Flu-like cases up over 50%

September 5, 2024 | 8:24 pm

INFLUENZA-LIKE ILLNESSES (ILIs) in the Philippines rose by over 50% in the past four weeks, its health agency said, as the country coped with heavy rains.

The Department of Health (DoH) said 9,491 flu-like cases nationwide had been recorded from July 28 to Aug. 10, 55% higher compared to 6,124 cases a week earlier.

All regions except the Bangsamoro in southern Philippines have shown an increase in cases in the past four weeks, it said in a statement.

The total number of influenza-like cases in the country had hit 102,216 ILIs from Jan. 1 to Aug. 4, 18% lower than the 125,153 cases reported during the same period last year, the agency added.

“However, there has been an increase in cases over the last three to four weeks, consistent with the ongoing rainy season,” it said.

Influenza-like illnesses present common symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, colds, body aches, and headaches, according to the agency.

Influenza A accounted for 28.5% or 777 cases, followed by Rhinovirus at 28.2% or 770 cases, and Enterovirus at 24.7% or 675 cases. — Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza

More anti-terror courts eyed

September 5, 2024 | 8:23 pm

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THE Philippines’ Supreme Court (SC) is looking at the possibility of adding more courts to handle terrorism cases involving crimes under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 if the need arises, a court official said on Thursday.

There are currently 14 courts nationwide designated to try and decide on terrorism cases, Court Administrator Raul B. Villanueva said during a congressional budget briefing.

“We will look into, if there’s a need, to come up and designate additional anti-terrorism courts,” he said.

“In the meantime, we only have one per each region and two in Metro Manila,” he added.

The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 is a controversial measure that drew harsh criticism from activists and human rights groups due to concerns that it could undermine civil liberties. — Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio

DoLE explains job classification

September 5, 2024 | 8:23 pm

THE DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DoLE) on Thursday said Filipinos working even just an hour a day are considered employed in the government’s employment surveys, after senators questioned why job statistics don’t reflect the realities on the ground.

At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on DoLE’s proposed budget next year, Labor Undersecretary Carmela I. Torres said this classification was based on international standards of employment from the International Labor Organization.

“This definition of employment is very loose, and the statistics do not align with reality,” Senator Lorna Regina “Loren” B. Legarda said in response to the Labor official.

“We want to know the true state of employment in the country.”

Commenting on the employment standard, Kilusang Mayo Uno Secretary General Jerome M. Adonis said it shows that there really is a lack of jobs for Filipinos

“No matter how the Marcos administration tries to tumble and show that it is doing something (for the workforce), they cannot deny that wages are not enough, jobs are not enough, and poverty is still here,” he said in a statement in Filipino.

The unemployment rate in June fell to 3.1% from 4.1% a month earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported last month.

However, job quality worsened as the underemployment — those who want longer hours or an additional job — went up to 12.1% in June from 9.9% in May. This is higher than 12% in June 2023. — John Victor D. Ordoñez

4 dead in Maguindanao gunfights

September 5, 2024 | 8:23 pm

COTABATO CITY — Four were killed while two others were hurt in a spate of clashes on Wednesday between two Moro groups, both armed with assault rifles, in Bongo Island in Maguindanao del Norte province.

Lt. Col. Erwin G. Tabora, police chief of Parang, a seaside town in Maguindanao del Norte, told reporters on Thursday that the gunfights erupted when gunmen from one of the two groups fired at a family identified with the other in Barangay Tucamaror in Bongo Island

Bongo Island is about three miles off Parang, whose local government unit has jurisdiction over its seven predominantly Iranun beachfront barangays. — John Felix M. Unson

DLSU Mason Amos falls under the new UAAP ruling for transferees

September 5, 2024 | 7:53 pm

NEWEST De La Salle University (DLSU) big man Mason Amos stands to bear the brunt of the new UAAP ruling on eligibility years for transferees.

The UAAP on Wednesday announced a revised rule on the eligibility of players transferring from one member school to another and Mr. Amos is among those who could feel the heat of it the most following his shocking transfer from Ateneo de Manila University.

Under the new rule, the UAAP will retain the traditional one-year residency requirement for transferees but will now deduct two years out of the maximum five-year playing eligibility from just one year in the past.

The resolution was approved by the UAAP board as early as February during the 86^th Season but opted to not impose it retroactively for the transfers that transpired in the said season or the Academic Year (AY) 2023-2024 and beforehand.

The AY 2023-2024 ended in May as soon as all the second semester events of the 86th season were finished, signaling the start for the 87^th Season and the AY 2024-2025 where the new rule applies.

Mr. Amos, unlike other notable transferees like Rey Remogat (University of the East to University of the Philippines) and Kean Baclaan (National University to La Salle) who made their jumps after the basketball season in December 2023, leaped from Ateneo to La Salle only in July this year.

“The decision was noong na-approve that time was moving forward. Moving forward means if it’s approved by S86, it’s for the season ahead which is S87 or AY 2024-2025. As we speak, it’s in effect or right after the S86 ended May 31, 2024, in effect na siya,” UAAP executive director Atty. Rebo Saguisag told The STAR.

Incoming sophomore Mr. Amos only spent a year in Ateneo and now with an expected deduction of two years in his eligibility including sitting out for a year, he would only have two remaining years for La Salle in Seasons 88 and 89.

The effect, however, remains to be seen especially if Mr. Amos opts not to finish his playing years and go pro somewhere else — prompting Mr. Saguisag’s clarification that it may not be an issue for now.

While La Salle could appeal Mr. Amos’ case in the future based on technicalities — particularly on the date of transfer, the official start of the rule implementation and all — Mr. Saguisag said the UAAP would cross the bridge when the league gets there and it’s not anytime soon just yet.

“Covered siya pero the effect may be felt after pa when we count the playing years assuming he continues to enroll in a certain school and he still wants to play in a particular school, then we will rule on it when the time comes…”

Aside from Mr. Amos, among those covered under the new UAAP rules are fellow recent transferees Kobe Demisana (Ateneo to Adamson University), Renzo Competente (Far Eastern University to Adamson University) and Mur Alao (La Salle to FEU).

On the lucky side of early transferees apart from Mr. Remogat and Mr. Baclaan who will only redshirt this season for only a year of eligibility deduction, Forthsky Padrigao (Ateneo to University of Santo Tomas) and Gani Stevens (UE to UP) escaped the tweaked rule as they’re already cleared to play this 87^thSeason after transferring and sitting out last season.

Jacob Cortez, now with La Salle from NCAA champion San Beda, will also not be affected by the rules covering only UAAP-to-UAAP school transfers. — John Bryan Ulanday

Para swimmer eyes finals in 50m butterfly in Paris

September 5, 2024 | 7:53 pm

PARIS — Para swimming head coach Tony Ong instructions to swimmer Angel Mae Otom in the women’s 50-meter butterfly S5 event in the 17th Paralympic Games swimming meet at the La Defense Arena pool Friday were plain and simple: give your best and make it to the finals.

Expect Ms. Otom to heed those instructions to heart, beginning with the heats at 10:10 a.m. (4 p.m. in Manila) where she will be side-by-side with sensational Chinese defending champion Lu Dong, who will be gunning for her second individual gold.

Ranked No. 2 in the world with a time 46.39 seconds entering the quadrennial sportsfest, the armless wonder from Olongapo City will have learned her lessons from her Paralympic debut two days ago when she finished sixth in the women’s 50-meter backstroke S5 race.

Now with Ms. Lu on lane 4 and she on lane 3, Ms. Otom will be tested to the hilt if she has what it takes in keeping up with the Chinese star known as the “Armless Mermaid,” with the top eight qualifiers from two heats advancing to the finals set at 5:59 p.m. (11:59 p.m. Manila time).

Two days ago after matching the powerhouse Chinese trio of Ms. Lu, He Shenggao and Liu Yu stroke for stroke, seemingly poised to achieve a podium finish and break the country’s eight-year-old dry spell at the Games, before running out of steam in the last 15 meters.

Deputy Para Swimming Coach Brian Ong, the head coach’s son, disclosed that boosting Ms. Otom’s mental toughness in her last event at Europe’s largest indoor arena was one aspect they would work on in the stint supported by the Philippine Sports Commission.

“We are looking forward to her outing in the women’s 50-meter butterfly on Friday,” said the coach, confident that the athlete would go all out in the country’s last-ditch bid to win a medal in this meet featuring the crème dela crème of physically challenged bets from 168 nations.

The late table tennis player Josephine Medina was the last to achieve a podium finish in bringing home a bronze medal from the 2016 edition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

New Zealand routs Gilas boys, 75-58, at FIBA U18 Asia Cup

September 5, 2024 | 7:52 pm

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GILAS PILIPINAS BOYS succumbed to unbeaten New Zealand, 75-58, to finish at third spot in Group D of the 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup late Wednesday night at the As Salt Arena Complex in Amman, Jordan.

The tough defeat relegated Gilas (1-2) to the qualification to the quarterfinals featuring the second and third-ranked squads from the four groups as New Zealand (3-0) topped Group D and punched an outright berth in knockout quarterfinals.

Ranged against the taller Kiwis, ranked No. 27 in FIBA youth, Gilas was overwhelmed right off the bat with an early 23-9 deficit and could not recover from there on en route to its second straight loss.

Gilas, world No. 25 and the highest in its group, also fell short against the host Jordan (No. 51) with a 62-56 loss after making easy work of Southeast Asian rival Indonesia (No. 73), 75-48.

Without injured ace player Andy Gemao, John Earl Medina took the cudgels for Gilas with 30 points on five treys but only drew coverage from Mark Airick Esperanza with 14 points.

Though now in a tougher journey, Gilas still sports a chance in a knockout qualification against Japan at 9:30 p.m. today (Sept. 6) for a slot in the Top 8 with the ultimate goal of making it to the semifinals.

Only the Top 4 teams from the Asian tourney will qualify in the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland.

Meanwhile, Carter Hopoi (23), Tamatoa Isaac (16) and Kahu Treacher (11) led New Zealand which also drubbed Jordan, 71-62, and Indonesia, 89-43.

Joining New Zealand in the quarterfinals are fellow unbeaten leaders Australia, South Korea and China from Groups A, B and C, respectively — John Bryan Ulanday

Reinforced champion Creamline plunges back to action against Thai EST Cola in PVL Invitational

September 5, 2024 | 7:51 pm

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Games Friday
(Sta. Rosa Sports Complex, Laguna)
4 p.m. – Farm Fresh vs Cignal
6 p.m. – EST Cola vs Creamline

THERE will be no rest for the weary as Creamline, fresh from its Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference conquest at the PhilSports Arena, it plunges back into action in the PVL Invitational against Thailand’s EST Cola at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna.

“There is no rest,” said Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses, whose Cool Smashers downed the Akari Chargers, 25-15, 25-23, 25-17, Wednesday night to claim a record ninth PVL crown.

Going home with their ninth title, the dynastic franchise shoots for a 10^th crown in a mini tournament that was reduced to five participating teams from six after the Chargers withdrew in the last-minute due to injuries.

PLDT backed out too after citing the same health reason but was replaced by Farm Fresh.

The other participating teams are Cignal and defending champion Japan’s Kurashiki Ablaze.

Bernadeth Pons will be the player to watch after spearheading Creamline’s impressive reign that resulted in her bagging both the Conference and Finals MVP in one fell swoop.

For Akari, the preparation starts today as its chief executive officer Christopher Tiu is sending the squad to Japan to start preparation for the PVL All-Filipino Conference slated late this year.

“Day One of our All-Filipino Conference campaign starts tomorrow (Friday),” Mr. Tiu told the Chargers during a thanksgiving party he hosted Wednesday night. — Joey Villar

Pegula sends top seed Swiatek packing to reach US Open semis

September 5, 2024 | 7:50 pm

NEW YORK — American Jessica Pegula knocked world number one Iga Swiatek out of the US Open 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal.

The sixth seed threw her hands into the air after closing out the biggest win of her career in front of the elated home crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium in her seventh major quarterfinal.

Swiatek, who withdrew from last month’s Canadian Open citing fatigue, appeared out of sorts from the start as she struggled with her serve and helped her opponent with 41 unforced errors.

The Pole had not been broken since the first round of the tournament but dropped serve with a double fault in the opening game and again in the third.

Pegula looked in cruise control in the second set as she broke Swiatek again in the third game.

Pegula led 40-0 in the final game but needed the encouragement of the home crowd to get her over the line as Swiatek produced a pair of fine winners to stay in it. — Reuters

A date with destiny

September 5, 2024 | 7:49 pm

The Fever rejoiced as they prepped for their match against the Sparks. They basked in the news that they had secured a playoff spot, and with reason. It had been a full eight years since they last made the postseason, not coincidentally Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings’ valedictory. And while head coach Christie Sides noted how much sweeter the development would have been if it came after a win, their advancement courtesy of outcomes in the Aces-Sky and Mercury-Dream set-tos was no less welcome.

To be sure, the Fever ended the day all smiles as well. Their triumph over the Sparks was their fifth straight and seventh of eight encounters after the Olympic break, and they knew more was in store for them. Despite their relative youth and largely homegrown roster, they’ve displayed an uncanny knack for learning from their losses to propel them forward. Since starting the season one and eight off a brutal schedule, they have gone a heady 17 and eight to emerge as one of the WNBA’s best teams. They’re certainly punching above their sixth-place standing, and look to be tough opponents for higher seeds in the playoffs.

Needless to say, the Fever’s rise has been spearheaded by newly minted Player of the Month Caitlin Clark. She has long been fodder for headlines, but her ascent on the court has been nothing short of remarkable. Her status as a rookie notwithstanding, she has broken record after record and, more importantly, catapulted the blue, red, and gold to success in the process. Last year, they were two spots removed from the bottom of the barrel; with her addition, they’ve turned into bona fide contenders. And they’re only too glad to acknowledge why; teammates celebrated along with the 16,645-strong crowd at the Gainbridge Foeldhouse when she got her second triple-double of the season near the end of yesterday’s contest.

Clark looked none the worse for wear in the aftermath of the Fever’s outing. Never mind that she played from opening tip to final buzzer. “I could probably go another 40 minutes,” she said. “I don’t usually like to stop.” To her left, fellow All-Star Aliyah Boston giggled in acknowledgment. They’re definitely running to meet their date with destiny, and they’re making sure to also have fun en route.

Anthony L. Cuaycong has been writing 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.

Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Regional Edition honors champions of inclusive entrepreneurship across Asia

September 5, 2024 | 4:45 pm

The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Regional Edition proudly celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit, honoring a new elite of industry leaders spearheading inclusive entrepreneurship across Asia. Set in Bangkok, Thailand, this year’s awards highlighted leading business leaders and enterprises who have championed inclusivity, broken barriers for underrepresented groups, and created pathways for individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive in the business world. The awards was graced by H.E. Datuk Jojie Samuel, Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand, and Chotima Iemsawasdikul, Director-General of Department of Trade Negotiations of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.

Organized annually in 16 markets by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the Awards presents Asia’s largest award networking platform. Since 2007, the Awards has been organized all over the region with past recipients comprising Taiwan’s Douglas Tong Hsu, Hong Kong’s Francis Lui and Lawrence Ho, TTC Vietnam’s Dang Van Thanh, Thailand’s Supaluck Umpujh, Cuckoo Malaysia’s Hoe Kian Choon, Indonesia’s Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Mochtar Riady, India’s Adi Godrej, and the Philippines’ Dennis Anthony Uy.

The award recipients were selected from over 150 nominees through a rigorous evaluation process by a jury of prominent judges across four categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence.

Richard Tsang, President of Enterprise Asia, stated in his welcome speech, “As leaders, we bear the profound responsibility to nurture and expand this ecosystem. By fostering diversity and inclusion, we not only drive economic growth but ensure that our progress lifts all members of society. Together, we are building a future where success is shared, progress is inclusive, and Asia’s economic potential is fully realized.”

Among the notable awardees are Thailand’s Kamonpop Veerapala, President of Government Housing Bank (G H Bank), and Gil G. Chua, Group Chairman and CEO of DDB Group Philippines, whose leadership transcends traditional business achievements as they actively cultivate cultures of inclusion within their organizations and beyond, setting a powerful example for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Further outstanding awardees include Indonesia’s PT INTENS under the Fast Enterprise category, Thailand’s Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) under the Inspirational Brand category, and Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited along with Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) under the Corporate Excellence category.

Prior to the APEA 2024 Regional Edition, the Asia Economic Forum (AEF) 2024 was held in the day. The forum convened over 300 C-suite-level executives, business leaders, and policymakers from 19 countries. Themed “Empowering Asia Through Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystems,” the forum provided a regional platform for leading thought leaders to delve into the intricacies of entrepreneurship ecosystems, serving as a catalyst to propel Asia’s economic trajectory forward. Through comprehensive discussions, the forum dissected barriers while spotlighting the manifold advantages inherent in fostering inclusive entrepreneurship. The forum was graced by Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Minister of Commerce of Thailand.

Enterprise Asia’s President Richard Tsang expressed at the forum’s opening that “An inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem is not merely about leveling the playing field; it is about ensuring that every individual, regardless of background, gender, or circumstance, has the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the growth and prosperity of our region. It is about breaking down the walls that divide us and building bridges that connect us — bridges that lead to innovation, sustainable development, and shared prosperity.”

The forum featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Dr. Chatchai Thnarudee, Board of Directors at Digital Government Development Agency, MCOT Public Company Limited, Jaymart Insurance Public Company Limited; Jatupron Pimngern, Head of Strategic Foresight & Financial Innovation at DeeMoney and FinTech and Payment Innovation Expert; Kultida Leenabanchong, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Communications Strategy Lead at Roche; Narusan Dhanvarjor, CEO of InnoSpace (Thailand); Rashmi Sharma, Sr. Director at Coca Cola, Leadership & Wellbeing Expert, and TEDx Speaker; Ratinan Wongwatcharanon, VP of Head of Investor Relations at Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited; Lt. General Sudhir Sharma, Chairman of MitKat Advisory Services and Advisor to Enterprise Asia; Surasit Sachdev, CEO of Hungry Hub and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Sasin School of Management.

The AEF 2024 and APEA 2024 Regional Edition are supported by the Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce, Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, Malaysian-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Myanmar Business Executives Association, and Singapore-Thai Chamber Of Commerce. The AEF 2024 is also supported by Business Networking Club Malaysia and Malaysia Chambers Jakarta.

PR Newswire is the Official News Release Distributor, and Bangkok Post, BusinessWorld, Dailywire.asia, Hong Kong Economic Times, and SME Magazine are the media partners for the AEF 2024 and APEA 2024 Regional Edition.

AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2024

REGIONAL EDITION

MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY
WINNER NAME	COMPANY NAME	INDUSTRY	COUNTRY
DATUK IR. N. PURUSHOTHAMAN NAIR FOUNDER & CEO	AFRIMA CONSULTING ENGINEER SDN BHD	PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES	MALAYSIA
DATO’ SRI MOHD ISMAIL NORBAT FOUNDER & CEO	AGENSI PEKERJAAN UKHWAH SDN BHD	PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES	MALAYSIA
DR. KULWIPAPAT JATURAPISANUKUL CEO	BLS MEDICAL CENTER	BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE	THAILAND
GIL G. CHUA GROUP CHAIRMAN & CEO	DDB GROUP PHILIPPINES	PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES	PHILIPPINES
KAMONPOP VEERAPALA PRESIDENT	GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK (G H BANK)	FINANCIAL SERVICES	THAILAND
SIVANESSAN S/O KITNASAMY DIRECTOR	GRIFFIN PROTECTION INTEGRATED SECURITY PTE LTD	PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES	SINGAPORE
KASEMSAN SUJIWARODOM CEO	KIJCHAROEN ENGINEERING ELECTRIC PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	MANUFACTURING	THAILAND
GAURAV RUNGTA MANAGING DIRECTOR	MĀN STRUCTURALS PVT. LTD.	MANUFACTURING	INDIA
JAMES RICHARD AMATAVIVADHANA CEO	MC GROUP PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	RETAIL	THAILAND
WILAS CHALOEYSAT GOVERNOR	METROPOLITAN ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY	ENERGY	THAILAND
SARA LAMSAM CEO	MUANG THAI LIFE ASSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	FINANCIAL SERVICES	THAILAND
TEO JIN LEE FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR	ODE CONSULTING PTE LTD	PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES	SINGAPORE
KAJONSIT SINGSANSERN CEO	SIAMESE ASSET PCL	PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT	THAILAND

FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY
COMPANY	INDUSTRY	COUNTRY
ARIESCOPE EL MEJOR TRADING PTE LTD	TRADING & WHOLESALING	SINGAPORE
HYLIFE DEVELOPMENTS CO., LTD.	PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT	THAILAND
PT INTENS	TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ICT	INDONESIA

INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY
COMPANY	INDUSTRY	COUNTRY
ASIA PACIFIC COSMETICS CORPORATION LIMITED.	PERSONAL CARE	THAILAND
BANGCHAK CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	OIL & GAS	THAILAND
BANGSAR HEIGHTS PAVILION SDN. BHD.	PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT	MALAYSIA
KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL	FINANCIAL SERVICES	THAILAND
PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY (PEA)	ENERGY	THAILAND
SIAMESE ASSET PCL	PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT	THAILAND
THAILANDPOST CO., LTD.	TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS	THAILAND

CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY
COMPANY	INDUSTRY	COUNTRY
BANGKOK CHAIN HOSPITAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY	THAILAND
BANPU PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	MINING & ENERGY	THAILAND
CENTRAL RETAIL CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	RETAIL	THAILAND
DDB GROUP PHILIPPINES	PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES	PHILIPPINES
DON MUANG TOLLWAY PUBLIC CO.,LTD.	TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS	THAILAND
GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK (G H BANK)	FINANCIAL SERVICES	THAILAND
GRIFFIN PROTECTION INTEGRATED SECURITY PTE LTD	PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES	SINGAPORE
KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL	FINANCIAL SERVICES	THAILAND
METROPOLITAN ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY	ENERGY	THAILAND
MUANG THAI LIFE ASSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	FINANCIAL SERVICES	THAILAND
NAMWIWAT MEDICAL CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY	THAILAND
S&J INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED	HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY	THAILAND
SIAMESE ASSET PCL	PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT	THAILAND
THAILANDPOST CO., LTD.	TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS	THAILAND

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