- Resolution No. 137 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to DACO SALES CORP. for the Supply and Delivery of Purified Drinking Water for a Two-Year Period (2023-2024)by PMS Webmaster
- BAC Reso 109-2022 Recommending Award vis Direct Contracting to CONCEPCION OTIS PHILIPPINES, INC.by PMS Webmaster
- PMS-BAC_2022 – BAC Reso 53-2022 Recommending Award of Contract to IVALUE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONby PMS Webmaster
- BAC Reso 125-2022 Recommending Award of Contract to NEXT INNOVATION, INC.by PMS Webmaster
- BAC Reso 118-2022 Recommending Award of Contract to INFOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.by PMS Webmaster
- BAC Reso 115 – 2022 Recommending the use of Negotiated Procurement – Direct Retail Purchase as the mode of Procurement for the Purchase of Fuel Oil, Lubricants, and other related products and services for the OP-PMS personnel through a Fleet Card Programby PMS Webmaster
- PMSBAC-PB-2023-016 – BAC Reso 130-2022 Recommending Award of Contract to LSERV Corporationby PMS Webmaster
- PMSBAC-PB-2023-012 – BAC Reso 132-2022 Recommending Award of Contract to Maximum Security Servicesby PMS Webmaster
- BAC Reso 122-2022 Recommending Award of Contract to Summit Furnishing, Inc.by PMS Webmaster
- PMSBAC-PB-2023-009 – BAC Reso 120-2022 Recommending Award of Contract to EGM Systems Global Technologies, Inc.by PMS Webmaster
- PMSBAC-PB-2023-001 – BAC Reso 134-2022 Recommending Award of Contract to People Dynamics, Inc for the Procurement of Online Battery of Psychometric Tests for CY 2023by PMS Webmaster
- PMSBAC-PB-2023-014 – BAC Reso 138-2022 – Recommending the Award of Contract to Philippine Global Communications, Inc. for the Procurement of Subscription for a Dedicated Internet Service for the Office of the President – Presidential Management Staff (OP-by PMS Webmaster
- PMSBAC-PB-2023-002 – BAC Reso 133-2022 – Recommending the Award of Contract to People Dynamics, Inc. for the Procurement of Psycho-Emotional Assessment Tools (Psycho-Emotional Test and Clinical Interview) for Calendar Year (CY) 2023by PMS Webmaster
- BAC Resolution No. 121, series of 2022 | Recommending the Extension of Contracts on a Month-to-Month Basis between the PMS and Various Entities Concerning the Procurement Projects of the AMPS, the BATS, and the KMS as End-Usersby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution 99, Series of 2022 re: Recommending Award of Contract to EM Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Services for the procurement of service for the comprehensive preventive maintenance…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 129, Series of 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the MJ Decor 888 INC. for the Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Window Blinds for the Office of the President…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 113, Series of 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Celltech Applied Sciences Inc. (CASI) for the Procurement of Vitamins Supplements.by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 88, Series of 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to BERNS ENGINEERING SALES & SERVICES (BESS) for the Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Fifteen (15) DAikin Air Conditioning Condenser Units Printed Circuit Boards (ACCU-PCB)…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 100, Series of 2022 re: Recommending the Use of Negotiate Procurement – Direct Retail Purchase as the Mode of Procurement for the Purchase of Airline Tickets for the Office of the President…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 102, Series of 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Suntawood Home and Office Inc. for the Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Executive and Conference…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 105, Series of 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Quartz Business Products Corporation for the Supply and Delivery of Ten (10) Units of Heavy-Duty Color Laser Printers for the Office of the President- Presidential Management…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 132 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Maximum Security and Services Corporation for the Procurement of Security Services for Calendar Year (CY) 2023-2025by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 93 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the LARICEL’S JEWELRY for the Procurement of Tokens of Appreciation for the Government Loyalty and Service Awards for Calendar Year (CY) 2022 (Service in Government and Retirees)by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 104 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to ARMLINK COMPUTER CENTER INC. for the Procurement, Installation, and Configuration of Mobile Signal Boosters for the Office of the President – Presidential Management Staff (OP-PMS)..by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 137 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to DACO SALES CORP. for the Supply and Delivery of Purified Drinking Water for a Two-Year Period (2023-2024)by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 131 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to TOYOTA QUEZON AVENUE, INC. for the Supply and Delivery of Eight (8) Units Passenger Vans (Lot 1) and One (1) Unit Multi-Purpose Vehicle (Lot 2) for the Office of the President…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 119 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Engagement of Dr. Pedro Richie G. Congcha as Health and Wellness Consultant from January 01 to June 30, 2023by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 110 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to INFOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for the Procurement , Installation and Configuration of Two (2) Units of Internet Link Aggegatorby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 107 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to INFOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for the Procurement of Subscription for the Seven (7) Existing Modules of the Network Security and Monitoring Solution for the Office of the President..by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 101 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to HARDWARE AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. (HISI) for the Supply, Design, Delivery, and Installation of Four (4) Units of 20-Footer Collapsible Steel Container Vans at the Office…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 90 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to N. BOYON FURNITURE for the Manufacture, Delivery, and Installation of Wardrobe Cabinets for the PMS Sub-Central Office Southern Luzon (SCO-SL)by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 80 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PEOPLE DYNAMICS, INC. for the Procurement of Online Battery of Psychometric Tests for CY 2022by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 94 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the MANILA HOTEL CORPORATION (TENT CITY) for the Lease of Venue, Inclusive of Catering Services, for the Conduct of 2022 PMS Christmas Observanceby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 81 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PEOPLE DYNAMICS, INC. for the Procurement of Psycho-Emotional Assessment Tools (Psycho-Emotional Test and Clinical Interview) for CY 2022by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 127 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Renewal of Contract of Mr. Allan D. Fabular as Consultant for the Enhancement and Integration/Inter-Operability of the Office of the President – Presidential Management Staff (OP-PMS) Information Systemsby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 124 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to GREENMAR PHILIPPINES, INC. for the Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Additional Office System and Furniture (OSF) Worktop, Office Chairs and Mobile Pedestals for the OP-PMS …by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 123 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to DESIGN EXCELLENCE HOME AND OFFICE SYSTEM CO. for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Additional Office System and Furniture (OSF) Worktop, Office Chairs, and Mobile Pedestals…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 120 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to EGM SYSTEMS GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Joint Venture (JV) with POWERCRAFT SOLUTIONS, INC. for the Procurement of Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Service for the Datacenter …by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 117 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to FIRST DATACORP. for the Procurement of Subscription for the Eighteen (18) Licenses of Multimedia Editing Software Tool as a Service for 2023by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 116 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to POWER CRAFT SOLUTIONS AND DATA INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. for the Procurement of Maintenance Services for the APC Symmetra 48KVA, Symmetra 40KVA and Smart Uninterruptible Power Supplies…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 114 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to NEXT INNOVATION, INC. for the Procurement, Installation, and Configuration of Storage Area Network (SAN) Applianceby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 108 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to NEXT INNOVATION, INC. for the Procurement, Installation, and Configuration of a Bandwidth Management Appliance with Maintenance Support for Office of the President – Presidential …by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 103 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to INTELLIGENT OPEN SYSTEMS, INC. Joint Venture (JV) with MICRODATA SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT, INC. for the Procurement of Telepresence Systems for the Office of the President …by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 92 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to N. BOYON FURNITURE for the Procurement of Executive Tables with Guest Chairs and Coffee Table for the PMS Sub-Central Office Southern Luzon (SCO-SL)by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 75 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PRIME8 HORIZONS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LIME RESORT EL NIDO) for the Lease of Venue for the Conduct of Agency Review and Stocktakingby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 66 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Mr. Allan D. Fabular as Consultant for the Enhancement and Integration/Inter-Operability of Priority Information Systems and Databasesby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 10 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for the Procurement of Long-Reange High Frequency Communication Equipment for PMS Disaster Resiliency Readinessby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 70 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to IKF HOME FURNISHING & OFFICE FURNITURE for the Procurement of Supply and Delivery of Forty-Five (45) Units Three-Drawer and Thirty (30) Units Four-Drawer Lateral Cabinets for the …by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 71 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the PIER UNO DIVE RESPORT for the Lease of Venue for the Conduct of Agency Planningby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 69 Series 2022 re: Cancelling the Competitive Bidding for the Procurement of Two (2) X-ray Baggage Scanners and Three (3) Walk-in Metal Detectors for the OP-PMS SCO in Southern Luzon, Visayas and Western Philippinesby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 32 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the INFOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS INC. for the Procurement of Two (2) Units of Unified Computing System (UCS) Rack Serves and Two (2) Units of System Networking Storage Attached Network…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 31 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the CAC HOTEL MANAGEMENT INC. (HENANN RESORT) for the Lease of Venue for the Conduct of Agency Planning for 2023-2025by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 128 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the REDCAT WORKERS SERVICES COOPERATIVE for the Engagement of a Service Provider for the Digitization of Recors/Documents of the Office of the President – Presidential Management Staby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 60 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the National Printing Office (NPO) for the Engagement of Services for the Printing of 2,500 Pieces of Presidential Hologram and 2,500 Pieces of Barcode Stickers via Agency-To-Agency (by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 59 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Use of Negotiated Procurement – Direct Retail Purchase as the Mode of Procurement for the Purchase of Airline Tickets for the Office of the President-Presidential Management Staff (OP-PMS) via Credit Lineby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 58 Series 2022 re: RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO OKITA ELECTRICAL AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES TRADING FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF 90 UNITS of MOSQUITO ZAPPER/INSECT KILLERby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 56 Series 2022 re: RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MADSAM ENTERPRISES FOR THE SUPPLY OF MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE CENTRAL LUZON FTELD UNIT (CLFU) OFFICEby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 50 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the TELETRONIC SYSTEMS INCORPORATED for the Procurement and Renewal of Existing Linsences for Google Workspace Enterprise and Basic Cloud Computing and Collaboration Tools/Software foby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 49 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC. for the Procurement of Long-Tange High Frequency Communication Equipment for the PMS Disaster Resiliency Readiness at the Integrated Operations and Serviceby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 48 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to COMM BUILDERS & TECHNOLOGY PHILS. CORPORATION for the Procurement of Maintenance Service for the APC SYMMETRA 48KVA, SYMMETRA 40KVA and Smart Uninterrupted Power Supply Unitsby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 46 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to INFOBAHN COMMUNICATION, INC. for the Procurement of Four (4) Units of Rack Servers for the OP-PMS Integrated Operations and Service Continuity Sub-Central Offices in the Cities of Iloby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 40 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PRINCE MOTOR CORPORATION for the Procurement of Preventive Maintenance and Items Outside the Basic Warranty Coverage of the Newly-Procured Hyundai Grand Starexby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 13 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to HYPERNET-INTERNET & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC. for the Procurement of Subscription to a Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Services for the Internet protocol Private Branch Exchangeby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 63 Series 2022 re: Declaring a Failure of Procurement Activity for the Repair and Maintenance Services for the Office of the President – Presidential Management Staff (OP-PMS) Vehicles through a Framework Agreementby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 62 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to SUNTAWOOD HOME AND OFFICE INC. for the Procurement of 40 Units of Open-Type Steel Shelvesby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 49 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC. for the Procurement of Long-Range High Frequency Communication Equipment for PMS Disaster Resiliency Readiness at the Integrated Operations and Service…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 44 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the FIREHORSE PARKING RENTAL for the Lease of Parking Space for the Office of the President – Presidential Management Staff (OP-PMS)by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 42 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PHARMA-QUEST CO. for the Procurement of Influenza for the OP-PMSby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 41 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to SAHAR INTERNATIONAL TRADING INC. for the Procurement of COVID-19 Antigen Assay Kit (Colloidal Gold Method) for the OP-PMSby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 37 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PRIMAX KONSTRUCT INC. for the Renovation of the Northern Mindanao Field Unit (NMFU) Office Floor Systemby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 36 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION for the Engagement of a Courier Service Provider via Agency-To-Agency Procurmentby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 26 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the INFOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for the Procurement of Anti-Distributed Denial of service Protection (Anti-DDOS) Appliance with Compatible Web Application Firewall (WAF) Appliance fby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 58 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to OKITA ELECTRICAL AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES TRADING for the Procurement of 90 Units of Mosquito Zapper/Insect Killerby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 55 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the MOUNT SEA RESORT HOTEL AND RESTAURANT for the Conduct of Learning and Development (L&D) Activity for OP-PMS’ Managers and High-Potential Personnel and Cluster Teambuilding…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 50 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to TELETRONIC SYSTEMS INCORPORATED for the Procurement and Renewal of Existing Licenses for Google Wokspace Enterprise and Basic Cloud Computing and Collaboration Tools/Software for…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 48 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the COMM BUILDERS & TECHNOLOGY PHILS. CORPORATION for the Procurement of Maintenance Service for the APC Symmetra 48KVA, Symmetra 40KVA and Smart Uninterrupteed Power Supply Unitsby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 47 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the QUARTZ BUSINESS PRODUCTS CORPORATION for the Procurement of Inks and Toners for the Existing HP Color Printers of the Office of the President – Presidential Management Staff (OP-Pby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 46 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the INFOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for the Procurement of Four (4) Units of Rack Servers for the OP-PMS Integrated Operations and Service Continuity Sub-Central Offices in the Cities..by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 43 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to ASTRAN MARKETING AND GEN. CONTRACTOR, INC. for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Pre-Fabricated and Steel Frame and Perforated Metal Panel at the East Perimeter Security Fenceby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 39 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to iEQUITY TECHNOLOGIES, CORPORATION for the Renewal of Twenty-Nine (29) Existing Licenses, and Procurement of Additional Six (6) Licenses of Digital Signature Softwareby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 34 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PHILLIPINE VISION GROUP, INC. for the Procurement of Multivitamins Lot 2 (For Females Younger than Fifty [50] Years Old)by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 33 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to AYAMED DRUG DISTRIBUTOR for the Procurement of Multivitamins Lot 1 (For Males Younger than Fifty [50] Years Old)by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 40 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PRINCE MOTOR CORPORATION for the Procurement of Preventive Maintenance and Items outside the Basic Warranty Coverage of the Newly-Procured Hyundai Grand Starexby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 32 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the INFOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for the Procurement of Two (2) Units of Unified Computing System (UCS) Rack Servers and Two (2) Units of System Networking Storage Attached Networkby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 30 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to INFOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for the Procurement of Subscription of Warranty and Maintenance Services for the Existing Firewall Appliances of the Seven (7) OP-PMS Field Unitsby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 23 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Palmer-Asia Inc. for the Procurement of Service for the Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance of the Fire Detection and Alarm System and Automatic Fire Sprinkler System of the OP-PMSby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 22 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to EGM Systems Global Technologies Inc. for the Procurement of Comprehensive Maintenance for the Data Center Precision Air Conditioning Units (PACUs)by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 29 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to the APPHIA WATER REFILLING STATION for the Supply and Delivery of 10,000 Containers of Purified Drinking Water for the Office of the President-Presidential Management Staff (OP-PMS)..by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 28 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to PETRON CORPORATION for the Procurement of Fuel, Oil, Lubricants and other Fuel Products and Related Services through a Fleet Card Program for the Office of the President…by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 24 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to EM Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Services for the Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance of 275 Air Conditioning Units of the Office of the President – Presidential Management Stafby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 23 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Palmer-Asia Inc. for the Procurement of Service for the Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance of the Fire Detection and Alarm System and Automatic Sprinkler System of the OP-PMSby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 17 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Flora and Fauna Development Corporation for the Lease of Venue, Inclusive of Catering Services, for the Conduct of the PMS Budget Planning for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2025by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 16 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to MVA Power Systems Development Corp. for the Procurement of Maintenance Service for the 2000 KVA Diesel Cumming Generator Setby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 15 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Hom-Cor Marketing and Construction Service Corporation for the Procurement of Service for the Preventive Maintenance of the Electrical Equipment Facilities of the Office of the Presidby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 14 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Philcopy Corporation for the Procurement of 3 units Photocopying Machine for the Integrated Operations and Service Continuity Sub-Central Office (IOSC-SCO) in Iloilo, Legazpi, and Palby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 12 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Infobahn Communications Inc. for the Procurement of Warranty and Maintenance Services for the Existing Firewall, Firewall Managing and Reporting Appliances for the OP-PMS Fiscal Yearby PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 08 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Next Innovation Inc. for the Procurement of Backup Appliance for the OP-PMS Central Office for Calendar Year (CY) 2022by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 07 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to Ynzal Marketing Corporation for the Renewal of One-Year Subscription for Eighteen (18) Licenses of Multimedia Editing Tool for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 05 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to LSERV Corporation for the Janitorial and other Manpower Services for CY 2022by PMS Webmaster
- Resolution No. 04 Series 2022 re: Recommending the Award of Contract to LSERV Corporation for the Procurement of Driving and Messengerial Services for Calendar Year (CY) 2022by PMS Webmaster