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Mobile Power Bank, Suitable for iPhone, with LED Lighting Function and Built-in USB Cable
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Features:
        Built-in two output cables (iPhone, micro)
        Available to charge two mobiles simultaneously
        High capacity 5,000mAh li-ion battery
        High efficiency of charging transformation rate-up to 90%
        Power gives priority to mobiles when connected to power source
        Compatible with most mobiles and other digital products
    Specifications:
        Battery type: Li-ion
        Capacity: 3.7V/5,000mAh
        Input: 5.0V DC/1A (maximum)
        Output: 5.0V DC/1A or 5.1V/2.1A (maximum)
        Dimensions: 83 x 50 x 21mm
        Weight: 115g (approximately)

High-quality Connector for Apple's iPhone and iPod, without Clip Button, OEM/ODM Orders are Welcome
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Connectors for Apple's iPhone and iPod without clip button
    With 30 pins
    Application for power and data of Apple's iPod and iPhone
    Color: black and white
    Customized specifications and OEM/ODM orders are welcome
    iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Power Station with 1,700mAh for Apple's iPhone 4 with Top Cover for Phone Protection Purpose
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Specifications:
        Li-polymer battery case for Apple's iPhone 4 with top cover
        Weight: 75g
        Capacity: 1,700mAh
        Cell type: UL approved Li-polymer battery
        Dimension: 120.6 x 62 x 17.6mm
        Output voltage: 5V
        Output current: 500mA (maximum)
        Cycle life: 500 times
        With top cover to hold whole Apple's iPhone 4
    Functions and characters:
        Power check and indication
        Charging by micro-USB charger

3-in-1 Universal Channel FM Transmitter Car Charger Handsfree Kit for Apple's iPhone
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Connect Apple's iPhone 4 with the iPod plug and enjoys music while charging
    Uses any FM station from 88.1 to 107.9MHz to bring the perfect high quality music from your Apple's iPhone 4
    Standard USB-A (5V,1A) output socket provides the charging for mobile Phone, GPS and other devices
    Uses 3.5mm audio cable connect with Apple's iPhone for hands-free through car speaker system
    Can use the cable connect with your other MP3 devices for transmitting the music
    With 360° rotation offers a trendy design and can be adjustable viewing angle to find a most suitable position to view
    With flexible goose-pipe makes it convenient to find the best position for your device
    Compatible with every car in the world
    Goose-pipe with rotation prevention design keeps Apple's iPhone 4 or any other devices steady and firm in its position
    Using a flexible clamp, the holder keeps Apple's iPhone 4/device in place
    Removable stoppers prevent the device from being dropped
    High quality silicone gel on the back and side protects device from being damaged

Charger for Apple's iPad and iPhone 4 with Over-current and Short-circuit Protections
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    All-in-one charger for Apple's iPad and iPhone 4
    Convenient to take
    AC plug foldable
    Easy to use
    Just plug it in for instant power
    Powerful
    Charge Apple's iPad or other digital devices, even with a dead battery
    Safe charge, temperature, and short-circuit protection
    Charge two digital products
    2 x USB adapter outputs
    The only one charge you need
    Travel and car charger in one
    Product features:
        The innovative design of car, travel and USB charger
        AC/DC input with two USB output ports, charges two different devices simultaneously
        It can charge Apple's iPad mobile phones
        Two colors of LED charging indicators
    Products specifications:
        Input:
            Car charger: 12 to 24V DC
            Travel charger: 100 to 240V, and 50/60Hz
        Output: two USB drives, 5.1V DC/2.1A
        Ripple voltage: less than 100mV
        Operating efficiency: >85%
        End charging current: 100mAh
        Over-current protection
        Short-circuit protection

Truck ALR Seat Belt with 2 Points, Available in Black, Gray and Beige, Universal Construction
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Raw material: terylene
    Colors: black, gray and beige
    With 2 points
    Certification: E-mark
    Packing: color box

Wireless Rear-View Camera with 8m IR Distance and Day/Night Sensor for Automatic Adjustment
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Wireless car camera:
        Waterproof and weatherproof housing for outdoor use
        Night vision is available
        IR distance: 8m
        Day/night sensor for automatic adjustment
    Specifications:
        1/3-inch color CCD sensor
        Image device: Sharp
        TV system: PAL/NTSC
        Effective pixels: 512 x 582/512 x 492 pixels
        Sensing area: 4.9 x 3.7mm
        Scanning system: 2:1 interlace
        Synchronization system: internal
        Resolution: 420TVL
        Horizontal synchronization frequency: 15.625/15.734kHz
        Vertical synchronization frequency: 50/60Hz
        Minimum illumination: 0 lux/F1.2 with IR
        Video output: 1.0vp-p, 75Ω
        Gamma consumption: 0.45
        AGC: auto
        S/N ratio: better than 48dB
        White balance: auto
        Electronic shutter: 1/60 (NTSC)/1/50 (PAL) to 1/10,000 seconds
        BLC: auto
        Current consumption: 230mA
        Power supply: 12V DC
        Operating temperature: -20 to 70°C, 95% RH maximum
        Storage temperature: -40 to 80°C, 95% RH maximum
        Lens: f=3.6/2.8mm/F=2.0
        Lens angle: 92/120°

LED Night Vision Car Side Camera with Waterproof Structure and Full Color 2.4-inch LCD Screen
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Full color 2.4-inch LCD screen
    LCD resolution: 480 x 240 pixels
    Rechargeable Li-battery inside
    Easy to use, single hand operating
    Easy to mount on the glass or AC vent
    Magnetic base for easily mount and remove
    LED night vision range: 3m/9ft
    Waterproof structure
    Wireless transmission distance: 100m/300ft

Automobile Camera System with 7-inch Digital Screen Reversing Monitor
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Operating voltage: 11 to 32V DC
    Suitable for trailers, cars, trucks, buses, SUV, motor homes, boats and farms CCTV camera systems
    7 inches TFT LCD monitors with sun visor, built-in day/night sensor for illumination of the control knobs
    Features:
        On-screen menu
        For all settings: normal/mirror view, reversing image delay, priority of reverse camera, automatic switch on (by reverse gear and or by direction lights)
        Reversing camera with built-in IR LED's
        Water resistance: IP66
        Aluminum shell waterproof IR color CCD camera
        Image type: 1/3-inch color Sharp CCD
        Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
        Effective resolution:
            NTSC: 510 x 492 pixels
            PAL: 500 x 582 pixels
        Usable illumination: 0 Lux (built in 18 pieces of IR LED's for picture supports in the dark)
        Free viewing angle: 130°
        Waterproof: IP68
        Shockproof: 10g
        Video output: 1.0Vp-p/75Ω
        Automatic heating below +10°C
        Power supply: 12V DC from reversing monitor
        Dimension: 69 x 43 x 38mm (without mounting)
        7 inches digital TFT LCD color monitor
        7-inch digital TFT LCD color monitor with removable sun visor
        OSD menu separately set each camera trigger priority
        OSD menu separately set each camera reversing image
        Delay time: 0 to 30
        OSD menu separately set each camera mirror/normal image
        Manual and automatic switch display mode
        Color system: PAL/NTSC (automatic)
        Display resolution: 1,440 x 234 dots
        Up/down: 45/65
        Left/right: 65/65
    Brightness: 300cd/m2
    Contrast ratio: 500:1
    Back-light single: LED
    Operating temperature: -20 to 70 degrees Celsius
    Storage temperature: -30 to 80 degrees Celsius
    Free operating voltage: 11 to 32V DC
    External dimensions (L x W x T): 180 x 118 x 38mm (without mounting)
    Weight: 379g

5.6-inch Security Car Camera System with Digital LCD Monitor and Eye IR Camera
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Rear-view monitor:
        5.60-inch TFT LCD color rearview monitor with digital screen
        TFT LCD monitor with wide view angle and high resolution display
        Picture image may be adjusted for horizontal, vertical, mirror and normal viewing
        Eight languages selectable for user operation
        Automatic backlight for buttons
        Full function remote controller
        Multiple video formats available: auto/PAL/NTSC
        13-pin: three cameras inputs
        22-pin: four cameras inputs, one video output and one audio output
        Operates from 10 to 32V
        Supports 12 or 24V automobile battery
        Automatically switches to back-up, left, or right side camera views
        Speaker available and users can control the sound level from control panel
        The logo displays on the monitor when switched on and disappears while there is video signal
        Automatic switch off if video signal lost in three minutes
    Rearview camera:
        Compact profile
        Waterproof and vandalproof
        Convenient angle adjustment
        Infrared LED light: five
        IR distance: 5m
        High resolution
        Multiple colors are optional: black, green, yellow, red and silver
        Can be mounted on rear, front, or either side of vehicles

IP66 Farm Backup Camera System with Wireless Rear-view Camera, Waterproof, and Dark View IR LED
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Operating voltages: 11 to 32V DC
    5-inch digital screen wireless rear view monitor (high resolution), built-in 4CH (2.414/2.432/2.450/2.468)GHz wireless receiver
    Wireless rear-view camera water resistance: IP66, alloyed shell, built-in 2.4GHz transmitter, and dark view IR LED's, estimate of 100 meter wireless send distance without block
    Wireless color CCD backup camera (model: DF-4103VFS x 4)
    Image type: 1/3-inch color Sharp CCD
    Built in 2.4GHz transmitter
    Transmission power: 10mW/CE/2mW/FCC
    Estimate of 100 meter wireless send distance without block
    Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
    Effective pixel:
        NTSC: 510(H) x 492(V)
        PAL: 500(H) x 582(V)
    Backup camera usable illumination: 0 lux (15pcs LEDs for night vision 10M)
    Free viewing angle: 130°
    Water resistance: IP66, alloyed shell, waterproof for outdoor use
    Shockproof: 10G
    Power supply: 12 to 24V DC
    Dimensions: 69(W) x 43(H) x 38(D)mm (without mounting)
    Model: SP-526 (5-inch TFT LCD color monitor with digital screen)
    Color reversing monitor with removable sun visor
    Built in (2.414/2.432/2.450/2.468)GHz wireless receiver(standard 4CH select 2CH)
    Receiving sensitivity: ≤-80dBm
    Color system: PAL/NTSC (automatic)
    Display resolution: 640(H) RGB x 480(V) dot
    OSD menu separately set: each camera trigger priority
    OSD menu separately set: each camera reversing image delay time 0 to 30 inches
    OSD menu separately set: each camera mirror/normal image
    Manual and automatic switch display mode
    Wide view angle (CR>10):
        (up/down): 45/65°
        (left/right): 65/65°
    Brightness: 300cd/m2
    Contrast ratio: 500:1
    Back-light: single LED
    Operating temperatures: -20 to +70°C
    Storage temperatures: -30 to +80°C
    Power supply: 11 to 32V DC
    External dimensions: L x W x T (150 x 118 x 23)mm (without mounting)
    Weight approx: 290g
    Product accessories: monitor bracket, auto cigarette lighter, user manual, and full function remote controller

Automotive Security Camera with 2.4GHz Wireless A/V Transmission and 3m Effective Range Night Vision
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Features:
        2.4GHz wireless A/V transmission
        Real-time rear-view while backing up
        Weather-proof camera with wide viewing angle
        3.5-inch TFT-LCD color screen in rear-view mirror
        Night vision (effective range: 3m)
        Monitor with four angle viewing switch (normal, reverse, inverted and inverted reverse)
        12/24V DC car power supply
        Easy installation for DIY usage
        Suitable for all vehicles

400W Handhold Electronic Siren, OEM and Orders are Welcome, CE Certified
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Power: 400W
    Voltage: 12 or 24V
    Impedance: 4 + 4Ω
    Tone characters: siren, police, fire fighting, wrecker, project, ambulance, guest, low tone antiaircraft, high tone antiaircraft, whistle-1, -2 and -3
    Handhold mike with controller
    Monolithic integrated circuit in steadier performance
    Customized colors are accepted
    OEM and ODM orders are welcome
    Overall size: (L) 208 x (W) 160 x (H) 65mm
    Certification: CE
    Standard: GB8108-1999

Travel Car Rear-view Camera with 1/3-inch Sony Super HAD Color CCD, Image Sensor and Built-in IR LED
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Image pick-up device: 1/3-inch Sony super HAD color CCD
    Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
    Number of pixels:
        NTSC: 510 x 492
        PAL: 500 x 582
    Scanning system:
        NTSC: 525 lines, 60fps
        PAL: 625 lines, 50fps
    Sync system: internal synchronization
    Gamma characteristic: 0.45
    S/N ratio: ≥48dB (AGC off)
    Electronic shutter time
        On: NTSC 1/60 to 1/100,000 seconds
        PAL: 1/50 to 1/100,000 seconds
    Off: NTSC 1/60 seconds, PAL 1/50 seconds
    Usable illumination: 0.8 lux (F:2.0) 0 lux with built-in IR LED
    IR project distance: 8 meters (6 unit infrared LED)
    IR status: under 1 lux by CDS
    IR power on: CDS auto control
    Lens: board lens 3.6mm/F2.0 (optional)
    Video output: 1.0Vp-p 75 Ω
    Gain control (AGC): automatic
    Cable: waterproof 4-pin
    Water resistance: IP68
    Operation temperatures: -10 to 50°C, RH 95% maximum
    Storage temperatures: -20 to +60°C, RH 95% maximum
    Power supply: 12V DC ±10% 400mA
    Dimensions: 70 x 60 x 65mm
    Weight: 250g

Parking Sensor System with Camera and 2.5-inch Standalone Monitor
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    2.5-inch stand security TFT monitor
    Compact sunshade design around
    Switch function stand
    Suitable for camera/DVD/VCD player
    Rear-view camera priority
    Direction indicator of left and right
    Stick-on and insert-in sensors optional
    2/3/4 sensors
    Aspect ratio: 4:3 image
    Input: 2-way video input
    System: PAL and NTSC auto-switching
    Resolutions: 480 x 234 dots
    Power supply: 12V DC
    Remote control and OSD menu
    Sensors itself can detect the faulty sensors if abnormal situation appeared

Car Rearview Truck Camera with Embedded Type, Waterproof and Weather-resistant Housing
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Waterproof and weather resistant housing for outdoor use
    Embedded type
    1/4-inch color CCD sensor
    Without audio and IR
    Image device: Sharp
    TV system: PAL/NTSC
    Effective pixels: 512 x 582/492 pixels
    Sensing area: 3.6 x 2.7mm
    Scanning system: 2:1 interlace
    synchronization system: internal
    Resolution: 420TVL
    Minimum illumination: 0.2 lux/F1.2
    Horizontal synchronization frequency: 15.625 to 15.734kHz
    Vertical synchronization frequency: 50 to 60Hz
    Video output: 1.0vp-p, 75Ω
    Gamma consumption: 0.45
    AGC: automatic
    S/N ratio: better than 48dB
    White balance: auto
    Electronic shutter: 1/60 (NTSC)/1/50 (PAL) to 1/10,000 seconds
    BLC: automatic
    Current consumption: maximum 100mA
    Power supply: 12V DC
    Operating temperature: 20 to 70°C, RH95 maximum
    Storage temperature: 40 to 85°C, RH95 maximum
    Lens: f=3.6/2.0mm
    Lens angle: 69°

Car Rear-view Camera, Special for Toyota Crown, with 9 to 16V DC Power Supply
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Power supply: 9 to 16V DC
    Image sensor: MT136 (1/4-inch CMOS)
    Power current: <150mA
    Operating temperatures: -20 to 60°C
    Storage temperatures: -30 to 70°C
    Pixels:
        NTSC: 720 (H) x 480 (V)
        PAL: 720 (H) x 576 (V)
    Minimum illumination: 0.1 lux/F1.8
    Video output: 1.0Vp-p composite, 75Ω
    Horizontal resolution: 480TVL
    Iris method: auto-electronic exposure control
    IP rating: IP67
    Viewing angles: (D) 170, (H) 120 and (V) 100°

Car Reversing Camera, 1/3" OV7949 Color Backup Camera, License Plate Rear View Camera
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Car reversing camera, 1/3" OV7949 color backup camera license plate rear view camera 2.25-16mm optional lens
    Model: DF-S1109
    Image pick-up device: 1/3" OV7949 color CMOS
    Horizontal resolution: 380 TV lines
    Number of pixels:
        NTSC: 510 (H) x 492 (V)
        PAL: 628 (H) x 582 (V)
    Scanning system:
        NTSC: 525 Lines,60 Field/sec
        PAL: 625 Lines 50 Field/sec
    Sync System: Internal Synchronization
    Gamma characteristic: 0.45
    S/N Ratio: ≥48dB (AGC Off)
    Electronic Shutter Time 　
    On:
        NTSC 1/60 to 1/100,000Sec
        PAL 1/50 to 1/100,000Sec
    Off:
        NTSC 1/60 Sec
        PAL 1/50 Sec
    Usable illumination: 0 Lux (F: 2.0)
    Lens: board lens 3.6mm/F2.0 (optional)　
    Video output: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm
    Gain control (AGC): auto
    Cable: BNC JACK
    Water resistance: IP66
    Operation temperature: -10â,,ƒ to +50â,,ƒ RH95% Max
    Storage temperature: -20â,,ƒ to +60â,,ƒ RH95% Max
    Power supply: DC12V±10% 400mA
    Dimension: 160 x 310 (mm)
    Weight: 300g

License Plate Camera with Up and Down Adustable Angle by Twirling Frame Manually
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    License plate camera adjustable angel up and down built-in IR LED for picture
    Supports in dark function
    License plate frame color CCD backup camera
    Suitable vehicle: USA, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Puerto Rico
    IP65 waterproof with adjustable angle (up and down) by swiveling the frame manually, two colors optional; chrome or matte black
    Built in IR LED's for picture support in the dark
    License plate frame aluminum rear view camera is patented design integrated with built-in swivel CCD camera
    Good-quality 1/3-inch CCD color camera is fully waterproof with a wide 130° angle lens
    Two colors available; chrome or matte black
    Outer dimensions: 160 x 310mm
    Suitable areas: USA, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Puerto Rico vehicle license plates
    Specifications:
        Image pick-up device: 1/3-inch Sharp color CCD
        Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
        Number of pixels:
            NTSC: 510 (H) x 492 (V)
            PAL: 628 (H) x 582 (V)
        Scanning system: NTSC: 525 lines, 60fps
        PAL: 625 lines 50fps
        Sync system: internal synchronization
        Gamma characteristic: 0.45
        S/N ratio: ≥48dB (AGC off)
        Electronic shutter time:
            On: NTSC 1/60 to 1/100,000 seconds, PAL 1/50 to 1/100,000 seconds
            Off: NTSC 1/60 seconds, PAL 1/50 seconds
        Usable illumination: 0 lux (F: 2.0)
        Lens: board lens 3.6mm/F2.0 (optional)
        Video output: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω
        Gain control (AGC): automatic
        Cable: BNC jack
        Water resistance: IP67
        Operation temperatures: -10 - +50°, RH 95% maximum
        Storage temperatures: -20 - +60°C, RH 95% maximum

Waterproof Car Side Camera for Honda, with Automatic White Balance and 170° Viewing Angle
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Specifications:
        Image sensor: OV 1/4-inch color CMOS
        Total pixels (H x V): 656 x 496 pixels
        Resolution: 420TVL
        Viewing angle: 170°
        TV system: NTSC or PAL
        Suitable for Honda
        White balance: automatic
        AGC: automatic
        Sync system: internal
        Vertical synchronization frequency: 60Hz
        Illumination: <1.0/F = 1.2 (0 lux with LED) (minimum)
        Video output: 1.0Vp-p composite video at 75 Ohms
        Electronic shutter: 1/60 to 1/100,000 seconds
        S/N ratio: greater than 48dB
        Operating temperature: -20 to 75°C (RH 95% maximum)
        Storage temperature: -40 to 85°C (RH 95% maximum)
        Power supply: 12V DC, 80mA
        Waterproof grade: IP67

Car Parking Sensor System with Multicolor LED Display and Alarm Functions
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Car parking sensor system
    Multicolor LED display
    Digital LED showing obstacle distance
    Alarm by BiBi sound
    Chinese and English indicate and 4 or 6 sensors
    Packing size: 30.5 x 22 x 5cm
    Packing: 20pcs/carton
    Carton size: 45.5 x 32.5 x 54cm
    Net weight: 0.7kg
    Gross weight: 0.8kg

Car Side Camera with Waterproof Camera and Wide Viewing Angle
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Real-time rear-view while back up
    Image sensor: 1/4-inch CCD, 420TVL sharp picture display
    IR night vision range: 5m
    Waterproof camera with wide view angle
    Display: 7-inch TFT LCD color screen with 4 viewing mode
    Power supply: 12 to 24V DC (cigarette lighter power) suitable for monitor
    Suitable for most of vehicles, especially huge trucks with long trails

Drill Overhead Backup Car Rear-view Camera with 18.5 Drill Type, Hidden Installation
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Drill overhead type
    With plastic case
    18.5 drill type
    Hidden installation
    Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
    Signal system: NTSC/PAL
    IP rating: IP67
    Minimum illumination: 0.2 lux
    Viewing angle (diagonal): 170 ±5°

Airport Rear View System with Aluminum Shell Eye-ball Surveillance Camera
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Image type: 1/3-inch color Sharp CCD
    Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
    Effective pixels:
        NTSC: 510 x 492 pixels
        PAL: 500 x 582 pixels
    Usable illumination: 0 Lux (built-in 18 pieces IR LEDs for picture supports in the dark)
    Free viewing angle: 130°
    Waterproof: IP68
    Shockproof: 10G
    Video Output: 1.0Vp-p/75Ω
    Automatic heating below: +10 degrees Celsius
    Power supply: 2V DC from reversing monitor
    Dimension: 55 x 63 x 74mm
    7-inch digital screen TFT LCD color monitor
    7-inch digital screen TFT LCD color monitor with removable sun visor
    OSD menu separately set each camera trigger priority
    OSD menu separately set each camera reversing image delay time 0 to 30
    OSD menu separately set each camera mirror/normal image
    Manual and automatic switch display mode
    With aluminum shell eye-ball surveillance camera
    Color system: PAL/NTSC (auto)
    Display resolution: 2400 x 480-dot
    Supports two cameras video inputs: 1.0Vp-p/75Ω
    Wide viewing angle:
        Up: 45 degrees
        Down: 65 degrees
        Left: 65 degrees
        Right: 65 degrees
    Brightness: 300cd/m2
    Contrast ratio: 500:1
    Back-light: single LED
    Operating temperature: -20 to +70â,,ƒ
    Storage temperature: -30 to +80â,,ƒ
    Free operating voltage: 11 to 32V DC
    External dimension: 180 x 118 x 38mm (without mounting)
    Weight: 379g

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Car Rear-view Camera with 420TVL Resolution and 10m Night Vision Distance
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Sensor: 1/3 Sony Super HAD CCD
    Resolution: 420TVL
    12pcs of diameter 5mm IR LED
    10m night vision distance
    3.6mm lens
    With image mirror and audio functions

LCD Car Siren with Hand Hold Remote Controller, Works with Speaker as Horn
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Power: 80, 100, 150, 200, 300 and 400W
    Voltage: 12 or 24V DC
    Impedance: 4Ω
    Circumstance temperature: -20 to +50°C
    Relative humidity: <95%RH
    Works with 200W loudspeaker, such as HA-200
    Wail1, siren, AMB, Yelp, horn, man, tool, 16 horn tones and public address
    Wide frequency range
    Standard: GB8108-1999

Car Rear-view System, Wireless, Rechargeable Li-battery, 480 x 240-pixel Resolution
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Specifications:
        Full color 2.4-inch LCD screen
        LCD resolution: 480 x 240 pixels
        Rechargeable Li-battery inside
        Easy to use
        Single hand operating
        Easy to mount on the glass or AC vent
        Magnetic base for easily mount and remove
        LED night vision range: 3m/9ft
        Waterproof structure
        Wireless transmission distance: 100m/300ft

Car Rear-view System Manufacturer
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Features of monitor:
        5 inches TFT LCD color monitor with digital screen
        TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle and high-resolution display
        Picture image adjustable for horizontal, vertical, mirror and normal viewing
        3 languages selectable for user operation
        Automatic backlighting for buttons
        Full-function remote control
        Multiple video formats available: auto/PAL/NTSC
        Up to 3 AV inputs
        On-board speaker
        Operates from 12 to 32V
        Supports 12V or 24V automobile battery
        Automatically switches to back-up, left or right side camera views
        Even if it is mirror image, OSD keeps normal status
    Features of camera:
        Waterproof and weather-resistant housing for outdoor use
        Night vision available, day/night sensor for automatic adjustment
        IR distance: 15m
        Infrared LED light: 18
        Mirror/normal image switch (depending on the chips)
        Distance label selectable to be opened or closed
    5 inches digital TFT LCD monitor specifications:
        Product: 5 inches digital TFT LCD color monitor
        Audio output: 1W
        Loudspeaker: one 4.0cm round loudspeaker
        Power supply: automobile storage battery (12 to 32V)
        Power consumption: about 7W
        Outer dimension: 147.6 x 109 x 26.5mm (without flush mount), 165 x 126 x 29.2mm (with flush mount)
        Dot pitch: 0.0529 x 0.1587
        Resolution: 640 x 3 (RGB) x 480 pixels
        Color depth: 24 bits
        Display colors: 16.7M dithering
        Contrast: 500:1
        Brightness: 200cd/m²
        Viewing angle:
            Up: 50º
            Down: 70º
            R/L: 70º
        Operating temperature: -20 to +70ºC, 90% RH
        Storage temperature: -30 to +80ºC, 90% RH

Backup Camera with Auto Gain Control and White Balance
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Image device: 1/3-inch Sharp color CCD
    Horizontal resolution: 380TVL
    Effective pixel:
        NTSC: 510 x 492 pixels
        PAL: 500 x 582 pixels
    Alloyed shell, day-and-night function, weather-resistant for outdoor usage
    Water resistance: IP66
    Usable illumination: 0 lux (built-in 6 IR LED on)
    IR LED working distance/lens mount/angle of view: 5m/3.6mm/92 degrees
    Lens mount: board lens (2.5 to 12mm) optional
    Synchronization system: internal
    S/N ratio: >48dB (auto gain control off)
    Electronic shutter time: auto
    NTSC: 1/60 to 1/1,00,000 seconds
    PAL: 1/50 to 1/1,00,000 seconds
    Operating temperature: -10 to 50 degree Celsius (RH: 95% maximum)
    Storage temperature: -20 to 60 degree Celsius (RH: 95% maximum)
    Gain control: auto
    White balance: auto
    Backlight: auto
    Power supply: 12V DC/200mA
    Video output: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
    Dimensions: 60 x 55 x 60mm
    Weight: 250g

Mini Car Rear-view Camera System with 5-inch Digital Touch-button Monitor and 500:1 Contrast
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Features of rear-view monitor:
        5 inches TFT LCD color monitor with digital screen
        Control the monitor with finger tips on the touch button system
        TFT LCD monitor with wide view angle and high-resolution display
        Picture image adjustable for horizontal, vertical, mirror and normal viewing
        8 languages selectable for user operating
        Automatic backlighting for buttons
        Full-function remote control
        Multiple video formats available: auto/PAL/NTSC
        Up to 3 AV input
        On-board speaker
        Operating voltage: 10 to 32V
        Supports 12 or 24V automobile battery
        Automatically switches to back-up, left or right side camera views
    Audio output: 1W
    Loudspeaker: one 4.0cm round loudspeaker
    Power supply: automobile storage battery (10 to 32V)
    Power consumption: about 5W
    Outer dimension (W x H x T): 156 x 107 x 32mm
    Dot pitch (H x V): 0.0529 x 0.1587 pixels
    Resolution: 640 x 3(RGB) x 480
    Color depth: 24-bit
    Display colors: 16.7M dithering
    Contrast: 500:1
    Brightness: 200cd/m²
    Viewing angle: U: 50°/D: 70°, R/L: 70/70°
    Operating temperature: -20 to +70ºC, 90% RH
    Storage temperature: -30 to +80ºC, 90% RH
    Rear-view camera features:
        Super wide angle (180°)
        Waterproof camera for long-term outdoor usage
        Compact size for more convenient installation
        Embedded-type, specially designed for car rear view systems

Car Rear-view Camera System with 5.6-inch LCD Monitor and Wide Viewing Angle
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Specifications:
        LCD monitor:
            5.6-inch TFT LCD color rear-view monitor with digital screen
            With wide viewing angle and high resolution display
            Picture image may be adjusted for horizontal, vertical, mirror and normal viewing
            Eight languages selectable for user operating
            Automatic backlight for buttons
            Full-function remote controller
            Video format: automatic/PAL/NTSC
            13-pin: three cameras input
            22-pin: four cameras input, one video output and one audio output
            Works with 10 to 32V voltage
            Supports 12V or 24V automobile battery
            Automatically switches to backup, left or right side camera views
            Speaker available and users can control the sound level from control panel
            Logo displays on the monitor when switched on, and disappears while there is video signal
            Auto switch off if video signal lost in three minutes
        Rear-view camera:
            Wide viewing angle: 180°
            Automatic heating when the camera running temperature is below 10°C (optional)
            Distance label selectable to be open or closed
            Waterproof and weather resistant housing for outdoor use
            Night vision available, day/night sensor for automatic adjustment
            IR distance: approximately 10m
            Infrared LED light: 12
            Mirror/normal image switch (depending on the chips)

Rear View Camera, 1/3" Sharp CCD, Waterproof, Wireless CCTV IR Day/Night Vision, Car Security Camera
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Rear view camera 1/3" Sharp CCD waterproof wireless CCTV IR day/night vision, car security camera
    Image pick-up device: 1/3" SHARP color CCD
    Horizontal resolution: 420 TV Lines
    Number of pixels:
        NTSC: 510 (H) x 492 (V)
        PAL: 500 (H) x 582 (V)
    Scanning system NTSC: 525 Lines, 60 Field/sec
    PAL: 625 Lines 50 Field/sec
    Sync system: internal synchronization
    Gamma characteristic: 0.45
    S/N ratio: ≥48dB (AGC Off)
    Electronic shutter time:
        On: NTSC 1/60 to 1/100,000Sec, PAL 1/50 to 1/100,000Sec
        Off: NTSC 1/60 Sec, PAL 1/50 Sec
    Usable illumination: 1 Lux (F:2.0), 0 lux with built-in IR LED
    IR project distance: 15 meters (18 unit infrared LED)
    IR status under 10 Lux by CDS
    IR power in CDS auto control
    Lens board lens 3.6mm/F2.0 (optional)　
    Video output: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm
    Gain control (AGC): auto
    Cable: BNC jack
    Water resistance: IP66
    Operation temperature: -10deg. C to +50deg. C RH95% Max
    Storage temperature: -20deg. C to +60deg. C RH95% Max
    Power supply: DC12V±10% 600mA
    Dimensions: 75 (W) x 45 (D) x 75 (H)mm
    Weight: 400g

Car Rear Camera with 420TVL Horizontal Resolution, 3.6mm Lens, and Audio Function
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Car rear camera
    1/3-inch Sony
    Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
    5mm diameter IR LEDs: 18 pieces
    IR night vision: 15m
    Lens: 3.6mm
    Audio function

Front/Rear View Backup Camera for Bus with 1/4-inch Sharp CCD, Aluminum Shell and IP68 Waterproof
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Specifications:
        Image pickup device: 1/4-inch Sharp color CCD
        Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
        Number of pixels:
            NTSC: 510 x 492
            PAL: 500 x 582
        Scanning system:
            NTSC: 525 lines, 60fps
            PAL: 625 lines, 50fps
        Synchronization system: internal
        Gamma characteristic: 0.45
        S/N ratio: ≥48dB (AGC off)
        Electronic shutter time:
            On: (NTSC) 1/60 to 1/100,000 and (PAL) 1/50 to 1/100,000 seconds
            Off: (NTSC) 1/60 and (PAL) 1/50 seconds
        Usable illumination: 0 lux with built-in IR LED
        IR project distance: 6 to 8m (eight unit infrared LED)
        IR status: under 10 Lux by CDS
        IR power on: CDS automatic control
        Lens: board lens 3.6mm/F2.0 (optional)
        Video output: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
        Gain control (AGC): automatic
        Cable: BNC jack
        Water resistance: IP66
        Operating temperature: -10 to +50, 95% RH (maximum)
        Storage temperatures: -20 to +60, 95% RH (maximum)
        Power supply: 12V DC ± 10%, 400mA
        Dimension: 48 x 45 x 36mm

Weatherproof Car Backup Camera with Night Vision and 420TVL Resolution
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Waterproof and weather-resistant housing for outdoor use
    Night vision available, day/night sensor for automatic adjustment
    IR distance: 15m
    Infrared LED light: 18
    Mirror/normal image switch (depending on the chips)
    Distance label selectable to be open or closed
    Image sensor: 1/4-inch color CCD sensor
    With audio and IR
    Image device: Sharp
    TV systems: PAL and NTSC
    Effective pixels: 512 x 582/512 x 492 pixels
    Sensing area: 3.6 x 2.7mm
    Scanning system: 2:1 interface
    Synchronized system: internal
    Resolution: 420TVL
    Minimum illumination: 0 lux/F1.2 with IR
    Horizontal synchronized frequencies: 15.625 to 15.734kHz
    Vertical synchronized frequencies: 50 to 60Hz
    Video output: 1.0vp-p, 75Ω
    Microphone: optional
    Gamma consumption: 0.45
    AGC: automatic
    S/N ratio: >48dB
    White balance: automatic
    Electronic shutter: 1/60 (NTSC)/1/5 0(PAL) to 1/10,000 seconds
    BLC: automatic
    Current consumption: maximum of 300mA
    Power supply: 12V DC
    Operating temperatures: 20 to 70°C, RH 95% (maximum)
    Storage temperatures: 40 to 85°C RH 95% (maximum)
    Lens: f = 3.6mm/F = 2.0
    Lens angle: 69°

Road Sweeper Camera System with Aluminum Shell Eye-ball Surveillance Camera
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Image type: 1/3-inch color Sharp CCD
    Horizontal resolution: 420TVL
    Effective pixels:
        NTSC: 510 x 492 pixels
        PAL: 500 x 582 pixels
    Usable illumination: 0 Lux (built-in 18 pieces of IR LEDs for picture supports in the dark)
    Free viewing angle: 130°
    Waterproof: IP68
    Shockproof: 10g
    Video output: 1.0Vp-p/75Ω
    Automatic heating below: +10 degrees Celsius
    Power supply: 2V DC from reversing monitor
    Dimension: 55 x 63 x 74mm
    7-inch digital screen TFT LCD color monitor
    7-inch digital screen TFT LCD color monitor with removable sun visor
    OSD menu separately set each camera trigger priority
    OSD menu separately set each camera reversing image delay time 0 to 30
    OSD menu separately set each camera mirror/normal image
    Manual and automatic switch display mode
    With aluminum shell eye-ball surveillance camera
    Color system: PAL/NTSC (automatic)
    Display resolution: 2400 x 480 dots
    Supports two cameras video inputs: 1.0Vp-p/75Ω
    Wide viewing angle:
        Up: 45 degrees
        Down: 65 degrees
        Left: 65 degrees
        Right: 65 degrees
    Brightness: 300cd/m2
    Contrast ratio: 500:1
    Back-light: single LED
    Operating temperature: -20 to +70â,,ƒ
    Storage temperature: -30 to +80â,,ƒ
    Free operating voltage: 11 to 32V DC
    External dimension: 180 x 118 x 38mm (without mounting)
    Weight: 379g

Car Rear-view Camera, Suitable for Audi A4L/TT/A5/Q5, with -20 to 60°C Operating Temperature
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Power supply: 9 to 16V DC
    Image sensor: MT136 (1/4-inch CMOS)
    Power current: <150mA
    Operating temperature: -20 to 60°C
    Storage temperature: -30 to 70°C
    Pixels:
        NTSC: 720 (H) x 480 (V)
        PAL: 720 (H) x 576 (V)
    Minimum illumination: 0.1 lux/F1.8
    Video output: 1.0Vp-p composite, 75Ω
    Horizontal resolution: 480TVL
    Iris method: auto-electronic exposure control
    IP rating: IP67
    Viewing angles: 170, 120 and 100°

IR Night Vision Waterproof Reverse Camera, 420TVL Resolution, 170 Degrees Angle for Universal Type
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Specifications:
        Reverse camera for universal type
        Image sensor: OV7950
        Total pixels:
            PAL: 628 x 586 pixels
            NTSC: 510 x 496 pixels
        Resolution: 420TVL
        Angle: 170 degrees
        TV system: NTSC or PAL
        Automatic white balance
        AGC: automatic
        Sync system: internal
        Vertical sync frequency: 60Hz
        Illumination: <1.0 Lux/F = 1.2 (0 Lux with LED) (minimum)
        Video output: 1.0Vpp composite video at 75Ω
        Electronic shutter 1/60 to 1/100,000 seconds
        S/N ratio: better than 48dB
        Operating temperatures: -20 to 75°C (95% RH maximum)
        Storage temperature: -40 to 85°C (95% RH maximum)
        Power supply: 12V DC, 80mA
        Waterproof grade: IP67

Car Reversing Camera with Infrared LED Light of 18 and IR distance of 15m, Night Vision Supported
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Night vision available, day/night sensor for automatic adjustment
    IR distance: 15m
    Infrared LED light: 18
    Mirror/ Normal image switch (depending on the chips)
    Distance label selectable to be open or closed
    Image sensor: 1/3-inch B/W CCD sensor
    With audio and IR
    TV systems: CCIR/EIA
    Effective pixels: 500 x 582/510 x 492 pixels
    Sensing area: 4.9 x 3.7mm
    Scanning system: 2:1 interface
    Synchronized system: internal resolution: 420TVL
    Horizontal synchronized frequency: 15.625 to 15.734KHz
    Vertical synchronized frequency: 50 to 60Hz
    Minimum illumination: 0.05 lux/F 1.2 (0 lux/F1.2 with IR)
    Video output: 1.0vp-p, 75Ω microphone
    Optional gamma consumption: 0.45
    AGC: on
    S/N ratio: >48dB
    White balance: auto
    Electronic shutter: 1/60 (CCIR)/1/50 (EIA) to 1/10,000 seconds
    BLC: auto
    Current consumption: 300mA
    Power supply: 12V DC
    Operating temperatures: -10 to 55°C (CCIR) or 60°C (EIA), RH 95% (maximum)
    Storage temperatures: -20 to 60°C, RH 95% (maximum)
    Lens: f = 3.6/2.8mm F = 2.0
    Lens angle: 92/120°

Car Rear-view Camera System with 7-inch Digital Touch-button Monitor and Weatherproof
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    7-inch TFT LCD color monitor with digital screen
    Automatic backlight for buttons
    Control the monitor with finger tips on the touch button system
    TFT LCD monitor with wide view angle and high resolution display
    Picture image may be adjusted for horizontal, vertical, mirror and normal viewing
    Multiple languages of display available: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, German and Italian
    Mirror and normal image switch
    Remote controller with full-function
    Multiple video formats available: PAL, AUTO and NTSC
    13 pins, three cameras inputs
    22 pins, four cameras inputs, one video output and one audio output
    Operates from 10 to 32V
    Support 12 or 24V automobile battery
    Built-in speaker
    Automatically switches to back-up and left or right side camera views
    Audio output: 1W
    Loudspeaker: one 15 x 24mm round loudspeaker
    Power supply: automobile storage battery (10 to 32V)
    Power consumption: about 6W
    Outer dimensions: 194.6 x 128 x 39.3mm
    Dot pitch: 0.192 x 0.1805
    Resolutions: 800 x 3 x 480
    Contrast: 500:1
    Brightness: 400cd/m²
    Viewing angle: 50, 60, 70/70°
    Operating temperatures: -20 to +70°C, 90% RH
    Storage temperatures: -30 to +80°C, 90% RH
    Backup camera with auto shutter
    Super wide angle (180°)
    Automatic heating when the cameras running temperature is below 10°(optional)
    Performs in rugged conditions
    Distance label selectable to be open or closed
    Waterproof and weather resistant housing for outdoor use
    Night vision available, day or night sensor for automatic adjustment
    IR distance: approximately 10m
    Infrared LED light: 12
    Mirror or normal image switch (depending on the chips)

Automatic Safety Seat Belt with 2 Points, Universal, Available in Beige, Black and Gray
Primary Competitive Advantages:

    Brand-name Parts
    Country of Origin
    Distributorships Offered
    Experienced Staff
    Form A
    Green Product
    Guarantee/Warranty
    International Approvals
    Military Specifications
    Packaging
    Price
    Product Features
    Product Performance
    Prompt Delivery
    Quality Approvals
    Reputation
    Service
    Small Orders Accepted

Backup License Plate Camera with 5m IR Project Distance and 9 Units Built-in IR LED
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Image pick-up device: 1/3-inch color CMOS OV7969
    Horizontal resolution: 330TVL
    Number of pixels:
        NTSC (H x V): 510 x 492 pixels
        PAL (H x V): 500 x 582 pixels
    Scanning systems:
        NTSC: 525 lines, 60 fields/second
        PAL: 625 lines, 50 fields/second
    Synchronization system: internal
    Gamma characteristic: 0.45
    S/N ratio: ≥48dB (AGC off)
    Electronic shutter time:
    On: NTSC 1/60 to 1/100,000 seconds, and PAL 1/50 to 1/100,000 seconds
    Off: NTSC 1/60 seconds and PAL 1/50 seconds
    Usable illumination: 0 lux with built-in IR LED
    IR project distance: 5m (9 units infrared LED)
    Video output: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
    Gain control (AGC): automatic
    Cable: BNC jack
    Water resistance: IP66
    Operating temperatures: -10 to 50°C, 95% RH (maximum)
    Storage temperatures: -20 to 60°C, 95% RH (maximum)
    Power supply: 12V DC ± 10%, and 400mA
    Dimensions (L x D): 260 x 32mm
    Weight: 75g

Waterproof Rear-view Camera with 22m IR Distance and 28-piece Infrared LED Quantity
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Features:
        Waterproof and weather-resistant housing for outdoor use
        Night-vision is available, day/night sensor for automatic adjustment
        IR distance: 22m
        Infrared LED quantity: 28pcs
        Mirror/normal image switch (depending on the chips)
        Distance label selectable to be open or closed
    Specifications:
        Image sensor: 1/3-inch B/W CCD
        With audio and IR
        TV systems: CCIR/EIA
        Effective pixels: 500 x 582/510 x 492
        Sensing area: 4.9 x 3.7mm
        Scanning system: 2:1 interface
        Synchronized system: internal
        Resolution: 420TVL
        Horizontal synchronized frequencies: 15.625 to 15.734KHz
        Vertical synchronized frequencies: 50 to 60Hz
        Minimum illumination: 0 lux/F1.2 with IR
        Video output: 1.0vp-p, 75Ω microphone
        Optional gamma consumption: 0.45
        AGC: on
        S/N ratio: >48dB
        White balance: automatic
        Electronic shutter: 1/60 (CCIR)/1/50 (EIA) to 1/10,000 seconds
        BLC: automatic
        Current consumption: 300mA
        Power supply: 12V DC
        Operating temperatures: -10 to 55°C (CCIR) or 60°C (EIA), 95% RH (maximum)
        Storage temperatures: -20 to 60°C, 95% RH (maximum)
        Image device: LG
        Lens: f = 3.6/2.8mm F = 2.0
        Lens angle: 92/120°

Key Specifications/Special Features:

    Specifications:
        Monitor:
            5.6-inch TFT LCD color monitor with digital screen
            TFT LCD monitor with wide view angle and high resolution display
            Picture image may be adjusted for horizontal, vertical, mirror and normal viewing
            8 languages selectable for user operation
            Automatic backlight for buttons
            Full function remote controller
            Video formats: automatic, PAL and NTSC
            13-pin: 3 cameras input
            22-pin: 4 cameras input, video and audio output
            Operates from 10 to 32V
            Supports 12 or 24V automobile battery
            Automatically switches to backup, left or right side camera views
            Speaker available and users can control the sound level from control panel
            The logo displays on the monitor when switched on and disappears while there is video signal
            Automatic switch off if video signal lost in 3 minutes
        Camera:
            Streamlined appearance
            Compact size for more convenient installation
            Waterproof and vandalproof
            Night vision available
            IR distance: 12m
            Infrared LED light: 10
            Mirror/normal image switch (depending on chips)
            Distance label selectable to be open or closed

by PNA

On December 20, 1863, Spain promulgated an educational decree for reforming the educational system in the Philippines.

During the early Spanish occupation, education for the Filipino people centered on religion and primarily for the elite, especially in the first years of Spanish colonization.

Prior to that, early Filipinos taught their children at home, focusing more on vocational skills than academics. There were also tribal tutors, but there was no structured educational system.

With the enactment of the Educational Decree of 1863, it liberalized access to education, which provided for the establishment of at least one primary school for boys and girls in each town under the responsibility of the municipal government.

There were three grades: "entrada," "acenso" and "termino." The curriculum required the study of Christian doctrine, values and history as well as reading and writing in Spanish, mathematics, agriculture, etiquette, singing, world geography, and Spanish history. Girls were also taught sewing.

The Educational Decree also provided for a normal school run by the Jesuits to educate male teachers in Manila.

Normal schools for women teachers were not established until 1875, in Nueva Caceres.

Also on this same day in 1987, the MV Doña Paz sank after colliding with oil tanker MT Vector in the Tablas Strait, between the islands of Mindoro and Marinduque, killing more than 4,300 people. A total of 26 passengers and crew survived.

by PNA

On December 23, 1895, Victorio Edades, the so-called “Father of Modern Art in the Philippines” and named National Artist in 1976, was born in Dagupan, Pangasinan.

Edades traveled to the United States and enrolled at the University of Washington in Seattle, taking up architecture and later earned a Master of Fine Arts in Painting.

His desire to paint in modern manner developed after he attended a travel art exhibition in the U.S., featuring modern European artists such as Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and the Surrealists.

Modernist thought encouraged him to experiment in artistic expression and to present reality as he saw it in his own way.

Hence, when Edades returned to the Philippines in 1928, he conducted a one-man exhibit in Ermita, showing what modern art was all about, with his 30 paintings, including those which won acclaim in America. His Builders is considered a masterpiece.

However, viewers and critics of the Filipino art circle were apparently shocked by what he had learned abroad, and not one painting was sold.

In 1930, Edades became dean of the Department of Architecture, University of Santos Tomas (UST), where he stayed for three full decades.

It was during this time that he introduced a liberal arts program that offered subjects as art history and foreign languages that will lead to a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.

This development brought about a first in Philippine education since art schools then were mostly vocational schools.

He invited artists Carlos "Botong" Francisco and Galo B. Ocampo to become professors for the university. The three of them, who would later be known as the formidable "Triumvirate," led the growth of mural painting in the country.

Among Edades' major works were: The Sketch, National Museum Collection, 1928; The Builders, 1928; Cultural Center of the Philippines Collection, 1928; Interaction, with Carlos V. Francisco and Galo B. Ocampo, 1935; Demoiselles Davao, 1976; Kasaysayan, a mural for a Manila bank, 1979.

His other achievements included: Pro Patria Award during the Rizal Centennial Celebration in 1961; Araw ng Maynila Award in Painting in 1964; National Artist Award in Painting in 1976; degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa in UST, 1977.

He died on March 7, 1985 at the age of 89.

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It's great to be alive, and to have reached this milestone in our journey.

Let us thank God for sending His Son Jesus Christ and died for our sins so that we would have eternal life.

Today, I wish to greet everyone in TubagBohol.com a "Blessed Christmas".

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by PNA

On December 24, 1941, President Manuel L. Quezon transferred the seat of the Commonwealth Government to Corregidor island at the entrance of Manila Bay following the invasion of the Philippines by the Japanese.

It was in Corregidor where President Quezon and Vice President Sergio Osmeña were inaugurated into their second term.

Located between the provinces of Cavite and Bataan, Corregidor's strategic location, network of tunnels, array of defensive armament and strong fortifications were the reasons why many enemy operations aspired to get hold of the island.

Corregidor now serves as a memorial to the valor, heroism and courage demonstrated by the Filipino and American defenders of the island fortress against the attacks of the Japanese invaders during World War II.

On this same date in 1896, members of the court martial formed to try Dr. Jose Rizal were appointed by the Military Governor of Manila.

Also on this day in 1900, the Partido Federal was organized from the Old Asociacion de Paz, composed of conservative and educated Filipinos and Spanish mestizos like Pedro Paterno, Felipe Buencamino, Cayetano Arellano, Trinidad Pardo de Tavera, Rafael Palma and Pascual Poblete.

The party called for the assimilation of the Philippines by the United States. It was dissolved in 1907. (PNA)

by PNA

Malacanang called on local government officials to ensure that the funds from foreign and Philippine institutions be used properly for the benefit of the people residing in "Sendong"-stricken areas in Visayas and Mindanao, a Palace official said on Thursday.

During the regular press briefing in Malacanang on Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda made the appeal following the announcement of President Benigno S. Aquino III that assistance from foreign countries were pouring in after the country was hit by devastating tropical storm "Sendong".

The Chief Executive also announced that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) have pledged to lend additional money for the Philippines.

He also said that there were assistance being offered by the US, Japan, China, Russia, Spain and many other countries.

"Makakaasa po tayo na hindi ito mapupunta sa bulsa ng officials ng national government. We are very hopeful that all the people concerned, local government officials, would make sure that the funds that they received, as well as the relief goods that they have obtained, will be used properly to benefit those who have been affected," Lacierda said.

Aside from the financial assistance from foreign countries, the government is ready to release P1.17-billion for the victims of typhoon “Sendong” that battered Northern Mindanao and parts of the Visayas region last week.

Lacierda said residents of Isla de Oro in Cagayan de Oro will be barred from returning to the place for their safety.

"They have known all along that it (Isla de Oro) has been sitting on a sandbar. The foundations of that Isla de Oro are not as stable as other places, so pag-aaralan din po kung bakit nagkaroon ng maraming residente doon at kung bakit pinayagan," he said adding that the President categorically stated na wala nang babalik sa Isla de Oro,".

By Scott Stewart
Stratfor

The completion of the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq on Dec. 16 opens a new chapter in the relationship between the United States and Iraq. One of this chapter’s key features will be the efforts of the United States and its regional allies to limit Iranian influence inside Iraq during the post-Saddam, post-U.S. occupation era.

From the 1970s until the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, Iranian power in the Persian Gulf was balanced by Iraq’s powerful military. With Iraqi military might weakened in 1991 and shattered in 2003, the responsibility for countering Iranian power fell to the U.S. military. With that military now gone from Iraq, the task of countering Iranian power falls to diplomatic, foreign-aid and intelligence functions conducted by a host of U.S. agencies stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and consulates in Basra, Kirkuk and Arbil.

dili na gyud na pwede maseparate kay duha ra ang kamot.

by PNA

Dr. Francisco Fronda, the so-called “Father of Poultry Science in the Philippines” for his trailblazing contributions in the improvement of methods of production of local poultry and livestock, was born in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija on December 22, 1896.

Fronda finished his degree in Agriculture from the University of the Philippines Los Baños in 1919, Master of Science in Animal Husbandry from Cornell University in 1920, and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Poultry Science, also from Cornell University in 1922.

Hence, he earned the distinction of being one of the first five people in the world who had a doctorate in poultry science.

Dr. Fronda worked extensively on the Cantonese, a breed of chicken imported from Canton, China. For 15 years, he culled, selected and bred the Cantonese to improve the breed.

He was also the first Filipino researcher to work on improving duck meat. The ducks he improved were often referred to as "Fronducks," in recognition of his success in breeding them and in producing stocks.

Fronda authored textbooks in Poultry Science Production for students in agriculture and also co-authored a series of books for primary and secondary students, titled "Let Us Raise Series." He also produced around 500 articles on the poultry and livestock industry.

He died on February 17, 1986 at the age of 89.

Also on this same day in 1856, Fr. Jose Algue, meteorologist, inventor, internationally renowned scientist, and a member of the Jesuit mission to the Philippines, was born in Manresa, Spain

He served as director of the Manila Observatory and was the founder of the first Philippine Weather Bureau during the American period.

Fr. Algue was also known for his invention of the barocyclonometer, which he perfected in 1897.

Abad: Gov't at full throttle in assisting Sendong victims

MANILA, 21 Dec (DBM) -- To ensure swift and continuous assistance to Sendong-stricken areas, President Benigno S. Aquino III instructed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release an additional P1 billion to augment the 2011 Calamity Fund before year-end.

"The P1-billion augmentation will be funded by government savings and unreleased appropriations under the 2011 budget. By plugging more resources into the Calamity Fund, we can guarantee full support of ongoing relief and rehabilitation activities in Sendong-affected areas, including Cagayan de Oro and Iligan," Budget and Management Secretary Florencio B. Abad said.

Meanwhile, the remaining balance from this year's Calamity Fund will be used to immediately implement disaster-management and rehabilitation projects in Visayas and Northern Mindanao, including Cagayan de Oro, Iligan City, Negros Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, and Surigao del Sur.

"The Aquino administration is moving at full throttle to direct urgent assistance to affected areas. The DBM is now working with other government agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of the victims and to restore essential services to communities felled by Sendong," Abad said.

He confirmed that the DSWD will receive P521.2 million to spearhead Early Recovery Services for Sendong victims in Negros Oriental, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del Norte. The fund will be used for the Modified Shelter Assistance Project, Cash for Work, and Livelihood Assistance initiative.

Abad also said that P208.6 million will be released to the DPWH for the immediate repair of damaged bridges and roads in Negros Oriental and Lanao del Norte, including Mandulog Bridges 1 and 2 in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, and Tanjay Bridge in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will also receive P150 million for the production and installation of 1,000 automatic water level sensors in 18 river basins across the country. Priority will be given to the Cagayan de Oro River, the Iponan River, and Iligan City water systems.

In addition, P52.8 million will be channeled to the Local Water Utilities Administration for the quick rehabilitation of water systems in Cagayan de Oro. Of the total amount, P32.4 million will be used to repair source-and-production facilities, while P20.4 million will be used to restore service connections to concessionaires.

caption of the picture: Mourners of the two dead children who were swept away by Typhoon Sendong's floods in Brgy. Apolong, Valencia town, Negros Oriental province, make their way to the town church and lay to rest the bodies of Bengeline Cadalin, 14, and her brother, Rey, 12, on Dec. 21, 2011, four days after Sendong dumped a month's worth of rains in the province. As the Okoy River swelled in the morning of Dec. 17, Bengeline and Rey were left behind in their house as their parents brought four of their younger brothers and sisters to safety. When their father came back for them, the water already washed away their home and the two siblings. Their bodies were found the following day. (Photo by Rachelle Nessia/PIA)


by Gerry Zaragoza

DUMAGUETE CITY (PIA), Dec. 21 â€"- The funeral march from the village progressed slowly on its way to the church of the Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish in Valencia town for the final blessing from the priest before burial.

Village men bore two white coffins as they crossed the river on a narrow makeshift wooden bridge. People washing their clothes and bathing in the river stopped what they were doing as the funeral march passed by.

This Okoy river was the same river that swelled and overflowed and took the lives of Bengeline Cadalin, 14, and her brother Rey, 12, when tropical storm “Sendong “ crossed Mindanao Friday and Saturday and dumped rains in Negros Oriental as well.

The swollen Okoy river had washed out the bridge and several houses in the area in Barangay Apolong in Valencia town, Negros Oriental.

Valencia, Dumaguete City and Sibulan town were the hardest hit areas in Negros Oriental when “Sendong” dumped 145 mm. of rain from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, which is worth a month’s rain. This caused rampaging water to race down the mountains, swelling the Okoy and Banica river systems and flooding low-lying areas.

The local disaster management office reported 37 dead in the area. Two of them were from the Cadalin family.

The parents of the Cadalin siblings had brought four of their younger brothers and sisters to safety as the river swelled. Left at the house for pickup later were Bengeline and Rey.

Bengeline, the eldest, picked up the family’s cow and brought it to higher ground. Her brother Rey later looked for her. They never found each other, but Bengeline returned home. That’s when the water washed away their home. The bodies of the two were found the following day.

Those people affected by the floods here are starting to pick up the broken pieces of their lives. Manolito Alpubar, 38, was trying to save what he could from what remained of his house in barangay Candau-ay in Dumaguete.

He lives in a cluster of duplexes built seven years ago through Gawad Kalinga. He said the Banica river rose at 9 a.m. and for two hours swept away four of the duplexes.

“Thank, God, it was daytime,” he said in the vernacular. Otherwise, many people, especially children, would have been killed as what happened in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities where the flashfloods surprised neighborhoods in the dead of the night and left hundreds dead.

Alpubar and his neighbors helped each other bring everyone to safety.

His family of five children are now staying with relatives. In his neighborhood, four were killed by floods.

Mrs. Luz Pinili Bunol, 61, and her sister Lourdes were loading clothes full of mud at the back of their van for washing elsewhere. There is no water and electricity in their area on Palinpinon Road in Valencia.

One 200-meter section of the Palinpinon Road was washed out by the Okoy river.

Lourdes recalled that the floodwaters came and had she not clung to a post at the porch of their house, she would have been swept away.

In barangay Tubtubon, Purok Apitong, 56 families are living under tarpaulin tents while their barangay chief, Desiada Enoferio, was negotiating with the Sibulan mayor for help to help them build new homes in a new flood-free area.

The 56 families used to live near an irrigation canal whose water was swollen from the spillover from Okoy river.

Arnold Mora, 38, who lives in Purok Apitong said the flood came at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. “The rushing water came so fast. We hardly had time to save anything of value,” he said.

Rudy Magbanua, 57, a small businessman who also lives in Purok Apitong, said all his appliances, including TV set, refrigerator, component and amplifier, were destroyed by the flood.

The residents don’t know where to go because they have been forbidden to rebuild their houses in their devastated area. They are waiting for authorities to give them direction and assistance.(PIA 7)

Sendong in Dumaguete - Burying the Dead

By Dennis Jay Santos, JB Deveza
Inquirer Mindanao

Seven-year-old Jennylou Yecyec now knows that the dog they never even named was truly her best friend.

When the rampaging waters came to Isla de Oro last Friday, Jennylou, her parents Nilo and Marilou, and her brother Mark decided to climb up the roof of their house where they thoughtâ€" like many of their neighborsâ€" they would be safe.

They were all wrong.

Their house, made of light materials, put up no resistance to the swirling tide, estimated at about 30 feet high, and quickly crumbled. The Yecyec family found themselves bobbing in the swirling waters.

Marilou said she managed to grab a flat piece of wood and held on to Jennylou while her husband, Nilo, and her son, Mark, also struggled against the strong current. The family dog was frantically swimming nearby.

A whirlpool that came out of nowhere swallowed every one of them, just like the dozens of other people struggling to get out of harm’s way.

Marilou said Jennylou and the dog, which her family had for three years but never gave a name to, got separated from the rest of them.

The girl recounted that while she gasped for breath, the dog, then pregnant, tried hard not to drift away from her.

“It’s as if it did not want to leave my side,” she said.

As she continued to gasp for air, Jennylou said, the dog would bump her lightly, as if trying to tell her something.

“So I piggybacked on her and she did the swimming,” Jennylou recounted.

Out in the open sea, where the rampaging water dumped her and her dog, Jennylou said the already exhausted mongrel navigated towards a plank of wood floating nearby. As soon as she clung to the log, Jennylou said, the dog went under  and was never seen again.

At daybreak, rescuers on a rubber boat plucked Jennylou and several others from the sea. She was later  reunited with the rest of her family, who also survived the nightmare.

Marilou said the family could not thank the dog enough for saving her life.

“I would have died if not for our dog,” Jennylou said in the evacuation center where her family has been temporarily staying.

Now, the Yecyec family and their neighbors want to start picking up the pieces again. It is most likely they will return to Isla de Oro once more to rebuild their lives there.

by Stratfor

The Iraq War: Recollections
By George Friedman | December 20, 2011

The war in Iraq is officially over. Whether it is actually over remains to be seen. All that we know is that U.S. forces have been withdrawn. There is much to be said about the future of Iraq, but it is hard to think of anything that has been left unsaid about the past years of war in Iraq, and true perspective requires the passage of time. It seemed appropriate, therefore, to hear from those at STRATFOR who fought in the war and survived. STRATFOR is graced with seven veterans of the war and one Iraqi who lived through it. It is interesting to me that all of our Iraq veterans were enlisted personnel. I don’t know what that means, but it pleases me for some reason. Their short recollections are what STRATFOR has to contribute to the end of the war. It is, I think, far more valuable than anything I could possibly say.

I know each of the authors well enough to have been startled by their recollections of the war. The humor, dedication and bitterness expressed in these pieces show me dimensions of each of them that I had not known were there. War reshapes the soul and makes people we think we know into mysteries. Life goes on, but not as it once was. No geopolitical meaning can be extracted from these memories, but human meanings can be. Suffice it to say that I am proud to be associated with these men and women.

barungbado naman ang nawong bisag baby pa. basin mausab ra inig kadako.

Nothing Is Impossible | Planetshakers
Nothing is Impossible by Planetshakers

by PNA

On December 19, 1839, Jose Ma. Basa, a successful merchant who donated money for the smuggling of Dr. Jose Rizal’s novels to the Philippines, was born in Binondo, Manila.

Basa, a reformist group member who was accused of participating in the 1872 revolt which led to the execution of three Filipino priests Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora (Gomburza), was forced to settle in Hong Kong with his family.

Basa and the others who were accused in the 1872 revolt were given pardon under the condition that they would not return to the Philippines.

Hence, Basa's home in Hong Kong was turned into a temporary house of some of the exiled Filipinos like Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. Del Pilar and Graciano Lopez Jaena, the so-called triumvirate of Filipino propagandists.

When General Emilio Aguinaldo established a junta in Hong Kong in 1898, Basa also served in the general’s committee and was appointed as the Director of Justice.

When the Spanish-American war broke up, he and other wealthy Filipinos in exile offered money for the American government to either grant protection or to annex the Philippines.

Basa died in Hong Kong on July 10, 1907 at the age of 67 and his remains were brought back to Manila.

by PNA

Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) on Monday afternoon has already claimed 684 lives, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported.

NDRRMC executive director Benito Ramos said the number of fatalities reached 684 as of 3:30 p.m.

With the figure, the NDRRMC count surpassed the figures of the Philippine Red Cross, which stood at 652 as of Sunday evening.

Ramos said most of the fatalities were from Region 10. He said many of the bodies found were already decomposing. Of the number, 336 from Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental; 279 from Iligan City, Lanao del Norte; and 17 from Bukidnon Province.

Ramos also said they have lost count of the number of missing people. Earlier, he said they are still reconciling reports on the number of missing people. "We lost count of how many are missing," he said.

Meanwhile, Ramos called for the need for food, clothing and blankets. He said this will be for people now staying in temporary shelters.

by Stratfor

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il died the morning of Dec. 17, according to an official North Korean News broadcast at noon Dec. 19. Initial reports say Kim died of a heart attack brought on by fatigue while on board a train. Kim is believed to have suffered a stroke in 2008, and his health has been in question since.

Kim’s death comes as North Korea was preparing for a live leadership transition in 2012, the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kim’s father and North Korea’s founding leader, Kim Il Sung, a transition that had been intended to avoid the three years of internal chaos the younger Kim faced after his father’s death in 1994. Kim Jong Il had delayed choosing a successor from among his sons to avoid allowing any one to build up their own support base independent of their father. His expected successor, son Kim Jong Un, was only designated as the heir apparent in 2010 after widespread rumors in 2009 and thus has had little experience and training to run North Korea and little time to solidify his own support base within the various North Korean leadership elements. Now, it is likely that Kim Jong Un’s uncle, Jang Song Thaek, will rule behind the scenes as Kim Jong Un trains on the job. Like the transition from Kim Il Sung to Kim Jong Il, it is likely that North Korea will focus internally over the next few years as the country’s elite adjust to a new balance of power. In any transition, there are those who will gain and those who are likely to be disenfranchised, and this competition can lead to internal conflicts.

The immediate question is the status of the North Korean military. Kim Jong Un is officially the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers Party of Korea and was recently made a four-star general, but he has no military experience. If the military remains committed to keeping the Kim family at the pinnacle of leadership, then things will likely hold, at least in the near term. There were no reports from South Korea that North Korea’s military had entered a state of heightened alert following Kim Jong Il’s death, suggesting that the military is on board with the transition for now. If that holds, the country likely will remain stable, if internally tense.

Kim’s death does not necessarily put an end to recently revived discussions with the United States and others over North Korea’s nuclear program. Pyongyang has increasingly felt pressured by its growing dependence on China, and these nuclear talks provide the potential to break away from that dependence in the long term.

Sendong Victim - Father Weeping For His Dead Child

mao niy resulta sa pinasagdan sa kusina.

by PNA

Manny Pacquiao, the first boxer in history to win 10 world titles in eight different weight divisions, was born on December 17, 1978 in Kibawe, Bukidnon.

Coming from a poor family, Pacquiao, better known as “Pacman,” “the Destroyer” and “Pambansang Kamao,” started his professional boxing career on January 22, 1995 with his maiden fight against Edmund Enting Ignacio and won on the fourth round. He was only 16 years old then and weighed 106 pounds (light-flyweight).

The death of his close friend, Mark Penaflorida, in 1994 spurred the young Pacquiao to pursue a professional boxing career.

His early fights were held in small local venues but were shown on Vintage Sports’ Blow by Blow, an evening boxing show where he became an instant star of the program.

Eventually, from his home-based General Santos City, he went to Manila and, managed by Polding Correa, quickly rose from the ranks with promoter Rod Nazario as business manager.

He became the Oriental flyweight titleholder by stopping Thai veteran Chockhai Chokwiwat in 1997, and a year later captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight crown in a sensational come-from-behind knockout over Chatchai Sasakul in Bangkok.

Pacquiao lost via knockout to Rustico Torrecampo and Medgeon 3-K Battery, but he never lost his sense of direction and remained determined to get on top.

He went to the United States in 2001, searching for greener pastures. After running out of opponents in Asia, he found himself invading the lucrative but discriminating American market.

Pacquiao's big break came against former International Boxing Federation World super bantamweight champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, in a fight held in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 23, 2001.

He won the fight by technical knockout to become the new IBF World super bantamweight champion (his second major boxing world title). Pacquiao went on to defend this title four times, aided by his expert trainer Freddie Roach.

He won over Marco Antonio Barrera in 2003.

Pacquiao lost his first fight at super featherweight against Erik Morales via unanimous decision in a 12-round match, but knocked Morales out in the 10th round of their rematch fight in 2006. He also knocked Morales out in the third round of their third and last fight held in November 2006.

He bagged the WBC super featherweight crown by outpointing Juan Manuel Marquez in March 2008 and the WBC lightweight belt by stopping David Diaz a few months later. Before the year ended, Pacquiao forced Oscar De la Hoya to surrender in a monumental battle in Las Vegas.

In 2009, the Pambansang Kamao made history by claiming the IBO light-welterweight diadem by knocking out Ricky Hatton and the WBO welterweight title by blasting Miguel Cotto into submission.

On March 13, 2010, at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Pacquiao defeated Joshua Clottey via unanimous decision to retain his WBO Welterweight World Title belt.

On November 13, 2010, Pacquiao defeated Antonio Margarito via unanimous decision in a fight for the vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Title that gave him the chance to win a world title in his eighth weight class, the light middleweight or super welterweight division.

On May 7, 2011, Pacquiao successfully defended his WBO welterweight title against three-division world champion Shane Mosley via unanimous decision.

On November 12, 2011, Juan Manuel Marquez lost to Pacquiao via majority decision his WBO Welterwieght Title.

Aside from boxing, Pacquiao has participated in acting, music recording, and politics.

In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani. He is the only active boxer to become a congressman in the Philippines.

He is also a military reservist with the rank of Sergeant Major for the 15th Ready Reserve Division of the Philippine Army.

Also on this same day in 1976, the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) was established to give recognition to outstanding achievements in science and technology. The Academy chooses the scientists to be accorded by the President the rank and title of "National Scientist," the highest award conferred by the Philippine government on a scientist.

kung fu panda is there. nice photoshop.

it would be a reminder nga mga tiguwang na pud ta ana nga panahon.

Waka Waka Bisaya Version (WAKA WAKA IHI)
Wala Ka Ihi Tungod Sa Softdrinks

Too Much Love will kill you Bisaya Version
Bisaya Version - Too Much Love Will Kill You nga Gatirapasagad pud

Murder ni kay nidagan na gani gitiwasan pa man. Gawas pa, dili gyud maka-ingon ang gwardiya nga self-defense kay wala may hinagiban nga gibitbit ang biktima. Mao niy nakaparat ning ubang sekyu kay makatakin lang gani ug armas, feeling Lapu-lapu na.

by PNA

By Joann Santiago

The board of directors of Tan-led Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Allied Banking Corp. (Allied Bank) approved on Friday changes in their merger plan.

In a joint disclosure with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the banks said that under the proposed amended terms, PNB will serve as the surviving entity and will issue 130 PNB shares for every Allied Bank comment shares and 22.763 PNB shares for every Allied Bank preferred share.

“PNB shares will be issued at P70.00 per share,” the disclosure said.

The proposed amendments will be presented to the shareholders of the banks during their scheduled shareholder meetings, which are yet to be scheduled.

The merger will result to the creation of 4th largest private domestic bank in the country with a combined distribution network of 646 branches nationwide and combined total assets of P514 billion at the end of the third quarter this year.

The disclosure also said that the merger will have “the largest international footprint across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East and North America.”

PNB president and chief executive Carlos A. Pedrosa said “the merger will mark a special milestone for our bank.”

“The synergies arising from the broadened network, diversified deposit base and improved scale will provide a compelling value proposition for our various stakeholders. In creating the country’s fourth largest privately-owned bank, we will be in prime position to improve the customer experience and lead industry innovation,” he said.

Allied Bank president Anthony Chua said they were “confident that the transaction will yield substantial benefits for our customers and employees.”

“The combined company will bring greater convenience for our customers and provide more opportunities for our employees,” he said.

PNB and Allied Bank have mandated ING Bank N.V. as financial advisor to the major shareholders of both banks while UBS is acting as financial advisor to the Board of Directors of PNB.

by PNA

The Aquino government’s bid to pave all national roads by 2014 and all secondary roads by 2016 got another boost when the Department of Budget and Management (DMB) released this month P4.5 billion for this purpose.

DBM Secretary Florencio Abad said the infrastructure fund release this month was used for the construction and rehabilitation of national roads and the installation of road safety devices nationwide.

“These infrastructure projects sustain the ongoing economic development efforts of the Aquino administration to bring direct, immediate, and substantial benefits to Filipinos by improving public access to schools, hospitals, tourism spots, and market centers,” he said.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) received the budget for the upgrade of national infrastructure projects funded by the Motor Vehicle Users’ Charge.

Of the P4.5 billion, P4.13 billion will be used for the preventive maintenance of 1,202.85 kilometers' worth of national roads under 516 government projects.

While P385 million will be used for the installation, application, and construction of road safety devices along 578.5 kilometers of national roads nationwide.

Abad said improvement of roads around the country will ensure the continued growth of the economy and reduce the negative social and economic effects of road accidents.

by PNA

The national budget for 2012, which was signed into law by President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday, is the earliest government appropriations law approved since Philippine democracy was restored in 1986.

In his speech following the signing, the President said that this day should go down in history as a first in the 25 years of Philippine democracy.

“Kanina lang ay nasaksihan ninyo ang ating paglagda sa ating budget, ang pinaka-maagang pagsasabatas sa taunang budget mula ng mabawi natin ang demokrasya nuong 1986,” the President said.

“Tunay pong makasaysayan ang araw na ito,” he added.

The earliest budget enactments for the four other Philippine Presidents who came before him are as follows: Corazon Aquino â€" December 18, 1986; Fidel Ramos â€" January 6, 1993; Joseph Estrada â€" December 30, 1998; and Gloria Arroyo â€" January 21, 2002.

President Aquino thanked the people who worked doubly hard to prepare the 2012 budget namely: Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte and the Department of Budget and Management.

In a statement, Budget Secretary Florencio Abad said the early signing of the budget meant that government could immediately implement its programs and key infrastructure projects even on the first day of the New Year.

“In contrast to 2011 when infrastructure spending was delayed, we intend to begin 2012 on a very strong note,” Abad said.

“The swiftness of the budget signing also means that the government can hit the ground running with its programs, starting with key infrastructure projects. It also reinforces the President’s commitment to his Social Contract with the Filipino people and underscores our mission to ensure economic development and transparent government spending,” he said.

Typhoon in Philippines - Sendong Direction

by PNA

Emilio Jacinto, the so-called "Brains of the Revolution," was born in Trozo, Tondo, Manila on December 15, 1875.

Jacinto’s immense intelligence was of great use to the Katipunan, as he prepared and wrote many documents (mostly in Tagalog), including the Constitution, rules and the famous "Kartilya ng Katipunan," the primer of the revolutionaries.

Jacinto became one of the youngest members of the revolutionary society at the age of 18. He stopped his law schooling at the University of Santo Tomas after joining the Katipunan.

Because of his honesty and intelligence, he won the admiration of Andres Bonifacio, who founded the Katipunan on July 7, 1892 in Tondo, and subsequently became his trusted friend and adviser.

Bonifacio, who knew his limitations and recognized the worth of others, did not hesitate to adopt Jacinto’s Kartilya, which became the official “teachings” of the society.

Jacinto became the editor of the society’s newspaper Kalayaan (Freedom) which voiced the aspiration of the people.

He served as Bonifacio’s secretary and fiscal, as well as supervised the manufacture of gunpowder to be used by the Katipuneros in battle.

After Bonifacio's death, Jacinto continued fighting the Spaniards. Like General Mariano Álvarez, he refused to join the forces of General Emilio Aguinaldo.

Jacinto was wounded critically during one of the battles in Majayjay, Laguna. This led to his death on April 16, 1899 at the young age of 23.

His remains were later transferred to the Manila North Cemetery.

Putting a Signature on Customer Experience by Michael T. Kanazawa

“Customer experience needs to be thought of as a strategic agenda item on par with and actually integrated with corporate strategy, managing the brand, and new product development. If you share that vision for your customer experience efforts, here are some strategic tools and ideas to help you do that.”

The Business Genome Approach: Finding Your Next Competitive Advantage by Andrea Kates

“You have the wrong tools. And you use them the wrong way. It isn’t your fault. You were taught, as we all were, to make forecast models out of past results. … But, now, the rules have changed: our game plans have gone public, and whoever knows what the customer will do next wins.”

Does Your Customer Really Need You? Lessons from Zappos by Joseph Michelli, Ph.D.

“Let’s face it, every business is at risk of becoming a commodity, thanks in large part to the speed of information delivery, consumer empowering technologies, and media outlets that tell consumers that the economy is too fragile for them to be spending money.”

Blending Art & Science To Create More Effective Ideas by James Trezona

“Blending art and science is about collaborating in ideas generation: the inter-relationship is critical, you can’t have one thing without the other. A bunch of code or data is just a bunch of numbers without the art.”

Leading Transformation and Captivating Communities by Brian Solis

“At the center of any revolution is the burning desire to bring about change. But it always comes down to people, shared experiences, and a common ambition. And it is people who need one another for leadership, support, and inspiration. What’s missing from the equation is your vision and leadership.”

The Promise of Entrepreneurship by Adelaide Lancaster

“We are made to believe that when it comes to business success, bigger is always better. In our super-sized, consumption-oriented culture, not even small business is exempt from the pressure to grow for growth’s sake. … There is an alternative that is both rewarding and attainableâ€"it just requires rethinking things a bit.”

by PNA

The so-called Silang Revolt against the Spanish colonizers broke out on December 14, 1762 in Ilocos Sur, led by Diego Silang and wife Gabriela Silang. It was a protest against the payment of tribute under the tyrannical Spanish rule.

Orphaned at a young age, Diego Silang lived among the friars in the convent of Vigan, assisting and serving the parish priest.

During his frequent trips through the countryside as messenger-courier, he witnessed the Spanish abuses and tyranny.

Silang joined the underground movement, but the Spaniards arrested him and flogged him in public.

The December 14, 1762 revolt successfully forced out of office the Vigan governor and bishop, and Silang declared the independence of Ilocandia, naming the state "Free Ilocos" and proclaimed Vigan as the capital of the newly-independent state.

He was made head of Vigan and other nearby towns and drastically changed certain laws.

However, Silang was assassinated by some of his friends who were paid by the Spanish authorities.

His brave wife, Gabriela, continued her husband's struggle, earning the title "Joan of Arc of the Ilocanos" because of her many victories in battle.

The revolt eventually ended with the defeat of the Ilocanos, and Gabriela Silang was executed by the Spanish authorities in Vigan on September 10, 1763.

Also on this same date in 1897, the Truce of Biak-na- Bato was signed by General Emilio Aguinaldo and Spanish Governor-General Fernando Primo de Rivera to provisionally stop the armed conflict between the Filipinos and Spaniards.

The truce, however, failed due to suspicions on both sides, and fighting resumed in May 1898.

by PNA

On December 13, 1993, President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law Republic Act No. 7659 imposing death penalty on heinous crimes.

Considered heinous crimes are the following: treason; piracy and mutiny on the high seas; qualified bribery by any law enforcer; parricide, murder, infanticide; kidnapping and serious illegal detention; robbery with rape, mutilation; destructive arson; rape; economic plunder by public officials of at least P50 million; and all forms of drug-related crimes and carjacking with homicide.

This day also marked the death in 1920 of Dr. Bonifacio Arevalo, regarded as the first Filipino dentist who established his dental clinic in Quiapo, Manila.

Born on May 14, 1850, he was the founding president of Sociedad Dental de Filipinas, the first dental organization in the Philippines established in 1908.

Dr. Arevalo used to be the assistant and later became partner of a French dentist from Hong Kong, known as Monsieur M. Fertri, who came to Manila and set up his dental office in Quiapo. The joint practice of these two unassuming dentists marked the beginning of dentistry in the country.

During the Spanish regime, being a dentist was not a legally established profession and any person capable of extracting teeth could practice without rendering himself culpable of illegal practice of dentistry.

Later on, a special course was established in the University of Santo Tomas for "cirujanos ministrantes" which was eventually changed to "cirujanos dentistas."

This curriculum marked a milestone of great significance in the development of dentistry as a profession in the country.

By Bohol Chronicle

The third Filipino to reach the peak of Mount Everest will be arriving here this week to lead participants in the much awaited 1st Panglao Camp and Run on Saturday and Sunday.

Erwin "Pastor" Emata will be on the lead pack of the unique run while brisk registration started yesterday for the event which is the first of its kind in the province. Emata is the camp and race director

Efren de Guzman, proprietor of Bohol Coco Farm, organizer, said the event is an oppotunity to develop public interest in agri-tourism, natural farming and its developmental activities and at the same time drive public awareness in promoting natural healthy lifestyle, protection and wellness program. The event will also enhance awareness of the coconut farming development while it provides challenge to the participants physically and mentally while developing a teamwork and leadership skills.

The starting point of the race will be situated in Bohol Coco Farm in barangay Libaong, Panglao. It has a demanding yet fun filled trail run by running race routes that will take through some of the most scenic sights.

The 5-km camp and run is basically a 3-hour run activity with the participants having run, jump, walk, and smile the terrain of the island. Over 90% of the race is off-road tracks and some pavements.

It is open to two categories, 3K and 5K both for male and female.

The camping will be on Saturday while the run will be on Sunday starting at 6am.

Registration is P250 with race jersey, race rib and refreshments. IRegistrations are still accepted at the Bohol Tourism Office, and at Bohol Coco Farm.

By Bohol Chronicle

The Bohol Schools Athletic Association (BSAA) has recently created two All-Star Teams from four Universities in the city in order to strengthen the exposure of players in the field of basketball.

This was according to Fr. Arnold Saco, BSAA Commissioner, in an interview by the chronicle yesterday.

The creation of the all-star teams came out after the BSAA has recently closed the tournament involving different schools wherein the PMI Colleges Bohol emerged as the champions after they beat BIT. Eventually, BIT became the 1st runner up, followed by HNU, BIT and UB.

Saco said that the two all-star teams came from HNU, PMI, UB and BIT. Saco said that the first team was composed of 14 players from HNU and PMI while the second team was composed of 14 players from UB and BIT.

The Alturas Group of Companies sponsored the players from HNU and PMI, while Board Member Gerry Garcia sponsored the players from UB and BIT

Saco added that both all-star teams are rivals and they face each other in basketball games to be played in different towns. In fact, the two teams already faced each other last December 3 in Ubay town.

Further games are scheduled on December 21 in Bien Unido and January 14 next year in Carlos P. Garcia Island (Pitogo).

Saco explained that the purpose of the games in the towns is to expose the players and build camaraderie to players and school owners.

Published by the Bohol Chronicle

University of Bohol Baby Lemurs demolished the aspirations of the hard fighting Holy Family of Nazareth Nazarethanians, 91-63 to officially enter the finals of the high school category competition of the 17th Bohol Schools Amateur Athletic Association 2nd John Geesnell Baba Yap inter School Hoop Cup at the capacity filled BWS gym.

The Baby Lemurs with Jayson Bolos at the helm showed might and power to overwhelm the stubborn Nazarethanians 51-30 as the buzzer rang ending the 1st twenty minutes of regulation time. Bolos was unstoppable with his perimeter shots and shifty drives to the basket to give his team the commanding lead. He was joined by 6'2” slot man Rex Bangalao and wily point guard Joseph James Morata, Fernando “the Rifle Man” Toledo and the off and on Daryll Sepe.

Team skipper Kyle Panong the versatile Feilbien Coquilla led the Dragons to a tumultuous attack against an untiring crew of the Holy Spirit School Crusaders to take the upper hand at the end of the 1st period, 17-13.

Coquille continued to fearlessly fought the opponents even as he was conspired with their prime slot man J.P. Romo but to no avail as the Crusaders' 1-2 punch in Angelo Macel “the sweet shooting” Rocha and shifty Jeff Villaruel strongly negated the impending threat for an onslaught to stage an upheaval enabling them stay closer by 2 points, 32-30 at lemon time.

In the ensuing 3rd period, the Crusaders kept their composure as the diminutive Lui Besa, the high leaping Ernie “the Silent Operator” Pahang, and Villaruel continued to fight relentlessly to bring the ballgame into a deadlock at 52 all.

The Crusaders sustained their brilliant performance as the game went into the thick of the fight but with a little over 4 minutes of the thrilling encounter, Kellvin “the Flash” Mascariñas, Lindyl “the Triggerman” Binoya, Panong, and Coquilla conspired to stage a counter assault to take the driver's seat, 70-62 as the buzzer sounded ending the regulation time.

Coach Carlo Cresencio did not take chances as he ordered his boys to keep playing as there was no tomorrow and so they played their all hearts out equally distributing among themselves their scoring chores and their defensive patterns effectively executed to make a breakthrough towards the end of the game. The final score was 91-63.

The win gave the Baby Lemurs the right to challenge the defending champions, Bohol Wisdom School Golden Dragons. Then the losers Nazarethanians will play the Crusaders for the 3rd spot.

In the elementary semi games, the Holy Spirit School mini Crusaders dumped the Holy Family of Nazareth Nazarethanians, 65-27; While Bohol Wisdom School mini Dragons whipped the Bohol International Learning Center mini Phoenix, 69-53.

The 17th Bohol Schools Amateur Athletic Association (BSAAA) 3nd John Geesnell Baba Yap inter-School Hoop Cup is ably supported by Bohol Tropics Resort Club; First Consolidated Bank; Atty. Gamaliel Bonje; Douglas Hontanosas; Mr. & Mrs. Gerardo Bas Madanguit; Jocelyn Chua y Ortiz; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bas Madanguit; Bennet Daquipil; Dr. Aurora Bas Madanguit; and Grandma's Purified Drinking Water.

How they scored:

BWS mini â€" 69: Doydoy 14, Ancla 11, Ancla 11, Fernandez 10, Findlay 10, Darunday 3, Veloso 3, Acapulco 2, Lagura 2, Uy 2, Aranas 1;

BILC â€" 53: Chatto 18, Gonsalez 14, Torregosa 12, Claro 3, Cahiles 2, Gallardo 2, Jamago 2.

Referees: Nowel Mesa/Along Castro

HSS mini â€" 65: Dejan 13, Balo 10, Millanes 8, Villaruel 8, Bungabong 6, Baliar 5, Lagang 5, Alferto 4, Datoy 4, Hampac 2;

HFNS mini â€" 27: Parker 13, Lerias 7, Reston 4, Mante 3.

Referees: Noli Mesa/King Cagud.

BWS â€" 70: Coquilla 19, Panong 13, Mascariñas 11, Romo 11, Binoya 10, Bucio 2, Caro 2, Dangoy 2;

HSS â€" 62: Villaruel 17, Pahang 16, Besa 9, Cabagnot 6, Rocha 7, Sumobay 3, Caseñas 2, Hinampas 2.

Referees: Noel Mesa/Antomio Cagud

UB â€" 91: Bolos 24, Bangalao 18, Morata 13, Sepe 12, Toledo 12, Lanzaderas 6;

HFNS â€" 63: Mula 18, Almasa 16, Cañete 12, Dumanat 7, Nitsuma 7, Peñaranda 3, Bag-ao 4, Laureto 4, Concon 2.

Referees: Fidel Castr III/ Nowel Mesa.

By Bohol Chronicle

Bohol's featherweight champion Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista defeated his Mexican challenger Miguel Angel Mendoza in the main event of Pinoy Pride X in Cebu late last night.

Bautista halted the Mexican knockout artist in the 6th round of their bout that took place at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-lapu City. Bautista retained his IBF international featherweight title in the process. He improved his record to 32 victories against 2 losses while handing the Mexican's first loss in 18 fights.

Bautista said in an interview last Thursday that the Mexican will not reach the 6th round.

In the undercard, Filipino boxer Rocky Fuentes scored a 2nd-round technical knockout victory over fighting former WBC International Silver Light Flyweight Champion Lookdiaw Tor Buamas of Thailand

Genesis “Azukal” Servania also won over Mexico's super bantamweight prospect Marcos “Geraldito” Cardenas.

By Bohol Chronicle

The gathering around 40 pregnant women at the Songculan Health Center on Thursday afternoon, December 8, 2011 was very significant as it coincided with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception honouring Mother Mary as sinless since she was conceived in the womb of her mother St. Anne. This time is also near Christmas when we recall St. Joseph accompanying Mary who at that time was heavy with child but inspite of her condition they reported to Bethlehem to answer the call of Emperor Augustus for the census.

The mothers who came from the different barangays of Songculan Parish were given free medical check up by visiting doctors from Celestino Gallares Hospital. They were assisted by midwives not only of Dauis but from Talibon, Calape, Corella and Tagbilaran.

Interesting and lively parlor games mere well participated by the mothers due to the leadership of Hannafil E. Pacomios of the City Health Office.

The CWL Unit of Songculan, headed by president Fidela “Fe” M. Deguiño donated diapers, maternity pads and snacks.

The Punong Barangay of Songculan Allan Mangmang and CWL president Fe M. Deguiño, assisted by CWL BOD Violeta “Violy” Dano and CWL 1st president Babie Navea distributed the prizes and gifts.

Inspite of heavy downpour, other activities such as the Holy Mass, Opening of the IMAP Lying-in Clinic, Songculan Branch, Oathtaking of the Regional IMAP officers and their Christmas Party pushed through.

The presence of guests from the Region and other towns of Bohol added color to the affair. The Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines or IMAP is headed by Corazon Paras. (Filma E. Palacio/ CWL Secretary)

By Cooper Resabal

A version of the island's fast disappearing folk Christmas musical tradition featuring dancing “pastores” and the Holy Couple being refused a space in several houses before finding a stable will be presented by the Baryo Amigo Cultural Troupe (BACT) on December 17 at 9:00 am at Rizal Plaza in Tagbilaran as part of the Bohol Arts Festival.

Dubbed “Mga Eksena sa Igue-Igue Daygon sa Pagkatawo,” the folk version of the various incidents before and after the birth of Jesus Christ is based on a selection of the oral tradition as practiced every December in Toril, Maribojoc town, and other parts of the island, BACT executive director Cooper Resabal said.

“Igue-igue sa Pagkatawo” is also popularly known as “pastores” due most likely to the dancing pastores that is featured in many scenes. It is set in the ancient Roman Empire. Some scenes have been added in this version for the Bohol Arts Festival, Center for Culture and Art Development (CCAD) Administrator Silveria Marsamolo noted.

Apparently, in the course of the research for the presentation, it was found out that the popular carol, “Ania Kami, ning Gabii sa Among Pagdaygon…” came from the original “Igue-igue.” The rondalla traditionally accompanies the “igue-igue” carolers.

Melyn Borcelas, who is part of the Baryo Amigo Project's Research Committee on the folk musical tradition in Maribojoc and Antequera, will sing the part of Virgin Mary, while Calixto Reloba will be St. Joseph. Some extras of the international film “Amigo” that was filmed in Maribojoc and other parts of Bohol in 2010 will play the three kings, house owners, Roman soldiers and “pastores.”

Nong Calixto, whose clan has the privilege of being handed down the “Igue-Igue” oral tradition in barangay Toril, Maribojoc, said there were three parts of the music tradition. Carolers sang “Daygon sa Igue-Igue” before December 25, then the “Daygon sa Pagkatawo” on December 25, and the third part “Daygon sa Tulo ka Hari” at the end of December, up to the feast of the Three Kings, which closes the Christmas season.

The hour long Christmas musical was an instructional tool for people to know the story of the nativity, including some of the doctrines of the Church hierarchy regarding the nature of the birth of Christ. The lyrics say, “Gipanamkon nga ulay nga Vergin, gianak didto sa Belen. Putling kahimtang salamin, ang pagkaulay dili mabalhin.”

It describes how Christ was born, which all those commercialized Christmas celebrations contradict, “Nag-antus sa mga kapobre, gipahigda sa presepre. Ang banig habol gisilbi ang uhot, ug ang dagami.”

The “pastores” carol brings the key message of salvation: “Ang pulong sa anghel sabton ta, kay ang dakong kalipay midangat na, kay natawo tungod kanimo ang manluluwas nga Ginoo.”

Compiled by Procopio Resabal Jr. and Melyn Borcelas, Baryo Amigo Project's Research Committee, from various sources, mostly hand written in notebooks, but without music notes, the presentation at the Bohol Arts Festival will show the highlights of the “pastores” cultural tradition.

“The Bohol Arts Festival is aimed at unifying vibrant culture and arts expressions of the many talented Boholanos into one festive arena to celebrate Bohol's rich arts and cultural heritage…” CCAD head Enriqueta Butalid said.

For inquiries regarding the Baryo Amigo Cultural Troupe's “Daygon sa Pastores” presentation, call or text 09176426112. Or visit this website: www.baryoamigohq.com.

By ARIEL FULLIDO

Island City Mall ushers the Yuletide season with Christmas events for the whole month of December, highlighted by the 3-Day Holiday Sale which is still going on today, December 11. Discounts of up to 50% are given away on great selections at the Home & Fashion Department and participating tenant shops.

Tomorrow, December 12, is a “Toy for Joy” Christmas party of more than 183 disabled children at the Activity Center, sponsored by the Alturas Group of Companies, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), The Bohol Chronicle and DYRD.

This coming Saturday, December 17, is the second weekly elimination round of Paskohan sa ICM, a Christmas choral competition sponsored by Sun Cellular. The first weekly elimination round was conducted yesterday, December 10, where Colegio de la Medalla Milagrosa of Jagna, qualifies to the Grand Finals on December 23, Friday, at the Activity Center.

Meet and greet also Santa Claus at the Activity Center from December 19 to 23. The Santa Claus straight from the North Pole can be seen in the following schedules: 1 PM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 7 PM from December 19 to 22; and 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM on December 23.

The mall will also extend its shopping hours until 10 PM on December 22 and 30, and until 11 PM on December 23, in order to accommodate the expected throng of holiday shoppers beating the rush this Yuletide season.

The KISSmas Singing Star of KISS 102.3 FM will take place on December 21, Wednesday, 3 PM at the Activity Center, where the best interpreters of Christmas songs will vie for the top plum.

On Christmas Day, Screenville Cinemas will hold the premiere showing of the official entries of the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival: “Enteng Ng Ina Mo,” “Panday 2,” “Shake Rattle & Roll 13,” and “My Househusband.”

Other scheduled events at the Activity Center are the Power Rangers Mall Tour (December 11), Boy Scout of the Philippines “Talent Quest” (December 14), ALA Boxing at the Mall (December 18), Mascot Show and Scan 2Go (December 23), Bohol Search for Singing Idol (December 25), Calendar Girl 2011 Talent Night (December 29) and Grand Finals (December 30).

By Bohol Christmas

The "Mang Inasal" fever continues to catch Boholanos' taste buds with the grand opening tomorrow of its second city branch right in the city proper along Soledad st., near Holy Spirit School.

Mang Inasal, at its first branch is always filled with diners at lunchtime and dinner time thus opening this modern two-story place with an ambiance perfect for a pleasant dining experience.

The new branch is situated across the Balili ancestral home, one of the oldest houses in the city. and just few steps away from the Lourdes Parish Church and Holy Spirit School.

Enterprising couple, Engr. Edsel and Virgie Du decided to provide the Boholanos with a much better location for dining as it is far more spacious than its first branch located near BQ Mall along Gallares st., this city.

By Bohol Chronicle

With less than a week before the start of Misa de Gallo--the target launching of tight security for the holidays-none of the police stations in the towns and the city have submitted any accomplishment report regarding the instruction from the Philippine National Police (PNP) national headquarters in Camp Crame to implement the standard operating procedures during Yuletide season.

Police Inspector Mauro Sumaylo, deputy director for operations of the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO), yesterday told the Chronicle that they received a letter of instruction from PNP-national headquarters last week to implement the usual security measures during Yuletide season.

However, they are still waiting for the compliance report from the different police stations in the 47 towns and the city.

According to Sumaylo, the PNP-national headquarters instructed them to put up public assistance desks in areas where people converge or where the number of people increases during the holiday season such as malls, tourist destinations, seaports, and airports.

All police stations are also instructed to deploy road marshals, mobile patrol and foot patrol in all areas within their areas of responsibility.

Sumaylo said each of the 48 police stations in the province is complete with logistics for mobility such as patrol cars.

He also said, however,that there is no deadline for the compliance, except for the target to do it as soon as possible before the start of Misa de Gallo.

By Ven rebo Arigo

A festival of distinctly Boholano products, including foods, in a Manila hotel has been planned to be simultaneously held during with the fifth Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan (TBTK) here in May next year.

It will be a bonus promotion intended to heighten national awareness of the grandest homecoming of Boholanos from around the world.

TBTK overall coordinator and Tagbilaran City Councilor Anne Mariquit Oppus said a Manila-based group is willing to arrange the festival at a known hotel in the nation’s capital right while TBTK 2012 runs here from May 10 to 18.

US-based TBTK chairperson Betty Veloso-Garcia, fellow officials and heads of balikbayan delegations will be accompanied by Gov. Edgar Chatto to a courtesy call on Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III at Malacañang, tentatively two days before they proceed to Bohol.

Oppus said in a meeting at the Capitol that she and the governor’s wife, Bohol First Lady Pureza Chatto, already initially met with the leader of the group who offered to help promote the TBTK.

To avoid a conflict with TBTK activities here, the Bohol product festival in a Manila hotel can possibly run for a whole week prior to the formal start here of the TBTK or when the celebration is at its height.

Patent highlights of TBTK like the selection and awarding of the Miss Bohol International, Mrs. Bohol International and Ten Outstanding Boholanos Around the World (TOBAW), and school reunions were updated in the meeting called by Oppus.

Except for minor adjustments, all other activities also stay as tentatively set.

Oppus will have these posted on the TBTK website to guide the Boholanos worldwide.

A new TBTK activity which the Lions club will sponsor is a dinner and ballroom dancing for a cause.

By CMV
Bohol Chronicle

A group of exasperated and disillusioned Panglao businessmen are girding for another round of acrimonious encounter with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Panglao after the 2011 Revenue Code of Panglao was found languishing in the office of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB)- seven months after its approval

David Bailley, head of the Panglao Association of Nature Advocates (PANA) expressed disgust over the delay in the implementation of the Revenue Code after it was enacted by the SB last February 28, 2011.

"The code would have been implemented January of next year if the local officials aggressively pushed for it's approval", Bailley told the Chronicle "with only less than 14 days before the year ends, the business community would again be dealing with an antiquated code open to abuse by local officials".

Bailley, a British national married to a Filipina vowed that PANA will exert pressure on the SB to implement the new tax code next year saying "the new tax code will put an end to the tyrannical manner of the town officials bullying businessmen to bow down to their demands".

But Mayor Benedicto Alcala said he will follow the law and comply first with the requirements of the LGC before implementing the new tax code.

"Dili nako ni ipatuman ug dili mosubay sa balaod. Maglikay ta ug samok, Ug dili ni mahipno ang daang balaod ang atong sundun" (I will only implement the ordinance if it conforms to the requirements of the law. Let's avoid legal trouble. We will apply the old revenue code if the new tax measure is not yet approved).

It's all systems go on the implementation of the new tax code with computer programs uploaded to the treasurer's office computers ready for the new tax season.

By Bohol Chronicle

The Tagbilaran City Waterworks System is faced with limitations causing the deteriorating water service to its water subscribers in the city

Newly installed waterworks chief Engr. Servando Acedo admitted the increasing complaints on the water service is due to the limited pumping units amid financial constraints in putting up new water sources.

Acedo, who previously was assigned at the City Engineering's Office, now heads the waterworks vice Engr. Wellington Pilongo who is reportedly on a "forced leave."

Although Acedo also admitted to be new in his job, he is sure that the city lacks pumping units and water sources which trigger these complaints from their subscribers in in Taloto, Ubujan and Mangga.

Acedo said that as of now, the city waterworks has 19 pumping units with two out of service. However, he said that even if the 19 units will function, it is still no enough to satisfy the water consumers in the city.

"We cannot fill our reservoirs because we have no water sources which are affordable relative to our current budget", Acedo explained.

However, Acedo said that they already have plans to upgrade their resources in order to somehow deliver sufficient supply of water. He said that they will propose to the city government for additional pumping units.

"We already have a development plan on how to address the problem on water supply and we will present this plan to the city government", Acedo added.

Acedo said that water supply for the new pumping units will be taken somewhere from Barangays Tip-Tip and Cabawan. The city waterworks also considered water sources from outside the city such as from Corella town. However, they will first utilize sources within the city in order to minimize expenses.

Engr. Acedo appealed for consideration on the part of the water consumers as the plan to tap additional water sources will still be a long shot solution which can not be done overnight.

By Angeline Valencia

The Philippine National Police (PNP) officially ruled out the New People's Army among the suspects behind the recent blasting of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower in the town of Sagbayan and considers it an isolated incident.

The Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) created by Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) now focuses on land row and disgruntled project contractors as among the possible reasons that prompted some individuals to send a message by detonating improvised explosive devices on three of the four posts of the NGCP tower in barangay Sta. Catalina, Sagbayan at around 10 p.m. on December 3.

Barot said immediately brought a team to the crime scene the morning after, upon the instruction of Governor Edgar Chatto, on the first hour in the morning after the incident late night of December 3.

Barot and team gathered information from the residents nearby and the Sagbayan police operatives, then tapped the Provincial Intelligence Branch of BPPO, the CIDG and the crime lab. Barot then coordinated with Col. Romeo Brawner Jr., commander of the 2nd Special Forces of the Philippine Army, for a joint effort in the investigation.

As of last Thursday night, the SITG already ruled out the NPA after having gathered information that NGCP failed to settle their obligations with some contractors or sub-contractors and the salaries of some workers, while there are also stories that some landowners in remote areas traversed by the transmission lines of the NGCP towers.

Moreover, both the PNP and the military concluded that the type of explosives, the way they were attached to the posts and the extent of damage which speaks for the intention show no pattern of NPA signature handiwork.

Barot, however, clarified that they are not pinpointing that contractors of NGCP projects and disgruntled land owners were behind the blasing. But these angles are what the SITG is focusing now with high percentage of probability.

source: Stratfor
By Lauren Goodrich | December 13, 2011

Tensions between the United States and Russia have risen in the past month over several long-standing problems, including ballistic missile defense (BMD) and supply lines into Afghanistan. Moscow and Washington also appear to be nearing another crisis involving Russian accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The crises come as Washington struggles over its many commitments in the world and over whether to focus on present events in Afghanistan or future events in Central Europe. Russia has exploited the U.S. dilemma, using its leverage in both arenas. However, if Moscow takes its aggressive moves too far, it could spark a backlash from the United States or Central Europe.