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looking for that posTACLOBAN CITY- As part of their sibility. In fact, I will campaign to increase its membership, personally get in touch with the chief of the the head of the Social Security System City Health Office based this city said that they are en- (Jaime Opinion) on couraging those in the informal sector this matter, Cajucom to enlist themselves with their office said during the weekly and enjoy benefits afforded to their media forum Express mercial sex industry, it at the Park held at members. And one of the says Doctor Lilibeth the Leyte Park Resort. Cajucom made this sectors that they are Cajucom, head of the disclosure amid plan encouraging to enroll SSS-Tacloban branch. We are actually of the SSS to increase are those in the com-

By JOEY A. GABIETA

SSS encourages informal sector to enlist with agency

the number of their members. The SSS has recently launched its AlkanSSSiya program wherein those in the informal sector are encouraged to become members of the SSS by setting aside P12 a day as their contribution. Cajucom said that her office would coordinate with the office of Opinion considering that they are in contact with those in the commercial sex industry. You know, they mostly work at night and our office time is only (up to 5 pm). Certainly, we cannot go where they actually works, the SSS head said. The number of per-

sons who are in the sex industry in the city, mostly working in night clubs, could not be exactly determined but they could reach more than a hundred. The SSS head said that they are encouraging those who are not yet members of their agency considto page 9

WEATHER

93 LGUs compliant on streamlining of business permit, licensing system

TACLOBAN CITY The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said about 93 local government units (LGUs) are so far compliant on the streamlining of business permit and licensing system (BPLS) in the region. Myles Joseph Colasito, DILG-8 information officer, said that with the streamlined system, these LGUs have reduced its BPLS processing steps to four or five from 12, and the whole processing time takes only about 30 minutes upon receipt of the prerequired documents. A total of 143 target areas in the region have been targeted to comply with the BPLS in accordance to Republic Act 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007. Colasito added that DILG hopes to achieve 100 percent compliance among LGUs in the region. The other LGUs

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however are still completing the requirements. Colasito said that an executive order or an ordinance should be approved by the LGU as basis for complying with the stanto page 2

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NEWS

Monday, 19 August 2013

1,987 persons nabbed, P70M worth of illegal fishing paraphernalia seized in one year in EV
CAMP KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte Almost 2,000 persons were arrested and around 70 million pesos worth of illegal fishing paraphernalia were confiscated as the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) stepped-up its campaign against illegal fishing in the seawaters surrounding Eastern Visayas in his one year stint as the regions top cop, said PRO8 director PCSupt. Elmer Soria. Illegal fishing destroys breeding areas and eventually kills small fishes even before they reach maturity. Among the first directive we issued when I assumed post as regional director is the intensified enforcement of Philippine Fisheries Code and local ordinances protecting our marine environment, Soria added. The police official informed that from August 6 last year up to August 5 this year, his office has conducted 382 successful seaborne operations which resulted in the arrest of 1,987 persons and the confiscation of P69,600,449.00 worth of illegal fishing paraphernalia. A total of 13 cases for violation of RA 8550 were filed in court while others were meted with fines as prescribed by local ordinances, he disclosed. He informed that the most common fishing violations are hulbothulbot, trawl fishing, use of fine mesh nets, use of active gears and use of explosives. Illegal fishing practices have been slowly killing the fishing industry. Most of our once rich fishing grounds have been affected by rampant violations and we must put this into halt, the police official averred. Meanwhile, police authorities apprehended another fishing boat caught fishing illegally within the 15-kilometer municipal fishing zone in Brgy Victory, Abuyog town in Leyte on Wednesday, Soria said. The police official informed the fishing vessel, reportedly owned by Rolex Tausa with five crew members, was apprehended by a composite team from the Abuyog police station and Bantay Dagat at 2 p.m. while engaged in pahulbot fishing. He said that aside from impounding the fishing vessel, the operator and crew members were also arrested and are now in the custody of the Abuyog police station for proper disposition. Soria added that so far, 24 fishing boats were apprehended in Eastern Visayas for violating fishery laws since the start of August this year. (PINSP
ROMUEL NACAR)

TACLOBAN CITY In its effort to eradicate or reduce illegal gambling cases in the province, the PNPLeyte Police Chief Officer Senior Supt. Brigido Unay encourages the public to report and to help stop the conduct of these activities. Unay admitted that illegal betting is already a part of the norms in our society but still, they will continuously respond to the directive and that is to validate and take actions on the reports province wide.

Public urged to report to police, help stop gambling incidents

As of the first quarter of 2013, they already have 75 operations conducted and 87 persons arrested. On the other hand, they have captured 16 persons including 1 minor in their 15 conducted operations during the month of July. He assures that the headquarters will do its job even if they will encounter big personalities behind the operations of these gambling activities. He also warns the community regarding the conduct of these illegal gambling activities because if proven guilty, the convicted will face

NSO anniversary: 73 Taong Taos Pusong Serbisyo sa Mundo

The National Statistics Office (NSO) will be celebrating its 73rd Founding Anniversary on August 19, 2013 with the theme: 73 Taong Taos Pusong Serbisyo sa Mundo. For the month long celebration, NSO employees lined up various activities to commemorate this event such as Sports Fest, Livelihood Trainings, Hanging of Streamer, Cultural Visits, Physical and Wellness programs, Corporate Social Reponsibility among others. On August 19-20, 2013, all of NSO employees in the region will converge at Visayas State University in Visca, Baybay, Leyte for the conduct of Seminar on Fundamental of Official Statistics and Civil Registration Updates likewise the Sports Fest for employees. We would like to inform the general public that the Census Serbilis Outlet in Tacloban City will remain operational on those abovementioned dates for all transactions on requests for civil registration documents. (PR)

penalties depending on the gravity of the offense. We will still continue our operations as part of our mitigating measures and as long as we are doing the right thing, there is nothing to be afraid of, he added. (RANIZA
K. DAROLE, LNU-Intern)

93 LGUs..

ing steps, processing time, and signatories. from page 1 The DILG, along with dards of a streamlined the Department of Trade BPLS. and Industry (DTI) have The streamlining of stressed that the BPLS basic mandatory stan- standard system is a shift dards on BPLS includes from the old notion that the number of process- the role of the govern-

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ment is merely to apprehend violators. They should be motivated to perform their roles effectively to the taxpayers and enforcing the mandatory standards, he said. (REYAN L.

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Leyte SP encourages LGUs to present local governance reporting at their provl session
TACLOBAN CITY The Sanguniang Panlalawigan of Leyte had started its new program wherein local chief executives in the province will present their local government performance report (LGPR) at the Sanguniang Panlalawigan every regular session. This project was introduced by Vice Governor Carlo Loreto on top of the sesyon sa bayan that they conduct to personally access the situation of every local government unit in the province. This is to give chance to local officials to present to us what are their plans for the next three years of their term and what are the achievements of their locality, Vice Governor Loreto explained. Mayor Loreto Yu of Alangalang was the first to present their LGPR to members of the provincial board. Among the programs of their LGU that Mayor Yu had reported was the implementation of locally funded projects; the search for outstanding teacher wherein those who won choose to compete in the regional search; the rehabilitation of peatland that covers three barangays of Alangalang; supporting the universal health care by increasing the number of LGU-sponsored PhilHealth membership; implementation of a night high school, being the only town in Leyte that has night high school; and supporting projects of Department of Social Welfare and Development like the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and Kalahi-CIDSS. After Alangalang, the towns of Palo, Javier and Palompon are the next to present of their LGPR. We are limiting to one LGU for every session to give them enough time to deliver their report and at the same time for us to pose our question to them if we want clarification on their plans, Loreto explained. This project will also make us listen more to what our people needs and not just them listening to what we always say, Loreto added. Loreto also clarified that even if they are implementing the local governance reporting, sesyon sa bayan will still continue as this activity had a different purpose. In sesyon sa bayan, we personally visit the locality to check and talk with people on what are their problems aside from doing our regular session. This will continue and we do this depending to the availability of our board members, unlike the local governance reporting which we will do every week, Loreto explained.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)

TACLOBAN CITY - The highly urbanized city of Tacloban can now monitor and identify presence of air pollutants in its surroundings as its chief executive, Mayor Alfred Romualdez, has entered into a memo-

Tacloban can monitor presence of air pollutants

randum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau (DENREMB) regional office 8 represented by Regional Director Leticia Maceda.

The signing of the MOA were made last August 6, 2013 at the City Mayors Office Conference Room in the presence of city environmental officials and Mayor Romualdez. Stipulated in said

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MOA was the installation of the P10-million worth ambient air system device that will monitor the presence of air pollutants in the citys atmosphere. In pursuance to Republic Act No. 8749, otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 said RA provides air quality management in a certain place. We prioritizes the welfare of every Taclobanons, project such as this is most welcomed, Mayor Romualdez said . Lucky for us since we can now monitor what pollutant is present in our environment. In an interview with the City Environment & Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) Jonathan Hijada, who was present in said MOA signing, he revealed that Tacloban being the only HUC in Region 8 has qualified to have the P10 million worth of air device that will calibrate the presence of pollutants in the atmosphere. Tacloban joins other HUCs in the country of availing said program

The air pollutant device will be installed at the Balyuan grounds to monitor in identifying what pollutant is present in Taclobans atmosphere, it further will provide data on wind direction and rainfall level. Said device ones installed in the city will augment air quality information for EMB Marasbaras Air Monitoring Station, Hijada further said. The installation of the air system device in the city is a joint responsibility of the city government of Tacloban and DENR-EMB regional office 8. With defined duties and responsibilities, EMB will take charge of orienting city personnel on how to operate the device, inspection, monitor the system device and provide the city policy makers of air quality information for proper air management endowed in the Clean Air Act of the Philippines, Hijada disclosed.
(GAY B. GASPAY)

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OPINION

Monday, 19 August 2013

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NOW, mother of all scams will be on trial

shown by the fact that she is already nowhere to be found. The Filipino voting population however shall be awaiting involvement in the P10 billion plunder of others in government specially our honorable elected public ofcials. If the former Senator Ping Lacson expose some years back on the 30% share of legislators, they shamelessly share in the appropriation of projects we can easily see how much the senators and representatives really get from this PDAF scam. The P10 billion PDAF funds, were most of it was intended for agricultural production really hit us on the mark. These funds were intended for the poor poor farmers especially, the reason why this investigation should be seriously conducted and should result in unearthing the extent of these anomalies - be shown to taxpayers for the people to know the kind of public ofcials we have elected into ofce.

fter about a couple of months after Benhur Luy was rescued from being allegedly detained since December 20, 2013 by billionaire Janet Lim-Napoles on suspicion he will blow the whistle on shenanigans, the oodgates opened and rushed out all over town murky and odorous ood waters of alleged large-scale corruption. It involves misuse of pork barrel funds of legislators released to non-existing non-government organizations (NGO) with documents with signatures forged; the alleged mastermind in the P10 billion scam Napoles has already a warrant of arrest as of press time. Considering how extensive and detailed whistle blowers revelations of this alleged plunder, Napoles will have to execute very convincing declarations to demolish the credibility of the reports, to include sworn statements of whistle blowers. This Napoles alleged crime is already believed by many to have been committed as

Unprofessional Gringo/Bongbong et al
It appears that some lawmakers are feeling jittery these days about this P10B fund- thievery from their pork barrel funds being reported almost daily in broadsheets especially at the Philippine Daily Inquirer. DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima has revealed that charges are being readied against 28 lawmakers involved in this P10B pork barrel fund scam for the past 10 years. She further enthused that she will not zero in only to the opposition but to everyone involved to include members of the Executive branch. Dapat lang! Justice Secretary de Lima has impressed this speaks of what kind of values this senator has? Senator Gregorio Gringo Honasan has also expressed displeasure of what he describes as trial by publicity de Lima is doing to them, which he considers unfair. Again, he mentioned of the problem De Lima will face in the CA. The other senators, including some congressional representatives who are square pegs in round holes simply declared they are willing to face any forum to ferret out the truth about the shameless alleged congressional fraud. -oOoAre we not pissed?

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nation over her performance in the ofce. I wonder why her appointment has not been conrmed yet. -o0o Re-actions Sen. Ferdinand (Bongbong) Romualdez Marcos says that this issue on misuse of pork barrel funds is politically motivated,

sans an explanation why he said so. Wwwhhhaat? He even raised the spectre of a threat on the possible problem de Lima will face when she appears before the Commission on Appointments for confirmation. Why will she have a problem in the commission on appointments for which he is a member,

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Adopting an area to enhance the clean and green program

The saying that cleanliness is next to godliness is an apt quotation that will best reflect the efforts in trying to beautify the place. It will inspire families, youngsters and children to see their environment free from trash and also to feel the surroundings beautifully planted with colorful flowering plants. It is one way of enticing visitors and tourists, moreover, a colorful surroundings manifests happiness and serenity among its residents. The young will be able to concentrate on better or positive stuffs rather than vices, so with the men and women around. It only takes for an idea to get planted before it grows full-blown, touching lives. At this juncture, it is good to commend the action made by the garbage collectors in Citihomes, Naga-Naga and other areas they are servicing, for about a month now, the garbage collectors have returned to the twiceweekly collection of garbage, a good move considering that the area is a regular payee of garbage fees aside from the fact that it is never healthy to keep two-weeks old garbage in front yards.

Humor and holiness

THESE two should go together. While its true that holiness necessarily involves suffering, and suffering all the way to the cross or martyrdom, it should never be forgotten that sanctification is a happy adventure. Unless sanctity is understood and lived this way, we would have serious reason to doubt whether one is really on the right track to his ultimate goal. Most likely, what would happen is that one is simply embarking on his own enterprise without the benefit of Gods protection, an anomaly that has to be remedied. Holiness is necessarily a project with God. In fact, it is Gods project first, before it is ours. All we have to do is to cooperate as freely and lovingly as possible, using all the powers and resources we have, powers and resources that also are provided for us by God. Its in this context that sanctification can be described as something like a reality show. Reality shows are seemingly unscripted shows but actually have a lot of planning and programming put into them. The work of sanctification is the ultimate reality show where are all players in a life-long drama involved in a very suspenseful and mysteryladen drama, but with God in full control of the whole situation. Except that in this work of sanctification, the outcome is, as a legal jargon would have it, final and executory, with effects that will run for all eternity. There can be no more appeal to be made. Just the same, we should focus more on the fact that God is in full control of the whole situation, no matter how much we mess it up. He is the ultimate father who knows how to provide for his children, how to heal what is wounded, how to repair what is damaged. In the end, we are told that his mercy is forever. But again, in spite of that supreme goodness, with our freedom, with our capacity to misuse our freedom, we can manage to get Gods condemnation. So, we should also do our part properly. And this is no laughing matter. The need to integrate

One of the breakthroughs brought about by the informal discussions of the Local Tourism Council with the various civic organizations in the city is the continuing clean and green program of City Councilor Cristina Romualdez. Dubbed as the adopt a street project, each organization will own up a street or barangay and will spearhead in its beautification and greening program. It will also ensure that the street or barangay maintains its cleanliness by closely working with the X-men assigned in the area, the barangay officials and people. Rotarians, Zonta Ladies, Sangyaw Foundation and other groups have signified commitment. It is a noble and evident act of actualizing the I Love Tacloban claim. Led by the civic organizations, it could expand to

include schools, offices, organizations and departments of the city government. It will be recalled that the Limpyo Tacloban was started during the reign of Former Mayor Bejo Romualdez when the city experienced rapid change in its surroundings. Former residents who came home to attend family gatherings or the city fiesta are amazed at the cleanliness of the main thoroughfares and streets. The program got a boost in the arm when Councilor Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez included the clean and green program as her primary mission. She wanted the city of Tacloban not only to become clean but also to look beautiful. This is when she started planting and distributing bougainvillea plants around. This time, the civic groups want to help and to continue.

humor into our lifelong task of sanctification has to be understood on the basis of Gods unwavering love for us. We have no reason to plunge into deep worry and anxiety, since God will take care of everything, for as long as we at least dont formally go against him. Yes, we can still commit mistakes and all kinds of sins even with our best intentions and efforts. But as long as we go back to him, everything will be

just fine. Those sins and mistakes, in Gods providence, can also occasion bigger graces from God. We have to be cheerful all the way, deliberately training ourselves in this field, since with our human weakness and some adverse world conditions, we can easily be overcome by worry and anxiety. Cheerfulness, even in its form of naughty humor, has very salutary

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August 19, 2013 Monday of the 20th Week Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106; Mt 19:16-22

THE RICH YOUNG MAN

Someone approached [Jesus] and said, Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life? He answered him, Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments. He asked him, which ones? and Jesus replied, You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness; honor your father and your mother; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself. The young man said to him, all of these I have observed. What do I still lack? Jesus said to him, If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will; have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

NO DUST ON FLYING WINGS

When we applaud an actor on the stage or a returning hero, we are, in a sense, worshiping him, putting a value on his worth. Worship is a sign of value, the price we put on a person. Therefore, to worship God means to acknowledge that he is the source of our ultimate happiness. But there are times in our lives when we push God to the back seat and give his place to lesser gods of our own choosing. For example, the people of Israel repeatedly forsook the Lord, the God of their fathers (Judg 2:12); they worshiped, instead, the lesser gods of their pagan neighbours. To the rich young man in the Gospel, his possession was his lesser god. Hence, when the Lord proposed to him to renounce his riches in order to follow him to perfection, he could not, and went away sorrowful (Mt 19:22). When the heart is filled with the supreme and transcendent desire after the eternal God, then we realize that there can be nothing outside God that can fully satisfy us, for everything comes from his Hands. Dust never rises very high on the road; the birds that fly high above, have no dust upon their wings. So, if our heart knows how to fly high enough towards God, it escapes the anxieties and the worries, which brood upon the earth. (His Word for Today by Vima Dasan, SJ, published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel. No. 321-3195) Sowers Seeds: To do good you need to have a faith-filled heart, -Blessed James Alberione, SSP, S.Th.D., Founder of the Pauline Family

The FIBA World Cup

against powerful South Korean which defeated defending champion China. The victory over South Korean automatically clinched for Gilas Pilipinas a slot in the 2014 Fiba World Cup in Spain. But the World Cup is a different story. We will be fighting giants from around the world. Our loss to Iran revealed a glaring defect in our team-height deficiency. We are the best players in the world but we are short. In basketball, height is might.In the World Cup, we should have 2 to 3 MarcusDouthit in the team so we can be competitive with the other teams. Remember that we will be playing with the NBA stars in the likes of Lebron james, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant. And we have Jimmy Alapog, Jason Castro and LA Tenorio. What a game?

The Philippines is now assured of playing at the FIBA World Cup in Spain next year (2014). We took the silver medal in the 15 team FIBA-Asia tournament won by Iran. The 24 teams in the FIBA World Cup will be split into 4 groups of six teams. The 7 countries assured of World Cup slots arehost Spain, 2012 Olympic champion US, Australia and New Zealand as the qualifiers from Oceania. Iran, Philippines and South Korea as qualifiers from

Asia. Six slots are reserved from Europe, 4 slots for the Americans, 3 slots for Africa. We are proud of the splendid exploits of our gallant national team, Gilas Pilipinas. It is something to be proud of. It is similar to the pride we feel whenever Pacquiao wins a boxing match. After a sorry loss to Taiwan, the Philippine team won convincingly over Japan, Hongkong and Qatar to arrange a survival match

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Republic of the Philippines SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Calbayog City

ORDINANCE
ABSENT: Hon. Rey James R. Uy Hon. Susano D. Salurio Hon. Raymund C. Uy Hon. Jonas A. Montealto Hon. Justiniano D. Belleza Hon. Dave Kevin D. Irigon -

Monday, 19 August 2013

City Vice Mayor, On Leave 1st District Deputy Majority Floor Leader Member, On Leave Member Ex-Officio Member, Liga President Ex-Officio Member, SK Federation Pres., O.B.

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF CALBAYOG HELD AT THE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM ON MARCH 11, 2013 AT 10:30 OCLOCK IN THE MORNING. PRESENT Hon. Regina B. Rabuya Hon. Danilo G. Bernate Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens Hon. Julius A. Mancol Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares Hon. Ronald Mark F. Aquino Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas Hon. Rogelio T. Casurao ABSENT: Hon. Rey James R. Uy Hon. Susano D. Salurio Hon. Raymund C. Uy Hon. Jonas A. Montealto Hon. Justiniano D. Belleza Hon. Dave Kevin D. Irigon President Pro-Tempore, Temporary Presiding Officer Majority Floor Leader 1st District Asst. Deputy Majority Floor Leader 2nd District Deputy Majority Floor Leader 2nd District Asst. Deputy Majority Floor Leader Member Member Member City Vice Mayor, On Leave 1st District Deputy Majority Floor Leader Member Member Ex-Officio Member, Liga President Ex-Officio Member, SK Federation Pres., On Leave

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-13-037 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE CALBAYOG CITY MULTI-SECTORAL HIV/AIDS COUNCIL FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS AND PROVIDING FUNDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. -----------------------------Sponsor: HON. VIRGILIO B. PORLARES -----------------------------Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Calbayog, that: SECTION 1. TITLE. - This ordinance shall be known as the Calbayog City HIV/AIDS Council; SECTION 2. CREATION OF THE CALBAYOG CITY MULTI-SECTORAL HIV/AIDS COUNCIL. - A Calbayog City Multi-Sectoral HIV/AIDS Council or Council for purposes of brevity is hereby created for the prevention and control of STD/HIV/AIDS in the City of Calbayog; SECTION 3. PURPOSE. - The Council is created to be the central advisory, planning, and policymaking body on the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS; SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. - As used in this ordinance, the following terms are defined as follows: a. Acquired Immune Deciency Syndrome (AIDS) - a condition characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms, caused by HIV contracted from other person and which attacks and weakens the bodys immune system, making the affected individuals susceptible to other life-threatening infections. b. Behavioral Surveillance - a systematic and regular collection of information on risk behaviors and co-factors of the transmission of HIV infection among selected population groups. c. Entertainment Establishment - are business establishments that include but not limited to bars, nightclubs, disco houses, cocktail lounges, massage clinics, videoke bars, singalong pub houses and other similar establishments that are required to secure a permit to operate within the City of Calbayog. d. Human Immune-Deciency Virus - refers to the virus which cause AIDS. e. HIV/AIDS Education - the provision of information on the causes, prevention and consequences of HIV/AIDS and activities designed to assist individuals to develop the confidence and skills needed to avoid HIV transmission and to develop more positive attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS. f. Peer Educator - a person belonging to the same group or same social network to the target population, who is trained to conduct HIV/AIDS health education activities. g. HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control - the program, strategies and Measures aimed at protecting non-infected person from contracting HIV and minimizing the impact of the condition on people living with HIV/AIDS. h. Prophylactic - refers to any agent or device used to prevent the transmission of the disease, i.e. condum. i. Reproductive Health - it is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity in all matters relating to the reproductive health system and its function. j. Serological Surveillance - a systematic and regular collection of blood samples to identify the distribution and rends of HIV infection among selected groups. k. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) - any disease that is acquired or transmitted through sexual contact. l. Passive Surveillance - refer to HIV registry in which the health authorities receive reports from physicians, clinics and laboratories of HIV/AIDS confirmed cases. m. Active Surveillance - refer to sentinel serologic surveillance which is the systematic and regular collection of blood samples to identify the distribution and trends of HIV infection among selected groups. SECTION 5. COMPOSITION. - The Council shall be composed of the following: Chairperson City Mayor Vice-Chairperson Chairperson, Committee on Health & Hospital Services Members City Health Officer City Division Schools Superintendent City Social Welfare Officer City Local Government Operations Officer One (1) Representative from Entertainment Operators One (1) Representative from Entertainment Attendant Two (2) Representatives from Accredited NGOs Other agency/institutions as identified from the concerned LGU A permanent representative shall be designated by each member of the Council, who, in case of their absence, will represent them during meetings or activities of the Council. SECTION 6. TERM OF OFFICE. - Term of office of representatives from Nongovernment organizations (NGOs) to the Council - The term of office of the representatives from the NGOs shall be co-terminus with the term of the appointing authority; provided that the organizations from which they are representative must continue to exist and must maintain the purpose for which they were chosen; SECTION 7. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. - For the attainment of the aforestated purpose, the Calbayog City HIV/AIDS Council shall be charged and vested with the following powers and functions: a. Formulate policies and strategies for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS within the City of Calbayog. b. Prepare short, medium, and long term plans for the prevention and control of HIV/ AIDS; C. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of its programs and plans, campaigns and strategies; d. Organize and encourage owners/operators/managers of registered entertainment establishments, sauna and massage parlors to actively participate in the prevention and control of STD/HIV/AIDS; e. Identify and recommend priorities and gaps in local STD/HIV/Aids related cases. f. Conduct periodic public information, education and communication activities in the promotion of prophylactic, reproductive health, prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in different communities and barangays; g. Conduct regular seminars in all educational institution from primary to tertiary level and to distribute, disseminate, circulate, publish or broadcast modules, pamphlets, booklets,

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-08-021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 327 PARAGRAPH - A (APPLICABILITY CLAUSE) AND PARAGRAPH - B (FUNDING) UNDER ARTICLE XXVI - FIRE INSPECTION FEE OF TAX ORDINANCE NUMBER 99-41-093 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE CODE OF CALBAYOG CITY. -----------------------------Sponsor: HON. JULIUS A. MANCOL -----------------------------Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Calbayog, that: SECTION 1. To amend Section 327 Par. A (Applicability Clause) and Par. B (Funding) under article XXVI - Fire Inspection Fee of Tax Ordinance Number 99-41-093 otherwise known as The Comprehensive Revenue Code of Calbayog City to read as follows: SECTION 327 - Applicability Clause - Fire Safety Inspection Fees and such other impositions as may be prescribed by the Fire Protection Bureau of this City provided for under R.A. 9514 otherwise known as the New Fire Code of the Philippines shall be governed by such Code and the rules and regulations promulgated there under provided that the Fire Inspection Certicate shall be issued upon payment by the applicant of a fee equivalent to ten percent (10%) of all fees charge or collected by the City. A safety Inspection Fee shall also be collected by the City equivalent to ten percent (10%) of all Business Taxes imposed by the City. Fund Management - The Fire Safety Inspection Fees collected by the City shall be remitted to the National Government through the Fire Protection Bureau and the Safety Inspection Fees collected by the City shall accrue to the general fund of the City and may be used to assist the Bureau of Fire Protection of the City in its operations and logistical needs if so warranted. SECTION 2. All ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. ENACTED: March 11, 2013 CERTIFIED CORRECT: REGINA B. RABUYA President Pro-Tempore Temporary Presiding Officer

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ROSENDO A. MORALES Secretary to the Sanggunian APPROVED: MARCH 08, 2013

RONALDO P. AQUINO, CPA City Mayor x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x Republic of the Philippines SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Calbayog City EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF CALBAYOG HELD AT THE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM ON JUNE 24, 2013 AT 10:00 OCLOCK IN THE MORNING. PRESENT Hon. Regina B. Rabuya Hon. Danilo G. Bernate Hon. Virgilio B. Clemens Hon. Julius A. Mancol Hon. Virgilio B. Porlares Hon. Ronald Mark F. Aquino Hon. Arturo D. Pasacas Hon. Rogelio T. Casurao President Pro-Tempore, Temporary Presiding Officer Majority Floor Leader 1st District Asst. Deputy Majority Floor Leader 2nd District Deputy Majority Floor Leader 2nd District Asst. Deputy Majority Floor Leader Member Member Member

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brochures or other forms of information be it written verbal, audito, or video. h. Conduct regular seminars/forums/dialogues in all government institutions and agencies and its subdivisions whether national or local including government owned or controlled corporations found within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Calbayog as well as private establishments and to contribute, disseminate, circulate, publish or broadcast modules, pamphlets, booklets, brochures or other forms of information be it written verbal, audio or video. i. Conduct yearly STD/HIV/Aids Serological and behavioral surveillance, in coordination with the Reproductive Health Clinic (RHC-CHO) and the Department of Health (DOH) among the people with high-risk sexual behavior or those who by the nature of their work is prone to contacting STD/HIV/AIDS virus. j. Initiate skills training, advocacy program and development strategies to benefit the people with the high risk of contacting STD/HIV/AIDS virus and; k. Monitor, inspect, examine regularly the facilities, practices and procedures of hospitals, medical/dental clinics, medical/dental laboratories, medical/dental testing centers and blood banks located within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Calbayog whether they are public or privately owned, for profit or charitable purpose and evaluate whether or not they have complied with the existing minimum standards in the prevention and containment of STD/HIV/AIDS diseases; l. Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod enact laws and ordinances that shall assist in the control and prevention and containment of STD/HIV/AIDS. m. Recommend the closure or imposition of sanctions or penalties of any establishment found violating the prohibited acts as mentioned under this ordinance; n. Assist in the source/request for funding and recommend allocation of resources; o. To act as the primary agency that shall represent the City of Calbayog in all conventions, conferences, forums or gathering of other agencies, organizations, leagues, chambers or groupings whether national, local or international pertaining to the issue of HIV/ AIDS; p. To monitor in coordination with the City Health Office HIV/AIDS cases. q. To identify HIV/AIDS cases through passive and active surveillance; and r. To reform all other task and functions related to the overall objective in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the City of Calbayog. SECTION 8. MEETING. - The council shall meet at least once a month or as often as may be necessary by serving notice to all members at least a day before the meeting. SECTION 9. QUORUM. - The presence of at least a majority of all the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum for purpose of doing business. SECTION 10. THE SECRETARY. - The Council shall have a Secretary who shall be designated as such by the City Mayor to be taken from the organic personnel of the Calbayog City Government. SECTION 11. FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARY. - The secretary shall have the following functions and duties: a. Prepare the agenda of the meeting of the Council and record the minutes of the same; b. Shall keep all the records of the Council; c. To submit an annual report to the Council within two months after the close of each calendar year; d. To oversee the implementation of the policies, programs, and activities of the Council; and e. To perform such other functions as may be requires by the Council. SECTION 12. HONORARIUM. - Subject to limitations fixed by existing law, the Chairman and members shall be entitled to an honorarium of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) for every meeting actually attended to. The Secretary shall likewise be entitled to an honorarium of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) for every meeting actually attended to. SECTION 13. MANDATORY STD/HIV/AIDS EDUCATION. - It shall be mandatory for all operators and/or managers, entertainers of entertainment and masseuse and masseurs of barber shops and massage clinic to attend seminars on HIV/AIDS prevention conducted by the City Health Office, Calbayog City HIV/AIDS Council, or NGOs accredited by the Calbayog City Government, otherwise no permit to operate shall be granted to the aforementioned establishments. SECTION 14. AGENCIES TASKED TO CONDUCT SEMINARS. - The Reproductive Health Clinic of the City Health Office, Calbayog City HIV/AIDS Council and NGOs accredited by the Calbayog City Government are hereby tasked to conduct seminars on Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS periodically and to make themselves accessible and available for seminar purposes to the above-mentioned individuals and to other persons who may need such services. SECTION 15. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT TO OPERATE. - In compliance with this ordinance, the establishments mentioned in this ordinance should not be allowed to operate unless a certificate of attendance in HIV/AIDS seminar has been issued to its operator and to all of its employees. SECTION 16. PEER EDUCATOR. - All registered entertainment establishments should be required to have at least one (1) peer educator. SECTION 17. AVAILABILITY OF PROPHYLACTICS. - To prevent HIV/AIDS, all entertainment establishments are required to make prophylactics or condoms available within their establishment. SECTION 18. REGULAR HIV/AIDS SCREENING FOR ENTERTAINERS AND OTHERS WITH SIMILAR OCCUPATION. - All entertainers, masseurs and others with similar occupation shall undergo compulsory weekly medical check-up (gramstaining) to be conducted on regular basis at the Reproductive Health Clinic of the City Health Office. SECTION 19. COMPILATION OF ROSTER OF ENTERTAINERS/EMPLOYEES IN ENTERTAINMENT. - The City Health Office shall maintain a rooster of entertainers/employees indicating their ages and place of employment. In relation thereto, all owners/ operators/managers of entertainment establishments shall submit to the City Health Office a quarterly updated list of their employees. SECTION 20. MONITORING PROGRAMS. - The Council shall establish a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring program in coordination with the City Health Offices similar monitoring program to determine and monitor the magnitude and progression of HIV/AIDS infection in the City of Calbayog, and for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy and efficacy of the countermeasures being employed by the Council, City Health Office and NGOs. Further, the Council in coordination with the City Health Office shall monitor HIV/ AIDS cases through passive and active surveillance. Active surveillance includes conduct of a yearly HIV/AIDS serological and behavioral surveillance among the people with highrisk sexual behavior or those who by the nature of their work is prone to contacting HIV/ AIDS. SECTION 21. REPORTING. - All hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and testing centers

for HIV/AIDS is required to immediately report to the City Health Office any identified HIV/ AIDS cases. SECTION 22. CONTACT TRACING. - STD/HIV/AIDS contact tracing and all other related health intelligence activities may be pursued by the Council in coordination with the City Health Office; provided, such shall not contravene to the general purpose of R.A. 8504. Provided, further, that any information gathered shall remain confidential and classified, and can only be used for statistical and monitoring purposes and not as basis or qualification for any employment, school attendance, freedom to abode, or travel. SECTION 23. MEDICAL CONFIDENTIALLY. - All health professionals, medical instructors, workers, employers, hospitals, laboratories, recruitment agencies, insurance companies, data encoders, and other custodians or any medical record, file, data or test results are directed to strictly observe confidentially in the handling of all medical information, particularly the identity and status of persons with HIV/AIDS. SECTION 24. EXCEPTIONS TO THE MANDATE OF CONFIDENTIALITY. - Medical confidentiality shall not be considered breached in the following: a. When informing other health workers directly involved or about to be involved in the treatment or care of a person with HIV/AIDS: Provided, that, such treatment or care carry the risk of HIV transmission; Provided, further, That such workers shall be obliged to maintain the shared medical confidentiality; and b. When responding to a subpoena duces tecum and subpoena and testificandum issued by the Court with jurisdiction over a legal proceedings where the main issue in the HIV status of an individual; Provided, That, the confidential medical record shall be properly sealed by its lawful custodian after being double checked for accuracy by the head of the office or department, hand delivered, and personally opened by the judge: Provided, further, That the judicial proceedings be held in execution session. SECTION 25. RELEASE OF HIV/AIDS TEST RESULTS. - All results of HIV/AIDS testing shall be confidential and shall be released only to the following persons: a. The person who submitted himself/herself to such test. b. Either parent of a minor child who has been tested; c. A legal guardian in the case of insane persons or orphans; d. A person authorized to received such result in conjunction with the surveillance program of the City Health Office as provided in accordance with the provisions of in Section 27 of R.A. 8504; and e. A justice of the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, as provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 8504. SECTION 26. REPORTING PROCEDURES. - All hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and testing centers for HIV/AIDS shall adopt measures in assuring the reporting and confidentiality of any medical record, personal data, and file, including all data which may be accessed from various data banks of information systems to the City Health Office. SECTION 27. DISCLOSURE TO SEXUAL PARTNER. - Any person with HIV is obliged to disclose his/her HIV status and health condition to his/her spouse or sexual partner at the earliest opportune time. SECTION 28. DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE. - Discrimination in any form from pre-employment to post employment, including hiring, promotion or assignment, based on the actual, perceived or suspected HIV status of an individual is prohibited. Termination from work on the sole basis of actual perceived or suspected HIV status is deemed unlawful. SECTION 29. DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOL. - No educational institution shall refuse admission or expel, discipline, segregate, deny participation, benefits for services to a student or prospective student on the basis of his/her actual, perceived or suspected HIV status. SECTION 30. RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL AND HABITATION. - The freedom of abode, lodging and travel of a person with HIV shall not be abridged. No person shall be quarantined, placed in isolation, or refused lawful entry into or deported from Philippine territory on account of his/her actual, perceived or suspected HIV status. SECTION 31. DECLARATION OF AIDS AWARENESS MONTH. - The month of May is hereby declared as AIDS Awareness Month to coincide with the commemoration day of persons living with HIV/AIDS and International Day of Action in Womens Health. Likewise, AIDS awareness should culminate on the month of being the Worlds Aids Day. SECTION 32. PENALTY. - Violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance or of any rules and regulations issued thereunto shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not more than one (1) year or a fine of not less than Three Thousand Pesos (Php3,000.00) but not more than Five Thousand Pesos (Php.5,000.00), or both in the discretion of the court. SECTION 33. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be separable and in the event one or more of such provisions are held unconstitutional, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 34. REPEALING CLAUSE . - Any existing ordinance or any of its provision or provisions which are inconsistent with this Ordinance, shall be deemed repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 35. EFFECTIVITY. - This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval. ENACTED: June 24, 2013 CERTIFIED CORRECT:

ATTESTED:

REGINA B. RABUYA President Pro-Tempore Temporary Presiding Officer

ROSENDO A. MORALES Secretary to the Sanggunian APPROVED: July 12, 2013

RONALDO P. AQUINO, CPA City Mayor

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This column is, as manifested by pre-emptive reactions of senators and representatives. Why this son of a former dictator who bears the namesake of his father immediately dubbed the decision to investigate this P10B thievery from their unpopular pork barrels, politicallymotivated. Bongbong, where is politics here? Explain further. Also, why is the former rebel soldier, Gringo Honasan accuses the sources of revelations on their PDAF abuse, a trial by publicity. Did he bother to analyze that there is practically new twists, new issues raised relative to this fraud everyday new revelations, and unthinkingly Honasan brands this a trial by publicity. To Mr Honasan we say: We urge media to go on with what Honasan says trial by publicity, because we learn more how hard-earned taxes of our people are being manipulated twisted to line those deep graft-laden pockets of some legislators. -oOoWe suggest that lawmakers should now cease pre-emptive reactions. They should allow the judiciary a co-equal branch of our democratic institutions to do their job. If what they have been saying that they are as pure as snow in the pork barrel thievery, why be all over town babbling innocence. Let that day come when the actual trial begin and must appear before the judicial body to give
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a saint with a tremendous sense of humor is St. Thomas More. He was a renaissance man who knew how to pursue sanctity in the secular world. He liked to have so much fun that he kept a clown and a monkey in his house. He never had the sanctimonious air about him. He was cracking jokes all the time amid the serious work as Lord Chancellor of England. And when he was finally to be executed, he requested that he removed his beard from the chopping block since, according to him, it had nothing to do with the treason he was accused of committing. We need to cultivate our proper sense of humor as we go about our serious business of finding and loving God, and of serving others with our whole heart. After all, theres always a happy ending if we believe and love God.

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The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) announces the 1. Re-opening, for application or recommendation (with conforme), of the posistion of Overall Deputy Ombudsman [ODO] (vice Hon. Orlando C. Casimiro, whose term will end on 23 August 2013); and 2. Opening of judgeship positions in the following courts (with station codes in parenthesis to be indicated in the application): REGION VI Antique RTC, Br. 10 San Jose (07060201) Guimaras RTC, Br. 65, Jordan (07060600) Iloilo RTC, Br. 33, Iloilo City (07060401) REGION VII Cebu RTC, Br. 24, Cebu City (07070201-Special Court for Family Cases) MTCC, Br. 2, Cebu City (09070201-Election Court for Barangay Ofcials & Special Tax Court) MTCC, Brs. 3 & 4, Cebu City (09070201) MTCC, Br. 8, Cebu City (09070201 - Pilot Court for Small Claims Cases) REGION VIII Eastern Samar MTCC, Borongan City (10080101) Leyte RTC, Br. 9, Tacloban City (07080201 - Special Court for Environmental Cases) Samar RTC, Br. 32, Calbayog City (07080503) Southern Leyte RTC, Br. 26, San Juan (07080402)

Applications or recommendations for ODO post must be submitted in duplicate not later than 15 August 2013; and those for the judgeship positions, not later than 30 August 2013 to the JBC Receiving Section, Mezzanine, Supreme Court Centennial Bldg., Padre Faura St., Manila (Tel. No. 552-9607; Fax No. 552-9598; e-mail addresses jbc@supremecourt.gov.ph & jbc87supremecourt@gmail.com), together with two copies of newly accomplished and notarized Personal Data Sheet (JBC Form 1 - downloaded from the JBC Website http:/jbc.judiciary.gov.ph) with recent 2x2 ID picture. The following documents must be submitted by applicants for ODO not later than 23 August 2013, and by applicants for judgeship posts not later than 16 September 2013. Transcrip of Law School Records Birth Certificate or any other proof of age and citizenship Certificate of Admission to the Bar (with Bar Rating) Clearances from NBI and Ombudsman Clearance from the Office of the Bar Confidant (not required of Members of the Judiciary) Police Clearance from place of residence Results of the following medical examination (conducted within two months prior to the filing of the application or recommendation * Routine chest x-ray (exclding x-ray films) * Complete Blood Count * Routine Urinalysis * Blood Chemistry - FBS, BUN, Creatinine, Uric Acid,Cholesterol, and SGPT * Electrocardiogram (12-Lead) Sworn Medical Certificate with findings or impressions on the results of the said medical examination Income Tax Return or Certificate of Compensation Payment/ Tax Withheld for the two preceding years Sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Network for the past two years in case of applicants in government service, preceding year for those in private sector Affidavit that applicant was not a candidate for any elective office in the in the immediately preceding election

effects and advantages. It makes us see things better. It makes us more flexible and more able to handle varying situations. It gives us some space and distance from events so that we would be able to assess and judge things calmly and properly. And all this aside from its immediate effect of making everybody feel good, which is already a tremendous In the face of severe trials, joy expressed in wit and humor is a precious element to have. It can only show ones deep trust and confidence in the providence of God. Theres absolutely nothing to be afraid of. Theres the conviction that everything, including martyrdom, is an organic part of Gods saving plan for that person and for everyone else. A good example of their pieces if summoned. There Gringo.... you can talk to your hearts delight. -oOoSenators and some congressmen say they have lists and documents supporting the projects where their PDAF s was spent. Question: Will these lists reveal how much SOP, got into their pockets as revealed not so long ago by Senator Ping Lacson that a 30% share/ per project funded by the pork barrel is shared by legislators. Peanuts!!! Well according to the present whistle blowers it is now 60%. Hhew! Grrrrr!

Certificate from employer re Certificate of Compliance employment and pending/ with, or Exemption from, decided case (not required of the Mandatory Continuing Members of the Judiciary) Legal Education Program Clearance and Certificate of (for private practitioners) Good Standing from the IBP Two samples decisions/ National Office resolutions/pleadings Performance Rating for the Treatises, opinions, or past three years (for those in articles written, edited, or government service except published (if any) Members of the Judiciary) These requirements should be submitted in two complete sets (one original and one duplicate photocopied on a long bond paper) enclosed in separate long brown envelopes and accompanied with (1) a transmittal letter indicating all the submitted documents and (2) a compact disc containing scanned or electronic copies of all said documents. Previous applicants who are applying for the above-mentioned vacancies must inquire from Ms. Caroline C. Faustino of the JBC Secretariat (Tel. No. 552-9512) about their lacking or out of date (more than year from issuance) documentary requirements and submit them before the above-mentioned deadline. THOSE WITH INCOMPLETE OR OUT-OF-DATE DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS SHALL NEITHER BE INTERVIEWED NOR CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATION. 29 July 2013 (Sgd.) ENRIQUETA E. VIDAL Clerk of Court & Ex Officio Secretary

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late CESAR BARRO who died intestate extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-62481 registered in the name of Cesar Barro, rep. by Vicenta Barro, situated in Brgy. Abijao, Villaba, Leyte, containing an area of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Two (12,282) square meters and declared for taxation purposes in the name of Cesar Barro under Tax Declaration No. 05-41003-00740 R-12 for the year 2008; per Doc. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE No. 494, Page No. 99, Book No. 29, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Elroy Raymund S. Bertulfo. LSDE: August 5, 12 & 19, 2013 OF GLORIA P. VILLEGAS NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late GLORIA P. VILLEGAS who died single sometime last September 12, 1992, at Tanauan, Leyte extrajudicially EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION AMONG HEIRS settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, designated as Cad. Lot WITH SALE No. 5635, located at Brgy. Guindagan, Tanauan, Leyte containing an area of NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Spouses PEDRO CASTA.3224.59 ha. more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. 38029-00309, per Doc. No. OS and FELICISIMA CASTAOS extrajudicially settled, partitioned and 237, Page No. 47, Book No. 18, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Daniel E. Pen. adjudicated over a parcel of land: Parcel 1, A parcel of land, known as Cad. LSDE: August 5, 12 & 19, 2013 Lot No. 509, situated in the Brgy. Libas, Merida, Leyte, containing an area of Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Six (4,676) square meters, more or less, AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-29011-00357; Parcel 2, A parcel of land, known as NOTICE is hereby given that BONIFACIO COSTIN who died at Abuyog, Cad. Lot No. 369, situated in the Barangay of Lamanoc, Merida, Leyte, containLeyte executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land situated at ing an area of Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty (3,550) square meters, more Balocawe, Abuyog, Leyte, containing an area of 11,124 square meters, covered or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-29010-00077. A Deed of Sale was executed under Tax Declaration No. 08-01015-00160 declared in the name of the Heirs in favor of Susan P. Dewitt, widow and resident of Ormoc City, Philippines and of Bonifacio Costin. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Cipriano T. Sison, Luis A. Ponce married to Vermila T. Ponce and a resident of Poblacion Merida, Jr. Filipino of legal age, married to Anna Lissa Fabrigar and a resident of Brgy. Leyte, Philippines, both of legal ages and Filipinos; per Doc. No. 433, Page No. Can-uguib, Abuyog, Leyte, per Doc. No. 381, Page No. 78, Book No. 19, Series 88, Book No. CCXVI, Series of 2010 of Notary Public Atty. Nicolas S. Magla- of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Erwin V. Belleza. sang LSDE: August 5, 12 & 19, 2013 LSDE: August 5, 12 & 19, 2013

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF THE LATE CESAR BARRO

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of one CLOTILDE CULTURA BALAN who died intestate in Borongan, Eastern Samar, executed an affidavit of adjudication over a parcel of mixed residential/agricultural land located at Tungkip, No. 01, Llorente, Eastern Samar Survey 129, with an area of 2,207 square meters, evidenced by TD/ARP No. 05-1300100735 in the name of Clotilde C. Balan, per Doc. No. 520, Page No. 125, Book No. XVI, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. Rufilo L. Tan. LSDE: August 5, 12 & 19, 2013

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of Juan Rogas extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a certain parcel of land covered by Tax Decl. No. 02-31020-00489-R11, declared in the name Juan Rogas designated as Cad. Lot No. 8717, containing an area of 1.4183 hectares, more or less; per Doc. no. 254, Page No. 51, Book No. III, Series of 2004 of Notary Public Atty. Enerio N. Ocariza Jr. LSDE: August 5, 12 & 19, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PETRA A. CHIONG extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a certain parcel of agricultural land situated in Brgy. Sabang, Palompon, Leyte, under Tax Declaration No. 583 R06, declared in the name of Arevalo, Rosalia containing an area of 0.2475 hectares, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Cesar G. Asis Jr. and Sheila S. Asis, both of legal ages, Filipino citizens and residents of Brgy. Central III, Palompon, Leyte heirs hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY ABSOLUTELY and unconditionally unto the said VENDEES; per Doc. No. 413, Page No. 10, Book No. LVIII, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Camilo P. Esmero. LSDE: August 5, 12 & 19, 2013

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NOTICE is hereby given that RODOLFO G. HERNANDEZ, MARIA ELENA H. TANGONAN, LILIA HERNANDEZ MORTERA and RUSTICO G. HERNANDEZ, all of legal age, Filipinos, residents of United States of America represented in this act by their attorney-in-fact ELPIDIO MORTERA, of legal age, Filipino, married, a resident of Barangay Tabalong, Municipality of Dauis, Province of Bohol executed a Deed of Absolute Sale over a parcel of land (Lot 1150-A of the Subdivision Plan, (LRC) Psd-124463, being a portion of Lot 1150, Tacloban Cadastre, LRC Cad. Rec. No. F Patent), situated in Brgy. Marasbaras, City of Tacloban, Island of Leyte, TCT No. T-3484 containing an area of Two Hundred and Fifty Seven (257) square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Palo, Inc. a corporation sole duly registered and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines with Principal office in the Municipality of Palo; per Doc. No. 408, Page No. 83, Book No. VIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Henry L. Yaokasin, Jr. LSDE: August 5, 12 & 19, 2013

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INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee of the Local Government Unit of Oras, Eastern Samar invites interested suppliers on the bidding for the Purchase of Construction Materials for the Rehabilitation of Drainage Canal, viz; Name of Project Location ABC I a. : Purchase of Construction Materials for Rehabilitation of Drainage Canal : Brgy. Butnga, Oras E. Samar : Three Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Ten Pesos (PhP 389,310.00) CONCRETE WORKS Estimated Quantity 60 cu.m. Materials (Delivered to Site) Portland Cement bags 450 Washed Gravel cu.m. 60 Sand cu.m. 30 10mm0 x 6m DRSB pcs. 628 # Tire Wire kg. 50 1/4 thich Ordinary Plywood pcs. 20 Assorted CWN kg. 25 Assorted sizes Coco Lumber bd.ft. 600 MASONRY WORKS Qty. = 24 sq.m. Materials (Delivered to Jobsite) 4 CHB pcs. 300 Portland Cement bags 24 Gravel cu.m. 2 Sand cu.m. 1 10mm0 x 6m DRSB pc. 46 #16 Tie Wire kg. 2 4 O PVC Sanitary Pipe pcs. 8 4 O PVC Sanitary Pipe pcs. 5 pcs. 5 4 O x 90o PVC Sanitary Elbow 2 O PVC Sanitary Pipe pcs. 2 2 O PVC Sanitary Tee pcs. 1 pcs. 2 2 O x 90o PVC Sanitary Elbow 2 O PVC Sanitary Trap pcs. 2 : : August 27, 2013, 9:00 AM August 27, 2013, 10:00 AM Municipal Engineers Office

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INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee of the Local Government Unit of Oras, Eastern Samar invites interested suppliers on the bidding for the Purchase of Construction Materials for the Rehabilitation of Drainage Canal, viz; Name of Project Location ABC A. Purchase of Construction Materials for Rehabilitation of Municipal Building : Brgy. Butnga, Oras E. Samar : Four Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Four Pesos & 58/100 (PhP 453,904.58) Materials (Delivered to Site) 2 x 3 x 12 good lumber bd.ft. 120 2 x 2 x 12 good lumber bd.ft. 128 1/4 thk marine plywood pc. 64 3/4 thk plyboard pc. 15 Wood Glue liter 2 Drawer handle pcs. 14 drawer lock pcs. 14 drawer roller guide pcs. 20 piano hinges l.m. 3.5 padlock pcs. 2 wood stain gal 2 clear gloss gal 2 Sand Paper (assorted) doz. 2 Assorted Finishing Nails kg. 5 FURNISHING Executive Table pc. 1 Executive Chair pc. 1 Side Tables pc. 2 Wooden Chairs pc. 5 Lectern pc. 1 Office Table pc. 1 Coffee Table pc. 1 STAIRS, BALLUSTERS & RAILINGS lot 1 TILE WORKS Qty. = 288 sq.m. Materials (delivered to jobsite) 0.30x0.30 wood tiles pcs. 3100 wood glue gal. 48 PAINTING LUMP SUM LOT 1 :

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Deadline for Submission of Bids Opening of Bids

Deadline for Submission of Bids Opening of Bids

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August 27, 2013, 2:00 PM August 27, 2013, 3:00 PM Municipal Engineers Office

The BAC reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process and to reject all bids at any time prior to award of contract, waive any defects therein, and accept the offer most advantageous to the government. (Sgd.) ENGR. ARTEMIO MAISO Mun. Engineer / BAC Chairman

The BAC reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process and to reject all bids at any time prior to award of contract, waive any defects therein, and accept the offer most advantageous to the government. (Sgd.) ENGR. ARTEMIO MAISO Mun. Engineer / BAC Chairman

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Tacloban and several towns in Leyte and Samar, launched its AlkanSSSiya Program among inmates at the Tacloban City Jail. About 120 prisoners are saving daily at P12

which they remit at the end of the month before the SSS. The daily saving will total to P312, the minimum premium set by the SSS for its members. Cajucom said that

next month, they would also launch same program involving 300 pedicab drivers plying along Robinsons Place. She said that each pedicab driver is to save P12 daily which they will deposit in a coin slot put up by the SSS at the barangay hall in Brgy.77. Cajucom said that

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NEWS

Monday, 19 August 2013

The Contractors Performance Evaluation System (CPES) Team composed of Engr. Joselito A. Lavarias, Engineer II, Bureau of Construction, and Engr. Jose B. Eguilos, Engineer III, Region I, from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Central Office paid a three-day visit at DPWH Samar First District Engineering Office (SFDEO) based in Calbayog City to conduct assessment of the contractors performance on the various projects implemented by the District Office. The CPES Team conducted the evaluation together with SFDEO Project and Resident Engineers. The projects that were evaluated were 1) Replacement/Rehabilitation/ Retrofitting/Strengthening of three bridge projects Bugtong Bridge, Rosales Bridge and Malaga Bridge along Daang Maharlika (SM) (San Juanico-San Isidro Bridge), 2) Road Opening/Concreting of Calbayog Diversion Road (including ROW), 3) Rehabilitation of Flood Control along Calbayog-Catarman Road, Brgy. Oquendo, Cal-

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DPWH CY 2013 Lump Sum, DPWH CY 2012 Savings, and Basic Education Facilities. CPES evaluation findings were discussed by the CPES Team with the concerned Project Engineers (PEs) during the Exit Conference held at DPWH SFDEO Conference Room on August 15, 2013. SFDEO will be given thirty (30) days to require the contractors to implement the recommended measures to rectify defects and deficiencies observed in the field by the CPES Team.
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PALO, Leyte- The Department of Education (DepEd) here in the region continue to promote the revitalization of girl scouting movement in all schools in Eastern Visayas through the issuance of Regional Memorandum No. 178 S. 2013. DepEd has always been recognizing the significant role of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) in producing remarkable and empowered women leaders through the realization of the ideals of womanhood in the home, the nation, and the world community, DepEd Regional Director Luisa Bautista-Yu, said. With this, DepEd widely promotes membership advising all girl-pupil, girl-student, parents and teachers from the public and private elementary, and secondary schools to become members of GSP, she added. However, Bautista-Yu clarifies that membership is voluntary and shall not be made a condition for enrolment, transfer, or clearance of students. Additionally, there is no quota on membership required. Membership registration period has started this month until November. DepEd officials and personnel are urged as well to become active members of the GSP and to positively contribute to the development and implementation of quality girl scouting program. DepEd has also proposed to the superintendents and school heads to designate a Girl Scouting Program Coordinator in their respective districts and schools. Coordinators are the ones who will be facilitating the conduct of the membership campaign, as well as the other activities and initiatives of the GSP that will develop scouting concepts, values and skills among pupils and students, and more importantly, make scouting visible in the community not only during the Scouting Month celebration.
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