The Negros Chronicle May 01, 2011 issue by Gerard Fernandez

VOL. 37 No. 46 Dumaguete City, Philippines

5,000+ JOBS open today LABOR Day

Sunday, May 1, 2011

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Bad roads hit! City sets P30M

By BEVERLY LINAO

itizens and stakeholders in the self-formed Metro Dumaguete, namely, this city, Valencia, Sibulan, Bacong, and Dauin, are pressuring their local mayors to lift the zero-implementation of Republic Act 9003 which requires them to dump their tons of garbage daily into proper sanitary landfill areas.

Metro Dumaguete’s lack of adequate and efficient waste disposal system is a serious concern that requires immediate attention. The open dumpsite in Barangay Candau-ay, Dumaguete beside Banica river has been condemned by many environmental groups. The city government has already received a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) from the DENR for violating provisions regarding sanitary landfills stipulated in the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2001 (Article 6, Section 36-41) and the Sanitation Code (Presidential Decree 856). Until now, Metro Dumaguete has no sanitary landfill, and tons of garbage are piling up. The old Candau-ay city dumpsite has been ordered closed by DENR but still usable under strict conditions until a new SLF is operational. This is under pain of getting charged by stakeholders before the Ombudsman for such failure which(To page 19)

he biggest IRA top grosser in Negros Oriental which is Bayawan City (P593 Million IRA) is gearing towards a massive road rehabilitation and rebuilding because of what officials claim as poorweather farm-to-market roads which hamper trade and commerce in this booming city of the south. This was co nfir med by fast- booming LGUs in the Bayawan City Mayor Rene island, nonetheless, because Gaudiel. of the bad farm roads, tons Without clearly blaming the o f su gar cane in th e lipstick road projects of the hinterlands past city administration, Vice(To page 19) Mayor Pimpo Martinez, presiding officer of the City Council also told the CHRONICLE that the majority of the legislators agr ee to rebu ild mostly farm-to-market roads because it has hampered the eco no my in Bayawan City. Mayor Gaudiel said that although the city is among the

MAYOR GAUDIEL VM MARTINEZ

Hosting BCBP’s 31st National Convention By BRO FRED MAGALLANO NAC31 Executive Director

BCBP Philippines is coming to Dumaguete! STAKEHOLDERS in METRO DUMAGUETE’S sanitary landfill issue are pressing local mayors of Dumaguete, Bacong, Sibulan, Valencia and Dauin to fast-track the operation of SLFs because its zeroimplementation here is causing a lot of damage to the environment. The initiator of the discussion is Silliman’s Salonga Law Center headed by Atty. Myrish Antonio and Law Dean Atty. Mikail Maxino.

Degamo bolts Teves camp; Gary eyed for Gov?

ome 2,500 members of the Brotherhood of Christ ian Businessmen and Pro fessiona ls (BCBP) from 120 chapters all over the country will hold their 31st National Anniversary Convention in Dumaguete City on May 6 & 7. Inspired by the Gospel of John 15:5, some 2,500 businessmen and professionals will flock to Dumaguete and other parts of Negros Oriental next week. “Remain in (To page 2)

he fact that he is now seeking a possible slot in the administration Liberal Party of PNoy, either by invitation, application or recruitment, makes political circles now consider this gesture of Gov. (by fate) Roel Degamo, that he has virtually bolted the Teves camp.

The Teves kingpin of the south virtually chastised the neophyte governor who rose from amateur Siaton politics as town councilor, then pro-

vincial board member, until fate swirled him like a shooting star as governor of Negros Oriental because of the almost simultan eous

p assing o f Go vern or s Macias and Perdices months apart. TEVES TREADMILL Th e Teves po litical

treadmill respects the free will and choice of its members. The Teves dynasty indeed (To page 2)

“NEVER REMOVE INTEGRITY ‘TIL DEATH, NEVER LET GO OF YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”

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5,000+ jobs offered today: Labor day More than 5,000 jobs are available today for thousands of unemployed and underemployed Negrenses at the Provincial Convention Center. The Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex will host the medical mission; and organizers assure that they will accept walk-in clients. The activities will start at 7:00AM. However, workers should not expect any wage increase as wage board is prohibited from entertaining new wage hike petition one year after issuing a new wage order. The Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board issued the most recent wage hike last September 2010.

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

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LABOR DAY Interview. L-R: Atty. Jose Ogang, Provincial Head of the Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE); Ernesto Urbina of DOLE; Ma. Socorro Mira, Head of Phil. Employment Services Office (PESO) of Dgte; and Don Ramas Uypitching, Vice-Chairman of the Management Sector of the Tripartite Group, all guests of “Dumaguete Tonight” talk show over STAR ENERGY FM DYEM 96.7mhz hosted by Florence Baesa

Robredo urges execs: be proficient & ethical ake it from the man hailed internationally to be an icon of good governance: “It is not enough to be a proficient government official but one must also be ethical to earn genuine admiration and respect.” Continuing this administration’s reformist message, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Jesse Robredo told hundreds of government officials gathered during Tuesday’s fiesta celebration of La Libertad to strive hard to become not ROBREDO only experts in the field of public service DILG Secretary but most especially to Turn to page 17

BY DEMS REY DEMECILLO

Mar defends Noy’s anti-corrupt drive

eturning for the first time afte r the Ma y 1 0 elec tions, former Senator and Vice-Presidential contender Mar Roxas defended the continued anticorruption drive of President Benigno Aquino III while at the same time promising to return the favor to Negros Oriental, whose voters delivered huge votes to the Liberal Party. Roxas rebutted critics of President Aquino for being consumed in his anti- MAR ROXAS corruption drive by devoting much of his PNoy’s trouble shooter energy and time in filing cases against Turn to page 16

Cities to impeach Degamo launches cityhood justices? mobile health team

he League of Cities is likely to open a new front in its continuing war against the “unwanted” but newly-christened 16 cities by raising the possibility of filing or supporting impeachment charges against seven justices of the Supreme Court who voted to uphold the constitutionality of the cityhood laws converting the 16 towns into cities. The mayors have de- fr om imp each ment, th e nounced the recent decision League of Cities is set to file o f th e Su pr eme Co ur t another motion for reconsidfavoring the motion of re- eration. Her father, former consideration of the 16 cit- and predecesso r, Hector ies, including Guihulngan of “Tata” Villanueva dismissed Negros Oriental. th e celebr atio ns of Bais City Mayor Karen Guihulngan as premature Villanueva said that asides Turn to page 17

aking the delivery of basic health services to a new high, Governor Roel Degamo led the launching, Monday, of the Mobile Surgical Team in his hometown, Siaton. The project is designed cialists headed by Dr. Joyce to relieve the overcrowded Maningo through a 3-day Negros Oriental Provincial medical mission offering Hospital of indigents seek- free cataract operations, ing medical attention by teridium, circumcision, and bringing the doctors and free reading glasses courtesy nurses to the towns where of Board Member Liland medical care is most urgent. Estacion, also a medical Degamo took the oppor- practitioner. tunity of launching the proProvincial Health gram with the Philippine Academy of Medical SpeTurn to page 17

Gearing for BCBP’s 31st nat’l convention May 6-7 Some 2500 BCBP C h r i s t i a n Businessmen and Professionals from all over the country will gather here on May 6 & 7 at the Pro vincia l Convention Center during its 3 1st n a t i o n a l anniversary. At right p ho to , the brotherhood memb ers are singing p ra ctice so ngs fo r their Praise and Worship on Friday

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Degamo bolts Teves camp; Gary eyed for Governor?

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critical reporting

discovers, develops and nurtures political fighters just as they handle with great professionalism a potential derby cock champion from cradle, even unto the grave. So if you are not ready, they will tell you so, directly or indirectly. In the case of Arnie Teves, the favorite grandson of political godfather Meniong Teves, who was refused downright that he run as board member, “for he is not ready and will just lose.” So he settled and started as Malabugas, Bayawan barangay captain. Today, Arnie is ABC president and is now a board member, a dream come true. DEGAMO BY FATE In the case of Roel Degamo, he was groomed to be board member by the Teves clan, never even possibly nearer as governor. But fate led the man to the capitol throne as if to give the message to the Teves clan that hey, it is not you, but the people who make the choices as king.” This seems to reflect the body language of this young machismo capitol king who just turned 45 last Friday. And indeed, with all the powers that be, vested on him now, Roel Degamo is leaving no stone unturned until he will earn the capitol crown through his own merits, and of course courtesy of the vast resources of the government legally at his command. He will prove his detractors wrong.

Mirror, Mirror, who’s it to be?

Incumbent Gov. Roel Degamo, turned 45, Friday; ex-Finance Minister Gary Teves, 67, considered a formidable option in 2013 Will he make it? That is the 64-dollar question which not even him can answer until the results of the 2013 local elections are in. EL NIÑO MARGARITO Well, if you leave by choice, the Teves clan is eyeing no less than the eldest son in Margarito, Gary Teves, with an impeccable track record as a constitutional convention delegate, a three-termer congressman, and a top Asian finance minister par excellence, and going 67, could still, and yet be the strongest contender for the capitol crown. ARNAIZ BEHIND We sense that behind Gary is congressman King George –the first Arnaiz -- for the simple reason that they could just switch places at their convenience if they back each other up. So who do we guess will be Gary’s vice governor? Our wildest guess will be an educator by the name of another King Henry –the first Sojor. He is considered the father of the north, south, and central NORSU with some 29,000 strong college students. GO HENRY GO ! Nobody argues that without Henry -- Dr. Sojor — he corrects you, NORSU will never be like what it is today. Yes, Virginia, NORSU is Henry Sojor, whether you like it or not. But Sojor likes to be city mayor. We advise him, “Go for the province, Henry, where you are stronger there than in this city.” But Henry at 63 will go politics definitely. Well, as vice-gov of Gary, or as the city mayor vs. Chiquiting... sshhh Henry, it’s more expensive here. CONGRESS RACE Of course, congress will still be a LimkaichongArnaiz-Teves combination for 2013. They have

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Public funds for private purpose n relation to the issue of public funds used for private purposes, I recall a case on this regard: Wenceslao Pascual v Secretary of Public Works (G.R. L-10405, decided Dec. 29, 1960). In the 1950’s, Gov. Wenceslao Pascual of Rizal province filed a case questioning the appropriation of P85,000 to be used purportedly for the construction, repair, extension and expansion of “feeder road terminals” in Pasig. According to Gov. Pascual, these so-called feeder roads were planned subdivision roads that were not yet constructed. Worse, the sites of these feeder roads were located within a private subdivision owned by a Senator Jose C. Zulueta, and which feeder roads do not connect to a government road or highway. But just prior to the approval of this appropriation law, Senator Zulueta wrote the municipal council, offering to donate the projected feeder roads to the municipality of Pasig. THE CHARGE The charge of Gov. Pascual was that inasmuch as the projected feeder roads in question were private property at the time of the passage and approval of the appropriations law, such appropriation of P85,000.00 for the construction, reconstruction, repair, extension and improvement of said projected feeder roads, was “illegal.” In short, Gov. Pascual charged that public funds were appropriated for a private purpose, which is illegal and unconstitutional. The case was eventually elevated to the Supreme Court. THE ISSUE The issue brought before the court was whether or not the appropriation of P85,000 to construct a projected feeder road upon a location that was privately-owned was legal or illegal. The Supreme Court ruled the particular appropriation was illegal and therefore, void. In this case, the Supreme Court laid down the rules and standards in determining whether a certain appropriation can be considered for public or private use. In determining whether an appropriation is for public or private use, consequently, it will be determined whether an appropriation is legal or illegal. What is the test according to the court? The test of the constitutionality of a statute requiring the use of public funds is whether the statute is designed to promote public interests, as opposed to the furtherance of the advantage of individuals, although each advantage to individuals might incidentally serve the public. According to the Supreme Court, inasmuch as the

Editorial

Amend 36-yr-old Labor Code

e support the call of the tripar tite board and t he citizenry in pushing for the amendment of the old antiquated Labor Code of the Philippines of 1970. This call is besttimed today, LABOR DAY. The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has in fact, included in its Philippine Labor and Employment Plan a proposal to amend the 36year-old Labor Code. No less than the Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said that it is about time to revise the Labor Code to respond to the needs of the current labor market trends. The present Labor Code is a product of even pre-martial law era in 1970. The labor market realities are now brought by globalization, and cyber technologies are not even considered in this Labor Code. With this alone, its amendment is in order and Congress should fast-track this real priorities before it overtakes them. Like due for revision is Article 130 which states that women are prohibited to work at night. During those times, call centers were not in the dic-

tionaries. This is in stark contrast to the present setup where women working at call centers are mostly required to work during the night shifts. We never heard about BPO or ICT during those times. Today, we hear of job security, flexibility security, even as these areas need further study and research in aid of legislation. We can identify other areas for revision such as the sections on tenure, contracting and subcontracting of services. There is also one known as hiring “by agency.” Under the labor subcontracting system, a company hires another company to recruit workers on a temporary basis where workers are not paid the minimum wage or entitled to benefits like social security coverage, health insurance, and access to lowcost housing services. Labor groups have long been pushing for the amendment of the outdated Labor Code. The tripartite group is finishing a proposal to come up with an omnibus review code. We feel this is urgent, and even shortly overdue.

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Real issues in the Middle East

Dateline Manila by Bingo P. Dejaresco

ince the rise of the Fourth World (Middle East) in the 1970s, the “Petro-Dollar” economy, the world has generally thought of the Middle East as the harbinger of high-commodity prices.

When crude oil prices hike, the world reels back to face more dark days for both consumers and industrialists. For decades, much of the world has been at the mercy of the “Fourth World” – so-called then because the Arabs were filthy rich but absolutely decadent in their ways and manners. That has changed now. The Arabs now know they are the fulcrum of modern civilization, and the recent wars have been waged there: Israel, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and the current spate of revolutions in many Middle East and North African countries.

But the Middle East is more than just an “oil case.” The recent United Nation forces air attacks on brutal dictator Col. Moammar Gaddafi was sanctioned by the United Arab League because the tyrant was murdering his people with naked brutality. This was all about democracy and human right to life and liberty. The Arab world condemned Libya but was not prepared to send its own men and tanks to fight the ground war – because of culture, lack of political will, and even war resources. Only Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates appear

equipped to fight the Libyan War – but an Arab to Arab fight is not foreseen, momentarily. Even Bahrain, which is the base of a US Naval Fleet, and Yemen which gets vast American military aid plus 50 advisers – are both caught in their own protest movements. The USA was playing politics – when it prodded longtime ally Mosni Mubarak to give way to protests against his continued stay. It is now using just more “war-like words” versus Syria which is using grave force against rebels – now numbering about over 200 in casualties. To page 17

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Hosting ... From page 1 Me…an d bear much fruit.” -- These will be the guiding words of the delegates from the more than 120 chapters and outreaches nationwide of the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) who will attend the 31st National Annive rs ary Ce le bration

(NAC 31) whic h will be hosted by the Dumaguete chapters and its outreaches. In fact, some of them will come from abroad just to attend this annual c elebra tion. The BCBP has a chapter and 2 outre ac hes in C alifornia, U.S.A. NAC31 will be the rainbow connection of BCBP National and International to Dumaguete City for the twoday celebration at the Provin-

cial Convention Center, Capitol Area, on May 6 and 7. Faithful to its advocacy for honesty, the BCBP draws more strength from the Gospel message that those who remain in Jesus will bear much fruit. The BCBP pushes forward more vigorously, especially in these times of controversial issues in government -- its “Be Honest” campaign during this annual gathering.

The campaign is a silent and very private challenge for every Christian followe r, when it says: “Be Honest, even if others are not, even if others will not, and even if others cannot.” The seed of BCBP was planted in Dumaguete in 1994 by Tagbilaran Chapter. Since then, it has bore much fruit, with Dumaguete outreaching to Dipolog City, now a very robust chapter in Mindanao;

and onto our home fronts in Bais City, in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, and even in the Siquijor provinc e. Since that seed was planted some 17 years ago, the brotherhood have touched the lives of hundreds of businessmen, professionals, and their families in this part of the country. The hosts for NAC31 are BCBP Dumaguete North and South Chapters, headed by

Edgar Diputa do and Fiel Ornopia respectively, and their corres ponding outreaches: Bais, under Alan Yap; San Carlos under Noli Baguioro; and Siquijor, under Tata Quilicot. The BCBP has tasked itself to bring Christ into the marketplaces: in the businesses and the professions. And to remain faithfully grounded in Christ.

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“Tyranny of the immediate” ournalists call it the “tyranny of the immediate:” the never-ceasing crush of urgent news that jostle for limited space or airtime – and the never-resolved worry if the significant is trampled in the melee. We see that in today’s tor- Award for Environmental Herorents of reports on the RH bill, ism” were presented on April 25 massacre by dictatorships in to the “guardian of Palawan forSyria and Libya, plunder of over- ests” Dr. Gerry Ortega, and seas workers fund charges “Champion of Biodiversity” Dr. against Gloria Macapagal- Leonard Co of the University of Arroyo to the royal wedding in the Philippines. London and Pope John Paul’s Both awards were given beatification. posthumously. And thereby A l l a r e l e g i t i m a t e hangs a tale of significance. news stories. They clamp Catholic radio journalist Dr. on media “gatekeepers” an Gerry Ortega was shot dead in ever-tougher task to strive for Puerto Princesa City, January. A significance on “instant” re- veterinary doctor, Ortega, 47, ports that cyberspace de- c a m p a i g n e d t o mands. protect indigenous communities Editors have their favorite and Palawan forests from reckexamples. We offer the 2011 less mining. Earth Day rites, swamped by Murder charges were headlines, as a case in point. lodged against former The “Father Neri Satur Turn to page 9

Betrayal of public trust

he biggest betrayal in the history of the world was the betrayal of Jesus Christ by the Jews. In this country, the biggest betrayal was the one involving the coconut levy funds by a very few million coconut farmers in this country. Indeed, the so-called scams, now sensationalized by media, pales by comparison with the billions squeezed out of the almost empty pockets of coconut farmers from 1973 to 1986 by the monopolist-crony-capitalists. My fellow columnist Johnny Mercado asks, quoting the late Vice-President Maning Pelaez, “What is happening to this country?”

BY: JOHNY M ERCADO

(E-mail: juanlmercado@gmail.com )

Coming close on the heels of the lower house resolution calling for the burial in the Libingan ng mga Bayani of the late dictator who authored the spate of presidential decrees that unjustly taxed the coconut farmers, we have the Supreme Court (jesters?) justifying the acquisition by Marcos crony Danding Cojuangco of San Miguel shares using coconut levy funds, illegally transferred from the PNB to the First United Bank which was then owned by PNoy’s family and re-

A Journey Through Cancer

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was sitting at a fast food restaurant at the mall. Across the courtyard came a nice-looking man and his family. From his appearance, he could have been the CEO of a business, a politician, a lawyer or a priest. Only one thing was wrong. He was wearing a t-shirt that said, “Nice boots; want to frak?” The word “FRAK” is American slang for having sex. I cannot imagine a successful grown mature man knowingly wearing that message on his shirt while escorting his wife and certainly not while escorting his young children. The only explanation I could find was he did not know what FRAK meant.

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Fugitives and exiles

This is not the first time I have been shocked by t-shirt messages on display at the mall. One beautiful young girl had the message, “Is it alright if I take this snake on the plane?” There was also an arrow pointing to her crotch. Obviously this shirt was designed for a man to wear and just as obviously, the young lady did not get the joke. The shirt highlighted her lack of understanding rather than her beauty. I often see grown men wearing shirts obviously designed for women. Now one explanation might be that they are “bayots” and not afraid of

appearing effeminate. But I suspect more often than not that the men simply did not know the real message they were sending. One sweet-faced girl around fourteen years old was wearing a shirt which proudly proclaimed “Give me some love and I will give you the pink.” I seriously doubt this young girl knew she was offering to give sex for a little love. Even if she knew what she was advertising; I know her father and mother do not. I am not the “sharpest

JAMES “KOJAK” HUGHS U.S. Army, Cpt (ret)

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Footsteps and Fingerprints

The Begging Bowl

n a certain sense, that´s what we all are. We are fugitives and exiles from God, from our true and ultimate dignity as children of God, because of our sins, infidelities and other forms of human miseries. Like our first parents, Adam feel bad, insecure, afraid, and Eve, banished from Paradise ashamed. Pristine joy and peace after committing the original sin flee from us too. We can be on that we now all inherit, and Cain, the run, homeless, hiding, or who after slaying his own brother, when that is not possible, we can Abel, was condemned to a life of wear guises, and play all sorts of a runaway, we too have been al- tricks and games to cover ourienated from God with all the con- selves. sequences that such alienation Yes, we can also go to entails. great lengths to sweeten, raAs such, we lost the state tionalize and forget our state of original justice and the of separation from God. We many preternatural gifts that can even choose to go against went with it. We are now sub- God and decide instead to creject to death, pain and suffer- ate our own reality—a fantasy ing. Our faculties have been or illusion actually—according damaged such that instead of to our own designs and specs. pursuing what is true and This was done in the epigood, we now go after some- sodes of the Tower of Babel and thing else. Sodom and Gomorrah. And the As such, we tend to have crazy drama continues up to now, some guilt feelings, and with that reprising the same theme condition, we can weave a variety of possible reactions. We can Turn to page 18

BY AMB. JOSE V. ROMERO, JR., PH.D

The Message

Coming Home t’s difficult to find hope when people you know and care about are dying of cancer. It seems like this kind of disease is finding no exception at all. A very close relative, city. She was a loving mother Marilen Villegas Victoriano, of five lovely and successful former board member and an daughters namely; Marivic active civic leader in Negros (B ebot), Elena (Adi), Linet Oriental, just died of cancer at (M alindy), M ercedes, the Wyckoss Heights Medical (Menggay) and Mylene. Center in New York at 7:15 PM Married to a prominent (New York time) last January and distinguished lawyer, 22, 2011 at the age of 74. She Atty. Lenin Victoriano, who would have turned 75 years old passed away earlier, Marilen last March. was a lively and perfect host Tita Baby, as we all fondly to anyone who flocked to her called her, had wanted to celebrate her birthday with home in Bantayan especially her c hildren and during fiesta celebrations. We will miss her company grandchildren in the United especially her cordial attitude States when she fell ill and was brought to the hospital. towards life. We didn’t expect A jolly person with a good her to come home this way. But sense of humor, she w as her w ish is granted to be excited to spend more time with brought back to Dumaguete, her children when she left this her home sweet home.

named United Coconut Planters Bank to try and justify this patently wrongful transfer! How could Danding as president of UCPB (Johnny Ponce Enrile was chairman) borrow a huge amount of money, held in trust by the bank that he managed for the benefit of the Coconut Planters, to buy SMB shares in his name? If this happened today, the Central Bank would

I FR. ROY CIMAGALA

n one of my Holy Week reflections, I read about a begging bowl. This is a plain clay bowl that a monk takes with him as he roams the countryside and village byways. Whatever is placed in the bowl by generous passersby is his nourishment for the day. How trusting such a monk must be! And I asked myself, “Would I be ready to start every morning with an empty begging bowl?”

So I began to look about me as the days went by to see what each day had to offer, to see whose footsteps walked beside me, to check on who would leave their fingerprints in my life on that day, who would contribute attitudes, thoughts, words or actions to my day. I began to notice and reflect on things that I had apparently taken for granted previously. The birds outside my window in our mango tree begin to sing before the first rays of the sun touch the branches. They welcome the day with joyous songs and light-

hearted flight between branches. Do I welcome every day with such joy? When taking a walk in our neighbourhood, some children paused in their game to smile and shout, “Hi!” Instead of continuing my stroll with just a wave of my hand as I often do, I stopped, chatted for a moment, and even tried my hand at hitting the empty can with a small stone. I missed and we all laughed! My day became brighter with their joy. My thoughts took me back to that day at work last year when my computer crashed, Turn to page 18

BY: NANCY

RUSSELL CATAN

e-mail: nancy.catan@yahoo.com

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DILG Sec. Jessie Robredo appeared to be impressed about the strides taken by La Libertad headed by Mayor Dodong Limkaichong (right) and Rep Josy Limkaichong at Robredoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left and Dumaguete No.1 councilor Tony Remollo

Rep. Josy Sy Limkaichong and proud father of Josy who is the known business tycoon Julio Sy Were among the VIPs invited to the La Libertad fiesta celebraton.

ed their yors who airiq u it in g a m r O g e N M ay o r C h o met with Sec. Robred c e rn s am o n g th e m la, Kit A d an z a o f ntham u rg e n t c o n , M ay o rs L e n in A lvio laon city; Be . n a ia C f rr o a o rb g a ri is le Sa g ita, Jimmy C nueva of BA Zamboangu Amlan and Karen Villa dela Cruz of

Bais in full force. L-R: Arvin Cabio, Evangeline Valle Crisline Repollo, Bais City Mayor Kare n Villan ueva ga, , Mar Roxas, Bais City Vice-Mayo r Luciano Benlota, Agap ito Avenido, Freddy Tam, Bais City SK Rey Saycon, Chris tophe r Nolan

Vice mayors League force with the DILG members of the province also met zero implementatio secretary. Most of their concerns we in full line has expired in n of the sanitary landfill law which re the 2006. dead-

ial trouble shooter Arrival honors were given presidentpresence enabled then Sen Mar Roxas whose special first district conhim to listen to LGU concerns and kaichong cerns were aired by Rep. Josy Lim

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VICTORY

OVER IMPURE THOUGHTS We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. – II CORINTHISNS 10:5

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ake care! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired, because then you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. When you give a gift to someone in need, don’t shout about it as the hypocrites do— blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I assure you, they have received all the reward they will ever get. But when you give to someone, don’t tell your left hand what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in secret, and your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you.” –– Matthew 6:1-4 The term hypocrites as used here, describes people who do good acts for appearance only—not out of compassion or other good motives. Their actions may be good but

Dispelling the myths Behind conception, contraception and abortifacient drugs

their motives are hollow. The attention they may get is their only reward but God will reward those who are sincere in their faith and acts of charity.

HISTORICAL NOTES

Lethal Malaria he present Executive Assistant of the Philippine Jesuit Provincial is Fr. William M. Abbott, SJ. From him, this other installment comes: “The harsh phase of the friars’ captivity lasted in most cases only a few months. There were efforts as late as 23 August 1899, to investigate money matters, REV. FR. ROMAN C. SAGUN, JR. but, by and large, the interrogations regarding funds ended once the captors either obtained what they wanted, or else realized there was nothing to be found. “After the first months, instances of harassment and brutality were isolated and the exception, certainly not the rule. Such, for example, were the beatings suffered by Bishop Hevia Campomanes and his staff, when this bishop refused to ordain Gregorio Aglipay’s picked minions. “A curious exception stands out. Just after the outbreak of hostilities between the United States and the Philippines, Isidoro Torres, the ruthless revolutionary from Bulacan recommended, apparently on request, to Baldomero Aguinaldo that La Paz would be most apt for concentrating the friars because of the prevalence there of endemic malaria. ‘Even the persons born there are attacked by malarial fever and ague, and if they are strangers very few will escape death.’ Baldomero approved the recommendation, and the friars in Central Luzon were kept there for two months. “The fact that there was a strong motion in the Malolos Congress to be rid of the burden of maintaining so many prisoners, and considering that the friar prisoners were always excluded from release negotiations, makes one highly suspicious of what was going on in the minds of at least some of the Malolos leaders. “On the other hand, the friars at La Paz hardly suffered as Torres had hopes, and no one there died while in captivity. Perhaps this was because their stay was relatively short; perhaps, too, Torres had grossly exaggerated the lethal qualities of the place, and apparently the mosquitoes had refused to collaborate with him. “There seems to have been no further Turn to page 14

(Part II) have made a research on the facts on conception, contraception, and FR. GAMMY TULABING abortifacients JCD, VG drugs, and I came across this article by J.C. Willke, MD and Bradley Mattes, MBS entitled “Dispelling the Myths behind Conception, Contraception, and Abortifacient Drugs. This will take the next series of our information drive about the ill-effects of contraceptives. Bradley Mattes detail’s specific examples. Hormonal contraception uses the synthetic forms of the hormones progesterone and estrogen. These synthetics are typically called progestin and ethinyl estradiol. The primary function of hormonal forms of birth control prevent ovulation. But it’s helpful to understand that some forms of hormonal contraception prevent a woman’s egg from fully developing each month. The egg is actually released, but since it is immature, sperm are unable to fertilize it and conception is prevented from taking place. It is also interesting that some makers of hormonal contraception warn against using their product if a woman has had breast cancer or has a family history of breast cancer. The older forms of hormonal contraception are referred to as first- and second-generation. The newer forms, several of which you currently see advertised on TV, are called third- and fourth-generation contraception. The purpose of the following information is to provide a basic understanding of how all forms of contraception work and, specifically, whether or not they have any abortifacient function. The Birth Control Pill is the most popular and widely used method of hormonal contraception. It involves taking a month-long series of pills—three weeks of pills containing hormones, and one without. This

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robably no other problem afflicts so many men as the problem of unclean thoughts in the minds of those who have come to Christ. In the cesspool of their vain imaginings, the enemy torments and oppresses the adopted sons of God with frustration over the seeming evidence that God does not have the power to cleanse their thought life and provide them with true freedom. The more mature they become in their walk of discipleship, the more acute and frustrating this problem becomes. Men of Christ want to be free, but seem to be unable to gain victory for more than a few hours or days at a time. The problem is more widespread now than ever before because of the spreading filth of our society and the dramatic spread of sexual corruption throughout the families of America. It is an awful stench that has fouled our lives for too long, now erupting in our society in the most heinous of crimes against women and children…

We have seen too many pictures, too many films, too much TV and been involved in too much immorality and filthiness to simply close down the pictures of our minds. There are huge caves of residence established in our minds in which the enemy was once entertained; he secured legitimate access. Now it seems impossible to close the doors to him. Demonic spirits leap across magazine pages, city streets, restaurants and everyday work to places to pursue the stimulation of old and evil thought habits. They seem to be everywhere. How does one resist them? Is there any hope of gaining permanent victory over them? Yes there is, in Christ Jesus. But we

TODAY’S

GOSPEL John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And wi th that he breathed on them and sai d, “Receive the Holy Spi rit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” Now Thomas (also known as Didymus[a]), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples

must first learn to stay with our Lord and Shepherd. Having hearts of sheep, we tend constantly to go astray, wandering off on our own. Each victory tends to take us away from the Source of our victory. It is the incorrect and powerful thought habit of the “old man” that tells us we experience freedom when we are independent. This is not true at all. We find our freedom by becoming bond-slaves to Jesus Christ. It is when our thoughts become captive to Christ that we bring down the strongholds and (destroy) speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God… when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of hi s discipl es, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may bel ieve [b] t hat Jesu s i s t he Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Sunday Thoughts GRACEFUL COURAGE CREATIVE SERENITY FEARFUL WISDOM Prayer for All Seasons –– Joshua 1:1-9 In the long years of my preaching ministry, I have quoted many times the thoughts of the late professor of Christian Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. DR. PROCESO UDARBE Professor Reinhold Niebuhr name dominated the theological landscape in his day. There were many things he said in his lectures and sermons; But the shortest, yet probably the most profound and most provocative sentence he had written was a prayer now known throughout the whole world, read in thousands of homes, churches, and offices everywhere: God, grant me the courage to change what can be changed; The serenity to accept what cannot be changed;

And the wisdom to know the difference. A story is told that Dr. Niebuhr was once a guest speaker at an assembly. When he was told that he also had to lead in a prayer, he scribbled some words on a piece of paper. It sounded so beautiful to those who heard it that he was asked for a copy of it. It was later published, so that we now have access to this “prayer for all seasons”. This prayer is not only for all seasons, but for everyone – the educated and uneducated, the young and the old, those who are in trouble and those who are challenged to support causes; it is for all of us. For all of us need to be equipped for life with graceful courage, creative serenity, and fearful wisdom. One of the finest biblical passages for all three is what we read in Joshua 1:1-9. For explicit and implied in the passage are courage, serenity and wisdom. Turn to page 11

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provincial administrator, Romeo Seratubias and four others. The alleged trigger man, Marlon Recamata Dichaves, told police there were other accomplices While doing research in Leyte last November, botanist Leonard Co was killed, together with a guide and a forest ranger. “Co had been accidentally caught in a cross fire with communist guerrillas,” the Armed Forces claims. That excuse has not placated scientists the world over. Co’s death meant “the loss of probably the last of classically trained botanists in plant taxonomy and systematics in the Philippines.” That thumbnail description jives with the 1991 origins of “Father Neri Satur Award for Environmental Heroism.” Fr. Satur emerged as a “green priest” who fought deforestation in Bukidnon not merely with words. A deputized forest ranger, Fr. Satur confiscated truckloads of “hot” logs. His efforts were backed by then Bukidnon Archbishop, now Cardinal, Gaudencio Rosales. As in the case of Dr. Ortega and Leonardo Co, Fr. Satur angered politically-connected lumber tycoons. In October 14, 1991, three men, allegedly hired by the illegal loggers, bludgeoned Fr. Satur with a rifle butt. Later, they fired pointblank with a shotgun. The Senate Committee on Environment, led by Senator Heherson T. Alvarez, established this award for Environmental Heroism. It has been a feature for Philippine observance of Earth Day. The 2011 rites, swamped by other newsbreaks, however, leaves a bothersome question: “Will more people have to die as they seek to end the rape of Philippine forests?” In 1595, forests blanketed 27.5 million hectares. Today, only a bare quarter (7.17 million hectares) is left — and still shrinking. Log exports topped 11.1 million cubic meters in 1974, then slumped to a mere 841 thousand cubic meters a decade later. It never recovered. Forest cover has long dropped far below the 30 percent safety benchmark. Greater numbers of people today raze tree cover to plow the thin marginal soil. Over 11 million huddle within official forest lands. Temperatures, meanwhile, surge as glaciers melt. Metereological Organization reports 2001 through 2010 as the “warmest decade ever.” When the forests go, so does the topsoil which produces food. Over half (52 percent) of the country is eroded. Unique wildlife and plants, endemic to this country vanishes. Conservation International notes among those endangered are: the Cebu flowerpecker, the Philippine cockatoo, the Visayan wrinkled hornbill, and the enormous Philippine eagle and amphibians like the panther flying frog. “In few countries have forest management’s successes and failures been played out so dramatically as in the Philippines,” the Food and Agriculture Organization notes. “The scale of forest loss irrevocably altered the identity of many Filipinos.”

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FLORENCE B AESA

Tata-George rematch looms in 2013 polls

Secretary Jesse Robredo (center) and host 1st District Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong persuade 2nd District Rep. George Arnaiz (right) and former Bais City Mayor Hector “Tata” Villanueva to show a symbolic show of friendship during La Libertad’s fiesta, Wednesday. Arnaiz and Villanueva are expected to renew their rivalry in 2013.

he incumbent is definitely gunning for re-election while his closest rival is mulling for a rematch in 2013. Second District Rep. George Arnaiz is quite certain of seeking re-election just like the rest of the incumbent District Representatives Jocelyn Limkaichong (1 st District) and Pryde Henry Teves (3rd). Turn to page 18

Capitol to probe Tayasan mining

rovincial Board Member Liland Estacion is spearheading a probe to determine if a local mining subsidiary is merely conducting exploration to determine copper deposits in Tayasan or is actually extracting already.

This developed as the Philippine Army is distancing from allegations by militant organizations accusing them of supporting the operations of a mining

company in Guihulngan, which is supposedly opposed by the residents. 11th Infantry Battalion Commanding

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Solons to push for Bais sea & air ports

egros Oriental’s three district representatives are meeting to push for the realization of new and bigger sea and air ports in Bais City up north and Siaton down south to significantly perk up the local economy. Congressman George Arnaiz (2n d the lone airport of the province. District) admitted that the existing Governor Roel Degamo vowed to throw Dumaguete airport is inadequate and full support to fresh efforts to establish a free perilous, adding that a feasibility study port in Seit, Siaton and a possible airport in has been conducted on how to expand Turn to page 17

Bosconian alumni ‘raid’ Amlan eco-park Dozens of alumni belonging to Saint Louis School Dumaguete High School Class of 1981 recently marked their 30th Panaghimamat Anniversary by planting 600 seedlings at Silab Ecotree Park in Amlan. They also distributed goods to the girls of Casa Cittadini in Jawa, Valencia.

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Arnaiz backs ...

the CIVIC circle From page 16

BY LELE MARTINEZ (Civic clubs and organizations are welcome to submit their articles and pictures about their services and activities. It is free of charge. Deadline for submission is Wednesday. You may send by email to: dejaresco_ely@yahoo.com – EDITOR) cjomartinez@yahoo.com

Summertime!

ummer memories! Summer fruit season is here. I am feasting on summer fruits now; sweet star apples, chicos, sereguelas, melons and pineapples abound. The summer heat is on us and I am brought back to my childhood summer time.

Remember when we go back to school after summer? We were asked in our English Composition class to write “What We Did Last Summer.” Being city-borne, my childhood was more “urban.” Instead of climbing trees and picking fruits, me and my siblings wait impatiently every morning for our mother to come home from her daily marketing. We live across the market, so she just crosses the street to buy fresh fish, vegetables, meat and fruits daily. Summertime was when we waited for Mama to bring home the native b lack berr ies “lumboy,” sereguelas, chico, an d star app le. But o ur f av or ite was th e black lumboy with the sweet sour taste and which leaves black stains in our tongue and lips. We play native games like Piko, carrying our little slippers on our head while kicking stones on chalkdrawn floors. Afternoons were reserved for trips down the boulevard or to the park. All the children look forward to low tide or “hunasan” on the boulevard beach. After impatiently waiting to get over the imposed noon siesta, we children prepare our gears to go to the boulevard. Plastics were not available back then so we had small cans and bottles; girls did not wear

shorts then so we had our skirts an d plastic slippers. We had to wait till about 4PM when the sun wasn’t that hot anymore before we were allowed to go ou t. Destin ation – Rizal Boulevard. Our purpose was to walk along the shallow shore at low tide and pick out what inter ests u s. Pretty sh ells, little shr imps, crablets and the little fishes commonly called “palog” were the prize catch. The shore becomes dotted with little children bent over looking under stones and little crevices to look for sea creatures; the young adults are strolling and watching out for the little ones while the older folks are digging for clams or scrapp in g seaweeds. When the sun is down, it is time to go home; and we walk the two blocks home sometimes barefooted if the tide washes away our slippers. The batch of bedraggled kids walk home with wet skirts and shorts carrying bottles or cans with the precious fishes, shrimps and shells. We get a mouthful of scolding for coming home wet and barefooted, yet we still bear in mind that every minute spent on the beach shore was worth it. If it is high tide, we kids run along the grassy portion of the boulevard or cross over to the city park and bother the frogs and lit-

tle fishes in the little fountain inside the park. Summer memories are filled with fun. We lived in a row of small stores along Real Street and all the families there had little children so there were a lot of playmates to play games with, day and night. Most of the time, the games ended only when there were tantrums, fights or quarrels. My sister ev en rememb er ed tho se times when she was very young, and on her insistence, we let her join our games under a “joke only” status, which she later claimed that she already understood what it meant. Moonlit nights were spent outside on the streets playing games or learning ho w to r id e th e bicycle. Traffic was thin then and we children were able to run along the streets in the early evenings. There were no television programs or computers so children of all ages were playing active games in front of their homes or in the neighborhood. The children of today, however, spend their summertime differently. Indoor computer games, summer camps, and kiddie classes are the in-thing now. But however summer is spent, children have fun and the happiest memories of my childhood were those summer fun with nature.

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The Reproductive Health Bill

t is imperative that our representatives consult their constituents about their stand on the issue of the Reproductive Health Bill. The Reproductive Health low family planning. Some Bill is long overdue. Our land religion allow only natural famBY: ATTY. area and natural resources ily planning by way of comFRANCISCO D. YAP are limited. We cannot allow plete abstinence or by not people to multiply without any having sex at the time the control, because our land and woman is supposed to be ferresources are limited. The is- tile. But this is against human cause contraception merely sue is not on religious value sexuality because when the prevents the sperm from fertibut rather is on a matter of woman is ovulating, that is the lizing the egg of the woman, time when she will be at the hence, there is no life involved survival. We are all fellow height of her human sexual- here. I am against abortion travelers in this spaceship ity, and by nature, that is the called Earth. Our spaceship time to copulate so that the but I am in favor of contracan only have a maximum egg will be fertilized. But this ception. If others do not load of passengers, hence, could be prevented by contra- believe in abortion, contrathere is a need for popula- ceptive pills or by other conception, or abstinence, tion control. We are not like traceptive methods which the then, I will support their animals. We have intellect Reproductive Health Bill right to have as many chiland the capacity to decide would empower, and author- dren as they want to proto multiply like rabbits or to ize the government to use duce. We have the freedom of have an ideal family we can public funds to make contraceptives available to the peo- choice. support comfortably. Some religion do not al- ple. This is not abortion be-

BY: DEMS DEMECILLO BLAS LIBATON

Cops nab town dad gone ‘wild’ T

ayasan’s first councilor refused to be good on a Good Friday and found himself in a calaboose for allegedly causing a commotion and for disrespecting the police officers who tried to pacify him. Councilor Junjie Zunega was arrested on Good Friday after the caretaker of the house owned by his sibling in Bagacay, Dumaguete City reported him to the police for reportedly destroying some properties and wielding a bolo to the horror of the children at home that time. However, Zunega insists he was not at fault and that the policemen were violating his human rights. It was learned that he had a long run- Zunega was handcuffed by policemen to ning tiff with his wife, who report- restrain him from causing further trouedly wishes to be separated from him. ble inside the PNP station. (Photo by Victor Camion)

1 dead, 1 hurt in family feud

he simmering tensions between two warring families in Bonawon, Siaton culminated in bloodshed with the death of a 35-year-old farmer and serious injury of his younger brother after they were attacked by two brothers of their family foe. Probers said that the two victims, and unarmed victims. Arnulfo Diamola and his younger Witnesses rushed the victims to the brother Jaime, 28 years old, were hav- hospital but the elder Diamola died, while ing a drinking spree inside the village’s his younger brother, who sustained several videoke bar when two brothers of the stab wounds managed to survive. SP02 rival Dingal family, identified as Gabriel Ramon Arbolado and P01 Jeogenes Paladar and Michael, suddenly entered the bar nabbed the suspects who are now facing and hacked and stabbed the surprised murder charges.

DOCUMI guard clubbed to death

aretakers of the Sy-owned DOCUMI found the company’s security bludgeoned to death inside the sleeping quarters of the guard house in Calindagan, Dumaguete City, Thursday morning.

The victim was identified as Edwin Saguban, a resident of Jugno, Amlan and employed under the Century Security Agency. He sustained multiple head injuries and at least four stab wounds in the stomach. However, the victim’s wallet, service firearm and cellular phone

were recovered, which led some investigators to rule out the angle of robbery. Residents and tricycle drivers who were near the crime scene reported no commotion or signs of trouble the entire evening prior to the discovery of the victim’s remains.

Rugby boy runs amok; stabs two

wo men were injured after a 29-year-old rugby-crazed neighbor wielding a knife went on a stabbing spree, Tuesday evening, in Barangay Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City. The suspect, identified as Alden was later stabbed by the suspect in the chest. Diez, 29, initially tried to stab Sofia Village watchmen arrived and tried to Flores but was able to dodge his thrusts. pacify the suspect, but one of the tanods, Her husband then summoned the aid of Farmulo Nellas, slipped and was swiftly the barangay watchmen. A certain Noel stabbed in the left leg. Diez was later Sarita accompanied her husband while tracking the suspect and got isolated; he nabbed by authorities.

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HEALTH IS WEALTH

The Psychology of Sufferings “No pain, no palm; no thorn no throne; no cross, no crown.” –– William Penn asically, when we talk about psychology, we usually refer to the science which concerns the mind and human behavior. Suffering is the most significant human conduct that has seriously affected and incessantly distressed the physical and mental (emotional) well being of man. Let us unravel the positive as well as negative effects of suffering in our lives. Our individual reaction to any physical or emotional painful stimuli in our life will depend so much on our personal experience in our familial, personal and environmental influences.

Und ou bted ly, since childhood up to old age, man has gro wn thr ough sufferings. He knows that he is able to understand and forgive others because of his sufferings. It is in suffering that keeps him real. Fr. Bel San Luis of Christ the King seminary says that “suffering is part and parcel of human existence – a problem that is not to be solved, but a mystery to be lived.” Historically, the Holy Bible expo un ds that all sufferings could be traced back to the Fall of Adam and Eve. God said to Eve, “I will greatly increase your pain in childbearing and also your

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allows the woman to have a menstrual period. The Pill contains two synthetic hormones, progestin and ethinyl estradiol and has three mechanisms: 1) it prevents ovulation, 2) thickens the c ervical mucus, which makes it harder for sperm to enter the uterus and 3) affects the endometrium or lining of the womb to make it more hostile to implantation. This means the tiny developing baby (embryo) cannot attach to the uterine lining and dies, which is a very early abortion. Even so, they define this as “preventing pregnancy.” Plan B or Emergency Contraception is designed for emergency use and not recommended to be used as a regular method of birth control. Plan B One Step is a single pill containing a high dose of progestin, and is available to women without prescription if they are 17 or older. It claims that if taken within 72 hours of “unpro-

tected” sex, it will prevent ovulation, but it also prevents the already conceived embryo from implanting in the endometrium, causing an early abortion. According to the pro-abortion blog site, Reproductive Health Reality Check, Plan B isn’t as effective as first touted, which has caused financial backers to put funding on hold. In addition, the blog site acknowledged that women are “abusing” Plan B by repeatedly using it instead of other birth control methods. The IUD or intrauterine device is available in two different types in America. The hormonal IUD called Mirena, and the copper IUD called Paragard. Mirena releases levonorgestrel, which is a progestogen. Its primary function is to prevent implantation by the tiny developing human (embryo). Preventing ovulation appears to function as a distant second. A study of women, one year after inserting the IUD, showed about one-half (45%) of women were still ovulating. After four years, 75% of women

were ovulating. Obviously, the greater the number of women ovulating means the higher the chance for fertilization to occur. Other mechanisms of Mirena include thickening the mucus of the cervix, thus not allowing sperm to enter the uterus, or affecting the mobility or survival of sperm. If fertilization occurs, most likely the tiny unborn child will be prevented from attaching to the lining of the womb and he or she will die. This is a very early abortion. The copper IUD’s effectiveness comes from a continuous release of copper into the uterine cavity; however, they aren’t sure why this works. The general consensus is that this is accomplished by preventing implantation of the human embryo. With both forms of IUD, if the woman becomes pregnant, she has a greater chance of having an ectopic or tubal pregnancy. This is when the tiny developing baby attaches to the lining of the fallopian.

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emotional pain of raising your children. (Eve’s eldest son , Cain murd ered his younger brother, Abel.) God punished them for their transgressions. “You shall live by the sweat of your brow” a clear indication of punishment of their sins and guilt. Ho wever, tod ay, b ecause of man’s freewill, there are two definite reactions. One is negative and the other is positive. In this case, a man may turn callous after experiencing an extremely tr aumatic and miserable life. He may become a hardened, rebellious and vindictive person. He feels cheated or robbed of something which intuitively deprives him of a wellearned opportunity and legitimate gratification. He easily concludes that – “our family was poor and suffered so much misery since childhood. Nobody helped us then. We had nothing at all. I remember, our rich

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neighbors used to laugh and mock us in our pitiful state. Now, that we got our hardearned wealth and emerged from the lowest gutters, we can never afford to suffer again. We feel vindicated now.” They became so bitter. On the other hand, there are still people whose character and basic human attitud e are still strong and steadfast despite all the difficulties and miseries in life. These are the people who are solid in their faith. They know the true value of suffering that cleanses, heals and brings love, peace and joy to the mind. The most torturous passion that ends His ignominious death on the cross is the greatest manifestation of extreme suffering the world has ever known – the REDEEMING LOVE of ALL. Remember: SUFFERING is the very stuff that Saints and Martyrs are made of.

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Sunday ... From page 8 First of all, we ask God for courage to change what can be changed. It is understandable that Alcoholics. Anonymous adopted the prayer of Niebuhr as its main prayer. For alcoholism can be overcome. And this goes for other human maladies – addiction to drugs, shoddy performance in work, disloyalty in the marriage bond, dishonest dealings, the list is ad infinitum. (To be continued)

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Motong-4,464 sq.m. @ 1,500/sq.m., clean title, alon g the brgy. road with 50 full grown sweet mangoes, 34m frontage Contact: 0918-929-6047

COMMERCIAL LOT FOR SALE Daro, Dgte. City (SUMC)

259 sqm at 7M Call: 0918-929-6047

FOR SALE Residential Lot 2,500 sq.meters at Bong-ao, Valencia, Negros Oriental Price: affordable and negotiable

NOTICE is hereby given that Rizalina Hilongos, the sole heir of the late VICENTE ALCOSERO have filed and executed a Deed of Absolute Sale of the Entire Parcel of Residential Land on Tax Declaration (T.D.) No. 99-08-00101162, TCT No. T-17116, situated at E. Villegas Street, Poblacion, Guihulngan City, containing an area of 195 sq.m. in favor to Fidel B. Villalon per Doc. No. 57, Page No. 77, Book No. XXVI, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. Edward S. Manzano. The Negros Chronicle April 17, 24 & May 1, 2011

COMMERCIAL LOT FOR SALE Banilad, Dgte. City, 2,772 sq.m., clean title, fronting the highway, wide entrance, suited for apartment, gasoline station and commercial spaces, P2,500 per sq.m. only

Call: 0918-929-6047

LOT FOR SALE 2,297 sq.m. @ P1,800/m2 J u no b/ re s id e n ti a l /1 block fronting Silliman Heights

Call: 0918-929-6047

COMMERCIAL LOT FOR SALE Airport Area, 1744 sqms. clean title, 20 meter from the highway, suited for apartment and commercial spaces P2,200 per sqm. only

LOT FOR SALE Lot adjacent to SUMC P14 M negotiable 859 sq.m. (CHET)

Call: 0918-929-6047

COMMERCIAL LOTS FOR SALE

DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF THE ENTIRE PARCEL OF RESIDENTIAL LAND

New Stocks

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE

Betrayal ...

(Romero)

From page 6

have immediately taken him to task as they did with smaller banks like Banco Filipino. Orient Bank and the rest given that this is unquestionably is a DOSRI transaction! The next question is how did buying shares of a beer brewing operation like SMB benefit the rank and file under the coconut trees? If the farmers were give free beer or passes to the SMB basketball games even that would have been small compensation. As I recall it was the lawyers of the ACCRA law offices now Senators (Angara, Roco, Drilon et al) that facilitated the San Miguel transaction by setting up shell corporations for their client Danding in the name of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund or CIIf. In the interest of justice for the millions of coconut farmers in 68 provinces, might it be to much to ask Senators Enrile who was then chairman of UCPB, Drilon and Angara who were active in the ACCRA law offices to justify the investment of moneys intended to promote productivity, income and employment in the coco regions in San Miguel shares. To this day the coconut farmers have still to taste the fruits of their sacrifices. The vertical integration of the industry so haughtily proclaimed by COCOFED to justify their enjoyment of coco funds has not materialized. Except for a handful of COCOFED scholars and very limited insurance coverage for a few farmers – nothing substantial has trickled down to the coconut regions who continue to be exploited by middlemen even as they tend coconut

trees that are now suffering from senile decay. Because of lack of replanting and fertilization this agricultural subsector suffering from low incomes, employment and productivity have been effectively penetrated by dissident elements who have successfully conscripted the young in these communities. Indeed the total neglect of coconut communities spread far and wide in the archipelago has bred not only security problems but malnutrition and health problems causing school dropouts and other social malaise. In the face of all of these, what say the defenders of Danding – mostly members of his political party which has gained a strong foothold in congress and has been part of the series of rainbow coalition that has held sway in the lower house and even in the executive and judiciary ? Having tasted victory in the highest court, are they now inclined to just sweep this anomaly under the rug at the expense of the coconut farmers? The sad part is that because of the levy funds the government has appropriated very little for the industry which makes the Philippine Coconut Authority a mere eunuch in the harem of the agriculture department. What is the moral of the story? Get super rich in four easy lessons: 1) Be a crony 2) Get your hands on behest loans 3) Get decampanilla lawyers to defend you in court 4) Finance a political party that can hold hostage the political system of the country! To repeat the lamentations of Maning Pelaez, a modern day Jeremiah – “what is wrong with this country general?”

(To be continued)

Lethal ... From page 8 (Sagun)

discussion of any extermination policy in the following months. After three months in Cervantes whither the friars were ordered in May, the friar prisoners enjoyed better health.” (More next week)

Alex Amor writes 30; King Doromal 1 yr. ago

Pulangtubig, 360 sqms, 3BR, 2CR, with garage, a nice lawn and a good-looking fence @ P3.5M Motong, 359 sqms, 2-storey, 3BR, 2CR, uses hardwood floor, with garage (newly renovated) @ 4M Junob, 300 sqms, 3BR, 2CR, with garage and a concrete fence @ 2.5M Junob, 450 sqms,2BR, 2CR with a big lawn @ 1.7M Bantayan, 300 sqms, 3BR, 2CR with garage including a car @ 3M Purok Calubihan, 900 sqms, 2-storey, 6BR, 6CR with 2 garage and a nice lawn @ P9M Cantil-e, 880 sqms, 4BR, 3CR, with garage and a nice and pleasing lawn facing the East @ 7M

BEACH LOTS FOR SALE

750K

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MORE LOTS FOR SALE

LOTS FOR SALE Around Negros NEW STOCKS • Bondo, Siaton, 21 hectares with fruit-bearing trees @ P100.00 per sqm • Mayabon, Zamboanguita, 24 hectares fully planted with gemilina, mahogany, jackfruits and other fruit bearing trees @ P80.00 per sqm • Sta. Aguida, Pamplona, 10 hectares @ P30.00 per sqm • Bondo, Siaton, 44 hectares @ P4 million • San Jose, 29 hectares with coconut trees and sugarcane plantation @ P50.00 per sqm • Bayawan City, 35 hectares along the road near the city @ P350,000.00 per hectare • Sta. Catalina, 4.3 hectares with sugarcane plantation ready for harvest @ P25.00 per sqm • Northern Junob, Dgte City, 19,900 sqms @ P1,500.00 per sqm • Candau-ay, Dgte City, 12,782 sqms. @ P500.00 per sqm • Bagacay, Dgte City, along the road with 65 fruit-bearing coconut trees @ P2,200.00 per sqms. • Bagacay, Dgte City, along concrete road @ P1,700.00 per sqm • Junob, Dgte City, along the road with fruit-bearing coconut trees @ P2,000.00 per sqm • Purok Calubihan, 500 sqms. @P2,600 per sqm.

CALL: 0918-929-6047

HOUSE & LOT FOR SALE (exclusive to Silliman Alumni only)

• House and Lot, 150 sqms, 3 BR, 1 CR with garage @ P1.9M • House and Lot, 116 sqms, 4BR, 2CR @ P1.4M • House and Lot, 80 sqms, 2BR, 2CR, sliding doors, sliding windows with garage @ P.9M

CALL: 0918-929-6047

DOROMAL Former Silliman President, the late Dr. Quintin Doromal’s first death anniversary was marked yesterday in Manila with a special service by the family and Silliman Alumni. Silliman University was represented by VPAA Dr. Betsy Tan.

ALEX AMOR, SR. Veteran journalist and professor in journalism Atty. Alexander G. Amor, Sr. passed away yesterday, Saturday, April 30 at the Slliman Medical Center. His remains now lie in state at the Eterna Funeral Chapel. Interment will be announced later.

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May 1, 2011

SYL is a youth serving 2011 Intensive Leaders’ institution of the Philippines, whose mission is to build through education Camp winds up May 3 leadership and action. For 12 years now,

he Saceda Youth Lead (SYL), having a goal to empower elementary, high school and college students and teachers to become the most effective citizens of our country, started its 2011 Intensive Leadership Camp last April 27 which will end on May 3, 2011.

it has been doing its goal by providing above-mentioned citizens opportunities in leadership, community service and exchange. Held at SYL Center,

Purok Gumamela, Candauay, the theme of this year’s camp is “Re-uniting the Filipino Youth of Today for a Better and Safer Tomorrow.” The 7 days intensive leadership camp aim to 1) empower the Filipino youth in becoming agents of personal and societal change;

2) create a pool of youth that can help plant seeds of hope for a better and safer Philippines; 3)engage them to be protectors and defendants of fellow youths against atrocities of the society; and 4) forge friendship and promote mutual understanding and peace among the youth. SYL is officially recog-

nized by the National Youth Commission, the Departmen t of Edu cation , th e Commissio n on Higher Education, the Asian Institute of Management, the Department of Tourism, the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental, and the City Go vern ment o f Dumaguete.

Sibulan women adapt 33,440 Banco Filipino “women way” depositors get paid NegOr hunts for partners treesearedthe towards fighting climate change, ithout the need of filing claims, 33,440 COMPILED AND EDITED BY BEVERLY LINAO

for hotel-resto completion

members of Sibulan’s Local Council for Women (LCW) recently launched last March a program dubbed as “Love a Tree the Women Way.”

he completion of the Negros Oriental Hotel and Restaurant lies in the hands of willing partners from the private sector LCW Chairperson and which the provincial government of Sibulan Information Officer Negros Oriental might be able to strike. Connie Zamora-Rosales said

In his First 100 Days speech, Governor Roel Degamo said that he has earmarked P3 million for the said project, however, the co mpletion o f the NegOr Hotel and Resto needs about P50 million to be completed. Fur th er mo re, th e governor is open to all private entities who are

interested in investing funds for the completion of the said project as well as the management of the Negros Oriental Convention Center. The said hotel and restaurant is comprised of four floors with 45 rooms. It was started in 2006 under then governor and now 2nd Distr ict Co ng. Geor ge P. Arnaiz.

that the program was held to mark the celebration of the Women’s Month in the said town. Each member of the council were given one fruit tree of rambutan or lanzones to be planted in their own backyards. “Planting a tree is like caring for a child and adult, of which women are experts at and the women are poised

depositors of Banco Filipino Savings & Mortgage Bank (BF) were paid by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), a total of P59 million, to take care of the trees that through Postal Money Order (PMO). they have planted in similar manner that they care for people,” she said. Furthermore, the council will check periodically, after a year, the growth of th e tr ees plan ted by its members. The trees were planted at the vicinity of Lake Balinsasayao thru the help of the Protected Area Man agemen t Bo ar d (PAMB) personnel.

Depositors with account balances of P5,000 and below with no outstanding loan and complete addresses in the bank records were paid by PDIC and is expected to be done by May of this year. Moreover, depositors with over P5,000 up to P10,000 do not need to file claims as well. For those with deposits over P10,000 and for those with balances of P10,000

with outstanding loans and incomplete addresses are asked to file claims from April 28 to May 13. Forms were distributed in Depositors Forums nationwide; it can also be do wn lo ad ed at www.pdic.gov.ph. Other information regarding claims will also be posted via the website.

May 1, 2011

Mar defends... From page 2 officials of the former administration alleged to have stolen people’s money than the more pressing economic issues like the rising cost of fuel and basic commodities. He stressed that even if the filing of charges against ex-officials of the Arroyo administration won’t immediately yield food at the table, yet, the acts would discourage officials from indulging in corrupt practices that would translate more funds for the delivery of basic services. Roxas, who was one of the guests during the fiesta celebration of La Libertad upon the invitation of 1s t District Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong, said that running after grafters will improve the business climate and encourage more investments even in Negros Oriental. Meanwhile, Roxas, who also serves as President of the Liberal Party, said that the applications of Governor Roel Degamo and several mayors are still being studied by the Executive Committee before honoring them as full members of the administration party. (By Dems Demecillo)

Y! O J N E Brgy. Ajong North National Highway, Sibulan Km. 8.8, just 15 mins drive from the City

* an eco-friendly picnic destination * spacious pool deck with pool slide * green and clean lawn * for only P75.00/person from 9:00am to 10:00pm * bring your family’s favorite food * drinks at very reasonable and low prices * experience the breathtaking Tañon Strait seascape * now with a fully concreted highway from Dumaguete City to the Resort * big and safe parking area inside the Resort * friendly and courteous resort attendants

May 1, 2011 NOTICE OF AUCTION

The real ... (Bingo)

All unredeemed pledges left during the month of December 2010 of the ff CEBUANA LHUILLIER PAWNSHOP branches will be sold at Public Auction on May 7, 2011 At Aguinaldo Street, Bais City (8:30 am) * Aguinaldo Street, Bais City * Satellite Public Market, Bais City * National Highway corner Aglipay St., Bais City * 499-E National Highway, Public Market, Tanjay, Negros Oriental * Magallanes Street, Tanjay, Negros Oriental * Poblacion, Amlan, Negros Oriental * Public Market, Sibulan, Negros Oriental At South Road, Tabuctubig, Dumaguete City (8:30 a.m.) * 57 Silliman Ave., Brgy. 6, Dumaguete City * 149 Gov. M. Perdices St., Brgy. 5, Dumaguete City * Cervantes St., Dumaguete City * Level 1, Bldg. 5, Dumaguete Public Market Complex, Dumaguete City * Noblefranca Cor. Sta. Catalina St., Dumaguete City * Cor. Mabini & Pinili Streets, Dumaguete City * Unit B, G/F Bricktown Center Bldg., North Rd. cor. Aldecoa Drive, Brgy. Daro, Dumaguete City * Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City * Corner Maria Cristina & Legaspi St., Dumaguete City * Cor. Perdices & Sta. Rosa Sts., Brgy.3 Dumaguete City * San Jose Street, Dumaguete City * South Road, Tabuctubig, Dumaguete City At Poblacion Basay, Negros Oriental (8:30 a.m.) * National Hi-way, Siaton, Negros Oriental * Juan Luna Street, Brgy. Poblacion, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental * 1160 Rizal St., Tinago, Bayawan, Negros Oriental * Claro M. Recto St., Bayawan City * Poblacion Basay, Negros Oriental At Catamboan, Lazi, Siquijor (8:30 a.m.) * North Poblacion, Larena Siquijor * Atad Street, New Public Market, Siquijor * Catamboan, Lazi, Siquijor At S. Villanueva M.L. Quezon, Guihulngan City (8:30 a.m.) * Pob. Mabigo, Canlaon City * S. Villanueva M.L. Quezon, Guihulngan City * National Hi-way Pob. Jimalalud, Neg. Or. * Door # 3 Public Market, Tayasan, Neg. Or. * Poblacion Bindoy, Negros Oriental * Poblacion Manjuyod, Negros Oriental * National Highway, Poblacion Ayungon, Negros Oriental At Lumbangan, Mabinay, Negros Oriental (8:30 a.m.) * Lumbangan, Mabinay, Negros Oriental REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 7TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 33 Dumaguete City SP. PROC. NO. 2011-4965 IN THE MATTER OF CORRECTION OF ENTRY AS TO SEX FROM MALE TO FEMALE IN THE RECORDS OF BIRTH OF GENIE CERIALES ECHANES, DIOSCORA C. ECHANES, Petitioner, THE LOCAL REGISTRAR OF SIATON, NEGROS ORIENTAL Respondent. x————————————————/

ORDER In a verified petition, the petitioner, Dioscora C. Echanes, seeks to correct the entry of her daughter’s gender in the Certificate of Live Birth from male to female.

(From page 4)

The USA and the Free World have common interests in seeing the obliteration of the current Libyan and Syrian governments. Both countries have been openly supporting terrorism; Libya since time immemorial and Syria via the Hamas and Hezbollah. Lurking in a sinister, dark shadow is Iran, with hidden nuclear ambitions, giving support on the sly to ally Syria. Birds of the same feather, doubtless. What is being watched closely now is how Tunisia and Egypt – with goals achieved in ousting their regimes

Robredo ... (From page 2) conduct the msel ves as honorable, moral and ethical public servants. Robredo, who was invited by First District Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong along with former Senator Mar Roxas to keynote the town’s annual fiesta celebrations lamented that some public officials are experts in the area of administration but are bereft of morals, thus are likely to be corrupt. He told his listeners composed of officials as low as village councilors to as high as Capitol officials led by Governor Roel Degamo to choose the straight path at all times during their careers. Almost the entire officialdom of Negros Oriental were around to listen to Robredo’s plea, among them were Representatives George Arnaiz (2nd District), Limkaichong, ViceGovernor Jun Arnaiz, Board Members Liland Estacion and Georgita Martinez, Association of Barangay Captains President Ar nie Teve s, Sanggunia ng Kabataan Federation President Sc ott Wayne Hussa in, La Li bertad Mayor La wrence Limkaichong, Mayors’ League President and Jimalalud Mayor Dodoy Tuanda, Mayor Ernie Uy of Mabinay, Ayungon Mayor Edsel Enardecido, Pamplona Ma yor Apol inar io Arnai z, Bindoy Mayor Vale nte Yap, Bai s Ci ty Mayor Kar en Vi llanueva , Si aton Mayor Albert Ator, Valencia Mayor Ricky Gonzalez, Vice-Mayors Bito Maravillas of Valencia,

Capitol to ...

– are transforming themselves into democracy. But that is easier said than done – and a democratic ideal is not achieved by replacing one tyrant with another. The whole goal of transforming the Middle East to a blossoming region of democracy will be crushed if nothing happens in the two countries because Tunisia and Egypt now foster “a dawn of new possibilities for democracy” in the region. Many countries in the Middle East have prospered their citizens because of the almighty Oil. Libya, for instance, has a per capita income of over US$12,000 per year (close to P500,000 a year).

Neil Salma of Tanjay City, Alan Ge l Cordova of Dumague te City, Tony Renacia of Sibulan, Emarie Agustin of Ayungon, and Rodrigo Ala nano of Daui n, Dumaguete City Mayor Chiquiting Sagarbarria, Mayor Bentham Dela Cruz of Amlan, whose town was recently cited with the Seal of Good Housekeeping by the DILG; former Board Member Butch Adanza and son Kit the inc umbe nt Mayor of Za mboa ngui ta, Dumague te City Councilors Antonio Remollo, Er win Macias, Joe Kenneth Arbas, Manuel Arbon and ABC President Albert Aquino and Capitol Administrator Arnel Francisco, who was seen in a spirited discussion with former Bais City Ma yor Hector “Tata” Vil lanueva. (By De ms Demecillo)

Solons to ... From page 9 Bundo, Siaton. Both plans have been shelved in the past but are revived with the assumption of Atty. Felipe “Ipe” Remollo as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Clark Development Corporation. Siaton Mayor Albert Ator expressed optimism that funds can b e secured to realize the plans. R emollo has strongly called for more roads, bridges, airports, hospitals, sea ports and other tourism facilities to ensure the province of sustainable development.

Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let this case be set for hearing on 27 May, 2011 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning. Any person(s) having or claiming interest under the entries sought to be corrected may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition, or from the last day of publication of the Order, file his opposition thereto. At the expense of the petitioner, let this Order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental and its component cities once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Let a copy of this Order be furnished to the Solicitor General and the Local Civil Registrar of Siaton, Negros Oriental. SO ORDERED. Given this 15th day of April 2011 at the Second Floor, Hall of Justice, EJ Blanco Drive, Piapi, Dumaguete City. (Sgd.) FE LUALHATI D. BUSTAMANTE Judge

The Negros Chronicle May 1, 8 & 15, 2011

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF

NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE Upon extrajudicial petition/application for sale under Act No. 3135 filed by RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION duly represented by Claro Patricio L. Contreras and Lolito S. Velasquez against BAYAWAN COLLEGE, INC. as attorney-in-fact of Demetrio F. Gaga-a Sr. married to Cristita Solicer Gaga-a to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 20, 2010 amounts to ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED SEV ENTEE N THO USAND TWO HUND RED FO RTY EIGH T AN D 06/100 PES OS (P1,417,248.06), exclusive of attorney’s fees, sheriff fees, and other necessary expenses of foreclosure. The undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on May 25, 2011 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 63, Bayawan City to the highest bidder, for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine currency, the following real property with all the improvements found thereon hereto described to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-31604 Lot No. 1-D-1 “A parcel of land (Lot 1-D-1, Psd-07-018186), being a portion of Lot 1-D Psd 50076, situated at Maninihon, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, together with all the improvements found thereon. Bounded on the N.E., point 12 to1 by Lot 1-D-2 of the subdivision plan; on the S.E., points 1 to 2 by Lot 1-A, Psd-50076; on the S.W. points 2 to 3 by property of Hilarion Oroita; 4 to 4 by property of Donato Tobongbanua; 4 to 5 by property of Severo Migio; 5 to 6 to property of Narciso Macopa; 6 to 7 by property of Bernabe Baro; 7 to 8 by property of Venancio Bacota; 8 to 9 by property of Luis Yunting; 9 to 10 by property of Tomas Quijanto; 10 to 11 by property of Valeriano Mortillero; on the NW., points 11 to 12 by property of Barcelisa Orbita, containing an area of Thirty Thousand (P30,000) square meters more or less per TCT No. T-31604”. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-36252 Lot No. 1-D-1-A Psd 07056794

A parcel of land (Lot 1-D-1-A, of the subdivision plan, Psd-07-056794, being a portion of Lot 1-D-1, Psd-018186), situated in the Barangay of Maninihon, Municipality of Bayawan, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the NW., NE., SE., SW., along line 1-2-3-4-1 by Lot 1-2-3-4-1by Lot 1-D1-B, of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being N. 45 deg. 07 E., 422.36 meters from BLIN No. 1, pls 759-D thence N. 33 deg. (23 E., 65.97 m. to point 2; thence S. 59 deg. 17. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-36253 Lot 1-D-1-B Psd -07-056794 A parcel of land (Lot 1-D-1-B, of the subdivision plan, Psd-07-05679, being a portion of Lot 1-D-1, Psd-018186), situated in the Barangay of Maninijon, Municipality of Bayawan, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the NE., along line 910 by Lot 1-D-2, Psd-07-018186, on the S.E., along line 10-11 by Lot 1-A, Psd-50076, on the SW., along line 11-13-14 Severo Migio, along line 14-15 by Narciso Macopa along line 1516. This Notice of Extrajudicial shall be posted in the Bayawan City, Negros Oriental in four (4) conspicuous places where the above-mentioned properties places are situated and one copy shall be posted in the Office of the Clerk of the Regional Trial Court-Branch 63, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental where the public auction shall be conducted and another copy shall be published in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental and its five (5) component cities. Prospective bidders, buyers may investigate for themselves the titles and the tax declaration of the above described properties and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. In the events the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 9, 2011 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning without further notice. Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, March 25, 2011. (Sgd.) ATTY.RAY STEPHEN T. LOGRONIO Clerk of Court VI and Ex-Officio Sheriff The Negros Chronicle May 1, 8 & 15, 2011

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF NEGROS ORIENTAL 7th Judicial Region BRANCH 63 Bayawan City

CAD. CASE NO. 056

CAD. CASE NO. 057

IN RE: PETITION TO ALTER OR CHANGE THE GRAPHICAL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. FV-23987, INTO ITS CORRESPONDING NUMERICAL TECHNICAL DESCIRPTION

IN RE: PETITION TO ALTER OR CHANGE THE GRAPHICAL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. FV-23988, INTO ITS CORRESPONDING NUMERICAL TECHNICAL DESCIRPTION

RYAN E. BAYLOSIS, as representative of the Registered owner, Petitioner.

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AMENDED ORDER

Petitioner, through counsel, as representative and attorney-in-fact of Ricardo B. Yanson, Sr., the registered owner of Lot No. 196, Gss-1508, embraced by Original Certificate of Title No. FV-23987, filed the petition to replace the graphical description of Lot 196, Gss-1508 to the approved numerical Technical Description of Lot No. 1235, Cad. 961-D, which is allegedly identical to Lot No. 196, Gss-1508. Being sufficient in form and substance, let the same be heard on June 29, 2011 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Session Hall of this Court along Severino “Nene” Martinez Street, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. Any interested party may by filing a written opposition contest the petition and may appear on the date, time and place and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Let this order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental and its five (5) component cities, at the expense of the petitioner for once a week for (3) consecutive weeks. Further, petitioner is directed to cause the posting of this order at the office of the Provincial Assessor, Dumaguete City, the Office of the Register of Deeds of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, the Office of the Municipal Assessor of Basay, Negros Oriental and at the Bulletin Board of this Court. Finally, let copy of this order be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Dumaguete City, the Commissioner, Land Registration Authority, Banaue, Quezon City, the Register of Deeds of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, and the Regional Technical Director, Land Management Services, Department of Energy and Natural Resources, Regional Office No. 7, Banilad, Mandaue City. SO ORDERED. IN CHAMBER, April 26, 2011, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.

Petitioner, through counsel, as representative and attorney-in-fact of Ricardo B. Yanson, Sr., the registered owner of Lot No. 178, Gss-1508, embraced by Original Certificate of Title No. FV-23988, filed the petition to replace the graphical description of Lot 178, Gss-1508 to the approved numerical Technical Description of Lot No. 1236, Cad. 961-D, which is allegedly identical to Lot No. 178, Gss-1508. Being sufficient in form and substance, let the same be heard on June 29, 2011 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Session Hall of this Court along Severino “Nene” Martinez Street, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. Any interested party may by filing a written opposition contest the petition and may appear on the date, time and place and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Let this order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental and its five (5) component cities, at the expense of the petitioner for once a week for (3) consecutive weeks. Further, petitioner is directed to cause the posting of this order at the office of the Provincial Assessor, Dumaguete City, the Office of the Register of Deeds of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, the Office of the Municipal Assessor of Basay, Negros Oriental and at the Bulletin Board of this Court. Finally, let copy of this order be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Dumaguete City, the Commissioner, Land Registration Authority, Banaue, Quezon City, the Register of Deeds of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, and the Regional Technical Director, Land Management Services, Department of Energy and Natural Resources, Regional Office No. 7, Banilad, Mandaue City. SO ORDERED. IN CHAMBER, April 26, 2011, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.

From page 9 Officer Lt. Col. Ramil Bitong clarified that there is no existing mining operations in Guihulngan, yet there is an ongoing exploration of copper in Tanglad, a remote village in Tayasan. The military official scored the militant organization for maligning the soldiers as pawns of the mining companies. However, he stressed that the military cannot and will not block any mining activity in the first district provided that these are sanctioned by law and granted permits.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 7th Judicial Region BRANCH 63

(Sgd.) ANANSON E. JAYME Judge The Negros Chronicle May 1, 8 & 15, 2011

May 1, 2011

P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)

Bayi for Briones omen’s Month in March ended with appropriate ceremonies, including honoring at least 10 Filipina women representing diverse fields in the so-called Bayi (meaning woman in the Visayan language) Citation Award, which is given biennially by the Institute of Politics and Governance and the Barangay Bayan Governance Consortium. Now on its fourth batch of awardees, the Bayi Citation Award is conferred to women leaders from various fields of expertise and experience who have consistently and selflessly worked to empower women and to inspire more women and girls to take leadership roles. This year’s Bayi Citaton is in partnership with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung-Philippines and One World Action, a United Kingdom-based non-government organization.

One of this year’s awardees is Prof. Leonor Magtolis Briones in the field of government service who, despite having been involved in national and international undertakings, always chooses to spend quiet time with her family and relatives in Negros Oriental (specifically in Guihulngan, her place of birth and Valencia, her place of dwelling) as well as in Dumaguete. “Whenever I become very passionate with my discussions about the national budget and the economy, nothing lightens me up and somehow relaxes me when the conversation veers to Dumaguete. Then, I would be lost in a trance and find myself talking endlessly about Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, and about its beauty that keeps people coming back to explore it further,” Prof. Briones enthuses in an interview two days after the awards ceremony. She said she was totally unaware of a nomination, thus, her selection came as a complete surprise. “No one ap-

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of rationalization and self-justification under different forms and ways. Sad to say, we can use our God-given endowments of creativity and invention for this purpose rather than for going back to God. In all these wretched situations, let´s never forget that God continues to love us and will do everything, including sending his Son to us and that Son offering his very life for us, to bring us back to him. In fact, that´s the only way we can go back, because on our own, we simply could not. On our own the only thing possible is sustained separation. This abiding love of God that intensifies further the greater our sin is, is a truth of faith dramatized in the life and death of Christ. It´s a truth that should become, with God´s grace and our effort, an invincible conviction in us, regardless of the buffeting trials, doubts, fears that can come to our mind and heart. We need to strengthen this conviction daily and try to live out its consequences as faithfully and promptly as possible, because first of all it is a genuine truth, not a sweet-lemoning, and second, because it truly helps us in our daily struggles. We need to be extra confident of the effectiveness of this truth. God never abandons us. It´s rather us who can abandon him. We need to avoid falling into that latter state in spite of what we may consider strong reasons to think so. Yes, in spite of our continuing miseries and infidelities, God is most willing to bring us back to him. Never forget the parable of the prodigal son. On our part, let´s try to be simple and humble, to act like a child

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my email was hacked, and a score of other events tore up my day. Wanting to accomplish everything on my to-do list I pushed myself harder until sheer exhaustion set in, so much so that rest became almost impossible. Soon after that my spinal column collapsed, I was hospitalized and operated on, and was forced to do nothing for several weeks while recuperating. I see now who in spite of breaking a house treasure always knows his parents will understand him. God, in fact, gives special attention to those who love him less. Because as Christ said: ¨Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you, that you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven, who makes his sun to rise upon the good and bad, and rain upon the just and the unjust.¨ (Mt 5,45-45) Never entertain the idea that God will not forgive us nor love us, or worse, that he does not exist. We have to insist on our faith that strengthens our hope and shapes the way we think and react to events in our life. In this, we have to remember that our spiritual life is a matter of having to begin and begin again, because to fall, to commit a mistake, to fail to fully correspond to God´s goodness, to doubt and fear, are a predicament we are most prone to have. Though we may feel like fugitives and exiles in the world, be convinced that God continues to be close to us.

that my begging bowl for those days had been filled to overflowing and yet I insisted to myself that I needed more. I wasn’t ready to slow down so the Lord slowed me down literally! Now I know that I must be more conscious of how full my bowl is and stop to breathe when it has enough for the day. Holy Saturday Jun and I visited a dear friend of ours who has several hectares of land that he enjoys in his retirement. He busies himself collecting, nourishing and planting all kinds of fruit trees and ornamentals. Then for three days a week he returns to his city dwelling. His pace of life is slow and filled with blessings … good health, appreciation of nature, leisurely enjoyment of family and friends, and abundant delicious fruit — all from his way of life. Perhaps one day we will follow in his footsteps. As I reflect further on my begging bowl, I realize that if I strive to always keep it full, then I would have no empty space left to fill it with the unexpected gifts, with everyday miracles and sudden blessings. My life, like the begging bowl, needs to be balanced so that I can savor the newness of each day. I need to pace myself so I will be able to notice and appreciate what is happening around me. Focus is good, but too much focus can blot out one’s surroundings and the people around me. The begging bowl is teaching me awareness, simplicity of life, trust in the goodness of others, and the sacredness of every moment of every new day. Easter season is all about the joy in the newness of life. My begging bowl reflections jive well with this Easter message of newness in that my begging bowl reminds

Tata-George ... (From page 9) On the othe r ha nd, former Bais City Mayor Hector “Tata” Villanueva is keeping his political cards close to his chest but expressed his openness to running as governor or mount a return bout with Arnaiz. In the last May 10, 2010 elections, Villanueva managed to ga rner a dec ent number of votes to be branded as the most serious candidate ever to challenge Arnaiz in the last decade. Meanwhile, the governorship of the province is shaping into a battle between the sitting Governor Roel Degamo, who celebrated his 45th birthday last Friday, and Ma rga rito “Gary” Teve s. Arnaiz is expected to endorse Teves, especially in the rural villages as the former finance secretary is expected to be strong among the urban residents a nd profe ss iona ls . Limkaichong, despite her cordial relations with Degamo is expected to remain neutral.

proached me for an interview or to request for some documents to certify my involvements. The organizers did all the research, including pictures of myself in various activities. I am humbled by this unexpected blessing,” shares Prof. Briones, who breezed into town recently to attend the golden wedding anniversary of her sister, Daisy Magtolis and brother-in-law Raul Dumalag. Moreover, she said the award is special because she is being recognized primarily as a woman, and she does work which benefits women, men, and all members of society. “In all my other awards like the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, I ‘competed’ in a field dominated by men, which is public finance, which involves fiscal policy, revenue administration, budgeting, borrowing, and accountability,” she explains. At a time when faith in government, government institutions, and government em-

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ployees has been severely eroded, Prof. Briones staunchly declares that “most people in government are honest.” In an act of magnanimity, she shared her award with three women who spent their lives in faithful government service but who, unfortunately, passed away before Prof. Briones could even nominate them for the Bayi Citation Award. They are Dr. Ledevina V. Cariño, Dr. Maria Concepcion P. Alfiler, and Prof. Perla A. Segovia. They were outstanding researchers, teachers, and practitioners in government. Drs. Cariño and Alfiler were former vice-presidents of the University of the Philippines. Prof. Segovia was former vicepresident of the National Power Corporation. “They served the government and the Filipino people without

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Reader’s Views Labor Day Letter

Dear Editor:

Once more, we celebrate the International Labor Day on May 1st as a salute to the struggle of labor for its emancipation from exploitation and oppression. And movement for Agrarian and Rural Advancement Inc (MARA), a national federation of people’s organizations and nongovernment organizations joins this celebration. The problems of the rural and urban poor sectors have remained unsolved ever since. But with the new administration of Pres. Benigno Aquino III, we hope for more justice to these sectors. Among them are the dragging agrarian cases which are only favoring the land owners who already paid by the government, but still in possession and raking the harvest of the land. They are not paying taxes also because the lots are no longer in their names. While the poor beneficiaries remained uninstalled as the landowners are entrenched with goons. The urban poor dwellers near beaches continue also to be evicted by neighboring landowner who are interested to convert these lands into beach resorts. And in most cases, The Department of Agrarian Reform are in dea r ears. (Sgd. NILO TINGHIL, Chairperson (09185949467).

Association Agricola de Bais Y Tanjay Inc. me that every day is a new day, that I need to begin each new day with my begging bowl empty, trusting that it will be filled during the day with just the right amount of nourishment that I need for that day. Not too much. Not too little. Just enough. Isn’t that is what we pray for in the Lord’s prayer? “Give us this day our daily bread.” Just enough for the day. Just enough for today!

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the bylaws of this Association, the annual general meeting of members has been scheduled by the President on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at the Recreation Hall (Badminton Court), Bais Central, Oriental Negros. Atty. LUISA A. VILLEGAS Secretary The Negros Chronicle May 1, 8 & 15, 2011

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Dumaguete City PNP, OIC Chief of Police Sr. / Insp. Eduardo Oira receives from City Mayor Manuel T. Sagarbarria a new set of computer for their effective operations and keeping of important files and police records. The mayor has been supportive of the PNP since he took office last year. He sees the need for the local government unit to fully support the plans and programs of the enforcement body for them to be more effective and efficient in enforcing the law. (Photo from the Dumaguete PIO)

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stealing a single centavo. They lived and died without pasalubong, ‘sharing for the boys,’ and pabaon,” Prof. Briones said in her acceptance speech. How can highly accomplished women like Prof. Briones go about their advocacies with no detriment to their families and their personal lives? This is precisely why the Bayi Citation Award is likewise shared by Prof. Briones to the families of all women in government “who have suffered along with us, lived within our poverty-level salaries, and put up with our constant and sustained neglect.” She could very well have been referring to her doting and very supportiv e husband, Luzon-bred Librado “Caloy” Briones – a partner in the parliament of the streets – when she said: “We fully appreciate our spouses (of all women in government) who took care of home and hearth – kept our homes in order, brought the children to the hospital when they w ere ill, enrolled them in school, and helped them with their homework, balanced family budgets, and solved domestic crises, while we women in government marched off to do what we had to do.” Truly, Prof. Briones’ legacy of a life of commitment, service, and above all, honor and integrity, is emulated by her two sons – Hoche Carlos Alejandro, an artist and information technology expert, who is based in Singapore; and, Andres Ricardo, who is connected with a foreign firm that gives English lessons to French-speaking individuals. By Hoche and his wife, Babes, the Brioneses pamper their granddaughter, Cheyan, with their love and attention. A multi-awarded and internationally recognized woman in her field, Prof. Briones or Ma’am Liling to her former students and associates, has served as National Treasurer of the Philippines and is presently lead convenor of Social Watch Philippines. A n O utst anding Sillimanian and an Outstanding Negrense, she served as chair of the Board of Trustees of Silliman University for many years and continues to teach today at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance. Indeed, there is life – and more – for women in government service like Prof. Leonor Magtolis Briones.

LGUs pressed... (From page 1) tantamount to possible charges of graft. Mletro Dumaguete LGUs have long planned but failed to secure SLF in Dauin. They a re now looking a t Cangmating, or a five-hectare vacant lot in the suburbs within the metro area. City Mayor Manue l Sagarbarria, admitting the closure of the Candau-ay Sanitary landfill officially by the De pa rtme nt of Environemtn and Natural Resources (DENR), has clarified that the dumpsite can still operate for a year or two. But this time, under strict DENR guidelines until such time that the city government and four other Loc al Government Units (Sibulan, Bacong, Valencia, and Dauin) can look for a common dumps ite where their tons of garbage can be dumped everyday. The Republic Act 9003 restricts the indiscriminate dumping of garbage except in s anitary la ndfills. Las t Wednesday, the stakeholders of the 4 LGUs were convened by the Silliman University Salonga Law Center, hoping to solidify their advocacy of environmental preservation and protection. Silliman Law Dean Atty Mikael Maxino and Salonga Law Center head Atty Myrish Antonio, are taking the lead

in pressing the implementation of the law, to secure the mandated sanitary landfill wherein no LGU has fully followed except for Bais and Bayawan cities. DENR Environment Management Bureau Director Alan Arangges ordered and the set the guidelines for the re strictions in us ing the present dumpsite located in Candau-ay. According to the order, tgarbage can still be dumped in the said site, however, ceratin guidelines must be followed. These guidelines are as follows: 1) place a fence around the site; 2) provide a perimeter canal; 3) air ventilation; 4) leached treatment facility; and 5) off limits to scavengers. BY ATTY. MYRISH ANTONIO Head, SU Salonga Law Center The city’s lack of adequate and efficient waste disposal system is a serious concern that requires immediate attention. In lieu of this, Dr. Jovito Salonga Center for Law and De velopment of Silliman University and the College of Law held a roundtable discussion on Solid Waste Management, Sanitation and Hygiene last April 25, 2011 at the Salonga Conference Room of Silliman University. The discourse was intended to serve

ca nnot be effe ctively transported on time because of the rains which damaged the mountain roads. The farmers too cannot effectively market their products because a slight drizzle would da ma ge mountain roads, thus putting their products to waste. These include products like vegetables, crop foods, fruits, and even cottage industry products. The City Council has appropriated P30 million or P5.3M each for the top bad roa ds s pa nning to five kilometers at the average. They are choosing bad mountain roads that have large economic potentials. Among the badly damaged farm-to-market roads in Bayawan City are those in the ba ra ngays of Bugay, Ca ns umalig, Ma ndu-ao, as an initial stride on solving the sanitary landfill problems of Dumaguete city and its neighbouring towns. The discussion started with a short presentation on the mandates to LGUs on Solid Waste Management inculcated in various DENR Adminis trative Orde rs , Me mora ndum C ircula rs , Presidential Decrees, and RA 9003. This was presented by Ms. Kenny Hotingoy, a freshman law student. Thereafter, representatives from Sibulan and Valencia shared their concerns regarding the implementation of RA 9003 in their respective municipalities. Sibulan Representative said that they have partially complied with the mandates of RA 9003. The municipality have ceased the operation of the ope n dumpsite in Cangmating and that all their barangays have their respective MRF. They expressed their interest to merge with the city in establishing a sanitary landfill site in their municipality if there is a good or qualified property for said SLF. Representatives from ENRD and Atty. Maxino shared the same sentiments that there must be a strict implementation of the ordinance as well as the continuous information, education and con-

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land on which the projected feeder roads were to be constructed belonged then to respondent Zulueta, the result is that said appropriation sought a private purpose, and hence, was void. Wenceslao Pascual v Secretary is a case commonly discussed in first year law school under constitutional law to find out, and to learn what is public purpose (legal) and private purpose (illegal). Narra, San Isidro, San Jose, Tabuan and Villasol. MAJORITY The Gaudiel administration has the majority with only three in the opposition(*). From the first to the

last councilors, they are: Vic toria no Ala bastro*, Mark Anthony Duque, Peter Pan Renacia, Danilo Lamis, Flyd Araula*, Alex Tizon*, Charlou Jamin, Mark Aurilla, and Luis Sumalpong.

Critical Reporting... From page 2 comfortable terms and porks to finish. City mayor Chiquiting Sagarbarria, Bais mayor Karen Villanueva, and Bayawan’s Rene Gaudiel have not yet warmed their seats enough, so they will continue as such for the time being, until the next higher opportunity comes along. So much with this short-sighted political forecast. Hopefully, friend Cholo will continue this interesting journey with his respected version of politics in Negros Oriental.

sultation to be conducted to business establishments, academe, barangays officials and communities involved in solid waste management. In conclusion, the group promulgated two a ction plans. First, that Mrs. Teves will serve as the focal person to oversee the solid waste management project involving Dumaguete, Bacong, Valencia, Sibulan and Dauin. Together with Atty. Mikhail Maxino, they will have to negotiate with the Mayor of Dauin for a possible site of the sanitary landfill in the municipality. Meanwhile, Atty. Banquerigo, was assigned to look for a suitable lot in Sibulan for an alternative landfill site. The second action plan was to request the City DILG to set a memo mandating each barangay to strictly implement a system of garbage waste collection and segregation at their respective barangay level as mandated by RA 9003. Among thos e pres ent during the roundtable discussion were; Mercy Teves and Lucena Amaro from ENRD;

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Kagawad Alfredo Janayan of Barangay Candau-ay; Jeffrey Dagooc, Earl Tale and Atilano Dagoy from LGU of Valencia; Atty. Mark Christofell Banquerigo, Marife Cabajon, Conception Rosales and Roy Estorco from LGU of Sibulan; Arturo Noble of LGU Bacong; and from LGU of Dumaguete Vice Mayor Allan Cordova, Farle y Villa riza ,ENRO Roge lio Clamonte and Felix Ablir Jr. of DILG;. The discussion was facilitated by Atty. Mikhail Maxino, SU Dean of the College of Law and Chairman of the Environmental Desk of the Salonga Center and assisted by the Salonga Center Director, Atty. Myrish CadapanAntonio and voluntee rs , Gracelyn Regillano, Ingrid Tinagan and vibrant secretary, Ginggay Alviola. The group decided to request the Salonga Center to spearhead another roundtable discussion, this time, with the Local Chief executives/Mayors of Dumaguete, Sibulan, Valencia, Bacong, and Dauin, sometime on May 11, 2011 at the same venue to further discuss matters relating to solid waste management and the proposed sanitary landfill for the city and the four neighbouring towns.

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