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ORMOC CITY
For the 1st time: Lucy, Beboy share the same stage
REP. LUCY TORRES-GOMEZ shares the same stage with rival Ormoc Mayor Eric Codilla (in polo barong) two days after the news of SC deciding against her came out, to show one and sundry that she is still the congresswoman. She was accompanied by her allied mayors to the venue as their show of solidarity for her.
ORMOC CITY News that Leyte Rep. Lucy TorresGomez has been unseated by the Supreme Court on a complaint of a loser who only got 493 votes compared to her 101,250 votes is turning out to be the proverbial silver lining in a dark cloud. The Supreme Court, in invalidating her almost three years in Congress, will make her a first-termer come 2013 if re-elected to office.
ORMOC CITY For the first time, 4th Leyte District Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez shared the same stage with challenger Ormoc mayor Eric Codilla, Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez is, on March 21 (Thursday) at however, still the sitting congress- the commencement rites of woman of the 4th district until the Eastern Visayas State the decision becomes final. Her lawyers are filing a motion for University-Ormoc campus.
reconsideration and it is estimated that it will take months before the issue is resolved. Congresswoman Lucy TorresGomez said that if the Supreme Court ruling is not reversed, the positive implication for her is welcome. The news, which broke out Tuesday, March 19, initially dismayed supporters here and abroad. One said, it does not make sense, its almost elections. Greg Gardiola, marketing
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The congresswoman, who recently made headlines when the Supreme Court issued a ruling on March 19 to unseat her, was accompanied by husband Richard Gomez, who is running for Ormoc Mayor; incumbent mayors of Palompon Ramon Oate, Isabel Mayor Saturnino Medina Jr., Matag-ob Mayor Michael Torrevillas; and Albuera kingpin Sixto dela Victoria who is running for his 7th term; her brother Matt and cousin Tony Martinez who are running for mayor of Kananga and Merida, respectively.
EDUCATION, iNDEED, is the greatest equalizer. RICHARD AND LUCY hugged Rina Bautista, from Kananga, who graduated cum laude. She was their previous househelp and asked for the chance to go back to college. A congressional scholar, the couple are happy that she has graduated already and a cum laude at that! The audience buzzed as soon as the congresswoman and Richard came in, with some openly cheering her on. In her message before the graduates, the congresswoman avoided making mention of politics. But when she advised the fresh graduates to sow good seeds because karma has a way of getting back and that what goes around, comes around, the audience burst into claps. Earlier, the congresswoman had just told the press that the SCs unseating her, if not reversed,
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UNA slate to hold rallies in Ormoc, Tacloban & Baybay on April 6, 7
By Nino Villalino
ORMOC CITY - The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), the umbrella party of opposition groups, will be having their senatorial rally on the afternoon of April 6 at Lopez Jaena Street here, just in front of Gaisano Capital main. The Sangguniang Panglungsod here passed on second reading during their session this week, an ordinance approving the request of Marcos Alfredo Larrazabal, mayoralty wannabe of PMP-Laban under UNA, asking for the temporary closure of the street. It would also be the opening salvo of Larrazabals campaign and his five remaining councilor wannabes. One councilor wannabe under his camp, Kai Fernandez, had earlier withdrawn. Those whove remained with him are James Domino, Raquel Kaluza, Bebe Laurente, Macky Nazario and Antonio Suarez. Larrazabal also requested that the same venue be closed once more on May 10, 2013, for their miting de avance and grand proclamation rally, as relayed by councilor Demosthenes Tugonon. Sources said Larrazabal could not use the city stage on April 6 because Martinelli, owned by the mayors brother Edwin, had already booked it for a free concert. He cannot also use it on May 10 because another Codilla brother, Edward, who is running for mayor will reportedly be using it for his miting de avance. It was also learned that UNA had also reserved the Superdome on May 10, in case it rains. NOW SHOWING Councilors Ruben CaMarch 20-27, 2013 pahi and Mario Rodriguez, on the other hand, said Larrazabal must be certain as to what time the area would be closed, considering it is a No showing on busy street. Rodriguez said all deMaundy Thursday tails should be ironed out and Good Friday because they are passing an ordinance, considered a Change Program local law. The UNA Proclamation (March 30 - April 9) Rally in Eastern Visayas Leg would start in Tacloban City on April 6 in the morning. After which, they will proceed here for the rally organized by Larrazabal. On April 7 (Sunday), they will be in Baybay City for Tentative program after is: the opening salvo of UNA BULLET TO THE HEAD candidate Marilou Malot *Showings could change without prior notice. Veloso Galenzoga and her FOR INQUIRIES: team. Their rally would be by CALL TEL NOS. 561-6445; 255-3273 evening of that day where opBefriend STAR THEATER ORMOC (A-MALL) on FaceBooK position mayors in 5th district for updates and screening schedules! are expected to come.
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BIR revenue district office appeals to taxpayers to help meet P 1.106-billion 2013 collection target
Businesses, professionals have to surrender ORs by June 30
Ormoc City - Arturo Abenoja, revenue district officer of RD No. 89 based here, urged taxpayers and their bookeepers to help their office meet the 2013 target collection that is 28% higher than the 2012 actual collection. He said that the P 1.106 billion 2013 target collection may have put RD 89 again on the billionaires club, but he does not believe that the target is impossible to attain. He believes that if taxpayers only pay their correct taxes, they can even collect more. BIR, it was learned, is focusing on professionals like doctors, dentists and lawyers who are suspected of not paying the right taxes. He noted that in 2012, they actually collected P 864-million, exceeding their target collection of P 857-million. Because of this, he believes they can meet the P 1.106-billion, and even exceed it. Quoting Helen Keller, he said, Alone, we can do so little. Together, we can do so much. The revenue district officer made this appeal recently during the kick off activity for the 2013 tax campaign, which is also being done nationwide. In the forum, special focus was made on one time payments and registration of businesses that would benefit from the nearing May 2013 elections like printers, campaign contributors, media outlets and the candidates themselves. They urged candidates, may they be individuals, parties and party-lists, to keep records of their campaign finances up to three years. Another important topic discussed was the full computerization of all their field offices, which now have MRCOS machines that immediately encodes tax payments
Photo on top shows the whole BIR RDO 89 team in a souvenir picture. Below, key officers with officers of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)-Ormoc, their partner in kicking off the 2013 tax campaign. (L-R) Marichu Yap, Roger Uy, assistant RDO Pax Villablanca, RDO Arturo Abenoja, PICPA president Gemma Corbo, Bichu Quidlat, Imelda Chu-Mendoza, Charivic Serafica and Maxim Nabong. and transmits it to their central server, enabling government to have real time data on actual tax collection. The machines are powered by SMART, they added. However, for Ormoc City taxpayers, they still encourage them to pay through partner banks to declog administrative load in their main office. The BIR also informed the audience that all businesses must surrender their receipts, used or unused, to the BIR on or before June 30. This generated a groan from the audience, some who complained they had sizable receipts still unused and to have new ones printed was an additional burden. Leah Sabelino, BIR examiner, said that only accredited printers were allowed to print official receipts and the like. The printers will have security features imbedded in the ORs which will prevent double printing or the rehashing of number series. She added they are now on the process of accrediting printers but of the districts 23 known printers, only three have been accredited yet. Businesses can start ordering new receipts at least 60 days before June 30, Sabelino added. As to complaints from business owners about having just printed new receipts in bulk which would be a waste if they are surrendered all on June 30, Sabelino said to address their concerns to the BIR central office, because such matters were beyond them. Meanwhile, two elderly attendees complained to the BIR people that the presentations were high tech. Virgie Dumaguing, a candidate for council in Baybay City, said that they needed handouts to recall all of what was discussed. When told to just bring a USB so that she could get a copy of the presentation, she said she was not computer-savvy. The other oldie complained he did not even know what a USB was. RDO Abenoja said they can come to his office anytime to ask for hard copies since they were not able to bring a printer to oblige their request. By LM Jimenea
NEWS
Its all about Lucy and what they said on the Supreme Court ruling
Sixto Brillantes: Lucy is not disqualified
Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr., explained that Gomez is not officially unseated (and disqualified to run) until the decision is final and executor. She is not disqualified, the disqualification was the substitution (in May 2010). The one disqualified there was her husband, and she merely subbed for him. But since there was a motion for reconsideration from the congresswomans camp, you cannot implement it, Brillantes explained. - http://www.interaksyon.com between a disqualified candidate a candidate whose COC has been cancelled. Theres only limited information from the summary so we cant say for sure. - Rappler.com
NEWS
BAYBAY CITY A joint posse of the police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) finally nabbed the alleged number one most wanted drug lord in Leyte Norte dawn of March 22, 2013 at Yum Bee Lodging House at Brgy. Hipusngo, this city. The suspect, identified as Fernando M. Balagbis alias Intoy, is a resident of Zone 11, Trece Martires Street here, just in front of Radyo Natin station. The suspect is married but jobless. He was with his alleged girlfriend Yolanda Prieto during the time of his arrest. Accordingly, Balagbis tried to resist arrest and even fired at the operatives as they announced the raid and barged into his room. The operatives confiscated from Balagbis a loaded .22-caliber Llama pistol and in his person found one medium-sized sachet of suspected shabu and the P1,000-peso bill marked money used by their undercover agent during a test buy done earlier. The police also found in plain view at the room premises one large plastic sachet of suspected shabu with an estimated market value of P 300,000.00. The PDEA brought the suspect and recovered items to Tacloban for the required drug tests. There are stories that Balagbis has been in and out of jail already, but this has not been confirmed by authoritative sources. Allegedly, his customers call the suspect Tiyo or Uncle. He allegedly supplies all the retail industry of the shabu trade in Baybay and neighboring towns. With his arrest, residents are hopeful that the growing problem of drug use in the city is eradicated, or minimized at least. By Nino Villalino
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There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. - Mahatma Gandhi
NEWS
Liberal Party bets for Ormoc led by Richard and Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, Toto Jr. Locsin are flanked by their candidates for council. From left: Dr. Gerry Penserga, Tommy Serafica, Dr. Mario Rodriguez, Vince Rama, Erlinda Sakai, Locsin and the Gomezes, Emma Fiel-Fragata, Rolando Villasencio, Atty. Bennet Pongos, Dr. Goito Yrastorza and Engr. Lito Cotiangco.
Coco Martin, Jose and Wally, Siakol to guest LPs opening salvo on April 7
Photos from showbiz-portal.com & myxph.com
Clockwise from top: Coco Martin, Siakol and Jose and Wally comic duo THE STARS are falling down on April 7, 2013 at the parking area of the Gaisano Riverside Mall led by no less than Ormoc mayoralty bet Richard Gomez himself and celebrity Rep. Lucy TorresGomez. It will be the Liberal Partys opening salvo in Ormoc and the 4th District of Leyte, with no less than award-winning actor Coco Martin coming to entertain the audience, together with comic duo Jose and Wally and the rock band Siakol. To recall, Coco Martin played Daniel, Richard Gomezs son in the hit teleserye Walang Hanggan. Richard Gomez said that their starstudded opening salvo is his birthday gift to Ormocanons and the residents of the 4th district. Richard, who turns 46 on that day said, lets raise the happiness quotient of the people. The affair is expected to start at around 7:00 PM. The entertainers are also expected to draw a huge crowd so that the Team Go-
Richard Gomez is on the cover of the March issue of the mens magazine Esquire.
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Nudity-Art. Porno?
(Second of a 2 series)
MY PERSONAL opinion is that homo sapiens has changed neither mentally nor spiritually in spite of thousands of years of generous wisdom (?) and sciences. Ok, a small change for better or -? This opinion is partly supported by modern psychology of religion and anthropology. In Sweden I once had a small bookshop. One nationally well-known painter, Thore Ason and his younger wife Marja, were customers. Together they had an art exhibit 1978 in their hometown. Marja exhibited textile art. The main attraction was Thores portrait study of his well-shaped wife. Not one depreciatory remark or whisper against the painting or the couple did I hear. Not one dirty or obscene remark was uttered in the small, otherwise rumor full town, simply because the Portrait is Pure, clean art, as much as that is possible. On visits to their home and joint studio, I never saw bad art. The Marja portrait is a replica of Goyas two portraits: La maja vestida and La maja desnuda, the attractive denuded. Goya, 1746-1828, had a mistress, the Italian duchess of Alba. Writers of history of art assume that Goyas maja model was the duchess. They also mean that she is not a Venus, and I agree, but an earthly woman, who deliberately exposes herself for onlookers, including me. . There are devilish exhibits, as I mentioned recently. The one in Manila last year in CCP was clearly pornographic blasphemy. What was it good for? BEAUTY A little girl 3 years old wearing a new skirt or dress is often called sexy. That can be misleading. Call her pretty or Guapa. When I see a well-shaped woman, my first male association is erotic and that must be controlled. When I see a young well-shaped man my first impression is of beauty and then I imagine him as a potential competitor. A woman suckling a baby is a beautiful picture of life giving. When I see a pregnant woman, I see life carrying and beauty in a different shape.
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At first glance
MUCH HAVE been said and written about love at first sight, especially about the romantic ones at their syrupy sweetness. But is there more to it than being attracted to a new face? In my teens, I had fallen hopelessly in love many times to beautiful classmates, pretty teachers and sexy movie stars at first glance. The behavior is hormonal but research reveals that the medial prefrontal cortex of the brain plays a major role in romantic decision-making. Different parts of this region, which sits near the front of the brain, make a snap judgment about physical attraction all within milliseconds of seeing a new face, a new study finds. People turned out to be pretty good at knowing who interested them based on photographs alone, the researchers found. Some 63 percent of the time, their initial, photograph-based interest in dating a person was backed up by their real decision after their five-minute speed date. More intriguing was what the brain was doing to make those judgments. The researchers found a link between one specific region of the medial prefrontal cortex, and peoples ultimate decisions about dating. This region buzzed with increased activity when volunteers saw photographs of the people theyd later say yes to. The ventromedial prefrontal cortex, meanwhile, which sits closer to the front of the head, became especially active when participants looked at faces they thought were attractive. But there was a catch: This region was most active when looking at faces that most people agreed were hot. Of course, people dont always agree on who looks good. When people saw a face that tripped their trigger but didnt get great ratings from others, a different region
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activated - the rostromedial prefrontal cortex, a segment of the medial prefrontal cortex located lower in the brain. That region in this moment may be doing something like evaluating not just Is this person a good catch? but Is this person a good catch for me? That role makes sense for the rostromedial region because the region is known to be very important in social decisions. Among the judgments this region makes is how similar someone else is to you. Given that people tend to find similar folks attractive as potential mates, the rostromedial prefrontal cortex could be saying, Hey, this one matches us! There are ways to look at the results. One is that were very shallow. In the first few milliseconds of seeing a new face, were evaluating physical attractiveness. But the rostromedial prefrontal cortex goes a bit deeper, very quickly asking, Yeah, but are they compatible with me? These really are separate processes, researchers said. But they really are both happening in your head as you make those initial evaluations. This goes to show that some people cannot help falling in love suddenly after a quick eyeball. Their brain is on fast drive and if it matches the object of attraction, sparks will fly. However, the only downside is, quick decisions can lead to expensive outcomes - emotionally and financially. But as often quoted: Its better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
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Sakyanan
Dear Atty. Golo, Duna bay warranty ang sakyanan nga second hand?. Nakapalit man gud kog second hand nga sakyanan unya siging kadaot. Lahi diay ang asawa kay sa sakyanan. Ang akong asawa, second hand kay may anak man siya sa lain sa wa pa me maminyo. Peru maayo man siya moda. Ang second hand nga sakyanan di na man makadagan. Kining mga kandidato nga dugay na sa pwesto, mga second hand pud ni sila. Maayo ni sila alisdan og bag-o nga kandidato kay brand new.
Dear Pes, Maka reklamo ka og warranty kon ang depekto sa sakyanan dili dayag og nga kon nahibawo ka pa dili ka unta mopalit (Art. 1561, Civil Code). Natural jud nga madaot ang second hand nga sakyanan kay dugay na gud na siya. Ayaw na lang ka reklamo. Ayaw pud itandi ang asawa sa sakyanan. Kay ang asawa, magkadugay magkalami. Bahin sa mga kandidato, lahi pud sila kaayo. Ang sakyanan kita man ang mosakay. Ang mga kandidato, kita ang ilang sakyan. Imong amigo, Manny G. Golo e.g.golo@gmail.com 09155595449
Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying, and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. as regular citizens, then they would not have been suspicious of where the loyalty of those innocent and peaceful migrants lie. The Sabah officials would not have resorted to harassment and human rights violations against the Filipino migrants due to these suspicions.
Leyte IDOL
People, Places
HIS YEARS Leyte Idol Champion singer is Stephanie Cantiga, 23, of Albuera, Leyte. No less than former Leyte governor Carlos Jericho Petilla, who is now Energy Secretary, awarded the crooner with P 200,000 worth of prizes alongside Leyte governor Mimmietta S. Bagulaya. First placer is Ms. Wayne Aubrey Salceda of Alang-alang and 3rd placer is Jeyve Dao, 20, of Matalom, both of Leyte Province. The talent search is Petillas brainchild because he believes that somewhere in the towns of Leyte are talents waiting for be discovered. Since Filipinos love to sing, he started with the province-wide amateur singing contests but did not limit it to that. As the finalists go through elimination, they go through a battery of personality development and voice lessons, aimed at not only finding who has the best voice of them all but turn them into entertainers, too. The talent search has since been expanded to include the rest of the region. Furthermore, a category for Dancing has been introduced. This in the field of arts. In the field of sports, about two years before he left his elective post to join Pres. Benigno Aquino IIIs cabinet, Petilla instituted the Leyte Sports Academy where athletes are given concentration trainings but not neglecting the academic side. The athletes are considered scholars just like members of a Varsity. Leyte officials were happy to note that in this years Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association meet hosted by the province, a good number of those who made it to the Palarong Pambansa 2013 are LSA scholars. Photos by Gina Gerez/PMRC
Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Icot L. Petilla and Leyte Governor Ma. Mimietta S. Bagulaya hands over a P 200,000 check to Leyte Idol Grand Champion 2013 Ms. Stephanie Cantiga. The Grand Finals was held at the Leyte provincial convention center at Pawing, Palo, Leyte.
Leyte IDOL Champ Stephanie Cantiga shares the stage with 1st placer
Wayne Aubrey Salceda of Alang-alang and 3rd placer Jeyve Dao of Matalom and other finalists.
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Household Tips
By Ina Larrazabal-Gimenez
4. WATER Even bottled water these days about P15-P20. You can easily save when you bring y own water.
5. SNACKS Typical Filipino eats about 6 tim day. That is 3 meals and 3 snacks in between. Instea buying, bring your own baon like a sandwich or crack Even eating in burger joints can be a pain in the poc
6. JEEP I used to take the jeep to school which a 10 minute ride from our place in Cebu. That way save on expensive fuel expenses.
7. CAR POOL There are a lot of families doing today. Just like a school service, a car pool is like sha ride. You also get to share the expense with the othe
2. PACKED MEALS Better yet, bring whole meal with you so you save P50-P70. 3. CARENDERIA If you cannot bring your packed meals, then I suggest you eat at a carenderia or eatery. Meals are cheaper as compared to eating at a fast food or
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s & Happenings
Kalanggaman Isle is ready to take on the world!
PALOMPON, LEYTE 300 international tourists and 80 crewmen aboard the MV Europa, one of the worlds most luxurious cruise ships, stopped by Kalanggaman Island here for a barbecue on Wednesday, March 20, but ended up staying up to 7:00 in the evening, enamored with its white sand, sparkling clear blue waters and terrific diving spots, apparently finding it more fun than their next stop. The tourists arrived at the island at around 7:00 AM, said the towns tourism officer Cleo Rivera. They were jetted to the island through rubber boats of the MV Europa and all had a heyday baking in the powdery white sand and frolicking in the clear blue waters. Some diving enthusiasts also did their thing, as the dangerous side of the island is a divers paradise. Kalanggamans side facing the open seas is a cliff, and said to be one of the most challenging in the world. Town officials made sure that the tourists of MV Europa were welcomed properly. Rivera said that they left the mainland early to make sure they were already on Kalanggaman when M/V Europa made their stop. And while the tourists were having their barbecues, they entertained them with the LGU dance troupe executing the colorful Lawig Festival. The Lawig Festival is a dance rendition of the towns history and a celebration of its faith, thanking God for its bounty and asking for the intercession of their patron saint, St. Francis Xavier. Rivera said the dancers, all LGU employees, are ready to perform anytime, on occasions like these. To commemorate their historic stop on Kalanggaman, the first luxury cruise ship to ever do so, a crewmember of the MV Europa planted a marker on the islands signage welcoming guests. Vice Mayor Georgina Arevalo, in an e-mail to this writer, said they are happy that through the efforts of town officials, combined with that of former Leyte governor Carlos Jericho Petilla and Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, the island is now getting international attention. Local tourists, whove been visiting the island for the past three years now after the town regained its ownership from the late Celso delos Angeles of the beleaguered Legacy Group, have helped spread its fame through social networks. Previously, beach enthusiasts steered clear of the island that had armed security under the employ of delos Angeles. Now, town officials assure that they have not only kept the island in pristine condition but that tourists are secured. Tourist police are stationed in the island and beachcombers clean up the island everyday and bring whatever trash they gather to the mainland for proper disposal. Vice Mayor Arevalo added that the LGU earned P 162,000.00 from entrance fees of the M/V Europa tourists and hinted that it would not be a one-time bonanza as another cruise ship had already contacted them to make another stop next month. The M/V Europa management, on the other hand, relayed the message that they would now include Kalanggaman Island among their hops in the country in their Asian cruises. The M/V Europa sailed off from Hongkong to hop through known beach destinations in the Philippines and Malaysia. It will dock in Singapore where the tourists disembark. It was supposed to stop by the island from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, said the vice mayor, but the tourists asked the M/V Europa to cancel their next stop to the more
A lovely young tourist poses at the welcome marker after the MS Europa put their marker (below) as the first ever ship to anchor off the island.
A picturesque sight immediately greeted the tourists, with the orange umbrellas providing the perfect color contrast to the white sand and clear blue waters of Kalanggaman.
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The international tourists walk on Kalanggamans famed sand bar, feeling the powdery white sand beneath their feet, cool and soothing despite the baking sunlight. known Malapascua Island, and extend their stay up to 7:00 PM there. Louie Tordillo, president of the Palomponganon Association based in the US, commented that the island is paradise and from what he gathered, the tourists who visited were people of good means in their part of the world. M/V Europa passengers (each) paid from 6,990-Euros (Php P 286,000.00) and upwards for the package tour per Hapag-Lloyds brochure. By Lalaine M. Jimenea
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Tables were set for the 300 plus tourists at the islands area identified by the LGU as the activity area where guests can converge, eat and drink. Ms Cleo Rivera, tourism officer, makes a peace sign as they pose with Bu. of Customs people, the ship agent, quarantine and other support agencies.
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For inquiries on how to get to Kalanggaman and avail of other tour packages: Call or text Ms Cleofe Rivera at +63917-303-7267 or their office cellular no. +63917303-7269 or (+6353) 555-9010
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By the way, our pope got his name from St. Francis de Assisi. St. Francis was the son of a very rich merchant of Assisi. He got his share of his wealth, but unlike the story of the prodigal son in the Bible, he immediately distributed his wealth to his poor neighbors. He went on pilgrimage, sans his wealth, along the harsh and bandit-ridden routes across Asia and died in Penang, Malaysia where a magnificent Cathedral was built over his grave. During my second travel to Malaysia, I passed by Penang to visit the huge St. Francis Cathedral. Fronting Penang is an island, where the Industrial Complex of Malaysia is established. It reminded me of the Industrial Complex in Mactan Island, also fronting the City of Cebu now. We cancelled our plane flight from KL to Singapore to travel by land, to be able to visit the St. Francis Cathedral. In closing this column, allow me to quote the famous Prayer of St. Francis, the best supplication of a human being to our God the Father Almighty. Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; and Where there is sadness, joy. Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not seek To be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
NEWS
Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) is primed for summer peak in the Philippines with brand-new aircraft, additional flights and new services. We expect to serve over 340,000 passengers during the Holy Week period. Traffic to leisure destinations such as Boracay, Coron and Dumaguete is high. Internationally, we expect high loads this Holy Week for Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Macau routes, said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. 73% of Holy Week passengers are traveling to domestic destinations this year, while 27% opt for international destinations, an increase from 24% last year. CEB earlier announced additional flights to Hong Kong, Legazpi, Naga and Puerto Princesa during the Holy Week period to accommodate demand. The airline will also increase the summer frequencies to Tagbilaran (Bohol), Tacloban, Kalibo, Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, Singapore and Bangkok. CEB has carried more than a million passengers for the months of April and May for the past two years. Cebu Pacific will continue to provide travelers with the lowest fares, most flight options and most extensive route network, so they can maximize their summer vacation, she said. CEB took delivery of two brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklets last January and March 2013. Those still booking flights and planning their summer itineraries may also sign up to be a CEB Club member through the Cebu Pacific website, for seat sale alerts, easy management of flights and travel funds, and a faster booking process. Iyog also gave passengers some travel-friendly reminders for the summer peak season: BEFORE THE FLIGHT Check in from your home or office with Cebu Pacifics web check-in service through www.cebupacificair.com . Remember that CEB allows only one hand carry bag (maximum weight is 7 kilos). Purchase your baggage allowance upon booking, with options ranging from 10 to 45 kilos. This lets you save up to 44% as compared to paying excess baggage fees at the airport. Place easily identifiable markers on your check-in luggage, and hand carry valuable items. DURING CHECK-IN Check in using CEBs self check-in kiosks available in all Philippine airports with Airbus flights except Laoag and Tawi-Tawi. Another option is CEBs Express Counter for those with no check-in luggage (Lite Fare). Make time for expected long lines at the security scanners and immigration. We encourage guests to be at the airport 3 hours before the flight. CEB counters will close 45 minutes before the scheduled time of departures so we can be ready to depart on time. Check in umbrellas and liquids, aerosols and gels more than 100ml. BEFORE BOARDING Be at the boarding gate 30 minutes before the flights published time of departure. Guests will pass through another security check before getting to the boarding gate, so wear shoes that can be easily removed and avoid wearing belts with metal buckles. For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com, or call the reservation hotlines (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEBs official Twitter and Facebook pages. PR
If its on yellow and blue tarps with the tagline Good News, its E-Pal. If its on a green poster or a calendar, what is it? Its the color of Lakas. A calender of the AANI party list shows that Mayor Eric Codilla supports their aspirations to grow more camote.
And if it is on an orange tarp, which by the way is the color mix you get when putting yellow and red together, it is surely the campaign material of Marcos Larrazabal. Long before the requisite period, Larrazabal and his councilor wannabes have put up their billboards at common poster areas already, as if daring their opponents to file disqualification against them.
Source: www.fark.com
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Students of the citys manpower training center keenly listen to the lectures of the three speakers. Van Omega is seen standing on the right. Ormoc City- The Ormoc Manpower Training Center here, under the tutelage of Van Omega, guidance counselor, recently organized a lecture to impart First Aid skills to their students at the Liga ng Barangay building at the government center in this city. He explained that the training aims to teach the students how to administer first aid promptly and appropriately to themselves and other people, particularly to those enrolled in manpower courses that are considered high risk. Lecturer Van Jose Tabudlong, a nurse of the Ormoc Rescue team, shared about their activities and experiences in responding to calls for help and emergency. He campaigned for the students to join them to be able to help others, too. 2nd speaker Elsie Jaca, another nurse, is the founder of HEMS (Health Emergency Management system). She is presently working at the city health department. She discussed and demonstrated the proper handling and response to emergencies like natural disasters, accidents, ingestion of hazardous substances, and health-related issues like heart attacks and choking. Cristobal Dexter Mendola III, also from the city health department and coordinator of healthy lifestyle discussed on how to deal with various kinds of wounds and how it should be treated. The speakers stressed that in emergency situations, one must have patience and perseverance, and more importantly, presence of mind. By Marian Lastimosa
Philippine Airlines and Airbus are bringing 25 Filipino street children to Paris to perform at the opening of a major art exhibit in the French capital. The children are part of the choral group Street Children Choir of Virlanie Foundation Philippines, a non-governmental organization established to help abandoned and homeless kids. Under the co-sponsorship agreement, PAL and the French aircraft manufacturer will shoulder the the roundtrip tickets of the 25 performers. Were glad to be of help to these talented street kids. We wish them success in their Paris performance, said Ramon S. Ang, PAL president and COO. The Paris trip materialized when the group performed before Frances Prime Minister Jean Marc Ayrault and wife Brigitte Terrien during the French premiers visit to the Philippines late last year, a performance that left the couple impressed. Thus, the invitation for the children to perform at the opening of a major art exhibit in Paris. Dubbed Musee des Arts Premiers du Quai Branly, the exhibit features a grand exhibition titled Philippines: Archipel des changes (Philippines: An Archipelago of Exchange), which will showcase Philippine artwork and artifacts dating back to the countrys pre-colonial period. The contract signing between PAL, Airbus and Virlanie Foundation was held at San Miguel Corporations headquarters in Pasig City. Virlanies founder and current president Dominique Lemay signed on behalf of the organization. Lemay calls the childrens three-week trip Tournee en Europe de la Chorale des enfants de Virlanie. He said he is proud to offer the child-performers a unique opportunity to discover a new culture and a new country. PR
Coast Guard says theyre ready for Holy Week passenger rush
ORMOC CITY - The Philippine Coastguard here said they are expecting more passengers to come from Cebu this week because of the Holy Week, and as usual, is undertaking the preparations they have always done for the season. Chief Petty Officer Juanito Rejano said they are already on full alert mode for their Oplan Ligtas Kwaresma 2013 operation. He added that the Philippine Ports Authority is helping them, too. The chief of the Special Operations Unit, Chief Petty Officer Reynaldo Godoy, disclosed that they are already deploying their men including some K9 units and the Maritime Environment Protection Unit (MEPU) on round-the-clock duties. Moreover, Passenger Assistance Centers have already been setup in various ports. Rejano enjoined everybody to cooperate with the preparations, saying this was ultimately for their safety and convenience. He said that passengers who may be experiencing problems can contact their cellphone numbers: 0917-724-3682, 0930-313-5188 and 0935-855-6127. By Paul Libres
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Branches 6,7,8,9, & 34 Bulwagan ng Katarungan Magsaysay Boulevard, Tacloban City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF LEYTE EJF 3612 EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE/ PERSONAL PROPERTY MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 AS AMENDED BY ACT 4118 AND PD 38 RADIOWEALTH FINANCE COMPANY Mortgagee- versus- SPS. ZOSIMO C. DEL ROSARIO and LYDIA S. DEL ROSARIO and DENNIS ARIZA, Mortgagor NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by RADIOWEALTH FINANCE COMPANY INC., a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Philippines with principal Office Address located at 2nd Floor Guevent Commercial Bldg., 52 Libertad St., Mandaluyong City and Branch Office at 206 P. Burgos St., Tacloban City, duly represented by its Branch Manager Mr. Glecerio B. Madijanon fo legal age, Filipino and a resident of Tacloban City against SPS. ZOSIMO C. DEL ROSARIO and LYDIA S. DEL ROSARIO and DENNIS ARIZA, (co-maker) of legal ages, Filipino citizen and with office/ postal address at Brgy. 87 Camacho Subd. Manlurip, San Jose, Tacloban City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 19, 2013 amounts to SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN PESOS (P722,977.00), which amount is inclusive of interests thereon, but exclusive of daily interest and expenses thereafter and 10% of the total amount of loan acquired/indebtedness as attorneys fees also secured by the said mortgage, sheriffs fee and other necessary expenses and charges incident to the enforcement of the requested extra-judicial foreclosure and sale of the properties at public auction, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on APRIL 05, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at Regional Trial Court, Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City, to the highest bidder for cash and in Philippine Currency, the following properties with all its improvements, if any to wit: TCT No. 122-2010000307 A parcel of lot designated as Lot 2036-A, of the subdivision plan Psd-083747-007577-D, being a portion of Lot 2036, AD. 220, (LRC Rec. No. 10518), situated in the Barangay of San Jose, Municipality of City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte. Bounded on the: NE., along line 1-2 by Lot 2036-P (Road Lot 6.00 m. wide) of this subd; on the SE., along line 2-3 by Lot 1027-B, Psd -08-000183; on the SW., along line 3-4 by Lot 4973, CAD. 220 Along line 4-5 by Lot 4972, CAD 220; and on the NW., along line 5-1 by Lot 2036-B of this subdivision Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) Square meters more or less. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AND BUYERS MAY INVESTIGATE FOR THEMSELVES THE TITLE AND ENCUMBRANCES, HEREIN ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTIES IS ANY THEREBE. 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 said date, it shall be held on APRIL 10 2013 on the same time and place without futher notice. Magsaysay Boulevard, Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. February 26, 2013. (Sgd.) LEONARDO G. AGUILAR Sheriff IV OCC-RTC-Tacloban Copy furnished: RADIOWEALTH FINANCE COMPANY INC. 2nd Floor Guevent Commercial Bldg., 52 Libertad St., Mandaluyong City Branch Office at 206 P. Burgos St., Tacloban City SPS. ZOSIMO C. DEL ROSARIO and LYDIA S. DEL ROSARIO And DENNIS ARIZA, (co-maker) Brgy. 87 Camacho Subd. Manlurip, San Jose, Tacloban City EV Mail March 4-10, 11-17, & 18-24, 2013 EJF No. 3558 SHERIFFS NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER ACT 3135 AMENDED Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for sale under act 3135, as Amended filed by PAG-IBIG FUND TACLOBAN COR. Lopez Jaena & del Pilar Sts., Tacloban City, against MA. HUMILDA R. URMENETA a resident at BRGY. UTAP, Tacloban City to satisfy the Mortgage indebtedness which as of September 21, 2012, Amounted to THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE PESOS & 27/100 (Php350,129.27), Philippine Currency, including Penalties, Charges, Attorneys Fees, expenses of the Foreclosure, Sheriffs Lawful Fees, and expenses for conducting the PUBLIC AUCTION SALE, thereof, the UNDERSIGNED EXECUTING SHERIFF WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION on April 5, 2013, at 9:00 in the morning or soon thereafter, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City, to the highest bidder for Cash and in Philippine Currency, the following Real Properties/Personal Properties, with all the improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-52666 A parcel of land designated as Lot 11, Block 13 of the consolidation-subdivision of Pcs-08-000538-D, being a portion of lots 1-8,Block 1, 1-10, Block 11, 1-10, Block III, 1-6, Block IV, 1-11, Block V, Road lots 1-3, Psd-083747-007768-D and lot 2971A to 2971-F, Psd-083747-007736-D, situated in the Barangay of Calanipawan, City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte. Bounded on the : SE., along line 1-2 by lot 10, Block 13; on the SW., along line 2-3-4-5 by Alley 2 (4.00 m. wide); on the NW., along line 5-6 by Road 9 (6.50 m. wide); and on the NE., along line 6-1 by lot 1, Block 13 all of this subdivision, containing an area of SIXTY NINE (69) SQUARE METERS more or less. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AND BUYERS MAY INVESTIGATE FOR THEMSELVES THE TITLE AND ENCUMBRANCES, HERE IN ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTIES IF ANY THERE BE. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on
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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT Eight Judicial Region Regional Trial Court Branch 17 Palompon, Leyte SP. PROC. CASE NO. 0349-PN IN RE: PETITION FOR DECLARATION OF PRESUMPTIVE DEATH OF ABSENTEE SPOUSE JOEL O. ALCAZARA, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 41 OF THE FAMILY CODE JOSEFINA G. ALCAZARA Petitioner. /----------------/ ORDER A verified Petition for Judicial Declaration of Presumptive Death has been filed by petitioner, Josefina G. Alcazara, through counsel, Atty. Remegio C. Dayandayan, praying that petitioners absent husband, Joel O. Alcazara, be declared presumptively dead. As the petition appears to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for initial hearing on April 22, 2013 at 8:00 oclock in the morning, at the Hall of Justice, Regional Trial Court, Branch 17, Palompon Leyte, at which date, time and place, any person may appear and show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. Let a copy of the Petition and this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Leyte, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, with the last publication to be made at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for initial hearing. Furnish copies of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General, Office the Asst. Provincial Prosecutor, Palompon, Leyte, Atty. Remegio C. Dayandayan, herein petitioner, the Local Civil Registrar of Tabango, Leyte, absentee-spouse Joel O. Alcazara and the Civil Registrar General, National Statistics Office. SO ORDERED. In Chambers, this 13th day of February, 2013 at Palompon, Leyte, Philippines. (Sgd.) MARIO O. QUINIT Presiding Judge Copy furnished: 1. Atty. Remegio C. Dayandayan- Dayandayan compound, Welcome Triangle Kawasaki Blvd, National Highway Junction Isabel, Leyte 2. Office of the Solicitor General 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 3. Hon. Asst. Provincial Prosecutor Lorna O. Pades, Palompon, Leyte 4. The Local Civil Registrar of Tabango, Leyte 5. Joel O. Alcazara Layog, Campokpok, Tabango, Leyte/ San Francisco Camotes, Cebu 6. The Civil Registrar National Statistics Office, Quezon City Metro Manila 7. Josefina G. Alcazara Layog Campokpok, Tabango, Leyte 8. EV Mail Ormoc City Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Branch 17, Palompon, Leyte SP. PROC. CASE NO. 0349-PN IN RE: PETITION FOR DECLARATION OF PRESUMPTIVE DEATH OF ABSENTEE SPOUSE, JOEL O. ALCAZARA, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 41 OF THE FAMILY CODE, JOSEFINA G. ALCAZARA, Petitioner. x----------------x PETITION COMES NOW the petitioner, by counsel, and to this Honorable Court, most respectfully states: 1. The petitioner is of legal age, Filipino, married to Joel O. Alcazara, and a resident of Layog, Campokpok, Tabango, Leyte, Philippines. 2. The petitioner is in full possession of her civil capacity and legal rights. 3. On April 13, 2004, the petitioner got married to one Joel O. Alcazara, which marriage was solemnized by Hon. Bernard Jonathan Remandaban, Municipal Mayor of Tabango, Leyte. A machine copy of their Certificate of Marriage is hereto attached as Annex A. 4. After the celebration of this marriage, the petitioner and Joel O. Alcazara, having been previously living as common-law husband and wife in the house of the latters parents at Layog, Campokpok, Tabango, Leyte, continued to reside thereat. 5. In July, 2004, however, Joel O. Alcazara, without the knowledge and consent of the petitioner, left Layog Campokpok, Tabango, Leyte, to an unknown place or destination. 6. Caught by surprise on the inexplicable act of her husband, the petitioner reported the matter to the concerned authorities of the place. 7. The petitioner thereafter made inquiries on Joel O. Alcazaras whereabouts from their neighbors as well as from their friends, particularly in Tabango, Leyte and neighboring Municipalities of Villaba and San Isidro, Leyte. But not one of them knew where her husband went or of his whereabouts. 8. Not content with her inquiries, and thinking all the while that Joel O. Alcazara must have returned to his place of birth and be with his parents, the petitioner went to San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu. But her husband was not there. the above-stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on April 12, 2013 on the same time and place without further notice. Tacloban city, February 26, 2013 FOR THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF (Sgd.) LUDY C. MARMITA SHERIFF IV EV Mail March 4-10, 11-17, & 18-24, 2013
Addendum of Affidavit of Self Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late SPS. ENRIQUITO MACAPAZ and NORMA CABANA MACAPAZ re a Certificate of Shares of Common Stock with a Stockholder No. 03762600 with 15,917 share issued by A. Soriano Corporation Share was adjudicated unto herself by MARIA LARALIE M. LASACA per Doc. No. 302; Page No. 61; Book No. CCCLII; Series of 2013 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail March 4-10, 11-17, & 18-24, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement with quitclaim NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late SPS. AGUSTIN SENILLO and MAXIMA FUENTES SENILLO re parcels of land Lot No. 7349, situated in barrio Dolores, Ormoc City, containing an area of 562 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 17258; Lot No. 7352,
containing an area of 207 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 17259; Lot No. 7357 , containing an area of 164 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 7573; Lot. 7527, containing an area of 36,909 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 25555 were settled among their heirs per Doc. No. 101; Page No. 21; Book No. XXX; Series of 2013 of Notary Public Evergisto S. Escalon. EV Mail March 4-10, 11-17, & 18-24, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late VICTOR TANNER re parcels of landLot 4, Pcs-08-000140 , situated in Barrio Milagro, Ormoc City, containing an area of 37,616 sq. m. under TCT No. 49264; Lot 11, Block 9, Pcs-08-000528-D, situated in Brgy. Tambulilid (formerly Brgy. Linao), Ormoc City, containing an area of 50 sq. m.; and a residential building erected on Lot No. 11, Block 9 (CS/SD of Lots 5251-A & 5257-B), with an area of 21 sq. m. were settled among his heirs per Doc. No. 141; Page No. 29; Book No. LXXIII; Series of 2012 of Notary Public Ruben R. Capahi. EV Mail March 4-10, 11-17, & 18-24, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Province of Samar Municipality of Sto. Nio OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Date: March 15, 2013 In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby serve to the public that CHRISTINE NARAG JIMAOL was filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in SEX from MALE to FEMALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHRISTINE NARAG JIMAOL who was born on 26 February 1992 at Brgy. Ilo, Sto. Nio, Samar, and whose parents are Roberto Jimaol and Josefina Narag. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than ___. (Sgd.) SIMEON N. PARINGIT, JR. Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail March 11-17, & 18-24, 2013
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4486-C-16, situated in Brgy. Dayhagan(now) San Pablo, Ormoc City, containing an area of 233 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 38435; Lot No. 4486-C-23 ,containing an area of 200 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 38442; Lot No. 7411-C-7 situated in Brgy. Dolores, Ormoc City, containing an area of 500 sq. m. under TCT No. 40454, TD No. 00060-00392; Lot 7411-C-8, containing an area of 595 sq. m. under TCT No. 40455, TD 00060-60393; Lot 5 Blk 1 situated in San Pablo Ormoc City, containing an area of 439 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 43399; land designated as 2 Block 3, containing an area of 300 sq. m. under TD No. 00076-01904 situated in Brgy. San Pablo, Ormoc City ; Lot No. 16 Block 3, containing an area of 300 sq. m. under TD No. 000-76-01917; Lot 4 Block 4, containing an area of 300 sq. m. under TD No. 00076-01917; Lot 12 Block 1 , containing an area of 300 sq. m. ; Lot 7 Block 2, containing an area of 603 sq. m.; Lot 23 Block 2, containing an area of 300 sq. m.; Lot 5 Block 3 , containing an area of 300 sq. m.; Lot 12 Block 3, containing an area of 300 sq. m.; Lot 6 Block 4 , containing an area of 300 sq. m. ; Lot 7151, situated in Brgy. Luna, Ormoc City, Lot 7490-E-8, situated in Brgy. Dolores, Ormoc, containing an area of 21,330 sq. m. covered by TD No. 00060-00550; Lot 7411-E1-F, containing an area of 512 sq. m. covered under TCT No. 40492, TD No. 00060-00399; Lot 7411-E-1-G , containing an area of 259 sq. m. covered under TCT No. 46171, TD No. 00060-00522-X; Lot 6117-G-3 , containing an area of 300 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 40858, TD No. 00076-01677; Lot 6117-G-4, situated in Brgy. Dayhagan, Ormoc City, containing an area of 300 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 40859, TD No. 00076-01678; Lot 6117-G-5, containing an area of 576 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 40860, 00076-01679; Lot 6117-G-8, containing an area of 625 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 40863; Lot 6117-H-4-B, containing an area of 1,523 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 44566; Lot 7411-H-2-D, containing an area of 300 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 40011,TD No. 00060-00378;Lot 7411-H-2-E, containing an area of 300 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 40012, TD 00060-00379; Lot 7411-H-2-F, containing an area of 250 sq. m. covered under TCT No. 400 13, TD No. 0060-00380; Lot No. 7411-H-3 , containing an area of 1,205 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 39551, TD No. 00060-00341; Lot 7411-I-1, containing an area of 3,204 sq. m. covered under TCT No. 39305, TD No. 00060-00335; Lot 7411-B; Lot 7411-F-10-E, containing an area of 206 sq. m. covered by TD No. 00060-00460; and Lot 6117-E, situated in Brgy. Dayhagan, Ormoc City, containing an area of 4,134 sq. m. covered by TD No. 00076-00032 under TCT No. 30944 were settled among her heirs per Doc. No. 165; Page No. 33; Book No. XIII; Series of 2008 of Notary Public Ari G. Larrazabal. EV Mail March 18-24, 25- 31, & April 1-7, 2013
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Juan: Kini ba ang gitawag ninyo nga ART? Ka ngil-ad ba oi! Painting kono? Guide: Dili sir, espejo na! Nawong na nmo ang imo nakita! Anak: Tay, ang aso natin mabait. Tatay: Bakit? Anak: Hindi mangangagat, kasi walang ngipin. Girl: Ang daming pogi, mga bakla naman. Boy: Bakit ako? Hindi naman ako bakla ah? Girl: Hindi ka din naman pogi. Juan: Totoo bang magaling ka daw manghula? Hulaan mo naman ako! Ana: Wala kang GF no? Juan: Ang galing! Pano mo nahulaan? Ana: Ang panget mo kaya!
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Ormoc City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF EJF No. R-ORM-13-00003-FC For: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE under Act 3135 BANCO DE ORO-TRUST AND INVESTMENT GROUP, Mortgagee, -versus- Sps. LORETO T. GONZALES and ROSALINDA G. GONZALES, Mortgagors. x---------------------x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE Upon Extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 filed by Banco De Oro-Trust and Investment Group Makati City against Sps. Loreto T. Gonzales & Rosalinda G. Gonzales to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 30, 2011 amounts to One Million Three Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Eight Pesos & 53/100 only (P1,375,768.53), including interest & penalties but excluding attorneys fees, sheriffs fees and other charges & expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned sheriff will sell at public auction on April 24, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Ormoc City to the highest bidder, for cash or managers check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all the improvements located therein, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 36586 Register of Deeds of Ormoc City A parcel of land designated as Lot 20, Block 2 of the subdivision plan, Psd-08-008927-D, being a portion of Lot 5343, Ormoc Cadstre, situated in the Brgy. of Salvacion (now Bagong Buhay), City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte. Bounded on the NE. Along line 1-2 by Lot 8 Block 2; on the SE. Along line 2-3 by Lot 19, Block 2; on the SW. Along line 3-4, by Road Lot 2 (6.00 m. wide) and on the NW. along line 4-1, by Lot 21, Block 2, all of the subdivision. Beginning at a point marked 1 on plan, being S. 87 deg. 38W., 524.92 m. from BLLM No. 40, Cad 256; thence S. 68 deg. 09E, 8.00 m. to point 2; thence S. 21 deg. 51.00 m. to point 3; thence N. 68 deg. 09W., 8 m. to point 4; thence N. 21 deg. 51E.,15.00 m. to point of beginning; containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) square meters, more or less. Registered in the name of Loreto T. Gonzales, Brgy. Punta, Ormoc City. 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 April 30, 2013 without further notice. (Sgd.) ZENEN B. PURAY, JR. Sheriff IV EV Mail March 18-24, 25- 31, & April 1-7, 2013
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NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT in SP. PROC. CASE NO. 0388-PN IN RE: CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE RECORD BIRTH OF MARIFE S. LABASTIDA, Petitioner, - versus- MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF VILLABA LEYTE AND NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE AT QUEZON CITY METRO MANILA, Respondent, the petitioners name was mispelled as MARIPE in the first issue of EV Mail March 11-17. Such has been corrected in this issue. Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Leyte Municipality of Hindang NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Sec. 5 R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FLORENCIO C. NIER has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from LUTOS to LOTIS in the birth certificate of LOTIS CORPUS NIER who was born on May 29, 1977 at Hindng, Leyte Philippines and whose parents are FLORENCIO CASULLA NIER and EMELIANA CORPUS Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/ her written opposition with this office not later than fifteen (15) days after publication (Sgd.) DEXTER R. SARCON Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail March 18-24, & 25- 31, 2013 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Leyte Municipality of Hindang NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Sec. 5 R. A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that INOCENCIA MAGA, has filed with this office a Petition for changed of First Name from PURITA to MARIA LUZ in the birth certificate of MARIA LUZ MAGA AORA who was born on September 22, 1982 at Hindang, Leyte, Philippines and whose parents are GONZALO AORA and INOCENCIA MAGA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/ her written opposition with this office not later than fifteen (15) days after publication. (Sgd.) DEXTER R. SARCON Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail March 18-24, & 25- 31, 2013
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OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE (EJF NO. 3601) Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under act 3135, as amended, filed on February 13, 2013, by PAG-IBIG FUND, mortgagee, with office address at Cor. Del Pilar & L. Jaena Sts., Tacloban City, against ESTELA P. MACHICA, mortgagor, of Parena Giporlos Eastern Samar, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of January 11, 2013, amounts to PHP 291,300.51 inclusive of interest and penalty charges, the Ex-Officio Sheriff, RTC, Tacloban City, by and thru the undersigned will sell at public auction on APRIL 24, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the office of Branch 34, RTC, Tacloban City, to the Highest Bidder, for Cash, Managers Check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all improvements, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-53168 A parcel of land designated as lot 1 block 28 of the consolidation-subdivision of Pcs-08-000527-D, being a portion of lots 4997,Cad. 220, lot 4311-B, Psd-08-001588, lot 4313-I-1, Psd-08-002329 and lots 1 & 2 & 3, Pcs-08-000517-D, situated in the Barangay of Abucay, City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte. Bounded on the: West, along line 1-2 by Road lot 13; on the North, along line 2-3 by Alley 9; on the East, along line 3-4 by lot 3, block 28; and on the South, along line 4-1 by lot 2, block 28 all of this subdivision. Containing an area of 55 Sq. mts., more or less. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and place. In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on APRIL 30, 2013, on the same time and place without further notice. (Sgd.) RUBEN N. VILLACARILLO (2/18/13) Sheriff IV EV Mail March 18-24, 25-31, & April 1-7, 2013
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4TH DISTRICT INCUMBENT MAYORS AND LP BETS SHOW THEIR SOLIDARITY FOR CONG. LUCY TORRESGOMEZ. Seated with the congresswoman are Palompon Mayor Ramon Oate, who together with town officials and all the towns barangay chairmen issued a manifesto of support, and Sixto dela Victoria of Albuera who is gunning for his 7th term. Standing from left to right are Matag-ob Mayor Michael Torrevillas, Richard Gomez, Antonio Martinez who is running in Merida, Isabel Mayor Saturnino Medina Jr. and Matt Torres for Kananga. I made a promise to the people that if I become congresswoman, I will try to do the best I can do for them, and I have. Measure me from what I have done, not because you like me The congresswoman added that she is asking constituents of the 4th District of Leyte to measure her for what she has done for the district. I am not asking you to like me but to measure me for what I have done, she said. The congresswoman takes pride in accomplishing more projects in the district in just three years, compared to the nine years of her predecessor. But more than that, she is happy that her programs have directly benefitted the people, especially the needy. Among these are two major surgical missions that she hosted, in partnership with the Society of Philippine Surgeons in America (SPSA). The missions have addressed major surgical needs of around 1,000 indigents whove suffered from their conditions for years, aside from hundreds of minor surgeries and cataract operations. Cita, a patient during her first surgical mission from whom doctors removed the biggest dermoid they ever saw, said shed been carrying the baggage for years. Kun dili pa si Lucy ang congresswoman, kasabot kong mamatay na ko pila ka buwan o tuig. Her cyst filled up a fourth of a barrel. Cita has approached Lucys predecessor and the mayors office here many times for help but was given only token amounts, a drop of the P 35,000 she was told to prepare for an operation at the government hospital many years ago. Lucy said that if given a fresh mandate, she would continue the missions. She added that she is happy to see how her office was able to help hundreds of people. We can help as private citizens, yes, but we can only help a one, two or even 10. As public officials, we can help save the lives of hundreds of people, even thousands. She has also more than 300 congressional scholars, funded through her Priority Development Assistance Fund. It touches the heart to see young people receiving their diplomas, knowing they couldnt have if not for the scholarships. Among region 8 solons, she has the most number of constituents enrolled with PhilHealth. Richard Gomez said that the Philhealth universal coverage program started in 2005 yet, but through the years, Lucys predecessor only covered a few constituents, if any. The congresswoman is also instrumental to successfully promoting tourism in Palompon town. Through the TIEZA, she constructed a tourism center cum hostel at the town, coupling it with a big speedboat to help ferry visitors. The amenities have increased traffic of local tourists visiting the islet of Kalanggaman whove extolled its virtues in social networking sites and found international attention. J u s t t h i s We d n e s d a y (March 20), the M/V Europa, one of the worlds most luxurious cruise ships, dropped by the islet for barbecue from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Vice mayor Georgina Arevalo said the 300 multi-national tourists aboard were enamored by the islet and stayed until 7:00 PM, foregoing their stop at the more famed Malapascua Island. Thanks to the efforts of Congw. Lucy Torres-Gomez and Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla, she e-mailed, the town earned P 162,000 that day from regulatory fees. Word of the islets pristine beauty apparently spread immediately, she added, that they also got another advisory from another luxury cruise ship wanting to visit it in the next two weeks. Promising Road is now a reality The congresswoman also worked hard to realize road of broken promises of her predecessor, foremost is the concreting of the Matag-ob to Palompon Road. Her predecessor called it his Senators Highway. Mayor Ramon Oate dubs it as the Promising Road, with pun intended. In the presscon, Mayor Ramon Oate said Lucys predecessor, who is her challengers father, had always been promising over and over again in his nine years, to fix the particular road. But in the congresswomans less than three years, it is now almost finished. Mayor Michael Torrevillas of Matag-ob, Lucys last convert, said that his constituents are so happy with the road being fixed that They were really the ones who asked me to join her, Torrevillas said, and as a good leader, I must listen to the clamor of my constituents. I have to show gratitude to the leader who has done much for our town. He added that more than just admire the congresswoman, they love her for fulfilling their dreams, he said in the vernacular. In Ormoc City, work on the Ormoc Diversion Road has started. While her challenger Ormoc Mayor Eric Codilla wants it stopped, even texting Public Works secretary Rogelio Singzon about it, work on the project continues. It will decongest the city proper and open new growth areas. It has been on the planning board for 35 years now but only saw the light of day when Lucy became congresswoman. She also lobbied that the JICA flood control project gets sizable funding for its rehabilitation, because after more than a decade, it is badly dilapidated. Mayor Codilla also wanted it stopped, but recognizing the importance of its rehabilitation, DPWH Secretary Singson ordered for the project to proceed. Lucy, on the other hand, said she could not understand why the mayor wanted a very important project that could protect the lives of Ormocanons stopped. She also has an impressive record as legislator, even better than some lawyer-colleagues. A comparison of how many bills she has had approved to that of a topnotch lawyercolleague in Cebu shows she has authored. She has authored and passed the conversion of the Palompon Institute of Technology into a university, and just this week, Pres. Benigno Aquino III signed into law rehabilitating and restructuring the Peoples Television Network. She is also a co-author of House version of the Kasambahay Bill and the amendments to the Breastfeeding Law, lifting time limits on breastfeeding moms in nursing their babies during work. At the start of her term, she only had one mayor allied to her. Now, she has four. All incumbent mayors and LP bets for mayors in her district joined the congresswoman during the presscon to show their solidarity behind her. Also present aside from Oate, Torrevillas and Medina were Sixto dela Victoria who is making a comeback for his 7th term, Lucys brother Matt who is running for mayor in Kananga and Antonio Martinez for Merida.
4th district of Leyte. There is no attribution, however, who funded its printing. But Eufrocino M. Codilla Jr., in an interview on radio on March 20, called on Lucy to step down, show delicadeza and not to contest the SC ruling anymore. He was said to be congressman-in-waiting already had the Gomezes not challenged him. He lost to Lucy by 24,701 votes. He filed an election protest against her but lost at the House of Representative Electoral Tribunal (HRET) and his subsequent appeal at the Supreme Court. He also funded the quo warranto suit of Tagolino, as Tagolino himself told media in the past. Her detractors high spirits, however, were deflated in the next two days when the positive implication of the adverse ruling for Lucy became clear. First, Commission on Elections chairman Sixto Brillantes announced that they could act on the matter yet as the decision was not yet final. Second, the House of Representatives is not in session
one thinking about delicadeza, wanting to take over when the people clearly rejected him, she said. She said they are filing a motion for reconsideration at the Supreme Court. As of that time, her lawyers have not received the official copy of the decision yet, and until then, cannot file the MR. The congresswoman added that the interpretation that she gets another full three terms if unseated before June 30 is just something she takes in a stride. In a Liberal Party meeting she attended on Wednesday (March 20), party-mates applauded her as soon as she walked in. I was surprised why, until they congratulated me on how lucky I was, to be getting an additional term served to me by my detractors on a silver platter, she recalled with a laugh. Nonetheless, she said, I remain Gods good soldier. If he wants me to serve for three more terms, then I will, with the same brand of public service that I have dispensed.
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