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VOL . 40 No. 29 Dumaguete City, Philippines Sunday, December 29, 2013

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Disasters TOP 2013 NC stories nvironmental destructions, and government anomalies, are topnotchers in this year’s TEN TOP STORIES of the year 2013 as compiled by the weekly editions of the Negros CHRONICLE. Two major typhoons, a 6.2 intensity earthquake, It started as the year was just beginning on Jan. 3 six dead in flash floods,, underwater storm surge at last year when typhoon Auring slammed the shores of Apo Island world diving site, easily landed on top the Dumaguete port area and smashed local boats of the major natural disaster stories this year in the and sending adrift a passenger vessel whose hundreds province of Negros Oriental. To page 9

All job orders need Sanggunian approval in 2014

he provincial board has ruled that it will be the policy of the provincial government to secure approval by the provincial board of all hirings of job orders. In short, no job order worker may be hired without the express approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. There are job orders board. who are hired without the In the past, job orders express approval of the pro- hired even without a budget vincial board therefore, are rectified with a retrotechnically there is no ap- active approval of the hiring proved budget for their sala- agreement and the board apries since there is no approval. proval by the provincial To page 7

GREEN Christmas, New Year urged…

Like big boys winning a marbles game Mayor and Vice Mayor give each other a big “Apir” on their victory; Middle: new Bishop Msgr JULITO CORTES; and at right, Governor and Vice Gov sharing power at the capitol, but how long will it last?

Fantasy turned reality I BY KOJAK

must confess, Christmas has never been much of a holiday for me. I grew up very poor and never had much of a Christmas as a child. I won’t bore you with a long litany of my sufferings as I grew up. It suffices to say, I was lucky to get a meal each day. Often, on weekends, I did not eat at all. I had a mother and father but I had no “family”. day. Church for me was a place “rich” people, Over the years, my nomadic profession and lack of dressed in nice clothes, went on weekends. a real family, pretty much made Christmas just another Christmas, for me, was not so much about the birth of Christ and was pretty much just another To page 7

ith all the environmental destructions and natural calamities during the past year, would it not be wise for all of us to start dreaming of a Green New Year 2014? The Dept of Environ- tims and to reduce the seament and Natural Re- son’s impact on the environsources thru Sec. Ramon ment. Let us celebrate but rePaje has called on Filipinos to avoid overindulgence duce carbon footprints in during the holidays out of consideration of those afTo page 7 sympathy for disaster vic-

Let Christmas be everyday... Y By: FR ROY CIMAGALA

ES, indeed, let the spirit of Christmas be a daily affair for all us. It should not just be a yearly observance which we drown with a lot of fanfare and merry-making. It should not just be a historical event that we want to remember with some magical nostalgia. Christmas has to be a way of life itself.That’s why Christmas always evokes joy and peace. To page 6

“I DON’T KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS, BUT I KNOW WHO HOLDS THE FUTURE.”

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EPCALM offers help to leukemia patients

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

Of negativizing SAROs in the Year of the Horse

B Photo shows, from left, EPCALM Directors Sunny Ku, Mitchell Duran, Dr. Demerre, Gov. Degamo, and Directors Marietta and Riodil Montebon. Not in photo are EPCALM President and CEO Justice Demerre, and Administration Head Pamela Galvez. For inquiries on EPCALM’s services, please visit: www.epcalm.org. By MITCHELL DURAN Communications Specialist UNICEF Childrens’ Fund

he founders and organizers of EPCALM which started at the St Lukes Medical Center in Quezon City but with origins in Dumaguete, took the opportunity during the Christmas break to plant its seeds in Negros Oriental thankfully with the eager support of local public and civic leaders. EP CALM means Club of Dumaguete North raise public consciousness Erwin P. Cabanag Adult (RCDN) in Bantayan, on leukemia and the three Leukemia Ministry. The late Dumaguete City. service arms of Erwin was one of the city’s “Leukemia is not a death EP C ALM— spir itua l, public prosecutors who sentence. Together, let us medical and financial, andied of Leukemia years help these patients and their chored on its mandate and back. His death sparked the families help themselves,” mission that God is the ministry to help those simi- she added. Hope, the Healer, and the larly in need, not only here She noted that a Provider. but nationwise, and world Dumagueteño, Rey Equio, Earlier, EPCALM prewide. There is now an out- recently died of leukemia. sented its program minispouring of international as- A former active member of tries and services at a dinsistance to this medical and Rescue One, he had been ner at Dr. Rico Absin’s spiritual ministry. an EPCALM-serviced pa- “Christmas House”, and “We extend our hand tient since June this year. before the members of the to journey with leukemia With public awareness, it is Dumaguete Running Club, patients and their families hoped that more cases will hosted by Arthur and Delia towards wholeness.” This be reported toward com- Chua, honorary EPCALM was the message of Dr. ing up with a more realistic Trustees. EPCALM OfficErlyn Cabanag-Demerre, incidence data on leukemia ers also had a brief presenFounder of the the in Dumaguete, as well as on tation for Governor Roel EP CALM (Erwin P. a country levelS., Demerre Degamo, who assured the Cabanag Adult Leukemia said. commitment of his adminMinistry) Adult Leukemia This was part of istration in linking patients Foundation of the Phils. Fri- EPCALM’s “homecoming” to needed social and reday night before the Rotary awareness campaign, to lated services.

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efore anything else: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! It’s the year of the horse! So the fungsuey says. -o0o-

For some people, Christiimas time like time is the saddest part of the year. Each one has his story to tell. But be glad, because the birth of the Christchild spells victory (over sin). This time is also a time for others to cross the bar, from dependence to independence. Crossing the bar of emancipation is to independence is a challenging era. Somehow, it will come to pass. -o0oGod plans everything. So don’t worry. The author said that 95% of the things we worry about will not come to pass. So, be happy, don’t worry. Or, feel free to worry, for these won’t come to pass anyway. -o0oFASHIONABLE IT wouldseem that it is now fashionable for the dept of budget and management to “negativize” approved special allotment release orders or SAROs for one reason or another. Call it coincidence but the conspiracy of events might be contributory to the negativizing of SAROS meaning, virtual withholding of already approved amount for projects form the national DBM. First, there is that on going investigation of fake SAROS . it is possible that for fear of fallinginto this catgegory, the DBM might have played safe by negativizing some SAROs we hope not only in negros oriental. Second, we have this startling discovery by Vice GovMark Macias himselfwho is an orthopedic surgeon, that there is a much cheaper automatic oxygen unit supplier in

Cebu with a price down to P35M as compared to the budgetedP50Million by capitol experts whoever they are. Macias discovered a difference of P15Milliion and Pl5 million is not peanuts these days, maybe ten years from now. Third, is perennial politics. Just because the governor is not a Liberal party member, people up their could easily find minor slips and disrupt Degamo’s programs, this time, P100M for the provincial hospital expansion which was a negativized SARO We truly agree about the NOPH expansion because at the rate people are getting sick these days, simply overcrowds NOPH even overnight. Thanks to the town ambulances w hose speed-lover dirvers find it convenient to rush tow npatients to the provincial hospital. Our secondary and primary hospitals in the districts are no longer in top shape. These are also in sick mode. So it is well for the provincial attorney Richard enojo to seek some reconsideration for the latest negative SARO reposed on P100M from the Dept of Health. Although he finds it funny sometimes, he loves his boss so padayuanna lang. But all these must be crystal clear and transparent because it is not their money but the peoples,. We also don’t mind negativizing SAROS so long as these are legally justified. Devoid of personal if not political agenda behind the scenes. But in the event the P12M intelligence fund metamorphoses into disallowed expense and is issued a disallowance order by COA, then who will pay but the accountable officer. Not the provincial board beecaue it had no

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MEDIA LAST NIGHT

Christmas Fellowship

Photo shows Dr. Erlyn Demerre and husband Engr. Justice Demerre Pres. & CEO, being honored with a certificate of appreciation by Rotary Club of Dumaguete North President Raffy Orillana and Secretary Aris Manaligod. Also on hand during the 23rd regular RCDN meeting were the other RCDN officers: Atty. Ernie Vlecia, vice president; Eduardo Banogon, treasurer; and Directors—Atty. Reynaldo Piñero, Ramon Cabrera, Atty. Gildo Agoncillo, Atty. Nilo Ruperto, Atty. Deo Eltanal, Atty. Herbert Timtim, Atty. Dominador Uy, William Tacaldo and Carmela Elli.

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BROADCAST MEDIA COMMUNITY took a break from the daily grind as they celebrated Christmas and the New Year with a fellowhip dinner at the Dumaguete Press Club compound along the’Rizal boulevard last night, Saturday. They also raised P10,000 as their additional donation for the victims of typhoon Yolanda in Leyte.

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Editorial

Takes two generations

resident Aquino who means well is too naïve to believe that reforms and changes in the system of governance, particularly the pursuit of the straight path (daangmatuid) will occur under his term. No. If serious, it should take at least two generations to get a breed of honest ,committed , and transparent public servants. And it starts with today’s children, not with the old folks. Unless we seriously train our periscopes to the new generation or two, the present one is a hopeless case. It was good that PNoy started it. He was the guy because he did not need the money and, he was not used to stealing money because he is a rich boy who has been provided everything by Mom since Day One. In a note before his assassination, Ninoy, the father, already told PNoy the son to be ready to take over and take care of Mom. He did not know that the son

was destined to take care of the nation, not just Mom. The president cannot do all things at the same time. Since he is not used to multi-tasking , then he has to bungle along the way. He could be branded as the most incompetent, inexperienced leader, but for many such an (un-adulterated ) kind is the best since he only has goodwill. If a crook takes the place of PNoy in 2016, then he better kiss his dreams goodbye because things will just go back to the old ways once a dishonest and corrupt leader takes over. So look around and see who will take over. And finally don’t forget the children and the next because they are our only hope—so long as they are oriented and reared in the proper manner. Happy New Year guys!

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Dateline Manila by Bingo P. Dejaresco

OPE Francis in his September 16 homily which is given daily at Santa Marta has called the faithful to be actively involved in politics. Of course, there are volumes of Church documents saying so, especially after the Second Vatican Council—and even hereabouts, the Philippines bishops said the same but rather more categorically in their Pastoral Exhortation on Philippines Politics and in the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP-II). But Pope Francis in all trine of the Church, he said stressing the need for humility simplicity and candor said it that politics “is one of the and love. “A leader who seemingly bereft of any theo- highest forms of charity, doesn’t love, cannot govern— logical jargon and rhetoric. because it serves the com- at best they can discipline, they He rejected the idea that “a mon good.” Which is why, can give a little bit of order, but good Catholic doesn’t med- he said, one cannot just they can’t govern… and every dle in politics.” That is not a shrug it off since every citi- man, every woman who has to good path, he said, because zen is responsible for par- take up the service of govern“a good Catholic meddles in ticipating in politics ac- ment, must ask themselves politics, offering the best of cording to his/her ability. two questions: ‘Do I love my Reflecting on the Gospel people in order to serve them himself, so that those who govern can govern…that they about the centurion (Lk 7:1- better? Am I humble and do I can govern well, that they can 10) who humbly and confi- listen to everybody, to diverse love their people, that they can dently asked for the healing of opinions in order to choose the serve their people, that they his servant, the Holy Father best paths? If you don’t ask talked about the role of those these questions, your governcan be humble.” Citing the Social Doc- who hold political power, To page 16

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he New Year is a time for optimism. No matter how bleak or how low life sometimes brings us, the New Year always ushers hope for much better, happier days ahead. That is the reason why we greet each other a "happy" new year. Let me offer my prayers for a bountiful new year for everyone. For those wo lost practically everything due to natural calamities, here is a sincere prayer and hope that the new year will allow them to recover and rebuild. For those who lost their jobs this year, here's hoping that in the new year, you find work, or work finds you. For those who oppose the freshly minted law on Reproductive Health, I hope that the new year will provide another opportunity to ventilate and advance their cause in clamping down this piece of legislation, this time, in the courts of law. For those who have felt dissatisfaction on the poor performance of their incumbent political leaders, the new year certainly brings hope and opportunity to re-assess, and if warranted, choose others to run the affairs of government. For those living in the crossfires of war, we hope the new year will bring peace. For those who have been injured, we hope the new year brings healing. As we welcome the new year, let us all be filled with hope that despite the odds, life will be better, happier. I remember my favorite movie, "Shawshank Redemption," when Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) left a letter to fellow prisoner Red (Morgan Freeman): "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies" There is always good reason to be hopeful. Happy New Year! 40 40

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Unwanted

is mother didn’t want him to be born. His father deserted him. He could have stomped his feet, wailed, and be mad at the whole world. But this man carries around a smiling face, a singing heart, and a guitar that chases your blues away. He strums his guitar with incomplete fingers, and praise God with his music. He said he has all the reasons to be joyful. Despite being an unwanted baby, he knows that Jesus loves him so much that He died for his sake. This truth makes him see the world through a kaleidoscope of colors. He preaches God’s goodness in his life and give others love that he had missed. Meeting this man made cancer so puny. Are you lonely? Do you feel that you have been set aside from all the

ES, indeed, let the spirit of Christmas be a daily affair for all us. It should not just be a MUFFET DOLAR yearly observance which we drown with a VILLEGAS lot of fanfare and merry-making. It should not just be a e-mail: blue_bell57@yahoo.com historical event that we want to remember with some magical nostalgia. Christmas has to be way of life itself. It’s a spirit, more than anything else, a truth of faith that is supposed to animate every cell and pore of our being. It’s the marvellous reality that whoever and however we are in this earthly life, we are actually with Christ, conformed to him, formally or informally, regardless of whether we acknowledge it or not. To page 16 That’s why Christmas always evokes joy and peace. Amid the ruins left by the natural calamities and the even bigger man-made disasters due to our pride and attachments that cause a Yolanda of partisan anger and hatred, a storm surge of collective cruelty and insensitivity Email: among ourselves, the spirit of Christmas is what we need roycimagala@gmail.com most urgently. ( The Wall Street Journal first Let’s learn the many precious lessons of Christ- published this editorial in it’s The radical objective reality about ourselves is Christmas issue in 1948. It has that we have been created by God in his image and mas. Christ born in a manger, Christ who is God been republished every year likeness, through the Son who later on became man emptying himself to become man and to suffer all to re-create us after we have fallen into sin and left the inhumanity of man, etc.—he shows us how to since then. ) live in this life. alienated from God. hen Saul of Tarsus set We have to learn how to be simple and humout on his journey to Christ is the very pattern of our being. If Damascus the whole of we want to know who we really are, how we ble. These traits are never a sign of weakness. ought to be, we should not look for references On the contrary, they are a sure path to our ob- the known world lay in bondother than Christ himself. And Christ is not jective and original greatness that we lost but age. There was one state, and JOHNNY some distant, frozen model or idea that we was recovered and enhanced for us through it was Rome . There was one MERCADO master for it all, and he was Christ. strive to follow. Caesar. (E-mail: This is the truth that we should relish together Tiberius He is alive, and he is in us, he wants to be with Everywhere there was juanlmercado@gmail.com ) us always, he identifies himself with us whatever with whatever ham, cheese, beer and lechon we will civil order for the arm of the be having this Christmas. That’s why the celebraour situation may be and shows us how to live that Roman law was long. Everysituation. This is what Christmas is all about. It’s tion of Christmas should have an eminently theo- where there was stability, in take the grain from the fields Christ knocking at our heart’s door, asking to come logical character, going beyond the social and sen- government and in society, for and the flax from the spindle the centurions saw that it was to feed the legions or to fill the timental. in, to be born in us and to live with us. We need to input the truths of faith to the so. We have to be more aware of this reality of hungry treasury from which diBut everywhere there vine Caesar gave largess to the Christmas. More than that, we have to learn to merely natural and human elements of the feswas something else, too. people. There was the step into that reality and live it as best as we tivity that always have a way, given our weakThere was oppression – could, locking ourselves in it always as much ened condition, to intoxicate and desensitize us for those who were not the impressor to find recruits for the circuses. There were as possible and actively corresponding to it to the greater wonders of our life. friends of Tiberius Caesar. with all the might that we have. There was the tax gatherer to To page 15 To page 15

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In the year of his lord

EVERY DAY HEROES

Hogue’s heroes

“H

ogue” is Law Professor Fred Hogue of Negros Oriental State University. Professor Hogue along with the University Criminology Department ( Prof Armando Aviola; Prof Jose Rene A. Cepe; Prof Dan Jerome Barrera; Prof JAMES “KOJAK” HUGHS Donte A Capistrano; Prof Hogue’s U.S. Army, Cpt (ret) criminology students and architect Jeycarter A. Tiloy) have been working hard on a project that not only promises short term relief to the victims of typhoon Haiyan (Yolonda) but will also potentially provide long term benefits for these tragic victims and all future Philippine disaster victims. While they are sending the phoon, earthquake, flood and normal short term relief sup- mud resistant structures. The plies (food, water, tents, etc.) plan is to strategically place they are also sending what them in various communities could prove to be long term to serve as safe havens for disrelief. They are constructing aster victims. While waiting for what they affectionately refer to a disaster the community can as “Hogies”. NO, These use them as orphanages, “Hogies” are not sandwiches. Turn to page 15 These Hogies are modular ty-

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FOOTSTEPS AND FINGERPRINTS

A COCO LEVY

Fra Giovanni’s

CAPER REDUX?

he conventional wisdom among the conspiracy theorists is that the coconut levy fund like the Malampaya fund has created a moral hazard under this adminAMB. JOSE istration which if left unchecked will cause the utter dissipation V. ROMERO, JR., PH.D. of a fund that was created by the blood sweat and tears of the coconut farmers at a time when the coconut industry is reeling from the destructive force of Yolanda which decimated the coconut industry in Eastern Visayas. The conspiracy of silence conut farmer for their among those accountable for upliftment when he turned over the fund which was freed from the 27% worth of San Miguel litigation sometime ago shares to the government not through a ruling of the highest so long ago. court confirming the public So where is the fund? nature of the same is deafen- In whose pocket is it now? ing. No less than the masterLest we forget, the levy mind of the levy – Danding was collected allegedly to Cojuangco was gloating not so promote the vertical integra long ago that he had beTurn to page 15 queathed the bounty to the co-

Christmas Prayer ometime ago I came across this Christmas prayer by Fra Giovanni written in 1513. I am adopting it as my holiday prayer for all of you in Negros Oriental, friends, relatives, and business associates because I believe Fra Giovanni truly espoused the deeper meaning of Christmas as well as the meaning of the coming New Year 2014. Jun and I send you our warmest wishes for a blessed Christmas season and a New Year filled with God’s love. Fra Giovanni’s Christmas Prayer “I am your friend, and my love for you goes very deep. There is nothing really that I can give you which you do not already have. But there is much – very much – that you can

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take even if I am not the one to give it to you. No heaven can ever come to us unless our hearts find rest in God this Christmas. Take heaven for a gift this Christmas. No peace lies in the future for us which is not al Turn to page 15

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OMALAHOKAN

hristmas is the celebration of the alleged birthday of Jesus Christ. As such we should greet each other in SPANISH, “FELIZ NAVIDAD” which means “HAPPY Birthday.” Jesus Christ is the GreatAnother big religious ATTY. FRANCISCO est Salesman the world ever group are the Buddhists. YAP had because he was able to There are different groups of sell his ideas to the whole Buddhist but all in all they likesometimes perhaps its betworld, that is why I think Chris- wise constitute a very big reliter if the world has no relitianity is a big religious group gious group. gion at all. Probably, it in the whole world. Of course Suprisingly, all those would have been more Prophet Mohamad also three big religious group peaceful. founded the Muslim Religion preaches peace and love, But since we are all celwhich like Christianity has but ironically, the Chrisebrating Christmas, let us love many factions. tians, Buddhist and Musone another and may there be The Muslims constitute lims had been fighting and Peace on Earth and Goodwill also several millions of killing each other and yet to men. people and is likewise big all of them profess to teach MERRY CHRISTMAS religious group. LOVE and PEACE. In fact and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Fantasy... From page 1 day, only difference was I did not have to sweat or risk my life. I often volunteered to work so people with families could go home to their loved ones. They had what I only dreamed of having; why should they suffer too. In my entire life I can count on one hand the number of Christmas celebrations I can remember with any joy. Last week that changed; my life changed. I suddenly found myself with a family; a Filipino family that respected and loved me. The home was filled with smiling faces, beautiful off-key kareoke and lots of laughter. There were tables full of delicious food and nobody went away hungry. Nobody went hungry and nobody went unloved. Even members of the family who

had strayed from the fold were forgiven and welcomed back with open arms. While there were presents, it was more about people than things. The joy was so infectious that neighbors even came to share in the merriment. Children were everywhere. The special music of happy children laughing was everywhere. The evening was the realization of a dream I have had since my childhood. A fantasy turned into reality. Many have criticized me for putting my marital problems in the paper. I did that to stop rumors and gossip that inevitable happens in this community. At least with me, you knew the truth not just the gossip. Over a year ago my wife came back to me. She changed dramatically. She was even more loving and devoted than the day we were mar-

Green Christmas... From page 1

fected by recent disasters. ECO FRIENDLY TIPS The World Wide Fund for Nature issued the following tips for a green New Year Celebration: Use LED light emitting diode for lighting; buy and use local products; bring recyclable bags when shopping, make your own Christmas greeting cards, use

biodegradable and smoke free soy candles; use recycled décor, give green gifts; raise the air conditioner’s thermostat one degree Celsius; use recycled paper to wrap gifts; buy and eat only what you can finish. BY TRADITION But by tradition, gift giving continues, lots of food preparation and greeting the new year with fireworks. Holding green celebration means doing environment friendly activities. We can wrap gifts with recycled paper, reusable bags, and prepare only enough food that will avoid wastage. No longer shall we plant trees, but GROW TREES, help restore our environment and mitigate climate change especially in the uplands. FOR NEW YEAR M e r r yma k i n g should include firecracker and fireworks zones, avoid excessive spending for fireworks, dce post revelry debris in the streets and minimize air pollution .

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ried. She has worked hard to repair our marriage; to heal the wounds in both our hearts. Last week she gave me the greatest present any man could wish for; a loving family and a loving wife. Thank you, dear.

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SU archers shine in Singapore

t least five archers from Silliman University Archery Team under the flag of the Philippines brought fame and honor when they bagged awards during the Indoor Archery World Cup Stage 2-Singapore and Indoor Archery Youth Cup 2013 held recently at ITE College East Singapore. Crisaldo F. Merto, other participants from the coach of the SU Varsity different Southeast Asian Archery Team told the countries were Marie Chronicle that the five Crizabelle D. Merto , archers who outshone the To page 14

SP Oks women dev’t code

fter a heated argument on some provisions especially in the budgetary allocation as stipulated in the proposed ordinance, the City Council of Dumaguete recently approved on its third and final reading an ordinance providing for a women development code of Dumaguete City. City Councilor Lilani passage of her ordinance Ramon who is the author which seeks to promote of the measure moved equal opportunity for heaven and earth for the To page 14

Hacked for refusing to sing

20-year-old man was hacked by a bystander in barangay Malabohan, Siaton town Thursday night. Police said the victim, the victim and his friends reIsmael Polonio, was fused to sing and leave the caroling together with his area unnoticed that the susfriends in sitio Kama of pect, Reneboy Pilongo of said barangay when a Canaway, Siaton followed group of bystanders the victim and hacked him drinking in a store where at the back of his neck. The victim was rushed they were caroling asked them to sing more songs. to a nearby hospital but deAccording to reports, clared dead on arrival.

Mommy caught kissing “ Santa Claus”

40-year-old man reported to the police after he found out that his legal wife was having an affair with another guy. The complainant, Aro told the police that Miguel Aro, Jr., 40, of her 6-year old daughter told barangay Banilad, him that she saw her mommy Bacong town said that the inside their room kissing incident took place at the with a certain Toto Wali. house of his mother-inThe complainant further law in Sta. Monica, said that he has been susbarangay Banilad, pecting his wife of playing Dumaguete City Friday with another team especially night. when he was not home.

City remembers Rizal death

he City Government of Dumaguete will commemorate the 117th Death Anniversary of our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal tomorrow, December 30, 2013. A simple yet fitting Part one of the ceremony is being pre- progam will be procespared to celebrate his sional to be led by Mayor martyrdom at the Quezon To page 14 Park.

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GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES Now all this happened in order to make come true what the Lord had said through the prophet, “A virgin will become pregnant and have a son, and he will be called Immanuel” (which means, “God is with us”). – Matthew 1:22,23

eaven and earth will dissappear, but my words will remain forever. However, no one knows the day or the hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.

“When the Son of man returns, it will be like it was Noah’s day. In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. “Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. So be prepared, because you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. Know this:

A home owner who knew exactly when a burglar was coming would stay alert and not permit the house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” Mathew 24:35-44. It is good that we don’t know exactly when Christ will return. If we knew the precise date, we might be tempted to be lazy in our work for Christ. Christ’s second coming will be swift and sudden. There will be no opportunity for last-minute repentance or bargaining. The choice we have already made will determine our eternal destiny.

Having a baby is about the most exciting thing that can happen. We aren’t told about how long Mary was in labour, was it an easy or difficult labour, who helped with the delivery, or how the couple felt as they held this tiny child in their arms for the first time. The Gospel writer is more concerned about telling us what kind of crib this baby had than anything else. I guess we can presume that Mary and Joseph were excited and over-awed like any other parents. They had a part to play in bringing a new life into the world. But unlike other parents they had already had a preview of what kind of life this tiny child would have. They may not have known all the details but they had been told be the angel Gabriel that this was

little bundle was “the Son of the Most High God” and that “he will save his people from their sin”. They were told a few days later, that this child will bring them deep sadness. Old Simeon told them, “Sorrow like a sharp sword will break your own heart.” The name “Jesus” (Yeshua in Hebrew, often translated as “Joshua.”) means, “God saves.” Jesus would truly live up to his name. He would die as the Saviour of the world. The reason he came and was born in this world was so that he could die. When we look at a baby, we wonder what kind of life this child will have. We wonder what things will happen as life unfolds for this child, we don’t give death a second thought. But with Jesus, it was different. Jesus’ death was ever so important.

CBCP pastoral statement (Part 3) MT 2:13-15,19-23 hen the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, out of Egypt I called my son. When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said,

“Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.” He rose, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go back there. And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee. He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, He shall be called a Nazorean.

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centenarian was still strong enough to drive around his fellow residents of a retirement home who were still in their eighties. He applied for renewal of his driver’s license. When the licensing officer asked why, he said, “Who is going to drive around those old people in our retirement home?” When, in life, is the best, or the right time, resolutions reflect that inner longing to begin to begin anew? When we are young, say, 20 anew. years old? Or when we are seventy or eighty How do we begin anew? Let us take a years old? Perhaps the Anew right answer is, look at Moses. We see him sitting by a well “Any time, whether we are young or old, is the in Median, a mountainous semi-desert right time to begin anew.” Which bring us to country. He was not meant to be there. He the popular practice of beginning anew each had been a child of great promise – a HeNew Year? We do that by making resolutions, brew boy adopted into the family of laying out plans on how to improve our lives. Pharoah of Egypt, and nursed by his own But why do we do this? Very likely, it is because mother. He grew up a prince and was deswe like the idea of leaving the old year behind tined for greatness. Yet, there he was, a refuwith all its unfulfilled promises and unrealized gee in a desert wilderness, alone and alpotentials. We welcome the chance to make ienated. a new start. “The first day of the New Year is Moses took up residence in a desert place, like a newborn baby – fresh, innocent, un- married, and for forty years, had served as a spoiled, waiting to be shaped.” Our new year’s To page 16

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s Pope Francis has been repeatedly telling Catholics, you must go into the world of the family, of business, of economics, of politics, of education, of the mass media FR. GAMMY TULABING and the social media, to JCD, VG every human endeavour where the future of humanity and the world are at stake and to make a difference, the difference that the Gospel and the grace of Christ bring to human affairs. Our Situation: The Challenge of the Gospel When we look at our Philippine world with the eyes of faith, there are several areas of special concern which you, our lay faithful should direct your attention and action to. Pope Francis calls our attention to “the great danger in today’s world, pervaded as it is by consumerism, is the desolation and anguish born of a complacent yet covetous heart, the feverish pursuit of frivolous pleasures, and a blunted conscience. Whenever our interior life becomes caught up in its own interests and concerns, there is no longer room for others, no place for the poor. God’s voice is no longer heard, the quiet joy of his love is no longer felt, and the desire to do good fades. This is a very real danger for believers too. Many fall prey to it, and end up resentful, angry and listless. That is no way to live a dignified and fulfilled life; it is not God’s will for us, nor is it the life in the Spirit which has its source in the heart of the risen Christ. (EvangeliiGaudium, 2). Poverty Poverty is a social and spiritual problem in our country. A great percentage of our people live below the poverty line. They do not even have the necessities for decent human living. It is estimated that twelve million of our people have gone to foreign countries in their search for adequate income to support their families’ needs. While this has brought many material advantages, it has also resulted in great harm to family life. And many of our overseas Filipino workers work in conditions of servitude and are often submitted to humiliations. A still a vast number of our people are without work, and many are forced to live in slum

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he Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome graded on 4 July 1972 the doctoral dissertation Summa Cum Laude. A copy of this monumental work by Fr. Angel Martinez Cuesta, OAR is preREV. FR. ROMAN C. served in the SAGUN, JR. ArchivoRecoleto in Mira-nila Homes, Quezon City. Titled “Historia de la Isla de Negros, Filipinas, 1565 – 1898”, the work of the Spanish Recollect historian has thirteen chapters grouped into three parts. Part I is originally titled “Proceso de Transculturacion, 1565-1660”. In Appendix I captioned Jefes Provinciales de la Isla de Negros, the internationally known historian lists the names of the not less than sixtyfive corregidores (military governors) between 1625 and 1839. Among them were Pedro de Alcaraz (1625?-1627), Jeronimo Benegas(16271629?), Juan de Leon (1629-1631), and Juan Ferrer (1652). In the English translation, Part II is captioned “Barren Years, 16601800”.Also in Appendix I, it lists as military governorsof the Negros Island Pedro de Tortosa (1666-1668?), Jacinto Rivera (1668-1669), Nicolas Jurado (1669-1671), and Agustin Martinez (1671-1673?). Fast forward after fifteen corregidores,they were as follows in the 1700s: Francisco Tabares (1699-1701), Ramon Diaz Ruizbobo (1702-1703), Felix de Cabrera (1703-1705?), Francisco de Figueroa (1709?-1711), Bartolome Gallardo (1711), Ricardo Ricarte (17141716), Juan Bautista de Sameta (17161718), and Fernando de Rojas (1719). From the 1720s to 1780s, there were another eighteen military governors assigned to Negros. They were followed by: Felipe de Zuñiga (1779-1785), To page 16 To page15

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From page 1 of passengers were safely rescued by local volunteer teams. Two died in that storm because they did not heed the warnings to stay away from rampaging waters. They got lost at sea. BAYAWAN FLOODWATERS On October 6 came the biggest flood in Bayawan City, the consistent Gawad awardee yet went underwater last Oct 6 after two days of continuous heavy rains. Environmentalits say that such was a natural occurance with continued rains but the flood waters of Bayawan subsided in less than 24 hours, leaving a sizable path of destruction to crops and properties. It was the start of a no-nonsense preparedness against natural disasters among local government units.

OCT 15 QUAKE Then came the big one: a 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Dumaguete and suburbs, it was a spill over of Bohol’s biggest earthquake of 7.2 magnitude which destroyed major infrastructures , mostly old church buildings. The 6.2 magnitude quake spilled over Dumaguete and did not create a major damage except minor cracks on local buildings. NOV 8 YOLANDA SUPER TYPHOON Then came Yolanda the biggest and strongest super typhoon to hit the country. At first Dumagete was in its direct path from Leyte. But by work of nature Yolanda shifted its course up north and spared Negros Oriental. Instead, it hit Panay island and Negros Occidental. But this time, the people were prepared. Big gymnasiums in the towns and cities were already filled up with evacuees before the storm. When the storm came, it was reduced to a tropical depression, a clear blessing of God indeed! Had Yolanda’s path hit Negros Oriental, you already know what was to , but did not, happen.

UNDERWATER SURGE The Greenpeace marine sea environmental protectors and monitors dropped anchor at Apo Island last July and explored and mapped out the effects of the storm surge of typhoons Sendong and Pablo. The result was the devastation of 99% of underwater corals which has virtually wiped out centuries of build-up of beautiful world renown corals of Apo Island. The cause was the typhoon surge, meaning those giant underwater waves which simply swept away the beautiful corals and marine life. It will take at least a generation to restore the glory and grandeur that was Apo Island, known the world over as among the best dive sites in the globe. P960-M Calamity Fund Congress finally probed the P960-million “negativized” Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) which was intended by the DBM as restoration and rehabilitation of damaged river dikes and infrastructures caused by the two typhoons. Many believed it was political intervention that pulled out the SARO , but too late, the governor went ahead and had bidden the projects to 11 out-of-town contractors, mostly from Bicol, and only one from Dumaguete. Congress wants to know thru its committee on national defense how and why the governor proceeded with the bidding when there was a recall order. The order was anchored on the policy that DPWH will handle infrastructures worth over P10-million. And this was P960Million!

4. 20,000 ATHLETES In April, some 20,000 athletes, coaches and official delegations clashed in sports hostilities in the 2013 Palarong Pambansa, hosted by Negros Oriental for the first time. In 1967 it was the national PRISAA games here. 5. NEW BISHOP December 5 was the official installation of Msgr. JULITO BUHISAN CORTES, as the 4th bishop of the Diocese of Dumaguete. He descended from the line of bishops like Msgr. Epifanio Surban, Msgr Angel Lagdameo, and Msgr John Du. He hails from Siquijor and former auxillary bishop of the archdiocese of Cebu. 6. P10M INTEL FUNDS To page 19

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PSYCHOSOMATIC ILLNESS “The emotionally-caused illnesses make some doctors and quacks richer through their suggestions and patients’ gullibility.” -Anonymous

robably, a lot of people know in everyday experience DR. ANGEL V. SOMERA that fainting spells, blushing, pounding of the chest, tearfulness or crying, laughing, nausea or vomiting, etc. Fellow, Philippine could be induced by emotional stimulation most especially to the easily suggestible, oversensitive or gullible Psychiatric Association individuals. We have to know at the present moment that chronic or long-term emotional stress can promote or even set off long-term illness known as psychosomatic illness. Doctors often use the term to describe the illness induced by emotional or psychological factors. The famous American Psychiatrist, Dr. Karl Menninger estimated that half or 50% of the outpatients who consulted to doctors in their respective clinics suffered ailments related to unresolved inner conflicts in life such as fear, anger, resentment and other unresolved negative feelings. The human organism could no longer tolerate the constant and repeated stress and would therefore transfer the problem from the “psyche” (the mind) to the “soma” (the body). Hence, “psychosomatic” (mind-body) illness unconsciously would become meaningful to the affected organ of the person. Psychosomatic illnesses that are induced by emotional factors are the following: > Heart attack - the expressions: “heartbroken or died with a heavy heart” > Peptic Ulcer - Victims are the “ambitious or aggressive, go-getter, independent type.” > Bronchial Asthma - Victims are the “oversensitive and allergic types of persons.” > Arthritic Patients - They are sensitive to life situations and have poor personal relationships. > Hypertensive Patients - People who are unable to express their rage or anger. > Impotence and frigidity – Unresolved hostility towards the partner and sexual ignorance. > And many others. Only psychiatrists can resolve them!

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SU archers... From page 7

Danaleau Baldono, Crisha Mae Merto, Ma. Ferimi Gleam Bajado, and Matt Charrid Bajado. Marie Crizabelle Merto who participated in the Indoor Archery World Cup Stage 2Singapore ranked 12 out of 36 participants during the qualification round and landed in the 10th place during the final ranking. For the Indoor Archery Youth Cup 2013, Baldono ranked 10 out of 14 participants in the final rank under the recurve women category A (14-16 yrs old), while

SP Oks... From page 7 women to participate in the development of the political, economic, social and cultural realms. With a 7-5 vote, Councilor Ramon said some of her colleagues voted against it mainly because of some personal reasons which she did not elaborate. Aside from Ramon, among those who voted for the passage of the measure were Councilors Peter Catan, Nelson Patrimonio, Saleto Erames, Antonio Remollo, Nilo Sayson and

Crisha Mae Merto who competed in the recurve women category C (10-12 yrs old) ranked 1 in the qualifying round and bring home the gold medal after she matched against Philippines-her teammate in the final rank. Merto’s teammate Ma. Ferimi Gleam Bajado also ranked 2 out of 9 participants in the final rank. In the recurve men category C (10-12 yrs od), Matt Charrid Bajado also ranked 7 in the qualifying round but ranked 8 out of 14 participants in the final rank. He matched against Sri Lanka and Hongkong during the Olympic round.

Vice Mayor Woodrow Maquiling Sr. While those who abstained from voting were Councilors Franklin Esmeña, Jr., Jose Victor Imbo, Dan Leon, Manny Arbon and Liga ng mga Barangay head Lionel Banogon. Political observers said some City councilors opposed the passage of the measure as they felt insecure with the lady lawmaker who, despite her being a neophyte, topped in the number of proposed resolutions and ordinances filed and approved by the Council.

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HOW MEDIA SEES IT, AND NOT OTHERS From page 2 imprimatur to such expense in the first place. That’s the way politics is being played: tit for tat , translation: “ .so, what’s in for me? “ -o0oA supplier from Japan, importer of muscovado sugar from Tanjay, is coming if not sending three big vans full of bottles of natural honey for the Yolanda victims in Tacloban. A delegation from Dumaguete led by the mayor will also bring a million pesos for the victims. A BIG THANKS to the latest donor! Conduit is Atty Florian Alcantara.

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Manuel Sagarbarria, Vice-Mayor Woodrow Maquiling, to be followed by the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Governor Roel Degamo, Vice-Governor Mark Macias, and the three congressmen of Negros Oriental namely: First District Rep. Emmanuel Iway, Second District Rep. George Arnaiz and Third District Rep. Pryde Henry

Teves; Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, Brig. Gen. Francisco Patrimonio, Commander of 302nd Brigade of the Philippine Army; Police Supt. Aleth Virtucio, OIC-Police Provincial Director; Police Supt. James Goforth of PNP Dumaguete, among others. City Administrator William Ablong said, the second part of the program will be the arrival of honors for the keynote speaker to be led by the 703rd Community Defense Center,

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then it will followed by the raising of the Philippine Flag and Singing of the Philippine National Anthem to be led by Silliman University Band headed by Professor Joseph Basa-Conductor. These will be followed by wreath laying at the foot of the Rizal monument led by Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria and Governor Roel Degamo to be followed by volleys, taps and sounding of sirens.

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After which the ecumenical invocation led by Bishop Julito Cortes and Rev. Ed Samson of UCCP Church. The guest speaker will be Judge Crescencio C. Tan, Presiding Judge of RTC Branch 30 in Dumaguete City This year’s love offering is intended for the marginalized and displaced individuals of Dumaguete City.

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Let Christmas.. Hogue’s hero... (Cimagala)

From page 6 This Christmas, let’s take account of the challenges of our times. There are many disturbing developments that we need to face always with the spirit of Christmas. That would be the spirit of truth given in charity and causing joy everywhere. At the moment, I can think of how many young people today are trivializing the sacredness of marriage and sex. Reports are rampant of what are called hook-up relations, the proliferation of the so-called selfie culture that promotes egoism and vanity. In the area of politics, we now have so much inhuman partisanship that the different characters involved are now into red-hot acrimony and bashing. There is now fanaticism in the mainstream. It’s the new normal, as if basic courtesy and giving others the benefit of the doubt should be shot down on sight. We are getting farther away from the true spirit of Christmas. And the irony of it all is that we like to f launt our Christmas greetings and feastings. It has become a Christmas without Christ. Sadder still is the fact that we don’t seem to realize it. Our ignorance and inconsistency appear invincible. But I know there’s always hope. That’s what Christmas also tells us. God’s ways are like water that through the most difficult mountains can still manage to pass to the sea. Let Christmas be everyday!

In the year... (Mercado)

From page 6

executioners – to quite those whom the Emperor prescribed. What was man for but to serve Caesar? There was the persecution of men who dared think differently, who heard strange voices or read strange manuscripts. There was enslavement of men whose tribes came not from Rome , disdain for those who did not have the familiar visage. And most of all, there was everywhere a contempt for human life. What, to the strong, was one man more or less in a crowded world? Then, a sudden, there was a light in the world, and a man from Galilee saying :. Render unto Caesar the things that are God’s. And the voice from Galillee, which would defy Caesar, offered a new Kingdom in which each man could walk upright and bow to none but his God. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my breathren, ye have done it unto me. And he sent this gospel of the Kingdom of Man

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(Kojak)

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daycare centers, medical clinics, emergency supply storage facilities and numerous other public service options. Prototype structures will be built on the NOSU Kaupandan Campus”. As an additional bonus, student volunteers will get training on various construction skills. (plumbing, carpentry, masonry etc.) The initial funds are being provided by the Bear Valley Church in Lakewood, Colorado. Under the sheperdship of Pastor Jim Walters, this small church alone has already donated more, two million dollars, than the entire nation of China. If you can not help this worthy project, at least take the time to send a “thank you” to Pastor Walters and his congregation. My “Everyday Hero this week is Professor Fred Hogue and his wife “Twiggy”. (note: She does not look like “Twiggy” at all, she is a very attractive lady) In addition to this timely project, Professor Hogue and his wife are also involved in training and financing specially selected struggling poor farmers on how to build a prosperous agri-business. Their help includes actually building facilities and increasing profits. It is one thing to give away “fish”, but much more helpful to teach someone how to “fish”. Obviously, in the future, they can feed themselves and train others. We do not need “dependency”; we need self-sufficiency and independence.

A COCO... (Romero) From page 6

tion of the industry – the processing of copra into coconut oil and higher value products such as cooking oil, soap and cocochemicals among others – the rationale apparently for the forced purchase of oil mills from the private sector and foreign firms. It was also supposed to save the coconut farmer from the clutches of loan sharks through the purchase of a private bank – the First United Bank, which was owned by P-Noy’s family and renamed the United Coconut Planters Bank after the family through cousin Danding was able to convince Marcos to deposit the proceeds of the government-owned levy, deposited with a government financial institution the NIDC, to the private bank above. A seed nut plantation in Bugsuk Island, in Palawan ,was intended to provide farmers from all over the country with new coconut varieties while an insurance company set up to insure the coconut farmers was only able to insure a limited number of farmers belonging to the Cocofed for a measly P5, 000. Unfortunately none of these projects costing billions really made a difference in the lives of the farmers who continue to wallow in poverty.

Ad Multos Annos Mayor Sagar!

to the will of God. You, my dear lay faithful are in the into the uttermost ends of the best position to creatively earth. work our solutions which So the light came into the will satisfy the demands of world and the men who lived justice and charity. What in darkness were afraid, and (Tulabing) From page 5 are you doing to create they tried to lower a curtain wealth, to preserve wealth, so that man would still beand to share wealth? Do the lieve salvation lay with lead- areas and in miserable situa- more prosperous among tions. A vast number of our ers. you feel the sufferings of But it came to pass for a children are unable to go to our poor brothers and siswhile in diverse places that the school, and those who do go ters, and do you think of truth did set man free, although get sub-standard education ways and means to help althe men of darkness were of- in poorly equipped schools. leviate their poverty, and fended and they tried to put out Many have been driven by help them towards prosperthe light. The voice said, Haste poverty to cater to the lusts of ity? ye. Walk while you have the human predators. Politics Though there have light, lest darkness knoweth not The second is the problem been significant economic wither he goeth. of politics. We say “problem of gains, the same percentage Along the road to Dapolitics” because, as we have mascus the light shone of our people have re- repeatedly pointed out, politics mained mired in poverty brightly. But afterwards Paul as it is practiced in our country of Tarsus, too, was so afraid. over the past several years. is perhaps the single biggest The wealth of our country He feared that other Caesars, obstacle to our integral develother prophets might one has remained woefully mal opment as a nation. Politics as distributed. This endemic day persuade men that man presently practiced, and as it was nothing save a servant poverty is gravely contrary has been practised for a long unto them, that men might time, is riddled with graft and yield up their birthright from corruption. God for pottage and walk no once more, there would be Our elections are notono light at all in the dark- riously more in freedom. noted for their vioThen might it come to pass ness. lence and vote-buying and And so Paul, the apostle for the lack of proper disthat darkness would settle again over the ‘lands and there would of the Son of Man, spoke to cernment in the choice of be a burning of books and men his brethren, the Galatians candidates. Recent develwould think only of what they the words he would have us opments have highlighted should eat and what they should remember afterwards in the corruption connected wear, and would give heed only each of the years of his Lord: with the pork barrel which Stand fast therefore in those in power are loath to to new Caesars and to false the liberty wherewith give up despite their blatant prophets. Then might it come to Christ was made us free misuse for political patronpass that men would not and be not entangled age. It is now clear that our look upwards to see even a again with the yoke of people are poor because winter’s star in the East, and bondage.

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Fra Giovan... (Catan)

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ready hidden in this present little moment. So take peace which is in the hidden places around us today. The gloom of our world is really only a shadow. Behind the gloom, yet still within our reach is joy. Take joy for your heart this Christmas. Life is actually a very generous giver, but because we judge the gifts of life by their covering, we cast them away as ugly, or heavy, or hard. Remove the covering from the gifts of life and you will find beneath it a living splendor woven of love. Welcome life and its gifts, our leaders have kept them poor by their greed for money and power. What are you doing to help get worthy people to positions of authority and power? What are you doing to get rid of the politics of patronage, violence and uneducated choices? What are you doing, our dear lay faithful to rid our country of graft and corruption? Do you perhaps participate in corrupt practices by selling your votes, by buying votes, by bribery and acceptance of kickbacks?

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and you touch the angel’s hand that brings life to you. The angel’s hand is in everything that we call a trial, a duty, or a sorrow. And the gift is there too – the Christmas gift of God. There are joys this Christmas, too. But do not be content with them only as joys. They also conceal God’s gifts as well. Life is full of meaning and purpose. It is full of beauty beneath its covering. I pray that this Christmas you will discover that earth is only a cloak for heaven. All we need then is courage this Christmas – courage to claim the heaven which is in the midst of our earth. That courage is God’s Christmas gift to us who are pilgrims together wending our way home through a strange country. So this Christmas, I send you greetings. They are not exactly the kind of greetings the world sends. But I send them to you with great love and with the prayer that for you this Christmas and forever the day will break and the shadows will flee away.”

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ukad sa una pang panahon hangtud sa hangtud magpunay lang Bag-o ang Efren F. dela Cruz tuig. Sa ato pa nag-irog ngadto sa kadugayon. Kasagaran ang sangyaw mao “malipayong bag-ong tuig” o mauswagong bag-ong tuig! Bisag asa niana, nalipay ba? Niuswag ba? Daghan ang tinuohan aron makab-ot ang mga panampit adunay ablihan ang tanan nga mga bintana ug mga pultahan aron mosulod ang grasya…Hinu-on mga kawatan man ang mosulod. Adunay nagkadupasdupas ug pangita ug mga linginon nga mga bongahoy…aron kini magligid ang suerte, modagayday ang salapi…adunay molamoy ug napulogtulo ka ubas, ug uban pa ambot ngano. Ang pangutana, aduna bay and dako-dako nga abot sa kausaban. Ang tubag: ana-a, kaumahan. Mo-uswag man daghan, apan kay ang gani gamay, duna na sad nagkadaghan ang mga mga katalagman nga katawhan man. Duolan na sa mahasi sa pagpanguma. 100 ka milyon ang mga Duna may mga programa Pilipino. Ang suliran mao ang ang gobierno apan wala pa pagpangita ug pagka-on alang kaayo matagamtaman sa niining pagdagsa sa mga mga mag-uuma. Ang lomulupyo. Ang kapubrihon kulang mao manang salapi maoy naghari nga ang sa pagpatigayon sa bansag…ang imong pagtikad – mao kini ang kamahalan! Tinuod mahal na kulang. Unta buksan sa kaayo ang mga palaliton. Wala gobierno ang ganha-an sa nay barato, wala nay mubo nga mga bangko alang sa mga presyo, mao nga nagkamugbo mag-uuma. Unta ibalik ang na ang nga saput sa mga pagsalig ngadto sa atong babaye kay kulang na ipalit ug mga nagtikad aron bistido. (Joke lang) mapakaon ang kinabag-an. Sa natad sa pagpangu- Unta hasta panginabuhi ma, padayon ang pagpa- mag-bag-o dili lang ang ningkamut aron makab-ot tuig.

Helping... (Bingo)

From page 4

ance will not be good… The man or woman who governs—who loves his people is a humble man or woman.” This, indeed, is the best way to look at politics—that it is one of the highest form of charity because its objective is the common good. But hereabouts, this perspective is not in the politician’s dictionary. In the Philippines politics is, to borrow the bishops’ statement, “possibly the biggest bane in our life as a nation and the most pernicious obstacle to our achieving of full human development.” Sadly, it has been culturally debased into the characterizations of the underworld: patronage, racketeering and organized thievery. In this country, this brand of politics has been tolerated and condoned for decades now, perhaps without realizing its catastrophic effect to the nation’s and people’s lives. With the present stench and outrage about the pork barrel anomalies, the time is now for the lay faithful to narrow the

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Beginning...

Mariano Escote (17851787), Vicente Escote (17871789), Felipe de Zuñiga (1790), Jose de Arriola (1790- 1793), Ramon de Zuñiga (1794- 1799), and Jose Casteu (1799-1803). Part III is originally titled “Por el Camino de lasReformas, 18001898”. The following were the military governors: Simon Matias de Rojas (1803-1806), Carlos Casares (1806), CiriacoLladoc (1810-1814), Jose Maria de Torres (1814-1818), CiriacoLladoc (1819?-1821), Fernando Cuervo (1821-1824), Camilo Peña (18251827), Juan de Cordova (18291833), and Luis Villasis (1833-1839). It looks like Negros Island was not all neglected by both the colonial administration and the metropolitan government in Spain. (More next week)

to be like Moses sitting by our desert wells for the rest of our lives. So let us look at ourselves. Have there been events in the year 2013 that disrupted our lives – serious illness loss of loved ones, conflict with others, even with those close to us, that resulted in alienation, loss of job, failure in business, diminished income, or any situation beyond our control that sidelined us. Perhaps we had the best of intentions, but a combination of circumstances and our illadvised actions resulted in disastrous consequences. And so we end up secondguessing and blaming ourselves. Strange as it may seem, it is when we are in the midst of life’s “desert wells” that God calls us to embark on new beginnings. Beginning anew confronts us with uncertainty. It is like God giving us half a map saying that we will get the other half of that map when we get to the end of our journey. In the face of uncertainty and unmarked terrain ahead of us, let us feel assured that God will always be with us, as God was with Moses, empowering us to move forward. To begin anew means, as St. Paul puts it, to leave the past behind, letting go of broken promises, shattered dreams and unfulfilled expectations and moving on, looking forward to God’s future. It was Christmas morning,

can fill. Life is a series of stages that mold us. How we respond to certain situation depends on how strong our foundation is within. Psychologists say that an infant who was abandoned by the very people who should have given him care and love

will have difficulty in trusting the world. But this man turned his misfortune into something positive. Knowing that he was unwanted as a baby, all he wished was to love others. He knew that he was born with a purpose, that he was a recipient of an unconditional love that only God can give.

(Yuzon)

From page 8

shepherd of his father-in-law’s flock. His uneventful life was disrupted when at an advanced age of 80, God took hold of him, grabbed his attention, called and challenged him to a new beginning that would change his life forever. God said, “Moses, leave your quiet and settled but unexciting life behind. Go to Egypt and deliver my people from bondage.” God does not want us

Historia... (Sagun)

From page 8

and the little boy wanted the shiny new toy his daddy was holding, but he already had hands full of other toys. Daddy said, “You’ll have to put those other things down before I can give you this one.” What is God waiting to hand you and me right now – waiting until we empty our hands of old hearts and fears? Beginning again requires putting the past behind us (Michael Duduit, Abingdon Preaching Manual, p. 23). To begin anew, we also must really begin to do the right thing again and again even if in the process we fail from time to time to do it rightly. Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the incandescent light was once asked, “How do feel when you fail ninety-nine times out of a hundred.” “That only shows,” he replied, “that there are ninety-nine wrong ways of doing something, and one right way of doing it.”

Babe Ruth was for many years the all-time home run champion, with 714 major league home runs. But did you know he was also the all-time strikeout champion? In fact, he struck out twice as often as he hit home runs. He knew that he had to risk some strikeouts in order to hit home runs. Someone asked Babe Ruth the secret of his success. He said, “I just keep on swingin’ at ‘em!” (Michael Duduit, “A Dream of Beginning Again”).

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gap between politics and faith that has been one of life’s dichotomies for ages now. Apostolic life and mission: passion for justice TODAY, religious are increasingly interpreting their call to proclaim the Gospel in “preferential option for the poor.” This has led to a reexamination of traditional works in order to better respond to emerging pastoral needs, particularly in the areas of social justice, building Basic Ecclesial Communities animated by communion and participation, and the transformation of society. Religious groups render true service to the world when they show the falsity and futility of the ancient dichotomies between prayer and action, the sacred and the profane, spirituality and active social in-

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Unwanted (Muffet)

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rest to suffer a terrible fate? You are not alone. There are more lonely people today than ever before. Despite modern technology and gadgets as play toys, there is still a deep void within humans that only God

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Benefits... (Genove)

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sorting to petroleum-based chemical pesticides,” says Dr. Solsoloy. Mother Nature, according to Dr. Solsoloy, could help us solve environmental problems if only we are keen and resourceful to discover them. In fact, explains Dr. Solsoloy, pesticide from jatropha is simple and easy to make. Even the farmers themselves can make it. As described by the scientists, the formulated product is yellow and turns white when mixed with water. Its odor is similar but less intense than that of kerosene. It forms a uniform suspension with water. Thus, it is convenient for small farmers to use jatropha because it does not clog the nozzle of the knapsack sprayer. Moreover, the threat of contamination is less. Commercialization of the product is currently being planned, with a cooperative in Batangas planning to embark on its mass production. The National PostHarvest Institute for Research and Extension is also coordinating on the possibility of trying it on several stored grain insect pests. The development and recognition of tubangbakod as a source of safe and effective pesticide in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate is a breakthrough in pest control. Through the formulated jatropha, we could either have an alternative source

Helping... (Bingo)

From page 16

volvement or personal compassion and social justice. Active religious express their charisms in spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Some exercise an apostolate of service; some teach doctrine; some encourage through exhortation, give retreats and train lay leaders; some give in simplicity, or serve the pastoral work of the Church by educating the young, caring for the sick, and discharging other services. All have been summoned by the Second Vatican Council to renew and to adapt their lives to modern needs. This renewal is necessary. An urgent dimension is for religious to have a passion for justice. People are groping towards an experience of Christ and waiting in hope for His kingdom of love, of justice and of peace. The needs and aspirations of the world are an appeal for the Gospel. It will not be possible to bring Christ to people, or to proclaim His Gospel effectively unless a firm decision is taken to devote ourselves to the tasks of justice. Injustice must be attacked

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From page 9 The provincial treasurer himself confirmed that the governor in keeping with “tradition” has received the full release of P10M intgelligence fund for 2013 as of April yet, a month before the May 13 elections. Then in December the DBM and COA issued a suspension order saying this was not appropriated in the budget. Gov Degamo disagrees and is setting a motion for exhaustion of administrative remedies. 7. 8yr OLD RAPED KILLED The unprecedented rape and murder of an 8yr old girl of Babajuba area in the city south remains unsolved. Police theorize that somebody in the neighborhood did it. But two DNA testings proved otherwise. Now the police is back to square one. People are enraged. Police credibility is all-time low. Supsect still at large , no charges filed. 8. PDAF SCRAP LAUDED The abolition of the Priority Development Assistsance Fund for congressmen and senators is lauded by the people all over. But the catch is, all PDAF funds are inserted in agency budgets and congressmen are still allowed to recommend their priority projects. The difference is, that it’s now the call of line agencies to approved, and be held accountable. 9./2016 BATTLE ROYALE It could be the most significant political battle royale for the governorship in 2016 between incumbent Gov Roel Degamo who won by landside on May 13 election and balik-governor Rep George Arnaiz who is a veteran in the position. Both are protégées of the late Gov Dodo Macias..Arnaiz NPC has coalesced with Josy Limkaichong LP, who intends to retake her seat in congress in 2016. 10. POLITICAL DYNASTIES While the last elections had divided the big Teves political clan, and the durable Fua political dynasty of Siquijor toppled, it has only been replaced by several others like the Dela Cruzes in Amlan, the Villanuevas, the Degamos, and the Macias among other clans in this highly politicized province. of pesticides or reduce the use of hazardous chemical pesticides. The bottomline is really that nature itself is an abundant source of pesticidal resources for use against agricultural pests. A botanical pesticide like jatropha is not only effective, it is also low-cost, biodegradable, and does not harm at its roots which are in the human heart by transforming those attitudes and habits which beget injustice and forster the structures of oppression. At the same time, service according to the Gospel cannot dispense with a carefully planned effort to exert influence on those structures. The life and mission today of apostolic communities is to serve the Gospel in apostolates whose aim is to help people become more open toward God and more willing to live according to the demands of the Gospel. This service demands a life in which the justice of the Gospel shines out in a willingness not only to recognize and respect the rights of all, especially the poor and powerless, but also to work actively to secure those rights. This is of course the fruit of the Spirit who transforms our hearts ands fills them with the power of God’s mercy, that mercy whereby He most fully shows forth His justice by drawing us, unjust though we are, to his friendship. (PCP-II Acts of the Council Nos. 478-48O CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES)

beneficial insects, thus, still promoting ecology and the ecosystem. Jatropha has been initially used in Negros Oriental. With its sustainability, its benefits to mankind and the environment are many and varied.

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We Wish You A Merry-Galo Consolation Prize Winners (200 pesos): Guilbert V. Aquino, Banilad; Jonahfe Managaytay, Lower Batinguel; Fernando Piñero, Laguna; Angelina B. Villalon, Balugo, Valencia; James Clark Ceriales,Daro.

Photo by Angelica Torres We Wish You A Merry-Galo Christmas Promo Sponsors: 1. Breadcamp Bakeshop 18. PO’s Marketing 2. Coco Grande Hotel 3. Net Solutions 4. Staplesquare School and Office Supplies 5. Lee Super Plaza 6. Mindanao Machine Shop by: Bernard Boles 7. Super Angels Balloons 8. Alano and Sons Credit Corpora tion Dgte. Branch 9. Mr. & Mrs. Herminio Teves 10. Cang’s Incorporated 11. Hon. Dandan Teves Leon 12. Lils Lending Shop 13. VSR Petron Service Center 14. Hon. Nilo Sayson 15. DCCCO 16. Mr. & Mrs. Mohan Hassaram 17. Hotel Essencia

19. Hon. Mariant Escaño-Villegas 20. G.U.D. Moto Trading Incorporated 21. Gabby’s Bistro managed by: Gabby del Prado 22. Hi-Point Emission Testing Center Daro Branch 23. Saint Paul University Dumaguete 24. Cong. Henry Pryde Teves 25. DSS Fireworks managed by: Harry de los Santos 26. Agencia Belen 27. Botica Real 28. F and FO Moto Parts 29. Board Member Arnie Teves 30. Tangente Shell Station and Obdulia’s Business Inn 31. Mayor Manuel Chiquiting Sagarbarria 32. SK Santillan Optical Clinic

Dumaguete helps Daangbantayan DUM AGUETE’S READY RESERVE INFANTRY BATALLION were deployed to Daang-Bantayan Cebu to extend humanitarian assistance and relief distribution to Typhoon Yolanda victims. The group who were deployed for four days was headed by Major Cresencio Tan Jr, Capt Mcdiery Concepcion, and Lapulapu’s Col Arturo Pascua and Lt Col Romy Cabanalan of the 703rd CDC.

AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that Restituta M. Limbaga, the only surviving heir of Pelagio M. Limbaga has executed an Affidavit of Claim with Waiver of Rights on a Savings Deposit left by the deceased with Philippine Veterans Bank, Savings Account No. 0047-345941-101 per Doc. No. 82, Page No. 18, Book No. XII, Series of 2013, duly notarized by Atty. Teopisto T. Calumpang, Jr. The Negros Chronicle Dec. 29, 2013, Jan. 5 & 12, 2014

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Santa goes to poor Manlipac barrio

BCBP-south concert Jan. 11 for Yolanda

CHRISTMAS IS FOR CHILDREN: at the Manalipac, Bais city Hillside St Thomas Elementary School, 100 grade one elementary pupils get a Christmas meal, and gifts from sponsors like Erika and Andre Nanayakara of Switzerland and thanks to retired internatioinal balancier showman, Frank Ferrer who studied in this school.

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certain capitol bigshots or whoever, that is why people sometimes see workers milling around government offices

chatting and doing no work except playing solitaire on the computer. We support the move of board member Erwin Macias to file an ordinance institutionalizing the process of hir-

ing capitol workers which should seep down to the municipal LGUs, so that this will ensure order and based on necessity of the job and most of all availability of funds for such purpose.

he Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP)– Dumaguete South Chapter will hold a “PRAISE and WORSHIP CONCERT for a CAUSE” come January 11, 2014, a Saturday at 7:30PM, at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex. The concert is aimed to bring people to pray through songs of praise and worship since our country badly needs the prayers of everyone, to save us from any calamity, disaster or whatever problem that might come our way. It is also our hope that our audience will be drawn closer to God, and then become agents of transformation in their respective families,schools and places of work or businesses. Another goal of this In this regard, we pating in the worship, you endeavour is to raise would like to seek your help have already helped the funds to buy construction and cooperation by buying poor victims of Super Tymaterials to donate to our a ticket for this Praise Con- phoon Yolanda, with your less fortunate brothers and cert, which will be led by purchase of a ticket to this sisters whose houses Rev. Fr. Jun Limbaga. said cause. (PETER were badly devastated by Aside from the spiritual up- CREDO, Chapter Head) the recent Super Tylift you will get from participhoon Yolanda.

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