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Tapas Bar and Restaurant 2nd Floor Subic Gas Bldg 724, Dewey Avenue, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Former Ocean Adventure Exec is on the run again, wanted by the law

SUBIC BAY - Timothy Desmond, for- mer CEO and Chairman of the Board of Ocean Adventure’s registered company Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI), is on the run again, a fugitive wanted by the law. Judge Ludovino Joseph Augusto Tobias, Jr. of the 4th Municipal Trial Court (MTC) of Bagac, Bataan has issued a War- rant for Desmond’s arrest, this time, to serve his sentence for having “been found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of Violation of Art. 172 (Falsifi- cation) in Relation to Article 171, Par. 4 of the RPC (Revised Penal Code).” The judgment has become final and executory meting Desmond up to three years, six months and 21 days in prison. “Every litigation must come to an end once a judgment becomes final, executory and unappealable,” Judge To- bias said in his June 8, 2020 order “for Timothy Desmond, former CEO and Board Chair of Ocean Adventure’s mother company Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. the execution of the judgment dated 22 (SBMEI), is on the run again, a fugitive wanted by the law. Judge Ludovino Joseph Augusto Tobias, Jr. of the 4th Municipal Trial October 2015.” Court (MTC) of Bagac, Bataan has issued a Warrant for Desmond’s arrest, this time, to serve his sentence for having “been found The warrant has been endorsed guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of Violation of Art. 172 (Falsification) in Relation to Article 171, Par. 4 of the RPC to officers of the law in known places (Revised Penal Code).” where he holds residence or office, par- ticularly the Philippine National Police However, an attempt by the TWO DECADES Chief Financial Officer of the company, (PNP) Station Commander of Morong, Bataan PNP to arrest Desmond at his res- Desmond’s travails has been going on which the court ruled as irregular and in Bataan, Director of the National Bureau idence at The Hill Residences, as well as for the past 2 decades, emanating from bad faith. of Investigation (NBI), Bataan PNP Pro- in his office at Ocean Adventure, both in the September 14, 2002 Special Stock- Desmond, a U.S. citizen, then vincial Commander, and the Directorate the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, on June 22 holder’s Meeting where businesswoman SBMEI CEO and Board Chairman, and for Investigation and Detective Manage- failed as he has reportedly already gone Virginia S. Dio was ousted as a member one Ruby Ong Biere, then operations ment in Camp Crame, Quezon City. into hiding. of the Board of Directors, Treasurer and see, Former Ocean Ad, page 3 The Philippines’ Future Floats Zambales farmers receive land in the West titles, support services IBA, Zambales -- About 13 Agrarian Re- Philippine Sea form Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Zambales received their Certificate of Land Owner- By U.S. Ambassador to the ship Award (CLOA) from Department of Philippines Sung Kim Agrarian Reform (DAR). Those distributed covered 22.16 The waters of the South China Sea are hectares of agricultural land in barangay home to a dizzying array of marine re- Pagolingan, Palauig town. sources, ranging from vast oil and gas re- DAR Secretary John Castriciones serves deep beneath the surface to the encouraged the ARBs, who were provid- complex and beautiful ecosystems capa- ble of supporting international seafood ed with land titles under the Comprehen- markets and unraveling scientific mys- sive Agrarian Reform Program, not to sell teries. This is the patrimony of South- or transfer the lands given to them by the east Asian nations, the lifeblood of their government as this would help uplift their coastal communities, and the livelihood lives and their family in the future. of millions of their citizens. The United “Nabiyayaan kayo ng lupa sa pana- States stands alongside the Philippines hon ito, bilang tanda ng pagmamahal ng and other Southeast Asian partners to ating pamahalaan sa mga magsasaka (The uphold a rules-based order that ensures land was awarded to you as a sign of the sovereign, sustainable, and productive government’s care to farmers),” Castri- Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane, Jr. (left) and DAR Secretary John Castriciones access to the South China Sea and its re- ciones said. led the awarding of Certificate of Land Ownership Award and farm inputs to Agrari- sources. The cabinet official also led the an Reform Beneficiaries in Zambales. (DAR) distribution of agricultural productivity as- At last month’s ASEAN Summit, ASEAN sistance to a total of 83 ARBs in the form of leaders reaffirmed the importance of farm inputs composed of seeds, fertilizers, maintaining the South China Sea “as a farm tools and other implements. sea of peace, stability, and prosperity.” Recipients are members of three To strengthen our support for sovereign- ARB organizations namely Dapla Salaza ty and freedom of the seas, this week, Resettlement Community Multipurpose the United States announced an import- Cooperative from Palauig, Amungan Farm- ant change in U.S. policy regarding mari- ers Multi-Purpose Cooperative from Iba time claims in the South China Sea. and Zambaleno Irrigations Association also As U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo ex- from Iba. plained, the United States rejects any Farm inputs provided to the ARBs, People’s Republic of China (PRC) mari- worth PhP2,000 each, consist of 15 kilos time claims within the Philippine’s Exclu- urea fertilizer, 15 kilos complete fertilizer, sive Economic Zone or continental shelf, one sachet eggplant seeds, one sachet sil- and claims in waters beyond 12 nautical ing pang-sigang seeds, one sachet tomato miles from the islands in the Spratlys. seeds, four pieces seedling trays, two sa- Beijing’s harassment of Philippine fish- chets of carbaryl pesticide and two sachets eries and offshore energy development of methomyl pesticide. within those areas is unlawful, as are any They are all aimed at increasing unilateral PRC actions to exploit those the agricultural produce and income of resources. Under the 2016 Arbitral Tri- ARBs so that they can support their re- Anthony Delos Reyes is one of the 13 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in Zambales bunal Award, which is final and legally spective families and food security of the who recently received their Certificate of Land Ownership Award from Department binding, the Philippines enjoys sovereign area. (PIA 3) of Agrarian Reform. Those distributed covered 22.16 hectares of agricultural land in see, The Philippines Future, page 3 barangay Pagolingan, Palauig, Zambales. (DAR) Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 02 LEGAL NOTICES REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES THIRD JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 12, RTC OLONGAPO CITY, ZAMBALES IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF MINOR HEKTHOR DWANE MANA MISALUCHA, ------SP. PROC. NO. 2020-0-05FC SPS. BONNIE B. RACELA & DARLYN S. MISALUCHA-RACELA NOTICE TO OEDC CUSTOMERS Petitioners. x ------x ORDER OF HEARING The verified Petition for adoption filed - bypeti tioners-spouses Bonnie B. Racela and Darlyn S. Misalu- The Olongapo Electricity Distribution Company, Inc. (OEDC) cha-Racela through counsel Atty. Emmanuel F. Elayda, prayed that after due notice, publication and hearing, would like to inform its valued customers and the public in general that judgment be rendered granting the petition and declar- ing the minor HEKTHOR DWANE MANA MISALUCHA to all on 5 February 2020 an Application entitled: In the Matter of intents and purposes, the lawful child of the petitioners BONNIE B. RACELA and DARLYN S. MISALUCHA-RACELA and that the child’s name be changed to HEKTHOR DWANE Application for Authority to Secure Long Term Loans with any MISALUCHA RACELA which is the name of the petitioners. Banking/Financial Institution and Mortgage its Properties The petition alleged as follows: “The Petitioners are of legal age, dated 23 January 2020 was filed before the Energy Regulatory husband and wife, Filipino Citizens and residents of 6 Coral Road, Kale Beach, Commission (ERC) and was docketed as ERC Case No. 2020-002 Kalaklan, Olongapo City. The petitioners desire to adopt minor HEKTHOR DWANE MC. MANA MISALUCHA who was born on October 14, 2012 in Olongapo City. The minor is related by blood to the petition- er-wife. The minor is her half-brother. The child’s father, Dexter Carlos Misalucha, is The ERC Public Hearing is scheduled on 23 September 2020, the petitioner-wife’s natural father. The child’s natural parents, Mary Jane Mana (Wednesday) at nine o’clock in the morning (9:00 A.M.) at the and Dexter Carlos, gave their consents to th the child’s adoption. The minor has been ERC Hearing Room, 15 Floor, Pacific Center Building, San Miguel under the care and support of the peti- tioners practically since the minor’s birth Avenue, Pasig City. as the child basically grew under their care. The child has grown up very close and emotionally attached to the petition- ers as child’s father has been in jail while the mother also just got released from jail 16 July 2020 due to drug-related cases. The petitioner have been the one providing for the mi- nor’s care, support and have become fully responsible for his welfare. The petition- ers do not have their children yet. The petitioner possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications provid- ed in the law to become child’s adoptive parent. The petitioners are of good moral OEDC Management character and have never been charged or convicted of any crime involving mor- al turpitude, as proven by their RTC and MTCC clearances. The petitioners are physically and mentally competent to per- form their duties and responsibilities as adoptive parents, as shown by their med- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC ical certificates. The petitioners’ financial status is such that they can provide for Notice is hereby given to the public that an Notice is hereby given to the public that an the needs and sustenance of the minor, EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF PERSON- EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF as proven by their earnings statement. SHARE, was made and executed by the only surviving This petition will be for the best interests, AL PROPERTY OF DECEASED PERSON AMONG spouse. children and heirs of the deceased ANDRES benefit and welfare of the minor as he has HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE of a MO- UMAPAS who died on January 7, 2000 at Olongapo been treated very lovingly and considered TOR VEHICLE 2016 FORD Everest Titanium Wag- City, Philippines as per Doc no 192 Page No. 39, by the petitioners as their own child. The on, plate no. ACM5007 with Certificate of Regis- Book No. LXVIII Series of 2020 in the notarial regis- minor does not own any real or personal property. tration No. 242540340 was made and executed by try of Atty. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz. the surviving spouse and legitimate children and legal All interested parties, creditors,and persons It appearing to be sufficient in form and sub- heirs of the late JAENA E. SIA, who died on May 12, having money claims against the decedent are here- stance, the Petition is hereby set for hearing on October by required to file their claims with the court appoint- 2017 at Olongapo City, Philippines as per Doc no 27, 2020 at 2:00 in the afternoon, to be conducted at court ed executor of their estate. 3 room of Branch 73 of the Regional Trial Court, Olongapo 441 Page No. 90, Book No.CXCIX Series of 2019 in City located at the Hall of Justice, 23rd St., West Bajac-Ba- the notarial registry of Atty. Leonardo L. Gonzales Jr. jac, Olongapo City at which date and time and place, the All interested parties, creditors,and persons NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC petitioners shall appear and prove their petition. having money claims against the decedent are here- All persons interested in the petition are enjoined by required to file their claims with the court appoint- Notice is hereby given to the public that an AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION, was made to appear and to show cause why, if any, the petition ed executor of their estate. 3 should not be granted. and executed by KRISHNA A. CAYABYAB, the sole and only heir of the deceased ROSARIO C. ANAMOS, Mr. Christopher M. Galgo, Social Welfare Officer who died on April 04, 2020 at Candelaria District II, DSWD Provincial Extension Office of Olongapo City is Hospital, Brgy. Yamot, Candelaria, Zambales and hereby requested to make a Case Study on the adoptee VICTOR RECUPERO ANAMOS who died on De- and her biological parents, as well on the adopters and cember 10, 2016 as per Doc no 414 Page No. 84, to submit the Child Study Report and Home Study Report within five (5) days before the date of hearing directly to Book No. I Series of 2020 in the notarial registry of the Court. Atty. Sancho G. Abasta III. All interested parties, creditors,and persons Let this Order be published, at the expense of the having money claims against the decedent are here- Petitioners, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks by required to file their claims with the court appoint- in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of ed executor of their estate. 3 Zambales before the scheduled hearing and the same be posted in two (2) public places in the province of Zam- bales. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Let copies of this Order and petition be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), the Office of Notice is hereby given to the public that an the City Prosecutor of Olongapo City, the Regional Office EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF of the Social Welfare and Development Office at the City DECEASED PERSON, was made and executed by the of San Fernando, Pampanga and to Mr. Christopher M. sole and surviving legal heirs of the deceased MARIA Galgo, Social Welfare Officer II, DSWD Provincial - Exten ANTONIO NICDAO who died intestate on April 14, sion Office of Olongapo City (Former Lingap Center), New 2020 in Olongapo City, Philippines as per Doc no Asinan, Olongapo City. 353 Page No. 72, Book No. 51 Series of 2020 in the 8C Fontaine Ext., East Tapinac, Olongapo City notarial registry of Atty. Dorentino Z. Floresta. SO ORDERED. TEL. 251- 3104 CELL: 0917 503-8350 / 0928 503-8350 All interested parties, creditors,and persons 18 May 2020 in Olongapo City 0932 879-8350 / 0917 879-8350 having money claims against the decedent are here- email: [email protected] by required to file their claims with the court appoint- GEMMA THERESA B. HILARIO-LOGRONIO www.subicbaynews.com ed executor of their estate. 3 Presiding Judge 3 Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 03 The Philippines’ Future Floats in the West Philippine Sea Aboitiz underscores long-term ...... continuedfrom page 01 sustainability goals The Aboitiz Group reaffirms its commit- ment to operate its businesses with a sustain- ability mindset that upholds best practices in en- vironmental management, social responsibility, and good governance while ensuring long-term financial growth and business capability. With the group’s involvement in critical sectors such as energy, banking, food, real estate, infrastructure, and construction, Aboitiz commit- ments to sustainability is at the core of its busi- ness operations. “The Aboitiz Group believes in striking a AboitizPower's solar business unit, San Carlos balance between the interests of people, planet, Sun Power Inc. (SacaSun), operates a 59-MW and profit. We have made proactive investments solar power facility located along the plains of to ensure that our success in business continues Negros Occidental, exporting Cleanergy to the to bring meaningful societal change. This requires Visayas grid. us to be fully informed in our long-term decisions that are anchored on enhancing the capabilities of our people and being mindful of our impact on the planet,” said Sabin M. Aboitiz, Aboitiz Group President and Chief Executive Officer. Globally, companies’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) portfolios are fast becoming reliable benchmarks on its market po- sition and ability to perform during challenging times. The Group is also heeding the call of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in which Aboitiz is a participant on the Sustainable Devel- opment Goals (SDG) Ambition, an accelerator ini- AboitizPower's hydro business unit, Hedcor, tiative that urges participating companies to “set has laid the foundation for the company's rights and jurisdiction with respect to supplying expert training and new equip- ambitious targets” and accelerate the integration Cleanergy portfolio. the natural resources in its EEZ. As Sec- ment. of identified SDGs into their business operations. EVE, Union- retary of Foreign Affairs Locsin remarked Aboitiz Strategic Business Units (SBUs) Bank’s have been implementing various initiatives to state-of- this weekend on the anniversary of the Since the 1990s, the United States has align with the Group’s overall sustainability goals. the-art ro- ruling, “The arbitral tribunal’s award of supported Philippine marine and bio- Power subsidiary Aboitiz Power Cor- bot ambas- 12 July 2016 represents a victory, not diversity conservation efforts. Our poration is looking to significantly increase its Cleanergy capacity in the next 10 years. This is sadors, are just for the Philippines, but for the entire Php1.3 billion five-year Fish Right project in support of the government’s efforts to further deployed community of consistently law-abiding works alongside Philippine partners to promote renewable energy in the Philippines and to various nations.” strengthen the sustainable use of critical AboitizPower’s contribution to the global RE tar- UnionBank coastal and marine resources to benefit gets. Sixty-five percent of the new capacities of The Ark AboitizPower will be sourced from renewables, branches to Why is this important? Here in the Phil- more than 2 million people. When the resulting in an almost 50:50 Cleanergy: thermal assist cus- ippines, the West Philippine Sea epit- COVID-19 pandemic further threatened capacity mix by 2029. The company is committed tomers on omizes the rich marine diversity of this marine livelihoods, Fish Right helped to ensuring that the country’s energy system is key bank develop Fish Tiangge, an online market- reliable, affordable, and environmentally sustain- services. country. In its waters, scientists have able. discovered hundreds of species of fish, place connecting buyers and 6,000 fish- Banking and financial services unit Pilmico’s coral, seagrass, and other marine life erfolk in three of the Philippines’ most Union Bank of the Philippines is currently at the biogas fa- existing in interdependent systems that important areas for marine biodiversity. forefront of digital transformation in the banking cility that sector using its fintech, peopletech and digital teach us about the planet’s complexity, American companies are also contrib- platform innovations to lead in social sustain- converts fragility, and resilience. These habitats uting, with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ ability. From paperless and LEED-certified ARK hogs’ waste not only provide the fish that fill Filipi- global development alliance promoting branches to blockchain and platforms that con- into fuel for no fishing vessels (and Filipino plates), marine conservation and sustainable nect rural banks and small to medium enterpris- generators, es, UnionBank is actively defining how a bank making they also serve as spawning grounds fishing in more than 150,000 hectares of practices ESG as it adheres to the sustainable fi- their farms for schools that populate seas through- biologically significant waters. nance policy mandate of the Bangko Sentral ng partially out Southeast Asia. Philippine scientists Pilipinas. self-suffi- U.S. scientists and innovators are- ea Recently, UnionBank partnered with the cient for its believe some of the species unique to Bureau of Treasury and Philippine Digital Asset electricity these waters may also hold the key to ger to join their Philippine colleagues Exchange (PDAX) in developing Bonds.PH, a mo- require- biomedical breakthroughs, while climate in researching these waters to build a bile app that empowers Filipinos to invest in risk- ment. researchers can study ecosystem chang- sustainable maritime framework – one free treasury bonds. The app, the first in Asia, was that protects the West Philippine Sea’s launched in time with the announcement of the es to measure human impact on the en- Progreso Bonds, the 24th retail treasury bond, vironment. rich and irreplaceable biodiversity while which aims to raise at least P30 billion mainly to ensuring new generations benefit from fund the government’s health initiatives against Marine conservation begins with secur- its bounty and wonder. Through the re- the coronavirus pandemic and help overseas Fili- pino workers and small businesses. UnionBank is ing territorial integrity; when any nation cently ratified U.S.-Philippines Science also one of the joint issue managers. uses coercion, subversion, disinforma- and Technology Agreement, together we Food subsidiary Pilmico Foods Corpora- tion, and other underhanded tactics to are building new pathways to increased tion’s ultimate goal of feeding humanity recogniz- further its position in the South China scientific collaboration in the West Phil- es the importance of food security in the coun- try. Guided by the value of innovation, Pilmico Sea, it denies our friends and partners ippine Sea and beyond. Youth play a has implemented projects that reduce its carbon the right to build a sustainable future. central role in achieving long-term ma- footprint while improving its facilities’ efficien- ASEAN leaders expressed concern over rine sustainability. We have partnered cy. This includes two biogas facilities in its swine with alumni from the U.S. Young South farms with the capacity to generate 626 mega- activities and serious incidents in the watt-hours (MWh) of energy output annually. South China Sea which have “eroded East Asia Leadership Initiative exchange The group also launched #M3Time, a campaign Before the nationwide quarantine was an- trust and confidence, increased tensions, program for Sea and Earth Advocates targeted towards backyard and large farmers, to nounced, Pilmico’s #M3Time conducts house- and may undermine peace, security and (SEA) camps to train young conservation raise awareness and consciousness on practicing to-house and farm visits to raise awareness stability in the region.” The United States leaders and sponsored programs like the biosecurity. The campaign started with house-to- and consciousness for better biosecurity sys- house and farm visits, seminars and activations. tems. Today, #M3Time continues to do so remains committed to fly, sail, and oper- “Haquathon Summit,” where thirty-five Despite the current quarantine restrictions in ate wherever international law allows, teams developed tech-based solutions various parts of the country, #M3Time continues through various online initiatives. and will continue to defend the right of to save the seas. to spread awareness through online campaigns, webinars, and e-consultations with Pilmico spe- freedom of navigation in international cialists. waters and airways. Earlier this month, Through these activities and our com- Under its infrastructure unit Aboitiz In- the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group mitment to a free and open rules-based fraCapital, Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc. is set to conducted dual-carrier operations with order that upholds the sovereign rights complete the construction of the PHP12.6-billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project, which will the Ronald Reagan and Theodore Roos- of all states regardless of size, power, and shift the dependence of Davao City’s main water evelt aircraft carriers, demonstrating U.S. military capabilities, the United States supply from groundwater wells to the more sus- commitment to mutual defense agree- will continue to support our Philippine tainably-sourced surface water of the Tamugan friends, partners, and allies in conserving River. Once operational, it is expected to provide ments and promoting peace and pros- Davaoeños with over 300 million liters per day. perity throughout the Indo-Pacific. The the rich marine biodiversity that make A key component of the project is its Tamugan River, Davao City’s new sustainable United States supports Philippine Coast this island nation so special. use of the “water-energy nexus” concept to pow- source of water. Guard capacity to defend its waters by er its water treatment plant - a first in Southeast Asia. Since 2019, Apo Agua has also been work- ing together with its stakeholders to ensure the Former OCEAN AD...... from page 01 protection of the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed by adopting a 50-hectare site in the watershed manager and acting corporate secretary, der and arrest warrant to serve his sen- through the Davao City Water District’s Adopt-A- the court ruled, were found to have con- tence. Site Project. spired in making untruthful statements After almost two years on the run By building integrated townships an- in the minutes of the meeting. chored on its industrial zones, the Group’s real dodging authorities, Desmond surren- estate subsidiary Aboitiz Land, Inc. promotes sus- “The pervading motive of ac- dered to the NBI National Capital Region tainable economic growth, as well as decent work cused and his allies in the board of direc- (NCR) Office on August 2016 where he for the people in and around its estates. LIMA tors for the holding of the special stock- was detained for ten (10) months before Technology Center in Lipa-Malvar, Batangas, and AboitizLand’s industrial estates have been prov- holder’s meeting is ubiquitous in the being transferred to the New Bilibid Pris- West Cebu Industrial Park and Mactan Economic en to be catalysts for countryside development, entire proceedings that transpired there- Zone II collectively provide jobs to over 100,000 bringing economic growth and livelihood to its on (NBP) in Muntinlupa on June 9, 2017 workers. With expansion plans in place, Aboiti- host localities. in,” then 4th Municipal Trial Court Judge where he spent the next 16 months. zLand will be able to welcome more locators as Rolando S. Tungol said, “They simply He was granted provisional liber- well as more merchants in its commercial cen- acted in bad faith… they have to remove ty and released on orders of Acting Pre- ters, thereby opening more job opportunities for the complainant from her positions no siding Judge Maricar P. Dela Cruz-Buban its host communities. matter how. They disregarded their by- The company also takes pride in the of MTC of Bagac who allowed him to thriving ecosystem of the Olive Ridley sea tur- laws from the time of sending of notice post bail. Thereafter, Desmond appealed tles at its Seafront Residences in Batangas. The up to the time of voting for the removal his conviction to the Regional Trial Court company pledged to preserve the sanctuary and of complainant.” of Balanga which was, however, denied. is continuously implementing programs to help Prior to the conviction, Desmond Desmond elevated the denial of his ap- nurture and conserve the endangered marine already had two (2) standing warrants of peal to the Court of Appeals which also species. arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court For its part, Aboitiz Construction- re A pawikan is seen thriving on the shores of denied the same. Hence, the judgment mains committed to environmental preserva- Seafront Residences, AboitizLand’s residential (RTC) Branch 72 of Olongapo City, one of conviction against him became final tion in all its projects through the control and development in San Juan, Batangas for the non-bailable offense of “Syndi- and executory, and which is now the reduction of waste generation, waste elimination cated Estafa” and the other for “Sim- object of the Warrant of Arrest issued through resource recovery practices, as well as ple Estafa”, cases filed also by Dio who waste collection, segregation, and classification. by Judge Tobias, Jr. for the service of his Aboitiz Construction also ensures the use of scrap pumped-in around $2.150 M capital to sentence. materials and reusable waste, contributing to Ocean Adventure with the condition of Early this year, on March 12, an- sustainable construction operations. being appointed as Treasurer and Chief other warrant of arrest against Desmond Meanwhile, the Aboitiz Group also Financial officer while her counsel Win- was issued by Judge Ana Florence S. Cun- maintains the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park, a “pawikan” ston Ginez as Corporate Secretary. sanctuary where in 2019, 10,735 visitors were tapay-Oamil of Balanga Municipal Trial welcomed and 4,811 hatchlings were released. Apparently fearing an impending Court in Cities (MTCC) for Perjury. For the early part of 2020, two pawikans have arrest for the Syndicated Estafa arrest Authorities are presently hot on been rescued and are currently under observa- The Aboitiz Cleanergy Park in Davao City is an warrant, Desmond did not appear at the Desmond’s trail, monitoring airports and tion due to health conditions. Three pawikans are ecological sanctuary that is home to several promulgation where he was convicted of seaports to prevent him from getting out ready for release pending the Department of En- species of flora and fauna (including the -crit “Falsification” which is now the object of of the country, arrest and have him put vironment and Natural Resources’ final schedule, ically-endangered pawikan) that contribute to Judge Tobias’ execution of judgment or- behind bars to serve his sentence. (VVV) while one will stay for further rehabilitation. the area’s sustainability. IN THE NAVY First Ship from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Returns from Deployment

United States Donates Php14.8 M in PPE to Philippine General Hospital and Other Medical Facilities

ARABIAN GULF (April 23, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) sails in the Arabian Gulf, April 23, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet in support of naval operations to help ensure maritime stability and -se curity in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Darren Newell) DTRA and USAID staff meet with Philippine General Hospital Director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi (left), and deliver a donation of more than Php3.6 million in PPE (right). From Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public of hardworking men and women has Manila – The United States, through based on pandemic infection rates, cur- Affairs been able to accomplish on this chal- the Defense Threat Reduction Agency rent PPE supply levels, and projected fu- lenging deployment,” said Rimmer. “Our (DTRA) and in coordination with the U.S. ture needs. The United States will contin- NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Bataan Am- families, friends and loved ones at home Agency for International Development ue to support Filipino frontline workers. phibious Ready Group (ARG) and em- should be proud not only of the Sail- (USAID), is distributing Php14.8 million Dr. Robert S. Pope, Director of barked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit ors and Marines who deployed, but of ($300,000) worth of regionally-manu- DTRA’s Cooperative Threat Reduction (MEU) are returning from deployment their own service as well,” he continued. factured personal protective equipment Program, said, “We are proud to support this month, marking the end of a sev- “Their love, support and watch over the (PPE) to the Philippine General Hospital brave Filipino medical workers to ensure en-month deployment to the U.S. 2nd, homefront over the course of the last (PGH) and COVID-19 treatment centers they are safe and healthy while providing 5th and 6th Fleet. seven months has given our ARG-MEU across the Philippines. This latest dona- essential medical care to those affected The first of the ARG ships, the team the strength and confidence it has tion brings overall U.S. government as- by this deadly virus. We value our long- Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock needed to stay focused and ready to car- sistance to the Philippines’ COVID-19 re- standing partnerships in the Philippines. landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) re- ry out any mission our nation has asked sponse efforts to nearly Php981 million One day, we will look back on these turned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little of it.” ($19.8 million). events and know that our partnership Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July While in the U.S. 5th Fleet area U.S. Ambassador to the Philip- helped enable a robust response that 15. of operations, the Bataan ARG and 26th pines Sung Kim said, “This delivery of PPE saved lives and prevented further conta- “I am tremendously proud of MEU remained healthy and fully mission demonstrates our ongoing commitment gion in the Philippines and surrounding what the Sailors and Marines of the Bata- ready while working with regional part- to the Philippines to stop COVID-19. region.” an Amphibious Ready Group and 26th ners. The Blue-Green team worked with During this month, which began with a The PGH and the U.S. Depart- Marine Expeditionary Unit accomplished partners from the Kingdom of Saudi Ara- commemoration of Philippine-American ment of Defense have a long history of during this deployment. Our team bia to coordinate multiple complex train- Friendship Day, we are honored to sup- mutual support dating back to World War worked tirelessly to remain fully mission ing evolutions on the uninhabited Karan port our Filipino friends, partners, and II. During the War, Filipino and American ready during the unprecedented chal- and Kurayn islands in the Arabian Gulf, allies with the PPE they need to assist medical personnel worked together to lenge of a global pandemic,” said Capt. as well as with partners from the United communities confronting the pandem- treat soldiers and civilians during the Bat- Lance Lesher, who served as commander Arab Emirates to hold training in an iso- ic.” tle of Manila, following the liberation of of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 lated location within that country. Recipients for this donation PGH through joint U.S.-Philippine effort. through its pre-deployment workup cy- While in the U.S. 6th Fleet area were determined by a needs assessment cle and deployment until conducting a of operations, the ARG-MEU increased change of command at sea, July 12. interoperability with regional allies and The Wasp-class amphibious as- partners by conducting maneuvering Hontiveros calls on gov’t to pursue an sault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and San operations and at-sea exercises with Antonio-class amphibious transport dock navy and coast guard ships from Bulgar- ship USS New York (LPD 21) are expected ia, Georgia, Romania and Turkey in the independent and interdependent foreign to return to Naval Station Norfolk, Virgin- Black Sea. The crew additionally worked ia and Naval Station Mayport, Florida, re- with allied ships from France and Italy policy to protect Filipino fisherfolk spectively, in the coming days. The MEU during their time in the Mediterranean departed the ARG ships and returned to Sea. Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday said Hontiveros also welcomes the Camp Lejeune, North Carolina over the U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Ven- the government should pursue an inde- United States’ recent pronouncement that weekend. oms and AH-1W Super Cobras assigned pendent foreign policy and reassert its rejected China’s maritime claims around “As a ‘certain force in an uncer- to the 26th MEU additionally participat- ownership of Philippine territories, amid the disputed waters. “It’s becoming clear tain world’ the 26th MEU was flexible, re- growing international consensus against that only China recognizes this so-called silient, and adaptable while forward de- ed in a live-fire training exercise in Bize, China’s excessive and unlawful territorial Albania. assertions. ‘nine-dash line,’ a self-serving declaration ployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet The Sailors and Marines of the that has no legitimate basis. We must be areas of operation,” said Col. Trevor Hall, “Government must ensure that able to work with like-minded countries, commanding officer of the 26th MEU. ARG-MEU also strengthened interna- what is ours remains ours. The potential especially our allies in Southeast Asia to “This deployment presented unique tional partnerships by hosting the head loss of the West Philippine Sea is tanta- defend our sovereign rights, and to ensure challenges, but the Navy-Marine Corps of the Royal Jordanian Navy and depu- mount to the loss of livelihood for Filipino that our fisherfolk continue to enjoy access team prevailed and incessantly provided ty commander of Kuwait Naval Forces fisherfolk who depend on these resources. to our own waters,” she said. our fleet commanders with a responsive, aboard Bataan in separate visits that re- Lalo na at may pandemya, dapat may se- Hontiveros also said that while the inforced shared goals and fostered per- guridad ang hanapbuhay ng bawat Pilipi- Philippines is dealing with Beijing on the sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force sonal relationships. no,” Hontiveros said. – even during the global novel coronavi- The senator also highlighted that West Philippine Sea, the country could be- rus pandemic.” Throughout the deployment, the come caught in a strategic tug of war be- BAT ARG-MEU strictly adhered to the our independent foreign policy should be tween China’s Belt and Road Initiative and The ARG ships and MEU depart- CDC, Department of Defense and host strengthened to end any further destruc- the U.S.’s Indo-Pacific Initiative. As such, ed for deployment from their respective nations coronavirus (COVID-19) guide- tion that China has caused our seas, which the senator said the reinforcement of an home bases in lines to mitigate contracting and spread- has ballooned to over P200 billion worth independent foreign policy is needed to December and remained at sea for more ing the virus and to maintain the health of damage in our reef ecosystems. maintain a balance of power in the region. than 150 consecutive days before - re and readiness of the crew. “Kapag sira na ang mga likas-ya- “Small countries like the Philip- turning home. man na ito, saan pa maghahanap-buhay pines are often stuck between competing “The crews onboard USS Bataan, There are more than 4,000 Sail- ang ating mangingisda? Ang pambubul- ors and Marines assigned to the units ly ng Tsina ay ikinapahamak ng 14 nating interests of giants. As the US and China fur- USS New York and USS Oak Hill should of the ARG-MEU, nearly 2,500 of which ther their own interests, the government feel great satisfaction and fulfillment mangingisda na hanggang ngayon ay hindi should not allow these superpowers to knowing that, during this deployment, were aboard the Bataan. parin nahahanap. Ang pambubully ng Tsi- use the Philippines as a pawn in furthering they played a crucial role as part of a Also embarked on the ships of na ay ikinalubog din ng mga mangingisda their own agendas. We are our own coun- premier crisis response team across the the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group ng Gem-Ver, ikinawala ng kanilang hanap- try. Atin ang Pinas. We should have the full U.S. 2nd Fleet, 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet,” were the staff of Amphibious Squadron buhay, at ikinautang pa nila,” the senator right and power to protect our land, seas, said Lesher. “The daily actions of our 8 and personnel from Tactical Air Control said, citing a report stating that Gem-Ver and people,” she explained. Squadron 22, Fleet Surgical Team 4, He- fishermen had to spend about P2.1 mil- The senator underscored that reaf- Sailors and Marines over the past seven licopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, Naval lion to repair their boat after they were months have made a positive impact on rammed by a Chinese vessel in 2019. firming both our independent foreign poli- the world, and I’m pleased they will now Beach Group 2, Assault Craft Unit 4, As- cy and the rules-based international order sault Craft Unit 2 and Beachmaster Unit The current COVID-19 lockdown is the only way to resolve conflicts without be reunited with their friends, families 2. has also prohibited fisherfolk from going the use of armed force, and crucially, the and loved ones.” ARG-MEUs operate continuously fishing. Hontiveros added that China’s -ag only way to ensure that our fisherfolks have Lesher turned over command of across the globe and provide the geo- gression in our territories despite the pan- access to our exclusive economic zone. PHIBRON 8 to Capt. Jason Rimmer during graphic combatant commanders with a demic is an additional burden and threat “Sa huli, ang ordinaryong mam- a change-of-command ceremony at sea forward-deployed, flexible and respon- to our fisherfolk. “Kailangan magpasya ang amayan ang malalagay sa panganib kung onboard Bataan in the Atlantic Ocean. sive sea-based Marine Air Ground Task gobyerno na tulungan na agad ang ating hindi maproprotektahan ang ating mga “It has been inspiring to get to Force. The blue-green team is fully ca- mga mangingisda dahil kung hindi ay un- teritoryo. Hindi lang soberanya ng bansa know the Sailors and Marines of the ti-unting mawawala ang kanilang kabu- ang mawawala, pati narin pamumuhay at ARG-MEU team in recent days and I am pable of conducting operations across a hayan, at mas lalong mawawalan sila ng full spectrum of conventional, unconven- pag-asa,” she said. dignidad ng mga Pilipino,” Hontiveros con- incredibly impressed by what this group tional and hybrid warfare. cluded.