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VOL. XXV, NO. 52 BICOL REGION, PHILIPPINES AUGUST 5 - 11, 2018 P5.00

CATANDUANES TEAMS WITH JICA


FOR ABACA MECHANIZATION
The Japan International Cooperation
Agency (JICA) and other Small and Medium
Enterprises have chosenthe province of Cat-
anduanes as a pilot area for their abaca mech-
anization project.
The project entails survey ther explained.
of the province’s abaca, and to They chose Catanduanes
use one stripping machine for because it is known to be the
trial. The machine will be the number one abaca producer in
same with what the abaca in- the whole country and in the
dustry of Ecuador is presently world.
using. Governor Joseph Cua ex-
“We want to examine if pressed his gratitude to the
our machine can fit Philippine partner agencies for answering
Abaca Variety”, said one of to the invitation of the provin-
the JICA consultants. cial government.
“For the past 2-3 years, we The PLGU also partnered
have difficulty to procure high with Pinoy-Lingap Damayan
grade fiber from the Philip- Cooperative to demonstrate
pines. There are many cus- machine stripping to the farm-
tomers who are complaining ers.
with the quality of fiber from JICA and the Japanese
the Philippines. Our customer SME aim to increase and im- UNIFIED EFFORTS
The Provincial Government teams up with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to equip the local abaca farmers
wants machine strip”, he fur- (Turn to page 6) for abaca production and mechanization.

City College of Naga soon Try ‘Pisay’ DOST -


to have new classrooms Bicol urges studes
The City College of Naga mony and the unveiling of the Naga City Government.
(CCN) will soon have its new perspective of the new build- The 2-storey building will LEGAZPI CITY -- The the recent UPCAT and these will be administered on Oc-
building at the Naga City ing was conducted last August be housing 16 classrooms for Department of Science and are in Bicol and Central Lu- tober 20.
Convention Complex Devel- 4 at the site. the students of the CCN. The Technology’s (DOST) of- zon. Application for the 2018
project is in response to the fice in Region 5 (Bicol) is "We are very happy. It was DOST-PSHS National Com-
opment Site along the Alm- The new edifice was funded
encouraging promising stu- an achievement for us. That’s petitive examination is now
eda Highway, Concepcion through the P21M grant from problem of the lack of class-
dents to avail of scholar- why we (DOST) continue to open for Grade 6 pupils and
Grande. the Quezon City Government rooms of the school that is
ships being offered at the encourage students to avail application forms can be
The groundbreaking cere- and P7M counterpart from the (Turn to page 6) Philippine Science High of scholarships and be part of downloaded from the PSHS
School (PSHS) - Bicol 'Pisay'," Lucena said. website and are available at
Campus, which attained a Interested students must the DOST regional office and
100-percent passing rate in take the National Competitive nearest Provincial Science
the recently held University Examination (NCE), a scho- and Technology Center.
of the Philippines College lastic aptitude test designed to Lucena explained that in-
Admission Test (UPCAT). measure scientific and quanti- terested graduating elemen-
DOST regional informa- tive abilities, abstract reason- tary pupils must have a final
tion officer Dr. Pelita Lucena, ing, and verbal aptitude. It (Turn to page 6)
in an interview on Monday,
said that based on records,
among the campuses of PSHS 6 Businesspersons honored
in the country, only two got a
100-percent passing rate in
Story on Page 5
2 BIKOL REPORTER OPINION AUGUST 5 - 11, 2018

EDITORIAL Downtrend in OPINIONS


UNLIMITED
Munch and GMA PHL Economy Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATAN

(Atty. APA – chairs Acyatan & an average rate of 3.261%, 4.2 ba- (NTDP). The good news is that
It was a picture echoing Co., CPAs-DFK International – is sis points higher than the 3.219% there are foreign markets to fully
Edvard Munch’s masterpiece, past chair of ASEAN Federation of
CPAs, PICPA past president and
recorded in the previous auction.
Healthy demand met the auction with
tap such as India, Sri Lanka and
the ASEAN region, among others,
The Scream. Hall-of-Famer, and ACPAPP Lifetime total tenders reaching P9.585B more which can boost arrivals further.
Achievement Awardee). than twice the original issuance vol- India is one potential market the
The new House Speaker all DOLLAR OUTFLOWS: Multilat-
eral lender IMF said the Philippines
ume.
Likewise, rates for the 182-day
DOT has been eyeing due to the
country’s large population with ar-
alone on the podium, the blue- would continue to spend more US T-bills rose to 4.294%. The auction rivals growing by 6.46%.
and-red of the Philippine flag dollars than what it earns amid higher
importation of capital equipment and
was almost thrice over-subscribed
with bids amounting to P13.05B
TAXATION: Many taxpayers are
now being penalized by the BIR for
behind her, and her hands raw materials to support the grow- from fund holders. A total of P6B their failure to apply for renewal of
ing economy. IMF now expects the worth of 364-day T-bills were also their Authority to Print (ATP) official
pressed to her visage as in an country’s current account deficit to fully awarded by the auction commit- receipts. Printed receipts carry
act of screaming. hit 1.5% of gross domestic product tee at an average rate of 4.9%. This their effective dates – and the regu-
(GDP) or five times wider than the was 9.1 basis points higher than the lation requires that the application
previous projection of only 0.3%. FX same rates transacted in the previ- for renewal of said ATP must be
Who was she calling outflows are exacerbated by frequent ous auction. This could indicate that applied for and approved by BIR
or addressing? Was she travels abroad by Filipinos, including the price of money will be going up. sixty (60) days BEFORE the expiry
those by government officials. Good for money holders, but bad for dates. Accountants and auditors
screaming to complain about PHL’s projected current account borrowers! must be aware of these strict re-
the speaker in the House? shortfall is wider than the revised TOURISM: Philippine tourism quirements so that costly penalties
projection of the BSP of 0.9% of sector has a lot of room for growth can be avoided.
GDP ($3.1B). The country’s current in terms of foreign arrivals, as there We also admonish taxpayers to
The Scream is hailed as account consists of transactions in are still markets in the ASEAN region regularly comply with regulatory
a classic of modern art, goods, services, primary and sec- it could tap, an industry group said reports – whether they be monthly
ondary income. It measures the net The DOT earlier reported that foreign or quarterly – and of course annu-
all because it captures the transfer of real resources between arrivals in the first half of 2018 hit a ally. These cover those due to BIR,
zeitgeist of the age of anxiety the domestic economy and the rest of record high of 3.7 million, a 10.4% SEC, Pag-ibig Fund, SSS, and Phil
the world. Last year, PHL spent more rise from the 3.35 million same pe- Health. Report compliance should
and uncertainty. dollars than it earned, translating to riod in 2017 - pacifying fears that be regular and habitual – with spe-
a current account deficit of $2.52B arrival numbers would slump due to cific staff members assigned to do
GMA’s “scream”, can be (0.8% of GDP) double the shortfall in the closure of Boracay. The closure the needful as part of their duties.
2016. actually diverted arrivals to new tour- That way – periodic compliance
seen as an announcement of TREASURY BILLS: The rates of ism areas. Good for our provincial can be assured and regularity of
her resurrection, an Arnold Treasury Bills went up for all tenors
across the board at last week’s auc-
locations!
The Tourism Congress of the Phil-
business standing upheld. The
best way to avoid penalties is to
Schwarzenegger declaring “I’m tion amid healthy demand from inves- ippines reported that this shows that comply!
tors, the Bureau of Treasury reported. PHL is on track to meet its 7.4 mil-
back!” During the auction, the BTr was able lion arrivals target for 2018 under the
PROVERB: The name of the
Lord is a strong tower; and they
to award P4B in 91-day T-bills at National Tourism Development Plan who run into it are always safe.
For indeed, her phoenix-like
return, speaks of a political Duterte’s 3rd SONA, Newsmakers FROM MY
finesse and almost Ninja-like in Naga City suggested WINDOW
stealth in staging a coup.
solutions to traffic and BBL NENITA FUENTEBELLA PEÑONES

She’s back and certainly, this I saw President Duterte deliver Alvarez was pushing. with low downpayment. Cars
signals the migration of political his 3rd State of the Nation Address
on TV and for me, it was good. I
******
The good news here in Naga City
cause much pollution and that’s
bad for our health.
butterflies in the Lower House. like the creation of a Department is that there are new malls that will ******
for Disaster, Management and be inaugurated this September. The President Rodrigo Duterte
Just like The Scream, she continuation to fulfill his campaign
promise to fight illegal drugs and
people have already seen one and
it awed them because it is nice and
signed
Bangsamoro
this Thursday
Law for
the
the
may well spell the coming of corruption in the government. If he modern. I believe it will be good for created autonomous region
will not do it, what will happen? I business here as well as the tourism of Muslim Mindanao. This is
another age of anxiety and hope he will implement immediately industry. a big accomplishment of his
uncertainty in the country’s the modernization of the Philippine However, the problem of parking administration after decades of
National Railways in Bicol which is spaces which is very inadequate Muslim unrest.
political landscape. in his Train Law. His statement that has aggravated. The traffic woes The Philippine Daily Inquirer
he will not abandon our interest in have increased. There is an urgent dated July 26, 2018 reported
the West Philippine Sea is right and need for the Naga City government the following: United Nations
he should assert it. We have legal and Camarines Sur provincial Secretary General Antonio
right to it. government to have road network Gutierrez called the new law
His SONA was delayed by more studies and plan how to solve the “a road to lasting peace in the
than one hour because of the traffic problem. country’s troubled south.”
election of the new House Speaker ****** ******
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who To me, there are possible Spokesman Maja Kocijancie
replaced Pantaleon Alvarez. During solutions, instead of road widening of the European Union said law
the first voting, Gloria M. Arroyo got and reblocking. Which are used passed by Congress and approval
184 votes out of 292 congressmen. as parking spaces, let us use it as of President Rodrigo Duterte of
There were abstentions too. In the an exclusive lane for tricycles and the Bangsamoro Organic Law”
election after the SONA, she got 189 padyaks and prohibit them from was an opportunity for the Filipino
because of four more who already using other land. Right now, they people to embrace peace and
know of the result in the first voting. use all the lanes. stability after decades of strife.”
One of them is a Camarines Sur We should pass a law that those ******
representative. But it was shown on who do not have a garage or car I wish to correct a sentence
TV that Cong. Rolando Andaya was park are not qualified to own a car. erroneously printed in my column
there fighting for Gloria Macapagal This law is done in other countries the other week where I wrote
Arroyo. It was reported that the like Singapore and China, Japan, about the ISIS in Mindanao: ISIS
majority of the congressmen did not etc. Nowadays, it is easy to buy a refers to “Islamic State of Iraq and
like the “No el” no election Speaker car because companies are selling Syria” not Ireland and Syria.

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SM Supermalls wins 5 Awards DOLE distributes
of Merit in Philippine Quill Awards P3-M business kit
SM Supermalls scored LEGAZPI CITY --– At come and enabling them to be-
five Awards of Merit in dif- least PHP3-million worth come more productive citizens
ferent categories at the re- of business kits were dis- of their community," she said.
cently concluded 16th Philip- tributed by the Department The Napo Barangay Coun-
pine Quill Awards last July 9, of Labor and Employment cil received PHP1.9-million
held at the Marriott Grand (DOLE) regional office, worth of kitchen materials
Ballroom. through its Albay Provincial and other tools for 102 micro-
“We share these wins with entrepreneurs composed of 27
Field Office, to 180 target
all our valued customers as
beneficiaries in two villages food vendors, 25 farmers, 21
these recognition continue to
of Polangui town on Tues- hog raisers, 7 dressmakers, 6
fuel our passion to bring fun-
day. carpenters, 5 beauticians, 3
filled activities and brands in
the malls,” said Jonjon San Rovelinda A. Dela Rosa, masons and one rice trader,
Agustin, SM Supermalls se- OIC regional director, said in vegetable and rice retailers/
nior vice president for market- an interview that this is one of wholesaler, upholsterer, bar-
ing. DOLE’s contributions to the ber, manicurist, house painter
SM’s campaigns that were government agenda of inclu- and automotive and electrical
recognized included its drive sive growth through massive technician.
to solidify the SM Super- job generation throughout the On the other hand, Mendez
malls brand foothold through SM Supermalls bagged five Awards of Merit in country. Barangay Council, which has
the ‘SM Moments’ campaign different categories in the recently concluded "The tools provided to the 60 micro-entrepreneurs, re-
(Social Media Programs cat- Philippine Quill Awards, held at the Marriott Grand beneficiaries are expected to ceived PHP1.1-million worth
egory), and #TheSuperMom- Ballroom. SM’s communications innovations bring livelihood enhancement. of business kits as livelihood
sClub Facebook community that earned recognitions included the ‘SM Farm productivity will be im- grant to the beneficiaries.
(Digital Communications cat- Moments’ campaign, #TheSuperMomsClub online
proved and will eventually Vivian Gonzales of Baran-
community, ‘Fusion Flavors’, and SM City North
egory) that aims to strengthen translate into higher family in- (Turn to page 7)
Edsa’s ‘Art Karnival’ and ‘TsumTacularChristmas.’
the brand’s relationships with

PhilHealth conducts HR Forum


#SuperMoms – the mommy
shoppers who have been part
of SM’s story over the years.
Both under the Special
Events category, SM received NAGA CITY, Cama- City and Camarines Sur. Based on the 2017 reg- benefits prompted the LHIO other online services can be
Awards of Merit for SM City rines Sur -- The PhilHealth The forum aimed to pro- istration, PhilHealth LHIO to organize this year’s forum maximized to their advan-
North EDSA’s ‘Art Karni- Local Health Insurance vide participants updates and Camarines Sur covers 80,555 to address pressing concerns. tage.
val’, a fun exhibit of art in- Office (LHIO) Camarines needed information on Phil- members and their depen- The LHIO hoped that It also aimed to assist em-
stallations, murals, 3D, and Sur has recently organized Health so that they can better dents under the Formal Sec- through this Forum, employ- ployers in the proper remit-
interactive displays; and its a forum for the PhilHealth understand their roles in the tor in he province. However, ers will better understand tance of premiums and the
‘TsumTacular Christmas’ that Employer Engagement management of PhilHealth reports and feedback gath- how PhilHealth’s innovations correct and accurate report-
featured a 45-foot Tsum Tsum Representatives (PEERs) membership, updating, and ered from members of the like the Electronic Premium ing of the actual current em-
Christmas tree and village with and HR Representatives of remittance of insurance pre- said sector about the ease of Remittance System (EPRS), ployees under their respec-
LED ballerina performances. large companies in Naga mium. transactions in availing their PhilHealth PORTAL, and tive Offices. - PhilHealth
4 BIKOL REPORTER HALO-HALO AUGUST 5 - 11, 2018

KANTONG Otonyo Nin DIS *KARTE


*KUSYON

Patriarka
*KURSO
PUTIKON! Ibinabandilyo ini kan mga alibang- Barko.
FRANK PEÑONES JR.

Garo sinda sira na paghalion mo sa


bang na kadto kabali sa sarong partido, Malumpat sa linulunadan ninda ta tabon kan politika siguradong magi-
Baranga na an alagad sarong banggi nahiling na lang
na nakikingiritan sa mga miyembro nin
huna palundag na asin masakat sa
saro na sa hiling ninda masiguro kan
ingab-ingab asin matittigbak.
Ano an mapaliwanag kan migra-
media sa Bikolandia ibang partido. Sa halipot na tataramon,
nakikiplastikan, siring kan ginibo kan
saindang padagos na serbisyo sa
publiko. Ay, sa saindang bulsa, siring
syon na ini? Sa hiling ko, sintomas
ini kan hilang kan politika kan nasyon
sarong politiko sa probinsya na kan sa saro na naman na politiko na dinu- – an politika nin patron asin parasu-
huli sa politika & kuarta! makabalik si GMA yaon man tulos so-
boot duman sa “victory party” ni Madam
manan an kadukot ni GMA tanganing
maulakitan man kan birtud kan huri. Sa
nod. Mantang nagdadanay ini, mayo
kitang malalaoman na pagbago sa
“I’m Sorry.” Sabi kan mga yaon duman, halipot na tataramon, nganing siya an buhay kan dakul na nagtitios na na-
Naga City- -30ng advisers, 19ng drectors asin 12ng nagaano man daa ining daing supog na bendisyonan. mamanwaan. Ma-amen-amen lang
opisyales an masurumpa sa pinakabagong bcol press ini. “Kapal!,” sabi pa kan saro. Dai ko aram kun an lalawgon kaini sinda, makikibiso-biso, sigurado
club sa maabot na sabado agusto 4. An engrandeng Natural ini sa klase ninda. kublit nin damulag o elepante. Pero, na mapadagos sindang nakatukaw
okasyon sa d tent avenue plaza hotel magsaysay ave An mga marino may magayon na intindido ta iyan. Mayo sindang ibang sa pwesto asin sa pagtaba hali sa
naga. May maghapon ngonang paseminar para sa termino sainda. Jump ship asin Akyat aram na kabuhayan kundi politika. binino nin buwis nin banwaan.
mga opisyales, drectors, miembros ska advisers poon

Of Surveys and
alas 7 nin aga. Pkatapos kn seminar eu an induction
na guiguibuhon ni sen cynthia villar, guest of honor & FROM
speaker. Maarabot man an pres kn natl press club, pnp PLANET
rd 5 arnel escobal, an gm kn pnr ska an bkolanong c
cesar chavez kn mbc/dzrh. C ruel zaldycu kn dzrh/
mla bulletin an pres, sherwin mata kn radyo pilipinas
Snake Menus KRYPTON
R.R BALDEMOR
camnorte an chairman of d board. An board of advisers I conducted my own survey and ask how I can solve the problem. Not In Trinidad and Tobago, in the
pinapangenotan n usec marvel clavecilla, presdntl study: able to come to my place, my friend Caribbean, I met two kababayans.
assistant 4 bcol affairs. An bcol press club affilliated sa The number one ambition of 9 out of started asking me questions over the We were in the Savannah when we
natl press club of d phil, sbi ni zaldylcu./e 10 Filipinos is how to own a cell phone! phone: saw a beautiful lady strolling by. I told
****** The most famous farm animal in My friend: “Are you in front of your them how beautiful the Trinidadians
If the Jews or Isrealites are the chosen people of the Philippines is the Carabao, but laptop" really are, referring to the lady. Then
God why are they killing the Palestinians, men, women few people know its scientific name. Me: “Yes” one of our kabayans said "He is
The most famous farm animal in the My friend: “Is your laptop open?” Beke, and he is Filipino!"
and children until now? The biblical story of Abraham Me: “Yes” --------------------------------
world is Chicken. No religion or country
say that the two fighting brothers from two women have prohibits eating it. My friend: “Can you see My Snake menu: In a district in Hanoi,
patched up their differences when Abraham died. Hence The modern sport of bungee Computer?” there is a restaurant that specializes
hatred between the two who were the decendants of the jumping originated in the remote island Me: “No. I have not seen your in snake menu. They have different
Palestinians and Israelites should have stopped. So is of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu. computer ever since.” kinds and sizes of snakes, some are
the killings still happening? Is this part of their birthright The most famous folk hero in My friend: “Oh boy, you are really in already being marinated in bottles
given to them by God? Pray tell me the truth or I will not Jamaica is Bob Marley. trouble!” and some are alive. Customers will
believe in the Bible anymore.#forevermore –ompong St Lazarus hid in Cyprus to escape -------------------------- just select and the restaurant Chef
****** persecution from the Jews. I took this one from a friend who will cook. I asked the waiter who are
All high rise buildings do not have told me a story: One time he went to their frequent customers. I was told
Mas enot an unc na university kesa bu or aquinas.
13th floor. a restaurant and asked the waiter mostly Vietnamese and Chinese.
Enot pa sa usi n ateneo. I cannot find a mention of Dinosaurs about their SPECIALTY and the waiter I asked if there has been a Filipino.
Arog kn hogpong party ni inday sarah ano an kbp n in the Bible. said, “oh we have many kinds of TEA; He said none so far, because they
snd ma nationwide recruitment man? -------------------------- jasmine tea, green tea, lemon tea”! did not have a Filipino snake!
Si Dr. Fey Lauaya ang bagong UNC president While editing my work my laptop ----------------------------------- So I had a reason to leave without
effective July 31. Pig ribayan nya c Fred Ayala. Si Fey stalled. I panicked so I called a friend to Filipino Beke in Trinidad and Tobago: eating.
ang dating presidente kan Bicol U sa Albay.
******
last 21st of July at 7p.m.USI Auditorium. Fresh from press club (bpc). Labing 500 na bicol mediamen sa kbp
Dapit palan kan si text ni Padi Dolpo Balemor, arguing
successful concerts abroad. na guinibo sa casa blanca hotel (guest: party prexy jorge
na mau nin EVIL, maugmahon kuta. Kaya lang an "Our
Tickets available at St Jude Parish naga city @P1000 sarmiento). 120 mediamen sa bpc sa camp ola sa bpc
Father" na pig tukdo mismo by Jesus nagtatapos sa "BUT
,500,200. C u - mrs mely d la paz zaens affair (guest: sen cynthia villar). Talent fee per pax: 10k to
DELIVER US FROM ALL EVIL, Amen." and kan mag 40
****** 2k depende sa infulencia. An nawalat sa kantong putikon
days and nights fasting si Lord Jesus on a mountain top,
anas pampolitaka an kaso ni bongalonta kaya pag na tambayan sa sm naga kn mga tga media: edwin lara,
Satan came & tempted Jesus 4 times, the Bible said. I
election inalampo sinda ta aranggot na mga taga piling mani gallardo, ompong baldemor, ben olais, milo van, oca
cant forget those Biblical contents! <<>>EMIL
negosyantes asin botantes,- wally v laureta, errol garchi sr, elmer medinilla, ruben medroso
******
****** ska ernie verdadero. Mapungawon palan.
Bicol press club mga tuta ni tallado hehe....press club
lang yan ni villar me masabi lang na activity maelection Legazpi City-Ngonian pa sana baranga na an media
ay- jorge dayaon of daet sa bkolandia. Causa? Politica! Sabado agusto 4 duwang SUNDAY GOSPEL
****** mayor na aktibidades an guiguibuhon dgdi sa legazpi, an
Good people obtain pure joy not because they do rgnl center kn bkol. Ilalansar an kusog bikol party o kbp Gospel: Jn 6:24-35
ni sir noel d luna ska ilalansar man an bicol press club n When they saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there,
great things. . . they got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus.
But because they do small ones, with great love and ruel saldicu. Sa pepperland hotel an kbp, sa camp simeon When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked
caring heart! ola an bpc. Tampok c chairman noel d luna & pres jorge him, “Master, when did you come here?” Jesus answered, “Truly,
Happy people don't have everything in life. . . sarmiento sa bonggang okasyon kn kbp, c sen cynthia I say to you, you look for me, not because of the signs which you
villar, cesar chavez ska pres lodi sa paseminar/induction have seen, but because you ate bread and were satisfied. Work
They just make the best of what GOD provides! then, not for perishable food, but for the lasting food which gives
Good Morning!! kn rgnl press club. Imbitado an gabos na tga media sa
eternal life. The Son of Man will give it to you, for he is the one on
****** bkol, libre an transportasyon, hotels, pagkakan, may whom the Father has put his mark.” Then the Jews asked him,
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK AHEAD!!! Ingat po kayo pagogom pa! Ribong an balanak kn mga nanunungdan. “What shall we do? What are the works that God wants us to do?”
lagi bff lalo na po ang health ninyo. God Bless po lagi Kiisay mataya? Hilingon ta kun ano an kaaabtan. Sgun sa And Jesus answered them, “The work God wants is this: that you
masasarigan na pghahalean kn bareta 'paldo' an ambos believe in the One whom God has sent.” They then said, “Show us
****** miraculous signs, that we may see and believe you. What sign do
Public svc: binawian na nin buhay c victoria cadiz lados. An kurahaw kn mga tga media, propagandadista you perform? Our ancestors ate manna in the desert; as Scripture
gamora, 88 y/o, kn mlaor camsur. Pinapaisi an mga ska media media: hapi days r here again. Mapoon nang says: They were given bread from heaven to eat.”
pagaraki, sadering tao ska amistades sa hararayong magbuhos na an lahar!/e Jesus then said to them, “Truly, I say to you, it was not Moses
lugar espesyalmente sa sta cruz-ratay ska sn francisco ****** who gave you the bread from heaven. My Father gives you the true
Tg 10mil kuta tambak nag attend labing 500 naging tg bread from heaven. The bread God gives is the One who comes
calabanga camsur. Napapatintihan an bangkay sa res from heaven and gives life to the world.” And they said to him, “Give
sa san jose mlaor camsur. An lubong ipapaisi na sana. 5k na lang ok naman bastante kakanon aircon gbos na us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life;
Nagpapaisi, salvador 'jun' gamora jr, aki kn gadam. lunadan- txt frm legazpi whoever comes to me shall never be hungry, and whoever believes
Salamat po/e ****** in me shall never be thirsty.
official count as announced by atty jorge sarmiento Lectio Divina
******
Read: The Israelites grumble on the road; Yahweh responds
Yes u r right On the govt. side most names of 133pm 320 delegates- txt frm leg city to their needs by providing food. We are invited to cast off the old
prominent and rich politicians still dominate the political Milaor- -An barita si Andre Hidalgo daa an self and put on the new man who pivots on God. Jesus invites his
arena since I was in college, maybe because some pakakandidatohon ni Nonoy (andaya) para Alkalde laban listeners to work for the imperishable food, to receive him who is
political clans or politicians want to stay in power & got ki Lhabas ta nagtulay garo si bm Bading Senar.- xvm txt the bread of heaven.
****** Reflect: Our invitation is to discard the old self and put on the
an insatiable desire for wealth as priorities and public new. The “old” self busies itself with material needs and other
service a secondary one . Hope political dynasty 320 official count.no not p10k,p5k and some were gven concerns of this world. Even in their search for God, the motivating
be abolished, the govt. & the church work together & p2k.kaya an iba ngurob ngurob. factor is the satisfaction of the earthly needs, as Jesus bluntly tells
focused on the root causes of the major problems in our Moni s not God but it's d onli language we undrstand. his people. Jesus wants us to hinge on the spiritual, that which lasts
country , find the best effective measures or solutions Sayang. beyond the earthly and ensures eternal health of the soul. And the
food that ensures such health is Christ himself. Hence, the means to
to address them for a real change of course with the ******
discard the old self and put on new is by feeding on Christ himself.
cooperation of everyone. Ever since the same problems Tsek attendance sa sm kantong putikon kn sabado aug Pray: Lord, you are the bread of life; feed me with yourself so
are there, except that some are more intense now than 4 kn gabos na tga media kn naga nagtiripon sa legazpi that I become you.
before. WHY? God bless the Philippines city para sa 2ng dakulanp okasyon- - launching kn kusog Act: Share your God-experience with someone who is hungry for
****** bikol party o kbp ni noel d luna (snd) ska induction kn mga the spiritual. – CLARETIAN COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION,
INC.
Renowned bkolano Tenor Jonathan Zaens's concert ofcrs & members ni roni bucacao aka roel zaldycu kn bicol
AUGUST 5 - 11, 2018 NEWS REPORTER BIKOL REPORTER 5

6 Businesspersons honored
Five (5) Outstanding Bi- community, care for the envi- nos.
colano Businesspersons of ronment and contribution in Espeso, the current man-
the Year and one (1) Out- Bicol's socio-economic de- ager of the Labo Progressive
standing Young Bicolano velopment and nation-build- Multipurpose Cooperative
Entrepreneur were recog- ing— their Corporate Social (LPMC), has been excelling
nized in the 2018 Halyao Responsibility (CSR). in the coconut and pineapple
Awards conducted in Naga Imperial, president and industry and is helping the
City last July 28. CEO of the Imperial Homes community in their various
Named Outstanding Bi- Corporation (IHC) who is needs in business, health,
colano Businesspersons into real estate development, education, security, insurance
of the Year category were has been promoting solar and housing, among others.
Emma M. Imperial (Albay), power in the country and the Bonales, on the one hand,
Mario M. Espeso (Camarines building of sustainable, resil- is the owner of a one-stop
Norte), Maryselle Uy Olivan ient and environment-friend- shop and one of the biggest
(Camarines Sur), Franklin C. ly homes. supermarts in Catanduanes
Bonales (Catanduanes), and Olivan is the owner-CEO and is largely involved in
Jorge T. Dioneda (Sorsogon). of the Bicol Bestrade Sales community outreach pro-
The awardees were rec- Center, Inc. and is involved grams such as gift- giving,
ognized and honored not just in various industries such as feeding program, clean-up
for their exemplary perfor- shipping, real estate develop- drives, and the like.
mance in the field of business ment and hotel operations— The last among the five
and entrepreneurship but also giving lots of employment awardees is Dioneda who poultry industry and has now of poultry products in the nessman, Dioneda has been
for their involvement in the opportunities to the Bicola- invests in agricultural and been the biggest supplier region. A benevolent busi- supportive of various civic

CARD MBA releases P28M disaster aid


activities such as tree plant-
ing and is helping his fellow
poultry farmers in their tech-
nical needs in the production
The CARD Mutual Ben- Along with the financial ser- to record more than 95,000 NGO), 44,128 from CARD CARD Pioneer Microinsur- of their businesses.
efit Association (CARD vice, they also receive non-fi- affected clients,” said May Bank, Inc., 28,882 from ance Inc. (CPMI) and CARD Meanwhile, Magno Ed-
MBA) initially disbursed a nancial service such as CARD S. Dawat, chief executive of CARD SME Bank, Inc., and MRI Insurance Agency ilberto R. Conag III from
total of PHP28 million worth MRI Disaster Relief Assis- CARD MBA. 3,316 from Rizal Bank, Inc. (CaMIA), also has non-life
Naga City was the young
of disaster aid for the 95,334 tance Program (CDRAP) un- CARD MBA is the micro- “Days before the typhoon microinsurance products that
entrepreneur conferred as the
affected families of Typhoon der CARD MBA. This pro- insurance arm of CARD MRI and up until now, we were cover the re-house program of
Josie in Pangasinan, Tarlac, gram was introduced in 2006 Outstanding Young Bicolano
that is fully owned and man- already preparing the relief its policy holders. Of the 240
Bataan, Zambales, Cavite, as part of CARD MRI’s strat- Entrepreneur.
aged by the microfinance cli- goods and medicines needed policy holders in the typhoon
Batangas, Occidental Mind- egy to eradicate poverty in the ents of CARD MRI financial by our clients so it will be- affected area, 26 were already He is the founder of one
oro, and Nueva Ecija. country. institutions. come available right after the validated as affected and are of the most successful soft-
These families are the “Our team at CARD MBA In the report of the disaster typhoon recedes,” said Deolito entitled to recieve re-house ware company in the Bicol
microfinance clients of the and the operations of CARD management team of CARD C. Valdemar, chair of the di- claims. Region. His works focuses
four financial institutions of MRI are still on the ground MRI, at least 19,008 families saster management team. “We have deployed ad- on the various projects in the
CARD Mutually Reinforcing to validate the status of our are microfinance clients of Re-house program ditional staff on the ground area of weather disturbance,
Institutions (CARD MRI). clients. Initially, we were able CARD, Inc. (A Microfinance CARD MRI group, through (Turn to page 6) law enforcement, education,
health care, fashion, lifestyle,

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Anti-Smoking Teams and real estate.
The Halyao Awards is a

Deployed in Naga Streets


ATENEO DE NAGA UNIVERSITY
yearly activity of the Metro
ATENEO AVENUE, NAGA CITY 4400
Naga Chamber of Commerce
For : Interested Bidder and Industry (MNCCI) as
Subject : Disposal Sale of Vehicle NAGA CITY --- Seek- tors as this would mean we part of the celebration of
Date : August 3, 2018 ing to reduce the amount of have a lesser number of con- the Bicol Business Month
air pollution emitted by gas- tributors to air pollution,” he
NOTICE OF BID powered vehicles in violation said. -jbneola/CEPPIO
(BBM) 2018. –Armie B. Gu-
nay/ CEPPIO
of emission standards set by
Ateneo de Naga University is soliciting sealed bid proposal for the sale of the below-listed vehicle the Department of Environ-
on “as is, where is” basis: ment and Natural Resources
(DENR), the City Environ-
DESCRIPTION FLOOR PRICE
One (1) unit – 2004 Kia Green Picanto Hatchback Php 80,000.00
ment and Natural Resources
Plate No. : XRW 332 Office’s (ENRO) anti-smoke
Motor Serial No. : G4HG4872183 belching unit patrolled the
Chassis Serial No. : KNABA24335T077027 streets last August 2, this
year, to apprehend smoke
PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES: belching automobiles.
Jayson T. Vargas, City EN-
1. Interested bidder may inspect and check the vehicle. Inspection of vehicle may be arranged RO’s pollution control officer
with the PPA OFFICE and to be assisted by LORENZO TOLEDANA at the Ateneo de Naga and officer in charge of pollu-
University, Main Campus, Bagumbayan Sur, Naga City. Guidelines and Forms are likewise tion control and management
available at the PPA OFFICE.
2. Interested bidder is required to submit sealed bids to the OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE
division, said his group was
SERVICES and BID DEPOSIT amounting to TEN PERCENT (10%) of the starting bid price able to flag down and check 33
for the vehicle on or before AUGUST 23, 2018 at the TREASURER’S OFFICE. BID FORM is vehicles and made to fine 12
available at PROCUREMENT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT OFFICE. units for not passing the test.
3. The BID DEPOSIT shall be treated as a partial payment for the winning bidder and deductible Assisting the team are per-
to the bid price. Relatedly, all other BID DEPOSIT by the non-winning bidders will be returned, sonnel from the Naga City
less Five Hundred Pesos (PhP 500.00) to cover the administrative charges. Police Office and the Land
4. The opening of bids and awarding shall be conducted on AUGUST 24, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Transportation Office. The
the MULTIPURPOSE HALL, 5F, ALINGAL HALL in the presence of the representatives from city government which was
TREASURER’S OFFICE, PPA, PAMO, and ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICE. The commended by DENR in past
announcement of the decision for the bids is final.
5. The winning bidder must make full payment of the bid taking into account the bid price to the
years because of its standing
UNIVERSITY CASHIER within ONE (1) DAY after receipt of the Notice of Award. ordinance and relentless cam-
6. Should the winning bidder decide not to pursue the bid, the BID DEPOSIT shall be FORFEITED paign against smoke belchers
in favor of the University. Consequently, the next best offer of bid shall be considered. has been up to the task since
Withdrawal after being declared winner will also disqualify the bidder from participating in any year 2000.
other bidding offers in the future. In that year and the follow-
7. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any bid offers. ing years since ASBU began
8. Pull-out of the vehicle from the site shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder. All operating, the city govern-
UNIVERSITY markings (seal, logo, and name) shall be removed from the vehicle prior to
pull-out.
ment was able to collect fines FREE CATARACT SCREENING
amounting to P300,000 from Dr. Mark Raymund C. Rosales conducts eye screening for
9. The DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE shall be prepared by the OFFICE OF THE
violators of anti-smoke belch- senior citizens during the free cataract screening sponsored
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. The notarization, transfer of ownership as required by the
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) and other incidentals shall be for the ACCOUNT ing provisions of Republic Act by the Peñafrancia Parish Senior Parishioners Fellowship
OF THE BIDDER. 8749, also known as the Clean and the local Tomasinong Bicolano. He is assisted by his
10. For control purposes, the bidder or representative must present one copy of the NOTICE OF Air Act. wife, Charmaine and volunteer Franz Nismal. Some of those
AWARD TO THE SECURITY PERSONNEL at the gate to serve as GATE-PASS to take out Alexander Caning, ENRO who participated in the program were Dr. Mark & Charmaine
the vehicle. chief, however, said that the Rosales, Vicar General Fr. Angel Paul Corre and Parish Priest
primordial concern of the cam- Fr. Rey Jose F. Rellora; and the officers and members of the
For the information and guidance of everyone. paign is not to generate income Fellowship Executive Board: Beth Ante (auditor), Helen
but to compel the motorists to Juanillo (treasurer), Ninfa Saballegue (business manager),
comply with the Clean Air Act. Lucy Maristaza ( (member), Edna Amparado (assisting guest),
Br. RAYMUND E. BELLEZA, SJ Bikol Reporter “We should be happier if we Ester Elopre (vice-chairman), Edith Ravago (secretary) and
Director of Administrative Services Published: August 5 and 12, 2018
got a lower number of viola- Tony Amparado (chairman).
6 BIKOL REPORTER AUGUST 5 - 11, 2018

TRY ‘PISAY’ DOST - BICOL . . . CARD MBA RELEASES P28M . . .


grade of 85 percent or higher nology (S&T) Undergradu- to ensure that all affected ar- Sarmiento personally visited
in Science and Mathematics, ate scholarships for Science, eas will be validated soonest the unit office of Sta. Barbara,
as evidenced in their report Technology, Engineering and possible time” said CAMIA Pangasinan on July 23, 2018 to
card; Filipino citizens with no Mathematics (STEM). President Vener Abellera, add- monitor the institution’s disas-
pending or approved applica- College S&T student- ing that once the area become ter management activities.
tion as immigrant to any for- scholars can enjoy scholar- passable, they will continue CARD MRI is a group of 21
eign country; born on or after ship privileges; tuition and their validation process for the institutions including CARD
Aug. 1, 2004; at least satisfac- school fees (PHP40,000/aca- remaining 214 clients. MBA, CPMI, CaMIA, and
tory rating (or equivalent) for demic year); book allowance “We at CARD MRI are the four financial institutions
character rating in the report (PHP10,000/year); MS/PE always committed to be re- that aims to eradicate poverty
card; not taken the PSHS uniform, first semester of first sponsive to the needs of our in the Philippines through mi-
NCE previously and prefer- year only (PHP1,000); group members especially in diffi- crofinance and community
ably, in good health and fit to insurance (premium); month-
cult situations like this,” said development services like
ly allowance (PHP7,000/
undergo rigorous academic Flordeliza L. Sarmiento, man- education, health, and disaster
month); summer allowance
program. aging director of CARD MRI. management, among others.
if required with tuition and
“Applicants with complete
other school fee (PHP1,500),
requirement will receive the book allowance (PHP500/ CITY COLLEGE OF NAGA . . .
examination permit through to submit OR), monthly al- now home to more than 500 of classes for the next school
mail direct to them or to the lowance (two months), and
school principal for distribu- number of enrollees taking year, 2019-2020.
graduation clothing allow- up Bachelor of Science in The City College of Naga
tion to the applicants,” she ance (PHP1,000).
said. Midwifery and other TESDA has been supporting the devel-
“We encourage qualified
Lucena said the deadline courses like slaughtering and opment of the less-privileged
Senior High School students
for the submission of applica- to apply for S&T scholarship, automotive. students by providing free ter-
tion forms will be on August pursue S&T careers and be With its construction soon tiary education in midwifery
31. part of the future competent to begin, the building is ex- and other vocational courses
Successful examinees who human resource in the coun- pected to be finished within to help empower them eco-
LGU BULA SDRRM 2018 are accepted as PSHS stu- try," Lucena said. - Connie six (6) months to be used al- nomically. - Armie B. Gunay,
Upper photo – Shows PO1 Mercolito P. Lovendino Jr. of the
dents are entitled to scholar- Calipay/PNA ready in time of the opening CEPPIO
501st Maneuver Company Regional Mobile Force Battallion
5 discusses and explain about Community Anti-Terrorists
ship privileges, including free
tuition; textbooks; monthly
Awareness (CATA) and Police Community Relations (PCR)
to hundreds of students of Balaogan National High School stipend; uniform; transporta- Bullying… Not Just a Simple Matter
during the speaking engagement of the RMFB5 of the 2-day tion and living allowances
By ALEX ZEUS L. BOTOR, Teacher III
scheduled (July 26 & 27, 2018)) SDRRM activity. Lower photo for low-income groups; and Iriga Central School, Iriga City
– Shows PInsp Emil S. Yebra (seated center) with Alex B. dormitory accommodation (if
Bustamante, SDRRM Chairman of Balaogan National High applicable). There have been instances when a child re- Bullying can be caused by the appearance,
School, Bula, Camarines Sur (seated front left) with Mr. Noel Meanwhile, the DOST fuses to go to school and parents do not know social status, inferiority in class and even by
C. Dionela (seated extreme right) the emcee and SHS teacher. also offers Science and Tech- what the cause is. Teachers themselves cannot religion. Bullying can take the form, a a verbal
July 2018 is declared as “The National Resilience Month”
find a good reason why a child is absent not insult, physical harm and even cyberbullying.
following the theme “Katatagan Sa Kalamidad ay Makakamtan
once but perennially. Everyday thousands of Thus, when a child is bullied and refuses to go
kapag Sapat ang Kaalaman at Kahandaan. – ABB CATANDUANES . . . children in school fear going to school and the to school, the most likely to happen is for the
prove the quality of abaca pro- culprit is bullying. Bullying is not just an issue victim to miss classes and probably drop out
Republic of the Philippines duction of the province. Fur- in the Philippines but elsewhere and not just in for good which becomes a bigger problem. .
OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR thermore, they also hope that school but even in other establishments. Teachers and even the whole community
Naga City, Camarines Sur the project can supply increase Bullying is problem that affects millions of but most specially parents must have estab-
of income and production to children and it has everyone worried. It is not lished safeguards against bullying. A bully
CFN-041-2018 Catanduanes abaca industry. just children in school but parents and even the may himself has a problem of his own and
CCE whole community are faced with this problem. uses only bullying as a scapegoat of his own
Governor Cua is also hop- Unfortunately, some teachers and parents do situation. The teacher must discuss with the
ing that this partnership will not fully understand how extreme bullying can learners what bullying is and the consequenc-
In compliance with the publication requirement and
pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 help every ‘parahag-ot’. The get. es of the action. When the children are aware
Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative local chief executive is hoping When a person is picked on over and over of the consequences of bullying they will be
Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is that the people will embrace again by an individual or group with more prevented from doing the act.
hereby served that MARIA LUNINGNING B. ALBONG has the technology and see the power either in terms of physical or social When a child shows manifestation of fear,
filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from benefits that it provides. standing, the result is fear on the part of the it becomes timely for the teacher to find out
“DOMINGA” to “DELIA” in the Certificate of live birth of victim and if he/she is in school, the tendency the reason. This is the same thing that parents
In a related development, is for the child to stay away from school. This can do. When a child acts unusually not just
DOMINGA CUSTODIO MOTOS at Naga City, Camarines the Provincial Government
Sur, and whose parents are CIPRIANO L. MOTOS and is no simple matter because of its adverse because he refuses to go to school but even
of Catanduanes has hired ad- effects on the victim which could become a disassociate himself with his own people, it is
ELPIDIA ALEGRE CUSTODIO.
ditional abaca technicians to health concern. evident that there is a very good reason for
Any person adversely affected by said petition may file
help the Philippine Fiber In- School bullying is a type of bullying that oc- such personal behavior.
his written opposition with this Office not later than August
dustry Development Authority curs in an educational setting. It is a distinctive The Anti-bullying Act of 2013 now a Re-
19, 2018.
(PhilFIDA) in the implemen- pattern of harassing or humiliating a child by a public Act 10627 is the best safeguard against
classmate or classmates. This is an intention- bullying in the country. It is proper that teach-
(Sgd). ALEXANDER M. CAYETANO tation of the Abaca Rehabili- al behavior that hurts, harms or humiliates a ers especially but parents just as well must
CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR tation Program, particularly classmate either physically or emotionally and bring to attention to their students what the law
Naga City, Camarines Sur to monitor the progress of the can happen while in school or in the commu- is all about. When there is a vast dissemina-
abaca development project in nity. This one bullying often has more social tion of what bullying is all about, it is expected
BIKOL REPORTER
the province. - G.O. Informa- or physical power while the victim finds it dif- that this evil of society if not totally eradicated
Published: August 5 and 12, 2018
tion Unit ficult to stop the behavior. in our country may be minimized.

FOR JULY
NAME OF DECEASED DATE OF INTERMENT

LETICIA SJ. POLAGÑE JULY 1, 2018


FE SJ. POLAGÑE JULY 1, 2018
CORAZON V. PEÑA JULY 2, 2018
RODOLFO M. VALENCIANO JULY 8, 2018
CARLITO R. SYCHAY JULY 5, 2018
ROBERTO B. TOLIN JULY 6, 2018
CARLOS V. REYES SR. JULY 11, 2018
TRINIDAD A. REYES JULY 11, 2018
ARLENE R. CAMBARE JULY 7, 2018
ATANACIO E. DE VARRA JULY 13, 2018
ANTONINO C. BAJAMUNDE JULY 14, 2018
HELEN E. EUSTE JULY 14, 2018
ALFREDO C. BUNYI JULY 17, 2018
JOSEPHINE D. JASTIO JULY 17, 2018
ANITA A. APOLINARIO JULY 21, 2018
MONICO C. OBIAS JULY 21, 2018
CESZ JEITKA R. BONITO JULY 22, 2018
RICARDO A. ANDAL JULY 27, 2018
ROMEO C. COMIA JULY 25, 2018
LUIS DARILAY JULY 26, 2018
RUFINA N. DARILAY JULY 26, 2018
PILAR B. PERTES JULY 26, 2018
SABINO T. PERTES JULY 26, 2018
NILDA S. ALANO JULY 30, 2018
MERCY T. DE LOS SANTOS JULY 28, 2018
AUGUST 5 - 11, 2018 BIKOL REPORTER 7
DOLE DISTRIBUTES P3-M BUSINESS KIT . . .
gay Napo, one of the benefi- helpful to us for most of the were distributed, is a compo-
ciaries of the said assistance, women here in our village are nent of the DOLE Integrated
said her wish to acquire kitch- not gainfully employed. Now, Livelihood and Emergency
en tools for her food vending we have our own source of Employment Program which
business has been granted. income to support my chil- gives grants to the poor, vul-
“We are thankful for these dren and family in financial nerable and marginalized
kitchen wares to DOLE, be- aspect,” Nancy Losantas, 46, workers. The program in-
cause out the 102 beneficia- one of the beneficiaries in Ba- cludes capacity building in
ries, I’m lucky to be among rangay Mendez, said. collaboration with govern-
them who received these “We will do our best for ment agencies like the Tech-
materials,” Gonzales shared this business to flourish so we nical Education and Skills
during the awarding of the may be given a second batch Development Authority (TES-
livelihood assistance in their of assistance,” she added. DA) and Department of Trade
village. The Kabuhayan Program, and Industry (DTI). -Connie
“This livelihood grant is under which the business kits Calipay/PNA

BSP-LEGAZPI GUIDES CREDIT CARDHOLDERS . . .


said. higher fees and interests,” advised not to give out the
On the part of the credit Thomas said. account number over the
card issuer, the terms espe- However, interest–free phone unless they know that
cially the fees and interest credit can be enjoyed with a the company is reputable. DOING GOOD AND DOING WELL
Julius Adrian R. Alip, the president of Mga Likha ni Inay (MLNI), was one of the speakers of Angat
methods must be clearly dis- credit card if the total amount They are likewise warned Pinoy Business Expo held on June 30-July 1, 2018 at SM Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall in Manila.
closed to enable cardholders due is paid in full on or be- against responding to e-mails During his talk, he emphasized that in choosing a career path, we should clearly define our purpose
to come up with informed de- fore the payment due date for requesting for credit card de- as it will guide our journey to do what is best. Alip also compared this on how firm CARD Mutually
Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) is to its commitment of eradicating poverty in the country.
cisions. a particular billing cycle. tails and asking to enter in- CARD MRI, according to Alip, always implement programs and introduce services that are essential
Credit card fees may in- Bills should also be paid formation on a non-secured in realizing its core goal. CARD MRI is a group of 21 institutions including MLNI that aims to eradicate
clude the annual fee or the on or before the due date to website. poverty in the Philippines by providing microfinance and social development programs. Mga Likha
ni Inay is the marketing arm of CARD MRI that links grassroots micro entrepreneurs, mostly in
payment for using the card, avoid late payment. In case of lost or stolen rural communities where CARD MRI operates, to the mainstream market. Moreover, the Angat Pinoy
late payment fee for failure Likewise, cash advance credit cards, call the 24-hour Business Expo is the first ever Business Exhibit of JCI Alabang and JCI San Juan Dambana, which
to pay at least the minimum must be avoided if at all pos- hotline of the issuer immedi- aims to showcase the unique Filipino brands, as well as the innovative and pioneering Filipino
companies and their products and services.
amount due, cash advance fee sible since it comes with high ately.
charged each time the card fees and charges. A card replacement fee
is used to withdraw cash and “Credit cards usually may be charged for lost, sto- NAGA YOUTHS LEARN TEEN PREGNANCY RISKS . . .
over-limit fee charged for ex- come with higher charges len or damaged card. Thus, shared with the group the to teenage pregnancy and its their decision-makings and
ceeding approved credit limit since the fees and interests cardholders need to exercise Sexual Risk Behavior of the risks, unhealthy relationships teach them the importance of
on the cut-off date. are compounded,” she said. extreme care in using their Young People in Bicol Re- and the importance of educa- education and schooling.
“Paying less than the As protection from credit credit cards. -Sally Atento- gion. tion and schooling. To help the further ad-
amount due could entail card fraud, cardholders are Altea/PIA-5 Thus, the Teen Trail activ- With the activity, the city dress the issue, the CPNO
ity is designed with a tour in government aims to educate regularly holds a forum in
Absenteeism and its Effects on the the various rooms—the Teen the youths and lessen the in- the barangays involving the
cidents of unwanted pregnan-
Learning Performances of School Children Exhibit, Teen Code, Teen
Chat, Teen Wait and Teen cies, early parenthood, and
youth groups— the Hearts
and Minds, which also talks
By ZENAIDA IBARONDO OLIVA Tunes—where youths get sexually-transmitted diseases on the risks of teenage preg-
Bradbury Heights Elementary School to see exhibits, watch video and infections among them, nancy and family and health
1401 Glacier Avenue, Capitol Heights, MA 20743 clips, and learn pertaining and to help them as well in education.
Absenteeism is the habit of staying away mine the effects of absenteeism on the learn-
from school without providing a genuine or any ing performance of children revealed that ab-
reason for not attending classes. Absenteeism senteeism results to poor children’s individual
is a truant behavior that has negative effects learning performance and the effects are aca-
on the learning performances among students. demic under-achievement, difficulty in making
When a child misses a day in school, he/she friends that lead to boredom and even loss of
lose the chance to hear others, interpret and confidence giving a bad effect for children in
analyze the lessons or joins interaction within their later life. Hence, they become great risk
the class. There is nothing more fulfilling for a of dropping out of school early.
teacher to conduct the lesson with a perfect Laguador and Pesigan of Iloilo Elementary
attendance especially since the lesson for the School came up with a comprehensive study
day was very well prepared. on the Academic Performance and Measure of
Researches have been made in the Philip- Character and Personality of School Children
pines as well as in other countries about absen- and validated by the Asian Academic Research
teeism and its effects on the pupils learning per- Journal of Social Science while Bell, Rosen,
formances, especially because absenteeism is and Baker conducted a study on Truancy Re-
a common problem and poses a challenge to action: Keeping Children in School and validat-
teachers. ed by Journal of Research and Development.
The author has had a big grasp on the prob- These studies have contributed greatly to the
lem of absenteeism and its effect on the learn- author’s understanding of the issue and their
ing performances among school children being and findings and recommendations she found
a teacher herself. Her studies and readings very practical and effective in dealing with ab-
have been very extensive and for that matter, senteeism among her pupils.
she has understood the causes of absenteeism It is recommended that the school as well
and its effects on the learning performances as teachers and even society itself could ad-
among school children, The findings and rec- dress the problem of absenteeism. By identify-
ommendations from scholarly and professional ing the causes of truancy it could be singled
studies have been adopted and implemented in out, understood and analyzed and addressed
her classes. with specific actions and measures. Orienta-
Absenteeism is an alarming problem for tion and briefing of students are conducted
teachers as well as administrators, parents, so- so that if absenteeism is not totally curved, it
ciety in general. It has also negative effects on could be minimized. .Advisers and guidance
peer relationships that cause absences. counsellors must provide meaningful activities
A study by Ederleen C. Genteroy of Balete to make children realize the negative effects of
National High School in Batangas City was absenteeism on their learning performance.
edited and validated. Cool Edtech Resourc- With these findings on researches and ar-
es, Edtech Posts, Education in Kenya listed ticles published, these recommendations have
down causes of absenteeism such as Phobic been advanced and my position as a teacher
Adolescence which means the growth of chil- I certainly look at these recommendations as
dren could develop fear as a result of physical important in order to put to a halt absenteeism
changes in their body. Lack of Interest in the among children. School administrators and
study could be a result of lessons that are dif- parents of concerned children conduct regu-
ficult for children to grasp and pushes away larly conferences and dialogue that include
from school. Sometimes the approach used by topics on classroom management, teaching
teachers may not be understood by children styles, parental involvement and aggressive
and could lead them to lose interest in their counselling program for at risk children con-
classes. Sone children get excessive pocket sidering cultural and language differences,
money from their families and so they are most a strong attendance policy expansion of chil-
likely to absent themselves from school since dren’s educational opportunities. The values of
they need time to spend their money. Diseases cooperation in the classroom so that enjoyable
like asthma require attention and care and keep environment lessens absenteeism. Parents
children from school. must take the responsibility of guiding and mo-
According to Malcolm, Wilson, Davidsom tivating their children to come to class regularly
and Kirk and validated by Asia Pacific Journal and benefit from good and effective learning
of Education in July 2017 which aimed to deter- performances.
BSP-Legazpi guides credit cardholders
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay with high charges? Because responsible credit card us- cent of which affects finan-
– With the great purchas- it’s as if they are advancing ers,” Thomas said. “Under- cial charges and collections.
ing power of a credit card, payment for you. Money has stand first what a credit card Thomas stressed the need
comes the cardholder’s costs,” said Tomas, the acting is. Assess your capacity to to carefully understand the
greater responsibility to deputy director of the BSP fi- pay and know how to comply terms and conditions before
pay his bill. nancial consumer protection with the terms.” using a credit card since most
Rochelle Tomas of department during the Learn- Thomas noted that in the cardholders who do not read
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipi- ing Session on Credit Cards Philippines more than eight the conditions governing its
nas (BSP)-Legazpi Branch and Interest Rates. million credit cards are re- use encounter problems af-
stressed this during a seminar Tomas said credit card- leased by 23 providers, most- terward.
held by the BSP branch to holders have the responsibil- ly banks. “Failure to understand the
mark the agency’s 25th an- ity to comply with the terms She added that 80 percent terms, offers and statements
niversary. like paying their bills on time of complaints referred to BSP can lead to deep debt,” she
PAGE 8 AUGUST 5 - 11, 2018

Chinese Farmer Urges Rain Harvesting


“Why do credit cards come or in full. “Know how to be involved credit cards, 90 per- (Turn to page 7)

BAAO, CSUR - A Chi- Philippine Rural Reconstruc- said. “Farming has ceased to be
nese volunteer has encour- tion Movement, the oldest The water harvested can a dig-plant-and-harvest occu-
aged farmers in the Rinco- non-government organization be used not only for irrigation pation. Today, farming needs
nada area to resort to rain in the country. but also for domestic activi- management, from the selec-
harvesting to solve water In his consultation with ties like gardening, washing tion of seeds, their storage, to
shortage in summer. farmers from Baao and Ba- clothes and plates, even the decision-making as whether
Xiang Bao, a volunteer latan, he said that tapping the rest rooms, he said. one will go organic,” he ex-
in a rural reconstruction pro- rain for domestic and agricul- “It can even be used for plained.
gram in Guandong province tural purpose can help farmers drinking, with the help of fil- He said that China has al-
in China, is currently studying in their water needs during the tration technology,” he added. ready gone full-blast into or-
the situation and practices of hot summer months. Bao also advised farmers ganic farming. “Our farmers
farmers in the Fifth District “All it takes is a simple to keep data of their operation are getting healthier with the
of Camarines where his stay contraption of pipes which as well as ask their local gov- organically grown food they
is in partnership with the Ca- serve as conduits for the rain ernment units to update their are consuming,” he added.- CHINESE VISITOR
marines Sur chapter of the water and storage tanks,” he agricultural data base. FPJ Xiang Bao, a volunteer farmer from Guandong province
confers with organic farmers in Baao at the Bismonte Farm,

Motorized banca sinks off Masbate owned by Councilor Dante Bismonte.

LEGAZPI CITY -- A mo- National Police in Bicol. Rosa, a Grade 12 student, told aside from damaging a vessel,
Naga youths learn
torized banca sank shortly
after an explosion at the Mas-
The passenger boat that
could accommodate eight
authorities that he was fishing
at the pier when he saw two sus-
also created a dent on the pier
stairs. teen pregnancy risks,
bate City port in Barangay
Bapor Wednesday night (Au-
gust 1, 2018).
to 10 passengers, marked as
“Noylan” and owned by Choy
Tuazon, 40, of Barangay Nurs-
pects disembark from a yellow
motorized boat and left a small
box at the port stairs, after which
Recovered from the blast
scene were scattered PVC pipes,
a paper box, and a subscriber
health education
The boat docked at the pier ery in Masbate City, sank due they returned to their boat and identity module (SIM) card. With the pressing num- The program is under the
was destroyed by the impact of to the impact of the explosion, left the port. Police are still looking for ber of teenage pregnancy as Adolescent Health and Youth
the explosion around 11:15 p.m. she said. Dela Rosa said that a few leads on the identities of the well as victims of sexually- Development Program of the
Wednesday, according to Chief No injuries were reported, minutes after the suspects left, a suspects and the motive behind transmitted infections and national government which
Insp. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, she added. loud explosion occurred. the bombing. -Mar Serrano/ diseases recently plaguing aims to educate the Filipino
spokesperson for the Philippine Police said Rogan Dela Investigators said the blast, PNA the youth population, the teens on their decision-mak-
Commision on Population ings when it comes to fam-
and the City Government ily, relationship and sexuality
of Naga, through the City matters.
Population and Nutrition The event was attended by
Office (CPNO), conducted 250 students from the Leon
the You-For-You (U4U) Q. Mercado High School.
Teen Trail at the Leon Q. Teresita ‘Baby’ Del Cas-
Mercado High School, Au- tillo, the head of the CPNO,
gust 1. (Turn to page 7)

RYEC IN A NUTSHELL JMTS/RBMJR/MMEC with photos from fb_GovMigzVillafuerte


Camarines Sur Gov. Migz Villafuerte and the CamSur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI) under the presidency of Mr.
Enrico Evangelista successfully held the 5th installment of the Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Congress (RYEC) with the theme
“The Power of Millennial Entrepreneurship” where 1,800 senior high school, tech-voc, college, and university students converged
for two days last July 27-28, 2018 at the Capitol Convention Center where inspirational and motivational talks, speeches, and
presentations on the many aspects of millennial entrepreneurship were given the needed time and platform for the students NEW UNC PRESIDENT
and aspiring entrepreneurs to listen and interact with during the plenary sessions and subsequent open fora. GMA’s Eat Bulaga Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, announces the thrust of
discovery and Miss Millennial 2017 Julia Nouvel Gonowon and Miss Kaogma 2016 and ABS CBN star Kisses Delavin were just a her administration when she was introduced by outgoing
few of the celebrities who shared their success stories in the entertainment industry. The month-long business expo is headed President Alfredo Ayala as the 4th President of the University
by Ms. Sol V. Magtuto whereas the congress chair for this year is Maria Emma Llorin, both of CSCCI. of Nueva Caceres.

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