tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688580198103756452024-03-07T04:00:52.947+08:00BASAYNONBasaynonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183137424004636366noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68858019810375645.post-40078469624301810502017-04-29T10:22:00.003+08:002017-04-29T10:42:07.341+08:00PUREGOLD PRICE CLUB<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">PUREGOLD
PRICE CLUB, INC. </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">(PGOLD)</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Sector:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> Retail</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Financial Highlights </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The company at
the end of CY 2016 has 329 stores, with an aggregate net selling area of more
than 486,700 square meters. These stores are located in Metro Manila - 130, North
Luzon - 83, South Luzon – 93, Visayas – 12, and Mindanao – 11 stores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Capital
expenditures for 2017 is P2.5 billion, to be funded by internally generated
cash and short-term untapped bank credit lines, if necessary, for 25 Puregold
stores (P1 billion), 2 S&R stores (P1.2 billion), 10 S&R QSR (P150
million) and 25 Lawson stores (P150 million). It is expected that by 2017
consolidated net sales will grow by 8 to 10% and pursue acquisition and
expansion into new locations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The story is often told of how Puregold was borne out of the
concern for the welfare and fate of its employees. The Asian financial crisis
of 1997 brought about a turbulent economy, volatile foreign exchange and an
uncertain future. Faced with such challenges, but worried about how their loyal
employees would survive the times, husband and wife Lucio and Susan Co decided
to try their luck and venture into local retailing, with the opening of the
first Puregold Price Club along Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City back in December
12, 1998.</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Company was the
second largest retailer among hypermarkets, supermarkets and cash and carries
in the Philippines based on gross sales in 2010 according to Planet Retail. The
Company’s customers comprise retail consumers and small business owners who
resell products in local neighborhood convenience stores, known as
‘‘sari-sari’’ stores, as well as canteens, restaurants, bakeries and drug
stores, among others. In addition to focusing on middle to lower income retail
consumers, the Company believes it is the only hypermarket supermarket retailer
in the Philippines which strategically and targets local resellers. The Company
also promotes a one-stop shopping concept of having a wide selection of goods
to further serve its value-conscious consumers and resellers. With this
differentiated business model, the Company has established a brand that has
become associated with low prices, value-for money and a wide assortment of
goods on offer, as well as being recognized as one of the top five brands in
the Philippines in Retail Asia Magazine’s 2010 and 2011 Retail Asia-Pacific Top
500 program. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Puregold launched its Initial Public Offering at the
Philippine Stock Exchange, gaining recognition as the Best Mid-Cap Equity Deal
by Finance Asia in February 2012. The IPO helped to fuel its rapid expansion,
catapulting the company to a network of more than 280 stores, reaching to cover
the entire Philippines, with a strong market presence in Luzon and NCR, and an
up-and-coming contender in Visayas and Mindanao. To deepen its regional
footprint, Puregold has acquired four regional supermarkets, Parco (2012),
Grocer-E (2013), NE (2015) and Budgetlane (2015). It has also purchased the
S&R Membership Shopping chain (2012), catering to the high-end retail
market, and has since ventured into the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) segment
with its widely popular S&R Foodservice. Aggressively exploring new formats
to better serve its customers, Puregold has established 16 Lawson convenience
stores in Metro Manila through its joint venture with Lawson of Japan, and its
first mall-based supermarket collaboration with Ayala Land, Merkado. And in
2016, as consumers spend more time online and are shifting to online
shopping—Puregold.com.ph is there, as an online shopping platform—positioning
Puregold to compete in the new e-commerce landscape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">As of June 30, 2016, the shareholding structure of the
Company is as follows:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cosco Capital
Inc. – 51%; Non-public – 16.39 and Public – 32.61%.</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Board of Directors:</span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lucio Co <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– Chairman</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Susan Co<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>– Vice Chairman</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ferdinand Vincent Co <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– President</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Leonardo Dayao<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>– Director</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pamela Justine Co<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Marilyn Pardo<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>– Independent Director</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Edgardo Lacson<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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2017)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Market
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(April 5, 2017)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2016</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">112.59</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">97.17</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">84.70</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">73.20</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5.53</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5.00 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4.52<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Address:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/F Tabacalera Building, 900 D. Romualdez Street, Paco 1007,
Manila, Philippines</span></div>
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</span></span></b><a href="http://www.puregold.ph/"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.puregold.ph</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Anschutz has built fortunes in oil, railroads, telecom, real estate and
entertainment. He started with his dad's small oil business, which nearly
collapsed. He now owns the NHL's Kings and a third of the Lakers, plus the
building they play in, the Staples Center. <span class="unhidden">His movie
company produced the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Chronicles of Narnia</i>
series. His AEG Live reps music artists and produces their concert tours. And
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Colorado and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sea Island</i> in Georgia
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on a string of dry holes. The cash of $100,000 he got from the rights of the
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thomas
Peterffy</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> is the chairman of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Interactive Brokers</i>, an electronic broker that processes equities,
futures and foreign exchange trades. The company is the largest electronic
broker by daily average revenue trades. He owns his stake through the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">IBG Holdings partnership</i>, which controls
about 85 percent of the publicly traded company. Peterffy is now worth an estimated
$13.9 billion (2017, Forbes)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Birthdate:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> September 30, 1944</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Family:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Divorced, 3 children</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Born in Budapest during a World War II bombing raid
in 1944, Peterffy left his native country in 1965. At the time, he was living
under the yoke of the Soviets, who invaded and occupied Hungary after the 1956
uprising in the then-Eastern Bloc country. Seeing little hope, he immigrated to
the U.S. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">He got a job as a draftsman at a surveying firm.
When his firm bought a computer, “nobody knew how to program it, so I
volunteered to try,” he says. He caught on quickly and soon had a job as a
programmer for a small Wall Street consulting firm, where he built trading
models.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Peterffy got his first exposure to Wall Street as a
computer consultant with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Aranyi
Associates</i>, a company owned by another Hungarian immigrant who worked on
stock and bond valuation programming. Peterffy also worked at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mocatta Metals</i>, a commodities trader,
before deciding to strike out on his own in 1977. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">By the late 1970s, Peterffy had saved $200,000 and
founded a company that pioneered electronic stock trades, executing them before
the exchanges were even digitized. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">That year, he bought a seat on the American Stock
Exchange to trade options. Within a year, he began working on automating the
process, using valuation sheets to improve the odds of profitable bidding on
contracts. He founded a market making firm named <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Timber Hill</i> in 1982, using hand held computers he built to track
and calculate trades. He expanded into new markets, including the early Chicago
S&P 500 options pits in the late 1980s.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">In subsequent years, he expanded into Europe and
Asia and, in 1995, opened what is now <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Interactive
Brokers</i>, facilitating trades electronically for individual investors. He
and his minority partners sold 10 percent of the partnership that controls
Interactive Brokers in a 2007 public offering. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">A long-time resident of Greenwich, Connecticut,
Peterffy now lives in Palm Beach, Florida. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Milestones</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></div>
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in Budapest, Hungary.</span></li>
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Soviet rule, emigrates to United States.</span></li>
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a computer programmer.</span></li>
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American Stock Exchange.</span></li>
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trade equity options on the Amex.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">2003 Company executes about
12 percent world global options volume.</span></li>
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sells shares in an initial public offering.</span></li>
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world's largest online broker.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The majority of
Peterffy's fortune is derived from his 74.9 percent stake in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Interactive Brokers Group</i>, the largest
electronic broker by daily average revenue trades, according to the company's
website. He owns the shares through his 88.7 percent stake in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">IBG Holdings</i>, a closely held holding
company that controls 2.4 percent of the class A shares and all of the class B
shares in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Interactive Brokers Group, </i>according
to a July 28, 2016 filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The billionaire
collected about $1 billion from Interactive Brokers's initial public offering
in 2007 and almost $3 billion in dividends, salary and annual payments,
according to the prospectus and annual reports and proxy statements since 2007. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Aliko Dangote, </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">a Nigerian, is
Africa’s richest person with a net worth of $14.7 billion (2015), making him
No. 67 rank on the World’s Billionaires List. The roots of Dangote’s rise lie
150 miles (240 kms.) south of the Sahara Desert in his hometown of Kano,
Nigeria’s second largest city. When the British arrived in the late 1800s, Kano
was West Africa’s most important business center.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
business of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Aliko Dangote</i>, started
under the British rule when his grandfather, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sanusi Dantata</i>, grew rich trading commodities like grain oats and
rice. Sanusi instilled on Aliko a businessman’s mind-set at a young age. At 8,
Dangote turned allowance into startup capital. “I would use it to buy sweets,
and I would give them to some people to sell, and they would bring me the
profit,” Dangote says. “When you are raised by an entrepreneurial parent or
grandparent you pick that aspiration. It makes you be much more aggressive – to
think anything is possible.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Dangote,
a muslim, attended Al-Azhar University in Cairo and studied business. After
graduation, he asked his grandfather for permission to move to Lagos. A
$500,000 loan from his uncle set up 21-year old Dangote as a trader of rice,
sugar and cement. He was well capitalized and a naturally talented trader. He
imported sugar from Brazil and rice from Thailand and sold them locally at a
huge markup. At his height, he says, he was pocketing $10,000 (P460,000 at
P46/US$) in profit a day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">He
also worked the politicians. According to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">WikiLeaks</i>,
Dangote “held exclusive import rights in sugar, cement, and rice, using such
advantages to do volume business and undercut competitors.” Dangote flatly
denies this. Dangote Sugar started in 2000 and quickly expanded the annual
production capacity of its refinery at Lagos’ Apapa Port to 1.44 million tons,
enough to satisfy 90% of Nigeria’s national demand. By the time Dangote Sugar
debuted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in 2007, sales had quadrupled to
$450 million (P20.7 billion). The flour firm, which began in 1999 and also
produces pasta and noodles, followed similar trajectory. It began with a single
mill, tripled revenue to $270 million, increased capacity eightfold to 1.5
million tons. Then joined Dangote Sugar on the NSE in 2008, the same year
Dangote became the first Nigerian on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Forbes’
World’s Billionaires</b> list, at No. 334.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In
2005, Dangote secured a $480 million loan led by the World Bank’s International
Finance Corporation. Nigerian banks didn’t have the ability or the stomach, to
put up the cash alone and agreed to plunk down $320 million of his own money to
build a cement factory. Dangote Cement listed on the NSE in 2010 as a $1.3
billion-in-sales company. The three companies (sugar, flour and cement) today
do a combined $3 billion (P138 billion) in revenue; while Dangote Flour
operates at a loss and his sugar’s net margin falls in line with Brazilian peer
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cosan</i>, the cement company is wildly
profitable, with a margin of 52%, about double that of close competitor <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LaFarge Africa</i>.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Oil
represents another big play. Dangote is busy building a refinery outside centra
Lagos. If all goes according to plan, it’ll produce 650,000 barrels a day – a
variety of gas, diesel and jet fuel. Dangote would basically walk away with a
monopoly on refined oil in Nigeria, the other four Nigerian refineries are
viewed as corrupt to the point of non-functioning. To make it happen, Dangote
plans to invest some $10 to $11 billion in the project and an adjacent
petrochemical plant, with at least $6.75 billion in debt financing.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In
2015 his Dangote Cement, Africa's largest cement producer, launched new cement
plants in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Zambia and Tanzania. In total, Dangote Cement
produces more than 30 million metric tons annually, with a plan to double
capacity by 2018. Dangote owns nearly 91% of publicly-traded Dangote Cement
through a holding company; this percentage exceeds the 80% ownership ceiling
set by the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Other companies in the Dangote Group -
which is active in 15 African countries - include publicly-traded salt, sugar
and flour manufacturing companies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Live within your
means</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">. </span></b></li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Wealthy people avoid
overspending by paying their future first. They save 20 percent of their net
income and live on the remaining 80 percent. If you want to end your financial
struggles, you need to make a habit of saving and budgeting what you spend.
Some sensible ways to budget your monthly net pay:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Spend
no more than 25% on housing, no matter if you own or rent.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Limit
entertainment – bars, golf, whatever.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Spend
no more than 5% on auto loans.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stay
away from accumulating credit card debt.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Think
of savings and investments as two completely different things. Try to stash 6
months of living expenses in an emergency fund in case you lose your job or
health concerns.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Read every day.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reading information that will
increase your knowledge about your business or career will make you more
valuable to colleagues, customers or clients. Among wealthy people, 88% read 30
minutes or more every day. The reason successful people read is to improve
themselves. This separates them from the competition. By increasing their
knowledge, they are able to see more opportunities, which translate into more
money.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Control your
emotions.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Not every thought needs to come
out of your mouth. Not every emotion needs to be expressed. When you say
whatever is on your mind, your risk hurting others. Ninety-four percent of
wealthy people filter their emotions. They understand that letting emotions control
them can destroy relationships at work and at home. Wait to say what’s on your
mind until you’re calm and have had time to look at the situation objectively.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Set goals, not
wishes.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> You cannot control the outcome
of a wish, but you can control the outcome of a goal. Every year, 70% of the
wealthy pursue at least one major goal.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Avoid
procrastination.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Successful people understand
that procrastination impairs quality and damages other non-business
relationships. Here are strategies that will help you avoid procrastination:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Create
daily “to-do” lists.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Set
and communicate artificial deadlines. </span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Say
a “do it now” affirmation. Repeat the words over and over again until you begin
a task or project.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Talk less and listen
more.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> You should listen to others five
minutes for every one minute you speak. Wealthy people are good communicators
because they are good listeners. They understand that you can learn and educate
yourself only by listening to what other people have to say.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Avoid toxic people.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> We are only as successful as the
people we spend the most time with. Of wealthy, successful people, 86%
associate with other successful people. But 96% of those struggling financially
stick with others struggling financially.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Don’t give up.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Those who are successful in life
have three things in common: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">focus,
persistence</b> and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">patience</b>. They
simply do not quit chasing their big goals. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Set aside the
self-limiting beliefs holding you back.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The self-limiting beliefs, i.e.,
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Poor people can’t become rich; I have no
money</i> - alters your behaviour in a negative way. Almost 4 out of 5 wealthy
people attribute their success in life to their beliefs. Change your negative
beliefs into positive affirmations by reading lessons from the great personal
development, like Napoleon Hill or Dale Carnegie.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Know your main
purpose in life.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This is the most important
habit. Those people who pursue a dream or a main purpose in life are by far the
wealthiest and happiest among us. Because they love what they do for a living,
they are happy to devote more hours each day driving toward their purpose. When
you can earn a sufficient income doing something you enjoy, you have found your
main purpose. Believe it or not, finding this purpose is easy. Here’s the
process: </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Make
a list of everything that made you happy.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Highlight
those items on your list that involve skill, and identify that skill.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rank
the top 10 highlighted items in the order of joy they bring to you <u>and</u>
items in terms of their income potential.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Total
the two ranked columns. The highest score represents a potential main purpose
in your life.</span></div>
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Corley, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rich Habits: The Daily Success
Habits of Wealthy Individuals</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Success Magazine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">It’s
time to take the first step to your financial freedom. The most important
financial decision of your life needs to be made right now! It’s time for you
to decide to become an investor, not just a consumer. To do this, you simply
have to decide what percentage of your income you will set aside for you and
your family and no one else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Save a
fixed percentage each pay period, and then invest it intelligently, and over
time you’ll start living a life where your money works for you instead of you
working for your money. What percentage works for you? Is it 10%? Or 15%? Maybe
20%? There’s no right answer here – only your answer. If you’re looking for
guidance on this, experts say you should plan to save at least a minimum of 10%
of your income, although in today’s economy many agree 15% is a far better
number, especially if you’re over the age of 40. But here’s the key to success:
you have to make your savings automatic. The best way to save is when you don’t
see the money in the first place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Theodore
Johnson worked hard and moved his way up in United Parcel Service (UPS). He never had more than$14,000 a year, but here’s the magic formula: he set aside 20% of
every pay check he received and every Christmas bonus, and put it into company
stock. Theodore eventually saw the value of his UPS stock soar to over $70
million by the time he was 90 years old. Pretty incredible? And the most
incredible part is that he wasn’t a gifted athlete like Floyd Mayweather or a
brilliant director like Francis Ford Copolla – or even a lofty corporate
executive. He understood the power of compounding at such an early age that it
made a profound impact in his life. At the end of his life, Johnson was able to
do some meaningful things with all the money. He donated over $36 million to a
variety of educational causes. He also set up a college scholarship fund.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">By
committing to a simple but steady code of savings, by drawing down on your income
each pay period and paying yourself first, there’s a way to tap the power of
compound savings and let it take you to unimaginable heights. As said by Amelia
Earhart, “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely
tenacity.” The foundation for creating wealth, the difference between a wage
earner and an investor, and it starts with setting aside a portion of you
income that you lock away automatically.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Do it
automatically, such as the following:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">If you get a regular payroll,
you’ll most likely be able to set up an automated plan with a call to the human
resources department, instructing it to send a specific percentage of your pay check
directly to your retirement account.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">If you’re self-employed, set up
an automatic transfer from your checking account. If you don’t have a
retirement account, open up a savings or retirement account with a bank or
financial institution.</span>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The power of
compounding is the multiplying power of growth times growth. Compound interest
is such a powerful tool that Albert Einstein once called it the most important
invention in all of human history. To illustrate the exponential power of
compounding:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ray got a jump-start,
opening a retirement account at the age of 20 and investing P4,000 annually for
the next 20 years. At 40, he stopped funding the account but left the money to
grow at the rate of 10% each year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Razel didn’t start
saving for retirement until the ripe age of 40. Like his brother, Razel
invested P4,000 annually, also with a 10% return, but she kept at it until she
was 65 – 25 years in all. In sum, Ray, the early starter, invested a total of
P80,000 (P4,000 per year x 20 years at 10%), while Razel, the late bloomer,
invested P100,000 (P4,000 per year x 25 years at 10%).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Which of the two
siblings had more money in his/her account at the age of retirement?</span></div>
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was Ray, who’d gotten the early start and stopped saving before his sister had
even begun, who ended up with almost P2.5 million. And it was Razel, who’d
saved all the way until the age of 65, who had less than P400,000. That’s a gap
of over P2 million. All because Ray was able to tap into the awesome power of
compounding for an additional 20 years, giving him an insurmountable edge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Money is “conscious,” which is to say, I
make financial choices that reflects my values and awareness. When you make
financial choices that honor your values, you can gracefully navigate the new
economy in good times and bad. Conscious money begins with you. Not with your
wallet, savings, home, possessions, or stock portfolio. It starts with your
values, and with your state of consciousness about money.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=68858019810375645#_edn1" name="_ednref1" title=""><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">[i]</span></span></span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Choose your top values, i.e.,
accountability, creativity, freedom, hard work, hope, independence, integrity,
love, loyalty, respect, security, simplicity, success, truth, wisdom, to name a
few. How we hold our values powerfully influences our actions. If you honor
integrity over success, you won’t feel the need to lie in order to do well in
life. When you know what you stand for, you possess the clarity to take steps,
including financial steps, that are congruent with your values.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Personal finance covers many different
topics such as financial planning, budgeting, debt elimination, real estate,
investing, estate planning, savings, financing education, wealth creation, and
more. “Wealth” means the money that remains when you deduct expense from
income.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Some basic principles of personal finance:</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> </span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Live below your means</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">.
The old expression “live within your means” has given too many people
permission to spend every peso they earn.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Save - early and often</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> “Pay yourself first” is an old but
excellent adage.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Be fully conscious about your
expenses.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> Know what they are, and be certain that
they reflect your values and priorities.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Have a clear financial goal.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">
Find the needed discipline with a vivid picture of what you want and why you
want it. Know your goals.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Napoleon Hill, in his book <i>Think and Grow Rich</i>, said that wealthy
people create their great fortunes primarily with “Thought” and “Definite Major
Purpose.” These success elements are “goals.” First, he says, write out “your idea of
success” and “major financial desire.” Your success, he emphasizes, depends on
your “definiteness of purpose.” To achieve your goals, the power of your will –
which is naturally activated – is when heart and head are in harmony. In goal
setting, it’s important to have an end date, a “by when,” because it gives you
a framework for your subsequent choices. For example, you might say, “I have no
savings right now. I want to have P10,000 in the bank six months from now.”
That statement covers point A and B and your timeline.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Let’s put your goal into action. Six months
is about twenty-four weeks. You need to average at least P417 per week in
savings. To achieve your desire, you might entertain several possibilities. Two
immediately come to mind: reduce your expenses by P417 per week or grow your
income by the same amount.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Most Manilans want to visit Solaire Resort & Casino,
a 18,500 square-meter casino, on a plot of reclaimed land along Manila Bay. The
glittering casino is the first of four resorts slated to occupy a Las
Vegas-style complex called Entertainment City along a 120-hectare strip in Bay
City. Who owns Solaire is no other than Enrique Razon, a lean, athletic
6-footer Filipino.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Known to friends as Ricky, Razon, 54, moved into
gambling after making a fortune with his Manila-based ports business,
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), which moves containers
on and off ships in 19 countries. His 71 percent stake in Bloomberry Resorts
Corp., the publicly listed casino-hotel company which owns Solaire, accounted
for more than a third of Razon’s estimated $5.1 billion net worth according to
Bloomberg. According to Forbes, Razon is the third richest Filipino with a net worth of $5.2 billion as of August, 2014.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">How
he started it all</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">His family got into the cargo-loading business before
World War II. His father wanted Ricky to go to college; the son dropped out at
the age of 17, saying he wanted to join the family firm. His father, miffed
that he left school, put him to work as a stevedore at minimum wage. The
younger Razon quickly worked his way up to operations manager at Manila South
Harbor. When he was just 20, his father put him in charge of implementing a new
contract to manage the port in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">In 1986, the new government of President Corazon Aquino
privatized the Manila International Container Terminal. In December 1987, the
Razons partnered with the country’s Soriano family to bid for the contract to
modernize and operate the port. They won. Razon bought out the Sorianos’ 23
percent stake in ICTSI in 2006.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Razon became chairman of the company when his father
died in 1995 and started expanding. When Asia’s financial crisis hit in 1997
and 1998, ICTSI was running ports in Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,
Tanzania and Thailand. The meltdown sent the firm into a tailspin. Razon sold
most of the company’s assets outside of the Philippines to Hong kong’s
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., controlled by Li Ka-shing, Asia’s richest man. He paid
down debt with cash and started a new global push; his holdings now extend from
Brazil to Madagascar to India.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Razon traverses his empire in his personal Gulfstream
G550 jet. When at home, he spends time on the golf course and backs local
tournaments.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Basey is host to numerous, unimaginable natural
resources, from the rock formations meshed with hunter green foliage to yellow
river of the Cadac-an. The golden river (Cadac-an) is the body of water that
encompasses the Sohoton Cave. Other historian said that the river was named the
Golden River because legend has it that their village used to have a huge
golden bell that rang so loud that the sound reached Mindanao. The Moros weren’t
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Tourists going to Sohoton will have to converge at Basey Wharf where a pump
boat will take you to the cave. You can bring food and drinks. In the town
there are rice cook in coconut leaves which are shaped into hearts - <i>puso</i>.
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reach Rawis of Barangay Guirang, where Sohoton National Park is located. The
river itself is already a sight to to see. It is lined by <i>nipa</i> palm
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
park has a number of rock formations. The more prominent assemblage are the
cathedral-like caves of Panhulugan I and II, Sohoton and Bugasan. These caves
are endogen caves in angular limestone cliff. They support the base of other
crack systems. There are many flowstones and dripstones in the formations.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Panhulugan Cave</b></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">You
first venture into Panhulugan Cave, across Sohoton cave. The root word of Panhulugan
is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">hulog</i> which means “drop.” The cave
is called such because during the Spanish time, the rebels would throw logs and
debris into the Spaniards who were passing through the Golden River. This cave
frames itself in an angular limestone cliff forming a letter “H”. Its three
main cracks serve to wit its form. Its two parallel legs lying 50 meters apart
and connected at the entrance by a perpendicular crosspiece provide the said
formation. The cracks serve to be the hub opening for internal hallways and the
internal cave chambers measure some 49.2 feet high at the end of its leg. Its
cathedral immensity contains an interior that branch out into many
multi-levelled chambers and tunnels. The cave is geologically active as
evidenced by the constant drips of water from stalactites. These caves were
used as burial sites during the 13th century.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sohoton Cave</b></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
nearby Sohoton Cave is another cathedral-like dome with a parabolic arch-type
entrance of about fifty-meters high. Its entrance is a flat door about twenty
meters in width and fifty-meters in length. On its ceiling hang spike-shaped
crystalline stalactites and rustic and cavernous walls and with stalagmites on
the its floor. At the far end of the cave is an opening with a balcony
overlooking the natural swimming pool below. Unlike the Panhulugan Cave whose
limestone of white, Sohoton was a mixture of white and brown calcites. It is
prohibited to touch the white calcites because it will turn the touched area
black, killing that certain space. The cave had rock formations that eerily
resembled figures. A few of those present that you shouldn’t miss are the
elephant trunk, the waterfalls, the eagle’s giant claws, and the village
people.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sohoton</b></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Another
formation to see is the Sohoton Natural Bridge. It is a huge arch-shaped rock
that connects two mountain ridges spanning the Sohoton River with a vertical
clearance of 23 feet, about 8 meters in width and 40 meters in length. The
Stone Bridge is forested at its upper portion while on its underside hang heavy
karst formations of giant stalactites forming like swords and rockets.</span></div>
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caves provided a glimpse of the beautiful natural wonders of the Philippines
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Welcome to the Linden Suites Hotel - Manila,
Philippines, where living is a lot easier! Blending full hotel features and
international standards of service with the comforts of home, The Linden Suites
Hotel Manila provides the discerning business traveler with more than
accommodation. With 168 luxuriously furnished and designer decorated rooms and
suites, we provide spacious dwellings for overnight stays or long-term
residency. Each room is fully equipped with all the requirements for a truly
comfortable and pleasurable stay. In addition, we have excellent facilities for
the physically impaired. Full dining and business facilities are added
features. The Linden Suites Hotel Manila also boasts a stylishly designed
Indoor Temperature Controlled Pool, Jacuzzi and a Fitness Center with modern
gym equipment. At The Linden Suites, we strive to make your business more
productive and your life easier.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contact</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: (63 2) 638 7878; www.lindensuites.com</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Astoria
Plaza Residential Suites </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(4-star, 120 rooms), 15 J. Escriva Drive, Ortigas
Center, Mandaluyong City. <u>Rating</u>: 7.9 based on 524 reviews of Agoda.</span></div>
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progressive business and commercial districts, Astoria Plaza, a hotel in Pasig,
offers you a private niche in the heart of the city. It is the new standard in
urban living with all the space and comfort of home combined with the modern
convenience of a deluxe hotel. With rooms ranging from a minimum of 60 sq.
meters to a maximum of 130 sq. meters, Astoria's spacious suites give you the
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>One-bedroom Suite</b></td></tr>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: One-bedroom Suite [60 sq.m.] P4,107 to
Two-bedroom Suite [102 sq.m.] P6,259.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Outdoor Pool</b></td></tr>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Facilities</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Bar, Coffee Shop,
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contact</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: (63 2) 687 1111;
www.astoriaplaza.com</span><br />
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Inn Manila Galleria </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(4-star,
285 rooms), One ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. <u>Rating</u>: 7.8
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Standing
tall in the bustling commercial and leisure area of Ortigas Center is Holiday
Inn Galleria. It is an excellent base from which to explore the myriad delights
of the Philippines' bustling capital city. Modern, luxurious and with friendly,
efficient service, the Holiday Inn Galleria is one of the most popular luxury
hotels in Manila.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The
Holiday Inn Galleria offers well-appointed rooms that come with modern
amenities. It has 285 guest rooms, include tastefully appointed Studio,
Executive, and Penthouse Suites. Dining and recreation facilities include two
dining outlets, a gym, outdoor pool with recreation deck, and spa with
sauna. Leisure guests will appreciate the sheer convenience of the hotel's
location. It is just a hop away to some of the city's best shopping and dining
venues. The location also makes the Holiday Inn Galleria a popular choice with
business travelers, as it allows easy access to all the big commercial houses
in the city. The hotel is located 15 kilometers from the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport. It is adjacent to Robinsons Galleria Mall, one of
Manila's most modern shopping complex in the Philippines.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: De Luxe Room [32 sq.m.] P3,724 to Two
Twin Premiere [48 sq.m.] P6,155.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Facilities</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Bar, Coffee Shop,
Shops, Meeting facilities, Restaurant, Salon, Fitness Center, Garden, Massage/Sauna/Spa,
Tennis Courts, Outdoor Pool, among others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contact</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: (63 2) 633 7111; www.holidayinn.com</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Ortigas </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Ortigas is a dense
huddle of malls and offices, 5km north of Makati on EDSA. It began to come to
life in the early 1980s, when a number of corporations left the bustle of
Makati for its relatively open spaces; the Asian Development Bank moved here in
1991 and the old Manila Stock Exchange followed later. Today its biggest draw are the SM Megamall, one of the region’s largest shopping malls, Robinsons
Galleria and Podium. Most of the budget stalls surround St. Francis Square
Department Store at the back of SM. Head Offices of big corporations are located
in the area, among which are the San Miguel Corporation, Meralco, JG Summit,
Lopez Group, among others.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Edsa
Shangri-La Manila</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
(5-star hotel, 632 rooms), 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. <u>Rating</u>:
8.5 based on 500 reviews of Agoda.</span></div>
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quintessential luxury hotel in Manila, and your senses are immediately
soothed. The hotel’s lush tropical gardens envelope the property with tranquil
greenery, creating a peaceful haven of rest. Immersing yourself in the gardens,
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Main Lobby</b></td></tr>
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You indulge in an ancient Filipino therapy, the Hilot massage. The therapist is
skilled at unlocking the energetic blockages in your body, leaving you with a
deep sense of physical and spiritual well-being. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tower Wing De Luxe</b></td></tr>
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famous for its exquisite hand-made chocolates infused with unique tropical
flavours. Returning to your room, you draw back the curtains and are rewarded
with a view of the stunning sunset. The crimson rays penetrate the landscape
and caress your linens with their warm light, leaving you in awe of this
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: De Luxe [34 sq.m.] P8,200 to Horizon City
Break [34 sq.m.] P12,500 (excluding hotel tax and service charges)</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Facilities</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Bar, Coffee Shop,
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contact</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: (63 2) 633 8888; www.shangri-la.com</span><br />
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Polo Ortigas Manila</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
(5-star, 316 rooms), Meralco Ave., and Sapphire St., Ortigas Center,
Mandaluyong City. <u>Rating</u>: 8.5 based on 70 reviews of Agoda.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Marco Polo Ortigas Manila</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Nestled
in the vibrant and growing commercial business district is the first
purpose-built 5-star Marco Polo hotel in the Philippines offering discerning
guests 316 spacious and well-designed rooms and suites, including two
Continental Club floors that accord unrivalled privileges and benefits. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Marco
Polo Ortigas Manila is centrally located in Ortigas Commercial Business
District between Quezon City, Mandaluyong and Pasig City. Hotel is accessible
to organizations such as Asian Development Bank, Meralco, San Miguel
Corporation, major Business Process Outsource (BPO) establishments and
pharmaceutical companies. Just a short walk from the hotel are shopping and
entertainment areas such as SM Megamall, The Podium, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and
Robinson’s Galleria. Minutes from the hotel are places of interest such as
Greenhills Centre, Tiendesitas and Eastwood City. Five to seven kilometers away
are the CBD areas of Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Eastwood City.
International Airport is 15 kilometers away from the hotel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Adding
to Manila’s best dining destinations are four specialty outlets. Cucina,
the all-day dining restaurant that features live show kitchens; Lung Hin, the
contemporary Chinese restaurant serving traditional and authentic Cantonese
cuisine; Café Pronto, the relaxed and friendly coffee venue; and VU’s, the
first of its kind sky bar and lounge located on the topmost 45th floor of the
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Superior King [40 sq.m.] P4,500 to Superior
Suite [51 sq.m.] P7,920.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contact</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: (63 2) 720 7777; www.marcopolohotels.com</span><br />
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Welcome
to your luxurious home in the Ortigas CBD, Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg
Center Manila. Delivering the experience of a 5-Star hotel in Manila but
with the personality and exclusivity of a private residence, the
property is the first and only serviced apartments awarded the
prestigious “Deluxe” classification by the Department of Tourism. It is
located in Ortigas Center in Pasig City, one of the three CBD’s in the
National Capital Region of Manila.<br />
Oakwood Manila boasts of 230 fully furnished serviced
apartments equipped with hotel-like amenities and modern home
conveniences. Its interiors evoke a classical elegance -- subtle luxury
in the exceptional quality, exclusivity and refined execution of all
elements, providing a haven for rest and privacy while affording a range
of modern indulgences in a safe and secure setting.<br />
For short or extended stays, Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg
Center Manila fulfills the 5-star experience with a range of lavish
facilities for discerning business and leisure travellers. <br />
- See more at: http://oakwoodasia.com/manila/oakwood-manila.php#sthash.WCDNrDg2.dpuf</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Oakwood
Premier Joy Nostalg Center Manila </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(5-star hotel, 230 rooms), 17 ADB Ave.,
Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. <u>Rating</u>: 8.5 based on 281 reviews of
Agoda.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Oakwood Premier </b></td></tr>
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the Ortigas CBD, Oakwood Premier Joy Nostalg Center Manila. Delivering the
experience of a 5-Star hotel in Manila but with the personality and exclusivity
of a private residence, the property is the first and only serviced apartments
awarded the prestigious “Deluxe” classification by the Department of Tourism.
It is located in Ortigas Center in Pasig City, one of the three CBD’s in the
National Capital Region of Manila.</span>
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fully furnished serviced apartments equipped with hotel-like amenities and
modern home conveniences. Its interiors evoke a classical elegance - subtle
luxury in the exceptional quality, exclusivity and refined execution of all
elements, providing a haven for rest and privacy while affording a range of
modern indulgences in a safe and secure setting.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Lobby</b></td></tr>
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Oakwood Premier Joy Nostalg Center Manila fulfills the 5-star experience with a
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Studio [41 sq.m.] P4,500 to 2-Bedroom
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ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. <u>Rating</u>: 8.3 based on 412
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opportunities match our perfect location to help you get more from your trip
beyond work. Centrally located in the vibrant <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ortigas Commercial District between Quezon City Mandaluyong & Pasig,
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria</span> is just a short walk from distinguished
organizations such as <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Asian Development
Bank & Philippine Stock Exchange.</span> We are also directly connected to <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Robinsons Galleria Mall.</span> Must see
tourist destinations such as <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Greenhills
Shopping Center & Tiendesitas</span> are few minutes away. Providing easy
access to other tourist spots is the nearby MRT- Ortigas station. Crowne Plaza
is also located at the center of Metro Manila & easily accessible to <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Makati, Bonifacio Global City & Ninoy
Aquino International Airport.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Deluxe Room</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Each
of our hotel’s 263 guestrooms & suites offer spacious contemporary rooms w/
floor to ceiling windows, 42” LED TV & high-speed internet. If you are
looking for exclusivity, stay at the Club Floor a private lounge located at the
19th floor with a view of the city. Special privileges include express check-in
& check-out, complimentary refreshments and breakfast. Book your meetings
or events at any of our 16 function rooms or <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">the grand ballroom - biggest pillarless ballroom in Ortigas.</span>
Sample two of Manila’s best dining destinations <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Xin Tian Di, Chinese premier restaurant & Seven Corners,
international buffet restaurant.</span> Relaxing facilities awaits your stay
such as swimming pool, gym & spa.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Deluxe Room [40 sq.m.] P5,400 to 2-twin
beds Grand Deluxe [50 sq.m.] P7,000.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Grand Ballroom</b></td></tr>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Facilities</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: Bar, Coffee Shop,
Shops, Meeting facilities, Poolside Bar, Restaurant, Salon, Fitness Center,
Garden, Massage/Sauna/Spa, Tennis Courts, Indoor Pool, among others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contact</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: (63 2) 633 7222; www.ihg.com</span><br />
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220 rooms), 25 ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. <u>Rating</u>: 8.1
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hotel luxury with the comforts of home in an optimal location for both
work and leisure, our long-term guest accommodations create the ideal space to
call your own. Discovery Suites is the preferred address of
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">: One-bedroom Suite [70 sq.m.] P6,200 to 2-bedroom
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money for money’s and you shall not find</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Money
will only come when you are doing the right thing in the right way. If you seek
money strictly for the sake of becoming rich, most likely you will never
achieve true financial freedom. Ironically, great wealth most often comes to
those who seek it least. You must first create substantial value – products or
services that enhances people’s lives – before the money will flow from any
commercial enterprise. Only by creating value will you ever attract significant
wealth. If you find something you really love and that society finds valuable,
then money comes rather easily.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Find
your perfect pitch</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">One
thing all millionaires have in common is that they know who they are they have
a keen sense of what makes them tick, they understand their own motivations,
and most have mastered the difficult task of deciphering their greatest talents
and abilities. In short, they have developed self-knowledge. Personal
assessment is the first step to wealth amassment. Finding your own unique gifts
is the second step to becoming rich. What you are uniquely gifted to do and
having the right skills, in the right place at the right time. You can only be
truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead,
pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Be
your own boss</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Phil
Ruffin said, “You don’t get rich working for other people.” The only way to
control your destiny is to own your own business and be your own boss.
According to the Federal Reserve Board, in 2007, the average net worth of
self-employed people was an impressive $1.3 million (P60 million), more than
six times the net worth of the average worker. There are no extraordinary
people, there are only average people who do extraordinary things.</span></div>
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<li><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Get
addicted to ambition</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> All
the self-discovery in the world is useless if you don’t have the desire and the
will to become the richest man or woman. There is also no denying the crucial
role that hard work, dedication, and diligence play in reaching that dream. In
other words, there is no wealth without ambition. Much effort equals much
prosperity. You’ve got to work hard; you’ve got to love to work; and you’ve got
to have fun doing it. The reason some people get father ahead of other people
is because they possess persistence – the ability to refuse to take no for an
answer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Success
is the ability to achieve the things you want in life. Destiny is not a matter
of chance, but rather a matter of choice. Your destiny is in direct proportion
to your ambition addiction. And hard work is the only sure path to success. It
simply can’t be avoided. The greatest gift in our life is the ability to work.</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Wake
up early, be early</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> A
common trait of millionaires is their early work experience. To start early,
you must also start your day early and show up early. Don’t procrastinate
because in only two days, tomorrow will be yesterday. The rich don’t put off
until tomorrow what should be done today, and they are punctual. Punctuality
demonstrates discipline and respect for others. Nothing is more destructive to
one’s personal success than the inability to be on time. Many of us choose
inaction over action.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Don’t
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</ul>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> “Vision
without execution is hallucination” – Thomas Edison. Success doesn’t come from
what you plan or envision, it comes from what you do every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And what you do every day accumulates. That’s
how you become a big success; that’s how you make big money. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Fail
to succeed</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> The
only way to succeed is to have the courage to fail. It is the willingness to
face failure and the resilience to pick themselves up and make the next step
toward a better outcome. Don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is a part of life.
Absolutely every successful individual has had several failures. You learn a
lot from your failed experiences. There is one great certainty in life – you will
lose at some point. Failure can breed success. The fact is that 70% of all new
business fail in their first year. As they said, “No pain, no gain.” Failure is
often the greatest teacher.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Location
doesn’t matter</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> The
rich make their fortunes in the places they know best, and their stories prove
that success can take place anywhere and everywhere. Hometown success is indeed
the sweetest success. Buzz Oates was born in Sacramento, California, and built
his business and his fortune there. Oates says,”I never intended to leave. This
is my home.” When it comes to building a fortune, size matters, but when it
comes to where you build it, population size clearly does not.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Moor
yourself to morals</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Warren
Buffett said,”It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it.”
The three most important words in the English language are “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">tell the truth</i>.” There are no moral
shortcuts in the game of business or life. There are basically 3 kinds of
people: the unsuccessful, the temporarily successful, and those who become and
remain successful. The difference is character. Our reputation is our most
valuable asset. The reputation you earn from managing your relationships, both
in business and personal life, is the single most important key to success.
Integrity is integral to wealth creation.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Say
yes to sales</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> “Nothing
happens until something is sold,” said Joe Ricketts, founder of TD Ameritrade,
a discount brokerage. Great wealth creation requires great selling skills. If
you cannot persuade people to do things, you simply will not be a success.
Because you are not an island unto yourself, everything in life is about
persuading people to do what you want them to do. The biggest key to success is
the ability to communicate and sell ideas.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Borrow
from the best</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"></span></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Millionaires
are smart enough to know that they don’t have all the answers in business or in
life. Their common denominator is their almost universal interest in reading
biographies of other successful people. They value those people who keep their
antennae high in the air, and they strive to stay attuned to new ideas, and
better approaches to wealth creation. That love of reading presaged the
creation of their wealth. Seek the counsel of wise people wherever you can find
them.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Never
retire</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Retirement is
hazardous to their wealth. Because their definition of success is about
enjoying the journey, they simply can’t fathom a life of leisure or sitting on
the front porch watching life pass them by. Instead, they envision a future
must the same as their past – a life filled with activity, business building,
and continuing wealth-creation opportunities. Millionaires simply can’t imagine
giving up what they love most, the wealth-creation mechanism that has made them
rich. Love what you do and “retire” for the rest of your life.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">From: The Richest Man in Town by W.
Randall Jones</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%;"></span></div>
Basaynonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183137424004636366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68858019810375645.post-62705002717649120902014-09-07T20:14:00.000+08:002014-09-07T20:14:46.974+08:00Live Like a Billionaire<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A
comfortable home, a reliable car, a week-long vacation - just some of the
little things that make most of us tick. Of course, these basics depend on the
size of our bank accounts. So what happens when you have enough money to buy
almost anything in the world? Well, for one thing, your list of essentials
certainly improves. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAH42Cfr1Wp-ewGd8V4s5R5SeCHMhZpV2Auy5zr0bwudidS8wTLzy7z8Xz7PaX9dmwA4kmPgXHMGhCivu8Zi0W-Ltbu3oqski1oQ7D4nJQcHA5Tcj9rJLrwsSn602OCD4Rb3x0Somqw/s1600/WK-AZ576_COVER__G_20111019140638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAH42Cfr1Wp-ewGd8V4s5R5SeCHMhZpV2Auy5zr0bwudidS8wTLzy7z8Xz7PaX9dmwA4kmPgXHMGhCivu8Zi0W-Ltbu3oqski1oQ7D4nJQcHA5Tcj9rJLrwsSn602OCD4Rb3x0Somqw/s1600/WK-AZ576_COVER__G_20111019140638.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Larry Ellison's Mansion </b></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Take
Oracle CEO <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Larry
Ellison</span>. His lavish Woodside,
California, estate, which has been estimated at $100 million (P4.3 billion),
features feudal Japanese architecture, a man-made lake and approximately seven
additional buildings. Bill Gates' 66,000-square-foot
spread is built into a hillside on the edge of Lake Washington, near
Seattle. It boasts a 60-foot swimming pool with an underwater music system and
a 1,000-square-foot dining room.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Though
the extent of luxury may vary - both homes are in stark contrast to Warren Buffett’s
modest Omaha, Nebraska, abode, which he’s called home for nearly 50 years and
is valued at $500,000 to $700,000 (P21-30 million) - one thing is for sure.
Privacy and exclusivity are some of the most sought-after privileges among the
billionaire set.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_2kyFbEZXM5Q4heLBv6EKOyTbqwYOUw_wK7ooKoLaWWddrSmUSe5bReBMyYnxH05cI-jTtawF1oTAZsvHGCUvjE884WDemtnyHO_78hhuKmmpxHubfoTxJB7H0AFc3wL4psx4l6log/s1600/jet-interior-640-600x366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_2kyFbEZXM5Q4heLBv6EKOyTbqwYOUw_wK7ooKoLaWWddrSmUSe5bReBMyYnxH05cI-jTtawF1oTAZsvHGCUvjE884WDemtnyHO_78hhuKmmpxHubfoTxJB7H0AFc3wL4psx4l6log/s1600/jet-interior-640-600x366.jpg" height="243" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Buffett's Jet Interior</b></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Only
the very wealthy opt to have full ownership of a private jet, which carries
huge maintenance fees, insurance costs, multiple permits and gas requirements.
But it is a luxury so enticing that even Warren Buffett couldn’t resist. He is
the proud owner of a Gulfstream IV, which he jokingly named "The
Indefensible" after having once mocked corporate jet ownership. These
planes, which can accommodate as many as 16 passengers, usually sell for about
$16 million (P688 million) and up, depending on the make, mileage and
amenities.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Should
the billionaire ever feel a little airsick, though, it is necessary to have a
backup - the megayacht. The Octopus, Microsoft co-founder Paul
Allen's $200+ million (P8.6 billion+) sea monster, has a permanent crew of
60, two helicopters, a 10-man submarine and seven boats. So where are these
billionaires heading on their jets and yachts? Why, to their private
islands of course. Richard Branson purchased the 74-acre Necker Island
(located in the British Virgin Islands) in 1982 and transformed it into a lush
private resort that can accommodate just under 30 guests for about $1,700
(P73,100) per person, per night.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Paul Allen's Octopus Super Yacht</b></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Most
owners of private islands, though, prefer to keep them for themselves, as an
escape destination or to at least keep publicity to a minimum. Billionaires Ted
Turner and David Murdoch have laid claim to their own water-locked terrains,
inhabiting St. Phyllis Island in South Carolina and Lanai Isle in Hawaii,
respectively. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Those
in the luxury business say the super-wealthy crave these essentials because
they separate them from the general population. But when an item is rare, you
can bet that it jumps to the top of the must-have list. "When you tell
people with money [that] something is impossible to get, guess what they focus
on?" quips Randy Mattison, general manager of Motorcars International, a
dealership that specializes in providing exceptional luxury and exotic cars
such as Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Porsches and Bentleys. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Mattison
refers in particular to Ferraris and other ultra-performance sports cars that
currently top the market. These cars are built only in limited quantities and
often sell for $100,000 (P4.3 million) to $200,000 (P8.6 million) over sticker
prices that are already listed as $350,000. Exotic carmakers like to ensure
that there are more interested buyers than cars, and as a result, the consumers
are willing to pay far above the listing price to get their hands on one. For
example, only 64 street versions of the McLaren F1 supercar, produced from 1994
to 1998, have been built, and they sell anywhere from $1.3 million (P60
million) to $1.7 million. At last count, there were nine in the U.S.- and
billionaire Ralph Lauren has two of them. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Limited Ferrari</b></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Many
billionaire essentials are necessary simply because they make life easier. Personal
assistants and domestic staff help eliminate tedious, everyday chores, such
as scheduling appointments and meetings, fielding phone calls and maintaining
the household. The private
chef is just as essential, and rarely is there only one. "Most
billionaires employ anywhere from two to three chefs because they usually have
a traveling chef, and then they might have children, or a huge staff that needs
to be fed," says Christian Paier, President of Private Chefs, a company
that features Bill Gates and Ron Perelman amongst its impressive list of past
and present customers. "And a lot of billionaires these days all own
yachts. Naturally, on a yacht, the staff lives [there.]"</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Ownership
of professional
sports teams is another popular choice, as are exorbitantly priced
clothing, artwork and gadgets, all bought simply because billionaires can. One
of Mr. Mattison's billionaire customers at Motorcars International traded his
car 92 times in one year, and the cheapest auto he bought cost $70,000. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">For
the rich and super rich, some decisions are more complicated than choosing
between the Bulgari and the Cartier. Indeed, those with a net worth exceeding a
billion dollars have a limitless area for escape. And for these lucky few, a
vacation spot is not just a place to bask in the culture and climate, it's a
place to be seen with notorious neighbors and famous faces. One, of course,
where the living is good. Indeed, whether the locales are snow-capped or
sun-kissed, Monaco or Mustique, all offer the world's best service and amenities.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Bulgari Watch</b></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">"When
you have unlimited budgets, you can get whatever you want," says Susan
Breitenbach, a Bridgehampton, N.Y.-based Senior Vice President of the Corcoran
Group. And billionaires are "used to good restaurants and used to
world-class shopping." Recently, the traditional break from the Big Apple,
the <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Hamptons</span>,
has upped its ante, becoming a destination for Europeans eager to take
advantage of the current exchange rate and to share a beach with billionaires
such as Steven Spielberg. </span></div>
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hassle. Private cars, personal
jets and chartered yachts are a few of the perks. Todd Harris, senior vice
president of hospitality and member services for the luxury destination club
Exclusive Resorts, says gourmet kitchens, first-class spas, designer linens and
state-of-the-art electronics are some of the amenities his mega-rich guests
prefer while away from home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The story
of Mang Inasal started in 2003 when entrepreneur Edgar Injap Sia II, then 26
years old, was offered a 250 sq. m. space in the parking building of Robinsons
Place in Iloilo in Western Visayas. The space had been unoccupied for three
years, and the mall administration offered good rental terms to Sia, who had
other businesses located inside the mall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sia belongs
to a family of entrepreneurs; his parents own the successful Injap supermarket
located in Roxas City, Capiz. Sia himself has considerable entrepreneurial
experience. In 1997, he put up a photo-developing center near Robinsons Iloilo.
In 1998, he established the Four Season Hotel, also in Iloilo City. And finally
in 1999, he set up a laundry shop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">He zeroed
in on the native Ilongo chicken barbecue called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Inasal</i> in the dialect and combined it with the familiar fast food
dine-in concept. Thus by the fusion of these elements Mang Inasal was born. Sia
went to work developing his own <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">inasal</i>
recipe and design for the restaurant. He then borrowed P2.4 million from his
parents as initial capital. When he opened the first Mang Inasal restaurant in
December 2003, customers flocked to his store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">During Mang
Inasal’s first few days of operations, there were so many customers that Sia
himself had to help with the cooking, cleaning, serving and other tasks in the
restaurant during the day. Afterwards, he had to work at home, marinating the
chicken to be cooked and served at the restaurant the following day. Sia
realized that running a restaurant was no easy task, and he contemplated giving
up altogether. However, his belief in the promise of the concept kept him
going. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It’s not
surprising then that Sia should say that the key to his success are hard work
and a good work ethic. His parents immersed him in these values, he says, when
they made him help at the family’s supermarket at a young age. This was also
when his eyes were opened to entrepreneurship, he recalls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">When Inasal
was opened for franchising in 2005, the company rapidly expanded, a complete
surprise for Sia. It got to a point, he says, that he was going to four cities
a day and flying every other day. The core of this early expansion was the
Visayas and Mindanao where people were more familiar with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">inasal</i>. To help him with his expansion efforts, he joined the
Philippine Franchise Association and the Association of Filipino Franchisers
Inc., the country’s biggest franchise organizations.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Road to Success</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></b>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Working Hard. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">He had to do most of the work in
store.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Keep innovating.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> He stresses the need to innovate
rather than just copying other people’s concepts.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Keep a lookout for opportunities.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> He says: “Luck is of no use if you
let opportunities pass.”</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Strategizing and looking at the big
picture.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> In order
to succeed, you need a strategy to complement your concept and the
opportunities you spot.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Having the right attitude.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> He said the entrepreneurs should
have a can-do, never-give-up attitude. You need to think that problems could be
solved. “When there is a will, there is a way.”</span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Years ago, Injap partnered with
potato chips king Carlos Chan for the Indonesian donut brand, J. Co. which has
now 19 outlets in the Philippines. Ten more JCo outlets are planned this
year. On his own, Injap keeps nurturing his Lapaz Batchoy chain of
eateries. Don Carlos is the majority owner of another joint venture with Edgar
Sia—the Hotel 101 chain of business hotels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">These days, Sia is setting his
sights in a big way on the property market. He recently put up Double Dragon
Properties, partnering with Jollibee’s Tony Tan Caktiong. His vision, he said,
is to put up at least 100 community malls all over the country under the brand
CityMalls. To further raise capital for this ambitious venture, he had his
company listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">His numerous undertakings have also
forced him to relocate to Manila completely, where he said he’s been based for
only three years. He has adjusted to the new environment although he said he
remains at heart a “Roxas and Iloilo country boy.” Sia proudly revealed the
birth of his “baby girl,” which he said gives him a renewed drive to boldly
conquer new heights. And he’s only 37 years old—think of what he can do by the
time he’s 40.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The target is 100 City Mall
“community malls” by 2020, making up 70 percent of his targeted 1 million
square feet of leasable space. It sounds like a lot, considering he hasn’t
opened a single one of the first five he is promising this year. But this is a man
who built Mang Inasal to 303 outlets in seven years, then, in 2010, sold 70
percent to Jollibee for P3 billion. He was 33. He says leasing out the space
will be easy. His partner in Double Dragon is Jollibee Food Corp.'s Tony Tan
Caktiong. Their partner in City Malls is Henry Sy's SM group.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">JFC’s Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, Greenwich, Red Ribbon and
Highlands coffee chains, and the SM group’s SaveMore, Ace, Watson’s and Toy
Kingdom chains, not to mention BDO and Chinabank will take up 80 percent of the
5,000 to 10,000 square meter malls. He says 100 may sound like a lot, if you
didn’t know there are already 200 around the country, just mostly stand-alone,
renting space to the Jollibees and SaveMores. He says City Malls and those who
will compete with it -- Lucio Co’s Cosco is planning its own version -- will
roll over the small operators. Just like Mang Inasal and other national
fast-food chains supplanted local restaurants, like “Big Bite” and “Try Me” in
Iloilo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Double Dragon is “Double Dragon” because Tony Tan Caktiong and Injap Sia
were both born during the year of the dragon, just 24 years apart. But Edgar
Sr., the grocery store owner who seeded his son with P2.4 million for that
first store, is a dragon as well, the same age as Tan Caktiong. And Edgar III
is a dragon too, though Injap says, improbably, that he and his wife didn’t
realize it immediately because they were too busy with their other baby, Mang
Inasal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">In the two and a half months since their company listed, Injap has
signed deals for 11 properties, including a 90-day exclusivity agreement for
Globe Asiatique's Sky Suites in Quezon City. The biggest one for a property on
EDSA and Macapagal Avenue near SM’s Mall of Asia that can house 300,000 square
meters of leasable space, a third of his quota.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">And they're buying property at today's valuations, while other
developers have "landbanked" for years. “We buy properties at seven
to P10,000 per square meter," he said. "If you buy at the Fort at
half a million, you will be stretched, very difficult. Last week we bought at
Consolacion (Cebu City) at P10,000. Right in front of the public market.” Of
course, no one said he was buying at the Fort, one of the country’s priciest
districts. But to have to buy dozens of properties over the next few years at
current prices and quickly turn them into profitable malls will be a challenge.
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">The hotels, his venture with Carlos Chan, are actually condotels. He
says his investors will be happier because all revenue will be split equally,
unlike in some condotels where it’s based on whether your unit is rented out,
which, he says, some owners suspect is based on giving gifts to the staff. And
he says his condotels will be better hotels because the owners will just own
the units, but he’ll finish and furnish them, making it easy to maintain
consistent standards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">He says some investors want to buy several units, which would speed up
the sales phase, but he’s limiting them to one per building because that will
mean more owners “marketing” his condotels. The aim is 5,000 rooms in 15 to 20
buildings also by 2020. “Sometimes long-term thinking makes today harder,” he
says. “This will make the 5,000 easy.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">SM Investments Corp. has struck up a
partnership with DoubleDragon Properties Corp., a real estate joint venture
between entrepreneur Edgar “Injap” Sia II and Jollibee group founder Tony Tan
Caktiong. DoubleDragon announced that it had signed a deal allowing SMIC to
acquire 34 percent of its shopping mall arm CityMall Commercial Centers Inc.
(CMCCI). The former will keep a 66 percent interest in the community mall
development arm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">CMCCI was recently incorporated as a
wholly owned subsidiary of DoubleDragon intended to be the umbrella company for
community mall projects around the country to be branded “CityMall.” The
CityMall chain is envisioned to become one of the largest branded independent
community mall networks in the Philippines with floor areas of about 5,000 to
10,000 square meters at each location and will be located in strategic
locations, mostly in the Visayas and Mindanao. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">CMCCI recently completed the
acquisition of a 12,654-sqm piece of land on Arnaldo Boulevard in Roxas City
which will be the site of the first CityMall. This is expected to be completed
by December 2014. Capital spending for this portfolio of community malls called
“CityMall” will account for the bulk of proceeds from a P1.16-billion initial
public offering by DoubleDragon, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission of which 579.73 million new shares was sold to the public at an
offer price of up to P2 per share. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In the Forbes listing of top
Philippine richest (2014), Edgar Sia is No. 31<sup>st</sup> richest Filipino
with a net worth of $390 million at age 37.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Typhoon <b>Haiyan</b></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, known in the Philippines as <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Typhoon <b>Yolanda</b></span>, was one of the
strongest <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">tropical cyclones</span> ever recorded, which
devastated portions of <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Southeast Asia</span>, particularly the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Philippines</span>,
on November 8, 2013. It is the deadliest <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Philippine typhoon</span> on record, killing at
least 6,300 people in that country alone. Haiyan is also the strongest storm
recorded at <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">landfall</span>, and unofficially the strongest
typhoon ever recorded in terms of wind speed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The thirtieth <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">named storm</span> of the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">2013 Pacific typhoon season</span>, Haiyan
originated from an <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">area of low pressure</span> several hundred kilometers
east-southeast of <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Pohnpei</span>
in the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Federated States of Micronesia</span>
on November 2, 2013. After becoming a tropical storm and attaining the name <i>Haiyan</i>
on November 4, the system began a period of <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">rapid
intensification</span> that brought it to <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">typhoon</span>
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assessed the system as a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon on the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale</span>.
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Thereafter, it continued to
intensify; on November 7, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Japan Meteorological Agency</span></b> (JMA)
upgraded the storm's maximum ten-minute sustained winds to 230 km/h
(145 mph), the highest in relation to the cyclone. The <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Hong Kong Observatory</span> put the storm's
maximum ten-minute sustained winds at 275 km/h (170 mph) prior to
landfall in the central Philippines, while the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">China Meteorological Administration</span>
estimated the maximum two-minute sustained winds at the time to be around
78 m/s (280 km/h or 175 mph). </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tacloban City</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The JTWC estimated the system's
one-minute sustained winds to 315 km/h (195 mph), unofficially making
Haiyan the strongest tropical cyclone ever observed based on wind speed. The
eye of the cyclone made its first <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">landfall</span> in the Philippines at <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Guiuan, Eastern Samar</span>. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sagkahan, Tacloban</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Gradually
weakening, the storm made four additional landfalls in the country as it
traversed the Visayas: <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Daanbantayan</span>, <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Bantayan
Island</span>, <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Concepcion</span>, and <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Busuanga
Island</span>. A weakened Haiyan, with its core disrupted by interaction
with the Philippines, emerged over the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">South China
Sea</span> late on November 8. Turning northwestward, the typhoon
eventually struck northern <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Vietnam</span> as a severe tropical storm on November 10. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Anibong, Tacloban City</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The cyclone caused catastrophic
destruction in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visayas" title="Visayas"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Visayas</span></a>, particularly on <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Samar</span>
and <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Leyte</span>.
According to UN officials, about 11 million people have been affected – many
have been left homeless. As of April 17, 2014, the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">National
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council</span> (NDRRMC) confirmed
6,300 fatalities across the country, 5,877 of those taking place in the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Eastern
Visayas</span>. The actual death toll remains unclear, being claimed to be
at least 10,000 by the victims from Tacloban City, Leyte alone. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Basey, Samar</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Storm surges</span>
were also recorded in many places. In the island of <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Leyte</span> and <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Samar</span>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Atmospheric,_Geophysical_and_Astronomical_Services_Administration" title="Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">PAGASA</span></a>
measured 5–6 meter (15–19 ft) waves. In <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Tacloban</span>,
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leyte" title="Leyte"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Leyte</span></a>,
the terminal building of <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Tacloban Airport</span> was destroyed by a
5.2 m (17 ft) storm surge up to the height of the second story. Along
the airport, a storm surge of 4 m (13 ft) was estimated. Waves of
4.6 m (15 ft) were also estimated. On the western coast of Samar (towns of Basey and Marabut), the
storm surge was about 5 meters. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Downtown Tacloban</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">There was widespread devastation
from the storm surge in Tacloban City especially in San Jose, with many
buildings being destroyed, trees knocked over or broken, and cars piled up. The
low-lying areas on the eastern side of Tacloban city were hardest hit, with
some areas completely washed away. Flooding also extended for 1 km
(0.62 mi) inland on the east coast of the province. City administrator
Tecson John Lim stated that roughly 90 percent of the city had been destroyed.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>San Jose, Tacloban</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Although wind speeds were extreme,
the major cause of damage and loss of life appears to have been storm surge.
The major focus of devastation appears to have been on the east coast of Samar
and Leyte, with a particular focus on Tacloban, because of its location between
Samar and Leyte, and the large population in low lying areas.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Anibong, Tacloban</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">New Century Global Centre</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
is a multipurpose building in the Tianfu New Area of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Chengdu</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">China</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
The 100-meter-tall (330 ft) structure is 500 by 400 meters (1,600 by
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Developed by billionaire </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deng_Hong&action=edit&redlink=1" title="Deng Hong (page does not exist)"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Deng
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(4,300,000 sq ft) of the building is devoted to shopping. It also
houses offices, conference rooms, a university complex, two commercial centres,
hotels, an </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">IMAX</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> cinema, a "Mediterranean
village", a pirate ship and skating rink. The centrepiece of the building
is a 5,000 m<sup>2</sup> (54,000 sq ft) artificial beach, where
a giant 150 by 40 m (490 by 130 ft) screen forms the horizon to offer
sunrises and sunsets. At night, a stage extends out over the pool for concerts.
A stand has been built overlooking the pool with a food court and entrance
underneath at the floor level. The new </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Intercontinental
Hotel</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> will feature
1,009 rooms that are spread over 6 x 8 story blocks around the edge of the complex.
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It is a marvel, even on the ever
more ambitious scale of Chinese mega projects, and while no one knows how much
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path to power, prosperity and unlimited luxury. However you may define money,
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Gibraltar, at background is the Rock of Gibraltar</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There is a
place where brass bands play, warm beer is served and a blue lamp marks the
police station, and that is <b>Gibraltar</b>. This corner of a foreign land, a
British Overseas Territory</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
located on the southern end of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iberian_Peninsula" title="Iberian Peninsula">Iberian
Peninsula</a> at the entrance of the Mediterranean,
is a gnarled limestone rock, nearly 4 miles long and 1400 feet high, tucked
into Spain’s lower region Province of Cadiz in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Andalucia</b>, like a prostate, dominating the dozen miles of ocean
that separate Europe from Africa. At its foot is a densely populated city area,
home to almost 30,000 Gibraltarians and other nationalities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>City Center</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The name <i>Gibraltar</i> is the
Spanish derivation of the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Arabic</span> name <i>Jabal </i></span><i>Ṭ</i><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">āriq</span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, meaning "Mountain of
Tariq". It refers to the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Rock of
Gibraltar</span>, which was named after the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Umayyad</span>
general <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Tariq ibn-Ziyad</span> who led the initial incursion <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">into Iberia in advance of the main Umayyad force</span>
in 711 under the command of Umayyad Caliph <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Al-Walid I</span>.
Earlier, it was known as <i><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Mons Calpe</span></i>, one of the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Pillars of Hercules</span>.<sup> </sup></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Map of Spain and Morocco</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">According to the 2001 census,
approximately 78.1% of Gibraltarians are Roman Catholics. The sixteenth century
Saint Mary the Crowned is the
cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gibraltar,
and also the oldest Catholic church in the territory. Other Christian
denominations include the Church
of England (7.0%), whose Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
is the cathedral of the Anglican Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe; the Gibraltar Methodist Church, Church of Scotland, various Pentecostal
and independent churches mostly influenced by the House
Church and Charismatic movements, as well as a Plymouth
Brethren congregation.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">History</span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">An Anglo-Dutch force captured Gibraltar from Spain in 1704 during
the War of the Spanish Succession on
behalf of the Habsburg
pretender to the Spanish throne. The territory was subsequently ceded to
Britain "in perpetuity" under the Treaty
of Utrecht in 1713. The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a major point of
contention in Anglo-Spanish relations as Spain asserts a claim to the territory.
Gibraltarians overwhelmingly rejected proposals for Spanish sovereignty in a 1967 referendum and again in 2002. Under the Gibraltar constitution of 2006,
Gibraltar governs its own affairs, though some powers, such as defense and
foreign relations, remain the responsibility of the UK Government.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Government</span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Under its current constitution, Gibraltar has
almost complete internal democratic self-government
through an elected parliament, elected for a term of up
to four years. The unicameral parliament presently consists of seventeen
elected members, and the Speaker who is not
elected, but appointed by a resolution of the parliament. The government consists of ten elected members.
The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by the Governor of Gibraltar. The governor enacts
day-to-day matters on the advice of the Gibraltar Parliament, but is
responsible to the British Government in respect of defense, foreign policy,
internal security and general good governance. Judicial and other appointments
are made on behalf of the Queen in consultation with the head of the elected government.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Attraction</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">At the highest point of the Rock of
Gibraltar, where a sheer cliff face plunges 1400 feet into the Mediterranean,
there is a gun emplacement called <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">O’Hara’s
Battery</b> capable of lobbing artillery shells from Europe into Africa. From
up there, the confrontation of the continents is quite a sight to behold. The
two land masses don’t just meet, they rise to the occasion. The white cliffs of
Gibraltar facing up to the serrated black crest of Jebel Musa on the Moroccan
shore. The Greeks and Romans were aware of the symmetry and called the twin
peaks the Pillars of Hercules, the end of the known world, beyond which lay
outer darkness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Within Gibraltar, the main form of
transport is the car. Motorcycles are also very popular and there is a good
modern bus service. Unlike in other British territories, traffic drives on the right, as the territory
shares a land border with Spain. There is a Gibraltar Cable Car which runs from ground
level to the top of the Rock, with an intermediate station at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Apes’ Den</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Gibraltar maintains regular flight
connections to London and Manchester. In 2007 GB Airways was purchased by EasyJet which
began operating flights under their name in April 2008 when British Airways
re-introduced flights to Gibraltar under their name. Gibraltar
Airport is consistently listed as one of the world's scariest for air
passengers. It is exposed to strong cross winds around the rock and across the
Bay of Algeciras, making landings in winter particularly uncomfortable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The most popular alternative airport
for Gibraltar is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Málaga
Airport</i> in Spain, some 120 kilometres to the east, which offers a wide
range of destinations, second to Jerez
Airport which is closer to Gibraltar. In addition, the Algeciras Heliport across the bay offers
scheduled services to Ceuta.
Gibraltar receives a large number of visits from cruise
ships. The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the busiest
shipping lanes in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Also, a ferry links Gibraltar with Tangier in
Morocco. The ferry between Gibraltar and Algeciras,
which had been halted in 1969 when Franco severed communications with
Gibraltar, was finally reopened on December 16, 2009, served by the Spanish
company Transcoma.<sup> </sup>Whilst
railway track extends to the outskirts of La Linea, the closest train station in
Spain is San Roque station, accessible via buses from La Línea. Ferries by <i>FRS</i> running
twice a week from Gibraltar to Tanger-Med port provide access to the Moroccan railway system.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Economy</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The British military traditionally
dominated Gibraltar's economy, with the naval
dockyard providing the bulk of economic activity. This however, has
diminished over the last twenty years, and is estimated to account for only 7%
of the local economy, compared to over 60% in 1984. Today, Gibraltar's economy
is dominated by four main sectors: financial services, internet
gaming, shipping and tourism (including retail for visitors). Tourism is
also a significant industry. Gibraltar is a popular port for cruise ships and
attracts day visitors from resorts in Spain. The Rock is a popular tourist
attraction, particularly among British tourists and residents in the southern
coast of Spain. It is also a popular shopping destination, and all goods and
services are VAT free. Many of the large British high street
chains have branches or franchises in Gibraltar including Marks
& Spencer and Mothercare. Branches and franchises of international
retailers such as Tommy Hilfiger and Sunglass Hut are also present in
Gibraltar, as is the Spanish clothing company Mango.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sunborn Gibraltar. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ocean Village Promenade. A bit on
the pricey side; the rooms are as expected for a 5 star hotel and the view of
the marina and airport added to the enjoyment. (Php14,667 and up)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">O’Callaghan Eliot Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">2 Governors Parade. The hotel is in
a good location to access the hospital. It is clean and comfortable. The BBQ
night on Friday is excellent, and the food delicious. (Php7,999 and up)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Caleta Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sir Herbert Miles Road. Rooms are great,
very clean and spacious, with a big bathroom and lovely little balcony. Staff
are friendly and helpful.</span> <span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">(Php9,540)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">AC Hotel La Linea. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">La Linea de la Concepcion, Spain.
The room is good and clean. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Very good
breakfast, descent but overpriced, dinner. The position of the hotel is quite
good, near the beach and it requires at least 15 to 20 minutes walk to go to
the Center.</span> <span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">(Php3,785)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Holiday Inn Express Campo de
Gibraltar. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Los
Barrios, Spain. This hotel is a very cost effective and logistical way to
balance arrival from Malaga and then visit Gibraltar and Morocco. Take a ferry
20 minutes away to Tanger Morocco for the day. Friendly and helpful front desk
staff and free breakfast are added features. Also free parking and easy access
to the highway.</span> <span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">(Php2,621)</span></li>
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Basaynonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183137424004636366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68858019810375645.post-67319066840712303692014-07-29T23:11:00.000+08:002014-07-30T00:16:57.275+08:00Colonial Vigan<span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Vigan is one of the most atmospheric
and enjoyable cities in the Philippines. Walking its cobbled streets and
exploring its heritage homes gives an inkling of the former importance of this
trading city. It is one of the oldest towns in the country. Vigan was in the
Spanish times an important political, military, cultural and religious center.
The old town is characterized by its cobbled streets and some of the finest old
colonial structure in the country – it mixes Mexican, Chinese and Filipino
features. Vigan’s time-capsule ambience is aided by the decision to close some
streets to traffic and allow only pedestrians and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">kalesas</i>. A ride in one of these horse-drawn carriages makes for a
romantic way to tour the town.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">City of Vigan</span> is a fourth class </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">city</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> in the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">province</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilocos_Sur" title="Ilocos Sur"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ilocos Sur</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Philippines</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. It is the capital of the Province
of Ilocos Sur. The city is located on the western coast of the large island of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Luzon</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
facing the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">South
China Sea</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
According to the 2010 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Philippines
census</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, it has a
population of 49,747 people.</span> <span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It
is a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">World
Heritage Site</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> in
that it is one of the few </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hispanic</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> towns left in the Philippines where
its structures remained intact, and is well known for its cobblestone streets,
and a unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Oriental building designs
and construction, with colonial European architecture. Former Philippine President </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Elpidio
Quirino</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, the sixth </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">president
of the Philippines</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
was born in Vigan, at the current location of the Provincial Jail (his father
was a warden); and resided in the Syquia Mansion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Its favorable geographical features
and location continues to make it a very accessible center. It is only 408 kilometers
away from </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Manila</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, 88 kilometers away from </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Laoag City</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. Its 2,511 hectares of land
consists mostly of plains with gentle hills. Its boundaries on the north, east,
south, and west are the municipalities of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Bantay</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Santa</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Caoayan</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sta.
Catalina</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
respectively. The </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">South
China Sea</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> is on its
southwest portion. Majority of its land, 60 percent of it, is used for
agriculture. Around 32 percent is made up of residential area, nearly three
percent are for commercial and industrial use, and around one percent is for
institutional purposes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The area of Vigan was originally a
settlement of traders coming from the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Fujian</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
Province, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">China</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. At the time of Spanish colonization,
the Chinese settlers, whose language was Southern Fujianese (</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Min Nan</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, often referred to as
"Hokkien" by most Filipinos), referred to the area as "<i>Bee
Gan</i>", which means "Beautiful Shore." Since the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Spanish</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> conquistadors interchanged V and
the B to refer to the B sound, they spelled the Hokkien Chinese name "Bee
Gan" as "<i>Vigan</i>", which is the name used to this day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Due to silting of the Mestizo River,
Vigan City is no longer an island and no longer separated from the mainland.
The city is unique in the Philippines because it is one of many extensive
surviving Philippine historic cities, dating back to the 16th century. Vigan
was a coastal trading post long before the Spaniards arrived; Chinese traders
sailing from the South China Sea came to <i>Isla de Vigan</i> (Island of Vigan)
via the Mestizo River that surrounded it. On board their ships were seafaring
merchants who came to trade goods from other Asian kingdoms in exchange for
gold, beeswax, and other mountain products brought by the indigenous peoples
from the Cordilleras region.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The Spanish arrived in 1572. Captain
Juan de Salcedo, a conquistador born in Mexico, conquered the town and named it
Villa Fernandina de Vigan in honor of King Phillip’s son, Prince Ferdinand.
Salcedo then rounded the tip of Luzon and proceeded to pacify Camarines, Albay
and Catanduanes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 1574, Salcedo returned to the
capital of his </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">encomienda</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> (trusteeship), Vigan, bringing with
him his soldiers and some Augustinian missionaries to pioneer the
evangelization of the Ilocos region. He established a Spanish city for the
purpose of controlling the neighboring country. Between 1645 to 1660, Vigan was
divided into 21 "Cabezas de Barrio" (Town Mayors) as mentioned in the
Libro de Casamiento (Book of Marriage); from the records of the parish house of
Vigan found in its archives. Separated from the indigenous population, the
Chinese migrants were residents in a neighbourhood called El Pariancillo, los
Sangleyes del parian (The Sangleyes of the Parian); and the Spanish settlers
were residents in a town called Los Españoles de la Villa (The Town Spaniards).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">One of the potentially incendiary
results of Spanish political domination of Vigan was the rise of a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mestizo</i> masterclass, whose wealth and
stature began to cause resentment among landless natives. In 1763 things came
to a head when revolutionary Diego Silang and his men assaulted and captured
Vigan, proclaiming it capital of the free province of Ilocos. When Silang was
assassinated by two traitors in the pay of the Spanish, his wife, Maria Josefa
Gabriela Silang, assumed leadership of the uprising. She was captured and
publicly hanged in the town square.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">During the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Philippine
Revolution</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
revolutionary forces under </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Manuel Tinio</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, supported by the Ilocano rebels,
attacked and defeated the Spanish colonial forces and captured the city in the
Siege of Vigan. During the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Philippine-American
War</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, American
forces led by Commander McCracken and Lt. Col. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">James
Parker</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> occupied the
town in Nov. 1899. During World War II, Japanese Imperial Army planes bombed
Vigan on December 1941 and Japanese troops occupied the town in 1942. In 1945,
combined U.S. and Philippine Commonwealth ground troops, aided by Ilocano
resistance fighters, defeated the Japanese Imperial forces and liberated Vigan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 1999, Vigan City was listed by
UNESCO as the best preserved example of Spanish colonial towns in Asia. Its
architecture is the conglomeration of cultural elements from the Philippines,
China, and Spain, making it unique in the world.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Arrival
and Information</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Partas buses arrive at a terminal
near the market, while Dominion’s terminal is at the southern end of Quezon
Avenue. Other buses stop on the National Highway in the nearby town of Bantay,
by tricycle from Vigan. The tourist office is in Leona Florentina House, near <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Café Leona</i> on Plaza Burgos. Vigan’s main
hospital is the Gabriela Silang General Hospital, south of the center of
Quirino Boulevard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The urban planners of the Spanish
government also followed a basic pattern that can be observed in most old towns
in the country, whose establishment dates back to the Spanish colonial period.
This pattern is detailed in the <i>Ley de las Indias,</i> the Law of the
Indies, and was put into force in the 18th century. Under the Law of the Indies
streets were to follow a grid pattern, the center of which being a plaza or
central park. In Vigan, the central park is the Plaza Salcedo. Next to it are
the administrative buildings—the Casa Real or provincial administrative office,
and the <i>municipio</i> (municipal hall). A stone's throw away are the
religious buildings—the seminary of the archdiocese, the Arzobispado
(Archbishop's Palace), and the St. Paul's Cathedral. Beside these religious
structures is the church-run school, the Saint Paul College, known in its early
days as the <i>Colegio de Niñas.</i> (It is currently being occupied by a
retail store chain.)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Plaza Burgos</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A unique thing is the existence of
another plaza, the Plaza Burgos, which is immediately beside the St. Paul's
Cathedral. After the first tier emanating from Plaza Salcedo are the houses of
prominent residents that now make up the preserved heritage houses of Vigan.
This urban plan remained relatively intact despite wars and natural calamities
that have been endured by Vigan since its foundation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Vigan’s old town is where most of
the beautiful ancestral houses are located. Also known as the Mestizo District
(Kasanglayan), the old town runs roughly from Plaza Burgos in the north to
Liberation Boulevard in the south. The most important thoroughfare is elegant
old <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Crisologo Street</b>, which has been
given a makeover and is closed to traffic – a rarity in the Philippines.
Architecturally, the houses are fundamentally Chinese or Mexican, influenced
either by the immigrant architects from China’s eastern seaboard who prepared
the plans, or by ideas picked up by the Spanish in their South American colony.
But they have flourishes such as sliding <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">capiz</i>-shell
windows and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ventanillas</i> (ventilated
walls) added by local artisans. Although most houses are still private homes, a
few are open to the public. These offer an intimate view of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ilustrado</i> life at the turn of the 19<sup>th</sup>
and 20<sup>th</sup> centuries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Presently, there are other major
areas of activities other than the two plazas, though these are still where
most recreation and shopping are done. One may also go to the southern part of
the city to reach the commercial area and public market. The current Public
Market is a new one, as the old one (formerly the Imelda Socio-Commercial
Complex), on the same site, was destroyed by fire. The very first Public
Market, found in the center of the business district, is now the site of new
commercial buildings and the site of a tricycle-for-hire terminal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Souvenir-hunters should head for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rowilda’s Hand Loom</i>, on Crisologo Street
near the Cordillera Inn, which offers the kind of old-style textiles traded
during colonial times. If that whets your appetite then head out of the center.
In the barangay of Mindoro, to the south near the airport, you can buy blankets
called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">binakol</i>, which have
distinctive geometric patterns, while in Camanggan, to the east, you can watch
women at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cristy’s Loom Weaving</i> using
old looms to make bedsheets, tablemats and runners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Vigan is also known for its pottery.
The massive wood-fired kilns at the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pagburnayan
Potteries</i> in Gomez Street, at the junction with Liberation Blvd., produce
huge jars known as burnay which are used by northerners for storing everything
from vinegar to fish paste. They also make simple U-shaped pots called tapayan
on which salt is dried. A little further southwest beyond Pagburnayan, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hidden Garden</i> is a shady spot popular
with families at the weekend. It’s primarily a nursery, selling ferns, palms,
bonsai and bamboo among others, but also has a café and is simply a pleasant
place to wander around.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Accommodation</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">There is little accommodation in
Vigan for those on a very strict budget, but it is possible to find good value
for money. If you’re willing to spend a little more you can stay in one of the
several places reflecting the heritage of the city, all are located
conveniently in the town center.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hotel Salcedo De Vigan. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The rooms are classy and clean. The
comfort rooms are fragrant. The entire place gives you a feel of the Spanish
period. The food and rooms are just priced ok compared with the other surrounding hotels. No complaints with their service too. Best thing about it
is it's just right beside the famous walking street of Vigan, Calle Crisologo.
(Php2,244 and up)</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></b>
</li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Vigan Plaza Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Plaza Burgos. Charming option in an
excellent location close to the Cathedral and Plaza. Windows are made of capiz
shell, floors are hardwood and there’s a pretty inner courtyard with a
fountain. Rooms are fresh and comfortable, with spotless linen and clean
showers, breakfast is included. (Php2,302 and up)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Gordion Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">V. Delos Reyes cor. Salcedo Sts. A
brightly coloured place with appealing standard and deluxe aircon rooms; the
suite has a huge bathroom with a roll-top bath. The airy brick-walled
restaurant offers some good vegetarian dishes and serves the included breakfast;
there’s also an outdoor dining area with a teppanyaki bar. Wi-fi in public
areas. (Php1,665 and up)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ciudad Fernandina Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Mabini St. They have the best
service. The employees are very attentive and friendly. Rooms are clean and
cozy. Wifi is a bit weak inside the rooms. Delicious food. Very elegant
ambiance. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hotel Luna. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Luna St. The hotel has great ambience.
Rooms are great, big bed, are very comfortable. Staffs are excellent. Worth
staying. (Php2,626 and up)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hotel Felicidad. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">V. Delos Reyes cor. Florentino Sts.
The staff welcomed every guest with cold face towels. They are always available
to attend to their needs. The rooms are clean and cozy. The beds are soft
enough for a good sleep. The massage service is relaxing and soothing. The
hotel itself is strategically located to be near enough Vigan's famous spots. (Php2,446
and up)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Villa Angela Heritage House. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Quirino Blvd. The most colonial
hotel in the city. The billet of choice if you want to wallow in history. Tom
Cruise slept in one of the rooms, when he stayed when Born of the Fourth of
July was being filmed on the sand dunes near Laoag.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Grandpa’s Inn. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Bonifacio St. Very popular with
travellers on budget, this place is full of curios and even has rooms where you
can sleep in a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">kalesa</i>. Noise can also
be an issue at night.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hem Apartelle. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A. Reyes St. An absolute bargain,
particularly for solo travellers, as singles are just P600. Offered as
apartments, rooms are clean and simple, with small flat-screen TVs. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">My Vigan Home Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Plaridel cor. Bonifacio Sts. A cool
and spacious lobby with exposed beams gets this place off to an appealing
start. The standard rooms may be small, but they have attractive wooden floors
and furniture; the bathrooms are also high quality. Superior rooms are on a
veranda overlooking a garden. (Php1,887 and up)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Condotel Asuncion.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Florentino cor. Jacinto Sts. Quiet,
restful and a great choice for visitors wishing to self-cater, as each room
comes with a stove, oven, microwave and refrigerator.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Other hotels are: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Metro Vigan Inn, Cordillera Inn, Casa Rica
Hotel, Hotel Veneto de Vigan, OverMar Resort Hotel, </b>and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Metro Vigan Regency Hotel.</b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Transportation</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Modes of transport within the city
are purely land-based. Vehicles for public use include jeepneys, tricycles,
vans-for-hire (or PUVs/public utility vehicles) and calesas (horse-drawn
vehicles). Buses, mini-buses and jeepneys provide transportation to and from
Vigan. The metro Vigan transport system is mostly served by tricycles, which
are color- and number-coded to identify their municipality of origin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Vigan City is well-served by a
network of roads and a major highway that connects to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Maharlika Highway</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Manila North Road</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, two highways leading to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Manila</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
and the rest of the country. Bus companies such as </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Dominion
Bus Lines</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Viron Transit</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Partas</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Aniceto/St.
Joseph</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> operate
terminals in Vigan. Bus companies such as </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Philippine Rabbit</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Bus Line, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Florida</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, Maria de Leon, and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Fariñas</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> pass by Vigan on their way to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Laoag</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">GMW
Florida Transport</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
operates a terminal at the entrance to Vigan. They operate direct and/or
indirect bus services from Vigan City to points in Luzon, mostly to Manila, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Baguio</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
and Laoag and vice versa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A secondary airport called </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Mindoro Airport</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> (also known as Vigan Airport) is
located at Brgy. Mindoro. It has one asphalted runway, 900 meters long and 30
meters wide. The airport was once a sleeping asset of the city for it does not
generate revenue, with only chartered and private planes using it; it is
currently being upgraded and is on its way toward commercialization, to attract
tourists and to lighten the burden of traveling to Vigan from Manila and most
parts of the Philippines.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Tourist
Attraction</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Many of Vigan’s attraction are
within walking distance of one another, with Plaza Burgos the most obvious
reference point, although it’s cheap enough to take a tricycle or a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">kalesa</i> around town. Just tell the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">kutchero</i> where you want to visit, or let
them suggest a route.</span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Calle Crisologo (Mena Crisologo
Street)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - It
is what Vigan City is known for—streets lined with Spanish Era ancestral
houses (with ancient tile roofs, massive hardwood floorings, balustrades
and azoteas in varying Spanish, Mexican, and Chinese architectural styles)
and cobble-stoned streets, which led to Vigan's inscription in the list of
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tourists can buy souvenirs or even ride a
calesa (horse-drawn buggy). This street is also known as “Vigan Heritage
Village.”</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Vigan Cathedral</b></td></tr>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Vigan Cathedral/St. Paul
Metropolitan Cathedral</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
- the seat of the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Archdiocese
of Nueva Segovia</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
Burial place of the great Ilocano poet </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Leona
Florentino</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. It
also houses the replica of the Miraculous Santo Cristo Milagroso (the
original being in </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sinait,
Ilocos Sur</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">).
Built by the Augustinians between 1890 and 1900 is like something from a
Mexican fairy tale. Standing between Plaza Burgos and Plaza Salcedo on the
city’s northern edge, it is an “earthquake Baroque” church, with thick
ramparts and a belfry built 15m away so that it stood a chance of
surviving if the church itself collapsed.</span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Archbishop's Residence</b></td></tr>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Archbishop's Residence</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - Located next to the Vigan
Cathedral, The Archbishop's Palace of the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Archdiocese
of Nueva Segovia</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
is the oldest continually inhabited Archbishop's residence in the
Philippines, with the building itself dating to the 16th century. It was
completed in 1783 after a span of 7 years. It features sliding capiz
windows and cut-out decorations with floral motifs. It has a back entrance
that leads to the nearby Govantes Dike, which was once a docking port for
water craft. The palace has a collection of priceless ecclesiastical
artifacts and relics from other Ilocos churches.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Father </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Jose Burgos</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">' Residence</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - Located almost behind the
Provincial Capitol. The birthplace of Father Jose Burgos, one of the three
martyred Filipino priests at Bagumbayan (GOMBURZA). It also houses Ilocano
artifacts and ethnic arts of the Tinggians.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Plaza Burgos</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - dedicated to the memory of
Father Jose Burgos. Located beside the Vigan Cathedral. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Vigan Empanadaan</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - a reserved location where
visitors can sample Vigan's famous empanada; as well as sinanglao
(traditional hotpot made of beef innards). Located at the eastern part of
Plaza Burgos.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Baluarte</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - a zoo located in Salindeg
where visitors can see a variety of animals (including tigers and
ostriches). It is also a popular venue for special events such as seminars
and conferences. The owner of Baluarte is former Ilocos Sur Governor </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Chavit Singson</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Quezon Avenue</b></td></tr>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Quezon Avenue</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - the business center of
Vigan.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Plaza Salcedo</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - dedicated to the memory of
the great conquistador </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Juan de Salcedo</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. It is also the site of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Gabriela Silang</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">'s public hanging in 1763.
Located in front </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">of the Vigan Cathedral. </span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Syquia Mansion</b></td></tr>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Syquia Mansion</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - the Vigan residence of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Elpidio Quirino</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, 6th President of the
Philippines, an eye-catching red-brick colonial house that has been
restored and furnished in 19<sup>th</sup> century style.</span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Crisologo Museum</b></td></tr>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Crisologo Museum</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - the residence, in Liberation
Blvd., of the Crisologo family in Vigan converted into a museum. It houses
the memorabilia of the Crisologos and original furnishings of a typical
Vigan ancestral house. It displays about the history of the influential
family, including the car in which Governor Carmeling Crisologo was
ambushed in 1961.</span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mindoro Beach</b></td></tr>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Mindoro Beach</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> - the only seaside location in
the city, just adjacent to the Vigan International Airport.</span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Dining and Nightlife</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Vigan nightlife</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Don’t leave
Vigan without trying the local empanada (crispy deep-fried tortilla of
rice-flour dough containing cabbage and green papaya). The stalls on the
western side of Plaza Burgos, known collectively as Empanadaan, sell empanada
along with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">okoy</i> (egg, prawn, tomato
and onion frittata) dip it in vinegar. For breakfast, if you’re feeling
adventurous then head out and early to the Vigan Slaughterhouse near the
barangay of Mindoro. A bowl of exceptionally fresh <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">liempo</i> (beef, innards and onions in broth) costs just a few pesos.
Nightlife is pretty limited and quiet, with the exception of Legacy Super Club.</span></div>
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the outdoor tables here in the evenings. Serve native Ilocano dishes such as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">bagnet</i>.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Dos Meal. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A. Reyes cor. Salcedo Sts. Wi-fi
equipped café offers a Thai menu. There are several imported beers available.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Irene’s Empanada. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Just around the corner from Syquia
Mansion, this simple place has many local devotees who say it makes the best
empanada.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Legacy Super Club. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Crisologo cor. Mabini Sts. Owned by
one of the influential local families, this nightclub has somehow been given
permission to open within the heritage district.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Los Majitos de Vigan. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Gen. Luna near Quirino Blvd. This
street restaurant opens only in the evenings, when its candlelit tables are
almost always full. The food is mostly grilled, with few Ilocano dishes.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Uno Grille. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Opposite Grandpa’s Inn, this
courtyard restaurant has an open kitchen. There are two menus, one covering
grilled food and the other a variety of Asian dishes including some unusual
options such as mountain ants and eel adobo. Most dishes are for sharing,
although solo diners might try the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">molo</i>.</span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Around Vigan</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The town of
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bantay</b>, close to Vigan on the
National Highway, is a popular stop on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">kalesa
</i>tours thanks to the bell tower of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Saint
Augustine Parish Church</b>. Built between 1590-92, it has five bells each
associated with a different occasion. The tower is famous as one of the
locations in the Filipino fantasy movie <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ang
Panday</i>. Another worthwhile trip from Vigan is to the UNESCO World
Heritage-listed Santa Maria Church, about an hour’s drive south and dating from
1769. It’s a solid structure with a brick façade, set on a hill and reached via
83 steps; unsurprisingly it was used as a fortress during the Philippine
revolution.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The coastal
road north of Vigan to Laoag is sealed all the way and the journey is only two
hours. If you do want to break the journey then you might try stopping at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Badoc</b>, the birthplace of the Filipino
painter Juan Luna. His reconstructed house, known as the Juan Luna Historical
Landmark, stands in a side street close to the 17<sup>th</sup> Century Virgen
Milagrosa de Badoc. About a kilometre off the coast lies Badoc Island, which is
gaining a reputation for good surfing and can be reached by hiring a Bangka from
the little wharf in Badoc town.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The busy and congested streets of
the Laoag can’t compete with Vigan’s historical core when it comes to aesthetic
appeal, but there are a handful of things to do and see in Laoag including one
of the country’s best museum. The city also makes an excellent base for
exploring the beautiful coast at nearby La Paz and Suba or touring sights
associated with former President Ferdinand Marcos.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Laoag</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> is a first class city in the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">province</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ilocos Norte</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Philippines</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. It is the capital city of Ilocos Norte,
and the province's political, commercial, and industrial hub. It is the
northernmost city in the Philippines and the location of the Ilocos region's
only </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">commercial
airport</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. According
to the 2010 census, it had a population of 104,904 people. The municipalities
of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">San
Nicolas</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Paoay</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sarrat</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Vintar</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Bacarra</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> form its boundaries. The foothills
of the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Cordillera
Central</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> mountain
range to the east, and the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">South China Sea</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> to the west are its physical
boundaries.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">History</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Long before the coming of the
Spaniards, there already existed an extensive region consisting of the present
provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and La Union renowned for its gold
mines. Merchants from Japan and China would often visit the area to trade gold
with beads, ceramics and silk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 1571, when the Spanish
conquistadors had Manila more or less under their control, they began looking
for new sites to conquer. Legaspi’s grandson, Juan de Salcedo, volunteered to
lead one of these expeditions. Together with eight armed boats and 45 men, the
22 year old voyager headed north. On June 13, 1572, Salcedo and his men landed
in Vigan and then proceeded towards Laoag, Currimao, and Badoc. As they sailed
along the coast, they were surprised to see numerous sheltered coves (“looc”)
where the locals lived in harmony. As a result, they named the region “Ylocos”
and its people “Ylocanos”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">As the Christianization of the
region grew, so did the landscape of the area. Vast tracts of land were
utilized for churches and bell towers in line with the Spanish mission of “bajo
de las campanas" or 'under the bells'-a proclamation by King Philip's 1573
Law of the Indies. In the town plaza, it was not uncommon to see garrisons
under the church bells. The colonization process was slowly being carried out. The
Spanish colonization of the region, however, was never completely successful.
Owing to the abusive practices of many Augustinian friars, a number of Ilocanos
revolted against their colonizers. Noteworthy of these were the Dingras
uprising (1589) and Pedro Almasan revolt in San Nicolas (1660). In 1762, Diego
Silang led a series of battles aimed at freeing the Ilocanos from the Spanish
yoke. When he died from an assassin’s bullet, his widow Gabriela continued the
cause. Unfortunately, she too was captured and hanged. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 1807, the sugar cane (“basi”)
brewers of Piddig rose up in arms to protest the government’s monopoly of the
wine industry. In 1898, the church excommunicated Gregorio Aglipay for refusing
to cut off ties with the revolutionary forces of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo.
Unperturbed, he established the “Iglesia Filipina Independiente."
Aglipay’s movement and the national sentiment it espoused helped restore the
self-respect of many Filipinos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">On February 2, 1818, a Spanish Royal
Decree was promulgated dividing the Province of Ilocos Norte from Ilocos Sur.
Laoag City, which was then the biggest center of population, was made the
capital of Ilocos Norte.” Its ethnic population is overwhelmingly </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ilocano</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. Unlike the rest of the region,
however, the Roman Catholic Church does not predominate. The </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Aglipayan Church</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> which is the majority's religion, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Iglesia ni Cristo</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, and other </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Protestant</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> groups have strong followings.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Accommodation</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The top-six hotels in Laoag per ranking
of Tripadvisor (</span><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">www.tripadvisor.com.ph</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">), a travel website providing
directory information and reviews of travel-related content, are as follows:</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Java
Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Bacarra
Road. The hotel has simple but modern standard room; the suites make more of
the Balinese theme. The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Eagle’s Nest</i>
restaurant, on stilts and under a nipa hut roof, is popular for its excellent
baby back ribs as well as its Filipino dishes. (Php2,273.00 average rate)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Fort
Ilocandia. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">On the
beach in the barangay of Calayab, 3 km. south of the airport. Built in 1983,
this expansive resort aims for classic elegance rather than modern chic. Its
casino is a magnet for Taiwanese tourists, while other amenities include a golf
course, spa and an array of activities including hot air balloon flights and
quad bike rides on the nearby dunes. It’s a long way from the city.
(Php3,236.00 up)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Laoag
Renzo Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Rizal
cor. Guerrero Sts. The location of the hotel is great. Very affordable. Staffs
are helpful, friendly and accommodating. Rooms are clean. (Php1,192.00 best
price)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Aurelio’s
Mansion. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">P. Paterno
St. Good value for money hotel. Spacious room, ample water supply and cool
air-con.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Kingscourt
Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Brgy. 55A,
Barit. Cheap rate for a De Luxe room, Rooms are clean but quite far from the
city center. (Php1,578.00 best price)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hotel
Tiffany Laoag. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Gen.
Segundo Ave. Budget glamour is the order of the day; the rooms are simple and
candy-coloured, while the common areas are decorated with photos of the Beatles
and Marilyn Monroe. The building itself has Art Deco curves and there’s a
lip-shaped sofa in reception; the diner downstairs is metal-plated in
old-fashioned US style. (Php1,126.00 up)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Other hotels are: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Palazzo de Laoag Hotel, Grand Octagon
Resort, Northview Hotel, Plaza del Norte Hotel </b>and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rio Grande de Laoag Resort and Hotel</b>. Include also <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Playa Tropical Hotel Ilocos</b>, a Balinese
inspired hotel located in the heart of Currimao which has a seafront view of
calm waves and find sand, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Gertes Resort</b>,
at Brgy. Balatong, and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ilocos Rosewell</b>
Hotel, in San Nicolas, which offers 22 air-conditioned guestrooms.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Tourist
Attraction</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Museo Ilocos Norte</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The most interesting attraction in
the city is the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Museo Ilocos Norte</b>,
which provides an overview of the province’s history and culture. Close to the
main plaza, it’s housed in a restored Spanish-era tobacco warehouse. Exhibits
include vintage costumes, farming equipment and tribal artefacts. There’s even
a replica of an <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ilustrado</i> (educated
middle class) ancestral home complete with antiques, and the souvenir shop has
some interesting books and gifts.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sinking Bell Tower</b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Close by are the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sinking Bell Tower</b> and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">St. William’s Cathedral</b>. The bell tower
was built by Augustinian friars with a door big enough for a man on horseback
to pass through. The tower has sunk so much that today you can only get through
the door by stooping. The cathedral, one of the biggest in the Philippines, was
built in 1880 on older foundations. The Marcos Hall of Justice, the square
white building on the west side of the Aurora Park, was where a young Ferdinand
Marcos was detained in 1939 after being accused of the murder of one of his
father’s political opponents. Marcos wanted to graduate in law and used his
time in detention wisely, swotting for the bar examination and successfully
preparing his own defense.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>St. William's Cathedral</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Thirty minutes east of Laoag by
jeepney or FX van is the pretty village of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sarrat</b>.
Ferdinand Marcos was born here and his former home has now been turned into a
museum. It showcases a number of hagiographic displays charting Marcos’s
brilliant law career and his ascent to the presidency. Sarrat’s attractive <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Santa Monica Church</b> was the wedding
venue of Marcos’s youngest daughter Irene in 1983. Large part of Sarrat were
reconstructed, with houses torn down and rebuilt in the old Spanish colonial
style.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Inside Santa Monica Church, Sarrat</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Former Pres. Marcos spent his
childhood in the sleepy town of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Batac</b>,
about 15km. south of Laoag, before moving to Manila to take up law. The Marcos
mansion is not open to the public, but there is a small museum with
photographs, quotations and framed medals. The real attraction is the mausoleum
opposite, which contains the former President’s refrigerated corpse. There are
rumors that it’s nothing more than a wax model. To reach Batac from Laoag, you
can catch a jeepney from Hernando Avenue or a minibus from Gen. Luna corner
Lagasca Streets.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Paoay Church</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A few kilometres west of Batac, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Paoay</b> is the location of a
UNESCO-listerd church as well as the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Malacanang
of the North</b>, the opulent mansion where Marcos stayed during presidential
holidays. The church is in the town of Paoay itself, and is perhaps the
best-known “earthquake Baroque” church in the Philippines. Begun in 1804, it
took ninety years to build and has 26 immense side buttresses designed to keep
it standing. Nearby a bell tower dating from 1793, which you can climb for
views of the area. Malacanang of the North, named after the presidential palace
in Manila, is beside Paoay Lake on the road between Paoay and Laoag. The
mansion had seven bedrooms, two living rooms, several studies, kitchen on both
floors and a private clinic used by Ferdinand in his later years. In 2010 the
building was renovated: the clinic became a small museum, and one of the guest
rooms is now a souvenir shop. The house is set on a vast estate of gentle lawns
and has its own gold course, which is now part of the Fort Ilocandia resort. A
trail around the edge of the lake makes for a pleasant 3km-long walk, taking
you through quiet lakeside barrios.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Malacanang of the North, Paoay</b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The coastline west of Laoag is a
sight to behold. More like desert thatn beach, it measures almost one kilometre
across at some points and reaches as far as the eye can see, fringed by huge
sand dunes. The stretch of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">La Paz</b> –
known locally at “Bantay Bimmaboy” due to the shape of some of the dunes, said
to resemble a pig’s back – just 15 minutes west of Laoag. Also impressive are
the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Suba</b> dumes further south, close
to the Fort Ilocandia resort.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Suba Sand Dunes</b></td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Dining
and Nightlife</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">There are some good restaurants in
Laoag, while for cheap local dishes you could try the food court tucked away
behind a white building close to the Shell stations on Rizal Avenue. The local
version of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">empanada</i> is more famous
than Vigan’s, with a thickier crust and orange color. Laoag has more in the way
of nightlife than many other cities in Luzon.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Map of Laoag City</b></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Cockhouse. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Near the bus stations on F.R. Castro
Ave. The best bet for live music in Laoag, putting on local bands.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">La Preciosa. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The popular restaurant in town
(Rizal Ave.), with a sign that proclaims “fine dining” but it’s more relaxed
than that suggests. The kitchen prepares excellent Ilocano dishes such as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">pinakbet</i> (vegatables sautéed in fist
paste).</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Papa Pau. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Serves some interesting dishes such
as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">binalot</i> (various meat dishes
served wrapped in a banana leaf) and crispy sizzling <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sisig.</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Saramsam. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Rizal St. The menu at this informal
restaurant includes <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">poque-poque</i>
(grilled aubergine with egg, tomatoes and onions) and award-winning <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">pinakbet.</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Macy’s Diner. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Gen. Segundo Ave. cor. M.H. Del
Pilar St. An American 1950’s inspired restaurant. Serves most of your favorite
American, Chineses & Filipino foods.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Giannis.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Along
Mckinley St. behind Provincial Capitol. It offers great food, ambiance, music
and vibe. Try their baby back ribs with Giannis fried rice.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Having critical infrastructure such
as the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Laoag
International Airport</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
at Gabu and the Currimao Port makes Laoag the port of entry of goods and
services complemented by an extensive road and highway system that connects it
to other cities. With a 12,747.35m total land area, Laoag City provides a large
opportunity for economic expansion. The historic scenic tourist spots,
availability of internationally competitive accommodations and facilities, and
the presence of supportive national government agencies, makes Laoag an
ecotourism center, as classified by the Department of Tourism. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Batac Museum</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">As the provincial capital, Laoag is
the center of social and economic activity with almost all major commercial and
institutional establishments gravitating towards it. The importance of
education in socializing its population is shared by both the local government
and the private sector, which has invested heavily in the development of the
academic infrastructure. The city is home to public and private schools
offering elementary, secondary, and tertiary education programs.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>La Paz Sand Dunes</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Tourism has become a major economic
driver of Laoag City, paving the way for new commercial investments and
infrastructure development. A recent surge in Chinese and Taiwanese tourists
have been flocking to splurge in the city's profitable casino located inside
the only 5-star hotel in the northern Philippines, Fort Ilocandia Hotel and
Resort. Other places of interest include a tour of heritage sites featuring
Spanish colonial buildings, Philippine-baroque churches, white-sand beach
resorts of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagudpud" title="Pagudpud"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Pagudpud</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, and Marcos-era mansions. Laoag
City has been recently adjudged as the number one tourist destination in Region
I and among the top ten in the whole archipelago.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Transportation</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Laoag
International Airport</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
services flights to and from </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hong Kong</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">mainland
China</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, as well as,
domestic flights by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Philippine
Airlines</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Cebu Pacific</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. Foreign airlines offer direct
charter flights to Laoag as part of travel packages with optional excursions to
tourist sites outside of the city. Laoag airport is close to the city, just 10
minutes by jeepney.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Several large bus companies serve
Laoag City making connections to major and minor Philippines destinations.
These transportation services are provided by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">GV
Florida Transport</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
Maria de Leon Bus Lines, RCJ Lines, RCJ Trans, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Dominion
Bus Lines</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Partas</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Philippine
Rabbit</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, Autobus
Lines, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sta.
Lucia Express</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Farinas
Transit Company</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
Laoag is a 10-14 hour drive from </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Manila</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte has long made
it to the list of top-ten beaches of the Philippines for its white sand
beaches. The beaches in the north are often forgotten due to the growing number
of developments and resorts in the south, especially in the Visayas region. But
for those who wish to explore for a weekend getaways, the northernmost beach of
Pagudpud is a must-visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMGM4TUtsd6Ec9-u-EXkJnA2WIGXei9bA_CGZZQQaLRm2oufTpy0o6AnEBV1XSa0GUDRRwYd5d_0J2IVrropNzvxJJ-f3gTHq1WvQxLgFthOrkPbCPuRe8oy1CPYg5Y32ksxpVxDOAQ/s1600/pagudpud-beach-ilocos-norte.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMGM4TUtsd6Ec9-u-EXkJnA2WIGXei9bA_CGZZQQaLRm2oufTpy0o6AnEBV1XSa0GUDRRwYd5d_0J2IVrropNzvxJJ-f3gTHq1WvQxLgFthOrkPbCPuRe8oy1CPYg5Y32ksxpVxDOAQ/s1600/pagudpud-beach-ilocos-norte.jpg" height="267" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Saub beach</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">From Laoag it’s a couple of hours by
bus to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pagudpud</b>, a typical
provincial town providing access to several wonderfully picturesque beaches.
The Pagudpud area is deservedly becoming known as a destination that has all
the beauty of Boracay, but none of the nightlife. Pagudpud is a coastal resort
town of Ilocos Norte province. The town is bounded to the south by the town of
Bangui and to the east by the Cordillera Mountain Range, the town of Adams and
the province of Cagayan. The South China Sea lies to the west and north. The
town rolls over mountains, hills, valleys and flat coastal land. It lies 72
kms. north of Laoag City or approximately 90-minute ride bus ride.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Its white-sand beaches and
crystal-blue water makes Pagudpud a haven for tourists. Coconut trees line much
of the town’s coast. On a clear day, the Babuyan Islands are visible from <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Patapat National Park</b>. The Patapat
Viaduct, elevated 102 ft. above sea level, is a 1.3 kms. concrete coastal
viaduct that connects the Maharlika Highway from Laoag to the Cagayan Valley
Region. It rises along the town’s coastal mountains. It is the 4<sup>th</sup>
longest bridge in the Philippines. Patapat more than 16 kms. from the town
proper, it offers a scenic view of Pasaleng Bay, a view that leads towards wide
and pristine beaches backed by mountains.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Blue Lagoon Beach</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Buses from all directions arrive on
the main road in Pagudpud, from where plenty of tricycles can take you the rest
of the way to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Saud Beach</b>. The Saud
Beach, a few kilometres down a narrow road to the north of the town, is a
beautiful long arch of white sand backed by palm trees. Resorts on the beach
hire out snorkelling equipment, and can provide “bangkas” so that you can head
to the best spots. East of Saud (30 min. tricycle ride) is the glorious <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Blue Lagoon</b> (known as Maira-ira Beach).
The setting is stunning, with dazzling water lapping a sugary crescent of sand;
the breaks also attract surfers from July to January. To the west of Pagudpud
and accessible by tricycle is the beach at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ayoyo</b>.
It’s not sandy, but it’s still beautiful and it rarely sees foreign tourists,
there’s little here except palm trees and sea, overlooked by a single resort.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cape Bojeador Lighthouse</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Thirty minutes west of Pagudpud by
road is the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cape Bojeador Ligthouse</b>
in the town of Burgos. Built in 1892, the lighthouse is the tallest in the
country, and from the top there are unobstructed views of the coastline and
across the South China Sea. The lighthouse is still in use. To get to Burgos
from Pagudpud, take a jeepney from the main road. Once in Burgos itself, you
can take a tricycle to the lighthouse. On the way to the lighthouse you’ll pass
the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bangui Wind Farm</b> on the shore.
The first facility of its kind in the Philippines, the twenty turbines are said
to provide 40% of the power requirements of Ilocos Norte and have also become a
tourist attraction.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Bangui Wind Farm</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Bangui Wind Farm is in Bangui,
Ilocos Norte, just south of Pagudpud. The wind farm uses 20 units of 70-meter
high Vestas wind turbines, arranged on a single row stretching along a
nine-kilometer shoreline off Bangui Bay, facing the South China Sea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hotels/resorts in Pagudpud:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Casa Consuelo Resort. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">P. Paterno St., Brgy. Balaoi,
Pagudpud. The hotel, near the beach, is small and the rooms are clean and
comfortable. The restaurant closes at 9:30 PM. Facilities include bar, car
park, shops, restaurant, garden, free Wi-Fi. (Php2,480 to Php3,600)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Pannzian Beach Resort.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Brgy. Pancian, Pagudpud. Clean,
friendly staff and quiet surroundings. The gardens are very well-maintained;
lush trees are everywhere. Facilities include meeting facilities, car park,
restaurant, garden, massage. (Php1,339 to Php4,000)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Palm Grove Saud Holiday Complex
Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sitio
Jupiter, Brgy. Saud, Pagudpud. Clean, superb staff, make you feel at home. The
place is near Saud beach. Facilities include car park, restaurant, bar, coffee
shop, meeting facilities, billiards, karaoke, garden, free Wi-Fi. (Php1,339 to
Php1,785)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Villa del Nico Beach Resort. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sitio Aprot, Pagudpud. Facilities
include 24-hr. front desk, shuttle service, car park, laundry service, shared
kitchen, garden, pool, karaoke, free Wi-fi. They have no restaurant and no
air-con in all rooms. Common rest room. (Php1,432 to Php2,400)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ace Guesthouse. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Brgy. Saud, Pagudpud. Facilities
include car park, restaurant, bar, laundry services, free Wi-Fi. (Php2,460 to
Php5,327)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Natsuca Beach Resort. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sitio Aprot, Pagudpud. Facilities
include bar, shared kitchen, car park, meeting facilities, coffee shop, salon,
garden. (Php1,229 to Php2,048)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Apo Idon Beach Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Burayoc Pt., Saud, Pagudpud. If you’re
looking luxury on Saud Beach, then look no further than the tropical suite at
this resort on the southern end of the beach. The cheaper rooms are good too,
and there’s a restaurant overlooking the sea. Wi-Fi throughout. (Php4,000 up) </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Arinaya White Beach Resort. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Brgy. Saud, Pagudpud. With double, triple
and family rooms right in the middle of the beach, this is a pleasant choice
that raises its prices less than most during peak season. Travellers on a
budget can ask about tents for four people. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Polaris Beach Resort. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Brgy. Saud, Pagudpud. Friendly
owners and very reasonable prices make this resort a real winner. There’s a
free Wi-Fi in the restaurant.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">North Ridge. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Burayoc Pt., Pagudpud. The cool and
quiet rooms are better valued than the popular nearby <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jun & Carol</i> resort. The resort has Wi-Fi.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Kapuluan Vista. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Brgy. Balaoi, Pagudpud. An absolute
gem hidden away at the western end of the beach, with lovely grounds, appealing
rooms, and alluring pool and friendly staff. The cheapest rooms are the dorms
for two or six people. The restaurant uses organic fruit and vegetables grown
in the grounds.</span></li>
</ul>
Basaynonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183137424004636366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68858019810375645.post-50144475938360905082014-07-20T18:55:00.003+08:002014-07-21T11:11:18.128+08:00Captivated by Singapore<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Merlion Park, at background is Marina Bay Sands and Flyer</b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The small city-state of Singapore is bustling, cosmopolitan, trendy,
modern, and plays a part on the world’s financial and political stage that
seems disproportionate to its size. Its varied traditions and intriguing mix of
the old and new make Singapore a great multicultural city in the truest sense.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Merlion (symbol of Singapore) at Fullerton Hotel</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Singapore</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> is a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">sovereign
city-state</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">island country</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> in </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Southeast Asia</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. It lies off the southern tip of
the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Malay
Peninsula</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. The
country's territory consists of the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">lozenge</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">-shaped main island, commonly
referred to as <i>Singapore Island</i> in English, and more than 60
significantly smaller </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">islets</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. The English name of Singapore is
derived from the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Malay</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> word </span><i><span lang="MS" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: MS;">Singapura</span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, hence the customary reference to
the nation as the Lion City. However, it is most likely that </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">lions</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
never lived on the island, and the beast seen by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sang Nila Utama</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, who founded and named Singapore,
was a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">tiger</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.<sup> </sup>Singapore is separated
from </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Peninsular
Malaysia</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> by the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Straits of Johor</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> to the north, and from </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Indonesia</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">'s </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Riau Islands</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> by the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore Strait</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> to the south. The country is highly
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">urbanized</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, and little of the original
vegetation remains. The country's territory has consistently expanded through </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">land reclamation</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Geography</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Map of Singapore</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Singapore consists of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">63
islands</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, including
the main island, widely known as Singapore Island, or </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Pulau Ujong</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> in Malay. There are two man-made
connections to Johor, Malaysia: the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johor%E2%80%93Singapore_Causeway" title="Johor–Singapore Causeway"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Johor–Singapore
Causeway</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> in the
north, and the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia%E2%80%93Singapore_Second_Link" title="Malaysia–Singapore Second Link"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Tuas
Second Link</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> in the
west. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Jurong
Island</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Pulau Tekong</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Pulau Ubin</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sentosa</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> are the largest of Singapore's
smaller islands. The highest natural point is </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Bukit Timah</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Hill at 166 m (545 ft).</span>
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">On-going </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">land reclamation</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> projects have increased Singapore's
land area from 581.5 km<sup>2</sup> (224.5 sq mi) in the 1960s
to 716.1 km<sup>2</sup> (276.5 sq mi) presently. The country is
projected to grow by another 100 km<sup>2</sup> (40 sq mi) by
2030. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Walking
Tours</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The attractions of Singapore are
mostly man-made. The city’s skyline gleams with tall skyscrapers giving one of
the impression of modernity and sophistication. Its history is reflected in the
many buildings which fill the Colonial Core. Among them:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Marina Bay Sands</b></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Marina Bay Sands. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It is impossible to miss the
integrated resort at Bayfront Avenue. Developed by the Las Vegas Sands Corp.
includes a 2,561-room hotel, a convention center, the Shoppes at Marina Bay
Sands mall, and seven celebrity chef-run restaurants. Manila Bay Sands is the world’s
most expensive building, at $4.7 billion, including the cost of the prime land.
For entertainment, there are two large theatres, an ice skating rink, a casino,
and two Crystal Pavilions. Floating on the water and four-storeys high, the
pavilion house nightclubs and shops full of designer brands. Hotel guests can
also access the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Skypark</b> with its
infinity pool set on top of the world’s largest public cantilevered platform.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The <b>Helix Bridge </b></span>is a pedestrian <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">bridge</span> linking <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Marina Centre</span>
with <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Marina South</span>
in the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Marina Bay</span> area in <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Singapore</span>.
It is located beside the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Benjamin Sheares Bridge</span> and is accompanied
by a vehicular bridge, known as the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Bayfront
Bridge</span>. The bridge complements other major development projects in
the area, including the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Integrated Resort</span> <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Marina Bay
Sands</span>, <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Singapore Flyer</span>, <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Gardens by the Bay</span> and the business and
financial centre. </span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Esplanade</b></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Esplanade –</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Theaters on the Bay. </b>Running along the Connaught Drive from the
underpass at Anderson Bridge to Stamford Road, Esplanade Park was one of the most
popular outdoor spots for both the European and Asian communities during the colonial
era. The park contains Queen Elizabeth Walk and several landmarks, including
Esplanade – Theaters on the Bay, the huge, spiked shells of complex contain a
plethora of performing arts venues, including a concert hall, theatre, outdoor theatre,
and recital studio, as well as gallery space, a library and a shopping mall.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Raffles Hotel. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A legendary hotel and a national
monument which opened in 1887, is a tranquil haven of white, veranda-enclosed,
colonial-style buildings with terra-cotta tiled, pitched roofs. The cool, calm
refuges of its courtyards, gardens, and covered walkways can still be enjoyed
by residents and visitors alike.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Gardens by the Bay. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Covering a vast area alongside the
waterfront of Marina Gardens Drive, this award-winning horticultural attraction
offers more than 250,000 rare plants in landscaped gardens and conservatories. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Gardens by the Bay</span> is a park spanning
101 hectares of <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">reclaimed land</span> in central <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Singapore</span>,
adjacent to the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Marina Reservoir</span>. The park consists of three
waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. The
largest of the three gardens is Bay South Garden, standing at 54 hectares. It
is an integral part of a strategy by the Singapore government to transform
Singapore from a "Garden City" to a "City in a Garden". The
stated aim is to raise the quality of life by enhancing greenery and flora in
the city.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Singapore Flyer</b></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore Flyer. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">One of the city’s most eye-catching
attractions is the world’s largest observation wheel, se on the edge of Marina
Bay on Raffles Avenue. As the wheel slowly turns, guests travelling in pods
that reach 541 ft. above ground level experience fantastic city views.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Resort World Sentosa</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">There are
plenty of offshore islands, the most popular being the island theme park of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sentosa</b> with its vast entertainment
complex. The British used the island as a military base until 1967. Today, it
has been transformed into a recreational playground with museums, historical
sights, theme parks, nature trails, and sporting activities. All the sights can
be reached by island’s excellent transport network. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Resort World Sentosa</i>, a major family attraction with a vast
oceanarium, covers a large part of the island. Going there, you can choose the
bus or cab or Sentosa Express or the Cable Car, surely the best possible way to
get there. Once there, you are faced with some choices – try out the casino or
fulfill some of your childhood fantasies at Universal Studios. Go up the Tiger
Sky tower and be hoisted 131 meters above sea level and t then sit back as your
cabin gets turned a full 360 degrees. When the sun takes its leave, try to
catch the Songs of the Sea, a lights and sound show on Sentosa Beach.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Inside the Marina Bay Sands</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A visit to
Singapore would hardly be complete without a shopping spree, especially at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Orchard Road</b> and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chinatown</b>. The ethnic area of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Little
India</b> is the spiritual heart and commercial activity of the local Indian
community. Packed with restaurants, shops, and ornate temples, the area is a
mix of sight, scents, and sounds. In Chinatown, go to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Suntec City</i>, that’s where all the major events are, including the
famous Garden Festival and some of the best and biggest gadget fairs.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Boat Quay</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A thriving
strip of restored shophouses converted into restaurants, shops, and bars, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Boat Quay</b> (pronounced “key”) today is
different from the riverfront area of a century ago. The center of the city’s
commercial activities in the 1860s, most of its trading was handled from here.
Shophouses crowded the curve of the south bank. The river teemed with bumboats,
which were used to load and unload ships anchored on the river. Nightlife is
festive in this place, and if you may further up the river is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Clarke Quay</b>, an upscale area along the
banks of the Singapore River with waterfront shops, wine bars, retail stores,
craft stalls and eateries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The heart of
Singapore’s colonial district is the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Padang</b>
(“Square”). The square is flanked by grand structures such as the domed Supreme
Court, the Neo-Classical City Hall, the Parliament House, and the exclusive
Singapore Cricket Club. Also interest here is Esplanade Park, one of the oldest
parks in Singapore, is home to many historical landmarks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hop on a bus
and make your way to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pasir Ris</b> or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Changi Village</b> on the east end of the
East-West MRT or go to the opposite way to the Chinese Garden where you can
walk you troubles away. Pasir Ris and Changi are towns with the beach on one
side. You can walk freely in these areas but take note of where you’re not
allowed to swim. Pasir Ris is primarily a residential area comprising many
high-residential dwelling block, mostly public housing. While, Changi Village
is a modern village at the north-eastern end of Singapore.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Where
to Shop</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Singapore
is a shopper’s paradise. Scores of shops at every turn offer almost unlimited
choices. Whether you want to immerse in plush shopping arcades of Orchard Road
or Raffles City, or scour the flea markets and back alleys of the ethnic
quarters in Little India, Chinatown, Arab Street and Holland Village, Singapore
caters to all tastes and budgets. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Orchard Road</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Orchard
Road with its vast stretch of glitzy department stores and malls, such as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tanglin Shopping Centre</i> (a paradise for
antique lovers, furniture, carpets, arts, etc); <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ngee Ann City</i> (with seven floors, it has restaurants, a Japanese department
store and more); <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ION Orchard</i> (vast,
architecturally impressive center offers a huge number of brands); The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Centrepoint</i> (flagship Robinson’s has an
excellent range of household goods and best supermarket selections) and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Heeren</i> (trendy clothing and
accessories), is packed with just about everything one could want. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Park Mall</i> specializes in furniture and interior
decorations. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Plaza Singapura</i> is one
of the earliest malls on Orchard, it houses a number of specialist outlets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Major
shopping malls can be found in the city center, including <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Parco Marina Bay, Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade, Marina Bay Sands</i>
and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Raffles City Shopping Center</i>. For
electronic goods and cameras, head to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sim
Lim Square, The Sony Center</i> or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Funan
Digitalife Mall </i>(near City Hall in Padang). Little India’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mustafa Center</i>, a Singapore favorite,
sells every conceivable item, from electronic to household goods. Japanese
chain <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Isetan</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Takashimaya</i> are very popular, as is the British retail outlet <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Marks & Spencer</i>. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cathay Photo Store </i>and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mustafa Center</i> have a good range of all
the popular camera brand names.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For
a great selection of textiles, the best areas are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Arab Street</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Serangoon Road</i>
in Little India. For exclusive platinum and 18-carat gold jewelry, luxury
brands such as Bulgari and Tiffany have outlets at Raffles Hotel Shopping
Arcade, Orchard Road and Raffles City Shopping Center. Chinatown is also a good
place to buy Chinese jade jewelry. The hawker stalls at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Clarke Quay</i> offer a good range of trendy silver pieces.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Where
to Stay</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore offers a variety of accommodations,
from luxury hotels to simple guesthouses. Singapore tends to be more expensive
than Peninsular Malaysia. Top international hotel chains are well-presented,
and there are some beautiful resorts in idyllic settings. Mid-range options
include some lovely boutique hotels and locally run chains. Budget travellers will
find excellent guesthouses offering dormitory beds. Here is a list of some budget
hotels:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Checkers
Inn Backpackers Hostel</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
50 Campbell Lane, Little India. This brightly colored, friendly hostels offcers
cheap and cheerful accommodation with easy access to the MRT stations. It can
sleep 75 guests in a choice of male-only, female-only, and co-ed dormitories,
each with 6-10 beds. Facilities include bathrooms on each floor, a 24-hour
laundry, and free Wi-Fi access. (Php940 to P1,147.00)</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></b>
</li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The
Inncrowd Hostel</span></u><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> 73 Dunlop, Little India. This budget hotel is noted
for its immaculately clean and comfortable rooms, friendly owners, and
excellent facilities, including a library and kitchen with a washing machine.
Guests stay in dormitories and private rooms. Bathrooms are communal, large and
airy. Bus stops and MRT stations are nearby. (Php700 to Php2,000)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">YMCA
International House</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
1 Orchard. The YMCA is popular not just for being one of the rare budget
options in the Orchard Road area but also for its clean rooms fitted with the
latest modern facilities and extremely friendly staff. Rooms and dormitories
are available and the breakfast is included. (Php4,375 promo rate)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Fernloft
City Hostel</span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. One in
the heart of Chinatown and in Little India. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, daily
breakfast, air-conditioned rooms. (Php770 to Php1,050)</span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Demographics</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">As of 2012, the population of
Singapore was 5.3 million people, of whom 3.3 million (62%) are </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">citizens</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, while the rest (38%) are permanent
residents or foreign workers/students. Twenty-three percent of Singaporean
citizens are </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">foreign
born</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. There are
about half a million permanent residents in Singapore in 2012. The resident
population does not take into account the 11 million annual visitors to
Singapore.</span> <span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The median
age of Singaporeans is 37, and the average household size is 3.5 persons. Due
to scarcity of land, four out of five Singaporeans live in </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">subsidized,
high-rise, public housing apartments</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
known as </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Housing
and Development Board</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
(HDB) flats, after the board responsible for public housing in the country. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 2010, three quarters of
Singaporean residents live in properties that are equal to or larger than a
four-room HDB flat or in private housing. The rate of home ownership is 87%. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Mobile phone</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> penetration rate is extremely high
at 1,400 mobile phone subscribers per 1000 people. Around 1 in 10 residents own
a car. In 2009, the government census reports that 74% of residents were of
Chinese, 13.4% of Malay, and 9% of Indian descent, while </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Eurasians</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and other groups made up 3.2%. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Buddhism</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> is the most widely practised
religion in Singapore, with 33% of the resident population declaring themselves
adherents at the most recent census. The next-most practised religion is </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Christianity</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, followed by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Islam</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Taoism</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hinduism</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. 17% of the population did not have
a religious affiliation. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">History</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temasek" title="Temasek"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Temasek</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> ('sea town'), a second century
outpost of the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sumatran</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Srivijaya</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> empire, is the earliest known
settlement on Singapore. The island was part of the Sri Vijaya Empire until it
was invaded by the south Indian Emperor </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Rajendra Chola I</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, of the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Chola Empire</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, in the 11th century. In 1613, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Portuguese</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> raiders burned down the settlement
and the island sank into obscurity for the next two centuries. Nominally, it
belonged to the Johor Sultanate during this period.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 1819, </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamford_Raffles" title="Stamford Raffles"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Thomas Stamford Raffles</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> arrived and signed a treaty with </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sultan
Hussein Shah</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johor" title="Johor"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Johor</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
on behalf of the British East India Company, to develop the southern part of
Singapore as a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">British</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> trading post. In 1824, the entire
island became a British possession under a further treaty with the Sultan, as
well as the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Temenggong</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. In 1826, Singapore became part of
the Straits Settlements, under the jurisdiction of British India, becoming the
regional capital in 1836. Prior to Raffles' arrival, there were approximately
1,000 people living on the island, mostly </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">indigenous Malays</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> along with a handful of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Chinese</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. By 1860, the population exceeded
80,000 and more than half were Chinese. Many immigrants came to work at </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">rubber</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
plantations and, after the 1870s, the island became a global centre for rubber
exports.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore's first general election
in 1955 was won by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">David
Marshall</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, the
pro-independence leader of the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Labour Front</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. He led a delegation to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">London</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
to demand complete self-rule but was turned down by the British. He
subsequently resigned and was replaced by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Lim Yew Hock</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, whose policies convinced Britain
to grant Singapore full internal self-government for all matters except defence
and foreign affairs. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Government</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore is a unitary </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">multiparty</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> parliamentary republic, with a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Westminster
system</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">unicameral</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> parliamentary government. The </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Action_Party" title="People's Action Party"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">People's
Action Party</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> (PAP)
has won every election since self-government began in 1959. The dominance of
the PAP, coupled with a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">low
level of press freedom</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">suppressed
civil liberties and political rights</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
has led to Singapore being classified as a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">semi-authoritarian regime</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">During the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">May
1959 elections</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, the
People's Action Party won a landslide victory. Singapore became an internally
self-governing state within the Commonwealth and </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Kuan_Yew" title="Lee Kuan Yew"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Lee Kuan Yew</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> became the country's first Prime
Minister. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Governor</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Sir </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">William
Allmond Codrington Goode</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
served as the first </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Yang
di-Pertuan Negara</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
(Head of State), and was succeeded by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Yusof bin Ishak</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, who became the first President of
Singapore in 1965.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">On 31 August 1963, Singapore
declared independence from the United Kingdom, and joined with the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Federation
of Malaya</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Crown
Colony of Sarawak</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Crown
Colony of North Borneo</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
to form the new Federation of Malaysia as the result of the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">1962
Merger Referendum</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
Singaporean leaders chose to join Malaysia primarily due to concerns regarding
their limited land size and scarcity of land, water, markets and natural
resources. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 1990, </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goh_Chok_Tong" title="Goh Chok Tong"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Goh Chok Tong</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> succeeded Lee as Prime Minister.
During his tenure, the country faced the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">1997
Asian financial crisis</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
the 2003 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">SARS</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> outbreak and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">terrorist</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> threats posed by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Jemaah Islamiyah</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. In 2004, Lee Hsien Loong, the
eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew, became the country's third Prime Minister.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The country's </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">constitution</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> establishes a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">representative
democracy</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> as the
political system. The Parliament serves as the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">legislative
branch</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> of the
government. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Members
of Parliament</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> (MPs)
consist of elected, non-constituency and nominated members. Elected MPs are
voted into the Parliament on a "</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">first-past-the-post</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">" (plurality) basis and
represent either single-member or group-representation constituencies. The
People's Action Party has won control of Parliament with large majorities in
every election since self-governance was secured in 1959. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Judicial
System</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Colonial district of Padang (right is the Supreme Court)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">legal system of Singapore</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> is based on </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">English
common law</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, but
with substantial local differences. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Trial by jury</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> was abolished in 1970 so that
judicial decisions would rest entirely in the hands of appointed judges. Singapore
has penalties that include </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">judicial
corporal punishment</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
in the form of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">caning</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, which may be imposed for such
offenses as rape, rioting, vandalism, and certain immigration offenses. There
is a mandatory </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">death
penalty</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> for murder,
as well as certain aggravated drug-trafficking and firearms offenses. In a 2008
survey of international business executives, Singapore and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hong Kong</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> received the top ranking with
regard to judicial system quality in Asia. Singapore has been consistently
rated among the least corrupt countries in the world by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Transparency
International</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Economy</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Chinatown</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Today, Singapore has a highly
developed </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">market
economy</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, based
historically on extended </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">entrepôt</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> trade. Along with Hong Kong, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">South Korea</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Taiwan</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
Singapore is one of the original Four Asian Tigers. The 2013 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Index
of Economic Freedom</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
ranks Singapore as the second freest economy in the world, behind Hong Kong.
According to the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Corruption
Perceptions Index</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">,
Singapore is consistently ranked as one of the least corrupt countries in the
world, along with </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">New
Zealand</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Scandinavian</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> countries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore is the 14th largest
exporter and the 15th largest importer in the world. The country has the
highest trade-to-GDP ratio in the world at 407.9 percent, signifying the
importance of trade to its economy. Singapore attracts a large amount of
foreign investment as a result of its location, corruption-free environment,
skilled workforce, low tax rates and advanced </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">infrastructure</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. There are more than 7,000
multinational corporations from the United States, Japan, and Europe in
Singapore. There are also approximately 1,500 companies from China and a similar
number from India. Singapore is also the second-largest foreign investor in
India. Roughly 44 percent of the Singaporean workforce is made up of
non-Singaporeans. Singapore also possesses the world's eleventh </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">largest foreign reserves</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, and has one of the highest </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">net international investment
position per capita</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
The currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar, issued by the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Monetary
Authority of Singapore</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Skypark with Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore's economy depends heavily
on exports and refining imported goods, especially in manufacturing, which
constituted 27% of the country's GDP in 2010, and includes significant
electronics, petroleum refining, chemicals, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">mechanical
engineering</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and
biomedical sciences sectors. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Tourism</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> also forms a large part of the
economy, and 10.2 million tourists visited the country in 2007. To attract
more tourists, the government legalized gambling in 2005 and allowed two casino
resorts (called </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Integrated
Resorts</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">) to be
developed. Singapore also promotes itself as a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">medical tourism</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> hub: about 200,000 foreigners seek
medical care there each year. Singapore medical services aim to serve at least
one million foreign patients annually and generate USD 3 billion in
revenue.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Universal Studio in Sentosa</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore is a world leader in
several economic areas: The country is the world's fourth leading </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">financial centre</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, the world's second largest casino
gambling market, one of the world's top three oil-refining centres, the world's
largest oil-rig producer, and a major hub for ship repair services. The port is
one of the five </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_busiest_port" title="World's busiest port"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">busiest
ports in the world</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
The </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">World Bank</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> has named Singapore as the easiest
place in the world to do business, and ranks Singapore the world's top </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">logistics</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> hub. It is also the world's fourth
largest foreign-exchange trading centre after London, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">New York City</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Tokyo</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Transportation</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Since Singapore is a small island
with a high population density, the number of private cars on the road is
restricted so as to curb pollution and congestion. As with most Commonwealth
countries, vehicles on the road and people walking on the streets keep to the
left.</span> <span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Most Singaporean
residents travel by foot, bicycles, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">bus</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">taxis</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">train</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> (</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">MRT</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> or </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">LRT</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">). Two companies run the public bus
and train transport system – </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SBS_Transit" title="SBS Transit"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">SBS Transit</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMRT_Corporation" title="SMRT Corporation"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">SMRT Corporation</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. There are almost a dozen </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">taxi
companies</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, who
together put out 25,000 taxis on the road. Taxis are a popular form of public
transport as the fares are relatively cheap compared to many other developed
countries.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Helix Pedestrian Bridge</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore is a major international </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">transport hub</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> in Asia, positioned on many sea and
air trade routes. The </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Port of Singapore</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, managed by port operators </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">PSA International</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurong_Port" title="Jurong Port"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Jurong Port</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, was the world's second-busiest
port in 2005 in terms of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">shipping</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> tonnage handled. It is also the
world's second-busiest, behind Shanghai, in terms of cargo tonnage with
423 million tons handled. In addition, the port is the world's busiest for
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">trans shipment</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> traffic and the world's biggest
ship refuelling centre.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore is an aviation hub for
Southeast Asia. There are eight airports in the country, and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore
Changi Airport</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
hosts a network of 80 airlines connecting Singapore to 200 cities in 68
countries. It has been rated one of the best international airports by
international travel magazines, including being rated as the world's best
airport for the first time in 2006 by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Skytrax</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">. The </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">national airlines</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> are </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Singapore
Airlines</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">SilkAir</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Scoot</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">.
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">An excerpt of the COA Annual Audit Report for CY 2012:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">"Payments
of financial assistance under the Aid to Individual in Crisis Situation (AICS)
Program and to different Barangays for various purposes in the total amount of
P981,606.00 and P360,800.00, respectively; and various donations to other
individuals/entities through reimbursement of SB members and direct payment to
recipients in the total amount of P1,274,000.00, were made notwithstanding the
absence of the basic documents supporting the claims, contrary to the
provisions of DSWD Department Order No. 22, as amended by Administrative Order
No. 5, Series of 2008, and Section 4 (2 & 6) of P. D. 1445, thus, casting
doubt on the necessity and propriety of the transactions.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Department Order No. 22, Series of 1995, dated August 1, 1995 provides for the
AICS Service, which refers to the provision of timely and appropriate aid to
individuals/families in distress brought about by a sudden severe event or a
series of stressful situations during which their social functioning is
impaired and their resources are inadequate to cope with the problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>DSWD
Administrative Order No. 5, Series of 2008, in so far as relevant, sets the
Programs/Services and Strategies/Interventions handled by its Crisis
Intervention Units (CIU), which are:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Rescue operation to respond to cases needing
immediate action in coordination with law enforcers and other government
agencies;</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Counseling/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing;</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Limited Financial and Material Assistance – this is
the provision of limited assistance in cash or in kind for food, clothing,
medicines, transportation, burial and other immediate needs to individuals and
families, whose normal functioning has been hampered due to stressful
situations brought about by socio-economic difficulties.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Limited Financial Assistance:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Burial assistance – outright cash not exceeding
P3,000.00 may be extended to the client.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Amounts between P3,001.00 and P5,000.00 shall be issued thru a check
payable to the funeral parlor.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Transportation assistance - outright cash not
exceeding P3,000.00 may be extended to the client.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amounts between P3,001.00 and P5,000.00 shall
be issued thru a check payable to the transport company and/or client shall be
escorted by the CIU staff to purchase ticket.</span></li>
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medicines/hospitalization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ceiling
amounts mentioned above apply to medicines, with the check payable issued to
the accredited drugstore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Assistance
during hospital confinement is through a check made payable to the hospital.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Educational assistance – tuition fee payments of
individuals only, with the check made payable to the school.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Other emergency needs – outright cash not exceeding
P2,000.00 to cases not within the categories mentioned, such as milk for
babies, impending eviction from houses, etc.</span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Limited Material Assistance – food and clothing
assistance</span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Referral Services – pertains to a process of
linking the client to other agencies in order to avail of assistance that is
not provided by the CIU.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Includes
referral for temporary shelter;</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Monitoring and augmentation assistance to disaster
victims;</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Coordination/networking with other agency for the
conduct of home-visitation to families and relatives for their integration; and</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Referral of clients to other agencies providing
assistance for their rehabilitation and appropriate assistance.</span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Implementing procedures include the intake
interview, wherein the social worker on duty will gather collateral information
about the client using a prescribed General Intake Sheet (GIS).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The worker shall prepare an
assessment/impression of the case which shall be the basis for the
recommendation for the provision of assistance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A certificate of eligibility shall also be prepared by the social
worker, signed by the client, and then approved by the Unit Head, which shall
serve as a basis for the release of assistance as long as there is consistency
of the claimant’s signature in case the latter cannot produce a valid ID. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Supporting documents, in original or certified true
copy forms/documents shall also be required from clients based on the
assistance requested, as follows:</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Any valid ID (Postal ID, Driver’s License, SSS ID,
Senior Citizen’s ID or Barangay Certificate in the absence of any valid ID);</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Clinical Abstract/Medical Certificate from a
licensed physician for request for medical assistance;</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Funeral contract/Registered Death Certificate for
burial assistance;</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Enrollment assessment form for educational
assistance;</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">X xx</span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.4in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">The above supporting documents shall be submitted
for auditing purposes except for the prescribed GIS and Social Case Study
Report or case summary which shall remain in the CIU file for confidentiality
purposes.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.4in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">In addition, Section 4 (6) of Presidential Decree
No. 1445 otherwise known as the Government Auditing Code of the Philippines provides
that claims against government funds shall be supported with complete
documentation.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">In addition, paragraph 2 in the same section of the
said decree states that government funds and property shall be spent or used
solely for public purpose.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.4in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial assistance under the Aid to Individual in
Crisis Situation (AICS) Program in the amount of P981,606.00. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Our verification of the transactions of the
municipality showed a total disbursements of P981,606.00 (see Annex M) for the
payments of various<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>assistance<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>under the Aid to Individuals Crisis Situation
(AICS).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This assistance were either in
the form of financial assistance, medical assistance, burial assistance,
educational assistance, and food assistance paid either directly to
individuals, embalmer services, thru reimbursement of the Municipal Mayor, and
thru Treasurer’s cash advance/petty cash fund replenishment broken down as
follows:</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0;">
<td style="border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">1</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Thru Reimbursement of the Mun. Mayor</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Financial Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">P</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="top" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>270,376.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Medical Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="top" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>156,475.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Medicines Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="top" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 4;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Food Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="top" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>42,190.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 5;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Burial Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="top" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7,600.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 6;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">-Other Various solicitations</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>79,665.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 7;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">TOTAL</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>562,306.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 8;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">2</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Thru Petty Cash Repl. Of of the Mun.
Treasurer-OIC</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 9;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Food Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9,600.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 10;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Medical Assitance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>10,800.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 11;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Medicines Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>26,800.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 12;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Financial Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6,600.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 13;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Educational Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3,500.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt; mso-yfti-irow: 14;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Shelter, Employment, & Transpo.
Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9,700.00 </span></u><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 13.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 15;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">TOTAL</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>67,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 13.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 16;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">3</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Directly Paid to Individuals</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 17;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Financial Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>60,700.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 18;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Medical Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>24,200.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 19;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Educational Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 20;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">-Food & Shelter Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>19,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 21;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">TOTAL</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>111,900.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 22;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">5</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Directly to Paid Embalming Service</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.75pt; mso-yfti-irow: 23;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">- Burial Assitance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
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</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>240,400.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 16.8pt;" valign="bottom" width="22">
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</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 221.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="295">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">GRAND TOTAL</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 17.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="23">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">P</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 13.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 87.9pt;" valign="bottom" width="117">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>981,606.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">As can be observed out of the total disbursement,
57% or P562,306.00 were made on a reimbursement basis in the office of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the Local Chief Executive (see Annex N), 25%
or P240,400.00 were directly paid to the Embalming Service Dealer (see Annex O
),<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11% or P111,900.00 were directly paid
to the recipients and 7% or P67,000.00were paid through the cash advance of the
Treasurer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Educational assistance of
P8,000.00 was directly paid to the student instead of the school to which they
are enrolled in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Payment of this assistance through reimbursement
basis implies that the recipients were paid without going through the normal
procedures prescribed in the implementation of the program contrary to the
guidelines set in DSWD Department Order No. 22. Hence the following deficiencies
were noted to wit:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Grant of Financial Assistance, Burial Assistance,
and Food Assistance in the aggregate amount of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>P 320,166.00 paid from the reimbursement of the Municipal Mayor were
not<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>supported with DSWD Assessment
Report, Barangay Certificates or valid IDs of the recipient.</span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Grant of Medical and Medicine Assistance in the
aggregate amount of P162,475.00 paid also from the reimbursement of the
Municipal Mayor were mostly supported only with prescriptions of the
physician,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>only a few are supported with DSWD Assessment
Report, Medical Abstract from licensed physician. All were not supported with
Barangay Certificates or valid IDs of the recipient. </span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Also, Burial Assistance paid directly to the
embalming service dealer in the aggregate amount of P240,400.00 were supported
only with death certificate and official receipt. No DSWD Assessment Report
and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Barangay Certificates or valid IDs
were attached;</span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Educational assistance of P8,000.00 was directly
paid to the recipients instead of the school where they are enrolled, and not supported
with the required enrolment form. Likewise, not supported with the assessment
report from the DSWDO and valid IDs or Barangay Certificates;</span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Other various donations in the total amount of
P79,665.00 paid also from the reimbursement of the Municipal Mayor for various
solicitation letters do not fall under the AICS Program thus, maybe considered
private in character.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">These documents, along with the intake interview,
ensures that the person requesting financial assistance had undergone
step-by-step evaluation and had been found to be in an immediate
crisis/stressful situation that is emergency in nature, and is therefore
qualified to receive such funds under the program.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Furthermore, our review of the Annual Budget of the
municipality for CY 2012 showed that there was no specific appropriation for
AICS. However, our further examination disclosed that it has other related
appropriation in the Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development
(MSWD), Office of the Mayor, with the same Account Code 878- Donation Expense as
follows:</span></div>
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<td style="border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 101.7pt;" width="136">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Office</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 83.7pt;" width="112">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Budget</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 49.5pt;" valign="top" width="66">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Acct. Code</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 157.5pt;" width="210">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Purpose</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 101.7pt;" valign="top" width="136">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Office of the Mayor</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 83.7pt;" valign="top" width="112">
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">P 500,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 49.5pt;" valign="top" width="66">
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">878</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 157.5pt;" valign="top" width="210">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Not specified.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 101.7pt;" valign="top" width="136">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Office of the Social Welfare and Development</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 83.7pt;" valign="top" width="112">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">20,000.00</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">100,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 49.5pt;" valign="top" width="66">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">878</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">878A</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 157.5pt;" valign="top" width="210">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Assistance for Disabled & Elderly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Emergency Assistance Program</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 101.7pt;" valign="top" width="136">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">TOTAL</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 83.7pt;" valign="top" width="112">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">P620,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 49.5pt;" valign="top" width="66">
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<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 157.5pt;" valign="top" width="210">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">As can be gleaned, the total amount spent for the
program is more than the appropriated amount in the annual budget as programmed
in the Office of the Municipal Social Welfare Development Officer and Office of
the Mayor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The total appropriated
amount is P620,000.00 only, while the total expenditures amounted to P
981,606.00. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">The failure of the responsible officers to submit
complete supporting documents and to observe the prescribed procedures cast
doubt on the propriety of the implementation of AICS Program and hence the
funds under the service are exposed to misuse and/or abuse in its disposition.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">During the exit conference, the Municipal Mayor
agreed to comply with the requirements especially on the implementation of the
DSWD Program.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial Assistance given to different Barangays,
Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) and for SK activities in the total
amount of P360,800.00.</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Audit disclosed that aside from the mandatory aid
to barangays as contained in its regular budget in the amount of
P255,000.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The LGU also disbursed
several financial assistance to the different barangays, Association of
Barangay Captains (ABC) and to SK activities in the total amount of P105,800.00
(see details in Annex T). The summary is as follows:</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0;">
<td style="border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Purpose</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" valign="top" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Amount</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial Assistance -51 Brgys</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">P255,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Additional assistance:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial
Assistance</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">51,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 14.35pt; mso-yfti-irow: 4;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 14.35pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Summer Sport
–Brgy San Antonio</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 14.35pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">6,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 5;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Jetmatic pump
–Brgy.Balud</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 6;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Pathway – BrgyGuirang</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">10,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 7;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Filling
Materials-Bgy Dolongan</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">10,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 8;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Fin Assistance
–Bgy Villa Aurora</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">5,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 9;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Fin
Assistance-BgySugponon</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">5,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 10;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Fin
Assistance-Bgy Pelit</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">4,000.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 11;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Pathway-Bgy Guirang</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">2,800.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 12;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .2in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Basketball-
Bgy Amandayehan</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">5,000,00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 13;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Sub-total</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">105,800.00</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 14; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 2.5in;" valign="top" width="240">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Grand Total</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" width="174">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">P 360,800.00</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.4in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">It was also noted in audit that all these
transactions were not supported with Official Receipts of the respective
barangays, or that of the ABC which serve as evidence that the funds were
officially received by the said barangays/ABC. As a consequence the funds
received may not be officially accounted as barangay or ABC funds hence the
funds may be used, other than the purpose for which it were given. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Funds transferred to the barangays in a form of
financial assistance from the municipality either through the Barangay
Chairman, Brgy. Kagawad, Brgy Treasurer and Sk Chairman should always be
supported with Official Receipt of the barangay concerned for proper
accounting. It is in turn the responsibility of the respective barangays to
account for the actual expenditure of the funds. It was also noted that, in two
instances, it was instead the Municipal Treasurer which issued the official
receipts for the amount of P5,000.00 given to Brgy Villa Aurora and Brgy.
Sugponon allegedly for the return of the check it previously issued to the said
barangays.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.75in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.4in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Other deficiencies noted are as follows: </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">The amount of P255,000.00 which was a cash advance
of the Municipal Treasurer and P51,000.00 given to the ABC president have no
covering disbursement vouchers but were reported as part of Donation Expense.
Hence there is no assurance that the funds were spent for official purpose. It
should be noted that the amount of P255,000.00 is different from the other
mandatory “Aid to Barangays” of P5,000 each for the 51 barangays or a total of
P255,000.00. </span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Except for the amount of P7,000.00 given to Brgy.
Balud, the said financial assistance were not supported with resolutions of the
Brgy, SK or ABC stating the necessity for the solicitation and unavailability
or insufficiency of funds in the organization. The same were only supported
with solicitation letters of the Brgy/SK Chairman or one of the Kagawads. It
would be noted that the Barangays, SKs or even the ABC has their own funds for
their operation thus the decision of the necessity to solicit funds outside of
their organization should come from all its members. </span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.4in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">The lack of complete supporting documents for this
transactions cast doubt on the necessity and propriety of the transactions</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.4in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">During the exit conference, management admitted
their deficiency and agreed to observe on the proper and complete
documentation<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of a transaction to avoid
doubt on the propriety of a transaction.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.4in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Various other donations to other
individuals/entities through reimbursement of SB members and direct payment to
recipients in the total amount of P1,274,000.00. </span></b></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Audit also disclosed that other Donation Expense
incurred were financial assistance given to individuals. Entities other than
those falling under the “Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations” (AICS)
program. These were made mostly through reimbursement basis of the SB members
and some were directly paid to such individuals and entities in the total
amount of P1,274,000.00. This consists of the following:</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 15.85pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0;">
<td style="border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 15.6pt;" valign="bottom" width="21">
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<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 259.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="346">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Particulars</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: .25in;" valign="bottom" width="24">
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<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.5in;" valign="bottom" width="144">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Amount</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.85pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 15.6pt;" valign="bottom" width="21">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">1</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 259.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="346">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Various and Misc.
Donations/Solicitation</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: .25in;" valign="bottom" width="24">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.5in;" valign="bottom" width="144">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.85pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 15.6pt;" valign="bottom" width="21">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 259.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="346">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">thru Reimbursement of SB Members</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: .25in;" valign="bottom" width="24">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">P</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.5in;" valign="top" width="144">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>1,212,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.85pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 15.6pt;" valign="bottom" width="21">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">2</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 259.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="346">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial Assistance to Employees
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BNHS, DOJ, Parole & Probation
for training, Seminar/Convention</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: .25in;" valign="bottom" width="24">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.5in;" valign="top" width="144">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>36,500.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.85pt; mso-yfti-irow: 4;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 15.6pt;" valign="bottom" width="21">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">3</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 259.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="346">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial Assistance to Individuals
to Swimming Competition</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: .25in;" valign="bottom" width="24">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.5in;" valign="top" width="144">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.85pt; mso-yfti-irow: 5;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 15.6pt;" valign="bottom" width="21">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">4</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 259.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="346">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial Assitance to HFB-MPC</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">5</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial Assitance to BAMFESCAMOSA-
Alberto Llema</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: .25in;" valign="bottom" width="24">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.5in;" valign="top" width="144">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">6</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial Assistance to Salvacion
Elem. School thru SB Ocop</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: .25in;" valign="bottom" width="24">
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<br /></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.85pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.5in;" valign="top" width="144">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">7</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial Assistance given to town
fiesta decoration</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3,500.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">P</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>1,274,000.00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">The above disbursements were not supported with the
appropriate supporting documents contrary to Section 4 Paragraph 6 of PD 1445. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Payment for the reimbursement of SB members for
various miscellaneous donations and solicitations in the total amount
P1,212,000.00 are supported only with Reimbursement Expense Receipt (RER) and
solicitation letters (see Annex L). These transactions could hardly fall under
any of the programs of the LGU. </span></div>
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DOJ, Parole and Probation Office and DepEd for trainings/seminars/conventions
in the total amount of P36,500.00 were not supported with Itinerary of Travel/
OR for registration fee and certification from their respective agencies that
no such claim was made. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial assistance to Salvacion Elementary School
in the amount of P5,000.00 respectively were not supported with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>official receipts. Hence this could not be
properly accounted in the said schools. These items should have been more
properly charged to Special Education Fund. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Financial assistance given to private organization
such as HFB-MPC in the amount of P5,000.00 for the prizes of their general
assembly and also to participants in swimming competitions in the total amount
of P8,000.00 as well as decorations of town fiesta in the amount of P3,500.00,
may be considered private in character hence contrary to Sec. 4 paragraph 2 of
PD 1445. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">The failure to observe certain policies on
disbursement of government funds and lack of complete documents to support
these expenditures in the total amount of P1,274,000.000 is contrary to Section
4 Paragraphs 2 and 6 (Fundamental principles) of PD 1445. Hence creating doubt
on the necessity and propriety of the transactions. Disbursement of government
funds if not fully documented and not in accordance with proper procedures may
just go to waste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">During the exit conference, management agreed to
follow the recommendation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, they
inquired of what proper documents to support that would allow payment of the
same transaction.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">We recommend that management should strictly
implement the provisions of DSWD Department Order No. 22, as amended by
Administrative Order No. 5, Series of 2008, and Section 4(2 & 6) of P. D.
1445. This recommendation is without prejudice to the issuance of Notices of
Suspension and/or Disallowance resulting from post-audit of transactions."</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Most
LGUs still depend on the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) to finance 75% of
their operations and services. With most of the money going to the salaries of
local government employees, very little is left to fund development programs
that could bring progress to the localities. Under the Local Government Code
(RA 7160), local governments can collect taxes, such as real property tax and
business taxes. LGUs can also enter businesses, such as public markets, parking
services, etc. Republic Act 6976, allows LGUs to enter into joint ventures with
private sector like build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects, to float bonds,
receive grants, and take out loans from banks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Some
local governance experts observe, the IRA has discouraged LGUs from trying hard
enough, or from trying at all. With at least ¾ of the cost of local governance
already ensured in the monthly automatic releases from the national government,
LGUs may not be compelled to look for extra income beyond the real property
taxes and business permit fees that they may not even be collecting
aggressively.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">It
should be an incentive for IRA to be determined by the performance of
individual LGUs, not just by land area or population. If they work harder to
collect taxes and deliver basic service to their constituents, they will have
additional IRA. The complacent LGUs will then be force to move. </span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Ways
to improve tax collections, as follows:</span></b></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> </span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Wrote a manual that set
collection goals. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">This manual sets forth the LGUs tax base, set
collection targets for the succeeding years and laid out strategies to carry
them out. The aim is to identify untapped sources of income, make the most of
existing sources, plug leaks, generates more local funds.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Computerized tax
collection system and records. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Computerization of LGUs assessment, collection, and
business permit licensing units. In my town Basey, it purchased hardwares and
information system in 2010, but it was no longer used in the operation of the
municipal treasurer and assessor office and the municipality stands to loss the
property valued at P5,392,735.50. If we remove the human-to-human contact, we
will be more accurate in our assessments. The use of index card system in its
database in the real property division is vulnerable to manipulation and
collusion between employees and real estate owners.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%;"></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Shortened permits and
licensing processes. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Going digital shortens transaction time and
increases efficiency rate.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Tracked down tax
delinquents. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">One of the first things that an LGU can discover
after going digital is its list of delinquent taxpayers. Marikina City
accounted for only P40 million in tax delinquencies. After automation in 1999,
the city discovered that it was actually losing P250 million to delinquent
taxpayers.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Auctioned delinquent
properties. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Sent out demand letters to tax delinquents and held
auctions for their properties.</span></li>
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handle tax collection responsibilities. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Create a special team that should map out all
the business establishments, forcing them to register.</span></li>
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