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vol. XXIV, NO. 16 Bicol, the philippines november 6-12, 2016 P5.00

Federalism talk still

MAGELLAN, NOT
FIRST EUROPEAN

nebulous: Sen. De lima

TO HAVE SEEN PH
By Frank Penones Jr.

By Frank Peones Jr.

IRIGA CITY --- Senator Leila de
Lima has expressed apprehensions
on the plan of the Duterte adminis-
tration to shift to a federal system of
government.
My fear is that the federal form
will entrench political dynasties more
than dismantling them, De Lima said
when she visited here yesterday the
tomb of her father who once served as
COMELEC Commissioner.
She did not elaborate how federal-
ism will perpetuate political dynasties
but she added that, they will negate
the envisioned change, which is em-
Senator De lima powering and promoting local auton-
omy.
She noted that at present, there are
only three regions which are prepared
to be on their own.
How about the rest? she pointed
out.
Administration leaders like House
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has pro-
posed that the poorer regions can be
joined with their more prosperous
neighbors, citing the case of Samar and
Leyte which can be merged with Cebu,
and the Caraga region, with Davao.
De Lima, however, said that this will
only create further dependency by the
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Project Cistern to be launched in Bicol

NAGA CITY The DA- and Poverty (PAHP) will by agrarian reform benefi- Philippine delegation to Bra-
DAR-DENR-DILG Na- launch Project Cistern next ciaries to utilize rainwater zil led by Vice President Leni
tional Convergence Initia- year. Modeled after Bra- in irrigation and combat Robredo; DAR Undersecre-
tive for Sustainable Rural zils Zero Hunger Strategy, water shortage during El tary Rosalina Bistoyong and
Development (NCI-SRD) the project will install water Nino. DSWD Assistant Secretary NAGA CITY - Ferdinand Magellan is not the first
in tandem with the Part- harvesting facilities in farms The project is an applica- Camilo Gudmalin sometime known European to have seen and reached the Philip-
nership Against Hunger under PAHP and occupied tion of lessons learned by the (Turn to page 9) pines, a Bicol historian claims in his recent book on the
famed sailor.
According to Dr. Danilo Madrid Gerona, author of Ferdi-
nand Magellan: The Armada de Maluccco and the European
Discovery of the Philippines, the honor belongs to another
Portuguese, Duarte Barbosa.
Gerona based his claim on Barbosas own book where
he recorded his travels in the Moluccas and its neighboring
islands in 1511 or a decade earlier than 1521, the year that
Magellan reached the Philippines.
Some of the nearby places he visited include an island
named Tendaya and Solor.
In Tendaya, Barbosa noted that the natives had this in-
credible practice of sawing (serrar) their teeth.
Gerona believes that Tendaya refers to the Samar-Leyte
area where this pre-colonial practice of sangka or tooth lev-
eling was recorded by the Jesuit historian Francisco Alcina
in his Historia de Bisaya published in 1668.
Solor, the historian argues, clearly corresponds to Sulu
which Barbosa wrote has pearls which the residents pick
Philippine delegation to Brazil led by Vice President Leni Robredo; DAR Undersecretary Rosalina Bistoyong and DSWD (Turn to page 8)
Assistant Secretary Camilo Gudmalin. -photos courtesy of NCI

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 2 bikol reporter
editorial
Our Patchwork
Public Works
In 2012, the anti-graft Court sentenced
three officials of the Department of
Public Works and Highways from 6-12
years of imprisonment for the defective
construction of the PhP21.25 million
Nabua Dam and Reservoir Project which
threatened the lives of thousands of
residents in Iriga, Baao and Nabua when
it collapsed after a typhoon in December
1993, or just 19 months after it was
finished.
The project, which was a misnomer
because it was located in Perpetual Help
in Iriga City, had so many deviations
from the specifications according to
expert witnesses like, using smaller
boulders for the riprap walls, the use of
small stones for the lining apron and a
smaller base-width which was less than
what was specified in the contract.
Cursorily, some of these defects were
observable in that section of the Naga
River Revetment Project in barangay
San Felipe in Naga which collapsed
November 4 following days of incessant
rains.
The collapse part is located at the
bend of the Naga river, and therefore is
expected to be at the receiving end of a
sudden surge or increase of the volume
of water, as it did in this case.
This had been proven in revetment
projects all over the world, which showed
that because these are infrastructure-
heavy, they alter or interfere with nature
by defacing riverine topography and
hydrology.
We will be monitoring results of the
investigation of the DPWH on this as
we hope that it will be transparent on its
probe and even as we will bring this to
the attention of the President.
After all, it is peoples money that had
been spent on this.
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opinion
Singapore Revisited
(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co.,
CPAs-DFK International is past chair
of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, PICPA
past president and Hall-of-Famer,
and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement
Awardee).
CHANGING TIMES: We have just
returned from our visit to the island
state of Singapore which continues to
bustle with economic activities. It has
shifted emphasis from financial, tech-
nological and medical offers to its
current pre-occupation which is tour-
ism. The not-so-good news is with
the competition offered by its ASEAN
neighbors in the field of tourism, the
gross national product growth of Sin-
gapore went down recently to just
2-3% (comparatively lower than those
of other ASEAN countries).
With its economic base figures, Sin-
gapores current economic, as rate of
growth is still tremendous. The head
of government encourages the Sin-
gaporeans to maximize their contribu-
tions to the economy by generating
more in terms of production and ser-
vice deliveries. Government experts
are on their drawing boards poring at
the statistics. With their amiable and
inspirational leader in due time, the
economic stride of Singapore will once
again be phenomenal. Faith in their
leadership always carry them through.
Enviable!
MACRO-ECONOMY, FOREIGN
POLICY: No matter what our gov-
ernment says - our foreign policy af-
fects our economic growth. For now
our state financial leaders say the
weakeningof the Phil. peso as against
the US Dollar benefits (peso-wise) our
OFWs and their families. Same ben-
efits (daw) go to our exporters. But the
continuing slide in our stock market
indicates that many foreign investors
Sen. Sottos Bill 1207 & Speaker Alvarez Bill protects
Grafters & P8 trillion Infrastructure Projects
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez
and Sen. Vicente Sotto filed separate
bills that prevents the Sandigan Bayan
from suspending executive public
officials charged for graft and corruption
cases against them committed before
their incumbency. Sottos Bill 1207,
nobody is above the law. Why should
former executive public officials be
exempted from suspension. This is
unfair to non-executive public officials
in the government who are immediately
suspended. It can be considered an
obstruction of justice. It contradicts
President Dutertes campaign promise
to get rid of illegal drugs and corruption
in the government in three to six months.
That can be done thru speedy justice.
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio
Morales reportedly expressed frustration
on dilatory tactics on graft and corruption
cases of high profile personalities like
former governor of CamSur L-Ray
Villafuerte, former governor of CamNorte
Edgardo Tallado and those involved in
the PDAP scam.
It was reported that the Sandigan
imposed a ninety days (90 days)
suspension on L-Ray Villafuerte and
Edgardo Tallado, but they continue to
discharge their duties in Congress. Rep.
Villafuerte, former governor of CamSur,
is facing graft charges in connection
with twenty million (P20M) fuel purchase
without proper bidding during his term.
I wonder if President Duterte knows the
bill of his ally Speaker Alvarez.
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unlimited
Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATAN
may have reasons to doubt the solid-
ity of our economic strides!
They say dont mind the Ameri-
can tourists (they can go elsewhere!).
Anyway volume Chinese visitors
have come in droves. But these are
the low-spending groups (led by flag-
carrying tour leaders). They stay in
middle class hotels for just 2-nights or
3-nights. Our DOT needs to extrapo-
late the supposed advantages of invit-
ing more Chinese visitors instead of
tour groups from the West. Of course,
the better option is to get tourists from
all over the world for them to savor
our hospitality by spending their travel
budgets.
BSP RATES: The Bangko Sen-
tral ng Pilipinas (BSP) term deposit
auction last week picked up yields of
2.692% for the 28 days, and 2.5189%
for the shorter 7-days. These are
higher than the rates of the previous
auctions. BSP Gov. Amando M. Tet-
angco, Jr. said the healthy uptake in
the 28-day tenor is reflective of mar-
ket reactions on the expected possible
US Fed action after the US election
next week. (Whether we like it or not
US is still the worlds leader in finan-
cial affairs).
At the recent auction, BSP award-
from
my
window
nenita fuentebella-peones
When I heard over radio RMN-
DWNX that the government will spend
Eight Trillion pesos (P8 Trillion) for
infrastructure projects in six years, I
wonder what are those projects because
P8 trillion is a lot of money. I guess many
of us feel the same as I do. When the
following was published in the Philippine
Daily Inquirer dated Nov. 4, 2016, I
felt happy because it is needed by the
people and I will push the wheels of
economic and social development fast.
But it will depend on its implementation.
At least there are things to wait for.
The Philippines infrastructure deficit
due to underspending of the past
administration.
Transportation Projects:
South line rail project from
Manila to Sorsogon province.
Widening of the road from
Tutuban in Manila to Valenzuela City
Road improvement to connect
Valenzuela to Quezon City
November 6 - 12, 2016
ed the full P120B against tenders of
P232.8B for the longer tenor. While
the 7-day yielders used to be fixed at
2.5% for months it recently fetched
a higher 2.5189% weighted aver-
age. This may be indicative of grad-
ually increasing interest rates for
both domestic deposits and loans.
It is also reflective of the gradual
cheapening of the peso exchange
value as well as in the continuing
decline in the volume of traded cor-
porate stocks! Ano na kaya ito?
ATM CARDS: The Bankers As-
sociation of the Philippines (BAP)
issued a reminder and public advi-
sory to cardholders for them to en-
sure that their ATM cards and debit
cards are security-enabled EMV
(Euromoney Master Card Visa) as
required by the BSP. If they feel
unsure, BAP officials said deposi-
tors must ask their respective banks
whether the cards issued to them
are EMV chip-enabled and whether
they have additional security fea-
tures.
EMV ATM and debit cards were
created to protect customer informa-
tion and inter-operability of payment
networks, and reduce card fraud.
It is the responsibility of banks to
protect depositors money and that
this technology migration is a mani-
festation of the banks commitment
to the depositing public. BAP mem-
bers began their EMV migration si-
multaneous with the BSP directive
in 2013 and up to 2017 shifting their
card issuances to be equipped with
extra safeguards.
ST. MATTHEW: ASK and it shall
be given; SEEK and you shall find;
KNOCK and it shall be opened.
Sta. Monica-Lawton-BGC
link bridge to decongest traffic along
Edsa
UP-Miriam-Ateneo viaduct to
decongest the road around the major
universities in Quezon City
NLEx-SLEx connector road
to ease movement from the south to
the north of Luzon
A bus rapid transit system
from Bonifacio Global City to Ninoy
Aquino International Airport
Metro Manila-Clark railway
N e w t e r m i n a l a t C l a r k
International Airport to make it world-
class
Seaports used by the roll-on
roll-off network
Clark Green City, described
as a good plan of the Aquino
administration, to be continued to
entice people to move away from too
crowded Metro Manila
Link between Subic port and
Clark airport to lessen the number of
delivery trucks on the road in Metro
Manila
Iloilo-Guimaras-Negros-
Cebu linkd bridge to allow people to
travel through these provinces by car
Davao City bypass to cut
travel time through Davao provinces
Mindanao railways, but
only about 200 kilometers of the
2,000 km project can be expected
to be completed during the Duterte
administration.
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 NovemBer 6 - 12, 2016 3 BIkol reporter

title corrections Phl economy growing still: Rep. Salceda

Facilitated
LEGAZPI CITY -- The time the Philippine peso tion from US during a recent
countrys economic growth neared P50 to the dollar was official visit to China.
has continued despite the when the global financial sys- Salceda said the weakening
The Land Registration Authority (LRA) issued a Cir- weakening of the Philippine tem was melting down and of the peso against the dollar
cular (No. 31-2016 dated October 25, 2016) confirming peso against the US dollar, the Central Bank raised inter- may be attributed to a global
the system of facilitation of corrections of clerical or which was allegedly trig- ests to defend it. This time, it phenomenon in all emerging
typographical errors on specifically-identified Certifi- gered by President Rodrigo has been driven by the Presi- markets anticipating a US
cates of Titles. Dutertes outbursts against dents cursing of his trading Federal reserve hike.
This process is aligned with the computerized system of the United States, Albay partners and his finance chief He said the US Federal re-
LRA or the Land Titling Computerization Project (LTCP), second district Rep. Joey accepting the declines. serve increase would not only
which enables the timely and secure registration of land Salceda said Thursday. There was little change in affect the Philippine market
titles in the country through the application of Information Asked to comment on a the Philippine currency from rep. sAlceDA but other countries as well,
Technology. report that the Philippine cur- Friday at P48.43 per dollar, specifically citing Mexico as
It was found out that the conversion of land titles under rency rate could possibly fall added the report. dent Duterte and in dismiss- the worst to be affected.
the LTCP occasionally results in errors by the LRA Applica- to P50 to a dollar next year Local markets were shut ing allegations that the peso Salceda said to cushion the
tion User. These are referred to as merely clerical or typo- due to the governments fail- Monday and Tuesday for the has weakened due to the economic impact of such rate
graphical in nature. The correction process provided under ure to sustain a good relation- holidays. The peso has weak- Presidents tirades against his increase the President and his
LRA Circular No. 51-2013, insures that corrections shall ship with its trading partners, ened from a seven-month trading partners, specifically economic managers have re-
not result in the alteration of the description of the land or Salceda said the economic high of P45.85 on June 9 be- the US. cently expanded to two major
change in the interests recorded in the Certificates of Title. impact is a global phenom- fore Duterte started his six- The Albay lawmaker said markets, such as China for $
The requirements and procedure for the correction of enon related to the anticipa- year term, said the report. it would be unfair to put the 24 billion in investments fol-
clerical typographical errors on specifically-identified tion of a US Federal interest Salceda, one of the coun- blame on Dutertes cursing of lowed by Japan with $ 25 bil-
Certificates of Title after the lapse of the previous allowable increase. trys leading economists, US President Barack Obama lion worth of investments.
period for correction shall follow the procedures set forth in The report said the last was quick to defend Presi- and announcing a separa- (Turn to page 9)
Section III of LRA Circular No. 51-2013.
In addition to the requirements listed in Section II of LRA
Ciculars No. 51-2013, the following documents must be fur- NGCP holds journ confab for Information Officers
nished to the LRA Central Office as mandatory supporting
document for the RSU:
a. Owners Duplicate and all Co-owners Duplicate Cer-
tificate of Tide;
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cArD health programs

reach fringe villages
About 500 microfinance
clients in Mulanay, Que-
zon Province received free
medical, dental and optical
services recently during the
Community Health Day led
by the Microfinance and
Health Protection (MaHP)
Program unit of CARD
Mutually Reinforcing Insti-
tutions (CARD MRI), a so-
cial development organiza-
tion that aims to eradicate
poverty in the country.
Through MaHP, CARD
MRI provides health services
by bringing medical practi-
tioners closer to the commu-
nities where economically-
challenged families can avail
quality services for free or at
a reasonably low price.
Providing the members
with affordable and quality
medicines is made possible
through BotiCARD, Inc., a
pharmacy and one of the in-
stitutions of CARD MRI.
With dentists, nurses and
doctors, CHD are continu-
ously held over the country
three to four times every
month serving CARD mem-
bers, their dependents and
even non- members.
In eradicating poverty,
we must also eradicate pos-
sible causes of health prob-
lems. This is why we are
really putting our efforts in
our regular health programs.
Financial assistance is not
enough to help poor fami-
lies. We also need to consider
their health so they can work
and give them more opportu-
nities to get out of poverty,
says MaHP Deputy Director
Dr. Roderick Belen.
During the CHD, microfi-
nance clients who have low
or no access to health care
availed free health services
such as dental care and ex-
traction, free generic medi-
cines, and medical check-up.
Microfinance clients will
find it difficult to focus on
By ANA-lIZA s. Journalism seminar, the par- over the country to ensure by its President, Lizel S. Ma-
their business if their family
mAcAtANGAy takers were given talks on the the steady flow of energy in catangay since this is also the
is prone to illness due to lack
importance of writing com- every household, offices or mandate of our office. We
of health care. This will affect
NAGA CITY --- Before munication, basic newswrit- similar establishments. Lu- need the cooperation of the
their means of livelihood and
the long holiday break for ing tips, roles and obligations zon is the largest grid in the community to ensure that our
will hinder them in meeting
their basic needs and even- Undas, selected Munici- of a press relations officer NGCP network, hosting a transmission lines are being
tually ending up using their pal Information Officers and how to maintain media population of 52.4m. The re- taken cared of and that the
savings for health expenses. (MIO) coming from differ- contacts which is very vital gion account for 73 percent members of the community
To avoid submerging them- ent municipalities in Ca- for the LGUs mandate for of the countrys total power are also safe.
selves in debts due to health marines Sur undertook a information dissemination. demand and we need the co- The day-long activity was
expenses, we make sure to one - day basic journalism NGCP Corporate Com- operation of every commu- wrapped up with a facility tour
provide them not only with confab, October 28 at Villa munications Division Re- nity to deliver our mandate of at the NGCP compound-Naga
financial but health services Caceres Hotel, here. gional Head Nelson Bautista delivering safe and reliable substation/ district office. The
as well, mentions CARD The activity, spearheaded acknowledged the MIOs electricity. group was welcomed by En-
MRI Founder and Managing by the Camarines Sur En- vital role in serving as a link NGCP Regional Commu- gineer George Duque, Naga
Director Dr. Jaime Aristotle ergy Press Corps through the between the LGU and the nications and Public Affairs Converter Station Chief and
B. Alip. National Grid Corporation municipalitys constituents Officer Nilda E. Somera said was followed by a short pre-
CARD believes that good of the Philippines (NGCP) and their significant task in an interview that the re- sentation of how NGCP op-
health is important in reach- Inc., endeavors to enrich the to ensure the safety of the sponsibility of balancing the erates as discussed by Engr.
ing social development. It knowledge of the participants community by familiarizing demand and supply of elec- Ferdinand Belen. Engr. Juvy
has been providing health in press relations, familiarize themselves with the trans- tricity to efficiently serve the Arroyo of the High Voltage
programs to its clients since them on some energy techni- mission equipment particu- consumers lies on the shoul- Direct Current (HVDC)
August 2006. The next series cal terms and the role of the larly those households where der of NGCP. Naga Converter station ex-
of community health days are NGCP as the sole transmis- the NGCP lines transcends. We fully support this plains the transformation of
set in the areas of Laguna, sion utility of the country. NGCP has a lot of tow- project of the Camarines Sur AC/DC current from Naga to
Quezon, and Marinduque. Dubbed Power 101 and ers and transmission lines all Energy Press Corps headed Ormoc and vice versa.
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brewed Panandaliang Aliw

coffee Sigurado ko, pakatapos mahiling
kan mga tawo si laban ni Pacquiao,
malilingawan na iyan makalipas nin Dis*Karte
Alagad, igwa pang
mahalaga sa aaaah pakatapos
kan orgasmo, o kusog nin suntok
mas

jahZ tria sf. Endriga perang aldaw. ni Pacman.

Natural lang iyan. Kaipuhan
atubangon kan mga tawo an angat kan *Kusyon Aram ta yan kun namata kita
asin namamati an kapreskohan kan
" Silver & Blue" realidad, oro-aldaw, an kakakanon,
an pambayad sa renta sa harong, an *Kurso ambon o nahihiling an pagsirang
kan saldang.
"Glory to God in the Highest pantuition. Namamati ta iyan kun kinakarga
and peace to His people on Bako si Pacquiao an enot asin huring ta an sarong omboy o kataning an
Earth... kinaban kan mga namamanwaan. frank peones jr. mahimbong na kuting sa katre.
Glory, glory to God!" Saro pa, an boksing ngonyan saro An tunay na kaogmahan yaon
na sanang negosyo. Bako na ining sa sararadit na mga bagay, kun
My spine tingled as
goosebumps crept to me upon sports. Parte na ini kan kapitalistang sanang konsumedores sa merkado. minsan dai ta naririsa, kun minsan
hearing the choir , Archbishop sistema na ginagamit an hawak An kaogmahan, naagi na sanang risadohon na marhay kaya satuyan
Tirona nodding in tune; the nganing konsumohon sa sarong bilada basang, garo one-night stand sa nang pinapasipara.
priests shutting their eyes, nin laban. Ini an nagpapaliwanag kan sarong baratong motel. Sa sunod, pumundo kamo
overwhelmed. The church
mga prominenteng pagpapahiling Mga pakulo ni Vice Ganda o kaya sa paglakaw asin hilingon an
rumbled with applause as the
celebrants paraded their way kan mga pangaran nin mga produkto, kan Eat Bulaga. pagbuswak nin sarong burak o
to the altar. magpoon sa Tecate abot sa Trust Dai ta binabasol kayan si Arum bagong ugbos na dahon.
There was a particular priest condom. o kaya si Adam Smith. Igwa kitang Sigurado ako may matadom
among them; chinky eyes from Asin ini an krisis kan satong libog asin orag sa laog kan satong sa saindong isip, orog pa sa
smiling about, feeling like he
panahon. An mga tawo saro na pagkatawo. kapangganahan ni Pacquiao.
was at the Emmy's, waving. A
celebrity priest, guess who?
Everyone put their hands
together, as the eye- glassed,
intellegent 'dictator' made his
Happy 25th Sacerdotal
Supreme Court on the Marcos Role, 1989
trail, and tapped the mic. "Firsts
first, thank you for coming," his Anniversary, LOLO PADI! FLASHBACK to 27 years By Soliman M. Santos, Jr. Filipino people to justify the
unfaded lopsided grins can ago. Marcos vs. Manglapus, authoritarian rule. It also
be seen afar. "I made sure Fr. Wilmer Joseph S. Tria 6 November 2016, Naga City
G.R. No. 88211, September means that we are no better
every soul invited, came; with the celebrity priest during his 15, 1989, 177 SCRA 668. It than he was. . I am for
and legal, for resolving the tanks and firepower, kept
NO EXCUSES." Of course, 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary is the Philippine Supreme Marcos return not because
constitutional issue. Those vigil, prayed, and in countless
that earned a chuckle from his Court (SC) Decision that negative assessments of manner and ways contributed I have a score to settle with
audience. "As long as it comes his loyalists, on the road to the law students are taught and Marcos may however be time, effort and money to him. [My son] Dittos death
to mind, this day, is my mother's reception, no, not a wedding recite on regarding residual more relevant to the Marcos put an end to an evidently or my arrest are scores that
85th birthday, we should all reception where his comedy unstated powers of the Libingan burial issue at hand, untenable claim to power of can not be settled.I feel the
bless her." A pen drop could be speech wore feedbacks from President. On this basis, the pending in the SC, such as a dictator. The removal of the ex-Presidents death abroad
heard. "She's right there!" he countless guests. SC En Banc upheld President along the lines of the petition Marcoses from the Philippines (presented in the dailies as
said pointing to the frontmost His past students, teachers Corazon Aquinos barring therein of martial law victim was a moral victory for the imminent) would leave him
lane where a woman that and classmates there, threw former President Ferdinand Etta Rosales. Filipino people; and the unpunished for his crimes
gray amply covering her hair, him hilarious remarks his time Marcos from getting his wish The Marcos vs. Manglapus installation of the present to country and countrymen.
waved. of 'dictatorship' to return from his Hawaii exile Decision itself, to start with, administration, a realization of If punishment is due, let this
The brief man started to " ' Yo u d o n ' t k n o w t h e to the country to die. The right contains a class by itself and obedience to the peoples leadership inflict it. But let him
poise his batchmates with answer? Give me 10 push- to return to ones country in caveat while summarizing will. (at pp. 701-02) stand trial and accord him due
ridiculous reminiscing, and ups' ," one of his now grown issue then is certainly much that negative assessment of Senior dissenting Justice process. Now that the shoe
some descriptions. He went students exclaimed, " That was more fundamental than the Marcos, thus: This case is Gutierrez, Jr. for his part puts is on the other foot, let no more
one by one, every once in a what he used to tell us when we Marcos issue now at hand unique. It should not create it in terms of human rights of human rights violations be
while receiving a deafening couldn't answer!" in the SC regarding his a precedent, the case of a for all: It was precisely repeated against any one,
laughter and snorts from the Even after the mass, here entitlement to be buried in the dictator forced out of office the banning by Mr. Marcos of friend or foe. In a democratic
attendees around, the people we were, laughter still echoed national cemetery of heroes, and into exile after causing the right to travel by Senators framework, there is no such
almost chewing their teeth out. through! So, who's this mystery the Libingan ng mga Bayani. twenty years of political, Benigno Aquino, Jr., Jovito thing as getting even. (at pp.
And when it came to a point he guy? The full 15-member SC economic and social havoc Salonga, and scores of other 727-29) Wow!
remembered his times; he shed He's the one and only, drum vote then was a close 8-7. in the country and who within undesirables and threats to Finally, for whatever it
a tear but did not leave a roll, please Reverend Father The majority 8 were Justice the short space of three years national security during that may be worth for the Marcos
stand- up joke for the win. Wilmer Joseph Sumayao Tria, Irene Cortes (the ponente seeks to return, is in a class by unfortunate period which led Libingan burial issue at hand,
Smiles didn't get deserted otherwise called , 'the celebrity or decision writer), Chief itself. (at p. 682) But maybe the framers of our present dissenting Justice Paras had
from the unscratched faces of priest. Justice Marcelo Fernan no longer. Constitution not only to re- this practical suggestion then:
(with separate Concurring The ponente Justice enact but to strengthen the It is therefore clear to me, all
The role of the Principal Today Opinion), Justices Andres
Narvasa, Ameurfina Melencio-
Cortes goes on to say: We
cannot also lose sight of the
declaration of this right. Media
often asks, what else is new?
other opinions to the contrary
notwithstanding, that the
By Cynthia G. Infante - Principal II Herrera, Emilio Gancayco, fact that the country is only I submit that we now have a former President should be
Nabua Central Pilot School, Nabua East District Carolina Grio-Aquino, Leo now beginning to recover freedom loving and humane allowed to return to our country
Medialdea, and Florenz from the hardships brought regime. I regret that the Courts under the conditions that he
The role of the principal today is in a state of change. This is a Regalado. The minority 7 about by the plunder of the decision in this case sets back and the members of his family
debatable in the education, now turns to view the principal's po- were Justices Hugo Gutierrez economy attributed to the the gains that our country has be under house arrest in his
sition today in this continuum of role transition and it includes the Jr., Isagani Cruz, Teodoro Marcoses and their close achieved in terms of human hometown in Ilocos Norte,
perceived directions that this role will take in tomorrow's schools. Padilla, Abraham Sarmiento, associates and relatives, rights, especially human rights and should President Marcos
The effective principals are expected to be effective instruc- Edgardo Paras, Abdulwahid many of whom are still here in for those whom we do not like or any member of his family
tional leaders, the principal must be knowledgeable about cur- Bidin and Florentino Feliciano, the Philippines in a position to or those who are against us. die, the body should not be
riculum development, teacher and instructional effectiveness, all of whom except the latter destabilize the country, while (at pp. 713-14) Might we taken out of the municipality
staff development and teacher evaluation, agree with this holis- two had separate Dissenting the Government has barely hear that again not being set of confinement and should
tic view of the principal's role. However, this holistic definition of Opinions. scratched the surface, so to back these days: the gains be buried within ten (10) days
leadership and management to be: an active, collaborative form While the vote was divided, speak, in its efforts to recover that our country has achieved from date. (at p. 717)
of leadership where the principal works "with teachers to shape turning as it did on the the enormous wealth stashed in terms of human rights As we said early on, the
the school as a workplace in relation to shared goals, teachers balance between presidential Dissenting Justice Cruz, a above quoted passages from
away by the Marcoses in
collaboration, teacher learning opportunities, teacher commit- power to act on a serious the SC Decision in Marcos vs.
foreign jurisdictions. Then, We renown constitutionalist and
ment, and student learning. threat to national interest and Manglapus are mere obiter
cannot ignore the continually libertarian, said: It is my
The mode of instructional leadership provides for learning welfare on one hand and an dicta, and were not decisive
increasing burden imposed on belief that the petitioner, as a
and working with others - teachers, students and parents - to individuals right to return to for that case. But as judicial
the economy by the excessive citizen of the Philippines, is
improve instructional quality. It is their responsibility to create
his country on the other hand, foreign borrowing during the entitled to return to and live pronouncements in a SC
a strong school culture, enabling teachers to collaborate with
the Decision and most of the Marcos regime, which stifles and die in his own country. Decision that is already part
them in redesigning the instructional program so that all stu-
separate opinions whether and stagnates development I say this with a heavy heart of the legal system of the
dents can learn.
concurring or dissenting and is one of the root causes but say it nonetheless. That Philippines, what value if any
The role of the principal, as model of the future, will be to
encourage collaborative groupings of teachers to play a more were remarkably unanimous of widespread poverty and conviction is not diminished do they have for the Marcos
central role in the instructional leadership of the school. This, in their negative assessments all its attendant ills. The one whit simply because many Libingan burial issue at hand
however, will require active participation of the principal to fa- of the role of Marcos in recent resulting precarious state of believe Marcos to be beneath pending in the SC? Some
cilitate change by motivating the staff and students, by reaching Philippine history, even by the our economy is of common contempt and undeserving of judicial notice had already
out to the community, and by continually improving the school. dissenting Justices who voted knowledge and is easily within the very liberties he flouted been given 27 or one score
Society is beginning to recognize that the role of the prin- to uphold his right to return the ambit of judicial notice. when he was the absolute and seven years ago to
cipal has undergone change. Evidence of this will be found to the country. To be clear, (at p. 698) Of judicial notice, ruler of this land. (at pp. 714- the case of a dictator forced
within the expectations of the schools division office (SDO) and these negative assessments meaning recognized as fact 15) out of office and into exile
the school boards, and these expectations will settle into the of Marcos were not the ratio without need of further proof. Dissenting Justice after causing twenty years of
schools themselves. decidendi (legal reasoning Chief Justice Fernan had Sarmiento, whose son political, economic and social
The decision a principal makes concerning the issue of basis) for the Decision (and this to say in his separate and himself were martial havoc in the country. Has
instructional leadership and the extent to which that principal we are not going back here Concurring Opinion: It victims, was the most gallant change come after 27 years
develops the skills needed to exercise appropriate instructional to the core constitutional must be remembered that to his tormentor, a despot to that historical verdict of
leadership. argumentation therein). the ouster of the Marcoses nonetheless: The power of sorts? We do not think so.
The importance of the instructional leadership responsibilities Those negative assessments from the Philippines came the President, so my brethren The historical verdict should
of the principal cannot be ignored, nor can the reality that good of Marcos can be considered about as an unexpected, but declaim, calls for the exercise stand. What perhaps remains
leadership skills are seldom practiced. Principals require infor- mere obiter dicta or side certainly welcomed, result of of the Presidents power as in the Marcos Libingan burial
mation and skills in order to support practices of instructional commentaries or opinions that the unprecedented peoples protector of peace..This case in the SC is to place
leadership. They need to know what effective instructional lead- may be relevant to but are power revolution. Millions is the self-same falsehood that historical verdict in a
ership is and how to become an effective instructional leader. not the actual basis, factual of our people braved military Marcos foisted on the (Turn to page 8)

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 November 6 - 12, 2016
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Camarines Sur
Municipality of CARAMOAN
-oOo-
Office of the Sangguniang Bayan
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 4th REGULAR SESSION OF THE
10th SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR HELD ON
AUGUST 8, 2016 AT THE SESSION HALL, MUNICIPAL MAIN BUILDING,
CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR.
PRESENT: HON. MANOLO A. PINEDA, JR. - Municipal Vice-Mayor/ Presiding Officer
MEMBERS
HON. FRANCIS R. BENEMERITO HON. JUAN C. CORDIS III
HON. ELVIS C. ALARCON HON. JUANITA P. BELLEZA
HON. LYDIA C. OBIAS HON. RAUL F. VILLARETE
HON. ELVIS C. ALARKON HON. DICK H. CORDIAL
(Liga President, Ex -Officio)
ABSENT:
HON. GETULIO A. FERNANDO, JR. - Municipal Councilor
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RESOLUTION NO. 96
Series of 2016
RESOLUTION ENACTING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED RULES
OF PROCEDURE IN THE CONDUCT OF ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION
AGAINST ELECTIVE BARANGAY OFFICIALS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR
WHEREAS, presented for consideration and prompt action by this august body
was the aforecited ordinance;
WHEREAS, there is an existing Rules of Procedure in the conduct of Admin-
istrative Investigation against elective barangay officials of Caramoan, Camarines
Sur which the Committee on Rules and Privileges proposed to revise.
WHEREAS, after mature deliberation, it was unanimously decided by the body
to approve it as recommended by the Committee on Rules and Privileges.
WHEREFORE, the foregoing premises considered, on motion by Hon. Elvis C.
Alarkon, duly seconded by Hon. Francis R. Benemerito, be it
RESOLVED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Caramoan, Camarines Sur, in ses-
sion assembled, to enact the following ordinance, to wit:
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 02
Series of 2016
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED RULES OF PROCEDURE IN THE
CONDUCT OF ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION AGAINST ELECTIVE BA-
RANGAY OFFICIALS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARAMOAN, CAMA-
RINES SUR
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of Caramoan, Camarines Sur:
RULE 1
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. Title.- These rules shall be known as the Revised Rules of Proce-
dures in the Conduct of Administrative Investigation by the Sangguniang Bayan of
Caramoan,Camarines Sur.
SECTION 2. Coverage.- These rules of procedures shall apply to administra-
tive cases filed against elective barangay officials within the territorial jurisdiction of
the Municipality of Caramoan,Camarines Sur;
SECTION 3. Rules and Interpretation.- In the interpretation of rules of proce-
dures, the Sanggunian shall not be strictly bound by the technical rules of evidence
as found under the Rules of Court, as amended.
RULE 2
GROUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
SECTION 1. Grounds. - (1) An elective barangay official may be disciplined,
suspended, or removed from office on any of the following grounds:
a) Disloyalty to the Republic of the Philippines;
b) Culpable violation of the Constitution;
c). Dishonesty, oppression, misconduct in the office, gross negligence, or der-
eliction of duty;
d). Commission of any offense involving moral turpitude or any offense punish-
able by at least prision mayor, which is from six (6) years and one (1) day
to twelve (12) years imprisonment;
e). Abuse of authority;
f). Unauthorized absence for fifteen (15) consecutive working days in case of
local chief executives and four (4) consecutive sessions in case of mem-
bers of the Sanggunian;
g). Application for, or acquisition of, foreign citizenship or residence status of
an immigrant of another country; and
h). Such other grounds as may be provided by the Local Government Code
of 1991, Republic Act No. 6713, Republic Act No. 3019, Civil Service Law,
Revised Penal Code and all other applicable general and special laws,
(2) An elective barangay official may only be removed from office on the ground
enumerated above by order of the proper court.
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RULE 3
COMPLAINT
SECTION 1. How initiated. An administrative case may be initiated by any pri-
vate individual or any government officer or employee by filing a verified sworn writ-
ten complaint against any elective local official enumerated under Section 2, rule 1
hereof. It may also initiated motu proprio by any local government official or agency
duly authorized by law to ensure that local government units (LGUs) act within their
prescribed powers and functions.
SECTION 2. Form of Complaint.- No complaint against any elective official shall
be given due course unless the same is in writing and verified under oath.
The complaint, accompanied by the affidavits of witnesses or evidences in
support of the charge, shall be addressed to the Sanggunian. It shall be drawn in
clear, simple, and concise language and in methodical manner as to apprise the
respondent of the nature of the charge against him and to enable him to prepare his
defense. The party filing the complaint shall be called the Complainant while the
official against whom the complaint is filed shall be called the Respondent.
The complaint shall also contain the following:
a) Full name and address of the complainant;
b) Full name and address of the respondent as well as his position and office;
c) A narration of the relevant and material facts which shows the acts or omis-
sions allegedly committed by the respondent. Documentary evidence and
sworn statements or affidavits of witnesses, if any, should be attached as
annexes;
d) A certification by the complainant that no other administrative action or
complaint against the same party involving the same acts or omissions and
issues, has been filed before any agency or administrative body performing
quasi-judicial functions;
Non-compliance with the foregoing requirements shall cause the dismissal of
the complaint, at the discretion of the sanggunian.
SECTION 3. Where filed.- Two (2) copies of the complaint plus additional cop-
ies corresponding to the number of respondent/s shall be filed with the Office of the
Sanggunian Secretary, which shall be included in the calendar of business on the
next regular session immediately following the day of the receipt of the complaint.
A copy of the complaint shall be furnished by the complainant to each of the
following:
a) The office of the Municipal Mayor;
b) The Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) of the DILG
assigned at the municipality.
No complaint shall be accepted unless the foregoing requirements are com-
plied, with proof of service that copies were furnished to the Municipal Mayor and
the MLGOO of the DILG.
SECTION 4. Complaint filed with other agency.- If a complaint is filed with an-
other government agency , the same maybe referred to and accepted by the Sang-
gunian , provided, it complies with all the requirements as provided in the immediate
two (2) preceding sections.
SECTION 5. Anonymous complaint.- No action shall be taken on anonymous
complaint for non-compliance of the requirements.
SECTION 6. 90-day ban. No complaint shall be accepted within (90) days im-
mediately prior to any local election.
RULE 4
ANSWER
SECTION 1. Notice.- Within fifteen (15) days after the complaint is filed , the
Sanggunian, in its regular session, shall determine if the complaint complies with
all the requirements under section 2 and 3 of the preceding rule and shall issue an
order requiring the respondent to submit his verified answer within non-extendible
period of fifteen (15) days from the receipt thereof.
The fifteen (15) day period shall commence from the moment the Sanggunian
Secretary had formally received the complaint;
SECTION 2. Form of answer. The answer must be verified, accompanied by
affidavits of witnesses or evidences in support of the defense, shall be addressed to
the Sanggunian and shall be drawn in clear, simple, and concise language.
SECTION 3. Where filed.- Two (2) copies of the answer shall be submitted to
the Office of the Sanggunian Secretary and copy of the same shall be furnished to
each of the following:
a) The complainant/s through the counsel if represented by counsel;
b) The office of the Municipal Mayor; and
c) The MLGOO
No answer shall be accepted unless the foregoing requirements are complied,
with proof of service that copies were furnished to the foregoing parties/persons/
entities.
SECTION 4. Failure to answer.- Unreasonable failure of respondents to file his
verified answer within fifteen (15) days from the receipt of the complaint against him
shall be considered as waiver of his rights to present evidence in his behalf.
No motion shall be allowed in lieu of the answer.
RULE 5
EVALUATION
SECTION 1. Evaluation. Upon receipt of the answer, the Sanggunian shall, in
its regular session, determine the existence of a probable cause, and within ten (10)
days commence the investigation through the creation by resolution of an ad hoc
committee or Committee of the Whole which shall be composed of all the members
of the Sangguniang Bayan with the vice mayor as chairman;
If there exist no prima facie evidence against the respondent, the Sanggunian
may motu propio dismiss the case.
RULE 6
PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION
SECTION 1. Determination.- After the issues are joined, when the evidence of
guilt is strong, and given the gravity of the offense, there is great probability that the
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continuance in the office of the respondent could influence the witnesses or pose a
threat to the safety and integrity of the records and other evidence, the committee
may recommend to the Sanggunian that respondent be placed under preventive
suspension which shall not extend beyond sixty (60) days; Provided , That in the
event that several administrative cases are filed against the respondents , he can-
not be preventively suspended for more than ninety (90) days within a single year
on the same ground or grounds existing and known at the time of the first suspen-
sion.
SECTION 2. Imposition.- Upon receipt of the Resolution of the Sanggunian
directing the preventive suspension to the respondent, the municipal mayor shall is-
sue the order imposing the preventive suspension to the respondent without delay.
A copy of the order duly served shall be furnished the Sanggunian, the MLGOO
and other departments of the municipality for their information and appropriate ac-
tion.
SECTION 3. 90-day-ban.- No preventive suspension shall be imposed within
ninety (90) days immediately prior to any local election. If the preventive suspension
has been imposed prior to the 90-day period immediately preceding a local election,
it shall be deemed automatically lifted upon the start of the aforesaid period.
SECTION 4. Automatic reinstatement.-Upon expiration of the preventive sus-
pension, the suspended barangay official shall be deemed reinstated in office, with-
out prejudice to the continuation of the proceedings against him, which shall be
terminated within one hundred twenty (120) days from the time he was formally
notified of the case against him. However, if delay in the proceeding of the case is
due to fault, or request, other than the appeal duly filed, the duration of such delay
shall not be counted in computing the time of termination of the case.
SECTION 5. Salary of respondent pending suspension.- The respondent who
is preventively suspended from office, shall receive no salary or compensation dur-
ing such suspension; but upon subsequent exoneration and reinstatement, he shall
be paid his full salary or compensation , including such emoluments accruing during
such suspension.
RULE 7
PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE
SECTION 1. Preliminary Conference.- The Committee shall within (10) days
from its constitution summon the parties to a preliminary conference to consider the
following:
a) Whether the parties could agree on amicable settlement;
b) Whether the parties desire a formal investigation or are willing to submit
the case for resolution upon submission of their respective position papers
together with their documentary evidences;
c) If the parties desire a formal investigation, to consider the simplification
of issues, the possibility of obtaining stipulation or admission of facts and
of documents, specifically affidavits and depositions, the limitation of the
number of witnesses, dates of hearing, and such other matters as may aid
the prompt disposition of the case.
SECTION 2. Preliminary conference brief.-The parties may submit their respec-
tive preliminary conference brief containing the matters found in the foregoing sec-
tion and such other matters that will aid the Committee in the expeditious resolution
of the case, at least three (3) days before the date of the scheduled preliminary
conference, and a copy furnished to the other party.
SECTION 3. Amicable settlement, compromise and arbitration.- The Commit-
tee shall encourage the parties and their counsels to enter, at any stage of the
proceedings, into amicable settlement, compromise or arbitration, the terms and
conditions of which shall be subject to the approval of the Sanggunian.
SECTION 4. Preliminary conference order.-After the preliminary conference,
the committee shall issue an order reciting the matters taken up thereon, including
the facts stipulated and evidences marked, if any. Such order shall limit the issues
for hearing to those not disposed of by agreement or admission of the parties, and
shall schedule the formal investigation within (10) days from its issuance, unless a
later date is mutually agreed by the parties concerned.
SECTION 5. Submission for resolution/decision. The parties may agree to sub-
mit the case for resolution /decision based on the result of the preliminary confer-
ence without any need for further hearings.
SECTION 6. Presence of the parties and counsel.- The parties and their re-
spective counsels, if represented, are required to attend the preliminary confer-
ence. In case of the absence of the complainant and his counsel, if represented,
without any justifiable reason, the case shall be dismissed.
In case of the absence of the respondent and his counsel, if represented, with-
out any justifiable reason, it shall be deemed as waiver of his right to present evi-
dence in his favor and the investigation/hearing may proceed ex-parte.
RULE 8
FORMAL INVESTIGATION
SECTION 1. Procedural due process.- The respondent shall be accorded full
opportunity to appear and defend himself in person or by counsel , to confront and
cross-examine the witnesses against him, and to require the attendance of witness-
es and the production of documents through the compulsory process of subpoena
ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum.
SECTION 2. Who conducts the hearing.- The formal administrative investiga-
tion shall be conducted by an ad hoc committee or Committee of the Whole;
SECTION 3. Power to take testimony or receive evidence and issue inter-
locutory orders.- the Committee is hereby authorized to take testimony or receive
evidence relevant to administrative proceedings which authority shall include the
power to administer oaths, summon witnesses, and require the production of docu-
ments by issuing subpoena and subpoena duces tecum pursuant to Book 1, Chap-
ter 9, section 37 of the Administrative Code of 1987.
Anyone who, without lawful excuse, fails to appear upon summons, issued un-
der authority of the preceding paragraph or who, appearing before the Committee
exercising the power therein defined, refuses to make oath , give testimony or pro-
duce documents for inspection, when lawfully required, shall be subject to discipline
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as the case of contempt of court and, upon application by the Committee , shall be
dealt with by the judge of the proper regional trial court in the manner provided for
under Book II, Chapter 3, Section 13, in relation to Chapter 1, Section 2 (1), of the
Administrative Code of 1987.
The Committee is also authorized to issue interlocutory orders.
SECTION 4. Notice of Hearing. The parties their witnesses shall be notified of
the scheduled of hearing at least five (5) days before the date thereof , stating the
date, time and place of hearing.
SECTION 5. Venue of hearing.- the formal investigation as contemplated in this
rule shall be conducted in the session hall of the Sanggunian.
SECTION 6. Request for subpoena.- if a party desires the attendance of a wit-
ness or the production of documents , he should formally request for the issuance
of the necessary subpoena or subpoena duces tecum at least three (3) days before
the scheduled hearing.
SECTION 7. Postponement. No postponement shall be allowed unless for mer-
itorious grounds, which in no case be more than once during the entire proceeding.
SECTION 8. Stenographic record of proceeding. - The testimony of each wit-
ness and the manifestation of the parties of the counsels during an investigation
shall be taken in shorthand or stenotype, tape-recorded or any other mode of record-
ing. A transcript of the proceedings made by the official stenographer or stenotypist,
and duly certified by him shall prima facie a correct statement of such proceedings.
The stenographer, stenotypist or any personnel assigned to record the pro-
ceedings shall immediately transcribe the same and prepare the transcript thereof
without any delay.
The transcripts of the proceedings shall be paged consecutively and in chrono-
logical order, sewed on the left hand side, and properly indexed, showing the page
on which the testimony of each witness begins. All transcript of proceedings shall
be filed in a separate folder.
The parties may request copies of the transcripts upon payment of the required
fees.
SECTION 9. Order of hearing. The order of the hearing shall be as follows:
a) The complainant shall produce the evidence on his part;
b) The respondent shall offer evidence in support of his defense; and
c) The parties may then respectively offer rebutting evidence unless the
Committee for good reasons and in the furtherance of justice, permits them
to offer evidence upon their original case.
SECTION 10. Order of Examination. The order in which a witness may be ex-
amined shall be as follows:
a) Direct examination by the proponent;
b) Cross-examination by the opponent;
c) Re-direct examination by the proponent; and
d) Re-cross examination by the opponent.
The affidavit of the witness shall constitute his direct testimony but the same
must be identified and affirmed by him before his cross-examination.
The parties are required to furnish each other copies of the affidavits of their re-
spective witnesses at least five (5) days before the scheduled hearing, unless said
affidavits are attached to the complaint and the answer.
SECTION 11.Termination of formal investigation. The formal investigation of the
case shall be determined by the Committee within ninety (90) days from the start
thereof, unless there are justifiable grounds for extension.
SECTION 12. Memorandum. Within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the
formal investigation, the parties shall submit their respective memoranda, stating
clearly and distinctly the facts and the law upon which they are based, serving each
other a copy thereof. These requirements shall likewise apply to motions or applica-
tions other than the final decisions.
SECTION 13. 90-day ban. No formal investigation shall be conducted within
ninety (90) days immediately preceding any local election.
RULE 9
EVIDENCE
SECTION 1. Rules of evidence. In administrative disciplinary proceedings.
a) The Committee may admit and give probative value to evidence commonly
accepted by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs. A fact
may be deemed established if it is supported by substantial evidence, or
that amount of relevant evidence which a reasonable mind might accept as
adequate to justify a conclusion;
b) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, if
the original is not readily available. Upon request, the parties shall be given
opportunity to compare the copy with the original. If the original is in the
official custody of a public officer, a certified copy thereof may be accepted;
c) The Committee may take notice of judicially cognizable facts and of
generally technical or scientific facts within its specialized knowledge. The
parties shall be notified and afforded an opportunity to contest the facts so
noticed.
SECTION 2. Marking. All documentary evidence or exhibits shall be properly
marked by letters (A,B,C, etc.), if presented by the complainant, and by numbers
(1,2,3, etc.), if presented by the respondent. They shall be attached to the records
or, if voluminous, kept in a separate folder marked Folder of Exhibits, which shall
be attached to the records.
SECTION 3. Offer of evidence/exhibits. Testimony of a witness must be offered
at the time the witness is called to testify.
Documentary and object evidence shall be offered after the presentation of a
partys testimonial evidence. Such offer shall be done orally unless allowed by the
Committee to be done in writing.
The purpose for which the evidence is offered must be specified.
SECTION 4. Objection. -Objection to evidence offered orally must be made im-
mediately after the offer is made.
Objection to a question propounded in the course of the oral examination of a
witness shall be made as soon as the grounds therefore shall become reasonably
apparent, otherwise, the same shall be considered admitted.
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An offer of evidence in writing shall be objected to within three (3) days after
notice of the offer unless a different period is allowed by the Committee.
In any case, the grounds for the objections must be specified.
All objections raised during the hearing shall be resolved by the Committee.
The Committee shall accept all evidence deemed material and relevant to the case.
In case of doubt, the Committee shall allow the admission of evidence or allow the
witness to answer, subject to the objection interposed against its admission.
RULE 10
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
SECTION 1. Report to the Sanggunian. The investigation shall be termi-
nated within ninety (90) days from the start thereof and the Committee through its
chairman shall make a written report and/or submit a draft decision to the Sang-
gunian with its findings and recommendations, signed by at least a majority of the
members thereof, within twenty (20) days.
a) from receipt of the last pleading and evidence, if any, in case the respondent
does not elect a formal investigation;
b) after the expiration of the period within which to submit the same; or after
the termination of the formal investigation; or
c) after the parties have submitted their memoranda or after the expiration
of the period for their submission. Any member who does not agree to the
findings and recommendations of the Committee may submit a separate
minority report for consideration by the Sanggunian.
RULE 11
DECISION
SECTION 1. Rendition of decision. Immediately upon receipt of the report or
draft of the Committee, the Sanggunian shall calendar the same for deliberation on
the next regular session immediately after its receipt. The conclusion in the deci-
sion shall be reached in consultation, after which, the case shall be assigned to a
member thereof as ponente, or writer of the opinion/decision.
The decision shall be rendered within thirty (30) days from the date of submis-
sion for resolution. The decision shall be in writing stating clearly and distinctly the
facts and reasons for such decision.
The decision shall state the concurring, dissenting, abstaining and absent
members, and shall bear the signatures of the majority of all the members who
have been elected and qualified. Any member/s of the Sanggunian who dissents
may write a separate dissenting opinion which shall be submitted within the said
30-day period, which shall be appended to the majority decision.
The Sanggunian may, at its discretion, adopt in toto the recommendation and/
or decision submitted by the Committee thru the passage of a resolution. Copies of
said decision shall immediately be furnished the respondent , the Municipal Mayor,
the MLGOO, and all interested parties after it has been signed as mentioned above.
SECTION 2. Required number of votes for the decision. All decisions of the
Sanggunian, be it with sanction or dismissal, shall be approved by at least a major-
ity of all the members who have been elected and qualified.
SECTION 3. Finality of decision/order. The decisions and final orders of the
Sanggunian shall become final and executory after the lapse of thirty (30) days from
receipt of a copy thereof by the complainant or the respondent as the case may be,
if no appeal has been made within the said period.
RULE 12
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
SECTION 1. Motion for reconsideration. -A motion for reconsideration may be
filed within the period to appeal and shall be entertained only on any of the follow-
ing grounds:
a) New evidence has been discovered which materially affects the order, or
decision; or
b) Errors of law or irregularities have been committed prejudicial to the
interests of the movant.
Only one motion for reconsideration shall be allowed, which shall be decided
within fifteen (15) days from date of submission for resolution. No other pleading
shall be allowed other than the motion for reconsideration and opposition thereto.
A motion for reconsideration shall not toll the running of the period to appeal
and the movant has to perfect his appeal within the period of appeal.
The motion for reconsideration shall be heard and evaluated by the Committee
and shall submit its recommendation with the draft resolution/order to the Sanggu-
nian within ten (10) days from submission for resolution.
If the motion for reconsideration has not been resolved within the period to ap-
peal, the same is deemed denied.
It is incumbent upon the movant to check with the Committee or the Sanggu-
nian the status of his motion for reconsideration and to perfect his appeal, in case
the said motion has not been resolved within the period to appeal.
RULE 13
PENALTIES
SECTION 1. Reprimand, censure or suspension. A respondent found guilty
of any of the offenses enumerated in Rule 2 hereof may be meted the penalty of
reprimand, censure or suspension depending on the evidence presented, the grav-
ity of the offense, and the attendant circumstances that may be determined by the
Sanggunian taking into consideration the scale of penalties as provided under the
Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of Executive Order No. 292 and Other Perti-
nent Civil Service Laws.
SECTION 2. Suspension. The penalty of suspension shall not exceed the un-
expired term of the respondent, or a period of six (6) months for every administra-
tive offense, nor shall said penalty be a bar to the candidacy of the respondent so
suspended as long as he meets the qualifications required for the office. When the
respondent has meted two (2) or more penalties of suspension for two (2) or more
administrative offenses, such penalties shall be served successively.
RULE 14
EXECUTION OF DECISION
SECTION 1. Execution of final decisions and orders. The Municipal Mayor shall
execute all final and executory decisions or orders of the Sanggunian by issuing the
corresponding order implementing the same. He may also deputize or call upon any
personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) stationed within the municipality,
to execute the said decisions or orders.
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A copy of the Order implementing the final decisions and orders of the Sang-
gunian shall be furnished the Office of the Municipal Mayor, MLGOO and other
interested parties for their information and appropriate action.
SECTION 2. Execution pending appeal. An appeal shall not prevent decision
from becoming final or executory. The respondent shall be considered as having
been placed under preventive suspension during the pendency of the appeal, which
should not be more than the penalty imposed. In the event the appeal results in
exoneration, he shall be paid his salary and such other emoluments during the
pendency of the appeal.
RULE 15
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL
SECTION 1. Appeal, where made. -Decisions of the Sanggunian may, within
thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, be appealed to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
whose decision shall be final and executory.
An appeal shall not stop the decision from becoming executory. Respondent
shall be deemed to be under preventive suspension pending appeal.
SECTION 2. How to appeal. The appeal is taken by filing a notice of appeal
with the Sanggunian that rendered the decision or final order appealed from. The
notice of appeal shall indicate the parties to the appeal, the decision or final order
appealed from, and state the material dates showing timeliness of the appeal.
A copy of the notice of appeal shall be served the adverse party and the Sang-
guniang Panlalawigan.
SECTION 3. Transmittal of original record. Within fifteen (15) days from receipt
of the notice of appeal, the Sanggunian whose decision or final order has been ap-
pealed shall transmit to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan the complete original record
of the case with each page consecutively numbered and initialled by the custodian
of the records, together with the exhibits and transcripts, which shall be certified by
such custodian as complete.
A copy of the letter of transmittal of the records to the Sangguniang Panlala-
wigan shall be furnished the parties.
RULE 16
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. Docket or logbook. The Sanggunian shall keep a logbook and/or
docket of all administrative cases filed with it and shall assign a case number for
each case in the order that they are filed, prefixed with the last two (2) digits of the
year of filing, e.g., in the first case filed for the year 2016, it should be numbered as
ADM. CASE NO. SB-16-_______, etc.
Important data such as date of filing, date of hearing, status of the case, e.g.,
when submitted for resolution, date of promulgation of decision, date when the deci-
sion becomes final, and other relevant data shall be entered in the said logbook or
docket.
SECTION 2. Custodian of the records. The Sanggunian Secretary shall be cus-
todian of all records pertaining to all administrative cases and shall receive all plead-
ings and other papers in connection thereto.
SECTION 3. Transitory provision. All pending administrative cases not yet de-
cided upon the effectivity of these Rules shall be heard by the Committee.
SECTION 4. Repealing clause. All rules and regulations and other issuances in
conflict hereof, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. These Rules shall take effect after ten (10) days fol-
lowing the posting of copies hereof at the entrance of the Municipal Hall and at the
bulletin board of the Sanggunian.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
________________________________________________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of this foregoing Resolution embodying
Municipal Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2016
(Sgd.) CAMILO R. ALVAREZ
Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan
ATTESTED:
(Sgd.) MANOLO A. PINEDA, JR.
Municipal Vice-Mayor/Presiding Officer
CONCURRED:
(Sgd.) FRANCIS R. BENEMERITO (Sgd.) JUAN C. CORDIS III
Municipal Councilor Municipal Councilor
(Sgd.) ELVIS C. ALARCON (Sgd.) JUANITA P. BELLEZA
Municipal Councilor Municipal Councilor
(Sgd.) LYDIA C. OBIAS (Sgd.) RAUL F. VILLARETE
Municipal Councilor Municipal Councilor
(Sgd.) ELVIS C. ALARKON (Sgd.) DICK H. CORDIAL
Municipal Councilor LIGA President (Ex-Officio Member)
APPROVED:
(Sgd.) ENGR. MARLYN S. CORDIAL
Municipal Mayor
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Published: October 30 and November 6, 2016
11/5/2016 5:24:29 PM
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at R. M. ASPE

PAWNSHOP, Cor. Panganiban & Elias Angeles Street, Naga
City, pawned from JUNE 1-30, 2016 whose terms have expired
will be sold to public auction sale on DECEMBER 01, 2016
from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON.
Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the
above-mentioned date will be honored until NOVEMBER 30,
2016 only.
THE MANAGEMENT
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: november 6, 2016

NCCWPC Special Meeting JRM, PIA5/Camarines Sur NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Special Meeting of the Naga City Council for the Welfare and Protection of Children (NCCWPC) held on November 3, 2016 at AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA
the PSO Blue Room, City Hall Compound, Naga City. City Councilor and NCCWPC Co-Chairman Elmer Baldemoro presided
the meeting to discuss the activities for the 2016 National Children's Month Celebration, and the presentation of the proposed All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE EXPLORER
establishment of the Naga City Central Kitchen Project. PAWNSHOP, Ground Floor, Bichara Complex, Abella St., Igual-
dad, Naga City, pawned from JUNE 1-30, 2016 whose terms
have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DECEMBER
Title Corrections Facilitated... ted by the Client as the basis typing an entry in the LRAs
01, 2016 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON.
for processing the subject title Computerized System; Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the
b. Notarized request from subject of the correction; and are correct but were inaccu- 3. The Owners Duplicate above-mentioned date will be honored until NOVEMBER 30,
the Registered Owner or the d. Notarized confirmation rately captured during transac- and all Co-owners Dupli- 2016 only.
duly-designated representa- of the Registrar of Deeds or tion processing; cate Cetificate of Title have THE MANAGEMENT
tive; the Officer-in-Charge of the 2. That errors for correction been presented, and have BIKOL REPORTER
c. All issued Certified True RD confirming that: Published: november 6, 2016
are clerical or typographical, been corrected manually and
Copies (CTC) in relation to teh 1. The documents submit- or referring to mistakes com- countersigned, or marked as
mitted by the LRA Application Spoiled, as the case may be. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE User in the performance of the The circular takes effect AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA
WITH ABSOLUTE DEED OF SALE clerical work such as encod- imemdiately. Contributed by
ing, copying, transcribing or TONY P. ACYATAN All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ROWENA ASPE
Notice is hereby given that the named Parties are PAWNSHOP, P. Burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga
the surviving heirs of the late ROLANDO CANDELARIA
who died intestate on November 2, 2013 at Sipocot,
MAGELLAN, NOT FIRST . . . City, pawned from JUNE 1-30, 2016 whose terms have expired
will be sold to public auction sale on DECEMBER 01, 2016
Camarines Sur, without any will or testament and with and fine gems of perfect color Cesar Adib Majul, can be at- from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON.
no known debts whatsoever; left a parcel of residential and shape. tributed to the Portuguese Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the
above-mentioned date will be honored until NOVEMBER 30,
land located at San Bartolome Street, Sipocot, To support this claim, conquest of Malacca that was 2016 only.
Camarines Sur; that pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Gerona cited a similar obser- first signaled by the coming of THE MANAGEMENT
Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the parties vation made by William Hen- BIKOL REPORTER
such intrepid sailors and ex-
agree to divide and adjudicate the described real Published: november 6, 2016
property in equal shares; for and in consideration of
ry Scott who wrote that the plorers like Duarte Barbosa.
the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P500,000.00) younger brother of the Sultan
Federalism talk still . . . for the French model.
pesos paid by Sps. CARLOMAGNO C. AMADO and of Sulu had presented a pearl Is that the best for us?
PAMELA SALVACION O. AMADO, both of legal age and weighing 7 ounces to the Chi- poorer regions on the central De Lima said the proposal That is still nebulous but that
represented herein by MONITA A. OROPESA, the heirs nese emperor during the Yuan government or their rich hosts has to undergo deeper study, will be cleared when we get
do hereby SELL, CONVEY and TRANSFER by way of dynasty. which in the end can pull adding that President Duterte to discuss the proposal in the
ABSOLUTE SALE unto said spouses the mentioned
parcel of land; as acknowledged before Notary Public
The coming of Islam to them down. has only expressed preference Senate, she said.
Atty. Arie Azela M. Guerrero-Delos Santos, Doc. No. 21, Sulu around 1515, according
Page No. 5, Book No. XXXVII, Series of 2016. to Gerona and as believed by

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Published: November 6, 13 and 20, 2016
other Muslim scholars like
Message of Thanks
Supreme . . .
constitutional frame. There We, the family of the late
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT appears to be sufficient

corazon maniscan sales

constitutional ground to do so,
WITH SALE and WAIVER OF RIGHTS starting with the history itself
Notice is hereby given that the named parties of that Constitution. May law
and history collaborate in its
are the sole heirs of the late ANTONIO BABOL, who
resolution. who passed away in the Grace of our Lord
died on October 22, 2016 in Naga City, without any
will and no known debts, left a certain real property on October 21, 2016 at the age of 85.
situated at San Jose, Baao, CamSur; that for and SOLIMAN M. SANTOS, JR.
in consideration of the sum of TWO HUNDRED is presently the Judge of the
THOUSAND (P200,000.00) pesos paid in hand by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch wish to express our deepest gratitude to all who
61 in Naga City. He is the author
JONATHAN B. BABOL, the heirs do hereby SELL,
TRANSFER and CONVEY unto Jonathan B. Babol
of a number of books, including offered masses and prayers, sent flowers, gifts and
Justice of the Peace: The Work
his heirs and assigns said residential property; said of a First-Level Court Judge in the messages of sympathy, and extended their loving
heirs waive their rights to the said property in favor Rinconada District of Camarines
of Jonathan B, Babol, as acknowledged before Notary Sur (Quezon City: Central Books, support during our time of bereavement.
2015). He has been a political
PublicAtty. Jose T. Rojas, Doc. No. 387, Book No. 78,
activist and martial law detainee;
Page No. 20, Series of 2016. a long-time human rights and
international humanitarian Maraming Salamat Po!
BIKOL REPORTER lawyer; legislative consultant and
Published: Oct. 30; Nov. 6 and 13, 2016 legal scholar; peace advocate,
researcher and writer.

for october
Name of Deceased Date of Interment
JESUS B. RAYALA October 2, 2016
PABLO S. GONZALES October 1, 2016
FE H. MANCERA October 2, 2016
FELIPA V. MUSTERA October 2, 2016
NILO V. BAES October 4, 2016
FORD P. GARZA October 3, 2016
ENCARNACION C. CATOLICO October 5, 2016
ROSENDA G. ANTONIO October 12, 2016
FLORDELIZA M. BESANA October 13, 2016
MERIEM A. LAVAPIE October 16, 2016
LILY B. ZUIGA October 17, 2016
EUGENIO G. NIDEA October 18, 2016
RUBEN D. VIAS October 20, 2016
ARMANDO P. ESCARES October 20, 2016
FRANK T. ALVISO October 22, 2016
GLORIA O. ESMERALDA October 24, 2016
CORAZON M. SALES October 25, 2016
ESTELA D. ROPETA October 29, 2016
ORLANDO M. DIMABAYAO October 28, 2016

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 November 6 - 12, 2016
Project Cistern to be launched . . .
in 2014.
In preparation for the proj-
ect inauguration and turn over
slated on February 2017 in Ca-
marines Sur, focal persons of
the regional agencies converg-
ing for this project gathered for
a meeting at one of the restau-
rants in this city on November
3, 2016.
Dr. Silvino Q. Tejada, NCI-
SRD focal person who flew
from Manila to grace the meet-
ing, said all systems go for the
national launching which will
be graced by Vice President
Leni Robredo, Senators and di-
rectors of national convergence
agencies.
Dr. Edgar R. Madrid, DA
Bicol Regional Technical Di-
rector for Research and Regula-
tions said that as DA is the lead
convenor of NCI-SRD, it will
provide funds for the procure-
ment of the cisterns. The Re-
gional Agricultural Engineering
Division headed by its chief,
Engr. Nilda Albao will help
in the site validation, installa-
tion and maintenance of the
cisterns. While the Department
of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has
identified the agrarian reform
communities and will be re-
sponsible in the capacity build-
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ing of the beneficiaries.
Mark Hadjie Mendoza of
BSWM presented the design of
the project. The cistern which
was designed by the BSWM is
composed of 60 sq. m roofing
structure to be used in collect-
ing rain water, concrete tank
which can hold up to 14 cubic
meter rain water, pipeline and
drip lines, and 1 horse power
pump to be used in the absence
of rain. The estimated total
cost of one cistern is P400,000.
Meanwhile, Thea Baltazar of
the NCI office said the NCI to-
gether with BSWM had previ-
ously validated the pilot sites
in the provinces of Camarines
Norte, Camarines Sur and Sor-
sogon in May 2016 and cisterns
were already installed in the pi-
lot areas.
Also present during the
stakeholdersmeeting were
Maria Gracia R. Sales, DAR
Cam. Sur Provincial Agrar-
ian Reform Program Officer II;
Aaron Del valle from office of
Vice President Leni Robredo;
Benjar Romero of DAR region
5; Florentino Ubalde of DA 5;
Apolonio Teodorico Balares of
DSWD Cam. Sur; and staff of
DA, DAR, NCI and BSWM.
-Lovella Guarin
TEACHING OUR KIDS TO STAND STRONG
This is how the City Government of Naga, Education, Scholarships and Sports Office (ESSO), Naga City School Board (NCSB)
and DepEd Naga City Division change the future for our children. Through their efforts, the 1st Naga City Sports Summit, with
the theme: "One Student, One Sports: Play, Learn and Be a Champion.", successfully united the school heads, barangay and
city officials to advocate for our children's active lifestyle and healthy well-being.
Phl economy growing . . .
He said the business and
trade investment packages en-
tered into by the Philippines
with China and Japan would
serve as a rebalancing move.
Salceda said a market di-
versified economy should re-
duce our risk profile for annoy-
ing the US policy apparatus.
He said the economic stim-
ulus that could help hasten and
attain a 6 to 8 percent growth
rate is higher infrastructure
spending, which should be
from 5 to 6 percent of the gross
domestic product (GDP).
Cold-not . . .
mainland China. Its
still autumn there, Es-
tareja said. Its in De-
cember when we will feel
the colder temperatures
from China and Sibe-
ria, he added.
Estareja said the cool
weather in the Philip-
pines, which will start
on December, is expected
to last until January or
February.
bikol reporter 9
ceppio
will focus on agriculture mod- ations between the government
ernization, which has been and the National Democratic
Salceda described this kind posting a negative trend for Front, Moro Islamic Libera-
of stimulus as more of ex- nearly three years now, while tion Front and Moro National
ecution or absorptive capacity sustaining the growth of in- Liberation Front will also serve
than fiscal capacity. dustry at 6.9 percent, services as a strong economic stimulus
He also suggested keeping at 8.4 percent, and allowing a to make the country an invest-
the macroeconomics stable by resurgence in manufacturing to ment-friendly hub among de-
maintaining inflation within 2 bring in 42 industries. veloping countries, he said.
to 4 percent, that would include The ongoing peace negoti- -PNA
a monetary policy from the
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
to sustain interest rate within VACATION LOTS FOR SALE
the corridor while government
deficit should be beneath 3 per- AFFORDABLE AREAS FOR VACATION
HOMES ARE NOW ON SALE. LOCATED
cent of the GDP.
Salceda said the fiscal re- ALONG PAVED NATIONAL ROAD TO
forms are needed to step up CAROLINA, NAGA CITY TOWARD MT.
Customs collections with in- ISAROG. ONLY FIVE KMS. FROM CITY
cremental taxes at 1.6 percent PROPER.
of GDP.
Solving the traffic and LOTS MEASURE 700 SQ.M. EACH. YOU
congestion would perk up the CAN HAVE AMPLE AREA FOR ORCHARD,
economy as this problem eats FLOWER/VEGETABLE GARDEN OR
BACKYARD POULTRY.
up 2.8 percent of GDP, he
said.
CALL TONY ACYATAN (CP 0917 852 7391)
Salceda is hopeful that the
countrys economic road map
FOR DETAILS & DISCOUNTS.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
MS. MARIA JOSEFINA FLORES-BALLESTEROS, Bookkeeper,
Mariners Polytechnic Colleges, Naga City, whose photo is
herewith shown is no longer connected as regular employee
of the institution. She was separated from service effective
September 14, 2016. In view thereof and by virtue of this
notification, any transaction which she may enter into for and
in behalf of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges, Naga City shall
for all intents and purposes will not be honored by the school
management for reasons heretofore given.
Please be guided accordingly.
RICARDO P. BRIZO, LPT, MPA
Vice President for Administration
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: Oct. 30; Nov. 6 and 13, 2016
11/5/2016 5:24:31 PM
 STOP PRESS
Cold-not just rainy-weather to start in Dec.
The chilly weather that comes with
the Christmas season will likely start
in December, weather forecasters said
recently.
The slightly cooler winds expe-
rienced at the moment are actually
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just the effects of amihan, or the
northeast monsoon, state weather
forecaster Benison Estareja said.
Were not yet feeling the cold
surge because its not yet winter in
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Eco-park faces improvement

to ensure optimal utilization John G. Bongat on June 24, ent before the City Develop- site development plan for the
this year, aims to develop the ment Council for its approval 3-hectare Naga City Ecology
present park into Naga City the proposed comprehensive Park.
Ecology Park Botanical, Zo-
ological and Recreation Cen-
ter to realize its potential by Legazpi gets 'Seal of Good
developing and converting it
into an economic enterprise. Local Governance'
Mayor Bongat said that
the task force is commis- By Emmanuel P. Solis
sioned to draft, consolidate,
and present proposals for the
development of the facility to
be able to offer enjoyment,
education and benefit to the
people.
The Special Concerns
By Jason B. Neola Recreational Center De- optimal utilization as recre- Office (SCO) and the City
velopment (BZRCD) Task ation center. Parks and Recreational Fa-
NAGA CITY The Force is finalizing the blue- The project, which is be- cilities Management Office
city government thru the print for the Naga City ing pursued as mandated by (CPRFMO) said that by the
Naga City Ecology Park Ecological Parks physical Executive Order 2016-016 first week of November, this
Botanical, Zoological and improvement to ensure its which was issued by Mayor year, they are going to pres-

Mayor Rosal
LEGAZPI CITY -- Le-
gazpi City was among 306
local government units
(LGUs) across the country
which received the 2016
Seal of Good Local Gov-
ernance Award (SGLG)
award from the Department
of Interior and Local Gov-
ernment (DILG) for its good
governance practices.
Mayor Noel E. Rosal an-
nounced Friday that DILG
Secretary Ismael Sueno and
Senator Sonny Angara hand-
ed a plaque of recognition
and P3 million check to him
and DILG-Legazpi Director
Elmer Villanueva during the
awards ceremonies Thursday
in Manila.
Rosal said the SGLG
award is the highest recog-
nition given by DILG to an
LGU in its performance in the
areas of financial administra-
tion, social protection and di-
saster preparedness.
He said the three other cri-
teria in the award include busi-
ness friendliness and competi-
tiveness, peace and order, and
environmental management.
The SGLG award will in-
spire our investors to do more
business in the city, Rosal
said.
He said the Php 3 million
that came with the award can
be used to implement impor-
tant projects and programs of
the city administration.
Rosal said the award
would also help the city hur-
dle one of the requirements
for securing approval of loans
in the bank.
In the Bicol region, the
LGUs that received the 2016
SGLG award were the prov-
inces of Catanduanes, Cama-
rines Norte and Sorsogon; the
four cities of Legazpi, Ligao,
Masbate and Sorsogon; and
in the municipalities category
- Tigaon, Camarines Sur; Vi-
rac, Catanduanes; and Mobo,
Masbate.
Nationwide, the 2016
SGLG award produced 306
winners 43 in the prov-
inces level, 51 cities and 212
municipalities.
The SGLG was launched
by DILG in January 2014 to
challenge LGUs to continue
good governance practices
while providing better ser-
vices. It originated from the
Seal of Good Housekeeping
program that was introduced
in 2010.

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