Modern Jeep Prototypes, Powered by beep Fare Collection System

AF Payments Inc., the Ayala-Metro Pacific consortium behind beep™ card, brings its automated fare collection system to the 1st Philippine Auto Parts Expo (PhilAPEX). Several of the modern jeepney prototypes on display at the event were furnished with a working beep™ card reader that employs a tap in-tap out scheme. Passengers tap in upon riding, and tap out before alighting. The fare is calculated based on the distance traveled. This is the first ever automated fare collection solution made for jeepneys.

The jeepney prototypes on exhibit are new models that already comply with the Department of Transportation’s jeepney modernization mandate.

Peter Maher, President of AF Payments, said ”We are ready to support the Dept of Transportation’s PUJ modernization program.  We have developed a beep card service that is affordable to jeepney operators and will surely be appreciated by commuters in Metro Manila who have already purchased 4 million beep cards.”

PhilAPEX 2017 was held on October 12-13 at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City. It was organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, Board of Investments, Department of Transportation, Philippine Parts Maker Association Inc., Mitsubishi Motors, Toyota, and the Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines Inc.



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About AF Payments Inc.
AF Payments Inc. is a consortium of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) and Ayala Corp. that provides contactless payment solutions in the Philippines through its integrated product and service offerings, thereby enhancing the transaction experience of every Filipino.

Its tap-to-pay system, the beep™ card, is available for use in all three elevated railways (LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3), select bus lines, CAVITEX, NLEX, and at select FamilyMart and Robinsons Movieworld branches. The beep card is reloadable up to P10,000 and is valid for four years. Off-rail reloading options include select outlets of Bayad Center, SM Bills Payment, Villarica, Tambunting, FamilyMart, and Circle K.

Website and Social Media
www.beeptopay.com
www.facebook.com/beepcardph
www.twitter.com/beep_card
www.instagram.com/beep_card_ph/

KALASAG: Koleksyon ng mga Nakabiting Tinig sa Saliw ng Oyayi

Tritosroda Theater Productions launches its very first production entitled KALASAG: Koleksyon ng mga Nakabiting Tinig sa Saliw ng Oyayi in collaboration with Artist Laboratory Productions, Baon Collective, Karl Medina, Mark Mirando, The UP Repertory Company, The Scenius Pro., Labi Productions, and Tanghalang Aranzazu. Concept and overall direction by Karen Gaerlan. Each collaborator has a designated sub-theme discussing a degree and/or state experienced under the theme Dreams Sequences. There will be eight (8) sites dubbed and sub-themed as follows:
Pangarap, Panaginip, Bangungot, Ilusyon, Imahinasyon, Hiraya, Handuraw-An, Mahika Realistika.

KALASAG shall rekindle hope and inspire the fulfillment of aspirations and endeavors of every Filipino dreamer. Through this collaborative devise, we, as partners shall believe that, “The things we dream of and wish for define us.”

KALASAG shall have its run on November 7-12, 7pm & November 21-26, 7pm at Bantayog ng mga Bayani – Open Grounds, Quezon City. Tickets shall be priced at Five Hundred Pesos (P500) with a special student discount of Four Hundred Pesos (P400).

For show-buying and sponsorship inquiries, you may contact Kristine Bautista (0926-7016291) / tritosroda@gmail.com


SUMMARY OF SITES
Imahinasyon as a monologue was written as a personal piece dealing with the conscious mind and how it speaks of and with itself, arguing and agreeing with itself all at the same time, happening all in a day. And within this day is the simultaneous representation of the mundane day-to-day routine of life, and the deeper subconscious that continually seeks authentication by intermittently making its presence felt.

While there is no traditional narrative in the text, the existence of human layers are woven into the site. As a whole, Imahinasyon may be best described
as an experimental moving installation.

Handuraw-an. "Kwentong Labi" is an art installation that utilizes mixed media such as film, performance and music. It is a journey into the subconscious of a woman battling with her inner conflicts and grief. This Handuraw-an site narrates two monologues of a man and a woman; both reminiscent of their experiences in love, be it victory or defeat.

Pangarap. In their adult life, three childhood friends meet again and reveal each other’s journey towards achieving
their dream.

Ilusyon. A devised performance that critques the current “Father of our nation” and his “sons".

Majika Realistika. A satirical performance that critiques how Filipinos are lead like lamb by a so-called “shepherd” on television. Furthermore, it challenges the audience to do something about women’s rights.

Hiraya. HonesTea Shop provides a safe haven for those people who are currently suffering from depression. The shop aims to instill into its customers that in this challenging life you are not alone.

Bangungot is a 12-minute travelogue performance inspired by the story of slain transwoman Jennifer Laude.

Fictionalized by the U.P. Repertory Company, it becomes a story of two siblings abused by a domineering patriarch that eventually led to their escape into a more hellish sphere of the prostitution ring, and would lead one of them into the hands of another abusive man.

Panaginip. Why are there people who don’t want to wake up from their dream? Is it because of the happiness that it brings? All that you want is given? Is it the same with Elsa so that she can feel happy or she just wants to look back in the past and stay there forever?he personal experiences and news about Oplan Tokhang.

Majika Realistika. A satirical performance that critiques how Filipinos are lead like lamb by a so-called “shepherd” on television. Furthermore, it challenges the audience to do something about women’s rights.

This production will be in partnership with collaborating theatre companies, organizations, community groups and
freelance artists from different backgrounds; each with a designated sub-theme discussing a degree and/or state
experienced under the theme Dream Sequences. There will be eight (8) sites dubbed and sub-themed as follows:

Pangarap
Panaginip
Bangungot
Ilusyon
Imahinasyon
Hiraya
Handuraw-An
Mahika Realistika

Each site will be handled independently by our partner-collaborators and shall hold ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes of performance duration repeated eight (8) times per show with guides leading audience members to each site/ performance venue.

A commemorative performance shall serve as a summation and conclusion to close the performance. Throughout the performance/s, audience participation is highly encouraged.

This collaboration aims to:

a) Afford artists the liberty and space to express and stage their chosen sub-theme as desired;
b) Break from the convention of a fourth wall;
c) Create minimalistic installation piece/s within a given budget without jeopardizing quality and standard of
performance/s;
d) Devise performance/s where local Filipino work/s can be showcased by both amateur and professional
artists;
e) Encourage audience members to play a part in the progression and revelation of the narrative of vignette/s
and/or episodic sequence/s.

The Stage Is Yours Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 Premieres This Thursday, 12th October at 8:30pm on AXN

The electrifying new season of Asia’s Got Talent will premiere this Thursday, October 12 on AXN in a special 2-hour episode at 8:30pm.

This season, viewers can expect more thrills, more surprises and a whole new generation of stars as 165 acts from 15 Asian countries compete for the USD100,000 grand prize.

The judges, 16-time Grammy-award winner and music producer David Foster; internationally acclaimed singing sensation Anggun and newcomer to the series, multi-platinum recording artist Jay Park, are in the hot seat to determine who goes through to the next round in the first five episodes; but it’s the audience – the ‘fourth judge’ – who will vote in the semi-final episodes to determine the ultimate winner. Adding to the series are the dynamic new hosts Alan Wong and Justin Bratton who will entertain viewers with their witty banter and spontaneity on and off the stage.

To watch extended highlights of Asia’s Got Talent and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, fans can subscribe to the official YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com/AsiasGotTalent.

Asia’s Got Talent is supported by presenting sponsor Traveloka, the leading travel booking app for all flight and hotel needs; and sponsoring partner Great Eastern Life, the market leader in the conventional life insurance business and the largest life insurer in Malaysia by asset size.

In the Philippines, Asia’s Got Talent is brought to you by Cherifer, Tangkad Sagad, KFC Delivery and Vivo Smart Phone.

Marina Bay Sands, Asia’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destination, is the official venue partner of Asia’s Got Talent.

@AsiasGotTalent / #AXNAsia / #AsiasGotTalent

www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent
AXN is available on Cablelink Channel 38, Cignal Channel 121, Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Satellite TV Channel 20, G Sat Channel 51, and SKYCable Channel 49. AXN HD is available on SKYCable Channel 247.

Akbayan Urges LGUs: Drop the Dropbox

Akbayan is urging local government units (LGUs) to #DropTheBox and boycott the implementation of Tokhang dropboxes that will only increase the number of killings under Duterte’s policy-to-kill.

The new DILG memorandum installing Tokhang dropboxes in barangays to fish out accused drug suspects puts the burden of implementation to the LGUs.

“The Tokhang dropboxes make ordinary people participants of Duterte's bloodlust. It puts blood on their hands by breeding distrust in the neighborhood,” Akbayan President Machris Cabreros said. “LGUs should not give their constituents the cruel option to submit names of people to target for killings.”

“Thousands of people have been killed ever since President Duterte started his War on Drugs, most of which cannot afford a day in court. The Tokhang dropbox is a raffle draw for killings,” Cabreros said. “The more entries people send, the more chances of killings.”

Akbayan is urging LGUs around the country to not comply with the DILG and PNP in bringing the deadly drop boxes to their barangays. Akbayan is demanding DILG to rescind the memorandum implementing the drop box which violates a number of constitutional rights.

“Let’s hold no illusion that the Tokhang boxes will keep our barangays safe from both the killings and the drug menace. LGUs should address the drug problem by healing and not killing,” Cabreros added.

Top Local Acts Liven Up the Nightlife at Centerplay, City of Dreams Manila

When it comes to nightly entertainment this October, Centerplay at the heart of City of Dreams Manila’s gaming floor, raises the bar with its line-up of top local performers, from vocalists to bands that include: rock band Part 3, trio girl group Filipinas, 70’s and 80’s band Bloomfields, The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 finalist Jason Fernandez with ABS-CBN My Only Radio DJ and singer/host Ana Ramsey, and 60’s and beyond power band Higher Ground.

The entertainment venue with a high-tech digital circular screen that rises to reveal the live acts and provides 360-degree views of the entertainment, has female singer Jean Kiley serenading the crowd from 6 to 9 pm. Part 3 follows by rocking out 70’s hits and beyond on Mondays from 9 pm to 2 am alternating with Pulp. Jason Fernandez & Ana Ramsey regale guests with dynamic rock hits, pop chart-toppers, and classic ballads on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 pm, followed by Filipinas with their impeccable vocal harmony and graceful and energetic dance routines. Higher Ground band caps off Tuesday evenings at CenterPlay with a wide repertoire of 60’s classics and modern hits from 10 to 11 pm, 12 to 1 am, and 2 to 3 am.

Wednesday nights this month highlight Bloomfields from 6 to 9 pm, and Kudos Loves 80s alternating with Silk from 9 pm to 3 am. Silver Streak performs on Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm followed by In2it and Higher Ground alternating from 9 pm to 3 am. 

Weekends bring in performers: Paula Bianca on Fridays from 4 to 7 pm before 9teased from 7 to 10 pm, and the alternate sets of Pulp and Lil’ Eyes from 10 pm to 4 am. On Saturdays, Ava performs from 4 to 6 pm, Paula Bianca from 6 to 9 pm, and alternate performances by Pulp and Zyncxation from 9 pm to 3 am. On Sundays, Brad and Nina go live from 6 to 9 pm followed by alternating sets of In2it and Zyncxation from 9 pm to 3 am.

With 172 seats, CenterPlay’s circular contemporary entertainment bar offers a wide range of curated cocktails, premium spirits and liquor complemented by a light selection of Western and Asian fare. A hotdog bike station offers premium hotdogs and toppings from 3 pm to 2 am Mondays to Fridays, and 12 pm to 2 am Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Centerplay is open from 3 pm to 4 am on Mondays to Thursdays and 11 am to 4am on Fridays to Sundays and on holidays.

For reservations, interested parties may call CenterPlay at 800 8080, email guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit City of Dreams Manila’s website www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.

One World Champions Deuard Folayang and Martin Nguyen Face-Off in Manila

The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in conjunction with ​Caltex Havoline™, recently held the official ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD City Skyline Face-Off on Tuesday, 10 October, at the City Garden GRAND Building in Makati City, Philippines. Present at the event were main event competitors, reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang and newly-crowned ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen.

Folayang and Nguyen are scheduled to do battle at the center of the ONE Championship cage in a main event bout at ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD, set for 10 November at the iconic Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.

Ticket information for ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD is available at www.onefc.com.

Official photos for the ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD City Skyline Face-Off available at this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxHVlFU0lKiIZVNWd25TYmtWa1U?usp=sharing

Lennard Kwek, Asia Pacific Marketing Manager, Chevron, stated: "We are excited at the possibilities and the opportunities for growth in both companies. The values of ONE and the strength of the athletes, resonate deeply to the core of Havoline on genuine strength. Caltex Havoline believes that, just like the bouts in the ONE Championship cage, our vehicles often face difficult conditions on the road. But with a proven warrior against friction, wear and sludge deposits, you can be sure that you will have a smooth and worry-free ride.”

Eduard Folayang, ONE Lightweight World Champion, stated: “Martin [Nguyen] is a great martial artist and an amazing competitor. He has earned the highest degree of my respect. There is absolutely no chance that I am coming into this bout underestimating him. I am prepared for the best Martin Nguyen possible, one that has no weaknesses. This bout will be talked about long after it is finished, as two champions face-off inside the cage. I live for these challenges, and I am motivated for victory, for the pride and honor of the Philippines.”

Martin Nguyen, ONE Featherweight World Champion, stated: “I like Eduard [Folayang]. I said to myself I did not want to compete against someone I like and take away their glory, but opportunities like this do not come around too often. And, if I refused to do this, someone else was going to compete against him and take his glory. So it is strictly business. I am in a super bout for the first time ever in ONE Championship history to become a two-division champion. This match is not going to go the distance.”

Eduard “Landslide” Folayang of the legendary Team Lakay in Baguio City is one of the Philippines’ most experienced martial artists. After nearly a decade of competing in various promotions, Folayang has amassed an impressive 18-5 professional record. The 33-year-old veteran is currently riding a four-bout winning streak against high-profile opponents, including an emphatic technical knockout victory over Japanese legend Shinya Aoki to capture the ONE Lightweight World Championship in 2016. Showcasing a highly-improved wrestling and grappling arsenal, Folayang thoroughly defeated top challenger Ev Ting in his first title defense last April. Now set to return to the ONE Championship cage in Manila, Folayang will face ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin Nguyen in a cross-divisional showdown.

28-year-old Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Sydney, Australia, is a highly-skilled finisher and one of the most talented featherweights in martial arts. In his most recent bout, Nguyen stepped into the ONE Championship cage last August, scoring the biggest victory of his career when he stopped former undefeated featherweight champion Marat “Cobra” Gafurov in Kuala Lumpur to capture the ONE Featherweight World Championship. Sporting a 9-1 professional record, Nguyen’s all-around skill set allows him to compete at the highest level of competition. In a much-anticipated battle between division champions, Nguyen is set to face the Philippines’ Eduard Folayang in Manila for the Filipino’s coveted ONE Lightweight World Championship.

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

Fly Me to the Moon All Set to Open on October 13

Palanca Hall of Fame Writer Rody Vera's New Play

Artist Playground in cooperation with Japan Foundation’s latest production “FLY ME TO THE MOON,” an original play penned by Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature Hall of Famer RODY VERA is all set to open on October 13, 2017 at ARTIST PLAYGROUND 112 West Avenue, Quezon City.

Directed by PAUL JAKE PAULE, “ FLY ME TO THE MOON” is about the story of Melanie who embarks on a journey to Japan to help her family make ends meet. Using her charm, she boards on a ship full of flesh-hungry sea crew, and finds comfort in Jo, a karayuki-san who longs for her one true love Ibrahim. On the ship, the two draw parallels between their lives as they unfold their own stories. Soon, Melanie and Jo part ways to follow their own pavement, but still keep a piece of each other’s heart.

The cast and character descriptions of ‘FLY ME TO THE MOON’ are as follows:
FATIMA CADIZ and DEA FORMACIL shall alternately play the role of Karayuki.

Jo or Karayuki-san has suffered like all the other girls in their province, Amakusa. She became a sex slave at her young age in a neighboring country to comply with their country’s need for a female soldier.

Unfortunately while she was in this foreign country serving men, she fell in love with Ibrahim without her realizing that it is love. The reason why she doesn’t know is because she never received love before even from her family who sold her just to make her brother a man. And because of love, she died.

Karayuki-san believes that people love, people die. That was the love that she had experienced but she’s still hopeful that even they weren’t able to be together in this life, they will still have a chance to be together in their next life of the afterlife.

ALDY CADUPAY, AI HOSE KI and XOSH ARDIO shall alternately essay the role of Melanie.

Melanie is confident, strong-willed and positive in life. His story is like the story of every gay in our country. They want to go to Japan or other country in search of a better life and also the surgery that could make them a real woman. They are willing to take a risk just to achieve their goal. In Melanie’s case, he even snuck in a ship even though he’s not sure what’s waiting for him.

CLIFFORD GONZALES, AR AR RAMILO and BJ OCAMPO shall alternately play the role of Ibrahim /Cat.

A muslim man who fell in love with Karayuki san while she was in Sandakan Brothel No. 3. We can tell that Ibrahim might be a passionate man but due to this love, there is a possibility that he died and reincarnated to a cat.

Jo said that he moves like a cat. He sneaks just to see her and that’s the reason why the cat is still with her soul/ghost. It might be waiting for them to reunite in the future as different people or in afterlife.

MANU GALLARDO and JUN NAYRA shall alternately play the role of the Captain.
The Captain is depicted as a cruel man but he’s just like any man who felt like he’s trapped in the vast ocean with nothing but sharks as his companion. He’s even willing to have sex with a man just to fulfill his lust for human flesh.

The Players, Artist Playground’s very own group of artists shall play various roles in the ensemble, namely: Josh Adamero, Lliwel Agita, Aljean Badar, Leonardo Bania, Searl Escalona, Julia Garcia, Alleah Hugo, Vincent Macapobre, Reyn Mercado, Ariel Pan, Christopher Perez, Joyan Que, Beaulah Mae Saycon, Christian Silang, and Fernilyn Toladro.

The Artistic Team of FLY ME TO THE MOON is led by Paul Jake Paule (Director), Roeder Camañag (Artistic Director & Choreographer), Jesse Lucas (Music By), Mailes Kanapi (Artistic Consultant) Jeffrey Camañag (Production Design Consultant) Searl Escalona (Assistant Director) John Mark Yap (Lay-out Designer & Projection Design) Aly Mondonedo (Photographer) Sem Pabion & Princess Tuason (Dramaturg) Rowena Jarito(Sound Designer), Kimberly Claire Somoza (Lighting Designer) and Reynoso Mercado (Production Designer).

The Production Team OF FLY ME TO THE MOON is led by Kimberly Claire Somoza (Production Manager), Jessa Bisnar (Assistant PM), Joselito “Toots” Tolentino (Publicist), Mary Rose Agapito (Stage Manager), Ariel Pan (Deputy Stage Manager), Beaulah Mae Saycon (ASM ) , Star Alferez & Anna Clarisa Timbal (Spinner), Alex Gallo & Alleah Hugo (Costume Mistress) Julia Garcia & Christian Silang (Prop head), Fernilyn Toladro (Sponsorship) and Set team : Glenn Caspe, Josh Adamero and Joyan Kiu.

‘FLY ME TO THE MOON’ will run from October 13 – 22, 2017.

Fridays (Oct 13 & 20) 8pm, Saturdays (Oct 14 & 21) 4pm & 8pm and Sundays (Oct 15 & 22) 4pm & 8pm

Venue: ARTIST PLAYGROUND, Arts Above
112 West Avenue Quezon City.

For tickets, call Ticketworld 8919999.
For inquiries, please call 09759193179 c/o Kimberly Claire Somoza.

Visit Artist Playground's website at https://www.artistplayground.ph; Facebook, Twitter & Instagram : @artplayg

STRATENUS: Building Forces of Concrete Strategies

KOSMOS: Take Further Discoveries
Proudly as it Presents: STRATENUS: Building Forces of Concrete Strategies

It’s the grandest time of the year for Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ Department of Advertising and Public Relations, as the graduating students hold its 16th Students’ Advertising Congress entitled, KOSMOS: Take Further Discoveries.

The Student Advertising Congress is an annual event of the department, wherein various seminars are conducted and organized by each section in the 4th year level. This event aims to develop students’ event management skill, establish linkage with potential employers and supplement classroom teachings.

BAPR 4-2D, Sin2naDo, is one organizers that will handle the seminar entitled, STRATENUS: Building Forces of Concrete Strategies. This seminar will talk about how successful agencies deal with strategic planning and its relevance to our trends and issues. It aims to provide students’ new ways to come with the best and effective strategies at the same time develop their strategic thinking.

Different well-known personalities in the world of Advertising and Public Relations will give a talk about winning clients, creative shift in the advertising industry, strategic planning and the discover the unexplored world of public relations which will surely give the students from different universities a seminar they will never forget on October 12 & 13, 2017, 9:00 am up to 6:00 pm at PUP Bulwagang Balagtas, Anonas St. Sta.Mesa Manila. Updates will be posted on our official facebook page at facebook.com/SIN2NADO. Come and witness the grandest event of the year.

Learn, have fun and enjoy.

STRATENUS: Building Concrete Strategies is brought to you by, Uber, Dasom, Dusty Cloud, Diana Stalder, Dermablend, Nature spring, Red Images, Red Bull, Kim Store, Dermcare, Rakrakan, Richen’s Catering, Yoshinoya, Kettle, National Instruments, Kettle Korn, Craft Central, Joanna’s Place, Adobo Magazine, Previa Salon, Black Beauty, Creative Salon, Rakista Radio, Chalk Magazine, Wazzup Pilipinas, Inquirer.net, Inquirer.pop, Aktivshow, DZUP, Light Network and Creative Voices.

WALANG KUKURAP: Raising Awareness on the Different Forms of Corruption in the Philippine Bureaucracy

“Ang mga kurakot sa gobyerno hindi basta basta nauubos, pero ang pasensya ng taong bayan konting konti na lang!”

Inihahandog ng UP Circle of Administrators, kasama rin ang Wazzup Pilipinas at Uncle Cheffy Catering Services by The Fort & Robinsons Magnolia Branches, ang “WALANG KUKURAP: Raising Awareness on the Different Forms of Corruption in the Philippine Bureaucracy.”

Magkita-kita tayo ngayong darating na Oktubre a dose, ganap na ala-una ng hapon, sa NCPAG Room 307.

Ang kaganapang ito ay naglalayong mas imulat pa ang mga kabataan hinggil sa usaping korupsyon sa ating bansa.

Tandaan: Kapag namulat na, WAG NANG KUMURAP PA! #BawalAngKurap #MulatPaPinas #WalangKukurap #LumayasaKorupsyon #LUMAYA #ACLE2017

(Ito ay bukas para sa lahat ng estudyante, UP man o hindi. May pameryenda si mayor, besh.)

DOE to Develop PH as LNG Hub

The Department of Energy (DOE) today bared plans to develop the domestic natural gas industry, and eventually transform the Philippines as the liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading and trans-shipment hub in the Asia-Pacific Region.

According to Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, the DOE is "already preparing the necessary policies as we approach the depletion of indigenous natural gas supply from Malampaya by 2024.”

“By diversifying our energy mix through LNG, we are ensuring a secure and stable supply of energy. This is a priority,” Cusi pointed out.

The DOE public consultation was held Tuesday (10 October) at its headquarters in BGC, Taguig City to fine-tune the draft Philippine Natural Gas Regulation (PNGR), the policy framework that will guide the development of the natural gas industry in the country.

The DOE presented the draft PNGR in accordance with several key considerations:

1. The expected drop in indigenous natural gas supply coming from Malampaya gas field by 2024.

2. The potential of LNG to cover the increasing mid-merit to peaking demand of the Philippines which is expected to require around 18,500 megawatts (MW) by 2040 based on the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP).

3. The potential of LNG/natural gas-fired power plants in complementing renewables which are poised to increase from 5,000 MW to 15,000 MW by 2035.

4. The potential of LNG to replace diesel-fired power plants in off-grid areas.

5. The expected non-power demand for natural gas from the commercial, industrial, transportation, and even household sectors.

The Philippine Natural Gas Regulation (PNGR) public consultation was attended by interested local and foreign stakeholders Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc., Aboitiz Power, CN Energy, Energy Development Corporation, CNOOC, Embassy of Australia, Embassy of Singapore, Embassy of Japan, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Energy World Corporated Ltd., Gas Power Solutions, GE Philippines, Inc., IE Singapore, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, JGC Philippines Inc., JSK Gas Corporation, JSK Holdings, KEPCO Philippines Corporation, Lantau Group, Marubeni Philippines Corporation, Metro Pacific Investments, Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.), National Power Corporation, Osaka Gas Manila, Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd., Philippine Petroleum Association of Upstream Industry Inc. (PAP), Sumitomo Corporation of the Philippines, Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. Ltd., SK E&S, SSB Cryogenic Equipment Pte Ltd., Tokyo Gas Co, Ltd., Total Gas and Power Asia, Vires, PXP Energy Corporation, Shell, Philodrill, Star Power, PHINMA, First Gen Corporation, Blackstone, CleanRock, Basic Energy Corporation, Enerbay, Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation, CGN New Energy Holdings Co. Ltd., Shell Philippines Exploration B.V., SCU, PhiLNG, Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation, City Enro (BCG), LGU-Pagbilao, Philippine National Oil Company, First Gas, Puno and Peñarroyo Law Offices, International Finance Corporation.