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Cnorte posts 9% rise in rice production

DAET, Camarines Norte -- Rice production upped by 9 percent in this province last year compared to 5 percent increase in 2010, according to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg).
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Lrays school, barangay visitation goes to Caramoan

PILI, CamSur For the fifth time this first month of the year, and the nth time since he assumed stewarship of CamSur as provincial executive in 2004, Governor LRay Villafuerte and other provincial officials visited selected barangays in the town of Caramoan in implementation of his School and Barangay Visitation program. Even as Governor Villafuerte has been an avid advocate of the convergence scheme to orchestrate efforts of various sectors and agencies to facilitate realization of common goals and objectives, he has consistently pursued the barangay and school visitation as an instrument of bringing the government closer and personally addressing problems and concerns of the constituency at the countryside. Early Wednesday morning, January 25, the governor in company of first-born son Migz, Vice Governor Ato Pea and Board Member Angel Naval hied to Caramoan together with a group of Cultural Group entertainers
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Alongside with convergence-related activities requiring personal negotiation to orchestrate and harmonize efforts of various agencies towards pursuing common objectives, Gov. Lray Villafuerte has given equal focus and consistently sustains the school and barangay Visitation program to be able to personally assess and address the needs and problems of the constituency, among the first this year in the towns of Pamplona and sipocot shown in above photos where the people turned out en masse to receive and interface with him and other provincial officials.

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(Atty. APA chairman of Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International - PICPA past president/Hall-of-Famer, ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee, and past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPA writes this syndicated column for selected CALABARZON & Bikol newsweeklies). TOURISM: We should not debate any further on whether our tourism slogan of Its More Fun in the Philippines is original or not. What is important is for all Filipino business, political and social circles to band together so we can sell our countrys tourism potentials to both foreigners and our own balikbayans. Most affluent countries in the world derive huge economic income and also, foreign currency inflows, from tourism-related activities. One area of distinction favoring the Philippines is our offer to retirees to spend the remaining years of their lives here. Given the advantage of foreign exchange rate versus the Philippine peso most alien retirees can stretch the domestic value of their monthly pensions. Old people will also find comfort in our generally stable weather. Outdoor sports facilities are aplenty, and medical facilities abound. Most important of all is the Pinoys fluency of the global English language. Welcome to the Philippines! THREAT? Come November this year the United States will hold its presidential elections. Incumbent president Barack Obama has issued declarations that mean both good and harm to the Philippines and our fellow Filipinos. First he said the millions of undocumented aliens in the USA who were brought to the country before the age of sixteen should be given a chance to

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become permanent US residents. There are thousands of Pinoys who may be covered by this favorable edict. The other Obama proclamation may adversely affect our country, especially the industry of business outsourcing service. The incumbent president wants American business establishments to refrain from outsourcing their work requirements. He wants to preserve jobs offered by US entities to American labor, whether they be citizens or permanent immigrants. If carried on a wide scale, the 70% source of BPO income might suffer reductions, thereby affecting our call center agents. TAX SEASON: Taxpayers either individuals or juridical persons are advised to attend to their income tax preparations as early as they can. The annual deadline for filing is on April 15 but this date falls on a Sunday. The BIR has announced that taxes with deadlines falling on weekends must be settled on the working day before that given deadline. So, for tax year 2011 the deadline for the filing of income tax returns is on Friday the 13th of April, 2012. For business permits LGUs require payments on or before January 20th. Oftentimes, due to overcrowding at the counters the deadline is extended up to end of January. On realty taxes, we advise our clients to pay these in January not only to avoid penalties but more so, to avail of discounts. Most provinces and cities allow at least ten (10) per cent reduction if taxes for the year are fully settled within January. ECONOMICS: The Aquino Administration has admitted that it was not able to fully release the approved budget for 2011 confirming the fact that the delayed in government spending may have hampered the flow of economic activities. One good consoling thing that emanated from the failure to release the budget items in full is the reduction of our budget deficit. The final deficit figure is estimated at P190B, which is much below the original target of P300B and the amended projection of P260B. Our economic managers are keeping the original GDP projections intact, excepting only the figures for both exports and imports (which are highly correlated). Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima is having his hands full trying to keep the Deficit-to-DGP ratio at 2.6%. The previous target ratio was 2.0% but it looks overly ambitious now concerning the global economic scenario which is experiencing major upheavals even among the highly industrialized countries. CREDO: Life is a one-way street. Live with the consciousness that you will not pass this way again!

Data
Nowadays, with our postal system slowly going in the red, we communicate a lot electronically. Data are transmitted and exchange invisibly- wirelessly. It is now an acquired habit that for many might be so cheap but, of course, not for some. With this modern form of communication in our hands, added to our usual monthly utility expenses are the phone cards- the load or the internet subscription fees. For a period of one year, mentally calculating it, how much do you spend monthly for your load or internet subscription? In time, these related expenses could amount to something. It could weigh us down more than the benefits that we could get out of using it. How many loaves of bread, needed pairs of shoes or clothes could have been bought out of our loads or internet subscription expenses? With its great impact in our lives, we have to use our modern technology wisely. We could have the power in our hands. Online, there are a lot of self-proclaimed experts, gurus, consultants.... authorities. Talk might be cheap. However, it can make or unmake us. We might gather unwanted heat on us. We might be senselessly spreading ourselves. Always remember the principle; What you sow is what you reap. In a day or a week... , what kind of words do we send or receive from others? From all of it, how many of them are related to our work, studies, vocation.... ? Instead of doing some other things that are good or beneficial to the community, we might already be bordering on narcissism by wasting much our time on air and online with virtual persons. Get out and be with real people! Be with the real authorities ! Keep your communication just for a minute or two. Only talk about business . As a priest, I remember well what a priest, one day, shared to me regarding giving homilies. He said that the first five minutes is Gods. The second five minutes is yours. And, the next five minutes is already of the devil. The devil is, of course, wise and could be using these seemingly good things against us to similarly destroy us. Be watchful and vigilant. The devil could be using us to advance its worldwide evil domination. Reflect on this and do something wise about it.

Purpose of Impeachment and Benefits from Guyabano Tea

Many of us especially the non-lawyers do not understand the purpose of impeachment. Hence, I am quoting hereunder part of the commentary in the Philippine Daily Inquirer dated Jan. 23, 2012 of Florin Hilbay, a professor of Constitutional Law and Legal Philosophy at UP College of Law: The purpose of this impeachment (of CJ Corona) is not to send Corona to jail or forfeit unexplained or ill-gotten wealth; it is to determine whether the representatives of the people believe that he should be removed from office because he has betrayed public trust or culpably violated the Constitution. The theory of the Constitution is because certain public officials rank so high in the affairs of the state, it is crucial that the body politic the people be able to trust these officials. Trust and confidence in our leaders affect belief in the rule of law, the operations of the market, hope in the possibility of progress and even value of ones citizenship. This is why, even if the President, Chief Justice or Ombudsman are protected by a term of office, the guarantee can be breached once the people are convinced that their trust has been betrayed. This also explains

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Provincial agriculturist Francia C. Pajares said that more than 100 percent or equivalent to 83,000 metric tons of rice production was noted last year compared to 92 percent or more than 82,000 metric tons in 2010. She said that this was due to their information dissemination to the farmers to increase their harvest and also to the different programs on agriculture technologies implemented by the provincial government. Pajares said that they have encouraged farmers to used compost or organic fertilizer in their rice field for better harvest. The compost is an organic fertilizer coming from plants and from different wastes and other organic materials, and using compost can save 50 percent in commercial fertilizer. She added that compost adds nutrients and holds the soil; it also does no harm to humans, animals, and plants; and farmers will become selfsufficient in terms of not relying on imported fertilizer for good production.

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why the power to impeach and removal is not lodged in judicial institutions, whose members are not chosen by the people, but in overtly political organs such as the House of Representatives and the Senate, whose members are directly voted by the people. This understanding of the purpose of an impeachment gives us reasons why these proceedings should not be compared to a criminal trial or in the words of a colleague judicialized. It is important to emphasize that an

impeachment proceeding need not be conducted as a criminal trial and that the use of judicialized procedures is not the only way to establish fact. The task is to ascertain whether the allegations against Corona are true or false and the best way to do this is by rationalizing the proceedings to ensure that the judges will be in the best position to use practical reason to sift through the layers of claims of either party. I have noted that the counsel for the defense, former Justice Serafin Cuevas, an expert in judicial trials, is quick to raise issues and legal technicalities to prevent the presentation of evidence by the prosecutors. Thank God that there are Senators who ask clarificatory questions that bring out pertinent documents and papers for study and scrutiny of the Senate impeachment Court. These will help in decisionmakings, in finding the truth. ***** I met Andy Compuesto, my townmate from Partido months ago at the Basilica Minore. He was formerly a broadcaster in
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The sad story of our land

When the Philippines exports more jobseekers abroad, some to areas hostile to foreign workers, unknowingly it tells a sad story of a land so poor that it can not provide employment to its citizens and of its officials so corrupt that they corner all the wealth of the country all to themselves. There is no sadder tale than that of a people abandoned by their leaders who are notorious for their preference for power and wealth over the welfare of their constituencies.That is the story of the Filipino, the reason why he is unable to escape from where he is today. Other countries pride themselves in their citizens who troop to exotic places abroad not as domestic helpers or construction workers or niteclub entertainers but as tourists consuming the wonders of far off places. These people serve as walking advertisements of their countries,telling the world of their good life and the wealth of their land.They travel and spend because they have money.They live in style because they have good income . Great empires in the past exported curious citizens to distant lands to see the

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wonders not found near their homes. In so doing,these empires were able to show their wealth and power and reach. You can easily tell by the number of their tourists travelling to distant realms which countries are getting wealthier and which countries have not moved an inch. China which is now one rung behind the United States as an economic superpower is the second largest source of tourists to Singapore after Indonesia and Nepal after India and Taiwan after Japan, according to

an article,The New Adventurers, written by Kapio Baker, for the Newsweek magazine. It is the largest supplier of tourists to Vietnam, Macao and Hongkong which recorded l8 million visitors from the mainland. Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are the top destinations but experts said China may look farther afield into Europe particularly France and Britain and the United States, the Newsweek article said. Even as a destination, the Philippines has not been mentioned. The same article, tracing the history of ancient tourism, said Roman patricians built holiday homes all around the ancient world from Sicily to Greece to Carthage. Young renaissance elites embarked on customary grand tours of Europe. British Victorian middle class flushed with new leisure time and money,travelled to exotic places that the l9th century British journalist Henry Labouchere reportedly said,Go where you may, to the top of the pyramid or to the top of Mount

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sM Marketmall opens in Dasmarias

Residents of the City of Dasmarias gave a new shopping concept a warm welcome when the SM Marketmall recently opened its doors to the public. As soon as, in the SM tradition, SM executives led by SM Food Retail President Herbert Sy opened its doors to welcome the first wave of shoppers, eager and excited crowds quickly packed this mall of firsts. The first public-private partnership between a City Government and SM Prime Holdings, the 5- storey, more than 10,000 square meter Marketmall is envisioned to be a destination for foodies in search for fresh products and homegrown cuisine. Housed in a modern, multistorey building, it is well lighted and well ventilated. Open 24 hours, It is the first vertical wet market development with a Hypermarket, 1,073 wet and dry market stalls, restaurants, services, and a bagsakan area. Shopping in the Marketmall is easy because the stainless steel stalls in the wet in dry areas and properly zoned and color- coded. And then, there is the convenience of the multi-level parking area with provisions for 252 vehicles, as well as accessible transportation for commuters. During opening day, customers had a glimpse of Cavites homegrown food offerings at the Tiendas de Dasmarinas where foods like the famous Imus Kutsinta, Tinapang Salinas, Seaweed Crackers, Gatas ng General Trias, Cafe Amadeo, Paella Negra, Marinara, and other Cavite products were showcased. Earlier in the day, no less than Cavite Vice Governor Recto Cantimbuhan, Dasmarinas City Congressman Pidi Barzaga and Dasmarinas Mayor Jenny Barzaga shared honors in the ribbon cutting ceremonies with Mrs. Felicidad Sy and SM Food Retail President Herbert Sy. SM Prime Holdings Hans Chris-

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sM Marketmall is envisioned to be a destination for foodies in search for fresh products and home grown cuisine.

Ceb offers P1 seat sale

The Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) puts all of its 18 international and 34 domestic destinations on PHP 1 seat sale to promote fun travel to every Juan. The seat sale is from January 20 to 22, 2012, for travel from June 1 to December 15, 2012. It has always been fun for us at Cebu Pacific to give away seats at PHP 1, because more local and foreign tourists get the chance to explore the Philippines on our trademark lowest fares. With this unbeatable travel deal, passengers can spend their airfare savings on more adventures, said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. The airline posted a seat sale teaser with the words Were the #JuanforFun on its official Cebu Pacific Air Facebook Fan Page and @cebupacificair Twitter account at noon last January 19. The teaser was inspired by the Philippines Department of Tourisms national initiative #1FORFUN, with a call to stay tuned for the seat sales launch. Passengers can book PHP 1 seats to any of CEBs international destinations, namely: Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Incheon, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Singapore, Shanghai, Taipei or Xiamen. The airlines 34 domestic destinations are also up for grabs for PHP 1. They are: Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Busuanga (Coron), Butuan,
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tian Sy, Jr., SM Hypermarket Robert Kwee, SM Supermalls President Annie Garcia, and Reverend Father Leoben Peregrino also joined them. Located along Dasmarinas Bagong Bayan Congressional Road, Dasmarias, City, Cavite, the SM Marketmall serves customers from Dasmarias City and nearby towns such as Imus, GMA, Carmona, General Trias and even some part of Trece Martirez City. Apart from the SM Hypermarket and the wet and dry market, it also has food tenants like Jollibee, Mang Inasal, and Chowking; as well as services like BDO, Test Point, Mr. Quickie, Dermcare, LBC, Inkrite, APD Travel, M. H Burton, A-1 Driving and Lucky Circle. The SM Marketmall is not only clean, well maintained, and secure, but also has PWD friendly facilities, and showcases environmentally sustainable practices with a sewage treatment plant that recycles water, but also proper garbage segregation and disposal. The SM Marketmalls design and construction team includes Jose Siao Ling and Associates, Architects and Designers; and R. M. Cabanela Construction and Management Corp, General Contractor.

HrM grads of uNeP get 100% passing rate on TesDA NCii exams
The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) Hotel and Restaurant Management graduates made another history when they registered a one hundred percent passing rate during the recently concluded Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) sponsored Housekeeping NC II examinations held from January 7 to 8 at the Regent Hotel Training Center in Naga City. UNEP President Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda raised her hat once more for this exemplary feat and congratulated the examinees for successfully delivering a significant mark during the said examinations. The entire UNEP community is deeply honored and we are really proud of this accomplishment for it proves that we are continuously keeping up with the tradition of excellence in line with our vision. Our graduates are the embodiment of persevering individuals, persistently serving as proofs that the university has laid down an effective framework for their success. Ms. Maria Chuchay Bailon, Program Chair of the UNEP HRM Department reiterated this fact, saying that her students deserve all the accolades. It is such an honor, not just for the students, but also for the university and of course to the HRM professors that we became an effective instrument in crafting their path towards the attainment of their goals. This is also to say that indeed when you put your heart and soul into something and persevere for its realization it will happen, Bailon quips. HRM Graduates who passed the examinations include Phillip Basilio Abinal, July Abonita, Ederlyn Alviola, Janine Badong, Jennifer Barrameda, Divina Carla

Philippine Veterans bank (PVb), was one of the exhibitors at the recently-concluded 1st Philippine international bio-energy Conference (PibeC) held at the Fiesta Pavillion of the Manila Hotel. The twoday conference that convened local and foreign players in the bio-energy industry tackled recent developments in the field of bio-energy research and technology as well as possible projects initiated by bio-energy advocates that could be financed by investor groups. With its expertise in the field of financing and corporate banking, Veterans Bank was well-entrenched to offer its services to delegates of the conference and at the same time marketed its other innovative banking products and services. Shown in the photo are Branch Marketing and Sales Support Officers Melissa Lim and Jaja Tugade.

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He came one day and introduced himself as a representative of the Bank of Makati collecting for Motortrade. He was looking for my daughter-in-law who was then out of town and I asked him how I could help and he rattled off with a lot of unsavory remarks against his target. I said I would help after learning how much my daughter-in-law owes Motortrade for a motorcycle unit she got on installment. It seems he had not been able to see his target for sometime exerting a lot of useless efforts. First, he asked where does my daughter-in-law go every day? What is she doing that she could not be reached at our home? Next, she says she does not keep her promise. I know my daughter-in-law had been religious in paying except during the last months or so when she probably was in a tight financial fix. Then, he said ita o mo kanako ana roaming numher ka igin mo na agom kana daughter-in-law ko ta singilon ko ya. My son works in Dubai. I got irritated and told him thats not his business any more. It is mine. And he appeared very insistent. He has become too assuming which is not ethical, out of bounce really. I told him he is collecting from my daughter-in-law and not from anybody else. not even from her husband. I told him I will help. And he repeatedly saidsari kaya pagpaparaiyan ana manugang mo? I told him thats not his damn business. I was asking his name but he hurriedly climbed his motorcycle with his companion and left. What manners! Collectors must be trained how to collect with propriety. Simple and basic GMRC or good manners and right conduct. This particular collector must learn how to conduct himself properly something learned in kindergarten school. I presume he is a college graduate with good scholastic record because Motortrade hires with a high level of expectancy among its employees especially those dealing with collections. Maybe this guy just want to show he is a goddamn efficient collector and probably deserves a raise. Somebody at Motortrade Iriga told me his name and I am very certain he is the guy I am talking about who, earlier before he became nasty introduced himself as a resident of Barangay San Juan in Iriga where I am actually residing. Motortrade, thank you for bringing your motorcycles in Iriga. Aside from the employment your agency generates, many have been able to avail of your vehicles in easy payment plans. For comments, email jokeebotor_reyes@yahoo.com

welcoming the New Year twice

We now have two New Year celebrations at the start of each year. Like it or not, more people and more Filipinos are getting into the traditional Chinese calendar, and into most of the tradition and beliefs that go with it. It might not be safe to say that some of us are even delaying the start of their personal plans for the year to coincide with the start of the Chinese New Year, lest these plans might not dwell well with the feng-shui projections vis--vis the traits and elements of the animal sign each of us were classified into. But the way the media treated this years Chinese New Year, theres no denying the reality that this will be the thing in the years to come. For the first time in the history of Naga City, a local government sanctioned celebration of the Chinese New Year was first held last week. Lantern parade and the traditional Dragon dance were even presented along the citys major streets to formally welcome the year of the Water Dragon. No less than Mayor John Bongat was present in the celebration at Plaza Quezon, with the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office under the Office of the Mayor making sure that the entire celebration was well on its course. Bigger and better Chinese New Year celebration will be an annual event in the city, the mayor revealed. Well, theres really nothing wrong with

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this. History showed that the Chinese and their culture have been with us ever since, much earlier than the Spanish and American influences which we have been too accustomed to. It is even hard to ignore Chinese beliefs and wisdom which are far ancient than most of the civilized world. And now that the sleeping giant of the yesteryears has awakened, its influence and affluence fast engulfing the modern world, the more reasons for people to be interested in the validity of their wisdom. The local Catholic church is silent over this development in this city where the other main goal is to institutionalize the Pilgrim City tag for our world renown Penafrancia devotion. The Catholics

Bishop Conference of the Philippines, however, made an official call for people especially the devout Catholics not to be swayed by predictions on Chinese New Year, but instead be firm in faith, saying further that God has plans for each of us. I would have to leave this issue as is. It is not my object to cause conflict between these two beliefs because there may be none. Our Chinese friends, who are more Bicolano and Filipino than many of us, are in fact, also devout churchgoers and see no conflict in practicing both. My main goal here really is to formally start this columns new year in this paper. Its been a while since Ive taken the task of maintaining a regular piece in this paper, even with encouragement from pading Ben Babar to do so. It doesnt necessarily be a weekly piece, he said, as long as it comes out on a regular basis. So whatever type or pace of regularity this column could come out, the vow is that this column will have to come out regularly. By the way, please watch Isyu Ngonian every 5 oclock in the afternoon, from Monday to Friday at GMA-7 Bicol. Happy new year everyone!

sec. Pardo cited as 2011 outstanding Filipino

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) congratulates one of its Board Directors, Mr. Jose T. Pardo, for being one of the recipients of the 2011 The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award given by JCI Senate Philippines and The Insular Life Assurance, Co., Ltd. The TOFIL Award is given to men and women, 41 years and above, who have significantly contributed to the welfare of the people and the country. Sec. Pardo is cited for his contributions to the business sector. He is honored for pioneering the franchising model and for being one of the earliest to push for Corporate Social Responsibility. He joins four others in receiving the TOFIL award. These are: Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao for Governance, Dr. Ramon Nery for Government/Public Service, Ms. Sylvia Pendon for Entrepreneurship and Dr. Emerlinda Roman for Education. The former Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Finance, Sec. Pardo holds key positions in various business entities. He currently serves as Chairman of Electronic Commerce Payment Network, Inc. (ECPay), OOCC General Construction Corp. and Philippine Savings Bank. He sits as Director of ZNN Radio Veritas, Bank
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by iDA T. ibArrieNTos Teacher ii rinconada National Technical Vocational school sto. Domingo, iriga City TEACHERS! It is often defined as more of a vocation than a profession. But do you know that TEACHING is a very sensitive profession. It may look bias but take a look at this equation: TEACHING=MIND=LIFE. You cant subtract or divide in teaching. Teaching is often addition and multiplication. If a student learns, that learning adds to his knowledge and multiplies it within him. But if an error is committed to teaching it adds to his most embarrassing moments and multiplies negativity within him. This is the main reason why teaching is NOT for everyone. It takes HEART, MIND, TIME, COURAGE and RISK TO BE A TEACHER. Others say TEACHING is an art. Others say it is a learned skill. As our teaching career grows, our skills at actual teaching will be enhanced. Standing in front of a class and teach doesnt really mean youre a good teacher! We need to know other things involved with being a TEACHER. 1. BE THERE. Come and leave your class on time. If you are not in your classroom, you are not teaching. Yes, there are inevitable cases where teachers take days off, but do not make it a habit. REGULAR ATTENDANCE is a MUST. Be proud to have a perfect attendance record. 2. KNOW YOUR STUDENTS. Talk to them before, during and after class. Little talk or comments between concepts can go along way. The more you know about them, the more you can understand them. Above all, learn their names quickly! 3. KNOW THE PARENTS. Get phone/cell phone numbers of parents. Students will perform and behave well if they know you are talking to their parents. 4. KNOW YOUR SUBJECT. You cannot give what you do not have. If you do not know what you are doing, how can you teach well? This NEEDS complete preparation. 5. ATTEND SCHOOL EVENTS. Being seen at school activities show students that you care and support them. 6. VISIT THE NEIGHBORHOOD. The more visible you are to the students, the more they are willing to behave in class. 7. BE FAIR. Expect the best but be flexible. Fairness doesnt mean leniency. It simply means to grade your students performance on a balanced scale. 8. CONTROL YOUR TEMPER. Bite your tongue. Count 1 to 100. All things will pass. This goes hand in hand with being professional.

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visit DAet 2012 sCHeDule of events

JAnuArY 2012
2-10 15 23 28 28 to Feb. 5 30 : SALUBONG SA BAGONG TAON (3 Kings Celebration and Awarding of Outstanding Tax Payers of Daet) : STO. NIO FESTIVAL (St. John the Baptist) : FiesTANG TsiNoY sA DAeT (Chinese New Year Celebration) : ARAW NG MGA PULIS (PNP Day) (Launching of Daet Outstanding Policeman) : VISIT BARANGAY GUBAT (Sto. Nio Festival) : TRADITIONAL HEALING WAYS (Surgical and Medical Mission by OLLCF) : HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

JulY 2012
1 2-7 6 7 7-8 12-14 18 20 21-22 27-28 26-29 : NUTRITION MONTH CELEBRATION : INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERISM WEEK with US PEACE CORP and other International NGOs such as JICA, KOICA, AECID, etc. : DAET COCONUT CONGRESS : ISANG ARAW LANG COMMUNITY SERVICE : GAWAD KALINGA EXPO : RICKY LEE SCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOP : FIRE OLYMPICS AND PROVINCIAL FIRST AID COMPETITION : AWARDING OF CHILD FRIENDLY BARANGAY : MoTurisTA (National Motorcycle Convention) : THE 4TH OFF ROAD 4X4 WHEEL DRIVE COMPETITION : MMA FIGHT FOR PEACE (Mixed Martial Arts Camp and Competition)

feBruArY 2012
1 4 to 6-12 7 11 14 17 17-18 20-24 23-24 28 : BIKOL KO, IROG KO LITERARY WORKSHOP (Opening of the National Arts Month) : DAET ON THE GO INTER-BARANGAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : BAY AREA CAMARINES NORTE ASSOCIATION (BACNA) SURGICAL MISSION : BASIC TOURIST RECEPTION AND HANDLING TECHNIQUES SEMINAR (By BATTO) : BASMA MEDICAL MISSION (Mayors Night) : VALeNTiNes DAY ACTiViTies : TERTULLA DE DAET (A Night of Senior Citizens of Camarines Norte) : DAET GK ENCHANTED FARM (Launching and Ground Breaking) : VISIT DAET PHOTOGRAPHY : KAYA NATIN MOVEMENT CONFERENCE ON ETHICAL LEADERSHIP and GOOD GOVERNANCE : VISIT DAET OF NATIONAL PARK DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (DOT) : SINING GALING YEAR 3 (Gabi ng Kasaysayan at Kultura)

August 2012
1 4 10-12 16 18 24 25 27 29 30 : : : : : : : : : : : BUWAN NG WIKA ACTIVITIES oPeNiNG oF DAeT iNDie / sHorT FiLM FesTiVAL PACiFiC KAos surFiNG CoMPeTiTioN VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY DOGONGAN VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY MANCRUZ SARSUELA DE DAET VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY II VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY I (Honoring San Roque) SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING TRICYCLE DRIVERS OF DAET AWARDING OF OUTSTANDING YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS OF DAET HANDOG SA BAYAN NG PUNONG BAYAN (Blood Letting Activity and Kasalang Bayan)

MArCH 2012
1 2-3 3 5 10 16 19-21 23-24 24 28 31 : : : : : : : : : : : : BUSINESS WEEK CELEBRATION NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE GRAND OPENING OF NEW AVON LOOK BUILDING IN DAET RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF DAET GO NEGOSYO CARAVAN DAET WOMENS CONGRESS DISASTER RISKS REDUCTION CONFERENCE TEKNOLOHIYA AT KABUHAYAN CONFERENCE (By TLDC and TRC) TAsTe biCoL, TAsTe DAeT A Dinner for a Cause WASTE WISE DAET RECYCLING CARAVAN LIVELIHOOD AND EMPLOYMENT BAZAAR (Job Fair) MARATHON / FUN RUN

septeMBer 2012
1-30 8 18-27 20 21 22 23 26 28 : : : : : : : : : CIVIL SERVICE MONTH CELEBRATION THE LIFE OF WENCESLAO Q. VINZONS (By Tanghalang Mabini Theater Group) VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY MAMBALITE AN-ITAN FESTIVAL CHeeriNG sQuAD AND DANCe sPorTs CoMPeTiTioN DBC INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY 8 SAMPAN NI INA FESTIVAL ABRASA KAY INA BATTLE OF THE BAND CHILDRENS CONGRESS VINZONS DAY in Camarines Norte in honor of Wenceslao Q. Vinzons

oCtoBer 2012
1 1-7 4 9 10 12 15 16 17 18 25-27 28 30 31 : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : OPENING OF CHILDREN MONTH CELEBRATION PHILIPPINE TOURISM MONTH CELEBRATION SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK CELEBRATION ARAW NI FRANCISCO TURKO BOAYES ARAW NI MANUEL CONDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE ANNIVERSARY BYAHENG PINOY STATE OF THE CHILDREN REPORT / QUIZ BEE / POSTER / T-SHIRT PRINTING TREK SA DAET Batch 2 (Travelogue, Recreation, Environmental Awareness & Knowledge Sharing) ENVIRONMENTAL CONGRESS PRO (Protection and Rehabilitation Program) DAET RIVER DAY DAET HAPPY EARTH CELEBRATION VisiT DAeT DiGiTAL ArTs / ANiMATioN FiLM FesT VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY IV (Honoring St. Jude) BARANGAY TANOD DAY (Pass and Review) UNDAS SA DAET RIZAL ROCK

April 2012
1-3 1-8 : MUNICIPAL YOUTH CONGRESS : HOLY WEEK / LENTEN ACTIVITIES (Grand Alumni Homecoming of various schools in Daet) 2-15 : bANTAYoG FesTiVAL (Provincial Government of Camarines Norte) 2 : CNSC FOUNDATION DAY & ORGANIC FOOD FESTIVAL 6 : ALAY PASAN KRUS (Divine Mercy) 8-14 : JCI WEEK CELEBRATION 14-18 : COMMEMORATIVE ACTIVITIES OF DAET REVOLT 1898 19-24 : OSY LEADERSHIP ENHANCEMENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SEMINAR 15 : TREK SA DAET 2012 Batch 1 (Travelogue, Recreation, Environmental Awareness & Knowledge Sharing) 25 : COMMEMORATION OF DAET RE-TAKING OF 1942 FROM JAPANESE FORCES 28 : VISIT DAET SA ALAWIHAO UP TEACHERS VILLAGE (Honoring St. Therese Calcutta) : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY BAGASBAS 29 : DAET 4Ps ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 30 to May 3 : SOUTHERN LUZON BAPTIST YOUTH CAMP April to June : SEARCH FOR MODEL BARANGAYS OF DAET

noveMBer 2012
3 9-10 16-17 21-25 23 29 30 : : : : : : : BEACH FASHION SHOW / PIAGAYON DAET SISTER CITIES CONFERENCE REGIONAL SKILLS OLYMPICS (TESDA) 5th DAeT iNTerNATioNAL KiTe boArDiNG CoMPeTiTioN MISS PHOTOGRAPHY 2012 DONDI SINGS WITH GENERAL LUNA WIND OR NO WIND SA BAGASBAS (Visiting CWC Foreign Kiteboarders/ Surfers) : BONIFACIO DAY ACTIVITIES : KNIGHTS OF RIZAL REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

MAY 2012
1 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY GAHONON : ARAW NG MANGGAGAWA 6-10 : VISIT BARANGAY LAG-ON CULINARY FESTIVAL 7 to June 25 : BAHAY ANIHAN AGRIFEST 8 : RED CROSS FLAG DAY (PNRC-CN Chapter) 10-12 : REGIONAL SPORTSFEST KITE FLYING COMPETITION 13 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY VI 14 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY AWITAN 10-16 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO MAISAN FESTIVAL 15-25 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY COBANGBANG SORBETES FESTIVAL 15 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY ALAWIHAO : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY BORABOD 19 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY PAMORANGON : JCI REGIONAL SPORTS COMPETITION (Hosted by Daet Bulawan) 20 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY CAMAMBUGAN (In honor of the Black Nazarene) 21-25 : 2012 SUMMER YOUTH CAMP (15th Year) 21-27 : bAGAsbAs beACH iNTerNATioNAL eCo ArTs FesTiVAL (5th Year) 22 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY GUBAT 24 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY BIBIRAO 26 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY CALASGASAN 29 : VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY VII VISIT DAET SA BARANGAY GUBAT 30 : FLORES DE MAYO / SAGALA

DeCeMBer 2012
1 1-8 2-14 15 16-24 25 26 27 30 20 21 22 22-23 22-24 23 24 25 30 : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : CereMoNiAL LiGHTiNG oF V2D CHrisTMAs Tree PASKONG KUMUKUTITAP BOYS AND GIRLS WEEK CELEBRATION URBAN POOR SOLIDARITY WEEK PASKO PO NAMAMASKO PO (Christmas Caroling Activities) TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATION SIMBANG GABI SA DAET PASKO SA DAET (Christmas Day Celebration) PASKO PARA SA MAY KAPANSANAN V2D GRAND RAFFLE AND RECOGNITION DAY RIZAL DAY CELEBRATION

June 2012
2 7-13 10-18 12 15 16-17 16-23 18 19 : : : : : : : : : : : : RONDA PILIPINAS (8th Lap of National Cycling Event) DAY CARE WORKERS WEEK VISIT BARANGAY MAGANG (Honoring the Mother of Perpetual Help) PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ACTIVITIES 429TH FOUNDATION DAY OF DAET / DAET CIRCA 1785 GUSI PEACE PRIZE CHARITY MISSION AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ACTIVITIES / AGRIFEST CULMINATING PROGRAM 20TH PiNYAsAN FesTiVAL eVeNTs PINYASAN FOOD FAIR AND PINYASAN COOKFEST CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA LIVE IN DAET PINEAPPLE CONGRESS 2012 DR. JOSE P. RIZAL DAY

PARADE OF VISITING FESTIVALS MISS DAET / MISS PINYASAN 2012 BEAUTY PAGEANT PINYASAN FLOAT COMPETITION BARANGAY NIGHT / AWARDING CEREMONIES GSM NIGHT MAYORS CUP SHOOTING COMPETITION 4TH DAET ON THE GO NATIONAL DARTS TOURNAMENT PINYASAN STREET DANCING COMPETITION PINYASAN FESTIVAL NIGHT & DANGAL NG DAET AWARDS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH CULMINATING ACTIVITY (Quadricentennial) AWARDING OF BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WITH ALL STAR GAMES EXHIBITION : ANNIVERSARY WALK

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lrays . . .
and other provincial personnel to cover as much as possible. Initial stop was the covered court of Eastern Coast Annex High School at barangay Cabacongan where barangay and school officials and students of Cabacongan, Pandanan, Colongcogon and San Vicente have gathered to welcome and interface with the entourage. Next venue was at Tawog National High School where representatives of barangays Tawog, Solnopan, Binanuahan, Ili-Centro, Cadong, Oroc-osoc, Caputatan, Salvacion, Lubas, Ilawod and Terogo were coverged. The provincial capitol group sat down with different groups collectively and in turn so they may be appraised of the problems, needs and other concerns of the people which visitors immediately addressed whenever possible, or provided solutions for immediate implementation. The group also distributed the usual pasalubong, food packs distributed to everyone the supply can accommodate, LRay rubber shoes for students, uniforms for barangay officials and personnel and other assistance the residents have requested. Ready entertainment was also provided by the Cultural Group, including pakunsuwelo raffles. The biggest and most populated province of Bicol Region may CamSur be, Governor Villafuertes regular visitations has all but made the entire province a community small, cohesive and accessible. -GBC

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from my window . . .
radio station DZGE. I noticed he was thin and pale. So I asked him if he was sick. He told me he has kidney and prostate problems. So I told him that when doctors from the US arrive for the yearly medical and surgical mission of Cong. Noli Fuentebella, he should go to the hospital in Sagnay for treatment and surgery if need be. It is free, I told him to see Dra. Acelita Llorin so that he will be included in the list of patients. He came to my house yesterday and he told me that he feels well and stronger now after hearing mass everyday in Basilica and taking guyabano tea for one year and three months. So, he decided not to go to the hospital in Sagnay anymore. I believe God and Mama Mary will listen to our prayers if we believe in them. Then, I asked, how does he make a guyabano tea and where did he get the idea that guyabano would be good for his ailments. He told me, he boils first guyabano leaves and drinks the water. He gave me a xerox copy of Studies on Guyabano. Its a three page study but to be brief, it says: 1. Various parts of the Graviola tree (Guyabano) including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit seeds have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. 2. It has anti-cancer properties and proved to be a cancer killing dynamo. Its better than chemotherapy and it kills only cancer cells. 3. Effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure, used for depression, stress and nervous disorders. 4. Effective and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer including colon, breast, prostate, lung, pancreatic cancer. 5. Note by Tom Coghill. The research looks good but cancer is never easy to heal. It would be great to put this to test. The juice would have to be fresh. The seeds have to be removed before blending or juicing. I love the taste of nutritious guyabano juice and much more now with the above informations.

2012 BiCol eAgles CluB top BrAss

The Presidents of the Federation of Philippine eagles Club in bicol region conducted its 1st Meeting for 2012, January 23, 2012 at the residence of Kuya Vic S. Avila. (seated from left) Kuya Vic Avila-Federation President of Bicol Unified EC; Kuya Ramon Nonato Sr. of Nakabuhi EC; Ate Josephine T. Ensano of Metro Naga Lady EC; Kuya Edwin Mancera of Caceres EC. (standing from left) Kuya JC De Los Reyes of Sarung Bangui EC; Kuya Fanny Barrosa of Isarog EC; Kuya Renz ramirez, VP of uswag riders eC; Kuya bhoy Fortaleza of Naga City eC; Kuya Fherdz Alipopo of Uswag Riders EC and Kuya Levi San Jose of Metro Naga EC. Not in photo: Kuya Jaime Poonboard Chairman, Kuya DC Nathan sergio-board Vice Chairman; and some advisers/directors: Kuya Buddy Cajot, Philip Imperial, Joseph Cabral, Raymond Concepcion, Efren Santos, Oliver Coronado, Jun-Jun Concepcion, Jun Imperial, Ate Nena Miguel, Danny Aureus, Mike Marfega, Roy San Ramon, Mike Casido, Oliver Creo, Joel Rafer, Onyok Perez, Oscar Reyes, Manny Bongon, Danny Manalang, Doming Delvo, Doming Yu. Jovan Galvo, Ernie Abragan, Badong del Castillo, Jun Lavadia, Lito del Rosario, Gabby Bordado and Jesse M. Robredo. The group being a non-government organization and duly registered with the securities and exchange Commission vows to continue its commitment to public service at all times.

a question of . . .
Blanc, you are sure to meet an Englishman. That was the time when Britain enjoyed unprecedented prosperity. More recently, hordes of American tourists and snap shot happy Japanese have become potent symbols of the high living standards and disposable income of the United States and Japan. But today, the Chinese tourists are poised to lead the world into a new era of adventure and spending, Newsweek said. The Philippines is nowhere nearer.But if its economy which is in crutches today improves, Filipinos will surely take advantage and roam the whole length of Asia, Europe and the Middle East. They are no less adventurous than the Chinese, the Japanese and the Americans or the Europeans.They are ready to spend to satisfy their curiosity. Right now, they are content seeing the world as foreign migrant workers.They do not enjoy the way real tourists do.But Filipinos with the proverbial patience of the carabao., their beast of burden, are bidding their time. The country wont stay forever at the bottom of the economic totem, pole, they comfort themselves.The sun will shine on their battered economy. China was once poor, a sleeping giant, and our neighbors in Asia like Singapore and Taiwan and South Korea were no better years back. Now, they are among the top economies in the world. With the Aquino government unrelenting campaign to jail those who have robbed the country of its wealth, the day of redemption may not be far behind. Filipinos can yet see the world as tourists not as menial workers, climb the pyramid in Egypt, enjoy a boat ride in Venice famed canals,visit the ancient sites in Greece, set foot where Jesus Christ walked up to his crucifixion.

salceda new rdc national . . .

a special committee on Mindanao power to tackle the continuing power instability in the area and the threat of illegal logging in the watershed around Lake Lanao, which contributes almost 54 percent of the energy supply in Mindanao. Salceda steered the committee in formulating measures to address the countrys high power costs, which he referred to as the biggest single stumbling block to a more sustained and more inclusive economic growth. As Bicol RDC chair, Salceda has initiated flagship development projects, particularly on multi-modal transport infrastructures. Among

the projects now underway are the P3.4-billion Southern Luzon International Airport; the modernization and expansion of the Philippine National Railways especially its Bicol extension; the Bicol Alternate Highway; and the Bicol River Basin Vs food basket flood control, watershed management and irrigation programs.

Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. He will come upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With a long life I will satisfy him And let him see My salvation.
Psalm 91:41.15.16

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MESSAGE OF THANKS
We the family of the late

CYriL MeDiAViLLo bAsCo

December 24, 1944 - January 22, 2012 (who peacefully returned to our Lord on January 22, 2012 and who now rests with Him)

wish to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincerest appreciation to all who offered masses and prayers, sent flowers and messages of sympathy and condoled with us in countless ways.

NOTICE is hereby given that the ISIDRO LANUZA is the son and sole heir of the late Sps. PLACIDO LANUZA and PATROCINIA LANUZA who died on February 5, 1982 and January 26, 1990 respectively at San Fernando, Camarines Sur, with no known debts or obligations left several parcels of land acquired thru inheritance located at San Fernando, Camarines Sur, invoking section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court the heir do hereby ADJUDICATE unto himself the entire estate mentioned; that for and in consideration of the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND (P80,000.00) pesos, in hand paid by Pamela A. Olitoquit, the heir hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY by way of ABSOLUTE SALE that certain parcel of residential land as stated in the Affidavit of Sole Adjudication with Deed of Absolute sale signed by the parties, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Jose T. Rojas, Doc. No. 235, Page No. 46, Book No. 7, Series of 2011.
biKoL rePorTer Published: JANUARY 29; FEBRUARY 5 and 12, 2012

AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION wiTH DeeD oF AbsoLuTe sALe

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE wiTH wAiVer oF riGHTs Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate children of the late CeNoN PeLoNiA, who died on April 9, 1984 at Nabua, Camarines Sur, without any Will and with no known debts, left a parcel of orchard and rural residential land situated at Antipolo Young, Nabua, Camarines Sur, the parties all of legal age have agreed to divide and adjudicate among themselves the described property in equal shares and hereby Waive their Rights, Interest and Participation over said property in favor of ALEX PELONIA, as acknowledge before Notary Public Atty. Dominador S. Torres, Doc. No. 480, Page No.80, Book No. XXVI, Series of 2009.
biKoL rePorTer Published: January 22, 29; February 5, 2012

MABALOS PO SAINDO.
From his wife, Teresa T. basco and daughters, Fatima Gloria, Cryssa April, Cyrille Mae and Mary Therese.

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international speakers to attend Davao sports Tourism Forum

The Sports Tourism Forum to be held on January 31, 2012 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao will be graced by international speakers who talk about promoting tourism through sports. Zachary Saul Mobijohn, a member of the executive committee in organizing the Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia will be present in the forum to talk about the successful marketing of the popular Asian sport event. Mobijohn has been in the tourism industry for nearly 15 years and is also the current president of the Sabah Dragon Boat Association. Princess Galura has organized many successful events in the Philippines. She is Consultant of IMG Philippines, a global company that specializes with sports, fashion and media businesses. Galura was the project director of the recently concluded 22nd Advertising Congress held in Camarines Sur and the highly successful Camsur Marathon of 2010. She was also involved with IMGs successful sports events such as the Philippine Open Badminton, ing sports and destinations. William Ramirez, former Chair of the Philippine Sports Commission will also be present to lecture on the role of national sports bodies in supporting sports tourism. Ramirez is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sports for Peace Mindanao Inc., and has successfully staged many sporting events. On the other hand, Charlie Manio of Cebu Pacific Air will present the Role of Travel and Tourism Entities in Promoting Sports Tourism. Manio is the Director of Advertising & Promotions of the countrys largest national flag carrier. After the forum proper will be a panel discussion on the issue, Is Davao ready to be a sports tourism destination? Sports Tourism Forum is presented by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), Cebu Pacific Air, Sun Cellular, Duty Free Philippines, Waterfront Insular Hotel, the City of Davao and the Department of Tourism. Along with media partners - Edge Davao, Mindanao Daily Mirror, Mindanao Times, Sun Star Davao and Island Living Channel (Channel 3). Registration fee is P1,000.00 which includes lunch and two snacks, registration kit and certificates. Interested participants may contact (082) 301-7008 or call 0922.8218111 or may email philsportstourism@ gmail.com for inquiries.

JVC Badminton Tournament and Live Public View. Galura will talk about the importance of good planning. Her lecture will include managing, staging and planning towards successful sports tourism event. International Rugby Union Coach, Educator and Administrator, Matthew Matt Cullen is currently the General Manager and Coach of the Philippine Rugby Football Union team nicknamed Volcanoes. He will attend the forum to talk about the success story of the Volcanoes through the Sports Tourism program. Cullen has been with the Philippine team since 2006. The Volcanoes have continuously impressed other teams during Asian tournaments through Cullens coaching. Joining these international speakers are equally credible local sources in the field of sports and tourism. TV producer/host, Nimrod Quiones will talk about the role of television and media in promot-

SM City Naga mall manager Wesley Villanueva and Assistant mall manager Jeanet De Vera poses with Mayor John Bongat during the awarding ceremonies for this years top taxpayers held Wednesday January 25 at the Peoples hall, Naga City Hall Complex. Recognitions for the business tax category ( Corporate, National ) was given to the sM Group of Companies which include the 1. sM Prime Holdings, inc., 2. Mainstream business inc. (sM Dept. store ), and 3. supervalue inc. (sM supermarket ).

Hrm Grads of unep . . .

Berdul, Juvelyn Brabante, Jhoemar Phillip Candido, Anielyn Consulta, Cristina Corporal, Venus Delgado, Jonalyn Ecal, Rodel Epres, John Rex Esplana, Gellie-Ann Estepona, Salvacion Fabricante, Mylene Gornal and Ruel Judavar. Jei-Ann Laghama, Crystal Lagatic, John Paul Lagyap, Joy Magistrado, Jennielyn Morillo, Mark Glen Notorio, Nick Bryan Opea, Chona Rose Paja, Wilmar Paja, John Paul Perdigon, Joan Periabras, Oriel Postilos, Diana Grace Ramos, Lorlie Rayel, Dindo Razon, Mariane Rosales, Marvy Toldanes, Mercy Turianon and Vincent Eduard Yorobe also made it on the list of triumphant passers. The TESDA CompetencyBased Training (CBT) is one of TESDAs programs which consists of core competencies that a person need in order to meet the requirement or qualification of a specific field of endeavor that he

bulalacao street, san Pascual, buhi, Cam. sur

pilgeM

PAwNsHoP

i. r. guinHAWA PAwNsHoP
Abella street, Naga City

wants to engage in. The learning process is based on the standards specified by the industry which would give an edge to every passer to qualify for a position fitted to their skills. Every passer is a piece of good news for the UNEP Community. More passers mean more of that good news which is meant to inspire every UNEPian what more with a 100 percent passing rate! We want them to realize that here at UNEP, we see to it that the standard of learning is one of our primary concerns. We dont create passers not just to build an impact but we produce them so that we can have a community where excellence prospers, Moraleda said in closing.

AuCtion sAle on FebruArY 18, 2012 of all unredeemed articles pledged from MAY-sePTeMber,
2011 at 8:30 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that all pawned items for the month of sePTeMber 2011 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on FebruArY 11, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. biKoL rePorTer Published: JANUARY 29, 2012

AuCtion sAle

sec. pardo . . .
of Commerce, San Miguel Pure Foods, Inc., JG Summit Holdings, Inc. and Bank of Commerce Investment Corporation. Sec. Pardo is also engaged in civic organizations such as the PCCI Council of Business Leaders, ECOP Council of Business Leaders, Foundation for Crime Prevention, Assumption (Antipolo), and De La Salle University (Canlubang). JCI Senate Philippines is an organization of a select group of Junior Chamber International (JCI) members who have been awarded lifetime membership as JCI Senators in recognition of their contributions to JCI. The Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd. is the first and largest Filipino life insurance company. Its subsidiaries provide general insurance, health maintenance and investment services.

ipinapaisi sa publiko na an gabos na ipigsangra poon MAYo sagkod seTYeMbre 2011 isusubasta sa Pebrero 18, 2012 alas 8:30 nin aga. biKoL rePorTer Published: JANUARY 29, 2012

pAisi

salceda new rDC national president

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda has been elected president of the Regional Development Councils (RDCs) in the country. An economist and former Presidential economic adviser who helped stir the country out of several economic predicaments in the past, Salceda currently chairs the Bicol RDC and was cluster chair for Luzon area, presiding over the development thrusts of 38 provinces and 67 cities. As president of the RDC, he will sit at the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) board to help plan and steer the regions development direction, along with Cebu Mayor Michael Rama and Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte as cluster chairs for Visayas and Mindanao areas, respectively. The RDC national election was held at NEDA headquarters in Pasig City early this week, during the NEDA Regional Development Committee 10th board meeting where Salceda was requested by NEDA Director General Cayetano Paderanga Jr. to immediately preside. During the meeting, the committee approved Salcedas proposal to organize
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sALCeDA