what’s inside www.headlinegl.com Bulacan RTC judge gunned down news...pagE 2 PCCI hails Bulacan as most VOLUME IV • NO. 105 NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015 business-friendly LGU FRIDAY - SUNDAY business...pagE 3 Capitol bares activities for Pampanga Day
by ELAINE MERCADO fice head, made the announcement before CITY OF SAN FERNANDO the municipal and city — The provincial gov- mayors who attended a ernment announced meeting at the Execu- yesterday the approved tive House of the Capi- line-up of activities for tol presided by Gover- the celebration of the nor Lilia G. Pineda. 444th Aldo Ning Ka- According to Pan- pampangan or Pam- gilinan, prior to the panga Day. Pampanga Day Cele- Atty. Andres S. Pan- bration, the provincial gilinan Jr., Pampanga’s government will con- WARM WELCOME. Gov. Lilia G. Pineda welcomes presidential sisters Pinky Aquino Abellada and Ballsy Aquino Cruz; actor Dingdong provincial adminis- duct a Year-End As- Dantes, commissioner at-large of the National Youth Commission; and Cong. Leny Robredo, vice presidential candidate of the Liberal Party, trator and Angelina sessment of Barangay in a meeting with the Pampanga Mayors held at the Executive House of the Provincial Government. Also in photo are 3rd District Rep. Oscar Blanco, Pampanga Di- Tanods on Dec. 2. Rodriguez and Angeles City Mayor Ed Pamintuan.--JUN JASO saster Risk Reduction On December 3, the and Management Of- capitol bares ...page 7 Romualdez: Utilize Clark Airport during APEC Week • Senatorial bet also extends assistance to San Simon folk
by Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario and Froilan E. Magtoto CLARK FREEPORT --- Senatorial bet Martin Romualdez, who motored to San Simon town CDC bags top yesterday morning to distribute relief goods to flood-affected residents there, endorsed the utilization of the Clark International Airport (CRK) for the APEC Summit Week, to plum in Asia prevent disruptions of economic activities as well as the lives of returning balikbayans. CEO Awards romualdez...page 7
By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
CLARK FREEPORT — Clark Development Cor- poration won this year’s Executive Leader- ship Team category in the prestigious Asia CEO Awards, besting other top corporations both in the government service and private sector. The Asia CEO Awards, held Wednesday (November 11, 2015) in Metro Manila, is pre- sented by PLDT Alpha Enterprise. It is con- sidered the largest event of its kind in Philip- pines and one of the largest in Asia. Among the finalists in the said category were titans in the business world and gov- ernment agencies with national scope. They include: Concepcion Industrial Corp., Hed- cor, Inc., Integrated Micro Electronics, Inc., Magsaysay Maritime Corp., Megaworld Corp., PAGIBIG Fund, Philex Mining Corp., Pointwest Technologies Corp., and, Security Bank Corp. CDC President and Chief Executive Offi- ‘MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA MALASAKIT’. Leyte Congressman and senatorial aspirant Martin Romualdez (C) extends help and cer Arthur P. Tugade, who is also among the relief assistance to flood-affected residents of San Simon. Joining him is Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco (L). --jp manalang cdc bags...page 7 2NEWS Headline Gitnang Luzon • NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015 PHL committed to Bulacan RTC judge gunned down supporting ASEAN by Genaro Macalinao the victim. of the suspects also joined in “We’re still investigating haze mitigation efforts Lawyer Jose “Peng” dela the ambush. the case to determine the QUEZON CITY – The Philippines has CAMP OLIVAS – Unidentified Rama Jr., IBP-Central Luzon “The suspects alighted motive,” said Lacadin over vowed to support regional efforts to gunmen believed to be mem- Governor, said “We strongly from their vehicles and the phone, adding that in- bers of a gun-for-hire group condemn the ambush-slay- opened fire at the victim’s vestigators are looking into curb haze pollution that poses serious shot dead a Bulacan Regional ing of Judge Wilfredo Nieves. vehicle. The rider of motor- the case being handled by the threats to the environment and human Trial Court judge along Ma- He was a good man and loyal cycle also joined and pumped victim to get leads. health, according to the Department of cArthur Highway in Barangay to his profession. This is an more bullets,” stated Laca- Nieves is the second Judge Environment and Natural Resources Ticay, City of Malolos, stated act of cowardice and treach- din, quoting a report from in Central Luzon slain since (DENR). in a sketchy report reaching ery.” the Bulacan police. Lacadin assumed as top cop Environment Undersecretary Deme- this camp. Dela Rama further stated Nieves left his office at the of region 3. The first was trio Ignacio Jr. said the Philippine gov- This developed as friends that “lawyers and judges Bulacan provincial capitol Baler, Aurora Judge Erwin ernment, through the DENR, will con- and relatives of slain Bulacan must be protected under our compound in City of Malolos Alaba early part of Septem- tinue to cooperate with its neighbors Regional Trial Court (RTC) laws. Members of the bar and past 4 p.m. He was apparent- ber this year. in the Association of Southeast Asian Branch 84 Judge Wilfredo bench must always be vigi- ly tailed by the suspects, ac- Lacadin said Nieves suf- Nations (ASEAN) in developing and Nieves offered a P2-milion lant at all times.” cording to the police report. fered multiple gunshot wounds cash reward to anyone who Acting Central Luzon Lacadin said he ordered in different parts of his body implementing measures to prevent, could provide information Police Director Chief Supt. the City of Malolos police to and died on the spot. He said monitor and mitigate transboundary that would lead to the identi- Rudy Lacadin said the victim dig deeper into the incident a dragnet had been established haze pollution. ties and arrest of the suspects. was on board a Toyota For- and establish the motive be- to intercept the suspects. “While the Philippines cannot miti- The Integrated Bar of the tuner heading home when hind Nieves’s ambush-slay. The victim’s vehicle was gate forest fires and haze originating Philippines-Central Luzon waylaid by gunmen, all oc- He also directed the Bulacan peppered with bullet holes. from Indonesia, the DENR will under- issued a statement condemn- cupants of a silver Toyota In- police to create a special in- Several spent shells for dif- take measures to minimize the hazards ing the killing, calling on nova, at the stop light in said vestigation task force that ferent caliber of firearms from pollutants borne by the haze,” said authorities to leave no stone place past 5 p.m. A motorcy- would oversee and supervise were recovered at the crime unturned in giving justice to cle believed to be the back-up the investigation. scene.• haze mitigation... Page 7 All set for 10th Binulu Festival in Porac
by Marna Dagumboy million for the festival, which -del Rosario started in 2005. “It’s a month-long celebra- CLARK FREEPORT – The Aetas tion. It’s bigger and the mayor of Pampanga are the center made sure that all sectors will of attraction when the 10th join and benefit from the fes- Binulu Festival happens at tival,” said Valencia, who was Porac town on November 16. joined by Councilor Ronie Mayor Carling De La Cruz, Mercado in a recent press Vice Mayor Dexter David and conference at the Widus Ho- his sister, former Pampanga tel here. There was a Jobs Board Member Fritzie David Fair held last November 10 Dizon, will lead the festival and special days for the youth to commemorate the 421st and elderly. founding anniversary of this There will be a street- town on Monday. dancing on Monday, joined Councilor Mark Anthony by Aetas and locals wearing Valencia, chairman of the colorful and traditional cos- ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR BINULU FEST. Porac town Councilor Mark Valencia, Chairman of the Committee on committee on tourism, said tumes. Tourism, Arts and Culture presents the schedule of activities for the upcoming 10th Binulu Festival before members of the festival “highlights the “We noticed that not just the Pampanga Media during Wednesday’s Talk Widus breakfast forum. Joining him is ABC President Ronnie Mercado, Aetas’ cooking of rice and local visitors but foreign visi- Chairman of the Committee on Barangay Affairs. --jp manalang viands such as fish, pork, tors also grace the event,” said chicken, and other seafoods Valencia. stuffed and cook together us- Others who are expected ing variety of bamboo called to join the event are Coun- Mayor EdSa pushes for children’s rights ‘bulu’”. cilors Maynard Lapid and The festival will start at 3 Rudy Enriquez, Hilario Di- By Marna Dagumboy rights of children to survival, p.m. at the Jose Songco Lapid malanta, Michelle Bengco -del Rosario development, protection and Sports Gym. He added that and former Councilor Ludi- participation, the city govern- the municipality allotted P2 vico Muli.• CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Mayor ment implements sustainable Edwin D. Santiago called for programs like maternal and Republic of the Philippines an intensified government and health care, Early Childhood PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA Municipality of Arayat private sector partnership to ef- Care and Development, Day OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR fectively advance the provision Care Services, Special Educa- of welfare and development tion Fund (SEF) support to NOTICE OF PUBLICATION programs for the children dur- basic education, City College ing the Provincial Children’s program for tertiary educa- In compliance with the publication requirement and pur- suant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guide- Congress held November 12 at tion, educational scholarship FOR DESKTOP PCs lines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. the Bren Z. Guiao Convention and assistance, youth develop- 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby SMARTPHONES served to the public that RESTY LUGTU CASTRO has center. ment, child protection program filed with this office, a petition for change of first name The mayor made the call as including welfare services for from “RUSTICO” to “RESTY” and correction of entries & TABLETS! in the date of birth from “SEPTEMBER 3, 1968” to “MAY he expressed belief that every- children with disabilities. 3, 1968” in the certificate of live birth ofRUSTICO LUGTU CASTRO born on SEPTEMBER 3, 1968 at Arayat, Pam- one must give their share to “This allows creating an en- panga and whose parents are MELANIO CASTRO and achieve a child-friendly society. abling environment for children VIRGINIA LUGTU. “Kailangan natin magtu- to grow and develop their full You can grab our Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his lungan lahat—mula sa pama- potential in every stage of devel- written opposition with this Office not later than two weeks upon publication. halaan, pribadong sektor, lalo opment, from conception in the Digital Edition na ang mga magulang—upang womb to adolescence period,” MA. GRETA P. DE ALA Copy via Mun. Civil Registrar masiguro ang kinabukasan ng said Mayor Santiago. susunod na henerasyon.” He underscored that the www.headlinegl.com HGL: November 06 & 13, 2015 In order to promote the basic mayor edsa... Page 7 & click Cover Today
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NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon BUSINESS 3 PCCI hails Bulacan as most business-friendly LGU
CITY OF MALOLOS – The province Atty. Miguel B. Varela, chairman Partnerships for Global Competi- living, it also means they are more rest of Filipinos all over the world, of Bulacan continues to soar high of the Philippine Chamber of tiveness,” the PCCI said that Bu- empowered consumers who have business groups will do their part and reap recognitions after being Commerce Inc. and Alfredo M. lacan is fast emerging as the “new a clear path to progress. It follows to ensure that the Philippines ris- awarded as the “most business- Yao, President of the PCCI, during Mecca” of investments in the Phil- that they have a greater capacity es to greater heights. friendly local government unit”, the event attended by President ippines and one of the “well-oiled” to avail of the goods and services “The world has already begun province category level 1, during Benigno S. Aquino III and more engines of growth in the country offered by companies, which con- witnessing what the Filipino is ca- the 41st Philippine Business Con- than 1,000 business leaders all because of the dynamism of its sequently allows our companies— pable of, and I am convinced that, ference and Expo at the Marriott over the Philippines and foreign hardworking provincial and local and our economy-to grow.” if we continue working together, Grand Ballroom, Newport City delegations from various parts of leaders. The chief executive also said we can show them even more of Complex, Pasay City recently. the world. In his speech, President Aqui- that he is very confident that our boundless potential, and ul- Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Al- With this year’s theme, “One. no said, “When more of our coun- with the leadership of hardwork- timately prove that nothing is im- varado received the award from Global. Filipino: Synergies in trymen are able to earn a decent ing provincial executives, like the pcci hails... Page 7
PCSO ASSISTANCE. Officials of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office led by its Vice Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand Rojas II (center) on Nov. 11, turn over the 1st of 2 tranches of check worth P20 million to Sinforoso Pagunsan (2nd from L) General Manager of the National Housing Authority as financial assistance to the 400 families in the Municipality of Bato, Camarines Sur devastated by Typhoon Juaning last July 2011. With them are (from L to R) PCSO’s Board of Director Francisco Joaquin III, Rubin Magno Charity Assistance Department Manager and Dindo Jose De Viterbo of Special Projects Division. --joseph muego NTT Com, PLDT to Mabalacat City sportsfest DoLE 3 holds provide data center 1st employment services in PH highlights ‘Palarong Pinoy’ summit in Bataan MAKATI, PHILIPPINES – NTT Com- By Charlene A. Cayabyab highlights of the sports Lingat said. munications Corporation (NTT fest and co-celebration of A parade kicked-off By Charlene A. Cayabyab Com), the ICT solutions and in- ternational communications busi- MABALACAT CITY – The city Mayor Morales’ 65th na- from the Our Lady of recently held a sports fes- tal day on November 12, Grace Parish in Poblacion CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Depart- ness within the NTT Group of ment of Labor and Employment in Cen- tival which was highlight- 2015 are childhood favor- to Xevera City Hall fol- Japan, one of the world’s largest tral Luzon (DoLE 3) and the Balanga ed by traditional Filipino ite Pinoy games including lowed the opening pro- telecommunications services pro- City government recently held the first viders, and Philippine Long Dis- games. the Karerang Takbo, Chi- gram with a blast dance employment summit in Bataan prov- tance Telephone Company (PLDT) The sports event open- nese Garter, Ulad-Ulad number by the Power Ma- ince. (PSE:TEL, NYSE: PHI), the Phil- ing ceremonies was held Relay, Hilaang-Lubid and balacat City Center for the The summit, which carries the theme ippines’ leading telecommunica- at Xevera Covered Court Suot-Lusot. Arts. “HR-Practitioner: The Key to Fair Labor tion and digital services provider, in Barangay Tabun. “Team-building ang “Reng aliwang cities ala Practice and Employment,” was attend- agreed on a collaboration part- “Ing pamiyabe-abe dating ng sports fest na- la pu makanining event ed by 88 human resource practitioners nership on November 5 to provide tamu ngeni has been tin this year kasi mas gus- para kareng employees from 42 establishments in the province. Nexcenter™ solutions in the Phil- Some participating firms include ippines and promote cross-selling. motivated by love. Atin to namin makapagpar- kaya pasalamatan mila tamung unity, solidar- ticipate ang iilan sa ating pu reng egana-ganang Sumi Philippines Wiring System Corp., Under the agreement, Philip- Bataan Doctors Heath and Medical ity and teamwork,” Mayor mga employees na hindi sinawup, Mayor Boking, pine corporations with interna- Center, Abesco Construction, Crown Marino Morales said dur- gaanong sporty since ma- Vice Mayor Christian tional operations will be able to use Royal Hotel, and Bataaan Peninsula NTT Com’s globally standardized ing the opening program. dali lang naman ang mga Halili and the Sanggu- State University. high-quality Nexcenter™ services The event is being held games. The mini Olym- niang Panglunsod mem- Also on the list are Ocampo’s Mega at some 140 locations in 84 cit- annually to create har- pics will surely create a bers, City Administrator Store Inc., Isaac and Catalina Medical ies of 19 countries, in addition to monious working rela- bond sa mga co-workers Rosann Paquia and the Center, Eastwood Professional College, NTT Com’s Arcstar Universal One tionship among the city natin,” Mabalacat Gov- General Services Offices Shakeys Balanga, Mercury Drug, and private-network service, which is government employees ernment Employees Asso- OIC Bernard delos Reyes,” Puregold Price Club Inc., among others. already available in the Philippines through sports. ciation (MAGEA) Board of MAGEA president Rod de Government officials present during and which is largely used by the Aside from ball games, Director Joronny Gladys Leon said. • the summit were Balanga City Mayor BPO industry in the Philippines. Jose Enrique Garcia, DoLE 3 RD Ana PLDT, supported by NTT Com, Dione, DoLE-Bataan Field Office head expects to gain Nexcenter™ ac- Want to broaden your business horizon? Leilani Reynoso, and other local offi- creditation for its two existing cials. main data centers [Vitro and IPC] At least eight Public Employment and in order to begin providing Service Office (PESO) managers from Nexcenter™ services by January different municipalities of the province 2016. In addition, PLDT will incor- LET US HELP YOU! CALL US: (045)455-0781 • EMAIL US: [email protected] • VISIT US: 2nd Floor ,U2 Bldg., MacArthur Hiway, Dolores, City of San Fernando (P) dole-3 holds... Page 7 data center... Page 7
BIRD WATCHERS. The city government of Balan- ga along with DENR, Wild Bird Club of the Philippines and other agencies conduct a yearly bird census, w h i c h 4OPINION Headline Gitnang Luzon • NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015 EDITORIAL Pampanga Day is almost here THE most wonderful time of the year is al- most in our midst... which also means that the province will again be celebrating Pampanga Day. This year, it will be the 444th Aldo Ning Ka- pampangan. The provincial Capitol has lined up activities that would make the Pampanga Day extra spe- cial, according to Provincial Administrator Atty. Andres S. Pangilinan Jr. and Pampanga Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office head Angelina Blanco. During a meeting yesterday between Gov. Lilia Pineda and municipal and city mayors, Pangilinan and Blanco announced the activities as follows:
Dec. 2 - Year-End Assessment of Barangay Tanod Dec. 3 - Medical Mission at Provincial Jail Aldo ding BHW (BHW Day) Mutya ning Kapampangan Pre-Pageant Dec. 4 - Aldo Ding Katutubo (Aeta Day) Dec. 5 - Aldo Ding Ortelano Aldo Ding Manasan Oh my GG! Dec. 7 - Kick-off of 5-day celebration T is popularly known as the noodles-and-rice, the scene implies pine fisheries. The closed season Civic Military Parade with Floats poor man’s fish because it is that the poor becomes poorer as for GG will begin at the northern Culinary and Festival Presentations (5 a.m.) I one of the inexpensive finds in time goes by. part of Palawan. In the past years, Thanksgiving Mass (7 a.m.) the local market back in But it seems that our the same technique has been im- Joint creative flag raising ceremonies the old days. Some liked GG would soon be hard plemented in the Visayas region to it in paksiw while I pre- to buy even for the well- increase the output of sardines. But Inter-Town Zumba fer it crispy fried. I have off group since the Bu- it’s not only GG that is affected in Ceremonial Lighting (6 p.m.), a cousin who cooks it in reau of Fisheries and the decreasing number of output. It Pampanga capitol compound paksiw and leave it over- Aquatic Resources will seems that the production of fish- Local Officials Banquet (7 p.m.), night and then fry it in Pradera Verde, Lubao. the morning. I remem- “But it seems that our GG would soon Dec. 8 - Mass in celebration of Immaculate ber he calls it pakalug- Concepcion kug. I also know a couple be hard to buy even for the well-off Aldo Ding Senior Citizens and of persons who prefer to group since the Bureau of Fisheries ingest the paksing GG Persons with Disabilities straight from the refrig- Dec. 9 - Aldo Ning DOLE-Job Fair and Aquatic Resources will imple- erator when the sauce Aldo Ding Barangay Officials turns to jelly. On how to 4th Quarter ment a temporary fishing ban for this Aldo Ding Mangangalakal (Scavengers) enjoy it really depends Jay Pelayo Kapampangan Youth Band Concert on who will consume it. particular species.” Dec. 10 - Coronation Night of Mutya Ning Galunggong or GG Kapampangan as we call it used to cost around implement a temporary fishing ban eries in the country shows a down- Aldo Ding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) above P30 per kilo during the ear- for this particular species. Depart- ward pattern. There must be a dis- ly 90s. Right now, a kilo of round ment of Agriculture Secretary Pro- crepancy between the shares from Dec. 11 - Most Outstanding Kapampangan scad will cost you around P130 in ceso Alcala announced that a closed small sectors, town catch to the Awards, from 5 p.m. onwards, some fish markets. The poor people season for galunggong fishing will national production, not to men- Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center can’t afford it anymore. So what do start this coming November 15, and tion illegal activities and marine families living in poverty eat daily? it will last up to three months. Does exploitation. Most of the people I got the chance this mean we won’t be able to enjoy It’s a welcome sacrifice on our to interview back in the days liv- our GG this coming holiday season? part, I think, in order for us to con- www.headlinegl.com ing in slums claim they resort to The DA has explained though tinue enjoying GG in the coming instant noodles. This is hurting not that the implementation is one decades. If we don’t take the short- only the masa but also the image of way of strictly enforcing the con- age seriously, we might fish up one the Filipino. 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NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon OPINION 5 WHEN HISTORY MATTERS MOST (Part Two) Parnasong
OST of those who subscribe to the transgressions 8 – Pavlo Lazarenko, President of Ukraine (1996-1997) – Kapampangan of the Marcos family come from personalities or looted $114-200 million Neng Capa M. Pangan Morganizations of high esteem, with irrefutable evi- 9 – Armoldo Aleman, President of Nicaragua (1997-2002) – dence, and have no hidden agendas. Those that refute the looted US$100 million evidence fall into one of these categories – connected by 10- President Joseph Estrada, President of the Philippines relation, die-hard loyalists, fellow cronies, people who had (1998-2001) – looted US$78-80 million benefited off Marcos, people blinded by their hatred of the Not bad, Philippines, we have 2 in the top 10 world rank- Aquino administration, and mindless supporters. A name ings. VP Jejomar Binay will most likely be up there soon, Insanu kareni ing that comes to mind is Kit Tatad – what manner of man is this probably in 5th or 6th position. who has nothing but praise for Marcos’ misdeeds and scorn THE TRUTH: Marcos is one of the greatest thieves in the panyaling baguk? for PNoy’s good deeds? world The term “plunder” cannot adequately invoke the sense “We practically own everything Inyang idad ya pang pitung banua y Piyuk of magnitude of what Marcos stole from the nation. Such a in the Philippines, from electric- Inutus deng saling aslam ampon baguk; pillage it was that surely shocks and outrages the conscience ity, telecommunications, airlines, Kanita, ken mung alagang dyes sentimus, of not just clear thinking Filipinos, but people everywhere. banking, beer and tobacco, news- Yan – asali mu na kang Anung a pungus. The decent world has a new term for this — “indigenous paper publishing, television sta- spoliation”. It is the organized and systematic plundering of tions, shipping, oil and mining, Dininan neng aduang tia-singku ning Inda, hotels and beach resorts, down to Y Piyuk, at ngana: “Anak, malalagua, “Such a pillage it was that coconut milling, small farms, real Saliwan mu pa yan king ba’kung agisa estate and insurance,” Imelda Mar- Ining lulutu kung lagat a apalya”. surely shocks and outrages the cos (admissive or boastful mode) “They were paid well, support- Pitunggalan na lang gamat nining Piyuk conscience of not just clear ed and allowed to live the lives of Ding coins a parehung tia-singku sentimus Towards the rich and famous and look what Saka ne sinulpit milandit, melaus, thinking Filipinos, but people the Light we’ve got? A betrayal. They were Oneng keng uyat duat ikua nang mitisud. ABEL SOTO tapped by Ferdinand, supposedly everywhere.” to guard his interests in those com- At keta ring kualtang atyu king gamat na, panies. But look what happened, Atabili no ren uling misakab ya; national treasuries by political and military elites of such a they wanted everything” (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 9/12/98) Makanyan man e la mebating ding pera, magnitude that it ravages the country, exacerbating poverty . . . Imelda Marcos (I’m-a-victim mode) Malagua nong ikit agyang misabi la. and undermining economic and social development. There you are, right from the horse’s mouth. Eye-popping. The Marcoses practically owned the whole Philippines! To- Makangisngis ya mang mibangun y Piyuk Transparency International 2004 ranking of corrupt wards the end of 1998, Imelda Marcos gave an exclusive in- Ding aduang tia-singku agad nong’ pinulut, leaders: terview to Christine Herrera of the Philippine Daily Inquirer At keng isip na nyan ing biglang sinulud (PDI). A lurid Imelda personally confirmed the open secret Insanu ing para keng aslam at baguk? 1 – Mohamed Suharto, President of Indonesia (1967-1998) – that Marcos arm-twisted many share-holders of blue chip looted US$15-35 billion conglomerates to sell out to him cheap. Cronies were used to Kasi pin, pasari ning pangasakab na 2 – Ferdinand Marcos, President of Philippines (1965-1986) front the ownership. She denied the arm-twisting part, and Ding aduang tia-singku atabili na la, – looted US$5-10 billion insisted the acquisitions were all paid for out of their own Inya mabilis yang migbalik karela 3 – Mobutu Sese Seko, President of Zaire (1965-1997) – loot- family funds. She never explained how a lowly-paid presi- Ba’nang malinawan ing utus da keya. ed US$5 billion dent was able to amass that wealth. The PDI was supposed 4 – Sani Abacha, President of Nigeria (1993-1998) – looted to run a 9 part series, all front-page explosives. Part 1 was At apihu karing tia-singku sentimus, $2-5 billion out on 5 Dec 1998 but the series stopped at Part 5 as Imelda Ing para keng aslam a pamaksing bangus; 5 – Slobodan Milosevic, President of Serbia (1989-2000) – claimed she received death threats to her family. Pelad no ring pera, at ngana pin kabud: looted US$1 billion Was she mad? Not at all, on the contrary, it was a wise “Ima, ‘sanu karen ing panyaling baguk?”• 6 – Jean Claude Duvalier, President of Haiti (1971-1986) – strategic move. She had just won the racketeering case in looted $300-800 million New York and the Philippines had a new Marcos-friendly 7 – Alberto Fujimori, President of Peru (1971-1986) – looted president in Joseph Estrada. It was the perfect time to put $600 million towards the light... Page 6 teacher’s corner Math? No problem! The Belenismo of Tarlac by Zeny S. Caturla
T has been eight years now since are ready for recycling. lights and some moving icons, using ECAUSE many students have a hard time under- the competition “Belenismo sa Tar- The use of recyclable materials per- motorized figures and simple robotics. standing Mathematics, parents tend to ask from Ilac” started among government and haps complement this year’s theme Motorists would stop to view those Bteachers some pointers and techniques to best private establishments for the best, the and as I surmise, is to create aware- belens along the said stretch of the learn Math. brightest and the most creative belens ness to the people on the importance highway with others taking photo- The secret to learning the subject is, if you don’t un- in this Central Luzon province north of of recycling and saving the earth from graphs or “selfies” as a remembrance derstand something, make sure to ask, make research, Pampanga. trash such as plastics and styro mate- or as a proof perhaps of some visiting and master it before moving on to the next topic. If the City of San Fernando has rials. This makes this year’s Belenismo the said province. All of us struggle with a difficult subject in the be- the Giant Lantern Festival, not only a religious or The Belenismo sa Tarlac is an an- ginning and tend to give up and move on to the next Tarlac has the belen compe- tourism activity but also nual activity that is held when yuletide lesson. tition that is held annually, a call against the pressing nears. The Tarlac Heritage Foundation But this is a wrong strategy, because math lessons where some institutions set problem on pollution. is the lead organization that organizes are supposed to be learned in a specific sequence. up their nativity scenes in Every topic builds on the previous topic, so if you are front of their buildings or “If the City of San Fernando has the having a problem with Topic A, continue working with offices. that one until you understand it and can work on Topic The belens come in dif- Giant Lantern Festival, Tarlac has the B. ferent designs, sizes and Another secret to learning Math is to practice and materials used. They are belen competition that is held annually, practice. Make sure to start begin with the easiest then judged with a crite- where some institutions set up their problem in your book, even if you think it will be too ria set by a committee in As of this “easy” to solve. It is very very important to build your charge of the judging, and nativity scenes in front of their build- confidence. the one that decides on the writing After working on several problems, then you would Alvin H. Arceo winner in different catego- ings or offices.” not have a problem moving on to the next one. Work- ries. ing problems will build your confidence, and confi- For years, the Belenismo has awed The Belenismo sa Tarlac also draws the events, the preparation and judg- dence is 100% the name of the game in Math. and amazed because of the creativity self-made artists that contribute to the ing of the winners. Also, make sure to write the equations and just and the craftsmanship of Tarlaquenos design and the making of the belens as Some people say that we Filipinos solve them in your head. But how can you solve a prob- in making the designs and extend- evidenced by the artistry and creativ- have the longest celebration of Christ- lem if you don’t write anything down? If a problem is ing helping hands to come up with a ity of some which join the competition. mas in the world and such an event as written in word form, it doesn’t follow that you should unique and excellent scene of the birth Meanwhile, belens that are dis- the Belenismo is just a manifestation solve it in word form, too. Write even the simplest of Jesus Christ on a stable. played along the MacArthur Highway of our faith on the birth of Jesus Christ things, and you’ll be surprised to see that you have Some belens are not that big while such as that in front of Camp Servil- and our participation in the festivities solved the problem. some are life-sized icons of the nativity. lano Aquino of the Armed Forces of the of the season. Remember, learning Math takes patience. Do it one There are belens which use expensive Philippines – Northern Luzon Com- Aside from such, the Belenismo step at a time. And lastly, practice. materials, with others merely using mand’s entries every year are a favorite gives an identity to the province, recyclables. For this year, one of the attraction of motorists, visitors and brought about by the competition of ••• requirements in the preparation of the those passing the province of Tarlac. belens, aside from making the prov- The author is Teacher III of Pulong Santol High belens is the use of spent materials that Some belens are complete with as of this writing.. Page 6 School Annex.• Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year
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towards the light... from Page 5 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music winners things in the open and go after cronies like Danding Cojuan- co, Lucio Tan, and Disini, who claimed rightful ownership of MATAGUMPAY na naidaos ng Philippine Movie Press Club Benosa - Edward Benosa/Star Music those companies. There are some who estimated the values (PMPC) ang 7th PMPC Star Awards For Music noong NEW FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST OF THE could be in trillions – we’re talking about PLDT, San Miguel ika-10 ng Nobyembre, 2015, sa KIA Theater, Araneta YEAR : Morisette Amon - Morisette/Star Music AND and others. Center, Cubao, Quezon City. Hannah Nolasco - Peksman /The Rising Star-Outbox For trillions, it’s worthwhile to tip-toe back to the country. Kakaiba sa ibang awards night, ang 7th PMPC Star Media Production Too late, Imelda learnt there was no honor among thieves Awards For Music ay nagmistulang isang malaking MALE ACOUSTIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR : Noel after all. I wonder if Binay has better luck with Gerry Limlin- gan et al. concert, naghandog ng awitin ang mga sumusunod: Cabangon - Throwback / Universal Records THE TRUTH: Marcos stole more than anyone can ever Erik Santos, Kyla, Christian Bautis- FEMALE ACOUSTIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR : Sa- imagine. ta, Matteo Guidicelli, Gloc 9 with his brina - Love Acoustic 7 / MCA Music “I cannot confirm (the Swiss bank accounts) because I band, Alex Gonzaga, The Dawn, KZ ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Haymabu - Siakol/ haven’t seen or read them. We – I don’t know. I cannot – I can- Tandingan, Morisette Amon, Dar- Synergy Music Corp not say that I know. Definitely the Swiss money were there. Or ren Espanto, Jett Pangan, Kylie Pa- MALE ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR : Kean – Hap- are there now. It’s for us – again this constant – that people dilla, Aicelle Santos, Jonalyn Viray, py Together / Universal Records are saying – more and more participating in that — “ Bong- Jason Dy, Sheryl Cruz, Michael Pan- FEMALE ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR : Glaiza De bong, speaking to blogger Raissa in 2012 (Squirming mode) gilinan, Kean Cipriano and Eunice Castro - Synthesis / Homeworks Entertainment RE- On 21 Mar 1986, Bongbong handed over Marcos’ power with his Band, Hannah Nolasco & VIVAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Duets –Pilita Corales/ of attorney (POA) to Mike de Guzman at a hotel in Honolulu. Mark Mabasa and Friends. Viva Records This POA was to enable US$213 million to be moved out of a Marcos account with Credit Swisse, Zurich to a Philippine Ang mga hosts na sina Kim Chui COMPILATION ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Himig Govt’s designated account in Exportfinanzierungsbank, Vi- at Enchong Dee ay nagbigay din Handog P-Pop Love Song - Star Music enna. The transfer was eventually frustrated due to Filipino ng kanilang awitin. Nagsilbing DJ DANCE ALBUM OF THE YEAR : ADA: The EDM infighting (Mike de Guzman, a Filipino banker free-lancing Host naman si Tom Taus. Sina Vina Morales at Janno Diva - Ai Ai Delas Alas/Star Music DUO/GROUP ART- agent to retrieve stolen money for Cory, and PCGG.) Gibbs ang umawit para sa tribute kina Rey Valera na IST OF THE YEAR : The Company - Lighthearted OPM The intrigue is worthy of a Grisham novel, complete with tumanggap ng Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement 2 / Viva Records code name “Operation Big Bird”. (You can read about it at Award at kay Ogie Alcasid na tumanggap ng Parangal NOVELTY SONG OF THE YEAR : Boom Panes - Wikipedia’s “Operation Big Bird” , bearing in mind that’s Levi Celerio. Nakiawit din sina Valera at Alcasid kina Vice Ganda/ Star Music only de Guzman’s version). Vina at Janno. RNB ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Journey - Kyla/Poly- Intrigue aside, this clearly demonstrates Bongbong’s ac- Ang 7th PMPC Star Awards For Music ay mula sa di- east Records tive participation and knowledge of stolen wealth. rection ni Bert de Leon at produced ng Airtime Market- RNB ARTIST OF THE YEAR : James Reid - Reid So as not to leave readers hanging in the air, here’s a bit more follow through. This episode exposed Filipinos’ pen- ing ni Ms. Tess Celestino. Ang kabuuan ng awards night Alert/ Viva Records chant for palace intrigue and bumbling teamwork. Had it been ay mapapanood sa ABS-CBN Sunday’s Best sa Novem- CONCERT OF THE YEAR : Gandang-Ganda Sa properly executed, the funds would have been retrieved in ber 29, 2015. Sarili Sa Araneta, E di Wow – Vice Ganda/ABS-CBN 1986 and it could have led on to uncover other Swiss bank ac- Narito ang mga nagsipagawagi: Events and Star Events AND Ultimate Concert – Mar- counts of billions of dollars. Legal complexities came into play SONG OF THE YEAR : Ikaw - Yeng Constantino/ tin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Lani Misalucha & Regine and it was not until 1998 that the Swiss remitted the funds Star Music Velasquez /StarMedia Entertainment and iMusic (US$540 million with interest) to Sandibangan’s account ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Celestine - Toni Gonzaga/ MALE CONCERT PERFORMER OF THE YEAR : at PNB, but in escrow, meaning it cannot be touched due to Star Music Vice Ganda - Gandang-Ganda Sa Sarili Sa Araneta, E some unclear legal issues. There it rested until 2004 (by now MALE RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR : Gloc di Wow it’s US$683 million) when it was finally free and transferred 9 - Biyaheng Pangarap/ Universal Records AND Vice FEMALE CONCERT PERFORMER OF THE YEAR to the Bureau of Treasury’s account to be utilized as dictated Ganda - #Trending /Star Music : Lani Misalucha - La Nightingale AND Regine Velas- under the Agrarian Reform Act – partly for agrarian reform and partly for compensation to human rights victims under FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR : quez - Ultimate Concert martial law. It was from this fund that President Gloria Ar- Sarah Geronimo - Perfectly Imperfect/ Viva Records ALBUM COVER CONCEPT & DESIGN OF THE royo diverted money illegally in what became known as the POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Darren - Darren Es- YEAR : Darren - Darren Espanto/MCA Music Fertilizer scam. The balance is still there. panto/MCA Music MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR : The Way We Are- THE TRUTH : Bongbong confirmed that the Marcoses MALE POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR : Christian Bau- Christian Bautista feat Rachel Ann Go/Director: Chris- have lots of stolen money stashed away.• tista - Soundtrack /Universal Records tian Bautista & Joshua Bautista as of this writing... from Page 5 FEMALE POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR : Sheryl Cruz PILITA CORRALES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT - Sa PusoKo’y Ikaw Pa Rin/ Universal Records NEW AWARD : Rey Valera ince literally shine to those passing by or visiting Tarlac. MALE RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR : Edward PARANGAL LEVI CELERIO : Ogie Alcasid• It’s a worthy activity indeed. ••• This writer welcomes other views, comments, and reac- tions. You may send your message at 0908-140-3230.•
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romualdez... from Page 1 mayor edsa... from Page 2 Romualdez, the incumbent repre- Romualdez said he is thankful poration (CIAC) president Emigdio LGU is pushing the concept that work environment sentative of Leyte’s 1st district, said to Kapampangans, led by Governor P. Tanjuatco III made the announce- should drive the families together and not away from in his Instagram post: “If we utilize Lilia “Nanay” Pineda and Vice Gov. ment saying, “we were informed each other. Clark during APEC, we can avoid Dennis “Delta” Pineda, for helping by CEB’s station office at CRK that “The economic sector should also recognize the disrupting economic activities with- his constituents in Tacloban when Su- flights going to Kalibo in Aklan, Puer- main reason why most employees are working, is for out compromising the safety of world per typhoon “Yolanda” hit them and to Princesa in Palawan, Dumaguete the benefits of their own children,” he said.• leaders.” brought destruction to life and prop- in Negros Oriental and Tagbilaran in Residents of Barangays San Jose, erties in the area. Bohol will be temporarily launched pcci hails... from Page 3 San Pedro and San Juan in San Si- The relief-giving operation, he out of CRK as a result of government possible to a united Philippine nation,” Aquino said. mon received relief goods from Ro- said, is a way of giving back to his decision to limit NAIA’s commercial For his part, the Bulacan governor said that it is great mualdez, who was accompanied by kabalens in Pampanga for what they operation to give way to the official pride and honour to be given the said award because Bu- Pampanga Mayor’s League President have given them in Leyte and Taclo- arrival and departure of APEC del- lacan was the only province that was adjudged as “most Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco and wel- ban during their time of needs. egates in Manila.” business-friendly” province in the country by the PCCI. comed by the respective barangay Earlier, Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) an- “We assured Cebu Pacific manage- “This recognition alone will further boost the creden- chairmen of the three mentioned vil- nounced the rerouting of four domes- ment and their passengers that we tials of Bulacan in attracting more foreign and domestic lages. tic flights from Ninoy Aquino Inter- will extend all necessary assistance investments,” Alvarado said. Romualdez is a three-term con- national Airport (NAIA) in Manila to to support the rerouted flights,” Tan- He also said that the socio-economic boom being ex- gressman of Leyte whose mother is a CRK during the APEC Summit week juatco said adding that CEB will be perienced in Bulacan is the fruit of the various programs Kapampangan, belonging to the Go- on November 16 to 20, 2015. using Airbus A319s and A320s for being implemented in line with the visions of President mez Family in Mabalacat. Clark International Airport Cor- these flights.• Aquino in erasing the image of the Philippines as the “sick old man of Asia” into the “favourite darling in Asia” in capitol bares... from Page 1 terms of economic stability. Capitol is set to hold a Jail Medical Culinary and Festival Presentations, On December 9, the activities Last August, Alvarado and Vice Gov. Daniel Fernando Mission, Aldo ding BHW (BHW which will simultaneously start at 5 for the day include the Aldo Ning also received the “Seal of Good Local Governance” from Day) and Mutya ning Kapampangan a.m. DOLE- Job Fair, Aldo Ding Baran- the Department of Interior and Local Governance and Pre-Pageant. This will be followed by a thanks- gay Officials, Aldo Ding Mangangal- Best Performing LGU Award in Cooperative Develop- In recognition of the indigenous giving mass at 7 a.m., joint creative akal (Scavengers) and Kapampan- ment in Central Luzon from the Gawad Parangal for Co- people, Aldo Ding Katutubo (Aeta flag raising ceremonies, Inter-Town gan Youth Band Concert. operatives 2015.• Day) will be held on Dec. 4. Zumba, Ceremonial Lighting at 6 On December 10 will be the dole-3 holds... from Page 3 As a way of giving honor and value p.m. at the Pampanga capitol com- Coronation Night of Mutya Ning were also present to sup- tioners to foster voluntarily to the efforts of farmers and fisher- pound and Local Officials Banquet Kapampangan. Aldo Ding Overseas port the summit. compliance with labor laws men on aqua-agri productions in the at 7 p.m. at Pradera Verde in Lubao Filipino Workers (OFWs) will be also The summit, according to and occupational safety province, Aldo Ding Ortelano and town. held. Dione, aims to address prob- and health standards. Aldo Ding Manasan is set on Dec. 5. On Dec. 8, there will be a Mass in On December 11, from 5 p.m. on- lems in labor market trends Reynoso, meanwhile, On Dec. 7, the provincial govern- celebration of the Immaculate Con- wards, the Most Outstanding Ka- that demand higher qualifi- presented various pro- ment would formally kick off the cepcion, which will be followed by pampangan Awards will be given cation and likewise provide grams of DoLE covering 5-day celebration with a Civic Mili- Aldo Ding Senior Citizens and Per- out at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention adequate knowledge for employment facilitation, tary Parade with Floats and Festival, sons with Disabilities. Center.• Human Resource Practitio- support to employment cdc bags... from Page 1 ners on the latest labor laws. generation, employment Mayor Garcia, in his enhancement, and employ- finalists in the Global Filipino Execu- “I am proud of our team in CDC. ECONOMIC INDICATORS opening message, cited the ment preservation. tive of the Year category, attributed the We have proven that public servants Committed Investments -- Total different interventions of She likewise highlighted recognition to the support of all offi- can be the best,” Casanova said. committed investments rose from the national and local gov- the Special Program for cers and employees of CDC. This year’s judges in the Asia CEO $184.44 million in 2012 to $277.15 ernment and the important the Employment of Stu- “Talagang may Diyos, alam po Awards were: Dr. Bernie Villegas, million in 2014. As of 1st semester of role of HR personnel in dents, DoLE Integrated Niya ang hirap, dusa at pasakit na economist (Philippines); Jun Palafox, 2015 committed investments amount- strengthening employer- Livelihood and Emergency aming dinaanan at pinagdaraanan urban planner (Philippines); Don Fel- ed to $237.13 million. employee relationship. Employment Program, sa government service. Recognitions baum, from American Chamber of Investors/Locators -- The number Dione presented and and DOLE Government like this are redeeming, vindicating Commerce in the Philippine (USA); of foreign and local investors rose from discussed the role HR Internship Program Labor and very inspiring. Ito po ay para sa Eduard Eun-Gap Gang, president of 606 in 2012 to 796 as of August 2015. practitioners and the im- Laws Compliance officer Bayan,” Tugade said. Korean Chamber of Commerce in Exports -- Total value of annual portance of well-guided Carlito Agbing discussed He also added: “This recognition the Philippines (South Korea); John exports by Clark manufacturing firms employers and HR as the Other Related Labor Laws was achieved through the support of Casey, former president of Australia- rose from $3.619 billion in 2012 to key towards fair Labor Em- and Issuances. our (CDC) Board of Directors and the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce $4.675 billion in 2014. ployment Practice. An open forum for the contributions of employees of CDC. (Australia); Oscar Sanez, VP for In- Employment -- The number of Dione also highlighted participants was also fa- Isama na rin po ang mga stakeholders ternational, San Miguel Purefoods employed persons in the Clark Free- the DoLE’s reforms on la- cilitated in order to have a ng Clark na naniniwala po na kaya ng (Philippines); and, Richard Mills, for- port Zone’s various locators rose from bor inspection--the Labor fruitful exchange of sugges- CDC na isulong ang Clark sa higit na mer president of Canadian Chamber 71,073 in 2012 to 75,538 in 2014. As Laws Compliance System tions and ideas for the bet- pag-unlad.” of Commerce in the Philippines and of 1st semester of 2015, the total actual (LLCS)--and encouraged terment of industrial rela- Pampanga Gov. Lilia G. Pineda, Chairman of the Asia CEO Awards employment is 80,977. employers and HR-practi- tions in the province.• who heard of CDC’s latest recognition (Canada). data center... from Page 3 over a national radio station, person- CDC’s leadership was cited for FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT porate Nexcenter™ standards in a new data center now ally conveyed her congratulations to instituted reforms in business pro- Revenues -- CDC’s gross revenues under construction, which also will be launched as a Tugade through a phone call. cesses, resource and fiscal manage- rose from P281 million in 1996 to new Nexcenter™ facility. These additions will strength- For his part, Bases Conversion and ment, investment and job generation, P1.39 billion in 2014, netting a profit en Nexcenter™ as No. 1 data center brand in the Asian Development Authority President and investor relations, corporate social re- of P554 million. region. CEO Arnel Casanova, who was also fi- sponsibility projects and many other Remittance to National Treasury -- Also, NTT Com will use this new partnership model nalist in the Global Filipino Executive aspects. The Corporation has remitted a total to further expand the Nexcenter™ footprint to other re- of the Year category, congratulated CDC Among the noted accomplish- of P1.35 billion to the National Gov- gions where high demand for data center services exists executives through a text message. ments of CDC were the following: ernment since 2012.• among companies looking to expand and enhance their haze mitigation... from Page 2 businesses. “With this partnership, PLDT will fortify its lead in Ignacio, who represented the coun- issuance of health bulletins that development of the implementing the enterprise space as it elevates its enterprise data try during the 11th Meeting of the can be disseminated to the public, mechanisms designed to make the center and ICT service offerings to the next level and as Committee under the Conference Ignacio added. ASEAN region free from haze by we leverage on the world-class expertise and extensive of Parties to the ASEAN Agree- He also said that the Forest 2020. global infrastructure of NTT Communications,” said PLDT President and CEO Napoleon Nazareno. ment on Transboundary Haze Pol- Management Bureau of the DENR “We also need to develop a for- “We are confident that this partnership will help bol- lution held in Hanoi, Vietnam, re- is conducting close surveillance est protection and fire suppression ster the country’s economic development and we look cently. and monitoring of known forest program consistent with the provi- forward to giving our local enterprises a much needed The DENR is the primary gov- fire hotspots in the country, as well sions of the agreement on trans- world-class ICT boost, as they pursue their respective ernment agency mandated to pro- as immediately suppress any fires boundary haze pollution,” he added. initiatives to expand locally and/or, overseas,” he said. tect and develop the country’s for- that may occur, in coordination The haze originating from forest NTT Com’s Nexcenter TM data centers offers world- ests and environment in general. with the Bureau of Fire Protection. fires in Indonesia reached southern class services backed by quality, flexibility, and cost- According to Ignacio, the DENR’s Ignacio said that such measures and central Philippines in October. efficiency. Environmental Management Bu- are necessary to ensure that the The haze had decreased visibility Going forward, NTT Com will further enhance its reau (EMB) will conduct closer and country does not contribute to the and disrupted airline flights, busi- global seamless ICT solutions as it continues to expand continuous monitoring of air quali- haze problem, especially with the ness and tourism activities, and its data-center business worldwide. NTT Com’s data centers provide seamless global ICT ty parameters affected by the haze. El Niño-triggered dry spell that threatened human health. platform, with colocation, hosting, network and secu- The EMB is collaborating with makes foliage or forest matter more By end of October, however, rity services, as well as high-quality facilities, industry- the Philippine Atmospheric, Geo- prone to fires. El Niño is expected to PAGASA declared the Philippines leading SLAs, universally consistent operations and physical and Astronomical Ser- affect the country until June 2016. “haze-free” without any large-scale multilingual support. NTT Com supports customers by vices Administration (PAGASA) For the long-term, the DENR, weather systems like typhoons, providing high-quality, disaster-resistant, and ecologi- and the Department of Health to in coordination with PAGASA and looming over the horizon any time cal data centers that meet business continuity and cor- ensure consistency of findings and BFP, will actively participate in the soon. (DENR) • porate social responsibility requirements.• special feature VOLUME IV • NO. 105 • NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY
The friendly manager and part owner Italian Dominic Curulli, who personally freezes, air dries, cuts, prepares, grills and cooks all kinds of steaks at the Iron Grill Steakhouse.
Mouth-watering steak dishes. Superb steak meal Ironat Grill By Dencio Pacheco
IF YOU’RE looking for the best steak in town, try the new Iron Grill USA Steakhouse and taste what a real steak should be. Here, you can get value for your money while enjoying a variety of meat grub.
While Iron Grill opened raised in Australia and to the public only this Sep- now living in the country, The best steak tember, everyday is a re- personally prepares the in town is here. cord-breaking day in terms meat from the cutting, to of the number of customers the air drying and to the dining and enjoying every cooking. For him, he makes Delighted customers eat their hearts piece of steak they eat. Its the steaks perfect because out with the finest steak varieties. raw beef comes from dif- he wants his customers to ferent parts of the world, enjoy every peso they pay depending on the part and for their grilled beef meat. quality, to make sure that The prices at Iron Grill steak lovers satisfy their are incredibly afford- demanding tastes. able, with their steaks Their steaks are tender sold at just the right price. and cooked perfectly in Comparing it with other Iron Grill’s clear glass- restaurants that offer beef enclosed kitchen. All the meat, Iron Grill is perhaps beef they cook and serve the most affordable and have no extenders, tender- worth it, for the tender, izers, MSG (monosodium juicy and tasty steak variet- glutamate) or any other ies it offers. seasoning but are prepared Iron Grill serves Rump, the natural and classic way, Texas T-Bone, New York, giving the distinct taste of Porter House, Rib-Eye, a steak. Tenderloin for its Beef Part owner and man- Steak. It also has Lamb ager Dominic Curulli, an Chops, Tomahawks, Italian meat trader and Sausages, Pork Chops and cook who was born and Baby Back Ribs, Cowboy Steaks, Burgers and High- End Steaks such as Heavy Ox Porter House, Angus Rib-Eye, Wagyu Center Cut, Kobe Heavy Marbling and Japanese Omi Beef. It opens daily from 11 a.m. until midnight, and is located at Lazatin Boule- vard, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. It has an air- conditioned function hall, a great number of tables and The Rump an ample, guarded parking lot.•