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Activists urge ... From page 1 “Many of our local officials are short sighted and bereft of any vision to prepare the city from this kind of disaster. They are slow to react, which makes me wonder what kind of people we are putting in the positions of power and authority,” an exasperated Alcala, a former DENR Secretary exclaims. Esther C. Windler of the Friend of Banica River says that the “vehemence of the recent floods so close to one another causing loss of lives, damage to property and environment left people asking why it was so bad this time when there was not even a typhoon but only heavy rains for 24 hours.” Windler continues that the landslides and soil erosion could have been minimized if only our forest cover retains its richness. She cited ignorance, greed and lack Two days after the flashfloods, the Okoy River in Palinpinon Valencia still makes it difficult for motorists to pass the spillway connecting Dumaguete City to the geothermal sites and plants of the Energy Development Corporation located in Barangays Puhagan, Caidiocan and Mala-unay.
Flashfloods ... From page 1 reports one casualty; Bais City 18 houses damaged, 21 families affected; Tanjay City, 1 casualty, 1,000 families affected; Pamplona, one casualty identified as 23year old Michael Dinapo of Cambagahan, Bais who was swept while trying to cross the river in Inalad, Poblacion; Bacong, 3 houses were washed out; Valencia, two casualties identified as cousins Susan and Judilyn Fernandez who died after they were buried in a landslide in Barangay Sagbang; Amlan 272 houses were damaged, one dead of drowning identified as 65year-old Felix Sajulla of Up-
Mabinay donates... From page 13 tion of officer Edilberto Deocades to the rank of Chief Inspector. He serves as the police chief of Mabinay. C/Inspector Deocades declares that the New People’s Army failed to establish any foothold in the town but that does not mean they are letting their guards down.
per Silab; one hundred families were affected in San Jose; Sibulan reports 48 houses damaged or washed out and the hardest hit Dumaguete City with 801 housing units damaged and 208 units completely damaged with estimated cost of damage to infrastructure and residential units pegged at P 25.9 million. It is also in the capital city, particularly in Barangay Cadawinonan that a family was swept by rampaging waters of the Banica River Saturday afternoon, February 7. The remains of 2-year old Bernie Mar Demecillo were recovered near the Batinguel Elementary school the morning after. Those of his parents namely Maricel and Bernie are still missing.
Meanwhile, the three district representatives of Negros Oriental Jocelyn Limkaichong (1st District), George Arnaiz (2nd District) and Pryde Henry Teves (3rd District) vowed to help in the relief and rehabilitation efforts after meeting with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council. Teves said that he will soon secure some P 20 million from Teodoro’s office mainly for the rehabilitation of the water systems in Bacong and Dauin. Funds will also be allocated for the Valencia-Bacong Road that will serve as an alternative route if and when the national highway will again be rendered impassable during calamities.
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love is. They say that life is a journey and love makes the journey worthwhile. The Scriptures say.... Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. —1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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From page 13 scores the need to reorganize the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council after noting the slow response of the concerned agencies based on their performance in the two flashfloods that hit the province this year.
Farming lessons ... From page 13
Provincial Agriculturist Gregorio Paltinca assured that the produce that will be derived from the farms will be transported so they will be sold at Tabo sa PAO. On the other hand, the provincial government is also starting to repair the village’s water work’s system after it was allegedly destroyed by suspected members of the New People’s Army. The government hopes that by pouring attention and projects designed to ease the plight of the residents in the hinterlands the insurgency problem can be minimized significantly by 2010.
Holden released ... From page 2 latter allegedly attacked him with a bladed weapon months before he was seized by BI agents. Holden’s nemesis owns a joint at the Rizal Boulevard and is believed to have been aided by a number of foreigners in a conspiracy to destroy his name and reputation so he can be deported. However, throughout his ordeal, Holden’s family, friends and neighbors expressed solidarity with him and disputed the allegation that he is into certain illegal activities. Holden hopes that in time he will be able to completely restore his good name and prosecute those who were behind his incarceration. (With Neil Rio)
Plan to revive ... From page 2
of foresight for the degradation of Negros Oriental’s forest. Another green advocate, Arlene Delloso-Uypitching urges the government officials to exercise political will to relocate families who are residing along the riverbank of Banica to reduce their vulnerability during floods. Others are urging the local government to improve Dumaguete’s drainage systems which are found to be inadequate. Association of Barangay Councils President Raul Infante concedes that in his barangay alone Poblacion 8, some 100 families can be considered squatters since they are occupying dry riverbeds, which are now being reclaimed by Mother Nature. But he will not force them to transfer unless the city government can guarantee that a relocation site is already available. During Thursday’s regular session, the City Council passed a resolution authored by Vice-mayor Woodrow Maquiling for the city to look for lots where residents along the Banica River can be relocated.
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Ramon Patriarca tagged as the New People’s Army Finance Officer and Head of the Taxation Bureau of the Komiteng Rehiyonal Sentral Bisayas based in Negros Oriental, the Armed Forces of the Philippines expects the operations of the underground communist movement to be paralyzed. However, Lt. Col. Erwin Bernard Neri believes that such paralysis will be shortlived as the CPP-NPA is expected to immediately fill the void by appointing Patriarca’s replacement. Patriarca was arrested by a joint team from the Cebu Police Provincial Office and AFP Central Command in Barangay Casili Consolacion while on board his motorcycle. He is charged with murder and multiple frustrated murder here in the province after figuring in two separate armed clashes in Sta. Catalina.
bank premises where these accounts were maintained. In order to get a claim form, depositors must present their original regular saving passbook to the PDIC representatives deployed at the closed banks’ premises. In an advisory, PDIC Executive Vice President Imelda S. Singzon, in charge of Claims, Receivership and Liquidation explains that to ensure an orderly payout, the claim forms have been numbered with each number corresponding to an appointment date for the processing of the depositor’s claim. Singzon added that PDIC is prioritizing the claims depositors with regular saving accounts of P 100,000 and below in keeping with state deposit insurer’s mandate to protect small, unsophisticated depositors. Nevertheless, as soon as examination of deposit records is completed the distribution of numbered claim forms for regular savings accounts with balances of P 100,000 and above as well as for time deposit; special savings account and current accounts will follow.
der, incest and big time drug pushing. He believes that it will serve both the victims and the convicts’ own family. “This will contribute to healing for the victims and peace of mind for the convict’s family. At least, From page 2 when the convict dies, the the more inspires the chapter is closed and they can all move on and start anew,” army to continue its quest to eliminate insurgency. stressed Teves.
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