Excuse Letter – Leave of Absence

September 28, 2001

Ms. Elena R. Santos
Personnel Manager
Petron Refinery Corp.
Limay, Bataan

Dear Ms. Santos,

This letter is to request a five day leave of absence for personal reasons.  I would like to file my leave on October 5 and return work on October 10.

I will provide any further information via email or phone if necessary.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Very truly yours,

Ronnie L. Aranas