“Radiating positivity, creating connectivity”

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Room 310-A, 3rd floor WDC Bldg. Osmeña Blvd., City WEEK You may visit Cebu Business Week Facebook page. Tourists to drop 40% due to Covid Arrivals rose 6M in 2014 to 13M in 2019 but will drop

The GMR-Megawide can overcome this,” Harrison Harrison said the Cebu Airport Corporation said. increase in tourist arrivals is (GMCAC) said they expect an GMCAC has a contract because of their destination immediate 40 percent drop with the Department of marketing strategies and of tourist arrivals in Cebu this Transportation (DOTr) their knowhow on what it year because of travel ban on and the Mactan-Cebu takes to interest airlines in several ban due to Corona International Airport operating viable routes in Virus Disease (Covid) 2019. Authority (MCIAA) to Cebu. Andrew Harrison, manage both the domestic It is just unfortunate this GMCAC chief economic and international passenger year that the threat of Covid adviser, said the places under terminals from 2014 to 2039. 2019 has become global that travel ban are China, Macau GMCAC was the one even domestic tourists are and Hongkong. who built the world-class not traveling in the country “We cannot say how international terminal that for fear of being hit by the many (passengers) from was inaugurated by President dreaded disease. each country as it varies . However, Harrison is from day to day but what we The international confident that they can easily can say is we expect a loss terminal has a small hotel recover with the decrease in of up to 2,100 daily arriving where passegners going tourist arrivals once the issue passengers,” Harrison said. abroad can check in and will fade away. He added that because relax while waiting for their On the other hand, of the ban and Corona departure time. Harrison said the coming Virus disease (Covid) 2019, When GMCAC took direct flight between MCIA Europeans are now reluctant over the passenger terminal and Los Angeles (California, to travel to the Asia region operation in 2014, it was 6.9 United States) will be for fear that they may catch million passenger arrivals Philippine Airlines’ state of the it. per annum, and it increased art Boeing 777 which has the “Europeans, on the whole, to 13 million at present. latest fun and entertainment, are avoiding Asia. In He admitted that the and good seating. Singapore, you can see how number of flights was “So, it’s a great product. thin the population in the temporarily reduced due to I’ve flown with them and I city, even in the malls, taxi the Covid 2019 issue, but is really enjoyed it. And the best queues, etcetera. We have confident that they will soon thing is that other carriers seen the same phenomenon recover. can’t really compete with the everywhere like Thailand, There were also seven hospitality of the crew. That and other Asian countries. international flights in 2014,you can’t get anywhere else,” We shall pray to God that we and now they have 26. Harrison said. EOB Andrew Harrison, GMCAC chief economic adviser 2 February 11 - February 17, 2020 Cebu Business Week LOCAL Tuburan Café opens soon

A coffee shop using sugar that cause diabetes. said. the homegrown Tuburan In an interview with He said the first national coffee will open soon in Cebu Business Week (CBW), government agency that Tuburan town, said Vice Diamante said they are helped Tuburan plant Mayor Democrito M. successively enhancing their coffee is the Department of “Aljun”Diamante. capability to produce honey Environment and Natural Tuburan Café will from beehives that they Resources (DENR) under its showcase to local and foreign are nurturing as the best National Greening Program. tourists the coffee planted in sweetener for Tuburan Coffee. “The DENR encouraged some 3,500 hectares within “I will invite the media the people to plant coffee the town’s farmlands. and officials of nationalinstead of the traditional Along with coffee, government agencies (NGAs) trees which they cut off for Diamante said he also expects who significantly helped in charcoal and firewood to “honey bee” production in propagating coffee during earn money. In planting the municipality to go full the coming grand opening coffee trees, they will not swing and provide a healthy of Tuburan Café,” Diamante cut them for charcoal and alternative to traditional firewood simply because of fruits where they can earn more. The DENR paid the people who want to plant and grow coffee,” Diamante said. Diamante said National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) 7 Director Efren Carreon then called under Director Edilberto the farmers’ harvest at a on different regional Paradela is the one who reasonable price, far higher directors for the government designed the packaging of than the buying price of a big convergence program to help Tuburan coffee. coffee company in the mountain barangays farmers Diamante said the country. uplift their living condition. product was awarded He said the TCTMC “The convergence or under the Community technicians will teach and anti-poverty program was Empowerment for Science guide the people on aimed to reduce the number and Technology (CEST) last how to plant, grow and of families who are suffering July 21, 2019 at Philippine harvest coffee. They economically. It named Sta. International Convention (technicians) will process Fe, Dalaguete, and Tuburan as Center (PICC), wherein the coffee. pilot areas,” Diamante said. Tuburan received cash in the “At present, we can He said that there are amount of P200,000 for its claim that Tuburan is now about 3,500 hectares of poverty alleviation program. the coffee capital in Cebu land which are planted with Diamante added that based on DENR record that coffee. Tuburan Coffee Technical 3,500 hectares of land are Department of Science Marketing Corporation now planted with coffee,” Vice Mayor Democrito M. “Aljun”Diamante and Technology (DOST) 7 (TCTMC) directly buys Diamante said. EOB

No taker of P300-million SF port project The Cebu Port Authority international operations. already hired consultants to a P10 billion loan from the (CPA) said there is no interested “The DOTr may reduce the draft the design and other South Korean government person or entity to implement bidding requirements so the requirements of the project. in June 2018 and work on the P300-million port project in P300 million will be enough “If the consultants can the port was scheduled to be San Fernando, Cebu. to implement the project, or complete the design in three started by October 2018. CPA General Manager infuse more funds to attract months, the project could be However, then CPA Leonilo Miole said they have contractors,” Miole said. started this year,” Miole said. General Manager Angelo already conducted public On the other hand, He said the Department of Verdan who later died and bidding for the project twice but Miole said the port in Talisay Public Works and Highways replaced by Miole, said that both biddings were declared City which is also owned by (DPWH) is now working on the project was delayed due to failure due to lack of takers. CPA was already expanded the opening and expansion some lapses on the side of the Miole said the funds by reclaiming the adjacent of at least three roads that Koreans. came from the Department shallow area to accommodate could compliment the coming Recently, Consolacion, of Transportation (DOTr) ocean-going vessels. container port. Cebu Vice Mayor Teresa but reportedly not enough to “We can also utilize the The coming container port Pepito Alegado said that the realize the port project because Talisay port for both domestic in Consolacion is scheduled to DOTr is now coordinating of the escalating prices of and international usage,” be completed five years from with her to fasttract the materials and equipment. Miole said. 2020 so that if will go beyond implementation of the new The CPA is the end-user of On the Cebu International the term of President Rodrigo container port which will be the port project, which can be Container Port in Consolacion, Duterte. an added economic activity in utilized for both domestic and Cebu, Miole said DOTr has On record, Duterte signed her town. EOB CPA General Manager Leonilo Miole Cebu Business Week February 11 - February 17, 2020 3 LOCAL SCENE Mayor Ahong to reclaim 500 hectares Companies urged to accept certified true copy documents Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Corporation (GMCAC), at Marina Mall intersection Junard “Ahong” Chan will said the Department of can worsen the trafficfrom first time jobseekers reclaim about 500 hectares Transportation (DOTr) has problem instead of solving it. along the seashores of issued them an Original “The intention of The Department of Labor consideration identified is Barangays Ibo, Bangkal Proponent Status (OPS) constructing the fourth and Employment enjoins the time of the submission and Mactan to expand its to construct a third MCIA bridge is to solve theprivate traffic establishments to of original pre-employment business areas. runway. problem. If it will be at require only certified truedocuments that shall only Chan, the new energetic GMCAC has a contract to Marina Mall intersection, copy of the pre-employment be done and required once and innovative chief executive manage the MCIA passenger it will defeat the purpose documents from First Time the First Time Jobseeker is of Lapu-Lapu City, said the terminals from 2014 to because it is near the Jobseekers. offered the job. reclamation will definitely2039. It has constructed existing Marcelo B. Fernan Labor Secretary Silvestre Covered by the First expand business centers the international passenger Bridge. The motorists from H. Bello III, in a Labor Time Jobseekers Act are especially that it is near terminal which President both Mandaue City and the Advisory issued recently, put governmental transactions Mactan-Cebu International Rodrigo Duterte inaugurated airport will be choked at the premium on the limitations that would include the Airport (MCIA). IT as a world-class edifice. intersection,” Chan said. of the privilege granted to following, namely: (1) Earlier, Louie Ferrer, Chan told Cebu Business He said their First Time Jobseekers in Police clearance certificate; president of GMR- Week that the reclamation recommendation is to getting pre-employment (2) National Bureau of Megawide Cebu Airport under the city government is transfer the location requirements from issuing Investigation clearance; (3) not designed for the runway somewhere in Barangay Ibo. government agencies free of Barangay Clearance; (4) but he is open to discuss the He said the city government charge. Medical Certificate from a matter. will reclaim about 500 Under the First Time public hospital, provided that Chan has recommended hectares at the seashores of Jobseekers Act or Republic fees and charges collected for to the National Government Barangays Ibo, Bangkal and Act No. 11261, First Time laboratory tests and other that the coming fourth Mactan. Jobseekers can only be medical procedures required bridge linking Lapu-Lapu Chan said the Philippine issued with pre-employment for the grant of a medical city to Cebu mainland shall Export Zone Administration documents free of charge certificate shall not be free of be diverted to Barangay Ibo (PEZA) will also reclaim once and that there’s only charge; (5) Birth Certificate; instead of at Marina Mall in the seashores of Barangays one original copy of the pre- (6) Marriage Certificate; Barangay Pusok which is an Pusok and Ibo, infront of employment document/s to (7) Transcript of academic intersection in the national its existing property to be issued to them. records issued by State highway and airport road. accommodate applications Labor Advisory No. 07, Colleges and Universities; (8) The city endorsed the of firms to locate in the area.Series of 2020, issued by Tax Identification Number fourth bridge on condition He said PEZA officialsthe Secretary, reiterated (TIN); (9) Unified Multi- that it should not be had a dialogue with him last the limitations of the law Purpose ID (UMID) card; located at the Marina Mall month and explained that and at the same time urged and (10) Other documentary intersection to avoid a future they will conduct reclamation companies to consider requirements issued by the traffic bottleneck. to expand their area. EOB accepting certified government true that may be Chan said putting the copies of pre-employment required by employees from other end of the fourth bridge requirements from First job applicants. City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan Time Jobseekers. Another DTI’s Tatak Pinoy initiatives get unrivaled rise in 2020 budget

The Department of Our growth has been fueled the productivity of many up products and services 11293, the innovation fund Trade and Industry (DTI) by consumption and if we are MSMEs, worth mentioning through innovation in will be established “to has been favored with an to progress to the next level, those in the food the areas of quality, strengthen entrepreneurship unprecedented increase we must work on making manufacturing industry. product development, and enterprises engaged in its budget for 2020, a shift from a consuming Funding in the amount design, standards com- in developing innovative as the government’s society to a producing of P790.7M has also pliance, marketability, solutions benefitting “primary coordinative, society,” he added. been provided for the product capability and the poorest of the poor.” promotive, facilitative From a total of P4.67 establishment of more brand development. P200 million is allocated and regulatory arm” with billion in 2017, the DTI’s Negosyo Centers around “Innovation is key to to the Livelihood Seeding regard to trade, industry budget has steadily increased the country to help MSMEs improving the products and Program and Negosyo and investment activities. to P5.86 billion in 2018, P6.1 in making their businesses services that we already Serbisyo sa Barangay to Senator Sonny Angara billion in 2019, and P7.98 more profitable. have in order to make provide assistance to the said, the government is billion in 2020. The Negosyo Centers them more marketable marginalized sectors of ramping up efforts to improve Funded under the DTI’s help facilitate the business and economically-viable society such as the indigenous the quality of products budget is the Shared Service registration of MSMEs both domestically and peoples, displaced indivi- and services produced in Facilities (SSFs) project and provide them with abroad,” Angara said. duals due to war and the country in order to in the amount of P574M. mentoring and advisory The 2020 General calamities. The goal of these bolster demand, not only SSFs seek to improve the services to have access to the Appropriations Act (GAA) programs is to provide domestically, but globally. To quality and productivity of various credit and financing also provides P300 million entrepreneurial training and carry out initiatives intended micro, small and medium sources, as well as other for the Innovation Fund livelihood kits to help these to support this effort, Angara enterprises through the essentials such as markets, as mandated by Republic people start anew and fuel said funding was provided provision of processing suppliers and buyers. Act 11293 or the Philippine economic activity instantly. for various programs in machines or equipment The DTI also receives Innovation Act in order to Some P133.5 million different agencies, primarily for their common use. financial support for push its more enterprises to is also provided for the the DTI. Since the project was One Town, One Product develop innovative solutions Breakout Economy, a “We cannot be contented implemented in 2013, (OTOP) Next Gen program in their products and campaign that seeks to taper with what we have and what the SSFs have proven to in the amount of P200M. processes, the trade deficit, encourage we have already achieved. be effective in improving The program aims to level As mandated by RA investments. 4 February 11 - February 17, 2020 Cebu Business Week OPINION

An economic crisis, too

The Bureau of Customs proved to be a good market for flower bouquets on Valentine’s Day through the years, except for February 14, 2020. We know because through the years, we put up a flower booth at the lobby of the Customs building at Pier 6 in time for Weekly Notes Valentines. However, Emmanuel Nacorda Mongaya there were practically no order for Valentine’s arrangements from the bureau. Yes, some customs men said the flowers could have come from Wuhan. Many afraid of anything coming from Wuhan or other places in China. Late January up to today, economic activity between China and the grounded to a halt. No, it is not just the flow of tourists from China that stopped. The flow of cargo shipments from China also stopped. We read that factories not just in the province of Hubei, China temporarily halted operations. Without cargoes from China, Customs operations as Valentine’s Day approached also dropped from high to low. With the sudden drop in income for customs men and the Port community, it seems nobody had the extra income to order flower arrangements. The reality is not just a COVID 19 outbreak, there is also an economic crisis unfolding. Editorial Taiwan I’m glad the national government has reversed its stand on an entry ban from Taiwan. Government authorities in Taiwan had been effective in controlling the entry and departure of persons with We believe PRRD COVID 19. Besides, while the mainland Chinese government insists Taiwan is part of China, the reality is different. News of Police LT. policemen reportedly campaign against illegal Taiwan is a different country. Col. Jovie Espenido included in Duterte’s list. The drugs,” Panelo said. The government’s reversal of its travel ban is a step being included in the inclusion was confirmed by Espenido was relieved towards conforming to the actual situation, and not drug list of President Interior Secretary Eduardo from his post in Bacolod Rodrigo Roa Duterte has Año. City and reassigned to the adhere to political fiction. Anti-COVID 19 ready? surprised Filipinos, both Nevertheless, President office of the Philippine Are we ready in case any one of the persons under supporters and critics of the Duterte himself vouched for National Police (PNP) chief. investigation (PUM) in our quarantine centers test administration. Espenido. PNP Chief Archie Gamboa positive? Espenido had been a According to Presidential has refused to confirm nor I ask this question after the Cebu provincial trusted Duterte police officialSpokesman Salvador Panelo, deny the report, saying he has government allowed the OFWs from Taiwan to go who was instrumental in the the present has trust and promised the 357 policemen on quarantine at home instead of the controversial arrest of former Albuera, Leyte confidence on Lt. Col.on the watchlist that he will quarantine center at Busay, ? Let me correct mayor Rolando Espinosa and Espenido. not divulge their names. myself, the center is located inside Barangay Apas. the break-up and deaths of the “There appears to be a Gamboa clarified Whatever, the problem is about readiness. Those Parohinog syndicate leaders black propaganda waged that allegations against supposedly confined at the center complained, for in Ozamis City. against Lt. Col. Espenido to these policemen are still instance, of a lack of electricity and water supply. His latest assignment besmirch the reputation of undergoing adjudication. Mabonggo man ang PR nga nanubra ang atik gud. was in Bacolod City. the latter in the eyes of PRRD Yes, we believe in President However, he was called to and the Filipino nation, and Duterte as he vouched for Manila along with several to derail his unrelenting Espenido.

“Radiating positivity, creating connectivity” Atty. Gerardo Carillo Emmanuel delos Santos Rabacal Cebu Business Week is published every Chairman President week by Cebu Newsmakers Forum, Inc. All CEBU contents of this newspaper are placed online through Cebu Business Week Facebook page. Emmanuel “Anol” Mongaya Bebie Hiñola Baquero BUSINESS Editor Marketing Manager email: [email protected] Emmanuel R. Espina Room 310-A,3rd floor WDC Bldg. WEEK Production Head Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City Cebu Business Week February 11 - February 17, 2020 5 OPINION Boeing’s got bigger problems

people. The nearly year-long because of problems with its drop by P1.68 or 11.23 Ayala-owned for P13 apiece, crisis has put orders and engine from General Electric percent to close at P13.28 representing a 25-percent deliveries of many of the (GE). amid the 0.0009 percent stake. The P10.7 billion company’s jets on hold. At the time of the Max upstick for the benchmark additional capital for Manila Recently, Boeing crisis, Boeing was planning Philippine Stock Exchange Water is seen to beef up its reported that it didn’t on delivering the 777X at index. balance sheet and fund its receive any new orders for some point this year. But in Investors were upbeat long-term plans. (msn news) commercial jets in January, October, it pushed back its when Razon has entered oOo BIZBITS compared to 45 orders a year delivery date to early 2021. the embattled water firm, Oil prices climb on Manny de los Santos Rabacal ago. And it only delivered Boeing has 309 orders of Philstocks Financial Inc. Wednesday as China 13 commercial planes in the the 777X that are now being senior research analyst reported its lowest daily month, down from 46 a year delayed. (CNN) JaphetTantiangco said, number of new coronavirus Fixing the 737 Max and earlier. oOo noting that they were cases since late January, getting it back in the air is The 737 Max crisis has Investor sentiments expecting further expansion. stoking investor hopes that crucial for Boeing. But it’s stymied Boeing’s growth. But towards Ayala-led Manila “We may see changes in fuel demand in the second not the only major challenge Boeing (BA) faces a longer- Water Co. have risen following [Manila Water’s] business largest oil consumer may facing the embattled aircraft term threat that is even more the entry of ports tycoon strategies, improvements begin to recover from the maker. Boeing also needs to important to overcome. Enrique Razon after weeks of even perhaps. With Mr. epidemic. focus on its next generation Boeing is falling behind rival slump due to its dispute with Razon’s experience, in the According to data through of passenger planes. Airbus and needs to build the President Rodrigo Duterte global market, we could Tuesday, the growth rate The aircraft maker has next generation of planes to over “onerous” franchise see the water service firm’sof new coronavirus cases made its focus clear as it remain competitive in the agreements. operations expand beyond has slowed to the lowest works on getting the 737 Max future. Manila Water shares borders,” he said. since January 30. Still, approved to fly again, which The 777X wide-body increased by 9.21 percent Last week, Razon-led international experts remain is expected to happen by plane has already been week-on-week. They have Prime Metroline Holdings cautious over forecasting the middle of this year. The developed and is going risen by 36.91 percent year- Inc. signed a subscription when the outbreak may reach plane has been grounded through its first roundto-date. of agreement with Manila a peak. (Reuters) since March, following two test flights. But its official On Friday however, Water to purchase 820 (mannyrabacal1144@gmail. fatal crashes that killed 346 debut has been pushed back Manila Water saw its shares million common shares of com)

The following were Trazona and asked for the killed Marciano Alejandro Ylaya) who became a public among his many crimes. whereabouts of guerillas and Carlos Numera and defender, starting with the Sometime in June 1944 named Nicolas Adlawan. wounding Jose Rada on the Citizens Legal Assistance in various places in the On October 2, 1944 in charge of being guerillas. Office later renamed as the Province of Bohol, the said Talisay, Cebu the Talisaynon The Talisaynon after Public Attorney’s Office. Talisaynon in cooperation spy arrested Albina Alpez to the war was prosecuted and While these Cebuanos with the Japanese Military ask the whereabouts of his convicted for the crime of betrayed their fellowmen, Police conducted mopping husband Ponciano Alpez, Treason and sentenced to thousands of Cebuano up operation resulting to the a guerilla attached to the death by the Peoples Court, patriots rose against the death of ten guerillas. 2nd Division Cebu Area the court called his crime as perceived undefeatable On June 18, 1944 Command. The lady was Complex Crime of Treason Japanese Imperial Forces. in Minglanilla, Cebu he maltreated and tortured. with Murder and Rape. Philippine history must maltreated and treasonably On December 25, 1944, The Talisaynon was be rewritten as it intentionally Cebu Legal arrested and tortured the Talisaynon spy arrested assisted by famous lawyers excluded the heroism of Pedia Primitivo Cansancio in an Victoriano Primacio and of Cebu at that time, Cecilio the people of the Visayas Atty. Clarence Paul V. Oaminal effort to force the latter to Juan Unabia on suspicion of dela Victoria, who was a Cebu and Mindanao. From the disclose the whereabouts of being guerillas, hit with a rifle City Councilor then and later struggles of the uprising Lt. Antonio Karedo, a guerilla and brought to the Japanese as Vice Mayor of Cebu City; against the Spaniards, the officer. Military Police never to be Ramon Duterte, who became Americans, and eventually On December 7, 1944 heard ever since. Cebu City Mayor. He was the the Japanese, the national The in Minglanilla, Cebu he On January 27, 1944 in father of Mayor Ronald R. stage portrays our national apprehended Francisco Cebu City the Talisaynon Duterte, also a lawyer. Mayor/ heroes as only coming from War Larrobis and kicked on shot and killed Lt. Miguel Atty. Ramon is the elder Luzon. the face and head and Dacalos, a USAFFE officer.brother of Atty. Vicente G. During World War II, the subsequently killing the The Talisaynon continued Duterte the father of President epic battles contributed to Crimes latter with a bayonet. with his treason by arresting Rodrigo Roa Duterte. the nation’s victory against On September 6, 1944 in on September 6, 1944 at Sitio Atty. Cecilio known as the Japanese Imperial Army. Talisay, Cebu, the Talisaynon San Isidro, Talisay, Cebu one Ingko Celyo was the son Among the many heroes of in Cebu. accompanied by another Jose Murillo on suspicion of of Florencio dela Victoria. the Visayas and Mindanao spy with the initial S.B. being a guerilla. Cecilio (became a lawyer on shines the name Manuel F. During World War II arrested Numeriano Bellesa On August 10, 1944 February 23, 1926) married Segura. there were Filipinos who (Belleza) on suspicion arrested Pedro Cabanada and Rufina “Bulang” Dolloso. Manuel Filemon Segura sided with the Japanese of being a guerilla was questioned the whereabouts Two of his children became was born on January 1, Imperial Army. One of them brought to Inayawan and of Alejandro Ciriaco, lawyers, Loreto (admitted 1919 in Cebu City. He was from Talisay, Cebu. He was maltreated during an a guerilla intelligence to the Bar on February was the son of Valeriano had the initial C.A. He became investigation. operative. Cabanada was 28, 1958, married Cristina Jamala Segura (also a war a member of the so-called On August 18, 1944 in hanged by this Talisaynon, hit Gahito), who served as City hero, The Philippine STAR Philippine Constabulary, an Sitio Tubod, Minglanilla, with a pipe inflicting wounds Fiscal of Mandaue and later columnist and CITOM’s enemy-sponsored military the Talisaynon who had the on the head when refused to as Judge of the Regional executive director during organization, created to position as Chief Undercover divulge the whereabouts of Trial Court Branch 6, Cebu its glory years, Valeriano extend aid and cooperation and Spy of the Japanese the guerilla. City and Rafael (admitted “Bobit” Avila” is a grandson with the Japanese Imperial Military Police Cebu District On June 2, 1944 in Basak, to the Bar on May 19, 1965 and named after him) and Army. apprehended Cipriano Cebu City, this Talisaynon and married Erlinda Quijano Encarnacion Rodis. 6 February 11 - February 17, 2020 Cebu Business Week OPINION

the increase of the cost of Experience from other Furthermore, a public- must generally offer re- labor, but also as one that countries private partnership helps employment contracts to is inherently economic and Japan, Germany and retirees find part-timeeligible jobs, employees at age 62 health centered . Singapore, for example, have interestingly, the availability and the contracts must be In the employer’s side of changed their workforce and of jobs are categorically renewable every year until 67. things, they find that most governmental policies to keep situated in low-skilled areas If a company can’t offer senior citizens have better and attract older workers. like housekeeping, park a position to an eligible work ethic compared to the The idea is to get employers maintenance and bike repair. employee, it must transfer millennial demography. to think about the way to deal It is more about outplacement the obligation to another While in the senior citizen’s with human capital needs, like for older individuals and employer or offer a one- side of things, working may the need for work etiquette about keeping people working time assistance payment. have a positive side effect and work experience . at the same companies longer, Otherwise, if your company to an older person’s health or alternatively, trying to get does want to keep you, such as prevention of heart Japan them into alternate jobs and everything from the prior job diseases and diabetes. Many Japanese workers to do other kinds of things . is off the table. The Legal Front Studies show that acti- now remain employed past Atty. Gerry Carillo vation of the brain and the country’s traditional Germany Sheltering the elders activation of social networks retirement age of 60 since Germany incentivizes In our haste to shelter help keep the person lively the eligibility age to receive older residents to work our elders from harm, we by producing endorphin a Social Security-like retire- longer by pushing back the have forgotten to respect Working hormones that makes a ment pension from the federal retirement age by 65 their infallible capability to person feel more fulfilledgovernment . is rising. It’s in 2012 to 67 in 2029. work and contribute, not only Work offers a routine now 62 and will hit 65 in Additionally, the to the greater good of this Seniors and purpose, a reason for 2025. government enacted a city, but, most importantly, getting up in the morning Another is that the program that provides for the greater good of this I had a chance of since the workplace is Japanese government is training and lifelong country. The employment attending a public hearing of a social environment, a now requiring companies learning to older people. of senior citizens within our an ordinance sponsored by community. Depending to employ workers through Older workers who accept city, is not only beneficial to Fiesty Lady Councilor Nina on your occupation, doing age 65 if they want to keep positions with lower salaries, those commercial sectors of Mabatid regarding allowing your job involves engaging working. The catch is that also get a temporary subsidy our economy that are either seniors to work. with cubicle mates, bosses, the older workers must for doing so. This encourages categorically or geographically Around the globe, the subordinates, union brothers still “retire” at 60. Then individuals not to retire and sparse, but is also practical practice of hiring senior and sisters, suppliers, they return to work under a to make it attractive to keep and even necessary to their citizens have steadily become vendors and customers. “continuous employment” working . health and well-being. a trend. This practice is The incentive for workers to policy at a much lower salary, Hence, I find support to adapted by many companies invest in their health while at about one-fourth less than Singapore this legislation and my hats not solely as a remedy for employed is strong. before the worker turned 60. In Singapore, employers off to the lady councilor.

Corona takes its toll

disrupted and regional travel virtually a ghost town. the Philippines’ ‘BBB’ credit infringing content within 10 and tourism will also drag Airlines suffered the rating as it expects continued days upon notification due to fears of contracting most as they continue to implementation of sound These positive steps the disease. cancel trips going to and macroeconomic policies. would result in score increase **** emanating from Wuhan and Fitch Ratings said the on relevant indicators. On the other hand, other parts of China. framework is seen to boost The Index will continue to Chinese experts predict **** “high growth rates monitor these developments that the Corona virus rate A respite of good news. The report said the in 2020,’’ it added. of infection is tapering and The Philippines improved country’s strength in This Business could end by April is indeed its score in the United States intellectual property **** of Living welcome news. Chamber of Commerce’s framework which includes The Visiting Forces Emm R. Espina But others caution that it (USCC) 2020 International speedy procedure for Agreement (VFA) with the might be premature to make Intellectual Property Index trademark registration; Uniteddraft States Government the prediction and it could be which evaluates intellectual amendments to intellectual is set to be repudiated by dangerous that it will make property framework of 53 property code strengthening President Rodrigo Duterte It was reported that the some to be complacent and countries worldwide. criminal sanctions; even as some Senators are Corona virus outbreak which let their guards down. The Philippine News incentives for research and trying to save or rescue it has slowed down the Chinese Meanwhile tourism Agency (PNA) reported that development; intellectual from being rejected. The economy could also affect the continues to take its toll as the Philippines ranks 37th property rights provided Senate is now in the midst 10-member ASEAN states, the virus rages. Most Asian out of 53 economies. This is in legislation; and growingof accepting or rejecting the including the Philippines countries affected by the a welcome development as specialization and capacity pending resolution to this and three others: Hongkong, epidemic are reporting that attested by a top RP officialbuilding. effect. Japan and South Korea. The tourists are staying home who said that ‘’we are glad The USSC-GIPC is also Also, a very hot and Asean+3Macroeconomic as hotels and their support for its careful and positive looking forward that the a real impacting problem Research Office (AMRO) industries are affected with observation on the progress Philippines will score higher they faced is the expected Report said that it would occupancy at their lowest. of the country’s intellectual in the next year’s report cancellation or non-renewal impact the gross domestic Restaurants and taxi property rights to protect with the Philippine Online of TV network ABS-CBN’s product (GNP) of these cues can no longer be seen in creativity and innovation.’’ Infringing Act, which will franchise. countries. airports around Singapore, Even better. Fitch Ratings allow IPOPHL to order the A lot of fireworks this It also forecasted a Malaysia but most of all in (on Tuesday, this week) cancellation of an internet week, both in the Lower decline in Chinese imports China and that Wuhan, the revised upward from ‘stable” services provider’s operating House and the Upper as manufacturing outputs is epicenter of the epidemic is to “positive” its outlook on license should it fail Chamber. Cebu Business Week February 11 - February 17, 2020 7 BUSINESS Joyride TNVS allotted 4,500 motorcycles

A pilot study of the said the pilot study conducted transport,” Rodriguez said. for its legalization. I have motorcycle, and the finding Department of Transportation in Metro Manila, Rodriguez told Cebu talked with Alvoer of Motax that their units are worthy to (DOTr) through the Transport and Cagayan de Oro City Business Week that Joyride Cooperative and we have ferry passengers. Network Vehicles System started in April 1, 2019 and is owned by Manila- the desire to help Habal- Rodriguez said (TNVS) has allocated 4,500 will end on March 23, 2020. based Filipino-Chinese Habal operation in Cebu,” motorcycles as public motorcycles for Joyride in In the pilot study, businessmen. Rodriguez said. transport thrive due to lack Metro Cebu. Joyride is given an allocation He said if Congress Rodriguez explained that of mass transport system, Then TNVS will of 4,500 motorcycle units will pass a law legalizing once a motorcycle owner will lingering traffic problem, submit recommendations for Metro Cebu. We3 will motorcycle taxi as public join Joyride, the driver and and livelihood. to Congress to pass a law priority to full-time Habal- transport, Joyride will passenger of the motorcycle “What I’ve seen in Cebu legalizing the operation Habal drivers like the operate nationwide. will automatically have an is that Motax has become of motorcycle taxis called Motorcycle Taxi (Motax) He added that if insurance coverage of P1 a door-to-door transport “Habal-Habal” in Cebu. Cooperative founded by motorcycle taxi is legalized million or P500,000 each. service. The government now There are three TNVS, former Congressman Pastor as public transport, one thing “We also have P200,000 is looking at it seriously,” namely Joyride, Move “Jun” Alcvoer Jr. is positive. Habal-habal like hospitalization benefits Rodriguez said. it and Angkas who are After Alcover founded Motax Cooperative can have to assist the driver and He said that the App like included in the pilot study Motax, Cebu City Mayor a legitimate platform to get passenger who will meet an Joyride because a passenger conducted by DOTr and issued an TNVS like Joyride. accident,” Rodriguez said. can hire the motorcycle its attached agencies, executive order creating The LTFRB can now issue But he said not all nearest to his location. The the Land Transportation the Motorcycle Riders franchises to motorcycles motorcycle owners/drivers driver has been registered Franchising and Regulatory Community Welfare Office.and recognize its chosen are accepted as members. with Joyride and if anything Board (LTFRB) and Land “That is a sign that the TNVS. They have to pass training happens, the passenger can Transportation Office (LTO). Local Government Unit “While we have a pilot skills, then submit Certificateseek Joyride’s assistance who Edwin Rodriguez of recognize the importance project for motorcycles, we of Registration (CR) and the has the complete identity of Joyride, an App for TNVS, of motorcycles as public work parallel with Congress Official Receipt (OR) of the the driver. EOB

environment for BOC New BOC-Cebu building will rise soon employees. CPA General Manager The Bureau of Customs BOC district of the building design and to provide a breathing space Leonilo Miole said the BOC (BOC) Port of Cebu will collector, and Shirley preparation for building for BOC personnel and and CPA have signed a construct a new building Abarintos, the deputy district requirement. stakeholders. contract of usufruct, allowing after Malacañang finallycollector for administration, Abarintos said the Mendoza told Cebu the customs authorities to turns over its old edificemet near with Architect Richelle building will be called Business Week that the construct a building on the Plaza Independecia to the Rhea Reyes last Jan. 22, “Aduana sa Sugbo” and the future building will provide lot of the port agency. Elias o. National Museum. 2020 for the finalizationdesign will include a garden a conducive working Baquero The building will be constructed within the 2,000-square meter parking lot owned by the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) and within the Cebu International Port (CIP). The parking area is in front of the CPA’s passenger terminal building but is now occupied by BOC Port of Cebu since 2005 when then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo converted the old customs building near Plaza Independencia into Malacañang sa Sugbo. When Arroyo’s term ended on June 30, 2010, his successor, President Benigno Aquino III did not return it to BOC hence it became a “white elephant” until at present. Last year, Malacañang informed the BOC in Manila that it will return the building. However, it did not The existing building owned by the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) and happen after the building occupied by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu under Acting was finally turned over to the District Collector Atty. Charlito Martin Mendozxa. The BOC , with National Museium. permission of CPA will construct a permanent building conducive to Atty. Charlito Martin BOC operation in a parking in its front. R. Mendoza, the acting 8 February 11 - February 17, 2020 Cebu Business Week BUSINESS P100 million spent to repatriate OFW but only 15 returns

The Philippine the total deployment of government has spent about OFWs in Kuwait where an more than P100 million estimated 200 home service to bring home Overseas workers were killed by their Filipino Workers (OFWs) employers. because of the threat of war The latest home-based- in the Middle East but only OFW who was killed by her 15 of them returned home. employer last December Rep. Raymond 2019 was Jennelyn Viavende Democrito Mendoza, of Mindanao. chairman of the House However, Mendoza Committee on Overseas said, most OFWs in Kuwait Welfare Affairs, told Cebu are not afraid of any threat Business Week that most as long as they can have a of the OFWs in the Muslim regular income to send to countries chose to stay there their families at home. and face the war due to lack Mendoza, a member of of employment opportunities the House Subcommittee at home. on Labor Standards, said Mendoza said most they have approved in the OFWs have more problems committee level the security at home like paying their of tenure bill. This will debts which they give to the be referred to the House recruiter, school expenses Committee on Labor and for the children, sustenance Employment. of daily needs, among others. Mendoza said that there “That’s the problem. We are more than two million cannot force them to come OFWs in the Middle East, home where they have no and if a war will really break opportunity here,” Mendoza out, it would be a logistical said. problem, on where to He said that aside evacuate them. Of the more from the threat of war in than two million, about 70 the Middle East, Mendoza percent of it are home service is also advocating for workers. EOB Rep. Raymond Mendoza and Batangas Representative Vilma Santos

Dole urges firms, accept certified Remove vehicle from copy of pre-employment papers road in case of minor

Cebu City, Philippines. limitations of the law and at the (6) Marriage Certificate; (7)mishaps, Soco urges The Department of Labor same time urged companies to Transcript of academic records and Employment enjoins consider accepting certified issued by State Colleges The Cebu Provincial portion of the vehicles and private establishments to true copies of pre-employment and Universities; (8) Board Tax has approved in immeidately trasnfer their require only certified truerequirements from First Identification Number (TIN);second and third reading units in a place where it can copy of the pre-employment Time Jobseekers. Another (9) Unified Multi-Purposethe IDproposed ordinance filednot hamper the flow of traffic. documents from First Time consideration identified (UMID) is card; and (10) byOther Board Member Glenn The board member added Jobseekers. the time of the submission documentary requirements Anthomy Soco mandating that if in case both need the Labor Secretary Silvestre of original pre-employment issued by the government that motorists to remove their sketch and the decision of the H. Bello III, in a Labor documents that shall only be may be required by employees vehicles from the road in traffic opffice for insurance Advisory issued recently, put done and required once the from job applicants. times of minor accident. purposed, they will only premium on the limitations of First Time Jobseeker is offered According to DOLE-7 Soco told Cebu Business submit the pictures and other the privilege granted to First the job. Regional Director Salome O. Week that his ordinance will available requirements. Time Jobseekers in getting Covered by the First Siaton, the limitations of the partly solve the lingering traffic He said he feared that if pre-employment requirements Time Jobseekers Act are law may pose some challenges problem in Cebu that worsen this will not be done, the P2.1 from issuing government governmental transactions to first time job applicants since during vehicular accidnets. billion estimated economic agencies free of charge. that would include the most of the establishments Once there is an accident, loses will increase. Under the First Time following, namely: (1) require submission of original Soco said both parties He added that his Jobseekers Act or Republic Police clearance certificate;copy of the pre-employment involved will wait for the ordinance will also partly solve Act No. 11261, First Time (2) National Bureau of requirements even during the arrivals of traffic enforcersthe undermanned Cebu City Jobseekers can only be Investigation clearance; (3)application process. from the Local Government Traffic Office (CCTO), PNP issued with pre-employment Barangay Clearance; (4) “Taking into account all Unit or the Philippine and Land TRansportation documents free of charge Medical Certificate fromthese a limitations, we now National Police (PMP) TrafficOffice (LTIO). once and that there’s only public hospital, provided that seek understanding from our Division to make a sketch. LTO 7 Director Victor one original copy of the pre- fees and charges collected for partner-establishments and Soco said that in minor Emmanuel Caindec said employment document/s to laboratory tests and other enjoin them to only require incidents where there is no he strongly support Soco’s be issued to them. medical procedures required and accept certified true copiesphysical injuries but only proposed ordinance and Labor Advisory No. 07, for the grant of a medical of needed documents from damage to properties, both urged motorists to follow Series of 2020, issued by certificate shall not be freethese of first time applicants,”drivers may take pictures of it once approved by the the Secretary, reiterated the charge; (5) Birth Certificate;said Director Siaton. the location and the damaged provincial board. Cebu Business Week February 11 - February 17, 2020 9 BUSINESS

Cebu. Dino said breaking the Cooperative council assures monopoly is necessary to assure steadily supply and reasonable prices. Rep. Raymond supply of fruits, vegetables Democrito Mendoza of TUCP Party-List, said that The Cebu City leaders from Oro Integrated barangay markets, carbon look for another area near improving the agricultural Cooperative Development Cooperative and Cebu market, and malls. Carbon market or in Barangay sector will also help workers Council (CCCDC) is Province Association of Labella was informed Mabolo. in the industrial sector. facilitating for the continuous Accredited Cooperatives met that prices of fruits and Secretary Michael “If we have steadily supply and cheap prices of with Mayor Edgar Labella to vegetables at Carbon market Lloyd Dino of the of the supply of fruits and fruits and vegetables in the finalize the matter. went up and controlled by Office of the Presidentialvegetables at low prices, the market. Labella said he will offer only few traders. Assisstant for the Visayas workers in the industrrial Cebu City Councilor the 3.5 hectare lot formerly The coop leaders said even expressed interest on the sector can have a high value Jerry Guardo, the CCCDC occupied by the defunct city market stalls and leased by the scheme believing that it can of their salary. They could chairman, said he is slaughterhouse to be the Cebu City Government to few really bring down prices of save more than spending a supporting the idea of two landing area. individuals at low rates, but are fruits and vegetables and lot of their income to daily cooperative groups in Cebu Labella agreed that to now rented by private persons continuous supply. needs,” Mendoza said. and Mindanao to bring fruits prevent monopoly in prices, at high fees. Aside from Dino told Cebu Business He said that bringing and vegetables here at prices CPAAC, in cooperation with the proposed landing area at Week that a landing area can fruits and vegetables in Cebu lesser by about 50 percent CCCDC, shall set limits to former slaughterhouse near be put up not necessarily in will not compete our farmers than in Carbon market. the distribution of fruits SM City at North Reclamtion Cebu but in Mandaue City or because these producrts not Last Jan. 21, 2020, and vegetables for sale in Area, Guardo said they may Lapu-Lapu City for the entire grown here.

Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Lasbella (below the city seal) poses with leaders from the Oro Integrated Cooperative in Mindanao and the Cebu Province Associaiton of Accredited Cooperatives (CPAAC) after discussing the shipment of fruits and vegetables from Mindanao to Cebu at very low price, to dismantle the price monopoly at Carbon market.

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The Department of short term loan released was rate of their housing loan Human Settlements and Urban P53.83 billion with 2,593,538 is at three percent per Development (DHSUD) said borrowers. annum under the Affordable that as of Dec. 31, 2019, the Del Rosario said they Housing Loan Program. For total assets of Home Mutual have a total of 14.69 million the Regular Housing Loan Development Fund, popularly members, and the total Program, the interest is 5.375 known as PagIBIG Fund is collection is P50.38 billion percent per annum. There is P603.39 billion. which us up by 25 percent also 6.385 percent interest DHSUB Secretary compared to 2018. per annum for one year and Eduardo del Rosario, the On the other hand, Rio three-year fixing terms. PagIBIG Fund chairman, Teves, PagIBIG Fund vice Teves said that if the said the net income is P34.37 president for the Visayas and loan term is a maximum of billion, the highest in the Mindanao, said that included in 30 years, the maximum loan PagIBIG Fund history. the Virtual PagIBIG launched amount is P6 million. The Del Rosario said that last November 2019 which is requirements are: at leasst the housing loan amount the issuance of Loyalty Card with 24 months contributions released was P86.74 billion Plus effective October 2019. and active member upon with 96,276 borrowers. The Teves said the intrest loan application. Pag-Ibig fund Vice Pres. Rio Teves

DTI reveals $70.3-billion PayMaya, BIR’s new payment platform exports in 2019 THE Bureau of Internal 2015 levels to 1.796 million, can easily remit their taxes Revenue (BIR) added including 60% of the bureau’s no matter where they are in Amid multiple the productive capacity PayMaya yo its ever-growing business taxpayers. the country.” challenges, Philippine and export base, as well payment platforms in an The other six electronic David said roughly exports reached record high as in actively enhancing attempt to its tax collection. payment systems of BIR are 84%, of all taxes collected $70.3 billion in 2019, from trade relations with existing PayMaya is the seventh electronic filing and payment by the bureau in 2019, most $69.3 billion in 2018. partner economies, by electronic channel in the system (eFPS), Globe GCash, of which were from large Trade Secretary Ramon marketing products abroad agency’s shift in favor of Development Bank of the taxpayers, were through M. Lopez revealed that and exploring new export electronic payments. Philippines’ PayTax Online, online portals, which despite external headwinds markets,” Lopez said. Last year, Ms. David said the e-Tax Payment System accounted for the P1.2 from the global trade policy The top 4 destinations “Now with the addition (eTPS) of the Land Bank of billion total amount of tax uncertainties, geopolitical for Philippine products last of PayMaya, we are expecting the Philippines and Union payments processed online. tensions, and country- year were the United States, a significant shift in favor of Bank’s Online Tax Payment Antonette C. Tionko, specific challenges,Japan, the China and Hong electronic payments and of facility. Deoartment6 of Finance Philippines’ export grew Kong. Lopez said that cutting course, a significant increase BIR Commissioner (DoF) Undersecretary tremendously. inflation through insistent in our e-filers,” said BIRCaesar R. Dulay is excited and Head of the Revenue “The relatively strong price monitoring activities Deputy Commissioner for with this new development Operations Group (ROG) export performance of the was also a factor in making Information Systems Group saying that, “we are happy said the department aims to Philippines transpired amid locally-made products Lanee C. David to offer PayMaya as a new convert more than 15 million Department of Trade and attractive to the global She said the number of payment channel where over the counter transactions Industry’s (DTI’s) efforts market. e-filers nearly tripled fromindividual Filipino taxpayers to digital payment services. in attracting investments, In December 2019, driving micro, small and the Philippines was also medium enterprises (MSME) the top performer with a development, and promoting 21.4-percent year-on-year Modern PUVs on June 30 the ease of doing business,” growth, the fastest pace in the trade chief said. 2019. This was mainly on the Chief Transport transport cooperatives to The country’s export back of a 24.9- percent year- Development Officerput up the requirements growth is also the second- on-year leap in electronic Rey Elnar of the Land without waiting for the best performer among East exports, which accounted for Transportation Franchising deadline. Asian economies, next to 60 percent of merchandise and Regulatory Board Earlier, LTFRB 7 Director Vietnam. The Philippines, exports in December. (LTFRB) 7 said the deadline Eduardo Montealto Jr. said China and Vietnam were Other top export items on the modernization of that they involved the Local the only three countries that for the month that also Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) Government Units (LGUs) in reported positive export recorded growth include will be on June 30, 2020 the modernization program performance among 11 trade- bananas, chemicals, copper without extension. because the chief executives oriented Asian economies metal, machinery and Elnar told 888 News have all the reasons to have last year. transport equipment, among Forum that the new units their cities in the proper system. Transport Specialist Rey Elnar “Our goal was to expand others. of PUV shall have Wi-Fi so However, Montealto said passengers can use internet this should be well planned difficult to explain existing while travelling, Global with its route rationalizatsion ejeep routes because all Position System (GPS), or the Local Public Transport political sectors are now Smoking Dash Board Camera, Speed Route Plan that supposed to aligned with the presidential Limiter, and automatic fare be crafted by the LGU and to assistant for the Visayas, card system. be submitted to LTFRB for spearheafing and supportive Kills Elnar urged the groups review. to the program of the Duterte of transport operators and Montealto said it is not administration. Cebu Business Week February 11 - February 17, 2020 11 LIGHTER SIDE FUn TRiVIA

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NU Pep Squad represents Ph in Cheerleading World Championships in Florida National University (NU) Champion. It will compete Cheerleading Championships will also include the All Girls World Championships held PEP Squad will represent in the All Star Federation will follow from April 26 to 28 Advanced squad composed in Japan, the University the Philippines in two world Open Championships and the at the ESPN Area in Disneyland of some of the best athletes of the Philippines (UP) cheerleading championships International Cheer Union Orlando. from the best programs in the Pep Squad brought home in Florida, U.S.A. as (ICU) World Cheerleading NU PEP Squad has country who were selected silver and bronze medals announced by the Philippine Championships. been the UAAP Cheerdance through tryouts. The NU Pep and in 2018, the Adamson Cheerleading Alliance (PCA). The All Star Federation champions six times. They Squad leads the delegation Pep Squad dominated the NU PEP Squad is Open Championships is bagged the bronze at the 2015 going to Worlds Competitions Cheerleading Invitational the University Athletic scheduled on April 24 to 26 ICU World Cheerleading with 48 athletes, 7 coaches, 10 Championships in Singapore Association of the Philippines after which, the COED ELITE Championships. managers, and 5 PCA officials. by haulibg 3 golds and 1 (UAAP) 2019 Cheerdance Division of the ICU World The Philippine delegation At the 2019 Cheerleading silver.