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Lazada activates Olympic Games partnership in Southeast Asia

AS PART of its parent Alibaba Group’s long-term partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Southeast Asian e-commerce firm Lazada Group has recently activated its Olympic Games push in the region.

The official partner of the Games in Southeast Asia, Lazada, which is Alibaba’ e-commerce flagship in this part of the world, will help Olympic stakeholders further reach their goals and connect with the fans.

Lazada will leverage the advertising and promotional opportunities connected with using Olympic marks and imagery, including marks from National Olympic Committees.

These will include events leading up to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 and the Olympic Winter Games 2026 in a city yet to be selected by the IOC.

“We are delighted to have Southeast Asia’s e-commerce leader on board as an advocate of our Olympic values. We believe Lazada’s digital footprint will assist us in spreading the spirit of the Olympic Games far and wide across this important region, particularly with a younger audience,” said Timo Lumme, Managing Director, IOC Television & Marketing Services, in a statement.

For Lazada Group chief executive officer Pierre Poignant, the activation of the partnership was something they were total behind, seeing it as in line with their group’s values and goals.

“As an e-commerce pioneer in the region, Lazada seeks to continuously accelerate progress in Southeast Asia and encourage every individual to pursue and ignite new possibilities,” said Mr. Poignant.

Adding, “We are honored to be activating Alibaba’s partnership with the IOC under our brand and look forward to bringing more Olympic-related Moments to this region over the next nine years.”

Last weekend, Lazada held a series of engagement initiatives, themed “Every Small Inspiration Matters,” starting with internal employee events across the region.

The Lazada Heart logo mark was also unveiled.

It represents the heartbeat of Southeast Asia, the group said, and is part of Lazada’s refreshed brand idea “Go Where Your Heart Beats” — capturing its evolved brand purpose from an online shopping platform to a lifestyle destination through which people can fulfill their desires. — Michael Angelo S. Murillo

Philippine Olympic Committee set for a special election

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo
Senior Reporter

TO RID the organization of any question in leadership as well as settle conflicts within the group, the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has decided to set the holding of a special election.

In a media briefing on Tuesday at the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Building in Pasay City, following an extraordinary assembly which was later proclaimed null and void, the POC said it had been agreed upon to hold an election at least by July 5.

Several members of the executive board also signified their intention to resign from their posts to clear the air for moving on, including Joey Romasanta as first vice-president.

It was also announced that the board will function in a “holdover capacity” until the election.

Mr. Romasanta said he has no intention of running as president in the special election, to give way, he said, to “fresh faces and new ideas” in the organization.

Mr. Romasanta assumed the POC presidency on June 18 upon the sudden resignation of Ricky Vargas as president.

“I will no longer run out of delicadeza. We need fresh faces, new ideas in the POC. We cannot go like this forever because we have a divided POC. The POC is a damaged organization. This is an opportunity to correct all the mistakes. This is about the institution,” said Mr. Romasanta.

Adding, “We have done this for us to be stronger. I’ve served this country for so long. I’ve made my mark in Philippine sports. This is the time to give others the opportunity to serve.”

Also offering to resign were POC chairman Abrahan Tolentino, auditor Jonne Go, treasurer Julian Camacho, board members Cynthia Carrion and Clint Aranas and former POC president Peping Cojuangco.

The leadership issue at the POC falls at a crucial juncture with the country set to host the 30th Southeast Asian Games in five months’ time.

Stakeholders are hoping for its prompt resolution so as to channel focus and effort in the SEA Games preparations.

‘Man to beat’ Roger Federer looks to turn number nine Wimbledon dream into reality

LONDON — Historically, emotionally and statistically, Roger Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon even at the 21st time of asking.

Forget the creaking knees and advancing years — the Swiss will be 38 in August — not many in SW19 will bet against their adopted favorite achieving Wimbledon history with a ninth men’s title to equal Martina Navratilova’s record singles mark.

Victory would consolidate his position as oldest male champion, a record he set in 2017 when he won his eighth title without dropping a set at the age of 35 years and 342 days.

Federer’s cheerleaders will point to the confidence gleaned from 2019 tournament wins on the hard courts of Dubai — his 100th ATP title — and Miami.

This year’s Wimbledon lead-up has been wrinkle-free after a positive showing at the French Open, where he lost in the semi-finals to Rafa Nadal, and his traditional grass tune-up at last week’s Halle Open, where he triumphed for the 10th time.

But look through the glass differently and this year may tell a whole new story.

Perhaps Federer’s decision to compete at Roland Garros for the first time in four years was actually an acknowledgement that his great powers are waning.

Federer knows that every opportunity to boost his Grand Slam tally of 20 trophies must be grasped or risk being eclipsed by the rejuvenated Nadal.

‘HARD TO BEAT’
The Spaniard’s victory in Paris took his Grand Slam total to 18 while Novak Djokovic has won three of the last four blue-riband events to bring his career tally to 15.

It is possible to make a strong case for all three, with Nick Kyrgios last week making special mention for Federer, whom he predicted will “be hard to beat” on his favorite surface.

Former French Open finalist Alex Corretja is another who has flagged up Federer.

“Federer played a great claycourt season, which gives him the belief he can win Wimbledon again,” said the Spaniard.

Grass has always suited Federer’s aggressive style, which is based on footwork, pace and ability to find sharp angles.

Perhaps the only remaining question is whether the Swiss has the stamina to slug it out against the game’s young guns.

As always the aim remains to win but now it is to do so without expending too much energy.

Last year there were signs that the balance is more difficult to achieve and the eight-times champion squandered match points against Kevin Anderson before exiting in the quarterfinals.

Despite Anderson’s raw power, few at Wimbledon expected Federer to lose that day because for so many years Wimbledon victories came so naturally.

All that can be said with certainty is that should anyone beat the man who has already pocketed $124 million in prize money, he should consider himself champion in waiting. — Reuters

A fair trade

Last week saw a trade in the Philippine Basketball Association which created much buzz over the fairness of it.

I am talking, of course, of the deal involving the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings and Northport Batang Pier where the former received All-Star guard Stanley Pringle from the latter in exchange for veteran Sol Mercado, Jervy Cruz and Kevin Ferrer.

The trade was viewed by stakeholders in the aftermath with much divide, with some saying the defending Commissioner’s Cup champions Kings won in said deal while others said that the Batang Pier did well, and actually won, in dealing away “Stan The Man.”

Having had the opportunity to absorb the deal, including the rationale of both teams in going ahead with the trade, and seeing the new-look rosters of Barangay Ginebra and Northport in action at the weekend, this space would have to say that the players exchange they engaged in was a fair one.

In Pringle the Kings acquired a ready and proven performer without giving away too much.

Pringle is a solid addition to the guard rotation of Barangay Ginebra, which includes fellow All-Stars LA Tenorio and Scottie Thompson. He can play both guard positions, giving his new team flexibility in using him.

At 32 years old, Pringle still has a lot of good years ahead of him, ensuring the Kings a steady hand at the backcourt for the now and the future, especially when Tenorio rides into the sunset.

He is bona-fide take-charge guy who gives the Barangay Ginebra attack another dimension to complement its vaunted triangle offense.

In his first game with the Kings on Sunday against the NLEX Road Warriors, Pringle played well under a new setup.

He had his early struggles, which was understandable especially since he is coming back from surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle, but eventually picked things up in helping Barangay Ginebra to the 100-85 victory.

Pringle had 16 points, on an efficient six-of-10 shooting, to go along with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Some work obviously still needs to be done to fully incorporate Pringle to the Kings’ attack but both parties are willing to work it out and that is a good sign.

Over at Northport, things are looking up as well upon acquiring Mercado, Cruz and Ferrer.

The Batang Pier lost a star in his prime in Pringle but got three players who can help it to be competitive in their “recalibration.”

And the arrival of the three could not have been opportune, since the team is dealing with injuries to some of its mainstays, primary of which is Jonathan Grey who is expected to be out for a while because of an ACL injury.

It helps Northport that the three players it got from Barangay Ginebra, like Pringle, are battle-tested, and at the highest level at that (read: championship).

Mercado may be advanced in age but he is still very capable of making things happen on both ends of the court. Cruz when healthy and given enough playing time is a potential double-double guy, notwithstanding being undersized for the four position. Ferrer is a young player who could well be the face in the wing for the Batang Pier for years to come.

In their first game in a Northport uniform?

Mercado had 14 points, five rebounds and five assists; Cruz finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds; and Ferrer wound up with 23 points and six assists. Not bad. Not bad at all. Right?

And the thing about it, they were able to do their thing without disrupting too much the effectiveness of their teammates, with guys like Sean Anthony, Paolo Taha, Robert Bolick and Mo Tautuaa still getting their steady numbers in their big 127-99 win over the Blackwater Elite.

Getting what they needed and seemingly improved their current makeup in the short and long term, both Barangay Ginebra and Northport came out winners in the recent dealing they had between them. And if that is not fair, I do not know what is.

 

Michael Angelo S. Murillo has been a columnist since 2003. He is a BusinessWorld reporter covering the Sports beat.

msmurillo@bworldonline.com

Best of the best

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s acceptance speech lasted all of five minutes, and it could have been over in much less time had he not kept on choking up. He was clearly overwhelmed by the occasion, never mind that he had long been tipped to claim the Maurice Podoloff Trophy in leading the Bucks to a regular-season-best 60 wins. Even as he failed to cap his 2018-19 campaign with a championship, he proved to be the best of the best of the National Basketball Association by far. Like all and sundry, he knew how well he did — enough, at least, to prepare for his time in the podium yesterday.

Still, Antetokounmpo could be forgiven for giving in to his emotions on stage at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles. His was a decidedly remarkable feat as the third-youngest recipient of the Most Valuable Player award in the last four decades, not to mention just the fifth born outside the United States to hoist the hardware. And, his sterling stat lines notwithstanding, he figures to get even better. His exacting work ethic and commitment to excellence make it a foregone conclusion. Developing a consistent stroke from the perimeter is a matter of when, not if, and when it’s there, he will be tapping virtually unlimited potential.

Significantly, Antetokounmpo’s ascent to the top was a popular one. Granted, it was aided by the type of narrative that invariably resonates with voters. That said, there can be no denying the manner in which he took advantage of the opportunity to shine. With erstwhile King of the East LeBron James transferring conferences, he rose to the throne with authority, backstopped by a new system that maximized his talents and a supporting cast that gladly toiled for the collective. It’s why he was generous in his praise of his coaches and teammates, and why his declaration that the accolade is a shared one didn’t come off as mere lip service.

No doubt, Antetokounmpo will use his latest achievement as motivation to do much, much more. He rightly thanked God for his “amazing” skill set, and he spoke of how his overwhelming desire to honor its source drove him to perform even when he didn’t feel well. Certainly, the mindset is what will lead him to sustained success. After all, what matters is not what he does when things come easy, but how he manages to forge ahead when they don’t.

 

Anthony L. Cuaycong has been writing the Courtside since BusinessWorld introduced a Sports section in 1994. He is a consultant on strategic planning, operations and Human Resources management, corporate communications, and business development.

Peso rises further versus dollar as US imposes new sanctions on Iran

THE PESO rose further to hit a fresh one-year high on Tuesday as the dollar remained weak due to tensions between the United States and Iran.

The local unit closed at P51.365 versus the greenback yesterday, 2.5 centavos stronger than its P51.39-per-dollar finish last Monday.

This was the peso’s best showing in more than a year or since it closed at P51.31 against the dollar on Feb. 8, 2018.

The peso opened the session at P51.33 per dollar. Its intraday high stood at P51.29 versus the greenback, while its worst showing was at P51.42 against the US currency.

Dollars traded climbed to $771.92 million from the $732 million that switched hands the previous session.

“The dollar-peso traded sideways. We still saw a weak dollar given the tensions between US and Iran,” a trader said in a phone interview.

US President Donald Trump targeted Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials with sanctions on Monday, taking a dramatic, unprecedented step to increase pressure on Iran after Tehran’s downing of an unmanned American drone.

With tensions running high between the two countries, Mr. Trump signed an executive order imposing the sanctions, which US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said would lock billions of dollars more in Iranian assets.

Iran would not accept talks with the United States while it is under the threat of sanctions, Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, told reporters at the United Nations.

The trader added that the peso strengthened in the morning session on increased risk appetite among investors amid optimism on the upcoming trade negotiations between Mr. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of G20 summit in Osaka, Japan later this week.

“In the afternoon session, we saw buying of the dollar after heavy selling in the morning. I think this was position covering, given (US Federal Reserve) Chair (Jerome) Powell will speak tonight to discuss views on their monetary policy and economic outlook for the US,” the trader added.

At its June 18-19 meeting, the Fed’s policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee kept interest rates unchanged but hinted possible rate cuts before yearend. The Fed said it would continue to “act as appropriate” amid market uncertainties.

For today, the trader expects the peso to trade between P51.20 and P51.50, while another trader gave a P51.20-P51.40 range.

“The peso might remain strong amid optimism ahead of the G20 summit this week and the lingering dovish expectations to US Federal Reserve and BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) monetary policies in the succeeding months,” the second trader said in an e-mail. — Karl Angelo N. Vidal with Reuters

Stocks end five-day rally on lack of fresh leads

By Arra B. Francia, Senior Reporter

LOCAL SHARES slumped on Tuesday on a continued lack of catalysts that could boost investor sentiment.

The 30-member Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 0.32% or 26.49 points to close at 8,034.09 yesterday, snapping a five-day winning streak. The all-shares index likewise fell 0.27% or 13.54 points to 4,909.

“The market closed flat again on a lack of catalysts, ending in the red by only 26 points but managing to hold above the 8,000 mark at 8,034.09. Market still seems to be on a wait-and-see mode for the G20 summit happening at the end of the month,” Papa Securities Corp. Sales Associate Gabriel Jose F. Perez said in an e-mail.

Meanwhile, Regina Capital Development Corp. Head of Sales Luis A. Limlingan attributed the market’s decline to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

“The dollar index sliding and Iran sanctions led investors to consolidate ahead of the window dressing this week,” Mr. Limlingan said in a text message.

US President Donald J. Trump said he will be imposing new sanctions on Iran, including on its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran called the new sanctions “idiotic,” according to reports, saying that it has permanently closed off the path to diplomacy between the two nations.

Amid escalating tensions, Wall Street indices ended mixed on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.03% or 8.41 points to 26,727.54. The S&P 500 tumbled 0.17% or 5.11 points to 2,945.35, while the Nasdaq Composite index went down 0.32% or 26.01 points to 8,005.70.

Markets were mostly lower in Asia as investors continued to wait for Mr. Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.43% or 92.18 points to 21,193.81. The Shanghai Composite retreated 0.87% or 26.07 points to 2,982.07, while the Hang Seng index plummeted 1.28% or 365.54 points to 28,147.46.

Back home, four sectoral indices moved to positive territory, led by mining and oil which soared 2.55% or 187.66 points to 7,547.71. Industrials advanced 0.35% or 42.32 points to 11,883.76; services gained 0.19% or 3.30 points to 1,711.45; while holding firms added 0.09% or 7.62 points to 7,676.85.

In contrast, property lost 1.6% or 69.89 points to 4,293.53, while financials slipped 0.28% or 4.90 points to 1,741.43.

Some 1.20 billion issues valued at P6.58 billion switched hands, lower than Monday’s P9.05 billion.

Decliners outpaced advancers, 102 to 97, while 56 names were unchanged.

Foreign investors switched to net selling mode at P180.57 million, against the previous session’s net inflows worth P18.57 million.

“With the index continuing to hold above the 8,000 mark, bias is still to the upside with resistance at its recent high of 8,139,” Papa Securities’ Mr. Perez said.

Duterte tells reps on speaker post: ‘Sort it out among yourselves’

PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. Duterte on Tuesday said he will no longer endorse a candidate for the House speakership race.

In his speech during the oath-taking of newly-elected local officials at the Palace on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Duterte said he met recently with some of the congressmen who have expressed their intent to run for speaker, including Reps. Lord Allan Q. Velasco of Marinduque and Alan Peter S. Cayetano of Taguig.

Mr. Duterte said Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez of Leyte has also expressed his interest in the post.

The President said outgoing House Speaker Gloria M. Arroyo was present during the meeting, and he asked her to choose a candidate for him.

He told Ms. Arroyo, “I will ask a favor from you, ikaw na lang tutal ikaw ‘yong pinaka-senior dito (you make the choice since you are the most senior here).”

But Ms. Arroyo refused. “Sabi nya, ikaw na lang (She said, you do it),” he said.

The President said the congressmen present thought he was just joking, but he explained that he did not want to make a choice and cause any ill feelings as everyone of them is his friend.

“Sort it out among yourselves…. [A]yaw ko (I don’t want to do it).”

On the planned shift to a federal system of government, Mr. Duterte said: “If you do not want federalism, fine, but change the Constitution.” — Arjay L. Balinbin

Death penalty top of neophyte senators’ agenda

By Charmaine A. Tadalan, Reporter

THE REINSTITUTION of capital punishment for crimes involving illegal drugs and measures on local government concerns are among the priorities of four neophyte Senators for the incoming 18th Congress.

Senators-elect Ronald M. Dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence T. Go on Tuesday bared plans to revive death penalty for heinous crimes.

May pre-ni-pare kami, sampo. Sampong initial na priority namin, basta pinakauna d’on, ‘yung akin ‘yung death penalty sa drug traffickers (We prepared 10 bills, which will be our initial priority. For me, the first will be death penalty against drug traffickers),” Mr. Dela Rosa, a former police chief, told reporters in a chance interview.

Mssrs. Dela Rosa and Go, alongside Senators-elect Francis N. Tolentino and Imee R. Marcos, all first-time senators, attended an orientation in the Senate in preparation for the 18th Congress that opens July 22.

Mr. Dela Rosa is optimistic the measure will have a chance of getting passed in the next Congress, considering the composition of the Senate.

“Most likely dahil marami tayo kakampi ngayon na tutulungan tayo. ‘Di naman gaano mabigat ‘yun dahil ang akin naman ay sa drug trafficking. Hindi naman lahat ng heinous crimes, limited lang ‘yun ang aking version (Most likely, since we have allies who will support us. My version is not too harsh because it’s only on drug traffickers),” he said.

He explained that he will not yet include plunderers in his bill to avoid the risk of losing support for the measure.

Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III filed a similar bill in the 17th Congress, which imposes death penalty only on crimes involving the illegal drug trade. He also said that death penalty will not be backed by senators if it includes other crimes, such as rape, and child trafficking.

Mr. Go, in a separate interview, likewise said he is also looking into the revival of capital punishment for “heinous crimes involving illegal drugs and corruption in the government.”

Mr. Go, formerly a close aide of the President, also said he will seek the postponement of the barangay elections to 2022 from 2020 to allow barangay officials to maximize their term.

The incoming senator added he will sponsor bills on long-term housing plans, salary hike for teachers and possibly other government workers, and the establishment of the Department of Overseas Filipino Workers, which Mr. Dela Rosa asked to co-author.

Mr. Tolentino, who expects to chair the committee on local government, said he will likely file bills on disaster management preparedness and local government concerns.

“(M)ore on disaster management preparedness and local government issues,” he said.

Ms. Marcos, for her part, said she will focus on her campaign promises, such as the proposed Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Bill, reduction of value-added tax, and bills on revenue sharing of local government units among others.

Marami ako pangako… so ‘yung mga barangay, SK (Sangguniang Kabataan) bills, ‘yung mga nilalakad ng aking kapwang governor tungkol sa IRA (Internal Revenue Allotment) namin, namomroblema kami sa sharing (I made a lot of promises… so barangay and SK bills, measures that are being pushed by other governors on IRA),” she said.

SC orders MMDA to comment on prov’l bus ban petitions

THE SUPREME Court (SC) has ordered the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to comment on the petitions seeking to stop the implementation of the provincial bus ban along Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA).

The high court gave MMDA and other respondents to file their comments “within 10 days,” the SC Public Information Office said in a statement.

The SC has consolidated the three petitions filed separately by AKO Bicol Party-list, Albay 2nd District Rep. Clemente Joey S. Salceda, and Bayan-Muna Party-list against MMDA Regulation No. 19-002 dated March 26 this year.

The regulation revokes existing permits and prohibits the issuance of new ones to all terminals and operators of public utility vehicles along EDSA, as one of the measures aimed at easing traffic congestion along one of the capital’s main roads.

The regulation also requires all provincial buses to use only the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange and facilities located in Sta. Rosa Laguna and Valenzuela City.

In the first petition filed last April by AKO Bicol, it claimed that the regulation violated the right to due process due to lack of public consultation, and that the MMDA, along with the Metro Manila Council, “arbitrarily, whimsically and capriciously acted on a mere verbal directive” of President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

Mr. Salceda, meanwhile, emphasized in his petition that the implementation of the regulation will not ease traffic in EDSA and will provide “additional burden” to people from the provinces due to the transferring of bus terminals to the north and south of the National Capital Region.

The third petition filed by Bayan Muna cited as well the lack of public consultation and that MMDA does not have police or legislative power.

The MMDA regulation has yet to be implemented following suspension of its dry run last month. — Vann Marlo M. Villegas

Duterte still ‘happy’ with agri chief; no Cabinet revamp hint

MALACAÑANG ON Monday said President Rodrigo R. Duterte is still “happy” with the performance of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol amid reports that he may be one of the Cabinet officials who may be replaced or transferred to another department.

Reports citing an unnamed source on Tuesday said a Cabinet revamp may take place soon, with Mr. Piñol possibly to be transferred to the Mindanao Development Authority.

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador S. Panelo, in a press briefing at the Palace, said when asked whether the President is still happy with the performance of Mr. Piñol as Agriculture chief: “I think so. Wala naman siyang sinasabi sa amin na hindi siya (He has not said anything to us that he is not) happy.”

“Honestly, I have not heard of a Cabinet revamp. I only hear about that, iyong mga tsismis, iyong mga rumors,” Mr. Panelo said.

He added, “Kasi sa akin (For me), since I see the President every now and then, nagbibigay siya ng (he gives a) hint eh, even sa (to the) Cabinet.”

Asked if the President has given the Cabinet officials any hint of a possible revamp, he replies: “Wala nga eh (I said there is none).”

Sought for comment, University of Santo Tomas Political Science Professor Marlon M. Villarin opined that the revamp may happen, citing the Cabinet officials’ “failure to meet the President’s marching order to progressively improve their departments’ targets as well as [address] corruption that [has] remained prevalent.”

He added, “And we know very well that Cabinet officials serve at the pleasure of the President. In fact, a Cabinet secretary is the most casual job at the executive level. Since they serve at the pleasure of the President, they can be replaced anytime and anywhere…. That’s part of his constitutional powers.” — Arjay L. Balinbin

27 New RTC judges appointed

PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. Duterte has appointed 27 new regional trial court judges. The Palace released to reporters on Tuesday copies of the appointment papers of the following: Luis C. Velasquez, Stela Marie G. Asuncion, April Joy M. Aguila, John Voltaire C. Ventura, Elenita E. Casipit, Marinel A. Santos, Junoffre A. Alzate, Cristina R. Beltran, Reuben Ritzuko T. Veradio, Enrico Voltaire S. Rivera, Roland Dennis G. Molina, Flerida Z. Banzuela, Caroline R. Jaucian, Carl B. Badillo, Malani Fay V. Tadili, Micahel F. Real, Percival T. Atinaja, Santiago M. Beltran, Jr., Allene T. Pena, Edwin S. Bonifacio, Francis M. Espinola, Rene E. Reyes, Jeovannie C. Ordoño, Erick A. Sadural, Benigno C. Abila, Rodrigo I. Del Rosario, and Ramon Corazon P. Blanco. — Arjay L. Balinbin

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