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15 pilots join 2nd Daet Intl Aerosports Show

VOL. XXI, NO. 33
By ROsaLiTa B. ManLanGiT

DAET, Camarines Norte Fiftheen (15) local and foreign show pilots joined the 2nd Daet International Aerosports Show, now showcasing anew this town in the reign of water sports events in the country and in the world, held at the Bagasbas Beach of this town March 27-30 this year.
The show featured foreign pilots like David Graupera (Spain), paramotor display pilot instructor; Masaya Nakanome (Japan), display pilot instructor; Paul Banks (Poland), competition pilot; Karl Kreiple (Austria), tandem pilot instructor; Mark Gambril (USA), quad paramotor pilot; Jeremy Caroll (New Zealand), paramotor paraglider pilot; Joachim Katz and Jumbo Dirk both of Germany, paraggliders. Other show pilots from the country were Joseph Oncada, tandem paraglider pilot; Buko Raymundo, air sports specialist; Carla Montero, XC pilot national team; Albert Mendoza, microlite pilot; Christopher Romano, service crew; Jet Acuna and Raymund Lumabad both paragliders.
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AIR SPORTS IN DAET

Bagasbas Beach in Daet, Camarines Norte was the venue of the 2nd Daet International Aerosports Show and Bagasbas Beach Festival on March 27 to 30.

Daet Mayor Tito Sarte Sarion said the event is an opportunity for Daet to be known in aerosports show especially now that there was no hot-air ballon in Pampanga.

DENR-CNorte scores anew vs illegal charcoal trader

LEGAZPI CITY The Regional Trial Court in Daet has found another charcoal trader guilty of violating the governments forestry law, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) press story said. The DENR said Judge Roberto Escaro, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court Branch 38 of Daet found Jose Nazario Crescini guilty of violating Sec. 77 of Presidential Decree 705 or the Forestry Reform Code of Philippines. He was sentenced to an indeterminate penalty of six months of arresto mayor as minimum and four years, two months and one
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(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International is past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, PICPA past president and Hall-of-Famer, and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee). TOO STRICT: Professionals and business groups are unanimously urging the BIR to reconsider its new rules on issuance of tax assessments. They claim that the new order from the tax agency violates taxpayers rights to due process. The joint position was taken by the national groups of external auditors and tax managers. They said they recognize BIRs desire to streamline the tax collection process but they stressed that taxpayers rights must not be sidelined. Rev. Regulation No. 18-2013 amended the rules on issuance of deficiency tax assessments. It eliminates the Notice for Informal Conference (NIC) thereby removing the taxpayers opportunity to present their side by submitting documents and discussing the issues with BIR tax examiners. The new RR also reduced the period for taxpayers (or agents) to respond to the preliminary assessment (PAN) - after which the tax assessments are considered finally demandable. ASSESSMENTS: Our present tax collection mode is referred to as self-assessment system meaning the taxpayers are responsible to report their taxable transactions to BIR. Declarations and returns are submitted to tax collection agencies within deadlines and the taxes paid. Government auditors have the authority to review said self-assessments and any

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discovered discrepancies are meted with deficiency tax assessments. Tax regulations and jurisprudence previously sustained the regular processes. Except for allowable table audits of tax reports to determine without need of examination, assessable accounts audits by BIR auditors must be authorized by the Commissioner or by regional directors or the Large Taxpayers Division (Head Office). Authorized audits result to preliminary assessment notices, which graduate to final assessment notice (FAN) which taxpayers can protest. DUE PROCESS: The motion for BIR to reconsider its latest order is supported by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, PICPA and Makati Business Club. The groups said BIRs own auditors will lack to examine audited financial statements and transactions and the taxpayers (or their counsels) also need time to prepare responses to the deficiency assessments. Under the new rules, PANs automatically become final assess-

Addressing Poverty
In December last year, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines(CBCP) declared 2014 as the Year of the Laity. Fittingly, the declaration provides a call on the laity on how to address two pestering crisis in our country, tersely capsulized by the names Janet and Yolanda. The former of course refers to the now infamous PDAF scam purportedly facilitated by Janet Napoles; while the latter is the Philippine name for typhoon Haiyan, the worst hurricane this century had ever seen. In its declaration, the CBCP noted the disconnect between what the Catholic believers profess and what they practice; i.e., their faith and their praxis. It is certainly a shameful proof of our failure to evangelize our country that our churches are filled with people, our religious festivities are fervent, our Catholic schools are many, but our country is mired in poverty and in corruption, the CBCP said. This Lent, it may we be a good point of reflection for Catholics to ask why despite our countrys rich resources, majority of our people are still poor. In Bicol, the face of the poor is glaring with the region posting a 32.3 poverty index in 2012. The Holy Father, himself laid down the theme for this years Lenten season when he quoted Pauls letter to the Corinthians (8:9): "He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. In his Message, the Holy Father hopes "this Lenten season find[s] the whole Church ready to bear witness to all those who live in material, moral and spiritual destitution the Gospel message of the merciful love of God our Father, who is ready to embrace everyone in Christ. We can do this to the extent that we imitate Christ who became poor and enriched us by his poverty. Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to help and enrich others by our own poverty." A recent study of the National Aeronautical and
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ments after fifteen days even if there is a submitted protest. The protesters want BIR to withdraw the automatic issuance of the FAN/FLD and reinstate the old rule of personal service or registered mail as the only acceptable mode of formal notice. The taxpaying sectors also opposed the imposition of additional 20% delinquency interest on top of the 20% deficiency interest as this is tantamount to double taxation. INFLATION: The inflation rate during the first semester is hovering between 2.5% to 4.0% - causing the Monetary Board (MB) to adopt measures to reduce money in circulation. Inflation comes about when demand for goods exceeds supply complemented by excess money supply. Late last month, the MB raised the reserves on bank deposits by one per cent in a move to reduce money in circulation. This may serve to raise interest rates on both deposits and loans. There are lots of complaints against the high prices of commercial rice in the market despite the onset of the summer harvest time. Sales of NFA rice are limited even if the agency boasts of enough grains in their warehouses. In Quezon Province - bailiwick of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala prices of rice now generally exceed P2,000per 50-kilo sack. This may impact on the rumored plan of Alcala to run for governor in the next elections. WISDOM: Avail of Lent to review our past and present life to align them with the sacrices of our Lord.

The Fiat of the Eternal Father & Selective Justice

Since the Season of Lent is a time for penance and prayer, I wish to suggest the following short prayer to God the Father. It is the "Fiat of the Eternal Fathers" taken from the prayer booklet entitled "Father of All Mankind for Religious and Laity." "M Beloved Father. Thy Will Be Done On Earth As it is in Heaven. Be Thou My Father. Be Always My Eternal Father. Do not Leave My Soul. Do Not Leave Me Out of Your Sight, My Father, For I Am Your Child Whom You Have Created To Please You, To Adore You, To Honor You, Living My Days As You Have, You Have Given Me The License to Live It." Day after day, my children, say that in your mind. That will be the way you will say your Fiat to your Father. And your Father. And your Father will open His arms like this (and He stretched out His arms) and I every day will gather you in my arms and I will hold you and I will rock you as your Beloved Mother (Blessed Mother) rocks each baby in her arms. For yes, you are my children. Remember the Fiat of each day as you live. As you do this from the beginning of the day, I promise you, my children, I guarantee you I will cover you in my arms. I will send you my angels with St. Michael to protect you and all the saints of your baptism and of your devotions to be with you during the day to guide you and assist you.

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I promise you, you will feel the Power of My great LOVE for you that I will send you day in and day out. But you have to offer me everyday -- as you get up in the morning -- The Fiat *10/8/97) Message of the Eternal Father. Offer your Fiat through Mary, to Jesus and to the Eternal Father. ***** The Office of the Ombudsman reportedly found probable cause to indict Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon "Bong" Revilla in connection with the P10B Pork Barrel Scam. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales filed plunder and graft charges against these three senators from the Opposition and pork scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles. In our democratic system, the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of justice. They

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have a right to defend themselves. Let's allow the wheels of justice to move before judging these people. In the COA report that was published, it mentioned seventy two (72) NGOs (with questionable transactions on PDAF) and only eight were identified to be associated with Napoles. There are sixty four (64) others. Only P2 billion supposedly went to Napoles' NGO while the remaining 64 NGOs cornered almost P4 Billion." Sen. Chiz Escudero reportedly pointed out, even adding that bogus NGOs have continued even until 2012 when Aquino was already in power. This appears as selective justice. Why aren't the Cabinet members involved in releasing the pork barrel and those implementing the protests from pork barrel not all touched or investigated? There can be no pork barrel scam if the funds were not released and to whom it was released. Early published reports say almost two hundred (200) lawmakers are involved in the questionable disbursement of the PDAF. Why are there only three lawmakers accused? The charges against the three opposition senators seem to make the way smoother for the administration's candidate in 2016. But can it make their candidate win? That's uncertain.

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Ateneo Social Science Research Center bares result of poverty, governance poll in Naga City
By ANA-LIZA S. MACATANGAY NAGA CITY --- The Metro Naga Water District, Naga City Hospital and Naga City Health Office with the ratings of +57.5 %, +56.2 % and +41.7 % respectively were among the top three local agencies in this city given with a Very good satisfaction remarks in the recent 2014 First Quarter Naga City Poverty and Governance Public Opinion Poll conducted by the Ateneo Social Science and Research Center (ASSRC) . Using face-to face interview to a representative sample of 400 randomly selected respondents from this city, the ASSRC and Ateneo Student Researchers Pool was able to gather the respondents view regarding the services being rendered by government and other agencies here. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Naga together with the Naga City Public Safety Office, City government of Naga and City Environment and Natural Resources Office garnered a good rating while two other city agencies- the Naga City Solid Waste Management Office and the Naga City Philippine National Police received a moderate rating. Ranking below the respondents expectation and unsatisfactory rating were the Philippine National Police (PNP) Naga with a moderate net satisfaction rating and CASURECO II with a neutral satisfaction rating equivalent to -8.0 percent. Dr. Michael Cuesta, ASSRC Director stated that aside from exposing their students to the rigorous nature of research as part of their training program for their student scholars, they also endeavor to familiarize and involve them in social issues and concerns affecting the community. We want our students to see and feel what is actually taking place in the community for them to promote good governance. On the part of the agencies which are included in our research, we are happy to note that they appreciate this effort and even use the output to promote good practices and look at their weaknesses and strengthen them to give better service to their clienteles, Cuesta said in an interview. Aside from measuring the satisfaction rating of the respondents on the aforesaid agencies, ASSRC also included the percentage of people in the city who consider themselves poor. Based on their measurement, ASSRC stated that median poverty or the amount of monthly income that an average Nagueno household needs in order to become not poor is P20,000.00. Based on the poll, around 2 out of 5 Nagueno household considered themselves poor but are still optimist that their lives will still get better. The respondents, who belong to the voting-age population of Naga gave PNP Naga a moderate net satisfaction rating. This was explained in the data gathered by ASSRC which states that about 12 % of Nagueno households were victims of theft in the past 6 months. The remaining percentage were either victims of break-ins (4%) , pickpocketing (3.8%), snatching (2.3%) , robbery (2.3 %) and hold-up (1.8%). Naguenos, based on the survey, also perceived that PNP-Naga is incapable of resolving certain cases of violence against women and
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JLCC ANNIVERSARY

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DA awards top rice achievers

PASAY CITY --Top provinces, cities and municipalities as well as irrigators associations and agricultural extension workers who contributed significantly to the rice self-sufficiency efforts of the government were honored during the Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Awarding ceremonies. Held last March 14 at the Resorts World in Pasay City, Manila. Agriculture secretary Proceso J . Alcala awarded over P117M in cash prizes and project grants as prizes: P4M each for the top 6 provinces; P1M for the top 48 municipalities/cities. The top 10 Irrigators Association (IAs) and the top 3 Small Water Impounding System Associations (SWISAs) also received project grant worth P1M and P500,000 each respectively. The agricultural extension workers from the outstanding provinces and those others who made it to the finals were also recognized and given cash prize of P20,000 each as incentives for their effort in helping the farmers and LGUs increase their rice yield. For Bicol region, the municipalities of Polangui in Albay; Castilla, in Sorsogon and Legazpi City in Albay made it to the top municipalities/cities. The SAFIMCO Irrigators Association of Buhi, Camarines Sur Irrigators Association of San Anotio Buhi, Camarines Sur was among the top 10 outstanding IAs. Mayor Cherilie M. Sampal of Polangui, Noel E. Rosal of Legazpi City and Olivia B. Bermillo received the plaque of recognition and prize from secretary Alcala and undersecretary Dante S. de Lima. Bicol DA OIC, regional executive director Dir. Abelardo R. Bragas and Regional Technical Director Dr. Elena B. de los Santos were also recognized and requested to join the awardees on stage. The SAFIMCO president, Loreto Cenita received the award for their association. He was accompanied by NIA regional director William Ragodon, other officers of the association and NIA Bicol

The Japanese Language and Cultural Center (JLCC), a division of the Camarines Sur Information Technology Center (CSITC) of the Camarines Sur provincial government under Gov. Migz Villafuerte celebrated its 9th Foundation Anniversary with a Japanese Spelling Bee and Speech Contest held at the ALDP Activity Center, Diversion Road, Naga City with Japanese nationals Konishi and Masutakasagara, Hirokazu Ono, and Keijirou Katsu as guest-judges. The activity was also highlighted with the selection on Mr. & Ms. JLCC 2014 in the persons of Mr. Gaudencio Atanacio III (also grand winner of the speech contest) and Ms. Mercylyn April Arenas, respectively. Mr. Janno Lebuit placed 2nd in the Japanese Language speech competition.

regional officials. A total of 34 agricultural extension workers (AEWs) from the provinces, municipalities/cities of Bicol who qualified as finalist to the Rice Achievers Search were also recognized and awarded with P20,000 cash prize each. The top provinces, towns/ cities, IAs and SWISAS were chosen based on the following criteria: incremental rice harvest and average yield per hectare over 2012 levels, increase if any over 2013 target; amount of budget devoted/allocated to rice projects and initiatives, number of farmers benefited, and degree of rice seed utilization.
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NGCP turns over school infra projects to CamSur beneficiaries

NAGA CITY --- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) recently turned over a twoclassroom building in Pamplona, Camarines Sur. The 2-classroom building served as NGCPs token to the barangay constituents of Del Rosario in Pamplona as host community for the Naga-Libmanan 69KV, Naga-Labao 230 KB and Naga Tayabas 500KV transmission lines of NGCP. The NGCP also constructed covered stage in Barangay Sta. Cruz in the municipality of Buhi as this area is traversed by Naga-Tiwi 230KV Single line 11 towers and Naga-Tiwi 230 KV Double Bundle 12 towers. The NGCP said it was their way of showing their gratitude to the people of the said barangay for maintaining the usefulness of the NGCP towers in their area. This is also in response to the request of 267 students and 8 teachers of the said school. Corporate Affairs Field Officer Nilda E. Somera said that the project intends to provide venue for educational, cultural, social and institutional activities of the barangay. This, she said is expected to enhance the corporate image strengthen partnership with partner LGUs and make the barangay constituents their loyal ally in safeguarding the transmission facilities in their respective areas of jurisdictions. According to NGCP Naga District head Engr. Luis Wong, the projects that they are giving to the community is in exchange for the protection the community is giving to their facilities. NGCP South Luzon Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Office chief Nelson Bautista said that while it is part of their corporate social responsibility, it is also their way of giving back and saying thank you to the members of community for helping NGCP protect their transmission lines. Our campaign to protect the citizenry by coming up with a strong transmission lines will not be possible without the cooperation of the barangay constituents. They are the first liners and the first responders in case there are problems in their village. By strengthening our transmission, we are already planting the seeds of a powerful nation, Bautista added. The NGCP endeavors to help the school in its target of increasing the academic performance level of pupils. Congested and densely populated classrooms, NGCP believes, will not enhance learning and will hamper the students full potential to participate in class discussion.

The Outstanding Agricultural Extension Workers from the Bicol region posed with secretary Alcala (extreme left) and Usec. Delima after receiving their plaques. (Photo by Jun Collantes)

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The CSPC President
I wish I could have stayed longer when I went to her office but I know how clearly impossible it was. Dr. Dulce F. Atian holds the highest position at the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges in Nabua. Camrines Sur. She is the President which means she practically runs the institution that commands a population of thousands of students, more than a hundred of employees, teaching and non-teaching. But that is not all. There are a lot more she has to be concerned with. And staying a minute more after I exchanged pleasantries with her would take a lot of her precious time. There is always another time. I call her Dulce, very intimately. Before her family, Letty Alanis, her Mom and Rudy, her father and her siblings migrated to Balatan. we were practically neighbors in San Juan but then Dulce was just a kid then. I learned Rudy Fajardo became a very prominent businessman and went on to become vicemayor of the municipality. But the CSPC President, according to a very good friend of mine, the undisputed choreographer in Iriga, Lading Nagrampa, who also calls her Dulce too.(I think they were classmates in high school) was a very bright student at La Consolacion College and she had carried that intellectual mark in her college, graduate and post graduate studies. No wonder, she is now President of the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC). It takes one of her caliber to be appointed to such a high position. Widowed early, her husband Gilmer Atian, very popularly known as Memem, was an accomplished writer and I had the chance to work with him on a documentary for the city of Iriga. Memen also was the brain hehind the Character City Program of former Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen, which became flagship of the city and now still being implemented by the incumbent Mayor Ronald Felix GangGang Y. Alfelor. The program has made very impressive changes in the life of many taga-Iriga who are innately good and values-oriented and Memens groundwork of the character city program just made the Irigueno true to form and intensified that innate sound character. . President Atian. Still the same Dulce, very humble and with feet still on solid ground, has earned the respect of her subordinates, I am very sure of this, and of her fellow tagaIriga as well as the people of Nabua and Balatan.Abou Bhen Adhem,. President Atian, May your tribe increase.

First Escudero museum opens at new Casiguran municipal hall

By JOSEPH JOHN J. PEREZ SORSOGON --- The first ever museum in honor of the late Salvador H. Escudero III was formally opened today in time for the inauguration and blessing of the new municipal building in Casiguran town this province. On the fortieth day after the death of Tatay (Salvador H. Escudero is fondly called), I thought of establishing a museum in his honor, Sorsogon first congressional district Rep. Evelina Nanay Evie Guevara-Escudero told the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Bicol. His son, senator Francis Joseph Chiz immediately agreed and suggested that it should be located at the new municipal building of the municipality of Casiguran which was being planned during that time. Casiguran Mayor Ester Hamor gave her full consent to the idea when she committed to allocate a space in the soon-to-be constructed edifice. Escudero further revealed that the first option for the museum was the Sorsogon Dairy Farm located at Barangay Cabid-an, East District, Sorsogon City when Research Outreach Station Superintendent Dolores Ricrafranca proposed to construct a building v Batasan Pambansa member; post EDSA years as congressman; family pictures, awards and recognitions received. The future museum at the Sorsogon Dairy Farm will feature his professional life as veterinarian and agriculture secretary for both the Marcos and Ramos administrations, Escudero told the PIA. The museums curator is Cong. Evie Escudero herself with technical support from the PIA Bicol Research Division. The late Sonny Escudero was born in Casiguran, Sorsogon on December 18, 1942. He was married to educator now representative of the first congressional district of Sorsogon Nanay Evie with sons Senator Francis Joseph or Chiz, entrepreneur-artist Philip Joseph and entrepreneur-engineer Bernadette. He took up Veterinary Medicine at the University of the Philippines (UP), Diliman, Quezon City and graduated in 1963 as valedictorian. He was conferred as Diplomate on Tropical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Queensland, Australia (1968) and Master of Public Administration at UP (1969) He became the director of UP Veterinary Hospital from1968 to 1969 and dean and professor of College of Veterinary Medicine, at UP - Los Baos, Laguna (19701984), director of Bureau of Animal Industry (1975-1984), assistant minister of Ministry of Food and Agriculture (1980-1984), minister of Ministry of Food and Agriculture (1984-1986), representative of Batasang Pambansa (19841986), secretary of Agriculture (1984-1986, Marcos administration; 1996-1998, Ramos administration), representative of the first congressional district of Sorsogon (June 30, 1987 June 30, 1998; June 30, 2007 August 13, 2012). He became the founding president of the Foundation for Upgrading the Standard of Education (FUSE) in 1994, member of the board of trustees and on call mentor at the Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute (SAIDI), co-hosts to radio programs Agri-tech aired over DZRH at 4:30-5:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and Karambola aired over DWIZ at 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday to Friday. He was recipient of more than 300 Awards and Citations, among them were : Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa, Bulacan State University (2003); KASAKALIKASAN Award, from Men and Women of Kasakalikasan (IPM), Surigao City (1999); Presidential Golden Plow Award
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SaLvadOr H. EscuderO III Dec. 18, 1942-Aug. 13, 2012 inside the said premises in his honor. However, the construction of the said edifice need to undergo lengthy required bureaucratic process and the local government unit (LGU) of Casiguran can fast track construction of their municipal hall. Thus, the Salvador H. Escudero III (SHE) Memorabilia (Highlights as Legislator and Public Servant) in Casiguran was first realized, Escudero added. The Memorabilia features the highlights of Tatays life as legislator and public servant with collections of his personal mementos such as vintage photographs of his high school days; as youngest dean of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Veterinary Medicine; as Bureau of Animal Industry Director during Marcos Era; as

The Challenges of an Elementary Math Teacher

By BRANDO BAGAYAWA PANGA Iriga Central School, Iriga City That Mathematics is difficult is not just a seeming; I think its a fact. I do not like to adhere to this statement though because if I do or if I did, I would not be a Mathematics teacher. Because I am and had been for some few years now before I lost my former machismo looks and now turning more macho than ever. Probably because I have been and still enjoying my life as an elementary mathematics teacher. No regret, at all. Every year different breed of children are entrusted to me. Most of them, I am afraid, are not really keen on learning mathematics as they are keen on learning the latest dance craze or being able to sing pretty well Justin Beavers or Bruno Mars latest ditties. But I like to take that as a challenge because I believe math can be easy. I have learned a lot from my experiences as a math teacher. In the first place, math can be even considered magic, something wonderful to be thrilled about. It is something that could tickle the childrens FunBrain, thats how it is called by mathematical expert, I am not included in that category. . But I do teach mathematics not as an expert but someone who knows how to play the game. This game entails two kinds of peoplethe pupil and the teacher who should consider working together seriously. But the bigger role falls upon the teacher, of course. First, the teacher must know how to motivate his pupils. If asking them if they like math as a subject and at least 60 to 70% think they do not, there is where the challenge comes in. But as a teacher, I take that challenge otherwise I would be a flop. I explain to them that math is easy and that it could be learned and even mastered by everyone. So, I get my pupils into thinking positively of the subject. God, it works. Lessons in math can be taught with the pupils responding positively to problems just as easy as memorizing the four fundamental processes with fun.. Calculator, excuse, me but that is something not to worry the pupils if they dont have it. After all, some calculators do not last long. Explanations come very importantly in mathematics and young elementary pupils have their mind open when they are being explained to. And results of these explanations can be handed them after they have been exemplified in day-to-day quizzes. Unlike other subjects, the kids in my class do not need the best communicative ability to tell me the answers when confronted with problems. They just need to understand the process and explain it in the simplest communication possible. All other pupils in the class understand as much as I do. So, I prepare lessons that the kids could grasp and find practical in their own life as practical as their daily works at home. Yes, who does not need addition, subtraction, multiplication and division right in their own abode? Everybody does and thats mathematics used practically but as important as it is. I think I have opted to be a math teacher when I decided to go full time teaching and I have never been regretful of my choice.

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CNorte PNP forms Provl Advisory Council

DAET, Camarines Norte The Camarines Norte Police Provincial Office (CNPPO) has organized its Provincial Advisory Council (PAC). PSSupt. Moises C. Pagaduan, provincial director, said that the PAC shall provide the needed external perspectives and appropriate guidance on the key issues and concerns pertaining to the plans, programs and activities of CNPPO. It will also act as channel for networks in individuals and organizations that can held the CNPPO personnel find solution to the pressing issues. Among the elected PAC are Provincial Prosecutor Atty. Evillo C. Pormento of the Provincial Prosecution Office (PPO) as Chairperson, Dr. Godofredo E. Peteza Jr., vice president for administration and finance of the Camarines Norte State College as the Vice Chairperson and Rosalita B. Manlangit, information center manager of the Philippine Information Agency, Camarines Norte as the Secretary. Other members present during the election include Sanguniang Panlalawigan Board Member Hon. Romeo R. Marmol, Provincial Administrator Jose Boma, Anchor/Reporter Nardz Hernandez of DZMD, Nancy Hernandez of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), and Director Cecilia Trani-Balmaceda of Civil Service Commission (CSC). -ROSALITA B. MANLANGIT

DENR Bicol, Albay province mark Earth Hour with fanfare

Fanfare and candlelight marked the observance of Earth Hour in Albay as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Bicol and Albay Gov. Joey Salceda led thousands of volunteers in switching off the lights for sixty (60) minutes from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. last March 29, 2014. Governor Joey Salceda urged Albayanos to join the event not just by switching off lights and electricity powered appliances but by the collective effort of minimizing the local carbon emission which contributes to climate change. Salceda said the event was aimed at raising the level of awareness of the public on salient issues of carbon emission or the so-called carbon footprint brought about by greenhouse gases and its effect to climate change. According to the governor, since 2008, Albay has been observing Earth Hour and every year theres a significant increase in the number of participants in the event. Earlier, DENR Bicol gave

CANDLELIGHT FOR EARTH HOUR

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DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director Gilbert Gonzales, Albay Governor Joey Salceda and other volunteers light up candles forming 60+ Earth Hour to mark the annual observance of shutting off lights and electric power appliances. Gov. Salceda emphasized the need to raise public awareness on conservation efforts to combat climate change. Thousands attended the annual event held at the Pearanda Park, Legazpi City.

Gov. Migz unveils 1st dance revolution 2014

The Cultural Development Office(CDO) under the Camarines Sur Provincial Governors Office (PGO) has announced the launch of the Dance Revolution 2014, a talent search competition project of Gov. Migz Villafuerte. CDO Head, Jaime Letada, Jr. bared that the district eliminations will start April 25, 2014 in Ragay for District 1; May 1, 2014 in Pasacao for District 2; May 3, 2014 in Camaligan for District 3; May 9, 2014 in Goa for District 4; and May 10, 2014 in Nabua for District 5. The grand finals will be on May 27, 2014 which also marks the 435th foundation anniversary of Camarines Sur. Letada said that auditions will be held on the day of the eliminations from 9AM-3PM while the contest proper will commence from 7PM-11PM. Basic criteria include the following: each group must consist of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 members both male and female; costumes must be decent, bright, presentable, and appropriate; and music must last for 3-5 minutes only. The criteria for judging will be: 35%-mastery & gracefulness; 15%choreography; 15%-difficulty of steps; 15%-timing & coordination; 15%-costume; 5%audience impact for a total score of 100%. District elimination winners will receive the following: First Prize-Php15,000.00; Second Prize-Php10,000.00; and Php5,000.00 each for the 3 non-winners. For the grand finals: First PrizePhp50,000.00; Second Prize-Php30,000.00; Third Prize-Php20,000.00; and Php5,000.00 each for the 7 consolation prizes.

directive to its field offices to urge local establishment and facilities to observe the Earth Hour or organize similar events to highlight information dissemination about energy conservation and climate change. Organizers of the Earth

Hour in the Philippines estimated that at least 15 million Filipinos joined the one-hour switch off. Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million residents switch off the lights of their homes and offices in order to pledge

their support to saving the environment. The trend soon caught on and several other countries participated across the globe in the initiative. At present, there are more than 150 countries that actively observe Earth Hour every year. - Jessel Basanta

Local boxer Sabaupan stops Thai foe with come from behind 8th round KO
PILI, CamSur Boxing buffs in the filled-to-capacity Capitol Convention Center here had to stare very hard and blink a few times last Saturday evening, March 29 to convince themselves the boxer in the ring was not really the celebrated icon of Philippine boxing Manny Pacquiao. Nevertheless, Al Sabaupan who hails from Sipocot, CamSur did himself and fellow Bicolanos super-proud by surviving and recovering from a telling fourth round knockdown to unleash a series of racking combinations in succeeding skirmishes capped by a neatly placed overhand left that knocked out Thai opponent Rachamongkol Sor Pleonchit in the eighth round. The wily Thai fighter who is a former WBC world titleholder fell to the canvass and stayed there as veteran international referee Ver Abainza counted him out to the hilarious cheer of an agog crowd that included the countrys youngest provincial chief executive Miguel Luis Migz R. Villafuerte and his fatherpredecessor Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte. Sabaupans decisive win fortifies the bright hope for a faster rise in his boxing career that was somewhat dimmed after gallantly losing two close fights in Mexico. Manny Pacquiao lookalike Sabaupan, also known in boxing circles as Captain A, fights out of the Agoncillo, Batangas-based Touch Gloves Boxing Gym also owned by Elmer Anuran who announced he will be sending Sabaupan to the United States for training in anticipation of bigger fights. The bout was the highlight of studded card dubbed Bicol versus the World presented by Saved by the Bell Promotion headed by Elmer Anuran in partnership with the Province of Camarines Sur. The undercard bout featured local boxer Michael Dasmarias who also knocked out the lights of Zoren Pama

of Elorde Boxing Gym in Taguig City. Michael is a product of the CamSur Sports Academy, the one-of-a-kind DepEd-accredited school in the country offering sportoriented curricula which is an education special project of the provincial government of Camarines Sur. The Bicol versus the World is thus the biggest boxing event presented in the province that signals many more of the same starting this coming May during the Kaogma Festival that marks the foundation anniversary of CamSur May 27 each year. -gbc/mmec

Women Commission lauds GAD initiatives of 3 Albay LGUs

LEGAZPI CITY -- The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has recognized the initiatives and best practices of three local government units (LGUs) in Albay in the implementation of Gender and Development (GAD). PCW local coordinator Tet Triunfante said that the municipalities of Polangui, Tiwi and Malinao passed their criteria for LGUs which initiated programs for women. These criteria include trainings conducted on GAD, initiatives on upholding development of both men and women, implementation of GAD focal point system as structure to mainstream and implement Magna Carta of Women in their localities, crafting of GAD plan and budget based on the new approved template and crafting of the GAD code, Triunfante said during the awarding ceremony. Polangui is the first LGU in the province to craft their GAD code aligned with the Magna Carta. Polangui and Tiwi were chosen as pilot LGUs for the implementation of GAD programs in the province. Manito on the other hand initiated its own GAD programs. -SALLY A. ATENTO

ATENEO . . .
children, especially cases concerning prostitution, sexual assault and intimate partner violence. At the end, the respondents recommended that in order for the PNP to gain the public trust and maintain peace and order, PNP-Naga should improve police visibility, response time, community relations and its public image. The said poll was conducted from February 12 to March 6 this year.

BICOL VS THE WORLD

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Gov. Miguel Luis Migz and his father, raise the fists of Al Captain A Sabaupan after the Sipocot-born fighter knocked out Rachamongkol Sor Pleonchit of Thailand in the 8th round in the main event of Bicol vs the World at the Capitol Convention Center Saturday, March 29. The fight is a series of similar events to be sponsored by the provincial government starting this May.

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15 PILOTS JOIN 2ND DAET . . .
Jeremy Caroll of New Zealand, paramotor paraglider pilot lauded the local government unit of Daet for sponsoring the event adding that the Bagasbas Beach is a very nice area in aerosports and he really enjoyed the place. He also teaches visitors in paramotor paragliding during the duration of the show. Earlier during the press briefing Mayor Tito Sarion said that the event is an opportunity for Daet to be known in aerosports show especially now that there was no hot-air balloon in Pampanga. The event is in partnership with the Philippine Paragliding and Hang-gliding Association (PPHGA), Mike Kites, the local kite boarding school in Daet and Bagasbas Beach Development Council. He said that the Bagasbas Beach festival was added this year in order to cover activities like surfing and kiteboarding. In 2009, 2010 and 2011 kiteboarding international competitions were also sponsored by the local government of Daet, he said. He said that the Bagasbas Beach in Daet was established as the 61st surfing point of the world. It can be promoted as best for beginners because it is not as big as Siargao in Surigao del Norte. Mike Kites offers surfing and kiteboarding clinic for a minimal fee, he said. He said that Mike Gambril of USA, owner of Mike Kites, who was married to a Pilipina is now based in Bagasbas and was very supportive to promote the tourism of Daet. Gambril together with Kite Tour Asia introduced him to the PPHGA and eventually we agreed to initiate the 1st Daet international paraggliding and hang-gliding competition in March last year, he said. We really need to promote aerosports to be known and popular, we have already started and we need the private sector to help us especially businessmen, hotel owners and among others who also wanted to invest in this kind endeavor, he said. The other surfing destinations in the country aside from the Bagasbas Beach in Daet are in the Baler, Aurora; San Juan La Union; Siargao, Surigao del Norte and Bura France in Catanduanes, he said. We also have here in Bagasbas Beach a fiber optic, a submarine cable communication line of the Philippine Long Distance Telecommunications (PLDT) that connects us to other Asian country. The area was chosen for the project because there is no fault line here, he said. Cory Quirino, a television host of Thumbs-up of ANC channel who also grace the opening said that she appreciated the events lined up because there are activities in environment and disaster like the Bicol Ecological Camp on Outdoor Activities and Disaster Risk Reduction Awareness and Climate Change Adaptation campaign as well as the Observance of Earth Hour. Aerosports show back to back with Bagasbas Beach festival featured paragliding, paramotor y by winch towing by cloudstreet, accuracy landing, ultralight/paramotoring fun ying, paraw regatta, aerobics at the beach, pinyasan festival repeat performance (2nd place in Magayon Festival of Festivals), search for Mr. and Ms. Beach Bodies, BE COOL mangrove planting, BE COOL inter-action with Ilac Diaz of My Shelter Foundation and Kampo Bayanihan of Philippine Army. Among other personalities and guests during the events were Hector Villegas of the Emotional Quotient Academy; Bembol Roco, Ping Medina and among others as the stars of the sine panitik project of the Film Academy of the Philippines who also held their shooting coinciding the event; Councilor Arnel Ruanto of Infanta, Quezon and Kaya Natin Movement; Ilac Diaz, Executive Director of My Shelter Foundation,

Growing in teaching
By JAYZIL A. MONTENEGRO, T1 Lohong Elementary School Ragay District
Right after college graduation, I was hired to teach in a prominent private school where students speak English fluently, are dressed with immaculate school uniform, have tutors, are well- versed with the computers and the internet, and to sum it up- they were the children who were bestowed with much blessings that most of the children of their age were not. I enjoyed every minute with those students. Life was easy as a teacher, just forget about the salary which was smaller than that of a teacher in the public school. This was the reason why I decided to apply in the public service. I was thankful to that private school because my expenses and trainings I gained from working there have sufficed the requirements posted by the Department of Education for teacher- applicants to the public schools. I easily got it with the very promising and handsome pay that coincided with my entry, as I was hired when the Teacher 1 salary was raised to more than Php 18,000.00. What I was earning in my public service was far beyond compare with what I had in the private school. However, it was a total culture shock when I reported to my first teaching station. The school is situated on a place overseeing the Pacific Ocean which gave me a poetic view that inspired me in my work. The barangay folks were very accommodating. My school head was motherly. My co- teachers were helpful. Everything and everyone was amazingly good, except my pupils who were a total contrast with the ones I previously had. It was a Grade 1 class who could hardly hold a pencil properly. I thought the dreams I wove for quite a time would just end up rotting with me. To my surprise, it was not. Rather than reminiscing my glorious moments with my private school students, I used the same styles, techniques and strategies I applied with them with my Grade 1 pupils in Lower Omon Elementary School. My pupils were thrilled with our class activities especially the Reading and Storytelling Time. Before my first school year in the public school ended, one hundred percent of my pupils could read well, could do the four fundamental mathematical operations fast, and could write from dictation. My realization and conclusion?.....that all school age children can learn the lessons given them, much more if the teacher would treat them like they are potentially good learners. I applied the same practices I employed with my pupils adding new insights gained from my daily interactions with my pupils, from the new innovations gotten from teacher- trainings and from the golden thoughts shared by my older counterparts. Teaching in the public school is easy and simple especially when the teacher is assigned in an area where cost of living is low. Now that I am transferred to Lohong Elementary School, my husbands home barangay, living a family life with him with our first child, and in a stage waiting for my second child, I could say that there must be no teacher to feel as if she is teaching for nothing at all. Teaching is everything that offers every teacher to prove her worth as one. There is a lot in teaching that could make a teacher happy, fulfilled and contented of being a teacher and of what she does as a teacher. In my own experience, I corrected myself from thinking that I am with my pupils to help them learn and grow, for it was only very recently when an idea of myself growing with my pupils sank in my mind. I am given the opportunity to attend and participate in seminars, trainings and workshops because I am my pupils teacher. I learned and was given the task to do the ICT- related assignments and concerns like LIS, LRN and others because I tried hard to learn the technology in order to adapt with the changing world and to be honest- not to rot in teaching. We are teachers, for sure we are, yet let us not think that because we are teachers, we are the only source of knowledge and wisdom of the school children, for let us accept that mingling with our pupils everyday make us learn and grow as persons and as professionals. Learning is a life- long process is an adage that will keep us remembering that teaching is growing. So, who will ever say and think that a teacher will rot in teaching?

Bullying must stop!

By MARIA C. LOPEZ San Pedro Elementary School Cabusao District Bullying is such a terrible thing, it is alarming to know that as early as elementary levels our children are being bedeviled, teased and exposed to hazard, that negatively affect their behavior, their personal manner, that if neglected will endup to their failure, a cruelty to be specific might cause them distressed and/or at some cases lead them to death. Bullying is an abusive act, such temptations has to be addressed, an immediate action yet effective should be done, not just in school but also in the community where we belong, because it can happen anytime and anywhere to anybody, they might bear this dreadful experience as a life time damage whether it is physical, emotional, etc. From the handbook Ive read, Bullying is defined as when a person commits an act or a series of acts directed towards another person, which result in physical and mental abuse, harassment, intimidation or humiliation. Lets advocate towards the prevention of this behavioral problem because most of the time their misconduct begins into our home. We are responsible for this issue, so lets take a pace, let us start with ourselves as their personal mentor being their first teacher, a parent shall I say, let us put an end to it by everyday showing our love and affection for them to know the essence of humanity. Let us teach them what dos and donts whenever they encounter bullying, so that they cant be morally affected, however, they could also forestall it as well. Just like what Honesto and Analiza did to their Bullies on our favorite teleserye.

DSWD FUNDS . . . YOUNG . . .

officials from the barangay and municipal level. The project was inaugurated early this week by DSWD Bicol Regional Director Arnel B. Garcia and Bato Mayor Jeanette R. Bernaldez and other town officials early this month. Kim Barquilla Blaza, program officer of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC). The events were also in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), League of the Municipalities (LMP), provincial government of Camarines Norte, Daet Press Corps and Bicol with passion to take part in community development advocacy and promotion of environment sustainability. From a course requirement in college, the project is now a significant tool to enhance lives and create a pool of creative individuals. Advocates for Heritage Enrichment and Development (Bicol AHEAD). Among the corporate sponsors were Air Sports Adventure, MacDonalds, HomePLDT, SM Hypermart, BCSI, Ginebra San Miguel, Taichi Moringa Vita, Planters Product, Bicol Harvest Magazine, GSM Blue.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. NAME OF DECEASED DATE OF INTERMENT MARIA A. DEL ROSARIO March 1, 2014 RODOLFO M. PORTERIA March 2, 2014 DOMINGO P. BALANE March 4, 2014 SANTIAGO ALEJANDRO B. SARTE March 4, 2014 ELIZABETH A. SAN ANDRES March 5, 2014 JOSE JUSTO D. RAMBOYONG March 9, 2014 SILVESTRE P. BAZAR March 12, 2014 JOEL D. AGUILAR March 12, 2014 ROMEO B. EUSTE March 14, 2014 ANTONIO R. DELOS SANTOS March 15, 2014 GAVINA P. AQUINO March 17, 2014 EDISON D. TAN March 22, 2014 BIENVENIDO R. NAPAY JR March 19, 2014 ROSARIO MARIA C. CONRADO March 24, 2014 JOSEFINA B. JULIA March 27, 2014

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Mother Tongue, it is Here to Stay
RAQUEL T. CABAES, Teacher II La Anunciacion Elementary School, Iriga City The introduction of the use of Mother Tongue in the lower level of the elementary grade had raised a lot of both positive and negative responses.. That is, of course, a most normal thing. After all, whatever introduction the Department of Education does, it is always met with a lot of speculations. Questions like will it be beneficial or otherwise? And that is exactly what makes education in the country continuously improving. Our education experts and that is supposed to include the Secretary of the Department believe that innovations in the industry is what makes education moving forward to where it wants to go. And that is towards the best of everyone,,,the school children, teachers, parents, administrators, the government and all stakeholders. The introduction of K-12 which provides the use of Mother Tongue in the first two years is meant to make education in the Philippines very competitive with education In other countries. It is our second year college education is equivalent to a high school graduate in more advanced countries. So, that is it. K-12, here we go. The use of the Mother Tongue as part of the curriculum of K-12 has been so designed to put the beginners in school in a grand comfortable situation that they may not experience if a foreign tongue is used. Mother Tongue makes them understand lessons fast and eventually make them relate quick and better. After all, local situations are used and that makes the children very familiar with them. Using the language with facility and familiarity make them communicate with the same facility and speed and used in local situations, the kids do find studying fun. It just looks like going to school is a matter of extending their stay from home. And certainly, that is a very enjoyable learning experience. It could not, however, be dismissed as fast that the use of mother tongue also gives rise to difficulties. Some children as everyone will agree do speak better English than their dialect. We have been raised as a people to appreciate and admire those who speak English like a native speaker and more is our appreciation when small children are the ones speaking. But let it be. The use of the Mother Tongue in the early elementary grades have now proven its worth. And as say, changes are always welcome. And the use of Mother Tongue is, I think a very welcome change in our educational system.

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2nd Peafrancia Short Film Festival registration on

The Caceres Commission on Communications (CCCom) is now accepting registration for the 2nd Peafrancia Short Film Festival which was launched last month, with the theme Choose to be brave, to live and love like Ina. The film, which must not be more than 30 minutes in length, should revolve around the devotion to the Lady of Penafrancia, Patroness of Bicolandia. The competition is open to all professional and nonprofessional filmmakers who will be assured to receive cash prizes amounting to PhP 100,000 for the 1st prize, PhP 75,000 for 2nd, PhP 50,000 for 3rd, and PhP 25,000 for Peoples Choice Award. Participants are also encouraged to integrate the call of the Year of the Laity, i.e. to be active witnesses of Christ, to spread the Good News wherever they go and by choosing to be brave in the Catholic faith, they become missionaries, carrying the light of Christ to others. The registration shall be accompanied by an entry fee amounting to PhP2,500 on or before April 30, this year; while a synopsis of the film should be submitted along with the completed film on July 30.

Giving Teeth to Child Protection

By LENY A. LLAGAS, Teacher III La Anunciacion Elementary School, Iriga City Spare the rod, spoil the childthis very common adage has been considered an almost unwritten law in the past. Punishing the child corporally in school was not unheard of. It was practically a part of the rigors of going to school. The unusual thing about is ,,,some parents tolerate the use of corporal punishment meted in school to their children by their teachers should they misbehave or do not live up to the expectations of their teachers and theirs too. But times have changed. Child protection is now a much discussed topic and well, most welcome. No child should be meted punishment. In school, at home, anywhere. He can be reprimanded, yes, but within the tolerable limit. No minor may not be engaged in work that calls for the kind only older persons can do. Children of school age should be in school and not loitering around and striking bad companies. We are knowledgeable of kids used by syndicates to peddle drugs, ask as lookout in robberies, trained to steal cars and hold up innocent people. In some cases, children are enjoying their participation. Some children have too early become rebels and carrying guns and deadly ammunition is something they do with pride in their heart. Child protection embraces giving the child the best of his world. In school, at play, in his other environments. This is very interesting and certainly a much welcome thing in our society today. Today, the teacher is wary of his responsibilities to his pupils. Now he is aware that his main responsibility is to teach his wards pupils the best of what should be learned in school and expect to be borne by them in the future and grow up to be responsible citizens. Bantay Bata is the Filipino synonym of Child Protection. It has rescued many minors from the pangs of adultery and prostitution from bad elements that have engulfed society. It is a very noble movement that has given teeth to Child Protection which is not just a mere name but a challenge to us, older ones to to put more teeth to the law. The bigger challenge lies in the teacher who is the safeguard of the childrens morale and a childs protector. The teacher is truly the best agent to give teeth to child protection. Sadly but teachers are being threatened by the law. They could hardly discipline the kids in their class. If he shows that they shall be castigated, who can never tell, they might just run together and bring the matter to police authorities. But it is the teachers ardent hope that while child protection is in the hand of the child, the teacher is still the respected teacher because he is the be-all and the end-all of a child dream of a his bright.

ADDRESSING POVERTY . . .
Space Administration warned that our current civilization is doomed because of the stretching of resources due to the strain placed on the ecological carrying c a p a c i t y, a n d t h e economic stratification of society into Elites and Masses, where the former restricts the flow of resources to the tional sufficiency level when he took over in 2010. If not for the typhoons that hit the country the national target could have been achieved. But he expressed optimism that our country will soon attain its goal saying : Hindi na tayo Aangkat ng Bigas. Ang ating Isasaing at kakainin ay dito na galing sa atin. He asserted that : Sapat na Bigas, Kaya ng Pinas kapag magsikap at magtulungan ang lahat (Emily B. Bordado) poor while at the same time accumulating a surplus to themselves high enough to strain natural resources. This twin factors, NASA said, will e v e nt ua lly s pe ll the destruction of our civilization. Surely, this is not only a theoretical prognosis but a true-to-life contemporary situation. Time then for the laity to Occupy their own Church and follow the Holy Fathers exhortation to enrich others by their own poverty.

DA AWARDS TOP RICE . . .

Bicol regions performance in rice production for 2013 was very satisfactory attaining 99.75% of its production target and recording a 5.96% production growth rate over 2012 and achieving 118.19% rice sufficiency level. Palay yield also increased to 3.62 metric tons per hectare from 3.51 metric tons per hectare in 2012 representing a 3.13% growth rate. For these, Bicol ranked 6th among the 16 regions of the country and contributed 6.74 % to the countrys total rice production. Moreover, Camarines Sur province was also ranked 6th among the top 10 provinces in terms of production. Secretary Alcala in his message said that although the governments target of 100% rice self sufficiency in 2103 fell short by 3% having attained only 97%, this accomplishment is already a big increase over the 82% na-

FIRST ESCUDERO MUSEUM . . .

PGPA (1998); Adopted son of Lanao del Norte, conferred as Datu Bantugan III, 1997Outstanding Congressman Award (1988-1995); Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM ) Awadee and Andres Bonifacio Leadership Award (1971); youngest ever to be appointed dean of UP at the age of 26, served as dean for 14 years, (1969); Class Valedictorian, UP College of Veterinary Medicine (1963), among others. He published more than 100 articles on Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Agriculture, Public Administration and Policy Issues. Sonny Escudero did not finish his term that was expected to end by 2013 because he died of colon cancer. Sonny died on August 13, 2012. He was 69 years old. (MAL/JJP-PIA5/Albay)

DENR-CNORTE . . .

day of pricion correccional as maximum. In February 26, 2011, Crescini was apprehended by police authorities while he was transporting 16 sacks of undocumented wood charcoal without legal documents as required by the Code.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE SPEED PAWNSHOP, JR. Bichara Complex, San Antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, pawned from NOVEMBER 01-30, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ROWENA ASPE PAWNSHOP, P. Burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City, pawned from NOVEMBER 01-30, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at R. M. ASPE PAWNSHOP, Cor. Panganiban & Elias Angeles Street, Naga City, pawned from NOVEMBER 01-30, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE EXPLORER PAWNSHOP, Ground Floor, Bichara Complex, Abella St., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from NOVEMBER 01-30, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE CROWNJEWEL PAWNSHOP & JEWELRY STORE, Bichara Mall corner J. Hernandez & Gen. Luna Sts., Naga City, pawned from NOVEMBER 01-30, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE IGUALDAD PAWNSHOP, Cor. Igualdad Ext. & J. Hernandez Ave., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from NOVEMBER 01-30, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, 2014

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Young Entreps tie up with BJMP

By Ana-Liza S. MacaTanGay NAGA CITY --- From discarded cloth scraps, used buttons and other recycled materials, young entrepreneurs of Karaw Artventures, together with the inmates of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) here, came up with stylish shirts, bags, knapsacks, rag dolls and various sorts of souvenir items as source of livelihood. Behind this concept were the graduates and former scholars of Dona Consuelo Chito Madrigal Foundation (CCMF) who are slowly realizing the founders dream of producing new breed of social entrepreneurs. Karaw Artventures founders, Paul Orpiada and Leciel Ramos, both former CCMF scholars and entrepreneurship graduates of Ateneo de Naga University said that the values they learned pushed them to think of a project which would not only give them financial sustainability but an endeavor that would also help the less privileged segment of the society. Having that in mind after steeping out of the four pillars of their alma mater, the duo immediately looked for beneficiaries that would complement their objective of creating wealth while enhancing the lives of the community. We have thought of our brothers and sisters who are neglected, who perhaps feel that they are being condemned by the society and those who feel that their worth as persons are no longer appreciated. We thought of coordinating with the BJMP and introduced the program to the inmates. The result was these rag projects filled with love, Orpiada and Ramos shared. Ramos also added that this endeavor aims to empower the Naga City Jail inmates to create innovative and creative products out of recyclable materials. The project also provides career and training opportunities to the inmates. We believe that social progress can be achieved by empowering its stakeholders to collaborate and improve their outlooks in life by providing them opportunities for self growth, Ramos stated. Retired BJMP-Chief Jail Superintendent Wilmor Plopinio said that the Karaw Artventures presence served as a breather for the inmates while they are battling with loneliness inside their cells. The greatest enemy of the inmates is boredom. Letting the day pass is an everyday struggle, especially for those who seemed to have been abandoned by their family members. The ragpet project served as a light in the tunnel that made them feel that they can still be part of the society, that they can still do something for their community, Plopinio added. Fr. Wilmer Tria, CCMF Chief Executive Officer, supported Plopinios statement, that that is indeed the formula of social entrepreneurship being taught to CCMF scholars. He said that the Karaw Artventures group chose the inmates as their beneficiaries because they believe that their spirits need to be uplifted and for them to feel that they are not useless members of the society. The inmates underwent training and series of workshops to hone their sewing skills and improve their creative nature. They send their earnings to their families to augment their financial needs while they await the decision of their cases. The founders simply describe Karaw Artventures as a social enterprise that shows and gives love by combining art enthusiasm
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LONG WHITE BEACH

This long stretch of shore with fine powdery white sand in Calaguas Island in Vinzons, Camarines Norte promises to become one of the Philippines top tourist destinations when fully developed.

All ready for sportsfest

DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director Gilbert Gonzales (extreme right) welcomes hundreds of field personnel to the 2014 DENR Regional Sportsfest. RED Gonzales puts emphasis on the need to take a break from work and have a week-long fun in the spirit of camaraderie and fair play. (Photo by Jessel Basanta)

DSWD funds pathway in Bato

LEGAZPI CITY Residents of Barangay Agos, in Bato, Camarines Sur, are now enjoying a concrete pathway project implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) under its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa KahirapanComprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services. The pathway concreting project has a total cost of P893,356.80, broken down as follows: P625,349.76 was funded by the Millennium Challenge Corp.; P178,671.36 contribution from the local government unit of Bato; and barangay LGU counterpart of P8,335.68. The Kalahi-CIDSS strongly advocates the involvement of local communities in the design and implementation of development projects to address the issue of poverty in rural areas. It aims to improve local governance by employing the participation of the people in the communities in the development process with the multi-stakeholder partnership of ordinary residents, community volunteers and local
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EXPLORATORY MEETING
APRIL 19, 2014 - 7AM - 5PM Avida San Francisco Village II Club House Km. 9, Brgy. Pacol, Naga City Objective: To be able to come up with plans and programs for our 50th Golden Anniversary.