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Buy Pinoy Christmas products

LEGAZPI CITY -- Bayan Muna Party List Representative and House Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Chairman Teddy Casio is called on consumers to buy Filipino-made products to help spur the local economy and provide much needed income to local producers, especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Casio told this writer in an email that the Christmas shopping rush is about to begin and it poses great opportunity to everyone in helping the local industries for an even more tangible economic growth. Casio made the call during a weekend visit at the Trade Fair: Kabuhayan 2012 at the Megatrade Hall II, SM Megamall organized by the Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI). It is during Christmas that we encounter a lot of imported products - from fruits to Christmas lights and other retail products. Sana huwag nating kalimutan ang ating mga kababayang Pinoy na lumilikha ng sarili nating produkto na may kalidad. Kung bibili rin naman tayo ng pang noche rep. Casio buena o panregalo, bilhin na natin ang gawang Pinoy, said Casio. He likewise called on returning OFWs to shun duty free shops and avoid the hassle of transporting boxes of imported goods. Ipakita
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Consumers urged:

KABUHAYAN 2012

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organized annually by the Congressional spouses Foundation, inc. (CsFi) now chaired by Quezon City Mayor Joy belmonte, the fair from november 8 to 11 at the Megatrade Hall, 5th level building B, SM Mega Mall in Mandaluyong City, showcases the finest products from every region, province and congressional district of the country. as Guest speaker during its opening ceremonies, speaker Feliciano belmonte Jr. is shown proudly encouraging the growth of micro and small entrepreneurship in the country. Quezon City is proudly exhibiting products of innovative and creative micro and small entrepreneurs under the theme Quezon City: Great, Green, Growing during the ongoing national livelihood trade Fair for 2012.

lGu sagay strengthens fish Sanctuary protection

SANGAY, Camarines Sur --- Aside from its existing municipal ordinances to protect its fish sanctuary, Sagay Mayor Evelyn B. Fuentebella endeavors to put more teeth in the implementation of protective measures to ensure that the municipalitys sea water is safe from any untoward acts of man or guarded against any form of abuses. Fuentebella specifically intends to strengthen its campaign against illegal fishing specifically within the 142.64 hectare declared as Marine Reserved and Fish Sanctuary area under the towns jurisdiction. In line with this campaign, the local government unit of Sangay increased the number of Bantay Dagat members Mayor Fuentebella
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Dot sees 1.5M foreign tourist in bicol by 2016

Hopeful for an upward trend in the tourism industry with more and more foreign tourists preferring local travels, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional

Office is envisioning a maximum target of 1.5M foreign tourists all over the globe to flock in various part of the Bicol Region by 2016.
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novemBer 11 - 17, 2012

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Jesus commends a poor widow
Gospel reading: Mk 12:38-44 in the course of His teaching Jesus said to the crowds, beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. they devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. they will receive a very severe condemnation. He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. a poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling His disciples to Himself, He said to them, amen, i say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood. reFleCtion this poor widow put in more. Jesus tells His disciples that a poor widow who has dropped two small coins into the temple treasury has put in more than the other contributors. These two coins, worth a few cents, are all she has, and yet she gives them all. In contrast, the others who have put in large sums give from their surplus wealth. The woman does not think of withholding a coin for her needs because she is certain that God will take care of her. God, whose generosity is boundless, will not forsake her. In another sense, the poor widow offers her whole self, her whole life, her whole being. She makes the sacrifice without reservation because of her love for God. In the light of the widows example, it is good to recall when we last gave our most precious possession to Jesus or made a supreme sacrifice for Jesus. We must admit that there are parts of our life, daily activity, or ourselves that we do not totally surrender to Jesus. Something keeps holding us back from Jesus. Let us imitate our very own Saint Lorenzo Ruiz who condemned to die, declared, If I have a thousand lives to offer, I will offer them all to God. How much and how far are we willing to give for God and to share with our brothers and sisters?
sourCe: 366 Days with the lord 2012

Political Dynasties
COMPLAINTS: The abhorrence of our people against members of the same family dominating the political landscape oftentimes with spouses and their children just temporarily replacing each other has reached fever pitch. Cases have been filed with the Supreme Court urging the Judiciary to take action on what they call indirect rape of our democratic ideals as enshrined in our Constitution. Those cases will be dismissed by the High Court on basic technical grounds. Our Judiciary functions distinctly from the Legislature. The first body cannot legislate, in the same way the second cannot legally interpret our existing laws. Our 1986 Constitution has many hanging provisions that can become operational only after the appropriate laws are passed by Congress. Unless a new basic law is passed by the people we cannot rely on our politicians to legislate the needed law that will operate versus their family interest! PEOPLE POWER: For the 2013 elections, if indeed our citizenry is against members of the same family running rings around them the effective tool is the electoral ballot. Voters may opt to go for the sincere non-family candidates. The finalized lists of aspirants in the provinces can be tested by anti-political dynasty groups. From there, they can recommend names of alternative worthy leaders.

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The political scenarios in Quezon and Camarines Sur are similar. Husband and wife, or father and son are alternating for elective positions that they claim as their own. Just like in the old fiefdoms, the voters are herded like innocent sheep to follow the pipe music of their shepherds. They are being fed with grants, promises or job orders which become their sources of livelihood. Walang mang-aalipin, kung walang magpa-paalipin! PUBLIC DEBT: To a large extent the financial management success of the Administration is anchored on efficient debt-servicing. There was a previous shift from foreign (US$) borrowings to issuances of domestic notes, for the reason that our interest rates were lower. There is a new strategy to borrow foreign loans. Since these will be paid in foreign currency as they mature, we stand to gain on the continuing improvement in the exchange value of the Philippine peso.

With the upgrading of our global credit rating and the unabated inflows of OFW remittances and reduction in outflows (lower oil purchase budget) the Phl peso is projected to break the P40-US1 exchange rate. Filipinos no longer keep excess funds in FCDU deposits, preferring peso instruments. This strengthens our stock market, making it active and robust because people are now parking investible funds in stock and bonds. INVESTMENTS: Our foreign clients usually question us why Philippine investment laws and rules are changed much too often. The one-stop shops for global investors available in our neighboring countries are yet to be seen in our shores despite the proud announcements of government officials. Another emerging barrier is the conflict of rules, including taxation between those of the national government and that of LGUs. There are also complaints on the inconsistencies of national laws and local legislations hindering investment inflows. LGU ordinances can be whimsical depending on the political and technical insights of local leaders. Said local regulations will naturally change after each and every election which occurs every three years. Our voters should pry into the legal and technical knowhow of political candidates! EPISTLE: He who sows sparingly will reap sparingly; he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

Welcome archbishop rolando tria tirona & Political Dynasties by erik espina
This columnist wishes to express our heartfelt welcome to Most Rev. Rolando Octavus J. Tria Tirona, O.C.D., D.D. on his assumption as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Caceres. I have heard many good things about him and we, Bicolanos, are lucky to have him here with us. To retired Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, I also like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude. He did a good job here as the head of our Archdiocese with his prudence, very intelligent, tactful and firm leadership. He did a splendid job in strengthening the faith of the people especially the devotion to Ina, Our Lady of Peafrancia. I remember the late Archbishop Teopisto Alberto who was going to retire because of an eye ailment telling me that there were three applicants for Archbishop in the Archdiocese of Caceres, but he recommended Arcbhishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi to the Pope. Then I asked him, isnt Msgr. Legaspi the right hand of Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila who many consider as a political priest? He told me that he recommended Msgr. Legaspi because he is the opposite of Cardinal Sin. He said, Habo kong magkariribok digdi satuya. Time has

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proven that Msgr. Alberto was right. One of Archbishop Legaspis outstanding trait is his prudence. You may wonder why did I have contacts with Archbishop Teopisto Alberto and Leonardo Legaspi. When Msgr. Alberto was the Chairman of the Private Advisory Committee of the defunct Bicol River Basin Development Program Office, I was BRBDPs Coordinator and Secretary of this committee. I was also appointed by Msgr. Legaspi as member of the Coordinating Council of the Museo Del Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres in Naga City.

He also appointed me as one of the representatives of the Archdiocese to the Womens Congress of the Womens Affairs of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines at PICC. ***** One of the important characterestics of democracy is the existence of the freedom of speech. There are many opinions about political dynasties whether for or against and heres the column of Erik Espina in the Tempo dated November 3, 2012 entitled Political Dynasties for more information. Manila, Philippines THE 1987 Constitution, Art. II Sec. 26. Guarantees equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit dynasties as may be defined by law. Background narrative is everything piercing the intent of said provision based on the prevailing political clime then, and the motives of personalities involved in the idea and giving it a popular term to latch on. Firstly, the Constitutional Commissioners who penned the present Charter were unelected representatives, captives of their respective backgrounds,
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a democracy for the elite?

SCARY. That was how a Legazpi resident described life in this Bicol city after an unidentified gun wielding man robbed and almost killed a call center agent on his way home from work one very early morning last week. The incident, reported by a local radio station, has sent shivers down the spine of city folks. They are terror-stricken, to aptly describe their reaction. Indeed, it is no laughing matter to have such a character in your neighborhood. What are the chances of the suspect being taken into custody? Very slim, I think. Criminals here are not too easy to jail. The culture of impunity is very much alive. Legazpi does not only have armed and vicious criminals. It also has other hoodlums in all shapes and colors. So, be vigilant. They are nearby, ready to pounce on you. ***** As to the fearsome assassins of mediamen, there seems to be none at

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the moment. After the murder of John Villanueva of DZGB and Rowell Endrinal of DWRL, both of Legazpi years ago, no one from the noisy sector has gotten a bullet in his head. This lull can be probably traced to two things. Either onion-skinned thieving public officials have completely ignored the media. Or they have no heart to take the law into their hands. The other probable reason is, the so-

called fearless, the do or die kind are on leave from their fiery journalism. Ariel Ayque, Mel Rima and Elmer Bandol are rarely heard today. Ariel, after getting an acquittal for a rape charge, prefers to stay out of the limelight. Mel Rima practices his craft in Virac, Catanduanes and Elmer has turned his attention to hot national issues. I prefer a quiet life in the academe. I have been through a lot of court cases, including an acquittal by the high court of a libel suit and I want a let-up. The atmosphere in the academe delightfully suits me. It is good for my health. I think I am getting younger. I also find crusading for good government an exercise in futility. With the way things look, nothing will change. The same old vices, the same old practices, the same old faces are with us. People are not likely to turn a new leaf.
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Dot sees 1.5M foreign tourist in bicol by 2016

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sorsogons tahong industry flourishes, now red tide-free

by Danny o. CalleJa SORSOGON CITY - Sorsogons tahong (green mussel) industry has risen anew as a P100-million a year industry with the provinces coastal waters, once pestered by red tide continues to be free from the toxic contamination as recently announced by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). We are glad red tide is gone. Sales is brisk, so enough earning comes daily, Anamae Balanoyos, a tahong farm operator of Barangay Talisay here, said on Saturday. Ely Espineda of Barangay Cambulaga said he harvests five sacks of tahong daily from the 1,000-square meter farm he set up mid-last year off the shoreline of Sorsogon payment of the money he borrowed from a loan shark. He used the borrowed money in putting up the farm swiftly following the lifting in March 2011 of the shellfish ban imposed from February 2007 by the BFAR over the Bay on findings that the fishing ground was affected by Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) or red tide. Reports from local health authorities said 13 persons died and over a hundred others were hospitalized after eating tahong and other marine products from the area during the infestation. The shellfish ban for over four years severely debilitated the industry and economically displaced some 8,000 fisherfolk families living along the coastal villages of the four municipalities and this city disposal management instituted by the city government helped a lot. Experts from the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD) of the DOST and the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines (UP-MSI) developed the antired tide weapon from a ball of natural clay which easily binds together the red tide organisms suspended on the water surface and settle them at the sea bottom to become
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This optimistic outlook is also based on the tourism blue print prepared by the Albay Masbate Sorsogon Tourism Alliance (ALMASORTA) in response to the influx of tourists in the six (6) provinces of the region during the past years. ALMASORTA is a brainchild of the Regional Development Council Chairman and Albay Governor Joey Salceda. DOT Regional Director Maria Nini Ong-Ravanilla said that the alliance is a perfect approach to strengthen the programs of the tourism department. This partnership is an approach of the provincial government of Albay to compliment the respective marketing packages of Sorsogon and Masbate to entice more tourists, both foreign and domestic to come and visit us here in the region with Albay serving as the gateway to these two provinces and their neighboring areas, Ravanilla stated. Ravanilla also said that each province will have their respective strategies to highlight their tourist potentials and promote their respective destinations to visiting tourists. Some of the destinations included in the recommended itinerary of DOT consist of a stop over at the historic Mayon Volcano, a walk at the Cagsawa Ruins and an adventure in the various caves of Albay, a visit at the Wild Parkl Lignon Hill, Boulevard, Misibis and the Tiwi Geothermal. After the fun-filled day in Albay, those tourists can proceed in Donsol, Sorsogon and have an interaction with the friendly butandings or

whale sharks or chose to trek at Bulusan Volcano. From there, they may opt to try the route going to Masbate passing through Pilar, Sorsogon. In Masbate, tourists can drop by in Bontod, a fish and mantra ray sanctuary in the said province. Base on the records, domestic and foreign tourists arrival in Bicol in 2011 reached 3,413,610. DOT records showed that Albay-Legazpi accounted for the 350,629 arrivals while Masbate has

reached a total number of visitors at 172,446 and Sorsogon with 132, 692 tourists arrival. Base on its projection, the Philippine Department of Tourism is envisioning an approximate of 10M foreign tourists by 2016. ALMASOR also pegged their numbers at more or less 625,000 arrivals with Albay having a bigger share of 500,000; Sorsogon with 100,000 and Masbate with 25,000 foreign tourists come 2016.

albay tosses environment, family via tourism fest

LEGAZPI CITY The Albay province in the Philippines is emphatic on families and safe habitats to promote tourism as a cornerstone for lasting and a sturdy economy, officials say. Now on its 2nd year celebration of the Karangahan Albay Green Christmas 2012, showcases environment friendly slew of events derived from the term Karangahan which means, jubila-

tion. United Nations first global senior champion for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, Joey Salceda, who is also the current governor of Albay province, said Karangahan sa Pasko: Albay Green Christmas encourages Albayanos and even foreign visitors, the use of organic and indigenous materials for decoration and Christmas trees while

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nyC to Private schools: Do not punish pregnant students

The National Youth Commission (NYC) welcomes the pronouncement of the Department of Education (DepEd) prohibiting the penalizing of students because of pregnancy. This is under the DepEds Child Protection Policy that disallows the discrimination against pregnant students. The youth agency was quick to point out that this policy only covers public schools. We call on private school administrators to follow suit, said NYC Commissioner Perci Cendaa. NYC stressed that it is important for private schools to take the cue from public schools on this matter because a number of private educational institutions have the practice of suspending pregnant students. Schools managed by religious groups suspend pregnant students because they are perceived as bad examples to their peers. The youth agency reminds private institutions of the universality of the right to education. A school does not have the authority to strip a student of her rights because she got pregnant. Students have equal rights, pregnant or not. Moreover, the Magna Carta for Women provides that no secondary school shall turn out or refuse admission to a female student for being pregnant during her term in school. To suspend or expel students for being pregnant is to go against the welfare of young women who are likely to face financial difficulties in the future because of reduced economic options and opportunities. By doing so, these schools are making more difficult the already desperate situation that these young women are in, Commissioner Cendaa explained. NYC cites the 2010 National Youth Assessment Study (NYAS) finding that 72% of the youth themselves recognize teen pregnancy as one of the main reasons why young girls do not finish school. This can be reduced by non-discrimination and anti-stigma policies for pregnant teens. We are not promoting early pregnancy, what we are advocating is to have an enabling environment for these teens, instead of closing doors and cutting their chances for a brighter future, adds Commissioner Perci. The NYC renews its call for the immediate passage of the Reproductive Health Bill. With age-appropriate RH education, we can make significant progress in reducing teen pregnancy in the country, Commissioner Cendaa concluded. The Philippines ranks third in teen pregnancy incidence in the region behind Laos and Timorleste. The NYC, as convenor of the inter-agency group on Adolescent Sexual and Health (ASRH), led the recently concluded National Summit on Teen Pregnancy.

Bay. His commodity, Espineda said would be sold out at the local market before the end of the day for P1,000, good enough for his family needs and the daily installment in

surrounding the Bay. A technology developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) using pure natural clay in fighting the plague as well as the coastal clean-up and waste

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novemBer 11 - 17, 2012

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lessons from the us elections

uneP bring to the fore its international Practicum Program, sends students to usa
The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) will take a bold leap to ensure that their students will be at par with their contemporaries, especially when it comes to the development of their tourism and hotel management skills and aptitude. In line with this, Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda, the dynamic UNEP President has invited tourism and hospitality students, their professors and Department heads of UNEP to the International Practicum Training Program slated on November 14 at the UNEP-CCA Mini theatre in Iriga City. The said activity will be spearheaded by ZIP Travel, world-wide leader in International Career Training and Work Travel by the U.S. Department of State. The seminar is in preparation for UNEPs students as potential candidates or as lucky participants in the International Practicum Orientation Seminar in the United States of America (USA), Mr. Aaron Black, Vice President for Operations in Asian Country ZIP Travel Phillipines (Inner Travel Outer Travel, Inc.) will lead the discussion which is expected to boost the students interest in pursuing careers that will feature the best of our culture as Bicolanos. Moraleda believes that this endeavor will not only introduce their students to other culture, but will also open doors of vast opportunities for them. This event will serve as a venue not just for the university leaders but also for our students to witness the chain of various cultural exchanges, linkages and opportunities that awaits them after completing their degrees in college. They have to experience working in a different cultural setting to fully grasp what appropriate approaches are needed to become an effective player in the tourism and hospitality industry, Moraleda added. During last months Bicol Inter-Cultural Opportunities and Linkages Exposition (BICOL EXPO) 2012 held at the Avenue Plaza, Black, who was one of the partakers, said that Bicol is now is being recognized as one of the most aggressive regions when it comes to hospitality management and tourism education. Ms. Deli Alfelor-Tibi, UNEP Executive Vice President and EVP for Finance said that the universitys International program will maximize the students exposure to the industry and will give them a wide edge over their colleagues who wont have the same opportunity as theirs. This is one of the rare opportunities that our students should never miss out. ZIP Travel will not launch their provincial expansion here in Bicol if they dont see the potential of every Bicolano to succeed in the tourism and hotel management industry, Miss Deli said in closing.

We. Filipinos, have much to learn from the recently concluded US elections. Hotly-contested, yes. But very peaceful. And the American electorates are simply admirable. Very disciplined. Romney conceded fast. Thats the boy! I wonder what happened to the victory speech he was starting to write. Must have finished it. Maybe he could use it the next time around when he tries his luck again. Or maybe, he is never destined to be president of the most powerful nation in the world. But he did take his defeat graciously. Maybe because he knew very well that the election was clean and it was the American voice that spoke. Come to think of it but Senator Miriam Santiago. up to now, has not accepted her defeat. And she believes Fidel Ramos (whom she calls Infidel) was not actually elected but she was. Well! You can believe her or not; it depends on which side you like to belong. Election in the Philippines is one big fiesta. And like other fiestas, expect all the litters where the polling places are. I understand in the US, there were no big streamers or even small leaflets that announce ones candidacy. Walang epal. In our local front, wait when election campaign starts. Well, that would be good business for those who do tarpaulins streamers, billboards, leaflets and the likes. This early in Iriga City, there are tarps announcing the candidacy of former Luis Villfuerte for governor and his running mate Gil Basmayor for vice-governor. I have also seen small tarps saying I want change. I want Cadiz (for what?) Are these not early campaign? No COMELEC violation here? Election in the States has always been very peaceful. In fact, there was no need for watchers and big campaign materials. Obama and Romney were seated close to each other as they talked about issues. In here, our country, I learned that politicians and candidates years back would go into mud-slinging during their campaign sorties to the delight of the listeners, voters or no voters. In Naga during the last local election, one tarp really caught my attention because it was funny. Dai iboto ang BOBO. The first BO stood for Bongat and the other BO stood for Bordado. That sure tickled my funny bones but maybe, it was right after all. Some politicians get to be very personal, even dirty. Today as in the past, vote buying is still very rampant. And the voters look forward to it. And some handlers do make a killing, instead of giving five hundred pesos supposedly to be the dole, only three hundred is given and the two is pocketed. I heard about this many times and I am tempted to believe that this happens. To the voter who is poor, this is a much welcome thing. At least, he gets to receive an amount that could be used to buy rice and a simple viand. Not bad! I am an Obamafan I am very pleased he made it the second time around. If he did not do very well during his first stint it is with optimism that I think he will surely do better this time, I hope. Come campaign time, happy days are here again. Shockers of the timeJinky Pacquiao running for vice-governor. And the Revillas all want to have a seat in the governmentBong Revilla for Senator, his wife Lani for Congressman, their son Jolo for another position and still another for Mayor, My! The Binays are running againJunjun Binay and his sister, too. And of course, the Villafuertesthe grandson is pitted against his grandfather. Yes, Virginia, anything and everything can happen during election timeailing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is seeking another mandate in Congress and so is her son Dato in Camarines Sur. Mikey, unfortunately will not anymore get a seat in the Lower House because his party list has been junked by Comelec and that is a very good decision. It is also a very common thing here in our countrywhen the husband has finished his third term and therefore is disqualified from running, the wife takes over. In Cainta, the wife of Mon Ilagan is running because he has had nine years aleady. For comments, email jokeebotor_reyes@ yahoo.ecom.

nMis holds 13th Meat inspection Congress in naga

by analiza s. MaCatanGay
NAGA CITY -- A threeday confab of meat inspectors from Region 3 kicked off Wednesday at Villa Caceres Hotel here with attendees coming from the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Bataan, and Aurora. Dr. Minda S. Manantan, NMIS executive director shared, As a specialized regulatory agency of our government, we have to ensure that the meat being served were hygienically prepared and passed through the proper procedure of slaughtering for the interest and welfare of the consuming public. At the same time, we also would like to help our legitimate businessmen by improving and supporting our livestock industry. Manantan also added that a big chunk of the discussion will focus on the salient provisions of Administrative Order (AO) No.5 or the Rules and Regulations on Hygienic handling of newly slaughtered meat in the markers and AO No. 6 which contains the rules and regulations on hygienic handling of chilled, frozen and thawed meat in the meat markets. Dr. Roberto Umali, head of the Plant Operation Inspection Section- NMIS Region 3 said it is important for consumers to be vigilant and watch for the telltale signs of a meat unfit for human consumption. Aside from the five senses, we should also employ the sixth sense, that is our common sense when buying meats in the market. We have to remember that illegally slaughtered meats did not pass through the proper inspection and there was no laboratory analysis which could assure their safety for human consumption, Umali added. To be sure, Umali advised consumers to always ask for the corresponding Certificate
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sorsogons tahong . . .
inactive. The city government had also established a multi-million peso filtration facility that purifies dirty water from the citys wet market before it is allowed into the Bay. Serafin Lacdang, head of the fisheries division of the Provincial Agricultural Office (PAO), said that about 200 tahong farms established at the Sorsogon Bay are now producing nearly 50 tons of tahong daily. Apart from local consumptions, the commodity is being transported to markets in other parts of Bicol up to Metro Manila and Central Luzon, Lacdang said. The latest Shellfish Bulletin issued by the BFAR last Oct. 25 has cleared Juan Lagoon in Matnog, Sorsogon and Sorsogon Bay of red tide toxin based on water and shellfish samples from the area. However, Dumanguillas and Murcielagos Bays were still declared positive of the toxin. City Mayor Leovic Dioneda welcomed the BFAR report as good news for all Sorsogueos especially the thousands of families in the province that are dependent on tahong (green mussel) farming for their livelihood. The mayor said contingency plans are in place and calamity funds are ready in case red tide resurges.

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CEB soon to fly 70 millionth passenger, holds PHP7 systemwide seat sale
November 9, 2012 The Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) announced it is set to fly its 70 millionth passenger any time in the next seven days. Since CEB started operations in 1996, we have now flown very close to 70 million passengers. This number is a testament to how much CEBs trademark low fares and extensive route network have revolutionized air travel in the Philippines, said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. The countdown started today, during the launch of the North Philippine (NorthPhil) Tourism and Travel Expo at the Marquee Mall in Pampanga, where CEB is the official airline partner for the 4th year. CEBs one and only lucky 70 millionth passenger will check in on any of our approximately 2,000 weekly domestic and international flights, within a week from now. That lucky Juan will receive 70 free domestic one-way tickets, so we are very excited to hit this milestone and award our lucky passenger, Iyog added. CEB kicks off the countdown with a PHP7 base fare seat sale to any of the airlines 32 domestic and 19 international destinations. Sale period is until November 12, 2012 or until seats last, for travel from June 1 to December 15, 2013, except for Osaka which has a travel period from June 1 to October 19, 2013. The airline also holds a special PHP0 (zero) base fare seat sale for its Clark hub, just in time for the NorthPhil Expo where CEB has a booth. The seat sale period is also until November 12, 2012 or until seats last, for travel from March 1 to May 30, 2013. Up for grabs are seats from Clark to Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Bangkok and Cebu. These seat sale fares are available through www.cebupacificair.com only, and are exclusive of check-in baggage allowance, taxes, fuel surcharges and admin fees. CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 22 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 40 aircraft with an average age of 3.6 years is the largest aircraft fleet in the Philippines. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 19 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013.

MoA sigNiNg

above photo shows the formal signing of the memorandum of agreement between Mr. & Mrs. Pedro lee, the owner of aristocrat Hotel located along tabuco bridge in naga City which will serve as the new site of eurotel, a well known hotel in Metro Manila as part of their expansion in the bicol region. the signing of the memorandum of agreement was held last sunday (nov. 04) at the residence of Mr. lee. on the upper right photo shows Mr. Cezar Canabal, the sector head of eurotel, exchanges some pleasant words with Mr. lee and his wife.

Da bicol hosts aKbay program/ review and planning workshop

The Department of Agriculture in Bicol recently hosted the program review and planning workshop for Agrikultura : Kaagapay ng Bayang Pinoy (AKBay) held at Villa Caceres Hotel in Naga City. Over 50 AKBay coordinators from the different provinces of the country and National Agricultural and Fisheries Council (NAFC) staff attended the review/workshop. The activity aims to identify issues and problems affecting the program implementation; know the learnings and strategies of other regions in the program implementation; review/update amendments on the guidelines of the programs and devise instruments in monitoring the project. NAFC Executive Director Ariel T. Cayanan said that this activity would identify strengths how other regions achieve better than other regions and also learn other strategies on how to implement the project effectively and efficiently. He also lauded the efforts of the regions with good achievements and from that he urged other regions to know the different strategies of these regions and adopt them in their respective regions. He also emphasized open communication is important for a smooth and effective project implementation. Since 2013 is just around the corner he urged all coordinators to fast track implementation of the project to ensure that more would benefit from it. Agriculture Regional Director Jose V. Dayao on the otherhand , said that AKBay has greatly helped people in the countryside to generate livelihood. For Bicol alone, over 1,250 marginalize farm households benefitted from the said project. Dayao added that with the good track record of the region he is optimistic that the project would go a long way as two provinces are now recipient of the roll over scheme. Meanwhile, RAFC vice chair Alfredo Rillo said farm households whose annual per capita income are below the poverty threshold are qualified to access the program provided they are engaged in farming, fishing and other related agricultural and fishery ventures. AKBay is a social intervention program for the poorest households in agricultural and fishery sector. He believes that given the right direction and focus the program would benefit more farm families in the country thereby reducing poverty and malnutrition. AKBay is a newly approved program under the 2KR- Japanese Grant Assistance for the Food Security Project for Underprivileged Farmers Program. This was conceptualized by the National Agriculture and Fishery Council (NAFC) and being implemented in the region in tandem with the agencys regional field units (RFU), the local government nits (LGUs) and the local agriculture and fishery councils.

torontos Philippine Consul General Junever Mahilum West (middle) is shown in photo after swearing into Office Ms. Fe bustillos Paca taduran (exteme left) as treasurer of the ladies Knights of rizal who was accompanied by her husband sir Jojo taduran, an active member of the Knights of rizal Canada region. (Photo by Joe Damasco, St. Jamestown News Service) - romy zetazate)

the 50 aKbay coordinators from the different provinces and staff of national agricultural and Fisheries Council.

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of total employment. Most MSMEs are mostly into food and retail services. From a multiplier effect standpoint, it would be best for our kababayans to buy from tiangges and small stores that sell locally-sourced products. For noche buena, lets buy locally-grown fruits from the market. Bumili tayo ng bibingka at puto bungbong, tsokolateng tablea imbes na imported instant chocolate. Kesong puti sa halip na queso de bola. T-shirt na gawa sa Bulacan o sapatos galing Marikina, sa halip na imported sa France at US, he stressed. Casio is the author of

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alBay tosses environment . . .
the use of plastic materials and firecrackers are strictly prohibited. Karangahan sa Pasko: Green Christmas is a monthlong celebration in the provHouse Bill 5573 declaring November as the Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy Month. We set November as the Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy Month in preparation for the yuletide season. The campaign will be on the minds of the consumers, just in time for Christmas shopping, Casio said. -RMN ince and expected to generate domestic and foreign tourists arrivals. One of the highlights during the opening on December 1 is the lighting of giant Christmas tree mounted by 5,000 Pili seedlings. Aside from promotion of Christmas decors made from indigenous materials, a food fair is ought to promote the Albay Culinary recipes. The Provincial Tourism Office is expecting an increase of 30 percent of tourist arrivals in the province by the end of December this year. In 2012 Albay registered a total of 299,363 domestic and foreign tourists. Last year the tourism office reported a total of 350,629 tourists arrivals or an increase of 51,266 visitors compared in 2010. Ms. Dorothy Colle , provincial tourism officer is optimistic that this years Karangahan sa Pasko will yield another 20 percent increase in the tourist arrivals for the province of Albay. -RMN

Buy pinoy . . .
natin sa ating mga kamaganak at kaibigan na ang tunay na balikbayan ay yung bumabalik sa pagtangkilik ng produktong Pilipino. Mas maganda kung ang ating mga pasalubong, bagamat nagmula sa perang dayuhan, ay gawang Pinoy, pusong Pinoy. The lawmaker stressed that the countrys MSMEs gain to benefit the most if Christmas shoppers buy Philippine-made products. The sector is comprised of more than 750,000 firms or 99.6 percent of total establishments in the country, contributing 61.2 percent

from my window . . .
biases and the grim of political repression. The Administration appointing said Commission, did not have mandate to draft a new Constitution. Albeit popular after people power installation, said presidency did not divulge or have permission from electors during the Snap campaign to amend/revise the Marcos Charter. To qualify the 1987 Constitution as passed in a plebiscite, is to dig-up the process of vitiated consent secured under duress by a Revolutionary Government. But this is another issue. The same leftist groups, intellectuals and academicians who authored terms like traditional politics and managed to be appointed authors of the 1987 Constitution, and resisted reintroduction of the reliable Two Party System for the present circus of a Multi-Party System, are the very same mindset behind gagging political dynasties. Another over-reaction to the Martial Rule experience when Comelec and election results were muzzled and controlled, to favor over-stay in power for family, relatives, friends and political party of the dictatorship. Under democratic conditions, coronation of a dynasty is resisted since the sovereign people are free to elect or reject any relative running for public office. What is crucial is that the process of suffrage be libertine and clean. There can be no successive reign of dynasty per se, in the strictest definition, since the `thrown, is not inherited by blood or primogeniture father to son, as in Royals. And political families are not blue-bloods.

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name of Deceased Date of interment barbara n. terceo october 1, 2012 santos Q. terceo october 1, 2012 romeo o. san lorenzo Jr. october 2, 2012 Clemente M. Camba october 6, 2012 Manuel M. Meneses October 7, 2012 Miguel a. Pardias october 6, 2012 Milagros D. Pardias october 6, 2012 Guillermo u. abellera october 14, 2012 Antonio A. Alacar Jr. October 17, 2012 lilibeth v. rastrullo october 19, 2012 Gregorio r. rastrullo october 19, 2012 Josefina V. Rastrullo October 19, 2012 Jose v. rastrullo october 19, 2012 Dante r. Magno october 18, 2012 Franklin M. llorin october 25, 2012 lourdes b. lucena october 23, 2012 emiliana b. bermudo october 26, 2012 Rosalinda E. Novio October 27, 2012 Samuel E. Novio October 27, 2012

nmis holds . . .
of Meat Inspection (COMI) issued by the NMIS or the local veterinary office in their respective areas and never patronize illegitimate meat vendors. For imported meat, the Department of Agriculture has two agencies that handle the importation process of meat and other meat products: the NMIS for the accreditation of meat and meat products for human consumption and the Bureau of Animal Industry for the issuance of Veterinary Quarantine Certification and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Clearance for the protection of animal health.

a question of . . .
Many others, those who believe in the impossible, are not ready to give up the fight. That is admirable. Fight hard for the country you love. ***** The Philippines seeks to copy the success of the US presidential polls. That is not impossible to do. Filipinos have talent for copying. We copy American movies, their singing contests, their clothes, their system of government, their looks, their love for luxury, their gangsterism. The problem is that we are a poor copier. Look at our democracy. While American democracy allows the common man to thrive well, to prosper, our democracy favors the wealthy, the powerful, the influential. Ours is a democracy for the elite, many are heard to say. The elite grow richer, more powerful, more influential. The ordinary Filipino, the man in the street? He gets poorer, he gets exploited, his rights trampled upon, he is completely ignored. The ordinary American voters go for candidates with excellent programs for the country. They do not go for those with bags of money to buy votes. Vote-buying is alien to them. Americans, I think, will not support candidates who favor political dynasty or likely to establish one. They will not go for unlettered movie stars, athletes, comedians, underworld characters, ex-convicts who seek public office. The American voters detest what we love, love what we hate, throw away what we welcome with open arms. Filipinos cannot be Americans although we have copied almost everything from them. Most Filipino politicos are power hungry. They wont give up things that will lighten the plight of the common man. Our system breeds dirty politicos. The American system breeds statesmen.

MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. - John 3:16

LINO ARROYO MORANDARTE

september 23, 1928 - november 1, 2012 (of buhi, Camarines sur)

We, the MoranDarte Family, wish to express our sincere appreciation for all your love and support, for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers and for all acts of kindness during our time of great sorrow. thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Wife - leticia Children: Gilbert - Pilar, ronnie - Cristina, Grace, arthur - zenaida, arlene - Jeffrey, virgilio - elsa and lino Jr. - Fe

notiCe oF transFer oF oWnersHiP A motorized vehicle (trimobile) owned by Ismael C. Salting has been transferred in the name of rosita r. saltinG, of Zone 6, Lerma, Naga City. Said vehicle is the subject of a Sangguniang Panlungsod of Naga City approval of Resolution No. 2012-397 for a new franchise and provisions of Ordinance No. 93-049 as amended Ordinance Nos. 2007-24 and 2008-043, and was inspected by the Traffic Management Task Force of the Naga City Police Office on August 31, 2012. Type of Motor-KAWASAKI, Chassis No. BC175A-B15107, Model - 2005, Plate No. ET-8306, Engine No. BC175EAE-27246, Side Car No. 1383 - Yellow.
biKol rePorter Published: november 11, 18 and 25, 2012

DeeD oF eXtraJuDiCial Partition anD settleMent oF tHe intestate estate oF DeCeaseD salvaDor C. sales
Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the surviving spouse and legitimate children and only heirs of SALVADOR C. SALES who died intestate on March 10, 2004 at Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines; left several parcels of land situated at Caromatig, Carolina, Naga City covered by TCT No. 21442 with TD No.01-0070666; TCT No. 17629 with TD No. 01-007-0665; and a residential building with TD No. 01-007-0663 of Registry of Deeds, Naga City; the parties settle and adjudicate extrajudicially unto themselves the properties described, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Christie Francis DC. Castro, Doc. No. 3198, Page No. 641, Book No. XI, Series of 2012. biKol rePorter Published: november 4, 11 and 18, 2012

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lgu sagay strengthens . . .
and allocated fund for the allowances and other needs of Bantay Dagat volunteers. Fuentebella decided to get most of these volunteers from the coastal Barangays of Nato, San Isidro and Turaque for them to also develop a sense of ownership by protecting the resources where they derive their daily needs. Ms. Hilaria Cornelio, Sagay Agricultural technologist/ fisheries said that this campaign has solicited positive response from the community. Under the leadership of Mayor Fuentebella, we are assured that the resources within our municipal waters, particularly Atulayan Island and all the resources herein , are protected from any form of exploitation, Cornelio added. The Bantay Dagat team will be spearheaded by an official member of the Maritime Police who will also stand as the groups Team Leader. In support of this campaign, Fuentebella has also allocated patrol boats, rain gears, flashlights, and rice supply to the members of Bantay Dagat in addition to the regular allowance that they are receiving from the municipalitys coffers. This strategy has resulted in the apprehension of 18 persons who were caught in different circumstances while inside the Marine Reserved and Fish Sanctuary of Sagay. The violators actuated in flagrante delicto were found out to be coming from San Roque, Tabaco City. Found in their possessions were compressors. Local authorities believe that the group also engaged in cyanide fishing. Cornelio stated that the group of illegal fishermen is headed by Christian Barrameda, Efren Bribon and Alex Belen Salinas. They were meted with a P1,000.0 to P1,500.00 court penalty and all their fishing equipment used in carrying out illegal fishing were confiscated.

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daet Bats for cityhood . . .
While he understands that the process might take time due to the complexity of their case, he is confident that by 2016, his dream for Daet will finally come true. The remaining challenge is to generate an average annual income of P100M for the last two consecutive years and met the population requirement being cited by the Local Government Code. We are confident that the income that we have now, is sufficient to meet the required annual average revenue. We have a P30M government center and a P30M terminal housing our transportation utilities. These are

solid gold PAwNsHoP NAgA CitY

notice is hereby given that all pawned items for July 2012 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on DeCeMber 05, 2012 at 9:00 oclock in the morning.

AUCtioN sAle

only two of the other income generating facilities that we have, not to mention the total facelift that we recently embarked on. We are hopeful that the Congress can see all of this and consider our plea for cityhood, Sarion said. Among the six (6) provinces in the Bicol Region, only Camarines Norte and Catanduanes do not have a city in its jurisdiction. Camarines Sur has two citiesIriga and the Chartered City of Naga; Albay has threeLegazpi, Tabaco and Ligao, Masbate City in Masbate and Sorsogon City in the province of Sorsogon.

NotiCe to tHe PUBliC AUCtioN sAle/sUBAstA

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at asPe sPeeD PaWnsHoP, Jr. bichara Complex, san antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines sur, pawned from June 01-30, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DeCeMber 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until noveMber 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 4 and 11, 2012

ipinapaisi sa publico na ang gabos na ipinagsangra kan Hulyo 2012 isusubasta sa DeCieMbre 05, 2012 alas 9:00 nin aga.
biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 11, 2012 the Management

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NotiCe to tHe PUBliC AUCtioN sAle/sUBAstA

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at roWena asPe PaWnsHoP, P. burgos st., corner J. Hernandez avenue, naga City, pawned from June 01-30, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DeCeMber 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until noveMber 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 4 and 11, 2012

solid gold PAwNsHoP

195 Panganiban street, Dinaga, naga City
notice is hereby given that all pawned items for July 2012 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on DeCeMber 05, 2012 at 9:00 oclock in the morning.

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NotiCe to tHe PUBliC AUCtioN sAle/sUBAstA

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at e. boy asPe PaWnsHoP, Prieto street, Filabel arcade, Dinaga, naga City, pawned from June 01-30, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DeCeMber 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until noveMber 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 4 and 11, 2012

NotiCe to tHe PUBliC AUCtioN sAle/sUBAstA

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at asPe eXPlorer PaWnsHoP, Ground Floor, bichara Complex, abella st., igualdad, naga City, pawned from June 01-30, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DeCeMber 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until noveMber 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 4 and 11, 2012

ipinapaisi sa publico na ang gabos na ipinagsangra kan Hulyo 2012 isusubasta sa DeCieMbre 05, 2012 alas 9:00 nin aga.
biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 11, 2012 the Management

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ubaliw, Polangui, albay
notice is hereby given that all pawned items for July 2012 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on DeCeMber 05, 2012 at 9:00 oclock in the morning.

NotiCe to tHe PUBliC AUCtioN sAle/sUBAstA

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at r. M. asPe PaWnsHoP, Cor. Panganiban & elias angeles street, naga City, pawned from June 01-30, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DeCeMber 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until noveMber 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 4 and 11, 2012

NotiCe to tHe PUBliC AUCtioN sAle/sUBAstA

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at asPe iGualDaD PaWnsHoP, Cor. igualdad ext. & J. Hernandez ave., igualdad, naga City, pawned from June 01-30, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DeCeMber 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until noveMber 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 4 and 11, 2012

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ipinapaisi sa publico na ang gabos na ipinagsangra kan Hulyo 2012 isusubasta sa DeCieMbre 05, 2012 alas 9:00 nin aga.
biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 11, 2012 the Management

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NotiCe to tHe PUBliC AUCtioN sAle/sUBAstA

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at asPe CroWnJeWel PaWnsHoP & JeWelry store, bichara Mall corner J. Hernandez & Gen. luna sts., naga City, pawned from June 01-30, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DeCeMber 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.12:00 noon. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until noveMber 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 4 and 11, 2012

NotiCe to tHe PUBliC AUCtioN sAle/sUBAstA

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at asPe suPerPaWn PaWnsHoP Crown Jewel Holdings inc., elias angeles st., san Francisco, naga City, pawned from June 01-30, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on DeCeMber 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until noveMber 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent biKol rePorter Published: noveMber 4 and 11, 2012

DAET, Camarines Norte --- The local government of this town will continue to fight for its clamor for cityhood despite

daet bats for cityhood

of the seemingly difficult obstacles hampering its way towards the realization of its claim. It will continue to strengthen its resolve to regain control over two of its neighboring municipalities to comply with the needed 10,000 hectares land prerequisite to finally convert Daet into a city.
Currently, Daet have only 5 hectares but if the LGU can regain control over the two barangays in dispute- San Pascual and San Lucas of Basud, total land areas combined would sum up to 11 hectares - just enough to comply with one of the remaining pre conditions under the Local Government Code. The law calls for at least 100 square kilometers municipality land area with an equivalent population of not less than 150,000 inhabitants to get the nod for cityhood. Daet Mayor Tito S. Sarion is confident that they can take back the two barangays whose rein still belongs to Basud. The Chief Executive added that the two barangays, including the locales covering the Bicol National Park is owned by Daet and that they

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have strong evidences to prove the veracity of their claim. Sarion also emphasized that they will not wane in their effort to convince the Lower House of the authenticity of their petition.
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sM CitY NAgA CHristMAs lAUNCH

sM City naga joined the other sM Malls in the country in the simultaneous Christmas launch last saturday, (nov. 10), unveiling different themes and designs. among those who joined the celebration were the south bridges ballet performance and Kids Chorale, sir Jaymee's strings ensemble and the bicol Heritage and Camarines sur Polytechnic Colleges. it was also graced by Mayor John Bongat and other city officials. SM City naga's theme this Christmas "santa's toy factory" gives an early yuletide spirit to customers while shopping and dining in the mall.

sM eCo BAg

above photo shows sM Mall manager Wesley villanueva, Foodcourt manager rey imperial, supermarket manager Dondon Porlay, enro oscar orosco, ace Hardware manager Jherson ladini, the eco bag models and members of the local media held the new design of sM eco bag during the launch on nov. 12, 2012 at the sM event Center.