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IN EASTERN VISAYAS

BY REYAN L. ARINTO

Rey Gozon, OCD-8 TACLOBAN CITYPreparedness of regional director said most barangays in the all the 4,390 barangays in Eastern Vi- region have posted high sayas against calamities continues to gain compliance rate to Restrength, according to an official of the public Act 10121, oth-

Preparedness of barangays vs. calamities gains strength

erwise known as the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act. The law encourages the regions, provinces, cities and municipalities and the barangays to establish their respective disaster risk reduction councils, including the putting up of operations center, Gozon said. Barangay disaster risk reduction councils must be established, strengthened and active at all times, being the core of mitigating measures, Gozon added. Gozon said the barangay disaster risk reduction councils serve as the foundation of the peoples preparedness and response capability against calamities. The national gov-

Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

ernment has already designed a clear organizational structure of the disaster risk reduction and management up to the barangay level, Gozon said. Gozon added that most of the barangays have already set up the structures, but the overall compliance to RA 10121 is still at the initial phase. Thats a good start. Most of the barangays are doing it, and by next year, probably all barangays in the region have their own disaster risk to page 7

Department of Education Usec for programs and projects Dina Joana Ocampo gives an overview of the K to 12 Basic Education Program implementation during the Regional Education Congress for Business/Industry partners held at the DepEd regional ofce, Palo, Leyte, July 18. (Vino R. Cuayzon)

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TACLOBAN CITY Mandatory settlement of labor dispute has resolved 233 complaints during the first half of the year, with a monetary benefit of P5.25 million, received by 1,706 workers in East-

Settlement of labor disputes resolves 233 complaints in H1

ern Visayas. In its mid-year report, the Department of Labor and Employment said that of the 365 Single Entry Approach (SEnA) cases handled in the region, 233 were settled, 74 were dismissed, 28 were elevated to the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and 14 were referred to the mediation arbitration. Only

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16 cases are pending as of end of June. The labor department registered a 96% disposition rate of cases with an average of eight-day settlement. Under the rule, a 30-day period mandatory conciliation process is required before aggrieved parties elevate the case to time-consuming tribunal proceedings. to page 2

TACLOBAN CITY The 16 newly converted cities in the country, more popularly called as the League of 16, have been finally recognized as official members of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP). Baybay City Mayor Carmen Cari, who sits as president of the League of 16, said city mayors of the 16 new cities were recently invited by LCP in Manila for a meeting, where their official membership was finally recognized. In attendance during the said gathering in Manila were Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, former Calbayog City Mayor and now Samar Rep. Mel Senen Sarmiento, city mayors from the new cities, as well as Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista,

16 new cities are now LCP members

who is being tapped to head the LCP. It was learned that the LCP is set to hold their annual convention and election of new set of officers this July 19, 2013. Mayor Cari said she is very much elated that their efforts for formal recognition from the league finally came through. After all the struggles we went through to become a city and consequently be recognized by other cities in the country, this new development is indeed a very welcome event for the 16 new cities, Mayor Cari said. The LCP had opposed the creation of the new cities, saying it will inevitably lead to reductions to page 7

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TACLOBAN CITY The provincial board of Leyte, through its Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will conduct an ocular inspection of an area reportedly being proposed for expansion within the Leyte Industrial Development Estate (LIDE) in Isabel, Leyte. Leyte third district Board Member Mimiette Bagulaya, chair of the Environment committee,

Leyte provl board to inspect proposed LIDE expansion area

said the issue was referred to the provincial board to check the details of the project especially on the proposed transfer of mangroves in the area. We have to determine the extent of the area to be cleared and how many mangroves would be affected, Bagulaya said. Initially, the matter was referred to my committee, but later I moved that it would be done by the committee of the whole so that all of us would be involved in the ocular inspection and come up with appropriate recommendation, Bagulaya added. The Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corp. (PASAR) would implement its expansion project, which reportedly include the LIDE airstrip. The airstrip has a runway of about 1.2 kilometers and is operated by PASAR. We have to determine the number of mangroves to be transferred and the

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process of transfer. We have to make sure that the mangroves will grow in the area where it would be transferred, Bagulaya said. Bagulaya added that the provincial board will seek the assistance of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for this undertaking. We will also review laws and ordinances pertaining to this activity, the lady lawmaker said. (REYAN

TACLOBAN CITY Leyte Normal University (LNU) has launched a book entitled First One Thousand Commonly Used Words in Waray, held at the LNU House Function Hall last July 16. This was realized through the Department Order 74 series of 2009 of the Department of Education that compelled the use of the mother tongue in teaching the pupils from Kindergarten to Grade 3. First One Thousand Commonly Used Words in Waray is a WarayEng-

Waray-English dictionary launched

lish Dictionary for Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTBMLE). The Leyte Normal University President, Dr. Jude Duarte, and Dr. Evelyn Cruzada, the Director of Special Projects and Program of LNU, spearheaded the said book launching. It was also attended by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Commissioner Dr. Nenaly Defensor, Dr. Rebecca Ragrag of the Department of Education, Bernardita Valenzuela of the city of Tacloban, Imela Nartia from the province of Leyte, some colleges and universities in the region and the faculty and students of LNU. This book aims to help the schools in Leyte, Samar, Biliran and other places who use Waray as their language in teaching. This book is researchvalidated, the terms are really appropriate to use in writing a poems, dramas stories and among others, said Voltaire Oyzon, one of the authors of the book. The book was created by Voltaire Oyzon, a Literature and Social Science teacher in LNU, Evelyn Cruzada,

the former president of LNU from 2005-2013 and is currently the Director of Special Projects and Program of the said university, and John Mark Fullmer, a member of a faculty of Technical Communication at Austin Community College. The book is a project of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) with the National Network of Schools (3Ns) and the Leyte Normal University, which is the lead shepherd for MTBMLE. (JANICE V. TAPIL,
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Settlement...

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DOLE Regional Director Exequiel Sarcauga said that since November 2010, it has been mandatory for all labor-related complaints to go through the approach before it will be formally filed to DOLE attached agencies for resolution. The process is essentially conciliation and mediation. Before it goes to different agencies as a regular case, it will go through this approach regardless of the complaint and the amount involved,

Sarcauga said. He added that they have been implementing settlement programs in the past but is not institutionalized unlike SEnA. The DOLE-initiated reform is an administrative approach that provides a speedy, impartial, inexpensive, and the accessible settlement procedure of all labor issues or conflicts to prevent them from ripening into full-blown disputes. Meetings are held in an informal manner, both parties are given ample time to freely speak of their sides on issues. It saves both parties from bad feelings against

each other, he added. Desk officers based in provincial offices of labor department in the region were trained to deal with SEnA cases. In a related development, the DOLE-National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) regional office here reported that 106 workers received P2.87 million unclaimed benefits through SEnA handled by the conciliator-mediator office. These workers are engaged in computer sales, retail, electricity distribution, hotel and restaurant operation and manpower services. NCMB Regional Con-

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ciliator-Mediator Tomas Biboso said that with this approach, there was a declogging of NCMB cases as SENA helped to avoid the conflicts to ripen into labor disputes. The pro-active approach in settlement helps in limiting the disputes to be handled by NCMB, thus promoting industrial peace, Biboso added. Though the approach is mandatory, aggrieved parties have the option to elevate the case to NLRC if they feel that SEnA is not a solution, DOLE officials said. (SARWELL Q. MENIA-

PALO, Leyte - A regional drug laboratory of the Philippine Drug and Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will be established within this month of July, PDEA Regional Public Officer Liza F. Baoy disclosed. The construction of this drug sample testing laboratory will give the agency the capability to analyze drug samples and conduct drug testing obtained from antidrug operations. However, as of press time, all confiscated drugs are directly deposited to the Philippine National Police (PNP) crime laboratory. As mandated in the Republic Act 1965, PDEA shall take charge and have custody of all dangerous drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals seized, confiscated or surrendered to any national, provincial or local law enforcement agency. The goal of Director General Arturo Cacdac

PDEA drug laboratory to be establish in EV

Jr. is to equip and capacitate all regional drug laboratories as mandated by the law and to lessen the workload of the PNP. Baoy said. Moreover, the National Office Laboratory Service assures to send basic equipment that can be used in analyzing the presence of Amphetamines and Tetrahydrocannabinol that can be found in shabu and marijuana samples, respectively. In addition, PDEA already have chief evidence custodian and 3 newly-hired chemists that were trained for six months at National Headquarters. The laboratory would be located at PDEA main bulding, Candahug, Palo, Leyte. (FAYE MICHELLE REGIS-LNU INTERN)

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eople of this highly urbanized city were given a sample of what paid seats mean. The adjournment of the regular session of the city council was reportedly due to the absence of a quorum. Those present at the session on the appointed time failed to muster the number that could legally transact business. Here is where the absentees held control over those who appeared at the session hall to perform the service entrusted to them by the electorate. The ploy of boycotting the session may be a strategic move on the part of those who absented themselves, frustrating the ones who were present and derailing the legislature from its course. Citizens would surely be dismayed with this reported skirmish at the city council. There simply is no easy way for the electorate to force their legislators to be present every session. The internal rules of the city council may have some provisions on the matter, but such is not an easy matter to carry-out as political consid-

Paid seats?
erations play vital in treating such situations. It is a long shot in the arm for the august body to take action concerning their colleagues even if there are existing rules on the matter. Absence from sessions is deemed a normal occurrence that people could only murmur in disbelief but could hardly do anything more. Blame the situation on the passive stance of a tolerant electorate. Seldom can we hear the public in uproar over more serious matters. We cannot expect the public to take action on so minor an act like the absence of their elected ocials. What we could expect which is what is actually happening is the raising of nasty comments and jokes about the situation. No citizen will ever take action and spend his valuable time dealing with such a problem as failure to muster a quorum. After all, the legislature members may be overwhelmed by their being honorable and harboring the thought that they could do as they wish as they are the owners of those . . . paid seats?

Another anti-corruption agency

Will corruption ends by creating additional graft buster? Will new agency deter unscrupulous government ofcials doing the dictates of the Devil? Former Senator Panfi lo Lacson recommended to President Benigno Simeon Aquino III the creation of another arm to go after suspected corrupt government offi cials and employees. It should have been done on the start of the present administration. Three years left for the Aquino administration to establish additional investigative agency for Lacson to lead is not good for the eyes of the public. Lacson should have authored a law creating the investigating arm not tailored for him to lead, but for the Offi ce of the Ombudsman to have additional manpower. Said tive training, they will be effi cient investigators. However, without enough manpower to do the work of investigators, the Ombudsman cannot go par with the growing number of corrupt offi cials and employees. The suggestion of Lacson for the creation of another agency will be useless after the term of the president. The planned new agency could be abolished at the caprice of the president. If created under the Offi ce of the Ombudsman it will last and cannot be abolished by mere whims of the president.

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offi ce is already tasked under the Constitution to go after corrupt offi cials. It only needs more experienced investigators. If the presidents intention is to tap the expertise of Lacson in investigative work, it would be better to give him the role of consultant to the Offi ce of the Ombudsman. He could

train the lawyers in the art of investigation. There is wide difference between a lawyer and a policeman. Lawyers are not trained to do investigative work, whereas policeman from the onset of training has to learn investigation. If the investigators of the Ombudsmans offi ce are given investiga-

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Retirees may be outliving their assets

that Americans ages 75 and older lost one-third of their household fi nancial assets and one-sixth of their net worth from 2007 to 2010, re ecting the devastation of the 2008 crash. Their balance sheets may have improved since then, but obviously they have less time than other age groups to make up the losses. I am afraid that I have friends in their golden age and are still lacking home equity. These facts are clear. But it gives me consolation that credit cards among the 75-plus generation in the country is either unknown or have been fully paid up. On this respect, I am certain that Mom at 86 has got no plastic to swipe. On the other hand, like mother, most retirees are disproportionately in poor health, in part because they have no resources to cover medical expenses outside Philhealth. I guess, retirees entered retirement in good fi nancial shape but never counted on outliving their plans. I enjoin our fi nancial experts to look at the consequences of our existing contribution model, long period interest rates, lump

Abolish the Pork Barrel

P-Noy should abolish the pork barrel on the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of Congress. Its time for the government to do away with the pork barrel fund because it has become a source of corruption among legislators in the House of Representatives and in the Senate. The abolition of the pork barrel would result to genuine and honest lawmakers to emerge the country as these will be no more vote buying during elections. The pork barrel of the legislators is the cause of the vote buying during elections. The 10 Billion scam involving the PDAF is a signal for the government to scrap this pork barrel system. First and foremost, it is not the job of legislators to implement projects but rather to pass laws that will benefi t the people. Each member of the House is entitled to 70 million annually while Senators each got 200 million.

While our old folks are enjoying longevity due to improved science and technology, isnt it a problem that some of them may die with no money at all. Whose problem would this phenomenon be? Surviving heirs, policy-makers, fi nancial insurance services, among others? I remembered my late father who day by day, kept on inventorying his medical bills. He died at 83. A numerate, he knew that the more he lives, the more his assets diminish. And I knew that he had all his siblings in mind. In offi ce, out of thirty retirees for the year, only 5 or 16.6 % apply for mandatory retirement which means that most retirees choose to retire earlier. Personally, I want to retire early and maintain a

modest lifestyle. But my simple analysis shows that there ought to be reforms to social security benefi ts. If people retire younger and enjoy life, then most of us will outlive our pensions, savings and assets, dying with nothing at all. Does this terrify you? Writing this, I am at a quandary. Am I secure with the retirement income that GSIS envisions? Can GSIS even afford to pay the long stretch granted that our life span have improved due to better quality of lives? It is high time that our actuarial processes be revisited so that economic factors, pension shifts and global economic reality be reconciled as people live longer. One expert on fi nancial issues says, The oldest old are suffering a great deal now. Debra explained

The President should exclude all appropriations for PDAF from the General Appropriations Act and distribute this to different areas of services like health, education and public works. This PDAF become a source of ghost projects that were allegedly bankrolled by the pork barrel of Senators and House of Representatives. It used false non-government organizations (NGOs) used as conduits for ghost projects funded by PDAF of lawmakers. We are wasting the tax-

payers money when politicians connived with those who release the money and those who check the releases. Congress should have nothing to do with the PDAF as these should be handled by line agencies. This has really become a source of so much corruption in government. Legislators are elected to make laws, not make roads, bridges or create livelihood programs. There are agencies of government which handle these programs.

July 19, 2013 Friday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time Ex 11:10 12:14; Ps 116; Mt 12:1-8

sums to annuities, among PICKING GRAIN ON THE SABBATH other issues and tie this up with the future of Social SeJesus was going through a fi eld of grain on the Sabbath. His discurity. ciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. twice in raising that ag and chanting at the top of our lungs Pinoy ako! Sure, we could not be prouder, and happier too although we didnt get to take a slice of his winnings, that Manny Pacquiao pulled off a feat which hardly any boxer anywhere else in the world could achieve. But will you be willing to boast that same level of pride knowing that he ran and won a seat in Congress? Im sure Im not. His philanthropy, his generosity, his munifi cence should not have went beyond sharing his af uence. He should have left law-making to the lawmakers instead of wading in the murky waters of politics which later on took toll on his greatness as an athlete. So too, we could not but be swamped in pride that once in the past, our people got united for the common purpose of dislodging a despotic ruler, that we have EDSA in the annals of our history. But you may want to think back whether to wallow long on that pride or not on realizing why we needed EDSA in the fi rst place, why EDSA happened in the fi rst place, why we had to go so far as EDSA

Blunders, aws and faults

Upping the Ante

atty. frANZ RAYMOND P. ASPA There is an awful lot to be happy about in being a Filipino. There is the playboy Rizal who, when not in the amusing fad of teasing ladies, wrote to stage his disgust over the despotic reign of the Spaniards. There is the more aggressive Bonifacio who, brilliant as he was too, adhered to force as a means for reform. Then there is the more topical Ninoy Aquino who had to die standing up against a contemporary despot and whose death, while unfortunate, became the burning wick which started a revolution. There is our OFWs whose sacrifi ces, while admittedly not comparable to that of Rizal or Bonifacio or Aquino, have nevertheless proved them worthy to be called bagong bayani and which proved to be good for our country too, deferring an otherwise catastrophic fate of our economy. It is unfortunate that some of them have to be preyed on by foreign bloods who take them under their roofs for their services. It is debilitating even more that some of them have been preyed on by our very own in exchange for a ride home. There is of course Manny Pacquaio who, before his right mind abandoned him, awed the world into wishing that they were Filipinos too with his magnifi cence inside the ring, rendering him at some point seemingly infallible. Sadly, he had to end his streak not too gracefully, sleeping through it face down on the canvass while the world

witnessed with shock his career ashed before their eyes. And for that we could only blame his feat of trying to grab everything with one hand, running and winning a seat in the lower house of Congress as if to mock the buffoonery that has since plagued the Philippine legislature. There is also the historic event in EDSA which saw our people united in one hope of dislodging the overdue despot through means which, while not constitutionally sanctioned, was peaceful. That beckoned a new hope for the country, a far cry from the false hope promised by the second revolution that succeeded that which turned out to be one of frying pan to the fi re, of unseating the bad ruler to give way to the worst. Which makes Tita Cory another reason for us to be proud of our lineage for having defi ed all odds by leading the country in rising from the ashes of the martial law ruins. Sadly, some of these reasons for jubilation could well be the very reasons why we should maybe think

When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the Sabbath. He said to them, Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry, how he went into the house of God and ate the bread of offering, which neither he nor his companions but only the priests could lawfully eat? Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath the priests serving in the temple violate the Sabbath and are innocent? I say to you, something greater than the temple is here. If you knew what this meant, I desire mercy, not sacrifi ce, you would not have condemned these innocent men. For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.

SABBATH BLIZZARD
Bless me Father, for I have sinned. The woman was troubled. I missed M<ass Last Sunday. I inquired why she missed mass. Because I was sick, Father. It is a point of particular annoyance when people confess to me that they have missed mass on Sunday because they were sick in bed. Havent we taught our members yet that they are lords of the Sabbath? We sometimes do more to take away the kingdom of God than we do to announce its presence. We need to remind people that nothing can keep them from entering at any time. O Creator of the universe, you have given us charge over the whole world. Teach me to exercise my authority wisely. (Between Sundays by Paul Boundreau published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel. #321-31-95) Sowers Seeds: Love of Jesus and love of Mary preserve us from immoderate feelings of affection and save us from many temptations. Love is the object of the heart. The religious state and the priestly state do not remove natures affective side; they broaden it, raise it up and supernaturalize it. -Blessed James Alberione, Founder of the Pauline Family

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KALAHI-CIDSS PROJECT Ofce of the Baraangay Community Project Management Committee Barangay: MAHILUM Municipality: HINDANG Province: LEYTE

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Another...
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Granting the recommendation of Lacson is realized, another factor to be considered is the capability and capacity of the judiciary to hear the case speedily. The judicial system may not be able to resolve cases to be fi led by Lacson within the incumbent administrations less than three years to go. I do not need to enumerate cases that have not yet started a hearing by the judge. It is of public knowledge there are many pending cases in courts. Whatever achievement Lacson may gain if ever he leads the planned investigative agency will become futile because of the judiciarys present predicament. Court logs are surmountable because of several lazy judges. Lazy they may be called because of holding hearings for only three hours a day. On top of it some judges withhold rendering decisions within the required three months period. Either they do not know how to make the decision or waiting for the highest

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bidder. There are judges who want to dispose cases speedily decide the controversy by technicality. To clear their backlog they resolved cases without basis in law. Anyway, they are not penalized for doing so, unless a courageous litigant fi les a case against the judge before the Offi ce of the Bar Confi dant. Litigants are helpless in going after unscrupulous judges or prosecutors because of the brotherhood in the practice of law. Only few among the practicing lawyers will accept to prosecute their colleagues. That is the reason some Halls of Justice are called Halls of Corruption, because some lawyers, prosecutors, public attorneys and judges are known to be illegally making money. They abandoned the oath of offi ces they swore to faithfully fulfi ll. One of my lawyer-friend once said: We cannot change the system, but, ourselves should make the change. For more than fi fty years I have seen the changes in the judicial system, change from best to worst. At the age of 19, I worked as criminal inother, we too are a country which suffers from its own shares of blunders, of aws and of faults and for which we ought to dream of becoming a citizen of another. With that, I tip my hat to the many who chose to be land-locked despite deafening hints to ee. Maybe it is one more reason to be vestigator. I was one of those policemen trained by intelligent lawyers in Laguna province. Two lawyers were our instructors, but one of them was disbarred, suspended for a period. I learned about the disbarment while studying the jurisprudences. One of them became one of the fi scals in Laguna. I can still remember him telling us do not forget to always bring a balisong. Fan knife in English, to keep you away from trouble, he said. Meaning if by accident or mistake we arrested someone without any evidence, the fan knife could be planted to justify the arrest. I do not know if the same is being taught these days in criminology schools or Philippine National Police Academy. That is the reason I am not surprise to read in the newspaper with stories of policeman planting evidence. Could it be possible that evidences be planted by to be members of the proposed investigative agency? Just watch and wait! (Feedback welcome, g_duna@yahoo. com) proud of, that we can bear the seemingly unbearable, that we can endure the seemingly insufferable. Because maybe that is really what it takes to be a true blue Pinoy, to accept his country without qualms or reservations. To embrace it despite its blunders, aws and faults.

Date: July 19, 2013

INVITATION TO BID

The Community of Brgy. Mahilum has received assistance from the DSWD KALAHI- CIDSS Project. Interested bidders are requested to submit their offered price for the contract indicated below. Construction and completion of the works listed below: Name of Community Project: Construction of Reinforce Concrete Box Culvert (RCBC) Submarine Bridge/ Spillway Items No. 100 103(1) 104 405 404 505 311(1) 200 102(2) 405(6) 103(3) B Items of Work/Description of Work Site Clearing and Layout Structural Excavation Embankment/Common Borrow @ Approach A Concrete Works Reinforcing Bars Grouted Riprap 150mm PCCP 150mm Subbase Course Roadway Cut @ Approach B Lean Concrete Filter Layer at Approach A Quantity 161.30 53.43 37.69 135.56 11,501.00 7.50 17.64 2.65 25.00 13.59 3.21 Unit Sq.m. Cu.m Cu.m. Cu.m. Kgs. Cu.m. Sq.m. Cu.m. Cu.m. Cu.m. Cu.m. Unit Cost Total

TOTAL AMOUNT Amount in Words: We will only accept an offered price that is xed and is not subject to any adjustment. Bid shall be valid for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of submission. A pre-bid conference will be held at the SB Room, Municipal Hall of Hindang, Leyte on July 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the following forms: Cash, Cashiers check, Managers check, bank draft or bank guarantee = 2% of bid price. All bids must be received on or before August 6, 2013, at 10:00 AM (date and time) and will opened in public in the presence of bidders representatives who choose to attend at the following address: SB Room Municipal Hall of Hindang Hindang, Leyte Please attach to your quotation with the requirements provided in the Instructions to Bidders containing the following: I. Technical Documents II. Legal Documents; and, III. Financial Documents The community reserves the right to reject any bid or waive any defect or formality. The lowest calculated and responsive bid shall be used as the criterion in the selection of the contractor. The community will not reimburse any expenses related to the preparation of bids. (SGD.) MIGUEL V. BANEZ Chairperson, Barangay Community Project Management Committee

Blunders...

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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Enrique Cajudo and Cornelia D. Cajudo extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located at Brgy. Bacubac, Basey, Samar designated as Lot No. 18, DARADB-ARC, Brgy. Mod # 3 containing an area of 2,017 square meters, more or less and embraced in Katibayan ng Original na Titulo Blg. 23144. That heir Letecia C. Gravoso hereby waive/renounce all her rights/shares over the abovedescribed parcel of land with residential house thereon in favor of co-heir GLORIA C. LABITIGAN; per Doc. No. 145, Page No. 29, Book No. 9, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Samuel C. Lagunzad. LSDE: July 12, 19 & 26, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Leon Ballener extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located at Brgy. Tagbibi, Hindang, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 186, with a total land area of 1,207.95 square meters, more or less and covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-1502000120; per Doc. No. 170, Page No. 34, Book No. XVI, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Rolf Allan R. Oriel. LSDE: July 12, 19 & 26, 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that Carmelita P. Cajipo, heir of late Damian Mejico executed an affi davit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of agricultural land, situated at Brgy. Campetic, Palo, Leyte, Cad. Lot No. 9881-Part, with a total area of 5.017 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Ligaya M. Samson as vendee for the above-described property, per Doc. No. 364, Page No. 75, Book No. XII, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. R.C.M. Reposar. LSDE: July 12, 19 & 26, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Felix Cajegas extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at So. Libton, Brgy. Cabong, Borongan, Eastern Samar, covered by Cad Lot No. 5487, Cad. 434-D, containing an area of 226.39 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Benito Catudio as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 98, Page No. 19, Book No. XV, Series of 2010 of Notary Public Atty. Pablito Go. LSDE: July 5, 12 & 19, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Maria P. Azores extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated in District I, Barugo, Leyte, Cad. Lot No. 653, Pls-1061-D, under Tax Dec. No. 08-05-0001-00108 (R13), containing an area of 196 square meters, assessed at P11,975. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Rjay Emilio Adizas as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 498, Page No. 101, Book No. XVIII, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Ismael C. Lloren. LSDE: July 12, 19 & 26, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Leonora C. Brasileo extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land, Lot No. 11091-D, Csd-08-006715-D, situated at Brgy. Baras, Palo, Leyte, containing an area of 1,027 square meters, more or less and covered by O.C.T. No. P-45055. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Kristoffer and Amerey Barcia and Tom Keith Rosales Cordero as vendees for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 0065, Page No. 013, Book No. II, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Ma. Rowena Falculan-Mari. LSDE: July 12, 19 & 26, 2013

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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Federico Cadano and Aurora C. Cadano extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Cad. Lot no. 365, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in Brgy. Sto. Nio, Poblacion, Alang-alang, Leyte, containing an area of 114 square meters, more or less. That heirs hereby executed a Deed of Donation in favor of their brother Rodrigo Cadano hereby waives and relinquished all rights, share, interest and participation over the above-described property in favor of Rodrigo Cadano; per Doc. No. 97, Page No. 20, Book No. III, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Jaress A. Amores-Neri. LSDE: July 5, 12 & 19, 2013

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in the fi rst place. We know for a fact that it was Marcos, heaven bless his soul now burning in Dantes fi ery place, who made that possible. It was Marcos that got the world thinking that Filipinos could be greedy for power too they could go to the extent of killing their own, torturing their own, stealing from their own. It was Marcos who somehow made Filipinos archetypes of torture, of corruption, of pilferage. There are indeed many reasons why we should be proud of our roots, of our lineage. Infallible as any

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Panfi lo Ortiz Flores and Ceferina Libanan Flores extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated at Brgy. Rawis, Poblacion Arteche, Eastern Samar under Tax Dec. No. ARP No. 99-01004-0074, with an area of 100 square meters; per Doc. No. 300, Page No. 70, Book No. 1, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Enrique C. Dala. LSDE: July 19, 26 & Aug. 2, 2013

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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Dennis U. Arca extrajudicially settled and adjudicated over a Savings bank deposit with Philippine National Bank, Borongan Branch, Borongan, Eastern Samar; per Doc. No. 381, Page No. 77, Book No. 11, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Vincent A. Aclao. LSDE: July 5, 12 & 19, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Pastor Panganoron extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential land Lot No. 4580, Pls 1067-D, situated at Brgy. Parasan, Daram, Samar, containing an area of 1,176 square meters, more or less, covered by ARP No. 05-039-00144, PIN 036-05-039-03-005, market value of P129,360.00; A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Philippine General Council of the Assemblies of God, Inc. rep. by Rev. Cruz N. Lapura-as District Superintendent of the Eastern Visayas and/or Felisa F. Viejo as vendees for the whole parcel of land described above; per Doc. No. 392, Page No. 79, Book No. IX, Series of 2006 of Notary Public Gerardo C. Teves and Doc. No. 64 , Page No. 13, Book No. IV, Series of 2006 of Notary Public Francisco Suphet. LSDE: July 5, 12 & 19, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Antonio B. Lopez, heir of late Primitiva Britania-Lopez executed an affi davit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel or land, located at Brgy. Baldoza, Hindang, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 6198, with an area of 6,144.84 square meters, more or less and covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-15002-000112. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Gemalyn A. Degamon as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 29, Page No. 06, Book No. XVI, Serries of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Allan R. Oriel. LSDE: July 5, 12 & 19, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Felisa G. Boco extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located at Real St., Brgy. 03, Poblacion Llorente, Eastern Samar, under ARP No. 11-13003-00107 with PIN 037-13-003-02-029, containing an area of 98.15 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Floro Aclan Yape and Concordia D. Yape as vendees for the abovedescribed property; per Doc. No. 429, Page No. 86, Book No. V, Series fo 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Enrique C. Dala. LSDE: July 19, 26 & Aug. 2, 2013

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Friday, 19 July 2013

NEWS

Leyte Samar Daily Express

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City, Samar, July 15 (PIA) --The 8th Infantry Division (8th ID) will persist to deliver community services through its Bayanihan Teams, even if some anti-government groups threaten to derail these humanitarian missions. 8th Infantry Division (ID) spokesperson Captain Amado Gutierrez said that the soldiers will still continue to defend the people against the attack of the New Peoples Army (NPA) who continue to extort, intimidate and worse, even kill those who oppose them. Despite the successive encounters, the 8th ID Bayanihan teams in Samar will continue its Bayanihan services to help the people in Samar, he said. On July 12, a troop from Pinamurutan CAA Detachment led by Sgt

RSOG capture Abuyog towns most wanted person 8th ID Bayanihan CAMP KANGLEN, Leyte and ranked 10 in the og courts and in criminal gional Trial Court Branch teams deliver services Palo, Leyte One of Leytes list of top ten most wanted case number 2904 for rape 29 in Catbalogan City, for pending in Abuyog, Leyte Qualified Theft docketed most wanted crime person- persons in Leyte province. Verterra was collared by court. under criminal case numality fell into police hands despite threats Meanwhile in Samar ber 8493. during a sting operation by virtue of a warrant for murCharito L. Villamor of 52ndIB (CAFGU) encountered around 30 New Peoples Army (NPA) in Barangay Mabini, Calbayog City. The military official said that the band of NPA insurgents was led by a certain Dado Baldonado alias Totoy, an NPA leader operating in Samar. Sgt. Villamor and 16 CAA were doing their regular security patrol when concerned civilians informed them of the NPAs presence in Barangay Mabini who reportedly were demanding food stuff from the locals. Gutierrez said that when they got near the NPAs reported location, they were fired upon, and a 25-minute fire fight ensued. Government troops recovered one homemade shotgun that was left by the rebels. There was no reported casualty on the government side. (AVHA HILARIO) the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG) on Wednesday. Police identified the suspect as Reynaldo Verterra y Almini, 37, married, and resident of Brgy. Kilim, Baybay City. PCSupt. Elmer Ragadio Soria, Eastern Visayas police director, said the arrested suspect was tagged as the number one most wanted person of Abuyog, der issued by Abuyog Regional Trial Court Branch 34 Judge Frisco Lilagan by RSOG led by PSInsp. Dinvir Revita along Mabini St., Baybay City at past 10:00 a.m. Soria informed that aside from the above nonbailable offense, suspect is also facing a string of cases for robbery under criminal cases 2874 and 2898 pending at Mc Arthur and Abuyproper and legal means and solutions thereto. The 16 new cities include three from Eastern Visayas: Baybay in Leyte, Catbalogan in Samar and Borongan in Eastern Samar. The thirteen others include Tandag in Surigao del Sur, Bayugan in Agusan del Sur, Cabadbaran in Agusan del Norte, El Salvador in Misamis Oriental, Lamitan in Basilan, and Mati in Davao Oriental, all in Mindanao, Bogo, Carcar and Naga, all in Cebu, Tayabas in Quezon, Tabuk in Kalinga, Batac in Ilocos Norte, and Guihulngan in Negros Oriental. (AHLETTE
C. REYES)

province, RSOG led by PInsp. Constantino Jabonete, Jr. arrested Renita Macabacyao, 43, farmer, of Purok 2, Brgy. Rama, Sierra Island, Catbalogan City in a manhunt operation at the vicinity of Pier 2, Brgy. 3, Catbalogan City at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The RSOG was clothed with an arrest warrant issued by Judge Agerico Avila, Presiding Judge of Re-

Recommended bail for Macabacyaos temporary liberty is fixed at P40,000. Arrested persons were brought to issuing courts for proper disposition. These manhunt operations are part of our continuing effort to account for wanted persons and solve cold cases in the region, said Soria. (PINSP
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DPWH Director inspects road projects of NSSDEO

This month of June, DPWH Region 8 Regional Director Rolando M. Asis made another field inspection of infrastructure projects in the second district of Northern Samar. Inspected were the on-going road projects implemented by the district and regional office along the PalapagMapanas-Gamay-LapinigSan Policarpo, Arteche Boundary Road in the Pacific Towns of the province second district. During the visit the regional chief was met by a team of technical personnel from the Northern Samar 2nd District Engineer Office led by OIC District Engineer Ferdinand Briones and Assistant District Engineer Pablito C. Quiones Jr. of the Northern Samar 2nd District Engineer Office. Director Asis and his party came in from Tacloban City via Eastern Samar where a number of major projects are on-going under the. This road concreting projects along the so-called Northern Samar Circumferential Highway links the four Pacific towns of Northern Samar namely Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay and Lapinig and directly connects the second district of the province by land travel with its neighbor and sister provinces of Eastern

and Western Samar. Once completed, it will provide enormous economic development opportunities among the local populace especially the communities situated along the about 55 kilometer highway stretch. Currently, its concretepaved intermittent sections are estimated to be about 80 per cent of the total length and work is continuing.
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0462 Application for Issuance of a CPC to operate a VEHICLE FOR HIRE service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name. PEPE MANDIN Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A VEHICLE FOR HIRE SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGTH ALONG THE LINE: FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF CONTRACTING PASSENGERS FROM BAYBAY, LEYTE TO/FROM ANY HOTELS, RESORTS, & PORTS W/N REGION VIII & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, MANDIN TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JULY 29, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 11th day of July 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

in their internal revenue allotments. They also argued that the new cities did not qualify based on income and other requirements. After recognizing the additional cities, which were created through special laws passed in congress, the LCP has now143 members mixed with chief executives coming from highly urbanized cities, first class and component cities. Official members of the LCP are composed of mayors representing their own respective cities. LCPs creation and its purpose is mandated by Section 499 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines with the purpose of ventilating, articulating and crystallizing issues affecting city government administration, and securing, through
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0475 Ref. No. VIII-2003-1187 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC to operate a PUJ service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name. LEONILO O. OLOBIO-VENDOR MYRA M. LAGUNAY-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY LEONILO O. OLOBIO IN FAVOR OF MYRA M. LAGUNAY OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-SAN JOSE & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 3, 3013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR SALE & TRANSFER WITH EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF ITS CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND SAME NO. OF UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, ENSONG TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JULY 31, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 16th day of July 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

reduction management councils, Gozon said. To enable the barangays to effectively respond during emergency sitautions, Gozon advised to open their respective operations center 24/7. Each barangay op-

erations center must have first-aid kit, chainsaw, rain boots, public address system, directory of contact persons, life vests and other rescue tools and accessories, which are all needed to beef up the disaster-response capabilities of the barangays, Gozon said.

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Gloria E. Drilon represented by her eldest son Catalino E. Drilon and Lorete E. Javines extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located in Brgy. Sawang, Carigara, Leyte, covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-11008-00303 with an area of 145 square meters, assessed at P9,010.00, under OCT No. P-96600, this lot was acquired by succession of her late parents; per Doc. No. 116, Page No. 6, Book No. III, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Juan L. Canamaque., Jr. LSDE: July 19, 26 & Aug. 2, 2013

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ANNOUNCEMENT LTFRB VACANT POSITIONS

July 15, 2013 Position Salary Grade Number of Vacant Position Place of Assignment Qualification Standards Education Experience Training Eligibility Position Salary Grade Number of Vacant Position Place of Assignment Qualification Standards Education Experience Training Eligibility Position Salary Grade Number of Vacant Position Place of Assignment : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Attorney IV 23 One (1) Legal Section, LTFRB RO8 Bachelor of Laws 2 years of relevant experience 8 hours relevant training RA 1080 BAR Transportation Development Officer II 15 One (1) Technical Division, LTFRB R08 Bachelors degree relevant to the job 1 year of relevant experience 4 hours relevant training Career Service (Professional); Appropriate Eligibility for Second Level Position Administrative Aide II (Stenographer I) 4 One (1) Legal Section, LTFRB RO8

Qualification Standards Education : Completion of two (2) years studies in college Experience : None required Training : None required Eligibility : Career Service (Sub-Professional); Appropriate Eligibility for First Level Position Prepared by: (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Administrative Officer V

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Friday, 19 July 2013

BFAR urges public to be vigilant on shellfish transport, selling

TACLOBAN CITY The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources regional office here (BFAR-8) is encouraging and soliciting public support in the transport and selling of shellfishes, locally known as tahong, coming from the three bodies of water in Samar province. Director Juan Albaladejo, BFAR-8 regional director, has issued such statements amid the red tide toxin boom in Irong-irong and Cambatutay Bays located in Catbalogan City and Tarangnan town and also the Calbayog City waters all from Samar province. Albaladejo told reporters in a press conference, here, that the proliferation of the red tide organism has badly affected the shellfish industry in these three bodies of water. Director Albaladejo informed reporters that the shellfish gathered from these areas are not allowed to be consumed, transported and sold in the market as they are presently poisonous. He added that the shellfish gathered from Cambatutay Bay which were contaminated with the red tide toxins has poisoned 22 people wherein two of them died last July 1. Albaladejo told reporters that shellfish transported without the health certificate from his office and the transport permit from the local government unit of origin shall be confiscated. He added that his office has already coordinated with the police from Samar and the highway patrol group, based in this city, for the seizure and confiscation of the shellfishes in transport without the necessary documents. He said that his office is encouraging the public to report to the authorities any illegal transport of shellfishes gathered from the areas mentioned above. He said that his office has already confiscated and buried last week 55 sacks of shellfish bound for Davao which were apprehended at San Juanico Bridge checkpoint for lacking of the necessary papers. He said his office cannot issue a total ban on shellfish from Samar because the 1,500 hectares Maqueda Bay area, which is the biggest producer of shellfish in Samar, is still free of red tide toxin and the shellfishes gathered from this bay is safe to eat. It was learned that the shellfishes gathered from Maqueda Bay are transported and sold in Eastern Visayas and other parts of our country mostly in big cities like Davao , Cebu and Metro Manila. (RESTITUTO A.
CAYUBIT)

Smart leads Globe again in NTCs Q2 service quality test

The latest network quality tests conducted for the second quarter of the year by the National Te l e c om mu n i c at i on s Commission shows once more the mobile phone network of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) outperforming competition, according to the company spokesperson. Just as in the last quarter, Smart had a clear edge in all five parameters of the 2nd Quarter Quality of Service (QoS) Benchmarking tests of the NTC, said Smart public affairs head Ramon R. Isberto. Smart beat its competition in the Blocked Calls or Grade of Service (GoS) parameter, with only 1.26 percent of calls made on the Smart network not connecting successfully, versus 1.46 percent of Globe Telecom. Smart had a Drop Call Rate (DCR) of only 1.07 percent - against the minimum 2 percent DCR standard. Globe also had more dropped calls, again with 1.40 percent of incoming calls made on the Globe network terminating involuntarily. Smart also led in terms of Average Receive Signal Level, registering -65.52 dBm against Globes -71.45 dBm. This parameter measures the signal strength provided by the serving cell site to the mobile handset of the subscriber while a conversation is ongoing, and results that are closer to 0 are considered better. Smart was also ahead in the Average Signal Quality category. Smart scored 0.72 while Globe scored .91, against the minimum acceptable range of from 0 to 4, or the closer to 0, the better. This shows that Smart had better voice quality transmission. Smart also outdid the competition in terms of Call Set Up Time, or the time it takes for a network to activate the called party. Smart met quality standards with a score of 11.12 seconds, versus Globes 12 seconds. The acceptable industry standard is below 14 seconds. These numbers only validate what Smart subscribers experience, that of a mobile service that is clearly superior in terms of reliability, quality, and coverage. To us its a reminder to keep improving and strengthening our network even as we move to more advanced services like LTE or Long-Term Evolution, Isberto said. LTE pioneer Smart continues to have the widest LTE coverage in the country, with subscribers enjoying the worlds fastest mobile broadband in over a hundred cities and municipalities, and in close to a thousand establishments. Smarts parent company, PLDT, has over 71.7 million cellular subscribers under the wireless brands Smart, Talk N Text, and Sun Cellular, as of end-March 2013. PLDT has the largest and most pervasive cellular network infrastructure in the country, providing wireless coverage to over 99% of the population. [(PR)

FIDA-8 strengthens abaca disease management project

TACLOBAN CITYTo eradicate diseases that have been affecting abaca production, the Fiber Industry Development Authority-8 (FIDA-8) has worked hand-in-hand with eight municipalities in Eastern Visayas. According to FIDA-8 Regional Director Jeffery G. Espea, their agency is now working with the municipalities of Kananga, Albuera, Javier and Burauen in Leyte; St. Bernard and Hinunangan in Southern Leyte; Lavizares in Northern Samar and Dolores in Eastern Samar about its Abaca Disease Management Project specifically

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on the abaca bunchy top and mosaic diseases. The bunchy top disease stops the growth of an infected abaca plant while the mosaic disease has similar effects but an infected plant can still grow if contamination occurs late. These diseases can cause significant damage on the plants resulting in low productivity. The Abaca Disease Management Project aims to teach abaca farmers to control the spread of the bunchy top and mosaic maladies to achieve the agencys goal of minimizing infestation to at least 5% per municipality in Region 8. Meetings with abaca farmers in the barangay level, and assessment of disease incidence as well as training on chemical handling are being conducted by the said agency to strengthen the implementation of the project.

PALO, Leyte Fr. Oscar L. Florencio, the rector of St. John the Evangelist School of Theology in Palo, Leyte, is in favor of priest practicing a celibate life, while rejecting the optional celibacy proposed by three married priests in Iloilo. The proposed optional celibacy is not in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Doctrines in the Latin Rites. This proposal, if recognized by Pope Francis, would allow Catholic priests to get married and have children of their own. The rector believed that married priests need a refresher from the teachings of the Catholic Church. This is the clamor of some married priests but I think it wont be acknowledged because the Catholic Church teaches that priests be celibate in

SJESTs rector favors chastity, rejects optional celibacy

order to be more focused in serving the church. If the priest is married, his time will be divided. With this, I dont think he can serve two masters at the same time, Fr. Florencio explained. Celibacy is a total life giving for the sake of the Kingdom, he added. Moreover, Fr. Florencio feels pity for the married priests for the ruined vocation. I feel pity on them because of their vocation. To become a priest isnt easy. There are a lot of times to be allotted especially through studies. So what happened to the learnings they accumu-

lated? It takes a lot of years to be a priests. As a rector in the seminary, he stressed that seminarians are also taught to be celibate through seminars as preparations for priesthood. Fr. Florencio also called on others priests to remain faithful to their vows. (KIM C. ARMENDAREZ, LNU INTERN)

Friday, 19 July 2013

NEWS
This Friday (July 19), the adventures of the Caharian Family headed by celebrity dad Raymart Santiago wrap up with an exciting fi nale in GMAs family drama -- Home Sweet Home. This program has become part of the Filipinos viewing habit which actively promotes traditional values and practices parents and their kids can relate to. As the series concludes its three-month journey, will Benjie (Jake Vargas) fi nd out that Lucy (Bea Binene) is the ugly kubanegra and free her from the curse? What will happen to Wendy (Rochelle Pangilinan) since the father of her child is the fake Reden? Meanwhile, Reden (Raymart) will fi nd out that Pandora (Celia Rodriguez) is his grandm o t h e r . The Big Boss of the old h o u s e will free P a n d o r a from the curse but n e e d s someone to replace her inside the old h o u s e . And the B i g

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Discover the Fountain of Cadbury Dairy Milk Creamy Chocolate Fountain Opened for One and All
There is one thing on this planet that almost never fails to put a smile on peoples faces, regardless of age. That which always seems to light up eyes and make any bothers go away. Its none other than Chocolate, especially Cadbury Dairy Milk. Its the chocolate thats smooth, creamy and delicious. As much delight that we get from a bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk, imagine a whole fountain-ful of it! You dont have to imagine any further; you can see it for yourself. Ages ago there was the elusive search for the Fountain of Youth. That may not have panned out yet but the search for the smoothest and creamiest chocolate fountain is over. Cadbury Dairy Milk, in its quest to show you just how smooth and creamy it is presents the Creamy Chocolate Fountain, now yours to experience at SM Megamall. Moments of Pure Joy with Cadbury Dairy Milk. Since its creation more than 115 years ago, Cadbury Dairy Milk has always prided itself for its luxurious, smooth, creamy and delicious taste. Did you know that Cadbury Dairy Milk has British origins? Regardless where it came from though, there is no denying the fact that even for Filipinos; the brand has that unique taste that transforms simple moments into those of pure joy. Experience it for yourself! For only P25.00 SRP, you can discover the smooth and creamy taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk at your local convenience store and grocery. First timer? Try the Milk Chocolate avor in 30g pack for that affordable fi rst taste that will surely be followed by many others! Once youve had that fi rst brush with the joy that a bite of Cadbury Dairy Milk can bring, its now time to discover more. Try the Fruit and Nut avor for those in search of a more exotic and smooth taste. Quirky? Try the Roast Almond variant. Or feeling a little bit wild, young and free? Get the newest smooth and creamy Cashew and Cookie avor. Perfect for banishing the blues, adding a little joy to your life and just about any occasion. Try Chocettes too for bite-size pieces of pure joy. A Chocolate Fountain of Joy. If you are still craving for the larger than life creaminess of Cadbury Dairy Milk, then head on over to SM Megamall. There, you can see the wondrous and spectacular Creamy Chocolate Fountain by the brand. Open from July 6 to August 5, 2013,

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Cadbury Dairy Milk presents the Creamy Chocolate Fountain, a visual show of just how smooth and creamy the chocolate brand is. Open from July 6 to August 5, 2013, get to play the Creamy Chocolate Fountain yourself for a minimum purchase of a Cadbury Dairy Milk 30g bar at P25.00 at the SM Megamall Events Center, Lower Ground Floor of Building A.

you too can experience this one-of-a-kind display. The Creamy Chocolate Fountain is located at the Events Center, Lower Ground Floor of SM Megamall Building A. Cadbury Dairy Milk has been around for a long time in the Philippines, explains Andrei Soriano, Brand Manager. In fact, it has adapted to Filipino tastes and price preferences and is easily available wherever and whenever you need it, in thousands of stores nationwide. To show everyone just what makes Cadbury Dairy Milk special, weve created a large and impressive structure for you. Its the Creamy Chocolate Fountain that you can experience for yourself to see just how smooth, creamy and delicious Cadbury Dairy Milk is. Watch its towering pipes, oozing with chocolate. Notice the smooth and creamy way that Cadbury Dairy Milk can ow. Now imagine that in your mouth! Need a little aural simulation? Make the chocolate pipes sing with joy by trying the Fountain for yourself. Not to eat it, but to make sweet music with it. For only a minimum purchase of a Cadbury Dairy Milk 30g bar at P25.00, you can either be a piano whiz or a genius scientist by playing the Creamy Chocolate Fountain. Make it sing, make it dance, and more importantly, watch the amazing chocolate ow. Hurry and experience this one-of-a-kind and largescale display now. After all, its not every day you can see a Creamy Chocolate Fountain. But you can enjoy the smooth, creamy and delicious chocolate that inspired it every day. Enjoy Cadbury Dairy Milk and see your simple moments turn into pure

joy. To fi nd out what else Cadbury Dairy Milk is up to, like the page www.facebook. com/cadburyph. Cadbury Dairy Milk is a product of Mondelez Philippines. For more information about the Company and its 50 years in the country, visit www.mondelezinternational.com/ph.

Boss wants Dulce (Roxanne Guinoo) to replace Pandora. Will Reden be able to rescue and save Dulce and his family before its too late? Will the Caharian family be complete

again? Under the direction of Gil Tejada, Jr., the fi nale episode of Home Sweet Home airs this Friday, July 19 right before 24 Oras on GMA.

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MAKATI CITY- A London-based private organization encourages journalists in the country to give importance on stories that correlates with science. And this is because stories written by journalists are read by policymakers and government officials that eventually benefits the people,says Otula Owuor, consultant of the Sci.Dev.Net, the worlds leading online source of newsand commentary on science, technology and development. Owuor, who is a veteran science journalist from Kenya, made this appeal to journalists in his talk with journalists representing media outlets from different parts of the country during a three-day a workshop/seminar on science journalism held at the Hotel Intercontinental, Makati which started on Wednesday. Owuor said that science journalism is a good area for journalists in the country to explore considering that doing such stories are useful for policy-makers and leaders in crafting their policies and goals. BETHANY HOSPITAL
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Citing a 2012 study conducted by the Institute of Development Studies, which is based in the United Kingdom,Owuor said that policy-makers, particularly government officials, tend to read stories written by journalists rather by experts found in science journals. Thus, this should be maximized by the journalists whom he described to have the flair ence stories does not only of communications. confine to breakthroughs Owuor said that sci- in the field of medicines,

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Mr. Richard Ang(3rd from left)-President and Chairman of the Center of International Education (CIE), Tacloban City during the ribbon cutting of the mid-year painting exhibit of Portrait Artists Society of the Philippines at the The Filipino Way of Life in SM Cebu City. Ang, with other guests from left to right Mr. Adeste Deguilmo (left end, in barong)President of the Portrait artist Society of the Philippines Mr.Romulo Galicano(2nd fr.left)-Chairman and founder of thePortrait Artists Society of the Philippines Mrs.Cheryl Lim Go(4rt fr.left) Art Collector and supporter of Art Shows Mr.Michael Dino(5th fr.left)-Executive Vice President of Fifth Avenue Development Corporation Dr. Jorgen Lim(6th fr. left)-Rheumatologist,specialty on Rehabilitation medicine.Connected with:Chong Hua hospital,Veles Hospital,Cebu Doctors Hospital and Perpetual Soccor Hospital. Mr.Joseph Michael espina(far right)-University of San Carlos, Cebu Dean of the College of Archetecture and Fine Arts