BILANG bahagi ng isang linggong selebrasyon ng ika-125 Anibersaryo ng Pagkatatag, inanunsyo ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon (DepEd) ang pagbibigay ng P3,000 anniversary bonus sa lahat ng kwalipikadong guro at kawani.
Ayon sa DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2023 o ang “Policy on the Grant of Anniversary Bonus in the Department of Education,” ang mga kwalipikadong kawani ay tatanggap ng anniversary bonus na di lalampas sa P3,000, ngunit kinakailangan na sila ay nakapagserbisyo ng isang taon sa Kagawaran mula sa petsa ng milestone year.
Sinasabi rin ng kautusan na lahat ng opisyales at kawani ng DepEd na nagtatrabaho ng full-time o part-time basis, permanent, coterminous, provisional, temporary, casual, o contractual, na ang trabaho ay tulad ng regular na empleyado, ay kwalipikadong makatanggap ng anniversary bonus.
Sa kabilang banda, ang mga absent without leave (AWOL) o wala na sa serbisyo mula Hunyo 23, napatunayang nagkasala na may koneksyon sa kanilang trabaho sa 5 taong interval sa pagitan ng milestone years, maging ang mga Consultants, Contract of Service, Job Orders, ay di sakop ng grant.
Dagdag pa rito, ang kautusan ay nagbibigay ng multi-year policy guideline sa pagbibigay ng anniversary bonuses (AB) sa lahat ng opisyal at empleyado ng DepEd sa bawat milestone year simula FY 2023, at sa mga susunod pa na milestone year.
Ang DepEd ay itinatag noong Hunyo 23, 1898, na may mandato na magbigay ng dekalidad na pangunahing edukasyon sa mga mag-aaral, ay ipagdiriwang ang ika-125 anibersaryo ngayong taon. Ang milestone year ay ang 15th anibersaryo ng ahensya ng gobyerno at tuwing limang (5th) taon matapos nito.
Ipatutupad ang pamamahagi ng anniversary bonus mula Hunyo 23 ng milestone year.
OFW Party-list: Investigate persistent abuses against Pinoy fisherfolks in Namibia
THE OFW Party List facilitated the repatriation of six Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were employed as fisher folks in Namibia.
With the help of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippine Embassy in Pretoria, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), the six fisher folks arrived in the country tonight, June 22, 2023.
The six Pinoy fisher folks asked the assistance of the OFW Party List through a radio show to be repatriated to the Philippines due to labor violations against them. According to the fisherfolks, they initially signed a 1-year contract with a manning agency in the Philippines, but they have been staying in Namibia for almost 1 year and 6 months.
They further claimed that the agency has been withholding their wages. They were supposed to receive USD 310 every month. From their salary, USD 150 is being remitted to their families, but with a 2-month delay. As to the balance of their salary, all these are allegedly in the possession of their agency. The agency allegedly told the fisher folks that they will only receive their full wages once the contract is completed.
However, despite the signed contract indicating 1-year duration, the agency insists on a 2-year commitment.
The recently repatriated fisher folks add to the growing number of distressed OFWs who have been repatriated from Namibia. The OFW Party List received complaints early this year from 35 fisherfolks on similar abuses such as non-payment or underpayment of wages, contract-switching, and other labor violations amounting to human trafficking. They were repatriated last March 17 to 19, 2023.
While acknowledging the successful repatriation of the 6 fisher folks, the OFW Party List pointed out the need for an investigation on the repeated cases of abuse and contract violations against Pinoy fisher folks in Namibia.
“In total, we have already repatriated 41 fisher folks from Namibia who suffered similar abuses amounting to human trafficking violations. Why do we allow these manning agencies to continue sending Filipino fisher folks to problematic employers in Namibia? Moreover, based on the accounts of our Filipino Fisher folks, the manning agencies are also violators on non-payment of wages. Ngayon na mayroong one-strike policy ang DMW laban sa recruitment agencies and manning agencies, dapat masampolan itong mga manning agencies na nagpapadala sa ating mga kababayan sa mga abusadong empleyado at hinahayaan lang sila kahit na nalalagay sa alanganin ang kaligtasan at kapakanan ng mga ni-recruit nila. Mahalaga din tugunan ng DMW ang puno’t dulo ng problema sa sistema na nagpapahintulot sa ganitong pang-aabuso,” said Magsino.
Magsino also plans to hold a policy dialogue with recruitment agencies and manning agencies this July to identify gaps in the current policy framework governing recruitment and employment of OFWs and in their responsibility in monitoring and assisting the workers they send abroad.
Extend helping hand to those in need – Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez
IN partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez (center) leads the distribution of aid under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program worth P3,000 each to some 1,000 beneficiaries from Sixth District of Quezon City under the leadership of Rep. Marivic Co Pilar (right) and her husband, Councilor Banjo Pilar (left) on Thursday. In times of crisis, Rep. Romualdez, Chairperson of the House Committee on Accounts, said it is everyone’s duty to stand together and extend a helping hand to those in need.
‘Buy local’ gagawing prayoridad sa gov’t agencies
Ni Ernie Reyes
NAIS ni Senador Edgardo “Sonny”Angara na magkaroon ng patakaran ang lahat ng ahensiya ng pamahalaan na magtatakda upang bigyan ng prayoridad ang produktong lokal sa pangangailangan ng kanilang tanggapan.
Inihayag ito ni Angara sa ikalawang pagdinig ng Senado sa Senate Bill 2218 o ang Tatak Pinoy Act, na magbibigay preference sa lahat ng lokal an produkto, supplies at materyales sa procurement activities ng gobyerno.
“Government should set an example; they should buy local. We need to have a policy in place wherein priority is given to local manufacturers in the procurement process,” ayon kay Angara.
“What we want to establish, as part of our Tatak Pinoy advocacy, is a design identity for the Philippines. We want to create a Philippine brand that will be even more renowned than it already is right now. We can do this by scaling up industries and making them more competitive, particularly in the global marketplace,” dagdag niya.
Sinabi ni Angara, na pinapayagan ng Government Procurement Reform Act na magbigay ng procurement award sa may pinakamababang tawad o lowest domestic bid, na hindi lalampas sa 15 percent ng lowest foreign bid.
Pero, ayon kay Angara, hindi ito sapat upang magkaroon ng epekto ang pagkilos na suportahan ng local industries.
Binanggit ni Angara na kahit ang kilalang furniture designer, Kenneth Cobonpue ay nagrereklamo sa pagdinig na kahit pribadong sektor ay hindi sumusuporta sa locally manufactured products.
“Cobonpue stressed the need for a stronger ecosystem which will allow local manufacturers to create products that are cheaper and more accessible to a wide market,” ayon kay Angara.
Nasiyahan din ang mambabatas sa pahayag ng Palasyo sa pangangailanngan na itaas ang antas ng Pilipinas sa export game upang makipagkumpetensiya sa dayuhang pamilihan.
“We are elated to have the President on the same page with us on the need to diversify our exports. This will now put this push for economic complexity at the front and center of the government’s policies and we will provide all the support we can on this effort,” ayon kay Angara.
Gov’t warns public against AI, vows to protect public vs online scammers
THE government continues to monitor transactions in the digital space to protect the public against scammers and abusive online lenders, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday as he warned the people against the threat and risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
“We continue to monitor very closely and do all that we can,” President Marcos said during an interview after attending the 85th Anniversary of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as Company Registrar at the SEC Headquarters in Makati City.
“The SIM card registration I think was a big step and I think we are getting to the point where we have disposed of or taken out of the system many of the SIM cards that have not been registered because they have been used for illegal purposes.”
Everybody, he said, must be “very, very watchful and careful” and also be aware of the new technologies that are being introduced to prevent the people from being duped by scammers.
Marcos advised the public that when people get a message and there is a deal being presented and it sounds too good to be true, they should proceed with caution.
“There is no such thing as 100 percent risk-free. There is no way to guarantee these enormous returns on what they are claiming, on the money that you put, that you give them,” he said.
“If the public is aware and knows and is able to spot because of the way that these scams are presented, then that is the best defense that we have.”
Asked by reporters about punishing scammer involved in such schemes, the President said anyone found guilty of promoting such scams will have to be dealt with using the full force of the law.
But the big challenge is finding those people who do not usually maintain identifiable offices or establishments while they operate, he said.
“These are people sitting in somebody’s basement with a computer, which they can just shut down, sell away, buy a new one, and keep going. So, that’s the trouble that we are finding now,” he pointed out.
“The best that we can do, there are certain instances, especially when they’re very large-scale that we can find exactly where it’s coming from. But again, it’s very movable — these are not offices, corporate offices in a big building.”
‘Sextortionist’ arrested in entrapment operation inside motel in QC
NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation agents arrested alleged sextortionist during an entrapment operation in Quezon City.
The NBI-Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) identified the suspect as James Kenneth Pelaez, who now faces charges for violating Article 286 (Grave Coercion) of the Revised Penal Code and Republic Act No. 9995 (Anti Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009), in connection with the Cybercrime law.
The operation was initiated based on a complaint lodged by the victim, who reported encountering the suspect on a website and social media platform Instagram.
Allegedly, a romantic relationship developed between the complainant and the suspect, despite never having met in person. As part of their interaction, they agreed to engage in a naked video call.
However, the complainant’s ordeal took a nightmarish turn when the suspect threatened to disseminate her explicit videos online unless she engaged in sexual activities with a “random individual.”
Fearing the consequences, the complainant reluctantly acquiesced and agreed to meet the suspect at a motel in Quezon City on June 7, 2023.
But prior to the scheduled encounter, the complainant promptly sought assistance from the NBI-CCD, which wasted no time in devising an entrapment operation.
Collaborating closely, NBI-CCD operatives and the complainant positioned themselves strategically within the designated motel.
As the complainant entered the designated room and awaited the arrival of the supposed “random individual,” an unexpected revelation unfolded.
The arriving person disclosed his true identity as suspect Pelaez, confirming the complainant’s suspicions. In response, the complainant discreetly signaled the operatives, who swiftly apprehended the suspect.
Following his arrest, the suspect was transported to the Office of the City Prosecutor-Quezon City for further legal proceedings.
PBBM, DOH launch Bivalent vaccines among priority groups
IN line with the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Department of Health (DOH) officially launched the Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines today, at the Philippine Heart Center (PHC), Quezon City.
Through the leadership of President Marcos, Jr. and DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa, the kick-off event served as a ceremonial vaccination of healthcare workers and senior citizens – A1 and A2 population, respectively.
On March 31, 2023, the DOH issued a Department Memorandum (DM) on the management and administration of the donated bivalent vaccines. The guidelines state that first to be inoculated are Healthcare workers (A1) and Senior citizens (A2). The DM also states that an individual may be vaccinated with the bivalent vaccines after at least four (4) to six (6) months after their last booster vaccination.
“We are always grateful for the strong support of no less than the President. He continues to care for our people’s welfare through the national COVID-19 vaccination program. Under his direction, we are saving lives! Isa ang bakuna sa mga paraan para umiwas sa sakit at maging handa sa anumang pandemya. With that, the DOH urges everyone, starting with our frontliners – health workers and the most vulnerable – our senior citizens, to strengthen their immunity against COVID-19 by getting these bivalent boosters by coordinating with our nearest hospitals and vaccination centers. Tayo na sa isang Healthy Pilipinas, kung saan ang bawat buhay ay mahalaga,” said Secretary Herbosa.
This initiative also highlights the multi-sectoral collaboration among different government agencies, the private sector, and international organizations such as the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), World Health Organization (WHO), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the country’s local government units (LGUs).
BIR files raps against clients of ‘ghost receipts’ syndicate in P17.9B tax evasion
INTERNAL Revenue Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. filed criminal cases against identified buyers or clients of the fake/ghost receipts syndicate.
The cases were filed today, before the Department of Justice (DOJ).
This syndicate registers ghost companies whose sole business purpose is to sell original receipts so their buyers could illegally reduce their tax liabilities.
The cases filed before the Department of Justice targeted the corporate officers, accounting firms, and accountants of companies that are buyers of Fake/Ghost Receipts. An estimate of P17.9 billion in total tax liability has been computed by the BIR against these erring taxpayers for their use of Fake/Ghost Receipts issued by the syndicate.
“The BIR has filed criminal cases against Buyers of Fake/Ghost Receipts, their corporate officers, the accounting firms they engaged, and the CPAs that signed their documents. A total tax liability of 17.9B has been computed for this first set of cases. This is tax evasion of the highest order, and perhaps the most elaborate tax evasion scheme in the history of Philippine taxation. We will regularly file criminal cases against buyers of Fake/Ghost receipts,” Lumagui stated.
This Fake/Ghost Receipts syndicate was discovered by Lumagui during a raid last December 2022. From that point forward, he has consistently addressed this national issue. This is the first time in BIR history where the issue of Fake/Ghost Receipts is being addressed.
Commissioner Lumagui filed criminal cases against the Sellers and their CPA last March 2023. The Commissioner also filed an administrative case with the Professional Regulation Commission for the revocation of the license of the aforementioned CPA last March 2023. He also created the BIR National Task Force – Run After Fake Transactions (RAFT) for the purpose of auditing the buyers of said receipts last April 2023. Commissioner Lumagui also revoked the BIR Accreditation of this CPA last May 2023.
Now, his focus is towards the buyers, their corporate officers, and their accountants. This will be addressed by the RAFT National Task Force under the Office of the BIR Commissioner.
“The BIR National Task Force – Run After Fake Transactions will pursue the Buyers of fake/ghost Receipts. BIR is the sole authority that can audit the buyers of ghost receipts. Coordinate with the task force. Submit documents. Attend the meetings. This is merely the first set of criminal cases against the Buyers,” Lumagui stated.
This is the first time in BIR history where the issue of Fake/Ghost Receipts is being addressed despite being in operation for about more than 15 years. As a priority program of Commissioner Lumagui, he instituted a holistic approach in battling this syndicate. Buyers, Sellers, Corporate Officers, Accounting Firms, and CPAs involved in this syndicate will suffer the full force of the BIR.
American businesses assured of solid Congress support to PBBM’s initiative on economic growth
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday assured American businesses of the solid commitment of Congress to support the initiatives and programs of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to make the Philippines a more investor-friendly place.
“The 19th Congress, in partnership with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., is committed to creating an environment that fosters economic growth and attracts investments,” Romualdez said in his message to the members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (AmCham).
“As Speaker of the House of Representatives, it is my duty to promote policies that enhance the growth and prosperity of our nation, and I believe that our partnership with the American business community is vital to achieving these goals,” he added.
Romualdez was AmCham’s guest of honor and speaker for their June General Membership Luncheon Meeting Wednesday afternoon at Fairmont Hotel in Makati City.
Romualdez said that the partnership between the Executive and the Legislative branches of the government resulted in a comprehensive legislative agenda that focuses on key sectors crucial for our nation’s development.
“First and foremost, we aim to strengthen our infrastructure through the passage of landmark bills. Infrastructure development is a key driver of economic growth, and we are determined to address the gaps and bottlenecks that hinder our progress,” he said.
Noting that the “Build Better More” program remains at the forefront of the government’s development efforts, he said Congress would push for legislation that streamlines the permitting process, promotes public-private partnerships, and ensures the sustainable financing of infrastructure projects.
He also said Congress is committed to passing laws that enhance the country’s education and skills development systems to ensure our workforce remains competitive and adaptable in the rapidly evolving global economy.
“To further support economic growth, we will prioritize the passage of measures that improve our business environment. We recognize the need for tax reforms that promote simplicity, fairness, and competitiveness,” Speaker Romualdez said.
“We will also work towards easing regulatory burdens and enhancing transparency to create a more business-friendly climate that attracts both local and foreign investors,” he added.
In addition, he said the 19th Congress will prioritize the passage of legislation that promotes sustainable development and the transition to clean and renewable energy sources to address the challenges brought by climate change.
Likewise, he said Congress “will work towards the passage of legislation that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of our justice system, addresses corruption, and protects the rights and freedoms of our citizens.”
Romualdez said the House will continue to work hard to pass such important pieces of legislation, noting that before the 19th Congress adjourned its First Regular Session this month, the chamber has approved 33 out of the 42 priority measures of the administration of Pres. Marcos, three of which have been signed into law.
6 companies, 30 affiliates charged for harassing clients who can’t pay debts
SIX companies in Metro Manila and 30 of their affiliates were charged before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly harassing clients who cannot pay their debts.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges of violating the Lending Company Regulation Act of 2007 and Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act against FESL Lending Investor Corp., FESL BPO Services and Realm Shifters BPO Services and Philippine Microdot Financing Corp. in Pasig; U-Peso.ph Lending Corp. in Parañaque and Armorak Lending Inc. in Makati.
Last month, police implemented a search warrant on FESL and Realm Shifters over shaming clients on social media and death threats.
Lawyer Oliver Leonardo, SEC’s enforcement and investor protection director, said yesterday’s filing would be followed by more as the regulator has its eyes set on penalizing SEC-registered firms using unregistered online lending platforms.
Violators face a maximum of five years in prison and a maximum of P2 million in fines.
Leonardo called on citizens who experience abusive collection practices to file complaints with the SEC.
DTI orders destruction of P18.8M sub-standard steel bars
TRADE and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual ordered the immediate destruction of an estimated P18.8 million worth of sub-standard steel bars.
The sub-standard deformed steel bars were produced in the local steel mill located in Laguna and were found non-compliant with the requirements of the regulations when DTI, through its Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), conducted a surprise factory audit last March 20. A total of 136 bundles of deformed steel bars were cut into pieces in the manufacturer’s warehouse last 7 to 9 June 2023.
“Sub-standard products must be destroyed immediately to ensure that these products will not be distributed in the market for the purchase of unknowing consumers,” said Secretary Pascual.
“Our country is located within the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Department needs to be extremely vigilant and has to intensify our surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement of technical regulations for construction materials, especially for cement and steel products. I commend the DTI Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) for their relentless efforts to consistently perform their mandates,” he added.
The BPS conducted an unannounced audit when a concerned citizen reported the presence of steel bars in the market bearing an alleged unregistered logo. During the surprise factory audit, the BPS auditors found the deformed steel bars bearing markings inconsistent with the markings prescribed by DAO 18-08:2018 and MC 21-07:2021 or the technical regulations governing the mandatory certification of steel products.
Subsequently, steel samples were randomly drawn and submitted to the BPS Product Testing Laboratory for independent testing. Results of the tests conducted showed that the steel bars did not conform to the requirement of PNS 49:2020, or the reference Philippine National Standard for deformed steel bars, particularly on elongation, height of lugs, average spacing, mass variations and marking requirements.
The substandard products were cut into pieces using the manufacturer’s facility and was witnessed by representatives from the BPS. After the products were cut into non-commercial lengths, the same were transferred to the company’s smelting facility for re-processing. The company was directed to conduct analysis on the root cause of their products’ non-conformance and was required to submit the proposed corrective measures to BPS for verification.
Only after the satisfactory result of the verification audit and conforming third party test results for covered products shall the BPS allow the manufacturer to resume its operation and production.
“We are reminding all manufacturers that the Department shall not waiver in its mandate to protect consumers. As we continue to promote a conducive business environment, we also expect that manufacturers, particularly of products covered by the DTI-BPS’ mandatory certification, shall consistently adhere to regulations in order to produce and distribute only good quality and safe products for the benefit of Filipino consumers,” Secretary Pascual emphasized.
Meanwhile, the DTI Consumer Protection Group encourages all consumers or any concerned citizen to immediately report any incident of possible sub-standard or uncertified products to any of the following DTI-CPG Contact information: Consumer Hotline 1-384, ConsumerCare@dti.gov.ph, ftebsmd@dti.gov.ph, fteb.ed@dti.gov.ph, cpab@dti.gov.ph, or directly to the DTI-BPS at bps@dti.gov.ph. *
Ang Probinsyano PL eyes ways to improve support to national athletes
ANG Probinsyano Party-list Rep Alfred delos Santos said Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena and gymnast Carlos Yulo are on the right trajectory leading up to the Paris Olympics about 12 months from now.
Obiena, soaring to over 6 meters at the outdoor tournament in Norway a few days ago, is part of that course. Yulo has earned silver in the Asian Championships all-around.
“EJ Obiena is building momentum, abilities, and confidence toward that point where he can directly challenge the reigning pole vault champion and world record holder Armand Duplantis at the Paris Olympics. In his mind, Obiena has to be able to visualize how it is possible to surpass Duplantis. The challenge is essentially a mental one. Slowly but surely, Obiena is well on his way,” said delos Santos.
He added that “the burden on us here in the Philippines and in Congress is to do what we can to make sure the support he needs is there when he needs it. I refer to ensuring the processes underlying the funding from the Philippine Sports Commission are there, that the mishaps of the past will not recur or come in another shape or form.”
It is also key that the next generation of pole vaulters rise from the ranks of those athletes competing in the leagues at the university, high school, and elementary school levels, so EJ Obiena will eventually have a team of pole vaulters in tow at the international tournaments.
This is also the reason why the solon awaits with excitement the return of the Palarong Pambansa in July, wherein the pole vault event is part of the athletics program at the secondary level.
He also said that another Olympian Yulo, who continues to expand his gymnastics repertoire, like Obiena, is also on a trajectory prioritizing early qualification to the Paris Olympics, podium finishes, and multiple Olympic golds and world championship titles.
Yulo was known for floor exercises but is now competitive in the vault and parallel bars. Clearly, Yulo and his coach are aiming for the all-around high rankings, as can be clearly seen with the gold and other medals he won in the most recent Asian Championships.
Fortunately for the Philippines, the Yulo family is filled with strong gymnasts, as Caloy’s siblings are progressively rising and honing their prowess. The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines also has a growing stable of other gymnasts besides the Yulo siblings.
“We credit the PATAFA and the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines for their devotion to their mission. We look forward to seeing their officials when the Philippine Sports Commission presents its budget to Congress in the coming weeks,” the solon concluded.
Pagkalap sa unlicensed nurses, tablado kay Koko
Ni Ernie Reyes
TABLADO kay Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III ang plano ng Department of Health (DOH) na kumalap ng unlicensed nurse upang punan ang kakapusan ng naturang health workers sa government hospital dahil lalabagin nito ang umiiral na batas.
Sa pahayag, sinabi ni Pimentel na sa halip kumalap ng unlicensed nurses, dapat ipokus ng DOHG ang atensiyon nito sa pagpapahusay ng board exam at panatilihin ang 75% passing rate upang matiyak ang competency at integridad ng medical professionals.
“Stick to 75%, reexamine the exam, make it direct to the point, really test competence and readiness…It must be basic, entry-level questions for the nursing profession,” ayon kay Pimentel sa CNN Philippines’ The Source.
Nitong Lunes, inihayag ni Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa na plano ng ahensiya na kumalap ng nursing graduates na nakakuha ng hindi bababa sa 70% sa kanilang board exam upang punan ang mahigit 4,000 bakanteng posisyon sa departamento.
Ayon sa DOH, nitong Mayo, ang Pilipinas ang pangunahing nagpapadala ng medical workers sa abroad kaya nagkaroon ng 130,000 kulang na nar sa bansa na maaaring mapunan sa loob ng 12 taon.
Kahit suportado ng ilang organisasyong medikal ang panukala ng DOH, sinabi ni Pimentel na mababawasan ang integridad ng test system kung papaya ang pamahalaan na kumuha ng graduates na bumagsak sa passing mark. “Itinakda ang 75%passing rates upang matukoy kung sino ang competent at handang magsilbi sa publiko.”
“The judgment has already been rendered in that exam that the (health) secretary was referring to, 75 was the passing grade,” ayon kay Pimentel.
“We cannot do something and then make believe that those who got lower than 75 all the way down to 70, we will make believe that they have also passed,” giit pa niya.
Makakampante lamang siya kung malalaman nai na sertipikado ang medical worker natin, giit ni Pimentel.
Idinagdag pa niya na kung ipatutupad ang pagkalap ng unlicensed nurses, dapat simulant ito sa susunod na board exam at dapat ihayag ang anumang pagbabago sa susunod na siklo ng pagsusuri.
Naganap angunang nursing board exam nitong Mayo at susundan sa Nobyembre.
“If the plan is implemented retroactively, this may lead to violations to existing laws and regulations, like the setting of the 75% passing grade, ayon kay Pimentel.
Congress urged to suspend Cebu Pacific franchise for ‘lousy, terrible’ service
CAGAYAN de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez today urged Congress to suspend Cebu Pacific’s legislative franchise as punishment for its “lousy, terrible” service.
“A congressional franchise is a privilege that should not be used and enjoyed at the expense of the public. Congress should temporarily withdraw such privilege from Cebu Pacific until such time that it can provide satisfactory service to the riding public,” he said.
Rodriguez said he has been receiving many complaints from aggrieved passengers, including those from Cagayan de Oro City and other parts of Mindanao.
He chided the Gokongwei-owned airline for claiming the deterioration of its service by 50 percent was due to spare parts and maintenance issues.
“Even if that is true, that’s their own lookout. The public should not be made to suffer for their inefficiency. But to me, that is just palusot. The issue is not about the availability of spare parts or maintenance but Cebu Pacific selling plane tickets when they don’t have the necessary aircraft to carry passengers for whatever reason. They should stop selling tickets, period!” he said.
He said Cebu Pacific “is always overbooking, resulting in the offloading of many booked passengers.”
“The airline says, ‘Every Juan can fly.’ I say with their kind of deteriorated service, every Juan cannot fly,” he said.
The Mindanao lawmaker also took to task regulators for failing to address passengers’ complaints and sanction erring airlines.
“Natutulog sila sa pansitan,” he said.
At the same time, Rodriguez urged President Marcos to allow foreign airlines to operate locally, saying this is allowed under the recently-amended Public Service Act.
“The government should now open the country and invite foreign airlines to serve Filipinos, who should have options other than being forced to take Cebu Pacific with its terrible service,” he said.
He said other domestic carriers, “especially our flag carrier Philippine Airlines, should also step up to the plate and offer better service, including matching Cebu Pacific fares.”
“I think that if the fare rates are comparable, Filipinos would prefer to take Philippine Airlines. PAL, with its newly installed young leadership, should try to regain its top spot as most preferred domestic and international carrier,” he said.
Gov’t to address soil degradation to ensure food security, better nutrition
RECOGNIZING the threat posed by soil neglect to national food security and people’s livelihood and well-being, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called for increased collaboration among various stakeholders to avert future crisis.
Addressing the 1st National Soil Health Summit at the Diamond Hotel in Manila, President Marcos said: “This summit is an opportune time for all of us here to collaborate, to share our wisdom and experience to improve our soil and boost our agricultural productivity, all while promoting sustainability and environmental protection.”
“This will play a pivotal role in nation building and in uplifting the lives of our people.”
With the discourse among leaders and the agriculture sector’s brightest minds, the President said he anticipates the Summit to spark more informed decisions and much-needed innovation.
Through sharing of information and enhancing programs related to soil health, he said that the country can promote sustainable soil use for the benefit of future generations.
On the part of the government, Marcos said his administration has come up with a 5-point priority agenda on soil and water management, such as the National Soil Health Program and the Implementation of Sustainable Land Management to ensure proper soil use and management, address land degradation, enhance crop productivity, and improve farmers’ income.
“The Administration shall empower the Bureau of Soil and Water Management to achieve these goals, especially through capacitating soil laboratories across the country to yield better data,” he pointed out, saying further that the agency under the Department of Agriculture (DA) must work with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), among other agencies, to ensure the successful implementation of the said agenda.
“We are conducting a soil and land resources mapping and evaluation process that includes soil-based and land-based level assessments, soil sample analyses and digital map preparations under the Philippine Soil Land Resources Information program.”
At the same time, the Administration is also exploring Water Security for Climate Resilient Rainwater Technologies, and the conduct of Cloud Seeding Operations for Agriculture to improve water conditions in production areas, critical watersheds, and reservoirs to mitigate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, he added.
The Marcos administration has made food security a top agenda and has been carrying out a number of initiatives to realize this goal.
One of the government’s thrusts is consolidating farmers’ cooperatives and associations and their lands as well as the introduction of new technologies and machinery to Filipino farmers, and giving them access to more efficient practices.
It also welcomed major investments in the agriculture industry from local and foreign investors, as part of the plan to provide farmers with the capital and tools they need to boost their productivity.
Among the growing soil problem in the country include degradation, acidification, and pollution.
The DENR reported that 75 percent of total cropland is vulnerable to erosion of various degrees, with agriculture losing about 457 million tons of soil yearly.
Romualdez congratulates Tacloban college for topping PT licensure exams nationwide
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday congratulated the Tacloban-based Doña Remedios T. Romualdez Medical Foundation (DRTRMF), also known as Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR), for its stellar performance in the Physical Therapists Licensure Examination this month, topping the list of schools nationwide.
Also, Romualdez said it gives him “great pride” to learn that two out of the 10 top examinees in the said board exams came from the Tacloban school: Dodievic Arma, who placed 5th, and Fatima Therese Doyon, who placed 10th.
“It gives me great pride whenever a school in my hometown achieves a remarkable feat in any event. And Doña Remedios T. Romualdez Medical
Foundation or simply RTR as it is called in Tacloban, have made all Taclobanons proud by placing first nationwide in the PT board exams,” Romualdez said in congratulating the performance of RTR, especially the college of physical therapy led by Dean Jay Anthony Cañete.
“And it also gives me great pleasure to know that we have topnotchers in the city! This calls for a double celebration!” he added.
According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 708 out of 1,026 passed the board examinations for physical therapists given this June.
RTR registered a 92.11% passing rate when 35 out of its 38 board takers passed the examinations, making it the top school nationwide in the category of having 30 or more examinees.
Notably, it posted a 100% passing rate for all first-takers of the board exams.
“I congratulate the officials, faculty, employees and students of RTR for this wonderful achievement! It really goes to show the top-notch caliber of education in your institution. Keep up the good work of training excellence for years to come!” Speaker Romualdez said.
RTR was founded in 1980 through the initiative of Romualdez’s father, then Leyte Governor Benjamin Romualdez, and named after the governor’s mother, Remedios T. Romualdez.
Zubiri signs enrolled Maharlika and Estate Tax Amnesty Extension bills
SENATE President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri signed three enrolled bills in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, namely the Maharlika Investment Fund Act, Estate Tax Amnesty Extension Act, and the act recognizing Baler, Aurora, as the birthplace of Philippine Surfing.
He signed the enrolled bills at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, where he is presently conducting a working visit, and holding meetings with members of the United States Congress and government agencies.
Senate Secretary Renato Bantug, who is part of the Senate contingent for the working visit, brought along the enrolled copies to Washington.
“The Maharlika bill is a priority measure, and the Estate Tax Amnesty Extension is very time-sensitive. Marami nang naghihintay sa mga bills na ito. Fortunately the enrolled copies were already prepared by the time Secretary Bantug was set to join us in Washington,” Zubiri said.
“So he was able to bring them along with him, instead of letting them sit in the Senate waiting for my return, and I was able to sign them on Philippine soil, here in the embassy,” he explained. “This was at no expense to the Philippine government, kasi kasama naman talaga namin si Secretary Bantug sa Senate delegation. Isinabay na lang dalhin itong enrolled bills.”
The Estate Tax Amnesty program has expired on 14 June 2023. The Estate Tax Amnesty Extension Act will push the period of availment by two years, or up to 14 June 2025. Malacañang had certified it as an urgent measure.
Ambassador Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez and Senator Francis Tolentino, who are part of the working visit, witnessed the signing.
“We have a few more days of meetings here in Washington, but with these enrolled bills already signed, we can send them out straightaway upon our return,” said Zubiri.
The Estate Tax Amnesty Extension Act is set to be sent to Malacañang for the signature of the President, while the Maharlika Investment Fund Act is set to be sent to the House of Representatives for the signature of the Speaker.
Congress urged to suspend Cebu Pacific franchise for ‘lousy, terrible’ service
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez today urged Congress to suspend Cebu Pacific’s legislative franchise as punishment for its “lousy, terrible” service.
“A congressional franchise is a privilege that should not be used and enjoyed at the expense of the public. Congress should temporarily withdraw such privilege from Cebu Pacific until such time that it can provide satisfactory service to the riding public,” he said.
Rodriguez said he has been receiving many complaints from aggrieved passengers, including those from Cagayan de Oro City and other parts of Mindanao.
He chided the Gokongwei-owned airline for claiming the deterioration of its service by 50 percent was due to spare parts and maintenance issues.
“Even if that is true, that’s their own lookout. The public should not be made to suffer for their inefficiency. But to me, that is just palusot. The issue is not about the availability of spare parts or maintenance but Cebu Pacific selling plane tickets when they don’t have the necessary aircraft to carry passengers for whatever reason. They should stop selling tickets, period!” he said.
He said Cebu Pacific “is always overbooking, resulting in the offloading of many booked passengers.”
“The airline says, ‘Every Juan can fly.’ I say with their kind of deteriorated service, every Juan cannot fly,” he said.
The Mindanao lawmaker also took to task regulators for failing to address passengers’ complaints and sanction erring airlines.
“Natutulog sila sa pansitan,” he said.
At the same time, Rodriguez urged President Marcos to allow foreign airlines to operate locally, saying this is allowed under the recently-amended Public Service Act.
“The government should now open the country and invite foreign airlines to serve Filipinos, who should have options other than being forced to take Cebu Pacific with its terrible service,” he said.
He said other domestic carriers, “especially our flag carrier Philippine Airlines, should also step up to the plate and offer better service, including matching Cebu Pacific fares.”
“I think that if the fare rates are comparable, Filipinos would prefer to take Philippine Airlines. PAL, with its newly installed young leadership, should try to regain its top spot as most preferred domestic and international carrier,” he said.
Co commits to providing water supply systems in every evacuation center
REPRESENTATIVE Elizaldy Co of Ako Bicol Party List has taken a significant step towards enhancing disaster preparedness and ensuring the well-being of fellow Bicolanos during emergencies.
With a strong commitment to public service, Rep. Co has ordered the implementation of a sustainable water supply system in every evacuation center across the region.
Recognizing the crucial role water plays in safeguarding the health and safety of evacuees, Rep. Co understands the urgency of addressing the lack of clean and accessible water during times of crisis. By establishing reliable water supply systems in evacuation centers, this initiative aims to alleviate the challenges faced by displaced individuals and enhance their overall living conditions during uncertain times.
A testament to this commitment is the Level 1 water supply system that is nearing completion in San Andres Elementary School, which presently serves as an evacuation site for residents from Brgy. San Fernando and Brgy. Fidel Surtida, Municipality of Sto. Domingo, Albay. The system will provide clean and reliable water access to the 1,789 displaced individuals currently staying at the center. Rep. Co’s proactive approach ensures that the basic needs of the evacuees are met, offering them a sense of security and comfort during their stay.
The importance of having a sustainable water supply system in evacuation centers cannot be overstated. Clean and readily available water is vital for basic human needs such as hydration, sanitation, and hygiene. In disaster-prone areas, where access to clean water might be disrupted or limited, the consequences can be severe, leading to increased risks of waterborne diseases and compromised living conditions for vulnerable populations.
Co stated, “It is our duty to ensure the well-being and safety of our fellow Bicolanos, especially during times of crisis. By providing sustainable water supply systems in evacuation centers, we are addressing a critical need and enhancing the resilience of our communities. This initiative will significantly improve the living conditions of evacuees and promote their overall health and hygiene.”
The implementation of these water supply systems will have a profound impact on the affected communities. Evacuation centers will become more self-sufficient, with a continuous supply of clean water to meet the needs of evacuees. This will help reduce dependency on external aid and enable a more efficient response to emergencies, ensuring a faster and more effective recovery process.
Furthermore, this project will empower local communities, instilling a sense of security and confidence during challenging times. Evacuees, already dealing with the stress and trauma of displacement, will benefit from having access to a fundamental resource like water, promoting their physical and emotional well-being.
Co’s commitment to implementing sustainable water supply systems in evacuation centers aligns with Ako Bicol Party List’s overarching vision of empowering communities and championing their welfare. The initiative reflects their dedication to service and their resolve to address the pressing needs of the people they represent.
As Co consistently asserts, “Access to clean water is a basic human right.” He emphasizes, “It is our duty to guarantee its availability, particularly in times of adversity. Through the establishment of sustainable water supply systems in evacuation centers, we are actively transforming the lives of our fellow citizens, making a tangible and meaningful difference.”
Nagagalak po akong ibalita na malapit nang mapakinabangan ng mga evacuees ng San Andres Elementary School ang Level I Water Supply System na ating ipinalagay upang mapagaan kahit papaano ang nararanasang hirap ng mga kababayan nating napilitang lumikas dahil sa banta ng pagputok ng Bulkang Mayon.
Batid po natin ang kahalagahan ng maayos na supply ng tubig sa mga evacuation center para sa maayos na sanitation at hygiene ng mga evacuees. Kaya naman agad po nating sinimulan ang proseso kasama ang Geo-resistivity Survey, Drilling, Installation of Inner Casing at iba pa para masiguro na magagamit ng matagal na panahon ang water supply system.
Bagamat nagrarasyon naman ng tubig sa mga evacuation centers ang mga masisipag nating kawani ng Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), limitado lamang ang supply at iba pa rin ang may mapagkukuhanan ng tubig kahit anong oras.
Makakaasa po kayo na marami pa po evacuation sites ang ating lalagyan ng Level I Water Supply System upang masiguro ang maayos na sanitation at hygiene ng mga evacuees.
CAB, MIAA, sinimulang igisa sa Senado sa aberya sa NAIA
Ni Ernie Reyes
PORMAL nang sinimulan nina Senador Grace Poe at Nancy Binay ang imbestigasyon sa sunod-sunod na kapalpakan ng pamamahala sa pangunahing paliparan ng bansa, ang Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) na tuluyang nagpapalugmok sa industriya ng turismo.
Sa pagdinig ng Senate committee on public services ni Poe, kasama ang Senate committee on tourism ni Binay, kapwa kinuwestiyon ng mambabatas ang pamunuan ng CAB at Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).
“Before this hearing takes off, I would like to thank the Chairperson of the Committee on Tourism, Senator Binay, for launching an investigation on this pressing matter which is also very much a public service issue,” ayon kay Poe na tumutukoy sa resolusyon na inihain ni Binay kaya nagkaroon ng imbestigasyon.
Sinabi ni Poe na tinatanggap na practice sa buong mundo ang overbooking, pero hindi ang sistematikong delay at kanselasyon ng biyahe.
“Five percent lang daw ang allowable overbooking ayon sa Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). Pero sa rami ng reklamo, siguro mainam na tanungin ang CAB kung may breach na ba sa threshold na ito at kung ano ang penalty na pinapataw nila dito,” ayon kay Poe.
Tinutukoy ni Poe ang overbooking ng ilang airlines kaya maraming pasahero ang hindi nakasakay ang schedule flights dahil maraming mas marami ang naibentang tiket kaysa sa upuan sa eroplano.
Inupakan din ni Poe ang dagdag-pasakit sa masalimuot na rebooking at refund process, at kawalan ng rightful compensation.
“Di rin nakakatulong ang mahirap na pakikipag-usap sa chat bots sa halip na customer service representatives, at help desks na wala rin namang crisis management personnel tuwing may aberya,” giit ni Poe.
“And just last week, when we all started looking at Philippine Airlines as the better option, pero nagkaroon din ng consequent delays, at Madam Chair, flagship carrier natin ay hindi rin immune dito; maraming rin pong mga naging reklamo tungkol dito. Dapat maayos ang serbisyo kahit na sale pa ang mga seat na ito,” paliwanag niya.
Sinabi ni Poe na hindi malulutas ang kanseladong biyahe ng rebooking o pagbabalik-bayad. “A cancelled flight could mean opportunity loss – a missed workday, botched business deals, school exams, important family occasions, or even a chance to say goodbye to a loved one. Time waits for no one.”
“Ano ba ang maaasahan nating solusyon dito – policy revision sa airlines o expanded Magna Carta for Air Passengers? Hindi lang naman airline ang may problema dito, pati rin po ang ating mga airport, at pati na rin ang pamamalakad ng DOTr, dapat din nating masusing malaman kung ano ba any kanilang mga ginagawa kasi minsan ang problema, hindi lang sa airline kundi ‘yung mga paliparan mismo,” ayon kay Poe.
Gobyerno, dapat manguna sa pagsuporta sa local industries – Angara
Ni Estong Reyes
DAPAT maging mahusay na halimbawa ang pamahalaan sa pagbili ng mas maraming
domestically-manufactured products sa kanilang pangangailangan sa mga tanggapan upang masuportahan at magsulong sa lokal na industriya, ayon kay Senador Sonny Angara.
Sa ginanap na ikalawang pagdinig ng Senate Bill No. 2218 o ang panukalang Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, sinabi ni Angara na dapat nalatag ang patakaran kung pagu-uusapa ang suporta ng pamahalaan sa local industriya sa pagbili ng supplies tulad ng office furniture.
“Government should set an example– they should buy local. We need to have a policy in place wherein priority is given to local manufacturers in the procurement process,” ayon kay Angara.
Pinapayagan ng Government Procurement Reform Act ang pagbibigay ng procurement award sa lowest domestic bid pero hindi dapat bababa sa 15% ng lowest foreign bid.
Pero, sinabi ni Angara na hindi sapat ang epekto nito sa pagkilos upang suportahan ang local industries.
“It does not help that the private sector is also not supporting local, as noted by renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue, who said new hotels and offices are going for cheaper products made overseas,” aniya.
“Cobonpue emphasized the need to establish a strong ecosystem in the industry to allow manufacturers like him to come up with products that are cheaper and make it more accessible to a wide market,” banggit ni Angara sa pahayag.
Matagal nang kinikilala ang Pilipinas bilang “Milan of Asia sa furniture circles dahil sa matibay na disensiyo at kalidad ng gawa.
Nakatakda sa SBN 2218, bibigyan ng prayoridd ang domestically produced at manufactured goods, supplies at materyales sa procurement activities ng gobyerno.
Inihain ni Angara ang SBN 319, na naglalayong itakda ang Certificate of Domestic Bidders program ng Department of Trade and Industry upang tulungan ang local enterprises, particular ang ginagawang produkto na “substantially grown” o manufactured sa Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay preference dito sa government procurement activities.
“With the wealth of talent in the industry, the creative sector has yet to be fully developed in the country and has a high potential for growth,” giit ni Angara.
Mayroon 10 domain sa creative industries na kinabibilangan ng: audiovisual media; digital interactive media; creative services; design; publishing and printed media; performing arts; visual arts; traditional cultural expressions; cultural sites; at iba pang domains and industries na maaaring tukuyin ng Philippine Creative Industries Development Council.
Kabilang dito ang film, television, music, software, video games, fashion and design, musical theater, paintings, arts and crafts, museums at cultural exhibitions.
“What we want to establish, as part of our Tatak Pinoy advocacy, is a design identity for the Philippines. We want to create a Philippine brand that will be even more renowned that it already is right now. We can do this by scaling up industries and making them more competitive, particularly in the global marketplace,” ayon kay Angara.
Since 2019, Angara has been sounding off about the need to push for the country to come up with a bigger and more complex basket of goods and services under his Tatak Pinoy or Proudly Filipino advocacy in order for the economy to grow at a pace that is at par with the world’s best or at the very least, the fastest growing ones.
The Senator also welcomed the recent statement made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the need to diversify the country’s exports—a strategy that he has long been advocating in order to improve competitiveness and the overall vibrancy of the Philippine economy.
“We are elated to have the President on the same page with us on the need to diversify our exports. This will now put this push for economic complexity at the front and center of the government’s policies and we will provide all the support we can on this effort,” Angara said.
Layunin ni Angara na maingat na suriin ang bagong Philippine Export Development Plan 2023-2028 ng Marcos administration upang matukoy ang kailangang interbensiyon sa bahagi ng Senado upang makamit ang adhikain nitonng maging economic engine ang Philippine exports na magpapataas sa total value of exports ng bansa na may tudlang $127 billion hanggang $240 billion sa 2028 at makalikha ng isang milyon na may mataas na kalidad at sustainable jobs.
“This is what Tatak Pinoy is all about—finding ways to help our entrepreneurs and industries to improve their processes and innovate so that they can produce products that are more sophisticated or complex and improve their competitiveness, particularly in the world market,” ayon kay Angara.
Romualdez calls for more PPP projects as key to infra modernization, uplift lives of Filipinos
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday called for more projects through public-private partnership, saying it’s the key to the modernization of the country’s infrastructure necessary to usher progress and development and uplift the lives of our people.
The Speaker aired this call in his message at the groundbreaking rites for the Third Candaba Viaduct project of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) and NLEx Corp. held at Brgy. Dulong Malabon in Pulilan, Bulacan.
Targeted for completion on November 2024, the project will expand the existing viaduct structure by adding inner and outer shoulders to the three lanes in each direction and is expected to increase the speed of travel from the current 40-60 kph to 60-80 kph.
“The Candaba Third Viaduct serves as a symbol of the fruitful partnership between the government and the private sector. It is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together towards a common goal,” he said.
He expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for his unwavering support for the development of the country’s infrastructure.
“Under his visionary leadership, we have witnessed a renewed commitment to the Build Build Build program, which aims to propel our nation towards progress and inclusive growth,” he said.
He also cited the relentless push of Pampanga Representatives in the 19th Congress, including Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales, Jr., Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and Representatives Jon Lazatin and Anna York Bondoc, as well as the cooperation of local government officials of Bulacan and Pampanga, which helped make the project a reality the soonest time possible.
Speaker Romualdez noted that the Candaba Viaduct, which has been serving as a strategic expressway link connecting Metro Manila and the Central and North Luzon corridor for several decades, has played a vital role in facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services.
“However, as our population grows and our economy expands, it is imperative that we invest in the modernization and expansion of our infrastructure,” he pointed out.
Constructed in the 70’s the 5-km viaduct traverses the Candaba Swamp and connects the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Initially built with a 2 x 2 configuration or two lanes for each direction, it was converted in 2017 to a 2 x 3 to maximize its capacity and is now serving an estimated 80,000 motorists daily.
“The construction of the Candaba Third Viaduct is a testament to our collective commitment to meet these growing demands head-on. This project, with the support of President Bongbong Marcos, is a significant component of the government’s Build Build Build program,” he said.
“It exemplifies our determination to enhance connectivity, promote economic development, and uplift the lives of our people,” Speaker Romualdez added.
He noted that the project will not only enhance the efficiency of our transportation network but also contribute to the overall socio-economic development of the region, as it would create jobs, attract investments, and stimulate economic growth.
“As we break ground today, we are not just laying the foundation for a new structure; we are paving the way for progress, prosperity, and a brighter future for our nation. The Candaba Third Viaduct will stand tall as a symbol of our aspirations, our commitment to sustainable development, and our unwavering dedication to the welfare of our people,” Speaker Romualdez pointed out.
Last May, the House of Representatives approved on third reading House Bill No. 8078, seeking to adopt a 30-year National Infrastructure Program (NIP).
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INGREDIENTS
1 egg
15g butter, melted
Tangzhong
20g bread flour
90g water
Dough
330g bread flour
1 tsp salt
20g sugar
7g fast action yeast
120g whole milk, warm
1 egg, room temperature
1 egg yolk, room temperature
30g butter, room temperature
