Panayam kay Sec. Jaime Bautista ng DOTr ukol sa mga proyektong naisakatuparan ....

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00:00In the ongoing reorganization of the police and changes in the transportation sector,

00:05some of these have been fulfilled by the Department of Transportation.

00:10That's why we will talk about their successes in the past year

00:16with the Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista.

00:20Secretary, good afternoon and welcome to the program.

00:23Good afternoon, Joey. Good afternoon, Wayne.

00:26Good afternoon, sir.

00:28Thank you for inviting me to this program

00:32so that we can report to the people

00:35about the projects of the Department of Transportation.

00:39Sir, let's start with updates from the agency.

00:44Last Tuesday, there was a full Cabinet meeting

00:48and one of the things that the President mentioned was how we can fund

00:53the key projects that are part of the socio-economic agenda

00:57that has been reduced.

01:00First of all, sir, what are the projects that are affected

01:04and how can we solve them?

01:07You know, Joey, the projects that were reduced in the Department of Transportation

01:12is a big amount.

01:15But in our opinion, the implementation of our projects

01:19will not be affected too much

01:22because the so-called loan proceeds

01:27for our foreign-assisted projects

01:30although it was not included in the budget,

01:33in our appropriated budget,

01:36we can continue to draw from our existing loans.

01:44For example, the loan proceeds were greatly reduced

01:48for the North-South Commuter Railway

01:51and Metro Manila Subway.

01:55But our development partners have an assurance

02:00that because we have a loan agreement,

02:03they will continue to allow us to draw from these loans.

02:09We talked to ADB, JICA, KEXIM,

02:15and with the support of the Department of Budget and Management

02:19that will issue a loan,

02:21we will continue to implement these big programs of the Department of Transportation.

02:28Sir, just a follow-up, what is the truth

02:32that the Light Rail Manila Corporation submitted a petition to the DOT

02:36regarding the fair hike of the LRT-1?

02:39The LRT-1, this is operated by the private sector,

02:45operated by the Light Rail Manila Corporation

02:49based on a concession agreement that was signed in 2016.

02:55Under the concession agreement,

02:59the private sector has the right to increase the fare

03:06almost every two years.

03:07Of course, subject to the approval of the LRTA,

03:13the Rail Regulatory Unit,

03:16and the Department of Transportation.

03:19You know, the LRT-1,

03:21when the concession agreement was signed,

03:24they already had petitions in 2018, 2020, 2022,

03:30and now in 2024, they already filed increases.

03:36Unfortunately, their petitions in 2018, 2020, and 2022

03:47were not acted upon by the government immediately.

03:50It's only last year that they had their first increase.

03:56And under the concession agreement,

04:00which should be respected by the government,

04:04we should allow them to have increases

04:07because their cost of operations is also increasing.

04:11That's why in 2023,

04:16we gave approval for them to have an increase.

04:21And now in 2024,

04:23the LRTA Board approved their request for an increase.

04:30But this is subject to the approval of the Rail Regulatory Unit

04:36and the DOTR.

04:38Earlier this morning, the Rail Regulatory Unit

04:42had its first hearing

04:45to hear the petition

04:48because it needs a consultation

04:51before we allow for an increase.

04:55And for now, the consultation is continuous.

05:00Okay. Let's wait for the final decision

05:05regarding that petition.

05:07After the updates from the DOTR,

05:10let's go back to the milestones

05:13or achievements of the agency in 2024.

05:16Can you tell us

05:18what projects were completed by the agency last year?

05:23Thank you, Joey.

05:24That's a good question

05:26because we actually completed a lot in 2024.

05:33One of the biggest projects completed by the Department of Transportation

05:38is the privatization of Manila International Airport.

05:44Manila International Airport

05:48has the capacity to handle only 35 million passengers.

05:55But for now,

05:58we are handling almost 50 million.

06:01In fact, the report of MIA

06:06on January 1,

06:08this is the highest it has handled.

06:1250,100,000 passengers for 2024.

06:17And because it has a capacity of 35 million,

06:22we are handling 50 million.

06:25We are having a congestion problem.

06:28We know that this has been happening for the last many years.

06:33That's why the Department of Transportation

06:36insisted on privatizing it.

06:39The privatization of Manila International Airport

06:42started during the time of President Ramos.

06:46Almost 30 years ago,

06:48the next presidents tried to privatize it.

06:54And we are happy that during the time of President Marcos,

06:58we were finally able to implement this privatization.

07:02In fact, this is the biggest privatization project of the government.

07:09The private sector will invest almost $3 billion.

07:15We will increase the capacity of the airport

07:18from 35 million per annum

07:22to 72 million passengers per annum.

07:26And you know, we did this in a matter of 13 months.

07:32From the time that we started engaging

07:36our transaction advisor, ADB,

07:39until we were awarded.

07:41We started talking to ADB

07:45in February of 2023.

07:49And we were awarded in the private sector in March 18, 2024.

07:55And you know, this privatization

07:59will not only improve the experience of our passengers

08:03because it will be more comfortable and convenient,

08:08but at the same time,

08:13our government will earn a lot from this.

08:16Because of our privatization,

08:20the government will earn almost

08:23Php 900 billion for the next 25 years.

08:28While in the past,

08:30the MIAA only earns Php 2-3 billion a year.

08:36So this will contribute a lot to our budget

08:45because we also need funds.

08:49And we are happy that in a matter of 9 months,

08:55there were major improvements to the operations

08:58of our Manila International Airport.

09:01We fixed the traffic situation there.

09:05The parking was one of the first things the private sector did.

09:10We fixed the rates.

09:14Because in terms of parking,

09:16most of the people who park overnight

09:19are those who live in the condominium,

09:21not the passengers.

09:24That's why we are happy that the private sector

09:28is fulfilling their promise to us

09:31under the concession agreement.

09:33This is a very good example,

09:36Sec, of cooperation with the private sector.

09:39And as you said,

09:40the NNIC has only been operating for 9 months,

09:45and there are changes that can be seen.

09:48Do you think, because we know,

09:49Weng, Sec, that the MIAA is always on the list

09:54as the worst airport in the world.

09:57Do you think this view will change

10:00given this development?

10:03You're right, Joey.

10:05We should be on the list

10:07as the worst airport in the world.

10:11In fact, even our aircon in Terminal 3,

10:15which used to be very problematic,

10:18is now cold.

10:20Our baggage systems are working properly.

10:27And there is an order.

10:29Before, you might have noticed

10:32that if you just look at Terminal 3,

10:34the departure line is very long.

10:40So what we did,

10:42because the most passengers

10:46in Terminal 3 are in Cebu Pacific,

10:50we moved their counters

10:53to almost the end of the terminal

10:57so that the passengers will go there first.

11:02So as you can see,

11:04it's a simple process,

11:06but it's very effective.

11:08Sir, in the ride-hailing service,

11:11they didn't have a designated pickup point.

11:15Now, in Terminal 3,

11:17in the garage, if I'm not mistaken,

11:20in the departure level,

11:23people are already riding there.

11:25So there is no traffic in the pickup points.

11:28And the ride-hailing service is working properly.

11:31Yes.

11:32Actually, the traffic will only enter

11:34because there are only two inspection areas.

11:37So that's where the congestion is.

11:39Let me go back to the congestion.

11:40From Naia, we went to Batangas Port.

11:42During the holiday season,

11:44there was a time when the passengers were really congested.

11:47How can we ensure that this won't happen again

11:50because we will have a long vacation

11:53during the Holy Week?

11:55Actually, we have something called

11:57OPLAN Biyahing Ayos.

12:00Every time there is a long vacation,

12:06we implement this.

12:09And here in Batangas,

12:12we're working closely with the PPA.

12:15And it's good because last April,

12:18we opened the new Batangas Airport.

12:23It's a seaport.

12:25It has a capacity of 8,000.

12:28We're glad that Presidente Marcos

12:31was able to attend the inauguration.

12:35This was in May, the first week of May

12:37when we inaugurated this.

12:40And there are still many improvements to be done.

12:46In fact, our Batangas Airport,

12:50if you look at it, it's like a seaport.

12:52It's like an airport inside.

12:54Yes.

12:55So, we're cooperating with the private sector also.

13:01This is operated by the private sector,

13:06the Asian Terminal Inc.

13:09They are the ones who made this.

13:11They spent billions of pesos.

13:13They have improved the facilities.

13:17And our ships will have more voyages here in Batangas Airport.

13:25Incidentally, Sec, in 2024,

13:27the Philippines was again included

13:29in the International Maritime Organization's whitelist.

13:32So, what is the significance of this?

13:34It's very important, Joey,

13:36that we maintain our whitelist position

13:40because if it's lost,

13:44other countries won't recognize the certificates issued by the marinas.

13:50And if that happens,

13:52our seafarers will lose their jobs.

13:57You know, we are one of the largest seafarers suppliers in the world.

14:06We have almost 600,000 seafarers all over the world.

14:13And we had an issue,

14:16our issue started there as early as 2006

14:20when the European Maritime Safety Organization was audited.

14:31And they saw that there is a lack of what we call STCW.

14:38This is the standard for training, certification, and what's keeping for our seafarers.

14:46When the administration of President Marcos entered,

14:51we had a meeting at EMSA

14:55and we gave our proposed solution.

15:01They were happy because they had an audit in December

15:07and they saw the improvements implemented by our government.

15:13And in March of 2023,

15:17they wrote to us saying that they will continue to include us in the whitelist.

15:24Because, you know, our seafarers,

15:27I think they contribute up to 8 billion dollars to our economy per annum.

15:33Sir, in the expansion of projects for passengers in Metro Manila,

15:38one of the highlights is the inauguration of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension.

15:42How big of a help was it to the passengers?

15:46It was very big, Weng.

15:49Because this LRT-1 Extension was able to increase the capacity of the existing LRT Line 1

16:00by 80,000 passengers per day.

16:03You know, 80,000 additional passengers will travel from Baclaran to Sucat.

16:13Before, it takes almost an hour because of traffic from Baclaran to Sucat.

16:20Now, when they board the train, it takes about 15 minutes.

16:26In fact, when we inaugurated this in November,

16:30I was with the President.

16:32Because our voyages are very direct,

16:37it took us only less than 10 minutes.

16:40Because, of course, it will stop at 5 stations.

16:44So, it will take about 15 to 20 minutes.

16:48So, this is a big thing.

16:50Because this will help with traffic.

16:54You know, the traffic in Metro Manila,

16:57based on the study of JICA,

17:00the economic cost to us is 3.5 billion pesos a day.

17:06So, with the operation of or the extension of LRT-1,

17:11the economic cost of traffic will be reduced.

17:15Sir, you mentioned there, speaking of the Cavite Extension,

17:21it's only 5 stations.

17:23But we mentioned in the briefing in Malacanang on Tuesday,

17:28that the problem that continues to grow is the right-of-way issue.

17:33So, in the continuation of the next phases of the Cavite Extension Project,

17:40will we be able to fix these issues?

17:44Yes, Jovi.

17:46As far as the right-of-way problem is concerned,

17:49in Phase 2 of LRT-1,

17:5294% is completed,

17:55only 6% will be completed.

17:58Although, we will change the alignment of Phase 2,

18:04because DPWAs were the first to build a flyover

18:10that should pass through our alignment.

18:14So, what our technical people are doing now is the new alignment.

18:19It won't be too far away.

18:23There will be a possible additional cost.

18:27But, just the same,

18:30we will still be able to finish Phase 2 of the LRT-1 Extension.

18:35Sir, I have a question from Malacanang Press Corps,

18:38on Tuesday of the DCWP.

18:40How will the LRT-1 task force be requested based on the latest petition?

18:46They requested, if I'm not mistaken, an additional 2 pesos.

18:542 something.

18:55This has already been approved by the LRTA Board.

18:59But, it still needs to pass through the Regulatory Unit.

19:05Then, they will make a recommendation for the DOTR to approve or disapprove.

19:12So, we will wait.

19:14If there will be an increase,

19:19it will probably be as early as the start of the second quarter.

19:24First quarter.

19:25Second quarter.

19:26Around April.

19:27In all the updates you mentioned,

19:30this is part of what President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said,

19:35the Filipinos' dream of having more comfortable travel.

19:39So, from LRT to Batangasport,

19:42let's talk about the issue of the PUV,

19:48modernization.

19:50It seems like we haven't finished talking about this.

19:53So, what is the state of consolidation?

19:58Is it already part of the program?

20:02We have already implemented the first component, which is consolidation.

20:08Out of 100%, we are at 86%.

20:13We even extended it last November.

20:15That's a good figure.

20:18The batting average is high.

20:20We are at 83%.

20:22That's before we had another extension.

20:26But as of December 31, we are already at 86%.

20:30So, as far as consolidation is concerned,

20:33we think we are done with that.

20:36The next component that we will implement

20:40is what is called route rationalization.

20:44In route rationalization,

20:47we will work closely with the local government units

20:53because they will help us identify

20:58what are the sustainable and profitable routes.

21:03Once we identify that,

21:06we will require the operators to modernize.

21:11As of today,

21:16we have completed more or less 20%.

21:21The LTPRP,

21:24or LPTRP,

21:27Local Public Transport Route Plan,

21:30will be assisted by the LTFRP and local government

21:37in identifying the routes.

21:40The route rationalization, the LTPRP,

21:47will be used for the financing of modern vehicles.

21:52As you know, the Land Bank and the DBP

21:56want to make a loan,

21:59but they also want to make sure that

22:02they will be able to pay the loan.

22:05The LPTRP is like a certificate

22:10that the route will be profitable.

22:14If the route is profitable,

22:17they can support it.

22:19They can finance the acquisition of modern vehicles.

22:24As you know, our modern vehicles

22:27should comply with the so-called

22:30Philippine National Standard.

22:33For example, jeeps,

22:37the engine should not emit too much smoke,

22:44or electric vehicles,

22:46the door should be on the right side,

22:49the roof should be higher

22:51so that the passengers will be more comfortable walking inside,

22:55the seats should be proper,

22:58aircon,

23:00and it should be roadworthy.

23:05Sir, let me go back to the LRT-1 Cavite Extension.

23:08I have a follow-up question for Tuesday.

23:10When will it be fully operational?

23:13As you know, the LRT-1 is a public-private partnership

23:19with the private sector.

23:22The responsibility of the civil works

23:26is the private sector.

23:28We, the government,

23:30will provide the so-called rolling stock.

23:34The rolling stock is already there.

23:38We already bought it.

23:40The construction of viaducts

23:43is the responsibility of the private sector.

23:47We already talked to them.

23:50They seem to be ready

23:52because under the concession agreement,

23:54they should start when the right-of-way is 100%.

24:00As I told you,

24:02it's already 94%,

24:05so there's still 6%.

24:07But we told them,

24:09in Phase 1,

24:12you agreed to start the construction

24:17even before the 100% is completed.

24:21It's like this,

24:2290% is their right-of-way acquisition

24:26and they agreed.

24:27And maybe now,

24:28they agreed to start the project.

24:32Sir, the construction of the EDSA busway

24:35in Metro Manila is also a highlight.

24:37What are the updates on the guidelines

24:39after 2024?

24:42The EDSA busway,

24:46we plan to privatize it.

24:50We are now preparing the terms of reference

24:54for the privatization of the EDSA busway.

24:58We have a consultant

25:00who is working on the terms of reference.

25:03And hopefully,

25:04by the end of the first quarter

25:08or start of the second quarter,

25:10the terms of reference will be completed.

25:13We will also sell it.

25:16The private sector will provide the vehicles.

25:21They will also operate.

25:23It would be better

25:25if only one type of bus operates here

25:29so that it is uniform.

25:32And then,

25:33we will require electronic schedules.

25:40It's like we are in another country.

25:44We will know

25:46what time the next vehicle will arrive.

25:50Even our passengers,

25:53they can use an app

25:55so that they know

25:56when they should arrive at the stations.

25:59So, in 2025,

26:01we will start the process

26:04for the privatization of the EDSA busway.

26:07If the schedule is like that,

26:10I will just use a bus

26:11if it is implemented.

26:13Let's start with the domestic effort, Secretary.

26:15When will the public concession

26:19with Aboitiz Infra Capital

26:22for Lagindingan International Airport

26:24and Bohol-Panglao International Airport be implemented?

26:28You know, Wing,

26:29this is one of our major achievements

26:32in the Department of Transportation.

26:37We privatized Lagindingan Airport and Bohol.

26:42You know,

26:43this unsolicited proposal submitted by Aboitiz

26:48started in 2017.

26:52And with the implementation of the IRR

27:00of our public-private partnership,

27:03we were able to do it easily.

27:05We followed the deadlines

27:08and the Department of Transportation

27:12and the Civil Abuse Authority of the Philippines

27:15and the concessionaire

27:17to fulfill all the needs of the unsolicited proposal.

27:23And we awarded Lagindingan late this year.

27:29We also awarded Bohol in December.

27:34And we're expecting that the private sector

27:38will take over in April for Lagindingan

27:43and in May for Bohol.

27:47This project will increase the capacity of the airports.

27:53Lagindingan Airport, for one,

27:56has a capacity of less than 2 million.

27:59But after starting operations for two years,

28:04it has reached its capacity.

28:06So there needs to be improvements.

28:08That's why we did it easily.

28:11And it's good that the concessionaire, the proponent,

28:17became cooperative.

28:20We agreed on the terms of the concession

28:24and we also signed the concession agreement.

28:27It's the same with Bohol.

28:30We will increase the capacity.

28:32Bohol is very important

28:34because there are many tourists who want to go to Bohol.

28:39It will be a regional airport.

28:43There will be international flights.

28:45Although there are already a few international flights in Bohol,

28:49but with the improvements,

28:51we're expecting that more international airlines

28:56will operate in Bohol,

28:58such as airlines in Korea,

29:01airlines in China,

29:03airlines in Taiwan,

29:06and also in Cagayan de Oro.

29:10Cagayan de Oro is one of the busiest airports.

29:16So we expect that there will be many tourists

29:21in that part of Northern Mindanao.

29:24In Cagayan de Oro, sir,

29:26there was an airport in Lumbia.

29:28Will it not be used again?

29:30Because if it's full in Lagindingan,

29:32at least there will be a backup in Lumbia.

29:34Lumbia is already closed as a commercial airport.

29:38The Philippine Air Force uses it.

29:42We moved the operations of the Philippine Air Force

29:48that used to be in Sangli.

29:51There was an agreement between the Department of National Defense and the DOTR

29:56that we will relocate the air force there.

30:00In fact, the DOTR spent, I think, almost a billion pesos

30:06to move the air force personnel and facilities in Lumbia

30:14so that we can use the Sangli Airport for domestic operations.

30:20Sir, we have a question from the ABS-CBN News Desk.

30:24You have a reaction to the plan of the DPWH

30:27that you said yesterday

30:29to rehabilitate the entire stretch of EDSA in 2025.

30:33So how will the operation of, let's say, the MRT-3 affect

30:38and the EDSA busway if it will be done?

30:41If it will be done, there will surely be heavy traffic there.

30:47So we're expecting that more people will ride the MRT-3

30:52because the MRT-3 will not be affected by the rehabilitation.

30:57The EDSA busway is the same.

31:01Although, the operations of the EDSA busway will still be continuous,

31:07what will be affected is the side used by private vehicles.

31:14So we will work closely with DPWH and with MMDA.

31:19It is also important that we help MMDA

31:23so that the operations of the EDSA busway and the MRT-3 will be smooth.

31:31Sir, the next question from the ABS-CBN News Desk.

31:34What is the update on the MRT-4 project?

31:37Will the groundbreaking as announced last year continue in 2025?

31:43The latest update on the MRT-4 is that we are already working on the detailed engineering design.

31:51We have engaged the services of a Spanish consultant

31:56preparing the detailed engineering design.

31:59We have also got two other consultants.

32:03And we're very optimistic that we can finish it.

32:11We will start the construction of the MRT-4 in 2026.

32:20In 2025, the whole year will be for the finalization of the detailed engineering design

32:27and acquisition of the right-of-way.

32:31Although, we can see that it is not that difficult

32:36because we will be using the Ortigas Avenue here.

32:39What is important is to have the right coordination with the MMDA of the Philippine National Police

32:46so that our passengers will not be affected

32:53because there will be traffic just like what happened when the MRT-3 was built here in EDSA.

33:00So, I think that with proper coordination, we can finish the MRT-4.

33:07And for the MRT-4, we have a commitment from ADB to support it.

33:14So, as far as financing is concerned, ADB is also there to support it.

33:20Sec, among the 16 flagship projects that our President is prioritizing,

33:26it is the North-South Commuter Railway.

33:30What is the update on this?

33:32And will the partial operations continue in the coming years?

33:37Yes.

33:38The North-South Commuter Railway is also one of the biggest projects of the Department of Transportation.

33:45It will cost the government almost Php 880 billion.

33:52It's a 147-kilometer railway from Clark Airport to Calamba, Laguna.

33:59Our construction is continuous.

34:02From Malolos to Clark, Malolos to Manila,

34:06our percentage of completion is good.

34:11And we're expecting to operate the segment.

34:14From Clark to Valenzuela,

34:17we're expecting to have partial operations by the end of 2027 or early 2028.

34:26But the so-called South portion of the NSCR,

34:33we're expecting to finish it by 2030.

34:37Sir, for us in Danau,

34:40what is the status of the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project?

34:44When is it expected to be completed?

34:46Because, of course, we are concentrated in Metro Manila.

34:48What about in busy cities like Davao?

34:52You know, the Davao Public Transport Modernization Program

34:57is also one of the biggest projects of the DOTR.

35:01It will be supported by the ADB, the City of Davao,

35:07and the national government.

35:10The ADB has a commitment to support and finance this up to a billion dollars.

35:20This project will cost around Php 73 billion.

35:26Our acquisition of the right-of-way is continuous.

35:33We just had some issues

35:37because of the valuation of the assets, of the properties that we are acquiring.

35:43But with the support of the land bank, NDBP,

35:48we are now in a hurry to acquire these properties.

35:53Our procurement has already started.

35:57Because this Davao Public Transport Modernization Program

36:02will involve improvement of almost 600 kilometers of road

36:08within Davao, Davao City, and suburbs.

36:13And will also involve the acquisition of almost 1,000 buses

36:18of which around 400 will be electric buses.

36:22So, this procurement has already started.

36:25And we're hoping that by the end of 2026,

36:32we will see the operations of this Davao Public Transport Modernization Program.

36:40The years mentioned, 2027, 2026,

36:44it's just a matter of time.

36:46Before you know it, these will really be in operation.

36:49Sir, what are the preparations being made by the agency for the upcoming founding anniversary?

36:55Is it in February?

36:57If I'm not mistaken, on January 21,

37:02we celebrated our 125th anniversary in Davao.

37:11This is when we signed the loan for the Davao Public Transport Modernization Program.

37:26And at the same time, we showed our countrymen

37:31the operations of the electric buses in General Santos.

37:37So, this January 21, we'll just have a simple celebration for our 126th anniversary.

37:47We're invited, sir.

37:49Yes, of course.

37:51We just want to thank our employees

37:56who are working very hard to implement the programs of the Department of Transportation.

38:02Okay, sir.

38:03Thank you for sharing your information and updates about the DOTR projects.

38:09It's clear that the DOTR has been working hard to implement various programs,

38:27just like other agencies.

38:29In our segment, Mission to Accomplish,

38:33we'll take a look at the plans of each agency

38:36to improve the new Philippines and the lives of our countrymen.

38:41So, Secretary Bautista, what is the mission that you want to accomplish,

38:45not just this 2025, but in the coming years?

38:49A good DOTR project is the new airport in Bulacan.

38:58It will also be one of the biggest projects of the department.

39:03Although this is a public-private partnership program or project,

39:09it will involve the construction of a new airport,

39:17a new terminal, a modern terminal.

39:21It will have a capacity of 100 million passengers per annum.

39:27And maybe what really needs to happen is to have partial operations by 1998.

39:37I'm working closely with the concessionaire, the San Miguel Group,

39:42and they are giving us assurance that the Bulacan Airport will have partial operations by 2028.

39:51Another thing that we really want to accomplish is the Metro Manila Subway.

39:59The Metro Manila Subway is a very good project.

40:03It is the first subway in the country.

40:08It will provide the facility to transport almost 500,000 passengers per day.

40:17It will operate from East Valenzuela to Bicutan.

40:22And the train that goes under our subway will go out and connect to the North-South Commuter Railway

40:33and will reach up to Calamba.

40:36Interconnect.

40:37Interconnect.

40:38And we're also hoping that we can have partial operations by 2028.

40:43Let's wait for that.

40:44I will also ride that.

40:46Okay, sir. Thank you very much for your time.

40:49DOTR Secretary Jaime Bautista.

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