Vol. XIX, No. 7 - February 17 - 23, 2014 by Pahayagang BALIKAS

>>Malalaking programa para sa mga kabataan, isinusulong...> F.E.S.T. ...P/8 Vol. 19, No. 7 | February 17 - 23, 2014 E-mail: balikasonline@yahoo.com Telephone: (043) 417.1662 Smart/TNT: 0912.902.7373 Globe/TM: 0917.512.9477 Php 12.00/copy

Sharing Good News.. Bridging Communities.. Towards Development

A proud member of:

Philippine Press Institute National Association of Newspapers Since 1964

MUKHANG matutuloy na ang paghiwalay ng Lunsod ng Batangas sa Ikalwang Distrito ng lalawigan at maging isang hiwalay na distrito sa malapit na hinaharap. Ito’y matapos aprubahan ng House of the Representatives sa ikatlo at huling pagbasa ang House Bill No. 3750 na lumilikha sa Batangas City Lone Legislative District na inakda ni Congressman Raneo E. Abu. >>POLITICS...turn to P/2

......................................................................

Binay-Vilma tandem, paiigtingin pa ang proyektong pabahay BATANGAS City -- Mas marami pang proyektong pabahay sa mga bayan at lunsod, partikular sa lalawigann ng Batangas, ang inaasahang maisasakatuparan sa malapit na hinaharap matapos personal na magpulong sina Vice President Jejomar Binay at Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto, kaharap ang ilang alkalde ng Batangas, Pebrero 14.

“Ako’y lubos nagpapasalamat at may mahuhusay na lider gaya ng mga LGU leaders dito sa Batangas sa pangunguna ni Governor Vi na lubos na tinututukan ang mga proyektong pabahay,” pahayag ng Pangalawang Pangulo ng Pilipinas. Idinagdag pa ni Binay na malaki ang kumpiyansya niyang higit na magiging matagumpay ang mga

BINAY-VILMA TANDEM ON THE GO. “Hindi siya magiging three-term governor kung hindi siya magaling na lider,” pahayag ni V ice President Jejomar Binay ng tanungin kung nasa kay Governor Vilma Santos Recto ba ang katangian ng isang mahusay na lider [na pwedeng ikonsidera bilang katandem sa 2016 elections].| JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS

>>PABAHAY...sundan sa P/2

....................................................................................................

Batangas City gov’t belies report on property tax hike

THE CITY government of Batangas recently belied reports on the alleged “excessive” real property tax (RPT) hike effective from last month, saying such move was long overdue and within the legal mandate of the Sangguniang Panlunsod. “It has been 20 years since the last time Batangas City revised the market values of its lands, and it is only now that it has complied with the law in the form of an ordinance,” Judy Tumambing, city assessor, said.

She said the city council enacted Ordinance No. 20 Series of 2013, or An Act Providing for a City Code on Appraisal and Assessment of Real Properties in the City of Batangas, on Nov. 25, updating the fair market values of real properties for taxation purposes. “There was, in fact, no increase in the rates of real property tax, as this was only incidental to the revision of market values by making them

Messing around

>>>TAXATION... turn to P/3

PhilHealth marks 19th year, rolls out more benefits for its members THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is spearheading this year’s back-to-back observance of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) Month for the entire month of February and its 19th anniversary on February 14. PhilHealth was established in 1995 by virtue of

Republic Act 7875 as amended which was signed by then President Fidel V. Ramos on February 14, 1995. It administers the NHIP which aims to provide all Filipinos with financial access to health care. The observance of NHIP Month was

>>>MEDICAL... turn to P/2

‘3 ordinances up for implementation Kasal sa isang bakla - 2 this year in San Jose town’ - Briones p. 3 .......................................................................................................................

Port of Batangas records P1.2B in revenue in 2013

p. 6

NEWS

Balikas

February 17 - 23, 2014

‘Kalingang Ala-Eh’, kinilala ng DSWD BATANGAS City – Muling ginawaran kamakailan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region IV-A sa pagdiriwang ng ika-63 anibersaryo nito, ang pamahalang lunsod ng Batangas ng Salamat Po Award bilang pagkilala sa mga pagkalingang ginagawa nito sa mga babaeng nasa krisis, pangangalaga sa mga batang may malnutrisyon upang maibalik ang kanilang kalusugan at pag-aangat ng kalidad ng buhay ng mga Sama-Bajaus na mga cultural minorities na naninirahan sa lunsod.

Ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Batangas City ang tanging local government unit sa rehiyon sa 20 Salamat Po awardees. Ito ay pagkilala sa aktibong partisipasyon at pagtugon ng lunsod sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa at serbisyo ng DSWD kung saan kabilang ang case management ng mga referred clients sa Regional Haven for Women, Supplementary Feeding Program at pilot implementation ng Comprehensive Program for the Sama-Bajaus. Ayon kay City Social Welfare and Development Officer Mila Espanola

na syang tumanggap ng award bilang kinatawan ng lungsod, kabilang sa mga babaeng kanilang natutulungan ay yaong mga may sakit sa pag-iisip, biktima ng pangaabuso at iba pang nakakaabang sitwasyon. Sa pamamagitan naman ng supplementary feeding program sa may 6,000 day care children sa loob ng 120 araw o anim na buwan, mula July-December 2013, bumaba ang bilang ng mga malnourished children kasama na ang mga sobra sa timbang sa 400 mula sa 2000. Binigyang-pansin din dito ang

maigting na pagtutok ng pamahalang lunsod upang maiangat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng mga pamilyang higit na nangangailangan sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaloob ng mga livelihood skills training, tulong puhunan, EBD Healthcard, scholarship program, libreng tertiary education sa pamamagitan ng Colegio ng Lunsod ng Batangas at iba pa. Malaking puntos din ang pagkalinga sa mga indigenous people partikular ang may 300 pamilyang Badjao. Sila ay natutulungan ng feeding program, livelihood program

at cash for work sa pamamagitan ng paglilinis ng mga kanal, paglilinis ng Calumpang River at iba pang gawaing pangkomunidad. Tinuturuan din sila ng City Health Office ng sanitasyon hindi lamang sa kanilang mga sarili, kundi sa kanilang mga tahanan at komunidad. “Higit naman naming bibigyan ng pansin ngayong taon ang mga katatandaan, mga may kapansanan, seasonal solo parent, mga anak ng 4P’s grantees at mga pamilyang may myembrong nakakulong, dagdag pa ni Espanola.| RONNA ENDAYA CONTRERAS

<<<MEDICAL...from P/1

..............................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

PhilHealth marks 19th year, rolls out more benefits for its members institutionalized by Presidential Proclamation No. 1400 in 2007 to enjoin all government agencies, local government units, governmentowned and controlled corporations, government financing institutions and the Press in “stimulating public awareness on the issues involving social health insurance”. This year’s anniversary theme, “Benepisyong PhilHealth: Alamin at Gamitin” aims to empower its members and their qualified dependents with timely and accurate information about their benefits and how to avail of these in times of costly health situations in the family. “PhilHealth will only be relevant if members know their entitlements and avail of them in times of need. This is why we continue to strengthen our efforts at informing and educating them, especially those in the farthest places” PhilHealth

President and CEO Alexander A. Padilla said. A simple yet meaningful monthlong celebration was highlighted by the holding of the Social Health Insurance Education Series (SHInES) at the Senate of the Philippines, formal signing ceremonies with partner agencies to reinforce partnerships for enhanced public service and benefit delivery, a press conference, bloodletting drive among its employees, and hospital visits nationwide. “We encourage all our stakeholders to join us in celebrating our 19th year as well as the NHIP Month so that together we can further raise public appreciation of social health insurance which to date shields close to 80 million beneficiaries against costly hospitalization” Padilla added.| BALIKAS NEWS TEAM

Municipal hall renovation, other key projects bared SAN JOSE, Batangas – The municipality of San Jose is gearing toward the improvement of its municipal hall as part of the local leadership’s thrust of pushing the potentials of the municipality to a progressive town. Thus, Mayor Entiquio M. Briones allotted a part oif the annual budget for the improvement of Old Municipal Building until 2017. The town of San Jose has a total annual budget of Php 148,304,013.49 for the year 2014. Aside from these, funds have been allotted for the construction of government center, computerization, solid waste management, establishment of business center, improvement of various barangay halls, purchase of vehicle of various departments, improvement of public building facilities and utilities, establishment of E-library, infrastructure and utilities, construction and rehabilitation of water supply, development and

19 YEARS, AT YOUR SERVICE. PhilHealth’s Vice President and Regional Director Paolo Johan Perez welcome shte members of the media in the recent press conference in line with the agency’s celebration of 19th founding anniversary, February 14.| JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS

....................................................................................................................................................... <<<‘POLITICS....from P/1

‘Batangas City as Lone District soon’ Ang Batangas City ay kasalukuyang bahagi pa ng Ikalwang Distrito na kinakatawan sa konggreso ni Cong. Abu. Kasama ni Abu na nagsulong sa naturang HB 3750 ang tatlong iba pang kinatawan ng lalawigan na sina Kinatawan Llandro Mendoza IV, Nelson Collnates at Eileen Ermita-Buhain ng Ikaapat, Ikatlo at Unang Distrito, ayon sa pagkakasunud-sunod. Kapag nakalusot na sa Senado at naging isang batas, at kapag sumang-ayon din ang mga

mamamayan ng lunsod sa isasagawang plebisito ukol dito, magiging lima na ang congressional districts ng lalawigan. Kung matuloy na ito, ihahalal ang kauna-unahang konggresista ng Batangas City Lone District sa susunod na synchronized national and local elections sa taong 2016. Ngunit bago ito, mananatili pa ring kinatawan ng Batangas City sa konggreso si Cong. Abu. Ang Batangas City ay may populasyong mahigit sa 320,000 katao. Nitong nakalipas an 2013

May 2013 elections, ang lunsod na ito ay nagtala ng kabuuang 207,756 rehistradong botante mula sa 105 barangay nito. Samantala, umapela si Abu sa business community para mamaximize ang paggamit ng Batangas International Port. Aniya, nananatiling underutilized pa rin ang naturang pantalan na sadyang pinalawak upang magsilbi sa mga negosyo sa Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) at magpaluwag sa Port of Manila.| MELINDA R. LANDICHO

expansion of power supply. A good portion of the budget are also gearing towards the enhancement of various communication system, enhancement of agricultural production and tourism development, construction of drainage system, establishment of low cost housing, health, establishment and rehabilitation of educational facilities and programs, sports and recreation, social welfare and protection service. “We are always creating projects and at the same time, we are looking sponsors for the allocation of the will be projects,” Office of the Engineering Department stated. According to the Engineering Office, they will do their very best to

aid the necessities of their people most especially those who are in need in facilities and road construction where these projects are to be prioritized for this year. The Municipality of San Jose continues the preparation of their town for better improvements and construction to benefit the lives of their residents, as they already assigned proposed projects and programs for the long term development of San Jose. According to the Planning and Development Office, the allotted fund for each proposed project for the year 2012 – 2022 are within the framework of the Local Development Investment Plan (LDIP).| JESZEL ANN ALVAREZ ORUBIA

..............................................................................................

Grand Terminal, malaking ginahawa sa publiko; ngunit kailangan solusyunan ang init at alikabok

BATANGAS City – Mahigit dalawang taon na din ang lumipas mula nang maitayo ang Grand Terminal ng Batangas City sa Brgy. Balagtas mula sa dating watakwatak na terminal ng iba’t ibang bus na karamihan ay matatagpuan sa Diversion Road, Brgy. Bolbok ng nasabing lungsod. “Mas madali na ngayon ang pagsakay kaysa dati na kailangan pa maghintay nang matagal sa kanto ng Diversion Road, at may waiting area din dito”, ayon sa isang pasahero na regular na bumbyahe pa-Maynila. Ayon pa sa ibang pasahero, mas naging madali ang pag-alis at paguwi sapagkat may mga nag-aabang ng ibang pampasaherong jeep na bumibyahe sa iba’t ibang bayan tulad ng Bauan, Lemery, Rosario, at iba pa. Nang tanungin sila tungkol sa

dagdag na pamasahe dahil malayo sa bayan ang nasabing terminal, hindi ito naging hadlang sapagkat nagkaroon naman ng ginhawa sa pagbyahe ng karamihan. Dagdag pa dito, nabawasan ang mabigat na trapiko sa mga kalsada kung saan nakatayo ang mga dating mga terminal ng bus. Gayundin, mas naging madali ang pag-alis at pagdating ng mga bus dahil nasa Balagtas highway ang nasabing terminal. Samantala, inirereklamo naman ng ilang commuters ang sobrang alikabok at init ngayong tag-araw dahil sa kakulangan ng masisilungan, na siya ring problema kapag tag-ulan. Mas malaki anyang tulong kung uunahin ang paglalagay ng sapat na silungan o magkakaroon ng bubong ang grand terminal.| WILANIE BICOL/SARAH DELIZO

.............................................................................................. <<<PABAHAY....mula sa P/1

Binay-Vilma tandem, paiigtingin pa ang proyektong pabahay proyektong pabahay sa Batangas dahil personal itong tinututukan ni Governor Vi. “Ito talaga’y proyekto ng mga local government units (LGUs) at tayo nama’y tumutulong na maging matagumpay ito” dagdag pa ng Pangalwang Pangulo. Kinilala rin ni Binay ang seryosong pangangasiwa ng mga pamahalaang look sa pangunguna ng kanilang mga alkalde sa usapin ng pabahay sa kanayunan. Sa kaniyang pagbisita sa Batangas, personal na nakausap ng Pangalwang Pangulo ang mga Punumbayan ng ilang munisipyo sa

Batangas. Matatandaang nitong nakalipas na linggo ay personal na binisita ni Governor Vi ang ilang mga benepisyaryo ng Balai Project sa bayan ng Lian. Ibinilin ng gobernadora sa mga nakatanggap ng tulong na pakaingatan ang kanilang mga naipagawang mga bahay. Binigyang-diin din niya na ang proyektong ito ay mula sa buwis ng mga tao na ibinabalik lamang ng pamahalaang panlalawigan sa pamamagitan ng mga wastong pagawain. | JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS

NEWS

February 17 - 23, 2014

Peace & Order Update Collated By JACK L. AQUINO

Mga punumbarangay, sumailalim sa barangay-based program and initiative orientation

ISANG malawakang pag titipon ng mga punumbarangay ang isinagawa ng pamahalaang panlalawigan, Pebrero 12. Layunin ng General Orientation on Barangay-based Programs and initiatives na ipaabot ang kaalaman at impormasyon sa hanay ng barangay ang mga programa, serbisyo at inisyatibong isinasagawa ng Kapitolyo sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto. Sa nasabing okasyon, isa-isang ipina-abot ng mga departamentong may kinalaman sa pagpapaganap ng mga programa sa hanay ng Social Welfare, Nutrition, Education at Peace and Order. Ilan sa mga ito ay patungkol sa pagtatalaga ng mga opisyal de barangay tulad ng Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Day Care Workers, at VSR volunteers . Dahil sa katatapos pa lamang ng eleksyon sa barangay level, ilan sa mga nagiging usapin ay ang pagtatalaga ng mga nasabing mga tagapaganap sa kanilang kumunidad. Isa isang sinagot at binigyang linaw rito ang mga isyu sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng presentasyon, kaalaman at oryentasyon mula sa mga opisyal na mula sa Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office , Provincial Assistance for Community Development, Provincial Health Office at Provincial Cooperative and Development Office. Isa ring binigyang-pansin ang pagsasagawa at organisasyon ng pagpapatupad ng mga batas na sasakop sa proteksyon ng mga bata at pagtatayo ng konseho para dito, pagkakaroon ng Violence Against Women and Children’s Desk at pagtataguyod ng Child Friendly Barangay. Sa kanyang mensahe ipinaabot ni Governor Vi sa mga punumbarangay ang kanyang pagsuporta at sinabi sa mga ito na patuloy at laging bukas ang kanyang administrasyon sa pagtulong sa pagbibigay ng mga proyekto sa ikauunlad ng kanilang nasasakupan. Subalit binigyang diin nito na ang kanilang mga resolusyon o proyektong hinihingan ng ayuda ay mabibigyan katuparan lamang kung ang mga ito ay na babase sa batas o panuntunan ng Commision on Audit. Ang ganitong bagong panuntunan ayon pa sa gobernador ay sa kadahilanan ng pagsulpot ng mga isyu sa lebel ng Nasyunal na pamahalaan ukol sa mga pagamit ng pondo ng gobyerno sa mga ghost projects na kariniwang isinasaagwa sa mga Local Government Units.| EDWIN V. ZABARTE

............................................................................ Application for PNP Non Uniformed Personnel is now open:

Requirements: 1. Letter of application 2. Accomplished Personal Data sheet 3. TOR and Diplima, original and authenticated copy 4. Civil Service Eligibility Certificate 5. NSO Birth Certificate with Official Receipt 6. NBI with Official Receipt 7. Community Tax Certificate (Cedula) For inquiries, please proceed to: Office of the Provincial Director Batangas Provincial Police Office Cam General Miguel Malvar, Batangas City

Balikas

1000 motorsiklo, huli sa checkpoint CAMP GENERAL MIGUEL MALVAR, Batangas City – Umaabot na sa humihit-kumulang 1,000 motoriklo ang hinuli at nai-impound ng pinagsanib na pwersa ng pulisya at Land Transportation Office (LTO) Inspection Team nitong nakalipas na linggo sa tuluy-tuloy na Oplan Siyasat sa buong Lalawigan ng Batangas. Sa panayam ng Pahayagang Balikas kay PInsp Bernardo Vergara, Team Leader ng clearing operation/check point sa Brgy. Tambo, lunsod ng Lipa, karaniwang violations ng mga nahuhuling motorsiklo ay yung mga walang side mirror at mga driver na di nagsusuot ng helmet. Noong Biyernes, pinagsama-sama ang mga nai-impound na motorsiklo at halos mangalahati ang open grounds ng Batangas Provincial Polcie Office (BPPO). Kaugnay nito, hindi pinayagang mai-release ang alin mang motorsiklo kung hindi makapagpapakita ng Compliance

Receipt ang may-ari nas a katunayan ay nabayaran ang kaukulang multa sa LTO o hindi madala ang updated na rehistro ng mga ito. Bukod sa pagka-impound ng mga naabing motorsiklo, sinasamsam din ng mga LTO personnel ang lisensya ng mga violating drivers. Nanguna naman ang Lunsod ng Lipa sa bilang ng mga nahuling motorsiklo na umabot sa may 200 yunit. Ayon kay PSInp Dwight Fonte, public information officer ng BPPO, malaking tulong sa pagsugpo ng krimen o mabisang paraan ng pagkontrol ng kriminalidad ang naturang hakbangin. Aniya pa, wala ni isa mang insidente ng karahasan na maiuugnay sa paggamit ng mga walang rehistrong motorsiklo ang naitala sa loob ng tatlong (3) araw na operasyon.| J. TACLA / P. TOLENTINO / A. FABRERO

KONTRA KRIMINALIDAD. Animoy isang motorpol o isang motorshow ang matatagpuan sa Camp General Miguel Malvar nitong nakalipas na linggo nang pagsama-samahin ang may 1,000 motorsiklong nahuli sa synchronized checkpoints sa buong lalawigan ng Batangas sa ilalim ng programang Oplan Siyasat.| JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS

...............................................................................................................................................................

‘3 key ordinances up for implementation this year in San Jose town’ - Briones SAN JOSE, Batangas – The municipal government here is looking forward for a better community and improved lived of its constituets as Mayor Entiquio M. Briones approved three ordinances passed by the Sangguniang Bayan last year that are up for implementation this year. Topmost among these ordinances is the “An Ordinance Supplementing the Market Code of San Jose, Batangas and Regulating the Sale of Fresh Meat, Fish and Vegetables and other Foodstuffs Outside of the Public Market”. It was passed last January 10, 2011. In this ordinance, it is prohibited to sell fresh meat, fish and vegetables and other food stuff outside the public market. This ordinance was implemented because if such selling of foods will be conducted within three hundred fifty (350) meters from periphery of the

public market, foods will be easily deteriorated. The second Ordinance was passed and will be implemented this year as Resolution No.456-2012 or the “Ordinance Prohibiting the Use and Sale of Plastic bags/plastic cellophane as Packaging/bagging materials and institutionalizing the use of Biodegradable container within the Municipality of San Jose, Batangas”. These ordinance aims to reduce, if not totally eliminate the use of the plastic film bags as packaging materials. It also encourages the utilization of alternative packaging materials such as woven bags, cloth bags, paper bags and other similar materials and at the same time enjoined the public to promote the “ Bring Your Own Bag” campaign. The third measure, Ordinance No. 050-2013 entiled “An Ordinance Regu-

la-ting the Operation of Motorized Tricycles for Hire and Granting of Franchise for the Operation Thereof Within the Territorial Jurisdiction of Municipality of San Jose and Providing Penalties Therefore, Amending for the Purpose Ordinance No. 016-2008” aims to protect the riding public. This was the third ordinance that was passed last May 6, 2013. The aim of this ordinance is to put the tricycle operation attune with the times and update the old ordinance passed by the former municipal councils. Sangguniang Barangay (SB) Secretary Cesar P. Rosales said that as soon as the required publication of the said ordinances and review of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Briones believed that the said measures will greatly help improve the town of San Jose in the near future.| KIMBERLY LAQUI

Batangas City gov’t belies report on property tax hike current,” Atty. Teodulfo Deguito, the city legal officer, said. Tumambing said that contrary to what former vice mayor Jose Tolentino had said about the RPT increase being illegal, this was actually based on Section 219 of Republic Act (RA) 7160, or the Real Property Taxation of the Local Government Code of 1991. RA 7160 mandates the LGUs, or local government units, to revise the market values of their lands every three years. Deguito stressed that the increase in market value, or the price determined by market forces, is beyond the control of the city government because it is when the buyer and the seller agree on a certain price for a certain real property. He described as baseless a statement issued earlier by Tolentino that the RPT increase from 200

percent to 1,400 percent was “excessive, inequitable, and confiscatory.” “How can it be ‘excessive, inequitable, and confiscatory’ when market values are dictated by market forces based on the development in areas concerned,” Victor Reginald Dimacuha (more known as RD Dimacuha), secretary to the mayor, said. “Even the assessed value is still far below the true market value because the Sanggunian had pegged the assessed value lower than the true and correct fair market value. He stressed that in the commercial area of Barangay Pallocan West, for instance, the true market value of a property is no less than P10,000 per square meter (sq m), but the RPT Ordinance listed it only as P3,500 per sq m for purposes of tax assessment. Also, the commercial properties

along P. Burgos St., which is home to the most expensive real properties in Batangas City, are only assessed at P11,000 per sq m, whereas their true market value is at P40,000 per sq m. Deguito said that even Iluminada Dimayuga, an official of the Bureau of Local Government Finance, in Region IV-A, had told a public hearing on the RPT Ordinance, on Oct. 2, that the proposed market values of the real estate in Batangas City are very low and do not reflect the true and correct current value of the properties there. “Due to the length of time—20 years—the market values of real estate have not been adjusted and, also, considering the effects of inflation of 3.5 to 4 percent per annum, it is natural that by making the market value of real estate current, the ordinary rates of

percentage of increase of taxes would not apply,” Deguito said. “The increase in taxes merely follows, as stated beforehand, the adjusted market values of the real estate.” Dimacuha said the taxes to be derived from the RPT increase shall be used in various development projects, such as schools, infrastructure, scholarships, the expansion of the EBD Health Card (which has over 20,000 holders), and other basic services for the city’s increasing population, which is seen to reach 394,000 by end-2014 from 178,000 in 1988. Tumambing said it took the Assessor’s Office three years before it came up with the new schedule of market values, which was submitted to and approved by the BLGF Region IV-A, and subsequently, was made by the Sanggunian as basis to lower the real property tax assessments.

<<<TAXATION....from P/1 She added that the Sanggunian conducted six public hearings to consider the position paper submitted by a group of realtors and businessmen in the finalization of the ordinance. On Nov. 11, another public hearing was held, where those who opposed the ordinance were given the chance to expound their views and appeal to the audience to reject the enactment of the ordinance. The opposing camp was led by former representative of the 2nd District of Batangas Hernando Perez, Tolentino; Batangas Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Faustino Caedo ; and City Councilor Kristine Balmes. Last December, the ordinance was published in a local newspaper, following its passage and approval by Mayor Eduardo Dimacuha.|

OPINION

Balikas

February 17 - 23, 2014

The rhetoric–reality divide By BENJIE OLIVEROS PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III reportedly called a Cabinet meeting after the Social Weather Stations (SWS) released the result of its recent survey showing that the unemployment rate rose to 27.5 percent, affecting an estimated 12.1 million Filipinos. Around 2.5 million Filipinos lost their jobs between September and December last year. President Aquino was reportedly baffled that while the economy grew by 7.2 percent, unemployment increased. This belied the Aquino government’s claim of pursuing “inclusive growth.” This is not surprising at all. In the more than three years of the Aquino presidency, there are a lot of issues where the government’s actions contradict the president’s rhetoric. Here are some of the more important issues where the rhetoric-reality divide is most obvious. 1. The Aquino government has been repeatedly saying that it is pursuing “inclusive growth” and that the Filipino people will feel the benefits of this growth soon. How could this happen when the major sectors that contributed significantly to this growth – real estate, renting and other business activities, including business process outsourcing – resulted in a mere eight percent increase in employment? Ibon Foundation revealed that: “Employment in real estate only increased by 2,000 (or 1.2% growth, which is probably statistically insignificant), in construction by 131,000 (5.9% growth) and in manufacturing as a whole by 38,000 (or 1.2%).” The Aquino government refuses to pursue an economic path that builds on the country’s industrial/manufacturing and agricultural base – through a combination of national industrialization, genuine agrarian reform and rural industrialization – to strengthen the economic foundation of the country and generate long-term employment. Instead, the Aquino government refuses to deviate from the export-oriented, import and foreign investment-dependent orientation of the economy. Adding to the woes of the Filipino people are the policies of the Aquino government that press-down wages and attack job security, as well as the privatization, deregulation, and liberalization program resulting in spikes in prices of basic goods, services, and utilities. 2. President Aquino has been delivering fiery speeches against corrupt officials from the previous administration to show its seriousness in stamping out corruption. Why does the Aquino government not run after its own officials who were suspected of being involved in irregularities? Why do those close to President Aquino merely receive reminders and are allowed to just leave government service instead of being investigated and held accountable? Why does the Aquino government reject calls to abolish the pork barrel system, which has been a source of corruption and a tool for patronage politics? President Aquino refuses to give up his own discretionary funds and the much-hated pork barrel still remains, albeit hidden, in the 2014 budget. 3. The Aquino government claims that it has been instituting measures to bring an end to impunity. Why do extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and other human rights violations against political activists and human rights defenders continue to be committed? Why do killings of journalists persist? Why has there been no conviction of high-ranking officials of the military and the government who were involved in these abhorrent acts? Why is the Aquino government dragging its feet in indemnifying victims of the Marcos dictatorship? 4. The Aquino government is accusing China of being like Hitler as it bullies other countries asserting claims to islands along the West Philippines Sea. At the same time, in President Aquino’s own backyard, the farmworkers of Hacienda Luisita who have supposedly been awarded the land are being

>>>PERSPECTIVE..turn to P/7

CBCP online

perspective

........................................................................................................................................................

Messing around CONTRARY to what some senators want to impress, Ruby Tuason’s appearance before the Senate PDAF inquiry has not been beneficial to the public. She did not say anythich which the public does not know already. With or without her testimonies, members of public have formed their opinion about the issue. Instead, she just fed the insanity and mediocrity of the proceeding by towing the line of some self-proclaimed guardian of truth in the Senate. Her testimonies only bolstered the bullying that has been happening in the second highest branch of the government. It is unlikely that any legislation would be passed regarding the issue out of the investigation that the senators are conducting. The Senate inquiry on the PDAF scam is showing the quality of the officials that the PCOS machines had chosen during the last elections. The way the senators are handling the Napoles Affairs show the depravity of the institution which was once a hall of national patriots. The Senate of the Philippines has ceased to become an important institution. Infightings and intrigues among the senators have transformed the inquiry into a variety show at the expense of public interest. By praising the witnesses and extolling the quality of their testimonies, some senators have transformed the inquiry into a kangaroo court. They have preempted the investigation of the Office of the Ombudsman and convicted their fellow senators even before the charges are filed before the courts. The televised inquiries are annoying the public already.

It is not that the people are becoming tired of looking for the truth but that they feel that what is essential is for the Ombudsman to speed up its investigation so that trial could begin. Cases have been filed before the said agency for several months already. As of this writing, none of these cases have reached the courts. The Senate’s noontime show is retarding the patience of the people. It has exploited their sense of decency by putting into mockery their search for truth and accountability. People are beginning to see how irrelevant the Senate is in crafting important public policies. The Senate is badly messed up because its members have ceased doing their job. They have stopped passing important legislations. Given that they may inquire into almost about everything under the sun, they are duty bound to prioritize the passage of laws that ensure the public welfare. For instance, their slow action on the passage of the Freedom of Information Act manifests their lack of concerns for transparency and public accountability. They continue to ignore the need for responsive public policies. They are badly failing the people. They are showing low regard for the mandate given to them by the people. Expect for more televised variety shows from the Senate in the coming days. Hook in for more investigative entertainment from the Congress. Expect nothing more. We have all the right to see the best noon time show in towns. This is where our taxes go. |

Ang Mabuting Balita A bilingual weekly newspaper of general circulation published by the PAHAYAGANG BALIKAS, INC., a corporation duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with Certificate No. CS201401804. Office: The BALIKAS Centre, Guades Comp., Purok 3, Brgy. Calicanto, 4200 Batangas City, Philippines  043.417.1662 |  0912.902.7373 | 0917.512.9477 E-mail: balikasonline@yahoo.com | www.facebook.com/pages/Balikas Lipa Office: San Sebastian St.,Brgy. 10, Lipa City Joenald Medina Rayos Publisher / Editor-in-Chief

Ronalina B. Lontoc Special Project Editor

Nicetas E. Escalona Lifestyle Editor

Benjie de Castro Circulation In-Charge

Atty. Roberto Iñigo Sanchez Legal Consultant

Columnists: Gerry M. Zamudio | Atty. Jose Sison Atty. Jesus Dureza | Atty. Ramel C. Muria Contributors: Jack L. Aquino Jerome Jay C. Sapinoso Jessie delos Reyes PIO - (Provincial / Batangas City) Philippine Information Agency Cecille M. Rayos-Campo Official Representative - Lipa Office

Member: Batangas League for Alternative Development & Services (BLADES), Inc.

Ad rate:

Commercial : P200/col. cm. | Legal Notices : P160/col. cm

Ang pangalang “BALIKAS” ay hango sa mga salitang ‘balik’ at ‘kalikasan’. Hangad ng pahayagang ito na maging kasangkapan sa paghahatid ng mahahalagang impormasyon upang maibalik ang dating anyo ng ating inang kalikasan.|

Katuruan Laban sa Paghihiganti (Lucas 6:29-30) “Narinig ninyong sinabi, ‘Mata sa mata at ngipin sa ngipin.’ Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo, huwag ninyong paghihigantihan ang masamang tao. Kung sinampal ka sa kanang pisngi, iharap mo rin sa kanya ang kaliwa. Kung isakdal ka ninu-man upang makuha ang iyong damit panloob, ibigay mo ito sa kanya pati ang iyong damit na pangbalabal. Kung pilitin ka ng manlulupig na pasanin ang kanyang dala ng isang milya, pasanin mo iyon ng dalawang milya. Bigyan mo ang nanghihingi sa iyo at huwag mong tanggihan ang nanghihiram sa iyo." Pagmamahal sa Kaaway (Lucas 6:27-28, 32-36) “Narinig ninyong sinabi, ‘Ibigin mo ang iyong kapwa at kamuhian mo ang iyong kaaway.’ Ngunit ito naman ang sinasabi ko, ibigin ninyo ang inyong mga kaaway at ipanalangin ninyo ang mga umuusig sa inyo, upang kayo'y maging tunay na mga anak ng inyong Ama na nasa langit. Sapagkat pinasisikat niya ang araw sa mabubuti gayon din sa masasama, at nagpapa-ulan siya sa mga matuwid at sa mga di-

matuwid. “Kung ang mga nagmamahal sa inyo ang siya lamang ninyong mamahalin, anong gantimpala ang inyong maaasahan? Hindi ba't ginagawa rin iyan ng mga maniningil ng buwis? At kung ang mga kapatid lamang ninyo ang inyong binabati, ano ang ginagawa ninyong higit kaysa iba? Hindi ba't ginagawa rin iyan ng mga Hentil? Kaya maging ganap kayo, gaya ng inyong Ama na nasa langit.”|

February 17 - 23, 2014

OPINION

Kasal sa isang bakla - 2 MATAPOS ang paglilitis, dineklara ng korte na walang basehan ang petisyon ni Dianne dahil base sa lahat ng ebidensyang kanyang ipinakita ay wala naman talagang “psychological incapacity” na napatunayan sa ilalim ng batas (Art. 36 Family Code). Pero pinawalambisa pa rin ng korte ang kanilang kasal base sa pagiging bakla ni Gerry. Hindi raw kasi ito nagtutugma sa pinasok niyang kasal na isang espesyal na kontrata sa pagitan ng isang lalaki at isang babae. Ayon sa desisyon ng korte, ang ginawang pagtanggi ni Gerry sa kanyang pagiging bakla ay isang pagtatago na maituturing na pandaraya upang makuha ang pagpayag ni Dianne sa kasal at sa ilalim ng Art. 45 (3) at Art. 46 (4) ng ating Family Code ito ay matibay na basehan upang ipawalambisa ang kanilang kasal. Tama ba ang korte?  MALI. Ipagpalagay man na totoong bakla si Gerry, hindi ito sapat na basehan para sabihin ng hukuman na dapat ipawalambisa ang kasal niya kay Dianne. Puwede lang ipawalambisa ang isang kasal kung ang “consent” ng isa sa dalawang nagpakasal ay nakuha sa pamamagitan ng pandaraya tulad ng pagtatago ng tunay na kasarian ng isang bakla o tomboy. Ibig sabihin, ang paglilihim at hindi ang pagiging bakla o tomboy ng isang tao ang dapat na basehan ng korte upang sabihin

na hindi talaga kusang loob ang naging pagpayag ng kabila sa kasal. Ang paglilihim ay hindi lang simpleng pagtanggi kundi isang malalim na paraan ng pandaraya. Kailangan na may kakambal itong masamang hangarin para manloko ng iba na dahilan kung bakit pumayag ang pobreng kabiyak na magpakasal sila. Sa ating batas, hindi sapat ang kabaklaan at ang hindi nito pagtutugma sa maayos na buhay may-asawa ng lalaki at babae para gawing basehan ng korte sa pagputol ng taling nagbibigkis sa mag-asawa. Kung sakali ay puwede lang itong gamitin bilang basehan para paghiwalayin ang mag-asawa sa ilalim ng Art. 55 (6) ng Family Code. Kaya ang dapat na petisyon ni Dina ay para sa legal separation. Layunin ng Saligang Batas na pangalagaan ang pamilya bilang isang pangunahing institusyon sa lipunan at ang kasal bilang pundasyon ng pamilya. May interes ang gobyerno at ang publiko para pangalagaan at patatagin ang mga institusyong ito laban sa pagkasira. Kaya kung may alinlangan ang korte ay laging dapat pabor sa katatagan ng kasal ang desisyon nito (Almelor vs. RTC of Las Piñas, G.R. 179620, August 26, 2008).|

........................................................................................................................................................

Pag-ibig sa tinubuang lupa Aling pag-ibig pa ang hihigit kaya Sa pagkadalisay at pagkadakila Gaya ng pag-ibig sa Tinubuang lupa? Aling pag-ibig pa? Wala na nga, wala Di ko maiwasan balikan ang mga titik na ito ng tulang Pag Ibig sa Tibuang Lupa na isinulat noon ni Gat Andres Bonifacio nung Biyernes habang kinilala ng buong mundo ang kapangyarihan ng pag-ibig sa buhay natin. Yes, Valentine’s Day nga po nung Biyernes. Ngunit para sa akin ang pag-ibig ay hindi makasarili, ginagawang negosyo o nakasentro lamang sa mga makamundong kagustuhan ng lalaki’t bababe nitong makabagong panahon. Mas mataas na antas ng pagibig ang dapat mangibabaw sa atin, ang uri ng pag ibig na isinatula ng Ama ng Katipunan. Aling pag ibig pa nga ba ang hihigit pa sa pag ibig sa tinubuang lupa?  Bilang mga Pilipino, tayo ang inaasahang mangalaga sa kapakanan nitong bansa natin. Hindi po Hapon, Kano, Arabo o Intsik ang inaasahan ng bawat tao sa mundo ang siyang dapat manguna sa kaligtasan, kaayusan, kalayaan at ikabubuti nitong Pilipinas kundi tayong mga Pilipino mismo. Ayon pa sa makasining na pluma ni Gat Andres: Walang mahalagang hindi inihandog / Ng may pusong mahal sa Bayang nagkupkop / Dugo, yaman, dunong, katiisa’t pagod / Buhay ma’y abuting magkalagut-lagot. Opo. Buhay kung kinakailangan. The ultimate sacrifice para sa Inang Bayan. Yan po ang pinakamataas na uri ng pag ibig ang siyang hinihingi nitong bansa natin, kapag hinihingi ng panahon, from her sons and daughters. Pilipino lamang ang may karapatan na magmalaking siya ay isang Pilipino.  Maihahalintulad natin ito sa pag ibig natin sa ating asawa. Kung anuman ang maaring magwasak ng kanyang dangal ay pipigilan natin. Siempre, asawa natin yan. Anuman ang maiambag natin para sa ikabubuti ng Pilipinas ay dapat natin gawin. Siempre, bayan natin ’to. Kumbaga sa usapang mag asawa, kapag order ni Kumander dapat meron “Sir, yes sir!” o di kaya ay “ma’am, Yes, ma’am!”. Snappy dapat. Pinoy tayo e.  In real time situation, ang tula ni Gat Andres ay di lamang nakatuon sa rebolusyon. O patayan at barilan,

ayon na rin sa imahen natin ng isang Katipunero: May baril na hawak at ang kaliwa nama’y may tangan na punyal. The real world demands of today is more than just the sacrifice expected from the sons and daughters of the Motherland. Mas mahalaga ngayong panahon ang pag honor natin ng mga responsibilidad natin sa ating bansa at kapwa Pilipino. Pagbabayad ng buwis, halimbawa, para magkaroon ng sapat na kakayahan ang bansa natin na makisali at makilahok sa global economic activity. Kapag di tayo magbayad ng buwis, paano aandar ang gobyerno natin? Paano natin bibigyan ng trabaho ang mga kababayan natin o kaya bigyan man lang natin ng tulong upang magkaroon sila kakayang mapapansin ng buong mundo. Ayon sa aming Propesor sa National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) na si Dr Florian Alburo, maari tayo magkaroon ng economic security kapag ang taumbayan ay meron equal access sa local and global economy bilang mga consumer, entrepreneurs, investors o di kaya bilang manggagawa. Sa dami ng mga Pilipinong nagtratrabaho sa ibang bansa dito natin makikita kung gaano tayo kahalaga as individuals sa existence ng balance of power sa buong mundo dahil nga sa interdependence ng mga bansa para sa mga pangangailangan ng kani-kanilang populasyon. Malalim na joke nga ang “Sa bawat sentimo ng buwis, bawat Pinoy naging matulis.” Tulis as in sharp, hindi po tulad ng tulisan.  Sa larangang pang-ekonomiya kung saan naghahari ang may pera, sa pagiging matulis nating mga Pilipino tayo maaring makisali at makilahok sa global economy. Inuulit ko lang po na bigyan natin ng positibong definition ang katagang “matulis” bilang personal trait that can be likened to an arrowhead. Sharp po ang dapat na meaning. Madunong at hindi po tulisan katulad ng mga sangganong karakter sa wild wild west movies. Idagdag mo na rin ang pagkakilala sa atin ng buong mundo, or identity as Filipinos, sa katangiang bilang matulis and you will have, as General Douglas Mac Arthur put it, a force that can conquer the world.  Ngayong internet age, knowledge is power. Ipinakita ito nina Bill Gates, Steve Jobs at ilan pang mga dot com pioneers. Isali mo na rin dyan si Mark Zuckerberg na nagsimula ng Facebook 10 years ago. Their ability to mercantilize knowledge, or establish portals of knowledge kung saan ang lahat na dumadaan mapatao man o data ay maaari nilang ikontrol habang

Balikas

Barkada kontra droga, inilunsad sa San Juan SAN JUAN, Batangas --Inilunsad ng Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) ang programang Barkada Kontra Droga noong Peb. 7 sa bayang ito. Layon ng programa na ituro sa mga kabataan ang pag-iwas sa droga at pagpapalago ng pakikipag-ugnayan sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaroon ng mga tama at positibong barkada. Sinabi ni PCInsp Pablo Aguda Jr., naging tampok na gawain sa paglulunsad ng kampanya ang motorcade mula sa barangay Tipas at nagtapos sa barangay Palahanan II na nilahukan mga lokal na opisyal ng San Juan, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officers-Batangas chapter, mga guro mula sa iba'tibang sekondaryang paaralan, parent-teachers officers at mag-aaral mula sa pampubliko at pribadong sekondaryang paaralan. Nagdaos din ng lecture kung saan ipinaliwanag ang mahahalagang probisyon ng RA 9165 o Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 at mga istratehiya upang masolusyunan ang problema sa ilegal na droga. Naging tampok din ang paglagda nina Dangerous Drugs Board USec. Rommel Garcia, Mayor Rodolfo Manalo, PSSupt. Florendo Saligao, Provincial Director PSSupt Omega Jireh Fidel at PCInsp. Pablo Aguda Jr sa Manifesto of Support.

Gawad Punonglunsod 2014, inilunsad sa Batangas City Samantala, inilunsad ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas ang Gawad Punonglunsod 2014, Timpalak sa Pagandahan ng Sitio sa Barangay, noong Peb. 4 sa Batangas City Convention Center. Ipinaliwanag ni Oliver Gonzales, hepe ng City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), na hahatiin sa 10 clusters ang 105 barangay ng lungsod at magtatalaga ng mga kawani ng pamahalaang lungsod bilang cluster coordinators. Ayon kay Gonzales, tatlong criteria ang pagbabasehan sa pagpili ng mga mananalong sitio sa barangay. Ito ay kinabibilangan ng beautification (50%), materials recovery facility (MRF) operation (25%) at greening initiative (25%). Ang top three performing barangays na may pinakamaraming napakilos o nakipagkaisang sitio ay gagawaran cash prizes na P300,000; P200,000; at P100,000 para sa una, ikalawa at ikatlong gantimpala. Pipili din ng top three sitio na magkakamit ng P30,000; P20,000; at P10,000 para sa una, ikalawa at ikatlong gantimpala. Kukuha din ng top three performing sitios na mananalo ng P70,000; P50,000; at P30,000 para sa una, ikalawa at ikatlong puwesto. Naglaan ang pamahalaang panlalawigan ng P8M para sa proyektong ito na nakatakdang igawad sa susunod na taon alinsabay sa pagdiriwang ng kapistahan ng lungsod. Sinabi ni Mayor Eddie Dimacuha, na isang magandang paraan ang patimpalak upang palagiang ipaalala sa mga Batangueno ang kahalagahan ng pag-aayos at pagpapaluntian ng kapaligiran lalo na at palagiang kasama sa mga programa ng lungsod ang pangangalaga sa kapaligiran at kalikasan. “Dapat ay magtulong-tulong ang lahat upang makamit ito, sapagkat maaaring tularan ito ng iba pang mga bayan at lungsod sa lalawigan at isang magandang pamana sa mga darating pang henerasyon,” pagtatapos ni Dimacuha.|

“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” - Theophrastus, philosopher .............................................................................................. pinagkikitaan, made them primary examples ng knowledge-based entrepreneurs. Meron ngayon kakayahan ang mga Pilipino sa larangang ito. Bilang workers, consumers, entrepreneurs o investors. Marami sa mga computer game makers ay dependent sa Pinoy programmers ngayon. O mga animation studios na nakasandal sa galing ng mga Pinoy animators. Kaya nga sa subject naming Science and Technology Dimension sa NDCP, ang propesor po namin diyan ay si Atty. Amelia C. Ancog PhD, aming napag-uusapan na ang mga ito ang hindi natin nakikita na fields of expertise na marami na sa atin ang tinitingala. Kailangan na

lang natin itong idikit sa identity natin, kung meron man. Kung ako si Andres Bonifacio, hindi karahasan ang aking isisigaw. Ang isusulong ko ay pagkakaisa nating mga Pilipino para maililok natin ang isang imahen para sa lahi natin habang pinapalakas pa natin ang ating knowledge-based forces. Ang kakulangan kasi ng knowledge at identity ng isang bansa ay magdudulot ng problema sa pagkakakitaan ng bawat Filipino at ang kawalan ng oportunidad na na makapagtrabaho ang bawat Pilipino ayon kay Professor Alburo ay isang silent security threat. Mas mahirap harapin ang panganib na walang imik, di po ba?

BUSINESS

February 17 - 23, 2014

Port of Batangas records P1.2B in revenue in 2013 PHILIPPINE Port Authority (PPA) PMO Batangas, as it is said to be an alternate hub port of the Port of Manila, made a history by hitting 1.2 billion in the year 2013 in their revenue generations. Despite the typhoons the country face of, the

Batangas Port massively increased all the aspect of port operations in terms of passengers, ship of vessels and containerize cargos. Phase I of the port’s area that refers to domestic pas-

AUCTION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF RTC BATANGAS CITY SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE EJF NO. 14-1452 Upon petition for extra-judicial foreclosure under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as PAG-IBIG Fund), as the mortgagee, with principal office address at Petron Megaplaza Building, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, against LEAH V. CHAND married to MOHAN CHAND, as the mortgagors, with postal address at Lot 17379-E-6-B PSD-404469 De Joya Capitol Village Ext., Barrio Sambat Ilaya and Calicanto, Batangas City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which amount to ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN PESOS and 77/100 (Php 1,384,137.77) inclusive of interest and penalty charges as of October 10, 2013. That likewise in case of foreclosure proceedings, the Mortgagor shall pay the Mortgagee, attorney’s fees equivalent of TEN (10%) percent of the total indebtedness plus the foreclosure expenses in connection with the sale also secured by the said mortgage, the undersigned Sheriff announces that on MARCH 6, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. OR SOON THEREAFTER at the main entrance of the CITY HALL BUILDING, BATANGAS CITY, he will sell at public auction for CASH in Philippine Currency to the highest bidder, the property described in the said mortgage together with all the improvements existing thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TILE NO. T-69869 “A parcel of land (Lot 17379-E-6-B of the subdivision plan, (LRA) Psd-404469 approved as a non-subdivision project, being a portion of Lot 17379E-6, Psd-4A-012731; L.R.C. cad. Rec. No. 1705), situated in the Barrio of Sambat Ilaya & Calicanto, Batangas City, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the N., points 1 to 2 by Lot 17379-E-6-A of the subd. plan; on the E., points 2 to 3 by Lot 17379-P-6, Psd-4A012732; on the S., points 3 to 4 by Lot 17379-E-5;

and on the W., points 4 to 1 by Lot 17379-E-8 (Right of Way) both of Psd-4A—012731. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being N. 32 deg. 57’E., 85.03 m. from BBM 22, Cad-264, Batangas Cadastre; thence S. 86 deg. 54’E., 18.28 m. to point 2; thence S. 4 deg. 44’W., 5.98 m. to point 3; thence N. 86 deg. 54’W., 18.34 m. to point 4; thence N. 5 deg. 20’E., 5.98 m. to the point of beginning, containing an area of ONE HUDNRED NINE SQUARE METERS & FIFTY SQ. DECIMETERS (109.50) SQ.M., more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and are marked on the ground as follows: points 3 & 4 by Ool P.S. & the rest by P.S. cyl. conc. mons. 15x60 cm., bearing true; date of original survey, executed by Quirino P. Clemeno, Jr., Geodetic Engineer, on Sept. 8, 2008.” Copies of this Notice of Sale shall be posted at the Bulletin Boards of the following conspicuous places, to wit: Post Office, Public Market, City Hall Bldg., where public auction shall takes place and at the Barrio of Sambat & Brgy. Calicanto, where the property is located, and at the Bulletin Board of the Hall of Justice, all in Batangas City Prospective buyers/bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described property and the encumbrances thereon if any there be. In the event the public auction should not take place on the above scheduled date, it shall be held on March 14, 2014 without further notice and publication. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and place and date of auction sale. Batangas City, January 29, 2014. (Sgd.) RAMON C. CANIEDO Sheriff IV PUBLISHED AT ; PAHAYAGANG BALIKAS EDITED AT: GUADES COMPOUND, PUROK 3, CALICANTO, BATANGAS CITY DATE OF SALE: MARCH 6, 2014 COPY FURNISHED: ALLPARTIES CONCERNED. Pahayagang Balikas – February 10, 17 & 24, 2014

JUDICIAL NOTICE Republic of the Philippines Fourth Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT – BRANCH 8 Bulwagan ng Katarungan Pallocan West, Batangas City IN THE MATTER OF THE CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE RECORD OF BIRTH OF DIANNE FLORES AMAGAN

SPEC. PROC. NO. 14-9650

DIANNE FLORES AMAGAN, Petitioner, -versusJOSEPHINE P. MARANAN, in her official capacity as the Civil Registrar of Batangas City, Respondent. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER A verified petition has been filed by Petitioner through counsel, Atty. Edgar L. Mendoza, praying that an Order be issued directing the Civil Registrar of Batangas City, to cancel the entry in the Registry of Birth of Batangas City Registry No. 94-6742, referring to the record of birth of petitioner DIANNE FLORES AMAGAN, that the entry on date and place of marriage of her parents appearing as “January 29, 1987 at Samar, Leyte”, be cancelled. It is hereby ordered that the petition be set for hearing on April 2, 2014 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning before this Court and notice is hereby given that any person having or claiming interest under the entry whose correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition, or from the last date of

publication of such notice, file his/her opposition. Let copy of this Order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Batangas including the cities of Batanags, Lipa and Tanauan, at the expense of the petitioner. Let a copy of this Order and the Petition be furnished the Solicitor General; the Office of the City Prosecutor, Batangas Cityand the Civil Registrar General, National Statistics Office, Quezon City. The Branch Clerk of Court is instructed to furnish the Office of the Clerk of Curt with a copy of this Order so that such notice may be published in accordance with the provinsions of Presidential Decre No. 1079. SO ORDERED. Batangas City, February 3, 2014. (Sgd.) ERNESTO L. MARAJAS Presiding Judge Copy furnished: Office of the Clerk of Court RTC Batangas City

Office of the City Civil Registrar, Batangas City

Office of the Solicitor General 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village Makati City

Office of the City Prosecutor Batangas City

The Registrar General National Statistics Office cor EDSA, West Triangle Quezon City Office of the Civil Registrar Samar, Leyte

Atty. Edgar L. Mendoza 2/F Star of David Bldg. Evangelista Street Batangas City Dianne Flores Amagan San Francisco Mabini, Batangas

Pahayagang Balikas – February 17, 24 & March 3, 2014

sengers and foreign ship calls increased by 87%. Phase II that are operated for Batan-gas Container Terminal (BCT) which consists of cargos that are classified as non-containerized and containerize raised 37% of the port’s traffic. The container traffic also increased in cars for about 9.2%. This come in the face of the on-going Congressional inquiry into the alleged underutilization of the Batangas Container Port operated by Asian Terminals Inc. In the year 2013, the passenger traffic reached 2,821,672, the ship calls both domestic and foreign in Phase I alone achieve a total of 26,147, while Phase II attain a total number of 153. In terms of cargos which are non-containerized, including CBUs or cars traffic that are measured in metric tons (MT) both domestic and foreign boomed 604,805 for Phase I and 218,491 for Phase II. The container traffic measured by twenty equivalent units (TEUs) for domestic and foreign for Phase I as reported with a total of 11,848.50 and Phase II with 11,400.50. Containerized cargo traffic in MT was computed with a total of 254,765.00 both for Phase I and II with a sum of 152,961.00 for phase I and 101,804.00 for phase II. The CBUs or cargo cars traffic measured in MT in the both area of Phase I and II have a totality of 118,472.67 and an entirety 71,640 in Phase I and II that were computed in units. In addition to this, during an interview with Ms. Donna Christine P. Banuelos, Executive Assistant at the Office of the Port Manager, she mentioned also about the status of the port utilization. The status of Batangas Port in terms of capacity is about 120% utilized for Phase 1 and 90% of utilization for Phase II vis-à-vis. According to her, Domestic Container Operations had an evacuation of empty containers last May and an emergency call last April making a total of 381 TEUs as of October 2013. Moreover, Banuelos also cite the updates regarding the International container operations. She stated that the Mercantile Ocean Maritime Co, (MCC), the intra feeder operator and fully owned by Mærsk Line commenced operation on January 2012, and still utilizes BCT. MCC has made a total of 52 calls to BCT for the year 2012 and made 50 calls from January to December 2013. The total international container volume handled is 11, 017, TEU or about 76% increased, as of December 2013 versus to the year 2012. The main consignees using BCT are Nestle Philippines, Epson Precision Philippines Inc., Stepan Philippines Inc., Keppel, San Miguel Corporation (reefer containers) / Royal Cargo, Schenker Philippines Inc., Steel Asia, Jugro, and Best Harvest (reefer boxes). The AG&P were able to have 85% built in facilities, because some of their warehouses are still under construction. The yards for their fabrication, their major business, are not done yet in their warehouse. But despite of that, they are already sending parts of yards they fabricate and transport it from Philippines to other countries. “Though their facilities are not yet done, they are already using the port,” Banuelos said.| CARMELA JOY DELGADO

FOR SALE

Offset Printing Machine Solna 124 Offset Machine Japan-made Vertical Platemaker 3-Phase Power Motor Converter Push-Button Switch Set up For details, Call / Text 0912.902.7373 or 0917.521.9477

SERVICE

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Company Registration Consulancy & Processing

E-mail: balikasonline@yahoo.com

COLLEGE THESIS TUTORIAL, EDITING & PRINTING Call/Text: 09129027373 / 09194200526

Tawag na sa Pahayagang Balikas Telephone No. (043) 417.1662 * 0917.521.9477 * 0912.902.7373 para sa inyong pagpapalathala.

Nicetas E. Escalona, Lifetimes Editor

LIFE TIMES dapat. Magiging mahina ang iyong kalooban ngayon. Libra (Set. 24-Okt. 23) Ang ilang pagbabago ay sadyang mahirap gawin, subalit hindi dapat sumuko kung sa kabutihan ng sarili. Scorpio (Okt. 24-Nob. 22) - Asahan na maraming trabaho ang gagawin ngayong araw. Tiyakin ang desisyon ay galing sa puso. Sagittarius (Nob. 23-Dis. 21) - Manatiling mapagkumbaba at huwag hayaan sa sarili na umusbong ang kayabangan. Magiging mataas ang iyong pride na kapag walang self-control ay mapapasubo at mapapahiya sa karamihan. Capricorn (Dis. 22-Ene. 19) - Kung ano ang nais ay huwag magpadalos-dalos dahil maaaring ito ang ikasira. Bawat kilos, tiyakin ang pabor ay nasa panig. Aquarius (Ene. 20 - Peb. 18) - Ang pagpaparaya ay hindi pagbabalewala kundi pagpapakita ng tunay na pagmamahal. Ang tiwala ay kakambal ng pag-ibig. Kaya dapat lamang na alagaan nang hindi masira ang tiwala.|

“Employement to employee” by PESO

Pisces (Peb. 19-Mar. 20) - Ang nararamdamang sakit ay mapapawi. Pagbigyan ang sarili na makapaglakbay sa ibang lugar upang maiba ang ihip ng kapalaran. Aries (Mar. 21-Abril 19) Kung may ikinagalit sa tahanan huwag dalhin sa trabaho. Taurus (Abril 20-Mayo 20) - Piliin ang mga sasamahang kaibigan at ang pupuntahang lugar. May pagkakataon na makakilala ng isang tao na makakatulong. Gemini (Mayo 21-Hun. 21) - Ano man ang desisyong gagawin, ituloy basta nakatitiyak na hindi makakasagasa ng ibang tao. Cancer (Hun. 22-Hul. 22) - Labis ang pangungulila sa kasintahan o minamahal pero walang magagawa kundi ang magtiis. Isipin na pagsubok ito sa relasyon. Leo (Hul. 23-Ago. 22) - Gawin ang paraan na maibalik ang tiwala sa sarili. Maging positibo. Virgo (Ago 23-Set. 23) - Kung may plano at gawain, isipin munang mabuti kung ano ang unang hakbang na

GIVEN that it is a “non-free charging PESO is divided to thirty one 60% for the provincial government and multi-employment service”, Public municipalities, three cities, four higher 40% for the DOLE. Nevertheless, it Employment Service Office (PESO) in education institutions and one province. wasn’t always the Local Government Batangas province is doing their finest Their core functions were the following: Unit (LGU) who has the capacity to to guarantee the efficient delivery of Referral Emplacement, Labor Market implement that. Private companies just employment to all their PESO clients. Information, Career Coaching and Work like the food chains can also avail and Being part of the Department of Orientation. And their special functions take their pledge to PESO. Labor and Employment (DOLE), this were SPES, job fair and local and In addition to this, PESO has regular national program was started in 1995 overseas recruitment. activities; mid-year planning and and was made for jobseekers, employers Moreover, Mrs. Ingco also noted assessment implemented within the and students to offer livelihood that the SPES or Special Program for CALABARZON, year-end planning and opportunities. Employment of Students is one of the assessment, and trainings for PESO “We are very fortunate enough to special programs of PESO with Php managers and staffs to become updated have Governor Vilma Santos-Recto for 1.1million allocated budget. The with the employment data. recognizing PESO”, stated by Mrs. Razel beneficiaries of the program were “Since we facilitate all the Ingco, PESO Coordinator, during the students who were enrolled, 15 to 25 recruitments, we therefore conclude that interview. years old and belong to low income it is well-documented, legal and safe”, Having Php 1.7million financial fund family. And since it is a national Mrs. Ingco ended. | approved by Governor Vilma this year, program, the sharing of funds will be N. DANGALAN/L. MENDOZA .................................................................................................... ..............................

<<<RETURN.. from P/8

Love triumphs over armed struggle loss of love that once brighten her life in the mountain. Months have passed and Abby has started to live in harmony with the mainstream society under the care of her parents. While Vincent became more and more weary, torn between the urge to follow his wife or hold on to what he was fighting for. But soon after weighing things out, he decided to leave his quest, turned his back to the underground movement and followed the desire of his heart. For five years, with the help of the government’s Social Integration Program or what we now call Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program (CLIP), the couple has received livelihood support. Now they embrace a totally free life. No more fears for their lives. But the story doesn’t end there at all. Father and son’s love Just recently, Jerry voluntarily surrendered to the government troops after ten years of wasted life with the NPA organization. At a young age, he regularly helped his father, a farmer and tenant of a copra farm in Pagbilao, Quezon while studying in elementary. As second of eight siblings, he shouldered the burden of earning for a living most especially when his mother passed away when he was just 16. In the middle of his battle from poverty, a neighbor approached him with an assurance that “joining the

underground movement and fighting against the government would alleviate their lives from poverty.” He recalled his friend saying, “ang pagkilos at paglaban sa gobyerno ang kasagutan sa kahirapan.” Without the knowledge of his father and siblings, Jerry joined the communist terrorist movement at the age of 18. Before dawn breaks, Jerry bid his family goodbye but he left with his heart melted with his father’s life-changing advice. Upon his return to their camp, he once again witnessed the incessant yet deceitful words from his cadres who were training new recruits. In a day’s time, he escaped and chanced to land for a job in his uncle’s workplace in Valenzuela, initially as a helper and later as a company driver plying CAMANAVA, and the provinces of Bulacan, and Pampanga. As they returned to the place, they recovered their M16s but the cal. 30 and M653 machineguns were believed to have been transferred in another place unknown to them. Transition Program The two presented yesterday their firearms to Solcom Commander LtGen Caesar Ronnie F. Ordoyo, AFP to fully signify their total commitment to the government and live normal and fruitful lives with their respective families. The former comrades

were given P 42,500 each operations and activities to remuneration for their likewise abandon the firearms as part of the AFP armed struggle. “Hindi pa Guns for Peace Program (AFP huli ang lahat para sumuko GFPP). The said program is at magbagong buhay sila. the transition mechanism Tayo ay bukas at handang and avenue that facilitates tumulong para sa mga nais NPA rebels and other armed magbalik loob. May mga threat groups who wish to lay programa ang ating pamadown their arms and halaan na naglalayong surrender. When asked what umalalay at gumabay sa will they do with the cash they kanila hanggang sa sila ay received, they both replied, tuluyang makabalik sa “pambili po namin ng kabayo normal na pamumuhay. Kailangan lang natin pang-hanapbuhay.” Meanwhile, LTGEN magtiwala sa ating ORDOYO urges other rebels pamahalaan”.| who are still engaged in NPA ................................................................................................

<<<PERSPECTIVE.....from P/4

Pinoy recipes. Lutuing Pinoy Cassava cake

A CHEWY and savoury Pinoy delicacy that everyone can satisfy in. The aftertaste of coconut sport (macapuno) cream toppings and the creamy texture of cassava, something that every one can enjoyed in . Ingredients: FOR CAKES : 2 Packs of grated cassava 1/2 Can condensed milk 1 1/2 Can coconut milk 1 Can evaporated milk 1/2 Bottle Coconut sport (macapuno) 2 Eggs 1 Cup sugar 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1/4 Cup Margarine Pinch of salt FOR TOPPINGS : 1/2 Can coconut milk 1/2 Can Condensed milk 2 Egg yolks 1/2 Bottled coconut sport Cooking Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325° f. 2. In a large bowl, combine the 2 packs of grated cassava,evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar, coconut milk, coconut sport, salt, vanilla and margarine.

has been looking after the people’s welfare. However, it has been privatizing government hospitals such as the Philippine Orthopedic Center and the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital making health care services more inaccessible to the poor majority. The Aquino government has also been essentially taking the side of power generators and Meralco in the power rate hike even as it makes a show of opposing it. We could add more issues to the list. The point is, the Aquino government has been saying one thing and doing the opposite. And after more than three years into the Aquino administration, the rhetoric–reality divide has become more glaring.| WWW.BULATLAT.COM

3. Beat eggs and add into the mixture, mix thoroughly until even in consistency 4. Pour equally into two large greased rectangular pans, leave at least 1 inch for toppings. 5. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. 6. While baking, mix together coconut milk, condensed milk, egg yolks and coconut sport for topping ingredients, mix thoroughly until even in consistency 7. After the cake has been baking for at least 30 minutes, pour and spread the toppings evenly. 8. Bake the cake for another 20 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown. Cooking Tips : 1. Before baking, make sure to mix all of the ingredients together. 2. Adding the amount of sugar, depends on the desired taste. 3. Baking time is approximately and depend on oven temperature, check occasionally to avoid burn.|

..............................................................

PA L A IS IPA N 1

14 16

8 11

24 27

The rhetoric-reality divide

forcibly displaced from the land they have been tilling and are being harassed and attacked by security guards of the Cojuangco-owned Tarlac Development Corporation, the police and soldiers of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion of the Philippine Army. President Aquino is also supposedly asserting the country’s sovereign claims to the Spratly Islands and Scarborough shoal against China but has been pushing for the increased presence and intervention of US troops in the internal affairs of the country. 5. When the public was beginning to react to the power rate hike, the high prices of basic goods and services, and the impending LRT-MRT fare hike, the Aquino government said it

February 17 - 23, 2014

25 28

32 33

PAHALANG PABABA 1 I-reserba 1 I-deposito 5 Klase ng suman 2 Kumpiyansaya 9 Mr. brocka 3 Nilibang 10 Bayan sa Pampanga 4 Rookie of the Year 12 Babag 5 Uri ng punongkahoy 13 Poncio ____ 6 Talupan 14 Gallon: daglat 7 Bulati 15 Lunsod sa Nueva Ecija 8 Puna 16 Tanggalan 10 Opisyo 18 Pulutong 11 Tonelada: Ingles 19 Masid 15 ___ de sal 23 Ginawang bala 17 Armas 24 Bunton ng dayami 19 NAIA na ngayon 28 Pamunas ng baby 20 Hugasan ng plato 29 Memorya 21 Hidwaan 30 ___ de coco 22 Bangus na nangingitlog 31 Pitas 23 Mr. Ople 32 Inikutan ng karera 24 Dala ng treasure hunter 33 Tangkad 25 Away 34 Palauwal 26 Asana 27 Mataas na baraha 30 Nobyembre: daglat

>>> Batangas City as Lone Congressional District. . . soon

F.E.S.T.

>>Front Page Ronalina B. Lontoc, Special Project Editor

......................................................................... >>>FESTIVALS & FEASTS..EVENTS & SHOWBIZ..SPORTS...TRAVEL & TRENDS<<< February 17 - 23, 2014

Fun Run for a Cause at SM City Batangas AST February 8, more than 700 participants went out and joined the first ever fun run for a cause of SM City Batangas at the SM Annex Parking. SM employees, mall tenants and affiliates together with the community of Batangas City gathered together for a day of fun run in support of SM Cares Housing Project thru SM Foundation which aims to build atleast 1,000 disasterresilient houses for the Yolanda survivors in the Visayas region. It was a fulfilling day for everyone, being able to help and have fun running at the same time. After a quick warm-up, runners positioned themselves at the starting line for the 5K run from SM to Barangay Sampaga then back to SM and shortly after, top 3 finishers for male and female category were awarded a certificate of recognition. While all other participants get to enjoy also a tumbler giveaways. Over 70,000 fund was raised after the successful fun run turned over to SM Foundation for the SM Cares Housing Project. The 5k fun run dubbed as “Fun Run 2014 People for a Cause” was initiated by SM City Batangas employees for the benefit of the Yolanda survivors in coordination with the City Government of Batangas, TDRO, PNRC- TOP 3 finishers of the recently concluded Fun Run at SM City Batangas. (L-R) SM South Luzon 3 Regional rd 2nd Batangas Chapter, Batangas City PNP and Operations Manager Cidst Victoria, Mall Manager Lyn Gabriel, FemalerdCategory 3 Finisher Yugi Aldover, st Barangays Pallocan East, Pallocan West, Gulod Finisher Jocelyn Melo, 1 Finisher Miriam Dimalada, Male Category 3 Finisher Bryan Castro and 1 Finisher Reymart Fruelda with Assistant Mall Manager Mina Buenaflor and Daniel Deleniana.| Labac and Sampaga. ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

CAMP GUILLERMO NAKAR – Between a raging heart and a nurturing human nature is a thin line that bridges the two and eventually creates a space for peace called—LOVE. This was exemplified in the life stories of two comrades in the underground movement who recently surrendered their firearms to the commander of Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM) after realizing the futility of their armed struggle as former members of the CPP’s New People’s Army (NPA). Vincent, a native of Tayabas, Quezon narrated his journey, specifically on how his tiny spring perspective of life made a one hundred eighty degree turn. On the other hand, Jerry, 27, an energetic and promising youth of Pagbilao, Quezon shared how a word from his agonizing father led him back to the mainstream society. Love conquers rebellion Just as every son looks up to his Dad as a hero, Vincent’s father played a vital role in shaping his future as a young revolutionary. Born in a family who actively supports the NPA, he got a very good grasp about the movement at a very young age, most especially with the influence of his father. And as a growing kid, he then dreamed to be a full-fledged revolutionary. But for some reasons, his father opposed his dream of becoming one. This made him even more curious that later motivated him to pursue his plan to find out what was really going on inside the ranks of the NPA. At the age of 18, he joined the movement.

There he met Abby*, the woman who initially bear little sprout of precious life that eventually lit a beacon to their hazy path in the years ahead. Together they fought furiously for an ideology that has blinded them for years. Vincent rose from the ranks and became a squadron leader. But his position was not enough to safeguard her love for Abby. Their intense affection for each other continued to grow as they kept on fleeing from the military. And just as every couple dreams of, they wanted their love to be bound forever. But their choice to turn their back from legal authorities left them with no choice but to tie their knot in a ceremony administered by NPA cadres with few comrades. In 2008, Abby became pregnant. With sheer exhaustion from years of hiding in the mountains of Quezon, constantly transferring from one place to another, and fearing the future that awaits her child with the rebels, she then decided to return to the fold of the law. Unfortunately, Vincent was not willing to throw away the struggles they had for years and abandon the upheaval. A once passionate, but not really set in stone affair, started to crumble. Abby could not risk her child. She had seen a lot of lives wasted with false promises in the movement. She doesn’t want to give life to an innocent child and eventually lose it for nothing. She then ran away, anguishing over the possible loss of a father to her unborn child, and the

>>RETURN...turn to P/6

Go away from drugs.... Harness your talents at

D’ BLADES JAMM We welcome home-grown bands, students, amateur jammers. BLADES Centre, Fondevilla Comp., Purok 3, Calicanto, Bats. City For inquiries and schedule, Call of Text 0912-902-7373 to 74.

...............................................................................................................................................

Love triumphs over armed struggle Dalawang malalaking programa para sa mga kabataan, isinusulong ng PAF-AETC LUNGSOD NG LIPA -- Dalawang malalaking programa na pakikinabangan ng mga kabataan ang isinusulong ng Philippine air Force-Air Education Training Command (PAF-AETC) sa darating na Abril 2014. Sinabi ni MGen Raul Gabriel Dimatatac, na ang dalawang programa na Summer Youth Olympics at Summer Youth Leadership Camp ay naglalayong solusyunan ang mga problemang kinakaharap ng mga kabataan at maituon ang kanilang pansin sa pagpapaunlad ng kanilang pagkatao. Base sa mga natukoy, ang mga problemang kinakaharap ng maraming kabataan sa ngayon ay ang pangangalakal, eksploytasyon, child labor/abuse, kawalan ng tahanang kumakalinga, hindi ligtas na palaruan, pagkahumaling sa mga computer at internet games, pag-abuso sa droga o alkohol at kawalan ng komprehensibong programa para sa sports. “Isa sa layunin ng mga programang ito ay maibalik sa mga kabataan ang disiplina at sportmanship, maipaunawa ang konsepto ng pamumuno, matutong makihalubilo at makibahagi sa pagbuo ng isang maayos at tahimik na bansa alinsabay ng pagtuturo ng tamang moral values,” wika ni Dimatatac. Ang Summer Youth Leadership Camp ay lalahukan ng mga kabataaan ang edad 17 hanggang 22. Ito ay idaraos sa Fernando Air Base Training School simula Abril 1 hanggang Mayo 31, 2014.

Magkakaroon ng siyam na batches na binubuo ng 240 kabataan ang bawat batch. Ang unang limang batches ay mga kabataang magmumula sa lungsod ng Lipa at Mataasnakahoy at ang huling apat na batches ay manggagaling sa ibang mga bayan sa apat na distrito ng lalawigan ng Batangas. Lahat ng lalahok ay sasailalim sa limang araw na regimented schedule na magsisimula tuwing Martes at magtatapos ng Sabado sa pamamagitan ng isang misa. Ang Summer Youth Olympics naman ay ilalaan sa 1,000 kalahok na magmumula sa lungsod ng Lipa at Mataasnakahoy na may edad mula 5 hanggang 16. Isasailalim din ang mga ito sa age bracket group upang mas madaling makita ang potensyal ng mga bata. Ilan sa mga larong magiging bahagi ang basketball, volleyball, football at softball. Inaasahan na sa pamamagitan summer youth Olympics ay makakahanap ng mga kabataang atleta na maaaring hubugin bilang manlalaro upang makamit ng Pilipinas ang unang Olympic gold na matagal nang inaasam ng bansa. Nagpahayag naman ang mga ABC presidents ng lunsod ng Lipa at Mataasnakahoy na sina Atty. Virgilio Macasaet,Jr. at Jerry Reyes na susuporta sila sa naturang programa upang maisulong ang paghubog sa mga kabataan sa pamamagitan ng sports at pamumuno.| BHABY DE CASTRO

Services Offered: * Rehearsals * Rentals * Tutorial *Band Service We also offer: Photobooth Service for all occasions. Call: 043.417.1662