NC May 19, 2019 Edition by Gerard Fernandez

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COMELEC - CAPITOL UN-OFFICIAL Results

PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL As gathered from COMELEC NATIONAL WEBSITE RESULT Neg.Or

SENATORIAL

NATIONWIDE

CONGRESSMEN

1. VILLAR, CYNTHIA

278,546

1. VILLAR, CYNTHIA

24,702,731

2. GO, BONG GO

271,675

2. POE, GRACE

21,592,234

FIRST DISTRICT

3. POE, GRACE

236,537

3. GO, BONG GO

20,043,764

4. DELA ROSA, BATO

221,570

4. CAYETANO, PIA

19,309,786

5. CAYETANO, PIA

217,968

5. DELA ROSA, BATO

18,424,175

1. LIMKAICHONG, JOSY 131,599 2. PARAS, JING PA 16,071 3. ROBLE, DANILO 2,172

6. ANGARA, SONNY

193,221

6. ANGARA, SONNY

17,757,700

7. LAPID, LITO

183,693

7. LAPID, LITO

16,604,258

8. AQUINO, BAM

181,416

8. MARCOS, IMEE

15,496,049

9. ROXAS, MAR

160,199

9. TOLENTINO, FRANCIS

15,078,777

10. TOLENTINO, FRANCIS

159,073

10. BONG REVILLA

14,277,937

11. PIMENTEL, KOKO

158,643

11. PIMENTEL, KOKO

14,272,196

12. BINAY, NANCY

147,128

12. BINAY, NANCY

14,233,462

1. SAGARBARRIA, CHIQUITING 2. MERTO, JIMMY 3. YBAÑEZ, RYAN

168,434 7,394 6,823

THIRD DISTRICT 118,970

1. TEVES, ARNIE

CITY OF DUMAGUETE

PROVINCIAL Officials GOVERNOR

SECOND DISTRICT

MAYOR

VICE - GOVERNOR

VICE - MAYOR

1. DEGAMO, ROEL

425,405

1. MACIAS, DOC MARK

338,742

1. REMOLLO, IPE

39,380

1. CORDOVA, ALAN GEL

29,345

2. VILLANUEVA, IKAY

122,881

2. TORRES, SAMMY

46,248

2. ABLONG, WILLIAM

20,434

2. ESMEÑA, FRANKLIN JR.

26,891

3. RAMIREZ, KINIX

746

3. LAYAGUE, NELSON

849

BOARD MEMBERS FIRST DISTRICT

THIRD DISTRICT

79,200

1. REYES, JAKE

60,254

2. YAP, VALENTE 3. LIM, CHESTER

58,352 44,759

4. ENARDECIDO, EDSEL

CITY COUNCILORS

1. RAYMOND, JACK 2. RENACIA, POPOY 3. ADANZA, KIT MARC 4. DUNGOG, MIGUEL

1. TOLENTINO, KARISSA

37,165 11. REMOLLO, TONY REMS

22,973

92,092

2. SAGARBARRIA, CHACO

35,553 12. CATAN, PETER

19,293

67,248

3. ARBAS, JOE KENNETH

34,985 13. LEON, DANDAN

19,085

57,443

4. BANDAL, MICHAEL

32,511 14. GALLARDE, CHOY

16,301

52,527

5. LENTORIO, EDGAR JR.

30,744 15. LUMJOD, ROY

12,454

6. PERDICES, AGUSTIN MIGUEL

28,824 16. DE JESUS, NOEL

12,004

7. ELMACO, BERNICE

27,839 17. FUTALAN, DENNIZ

9,771

SECOND DISTRICT 1. BALDADO, PETIT

81,706

8. RAMON, LANI

26,474

2. MACIAS, ERWIN

80,554

9. PATRIMONIO, NELSON

25,796

3. ALVIOLA, ESTANISLAO

77,995

10. ERAMES, ROSEL

24,865

4. ESCAÑO-VILLEGAS, MARIANT 72,305

MUNICIPAL MAYORS and VICE-MAYORS SECOND DISTRICTY

FIRST DISTRICTY JIMALALOD

MANJUYOD MAYOR V-MAYOR

SY, F ANDAYA, R

11,432 8,824

TUANDA, R ZAMORA, D

V-MAYOR

AMORGANDA, I 12,823 CARDENAS, B 12,377 CLERIGO, J JABAGAT, E

V-MAYOR

AGUSTINO, E 15,633 REYES, G FAVILLARAN, N 13,840 REYES, E

TAYASAN MAYOR V-MAYOR

RUPERTO, N BETON, S

V-MAYOR

20,893 17,840 30,645 24,630

10,222 GUSTILO, AN 15,770 9,249 BONGOYAN, O 15,194

IWAY, MM LIMKAICHONG, L

14,977 13,871

ABIERA, J 20,160 GOÑI, M BARTOCES, M 15,135 REAL, M

V-MAYOR

RUIZ, N 6,501 DEGAMO, J LOGRONIO, M 7,195 DURAN, G

AMLAN MAYOR V-MAYOR

SYCIP, M TAN, A

TANJAY MAYOR V-MAYOR

26,211 16,288

MAYOR V-MAYOR

PAMPLONA

SAN JOSE MAYOR

VALLEHERMOSO

LA LIBERTAD MAYOR

V-MAYOR

GUIHULGAN

AYUNGON MAYOR

MAYOR

16,519 12,183

UY, J UY, ERNIE

20,775 19,894

DUMAGUETE

CONCEPCION 27,785 REMOLLO, I SALMA, D 20,042 CORDOVA, A

39,380 29,345

ALVIOLA, L 9,851 ALVIOLA, JOY 9,317

V-MAYOR V-MAYOR

TEVES, E ALVIOLA, R

14,948 OBANIANA, P 12,961 14,987 ABRASALDO, J 14,828

DAUIN MAYOR V-MAYOR

TRUITA, G CREDO, N

BAYAWAN 9,108 TEVES, P 37,015 10,986 MARTINEZ, I 31,677

ZAMBOANGUITA MAYOR V-MAYOR

ALANANO, G ELMIDO, F

DIAZ, F 20,130 ARBOLADO, V 21,258

STA. CATALINA

VALENCIA MAYOR

MABINAY 8,637 7,589

SIATON

BACONG

BAIS CITY

SIBULAN

CANLAON

BINDOY MAYOR

6,289 6,841

THIRD DISTRICTY

9,563 7,922

BASAY CAÑAMAQUE GABAS, N

8,910 7,627

May 19, 2019

ZD TRIVIA

The people have spoken T

he people of Dumaguete have spoken. The city has reelected its mayor, and elected a new vice mayor. The people have also voted for nine coalition members to the city council and one independent candidate. The city council has now four lady councilors. The Legislative body has seven lawyers including the reelected mayor and the new vice mayor. The significant note about Dumaguete voting populace is that they have defy the culture of traditional party voting and has opted to elect an independent vice mayor. This speaks of the character of the city populace in Dumaguete who manifestly think independently from traditional party politics. Most significantly the people gave more votes

Editorial;

See you in ‘22

ardly has the smoke of the last election simmered down, when the positioning for the next elections of 2022 is being felt in whispers in political nooks and corners. For instance, those elected to a higher positon now will strive to move up to the next higher position even as they will be plotting their poltical agenda in the next 12 months. We are not saying that political maverick Allan Cordova who retook the vice mayorship from GG Esmena is eyeing for the mayor ship in the next political exercise. Of course he will say that much depends on the political climate, without discounting the possibility. But mayor Remollo will never allow Cordova to win over him in the next polls. Mayor Remol lo and Governor Degamo who are indirect silent political allies now could discuss the possible switch to each other’s positions in 2022. Or who knows Ipe Remollo

might be thinking of congress and Sagarbarria might take a crack at city hall, facing facng a formidable opponent, a possible rival in the person of independent vce vice mayor Cordova. For indeed, in politics there are no permanent friends , only permanent interests. When President Duterte exits after 2022, he could be thinking of his presidential daughter sarah to take his place. But will she be acceptable to the people as the father? Will there be any more formidable opponent? The opposition Otso derecho was slaughtered in the last May polls. New national scenarios could put them back to life. Whichever way it will be, people will already be positioning themselves for the next political exercise. Beause there are people who desperately want to get elected rather than to serve. When will the people repudiate them!

Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo is proclaimed in the race for mayorship in the capital city of Dumaguete by Schools Division Supt. Evangel Luminarias and City Election Officer Juvenal Tuale at the session hall early Tuesday morning, in the presence of his family, supporters and political allies. to the reelected governor at 50,158 votes in contrast to the winning mayor who only got over 39,380 votes. This means that there were 10,778 voters who under voted, by voting only for the governor and nobody else in the local level. We will not be surprised if the mayor and the governor who are political allies, when their term expires will opt to exchange places. But the new vice mayor whom we believe has still his sights for the mayorship of the city, might end up colliding with the incumbent who ironically was a former ally. These are all possible scenarios for 2022 whose election might already be in the radars of the some incumbents. So congratulations to the elected city officials of Dumaguete and the winners are: reelected Mayor Ipe Remollo 39,380 votes; city vice mayor-elect Alan Gel. Cordova, 29,345; Councilors Tolentino, Sagarbarria, Arbas, Bandal, Lentorio, Perdices, Elmaco (lone independent), Ramon, Patrimonio, and Erames.

45 YEARS OF COMMUNITY JOURNALISM

LOCAL POLLS OVER- BUT THE GOVERNORSHIP

ENERALLY PEACEFUL AND With computer glitches attended to im mediately, Bohol Polls was given a “thumbs up” by Lt. Col. Conrado Manatad of the BPPO Community Relations Board. As the HNU Penultimate Survey ac- other in recent memory was Venice Agana). For the Main Event, the Boholanos curately depicted (April 20-May 7 survey dates), runaway winners were Governor saw an event that lived up to its billing- a Edgar Chatto for the 1st District represen- toe-to-toe, bell-to-bell slambang grudge tative and Reelectionist for the last and third fight between colossal political Godzillas in term Aris Aumentado for the 2nd District former Cabsec Jun Evasco and Deputy who went true to form- in winning with their Speaker 3rd District Rep. Arthur Yap. by Bingo True-to-form, in the two HNU Prehuge margins over their nearest rivals. P. Dejaresco Tagbilaran city reelectionists Mayor election Surveys, both figured in a statistical Baba Yap and Vice Mayor Toto Veloso also tie: Yap winning the first and Evasco the secrun roughshod over their respective rivals ond. In the election results, Yap was leading in an overwhelming way. Rep. Rene by a slim margin with some precincts of three Relampagos’ win over BM Tommy Abapo towns still in limbo, namely, Panglao, Tubigon, and Sagbayan. Panglao and for Vice Governor was likewise seen in the HNU radar as well. In the 3rd district, the HNU Poll Survey said it was a topsy-turvy Tubigon fall under the 1st District while kind of four-way tie among the protagonists: Tutor, Toribio, Balite and Sagbayan is in the 2nd District. But Evasco took matters to his own Fernando. When the smoke cleared, Bohol had in the person of Rep To page 5 Tutor, one of the very few women congressperson-elect of Bohol. (One

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LOCAL POLLS OVER- BUT THE GOVERNORSHIP From page 4

Bingo

hands before the final tally could be made and instructed his allied political parties to file a case of “ failure of election” with the Comelec- described by him in Evasco’s official statement as the “worst province-wide vote buying” in Bohol. So to the proclaimed winners, our heartfelt congratulations. But as to who will sit as King of the Capitol, as they say: it ain’t over till the Fat Lady Sings. For comment s: email to dejarescobingo@yahoo.com or boholrd@mozcom.com AND NOW, THE NATIONAL SCENE WHILE THE SENATORIAL Race turned out as expected, fresh new faces emerged and saw the end of three major political dynasties which jolted the consciousness of Metro Manilans. While the Abalos in Mandaluyong, the Cayetanos in Taguig and the Aguilar-Villar (Las Pinas) family dynasties held sway in the May 13 polls, the Estradas of San-Juan and Manila, the Eusebios of Pasig and in a manner of speaking- the Binays of Makati, crushed under the weight of their decades of political lordship to give way to fresh faces. In Pasig, the youngish son of actress Coney Reyes and Vic Sotto defeated the Eusebio iconic heir -after 30 years of familial rule- bringing an epitome of an idealistic, non-traditional politician to the Pasig throneVico Sotto. Manila Vice-Mayor and ragsto-power former actor Isko Moreno apparently led his former political patron - the aging ex-president Erap Estrada into an abrupt political pasture- by soundly beating him. In the meantime, the Zamora political family also trounced their Estrada rivals to reclaim the area dominated by the Estradas

since 1968. Sagacious political analysts had postulated that when a political dynasty grows so big that it finally runs out of opponentsthey eventually fight each other. As in the case of the powerful Binay family in Makati where incumbent mayor Abby Binay defeated former mayor and younger brother Junjun for mayor in an acrimonious family feud that even ended with a shouting match even inside a church forum. Another casualty in the family intramurals was their own Binay father- the former vice president Jojo Binay who was knocked off politically by veteran pol Kid Pena for Makati Congressman. Meanwhile, based on the partial official tally of the Comelec, the presidential allies romped off with the majority of the 12- seat senate slate. Four PDP-Laban ( the president’s party) is poised to get four men in Bong Go, Bato de la Rosa, Francis Tolentino; the Nacionalista Party (3): Cynthia Villar, Pia Cayetano, and Imee Marcos. Others have one senator possibly in the running: LDP- Sonny Angara, NPCLito Laid, Lakas- Bong Revilla, UNANancy Binay. Remarkably, it is only Independent Grace Poe- without a party and without a presidential endorsement who made it and made it Big in the latest count- No. 2 behind Villar. Marking - perhaps-Poe’s possible return to a higher office in 2022? So on the national front, it was like as predicted -with some surprises along the way. Let us wait for the final Senate count with the LP ‘s Bam Aquino and Mar Roxas and the siblings JV and Jinggoy Estrada within striking distance. For comment s: email to dejarescobingo@yahoo.com or boholrd@mozcom.com

ruly fortunate that I got to be part of Basa, Bata: Reading for Children at the Public Library. Or ganized by ABC Learning Center in coordination with the Dumaguete City Public Library, the TourLea Sicat-Reyes ism Office, the Edilberto and Edith Tiempo Creative Writing Center, and Buglas Writers Guild, 25 kids got to listen to beautiful stories read by our pool of story readers on April 23 at the City Public Library. Among the readers were Elizabeth instruments. Susan Vista-Suarez who read her own I asked some of the children’s how book, Julia and the Music of the Light; Lady they felt right after the story telling. Here Flor Partosa who read Ang Alamat ng are some of their reactions: Ampalaya; Dr. Xandro Dael who read Ang “I really loved the story about the Panaginip ni Joboy; and Gina Fontejon- Ampalaya. It was a lot of fun to listen to!” Bonio who read Chenelyn! Chenelyn! As – Nicole, 10 a fitting end, Nicky Dumapit regaled the chil“I liked the story about Julia and her dren with a story using his unique musical musical talents. We also share the same name so that makes it extra special, too.” – Julia, 11 “The story about Chenelyn reminded me of my own yaya who has always been good to me and my family. I am reminded to be thankful and nice to her.” – Luke, 10 “That story about Joboy was cool because I learned how to brush my teeth properly.” – Blaire, 10 “I was amazed by Kuya Nicky’s instruments. To page 17

FOOTSTEPS AND FINGERPRINTS

Face To Face with Mortality

od’s great promise of eternal life we have heard so many times, especially during the Easter Season. It is a basic tenet of our faith. However, so often we tend to be very superficial and grow complacent about death and eternal life. I know I was – until God jolted me with a “wake-up call” way back in March 2000. I went to a doctor for treatment of a recurring hyperacidity condition and was scheduled for various routine Nancy Russel Catan tests. The ultrasound was normal but the gastroscopy showed three lumps in my stomach lining. The next day a CT scan didn’t find the lumps but saw a 2x1 cm. mass in my liver. Suddenly without warning I was face- My liver scan the following day was clear. to-face with my own mortality, with the Even the doctors in conference were unprospect of a dread disease and imminent able to explain. A miracle, praise God! death … and I found I wasn’t as prepared God in his unfathomable mercy and for it as I had thought I was! (Are we ever grace had rescheduled my final exam and really, really prepared for our death?) had given me the opportunity to prepare I asked myself, am I ready and willing more thoroughly for it! to give an accounting to God of the great Every and each Holy Week and Easlove He has given me? Have I truly been ter Season reminds us of the different attian anchor of love to my family and friends? tudes toward sin and death. And we are These were and still are hard ques- given yet another chance to ask ourselves tions to have to instantly answer – like lei- the hard questions: Are we ready and willsurely coming to class several weeks being to give an accounting to God of the great fore exam time and having the professor love He has given us? Have we truly been suddenly announce that he will give the fi- an anchor of love to our family and friends? nal exam that morning and the result will be Are we ready to meet our Creator face to your final grade, determining whether you face? pass or fail the course, and whether or not Each day becomes a new adventure you will graduate or flunk out! No cram- and a new opportunity to grow in His love ming allowed! Was I ready to meet my and to share His love with others. Creator face to face? Each day becomes a rehearsal for Prayer chains were activated with fam- heaven! Not just this Easter Season but ily and friends besieging heaven with their throughout the year … every day of our prayers. And God heard and answered. lives.

6 Love above all

May 19, 2019

YOUR WELLNESS

fcourse, after the elections we can expect feelings of highs and lows among us. The winners and their followers understandably are joyful. And just as understandably also, the losers and their followers are in some of kind of mourning mode. Let’s just leave it at that. But let’s always remember that we are all brothers and sisters, children of God. Irrespective of our differences and conflicts, mistakes and offenses, we are meant to love each other always. Let’s avoid becoming gloating winners and sore losers, marked with anger and hatred, depression, resentment, thoughts of revenge and the like. These actuations are actually inhuman, let alone, unchristian. If we truly are Christians, we would know how to love one another not only in spite of, but also because of our differences and conflicts. That’s how Christ treats all of us. He came to love everyone, including those who were against him, those who crucified him. He at least offered them mercy. We have to learn from the example of Christ. He is the “way, the truth and the life” for us. He knows what is to be man. He knows our strength and weaknesses, and he knows how to handle them. He is showing us how to deal with our human condition

Challenge to all election winners. . .

T FR. ROY CIMAGALA Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

here on earth, weakened as it is by our sin. And his example is marked with detachment not only from his views, from his teachings, but also from his life. Yes, he was clear and precise about what is right and wrong, what is good and evil. He was very concerned about the cause of justice and the rule of law. But in the end it is mercy, the summit of charity, that prevails. We have to understand that Christ came to save all of us, and not just a few, the supposedly good ones. Precisely, he paid more special attention to the ‘lost sheep.’ He went to the extent of teaching us that we love even our enemies, and he acted out that teaching by accepting death on to page 7

he votes have been cast, counted and the winners announced. Except for the national level (the senatorial slate) where some senators’ votes are still being tallied, most winning candidates have been proclaimed. Congratulations to the reelectionist Mayor of the City, Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo and to his winning slate. Likewise, congratulations to the reelectionist Governor Degamo and Vice Governor Macias who have been given fresh mandate by the people of Negros Oriental who continue to remain confident that through your leadership the best interest of the province and people will always be top priority. Whatever projects you have started or will initiate, you continue to work with even more energy and determination. The people of Dumaguete and Negros

Agnes Shari Tan -Aliman

Oriental have given their seal of approval to the performance of the incumbent LGU heads. For the winning candidates, it’s indeed a reason to celebrate. However, after the victory parties are over, the work of building a better, more dynamic city and province continues – in fact, with more dedication and inspiration in response to the people’s trust. My last column focused on the dismal reto page 7

By Calvin Trent

Population problems

he population of the world is grow-ing very fast and approximately 800,000 people go to bed hungry every night. Sometimes in order to help curb escalating population growth a church or organization might advocate abstinence —- not having sex. It’s not a very popular idea because almost everybody likes sex. And obviously that approach is not working. When you compare America to Europe the people have sex more often in Europe than America. Yet conversely they have fewer problems with venereal disease (STDs) and unplanned pregnancies. They also have fewer abortions. ( FYI there are approximately 1 million abortions per year in the Philippines, with 100 to 200 thousand women being hospitalized every

year for unsafe abortions) At the beginning of America there were some fundamentalist religions which thought that sex was bad because it was a pleasure — and that God didn’t want us to have sexual pleasure, especially outside of marriage. ( Actually they were so strict they didn’t want people to enjoy sex within the marriage as well). This resulted in people not

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HEALTH IS WEALTH

Breaking the myths about aging

Precy Fiscus BLESSED OUTREACH ON HOMECOMING By: Princesita ‘Precy’ Almendras Fiscus

y long awaiting day has finally arrived! I felt pretty excited undertaking another outreach program to benefit the less fortunate in the city of Dumaguete and other neighboring towns. Sprague; Alma Malloy; Luz Espejo; Jim Gill; Gloria As what transpired in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and Schafer; Ed Belmonte; Alex Webb; Gerry Reyes; EVSAT now in 2019, giving goodies to the community is 77’ers; Bob Gonzales; Jane Aurellano; Rose Encarnacion; Marlene Poon; Sony Coronel; Lydia inspiringly fulfilling. This time, when distributing rice, Jollibee pack- Pangilinan; Ed McGuirk; Leian Gachallan; Mila age chicken meals, dental products, toiletries, religious Lansang; Tony Guevarra; Chris Bryden; Hermie Villanueva Dentistry; Villanueva Medical; items, clothing, etc., in addition to the orphans as well Cuenco; Francine Naas; Norm Jung; Shirley Viduya; Gloria as other recipients, we had also included the beggars, Leigh; Gladys De Guzman; Doris Dasilva; Janine abused women, churches & cemeteries candle vendors Judge; Nancy Garcia; Lettie Dumlao; Diday Marchan; and street children. Corazon Ponce; Linda Mercader; Grace Reuyan; Lydia It was wonderful to see happy facial expressions Haley; Carol Urban and Nic-nic Brown. My special thanks goes to the St. Agnes ‘rosary of children and adults. For the success of this outreach (5th to date), my team’ for the beautiful hundreds of rosaries that were great appreciation goes to the unwavering support of very popular indeed. Attached are photos of the sharing process. my volunteers. And such sincere gratefulness for the What God says about giving...”Each of you should generosity of the following monetary donors:Zita Amora; give what you have decided in your heart, for the Lord Judy Coenen; Nelda Asuncion; Ramon Crusit; Vivian loves a cheerful giver”

ajority of the people have a good deal of the negative associations with aging, in fact the wrong and exaggerated. They believe that aging is equivalent to decay. Scientific research abroad shows that only 30% of how we age can be attributed to genes the remaining 70% is determined by our lifestyle choice. Definitely, we can choose to be healthier seniors, and it’s never too late. Let us enumerate some pleasing facts that can help us debunk many popular myths about aging: ·Only a small percentage of old people get Alzheimer’s disease. Seniors can help prevent dementia and the loss of mental function by stimulating the brain with simple physical, mental and social exercises that challenge the memory. ·You can be healthy up to your last day. In the U.S., nursing homes’ reports claim that of age 65 to 75, only 89% report with no disability

DR. ANGEL V. SOMERA Fellow, Philippine Psychiatric Association

whatsoever. ·You can lead on active social life during old age. Many retired persons continue to lead active lives by doing business-related works, travelling around the world to visit congregations everywhere, etc. ·Old people can lead happy cheerful lives. They still share their knowledge like writing and painting. They continue to learn and they volunteer for to page 9

May 19, 2019

All that I have is yours because you belong to Jesus John 16:15 (WEB)

A LOVING GOD “T

hose who obey my commandment are the one who love. And because they love me, my Father will love them, and I will love them. And I will reveal myself to each one of them.” John

14:21 Jesus said that his followers show their love for him by obeying him. Love is more than lovely words; it is commitment and conduct. If you love Christ, then prove it by obeying what he says in his Word.

BROTHER’S KEEPER

Maturity --- is

ll things whatever the Father has are mine;therefore I said that he takes of mine, and will declare it to you. Today’s promise is at the very heart of the gospel message. All that belongs to the Father belongs to Jesus, and all that belongs to Jesus belongs to us because we are one with Him. The Amplified Bible says John 16:15 this way... Everything that the Father has is Mine. That is what I meant when I said that He [the Spirit] will take the things that are Mine and will reveal (declare, disclose, transmit) it to you. (AMP) It is the Holy Spirit who now lives in us that reveals, declares, discloses and transmits all that the Father has given to Jesus...to us as well. The more that we meditate on this simple promise, the more it will transform our thought life and align us with our true destiny as beloved children of the living God. In His high priestly prayer of John 17, Jesus makes a profound statement when praying to His Heavenly Father... I in them, you in me. (NIV) Colossians 1:27 says... Christ in you, the hope of glory. May this revelation become very real to us. Because of the finished work of the cross, we are now one with Christ and co-heirs of His glorious inheritance. (Romans 8:15-17) May faith rise up in our hearts today to simply believe that this is the gospel truth and the reason why Jesus died for us.

aturity,” says the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “is the condition, or state, of being fully developed.” However, the word is often used so loosely that it flaps like a kid’s shirttail in the breeze. Michael Drury says, “If you are mature, you are presumed to be happy, secure, married, well-liked and something called “adjusted.” If you aren’t mature, you are incorrigible, defective or warped— and heaven help you.” A newspaper columnist defined maturity as follows: “Maturity is patience. It is the willingness to give up immediate pleasure in favor of the long term gain. Maturity is perseverance, the ability to sweat out a project or a situation in spite of heavy opposition and discouraging setbacks. “Maturity is the capacity to face unpleasantness and frustration, discomfort and defeat, without complaint or collapse. Maturity is humility. It is being big enough to say, ‘I was wrong.’ And when right, the mature person need not experience the satisfaction of saying, ‘I told you so.’ “Maturity is the ability to make a decision and stand by it. The immature spend their lives exploring endless possibilities, then they do nothing. Maturity means

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Love... (Cimagala) from page 6 the cross. Our relation with one another should reflect this kind of attitude. As St. Paul would put it in his Letter to the Romans, “Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore, love is the fullness of the law.” (13,10) This does not mean that justice is done away with. Love always upholds and perfects justice. It is just that a loveinspired justice is not one where the mistake of one party is corrected by another mistake by way of a purely punitive kind of justice. Such kind of justice is not real justice, the justice that is meant for us, given our dignity as children of God. A love-inspired justice also has its punitive aspect, but of the kind that heals a person of his defect, corrects his mistake and restores his real dignity as a child of God. It’s not just punishing a guilty person for the sake of punishing alone. This love-inspired justice, I am afraid, is not yet

known, much less, lived by a great majority of the people today nor reflected in our legal and judicial systems. It is the kind of justice that may appear at first sight as unfair to the innocent party, since he appears to suffer more than the guilty party. But this is the example of Christ. This is the kind of justice Christ is showing us to follow and live. This is how he resolved the injustice we committed against God. He was made to suffer and did not complain. He just bore everything, showing us how precious we are to him. We need to do some drastic adjustments in our understanding of justice and charity. It will obviously require the grace of God, our identification with Christ. It will involve a lot of effort, willingness to suffer, detachment from the things of this world and even of our life, magnanimity and a sporting spirit.

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sults of the recently held job fair in the city. Obviously, there was some kind of disconnect somewhere. There is an urgent need to match jobs with the skill set of job seekers. When people partner and create synergy, the people will benefit; the city will flourish and grow faster and better. A close team work and collaboration among the education sector, government agencies and industries will pave the way for a closer matching of jobs with the job seekers’ skill set. They must get together to plan out what jobs are needed for the city, the province, the regions and the country to move forward. Firstly, DOLE could come up with 5-10 year projection of labor trends to serve as guides for students and parents. This projection is based on what the local, regional and national to page 9

JN 13:31-33A, 34-35

hen Judas had left them, Jesus said, ”Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and God will glorify him at once. My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

May 19, 2019

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May 19, 2019

Allies of LUPAD honor the victors

Newly elected city officials led by Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo pose with the Lupad Dumaguete volunteers after the brief proclamation ceremony, Tuesday. In photo with Mayor Remollo are Councilors Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria, Edgar Lentorio, Michael Bandal, Karissa Tolentino-Maxino and Joe Kenneth Arbas. The volunteers served in various capacities to ensure that logistics, transportation and after care are addressed at every rally and house-to-house sorties since the campaign period started.

CHURCH Historian

Set to go to Bayawan

Continued from last week. According to Fr. Licinio Ruiz: The God of consolation came to my help.

ith good weather the fol lowing day, I was active, ready and set to walk for another seven kilometers that separate the town towards Bayawan. This I did after notifying those of Tolong to be prepared once I would later return. While in Bayawan, the house REV. FR. ROMAN C. SAGUN, JR. where I stayed soon was filling up with people, converging from Basay and Amio, the barrios, which I notified beforehand. There ternoon I never stopped for were so many who received a moment writing down the the sacrament of baptism. filiation of the new ChrisThere was a day that after tians and also the particulars breakfast until six in the af-

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Judicial VICAR

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economy demand. Then, once the jobs are identified, the education sector could then help shepherd the young people to those potential jobs and provide the necessary trainings and education to meet the competency needed. When these are done, DOLE may then organize well planned-out job fair that can attract the most qualified to fill the job vacancies. Unless, there is close collaboration among government agencies, the school system and the employers (the various industries), we would expect more failed job fairs in the future.

Church stand on population control

n July 10, 1990, the CBCP issued its Guiding Prin ciples on Population Control. After a very thorough discussion, it was approved by the bishops gathered in plenary assembly and signed by the Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P. President of the CBCP at the time. The statement was composed in preparation for a dialogue of CBCP representatives with a government MSGR. GAMMY D. panel on the question of family T ULABING JCD, PC planning. I reproduce it here as the clearest statement of the CBCP on the population question and family planning. In their statement, the set forth the guiding prinbishops point out that in the ciples approved by the discussion of matters re- CBCP for the guidance of garding population control it the Catholic faithful of the is the pope and the bishops Philippines : 1. Respect should be alone that give the official given to the sacredness of authoritative Catholic moral teaching regarding the prin- human life in all its stages. ciples involved. Then they to page 11

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any meaningful works of their interest. ·You can exercise vigorously even in old age. Simple exercises like walking, swimming, biking, etc. actually produce dramatic results. ·The pursuit of knowledge extends to old age. Learning is, in fact, a lifelong process. ·It’s never too late to change your habits. Studies of old people show that threat of hypertension can be reduced by following a healthy diet and regular exercise routine, by trying to lose weight and taking the prescribe medicines by doctors.

·Older people can adapt to change and to innovate, and be gregarious. Study shows that older people can learn new things. As we know, many older people are learning to use appliances and equipment that were unknown in their youth; like microwave oven, ATM, DVD players and computers, etc. ·Physical intimacy is life long process. Kinsey report revealed that 70% of men aged 68 were still sexually active. (But be very careful with “Viagra” with its side effects!) ·Well, when you reach 50 probably you must have enjoyed your youth. You don’t have to play. “Solomon Grande”. · Above all, strive to be always young at heart!

Highway robbery vs. ordinary robbery commited on a highway

hat is Highway Robbery/Brigandage? It is the seizure of any person for ransom, extortion or other unlawful purposes, or the taking away of the property of another by means of violence against or intimidation of person or force upon things of other unlawful means, committed by any person on any Philippine Highway. (Sec. 2(e), P.D. 532) out his robbery in public What are the govern- highways as venue, ing laws of these crimes? whenever the opportunity Presidential Decree to do so arises. In ordinary No. 532 governs the crime robbery, the commission of Highway Robbery, while thereof in a public highway Article 306 of the Revised is only incidental and the Penal Code governs Ordi- offender is not a brigand. nary Robbery committed 3. In Highway robon a Highway. bery, there is frequency in What are the differ- the commission of the robences between these bery in public highways and crimes? against persons travelling 1. Highway robbery thereat. Ordinary robbery in is committed indiscrimi- public highways is only ocnately against any person casional against a predeor persons on Philippine. termined victim, without freOrdinary Robbery consti- quency in public highways. tutes acts of robbery comWhat is the purpose in mitted against only a pre- the crime of Brigandage? determined or particular The purpose of brigvictim. andage is, inter alia, indis2. In Highway rob- criminate highway robbery. bery, the offender is a brig- If the purpose is only a parand or one who roams in ticular robbery, the crime is public highways and carries

Atty. Karissa TolentinoMaxino only robbery, or robbery in band if there are at least four armed participants. What is the proof for the conviction for Highway Robbery? A conviction for Highway Robbery requires proof that the accused were organized for the purpose of committing robbery indiscriminately.

May 12, 2019

3 Congressmen Meniong passes, 99 re-elected; back to work May 20 From page 1

From page 1 They will go back to work in the Lower House of Representatives on May 20. Comfort ably reelected for their second terms are Representatives Jocelyn Limkaichong (1st District 131,599 votes) Manuel Sagarbarria (2nd District 168,434 votes) and Arnie Teves (3rd District 118, 970 votes) . The solons faced token foes or none at all as in the case of Rep. Teves. In the first district, Limkaichong defeated Jing Paras and Danilo Roble. The

lady solon garnered 131, 599 votes, Paras with 16, 071 votes and Roble with 2, 172 votes. Sagarbarria won in a landslide with 168, 434 votes against Jimmy Merto had 7, 394 votes and Ryan Ybanez with 6, 823 votes. Meanwhile, Rep. Arnie Teves won the 3rd seat by winning 118, 970 votes. In 2022, the three solons are expected to run again for their 3rd and final terms in the House of Representatives, very few doubt if they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it again.

litical kingmaker of Negros Oriental where scores of local leaders ran under his political tutorship. Meniong Teves has been a three termer congressman of this province, governor of Negros Oriental, and chairman of various House committees. He and his legendary brother the lat e Sen. Lorenzo Teves were a formidable political team who trail blazed the political landscape of this province. Meniong in his final years was the one who discovered and picked Roel Degamo first as board member until Degamo rose to power when he suc-

ceeded Gov Dodo Macias and Tuting Perdices who died in office close to each other. The remains of the late Meniong Teves lie in state at his residence along Miciano Road. His wake was also held at the captiol building Friday. His remains will be interred at the Dumaguete Memorial Park tomorrow Monday at 8am. He is survived by his children Margarito Gary Teves, Pamela Teves, Virginia Laurel, Arnolfo Teves, Hermnio Teves Jr, Maria Lorna Teves, Jose Roel Teves, and Lucia Janice Teves. And their 27 grand and great grand children.

May 19, 2019

WELLNESS Political patriarch’s wake YOUR Population... from page 7

talking about sex. As a result of this Europe has been far more progressive about teaching sex education, and discussing sex before sexual intercourse is common between couples. They are typically very good about practicing safe sex, and avoiding unplanned pregnancies and infections.

BROTHER’S KEEPER MATURITY —is from page 7

The remains of the late Herminio G Teves aka Meniong HGT is being graced by thousands of supporters visiting his wake in his residence along Miciano road. Above is a Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr Ram Maata of DYWC. Meniong Teves, the traditional political kingpin of Negros Oriental will be laid to rest tomorrow morning at the Dumaguete Memorial Park.

dependability—keeping one’s word—coming through in a crisis. The immature are masters of the alibi. They are the confused and disorganized. Their lives are a maze of broken promises, former friends, unfinished business and good intentions that somehow never seem to materialize. Maturity is the art of living in peace with that which we cannot change.”

“Whatsover you do to the least of my brothers that you do unto me”

The PARADOX of modern CCTV cameras for Dumaguete are mixed with WWar II ventage dangling telephone wires (left) which defeats the purpose of modernizing in the midst of primitive cables. The installation of 336 high definition CCTV cameras continue and is expected to be completed by July in the poblacion areas and before the annual fiesta for the outlying barangays. For every camera installed, live and vivid images are sent to the command center inside the city hall compound to prevent and solve crimes, monitor traffic and serve as early warning during calamities.

Church... (Tulabing) from page 9 2. Marriage and the marital act have two aspects, the unitive and the procreative. These two aspects are never to be separated through man’s initiative,

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of couples living together, getting their situation regularized upon receiving the sacrament of matrimony. The same thing happened in Tolong: no matter how much I inculcated in them the moral truth, some couples persisted (in common-law unions). Even if they might be poor and had nothing to pay the requisite fees, I offered my services gratis. It is enough that those couples might regularize their marriage and live as God wills. I do not know if it is about shyness or what I might have done that not all of them showed up.

though it is not forbidden for couples to engage in the marital act during infertile periods. 3. Directly willed abortion, the use of abortifacients, sterilization, and contraception are wrong in themselves. They are wrong not because the Church forbids them; the Church forbids them because they are morally wrong. 4. The Church teaches the need for responsible parenthood. This means, among other things, that couples should bring into the world generously the children whom they can raise up as good human beings, but they should seek to bring into the world only those they can raise up as good human beings. 5. The Church advocates Natural Family Planning as the only morally acceptable way of practicing responsible procreation. 6. The Church rejects the contraceptive mentality, i.e., the attitude that selfishly avoids the procreation of off-

spring solely because the couple do not want to bear the responsibility that comes with having a child. To be continued

he Bible says, that “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed cloth and you clothe me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. There were times did for one of the least of when the “Lord was hungry these brothers and sisters and you gave me nothing to of mine, you did for me.” “Then he will say to eat, I was thirsty and you those on his left, ‘Depart gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did from me, you who are not invite me in, I needed cursed, into the eternal fire clothes and you did clothed prepared for the devil and his me, I was sick and in prison angels. For I was hungry you did not look after me.” and you gave me nothing to But Lord, when did we see eat, I was thirsty and you you hungry or thirsty or a gave me nothing to drink, I stranger or needing clothes was a stranger and you did or sick or in prison and did not invite me in, I needed not help you? And when did clothes and you did not clothe we see you a stranger and me, I was sick and in prison invite you in, or needed and you did not look after clothes and clothe you? me.’ “They will also answer, When did we see you sick ‘Lord, when did we see you or in prison or go to visit you? hungry or thirsty or a The King will reply, “Truly stranger or needing clothes I tell you, whatsoever you or sick or in prison, and did

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not help you? “He will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.” GOD IS NOT UNJUST, HE WILL NOT FORGET YOUR WORK AND THE LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWN HIM AS YOU HAVE HELPED HIS PEOPLE AND CONTINUE TO HELP THEM. A LOVING AND C O M P A S S I O N AT E ATHEIST GETS TO HEAVEN BEFORE SOMEONE WHO HAS THE “RIGHT RELIGION BUT NO COMPASSION IN THEIR HEART”. This is the message of THE OMALAHOKAN for this Holy Week.

May 19, 2019

LET THE BIBLE SPEAK: New Testament Bible Baptist Church located 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. We should consider what the death of Christ means to the world and each individuals. Sin brought death in the Garden of Eden. A scripture states clearly “the soul that Sinneth, it shall surely die”. Romans 6:23 “The wages of sin is death..” It took a Death of a perfect person to redeem us from our sins. I Peter 1:19-20 “But with The precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Who verily was foreordained (God’s foreknowledge) before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you” Vs. 21 “Who by him do believe in God, that raised him from the dead…. That your faith and hope might be in God” the death of Christ is a fact and believed in most religions. I Peter 3:18 “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God…” Many Churches and people do not connect the death of Christ with the re-surrection but in Romans 1:4 “And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead” Jesus Christ was Emmanuel according to Matthew 1:23 “… they shall call his name Emmanuel which being interpreted is, God with us” His death on the cross was prophesied or predicted by the prophets in the Old Testament. Isaiah 53 is a strong chapter speaking of His death. A person must believe in the blood that was shed on that cross to go to heaven. There is forgiveness in that blood. A person must be willing to humble themselves and realize they are sinner and need to go to the Cross. 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

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Luis Katada namely: Clara Katada, Luis Katada III, Patrick Katada, Rebecca Katada, and Lucy Katada have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement and Sale over a parcel of land to wit: TCT No. 11189, Lot No. 2789-D-1 of the subdivision plan Psdbeing a portion of Lot 2789-D, (LRC) Psd-90716, situated in the Barrio of Batinguel, City of Dumaguete, Island of Negros. Bounded on the NE., along line 5 to 1 by Lot 2796; along 1 to 2 by Lot 2798, both of the Dumaguete Cadastre; on the S., along line 2 to 3 by Lot 2789-D-2 of the subdivision plan; on the W., along line 3 to 4 by Lot 2789-C; and on the N., along line 4 to 5 by Lot 2789-B, both of (LRC) Psd-90716. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being N. 85 deg. 43’E., 425.49 m from B.B.M. No. 29 of Dumaguete Cadastre, Thence S. 7 deg. 36’E., 1.77 m to point 2; Thence S. 88 deg. 40’W., 22.23 m to point 3; Thence N. 0 deg. 38’W., 22.85m to point 4; Thence N. 89 deg. 51’E., 18.30m to point 5; Thence S. 10 deg. 47’E., 21.00m to the point of beginning, containing an area of Four Hundred Sixty (460) Square Meters, more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Erwin T. Cabanag, per Doc. No. 246, Page No. 51, Book No. V, Series of 1997. The Negros Chronicle May 12, 19 & 26, 2019

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 7TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 75 BAIS CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Spouses Narciso R. Dellona ad Delicana R. Dellona namely: Alberto D. Dellona, Judith D. Diaz, Esmeralda D. Carriaga, and Rhea D. Tuballa hereinafter referred to as the Vendors and Virginia Trumata hereinafter referred to as the Vendee have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Property with Sale over a parcel of land to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. T-4057/CLOA No. 00014788 Lot No. 200, Pls-759, situated in the Barangay of Lipayo, Municipality of Dauin, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the NE., along line 8-1 by Lot 199; along line 1-2 by Lot 198; on the SE., along line 2-3 by Lot 196; on the SW., along lines 3-4-5-7 by Lot 201; on the NW., along line 7-8 by National Highway, all of the Subdivision plan beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being N. 34 deg., 55’E., 1827.18m from BLLM NO. 1, Pls-759, Thence S. 54 deg. 41’E., 56.69m to point 2; Thence S. 35 deg. 57’W., 34.06m to point 3; Thence N. 72 deg. 19’W., 12.97m to point 4; Thence S.87 deg. 20’W., 12.67m to point 5; Thence S. 87 deg. 05’W., 21.45m to point 6; Thence N. 55 deg. 15’W., 69.77m to point 7; Thence N. 38 deg. 48’E., 60.02m to point 8; Thence S. 54 deg. 32’E., 49.03 to point of beginning, containing an area of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Five (5,795) Square Meter more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Jesus Ramon M. Quevenco, per Doc. No. 56, Page No. 13, Book No. VII, Series of 2014. The Negros Chronicle May 19, 26 & June 2, 2019

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Policarpio V. Tinaytina hereinafter referred to as the Vendor and Joey Charlowe Paclauna Lado hereinafter referred to as the Vendee have executed a Deed of Absolute Sale over a portion of parcel of land consisting an area of Two Hundred Fifty (250) Square Meters more or less from the 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 James Roulyn R. ALvarico, per Doc. No. 183, Page No. 38, Book No. XXI, Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the heir of Christopher Anthony Reaney have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement over a property to wit: Savings Accounts at Metrobank – Dumaguete Branch 1. Account Number: 110-3110701749 Account Name: Christopher Anthony Reaney 2.OR Account Number: 110-3-02933433-1 Account Name: Christopher Anthony Reaney OR Julieta Aranas-Reaney Acknowledged before Atty. Gesta Riva A. Gamo, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 51, Page No. 12, Book No. I, Series of 2019.

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NOTICE

Negros Chronicle May 5, 12 & 19, 2019

IN THE MATTER OF CHANGE OF NAME FROM JESSICA BENSING LOGATIMAN TO JESSICA BENSING LAGUTIMAN AND CHANGE OF HER FATHER’S LAST NAME FROM JUANITO LOGATIMAN TO JUANITO LAGUTIMAN IN HER BIRTH CERTIFICATE REGISTERED BEFORE THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF BAIS CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL, PHILIPPINES, SP. PROC. NO. SP-19-14-B JESSICA BENSING LOGATIMAN a.k.a JESSICA BENSING LAGUTIMAN a.k.a JESSICA LAGUTIMAN BACANG, Petitioner, -versusCATHERINE C. CHONG, in her CAPACITY as the OIC/CIVIL REGISTERAR OF BAIS CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL, PHILIPPINES, Respondent. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x ORDER A verified Petition filed by petitioner, thru counsels, Atty. Mithi E. Villarmea and Atty. Wilhelmo M. Degamo, prayed before this Honorable Court for an order for the correction of entries as recorded in her Certificate of Live Birth under Local Civil Registry No. 89-1920 for the Civil Registry for Bais City particularly as to her name from Jessica Bensing Logatiman to JESSICA BENSING LAGUTIMAN and her father’s last name from Juanito Logatiman to JUANITO LAGUTIMAN, and for the Local Civil Registrar of Bais City, Negros Oriental to so correct these entries thereat. Finding the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing on November 6, 2019 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon directing all persons who are interested to appear and show cause why this petition should not be granted. The petitioner, at her own expense, is directed to publish this order in an accredited newspaper with a general circulation in the Province of Negros Oriental once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. The last publication of this order must be al least four (4) months away from the hearing on November 6, 2019 (see Rule 103, Sec. 3 of the Rules of Court). Furnish copies of this Order the Office of the Solicitor General, the Office of the City Prosecutor of Bais City, the Local Civil Registrar of Bais City, and the Civil Registrar General, Philippines Statistics Authority. Furnish also copies of this Order the petitioner as well as her counsels. SO ORDERED. Given this 25th day of March 2019, at Bais City, Negros Oriental. (SGD) ROSARIO S. CARRIAGA Presiding Judge The Negros Chronicle May 12, 19 & 26, 2019

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HOUSE FOR RENT Furnish: 2 bedrooms with hot and cold shower bath, spacious living room and dining, 2 car garage at Banilad, Dumaguete City Contact No. 0917-302-1849

Notice is hereby given that the Vendors namely: Policarpio V. Tinaytina, Zosima T. Tose, Primetivo V. Tinaytina, Venancia I. Tinaytina, Eudessa T. Trumata, and Rosemarie D. Abog and Caroline A. Loresto hereinafter referred to as the Vendee have executed a Deed of Absolute Sale over a one third (1/3) share 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, Jr. Notary Public, per Doc. No. 495, Page No. 99, Book No. V, Series 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Spouses Renato Gordoncillo Grapa and Felisa Grapa namely: Marites GrapaPaquera, Renalisa GrapaAbrasaldo, Maria Concepcion Grapa-Pastor, Reyno Pael Grapa, and Onesimo Pael Grapa have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Renato Grapa and Felisa Grapa over a property to wit: Tax Declaration No.: 201811-362, a building, residential house Type II-E, Nipa Roof, situated in the Lot No. 2002-A, PSD07-03-000069, Dawis Canlargo, Bais City, Province of Negros Oriental, containing an area of Twenty Three Point Twenty (23.20) Square Meters more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Alexylle Rose GarsulaConcepcion, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 324, Page 66, Book No. I, series of 2019.

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The Negros Chronicle May 12, 19 & 26, 2019

NOTICE

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of the co-owners: Esperanza Pajunar, Maximo Tercio, Fausto Tercio, Bernardo Tercio, Luis Tercio, Fernanda Palallos, Eufracia Pajulas, Hilarion Tercio, and Rosario Tercio namely: Miguel Tercio, Maximo Tercio, Sofronia Japole Tercio, Teodoro Tercio, Eleuterio Tercio, Bonifacia Tercio Gajellomo, Maria Tercio Morte, Teodorico Tercio, Rolando Tercio, Fernanda Tercio Palalon, Rogelio Pajulas, Ludivina Pajulas, Portino Pajulas, Corazon Pajulas Lagrama, Estrelita Tercio Ogdol, Ricarda Tercio Edrea have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement and Waiver of Rights over a parcel of land to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. 1708, Lot No. 7204, Pls-659D, situated in the Barrio of Si-it Municipality of Siaton, Province of Negros Oriental, Island of Negros. Bounded on the N., NE. and S., along lines 1-2-3-4 b Lot 7203; on the W., along lines 4-5-6 by Lot 7205, and long 6-1 by lot 7201, all of the subdivision plan, containing an area of One Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Two (1,652) Square Meters more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Elizur V. Umbac, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 05, Page No. 01, Book No. XVII, Series of 2007. The Negros Chronicle May 12, 19 & 26, 2019

May 19, 2019

Managers of marginal sectoral poor Silliman names 2019 Outstanding Alumni awardees By Jennifer C. Tilos

illiman University (SU) has selected six alumni to receive the 2019 Outstanding Sillimanian Awards (OSA). This year’s six OSA recipients in various fields include Dr. Ben S. Malayang III in environment and academic leadership; Moses L. Alcala in applied environmental geology; Dr. Jonathan C. Amante in medical services development; Atty. Myrish T. Cadapan-Antonio in global leadership development; Rev. Dr. Al B. Fuertes in conflict transformation and peace-building; and Dr. Leonilo B. Oliva in educational service. According to SU Information Officer Madeline Quiamco, the chosen candidates were seen to best exemplify SU’s principles of Via, Veritas, Vita (The Way, The Truth, and The Life) through excellent and distinguished performance in their field of specialization or career; social responsibility or strong commitment to what is good, right, and just; and exemplary personal life and relationships.

SECTORAL DESK managers of marginal sectors as the tempura vendors, ambulant peddles, parke boys, and fruit vendors, meet a victorious City mayor @ City Hall. They include: Albert Aquino, Diana Davis, Mary Jane Eltanal, Louella Larena, Mailo Ponce, Glenda Yleana, Micheal Maro, Christian Cimafranca, Raul Bana, Eugene Villana, Tessie Pinili, Crystal Roda, Carlo Medina and James Macarig

SU prexy joins Women’s Regional cooking skills competition winners Leadership Forum By Jennifer C. Tilos

illiman University President Dr. Betty CernolMcCann participated in a Women’s Leadership Forum as workshop facilitator at Nanjing Normal University in Nanjing, China. McCann facilitated Strategic Workshop I, which strategized initiatives in teaching, research, and service. The forum focused on the review of the role of women’s colleges and universities in Asia with regard to their mission to promote women’s leadership development in the region, co-organized by the United Board for Christian Higher Education (UBCHEA) and Ginling College.

Agri agencies ready to provide El Niño mitigating measures By Roi Lomotan

he Department of Agriculture (DA) and Negros Oriental Provincial Agriculturist Office (PAO) are ready to provide support interventions to help farmers cope up with the possible effects of El Niño in the province’s agriculture sector. DA-7 Official Marina Viniegas said there is P63 million budget allocation for the implementation of the department’s El Niño mitigating measures in Central Visayas and most of these are already attributed to DA’s programs for 2019 particularly in rice and corn production. Some of the activities to be carried out by the department include re-production and distribution of information materials on El Niño advisories for farmers, cloud seeding operations, distribution of drums and pipes for water storage, irrigation system, training for alternative livelihood, provision of vaccines and biologics for livestock, monitoring of pest and diseases for crops and animals, and pest control.

By Roi Lomotan

UMAGUETE CITY, May 10 (PIA)—One of Negros Oriental’s representatives to the 2019 Regional Skills Competition in Cebu City has claimed the top spot in the restaurant services category. Eighteen year old Edison Villamor of Ayungon, Negros Oriental won a gold medal for the said category of the competition organized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-7. The contest was held from April 10 to 12, 2019. TESDA-Negros Oriental Information Officer Georgette Malagar explained the Restaurant Services Category is one of the core competencies under the Food and Beverage Services NC II. This unit of competency covers the knowledge, skills and attitude needed in the preparation of the dining room or restaurant area before the start of the service operation. The main components of this category are taking reservations, preparing service stations and equipment, setting the tables in the dining area; and the setting of mood or ambiance of the dining area. Malagar further explained the competition was set with teamwork performance, wherein main competitors are joined by an assistant who hands in the tools needed by the main contestant and provides suggestions for better presentation.

DOH cities tips to avoid diseases during dry season By Roi Lomotan

he Department of Health (DOH)-Negros Oriental gave tips to avoid diseases that usually occur during summer season. The DOH provincial office intensified its information campaign to prevent common illnesses that arise during dry season in view of the negative impact of the El Niño phenomenon. DOH Provincial Officer Dr. Socrates Villamor reminded the public to practice proper food handling to avoid contamination which could lead to diarrhea, a common disease during dry season. Villamor also advised the public to avoid getting exposed under the heat of the sun for more than three hours and always keep hy- Rochelle Sabaiton assists Edison Villamor durdrated to avoid the health risks associated with extreme ing the Regional Skills Competition in Cebu. hot weather like heat stroke. (Photo courtesy of TESDA/PIA7-NegOr)

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of Crispolo Pino and Ambrosia Merto namely: Alejandro M. Pino, Venerando M. Pino, Rodrigo M. Pino, Sabiniano M. Pino hereinafter referred to as the Heirs-AdjudicateesQuitclaimant and Restituta P. Galera, Luisa P. Dagle, Juana P. Umbac hereinafter referred to as the Heirs-Adjudicatees-Beneficiaries-Donors and City of Dumaguete represented by Mayor Felipe Antonio B. Remollo hereinafter referred to as the Donee have executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate, Waiver Partition, and Donation of Portion of Real Property Inter Vivos over a parcel of land to wit: 1.) Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate: Transfer Certificate of Title No. 11030, Lot 4590 of the Cadastral Survey of Dumaguete with the improvements thereon, situated in the Municipality of Dumaguete, bounded on the N., by Lot No. 4589; on the E., by Lot Nos. 4587 and 4586; on the SE. by Lot No. 45892; on the W., by Lot No. 4591, containing an area of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Four (2,924) Square Meters, more or less; 2.) Waiver of Rights and Partition: Lot No. Designated To Area 45 90 -A Luisa P. Dagle 985 sq. m 4590-B Restituta M. Pino 479 Sq. m 4590-C Juana P. Umbac 1,161 Sq. m 459 0-D Road Lot 299 Sq. m 3.) Donation of Portion of the Real Property Inter Vivos: A.) Portion of Lot 4590-C, Psd-07-096061 situated in the Barangay of Talay, City of Dumaguete, Island of Negros. Bounded on the SW & NW along line 1-2-3-4 by Portion of Lot 4590-C; and on NE & SE along lines 4-5-6-1 by Lot 4590-D, (Road 3-4m wide, Psd-07-09606), beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S 68.51’ W, 422.10m from BBM No. 35, Dumaguete Cadastre, containing an area of One Hundred Twenty Seven (127) Square Meters more or less B.) Portion of Lot 4590-D (Road 3-4 m wide, Psd-07-096061), situated in the Barangay of Talay City of Dumaguete Island of Negros. Bounded on the NE along line 1-2 by Lot 4589, Dumaguete Cadastre; on the SE & NE along lines 2-3-4-5 by Portion of Lot 4590-D (Road 3-4 m wide) on the NW & SW along line 7-8-9-10 by Lot 4590-C, Psd-0709606; on the SW along lines 10-11-12 by Portion of Lot 4590-D, (Road 3-4 m wide) and on the NW along line 12-1 by Lot 4591, Dumaguete Cadastre. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S 75.26 W, 438.27 m from BBM No. 35, Dumaguete Cadastre (CAD 96), containing an area of Two Hundred Seven (207) Square Meters more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Doram T. Dumalagan, per Doc. No. 35, Page No. 08, Book No. I, Series of 2018. The Negros Chronicle May 19, 26 & June 2, 2019 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the sole heir of Susana Zamora who is Gudelia Zamora Saycon hereinafter referred to as the Vendor and Rheina Delia Zamora Saycon hereinafter referred to as the Vendee have executed a Deed of Self Adjudication of Estate with Absolute Sale over a parcel of land to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. 13388, Lot 289-B-2-B, Psd07-03-004353, being a portion of Lot 289-B-2 (LRC) Psd-236176, situated in the City of Dumaguete, Island of Negros. Bounded on the N., points 1-2 by Lot 289-B-2-A, of the subdivision plan, on the E., points 203by Lot 290, Dumaguete Cadastre; and on the S., points 3-1 by Lot 289-B-2-C of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being S. 68 deg. 21", 296.30m from B.B.M. No. 9, Dumaguete Cadastre; thence N. 82 deg 39", 41.66m to point 2; thence S. 4 deg. 17’ E., 7.45m to point 3; thence N. 87 deg. 08’ W., 41.93 m to the point of beginning, containing an area of One Hundred Fifty Five (155) Square Meters, more or less, acknowledged before Atty. Slynn R. Suarez-Lavilla, per Doc. No. 18, Page No. 5, Book No. I, Series of 2018. The Negros Chronicle May 19, 26 & June 2, 2019

May 19, 2019

Voting at NORSU Reading for the children From page 4

Residents of Barangay Taclobo, Dumaguete City arrive early at Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) on May 13, 2019 to cast their votes for the midterm national and local elections. (PIA7-NegOr)

995 votes. Incumbents Rommel Erames, Nilo Sayson and Arturo Umbac lost. Only re-electionist Kit Marc Adanza won from the slate of Degamo in the 3rd district. Adanza was ranked 3rd with 57, 443 while Jack Raymond was ranked 1st with 92, 092 votes along with Popoy Renacia, ranked 2nd with 67, 248. With these results, Degamo’s allies are outnumbered in the Provincial Board led by Vice-Governor Mark Macias, who is also identified with the camp of Cong. Limkaichong and gubernatorial bet Villanueva.

I already met him before. Thank you, Kuya!” – Kaynath, 11 “It is our first time in the public library. We enjoyed listening to all the stories!” – Hazelle and Rhyle, 10 “We’ve always loved books and we love them even more.” - Thacia, 11 and Shaun, 9 “There are so many

From page 1 val and cooperative man, the former City Administrator WilliamAblong who garnered a hard-earned antiRemollo votes of 20, 434. Remollo won in all 30 barangays and set the record of having been elected with the widest margin in recent elections in the city. His breakaway maverick top councilor lawyer Alan Gel Cordova defeated coalition bet Franklin GG Esmena Jr for city vice mayor, with a slim 2,526 majority scoring 29,345 as against GG’s 26,891.

Remollo is an accomplishsed corporate lawyer in Manila circles and has major links with funding sources from t he Malacanang to the national agencies who are mostly his former Ateneo law school mates, and corporate law practice buddies. In some barangays, Remollo garnered as high as 69% to 81% of the vote cast namely: Bantayan, Bunao, Daro, Cantil-e, Looc, Motong, Piapi, Poblacion 8 and Talay. Nine out of 10 seats in the City Council were won by Lupad bets, according to rank, namely Councilors Karissa Tolentino Maxino, 37, 165 votes; Manuel Sagarbarria, 35, 553 votes; Joe Kenneth Arbas, 34, 985 votesl; Michael Bandal, 32, 511

votes; Edgar Lentorio Jr., 30, 744 votes; Agustin Miguel Perdices, 28, 284 votes; Bernice Elmaco, 27, 839 votes; Lani Ramon, 26, 474 vot es; Nelson Patrimonio, 25, 796 votes and Rosel Erames, 24, 865 votes. Only two Lupad allies lost (although with slim margins): Vice-Mayor Franklin Esmena and former Councilor Antonio Remollo. Cordova won with 29, 345 votes with Esmena garnering 26, 891 or a difference of 2, 454 votes. Esmena won in Barangays Bajumpandan, Balugo, Cadawinonan, Calindagan, Cantil-e, Junob and Talay while Cordova won in the 23 other barangays. This year’s campaign was hounded by a number To page 18

Lea Sicat-Reyes

Still Degamo but, Lupad sweeps foes rule Board city elections

From page 1 only incumbent Board Member Jake Reyes, a nominal ally of Degamo won while his two other candidates were defeated by the solon’s allies namely Bindoy Mayor Valente Yap and Jimalalud Councilor Chester Lim. Its 2 out of four in the 2 nd dist rict for Cong. Manuel Sagarbarria after both Erwin Macias and Mariant Escano Villegas ranked 2nd with 80, 554 votes and 4th with 72, 305, respectively, while Degamo ally for Governor Baldado garnered the highest number of votes at 81, 706 while Alviola ranked 3rd with 77,

books that I haven’t read yet so I can’t wait to read more.” Cheska, 11 “Joboy’s story scared me a little. I have to take better care of my teeth.” – Thea, 11 “Oh I loved all the stories! Thank you, Tita Lea, for bringing us to the library!” – Venin, 10 “We hope we will get to go again. That was so

much fun!” – Jairelle, 11 and Kaela, 10 “Kids should read more. Gadgets can wait.” – Kirsten, 11 and Yusof, 9 I would like to express my gratitude to all the readers. Thank you for delighting the kids with such awesome stories by Filipino authors. And to everyone, there will be similar events like this one. You can visit our public library for more details and while you’re at it, why don’t you get a library card? There are so many books to borrow both for leisure reading and for research purposes. The staff headed by Ma’am Gima are just wonderful folks. To contact the library, call 4210074.

It will not come as a surprise if Cordova will run as mayor against Remollo in the next 2022 local presidential polls. REmollo has the majority councilors in the sanggunian as part of his coalition forces. Cordova’s three Lupad allies councilors Tolent ino, Arbas and Bandal supported him over GG Esmena. But Remollos unprecedented track record of the build-build-build mayor will be hard to dislodge, especially his solid funding sources for projects from the national agencies.

May 19, 2019

Ely P. Dejaresco

dejarescoely1@gmail.com

New City Vice Mayor

Who HOLDS the Voting power ? There is a big paradox of election in this country. No wonder we are the subject of both praises and ridicule the world over. The good news is we are upholding the tenets of freedom and democracy. The bad news is, we are also the same people who are making a mockery of such freedom. -o0oThe latest is the netflex viral video which circulated worldwide which ridiculed our hard-fought freedom and we did not like it. But the truth was presented in redicule. It must be stopped. -o0oIn Dumaguete , out of 89,193 registered voters, only 60,560 or 65.03% actually voted. Why? Were the 28,632 who did not vote not interested in exercising their rights and duties of suffrage? It is an interesting question to ask because it boils down to the attitude of 35% of our city populace, their indifference, or apathy, or downright ignorance in this University City. Is it safe to say that 35% of our city population simply do not care or simply called— walang paki? -o0oAnother interesting figure is that of the 60,560 who actually voted in Dumaguete, 3,475 voted ONLY for mayor . Moreover, some 57,085 voted for vice mayor; and 37,165 voted only for councilors. IN short, the councillors votes were those coming from close families and supporters of candidates for councillor. They did not care about who will be mayor or vice mayor. That is why they did not bother to vote for the two top city positions…. Interesting. -o0oRemollo missed a few thousand votes because of his soft heart for traffic czar Gilbert whom he returned to the traffic management which virtually eased out Atillo who was actually the action man of the traffic bureau. When Gilbert’s brother ran for mayor, they junked Remollo, and so did Atillo thus Remollo lost close to a thousand votes from the traffic bureau’s sphere of influence. Something has to be done. -o0oBut Ipe also gained a few thousand votes with the unity with the water district influence. Not only that Dumaguete will have two water service providers soon: the Metreo Pack courtesy of the DCWD and the Prime Waters tie up with city hall. Hey, politicians, be sure to pay your water bills on time , unlike the sad pre-Martial Law story of water delinquency. -o0oMeniong Teves , the passionate golfer, virtually “lost” his balls because golfers do not fade away. As a tadpole, he even wrote a book how a traditional politician like him can yet deliver the goods. The man can deliver, that is why so many were envious of his guts. Not guts no glory. -o0o“H” as he is called by his media friends will not be forgotten for his scoops and fair game in good times and bad. Bye “H” your frequent visits to us will not be forgotten. -o0oThe convenient way to reach out to the voters was through a song. And the new comer Rosel Erames made it through by singing with the mayor in a duet. But no more singing in the council sessions. -o0oNow that the market people went with Ablong, the price will be a new modern market in Talay, air-conditioned with escalators. But still open to everyone qualified. The present market will soon have a higher rental. -o0oCan you imagine market stall rental today is the lowest in the world here in Dumaguete :P4 (as in four) pesos a day! Outrageous! Fact is the market earned only P2Million in a year while its comfort rooms earned P4Million in a year. Crazy sense of management.!

Independent candidate Alan Gel Cordova (center) will serve as the next vice mayor of Dumaguete City after City Board of Canvassers proclaimed him the winner of the vice-mayoral race in the local elections held on May 13, 2019. Cordova He is joined by the officers of the Board of Canvassers: DepEd - Dumaguete Division Superintendent Dr. Evangel Luminarias (left) and City Election Officer Juvenal Tuale (right). (PIA7NegOr)

Incumbents rule town mayoralty From page 1 their re-election bids are: Felix Sy of Manjuyod; Reynaldo Tuanda of Jimalalud; Guido Reyes of Guihulngan City; Erwin Agustino of Ayungon; Nonong Ruperto of Tayasan; An-an Gustilo of Vallehermoso; Em-Em Iway of La Libertad; Jose Abiera of Sibulan; Mercy Goni of

Bais City; Janice Degamo of Pamplona; Nelson Ruiz of San Jose, represented by his daughter following his demise); ReyCons Concepcion of Tanjay City; Felipe Antonio Remollo of Dumaguete City; Lenin Alviola of Bacong; Fritz Diaz of Siaton; Edgar Teves of Valencia; Glenson

Alanano of Zamboanguita; Pryde Henry Teves of Bayawan City and Beda Canamaque of Basay. The four mayorselect who will succeed the sitting mayor on June 30 are Ike Amorganda of Bindoy as term-limited Valente Yap ran and won as Board Member; Batchuk Cardenas of Canlaon City as Jimmy Clerigo ran and won as Vice-Mayor after his term ended; Joeterry Uy of Mabinay as husband Jango Uy ran and won for vicemayor and Galic Truita of Dauin as term-limited Neil

Credo ran and won as vicemayor. Meanwhile the successful challengers who are now mayors are: Manjoe Sycip of Amlan, who defeated Gino Dela Cruz (who was substituted by his wife following his death) and Peve Obaniana Ligan of Sta. Catalina, who defeated Mel Lopez