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A8 METRO Group barred from Cathay flight Bound for HK, passengers found with fake boarding passes By Anthony Ching Not so fast. Alert Cathay Pacific ground crew at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) prevented on Monday 13 passengers from boarding a flight bound for Hong Kong for possession of fake boarding passes. The passes bore the same fake security numbers that did not correspond with any ticket sold by the airline. All 13 were turned over to Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials for investigation. Of the 13, Loreta Adelan Leynes was tagged by the other passengers as the one who arranged all airline and hotel bookings. But Leynes said she herself did not know the flight passes to be fake. She said was only instructed to send the copies of the self-printed boarding passes to her companions John Henry Dodson, Editor Tuesday, 9 July 2019 Daily Tribune for presentation. Some of their hotel accommodation were also canceled. Leynes pointed at one Jenifer Salud as the point person in all transactions. The passengers were all instructed to wear a herbal company’s T-shirt to facilitate their being cleared for departure at the NAIA. BI officials expressed belief the 12 at least were victims of human trafficking, thus were turned over to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking. No booking Thirteen apparent victims of human trafficking were barred from boarding their Hong Kong flight. AFP CoA: Remit, use Green Fund now QC pressed on unused fees LGU, not retailers, should hold environmental budget By Hananeel Bordey The Commission on Audit (CoA) has pressed the Quezon City government to collect P341,428,658 in so-called Green Fund from retailers who levy customers the fee for not bringing with them reusable bags. The Green Fund created by a QC ordinance (SP-2350, S.2014) was declared by the CoA in December 2018 as a public fund subject to CoA examination to ensure their proper utilization. Malls, supermarkets and department stores, as well as similar establishments, collect the amounting to two pesos Plastic Recovery System Fee to encourage the public to bring along reusable bags when shopping. The fees collected are held by the retailers to support environmental initiatives of the city government. However, CoA noted the marginal utilization of the fund which as of end 2018 stood at P341 million. Unused Of the said amount, P24,830,307.52 was spent by the retailers for various environmental projects, leaving a balance of P316,598,350.48. For 2012, 2013 and 2015, the Green Fund collected was not used for any environmental projects of the local government in Quezon City. In 2018, P17,508,174.72 was spent, the highest expenditure 13 fall in drug sting for the green programs of the city. CoA pushed the local government of Quezon City to order the immediate remittance of the remaining Green Fund maintained by retailers, with the city government proposing to amend the ordinance that created it. TWG created The proposed amendments will undergo deliberations in a technical working group (TWG) which will review the implementation and enforcement of the ordinance. In a rejoinder, CoA said that state auditors are still waiting for the demand letters issued to the retailers for the immediate remittance of the Green Fund. CoA recommended the amendment of section 14 (1) of the city ordinance to increase the penalties on retailers not remitting the fund to the local government’s coffers. The ordinance imposed a P1,000 fine for the first offense of non-remittance, P3,000 for the second offense and P5,000 and cancelation of the business permit for the third offense. The audit body wanted a definite schedule of remittance, either monthly or quarterly, to be recorded under the General Fund, under the Trust and Liabilities Account. CoA also asked the local government unit to be decisive in using the fund to ensure the welfare of its constituents. At the rate the police are arresting people linked to the illegal drugs trade, jails all over the country will continue to break at the seams. In Marikina, 13 suspected drug pushers were arrested in a lone buy-bust operation in Barangay Fortune. Collared were Jinoben Reyes, alias Timtim, 18; Mark Josel Malda, alias Aldog, 25; Luzviminda Mendoza, 55; Roy Ramos, 27; Arturo Naanep, 41; Emy Ponado, 54; Kristian Gumarao, 29; Ferdinand Licudan Jr., 30; Joshue Silva, 44; John Patrick Ignacio, 26; Jeric Nalda, 24; Justin David, 20; and Myra Mendoza, 40; all residents of Barangay Fortune. Prior to the drug sting, a report from a confidential informant was received by the drug enforcement unit of Marikina City Police Station about the illegal drug trade of alias Timtim. An undercover cop then bought a sachet of shabu from alias Timtim and his two cohorts, which signalled the entry of the other cops into the picture. The 10 other suspects were also nabbed while in the act of buying shabu from the three, said the police. Neil Alcober Life-threatening “Botcha” or double-dead chicken and pork meat are intercepted bound for Divisoria, thereby saving from harm those who could have unwittingly bought and cooked them. Pinaglabanan Shrine up for rehab By Neil Alcober The San Juan City government on Monday broke ground for its P188-million one-stop shop government center in Barangay St. Joseph. The ceremonies were graced by newly elected Mayor Francis Zamora, his father, Rep. Ronaldo Zamora, city council and department heads. San Juan’s one-stop shop breaks ground. The six-story facility, which will be constructed just across the present city hall, will house all offices of national agencies for easier transactions. “This is a one-stop shop wherein we will provide offices for national agencies like the PCSO (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office), SSS (Social Security Service System), DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs), THE Pinaglabanan Shrine will be refurbished to the tune of P50 million. NBI (National Bureau of Investigation), LTO (Land Transportation Office) and BIR (Bureau of Internanal Revenue). We will put them together in one building to fast-track the process,” Zamora said. Zamora also started on Monday the complete rehabilitation of the historic Pinaglabanan Shrine located near the city hall. “This is a P50-million site development and complete rehabilitation project aimed at reinvigorating the Pinaglabanan Shrine,” he said. The project covers the repair and installation of new walkways, lights, landscaping, overall design and perimeter fences. “We will also install a 10-seater comfort room and a drinking fountain,” the mayor added. The construction of the government center and the rehabilitation of Pinaglabanan Shrine are funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways through Rep. Zamora. “Ardales stripped of gun, badge” Metro Manila police chief Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said yesterday SMSgt. Arnulfo Ardales of the San Juan City police will be disarmed and his badge confiscated. Ardales, the other day, was ordered relieved by Philippine National Police (PNP) director Gen. Oscar Albayalde after he was seen on a viral video cursing and threatening a man over a tiff over a store queue. Eleazar assured that Ardales will be meted out the necessary sanctions if it’s proven he went out of bounds in acting like a raging bull against complainant Aaron Estrada. Ardales had been restricted to the Eastern Police District headquarters during the pendency of his investigation. The incident happened in a store along Aurora Boulevard at the corner of R. Lagmay Street in Barangay Ermitaño, San Juan City. Eleazar said as “public servants”, policemen should go the extra mile “to assist, help, and accommodate citizens beyond the call of duty.” “Also, as public servants, patience should be our virtue,” Eleazar said. Eleazar, at the same time, guaranteed the safety of the complainant and his family even as he urged them to file charges against the police officer. At the time of Eleazar’s visit at the San Juan City Police Station on Sunday, where the cop is assigned, Ardales was on day-off and could not be contacted. Eleazar then directed the chief of police of San Juan City to have Ardales report to the NCRPO immediately. He added that Albayalde himself ordered that Ardales be stripped of his badge and firearm. FTW
JOLLIBEE RIDES PANDA EXPRESS B11 IRAN ADMITS CAP BREACH B13 MERALCO LOWERS POWER RATES AGAIN B12 WB FINANCING BATAAN FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD Jun Vallecera, Editor Tuesday, 9 July 2019 Daily Tribune B11 BUSINESS B9 Travel between Phl, Israel needs further boosting ISRAEL Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz. By Joshua Lao ICC: Fake info & training on Incoterms CHAMBER LANE Jess Varela COMMENTARY Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz said that to have a more booming tourism industry in Israel and in the Philippines, direct flights from both countries should materialize By Elmer N. Manuel Fascinated by the tourism boom in the Philippines, Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz is keen on AL PADILLA “ It may be worthwhile to note that transactions should be agreed upon in writing before goods are shipped and never be automatically filled by invoicing software. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has issued a warning on fake info and training sessions on Incoterms 2020 being offered by groups not affiliated with ICC. Since its inception 80 years ago, ICC has been the sole trademark owner, producer and publisher of Incoterms rules which are amended and/or updated every 10 years. Incoterms 2010 continues to be the most current version of Incoterms rules and websites or other platforms created to inform the public of updates on Incoterms 2011, 2012, 2013 all the way to 2019 do not exist. What are Incoterms? A series of pre-determined international commercial terms published by the ICC, Incoterms are a set of rules under sales contracts which define respective obligations, costs and risks involved in the delivery of goods from seller to buyer. Currently, the 11 terms better known with their acronyms are: CIF-cost insurance freight; CFR-cost & freight; CIP-carriage &insurance paid to; CPTcarriage paid to; DAP-delivered at place; DAT-delivered “copying” the programs and the projects of the Philippine government regarding tourism. In an online interview with “Straight Talk with Daily Tribune,” Harpaz pointed out that while he knows that majority of Filipinos visit Israel to go to the Holy Land, he stressed that Filipinos do not need visas to enter Israel, noting the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Israel. He also said that aside from tourism, investments and joint ventures are also in store for the relations of the two countries and even noted that “Filipino is a brand name for hospitality and great service in Israel.” “Tourism is a major component and it goes both directions,” Harpaz said. “Filipinos are telling me it’s in the bucket list of every Filipino to visit the Holy Land, I had the honor to be the official escort of President Duterte in his really historic visit to Israel last September… and you don’t need visa… this is really, really unique… I know that Filipinos need visas to European countries — Australia I think, to the US… no visa for Filipinos.” P5B revenues from fuel marking eyed With its implementation to begin in the second half, the fuel marking program is expected to generate at least P5 billion in revenues for the national coffers for this year, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said on Monday. “The implementation of the fuel marking program is expected to boost government revenue by at least P5 billion in 2019. The issuance of the circular is a product of extensive preparations that started in November 2018,” Dominguez said. “With the issuance of the circular and under the terms of reference with the French consortium that won the bid, at least 95 percent of all marking sites will be operational by the end of the year,” he added. According to him, the consortium will deliver the necessary equipment over the next few weeks as marking operations are expected to start within this quarter. Moreover, the Finance chief noted that the joint circular was crafted through consultations with various stakeholders and partner agencies such as the Departments of Energy and of Environment and Natural Resources. To recall, the government estimated a massive P20 to P40 billion in additional revenues from the program but with its implementation to start by this quarter, it was reduced to at least P5 billion. According to the circular, only petroleum products for local consumption with proof of payment of taxes will be subject for marking. at terminal; DDP-delivered duty paid; ExW-ex works; FAS-free alongside ship; FCA-free carrier and FOB-free on board. These terms are recognized by governments, legal authorities and practitioners the world over. It is important for traders to master these terms as they will indicate the Tasks, Costs and Risks associated with the transportation and delivery of goods and likewise determine responsibilities in all points of transit. Knowing and understanding your Incoterms reduces, if not eliminate, disputes and misunderstandings during the transportation of goods. Users are given a better perspective in the execution of transactions and interfacing with logistics, finance and insurance. Moreover, it becomes clearly critical in marine insurance claims as they will define who has the insurable interest at different points of transit. It may be worthwhile to note that transactions should be agreed upon in writing before goods are shipped and never be automatically filled by invoicing software. The past 80 years since the adoption of this rulesbased international trade system in 1936, Incoterms rules continue to remain relevant to business and governments, making it the language of cross border trade. To date, ICC has not released any material on the new updates or amendments for Incoterms 2020. Its official release is scheduled on September of this year where the ICC national committee in the Philippines, the ICCP, will launch an information drive through a series of fora it will conduct starting October. The new amendments for Incoterms 2020 will take effect on 1 January. Falling for non-ICC affiliated training sessions or misuse of Incoterms rules may get businesses and other users run the risk of spending resources for false information. This could be a costly mistake. The public is advised to check on the official ICC website or get in touch with ICC Philippines for the correct information. Harpaz also stressed that to have a more booming tourism industry in Israel and in the Philippines, direct flights from both countries should materialize. “In order to have very successful tourism relations, you need to have direct flights — which we still don’t have — and a visa waiver, which we have both with Israelis and Filipinos,” Harpaz said. One anecdote you know, when somebody passes away in Israel they put an obituary in the paper, I remember this all my life… they put his wife, his son and you see at the end — a Filipino caregiver and his name. The envoy narrated that the number of Filipino tourists in Israel during the first quarter of 2019 went up to 35 percent and even with that progress, Harpaz stressed that they are still campaigning to attract more Filipino tourists in Israel. “We are doing here campaigns in the Philippines to bring more Filipinos to Israel… because Filipinos come to tell me, ‘Ambassador what about the paperwork?’ I tell them “walang paperwork,” not necessary. And we see them not only as for pilgrimage, because the tourists usually, when they come to Israel, the Filipinos, if they come in groups, they go to Jerusalem, my hometown where I was born, and they go to the Dead Sea, to Masada, to the sea of Galilee to Nazareth, but there’s much more to see,” Harpaz said. The Ambassador also recounted that Israelis are also flourishing in the Philippines, noting that there are already two synagogues in the country. “We see Israelis coming here by the thousands… here in Makati we have already two synagogues… there’s one in El Nido… in El Nido, because of the Israelis tourists,” Harpaz added. “I see the numbers are growing dramatically. When it comes to this tourist exchange and it will be just more and more.” Harpaz also pointed out that the Philippines is more like a paradise and stressed the similarities between the two countries. “What is so common between Israelis and Filipinos… mainly two things and I think that’s what gets so close to Pinoys… the heart of Israeli society is the family and the heart of the Filipino society is the family. The second element is Israelis are very friendly and it goes the same,” Harpaz said. “There’s a tradition in this country with Jews. We’re always accepted historically, there’s no anti-Semitism, I see the growing Jewish and Israeli population here, I mentioned it, you have cultural restaurants in Manila… you can eat anywhere.” The envoy also reiterated that Israelis have a lot to emulate from Filipinos and extended his gratitude to the countless Filipino workers who are taking care of their elderly, stressing his love for the Filipinos and that they are part of the Israel society. “We love them, they are part of us, we treat them well, they get paid well, they have their churches. I mentioned earlier you can go to Tel Aviv and have halo-halo and balut. There’s a culture and Filipinos are part of our society. I just want to say thank you,” Harpaz said. “One anecdote you know, when somebody passes away in Israel they put an obituary in the paper, I remember this all my life… they put his wife, his son and you see at the end — a Filipino caregiver and his name. This is a phenomenon,” he added. Asked what can Israel learn from the Philippines, Harpaz said that the Israelis are not merely assisting the Philippines, but rather sharing its technology and innovation with the country. “We are not assisting you… we are sharing our experience with you… that is how it goes… and we have areas of strength, and there are things that we can learn from you… I mentioned caregivers, tourism and others… and from our perspective, there are the traditional things that we did all the years, which is mainly agriculture and water technologies,” Harpaz said. “I think I see the young generation of Filipinos — smart, motivated, highly educated. Philippines can become, I believe, a cluster of innovation, a cluster of startups. And I see the Israeli companies are already arriving here, especially after the President’s historic visit,” he added.
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