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TACLOBAN CITY At least six people died and 153 were taken ill after eating the meat of pawikan (big leatherback turtle) that was butchered in Arteche, Eastern Samar. According to Purificacion Daloos, regional information officer of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), she received reports from the staff of DENR Arteche about the death of six persons and 65 people still in the hospital, out of the 153 persons who were poisoned after eating the pawikans meat. She identified the fatalities as; Marcosa Flores Picardal, 80; Lilia Picardal Galit, 56 and husband Ramon Galit; Eugenio Nuguit, 55 and son Marlon Mosende, 23, and one who is yet to be identified as of this articles writing. All died while being treated at Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital in Borongan City, 100 kilometers off Arteche town. The six fatalities are from Barangay Rawis. The Nuguits died on August 18 while the Galit couple died on August 21.
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DPWH bares projects to public

By Jessica Cordero

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Hermosilla Drive The ongoing projects of DPWH 4th Leyte District

LGUs may allot more than 5% for disaster fund

GOVERNMENT CENTER, Palo, Leyte, August 23 (PIA) Attorney Susan Pace-Donalvo, OIC Director of the Commission on Audit (COA) Region-08, said that local government units are not limited to allocating just 5% of their income for disaster risk reduction and management fund. The lady regional director said that Section 21 of Republic Act 10121 provides that not less than five percent (5%) of the estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside as the LDRRM fund to support disaster risk management activities such as but not limited to predisaster preparedness programs including training, purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines, for post-disaster activities, and for the payment of premiums on calamity insurance. Director Donalvo made the pronouncement during the second day of the just-concluded Regional Summit on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management for Local Chief Executives of Region 8 held at the DPWH Multi-Purpose Center at Government Center, Palo, Leyte. Donalvo told the more than 400 participants that if the LGU has big income then it may allot more than 5% for DRRM fund. Of the amount appropriated for LDRRMF, thirty percent (30%) shall be allocated as Quick Response Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for relief and recovery programs in order that situation and living conditions ofpeople In communities or areas stricken by disasters, calamities, epidemics, or complex emergencies, may be normalized as quickly as possible. The 30% QRF is expended with an accompanying approved resolution or when a Presidential Decree is issued that the area is under a State of Calamity, Director Donalvo said. Meanwhile, the COA Director said the 70% of the LDRRM Fund will be used for prevention, preparedness, rehabilitation and recovery. The 70% of the LDRRM Fund does not need an approved resolution nor a PD before it is released, however procured equipment from this fund percentage must be identified as Disaster Preparedness and Rescue Equipment. She also called on LCEs to submit monthly report of fund sources and utilization
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Ormoc City- On behalf of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 4th Leyte District, Engr. Lino Francisco Gonzales disclosed their various projects to the press last August 20 at the DPWH Conference Room. Projects which are set to start this week are the widening of roads in barangays Malbasag and Agua Dulce and Carlos Tan and Cataag streets. Gonzales made it clear that only some portions of the road networks are included in the widening project. He stressed that national roads are the ones prioritized. Gonzales informed that the standard width of road is 10 meters from the centerline, 6.1 to 6.7 meters of which is the carriage way while the remaining is the shoulder or off-carriage way. Any establishment positioned within 10 meters from the centerline is demolished as it is prohibited by law. Bidding for the widening of Cogon rotunda near the Ormoc City Institute of Technology also falls on this week. As observed by DPWH, the narrowness of it causes congestion of vehicles thereby leading to accidents. In addition, some portions of the Isabel-Merida road and the off-carriage way in Ormoc airport will also be concreted. P30 million worth of projects for the Department of Health is to be done, P10 million of which goes to the Ormoc District Hospital (ODH) for the construction of isolation room, additional male and female wards, improvement of hospital faade and emergency room. The remaining 20 million will be used for the construction of a one-storey hospital in the municipality of Palompon. Construction of 3-seater and 4-seater comfort rooms in identified public schools with a total appropriation of P11, 921, 000, will also be constructed.
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NEWS
O r m o c C i t y - D r. Mariza S. Magan, Ormoc City Division Schools Superintendent, stated that the Department of Education in Ormoc needs more secondary school teachers during an interview held last August 14 at the Councilors Conference Room. Based on the school division profile for school 2013-2014 there are 461 secondary teachers in Ormoc however, DepEd needs 84 more to meet the requirement. Specifically, national high schools in Cabintan, Ipil, Lilo-an. Matica-a, Tongonan, and in Ormoc City itself are the ones that needs more. Nevertheless Magan emphasized that what DepEd needs are teachers specializing in MAPEH, Filipino, Social Science, and Values Education. Magan explained that since teachers who specialize on these fields are only

August 19-25, 2013

Ormoc City Police Inspector Rio Tan led his group, along with Ormoc Rescue, to respond to an alarm that a young man was shot by a still unidentified gunman at around noon of August 21, Wednesday, along the road of Sitio Tinag-an, Ipil. The group found the victim alive and was rushed to OSPA-FMC by Ormoc Rescue, but later died in the hospital due to a gunshot wound in his head. The victim was identified as one Adrian Cesar Nascarinas, 24 years old, originally from Brgy. Lao but was temporarily residing with his aunt in Ipil. Lead investigator PO3 Ruben Orsolino admitted that they are still continuing the investigation as to who the gunman is and the motive of the killing. According to witness accounts, the gunman was walking behind the victim and then shot him point blank in the head. After the shooting, the suspect casually walked away from the scene. PO3 Orsolino said that witnesses were unable to identify the suspect even though the gunman did not attempt to cover his face. Witnesses also said that the suspect was wearing a black T-shirt. There are no details yet on what type of gun was used on the victim. This is the second shooting incident within a six-day period in this city. Another man was shot and killed at around 8:15 AM last August 15 in Brgy. Bantique. The victim, Christoper Tomada, 47 years old of Barangay Mabini, was an asset of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group when he was pumped with bullets by three suspects in a Toyota Corrolla vehicle. One of the angles the police are looking at is the fact that Tomada was an asset and was aiding the authorities. By Paul Libres

DepEd needs more secondary teachers

Dr. Mariza Magan, Ormoc City Division Schools Superintendent

Multicab crashes house

Ormoc City A man accidentally crashed his Suzuki multicab with plate number JEE-206 on a house at Hawbon, Tambulilid past 1:00 a.m. last Monday, August 19. Clark Del Castillo, 37 years old from Isabel, was driving home from Ormoc City when he realized he has lost control of his multicab. The investigation with the police showed that Del Castillo was unable to avoid the house, resulting his vehicle crashing and destroying part of its kitchen. According to home owner, Rowena Odinara, the family was asleep when the incident happened. They were woken up by a thunder loud noise that got everyone startled. Upon checking the noise, she was surprised to see that Del Castillos multicab was in her kitchen. Del Castillo admitted his fault and stated that it was an accident. The

few, what they do is they let those who specialize in Science, Math, and English to handle these subjects. Although it is best that each subject is handled by teachers who specialize on it, Magan nevertheless considered the fact that most colleges in the city do not offer these specializations. Hence, she encouraged the Higher

Education Institutions (HEIs) to offer these. The primary schools, on the other hand, has sufficient number of teachers, Magan added. Nevertheless she stressed that some primary and secondary schools still lacks furniture such as chairs and tables. By Jessica Cordero

APAC needs 400 call enter agents

Ormoc City The APAC Customer Services, Inc. has conducted a series of job fair last week in three different locations, here, for their expansion to meet the demands of their customers. The first job fair was held last August 19 and 20 at the Dunkin Donuts, Aviles Street from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Meanwhile, the second location of the job fair took place at STI College Ormoc, Ormoc Centrum Building last August 21 and 22. Finally, the third job fair was at Chowking-Ormoc last August 23. To recall, Kjel Aboy, EGS/APAC managerial personnel, said during the 3rd Eastern Visayas Regional Chamber Conference last week that their company will soon expand its operations in the Province of Leyte. The applicants should possess all these qualifications: excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills; must have working knowledge of computers and the internet; willing to work on shifting schedules; must be able t multitask in fast-paced environment; willing to work in Palo, Leyte; and must be fluent in English. Moreover, hired applicants will receive the following compensation and benefits: competitive pay package; double salary on monthly incentives; gym membership; referral fee of as much as 25,000 pesos; excellent training continuous leadership development; comprehensive benefits plan package and latest gadgets as giveaways. APAC also accepts walk-in applicants in their main office at EGS Leyte Recruitment Center, Leyte Academic Center, ICoT Park, Barangay Pawing, Palo, Leyte. For more information, contact them at (053) 3238000 or email them at recruitment@ apacmail.com. By John David Agpalo

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same afternoon, Del Castillo and Odinara settled the matter. According to PO2 Dapuran, Del Castillo voluntarily offered financial assistance to the Odinaras in fixing the damaged kitchen. EV Mail tried to get lead investigator PO2 Bryan Aballas side but to no avail because Aballa was not in the station during the interview. By Paul Libres

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We should develop a culture of penance that should go beyond the motions we go through during Lent and especially during the Holy Week. The spirit of penance has to be with us all the time, organically blended with our desire for happiness. We have to be wary of a demonic trick to picture our human aspiration for joy and peace as one without the Cross of Christ. That is pure and simple delusion. And yet many are falling for it. Lets spread this Good News about our need for a spirit of penance. And lets develop the appropriate practices that we should try to learn starting from the homes, then in schools, then in the places of work and even of our rest and
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Family of Tomada yet to file formal charges

Ormoc City The family of shooting victim, Christopher Tomada, is yet to file formal charges against one of his suspected gunners, Marcelo Adorco. As of this articles writing August 21, SInsp. Rio Tan, deputy police chief, said they are yet to hear from the victims family. Tomada, 47 years old, a resident of Brgy. Mabini was a Criminal Investigation Detection Group (CIDG) asset when he was gunned down by three suspects along the highway of Brgy. Bantigue at around 8:15 AM of August 15, Thursday. According to the witness account of a farmer, Tomadas motorcycle was deliberately bumped by a gray Toyota Corolla with plate number PSE-332 that caused Tomadas motorcycle flying into a rice paddy. Three suspects then came out of the car, one was wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet, the other a red cap while the last suspect did not try to cover his face. They then shot Tomada. After the incident, the three suspects hijacked a tricycle. The tricycle driver later surrendered to the police and identified Adorco as one of the men. EV Mail also spoke with Police Station 1 Chief Inspector Ibarhim Jambiran through a phone interview to get more details of the motive of the crime. According to Jambiran, the fact that the victim was an asset to the authorities may have led to his shooting. He added that the CIDG are encouraging the family of Tomada to file formal charges to suspected gunner Adorco, who is also a suspected gun-for-hire with connections to an alleged drug lord. By Paul Libres

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Ormoc City - The two-storey barangay hall building of Barangay San Isidro, funded by Congresswoman Lucy TorresGomez and Richard Gomez, was inaugurated and blessed last Thursday, August 15, 2013. Local officials who attended the activity include Vice Mayor Leo Carmelo Locsin Jr, Councilors Tommy Serafica, Mario Rodriguez, Vince Rama and Gerardo Penserga. The barangay chairman, Carlito Hermosilla, and his barangay kagawads thanked Rep. Gomez for their new barangay hall building even if it is not finished yet. Ako mapasalamaton ni Congresswoman Lucy ug sa iyang bana nga si Richard kay naghatag sila ug dakong pagpatalinghug sa amo gipangayo para sa amo barangay kay dugay na mi nga nangandoy ani nga naa name barangay hall. Kami usab nagpasalamat kang Vice Mayor Locsin ug sa iyang mga kaubanan s a i l a m g a t a b a n g , C ha i r m a n Hermosilla said in an interview. Hermosilla added that the buiding will help the barangay officials in focusing on their functions. The second floor of the building will serve as the offices of the officials while the first floor, which is still under construction, will be the barangay health center. Chairman Hermosilla donated the lot where the structure was built. By John David Agpalo

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Comprehensive repairs at Publicnow on progress

Ormoc City - The General ParentsTeacher Association of the Ormoc City Central School (OCCS) has passed a resolution to the office of Mayor Ondo Codilla, early this month, requesting for the comprehensive construction of school drainage system, installation of insulators and ceiling fans of the covered court, tiling of the school stage and major repairs of the school communal comfort rooms and its plumbing systems. The Ormoc City Central School (OCCS) has been experiencing terrible flooding on its school surrounding whenever there is heavy downpour of rain. This is due to poor drainage system and clogging of canals. Furthermore, the poorly constructed downspouts of the covered court causes water to overflow, making the grounds slippery and accident prone to the children. Aside from the flooding problems, the new set of GPTA officers would also like to address the problem on the clogged communal comfort rooms caused by terrible plumbing problems in spite of the several repair attempts of previous school administrations. The septic tank in our communal comforts rooms can no longer accommodate the rising population of the students and parents. This problem is the main reason why most pupils and parents would resort to urinate anywhere. Also, the stage needs more beautification. We request for the tiling of its floor to make it more presentable during big events such as Division meets, meetings and assemblies, one of the officers said. She added that the school covered court needs insulation and ceiling fans because of the tremendous humidity during meetings and other programs held there. To recall, it was during the GPTA Induction of officers when Mayor Codilla urged Vice Mayor Carmelo Leo Locsin Jr and District 18 Barangay Captain Edgardo Paredes to support his proposal to make further improvements at the OCCS covered court which he noted had pools of stagnant water where dengue and other water-borne diseases could thrive. As of the moment, the repairs on drainage system have already started. Aksyon agad si Mayor oy!said Florenda Perez, OCCS GPTA President. She added that the GPTA officers and the Local Governent Unit (LGU) Ormoc are starting to revive their relationship to improve OCCS because in working together, we can have progress and success. By John David Agpalo

City councilors pledge full support to DepEd

Ormoc City- Councilor Mario Rodriguez, committee chairman on Culture and Arts, and other councilors were oriented by the Department of Education on the current city school system, programs, and concerns last Augus14 at the Councilors Conference Room as requested by Rodriguez himself. D r. M a r i z a S . M a g a n , Ormoc City Division Schools Superintendent, gladly stated that the city councilors expressed full support in DepEds endeavors. In an interview, Magan said that for the previous school years, grades three and six and sophomore high school students had good performance during the three past National Achievement Tests (NAT). In general, primary students have better performance compared to the secondary. Some of the concerns highlighted by Magan are the need for more secondary teachers specializing in MAPEH, Filipino, Social Science, and Values Education and big class size. Other concerns are absentism, cutting classes, increase of dropouts especially in high school. Nevertheless, DepEd implements programs to alleviate these problems. Magan stressed that they encourage students not to drop by doing feeding programs and monthly convocation programs. DepEd as well adhere to no collection of fees policy. To lessen parents burden, they made wearing of uniforms optional. In terms of infrastructure, eight more classrooms are needed, four for New Ormoc City NHS, three for Lilo-an NHS, and one for Pedro G. Baez NHS. Fourteen schools do not have perimeter fence yet, twelve has incomplete fence, and two need repair. Schools with poor drainage system and without stage should also be looked into. In addition, both primary and secondary need more furniture such as chairs and tables. These infrastructure and furniture needs should be addressed by the local government, Magan said. She also informed that learning materials for the K to 12 program still do not have a 1:1 ratio. According to Magan, the LGU may aid DepEd by paying job-order teachers, providing school supplies. In NOCNHS, non-formal education such as baking and wielding are offered. The LGU may help schools in partnering with business firms where they can have on-the-job trainings. By Jessica Cordero

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According to reports, Marlon Gabril, a fisherman from the town of Arteche, found the dead pawikan last August 17, Saturday, in barangay Rawis. He butchered the pawikan and sold 10 kilos of its meat to his neighbors and also in the neighboring barangay Garden without telling them it was already dead when he found it. More than a 100 people ate the cooked pawikan meat, who later complained of symptoms similar to food poisoning. Corazon Makabenta, Division Chief of Coastal Management of DENR when interviewed about the poisoning, said that pawikans are predators and eats jelly fish and sea urchins. The toxic preys of the pawikan, and the fact that it was already dead when it was butchered and sold, might have caused the poisonous meat. In addition, Daloos said, DENR would make further investigation of the case. She feared that the butchered mother pawikan was the one that was found nesting in the shores of Dolores, Eastern Samar last August 5, 2013.

***************************************************************************************************************** A resident of Camp Picardo Beach in Dolores, Mr. Ricardo Amparo, spotted the said pawikan that measured 6.4 feet long and 3 feet wide. In the report, Amparo saw the pawikan digging a hole and eventually placing itself inside it. Amparo then knew that the large pawikan was laying eggs. I patiently waited for the pawikan to come out from the hole. When it came out, I decided to tie it up to protect it from being harmed by unscrupulous individuals. Then I reported the matter to Mayor Emiliana Villacarillo (Mayor of Dolores) he said. The pawikan was later tagged on its left flipper with tag number PH 02891 before it was released back to the sea after it laid eggs. The hatching of the eggs will be from 45-70 days. The nesting of eggs in Dolores town was only the second recorded nesting in the country. Macabenta added that a massive campaign should be conducted in Eastern Samar to educate the people not to kill, much more eat pawikan meat. Pawikans are a sign that the ecology is well balance in the area, she said.

Fact
Leatherbacks are the largest turtles on Earth, growing up to seven feet (two meters) long and exceeding 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms). These reptilian relics are the only remaining representatives of a family of turtles that traces its evolutionary roots back more than 100 million years. Once prevalent in every ocean except the Arctic and Antarctic, the leatherback population is rapidly declining in many parts of the world.
Source: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/ leatherback-sea-turtle/

August 19-25, 2013

I AM on a bus with 18 tourists on a pilgrimage around Europe as I write this. Most are Sto. Pio devotees and we were in San Giovanni Rotondo just the other day to visit his exposed body and pay homage to one of our modern day saints. His story is fascinating and I cant wait to retell it. However, with the fast paced travel we have to do, it will have to wait. We had just come from the town of Assisi and on our way to Pisa in Italy. I had to write this immediately because I did not want to lose my trend of thought. Lets just say that in Assisi I was enlightened as to some of the purpose of this trip. I have been wondering why of so many writers out there, I was chosen to write about a religious pilgrimage. Maybe, God wants to answer some questions that have been bugging me about our faith like why we have images of saints in our altars and why we have saints for that matter. In Assisi, we went to visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, the Church of Saint Clare and the Church of Mary of the Angels. All three churches were built from the 12th to 13th century and houses relics from two of the Catholic faiths important saints. At the Church of St. Francis, our tour guide Simona explained that before St. Francis built it, the church had no paintings and frescoes in it. However, wanting to share his faith with the poor and unlearned people of Assisi, St. Francis had the church walls and ceilings painted about the story of Jesus and the Bible. It was the comics of his time. And as time progressed, and to really depict how these great men and women of the church looked like, statues made according to the descriptions of their peers were made. St. Francis, according to a description of a brother, was a small man, with a sharp pointed face and big ears. St. Clare, on the other hand, has been depicted in Brother Sun, Sister Moon as a woman of beauty but she really was not that comely and was gordo or a big woman. The images were to remember these holy men and women, just like we would have taken pictures of them had they lived in modern times. About two days ago, we were at Monte S. Angelo, or the Heritage town known for the Cave of St. Michael the Archangel. Built 86 steps below the ground, the holy place is guarded by another comics in form of a door depicting in brass relief the place of worship came to be. And the archangels apparition, who manifested himself to a poor man, was depicted in a sculpture an angel stepping over a man with a monkeys face with the tail of a dragon. Had not these apparition been sculpted and the comics door been made, maybe this important part of church history would have been lost, if it was only told by mouth.
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Appreciating our faith

Spirit of Penance
To be sure, our life is supposed to be a happy one. And Christian life, much more so! Thats simply because in spite of the many challenges, difficulties and trials in life, we have been wired to find joy in any situation. Besides, for those who believe in God, we have the assurance that everything will be all right as long as we cooperate with him. But we should neither forget nor even underestimate the enormity of the challenges, difficulties and trials that can come our way, situations that can cause severe tension, at least, if not great suffering and pain that ends in death. Our Christian faith tells us that all our suffering and pain are due to sin. While in the beginning when the first man and first woman enjoyed immortality, complete integrity and impassibility, now with sin and its effects, we are certain to die, to face conflicts and contradictions, and to experience all kinds of sufferings. These are the facts of life that we always have to bear in mind. But we have to reconcile it with another wonderful truth of faith, the Good News that is meant for all of us. And that is, that with the redemptive work of Christ, all these suffering and pain, which are summed up in Christs cross, are also now converted into our way of salvation and human and Christian perfection. As a liturgical prayer would have it, the tree of death is turned into a tree of life. We too can avail of this passage from death to life, from suffering to joy, if we unite ourselves with Christ. We ought to die with him to be able to rise also with him, for only in him is this transition from death to life possible. This dying with him is what may be described as the spirit of penance that we all should try our best to cultivate and develop. Christ, in speaking about this need for dying, alludes to the example of the grain of wheat. Unless the grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, of itself it remains alone. But if it dies, it brings forth much fruit. (Jn 12,24-25) And he proceeds to invite everyone to follow him. If any man ministers to me, let him follow me. Where I am, there also shall my minister be. (Jn 12,26) We have to realize ever more deeply that this spirit of penance, this dying a little every day, is a crying need for us. This is because, in spite of our best intentions and best efforts, we cannot avoid committing mistakes and sins both big and small, and causing scandals, both of the passing type and the more institutionalized one. The very least that we can do is to say sorry to anyone to whom we may have caused some distress, no matter how slight. This practice, especially when it becomes habit, would lead us to realize that we need to say sorry ultimately to God who is always affected every time a mistake or sin is committed.
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Thoughts on the Parable of the Prodigal Son

We all know very well or we must have heard of it the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It is one of the most popular parable stories with a lesson. Even the other parables attributed to Jesus Christ and related Him at the spur of the moment. It is because of this that this corner can say without much hesitation that Jesus Christ is the greatest storyteller of all time. The other Parables that are just as good as this one is The Good Samaritan, the (Ten) Talents, the Sower, the Wheat and Weeds, the Wheat that grows alone, the Yeast, the Mustard Seed, the Net, the Precious Pearl, the Treasure Hidden in the Field, the Lost Sheep, the Unmerciful Servant, the Two Sons, the Wedding Banquet, the Murderous Vine-workers, the Faithful Servants, the Two Debtors, the Importunate Friend, the Rich Fool, the Sterile Fig Tree, the Last Place at Banquets, the Tower and War, the Lost Drachma, the Unfaithful Steward, the Rich Man and Lazarus, the Unjust Judge, the Pharisee and the Publican. A parable means putting two things side by side to confront or compare them. Jesus Christ used parables in his sermons to make the people understand without recourse to high-brow words like most speakers do. Let us look at how it is presented according to Luke. Please see Chapter 15: 11-32. Reference Bible is The New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Version. Then Jesus said, There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me. So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country and
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A British court upheld a law against euthanasia in rejecting appeals from two severely disabled men who argued that doctors should be allowed to legally kill them. See Sun Star8/2/13, Section B. p.3 Killing is never Legal. That is my Credo. Euthanasia can be called mercy killing. It is allowed in 3 countries in Europe. Well well, hell hell Who can be legalized as mercy killer? Any layman, child or adult, professional nurses/doctors? Unauthorized killers are illegal killers i.e. criminals. Those killers can say that they killed out of pity. That can never be proved and approved. The person killed is Silenced. In some other contexts I have maintained that there is no vacuum in universe. Still we fear emptiness when there is no money in wallet, no food on table, no person to talk to. As (young) teens in Sweden we now and then visited a big amusement park Deforming mirrors cheated us (in barber/parlor shops). A giant fake ant scared us, so we could see our hair raising on our arms and heads. More thrilling not killing - tricks in that Chamber of Horrroorrrs that cured our fears are remembered. The opposite of horror is Glamour, which can not gleam without a receptive environment such as family and friends. No persons can gleam alone unless they are gleaming into fake mirrors, which are many. Mirror, mirror on the wall ---. Our self-interest never burns low/out/up. You choose the proper word for that flame. Learn from the Epistle of James 1:23 sq, where a mirror or a glass can show our faces. We understand that people addicted to illegal drugs, not prescribed reason otherwise. Check political reasoning of any kind and even my advices. Reading some expressions from the face of a woman, who has not been blessed to get a child, I pity her emptiness. We know of Samsons (Simsons) father Manoah
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Magicians in the government

The headlines of the rub-out of two captured leaders of the infamous Ozamis Robbery Gang, handcuffed and on their way to jail by their policemen escort is indeed a puzzle to us, ordinary TV viewers. The standard operating procedure or SOP of captured and suspected criminals is to handcuff them with their arms behind their back. How then did the handcuffed suspects, with arms behind their back, could attempt to grab the side arms or pistols of their police escorts? This resulted of the suspects being gunned down by the other police-escorts. Well, at least this rub-out of two leaders of the Ozamis Robbery Gangis is chicken feed compared to the rub-out of the Koratong Baleleng Gang. Give allowance to my recollection as an 85 year-old senior citizen. An armored van carrying foreign currencies from Metro Manila to MIA was successfully robbed. The foreign currencies were for air shipment to banks in Hong Kong. A PNP-AFP composite of a Task Force against organized crime was able to locate their hideaway in an affluent subdivision. The Task Force was able to capture all members, nine of them, including their loot of crates of foreign currencies that were brought to Camp Crame. Aside from the General who headed the Task Force, some key AFP and PNP Generals appeared sleepy-eyed since it was a down raid. After their brief conference, the PNP General, official head of Task Force against Organized Crime ordered the nine members of the KB Gang into a closed white van, brought to a deserted underpass and riddled with bullets from pistols and rifles of the policemen-escort, no one survived. The crates of foreign currencies brought in to Cramp Crame, the PNP, GHOs also disappeared. All of these tragic and mysterious events were reliably related by a newspaper reporter who sought protection under the Government Witness Protection Program. His request to legally immigrate to USA was granted immediately. I cannot recall what happened to the witness; perhaps hes still in USA. But the General who headed the Task Force against organized crimes became a credible member of the Senate. Certainly he did not need to be involved in graft of Pork Barrel Funds or other kind of public resources. God indeed acts in mysterious ways to very corrupted public officials. Perchance, Lucifer, one of His crestfallen archangels now in charge of hell has special chambers for these very corrupt government officials.

Asias best?
WHY IS Visayas State University (VSU) not included in the most recent top 300 Asian universities ranked by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British company specializing in education? Only five of the countrys universities made it, led by the University of the Philippines, and followed by Ateneo de Manila University, University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle University and University of Southeastern Philippines. The nine Philippine universities that were on last years list but did not make it this year were Silliman University, Xavier University, Saint Louis University, University of San Carlos, Ateneo de Davao University, Adamson University, Central Mindanao University, Mapua Institute of Technology and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. QS ranks universities according to nine indicators, as follows: academic reputation, employer reputation, and faculty and student population, citations per paper, international faculty, international students, and papers per faculty, inbound exchange and outbound exchange. In response to the big question about VSU, lets take a look as to what has happened. To set the record straight, past and present administrators, faculty, staff and students all contributed, in varying degrees, to its success or failure. But let history be the ultimate judge of the significance of their input. At the outset, VSU (formerly ViSCA) has developed a good reputation here and abroad but that reputation did not happen overnight. In the late 70s and early 80s, ViSCA embarked on a massive faculty development program for graduate studies mostly in the United States and in a few prestigious universities in the Philippines. Many Balik-Scientists were also enticed to come to ViSCA that time. The campus soon exploded with doctors who were adept at research and enthusiastic at teaching. ViSCA soon became famous for its research output and outstanding graduates. Internal conflicts slowed down the meteoric rise of ViSCA but it nevertheless surmounted the strife and moved on. However, the twin problems of salary standardization and aging were difficult to overcome. Salary standardization affected the recruitment of future faculty members with advanced degrees because it meant not being able to offer a higher starting salary than other SCUs for the best prospects. And the dearth of scholarships for graduate studies abroad also limited opportunities thus forcing the faculty to pursue graduate studies at VSU or in just any local university. That gradually resulted to inbreeding, a common affliction among Philippine universities, with serious negative effects on the quality of education and graduates. VSU also hired more and more faculty members and appoint school officials from among their own graduates to foster

Millions of Filipinos should sign online petition to probe & prosecute solons in the P10-Billion Pork Scam
There is an ongoing and expanding online petition urging the Ombudsman to investigate and prosecute all of those involved, including senators & congressmen, who participated and shared the fruits of the P10-Billion pork barrel scam. The online petition is already signed by thousands of concerned citizens, and I will soon join them and add my signature to the petition. I further hope and urge millions more of personally bothered Filipinos to sign the petition to express their outrage over this shameless acts of pillage of the peoples money by these crocodiles dressed in suits walking the corridors of the Senate and the lower chamber of Congress. This is the time now to act and show these shameless (kapalmuks) people in the halls of Congress the true sting of people power in concerted action. As one online petitioner wrote: Even the devil would be shamed by the gall and impunity of these crocodiles. The blowing up issue on the involvement of senators and congressmen in the P10-B pork scam is now apparently being attempted to be deflected from the public mind with some Congress members raising the other issue of the Presidents pork barrel funds known as the presidential social fund. The Presidents social fund comes from the contributions from PAGCORs earnings, the PCSO lotteries (lotto) and from the Malampaya fund which is the government share of earnings from the natural gas/oil production in Palawan by the Shell company. The President uses this extra fund to extend emergency assistance and to fund other projects that are short of funding. Why the sudden interest in the Presidents social fund by Congress members? Is it to divert the publics attention

and to cover up the ongoing investigation on the misuse of the solons pork barrel funds? But the present investigation is being conducted due to the reported and documented misuse of the pork funds of Congress, while there is no report yet of any anomalous misuse of the social fund by Malacanang. There seems to be some reluctance on the part of the leadership of Congress to investigate their own members, reported to be part of the scam. The saving grace for Congress is the likes of Congresswoman Leni Robredo who is bent on seeking an impartial congressional probe of its members reported to be involved. She is apprehensive that although the PDAF funds allocated to them yearly can do some good for her constituents and also can provide assistance to much needed projects in her district if properly used. The PDAF allocations will remain questionable and under suspicion to the public mind if Congress will not impose sanctions on its erring members. That is one reason that I would not be agreeable that the PDAF budget for Congress members be scrapped or abolished, even if its expenditures shall still be tainted with some graft & corruption. The planned scheme by Janet Napoles for the pork barrel scam was a highly centralized op-

NI ATTY. MANING GOLO

Piniyalan lang
Dear Atty. Golo, Grabeha ang nakorakot sa mga politico sa pork barrel binilyon man. Mao diay dili na sila magpapuli. Magporma hinoon og dynasty. Karong eleksyon sa Oktobre pohon, ang padaganon sa among mayor pagka ABC ang iyang igsoon. Unya ang iyang pagumangkon maoy modagan pagka SK. Ila na man lang tanang hubag. Nganong di na man mauwaw ang mga politico? Sa una kono, mahadlok ang politico kon mangorakot ang kwarta dawaton ilawom sa lamesa (under the table). Karon, ang kwarta ibabaw na sa lamesa (over the

table). May paglaum pa kaha ta? Matinahuron, Mr. Salig Dear Mr. Salig, Public office is a public trust (Art. XI, Sec. 1, Constitution). Sa ato pa, ang mga politico sa publico nga katungdanan piniyalan lang sa katawhan. Dunay awit giuluhan kaibigan lang pala. Ang mga politico pod, piniyalan lang pala. Apan nausab ang maong concepto tungod kay gipalit man sa politico ang ilang pwesto. Ang mga politico dili na mauwaw kay sila na ang tag-iya sa opisina. Para nila ang tanan ilaha, apil na ang lamesa. Apan ayaw pakawa sa paglaum. Sunod eleksyon ayaw ibaligya ang inyong boto. Bawion nato ang lamesa aron ang hubag na lang ang ilaha. Imong amigo, Maning G. Golo 09155595449 e.g.gololaw@gmail.com

The Gospel on Sunday

September 1, 2013 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 14:1.7-14.

FR. ROY ... from P. 4

To this practice of saying sorry should be the desire to make whatever atonement and reparation is necessary or even just convenient, if only to smoothen ruffled feelings and recover and strengthen strained relations with God and with others. This spirit of penance actually lightens our mind and heart, and paves the way for reconciliation. It greatly helps in building up joy and peace personally and socially. Its truly a wonderful thing to have, though it needs to be better understood and appreciated.

On a Sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, Give your place to this man, and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. Rather, when you are invited, go and

take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, My friend, move up to a higher position. Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted. Then he said to the host who invited him, When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors, in case they may invite you back and you have repayment. Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.

People, Places
Inas
Household Tips
By Ina Larrazabal-Gimenez Eliminate Paint Smell

Product made in Baybay exhibits on National Food Expo

A delicacy named as Shanvee Peanut Triangle developed and owned by Maria Christine Viscara from Calubian, Baybay and Petrolino Flandez, will be exhibited on the National Food Exposition at SM Megamall Manila on August 21-25. Shanvee Food Product was dubbed after the names of Christines kids; they are Nicole Shan and Van Cris Vee. It was developed by Christine in 2005. In an interview she said that at first she made the product only for amusement. She only invested Php200 for capital at first. It did not occur to her that it would be a big sell. Christine related that she stopped making it for a while when her kids were yet very young. It was only last year that she produced it again. Shanvee Triangle Peanut is the first of its kind. The Department of Trade and Industry in Tacloban came to like the taste of

After 15 years, we finally decided to repaint our house. Of course during the course of repainting, paint smell if inevitable. So I looked up what would be best to use to get rid of strong paint odor in our home. Here is what I found at jackspaint.co.zu. What causes that awful paint smell? Oil-based paint odours come from evaporation of solvents as the paint dries and because some of these compounds evaporate slowly, the fumes tend to linger in a freshly painted area. Exposure to these paint fumes can cause headaches, dizziness and generally make the room unpleasant to move back into.Getting rid of nasty paint smells is easy.Ordinary old fashioned and affordable kitchen ingredients are easily available and will help mask and reduce paint odours while you wait for the compounds to evaporate. Vanilla extract or Peppermint oil. Add drops of pure vanilla extract or peppermint oil to cotton balls or in small bowls of water and set them out in the room. Coffee grounds. If you are a caffeine addict, fresh coffee grounds put out in bowl around the room will mask mild paint odours. Charcoal. Charcoal can be used to deodorize any powerful c h e m i c a l o d o u r. L i g h t l y crush whole pieces of wood charcoal into small pieces and leave overnight in containers placed around the room. Light a candle . Another way to get rid of solvent fumes is to light a candle and let it burn in the room for a few hours. The open flame will burn out the flammable substances in the solvent. Candles still pose a potential fire hazard so place the candle on top of a bowl or a saucer of water to catch any

dripping, hot wax and keep young children out of the room while the candle is burning. A bucket of water. If you dont want to risk a fire by lighting a candle to burn off the fumes, you can simply place a few buckets of water around the room to absorb the solvent vapours. It is not as efficient as a candle, but is a safer option if youre painting a room finished with or made with wood. Onions. Cut large onions into quarters and set them out on plates throughout the room. The residual smell of onion will disappear much quicker than the smell of paint would have. Vinegar. Place bowls of white distilled vinegar around the room to neutralize odours. Lemon. Place lemon slices in bowls all over the newly painted room for a day or two and throw them out later to remove any unpleasant paint smells. Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda). If the room has a carpet in it, sprinkle bicarbonate of soda liberally all over the carpet and vacuum up in the morning. This is a two in one solution as your carpet will be freshened and deoderised at the same time as your freshly painted room. Ventilation. Open all doors and windows for as long as possible during the day and night. Putting a fan in the room for this period will also hurry along the process of clearing up any lingering, unpleasant paint smells For more tips, you can watch Inas Household Tips at PRTV 12 Tacloban BidakaInay every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 6pm or you can email me at inashouseholdtips@yahoo. com or add me on facebook.

the product. It was then that they encouraged her to join in food fairs. Last year she joined the BAHANDI National Food Fair held at SM Megamall Manila. She had also joined other regional food fairs. And recently, the product was displayed in a booth during the 89th VSU anniversary. When was asked about her buyers feedback, she said that most of her buyers say that its taste is pang-masa. For her, that is probably the reason why

the product became sellable. Shanvee Food Products are sold at the airport in Tacloban and in two delicacy store there. The income out of the business usually ranged from Php18,000 to Php 20,000. But the highest sale in a month, so far, was Php27, 000. Christine added that some Chinese in Manila are interested in buying the product. She emphasized that it was through the effort of the Department of Agriculture

that it was made known. She especially mentioned Elina Siddique, City Agriculturist, Mora Abarquez, Administrative Officer IV, and Elena Monare, Agricultural Technologist that the product was made known to the local government unit. She said that Mayor Carmen Cari recently funded and endorsed it to the Department of Science Technology. With the help of DOST, the nutrition facts and expiry date of it will be verified and its packaging will as well be improved. Christine is currently developing a sugar-free peanut triangle which she thinks is not bad for diabetic persons. By Jessica Cordero

Money can buy a house, not a home. It can buy attention not determination. It can buy compliment not commitment -Amanda Adriani

MISS OCSSO 2013. Garnering a total point of 97.6, the gorgeous Mable Neshew from the Western Leyte College of Ormoc (WLC) was hailed as the Miss OCSSO 2013-College Division. Also, Mary Jane Caballero, who bested other nine candidates, is Miss OCSSO 2013-High School Divsion last August 17, 2013 at the Ormoc City Superdome, during the OCSSO 7th Season Opening Ceremony. Other winners for the College Division are Cathleen Sofia Dy (STI) 1str runner-up and 2nd runner-up Febie Alysa Badilla (EVSU-Ormoc). For the high school division, Karen Lee Goza (WLC) is the 1st runner up, followed by Cherry Mae Dutarte (Ipil NHS) as 2nd runner-up.

DOH, ALS, 19th IB Commando team up for Out of school youth trainings. Last August 16 to 18,2013, at Gramja Elementary School over 118 participants from different parts of Leyte merged for three-day leadership trainings, and workshop as health advocates. Leadership trainings, Drug Awareness and Sex Education were done during the 3 day activity .

s & Happenings
PAL offers nationwide airlift of donations
Philippine Airlines will start accepting donations for flood victims of typhoon Maring from the provinces for free airlift to Manila. Recognized charitable and civic groups from any of the 30 provincial s t a t i o n s w h e r e PA L a n d PA L E x press fly may send donations to their counterparts in Manila by cont a c t i n g t h e PA L F o u n d a t i o n . Preferred donations include medicines and medical supplies, powdered infant milk, hygiene products inc l u d i n g n e w u n d e r w e a r, i n d i g e n o u s foods such as dried fish and dried fruits, ready to eat food, etc. Donations must be limited to goods not readily available in the affected areas in Metro Manila and Luzon. Canned goods such as sardines as well as noodles and bottled water are not eligible for the f r e e a i r l i f t . Shippers, who must be registered with the SEC, must first contact the PA L F o u n d a t i o n a t t e l . n o s . ( 0 2 ) 8512980 or (02) 8526096 (telefax) or email palfoundation@pal.com.ph, re-

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AUGUST RED HOT SALE @ ROBINSONS Its your last hurrah to enjoy the August Red Hot Sale at Robinsons Place Tacloban! Enjoy discounts of up to 70% from selected items mallwide until August 31. Plus! Shoppers who have a single-receipt purchase worth P1,000.00 will have a chance to win colorful umbrellas and URC products. Just simply present the valid receipt/s at the Information Booth to participate in this instant giveaway promo. All these and more, only at your favorite mall, Robinsons Place Tacloban. Per
DTI-NCR Permit #7378, Series of 2013. #

Body Builders from Berndt Bodyflex Fitness Gym here in Ormoc City won titles of the Southern Philippines lifting Championship held at the Robinsons Place, Tacloban City last August 9- 11, 2013.

laying name, contact information of consignee and content of shipment. Shipper will be informed when the donation is approved for airlift. Consignees may pick up t h e s h i p m e n t f r o m t h e PA L o r PA L E x p r e s s C a r g o offices in Manila. All donations intended for victims of typhoon Maring will be loaded on the flights on space-available basis. The free donation airlift is part of the PAL Foundation Humanitarian Cargo Grant program.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Ormoc City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EJF CASE NO. R-ORM-13-00007-FC FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 AS AMENDED BY 4118 HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAG-IBIG) TACLOBAN, Mortgagee, -versusEDWARD PRAX VINCENT BINUEZA and VENUS IRISH A. BINUEZA, Mortgagors, x---------------x NEW NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by 4118 filed by HDMF (PAG-IBIG FUND) TACLOBAN, mortgagee, against EDWARD PRAX VINCENT BINUEZA and VENUS IRISH A. BINUEZA, mortgagor, of Purok II, Brgy. Bagong Buhay, Ormoc City, alleging violation on the LOAN and MORTGAGE AGREEMENT which was registered at the Registry of Deeds of Ormoc City on June 3, 2009 On June 10, 2013 mortgagee filed a postponement of the auction sale and on August 06, 2013, mortgagee filed a reschedule of auction sale and proceed the proceedings of Act 3135. To satisfy the mortgage of indebtedness which as of February 05, 2013 amounts to ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR PESOS & 87/100 (P1,163,364.87) inclusive of interest and penalty charges, the undersigned Sheriff under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Court and ExOfficio Sheriff of the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Ormoc City will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION on September 18, 2013at 10:00 oclock in the morning until 4:00 oclock in the afternoon at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 12, Hall of Justice, Ormoc City to the highest bidder, for CASH or MANAGERS CHECK AND IN PHILIPPINE CURRENCY, the following real estate property, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. 32122 Registry of Deeds of Ormoc City A parcel of land designated as Lot 17, Block 2 of the subdivision, of Psd-08-009686-D,being a portion of Lot 5293-C-2-B-4, Psd-08-001842, situated in the Barangay of San Isidro, City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot 15 Block 2; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Road lot (10.00 m. wide ); on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot 19 Block 2; and on the NE., along line 4-1 by Lot 18, Block 2 all of this subdivision. Beginning at a point marked 1 on plan, being N. 54 deg. 32E, 618.64 m. from BLLM No. 41, Cad. 256; thence S. 52 deg. 29W., 14.78 m. to point 2; thence N. 41 deg. 04W., 9.70 m. to point 3; thence N. 51 deg.00E., 51.21 m. to point 4; thence S. 38 deg. 32E., 10.03 m. to point of beginning; containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT (148) SQUARE METERS more or less. Registered in the name of Spouses VICTORINO BENUEZA and MERCEDITA ARCAYAN. 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 September 26, 2013 without further notice. Prospective bidders or buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title and other pertinent documents of the herein above described property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be, at the Registry of Deeds of Ormoc City or at HDMF (PAG-IBIG FUND) TACLOBAN. Ormoc City, Philippines, August 08, 2013. For the Ex-Officio Sheriff: (Sgd.) JOSE G. SUFICIENCIA, JR. Sheriff IV Copy furnished: EDWARD PRAX-VINCENT BINUEZA and VENUS IRISH A. BINUEZA Purok II, Bagong Buhay, Ormoc City PAULINO C. TALACAY Department Manager II c/o HDMF (PAG-IBIG FUND) TACLOBAN Branch Office Cor. Del Pilar and L. Jaena Sts., Tacloban City ATTY. JOSE N. MAZO, JR. c/o HDMF (PAG-IBIG FUND) TACLOBAN Branch Office Cor. Del Pilar and L. Jaena Sts. , Tacloban city SPS. VICTORINO AND MERCEDITA A. BENUEZA Brgy. San Isidro, Ormoc City EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Leyte Municipality of Hilongos NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Sec. 5, R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that CALBERT CAVITE, has filed with this office a Petition for Change of gender from MALE to FEMALE in the birth certificate of HANNAH CLAIRE V. CAVITE who was born on June 13, 1999 at Hilongos, Leyte and whose parents are CALBERT CAVITE and MILDRED N. VILLAFANE 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.) ERNESTO MA. FULACHE Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail Aug. 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013
Extrajudicial Settlement and Partition with Waiver NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that the properties of the late DEMETRIO M. CORPUZ a.k.a DEMETRIO M. CORPUS re a portion of 383 sq. m. of land Lot 5760-G-2-B-3, situated in Brgy Salvacion, Ormoc City, containing an area of 421 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 37457 ; a portion of 668 sq. m. , containing an area of 1,273 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 15604 ; and one unit residential house covered by TD No. 88065 were settled among his heirs and the share of NICOLASA AIJA CORPUZ waived in favor of her children per Doc. No. 33; page No. 7; Book No. CCCI; Series 2013 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement with Absolute Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late SOTERO BONGOYAN re a parcel of an agricultural land, situated at Brgy. Gadgaran, Calbayog City, with Lot No. 5662, with an area of 6,760 sq. m. under TD No. 99-01018-00239 was settled among his heirs and 1,593 sq. m. sold in favor of RONILO M. TAN per Doc. No. 132; Page No. 27; Book No. XXX; Series 2013 of Notary Public Alex R. Gelera. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1,& 2-8, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late CANDIDO BOCA re an agricultural land situated in Brgy. Tamarindo, Almeria, Biliran denominated as cadastral Lot No. 3283 and Lot No. 30, under TD No.

NOTICES
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Branch 18, Hilongos, Leyte EJF H- 023-13 For: EXTRAJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE JERSTRAM LENDING INVESTOR Represented by its Manager JOSEFINA R. MODESTO, Mortgagee, -versusMARIBEL V. LARONA, Mortgagor, SHERIFFS NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended filed by JERSTRAM LENDING INVESTOR with a postal address R.V. Villaflores St., Hilongos, Leyte, represented by its Manager Josefina P. Modesto, against Maribel V. Larona, of Brgy. Lamak Hilongos, Leyte to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 2013, in the total amount of NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN PESOS (P983,410.00) Philippine currency, representing interest, penalties excluding the expenses of the foreclosure attorneys fees, the undersigned will SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION on August 29, 2013, at 9:00 oclock in the morning until 4:00 P.M. or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 18, Hilongos, Leyte for CASH and in the Philippine Currency, the following properties with all the improvements found thereon, hereunder described as follows: A parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of title No. TP 14893 Declared in the name Maribel Larona situated at Brgy. Lamak Hilongos, Leyte as bounded as follows; SW; line 1-2 by lot No. 2047, case 9, Cad 566-D, corner 2 is common to lot 2127, Case 9, Ca. 566-D; (road lot); NW; line 2-3 by Lot 2126, Case 9, Cad. 566-p1 (road Lot); corner 3 is common to Lot 2125, Case 9, Cad 566-D) Road Lot; NE: Line 3-4, by Lot 2073, Case 9, Cad. 566-D 566-D; line 4-5, by Lot 566-D; line 5-6, by Lot 2066, Case 9, Cad. 566-D; line 6,7 by Lot 2066, Case 9 Cad, 566-D; SE; line 7-1 by Lot 2050, Case 9, Cad. 566-D; (corner 1 is common to Lot 2049, Case 9, Cad. 566-D with an area of 2,377 square meters and covered by Tax Dec. No. 05-14021-00669 All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date and time. In the event the public auction should not take place due to fortuitous event on said date it shall be held on September 6, 2013 on the same time and place, Hilongos, Leyte, July 23, 2013. (Sgd.) ISABELO FALCONE Sheriff IV Noted: ATTY. CHRISTIAN S. VILLAS Clerk of Court VI Copy furnished: JERSTRAM LENDING INVESTOR Poblacion, Hilongos, Leyte MARIBEL V. LARONA Brgy. Lamak, Hilongos, Leyte EV Mail Aug. 5-11, 12-18, & 19- 25, 2013 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region, BRANCH 15 Hall of Justice, Burauen, Leyte EJF No. 13-07-37 For: Extra-judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage RURAL BANK OF DULAG represented by ELVIRA H. YU, Manager- I Mortgagee, -versusRUSTICO B. BALDERIAN, Mortgagors, x-------------x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act. No. 3135/1508 filed by RURAL BANK OF DULAG, Represented by ELVIRA H. YU, Dulag, Leyte, received by this Court on July 31, 2013 against RUSTICO B. BALDERIAN, a resident of #2T Sto. Nio St., Brgy. Quezon, Tabontabon, Leyte, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 12, 2013 amounts to ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN PESOS ONLY (Php. 1,909,115.00) excluding penalties, charges, attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on OCTOBER 03, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Regional Trial court, Branch 15, Burauen, Leyte to the highest bidder, for cash or managers check and in Philippine currency, the following properties with all its improvements, to wit: An Agricultural Land Tax Declaration No. 05-37003-00245 Cadastral Lot No. 33 An Agricultural land situated at Quezon, Tabon-tabon, Leyte. An area of 1.2909.17. bounded are as follows: on the North., Sec. 04 of Brgy. Mering: on the East., Sec. 02: on the South., Sec. 02 Brgy. road: and on the West., Sec. 04 of Brgy. Mering. The market Value of Php. 38,608.18 and assessed Value of Php. 15.440.00 including improvements thereon. 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 DECEMBER 10, 2013 without further notice. Hall of Justice, Burauen, Leyte, August 02, 2012. FOR THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF. (Sgd.) LICERIO M. MARTINADA III Sheriff IV EV Mail Aug. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013
00071 with an area of 0.277649 has. was settled among his heirs and sold in favor of ROMULO V. BERNARDES and MA. MARGARITA C. JUNIA per Doc. No. 64; Page No. 13; Book No. 44; Series 2011of Notary Public Redentor C. Villordon. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013 Affidavit of Loss NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that EUFEMIA P. GULAY, Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of Puntaville Homes Onwers Association Inc. Brgy. Tambulilid, Ormoc City, Philippines, bonafide member with the LOYOLA PLANS CONSOLIDATED, INC. for the Educational Plan of her son Glen P. Gulay, a holder of Certificate of Full Payment issued by the said plans, re CFP#21070602 was lost in her possession. She looked for the aforementioned, but her efforts remained futile. She request the LOYOLA PLANS CONSOLIDATED, INC. to issue another Certificate of Full Payment in lieu of the lost one, affidavit was subscribed per Doc. No. 281; Page No. 57; Book No. XXXIV; Series of 2013 before Atty. Aleah Rafel G. Bataan-Tolibao. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Branch 34 Bulwagan ng Katarungan Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City SP. PROC. CASE NO. 2012-08-51 IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE IN LIVE BIRTH AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, DELIA JUSTIMBASTE ABARQUEZ, Petitioner, -versusWADSWORTH P. EUSORES IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CIVIL REGISTRAR OF ALANGALANG, LEYTE, AND LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR ANGELITA B. DAVANTES OF HINABANGAN, SAMAR IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY, Respondents. x-------------------------x ORDER This is a Verified Petition filed by DELIA JUSTIMBASTE ABARQUEZ seeking for: (1) the correction of entry in her Certificate of Live Birth particularly the entry on her date of birth from October 5, 1948 to October 5, 1949 by the Office of the Local Civil Registry of Alangalang, Leyte; and (2) the correction of entry in her Marriage Certificate also in the entry on her date of birth from October 5, 1948 to October 5, 1949 by the Office of the Local Civil Registry of Hinabangan Samar. At the outset, the Court notes that the correction of entry on petitioners date of birth in her Marriage Contract by the Office of the Local Civil Registry of Hinabangan Samar should have been filed with the RTC of the province where the corresponding civil registry is located as required under Sec. 1 of Rule 108 of the Rules of Court. At any rate, considering that the laying of venue is procedural rather than substantive, the Court deems it more prudent to give due course to the Petition and allow the same to take its proper course before this Court. Foregoing considered, the Court, finding the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby given due course. WHEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the aboveentitled petition is set for hearing on October 25, 2013 at 8:30 oclock in the morning before this Court sitting at the Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Tacloban City. Any interested person may appear on said time and date, and then and there file his/her opposition thereto and to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Furnish, let a copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Leyte and the City of Tacloban for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner. Withal, let a copy of this Order and the Petition with its annexes be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, the Office of the Local Civil Registry of Alangalang, Leyte and the Office of the Local Civil Registry of Hinabangan Samar. Likewise, furnish a copy of this Order to the petitioner and his counsel. SO ORDERED. GIVEN this 26th day of July, 2013 at the Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Tacloban City. (Sgd.) MARIO O. QUINIT Assisting Judge MOQ/gcb EV Mail Aug. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 10 Eight Judicial Region Abuyog, Leyte SP. PROC. NO. 241 IN THE MATTER OF A PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE DATE OF MARRIAGE OF THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OF ROSELA B. NARCA & DENNIS ERIC EGGENBURG, ROSELA B. NARCA, Petitioner, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR MACARTHUR. LEYTE, Respondent x-----------------x ORDER A verified PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE DATE OF MARRIAGE OF THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OF ROSELA B. NARCA & DENNIS ERIC EGGENBURG, having been filed through counsel, alleges: That, Petitioner is of legal age married to Dennis Eric Eggenburg, Filipino and a resident of Brgy. Binulho, Javier, Leyte; That both parties have the capacities to sue ad be sued; That petitioner was married to Dennis Eric Eggenburg before a civil marriage solemnized by Mayor Rene Leria at Macarthur, Leyte on February 17, 2013; That unfortunately in the marriage certificate of the petitioner with her husband Dennis Eric Eggenburg, there was a wrongful entry regarding the date of their marriage for it was incorrectly entered therein as February 13, 2013 instead of February 17, 2013; That such wrongful entry was merely a clerical and typographical error only and may had been caused due to mere inadvertence or oversight and a such correction of the same is in order and proper under the circumstances; That petitioner filed this present petition in order that the date of marriage in her marriage certificate maybe corrected from February 13, 2013 to February 17, 2013; That the petitioner respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court that judgment be rendered ordering the Local Civil Registrar of Macarthur, Leyte, to cause the correction of the entry of petitioners marriage certificate regarding her date of marriage from February 13, 2013 to February 17, 2013 and for such other relief deem just and equitable under the circumstances; Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let the hearing of this case be set for September 12, 2013 at 8:30 oclock in the morning, before this Court. Let copy of this Order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Leyte. It is further ordered that the same together with the petition, be posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in the Municipality of Macarthur, Leyte all at the expense of herein petitioner. The Clerk of court is directed to furnish copy of this Order and Petition to the Office of the Solicitor General at 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, to the Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Branch 12, Ormoc City SP. PROC. NO. 4272-0 LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE MATTER OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF MARIANO F. TAN-PETITION FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION, JOSE LUIS D. TAN, Petitioner x-----------------x NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration having been issued in the above-entitled case in favor of Mariano F. Tan: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that notice be and the same is hereby, given to all persons having claims for money against the decedent, Mariano F. Tan, arising from contracts, express or implied, whether the same be due, not due, not due, or contingent for funeral expenses and expenses of the last sickness of the said decedent, and judgment for money against her, requiring them to file their claims with this Court at the RTC-OCC within a period of 200 days from the date of the first publication of this Notice. SO ORDERED. Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines, July 23, 2012. (Sgd.) CARL A. MAGSOLING Branch Clerk of Court Rule 86 EV Mail Aug. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 National Statistics Office, Manila, the Local Civil Registrar of Abuyog, Leyte; and the petitioner through counsel. SO ORDERED. Abuyog Leyte, June 10, 2013. (Sgd.) BUENAVENTURA A. PAJARON Judge BAP/cvr Copy furnished: -Office of the Solicitor General 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village Makati City -National Statistics Office Manila -Local Civil Registrar of Abuyog, Leyte -Atty. Erwin V. Belleza Petitioners counsel Abuyog, Leyte EV Mail Aug. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Leyte City/Municipality: Palompon Republic of the Philippines) Palompon, Leyte)SS Petition No. CFN-0008-2013 PETITION FOR CHANGE OF FIRST NAME I, ANECITA ESNALDO LEQUIN, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Brgy. Rizal, Palompon, Leyte, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby declare that: 1) I am the petitioner seeking the change of first name in: b) The Certificate of Live Birth of Elma Esnaldo Lequin who is my daughter 2) She was born on February 7, 1969 at Palompon, Leyte, Philippines, 3) The birth was recorded under registry number 122, 4) The first name to be changed is from ELMA to THELMA 5 ) T h e g ro un ds fo r fi l i n g t h i s petition re the following: b) She has habitually and continuously used THELMA and she is publicly known in the community with that first name; 6) I submit the following documents to support this petition: a) Certificate of Live Birth ( S E C PA ) / C e r t . o f B a p t i s m b ) D e p E d F o r m 1 3 7 - E / Vo t e r s Affidavit / Postal I.D. Card c) Police Clearance Cert./ NBI Clearance/Affidavit of d) Unemployment / Marriage Contract/ Cert. of Live Birth of my grandchildren, Jonathan, Jessica & Jane Rose 7) I have not filed any similar petition and that, to the best of my knowledge, no other similar petition is pending with any LCRO, Court or Philippine Consulate. 8) I have no pending criminal, civil or administrative case in any court or any quasi-judicial body. 9) I am filing this petition at the LCRO of Palompon, Leyte in accordance with R.A. No. 9048 and its implementing rules and regulations. (Sgd.) ANECITA E. LEQUIN Petitioner SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 16th day of August, 2013 in the city/municipality of Palompon, Leyte, petitioner exhibiting his Community Tax Certificate No. 24091476 issued at Palompon, Leyte on August 12, 2013. (Sgd.) CARMELITA G. LODOVICA Municipal Civil REgsitrar Administering Officer EV Mail Aug. 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013

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Extra-Judicial settlement with Deed of Waiver NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late SPS. SANTOS SORIA and ELENA R. SORIA and ELENA R. SORIA re a parcel of land Lot 1691-C-5-L, Psd-08-004999, situated in the Brgy. of Ipil, Ormoc City, containing an area of 200 was settled among their heirs and waived in favor of their brother EMMANUEL R. SORIA per Doc. No. 199; Page No. 34; Book No. L; Series of 2010 of Notary Public Ruben R. Capahi. EV Mail Aug. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late RODOLFO A. MATUGUINA re parcels of land Lot 5282-B-2, Psd-08-006430, situated in Barrio of San Isidro, Ormoc City, containing an area of 1,975 sq. m. under TCT No. 25253; Lot 5232-C-11, Psd-08-008450, situated in Barangay Dayhagan, Ormoc City, containing an area of 901 sq. m. under TCT No. 29092; and Lot 2213-D-4-D-5-A, Psd08-002585, situated in Brgy. Alegria and Dayhagan, Ormoc City, containing an area 300 sq. m. under TCT No. 21664 were settled among his heirs per Doc. No. 300; Page No. 60; Book No. II; Series of 2009 of Notary Public Jose Rommel A. Pearanda. EV Mail Aug. 12-18, 1925, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 Affidavit of claim with Waiver of Rights NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the late JULIANA T. LAYUG had left an account with Philippine Veterans Bank- Tacloban Branch under Savings Account No. 0025-339479-100 was waived in favor of MARIA CORAZON T. ARMSTRONG per Doc. No. 262; Page No. 53; Book No. X; Series of 2013 of Notary Public Gerry Val V. Baquilod. EV Mail Aug. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement and Partition NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late IGNACIO EMPING re One-half (1/2) parcels of land Lot No. 6589-C, Psd- 152948, situated in Barrio Sn Vicente, Ormoc City, containing an area of 14,078 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 12311; Lot No. 6589-B, containing an area of 14,078 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 12311; Lot No. 3475-I-5 , situated in Barrio San Antonio, Ormoc City, containing an area of 320 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 12590; Lot No. 3480-E, situated in Barrio San Antonio, Ormoc City, containing an area of 609 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 10499;Lot No. 3477-B , containing an area of 2,296 sq. m. covered by TCT No. TH-197; Lot No. 3477-A-2, situated in Barrio San Antonio, Ormoc City, containing an area of 2,055 sq.m. covered by TCT No. TP-186; Lot No. 24, situated in Brgy. Liberty, Ormoc City, containing an area of 78,122 sq. m. covered by TD No. 00045-00014-R-10; Lot No. 788B-4 , situated in Poblacion, Ormoc City, containing an area of 46 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 15065 ; Lot 1 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Ormoc City, containing an area of 18 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 54288; Lot No. 5282-A-2-A, situated in Barangay San Isidro, Containing an area of 1,835 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 34092; Residential House erected on Lot No. 3477-A-2; and Residential House erected on Lot No. 788 were settled and partitioned among his heirs per Doc. No. 115; Page No. 23; Book No. CCCXXVI; Series 2011 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail Aug. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 Affidavit of Self Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late BIENVINIDO BONA-OY re a parcel of land designated as Lot 2179-B-1 Psd-08010185 situated in Brgy. Cogon, Ormoc City containing an area of 164 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-32402; and one (1) Residential House were adjudicated unto herself by GLORIA HERMOSISIMA BONA-OY per Doc. No. 190; Page No. 38; Book No. CCCXIV; Series of 2010 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail August 5-11, 12-18 & 19-25, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late TOMAS LAMADORA re a parcel of an agricultural land designated as Lot 2285 under TD No. 14021-00512 covered by OCT No. P-46589 with an area of .5191 hectares; and an agricultural land Lot 2281 under TD No. 14021-00542 R13 titled under OCT No. P-29279 with an area of .4390 hectares were settled among his heirs and sold in favor of NOEL F. UMAPAS per Doc. No. 253; Page No. 52; Book No. XXI; Series of 2011 of Notary Margarita A. Bantug. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that property of the late CRESENCIO FABULAR re a coco land covered by OCT No. P-29279 063322, Bureau of lands, District Office No. VIII-1, Tacloban City, under Free Patent (VIII-1) 17719, TD No. 02666, Cad. Lot No. 2281 situated in Brgy. Lamak, Hilongos, Leyte consisting of .4390 sq. m. was settled among his heirs and sold in favor of TOMAS LAMADORA per Doc. No. 93; Page No. 19; Book No. V; Series 1999 of Notary Public Serafino B. Estilamada. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013 Affidavit of Self-Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the late MELCHOR ESPINOSA had left a joint account with Metrobank Naval Branch was adjudicated unto herself by JULIET CANUMAY FAJARDO per Doc. No. 478; Page No. 48; Book No. II; Series 2013 of Notary Public Lolita G. Casas-Nueve. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013 Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late SPS. VICENTE CORPIN and SOFIA BACATANO re an agricultural land situated in Brgy. San Isidro, Biliran, Biliran denominated as survey no. 1312 Lot No. 16 under TD No. 00028, with an area of 0.349700 HAS. was settled among their heirs and sold in favor of SPS. ROMEO C. GARAMENDI and JEMARLYN D. GARAMENDI per Doc. No. 246; Page No. 50; Book No. 46; Series 2012 of Notary Public Redentor V. Villordon. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013 Affidavit of Self-Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the properties of the late EVELYN E. ENECIO re a 1/12 share of a parcels of land Lot No.5329 situated in Barrio Salvacion, Ormoc City, an area of 16,146 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 7646; Lot No. 5335, an area of 25,113 sq. m. , covered by TCT No. 6446; Lot No. 5331, an area of 11,688 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 8980; Lot No. 5528, an area of 39,729 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 6445; Lot No. 5371, an area of 35,735 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 6444; Lot No. 5373, an area of 33,301 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 6447; Lot No. 11814, an area of 30,732 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 0-280; Lot No. 11815, an area of 43,577 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 0-280; Lot No. 2779 situated in Cebu City, an area of 376 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 129743; Lot No. 8865, situated in Barrio Monterico, Ormoc City, an area of 180,250 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 9201; Lot No. 5214-A, situated in Barrio Linao, Ormoc City, an area of 32,110 sq. m. covered by TCT No.TH-106; Lot No. 5251-B, an area of 43,019 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 26169; Lot No. 5274-B, an area of 20,795 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 26171; Lot No. 2265-I, an area of 356 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 11575; Lot No. 2265-I, an area of 356 sq. m. covered by TCT No.11576; Lot No. 2265-I, an area of 352 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 11577; Lot No. 2265-I, an area of 287 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 11578; Lot No. 2268-B-6, an area of 259 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 9589; Lot No. 498, an area of 226 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 402; Lot No. 931, situated in Barangay Benolho, Albuera, Leyte, an area of 17,610 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-3948; Lot No. 928, an area of 2,856 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-3948; Lot No. 569, situated in Barangay Seguinon, Albuera, Leyte, an area of 41,502 sq. m. covered by TCT No.T3580; Lot No.929 situated in Barangay Benolho, Albuera, Leyte, an area of 843 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-3299; Lot No. 930, an area of 17,388 q. m. covered by TCT No. T-3299; Lot No. 7 Block 10, situated in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City, an area of 249 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 62799; Lot No.471-B-2, situated in Barangay Banilad, Mandaue, City, an area of 297 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 57135; Lot 23 Pcs-073340-002675, an area of 300 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 57136 were adjudicated unto herself by ANATOLIA E. ENECIO per Doc. No. 404; Page No. 81; Book No. CCCLV; Series 2013 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang EV Mail Aug. 12-18,19-25,&26-Sept.1,2013 Affidavit of Self-Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late CARMEN EAMIGUEL ENECIO re a 1/12 share of a parcel of land Lot No. 5329, situated in Salvacion, Ormoc City, containing an area of 16,146 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 7646; Lot No. 5335, an area of 25,113 sq. m., covered by TCT No. 6446; Lot N. 5331, an area of 11,688 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 8980; Lot No. 5528, an area of 39,729 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 6445; Lot No. 5371, an area of 35,753 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 6444; Lot No.5373, an area of 33,301 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 6447; Lot No. 11814, an area of 30,732 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 0-280; Lot No. 11815, an area of 43,577 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 0-280; Lot No. 2779, situated in Cebu City, an area of 376 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 129743; Lot No. 8865, situated in Monterico, Ormoc City, an area of 180,250 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 9201; Lot No. 5214-A, situated in Barrio Linao, Ormoc City, an area of 32,110 sq. m. covered by TCT No. TH-106; Lot No. 5251-B, situated in Barangay Linao, Ormoc City, an area of 43,019 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 26169; Lot No.5274-B, an area of 20,795 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 26171; Lot No. 2265-I, an area of 356 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 11576; Lot No. 2265-I, an area of 352 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 11577; Lot No. 2256-I, an area of 287 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 11578; Lot No. 2268-B-6, an area of 259 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 9589; Lot No. 498, an area of 226 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 402; Lot 931 situated in Barangay Benolho, Albuera, Leyte, an area of 17,610 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-3948; Lot No. 928, an area of 2,856 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-3948; Lot No. 569, situated in Barangay Seguinon, Albuera, Leyte, an area of 41,502 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-3580; Lot No. 929, situated in Barangay Benolho, Albuera, Leyte, an area of 843 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-3299; Lot No. 930, an area of 17,388 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-3299; Lot No. 7 Block 10, situated in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City, an area of 249 sq. m. covered by 249 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 62799; Lot 16, Block 7, situated in Barangay Talamban, Cebu City, an area of 509 sq. m. covered by TCT No. PT-15433 were adjudicated unto herself by ANATOLIA E. ENECIO per Doc. No. 405; Page No. 81; Book No. CCCCVI; Series 2013 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail Aug. 12-18,19-25,&26-Sept.1,2013 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Samar City of Calbayog NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. CORAZON AMPOAN CAMARINES, a petitioner, has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from CORAZON to MA. CORAZON in the Certificate of Live Birth of CORAZON AMPOAN who was born on December 01, 1963 at BO. CARAYMAN, CALBAYOG CITY, SAMAR and whose parents are PAULINO AMPOAN and GLECERIA JACKSON bearing registry number 53. Any person adversely affected by said petition my file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than July 15, 2013. (Sgd.) FE D. QUEROLJICO City Civil Registrar EV Mail August 12-18, 19-25, 2012 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Samar City of Calbayog NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172)/ Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2001 (IRR on R.A. 9048) Notice is hereby served to the public that CATHERINE CATAMORA GAL has filed with this Office, a petition for CORRECTION OF SEX AND IN THE DATE AND MONTH OF BIRTH from MALE to FEMALE in the Certificate of live birth of CATHERINE CATAMORA GAL at Calbayog City, Samar and whose parents are GERARDO O. GAL and CARMELITA D. CATAMORA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than July 02, 2013. (Sgd.) FE D. QUEROLJICO City Civil Registrar EV Mail August 12-18, 19-25, 2012 Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late SPS. HILARIO DELA CRUZ and ELYDIA ROSALEJOS re a parcel of residential land situated in Brgy. San Isidro, Biliran, Biliran denominated as survey No. 1091, Lot No. 84 under TD No. 00233 with an area of 301.25 sq. m. was settled among their heirs and 181.25 sq. m. sold in favor of SPS. DIOSDADO and FLORIAN ZUASULA per Doc. No. 247; Page No. 50; Book No. 46; Sereis 2012 of Notary Public Redentor C. Villordon. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2013 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN-0010-2013 CCE-0112-2013 R.A. 10172 Date : July 17, 2013 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ESTRELLA A. ROBLES has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from ESTELITA to ESTRELLA and correction entry in the date of birth from DECEMBER 12, 1951 to JUNE 12, 1951 in the certificate of live birth of ESTRELLA A. ROBLES at BAYBAY, LEYTE and whose parents are EMILIANO ANTIDO and MACARIA MATUGAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JULY 29, 2013. (Sgd.) NOEL V. MANAGBANAG City Civil Registrar EV Mail Aug. 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN-0013-2013 R.A 10172 Date: AUGUST 08, 2013 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that FARRAH JUANITA L. EUSTAQUIO has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from FARRA JUANITA to FARRAH JUANITA and correction entry in the date of birth from MARCH 25, 1960 to MARCH 26, 1960 in the certificate of live birth of FARRAH JUANITA L. EUSTAQUIO at BAYBAY, LEYTE and whose parents are ERIBERTO V. LORETO and AIDA B. LOPEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 19, 2013. (Sgd.) NOEL V. MANAGBANAG City Civil Registrar EV Mail Aug. 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN-0011-2013 CCE-0107-2013 R.A. 10172 Date: JULY 23, 2013 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that FLORA E. PANA has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from FLORA MIA to FLORA and correction entry in the date of birth from JUNE 10, 1945 to JULY 23, 1945 in the certificate of live birth of FLORA E. PANA at BAYBAY, LEYTE and whose parents are JESUS ESGUERRA and GENOVEVA NUNEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 02, 2013. (Sgd.) NOEL V. MANAGBANAG City Civil Registrar EV Mail Aug. 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Leyte Municipality of Baybay Republic of the Philippine ) Province of Leyte)SS Petition No. CFN-0012-2013 PETITION OF CHANGE OF FIRST NAME I, GWENDOLYN M. PAQUINGAN, of legal age, FILIPINO, and a resident of POBLACION, ALBUERA, LEYTE, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby declare that: 1) I am the petitioner seeking the change of first name in: b) the certificate of Live Birth of CATHERINE MAYOR PAQUINGAN who is my SISTER, 2) I/He/She Born on SEPT.08,1972 at BAYBAY, LEYTE, PHILIPPINES, 3. The birth was recorded under registry number 92-2495, 4 The first name to be changed is from MA. CATHERINE to CATHERINE, 5. The grounds for filing this petition are the following: b) She has habitually and continuously used CATHERINE and she is publicly known in the community wit that first name; f) All her other records shows CATHERINE as her First Name. 6) I submit the following documents to support this petition: a) COLB OCRG COPY b.) SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY c) COM OCRG COPY d) COLB OCRG COPY OF CHILDREN e) BRGY. POLICE, COURT & NBI CLEARANCE f) AFFIDAVIT OF UN-EMPLOYMENT g) DECS FORM 137 A h) TOR 7) I have not filed any similar petition and that, to the best of my knowledge, no other similar petition is pending with any LCRO, Court or Philippine Consulate. 8) I am filing this petition at the LCRO of BAYBAY CITY, LEYTE in accordance with R.A. No. 9048 and its implementing rules and regulations. ( S g d . ) G W E N D O LY N M . PAQUINGAN Petitioner VERIFICATION I, GWENDOLYN M. PAQUINGAN, the petitioner, hereby certify that the allegations herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. ( S g d . ) G W E N D O LY N M . PAQUINGAN Petitioner SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 26th day of JUNE, 2013 in the city/municipality of Baybay, Leyte, petitioner exhibiting his/ her Community Tax Certificate No. 11445644 issued at BAYBAY CITY, LEYTE on June 26, 2013. (Sgd.) NOEL V. MANAGBANAG Administering Officer Republic of the Philippines Local/Civil Registry Office Province of Leyte City of Baybay Republic of the Philippines) Baybay City, Leyte)SS Petition No. CCE- 0105 2013/RA 10172 PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH I, AIDA B. BELLO, of legal age, FILIPINO, and a resident of BRGY. M A H AYA H AY, M A H A P L A G , LEYTE, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby declare that: 1) I am the petitioner seeking correction of the clerical error in: The certificate of live birth of KIMBERLY B. BELLO who is my SON, 2) He was born on November 11, 1999 at Baybay, Leyte, Philippines, 3) The birth was recorded under registry number 99-3112, 4) The clerical error(s) to be corrected is (are): Item No. Description From To 2 CHILDS GENDER FEMALE MALE 1 CHILDS MIDDLE NAME B. BAGOHIN 5) The facts/reasons for filing this petition are the following: Since childhood my son is publicly known as male. His physical features shows that he is a male. All his other records entry for sex is male & The Childs Middle Name from B. to BAGOHIN. Hence, this petition is hereby filed to correct all the erroneous entry in my Certificate of Live Birth. 6) I submit the following documents to support this petition: a) COLB OCRG COPY b) BRGY. CLEARANCE c) DECS FORM 137 d) BAPTISMAL CERT. e) MEDICAL CERT. f) ID g) JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF TWO DISINTERESTED PERSONS h) CERT. OF INDIGENCY FROM THE BRGY. CSWD & CITY ASSESSORS OFFICE 7) He has not filed any similar petition and that to the best of my knowledge, no other similar petition is pending with any LCRO, Court of Philippine Consulate. 8) I am filing this petition at the LCRO of BAYBAY CITY, LEYTE in accordance with R.A. 9048/R.A 10172 and its implementing rules and regulation. (Sgd.) AIDA B. BELLO Petitioner VERIFICATION I, AIDA B. BELLO, the petitioner. Hereby certify that the allegations herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. (Sgd.) AIDA B. BELLO Petitioner SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 4th day of July, 2013 in the city/ municipality of BAYBAY CITY, LEYTE, petitioner exhibits his Community Tax Certificate No. 24062926 issued at MAHAPLAG, LEYTE on January 14, 2013. (Sgd.) NOEL V. MANAGBANAG Administering Officer EV Mail Aug. 19-25, & 26- Sept. 1, 2013 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 10 Eight Judicial Region Abuyog, Leyte SP. PROC. NO. 240 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF THE MINOR NASHREL VIEL POLIGRATES CHIO SPOUSES BENITO SY AND MICHELLE POLIGRATES SY, Petitioner, x-------------------x ORDER A verified PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF THE MINOR NASHAREL VIEL P O L I G R AT E S C H I O , S P O U S E S BENITO SY AND MICHELE POLIGRATES-SY petitioner, having been filed through counsel, alleges; That, the male petitioner is 55 years old, Filipino; while the female petitioner is also a Filipino, 27 years old, both are resident of Lot 4 Blk 4, Rufina Subd., Brgy. Guintagbucan, Abuyog, Leyte, where they may be served with summons and other processes of the Honorable Court; That the petitioner are husband and wife evidenced by their marriage contract: That the petitioners have the capacity to sue and be sued: That petitioners jointly desire to adopt the male child NASHREL VIEL POLIGRATES CHIO, 6 years old, who was born on 04 February 2007, and who is presently under the care and custody of the petitioners: That the child sough to be adopted is the illegitimate son the female petitioner and she desires to adopt the minor to raise his status from illegitimate to legitimate which the male petitioner have consented; That the male petitioner is the spouse of the childs mother and he has developed parental love to him, treat him as though he is of his own flesh and blood and would now want to be considered as his legitimate son by virtue of these proceedings; That the female petitioner have no other illegitimate children while the

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male petitioner has no illegitimate or legitimate children from previous re l a t i o n s h i p . H o w e v e r, b o t h petitioners have one (1) legitimate child from their marriage, who is still an infant; That petitioners are emotionally and psychologically capable of caring for the mentioned minor; That petitioners are in possession of their full civil capacity and legal rights, of good moral character and have never been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude; That petitioners possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to adopt and the minors adoption will serve his best interest and well-being; That petitioners pray of this Honorable Court that after due notice, publication and hearing judgment be rendered adjudging that the minor NASHREL VIEL POLIGRATES CHIO be declared for all intent and purposes the child of the petitioners, entitled to use the surnamed of petitioners and hence forth the child be known as NASHREL VIEL POLIGRATES SY; Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let the hearing of this case be set for September 5, 2013 at 8:30 oclock in the morning, before this Court. Let copy of this Order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Leyte. It is further ordered that the same together with the petition, be posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in the Municipality of Abuyog, Leyte all at the expense of herein petitioner. The Clerk of Court is directed to furnish copy of this Order and Petition to the Office of the Solicitor General at 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City; the National Statistics Office, Manila, the Local Civil Registrar of Abuyog, Leyte; and the petitioner through counsel. SO ORDERED. Abuyog, Leyte, June 10, 2013. ( S g d . ) B U E N AV E N T U R A A . PAJARON Judge BAP/cvr Copy furnished: - Office of the Solicitor General 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City -National Statistics Office, Manila -Local Civil Registrar of Abuyog, Leyte - Atty. Sionne V. Aujero-Gaspay petitioners counsel 2nd flr. Forunato Townhomes Bldg. Brgy. 71, Naga, Naga, Tacloban City EV Mail Aug. 19- 25, 26- Sept. 1, &

Needed 2 to 5 Hectares Agri Land with Road Access For Long Term Lease For Piggery Contact# 09155323689 EV Mail Aug. 19-25, 26-Sept. 1, 2013 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Samar City of Calbayog NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172)/ Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2001 (IRR on R.A. 9048) Notice is hereby served to the public that MARLON ABON ANTIVO has filed with this Office, a petition for CORRECTION OF A CLERICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN SEX from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of live birth of MARLON ABON ANTIVO at Calbayog City, Samar and whose parents are ROGELIO I. ANTIVO and LUCY C. ABON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than August 21, 2013. (Sgd.) FE D. QUEROLJICO City Civil Registrar EV Mail August 12-18, 19-25, 2012

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and strong believer in organic farming, he founded the IAL Farmers-Employees MultiPurpose Cooperative (IALFEMCO); was Vice-President of the Leyte Organic Producers Organization (LOPRO), now the number one organic fertilizer producer in Region 8; and was instrumental in strengthening the Ormoc City Hybrid Rice Seed Producers Organization (ORHSPRO) including the establishment of its own agricultural inputs store during his stint as its Secretary. Mr. Paredes is an outstanding example of the new breed of successful farmer-entrepreneurs who can prove that farming is a highly rewarding vocation. He also received a cash prize of PhP20, 000 from Governor Leopoldo Dominic L. Petilla. Moreover, Mr. Ariel R. Rupa of Palo, Leyte received the Outstanding Vegetable Farmer award. He was appreciated for his hard work, innovativeness, and indomitable spirit to turn n idle one and a half (1.5) hectare land into a productive vegetable farm. His success in vegetable farming prodded him to willingly share his knowledge and skills to his fellow farmers by joining the Palo Vegetable Growers Association and the Barayong Farmers Association. Mr. Rupa is a commendable example of a responsible, innovative small farmer who can show that a small farm size is not a hindrance to high productivity and income in agriculture. He also received a cash award of PhP5,000 and a box of certified seeds from

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With regards to drainage system, Gonzales informed that a super drainage in Cogon will be built. In addition, a 2 kilometer drainage system is designed for the water run-off from San Lorenzo Ruiz College to drain down to Biliboy. These drainage system projects according to Gonzales are worth 15 million. Meanwhile, about 35% of the P680 million worth, 18 km diversion road from Bantigue to San Pablo is already complete. The project which started in 2012 includes building of bridge. Nevertheless, Gonzales said that they road construction is priority. Finally, Gonzales made it clear that projects worth P10 million and below are to be finished on December 30, 2013. He assured that DPWH will do its best to finish the aforementioned projects on time.

One of the main highlights of the 89th VSU Anniversary Celebration was the Farmers and Fisherfolks Day (FFD) last August 11, 2013 at the VSU Convention Center. The event is VSUs way of acknowledging the role of farmers and fishers folk in countryside development and giving accolade for their achievements by adopting new technologies developed by some researchers and scientists of the University. The occasion also provided a venue for the farmers to have firsthand information as regards the programs initiated by the government through the different agencies and to gain immediate response from the experts on the problems they encountered in the field. Awards given during the event were Outstanding Farmer-Entrepreneur (UGMAD Award), Outstanding Vegetable Farmer, and Outstanding Livestock. The Outstanding Farmer-Entrepreneur was Mr. Olegario F. Paredes, Jr. of Ormoc City. He was recognized for his innovative practices in a three-hectare ricebased crop-livestock farming system using organic farming technologies. He augments his income through his innovative swine and goat dispersal program that benefits hundreds of backyard swine and goat raisers and a farm equipment leasing venture that mechanized farmers land preparation and threshing operations. A born leader
Anyway, I dont like to appear like I have turned overnight into a religious fanatic. In the next few weeks, when I have recovered from the stress of travelling and have collated my mental notes and pictures, I will share to you what I have seen, my impressions on the trip. At this juncture, I would like to thank Adams Tours for the privilege of covering the religious pilgrimage. I hope I can keep up to the expectations. I would also like to thank the friends who have recommended me to be the tour chronicler and not any other. rrr I would also like to thank my daughter May April for taking a leave from work to help organize this weeks newspaper. I hope she will be around for next weeks issue also. Much as I would want to work long distance through the use of modern technology, the long road trips are taking a toll on me. Just today, we had to travel around 6 hours to reach Nice from Assisi. Tomorrow, to reach Nice in France, we have to be on the road for eight hours with only a short lunch in between

VSU delights three outstanding farmers during the Farmers and Fisherfolks Day

Mr. Olegario F. Paredes, Jr. (middle), 2013 Outstanding Farmer-Entrepreneur (UGMAD Awardee), posing with some guests after receiving the award from (R-L) Dr. Santiago R. Obien, Vice Governor Carlo P. Loreto, Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, and Mr. Abner T. Montecalvo.

East-West Seed Philippines. Lastly, Mr. Rowil G. Batan of Leyte, Leyte was given the Outstanding Livestock Farmer award. He is the primary goat milk producer in Leyte. He has also engaged in meat and milk processing that produced dried chevon and mutton, and cheese from goats milk that gave him substantial income. He is member of the Provincial Board of Leyte for three terms. He also takes part in environmental preservation where he penalized open-burning of rice straw through a provincial ordinance. Mr. Batan is willing to share his knowledge in livestock and organic farming practices to his fellow farmers through the Goat Raisers Associa-

tion of Leyte, Leyte where he is currently the president. He received animal inputs worth PhP10, 000 from Univet Nutrition and Animal Health Care Company (UNAHCO). The finalists in each category and the Agricultural Technicians of the winning farmers received certificates of recognition from VSU. This years Farmers and Fisherfolks Day gathered 1,591 farmers and other entrepreneurs from the different municipalities and cities in Region 8. The celebration focused on the theme Abundang Ani sa Humay, Mahimo Nato ni Bay. JFMBaldos

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hours in between. Most hotels here do not have free wifi in the rooms. To get it for free, we have to go to the lobby. And its six days since I have had rice! Its been penne pasta for days already that I wont probably look at it twice when I arrive back. Nonetheless, I believe in the saying, When in Rome, do what the Romans do. We will never truly enjoy visiting another country or place for that matter if we dont learn to eat their food, which reflects their culture and traditions. It is also this way that we learn to appreciate what we have. Right now, given a choice between succulent roast beef or veal and piniritong isda and ginisang utan na pechay, I will have the latter.
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Traversing through Italy and seeing the many monasteries and churches dotting the countryside, it has refreshed my faith in Catholicism. It also gave me a deeper understanding of our devotion to the Mother Mary.

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was barren, and bared not. See Judges 13:2 sq. An angel of the LORD appeared to the woman, and said --- thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. And the she gave birth to Samson ! God helps. Email: collanderjan@yahoo.com

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there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout the country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he

many of my father s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him. Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat like one of your hired hands. So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran ad put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his slaves, Quickly, bring out a robe-the best one and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. And they began to celebrate. As can be seen above, the father saw his son when he was still very far away. How long do we think that the father was looking for his son? Was it for a week, a month, or a year? The father was there waiting for his son to come back to him. How many of us, the sinners, continue to sin and how many of us ask God for forgiveness just like what the son did to his father in this parable. No matter how old we reach in our lifetime, let us not forget to ask for his forgiveness. How

confession nowadays. And in this case, the father asked his servants to give to his son, all the privileges he lost, mostly his inheritance: his ring, his shoes, his robe and even added to slaughter a fatted calf for a mini celebration. And to think this is exactly what the Father will do to us when we return to Him. No matter how long we realize what wrong we have done, the Father will still welcome us back. There was once a man who was active in the Church but turned his back to the Church and became a born again Christian. He was a Dentist and his clinic was prosperous. When he finally died, he asked to be given a Catholic burial. The Parish Priest granted him prayers because he was then an active Church official. Another interpretation of this parable is that of the prodigal father and the parable of the elder brother. Imagine the father running to his son in jubilation. How about the case of another parable about a shepherd who would live the 99 sheep behind to look for the missing 1? The more you read the Bible, the more you will be intrigued to read on and on. There can be no end to it all, yet, this corner book case. During the time when this corner was once in the Bible Ministry, how many Bibles must have been received from good donors here in Ormoc City but where are they now? How about the bible they received?

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erations based mainly in Metro Manila and very profitable only to a few people mainly Janet Napoles, her cohorts and benefactors. If that is the case that some graft will remain as part of the expenditures of the pork barrel funds by Congress members, then people in the countryside will prefer that the graft attached to said funds be decentralized and not only highly centralized in Imperial Manila. At least that way, business in the countryside shall be given some benefit and not only a few businessmen or businesswomen shall reap the proceeds from the pork barrel.
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loyalty to the institution thus further limiting the healthy mix of ideas for discussion and discourse, essential components in an academic institution. Aging (retirement or serious illness) of excellent staff is foreseeable but replacing them has become problematic. More revelations later if the buzz continues or if other universities also suffer the same distressing fate! And the possibility that the QS ranking system is flawed. recreation, etc. Lets explode the myth that our true joy can be attained without the Cross. As a saint once said, our joy should have its roots in the shape of the Cross.
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NEWS

August 19-25, 2013

PHIVOLCs: Construction of houses, others should comply Building Codes

TACLOBAN CITY - Geologist, and Science Research Specialist, Jeffrey Perez of PHIVOLCS suggested compliance to the Building Code when constructing houses, hospitals, schools and other concrete edifices in order to prevent serious damage during earthquakes. Mr. Santos said this in his presentation today, the first day of the 3-day Disaster Risk Reduction Summit and Management for Local Chief Executives, at the DPWH Multipurpose Hall, Baras, Palo, Leyte. According to him, it is important to examine the quality of construction materials in building houses, school buildings even hospitals and that, the officials of municipal engineering offices should check on the designs and sturdiness of the materials being used. He mentioned that six inches hollow blocks are far better than four inches ones in building construction works and steel bars must conform to standards as well. We should be prepared, in any event that an intensity 8 earthquake hit our area, because any house or building that is constructed poorly, is sure to collapse, he said. We should also advise our neighbors to do the same, because it would be lonely to live without a neighbor, Perez stressed. When a building is built with correct standards, it is likely to stand a strong earthquake and let us not also build a second floor of our house when the foundation or design is for a one-storey building only, he added. Perez advised further, that in order to further mitigate the effect of an earthquake, no construction should be made on top of an active fault, instead, some five meters away from a faulttrace, should be given as buffer zone. This can be determined he said, by referring to the GeoHazard maps which are provided to Local government units. The Summit is a call for local chief executives in order for them to formulate comprehensive plans and programs intended for Climate Change adaptation, because as Director Pedro Noval (DILG-08) put it, Global Warming is here already but it is not yet too late to put talents and resources together to save more lives and properties from natural calamities and disasters. (PIA-Eastern Samar/aen).

NSO celebrates 73 years of heartfelt service to the world

Tacloban City First Lady and City Tourism Council Committee Chair Councilor Cristina G. Romualdez proudly endorses the newly opened Festivali Pasalubong Center which showcases sariling atin products designed for festivals and special occasions. Festivali produces barongs, ternos and gowns made of indigenous products. (Photos by: Chiqui Dolina / Gay B. Gas pay-TISAT) TACLOBAN CITY The National Statistics Office in Eastern Visayas has lined up several activities in connection with the 3rd Founding Anniversary of NSO. NSO Regional Director Ramon Dones said that the monthlong celebration will revolve around the theme 73 Taong Taos Pusong Serbisyo sa Mundo. In order to commemorate said event, NSO employees have lined up various activities such as Sports Fest, Livelihood Trainings, Hanging of Streamer, Cultural Visits, Physical and Wellness programs, Corporate Social Responsibility undertakings, among others, Director Dones said. On August 19-20, 2013, all of NSO employees in the region will converge at Visayas State University i n Vi s c a , B a y b a y C i t y, Leyte for the conduct of Seminar on Fundamental of Official Statistics and Civil Registration Updates and for the Sports Fest for employees, Director Dones disclosed. Director Dones assured the general public that despite said activities, the Census Serbilis Outlet in Tacloban City will remain operational for all transactions or requests for civil registration documents. Director Dones said

Visayas trees now in print

Despite a sudden downpour last July 24, guests from across Cebu Province witnessed the unveiling of the first publication that compiles Philippine trees in the Visayas region and aims to provide comprehensive information about these indigenous tree species. Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) launched the Manual on Native Trees in the Visayas at the Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center, Cebu City. The manual is a compilation of 101 Philippine native trees found in the Visayas. The trees are grouped alphabetically according to the family classification each belongs to, and presented with descriptions that include their official names, scientific names, local names, methods of propagation and uses. Also included are practical tips on how to plant a seedling and how to nurture it to full growth. A glossary is provided to help readers in understanding technical words. The book launching was attended by Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale, mayors from different municipalities of Cebu Province, and representatives from various government agencies, civic organizations, and academic institutions all over Cebu. Dominica Chua, RAFI chief operating officer, and Magpale formally presented Manual of Native Trees in the Visayas to the public through an unveiling of an enlarged version of the book cover. Free copies of the book were given to identified guests and partners. RAFI has special preference for native trees due to their many benefits to surrounding flora

Comelec registers 343,736 new voters for Barangay and SK elections in October
RAFI Chief Operating Officer Dominica Chua emphasizes the value of native trees in biodiversity conservation during the launching of Manual of Native Trees in the Visayas last July 24 at the Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center. and fauna, Chua stressed. During the program, a presentation of the results of this years Run 2 Plant 4 GREENIN Philippines was also done by Marge Gravador, executive director of RAFIs Integrated Development unit. The free running and indigenous tree planting event was held simultaneously in over 40 municipalities of the Province of Cebu last June 29. Another initiative of RAFI in promoting biodiversity conservation is the RAFI Native Trees Nursery in Barangay Busay, Cebu City. The nursery houses 200,000 seedlings of 218 native tree species. Manual on Native Trees in the Visayas was conceptualized to contribute to the achievement of Goal 7 of the Millennium Development Goals, which is to ensure environmental sustainability by reversing the loss of environmental resources. Copies of the book are sold at Php 2,500 each at the Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center, 35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City. Interested buyers may contact (6332) 418-7234 loc. 515 and look for Noel Fornolles. To k n o w m o r e about the book, visit http:// rafi.org.ph/publications/ native-trees. PR
TACLOBAN CITY, Some 300,000 fisherfolk sta nd to benefit from the National P ro g r a m f o r M u n i c i p a l Fisherfolk Registration (FishR) in Eastern Visayas. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Director Atty. Asis G. Perez, during the recent FishR launching in Eastern Visayas, said the program aims to fast-track, enhance and complete the nationwide as required under the Fisheries Code of 1998. Upon completion of the program, the Bureau will come up with a national database that would be necessary in designing programs to aid the local municipalities for managing, regulating, conserving and protecting fishery resources and establishing a Comprehensive Fishery Information System, Director Perez said. Fishermen have no official count and so the Bureau is having problems when making request for funding of projects since Congress wants figures, said the BFAR Director during the Harampang Ha PIA held after the launching. Currently, only 50

that NSO is the governments major statistical agency responsible for collecting, compiling, classifying, producing, publishing and disseminating general-purpose statistics as provided for in Commonwealth Act 591, an act creating a bureau of the census and statistics to consolidate statistical activities of the government. The Statistics Office Director added that NSO was founded as the Bureau of Census and Statistics on August 19, 1940 by virtue of the enactment of Commonwealth Act 591. It became the National Census and Statistics Office in 1974 and was renamed National Statistics Office in 1987, Director Dones said. (PIA 8)

percent of the fishermen has been accounted for by BFAR in the past years through its local registration initiative backed by government farming technicians. The bureau had devised mechanisms to ensure the full implementation of this program, which admittedly is long-overdue, in close partnership with all coastal cities and municipalities in the six provinces of Eastern Visayas namely, Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar and Southern Leyte, Director Perez said. FishR is open to all workers in the fisheries sector to include municipal fishermen, fish vendors, fish farmers, and all other workers in allied industries. The registration, which will run for one year, will help the government prioritize programs in more impoverished coastal communities. Poverty incidence among families of fishermen is 70 percent and the average size of family is eight to 12. The bureau has earmarked some Php30 million to ensure the complete fisherfolk registration all over the country. This budget will be distributed among 899 coastal cities and municipalities

in the form of incentives. Through this, the fisheries technician officers from the local government units in all coastal cities and municipalities, who will facilitate in the fisherfolk registration, will receive an incentive of P15 per fisherfolk registered. A P2 million worth of projects await the first 100 local government units nationwide that could record a 100 percent registration of their fisherfolk, Director Perez said. The municipal fisheries sector provides 27 percent of the countrys close to five million metric tons total volume of fish produce. This is higher than the contribution of the commercial fishing sector at 21 percent. It is, however, lamentable that this sector composed of more than one million fishermen remains to be the poorest of the poor, Director Perez said. In 2012, the Regions total fisheries production amounted to more than P13 billion with a volume of 200,417 metric tons. With a total of 143 cities and municipalities, Eastern Visayas is well poised for more government interventions, Director Perez concluded. (PIA 8)