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P O R T F O L I OThe Official Publication of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. August 2014

ICTSI invests on automated technology, equipment for Australian terminal

ICTSI OPERATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

InternationalContainer TerminalServices, Inc.

COVER STORY4 ICTSI invests on automated technology,

equipment for Australian terminal

ICTSI NEWSBREAK6 Christian R.

Gonzalez guests on ANC’s Headstart with Karen Davila

7 ICTSI launches incentive program for Manila truckers

SHIP AHOY7 Maiden voyage

of Manila-Subic vessel

MEETS & GREETS9 ICTSI visits

Port of Bissau8 ICTSI 1H net income up 23% to US$101.7 M

P O R T F O L I O INTERNATIONAL EDITION

T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r T e r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .2

TECH TALK10 BCT rolls out

new mobile computers

11 ICTSI Global IT commends AGCT

11 MICT upgrades data storage system

DO GOOD12 Parola trash

analyzed for livelihood opportunities

13 Mobile free clinics in Batangas, Subic

14 Batangas day care centers get new books, teaching aids

LEVEL UP14 MICT: Black

Team wins 2014 ICTSI basketball tourney

15 MICT: Internal CS excellence seminar

15 MICT: RTG operations training

SIDE B16 Balancing

motherhood and work life

AUGUST 2014



Artist’s perspective of Webb Dock East, the ICTSI Group’s first fully-automated container handling facility.

COVER STORY



ICTSI invests on automated technology, equipment for Australian terminal

Taps Cargotec’s Kalmar in the automation of new Melbourne container terminal

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. has earmarked over US$50 million for the supply of container handling equipment (CHE) and related automation technology at Webb Dock East,

Port of Melbourne’s newest container terminal in Victoria, Australia.

“This is a premier project for ICTSI in Australia and the partnership with Kalmar allows us to introduce cutting edge, best-proven automated container handling equipment and technologies to Webb Dock. Kalmar’s strong track record in delivering automated terminal solutions in Australia as well as in other parts of the world will help us to put Melbourne amongst the leading ports of the world.” — Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI Head of the Asia-Pacific Region

ICTSI has selected cargo and load handling solutions company, Cargotec Corporation of Finland, as key partner and supplier for the new terminal’s automation through the latter’s port equipment and technology unit, Kalmar. Orders have been placed for CHEs, which include 12 automated stacking cranes and 11 automated shuttle carriers, which will be delivered in 2016.

“This is a premier project for ICTSI in Australia and the partnership with Kalmar allows us to introduce cutting edge, best-proven automated container handling equipment and technologies to Webb Dock. Kalmar’s strong track record in delivering automated terminal solutions in Australia as well as in other parts of the world will help us to put Melbourne amongst the leading ports of the world,” says Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI Head of the Asia-Pacific Region.

Webb Dock East is operated and developed by ICTSI Australian unit, Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd. (VICT), a consortium where ICTSI owns 90 percent of the company. Partner Anglo Ports Pty. Ltd. holds 10 percent.

Cargotec-Kalmar’s partnership with VICT marks a milestone in Australia’s port infrastructure development. Australia has shown the way in port automation and Kalmar has played a key role in introducing innovative automation solutions to the country’s leading ports.

“We are extremely pleased to have been selected as the main partner in this landmark project. Our proven solutions and experience in port automation will not only ensure superior operating efficiency but also minimal environmental impact in this highly populated area. We are committed to delivering VICT a high-performing system with best of breed automated port equipment,” says Olli Isotalo, President of Kalmar.

The new terminal will introduce fully automated operations from gate to quayside and deliver an estimated capacity of 350,000 TEU in its first phase. When fully developed, the 35.4 hectare terminal will be able to handle up to 1.4 million TEUs annually. Construction of the terminal superstructure and facilities will start late 2014.

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ICTSI NEWSBREAK

Christian R. Gonzalez guests on ANC’s Headstart

with Karen Davila Karen Davila of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs interviewed Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI Head of Asia-Pacific Region, on ABS-CBN News Channel’s morning news program, Headstart, last August 11. He was the program’s guest resource person, where he discussed the City of Manila daytime truck ban, which resulted to a supply chain disruption and trade backlog at the Port of Manila. Mr. Gonzalez called on the local and national governments, and private sector port stakeholders to work together in solving the trade backlog.

Watch the full interview of Christian R. Gonzalez at ANC’s Headstart with Karen Davila



ICTSI launches incentive program for Manila truckersWith reports from Zinno Gudez

In a move to assist truckers affected by the truck ban, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) launched last 2 July an incentive program for accredited truck driver members of the Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO) and Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP).

SHIP AHOY

Maiden voyage of Manila-Subic vessel

West Ocean-3, a chartered vessel for the Subic Super Shuttle service, had its maiden call at Berth 6 of ICTSI’s flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) on 12 August.

The Manila-Subic shuttle service serves as a common feeder for shipping lines serving locators and shippers in and around northern Luzon, specifically port users of the Subic Bay Freeport. The service was recently launched by PTC Agency & Transport, Inc.

West Ocean-3 will have a bi-weekly schedule in Manila, shuttling containers to and from the MICT and the New Container Terminal – 1 in Subic.

The incentive program, an initiative of ICTSI’s Commercial and Risk Management Department, aims to assist truck drivers who may have been negatively affected by their shortened road travel time as a result of the expanded truck ban in the City of Manila.

Manila implemented an

July 2014 winners

PHP 2,000 + 1 sack of riceJoel PenaredondoAriel PequitaJuanito CambajiranLeopoldo OritRigelito Diaz Jr.Arman Dela RosaJeobel GarinRosendo ElloranJhonny DelgadoErnesto ElmissionRoberto BonaoBernabe Epifania

PHP 1,000 + 1 sack of riceMike CulanagArmando RamosWilson NapolesArnie JavierDennis TinioRomualdo CalesDennis FlorLionel SantosCrisanto GrimaldoAldrin QuitlongMartin MinguitoJim Fritz FerraterRichard CarmelotesJolly AnataJaime BonaRoly BitodoJoemar DevocionJordan CursoJaime TibayWalter GamaOrlando Sandiego

Half sack of riceEduardo Napere Reggynald SacalaRollie CaraniaganJerry JuanilloAlijandro RamirezJero VillarealAllan FormentoLeonard ValenzuelaRoger Dela CosteRoland BolosSalvador BuenaobraArsenio PlaydaEugenio Avela VillasordaAlvin BibonRushel RiveraRonelo OlivaresAlvin Amor

expanded truck ban in February to help decongest road traffic. The truck ban had negatively impacted the incomes of truck drivers due to the truck’s limited engagement time in the delivery of cargo. From four trips a day prior to the truck ban, truckers could only do a trip or two. Truck drivers servicing the Port

of Manila are contracted and paid by consignees on a per trip basis.

In a related development, the City of Manila lifted the expanded truck ban on 13 September.

The following are the winners of the electronic raffle of the incentive program:

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ICTSI NEWSBREAK

The higher net income attributable to equity holders for the first semester was mainly due to strong operating income from its three geographic segments and gains recognized on the sale of a non-operating subsidiary in Cebu, Philippines; the termination of its management contract in Kattupalli, India; and the settlement of the insurance claims in Guayaquil, Ecuador of US$13.2 million, US$1.9 million and US$1.5 million, respectively. Excluding the non-recurring items, recurring net income would have been three percent higher at US$85.1 million. Diluted earnings per share for the period was likewise higher by 23 percent at US$0.043, from US$0.035 in 2013.

For the quarter ending 30 June 2014, revenue from port operations increased 28 percent, from US$204.4 million to US$261.4 million while EBITDA was 20 percent higher at US$108.6 million, from US$90.6 million. Net income attributable to equity holders grew 17 percent, from US$42.2 million to US$49.3 million. Excluding the non-recurring gains from the termination of the management contract in India and the settlement of CGSA’s insurance claims, recurring net income would have increased nine percent to US$45.9 million. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter improved 16 percent to US$0.021 from US$0.018 in 2013.

ICTSI handled consolidated volume of 3,566,023 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU)

ICTSI 1H net income up 23% to US$101.7 M

Throughput grows 18% to 3.6 M TEUs, revenues up 23% to US$510.3 M, EBITDA improves 13% to US$212.2 MInternational Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first six months of 2014, posting revenue from port operations of US$510.3 million, an increase of 23 percent over the US$413.7 million reported for the same period last year; Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of US$212.2 million, 13 percent higher than the US$188.1 million generated in the first half of 2013; and net income attributable to equity holders of US$101.7 million, up 23 percent over the US$82.9 million earned in the same period last year.

for the first six months of 2014, 18 percent more than the 3,027,005 TEUs handled in the same period in 2013. The increase in volume was mainly due to the continuous growth in international and domestic trade in most of the Company’s terminals and the volume generated by Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA) and Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana, S.A. de C.V (OPC), the Company’s new container terminals in Manzanillo, Mexico and Puerto Cortes, Honduras, respectively. Excluding the volume from the two new terminals, organic volume growth increased one percent. The Company’s seven key terminal operations in Manila, Brazil, Poland, Madagascar, China, Ecuador and Pakistan accounted for 70 percent of the Group’s consolidated volume in the first half of 2014. For the quarter ending June 30, 2014, total consolidated throughput was 18 percent higher at 1,808,928 TEUs compared to 1,530,543 TEUs in 2013.

Gross revenues from port operations for the first six months of 2014 surged by 23 percent to US$510.3 million from the US$413.7 million reported in the same period in 2013. The increase in revenues was mainly due to the revenue contribution from the new terminals in Puerto Cortes, Honduras and Manzanillo, Mexico, favorable volume mix, stronger revenues from ancillary services and tariff increase

in certain key terminals. Excluding the revenues from the new terminals, organic revenue growth was at seven percent. The Group’s seven key terminal operations in Manila, Brazil, Poland, Madagascar, China, Ecuador and Pakistan accounted for 75 percent of the Group’s consolidated revenues in the first half of 2014. Gross revenues from port operations for the quarter ended 30 June 30 2014 surged by 28 percent to US$261.4 million from the US$204.4 million reported in the same period in 2013.

Consolidated cash operating expenses in the first half of 2014 grew 29 percent to US$221.0 million, from US$171.9 million in the same period in 2013. The increase was mainly driven by higher volume-related expenses (i.e., on-call labor, fuel, power and repairs and maintenance), government-mandated and contracted salary rate increases in certain terminals, increased business development activities, cessation of ICTSI Oregon’s rent rebate program beginning January 2014 and cash operating expenses and start-up costs of new terminals. Excluding the cash operating expenses of the new terminals in the same period in 2013, total cash operating expenses would have increased by only five percent.

Consolidated EBITDA for the first half of 2014 increased 13 percent to US$212.2

ICTSI and SubsidiariesFinancial HighlightsYoY Comparison

For the six months ended June 30

(in million USD, except Earnings per share data) 1H 2014 1H 2013 % Change

Gross Revenues USD 510.3 USD 413.7 23%

EBITDA 212.2 188.1 13%

Net Income 105.6 87.4 21%

Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders 101.7 82.9 23%

Earnings per share

Basic 0.0427 0.0348 23%

Diluted 0.0426 0.0347 23%

(in million USD, except Earnings per share data) 2Q 2014 2Q 2013 % Change

Gross Revenues USD 261.4 USD 204.4 28%

EBITDA 108.6 90.6 20%

Net Income 50.9 44.2 15%

Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders 49.3 42.2 17%

Earnings per share

Basic 0.0206 0.0178 16%

Diluted 0.0205 0.0177 16%

For quarter ended June 30



Gagan Seksaria (left), ICTSI Chief Investment Officer of Africa Region, recently visited the Port of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau in western Africa.

Mr. Seksaria had the opportunity to visit the Bissau port facilities as well as meet with the recently appointed Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau, the Honorable Domingos Simoes Pereira, and other members of the government.

Prime Minister Pereira, on the other hand, expressed pleasure at ICTSI’s interest in investing in the Port of Bissau and invited the company for continued evaluation and discussions.

Guinea-Bissau, on the Atlantic coast of Africa, is poised for strong economic and trade growth in the coming years as a formally elected government took office in June 2014 after decades of informal or military rule.

MEETS & GREETS

ICTSI visits Port of Bissau

million, from US$188.1 million in 2013 mainly due to the contribution of the new terminals in Puerto Cortes, Honduras and Manzanillo, Mexico, stronger revenues from ancillary services and tariff increase in certain key terminals. Excluding the impact of the new terminals, consolidated EBITDA would have increased by three percent. Meanwhile, consolidated EBITDA margin decreased by 42 percent in the first six months of 2014 compared to 45 percent in the same period in 2013 due to

the higher port fees and cash operating expenses. For the quarter ended 30 June 2014, consolidated EBITDA increased 20 percent to US$108.6 million, from US$90.6 million in 2013 while consolidated EBITDA margin declined by 42 percent compared to 44 percent in the same period in 2013.

Capital expenditures for the first half of 2014 amounted to US$104.5 million, approximately 34 percent of the US$310 million capital expenditure budget for the full year 2014. The established budget

is mainly allocated for the completion of phase one development in the Company’s new container terminals in Mexico and Argentina, and to start the development of the terminals in Honduras and Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, ICTSI invested US$23.9 million in the development of SPIA, its joint venture container terminal development project with PSA International Pte Ltd. (PSA) in Buenaventura, Colombia. The Company’s expected share for 2014 is approximately US$120.0 million.

AUGUST 2014



BCT rolls out new mobile computers

By Michał Kużajczyk

Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) recently took delivery of over 70 rugged mobile computers and modems for a European Union-funded project, which will upgrade the wireless communication system of Poland’s busiest trading gateway.

Manufactured by JLT Mobile Computers of Sweden, the portable devices, the VERSO 12 rugged mobile computers and JLT jLink rugged modems, were required to replace outdated narrowband technology.

The new equipment is a critical component of BCT’s dual 3G infrastructure, which could support seamless crossover between the networks. JLT contractor Autepra provided software and the operating system for the units.

A VERSO 12 mobile computer installed in one of BCT’s quay cranes.

TECH TALK



ICTSI Global IT commends AGCTBy Iva Roman

The Global IT group of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently commended Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) for implementing innovative IT programs for the past two years.

The management of Global IT presented an award to Sebastiano Černeka, AGCT IT Manager and concurrent Deputy Regional IT Manager for Europe and the Middle East Region, during the ICTSI Global IT Conference on 18 – 20 August at the Intercontinental in San Francisco, California. AGCT was cited as one of the three best innovators in the past two years for the entire ICTSI Group.

The project commended was AGCT’s Navis - ZPMC PDS / RTLS TOS interface, an IT interface that connects the terminal’s new rubber tired gantries and the NAVIS terminal operating system. With the help of GPS, PDS or the position detecting system technology, every movement of an equipment is automatically recorded in the computer system so that at any time the exact position of each container in the terminal could be easily determined. The locating of the containers is called RTLS or real time location services.

Among the benefits of the interface project are: increased crane productivity, improved

Mr. Černeka showing AGCT’s recent achievement.

inventory accuracy, reduced inventory discrepancies, higher operators satisfaction with working environment, safer working environment due hands-free from crane controls, improved reliability of optimization programs such as PrimeRoute and Expert Decking since these programs rely on an accurate inventory and timely events, and lower operational cost and higher port efficiency.

This is the first project where successful IT data exchange has been established between two companies: ZPMC, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of container cranes, and NAVIS TOS, the world’s leading IT solution for management of container terminals. The collaboration would have not been possible without AGCT’s IT, engineering and operations departments.

This was the second time that Global IT recognized AGCT. In 2012, during the last IT conference held in Los Angeles, AGCT was cited for introducing 3G mobile network in the whole terminal. Also, AGCT was able to roll out NAVIS in only three months as against the regular nine months to a year implementation.

The biennial Global IT conference gathers IT managers from all the terminals and subsidiaries of ICTSI worldwide.

MICT upgrades data storage system

The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) recently upgraded its data storage system from EMC CX3-40 to EMC VNX series.

“We have successfully migrated without data loss our servers to our EMC VNX series. We have seen improvements on our data storage as we are taking advantage of the newest EMC technologies. We will continue to employ more efficient storage strategies that will cater to the changing business needs of the Company,” says Francis John S. Valdez, Information Technology Systems and Services Assistant Manager.

EMC VNX series are shared storage

By Albert Joseph Canceran

Sample screenshot of EMC Unisphere showing the disk summary in the data storage system. It also shows links to wizards, system management, monitoring, diagnostic files, and service tasks for storage administrators.

devices that support, file, block, and unify configurations to physical and virtual servers. They are designed for mid-tier-to-enterprise storage environments.

Some of the features include Intel’s latest Xeon E5 multicore processors, dual lithium-ion standby power supplies with removable battery backs, new control station with faster CPU and increased memory, dual battery backup units, storage processors, and support for up to 250 drives. They utilize a disk-processor enclosure chassis.

Unisphere, EMC VNX’ management platform, provides an intuitive user interface for systems administrators. It

offers easy-to-use wizards, streamlined reporting tools, customizable views, and simplified dashboards. It offers administrators a context-based approach to troubleshooting issues, configuring storage, and monitoring and managing connections.

It also provides an integrated support ecosystem where users can readily access support tools and product documentations, download software, get in touch with customer communities, seek live chat support, order spares, and place service requests.

The new data storage system handles a number of core system applications.

AUGUST 2014



DO GOOD

Parola trash analyzed for livelihood opportunities

By Joy Lapuz

The ICTSI Foundation, Inc. recently conducted a waste analysis and characterization study (WACS) in Parola, the host community of ICTSI flagship Manila International Container Terminal.

The WACS activity is part of the Foundation’s Parola Solid Waste Management Project in partnership with the national government, through the environment and social welfare departments, local government units and institutional partner Philippine Business for Social Progress.

The study is expected to provide the baseline data to determine the appropriate technology to process solid wastes that will generate additional livelihood for Parola’s urban poor residents.

In the conduct of the WACS, 30 of the 62 volunteer EcoPatrols were deployed as collectors, sorters, encoders and recorders.

WACS study was done at the Delpan Sports Complex from 12 – 14 May.

Quantity of Wastes Disposed by Parola Community, CY 2014

RESIDENTIALPOPULATION

2010*POPULATION

2014**PCG (Per capita

generation)KGS/DAY

Brgy. 20, Tondo, Manila 20,932 22,720 0.143 3,248.96

Brgy. 275, Binondo, Manila 42,369 45,988 0.141 6,484.31

TOTAL 63,301 68,708 9,733.27 * BasedonNationalStatisticsOfficeCensusof2010 ** BasedonAverageAnnualGrowthRate(AAGR)of2.07%

WACS results show that the community, comprised of Barangays 20 and 275 with an estimated total population of almost 70,000 individuals, generates almost 10 tons of garbage per day. Per capita generation is estimated at 0.14 kilograms / day.

52.53% Biodegradable

18.46% Recyclable

26.77% Residual

2.26% Special Waste

May 2014

Type of waste Parola generates per day

Graph shows more than half of Parola’s wastes are biodegradable. Among the biodegradable wastes, food / kitchen wastes comprise the highest percentage, 28.51 percent and 28.72 percent for Barangays 275 and Barangay 20, respectively. This is followed by residual wastes or those which are not compostable and not recyclable. The study also revealed that high-grade recyclables such as PET bottles are no longer in Parola’s waste stream as these are sold by residents at junkshops.

An EcoPatrol sorts through the garbage collected from the sample households.

A total of 201 households were used to generate waste samples. Household wastes for three consecutive days, including one weekend day, were collected, weighed and analyzed.

WACS results paved the way for the Parola community to establish a materials recovery facility as required by Republic Act 9003 – Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.



Mobile free clinics in Batangas, SubicBy Marie Bernadette de Guzman

Aware of the importance of providing medical assistance to ICTSI’s host communities, the ICTSI Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Bauan International Port, Inc. (BIPI), and Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC), held two successful mobile clinics, which provided free medical and dental services to residents of barangays San Roque, Bauan, Batangas and New Asinan, Olongapo City.

In coordination with the Philippine Medical Association-Bauan Medical Society, the Rotary Clubs of Olongapo and Subic Bay Freeport Zone, the local governments of Bauan and Olongapo City, the free clinics benefitted a total of 585 indigent residents.

Photos show volunteer doctors attending to the needs of residents.

ICTSI staff with volunteer doctors of the Bauan Medical Society.

SBITC and Foundation officers and staff, local leaders and volunteers from the Rotary Clubs of Olongapo and Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

AUGUST 2014



Batangas day care centers get new books, teaching aidsBy Marie Bernadette de Guzman

The ICTSI Foundation, Inc. continues to support barangay day care centers through its homegrown Project AIDE (Assistance to Improve Day Care Education). A recent beneficiary is a day care center in barangay San Roque, host of community of ICTSI’s Bauan Terminal in Bauan, Batangas.

In partnership with Bauan International Port, Inc. (BIPI), the Foundation provided the day care center with multi-media equipment and various storybooks, reference and learning materials from publisher Adarna House.

The assistance would help in the children’s early literacy development and better learning. Ferdinand Magtalas, BIPI Terminal Manager, has pledged full support to the Foundation’s future projects.

Francis J Algernon Bartolome, ICTSI Foundation Program Head, shows daycare pupils the donated books and other learning materials.

Ferdinand Magtalas, BIPI Terminal Manager, turning over the day care learning materials and equipment to Maria Magdalena Comia, day care worker.

Day care teachers, students and their parents at the turnover ceremony.

DO GOOD

LEVEL UP

MICT: Black Team wins 2014 ICTSI basketball tourney

MICT HRD’s Tina Zulueta (extreme right) and Sherwin Sanchez (extreme left) pose with the Black Team, champion of the 2014 ICTSI Open Group Basketball Tournament (from left): Haje Cuaterno, tournament’s most valuable player, Sherwin Dela Cruz, Mark Rivera, Robert Encila, Alex Ayuson, Lloyd Gregorio, Armando Javier; (seated from left) Jonathan Bathan and Armando Basco.

By Mao Paredes

Second place – Green Team

Third place: Orange Team

Black Team beat Green Team to bag the championship of the ICTSI Open Group Basketball Tournament 2014 last 3 July at the MICT basketball court.

Trailing by 12 points at the end of the second period, Black Team rallied with a 32 – 6 run in the first eight minutes of third period. Green Team was not able to recover. The final score: 94 – 70 in favor of Black. Third place, Orange Team squeezed past Yellow Team 65 – 64.



LEVEL UP

MICT: Internal CS excellence seminarBy Conn Dizon

TheMICTHumanResourcesDepartment(HRD)recentlylaunchedtheInternalCustomerServiceExcellenceSeminaratICTSI’sManilaflagshipoperation.Thetwo-dayseminarisseentoimproveinternalclientservicesandworkingrelationshipsamongemployees.HRDtappedHernando

Espiritu,managingconsultantofInternationalCustomerManagementSystemsandaffiliateconsultantofInnerviewConsultancyServicesInternational,Inc.,tofacilitatetheseminar.Thefirsttrainingbatchwasheldlast15and24JulyattheICTSITrainingRoom.

MICT: RTG operations trainingBy Conn Dizon

TheMICTHumanResourcesDepartmentrecentlyconductedthethirdbatchoftheRubberTiredGantry(RTG)EquipmentOperationsTraininglast31July–27August.Photoshowsprogramtrainers,ArnelLabajo,CraneMaintenanceSupervisor(secondfromleft)andRodelRegino(extremeright),RTGOperator,togetherwiththe

newRTGoperators.AsidefromMessrs.LabajoandRegino,othertrainerswerePauloPenalba,JoelDeLeonandEdgardoSaclolo.Participantsofthetrainingwereprimemoveroperators,namely(fromleft):CrescencioPama,JonathanCalina,JunarAmoy,MichaelAngeloTiongson,ArielPamaandRolandoPelante.

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read, and little drawings for your non-readers. Choose a place where you will hang or pin the notes, and make sure nanny remembers to show them. We don’t know exactly what these doodles do to our children but as adults, don’t we like to receive cute and encouraging notes? 4. Call them as often as you can For those who are sophisticatedly connected, regularly communicate with them via Facetime or Skype. Technology is your ally in this. Try calling the kids at least thrice a day.

Don’t let an office day pass by without young wards hearing your voice.

5. Display a lot of family pictures at home Place family pictures in spaces the kids could always see: in the living room, dining room and most especially the bedroom. Have your best family photo as desktop wallpaper and loop those family vacation photos as screensaver in the family PC.

6. Create stuff with them Be it a messy artwork (which you have to display, of course), train tracks or Lego blocks, or paper airplanes or doll dresses; what’s important is you create, collaborate and do things together.

7. Pray with your children They may not understand the workings of the world (like why parents have to leave home and work) but truly, a family that prays together, stays together. Praying with your children gives them a sense of security, especially if you explain the idea that an Almighty Being is watching them when mom (or dad) is not around.

As much as I want to be with my children when they wake up in the morning every single day, I don’t have that kind of opportunity as of the moment. I depend on the seven points above to create that healthy home and work life balance.

Despite my hectic work schedule, I am assured of my stamp in rearing my children. There are, however, more creative ways to express your mothering, offsite, depending on your family situation.

Last words to my fellow working moms: do not at all feel guilty for choosing full time work. Indeed, the hand that rocks the cradle still rules, and that hand is yours.

I’m a mother of three young boys, a wife of an OFW, and an employee of ICTSI for a total of 13 years. One major concern as a working mom is that I don’t get to spend enough time with my kids. As a parent, I am aware that the people around my children influence them. Adults who spend the most hours with children contribute in the formation of their character.

For working moms, having family members around helps. Some Filipino homes are lucky to have doting grandparents, or to have around a still single, stay at home aunt, sister or niece who could legitimately surrogate to working mothers. On the other hand, and in most cases, we are left to hire a non-relative yaya (nanny).

On having nannies, I’ve heard of horror stories from fellow mothers who competed with the yaya for their child’s attention. One time, a friend complained that her daughter chose to be with her nanny during lunch than to be with her. Some kids would go in a tantrum but instead of seeking mom’s attention, they would cry for their nannies.

How can working mothers, who rely on nannies, be nanny-proof? Here’s a to-do list on how moms could curb nanny rule and strengthen mother-child bonds while away.

1. Quality time on weekends Career-focused moms would often bring home unfinished office work on a weekend. Stop. Remember, you only have two days in a week to spend quality time with family. Do simple household chores with the kids, sing and dance all weekend, or go to parks or malls and Sunday church together. These are precious bonding moments. On the upside, you will have a satisfying Monday and a productive week knowing that you did some quality time with the kiddos over the weekend.

2. Find ways to have a regular family mealtime This is one tough challenge especially for moms who live in the suburbs but work in the metro. Parents can choose a mealtime that works for them: breakfast, lunch or dinner. Nourish family bonds, as one noodle advertisement would say: “FaMEALy time is important.”

3. Leave notes for your children Leave notes for your children who could

Career women with young children are always faced with this dilemma: stay home and take care of the kids, or continue to be a full time employee and be out of the house every single weekday. It’s always a nagging feeling. There are, of course, women who have flexible work time, or those lucky enough to command their own work time such as lawyers, artists, writers and the like or those who work from home.

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RINI HERAWATY JAPAN

TAKETOSHI TOYAMAMEXICO

LORENA VALEROPAKISTAN

MOHAMMAD ATIQ POLAND

MICHAL KUZAJCZYKUSA

DAVID TRZYZEWSKI

SIDE B

“I’ve heard of horror stories from fellow

mothers who competed with the yaya for their child’s attention. One

time, a friend complained that her daughter chose

to be with her nanny during lunch than to

be with her. Some kids would go in a tantrum but instead of seeking mom’s attention, they would cry

for their nannies.”

Balancing motherhood and work lifeBy Bambi Marfil



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