NC May 05, 2019 Edition by Gerard Fernandez

May 5, 2019 2 Public servant falls in line @ Jollibee Ely P. Dejaresco

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Only 10 were hired! quite un-believable!

e thought that during the last Labor Day celebration it was sort of bongga because of the massive preparations not only here in Dumaguete but nationwide with the much-announced 200,000 jobs available. Wow! -o0oAt minimum wage alone of P350 a day, the 200,000 jobs could generate a labor force income of P70-million a day and P1.4Billion a month for the poor and P16.8Billioin a year which the industry sector was ready and willing to pay if there are qualified workers starting May 1. -o0oIn Negros Oriental, 4,362 jobs were offered and Just like any customer the city mayor of Dumaguete Felipe Remollo lines up the last man at the queque @ ready for the taking of qualified applicants. At miniJollibee after a long night’ rally in the barrios. Jollibee staff were enjoined not to give the mayor any VIP mum wage, it could generate income of P1.5Million treatment, to the admiration of all the customers. a day in wages for Dumaguete and Negros Oriental workers or P30-million a month and P360Million a year if only there were QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. -o00In short, Money for the jobless workers at P30-Million a month in salaries for Dumaguete and Negros Orienn his first 35 months in office, Mayor Felipe An wo heads are better than one. With the city tonio Remollo ( FAR)has made the city a major mayor and the second district congressman sports tourism destination in the country, one of pooling their resources for the City’s progress, the best financially managed city awarded by the Denothing could be more beneficial to the people in the partment of Trade and Industry, the best retirement years to come. place in the Philippines while improving the city’s infrastructure and provided additional benefits for the While his administra- northern and southern ends indigent families, PWDs and senior citizens. tion banners major accom- of the Rizal Boulevard to plishments along with ongo- save several establishments The influx of hundreds providers. of thousands of tourists in DIVERSION ing flagship projects, Mayor from the rash of sea waves Felipe Antonio Remollo has while creating new sports the city has increased the ROAD incomes of our local hotels, Projects that are cur- bared his priorities if given a and recreation areas. restaurants, resorts, trans- rently ongoing or nearing second mandate to lead the Mayor Remollo with port sector, small entrepre- completion are: restoration city in the next three years. To page 10 After expanding the neurs and other service To page 19

What has F.A.R. Sagar –Remollo team Done in 35 months? Benefits Dumaguete

Dumaguete Labor Day

Third bus arrives Violence-free donated by Ceres polls implored

he city government thru Mayor Remollo re ceives yet another donated air conditioned tour ist bus,( photo below) the third, from the Vallacar Transit Corp operators of Ceres liner, owned by Olivia Yanson and represented by administration manager Dimple Tinapao, in a simple blessing and turnover ceremony at the City Hall Quadrangle. Thursday. transactions and activities. This is the third of The first donation consisted such donation from the com- of two blue air conditioned pany as a token of support buses. to the administration and the Councilors Lilani people of Dumaguete City. Ramon, Joe Kenneth Arbas, The air-conditioned bus, es- Karissa Tolentino-Maxino, timated to be worth P 3.6 department heads and million, will be available for barangay captains joined the use to all duly recognized or- brief rites and ceremonial ganizations, government test drive.

arious agencies along with the Church have mobilized their forces and volunteers in line with the mission to preserve the peace and ensure the integrity of the elections slated on May 13 in Negros Oriental. Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete has been advocating for CHAMP which stands for Clean, Honest, Accurate, Meaningful, and Peaceful conduct of elections. The Commission on pledged to work for Elections, Non-government CHAMP elections. organizations, the Armed Meanwhile, the PNP Forces of the Philippines, and AFP will deploy about Philippine National Police, 2, 213 personnel across the the Muslim community and province to guard the votmedia practitioners have To page 19

Scene of l,434 applicants at the Robs mall but only ten were hired whle 798 qualified pending submission of other requirements. Soo many appliants, so many jobs, but SO FEW who qualify. Whose fault then, is our Under-employment Industry with 2million members who are jobless in our country.? tal would have been available if only there were enough applicants. -o0oThe biggest shock is there were hardly anyone. In fact the DOLE told us personally that on May 1, only ten (10) pulo ra, were hired on the spot in that job fair at the Robs mall. -o0oOut of the 4,362 jobs available, only l,434 applicants showed up and from among them only 798 applicants qualified for the job and ten were hired on the spot. The rest were still up for follow interviews and submission of requirements. -o0oThe BIG QUESTION IS: WHAT IS THE MATTER with our educational system and our on-job OJT trainings, summer jobs, and more trainings? Is our educational system a mere compliance machinery as a diploma mill? Or is the DepEd really committed not only to produce graduates, but graduates WHO ARE TRAINED ENOUGH FOR WORK after graduation.?” As it appears, DepEd of the CHED is just like a comTo page 19

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ZD TRIVIA

Quo Vadis Pilipinas? By: Rhardo Fernandez his country has turned sour. Its inhabitants DIVIDED—transmogrified IDOLATERS rising, and the golden-calf DEFIERS purged like insignificant dwellers. VIOLENCE, birthed by DECEIT, is now a perceived CLUSIVOL towards nation-building. One cannot reason with these radicals. Even THE CHURCH, the republic’s moral ground, they abandon. Her wisdom falling on deaf ears—for when “believers” applaud senseless deaths as means for the “greater good”, they become the antithesis of their own FAITH. Worse, the assault against God Himself they condone! They deny the idea of them worshiping a MORTAL, but defend the despot like a SAINT who cannot err. Even a dead murderous dictator they now HONOR, extracting whatever DARK ESSENCE there is left and disperse it like a poisonous plague just to DISTORT history. They regard their misogynistic alpha as a biblical metaphor of Saul, and reserve prayers of conversion for him, yet not for those who oppose? Apparently, their perception of HYPOCRISY is one-sided. Truth be told, the story of Barabbas is an apter allegory—people condemning the Avatar of Salvation and siding a murderer, instead! Ultimately, through and through, His disciples carried on, unceasingly defending the faith despite great persecution... THEY DID NOT STOP FROM SPEAKING THE TRUTH. Will that time ever come when the tyrant’s rabid followers finally take the blindfold off before falling on their master’s sword? Sadly, they relish in conserving the glorification of their polarizing BLACK MESSIAH. CULT FANATICISM has truly enshrouded this land—the actual CHANGE that came. But take solace... let your tongue be the very INSTRUMENT of resistance! It will not rot for your words come with ELIXIR, not spew VENOM so vile as that of their serpentine chief that it can render fragile, innocent minds to BLIND SUBSERVIENCE. Keep on and speak out, anyway, for you are not beholden by their false god, by their own definition of DEMOCRACY. Speak not for these ZEALOTS, but turn to those To page 18

T Editorial; Will “endo” ever end?

t was quite timely that on Labor Day this year, that our policy makers signified their seriousness in making a second look, or a review of the Labor Code not only to update its provisions but also towards the realization of stopping the endo or the contractualization of labor. .As early as last year, the President has already certified as urgent a proposed law against contractualization or “endo” (end of contract) arrangements. This is so “in order to strengthen workers’ security of tenure by prohibiting the prevalent p ractices of contractualization and labor-only contracting which continue to immerse our workers in endless poverty and underemployment.” You can see this mal practice done almost anywhere. This process of circumventing security of tenure of labor wherein after the fifth month instead of regularizing the employee after the sixth month, the contract with many workers end on the 5th month and all kinds of excuses are made by management including those of a slow economy, labor retrenching, losing business, you name it they have all the excuses. It is about time endo must end and with finality hopefully this year. But In addition, there had also been many pro-labor laws that have been en-

acted during the term of the present administration of PPRD/ Among others, are Republic Act 11165 also known as the Telecommuting Act, a bill that allows private sector employees to work from home, which has been signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on January 10, 2019. The new law seeks to uphold work-life balance among Filipino employees and to address the traffic congestion especially in Metro Manila, so that workers can legitimately work at home to save time and money. Also, last February 20, 2019, President Duterte signed into law an act that grants 105 days of paid maternity leave to all working mothers with an option to extend their leaves for another 30 days without pay. In addition, the law allows a total of 7 out of the 105 days of maternity leave to be transferred to the father, further extending a fathers’ paid paternity leave to 14 days. It is our hope that the labor sector starting this year will find the brighter light of day after the enactment of these three major labor laws, plus hopefully this year the end of contractualization or the controversial end of contract arrangements or “endo.”

Fiesta - Bohol style, arriba!

IKE NO OTHER- BOHOL FI ESTAS ARE . Fiestas, all in MAY, are as exciting to Boholanos as Christmas, New Year and even one’s birthday. Afraid to have a “bungol” fiesta, some blow out a year’s money savings and slaughter the last two pigs in the pen to celebrate. Others beg, steal and borrow Â money to celebrate. Likewise, getting drunk during fiestas is allowed even by the most conservative of Bohalana missus, by Bingo Fiesta celebration (Bohol style) perP. Dejaresco haps – can never be found in any other place in the country. For two reasons One- because it is only in Bohol where the feast at the table would last for three days. Boholanos call it ”ante-desperas,” (2 days before fiesta day) ”desperas” the (exciting day before fiesta) and the actual ”grand fiesta day”. In most houses, no less than 2 lechons are set on the table for a two-

day celebration.. For those well- to- do hosts, a new crispy lechon is served in every lunch and dinner for three consecutive days or a total of 6 lechons per house. Unbeatable! Two- it is only in Bohol that EVERDAY in May there is a fiesta celebration, be it a town or barrio fiesta. Aside from the city, during the month the towns of Alburquerque, Maribojoc, Sagbayan, San Isidro, San Miguel, Calape , Bilar, Tubigon, San Isidro, Candijay and Talibon celebrate theirs. Uniquely Bohol – fiestas here mean every home becomes an “open house” for everyone. No need for an invitation nor for a guest to to know the names of the owners of the house. One can just grab his plate and join the guests- no impoliteness is construed. What is also patented in a way for Boholanos is that 95% of the Boholanos who

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Zephyr The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Fiesta - Bohol style, arriba! From page 4

Bingo

would come home for the fiesta will be bringing a friend., For one to come home without a friend is a taboo as it will make one appear to be an unfriendly person who knows no other person in this world So the rooms in Boholano homes are prepared. At least new curtains, salas repainted and new ornamental plants abound. And it is perhaps only in Bohol where you see the “masters bedroom” vacated for guests to stay.. The host family wont mind staying in one room and have the other rooms occupied by visitors. And food, ah the food. In Bohol fiestas – it is normal for the hosts to pack food for the visitors to bring home (“bring house”) after partaking of a hearty meal. And, of course, every minute shared at the table becomes a memorable bonding time among family members and newfound friends, Bohol’s surname is Hospitality with a capital H. History shows that it was here that the stranger- Spaniard Admiral Legaspi was welcomed by Datu Sikatuna with a warm embrace and a blood compact as treaty of friendship and what is now called as “Sandugo.” This warm,welcoming attitude remains in the heart of every Boholano. A kind of hospitality that perhaps no other culture can beat. But ,too, there is the deep religiosity of the Boholanos reflected in every fiesta celebration as it is done to honor their patron saint. It is normal seeing all guests and hosts attend the Pontifical Mass on the feast daya way of thanking their patron saint for the blessings and the protection they bring for the whole year. So ingrained is the fiesta psyche in the minds of the Boholano folks. For instance, even in ordinary nipa houses in the middle of the rice field- a host family will buy a piglet a week after their fiesta for them to raise and get ready for next year’s fiesta celebration. That’s “Fiesta Bohol style”…. and in the midst of the recent reports of the attempted operations of the Abu Sayyaf here, we Boholanos would like to categorically say “Welcome, Turista, not Terorista!” For comments: email to dejarescobingo@yahoo.com or bohol-

rd@mozcom.com LET’S NOT FORGET ST JOSEPH , THE WORKER IT WAS POPE PIUS XII that mandated May 1 as the Patron Day of St Joseph the Worker, apart from March 19 which is as the Foster Father of Jesus. St Joseph, the Carpenter is the model and protector of workers. A man of humble means, Joseph , even without the modern tools of carpentry and engineering -supported Mary and Jesus with his labor. He is said to have come from the royal lineage of King David of the Old Testament. St Joseph is known to have died early. He certainly was not at Calvary where it was only St John who consoled Mary before the dying Christ crucified in the cross. In contemporary Philippines, May 1 today is celebrated with workers anticipating the end of ENDO which has enslaved thousands of workers through the years. Perhaps the beginning, too, of real land distribution for farmer- laborers under the Agrarian Reform Program. On our part, we punctuate the observance of Labor Day and the recent Easter with two light talk. The late Bobbit Sanchez, Labor Secretary under President Cory -was once asked by media during a press conference on May 1st- why he seemed to always favoring labor. The progressive leader said:” Because I am the secretary of Labor, not the secretary of Management, that’s why.” The Easter joke is that Joseph of Arimathea ,a rich trader – who, together with Nicodemus-asked the governor Pilate for the body of Jesus for be laid in a tomb. It was granted and the lifeless Christ was laid in a white tomb adorned with precious stones and fine ointment on Good Friday. Joseph’s peers were amazed why he allowed such an expensive tomb to bury a criminal like Jesus. Of which , Joseph retorted :” It’s just for the weekend.”. Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday. Happy Fiesta, everyone! For comments: email to dejarescobingo@yahoo.com or boholrd@mozcom.com

y now, this see-saw of good news and bad news is enough to push someone to the edge. Just last week, the arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa led to an avalanche of bad press for Malacanang. And then on Thursday, Duterte signed the Universal Health Care Act which would guarantee “equitable access to quality and affordable health care services” for all Filipinos. Good and bad. Bad Lea Sicat-Reyes and good. Then the ugly. Such polarity is enough to make one tune out. Admittedly, I am tempted to just hang up the towel and not care. But it is neither the time to be apa- tribe has targeted both Ressa and Rappler thetic not to be cynical. With election sea- in the past. son just around the corner, knowledge, more Here were some of the questions I than ever, is power. While, yes, voting is raised in relation to my relative’s assertions our right; making an informed vote is our that it was nothing but a private matter beresponsibility. We cannot afford to see the tween the complainant and Rappler’s CEO: current political plane through biased, col· The supposed case that was used ored lens. We have to see it for what it is to file this current charge of online libel — the good, the bad, the ugly — and make against Ressa happened BEFORE the law a decision after careful and purposeful de- against online libel was created. Given that liberation. the law is not retroactive in nature, was it Allow me to use Ressa’s arrest last right for the NBI to arrest Ressa on a charge week as an example. I had a meaningful that did not exist at the time that the crime discussion with a close relative about was allegedly committed? whether it was an attack on press freedom · According to Ressa’s camp, there or not. Here are some things that we should was neither an attached information sheet take note of: First, Ressa has been critical (this specifies the charges lodged against of some of the policies of Duterte. Sec- her) nor the amount needed to post bail. If ond, such criticisms must have reached the this were true, why did the NBI leave out ears of the President because his verbal diaTo page 19

FOOTSTEPS AND FINGERPRINTS POLITICS AND MORALITY

t’s election time again! And as I write this the cam paign is ongoing, loudly and with feeling, from the barangay pathways and hearty handshakes to national TV coverage. In this country, politics and political life are an integral part of our lives. Politics has enmeshed itself into our society, from the national level down to the barangay level, even down to the family level. Every time there is an election I find myself asking, “What, really, is politics all about?” “Are politics, nationalism and morality compatible, can they go together?” The books tell us that political authority is supposed to direct an ordered and upright community life in such a way Nancy Russel Catan as to assure its citizens of their basic freedoms and rights as well as define their social and civil responsibilities, for the attainment of the common good. Such authority should be moral in na- political exercises and political leaders are ture and promote justice, peace and healthy a reflection of the people they serve. relationships between the political authority If we sell our votes to the highest bidand the people. der, then we should not be surprised when True political authority should stem those we voted for look for nefarious ways from a strong sense of nationalism, rather to recover their “investment”. than individualism. If we vote according to our self-interNationalism does not depend upon race ests, then we are neglecting our responsior descent, but upon a common thought and bility as citizens of our country! goal. Without nationalism, authority, espeIt is said that there are no great leadcially at the national management level, lacks ers where there are no great followers. I strong foundation and conviction. would like to paraphrase this and say: there In this country, it seems that there is a are no great moral leaders where there are perpetual struggle between the sense of Fili- no moral followers. pino nationalism and the pursuit of self-inAnd if we, as a nation and society, lack terest, between the common good and what great moral leaders and committed moral followers, we will never achieve greatness is good for “me”. Politics, nationalism, and morality … or exude confidence as a truly Filipino nacan these go together? tion. To me, more than economic formulas Is it too late? No, it is never too late to or dependence on electing a better group of ask or rather demand those running for ofleaders or change in system of government, fice to clearly explain, and if they win to if we are to realize a better national commu- demonstrate, their stands not only on nanity, as well as a better local community, we tional concerns but also on their respective must go back to basics – to fundamental value and morality standards. Christian moral values. If enough of us speak up, surely our Political parties should not only enumer- elected leaders will have to listen. If we ate their positions on national issues in their keep after them, make them “kulit”, surely party platforms but should also reveal their they will begin doing something about our respective value and morality standards, with areas of concern. each of the candidates aspiring for office livOur participation as concerned, reing out these values in their personal and sponsible citizens should not end on election political lives. day, but continue throughout the terms of The bottom line here is that politics, those leaders we voted for – or against.

May 5, 2019

YOUR WELLNESS By Calvin Trent

Keeping cool in Common problems the summer heat 1

or tropical climate countries like the Philippines, summers are both loved and dreaded at the same time. People love to go to the beautiful beaches to swim, snorkel or go diving with family and friends. But others dread the summer months because of the intense humidity they bring. Depending on where we are in the country, temperatures could soar to as high as 42 deg Celsius, which could be intensely uncomfortable. Sometimes, the scorching noon day sun and the humidity combine to give us headaches or make us dizzy. While the rainy season is still a couple of months away, we must find ways and means of keeping our cool during the hot, summer months. The following is a practical how-to piece on surviving summer in the Philippines: first, choose summer clothing well. Wear Cotton fabrics – tee shirts, shorts, pants and even Cotton sheets/linens for sleeping. Now’s the time to ditch the Satin or Polyester Chiffon fabrics in favour of Cotton. Choose light-colored fabrics since dark fabrics absorb and shoulders in between sets or during breaks in the game. We could do this trick too. more heat as they absorb more light energy. Third, now’s the time to wear loose clothing. ForSecond, place ice packs or cold, damp towels on get the tight-fitting leggings or shirts in our closet. Give our temples, foreheads, necks and shoulders. Rememthem a rest and opt for loose clothes for more comfort. ber the professional tennis players who compete in the We could bring two-three other tee-shirts in our back grand slams such as The US Open in Flushing Meadows packs/bags for when we need to get changed. (New York) or Roland Garros (France)? They have ice packs and damp towels which they place on their necks to page 7

Agnes Shari Tan -Aliman

HEALTH IS WEALTH EVERYDAY HEROES

The real meaning of maturity

s y c holog i s t s are always looking for the maturing index or process in every personality that they examine. In a sense, maturity comes through knowing the real you. It is best summed up in the following examples: · Maturity is patience. It means being able to pass up the funfor-the minute things and select the course which will pay off later. One of the characteristics of immaturity is the “I want it NOW” attitude. Mature people are patient people. · Maturity is the ability to stick with a project until it is completed. The individual who is constantly changing jobs, friends and marriage partners, is immature. · Maturity is the capacity to face unpleasantness, frustration and defeat without complaint. A mature person knows he can’t have everything his own way. · Maturity is loy-

DR. ANGEL V. SOMERA Fellow, Philippine Psychiatric Association

alty. Loyalty to your husband or wife, employer, friends. · Maturity is the ability to live up to your responsibilities. It means keeping your word. · Maturity is integrity. You’re known as honest and kind person. · Maturity is the ability to make decisions. Immature people explore possibilities than do nothing. Action requires courage. · Maturity is the ability to harness your creative abilities and to to page 7

Suicide

veryone knows it is a mortal sin to commit suicide. Suicide is destroying God’s gift of life not to mention the ultimate selfish act and hurts others more than it hurts you. If shooting yourself in the head and you die immediately is called suicide, what is shooting yourself in the head everyday for ten years and then you die called? Is that not also suicide? The only difference seems to be the time it takes to die. If you accept that in both cases it is wrong; why is doing something over and over you know will eventually kill you, not also slow suicide and a mortal sin? Three of the top four causes of death in the Philippines, (hypertension, stroke, heart disease) could be stopped with a simple diet change. A major contributing factor to hypertension, stroke and heart disease is SALT. Everyday many Filipinos are committing the mortal sin of “slow” suicide by ingesting far more salt than is healthy.. Take a walk in your local supermarket. There is row after row of processed foods high in salt. The Harvard School of Health and Baylor University conducted a study of “precooked dried noodles”(

. You can toilet train your threeyear-old stubborn and/or aggressive child by: Talking about it. Explaining to him/her how it is done. Making it fun – don’t get serious if your kid refuses to use the toilet. Remember that a stubborn child may take longer to learn to use the toilet than an obedient one. It is important that you remain patient and work with your kid to help him reach the goal, rather than push him too hard towards it. 2. You cannot always feed your kid what he or she wants. One way to make sure your stubborn kids get what is good for them is to make dinner time fun. Use creative ways to present the food to your little one. Get them involved at the dinner table (ask them to set the

table up, serve, help cook, etc.). Encourage them to try the food (just one bite) before rejecting it. Serve them small portions of everything and let them choose. Reward them with a dessert or treat if they finish their meal. 3. How to punish a stubborn child? Children need rules and discipline. Your kids should to page 12

The passions of ignorance

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

more commonly called Ramen) and found while these soups are quick and easy to serve they are also “ devoid of nutrients, high in carbohydrates, SALT and fats, low in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals”. Basically they taste good but are a disaster for your general health. Add to that unhealthy diet dried fish and other high salt foods and you trade quick and easy .....for slow and deadly. Avoid slow suicide and check the labels. According to the Institute of Health your diet should contain daily no more than 1,500 mg of salt (about half a teaspoon). Every time you exceed that amount of salt to page 7

he expression is referred to in one of the passages in the first letter of St. Peter. The complete passage says: “As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance…” (1,14) Of course, as human persons, we always have some passions. These are strong emotions that drive us to action. They are a result of a combination of things—genes, a sensation of an inner need that seeks to be satisfied, etc. We just have to make sure that while our passions can have their own constitution peculiar to each individual, they just cannot be left at their biological level. Otherwise, our passions would be akin to the passions of any animal that is by nature irrational, following a logic that is completely shaped by instincts alone and nothing beyond. Like anything else in human life, our passions also need to be educated, grounded and oriented to what is truly proper to us. They should not just be a product of our genes and hormones and the other chemicals and elements that

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come into play. They have to be under the ‘supervision’ of our reason and ultimately of our faith, hope and charity. Thus, depending on how they are educated, they can either be good passions or bad. Yes, we should try to be passionate in our life, because that is what is ideal for us. But let’s make sure that our passions are the good ones, those that are properly inspired and directed, and that truly exto page 9

May 5, 2019

My Spirit made you and My breath gives you life Job 33:4 (WEB)

T GOD’S LOVE “F

or even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 This verse reveals not only the motive for Jesus’ ministry but also the basis for or salvation. A ransom was the price paid to release a slave. Jesus paid a ransom for us because we could not pay it ourselves. His death released all of us from our slavery to sin. The disto page 12

BROTHER’S KEEPER

he Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. In today’s Scripture verse, one of Job’s friends is declaring that the Spirit of God is the One who made us and His breath gives us life. When God created Adam in the Garden of Eden, He breathed the breath of life into his nostrils and Adam became a living soul. Jesus breathed on His disciples after the resurrection and they received the Holy Spirit. Every breath that you and I take is a gift that comes from the Father of Lights. He has made us and He has promised to sustain us. Every good and perfect gift that we have comes from our Heavenly Dad. The One who created us is the One who will continue to provide all that we need, both physically and spiritually. May each one of us be reminded of our God and Father’s goodness as we draw each breath into our body. He has made us and His breath gives us life!

About prayer “W

JN 21:1-19

hen you pray do not babble like the pagans…” How often do we disobey these words of Jesus? How often do we

recite prayers, read, or repeat memorized words without thinking what we are doing? How often is our mind somewhere else than with Him to whom we address these words? How often do we think that the more words we use, the more the Lord must hear and answer us? How often has prayer become a routine — the killer of an intimate relationship with our loving God? Prayer is supposed to be a conversation, a dialogue with God. In a dialogue, we must give the partner time and room to respond. If the conversation becomes a monologue, it is not a conversation anymore. But I to page 12

Keeping... (Aliman)

from page 6 Fourth, st ay hydrated. Drink at least 810 glasses of water or even more. Always carry a filled-up water jug/tumbler with you wherever you go so you won’t get dehydrated. Fifth, keep up with your regular workout routine whether it’s walking, running, biking, swimming or working out at the gym. The extreme heat is no excuse to forget about getting fit. Our sweat during cardio exercises or strength-training cools us down. Plus, exercise makes us feel more energized afterwards, despite the exhaustion. When we need to go out, we must always remember to apply sunblock/ sunscreen (Dermatologists recommend a sunscreen with at least 50 SPF) and apply to face, arms and legs at least every two hours while we’re out of the house. Also, for additional protection from the UV rays, always wear shades, a hat/cap and an umbrella.

If we can, we could avoid going out during the hottest time of the day when the UV rays are strongest, between 10 AM to 3 PM. For food choices, we might load up on vegetable salads, water-based fruits like Pears, Watermelons, Wat er Chesnut (Singkamas). Much as we’re tempted to indulge in our favourite summer treat, Halo-Halo or Sago and Gulaman, Mais con Yelo, we might want to minimize this to reduce our sugar intake. Iced Lemon Water or Pineapple Cucumber Shake/Smoothies might be the better option. We might want to bathe at least twice a day to cool down. A cold or warm shower at bedtime, a sprinkling of baby powder on our necks and back and relaxing music would make for a restful slumber during hot, summer nights. Before bedtime, ensure that we unplug all gadgets such as cellphones, computers, laptops and all switches as these emit heat that we don’t want. These are just a few tips to survive the summer . There’s no reason why we

Suicide (Hughs)

from page 6 you risk crippling yourself and shortening your life. At first eliminating salt from your diet will be difficult. The food will taste bland, almost flavorless. Eventually the flavor will return. In fact when your body adjusts to the reduced salt diet, you will find it impossible to eat the old salty foods. Our biggest threat in the Philippines is the “silent killer” hypertension. Out of over two hundred nine nato page 9

The real... (Somera)

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do something worthwhile with them. · Maturity is graciously accepting defeat by being a good sport and resign to whatever befalls him. · Maturity means a steadfast faith in the Almighty God thus has a strong spiritual life. can’t enjoy the summer and keep cool at the same time.

t that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee's sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We also will come with you." So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you caught anything to eat?" They answered him, "No." So he said to them, "Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something." So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the to page 12

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International Children’s book day! Kids listen attentively as various readers deliver colorful oral narratives of books written by Filipino authors recently at the City Public Library. This activity was part of the International Children's Book Day and Silab Katitikan 2019 in observance of the National Literature Month by the Local Government of Dumaguete . Thanks to ABC Learning Center thru Ms Lea Sicat-Reyes for organizing this event in coordination with the City Tourism Office.

CHURCH Historian

Order of Bp. Rooker

ere’s a report written in Siaton and dated 22nd of June 1907 by Fr. Licinio Ruiz. Addressed to Fr. Francisco Ortuoste, the vicar provincial, the report in Spanish is translated as follows: Having returned from Sibulan, where I stayed for some days to lend a helping hand for the fiesta celebration of the town, I am now going to comply with your instruction, REV. FR. ROMAN C. SAGUN, JR. drummed into me by Your Reverence to give updates of particular importance to our missions. in Sibulan, which I sent to I suppose that you the (Manila newspaper) might have already received Libertas. With this in mind, to page 11 the account of fiesta events

Judicial VICAR

Suicide (Hughs) from page 7 tions in the world the little Philippines is second for hypertensive deaths. You often do not even know you are in trouble until it is too late. Besides lowering our salt, what else can we do to prevent these unnecessary deaths? Sadly many of us do not see a doctor until we get sick, so having our blood pressure checked periodically becomes a problem. Dumaguete City, a university rich community, is lucky enough to have several nursing programs. If you know a nursing student you can ask them to periodically check your blood pressure. They get experience and you monitor your health. In the past I have suggested that these university nursing programs could not to page 11

CHRIST, the Man of work

ur Lord Jesus Christ him self gave prominence to the truth that by means of work man participates in the activity of God himself, his Creator. At Jesus many of his first listeners in Nazareth were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get all this? What is the wisdom given to him? Is not this the carpenter? Jesus did not only proMSGR. GAMMY D. claim the word of eternal wisdom TULABING JCD, PC that had been entrusted to him, but first and foremost he fulfilled the gospel by his deeds. Jesus’ gospel is the “gospel of work” because he who Jesus looks with love proclaimed it was himself upon human work and a man of work, a crafts- the different forms that it man like Joseph. Our takes. Jesus sees in Lord Jesus belongs to each one of these forms the working world. He of work a particular exhas appreciation and re- pression of the fact that spect for human work. It man has been created in to page 11 can be said that our Lord

Caption...

The passions... (Cimagala) from page 7 press our dignity as persons and ultimately as children of God, image and likeness of his. The passions of ignorance refer to those that do not spring from our knowing and loving relation with God. They are more like the passions of the animals, except that they are fueled not only by instincts, which are what fuel animal passions, but also by the powers of our intelligence and will that go beyond what our instincts can dictate. And these powers of our intelligence and will are not inspired by faith, hope and charity. To avoid falling into this kind of passions, we have to see to it that we inspire them with the spirit of God, which is one of love,

compassion and everything else that God has shown us through Christ in the Holy Spirit. In other words, our passions should not just be purely human passions which, as described in many instances in the Bible, are “lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind.” (Eph 2,3) Again in that first letter of St. Peter, we are told about what these passions of ignorance were: “For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry…” (4.3) Our passions should be divinized. They should aim at nothing less than holiness, just like what St. Peto page 11

Self defense W

hat is self-defense? Self-defense is a countermeasure that in volves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. Self-defense is a justifying circumstance which is governed by Article 11 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines. What is a justifying gression. If someone incircumstance? vokes the justifying circumJustifying circumstance of self-defense, it is stances are those wherein essential that they must first the acts of the actor are in establish the presence of an accordance with law and, unlawful aggression on the hence, he incurs no crimi- part of the victim. nal and civil liability. What is unlawful agWhat are the elements gression? of self-defense? Unlawful aggression According to the Re- on the part of the victim is vised Penal Code the fol- the primordial element of lowing are the elements of the justifying circumstance valid self-defense hence, do of self-defense. Without not incur any criminal liabil- unlawful aggression, there ity for anyone who acts in can be no justified killing in defense of his person or defense of oneself. The test rights, provided the follow- for the presence of unlawing circumstances concur: ful aggression under the cir1) Unlawful aggression; 2) cumstances is defending Reasonable necessity of the himself; the peril must not be means employed to prevent an imagined or imaginary or repel it and 3) Lack of threat. Accordingly, the acenough provocation on the cused must establish the part of the person defend- concurrence of three eleing himself. However, there ments of unlawful aggrescan never be a valid self- sion, namely: (a) there must defense absent unlawful ag- be a physical or material

Atty. Karissa TolentinoMaxino attack or assault; (b) the attack or assault must be actual, or, at least, imminent; and (c) the attack or assault must be unlawful. Can one invoke unlawful aggression at all times? No, the use of force in self-defense generally to page 11

May 5, 2019

Sagar â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Remollo team Benefits Dumaguete From page 2 Congressman Sagarbarria , will continue the establishment of shoreline protection to insulate the coastal communities in Barangay Uno Tinago, Calindagan, Mangnao and Banilad from the storm surges. He is also working with 2nd District Cong. Manuel Sagarbarria to build two additional bridges that will help decongest traffic in the downtown area. Mayor Remollo is also determined to build a new and modern public market that could rival shopping malls in the Junob-Talay with underground parking, waste water treatment facility, spacious and cleaner stalls, equipped with escalators for the senior citizens and fully air-conditioned. Tenants at the old public market will have the option to transfer to the new market so that the rehabilitation of the 30-year-old tiangge could be undertaken.

In preparation for its hosting of the 2020 ASEAN School Games that will be participated by thousands of athletes from 11 countries of Southeast Asia, the city government will seek funding from the national agencies and senators so that a modern and bigger gymnasium will be built in Junob-Talay area along with a huge dormitory so that sports events will not disrupt classes in public schools. With the 336 CCTVs cameras installed in all 30 barangays by July and November this year, the same fiber cables can be utilized for the traffic light system and free public wifi. Finally, to boost income of the locals, Mayor Remollo will lobby for the inclusion of Dumaguete City as one of the port of calls of international cruise ships that will generate more livelihood in the hospitality and tourism industries.

May 5, 2019

City Cum Laudes scholars honored

Order...

(Sagun) from page 9 there I had a meeting with all the Priests of the Oriental Coast, including Fr. Eusebio (Valderrama) (of San Carlos) upon the order of His Illustrious (Bishop Frederick Z. Rooker). I accompanied Mr. Lacson, the lawyer of the Catholic Church, who gave all the legal advice to the question about (church) properties. By the way, the inquiries The City of Dumaguete honors city scholars who graduated with honors as beneficiaries of the Edu- were very favorable to the cational Assistance Program this school year 2018-2019. case filed in court by the Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo and Vice-Mayor Franklin Esmeña Jr. congratulated the outstand- Catholic Church. ing students and the other graduates for their industry and accomplishment. Instead of discussing The beneficiaries who graduated with flying colors are: Mariz Alcancia: BS Geology-NORSU- with Your Reverence the ins Magna Cum Laude, YMCA Outstanding Student Awardee and Presidential List Awardee; Queen Pearl Canque - AB HM-NORSU-Magna Cum Laude, YMCA Outstanding Student Awardee and Presidential and outs of the other Priests, List Awardee; Graciella Theresa Prasco - AB Social Science - NORSU- Magna Cum Laude, YMCA I would rather focus on my Outstanding Student Awardee and Presidential List Awardee; Gabriel Leonardo Sienes - BS Biology- situation, even if it may be Silliman University - Cum Laude and Jeremae Monteza: BSBA - NORSU - YMCA Outstanding Student insignificant and may not merit in taking up a sheet of Awardee and Presidential List Awardee. Also in photo are Councilors Manuel Arbon, Joe Kenneth Arbas, Alan Gel Cordova, Karissa paper. It is enough that I do Tolentino-Maxino, Lilani Ramon, Manuel Sagarbarria, SK President Lei Marie Danielle Montesa my duty for duty’s sake. Tolentino, Michael Bandal and Liga ng mga Barangay President Dione Amores. (More next week)

Christ...

(Tulabing) from page 9 the likeness of God, the Creator and Father. We find in his word a special command to work. Jesus’ prohibition against too much anxiety about work and life should not be misconstrued as Jesus discouraging us from working. Is it not Jesus who said: “My Father is the vinedresser” (John 15:1)? In various ways Jesus puts into his teaching the fundamental truth about work which is already expressed in the whole tradition of the Old Testament, beginning with the book of Genesis. The books of the Old Testament contain many references to human work and to the individual professions to page 12

The Educational Assistance Program aims to ensure a greater number of poor but deserving students opportunity to better themselves through education. There are currently 214 college students who receive financial assistance from the city government every semester.

Tinago goes all-out for Mayor Remollo

Tinago Barangay captain Abba Longa of Tinago (5th frm left) who replaced Harry Gonzales who is was dismissed on-appeal of his graft case by the Sandiganbayan, is with his council members and Mayor Remollo Barangay Tinago council complimented Remollo’s performance report and his accomplishments and priorities as he seeks support for Team Lupad Unity.

The passions... (Cimagala) from page 9 ter again said in his first letter: “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written, ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’” (1,15) We really need to check if the passions we have are the right ones. At the moment, it can be clearly seen that most of the passions many people show nowadays are spent on selfseeking and self-absorption. They are not oriented toward God, toward sanctification. There is also that wrong belief that being passionate about God will compromise our humanity. Hardly anything can be farther from the truth. Being with God, in fact, perfects and completes our humanity. Without God, our Creator and heaven, we are nothing, or at best, we would turn out to be like any animal in human form. Yes,

fense.” Imperfect selfdefense does not excuse (Maxino) from page 9 a person from the crime loses justification once of using violence, but it the threat has ended. For can lessen the charges example, if an attacker and penalties involved. assaults a victim but then ends the attack and indicates that there is no longer any threat of violence, then the threat of danger has ended. Any use of force by the victim against the attacker at that point would be considered disciplinary action and not self-defense. Sometimes a person may have a genuine fear of imminent physical harm that is objectively unreasonable. If the person uses force to defend themselves from the perceived threat, the situation is known as “imperfect self-de-

Self defense

we would look and behave like humans, but we really are not if we are not with God!

Do not vote for corrupt officials

overeignty resides in the people and all gov ernmental authority emanates from them. It is during election that this sovereignty is exercised by the people. Sovereignty is the absolute power to govern. Thus, since we have a republican form of government, or a representative form of government, it is through this coming election that the people will exercise this authority. We have to vote wisely, do not sell your vote, do not be fooled by the propaganda of the candidates. Beware of so called journalists most of them are paid hacks. Among the propa- spending money. ganda tools used by the canHaving an election is didates, and the political good for the economy. parties are campaign post- Those money will be in cirers which is regulated by the culation. Even the banks will COMELEC to be posted have to prepare for the eleconly on COMELEC poster tion. Money for vote buyareas. The most effective ing has to be prepared by way of getting votes is by the banks, because the cangiving money to the voters. didates will withdraw from This is illegal but every can- the banks a few days before didate is doing it. It is a the election. miracle if a candidate will Lincoln described dewin an election without mocracy as a government of

Atty. Francisco D. Yap

the people, by the people and for the people. In the Philippines, a democratic government is a government off the people, buy the people and fool the people. The most important thing to do is do not vote for corrupt candidates. Koprasa ang cuarta nga ihatag sa corrupt. Meaning, accept the money but vote for the honest candidate. It is your sacred duty to know who are CORto page 12

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Don’t just plant trees, plant and care for the CORRECT tree at the RIGHT place

God’s Love from page 7

ciples thought Jesus’ life and power would save them from Rome; Jesus said his death would save them from sin, an even greater slavery then Rome’s.

Thirty-five park and campus supervisors and caretakers underwent the three-day training on the proper documentation, care, pruning, replanting and growing of the various species of trees to maintain the greenery and enhance the Quezon Park, Rizal Boulevard and school campuses. The project was initiated by the City Tourism Office in partnership with the DENR Coastal Resources and Ecotourism Research, Development and Extension Center (CRERDEC) in line with Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo’s thrust to protect the environment and urban revitalization.

CHRIST...

(Tulabing) from page 11 exercised by man. For instance, the doctor (Sir. 38:1-3), the pharmacist (Sir. 38:4-8), the craftsman or artist (Ex. 31:1-5; Sir. 38:27), the blacksmith (Gen. 4:22;Is.44:12)—we could apply these words to today’s workers – the potter (Jer. 18:3-4; Sir.38:2930), the farmer (Gen. 9:20; Is. 5:1-2); the scholar (Eccles.12:9-12; Sir. 38:18), the sailor (Psalm 107:23-30; Wis. 14:2-3a), the builder, the musician, the shepherd, and the fisherman. In the parables on the Kingdom of God , Jesus Christ constantly refers to human works: that of the shepherd, the farmer, the doctor, the sower, the householder, the servant, the steward, the fisherman, the merchant, the labourer. He also speaks of the various form of women’s work. He refers to works of scholar too.

Do not... (Yap)

BROTHER’S KEEPER

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RUPT and DISHONEST CANDIDATES. ARE MARCOS, ESTRADA, AND REVILLA CORRUPT? IS THE GOVERNOR CORRUPT? OBJECTION: THE QUESTION IS LEADING. PUTTING WORDS INTO THE MOUTH OF THE WITNESS. OBJECTION SUSTAINED! WE SUBMIT YOUR HONOR.

Suicide (Hughs)

from page 9

only enhance their training but perform a vital and possibly life saving service by volunteering to give free blood pressure checks at May we all give value to work and give our best in our line of duty.

About prayer from page 7

like these moments because they make me aware of how God must feel when we ignore Jesus’ words and our prayers become a monologue, a torrent of words. Jesus taught His disciples a prayer, which we call the “Lord’s Prayer.” We know it so well, we recite it so often that while we follow the command of Jesus to use these words, and we also violate what He said before— not to “babble like the pagans.” The best prayer, therefore, is to go to a chapel or church and spend some time alone with the Lord and talk to Him in your own words — and then listen to His answer in your heart. local malls. Is anybody listening? If the universities are not listening, how about you students. It only takes a table, a few chairs and a

couple of hours and you might save a life. SALT is a killer. Save your own life by reducing your salt intake.

BVR returns to Dumaguete

from page 7 Lord." When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish. When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish you just caught." So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come, have breakfast." And none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?" because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." He then said to Simon Peter a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Tend my sheep." Jesus said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

YOUR WELLNESS Common problems By Calvin Trent

Hundreds of local fans watched and cheered their favorite teams in the games held at the Rizal Beach Courts. University of Santo Tomas and the Philippine Air Force Team 1 won the championships of the 3rd Beach Volleyball Republic on Tour in Dumaguete City. Mayor Remollo led officials in congratulating all the participating teams especially the winning duos in both men and women categories.

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know that there will be consequences, good or bad, for their actions. Make sure that they are fully aware of the consequences of breaking the rules. Consequences ( rewards or punishment) should be immediate. Time-outs, cutting down or giving more playtime or TV time and assigning little chores can be a few ways. You could also get creative with consequences, based on the problem. Google search for “Behavioral psychology for children”. Remember the idea is to but make him realize that his behavior is wrong. Never hit the child, there are better methods. Rewards are more effective than punishments.

May 5, 2019

LET THE BIBLE SPEAK New Testament Bible Baptist Church lo-cated in Pulantubig Near Mag Say Say Elementary School in the Captain T. Amores Estate. We would like to Invite you to our Services each Sunday at 9 a.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. Also, we have a Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. For Information Ring 09059593638. The Resurrection has passed and yet it fresh and new to anyone who will read the accounts in the Gospels. There was great emotions after the Ressurection. The followers were challenged to go with the message of His death and resurrection. Where there was grieving over His death, joy came into their lives. Where there Was weakness and doubts and fears, there came great faith and power in their Lives to carry the message that made a difference in the Group of believers. The Apostles and preachers preached the death and resurrection in every message. You find Peter in the first 10 chapters of Acts and his sermons. Then you find the Great conversion of Paul in chapter 9. You find Paul preaching in Antioch, Philippi Thessalonica, Corinth and Ephesus. Each message would be about the resurrection. In the city of Athens, Paul preached in Acts 17:18 “… He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection” Vs. 31“…whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raise him from the Dead” Then in Vs. 32 of Acts 17 “And when they heard of the resurrection of the Dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter” So we See the resurrection brought division and the preaching of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even today people will hear and some will believe and others reject. God has given Man a free will and choice. Vs. 31 “Because he hath appointed a day in the which he Shall judge the world in righteousness..” You need to repent today of your Sins. Turn to Jesus Christ and don’t allow Satan and the world to deceive and blind you. Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF NEGROS ORIENTAL 7 th Judicial Region (Family Court Designate) Dumaguete City SP. PROC. NO. 2019-5469 In re: Petition for Adoption of Ma. Sheraniah Nicole Uriarte Icalina and Ram Dominic Uriarte Gensayab and to Change the Name to Sheraniah Nicole Uriarte Gensaya for Ram Dominic Uriarte Gensaya to be legitimate child Spouses Rameses Cuenca Gensaya and Aileen Uriarte Gensaya, Petitioners x————————————————————————/ ORDER Petitioner-spouses, of legal age, both Filipino citizens, and residents of Purok Saging, Zone 1, Candau-ay, Dumaguete City and claiming to have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to adopt, desire to adopt petitioners-wife’s daughter from a previous marriage in the person of Ma. Sheraniah Nicole Uriarte Icalina. The petitioners pray that upon the grant of this petitioner, the name of the adoptee be changed to Sheraniah Nicole Uriarte Gensaya. The would-be adoptee’s biological father’s current whereabouts in unknown, the latter having abandoned the formers and petitioner-wife, consequently, his consent to this petition was not obtained. Further, petitioners desire to adopt their common biological child minors Ram Dominic Uriarte Gensaya to raise his status to that of a legitimate child. When the minor-adoptee was born on May 9, 2013, the petitioners were not yet married and the petitioner-husband was suffering from a legal impediment as the finality of the Decree of Annulment with his first marriage was only issued on May 6, 2015, thus the adoptee was not automatically legitimate by operation of law when parties married on March 28, 2016. The petition is set for hearing on October 9, 2019 at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon at the session hall of this court in the Hall of Justice, EJ Blanco Drive, Dumaguete City. Any interest person may appear on said date, time place and show cause why the petitioner should not be granted. The proceedings shall be governed by the Judicial Affidavit Rule. The petitioners are directed to be ready to present all their witness as presentation of petitioners’ evidence should be completed on the scheduled hearing. Publish this Order once a week for three (3) consecutive week in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Negros Oriental and its component cities. The last publication shall not be within four (4) months before the date of the schedule hearing. Likewise, let this Order be posted on the bulletin board if this Court as petitioner’s expense for at least thirty (30) days before the hearing. Furnish copies of this Order to the petitioners, the Solicitor General and the Civil Registrar of Dumaguete City and Calapan City in Negros Oriental Mindoro at their given addresses. SO ORDERED Dumaguete City, Philippines, April 1, 2019. (SGD) MARIA ANGELITA A. BANTA-ALCORAN Presiding Judge The Negros Chronicle April 21, 28 & May 5, 2019

Negros Chronicle May 5, 12 & 19, 2019

NOTICE

Agencia De Exquisite of Dumaguete,Inc. Cor. Ma. Cristina & San Jose Sts., Dumaguete City Tel. No. 422-1062 All unredeemed and unrenewed pawn item for the month of November 2018 will be disposed by way of auction sale on May 18, 2019 at 10am5pm at our business office.

Exquisite Pawnshop & Jewelry Inc.Tanjay Branch Magallanes St., Tanjay City Tel. No. 415-3070 All unredeemed and unrenewed pawn item for the month of November 2018 will be disposed by way of auction sale on May 18, 2019 at 10am5pm at our business office.

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Spouses Samuel A. Royola and Crispina H. Royola namely: Phyllis Ann Royola Majarocon, Roy Allen H. Royola, Cynthia Royola Alford, and Blescilda C. Royola have executed an Extrajudicial Partition with Waiver of Rights over a parcel of land to wit: Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. FV43099, Lot No. 12344, Cds-903, identical to Lot No. 3323-J, Csd07-008647, situated at Barangay Bongbong, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the S.W. along line 1-2 by Lot No. 12340, Csd-903, identical to Lot. NO. 3322, Csd903; on the N.E. along line 3-4 by Lot No. 3407, Csd-903; along line 4-5 by Lot No. 3406, Csd903; on the S.E., along line 5-6 by Lot No. 12343, Csd-903, identical to Lot No. 3323-I, Csd-07008647, along line 6-1 by Lot No. 12342, Csd-903, identical to Lot No. 3323-H, Csd-07008647, containing an area of One Thousand (1,000) square meters, acknowledged before Abdul Hafiz Tan Adil, Jr., Notary Public, per Doc. No. 203, Page No. 41, Book No. XIV, Series of 2019.

Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Restituto A. Bonsol namely: Llanie B. Bonsol and Resnie B. Bonsol hereinafter referred to as the Heirs/ Adjudicatees-Donors and City of Dumaguete represented by City Mayor Felipe Antonio B. Remollo hereinafter referred to as the Donee have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate and Donation of Real Property Inter Vivos over a parcel of land to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. 32430, Lot 4674-B of the subdivision plan, Psd-07042872 being a portion of Lot 4674 of Dumaguete Cadastre, situated in the Barrio of Cantile, City of Dumaguete, Island of Negros. Bounded on the W., and NW., along line 7-1 and 1 to 2 by Lot 4669; along line 2-3 by Lot 4668; on the E., along 3-4 by Lot 4675; all of Dumaguete Cadastre; and on the S., and SW., along line 4-7 by Lot 4674-C of the subdivision plan, containing an area of One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy One (1,471) Square Meters, more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Gracelyn B. Bellingan, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 2, Page No. 2, Book No. IV, Series of 2018.

The Negros Chronicle April 28, May 5 & 12, 2019

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Rogelia B. Balbuena hereinafter referred to as the Vendor and Josefina R. Cadallo hereinafter referred to as the Vendee have executed a Deed of Absolute Sale over a parcel of land to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T4339, Lot No. 63 of the Cadastral Survey of Bais with the improvements thereon, situated in the Municipality of Bais. Bounded on the NE by Calle Zamora; on the SE., by Calle Aguinaldo; on the SW., by Lot No. 64; and the NW., Calle Mabini. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S. 78 deg. 06’W., 118.94m. from BBM No. 1, thence N. 71 deg. 45’E., 36.00 m to point 2; thence S. 17 deg. 20’E., 22.42 m to point 3; thence S. 53 deg. 46’W., 34.08 m to point 4; thence N. 23 deg. 51’W., 33.10m to point of beginning, containing an area of Nine Hundred and Fifty Four (954) square meters more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Louie A. Rastica, per Doc. No. 473, Page No. 96, Book No. VIII, Series of 2012. The Negros Chronicle April 21, 28 & May 5, 2019

Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Basilia Villegas namely: Armando Villegas, Policarpio V. Tinaytina, Zosima T. Tose, Primetivo V. Tinaytina, Venancia I. Tinaytina, Eudessa T. Trumata, Rosemarie D. Abog, and Cesar Villegas have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate over a parcel of land to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. 18386, Lot No. 2222 of the Cadastral Survey of Bacong with the improvements thereon, situated in the Barrio of Lutao, Municipality of Bacong. Bounded on the NE by Lot No. 2221; on the SE by Lot No. 2223; on the SW. by Lot No. 2240; and on the NW. by Lot No. 2241, containing an area of Two Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty-Eight (2,558) square meters more or less, acknowledged before Achilles Arturo S. Umbac, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 494, Page No. 99, Book No. V, Series of 2015. The Negros Chronicle April 28, May 5 & 12, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Alfredo D. Tuban hereinafter referred to as the Vendor and Dauin Point Land Corporation hereinafter referred to as the Vendee have executed a Deed of Self Adjudication with Absolute Sale over a parcel of land to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. FV-46952, Lot No. 677, Bgss-07-02-000041, situated at Barangay District III, Poblacion, Municipality of Dauin, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the N.W. ., along line 1-2 by Lot No. 675, Bgss07-02-000041; along line 2-3 by Lot No. 674, Bgss-07-02-000041; on the NE., along line 3-4 by Lot No. 687, Bgss-07-02-00041; along line 5-6 by Lot No. 693, Bgss-07-02-000041; along line 6-7 by Lot No. 694, Bgss-07-02-000041; on the SW along line 7-1 by Lot No. 676, Bgss-07-02-000041. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being N. 83 deg. 26’E., 482.45 m. from BLLM No. 1, Pls-759 of Dauin, Negros Oriental. Thence N. 21 deg 37’E., 37.70 m to point 2; Thence N. 16 deg 55’E., 12.78 m to point 2; Thence N. 71 deg. 49’E., 26.43 m to point 2; Thence N. 18 deg 16’E., 23.83m to point 2; Thence N. 17 deg 20’E., 13.09 m to point 2; Thence N. 21 deg 58’E., 22.85m to point 2; Thence N. 52 deg 50’E., 28.61m to point of beginning, containing an area of One Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Eight (1,488) Square Meters, more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Samuel Dicen, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 473, Page No. 98, Book No. XIV, Series of 2017. The Negros Chronicle April 21, 28 & May 5, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the co-owner and the compulsory heir of Jesus Dales who is Juliana D. Gepulani hereinafter referred to as the Donor and Spouses Edgar Dales Vincoy and Bautista Nuay Vincoy hereinafter referred to as the Donee have executed a Deed of Donation over a portion of a parcel of land to wit: A portion property consisting of Two Hundred Twelve (212) square meters, more or less or the Donor’s lawful share to the property from Original Certificate of Title No. 3022-A, Lot No. 4540 of the Cadastral Survey of Dumaguete, with improvements thereon, situated in the Municipality of Dumaguete. Bounded on the SE., by Lot No. 4539; on the S., by Lot No. 4547; and on the NW., by Lot No. 4541 and a road, containing an area of One Thousand One Hundred and Seventy Four (1,174), more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Antonio Marlon Eric I. Dejaresco, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 468, Page No. 95, Book No. III, Series of 2019. The Negros Chronicle May 5, 12 & 19, 2019

May 5, 2019 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 7th Judicial Region Branch 64 Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental BERNARDO S. MARTINEZ, Plaintiff, -versusBERNARDO R. MARTINEZ, JR., & TONIKO MARTINEZ, DULCESIMA RAMIREZ and JGM FINANCE CORP., rep. by CHRISTINE ROSE T. MONTALBO and THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS FOR THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL. Defendants X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — - - - -/ SUMMONS TO: BERNARDO R. MARTINEZ, JR.

CIVIL CASE NO. 18-03-G FOR: ANNULMENT OF DOCUMENTS, RECONVERANCE & REQUESTING OF TITLE

all of Poblacion, Guihulngan

City TONIKO MARTINEZ DULCESIMA RAMIREZ

Negros Oriental

CHRISTINE ROSE T. MONTALBO

all of JGM Finance Corp San Jose Bldg., Rizal Lacson Street Bacolod City

THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS

of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

GREETINGS: You are hereby required within (5) days after service of this summons upon you, to file with this Court and serve on the plaintiff your answer to the COMPLAINT, copies of which are hereto attached together with the annexes. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 17, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a MOTION TO DISMISS and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the Answer, if you fail to answer within the time fixed, one plaintiff will take judgment by default and may be granted the relief applied for in the complaint. WITNESS my hand under the seal of the Court, this 31th day of May, 2018. (SGD) Atty. Leah B. Maraon-Domen Clerk of Court VI Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 7th Judicial Region Branch 64 Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental BERNARDO S. MARTINEZ, Plaintiff, -versus-

CIVIL CASE NO. 18-03-G FOR: ANNULMENT OF DOCUMENTS, RECONVEYANCE AND QUIETING OF TITLE

BERNARDO R. MARTINEZ, JR., TONIKO MARTINEZ, DULCESIMA RAMIREZ and JGM FINANCE CORP represented by Christine Rose T. Montalbo and the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Negros Oriental, Defendants X-----------—-------------/ IN RE: JUDICIAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT OF SALE OVER PORTION OF LOT NO. 1859, COVERED BY TCT NO. FT-5497, SITUATED IN POBLACION, GUIHULNGAN CITY

FC SP. 18-02-G

BERNARDO MARTINEZ Petitioner, -versusDULCESIMA RAMIREZ MARTINEZ Respondent JGM FINANCE CORPORATION, Intervenor - --------------—----O RD ER There being a motion to dismiss in this case for Annulment of Documents, the motion to dismiss is deemed submitted for Resolution. The motion to serve summons by publication is likewise granted without prejudice to the requirements under the rules. The other case of seeking authority from this court to sell is held in abeyance pending resolution of the first case. In the meantime, the case for annulment of documents is reset to UNE 18, 2019 at 8:30 in the morning. SO ORDERED. Given in Open Court, March 27, 2019, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. (SGD) MARIO O. TRINIDAD Presiding Judge Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 7th Judicial Region Branch 64 Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental BERNARDO S. MARTINEZ, Plaintiff, -versusBERNARDO R. MARTINEZ, JR, & TONIKO MARTINEZ, DULCESIMA RAMIREZ AND JGM FINANCE CORP, rep By Christine Rose T. Montalbo And The Registry of Deeds for The Province of Negros Oriental, Defendants X---- -------------------COMPLAINT

Civil Case No. 18-03-G For: Annulment of Documents Reconveyance & Quieting of Title

Plaintiff, by counsel. To this Honorable Court most respectfully alleges, that: 1. Plaintiff is Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Poblacion, Guihulngan City. Where he can be served with notices and other court processes; 2. Defendants Bernardo R. Martinez, Jr. and Toniko R. Martinez are Filipinos, of legal and residents of Poblacion, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental but they are presently working in Japan with postal address at Saitana-Ken, Tokorasawas-Shi Midoro-Cho 4-7-19 Charmant Heigh 103 Japan, 259-1111. Defendant Bernardo R. Martinez and Toniko R. Martinez are plaintiff’s children while defendant Dulcesima Ramirez is his erstwhile wife and they have no good relations for long years; 3. Defendant JGM is a corporation with principal office address at Jomabo Center, San Jose Bldg., Rizal Lacson St., Bacolod City, represented by its Executive Vice President Christine Rose T. Montalbo; 4. The Registry of Deeds for the Province of Negros Oriental is impleaded as it is the concerned government agency tasked to issue certificate of title to land after ascertaining the sufficiency of documents evidencing ownership. 5. Plaintiff during his marriage with his wife Dulcesima Ramirez acquired and took possession of a parcel of land covered by and an embraced in Transfer Certificate of Title No. FT-5497, containing an area of two hundred ninety four (294) square meters, more or less, situated at Poblacion, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, copy of certificate of title is hereto marked as Annex “A”; 6. For about 18 years now; plaintiff is separated-in-fact with his wife who has been living in Japan; 7. Plaintiff has been in actual, continuous possession of the said parcel of land; 8. On February 5, 2018, plaintiff filed before this Honorable Court a petition for Judicial Authority to sell one-half portion of the aforesaid property representing his conjugal share, pursuant to Section 239 and applicable provisions of Title XI of the Family Code, docketed as FCSpec. Proc. No. 18-02-G, copy is hereto attached as Annex “B”; 9. Defendants Bernardo R. Martinez, Jr. and Toniko R. Martinez with full knowledge of plaintiff’s action in seeking judicial authority to sell, surreptitiously employed fraud and malicious machinations and obtained a Bogus deed of sale in their favor and within an extraordinary short time they were able to swiftly secure a certificate of title into their name, copy of Bogus deed of sale and allegedly obtained TCT No. 103-2018000525 are hereto marked as Annex C and; 10.Plaintiff noticed that TCT 103-2018000525 is unsigned by the concerned Acting Registry of Deeds for the Province of Negros Oriental; 11.Verification with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Negros Oriental showed that there was no copy of the “acknowledgement receipt” for the consideration of the land which is a requirement in obtaining a Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR) with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to insure that the consideration of the land is paid and to assess the proper tax; 12.After they illegally obtained Transfer Certificate of Title, they sold the said land to defendant JGM Corporation whose agent has full knowledge that it was plaintiff who has been the actual possessor. The price of the sale is P300,000.00 which is unconscionably low, as the market value of the property is at P15,000.00 per square meter the land is worth or more than FOUR MILLION, a copy of deed of absolute sale is hereto marked as Annex “E”; 13.The deed of sale allegedly executed by Bernardo S. Martinez in favour of defendants Bernardo Martinez, Jr. and Toniko Martinez involving the subject conjugal land is illegal and void ab initio because it is a falsity. He did not sell it; 14.In fine, the Transfer Certificate of Title No. 103-2018000525 in the name of defendant Bernardo Martinez, Jr. and Toniko Martinez covering the subject land must perforce illegal and spurious. A certificate of title does not create or vest title neither a means of acquiring titles to lands but only confirms and record title already existing and vested; 15.Consequently, defendant Bernardo Martinez, Jr. and Toniko Martinez transmitted and conveyed NO rights whatsoever to defendant JGM Finance Corporation the alleged vendee of the sale involving the questioned property; WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court that judgment be rendered in favor of the plaintiff and order that: 1. The deed of absolute sale in favour of defendants Bernardo Martinez, Jr. and Toniko Martinez be declared null and void; 2. The deed of sale executed by the defendants in favour of JGM Finance Corporation as null and void; 3. The Transfer Certificate of Title No. 103-2018000525 in the name of the defendants be declared null and void; 4. Defendants be ordered to reconvey to the plaintiff that litigated property and any doubts which might have been cast upon plaintiff’s title to the litigated property be removed by declaring plaintiff’s ownership thereto clean and absolute. 5. Such other and equitable reliefs. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, May 1, 2018, Jimalalud (for Guihulngan City) (SGD) DANTE G. ZAMORA COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF BAE, JIMALALUD, NEGROS ORIENTAL Email: zamoradante71@gmail.com; cellular 09162762596 IBP NO. 1071330 ISSUED NOV. 16, 2017 (for 2018) NEG. OR. PTR NO. 0796356 ISSUED JAN. 16, 2018 NEG. OR. MCLE NO. V 0025089 March 24, 2017 ROLL NO. 43580 MAY 5, 1999 VERIFICATION/CERTIFICATION The undersigned under oath declare that: 1. I am the plaintiff of the instant case and cause the preparation of the foregoing complaint; 2. I have read and understood its contents which are true and correct of my personal knowledge and based on authentic records; 3. I further certify that I have not heretofore commenced or filed any action involving the same issues in any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency, and to the best of my knowledge, no such other action or claim is pending therein; except in special proceedings case no. 18-02-G entitled Bernardo Martinez vs Dulcesima Martinez before the RTC Branch 64, Guihulngan City; and should I hereafter learn the same or similar action or claim has been filed or is pending, I shall report this fact within five (5) days therefrom to this Honorable Office. Done this 1st day of May, 2018 in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental. (SGD) BERNARDO MARTINEZ Affiant LTO Lic. No. N18-79-012808 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 1st day May, 2018 in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental. (SGD) DANTE G. ZAMORA COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF BAE, JIMALALUD, NEGROS ORIENTAL Email: zamoradante71@gmail.com; cellular 09162762596 IBP NO. 1071330 ISSUED NOV. 16, 2017 (for 2018) NEG. OR. PTR NO. 0796356 ISSUED JAN. 16, 2018 NEG. OR. MCLE NO. V 0025089 March 24, 2017 ROLL NO. 43580 MAY 5, 1999 Doc. #: 355 Page #: 55 Book #: XIII Series of 2018 The Negros Chronicle April 28, May 5 & 12, 2019

May 5, 2019

15 AYUNGON, Negros Oriental

May 5, 2019

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The public is hereby informed that Official Receipt Series No. 0 17 6 8 01 - 01 7 6 85 0 owned by Matiao Marketing, Inc. was lost and cannot be honored or to be used for any other transaction anymore.

May 5, 2019

AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Real St., Independence St., Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Lupega Bldg., Dr. V. Locsin St.,

Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —-------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Dumaguete V Branch Ang Tay Bldg., Dumaguete City

All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Aldea Bldg., San Juan cor. Perdices St., Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Magallanes St., Tanjay City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Quezon Street, Bais City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office

AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS H. Villanueva St., Siaton, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Guihulngan Branch Quezon St., Pob. Guihulngan, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Sta. Catalina Branch P. Villanueva St., Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Canlaon Branch Blk. 3 New Bus Terminal Canlaon City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office —---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Corner Pinili & Mabini Sts., Dumaguete City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS North Poblacion, Jimalalud, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office

AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Tanjay Branch 2 Nono, Limbaga Drive, Tanjay City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Sibulan National Highway, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office --------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Manjuyod Branch Nat’l. Hi-Way Poblacion, Manjuyod All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Nat’l. Hi-Way Poblacion, Zamboanguita All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Poblacion, Mabinay, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Bais II Branch, National Highway Barangay Hangyad, Bais City, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office

AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Bayawan, Branch II Tangente Building, JP Rizal St., Barangay Boyco, Bayawan City, Neg.Or. All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Canlaon 2 Branch FATC Bldg., Mabini St., Brgy. Mabigo, Canlaon City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Poblacion Pamplona, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ---------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Tayasan Branch Fabugais St. Pob., Tayasan All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Basay Branch Valencia Drive Pob. Basay All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ------------------------------AUCTION SAL E M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Robinson Branch South Road, Calindagan All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office

AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Valencia Branch South Pob., Valencia Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ------------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Siquijor Branch Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office -----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Larena Branch Magsaysay St., Larena, Siquijor All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Lazi Branch Tigbawan, Lazi Siquijor, Siquijor All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Amlan Branch Poblacion, Amlan, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office

AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS Lumbangan Branch Lumbangan, Mabinay, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ----------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS La Libertad Branch Poblacion, La Libertad, Negros Oriental All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office --------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER 6 Branch Yala @ Robinson Unit II South Road, Calindagan, Dgte. City All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER National Hi-way, Poblacion Ayungon, Neg. Or. All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office ---------------------------AUCTION SALE M. LHUILLIER Pob. San Juan Siquijor, Siquijor All unredeemed pledges from Dec. 1-30, 2018 will be sold to public auction on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at this office

May 5, 2019

Quo Vadis Pilipinas? Diocese disaster preparedness By Jennifer C. Tilos

hundred parishioners from five parishes un der the Diocese of Dumaguete in the

northern part of Negros Oriental participated in a disaster preparedness training of Smart Communications. Public Affairs Junior Manager NN Navarro of SMART Communications, Inc. said this is the third training for the clergy and different parishes to capacitate and equip them with knowledge response during calamities or natural disasters. “This time, it is focused in the northern part of the province because the area is deemed to be prone to earthquake as it experienced the 6.9 magnitude in 2012, and this training is requested by Bishop Julito Cortes,” said Navarro.

Officials, candidates urged to report extortion attempts By Jennifer C. Tilos

oth the Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine National Police (PNP) urged local officials and even political candidates to reject and report extortion attempts by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and against supporting the communist movement. The presence of NPA terrorist groups threatens the security in the province which the soldiers and the police are now preparing for possible violence by communist rebels as elections near. With this, the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) was declared “persona non grata” by Negros Oriental officials.

DTI honors Bagwis awardees By Roi Lomotan

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Negros Oriental recognized some local business establishments for upholding consumer rights while practicing responsible business by awarding them the DTI Bagwis Awards. The DTI Bagwis Awards has three levels namely Bronze Seal, Silver Seal, and Gold Seal. The business establishments that received the Bronze Seal Award are Du Ek Sam - Brown Lines and Du Ek Sam White Lines. DTI awarded the Silver Seal Award to VCY Sales Corporation (Triumph Home Depot) and G and S Solid Corporation (Sentro Auto Parts and Services). The recipients of the Gold Seal Award were Cang’s Inc., Hyundai Cebu Inc., Dumaguete Branch, and Robinsons Department Store.

Calling for CHAMP elections By Roi Lomotan

umaguete Bishop Julito Cortes led Parish Election Volunteers (PEVs) in call ing for a Clean, Honest, Meaningful, and Peaceful (CHAMP) Elections. Bishop Cortes attended the Trainer’s Training for PEVs spearheaded by the Diocesan Electoral Board (DEB) recently at the Marian Priests’ Center, Cathedral Compound and addressed some 200 church volunteers serving on Election Day. Cortes thanked PEVs for choosing to serve on Election Day noting that their efforts will leave a positive impact on the community.

From page 2

By: RHARDO FERNANDEZ

who need ENLIGHTENMENT, those who are SHAKEN, those whose ballot became their REGRET, those who wagered their HOPES to a pretend savior, but the ANSWER were lighted COFFINS in their households. Fight and exist with DIGNITY... live to preserve lives—for what is LIFE if you keep it for DEATH? Along the way, your dissent may cause LOSING earthly ties, but never your humanity, your soul… your GOD. “PROGRESS” may be sprouting everywhere, but behind the facade are the dead who suffered from the malevolent hands of its sower—they can only but witness the country’s “grotesque growth” IN SPIRIT. Should a citizen be a party to such celebration when its

stepping stones are mudded with slaughtered bodies? When the lifeblood of this nation is struck with cancer, when societal leprosy is slowly eating up her foot heels, every successful stride surely translates to a DEATH MARCH! And just as the Pearl of the Orient is dying inside, her shimmer fading, an even bigger enemy looms from afar. Her supposed shepherd smirks as the malignant CRIMSON BEAST rests its belly in her waters. Once the sun sets in the west, the fruition of a sacrificial lamb being slayed right in its very abode will be EXACTED—the TRAITOR’s ultimate final blow! ENOUGH! Don’t wait for the day when our flag loses its living colors and the seams of stars and rays drenched in blood will be

Only ten (10) hired! From page 1

country on this day. Some 200,000 jobs were available but only a few thousands were hired nationwide. In Dumaguete, texting the CHRONICLE desk, the Dept of Labor DOLE provincial head Maritess Mercado said, the amazing and shocking surprise of it all is that out of the 4,362 jobs offered, only ten (10) “as in pulo ra,” were hired and only 798 were qualified for the job and the rest simply had to return to their homes jobless as usual.. This is not fair both to the job fair organizers, the l, 424 unqualified applicants who desperately were seeking any job but could not be taken. Yet congratulations to the ten applicants who were hired on the spot. Can you spot if there is anything wrong here? Of course it is the monumental mismatch: thousands of jobs available, and yet only a handful will qualified, much more hired.

Yet many howl in complaint when foreign workers like Chinese nationals are imported for hiring. It is so ironical: hundreds and thousands of applicants Filipinos on Labor Day nationwide, ended up as not qualified for the job openings. Imagine, of the 200,000 jobs available and only few hundreds maybe will qualify? In Negros Oriental only ten were hired on the spot and 198 qualified. This indicates an unmistakable mis-match between jobs available and the courses offered in schools. Many people believe that most of our colleges and universities both public and private are not offering the proper courses which are commensurate to the future jobs available. A constant synchronization process between DOLE AND DepEd must be made in order to make available jobs commensurate to the applicants. In Singapore, we had

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Negros Oriental City: Dumaguete NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that APOLINARIO JR. A. AZORES has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from BB. BOY APOLINARIO JR. to APOLINARIO JR. in the birth certificate of Bb. Boy Apolinario Alucillo Azores Jr. who was born on June 26, 1969 at Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental and whose parents are Apolinario Astorga Azores and Zoila Alucillo. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 20, 2019. (SGD) CARLO M. CUAL City Civil Registrar The Negros Chronicle May 5 & 12, 2019

the only discernible symbols. Our country is on the verge of imploding. She calls for her gallant defenders to liberate her. Yet amidst barrage of transgressions, one silent poison is weighing down those who are willing to soldier forth—APATHY. Can a hermit gain peace if the air is filled with echoes of maniacal chuckles as those dreadful minions incite chaos? Why bask in the quietness of a solitary lake when it’s littered with floating cadavers? What is SILENCE, then, if you still hear the screams of tortured souls upon the same crumbling pedestal you are standing on? These mum citizens, how long will they remain OBSERVERS, sitting by while evil thrives? Join the fight and be one with the voiceless battalion! Do not cower... be a soundless barricade, an inaudible rallying support, an unspeaking stronghold to our dauntless frontliners. WAKE UP! We dream of a country becoming GREAT, but is now a nightmare personified! It’s time to unite and forge our VOICES as one

unifying weapon! Let us not be silenced! The Bringer of Life is sure on our side, and His WISDOM will empower our BATTLE CRY. These subtle yet pulsating noises we make will assuredly foil the snares of DEATH CULTURE that fiends have mustered in this country. Every single word we utter can create ripples, sending waves to cleanse our now prostituted motherland. Knees on the ground, offer prayers... even spare some for the enemies. Be unstirred. Let HOPE glimmer so palpable that it can rouse unwavering PATRIOTISM. We are not WEAK. We are not SLAVES! The perpetual blood that our forefathers spilt in the name of independence is the same legacy running through our veins. They died to earn the sovereignty we are reaping today—will we allow this prized FREEDOM be relegated back to SUBJUGATION? ACT NOW lest the scarlet vision becomes a future EULOGY for a dead Philippines.

the opportunity to interview students here and they told us that before they take any course in college, government would inform them on possible job openings when they graduate. It is only then that they decide what course to take because by then, they are already almost sure of employment when they graduate. This is how labor and education should work together in the Philippines. . Education, should offer the right courses and trainings, so that labor will be able to hire t he graduates...Upon the future. What we have now is an oversupply of teachers, maybe nurses, management, liberal arts, English majors, math majors, and others which have no job openings in the near future. That is why job fairs which were offering 200,000 jobs to jobless Filipinos last Labor day May 1 were not mostly hired. Thousands of jobs will remain open, and thousands of applicants

will remain jobless. Labor and Education departments are seemingly not doing anything effective about the proper matching of courses offered and jobs available. When we talk about matching, job openings and their statistics must be provided to the public and the applicants so that only those qualified may apply for the jobs. Trouble is only a small ratio usually qualify for the job openings offered Why? Because there is no effective synchronization between the Dept of Labor and Dept of Education, and even Public Employment Offices (PESO) in informing the public in general , what are the kind of jobs available. Then Government should make a list of all jobs available, disseminate it to all possible outlets. We in the media should be informed beforehand like 60 days earlier so information can be disseminated effecTo page 18

19 Filinvest mall, call center breaks ground Only 10 were hired! Quite believable! May 5, 2019

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Filinvest executives break ground for the new commercial shopping center and BPO building that will complement that Marina Town complex along Piapi Beach. The main contractor who won the bid is Sillimanian Atty Albert EScalona who complimented the visionary projects of city mayor Remollo (center) with Jovita Joy Polloso, SVP commercial centers division FILINVEST; Cesarne Cordero, lst VP, mixed use development division of FILINVEST; city tourism head Jackie Veloso and Ed Du of Nocci. The new projects are expected generate employment opportunities for the local residents and nearby towns. It also affirms the city's status as an emerging center for commerce and industry in this part of the region.

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tively. School registrars must also be informed. We hope the Dep-ED AND THE DOLE will have a better working relationship and coordination so that in the next job fairs, the number of applicants who will qualify will match the number of jobs available. This is the biggest mis match than can happen to our society that has so much adverse effect to t he economy of the nation in the future. And if nothing is

done to improve the situation, the Philippines will never graduate and as a third world country where teachers, nurses, arts and management graduates will end up as domestic helpers around the world. What a pity……how can you have a nice day.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly From page 5 these documents when they made the arrest? · Ressa also said that while this charge is a bailable offense, the judge rejected bail when her party initially attempted to post it the very night she was arrested. Why was her bail rejected if in fact this crime is bailable? · It also turns out that the warrant was issued a lot earlier. Why the delay in serving it? Why wait for courts to close? · Inquirer posed a valid question on their editorial published last Thursday. They asked, “If the libel charge that led to Ressa’s arrest is a private matter between Keng and Ressa, why are government resources being used to explain the arrest?” They raised this question after

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar informed the public that three members of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) traveled to Europe to “make the continent’s media understand the real nature of the recent arrest of Ressa.” It is in having such a dialogue on issues like this that have national consequences that we get to clarify our views and help us make informed choices. On one hand, it is exemplary for our leaders to show care and malasakit. But on the other, we have to look at where they stand, what their principles are. Remember, principles direct policies. If we want progress, we have to have eyes that see, ears that listen, and minds that discern.

pliance machine but could not produce qualified workers as showed by TEN applicants who were lucky enough to be hired. -o0oBIG MIS- MATCH Truly we can now say that our schools and universities are not producing graduates who can readily be accepted by the industrial world, outside of their diplomas which many parents proudly hung these by their walls. -o0oIn Singapore which is much smaller than our country, each college student is first evaluated by government on which jobs they would fit. They cannot choose any course outside of their capacities and talents. But when they accede to the courses recommended to them upon evaluation, together they are also assured of a company that will hire them provided they come up with the high grade standard. -o0oIn short, job awaits the graduate in Singapore who works hard to get high grades and recored of good training. No wonder we hardly find jobless fresh graduates in Singapore. -o0oWE LOOK FORWARD to the day when parents no longer insist on what course their children will take; when competent bodies will determine the exact course that will assure jobs for the new graduate; that graduates will strive to achieve with high grade and training standards which makes them fit to be hired after college.

Violence-free polls implored 2 shot dead; From page 2

ing centers, canvass areas and conduct checkpoints to prevent any outbreak of violence. There are 6 cities and municipalities that are considered of Grave concern namely Canlaon Cit y, Guihulngan City, Ayungon, Manjuyod, Sta. Catalina, Mabinay while Bindoy, La Libertad, Siaton, San Jose are categorized as areas of immediate concern. Among the reasons why these LGUs have been categorized as areas of concern are the presence of armed rebels and intense political rivalry.

Meanwhile, the remaining 15 towns and cities with no security concern are: Dumaguete Cit y, Bacong, Dauin, Jimalalud, Bindoy, BaisCity, Tanjay Cit y, Tayasan, Amlan, Pamplona, Sibulan, Valencia, Vallehermoso, Bayawan City, Basay and Zamboanguita. To further impress the need to foster harmony among candidates and their parties, the Church has initiated various activities namely: Unity walk and Peace Covenant Signing, Bike for Hope and interfaith rallies.

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5 die in crash From page 1 motorcycle riding men, Tuesday. On the other hand, 5 persons were killed in two separate road accidents in Guihulngan City and Tanjay City. In the first incident, two passengers of a utility truck identified as Fretse Payusalan and Alecman Maruhum died when the vehicle filled with several sets of sound system fell on a ravine in Barangay Magsaysay Guihulngan while on their way to La

Libertad town. Ten other companions were injured and brought to the District Hospital. All the victims are from Talisay City and Tabugon, Cebu. The next day, three men died on the spot when the motorcycle they are riding collided with a 10wheeler truck in Barangay Polo Tanjay City. The fatalities identified as Andrew Quiniquito, Primo Saspa Tinga Jr. and Fernando Lara, were not wearing helmets and other safety gears while traversing the national highway.

From page 2 of the Old Presidencia into a National Museum, complete the Dumaguete diversion road in cooperation with the DPWH and the Office of Cong. Sagarbarria, establishment of a Materials Recovery Facility, Sanitary landfill, closure of the Candau-ay dumpsite, satellite hospital in Talay, construction of bridges in Colon (P25 million) and near Bureau of Internal Revenue in Taclobo worth P 50 million; rehabilitation of the Quezon Park and Jose Rizal monument, installation of 336 CCTV high end cameras and the implementation of medical or financial assistance at P 20,

000 per resident divided at P 5, 000 per quarter. POLITICAL UNITY For the first time, Mayor Remollo has also united the various political factions in the city to form Lupad Dumaguete Team Unity composed of his longtime and newfound allies led by Vice-Mayor Franklin Esmeña, Jr., along with the support of Governor Roel Degamo and 2 nd District Cong. Manuel Sagarbarria. These leaders are committed and united with a vision to build a cleaner, peaceful, greener and healthier city that is ready to take off to greater heights.

LGBTs endorses Remollo From page 1 visitor of the city, extolled Mayor Remollo’s virtues as a leader with political will, who has shown great love for the city and concern for the welfare of his people. Mayor Remollo is running under the Lupad Dumaguete Team Unity with Vice Mayor Franklin Esmeña, Jr., along with his candidate for Councilor: Joe Kenneth Arbas, Michael Bandal, Edgar Lentorio, Nelson Patrimonio, Agustin

Miguel Perdices, Lilani Ramon, Antonio Remollo, Manuel Sagarbarria and Karissa Tolentino-Maxino and Roselle Erames, Earlier, no less than President Rodrigo Duterte endorsed Mayor Remollo and his team by urging the voters to support his chosen candidates who could help him in implementing his agenda for the city and the country.