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No To Mining! Hindi pa nagtatagal mula nang hinagupit ni Sendong ang ilang bahagi ng kapuluan

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PROYEKTONG PABAHAY HANDOG SA BAYAN NG SAN JUAN: Pinamunuan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang pagpapaganap ng Balay Project sa Brgy. Balagbag page 2

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Paghahanda sa kapistahan ng Poong Sto. Niño Narito ang ilan sa mga mungkahing maaaring gawin bilang paghahanda sa pagdiriwang ng kapistahan ng Poong Sto. Niño ngayong taong ito: 1. Magdala ng imahe ng Sto. Niño. 2. Magsuot ng makukulay na damit. To Page 6

Batangueños are religious and this is seen in their show of faith. Every year, a Fluvial Procession marks the start of the celebration of the city festivities in honor of it’s patron, the Sto. Nino. Multitude of images aside from that from the Basilica of the Immaculate Concepcion are paraded along the waters of Calumpang River, Brgy. Malitam, Brgy. Wawa and along the major streets of the City’s Poblacion.

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PROYEKTONG PABAHAY

Proyektong Pabahay.

Ipinagkaloob ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto, kasama si San Juan Mayor Rodolfo Manalo at Provincial Social Welfare Officer Jocelyn Montalbo kay Brgy. Balagbag Chairman, Rogelio Sanchez ang gamit pang karpentero na ipamamahagi sa 40 benipisaryo ng kanyang Barangay sa ilalim ng Balay Project ng pamahalaang panlalawigan na naglalayong makapagbigay ng tulong pabahay sa mahihirap. Ang tagpong ito ay naganap noong ika-4 ng Enero 2012. (Capitol Photo-Batangas PIO)

Proyektong Pabahay handog sa bayan ng San Juan By Edwin V. Zabarte SAN JUAN, Batangas- Pinamunuan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang pagpapaganap ng Balay Project sa Brgy. Balagbag na layuning makatulong sa mga pamilyang naninirahan sa mga barong-barong. Kasama ang mga opisyal ng Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office ganun din ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Bayan ng San Juan na pinangunahan ni Mayor Rodolfo H. Manalo, ipinagkaloob ang mga gamit pang karpentero sa mga benipisaryo ng proyektong pabahay. Ang P1Milyong Balay (Bahay sa salitang Tagalog) Project ay nakalaan sa 40 pamilyang napili sa Brgy. Balagbag na napapailalaim sa tinatawag na poverty threshold o walang kakayahan na kumita ng sapat upang matugunan ang pangangailangan sa disenteng paba-

hay. Ang mga napiling pamilya ay binigyan ng personal carpentry kit na kinapapalooban ng mga kagamitan sa paggawa ng bahay. Sila ay magtatrabaho sa ilalim ng pag babayanihan o pagtutulungang pang kumunidad at food for work program. Ang mga benipisaryong ito ay napili sa pamamagitan ng Commmunity Base Monitoring Survey na isinagawa ng pamahalaang panlalawigan na naglalayong tumukoy sa mga pangangailanagan ng mga kumunidad sa lalawigan. Ang mga ito ay napag alamang na-

ninirahan sa mga disaster prone areas tulad ng mabababang lugar na delikado sa pagbaha, landslide, malakas na hangin at kasulukuyang nananahan sa bahay na gawa sa magagaan at mga recycle o mga pinagtagpi tagping materyales. Kasabay din ng okasyong ito ang pag turn over ng New Zealand Creamery at Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry ng 2 classroom sa Balabag Elementary School na sinaksihan din ni Gov. Vi kasama ang mga opisyal, guro at estudyante ng nasabing paaralan.

10 araw na Selebrasyon ng Kapistahan ng Lungsod ng Batangas BATANGAS CITY - “Sa pagkakaisa ng mamamayan at pagpapala ng Maykapal, Dangal ng Lungsod ng Batangas, Lalong Titingkad”, ang tema ng pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan ng lungsod ng Batangas sa taong 2012. Ito ay sinimulan sa pormal na pagpapakilala sa publiko ng mga kandidata ng Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 sa pamamagitan ng isang motorcade na ginanap bago nagtapos ang taong 2011, sa loob ng poblacion. Isang Press Conference din ang isinagawa sa SM City Batangas upang higit na makilala ang 20 naggagandahang kandidata. Ang taunang Sto. Nino ng Batangan Fluvial procession ay naganap noong ika-7 ng Enero. Mula sa Basilica ng Immaculada Conception, dinala ang Mahal na Patrong Sto. Nino sa People’s Quadrangle. Sinimulan kapagdaka ang Alay

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sa Sto. Nino Cultural presentation na nilalahukan ng mga mag-aaral mula sa ibat-ibang paaralan sa lungsod sa ganap na ika-isa at kalahati ng hapon. Pagsapit naman ng 3:30 ng hapon, ipinarada ang Sto Nino papuntang Wawa. Isinakay ito sa bangka sa Calumpang River patungo sa Calumpang bridge at kaagad sinundan ng land procession sa city’s main streets pabalik sa Basilica. Kabilang pa rin sa selebrasyon ng kapistahan ng Batangas City, nagkaroon ng Children’s Art competition na ginanap noong January 11 at Photo Contest sa Children’s Art Exhibit mula sa January 13-16. Kapwa ginanap ang mga nabang-

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git na gawain sa SM City Batangas. Muling itinanghal ang Battle of the Bands sa People’s Quadrangle, ganap na ikapito ng gabi noong ika-12 ng Enero. Highlight din ng Batangas City Fiesta celebration ang Grand Finals ng Barangay Caravan Videoke Challenge na isinagawa sa People’s Quad noong January 14, at noong January 13, ala-singko ng hapon sa Bay City Mall ay nagpamalas ng kanilang angking galing ang 20 candidates sa Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 Talent Show. Ang paghirang sa Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 ay isinagawa nang ikapito ng gabi, ika-15 ng Enero sa Batangas

STRAIGHT from the POLICE FILES Robbery BATANGAS CITY, Batangas – The report of PO1 Alexander C. Rosuelo, officer on case said that unidentified suspect/s gained entry into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at Brgy. Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City between January 1, 2012 to 10:00 AM of January 3, 2012 by the detaching the jalousie windows which was installed at the northern portion of the said church. Once inside suspects also detached the jalousie installed at the upper portion of the Bishop Office and took the Following items to wit: one (1) Gateway Laptop worth P27,000.00; two (2) pcs of speakers worth P 2,500.00; one (1) unit Router worth P 2,500.00; one (1) unit of Lappel worth P 1,500.00; two (2) units of wireless microphone worth P2,500.00; one (1) backpack worth P1,000.00; one (1) Globe Broad Band worth p1,500.00 and two (2) USB worth 1,800.00. With the total amount of P40,300.00. Suspect/s used the point of entry as exit. Incident was discovered by the victim at about 10:00 am of January 3, 2012. Personnel of Batangas City PS conducted operations for the arrest of the suspects.

Suicide Incident BATANGAS CITY, Batangas – At about 7:15 PM January 3, 2012 at Brgy 12, Vergara St., Batangas City a possible suicide took place. In the report of PO2 Dennis P Piad, officer on case said that a telephone call was received by Batangas CPS from one (1) Marites Acob of Vergara St., Brgy 12, Batangas City and reported the incident. Investigation disclosed that Gabriel Elliott y Joseph, 41 years old, married jobless American National, resident of 5444 Corteen PL Apt 20 Valley Vlg Califonia and presently residing at DC-2 Blk 24 Lot 14, Regent Pearl Subd, Brgy Alijis, Bacolod City allegedly committed suicide by shooting his right temple with the use of cal .38 revolver. SOCO team from PCLO led by PINSP HERMINIA LLACUNA was requested to conduct technical investigation.

Violation of RA 9165 TANAUAN CITY, Batangas – An At about 9:45 PM of Jan 2,2012 at Brgy. Sambat this city. elements of Tanauan City PS led by SPO2 Edwin G. Chavez, conducted casing and possible buy bust operation at Brgy. Sambat, Tanauan City, Batangas that resulted to the arrest of Aurelio Quiatchon y Pecho while caught in the act of selling illegal drugs to PO1 Sonny C. Galabayo, poseur buyer. Latter bought 1 pc small heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu in exchange of PHP 500.00 marked money. During the arrest and body search, recovered from the possession and direct control of the shabu of the suspect the PHP 500.00 peso bill ,marked money on his left front pocket, a another 1 small heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu. The arrested suspect and recovered pcs of evidence where brought at the station for proper disposition. Based on the record, subject person was included in said Station Drug Watch List as drug pusher. PO3 Rowell M Maala is officer on case. City Sports Coliseum. Naging tampok na panauhin dito ang mga sikat na artista sa pelikula at telebisyon. Sa Batangas City Sports Center ang assembly ng parade na lilibot sa loob ng poblacion, mismong araw ng kapistahan, ika-16 ng Enero, 2012. (Ronna Endaya Contreras)

STRAIGHT from the POLICE FILES Shooting Incident and Encounter with Armed Person BATANGAS CITY, Batangas – The incident happened at about 1:30 AM Of January 2,2011 at Sitio Pico 2, Barangay Talumpok West this city. In the report of SPO2 Reynante G. De Chavez, officer on case said that Jun Cordero y Matining, 29 yrs old, single, family driver, native of Brgy. Calubayan, Oriental, Mindoro and a resident of Sitio Pico 2, Barangay Talumpok West, Batangas City while having a drinking spree in front of the house of Brgy. Councilman Dalmacio Gualberto y Calingasan with Edwin Suarez y Cordero and certain Pipoy, both resident said place when Norberto Magtibay y Garcia, 54 yrs old, married, businessman, native of San Antonio Quezon and a resident of Sitio Pico 2, Brgy Talumpok West, Bats. City arrived and without apparent reason allegedly shot Cordero twice with the used of cal. 45 pistol. Said victim sustained gunshot wounds on his left foot and right arm. Suspect immediately fled with the firearms used. Cordero was brought to Nazareth Hospital for treatment. After investigation conducted at said hospital, a team led by PINSP Alberto Fetizanan Fabregas was dispatched at the said place for immediate arrest of the suspect. Upon arrival at the residence of the suspect, a negotiation was made for the peaceful surrender of the suspect but suspect fired upon the Police Officers several times hitting SPO1 Tom Gelito Falejo and SPO1 Dennis Balaag Ebora prompting the responding team to retaliate which resulted to the death of the suspect. Police officers was brought to Nazareth Hospital for treatment.

Malicious Mischief and Illegal Discharge of Firearms IBAAN, Batangas – In the report of PO2 Moises P Ebora, officer on case said that at about 7:30 PM of January 1, 2012 at Brgy Pangao this municipality, Emilio Montalbo y Real personally appeared at Ibaan MPS and reported that ROMMEL MENDOZA y TORRANO, legal age, married, businessman and a resident of Brgy. Pangao, Ibaan, Batangas allegedly fired the street lights of said Brgy. several times that resulted damage of the said lights. Personnel of Ibaan MPS conducted operations for the arrest of the suspect.

Carnapping TANAUAN CITY, Batangas – In the report of PO3 Rowell M. Maala, officer on case said that at about 6:30 PM of Jan 3, 2012 Delio Opulencia, owner of ADM Industrial Supply with Postal address 2F NVP Bldg, Press Laurel Highway, Tanauan City, Batangas parked the Mitsubishi FB van color white bearing plate # VEW 296 with chassis #4D56-AAC1673 and engine no. 4D56-AAC1673 unattended along Brgy Pob. 4, Tanauan City, in front of DPWH Office, Tanauan City, Batangas. Upon return at about 7AM of following day (Jan 4,2012) he discovered that his vehicle was missing and believed to be stolen by unidentified culprits. Inquiry was made by the victim to the bystanders and his relative near the place of incident but no one among them can give any information regarding the incident. Personnel of Tanauan City PS conducted operations for the arrest of the suspect/s. Pinamunuan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto kasama ang mga opisyal ng Provincial Government-Environment and Natural Resources Office, Lokal na opisyal ng Bayan ng San Juan at San Juan Bantay Dagat Network ang pagpapalaot ng may 300 green sea turtle(chelonian mydas) hatchlings o lokal na kilala sa tawag na pawikan.

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Mga Bagong Pisang Pawikan.

Pinangunahan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang pagpapalaot ng mga pawikan hatchlings sa baybayin ng Brgy. Pinagbayanan, San Juan Batangas noong ika-4 ng Enero 2012. Kasama ng gobernadora sa conservation and protection effort ng marine wildlife sa lalawigan ang PG-ENRO at Bantay Dagat Network at mga opisyal ng Pamahalaang panlalawigan na kinabibilanagan nina Provincial Administrator Victor M. Reyes, PSWDO officer Jocelyn Montalbo, Provincial Health Officer Rosevilinda Ozaeta, former Board Member Lianda Bolilia at San Juan Mayor, Rodolfo H. Manalo. (Capitol Photo-Batangas PIO)

Iwasan One Stop Shop sa ang 25% Business Permit at Multa Renewal malaking tulong BATANGAS CITY - Dagsa na naman ang mga tao sa Batangas City Hall sa unang araw ng pasukan ngayong Enero upang kumuha ng sedula, kumuha o magrenew ng business permit at magbayad ng iba pang buwis. Dagsa na naman ang mga tao sa Batangas City Hall sa unang araw ng pasukan ngayong Enero upang kumuha ng sedula, kumuha o magrenew ng business permit at magbayad ng iba pang buwis. Ang pagdagsa ng mga tao ay inaasahan sa unang linggo ng buwan ng Enero sapagkat kailangan na namang mag renew ng sedula na ginagamit sa iba’t ibang transaksyon. Ayon kay Ditas Rivera, Business Permits & Licensing Officer, malaking tulong sa mga tao ang one- stop- shop na matatagpuan sa People’s Quadrangle sa-

pagkat organisado 0 maayos ang proseso ng pagkuha ng permit at hindi na nagsisiksikan kayat mas komportable and mga tao. Pinapaalalahanan muli ang mga negosyante na kumuha na o mag renew ng kanilang business permit sa unang linggo pa lamang o bago sumapit sa araw ng deadline sa January 31 upang maiwasan ang multa. Kailangang kumuha o magrenew ng business permit hanggang sa katapusan ng Enero upang maiwasan ang pagbabayad ng surcharge na 25% at penalty na 2% bawat buwan at pagkabalam sa pag-

babayad ng permit. Nakatulong din ng malaki ang information campaign sa mga requirements at proseso ng application para sa business permit sa media at sa mga tarpaulin na nakapaskil sa may lobby ng City Hall at sa People’s Quadrangle. Ayon pa rin kay Rivera, habang kakaunti pa ang mga tao ay samantalahin ang pagkuha upang hindi magkaroon ng siksikan at penalty ang mga kukuha o nag renew na simula noong January 1. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes)

Pawikan Hatchlings pinalaot sa baybayin ng San Juan By Edwin V. Zabarte BATANGAS - Humigit Seryosong tinutukan ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ang kapakanan ng mga marine animal endangered species sa baybayin ng lalawigan sa pamamagitan ng pagpapakawala ng mga pawikan hatchlings sa baybayin ng Brgy. Pinagbayanan, San Juan, Batangas. Sa pakikipag ugnayan ng PG- ENRO at Bantay Dagat Network, masusing nababantayan ang kalagayan ng mga marine animal species sa babayin ng lalawigan partikular ang pawikan. Isang pawikan hatchery ang itinayo ng mga ito upang mabantayan ang mga itlog na kariniwang naiiwan sa dalampasigan. Sa pamamagitan ng hatchery, nagaga-

wang paramihin ng Bantay dagat ang bilang ng mga nabubuhay na pawikan bunga ng pagkakaroon nito ng mataas na bilang ng pagpisa dahilan sa protektadong kapaligiran laban sa mga ibang hayop, magnanakaw at elemento partkular ang sikat ng araw. Ang pawikan ay tinaguriang endangered species at pangunahing target ng SunStar

mga illegal poachers bunga ng mataas na halaga nito sa black market o illegal na bentahan. Dahilan ng mababang bilang ng mga ito ang mataas na mortality rate o mababang bilang ng mag nakakaligtas mula sa pag itlog, at walang habas na paghuli nito sa paniniwalang ang karne at iba pang parte ng pawikan ay nakakagagaling sa ibat-ibang sakit.

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EDITORIAL EQUAL SPACE Luchie S. Aclan

No To Mining! Hindi pa nagtatagal mula nang hinagupit ni Sendong ang ilang bahagi ng kapuluan sa Timog ay eto at meron na namang kumpolkumpol na nalagas na buhay sa naganap na landslide sa Pantukan, Compostela Valley. Hinihinalang daang mga kapatid na Pilipino ang nalibing nang buhay nang walang kalaban-laban. Ang lugar na ito ay bayan ng mga nagmimina ng ginto na siyang sinasabing pangunahing dahilan ng pagguho ng lupa. Maraming maliliit na minahan ang nagsusulputan kahit pa ipinagbabawal ng batas. Sinabi ng mga opisyales na sinabihan na ang mga biktima na lisanin na ang lugar sapagkat nangyari na ang ganitong aksidente noong 2009 at kinatatakutang maulit pa. Eto na nga. Muli ang dahilan ay ang paglapastangan ng tao sa kalikasan. Sukat ba namang parang mga daga na nagbubutas sa ilalim nang mga bundok at burol para makapagmina ng ginto! Natural babagsak ang lupa. Kanino? E di sa mga sawimpalad na mga mangmang nating kababayan. Pinabayaan ng kanilang pamahalaan na mamayani ang illegal at kawalan ng respeto hindi lamang sa Inang kalikasan kung di pati na rin sa kapwa. Lahat tayong mga Pilipino ay nanganganib na mabura sa mukha ng mundo kung hindi mababago ang kinagawian nang kawalan ng disiplina ng marami. Kung anong bawal siyang laging ginagawa! Marami-rami na rin ang mga nababalitaan nating nagnanais na magsagawa ng exploration sa ilang bahagi ng lalawigan ng Batangas. Kahit pa paghahanap pa lamang o testing ng lupa kung may mina nga bagang matatawag ay dapat na agad ipagbawal dito sa atin. Say No to Mining! Kaya natin itong supilin tulad To page 6 Sun Star

January 2 happened to be a working day and January 3 was the first day of classes for scions who are in school. Constantly, it gives all of us a unique high to be together in special occasions like our Inay’s birthday, our parents’ wedding anniversary, Easter, our birthdays, Halloween – which is usually the joint birthday celebrations of Ben (Nov. 2) and Maning (Oct. 31), Christmas, New Year, etc. We enjoy costume and theme parties and look forward to it. And each time, it is always as if we have not seen each other for a long, long time. There are always experiences to share and jokes to tell. “Reunions” – or plain parties to some – are part of the Aclan tradition, here or abroad. Familial Relations Family is what we would wish for our children to give utmost significance to and cherish all their life. There is no substitute

The Aclans: No Substitute for Family Part 1 On New Year’s Day, my siblings and I – those who are in the Philippines – celebrated our dear Tatay’s 87th birthday one day in advance. for family. A kid’s memory is important to him/her, we believe. This is why we make sure that each is a great family bonding experience that will always be remembered in a nostalgic way. We are hoping that a vivid recollection of how it was will be a framework of his/her own family life in the future. Of course, we include special family friends like our Inay’s amiga, Dr. Zenaida Mercado, if and when she is available. Inay’s other loyal amigas, who treated us as their own, have long been with the Creator. Inay is 89 years old and still a champion in “shopping”. Occasionally, our own special non-fair weather friends are around. Our uncles, aunts and cousins come, too, as our door is al-

Just recently, a sex video of the past couple was deliberately shared to the public through networking sites. Whatever their reason for doing such is malicious and has caused both families of the Bautista’s and Manahan’s besmirched reputation and shame. The culprits ought to pay for the outright damage their acts have inflicted on the victims. Of course Senator Bong Revilla, the late Ramgen’s half brother has the right to his anger. He has asked the NBI to conduct an investigation and prosecute the offender under the Anti-Voyeurism Law of 2009 (RA 9995). “This law prohibits any person from taking photos or shooting video of a person or group of persons performing sexual acts or capturing the image of the private area of a person/s such as the naked or undergarment-clad genitals, buttocks or female breast without the consent of the person/s involved. It also prohibits anyone from copying the photo or video by any means.”

BALL POINT Vicky Aclan-Florendo

Whatever their reason for doing such is malicious and has caused both families of the Bautista’s and Manahan’s besmirched reputation and shame. The culprits ought to pay for the outright damage their act have inflicted on the victims.

This clearly implies that any one who downloads, copies and sends the video is guilty of committing the offense, regardless if they were the original uploaders. The law also provides a penalty of imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than seven years and a fine of not less than P100,000 but not more than P500,000, or both. So make sure if anyone sends you this video and any other of the same substance, do not share or show because you will be as guilty as the original sender. You will forever lose your peace. -0Hurrah! A Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Plan has been approved and will be adopted by the Aquino government to assimilate databases and weed the government of graft and corruption, and in the process, make all public services available to the people. They have given themselves four years, from 2012 to 2016, to achieve zero corruption in the government system. This seems a tall order. To Page 6

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LUCHIE A. ARGUELLES Editorial Consultant

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ENGR. MANUEL S. ACLAN Editor-In-Chief (on leave)

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As if the pain brought by the loss of Ramgen Bautista is not enough for the bereaved family that unscrupulous people have created another heartbreaking mess for both the late Ramgen and her girlfriend, Janelle Manahan.

JESUS B. GARCIA JR. Chairman

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Wintry Reunion Poignant emotion is sweeping whenever we gather for a group picture. Suddenly, we realize that there are just a handful of us remaining. Each year, someone goes somewhere, often for advancement. Of the 12 children of our parents, Atty. Isidoro & Doña Rosario, seven live and work abroad together with their brood: Ellen, Boy Louie, Leonie, Job, and Ferdie, who are in the US; Babie, in Australia, and Totie, in Canada. Of their 32 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, 25 live, work or study abroad.

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ways open to those who have that natural familial relationship with us.

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What Your Dentist Dr. Donato Bueno: No to Wants You to Commercialized Education Know

“MALAYA na KAYO, MALAYA na kayong makakagalaw Dr. BUENO...sabihin mo lang sa akin ang mga pangangailangan ninyo kahit na personal at handa ko kayong tulungan, buo ang suporta na ibibigay ko sa inyo.”

13 Things to Know 1. A lot of patients are worried that dental X-rays can cause cancer, but if you’re outside for an hour, you’re exposed to more radiation than you’d get from a full set of dental X-rays. 2. When someone meets you for the first time, the first thing they notice is eyes. Second is teeth, and third is hair. But people spend way more money on their hair than their teeth. 3. If your breath is bad, we won’t tell you unless you ask. 4. Patients come in with pictures of celebrities and say, “I want to look just like her.” I’m sitting there thinking, you can’t have a smile that looks like An-

Even when things go well, virtually everyone I see with a tongue piercing has chipped front teeth. Don’t pierce your tongue.

gelina Jolie’s, because you don’t have a face that fits those teeth. It’s like when you get your hair color done—you can’t just put the same highlights or lowlights in everybody’s hair. 5. For the past 20 years, we’ve been telling parents about baby bottle tooth decay and not to let a child go to sleep with a bottle. 6. If you want to reduce the bad bacteria in your mouth, you

HEALTH IS WEALTH Dr. Dodoy should be all over xylitol (a sugar substitute found in chewing gum). It changes the chemistry of your mouth. Six or seven pieces of xylitol gum every day will help keep cavities away. 7. With any kind of mouth piercing, there’s a huge risk of infection if it’s not done in a really sterile environment. I’ve seen cases where we’ve had to cut out pieces of the tongue because the infection was so rampant. Even when things go well, virtually everyone I see with a tongue piercing has chipped front teeth. Don’t pierce your tongue. 8. People say it looks kind of difficult. But pulling teeth is really fast and easy. 9. When choosing a dentist, check if the magazines in the waiting room are current. That shows attention to detail. 10. People come in for an appointment without knowing what their insurance covers. They think we have a crystal ball that tells us everyone’s insurance information. We don’t. And we need to find out what’s covered before we can do anything. 11. Don’t eat a heavy garlic lunch before coming to see uswe’d appreciate that. 12. If your hands bled when you washed them, you’d run to the doctor. But in the public’s mind, bleeding gums are okay. Unless you’re really whaling away with your brush, if your gums bleed even a little, that’s periodontal disease, period. 13. People come to me with a mouthful of tooth decay and say, “I got my grandfather’s soft teeth.” I don’t even know what soft teeth are.

Ito ang mula sa pusong mga kataga na binitiwan ng Kgg. Governor VILMA SANTOS RECTO kay Dr. DONATO BUENO bilang katatalagang Division Schools Superintendent ng lalawigan ng Batangas. Naganap ang tagpo pagkatapos ng FLAG RAISING Ceremony sa KAPITOLYO na dinaluhan sa unang pagkakataon ng butihing Schools Division Supt. at ng iba pang Dep Ed Officials ng Batangas. Hinalinhan niya si Ma’am EMMA BAUTISTA na nagritiro sa kanyang panunungkulan noong Dec. 13 bago pa sumapit ang ika-65 kaarawan noong Dec. 18, 2011. Si Dr. Bueno na hinubog at pinanday din ng mahabang karanasan sa larangan ng EDUKASYON ay isa ring BATANGUENO - TAAS NOO na maipagmamalaki kahit kanino. Simple, mababa ang loob, madaling lapitan at may TAKOT sa DIYOS. Nadestino sa Puerto Princesa City sa Palawan at sa Calapan, Or. Mindoro. Napunta ng Batangas National High School at sa Lemery, Batangas. Naka-SURVIVE sa kanyang pamamalagi bilang Asst. Div. Supt. sa Division ng Batangas under his predecesor at walang tutol sa anumang assignment na ibinibigay sa kanya. TIIS at SAKRIPISYO ang kanyang kalasag. Kaya 100% ang suportang ibinigay sa kanya ng Division of Batangas para maluklok sa pinakamataas na posisyon sa pinakamalaking dibisyon sa lalawigan. Ang nasabing dibisyon ay binubuo ng 37 distrito na may 113 elementary schools at 107 ng mga high school. Sa kanyang binigkas na talumpati sa naganap na Christmas party ng BSP - Batangas Council Training Team noong nakaraang Dec. 28, Miyerkules pinasalamatan ni Dr. Bueno ang mga taong nakatulong sa kanyang promosyon - sina Ma’am Scout Executive THELMA R.

PAPEL DE LIJA Beting Mauhay PANGANIBAN at ang Scout Community at all. Higit sa lahat ay ang taong CON-TODO SUPORTA, magdilim at magliwanag sa hangaring makamit niya ang kanya ngayong kinalalagyan, si MAYOR SOFRONIO ‘NAS’ ONA Jr. “The HISTORY MAKER” ng bayan ng CALACA bilang COUNCIL CHAIRMAN. Ang sabi nga ni Supt. BUENO “Ang 100% na suporta ninyo sa akin ay susuklian ko ng 200% naman ng isang matapat na SERBISYO... di natin gagawin ang isang COMMERCIALIZED EDUCATION.” Inani ni Dr. DONY ang matutunog na palakpak at pagbubunyi sa lahat ng mga DEP-ED FAMILY sa kanyang ipinahayag. Naala-ala ko tuloy ang maraming reklamo ng maraming mga guro at mga punongguro kasama na ang mga superbisor na dakdak na ng DAK-DAK na puro BAHAG naman ang BUNTOT na magsabi sa mga kaganapan ng nagdaang administrasyon. Maraming LIHAM ang tinanggap ng Tanggapan ng Gobernador na hindi naman maaksyunan ni Gov. VSR at sapagkat walang namang LAGDA... KARUWAGAN ang tawag dito. Malambot ang gulugod, lalo pa nga’t may PAKIMKIM at PABAON na tinatamasa ang mga HANGAL sa mga iba’t ibang TRANSAKSYON. Hindi ko na kayang bilangin ang mga nagpapahatid sa atin ng mga nangyayari... pero

walang LAKAS ng LOOB na humarap at magsalita sa kinauukulan. Palibhasa’y may mga SIPSIP at ASONG PANGAMOY na PAKAWALA. Napakabait ni Dr. Bueno at tunay na MAGINOO. Hindi niya sinaling ang mga nakaraan kung bakit nagpupuyos ang damdamin ng nakararaming kasamahan. Sa mga dumating sa ating REKLAMO bilang isang KOMENTARISTA sa RADIO at isang KOLUMNISTA sa DYARYO na sana’y maiwasang marinig

Ang sabi nga ni Supt. Bueno “Ang 100% na suporta ninyo sa akin ay susuklian ko ng 200% naman...” nating muli sa Bagong Supt. ang mga isyu tulad sa Catering services, Exuberant Training Seminar Workshop FEE, X-ray Medical FEE, Cost of ID Card, Xerox, Calendar, T-Shirt Printing, kasama ang pagbebenta ng longganisa, pagbibili ng CD, CONTRIBUTION in General, Books at mga iba’t ibang school projects mula sa mga dumaraing na mga KONTRATISTA. Alam kong marami pa silang nalalaman pero ito ay ilan lamang sa mga LIHIM ng LAGUSAP! Kay Dr. Donato BUENO, sa ating bagong School DIVISION Superintendent, dalangin po ng mamamayang BATANGUENO at buong Pamilya ng Dep. Ed. nationwide ang inyong matibay na pananaw. INTEGRITY OVER MONEY. GOD BLESS!

Tax Evaders Are Evil Ang willful misdeclaration & concealment ng assets & liabilities ang karaniwang paraan upang maiwasan ang pagbabayad ng right amount of taxes ng mga mandarayang tinatawag na mga tax evaders. Marahil may kasabwat namang mga mangilanngilan na lamang tiwaling tauhan ng BIR - Bigay Ikaw Regalo? *** Inutil talaga ang gobyernosa effective tax collection. Ano ang pakinabang ng taumbayan sa mga tinatawag na mga economic managers? Hindi kaya mga money-gers o ganid-yers? *** Ngunit ang pakiramdam ng taumbayan ay lubhang tagumpay naman ang mga tax collect tongs sa kabila ng kabiguang makolekta ang tamang singilin sa mga tax payers. *** Damdam ng taumbayang almost lahat yata sa

BIR must enforce the mandatory issuance of official receipts on all business transactions to prevent the nonpayment of Income Tax Returns of all concerned. And we’ll be economically uplifted.

BULONG Mario Calalo mga practicing lawyers, doctors & other medical practitioners ay nakapagpapatama ng husto sa kanilang mga Income Tax Declaration. Do they issue corresponding official receipts sa kanilang pasyente o kliente? Ano ang magagawa ng BIR sa mga iyan? *** Yes, of course those people must be obliged to issue receipts

to all clients. Ang non-issuance is a vehicle to non-payment of proper amount of income tax. *** Maging masigla at epektibo ang tax collection process. Iyon ang dapat atupagin ng Bureau of Internal Revenue. Hindi kaya maiwasang talaga ang pasaway? *** Effective tax collection ang dapat asikasuhin ng gobyerno. Kalokohan iyang imposition of new taxes. Maraming mga dapat makolektang para bagang naipagwawalang-bahala ng pamahalaan. Dapat alamin ng BIR kung mga sinu-sino ang dapat habulin. O baka naman sinasadyang makapamayagpag ang mga demonyo? *** Dapat sabugan ng mga pamSunStar

pasabog yaong mga mandarayasa buwis at ang mga kasabwat nito. Mapeste sana ang mga salot. *** Maiibsan sa sukdulan paghihirap ang bansa kung ang tamang pamamaraan ng tax collection ay naisasakatuparan. Sana’y tamaan ng salot iyang mga tax collect tongs! *** The Bureau of Internal Revenue o BIR must enforce the mandatory the issuance of official receipts of all business transactions to prevent the nonpayment of Income Tax Returns on all concerned. And we’ll be economically uplifted. We’ll rise economically for sure. Walang duda. *** Upang umunlad ang bayan magkaisa sana tayong lahat sa pagsunod sa batas. Magbayad ng buwis sa tamang oras. Huwag gumamit ng mga fixers.

People’s Courier

JANUARY 9-15, 2012

GENERAL INTEREST

Barangay 18 Nangangailangan ng Barangay Hall Sa paglipas ng matagal na panahon ay nananatiling wala pang BARANGAY HALL ang BARANGAY 18. Marahil naman ay hindi na kaila sa lahat na ito sana ang siyang pangunahing proyekto na dapat ipatayo tulad ng ibang barangay, ito man ay pansamantala o permanente. Ang barangay hall ay lubhang napakahalaga para sa lahat sapagkat ito ang sentro o lugal na maaaring puntahan ng mga taga-barangay na nangangailangan tulad halimbawa ng Brgy. clearance, mga datus at iba pang mahalagang dokumento. Maraming serbisyo ang mabibigyan ng tanggapang ito lalo’t kung ito’y magiging bukas sa lahat at laang maglingkod. Dagdag pa rito ang mga programa at aktibidades ng barangay ay tuwirang malalaman ng mga tao. Sa kabila ng marubdob na pagnanais ng mga tagabarangay ang karaingang ito ay magalang na ipinararating sa kaalaman ng Pamunuan ng Sangguniang Barangay 18. Idinudulog din ang panawaSUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DEC. 19 & 26, 2011 & JAN. 2, 9 & 16, 2012

BAKAS Cesar Panaligan gang ito kay Kgg. Vilma A. Dimacuha, alkalde ng Lungsod, bilang pakiusap at paalaala na sana ay mabigyan ng kaukulang pansin at tulong ang nasabing proyekto. Lubos na umaasa ang lahat at labis ang taus pusong dalangin na sana ito’y magkaroon ng katuparan.

Editorial... From page 4

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE CONCEPCION P. PEREZ

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late CONCEPCION P. PEREZ , who died intestate and left Peso Savings account No.: 1433-143-187-323, with Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company-Batangas Main Branch, have been extrajudicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 464; Page No.94; Book No. XXX; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. RICARDO B. MANALO II.

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late PACIFICO V. MARANA., who died intestate and left shares of stocks with Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company covered by Certificate of Stock Nos. 0000043696/9309, have been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 8804; Page No.1756; Book No. IX; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. OCTAVIO A. MACATANGAY.

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Ball Point

To many, it sounds more of a “wish ko lang” story. However, we all have to give our government a chance to show force in creating changes...for the better. Budget Secretary Florencio Abad recently presented the plan to the cabinet cluster and explained that “ the government is pursuing three initiatives: transparency, accountability and citizen engagement.” Let me give these 3 a worthy acronym; TrACE! We’ll all see through what goes on in our city, municipality and in the national government. TrACE is expected to start with local governments. With the help of technology, all information needed for government transparency can be viewed by the public. It would be very interesting to see via local websites,

the governments’ budget and expenditures, plans and accomplishments as well, should be publicized. People must also be allowed to comment and place blogs in these sites. That’s what i call citizens engagement...when everyone may participate or give their opinion regarding matters of public concern. I firmly believe that when we see things happen, there’ll be no space for foul play, only appreciation and no room for doubt, only trust...these will build our new tomorrow. Let’s all support President Benigno Simeon Aquino III in his cause for good governance and battling corruption! -0Have a real blessed and bountiful New Year folks! Mabuhay to all!

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ng batas na No to Plastic! Kailangan lamang na ang mga mamamayan ay magkaisa. Huwag nawang maganap sa atin ang mga aksidenteng tulad nito. Lahat iyan ay maiiwasan, sumunod lamang tayo sa batas at mahalin ang ating kapaligiran.

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in the country, plus five by affinity. This include part of the brood of Maning, Ben, Vicky, Ate Roz, who is US citizen and travels often, and I, who live in Metro Manila and also not a mainstay in the country. Four of Vicky’s kids and two of mine are in Qatar and in Canada. One of mine was an erstwhile instructor in Qingdao U, China for three years. A few months ago, she opted to come home and share learnings with kababayans. That’s her UP orientation! A few weeks from now, I will be out of the country to be with Tatay and Inay in the US and then with my two kids in Canada for a wintry reunion. Soon sister Vicky will also leave for Canada to visit her eldest child Charmaigne and family. As of this writing, the temperature in Toronto is 19 below zero!!! Brrrrrr! Nothing like Family Oh well, it is a fact that we age, become independent and migrate, physically. It is also a fact that no matter how big one’s family is, time will come when there will eventually only be the parents by their lonesome. But with a close-knit family like ours, no one will ever really be “alone” and lonely for family members are “just a click or text away”. If ever one or two grow apart for one reason or other, it could only be because the Aclan familial values is neither dominant nor present. Biggest lesson learned is to appreciate and value family. Friends come and go but genuine and staunch family will never abandon a member, no matter what. There is nothing like family, come good or bad weather, through thick or thin!

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3. Magdala at tumugtog ng instrumentong musikal. 4. Magpalipad ng mga paru-paro at kalapati. 5. Gumawa ng “yell” na maaaring isigaw ng inyong grupo. 6. Gumawa ng makukulay na telang banner o flaglets. 7. Lumikha ng koreograpiyang ayon sa tugtog o tunog ng tambol. 8. At iba pang sa palagay ninyo ay makadadagdag ng saya at kulay ng pagdiriwang.

GENERAL INTEREST NATIONAL TIDBITS - PIA CORNER AQUINO, PRAYORIDAD ANG PAGPAPAUNLAD NG EKONOMIYA AT PAMUMUHAY NG MGA PILIPINO

Siniguro ng Palasyo na patuloy ang mga programa ni Pangulong Benigno Simeon Aquino III sa pagpapaunlad ng pamumuhay ng mga Pilipino at sa pagtutok kung paano mas mapapalago ang ekonomiya ng bansa. Ayon kay Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, nananatili ang Pangulo sa kanyang ipinangako na nakasaad sa kanyang year end message kamakailan. Dagdag pa nito na patuloy ang isinasagawa ng pamahalaan na paglilingkod sa mahihirap, pagsasaayos ng ekonomiya at pagbaka upang labanan ang korapsyon sa pamahalaan. Binigyang-diin pa ni Lacierda na hindi makasasagabal sa anumang balakin o pagpapatupad ng programa ng Punong Ehekutibo ang impeachment case laban kay Chief Justice Renato Corona na sa kasalukuyan ay nasa pangangasiwa na ng senado. Matatandaang noong Disyembre ng nagdaang taon ay may 188 ang pumabor sa Mababang Kapulungan upang isulong ang impeachment complaint laban kay Corona at kalaunan ay nalipat sa Senado.

MALACANANG NANAWAGAN SA MGA FILIPINONG NASA SYRIA NA TANGGAPIN ANG MANDATORY REPATRIATION

Muling nanawagan ang Malacanang sa may 4,000 Filipino na nasa bansang Syria na tanggapin ang alok ng pamahalaan na mandatory repatriation kasabay ng lumalalang gulo sa naturang bansa. Ayon kay Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, maraming Pilipino ang tumatanggi sa alok ng gobyerno na muling magbalik at iwanan ang kanilang mga trabaho sa Syria. Sa tala ng Philippine Embassy sa Damascus, nananatiling naka-high alert ang naturang bansa matapos ang kabi-kabilang pambobomba dito noong Disyembre 23 kung kaya’t panay ang ginagawang panawagan ng Department of Foreign Affairs sa lahat ng mga Pilipino na huwag manghinayang sa kanilang trabaho kundi mas mahalaga pa din ang mailigtas ang kanilang buhay. Sinabi ni DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario na patuloy ang panawagan ng kanilang ahensya sa mga dokumentado at maging hindi dokumentadong Pinoy na makipagtulungan para sa kanilang kaligtasan. Samantala, sinabi ni Lacierda na lahat ng pagkumbinsi ay ginagawa ng pamahalaan upang mapapayag ang mga Pilipino na bumalik ng Pilipinas upang huwag silang madamay sa matinding kaguluhan sa Syria. Isang paraan din ito kung saan makikita ang pagiging seryoso ng pamahalaan na mailigtas ang mga Pilipino sa anumang uri ng kapahamakan. Simula pa noong Marso 2011, may 434 Pilipino na ang naibalik sa bansa at inaasahang madaragdagan pa ang bilang nito.

MGA BIKTIMA NG PAPUTOK, BUMABA

Bumaba ng 13 porsiyento ang mga kasong kaugnay ng paputok sa pagsapit ng bagong taon kumpara sa naitalang mga kaso noong 2010. Ayon kay Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma at Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte ang resultang ito ay bunga ng masigasig na kampanya ng pamahalaan upang iwasan ang paggamit ng mapanganib na paputok sa pagdiriwang ng bagong taon. Maituturing na “generally peaceful” ang pagsalubong sa bagong taon at patuloy pa din ang kampanya ng pamahalaan upang mas lalo pa itong mabawasan. Mismong si Pangulong Benigno Aquino III ang nanguna sa panawagan ng Department of Health (DOH) na iwasan ang pagtangkilik sa mga paputok na mapanganib sa kalusugan at buhay ng mga tao. Sa taong ito ipinatupad ng DOH ang kanilang APIR o aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction campaign sa tulong ng Philippine National Police (PNP) at iba pang ahensya upang mabawasan at maiwasan ang masaktan o mamatayan sa pagsalubong ng Bagong taon.

Mabuting Balita

Mc 1:21-28

Pumunta si Jesus at ang kanyang mga alagad sa Capernaum at nagturo siya sa sinagoga sa mga Araw ng Pahinga. Nagulat ang mga tao sa kanyang pangangaral sapagkat nangaral siya nang may kapangyarihan, hindi gaya ng mga guro ng Batas. May tao sa sinagoga na inaalihan ng maruming espiritu. Sumagot ito: “Ano ang kailangan mo sa akin, Jesus na taga-Nazaret? Para ipahamak kami kaya ka dumating. Alam ko kung sino ka: ang Banal na Diyos.” Ngunit iniutos sa kanya ni Jesus: “Tumahimik ka’t lumabas sa kanya.” Matinding niyugyog ng espiritu ang taong iyon at pagkasigaw nang malakas ay saka lumabas. Talagang takang-taka ang lahat at nag-usap-usap sila: “Ano ito? Bagong pagtuturo na may kapangyarihan! Inuutusan niya kahit maruruming espiritu at sinusunod nila siya.” At lumaganap ang katanyagan niya saan man sa buong lupain ng Galilea.

Sight Deacon’s Mass 2nd Week after Christmas Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Read: Psalm 85, 87; Joshua 3: 14—4: 7; Ephesians 5: 1-20; John 9: 1-12, 35-38 For information, prayer and/ or counseling, feel free to mail to: dcn_nitopastor@yahoo.com The church is the visible representation of Jesus on earth, being the Head of the church, we are His body. Our nation is predominantly Christian in population but, sadly eighty percent do not go to church. These people defy the church thinking that it is alright with God to just go directly to Him instead of going to church. So they made themselves hermits that they do not mingle with the body of Christ. Then they stray from God’s set direction. Some of us go to church sometimes when we feel like going and not as often as the Eucharist is celebrated simply because worship is not a part of our lifestyle. Our prayers are filled with earthly desires rather than with what is truly necessary, to desire for the light of God that enables us to live a harmonious and holy life. Nevertheless, our Gospel today gives us a fundamental pattern on how to sight Jesus in His daily visitation in our lives through our defects and failures. Who wants defects and failures? But God’s purpose for these odd things that mar us is for us to put God in His rightful place in our hearts. Being able to restore us, His works are displayed in us. It is basic that we accept the fact that nothing happens that is not known to God. Paul said, “And no creature is hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him (Hebrews 4: 13).” Nothing happens in this world that is not a part of God’s plan. Solomon said, “The Lord has made

everything for His purpose, even the wicked in the day of evil (Proverbs 16: 4).” St. Paul who suffered all his life as a Christian understood this that he wrote, “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5: 18).” Being able to give thanks in the midst of opposi-

CHANGING GLORY TO GLORY Dcn. JP “Nito” Pastor tions is actually sharing in the divinity of Christ who was the first to suffer for our sake. Clearly here, defects and failures give us a change of heart and in all humility and submission trust God to work healing and restoration in our lives. Our Psalm attests to this, “Thou didst forgive the iniquity of Thy people; restore us, O God of our salvation. Indeed, the Lord will give what is good; and our land will yield its produce (Psalm 85: 2a; 4a; 12).” A man blind from birth passed the sight of Jesus and His disciples asked Him as regards to who sinned that the man was blind, he or his parents. Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents, but it was in order that the works of God might be displayed in him (John 9: 3; 5).” Jesus opened the eyes of the blind man; a work displayed publicly made the people to believe. Can we admit that we are also blind—having defects and failures that we need God to work in us restoration? And when His works are displayed in us, some people are restored? My son JV’s death was, on his part, a glorious vindication by God. However, his death was, on my part, a chance to live out forgiveness. On the other, my bankruptcy became a chance for me to hold on to

God even tighter. Holding on to God took me to even stick closer to my eighty two-year old father with whom I struggled and had constant conflicts since the beginning. I sight those as the works of God in His daily visitation in my life. Jesus’ daily visitation and Bible study increase my familiarity with Him more intensely. His light developed in me the love for worship. King James Version says, “Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (Psalm 29: 2b).” It is not riches and earthly success that stand in beauty before the presence of the Almighty in His sanctuary but the beauty in living a holy life, in holiness, that we stand in beauty before Him. Reconciliation is holiness and it puts to zero the very costly price we put on our self-made principles that keep us apart from people just because we firmly believe we are right and they are wrong. The Scripture on Christian values tells us,“Actually, then, it is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded (1 Corinthians 6: 7)? ‘Self-righteousness’ that builds a condemning and irreconcilable personality in people cannot measure up to ‘Godly righteousness’founded on love. Paul said, “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good (Romans 12: 9).” Defects and failures are great works of God and worth embracing like the cross of Jesus for they bring us close to God and peace with all men. God is the Supreme Orchestrator of life that in the darkest hour of life, we know we are secured and we do not waver in unbelief. Paul said, “Walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5: 7).” What memorial can we keep as a sign because now, we are able to sight Jesus in His daily visitation in our lives? In our Second Appointed Lesson, this is the sign that we ought to manifest, to, “Walk in love, just as also Christ loved you, and gave Himself up for us. Walk as children of light (Ephesians 5: 2; 8c).” This memorial is a sign that truly, we believe God, Immanuel, is living within us.

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Pulsong Batangueño

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“Napakaimposible naman na mapalaki ang daan dito sa Batangas kaya sana ang masulosyunan ay traffic, huwag na maglagay ng pay parking para lumuwag ang kalsada, maglagay na lamang ng isang lugar na parking area mismo yung walang bayad. Maglagay din ng overpass sa may tapat ng UB at St. Bridget para maiwasan ang trapiko.” - Eddie De Belen, Tricycle Driver Brgy. Wawa, Batangas City “Magpagawa ng cover court para naman makilala ang aming lugar para duon maipon ipon ang mga kabataan sa amin para naman masaya. Yun lang, kasi ayos naman sa aming lugar.” - Clyde Drexler Festijo, Sampaga East, Batangas City “Umunlad ang barangay. Ang maganda eh magkaroon ng nurse ang bawat barangay para matugunan ang kalusugan ng mga bata sa bawat lugar. Ang isang barangay kailangan ng pondo para maayos ang lugar katulad ng istraktura, maglagay ng arko para malaman na barangay na ito, mawala din ang mga batang lansangan yung mga mamalimos katulad ng badjao hindi sa pinandidirian natin sila ay dahil nananakit sila. Sana ay masulosyunan ito at mapaalis ng DSWD. Ang isa pang problema ay ang imbornal, kapag umuulan eh baha agad kapag ka umulan ng buong araw ay bahang baha na dito eh kailangan na masulosyunan dahil maraming naaapektuhan. Pati na rin ang mga nagtataasang puno na malapit sa kuryente ay dapat ipaputol ng may-ari ng lote upang hindi ito umabot sa kuryente.” - Agusto Martinez, Hepe ng Brgy. Tanod Brgy. 18, Batangas City Lahat tayo ay gusto ng maayos na pagbabago. Kailangan ng bawat Batangueño ang pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan upang makamit natin ang minimithing pagbabago at ikagaganda ng Batangas. SunStar

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ADS / LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late POTENCIANO MACATANGAY, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Concepcion, Batangas City, covered by TD No. 037-01657; containing an area of 1,681 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 405; Page No. 82; Book No. 68; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. PEPITO D. MENDOZA. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE TEODORA PISIG WITH SALE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late; LAZARO VILLEGAS MALIJAN, who died intestate left two (2) parcels of land situated at Sto. Tomas Batangas ; covered by TCT Nos T-42094 & 42095, containing an areas of 221 sq. meters and 222 sq. meters more or less has been extra judicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 129; Page No. 26; Book No. VI Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. RAUL E. ABANG.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late TEODORA PISIG, who died intestate left a parcel of land covered by TCT No. 073-01432 situated in Pinamucan Proper, Batangas City containing an area of 2,800 sq. meters more or less has been extra judicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 368; Page No. 75; Book No. 16 Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. GILBERT L. MACATANGAY, JD.

SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late BONIFACIO AGUILAR, who died intestate and left several parcels of land situated at Pinamucan Ibaba, Batangas City; covered by TD Nos. 072-00632; 07200657; 072-00643; 072-00768 & TD No. 072-00928 (residential); containing an areas of 3,202 sq.m., 5,000 sq.m., 4,940 sq.m., 28,623 sq.m., & 84 sq.m., respectively; have been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 368; Page No. 75; Book No. 68; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. PEPITO D. MENDOZA. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012 DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late JUAN ATIENZA, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Niogan, Lemery Batangas; covered by OCT No. EP-09628, containing an area of 5,724 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled with absolute sale by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 456; Page No. 93; Book No. 140; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. SOFRONIO A. HERNANDEZ. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late JUAN GEGA, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Biga, Lobo Batangas; covered by OCT NO. P-32139; containing an area of 31,284 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 422; Page No. 86; Book No. 135; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. SOFRONIO A. HERNANDEZ. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late CASIMERO CAPUNO, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Sta. Monica, San Luis, Batangas, covered by OCT No. P-2405; containing an area of 920 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 37; Page No. 9; Book No. 140; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. SOFRONIO A. HERNANDEZ. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late MAMERTA MORALES ENCARNACION, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Sampaloc, Talisay Batangas; covered by TD No. 28-001100378, containing an area of 370 sq.m., more or less, has been self-adjudicated by her heirs as per Doc. No. 141; Page No. 10; Book No. X; Series of 2010 of Notary Public ATTY. JOSE A. ARABULO.

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late JUAN DUÑO, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at San Isidro, Batangas City TD No. 081-00934; containing an area of 189 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 18; Page No. 4; Book No. XXIV; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. TEODULFO A. DEGUITO. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE

SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ROSALINO PETALINO and BIENVINIDA E. PETALINO, who both died intestate and left several parcels of land situated at Concepcion, Batangas City; covered by TD Nos. 037-02467; 037-02469; 037-02468; 037-01678; 037-00735; 037-01676; 037-01647; 03700688; containing an area of 476 sq.m., 1,323 sq.m., 342 sq.m., 3,908 sq.m., 282 s2q.m., 1,119 sq.m., 1,032 sq.m., 64 sq.m., respectively; have been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 96; Page No. 20; Book No. XXIV; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. TEODULFO A. DEGUITO. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late NICOLAS MARASIGAN, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Catandala Ibaan, Batangas; covered by TD No. 09000600361, containing an area of 540 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 426; Page No. 86; Book No. 5; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. FRANCISCO T. GUERRA. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late MARTA MARASIGAN, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Catandala Ibaan, Batangas; covered by TD No. 09000600362; containing an area of 32.5 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 431; Page No. 87; Book No. 5; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. FRANCISCO T. GUERRA. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late MAXIMO BERON, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Sta. Rita, Batangas City, covered by TCT No. T-41251; containing an area of 1,286 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 462; Page No. 93; Book No. XXIII; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. TEODULFO A. DEGUITO. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ANASTACIO ACORDA MACARAIG and MARIA CUSTODIO MACARAIG, who both died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Sta. Rita and Banaba, Batangas City; covered by OCT No. RO-193(30302), containing an area of 12,394 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled with waiver of rights by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 172; Page No. 36; Book No. III; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. NEIL ADRIAN B. PARGAS. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ANTONIO M. MORILLO and CELINA M. MORILLO, who both died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Nonong Casto, Lemery Batangas; covered by TCT No. T-1819, containing an area of 29, 712 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 361; Page No. 74; Book No. XXIII; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. HERMOGENES C. DE CASTRO, JR. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ANTONINO M. ANDAYA, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Sawang, Lobo Batangas; covered by TD No. 13-0024-00481, containing an area of 2,705 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 84; Page No. 18; Book No. 138; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. SOFRONIO A. HERNANDEZ.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late SPS. CRISTINO ESCAREZ and JUANA BACAY, who both died intestate left two (2) parcels of land situated at San Andres, Isla Verde Batangas City; covered by Tax Dec. Nos. 079-00304 & 079-00297, containing an areas of 1,059 sq.m., (Hortland), 200 sq. meters ( res.) & 1,636 sq.m., (Hortland), 200 sq.m., (res.) respectively, has been extrajudicially settled and among their heirs as per Doc. No. 274; Page No. 56; Book No. 68 Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. PEPITO D. MENDOZA.

SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012

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JANUARY 9-15, 2012

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SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE FAUSTINO DIMACULANGAN WITH WAIVER OF SHARES Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late FAUSTINO DIMACULANGAN, who died intestate left a half parcel of land situated in the Barrio of Parang, Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas, covered by TCT Nos. T-87794; T-65495; TD No. 16-0002-00473; TCT No. T-61999; TD No. 16-0002-00940; TD No. 004-00003 & 018-00692; containing an areas of 766 sq. meters, 573 sq.m., 88.35 sq.m., 831 sq.m., 593.32 sq.m., 180 sq.m., & 125 sq.m., more or less has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 315; Page No. 64; Book No. III; Series of 2011 of Notary Public of MARIAGRETA R. RESURRECCION. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late RICARDO S. BUQUIR, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Barrio Bukal, Mun. of Padre Garcia, Batangas; covered by TITLE No. CT-2661, containing an area of 10,000 sq. m.; have been extrajudicially settled with waiver of rights by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 466; Page No. 95; Book No. 159; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. SOFRONIO A. HERNANDEZ. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 2 & 9, & 16, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late AGAPITA ASI HERNANDEZ, who died intestate and left several parcels of land situated at Mahabang Dahilig, Batangas City and Sto. Nino, Batangas City; covered by TD Nos. 059-00745; 059-00746; 05900781; 059-00813; 059-00820; 059-00947; 09401237; 094-01236; 059-00930; containing an areas of 4,060 sq.m.; 4,060 sq.m. 8,090 sq.m.; 8,115 sq.m.; 8,114 sq.m. 2,917 sq.m.; 5,590 sq. m., 8,090 sq. m., & 2,400 sq.m. respectively, has been extrajudicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 441; Page No. 89; Book No. 78; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. ROLANDO B. VILLA DEL REY. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late VIDAL P. MAGNAYE and SOLIDAD P. MAGNAYE, who both died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Lapu-lapu, Ibaan, Batangas; covered by TD No. 09000900469, containing an area of 662 sq. m.; have been extrajudicially settled by and among their heirs as per Doc. No.411; Page No. 83; Book No. V; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. FRANCISO GUERRA. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 2 & 9, & 16, 2012 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHT NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late BENITO MACATANGAY, who died intestate and left a Meter Deposit Refund (MDR) and Service Deposit Refund (SDR) with Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) Meter Base under Service Identification Number 283744401-7; has been extrajudicially settled with waiver of right by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 417; Page No. 83; Book No. XXVII-A; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. ARIEL. M. REYES. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2011 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late EDUARDO M. LEYESA, who both died intestate and left a parcel of land situated in the Barrio of Sambat Ilaya, Batangas City; covered by TCT No. T-3872, containing an area of 199 sq. m.; have been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No.600; Page No. 120; Book No. X; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. GREGORIO T. ORTEGA. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2011

ADS / LEGAL NOTICES REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 12, LIPA CITY IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF CARMENCITO A. MACASAET CARMENCITO A. MACASAET, Petitioner -versusSP PROC. 2011-0668 THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OF LIPA CITY, BATANBGAS Respondents x - - - - - -- - - - -- - - -- - -- - - - - -x ORDER A verified petition filed by CARMENCITO A. MACASAET, praying that after due notice, publication and hearing, an order be issued to correct the name of Petitioner from “CARMENCITA” to CARMENCITO A. MACASAET; and to change the gender of petitioner from “F” which stands for Female to “M” which stands for Male, the true gender of petitioner. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, notice is hereby given that the instant petition is set for hearing before this Court, sitting at New Hall of Justice Bldg., Lipa City on February 28, 2012 at 8:30 in the morning on which date, time and place, all persons interested may appear and show cause why on should not be granted. Let this case be published at the expense of the petitioner, for (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Batangas, including Lipa City Also, let the Local Civil Registrar of Lipa City, Civil Registrar General-NSO Diliman, Quezon City, the Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, and the petitioner and respondent, be furnished each with a copy of this Order, together with a copy of the Petition and its annexes. Pursuant to the Resolution of the Supreme Court dated October 16, 2002, an Administrative Matter No. 01-1-07, the Branch Clerk of Court is directed to immediately furnished the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Lipa City with a copy of this Order so that the same may be published in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Drcree No. 1079. SO ORDERED Lipa City, December 12, 1011 (SGD) DANILO S. SANDOVAL This is to certify that copies of this Order have been sent by personal service to the Prosecutor Office, Lipa City and by registered mail to Atty. Jerry R. Marasigan, OSG, LCR Lipa City, NSO petitioner and the respondents, this 13 th of December 2011.

(SGD) JOSE JONNEL U. SEVILLA Branch Clerk of Court

SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE CIPRIANO CLERIGO WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late CIPRIANO CLERIGO who died intestate left four (4) parcels of land situated in the Barangay of Mahabang Parang, Batangas City; covered by TCT No. T-53976, & TD Nos. 060-01678; 060-01675 & 060-01198, respectively, has been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 48; Page No. 10; Book No. XXV Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. ILUMINADO O. CUEVAS, CPA. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MAURO ALIENTO and SATURNINA VILLENA, who both died intestate and left left several parcels of land situated in Poblacion, Batangas City; Noble Street, Batangas City; Sta. Rita, Batangas City; Paharang East, Batangas City; covered by TCT Nos. T-25975RT-918 (25975); TD No. 006-00477 T-RT917(38183); TD Nos. 069-00937 & 069-00844; containing an areas of 181.50 sq. m; 259 sq. m; 404 sq.m. 13,794 sq.m., & 23,475 sq.m. respectively, have been extra judicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 42; Page No. 9; Book No. XXIV Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. TEODULFO A. DEGUITO. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONL TRIAL COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 86 TAAL, BATANGAS

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late VICENTA ALCANCIA, who died intestate and left a parcel of land situated at Buli Taal, Batangas; covered by TD/ARP No.27-0006-00922; containing an area of 979 sq.m., more or less, has been extrajudicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 327; Page No. 65; Book No. V; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. EDMUNDO S. GUMAPAC.

F-11-2011 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Upon Application for Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage (Under Act No. 32135, as Amended) filed by the RURAL BANK OF ODIONGAN, INC., LEMERY BRANCH, LEMERY, BATANGAS, with principal office at Lemery Batangas the mortgagee against ARLYN MARCELLANA (Atty-in-Fact of EUFROCINA S. MARCELLANA with postal address at Apacay, Taal, Batangas, the mortgagor to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 29, 2011 is in the amount of ONE HUNDRED NINETY THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO PESOS (Php 193,472.00) Philippine Currency covering the principal debt interest and penalties plus fees and expenses in connection with the sale also secured by the said mortgage, the undersigned Ex-Officio Sheriff or his duly authorized representative announces that on Janury 25, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter in the main entrance of the municipal building of Taal, Batangas, he will sell at public auction for cash to the highest bidder in Philippine Currency the following real property and all the improvements thereon, to wit : ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 002-00688

SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ILDEFONSA BALMES ARELLANO, who died intestate and left two (2) parcels of land situated at Simlong, Batangas City; covered by TD Nos. 085-01217 & 08500955, containing an areas of 4,248 sq.m., & 10,733 sq.m., respectively; have been extrajudicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 134; Page No. 28; Book No. CLXIV; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. CIPRIANO U. ASILO. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late SATURNINO TITO TAMAYO, who died intestate and several parcels of land situated at Pallocan East, Batangas City and Sampaga, Batangas City; covered by TD Nos. 071-05067; 071-05071; 071-05073, OCT NO. O-1240; TD No. 075-06888(residential bldg.) & OCT No. O-1239; containing an areas of 3,537 sq.m., 58 sq.m., & 36 sq.m., 10,745 sq.m., 164.50 sq.m., & 1,500 sq.m., respectively; have been extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 110: Page No. 22; Book No. XIX; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. TEODULFO A. DEGUITO. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012

“A parcel of land Agricultural land, together with all the improvements thereon, located at Apacay, Taal Batangas; containing an area of 3,633 sq.m., more or less, bounded on the N., by Aln-025,104,023,022; on the S., by Aln-054; on the E., by Brgy. Road; and on the W., by Aln-051, with an assessed value of Php18,240,00, declared, in the name of Eufrocina S. Marcellana.”

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late PACIENCIA ORTILLA, who died intestate and left a parcel of and situated at Brgy. Tumaway, Talisay Batangas; covered by TD No. 2521, containing an area of 4,074 sq.m., more or less, has been self-adjudicated by her heirs as per Doc. No. 2; Page No. 2; Book No. II; Series of 2012 of Notary Public ATTY. ERNESTO M. MAIQUEZ.

Prospective buyers and bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title to the above-described property and the encumbrance thereon if there be any. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on February 1, 2012 at 10:00 in the morning without further notice. Taal, Batangas, December 14, 2011. (SGD) GREGORIO M. MANINGAT. Acting Sheriff/Interpreter III Published by : SUN.STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER Edited at Batangas City; Posted at Taal, Batangas Date of Sale ; January 25, 2012 SUN·STAR PEOPLES COURIER DecEMBER 26, 2011 & JanUARY 2 & 9, 2012 AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late YOLANDA A. JARENO, who died intestate and left four (4) parcels of land situated at Brgy. A. Brgy. Namuco, Poblacion , Rosario Batangas; covered by OCT Nos. P-14247; TCT Nos. 54580; T-43432 & T-44329; containing an areas of 464 sq.m., 3,868 sq.m., 5,972 sq.m., & 186 sq.m., respectively; have been self-adjudication by her heir as per Doc. No. 82; Page No. 17; Book No. XVII; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. STEVEN J. YANSON.

SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ISABEL GONZALES-BUROG WITH PARTITION NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late ISABEL GONZALES-BUROG, who died intestate and left three (3) parcels of land situated at Soro-soro Ilaya, Batangas City; Soro-Soro Ibaba, Batangas City covered by TD Nos. 089-01913; 088-01240 & 089-01224, containing an areas of 14,040 sq.m., 410 sq.m., & 1,072 sq.m., respectively; have been extrajudicially settled with partition by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 365; Page No. 74; Book No. 16; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. GILBERT L. MACATANGAY, JD. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER JANUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2012 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE EUFEMIA B. LONTOK WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND SALE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late EUFEMIA B. LONTOK, who died intestate left four (4) parcels of land covered by TCT No. T-4331 ( Tax Dec. No. 035-00795) and Improvements Tax Dec No. 03501501, containing an area of 199 sq. meters situated in the Barrio of Calicanto, Batangas City; Tax Dec. No. 100-01788, containing an area of 4691 sq. meters situated in Talumpoc Kanluran, Batangas City and Tax Dec. No. 101-01503, situated in Talumpoc Silangan, Batangas City, containing an area of 1,630 sq. meters more or less has been extra judicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc.No. 378; Page No. 77; Book 16; Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. GILBERT L. MACATANGAY, JD. SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012

SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late JOSE DIEZ, who died intestate and left two (2) parcels of land situated at Poblacion, Taal Batangas; covered by ARP No. 27-0001-00885, containing an areas of 126 sqm., & 374 sq.m., respectively; have been extrajudicially settled with waiver of rights by and among his heirs as per Doc. No. 335; Page No. 68; Book No. 140; Series of 2011 of Notary Public ATTY. SOFRONIO A. HERNANDEZ.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MARIA LUISA N. ATIENZA, who died intestate left a parcel of land covered by ARPN 001-01037/ PIN 02427-001-11-038, ARPN 001-01038 / PIN 024-27-00111-03881 and ARPN 001-01056/ PIN 024-27-001-11049, containing an areas of 105 sq.m., 71.52 sq. meters & 51 sq.m., respectively, has been extrajudicially settled by and among her heirs as per Doc. No. 321; Page No. 66; Book No. VII Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. DANIEL D. REYES.

SUN·STAR PEOPLE’S COURIER DECEMBER 26, 2011, JANUARY 2 & 9, 2012

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JANUARY 9-15, 2012

GENERAL INTEREST 2012 Predictions external influences to affect those relationships, either at home or work, and maintain a level head during times of disputes or differences of opinion. Taurus are notoriously passionate about the people and beliefs they care about and can be rather affectionate as well as fiercely loyal. These qualities serve the Bull well this year who should make it a point to express their feelings, verbally, emotionally, and physically to those they love. Make time to socialize with family and friends while taking a break from stress and tension. Taurus has no trouble making new friends and 2012 is no different, especially the very end of the year when new relationships could form. But, do take care while engaging in one of your great debates not to offend those who aren’t yet fond of you, although everyone is usually completely enraptured by your wit, wisdom, and knowledge on a wide variety of interesting subjects. Career and Finance: Taurus should expect both ups and downs in the world of career and finance during 2012. The first quarter of the year isn’t exactly the best time for promotions, raises, or for undertaking any new business ventures, risky or otherwise. Make it a point to avoid any hasty investments or sudden career moves while focusing on will power and determination to persevere. Regardless of the industry or type of career, Taurus should bide their time wisely in 2012 while waiting for the last two quarters to bring about more encouraging prospects and situations. And for those involved in research or education in some capacity, a good opportunity may arise early on in the year. Health: The Bull should be on the look out for potential health problems during the final quarter of the year as well as the chance for being affected in some way by a minor accident in the third quarter. Although usually generally healthy and robust, Taurus should watch for things like stomach conditions or those affecting the lungs toward the end of the year like coughs, colds, and respiratory ailments. Listen to the often subtle signals sent by the body while making exercise and nutrition finally a priority. Overall, Taurus should expectsurviving 2012 to bring with it a mixed bag of highs and lows while preparing to face some possible setbacks along with a number of notable achievements and exciting changes that have long been in the works. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Gemini, the sign represented by the symbol of the Twins in the zodiac, is perhaps the most interesting and complex of all the twelve horoscope signs. These innovative and creative people born between the days of May 21st and June 21st possess a highly intellectual mind

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One of the most important lessons learned from books like The Millionaire Next Door is that you might be surprised at who is wealthy. Indeed, the point of the book is that many of the people we think of as “ordinary” might actually be millionaires. However, they don’t look like what our idea of a millionaire should be. And that’s an important concept to grasp as you live a frugal lifestyle. Instead of trying to look at though you have more money than you do, you should be striving to live within your means, and live as though you have less than you do. Whom are You Trying to Impress? Before you make a purchase, it’s a good idea to stop and ask yourself why you want it. In many cases, the reason might actually be that you are trying to impress someone — not that you need it, or that it truly believe it will substantially increase your quality of life or your enjoyment of life. Our society places a high value on the status symbols that go with wealth. As result, many of us try to appear as though we are just as wealthy — just as “good” — as everyone around us. We often refer to this phenomenon as “keeping up with the Joneses.” Sadly, this type of mindset actually results in widespread debt. A lot of this has to do with the fact that there is a lot of posing going on. You see that someone has something, and you think that you “should” have it as well; you don’t want others to think that you aren’t “rich enough” to afford the same things. The especially disappointing part is that you might be keeping up

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with someone who can’t afford those things, either. Chances are, the Joneses are buying on credit to appear richer than they are. So you are really just keeping up with their debt! Don’t Compare Yourself to Others Rather than comparing yourself to others, compare yourself to yourself. If you want to use credit cards as part of a frugal lifestyle to earn points, that’s fine as long as you can pay of the card each month. However, using the credit card to buy something because you think that you “should” have it because soand-so down the block has one is folly. For one thing, your neighbor might have gone into debt to pay for it! And, even if he or she hasn’t, what does it matter? Consider your own priorities and your own preferences. Nearly everyone in our neighborhood has a TV that is at least 50”. Ours, though, is 32”. Watching on a big TV just isn’t a priority for us, and we don’t feel like we need to rush out and buy a TV, just so that it matches in size with our friends’. On the other hand, we like Mac computers. So, we would rather spend a little more on our computers, and keep the smaller TV. Our neighbors, though, might have different priorities. And that’s just fine. Bottom Line Your spending needs to be based on you. Rather than buying items to look richer than you are, and racking up debt, be content with what you have, and focus on purchasing the items that are most important to you. You might not look “rich”, but you will have true wealth.

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along with a pleasant demeanor and an innate charm that instantly draws others to them, making them popular in whatever circles they choose to travel. The Twins should look forward to a year of excitement and success in 2012 along with a rare chance to recuperate a few losses, financial and otherwise, that were experienced in the past year. Love and Relationships: Gemini is known for their extreme trustworthiness and ability to bring out the best in others, making it rather easy for them to make and maintain relationships. However, in this upcoming year, the Twins will want to keep their argumentative, questioning, and suspicious natures neatly in check if they want to continue enjoying harmonious personal relationships, especially with their significant others. Gemini should wisely use the second half of 2012 to mend any fences that were broken during the first two quarters of the year due to flared tempers or loose tongues and rely on their great ability to bring peace to just about any type of situation. Career and Finance: The beginning of the near year may bring about some strife in the workplace or on the career front with questions arising surrounding income in the first quarter. Instead of expecting a pay increase or promotion now, channel your energy toward other creative endeavors that just may turn out to be rather lucrative. From March until the end of June Gemini could see their career related goals come to fruition as income and productivity both are on the rise. Thanks to favorable planetary positioning, the Twins can expect a profitable year provided plenty of patience is utilized, something that Gemini often lacks in spite of their best intentions. For Twins who are interested in furthering their education, fickleness and trouble concentrating can both prove to be real barriers, but with the will to succeed and coming to terms with the fact that you simply perform better under pressure, you will be able to achieve whatever you want. Also look for some confidence boosters in unexpected places during the last few months of the year which will greatly help to give you that extra push needed to realize all of your goals. Health: Despite all of the general odds the Twins should have a relatively healthy year in 2012. Although under the retrograde of planet Mars, Gemini will want to be on the watch for potential health problems that relate to either digestion or the nervous system. This is particularly true during the first two to three months and again during the fall again due to Mars along with some help from Venus also in retrograde. All in all, Gemini should look for a dynamic, exciting year that is rich with surprises as well as emotional fulfillment while surviving 2012.

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BAGONG SASAKYAN

Ngayong 2012 marami sa ating mga Batangueño ang naghahangad ng pagbabago kaya naman ipinahayag nila ang kanilang opinyon, saloobin at kurukuro kung ano ang gusto nilang mangyari tungo sa ikagaganda ng Batangas. Ang Tanong: “Ano ang gusto ninyong gawin ng pamahalaan sa inyong lugar ngayong 2012?” “Kalsada po, sana mapaayos ang kalsada sa amin ay baku-bako na. Sana mapaayos yun para mapadali sa mga dumadaang sasakyan. Perwisyo kasi sa aming mga byahero ang baku-bakong daan. Yun lang naman yung gusto ko na sana matulungan ng pamahalaan ang mabigyan ng pondo para mapaayos ito.” - Vivian Diaño Lobo, Batangas “Di ba taga palengke ako, ano sana huwag naman kalabanin ang palengke ng tiangge. Sana hindi nila pinayagan na maglagay ng tiangge sa may plaza kasi kakompetensya namin sila. Sana huwag na maglagay ng iba pang establishments kasi humihina yung palengke. Ang gusto ko lang buhayin nila at ibalik sa dati ang palengke.” - Kim Carpio Hilltop, Batangas City Businesswoman “Sa kagaya kong estudyante wala naman akong pakialam sa mga istraktura na pinapatupad ng pamahalaan. Ang gusto ko lang magbigay sila ng financial aid for education. Kasi sa katulad naming business student nagiging empleyado ang aming bagsak so sana masuportahan man lang ang aming edukasyon at ituro sa tao how money works for us.” - Christian Mark Parcon Lipa City “Sa aming lugar okay naman ang kalsada, may health center din, May mga ilaw ang daan, laging may suporta ng tubig, kaya para sa akin ayos naman ang patakaran ng aming pamahalaan.” - Nonel Villalobos Alalum San Pascual, Batamgas BHPI Company Driver “Sana may maibigay na pondo ang pamahalaan dito sa aming lugar para naman mapaayos ang kalsada na sobrang hirap daanan ng sasakyan dahil marming bato at baku-bako. Napakahirap din lalo na kapag tag-ulan, laging baha. Sana malagyan din ng mga ilaw ang daan para maliwanag at hindi delikado sa gabi.” - Melody Catapang Gulod Lemery, Batangas “Sana mapaayos ang pathway sa amin lalo na ang nasa tabi ng ilog kasi gumuho na ito, delikado sa mga naglalakad lalo na kapag gabi. Meron din itong malaking butas sa daan at bakubako pa kaya napakadelikado talaga at napakahirap ng daan dahil ito ay makitid at delikado lalo kapag umuulan. Lagyan din ng ilaw dahil looban pa ang lugar namin.” - Lester Marasigan Libjo, Batangas “Sa aming lugar ay maayos naman may health center kami, nagbibigay naman sila ng mga gamot at nagbabahay para ibigay ang mga ito para sa bakuna ng mga bata, maayos din ang eskwelahan. Isa lang ang gusto ko gawin ng pamahalaan ang mabigyan kami ng pondo para sa pa-ilaw sa aming kalsada dahil talagang napakadilim sa gabi.” - Mark Lester Salazar Taal, Batangas To Page 7

Blessing ng mga Bagong Sasakyang. Ang pababasbas sa naturang mga bagong sasakyan ay

ginampanan ni Fr. Conrado Castillo, Parish Priest ng Basilica ng Immaculada Conception sa mga bagong sasakyang pinagkaloob ni Mayor Vilma Abaya-Dimacuha. Tinatayang humigit kumulang P15 milyon ang kabuuang halaga ang nasabing mga sasakyan.

18 bagong Sasakyan Ipinagkaloob ni Mayor Vilma A. Dimacuha By Ronna Endaya Contreras

Humigit kumulang P15M ang kabuoang halaga ng 18 bagong sasakyang ipinagkaloob ni Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha sa ibat-ibang departamento ng pamahalaang lungsod. Personal na iniabot ni Mayor Dimacuha sa mga pinuno ng ibat-ibang tanggapan ang susi ng nabanggit na mga sasakyan na makakatulong sa pagganap ng tungkulin ng mga ito. ito ay ginanap sa People’s Quadrangle pagkatapos ng flag ceremony. Tumanggap ng brand new Toyota Innova na nagkakahalaga ng P800,000 ang City Market Office, CRO at GSD. Labing-isang tanggapan naman ang tumanggap ng Mitsubishi FB na nagkaka-

halaga ng P799,750. Ang mga ito ay ang PSMU, BPLO, ENRO, PIO, DSS/TDRO, CHO, Assessor’s, ABC, CSWD. Dalawang service vehicle ang tinanggap ng CEO at Batangas City PNP. Hangarin ni Mayor Dimacuha ang ibayong pagsuporta sa kapulisan upang mapalakas ang kampanya laban sa kriminalidad. Samantala, may 11 bagong motorsiklo naman ang inilaan upang magamit sa operasyon ng City Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC). Ang pagbabasbas sa naturang mga bagong sasakyan ay ginampanan ni Fr. Conrado Castillo, Parish Priest ng Basilica ng Immaculada Conception. Lubos ang pasasalamat ng mga department heads kay Mayor Dimacuha at nangakong higit na pag-iibayuhin ang kanilang tungkulin at pagseserbisyo publiko.

Social Pension Para sa 200 Seniors BATANGAS CITY - May 200 na katatandaan sa lungsod ng Batangas na may edad 77 pataas ang nakatanggap ng kanilang Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizen para sa 3rd at 4th quarter ng taong ito. Ito ay alin sunod sa Republic Act 9994 o ang Expanded Senior Citizen Act. 122 sa mga pensioner na ito ay nakatanggap ng halagang P 3000 bawat isa habang 78 naman ay nakatanggap ng P 6000. Sila yaong mga kapalit ng mga pensioner na sumakabilang buhay na kung kaya’t buo nilang natanggap ang kanilang pension para sa buong taon. Sa nasabing batas, pagkakalooban ng halagang limandaang piso kada buwan ang mga higit na nangangailangan na

senior citizen. Ito ay matatanggap nila sa bawat quarter ng taon. Ayon pa RA 9994, ang halagang ito ay bilang tulong pinansyal para sa kalusugan ng mga pangunahing mamamayan ng bansa. Ang nasabing programa ay mula sa pagsusulong ng pamahalaang nasyunal sa pamamagitan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development o DSWD. Ayon kay Mila Española, hepe ng City Social Welfare and Development Office o SunStar

CSWDO, ang mga senior citizen na nakatanggap ng social pension ay mga indigent na katatandaan at walang anumang pension na natatanggap. Lubos ang pasasalamat ng mga beneficiaries tulad ni Aling Flor Manalo ng barangay Liponpon, Isla Verde, 78 taong gulang, may 9 na anak at 20 apo. Aniya, malaking tulong ito bilang pang-ayuda sa kanyang pagpapagamot at ilang pangaraw-araw na gastusin. (Monina Fernandez/ REC)

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2012 PREDICTIONS

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Mature and intelligent Capricorn, represented in the zodiac by the goat, boasts a great sense of mental stability and many admirable qualities. Capricorns, those admirable people born between December 22nd and January 19th, are practical, patient, forward thinking, confident individuals who carry with them a deep sense of purpose. This ambitious earth sign that’s ruled by the planet Saturn is in store for quite a few surprises in 2012 along with one well deserved success after another. Love and Relationships: Contentment abounds and love flows freely at home thanks to the planetary alignments this year that positively influence Capricorn. Goats should experience smooth sailing throughout most of 2012 as their already satisfactory social life takes a turn for the better. Adored and revered by many, all Capricornia are persuasive and able to make friends wherever they are. Plenty of mingling with family, friends, and colleagues bring out the best in Capricorn, who, at times, have the tendency to be too serious in spite of their most valiant efforts. A minor mishap or misunderstanding possibly related to money matters could be on the horizon for Capricorns in regards to their most important personal relationship. Rely on patience and an open mind while dealing with any setbacks or discord. Communication and compromise are key as the last six months of the year bring back both harmony and bliss. Career and Finance: Able to excel in just about any industry or career they choose, hard working, demanding, and continually determined Capricorns should see 2012 as a stepping stone for future success. Take care of projects left unfinished in 2009 while short and long term goals come to fruition this year. Entrepreneurial Goats could see favorable revenues and financial prudence causes cash flow to stabilize this year, but be wary of potential troubles mid to late year. Fortunately, these problems are solved after actively working to find viable solutions, something Capricorn never seems to have much difficulty doing. Do watch for potential upsets in the workplace caused by uncooperative superiors or jealous coworkers who don’t have anyone’s best interests in mind. Whether it’s at the office or when dealing with business competition, keep tempers in check while realizing that losing your patience now could come back to haunt you later on unfairly. Academic success due to both

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natural intelligence and dedication are quite possible in 2012 for Capricorn, especially when research, development, or education are

involved. Health: The first nine months of 2012 prove to be rather peaceful and uneventful in matters of health and well being for Capricorn, but the last quarter could bring with it a few minor ailments related to both the chest and stomach areas. Capricornia are notorious for staying on top of their health and making sure to see the doctor or take their medicine when needed, which serves them well this year and in the future. The yearly horoscope for Capricorn is a rather busy one as well as one that brings with it a sense of contentment, happiness, and encouragement for surviving 2012. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Versatile and adaptable Aquarians are in for a year of unexpected but pleasant surprises in 2012 and the chance to achieve what was believed to be impossible during the previous year. Positive energy abounds along with new opportunities in the second quarter of 2012 for those born between January 20th and February 18th, who should expect to be even more optimistic this year than normal. Those born under the air sign of Aquarius demand honesty from those around them, and thanks to the influences of Neptune, have an uncanny ability to seek out the truth. A strong belief system and convictions coupled with an attractive, magnetic personality are typical of Aquarians who, at times, may have the tendency to be demanding, either of others or themselves. Because of this, make sure 2012 is a year of a willingness to make positive changes where needed. Love and Relationships: Spend this year focused on family and friends, strengthening existing relationships and forming new ones during the third and fourth quarters. A personal relationship of some sort could prove to be less than ideal at the end of the year so utilize your great diplomacy and perceptiveness to iron out any problems. A philosophical mood strikes during September as you even surprise yourself with your deep thoughts and better than usual reasoning skills. Career and Finance: Career minded water bearers will have an opportunity to showcase their many talents this year, and with hard work and determination, a well deserved promotion or similar success could be on the immediate horizon. But, do beware of some possible friction in the workplace during the second and third quarters taking this time to make use of your excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills to SunStar

diffuse the situation quickly. In matters of finance Aquarians could see business gains or an increase in salary or earnings at the beginning of the year. However, despite this boon early on, the second part of 2012 could bring about an increase in expenses, making it important to take advantage of the previous surplus. Travel overseas is a possibility, either for career or personal matters, especially during the second portion of the year. If relocation is a result of a career change or a related opportunity in another state or country, make sure that plenty of planning ahead of time is on your agenda. This will ensure that possible snags along the way are avoided before they have a chance to transpire, which also holds true for both career and personal matters when it comes to relocating. Health: And finally in regards to health, Aquarians shouldn’t have to deal with many problems in general throughout the majority of 2012, except perhaps during the last quarter. The final three months of 2012 may bring about stomach-like ailments such as the flu, so make it a point to watch your health at the end of the year. Also, make time for rest and relaxation to ward off potential illness while keeping your mind sharp and focused especially close to the month of November. Overall, surviving 2012 is a snap. Aquarians should expect to have a relatively pleasant and satisfactory year in 2012 devoid of any major issues or problems. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

Dynamic and quick minded Pisces, the twelfth and last sign of the zodiac, should prepare themselves for an interesting year of ups and downs along with a few unexpected challenges. This water sign, which rules those who were born between February 19th and March 20th, is characterized by adaptability, empathy, and kindness, three distinct qualities that allow Pisceans to be both well liked and successful in their endeavors in 2012. Pisces does have a natural tendency to allow their nerves to get the better of them, especially when overwhelmed with responsibilities or when falling behind on tasks. But, the agility the Fish is known for along with their deep thinking will allow them to prevail even during times of strife, just be sure to keep negative thoughts at a minimum. Love and Relationships: New love may be on the immediate horizon for unattached Pisceans while those who are already in a relationship will experience a renewed sense of commitment and interest in 2012. On the family front, things will be rather pleasant this year for the ever devoted Pisces who should look to their children and spouses for sources of inspiration and joy. In spite of the mostly harmonious year ahead, the third quarter might bring about a minor disagreement of sorts with members of the opposite sex and extra

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care should be paid to matters of love during October and November. Control feelings of anger and use your diplomacy skills to mend fences as soon as possible. And be prepared for others to come to you this year during times of despair. Despite Pisces great need to be supportive of people around them, they often forget to tend to their own needs, which is essential in order to continue helping others. Career and Finance: 2012 seems to be a year of success and satisfaction on the career front for Pisceans who should jump at the chance at any overseas, work-related travel opportunities. You will be able to come up with some new ideas for streamlining work tasks or for facing challenges more effectively, however, you may want to avoid starting any new businesses or partnerships this year due to a number of potential hurdles later on down the road. This year gives Pisces the opportunity to clear up the vast majority of their debts, although this should be done early on in 2012 as income potential could go down throughout the year. Health: Although the first half of the year is uneventful in matters of health and wellness, Pisces should be on the watch for minor problems during the last two quarters of 2012. Bouts with colds or the flu, stomach ailments, headaches, and back or joint pain could soon surface, so pay close attention to any subtle signs of possible illness during this time. Health problems may plague loved ones around you this year, making it important to stay in tune with relatives and friends. Overall Pisces will be able to enjoy a mostly pleasant year in surviving 2012 and build a strong foundation for the following year with their vast intelligence and intuitiveness. Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

Aries, the very first sign of the zodiac, exudes a great sense of adventurism, enthusiasm, and seems to have an unlimited source of energy within them. Courageous Arians, those born between March 21st and April 19th and represented by image of the Ram, are chock full of admirable attributes and the upcoming year of 2012 is one that will prove to brimming with positive and well deserved change. Love and Relationships: Family life improves this year, especially during the last two quarters, and Aries should look to the home front for solace while enjoying the strengthening bonds between spouses and children who both bring with them great happiness to the Ram. Aries are always open to new ideas, thoughts and suggestions, and while they love their freedom, their great adaptability allows them to make the best of just about any situation. Single Arians shouldn’t overlook the possibility of a chance meeting, particularly during the middle of the year, which could easily become a strong friendship before blossoming into love.

The Ram should work on their communication and people skills this year, learning how to be a little more supportive and tactful when dealing with less than ideal situations that may arise in interpersonal relationships. The rewards of doing so will be great when harmony and peace are the result whether it’s at home or at work. Career and Finance: Working Rams shouldn’t hesitate to express themselves and their creativity this year as on the professional front, 2012 could bring about some great improvements, although they may not come to fruition until the year’s second quarter. Expand your horizons and collaborate with likeminded people who are equally as driven while putting your best foot forward in the ever competitive world of business and industry. Fortunately, Aries will start to have a clearer picture in terms of finance, allowing them to spend their money a bit more judiciously than they did in the past. However, the beginning of the year isn’t favorable for things like pay raises, promotions, job changes, or investments, so it’s probably best to wait until the third or fourth quarters for these and similar financial prospects to improve. Health: Most all Arians should experience a year filled with good health in 2012, but the only caveat to this is getting the proper amount of exercise and the right nutrition. Setting aside time for rest and relaxation to stay balanced and calm is important for Aries who despite their high energy levels, tend to take on more than they can reasonably handle by compromising their own needs. Do make it a point to take part in some outdoor activities and adventures, especially during June and July, to rejuvenate and balance your energy levels while getting in touch with nature. Exciting and encouraging news for surviving 2012 are sprinkled throughout the year and in general, Aries will enjoy a year of changes that have been brewing for at least the past five years or more, bringing with them relief from troubling frustrations and anxieties. Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Taurus, or the Bull in reference to their representative in the zodiac, are well known for possessing very distinctive qualities and tend to be rather successful in all of their endeavors both personal and professional. Taurus, those amiable people born between April 20th and May 20th, are smart, practical, influential, and pragmatic people, but they can also be quite stubborn, which often equates with perseverance and a great will to succeed. Love and Relationships: Thanks to the negative influences from the combination of Mars and Saturn, the first half of 2012 may prove to be a stressful one in matters of love and personal relationships. Don’t allow To Page 10