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enatorial bet Puerto Princes Mayor Edward Hagedorn (left) said that as a veteran mayor of this tourist-rich city, local government officials should be given one-term but four years of uninterrupted service to the people. Hagedorn barnstormed the city Wednesday and met with leaders and youth voters.

He admitted that four years is too long for a bad official, but too short

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Ed, Greg, and Miss Earth beauties Three Miss Earth beauties obliged chamber president Ed Du and Investments Board chair Greg Uymatiao, with an earthly pose. They were with the Hagedorn party: LR: Misses Candice Ramos of Marikina, Stacy Ferares of Puerto Princesa and Michelle Javagan of Las Piñas. Each of them revealed how their cities dispose of their garbage.

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Dumaguete City, Philippines

Sunday,

P12.00

APRIL 7, 2013

Three armed gangs threats to poll peace

BY CHOY GALLARDE

eteran politicians and candidates fear of an anticipated and massive downpour of election money, mostly from certain neophyte and rich candidates who believe that the surest way to win an election is to buy the votes of ignorant and fearful masses in the hinterlands, not in the lowlands.

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But the neophytes claim they learned this principles also from veteran politicians whom they describe as retaining power because of money. So this time, certain rich young aspirants, female or male, it would seem, might want to match the money of the veterans.

Election observers say this could yet be the most expensive elections ever held in Negros Oriental, con-

sidering that the vote-buying rate here before was only a measly P500 per vote in worst scenario. But nothing compared to Siquijor which is said to buy votes at as high as P2000 per head, and Dipolog almost a whooping P5000 per head!

But all these figures were denied by most candidates who say, they cannot afford it. They said, these

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he entire Negros Oriental is placed as watchlist areas in the forthcoming political exercise, and with the presence of at least three potential private armed groups, two in the north of the province and one in the south.

This is on top of the rebel threats which remain as usual since Negros is still their P/C Supt GARBO To page 16 R7 Commander

Human rts violations, + colorcoding pictures, sow fear to rural folks’

BY JUANCHO RODRIGUEZ he Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed concern of a possible increase in human rights violations this year after receiving reports of tense political rivalry among local candidates especially in the gubernatorial race.

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CHR field investigator Jess Cañete said like in the past elections, supporters of losing candidates run to his office to file human rights violation complaints against winning and losing canP/Sr Supt Noli Romana (center) listen to his deputy P/Supt Alet Vertucio (right) report on election watch update during a command conference at Camp Fernandez in Agan-an Sibulan.

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didates and not to the Commission on Elections.

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Corruption: major block to PH’s development

o. l Senator Loren Legarda, candidate of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), arrives here in Dumaguete tomorrow Monday to launch her Loren sa Bawat Barangay program and at the same time will discuss her priorities should she win another term in the Senate. It will be held at the City High School gymnasium in Calindagan.

r. Leonor Magtolis-Briones, chairman and first nominee of the KaakbayPartylist declared that corruption in public office still remains a major stumbling block to development.

Upon arrival, Senator Loren Legarda will speak to the people thru DYEM FM 96.7 the new “BAI RADIO” in Dumaguete. She will proceed to the market to meet with people from all walks of life. Then she will have lunch with NPC political leaders led by Rep George Arnaiz, Rep PrydeTeves

Defining the set backs in the country’s progress, she cited that major reforms have yet to be undertaken in the collection, expenditure, and accountability for money from the people. The marginalized “left behinds” need to catch up with the prosperity of the very few, Briones said in an open letter.

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and Gary Teves , Mayor Sagrbarria and MeniongTeves. This is coordinated by Johnny Roxas. Then Loren Legarda will launch the “Loren sa Bawat Barangay” program in Taclobo. After which she will fly back to Manila.

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“IF YOU KNOW THAT GOD’S HAND IS IN EVERYTHING, YOU CAN LEAVE EVERYTHING IN GOD’S HANDS.”

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Candidates forum launched critical reporting HOW MEDIA SEES IT, AND NOT OTHERS

BY ELY P. DEJARESCO

(email:dejaresco_ely@yahoo.com)

What’s so nice about buying one’s way to office?

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BY JENNIFER C. TILOS he Diocesan Electoral Board (DEB) has launched last Friday, the first of a series of candidates’ forums in Negros Oriental from April 5 to May 3 for this year’s synchronized May 13 elections. It is aired on Cable TV Filproducts and hooked up and replayed by some KBP member stations.

The candidates forum partisan and free venue for the time is up, and at the last concerned. This activity kicked off last Friday candidates to present their ring to end the answer or dis- also aims to raise the level night April 5, with five of qualifications, platforms or cussion. The audience or of consciousness of voters the nine candidates for con- programs of government and televiewers can ask only by towards a clean, honest, gressional representatives give local candidates and writing their questions on a accountable, meaningful in three districts. They residents a chance to discuss piece of paper or text it to and peaceful elections were: Jerome Paras, the various issues affecting the designated cellphone (CHAMPAll forums set Manuel Iway and Lowell their communities. FOR- numbers provided on tv- by DEB will be held at FilAndaya of the first district; MAT After all the candidates screen during the forum. Products studio-area at Rep George Arnaiz and have given their introductory These questions shall be 7:00pm for a live coverage Bais Mayor Karen speeches, an open forum will passed through the panel of to give wider audienceVillanueva of the second follow during which the panel reactors who shall screen the voters awareness and aldistrict. The rest were not of reactors will throw their contents of the question be- low local residents ample present. questions to the candidate ing asked. No personal or pri- opportunity to know their Moderators were they wish to ask. better. vately sensitive questions candidates JennyTilos of PIA and SCHEDULES Other Candidates will be given will be allowed.

Fred Magallano of DEB. two minutes to answer the Questions must relate scheduled dates include DEB convenor, Msgr. question. But, there will be only to the qualifications, April 10 for governors and Julius Heruela said the fo- a timer – a warning ring will plans, platform or program of vice-governors; April 16 rum aims to provide a non- be sounded a minute before government of the candidate To page 17

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ELECTION POSTERS:

When will they ever learn?

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BY CHOY GALLARDE ven as they are still candidates, they are the number one violators of the rules, how can they become law abiding officials if they accidentally get elected, or take over someone who might pass away after the polls?

Posters of both local and national candidates found in none-designated poster areas will be removed as the official campaign period started over the weekend with supporters placing them everywhere in the city and in the municipalities.

Their designation in wrong places only indicates what kind of public official these candidates will be once and if elected. In fact,

this should turn people sour on them if they even misplace their posters in many many places.

Provincial election officer (PEO) Atty. Juvenal Tuale made it clear that backlashing of misplaced posters was agreed upon with representatives of local candidates during the recent meeting of the Joint Peace Security Coordinating Center (JPSCC).

In that meeting, Tuale had emphasized to strictly

enforce the guidelines on the placing of posters to avoid wasting candidates’ expense in its printing because the poll body will utilize all available resources to remove them.

The provincial election officer also stressed that only one poster per candidate is allowed in poster-designated areas using cartolinasize posters so that the rest of the candidates can also place their posters, and not to utilize all the spaces for

one candidate only.

Tuale, however, could not remember if a candidate has been disqualified for a misplaced poster in his entire carreer as an election officer.

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BUY BUST!

BY CHOY GALLARDE suspected drug pusher was arrested following a buy-bust operation last night in Dumaguete, while the subsequent search yielded positive results.

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Busted for selling shabu to a police-poseur buyer is a certain Anthony Campoy alias “Aton”, 39, married, resident of Purok Makugihon, Poblacion 8 in Dumaguete City (foto).

He was nabbed with three smaller sachets and one bigger sachet, P16,000 in cash money believed to be proceeds of his nefarious activity, including a Cal. 22 revolver with six live ammunitions.

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City Chief of Police P/Supt James Goforth interrogates illegal drugs buybust suspect Anthony Campoy who appears remorseful yet knows he has to face the consequences of his acts if proven beyond reasonable doubt.

Goforth assured him of a speedy trial.

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e continue to wonder: what’s so nice about spending millions of pesos just to get elected to a coveted public office? What’s so nice “up there?” Is it the feeling of being treated like a king or queen? The late Lorenz and Mike used to tell me this many times before.

-o0oIf one earned these millions with the sweat of his or her brow, why give it away in a puff, just to sit in that throne called public office? Can you recover the millions you spent just to get elected? The answer can only be YES! It would not only be crazy, but downright stupid of you to say NO. But how?

Do you know how? We don’t seem to know how to do it legitimately.

-o0oWith the entry of rich neophyte candidates, they learn from old fogies, that the only way to be king in a public office is to buy the votes of ignorant voters. And the only way to hold on to the throne is to pile up millions during one’s term, and use it for the next elections.

-o0oUndeniably, in most if not all construction works, there is always that SOP or 10% whether you like it or not. Not counting the extras, huh. So if Juan is able to secure P500M worth of public works projects, that’s P50M in SOP. If one gets that kind of projects every year for three years, then easily P150M in stock for the next election is ready. So buying votes will not be hard.

-o0oTechnically, however, the money went back to the ignorant voters, who are now wise enough to receive the money but will vote in accordance to their conscience. It’s still a risk factor. But the answer is terrorism. Threaten the voters with your bullies, list their names, take their pictures, and warn them about the consequences of treachery. If this is not countered by the other party, the vote buyer wins.

All is well that ends well, the money went back to the people to the detriment of the quality of many public works projects.

-o0oFor delicadeza, our son Jay who runs a column on page 4 is taking up the radio station issue. He released it, and we confirm it. Father and son are now back to back against all odds.

-o0oIn last week’s issue, we explained how Energy Fm image crossed over the fence. We can afford to let go a No.3 slot in the survey using that image Em and Anton said. They can only make it worse. Now we have a new image. It is we who are making a fresh start, after cleansing the odorous .

-o0oWe are now the new “BAI RADIO 96.7.” Bai means comrade, kassangga, kauban, amigo, nasinati na. So diri gihapun ta sa, Bai Radio ! 96.7 gihapun! Remember the Bible readers for 33 years now, Ellen and Mayen, our twin daughters who touched the lives of countless people? Now, it’s Ellen’s daughter Nicole who is the girl behind the voice of “BAI, RADIO 96.7!” Bravo, Nix!

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NegOr SP gives thumbs up to Aboitiz hydro project

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UMAGUETE CITY – The Negros Oriental Sangguniang Panlalawigan, passed a resolution endorsing the 22–megawatt hydro electric power project of Aboitiz Power’s wholly owned subsidiary Hedcor. The hydro plant will be built in barangay Kauswagan in the municipality of Mabinay, and barangay New Namangka in the town of Manjuyod.

Hedcor officials appeared before the board to present plans about the project. Representatives from the National Irrigation Authority, Department of Energy, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources who were present at the session raised no objection to the project.

Barangays Kauswagan and New Namangka and the municipalities of Mabinay and Manjuyod already endorsed the project through separate sessions in November last year.

The endorsements pave the way for the company’s application for permits needed to construct the hydropower project. Hedcor

vouched for the community’s inclusive growth owing to the project.

Residents from the barangays up to the provincial levels could expect to reap the economic and social windfall brought by the project. These benefits will be in black and white in memoranda of agreement between the company and its future host communities.

The hydropower project is the first hydro project of Hedcor in Visayas. It will tap the Ilog River and will generate 84 million kilowatt hours annually.

Hedcor has 19 plants in Ilocos Sur, Davao, Davao del Sur and Benguet with a total generating capacity of 155 MW.

Residents from the municipalities of Mabinay and Manjuyod, Negros Oriental could expect to see their communities grow together with renewable energy company, Hedcor. The Sanguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Oriental recently endorsed Hedcor’s plans to develop a hydropower plant in their area, thus paving the way for the community to receive benefits from the company when the project is completed.

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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has announced that its memorial planholders may request to convert their plans to cash not lower than the contract price until August 31, 2013.

Dubbed GSIS Enhanced must bring to the nearest Optional Exit Mechanism GSIS branch office the fully (EOEM), the program al- accomplished application lows planholders to refund form; original and photocopy their cash payments depend- of the memorial plan agreeing on the type of their me- ment or affidavit of loss; morial plan. original and photocopy of the The GSIS said EOEM is planholder’s two valid govbeing implemented to pro- ernment-issued IDs; and certect the planholders from tificate of full payment, if any. memorial servicing problems According to GSIS, once that may arise in the future, planholders avail of EOEM, adding that the cash refund their memorial plans will be will enable the planholders to automatically terminated. pay for their other expenses.

Application forms are Holders of the GSIS available at any GSIS branch Genesis Flexi Plan may re- office or may be downloaded fund 150 percent of the at the GSIS website: plan’s contract price; those www.gsis.gov.ph. of Genesis Plus Plan may For further clarifications refund 125 percent; and on the exit mechanism, Genesis Plan and Genesis planholders may call the Special Plan, 100 percent.

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A Liberal Party radio station?

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Editorial

For sober minds only fter celebrating April fools day, it’s time for sober minds to buckle down to what their respective roles are in making life better for the community —- and not worse.

The election countdown has started ticking and now it’s time to minimize if not eliminate character destruction and continue building up what our candidates can do to make life better for the people once elected.

In the case of radio blocktimes, we ask our people concerned including their own brand of listeners to bear with us because we want to follow the law governing such matters as R.A. 9006 otherwise known as the Fair Elections Act .

Yet, we are still awaiting official word from the Comelec regarding sensitive matters in the current updated election law.

For instance, the Comelec from Manila down to the provinces , have not yet decided on how to implement the strict airtime limitations of each candidate or political party in the last 45 days of the campaign, especially among local candidates.

The law states that “each candidate

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or registered political party for locally elective office shall be entitled to a maximum of 60 minutes of TV ads and 90minutes max for radio ads by purchase or donation.”

The question is: suppose a political party will avail of the 90 minutes of each candidate to sign one consolidated contract, of say 20 candidates, will this mean 1800 minutes of airtime divided by 60 minutes that would give them 30 hours if that is how it is to be interpreted? But still there is no official word, thus leaving political parties and candidates in limbo.

In the meantime, in fairness to all, and unless otherwise directed by competent authorities to cut it, we decided to continue with all duly contracted blocktimes hopefully now, with more substantial contents focusing on the issues rather than personalities, —-and with the caveat that everything will be subject to future Comelec rulings on these matters.

In our observation, after going through and under the intense heat of the pre-election campaign, we hope that in the home-stretch, we will all end up in harmony, and bury the hatchet once all these irritant situations are finally over when it’s over.

“Les miserables”-Faith and patriotism

es Miserables," the epic movie translation of the longest running Broadway musical (60 million people have watched), has grossed US$315 million (P12 billion) in just one month.

Director Tom Hooper hates you - but is the one keep family from poverty and illness. transformed the sweeping film of whom you hate.

The background of France at that point dramatic performances into an unThe religious undertones was that of extreme poverty, where forgettable 3-hour movie about begin when the bishop from unemployment was 75%, and potato "faith" expressed through love and whom the escaped convict Jan and grain prices were prohibitive, the intense "patriotism" of the stole silver from --forgave Jan leading to riots and begging in the French rebels. and protected him from arrest Hugh Jackman plays Jan and gave him a break to start a streets.

Valjean, stricken with guilt, Valjean, a convict for 19 years for new life. Valjean becomes a town adopts Cosette, who falls in love stealing bread to save a starving mayor and a factory owner. son of his sister who broke parole A factory worker, Fantine with a young revolutionary, and was pursued relentlessly by (Anne Hathaway), is thrown Marius. At first the "father" was police chief Russel Crowe acting out for some flimsy reason, jealous -but love for Cosette as the menacing Javert. Javert becomes a prostitute (in or- drove him to break into the rebel vowed to kill or bring Valjean back der) to send 10 francs to a ranks and eventually saved to jail because he was considered sick child, Cosette, and dies Marius from near death from a "a danger to society.” His hatred in the arms of Valjean --hav- bullet wound.

Meanwhile, Javert was caught also seemed obsessive and al- ing gone tubercular and terinfiltrating the rebel ranks, and when most inexplicable. ribly emaciated.

The movie portrays that Valjean relates to the pre- given to the hands of Valjean, the latter love is stronger than hate and dicament of Fantine (as a forgives him and sets him free instead that an enemy is not one who prostitute) as he himself stole to of executing him.

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by Bingo P. Dejaresco

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t has come to our attention that a new radio station has begun broadcasting in Dumaguete City during this election period.

The information I gathered is that this radio station is owned by a corporation controlled by the Sy family.

It operates in a property (near Robinsons mall) that has long been identified with the family of Liberal Party gubernatorial candidate Josy Sy Limkaichong.

Liberal Party trumpeteers are now using the radio time of this new radio station.

There is no problem with opening a radio station as long as it has the required legal permits, and does not violate the laws, specially our election laws.

The state has an interest in the operation of radio stations or broadcast facilities because it uses the airwaves which is part of the national patrimony.

The state also has an interest in the operation of radio stations because it is an influential factor during elections, owing to its public accessibility.

That is why the commission on elections regulates, even radio stations during elections.

For example, during the election period (which started last January 13 2013, a Sunday), issuance of any permit to operate a radio station is prohibited.

The purpose of this is in order that no political party or candidates will have an unfair advantage over other political parties and candidates.

This is the very purpose of the Fair Elections Law under Republic Act 9006— to level the playing field and to prevent electoral fraud.

But why has this radio station begun operating during the election period already?

Is it because it has the backing of the Liberal Party?

So this is “daang matuwid”?

No mayor’s permit This radio station has not bothered to apply for a mayor/business permit, according to the city mayor Under the local government code, every business establishment must have the proper mayors permit, To page 15

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P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)

Polls & Politics couple of months ago, media and communication communities worldwide closed the commemoration of the centennial birth anniversary of the great Canadian communication scholar and professor Marshall McLuhan. Here in the Philippines, the Embassy of Canada’s contribution to the commemoration is to continue to hold, for the 15th year now, the Marshall McLuhan Forum Series to present the year’s McLuhan Fellow to select institutions of higher learning.

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96.7 Bai Radio DYEM FM NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Flo rida A. Sarabia, Non ito A. Sarabia, L anie S. Bong aitan, Jo seph A. Sarabia, Fe S. Had raqu e, Warlito A. S arab ia, Jr. Co nchita L . Garnic a, Evangeline L. G arsu la, and Ric ardo L. Cameon, sole heirs of Joseph L astimosa, have executed an Extraju dicial Settlement and Absolute Sale on a parcel of land, Lot No. 90, Pls330, located in O wacan, Jimalalud, Neg ros Oriental, containing an area of Fifty-Four Tho usan d an d Seventy-Th ree (54,073) square meters, covered

by OCT No. F-V-2544 of the Registrar of D eeds of Negros Oriental, per Doc. No. 403, Page No . 81, Bo ok N o. XII, Series of 2009, d uly notarized by Atty.

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Perla T. Dolalas, namely, Jose A.Dolalas, Ma. Stella D. Ceniza, Jose Rusham T. Dolalas, M aria C ynthia Rosario D. Vidal and Jose Ali Ray T. Dolalas, have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement Among Heirs With Waiver of Shares of the following properties, viz: Agrarian Reform TenYear B ond issued by Land B ank of the Philippines with principal office at Malate, Manila, Serial No. 0103767 and a remaining redeemable principal balance of P ESO S: O ne H undred Sixty-Four Thousand Forty-One & 34/ 100 (164,041.34), S avings D eposit Account No. 284167400018 at PNBBayawan B ranch with O/S Balance of P44,119.10; Commercial Buildings with Tax Declaration Nos. 06-000100971, 06-0001-00995, and 06-000100277; per Not. Reg. No. 147, Page No. 031, Book No. I, Series of 2013 duly notarized by Atty. Ramon Q. C arbo.

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Dumaguete City’s mass communication students and faculty, including the local media, engaged recently 2012-2013 McLuhan Fellow Lynda Jumilla, senior political correspondent of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, in a forum at the Audio-Visual Theater I of Silliman University, which has been hosting the annual forum in this part of the country since its inception.

Jumilla, a practicing journalist for more than 25 years now, said that the new roles for media, especially in the forthcoming elections, are to educate and enable voters, ensure accountability, and engage the public. Fifty percent of the voting population comes from the youth sector, thus, there is a need to enable the youth for them to know what their rights are.

Hosting “The Road to 2013” starting in March last year and now, “Harapan 2013” where senatorial debates featuring candidates for the post are interviewed, Jumilla says that the nature of politics in the Philippines is rather unique. “Here, we are personality-oriented, our political parties are weak, and we have a multi-party system,” she shared.

This is only the second time that the Philippines is

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Ro wela D. Baud isch , th e on ly legitimate and surviving compulsory heir of Maximilian Bau disc h, referred to as HeirVen dor has exec uted an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate an d Absolute Sale in favor of Merlind a M. Pitulan , vendee, a parcel of land, Lot No. 2869-F of th e su bdivisio n plan P SD-07065946, being a portion of Lot 2869, D umag uete Cad astre, situated in Bgy. Taclob o, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental con tain ing an area of O ne Hu ndred Th irty (130) square meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. 4099, per Document No. 445, Page No. 90, Book No. XXIX, Series of 2012, in th e no tarial reg istrar o f Atty. Neil Rey M. Lagahit.

going to undertake automated elections and, by far, from a slow election process, this new system may eliminate tension, fraud, and violence.

We may also experience a change in policy and attitudes because of a renewed call to also enable persons with disabilities and the elderly to exercise their right of suffrage.

Today, media have multi-tasking roles, according to Jumilla. Not only do media inform and report, but in times of elections, they also count and watch votes. It is disheartening to note that this is already the fourth year since the celebrated Maguindanao massacre involving media practitioners occurred, but justice is still evasive. This is what happens when media do things that they are not prepared or ready to do, addedJumilla.

A journalism graduate of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Jumilla hails from Davao del Norte and, thus, endeared herself to her predominantly young audience as she interacted with them in Bisaya, gamely posing for photo opportunities and interviews.

She finished a certificate course in electronic subediting and layouting at the International Institute for Journalism in Berlin. A veteran in covering elections and political campaigns, Jumilladecided to make a

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niche in the metropolitan media, but not necessarily forgetting her roots.

Political and cultural attaché Jamie Christoff of the Canadian Embassy acknowledged Jumilla’s collective body of work as showing what he called as “principled journalism” that has contributed to social development. “Indeed, Marshall McLuhan would have agreed that principled journalism is a good thing to advance the global village which he coined to describe the connections among media, technology, and people,” Christoff explained.

McLuhan became famous in the 1960s with his book, “Understanding Media,” and then after that wrote his famous work, “The Medium is the Message.”

Media will once again have a huge responsibility in May as Filipinos troop to the polls to choose their new leaders in this midterm elections. “Let’s count the votes, report the votes, and make our votes count,” Jumilla enthused.

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Vinegar shopper or Journalist?

Flawed policy interventions and limited growth

inabili lang ng suka sa kanto, pagbalik journalist na” ( “Told to buy vinegar at the corner store, he trotted back a journalist.”). That put-down reflects a key concern of “Crimes and Unpunishment: The Killing of Filipino Journalists.” Unesco and Asian Institute of Journalism launched the book December.

It underpins weeding out of thing but?” Chanco counseled bogus journalists from the Bureau the then mint-new Commisof Customs beat: 408, under the sioner Biazon: Keep your nose Arroyo administration, to 96 today. clean. Then, confront those ..The “Customs press corps” then who flaunt oversize “Press” equaled 408 provincial .newspa- credentials, even if they pers ( 32 are dailies ) That was threaten you ( Isn’t the correct about seven times foreign and word “blackmail?) local reporters accredited to “Most are from tabloids Malacanang. . Commissioner that have no circulation….Past Ruffy Biazon pledged to continue to Customs officials tolerated this weeding out hao-siaos — fly-by- outsized number of reporters” night journalists who doubled as because they hid dirt.” Instead, fixers or p.r. agents.. confer with publishers of ma“Isn’t it obvious?”, colum- jor papers and network mannist Boo Chanco snapped agers to help sift out those who “Most of those people claim- moonlight as fixers. “ ing to represent media are anyTurn to page 14

he economic malaise of today is rooted in past models of development. Following the axiom that those who do not look to the past may not find their way to the future, we offer some footnotes to the history of economic development in the country, hoping to benefit from past mistakes.

The decolonization period plans were characterized by covering the fifties saw the emer- crash investment programs, by gence of development econom- governments determined to ics. Inspired partly by the com- accelerate the industrialization mand economy adopted by the process. The Harrod-Domar Soviets in the thirties, it also drew model of development became inspiration from the US Marshall the gospel of development Plan designed to rescue Western economists. It leaned heavily Europe from economic stagnation on the role of the productivity of capital in development. Local following the Second World War. Central planning was economists were equally mesquickly adopted by developing merized by the Feldmancountries in the fifties in an Mahalanobis model which recomeffort to shortcut the process mended the shift in the pattern of inof industrialization which had dustrial investment towards the gained traction even before building up of a domestic consumption World War II in the mature economies of the world. These Turn to page 14

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FOR SALE: Philippine Heritage and Justice?

A Journey Through Cancer

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ne night, the writer noticed the wick of the lamp that has served her quietly for many nights. So she thanked the wick for the light. The wick humbly told her that it was not the source of the light but simply mediates from the oil of the cistern and the fire that it gives. Without the oil and the one who trims the useless edge, the wick ceases to serve its purpose, but it would continue to burn as long as the one who supplies the oil would never grow tired.

Lamps and candles are rare not as good as it used to be. these days, unless there is a Our health is as unpredictable brownout or a special evening as the world’s economy. We dinner that we feel more romantic get easily discouraged, and to share it with someone. But these most often, we are the worst old and sometimes forgotten critic of our own selves. Fear vessels of light can still light our of what we cannot do and what paths by the lesson they teach us. people say can paralyze the Like the wick that needs its task that God has prepared for oil, we also need a constant us to do. Many times, we feel supply of everything that we useless, beaten and driven to need from God who made us, do things to merely survive. especially a spiritual nourishSo a day can become a ment that sustains our journey dreary routine of living a life of in life. We can be in a desert of mediocrity in God’s standards. spiritual dryness in the midst of We are often caught in the hastioverflowing material wealth. ness of the day that we forget to Our own strength can fail us. spend time in prayer, a quiet time We grow old and our memory is Turn to page 15

MUFFET DOLAR VILLEGAS e-mail: blue_bell57@yahoo.com

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nce again the rights and treasures of the Philippine people appear to be for sale to the highest bidder.

On the beautiful island of Siquijor, it would appear, if you have enough money you can ignore the law and ravage the land. For over a year Imelda Abina, Tag-ibo, San Juan, Siquijor, has flaunted local laws by not only constructing a house on land owned by the Philippine people (Salvage Zone) but has done so without a building permit and damaged the environment.

The area where this insult occurred once sheltered Filipino Freedom Fighters during World War II. The damage is so extensive it can not be repaired.

First reported in January of last officials. Siquijor resident Anyear, the abuse of the land has thony T. Portz and over 600 lobeen allowed to continue for over cal residents, Filipino and fora year and has still not been halted eigner, have signed a petition or corrected. It took six months to abolish this structure and before a “Verification Report” by the halt similar projects. The tons DENR was issued. It has taken of rock that have been chiseled another six months to issue an and removed cannot be re“Order to Demolish Illegally Con- placed but hopefully appropristructed Property”. The illegal ate members of Governor Orstructure has not been razed. In lando A. Fua Jr administration the meantime three more people will take action and halt these have begun building in the salvage abuses. zone.

A law that is not enforced is We have Attorney Roland just a piece of paper. The people’s G. Edayan to thank for keeping property and the environment are this issue alive and on the desk not replaceable. They are ours and of the appropriate government we want our treasures protected.

JAMES “KOJAK” HUGHS U.S. Army, Cpt (ret)

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ORE than 50 years after its occurrence, Vatican II continues to defy the understanding and appreciation of many people. In fact, it is attacked by two opposite sides, from what we may call as the Right and the Left, the Conservative and the Liberal.

There are those who think that fact, he was crucified by a good the ecumenical council betrays the number of the people, the leaders spirit of Christianity, by debunking a in fact of the people then. big and what they consider as an But Vatican II is a great essential part of tradition. These are watershed in Church life, a true the Traditionalists who are uncom- gift of the Holy Spirit to make fortable with Masses said in the the Church not only attuned vernacular or a Church very ac- to the dynamics of modern tive in human and world affairs. times but also and more imporAt the other end, there are tantly, to make Christianity those who consider Vatican II more deeply and widely lived as not doing enough to cope by each one and all of us towith the demands of the times gether. and the needs of modern man.

It was a comprehensive efThey want to delete some fort participated in by a good numChurch doctrines that to their ber of Cardinals, bishops, other mind are now obsolete if not an clerics, theologians and other periti obstacle to their ministry. (experts), plus some lay faithful and I suppose we can never even observers from other sects please everyone with anything that who together tried to discern what we do in this life. My consolation is the Holy Spirit was prompting and that even Christ, the very son of continues to prompt the Church to God who became man to redeem do and to be.

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An Easter People e are an Easter People.” I heard this phrase many years ago during an Easter season homily. The homilist commented that he had observed many people got stuck in the Black Fridays of their lives and so weren’t able to move on to being Easter people. He went on to say that we tended to focus more on our crosses, our difficulties, and our problems than on being aware of the blessings that God through Jesus brings us every day, indeed every hour.

There is much truth to his ob- get-togethers usually followed servation. We are one of the only the morning service. Then on countries that declares holidays Monday it was back to work. I during Holy Week. Growing up in don’t remember any difference the United States, Holy Week was in our daily life during the Easjust another week of work days ter season. without any holidays. Yes, there What does being an Easter were the church services during people mean? To me it now Holy Week after office hours but means embracing the Resurnot like here where we have rected Christ and the joy and the masses, ceremonies, proces- hope that He brings us. It means sions, bisita iglesia, 7 Last Words, accepting my crosses as part of and other traditional practices. my life journey knowing in faith that On Easter Sunday our for every Black Friday there will church was full of flowers, sing- be an Easter Sunday. It means ing and happy people. Family Turn to page 16

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April 7, 2013 AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Real St., Independence St. Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Lupega Bldg., Dr. V. Locsin St., Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —-------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Dumaguete V Branch Ang Tay Bldg., Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Aldea Bldg., San Juan cor.

Perdices St., Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Magallanes St., Tanjay City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Quezon Street, Bais City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on

April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS H. Villanueva St., Siaton, Neg. Or. All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Guihulngan Branch Quezon St., Pob. Guihulngan, Neg. Or. All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Sta. Catalina Branch P. Villanueva St., Sta. Catalina, Neg. Or. All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Canlaon Branch Blk. 3 New Bus Terminal Canlaon City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Corner Pinili & Mabini Sts. Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS North Poblacion, Jimalalud

Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Tanjay Branch 2 Nono, Limbaga Drive Tanjay City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Sibulan National Highway Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office --------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Manjuyod Branch Nat’l. Hi-Way Poblacion, Manjuyod All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Nat’l. Hi-Way Poblacion, Zamboanguita All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Poblacion, Mabinay Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ------------------------------

AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Bais II Branch, National Highway Barangay Hangyad, Bais City, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office --------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Bayawan, Branch II Tangente Building, JP Rizal St., Barangay Boyco, Bayawan City, Neg.Or. All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Canlaon 2 Branch FATC Bldg., Mabini St., Brgy. Mabigo, Canlaon City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Poblacion Pamplona Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Tayasan Branch Fabugais St. Pob., Tayasan All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS

Basay Branch Valencia Drive Pob. Basay All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Robinson Branch South Road Calindagan All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Valencia Branch South Pob., Valencia Neg. Or. All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Siquijor Branch Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Larena Branch Magsaysay St., Larena, Siquijor All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Lazi Branch Tigbawan, Lazi Siquijor, Siquijor All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on

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April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Amlan Branch Poblacion, Amlan, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from October 1-31, 2012 will be sold to public auction on March 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Lumbangan Branch Lumbangan, Mabinay, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS La Libertad Branch Poblacion, La Libertad, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office --------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER 6 Branch Yala @ Robinson Unit II South Road, Calindagan Dgte. City All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office.

---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER National Hi-way, Poblacion Ayungon, Neg. Or. All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office.

AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER Pob. San Juan Siquijor, Siquijor All unredeemed pledges from November 1-30, 2012 will be sold to public auction on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at this office.

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD Central Visayas Region, Cebu City

NOTICE Notice is hereb y given that VID AHOME S PHIL S., INC. o f Dau in, Negros Or. has/have filed with th e Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board a sworn registration statement for the sale of condo units located at Dauin, Negros Or. specifically identified/described as VIDA HOMES RESORT CONDO. That the registration statement and all papers attached thereto are available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal in terest thereon and u pon prop er application and that cop ies th ereof shall be furnished to su ch person payment of pro per fees.

Any person with valid objection to the registration of the project may file h is/her objec tion in writing with the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, Rm. 608, Clu b Ultima, Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City, Telephone Nos. 254-4564 and 418-7990, within five (5) days from the date of last publication.

Cebu City, Philippines, 30 January 2013.

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Daily Dependence on God You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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or God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” John 3:16-17

The message of the Good News comes to a focus in these verses. Here God sets the pattern of true love; the basis for all love relationships: When you love someone dearly, you are willing to give freely to the point of selfsacrifice. God paid dearly with the life of his Son, the highest price

Ang RA 10354 usa ka dakong pagbugal-bugal sa tawhanong katungod ug usa ka dakong lingla sa katawhan Part I Mga Minahal Namong Mga Kaigsoonan: Buot namong ipaambit kaninyo niining lain na usab nga pastoral letter ang MANIFESTO nga giluwatan sa Citizens’ Alliance for Protection of Human (CAPH) Life sa Diocesis sa Bacolod.

Moambit kita ug moduyog sa FR. GAMMY TULABING JCD, VG ilang mga panawagan.

Nagkanayon ang MANIFESTO nga ang RA 10354 usa ka dako kaayong pagbugal-bugal sa atong nasud ug sa katawhang Pilipinhon. Ang RH Law usa ka dako kaayong bakak ug usa ka makauulaw nga pagpanglingla sa katawhan. Kinahanglang ato kining batukan. Kinahanglang mobarog kita aron panalipdan ang KINABUHI nga buot kutloon niining maong balaod . Kini nga balaod ug ang mga congresista ug mga senadores nga nagduso niini ang angayang pakgangon sa ilang mga dautang tuyo ug tinguha nga puohon ang katawhang Pilipinhon. Mga mabudhion sila sa mga tawo nga mibotar kanila aron unta ipaabot ngadto sa katawhan ang lunsay kaayohan lamang.

Kinahanglang mobarog usab kita aron panalipdan ang kasantos ug kabililhon sa kaminyoon nga buot lumpagon niining RA 10354. Kinahanglang panalipdan usab nato ang atong Pagtoo ug Moralidad nga buot gub-on niining satanasnon nga balaod. Sigun sa ato nang nasayran, gihan-ay na sa “kampo sa kangitngitan” ang mga plano aron isalikway ang mga kristohanong hiyas ug mithi nga atong kanunay nga gipuy-an ug nakapahimo sa atong nasod nga Cristiano ug Catolico. Human niining RH Law, mosunod na unya ang Divorce, Euthanasia, Abortion, Total “Family Planning” by killer contraceptives, ug Homosexual o Same –Sex Marriage (D-E-A-T-H). Mahitabo gayod kining tanan sa atong nasud kung dili kita magbinantayon ug mahugtanong mobabag sa mga dautang plano niining gitawag nga mga “conspirators against life”. Usa sa mga kongkretong paagi sa pagsanta niining maong “evil agenda” mao ang atong pagkahiusa nga dili botohan ang mga kandidato nga mahugtanong miduso ug padayon unyang moduso niini. Mohatag lang unya’g lista ang Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas sa mga candidato nga dili angayan natong botohan aron atong mapugngan ang ilang mga dautang laraw.

Bag-o lamang gayong gipasa sa Congreso ang Republic Act No. 10354 nga giila sa titulo nga: An Act Providing For A National Policy On Responsible Parenthood And Reproductive Health, nga nailhan nato sa una nga RH bill.

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he could pay. Jesus accepted our punishment, paid the price for our sins, and then offered us the new life that he had bought for us.

When we share the Good News with others, our love must be like Jesus—willingly giving up our own comfort and security so that others might join us in receiving God’s love.

I once saw a boxing movie in which one fighter was hopelessly outmatched by the other. Yet, courageously, he kept approaching his opponent time after time, round after round, taking tremendous physical punishment. After each round, his manager would say to him, “Why don’t we stop the fight?”

“I can lick him,” the boxer would say.

“Give me another round.”

The fight went on for fifteen rounds, and predictably, the weaker fighter was knocked out in the final few seconds.

Carried off in defeat, he could be heard saying to his manager through puffed and bleeding lips, “Give me one more round... I can lick this guy.” The defeated fighter did his level best, but his best wasn’t good enough to win. He couldn’t accept his limitations in the match.

I often encounter Christians like this

The Lord is with you!

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he Greek word kyrios (Lord) is common in biblical literature.

Classical secular Greek uses it for one having power, for anyone exerting a powerful influence.

Beginning with the first half of the fourth century B.C., the word acquires two fixed meanREV. FR. ROMAN C. ings. The first is the “Lord” SAGUN, JR. as the lawful owner of a slave, the Lord of subject peoples, the master of the house. The second meaning is that of the legal guardian of a wife or girl. Both uses of the term connote the sense of “one who has full authority.” It should be noted, though, that the one having power and influence does not exercise his position with arbitrariness.

In LXX, “Lord” is also used as a translation of the divine name “Yahweh.” It is thus meant to express what the name, or use of the name, signifies in the original. Some scholars think that in such expressions “Lord” is a theological interpretation. In this sense, God as Lord takes on the sense of “Lord of all.” Acknowledgement of the power of the divine will is, then, a basic motif in the usage of the word.

The New Testament usage of the word derives from its Hellenist background. Luke refers to the “Lord” and “owner” of a dog or an ass (Lk 19:33), of the employed steward (Lk 16:3), of slaves (Acts 16:16).

Following the LXX, the word “Lord” referring to the divine title of God appears frequently in the Gospels and in the epistles of Paul, especially. In the gospel of Luke, the Lordship stands for the personal, legitimate, and embracing sovereignty of God. It is noteworthy that Luke also applies the title “Lord” to Jesus fourteen times in the gospel.

This takes place especially in the context of the sayings of the Lord, which are adduced as authoritative. In describing Jesus as Lord, Luke implies the divinity of Jesus.

In the Lucan phrase “The Lord is with you,” Luke then intends that God is revealing His divine, eternal Lordship in the angel’s message to Mary. Hence, Mary is challenged to submit to the divine will that does not, however, deprive her of the power of choice.

In her beautiful response to the message of the angel concerning the birth of Jesus, she accepts God’s plan for the salvation of man by professing her humility:”Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done according to your word” (1:38). Having submitted to the divine will without any external compulsion, Mary is called by Elizabeth the “mother of my Lord” (1:43) because To page 13

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 20:19-31.

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit.Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.

“Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he

boxer. They try to eliminate their shameful parts by various omnipotent methods: willpower ; discipline; selfdenial; trying harder; looking at the “bright side.”

All of these aspects are helpful traits. However, without acceptance of our limitations and recognition of our need for grace, all of our efforts are doomed to failure: “They are of no value against fleshly indulgence.”

(Colossians 2:23) Most of us can identify with the experience of having a compulsive or addictive behavior or thought. We’ll promise ourselves or God, “I’ll never do this again.” (it can be an unacceptable thought, sexual behavior, a drug problem, or money impulsivity, to name a few). Then, after a period of hours or months, the behavior reemerges, causing us to fall intoTo despair. page

said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.”

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book.But these are written that you may (come to) believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.

Sunday Thoughts FROM BURNING BUSH TO LIBERATION “Go tell the Pharaoh, ‘let my people go. What is in your hand? Tell them my name is I am that I am.”

– Exodus 3 n anyone’s preaching ministry, it would be strange if he/she has not preached on the burning DR. PROCESO UDARBE bush experience of Moses in that lonely mountain. This is my third reflection on the most fascinating dialogue between God and Moses that is recorded in the book of Exodus.

We all remember the story of how the baby Moses was saved from the genocide of Hebrew babies at a time when the population explosion of the Hebrews had alarmed the Egyptians. Moses’s mother, fearful, laid the three-month old baby in a basket and placed it beside the river where the princess usually bathed. Moses’ mother did the very right thing for when the princess saw the baby, she took him to the palace and adopted him as her child. Moses’ mother offered herself to be the child’s yaya (caretaker) and she found herself caring for her own baby in the palace.

In due time, Moses grew to be a strong man, enjoying the soft privilege of palatial life. But he was not to remain long in such wealthy

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circumstances. His heart was for his fellow Hebrews. One day, after seeing a Hebrew being lashed by and Egyptian taskmaster, he killed the Egyptian. The next day, he witnessed two Hebrews having an altercation. When Moses tried to pacify them, one of them said: “Why do you intervene? Are you going to kill me also like you did with the Egyptian?” Being in fear that what he had done would be reported to the authorities, Moses escaped to the desert. He kept walking over the desert and mountains until he reached the land of Midian, where he became a Bedouin and married the daughter of priest Jethro.

Moses wandered in the mountains tending the sheep of his father-in-law. One day he was at work when he saw a burning bush, he was amazed that the fire did not consume the bush. He went to see it and from the depths of his heart his name being called: “Moses, Moses.” This started the momentous dialogues between God and Moses. Let us examine the dialogues that led to the liberation of the Hebrew people.

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St. Paul’s Area, Dgte. City Villa Amada, Dgte. City Villa Amada, Dgte. City Talay, Dgte. City Daro, Dgte. City Balugo, Valencia, Neg. Or. Balugo, Valencia, Neg. Or. Daro, Dgte City Motong, Dgte City Daro, Dgte City Motong, Dgte City Fatima Village Dgte City Piapi, Dgte City San Jose St. Dgte City Hibbard Ave., Dgte City Hibbard Ave.,, Dgte City Hibbard Ave., Dgte City Hibbard Ave., Dgte City Talay, Highway Dgte City Bantayan, Dgte City Daro, Dgte. City Balugo, Valencia, NegOr. Balugo, Valencia, NegOr. Locsin, Dgte City Locsin, Dgte City Locsin, Dgte City Daro, Dgte City East Balabag, Valencia, NegOr. Batinguel, Dgte City Motong, Dgte City Motong, Dgte City Motong, Dgte City Balugo, Valencia Neg. Or. San Jose St., Dgte City Cadawinonan, Dgte City Balugo, Dgte City Balugo, Dgte City East Balabag, Valencia, NegOr. East Balabag, Valencia, NegOr. Batinguel, Dgte City Batinguel, Dgte City Balugo Valencia, Neg. Or. Palimpinon Val., Neg. Or. Bong-aw Valencia, Neg. Or. Bong-aw Valencia, Neg. Or. Bong-aw Valencia, Neg. Or. Magatas, Sibulan, Neg.Or Talay, Dgte City Jawa, Valencia Neg. Or. Jawa, Valencia Neg. Or. Jawa, Valencia Neg. Or. Junob, Dgte. City Bantayan, Dgte City Bantayan, Dgte City Bantayan, Dgte City Bagacay, Dgte City Valencia, Neg. Or.

503 sqms 337 sqms 421 sqms 200 sqms 520 sqms 1,205 sqms 1,300 sqms 600 sqms 423 sqms 320 sqms 200 sqms 305 sqms 150 sqms 268 sqms 250 sqms 336 sqms 402 sqms 400 sqms 396 sqms 402 sqms 1,000 sqms 400 sqms 425 sqms 243 sqms 251 sqms 252 sqms 2,781sq ms 856 sqms 1072 sqms 936 sqms 1000 sqms 1200 sqms 3020 sqms 6270 sqms 1270 sqms 472 sqms 468 sqms 876 sqms 2,219 sqms 600 sqms 1000 sqms 3020 sqms 1000 sqms 1000 sqms 2000 sqms 3000 sqms 7,446 sqms 3,375 sqms 1,000 sqms 1,500 sqms 2,000 sqms 296 sqms 987 sqms 3,500 sqms 363 sqms 477 sqms 1,037sqms

P2.2M P5,000/sqm P5,000/sqm P2,000/sqm P2,500/sqm P1,700/sqm P1,700/sqm P2,500/sqm P2,800/sqm P4,000/sqm P2,500/sqm P4,500/sqm P850K P1.6M P5,700/sqm P5,700/sqm P5,700/sqm P5,700/sqm 550K P1.6M P2,500/sqm P1,300/sqm P1,300/sqm P6,000/sqm P6,000/sqm P6,000/sqm P2,500/sqm P550/sqm P1,120/sqm P1,000/sqm P1,200/sqm P1,400/sqm P1.2M P5,000/sqm P1,500/sqm P1,500/sqm P1,500/sqm P550/sqm P550/sqm P2,500/sqm P2,500/sqm P500/sqm P800/sqm P450/sqm P450/sqm P450/sqm P1,500/sqm P800/sqm P1,900/sqm P1,900/sqm P1,900/sqm P2,000/sqm P4.5M P3,500/sqm P7,000/sqm P2,500/sqm P2M

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Commercial Lots for Sale 87 sqms 366 sqms 617 sqms 828 sqms 500 sqms 737 sqms 167 sqms 520 sqms 600 sqms 250 sqms 336 sqms 402 sqms 400 sqms 400 sqms 337 sqms 346 sqms 3,336 sqms 1,400 sqms 150 sqms 421 sqms 116 sqms 169 sqms 306 sqms 642 sqms 2,423 sqms 503 sqms 6,270 sqms 268 sqms 5,222 sqms 350 sqms 242 sqms 1,179 sqms 1,205 sqms 951 sqms 1,325 sqms 1,506 sqms 155 sqms 215 sqms 477 sqms

Calindagan, Hi-way near Robinson San Jose St., Dumaguet e City Cervantes St., Dgte. City Banilad Highway, Dgte. City Cervantes St., Dgte. City Piapi, Dgte. City Daro, highway. Dgte. City Daro, Dgte City Daro, Dgte City Hibbard Ave., Dgte City Hibbard Ave., Dgte City Hibbard Ave., Dgte City Hibbard Ave., Dgte City Hibbard Ave, Dgte City Villa Amada, Dgte. City Daro, Dgte City Piapi, Dgte City Piapi Beach, Dgte City Piapi, Dgte City Villa Amada, Dgte. City Locsin St., Dgte City Near Ceres Term. Dgte City Meciano Rd., Dgte City Bantayan, Dgte City Bantayan Dgte City St. Paul’s Area, Dgte City San Jose St., Dgte City San Jose St., Dgte City Sibulan highway, Neg. Or. Calindagan, Hi-way near Robinson Calindagan, Hi-way near Robinson Taclobo, Dgte City San Jose St., Dgte City Real St., Dgte City Colon St., Dgte City Daro, Dgte. City Calindagan, Hi-way near Robinson Calindagan, Hi-way near Robinson Capitol Highway, Dgte. City

P1.8M P12,000/sqm P20M P5.5M P12M P8.5M P15,000/sqm P2,500/sqm P2,500/sqm P7,000/sqm P5,700/sqm P7,000/sqm P7,000/sqm P5,700/sqm P5,000/sqm P5,000/sqm P10,000/sqm P15M P850K P5,000/sqm P3M P5M P4M P4.5M P15M P2.2M P 5,000/sqm P1.6M P12M P7.5M P6M P6.8M P35M P50M P40M P20M P4M P5M P15M

Contact: 0918-929-6047

Subdivision Sites for Sale Lot Area 1.4 hectares 1.8 hectares 1.1 hectares 1.5 hectares 5.5 hectares 12 hectares 4.7 hectares 1 hectare 1.3 hectares 1.6 hectares 4.9 hectares 2 hectres 4.1 hectares 1.7 hectares 5.8 hectares 2.3 hectares 1.2 hectares 3 hectares 3.2 hectares 1.6 hectares 2.1 hectares

Price

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P150/sqm P20M P1,200/sqm P800/sqm P800/sqm P800/sqm P500/sqm P800/sqm P350/sqm P600/sqm P400/sqm P1,500/sqm P400/sqm P400/sqm P400/sqm P12M P400/sqm P500/sqm

Siapo, San Jose, NegOr. Agan-an, Dgte. City’ Boloc-Boloc, Sibulan, NegOr. Cantil-e, Dgte City Cantil-e, Dgte City Cantil-e, Dgte City Banilad, Dgte City Tubtubon, Sibulan Neg. Or. Bong-aw, Valencia Neg. Or. Bong-aw, Valencia Neg. Or. Candau-ay, Dgte City Junob, Dgte City Isugan, Bacong Neg. Or. Isugan, Bacong Neg. Or. Isugan, Bacong Neg. Or. Talay, Dgte City West; Balabag, Valencia Palinpinon, Valencia Ugahong, Valencia Neg. Or. San Antonio, Sibulan Neg. Or. Balili, Valencia Neg. Or.

P500/sqm P400/sqm P500/sqm

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Balili, Valencia Neg . Or. 20,575sqms, w mo re o r less 130 fruit bearing sweet mango trees, w electricity and water access, along the road, clean title @ P500/sqm only Liptong, Valencia Neg. Or., 911sqms, w 2-storey cottage, situated 650 feet above Dgte City, overlooking, w electricity and water access, along the brgy road, clean title @ P1.2M only Liptong, Valencia Neg. Or., 910sqms, situated 645 feet above Dgte City, overlooking, w electricity and water access, along brgy road, clean title @ P900K only San Antonio, Sibulan Neg. Or., 16,279sqms, located 700 feet above Dgte City, ocean view, with road right of way, w electricity and water access, clean title @ P400/sqm Palimpinon, Valencia Neg. Or., 975sqms, located 700 feet above Dgte City, near Tiera Alta, ocean view, with water, electricity, internet, cable and phone access, along the road, clean title @ P2M only Palimpinon, Valencia Neg. Or., 1,111sqms, situated 780 feet above Dgte City, near Tiera Alta, ocean view, w electricity, water, cable, phone and internet access, along the road, clean title @ P1,500/sqm Palimpinon, Valencia Neg. Or., 2,220sqms, situated 780 feet above Dgte City, near Tiera Alta, ocean view, w electricity, cable, water, internet and phone access, along the road , clean title @ P1,500/sqm Ugahong, Valencia Neg. Or. 3.2hectares, located 400 feet above Dumaguete City, along the road, two sides attached to the road, w electricity and water access, clean title @ P500/sqm only Ajong, Sibulan Neg. Or., 1,000sqms, overlooking, along the national highway, clean title @ P3,000/sqm only

Contact: 0918-929-6047

LOTS FOR SALE Around Negros NEW STOCKS • Sta. Catalina, 4.3 hectares with sugarcane plantation ready for harvest @ P20.00 per sq.m.

• Northern Junob, Dgte City, 19,900 sq.m. @ P1,500.00 per sq.m.

• Candau-ay, Dgte City, 12,782 sq.m. @ P500.00 per sq.m.

• Junob, Dgte City, along the road with fruit-bearing coconut trees @ P2,000.00 per sq.m.

• Jimalalud, Neg. Or. 6,844 sq.m. with fruit bearing, coconut trees @60K

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LOTS FOR SALE Around Negros NEW STOCKS • Sta. Catalina, 4.3 hectares with sugarcane plantation ready for harvest @ P20.00 per sq.m.

• Northern Junob, Dgte City, 19,900 sq.m. @ P1,500.00 per sq.m.

• Candau-ay, Dgte City, 12,782 sq.m. @ P500.00 per sq.m.

• Junob, Dgte City, 2,300 sqms,along the road with fruit-bearing coconut trees @ P2,200.00 per sq.m.

• Jimalalud, Neg. Or. 6,844 sq.m. with fruit bearing, coconut trees @60K

Motong, Dgte. City, 500 sqms, 3BR, 2 Toilet and Bath, fully fenced, with road right of way, spacious lawn, Clean Title at P2.5M Pulantubig, Dgte. City 660 sqms, 3 BR, 2 Toilet and Bath spacious lawn, fully fenced, with road right of way, with extension house beside the main house with 4 BR, and 2 toilet and bath, clean title at P5.5M only Bantayan, Dgte. City 250 sqms, 3BR; 2CR and bath with maids quarter, w/road right of way clean title at P2M only Daro, Dgte. City 500 sqms, 3BR; 2CR and bath along the road spacious lawn with garage clean title at P3.5M only Tubtubon, Sibulan, 1,311 sqms, 4 BR, 2 CR and bath, spacious lawn, with car garage, fully fenced, with road right of way, clean title at P2.5M only Bolocboloc, Sibulan, 500 sqms. 4 BR, 2 CR and bath, spacious lawn, with garage, fully fenced, along the road, clean title, at P2.5M only Batinguel, Dgte. City, 346 sqms. 6 BR, 2 CR and bath, with car garage, along the road, fully fenced, clean title at P2.2M only Talay, Dgte. City, 500 sqms. lot area, 200 sqms. floor area, 3 BR, 2 CR and bath, with road right of way, well-maintained lawn, fully fenced, clean title, at P2M only Junob, Dgte. City brand new house finished just recently, 225 sqms lot area, 2BR, CR and bath car garage can accomodate 2 cars, well maintained lawn, fully fenced, clean title @3M only Pulangtubig, Dgte City, 211sqms lot area, 1BR, 1CR, fully fenced, w car park, w road right of way, @ P1.1M only Batinguel, Dgte City, 321sqms lot area, 3BR, 2 CR and bath, with garage, well maintained lawn, with 6m wide road right of way, clean title @ P2.3M only Pulangtubig, Dgte. City, 360sqms lot area, 3BR, 2CR and bath, spacious living rooms both at the 1st floor and at the 2nd floor, w garage, fully fenced, spacious lawn, along the road, clean title @ P3.2M only.

Bantayan, Dgte. City, 300sqms lot area, 3BR, 2CR and bath, fully fenced, w garage with road right of way, clean title @ P3.2M only Junob, Dgte City, 250sms lot area, 3BR, 2CR and bath, w extended dining area, fully fenced, w car garage, wash area, along the road, clean title @ P1.7M only Bantayan, 210sqms lot area, 2 storey, spacious living room, 5BR, 3CR and bath, maids quarter, dirty kitchen, 2-wheel vehicles passage only, clean title @ P2.2M only Cantil-e, Dgte City, 1,000sqms lot area, 240sqms floor area, spacious living room, dining area, kitchen, w native living room, 1MBR, 2BR, 2 CR and bath, maids room, CR outside, fully fenced, well maintained spacious lawn, w car garage, phone line, cable ready, high-speed broadband, w road right of way, clean tile @ 5.5M only Camanjac, Dgte City, 300sqms lot area, 2BR, 2CR and bath, maids quarter, w covered car garage, house built w native design, situated in an interior but cool place, w road right of way, clean title @ P2M only.

Junob, Dgte City, 80sqms lot area, 2BR, 2CR and bath, fully fenced, along the road, clean title @ P800K only Cantil-e, Dgte City, 890sqms lot area, 1MB, 3BR, 2CR and bath, maids quarter, CR outside, spacious living room, well-designed garden, spacious lawn, car garage, fully fenced, along the road, clean title @ P8M only Bacong, Neg. Or., 1,235sqms lot area, 200sqms floor area,1MB, 2BR, 2 CR and bath, maids quarter, w garage, spacious lawn, along the road, clean title @ P4M only Bacong, Neg. Or. 278sqms lot area, 3BR, 2CR and bath, w garage, lawn, along the road, clean title @ P2M only.

Bacong, Neg. Or. 262sqms lot area, 3BR, 2CR and bath, w garage, lawn, along the road, clean title @ P2M only.

Bacong, Neg. Or. 250sqms lot area, 3BR, 2CR and bath, w garage, lawn, along the road, clean title @ P2M only Pulantubig, 64sqms 1BR, 1CR and bath, with road right of way, at 300K only Batinguel, 133sqms, 2 storey house, 2BR, 2CR and bath, with road right of way, clean title at 1M only Silliman Heights 80sqms., Brand New House 2BR, 1CR and bath, house presentable, along the road, fully fenced, clean title @ P1.3M only Cantil-e, Dgte. City 200sq.m floor area; 1000 sq.m lot area; 5 bedrooms; 3 aircon; 3 bathrooms; 1 Storage room, covered parking lot; fully fenced; landscaped lot; fully furnished P5.8M

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 New Commercial Building with a restaurant, shops and 8 hotel rooms. Located near a school and some government offices. Building newly built. Great location, accessible to transportation along Hibbard Avenue, Dgte. City with floor area of 400 sqms. and lot area of 567 sqms at 15M only CALL: 0918-929-6047

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PRIME LOT SALE: El Pueblo 475 sq.m., clean title, near the new club house, has a good view of Mt. Talinis Two sides adjacent to good neighbors, two sides free, negotiable

Residential Lots for Sale Total Lot Area

Call: 0918-929-6047 RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE IMMEMDIATELY 500 SQUARE METERS, NEAR THE ROAD, NEAR FATIMA SUBDIVISION REASONABLE PRICE, NEGOTIABLE HEDRIANA ENTRANCE, PIAPI, DUMAGUETE CITY IF INTERESTED, CONTACT LUGEN CONDE

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Lots for sale 1) Lot A 330 sq.m. (RUSH SALE) 2) Lot B 330 sq.m. at Pulantubig, Dumaguete City very affordable & negotiable Contact No. 0919-898-8858 0921-238-1924

RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE IMMEDIATELY 700 SQUARE METERS, NEAR THE ROAD, NEAR FATIMA SUBDIVISION REASONABLE PRICE, NEGOTIABLE HEDRIANA ENTRANCE, PIAPI, DUMAGUETE CITY IF INTERESTED, CONTACT ELY DEJARESCO, TEL. NO. 0918-929-6047 OR ROSE BASELERES, TEL. NO. (Globe cp#) 0906-457-4857

1,310 sqms 305 sqms 6,998sqms 1,400sqms 1,000sqms 845sqms 425sqms 135qsms 198sqms 2,884sqms 2,004sqms 300sqms 295sqms 296sqms 300sms 477sms 1,000sqms 300sqms 500sqms 1,000sqms 600sqms 1,000sqms 415sqms 498sqms 500sqms 629sqms 630sqms 417sqms 1,000sqms 305 sqms 320 sqms

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Motong, Dgte. City Fatima Village, Dgte. City Bong-bong, Valencia Neg. Or Jawa, Valencia Neg. Or. Jawa, Valencia Neg.Or. Jawa, Valencia Neg. Or. Jawa, Valencia Neg. Or. Jawa, Valencia Neg. Or. Jawa, Valencia Neg. Or. Bong-aw, Valencia Neg. Or. Talay, Dgte. City Bagacay, Dgte City Junob, Dgte City Junob, Dgte City Bagacay, Dgte City Bagacay, Dgte City Motong, Dgte City Bagacay, Dgte City West Balabag, Valencia East Balabag, Valencia East Balabag, Valencia Pob. Valencia Neg. Or. Bacong, Neg. Or. Bacong, Neg. Or. Bacong, Neg. Or. Bacong, Neg. Or. Bacong, Neg. Or. Bacong, Neg. Or. Bacong, Neg. Or. Daro, Dgte City Daro, Dgte City

P2,500/sqm P4,500/sqm P500/sqm P1,600/sqm P1,300/sqm P1,900/sqm P1,900/sqm P1,900/sqm P1,900/sqm P3M P2,000/sqm P650K P2,000/sqm P2,000/sqm P2,500/sqm P2,500/sqm P1,400/sqm P900K P1,000/sqm P1,000/sqm P1,200/sqm P1,300/sqm P600/sqm P600/sqm P600/sqm P600/sqm P600/sqm P600/sqm P600/sqm P4,500/sqm P4,500/sqm

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Ang RA ...

(Tulabing)

From page 8

sa Simbahang Catolico ug sa uban pang anti-RH groups, usa ka dako kaayong pagpanglingla ug pagpanguwat sa katawhan nga wala masayod sa tinuod nga tumong sa RA 10354. Ang mga probisyon niining maong balaod nagdala’g dako kaayo ug mga seryoso kaayong HULGA sa atong nasud ug sa katawhang Pilipinhon. Usa kini ka “grand deception”, nga naghimo niining balaod nga labi pang’ delikado alang sa atong nasud ug sa katawhan.

Una, samtang gidawat kuno niining RA 10354 ang garantiya sa pagpanalipod sa KINABUHI sa batang wala pa mahimugso sa panahon sa “conception” ang maong balaod wala magklaro nga

Promises ...

From page 8 The problem is the omnipotent promise. The fall guaranteed us that we are all capable of incredible destructiveness at any given moment. And there is no guarantee that we will abstain from destructiveness.

Instead, we are to depend daily on the grace of God and His people to help us accept and mature through our badnesses. That’s the biblical way.

ang conception nagsugod diha sa “fertilization”. Ug gani ang mga proponents sa RH Law miingon man nga nagsugod kuno ang kinabuhi sa panahon sa “implantation”. Kini usa ka pagpanglingla aron nga modawat ug makalusot ang paggamit sa “hormonal contraceptive pills” nga napamatud-an na sa daghang mga pagtuon nga makapatay sa “fertilized ovum” o sa “zygote”. Ug bisan tuod kung ang RH Law “expressly provides that access to abortifacients are excluded from the definition of reproductive health rights’ (Section 4, S), wala kita’y makita o mabasa sa RH Law nga kini naghisgot ug nagbalaod sa SILOT alang sa mga manghatag, mang-apud-apud, magbaligya, ug mag-gamit sa mga “abortifacients”. Wala usab kita’y makita o mabasa nga SILOTAN sa balaod ang manghatag, magbaligya ug mag-gamit sa mga “contraceptives” nga mosanta sa “implantation” sa zygote diha sa uterus. Sa laing pagkasulti, ang RH Law usa ka “insincere”, “dishonest”, ug usa lamang ka “political lip service” aron kuno panalipdan ang kasantos sa kinabuhi, usa ka “Consuelo de bobo” alang sa mga congresista nga unta sukad pa sa sinugdan supak ug dili pabor sa RH bill apan natintal sa “lobby money” sa panahon nga gibutohan sa Congreso ang RH bill. Ang RH Law nagpakaaron-ingnon nga magprotekta kuno sa kinabuhi, apan ang tinuod nga tumong niini mao ang pagpatay, tungod kay ang pagpatay man lamang ang

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF NEGROS ORIENTAL 7th Judicial Region Branch 63 Bayawan City IN THE MATTER OF CORRECTION OF ENTRY AS TO SEX FROM FEMALE TO MALE IN THE RECORDS OF BIRTH OF EDCEL ELENIAS TORILLA, SPEC. PROC. 464 EDCEL ELENIAS TORILLA, Petitioner -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF STA. CATALINA NEGROS ORIENTAL, Respondent x-----------------------------/

ORDER Petitioner, in his verified petition, alleges, that he was born on January 10, 1983, at Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental and his fact of birth was duly registered before the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental.

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epektibo nga paagi aron matuman ang tumong nga mao ang “depopulation” sa atong nasud. Sa pagkatinuod, ang tumong sa RH Law mao ang pagpuo kanato.

Mga kaigsoonan, mosugot ba kita nga puohon?

Ang “lip service” ug ang insincerity” sa RH Law klaro kaayo sa katapusang paragraph sa Section 2 (Declaration of Policy) diin giingon nga: “The State shall also PROMOTE ‘openness to life’, PROVIDED that parents bring forth to the world Only those children whom they can raise in a truly humane way”. Unsa ma’y gipasabot niini? Nagpasabot ba kini nga kung ang usa ka inahan walay kapabilidad ug mohukom nga tungod kay pobre siya ug dili niya mapadako ang bata “in a truly humane way”, pwede niya kining ipa-abort? Pangutana pa sa atong gibasihan karon nga MANIFESTO, “What is the meaning of ‘openness to life’?

If you are open to life, can you also close it, if the pregnant woman cannot assure that she can raise the child in a truly humane way”? Mao kini nga miingon kita nga daghan pa gyong mga probisyon sa RH Law nga questionabli pa kaayo, ug nga unta natubag kining tanan, apan wala na tagaig panahon tungod sa pagdali-dali na sa Presidente sa “pag-certify” niini nga URGENT tungod sa pressures sa mga naghatag og kwarta aron mabalaod na kini. (to be continued)

However, his sex was erroneously entered as female instead of male. Thus, this petition.

The petition being sufficient in form and substance, let the same be heard on June 04, 2013 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Session Hall of this Court along Severio “Nene” Martinez Street, Bayawan City.

Interested parties are hereby enjoined to appear on the aforesaid date, time and place and show cause why the petition should not be granted.

Let this order be published immediately, at the expense of the petitioner, for once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental and its five components cities.

Furnish copies of this order to the Office of the Solicitor General, the Local Civil Registrar of Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, the petitioner and her counsel.

SO ORDERED. Given in Chamber this 19 th day of February, 2013 at Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ANANSON E. JAYME Executive/Presiding Judge The Negros Chronicle Mar. 31, Apr. 7 & 14, 2013

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he Diocesan Electoral Board, initiated the first-ever Run for CHAMP Elections 2013 in Negros Oriental held last March 1416, 2013 covering all the towns and cities of the province in line with the May 2013 National and Local Election. A three-day run which began last March 14, 2013 at two cities simultaneously at Canlaon City and Basay respectively and ended at Quezon Park, Dumaguete City. As advocates of peace, the army also provided fifty-seven (57) participants from 302 nd Infantry Brigade and the 11th and 79th Infantry Battalion.(photo above) It was held in collaboration with the Diocese of Dumaguete and with Commission of Election, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Information Agency, Department of Education, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), and Non Government Organizations of Negros Oriental -o0oJUSTICE SERVED Justice was finally served for the victims of CalixtoVistal or alias Cocoy, Fred, or Isom, a top New People’s Army (NPA) leader who led the armed movement in the provinces of Leyte, Bohol, and Negros Island who was found guilty beyond reasonable doubt for the case filed against him at the Regional Trial Court Branch 32 Dumaguete City for the murder of a certain BasilioCasido of BrgyTayak, Siaton last May 7, 2009. The convict was also involved in several NPA atrocities in Bohol, Leyte, and Negros island, military records revealed. Including the raid of two PNP camps in Bohol in 1999 which led to the loss of several firearms.

CalixtoVistal was arrested together with his legal wife Jimmyliza Badayos by the joint elements of the Army’s 302 nd Brigade, 33rd Military Company, and the PNP last October 5, 2012 at Mandaue, Cebu City.

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A HOME FOR EVERY JUAN Out of 37 sites in 33 provinces the town of Mabinay was chosen as the recipient of 35 two-storey row houses built for the shanty dwellers and displaced families of tropical storm “Pablo”, hand-in-hand built by volunteers of Strong Army of Hope. The Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge went from March 23 to 27, 2013. The activity was in line with the simultaneous nationwide housing project of Gawad Kalinga. The Philippine Army participated in Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge in Mabinay, Negros Oriental.

Joseph Ceriales, Negros Oriental GK project coordinator urged the youth to support the various nation building activities of Gawad Kalinga.

-o0oARMY AT YOUR SERVICE nd The 302 Infantry Brigade under the command of Col. Francisco A. Patrimonio, reported that a total of 2,000 indigent families benefited from the primary health services of the Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge, .

These events included free dental services spearheaded by Lt. Roel L. Morales Jr. which included free therapeutic massage and . haircut. This activity was part of the Brigade’s Civil Military Operation rendering basic social services to the poorest of the poor within the area of responsibility.

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BAIS Briefs

HEALTH IS WEALTH

It’s Tough To Be Sick flu.

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any people have experienced many forms of sickness; from a mild headache to a more serious ailment like a debilitating

When one is down, the moment when he is really weakened to the point of being absent from work, he loses his income and reduces nearly to “zero” production.

Here is the Psychiatric Explanation: When a person is really sick, he regresses into an infantile level of adjustment

that makes him totally dependent on the people around him, like his family, and the personnel in the hospital, respectively. The hospital becomes a surrogate mother to him.

In order not to be a victim again of the same serious illness, the patient has to fully cooperate with the doctor’s order.

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say the least, as dumbfounded as you and I would be when we are confronted with a challenge that we view as impossible. Moses made some excuses: “I’m not charismatic enough for the mission; I don’t have the gift of tongue to speak to the Pharaoh.”

I must confess that at a time of some urgency in Siliman for someone to be Acting President after the resignation of President Calderon, the call for me to fill the position came as a surprise. I felt I was too young; my theology studies did not prepare me for it. My wife had her objections; I was overwhelmed by the magnitude of the responsibility.

Sometimes in our lives, we are faced with a challenge and we, like Moses, feel ourselves inadequate, ill-equipped, ill-prepared and overwhelmed by the enormity of the challenge.

This leads us to the second dialogue. Moses presents to God what we would call a reasonable excuse—that, as we said, he did not have the speaking ability with which to face the Pharaoh.

Sounds familiar to us, doesn’t it? (To be continued)

(Udarbe)

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that he was standing on holy ground. God whispered to the man that he must go back to Egypt, which he left behind when he became a fugitive. “Behold, I see the suffering of my people in Egypt,” Moses heard God say, “I send you to talk to the Pharaoh, ‘Let my people go.’”

Moses was dumbfounded to

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she has accepted the special role God has graciously given to her.

This special honor given to Mary may even perhaps reflect the queen-mother status (gebirah) of the mother of a newborn prince in the Davidic monarchy in Judah (cf. 1 Kgs 2:19 and Jer 13:18). In this regard, Luke really pays high respect to the Mother of the Messiah (cf. 2:16) who helps to establish the eternal and sovereign rule of God.

DR. ANGEL V. SOMERA

Fellow, Philippine Psychiatric Association

It pays to be a healthy conscious person! Always see a doctor for any health problem that you encounter before it’s too late.

Serving, people ...

From page 11 to the dictum “Want to do something amazing?” The Philippine Army has responded to the one of the most pressing needs of the Philippine National Red Cross, to give blood to save lives. A bloodletting activity, participated by the active personnel of 79 th Infantry Battalion together with the 703 rd Community Defense Center under the command of 302 nd Infantry Brigade.

This event of honor, bravery, and duty was in line with the celebration of the 116 t h Philippine Army Anniversary last March 22, 2013. The Philippine Army recognizes and respect life in all its form and part of the ideals is their capability to be of great service.

-o0oLOTS OF MEN AT WOMEN’S MONTH Women’s Month 2013 – “Kababaihan: Gabay sa Pagtahaksa Tuwidna

Congressional aspirant Bais City Mayor Karen Villanueva responded with positive suggestions on the observation of Education Sec. Brother Armin Luistro, who visited the Bais DepEd district under Supt. Mario Andong. Sec. Luistro, who was accompanied by DepEd finance Usec. Francisco Varela, appreciated the Bais schools project of providing every public school student a handbook that includes their diary, which monitors their diet and body weight as suggested by Luistro.

Daan”.The 302 nd Infantry Brigade together with the Philippine National Police and Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Units (CAFGUs) paid homage to the accomplishments of

women and honor their role in shaping the course of nation building. In line with the celebration,of women’s month a walk for a cause was held at the picturesque Rizal Boulevard and ended

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with a culminating activity at Freedom Park, Dumaguete City. The activity aimed to recommit oneself in erasing the remaining inequities facing women of today.

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the CIVIC circle

Message of Thanks

BY LELE MARTINEZ

(Civic clubs and organizations are welcome to submit their articles and pictures about their services and activities. It is free of charge. Deadline for submission is Wednesday. You may send

cjomartinez@yahoo.com

The Easter Gift: Divine Mercy “the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts of mercy ... I demand from you deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. You are to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. You must not shrink from this or try to excuse or absolve yourself from it” - Diary of Sr. Faustina

December 25, 1947 – March 22, 2013

The family of Noni (NOSTRADAMUS VILLANUEVA) would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all those that were there at their time of sorrow and need of consolation.

God bless you all!

From:

OSCAR VILLANUEVA & FAMILY

Vinegar shopper ...

(Mercado)

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“At the new customs port in Sasa, Davao , “Friday boys” are known as warik-warik. They “list media men for funding,” Jun Ledesma of Sun.Star Davao wrote.

I “was also told some can even facilitate release of shipments.”.

Is a vinegar shopper a journalist? In 1693, the dictionary logged in the word “journalist” for the first time. This meant “a writer or editor for a news medium.” Or “a writer who aims at

a mass audience.”

Since then radio and TV came on stream. The Internet burst into the scene in the mid-1980s.

The “[a]dvent of the new and social media has seen emergence of so-called citizen journalists.”

But “fixer” for customs shakedowns has been never been among a journalist’s task.

And it is in the Customs and politics , that we stumble across a unique Philippine creation — and problem aside from notorious tabloid writers: the .” block-timers”,: ...

Radio stations, abroad, don’t have “block-timers” then. Neither do Asean countries, like Thailand or Malaysia . They claim to be journalists. In reality, they’re “walkin customers”. At any of 952 radio stations that the National Telecommunications Commission oversees, with a shaky hand, they plunk down cash for airtime.

With no questions asked, they broadcast — what? News and comment, they claim. Character assassination or praise, for a price, their critics counter.

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aster Sunday is still very fresh in our minds and today, the second Sunday of Easter is called the Feast of Mercy, or popularly called The Feast of the Divine Mercy. Divine Mercy reaches human beings through the Heart of Christ crucified.

The Late Pope John Paul II announced in his homily at the canonization of Sr. Faustina on April 30, 2000 that the Second Sunday of Easter will be called ‘Divine Mercy Sunday.’

Here in the Philippines, Jesus in sacred image of Himself as The Divine Mercy is venerated in many homes as it is also venerated throughout the world. It is interesting to note the connection of Easter Sunday to the second Easter Sunday Feast of Divine Mercy.

The Late Pope Holy said: “Before speaking these words, Jesus shows His hands and His side. He points, that is, to the wounds of the Passion, especially the wound in His Heart, the source from which flows the great wave of mercy poured out on humanity.”From that Heart, Sr. Faustina Kowalska, the blessed now called a saint, saw two rays of light shin-

ing from that Heart and illuminating the world: ‘The two rays,’Jesus Himself explained to her one day, ‘represent blood and water’ In the gospel of John, a soldier on Calvary pierced Christ’s side with his spear and sees blood and water flowing from it .The image of Jesus, The Divine Mercy is to have a special place of honor on the Feast of Mercy as a visual reminder for what Jesus did for us through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection ... and a reminder, too, of what He asks of us in return to trust Him and be merciful to others.

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accompanied the introduction of exchange and import controls by the Central Bank in 1949. Planning was pursued vigorously by the National Economic Council (NEC) in the fifties and institutionalized by the Macapagal administration in 1962 with the dismantling of controls and the creation of the Presidential Economic Staff (PES). The PES wrested from the Congress-controlled NEC its planning prerogatives. Development planning was further reinforced by President Marcos during martial rule with the creation of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in 1972.

Development planning was characterized by the attempt to move the economy away from subsistence agriculture to the development of the manufacturing sector.

The record of economic planning in this country however showed its flawed import substitution policies dominating the 50s and 60s; its foiled attempt at its export oriented strat-

(Romero)

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goods sector, albeit premised on the build-up of capacity of a capital goods sector. Later, the model was criticized for not placing enough emphasis on local savings and agricultural development, as well as limiting the potential for exports.

Regrettably for this economy, the above models of development became the template of our development efforts in the last few decades, particularly the heavy emphasis on a consumption goods import substitution policy resulting, if unexpectedly, on the benign neglect of agriculture.

Unfortunately, industrial growth alone is not sufficient to promote full employment and heavy borrowing to finance investment in the sector can easily lead to the debt trap. Parenthetically, when tried in China in the era of Mao Tse Tung, his “big leap forward” proved to be an economic disaster.

This country embraced development planning, which

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In the Visayas, there is a huge beautiful statue of the Divine Mercy in Salvador city just a few kilometers from Cagayan de Oro City.

Its setting of peace and beauty is so calming to the spirit. It would be worth the time to visit the place and

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spend time reflecting on the joyful message of Easter during this summer holiday season.

For me, the other message of the Divine Mercy is for us to show kindness, mercy and forgiveness to others, always and everywhere… through our actions, words, and prayers for others.

Mercy is such a big word, perhaps, we can add the words kindness, empathy and affirmation. The world is in such a rush today, and almost everyone is sucked into the pressure of living. A kind word, a smile, a presence to a stranger, a friend, a loved one would certainly put in action what is asked of us.

As the good Lord has continued to bless us, let us dip into our cup of mercy that the lord has filled and share His blessings of mercy with those in need. His fountain of love and mercy will flow continuously in our lives. egy in the 70s which provided a host of fiscal incentives to be ad-

ministered by the Board of Investments and the disastrous debt driven development paradigm in the early 80s was less than successful. This is attested to by the continuing high level of unemployment actual and disguised – the root cause of poverty, incidentally the highest in the region, due mainly to the neglect of agriculture where the bulk of the population are found and where the incidence of low productivity, incomes and employment is marked.

The situation has root causes which cannot entirely be blamed on technocratic planning. Indeed, flawed public sector policy interventions e.g. coconut levies, sugar monopoly and overvalued currency etc. in the face of the acquisitiveness of the rentier class of crony capitalists bent on regulatory capture, were serious contributing factors.

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21 arrested for poll Gun-ban violations

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wenty-one persons were arrested across the province in the first full three-months since the election gun ban took effect, which also resulted in the seizure of seventeen firearms by the Philippine National Police.

Supt. Alet Virtucio, Deputy Director of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office said authorities conducted about 29 operations in Sibulan, Tayasan, Siaton, Canlaon, Zamboanguita, Canlaon, Dumaguete City, Mabinay, Bayawan City, Basay and Tanjay City that yielded various firearms including handguns of different calibers, homemade shotguns, bladed weapons and a hand grenade.

Eighteen of those arrested were detained, one was released, and one was turned over to the DSWD, while another one escaped.

Fourteen cases have been filed in court, nine are under investigation and one has been turned-over to the appropriate agency.

Supt Virtucio identified the suspects arrested for violating the election gun ban as listed in order of their ap-

prehension are: Joven Baylon, Manuel Lanaria, Ronie Estorco, Rene Ledesma, Junrial Laspenas, Rene Cortes, Teban Conelio, Roland Saraga, Sandy Elumbra, Pedro Jalandoni, Jonel Lariosa, Janryl Jordan, Amando Balansag, Jeffrey Benlot, Roger Batikan, Alfredo Galon, Herminigildo Zerna Jr., Reynaldo Toting, Joseto Mosa, Eddie Somoso and Edwin Salazar.

Virtucio explained that being arrested during the election gun ban, which is effective from January 13 to June 12, 2013, is an aggravating circumstance. The person found guilty by the court shall not be eligible for parole.

Nevertheless, police personnel are reminded to uphold the proper procedure in conducting checkpoints and in apprehending suspects so that the cases will withstand judicial test and prosecution.

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Rebs put 12 towns Comelec okays police in Poll watch list escorts for bets

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he lingering insurgency problem prompted the Commission on Elections to place twelve towns of Negros Oriental in its watch list for possible outbreak of violence related to the coming midterm elections.

wo gubernatorial bets Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong and Gov. Roel Degamo asked for four policemen to be part of their respective security detail. Gary Teves of NPC did not ask for any additional security.

Of the twelve towns, four are in the first district namely: Jimalalud, La Libertad, Vallehermoso and Bindoy. Two are in the second district: Sibulan and Pamplona. Six belong to the 3rd District Bacong, Valencia, Zamboanguita, Siaton, Sta. Catalina and Basay.

The 12 towns included in the Election Watchlist Areas (EWAS) will see a boost in police presence and close

monitoring by the authorities.

These areas were identified based on the periodic joint assessment of the Commission on Elections, Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police.

Candidates have been repeatedly reminded not to give in to any demands for food, ammos, firearms and money to campaign or secure votes in areas with substantial rebel influence. (Demecillo)

BUY BUST!

21-27 this month.

In fact, the first batch of athletes have arrived numbering about 600 coming from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao for the early screening.

Goforth calls for cooperation of all Dumaguetenos and negrenses to provide a safe stay of all the visitors and to report the presence of suspicious looking persons in their respective areas for the police to make an investigation.jg

Yet, the Commission on Elections while finding merit in their requests approved only two for each gubernatorial candidate pursuant to the agency’s policy.

The Commission on Elections denied their requests and only approved two PNP personnel for Limkaichong and Degamo.

Former Finance Secretary Maragarito “Gary” Teves, another gubernatorial candidate, of the Nationalist People’s Coalition and Samuel Torres did not apply for security detail from the Philippine National Police.

Liberal Party standard bearer 1st District Congresswoman Jocelyn Limkaichong citing threats

From page 2 paraphernalia, namely tooters, digital weighing scale, improvised burner, tin foils, lighter, hack saw, a Suzuki Raider motorcycle believed to be used by the suspect in pushing illegal drugs and two cellphones.

The intelligence team led

by P/SrInsp Benedict Poblete conducted first a buy-bust operation before searching the residence of the suspect through the search warrant issued by acting executive Judge Garardo Paguio Jr of RTC Branch 40.

Suspect Campoy is facing four charges, namely, violation of Section 5 with no bail recommended, Section 11 for possession, Section 12 for possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of firearms.

In an interview, Dumaguete City PNP chief PSupt James Goforth disclosed the police is working double time to prevent the entry of contraband items to include drugs and firearms in lieu of the holding of the PalarongPambansa from April

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to her security following the 2007 ambush of her political supporters requested that she be allowed to engage SP01 Vermont Dadula, P03 Sabdula F. Abdulla, P01 Frixton Rex Vosotros and P03 Roberto Simbajon as part of her security detail.

On the other hand, PDP-Laban gubernatorial bet for Governor Roel Degamo also cited serious threat to his life also requested for the Commission on Elections to approve the assignment of SP04 Reuel Divinigracia Pinero, SP03 Rodulfo Macasilhig Narvas, SP03 Juanito Dela Pena Rado and PO2John Mark Mozo Buquiran as among his bodyguards. (Demecillo_)

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(From page 4) just like any business in the city.

It is supposed to comply with the requirements for the issuance of a city permit to construct, just like any business establishment.

But according to a city official, the radio station tower even has not complied with the basic environmental compliance requirement.

The mayor understandably has not issued a permit, precisely because to do so during this election period would constitute a criminal election offense.

“In the first place, this radio station has not applied for any mayor’s permit,” he said.

I remember the previous city government was very zealous in closing down lotto outlets for operating without a mayor’s permit.

It would be interesting to know if the treatment upon lotto outlets would be the same upon a radio station, that has opened during the election period already.

If a business establishment like this radio station does not even bother to procure the required permits under the local government code, why should other businesses in the city procure or renew their business permits?

With the precedent set by this radio station, I would not be surprised if other businesses would no longer bother to renew their business permits.

Violation of NTC regulations We also verified with the National TelecommuniTo page 17

2, 152 teachers train basics of 1, 076 PCOs

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ersonnel of the local Commission on Elections field office heaved a measured sigh of relief following the completion of the PCOS training for 2, 152 teachers, who shall serve as members of the Board of Election Inspectors on May 13, 2013.

Several batches of teachers were trained to operate the Precinct Count Optical Scan machines (PCOs) in Ang Tay Golf, Hotel Essencia and Plaza Maria Luisa for two days for each batch from March 8-

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31 and later passed the proficiency test conducted by the Department of Science and Technology at the conclusion of their training.

Atty. Ian Macaraya said that 54 PCOS were utilized in the training but a number

of the machines were found defective. The next major activity for the agency is the province-wide simultaneous testing and sealing of the 1,076 PCOS machines which must be accomplished 7 days before election day

in the presence of all candidates or their representatives.

Macaraya added that the agency will still deploy roving technicians to ensure that glitches in the precinct level can be promptly attended and fixed to ensure the smooth conduct of voting and counting.

Hazel Aurea of the provincial Comelec office said

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that unlike in the previous manual elections, the compensation shall be promptly given to those who served as BEIs upon conclusion of their tasks at P3,000.00 as honorarium and P 500.00 as travelling allowance.

The Provincial Comelec Supervisor shall distribute the funds intended for the compensation of the BEIs to the 25 elections officers to avoid delay. (By Dems Demecillo)

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and vote fearlessly in accordance to their conscience.

From page 1 are just promises and do not really come true. It is just loose talks “ just to open the hands of hungry voters in the hinterlands,” they said. What is promised mostly do not become reality.

Matching game will be the standard operating procedure in what is seen as the biggest election operation vote-buying offensive in years. It is better than violence, one voter commented,.

Vote buying has been identified as the biggest problem so far in the forthcoming May 13,2013 elections, along with the possible use of criminal gangs as private armed groups (PAGS) of politicians to coerce the voters.

On the other hand, Provincial Election Officer (PEO) Atty Juvenal Tuale agrees with the observation of the police that there is no such thing as an honest election. It can be safe and free, but a 100% honest elections can never be achieved, especially with moneyed politicians buying their way out to win the elections with the use of their bank books.

He said vote buying can be neutralized but with limited personnel it would be hard to sustain. One suggestion was to make available a patrol car with police personnel on a suspected individual who is buying votes, in stressing it is not tolerating the same. Tuale enjoins the public to accept the money

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PNP WATCHFUL Philippine National Police (PNP) region-7 commander P/CSupt Marcelo Garbo admitted that vote buying can hardly be proven, in stressing there’s no definite solution or formula to address the situation.

However, the Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Center can develop protocols or procedures so that when they are confronted with the problem, agencies concerned can react accordingly especially on the filing of cases and on how to do it.

CSupt. Garbo considers vote buying as a wideranging election offense that calls for a concerted efforts of all the stakeholders.

He has directed ground commanders throughout Region 7 to come up with specific security plans this early and to lay down the specifics, based on previous experiences regarding security preparations for VIPs, security preparations during rallies, security for PCOS machines, polling precincts as well as security preparations during retrieval operations for PCOS machines.

Garbo wanted these security plans submitted as soon as possible, according to the book and will not accept verbal plans.

In fact, Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) commander PSrSuptNoliRomana is coming up with specifics, in giving every policeman individual tasks or job description during the election period. ///jrg

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From page 1 haven in Central Visayas, no longer Bohol nor Cebu, authorities reported.

Another threat of blue guards who are to be hired by politicians on top of their two military escorts is that and only allowed after a process of applications. When private security armed groups are hired by politicains they could clash with each other when provoked enough.

This was confirmed by PNP regional director P/ CSupt. Marcelo Garbo as the police, the army, the poll body and teachers of the Department of Education conducted last week, during a one-day security briefing and workshop.

CSupt. Garbo said the workshop manifested the stakeholders unity in telling the candidates they mean business in achieving a peaceful elections.

CSupt. Garbo said that the province is placed under the election watchlist because of previous incidents as well as intense political rivalry in almost all the municipalities and cities.

This is compounded by the fact that Negros Oriental is unique from other provinces in the region due to the presence of the insurgents while Bohol and Cebu had been cleared of the same.

However, Garbo made it clear it doesn’t mean that maintenance of peace and order is not manageable.

These are just management

From page 1 ticing and at some point forcing individuals to sign a piece of paper to make it appear in a color coding scheme that they are already supporters of a particular political party thus, losing the individuals right to secrecy of their chosen candidate.

Reports added that while fearful mountain folks are made to sign color coding information sheets, their pictures are taken on digital camera by mountain bullies. It is interpreted as a threat to their security in case they fail to vote for the enticing politicians. tools for the police and the military to consider in their security preparations, and for them to be weary and not to be complacent in dealing with the concerns.

In the entire region, there are a total of 10 potential private armed groups (PAGS) as confirmed by the regional intelligence officer PSupt Pablo Labra who attended last week’s activity at the Negros Oriental convention center.

He said of the number, three are in Cebu, two in Bohol, one in Siquijor and one in Lapu-lapu, but has been delisted already.

PSupt Labra disclosed that these criminal elements and gangs become a private armed group when they are hired by politicians. Another group is developing in Tanjay City, which is being monitored by the police.jg

Some of these information sheets are now filed with complaints at the Comelec offices all over.

Cañete cushioned politicians against employing what he believes as vindictiveness of winning candidates in going after individuals who refused to support them in the elections. He called on them to stop the old practice of “no vote, ibot”, cut water lines, cut electricity, refuse availment of financial assistance, medicines and the like pushing supporters of losing candidates to the wall and make them very uncomfortable in their daily living.

The CHR field investigator enjoins all winning, or even losing candidates to observe the sanctity of the votes cast by an individual who is exercising his or her freedom of choice. Cañete stressed anything done for being vindictive will be a mockery of such right which is enshrined in the Constitution. “ Let us try to make Negros Oriental different from the rest of the country,” Cañete quipped.

Meanwhile, a candidate for vice governor in the province lauded efforts of the Diocesan Electoral Board in spearheading an activity aimed at achieving Clean, Honest, Accurate, Meaningful and Peaceful (CHAMP) elections.

Former Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) president Dr Henry A Sojor said that it would have been more meaningful if barkers of political candidates were also asked to sign a pledge of

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(Catan)

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recognizing His presence and His desire for me to be a better person.

If I only dwell on the crosses and problems in my life, I will continue to live in the past.

This attitude may result in bitterness, depression, and the inability to face life’s challenges and opportunities.

However, if I embrace the Easter spirit of joy and hope, of faith and new life, even my problems and difficulties, my crosses, become bearable. I am able to smile as I accept life’s ups and downs, trusting that in everything God works for good as long as I love Him and open myself to His plans for me.

We must admit that our lives are affected by the people around us, by the people we meet, by our family and our friends. Likewise, we affect others we come into contact with.

If we smile at others, they will

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It was tried, but many barkers refused to sign and ran to their political backers for help.

Sojor has observed that at some point, block timers themselves are quarelling on air while local candidates they are representing are talking friendly to each other. There are candidates, however, that can’t see eye to each with each other, Sojor lamented.

Sojor is vice gubernatorial tandem of Gov. Roel Ragay Degamo of PDP-Laban.jg

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OMALAHOKAN

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he worst enemy for old age, is that your bones are already brittle and most likely any accidental fall will cause you to break your bones and since your bones are no longer like that of the young which is more pliable.

Hence, be sure that your vision is clear, your house is clear of obstacles, you must not wear high heels, and hold on to the railings. If possible be sure that your comfort rooms and bathrooms are safe because a lot of injuries happens as a result of accidental falls in the bathroom. It is better if the bathroom is small so that you can hold on

to the walls and you have no chance of falling on the floor and thus causing head injuries from which you may not recover and will surely hasten your untimely death.

We are now in the predeparture area so take care and be careful, otherwise you will be called for your flight to heaven.

With the passing of the

holy week, I hope the voters have time to reflect and vote for the candidate who can best serve the interest of the people.

“Botar mo pinaagi sa inyong consciensia.” Pero sa Tanjay akong kompare ni botar pinaagi sa iyang consciensya kay nakonciensya siya tungod usa ka libo man ang guihatag!

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on Elections (Comelec), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Army, Affirmative Action for Good Governance (AAGoGo), Department of Education (DepEd), Social Action Center, KBP radio stations, among others.

The DEB urge all candidates to keep the issues at a high level and focus on the interest of the people in a platform-led campaign and employ the media as a means of enlightenment.

The Comelec also urge political leaders from all sides at all levels to adhere to the democratic process and follow the road of sobriety and prudence to achieve honest, orderly, peaceful elections (HOPE). (mbcn/JCT/PIA7-Negros Oriental)

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smile back at us. If we wear an angry or unhappy face, then those people around us will either be unhappy or angry or avoid us entirely. When we are an Easter people, others will also be encouraged to become Easter people.

I believe that the Easter season, the period from Resurrection Sunday to Pentecost, is a time for us to practice the new life opened to us by the Resurrected Christ. It is a time to welcome the transformation process (from the cross to the joyful and spirit-filled life) in our thoughts, words and actions. It is a time for us to be able to accept our crosses and use them to strengthen us to face life’s challenges to grow stronger and to become truly an Easter people. It is a time for us to share our joy and our faith with others, following the example of the early disciples.

Let us all be Easter people, not only this Easter season but throughout the whole year, this special Year of Faith.

for board members in the first district; April 18 for second district board members; April 23, third district board members; April 26, Dumaguete City mayors and vice-mayors; April 30 for first batch Dumaguete City councilors; and May 3, second batch city councilors.

The candidats are expected to deliver a five to four-minute speech to introduce themselves and their platforms of government after which an open forum will immediately follow through a multi-sectoral panel of reactors. The Diocesan Electoral Board (DEB) is composed of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel), Commission

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and possibly disaster science, because those are the courses that our people would need,” Legarda said.

No. 3 PRIORITY “We will make sure that the more than three million families that are beneficiaries of the PantawidPamilyang Pilipino Program will have at least one college graduate educated through a scholarship program,” she added.

The Senator also said she will continue to look after the welfare of senior citizens by ensuring the full implementation of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act. No. 4 PRIORITY “We have worked hard for the passage of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act and I will ensure that the law is implemented well so that our elderly Filipinos will be able to access the full twenty percent discount on medicines, food, services and other purchases.

We have to look after the welfare of our senior citizens who have already shared their skills, talent and energy for meaningful work, programs and advocacies for the nation,” Legarda explained.

“Healthcare, education, and the general welfare of our citizens—these are my priorities. I am hopeful for a new term, which I will use for all the work that still needs to be done for our citizens and for our country,” Legarda concluded.***

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From page 1 No.1 PRIORITY “Healthcare is number one. I will finish the Universal Healthcare Bill. I will make sure it is enacted into law and that it will be implemented for the 25 million poorest Filipinos,” said Legarda, principal author of the bill.

“Our aim is to ensure that no mother has to lose a child from sickness because she could not afford to bring her son or daughter to the hospital; no husband has to lose his wife from giving birth because she was not able to access healthcare services; no child has to lose an ailing parent due to lack of resources for hospitalization.

Once we have the Universal Healthcare Law, all families can avail of Philhealth benefits even after many presidents and congresses have passed.

This will be an important legacy to the Filipinos,” she stressed.

No. 2 PRIORITY Another priority of the Senator is the expansion of scholarship programs for indigent but deserving college students.

“I will review the scholarship programs of our state universities and colleges (SUCs) and I want to expand the scholarship base to give focus on agriculture, science and technology, environment,

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From page 1 She added: “cynicism and outright greed still persists in public service. Every additional hand , every additional voice is needed while the number of reform-minded members of both Houses of Congress need to be significantly increased.”

PLATFORM When asked : What does KaakbayPartylist stand for?

She said : “KaakbayPartylist is a multisectoral party representing the marginalized and the excluded in society — farmers, workers, fisherfolk, urban poor, landless rural poor, persons with disabilities, muslim brothers and sisters, and indigenous peoples. “ What distinguishes Kaakbay from other multisectoral groups? As an active member of Social Watch Philippines, Kaakbay advocates citizen participation in decisions about the sources and use of public funds.

“Kaakbay is an active campaigner for increased expenditures for education, health, agriculture and the environment. It advocates full transparency in government operations and is part of the broad movement against graft and corruption.

“Only recently, Kaakbay presented its findings on the utilization of Palawan’s share

for a good one. He said that he prefers the Senate over a cabinet position because he would like to be a good legislator too. He has transformed Puerto Princessa in Palawan as the country’s newest destination sensation. He has made the Palawan underground river a world class destination.

He thanked former DENR Sec. Angel Alcala who gave him”the break” by making a DENR policy to turn over protected areas to the management of local governments. For those like Hagedorn who had the political will, the discipline and the heart to impose the rules, the result was a phenomenal success.

Hagedorn also admitted that many years back, before his daughter married a Dumagueteno, he used to visit this city and made it a model for cleanliness in his city . But today, Puerto Princesa has overtook Dumaguete many times over, he admitted.

Hagedorn has made Puerto Princesa the first city to construct an engineered sanitary landfill. PP is the cleanest and greenest city awardee of the Philippines, and the first carbon neutral city in the country. of the Malampaya Funds to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Its report on 21 infrastructure projects compliments the audit reports on these projects and confirms findings of gross overpricing and inferior quality of work which do not conform to DPWH standards.”

A PUBLIC FIGURE As a known public figure, Briones is Chair of Silliman University Board of Trustees, President of Manila Concert Choir, and Lead Convenor of Social Watch Philippines.

She was also former Secretary to the Commission on Audit, Vice-President for Finance and Administration of the University of the Philippines, President of Freedom from Debt Coalition, and Treasurer of the Republic of the Philippines.

Students of Public Administration also know her by her books and landmark researches and her record of forty-five years as professor specializing in public fiscal administration, local government, government corporations and her studies on graft and corruption.

KaakbayPartylist is Number 62 in the official COMELEC ballot and Brionesis the first nominee.

She can be reached at :leonorbriones@gmail.com / ht t p : / /www. k a a k ba y. ph http://www.facebook.com/ kaakbaypartylist.ph (ERRATUM: In our March 3 issue we committed a mistake in referring to Dr Leonor Magtolis Briones as Kasangga partlist nominee when it should have been Gwen Pimentel. We apologize for even putting Ma’am Liling Briones’ picture on page one. So sorry. – editor)

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(From page 15) cations Commission (NTC) the permits of this radio station, and we discovered several violations.

For instance, this radio station was hurriedly procured an authority to operate on January 8, 2013, just five days before the start of the election period.

Aside from the authority, there are three permits to be issued namely, (1) permit to purchase and possess equipment, (2) permit to construct, and (3) permit to operate (the license to operate).

These permits are not to be issued simultaneously because obviously one has to purchase and construct first before it applies for the permit to operate.

To our surprise, this radio station applied for all three permits simultaneously on January 10, 2011.

All three permits were issued also simultaneously the following day January 11, 2013, which was a Friday, the last working day before the start of the election period on January 13, 2013, a Sunday.

This violated the very terms and conditions issued by the NTC in granting the authority, which required the radio station to apply for a license/permit to operate, only after constructing its facilities.

In my fifteen years of practice with the NTC, no radio station can secure a permit this quick and in this manner, unless it has political backing.

Unfair to other stakeholders This radio station applied for an authority without complying with the requirement of duly notifying other stakeholders, and other operators.

For instance, DYEM-FM, a station run by a corporation controlled by my father was not duly notified, so we have gone to court to question this.

However this is more of a private-interest issue.

For me personally, I do not mind anybody opening a radio station, as long as they play according to the rules, play fairly, and most of all, they don’t violate the fair elections law.

The bigger public issue The bigger public issue is the need to ensure fair elections, and the prevention of electoral fraud.

I cannot believe Josy Sy Limkaichong, the Liberal Party candidate for governor who is a friend, would allow a violation of election laws, the local government code, or would allow the conduct of unfair elections, just because she belongs to the ruling party.

That would be very low, and desperate of her.

She’s a congresswoman. She knows the laws.

Since she is an applicant for the position for governor, I think the people would want to know what she has to say on this matter.

This is I think important because it would give a pre-view on how she intends to run capitol.

As governor, will she be fair to all?

If she says she will be fair, let’s start with the enforcement of the fair elections law and the election code.

Will she tolerate business establishments not complying with the laws?

Will there be favored business establishments operating without business permits under her reign?

Will she do justice to every man, as every public official is mandated to do?

What is her definition of the Liberal Party’s “daang matuwid”, whatever that is?

Comment from political stakeholders Now, we have an unfair situation here in our own electoral landscape—— the opening of a radio station during the election period with no mayors permit, with illegal permits with the NTC; a radio station identified with the ruling Liberal Party a.k.a. “Daang Matuwid” ( The call sign of this radio station should be “DYMD”, for “Matuwid na Daan”) I wonder what Vice President Jejomar Binay and the opposition UNA would say about this?

I also wonder what the local candidates of other political parties have to say about this, with a glaring electoral unfairness right on their noses?

I wonder what the concerned election NGOs advocates would say about this?

I wonder what the Commission on Elections will have to say about this?

Let’s see…..

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ITIN For Filipina Spouses

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.S. Taxpayers married to a filipiona can file a joint income tax return with their spouse and take advantage of the lower income tax rates offered by joint returns, if their spouse has a Social Security Number.

Where the spouse does not have a Social Security Number (SSN), the other option to be able to file a joint return is to obtaining an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). The ITIN will then allow the spouses to file a joint income tax return.

IRS issues ITINs to foreign nationals who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements but do not qualify for SSNs. An ITIN is a tax processing number that is a substitute for a SSN. ITINs are issued regardless of immigration status because both resident and nonresident aliens may have a U.S. filing or reporting requirement under the Internal Revenue Code.

IRS issues ITINs to help individuals comply with the U.S. tax laws, and to provide a means to efficiently process and account for tax returns and payments

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For centuries, the Church had slowly and steadily gotten stuck with certain stereotypes that needed to be dismantled.

For sure, this process of renewing the Church will always be a work-in-progress. Social, cultural and historical conditionings that actually vary need to be reassessed from time to time.

This need for continuing renewal will never end, since not only is the Church a living organism. It is also one with a supernatural if mysterious source and goal. There will always be tension involved in its life, and part of our task is how to keep that tension healthy and constructive rather than destructive.

Vatican II has made some dramatic shifts of attitudes and ways of doing things. Where before the laity were considered secondary citizens and the servants and longa manus of the clerics, now the fundamental equality of all the faithful—clerics, laity and religious—while respecting and fostering the legitimate variety among them is highlighted.

The relationship between laity and clerics is now better defined and keyed to the dynamics of mutual generous and all-out serving of one another. Before, this relationship highlighted the more prominent position of the clerics, while the attention given to the laity leaned more to the minimalist direction.

The universal call to sanctity is stressed more in Vatican II. Before, sanctity appeared to be reserved only to a few lucky individuals. Vatican II also highlighted the lay spirituality, encouraging the lay faithful to be consistent with their faith and baptismal commitment right in the middle of the world.

This is a challenging part, because while we can be impressed

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for those not eligible for SSNs. To receive an ITIN, individuals must have a filing requirement and file a valid federal income tax return. ITINs are for federal tax reporting only, and are not intended to serve any other purpose. For example an ITIN does not authorize work in the U.S. or provide eligibility for Social Security benefits.

You can apply for an ITIN any time during the year using IRS Form W-7.

Most taxpayers file Form W-7 with their income tax return, together with other documents that needs to be

filed to obtain the ITIN. If filing Form W-7 with your tax return, both need to be filed before the due date of the tax return, generally April 15th to avoid a late filing penalty.

Obtaining an ITIN for your Non-U.S. citizen Filipina Spouse can be a tax saver by allowing you to file a Joint Income Tax Return. Thus, taken advantage of the low tax rates available to spouses.

The Form W-7 is not overly complex, but like most forms it takes time to prepare. However, the resulting income tax saving makes the effort worth while.

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stances through His perspective. Like the wick, we need a little bit of trimming and pruning once in a while to remove the blackened edge to give way to a fresh start. A fresh appreciation to people who have been part of our daily lives --they became too close that we barely see them or their value.

The question is are we willing to go through the process to give light? It requires time, availability and sacrifice. We need to immerse and soak ourselves in His presence. We should allow that oil of love, hope, kindness, mercy, forgiveness, patience, encouragement to flow through so it can become light for others to see.

We can be vessels of these wonderful virtues if we are dipped into the ultimate and inexhaustible source who is God. Not by your might or power, but by His Spirit.

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with our God who anticipates our every need.

We can be the wick that gives off light, but we need to get that unlimited supply of oil from our faithful provider, who is God. His oil never runs dry.

His love never fails. The hope that comes from His promises is the living water that we draw our strength from. We need to pray to see people and circumwith the overflowing crowd in churches on Sundays and other important feasts and solemnities, actually the great majority of the people are still far from being truly Christian and are in great need to be evangelized.

Thus, more lay people are being encouraged to live out their Christian commitment to carry out personal apostolate with their families, friends and colleagues at work, grounding this effort on their daily pursuit for personal sanctity through prayer, recourse to the sacraments, continuing formation and ascetical struggle, etc.

The clerics are encouraged to be generous in giving due care and attention to the laypeople. They should be willing to be servants even to the point of washing the feet of the people as exemplified by Christ himself, and why not, of being crucified. That would indicate that they are really giving their all.

Vatican II demands everyone to go beyond simply being nominal Christians and to be active and living members of the Church, each one doing his part to the full in solidarity with everybody else.

Besides, Vatican II has lot to say about liturgy, ecumenism, education, family, etc. Let’s live its spirit well!

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eam PNoy senatorial candidate Cynthia Villar assured to help empower Filipino women because 50 percent of our population are women and more than 50 percent of our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are also women.

Speaking in yesterday’s celebration of the Women’s Month in Pampanga, Villar also divulged that 95 percent of the OFWs who were provided assistance by the Villar Foundation’s Sagip-OFW were women.

Villar, known as “MisisHanepBuhay,” is the managing director of the Villar Foundation, which has been helping our OFWs from different countries in the past 20 years.

Some of these OFWs, Villar said, were maltreated by their employers, and worse, sexually abused and raped.

Because of this, Villar vowed she would not stop helping women and empowering them to become pro-

ductive members of the society.

She said the country needs more empowered women because when “we empower women, we empower families and generations of people”.

She related that when she was congresswoman of the lone district of Las Pinas from 2001- 2010, she prioritized legislations that uphold the welfare of women and family.

Among these pieces of legislations are the MagnaCarta of Women and the Anti-Violence against Women and Anti-Trafficking against Women and Children Law. And as managing director of the Villar Foundation,

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From page 2 such regulation is enforced to level the political ground for all the candidates and not meant to favor moneyed or poor candidates.

There maybe candidates who can afford to buy all the programs in a radio station, but the law has to be strictly enforced, in requiring radio stations and television networks to submit certificate of performance for TV commercials or radio ads aired in their respective outlets in Dumagueteand Negros Oriental.

On the other hand, incumbent local officials who are themselves candidates in certain positions in government are reminded of the ban on the hiring, firing and promotion of employees during the campaign period, including disbursement of public funds for public works projects except those that are ongoing and continuing, PEO Tuale stressed. jrg

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Sinumang tao na may kapani-paniwalang pagtutol sa p agkatala ng proyekto ay maaring magbigay ng nilagdaang pagtutol sa Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, Rm. 608, Club Ultima, Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City, Tel. Nos. 254-4564 at 418-7990, na hindi hihigit sa loob ng limang (5) araw mula sa pinakahuling pagkalathala.

Bayan ng Cebu, Pilipinas, 30 ng Enero 2013.

(Sgd.) ALIXES ROY T. LOPEZ Regional Director The Negros Chronicle Apr. 7 & 14, 2013

CHYNTHIA VILLAR Villar said she has been pursuing programs that would redound to the benefit of women.

Her “HanepBuhay” campaign slogan promises job opportunities for women through her livelihood projects.

“Naniniwala kasi ako na hanep ang buhay pag may hanapbuhay,” pointed out by “Misis Hanep Buhay.”

up with National Housing Authority for the 3.7Hectare relocation sites for Sendong victims; • Intervened with PPA and PCBSI negotiation on rate incrase; New Members arrastre • Helped convince From page 20 TOYOTA Cebu to Herbert Lim invest P63-M state-of-theHVL Enterprises art service center soon in Sibulan; Cepriano Lu • Helped convince URC Toyota Dumaguete URSUMCO to invest Jonathan Allere PlBillion Ethanol Plant in Negros Drivers Manjuyod.

Association • NOCCI integrated itself with the provincial counDelma Manila Metro Dumaguete cils of tourism, developCollege ment, septage management. Traffic, peace and Chris Park order, disaster risk manTwo Storey Kitchen agement, local investment board, and city anti smokGlenn John Carballo Diverworks Enterprises ing COUNCILS; .

• Finally,NOCCI wishes Patrick Bruder Dive Society Mgmt Corp. to thank again the Board of Trustees and fellow officers of the Chamber for the Richard Emslie Atlantis Resort continued support, trust, and confidence reposed on Don Ramas-Uypitching me these past three years.

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Board of Directors: Eduard C.Du, CPA President Engr Greg Uymatiao Jr VP Finance Atty. Raymnd Mercado VP membership Francel Martinez VP Administration Tyrone Ramas-Uypitching Treasurer Atty. Florian Alcantara Internal Auditor Atty. Florence Tangente Board Secretary

NEW MEMBERS WERE INDUCTED FRIDAY

JOSE T. NG Past President Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guest Speaker

MEMBERS: Danford Sy, Mars Kho, Alex Pal, Eduard Uy. Gilbert Uymatiao , Allan Matiao, Ernesto Quiamco President Emeritus Mayor MANUEL SAGARBARRIA Past President NOCCI Inducting Officer

Manuel Sagarbarria Past President

NEW MEMBERS • Year 2012 was a banner year for membership growth, policy advocacy, business center services, public-private partnerships, sector unit development, SME trainings and promotions:

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• 12% increase in membership; NOCCI hosted and co-hosted the following events and activities: 2012 visit of Ms Earth International candidates with NegOr provl government; lst DAGSA National music festival; Kopiko Motocross; ICT expo; • Conducted lst tourist satisfaction survey for NegOr, with AFOS and WE CAN’ • Received P3M from the provl govt for rehabilitation of the Recompression Chamber at NOPH to promote dive tourism; • Supportive partnership with the Negros Dive Assn, Hotel Resorts and Restaurant Assn; FEDUMCODA, and

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MEDTRANSCO • MOA with DTI on info drive in Doing Business in Free Trade Areas in preparation of AFTA integration in 2015; • Opposed the increase of airport terminal fees; • Partnership with NORSU on ETEAP program • Hosted the DTI-LTO information drive on helmet law • Assisted BIR in achieving tax collection goals • Assisted the city gov’t in securing P1M SARO for infra projects; • Helped the city win the Galing Pook To page 18

George Bender The Goatary

Jerry Mar Aguilar SMDCT Multimedia Enterprises

Joseph Catan Jr Jayjkris Farm

Hegino Alano/ Alex Pitos Katipunan Bank Inc

Edwin Sieras URSUMCO

Jose Marie Go GVA Barax Trading

Brendon Divinagracia McDonalds Dumaguete

Dion Luna/Francis Kierulf WJD Corporation

Ely Dejaresco The Negros Chronicle

Erwin Kho Lucky Traders

Clyde Lim Mandarin Tea Garden

Franklin Tugado 1st Valley Bank

Carlos Gobonseng Gobonseng Real Estate

Katrina Ramas-Uypitching Lim Hotel Nicanor

Engr. Oiver Sobere Yu NegOr Cold Storage Complex

Fred Chu Big Foot Construction

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