Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod Language Skills Learning Center

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Why choose Philippines?

Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod

Undergraduate course

LSLC Participating University

What is LSLC

Program - ESL

- TOEIC

- TOEFL

- IELTS

- BUSINESS ENGLISH

- TESOL

- SPECIAL PROGRAM

Bacolod

Colegio San Agustin Photos

Dormitory

Dormitory Photos

Activity Photos

Tuition

Policy

The Augustinians

Colegosaio San Agustin – Bacolod is administeredby the Order of St. Augustine, in particular,

the Filipino friars of the Augustinian Province of Sto. Niño de Cebu basedin the province of Cebu, Philippines.

�e Augustinian Order traces its origin to its illustrious founderSt. Augustine of Hippo at the closing of the fourth century.

�rough the centuries, the Order has continuedits work in various countries around the globe.

It has had an honorable share in the exploration andChristianization of the New World.

�e Augustinians are present today in over forty countries andhave educational institutions in practically all parts of the world.

�e Spanish Augustinians were the �rst Christian religious order toenter the Philippines and begin its conversion to Catholicism.

Since 1565, when the Augustinian Andrés de Urdaneta andhis companions set foot on Philippine soil,

hundreds of Augustinians have come and dedicatedtheir lives to the religious, cultural, social and

educational development of the Filipino people.At present, they are engaged in missionary, parish and

educational work, having schools, parishes andmissions in the cities of

Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Metro Manila, Laguna, Surigao and Sorsogon.

�e Augustinian Friar-Administrators of CSA-B AY 2016-2017.Seated, left to right - Rev. Fr. Bernardo B. Coleco, OSA,

Rev. Fr. Andrew P. Batayola, OSA, Rev. Fr. Eusebio B. Berdon, OSA and Rev. Fr. Benjamin B. Gamos, OSA. Standing, left to right – Fray Jose Z.

Lopez, OSA, Rev. Fr. Tito D. Soquiño, OSA, Rev. Fr. Romanico O. Cañon,OSA and Rev. Fr. Imman Noel A. Abellana, OSA.

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Language Skills Learning Center

What makes studying English in the Philippines unique?

1. 1-on-1 ClassesThere is no doubt that taking 1-on-1 classes with professional and qualified teachers, who are proficient in the English language as the second language,is a great advantage to anyone who chooses to study and enhance his/her English skills in the Philippines.

2. Affordable tuition fee and cost of livingFinishing a language course and living comfortably without spending much abroad are within one’s grasps. A student can only spend 1,300 to 1,500 USdollars per month compared with 2,000 to 2,500 US dollars expense in America,Britain, or Canada.

3. Easy accessibilityWith no much time differences, the Philippines can be reached within 2-4 hoursby plane from most Asian countries. Any student can be visited or travel with familyand friends easily, anytime, anywhere.

4. English as the second languageSchools, mass media, government offices, business establishments, public announcements, and road signs are generally in English. Though Tagalog is the national language of the Philippines, Filipinos can communicate in Englishnaturally.

5. Warm attitude/characterCulturally, Filipinos value relationships a lot. Flashing a beautiful smile and givinga friendly nod to anyone, even to strangers and foreigners, encourage friendliness.Thus, anybody can feel comfortable and welcomed.

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Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod

Vision and MissionVision StatementAn Augustinian educative and evangelizing community of vibrant lifelong learners with highethical standards and global competency providing quality Catholic education.

Mission StatementColegio San Agustin – Bacolod is a Filipino Augustinian school committed to fulfilling the mission of the Catholic Church by providing a well-rounded formation of the human personwith respect to one’s ultimate goal; by developing moral and social values and love for country;and by fostering a community life characterized by “oneness of mind and heart on the wayto God” anchored on the Augustinian motto “Virtus et Scientia.”

Benigno S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City 6100 Negros Occidental, Philippines University of San Agustin-Santo Niño de Cebu Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod University of San Agustin- Iloilo Colegio San Agustin - Biñan

1962

approximately 4,000

approximately 350

Virtue and Science

Augustinian (Roman Catholic)

Fr. Andrew P. Batayola, OSA

Eagle

17,827㎡

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High School, Elementary School, Kindergarten

Swimming Pool, Football Field, Library, Bookstore,

Cafeteria, Internet Room, Store

1-on-1 Lecture Rooms, 1-on-4 Group Classrooms,

1-on-8 Group Classrooms (Screen Room)

approximately 200

Location

Established

Undergraduates

Administrative staff

Motto

Affiliation

President

Mascot

Campus

Website

Affiliated organ

University Facilities

Language Center(LSLC)

Language Center(LSLC)

Faculty & Staff

Undergraduate course

Language Skills Learning Center

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LSLC Participating University

Korea

Japan

What is LSLC?

Language Skills Learning Center

1. Building and location The main LSLC building is built in CSA-B campus. It has small classrooms for 1-on-1 classes, rooms for quad classes, and big rooms for big classes. It is fully air-conditioned. Our foreign students are provided with CSA-B Identification Card to have easy entry in the campus. They can easily mingle with Augustinians (students of the Colegio San Agustin), staff, and teachers. Also, they can enjoy being with other students, local and international, using the facilities such as, swimming pool, gym, Stinger’s Food Court, library, soccer field, and others.

2. Experienced, skilled, and professional teachers

Since 1997, LSLC has hired teachers who are efficient in teaching the English language implemen- ting its developed curriculum and program. All LSLC teachers are specifically assigned to teach a skill, like listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They are professionally trained to encourage and hone students’ confidence and English skills while keeping their own teaching styles and expertise. For years, the center has taught English to students who wish to learn both language and culture at the same time.

3. Intensive 1-on-1 classes Each student’s ability and level of the four macro skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) in learning a language, such as English, are honed in 1-on-1 classes. These are handled by skilled teachers individually. Organization of ideas could be monitored and enhanced with speaking and writing teachers through descriptions, daily conversations on issues and news, diaries, and others. Moreover, comprehension of ideas and differing English accents could be closely guided and developed by listening and speaking teachers.

4. High satisfaction rate Improved English skills, developed friendship, less pressure, and comfort are few of the reasons why our foreign students, who experienced studying English in LSLC, would either extend their stay or come back. If given a chance to be in the Philippines, LSLC comes to mind first.

5. Classes in the Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod Any foreign student who is enrolled in LSLC can attend classes in the university in a real Philippine classroom setting for further exposure and experience of the culture and language. This can also be the best avenue for our foreign students to interact with other students in the campus. Thus, cross-cultural experience and friendship start.

6. Inexpensive Cost Since Bacolod is not a big city, tuition fee and cost of living are 20 to 30 percent lower than other cities, like Cebu and Manila, Luxurious hotels, resorts, and shops offer excellent services at low cost. Our foreign students can enjoy eating delicious food and delicacies at very reasonable prices.

7. Conducive learning environment Though the economy in Bacolod is growing, there are only few places of entertainment for our students to enjoy hanging out with friends. To focus more on enhancing their English skills is possible.

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1. ESL▶Course Regular 8Class - 1:1 4hours + Group 2hours + Option Class 2hours

Intensive 9Class - 1:1 5hours + Group 2hours + Option Class 2hours

Level 1

Beginner

▶Level Level 2

High Beginner

Level 3

Low Intermediate

Level 4

Intermediate

Level 5

High Intermediate

Level 6

Advanced

▶Curriculum

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Type

1:1

Class

Regular : 4hoursIntensive : 5hours

Subject

Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, Grammar

Test

Level

Group1:4

(After four weeks)

1:8(During the first four weeks)

OptionClass

pm 5~6,pm 7~8

Monthly

Toeic &Interview

Conversational, Presentation,Talk Show Hosting, Debate, Job Interview, Role PlayingEffective Communication

Culture Shock, Dating, Hobbies, Personal Background, Lifestyle

TOEIC, American Accent,English Pattern, Discussion

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2. TOEIC▶Course TOEIC 1:1 4hours + Group 2hours + Option Class 2hours

Beginner

TOEIC score of200 – 450

▶Level Intermediate

TOEIC score of450 – 700

Advanced

TOEIC score of700 – 850

▶Curriculum

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Level

Beginner

Contents

-Basic listening comprehension-Basic phrases and patterns

Target Students

-Students start studying TOEIC.-Students lack understanding of TOEIC.-Students have difficulties with the analysis of various text

The Goals

To achieve ascore of 600

Intermediate

-Basic grammar-Basic reading-Basic vocabulary

Advanced

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LC

RC

-Intermediate listening-Intermediate phrases and patterns-Solving sample questions -Intermediate grammar-Intermediate reading-Intermediate vocabulary

LC

RC

-Students have basic knowledge of grammar, but less confident in solving questions.-Students have difficulties in solving a bit difficult questions.-Students can solve the simple questions easily, but have to be familiar with complex questions.

To achieve ascore of 800

-Advanced listening-Advanced phrases and patterns-Reviewing sample questions from previously taken TOEIC tests-Advanced grammar-Advanced reading-Advanced vocabulary

LC

RC

-Students have confidence on listening but have difficulties in dealing with complex vocabularies and expressions.

To achieve ascore of 900

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3. TOEFL▶Course TOEFL 1:1 4hours + Group 2hours + Option Class 2hours

4. IELTS▶Course IELTS 1:1 4hours + Group 2hours + Option Class 2hours

Beginner

TOEFL iBT score of0 – 50

▶Level Intermediate Advanced

▶Curriculum

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Level

Beginner

Contents

TOEFL Writing

TOEFL Listening

TOEFL Reading

TOEFL Speaking

grammarand

vocabulary

Solving samplequestions

fromTOEFL tests

Target Students

-Students need to have a score of TOEFL, but lack the basic knowledge and skills.

The Goals

-To achieve a TOEFL iBT score of 60-To strengthen the basic knowledge of TOEFL in its regular classes-To study the basic vocabulary and academic phrases-To study basic listening skills of various lectures and conversations in English

Intermediate

Advanced

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-Students want to be an exchange student in America.-Students have poor reading skills, especially reading English textbooks.

-To achieve a TOEFL iBT score of 80-To acquire basic knowledge in the academic area through listening and reading-To perfect the score in listening and reading parts

-Students want to study or get a job in America.-Students want to have the highest TOEFL score.-Students want to speak English fluently and enroll in English courses.

-To achieve a TOEFL iBT score of 100~110-To master speaking and writing parts-To maximize the ability to solve TOEFL questions

TOEFL iBT score of50 – 75

TOEFL iBT score of75 – 90

Beginner

IELTS score of1.0 – 4.0.

▶Level Intermediate Advanced

▶Curriculum

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Level

Beginner

Contents

IELTS Writing

IELTS Listening

IELTS Reading

IELTS Speaking

PracticingPronunciation,

Intonation,Stress & Blending

Solving samplequestions

from sample IELTS

tests

Target Students

-The students are interested to study IELTS.-The students have limited knowledge of the English language.

The Goals

-To achieve the IELTS score of 5.0.-To write short texts using grammatical structures and vocabulary words.-To learn pronunciation, intonation and accent in preparation for the speaking test.-To be familiar British accent and pronun- ciation.

Intermediate

Advanced

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-The students have the difficulty in dealing complex reading and listening structures.-The students want to study or emigrate to Australia and New Zealand.-The students need to have a score of 6.0 or more.

-To achieve the IELTS score of 6.0.-To acquire basic knowledge in the acade- mic area through listening and reading-To perfect the score in listening and reading parts

-The students want to have IELTS score of 7.0.-The students want to understand the most difficult vocabulary words and texts.-The students want to enroll in a medical school or get a nursing job in America or in Australia.

-To achieve the IELTS score of 8.0.-To master speaking and writing parts-To maximize the ability to solve TOEFL questions

IELTS score of4.0 – 5.0.

IELTS score of5.0 – 6.0.

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5. Business English▶Course Business 1:1 4hours + Group 2hours + Option Class 2hours

6. TESOL▶Course TESOL 1:1 4hours + Group 2hours + Option Class 2hours

Level 1

Beginner

▶Level Level 2 Level 3

▶Curriculum

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Level

Beginner

Contents

Business Writing

Business Listening

Business Reading

Business Speaking

PracticingPronunciation,

Intonation,Stress

andBlending

Businesscircumstances

English.

Target Students

-Students need to use the English language at the work place.-Students can converse in English, but have difficulty on doing it in any business situations.-Students want to have an internship abroad.

The Goals

-To study basic business expressions, tele- phoning, writing e-mails, and writing resume-To acquire basic knowledge on international business environment

Intermediate

Advanced

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-Students want to master their business English skills.-Students have a goal to get a job at a foreign company or abroad.-Students work with foreigners.-Students study formal English.

-To expose oneself in various business English situations, in preparation for the actual business environment-To be able to handle business meetings in English-To take business calls, attend business conferences, and write business letters and emails in the English language

-Students need to attend many busi- ness meetings and presentations.-Students want to advance their busi ness expressions.-Students want to study business English for a specific industry or market.

-To enhance abilities in dealing with various international business environments-To be fluent and efficient in using the English language in business meetings, presentations, and others.-To express one’s opinion like a native English speaker

Intermediate Advanced

The specifications of application are the following

The students English level must be above intermediate.The students must pass the interview at LSLC.The students must have scores of TOEFL – IBT: 80 IELTS 7.0, TOEIC 750

▶Qualification

▶Curriculum

Contents

Benefit

The Goals

-To help students’ understanding of learning a foreign language;-To have the basic teaching skills in teaching the English grammar and the four macro- skills, reading, writing, listening, and speaking; and-To gain confidence in using English as a tool of communication under the various circumstances.

1) The needs of the language learners2) Classroom management3) Language awareness(grammar and discourse)4) Teaching pronunciation5) Teaching grammar6) Teaching the four macro skills7) Teaching vocabulary8) Dealing with students’ errors9) Selecting, evaluating, supplementing and adapting published materials

The students who can complete the TESOL program will receive the certificate (Certificateof Introductory TESOL Course) from the University of St. La Salle - LSLC (La Salle LanguageCenter).

The introduction of TESOL course offers a broad-brush area to the students. This courseis not a program for an official teacher training, but for the students to have the chance toexperience and practice teaching technique through processes, like, peer teaching or demonstration class.

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7. Special Program

1) Volunteer Program

[Language Sharing]

[Visiting an orphanage]

Any LSLC student can share or teach his/her own language and culture(e.g. Korean, Japanese, Chinese) to the students of Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod for free. The class runs for 90 minutesand is given twice a week.

LSLC students, after language sharing, visit a local orphanage to voluntarily serve, clean, give gifts and play with the less fortunate kids.

A certificate of appreciation is givento the students who volunteered,upon the completion of the programs.

2) Buddy ProgramLSLC students meet CSA-B students and spend time interacting about culture, like, visiting a house cooking food, playing sports, joining events and activities, and more. Through this program,our students use English and experience exchanging cultures with the Filipinos.

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Considered as the 4th largest island of the Philippines, The NegrosIsland is divided into two, namely, Negros Occidental and NegrosOriental. Negros Oriental is the home of the oldest university,Silliman University located in Dumaguete City. On the other hand, Bacolod City is situated on the northwestern coastal plains and hasa population of approximately 500,000 people. In addition, it isknown as the sugar bowl of the Philippines.

Bacolod City is the seat of prestigious private universities, such as,Colegio San Agustin, University of Negros Oriental Recoletos, Riverside College, West Negros University, and others. Compared to other cities, like, Iloilo, Cebu, and Manila, it has fewer foreigners. It has clean environment, low cost of living, and stablesecurity situation.

From your country to Bacolod, you can take an international flight going to Manila or Cebu. To Bacolod, it takes one hour flight fromManila and a 30-minute flight from Cebu.

Boracay Island is considered as one of the world’s three majorbeaches. It has a length of 7km from its north-south point and 1-2km from its east-west point. It’s possible to walk around it. But,for convenience, it’s better to go around the island by renting a bicycle or motorcycle. Aside from the 4km stretch of white sand beach,Boracay also has its own Bat Cave,the famous Puka Shell Beach,andShell Museum. A book writer mentioned that Boracay Island is the “Island Closest to Heaven”.The writer could neverforget the beautiful sunset in the horizon just before the night settles in, the fine white sand beach, pristine waters,and the harmony of all natural elements surrounding the enchanted island.

Every January,Calibo City,a city near Boracay celebrates “Ati-Atihan Festival”. Local and foreign guests always amass the streets during the festivity. It is wise for guests to book their hotels in advance.

It takes a 30 minute walk around the island. Swimming in the pristine waters surrounding the island and enjoying the waft of salty breeze during a balmy night could be best for a comfortable and relaxing stay in the island.It would only take I hour and 30 minutes ride by car from Bacolod to the port going to the island.

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DormitoryTo make every student’s stay comfortable and memorable, the dormitory is designed to provide the best

1. AccommodationLSLC dormitory is just a few minute walk from the main gate of USLS. Since it is a new building, it is clean, convenient,and spacious. It has 3 discussion rooms for 12 people, 11 single rooms, 19 double rooms, and 99 triple rooms. It can accommodate 346 students at once. Each room has refrigerator, electric fan, hot and cold shower, comfort room,air-condition, sink, desk, study lamp, mirrors, bed, blanket, pillows, closet, hangers, chairs, and trash can. Also, studentsare provided with a laundry basket twice a week for their dirty clothing to be washed by the person in-charge.

2. FacilitiesThe dormitory has a resident office, reception area, convenient store, laundry area, internet, study room, students’ lounge,cafeteria, recreation area (table tennis, and mini gym), and audio-visual room (AVR).

Note: Also, the students can conveniently call a taxi, ask for any food delivery, and be helped for anything they need through the receptionist at the reception area.

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Dormitory Photos

Dormitory Building

Counter

Room

Shower Room

Fridge & Air conditioner

Dormitory Building

Lobby

Toilet

Closet

Corridor

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Dormitory Photos

Study roomFinger Scan & ID Cabinets

StoreCafeteria

PC roomCCTV

Laundry room Lounge

Fitness facility Ping-Pong room

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Zoo Playing Soccer

Museum Bongbong’s

San-Miguel

Festival

San-Miguel

Festival

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Tuition

Training Period 1week 2week 3week 4week 8week 12week 16week 20week 24week

ESL Regular US$ 230 US$ 370 US$ 510 US$ 650 US$ 1,300 US$ 1,910 US$ 2,540 US$ 3,170 US$ 3,800

ESL Intensive US$ 280 US$ 420 US$ 560 US$ 700 US$ 1,400 US$ 2,060 US$ 2,740 US$ 3,420 US$ 4,100

FoundationTOEIC / TOEFL /IELTS / TESOL /Business English

US$ 750 US$ 1,500 US$ 2,210

Registration Fee US$ 100 (One time only, non-refundable)

Airport Pick- Up US$ 30 (One way only, non-refundable)

SSP 6,200P (For 6 months)

I-CARD 3,000P (Only students who stay over 59 days)

ECC 2,000P (Only students who stay over 6 months)

Text Book 200P – 400P / book

Dorm Deposit US$ 50 or 2,500P

Electricity Bill 100p – 1,500p / a month

Additional Class Additional class for 4weeks is US$ 120 (1-on-1)

Visa Extension

1st Extension : 3,330P2nd Extension : 4,400P3rd Extension : 2,430P4th Extension : 2,430P5th Extension : 2,430P

Terminal Fee Domestic 200P

Dormitory Fee 1week 2week 3week 4week 8week 12week 16week 20week 24week

Single US$ 370 US$ 530 US$ 690 US$ 850 US$ 1,700 US$ 2,550 US$ 3,400 US$ 4,250 US$ 5,100

Twin US$ 240 US$ 400 US$ 540 US$ 680 US$ 1,360 US$ 2,040 US$ 2,720 US$ 3,400 US$ 4,080

Triple US$ 140 US$ 300 US$ 440 US$ 580 US$ 1,160 US$ 1,740 US$ 2,320 US$ 2,900 US$ 3,480

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1. Tuition fee is non-transferrable. 2. Students are required to attend a 2 hour 8-in-1 group class on their first 4 weeks of study in LSLC. Any student who wishes to change a 2 hour group class into 2 hour 1-on-1 classes is discouraged. Under inevitable condition, a student can only do the change after paying 100US dollars more.3. SSP is cancelled when any student would incur 2 or more absences in a month. Also, the student’s certificate of attendance from the University of St. La Salle cannot be received. 4. There are no classes or make up classes on declared Philippine legal holidays. However, make up classes are given when the number of holidays affects 10% of the total school days.5. All students must have insurance.

[Dormitory Policies]

[School Policies]

Cancelled the program before leaving his/her country

Cancelled the program after consuming almost 75% of the whole period of study

Cancelled the program after spending 75% or more of the period

Dismissed from the school

Full refund, except $100 registration fee

50% refund

No refund

No refund

[Refund]

Students must strictly observe curfew: Sunday – Thursday (10PM); Friday – Saturday(11PM)1. Penalty points for every violation committed in the dormitory

④ Going in the room of an opposite sex

① Sleeping out without notice

② Drinking liquor or keeping an empty bottle of liquor

③ Cooking food inside the dormitory

⑤ Visiting the casino

⑥ Giving accommodation and food to an outsider

⑦ Smoking inside the room

⑧ Making noise, disturbing others, and gambling inside the room

⑨ Habitual “making out” with a boyfriend/girlfriend

⑩ Absence without notice

-7points

-3points

-7points

-7points

-3points

-3points

-3points

-7points

-7points-7points

8 weeks and below

8-16 weeks

16-24 week

10 or more penalty points

15 or more penalty points

20 or more penalty points

dismissal

2. Situations which guarantee immediate dismissal without warning and refund1) Kicking the main gate or doing an act of disturbance/violence in order to enter the dormitory after curfew2) Damaging the facilities of the dormitory intentionally and maliciously3) Making the environment less livable through assault and insult4) Violating rules repeatedly or not paying attention to the warnings given by the staff5) Sleeping in the room of the opposite sex (Note: Staying in another person’s room for an hour is considered sleeping and a violation.)

The Refund Policy applies when a student has

Address

Tel

Web site

Email

Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod�Benigno S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City 6100

Negros Occidental, Philippines

63-34-707-0766

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