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the CIVIC circle From page 16
BY LELE MARTINEZ (Civic clubs and organizations are welcome to submit their articles and pictures about their services and activities. It is free of charge. Deadline for submission is Wednesday. You may send by email to: dejaresco_ely@yahoo.com – EDITOR)
BY: BEVERLY A. LINAO GILBERT SABANAL
cjomartinez@yahoo.com
THE FAMILY
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he first Sunday after Christmas is celebrated as the feast of the Holy Family, presenting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as models for the human family. This celebration focuses on the role of the
family.
The modern family unit has evolved over the years: different problems and issues have rocked the foundation of the family all over the world. We all remember the time when the family was the strongest foundation of the community – grandparents, p ar en ts, ch ild ren an d immediate members of the family stood by each other. Family values and virtues were strong. Th e Boo k of Sirach Chapter 3 is read during the Mass on this feast and I feel it is appropriate to remember and honor our father and mother as we enter into the new year. As with many of us, my parents are no longer with us. I hope that during their time here with us, I have in a small way, honor ed and loved them. For those of you blessed to still have your parents around, make time to honor and love them for they will not always be with us. We need to love each and every member of our family. Join me in reflecting on the message of the Book of Sirach as we celebrate the coming of the new year with our family: SIRACH CHAPTER 3: 3:1 Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe. 3:2 For the Lord hath given the father honour over the childr en , and h ath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons. 3:3 Whoso honoureth
h is f ath er maketh an atonement for his sins: 3:4 And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure. 3:5 Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard. 3:6 He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother. 3:7 He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters. 3:8 Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them. 3:9 For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations. 3:10 Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee. 3:11 For the glory of a man is from the honour of his fath er; and a mo ther in dishonour is a reproach to the children. 3:12 My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth. 3:13 An d if his understandin g fail, have p atience w ith h im; an d despise him not when thou art in thy full strength. - SIRACH Today January 2, is the first Sunday for the new year 2011; how fast time has flown. I’ve had almost 5 long
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL C OURT 7th Judicial Region Branch 45 Bais City IN THE M ATTER OF CHANGE OF FIRST NA ME AND C ORRECTION OF THE ENTRY OF THE BIRTH RECORD OF ROSLYN OLPOS PROVIDENCIA IN THE OFFICE OF THE MUNIC IPA L CIVIL REGISTRAR OF M ABINAY, NEGROS ORIENTA L.
) ) ) ) ) ) ) ROSLYN JAVIER PROVIDENCIA, ) ) -versus) ) HERMINIA M . PERAS in her capacity ) As the MUNIC IPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR of ) M abinay, Negros Oriental. ) x—————— ————————————— —--———/
SPL. PROC. NO. MY-10-26
AMENDED ORDER Before this court is a verified petition for change of name and correction of Entries in the Birth Record of ROSLYN JAVI ER PROVIDENCIA, filed through counsel, Atty. Benjamin H. Lajot, Jr. dated June 17,2010, praying that after due notice, publication and hearing, an order shall issue directing the Office of the Municipal Registrar of Mabinay, Negros Oriental, to change petitioner’s birth certificate referring to petitioner’s sex from FEMALE to MALE; to correct his mother’s family name from OLPOS to JAVIER, to change his first name from ROSLYN to ROSBERT; and to direct herein respondent to make the necessary corrections in the above-mentioned birth record before its office. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the court sets the initial heari ng thereof on January 17, 2011, at 8:30 o’cl ock in the morning, at the Session Hall of this court at which date, time and place, all interested persons may appear and show cause if any, why the petition should not be granted. Let this order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental and its component cities once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks, before the date of hearing. Petitioner is hereby directed to furnish the Local Civil Registrar of Mabinay, Negros Oriental with this order with a copy of the peti tion and its annexes and to the Office of the Solicitor General with address at 134 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City and show proof of service thereof. SO ORDERED. City, Philippines, October 19, 2010. Sgd. CANDELARIO V. GONZALEZ Judge The Negros Chronicle January 2, 9 & 16, 2011
an d in terestin g years of writing a weekly column for this newspaper. I hope you readers have enjoyed my articles as much as I enjoyed writing them. I thank Ely for his encouragement that had inspired me to write. I am taking off a break from writing for this column for a short while; I have enjoyed writing for the past years and I hope I will have the chance to write for this paper again. Let’s all look to a happy and bountiful 2011, may the New Year b rin g happ y surprises and blessings to all. A happy toast to 2011 !
P4M set ... From page 2 not tantamount to unequal protection of our laws? Wha t a bout the poor families who do not live along the rivers and creeks, those who live along the sidewalks and pathways, of the city? Why will the government not reward them with equa l benefits if hit by s ome disaster? These were some questions raised by wellmeaning citizens. SIGNATORIES: Those responsible for this projec t a re the following signatories: T he DSWD regiona l director Evelyn Macapobre, c ity ma yor Manue l Sagarbarria; witnessed by DSWD city chie f Marina Mendoza, Shalaine Lucero, DSWD chief operations and Norma Romarate , DSWD accountant. Mayor Saga rbarria formally sought the City Council imprimatur, thru Vice Mayor Cordova, this P4M to buy a 5000 s q.meter lot, purcha se of wate r and electrical ma terial for 60 dwe lling units in Bajumpandan of private citizens who lost their homes by flood, and for building informal shanties along the banks of the Banica River and creeks. Question: were these legal, or illegal shanties? City hall, for its side, explained that Dumaguete city is merely a beneficiary of this DSWD –CSAP Funding for people “whos e live s are disadvantaged because they were victims of disasters, and those in crisis situation.” PLUS FREE LOT: Not only that, the city council in accordance to a MOA with DSWD will purchase with public funds, a 5000-square meter real estate
Man arrested minus “permit to carry”
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ith no license and a “permit to carry”, a certain Norberto Paubsano was arrested in front of the New York Grill last December 29, 2010 at around 1:00 in the morning after being caught by the police authorities bringing a .45 caliber pistol.
Paubsano is 33 yrs. old, single and a resident of Sta. Catalina St., Dumaguete City. He was seen bringing the said firearm with no license and “permit to carry” while the police authorities were on their roving schedule along the city streets.
The pistol, with Serial No. 963054, was recovered from the suspect with 1 magazine and 10 bullets. The suspect tried to throw the gun and run away, but the police authorities managed to capture him. The suspect is no w detained at t he Dumaguete City Police Station and is charged with illegal position of firearms.
Two nephews stab, hit uncle or unknown reasons, an uncle was stabbed by a knife and hit with a wooden pole by two of his nephews in Barangay Ban-ban, Mabinay, Negros Oriental at around 10:00 in the evening, after some fun in the suspects’ place of residence. According to a witness, the victim, Furthermore, the reason for such immoral Abrio Crispin, was said to be from the acts is not known to the victim as well as to the witness. The victim was then brought to suspects’ residence to bond with the rest a nearby hospital after it was seen that he of the people and to have fun when was losing a lot of blood. He was then suddenly the two suspects stabbed and hit transferred to Negros Oriental Provincial him. The suspects, Ryan Cadayday and Hospital. Liberato Crispin, gave Abrio a total of As of press time, one of the suspects, three stabs at the back of his body and a Ryan Cadayday, is already in the hands of few head injuries after he was hit with the the Philippine National Police, Mabinay wooden pole. station.
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Lady, minor are victims of shooting incident
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19 year old lady and a minor suffered minor wounds after being shot for unknown reasons by a certain Jose Estaniel last December 28, 2010 at around 8:00 in the morning at Tabuc II, Sabahan, Bais City.
One of the victims, Judelyn Inocencio, said that they were from a house owned by the Aquinos when the suspect showed up and started shooting them. After which, the suspect fled away. The victims who suffered minor injuries where instantly brought to Bais City District Hospital and was later
transferred to Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital. Further investigation is still in the process by the Philippine National Police. The suspect is still at large and reason for the incident is yet to be discovered.
Habal-habal hits 7 year old girl
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7 year old girl is in serious condition after being hit by a speeding motorcycle along the streets of Tanjay City, Negros Oriental last December 28, 2010 at around 5:00 in the afternoon after crossing the street ahead of her mother on their way home. The victim, Irish Joy dela Cerna, a Christmas present. On their way home, resident of Barangay Simboryo, Pamplona however, the girl went ahead of her mother suffered arm and head injuries after she and crossed the street. Unfortuantely, she was was hit by a habal-habal motorcycle hardly hit by the motorcycle causing the girl driven by a certain ”William” in Tanjay to fly meters away from the place of origin. City. The victim was then rushed to the According to reports, the victim was hospital due to serious injuries. with her mother buying some dress as a for thes e flood-stric ke n families without any compensation. Quesiton: Why use public funds as a gift to private citizens who incidentally became house-less due to floods? Will this cover all the rest of victims of natural
dis as ter, or, only thos e informal settlers who just put up shanties along the banks of rivers and creeks? Did these homeless have the mayor’s permit to build their houses? So in order to get a grant from the government, one will just build informal shanties along
river banks? Asked one citizen. Mo st of all , t he government will give them free water, and electrical materials or 60 dwelling units. —for free. Will this only cover flood victims, or all poor citizens who are similarly situated?