NC March 31, 2019 Edition by Gerard Fernandez

March 31, 2019

Diokno speaks before lot donors Ely P. Dejaresco

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Paradise is here; who cares about dry spells?

verybody’s talking and worried about the dry spell out there in the metro, which is felt largely in big cities and tickly populated areas, who get their food supplies from the nearby provinces. -o0oSentoriable of Otso DErecho Mels Diokno spoke before hundreds of voluntary lot donors from Dumaguete through the years who were honoured in a special dinner by Mayor Felipe Remollo at his Cantil-e residence.The The PEOPLE of Dumaguete through the City Government appreciated the donation of hundreds of square meters of lot in various city locations from 2006 to the present. Mayor Remollo said their donations have made faster the progressive strides of the city and the super rise of real estate valuation which is indicative of real progress. Diokno is dean of law of LaSalle College and son of the illustrious late Sen Jose W. “Ka Pepe” Diokno, the known champion defender of Human Rights who was jailed by Marcos.

But we, like in Negros, Southern Cebu, Negros Occidental, Siquijor whose rustic ambience and rich ature still prevail, can still enjoy rich natural food because firstly there are less people-consumers around, and second, nature still reigns supreme in our places here. -o0o-

P2.3 M shabu seized; Frank Fernandez & Co nadakpan sa Laguna 3 suspects arrested

PRESERVE NATURE Please, before we follow Metro Manila and big cities, let us preserve the bounties of nature in our province, make trees and plants and animals grow s aka press release gikan sa army ni LTC the natural way, and let us be nature-eaters, not hree suspects were arrested following two RANDY L PAGUNURAN INF (GSC) PA, ang fast food eaters. In this manner we live longer, and separate raids by the PNP and PDEA in Commanding Officer sa 94th Infantry healthier. Bacong town along with the confiscation of (MANDIRIGMA) Battalion nagkanayon nga ang -o0oP2.3 million worth of illegal drugs. pinaka mataas nga opisyal sa grupong NPA sa First to fall are live- rested inside his home Negros nadakpan didto sa Laguna. FLY HOME FAST in couple Jason R. with P 272, 000 worth of Nobody among us here is ever attracted about life Gikan sa Camp Leon lider sa teroristang NPA Vasquez and Fatima V. illegal drugs. Kilat, Tanjay City, Negros nga naglihok sa Negros in Metro Manila or Cebu. After spending just a couple Lukaniuk, both jobless, Armed with search Orient al ang report Island, ug Regional Sec- of days in the metro, we already want to go home to but in possession of P 2 warrants, joint elements nagkalayon nga gi-aresto retary sa Regional Com- Dumaguete where we still can breathe fresh air, trafmillion worth of shabu of PDEA, Negros Orien- sa mga awtoridad si Fran- mittee sa Negros, uban sa fic gets stalled less than eight minutes, fresh fish arinside their residence. tal Police Provincial Of- cisco "Frank" Fernandez, iyang asawa nga si Cleope rive daily in our markets, water is in abundance. We In another operation, fice and the Bacong Mu- 71 anyos, nga usa ka Lagtapon, 66 anyos, Re- enjoy weekends at the beach for just 15 peso fare. Clyde A. Basig, 32 was arTo page 17 pugante ug pinakataas nga To page 19 Street life stops at 11pm and morning comes again. What paradise. Some just don’t see it. So open your eyes people. Thank God for we are blessed! -o0o-

Two arrested for PNP ran out of gun ban violation official receipts!

wo men were arrested for gun ban violation in the towns of Vallehermoso and Sibulan amid a violent week days before the official start of the campaign period for local candidates. Aurelio Dicipolo arm. Parpan of Maslog Sibulan Meanwhile, Mario was arrested by local po- Zozobrado, 47, of lice after he was accused Tagbino, Vallehermoso of indiscriminately firing was also collared by the his gun. The suspect was police after receiving a tip arrested after the com- from a concerned citizen plaint was verified by the that he was in possession authorities and he report- of a firearm. edly surrendered his fireTo page 17

he leadership of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office apologized to hundreds of applicants who failed to get the service offered during the recent Pulis Natin caravan, which was supposed to provide frontline services to the public. Instead of servicing are those applying for re600 expected clients, only newal of their License to 288 were accommodated Own and Possess Fireafter the Regional Finance arms (LTOPF) and FireService ran out of official arms Registration coming from all over the province. receipts. To page 19 Among the clients

Hilbay for constitutional freedom In a country where human rights and constitutional freedom is held hostage in many indirect ways, senatoriable Pilo Hilbay (of Otso Derecho at right) expresses his advocacy of constitutional freedom. He is a former solicitor General of the country, a bar topnotcher in 1999, and champion lawyer who won the Phlippine sovereignty rights over the south China sea in the international courts. This man deserves to be a legislator for the country.

OF COURSE WE HAVE PROBLEMS, the extra judicial killngs mostly , mostly not all, go unsolved. The drug problem is still circulated by the millions. The shabu haul by the enforcers need to be accounted regularly otherwise they could recycled. No big druglord or distributor is/are arrested, only the small street boys. The police are still apprehensive they might stumble upon the big ones who have big connections and threatened to be transferred. -o0oKICKBACKS Corruption here and there. Deposit the SOPs/ kickbacks into their janitors’ or friends’ account names, outside Dumaguete. Some even ask SOPs in advance. Some spend it here like a godfather. Big businesses still give revolutionary taxes. Government does not stop them we don’t know why. Those businessmen both give to government and rebels. They please both sides. Genuine root causes of insurgency still go un-corrected, thus rebels are ever here to stay. -o0oREPACKINGS Police and military officers re reshuffled at the prodding of politicians, so they don’t get to know the terrain and big problems remain unsolved. Lights off at the prison jails thus repacking of shabu cannot be seen by CCTV cameras. Of course, which guard can refuse a thousand weekly offer? THESE ARE SMALL PROBLEMS compared to the metro level. But just the same, they are problems, and either they are here to stay, or be solved sooner depending on how deep and committed the political will is to the enforcers and their bosses. -o0o-

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ZD TRIVIA Probe board for Dungog murder By Mary Judaline Partlow (PNA)

he Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office on Tuesday formed Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Dungog to probe the killing of provincial board member Miguel Dungog. Col. Raul Tacaca, Negros Oriental provincial police director, said the SITG is composed of the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office, the Crime Laboratory, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, the Dumaguete Police Station’s investigator on case, and Dumaguete police chief Lt. Col. Gregorio Galsim. “I will personally head the SITG Dungog and in fact, we will be meeting this afternoon for our first assessment of information gathered,” Tacaca told reporters.

Guest Editorial;

By Bishop Julito B. Cortes Diocese of Dumaguete

Bishop speaks: The Michael Dungog murder My dear People of God.in the Diocese of Dumaguete: ust last Monday, we learned of the tragic death of one of our public of ficials, the Honorable Michael Dungog, Provincial Board Member of the Province of Negros Oriental. Our Community is shocked and grieves over his death and untimely passing. Our condolences to his family whose grief, at this moment, we cannot imagine. A good man’s death, through violence, is a death too many. I pray therefore, that we, in our province and our cities, once again say NO to a culture of violence. No to a culture of death. Instead, let us recommit ourselves to be instruments of PEACE and RECONCILATION, of JUSTICE and GOD’S MERCY. Regardless of the motive behind the killing of the Hon. Michael Dungog, I take this occasion to appeal to all candidates in the forthcoming elections to denounce all sorts of violence. The threat of death towards one’s opponent should never be

an instrument in any political campaign. Let your political platform be your means of attracting voters - not your guns nor your gold. And to our voters, I appeal to you, search your conscience as you think of candidates you shall vote for in the coming elections. Is he or she a person of peace? Is he or she an honest person and who is not linked with corruption? Is he or she a candidate who has the welfare of the people uppermost in his mind. Is he or she a person of God who respects the value of life and the dignity of his fellow human being? Kuwaresma Karon. Giluwas Kita ni Kristo diha SA iyang kamatayon SA krus. Buss, AKO manghinaut, NGA kanunay unya kitang lamdagan SA Espíritu Santo SA atong mga lakang Ug MGA desisyon, niining panahon SA kampanya ug SA eleksiyon. This is Bishop, Julito Cortes, Bishop of the Diocese of Dumaguete, appealing as your Pastor and brother in the Lord. Thank you and God bless us all!

He further disclosed that the police have secured closed circuit television (CCTV) video footages from the establishments near and around the proximity of the crime scene while some witnesses have already been identified. Dungog, current president of the Philippine Councilors’ League and sits as ex-officio member of the Provincial Board, died on the spot after he was shot in the cheek by still unidentified suspects while walking to his car from the Silliman University Medical Center, where he took his wife and daughter for a checkup on Monday afternoon. He was talking on the phone while walking from the hospital when the suspects shot him. The motive for the shooting has yet to be determined. The victim appeared to have been shot at close range, the police said. Police recovered one spent shell of a caliber .45 at the scene of the crime. To page 5

45 YEARS OF COMMUNITY JOURNALISM

Caring about city and town street planning THE FIRST THING Tagbilaran city folks asked of Cipriano “Rene” Luspo, the founding advocate of the “Bohol Advocates for Pedestrian Safety “ (BAPS) Is “is he running for public office?” Zoilo “Bingo” P. Dejaresco III But that is the farthest thing in the mind of Luspo, retired officer of the AFP (Coast Guard) and the former head of security of ABS CBN for the 12 years before his 2017 retirement. He is one of those Boholanos who merely care about their place of birth and starts doing something practical rather than merely complain. It is an informal organization with a growing list of adherents and has made a favorable impact in its presentation to the Tagbilaran City Planning and Development, the Board of Directors of the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and many members of the Bohol Chapter of the United Architects of the Philippines, among others.

The truth is, in the last century globally, the emphasis in street planning was to accommodate the growing needs of motorized vehicles and last for pedestrians. Street widening and traffic rules were amended to suit the exponential needs of a burgeoning metropolis. Yet, the growing congestion and proliferation of vehicles have resulted in deaths of 1.2 million people in street accidents worldwide in 2017. “People are exposed to risks to personal safety due to lack of adequate, safe and enjoyable infrastructure and facilities for pedestrians.” Luspo feels, to our total agreement, that voters should demand from their To page 5

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Caring about city and town street planning Bingo From page 4 candidates running for mayor, vice mayor, and councilors as to their commitment to “pedestrian safety” and whether they will come up with legislation and search for funding and implementors to execute the pro-pedestrian projects. Tagbilaran will soon burst through the seams in business and population- that we cannot have “just more of the same.”There has to be street reconstruction and the expansion to the suburbs should be predicated on the primary importance of pedestrian welfare. Even those in big Bohol towns now- they will shortly grapple with the idiosyncrasies of a busy metropolisand they must design their streets not thinking of the present but more so of the future. Anyone running for office that does not have a game plan for this does not deserve one’s vote. After all, the environment is not just related to climate but to streets as well which is our most intimately used place after our homes. They should be user-friendly, especially to pedestrians. The candidates should be able to converse on this issue with a heightened sense of urgency. When the City of Tagbilaran plans for the future it should consider its long term goals to approximate more congested metropolitan areas in the world. There are needs to design

signs and humps to lower speed of vehicles and raise pedestrian crossing facilities through overpasses. Complete street planning includes bicycle lanes and boulevards and designs pedestrian sidewalks to boost the local economy. When pedestrian lanes are well, people leisurely walk through from shop to shop and enhances the local businesses. This means fines must be imposed on persons who use the pedestrian lanes for motorized vehicle passage or parking, set products to sell and advertise them with signages and generally damaging the pedestrian lanes with vandalism. More and more safety hazard signages will have to be erected to make the stakeholders of street life interact with each other better for their safety. In the BAPS presentation, some practicable ideas have been advanced for pedestrian welfare. Among them: accessibility ramps widened pedestrian crossings with signages even for visually impaired individuals, seating chairs along waiting sheds(perhaps); Pedestrian refuge islands, free water fountains for (the thirsty and the elderly), adequate areas for protection versus extreme weather conditions like strong rains and win and intense heat and “pedestrian countdown signals” when the movements are managed by time-and-motion studies. Janette Khan said it well:” Last century, streets around the world were made for automobiles. Wider lanes for vehicle traffic and little room for people-dividing cities and creating dangerous conges-

ir Ely, Negros Chronicle’s founder and pub lisher, turned a year wiser last March 26. I was truly honored to be asked to give a testimonial during a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his birthday. I would like to share on this space what I said that night. Lea Sicat-Reyes I speak of Sir Ely not only as a media icon and a beacon of truth and a meeting. He broached the idea of me fairness. I speak of him as a mentor, a writing a weekly column. Prime Cuts it person who believed in me and my would be called. Through this column, I family way before anyone did. You met so many people who made a differsee, Sir Ely was instrumental to three ence in the province. I saw the world “breaks,” three amazing opportunities through their eyes — the challenges, the that not a lot of people know. struggles, their eventual success. I learned My parents are Tito Len and Tita not to be judgmental, not to feel so selfWiv, the couple who started ABC righteous, so entitled. Thank you, Sir Ely, Learning Center. Back in 1987 when for letting me appreciate the hard work that they decided to establish a school here, comes with each triumph, the gratitude no one knew us, no one knew our fam- that comes with each accomplishment. ily. It was so difficult to find any supThe third break came just recently. port, whether financial or moral. Sir After surviving a year in Manila (for a true Ely was the exception. My mother blue probinsiyana like yours truly, survivchanced upon DYEM FM as it was ing is the term that comes to mind after called back then. We did not have the emerging from the metro-est of all metros money for advertising but my mother in one piece), Sir Ely welcomed me back decided to speak to Sir Ely anyway. to Negros Chronicle after a self-imposed She explained her vision for the school writing respite. I returned more comfort— a small preschool that would cater able in my own thought processes, my to three to six-year-old children. Sir value system, my beliefs, my opinions. I Ely listened and gave us our first have seen enough and went through break. I, at four years old, was asked enough to speak from a more certain place. to record the very first advertisement Thank you, Sir Ely, for allowing me not for our school. Thank you, Sir Ely, only to find my voice but to actually share for believing in what ABC Learning it. Center could be back when no one else They say great people come from did. great mentors. While I am far from being The second break came much great, I will forever be blessed to be later. Fresh from college, I was this mentored by such an exceptional man. I woman reeking of naïve idealism. I hope, one day, I will live up to the belief saw the world as black and white. and support that he has so generously given There was virtually no room for gray me through the years. areas. It was then that Sir Ely comHappy birthday, Sir Ely! Aliens and municated with me and invited me to elementals next time we talk.

Probe ... From page 4 Tacaca appealed to the witnesses to come forward or if they choose to remain anonymous, they can call the police hotline numbers. Dungog is the first candidate in the May 13 polls to be killed in Negros Oriental. Dungog filed his candidacy for the position of Board Member in the third district and was running under the ticket of incumbent and reelectionist Gov. Roel Degamo. (PNA)

tions.” In short, we can no longer urban plan our communities with our 21stcentury streets based on 20th-century realities of demographics. Let us support the BAPS. For comments: email t o dejarescobingo@yahoo.com or boholrd@mozcom.com

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FOOTSTEPS AND FINGERPRINTS

My Lenten Discovery

E NANCY RUSSELL CATAN

very year during the period of Lent I open myself to different ways of observing the 40-days Lenten jour ney. This year I am reading and reflecting on St. Augustine’s Confessions, a book of reflections written during his journey from youthful days of recklessness and sin to his conversion to Christ and the differences this made in his life. I am only about halfway through his book and have highlighted many thoughts that have led me to moments of deep reflection. May I share some of them with you. “We learn better in a free spirit of curiosity than under fear and compulsion.” “True beauty is seen by the inner eye of the soul, not by

the eye of the flesh.” “Time never stands still, nor does it idly pass without effect upon our feelings or fail to work its wonders on the mind. It came and went, day after day, and as it passed it filled me with fresh hope and new thoughts to remember.” “Evil is nothing but the removal of good until finally no good remains.” The following words by Augustine are taken from Book IV, II. They spoke to me on why we must always listen to the word of God. I believe

his advice to be particularly relevant this Lenten season. “My soul, you too must listen to the word of God. Do not be foolish; do not let the din of your folly deafen the ears of your heart. For the Word himself calls you to return. In him is the place of peace that cannot be disturbed, and he will not withhold himself from your love, unless you withhold your love from him. “Make your dwelling in him, my soul. Entrust to page 7

HEALTH IS WEALTH EVERYDAY HEROES

Factors that make one get sick easily

sychoanalysts and modern-day thinkers say the mind, body and spirit are inseparable. Remember that believing is becoming – that thought has the power to manifest in the physical realm. Let us enumerate the checklist for self-destruction. They make people very sick and die early. ·Brood – Allow your worst fears, past or present to control you. Spend hours thinking about all your emotional pain, disappointments, harassments and failures until you are overcome completely. ·Wallow in selfpity. You are the victim. Blame everything and everyone else but yourself for your misery. ·Take a sleeping pill. Make it a regular habit until you become addicted to it. ·Allow the forces in your life to control you. You simply let others dictate to you how

DR. ANGEL V. SOMERA Fellow, Philippine Psychiatric Association

you should live your life. ·Give in to your addictions and cravings. Don’t do anything in moderation. Let drugs, alcohol, sugar, caffeine, junk foods and fatty substances rule your life. ·Make time your enemy. Stay out every night. Give yourself only three hours of sleep daily. Work holism, all night partying, all day shopping are all your feel-good therapies. ·Do not exercise. to page 9

Feedback

hen I was on DYEM FM BAI Radio six years ago, a call-in listener asked my opinion on the new president (President Aquino). I gave a very supportive opinion hoping I was right in my optimism . A few minutes later a different caller said, “ You are a foreigner, you have no opinion.!” In that my home and everyone I love are in the Philippines, how can I not have an opinion. The real question is how valid are my opinions and should anyone listen to them. I am unfortunately handicapped by not being a Filipino, but that does not keep me from loving this country and its people and wanting the best for both. I constantly read and seek to understand, so my help will be most effective. Twelve years ago, when I first started writing for the Negros Chronicle, readers used to leave feedback. This feedback was very beneficial for me. It taught me lessons I needed to have so that I can understand and learn about my adopted home and the Philippine culture. Some times the feed-

YOUR WELLNESS By Calvin Trent

The hazards of email

mail can have a bad effect on your work team happiness. ( and sometimes personal relationships outside of work!) The problem starts because emails often lack the emotional tone to clearly signal what the sender is thinking. So even a straightforward email can get misinterpreted, create anxiety or trigger an angry response. As a result, email can often damage the positive connections that forms relationships among colleagues rather than help build it up. In other words, it can hurt your teammanship. If there’s a conflict and you need to resolve it, you cannot really do it in an email very well because people don’t

know the tone.... joking, serious?..They don’t know the expression. Even if they like you and they know you, they might not know whether you were irritated or humorous in an email. The problems really begin when people start an argument over email. Arguing over email is to page 12

We really should learn to pray

I James “ Kojak ” Hughs U.S. Army Cpt (ret)

back was brutal. Sometimes the feedback was more interesting than the entire column. Somewhere along the line I lost that feedback or at least it has become more difficult for me to find. I miss it. Several years ago, I was bold enough to try to predict the outcome for a local election. I thought I knew the players and the mind of the voting public. I was WRONG on every one of my predictions, thus once again proving I am not as smart as I might have thought; I still have much to learn. The editor of the Negros Chronicle has generously given me a public forum to express my views and hopefully to page 11

f there’s a skill which is fundamentally in dispensable in life, it is the art of praying. When we really manage to pray, we would truly be in touch and in union with God. And in that state, even while we are still here on earth, we would already have a foretaste of our definitive state of life. That is when, as described in the Book of the Apocalypse, “He (God) will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” (21,4) Praying is our way of uniting ourselves with God, our Creator and Father, with whom we are supposed to be always with, since our life, as an image and likeness of God, is meant to be a shared life with God. Praying is to our spiritual life what breathing and the beating of the heart are to our biological life. That is why St. Paul clearly said, “Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;

FR. ROY CIMAGALA Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thes 5,17-18) When we manage to truly pray, we can also manage to protect ourselves from all kinds of evil, and to heal whatever wounds and weaknesses we may have because of our sins. A sense of holy invulnerability can come to us. We can find peace and joy in spite of the drama of our life. That’s because when we pray, we unite ourselves with Christ, and with him no to page 7

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Never tire of doing good, for in time you will reap a harvest Galatians 6:9 (WEB) Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

The Return of Jesus ee, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me, to repay all according to their deeds. I am the alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.” Revelation 22:12-13,16 Jesus is both David’s “source” and “heir.” Jesus, who is one with the to page 12

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BROTHER’S KEEPER

ometimes when I go on a ministry trip, I can get tired. Even though I love what I am doing, the rigors of travel, different places to sleep, meeting new people, etc. can get very tiring. In today’s promise we read that we should never tire of doing good. This doesn’t mean that we never get tired in the natural, but it does mean that we should never lose heart and give up. The Amplified Bible translates Galatians 6:9 this way... And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint. (AMP) In 1 Corinthians 13:13, Paul the Apostle tells us that faith, hope and love remain. Today’s promise is about encouraging us to be strengthened with hope. Hope that there is a harvest that we will one day reap if we do not give up. God loves it when we do good to one another. May you and I have strength today to continue to do good to those around us and may we be encouraged to know that there is a real harvest that we will reap if we don’t give up.

If you’re down, there’s no way but up...

he Walk to Emmaus is a favorite opening Bible story of mine every time I give retreats. It never fails to make my retreatants immediately reflect. How on earth could the two not recognize Jesus when they were supposed to know Him well? They were His disciples! They saw Him, followed Him, walked with Him, and lived with Him. But his disciples were downcast, demoralizd. They were frustrated and disappointed. Jesus, their only hope, died right before their eyes. They felt depressed and defeated. They thought it was over. It’s OK to feel down and sad. But don’t dwell on it too long. Because when restoration comes, when victory happens, when the Resurrected Christ appears in your life — and He will — you might miss seeing Him. Because you got used to “looking down.” to page 12

My lenten...

We really...

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to him whatever you have, for all that you have is from him. Now, at last, tired of being misled, entrust to the Truth all that the Truth has given to you and nothing will be lost. “All that is withered in you will be made to thrive again. All your sickness will be healed. Your mortal body will be refashioned and renewed and firmly bound to you, and when it dies it will not drag you with it to the grave, but will endure and abide with you before God, who abides and endures forever.” And he concludes these thoughts by saying: “For your almighty power, O Lord, is not far from us, even when we are far from you.” I pray that these few excerpts of St. Augustinian wisdom will spur your Lenten meditations in preparation for the holy season of Easter.

evil can affect us badly. We may not be spared from suffering, but we would know how to convert that suffering into a means of our purification and eventual salvation. With him, everything will work out for the good. (cfr. Rom 8,28) It is when we manage to truly pray that we comply with what St. Paul said about putting on the armor of God. It might be good to remit here his very words: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms....” (Eph 6,11-12) We really have to learn how to pray, and I mean, real prayer, not just an appearance of prayer, which happens to be com-

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mon these days. Perhaps the reason why our prayer does not seem to have the response we want is because our prayer is not really prayer. When we truly pray, we would really get in touch with God. We would know how to deal with him. We would know what he is showing us and how he is intervening in our life. Our life would go in synch with God’s providence, with his will and his ways. It’s always worthwhile to spend time and effort to learn how to truly pray. Especially these days when we are dragged by a strong current of activism and secularization, we need to really force ourselves to learn this indispensable skill. We just cannot resort to prayer during special occasions when we are faced with some difficulty. Prayer is not meant to be the remedy of last resort. It is what we have to do always, both in good times and bad. At the beginning of the learning process, things to page 9

JN 9:1-41 s Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, ”Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, ”Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him. We have to do the works of the one who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva, and smeared the clay on his eyes, and said to him, ”Go wash in the Pool of Siloam” —which means Sent—.So he went and washed, and came back able to see. His neighbors and those who had seen him earlier as a beggar said, ”Isn’t this the one who used to sit and beg?” Some said, “It is, “ but others to page 12

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P5000 gift for 80-year old city seniors

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Some 1,070 senior citizens who are 80 years old and above receive P5,000 each as incentive from the city government. Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo said that they compose the first batch of recipients who are able to comply with all the requirements.

Do not lift a finger and engage in any form of activity. Do not go to the gym or walk in your neighborhood. Do not read any book or meditate and pray for your spiritual life. ·Let nothing amuse you and never laugh at a joke or funny stories. Snap at anyone within striking distance. Take your frustration out on your family, coworkers and household help or anyone. ·Inflate your smallest difficulty and turn it into a crisis. Magnify your issues and hold everyone hostage to your fears. Announce

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Archivum Augustinianorum

ere are some other bio graphical notes on Fr. Licinio Ruiz de Santa Eulalia (1872-1941) compiled by Fr. José Garcia, OAR in Archivum Historicum A u g u s t i n i a n o r u m Recollectorum, Rome. Fr. Licinio Ruiz was born on 6 December 1872 in Burgos, northern Spain. At the age of 15, after studying humanities and Latin, he REV. FR. ROMAN C. SAGUN, JR. applied to and gained acceptance to the convent and novitiate of Sent to the Philippines the Augustinian Recollects in as a missionary in 1894, he Monteagudo where he was ordained priest in made his perpetual vows on Cebu in September 1895. 7 December 1888. to page 10

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might be a bit difficult. We might feel awkward. That is to be expected, but we just have to go on, sometimes forcing ourselves a little, making many acts of faith, hope and charity, until we can overcome that learning curve and start to fly like a professional in our prayer. To be truly human and Christian, we need to pray. Otherwise, we may just look like a human being but in reality are not. Humanity and Christianity are not a matter of biology. They are a matter of being intimately united with God!

Norms for general absolution

. General Absolution can be given outside the danger of death whenever there exists great necessity, that is, given the number of penitents, there are not enough confessors available to properly hear the individual confessions at a given time, so that, without fault of their own, the penitents are deprived of the sacramental grace of Holy CommunMSGR. GAMMY D. ion for a lengthy period of time. TULABING JCD, PC These conditions may sion on the part of the faithbe verified in the cases that ful on account of distance follow, according to the or geographical or climatojudgment of the diocesan logical reasons. bishop: b) On Christmas, a) When priests go Paschal Triduum, local relionce a year or very seldom gious fiestas, popular misduring the year, to remote sions and school graduabarrios or islets, or to other tions; whenever the condiplaces where there is a se- tions set above exist. rious difficulty in the access 2. On these occasions to the sacrament of confesto page 10

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to the world that you are sick and use it as an excuse to withdraw your life. ·Do not give thanks. Thanksgiving is alien to you. All the goodness and blessings that you received should not be given any value. You believe that it is God’s obligation to you and you are entitled to whatever you get. ·Do not love. You hang a “do not enter” sign on the door of your heart. Pretend to the rest of the world that you can live without it. Obviously, do completely the opposite of everything in the checklist! You become the healthiest and happiest person in the world!

Reporting rape W

hen and how is rape committed? Rape is committed by a man who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman through force, threat, or intimidation and when the offended party is deprived of reason or otherwise unconscious or by means of fraudulent machination or grave abuse of authority. Philippines vs Sinoro, the Does the delay in re- Supreme Court held that: porting incidents of rape “.. It is noted that the bar its prosecution? initial reluctance of a rape No, the victim may still victim to publicly reveal the pursue filing the complaint assault on her virtue is neibefore the Office of the ther unknown nor uncomProsecutor with jurisdiction mon. It is quite understandof the place where the rape able for a young girl to be incidents took place. The hesitant or disinclined to delay in reporting the inci- come out in public and redents does not necessarily late a painful and horrible render the complaint futile, experience of sexual violaespecially when the delay is tion. The same may be said caused by threats and fear of her mother. She is placed to the victim. in the difficult predicament How can delay in re- of deciding whether to obporting affect the case? tain justice for her daughter The delay in reporting or to suffer the outrage in will not matter as long as the silence, if only to protect the complaint is filed within the latter’s dignity and honor. period prescribed by law. Delay in reporting the In the case of People of the crime neither diminishes her

Atty. Karissa TolentinoMaxino credibility nor undermines her charges, particularly when the delay can be attributed to a pattern of fear instilled by the threats of one who exercises moral ascendancy over her. Settled is the rule that a candid narration by a victo page 11

March 31, 2019

NEW RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE

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Residential Lots for Sale Total Lot Area 225 sqms 4,881 sqms

LOCATION Junob, Dgte. City Junob, Dgte. City

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826 sqms 2,200 sqms 273 sqms 810 sqms 650 sqms 510 sqms 1,261 sqms 13,676 sqms 2,638 sqms 120sqms 5,760 sqm

Balugo Valencia East Balabag, Valencia East Balabag Valencia Cadawinonan, Dgte City Balugo Dumaguete Cadawinonan, Dgte City Camanjac, Dgte City San Antonio Sibulan Balili Valencia Katrina homes East Balabag Valencia

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Commercial Lots for Sale 159 sqms along North Natonal Highway 8m wide frontage, clean title, @ P7M only 2, 263 sqms along Bacong National Highway, clean title, flood free @ 5K/sqms only 263 sqms along North National Highway @ 12M only 203 sqms along North National Highway @ 11M only 1,900 sqms, along Bacong Highway, two-way traffic, flood free, clean title @ 4K/sqm only 114 sqms, close to Robinsons, flood free, clean title @ P3.2M 1,171 sqms, along Bacong Valencia highway, flood free, @ 3M 785 sqms, along Flores Avenue, Lo-oc, Dgte. City, two-way traffic, flood free, clean title @ 12M only 1,047 sqms, along Bajumpandan Diversion Road , flood free, wide frontage clean title @ P2,500/sqm

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(Sagun) from page 9 Forthwith he was assigned to the parish of Palilan in Misamis, Mindanao where he studied the Bisayan dialect and served as an associate alongside and under the direction of the parish priest. In mid-1897, he was transferred to the capital town of Cagayan in Misamis, exercising the sacred ministry until the Philippine Revolution in 1898. Afflicted with an illness, he was obliged to return to Spain. He remained in Spain until January 1906 where he delivered homilies and heard confessions in Recollect col-

leges, having also stayed in the convent of Salvador, Falces, before he returned to the Philippines in that month.

Norms... (Tulabing) from page 9 the priests may be granted to give the General Absolution, only after having undertaken all means to give opportunity to the penitents to make their individual confession. For example, making a schedule for individual confessions during some fixed hours during the Mass, in such a way that the priests who are available can help one another in hearing individual confession and when the time for Mass comes, to page 11

March 31, 2019

Security bank donates 10 classrooms in two schools

Reporting... (Maxino) from page 9

tim of how she was raped bears the earmarks of credibility, especially if no ill will motivates her to testify falsely against the accused. If her testimony is straightforward and unflawed by any material or significant inconsistency, it deserves full faith and credit. For it is a truism that when a woman says that she was violated, she says in effect all that is necessary to show that rape has been inflicted on her. Moreover, so long as her Caption... testimony meets the test of credibility, the accused may be convicted Asst. City Administrator Dr. Dinno Depositario representing Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo and on the basis thereof. City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Evangel Luminiarias formally accepted the six-classroom school building donated by Security Bank Foundation Security Bank Foundation Chairman Rafael F. Simpao, Jr. to Junob National High School represented by Principal Florante Cenas. Another school building was donated to Piapi High School. Mayor Remollo commended the officials of Security Bank Foundation for the generous donation which he says will improve the learning environment in the school.

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(Tulabing) from page 10 still many penitents have not made yet their individual confession, and so, are being deprived of the sacramental grace of Holy Communion. The priests, before giving General Absolution, shall help the penitents to be properly disposed to receive it, by making a sincere act of contrition, and to remind the penitents of their obligation to confess each of the grave sins which can not for the moment be thus confessed, as soon as possible, when the opportunity occurs, before receiving another General Absolution, unless a just reason intervenes, as prescribed in cc. 962 and 963. Signs of Intention to Receive General Absolution The sign whereby penitents signify their inten-

tion to receive General Ab- impossible to properly hear solution in penitential cel- the confession of each indiebrations is left to the pre- vidual within a suitable time to page 12 siding minister; he invites participants, for example, to bow their heads, to kneel or to give some other signs. Commentary: Individual confession and absolution are still regarded the ordinary and ideal way for the faithful to be reconciled to God and the Church (c. 960). The practice of general or group absolution is merely an exception to the rule, and may be resorted to only in cases of emergency or necessity under certain conditions. The special situations that could justify the administration of collective absolution will arise – aside from the cases of danger of death –whenever on account of a dearth of confessors coupled with a large number of penitents, it will be

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“The Kasambahay Law”

Manny & Noel tandem T L ong time, City Councilor Dr. Noel de Jesus will be back in the political arena this a coming election. He is seen with the undefeated boxing champion Manny Pacquiao close friend and supporter of Dr. Noel De Jesus. He is a Emeritus of Philippine College of Addiction Medicine, Diplomate in the Philippine College of the same a group and Specialty Board of Internal Medicine. Is a fellow of the Philippine College of Addiction Medicine and Physicians. Is an accredited internist of the Department of Health, accredited physicians of Dangerous Drug Board and the head of Test Labs in the Dumaguete. He is the founder of the Negros Oriental Hospital & Health Services Cooperative. Noel De Jesus is running on May 13 as City Councilor of Dumaguete.

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here is an acute shortage of housemaids or do mestic helpers in the Philippines. So many are in need of househelpers and this is a good sign for our economy. You cannot get a worker of “kasambahay” to housemaid for P3,000.00. any kind of abuse nor inflict There is a shortage because any form of physical violence the economic situation of the or harassment or any act barrio folks or mountain folks tending to degrade the dighas improved. It is incum- nity of a domestic worker. Board, Lodging and bent of the Umalahokan as a Town Crier, to inform the Medical Attendance. public, that there is a Special The employer shall provide Law – Republic Act No. for the basic necessities of 10361, known as an “ACT the domestic worker to inINSTITUTING POLICIES clude at least three (3) adFOR THE PROTECTION equate meals a day and huAND WELFARE OF DO- mane sleeping arrangements that ensure safety. MESTIC WORKERS.” The employer shall proNote that the law is passed for the protection and vide appropriate rest and aswelfare of domestic work- sistance to the domestic ers. Under R.A. No. 10361, worker in case of illnesses and injuries sustained during Art. II, Sections: service without loss of ben“x x x Standard of Treat- efits. At no instance shall the ment. - The employer or nay member of the household employer withdraw or hold shall not subject a domestic in abeyance the provision of

Atty. Francisco D. Yap these basic necessities as punishment or disciplinary action to the domestic worker. Guarantee of Privacy. - Respect for the privacy of the domestic worker shall be guaranteed at all times and shall extend to all forms of communication and personal effects. This guarantee equally recognizes that the domestic worker is obliged to render satisfactory service at all times. Access to Outside communication. - The employer shall grant the domestic worker access to outside communication during free time: Provided, That in case of emergency, access to communication shall be granted even during work

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March 31, 2019 12 Soon the New Mabinay Central Market

The Return... from page 7 Creator of all, existed long before David. As a human, however, he was one of David’s direct descendants. As the essiah, he is the “bright morning star,” the light of salvation to all.

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“Mariant Escano - Villegas, 2nd District Board Member of Negros Oriental was one of the guests during the Groundbreaking Ceremonies of the New Mabinay Central Market last Marchg 27 at Poblacion, Mabinay. With her is 2nd District Congressman Chiquiting Sagarbarria, Mabinay Mayor Jango Uy and other officials.”

The Kasambahay.... from page 11 (Yap) time. Should the domestic worker make use of the employer’s telephone or other communication facilities, the costs shall be borne by the domestic worker, unless such charges are waived by the employer. Right to Education and Training. - The employer shall afford the domestic worker the opportunity to finish basic education and may allow access to alternative learning systems and, as far a practicable, higher education or technical and vocational training. The employer shall adjust the work schedule of the domestic worker to allow such access to education or training without hampering the services required by the employer.

Xxxx Daily Rest Period. The domestic worker shall be entitled to an aggregate daily rest period of eight (8) hours per day. Weekly Rest Period. - The domestic worker shall be entitled to at least twenty-four (24) consecutive hours of rest in a week. The employer and the domestic worker shall agree in writing on the schedule of the weekly rest day of the domestic worker: Provided, That the employer shall respect the preference of the domestic worker as the weekly rest day when such preference is based on religious grounds. Nothing in this provision shall deprive the domestic worker and the employer from agreeing to the following: (a) Offsetting a day of absence with a particular rest day;

BROTHER’S KEEPER

If you’re down... from page 7 Today, start looking up. Because when everything seems to have died on you and there seems no other way to go, that’s the time you look up! Alvin Barcelona (apb_ayo@yahoo.com) Their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. – Luke 24:16 Reflection:Has something died in your life? A relationship, your finances, your dreams? Don’t look down too long. Your resurrection is coming. Prepare to recognize it! Lord, I believe that like You, I too will be resurrected. Grant me the faith to dwell on the things that will rise and live again. Amen.

(b) Waiving a particular rest day in return for an equivalent daily rate of pay; (c ) Accumulating rest days not exceeding five (5) days; or (d) Other similar

arrangements. X x x.” LASTLY THE GOOD LORD SAID: “WHATSOEVER YOU DO TO THE LEAST OF MY BROTHERS, THAT YOU DO UNTO ME?

SK chiefs as nation builders T w e n t y - f o u r S a n g g u n i a n g Kabataan Chairpersons from Dumaguete City led by its Federation President Lei Marie Danielle Tolentino and Vice-President Renz Macion, participated in the three-day Nation Builders’ Summit in Baguio City. The event sanctioned by the Civil Service Commission brings together nearly one hundred youth leaders who will join the advocacy to restore morals and ethics in government service being the next generation of administrators and bureaucrats.

said, “No, he just looks like him.” He said, “I am.” So they said to him, “How were your eyes opened?” He replied, ”The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and told me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ So I went there and washed and was able to see.” And they said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I don’t know.” They brought the one who was once blind to the Pharisees. Now Jesus had made clay and opened his eyes on a sabbath. So then the Pharisees also asked him how he was able to see. He said to them, ”He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see.” So some of the Pharisees said, ”This man is not from God, because he does not keep the sabbath.” But others said, ”How can a sinful man do such signs?” And there was a division among them. So they said to the blind man again, ”What do you have to say about him, since he opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.” Now the Jews did not believe that he had been blind and gained his sight until they summoned the parents of the one who had gained his sight. They asked them, ”Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How does he now see?” His parents answered and said, ”We know that this is our son and that he was born blind. We do not know how he sees now, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him, he is of age; he can speak for himself.” His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged him as the Christ, he would be expelled from the synagogue. For this reason his parents said, ”He is of age; question him.” So a second time they called the man who had been blind and said to him, “Give God the praise! We know that this man is a sinner.” He replied, ”If he is a sinner, I do not know. One thing I do know is that I was blind and now I see.” So they said to him, ”What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered them, ”I told you already and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again?

YOUR WELLNESS The hazards... By Calvin Trent

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about having the last word. It plays into something very negative in human behavior. You want to have the last word, and nothing brings that out more than email because you can sit there and hit Send. Many leaders are aware of the dangers of email, and are clear about the rules they expect people to follow. For example, a disagreement should never extend beyond two emails. After that, you have to pick up the phone, or do something out of the ordinary — get up from your desk and go talk to your colleague in person. Most problems on teams can be solved by colleagues being up front with each other, and having respectful, honest conversations face-to-face. That sounds simple, but having face to face effective work conversations also takes skill.

March 31, 2019 Republic of the Philippines Regional trial court of Negros Oriental 7th judicial region Brach 44 Dumaguete city

LET THE BIBLE SPEAK

ew Testament Bible Baptist Church located in Pulantubig Near Mag Say Say Elemen tary School in the Captain T. Amores Estate. We would like to Invite you to our Services each Sunday at 9 a.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. Also, we have a Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. For Information Ring 09059593638. As time passes by, Things and people changes. Dumaguete is changing to a higher economical standard. My prayer is that Church will not change. The Bible does not change. God’s people Can be influenced by the changing of society. As a rule, as a society changes and Higher standard of living, then people get caught up with it. In many cases people do Feel they need the Bible or the things of God. 20 or 30 years ago people were more Faithful in Church and more spiritual minded. Today as prosperity has come and Good born again Bible believing Christians are only going once a week. Our Church Has been blessed with local business people giving to us. As Bible believing Christian There must be an appetite for the Bible and the things of God. God helps us not to Lose our desire and love for the things of God. Many religious people have a head Belief but it is only a form of godliness. The Spirit of God does not dwell in their Heart. Paul said in Romans 10:2 “For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge” Vs. 3 “For they being ignorant of God’s Righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not Submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God” When a person repents of Their sin, then God gives him or her His righteousness. The Spirit comes into their Life. Dead religion with its rules will not take a person to heaven. There is life in Jesus Christ. Jesus said in John 14:6 “..I am the way, the truth and the life..”

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Negros Oriental City: Dumaguete

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FELIX P. GARCIA has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from BB. BOY FELIX to FELIX in the birth certificate of Bb. Boy Felix Pakera Garcia who was born on July 29, 1968 at Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental and whose parents are Severino Calibat Garcia and Felecia Lozano Pakera. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 1, 2019. (SGD) CARLO M. CUAL City Civil Registrar The Negros Chronicle March 24 & 31, 2019

IN THE MATTER OF THE ISSUANCE OF LOST DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF LITTLE IN LIEU OF THE LOST ONE CAD. PLDG. NO. 2019-4786 FLORDELIZ C. MAHUSAY, Petitioner. x————————————————————————/ ORDER

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 7th Judicial Region Branch 63 Bayawan City PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP OF SPEC. PROC. NO. 538 JOSE N. NAPIGKIT, GLORIA NAPIGKIT, Petitioner X------------—-------/ ORDER Raffled before this Court is a verified amended petition for guardianship filed by petitioner Gloria Napigkit praying that, after due notice and hearing, she be appointed guardian of the alleged incompetent, Jose N. Napigkit, and that the corresponding letters of guardianship be issued in her favor. Finding the subject petition to be in order, set the initial hearing of this case on 18 June 2019 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning this Court stationed at RTC Branch 40, Dumaguete City, at which time and place all interested persons may appear and show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. The petitioner who is likewise the custodian of the prospective ward, is hereby directed to present the prospective ward before this Court on the date set for initial hearing. Meanwhile, the social worker of the RTC-OCC is ordered to conduct a case study of the alleged incompetent and the prospective guardian and thereafter to submit is report and recommendation to the court for its guidance before the scheduled hearing. The petitioner, at her expense, is directed to cause the service of her petition as well as this order to the persons named in her petition, including those not residing in the Philippines, and is also directed to personally serve a copy of her petition and this order to the siblings, if any, of the alleged incompetent and submit to the court her compliance with the foregoing directives at least five (5) days before the scheduled hearing. Let a copy of this order be published by raffle in a newspaper of general circulation in the Cities and Province of Negros Oriental, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner. Furnish copies of this Order to the petitioner, the prospective ward Jose Napigkit, the persons named in the petition as well as the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) and the OSG’s representative from the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Negros Oriental. Also, let a copy of this Order the posted in the bulletin board of this Court for at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the hearing at the petitioner’s expense. SO ORDERED. Dumaguete City, Philippines, 28 February 2019. (SGD) GERARDO A. PAGUIO, JR. Acting Presiding Judge The Negros Chronicle March 17, 24 & 31, 2019 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF NEGROS ORIENTAL 7th Judicial Region Branch 41 Dumaguete City

River Front Inn: for Sale or Lease The building was constructed in year 2000 and it has 2 stories in mix residential-commercial: with 7 rooms in the 2nd floors with two (2) rooms with a/c – separate toilet-bath and 5 rooms with electric fan with common toilets-bath, while in the first floor with 3 large bedrooms with common toilet and kitchen for the owner and another 2 extra rooms with toilet-bath. The front of the building could accommodate 5-6 cars which is facing National Highway and the back of the building facing Buenavista St. and Bayawan Emergency Hospital can park 3-4 cars. (building is just 2 minutes away from motor vehicle office-LTC and 4 minutes away from Bayawan Emergency Hospital, PNB, Land Bank, St. Augustine Academy and Roman Catholic Church, Old City Hall)

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MSGR. MERLIN T. LOGRONIO, SPECIAL CIVIL CASE NO. 2017-15213 Plaintiff, -versusFOR: FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MO RT GAG E SPS. ERNESTO B. HIDALGO AND LUCITA B. HIDALGO, Defendants ------------------------------------------------------------------------// NOTICE OF SALE ON EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, by virtue of an Order for the issuance of a Writ of Execution issued by Hon. Leoncio R. Bancoro, Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 41, Hall of Justice, Piapi, Dumaguete City,on 25 January 2019 in the above-captioned Special Civil Case and the Writ of Execution dated 11 February 2019 issued in the above-titled case by Voltaire R. Daing, Jr., Court Legal Researcher II, Acting Branch Clerk of Court, RTC Branch 41, Dumaguete City; and by virtue of Rule 39, Section 15, of the Revised Rules of Court, for the satisfaction of the said Writ, with costs, interest, etc., over the rights, interests, and participation of said defendants/spouses in the real property herein-after particularly described: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-20653 A parcel of land (Lot 2709-A-1 of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-237798, being a portion of Lot 2709-A, described on plan (LRC) Psd-193883, L.R.C. Cad. Record No. 42), situated in Brgy. Bontis, Municipality of Bacong, Province of Negros Oriental. Bounded on the NE., points 4 to 1 by Lot 2709-A-2 of the subdivision plan; on the SE., points 1 to 2 by Mindanao Sea; on the SW., points 2 to 3 by Lot 2710, Bacong Cadastre; and on the NW., points 3 to 4 by Calle Martires; containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY THREE (1,763 sq. m.), square meters more or less. WARNING: IT IS ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED TO REMOVE, DEFACE, OR DESTROY THIS NOTICE OF SLE ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF SALE, UNDER THE PENALTY OF LAW, (RRC Rule 39, Section 17). The Negros Chronicle March 17, 24 & 31, 2019

In a verified petition dated 20 February 2019 petitioner Flordeliz C. Mahusay, who claims to be attorney-in-fact of Nena O. Zapanta, registered owner of Lot No. 5437-A-5-C covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. FT-12381 and Lot No.5437-D-2-b-2-A covered by Transfer Certificate of title No. FT-12630, prays that an order be issued directing the Register of Deeds of Dumaguete City to issue another Owner’s Duplicate Copy of TCT No. FT-12630, alleging that the same was lost and could no longer be found despite serious efforts. Thus, an Affidavit of Lost was executed and duly registered with the ROD of Dumaguete City. The petitioner further alleged that she has the powers granted in the Special Power of Attorney to cause the processing of the documents for the transfer of title in the name of the buyer Juliet Ibero Jones. Consequently, registered owner Nena O. Zapanta delivered and turned over to petitioner the original copies of the above-mentioned Certificates of Title, and executed an acknowledgement receipt for the said purpose; and that the above-mentioned titles have never been surrendered/ given to any person of lending/financial institution to secure or guarantee any loan. Set the hearing of the petition on May 6, 2019 starting at 8:30 O’clock in the morning at the sala of this Court located at the 3rd Floor, Hall of Justice, Dumaguete City. All persons having any interest in the subject title may appear on said date and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The petitioner is directed to cause the publication of this order at her expense once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental and its components cities, duly chosen by raffle. Copies of this Order must also be posted at the premises of Lot No. 5437-A-5-C and lot No. 5437-D-2-b-a-A, at the entrance door of this court, and on the respective bulletin boards of the OCC, RTC, HOJ, Dumaguete City, the ROD, Province of Negros Oriental, and the Barangay Hall Masaplod, Dauin, Negros oriental. SO ORDERED 11 March 2019 (SGD) NECIFORO C. ENOT Presiding Judge The Negros Chronicle March 31, April 7 & 14, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heir of Agustin Amon who is Myrna Amper Amon have executed a Declaration of Sole Heirship over a property to wit: 1 Unit Tricycle has a Certificate of Registration No. 195033300 and Franchise to Operate a Tricycle under BFRB-07-BIN-2017-333 and more particularly described as follows: MAKE & SERIES : Honda TMXS2 ENGINE NO. : KYA00E038046 CHASSIS NO. : KYA00038013 PLATE NO. : 070406 Acknowledged before Atty. Louie A. Rastica, per Doc. No. 19, Page No. 05, Book No. I, Series of 2019. The Negros Chronicle March 31, April 7 & 14, 2019

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All unredeemed and unrenewed pawn item will be auctioned on April 12,2019 at 10:00am -05:00pm at our place business office.

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Building a vacation house in Dumaguete? Heads up, got some tips for you

or those who are planning to build their vaca tion/retirement house in Dumaguete or nearby areas in Negros Oriental, here are some tips to guide you and some pitfalls to avoid. Zorich Guia, President of the United Architects of the Philippines, Dumaguete and Negros Oriental Chapter and President of GH10 Architects and Associates, shared some preparatory steps buyers need to do to determine the ideal location of their vacation home. “We must first examine our needs and lifestyle. Do we wish a location that’s accessible and centrally located, within walking distance to business/commer-

want a quiet, secluded place by the beach or on the mountain? Once we have determined our choice, it would be best to look around for a licensed real estate agent/broker who would do the background check and verification and smooth processing of lot titles and tax documents for you. They can give you accurate technical advice before you part with your savings/hard-earned money,” Zorich noted. As we know, there are many unlicensed real estate agents around who are out to make a quick profit off an unsuspecting buyer. Once you have chosen your ideal site, you may consult with the architect or contractor who would ideally be working with a team composed of a civil engineer (or structural engineer if your building is more than three stories) a master plumber and an electrician. These consultations are usually offered free of charge or with a minimal fee but it would be well worth it to guide you. Is the type of soil sandy or swampy? If it is, then it could be more costly to build on this type of land since a strong foundation is needed for the structure. Is it in a flood-prone or earthquake-prone area? The good news is there is no major fault line in Negros Oriental. If your desired property is near bodies of water, you will have to follow the regulations as provided for by law, specifically the Water Code or P.D. 1067. For residential areas, the property must be three meters from a body of water. For agricultural land, it must be 20 meters away from the body of water. Above all, LGUs are mandated to adhere to the Building Code, as provided for by P.D. 1096,” he explained.

Now that you’re ready to build your vacation/retirement house, make sure your technical team is in place: the architect, civil engineer, electrician and master plumber. You might also want to hire an Electrical and Electronics Engineer if you want build a Smart home with automated features. “There’s an art and science behind the design and construction of spaces. It is not advisable to “copy and paste” what we like on the internet. If there are errors in the implementation process, there would be more costs involved,” he reasoned. The design process is a collaboration between the owner of the house and the architect and would depend on the activities and lifestyle of the owner. Does he/she work at home? Then a lanai or terrace looking out to a garden and ample working space can be provided. Does he/she have an 8 to 5 job? What kind of lifestyle does the owner have? These will have to be incorporated into the design as well. The adjacency of spaces, the colors of the rooms, the height of the furniture will all have to be designed to suit the owner’s activities. Colors convey moods, too. If you love to entertain and bring friends over for dinner parties, the suggested color of the room would be yellow, a strong and lively color. But when you need to sleep, shades of blue or green would be best to evoke a natural and relaxing mode. Whatever the style of home we want, whether Victorian period, Mediterranean, Tropical, modern or contemporary, there must be a good collaboration between the owner and the architect/contractor for the design to be implemented the best way. After all, this is going to be your vacation home. It’s got to be a happy and relaxing place to be.

NOTICE OF AUCTION All unredeemed pledges left during the month of November 2018 of the ff CEBUANA LHUILLIER PAWNSHOP branches will be sold at Public Auction on April 6, 2019 at P.J. Lhuillier Building, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City (8:00 am) o P.J. Lhuillier Building, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City o 57 Silliman Ave., Brgy 6, Dumaguete City o Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City o Level 1, Bldg.5, Dumaguete Public Market Complex, Dumaguete City o Noblefranca cor Sta. Catalina St., Dumaguete City o National Highway corner East Rovira Road, Dumaguete City o Sta. Rosa Street, Barangay 3, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental o Cor. Mabini & Pinili Sts., Dumaguete City o 149 Gov. Perdices St., Brgy 5, Dumaguete City o Cervantes St., Dumaguete City o corner Maria Cristina & Legaspi St., Dumaguete City o San Jose St., Dumaguete City o Unit 3G/F Natz Bldg., Capitol Front, North Road, Daro, Dumaguete City o Unit B, G/F Bricktown Center Bldg., North cor Aldecoa Drive, Brgy Daro, Dumaguete City o South Road, Tabuctubig, Dumaguete City o Space 2-A Ever Mall Building, Perdices St. Pob. No. 6, Brgy. 6, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental at Claro M. Recto St., Bayawan City (8:00 am) o Claro M. Recto St., Bayawan City o 1160 Rizal St., Tinago, Bayawan, Negros Oriental at Roxas St. corner Mabini St., Bais City (8:00 am) o Roxas St. corner Mabini St., Bais City o Aguinaldo St., Bais City o National Highway corner Aglipay St., Bais City at Magallanes St., Tanjay, Negros Oriental (8:00 am) o Magallanes St., Tanjay, Negros Oriental o 499-E National Highway, Public Market, Tanjay, Negros Oriental at Poblacion Amlan, Negros Oriental (8:00 am) at Poblacion, Basay, Negros Oriental (8:00 am) at L. Aguilar St., Pamplona, Negros Oriental (8:00 am) at National Highway Brgy. Poblacion, San Jose, Negros Oriental (8:00 am) at National H-way, Siaton, Neg. Or. (8:00 am) at Public Market, Sibulan, Negros Oriental (8:00 am) at Juan Luna Street., Brgy Poblacion, Sta. Catalina,Negros Oriental (8:00 am) at National Highway, Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental (8:00 am) at Lot No. 2-A National Highway, Brgy. West Poblacion, Bacong, Negros Oriental (8:00am) at Tumapa Street, Poblacion, Mabinay, Negros Oriental (8:30 am) o Tumapa Street, Poblacion, Mabinay, Negros Oriental o 295 Lumbangan Mabinay, Negros Oriental at National Highway, Poblacion Ayungon, Negros Oriental (8:30 am) at National Highway, Poblacion Bindoy, Negros Oriental (8:30 am) at National Highway, Mabigo, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental (8:30 am) at S. Villegas St., Guihulngan Cty, Negros Oriental (8:30 am) at National Highway Poblacion, Jimalalud. Negros Oriental (8:30 am) at National Highway, North Poblacion, La Libertad, Negros Oriental (8:30 am) at corner Aglipay & JM Basa Sts., Poblacion, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental (8:30 am) at National Highway, Brgy. Poblacion, Tayasan, Negros Oriental (8:30AM) at National Highway, Brgy. Poblacion, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental (8:00am)

March 31, 2019 NOTICE

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Betty Ballovar Ebas namely: Pabet B. Ebas, Mimi B. Ebas, and Myrna B. Ebas have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate among the Heirs with Waiver of Rights over a property to wit: Bank account at Philippine National Bank (Bais City Branch) with two (2) savings deposit account with Savings Account Number: 308210035477 and 308210028884 with account balances of P40,238.73 and P53, 033.51, acknowledged before Atty. Edmund D. Tubio, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 114, Page No. 023, Book No. XXXII, Series of 2018. The Negros Chronicle March 24, 31 & April 7, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Regino Delvo namely: Leoncio Delvo, Venecia Delvo Banua, Felix Delvo, Teodocia Delvo Elvinia, Elberto Delvo, Avelina Enghug Tugaoen have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Partition over a parcel of land to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. FV26963, Lot. No. 701, Pls-847, bounded on the S., along line 1-2 by Lot 700, Pls-847; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Lot 655, pls-847; along line 3-4 by Lot 656, Pls-847; along line 4-5 by Lot 653; Pls-847; along line 5-6 by Lot 652, Pls-847; on the NW., along lines 6-7-8 by Lot 651, PLS-847, along line 8-9 by Lot 702, Pls-847; on the N., along lines 9-1011-12 by Lot 705, Pls-847; on the NE., along line 12-13 by Lot 707, Pls-847; on the E., along lines 1314-15-16 by Lot 694, Pls-847; along line 16-17 by Lot 695, Pls-847, on the SE., along line 17-18 by Lot 696, Pls-847, along line 18-19 by Lot 697, Pls-847, containing an area of Twelve Thousand One Hundred and Thirty (12,130) Square Meters, acknowledged before Atty. Ruben M. Llosa, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 434, Page No. 88, Book No. II, Series of 2019.

Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Spouses Basilio Suasin Pis-an and Victoria Albina Pis-an namely: Luciana Albina Pis-an, Genaro Albina Pis-an, Virgilio Albina Pisan, Valentin Albina Pis-an, Daniela Pis-an Abiera, Maria Sara Pis-an Perolino, Mario Albina Pis-an and Praxedes Albina Pis-an (deceased) represented by Lawrence Echanes Pis-an, Belen Pis-an Verzano and Rico Echanes Pis-an have executed a Memorandum of Agreement over a parcel of land to wit: One Third (1/3) portion of Original Certificate of Title No. 2101-A; and One Half (1/2) portion of Original Certificate of Title No. 2111-A , be allocated to and share by three (3) of the decedent’s surviving children in the following; Maria Sara Pis-an – One third (1/3) of One-Half (1/2) of OneThird (1/3) share; Daniela Pis-an Abiera- One Third (1/3) of One Half (1/2) of One-Third (1/3); Mario Albina Pis-an- One Third (1/3 of One-Half (1/2) of One third (1/3); surviving heirs of decedent Praxedes Albina Pis-an namely: Lawrence Echanes Pis-an, Belen Pis-an Verzano, and Rico Echanes Pis-an; Transfer Certificate of Title No. 8901 by allocated and shared by two decedent’s surviving children: Luciana Albina Pis-an – two thirds (2/3) of the full interest of Victoria Albina Pis-an and Genaro Albina Pis-an – One third (1/3) of the full interest of Victoria Albina Pis-an; Transfer Certificate of Title No. 26688 will be allocated to and shared by two of the decedent’s surviving children: Virgilio Albina Pisan – One half (1/2) and Valentin Albina Pis-an – One Half (1/2), acknowledged before Fructuoso B. Mongcopa, Jr., per Doc. No. 285, Page No. 58, Book No. VI, Series of 2015. The Negros Chronicle March 24, 31 & April 7, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Spouses Basilio Suasin Pis-an and Victoria Albina Pis-an namely: Mario Albina Pis-an, Maria Sara Pis-an Perolino, Daniela Pis-an Abiera, Lawrence Echanes Pis-an, Belen Pis-an Verzano and Rico Echanes Pis-an have executed a Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement & Partition over a parcel of land to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. 2101-A, Lot No. 5043 of the Cadastral Survey of Dumaguete, with the improvements thereon, situated in the Municipality of Dumaguete. Bounded on the N. by Lot No. 5038; on the E., by Lot No. 5042; on the S., by Lot No. 5044; and on the W., by Lot Nos. 5045 & 5046. Containing an area of Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty (10,720) Square Meters more or less, acknowledged before Fructuoso B. Mongcopa, Jr., per Doc. No. 289, Page No. 59, Book No. VI and Series of 2015. The Negros Chronicle March 24, 31 & April 7, 2019

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Ofelia B. Acabal hereinafter referred to as the Vendor and Rogelia B. Balbuena hereinafter referred to as the Vendee have executed a Deed of Absolute Sale over One-Seventh (1/7) portion of Transfer Certificate of Title No. T4339, Lot No. 63 of the Cadastral Survey of Bais, with the improvements thereon, situated in the Municipality of Bais. Bounded on the NE by Calle Zamora, on the SE. by Calle Aguinaldo; on the SW., by Lot No. 64; and the NW., Calle Mabini. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S. 79 deg. 06 W., 118.94 m. from B.B.M. No. 1, thence N. 71 deg. 45 E., 36.00 m. to point “2” thence S. 17 deg. 20 E., 22.42 , to point “3” thence S. 53 deg. 46’W. 34.08 m to point “4” thence N. 25 deg. 21’W., 33.10 m. to the point of beginning, containing an area of Nine Hundred and Fifty Four (954) Square Meters, more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Felipe R. Pareja, per Doc. No. 75, Page No. 15, Book No. XXI, Series of 2012.

Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Robert A. Sumalinog namely: Madelene A. Sumalinog and Grace A. Sumalinog, Maria Josephine A. Sumalinog represented by Nanette A. Sayre hereinafter referred to as the heir-vendors and Spouses Jay C. Te and Elizabeth Que-Te hereinafter referred to as the Vendees have executed a Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate and Absolute Sale over a parcel of land to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. 22477, Lot No. 5584 of the Cadastral Survey of Dumaguete, with the improvements existing thereon, situated in the Municipality of Dumaguete. Bounded on the NW. and NE. by Lot No. 5585; and on the SE. by a road and property of Juan Sarande of the Municipality of Bacong, containing an area of Five Hundred and Thirty Six (536) Square Meters, more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Alexylle Rose Garsula-Concepcion, per Doc. No. 72, Page No. 16, Book No. I, Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Spouses Basilio Suasin Pis-an and Victoria Albina Pis-an namely: Daniela Pis-an Abiera, Maria Sara Pis-an Perolino and Mario Albina Pis-an have executed a Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement & Partition over a parcel of land to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. 2111-A, Lot No. 5056 of the Cadastral Survey of Dumaguete with the improvements thereon, situated in the Municipality of Dumaguete. Bounded on the N. by Lot No. 5050; on the SE., by Lot Nos. 5055, 5058 and 5057; on the W., by Lot No. 5057; and on the NW., by Lot No. 5049, containing an area of Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Nine (5,789) Square Meters, acknowledged before Fructuoso B. Mongcopa, Jr., per Doc. No. 291, Page No. 60, Book No. VI, Series of 2015.

Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Spouses Antonio Balansag and Helaria Cadayday namely: Alfredo C. Balansag, Lolita Samane Balansag, Spouses Rogelia Balansag Balbuena and Remy Balbuena, Neria Badoy Balansag, Neilger B. Balansag, Jonalyn Balansag Baybay, Ofelia Balansag Acabal, Spouses Eliza Balansag Villanueva and Domingo G. Villanueva, Spouses Rode C. Balansag and Carol Ann Tutor Balansag, and Spouses Antonio C. Balansag Jr. and Beverly Arapoc Balansag have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate over a parcel of land to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-1339, Lot No. 63 of the Cadastral Survey of Bais, with the improvements thereon, situated in the Municipality of Bais (now City of Bais) bounded on the NE, by Calle Zamora; on the SE, by Calle Aguinaldo; on the SW, by Lot No. 64; and on the NW., Calle Mabini. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S, 78 deg. 06’W, 118.94 m from BBM No. 1; thence N. 71 deg, 45’E, 36.00 m to point “2” thence S. 17 deg. 20’E., 22.42 m to point “3” thence S. 53 deg. 16’ W, 43.08 m to point “4” thence N. 23 deg. 51W, 33.10 m to point of beginning, containing an area of Nine Hundred Fifty Four (954) Square Meters, more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Felipe R. Pareja, per Doc No. 99, Page No. 20, Book No. XVI, Series of 2011.

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NOTICE

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 7th Judicial Region Branch 75 Bais City, Negros Oriental IN THE MATTER OF CORRECTION OF THE ENTRY OF THE BIRTH RECORD OF ANABELLE PINERO AGUILAR WITH REGISTRY NO. 961146 BEFORE THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR OF BAIS, NEGROS ORIENTAL,

SP. PROC. NO. SP-19-03-B

ANABELLE PINERO AGUILAR, Petitioner. x—————————————————————x ORDER A verified Petition filed by petitioner, thru counsel, Atty. Wilhelmo M. Degamo, prayed before this Honorable Court for an order granting her petition for the correction of entry as recorded in the Certificate of Live Birth under Registry No. 96-1146 particularly as to the gender from Male to “FEMALE” and for the City Civil Registrar of Bais City to so correct this entry thereat. Finding the Petitioner to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing on May28, 2019 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon directing all persons who are interested to appear and show cause why this petitioner should not be granted. The petitioner, at her own expense, is directed to publish this order in an accredited newspaper with a general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Furnish copies of this Order of Office of the Solicitor General, Makati City, the Office of the City Prosecutor of Bais City, the Local Civil Registry of Bais City, Negros Oriental, and the Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority, Manila. Furnish also copies of this order the petitioner as well as her counsel. SO ORDERED. GIVEN this 7th day of February, 2019, in Bais City, Negros Oriental. (Sgd )ROSARIO S. CARRIAGA Presiding Judge The Negros Chronicle March 24, 31 & April 7, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Annie Absin Baring namely: Fiameto S. Baring, Anne Mae A. Baring, Fiameto Je A. Baring have executed a Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate over a parcel of land to wit: 1.) Transfer Certificate of Title No. FT-2356, Lot No. 1891, Pls-321, beginning at a point marked “1” of lot 1891, Pls- 321; being N. 72-50 ‘ W., 2151.84 m. from B.L.M. No. 1, Pls-321; thence N. 35-46’E. 145.49 m to point 2; S. 38-44’ E., 58.01 m to point 3; S. 56-34’E. 64.32 m to point 4; S. 24-45’W., 113.23 m to point 5; N. 6611’W., 123.55 m to point 6; N. 43-03’W., 21.32 m to point 1; point of beginning, containing an area Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Eight (16,798) Square Meters, more or less; 2.) Original Certificate of Title No. FV30794: Psu-07-03-0044005, beginning at a point marked “1” of Psu-07-03004005, being S. 77-27 E., 117.23 m. from BLLM #2, Mun. of La Libertad, Neg. Or. Thence S. 26-57 W., 17.14 m to point 2; N. 67-22 W., 12.97 m to point 3; N. 27-20 E., 17.38 m to point 4; S. 66-21 E., 12.84 m to point 1; point of beginning, containing an area of Two Hundred Two (222) Square Meters more or less; 3.) Transfer Certificate of Title No. FT-7094,Lot 179-G, Psd-07-02034, being a portion of Lot 1795, Cad-421-D, situated in the Poblacion of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot 1794, Guihulngan Cad-421-D; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Lot 1795-H; on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot 1795-I; and on the NE., along line 4-1 by Lot 1795F, all of the subdivision plan, beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S. 89 deg. 52’ W., 564.13 m from BLLM No. 1, Guihulngan Cad-421-D,t hence S. 29 deg. 05’W., 12.55 m to point 2, thence. 63 deg. 08’W, 20.03 m to point 3; thence N. 29 deg. 57’E., 12.56 m to point 4; thence S. 63 deg. 09’E., 19.84 m to point of beginning, containing an area of Two Hundred Fifty(250) Square Meters, more or less; 4.) Transfer Certificate of Title No. FT-7095; Lot 1795-H, Psd-07020340, being a portion of Lot 1795, Cad-421-D, situated in the Poblacion of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the SW., and NW, along lines 1-2-3 by Lot 1795-I; on the NE., along line 3-4 by Lot 1795-G; all of the subdivision plan; on the SE., along line 4-1 by Lot1794, Guihulngan Cad421-D. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S. 87 deg. 42’ W.,576.75 m. from BLLM No. 1, Guihulngan Cad-421-D; thence N. 63 deg. 07’ W., 20.21 m to point 2; thence N. 29 deg. 57’E., 12.44 m to point 3; thence S. 63 deg. 08’E., 20.03 m to point 4; thence S. 29 deg. 05’ deg, 05’W., 12.44 m to point of beginning, containing an area of Two Hundred Fifty (250) Square Meters, more or less; 5.) Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-33956; Lot 3-E, Psd-07-015830, being a portion of Psd-07-014421, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Guihulngan, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the SW., along line 1-2 by Lot 3-F; on the NW., along line 2-3 by Lot 3-K; on the NE., along line 3-4 by Lot –D, all of the Psd-07-015830; on the SE., along line 4-1 by National Road. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being N. 19 deg 48’E., 882.42 m from BLLM No. 1, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, thence N. 60 deg. 10’W., 20.10 m to point 2; thence N. 24 deg. 26’E., 30.00 m to point 3; thence S. 60 deg. 10’E., 20.10 m to point 4; thence S. 24 deg. 26’W., 30.00 m to point of beginning, containing an area of Six Hundred (600) square meters more or less; 6.) Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-34326: Lot 3-J, Psd-07-015830, being a portion of Psd-07-014421, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Guihulngan, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2 by National Road; along lines 2-3-4 by Lot 3-K of Psd-07-015830, on the SW., along line 4-5 by property of Placido Masicampo; on the NE., along line 5-1 by Lot 3-1 of Psd-07-015830. Being at a point marked “1” on plan, bein N. 20 deg. 11’E., 961.15 m from BLLM No. 1, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental; thence S. 24 deg. 26’ W., 14.47 m to point 2; thence N. 69 deg.38’ W., 34.38 m to point 3; thence S. 45 deg. 50’ W., 47.03 m to point 4; thence N. 37 deg. 13’W., 72.72 m to point 5; thence S. 78 deg. 20’ E., 118.38 m. to point of beginning. Containing an area of Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Three (2,473) Square meters, more or less; 7.) Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-34869: Lot 6, Block 2, Psd-07-044756, being a portion of Lot 1-C-2, Psd07-017801 Amd, situated in the Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Guihulngan, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the SW., along line 1-2 by Road Lot 1; on the NW, along line 2-3 by Lot 5, Block 2, both of the subdivision plan; on the NE., along line 3-4 by Lot 1-B (LRC) Psd199489; on the SE., along 4-1 by Lot 7, Block 2 of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point “1” on plan being N. 26 deg. 45’ E., 1,080.68 m from BLLM No. 1, Municipality of Guihulngan, thence N, 67 deg. 34’ W., 8.87 m to point 4; thence S. 23 deg. 23 deg. 28’ W., 22.55 m to point of beginning. Containing an area of Two Hundred (200) Square Meters, more or less; 8.) Transfer Certificate No. FT-6797, Lot No. 1793-A, Psd-07-032401, being a portion of Lot 1793, Cad-421-D, situated in the Barangay of Poblacion, Municipality of Guihulngan, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the NW along line 1-2 by Lot 2615, Cad-421-D; on the NE., along line 2-3 by Manuel Quezon St.; on the SE., along lines 3-4-5 by Lot 1793-B of the subdivision plan; on the SW., along line 5-1 by Lot 1789, Guihulngan Cad-421-D, beginning at a point marked “1” on lan being N. 88 deg. 33’ W., 485.99 m. from BLLM No. 1, Cad-421-D thence N. 33 deg. 34’ E., 31.04 m. to point 2; thence S. 62 deg. 03’ E., 2.00 m to point 3; thence S. 27 deg. 39’ W., 15.88 m to point 4; thence S. 32 deg. 17’W., 18.46 m to point 5; thence N. 19 deg. 37’ W., 5.05 m to point of beginning, containing an area of One Hundred Nine (109) Square Meters, more or less; 9.) LBP Guihulngan Branch Existing Deposit under Account No. 0911-1014-91 with a balance of Php 148,664.81 as of December 28, 2018 in the name of Annie Absin Baring, acknowledged before Atty. Karen Lisette D. Trinidad, per Doc. No. 896, Page No. 179, Book No. XVII, Series of 2018. The Negros Chronicle March 24, 31 & April 7, 2019

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Dumaguete killings soon elevated as “yellow” category From page 1 COLOR CODING A watchlist colorcoding system of the police has been implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to classify the degree of election-related concerns in towns, cities, and provinces all over the country. Those under t he green category are areas with no cause for concerns; yellow for those with a history of electionrelated violence; and orange for those with the presence of armed and rebel groups. When all these elements are present in a certain area, then authorities usually place them under the red category, which is also known as a “critical area.” Police Col. Debold Sinas, director of PRO – 7, said an investigation is now being conducted to solve the murder of Miguel Dungog, who was shot dead by still unidentified assailants in Barangay Daro,

Dumaguete City on Monday past 3 oclock in the afternoon, March 25, 2019. WALKING WHEN HE WAS SHOT Dungog parked his car along Route 7 fronting the Silliman ROTC headquarters. He walked his way to the Silliman Medical Center where his daughter and wife waited for medical checkups for the immunization of their kid. He just came from the provincial board session and excused himself for the hospital appointment. When he reached the crossing of Aldecoa drive SU powerhouse and Route 7 it was when the gunman (in bonnet) riding in tandem, approached and shot him with a single 45 caliber bullet which hit his cheek while Dungog was talking on the cellphone. The triggerman allegedly called his name before taking the shot. An act of some professional said police chief P/Col Gregorio Galsim.

Some commented the murder was executed at time precise time when the governor was officiating the burial of his mother at the family mosoleum in Sawang, Bonawon,Siaton . Some commented “like a godfather-style execution.” Police questioned a witness who was in the house or shack l j in front of the crime scene. Police Col. Debold Sinas, director of PRO – 7, said “Under investigation na to siya and we will find out if election-related. If not election-related, then we will not up to the category of Dumaguete City,” Sinas told reporters in a press interview on Tuesday afternoon, March 26, 2019. “As of now, we’re still waiting for the investigation. If it is electionrelated then we will up the category of this area,” he added. Sinas said Dumaguete City is currently under green category. A news report published by the state-run Philippine News Agency (PNA) stated that Dungog is an ex-officio member of the Provincial Board (PB) of Negros Orient al as president of the Philippine Councilors League –

Negros Oriental Chapter. He is a former NBI head agent here, currently a board member of t he province, who is seeking election as BM in the May 13 elections. The victim is also seeking a position as a member of the provinicial board PB from the province’s 1st District. It added that authorities in Dumaguete City are eyeing politics as one of the possible motives behind his murder. /bmjo

Two arrested for gun ban violation From page 2 The suspect was caught in the act while holding a 357 caliber revolver with 2 live ammunition and 3 empty shells. Both suspects have been charged accordingly. However, their violation of the existing election

gun ban will serve as an aggravating circumstance. Checkpoints across the province will be intensified by the authorities as local candidates have started their campaign. During the ban period, licensed gun owners are not allowed to carry their firearms outside their homes only policemen or other law enforcers are in uniform are exempted from the gun ban. Politicians with verified threats to their life and safety will be granted police protection approved by t he Commission on Elections.

P2.3 M shabu seized; 3 suspects arrested From page 2 nicipal Police Station suspects Vasquez and Lukaniuk were found to be in possession of In their possession were fifteen (15) packs of shabu weighing more or less 300 grams worth around P2,040,000, empty plastic sachets, and an improvised metal heat sealer.

In a separate operation at around noon, Clyde A. Basig, 32, jobless, was collared inside his home, where three (3) packs of suspected shabu weighing more or less 40 grams with an estimated market value of P272,000 and assorted drug paraphernalia were recovered.

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1, 070 octogenarians Woman participate on Fish Right issues receive P 5K incentive

ome 1, 070 qualified senior citizens ageing 80years-old above received cash at P 5, 000 each as longevity award that were distributed, Thursday. They compose the first batch of recipients, who managed to comply with all the requirements. But Mayor Felipe ing and to meet some of Antonio Remollo said that their medical needs. This there will be another is consistent with the conround of payout for those stitutional mandate for the senior citizens who could city government to procomply with the require- vide just social security ments. programs for the elderly. The City Social WelUnder the ordinance, fare and Development Of- the beneficiary must be a fice estimated that there living Filipino senior citiare 2, 762 senior citizens zen; at least 5 years resiageing 80-years-old above dent of Dumaguete City, in all 30 barangays of the as certified by t he city who will each receive barangay, provided his/her longevity award of P 5, nearest kin or guardian 000.00 as additional ben- must be a registered voter efit for the most elderly. of the city; registered with After Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distribu- OSCA; must not be more tion, some 1, 692 more than 100 years-old; a regseniors are going to re- istered voter of the city as ceive their cash incentive if the recent preceding in the weeks to come. elections (unless physiLike Mayor cally unable to register); Remollo, the sponsors of application for this award the ordinance Councilors and valid or acceptable Manuel Arbon, Lilani proof of age such as birth Ramon and Michael or baptismal certificate Bandal believe that mon- and updated senior citietary reward be given to zens registry at OSCA. the senior citizens 80Last December years-old and above so 2018, Mayor Remollo they can use the incentive also directed the release of for their general well-be- cash gifts to 8, 336 senior

Representatives of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups and female members of fisherfolk association in Dauin town participate in the Kapihan Forum on Fish Right (FR) and issues of women in the fishery sector held on March 26, 2019, at Yanson Beach Conference Room in Dauin. The topics discussed include the objectives of FR Program, role of women in the fishery sector, major challenges faced by the local fisherfolks, and the fishery status in the province. The speakers are Punta Fisherfolk President Marilou Alegria, Poblacion District 1 United Fisherfolk President Victoria Elumir, Dr. Aileen Maipa, fishery specialist of FR Program, and Dr. Hilconida Calumpong, Science Operations Coordinator citizens, regardless and Eco-systems/Resilience Specialist of FR Program. (PIA7-NegOr) whether they have pensions or not. This is in addition to 16, 605 indigent families and 769 Persons with Disabilities. In all, 25, 711 received cash gift from the city government last Christmas, the biggest of number of recipients ever.

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Bishop denounces election killings Fro page 1 after parking his car at the front of the ROTC building, walked his way to the Silliman Medical Center where his wife and daughter awaited him for a medical procedure. That was when the gunman apparent ly waited for him in the corner, called his name and pumped the fatal shot. Gunman got away on board a motorbike in tandem. Witnesses and a CCTV footage are now being evaluated as the massive manhunt continues. STRONG WORDS : In a strongly worded statement (see Guest Editorial) Bishop Cortes said “A good man’s death, through violence, is a death too many. “I pray therefore, that we, in our province and our cities, once again say NO to a culture of violence. No to a culture of death. Instead, let us recommit ourselves to be instruments of PEACE and RECONCILATION, of JUSTICE and GOD’S MERCY.” Bishop Cortes said that motives and political affiliations are far less importance than man’s duty and respect for life because it is owned by God and only God can take life. Those who live

by the barrel of the gun will also perish in a similar manner as the Bible says, using the sword as example. The Bishop of the Diocese of Dumaguete said: “Regardless of the motive behind the killing of the Hon. Michael Dungog, I take this occasion to appeal to all candidates in the forthcoming elections to denounce all sorts of violence. The threat of death towards one’s opponent should never be an instrument in any political campaign. Let your political platform be your means of attracting voters - not your guns nor your gold. CONSCIENCE VOTE In appealing for a conscience vote this election, Bishop Cortes concluded: “And to our voters, I appeal to you, search your conscience as you think of candidates you shall vote for in the coming elections. Is he or she a person of peace? Is he or she an honest person and who is not linked with corruption? Is he or she a candidate who has the welfare of the people uppermost in his mind. Is he or she a person of God who respects the value of life and

“Gentle Giants” of City Hall Towering and power weights of the City Council are the biggest humans in the city legislature namely: Councilors Chaco Sagarbarria and Tencho Perdicers, scions of Rep Sagarbarria and then late Gov. Tuting Perdices. “Biggattins” running for reelection. Ask them their track records.

Diocesan Bishop Julito B. Cortes the dignity of his fellow human being? “ LENTEN SEASON NOW: “Kuwaresma Karon. Giluwas Kita ni Kristo diha SA iyang kamatayon SA krus. Buss, AKO manghinaut, NGA kanunay unya kitang lamdagan SA Espíritu Santo SA at ong mga lakang Ug MGA desisyon, niining panahon SA kampanya ug SA eleksiyon,” Cortes concluded.

Finally! 360 CCTV Cameras arrive Dgte From page 1 6. The MOA is for lease for 25 years with PLDT maintaining and upgrading at no cost for the city the equipment which is advantageous to the city considering the fast evolution of technology; 336 CAMERAS Three hundred thirty six high end CCTVs have been delivered by PLDT and are now stored in the command center at the City hall. PLDT won the bid for the P 69.7 million contract for lease rental of CCTV for the next 8 years Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo met with PLDT officials led by Jimmy Chua Assistant Vice-President of PLDT Visayas, Thursday, with other key city officials. The installation of the CCTVs will commence this month using state of the art fiber optic cables. Initial operations will start in August. By then, all CCTV cameras will be operational in the eight Poblacion barangays by July to be followed by the other 22 barangays. There are nearly 100 CCTV cameras that are capable of panning, tilting and zooming on the certain objects or persons kilometers away. The command center will be jointly staffed by the city government and PLDT 24/7 to ensure that the equipment will be in top shape. Per agreement with PLDT, the CCTVs will be upgraded based on the latest technology in the market. Mayor Remollo said that the CCTV project will help the authorities prevent and solve crimes, monitor the traffic situation and serve as early warning during calamities. NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHTS Next project will be the installation of traffic lights system in major intersections and streets of the city that may utilize the existing fiber optic cables or any other proposal that will be advantageous to the local government.

PNP ran out of official receipts! From page 2 Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office Director Sr. Supt. Raul M. Tacaca said that they understood the frustration of the members of the public due to the inconvenience caused by t he shortage of ORs but they cannot accept payments without the ORs. The Pulis Nat in Caravan was initiated by

the Police Community Affairs Development Group from Camp Crame. Ironically, the caravan is similar to the local government unit’s Business One Stop Shop and was meant to bring police services closer to the people. Tacaca vows for a better conduct of the caravan after “defects and weaknesses have been identified and noted.”

Frank Fernandez & Co nadakpan sa Laguna From page 2 gional Deputy Secretary for Communication and Education ug Gee-ann Perez, 20 anyos, usa ka Regional Communications Staff atol sa usa ka operasyon sa pagpatuman sa balaod niadtong Marso 24 (Dominggo), 2019 alas 5:00 sa kabuntagon sa Brgy Calumpang, Nagcarlan, Laguna. Ang maong tulo (3) ka lider sa NPA gidakop

sa usa ka resort sa maong barangay. Nakuha sa mga awtoridad gikan kanila ang 3 ka kalibre .45, 3 ka granada, cellphone ug uban pang subersibong mga dokumento. Kining report kinahanglan pang maconfirmar sa campo sa NPA sa Negros Oriental. Wala pay mga statement nga naconfirmar ug gipagula sa media sa NPA.