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REGIONAL EXPONENT FOR PROGRESS
Renewable energy, the
way to go -- Rep. Robredo
AWARD ANEW
Mayor Tito S. Sarion accompanied by his wife, Connie, receives a new recognition at the 10th
Bicol Business Week for Daets emergence as the countrys most competitive town.
Translate awards to
good results - Sarion
NAGA CITY
--- The country in-
evitably needs to
turn to alternative
energy sources
to meet its rising
power demand,
the representative
of the 3rd District
of the province re-
cently said.
Renewable energy is not
just an option, it is the fu-
ture, Rep. Leni G. Robredo
said during the Renewable
Energy Forum held at the
Villa Caceres Hotel here over
the weekend as part of the Bi-
col Business Week activities.
Robredo said the bullish
turn of the countrys econo-
my, driven by a strong manu-
facturing sector, correspond-
ingly mean greater power
demand.
She noted that the govern-
ment had long anticipated
this situation with the Re-
newable Energy Act of 2008
as well as the recent agree-
ment between the Climate
Change Commission and the
Department of Energy which
supports widespread use of
renewable energy sources by
local government units.
The systems are in place
and we just need strategic
and cost-effective implemen-
tation and cooperation, she
stressed.
She cited the countrys
potential in terms of generat-
ing power from environment-
friendly sources like wind
and sun.
We are a tropical country
where tradewinds are abun-
Daet Mayor Tito S. Sari-
on said the recent recogni-
tion given to his municipal-
ity will only be meaningful
if it will be translated into
economic gains.
"We should take advan-
tage of this honor in attract-
ing new investors who will
put up business which will
promote employment," Sa-
rion said during the Bicol
Business Week (BBW) at the
JMR Coliseum, where Daet,
was recognized by the Metro
Naga Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (MNCI) for
emerging as the Most Com-
petitive Town this year. The
MNCCI, the sponsor of the
BBW gave a similar award to
Naga City Mayor John Bon-
gat for the city's recognition
as the third Most Competitive
City in the country.
Sarion the challenge for
them now is how to sustain
these gains to make a dif-
ference in the lives of their
people.
dant, she said.
She noted, how-
ever, that gener-
ating power from
these sources is
capital incentive
and entails large
amount of money
and resources.
This explains
why alterna-
tive power
sources like
solar pan-
els, for
instance,
r e ma i n
c o s t l y
and un-
afford-
able to the ordinary citizen,
she added, pointing out the
need for the private sector to
step in.
The challenge is how
those who have more in life
can change the situation for
the less fortunate, she ob-
served.
The forum, organized by
Alfredo Perdon of the Metro-
Naga Chamber of Commerce
and Industry also featured
talks and presentations from
Philip J. Chien, the chair-
man of the Foreign Chamber
Council of the Philippines,
Doug Jackson of the Tenessee
Renewable Energy and Eco-
nomic Development Council,
and a representative from the
Department of Energy. -fpj
WILLPRINT GRAPHICS CENTRE
(Daet Branch) opens their new printing
and graphics building along Commerce
Road in Central Plaza Complex, Daet,
Camarines Norte.
This new printing hub will help give better
service to its clientele as it will offer new and
modern printing innovations to address the
requirements of its customer.
Indeed, this is another major upgrade in
Willprint's commitment to quality printing
and providing excellent service in the printing
industry and in the community.
Willprint Graphics Centre
Opens in Daet Central Plaza Complex
Willprint Graphics Centre
Opens in Daet Central Plaza Complex
BIKOL REPORTER 2
AUG. 31 - SEPT. 6, 2014 OPINION

known billiard hustlers).

The moral lesson is concentrate
where we are good at. Volleyball is
another sport which has been in the
limelight lately. The V-Games on
TV are now very popular, featuring
beautiful ladies with pretty legs and
killer capabilities Like basketball
this sport gets viewing mileage, but
we dont have any assurance that our
volleyball players can win international
matches, say against China, Japan,
Russia, Cuba and Brazil. For local
games, yes but for global, no way!
CREDIT CARDS: The Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas issued Circular
No. 845 explaining the meaning of
Pre-Approved Credit Cards. All acts
leading to issuance of pre-approved
credit cards by credit card companies
(many of which are banks or quasi-
banks) are prohibited and subject to
penalties. Prior documented application
is required before issuance of credit
cards. Campaigns to secure improved
credit cards sans application are also
punishable.
Issuance of pre-approved credit
It was President Ramon Magsaysay who said that
those who have less in life, should have more in law.
Clearly taking off from this oft-repeated Presidential
quote, 3rd District Representative Leni G. Robredo
posed the challenge to the private sector (who have
more in life) to help in footing the bill for the capital
intensive investments in renewable energy ventures;
and thus eventually helping those who have less and
who cannot afford the costly alternative power sources.
The challenge is how those who have more in
life can change the situation for the less fortunate,
Robredo said during the Renewable Energy Forum
held as one of the activities of the recently concluded
Bicol Business Week in Naga City.
Indeed, the private sector can do so much to help
change the current renewable energy situation.
While the country is located in a geographically
advantageous position in terms of alternative and
renewable energy sources, these potentials are not
fully taken advantage of for our gain and growth.
Admittedly, the reason is cost and here is where the
private sector should come in to augment government
initiatives along this line, for instance, the Renewable
Energy Act of 2008.
Continually relying on traditional fossil fuel, which
scientists say will be depleted, is clearly not the logical
direction to take.
Renewable energy, indeed, as Rep. Robredo
argued is the way to go.
That will not only be sustainable and environment-
friendly, but equitable and just as it will fguratively
distribute power to the majority who in our society,
have long been deprived of at so much cost.
One of the most impressive statement Chief Justice
Sereno said in her second meet-the-media conference
(which is equally impressive in terms of transparency
and frankness) was about lessening the Courts carbon
footprints.
It is indeed unreasonable and not environment-
friendly if a lawyer will have to drive hundreds of
kilometers just to fle a pleading in Faura; when we are
already in a wired world and age.
By trying to reduce the amount of energy and thus,
what the justice system leave in the environment in
terms of carbon emission through the utilization of
the electronic media, CJ Sereno showed a forward-
looking vision, quire rare in a legal mind.
The metaphorical clogging of our justice system,
however, can also be explained by our central
government set-up, that is, all roads lead to Manila.
This situation can, of course, be remedied by
a decentralized Court, i.e. spread both men (and
women), materials and money downward in the
countrys archipelagic geography.
If that is done, we may have a justice system in
the future that will not be heavily bound by place,
processes or procedures, but by a vision of ensuring
justice for all.
cards defned by BSP as unsolicited
credit cards issued by credit card
issuers to consumers who have
not applied for such credit cards is
prohibited. Sending of mails with
credit card enclosed which will be
deemed accepted upon receipt of
such card by a receiver, whether
authorized or not is also a MORB
violation. Likewise prohibited are
sending of credit cards as free
offers to consumers availing of other
services. Bawal na po yan!
POWER, WATER: Speculations
are ripe that by midyear 2015 and up
to the end of the Aquino term - Phl will
have rotating brown-outs, more so in
Luzon. Soothsayers likewise predict
that El Nino will soon come, and we
will suffer water shortage both for our
households, industries and our farms.
These are real threats to our livelihood
and our economy. Our government
leaders should join heads and hands
to search for remedies.
As individuals, Filipinos should
study how to economize their usage
of both power and water. Thrift can
be practiced - and whatever we can
save will go into the mainstream of
our national endeavors. Every kwh
of power and every liter of water we
economize will be worth millions
of power costs and water bills.
Our savings will not just be ours
alone but they will mean added
supply to those who really need
said resources. Bayanihan spirit
needed here!
PROVERBS: Faith germinates in
our hearts, formulates in our minds,
and translates in our lives!
(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).
BASKETBALL: I have just watched
the FIBA game between Croatia and
the PHL Gilas, which we almost won!
Our basketeers have a ready reason
for said loss. The opponents are much
taller than our cagers their shortest
being 64 tall while our players average
height is much below that. One thing
is certain for our present standing
- basketball is not our cup of tea
considering the global competition we
are in. Even in Asia, we are among
those with the shortest line-up.
We tried to cure the defciency by
convincing half-Filipinos to opt for
Phl citizenship, and this is the reason
why we have tisoy Gilas members.
We also availed of the naturalization
approach by legislating citizenship
in favor of chosen (taller) professional
players (Douthit & Blatche). Korea has
questioned that our naturalized players
lack the 3-year actual period of Phl
residency hence they are not qualifed
to play in the Asian Games.
THREE Bs: Instead of concentrating
our efforts and expenses on basketball
where we are always at a standing
disadvantage we propose that
bigger government funds be allocated
to develop further and popularize
bowling (where Paeng Nepomuceno
has become a global legend), boxing
(in which sport Manny Pacquiao and
company are world-class) and billiards
(the domain of Bata. Amang, and other
PHL Sports Priority
candidate. If they do not want anybody,
they should not vote for him or her.
We do not have a dynasty in
the Philippines because power and
authority emanates from the people. It
is not inherited.
An anti-dynasty law will limit the
peoples choices. It is also undemocratic
to those who will not have to be born in
a certain family because he or she is
already barred from running for public
offce.
* * * * *
I have noticed that the Senate
is being used nowadays by some
senators not in aid of legislation but for
trial by publicity and demolition.
Nacionalista senators Allan Caye-
tano and Antonio Trillanes are doing
everything to demolish the Binay family
using the Senate as forum because
Vice President Jejomary Binay will run
for President in 2016. Both Cayetano
and Trllanes have announced that they
will also run for a higher position such
as President and Vice President. They
belong to the Nacionalista Party which
has an alliance with the Presidents
Liberal Party. So they have a
common political enemy. The people
should know how to distinguished
what is politicking and legislating.
They should also try to listen to both
sides.
I saw Kris Aquino say on TV that
the Binay family is very close to them
and practically expressed support for
VP Binay. She said she speaks for
him and her sisters. Why did she say
this at this time? It made me wonder.
But in a later statement, after being
called by her brother, the President,
she added, if he will continue the
reforms of the President.
Two weeks ago, Ex-Senator
Butz Aquino publicly said that they
are supporting VP Jojo Binay. They
mean the other uncles Jose Peping
Cojuangco and Paul Aquino, the
political advisers of former, Pres.
Cory Aquino and father of Sen. Bam
Aquino.
This week the Governor of
Cavite who is a Nacionalista,
Jonrie Remulla, has started to be
the spokesman of VP Binay. What
do these all mean?
* * * * *
The feast of Our Lady of
Peafrancia is fast approaching.
Lets prepare ourselves mentally and
spiritually for his occasion beside
preparing food and entertainments
for our friends and guests who may
come. Lets welcome devotees of
Ina to our place. I believe our place
is peaceful because of her presence
and intercession.
I mourn the passing of Archbishop
Leonardo Z. Legaspi of Caceres. He
was not a Bicolano but was very pro-
Bicol. He was a good leader of our
church and a strong defender of our faith
especially of our regional Patroness,
Our Lady of Peafrancia. He stood frm
and unwavering on matters that will
diminish devotion and support to our
Ina. With too much democracy and
modernism in our midst, he led and did
not allow our faith to be eroded by it.
His wisdom and prudence guided our
church. He was not a political priest.
That is why he was well respected.
I recall that in one of his speeches
to media practitioners, he urged us to
make balanced reporting; write not only
bad news but also good news and
always the truth.
As a member of the coordinating
council of the Ecclesiastical and
Archeological Museum here in Naga
City located at the Holy Rosary Minor
Seminary, I remember he wanted us
Bicolanos and everyone to know about
our historical past and to appreciate our
own culture not only as Bikolanos but
as Filipinos.
Archbishop Legaspi was also
development oriented and pro-poor.
In one of his pastoral visits, he saw a
place needing a road badly. He talked
to Cong. Noli Fuentebella about it and
that road was constructed. Thank you,
Lord, for lending Archbishop Leonardo
Legaspi to us Bikolanos.
* * * * *
I dont think there is a need for an
anti-dynasty law because the people
have a right to elect and reject any
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Naga eyes top post
in literacy awards
DOLE-Bicol gives hope for
CNorte inmates with free tools
MOA SIGNING
Naga City Mayor John Bongat and PLDT Public Affairs Head Ramon Isberto sign an agreement
on the Infoteach Outreach Program which the city government will implement with the PLDT.
They were joined by DepEd Naga Division Acting ASDS Belen Lurcha, and ICT Coordinator
Neil Manaog during the signing at the PLDT Ramon Cojuangco Bldg. in Makati.
BIKOLISTAS ALL
U.P. professors Dr. Raniella Barbaza and Jesus Frederico Hernandez join Bikol Reporters H.
Francisco V. Penones in a language forum at the State University recently.
AWARDS GALORE
Books written by Bikol authors and published by Bikol publishers are among the top contenders
in this years National Book Awards.
Scholar names roots of
countrys language mess
QUEZON CITY - A
Bikolano scholar has point-
ed out two causes of the
national language contro-
versy in the country, lin-
guistic loyalty and fear of
linguicide.
These two explains why
in August, during the Buwan
ng Wika celebration, we go
to war with each other over
the national language issue,
Jesus Frederico C. Hernan-
dez, a University of the Phil-
ippines professor said during
the Dap-ayan ng Bayan at
the State University over the
weekend.
Hernandez, a scion of the
University of Nueva Cac-
eres founder, said speakers
of regional languages tend to
cling to their own and the im-
position of the national lan-
guage policy stirs in them a
fear of the death of their own
languages.
He said, languages tend
to metastasize or spread out,
thus ensuring their survival.
So language erasure can-
not really totally happen, he
pointed out.
Dap-ayan, an Ifugao word
for a place where elders of the
tribe converge and converse,
was applied to the language
conference which centered
on the theme: Mga Wikang
Rehiyonal Tungo sa Pagpa-
paunlad ng Wikang Filipino.
Other speakers in the fo-
rum included Dr. Jovy M.
Peregrino, who argued on
the unity despite the diver-
sity in Philippine languages,
Dr. Elizabeth A. Calinawa-
gan, who spoke on the link
between Filipino and the
regional languages, Rod-
olfo Rodil of Mindanao, Dr.
Rosalina A. Mendigo, who
shared the varieties of the
Pangasinan languages; and
H. Francisco V. Penones Jr.
who read: An Banwa Bilang
Imahinasyon kan Namaman-
waan o Kun Tano ta Lain and
Laing sa Katnga.
NAGA CITY Ex-
pressing confdence that
the local government unit
here will be a force to reck-
on with in the selection of
top winners in the 2014
National Literacy Awards
(NLA), Mayor John G.
Bongat also believes that
the programs presented by
the city as its entry to the
competition will further
boost its noble aim of con-
sistently uplifting the lives
of proud Nagueos.
This, because of the op-
portunity that the com-
petition will bring to fur-
ther strengthen the city
hallsH2ELP your CiTy
Dir. LACAMBRA
CAMARINES NORTE
-- There is life even in Jail.
This is what DOLE and
BJMP Bicol wanted to
show the world when the
two government agencies
forged a P180,000 agree-
ment for livelihood assis-
tance for inmates last July.
Its fruit? Giving 30-souls
a new look of life behind
bars.
The Kita sa Likod ng
Rehas livelihood program,
probably the frst ever in the
history of DOLE, is an ef-
fort spearheaded by DOLE
Camarines Norte Field Of-
fce thru its provincial head
Mary Jane L. Rolda (DOLE
PFO Cam. Norte) in partner-
ship with the Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology
(BJMP) in its Labo and Daet
District Jail respectively.
Its aim was simple, pro-
vide inmates a source of in-
come so that they may feed
their families even behind
bars.
For some, being locked-
up is the end of the world
not just to the person but the
entire family. Everything is
cut-off especially income.
executive agenda, which,
among others, include the
advancement of the literacy
capabilities of the residents
in every barangay.
H2ELP your CiTy
stands for Health and Nu-
trition, Housing and Ur-
ban Poor, Education, Arts,
Culture and Sports Devel-
opment, Livelihood, Em-
ployment and Human Devel-
opment, Peace & Order and
Public Safety, Cleanliness
and Environment Protection,
and Transparency, Account-
ability, Good Governance.
During the presentation
of the city governments en-
(Turn to page 7) (Turn to page 4)
Lets give them opportunity,
to make a life out of a living
even on the inside, DOLE
Bicol regional director Na-
thaniel V. Lacambra said
during the actual livelihood
awarding last July 25 at the
Labo Camarines Norte Dis-
trict Jail.
The programs 30-ben-
efciaries were composed
of inmates with 26 coming
from the Masayang Tahan-
an of Labo District Jail and
4 from Brgy. Nagkakaisa
of Daet, District Jail. Each
received a complete set of
tools for electricians, auto
mechanic, cosmetology, ma-
son and carpentry, sewing
and food preparation. The
tool kit ranges from P5,000
-P6,000 for a total grant of
P179,999.00 funded under
the DOLE Kabuhayan Start-
er Kit (DKSK) Program.
We provide funding,
BJMP provide the train-
ing and social preparations
for the benefciaries, Dir.
Lacambra added.
It is also because of this
program that former District
Jail Warden J/INSP Freddie
T. Caballero was commend-
ed by LGU Labo through a
Sangguniang Bayan Resolu-
tion for exemplary perfor-
mance thru livelihood initia-
tives for jail inmates.
However, there is one
twist. One of the benefciary,
Eden Manay Eden Escal-
ante, 44-yrs. old, of Tulay
na Lupa, Labo Camarines
Norte, is not an inmate but
she received a food prepara-
tion package in lieu of her
husband Renato Kuya Ato
Escalante, 52 yrs. old, who
had been an inmate for about
2-years now while his case is
still under hearing.
Dahil po sa sitwasyon ko
kaya naki usap po kame na
kung pwedeng yung asawa
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BIKOL REPORTER 4
AUG. 31 - SEPT. 6, 2014
ETCETERA
INNER CHESS
BY J. HENRY DANICAN
LEGAZPI CITY --
Mount Mayons mesmer-
izing beauty, the rich green
scenery along the way and
the powdery white beach
of Misibis Bay in Cagraray
Island captured NBA super-
star Shawn Marion of the
Dallas Mavericks during his
frst visit to Albay province.
Marion, a four-time NBA
All-Star player, few in Al-
bay on Wednesday along with
rapper-singer Julius Doc
Evans of BluPrint Entertain-
ment and elder brother of
Tyreke Evans, former NBA
Rookie of the Year.
Tyreke is currently under
contract with the New Or-
leans Pelicans to spearhead a
goodwill mission in the coun-
try, specifcally in typhoon-hit
areas of Albay province and
in Tacloban City.
Doc represented his
younger brother who could
not come here due to an in-
jury.
Marion and company ar-
rived here along with AKO
Bicol Representatives Chris-
topher Co and Rodel Bato-
cabe for a humanitarian mis-
Sana naman pagdating namin ng 70 taon ay di
na kami kailangan na magresign pa [sa CARD]. (We
hope that we dont have to retire from CARD when
we reach 70 years old) shared CARD members.
CARD MBA, Inc., the microinsurance arm of CARD
MRI, ended the long wait of its clients as they fnally
launched recently their new insurance product, which in-
sures members who have reached 70 years old but would
like to continue being a CARD member.
As a result of the further assessment of the in-house
actuary on what the institution can further improve and
offer considering its clients needs, the Golden Life Insur-
ance Program (GLIP) was realized.
GLIP is an optional program for CARD clients to
continue their insurance coverage after the CARD MRI
Mandatory Exit Age of 70 years old.
We are very pleased that fnally we have this kind
of insurance product. After six long months of waiting
and passing through the eye of a needle, its fnally here.
The Insurance Commission granted the implementation
of GLIP. This is another innovative product of CARD,
which is a result of constant listening to clients. Rest as-
sured that we will always be present and willing to hear
from you, our valued clients shared Ms. May Dawat,
CARD MBA, Inc. General Manager during the launch-
ing of GLIP.
Mr. Junjay Perez, the Executive Director of RIMANSI,
a regional resource center covering Asia and the Pacifc
based in the Philippines that helps professionalize man-
agement of mutual beneft associations and develop risk-
management solutions to its members like CARD MBA,
also extended his greetings to CARD MBA for another
pioneering microinsurance product.
CARD MBA is the only mutual beneft association
that provides insurance coverage for age up to 100.
The launching was held last August 7 in two separate
locations in Laguna, which was graced by CARD clients
and its management.
Insuring your
golden years
sion.
He taught and played bas-
ketball with the students from
various schools of Legazpi
at the Ibalong Centrum for
Recreation on Wednesday af-
ternoon, jampacked with fans
-- mostly high school and col-
lege students.
Marion spent about two
hours with the children as he
held basketball clinics for the
students before proceeding to
Misibis Bay Resort and Ca-
sino via a boat for him to see
the coastline of Albay Gulf,
with the imposing Mt. Mayon
at the background.
As he toured Legazpi and
the island of Cagraray, Mari-
on was profuse with admira-
tion for the unmatched love-
liness of Mount Mayon, the
icon of Bicol, as well as the
panoramic view of the Albay
Gulf down to Misibis Bay
Resort and Casino, where
the NBA delegation will be
temporarily housed while in
Albay.
In the resort, they were
treated to sea foods and the
regions delicacies.
The Misibis Bay Resort
and Casino is a private tropi-
cal hideaway built on a pris-
tine stretch of beach along
the southern tip of Cagraray
island in Bacacay, Albay,
which is considered a luxury
island playground in the Phil-
ippines which the famous and
rich frequently visit.
Legazpi City and Misibis
Bay are fantastic places in the
world with mouth-watering
food. I love it here, very beau-
tiful! Marion said in an inter-
view with the PNA.
Rapper-singer Doc Evans
said he will come out with a
composition to promote the
wonders of Cagraray Island,
specifcally the Misibis Bay,
and the beauty of Manila.
I will compose a song cit-
ing Misibis Bay and Manila
as these places are very beau-
tiful, specifcally Mayon vol-
cano -- without equal! Evans
said.
Marion and his company
will be toured by local of-
fcials to different tourist
attractions in Albay before
heading back to Manila, then
to Tacloban City to bring with
them the fully built, pre-fabri-
cated houses for the typhoon
"Yolanda" victims from the
Hoops Care Village in the
United States.
Operation Hoops Care is a
US-based, non-proft organi-
zation which will extend help
to the victims of Yolanda and
share their own experience
with Hurricane Katarina,
which caused destruction in
New Orleans in 2005. -PNA
MAYON VOLCANO
The forum, coordinated
by another Bikol scholar, Dr.
Raniella Barbaza, was orga-
nized by the Department of
Linguistics of U.P. headed by
Professor Aura A. Abiera.
During the forum, students
and faculty of the U.P. issued
a statement rejecting CHED
SCHOLAR NAMES ROOTS . . .
Memorandum Order No. 20
which abolished the current
9 units of G.E. curriculum in
the tertiary.
The statement said the
current number of units need-
ed for General Education is
just the right number to con-
tinuously shape and develop
the national language in the
academic and professional
register to bring in and usher
into new level of knowledge
and scholarship; aside from
they help in teaching in the
national language and in ac-
cordance with the Mother
Tongue-Based Multilingual
Education policy of the De-
partment of Education. -fpj
BIKOL REPORTER 5
AUG. 31 - SEPT. 6, 2014
FOREST FIREFIGHTERS
BFP REGIONAL OFFICE 5
Personnel from Joint Task Force against Forest Fire hike through a clearing in Brgy. Poblacion
Rapu-Rapu Island toward the foothill of a nearby forestland being razed by a wildfre. DENR
Bicol has estimated the affected forestland at 600 hectares, with 9 million pesos worth of
damage on NGP plantation in Brgy. Mananao, Brgy. Morocborocan and Poblacion.
Gov. SALCEDA
By NANCY I. MEDIAVILLO
LEGAZPI CITY -- "The
Filipino language, our na-
tional language, is our key
to unity, understanding and
freedom, according to
Albay Gov. Joey Sarte Sal-
ceda.
In a speech in Filipino
read for him by Vice Gover-
nor Harold Imperial on the
celebration of the National
Language Month held at the
Peoples Hall of the Albay
Capitol on Thursday after-
noon, Salceda said the na-
tional language aims to make
the Filipino understand and
express what is in his mind,
heart, spirit and soul.
He said the tuwid na
daan (right path) of Presi-
dent Benigno Noynoy
Aquino was expressed in the
Filipino language, like his re-
cent State-of-the-Nation Ad-
dress.
The provincial chief ex-
ecutive said the Linggo ng
Wika became Buwan ng
Wikang Pambansa and is
being celebrated every Aug.
1-31 by virtue of Proclama-
tion No. 1041 on July 15,
1987 of former president Fi-
del V. Ramos.
Former president Manuel
L. Quezon is the Ama ng
Wikang Pambansa or the
Father of the National Lan-
guage, he said.
On March 26, 1946, then
president Sergio Osmea is-
sued Proclamation No. 25
Designating the Period from
March 27 to April 2 of Each
Year as National Language
Week.
Proclamation No. 25 des-
ignated March 27 to April 2
every year Linggo ng Wika
in line with Commonwealth
Act No. 570 mandating the
government to implement
necessary measures towards
the development of a national
language.
The National Language
Week is a way to stress the
signifcance, advance and de-
velop the national language.
The proclamation wanted
the entire machinery of the
government and the people to
actively participate in mak-
ing the objectives of the 1935
Constitution and Commnon-
wealth Act No. 570 succeed.
The culmination of the
celebration of National Lan-
guage Week was made to
coincide with the birthday of
Francisco Balagtas Baltazar
and the government asked
all public and private schools
up to colleges and univer-
sities -- to conduct the nec-
essary activities during the
week, aside from implement-
ing effective measures to pro-
mote the national language of
the Filipinos.
The celebration of the Na-
tional Language Week was
moved to March 29-April
4 by Proclamation No. 12
of former president Ramon
Magsaysay on March 26,
1954.
The proclamation was
written in Filipino.
But Magsaysay again
transferred the celebration
to Aug. 13-19 of every year
for the reason that the previ-
ous period of celebration was
outside the schoolyear.
The present period of cel-
ebration is inside the school-
year and, therefore, more will
be able to participate in the
celebration, Salceda said.
Raffy Banzuela, a journal-
ist and professor who was the
guest speaker, said the na-
tional language is the key to
freedom and nationalism of
an Albayano, Bikolnon and
Filipino.
Banzuela stressed that the
ability of Filipinos to speak
well in English shows their
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AUG. 31 - SEPT. 6, 2014
NAME OF DECEASED DATE OF INTERMENT
HAIDE A. CRUZATA August 3, 2014 1.
DIOLITO T. DELOS SANTOS August 9, 2014 2.
GREGORIO A. QUINTANA SR. August 8, 2014 3.
ROSALIA V. CADANO August 14, 2014 4.
LEONEL T. CHAVEZ August 23, 2014 5.
DIONESIO DLV. TAN August 23, 2014 6.
GENEROSO T. TARALA August 25, 2014 7.
AARON JAMES F. TANDOG August 31, 2014 8.
EMILIANA R. ROJAS August 31, 2014 9.
FRANCISCO T. PILI August 30, 2014 10.
For AUGUST
Balatas Road, Brgy. Balatas, Naga City
Message of Thanks
UNEP CCA and UNEP Dance
Club performs at IBP Confab
IRIGA CITY --- As top
lawyers all over the region
convenes in one of the big-
gest Integrated Bar of the
Philippines (IBP) gath-
erings, the University of
Northeastern Philippines
Center for Culture and the
Arts (UNEP CCA) group
headed by Director Ru-
dyard Boboy Pesimo are
also all geared up to show-
case their best performance
to entertain the partakers.
UNEP CCA known for
their best rendition of various
cultural dances and perfor-
mances are expected to break
the momentous seriousness
of the occasion by giving the
visitors great performances
during their 4-day stay at the
Villa Caceres Hotel here in
Naga City, the venue of the
confab.
UNEP President Atty.
Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda,
who also happens to be this
years IBP-Camarines Sur
Chapter President sees the
occasion as an opportunity
for all the practicing lawyers
to equip themselves with up-
dates concerning legal mat-
ters.
Invited to grace the occa-
sion and keynote the event
is no less than the Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court
of the Philippines Hon. Ar-
turo D. Brion. Brion took his
oath as member of the highest
court in the country on March
17, 2008. He specializes in
Labor Laws, Public Law, Oc-
cupational Health and Safety.
He continues to be an active
member of the IBP.
Aside from Justice Brion,
Justice Zenaida N. Elepano
will also join the line of lec-
turers and speakers. Deans
Jose A. Grapilon, Ma. Sole-
dad Deriquito-Mawis, Em-
erson B. Aquende and Ferdi-
nand Rafanan will also serve
join other presenters.
Slated from August 27
to 30, the IBP Bicolandia
Region will spearhead the
Mandatory Continuing Legal
Education (MCLE) Semi-
nar under its theme: IBP
Bicolandia: Responding to
the Ethical Challenges and
Professional Demands of a
Changing World.
Moraleda in an interview
stated that the continuing
MCLE will give legal prac-
titioners an in-depth look on
issues concerning intellectual
property violation, updates
on alternative dispute resolu-
tions in the Philippines, in-
cluding Alternative Dispute
resolution, updates on family
law, specifcally regarding
HOUSING MEET
SHERWIN Q. ASIS
Award-winning Mayor Tito S. Sarion is joined by Engr Cynthia Abao, Regional Coordinator
for Bicol of HUDCC takes a breather during the Shelter Plan Formulation Workshop for LGUs
of Cam Norte, hosted by by the League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Cam. Norte at
Bagasbas Lighthouse.
annulment, adoption and suc-
cession among others.
Partakers will also have a
chance to have an update on
the following issues: The art
of cross-examination (trial
and pre trial skills), Ethical
Challenges and Professional
Demands of a Changing
World, Ethics and Dilemma
of Indecent Proposal and De-
veloping style in Legal writ-
ing and Oral Advocacy.
Those who specialize on
Family Law will also be giv-
en insights on legal problems
concerning annulment, adop-
tion and succession. Related
issue will be the discussion
on the Battered Women syn-
drome: its concept, validity
and application in the Philip-
pine legal setting.
Attending lawyers will
also be briefed on possible
sanctions that may be im-
posed to them on the grounds
of legal ethics.
ko na lang ang mabigyan
po. Kuya Ato said.
When Kuya Ato started
serving time due to illegal
logging, Manay Eden was
left with their 6-kids, fve
boys and a girl. With the
youngest aged 7 and the el-
dest aged 19. With t he bread
winner out, Manay Eden
needed to fnd a way to feed
her family. First, she ran to
family members and friends
to ask for help, basically for
food and money, for them to
at least survive a day.
Tinutulungan naman
po kami, pero siyempre na-
kakahiya po kung palage na
DOLE-BICOL GIVES HOPE . . .
lang Manay Eden said teary
eyed.
She knew that sooner
or later, all the help would
eventually fade and she must
fnd a way to feed her family.
She needed to earn money.
She then took a job as helper
at the scho ol canteen with
P2,500 salary per month.
Her salary would give the
family food but what about
other expenses.
Kesa sakin na andito sa
loob, kung makakapag um-
pisa po si misis ng maliit na
turo-turo dun sa amin ay na-
pakalaking tulong po, Kuya
Ato said.
Armed with a stove, an
LPG, and some cooking
utensils from the DOLE Ka-
buhayan Package and some
training on how to do busi-
ness from the BJMP, Manay
Eden opened a small Turo-
Turo stand in front of their
house offering lutong ba-
hay ulam.
Now, Kuya Ato and
Manay Eden can survive
the family from the proft of
the turo-turo and is not wor-
ried about food anymore.
Kumikita na po ng konti
tapos siguradong may pag-
kain pa. Parang kalian lang, ni
hindi ko alam kung anong ga-
gawin ko para mabuhay ang
pamilya ko. Ngayon po, sala-
mat sa Diyos sa pagbigay ng
DOLE at ng BJMP sa tulong
na ito. Kuya Ato added.
Manay Eden estimates
a P150 P200 per day or
about P4,000 P5,000 net
proft from the turo-turo al-
most doubling her P2,500
salary per month from being
a canteen help. Aside from
the income, the 6-children
can also enjoy an unli-food
anytime of the day.
DOLE Bicol asst. reg. dir.
Atty. Karina Perdia-Trayvil-
la said that this story of Kuya
Ato and Manay Eden is about
hope and about bringing the
services of the government
to those who really need it in
times that all doors seemed
closed.
This is what I love about
working in DOLE, we touch
lives. Nakakataba ng puso
ang mga kwentong ganito
ARD Karen Trayvilla ended.
BIKOL REPORTER 7
AUG. 31 - SEPT. 6, 2014
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between the American In-
surance Group (AIG) and
the SM Advantage, shop-
pers can now enjoy shop-
ping thru rewards points
and getting insured thru
AIG.
The tie-up was recently
formalized in a Memoran-
dum of Agreement signed
by the American Insurance
Group (AIG) President and
CEO Mark Lwin and AIG
SAVP for Accident and
Health Tess Caraan with SM
Advantage President Bald-
win Golangco and SM Ad-
vantage SAVP for Loyalty
Program Cristina Schneck at
the Philam Tower in Makati
City. With this, one can now
get insured at the American
Insurance Group using their
SM Advantage Card, and
SM Prestige Card points.
Shoppers may opt- in
to avail the AIG Insurance
plan. SM Advantage Card-
holders who have accumu-
lated 70 rewards points are
automatically enrolled to
the AIG Personal Accident
Insurance Program for one
year. Twenty rewards points
will be enrolled to avail the
Personal Accident Insurance
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includes Accidental death
and Disability Beneft and
Accidental burial expense
reimbursement.
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try last August 18, this year,
Bongat emphasized that the
city continues to capitalize
on good governance in the
pursuit of happiness for all
by developing the full po-
tential of the Nagueos and
enabling them to participate
in building a livable city.
Ernani B. Suron, head
of Education, Scholarships
and Sports Offce, said Naga
City is vying as fnalist under
NLAs independent-compo-
nent city category after its
entry was selected to com-
pete in the nationwide search
for this year. In 2004, Naga
City was able to land in top
5 in the same search for out-
standing local government
unit.
The Awards commend
local government units that
developed and implemented
policies, programs and proj-
ects conducive to literacy ad-
vancement that effcaciously
made impacts on the life of
the constituents.
NLA recognizes the best
practices of local govern-
ment units in implementing
NAGA EYES TOP POST . . .
literacy programs or proj-
ects that address poverty al-
leviation, create sources of
income for the constituents,
make education facilities
more accessible, resolve so-
cial welfare needs, and pro-
mote people empowerment
advocacies.
The programs which
were subjected to ocular
visit and on-site validation
by teams from Manila-based
national board of judges and
literacy coordinating coun-
cil to determine their lit-
eracy component were: the
Educare (Seed Montessori),
Nutri-Ataman/Nutri-Nanay
(Pabasa sa Nutrisyon),
Sangguniang Panlungsods
Student Participation Pro-
gram, Resource Center for
the Blind, Naga City Chil-
drens Home, Farmers Field
School, Environmental
Training Program, QUEEN
Program, QUEEN livelihood
projects, Naga City Eskwela
Center, Managing Common
Medical Emergencies and
Introduction to Basic Life
Support (First Aid) Training.
-- JASON NEOLA
being world-class.
Abdon Balde Jr., National
Language commissioner,
said the Flipino language
was established during the
National Convention on Aug.
16, 1934.
Balde advised veteran
writers or budding writers
to write in the dialect or lan-
guage they have grown with
for easy expression or devel-
opment of ideas.
He said 70 percent of No-
bel Prize-winning articles are
written in the native dialect
or language.
Senior Board Member
Glenda Ong-Bonggao said
the national language is the
tool to give the public cer-
tain information on economic
development and expresses
the feeling and thinking of a
person.
Board Member Richard
Benjamin (RB) C. Imperial
said the national language
represents the culture, histo-
ry and the personality of the
NATIONAL LANGUAGE KEY . . .
Filipinos.
He said the Filipinos excel
because they are multilin-
gual. -- PNA
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Republic of the Philippines
LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE
Province: Camarines Sur
City/Municipality: Libmanan
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
In compliance with Section No. 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a
notice is hereby served to the public that Nelia S. Manait-
Eje has fled with this Offce, a Petition for Change of
First Name from EMILIA to NELIA in the certifcate
of live birth of Emilia S. Manait who was born on March
30, 1955 at San Pablo, Libmanan, Camarines Sur and
whose parents are Joel Felices Manait and Natividad
Flores Servillon.
Any person adversely affected by said petition may
fle his written opposition with this offce not later than
September 6, 2014.
(Sgd.) EMILIE S. AGNES-DAIRAO
Municipal Civil Registrar
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: August 24 and 31, 2014
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE
WITH SALE
Notice is hereby given that the named parties
are the legitimate children and sole heirs of the late
Spouses FELICITAS SOTTO-PEREZ and DEMETRIO
H. PEREZ, who died on May 17, 2004 and February 2,
2001, respectively, at Naga City, without will or testament
and with no known debts, left a parcel of residential land
situated in Concepcion Grande, Naga City covered by
TCT No. 15334; that pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the
Rules of Court of the Philippines, the parties all of legal
with full legal capacity to contract hereby adjudicate unto
themselves the described property and in consideration of
the amount of Php600,000 (SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND
PESOS) the parties hereto sell, transfer and convey
to MARILOU PEREZ-CAPUCAO the described real
property, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty.
Francisco Velasco; Doc. No. 1208, Page No. 140, Book
No. IV, Series of 2014.
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: August 24, 31 and Sept. 7, 2014