Dec 13 2009 by Gerard Fernandez

VOL. 36

No. 26

Dumaguete City,

Philippines,

Sunday

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Tanjay mayor sued by city taxpayers T BY DEMS REY DEMECILLO our citizens of Tanjay city have sued their city government represented by the city mayor and the entire city council , for passing two appropriation ordinances worth P153-million “hastily and hurriedly” in alleged violation of various legal requirements that could render the multimillion appropriation null and void.

The specific suit is Civil Case 523 , a special civil action for Declaratory Relief with an urgent prayer for the Court to stop and restrain (via a TRO) the implementation, and disbursement of P153-million under the twin measures which the complainants believed might be used during the 2010 elections directly or indirectly. The case is filed before the sala of Judge Winston Villegas of the Duamguete-

based Tanjay Regional Trial Court Branch 43. The complainant taxpayers whom Tanjay Mayor Lawrence Teves et al., described as people of his political rivals and instigated by Vice Mayor Nilo Tam, are the following : Vincent Villarin, Edwin Mansueto Teves, Pablito Cen and Rogelio Cerina, petitioners. Mayor Teves said that in fact, the lawyer of the Turn to page 2

Teves-Macias feuds on political heirs BY DEMS DEMECILLO ith Meniong Teves (89) and Dodo Macias (76) in their fading years, the battle for political supremacy now rests in the hands of the next generation of the most traditional political clans in Negros Oriental. The political rivalry of the occupy most of the elective two families dates back in the positions after the polls can 1950s with the late former claim over-all political suSenator Lorenz Teves, premacy of the province. But Meniong begs to difMeniong’s brother and the late ex-governor Lamberto fer. In denying Dodo’s charge that his family has Macias, Dodo’s father. After the era of Lorenz been aiming to recapture the and Lamberto (Macy), the provincial Capitol, Meniong political struggle for su- underscored his family’s premacy was passed on to mind set of public service Meniong and Dodo and being national in scope while eventually to their respective that of the Maciases focus on local and provincial exscions. But in next year’s elec- posure. He pointed out that his tions it is highly probable that who between Macias and brother served as senator, Teves’ anointed bets get to Turn to page 19

Mayor LAWRENCE TEVES Claims political harassment

Vice Mayor NILO TAM Did not sign ordinance 28

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he historic pre-war fast food Silliman Cafeteria is leading the way in minimizing if not eliminating the use of plastics in wrapping take-out food items as the premier university will, “walk its talk” in institutionalizing eco-friendly practices.

The SU Café, established even before the war as the pioneer fast-food center in Dumaguete, and still serving the public on the same location along Hibbard Avenue makes their patrons nostalgic since they still serve mostly the same traditional menu. The Silliman University Cafeteria will strictly regulate the use of plastics effective January 2010. A “Green Advisory” was released December 11 con-

taining five measures that the Cafeteria will observe by next year in packing food items. As early as this month, the Cafeteria has already significantly reduced its regular requisition for plastic bags to 10 percent. Under the new arrangement, customers are encouraged to bring their own plastic bags or other packaging alternatives for bulk pur Turn to page 19

Local journalists want Martial Law lifted soon

ocal journalists and broadcasters under the Dumaguete Press Club, Inc and the KBP local chapter, have gathered for the third time to offe prayers to their departed colleagues who were murdered in the infamous Maguindanao massacre. They also issued a manifesto reiterating their stand that Martial Law be lifted as soon as possible after formal charges are filed and all suspects of the massacre rounded up. The manifesto was read by press club chairman emeritus Ely Dejaresco, CHRONICLE editor publisher. He said the press club supports Martial Law in Maguindanao but opposes its extension beyond 60 days. It should not be extended, nor

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THEIR THIRD PEACEFUL GATHERING, local journalists called for the lifting of Martial Law within 60 days; offered prayers for their fallen colleagues. Held at the ABSCBN frontage along Hibbard Ave.

“IF A THING IS RIGHT, GOD IS IN IT, AND IN THE END, WILL MAKE ITS MARK.”

December 13, 2009

Tanjay mayor sued by four ...

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HOW MEDIA SEES IT, AND NOT OTHERS BY ELY P. DEJARESCO

ORDINANCE 40: Appropriates a whooping P53-million from this small city,

ov. Emilio Macias has invoked democracy and the right of suffrage in his virtual reentry into the southern Negros third district, an area he vacated because he ran in central-second district as congressman and won. Now, he wants to retake the third district, as governor, and soon as political kingpin, a lifetime ambition intended to prove his late father Macy wrong in miscalculating Dodo’s political prowess.

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Petitioners assisted by their legal counsel Atty. Jun de Leon (left standing) submit the documents to bolster their case for a special civil action for Declaratory Relief against elected and administrative officials of Tanjay City before RTC Branch 43 Clerk of Court Atty. Talan Bonganciso (foreground), Thursday.

which is to be sourced from the unappropriated IRA of 2009 for “various urgent expenditures” Among these are : Purchase of toilet bowls P600T; purchase of t-shirts for city hall people P700T; lamp post for Osmeña park P500T; Geoplan constructor P500T;and a whooping P9Million “reserved for additional

bonuses,” which are not specified. Total is P11.3Million out of the appropriated P53-million. The balance was not stated as to what purpose the public funds were to be used. The complainants alleged that the twin measures are illegal because: 1. It did not pass the

three-reading requirement ; Ord. 40 was not certified by the city treasurer if funds are available; and Ord. 28 is not supported with an approved Annual investment Fund; 2. The two ordinances violated the principles of accountability and public con Turn to page 19

TOP OF THE WEEK NOPH gets brand new P50M MRI BY DEMS REY T. DEMECILLO

ases of human rights violations reported to the office of the Commission on Human Rights in Region 7 went down this year to 43 from 59 last year.

Of the 43 reported cases, 32 were resolved by legal action and only eight were found to be with human rights violations, according to Primo Cadampog, Chief In-

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inally, the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital received last week the Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI worth P 50 million. This state of the art medical equipment is more advanced than the CT scan. With the province’s successful effort to own one unit of MRI, the poor and sick will no longer be financially burdened in going to Cebu and Manila for examinations. Meanwhile the provin- the P 55 million new building for cial government is set to the NOPH. The European granted P 11 million of unveil and start working on Union the total cost.

COMELEC LIST OF CANDIDATES

BAIS CITY Mayor: 1. Angelo Teves (NPC) 2. Karen Villanueva (LP) V ice Ma y or : 1. Luciano Benlota Sr. (LP) 2. Mercy Teves (NPC)

(email: elydejaresco@yahoo.com)

Dodo invokes democracy in “invading” 3rd district

ORDINANCE 28: Appropriates P80-million from the loan proceed of the Land Bank . It will be used to construct the City Hall Annex building; the completion of the barangay sea wall at Bgy 4 and Bgy 7; and the construction of a district jailhouse. Naturally, if released before the election public works ban, the city can employ hundreds of workers from the voting populace.

critical repor ting reporting (Catan)

complainants law firm DeLeon and Sevilla of Makati, is also the engaged legal counsel of Vice Mayor Tam. The two controversial measures are covered by two ordinances No. 28 and No. 40 in which Ord. 28 , was not signed by the presiding officer, Vice Mayor Nilo Tam, because city mayor Lawrence Teves reportedly did not reply to Tam’s formal query and observation that the two measures were “invalid, illegal and defective.” But despite the many legal infirmities that could render the ordinances null and void, the complainants alleged that Mayor Lawrence Teves allegedly “took a cavalier attitude of hastily signing and affixing his signature threon to enable him to immediately implement the same.”

AY U N G O N Mayor: 1. Dennis Amancio (LP) 2. Edsel Enardecido (NP) 3. Eric Jabel (PMP)

DAUIN Mayor: 1. Jeffrey Araula (NPC) 2. Neil Credo (Lakas) V ice Ma y or : May 1. Rodrigo Alanano (Lakas)

2. Enrique Ozoa (NPC) V ice Ma y or : 1. Emarie Agustino (Lakas) B AYA W AN CITY G UIHULNGAN 2. Lorenzo Maxino (PMP) Mayor: Mayor: 1. Serafin Albito (LP) 1. Cesar Macalua (NP) BACONG 2. Rene Gaudiel (Lakas) 2. Ernesto Reyes (LP) 3. Clayborne Clyde Lim (NP) M a y o r : V ice Ma y or : May 1. Lenin Alviola (Lakas) 4. Gregoria Panaligan (Ind) 1. Alberto Enabe (Ind) 2. Rodolfo Yee (NP) V ice Ma y or : 2. Carlo Reyes (LP) 1. Ismael Martinez (Lakas) 3. Arturo Villegas (Ind) 2. Mario Recamara (LP) V ice Ma y or : 4. Napoleon Villegas (Lakas) 3. Hermelie Saraña (NPC) 1. Franklin Tale (NP) 2. Alexander Tuballa (Lakas) JIMALALUD CANLAON CITY Mayor: Mayor: 1. Reynaldo Tuanda (LP) B A S AY: 1. Jimmy Clerigo (Lakas) 2. Romulo Vidal (Ind) Mayor : 2. Amado Marquez (LP) 1. Dandilgust Abrio (Lakas) 3. Dante Zamora (NP) V ice Ma y or : May 2. Macario Amorgiente (Ind) TA N J AY CITY JA 1. Christopher Ampong (LP) 3. Nochelyn Canamaque Mayor: 2. Nicon Erames (Ind) (NPC) 1. Arturo Regalado (NP) 3. Delia Estrellanes (Kampi) 4. Josephine Yulores (LP) 2. Lawrence Teves (NPC) V ice Ma y or : May V ice Ma y or : LA LIBER TA D LIBERT 1. Beda Canamaque (NPC) M a y o r : 1. Neil Salma (NP) 2. Estrella Diao (LP) 2. Rolando Tabaloc (NPC0 1. Napoleon Camero (Ind) 3. Nicolas Toledo (Lakas) 2. Lawrence Limkaichong (LP) AMLAN 3. Ronald Lobrido (NP) Mayor: V ice Ma y or : May B I N D OY 1. Bentham dela Cruz (NPC) M a y o r : 1. Emmanuel Iway (LP) 2. Amador Sienes (LP) 2. Bow Moreno (Lakas) 1. Jose Dy (LP) 2. Valente Yap (NP) V ice Ma y or : M A B I NAY V ice Ma y or : May 1. Roberto Gutib (Ind) Mayor: 1. Ike Amorganda (NP) 2. Arvin Sienes (LP) 1. Rutillo Cabusog (LP) 2. Anna Marie Villanueva (LP) 3. Carmen Tan (NPC) 2. Ernie Uy (NPC)

V ice

Ma y or : May

1. Enozario Baldoza (NPC)

2. Elan Cadayday (Ind) 3. Carlito Garces (LP) M A N J U YO D : Mayor: 1. Felipe Acosa (Ind) 2. Amor Baldado (NP) 3. Manuel Sy (LP) V ice Ma y or : May 1. Jo Anthony Abuso (NP)

V ice Ma y or : May 1. Rowel Gabo (Lakas) 2. Teopisto Ray Yap III (NPC) SIBULAN Mayor: 1. Jaime Arias (PMP) 2. Marcela Bartoces (NPC) 3. Emmanuel Diputado (NP) V ice Ma y or : May 1. Antonio Renacia (NPC) 2. Dinno Tanoy (NP)

2. Vito Kadusale (LP)

A ST A. CA TALIN ALINA STA. CAT Mayor: 1. Leon Lopez (NPC) 2. Ruben Melodia (Lakas) V ice Ma y or : May 2. Sally Brown Arnaiz (Ind) 3. Rizaldy Lampajo (LP) 1. Antonio Carballo Jr. (NPC) 4. Romeo Ramirez (NP) 5. Ricarte Valencia (Ind) 2. Nathaniel Electona (Lakas) 6. Patricio Villegas Jr. (Ind) V ice Ma y or : May TAYA S A N 1. Jovino Aninon (NP) Mayor: 2. Edgardo Reyes (LP) 1. Julius Bromo (NP) PA M P LO N A Mayor: 1. Apollo Arnaiz (NPC)

SAN JOSE Mayor: 1. Fe Montaño (LP) 2. Carmelo Remollo (NPC)

3. Ernesto Sienes (Ind) V ice Ma y or : May 1. Quirino Renacia (LP) 2. Nelson Ruiz (NPC) S I ATO N Mayor: 1. Vincent Arbolado (Lakas)

2. Alberto Ator (NPC)

2. Santiago Sameon (LP) y or : May V ice Ma 1. Anthony Isidro Bayawa III

(Lakas) 2. Ramil Guardario (LP) VA L E N C I A Mayor: 1. Enrique Gonzalez (LP) 2. Diodoro Olasiman (Lakas)

3. Edgar Teves (Ind) y or : May V ice Ma 1. Rodolfo Gonzalez Jr. (NPC)

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In short, Dodo has been raking victories over the Teveses for decades now. First, he defeated Meniong Teves as governor many years back ; then, he registered in Dumaguete and won in the second district; as reelectionist-governor, he is posting candidates in the third district, and intends to win there too. This time, the Teveses is giving Dodo a no-go. But since Dodo insists, so the battle lines are drawn. -o0oAtty. Telesforo Diao wrote us to deny that Macias is backing his congressional bid in the third district. This despite the word from Meniong Teves. Dodo neither confirmed nor denied it. So who is telling the truth? Of course we don’t care who is supporting who. Ours is only to report the news that Dodo Macias is also supporting Butch Adanza for the same congressional district. So they are all independent, running for the cause of democracy. So be it. May the best man win. -o0oTANJAY CITY. Local king-maker businessman of Tanjay Nilo Tam and Armscore fame is no longer interested in running for mayor, but has accepted his designation as Villar’s NP coordinator for the province. He is supporting Atty. VG Petit Baldado for governor. Nilo instead, is pushing recycled ex-mayor Art Regalado who wants to take back city hall with Niel Salma. -o0oTam instead engaged his Manila-based lawyer Jun de Leon, in representing four taxpayers from Tanjay in suing Mayor Lawrence Teves, in a petition for TRO, in stopping the implementation of a P153-million appropriation ordinance which was allegedly rigged by the majority in the council without passing thru the usual bureaucratic channels. What do you think of two Tanjay ordinances which were passed quickly appropriating P600T for toilet bowls; P700T for t-shirts, and P9million in additional bonuses for Tanjay LGU workers? Sounds familiar? -o0oMARTIAL LAW . We pre-empted in our radio editorial Rep. Teddy Boy Locsin’s observation that the Ampatuans were first in illegally declaring Martial Law in Maguindanao long time ago. They ruled the place under the gun. The government merely responded with Proclamation 1959 with a similar but legal Martial Law imposition, this time, dismantling the guns and ammo of the Ampatuans. -o0oCONNECTED ? We still do not understand why the AFP insigna were marked in the bullets and ammunition boxes found buried by the Ampatuans with their arms cache. Did the military give it to them, sold them in the black market, so they could fight their political enemies and give them a ZERO count in the polls once more? Who is stupid enough to believe that a candidate gets zero in the Maguindanao polls? -o0oCONGRESSIONAL MOTIVES. Martial Law which is now scrutinized in Congress is one chance for opportunists to go grandstanding again. True enough, while our legislators wanted a quick response by Congress, until now, they were still unable Turn to page 19

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Barangay 3: Heart of the City

he cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest and most commercialized Barangay 3 has just inaugurated yesterday, its own home in the Heart of the City. The P2M two-storey edifice is located in the southern side of Quezon Park along busy street, Sen. Lorenzo St. The funds came from barangay savings and assistance from the governor and the second district congressman, said Brgy. Capt. JV Imbo. This is one of the fulfillment of the present and past barangay administrations under the late Dr. Jose Imbo, Salvador Las PiĂąas and Catherine Lu,

who were also part of the honorees yesterday. This is also the concerted efforts of the Barangay 3 barangay council and its officers. The boundaries of Barangay 3 comprise the busiest hub or the heart of the city top notcher in real property tax share. Their IRA is only less than a million pesos annually, said Punong Barangay JV Imbo. Barangay 3 prides itself as the hub of business with several department stores, schools, cathedral, plaza, banks, hotels central market, and commercial establishments bounded by the busy streets of Real, Sta. Rosa, Sta. Catalina and San Jose streets.

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Why rebellion?

Editorial

Martial Law is justified: but must be lifted in 60 days

here is no question that the lifetime of martial law in Maguindanao should not last more than 60 days. To extend its life would certainly face revocation by Congress if not the Supreme Court. That is how Martial Law under the new Constitution of 1987 is now very conditional and has many limitations and restrictions compared to that under the 1935 Constitution. This is the first time that the martial law powers of the president is tested under the 1987 Constitution. So far, it still has no record of abuse. We believe that such declaration in Maguindanao was justified while it lasted. But it should not last more than 60 days. That is our stand. Remember, the Ampatuans were the first ones who virtually imposed martial rule in Maguindanao illegally by themselves and with the rule of the gun. The government challenged it with a LEGAL martial rule under Proclamation 1959. But what is the evidence? The evidence are the voluminous high powered firearms and ammunition found in the properties of the Ampatuans. Their war arsenal was enough to arm two battalions of combatants for six months. What is worse is that it bore the insigna of the armed forces which could only mean a collusion of sorts. And if these weapons of war are not to be used for rebellion, then for what? For peace keeping?

The discovery of assets worth P3-billion including l6 manions and more, worth millions, while the rest of Maguindanao wallow in poverty as the 3rd poorest province in the country, is another evidence. We feel this is worse than traditional rebellion since the Ampatuans have also maintained hundreds of armed men who attempted to defy government orders. If not for Martial Law, it would be impossible to get search warrants because judges and fiscals are inhibiting one by one in performing their duties. Because of Martial Law, 160 people are now charged with multiple murder of 57 civilians and 27 journalists. The wheels of justice have stopped grinding in Maguindanao. We feel the declaration of Martial Law was justified. We also venture to say that the Supreme Court and Congress will also sustain its declaration, provided it will not last more than, and even less than, 60 days. Finally, the bottom line, if only not to set a bad precedent, is to sustain the legality of Martial Law in Maguindanao, but, we say but, it should be lifted as soon as possible, before official abuse creeps in again. And let the civilian government and especially the courts resume its functions. Most of all, let all officials of Maguindanao government submit to the rule of law without displaying an iota defiance and opposition to lawful orders.

by Bingo P. Dejaresco

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Martial Law Fever

he nation seethed with rage over the brutal massacre of 57 civilians in Maguindanao by an alleged warlord family named the Ampatuans. Yet when the Palace announced the declaration of Martial Law in Maguindanao last Saturdaypresumably to short-circuit the warlord-not everybody was cheering.

Dateline Manila

find it hard to believe that the government filed rebellion against the members of the Ampatuan clan of Maguindanao. Even with the advent of modern technology no iota of evidence—not a photograph, not a video— has been shown of any actual public uprising and taking up of arms against the government, against any of those charged with rebellion. The Ampatuans are fiercely loyal to the Arroyo government because of their mutual, “complementary” interests. But why did the government have to charge the Ampatuans with rebellion, so as to justify the imposition of martial in Maguindanao province? My gut feeling tells me that this rebellion charge against the Ampatuans is a concoction, a figment of one’s imagination. We are going back to the Marcos era martial law, where people are made to rely on military “intelligence reports” about a rebellion or insurrection. So the civilians are—as before—made to place their faith in the military’s word, or the military’s “intelligence,” that there indeed exist grounds for the declaration of martial law. But as to actual physical evidence, like simple photographs and videos, there is no evidence of any actual public uprising or the taking up for arms. This is dangerous. My feeling tells me that declaring martial law gives the government several key, tactical advantages, both legally and politically. Let me venture into one probable motivation why the government declared martial law. The government declared martial law, because it was a means of justifying warrantless arrests on the Ampatuans. Except for Andal Ampatuan Jr., the first clan member to be arrested, there is hardly any legal justification for any warrantless arrests on the other clan members. A warrantless arrest can only be justified if the murder has just been committed. But in the November 23 massacre, several days had already lapsed since the incident. The lapse of many days served to negate the validity of further warrantless arrests for the crime of murder. So what did the government do? Accusing the Ampatuans of rebellion is a convenient tactic, because by so doing, it would justify the continued warrantless arrests on the other members of the Ampatuan clan. Warrantless arrests upon persons charged

The problem goes back to the “trust issue” that most Filipinos have over their presidentwho has decided to run as Congressman of he Pampanga district. Though acknowledging GMA’s being hostage by circumstances, many believe she will hold on to power-as a defensive move to protect her from legal perdition-once the shield of power is denied her as she vacates the throne of the presidency. She certainly would not relish the path suffered by he predecessor Erap who was arrested and convicted for plunder and a virtual prisoner in his own Tanay rest

house. So, the analysts conjure of images of four options GMA opened for herself. One, is the electoral route which (unfortunately) did no jettison off the ground because the likes of popular vote-getters like VP Noli de Castro and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos just refused to be stained by the “kiss of death” from Malacañang. Their presidential bet Gibo Teodoro, while immensely qualified, is just too burdened by the baggage of the GMA presidency to fly off the ground –an Edu Manzano as vice president, notwithstanding. The clandestine talks between a “silent

alliance” with NP stalwart Manny Villar remain within the realm of speculation –but that is not entirely impossible. Second, GMA has filed her COC in Pampanga – and this is allegedly the groundwork, the foundation for a launch at the speakership – or the Prime Minister post at some point under Cha-Cha scenario. Third, create artificial state of violence in many parts of the county (like the one in Maguindanao) and issue a red flag warning for a grim No Election (NOEL) situation. Fourth, is allow Smartmatics, the election com Turn to page 12

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The office in our elective governmenI usually set an art exhibit be- nese women have only 1/5th of the free marketplace of public opinion tal hierarchy? What could be her fore I produce the paintings in my rate of breast cancer compared to UMBAC e-mail: was agog over this intriguing pos- reason or reasons that run she one-man shows. The creative juices the United States, according to blue_bell57@yahoo.com sibility. flow when adrenalin pumps hard internet sources. These women tend should? “People from my provenough to bring images to life. Stress to include fish in their diet which ———————ince of Pampanga have asked me could be the trigger to make us feel are rich sources of the omega-3 fatty Should she or should she to stay in public service, so after alive but at the end it leaves the body acids. These essential fatty acids not run for Congress? This much soul-searching I have despent and bent to the rigors of abuse. which are known for its anti cancer question is now moot as we all cided to respond to their call.” A guitar has strings that need a cerknow. But let us still leave it at Very noble and sublime, very fatain amount of stress just to produce effects are found in cold water fish that for purely academic discus- miliar run-of-the-mill, too. a beautiful melody. But too much like salmon, herring, halibut, macksion on its whys and ———————stress can break the strings. And like erel and sardines. They are also wherefores. Public interest on this preceso our bodies can handle only so present in lower fat fish like yellow ——————— fin tuna, sea bass, flounder, cod, dent-setting decision is understandmuch stress. Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Ar- able. Our president is the highest Although genetics are con- rainbow trout, perch, Pollack and royo, our sitting president, has just official of this land. For those of us haddock. Fatty fish which has about sidered an important risk factor validated and put public specula- who still care what happens to his to acquire cancer, it is only sec- 5 to 10 grams of fat include freshwation on her political plans to rest. country – for those of us who are ondary to dietary, lifestyle and ter bass, mullet, bluefish and blue She filed her candidacy for the Turn to page 19 environmental factors. JapaTurn to page 19

Advent images of Christmases past

A Journey Through Cancer

Listen to your body

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Science should go with faith

All this, if it is handled properly. Our problem is that many times it has been mishandled, and thus we have the understandable human reaction of some people who have come to disregard and discredit the Bible in their thinking and considerations. But that’s another story. We’ll go into that some other time. For now, let’s focus on how it guides us and gives us glimpses of how things can be as we run along in time. Some words of St. Paul can come to mind. In his second letter to Timothy, there are some lines which I think are relevant to what we are witnessing these days. “Know this also, that in the last days shall come dangerous times,” St. Paul starts. “Men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, haughty, proud, blasphemers, wicked, without affection, without peace, slanderers, incontinent, un-

merciful, without kindness…” (3,13) Every time I read these words and look at least at what we see in the media that mirror the temper of our times, I can’t help but notice the connection between the warning and the reality around us. I can only gasp, “How true!” Many people don’t pray anymore. They have made God a thing of the past, or at best, considered merely as a museum piece or an ornament. They now proudly talk about how the present is now a postreligion era. Obviously, with this mindset detached from God, the source and measure of truth, we should not be surprised when we can Turn to page 9

The powerful Cojuangco-Aquino clan

Should she or shouldn’t she?

Footsteps and Fingerprints

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Jesus’ wish list

BY:

NANCY RUSSELL CATAN

e-mail: nancy.catan@yahoo.com

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PROMISES TO KEEP

A WAY THROUGH THE FLOOD For the Lord your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over. The Lord your God did to the Jordan just what He had done to the Red Sea when He dried it up before us until we had crossed over. He did this so that all peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God. –– Joshua 4:23-24

e dressed for service and well prepared, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. There will be special favor for those who are ready and waiting for his return. I tell you, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat! He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, there will be special favor for his servants who are ready! “Know this: A homeowner who knew exactly when a burglar was coming would not permit the house to be broken into. You must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” Luke 12:35-40

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Morality in public serorality does not vice make a Christian.

But nobody can be a good and true Christian without morality. In the occasion of our 61st Charter Day of the City of Dumaguete, I would like to reecho the statement of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines about Renewing Our Pub- FR. GAMMY TULABING JCD, VG lic Life Through Moral Values. There is indeed an urgent need for renewal in the public life of our country. We have all observed the failure of political processes to make public servants accountable for wrongdoings. What we have seen instead are acts of evasion and obstruction of the truth. And we ask: Are we really members of Christ’s Kingdom of Truth and Life, Christ’s Kingdom of Holiness and Grace, His Kingdom of Justice, Love and Peace? As a result of this constant failure of political processes, including elections, to make public servants accountable for wrongdoings, there seems to be a paralyzing gridlock in the political sphere, as partisan interests prevail over the demands of the common good. And partisan interests include thinking only of the interest of political parties while being so unmindful of the common good of the people. Ngano man nga ang business sector ila ra mang kaugalingong interest ang gihunahuna sa ilang pagsuporta og mga kandidato? Ngano man nga ang mga vendors ila ra man pung interest ang ilang gihunahuna? Mao pod ang mga farmers, ang mga gays and lesbians, ang mga naa sa education sector, women’s groups, senior citizens, and all kinds of the socalled “mga samahan”. Ang mga political parties pud, whether Lakas Party or “Mahina Party”, Lakas-Kampi or “Lakas-Timpi”, Lamp Party or “Lampa Party”, ang interest lang sa ilang partido ang gihunahuna. If Representatives Josie Limkaichong of the First District, George Arnaiz of the Second District, Henry Pryde Teves of the Third District are all doing good and performing excellently, nganong ato pa mang pulihan o ilisan? Three years are too short for politicians who are doing great. Ang nakadaot sa politica kay kada partido magtanom pud og iyang kandidato aron iusad Turn to page 19

Greeks envisioned this as a heavenly, idealized spiritual kingdom. Jews—like Isaiah and John, the writer of Revelation—saw it as a restored earthly kingdom.

HISTORICAL NOTES

The first Cebuano Novel (1) f at least four bookstores in the Mall of Asia (MOA) in Pasay City, Metro Manila, one has on display a book titled Sugilanong Sugboanon: Cebuano Fiction until 1940 (2009). The anthology of fiction includes a “novel” in Cebuano, captioned La Teresa (1852) by

Have you come to a place in your life where you are faced with a seemingly insurmountable difficulty? You do not know where to turn to or where to go or what to do, and you are looking for a way out. Don’t try to think your way out, because that will only get you into more complexities and difficulties. You need Jesus Christ Himself to operate in the conditions of your life and to change them. God wants you to believe Him, to boldly confess His Word in such a situation and then act upon it. When you do, this impossible circumstance will become “a way” so you can march right through them to victory. This happened for Joshua and the Children of Israel, when God split the waters of the Jordan, and

caused them to stand up in a heap, so that the people could cross over on dry ground… This seemingly impossible circumstance blocked the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land, just as there are hindrances that obstruct you from entering into the very promises of God that our Heavenly Father wants to give you. But because Joshua [believed and boldly confessed] the Word of the Lord he knew that the Children of Israel could cross the River Jordan, even though it was flooding. He understood what God said to him, just as you can read something in the Bible today and know it is the complete revelation of God.

TODAY’S

GOSPEL Luke 3:10-18 he crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” He said to them in reply: Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He answered them, “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.” Soldiers also asked him, “And what is it that we should do?” He told them, “Do not practice extortion, do not falsely accuse anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.” Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his

BY: REV. FR. ROMAN C. SAGUN. JR.

Fray Antonio Ubeda de la Santisima Trinidad, OAR. This work of a Spanish missionary (who had used a Visayan collaborator) was the first Recollect parish priest of Dumaguete in 1855. The work of prose fiction carries the subtitle: “Dialogo cun pagpolong-polong sa usaca familia cun banay sa maong ginicanan, nga nagatudlo sa daghanan nga catungdanan nga mga bisayang Cristianos. Ug daghanan nga mga sala dile madayon pagbuhat, cun dao intumanon ang mga gitudlo ning librong binuhat sa usaca Pareng Agustino Descalzo cun Recoleto.” Herewith is the translation of an excerpt from La Teresa by Resil B. Mojares of the Cebuano Studies Center, University of San Carlos, Cebu City. Juan: None, for I’ll not ask to be repaid. Great is my yearning for you are the child of my elder sister and one like my own child, and I’ve come only because I miss you and count you as my children. Thus, as my children, I’m inviting you to come to our town so you will be diverted and entertained, and you will see my livestock, carabaos, cows, ricefields, and other things, my wife, my children, house and bathhouse that I’ve built near the river, for I’ve built a house of stone, and there, overlooking the spring of Macati, I had a house built, and also a bathhouse, and many are my sheep, goats, and rabbits that I’m raising. My wife and children go to Macati often, and they like it because it’s good country, and behind it, there’s a small Turn to page 12

In the “Nick” of Time In the fullness of time, God sent his son, born of a virgin. –– Galatians 4:4 (Part II)

If we go back to the basics, what must we mean by Jesus’ coming to us in the “nick” of time? II o remind us that God comes to Dr. PROCESO UDARBE us when life is at its darkest. It was in such a time when the world was at its darkest and hopelessness ruled the hearts of people that a Star shone—and amidst our own “darkness, the star still shines.” As one commentator puts it, When despair haunts our waking hours and trespasses on our dreams; when fears within and without assail and appall; when trials beset us behind and before and we know not where to turn; when we know in our souls the awful reality of that unanswered cry from the cross, “My God, my God: why has Thou forsaken me?” then, in such a time as this,

threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” Exhorting them in many other ways, he preached good news to the people. —o0o— Baptism is both a Sacrament of forgiveness and purification by guiding our lives in the ways of truth and righteousness. This is what the life of discipleship is all about—purifying our lives of the pollutants that come from the world and strengthening us in the graces that come from God. This is not something that happens in an instant or even in a couple of years. It is the work of a lifetime!

there may come to us the shining of the star, the song of the angels, the lowing of the cattle, and the sense of a Presence, his Presence. Then we may feel that the spirit of the Christ, the spirit of faith and hope and love and God, is born again in us. In St. Paul’s letter to the Romans (5:6) he says that this baby born in Bethlehem” at the right time when we were yet helpless Christ died for us.” For we cannot divorce the story of Bethlehem from the story of Calvary. When we were yet helpless, Christ died for us. My friends, how do we know, whether in some obscure places of our world, some babies are born in our time who will become instruments for our deliverance and liberation? Turn to page 12

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Petitioner through counsel, Atty. Jasper Adrian P. Cadeliña, filed a verified petition for correction of entry in the birth records of Maricris A. Jakosalem appearing in her birth records in the office of the Local Civil Registrar of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, praying that after due notice, publication and hearing, the National Statistics Office-Manila and/or through the Local Civil Registrar concerned be ordered to change the entry for sex from MALE into FEMALE. WHEREFORE, finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, and in compliance with the jurisdictional requirement of publication, let this Order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks before the date of hearing, at the expense of the petitioner. Any interested party may appear on March 3, 2010 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Session Hall of this Court and show cause why the petition should not be granted. SO ORDERED. November 3, 2009, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The Negros Chronicle Dec. 6, 13 & 20, 2009

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========================== New comment on your post “LP MORALE BOOSTED BY MASSIVE EXODUS” Comment: Political turn coats or balimbings are people without the moral ascendancy to govern! They are just plain opportunists saying that their principles can not marry with the present party they are in!!! These are people who should be voted to any position! They will simply turn their faces away for each and every problem they face and join the other side where the proverbial grass is greener! Not knowing that it was just colored!! =========================== New comment on your post “WORLDWIDE SUP PORT FOR BURNED LASS” Comment: So far, I have not read an article saying there has been a massive amount of help for this little girl coming from local sources. While it doesn’t really matter who gives help, I would like to know that it does not have to come from abroad. It almost sounds like help has to come from abroad or there won’t be any. In fact, the government there should be the first to render help, then private citizens may also give. This little girl needs a lot of help, not just now, but in the coming years so she may successfully overcome the emotional trauma and physical debilitation first degree burns cause. I hope she gets all the help available out there. Although her mother may be responsible for this, she can no longer undo this. An inquiry into this would be futile. She did this under the influence of drugs and even if she was killed for this then brought back to life, she could still commit this crime if she was under drugs. I think the lesson this teaches us is to be extraordinarily strict and ruthless towards people who sell and use drugs before they have commited a crime. I also think that in their sober state, they should be shown a video of this little girl suffering just to give them a glimpse of the pain drugs could cause. Every little effort by all is needed.firewall.atwd.com)

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Advent: the Coming “Hope springs eternal in the human heart.” – Alexander Pope xperience teaches us that we feel joyful everytime we anticipate the coming of someone we love. This significant holy season of eager anticipation is called Advent – the coming of the Lord our Savior. Undoubtedly, Christ comes to us each day especially to all people He loves, both sinners and saints. He truly comes, but the problem is we do not see Him. Spiritually-endowed faithfuls say that Christ comes to us everyday of our lives especially to the poor and those who are in need. This true altruism’s clearly stated in the gospel, “I was hungry and you give me something to eat. I was thirsty and you give me something to drink.

But how tragic, Christ comes knocking at our door, but we do not open especially when He wears shabby clothes, looks dirty and unshaven. We see Him as a beggar or a mad man. So, we turn him away or probably, we do not want to be disturbed because we are so busy and preoccupied with so many things. Hence, many people do not recognize Him anymore when He comes. Fr. Joseph Galdon says, “We are selfishly wrapped up in our con-

cerns and interests only in ourselves and in our own mundane needs.” Hence, it is impossible to recognize the coming of the Lord. The worst that happen to us – we become so proud and we are full of sins of envy, lust, materialism and always seeking for the ultimate pursuit of pleasure (Hedonism) to our heart’s content. To be truly worthy in welcoming Christ and celebrate Christmas, we should therefore change our lives for the better. This has

something to do by genuinely transforming something inside ourselves – the spiritual gifts of love, peace and goodwill towards our poor neighbors and fellowmen. This means we have to live again and it takes a lot of dying to our old selfish selves to be able to accomplish this spiritual lifestyle. So, be ready to welcome Christ in His birthdays. Be worthy of it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

latter was “sold” to the coconut farmers with the use of the coconut levy funds, thanks to the brokering of Danding who the clan again occupying the high- was president Marcos’ closest crony. est political office in the land. A Gibo or Parenthetically, Danding was to buy the Noynoy victory would raise the bank for his own account during martial Cojuangco clan banner once again to law days. the skies. The enormous wealth accumuhair rebonding, hairclan cellophane, hair relax, hairby spa, oil, manicure, How did the accumulate lated thehot Cojuangco allowed the pedicure, foot spa, eyebrow trim, hair & make up, hair color….. so much wealth thatfacial, was able to unfamily to control tarlac politics beSan Juan Street, Dumaguete derwrite their political activities? If foreCity the war sending the siblings to we go by historical accounts it was congress representing the province. - 6607After the war sibling business rivalry a typical rag (035) to riches 422 story involving a Chinese immigrant by the divided the family fortune between name of Martin Kho Huang who came José jr. and Eduardo and split tarlac from Xiamen. His son José who into to political camps – that belonghispanicized his name into ing to José Jr and Eduardo. With the Cojuangco, married Antera Estrella demise of the elder Cojuangco the who bore three children Ysidra, sons picked up the political fight Melecio and Trinidad. The family pitting Danding against his first achieved some prominence when cousin Peping who was now supYsidra became the girlfriend of Gen- ported by his brother-in-law Ninoy eral Antonio Luna; Commander –In- Aquino, Cory’s husband and a scion Chief of the Philippine forces who of another well-entrenched political fought the American colonizers. The family in the province. With the declaration of martial law rumor was that the good general hid the gold bullion belonging to the the Cojuangcos were divided between national treasury with the Cojuangco the pro-Marcos and anti-Marcos.the profor safekeeping. Marcos Cojuangco Ramon and Danding With the death of her father José, profited greatly from their association with Ysidra took over the family business. the dictator .Ramon was to wrest control The family business prospered through of the telephone monopoly, the PLDT, its control of the rice trade, money- lend- even as his cousin Danding was to domiing and properties including 12000 hect- nate the coconut industry through his flagares of land which were distributed ship the UCPB, which became his veamong her siblings Juan, Jose Jr, Anto- hicle to take over the San Miguel Corponio and Eduardo. Later on, the family ration. But as the saying goes it seems was to branch into other areas such as that blood is thicker than water and even sugar milling and banking. José Jr and if Danding and Cory’s family did not see Eduardo put up haciendas Luisita and eye to eye in politics, this did not stop Paniqui which were supported by 12, Danding from helping Cory’s family to 000 hectares of sugar lands and two dispose of its First United Bank, now the commercial banks – the Bank of Com- UCPB .In gratitude, Cory’s family gave merce and the First United Bank. The cousin Danding a hefty brokerage fee

which allowed him in later years to take control of the financial institution. Apparently this favor was not forgotten by Cory, because after EDSA when she exempted Hacienda Luisita from the comprehensive agrarian reform law through the technicality of converting it to a corporation, Danding’s hacienda also benefitted from the same deal. Given the seemingly cordial family relations among the Cojuangco, not unexpected in a culture noted for close extended family affinity, it is not surprising that both nephews of Danding, Gibo and Noynoy, will swear to high heavens that there is nothing personal between they and their uncle in the present political contest. In brief they are saying that family transcends politics and presumably blood is thicker than the ballot. Given the above, the question to ask is if any of the cousins make it to Malacanan, what will be the influence of the uncle over the nephews? Secondly what happens to the pending cases against the uncle? During Cory’s time that cases against Danding did not prosper. in fact today Danding has never been better off economically! The fact that Danding has not fielded a presidential candidate clearly shows that he is inclined to help one or both of his nephews. When this happens Macros most powerful crony will l again cast a giant shadow in the corridors of power. A grateful nephew might allow this to happen. However you cut the cake the Cojuangco political card is bound to show up. When this happens i suggest that the coconut farmers forget all about benefitting from the coco levy fund.

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Jesus’ wish ... From page 7 the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. And stop shopping on Sunday. If the store didn’t make so much money on that day, they’d close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families. 8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary – especially one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My name. 9. Here’s a good gift. There are individuals and whole families near you who not only will have no Christmas tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don’t know them, buy some food and (Catan)

a few gifts and give them to Catholic Charities, your church, or some other charity which believes in Me and they will make the delivery for you. 10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don’t do anything in secret that you wouldn’t do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of Mine. Jesus continues: Don’t forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I’ll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I’ll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember … I LOVE YOU.

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT PARTITION WITH DEED OF QUITCLAIM AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS NOTICE is hereby given that the heirs of the late MARIANA TUBALLA, namely Epifania A. Truita, Nicolas T. Alay, Eufracia A. Alberto and Aldes Alaban and the heirs of Eusebia Tuballa, namely: Marcial A. Deloria, Susana D. Montaner, Saturnina D. Armentano, Tomasa D. Alad-ad, Gorgonia D. Sanches, Silvestra D. Baillo and Nicolas A. Deloria, have filed and executed a Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement Partition With Deed of Quitclaim and Waiver of Rights on Lot No. 4900, Pls-759 covered by OCT No. FV7109 situated in Kabonbon, Barangay Bunga, Dauin, Negros Oriental, containing an area of 34,584 sq.m. per Doc. No. 116, Page No. 25, Book No. 1, Series of 2005 of Notary Public Atty. Edmund D. Tubio. The Negros Chronicle Dec. 6. 13 & 20, 2009

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Asserting that the President has the prerogative to declare martial law, human rights officials advised the public not to worry with the declaration because civilian supremacy over the military remains in effect. L-R: CHR-7 Atty. Alejandro Alonso, Jr., CHR Negros Oriental Special Investigator III Jesus Canete, and CHR-7 Chief Investigator Primo Cadampog were the guest speakers during the KApihan forum held to mark the National Human Rights Consciousness Week in Negros Oriental. (PIA NegOr)

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PR Dir. Neil Rio, Community Dir Dr. Teresito Orbeta, Treasurer Bert Fuentes, Pres. Dodo Bustamante, and RF Dir Engr. Gregorio Uymatiao glows with the Rotary colored Rotary Mobile Health Clinic for use in Dumaguete City. Poster is for the End-Polio Drive.

he Rotary Club of Dumaguete South RD 3860 launches on November 29 GEA Events Productions will launch the first ever provincial most prestithe Rotary Mobile Health Unit that will serve the city and its neighboring gious gay beauty pageant entitled FEMMENA CALENDAR QUEEN 2010, An towns. This was made possible through a grant collaboration between the Alternative Pageant With A Purpose on a monthly screening (every first Sunday RC of Honolulu RD 5000, the Consuelo Foundation and the city RD Club. of the month) & the pre-pageant (every second Saturday of the month), and its Representing Rotary Club Consuelo Foundation is an Barnesville, Georgia , USA grand finals on December 11, 2010. Honolulu was Past President organization founded by was founded by Silliman protThis pageant will be participated by the the Christmas Day of 2010 that will be Paddy Griggs, MG Interna- Consuelo Algiers, of the estant missionaries Douglas and Betty Elwood. Its activimonthly winners representing the gemstone granted to the less fortunate families of at tional, Chair Jeff Watanabe of Makati Ayala clan who left ties are principally providing of each month. The proceeds of this event the Consuelo Foundation and a fortune for the indigents of of shelter, guidance, educawill be in a form of goods as white gifts on least 10 barangays in the city. President Glenda Waller of the the Philippines and Hawaii. tion for orphaned children in Little Children of the World. LCW, headquartered in Dumaguete City

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Rights abuses ...

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filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. In Negros Oriental, there are six cases of human rights violations reported to CHR this year compared to nine last year. In Bohol, there are 11 cases reported this year compared to 16 last year while in Cebu there are 26 cases this year and 34 in 2008. Negros Oriental CHR Special Investigator III Jesus Canete attributes the decrease in the number of reported cases of human rights violations to increased awareness among law enforcement officers. “We have increased the frequency of our information drives conducted among the police and Philippine Army personnel,” stressed Canete. The PNP and the Army are also requiring a periodic conduct of information drives for their own ranks on upholding human rights. Around 150 Citizen’s Armed Auxiliaries (CAA) from different detachments in Negros Oriental have likewise undergone the series of trainings conducted by Canete since December 2 this year. After each training, participants make an oath of commitment pledging to respect, promote and protect the rights of cizitens and observe these rights in the per-

of students and workers particularly from Cangmating and Agan-an, Sibulan who use the runway as their “shortcut” in going to their schools and job sites. Some observers added that there were several attempts to fully enclose the airport with a concrete fence but the residents consistently tore down some portions of it so they could continue to use the runway. In fact, even the airport’s management was said to have yielded to the stubborn resistance of the residents and agreed not to patch up the destroyed portion of the fence provided the people themselves will guarantee that there will be no untoward incidents that will occur within the airport premises. Among the recommendations of the Philippine National Police as a result of the initial consultation between Marquez and Aviation Security Group Head Inspector Gilbert Tagayog are: the establishment of a police outpost along the Agan-an Road and the creation of the Crisis Management Committee to be formulated by the Sibulan municipal council.

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From page 6 puter company, to go haywire during the first automated elections in Ma 2010 and for Comelec to then thus declare a Failure of Election. Those who oppose the ML (Martial Law) in Maguindanao are deathly afraid of scenario C, where the Ampatuan Case will be a first round of violence to escalate later into a mjot orgy of violence nationwide (precipitated by bad intentions). GMA did a massive refurbishing after the Ampatuan Massacre by merely allowing chief of staff Eduardo Ermita to announce the declaration of Martial Law and not herself as Commander-in-Chief. That would somehow keep nasty rumors about her personal involvement in the creation of this newfound Proclamation 1959 and avoid putting political color to her various activities. Then she hugged, assured the media families of the 27 media victims, rather than endorse the political enemy of the family –the victims of Mangudadatu –because pretty soon, this family will also be asked to disband –otherwise it will appear like the Palace is withdrawing support from one Warlord only to give authority to another. Should Martial Law have been declared at all? Brilliant lawyer-senator Miriam Santiago said there exists no rebellion and the agents of the Palace are just doing “creative constitutional construction.” Therefore ML is not justified. “No rebellion exists,” says lawyer Harry Roque while former Concon delegate and Comelec chairman Christian Monsod indicated that the phrase “imminent rebellion” was excised off the 1987 Constitution –precisely to disallow its definition to be so liberally interpreted. The explanation of the

formance of their duties, said Canete. (By Rachelle Nessia, PIA) other side is very interesting. The Generals and the Soldiers are one in fear that without the Martial Law mantel, it would have been difficult to recover the 3,000 arms and ammunition of the deadly Ampatuan family with over 2,000 armed men surrounding their area. They needed the iron-hand to collect guns, arrest people and file charges. Now they have the Big Fish (Vice-Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr.), the governor in the Government Hospital –with the tightest of security and 19 other family relatives suspects for questioning. According to the DOJ: the provincial and municipal governments were no longer functioning and the courts were becoming Phantom overnight – never to be as visibly seen by the general public. All these proved the declared Martial Law was extreme useful, according to government apologists. In the next 48 hours or so, Congress in joint session with the Opposition senate (18-5 ratio) will vote for the approval/disapproval of the ML proclamation, as sure as the crow being black, the Proclamation 1959 will be supported because the gallant senators will be outvoted in the extreme since both houses will vote as “one.” This is the first time Martial Law has been declared in a limited way after the strongman rule of Ferdinand Marcos. We have seen the excesses of Martial Law –shattered economy, no global credit, crony capitalism, human rights violations, plus real and institutionalized violence. We still stand four-square against any repeat of the same. Perhaps the extra ordinary situation in Maguindanao justified, in the minds of government, extra ordinary means like Martial Law. It is also one of the powers of the president under the law but subject to congressional confirmation. We have always fought

Canadian robbed ... From page 13

berry phone, Sony digital camera, driver’s licenses and ATM cards. However, before he could instruct the bank to cancel his ATM account, the management informed the Canadian that the ATM cards have been used to withdraw P40,000.00. Lawmen are now on the hunt of the woman suspect who so far has eluded arrest.

Furious protesters ... From page 13

league. The protestors even tried to take his service firearm. The incident, which occurred inside the Unitop department store along Perdices Street started when he was seen taking pictures of the marchers and was angrily confronted by Magallanes and company. To avoid trouble, the policeman decided to withdraw inside the store but was followed by the protest leaders while accusing him of being one of those responsible for the murder of peasant leader Fermin Lorico a few months ago. The policeman only managed to escape from the furious protesters with the help of his colleague.

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he challengers of undefeated Siaton Mayor Bing Arbolado are themselves disunited in disagreeing how to handle the nagging issue of quarrying of the Siaton River. Himself a victim of abusive private contractors, Rey Yap expressed his strong opposition to the continued quarry operations in the town citing their excesses like extracting aggregates from restricted areas like Yap’s privately owned lots. As a biologist, Yap asserts that the continued quarry operations are harmful to the environment. He vowed that,

if elected, he will not compromise his stance Turn to page 19

ATOR YAP Will their alliance hold? Biologist Rey Yap (left) and businessman Albert Ator team up as vicemayor and mayor bets of the Nationalist People’s Coalition in Siaton. But they differ in one major issue, re-channeling and quarrying in the town’s major rivers, which according to Yap harms the environment but apparently does not worry Ator.

usinessman Nilo Tam has decided not to run for Tanjay mayor. Instead, he has been designated to be Sen. Manny Villar’s provincial coordinator of the Nacionalista Party in Negros Oriental. Divesting himself of any desire to seek public office in 2010 amid various appeals of his constituents, Tanjay City Vice-mayor Nilo Tam is at peace with his decision to focus his resources and energy instead in making Senator Manny Villar of the Nacionalista Party win the presidency and Vicegovernor Jose “Petit” Baldado to wrest control of the Capitol from incumbent Governor Dodo Macias II “I am still for Tanjay, in fact, the votes of the province, thus putting us in very reason why I chose to play a big a strong bargaining position for Tanjay’s and historic role in making sure that sake,” he stressed. Turn to page 19 Villar gets the majority of the 714,000

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from this, every night without fail she prays the Rosary at home. According to Resil B. Mojares, the work by Fray Antonio Ubeda could possibly be the first “novel” in Cebuano. First published in 1852 by the Imprenta de los Amigos del Pais in Manila, it was reprinted by the Imprenta de S. Carlos in 1906. More than one hundred and fifty years ago, this sugilanon by the veteran Spanish Recollect missionary in various Visayan parishes became the staple making the rounds in Oriental Negros as elsewhere in its neighboring islands.

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turns hopeless, when faith degenerates into fatalistic acceptance of the way of the world, God sends forth his Spirit as he sent forth his Son, that his purposes may come alive in the lives and in the hearts of men. When days are dark—and days are always dark when Herods rules the earth—“the true light that enlightens every man” shines forth through the mists and the shadow. The Christ is born; the angels sing; and deliverance will come. We must insist that for our own church, for our homes, for our world, the star still shines above the clouds.

against the idea of fighting fire with fire. There is always the danger, that men being what they are, they will violate human rights in the hallowed name of giving justice to the hapless victims. And we affirm that we do not right a wrong by committing another wrong. So with the cache or arms already collected and 19 of the Ampatuan family members in custody for questioning, we feel the backbone of the “rebellion” has been de facto quelled. We say, lift Martial Law immediately and let Democracy take over. If the military cannot crush the Ampatuans using the methods of democracy in two weeks, it cannot deserve to be its qualified defender.

t’s another deja vu in Sta. Catalina. Ex-mayor Leon Lopez took exception to an alleged old agreement that he will only stage a comeback after the end of the term of mayor Ruben Melodia.

Melodia said his campaign is performance based and not money-driven as has always been his practice since joining politics. The decision of Lopez to challenge him thus breaking ranks with the LakasKampi-CMD and joined Governor Dodo Macias’ Nationalist People’s Coalition was not too surprising for Melodia having been

Lopez’ colleague for the past 15 years. Under his first term, Melodia managed to build eight schools, one elementary and high school science schools; more farm to market roads; free transportation of farm produce and waste segregation. Melodia, a lawyer, said that if re-elected his top priorities remain to be educa-

MAYOR MELODIA tion, enhancement of peace and order and agricultural development with the availability of farm inputs and equipment.

Bais’ Christmas treat

Thousands from all over the province gather in Bais City during the December 5 switch on ceremony of the giant Christmas Tree built by a casual employee identified as Oscar Moreno. Bais City Mayor Hector “Tata” Villanueva led his councilors in the lighting of the Christmas tree, fire works display and mini-train ride in the much anticipated P 1.2 million Yuletide extravaganza to the delight of his constituents and visitors.

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BY: DEMS DEMECILLO NEIL RIO

BLOODS-CRIPS clean up drive fosters unity

Members of the rival gangs BLOODS and CRIPS jointly conducted the Dec. 5 clean up drive at the Rizal Boulevard with firm supervision of the Philippine National Police led by Police Supt. Leopoldo Cabanag. The youths heard the exhortations from Mayor Agustin Tuting Perdices and City Peace and Order Council Action Officer Fernando Martinez for them to avoid violence, keep the fragile “truce” intact and channel their energies to positive activities.

ifty-one-year old Canadian national Gerald Joseph Lukaniuk is not only heartbroken but is most likely penniless as well after his Filipina girlfriend allegedly took his money and other valuables before leaving him, Monday.

The victim identified the suspect as Marites Real of Bais City. He said that he arrived at their rented house in

Bagacay, Dumaguete City and found out that his bag containing P 150,000, black Turn to page 12

rate militant protesters allegedly confronted and assaulted a police officer for taking their pictures during Thursday’s rally to condemn the Martial Law declaration of President Macapagal Arroyo in Maguindanao. The alleged victim went to the Lagura. He claims that the three led a Dumaguete Police Station and identified group of persons in hitting him several his alleged attackers as Fabian times despite the intervention of his col Magallanes, Jose Luis Blanco and Joseph Turn to page 12

Nabbed for selling marijuana

Women suspects Emily Aringay, 48, Shirley Pareño, 50, and Jessica Espinosa, all of Silay City were brought to the Dumaguete City Police Station following their arrests near the Robinson’s Mall for allegedly selling marijuana to a police asset. Two matchboxes full of marijuana seeds and leaves were confiscated.

even those Ampatuan massacre murderers. That boggles the mind. But Christmas always shattered limits we clamp on. For some, like Imelda Marcos, the invitation comes as the Guardian notes, while she “clicks a button for servants, in a Manila penthouse, with masterpieces by Picasso, priceless Buddha statues and gold, gold, gold.” Others, like my beggared-classmate, wearily limp to “the City of David” with empty tin cans. Billionaires here dine in “gated enclaves” while many skip meals in the next slum. “There was no room in the inn.” Yet, “Christmas is the only time I know of when men and women, seem by one consent, to open their shut-up hearts freely,”Charles Dickens wrote in 1843. Like the recycled Ebenezer Scrooge, they see “people below them, not as another race of creatures bound on other journeys, but as fellow passengers to the grave.” I’ve never seen my beggar-friend since. But he forms part of Christmases past. As the years slip by, their wraith faces reappear. A bittersweet (chiaroscurro) tone overlays the montage. ROME: “That season comes wherein our Saviour’s birth is celebrated. The bird of dawning singeth all night long.” At the Divine Word fathers Verbiti headquarters, Filipino OFWs sang carols. These included, of course, Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit – (-the Tagalog adaptation of the 1933 Visayan daygon: Kasadya Ning Takna-a. English carols have blotted out Spanish carols like Nacio, Nacio Pastores. Star lanterns and a Nativity crib festooned the hall. But corrosive loneliness contorted faces of OFWs separated from kith and kin, in this “hallowed and gracious time.” Their tears underscore the diaspora’s untabulated costs. Hidden behind those dollar padalas home are: pain, separation, alienation, trauma even. Tiene cara de hambre. Christmas, Filipino SVD fathers told their expat flock, is “Emmanuel,” “God with us” in the dark, loneliness and pain. JAKARTA : Illnesses in family is shattering, specially so for expatriates. We trudged to the Crib in Gereja Theresia (St Therese’s Church), behind the giant mall Sarina. Half a world away, alone in a Los Angeles hospital, a diaspora statistic my younger brother lay dying. Jesse called in January. “Life is fragile,” he mused. “We don’t know when we’ll see each other again. Let’s meet in Cebu.” So, he flew in from LA. Our sister came from Toronto. The wife and I arrived from Bangkok. We had a laughterfilled week with our then 86-year old mother. Our mother went July. “Please. No heroic measures,” our sister-in-law told the cardiac team that rushed in. And by Christmas, Jesse was gone too. The Child of Bethlehem enables us to glimpse beyond the grave. “Death is not the extinguishing of life,” the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore wrote. “It is putting out the lamp because dawn has come.” BANGKOK : From our third floor flat, we’d watch this Thai lady slip into the deserted courtyard of Holy Redeemer Church. Draped in the Advent dawn’s darkness, she’d pray before the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help’— until Misa de Gallo, introduced by Filipino workers, started. Her silhouette brought Isaiah’s lines to mind: “The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light. Kings shall (stream) to the brightness of thy rising.” MUNTINLUPA : Clad in stained orange togs, the prisoner wouldn’t budge.

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If delayed, I’d miss a dinner appointment. Seeing the blank look in my eyes, he murmured : “Don’t you remember me? We were playmates in Cebu. My name is Policarpio….” There is, we’re told, a geography of the heart. Like the Magi, we travel its byways, not merely from

place to place, but from grace to grace. It is a search for what endures amid the transient. Without fail, we find it in those with cara de hambre. “And they found the Child with Mary his mother,” the story goes. Venite adoremus. ( Email: juanlmercado@gmail.com )

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REAL ESTATE

Estate Real Esta te Call: 0918-929-6047

LOTS FOR SALE

LOT-A 1.

Contact: 0918-929-6047 (ARB) REAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE:

Lot NO. 5721, Situated at Apolong, Valencia, Negros Oriental, containing an area of 2,953 square meters. - price: PhP1.8M Neighboring residences are owned by foreigners - Clean title with only two registered owners. ———————————————

LOT-B

2. One property, with two separate titles, being separated by a barangay road passing through them: LOT NO. 4529, Situated at Valencia, Negros Oriental, containing an area of 1,189 square meters and LOT NO. 4528, Situated at Valencia, Negros Oriental, containing an area of 633 square meters - price for the whole property: PhP1.6 M. With more than a hundred standing matured lanzones trees. - Clean title with only one signatory to the deed of sale. ———————--——————LOT-C 3.

BEACH LOT Situated at Dauin, Negros Oriental, containing an area of 7,081 square meters. - Negotiable Price: PhP 15.5M. - Only one signatory to the deed of sale

LOT-D 4.

LOT NO. 6805, Situated at Opao, Seit Siaton, Negros Oriental, containing an area of 22,432 square meters - Price: PhP60.00 per square meter. Elevated property with scenic view of Tambobo Bay where the Yachts can be seen being docked. Just a road away from the river - Clean title. With proper documents. ——————————------—— Contact: 0918-929-6047.

REAL ESTATE

1. Commercial Lot Location: Looc Area 194 sq.m. K-10 Clean title P6 M negotiable 2. House & Lot Location: Bantayan Area 1,852sq.m. 6 bedrooms, garage, lawn huge sala, kitchen fence negotiable K-11 P10M Clean title

LOT FOR SALE Res. area: TCT No. 27722 (clean title) Land area: 3,529 sq. m. Price: P1,500./sq.m. (negotiable) Improvements: 1) GAZEBO w/Cottage, Parking space w/ small car park 2) Assorted bearing fruit trees some are hi-bred variety Look for Jojo Tel. No. 422-4142 Cell # 09212437278 (roaming texting) Owner: Loreta Yu Watson DIRECT BUYERS ONLY

FOR SALE House & Lot, New

PRIME LOT SALE: El Pueblo Genovivo

2 storey, 3 BR, 3 bath, 225 sm floor space. Location: Fatima Village Price: P4.9 million Security fence, landscaping. Call: 0929-662-3078/ 0929-568-4711.

475 sq.m. Clean title, near the New club house Good View of Mt. Talinis

L A ZI PRIME LLOT OT FOR SALE (Kong)

Two sides adjacent to good neighbors two sides free. Negotiable

• l,500 square meters, clean title, • Fronting the Siquijor State College Lazi Campus • Along the national highway • Walking distance from the Church,and and the Lazi Municipal Hall • Lot’s back portion is overlooking the mountains of Maria and onwards • Lot is very conducive to business like an internet café, ideal site for dormitory, restaurants and residences

Call: 0918-929-6047

HOUSE & LOT P1.5M only Ready to occupy, Rush Sale, P1.5M Negotiable. Clean Title. Northern Junob, Dumaguete; Rose Mata Kenon

Call: 09189296047

Call

PRIVATE TRICYCLE P50T only Designed for school transportation; Complete documents. Negotiable Cecil Kenon Aba

Call: 09189296047

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0918 929 6047

LOT FOR SALE • Clean Title TCT T-1666, 1,500 sq mtr @ P3087 per sq mtr • Infront of Siquijor State College, Lazi Campus • Walking distance to Lazi Municipal Hall, Lazi Church, and RP’s biggest convent; • Back portion is overlooking the mountains of Maria and onward; • LOT IS VERY CONDUCIVE to business like an internet café, a dormitory, or residential retirement home.

CALL 0918 9296047 to see and appreciate.

Designed for touring visitors; Also all-service vehicle. Complete Documents , Cecil Kenon Aba

Call: 09189296047

HOUSE & LOT

P2.6M Negotiable 500 sq. meters Clean Title. Terio Calingacion 09189296047

NEW LOTS FOR SALE Bantayan: Area 700 sq. meters P3 M Camanjac: Area 5,138 sq. meters P1,400/sq. meter Cangmating: Area 9, 531 sq. meters P500/sq. meter Dauin: Area 5, 500 sq. meters (along the high way) P700/sq. meter Talay: Area 3, 080 sq. meters P1, 500/sq. meter Balugo, Valencia: Area 5,000 sq. meters P800/sq. meter Balugo, Valencia: Area 1.3 hectares P600/sq. meter EJ. Blanco, Dgte.: Area 400 sq. meters P3,500/sq. meter EJ. Blanco, Dgte.: Area 978 sq. meters (near Dgte. Science High) P2, 500/sq. meter

Palinpinon, Valencia: Area 300 sq. meters (along the road) P600/sq. meter Dgte. National Highway: Area 300 sq. meters P10 M Ajong, Sibulan: (overlooking) Area 800 sq. meters P350/sq. meter Bacong, Area 1000 sq. meters (package deal) P700,000.00 Dgte. National Highway: Area 475 sq. meters P25 M

Call: 0918-929-6047

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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HOUSE AND LOT (K 1)

Area: 160 sqmtrs. Location: Casa Alicia Subd., Candauay, Dgte. City Price: P2.5M Description: 3 bedrooms, garage, lawn, with good neighbors.

HOUSE AND LOT (K 2)

Area: 320 sqmtrs. Location: Casa Alicia Subd., Candauay, Dgte. City Price: P4M/ negotiable Description: 3 bedrooms, garage, lawn, with good neighbors.

Area: 250 sqmtrs. Location: Casa Alicia Subd., Dgte. City Price: P4M Description: 3 bedrooms, garage, lawn, with good neighbors.

AGRI LOT (K 1)

Area: 14,700 sqmtrs. Location: 120 coconuts at Combado, Bacong, Negros Oriental, with Price: P4.5M negotiable Right of way and good neighbors.

HOUSE AND LOT (K 4)

Area: 900 sqmtrs. Price: P1.5M Location: Combado, Negros Oriental (Bacong) Description: Accepts 2 payments, 3 bedrooms, with underground, Garage, lawn, 3 rooms of piggery and respectful neighbors.

HOUSE AND LOT (K 5)

Area: 1,200 sqmtrs. Price: P 2M Location: Upper, Cantil-e Description: 3 bedrooms, garage, lawn, right of way and good Neighbors.

AGRI LOT (K 2)

Area: 2,280 sqmtrs. Price: P500 Thousand Location: Lutao, Bacong, Negros Oriental Description: 4 coconut trees and sources of wood trees.

HOUSE AND LOT (K 7)

RUSH SALE

D SOL

Location: Northern Junob, Four Bedrooms, Open style living area 2 CR’s (inc. ensuite to main bedroom) Sari-Sari Store possible fifth bedroom Under Cover Parking, approx 8 minutes to downtown (4 mins. to Lee Super Plaza)

LOT FOR SALE (K 8)

Northern Junob, Area: 4,908 sq.m. Products: 100 coconut, Hundreds of corn plantation Price: P4.9M. Accept 2 payments, with Clean Title

BEACH LOT FOR SALE (K 9)

Location: Sibulan; Area: 400 sq.m.; Price: P2M (negotiable) Clean Title

LOT FOR SALE (K 10) Lot : area 220 sqmtrs. , ideal for simple residence, near Silliman Heights subdivision, has a huge barangay road and there is a short cut roads if ever there is a road renovations someday, clean tilte, price ; 160, 000

RUSH SALE

House and lot : area : 200 sqmtrs. bungalow house, landscape, has a right of way, clean title, descent neighbors, price : P350, 000 still negotiable, place: Combado, Bacong, Negros Oriental, 15 minutes going to Dumaguete City.

BEACH LOT FOR SALE (K 12)

Beach lot : area : 1,000 sqmtrs. place: Bacong, Negros Oriental , goodneighbor, price 2.5 m, ideal for mini resort, clean title

HOUSE AND LOT (K 13)

House and Lot : area 300 sqmtrs. near the beach, clean title, descent neighbors, very near to municipal public market, police stations, elementary and highschool area,

HOUSE AND LOT (K 14)

HOUSE AND LOT (K 3)

FOR SALE:

STOCKS NEW ST OCKS

HOUSE AND LOT (K 11)

House and Lot , area : 500 sqmtrs. fenced, near health center, with huge right of way that can be accessible road that connects to Bagacay, Rosario Heights and even going to Valencia, near highway, with two bearing mango fruits, huge garage, still have enough space for landscapes or even building a rest house, 3 bedrooms, clean title, price : 1.6 m but still negotiable.

HOUSE AND LOT (K 15)

House and lot, area 450 sqmtrs. bungalow house, 4 bedrooms, fenced, with garage and landscape, near daycare center, near highway, huge right of way, price: 2.6m, clean title and the price is still negotiable, it is 8 minutes going to Dumaguete City. Location: Northern Junob near Silliman Heights

HOUSE AND LOT (K 16)

House and Lot , 580 sqmtrs, 2 storey, with garage, landscape , in front of the way, 4 bedrooms, fenced, friendly descent neighbors, price 2.6 m, clean title. Location: Northern Junob near Silliman Heights

NEW ST OCKS 2009 STOCKS HOUSE AND LOT (K 17) House and Lot, 500 sqmtrs, 2 bedrooms, old house, w/ right of way Location: Northern Junob, Dgte. City Price: P600 thousand, clean title.

LOT (K 18)

Lot, Buntis, Bacong, Neg.Or. Price: P1.5m/negotiable, clean title, area: 1,500 sqmtrs.

HOUSE AND LOT (K 19)

House and Lot, Northern Junob, area: 80 sqmtrs. (Rush Sale) 3 bedrooms, clean title, garage, fenced, Price: P1.7M / negotiable

HOUSE AND LOT (K 20)

House and Lot, Combado, Bacong, area: 700 sqmtrs. new house, 3 bedrooms, landscape, has a right of way, clean title

HOUSE AND LOT (K 21)

House and Lot, Bagacay, area: 250 sqmtrs. landscape, fenced, 2 bedrooms, Price: P1.6 / negotiable.

Call: 09189296047 FOR SALE PRICE IS VERY CHEAP AND NEGOTIABLE 10.45 Hectares Agro-Forestry Farm Suitable as Upland Resort or Swine/Poultry Farm Location: Mayabon, Zamboanguita

• 250 Grafted Mango Trees; 2-6 years old • 300 Jackfruit Trees; 3 years old • 6,000 Ipil-ipil trees • 10,000 Mixed Forest Trees * Gmelina * Mangium * Mahogany * Narra * Eucalyptus • with Farmhouse and Water Pump 500 meters fromf National Highway through Barangay Road with clean title, without encumbrances

Call: 09189296047

Call 0918-929-6047

(M1)FARM LOT Area: 1.6 hectare Location: Mayabon, Zamboanguita BEACHLOT – 2nd lot from seashore Area: 1497 sqmtrs. Location: Mayabon, Zamboanguita Rush Sale Package Price: P1.6M

(M3) BEACHLOT -W/ BEACH HOUSE Area: 1000 sqmtrs. Location: Campaclan, Sibulan Dgte. City Price: P5M

(M4) BEACHLOT (1) Area: 4 hectares@450/sqmtrs. (2) Area: 1 hectare@1500/sqmtrs. w/ seawall and w/right of way from highway to the Beach Lot. Location: Malatapay, Zamboanguita COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT -1ST Floor Only P20,000/month Taft Street, Dgte. City

LOT F O R S A L E 573 sq.m., P2,625,000 Along the road Daro, Dumaguete City

Teves-Macias feuds ... From page 1

otwithstanding the more than P64 million already appropriated by the administration of Valencia Mayor Odol Gonzales Jr. for the improvement of its water works system for the past six years, the town was cited as having the highest e.coli contamination in its drinking water derived from household faucets among the nineteen towns and cities tested by the Integrated Provincial Health Office.

While Dumaguete City’s drinking water tested negative of e.coli presence, 68 percent of water samples taken from household faucets, 50 percent from communal faucets and 37 percent from shallow and deep wells in Valencia are contaminated of e.coli bacteria. Dr. Felix Sy, Provincial Health Officer-I explains that e.coli bacteria are derived from human and animal wastes which contaminate drinking water sources and can cause water borne diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, diarrhea and amoebasis. Medical authorities advised the residents to boil or put chlorine on their drinking water. The water samples taken in the first three quarters of 2009, also show that the drinking water of Bais City, Zamboanguita and Manjuyod were also contaminated by e.coli bacteria at 43 percent and 25 percent, respectively. At the outset, Valencia water works system manager

Ator-Yap ...

Engr. Randy Dinampu tried to dismiss the report by claiming that the samples were taken in 2007. However, upon verification, Dr. Sy maintains that the samples tested and the results presented were based on this year’s study. Vice-mayor Doro Olasiman said that his town gets the bulk of its drinking water supply Sitio Catmon, a major tributary and part of Banica River bounded by Barangays Apolong and Sagbang. The other two water sources are the Maite and Kinudkuran Springs in Bongbong and Lunga. Olasiman concedes that the town has already invested millions of pesos in its water works system but laments that the quality of drinking water remains poor. Provincial Sanitary Inspector Noel Ferrero said that a water works system does not only

Local journalists ... (From page 1)

(From page 12) on the matter. In contrast, Ator repeatedly said that he is in favor of the Capitol-sanctioned re-channeling and quarry activities. Mayor Arbolado has been at the receiving end of brickbats and earned the ire of Governor Dodo Macias for continually opposing the extraction of quarry materials. The Ator-Yap tandem is boosted by the presence of their full line-up for the municipal council. They are planter William Kirit, Zaldy Villacampa, businessman Steve Macahig, nurse Judith Gadingan, businessmen Lenlen Sun, Wilson Erolon and Barangay Captains Dodong Radoc, Canaway and Edgar Ragay, Caticugan.

declared in any part of the country without clear evidence of rebellion, which is an organized effort to overthrow the government. The journalists made their third peaceful gathering and protest in front of the ABS CBN mini studio along Hibard Avenue. The Dumaguete Press Club is headed by Florence Baesa, anchor of “Dumaguete Tonight” public affairs program of DYEM ENERGY FM. She led the journalists in the opening prayer, while the KBP \chapter is headed by Roy Busillo, \DYSR station manager who led in the closing prayer.

Should she ...

people.

(Umbac)

From page 7

focused and are sensitive to the zig and zag of political fortunes – we could not help but have mixed feelings of anxiety and apprehension on the dark unknowns after the 2010 elections. What with the GMA aura preoccupying the Filipino psyche. Will her presence in the active service contribute to the stability and unity that our country needs? ———————— Indeed there are reasons and reasons for and against the presidential decision to run for congress. Let’s make this very clear however, the president is perfectly within her rights to seek for elective posts other than re-election to the presidency. There are no legal impediments that should be considered to circumscribe the ramifications of her decision. These she must confront herself. ———————— Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said that the president having already served in the highest position in government should give chance to others to serve the

————————Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz of Lingayen-Dagupan is more candid and forthright in his objection to the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo congressional run. “She manifests addiction to power, exhibits lack of propriety and remains fixated to have a Charter Change.” Once elected “as soon as possible to target the Office of Prime Minister.” Strong words from a man of God. ———————— Pres. Macapagal-Arroyo is hard-working, intelligent, knowledgeable, very proactive. With her in congress after 2010 the fate of the country will be pregnant with intriguing possibilities. Will good public governance be enhanced thereby? ———————— Assuming there will be a groundswell of opposition to her candidacy, which is her right, will the president listen to the people and abandon her quest for a congressional seat? She would need another soulsearching moment for this. ———————Should she or shouldn’t she? What do you think?

he served as congressman, his grandson Pryde Henry is now the incumbent district representative and son Gary, currently the Finance Secretary. On the other hand, the only viable heir to the Macias political dynasty appears to be Board Member Erwin Macias, who is now gunning for a seat at the Dumaguete City Council. Dodo replies Teves’ barbs Re-electionist Governor Emilio “Dodo” Macias II strongly denied the allegations of former 3 rd District Rep. Meniong Teves that he owns some lot near the Lake Balanan, which is the main reason why even as 2nd district representative for nine years, he poured millions of pesos of his pork barrel in developing Lake Balanan, which is situated in Siaton. As to the sorry state of the roads in the second district during his incumbency as congressman, Macias said that he

managed to rehabilitate the road network of Tanjay City. Macias again appeals to the Teveses not to be outraged if members of the Nationalist People’s Coalition decided to challenge the mostly incumbent anointed bets of the administration Lakas-KampiCMD. The bickering of the candidates of the two camps led to the break-up of the local LakasNPC coalition. He casts the blame for the local coalition’s demise to the half hearted support given by 3 rd Dist. Rep. Pryde Henry Teves to his re-election bid. Meniong Teves has given his all-out support to Vice-governor Jose “Petit” Baldado’s challenge to Dodo’s bid for reelection after Macias decided to field his own candidates in the 3rd district. Baldado was buoyed by the Teveses assurances but vowed to work even harder to convince the voting public that he is the best alternative to the current Capitol top occupant.

mean the construction of reservoir or other infrastructure but also include the purchase of purification and disinfection equipment and a sound monitoring scheme. Olasiman vowed to cooperate and study the recommendations of the Provincial Health

Office, German Agency for Technological Cooperation and other stake holders to come up with ways and means to organize a local drinking water quality monitoring committee to ensure a clean and safe drinking water for his constituents as soon as possible.

to your... Tanjay mayor ... Listen (Muffet) (From page 2) sultation as required by the

Local Government Code under RA 7160; no sufficient public hearings nor consultations were conducted prior to the passage of the two ordinances; 3. These violated the Constitutional principles of check and balance between the executive and legislative branches; 4. These violated provisions of RA 9184 otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act MAYOR SIDE : The city legal office Atty Arnel Vivar, speaking for Mayor Lawrence Teves said the case is purely political harassment and motivated with innuendos without basis. The mayor will reply to the case on Dec. 17. They added, they will also reply with any case filed before the Ombudsman. They pointed at Vice Mayor Nilo Tam as the instigator of the complaint using his political supporters to harass city hall officials. Tam decided not to run for city mayor. He was appointed by Sen Villar as provincial NP coordinator for Negros Oriental.

Morality in ... (Tulabing)

From page 8

this destructive politics”. In this situation of widespread confusion, it is not surprising that apathy and cynicism with regard to politics have taken hold of the minds and hearts of many Filipinos. Tragically, many Filipinos have lost trust in political leaders from left, right, and center, worse still in the political institutions themselves which are perceived by many to be corrupted. Among an increasing number of our people, there is a sense of hopelessness about our country and the possibility of genuine reform. Ang tanan unta nga mga sector sa atong katilingban, ang common good dyud unta ang tanawon nila diha sa pagpili og mga kandidato, ug dili ibase lamang sa mga kandidato nga maayong mosuporta sa kaugalingong interest lamang sa usa ka sector. And it is very evident that the root of this crisis is the Erosion of Moral Values. We believe that at the bottom of our political chaos is a crisis of moral values, a crisis of truth and justice, a crisis of unity and

(From page 7)

fin tuna. In Dr. Don Colbert’s book entitled “What would Jesus Eat”, fish oil eaters like. Eskimos in Greenland have very low percentage in coronary heart disease. This study was conducted by Dr. J. Dyerberg in the late 1970s also showed that although Eskimos have a diet rich in oils of cold water fatty fish and seals they have a low level of bad cholesterol or LDL and high level of good cholesterol or HDL. Sources say that dietary factors link to cause breast cancers are meats, total fat, saturated fats, alcohol, refined sugar, dairy and total calories. While those which can prevent breast cancer are fish, whole grains, legumes, cabbage vegetables, nuts and fruits. Cancer has opened my eyes to the myriad of foods which has the natural way to heal. In Genesis 1:30, God said “to every breast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food.”

solidarity for the sake of the common good and genuine peace. Truth has become a victim of political partisanship as well as of transactional politics. Because of this crisis of values in our public life, the common good and the plight of the poor are being ignored. We witness the anguish of poor farmers affected by rising prices of farm inputs and decreasing prices for their products. Indigenous people, farmers and fishermen in our dioceses are filled with anxiety about the negative effects of mining, commercial logging, illegal quarrying and fishing, and the continual threat of displacement from one’s ancestral lands. More regrettable is the common knowledge that many of our politicians are behind such ventures that disregard the common good. Our bishops in the Philippines realize that the root cause of our debilitating situation is the erosion of moral values . Its external manifestations are votebuying in different forms, deceit and dishonesty, corruption, manipulation and a deadening preoccupations with narrow political interests, perceived in practically all branches and at all levels of government.

Why rebellion ... (From page 6)

rebellion are justified because rebellion is considered a “continuing” crime. So the government is hitting several birds with one stone with this imaginary rebellion theory. First, it gave justification for the declaration of Martial Law. Second, it justified the warrantless arrests, which otherwise would already be legally defective if the charge were merely murder. But what I fear is that this rebellion charge against the Ampatuans may not stand in court. Yet I feel, that may precisely be the whole point.

critical repor ting reporting (Catan)

HOW MEDIA SEES IT, AND NOT OTHERS

BY ELY P. DEJARESCO

(email: elydejaresco@yahoo.com)

Dodo invokes ... (From page 2)

to finish their grandstanding speeches and repetitive questions.Tomorrow they will still try to make a verdict whether or not to have ML lifted, and as to when. As we expect, it will take Congress longer time to debate about Martial Law, compared to the single stroke of Proc. 1959 which placed Magindanao under ML. So who’s delaying? MILITANTS RIDING. The militants also have found the ML declaration a good occasion to drumbeat their cause, hoping to agitate the public. But no public is being agitated enough nowadays. Makabalaw na, so says the Negrenses’ expression. -o0oThe Filipino nation and people are now metamorphosing into political maturity. Look how the congressional debates went. Very sober with few occasional outbursts, unlike in the past where shoutings and mudslingings abound. Not much anymore today. The TV cameras are just focusing a very small portion of some demonstration just to make it look big on the screen and justify such spot coverage before its TV director. But in reality, they were just pockets of street disorders in some corner. That people can’t be easily fooled nowadays indicate that the public is no longer as dumb as before. Thanks to the political rhetorics.

Partial Comelec...

Tam to focus ...

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(From page 12) He adds, “ Petit has a good chance of vanquishing the incumbent, if we are only diligent in our campaign.” On Art Regalado’s bid to retake the city’s top post in tandem with Neil Salma, Tam shares “people really want change, but they must realize that they should work for it and help Regalado, if only to restore the city’s old fame of cultural excellence.” A number of Tam’s die-hard supporters are saddened by his decision not to seek election in 2010 but others felt that it only goes to show that Tam was really not that ambitious but rather sincere in all his pronouncements.

2. Marciano Maravillas (Lakas) VA L L E H E R M O S O Mayor: 1. Oliver Bongoyan (LP) 2. Joniper Villegas (NP) V ice Ma y or : May 1. Marianne Gustilo (NP) 2. Henry Hermoso (Ind) 3. Linneo Olladas (LP) Z A M B OA N G U I TA Mayor: 1. Kit Marc Adanza (NPC) 2. Mario Pinili (Lakas) V ice Ma y or : May 1. Glenson Alanano (Lakas) 2. Samson Elnar (NPC)

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chases. The Cafeteria will no longer distribute plastic bags for free; customers needing plastic bags will have to purchase them at the counter. Paper bags will be used for packing dried items. Plastics will still be used for wet items but the Cafeteria will not allow doubling of plastics. Regulars who do take-outs comprise the bulk of the Cafeteria’s customers who are recipients of plastics. To help them eliminate plastics, and avoid the long queue, they are given an option under the new arrangement to order ahead of

time and leave their canisters with the Cafeteria. They can pick up by lunchtime their canisters with their orders from a separate counter. The advisory explained that the new arrangement supports the University’s efforts at institutionalizing eco-friendly practices on campus. It admitted that customers will experience inconvenience at the start but noted that the resistance will be temporary. “It is our hope, however, that over time, you will find our new system of doing things in the Cafeteria encouraging of your respective approaches to greening your lifestyle.”

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IN BILLION PESOS

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PRIZE FUND TAXES PAID

3.92 1.85 0.34

4.75 2.37 0.52

6.12 3.06 0.68

6.44 3.17 0.70

7.06 3.57 0.81

6.73 3.37 0.76

7.49 3.75 0.84

9.31 4.44 1.02

10.03 4.81 1.11

11.50 5.56 1.30

14.74 6.74 1.57

16.12 7.38 1.73

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all on record. Our sales increased from 3.9 billion pesos in 1995 to 18.69 billion pesos in 2007. Since the beginning of the lotto games in 1995, we were able to give 57.5 billion pesos worth of prizes, produce 300 new millionaires, and provide 31.4 billion pesos worth of charity to more than one million kababayans in need of medical assistance nationwide. With only 1,500 outlets all over the country and our small army of sweepstakes ticket sellers, we surely know how to make things work: playing lotto, sweepstakes and STL (Small Town Lottery) is giving to charity.

18.55 8.51 1.85

23.04 10.38 2.27