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Cruise ships, planes, travelers from countries affected by COVID-19 still banned in Subic SUBIC BAY FREEPORT —The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) formally approved a temporary ban on cruise ships, airplanes and travelers coming from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, as well as other countries affected by the new coro- navirus disease (COVID -19). SBMA Chairman Wilma T. Eisma said several measures were ratified by the SBMA board of directors on Tuesday un- der Board Resolution No. 20-02-1610 to ensure the health and safety of workers, residents, locators and visitors in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). “While Subic is a global trade gate- way, we have to enforce this ban on per- SBMA Chairman Wilma T. Eisma discusses health and safety measures during a meeting with Subic Bay Freeport stakeholders. (lower photo) sons and ships from affected countries and SBMA health personnel and security officers undertake temperature scanning at the Subic Bay Freeport Gates and public facilities other safety precautions to protect the stakeholders of Subic Bay,” she added. The measures included a tempo- BoC donates truckloads of relief goods for Taal thru PRC rary ban on the entry of persons, regard- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) donated to less of nationality, who come directly from the Philippine Red Cross two truckloads of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, or assorted items for the families affected by Taal Volcano’s eruption last month had travelled to these places within 14 Senator Richard J. Gordon, PRC days prior to arrival in the Philippines, as chairman and CEO, accepted Thursday af- well as on cruise ships and airplanes com- ternoon, the donation composed of vari- ing from COVID-affected countries, or car- ous food and non-food relief items, gath- rying passengers from any country affect- ered by the BOC from their relief operation ed by the virus. drive. Subic’s entry ban does not cover “We thank you for your patriotism, Filipino citizens and holders of permanent your dedication to service and the caring residency visa issued by the Philippine gov- for your fellow Filipinos that you displayed in coming up with this donation,” Gordon ernment, Eisma said. But the SBMA resolu- told the BOC officials and personnel, led by tion also temporarily banned the travel of Customs Officer Mimel Talusan, BOC-NAIA Filipinos from Subic to China, Hong Kong, (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) head, Macau, and Taiwan, she added. who delivered the donations. According to the World Health Or- ganization, more than 43,000 confirmed see BoC donates, page 02 cases of COVID-19 have been reported throughout the world since the outbreak early this year in China where the virus Zambulat Arts & Music Festival is at CASA San Miguel death toll has reached more than a thou- Zambulat (CASA SAN MIGUEL's ARTS AND go picking and carabao rides alongside CINE- and Zambales' own GUHIT PINAS, and the sand. MUSIC FESTIVAL in celebration of - NA SAMBAL, a selection of independent movies films of RUEL LOZENDO, MYRA BELTRAN, The affected countries included TIONAL ARTS MONTH) will be having a made in/about Zambales. JOHN CARLO NOVA, TIMOTHY MENDOZA, the Philippines, which recorded the only month-long series of community activities This is followed by the MAIN EVENT PLET BOLIPATA, and JAZEL KRISTIN. one other death outside of China, and 23 all over San Antonio throughout February at 5pm, a CONCERT directed by Ruelo Ze- Campers are welcome to pitch others: South Korea, Nepal, Vietnam, In- including murals, competitions, banca ndo headlined by RANSOM COLLECTIVE tents for a minimal fee, or avail of Glampers dia, Thailand, Japan, Cambodia, Singapore, painting, workshops and film showings. with GRACE NONO , EDRU ABRAHAM and Tents we will be offering in coming posts. Malaysia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, The celebration culminates on Feb his KONTRA GAPI, COKE BOLIPATA and the For more information and regular updates, 29, beginning at 8am with an Art and Food PUNDAQUIT VIRTUOSI , ANINO , the JULIAN visit our Zambulat Page https://facebook. Italy, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Fair of over 30 booths featuring local prod- DUQUE ENSEMBLE in addition to the bril- com/events/s/zambulat-casa-san-mi- Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Russia, ucts and fun activities such as mozzarella liance of Visual Artists LEEROY NEW, LALA guel-arts-/471237260427220/?ti=cl or call Australia, Canada, and the United States. making, workshops in art and music, man- PAVILANDO, RUSS LIGTAS, MARC COSICO 09178382752. Eisma said that as part of precau- tions in Subic, the SBMA board -also or dered the mandatory physical inspection of all foreign nationals entering SBMA gates to check for body temperature, cough, colds and other symptoms associ- ated with COVID-19. “Should a foreign national be pos- see ban on cruise ships, page 02

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LEGAL NOTICES SPORTS Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Country's youngest THIRD JUDICIAL REGION Olongapo City WFM Racasa Office of the Clerk of Court & Ex-Oficio Sheriff sets sights to UP-APO COMMUNITY RURAL BANK OF SAN FELIPE (ZAMBALES) INC., chess tourney Mortgagee,

-versus- EJF CASE NO. 2019-0-17

SPS. ROLY VALDEZ AND VENUS VALDEZ, Mortgagors. x ------x NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Upon application of extra-judicial foreclosure for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118 filed by the mortgagee, Sps. Roly Valdez and Venus Valdez, mortgag- ors, and with postal address at Cabaruan, Brgy. Consuelo Sur, San Marcelino, Zambales to satisfy the mortgagors in- ALFONSO ‘COKE’ BOLIPATA debtedness which as of November 19, 2019, amounts to (Headlining Artist at ZAMBULAT Arts & Music Festival) ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php100,000.00) Phil- Sat, Feb 29, 2020 - 5pm, CASA San Miguel, Zambales ippine Currency, excluding interest, charged, attorney’s . fees and expenses accruing after said date, all secured Alfonso ‘Coke’ Bolipata is one of the country’s leading mu- by the said mortgage and in compliance thereto, under- sicians; he’s a seasoned performer, teacher, writer, and signed Sheriff announces that on March 20, 2020 at 10:00 administrator of a community school for music and the o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter, infront of the arts. He has been widely recognized for his performanc- Lobby of the Municipal Hall, San Marcelino, Zambales, es and efforts in cultural development and was a recipient he will sell at public auction to the highest bidder and for of the 2000 TOYM Award (Ten Outstanding Young Men), cash, Philippine Currency, the following mortgaged prop- the Katha Award for his recording Pelikula, the 2001 Aliw erty, including all improvements existing thereon, particu- Award Best Instrumentalist for his performance of Proko- After winning the 2020 National Age Group Chess larly described as follows: fiev’s Violin Concerto with the Philippine Philharmonic Championships - Visayas Leg (Under 14 Girls) held in SM Orchestra, the 2002 Gawad ng Maynila Award, a National Seaside Cebu City last January 3 to 5, 2020, country's TAX DECLARATION NO. 005-0683 Book Award (Book Design) in 1997 for his children’s book youngest Woman Fide Master Antonella Berthe "Tonelle" “A parcel of residential lot situated at Consuelo Sur, San Water in the Ring of Fire, and the NCCA Alab ng Haraya Murillo Racasa is set to try her luck in the University of the Marcelino, Zambales, containing an area of 338 square Award. Philippines-Alpha Phi Omega-Patinikan Invitational Chess meters, more or less, as its permanent improvement . Tournament this coming February 24, 2020 at the UP Dili- thereon. Bounded on the north irrigation canal; on east A child prodigy, Coke comes from a family of musicians man Campus in Quezon City. road; on the south lot 005; and on the west lot 003; it and received his first violin lessons at the age of eight from " I hope to do well in this event," said the 12 year contains a residential house with a floor area of 33 square master musician Oscar C Yatco as a scholar of Stella G Bri- old Racasa, a grade 6 pupil of VCIS - Home School Glob- meters, more or less, made of CHB walls, cement floor, mo. His lessons continued with Basilio Manalo and Rizalina al, the country's representative in this year's World Youth Buenaventura. At age twelve, he won First Prize in the Na- Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship slated from April 12- glass jalousie windows, lawing ceiling, rest mixed mate- tional Music Competitions for Young Artists, subsequent- rials under G.I. roofing. Declared for taxation purposes ly leaving to study at the Juilliard School of Music in New 16, 2020 in Heraklion, Creta, Greece. under the Revised Declaration of Real property Tax No. York. His teachers include Dorothy Delay, Jascha Brodsky, It shall be recalled that Racasa won the 19th ASE- 005-0683 with an assessed value of P10,750.00 in force Felix Galimir, and James Buswell. He was a member of AN International Age Group Chess Championship held last for the current year. Said house is the actual possession Alexander Schneider’s New York String Orchestra and an June 2018 in Davao City. She bagged the gold medal in the of the mortgagors. original member of the New World Symphony in Miami standard competition and at the same time captured the under Michael Tilson Tomas. coveted WFM title for her effort. Thus, Racasa became the In the event the public auction should not take country's youngest WFM at the age of 11. place on the said date, it shall be held on March 27, 2020, Her campaign locally and internationally were without further notice. ban on cruise ship...... from page 1 supported by D. Edgard A. Cabangon of ALC group of com- itive for high body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or panies, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation Prospective bidders may investigate for - them higher, cough or colds and/or exhibit symptoms indicative of (PAGCOR) Chairman Andrea D. Domingo, Honorable May- selves the papers and documents appurtenant to the (COVID-19), he or she, as well as the travelling companions herein above-described property including encumbrances and their vehicle will not be allowed to enter the Freeport or Menchie Abalos and Councilor Charisse Abalos- Vargas thereon if any there be. Zone,” Eisma said. of Mandaluyong City, Engr. Rogelio SP Lim, President of She added that if the foreign national is a Freeport RSP Lim Construction Co Inc. Owner and developer of Boni Olongapo City, February 13, 2020. resident and is able to provide proof of residency, he or she Tower, Immediate Past President of Makati Med Mam will be admitted entry but will be required to proceed direct- Rose Montenegro and Mam Jean Altobano of Multimodal ly to his or her residence and will be reported to the Depart- Security and Investigation Agency Inc. ment of Health’) Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit for Other notable masters participating in the 1 day CHRISTOPHER T. PEREZ monitoring. event jointly organized by NCFP director Raymond Lin- The SBMA board likewise required SBFZ residents, Sheriff IV locators and employees who travelled from China, Hong sangan and IM Ronald Bancod are 13-times Philippine Kong, Macau, or Taiwan in the past 14 days to stay at home Open champion GM Rogelio "Joey" Antonio, WGM Janelle for self-quarantine even if they did not exhibit any sign or Frayna, IMs Hamed Nouri, Ronald Dableo, Roel Abelgas, Copy furnished: symptom of respiratory infection. These persons will be con- Yves Ranola, Rolando Nolte, Chito Garma, Daniel Quizon, Community Rural Bank of San Felipe (Zambales) Inc. sidered “persons under monitoring” (PUM), Eisma said. Michael Concio, Eric Labog, FMs Christopher Castellano, San Felipe, Zambales The required self-quarantine will also apply to any- Leonardo Carlos and Randy Segarra, NM Nick Nisperos, US one who came from other parts of the world with confirmed Master Jojo Aquino and CM Christopher Rodriguez. Sps. Roly Valdez and Venus Valdez COVID-19 infection, has no history of exposure, but with fe- -Glenn Garcia- Cabaruan, Brgy. Consuelo Sur ver and/or cough, she added. San Marcelino, Zambales Meanwhile, those exhibiting any COVID-19 symp- tom will be considered “patient under investigation” (PUI) Boc donates...... from page 1 and will be directed to the SBMA Public Health and Safety Department, or to any choice hospital. For her part, Talusan said they chose the PRC for Eisma said the Subic agency has also required for- their donation because they know that donations coursed eign nationals applying for Alien Employment Permit to sub- through the Red Cross really reach the target recipients. mit a medical certificate that he/she has no symptoms indic- “We want to help our kababayans displaced by Taal ative of COVID-19 for the past 14 days. Volcano’s eruption that’ why we launched a relief operation The SBMA has also asked business locators to under- drive in the BOC. Naisip namin mas maganda kung sa Red take daily thermal scanning of personnel in their offices and Cross namin papadaanin ‘yung naipon naming donations facilities and to observe disinfection practices, for schools para talagang makarating sa mga nangangailangan. They also in the Freeport to suspend all off-campus activities, and for know the areas that need these items the most, we don’t. hotels operators to report any guest who has travelled from The Red Cross will know where to distribute these dona- China or any other affected countries in the past 14 days pri- tions,” she said. or to check-in for monitoring purposes. The donations included food items such as noodles, water, instant coffee, rice, canned goods, milk, Milo and biscuits; while the non-food items included styro cups and plates, assorted medicines, face masks, assorted clothes, un- derwear, slippers, alcohol, sleeping mats, blankets, bath tow- els, face towels, hand towels, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkin, diaper, panty liners, baby wipes, whistles, flash lights, and stove, among others.

EDRU ABRAHAM/KONTRA-GAPI (Headlining Artist at ZAMBULAT Arts & Music Festival) Sat, Feb 29, 2020 - 5pm, CASA San Miguel, Zambales . Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-GaPi) is the resident Ethnic Music and Dance Ensemble of the College of Arts and Letters, University of the Philip- pines – Diliman. The Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino draws inspi- ration from this ancient and profound source- nur tured and sustained by the depth, wealth and cultural diversity of the Philippines and her Asian roots. Wide- 8C Fontaine Ext., East Tapinac, Olongapo City ly identified by its acronym Kontra-GaPi, the group TEL. 251- 3104 CELL: 0917 503-8350 / 0928 503-8350 strives to express music and kindred arts from indige- 0932 879-8350 / 0917 879-8350 nous well-springs, reaping from the people and giving email: [email protected] SBMA health personnel and security officers undertake tem- back to them in new form “as magical as the moon- perature scanning at the Subic Bay Freeport Gates and public www.subicbaynews.com facilities. light and constantly changing as water”. Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 03 AROUND CENTRAL LUZON BALITA SA WIKANG PINOY SM Olongapo Malls boost Ruta ng NLEX mula C-5 papuntang sanitation for all Gitnang Luzon

Pasisimulan na ni Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar ngayong taon ang pag- papahaba ng North Luzon Expressway o NLEX hanggang sa C-5 ngayong taon. Isa itong elevated expressway na magsisimula sa eastbound ng Mindanao Avenue exit na dadaan sa ibabaw ng Luzon Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue at Carlos P. Garcia Avenue hanggang makarating sa C-5. Layunin nito na mapabilis ang biyahe mula sa nasabing mga lansangan palabas sa NLEX patungo sa direksyon ng mga lalawigan sa Gitna at Hilagang Luzon. (Shane F. Velasco) SM Malls in Olongapo boost its san- formation to mall goers. itation as preventive measure against the Front liners like guards and janitorial person- LUNGSOD NG MEYCAUAYAN-- Nakatakdang Garcia Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, spread of Novel Coronavirus (nCoV). nel are also directed to wear mask while ten- simulan ngayong taon ang konstruksyon ng Luzon Avenue hanggang makalabas sa east- SM Olongapo Central and SM Olongapo ants as well as mall employees undergone bagong ruta ng North Luzon Expressway o bound ng Mindanao Avenue exit ng NLEX. Downtown placed its mall under sanitized awareness seminar on the nature, preven- NLEX sa silangang direksyon. Ayon pa kay Villar, prayoridad na zone by deploying alcohol dispensers in all tion and symptoms of nCoV. Alcohol dispens- Sa isang inspeksyon ni Public Works masimulan ang unang 8.35 kilometro na entrances, rest rooms and cashier counters ers are also deployed in office entrances, and Highways Secretary Mark Villar sa isang mula sa eastbound ng Mindanao Avenue exit to encourage customers to sanitize their all employees are required to sanitize their proyekto sa NLEX, ipinaliwanag niya padada- hanggang Commonwealth Avenue. hands upon entering the mall. A sanitation hands when entering and leaving the office. liin nito ang biyahe mula sa Circumferential team frequently disinfects elevator, escala- They were given pocket-sized alcohol and en- Road 5 o C-5 patungo sa mga lalawigan ng Isasakatuparan ito sa pamamagitan tor handrails, glass doors and railings. couraged to refill them from the dispenser. Gitna at maging sa Hilagang Luzon nang hin- ng pagkukumpleto ng relokasyon ng mga Health Advisory describing the com- These preventive measures are di na dadaan sa Balintawak. naninirahan sa right-of-way nitong itatayong mon signs of nCoV as well as the preventive strictly implemented for the safety of both Kapag natapos ang konstruksyon sa NLEX segment 8.2. measures are also visible in all mall entranc- SM customers and employees. taong 2022, ang mga sasakyan mula sa C-5 Nagkakahalaga ang proyekto ng es to raise awareness and to give proper in- ay aakyat sa isang 11.5 kilometrong elevated 7.48 bilyong piso na gagastusan ng NLEX expressway na tatawaging segment 8.2 ng Corporation na siyang konsesyonaryo sa pat- NLEX na lalabas sa eastbound ng Mindanao uloy na modernisasyon at pagpapahaba pa Avenue exit. ng NLEX. (PIA 3) OFW Hospital to rise Tatahak ito sa ibabaw ng Carlos P. Libreng binhi sa 83,200 magsasaka soon in Pampanga LUNGSOD AGHAM NG MUÑOZ -- Humigit ku- maraming maaaring makuha ng isang mag- mulang 83,200 magsasaka sa Gitnang Luzon sasaka ay nasa apat na bag ng binhi na kung CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The “Dahil po sa pakikipag-tulungan ang nakinabang sa ipinamahaging libreng saan ang bawat bag ay naglalaman ng 20 first ever hospital in the country that will natin sa iba-ibang ahensya, lalo na posa binhi ng Philippine Rice Research Institute kilogram na sapat upang taniman ang nasa solely cater to the medical needs of overseas Bloomberry, maisasakatuparan na po natin o PhilRice sa ilalim ng Rice Competitiveness kalahating ektaryang bukirin. Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families ang pagpapagawa ng hospital para sa mga Enhancement Fund o RCEF. Batay sa datos ng PhilRice ay may- will soon rise in this province. kababayan nating OFW. (Because of our col- Ayon kay PhilRice Regional Coordi- roon pang natitirang 10,000 bag ng binhi sa A memorandum of understanding laboration with different agencies, especially nator for RCEF Fred Saludez, nasa 213,770 iba’t ibang lokalidad sa rehiyon na maaari (MOU) through the private-public partner- Bloomberry, the construction of a hospital bags ng mga binhi o 95.2 porsyento na ang pang ipamahagi sa mga nangangailangang ship of the provincial government of Pam- for our OFWs will be realized),” Governor naipamahagi sa mga benepisyaryong mag- magsasaka. panga, Department of Labor and Employ- Dennis Pineda said. sasaka sa rehiyon na sinimulan Nobyembre Ang payo ni Saludez ay siguraduhing ment (DOLE), Department of Health (DOH), The Bloomberry Cultural Founda- nang nakaraang taon hanggang nito lamang maayos ang pag-iimbak ng mga binhi, tiyak- Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corpo- tion, Inc., the corporate social responsibility katapusan ng Enero 2020. ing nakalagay sa mga lugar na hindi naaar- ration (PAGCOR), and Bloomberry Cultural arm of Solaire Resort and Casino, pledged Pinakamarami sa lalawigan ng Nue- awan o naaanggihan upang maiwasang ma- Foundation, Inc. was signed Wednesday at PHP500 million for the construction of the va Ecija na kung saan ipinamahagi ang nasa masa at masira. Kingsborough International Convention Cen- hospital. 71,029 bags ng binhi sumunod ang Pampan- Kung hindi maipapamahagi ang ter here for the project. Bloomberry executive director Filipi- ga na may 60,711 at Tarlac na may 34,852 mganatitirang binhi ay dadaan muli sa pag- Department of Labor and Employ- na Laurena said it is so far the biggest project bags. susuri kung maaari pang isama sa susunod ment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III, who that their company has pledged to support. Ito aniya ay pinangasiwaan katulong na seed distribution program o ilalaan bilang ang mga lokal na pamahalaan na tumutukoy donasyon sa mga tanggapan ng Department led the MOU signing, said the construction “When we received this proposal to sa mga benepisyaryo ng programa batay sa of Social Welfare and Development at Bu- of the hospital is in recognition of the OFWs’ sponsor the first ever OFW hospital in the nakasaad sa batas na kinakailangang mga na- reau of Jail Management and Penology. vital contribution to the country’s economy. country, it did not entail a lot of discussion in karehistro sa Registry System for Basic Sec- Aabot sa 422,776 bags ang target na “Ang kahalagahan nito ay free med- our board,” she said. tors in Agriculture o RSBSA. ipamahaging libreng binhi sa mga magsasaka ication and hospitalization. Libre, walang The hospital for OFWs was the Pahayag pa ni Saludez, ang bawat sa rehiyon para sa darating na wet season na bayad ang ating mga OFW. (The significance brainchild of then Governor and now Vice benepisyaryo ay binibigyan ng ID at may- mas mataas kumpara nitong nakaraang pro- of the project is free medication and hospi- Governor Lilia Pineda. roong sariling reference code upang madali grama na nag-target lamang ng humigit sa talization for our OFWs). It is solely dedicat- To further improve the healthcare ang pagsasaayos ng mga datos at matiyak 324,000 bags. ed for the OFWs," he said. services in the soon-to-rise hospital, she said na nakararating mismo sa mga magsasaka Kaniyang binigyang diin na ang la- To kick start the construction of the the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Cor- ang mga naturang benepisyo at programa sa hat ng mga magsasaka sa bansa ay kasali at OFW hospital, the provincial government poration (Pagcor), headed by Director An- pagsasaka. maaaaring makatanggap ng mga libreng bin- will enter into a perpetual usufruct on a drea Domingo, will donate PHP200 million Kabilang sa ipinamahaging binhi ay hi mula sa RCEF. 1.5-hectare land at the Provincial Engineer’s worth of hospital equipment. mga national recommended variety tulad ng Tiyakin lamang aniya na nakarehis- Office, Barangay Sindalan, this city. A dialysis and cancer centers are also NSIC Rc 222, NSIC Rc 160, NSIC Rc 216 gayun- tro sa RSBSA o kaya ay magtungo sa mga Governor Dennis Pineda said those being planned to be built on a 2,000-square din ang mga regional recommended variety tanggapan ng pagsasaka sa nakasasakop na who will benefit from the project are OFWs meter lot adjacent to the OFW hospital. na NSIC Rc 402 at NSIC Rc 480 na mula sa munisipyo o siyudad upang makapagpare- from Pampanga and the whole Central Lu- (PNA) mga kinikilalang seed cooperative sa bansa. histro at mapabilang sa mga magiging bene- Pagtitiyak ni Saludez, ang mga- na pisyaryo. zon. tanggap na libreng binhi ay mga dekalidad na Samantala, kung mayroong ta- produktong dumaan sa pagsusuri ng Bureau nong sa programang RCEF ay maaaring tu- of Plant Industry at National Seed Quality mawag o mag-text sa hotline ng PhilRice na Control Services. 09171117423 o kaya ay sa Department of NLEX Harbor Link Malabon Batay sa panuntunan, ang pinaka- Agriculture sa 09209462474. (PIA 3) THE RANSOM COLLECTIVE Exit opens on February 21 (Headlining Artist at ZAMBULAT Arts CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan — Department The NLEX Harbor Link C3-R10 Sec- & Music Festival) of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec- tion starts from Caloocan Interchange to Sat, Feb 29, 2020 - 5pm, CASA San retary Mark Villar ordered on Friday to expe- C3 Road, Caloocan City to Radial Road 10 in Miguel, Zambales . dite construction of the C3 to Dagat-Dagatan Navotas City, connecting to the previously Composed of Kian Ransom (vocals, road project to meet the deadline for the opened 5.65-kilometer NLEX Harbor Link guitar), Redd Claudio (drums), Jer- formal opening of the Malabon exit of the Segment 10 that passes through Karuhatan, maine Choa Peck (percussions, vo- North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Harbor Link Valenzuela City, Governor Pascual Avenue cals), Leah Halili (bass, vocals), Lily C3-R10 section on February 21. in Malabon City, and 5th Avenue/C3 Roa in Gonzales (keyboards, vocals), and Villar, together with NLEX Corpora- Caloocan City. Muriel Gonzales (violin, vocals), the tion officials led by chief operating officer “We are anticipating that truckers band first waves when they won the Raul Ignacio, conducted the final inspection and freight forwarders will greatly benefit Wanderband competition in 2014. of the project which will serve as an alter- from this new road since their cargo trucks . nate corridor for motorists bound for the will have 24/7 access, and in turn, translate But it wasn’t until 2017 when they Port Area from NLEX. to faster delivery of goods to and from the released their first full-length studio "I gave them one week or seven provinces in North and Central Luzon,” Igna- album, “Traces,” that they became days to finish the C3 to Dagat-Dagatan por- cio said. sought after in the live circuit. tion, which is about 1.2 kilometers," Villar Included in the Duterte adminis- . said during a media interview. tration’s “Build Build Build” infrastructure Characterized by propulsive back- Once the project is completed, trav- program, the NLEX Harbor Link is seen to beats, jangly strings, and introspec- el time from Port Area to NLEX is expected to ease traffic congestion and drive commerce tive vocals, The Ransom Collective has crafted a unique and layered be reduced from more than an hour to just between the Harbor area and Central and sound that has won the hearts of the 10 minutes. North Luzon areas. more discriminating and progressive "We are making sure that all the It intends to advance transport lo- music fans. It came as no surprise safety features of the expressway are in gistics and provide an alternative route for that they quickly became one of the place before we open it to the public,” said motorists, bypassing EDSA and other busy most sought after alternative acts in Villar, noting that the entire 2.6-km C3-R10 streets of Manila. (PNA) the live circuit. Section will be operational by next month. IN THE NAVY Japan’s Amphibious Rapid Deploy- ment Brigade embarks for the first time with America ESG, 31st MEU

PUI in Olongapo City now recovering OLONGAPO CITY—The first patient under in- “For the meantime, health workers vestigation (PUI) for the coronavirus disease are still monitoring the patient and all the 2019 (Covid-19) in this city is now asymp- precautionary measures have been put in tomatic, which means with no more fever place,” he said. nor other symptoms of the dreaded viral “The public is assured that the CHO, disease. James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital and the Anthony Bayarong, spokesperson of local task force are doing all to protect the the Olongapo Covid-19 Task Force, said the public against Covid-19,” he added. PUI has shown progress and has no more fe- Dr. Rodrick Bustamante, head of the ver and cough. city health office, said Thursday that the PUI, “With this development, we are who arrived from Taiwan, voluntarily con- positive that the patient will continue to get tacted CHO and told them of having fever healthy and eventually be discharged from and cough. the hospital,” Bayarong said in a statement. Meanwhile, Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. The PUI is still in isolation at the appealed to residents to remain calm as they James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital for close are doing everything to prevent the entry of monitoring. the disease in the city. (PNA 4 of 5 Bataan PUIs discharged from hospital BALANGA CITY, Bataan -- The Provincial for the virus and is awaiting the result. Health Office (PHO) here announced on Buccahan emphasized that being a Monday that four of five patients under in- PUI category does not automatically mean vestigation (PUIs) for the novel coronavirus that a patient is afflicted with the virus. KIN BLUE, OKINAWA.Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st in the province have been released from "Only the result of a lab exam will Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japanese Amphibious confinement in hospitals. determine it," she said. Rapid Deployment Brigade service members hold security during a simulated bi- Dr. Rosanna Buccahan, PHO chief, Buccahan also corrected a report lateral small-boat raid on Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9, 2020. Marines and the said three were earlier released after testing from the Department of Health-Region 3 negative of Covid-19. that there were six PUIs in the province. ARDB conducted a bilateral small-boat raid leading into a High-Mobility Artillery Another one, she said, was dis- "Only five and we have already in- Rocket System insert and simulated shot. The America Expeditionary Strike Group, charged after undergoing quarantine for 14 formed DOH-3 about it," she said. 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance days but refused to undertake laboratory She assured the public that PUIs interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to de- tests. were properly isolated and that they have fend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official Marine Corps photo by She said the fifth was already tested nothing to worry about. (PNA) Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton) 1stLt Demond Glover CRRCs that can deploy from naval vessels 5 PUIs cleared, 3 under investigation in Bulacan 31st MEU Communication Strategy and such as Dock Landing Ships to attack an ob- CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan — The Provin- Governor Daniel Fernando, mean- Operations jective and leave a contested area before cial Health Office-Public Health (PHO-PH) while, called on Bulakenyos to remain calm an adversary has the ability to react. on Tuesday said there are three patients still amid the threat of coronavirus. PHILIPPINE SEA- For the first time, the Ja- Boat Co. consists of over 170 Ma- under investigation (PUIs) for the 2019 novel He asked his constituents to be vig- coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019- ilant and discerning in receiving and dissem- pan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) rines from BLT 1/5 specially trained in com- nCoV ARD) in this province. inating information in order to prevent the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade bat swimming and raid force mission sets, Provincial health officer Joy Gomez spread of fake news. (ARDB) has attached to the America Expe- and highly adaptable and responsive in cri- said five of the eight PUIs in the province Fernando also reminded the Bulak- ditionary Strike Group (ESG) and embarked sis scenarios. have already tested negative of the highly enyos of the preventive measures such as with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit In order to successfully execute contagious coronavirus while the three oth- frequent and proper handwashing, prop- (MEU) for culminating mission training in raid training, the 31st MEU team utilizes ers were isolated in a hospital pending the er cough etiquette, avoiding unprotected the vicinity of Kin Blue Beach, Okinawa, Ja- the Rapid Response Planning Process in results of their laboratory tests. contact with farm or wild animals, ensuring pan, Feb. 9, 2020. order to quickly respond to and improve “The results of the laboratory test that food is well-cooked, and maintaining a The embarked forces conducted the decision-making cycle that prepares for three PUIs will be released on Thursday. healthy lifestyle to mount up immunity. boat raid scenarios over a few weeks’ time Marines and Sailors for complex mission The three patients were isolated already for Based on the latest PHO-PH update, to improve tactics and techniques between profiles within hours upon receiving an ex- the past two days,” she said in an interview. there is no confirmed case of coronavirus in Marines of the 31st MEU and the soldiers ecution or warning order. Gomez also confirmed that the the province. (PNA) of ARDB boat platoon, in coordination with “It’s great to see the U.S. Sailors three PUIs came from China. the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship and Marines work together with our JGSDF USS Germantown (LSD 42). By completing counterparts,” Said Capt. Rich LeBron, these scenarios, the Navy-Marine Corps commodore, Amphibious Squadron 11. LALA PAVILANDO team and ARDB demonstrated the ability “Pursuing integration of naval forces, to in- (Headlining Artist at ZAMBULAT Arts to cooperatively execute complex mission clude those of allies and partners, goes a & Music Festival) sets in littoral environments. long way in delivering security and stability Sat, Feb 29, 2020 - 5pm, “Marines and Sailors of the Ameri- in the Indo-Pacific region.” CASA San Miguel, Zambales ca ESG are proud to work together with the The Germantown is a dock land- ARDB boat platoon and JGSDF, as we refine ing ship used to assist in transportation of Lala Pavilando is a Visual Artist based in Manila. our naval integration in order to deny ad- Marines of the 31st MEU that embark and She is currently a teacher and a resident artist at versaries opportunity to exploit maritime land elements of a landing force in amphib- an art institution in Zambales (CASA San Miguel). terrain, said Col. Robert Brodie, command- ious operations. LSDs support conventional Her work delves into interdisciplinary ing officer of the 31st MEU.” It is imperative landing craft, serve as aviation platforms, practice and artistic research on found objects and that we continue to challenge each other and transport additional cargo that assists its relation to culture, belief and personal memo- and grow as an interdependent team that a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. ries. can flex combat power and adaptability in The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' Check Lala's exhibit at ZAMBULAT and see any contested environment. This patrol will only continuously forward-deployed MEU, all her exquisite art installations all over CASA San mark a new milestone in our deterrence ef- provides a flexible and lethal force com- Miguel. forts in the Indo-PACOM AOR.” prised of a command element, Marine During boat raid training, the Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 ARDB boat platoon and Charlie Company, (REIN), Combat Logistics Battalion 31, and Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th BLT 1/5 ready to perform a wide range of Marines (BLT 1/5) insert by combat rubber military operations across the Indo-Pacific raiding craft (CRRC) from the Germantown region. to Kin Blue Beach. Following the comple- The America Expeditionary Strike tion of the scenarios, the participating forc- Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the es had demonstrated the ability to rapidly U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to en- insert from ship-to-shore in austere condi- hance interoperability with allies and part- tions in order to execute critical missions ners and serve as a ready response force to on the ground. defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pa- Boat raids typically involve the cific region. rapid deployment of infantry Marines in Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 to Begin on February 25, 2020 Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 (CG20) is the regional relationships. 39th iteration of the Cobra Gold series of exercises. The largest regional annual mul- Media are invited to attend the following tinational military exercise in the Indo-Pa- events: cific, it is one of many annual exercises that · February 25: Cobra Gold Opening serve as visible symbols of the U.S.-Thai de- Ceremony, Camp Akatotsarot in Phitsanu- fense alliance. CG20 will demonstrate our lok Province steadfast commitment towards enhancing · February 28: Amphibious Assault GRACE NONO CINESAMBAL at Zambulat Art critical capabilities and readiness required Demonstration, Hat Yao Beach, Sattahip (Headlining Artist at ZAMBULAT Arts & & Music Festival to address the full spectrum of security District, Chonburi Province Music Festival) challenges in the Indo-Pacific together. · February 29: Non-combatant Evac- Sat, Feb 29, 2020 - 5pm, CASA San Enjoy a full day selection of speakers from CG20 will feature 29 countries, uation Operation (NEO) / Transportation Miguel, Zambales independent movies made in/about Zam- including seven full participating nations, of Japanese Nationals Overseas (TJNO), bales and check out the Trade Fair/Bazaar two nations with limited participation, U-Tapao Airfield, Rayong Province Grace specializes in the performance of (9am to 3pm) & Concert at 5pm in the and 20 observing countries, with approx- · March 3: Landmine Demolition at Pak- a number of prayer chants from different evening. imately 5,500 U.S. personnel directly par- dee Paendin Range, Sa Kaeo Province parts of the Philippines taught to her by ticipating in various events both ashore · March 4: Humanitarian Assistance mostly elderly oral singers. Narrative | Documentary | Experimental and afloat. The exercise underscores the and Disaster Relief at the Disaster Relief She also sings love laments from | Dancefilms United States’ and Thailand’s commitment Training Center in Phanom Sarakham Dis- the Visayas. Grace has been featured in to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, and is the trict, Chachengsao Province concerts at the Cultural Center of the Phil- Program A: Pushing the Boundaries principal forum for like-minded nations in · March 5: Humanitarian Civic Action ippines in Manila, the House of World Cul- • Jazel Kristin the regions committed to the rules-based Project Dedication Ceremony, Ban Krang tures in Berlin, the Circulo de Bellas Artes in • Ruelo Zendo international order to cooperate on shared (Phra Khao Chaiyasit) School, Phitsanulok Madrid, the Lincoln Center's La Casita Fes- • John Carlo Nova security challenges. Province tival and the Asian American Arts Alliance's This year’s Cobra Gold will consist · March 6: Combined Arms Live Fire Locating the Sacred Festival in New York, Program B: How to Start Your Film Jour- of three primary events: a staff exercise Exercise (CALFEX) / Closing Ceremony, Ban the Asia Society in New York and Hong Kong ney which includes a senior leader seminar, Dan Lan Hoi District, Sukhothai Province and many more. • Tim Mendoza humanitarian civic action projects in Thai Thailand and the United States will Grace has released six award-win- • Plet Bolipata communities, and a field training exercise co-host the annual, multilateral Exercise ning solo albums and has contributed tracks • Myra Beltran that includes a variety of training events to Cobra Gold in various areas throughout the to around fifteen recording compilations. Program C: Ways of Seeing enhance interoperability and strengthen Kingdom of Thailand from February 25 to She has also co-produced five recordings on • Sherad Anthony Sanchez March 6, 2020 Philippine oral music traditions -----