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VATICAN CITY At the formal start of his papacy, Pope Francis oered a passionate pledge on Tuesday to serve the poorest, the weakest, the least important, striking the same tones of humility as have marked the days since he was elected last week. On raised throne on a purple platform looking out from St. Peters Basilica to the huge piazza in front of it, the pope enjoined those in temporal power to protect the world and not allow omens of destruction and death to accompany the advance of this world.

The Fishermans Ring is placed on the finger of Pope Francis by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals.
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Clearly defining his vision of his own role, he quoted from scriptural texts to say that as bishop of Rome, he was endowed with a certain power. But he went on: Let us never forget that authentic power is service and that the pope too, when exercising power, must enter ever more fully into that service which has its radiant culmination on the Cross. He must be inspired by the lowly, concrete and faithful service which marked St. Joseph and, like him, he must open his arms to protect all of Gods people and embrace with tender aection the whole of humanity, especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important, those whom Matthew lists

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TACLOBAN CITY- Vic- of the Catholic Church in tory for the truth. the region on the decision of Thus sums the reactions the Supreme Court stopping

SC stops RH implementation
the implementation of the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) Law for 120

days. This is a victory for the truth. We thank God for inspiring the justices to vote against the RH Law, Father Amadeo Alvero, spokesperson of the archdiocese of Palo, said in a text message. This has been our prayer that people may realize the evil of RH Law. It has been heard. And we are praying and hoping that it be soon declared as illegal, Alvero said. Voting 10-5, the Supreme Court issued a status quo ante order to suspend the implementation of the controversial RH Law for 120 days. It has set June 18 for oral arguments. Among those who dissented was Chief Justice Ma.

SC en banc vote to oust Rep. Lucy Torres Gomez

TACLOBAN CITYBarely two months before the conduct of this years midterm elections, the Supreme Court en banc unseated Lucy Torres Gomez as a congresswoman of Leytes fourth district. In a decision released yesterday by the Supreme and voting 7-4-4, it said that Torres Gomez was never a valid substitute to her husband whose being a non-resident of Ormoc was earlier upheld by the Commission on Elections. Thus, absent validsubstitution, Ms. Torres-Gomez could not have been considered a candidate, the Supreme Court said on its ruling. Torres Gomez, a commercial model and television show

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NEWS
22 bets in EV given security details
TACLOBAN CITY- Citing threats to their lives, 22 candidates here in the region running for this years midterm elections have sought for security detail, with the Philippine National Police expecting more candidates to apply for the same as the campaign period for local posts is to start next week. Among those who sought for security detail were governors, congressmen and some mayors. Inspector Romuel Nacar, information officer of the PNP-8, said that those who applied for security detail would be entitled to have just two security escort coming from either from the police or the Philippine Army. In excess of this number, the security escort of the candidates would now be considered as private armed group, Nacar said. He also said that if a candidate would hire a police for his escorts, they must hold a rank of PO2 up to SPO3 only. And the names of the security escorts should be submitted to the Regional Joint Security Control Center (RJSCC) which is headed by the regional director of the Commission on Elections, Dennis Ausan, with his members the regional director of the PNP, Chief Supt. Elmer Soria and Major Gen. Gerardo Layug, chief of the 8th Infantry Division. resentatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) dismissed the petition against Torres Gomez. Its not clear yet if Codilla Jr. could assume the post to be vacated by Torres Gomez as a result of this High Courts ruling. The former lady solon marriedher award-winning actor in an elaborate wedding at the Saints Peter and Paul Church in Ormoc in 1998.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Earmarking to solve dilemma

Senator Chiz Escudero wants closer coordination between the executive and the legislative branches of government in the crafting of relevant laws as he revealed that P500billion worth of laws remain dormant because of the absence of government funding. Escudero said a solution to this perennial problem of law creation and funding would be the earmarking of funds on laws coming out of the legislative mill. He cited as example the assigning of funds raised from the sin tax amendment law or income coming from state corporations such as those raised from gaming operations of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) to particular expenses. For instance, under Pagcors charter, five percent of the state gaming firms income is earmarked for the Philippine Sports Commission. Earmarking would be a good way of ensuring that laws serve the purpose for which these were created since the funding does not need to pass through the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) or the need for funds to first go to the national treasury before these are released to a particular undertaking. Escudero said among these unfunded laws is one which seeks to improve the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWD). The PWD law has a worthy cause but it is eectively not implemented even among government offices because it was not funded, the reelectionist senator said. The situation is similar to asking which comes first, the chicken or the egg, Escudero said, and noted that it is the responsibility of Congress to craft laws but it is the Executives task to allocate the budget to implement laws. If Congress becomes remiss on the enactment of laws, the government will not have any authorization for programs it espouses but on the contrary, the enactment of a law becomes meaningless if there is no budget for it, Escudero said. He said that in the current 15th Congress, some 70 bills were enacted, creating about 300 courts which did not have funding. If Congress did not pass the bills, the Department of Budget and Management will not have authority to allocate funding for the new courts in the budget, so its a cat and mouse game, Escudero said. Ensuring that laws and funding match is a joint responsibility of government, meaning the Congress and held for almost three years. Her husband, Richard, is also a candidate, seeking the mayorship of Ormoc. The couple belongs to the ruling party of President Aquinos Liberal Party. During the May, 2010 elections, Torres Gomez ran and won against Eufrocino Codilla Jr. She garnered 101,250 votes against Codillas 76,549 votes or a dierence of more than 24,000 votes. The petition to oust Torres Gomez was filed by Codilla Jr.

the executive branch itself, he added. Under PD 1177, the President has powers over the budget to decide which items to fund and which items not to fund. We do not have a provision in the Constitution which requires laws to be funded on a first-come, first-served basis, Escudero said. Nobody should be lulled by the comfort of believing that simply because we amend the law and say that funding should be automatically appropriated, it will already be released by the DBM, he added. Escudero explained that the only items that are automatically appropriated would be debt servicing and the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) under the Local Government Code and the budget for constitutional commissions. (PR) In this years elections, the 38-year old unseated congresswoman is to face third-termer Ormoc Mayor Eric Beboy Codilla, brother of her old political foe. Aside from Ormoc, the fourth district of Leyte covers the towns of Kananga, Merida, Palompon, Isabel, Matag-ob and Albuera. Seven associate justices voted for Torres Gomez ouster, four dissented and four others abstained. Earlier, the House of Rep-

SC en banc...

from page 1 host, ran during the May, 2010 elections as a substitute candidate to her actor-husband who was disqualified due to his failure to comply with the residency requirement. The ousted solon could not be reached for her reaction on this Supreme Court ruling as of press time. Torres Gomez is running in this years midterm elections for the same post she

Their security escort is only good for 15 days but could be renewed for another 15 days. They would be allowed to have their detail until the end of the election period which is on June 12,2013. In Leyte, seven candidates, four of them are incumbents, have sought for security detail; in Samar, seven candidates, four of them reelectionists, have also sought for security detail. Samar, incidentally, has been considered to be a hot spot area in relation to the midterm elections. In Northern Samar, seven incumbents have also applied seeking for security detail while only one incumbent official from Biliran have applied for the same. Nacar said that so far, no candidates from the provinces of South-

ern Leyte and Eastern Samar have applied before the RJSCC for security detail. But as the election draw near and considering that the campaign period for local positions (is to start), we expect more incumbents and aspirants would seek for security detail, Nacar said. Threats to their lives were cited as the reason why these candidates sought for security detail. Their claims were first validated by the local police where they live and later assessed by the intelligence office of the PNP8, Nacar. And once validated, their requests are granted, he added. (JOEY A. GABIETA)

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NEWS

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Homily of the Holy Father at the Inauguration of his Papal Ministry

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the patron of the universal Church. It is a significant coincidence, and it is also the name-day of my venerable predecessor: we are close to him with our prayers, full of affection and gratitude. I offer a warm greeting to my brother cardinals and bishops, the priests, deacons, men and women religious, and all the lay faithful. I thank the representatives of the other Churches and ecclesial Communities, as well as the representatives of the Jewish community and the other religious communities, for their presence. My cordial greetings go to the Heads of State and Government, the members of the official Delegations from many countries throughout the world, and the Diplomatic Corps. In the Gospel we heard that Joseph did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took Mary as his wife (Mt 1:24). These words already point to the mission which God entrusts to Joseph: he is to be thecustos, the protector. The protector of whom? Of Mary and Jesus; but this protection is then extended to the Church, as Blessed John Paul II pointed out: Just as Saint Joseph took loving care of Mary and gladly dedicated himself to Jesus Christs upbringing, he likewise watches over and protects Christs Mystical Body, the Church, of which the Virgin Mary is the exemplar and model (Redemptoris Custos, 1). How does Joseph exercise his role as protector? Discreetly, humbly and silently, but with an unfailing presence and utter fidelity, even when he finds it hard to understand. From the time of his betrothal to Mary until the finding of the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem, he is there at every moment with loving care. As the spouse of Mary, he is at her side in good times and bad, on the journey to Bethlehem for the census and in the anxious and joyful hours when she gave birth; amid the drama of the flight into Egypt and during the frantic search for their child in the Temple; and later in the dayto-day life of the home of Nazareth, in the workshop where he taught his trade to Jesus. How does Joseph respond to his calling to be the protector of Mary, Jesus and the Church? By being constantly attentive to God, open to the signs of Gods presence and receptive to Gods plans, and not simply to his own. This is what God asked of David, as we heard in the first reading. God does not want a house built by men, but faithfulness to his word, to his plan. It is God himself who builds the house, but from living stones sealed by his Spirit. Joseph is a protector because he is able to hear Gods voice and be guided by his will; and for this reason he is all the more sensitive to the persons entrusted to his safekeeping. He can look at things realistically, he is in touch with his surroundings, he can make truly wise decisions. In him, dear friends, we learn how to respond to Gods call, readily and willingly, but we also see the core of the Christian vocation, which is Christ! Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that we can protect others, so that we can protect creation! The vocation of being a protector, however, is not just something involving us Christians alone; it also has a prior dimension which is simply human, involving everyone. It means protecting all creation, the beauty of the created world, as the Book of Genesis tells us and as Saint Francis of Assisi showed us. It means respecting each of Gods creatures and respecting the environment in which we live. It means protecting people, showing loving concern for each and every person, especially children, the elderly, those in need, who are often the last we think about. It means caring for one another in our families: husbanhusbands and wives first protect one another, and then, as parents, they care for their children, and children themselves, in time, protect their parents. It means building sincere friendships in which we protect one another in trust, respect, and goodness. In the end, everything has been entrusted to our protection, and all of us are responsible for it. Be protectors of Gods gifts! Whenever human beings fail to live up to this responsibility, whenever we fail to care for creation and for our brothers and sisters, the way is opened to destruction and hearts are hardened. Tragically, in every period of history there are Herods who plot death, wreak havoc, and mar the countenance of men and women. Please, I would like to ask all those who have positions of responsibility in economic, political and social life, and all men and women of goodwill: let us be protectors of creation, protectors of Gods plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment. Let us not allow omens of destruction and death to accompany the advance of this world! But to be protectors, we also have to keep watch over ourselves! Let us not forget that hatred, envy and pride defile our lives! Being protectors, then, also means keeping watch over our emotions, over our hearts, because they are the seat of good and evil intentions: intentions that build up and tear down! We must not be afraid of goodness or even tenderness! Here I would add one more thing: caring, protecting, demands goodness, it calls for a certain tenderness. In the Gospels, Saint Joseph appears as a strong and courageous man, a working man, yet in his heart we see great tenderness, which is not the virtue of the weak but rather a sign of strength of spirit and a capacity for concern, for compassion, for genuine openness to others, for love. We must not be afraid of goodness, of tenderness! Today, together with the feast of Saint Joseph, we are celebrating the beginning of the ministry of the new Bishop of Rome, the Successor of Peter, which also involves a certain power. Certainly, Jesus Christ conferred power upon Peter, but what sort of power was it? Jesus three questions to Peter about love are followed by three commands: feed my lambs, feed my sheep. Let us never forget that authentic power is service, and that the Pope too, when exercising power, must enter ever more fully into that service which has its radiant culmination on the Cross. He must be inspired by the lowly, concrete and faithful service which marked Saint Joseph and, like him, he must open his arms to protect all of Gods people and embrace with tender affection the whole of humanity, especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important, those whom Matthew lists in the final judgment on love: the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick and those in prison (cf.Mt25:31-46). Only those who serve with love are able to protect! In the second reading, Saint Paul speaks of Abraham, who, hoping against hope, believed (Rom4:18). Hoping against hope! Today too, amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others. To protect creation, to protect every man and every woman, to look upon them with tenderness and love, is to open up a horizon of hope; it is to let a shaft of light break through the heavy clouds; it is to bring the warmth of hope! For believers, for us Christians, like Abraham, like Saint Joseph, the hope that we bring is set against the horizon of God, which has opened up before us in Christ. It is a hope built on the rock which is God. To protect Jesus with Mary, to protect the whole of creation, to protect each person, especially the poorest, to protect ourselves: this is a service that the Bishop of Rome is called to carry out, yet one to which all of us are called, so that the star of hope will shine brightly. Let us protect with love all that God has given us! I implore the intercession of the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saints Peter and Paul, and Saint Francis, that the Holy Spirit may accompany my ministry, and I ask all of you to pray for me! Amen.

Edgardo Sonny Angara says death of UP student a wake up call

The tragic death of University of the PhilippinesManila student Kristel Pilar Mariz Tejada due to inability to pay tuition should not happen again, Team Pnoy senatorial candidate Edgardo Sonny Angara said today. College education should be within reach, not out of reach for those with the commitment to getting it, said Angara, referring to the alleged suicide Tejada due to lack of money to pay tuition . Angara proposed three policy reforms to help the poor get college education without the heavy burden on where to source money to pay for tuition. These are : . Using the CCT or the Pantawid Pamilya Program

to fund one college scholarship from each deserving poor family a one college scholar per poor family program. . Expanding the study now pay later program of the government. . Allowing students to take exams through promissory notes Angara first filed the expanded study-now-paylater bill in 2010 and re-filed it in the 15th Congress. Five years ago, he sought to liberalize the policy on taking college exams based on the commitment to pay later through promissory notes. What can be done right now, Angara said, is to reformat the cash grants under the education component of the Conditional Cash Transfer, or the Pan-

tawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Angara has a pending draft law in Congress on the second option which seeks the implementation of an expanded study-nowpay-later program with a broader reach and reasonable terms. The third can be done via legislation or executed by schools themselves. Angara , chair of the House committee on higher and technical education, said that education is not only the priority of government under the Constitution but also the most costefficient investment of the state to its citizens . We do not need another death to convey the primacy of educational investment, he said. (PR)

Clean-up of adopted water bodies to highlight Water Day celebration

TACLOBAN CITY An orchestrated and simultaneous clean up of all adopted water bodies in Region 8 will highlight this Fridays March 22, 2013 World Water Day celebration. Eighteen water bodies adopted by local government units, industries and non-government organization donor partners will spearhead the event in at least 11 municipalities and cities in Eastern Visayas. In Tacloban City, the Burayan River and Mahayahay Creek will be cleaned up by donor partners Coca Cola Bottlers Phils., IncTacloban Plant and Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChe); while the Mangonbangon River will have its donor partners Geodetic Engineers of the Phils, Mother of Mercy Hospital, Divine World Hospital, McCarol Ventures, Rotary Club of Kandaya, Leyte Normal University, Petron Tacloban Depot, Couples for Christ-HOLD, Volunteer for the Visayas to conduct the clean up. Meanwhile, the Environmental Management Bureau will also take the orchestrated clean-up to Albuera, Leyte for the Bacan River together with Pulp Specialties Phils. Inc.; to Ormoc City for the Panalian River with Leyte Agri Corp.; to Baybay City for Pagbanganan River and Utlanan Creek with respective donor partners Baybay City Autotek Services, LGU Baybay and Specialty Pulp Manufacturing, Inc.; to Isabel for the Cabangcoy Creek and Matlang River together with PASAR and PhilPhos respectively; to Julita, Leyte for the Balugo River together with the LGU of Julita; to Kananga, Leyte for the Canawagan, Bao and Mahiao Rivers; to Macarthur, Leyte for Mahanod River with Leyte Ironsand Corp.; to Maasin City for the Combado River together with RB & Co., Maasin Muslim Community and the LGU of Maasin and the Tuburan River together with Kalye San Jose, Asi sa Kalamboan and the LGU-Maasin; and, to Calbayog City for the Calbayog River together with the Samar Coco Products Manufacturing, Inc. Water Cooperation takes center stage in this years celebration of World Water Day as 2013 has been declared as the International Year for Water Cooperation with the objective of drawing attention to the benefits of cooperation in water management. This as rapid urbanization, climate change and growing food needs put everincreasing pressure on freshwater resources. Celebration of World Water Day will also serve to highlight successful examples of water cooperation and explore key issues, including water diplomacy, transboundary water management and financial cooperation. For 2013, World Water Day has the local theme: Tubig Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Tubig. (AHLETTE C.
REYES)

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OPINION

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

EDITORIAL

A Pope for all

world entrepreneurs, the inauguration of Pope Francis was so far the greatest gathering in the Churchs happenings this year. The choice by the Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as his pontifical name was a driving point that spurred the people to excitement that he is a pope of all peoples, especially the underprivileged poor. In an appearance before about five thousand media and journalists few days ago, he also explained choosing Francis to be his name as he was also a man of peace regardless of political, religious and economic faction and affiliation. Pope Francis is a leader of Argentinas Catholic Church who has been known in promoting interfaith dialogue and tightly embraces what he calls what the Catholic faith should be about an outward-reaching, bottom-up effort to improve lives, no matter what
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mid a multitude of church faithful and well-wishers and engulfed in a rousing applause and cheers, the Roman Catholics new supreme pontiff was officially installed into his papal office. As was earlier reported, the installation mass officiated by the recently elected Pope Francis of Buenos Aires, Argentina took place in the presence of over a million members of the Roman Catholic Church and tens of hundreds of delegates from different Christian sects, world leaders and political diplomats. On top of it, a sizeable number of representatives from various faiths like the Jews, Buddhists, Muslim and Islam came around to witness the inauguration of the 266th successor of St. Peter, the first successor of Christ in building the Church. Nothing pompous overwhelmed the historic event as it was earlier publicized by Vatican insider sources. Except for the anticipated presence of church and state dignitaries and afuent

To serve the poor

So heart- warming it is to hear political, most especially religious authorities pontificate their sincere concerns for the poor. The message of serving the less fortunate among us reverberates all over the width and breathes of the archipelago most especially during this election season. You could almost see sacred halos depicting sanctity crowning their heads as they bubbly articulate in impressive language their love for the poor. Quite impressive but sadly not much has changed along this concern since time immemorial. Majority of the Filipinos still wallow in abject poverty. o0oI have gone through this life heaven on earth. The poor listeners hope it will happen and the loquacious politicians win. -o0oSpiritual Leaders they whose mission is to guide humankind to the right path And now our towards eternal joy, happiness and salvation in Gods Kingdom albeit in the hereafter likewise professes love for the poor. No less than the newly installed Pope Francis or Holy Father, the spiritual leader to some 1.2 billion Catholics all over the world has articulated his concern for the poor under His Papacy which he now

of elections for quite some time now. I was even designated chairman of a precinct on elections, during my elementary teaching years; the first time I voted in 1964 and oh! I witnessed and heard candidates extol the poor as their primary concerns. From that time on until today the poor has always been the focus of political campaigns speeches

of candidates and it worked, as it still happens now and many believe them. Easily these candidates who love the poor in their campaign speeches get into the winning circles. Half a century ago these years we still witness the same political scenariosthe poor as always being promised a good life once elected- even promises

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OPINION
A Pope...

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The U.P. system

Manila Cathedral School, a private school along Tayuman, and passed the nations toughest university entrance examination. Passing the U.P. entrance means a bright future income for the family. Providing our people the necessary education is one of the effective ways to solve poverty. Lowly workers like farmers, taxi drivers, and janitors work so hard and long just to provide their children with good education because it is the surest way for them to improve their lives. Our government should subsidize the schooling of the poor students who are intellectually gifted in the likes of Kristel Tejada. Quality Education should not be a luxury beyond the reach of poor but deserving Filipinos. The death of Kristel Tejada is such a big loss to her family and to the Filipino people. I hope this is a wakeup call to the U.P. System management.

Its tragic that Kristel Pilar Tejada, a student of U.P. Manila committed suicide after she was forced to take a leave of absence from her studies for failing to pay her tuition. Tejada, a freshman behavioral science student, took her life by drinking silver cleanser at their home in Tondo. The U.P. System, being a state university, should be accessible to more Filipinos, especially those who need state subsidy. But U.P. resources, being a part of the public education system, are acutely limited. In U.P. Manila, only 30% of their budget actually goes to the institution, 70%

goes to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) which serves as training ground for students of the U.P. College of Medicine. The U.P. System is precisely supposed to be for students of limited means like Kristel Tejada, and its unfortunatethat the system failed her. What can be done now is for the Board of Regents to exert more effort so quality education will be available to the majority of Filipinos who are deserving but have no resources. Kristel Tejadas academic performance encouraged her. She was an Elementary School Salutatorian and a scholar of

of Francis as his name To serve... from page 5 has significant referfrom page 4 commissioned the breastence to the Italian plate of identity of the Ropeoples faith. A town of Assisi, where man Catholic Church as A Buenos Airesx Rabbi now Blessed John Church for the Poor! We are however bothAlejandro Avruj was Paul II began conferences encouraging inered with his pronouncequoted of describing ment to serve the poor. the Pope as the one terfaith dialogue and Is it going to be a papacy who opened the ca- closer bonds among that will initiate prothedral of Buenos Ai- Christians, while a grams to alleviate the res for interfaith cer- pope. This, among living conditions of the high-impact poor? This we doubt beemonies, like when we other prayed for peace and unification programs cause it is not the primary mission of the church to not one of those who of the church under provide food on the tawaits for you to call Pope John Paul II ble of the suffering poor. them to participate in and Pope Benedict Theirs is spiritual enrichthese events. This is XVI, must be among ment for its followers to what made the people the factors that drew gain eternal happiness in the hereafter. Church from across the globe them close to the leaders do not possess think of Pope Francis people and respected adequate knowledge on as truly the child of them like they would economic development. Gods son, Jesus. Let us watch future anGod. It was likewise stat- Pope Francis is gain- nouncement how their ed in another docu- ing such impetus be- love for the poor will materialize via concrete and mentary about Pope ing a pope for all peo- doable policies. Francis that there are ple in the world. Jews, Orthodox and other religious leaders, who thought that the new popes choice March 20, 2013 Wednesday of the Fifth week of Lent
Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95; Dn: 3; Jn 8:31-42

Cheats ?
tent source of taxes where government can derive the much needed funds for its operations. Small businesses and entrepreneurs had likewise been identified as not contributing its due in terms of taxes. This sector is composed of small and medium scale businessmen that operate often on high interest-bearing capital from lending agencies and corporations that rake huge profits from the money market. Taxes are being targeted from such entrepreneurial activities while the sources of capital continue to evade taxes out of nefarious trade in usurious money lending ventures. But while the plan of the tax bureau is laudable insofar as it will raise revenues that government badly need to carry out its programs and projects and deliver services to the people, the sources identified is manifestly selective as it missed vital sectors. Big businesses deserve priority in being pursued for unpaid taxes. The utter disregard of big business and corporations that continue to avoid

Expanding the tax base as a way to raise revenues is another good step that government plans to take. The tax bureau had been identifying loopholes in our tax laws and efforts at damage control on the craters that had been dug wide open for cheats to get through. So much taxes are uncollected as evaders are aplenty and tax collectors are continually failing to nab the vampires that suck with gusto the lifeblood of government. Evaders are up with their shenanigans with impunity for reasons to obvious to the public eye. The fraudulent machinations could not be carried out by tax evaders without cooperative counterparts working in cahoots to attain their ends.

There appears basis for the tax bureau to aim its efforts on what it has tagged as self-employed professionals. Having determined the number from the regulatory commission that handles practically all professions in the country, the tax bureau came up with a sound projection of the monstrous unpaid taxes that remains uncollected by the government. It identified professionals who are engaged in the private practice of their profession. The professional sector is indeed so huge a source for government to extract revenues that would infuse the needed lifeblood. Apart from professionals, the tax bureau is also considering small business as another po-

payment of correct taxes from the taxing efforts is putting taint on the sincerity of government to really extract actual taxes due from big businessmen. Gaping holes are more conspicuous in tax payments coming from big businesses than from professionals and small and medium scale entrepreneurs. A sincere drive against tax cheats would better emanate from the proverbial huge fishes that had been stinking government. The number of huge business is easier in number to be counted and identified than professionals and small businesses. After all, those engaged in big business are real income earners unlike professionals a large majority of which are unemployed, underemployed or meagerly earning from the practice of their profession. The tax bureau must validate its projections in terms of professionals who are actually gainfully employed because in reality, a huge majority of the countrys professionals are unemployed, powerless to engage in private practice or be a self- reliant self-employed citizen. This sector or professionals are paying taxes because they have no gainful economic activities but certainly, the are not . . . cheats? Comments to alellema@yahoo.com

JESUS AND ABRAHAM

Jesus said to the Jews who believe in him, If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. They answered him, We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaved to anyone. How can you say, You will become free? Jesus answered them, Amen, amen, I say to you everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. A slave does not remain in a household forever, but a son always remains. So if a son frees you, then you will truly be free. I know that you are descendants of Abraham. But you are trying to kill me, because my word has no room among you. I tell you what I have seen in the Fathers presence; then do what you have heard from the Father. They answered and said to him, Our father is Abraham. Jesus said to them, If you were Abrahams children, you would be doing the works of Abraham. But now you are trying to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God; Abraham did not do this. You are doing the works of your father! (So) they said to him, We are not illegitimate, we have one Father, God. Jesus said to them, If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and am here; I did not come on my own, but he sent me.

FREEDOM IN TRUTH
The Jews had been enslaved by the Egyptians and the Babylonians and yet they told Christ that they had never been slaves to anyone. They considered themselves free because God had revealed the Law to them. This could have been all right if the Law alone could free man. Christ spoke of the worst kind of slavery the slavery of sin. Sin keeps a man subject to the devil. The devil often blinds his victim and the victim is not free to think and decide for himself. We can be easily deceived by the devil. But we can also be deceived by our own egoism and be a slave to it. We must be watchful in order to free ourselves from our own pride. (The Daily Gospel Now by Robert E. Sullivan, O.M.I. Published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel. # 321-31-95) Sowers Thought: Let us accustom the eyes of our faith to contemplate in the books of Holy Scripture Jesus Christ Truth, just as we contemplate, under the veil of the immaculate Host, Jesus present in his body, blood, soul, and divinity. - Blessed James Alberione, Founder of the Pauline Family

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Samar MUNICIPALITY OF ZUMARRAGA -o0oOFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN PREAMBLE

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g) Manage the fisheries and aquatic resources in a manner consistent with integrated coastal resource management; h) Participate in the management of Maqueda Bay, Samar Sea and adjoining waters in collaboration with other affected municipalities in achieving the objectives of integrated fishery resource management, i) Promote social equity, alleviate poverty, and ensure food security in the coastal areas of Zumarraga, Samar; j) Enhance the role of this municipality as a guardian of the fisheries and aquatic resources on behalf of present and future generation; Section 4 DEFINITION OF TERMS As used in this Ordinance the following terms shall operationally mean: 1. Anadromous species are species that spend most their lives in marine water and ascend to freshwater areas at certain period to spawn or breed, example: salmon and shads. 2. Appropriate Fishing Technology adaptable technology both fishing and ancillary industries that are ecologically sound, locally source-based and labor intensive. 3. Aquaculture fishery operations involving all forms of raising and culturing fish and other fishery species in fresh, brackish and marine water areas. 4. Aquatic Pollution the introduction by human or machine directly or indirectly, of substances or energy to the aquatic environment which result or is likely to result in such deleterious effects as to harm living and non-living aquatic resources, pose potential and/or real hazard to human health, hindrance to aquatic activities such as fishing and navigation, including dumping/ disposal of waste and other marine litters, discharge or petroleum or residual products of petroleum or carbonaceous materials/substances and other radioactive, noxious or harmful liquid, gaseous or solid substances, from any water, land and/or air transport or other human made structure. Deforestation, unsound agricultural practices such as the use of banned chemicals, intensive use of artificial fish feeds, and wetland conversion that cause similar hazards and deleterious effects shall constitute aquatic pollution. 5. Aquatic Resources includes all fish, all other aquatic flora and fauna and other living resources of the aquatic environment, including but not limited to salt and corals. 6. Auxiliary Invoice a document issued as a permit to transport fish and other fisher/aquatic product from this municipal to the place of destination or market. 7. Catadromous species are species that spend most their lives in fresh water and go to the sea at certain period to spawn or breed, like eels. 8. Coastal Area / Zone - is a bond of dry land and adjacent ocean space (water and submerged land) in which terrestrial processes and uses directly affect oceanic processes and uses, and vise-versa its geographic extent may include areas within a landmark limit of one (1) kilometer from the shoreline at high tide to include mangrove swamps, brackish water ponds, nipa swamps, estuarine rivers, sandy beaches and other areas within a seaward limit of 200 meters isobath to include coral reefs, mudflats, sea grass beds and other soft bottom area. 9. Coastline the edges of the mainland where the shore and seawater met. 10. Commercial shing - the taking of fishery species by passive or active gear for trade, business or profit or beyond sports fishing with the use of fishing boat of 3.1-10.0 gross tons. 11. Compressor is an assembly of motor engine and air tank where the air is being exhaust and supplied to the diver underwater through a long hose attached to the compressor tank while the motor engine is functioning running. 12. Corals the hard calcareous substance made up of the skeleton of marine coelenterate polyps, which include reefs, shelves, and atolls or any of the marine coelenterate animals living in colonies where their skeletons form a stony mass. They include: (a) skeletons of anthozoan coelenterates characterized as having a rigid axis of compact calcareous or horny spicules, belonging to the genus Corallium represented by the red, pink and white corals which are considered precious corals; (b) skeletons of anthozoan coelenterates characterized by horny axis such as the anti-patharians represented by the black corals which are considered semi-precious corals; and (c) ordinary corals which are of any kind of corals that are not precious or semi-precious. 13. Corals Reef - a natural aggregation of coral skeleton, with or without living polyps occurring in inter tidal and sub-tidal marine waters. 14. Danish Seine refers to a fishing gear locally known as Hulbothulbot, pahulbot, pasangko, palusot, liba-liba, consisting of a conical shaped net with a pair of wings, the ends of which are connected to two ropes with plastic strips or any similar materials to serve as scaring or herding device with hauling ropes passing through a metallic ring permanently attached to a tomweight (linggote), and the mouth opening of the net closes when hauled into a fishing boat through the principle of zipper. 15. Demarcated Area/s - is an area assigned exclusively for certain specified and limited uses such as mussel farming, fish corrals, fixed and passive gears, and for fry or fingerling gathering. 16. Electro-shing - the use of electricity generated by batteries, electric generators and other source of electric power to kill, stupefy, disable or render unconscious to fishery species, whether or not the same are subsequently recovered. 17. Endangered, Rare and/or Threatened Species - aquatic plants, animals including some varieties of corals and sea shells in danger of extinction as provided for in existing fishery laws, rules and regulations or in the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and in the Convention of the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) of Flora and Fauna. 18. FARMC Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council. 19. Fine mesh nets - net with mesh size of less than three centimeters (3 cm) measured between two opposite knots of a full mesh when stretched or as otherwise determined by the appropriate government agency. 20. Fish cage - refers to an enclosure which is either stationary or floating made up of nets or screens fastened together and installed in the water with opening at the surface or covered and held in a place by wooden/bamboo posts or various types of anchors and floats. 21. Fish corral or Baklad - a stationary weir or trap devised to intercept or capture fish consisting of rows of bamboo stakes, plastic nets, and other materials fenced with split bamboo matting or wire matting with one or more enclosures, usually with easy entrance but difficult exit, and with or without leaders to direct the fish to the catch chambers, purse or bags. 22. Fisherfolk - people directly of personally and physically engaged in capturing or taking, culturing and processing fishery and/or aquatic resources.

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23. Fishery License a document that qualify a person to engage in any fishery activities in the municipal waters. 24. Fish Fingerlings - a stage in the life cycle of fish measuring to about 6-13 cm, depending on the species. 25. Fish Fry - a stage at which the fish has just been hatched, usually with size from 1-2.5 cm. 26. Fishing is the taking of fishery species from their wild state or habitat with or without the use of fishing boat / vessel. 27. Fishpond - a land-based facility enclosed with earthen or stone material to impound water for growing fish. 28. Fish Pen an artificial enclosure constructed within a body of water for culturing fish and fishery/aquatic species made up of poles, screen and/ or nylon nettings to prevent the escape of fish. 29. Fishing Boat - any watercraft exclusive used for fishing. 30. Fishing Gear - any instrument or devise and its accessories utilized in taking fish and other fishery species. a) Active-destructive shing gears are those that which the method of catching fish is effected by towing, pushing, scaring and pounding while the fishing gear or net is in the seabed, which cause destruction and degradation of, and are detrimental to fish habitats or ecosystems in certain fishing area/ground. Example: Trawl, Danish Seine, Beach seine, Push net (mechanized or manual), Drive-in net (or Moro-ami). b) Selective Active shing gears - are those that which the method of catching fish is effected by lifting, encircling and closing the bottom of the fishing gear or net without touching the seabed, and do not cause the destruction and degradation of fish habitats in certain fishing area/ground. Example: Ring net, Round-haul Seine, Bag net (mobile), New look (stationary bag net). c) Selective Passive shing gears - are those that which the catching of fish is effected by hooking, entangling, and entrapping. Example: Hook and line, Multiple Hand line, Long line, Jigger, bottom set and drift gill nets, Crab and fish pots, and other gear of similar method of fish catching. d) Non-selective Passive shing gears - are those that which the catching of fish is effected by guiding, filtering, and trapping. Example: Filter nets, fish corrals, and other gear of similar method of fish catching. 31. Fishing Boat and Gear License a permit to operate specific type of fishing boat/gear for specific duration in areas within municipal waters for demersal or pelagic fishery resources. 32. Fishing License a permit issued to take, gather, extract and utilize fishery resources of the municipality. 33. Fishing Permit a document issued to license holders engaging in fishing using particular fishing gear and/or boat or engaged in any fisheries activities within the municipality 34. Fish Sanctuary a designated area within the municipal waters where fishing and other human activities are prohibited. 35. Fish Shelter a fish-aggregating device consisting of a floating raft anchored by a weighted line with suspended materials such as palm fronds to attract pelagic and schooling species common in deep waters. 36. Fishing with Explosives the use of dynamite, other explosives or other chemical compounds that contains combustible elements, or ingredients that upon ignition by friction, concussion, percussion, or detonation of all or parts of the compound, will kill, stupefy, or render unconscious any fishery species. It also refers to the use of any other substance and/ or device which causes an explosion that is capable of producing the said harmful effects of any fishery species and aquatic resources and capable of damaging and altering the natural habitat. 37. Fishing with Obnoxious or Poisonous Substances - the use of any substance, plant extracts or juice thereof, sodium cyanide and or cyanide compound or other chemicals either in a raw or processed form, harmful or harmless to human beings, which will kill, stupefy or render unconscious to any fishery species and aquatic resources and capable of damaging and altering the natural habitat. 38. Food Security refers to any plan, policy or strategy aimed at ensuring adequate supplies of appropriate food at affordable prices. It may be achieved through self-sufficiency (i.e. ensuring adequate food supplies from domestic production), through self- reliance (i.e. adequate food supplies through a combination of domestic production and importation) or through pure importation. 39. Gravid Crab are pregnant crabs or those crabs carrying fertilized eggs. 40. Mangroves a community of inter-tidal plants including all species of trees, shrubs, vines and herbs on coasts, swamps or border of swamps. 41. Municipal Fisher folks persons who are directly or indirectly engaged in municipal fishing and other related activities. 42. Migratory Species - refers to fishery species, which in the course of their life could travel from freshwater to marine water or vise-versa, or any marine species that travel over great distance in water of the ocean as part of their behavioral adaptation for survival and speciation. 43. Monitoring, Control and Enforcement a. Monitoring for monitoring fisheries, this may include long-term observation of: 1) fishing effort which can be expressed by the number of days or hours of fishing, number of fishing gears and number of fishers; 2) characteristics of fishery resources; and 3) resource yields or catch. b. Control - the regulatory conditions (legal framework) under which the exploitation, utilization and disposition of the resources may be conducted. c. Enforcement refers to the activity of ensuring that fishery laws, rules and regulations, and ordinances are complied with, and that violations thereof are appropriately penalized. This necessary includes surveillance, which refers to the degree and types of observations required to maintain compliance with regulations. 44. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) an agency, institution, foundation or a group of persons whose purpose is to assist peoples organization / association in various ways including but not limited to, organizing, education, training, research and/or resource accessing. 45. Person natural or juridical entities such as individual, association, partnership, cooperatives and corporation accredited by this municipality and registered under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. 46. Ring Net is long and narrow net, which has a bunt in the center as catching part corresponding to a bag. This is being operated at night with the aid of light to attract fish, and daytime with or without the use of fish

WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 8550, otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 provides that the municipality/city governments have jurisdiction over municipal waters, and, in consultation with the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils, shall be responsible for the management, conservation, development, protection, utilization, and disposition of all fish and fishery/fishery resources therein; WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Fisheries Code also mandates the municipal/city governments to enact appropriate ordinances for the foregoing purposes, and to enforce of fishery laws, rules and regulations as well as valid fishery ordinances; WHEREAS, Section 16.1 of DA Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 1998, otherwise known as the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs) of Republic Act No. 8550, requires municipal governments to enact the Basic Municipal Fishery Ordinance delineating the boundaries of municipal waters and providing for the rules and regulations on licensing and permits and other fisheries activities; WHEREAS, Section 16.3 of the IRRs also requires the municipal/city governments to enact special municipal ordinances such as, but not limited to, those declaring demarcated fisheries areas, closed seasons, and environmentally critical areas and fish sanctuaries; WHEREAS, Section 16.5 of the IRRs further requires the municipality/ city governments to modify or amend existing municipal fisheries ordinances in conformity with Republic Act No. 8550; WHEREAS, the coastal fisheries and aquatic resources within the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar are a very important natural resource, which directly support and sustain the coastal communities of the municipality, and are vital to food security and environmental sustainability; WHEREAS, the adoption of a Comprehensive Municipal Fisheries Ordinance is necessary for the development, conservation, and management of the fisheries and aquatic resources of the municipality; WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Municipal Fishery Ordinance will be the guiding document and instrument for the realization of the development goals of the Municipality of Zumarraga, Samar; NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion of Honorable Carlito L. Verzosa, Chairman Committee on Agriculture and unanimously seconded by the members of this august body, the Sangguniang Bayan of Zumarraga, Samar after a series of consultations with the fisherfolks, the Barangay and Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (B/ MFARMC), in a session assembled hereby ordained that: ORDINANCE No. 2013 - 02 A COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL FISHERY ORDINANCE OF ZUMARRAGA, SAMAR PROVIDING FOR ITS SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND CONSERVATION OF THE MUNICIPAL FISHERIES/AQUATIC AND COASTAL RESOURCES, HARMONIZING AND INTEGRATING ALL ORDINANCES PERTINENT THERETO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES ARTICLE I TITLE, SCOPE AND APPLICATION, DECLARATION OF POLICY, AND DEFINITION OF TERMS Section 1 TITLE This Ordinance shall be known as A COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL FISHERY ORDINANCE OF ZUMARRAGA, SAMAR PROVIDING FOR ITS SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND CONSERVATION OF THE MUNICIPAL FISHERIES/AQUATIC AND COASTAL RESOURCES, HARMONIZING AND INTEGRATING ALL ORDINANCES PERTINENT THERETO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, and shall be enforced in conjunction with the laws, rules and regulations on fishing, fishery and aquatic resources that are already promulgated by the national government, in particular, pursuant to Republic Act No. 8550, otherwise known as The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, and its implementing rules and regulations. Section 2 SCOPE AND APPLICATION The provisions of this Ordinance shall be enforced in: 1. All the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar as defined in this Ordinance; 2. All coastal and aquatic resources in the municipal waters; 3. All lands, activities or businesses relating to the use, development, conservation and management of the municipal waters and its coastal and aquatic resources; and, 4. All natural and juridical persons or entities, fisherfolks of legal age, that use and/or intend to use the coastal and aquatic resources within the territorial jurisdiction of this municipality. Section 3 POLICY DECLARATION Consistent with the Constitution, the provisions of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the The Local Government Code of 1991, and the Republic Act No. 8550, otherwise known as The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, it shall be the policy of the municipality to: a) Ensure the full and effective implementation of the Fisheries Code, with the end view of realizing the policy objectives thereof within the jurisdiction of Zumarraga, Samar; b) Promote the proper management, conservation, protection, and utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources within the municipal waters as the means for encouraging the sustained social and economic development of Zumarraga, Samar; c) Limit and control access to the fisheries and aquatic resources of the municipality, in order to maintain the ecological balance, and enhance the quality of the coastal environment; d) Protect and promote the rights of the small fisherfolks within the Municipality of Zumarraga, Samar who are most directly affected by the utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources to its preferential use; e) Promote responsibility and accountability in the use of fisheries and aquatic resources; f) Provide consistent and substantial support in terms of financial, technical and other services to the fishery sector within the municipality, primarily the small fisher folk who rely on the fisheries and aquatic resources for their livelihood;

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shelters (payao or arong). Surrounding and closing the bottom of the net by means of pursing line passed through the rings attached to the sinker line effect the catching of fish. 47. Sea farming the stocking of natural or hatchery produced marine plants or animals under controlled conditions for purposes of rearing and harvesting, but not limited to commercially important fishes, mollusks (like as pearl and giant clam culture) including seaweeds and sea grasses. 48. Seaweed brown algae locally known as goso of the genus Eucheuma and Kappaphycus that is cultured in the seawater through the application of different methods and techniques, which is a source of Carrageenan used as stabilizer, gelling agent, thickener, binder, additive, etc. 49. Sabalo the reproductively mature grown milkfish (bangus) usually measuring more than 60 centimeters in length from the tip of its mouth to the extreme end of the caudal fin or tail. 50. Super light also called magic light, is a type of light using halogen or metal halide bulb, which may be located above the sea surface or submerged in the water. It consists of a ballast, regulator, electric cable and socket. The source of energy comes from a generator, battery, or dynamo coupled with the main engine. 51. Trawl - an active fishing gear consisting of a bag shaped net with or without otter boards to open its mouth opening which is dragged or towed along the bottom or through the water column to take fishery species by straining them from the water, including all variations and modifications of trawls (bottom, middle and baby trawls) and tow nets. ARTICLE II THE MUNICIPAL WATERS AND MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION Section 5 MUNICIPAL WATERS The municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar shall comprise of all the marine waters within the territorial jurisdiction thereof, which includes the marine waters enclosed by the various lines connecting the points and parallel to the general coastline including offshore islands delineated/delimited pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No. 17, Series of 2001. . Section 6 MARINE WATERS The municipal marine waters of Zumarraga, Samar shall be comprised of the waters enclosed within the following geographic coordinates, as determined pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No. 17-2001, which shall be agreed upon by the Local Chief Executives of affected and concerned adjacent/opposite municipalities through a Memorandum of Understanding signed during a consultative meeting. The municipality shall adopt through an Ordinance, any delineated municipal water agreed by all concerned. Section 7 CLASSIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL MARINE WATERS The municipal marine waters of Zumarraga, Samar are hereby divided and classified into the following major zones: a) b) c) d) Municipal Fishing Zone Mariculture Zone Fish Refuges/Fish Sanctuaries Navigational Lanes

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ALLOCATION SYSTEM OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES Section 15 USE OF THE MUNICIPAL WATERS The use, utilization, and exploitation of fishery and aquatic resources in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar shall be reserved exclusively for municipal fisher folks. Provided, however, that other activities such as but not limited to research and survey activities may be allowed under strict condition for purely research, scientific, technological and educational purposes: Provided further, that prior to the conduct of such activity a permit has been secured from the Local Chief Executive in consultation with the Municipal FARMC. Section 16 USERS OF THE MUNICIPAL WATERS All fisheries related activities in municipal waters as defined in this Ordinance shall be utilized by municipal fisher folk and their cooperatives/association that are listed as such in the Municipal Fisherfolks Registry of this municipality. Provided, however, the Local Chief Executive in consultation with the FARMC and upon evaluation and recommendation by the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist may allow or authorize the entry and operation of nonresident fisher folks within the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar equivalent to a maximum of 10% of the total resident fisherfolks. Provided further, that non-resident fisherfolk should only use fishing gears that are allowed or prescribed in this Ordinance and can only operate after a fishing permit has been secured. Section 17 FISHING GEARS AND FISHERIES-RELATED ACTIVITIES ELIGIBLE FOR LICENSING AND PERMIT For the proper utilization, conservation and management of the municipal waters, and after consultation with the Municipal FARMC, the fishing activities that shall be allowed and/ or authorized to operate within the fishing zones of this municipality are as follows: A. Fishing gears/nets 1. Hook and line (Pangawil) 9. Sardine gill net (Largareti) 2. Multiple hand line (Paundak) 10. Drift gill net (Palutaw) 3. Long line (Kitang) 11. Encircling gill net (Barangayan) 4. Fish/Squid Pot (Bobo) 12. Baby ring net (Ligkop / Tambog) 5. Crab Pot (Timing o Panggal) 13. Fish corral (Buno-an) 6. Crab Lift net (Bintol) 14. Troll line (Sibid-sibid) 7. Bottom set gill net (Palubog) 15. Squid jigger (Pag-sanit) 8. Spear fishing (Pan mana) B. Use of Fishing accessories: 1. Pressure lamps Petromax o Gral 2. Fish Shelter Arong 3. Compressor for Ring Net Fishing Compressor gamit ha Ligcop o Kubkuban C. Mariculture/Aquaculture activites 1. Seaweed culture (Paggoso-an o Paglato) 2. Fish cages (Pag-hawla hin isda) 3. Mussel culture (Pagtahongan) 4. Oyster culture (Talabahan) 5. Fish/Crab Pen (Pag-tangkal hin isda o masag) 6. Aqua-silvi culture (Pagpadako hin alimango ha kamayapi-an o kaatunggan) D. Other Fishing Activities 1. Commercial Gathering of Jellyfish - Panbudol 2. Commercial Gathering of Shellfish like Rock shell, Undulated surf clam, Window pane shell, Abalone, Fan shell, Oyster, Wing shell, Spider contch, etc - (Panguha hin pangtion sugad han Sisi Mayahini, Tipay, Kapis, Lapas, Aba-aba, Karangkarangan, 3. Gathering of fish Fry/Juvenile and other species like milkfish, grouper, crabs, etc. - Panguha hin similya hin isda sugad han bangus, tingag, masag, og iba pa. 4. Commercial gathering of wild seaweed (Caulerpa) - Panguha hin Lato E. Operation of Fish Processing Plants and for fishery related establishment: 1. Jellyfish processing (Budolan) 2. Fish Drying (Bularan hin isda) 3. Fish Salting (Budohan) 4. Fish Smoking (Tapahan) 5. Fish fermentation (Patisan) 6. Breeding and Hatcheries for fish and other fishery/aquatic species (Pabunayan og pahimsa-an hin bunay han isda ug iba pa nga produkto ha kadagatan) Section 18 BAN ON THE OPERATION OF NON-ELIGIBLE FISHING GEARS AND FISHERIES ACTIVITIES The use and operation of the following fishing gears and other fisheries related activities are strictly not allowed in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar: English name Local name 1. Trawl - Galadgad 2. Danish seine - Pahulbot, Palusot, Liba-liba 3. Purse Seine - Pangulong 4. Beach seine - Baring o Bahan 5. Extraction of corals for any purpose - Panguha hin bagangbang para hin bisan ano nga paggamit 6. Use of Explosives, Electric, Obnoxious and Poisonous substances - Paggamit hin badil, kuryente, ngan hilo ha pangisda 7. Use of Super lights - Mapawa kaupay nga bombilya. 8. Drive-in net - Moro-ami, Lintig, Paaling 9. Stationary Lift net - Saprahan 10. Filter net - Jacos 11. Trap nets - Pahubas Section 19 INSTALLATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH SHELTERS The establishment and/or installation of fish shelters (Arong) for hook and line fishing in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar shall be allowed only in areas two-kilometer distance from the coastline or from any designated fish sanctuaries. Provided, that the establishment of fish shelters in the municipal marine water fishing zone for Baby ring net operation (using fishing boat of less than 3 gross tons) shall be allowed only in areas more than two (2) kilometers from the coastline and must have a distance of at least 200 m from another fish shelter; Provided further, that the installation/establishment of such fish shelter/s should be done only after the issuance of the necessary license or permit issued by this municipality. Provided finally, that installation/ establishment of fish shelters or fish aggregating devices shall not be allowed

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Section 20 INSTALLATION, ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF FISH CORRALS The installation, establishment and/ or construction of fish corrals (Buno-an) in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar shall only be allowed and/or permitted in designated demarcated fishery areas allocated for this purpose; provided however, that each fish corral should have a distance of at least 200m from each other regardless of their ownership. Provided, that the establishment of fish corrals shall not be allowed within 100m from mangroves and fish sanctuaries. Provided further, that installation, establishment and/or construction of fish corrals should only be made after a license and/or permit issued by this municipality, has been secured. Section 21 INSTALLATION, ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF OYSTER AND MUSSEL FARMS, AND FISH PEN/ CAGES The installation, establishment and/or construction of oyster and mussel farms, and fish cages in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar shall only be allowed and/or permitted in mariculture zones allocated and designated for this purpose; provided however, that establishment of these projects shall have the following distance: Kind of Project Oyster Farm Mussel farm Fish pen Fish cages Distance to another project 100 m from another farm owned by another operator, 25 m if owned by the same operator 100 m from another farm owned by another operator, 25 m if owned by the same operator 100 m from another farm owned by another operator, 25 m if owned by the same operator 50 m from another farm owned by another operator, may be compressed if owned by the same operator

Provided further, that installation, establishment and/or construction of oyster/mussel farms and fish cages should be allowed only after a license and/or permit issued by this municipality, has been secured. Section 22 REGULATION ON THE TAKING, CATCHING, SELLING AND POSSESSION OF JUVENILE, UNDERSIZED, AND GRAVID CRABS - No person shall be allowed or permitted to capture, take, gather, sell and sell in the territorial jurisdiction of Zumarraga, Samar crabs with size of less than twelve (12) centimeters carapace length. Mere possession of dead undersize and/or gravid crab shall constitute a prima facie case. Provided, however, that catching of live undersize and juvenile crabs for local culture and grow-out purposes shall be allowed or permitted only if a person has secured the necessary fishery license. Any person found violating this provision shall be fined in the amount of not less than Five Hundred Pesos (PhP500.00) and confiscation of the product. Section 23 REGULATION ON THE USE OF PRESSURE LAMPS No person shall be allowed or permitted to fish within the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar using more than four (4) units of pressure lamps with more than six (6) mantles. Any fisherfolk found violating this Section will be subjected to a fine of Five Hundred Pesos (PhP500.00) per excess pressure lamp/s and confiscation of the same fishing accessory. Section 24 USE OF FINE MESH NETS - It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the catching, taking, collecting and capturing fish in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar using fishing net with mesh size of less than three (3) centimeters measured between two (2) opposite knots of a full mesh when stretched. Provided, that this prohibition on the use of fine mesh net shall not apply to the gathering of fry, fingerlings, juveniles and other fish species which by their nature are small but already matured; provided, however, that the use fishing gears for fish fry collection/gathering shall only be allowed during peak seasons of the target species, but shall only be limited within the designated fishery area (for fry gathering); provided further, that fishing gears like baby ring net may use fishing net with mesh size of 1.9 centimeters (17 Knots), and 2.34 centimeters (14 Knots) for fish corrals. Any fisherfolk found violating this provision shall be subjected to a fine of Two Thousand Five Thousand Pesos (PhP2,500.00) and forfeiture of the fishing paraphernalia or an imprisonment from thirty (30) days to six (6) months or both, such fine and imprisonment depending upon the discretion of the court; provided further, that if the fishing gear is not being owned by the fisherfolk-violator, the owner shall be subjected to the same penalties. Section 25 BAN ON THE GATHERING, TAKING, CATCHING AND/OR COLLECTION OF AQUARIUM OR ORNAMENTAL FISH - The catching, collection, taking and/or gathering or cause to be caught, taken or gathered aquarium and other ornamental fish or similar fishery species enumerated below is prohibited in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar. English Name Scientific Name Local Name Spot-banded Butterfly fish Chaetodon punctatofasciatus Alibangbang Philippine Chevron Butterfly fish Chaetodon xancthurus Alibangbang Racoon Butterfly fish Chaetodon lunula Alibangbang Chaetodon baronessa Alibangbang Speckled Butterfly fish Chaetodon citrenellus Alibangbang Spot fin Butterfly fish Chaetodon ocellicaudus Alibangbang Ornate Butterfly fish Chaetodon ornatissimus Alibangbang Philippine Butterfly fish Chaetodon adiergastos Alibangbang Latticed Butterfly fish Chaetodon rafflesoo Alibangbang Pyramid Butterfly fish Hemataurichthys polylepis Alibangbang Long-nose Butterfly fish Forcipiger flavissimus Alibangbang Moorish idle Zanclus cornutus Alibangbang Saddleback clownfish Ampheprion polymnus Bantay kibot Clarks Anemone fish Ampheprion clarkii Bantay kibot Black Anemone fish Ampheprion melanopus Bantay kibot False Clown Anemone fish Ampheprion ocellaris Bantay kibot Yellow chromis Chormis analis Palata Bicolor Chromis Chormis margaritifer Palata White-tailed damsel fish Chormis xanthura Palata Sergeant major Abudefduf vaigiensis Palata Keyhole Angelfish Centropyge tibicen Adlo Multi-barred Angelfish Centropyge multifasciatus Adlo Bicolor Angelfish Centropyge bicolor Adlo Vermiculated Angelfish Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus Adlo Three-spot Angelfish Apolemichthys trimaculatus Adlo Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diphreutes Adlo Semicircle Angelfish Pomacanthus semicirculatus Adlo White-checked surgeon fish Acanthurus nigricans Labahita Schooling Bannerfish Heniochus diphreutes Many-spotted sweetlips Plectorhincus chaetodonoides Lipti Ragged-finned firefish Pterois antennata Larong Orange-banded Coralfish Coradion chrysozonus Provided, that selling of aquarium or ornamental fish species within the territorial jurisdiction of Zumarraga, Samar shall be allowed only if the operator/owner of the establishment has secured the necessary permit from this municipality; provided finally, that every fisher folk who is found catching, collecting, taking, and gathering aquarium and/or ornamental fish species shall be subjected to a fine of Five Thousand Pesos (PhP2,500.00) and the confiscation of the caught, gathered, and/or collected aquarium or

Section 8 MUNICIPAL FISHING ZONE/AREA The Municipal Fishing Zone shall be comprised of all waters within the municipal marine waters designated primarily for this purpose. Section 9 MARICULTURE ZONE The Local Government Unit of Zumarraga, Samar shall declare a portion or portions of its municipal waters as may be necessary for this purpose, which shall be done in accordance with existing fishery laws, rules and regulations, and upon recommendation from appropriate and concerned national government agencies. Provided, that nothing in this section shall be interpreted to justify the construction of structures that pose obstruction to navigation, the flow and ebb of tides, or the migration paths of fish and other aquatic species. Section 10 FISH REFUGES/SANCTUARIES The Local Government Unit of Zumarraga, Samar shall declare a portion or portions of its municipal waters as Fish Refuges/Sanctuary areas as may be necessary, which shall be done in accordance with existing fishery laws, rules and regulations, and upon recommendation from appropriate and concerned national government agencies. Provided, if the municipality has already an existing one, the Sanggunian may by appropriate ordinance and upon recommendation of and in consultation with the FARMC, establish additional Fish Refuges/Sanctuaries as may be necessary. All fishing activities are prohibited within the Fish Refuges/Sanctuaries. No license shall be interpreted to justify any form of fishing activity within the designated Fish Refuges/Sanctuaries. Section 11 DEMARCATED FISHERY AREAS The municipality shall establish some demarcated fishery areas as may be necessary, which shall be done in accordance with existing fishery laws, rules and regulations, and upon recommendation from appropriate and concerned national government agencies. Within these areas, the cooperatives or associations of resident municipal fisher folks shall be given priority and preference in the grant of licenses, or other exclusive rights for fish capture, mariculture, or fish farming. They shall likewise be entitled to exercise such other privileges as may be identified pursuant to the provisions of the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Management Plan of this municipality, and this Ordinance. Section 12 NAVIGATIONAL LANES The municipality shall establish the portion of its municipal waters as navigational lanes for the transport of passengers and commodities of commercial vessels, which shall be done in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations, and upon recommendation from appropriate and concerned national government agencies. Section 13 MARKING OF MAJOR ZONES The Office of the Municipal Agriculturist in collaboration with the Municipal Engineers Office and MFARMC shall mark the boundaries of the foregoing zones using appropriate, easily-available materials and methods such as color-coded flags, coastal markers and buoys. Such markings shall be publicized and disseminated to the concerned members of the population of the municipality. Section 14 JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT The municipality shall exercise jurisdiction over its municipal waters as herein defined. In consultation with the FARMC, shall be responsible for the management, conservation, development, utilization and disposition of all fish and other fishery/aquatic products within its territorial jurisdiction, and enact other appropriate ordinance for the purpose in accordance with the national fisheries policies. ARTICLE III UTILIZATION, MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION AND

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recommend to BFAR for revocation of license. ARTICLE IV MANAGEMENT OF CONTIGUOUS FISHERY RESOURCES Section 32 PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CONTIGUOUS FISHERY RESOURCES The Local Government Unit of Zumarraga, Samar shall participate in the management of Maqueda Bay, Samar Sea and adjoining waters that straddles several Local Government Units, which shall be done in an integrated manner and shall not be based on political subdivisions of municipal waters in order to facilitate their management as single resource system; provided, that through the Integrated Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (IFARMC) established under Section 76 of RA 8550, which serves as the venues for close collaboration among LGUs, all fishery management efforts of this municipality shall be coordinated with other affected municipalities to achieve the objectives of integrated fishery resource management. Section 33 MANDATE FOR MEMBERSHIP TO MAQUEDA BAY OR SAMAR SEA MANAGEMENT COUNCIL In order for this municipality to achieve its goals for an integrated fishery resource management and as a requisite to participate in the resource-sharing and decision-making, the Local Government Unit of Zumarraga, Samar shall be mandated to become a member-LGU of the Samar Sea Management Council; provided, that the membership and participation of this municipality on all discussions in the Council shall be represented by the Local Chief Executive or his authorized representative. Section 34 SUPPORTS TO THE MAQUEDA BAY AND THE SAMAR SEA MANAGEMENT COUNCILS The Local Government Unit of Zumarraga, Samar shall provide support or share its resources in terms of personnel, financial, expertise for the protection, conservation, and management of the contiguous fisheries and resources of Maqueda Bay and Samar Sea and adjoining waters; provided, that supports to the area management council shall be endorsed by the Sangguniang Bayan. ARTICLE - V MUNICIPAL COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Section 35 MANDATE FOR THE MUNICIPAL COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT PLANNING - The Office of the Municipal Agriculturist and the Municipal Planning Development Coordinator in coordination with the Municipal FARMC and other concerned agencies, shall formulate a Municipal Coastal Resources Management and Fisheries Development Plan, which shall be the basis for the long-term development and management of the coastal fishery/aquatic resources of the municipality. Section 36 PLANNING CONSULTATION - Within sixty (60) days from the organization of the Municipal FARMC, the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist in collaboration with Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator shall engage in public consultation with the Barangay FARMCs in order to determine the needs, goals, objectives and programs for development and management of the coastal fishery/aquatic resources of this municipality; provided, that The results of such consultation shall be documented and consolidated for presentation to the Sanggunian through its Committee of Agriculture and Fisheries. Section 37 FORMULATION OF THE MUNICIPAL COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT PLAN Using the results of the consultation as a guide, the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist and Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator in collaboration with the Municipal FARMC and concerned local government agencies shall, within sixty (60) days from the date of the last consultation and prior to the preparation of the budget for the next succeeding year, formulate a Municipal Coastal Resources Management and Fisheries Development Plan with the objective of making the same as an integral part of the Local Development Plan Section 38 INTEGRATION OF MCRMF DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTO LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - After completion, the Municipal Coastal Resources Management and Fisheries Development plan shall be formally submitted to the Municipal Development Council at its regular meeting; provided, that subject to appropriate adjustments in consideration of the other plans and programs of the municipality, the same shall be integrated into and form part of the Annual Local Development/Investment Plan for the following year. Section 39 FINANCIAL/BUDGET SUPPORT FOR THE MUNICIPAL CRMFD PLAN PREPARATION With the approval of the Municipal Mayor, the MPDC and OMA shall submit and present to the Sangguniang Bayan the Work and Financial Plan on the different activities related to the preparation of the Municipal Coastal Resources Management and Fisheries Development Plan of the municipality; provided, that one week after the approval/adoption of the SB, an amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P150,000.00) shall be released through the Office of the Municipal Treasurer as funding support for the MCRMFD Plan preparation ARTICLE - VI FISHERY LICENSING Section 40 LICENSE ESSENTIALS No person, as defined in this Ordinance, shall be allowed to fish within the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar without a fishing license issued by this municipality. Provided, that license fees shall not be required of marginal fisher folk duly registered as such in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolks for the purpose of fishing for personal or family consumption; Provided further, that those fishing gears and fisheries related activities explicitly enumerated in Section 17 hereof shall be presumed to be eligible for licensing and that any new gear not included herein shall be deemed to be unlicensed and illegal until otherwise expressly provided for. Section 41 REGISTRATION AND REGISTRY OF FISHERFOLKS, BOATS AND FISHING GEAR USED, AND OTHER TYPE OF FISHERY-RELATED ACTIVITY ENGAGED IN The Office of the Municipal Agriculturist in collaboration with the Barangay/Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils shall conduct a general registration of fisherfolks with at least six (6) months residency in this municipality who are fishing or may desire to fish and/or engaged in fishery-related activities in municipal waters for the purpose of giving preference among them, as basis of limiting entry into the municipal waters and as identification of priority municipal fisherfolks who shall be allowed to fish within the municipal waters, and monitoring fishing activities. Provided that such registration shall only include the municipal fishing boats and gears/paraphernalia used, which should not be construed as permit to fish. Section 42 PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF MUNICIPAL FISHING BOATS AND FISHING GEAR USED With the use of the prescribed registration form, the Barangay FARMC shall submit to the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist through the Municipal FARMC a list of all eligible municipal fisher folks, with their boats and fishing gears used who may be included in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolks, Boats and Fishing Gears used; provided that such registry shall be endorsed by the Chairman of the Barangay FARMC to the Municipal FARMC. The Municipal FARMC shall then submit the same to the Municipal Mayor through the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist for reference; provided further that no fee shall be collected or charged for this registration. 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- Municipal Treasurers Office - Municipal Agriculture Office - SB Chairman on Agriculture and Fisheries - Chief of Police - Municipal FARMC - Barangay FARMCs - One (1) copy to be posted in conspicuous place of barangay hall The Registry of Municipal Fisherfolks shall be updated regularly or as may be necessary, and shall be posted in conspicuous location of barangay hall where it shall be open for public inspection and validation of its correctness and completeness. Section 43 REGISTRATION FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF MUNICIPAL BOATS Pursuant to the provisions of Executive Order Number 305 entitled Devolving to Municipal and City Governments the Registration of Fishing Vessels Three (3) Gross Tons below, all fishing boats within the territorial jurisdiction of Zumarraga, Samar shall be subjected to re-admeasurement and be entered in the registry. The registration of such fishing boats shall be done annually and shall be subjected to the following fees and schedules. Non-motorized boats PhP Motorized boats propelled by: 5HP below .. 6HP 16HP . Above 16Hp . PhP PhP 100.00 500.00 50.00

ornamental fish and other fishery species including the confiscation/ forfeiture of fishing boat and paraphernalia or an imprisonment of six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment depending upon on the discretion of the court. Provided; that the Local Chief Executive may impose an administrative fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per offender. Section 26 AQUACULTURE OPERATIONS IN THIS MUNICIPALITY Fisherfolks and their cooperatives or associations shall be allowed to operate an aquaculture venture within the designated aquaculture zone only if he/she has an aquaculture operators license issued by this municipality; provided that such license shall be issued to any fisherfolk and their cooperatives or associations to occupy an area within the designated aquaculture zone of this municipality for aquasilvi culture purposes only; provided however, that the issuance of such aquaculture operators license shall not be construed as an authority to cut mangrove trees and/or convert mangroves into fishpond. Section 27 ALLOCATION AND LIMITATIONS OF FISHERY RESOURCES FOR FISHING AND MARICULTURE PURPOSES IN FISHERY MANAGEMENT AREAS The municipal government of Zumarraga, Samar has come-up with a system to rationalize the allocation and/or distribution of the fisheries resources for mariculture purposes within its territorial jurisdiction. To ensure accessibility of every priority fisher- folk, the hereunder resource allocation system must be strictly followed: For fish corral establishment: Each individual licensee shall be allowed to establish a maximum of 2-units only; Partnership, corporation, association, and cooperatives shall be allowed to occupy an area of not more than 5-units only

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For seaweed culture: Each individual licensee shall be allowed to occupy an area of not more than 1,000 square meters only; Partnership, corporation, association, and cooperatives shall be allowed to occupy an area of not more than 50,000 square meters (or 5 hectares) A 10,000 square meters (or 1 hectare) shall be allocated or reserved for government projects;

Section 44 REQUIREMENTS ON THE REGISTRATION FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF MUNICIPAL BOATS The following shall be required for the registration of a municipal fishing boat in the Registry: a) Submission of the pertinent documents for the actual ownership of the boat; b) The boat is not, at the time of registration, the subject of and/or evidence in a pending case for violation of any fishery ordinance, laws, rules and regulations within municipal waters; c) An inspection report showing the vessel complies with the color-coding and boat identification requirement of this city/municipality. Section 45 COLOR-CODING AND FISHING BOAT IDENTIFICATION SCHEME For purposes of easy identification of a registered fishing boat, all duly registered fishing boat shall be provided with plate bearing the name of the municipality and license number, painted in such a manner so as to make the fishing boat highly visible from a distance. Any fishing boat found operating within the municipal waters of this municipality and which did not comply with the prescribed color-coding and identification scheme shall be fined an amount of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) and impoundment if such penalty is not complied within seven (7) days. Section 46 PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR FISHING PRIVILEGES All fisher folk and/or persons listed in the municipal fisher folk registry shall be qualified or eligible for fishery privileges. It shall therefore be unlawful for any person not qualified under this Ordinance, to engage personally or through other person to collect/gather fish and other fishery/aquatic products within the territorial waters of this municipality. Section 47 LICENSE, PERMITS AND FISHERY GRANTS - It shall be unlawful for any person, as defined in this Ordinance, to exploit, occupy, produce, culture or gather any species of fish and other fishery products and/or engage in fishery activity within the approved by the Local Chief Executive of this municipality; provided that no territorial jurisdiction without the necessary fishing licenses and/or permit issued and licenses, permits and other similar privileges shall be granted to local fisherfolks and/or persons operating the kind of fishing gear enumerated in Section 17 hereof; provided however, that after evaluation and recommendation by the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist and in consultation with MFARMC fishing permits may be issued/granted to non-resident fisherfolks operating the kind of fishing gears enumerated in Section 17 hereof but not more than ten percent (10%) of the total resident fisherfolks of this municipality. All fishing licenses, permits and fishery grants from this municipality shall be issued only upon compliance of the requisites and payment of the necessary fees and other charges, and on condition that the licensee should consider himself not only as a privileged fisherfolk but also a government partner in the protection and management of the municipalitys fishery resources; provided finally, that to ensure accessibility of every fisherfolk to fisheries resources, no concession shall be issued by this municipality to any person (individual or juridical in nature). Section 48 FISHING LICENSE AND PERMITS Only those duly registered in the Municipal Fisher folk Registry may be issued with Fishing License; provided that non-resident fisherfolk may be issued with Fishing Permit. Fishing License/Permit may pertain to the person, boat, or gear; provided however, that in the case of gear licenses, any fishing that has newly invented or not previously used in the municipal waters shall be considered as new gear and shall not be presumed eligible for licensing until proven otherwise; provided further, that in case of sale or transfer of ownership of any fishing gear and fishing boats with fishing license/permit issued by this municipality, the Office of the Municipal Mayor should be notified within thirty (30) days from the date of sale or transfer of ownership; provided finally, that no fishing license shall be required of any under age person/individual and students who by circumstance are forced to become a part-time fisher folk. Section 49 AQUA-SILVI CULTURE OPERATORS LICENSE An Aquasilvi culture Operators License may be issued by this municipality to a person, as defined in this Ordinance, duly registered in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolks, subject to the following conditions: The Licensee has to submit the following documents: An endorsement from the BFARMC of the barangay where the project is located or MFARMC in case no active/functional BFARMC, for aqua-silvi culture operators 2) The Licensee shall not undertake clearing or cutting of mangrove areas and shall rehabilitate any mangrove areas that are damaged by the aqua-silvi culture project; Section 50 MARICULTURE OPERATORS LICENSE Mariculture Operators License may be issued to a person, as defined in this Ordinance, who is listed in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolks, subject to the following conditions: 1) The Licensee has to submit an endorsement from the BFARMC. 2) The Licensee shall not obstruct any navigational lanes, migration path of fish species, and flow and ebb of tides; 3) The Licensee undertakes to remove all structures and improvements upon expiration of the license. Section 51 TERM OF VALIDITY All licenses, permits and/or fishery grants shall be non-transferable and valid for one (1) year only to take effect 1)

For mussel culture: Each individual licensee shall be allowed to occupy an area of only 2,000 square meters per site; Partnership, corporation, association, and cooperatives shall be allowed to occupy an area of not more than 50,000 square meters (or 5 hectares) A 10,000 square meters (or 1 hectare) shall be allocated or reserved for government projects;

For oyster culture: Each individual licensee shall be allowed to occupy an area of only 500 square meters per site; Partnership, corporation, association, and cooperatives shall be allowed to occupy an area of not more than 2,000 square meters. A 500 square meters shall be allocated or reserved for government projects;

For fish cages operation: Each individual licensee shall be allowed to occupy an area of not more than 500 square meters only; Partnership, corporation, association, and cooperatives shall be allowed to occupy an area of not more than 2,000 square meters (or 5 hectares) A 1,000 square meters shall be allocated or reserved for government projects;

For fish/crab pen operation: Each individual licensee shall be allowed to occupy an area of only 2,500 square meters per site; Partnership, corporation, association, and cooperatives shall be allowed to occupy an area of not more than 50,000 square meters (or 5 hectares) A 1,000 square meters shall be allocated or reserved for government projects;

Section 28 OPERATIONS OF FISH PROCESSING PLANTS AND/ OR ESTABLISHMENTS Fishery license and/or permit for the operation of fish processing plants and/or establishment shall only be issued, in consultation with and upon recommendation by the Municipal FARMC and presentation of the Environmental Compliance Certificate issued by concerned agency. Section 29 UNAUTHORIZED FISHING OR ENGAGING IN OTHER UNAUTHORIZED FISHERY ACTIVITY - No person shall exploit, occupy, produce, breed, culture, capture and/or gather fish/fry/fingerlings of any fishery species or engage in any fishery activity within the territorial jurisdiction of Zumarraga, Samar without a license or permit duly issued and approved by the Local Chief Executive of this municipality. Any fisher folk who is found capturing, culturing, in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar where he has no license or permit issued by this municipality shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the person and/or boat is engaged in unauthorized fishing; Provided, that fishing for daily food sustenance or for leisure may be allowed only if a fisher folk has secured a permit approved by the Local Chief Executive of this municipality; Every fisherfolk committing such violation shall be punished by confiscation of catch and a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP1,500.00). Section 30 REGULATION ON THE USE OF AIR COMPRESSORS IN FISHERY ACTIVITIES The use of compressor in fishing may be allowed within the territorial jurisdiction of Zumarraga, Samar. Provided, that compressor as fishing accessory shall only be allowed for Baby Ring Net fishing during day time with the use of fish shelter gathering of sea cucumber, and other benthic organism, and for educational, scientific or researchrelated activities purposes or to untangle or retrieve fishing nets and gears trapped underwater. Provided, further that the FLET shall have evaluated the legality of its use and the units of which have been registered with this municipality; provided finally, that the use of air compressor units in illegal fishery activity shall be subjected to confiscation. Users of air compressors for registration shall also submit a medical certificate attesting to his physical condition and fitness to use the said fishing accessory or apparatus. Section 31 RESTRICTION OF COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATION USING SPECIFIC ACTIVE FISHING GEARS The operation of all forms of commercial fishing using a fishing gear listed in Section 18 hereof are banned in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar. Any commercial fishing boat captain and/or master fisherman, machinist and other fishing crews who committed the above prohibited act shall be subjected to penalty equivalent to the value of catch or Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per crew member whichever is higher, and imprisonment of six (6) months, confiscation of catch and fishing gears, and

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from the date of issuance thereof; provided, that depending on the status or condition of the fish stock of the municipal waters after evaluation and assessment by the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist and upon recommendation by the FARMC, the Municipal Mayor may issue or grant fishing license or permit for a term of 3-months only. Section 52 PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF FISHERY LICENSES, PERMITS AND FISHERY GRANTS The herein procedures and requirements for the application and issuance of licenses should be strictly followed and complied with: A. For fishing gears and boats 1) Secure a Certificate of Clearance/Residency from the barangay where the applicants permanently resides; 2) Secure endorsement/recommendation from the Barangay FARMC consideration of the fishing licenses application, specifying among others the eligibility of the fishing gear fishing boat to be licensed; 3) Secure from the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist a Fishing Licenses application forms and submit the same to the same office for its evaluation, assessment, and consideration; 4) Personnel of the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist who is in-charge in the processing of fishing licenses applications shall conduct inspection on the fishing gear/net whether it complies the applicable provisions of this Ordinance; 5) If the fishing gear/net was found eligible for licensing, the OMA personnel shall compute for the schedule of licenses fees and other charges prescribed in Section 53 hereof, and let the applicant pay at the Office of the Municipal Treasurers Office and secure an official receipt of the correspond fees paid; 6) The OMA personnel shall only fill-up the Fishing Licenses forms in a quadruplicate copy, when the official receipt for the payment of such fees and other charges has been presented. 7) Have the Licenses approved by the Municipal Mayor, through the recommendation of the Municipal Agriculturist, and when approved, issue the corresponding color-coded plate, and distribute the copies to the following: Original copy Duplicate copy Triplicate copy Quadruplicate copy - Licensee - OMA and MFARMC - Office of the Municipal Treasurer - Fishery Law Enforcement Team

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E. Mariculture activites 15) Preserved jelly fish (budol) . PhP0.20/kg 16) Empty shells .. PhP0.10/kg 1. Seaweed culture (Paggoso-an) PhP 0.20/sq. m. 17) Fermented fish (patis) . PhP2.00/bottle 2. Fish cages (Pag-hawla hin isda)..PhP 1.00/sq. m. 18) Crab meat .. PhP0.20/kg 3. Mussel culture (Pagtahongan). PhP 0.20/sq. m. 19) Other kind of fishery product not specified above PhP0.20/kg 4. Oyster culture (Talabahan).. PhP 0.20/sq. m. 5.Fish/Crab Pen (Pagtangkal hin isda o masag)PhP 0.20/sq. m. ARTICLE IX F. Other Fishing Activities FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCILS 1. Commercial Gathering of Jellyfish . PhP 150.00 Section 59 CREATION OF FARMCs FARMC shall be created/or ganized by fisherfolks in all coastal barangays and in the municipal level; 2. Commercial Gathering of Shellfish like Carpet shell, provided that the Barangay FARMC shall compose the following: Window pane shell, Abalone, Oyster .... PhP 200.00 - Brgy. Kagawad, Chairman on Agriculture Committee 3. Fry/Juvenile gathering of fish and other species - Representative from the Private sector like milkfish, grouper, crabs, etc. PhP 250.00 - At least eleven (11) fisher folks (which include the youth and women sector) 4. Commercial gathering of wild seaweed (Caulerpa) ... PhP 150.00 Provided further, that the Municipal FARMC shall compose the following: 5. Commercial gathering of sea cucumber (Balat) .. PhP250.00 - SB Chairman, Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries 6. Fish/Fishery Products Trading/Dealer (Alpor).. PhP500.00 - Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator - Municipal Agricultural Officer G. Operation of Fish Processing Plants and Establishments - Representative of the Municipal Development Council - Representative from the private sector 1. Jellyfish processing (Budolan) .. PhP500.00 - Representative from the accredited Non-governmental Organization 2. Fish Drying Plant (Bularan) PhP500.00 - At least (11) fisher folks, of whom seven (7) come from BFARMC Chair3. Fish Salting Plant (Budohan) . PhP500.00 men of municipal fisher folks, three (3) from Commercial fishers, and one (1) 4. Fish Smoking Plant (Tapahan) .. PhP500.00 from the fish worker, youth or women sectors. 5. Fish fermentation Plant (Patisan) . PhP750.00 Section 60 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL H. Fishing boat of 3.0 GT or less FARMC MEMBERS Municipal FARMC members who are in the govern ment service shall be appointed by the Municipal Mayor, while MFARMC 1. Non-motorized boats .. PhP 50.00 members who are not in the government service shall be elected by and 2. Powered by 5HP or below . PhP 75.00 among the fisherfolks after they have been nominated and recommended by 3. Powered by 6-16HP PhP 100.00 their respective association/ cooperative in this municipality. Members shall Powered by more than 16HP PhP 200.00 serve the council for a term of office of three-years. The above schedule of licenses fees, permits and other related charges are imposable during the first year of effectivity of this Ordinance; provided that amendments to the above schedule of fees shall be done only after consultation with Municipal FARMC; provided however, that the schedule of fees above shall depend on rates determined by this municipality. Section 54 PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR LICENSE, PERMITS AND FISHERY GRANTS One year after this Ordinance has took effect and every year thereafter, the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist in consultation with the Barangay and Municipal FARMCs shall evaluate the Schedule of Fees, rentals and other charges provided in Section 53 and 58 hereof and make recommendations whether the same shall be maintained or amended. Such recommendation shall be made to the Agriculture Committee of the Sanggunian and if accepted, the said committee shall request the Sanggunian to pass an Ordinance approving the new Schedule of Fees. The new fees may be collected by the Office of the Municipal Treasurer upon endorsement by the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist at the beginning of next fiscal year subsequent to their approval. Section 55 SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY FISH CAUGHT AND/OR PRODUCTION REPORT Every fisher folk licensed in this municipality shall be required to submit a monthly fish caught report or production report for fisherfolk operating fishing boat and gears for fisher folk operating mariculture, aquaculture, and/or fish processing projects within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality. Such reports shall be submitted to the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, which will serve as baseline information in the resource, project and program planning; provided, that fisher folk who failed to submit such required report shall be penalized under this Ordinance. ARTICLE VII TRANSPORT OF FISH AND OTHER FISHERY/AQUATIC PRODUCTS Section 56 TRANSPORT OF FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS It shall be unlawful for any person as defined in this Ordinance, to transport fish and other fishery/aquatic products derived from the territorial jurisdiction of this municipality to domestic markets without first securing the necessary permit to transport or Auxiliary Invoice and paying the corresponding fees and other charges thereon; provided; that no auxiliary invoice shall be required for fish caught from fishing operations and fish being to other places for home consumption; provided however, that the auxiliary invoice issued by this municipality should not be construed as a permit to transport illegally caught fish and other fishery/aquatic products and species not allowed under existing laws. Section 57 PROCEDURE IN THE ISSUANCE OF AUXILIARY INVOICE The herein procedure shall be strictly followed in the issuance of Permit to Transport fish and other fishery/aquatic product: 1) The owner of the fish and/or fishery/aquatic products shall approach the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMA) where such product should be declared; 2) Personnel of the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist shall conduct inspection/validation on the volume and kind of fishery product to which an Auxiliary is being secured; 3) The owner of the fish and/or fishery/aquatic products shall approach the fisheries quarantine personnel for the inspection as to the safety of the said product for public consumption; 4) OMA personnel shall then compute the necessary fisheries fee and require its payment with the Office of the Municipal Treasurer; Section 61 FUNCTIONS OF FARMC It shall be the function and responsibility of the FARMCs to: a) Formulate, proposed and submit to Barangay/Municipal Development Council a Barangay/Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Plan for its integration in the over-all Municipal Development Plan; b) Formulate and propose Ordinances and resolutions for fisheries resources management and conservation measures and submit the same to Sangguniang Bayan for consideration; c) Assist law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of fishery laws, rules and this Ordinance in coordination with local PNP; d) Evaluate and endorse application for fishing licenses, permits and fishery grants; e) Monitor and gather data in fish landing points as a basis for the formulation of management plans and policies; f) Formulate a comprehensive rehabilitation plan and conservation of municipal waters and its aquatic resources; eas; g) h) Assist in the establishment of fishing zones and demarcated arConduct the registration of fisher folks;

B. For stationary structures 1) Follow the procedures and comply the requirements prescribed in Numbers 1-7 above; 2) The technical personnel of OMA shall guide the licensee to the designated zone or demarcated fishery area where such stationary structure should be established. C. For the Operation of Fish Processing Establishment 1) Secure a Certificate of Clearance/Residency from the barangay where the applicants permanently resides; 2) Secure endorsement from the Barangay FARMC consideration of the fishing licenses application, specifying among others the eligibility of the plant to be licensed; 3) Secure from the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist a Licenses application forms and submit the same to the same office for its evaluation, assessment, and consideration; 4) Personnel of the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist who is in-charge in the processing of licenses applications shall advise the applicant to submit a Sanitary Permit; 5) If the proposed fishery establishment was found eligible for licensing, the OMA personnel shall compute for the schedule of licenses fees and other charges prescribed in Section 53-G hereof, and let the applicant pay at the Office of the Municipal Treasurers Office and secure an official receipt of the correspond fees paid; 6) The OMA personnel shall only fill-up the Fishery Licenses forms in a quadruplicate copy, when the official receipt for the payment of such fees and other charges has been presented. 7) Have the Licenses approved by the Municipal Mayor, through the recommendation of the Municipal Agriculturist, and when approved, issue the corresponding color-coded plate, and distribute the copies to the following: Original copy Duplicate copy Triplicate copy Quadruplicate copy - Licensee - OMA/MFARMC - Office of the Municipal Treasurer - Fishery Law Enforcement Team

i) Promote ancillary economic activities, including cooperative marketing and socio-economic services; j) k) Assist in the conduct of studies and researches, and Maintain a Registry of Municipal Fisher folks

Section 62 APPROPRIATION FOR MFARMC OPERATIONS An amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P150,000.00), which shall be incorporated in the annual budget allocation of the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist shall be appropriated for Municipal FARMC operations in carrying out its functions enumerated in Section 61 hereof. The Office of the Municipal Agriculturist of Zumarraga, Samar in coordination with the MFARMC, shall prepare an annual program of activities for such budget. ARTICLE X PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES Section 63 FISHING THROUGH THE USE EXPLOSIVES, NOXIOUS AND POISONOUS SUBSTANCES AND/OR ELECTRICITY It shall be unlawful for any person, as defined in this Ordinance, to take or gather, or cause to be caught, taken or gathered fish of any fishery species in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar with the use of electricity, explosives, noxious and poisonous substances such as sodium cyanide which will kill, stupefy, disable or render unconscious to fish or fishery species, except, for research, education and scientific purposes with permit issued by this municipality. It will likewise be so unlawful for any person, as defined in this Ordinance, to possess, deal in, selling in any manner fish which have been illegally caught, taken or gathered. The discovery of dynamite, other explosives and chemical compounds that contain combustible elements, or noxious/ poisonous substances, or equipment or device for electric fishing in any fishing boat or in the possession of any fisher folk, operator, fishing boat official or fish worker shall constitute a prima facie evidence that the same was used for fishing in violation of this Ordinance as follows: Mere possession of explosive, noxious/poisonous substances or electric fishing device for illegal fishing shall be punishable by imprisonment ranging from six (6) months to two (2) years; The actual use of explosive, noxious/poisonous substances or electrofishing devices for illegal fishing shall be subjected to penalties pursuant to Section 88 of Republic Act No. 8550 without prejudice to the filing of separate criminal cases when the use of the same result to physical injury or loss of human life; Dealing in, selling or any manner of disposing for profit, illegally gathered/ caught fishery species shall be punished by imprisonment ranging from six (6) months to two (2) years; In all cases enumerated above, the explosives, noxious/poisonous substances and electric device, as well as the fishing boat, fishing equipment and catch shall be confiscated and forfeited in favor of the municipality. Section 64 AQUATIC POLLUTION Aquatic pollution as defined in this Ordinance, shall be unlawful. Violation on the provision of this Section shall be punished by imprisonment of two (2) years or a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per offender plus an additional fine of One Thousand Pesos (PhP1,000.00) per day per offender until such violation ceases and the fine are paid. Section 65 BAN ON CORAL EXPLOITATION AND/OR EXTRACTION It shall be unlawful for any person, as defined in this Ordinance,

Section 53 SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR LICENSE, PERMITS AND FISHERY GRANTS - Notwithstanding other fees and other charges required for the issuance, fishing licenses, permits and fishery grants shall be issued only upon payment of the fees prescribed hereunder: LICENSES FOR: ANNUAL FEES A. Application fee PhP 30.00

B. Individual Fisheries License 4) The OMA shall issue the Auxiliary Invoice only when the Official b.1 Municipal Fishers License PhP 50.00 Receipt for the payment of fisheries fee required is presented. b.2 Mariculture Operators License PhP 250.00 b.3 Aquaculture Operators License PhP 300.00 Section 58 SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF FISH C. Operation of Fishing gears/nets AND OTHER FISHERY/AQUATIC PRODUCTS Hereunder is the schedule of fisheries fee that shall be required for the transport of fish and/or fishery/ 1. Hook and line (Pankawil) ... PhP 50.00 aquatic products: 2. Multiple hand line (Paundak o Hiros-hiros) PhP 50.00 3. Long line (Kitang) .. PhP 100.00 Kind of Fishery Product Fisheries Fee 4. Fish/Squid Pot (Bobo) PhP 10.00/unit 5. Crab Pot (Timing o Panggal) PhP 2.00/unit 1) Preserved fish (iced, frozen, dried, smoked or salted) . PhP0.05/kg 6. Crab Lift net (Bintol) .. PhP 1.00/unit 2) Shrimp (iced or frozen) .. PhP0.20/kg 7. Bottom set gill net (Palubog) PhP 200.00 3) Blue crabs and Squid (iced) . PhP0.15/kg 8. Spear fishing (Pamana) PhP 50.00 4) Prawn (iced or frozen) PhP0.50/kg 9. Sardine gill net (Largareti) PhP 200.00 5) Dried Squid .. PhP1.00/kg 10. Drift gill net (Palutaw o Paanod) PhP 200.00 6) Dried shrimp . PhP0.20/kg 11. Encircling gill net (Baranggayan) .. PhP 500.00 7) Fresh Mud crab PhP0.50/kg 12. Baby ring net (Ligkop, Tambog) PhP 1,500.00 8) Fresh mussel, oyster and other shellfish PhP 5.00/sack 13. Deep-water fish corral (Paugmad) PhP 400.00 9) Preserved mussel meat . P0.20/kg 15. Troll line (Sibid-sibid) .. PhP 100.00 10) Fresh Lato . PhP 5.00/big 16. Squid jigger (Pag-sanit o Pan-noos) PhP 150.00 basket 11) Fresh Seaweed (Goso) PhP0.10/kg D. Use of Fishing accessories: Dried Seaweed PhP0.15/kg 12) Dried Sea cucumber (balat) ... PhP5.00/kg 1. Pressure lamps (Petromax). PhP 50.00/unit 13) Dried Seahorse PhP15.00+PhP1/kg 2. Fish Shelter (Arong) PhP 100.00/unit or fraction thereof 14) Fish/Shrimp fry .PhP20.00/Thousand

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species. Section 73 CONVERSION OF MANGROVES INTO FISHPOND AND OTHER PURPOSES It shall be unlawful for any person to convert mangroves into fishponds or any other purposes. Violators of this section shall be subjected to an imprisonment of six (6) months or a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00); provided, that if the area requires rehabilitation and restoration as determined by the court, the offender shall be required to restore or compensate for the restoration of the damage. Provided, that the Local Chief Executive can impose an administrative fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2, 500.00) per offender. Section 74 GATHERING, SELLING AND EXPORTING OF WHITE SAND, SILICA, PEBBLES AND OTHER SUBSTANCES It shall be unlawful for any person to gather, sell and export white sand, silica, pebbles and other substances, which make up any marine habitat. Any person or corporation who violated this provision shall suffer a penalty of two (2) to six (6) months imprisonment and a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) and confiscation of the item or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. The substance taken form its marine habitat shall be confiscated. Provided, that the Local Chief Executive can impose an administrative fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per offender. Section 75 OTHER VIOLATIONS - The following fisheries activities shall be construed as violation to this Ordinance: 1) Failure to submit monthly sh caught or production report The licensee or grantee of a fishing privilege within the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar who fails to submit his/her consolidated fish caught/ production report shall be subjected to the following penalties: a) First Offense a fine of Fifty Pesos (PhP50.00) per unreported month; b) Second Offense a fine of One Hundred Pesos (PhP100.00) per unreported month; and c) Third Offense Cancellation or denial for the renewal of license, permit or grant. 2) Obstruction to Fishery Law Enforcement Ofcer The owner, master or operator of any fishing boat, whether licensed or not, who obstructs or hinders, or cause to be obstructed or hindered, any fishery law enforcement officer to perform or discharge his duties shall be fined an amount of not exceeding Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00). In addition, the license of the fishing boat may also be cancelled at the discretion of the Local Chief Executive. ARTICLE - XI IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT Section 76 CREATION OF MUNICIPAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT AND LICENSING UNIT For effective municipal revenue collection of fishing license fees and other charges, surcharges and penalties on the utilization of the municipal fishery/aquatic resource, a Municipal Fishery Management and Licensing Unit is hereby created in the Municipal Agriculture Office whose functions are to: 1) To undertake the processing and validation of application for fishery licenses, permits and grants; 2) Formulate the Municipal Coastal Resources Management Plan in consultation with MFARMC, BFAR and Provincial Fishery Management Unit of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. 3) Formulate measures for the approval of the Municipal Mayor and the Sangguniang Bayan, as the case may be, to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision for adequate facilities relative to coastal and fishery resource management; 4) Develop plans and strategies upon the approval thereof by the Municipal Mayor and the Sangguniang Bayan, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with coastal resource management and fisheries programs and projects; 5) Extend technical assistance to and ensure equitable access to municipal coastal and fisheries resources of municipal fisherfolk in the context of sustainable management and use of coastal and fisheries resources; 6) Enforce laws, administrative orders, rules and regulations, and ordinances relating to coastal resources and fisheries management; 7) Coordinate with government agencies, non-governmental organizations and peoples organizations that seek to promote sustainable management of coastal and fisheries resources; 8) Be in the frontline of the delivery of basic services, particularly those needed for the survival of the inhabitants during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities; 9) Recommend to the Sangguniang Bayan and advice the Municipal Mayor, as the case may be, on all other matters related to coastal and fisheries resources to ensure the improvement of livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants. 10) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law, rules and regulations, and ordinances, or as assigned by the Municipal Mayor. Section 77 ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL FISHERY LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM - The Fishery Law Enforcement Team (FLET) of this municipality is hereby organized to be composed of Deputy Fish Wardens, the personnel of Municipal Fishery Management and Licensing Unit of the Municipal Agriculture Office and local PNP personnel. They shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Ordinance and other fishery laws applicable in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar. Section 78 DEPUTATION OF FISH WARDENS Fisherfolks and members of fisherfolks organization/cooperatives and or association may, in writing be appointed by the Local Chief Executive as Deputy Fish Wardens of this municipality, through the recommendation of the Municipal Agriculturist, only after having undergone a training conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources or by other competent agency. Section 79 MONITORING, CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT The municipal government, in consultation with the MFARMC and other agencies and institutions, shall establish an effective mechanisms and guidelines for monitoring, control and enforcement to ensure compliance with policies, programs and projects on conservation, protection and management of coastal and aquatic resources: Provided, however, That the municipal government,

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in consultation with the Municipal FARMC shall establish mechanisms and guidelines for coastal and aquatic resource monitoring, water quality monitoring and surveillance: Provided, further, That such mechanisms and guidelines shall be subjected to periodic review by the municipal government, in consultation with the Municipal FARMC. Section 80 ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE This Ordinance shall be enforced by the duly constituted authorities of the Fishery Law Enforcement Team composed of the local PNP, personnel of the Municipal Fishery Management and Licensing Unit and Fish Wardens duly deputized by the Local Chief Executive of this municipality. Seaborne patrol operations for the enforcement of this Ordinance must be performed by the composite team of the personnel of the Municipal Fishery Management and Licensing Unit, Fish Wardens and Municipal PNP personnel. Section 81 DISPOSITION OF CONFISCATED AND/OR FORFEITED FISH CATCH, FISHING GEAR AND PARAPHERNALIA FOR VIOLATING SOME PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE The municipal government through the Local Chief Executive or his/her authorized representative shall disposed in any manner the confiscated and/or forfeited fish catch for violating the Sections 22 to 23, 25, 29 to 31, 63, 65 to 70 and 74 of this Ordinance; provided, that the fish catch confiscated and/or forfeited for violating paragraph 4 and 5 of Section 63 hereof shall be properly disposed to charitable institutions; provided further; that except from the latter violation, the municipality shall have the option to sell confiscated/forfeited fish catch. Proceeds of the sales shall be deposited in the municipal treasury as trust fund. Section 82 INCENTIVES FOR FISHERY LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM For effective enforcement of this Ordinance, fifty percent (50%) of the total monthly proceeds from fines and penalties shall automatically be given to the members of the Fishery Law Enforcement Team (FLET) as their incentive for their effort to protect the municipal waters from illegal and destructive fishing activities. ARTICLE XII GENERAL PROVISION Section 83 MANDATORY REVIEW Three (3) years after the approval of this Ordinance, the Sangguniang Bayan in collaboration with the Municipal FARMC shall undertake its mandatory review or as it may deem necessary, to ensure that coastal and fisheries policies and guidelines remain responsive to the changing circumstances. ARTICLE - XIII TRANSITORY PROVISIONS Section 84 SECURING OF FISHERY LICENSES/PERMITS Sixty (60) days after the approval of this Ordinance, all fisherfolks, operators of fishing boats and other fishery related activities shall have been able to secure the necessary licenses/permits for them to engage in any eligible fishery activity within the territorial jurisdiction of this municipality. ARTICLE - XIV FINAL PROVISIONS Section 85 APPROPRIATION The amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP150,000.00) shall be allocated to effectively carry out the provisions of this Ordinance during the first year of its implementation. The budget for the succeeding years shall not be less than the amount of the prior years appropriation, which shall be submitted by the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist for consideration and inclusion in the Annual Investment Plan. Section 86 REPEALING CLAUSE All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Ordinance and Republic Act No. 8550 are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 87 SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. Section 88 EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after a copy hereof is posted in a bulletin board at the entrance of and in at least two (2) other conspicuous places of the municipal building and published in a newspaper of general circulation. CONCURRED: March 11, 2013

to collect, gather, sell and possess ordinary, precious and semi-precious corals whether raw or in processed form in the municipal jurisdiction of Zumarraga, Samar; provided, that coral exploitation and/or extraction may be allowed only for educational, scientific and research purposes, but, must have prior permission from the Local Chief Executive. Any person found violating this provision shall be punished by imprisonment of two (2) years; fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per violator and confiscation or forfeiture of the subject corals, including the boats and/or vessels and paraphernalia. Section 66 BAN ON THE CATCHING, GATHERING, TAKING OF RARE, THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES It shall be unlawful for any person, as defined in this Ordinance, to take, gather, and catch rare, threatened or endangered fishery species in the municipal jurisdiction of Zumarraga, Samar. Any person found violating this provision shall be punished by imprisonment from twelve (12) months to two (2) years or a fine from Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per offender, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court, and confiscation or forfeiture of the subject fishery species. Provided, that the Local Chief Executive can impose an administrative fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per offender. Section 67 BAN ON THE USE OF SUPERLIGHT IN MUNICIPAL WATERS It shall be unlawful for any person as defined in this Ordinance, to use super light during fishing operation in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar. A fishing boat found to have used super lights during fishing operation, the boat captain, master fisherman, and crew members including the owner/operator who committed the above prohibited act shall be subjected to a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per crew member, confiscation of the catch and super lights bulbs, and impoundment of fishing boat and gear used. Section 68 BAN ON MURO-AMI OR LINTIG OTHER METHODS AND GEARS DESTRUCTIVE TO CORAL REEFS AND OTHER MARINE HABITAT - It shall be unlawful for any person, as defined in this Ordinance, to fish with gear and methods that destroys coral reefs, sea grass beds, and other fishery marine life habitat as may be determined by the Municipal Agriculture Office. Muro-ami locally called Lintig and any of its variation, and such similar gear and method that require diving, other physical or mechanical acts or catching by pounding the coral reefs and other habitat to entrap or catch and other two fishery species are also prohibited. Provided, that the Local Chief Executive can impose an administrative fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per offender. The operator, boat captain or master fisherman, and recruiter or organizer and fish workers who violated this provision shall suffer a penalty of one (1) month to six (6) months imprisonment and a fine of not less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per qualified violator or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. The catch and gear used shall be confiscated and forfeited in favor of the government. Provided, that the Local Chief Executive can impose an administrative fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2, 500.00) per offender. Section 69 BAN ON THE CATCHING, GATHERING, TAKING, POSSESS AND DEALING IN OF SABALO AND OTHER BREEDERS/ SPAWNERS - It shall be unlawful for any person to catch, gather, capture, or possess matured milkfish or sabalo and such other breeders of other fishery species as determined by the Municipal Agriculture Office; provided, that catching of sabalo and other breeders for local breeding purposes or for scientific and/or research purposes may be allowed subject to the guidelines to be promulgated by the Municipal Agriculture Office. Any person violating this provision shall be subjected to a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) and confiscation of the catch or one (1) month imprisonment or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. Provided, that the Local Chief Executive can impose an administrative fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per offender. Section 70 BANNING THE USE OF ACTIVE GEAR IN THE MUNICIPAL WATERS AND BAYS AND OTHER FISHERY MANAGEMENT AREAS It shall be unlawful to engage in fishing in the municipal waters of Zumarraga, Samar using any kind of active fishing gears explicitly enumerated in Section 18 hereof. Each of the owner, boat captain or master fisherman and each fishing crews of the fishing vessel who violated the above prohibition shall be fined an amount Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per individual, confiscation and forfeiture of the fish catch and active fishing gear used or an imprisonment from two (2) to six (6) months at the discretion of the court.. If the owner/operator is a partnership the penalty shall be imposed on the managing partner. If the owner/operator is a corporation the penalty shall be imposed on the chief executive officer of the corporation. Provided, that the Local Chief Executive can impose an administrative fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) per offender. Section 71 OBSTRUCTION TO NAVIGATION - It shall be unlawful to any person as defined in this Ordinance, to construct, establish and/or erect any stationary structure in designated navigational lanes as it impairs, hinders and obstructs the safe navigation of all sea crafts and may cause damage and/or loss of human life. Every fisherfolk found violating this provision shall be punished by imprisonment from two (2) to six (6) months or a fine of not exceeding Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. The violator shall be obliged for the immediate demolition of the permanent structures posing as obstruction to designated navigational lanes. Section 72 OBSTRUCTION OF DEFINED MIGRATION PATHS - It shall be unlawful to any person as defined in this Ordinance, to construct, establish and/or erect any stationary structures that may obstruct any defined migration paths of anadromous, catadromous and other migratory species in areas, but not limited to river mouths and estuaries. Violators of this section shall be penalized by imprisonment from two (2) to six (6) months or a fine of not exceeding Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP2,500.00) or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. The violator shall be obliged for the immediate demolition of the permanent structures posing as obstruction to the migration paths of migratory

HON. ARVIN A. DACUT SB Member HON. ANALYN M. OJEDA SB Member HON. ROMULO H. DOSAL, SR. SB Member HON. NARCISA R. ARAZA SB Member

HON. HERMINIO BENITO N. ASTORGA SB Member HON. CARLITO L. VERZOSA SB Member HON. LILIA A. LUBAO SB Member HON. EDESIO O. VERSOZA SB Member HON. JANILLE V. VILLAFLOR SK Federation President

HON. CARLOS M. OJEDA ABC President/Ex-Officio Member

ATTESTED BY: HON. MANUEL I. VERSOZA II Municipal Vice Mayor / Presiding Officer CERTIFIED CORRECT : MELCHOR A. ALCALA SB Secretary APPROVED: HON. MYRNA OJEDA TAN Municipal Mayor

LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2013

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NOTICE is hereby given that Lorenzo Udtuhan heir of late Purisima Udtohan-Co executed an affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land Lot No. 4945, Case 14, CAD 505 located at Municipality of Tanauna, Leyte, measuring an area of 4,664 square meters; per Doc. no. 66, Page No. 14, Book No. LV, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Edwin Y. Chua. LSDE: March 6, 13 & 20, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Teotimo D. Borja extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel ofland, situated at Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Dagami, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 4000, Case 8, Cad. 503-D, covered by C.T. No. P54861, under Tax Dec. No. 12058-00157 R13, assessed value of P6,730.00, containign an area of 20,713 square meters, more or less. That heirs hereby waive their rights, interest and participation in the above-described parcel in favor of Angeles R. Borja; per Doc. No. 231, Page No. 46, Book No. LVI, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Edwin Y. Chua. LSDE: March 6, 13 & 20, 2013

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ment, said that she could not give her immediate comment on this Supreme Court ruling. But I will respect it, she said.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF SHARE

Lourdes Sereno. Alvero said that they are grateful to the justices who voted against the implementation of the RH Law.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0011-2013 March 11, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Regional Trial Court Eight Judicial Region Branch 38 Gamay, Northern Samar OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE JUDGE IN RE: PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF THE COMMISSION AS NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF GAMAY, NORTHERN SAMAR, Adm. Matter No. NP-12-040 ATTY. CEASAR J. CLACITO Petitioner

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province: Eastern Samar Municipality of San Policarpo

And we ask all the faith to continue to pray that the Supreme Court ruling on RH Law will be permanent, he said. He said that the decision of the High Court was an indication that there is something wrong with said law, which was often described by the Church as ant-life. The Catholic Church in the country has vigorously opposed the passage and implementation of the reproductive health measure. Cielito Esquibel, population officer of Tacloban city government, asked for comx- - - - - - - - x NOTICE OF HEARING

Still, she insisted that the measure is not promoting abortion as the Church is claiming but rather promoting the welfare of women. (JOEY A. GABIETA)

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In compliance with publication requiremen and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby serve to the public that ISIDORO B. AGUIRRE has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of SAMLEY CLYDE N. AGUIRRE who was born on December 14, 2000 at San Policarpo, Eastern Samar and whose parents are ISIDORO B. AGUIRRE and NANCY NOROMOR. Any person claiming interest or may be adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition within ten (1) calendar days with this Office. (Sgd.) MARVIN O. MORALLOS Municipal Civil Registrar

Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the petition for the renewal of notarial commission of ATTY. CEASAR J. CLACITO shall be held on 22 March 2013 at 8:30 A.M. in the Regional Trial Court, Branch 38, Gamay, Northern Samar, located at Sta. Maria St., Brgy. Central, Gamay, Northern Samar. Any person who has any cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned before the date of the summary hearing. SO ORDERED. Gamay, Northern Samar, Philippines, 06 March 2013.

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NOTICE is hereby given that Alejandro Salinas heir of late Sps. Tomas Salinas & Marcela Ibaez executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land, located at Brgy. Candogue, Daram, Samar, under ARP No. 05-021-00005, PIN No. 036-05-021-01-003 containing an area of 0-19-01 hectares, assessed at P2,000.00; A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Jimmy R. Salinas as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 168, Page No. 35, Book No. 151, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Medino L. Acuba. LSDE: March 6, 13 & 20, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Monico Tan extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a one-fifth (1/5) share of a parcel of land, Lot No. 565, with improvements thereon, situated at Bo. of Mercedes, Municipality of Catbalogan, containing an area of 13,317 square meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. 1433; per Doc. No. 81, Page No. 17, Book No. LXII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Reginald C. Borge. LSDE: March 6, 13 & 20, 2013

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE

LSDE: March 13 & 20, 2013

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Lelita Ramos Fabella extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot 1, Block 1, situated in Brgy. Utap, City of Tacloban, Leyte, covered by T.C..T No. T-5910, containing an area of 170 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Gerardo P. Catindoy married to Liberty L. Catindoy as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 302, Page No. 25, Book No. III,S eries of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Ambrosio B. Lacaba, Jr. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Emelia Chuca extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located at Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte, Lot No. 10652, containing an area of 427 square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-30-0023-00752; per Doc. No. 011, Page No. 4, Book No. 1, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Eric T. de Veyra. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27 2013
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of late Roque Llegado extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcels of land, Parcel 1, designated as Lot No. 67, DAR-ADB-ARC Mod-3, situated in Brgy. Bacubac, Basey, Samar, containing an area of 5,650 square meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. 23842 under Tax Dec. No. ARP No. 2740, P.I.N. 036-02-10-431; Parcel II, Lot 253, situated at Brgy. Bacubac, Basey, Samar, containing an area of 253 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of ALMIDA P. LATIMORE as vendee for the above-named properties; per Doc. No. 487, Page No. 99, Book No. VIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Leslie Rose G. Adolfo. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of late Bernardo Medalla and Vicenta Obispo extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over parcels of land, situated at Brgy. Bagahupi now Brgy. Silang, Babatngon, Leyte described as: Parcel 1, Agricultural land, Lot No. 2, containing an area of 53,263 square meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. N-2119; Parcel 2, Lot 1, containing an area of 115,016 sq.meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. 2120; Parcel 3, Lot 3, containing an area of 326,572 square meters, more or less, covered by OCT No. N-2121; Parcel 4, Lot No. 4, Plan PSU-116920, containing an area of 187,168 square meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. 2122; Parcel 5, Lot 5, containing an area of 523,220 square meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. N-2123; Parcel 6, containing an area of 217,355 square meters, more or less, Lot No. 255, under Tax Dec. No. 2925, per Certified true copy of Atty. Blanche B. Salenas, Clerk of Court. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

EXTRAJUDICIAL DEED OF PARTITION

NOTICE is hereby given that Pedro Macababat heir of late Priscila de la Cruz extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over parcels of land, her conjugal share situated at Brgy. Tagak, Carigara, Leyte described as: Parcel 1, Cad Lot No. 821-A, with OCT No. P-37058, with an area of 871 square meters; Parcel 2, Lot No. 821-Rem., under Tax Dec. No. 14558, containing an area of 240 square meters, more or less and assessed at P4,320.00; per Doc. no. 409, Page No. 136, Book No. XI, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Edgar J. Tonolete. LSDE: March 6, 13 & 20, 2013

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NEWS
Pope Francis... the pope on Tuesday came
from page 1 in the final judgment on love: the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick and those in prison. Only those who serve with love are able to protect. Francis was elected last Wednesday as the 266th ponti of the Roman Catholic Church to replace the far more formal and reserved Benedict XVI, who became the first pope in 600 years to resign, citing poor health and failing strength. But the installation Mass on Tuesday, before crowds of well-wishers, pilgrims and sightseers under bright blue skies, represented the formal start of his papacy. The event drew heads of state from his native Argentina to Zimbabwe. For most of the people assembled in St. Peters Square, the first glimpse of when he arrived among the faithful gathered below the soaring facade of St. Peters Basilica, standing in the rear of a white open-air vehicle rather than a covered version of the traditional popemobile protected by bulletproof glass. The pope who has projected himself since his election last Wednesday as a figure of humility and frugality wore simple white robes, halted to kiss a baby in the crowd and walked among the faithful. At one point, the pope gave supporters a thumbsup sign, drawing laughter. He also stopped to kiss a disabled man in the crowd and people in the square said he seemed informal and relaxed. Many cried Viva il Papa long live the pope. Security officers flanked his vehicle and a strong contingent of Italian police mingled with the crowd around Francis, an Argentine who is the son of Italian immigrants. In just a few days, he has conquered our hearts, said Anna Di Renzo, an artist from the northern Italian village of Portacomaro, his familys ancestral home. As bells pealed over the square, Francis entered St. Peters basilica to prepare for the two-hour installation Mass in the square outside, donning white vestments, praying at the tomb of St. Peter flanked by prelates of the Eastern churches and then walking along the vast marble interior to appear again before the throngs waiting for the service. The cardinals of his church sat in rows, wearing golden robes. Oering a clear signal of his own ambitions for his papacy, Francis alluded to St. Joseph, on whose feast day the inauguration fell. How does Joseph exercise his role as protector? Discreetly, humbly and silently, but with an unfailing presence and utter fidelity, even when he finds it hard to understand, the pope said. Please, I would like to ask all those who have positions of responsibility

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

in economic, political and social life, and all men and women of good will: let us be protectors of creation, protectors of Gods plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment. Let us not allow omens of destruction and death to accompany the advance of this world. But to be protectors, we also have to keep watch over ourselves. Let us not forget that hatred, envy and pride defile our lives. Being protectors, then, also means keeping watch over our emotions, over our hearts, because they are the seat of good and evil intentions: intentions that build up and tear down. We must not be afraid of goodness or even tenderness, he said. As the Mass began, Francis received two symbolic emblems of his office as leader of the worlds 1.2 billion Roman Catholics the fishermans ring, which recalls how St. Peter fished for food and later for souls, and the pallium, a white woolen vestment that symbolizes the role of the pope as a good shepherd. The ring was made from gold-plated silver by an Italian jeweler, Enrico Manfrini. The Vatican said on Monday that representatives of 132 countries and international organizations were expected to attend the Mass. One who is raising eyebrows is Robert G. Mugabe, the autocratic president of Zimbabwe. He is the subject of a travel ban by European countries because of Zimbabwes human rights record, but exemptions allow him to travel to Vatican City, which is encircled by Italian territory, and to United Nations gatherings.
(from the wires)

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The Philippine Red Cross Leyte Chapter directors and staff make a courtesy call to Leyte Governor Mimiette Bagulaya at her office in capitol. Gov. Bagulaya is the honorary chairman of the organization. The chapter has trained hundreds of volunteers in Leyte in emergency and disaster response, health and welfare, voluntary blood donation and advocacy. Red Cross has supplied 40% of the blood supply needs in Tacloban City, Leyte and the environs for the last 67 years. In photo are medical technologists Nilda Queiro, Jennifer de la Cruz, PRC director Connie Mirasol, Gov. Bagulaya, PRC director Vicky A. Lanting, PRC director Lucrecio Calo and treasurer Samuel Tiu. (DON ROMERO)

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The top-selling Red Horse Beer, also touted in the circle of beer drinkers as the brand for the brave-hearted, wittingly installed two Red Horse power meters on both sides of the main stage to measure the extent of noise made by rock legends Pepe Joey Smith, Ely Buendia, Slapshock and the rest of the performers in the final staging of the 2012 Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals last Feb. 2, 2013. The same stage, where the rock gods of the Philippines reigned supreme that night, also served as the platform to fame of the band A Music Theory, one of the five finalists to the most prestigious search for amateur rock bands in the country. Representing Greater Manila Area, the 2012 Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban grand champion brought home half-amillion pesos, an exclusive recording contract with Red Horse Beer and MCA Universal Music, plus exciting prizes from co-presenter Dickies. Cholo Pabalan, JC Santos, Lorce Manaois and John Jo Presingular, who formed the band A Music Theory in their college days at Dela Salle University-Manila, outstaged the other finalists namely Katulad (Northern Luzon), Fidortchi (Southern Luzon), Disengage (Visayas), and Memoronnie (Mindanao). Astig! was their shout to victory when their band was awarded on stage by Red Horse Beer brand representatives and welcomed by celebrity hosts Phoemela Baranda and Francis Brew and Red Horse Beer brand ambassador Ely Buendia. Every year, there is something new to rave for in Red Horse Beers signature event. Not only

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RENATO S. TOCJAYAO
(Complete name of petitioner)

has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from RENE to RENATO in the Certificate of
(First name to be changed) (New first name to be adopted)

RENE SABULAO TOCJAYAO who was born on May 12, 1972 at Tacloban City and whose parents are FLORENTINA SABULAO and ERNESTO TOCJAYAO Any person adversely aected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 19, 2013. (Sgd.) MS. JUDY H. BORJA City Civil Registrar
LSDE: March 20 & 27, 2013