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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 01, 2013
P10.00 IN TACLOBAN
PRO8 assures safety during “undas” By ROMUEL NACAR
CAMP KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte -- After performing election duties that resulted in the peaceful conduct of the barangay polls, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) had shifted its security focus to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2 as the whole police force in Eastern Visayas will stay on full alert status. Police Chief Supt. Elmer R. Soria, PRO8 director, ordered all police chiefs the maximum deployment of policemen in cemeteries, places of convergence and major thoroughfares throughout the region in re-
FLOWERS FOR THE DEAD. Flowers in all shapes and colors were on sale at the Rizal Park in Tacloban City to be offered for the departed loved ones during the All Saints and All Souls Days.
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City provides flower growers free venue to display their products TACLOBAN CITY -- As part of the city’s move to give business opportunity and assistance to the local flower growers of Tacloban City, a free display venue at Plaza Rizal was given by the city government for them to show their products in time for the All Saints and All Souls Day observance. Dubbed as Tacloban’s “flower fair,” City Cooperative Development and Livelihood Assistance Of-
fice (CCDLAO) head Ruena Mate revealed that this year’s fair will have 16 local flower growers from the northern barangays of Tacloban and two flower vendors will be selling their flower products from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2013 at Plaza Rizal. Yearly, the city government under Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez and Tourism City Council Committee chair Councilor Cristina G.
Romualdez through CCDLAO has been providing Plaza Rizal as the flower fair venue site where our very own flower producers can display and sell their products at a cheaper and reasonable price. In a separate interview with the mayor and his councilor-wife, both were amenable in supporting Tacloban’s flower growers. They likewise encourage Tato page 2
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NEWS
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Friday, 01 November 2013
PRO8 recalls augmentation troops deployed for poll duties CAMP KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte – The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) had recalled and accounted on Wednesday augmentation personnel who were deployed last week across the region to render election duties. “They deserve a pat on the back for a job well done in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the barangay elections,” said Police Chief Supt. Elmer R. Soria after ordering the pull-out of augmentation po-
lice personnel as almost all winning candidates on Monday’s village polls have already been declared by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Soria informed that the 981-strong police contingent that were sent to different police provincial and city offices’ to augment territorial police forces will return to their usual desk job while others will continue their mandatory schoolings at the Regional Training School. A total of 3,914 po-
licemen manned Police Assistance Desks (PADs) established in clustered voting centers and rendered election security duties while the remaining policemen of the 6,150-strong PRO8 personnel composed the Reactionary Stand-by Support Force (RSSF), aside from those retained at the stations to perform routine law enforcement functions. “The high voters’ turn-out means that the election security plan we laid out is more than enough in safeguard-
7 Burauen villages still have to give election counterpart T A C L O BAN CIT Y- S e ven b arangays i n Burau en, L e yte has yet to s ett le t hei r obligat i on w it h t he C ommission on E le c t i ons as to t heir c ounter p ar t for t he re cent ly conclud e d b arangay el e c t ions. Thus s aid D emost henes Mora les, Burau en ele c t i on of f icer. Accord ing to Mora les, e ven i f t he el e c t ion is over, t hes e b aran -
gays have to s ett le t heir P10,000 obligat ion to C omele c, af ter a l l t his is not for t heir of f ice but for t he ele c t ion of f icers t hat s er ve d in t he ele c t ions. Mora les s aid t hat he s ent letters to t he of f ici a ls of t he s e ven b arangays to s ett le t heir obligat ion or t he y w i l l b e charge d admin is t r at ively. Mora les infor me d t hat he a lre ady submitte d a rep or t to t he C omele c en
b anc regarding t he matter. He,howe ver, requeste d not to ident if y t he b arangays. Burauen has 77 b arangays. All b arangays were mand ate d by t he C omele c to shou lder at le ast P10,000 as t heir counter p ar t during t he v i l l age ele ct ions intende d for t he honorar ium and t ransp or t at ion a llowance for t hos e w ho s er ve d t he ele c t ions. (LIZB E TH
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ing the welfare of the electorate and ensuring a peaceful polls,” Soria added. With election-related duties over, the police will now shift its focus on security preparations for the All Saints and All Souls day on Nov. 1 and 2, aside from performing anti-criminality operations, he disclosed. The PRO8 director added that a “Medalya ng Kasanayan” or the PNP Efficiency Medal will be awarded to all policemen who rendered election du- established in strategic ties. (PINSP ROMUEL NACAR) areas while emergency response teams will also be on hand for rapid deployment if the need arisfrom page 1 es,” he further disclosed. lation to the traditional Police chiefs were ‘undas’ observance. also directed to review Assistance hubs will and update their security be set up in cemeteries and traffic plans based to secure the crowd who on previous experiences will be paying respect to and make the necessary their departed loved ones adjustments based on the while route safety mar- prevailing situation. shals for motorists will be “Police visibility padeployed,” he informed. trols will be conducted He added that po- around residential areas lice presence will be en- to prevent ‘akyat-bahay’ hanced in places where activities”, Soria said. people converge and Soria is confident of a stepped-up security mea- peaceful observance ‘unsures will be observed das’ with the maximum in all land, sea and air utilization of police pertransport terminals with sonnel similar to the peacethe expected hordes of ful conduct of the recently passengers coming from concluded village polls. highly urbanized areas The full alert staand from other parts of tus will stay until Nothe country who will ar- vember 4 to ensure rive in the region to visit the security of the their departed loved ones. general public, the “Checkpoints will be police official added.
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clobanons to support the local flower and candle producers by buying their products from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 at Plaza Rizal. Patronizing products of our local flower growers will help them earn income for their family and at the same time will encourage more flower growers to venture in said business, Councilor Cristina said. Plaza Rizal is an accessible place where Taclobanons can go to buy flowers for their departed loved ones in observance of the All Saints and All Souls Days. (GAY B. GASPAY)
Friday, 01 November 2013
NEWS
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Red Cross seeks media closure over Bohol relief issue
TACLOBAN CITY - “The Philippine Red Cross will no longer entertain any further questions on the issue regarding Mayor Leoncio Evasco’s actions and statements towards our volunteers and our Chairman.” PRC secretary general Gwendolyn Pang categorically stated this in a statement, adding that “what is needed is to focus on the urgent humanitarian concerns of those affected by the earthquake than engage the mayor in a meaningless verbal tussle in the media.” The issue between PRC and Mayor Evasco of the town of Maribojoc in Bohol started when the latter allegedly “barred” the Red Cross team early this week from distributing relief goods to the earthquake survivors to
the town after the local government unit reportedly “failed” to provide a list of beneficiaries as required by the Red Cross. Pang, however, said that they “will continue to provide assistance to the most vulnerable in all afflicted areas” in the province “in spite of the Mayor’s attitude towards our volunteers.” “We will uphold our fundamental principles of humanity, unity, universality, and most importantly, impartiality, independence, neutrality and voluntary service, ” Pang added in a statement. Aside from Maribojoc, other areas to be covered by the PRC relief team will include Buenavista, Sagbayan, Tubigon, Catigbian, Clarin, Calape, Loon, and Anteguera. PRC then reiterated its policy “that relief as-
sistance should be given directly to beneficiaries of a disaster by our staff and volunteers and not through other organizations and entities such as the local government.” “Over many years of experience in the field of disaster response we have developed tried and tested systems for distributing humanitarian aid in an equitable and efficient way,” PRC said. In a statement, Pang said their “General Criteria for Distribution of Relief Items/Identifying Beneficiaries or the Most Vulnerable” covered exclusively for the families affected by a certain disaster or legitimate beneficiary/ies; shall be distributed per family not per individual; shall be given to beneficiaries (categorically) belong to economically disadvantaged family/ ies or other families in
which livelihood is being halted due to the effect of the disaster; families with incurred damages to properties (housing) and/or loss of essential household items; and priority shall be given to beneficiaries staying in the evacuation centers. Also in their “criteria” are female headed households; those with more than one elderly living in the house; there is/are person/s with disabilities living in the house; has not received any similar assistance from other organizations; minimum wage earner; and families with members who have died in the disaster. As of Monday, PRC informed they have “already assisted 250 families as part of its continuing relief efforts and has served hot meals to 3,850 individuals,” while its social services for the Bohol operations “have
helped 24 individuals through the Restoring Family Link and Tracing, 7 individuals through Guidance and Counselling, 585 individuals through the Psychosocial Support Program, 25 individuals were aided through tracing or free calls, while 13 patients were assisted in their transfer from hospital to hospital.” “Likewise, PRC has installed water purification plants and distributed 2,000 tins of readyto-eat meals, 28 boxes of purified water, 1,860 hygiene kits, along with other essential non-food items.” “Now is a time for solidarity. It is a time for everyone working in the interests of the survivors of the Bohol earthquake to come together and work towards the common goal of helping shattered communities
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recover from this terrible tragedy,” added Pang in a statement. While the relief efforts are on-going in Bohol, the organization informed they are also continuing its humanitarian efforts and recovery programs in other parts of the country recently facing emergencies like those who are caught in the Zamboanga crisis, typhoons Nari, Utor and Bopha. Latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that death toll in the October 15 7.2 magnitude earthquake which hit Central Visayas has climbed to 198, affecting over 3 million individuals and destroying about P 1.4 billion in infrastructures. (BY RONALD O. REYES)
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OPINION
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Friday, 01 November 2013
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oncern for public safety and the maintenance of peace and order had kept our authorities busy during this remembrance of All Saints and Souls Day. The practice of bringing food and drinks for the living to partake and party instead of pray had caused problems to the peace and order situation in cemeteries. Public safety measures are in force during the two days that people converge in cemeteries. The flow of traffic and the parking of vehicles is another concern that police authorities are concerned of in order to maintain public order. We must cooperate with the regulations that authorities impose so that there would be no such problems that will break the peace and order. It would be hard for the authorities that are truly outnumbered if
people will be uncooperative and will resist admonitions and abide by public safety measures. Everyone must cooperate to ensure that there would be no troubles among the living. People are not supposed to bring liquors and deadly weapons and gambling paraphernalia to the cemetery. These items are not essential to the celebration and may just cause trouble among those in the cemetery. We ought to bring candles, flowers and gadgets for prayers. Even foods are being discouraged for health and sanitation reasons. We must also keep watch from petty thieves who steal the flowers and candles that we place for our dear departed. It is really unfortunate that some people would make money out of the objects we bring for our dear departed.
PDAF and DAF neglect people’s real need Many of the poor die young for lack of money to pay hospital bills. Legislators should watch Orly Mercado’s Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko TV program.
The 2013 PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) should transfer to government health institutions to alleviate the needs of their patients or would be patient. The recent Sunday, October 27, as I watched Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko television program hosted by former Senator Orly Mercado, I couldn’t hold my tears over the predicament of an 8-year-old girl. She needed operation for congenital heart disease. She and her parents pleaded the audience with golden heart to help the child. It will be an open-heart surgery to cost around P250,000.00. I believe that amount is only good during the operation. How about the medicine after opera-
tion? It means more than the amount she asked needed to set aside. That very moment the unused PDAF entered my mind. Will it not be better to transfer the funds to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) administration for the sole purpose of using the money for indigents needing costly operations? A mechanism how to
safeguard the release of fund by DSWD has to formulate. Nowadays, trust and confidence to a person is difficult to find, hence the need of safeguard to protect the taxes of the people. The Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko sponsored by a foundation with the same name receives donation in kind or money. However, to avoid the good name of the foundation suspected as another
nongovernment organization like in Janet Napoles case; it would be better for the DSWD, if the lawmakers decided to entrust the PDAF, is to watch Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko to know the indigents needing financial assistance. The DSWD personnel are the one to arrange with the hospital for the operation of the indigent after the recommendation of the Secretary of the Department of Health. There may be better system to adapt by lawmakers to safeguard transfer of money from DSWD to hospital. There are many poor citizens died without attended by medical doctors.
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OPINION
Friday, 01 November 2013
Sibol, Dayaw 2013
Two equally interesting events are set to happen in Eastern Visayas on November this year. First is the “Sibol” or growth, an exhibit of hand-made furniture and decoration using non-timber forest products by Leyte Samar Biliran Community Based Forest Management (LEYSAMBIL) in cooperation with interior designer Heidrun Milan which will take place on November 6 to 11 at the Robinson’s Mall, Tacloban city. Advocate Christopher Villarino, said that LEYSAMBIL, a SEC and DOLEregistered organization, will be introducing “new designs
and awareness among people on sustainable use of forest products - at the same time forest conservation - the need to protect our forest” during the event. Incidentally, people’s organizations in Eastern Visayas will also have their 3rd Regional Summit during the opening of the show. As the exhibit will be an inter-active, selected artisans and craftsmen from the member people organizations in the region will also be present to discuss their environmental advocacy. “The target for creating - or re-creating new designs and products is to make our lo-
cal products made of indigenous materials become more competitive globally. The new product designs are actually value adding,” added Villarino. The second event is “Dayaw” on November 27 to 30 in Tacloban city. Dubbed as “the biggest gathering of indigenous Filipino cultures organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA),” this year’s “Dayaw” will have Pres. Benigno Aquino III and international delegates from indigenous groups from 32 countries in attendance. On its website, NCCA announced that expected to join during the said event are country’s indigenous tribes Gaddang, Isinay, Tinggian, Itneg, Ibanag, Yogad, Itawit, Malaweg, Ivatan, Bugkalot, Isnag, Kalinga, Ifugao, Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Balangao, Bontok, Applai, Ayta, Mangyan, Palawani, Molbog, Jama to page 8
Time Has Changed
The nature of the barangay elections has changed a lot compared to the past barangay elections. There is now massive vote-buying in the barangay elections as if the positions contested are the positions of mayor, governor and congressman. Candidates are giving away coffee, noodles and outright cash of as much as P1,000 per voter as if the salary of a barangay chairman is P30,000 a month. Here in Tacloban, there are barangay kagawad candidates who
gave P100 / vote and spend that much when they receive only P1,000/ month as honorarium. The practice of buying votes was being encourage by former municipal elective officials who wanted their previous posts by being elected barangay chair and subsequently becoming exofficio council members as president of the Liga ng mga Barangay Municipal Chapter. There are candidates in the city proper who gave P500/ voter. Candidates for barangay kagawad in Tacloban City gave P40 to
P100 to each voter while those running for barangay chair shelled out P200 to P1,000 for each voter. Aside from vote buying, what is worse is that there is a report of killing in Jaro, Leyte. The killing incident is election-related. It is unprecedented in our election history that there are killings in barangay elections. We can see the height of election passion, with these unprecedented vote-buying and killing of barangay officials. Maybe the enthusiasm of candidates for local elective position is fanned by the outlook that a government position means sure money emphasized by the current issue on the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) that finances pet projects of to page 8
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Love’s mystery It is amusing cliché that when asked what one’s definition of love is, some would liken it to the rosary because it is full of mysteries. The cliché may be amusing but it does not make it less true. Love, indeed, is utterly mysterious, if not mind-boggling. Take for instance Ka Freddie Aguilar and his current conquest on love with a seemingly naïve 16 yearold lass. That their tryst is both mysterious and mindboggling isn’t too hard to see. She has yet to reach the age of legality and he is already a sexagenarian. She is yet to be exposed to the harsh realities of life and he has probably encountered everything that this life has to offer. Considering their gap in age, you might as well say that he is taking advantage of her naiveté. But more important than the mystery that surrounds their love affair is the legal ramifications of it, i.e. whether it is legally sound for Ka Freddie to date, let alone marry a minor without getting sacked for it. The proponents of the seduction charges against him have “no” as their resounding take on it because no matter the authenticity of the reason why they are together in the first place, seducing, that is to say having sexual intercourse with a woman over twelve but under eighteen years of age, provided deceit has intervened, is simple seduction at the very least. The only glitch in the said seduction charges is the reticence, if not refusal, of the minor as well as her parents to file the complaint themselves. You see, unlike the felony of rape which has, because of RA 8353, become a public crime, seduction together with abduction and acts of lasciviousness have remained to be “private offenses” or offenses which can be prosecuted only upon a complaint filed by the offended party or her parents, grandparents or guardian. Being an offense which cannot be prosecuted de oficio, a complaint filed by an ordinary witness is but destined for the dumps on the theory that the complainant has to be respected if she wishes to suffer her indignation in silence. That is one way out for Ka Freddie from this dilemma that he had the bad taste of getting in. Another way out for him is the provision that in
cases of seduction, abduction and acts of lasciviousness, the marriage of the offender with the offended party extinguishes the criminal action. If what he says then is true that he wishes to seal the love he has for
her through marriage, their consequent bond will definitely break the deal for his critics. But then again there is still RA 7610 which can be another reason for him to shudder in fear.
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November 1, 2013 – Friday Solemnity of All Saints Rv 7:2-4,9-14; Ps 24; 1Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
THE BEATITUDES When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
ALL SAINTS There is an unusual rejoicing today in heaven. Though some of the saints have been allotted a particular days during the liturgical year, today there is universal celebration in the Church for all the saints. The Catholic Church has an amazing galaxy of saints, canonized or beatified. Each age has produced its crop of holy men and women. Today we celebrate the great harvest of them all, including the millions and millions the Church has not canonized. We remember them all today. They come in all sorts, shapes and sizes. They come from all walks of life, from royalty to working class. They range from serious and angelic doctors to humorous types, from the aristocratic to the poetic backgrounds, from great Popes to humble curates. And standing above them all is our Blessed Lady. Saints are masterpieces of God’s work. Admiring the painting we admire the artist. The praise and the admiration of the painting does not detract anything from the praise and admiration we owe to the artist. On the contrary, when we bestow admiration and praise on the painting, in reality we praise and admire the artist who, in the case of saints, is God, who works always with the cooperation of human beings. If so many have become satins why can’t we? The countless number of saints in heaven were men and women of flesh and blood like us. They had the same weakness, the same human inclinations, the same human nature. They had also the same means of holiness. (His Word is Life by Vima Dasan, S.J., published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel. #321-31-95) Sower’s Seeds: “Those who have left this world in God’s grace but are not worthy to enter at once into the joy of the vision of God are retained in a plce of suffering, Purgatory.”–Blessed James Alberione, Founder of the Pauline Family
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ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, 01 November 2013
Katipunan Episode II: The Founding of the Secret Brotherhood
It is 1892, and efforts to prod Spain to improve its treatment of Filipinos fall on deaf ears. Rizal is arrested and is sent to Dapitan. La Liga Filipina crumbles. Spanish colonizers crack down on dissenters. Against this backdrop, Andres Bonifacio and a handful of indios found the Kataas-taasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Katipunan. What follows is a frenetic recruitment campaign, paving the way for the end of Spain’s almost 400-year reign in the Philippines. Yet while girding for war, the widower Bonifacio falls in love again. He sees Gregoria de Jesus (Oriang) in a social gathering and immediately falls in love. Oriang’s parents stand in the way of the courtship but Bonifacio
proves that in love and war, he is a master tactician. Meantime, Sebastian and Pacquing deal with the tragic death of their friend Teresa. Pacquing sets out to avenge her death by plotting to slay the town’s new friar, Padre Villalon. Sebastian, always the timid one, chooses to let things be. Rumors of Villalon’s involvement in Teresa’s death prompt the townspeople to stay away from the church. This emboldens the friar to be more cruel. Katipunan is shot mostly in Taal, Batangas. The history-laden town is home to numerous families that funded the reformista movement and the Katipunan in the late 1900s. The cast is led by Sid Lucero as Andres Bonifacio and Glaiza de Castro as Gregoria de Jesus. Benjamin Alves stars as Sebas-
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tian while Dominic Roco plays Pacquing. Roi Vinzon plays the role of the ruthless Padre Villalon. Created by Program Manager Jaileen Jimeno and written by Ian Victoriano, the historical docudrama is directed by King Marc Baco. Production work is led by Program Manager
Nowell Cuanang and Executive Producer Jayson Santos. It is being filmed using Sony Cinemaalta F3 cameras provided by Solid Video. CMB Film Services Inc. provided lenses and other high-end equipment. Katipunan airs every Saturday, 10:15 PM on GMA 7.
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NOTICES
Friday, 01 November 2013 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0695 Ref. No. VIII-1998-1175 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC to operate a FILCAB service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. NORMA BOHOL-VENDOR RICARDO DELA PEÑA-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-CAMPETIC & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR SALE & TRANSFER HEREIN REFERRED TO AS APPLICANT-VENDOR NORMA BOHOL IN FAVOR OF RICARDO DELA PEÑA HEREIN REFERRED TO AS APPLICANT-VENDEE OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF ROUTE AND UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, LOURD JARED TRANSPORT SERVICES, WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 27, 2013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON NOVEMBER 11, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 29th day of October 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board
LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0693 Application for Issuance of a CPC to operate a SHUTTLE BUS service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name. PAUL NICHOLAS FULACHE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF CARGOES AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES OF BATO, LEYTE TO THEIR RESPECTIVE RESIDENCES WITHIN REGION 8 & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, INFINITE WEALTH TRANSPORT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON NOVEMBER 11, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 24th day of October 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE
Notice is hereby given that heirs of the late ALICIA YU REDOÑA who died intestate estate on May 30, 2001 at Tanauan, Leyte extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land with house erected containing an area of 92 square meters and Lot designated as Lot No. 2270, Case 2, Cadm. 505-D, covered under OCT No. P-23358 situated in Brgy. San Miguel, Tanauan, Leyte containing an area of One Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six (1,166) square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Raquel Flauta-Sharma of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Brgy. Canramos, Tanauan, Leyte; per Doc. No. 295, Page No. 60, Book No. X, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Asterio A. Villero. LSDE: Nov. 1, 8 & 15, 2013
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE
Notice is hereby given that heirs of HERMINIGILDO BENDO and CIRIACA BENDO died many years ago extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 026, located at Lubang, Canabong, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, ARP No. 08-025-00102, containing an area of 1,716 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Manuel B. Sabate and Jovencio B. Sabate both of legal age, Filipinos, married and residents of Brgy. Taboc, Borongan City, Eastern Samar; per Doc. No. 409, Page No. 81, Book No. VIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public LSDE: Nov. 1, 8 & 15, 2013
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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City
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LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0702 Application for Issuance of a CPC to operate a VEHICLE FOR HIRE service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name.
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID
IRVIN D. PORMIDA Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A VEHICLE FOR HIRE SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF CONTRACTING PASSENGERS FROM TACLOBAN CITY TO/FROM ANY HOTEL, RESORTS & PORTS WITHIN REGION VIII & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, A.P. TOURS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON NOVEMBER 11, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 30th day of October 2013.
The Local Government Unit of Catarman, Northern Samar invites interested parties/contractors to Apply for Eligibility and to Bid for the following Priority Programs and Infrastructure Development Projects: No. 1 2 3
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Approved Budget
Concreting of Roadway up to the Entrance of Catarman Public Cemetery Various Medicines for MHO Food Commodities for supplemental feeding
Source of Fund
P2,000,000.00
EDF
P2,000,000.00
Gen. Fund/MDRRM Fund
P2,841,490.00
DSWD
* Submission of LOI and Issuance of Eligibility/ Pre-qualification Form * Deadline of Submission of duly accomplished Eligibility/Pre-qualification Forms * Issuance of Bid Documents * Pre-Bid Conference * Dropping/Opening of Bids
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Eligibility/Pre-qualification Forms and Bid Documents shall be available for issuance on the dates shown below and upon payment of non-refundable amount of P1,000.00, P1,500,00, P2,000.00 & P5,000.00
(Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV
The good thing is that with his seemingly unfazed antiphon to his critics’ verse, Ka Freddie is giving the impression that what he has for her is nothing but the real thing. It is hoped though that his serene attitude towards all these will last, much like the love he professes to have for her young love. Otherwise, his would have been true love only until everything goes up in flames.
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All particulars relative to Eligibility, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Pre-Bid Conference, Bid Evaluation and Award of Contracts shall be governed by the Provisions of the IRR of RA 9184. The Local Government of Catarman, Northern Samar, reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any minor defect therein, and accept the offer most advantageous to the Local Government Unit. The Local Government of Catarman, Northern Samar assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify the bidders for any expenses incurred in the preparation of the bid. (Sgd.) ATTY. HAROLD M. HORCASITAS BAC Chairman LSDE: Nov. 1 & 8, 2013
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
Notice is hereby given that Vicente Pabillo extrajudically settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a conjugal owners of a parcel of land, situated at Mancares, Tarangnan, Samar, under Tax Dec. No. ARP No. 00177, 01B 036-20030-04-021 CAD 706-D, Lot No. 1977, containing an area of 23,155 square meters, more or less, A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Alberto M. Abanes, Jr. and Elwina C. Abanes as vendees; per Doc. No. 394, Page No. 76, Book No. 15, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Edilberto G. Moralles. LSDE: Oct. 25, Nov. 1 & 8, 2013
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER
Notice is hereby given that heirs of the late Francisco Agrava Tismo extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over parcels of land, all situated in Brgy. Arado, Burauen, Leyte; described as: Parcel 1, Burauen, Leyte, designated as Lot # 1938, bearing Tax Dec. No. 849 (R-8), containing an area of 10,397 square meters; Parcel 2, situated at Brgy. Arado, Burauen, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 2925, bearing Tax Dec. No. 12337 R8, containing an area of 4,198 square meters, more or less; Parcel 3, Lot No. 1689 and 2919, bearing Tax Dec. No. 15664 R-8; and heirs hereby waive their rights and interest infavor of the in-laws or uncles and aunts in equal shares; per Doc. No. 364, Page No. 73, Book No. 50, Series of 2006 of Notary Public Atty. Generoso Casimpan. LSDE: Oct. 25, Nov. 1 & 8, 2013
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Notice is hereby given that heirs of the late Erlinda B. Rosal extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated in Brgy. Tagaytay, Kananga, Leyte, containing an area of 77,850 square meters, more or less, covered under T.C.T. No. T-22660. That heir Dominador B. Rosal hereby Cede, Transfer, Waive and Convey all his rights in favor of his children/co-heirs, in the above-mentioned parcel of land; per Doc. No. 516, Page No. 104, Book No. LXXVIII, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Ruben Capahi. LSDE: Oct. 18, 25 & Nov. 1, 2013
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Like Ormoc District Hospital (ODH) operated by the provincial government that patients have to buy medical paraphernalia. The budget for the hospital is limited that indigents to check out have to secure financial assistance from the City Social Welfare and Development Office. That is for residents of this city. For the adjacent municipalities they have to seek assistance from their respective social welfare offices. However, too often financial assistance of the said offices is not sufficient to cover the hospital bill. In my visits to the different Barangay, I saw sick persons who have not consulted a doctor. The reason they are too poor that even for transportation fare cannot afford. Barangay governments are not the same. Some have multicabs for the use of the people, but for the poor among the poorest of the local gov-
ernment unit they could hardly afford to hire utility workers, more of buying transportation. Some Barangay governments are fortunate receiving the prize of a multicab for having supported one party to win 130. Meaning one congressman, one mayor, one vice mayor and seven councilors, all from one political party won the election. In other calling, it is straight votes. Can we call it a violation of the Omnibus Election Code? Well for me it is not. The prize given after the 13-0 proclaimed. Unlike giving rice, canned goods and the devil’s money as said by Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez in the pre-election “politics is the devil’s game.” PDAF is valuable amount that anyone can be enticed to use for oneself, but it is more valuable to use for the indigents in a manner untainted with corruption. (Feedback welcome, g_duna@yahoo. com)
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from page 5 Mapun, Tagbanua, Pala’wan, Batak, Cuyunon, Agta, Ati, Panay Bukidnon, Waray, Abaknon, Yakan, Subanen, Manobo, Higaonon, Bagobo, Mandaya, Mansaka, B’laan, Sangir, Ata Manobo, T’boli, Teduray, Arumanen, Mamanwa, Maranao, Magindanao, Iranun and Tausug. “This year, Dayaw 2013 will showcase the different indigenous groups of the country, and an enriching and interesting array of activities including institutionalized film showing, fashion show of authentic indigenous wear and a food festival. Other activities are performances, rituals, forums, traditional cuisine demos, traditional games, arts and crafts exhibit and cultural tours, among others.” Our very own Leyte-Samar Heritage Society, Inc. and the Leyte provincial government will part-
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SAN ISIDRO, Leyte – Philippine Red Cross chairman Richard Gordon (6th from left) at the ceremonial turn-over of key and model scale of barangay health station in Barangay San Miguel, San Isidro, Leyte. Under the Community-Based Health and Disaster Risk Management Project, the Philippine Red Cross in partnership with Australian Red Cross, trained 300 RedCross143 volunteers in seven barangays, established 5 barangay health stations and health centers, provided medicines, health and disaster equipment, construction of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, among others. In photo Ryan Jopia, Leyte Red Cross chapter chairman Miguel Tezon, chapter Board Secretary Vicky C. Arnaiz, chapter OIC administrator Jennifer Chico, PRC Sec. General Gwen Pang, Gordon, Brgy. San Miguel Kapitan and San Isidro Mayor Susan Ang. (PRC-Tacloban-Leyte)
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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0694 Application for Issuance of a CPC to operate a VEHICLE FOR HIRE service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/ Business Name. ELVIRA PADOC Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A VEHICLE FOR HIRE SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF CARGOES AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF CONTRACTING PASSENGERS FROM BASEY, SAMAR TO/FROM ANY HOTELS, RESORTS & PORTS WITHIN REG. 08 & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, DEP LINER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON NOVEMBER 11, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas.
Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 29th day of October 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board
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