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Tapas Bar and Restaurant 2nd Floor Subic Gas Bldg 724, Dewey Avenue, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Cardinal Tagle gets PCR test at Red Cross before going back to Vatican

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the Pre- fect of the Vatican Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and president of Caritas Internationalis, had a swab test at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) bio-molecular laboratory in Mandaluy- ong City this morning as a requirement before flying back to the Vatican City in Rome. Senator Richard J. Gordon with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard J. Gordon, who also had his reg- Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle,(left) the Pre- ular swab test, joined Tagle during the fect of the Vatican Congregation for the procedure. Evangelization of Peoples and president of Tagle, who got tested positive Caritas Internationalis, had a swab test at for COVID-19 last September 10 upon the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) bio-molec- his arrival in Manila from Rome, thanked ular laboratory in Mandaluyong City as a the swabbers, medical technologists, requirement before flying back to the Vat- volunteers and staff of the Red Cross, ican City in Rome. PRC Chairman and CEO and then prayed for their health and Senator Richard J. Gordon (right), who also safety. had his regular swab test, joined Tagle “I am very proud of what you do. during the procedure. It is important that they feel the care, that they are not just a case, but they are human beings,” he said. Gordon, on the other hand, Red Coss hits 1Million mark in COVID Tests conducted wished the former Manila Archbishop of the operations, particularly in the -en good health as Tagle will soon fly back to The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reached able members in our society,” he said. coding of the case investigation form and the Vatican to continue his obligations as another milestone in the fight against When there were just a handful the releasing of results. To improve its cardinal-bishop. COVID19 after it exceeded the 1-million of laboratories with limited testing ca- operations, PRC tapped volunteers from “I wish Cardinal Tagle good mark in tests conducted yesterday, Oc- pacities the PRC took up the cudgels and Mega Group and later on the Dashboard health and more strength with each tober 6. set up Molecular Laboratories in Metro PH, a group of young Filipinos who vol- coming day, and guidance from our Lord Senator Richard J. Gordon, PRC Manila starting with a 4,000 test capacity untarily offered their services for the Full as he continue his mission to the Vati- chairman and CEO, pointed out that the on April 14 in its National Headquarters, Digitization of PRC’s Testing from Swab can,” said Gordon. Philippines, just like other countries in another 4,000 on April 29 April in its Lo- to Results. Before leaving the laboratory, the world, is going through the wringer gistics and Multipurpose Center, and The PRC chairman said the mile- Tagle blessed the PRC facility. in the fight against the COVID-19 pan- 4,000 more in the PRC building in Port stone was reached through the hard demic but it would win against the un- Area, Manila in June. work of the volunteer doctors, nurses, Hontiveros pushes for seen enemy with immediate action and At present, the PRC has 21 lab- medical technologists, PRC staff and vol- collaboration. oratories, with a total combined capac- unteers who put service for the country “Kapag tayo ay magpupursige, ity of 42,000 tests per day, strategically above their own selves and families. P1.36 B DSWD budget lahat ay posibleng makamit. Hindi ma- located in 10 areas all over the country. “Ang pasagawa ng 1-Million dali ang pinagdadaanan ng ating bansa There are three more underway. COVID-19 tests sa ating mga laboratoryo hike to feed nearly sa pagsugpo ng COVID-19 kaya’t aga- Aside from accepting private sa buong bansa ay bunga ng paghihirap rang aksyon ang kailangan upang tayo individuals, groups and companies for ng mga volunteer doctors, nurses, med- 2M kids, amid ay magtagumpay. As we keep moving testing, the PRC also tests overseas Filipi- ical technologists, at mga staff at volun- forward, we look back and see how far no workers returning to and leaving the teers ng Philippine Red Cross na hindi in- record-high hunger we’ve come. We never knew we’d make country, communities through the local alintana ang virus makapagsilbi lamang it this far, but in our heart of hearts we government units, and Megaswabbing sa ating mga kababayan. Patunay na ka- incidence in PH knew that the country needs us more facilities, and healthcare workers. pag nagsama ang lider at ang tao, lalabas than ever. The Philippine Red Cross will Gordon noted that due to the ang galing ng Pilipino. Sa inyong lahat, always be here doing what is best for our volume of tests conducted by PRC, it en- Senator Risa Hontiveros today pushed countrymen especially the most vulner- countered challenges at the beginning see, REDCROSS hits page 02 for a P1.36 billion increase in the pro- posed 2021 budget of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to allow the government to re- spond to a looming “hunger-crisis” in AboitizPower, First Bay Power Corporation the country. Hontiveros explained that the higher funding will help feed at least renew Cleanergy pact 1.94 million children, aged three to five years old, who are mostly undernour- Amidst persisting challenges of -busi ished and impoverished. nesses and households in the country “If we want to prevent an ep- brought about by the pandemic, First idemic of malnutrition and stunted Bay Power Corporation (FBPC) stands as growth among young children, we have a beacon of hope with the renewal of its to empower the DSWD and provide the partnership with AboitizPower for the necessary budgetary increases for our supply of Cleanergy, which will power nationwide feeding programs,” Honti- the livelihood and development of the veros said. municipality of Bauan, Batangas. The P1.36 billion increase sought The decade-long partnership by the DSWD will be allocated to the traces its roots to AboitizPower’s acquisi- government’s supplemental feeding pro- tion of the MakBan and Tiwi Geothermal gram next year, a necessary support sys- power facilities from the National Power see, HONTIVEROS pushes, page 02 Corporation (NPC) back in 2009 through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AP Renew- ables, Inc. (APRI). Since the geothermal assets were acquired, AboitizPower had inherited some power supply agree- ments with various institutions, among which was the contract with FBPC for a 6-megawatt supply. In his message during the virtual contract signing last September 24, APRI President and COO Dennis B. Jordan ex- pressed his appreciation for the contin- ued partnership between AboitizPower and FBPC: “Through this celebration today, we are reliving history. It’s amaz- ing to be part of a journey that began in A Better Future with Cleanergy. Representatives from AboitizPower and First Bay Power Corporation (FBPC) do the Cleanergy sign in celebration of their renewed Branch: 1677 Rizal Ave., West Tapinac,Olongapo City see, AboitizPower, page 02 partnership for a 10-megawatt supply of clean and renewable energy. Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 02 LEGAL NOTICE Additive Manufacturing: CLB-31 Supports the Workout in Style Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Blue-Green Team with 3D THIRD JUDICIAL REGION with Surplus BRANCH 69 Printing Technology IBA, ZAMBALES

IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF MARIANNE EVANGELINE FOGATA-ADAMOS MARIANNE EVANGELINE FOGATA ADAMOS, Petitioner, SP. PROC. CASE NO. RTC 2171-2020-1 -versus- Jumpstart your routine Sweat in style with a THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL in a white sports bra and monochromatic look REGISTRAR OF SAN NARCISO, ZAMBALES printed shorts. AND THE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY, Respondents. x------x PHILIPPINE SEA . Sgt. Alonzo Longstreet, a radio tech- nician with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine NOTICE OF HEARING Expeditionary Unit (MEU), designs a test model for a 3D printer aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18). The model This is a verified Petition filed on 12 February 2020 was used to test the capabilities of printing a single -ob by petitioner Marianne Evangeline Fogata Adamos through ject with two separate materials. New Orleans, part of counsel, praying that, the Administrator and Civil Registrar the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU General of the Philippines Statistics Authority be Ordered to team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation rectify the entry in the birth record of the Petitioner specif- to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and ically the place of her birth from “GAPAN, NUEVA ECIJA” to serve as a ready response force to defend peace and sta- SAN NARCISO, ZAMBALES and to issue an Order directing the Municipal Civil Registrar of San Narciso, Zambales to enter in bility in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st the register of birth the birth record of the petitioner. MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in Black workout shorts + the region despite the unique challenges caused by the violet sports bra = ele- Being sufficient in form and in substance, -the pe COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance gance, energy, exercise tition is given due course. Let the initial hearing be set on Cpl. Joshua Brittenham) Add a pop of color to your November 04, 2020 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Bul- usual black sports bra and wagan ng Katarungan, Brgy. Palanginan, Iba, Zambales. Any black leggings with a work- interested person/s may appear on said date, time and place, and show cause, if any, why the petition should not be grant- out jacket and tumbler in ed. dusty rose Let a copy of this Notice of Hearing be published, at the expense of petitioner, once a week for three (3) succes- sive weeks, in an accredited newspaper of general circulation in the City of Olongapo and in the Province of Zambales. Further, petitioner and/or counsel is/are directed to furnish copy of the petition and its annexes to the Office of the Solicitor General, Office of the Provincial Prosecutor Iba, Zambales, Office of the Local Civil Registrar of San Narciso, Zambales and Office of the Civil Registrar General and submit proof of service on or before the scheduled hearing. SO ORDERED. Iba, Zambales, September 24, 2020. Head for the gym in a Workout wonders: a ver- (original signed) monochromatic look with satile jacket, neon green SANTIAGO M. BELTRAN, JR. PHILIPPINE SEA. Staff Sgt. Jack Hubbard, a radio tech- a shaker bottle for your shaker bottle and yoga Presiding Judge nician with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine protein fix and a messen- mat Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes a 3D printer as it ger bag for your important prints an equipment part used aboard USS New Orle- things. HONTIVEROS pushes...... from page1 ans (LPD 18). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. tem for the neediest children. Joshua Brittenham) “Just this August, UNICEF reported that a third of Fil- Lance Cpl. Joshua Brittenham ipino children in the country experience stunted growth. The country is in fact among the top 10 countries worldwide with 31st MEU Communication Strategy and Operations the highest number of stunted children. And with the difficult PHILIPPINE SEA – Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion economic situation now, the number of Filipino children who (CLB) 31 are using 3D printing technology to save thousands are hungry, malnourished and suffering from stunted physical of dollars and weeks of time for the 31st Marine Expedi- growth will rise dramatically if government fails to act soon,” she said. tionary Unit (MEU) and America Amphibious Ready Group The senator’s appeal also comes as a Social Weather (ARG). Stations report showed that about 7.6 million Filipino house- From small parts to more complex designs, the Ma- holds have experienced “involuntary hunger” in the last three rines of CLB-31 are assisting in daily functions and cutting months - the highest hunger incidence recorded in the country back on cost for the Marine Corps. Utilizing developing 3D since 2014. printing technology, the Marines are assisting with mission Feel good and get moving “Sa mga darating na buwan, hindi lang COVID-19 ang readiness not only by providing quality parts, but on-site ad- Fit and fab. A bold red top in a blue top and white matinding banta sa kalusugan ng kabataang Pinoy ngayon. Kail- justments and cost efficient materials as well. paired with some black shorts. angan din natin agarang aksyunan ang malawakang pagkagu- “The benefits of using a 3D printer are endless,” said shorts. tom na direktang nakakaapekto sa milyon-milyong tahanan sa Staff Sgt. Jack L. Hubbard III, a communications electronics buong bansa,” Hontiveros said. maintenance chief with CLB-31. “We were asked by our Navy With good health as a top priority today, keep- Hontiveros also notes, the present version of the counterparts to print a knob used to charge forklift batteries. ing yourself active is one way to keep fit and to boost DSWD budget pending before lawmakers does not include the The cost of the entire unit is $45,000, but it only cost us three your immune system. And whether you want to hit the additional P1.36 billion for the supplemental feeding program, dollars to print the knob ourselves.” new opened gym, or exercise in favorite workout spot leading Hontiveros to call on her colleagues “to help correct After printing the knobs, the CLB was also able to at home, you’ll look fit and fab in the Surplus active this situation and see to it that the government’s feeding pro- add 3D printed handles for Sailors’ additional protection wear collection that is a combination of style, perfor- grams get the funding they need.” when transporting the batteries. “Parehas lang ang nailaan na budget ng DSWD para mance and comfort. sa supplemental feeding program sa 2021 kumpara sa kasalu- Printing parts on ship cuts down not only on costs Be ready for your yoga practice with your kuyang taon: P 3.7 billion. Ni piso ay walang itinaas ang pondo but also on time spent waiting for ordered parts, keeping the friends through video call, learn new jump rope tricks, natin para matulungan ang mga nagugutom na bata. This is un- blue-green team in the fight. join a fun cycling online class or do your usual car- acceptable, and we should do something about it,” she said. After successfully printing the parts requested by dio or strength training with a snug fit sports bra or “Hindi tayo dapat maging kuripot sa kalusugan ng Navy counterparts, the team was requested to assist Fox sweat-wicking gym tees and tanks and a pair of leggings ating kabataan, dahil kinabukasan ng bansa ang nakataya dito,” Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 4th for a free flow of movements. Level up your workout she concluded. Marines with replacing Combat Rubber Raid Craft (CRRC) handles. routine with Surplus essentials such as extra thick yoga “The CLB-31 additive manufacturing detachment mats in fun colors, Bluetooth speakers, quick-dry tow- has worked closely with Fox Co, BLT 2/4 staff and has suc- els, caps and socks. cessfully manufactured a working prototype of the replace- Workout jackets will protect your skin from the ment part needed,” said BLT 2/4 executive officer Maj. Rich- sun worn, of course, with protective face masks and ard S. Jahelka. face shields for outdoor activities such as running or Sgt. Alonzo Longstreet, a radio technician with CLB- biking. While outdoors, take your important items with 31, 31st MEU, took a Combat Rubber Raid Craft’s (CRRC) you with waist packs or messenger bags and always stay handle and scanned it using a 3D scanner. After removing hydrated with tumblers in different sizes and designs. redundancies and piecing together the model using Cura Take good care of yourself and look fit and fab software, Longstreet printed a functional part to replace the with the activewear collection of Surplus. The active older handle. collection, versatile fashionable pieces and protective Jahelka continued, “Fox Co reports that the proto- essentials are available in Surplus stores located in type part was successfully installed and that it is functional. most SM Supermalls. They are going to use the lessons learned in this successful Stay updated as Surplus goes interactive. Like prototype to manufacture two more units and are confident them on Facebook and Twitter at SurplusPH and enjoy that the effort will ensure that all 20 CRRCs maintain fully operational status.” great fashion deals on Instagram at Surplus_ph. The BLT tested the handles during a boat raid exer- cise after they were printed. After a successful training exer- RED CROSS hits...... from page1 cise, the BLT reported the handles functioned properly and none of the printed handles had failed. Now that the handles maraming salamat!” Gordon said. have been tested, the design will be uploaded to a database The PRC has been preparing for pandemics and simi- used by the Marine Corps, allowing for Marines across the lar disasters. In January 2019, PRC already conducted world to download and print Longstreet’s model. Chemical, Biological, Radiologic, and Nuclear Disasters, With thousands of dollars saved, and weeks of time and Plagues training and has been on the lookout when reclaimed, the Marines of CLB-31 will continue to experi- news of the virus circulated. 8C Fontaine Ext., East Tapinac, Olongapo City ment with ways that 3D printing can be used to help the 31st In February, the PRC already started distributing TEL. 251- 3104 CELL: 0917 503-8350 / 0928 503-8350 MEU maintain readiness at sea and on land. face masks to frontline healthcare workers, outbound New Orleans, part of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, OFWs and personal protective equipment to govern- 0932 879-8350 / 0917 879-8350 along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet email: [email protected] ment agencies with high risk of exposure and later area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies on, to hospitals accepting suspected and confirmed www.subicbaynews.com and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 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AROUND CENTRAL LUZON BALITA SA WIKANG PINOY Bridge expansion at Plaridel Bypass NFA Bulacan, target bumili ng 800 Road nears completion libong kaban ng Palay sa 2021 MALOLOS CITY -- The expansion of the lanes in Angat Bridge will be able to serve major bridge of the Arterial Road Bypass the increasing number vehicles utilizing LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS-- Maaga pa ginagawang pagbili ng Palay ng NFA sa Project Phase 3 in the province of Bulacan the Plaridel Bypass Road travelling to and lamang ay nag-aabiso na ang National halagang 19 piso. is now nearing completion. from the eastern towns of Bulacan as well Food Authority o NFA sa mga magsa- Halimbawa noong kasagsagan In a statement, Public Works and as motorist bound to and from Nueva Ecija sakang Bulakenyo na patuloy na mag- nang mahihigpit na community quaran- Highways Secretary Mark Villar said the and Cagayan Valley Region. benta nang mas maraming Palay. tine mula noong kalagitnaan ng Marso widening of the Plaridel Bypass Road seeks “Although hampered by the work Target ng ahensya na makabili ng hanggang Mayo, umabot sa 35 libong ka- to further ensure safety and convenience stoppage due to the implementation of nasa 800 libong kaban ngayong 2021. ban ng Palay ang nabili mula Enero hang- of the motorists. Enhanced Community Quarantine from “This is among the game-changing March to May, construction work at Con- Ayon kay NFA Bulacan Provincial gang Setyembre ngayong taon. projects of DPWH under the Luzon Spine tract Package 3 costing PhP1.09 billion that Industry Services Officer Rona Talens, Tinataya ring aabot pa sa 400 li- Expressway Network Program aimed at covers widening of a total of 2.22 kilometer layunin ng maagang anunsyo na maka- bong kaban pa ang mabibili hanggang sa reducing road travel time in Luzon island,” including two bridges namely Angat Bridge paghanda ang mga magsasaka upang katapusan ng 2020 mula sa anihan ngay- Villar said. and Bridge No. 8 has already attained an matiyak ang buffer stock o kasapatan sa ong Oktubre at Nobyembre. The completion of this route eased overall accomplishment of 89 percent,” Sa- imbak na Palay ng lalawigan. Kaugnay nito, ibinalita ni NFA Ad- up the congestion of traffic at the Daang dain disclosed. Kikiskisin ito ng NFA upang mai- ministrator Judy Carol na may 10 bilyong Maharlika or Pan-Philippine Highway with The project, financed by a loan handa sa pangangailangan ng mga pama- pisong pondo ang NFA para bumili ng about 15,000 vehicles diverted to Plaridel agreement with the Japan International Bypass and created an alternative route to Cooperation Agency, involves the widen- halaang lokal sa Bulacan sa suplay ng mga aning Palay. the towns of Angat, Balagtas and Pandi. ing from two lanes to four lanes of the en- pagkain sa panahon ng kalamidad at sa Kung wala aniyang kakayahan Undersecretary Emil Sadain said tire Plaridel Bypass Road which is 24.61-ki- kasalukuyang pandemya ng COVID-19. ang ibang maliliit na magsasaka na dal- the widening from two lanes to four lanes lometers in length connecting the North Ipinaliwanag ni Talens na alinsu- hin ang mga bultu-bultong Palay sa mga of the 1.161 kilometer Angat Bridge along Luzon Expressway to Daang Maharlika in nod sa Republic Act 11203 o Rice Tariffi- bodega ng NFA, sila na ang maghahakot Arterial Plaridel Bypass Road is progress- San Rafael, Bulacan. cation Law, nakatuon na lamang ang NFA nito mula sa kanilang mga kabukiran. ing well and will be completed by Decem- It was officially launched for public sa pag-iimbak ng Palay para isuplay sa Bilang paghahanda sa inaasa- ber this year. use on May 2018 and has cut travel time nasabing mga kadahilanan. hang pagdagsa ng target na kaban ng The construction of additional two from Manila to San Rafael by 45 minutes. Hindi na mandato ng NFA na Palay, tig-iisang bagong rice dryers ang magtinda ng murang Bigas sa palengke ilalagak ng Department of Agriculture Bataan hog raisers affected by ASF dahil ipinaubaya na ito sa mga pribadong sa apat nitong mga bodega sa Malolos, importer na pinatawan ng pamahalaan Balagtas, San Ildefonso at San Miguel. ng taripa. (PIA 3) receive financial aid Dahil dito, malawakan ang DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – A total of 262 town and it is only appropriate to provide backyard hog raisers here affected by the them help),” she said. African swine fever (ASF) received on Fri- Municipal administrator Rollie 55 senior citizens, nakinabang sa day their financial assistance under the Rojas said there were 618 hog raisers af- ASF indemnification program of the De- fected by ASF in this town, who will be re- partment of Agriculture (DA). ceiving a total of PHP16 million in financial outreach activity ng PIA Mayor Maria Angela Garcia said assistance. the beneficiaries were the first batch out of Meanwhile, Garcia said that the LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, Pam- the more than 600 hog raisers in the town DA has not left the farmers but assisted panga -- May 55 senior citizens sa Bahay Sa kanyang bahagi, sinabi ni Sher- who are entitled to PHP5,000 for each hog them in the form of animal dispersals like yl Santos ng DSWD na layunin ng RCMB culled during the onslaught of ASF. carabaos, cows, chickens, and goats as an Pag-Ibig Home for the Aged ang nak- Before the coronavirus disease alternative livelihood. inabang sa outreach activity na pinan- na protektahan ang kapakanan ng mga 2019 (Covid-19) hit the province, ASF killed “Hopefully, DA will continue on gunahan ng Philippine Information nakatatanda, at nanawagan sa publiko thousands of pigs from most of the prov- extending financial assistance to batches 2 Agency o PIA. na patuloy na bigyan ng oras at panahon ince’s 11 towns and one city. and 3 and until all those affected by ASF Kasama sa donasyon ang alko- ang mga nakatatanda ng lipunan. The mayor said more than 3,000 in Dinalupihan are benefitted by the pro- hol, bleach solution, face masks, sabon, Bilang karagdagan, sinabi ni Din- hogs within a one-kilometer radius were gram,” the mayor said. toothpaste, sardinas biskwit, at gatas. na Tolentino ng PhilHealth na masaya sila de-populated in the town. Garcia said she has appealed to Ayon kay PIA Regional Director sa pagkakataong makapagbahagi ng tu- “Ito ang pinakamahirap na pinag- the agriculture department as president long at maipadama sa mga nakatatanda daanan ng mga nag-aalaga ng baboy sa of the League of Mayors in Bataan to also William Beltran, bahagi ang aktibidad ng ating bayan at marapat lamang na mabig- speed-up the release of the financial assis- #ProjectHatidMalasakit na naglalayong na espesyal sila dahil isa sila sa mga ma- yan sila ng tulong (This is the most difficult tance to other municipalities. (PNA) magbigay ng tulong sa mga pinakabul- halagang sektor ng lipunan. thing experienced by hog raisers in our nerableng sektor ng lipunan. Samantala, sa ngalan ng mga na- Aniya, isa itong pamamaraan katatanda, nagpasalamat naman si Ba- upang maipadama sa mga benepis- hay Pag-ibig, Inc. Director Ricarthy Dun- USAID, Angeles City partner for yaryo na laging nakaagapay sa kanila ang go sa mga miyembro ng RCMB para sa pamahalaan, at idinagdag na napili nila kanilang mga donasyon. ang Bahay Pag-Ibig na benepisyaryo sa Aniya, mahalaga ang papel ng out-of-school youth program taong ito bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang mga nakatatanda sapagkat inspirasyon ANGELES CITY, Oct. 6 (PIA) -- United States forts to help the out-of-school youth. ng Elderly Filipino Week. sila ng karunungan at kung paano harap- Agency for International Development “A key element in this journey of Bukod sa PIA, lumahok din sa in ang buhay. Kaya naman aniya, ginaga- (USAID) partnered with the city govern- youth transformation is partnership. Al- aktibidad ang iba pang mga ahensya ng wa nila ang lahat sa Bahay Pag-Ibig upa- liances that consist ofcommitted and ca- ng suportahan ang mga mahihirap at ment of Angeles in launching a program pable individuals and institutions who pamahalaan na kasapi ng Regional Coor- geared towards the development of out- selflessly put in their time, effort, andre- dinating and Monitoring Board o RCMB inabandonang nakatatanda sa pamam- of-school youth. para sa mga senior citizens tulad ng Phil- agitan ng pangangalaga sa kanilang kalu- The program, dubbed “Opportu- sources to advance our shared goal has to sugan at pisikal, ispiritwal at sikolohikal nity 2.0: Second-Chance Opportunities be a central feature in improving the lives ippine Health Insurance Corporation o for Out-of-School Youth”, is part of the of youthin communities in Angeles City PhilHealth na nagbigay ng bigas at mga na kapakanan. initiatives to support the education,- em and across the country,” he said. gamot; at Department of Social Welfare Bukod sa mga natanggap na do- ployment, and livelihood needs of out-of- and Development o DSWD, Department nasyon, nanawagan din si Dungo sa mga school youth in Angeles City. For its part, Angeles City thanked USAID of Trade and Industry at Department of posibleng magbigay ng face masks, dis- In his message, USAID Philippines for this partnership and called on local Education na nagbigay ng perang do- infectants at anti-penumonia vaccines Director of Education Thomas LeBlanc said stakeholders to work together to help the nasyon. upang higit na maprotektahan ang mga there is a need to maximize the potential next generation meet their potential. of out-of-school youth, who accounts for “This initiative will contribute 10-12 percent of 50 million Filipinos, in or- greatly in augmenting the city govern- der to accelerate and sustain the economy ment’s ongoing programs in providing in Angeles City and in the country. formal education, employability skills, DPWH completes road widening “In working with the vulnerable and work experience for our out-of-school out-of-school youth, we feel that with youth. I believe that with the right atti- their limited options to get out of difficult tude, knowledge, and skills they can play a of road in Bataan circumstances, they think of themselves as fundamental role in nation building. With BALANGA CITY-- Department of Public unproductive members of their communi- your help, we look forward to providing Works and Highways (DPWH) complet- experience to motorists in this area of ties. However, by working with various sec- them with the kind of life that they de- ed the widening of the 3.2-kilometer the Bataan,” DPWH Secretary Mark Villar tors, we were able to encourage the youth serve,” Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. said. said. to start believing in themselves and their Angeles City is one of the 12 cities portion of Gov. JJ Linao Road in the mu- The cabinet official added that ability to do better and change to be pro- across the country chosen for this pro- nicipality of Pilar. with better mobility, the widened road ductive,” LeBlanc said. gram. Bataan 2nd District Engineering supports the economic and tourism The director added that by work- Opportunity 2.0 is a five-year ini- Office reported the completion of the ing with the government and industries, tiative that will improve the learning and PhP96.5-Million project starting at ba- development programs of the prov- they were able to provide the out-of-school earning outcomes of out-of-school Filipino rangay Nagwaling to barangay Diwa for ince with its rich natural resources and youth with the opportunity to participate youth by working with key stakeholders Segment 1 and portion at barangay Li- agro-industrial areas. in life skills and technical vocational skills from government, industry and academia Undersecretary for Luzon Oper- to strengthen the education, training and yang for segment 2. ations Rafael Yabut explained that this training, alternative learning system, and employment systems at the national and “The entire 3.2 kilometer stretch community engagement activities. local level. These include Department of of Gov. JJ Linao Road which used to be a serves as the main thoroughfare coming LeBlanc also stressed the impor- Education’s enhanced Alternative Learning narrow 2-lane road now has four lanes from Balanga going to tourist destina- tance of building a youth development al- Systems program, Technical Education and and offers unobstructed scenic driving tions in the coastal part of Bagac town. liance consisting of government agencies, Skills Development Authority’s skills train- (PIA 3) local businesses, schools, and the youth ing programs, and local government pro- themselves which will coordinate local ef- grams for youth. (PIA 3) AboitizPower...... from page 1 2009, and over a decade later, we find our sustainability goals for another 10 ourselves here, back where we start- years,” Reyes added. 10 Aeta beneficiaries receive ed as partners, and ever more capable AboitizPower First Vice President of serving the growing needs of FBPC’s for Commercial Operations Juan Alejan- livelihood aid from DTI, CDC franchise area in Bauan, Batangas.” dro Aboitiz said he is honored to contin- CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga -- A to ensure the continuity of the project,” As early as March of this year, ue working alongside FBPC for the next total of 10 Aeta beneficiaries from near- Ordonio said. FBPC began its preparations for a com- phase of their partnership. by communities of Clark Freeport- re For its part, the CDC committed petitive selection process to evaluate “Our journey with FBPC was built cently benefitted from the livelihood aid to provide the beneficiaries with an area potential energy suppliers to fulfill their on trust, and the shared vision of en- given by the Department of Trade and for their soap production activity, as well requirement for renewable energy. abling the advancement of businesses Industry (DTI) and Clark Development as identification cards, meals, and trans- Spearheaded by the Third Party Bids and communities in Bauan. It is our priv- Corporation (CDC). portation allowance during their sched- and Awards Committee (TPBAC), the ilege to take this journey further, as we The beneficiaries, called soap uled activities. selection took about three months to support the needs of FBPC, and in turn, smiths, received PhP8,000 worth of ma- “We envisions that this project complete, where four energy suppliers, contribute to the continuing growth of terials and ingredients to start their soap to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship for including AboitizPower, were evaluated. residents and businesses in the prov- making busines. small and medium enterprises. At the FBPC President and General Manager ince, in ways that are reliable and sus- In her message, DTI Pampanga same time, this will also usher in more Ray Florence Reyes said they “take pride tainable,” Aboitiz said. Provincial Director Elenita Ordonio said opportunities to meet the supply and in the fair and transparent approach that This renewed partnership be- they will assist the beneficiaries not only demand needs of locators in this Free- FBPC undertook in selecting its renew- tween the two companies signals the on how to start their business, but also port,” CDC President Noel Manankil said. able energy supplier.” start of APRI’s delivery of 10 MW of clean on how to manage and sustain this. Earlier this year, 50 Aeta trainees “Through the program, the 10 completed a soap-making training pro- “First Bay Power Corporation energy to First Bay from its MakBan geo- designated soap smiths will produce gram initiated by CDC and DTI, wherein supports the mandate of the DOE to pre- thermal facility. This further aligns with soaps in different shapes and scents participants were taught to make soaps serve the integrity of competition while the thrust of the Aboitiz Group to grow from the natural ingredients that can be out of natural elements such as turmeric, pursuing the best energy supplier to help its Cleanergy portfolio and position itself grown and found in their localities. They oatmeal, malunggay, and guava, among us provide clean energy for Bauan. We as a major player in the renewable ener- will also be organized into a formal group others. (PIA 3) are happy that once again, AboitizPow- gy space. er will play a role in helping us achieve IN THE NAVY

Hanggang Sa Muli: An Unforgettable Four Years

PHILIPPINE SEA . Force 75 (CTF 75) prepare to conduct a refueling-at-sea during routine maritime operations. Maritime Expeditionary Security Force and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Force 75 (CTF 75) embarked and are conducting integrated littoral maritime security operations from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) with the Marines and Sailors already deployed as Task Force Ellis from I Marine Expeditionary Force. PB Mk VI provide increased capa- bilities to amphibious warships and can operate directly in support of the Navy platform or independently in support of mission tasking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

By U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim

It is with a heavy but full heart that or liberated Manila. Their poignant sto- I bid farewell to the Philippines, my ries will remain with me for the rest of home for the last four years. As I my life. think back to my November 2016 swearing in, I recall vividly the im- In addition to our security alliance, mense pride I felt at being appointed we share a robust economic partner- PHILIPPINE SEA. Patrol Boat (PB) Mk VI assigned to Commander, Task Force 75 (CTF 75) U.S. Ambassador to our oldest ally in ship that creates jobs, builds skills, and disembarks amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) in preparation for PB Asia. Coming from Los Angeles, the supports inclusive development. U.S. Mk VI integration. Maritime Expeditionary Security Force and Explosive Ordnance Dis- posal Mobile Unit Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Force 75 (CTF 75) embarked U.S. city home to the largest number companies are the largest employers and are conducting integrated littoral maritime security operations from the amphibious of Filipino-Americans, I had experi- and electronic exporters, and among dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) with the Marines and Sailors already deployed enced the unique generosity, warmth, the largest taxpayers in the Philippines. as Task Force Ellis from I Marine Expeditionary Force. PB Mk VI provide increased capa- and hospitality of the Filipino people. bilities to amphibious warships and can operate directly in support of the Navy platform From Bohol, to Davao, to Cebu, I’ve or independently in support of mission tasking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. But I could have never imagined the seen firsthand the positive impact U.S. Gadiel Zaragoza) incredible journey ahead. From our companies are making by investing in partnership to end the Marawi Siege, their Filipino workforce. In the face of to the historic return of the Balangiga the pandemic, U.S. companies stood bells, to fighting the COVID-19- pan by their Philippine partners, providing demic — time and time again I was medical supplies, IT support, and food amazed at what Americans and Fili- for frontliners. The U.S. government pinos could achieve together. When has provided more than Php1 billion I depart, I will take with me many in- to support Philippine government delible memories. COVID-19 efforts, including the recent donation of state-of-the-art ventilators One of them was visiting Marawi City manufactured in the Unites States. not long after the end of the siege. While the massive destruction caused I depart optimistic about the future of by the terrorists was heartbreaking, the U.S.-Philippines alliance in large I saw the best of humanity in the part due to the outstanding Filipino strength and resilience of the Marawi youth I met throughout my tenure. people. During a meeting with teach- Alumni of our Young Southeast Asian ers and students, I was awestruck by Leaders Initiative inspired through their their positive attitude, energy, and- re dedication to community and country, PHILIPPINE SEA. Patrol Boat (PB) Mk VI 1206 assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Se- solve to rebuild. Since the onset of the while Filipino teams impressed with curity Squadron 3 prepares to board amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD conflict, we have provided more than technological innovations in global 45) in preparation for PB Mk VI integration. Maritime Expeditionary Security Force and Php3.1 billion to support the recovery NASA competitions. Enthusiastic U.S.- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Force 75 (CTF 75) embarked and are conducting integrated littoral maritime security operations of their communities. Philippine mil- bound students I met at our Educatio- from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) with the Marines and itary leaders briefed me on the siege nUSA fairs will spark new collabora- Sailors already deployed as Task Force Ellis from I Marine Expeditionary Force. PB Mk VI and recounted the critical assistance tions with American classmates. As provides increased capabilities to amphibious warships and can operate directly in sup- we provided to help the Armed Forces port of the Navy platform or independently in support of mission tasking. (U.S. Marine Honorary Chairperson with Fulbright Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza) of the Philippines defeat the IS-inspired Philippines, I learned from the best and terrorists. Testifying to the strength of brightest Filipino students and academ- the alliance, President Trump, like so ics. Recognizing the unlimited potential many of his predecessors, visited the of these ties, our governments elevated Philippines within the first year of tak- higher education cooperation to a bilat- ing office, and the Philippines contin- eral strategic priority. This mutual in- ues to be the largest recipient of U.S. vestment reinforces our shared values military assistance in the Indo-Pacific as democracies and underscores that region. the Philippines’ greatest resource has, and always will be, its people. This alliance did not happen over- night. On the battlefields of World Whether watching college basketball, War II, American and Filipino service- meeting Filipino youth, or traveling to men forged bonds that laid the foun- stunning destinations, I’ve been in- dation of our alliance, a bedrock of spired and energized by the promise of peace and security for our nations this dynamic country and the depth of and the region. In recognition of our our special partnership. The next time deep gratitude to those who fought I wear a barong, enjoy lechon, crispy so bravely for our freedom, in 2018, tilapia, or buko pandan with my wife I had the honor of presiding over the and daughters, we will remember with first-ever Congressional Gold Medal fondness the wonderful friendships we ceremony in the Philippines. And this made here. It has been an honor and past year, we joined the Armed Forces a privilege to serve in the Philippines of the Philippines and veterans groups these past four years. With profound PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, to commemorate the 75th anniversary gratitude I bid the Philippines and my 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), walk up a ramp during a building breaching class aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of Expeditionary of the end of World War II, honoring Filipino friends farewell and say maram- Strike Group Seven (ESG 7), along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet the shared sacrifice and heroism of ing, maraming, salamat, and until next area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a Filipinos and Americans, whether they time – hanggang sa muli! ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Ma- defended Bataan, fought in Corregidor, rine Corps photo by Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton)