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PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned
promises to pay to DIEGO FINANCING CO. ("Holder"),
or order, at such address as the holder hereof may specify, the
principal of TWELVE MILLION AND 00/100 PESOS (PHP12,000,000.00),
Philippine Currency, plus interest of TWELVE PERCENT (12%) PER
ANNUM on the principal, at an installment of ONE MILLION PESOS
per month. Payments of the interest of the installment of ONE
MILLION per month shall commence on 1 October 1999 and continue
through 1 September 2000. The Borrower shall have the right at
any time or from time to time to pay all or a portion of the
principal without premium or penalty. Prepayments may not be
reborrowed.
Any default or delay in the payment
of any installment shall bear a penalty of THREE (3%) PERCENT
per month by way of liquidated damages.
Should suit be brought to recover
on this note, or should the same be placed in' hands of an attorney
for collection, Maker promises to attorney fees equal to FIFTEEN
(15%) PERCENT of the principal and costs incurred in connection
therewith. This note shall be governed and construed accordance
with the laws of the Philippines, and suit hereon may be brought
in the Regional Trial Court of Makati City, Metro Manila, and
for this purpose Maker hereby expressly consents to the venue
and jurisdiction of said court.
Failure of Holder to exercise
any option hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of the right
to exercise the same in the event of any subsequent default or
in the event of the continuance of any existing default after
demand for strict performance hereof.
Maker hereby waives demand, diligence,
presentment for payment, protest or notice of demand and exercise
of any option hereunder. Maker or each individual and entity
signing this note, whether or not as a Maker, further agrees
that the granting of any extension or extensions of time for
payment of any sum or sums due hereunder, or under any other
instrument securing this note, or for the performance of any
covenant, condition or agreement hereof or thereof or the taking
release of other or additional security shall in no way release
or discharge the liability the Maker or any signor or any guarantor
hereof.
Time is of the essence of this
note and each and every term and provision herein is intended
to insure the prompt payment of the obligation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Note
this day of October, 1999.
Borrower:
Holder: |