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Bicol health authorities

remind public about

'6S'
this summer
By CONNIE DESTURA and control program, advised
the public to be aware of the
Dr. Nathaniel Rempillo,
provincial health officer of
PLDT HOME OPENS ITS FIRST SALES AND SERVICE CENTER IN NAGA CITY
Photos show Vice Mayor Nelson Legacion and Miss Universe-Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa
leading the ceremonial store opening together with the PLDT Home Business Development
Head, Louella Aquino (4th from left), and other PLDT executives.

Naga City is now Fibr-powered,

LEGAZPI CITY —-
Regional and provincial
health authorities in Bicol
have reminded the public
to be more careful about
their health in the flurry of
activities this summer sea-
son because of the common
diseases that usually arise
at this time.
Noemi Bron, health edu-
cation provincial officer
of Department of Health
six common summer diseases
or conditions, referred to as
the “6S,” that can adversely
affect one’s health.
“These are sore eyes,
sunburn, suka at tae (diar-
rhea), sipon at ubo (colds and
coughs), sakit sa balat (skin
diseases) and sakmal ng aso
(animal bites),” she said.
Bron said hand washing
can limit the spread of harm-
ful bacteria or viruses that
Albay, said it is good to drink
plenty of water.
“This will make one’s
body fresh from too much
heat and will help in avoiding
dehydration,” he said.
Bron said drinking 8-12
glasses of water can help
avoid heat stroke due to too
much exposure to the sun.
Rempillo said families
should bring their own food
while traveling to prevent
opens first PLDT Sales & Service Center
NAGA CITY, Bicol ---
The ‘Heart of Bicol’ is now
one of the region’s first Fi-
br-powered cities.
PLDT Home’s nationwide
rollout of its industry-leading
fiber-to-the-home (FTTH)
lines is bringing the country’s
most powerful broadband to
Bicol, and Naga City is at the
heart of this groundbreaking
development.
net speeds of up to 1 Gbps,
PLDT Home is also open-
ing its first sales and service
center (SSC) in the city. The
strategically located and spa-
cious 165-square meter store
at Centro Square, Penafrancia
Avenue, will allow customers
to transact with greater ease
and speed and experience
first-hand PLDT Home’s
products and services.
innovative services inside
the store such as Infotouch,
a self-care kiosk where they
can view and print their
PLDT bills; a digital me-
nuboard where they can shop
for PLDT products; giant in-
teractive screens where they
can surf and play using a 32”
Telpad; and a cozy lounge
with 50” video wall where
they can watch Cignal TV

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(DOH)-Bicol’s non-commu- cause sore eyes or conjunc- food poisoning as food spoils In addition to provid- Customers will also en- channels.
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nicable disease tivitis. (Turn to page 4) ing families access to inter- joy the unique features and (Turn to page 9)

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 2 BIKOL REPORTER OPINION
Peso Weaker in Asia
(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).
ANEMIC: The Phl peso was
the lone currency in the region
that depreciated against the US
dollar during the first quarter.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
still sees a silver lining in the pe-
so’s weakness. Latest BSP data
showed that the peso depreciated
by 0.88% against the greenback
during the first quarter 2017. In
contrast, other regional currencies
strengthened during the same pe-
riod. SK won appreciated 7.93%,
Japanese yen, up 4.62%, Thai
baht, up 4.02% and Singaporean
dollar, up 3.58%.
The peso drifted to the P50:$1
Kabikolan at War
level, the weakest in over a de-
cade. BSP said over a longer
In the present context where the new generation of
period of assessment, such de-
Bicolanos have but almost forgotten what it was to carry preciation represents some com-
on with day-to-day living under war conditions, Sumaro pensation for previous strong ap-
Bikolnon,. Inc. sponsored a series of lectures that purposely preciation of the local currency
treat on how Bicolanos coped during the war years (1942-
1945) when Japanese forces occupied Bicolandia.
The lectures, which was made more inviting by holding a
simultaneous exhibit on war paraphernalia and mementoes,
President Duterte ordered release of P6B for war
were held at the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary last April 7, 2017.
The event was attended by the families of war veterans, by
veterans, Sen. Legarda’s suggestion and 78% backs
members and officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
and the Philippine National Police and by students of history
Duterte’s war - SWS, De Lima’s Palm Sunday
and social sciences from the universities in Naga City.
Among the invited guests were P/Supt. Melvin Ramon G. Happy Easter to everybody! What
Buenafe, regional director of PNP, and Maj. Gen. Manolito P. are the latest happenings in our
Orense , AFP.
Midway in the lectures, Sumaro Bikolnon conferred
posthumous awards to three outstanding Bicolano guerillas
country? The good news is that
President Duterte ordered the early
who had shown bravery and sustained resistance against
the occupying forces, namely: Maj. Juan Q. Miranda, Infantry
P.A. of the Tancong Vaca Guerilla Unit, Maj. Teofilo B.
released of P6 Billion pension for war
veterans and other military retirees
stressing that they deserve more as
Padua, Infantry P.A., of the Camp Isarog Guerilla Unit, and
Commo. Jaime c. Jiminez, a war veteran of the Tancong Vaca
Guerilla Unit and especially cited as the founder of Mariners’
their love for the country is unmatched.
The Daily Tribune dated April 10,
Polytechnic Colleges, the first in maritime education to be 2017 reported the following excerpts: “I
established in the Bicol Region. The conferment of the award am directing the Department of Budget
titled as Hiyangta Award, is in line with Sumaro Bikolnon’s and Management and the Department
advocacy to acknowledge and give honor to Bicolanos of National Defense to expedite
who have shown exceptional service and leadership in the
community. early release of the Armed Forces
The lecturers who highlighted the occasion were Danilo of the Philippines retirees pension
Madrid Gerona, Ph.D., speaking on “Wartime Naga: a Social credentials for fiscal year 2008 to
History”; Karl Ian Uy Cheng Chua, Ph. D., discussing the 2013, in the amount of P6,421,000.00,
subject, “Children In War: Japan’s Cultural Policies and as the Commander-in-Chief while he
Practices”, and Mr. Leo Paulo I. Imperial, speaking on
“Recovered Memories: Social History of Japanese Occupation paid tribute to the war heroes during
in Kabikolan”. An Open forum followed after each lecture. the 75th Day of Valor commemoration
Sumaro Bikolnon, Inc., was organized in 2008 and regularly at Mt. Samat National Shrine.
hold seminars on history, sponsors Bikol literary events and I believe there are many veterans
music festivals as part of its avowed activities. The project and military retirees here in the Bicol
officer for this particular event was Mr. D. C. Nathan A. Sergio.
The current president of Sumaro Bikolnon is Mr. Ramon O. Region and this is a good news for
Olano, Jr. , a Wikipedian writer and businessman. you. But I only wonder why they were
not given their pension since year
2008?
*****
02082606
Frequent, strong earthquakes are
happening all over the world and here
in the Philippines recently. Scientists,
geologists and experts say they
cannot predict where and when it
will happen and the kind of intensity
that will occur. To me, this shows the
Published every Sunday and circulated in the six provinces power of God which no technology or
and seven cities of the Bicol Region including Metro Manila. science can beat. Calamaties includes
And also mailed throughout the country and other continents.
Editorial and Business Address: K-960 Aries St., Villa Grande tsunamis, super-typhoons, volcanic
Homes, Concepcion Grande, Naga City. Tel. No. (054) 884-93-76 eruptions like Pinatubo, Cabanatuan
earthquake, Yolanda super typhoon
and others. We need to pray to God.
Senator Loren Legarda has
reportedly urged the government to
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versus the US dollar. This means
a stable foothold for the country’s
exports – so Philippine exports
are expected to recover this year,
as BPO (business process out-
sourcing) revenues will remain
robust. BSP expects exports to
grow 2% this year, as OFW remit-
tances will rise by at leeaet 4%.
INFRASTRUCTURE: Public
expenditures on vital infrastruc-
ture jumped 42.8% to P493B last
year, but the government still un-
derspent against its target mainly
due to procurement woes. Lat-
est DBM data showed that infra-
structure expenditures and other
FROM
MY
WINDOW
NENITA FUENTEBELLA-PEÑONES
conduct regular earthquake drills in
preparation for the coming of the Big
One.
She cited the “5 p.m. chime” or
the Municipal Disaster Management
Radio Communication network in
Japan. The daily chime is a way to
ensure that the broadcast system
are working correctly because the
speaker network is use to warn
people of emergency situations
especially disaster warnings. These
are good ideas that should be done
immediately.
*****
I read about Sen. Leila de Lima’s
Palm Sunday in her detention cell in
the April 13, 2017 issue of the “Bicol
Mail”. She had over 50 guests inside
her detention quarters in Camp
Crame. Among those present were
former President Benigno Aquino
III, Sen. Bam Aquino, her family,
supporters and staff.
A mass was said by Fr. Manoling
Francisco, S.J.. After the mass, De
Lima thanked her visitors and friends.
She must have a big cell to be able to
accommodate over fifty visitors.
In the same issue, De Lima’s
letter of sadness and frustration in
APRIL 23-29, 2017
capital outlays increased from
P345.3B in 2015 - but it was
short of the P533.1B budget
due to procurement difficulties
such as failure of bidders to
comply with bid requirements or
difficulty in complying with prod-
uct or service specifications.
Procurement and implemen-
tation of some projects under
the Dept. of National Defense
are still ongoing, such as the
construction of an airbase of the
Philippine Air Force in Cagayan
De Oro City while some projects
under the Revised AFP Mod-
ernization Program awaits pres-
idential approval. Under spend-
ing in infrastructure outlays also
stemmed from the delays in the
request for rail and port projecs
of Philippine National Railways
and Philippine Ports Authority in
connection with their MOA with
the Dept. of Transportation.
REMINDER: We are more at
risk to sin when things are going
well for us; we are most suscep-
tible!
not being able to attend the Good
Friday Procession in her hometown
and not being able to touch the Sto.
Entiero was published.
I wonder if Lelia de Lima
remembers when she was the
Secretary of Justice that she sent
many people to jail and be in the
same situation as she is now
like in the cases of Pres. Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo, Sen. Jinggoy
Estrada, Sen. Bong Revilla, Sen.
Juan Ponce Enrile, Sen. Panfilo
Lacson who became a fugitive,
Janet Napoles, Atty. Gigi Reyes, etc.
De Lima is not a political prisoner
but involved in the drug trade,
according to Justice Secretary
Vitaliano Aguirre. Let’s not jump to
conclusion and wait for the court’s
decision.
*****
The Daily Tribune dated April
19, 2017 reported that President
Duterte’s signature war on drugs
contrive to garner majority public
support as a Social Weather
Station Survey on March 25 – 28
found that 78% satisfied with
the administration’s performance
against 12% dissatisfied.
This shows that the people
want to contrive with his election
promise to eradicate illegal drugs
and corruption in the government.
But the administration exert more
effort to solve extrajudicial killings,
On the issue of graft and
corruption, I can see he is also
doing this. He reportedly dismissed
more than ninety (90) high ranking
officials in the government.
I believe there are others more.
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dapit sa mga maiinit na isyus kan aldaw. Pirming may Na nagdadaguso paiyan kanimo. ka panahon na arog kadi
secretong talinga na nagaantabay. Segun ki Ben Babar,
publisher kan Bikol Reporter, an column minaluwas sa
newstands sa centro serosemana. Kaya kwidaw kìta. An
Sa ibaba, kinakawikaw
*Kurso sa raga ka rugan.
Agko yan pirme
latest na tsismis, osipon, huringhuding, sugot, talayop asin Ka mga kukuw na kuku ka mga alon Lengwahe
tsika mababasa sa column na guínuno halï sa contribucion A pangpang, mantang Ka pangyayari.
o tîps mismo kan mga tambay sa kanto. nagaagrangay FRANK PEÑONES JR. (iriga, July 7, 2011)
*****
An kantöng putikon sa centro kan Naga pigmukna kan

Wh- and How … to Discipline a Child

golden years kan Bicol media sa pangengenot kaidto ni
Juancho Trìviño, Nick Prieto, Tony Carpio, Mon Tolaram,
Luising General, etc. kan dekada 60 sagkod 80. An
bagong grupong putikon compuesto nin mga mediamen,
negosyantes, retirees, professìönals and kìbitzers.
*****
Open pa for new members, sabi ní Emil Saavedra,
chairman of d 'bored'.
*****
WARNING No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk
(but pay!) - Sa entrance kan sarong hotel/resort sa Partido.
*****
Advance Hapi fiesta sa Milaor and Lagonoy sa May 1,
fecha 3 Nabua and Minalabac, 8 Pamplona and Caramoan,
May 17 Tinambac, 19 San Jose, 26 Buhi and 30 Ragay.
May 27 CamSur Foundation Day (holiday sa CamSur,
Naga, Irìga) & birthday ni late Jesse M. Robredo. May
15 pîsta kan gabos na lugar, baryo and sitio na an patron
si San Isidro Labrador & birthday ni Manny Gallardo.
Imbitado an gabos. . . sa init asin harasahas!
*****
Ngonian na taon mapoon na an operasyön kan
dinastiya nin familia na makontrol kan print and broadcast
media (tv, radyo, am-fm). Kontrolado an media, pirmi nang
köntrolado an politika saka kuarta!
*****
Maskì pa magkaigua nin Federalismo, an Bicol pugol
man guìraray kan may medía na may kuarta pa. Garo
mayong pagbabago sa United State of Bicol. CamSur an
biggest and richest.
*****
An pagbabago lang ta tibaad maibuelta an regional
center sa Naga/CamSur komo state capital.
By MARILYN A. CUETO – Teacher II
Capuluan Tulon Elementary School
Guinayangan South District, Division of Quezon
Region IV-A CALABARZON
A behavior that is judged by how well it follows a set school. It is their second home and teachers serve also
of rules or orders is called discipline. This also means a an important role as regards to child’s discipline. Parents
control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be and teachers shold work collaboratively in disciplining a
obeyed and punishing bad behavior. child.
In all organizations, though it is small or large, they When … to discipline a child?
have rules or orders to be followed by its members and Once a child commits mistakes bad behavior, he
jobholders. In home, parents also set their rules/orders should be corrected immediately. Always remind him the
to their children as well as in school, teachers always do’s and don’t’s. Unknown author said, “Practice makes
carried it out since the start of classes. But what is hap- perfect”, while the writer of this article states that “Prac-
pening nowadays? Both parents and teachers have tice makes a ha habit”.
been observed the misbehavior performed by most the Where … to discipline a child?
pupils. Aside from them, the elders were also comment- Disciplining a child should be given anywhere once
ed negatively towards children’s misbehavior, the youths a child commits bad behavior. However, proper place
of the 21st century. should be considered for a child to be unoffended. Nega-
Such today’s situation when compared to traditional tive emotions like hatred needs great temper to avoid
way of disciplining a child, it is not prudent but there was
physical punishment.
a good effect on child’s behavior which can be proven by Why … to discipline a child?
most of the elders. Good character traits such as obe-
Dr. Jose P. Rizal, our national hero said, “Youth are
dience and respect to elders seemed to be deprived.
the hope of our Motherland,” therefore they should be
Progress cannot be measured only through computer
grown up with discipline and core values such as “Maka-
literacy but the most important is the quality of being a
Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa.”
man with fidelity.
How … to discipline a child?
As teacher, he/she plays an important role in mold-
The Child Protection Policy was already implemented.
ing the child’s mind as regards to skills and behavior.
How about policy on child discipline? Most of the times,
Disciplining a child is one of the problems encountered
parents and teachers do not know how to discipline their

PELL-
by parents and teachers. The following are the questions
and insights regarding this matter: children due to the word, “bawal”. In short, any kind of
What … to discipline a child? punishment should be avoided where in fact it should be

MELL First and foremost character is the best. The teacher- given when necessary for those who commit bad behav-
sare really much concern with the performance of their ior. For every wrong doings there must be a correspond-
learners. It is not enough that they are good in academic ing judgement. The teachers really affected by this word
jokee BOTOR-REYES performance, but the most important is their character and resulted them not to enforce their rules and orders
traits molded through proper discipline. as their way of disciplining a child.
Who … to discipline a child? Truly, fear is develop among adults and disrespect
and disobedience among youths.
You can only get your birth Good characters of a child is the result of good dis-
cipline given by the parents at home before he entered What will happen next?
certificate with Addendum
in 4 months. President School DRRM Activities: A Success
Duterte does not like it
By LANIE G. PORTO – Teacher II
District Disaster Risk Reduction Management Coordinator
Guinayangan Elementary School
My grandson applied for a passport at DFA but was rejected Guinayangan South District
because his birth certificate entered Ospital ng Maynila as his Division of Quezon
place of birth but where it is located was left vacant. Of course, Region IV-A CALABARZON
it is in Manila. So he was advised to go to the office of the local
civil registrar in Manila and seek for an addendum. You think it Various activities being conducted quarterly in school disasters that might occur anytime.
is easy. You are wrong. You have to have the following docu- are part and parcel of National Disaster Risk Reduction Youth are trained by experts from DepEd and LGU of
ments furnished. (1) latest birth certificate to be corrected (local Management being channeled to School Risk Reduction various significant activities such as:
copy and PSA copy); (2) a certification from Ospital ng Maynila Management Coordinator. Pupils in Grade IV to VI are (1) Earthquake Drill (quarterly),
that it is located in Manila; (3) baptismal certificate which has a the one who help SDRRM coordinator and in coordina-
place of birth; (unfortunately, his baptismal certificate issued by (2) fire prevention,
tion with the officers of Youth in Environment in school
Our Lady of Loreto parish does not have a place of birth. This (3) safety and precautionary measures during / after
organization with their advisers in the success of those
is something to worked on too) (4) school records; (5) voters earthquake and typhoons.
different activities.
registration record from the Comelec. Quarterly reports are religiously done by SDRRM co-
These documents can be worked on but what is hurt- The success lies in the hands of the SDRRM coordi-
nator due to religious implementation of memorandum ordinator from SHS down to elementary level.
ing is registration at the Manila civil registrar’s is pegged at
and orders. MDRRM leader properly coordinated their activities
P1000.00; certified xerox copy is – P320.00 and transmittal
fee – P280. And the most hurting is you get the document after The SDRRM coordinator who has the advocacy to with the SDRRM coordinator, as partners to save lives
four (4) months. Repeat 4 months. Let President Duterte know save and prepare youth and the community to whatever in the community
this and he will be fuming mad.
Employees who do record must be very careful in accom-
plishing documents. The neglect of one J.N. Aguiles, R. O. 11
BICOL HEALTH AUTHORITIES REMIND PUBLIC ABOUT . . .
of the Office of the Civil Registrar of Manila who failed to write easily because of the heat. pools. downpour from time to time. Training Center where rabies
the address of Ospital ng Maynila as Manila did us a lot of “Always have oral rehy- “Remember to take a bath “Senior citizens are ad- vaccination is immediately
trouble, anguish, time lost and money. dration salt solution ready in before and after plunging into vised to get vaccinated available.
She should have known how to accomplish the document.
case one suffers diarrhea,” the pool and to refrain from against influenza before the Rempillo gave additional
Getting a passport needs a lot of time. Go online for ap-
said Bron. urinating in the pool,” said flu season begins in June,” tips to prevent diseases such
pointment and you get one after a month or so. Getting the
passport means fifteen (15) working days if you pay the regular She issued a reminder to Bron. added Bron. as avoiding use of dark-col-
rate but if you are loaded you can have it expedited and get the the public about the skin dis- She said colds and cough As to animal bites, particu- ored dress for it absorbs heat.
passport faster. eases that abound when one spread during the summer larly dog bites, she said there He told the elderly espe-
My friend Kay says…. wala na palang pinagbago sa Pilipi- swims in dirty water or un- season because of erratic is an animal bite center in the cially to “take maintenance
nas since she left the country 25 years ago. True. maintained public swimming weather that brings sudden Bicol Regional Teaching and medicine.”
 APRIL 23-29, 2017
48 city youth officials named
By JASON B. NEOLA
NAGA CITY --- The City
Youth Officials Executive
Committee has named 48 in-
school youth who will com-
pose this year’s batch of city
youth officials (CYOs).
The students will be as-
signed to handle different posi-
tions in the city government to
perform their mandated tasks
as city youth officials along
with their counterpart elected
officials, department heads and
chiefs of offices.
The installation of city youth
officials in various posts which
allows them to participate in
running the affairs of the city
government as youth mayor,
youth vice mayor, youth coun-
cilors, youth department heads
and youth chiefs of offices of
the city is provided under the
ordinance that institutionalizes
the Naga City Youth Officials
Program.
City Ordinance 2009-017
also declares the period from
April 15 to May 31 each year
as City Youth Month, an event
when youth officials are given
the “opportunity to handle the
operations of the city govern-
ment aside from engaging in
policy determining and mon-
etary disbursements.”
The students-turned-public
servants, after passing the quali-
fying written and oral examina-
tions, are given the opportunity
to serve the constituency for one
and a half months. This year,
none from the out-of-school
youth applied to be a CYO, un-
like in 2016 when there were
four who passed the exams.
In his message, Mayor John
MSMEs gaining grounds,
contributing to PH growth
By MAR ARGUELLES and CONNIE B. DESTURA
Dir. BLANCO
LEGAZPI CITY -- Mi-
cro, Small, Medium Enter-
prises (MSME) are gaining
grounds as an economic
booster by creating millions
of jobs and producing Gross
Value Added (GAV) revenue
in the country, a ranking of-
ficial of the Department of
Trade (DTI) said Thursday.
DTI Assistant Secretary
Blesila A. Lantayona, in an in-
terview, said the MSME sector
had been significantly contrib-
uting to the country’s inclusive
growth rate by accounting for
62.8 percent in job generation
in the Gross Domestic Product
or GDP while sharing 35.7 per-
cent in GVA revenue.
She explained that GVA
is an economic indicator that
measures the contribution to
an economy of an industry,
BIKOL REPORTER 5
INDUCTION OF CITY YOUTH OFFICIALS 2017 JRM-PIA5/CAMARINES SUR
Induction of the new set of City Youth Officials (CYO) for 2017 held April 17, 2017 at the City Hall Grounds, Naga City. A rare opportunity for the 48 youths who
will serve the city, and to serve side-by-side with the City Officials, and for them to be able to experience first hand how the city officials run the affairs of the
local government. This year's CYOs is led by City Youth Mayor Angelica P. Agonoy, and City Youth Vice Mayor August Cezar Abad.
G. Bongat said that the doors of the youth officials have started Youth Vice Mayor August Ce- Alinday, Brgy. Del Rosario. (Brgy. Calauag);
the city government are always planning for the holding of dif- zar S. Abad, Brgy. San Felipe; The City Youth Officials Fernandez, Jonah Ann
open, especially to the youth ferent activities that will high- 1st Youth Councilor Ma. Riza who will be working with their Marion C. (Brgy. San Fe-
sector’s participation in various light the celebration of the Naga Anika A. Marco, Brgy. San counterpart department and lipe); Floranza, Shaina N.
undertakings that the city gov- City Youth Month. Felipe; 2nd Youth Councilor section heads: (Brgy. Dinaga); Francisco,
ernment has been pursuing. He City Youth Human Resource Weena Marie A. Palomiano, Abogado, Collin Mae C. Susie S. (Brgy. Pacol); Frias,
even called on city hall employ- Department Head Mary Rose Brgy. Concepcion Pequeña; (Brgy. Concepcion Pequeña); Joriel Brinton B. (Brgy. San
ees to allow the CYOs to feel Asis said that that by Saturday 3rd Youth Councilor Audrey Aguilar, Zorilla Rizh A. (Brgy. Felipe); Garcia, Nelgem Mae
the same warmth and friendli- they will come up with a list of Jescel A. Escoto, Brgy. Del Sta. Cruz); Añonuevo, Angelica M. (Brgy. Mabolo); Gianan,
ness they have shown to previ- activities for this year’s celebra- Rosario; A. (Brgy. Peñafrancia); Asis, Ma. Claudette H. (Brgy. Con.
ous batches of youth officials. tion of youth month. 4th Youth Councilor Chris- Mary Rose M. (Brgy. Bagum- Peq.); Llamasarez, Andro T.
“Let them experience the The Naga City Youth Month topher Ken L. Mendoza, Brgy. bayan Sur); Badong, Mary (Brgy. Pacol); Maravilla, Al-
cordiality of your workplaces Program was awarded in 2007 San Isidro; 5th Youth Councilor France T. (Brgy. Sta. Cruz); bretch DR. (Brgy. San Felipe);
where they (CYOs) would per- as one of the country’s 10 out- Johnelle Jade T. Paredes, Brgy. Basbas, Fatima Fe A. (Brgy. Penino, Sy Jurn J. (Brgy. San
form their functions alongside standing local governance Liboton; 6th Youth Councilor Bagumbayan Norte); Felipe); Perez, Pauline Mae
their counterpart officials in the programs. It is a competitive Danica Bea T. Falcon, Brgy. Bertes, Ericka Mae B. (Brgy. H. (Brgy. Liboton);
legislative and executive offices local internship initiative that Tabuco; 7th Youth Councilor Liboton); Centenera, Julian Ponce, Zyra D. (Brgy. Sa-
of the city government,” Bon- exposes the city’s future lead- Khyrwin O. Hidalgo, Brgy. Del Carlo VI M. (Brgy. Concepcion bang); Razonable, Leny V.
gat said. ers to the challenges of urban Rosario. Grande); Clavite, Axcel Chris- (Brgy. Triangulo); Rebancos,
With regards to the cel- governance. For a month each 8th Youth Councilor Jessa tian V. (Brgy. Panicuason); Maryvil O. (Brgy. Del Rosa-
ebration next month of the year, the project enables select- S. Nieves, Brgy. Triangulo; 9th Colico, Micol Joy O. (Brgy. rio); Refugio, James Nathan-
City Youth Month, a member ed youth leaders to experience Youth Councilor Ian Kenneth Con. Peq.); De Castro, Jeselle iel (Brgy. San Felipe); Rel-
of the staff of City Councilor how to handle local govern- T. Badong, Brgy. Concepcion Marie I. (Brgy. Calauag); De loso, Kathryn Angelic Grace
and CYO Executive Director ment operations. Pequeña; 10th Youth Councilor Leon, Ronald A. (Brgy. Caro- T. (Brgy. Cararayan); Rodolfo,
Ray-An Cydrick Rentoy said This year’s batch of CYOs Kathleen Alexis C. Llorente, lina); Dollentas, Jean SJ. (Brgy. Nicko C. (Brgy. Peñafrancia);
who will work with their coun- Brgy. Sta. Cruz; 11th Youth Balatas), Dometita, Charmaine Rodriquez, Mary Philline C.
terpart elected city officials are:
Youth Mayor Angelica P.
Councilor Therese Elaine DC.
Lomeda, Brgy. Sta. Cruz; 12th
April C. (Brgy. Balatas); Espe-
dido, Frances Eloise E. (Brgy.
(Brgy. Con. Peq), and Rubi,
John Oliver B. (Concepcion
Agonoy of Brgy. Mabolo; Youth Councilor Lea Marie V. Pacol), Estayo, Rachel O. Pequena).
sector or region, saying “the
economic landscape shows
that MSMEs are significantly
contributing to the country’s
economic growth.”
Lantayola, DTI’s regional
operation group chief, at the
Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME)
program launched on Thursday
said there are 946,000 MSMEs
across the country.
She said the figure accounts
for 99.8 percent of the total
business enterprises operating
in the country.
Engineer Jocelyn Blanco,
DTI regional director, said that
in Bicol, over 50,000 individu-
als, partnerships and corpo-
rations belong to the MSME
sector.
Blanco, when asked to
name successful MSMEs op-
erating in the region, cited the
Palanog Cement Plant, pulp
and paper producer ALIN-
DECO, mining companies,
commercial malls, business
processing outsourcing firms
or BPOs and big hotels.
“The MSME industry’s
success could be showcased
in presenting the best practices
done by the country during the
Association of Southeast Asian
or ASEAN summit to be held
soon in the Philippines,” Lan-
tayano said.
Nearly 200 participants
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 6 BIKOL REPORTER
ASEAN 2017 Information Kiosk
opens at Legazpi City Airport
LEGAZPI CITY – As
an initiative in promoting
and educating the people
of the Philippines’ impor-
tant role in the Association
of South East Asian Na-
tion (ASEAN), the Philip-
pine Information Agency
(PIA) Albay provincial of-
fice will launch and open the
ASEAN 2017 Information
Kiosk at Legazpi City’s air-
port this week.
The establishment of the
ASEAN 2017 Information
Kiosk manifests the com-
mitment of the Presidential
Communications Operations
Office (PCOO), as the lead
of the Committee on Media
Affairs and Communications
(CMASC), to spread aware-
ness and educate the people
about the Philippine chair-
manship and hosting of this
year's ASEAN that also co-
incides with its 50th anniver-
sary..
The ASEAN 2017 car-
ries the theme “Partnering
for Change, Engaging the
World.”
According to PIA Al-
bay provincial chief Marlon
Loterte, the Information Kiosk
Tourism chief wants Rodeo Masbateño
showcased in ASEAN summit
By NORMAN B. TAMAR and RHAYDZ B. BARCIA
Sec. TEO
MASBATE CITY —-
While the unveiling of a
new bust or statue of a
cowboy on horseback in
front of the capitol build-
ing here in this city gave
a new flavor to this year’s
staging of the 34th Ro-
deo Masbateño Festival,
it was the long parade of
RODEO MASBATEÑO FESTIVAL 2017
in Legazpi City is designed
to rally public support for the
country’s hosting of the 2017
ASEAN Summit and is one of
many throughout the country
as part of the collective effort
in stressing the importance
of the Philippines’ role in the
ASEAN community.
The ASEAN 2017 Infor-
mation Kiosk, Loterte added,
will be providing service
at the airport until Novem-
ber or December this year to
provide information materi-
als about ASEAN, not only
to the locals but to visitors
and tourists alike, showcas-
ing audio-visual presentations
about the ASEAN, and even
periodicals to rouse the inter-
est of the people, adding up
the IEC materials featuring
tourism, social-economic, de-
mographic and other profiles,
agriculture, arts and cultures,
among others of the covered
province, cities and munici-
palities in Albay province.
“Our objective is to let ev-
ery Filipino and every citizen
of the ASEAN know what
their stake is in the commu-
nity,” said PCOO Secretary
Martin Andanar last January 4
Dir. RAVANILLA
hundreds of cowboys on
horseback, some of them
on foot, which stole the at-
tention of the spectators.
Particularly awed was
guest of honor Tourism Sec-
retary Wanda Teo who said
the Department of Tourism
will work so the Philippines
can showcase the unique Ro-
APRIL 23-29, 2017
LEGAZPI CITY AIRPORT
when he announced the Phil- ways, benefit from the said “It is our (PCOO and PIA) to everyone, from all walks
ippines’ hosting and chair- regional association. to communicate to the public of life-- from government
manship. Thus, the Philippine gov- by persuasive and creative workers, media, NGOs, civil
Secretary Andanar ex- ernment was given the direc- execution trough various me- society, the academe, business
plained that though 81% of tive to rigorously strengthen diums or channels. We would sector, the youth and even the
ASEAN citizens have actu- the public awareness on the be people-oriented and peo- grassroots communities.
ally heard of ASEAN, and ASEAN. “And so, we have ple-centric for Filipinos and The launching of the ASE-
24% among them have the even organized road shows fellow ASEAN citizens,” said AN 2017 Information Kiosk
basic understanding of what throughout the country. We Secretary Andanar. . will be graced by PIA Deputy
it is and its purpose. Because seek to reach every baran- For its part, the PIA in- Director General Angelo Vil-
of this, the secretary said that gays, and target citizens from tends to inform, educate and lar, along with Albay Gov. Al
this is indeed troubling as all walks of life,” Andanar communicate to every Fili- Francis Bichara, Office of 2D
all ASEAN citizen, in many said. pino how the ASEAN has Albay Rep. Joey Salceda and
benefited them and how the Mayor Noel Rosal, who ex-
populace can help strengthen
initiatives of ASEAN among
pressly manifest their support
towards this initiative of PIA
its member-states.
The campaign will speak
in the area.
-MAL/JBE-PIA5/Albay
deo Festival in the upcom-
ing Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN)
summit in December.
Expressing admiration
for the action-packed festi-
val showcasing the life of lo-
cal cowhands, Teo said such
an event, which is seen only
in the US, is the only one of
its kind in Asia.
“Rodeo Masbateño is the
most unique festival in the
country as locals portray a
way of life in which men and
women dressed up in cow-
boy outfits compete western
style in bull riding and steed
wrestling,” she said.
Teo added the tourism de-
partment will do its best so
the rodeo festival could be
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THE SEARCH IS ON
For the outstanding Nagueño and Nagueña! Nominate your family member, friend, acquaintance,
organization or company who have excelled and shown exemplary performance worthy of the
city’s commendation and recognition.
 APRIL 23-29, 2017
CARD Bank continuously grows its network
Driven by its mission
to create a vehicle for as-
sets ownership for the poor,
CARD Bank continuously
expands its network in Pan-
ay Island as it opens its 82nd
branch last April 3, 2017,
at New Site, San Miguel,
Jordan, Guimaras (Jordan
Branch).
Ms. Lorenza dT. Ba-
ñez, Executive Vice Presi-
dent, CARD Bank, Inc., and
Lourdes B. Dijan, Senior Vice
President for Finance, CARD
Bank, Inc., management com-
mittee members, and staff at-
tended the grand opening.
CARD Bank established
their presence in Panay Island
to empower socio-economical-
ly challenged women and their
families. The institution offers
both financial services and
ENTERPRISING MEN
Ramon Barcoma, a fellow newsboy of Ruben Babar, publisher
of this paper during their teenage days, meet each other after
50 years at a beach resort in Caranan, Pasacao in which the
former sells his trade (assorted households) to beach goers.
non-financial services. “We are
expecting current microfinance
members to encourage more
individuals to join. CARD
Bank is ready to serve them,”
Ms. Dijan said.
“CARD MRI, which is
composed of 14 mutually
reinforcing institutions has
four institutions that pro-
vide financial access for the
poor. CARD Bank is one
of them, which is the first
microfinance-oriented rural
bank that has evolved from a
non-government organization
(NGO),” she added.
As CARD Bank celebrates
its 20th year in September,
Ms. Dijan, said that CARD
Bank continues to expand in
unbanked towns and islands
in the country. “Before the
year ends, CARD Bank will
BUSINESS SECTION BIKOL REPORTER 7
IN PANAY ISLAND
open other branches in Mid- Malita in Davao to reinforce To date, CARD Bank, Inc., in 82 branches nationwide
sayap in Cotabato and in its presence in Mindanao.” has over two million clients served by over 3,601 staff.
MNWDEU hosts National Council Conference
The Metropolitan Naga About 100 union members Mayor John G. Bongat de- the host union, was on top of
Water District Employees of water districts from all over livered the welcome message the preparations and event ac-
Union (MNWDEU) hosted the Philippines attended the on the program proper on day 2. tivities, mostly at the function
the 31st Semi-Annual Na- conference. This year’s theme In behalf of the MNWD, Chair- hall of the water district’s of-
tional Conference of the Alli- is “Advancing Workers’ Rights man Jorge T. Palma and Acting fice.
ance of Government Workers to Ensure Delivery of Quality General Manager Virginia I. Recent issues and concerns
in the Water Sector (AGW- Essential Public Services.” Nero each gave their inspira- of individual unions with pro-
WAS) here in the 3rd Floor of Vice President of the Philip- tional messages. posed resolutions, educational
the MNWD Bldg., Naga City pines, Leni G. Robredo graced Ronald P. Sarmiento, forum on advocacy campaign
from April 19 to 21, 2017. the occasion on the first day. president of the MNWDEU, on watershed protection pro-
gram, launching of human
MSMES GAINING GROUNDS, CONTRIBUTING . . . rights to water and sanitation
of diverse persuasions in the for Southern Luzon regions, a
“After that we learned what “In a scale of 1-10, wherein
MSME sector joined the one- plenary, commitment settings,
to be improved,” she added. 10 is the highest, MSMEs in
day KMME launching on Lantayola said to date, the and action plans were the main
the Philippines are 6-7 ready,”
Thursday here. number of KMME programs said Lantayola. activities of the water districts
KMME is a 10-module conducted by DTI and PCE She said, however, that employees unions conference.
program organized by the DTI has reached 89 with mentees if given the “chance and the Any conference wouldn’t
with support from the Philip- expected to add up to 1700. know-how,” the Philippines be complete without a time to
pine Center for Entrepreneur- She said local MSMEs in can get a rating of 10. forge bonds. A solidarity night
ship (PCE) that aims to pro- the Philippines are ready to A separate launching of on the second day, April 20, was
mote the inclusive business compete or give services to KMME will be conducted in held at the Champagne Garden,
model in the country in which other ASEAN countries. Camarines Sur on May 10. Mayon Ave.,Naga City.
successful entrepreneurs
would be guided and mentored
by fellow entrepreneurs
DTI and PCE presented two
modules today: Entrepreneur-
ial Mind-setting and Values
Formation and Marketing.
The program will also assist
MSMEs to scale up their busi-
nesses by providing them free
lectures and mentoring and
coaching sessions on different
functional areas of entrepre-
neurship.
Lantayola said KMME was
piloted in Laguna and Man-
daluyong before the modules
were tested and the system
rolled-out.
She said from two areas,
the number of areas conduct-
ing KMME grew to 11 areas
in 10 regions in a span of three
months.
DOT ACCREDITED TRAVEL AGENCIES
The Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of the City of Naga would like to remind locals and
visitors to exercise caution in transacting with travel and tour agencies. Please refer to the
following listing of duly-registered and DOT-accredited travel agencies and tour operators
based in Naga City.
 8 BIKOL REPORTER APRIL 23-29, 2017

TOURISM CHIEF WANTS RODEO . . .

presented to ASEAN lead-
ers.
The Philippines is host-
ing the 50th anniversary of
ASEAN this year wherein
all heads of states, foreign
ministers, senior officials
and other high-level officials
from the 10 member-states
of ASEAN will be visiting
the country.
She said the festival, that
showcases Masbate as the
top cattle producer in the
Philippines, will also pro-
mote the country’s livestock
and be a top tourist draw in
the ASEAN conference.
Teo added she will also
work so that airline compa-
Ten students from Grade 11 represented CMDI in the 1st ABM Cup 2017. Standing from left: John Drin Malabanan, Veronica nies will add more afford-
Guevarra, Ma. Kathleen Victoria, Marinela Hernandez, Rica Jane Espinosa, Rein Romari Malabana, Mike Diane Chelle Vio, able flights to Masbate due
Trisha Joy Ancajas, Erica Reyes, and Edrian Banania. (Photo by Leniefer Pielago)
to the increasing number of
later turned into a contest of
skills on livestock handling
such as lassoing, wrestling
and cattle-riding among cow
hands or farm workers.
Ravanilla said in 2010,
the number of tourists going
to Masbate increased tre-
mendously due to the rodeo
festival.
She said the “notable
tourist arrivals” great-
ly helped fuel economic
growth in the province.
Masbate Governor Anto-
nio Kho said the festival also
provided vast opportunities
for the continuous growth
of the province’s cattle in-
dustry.
“As a matter of fact a roll-
on-roll-off (Roro) port has
opened in the municipality

CMDI hailed as Business Mathematics tourists drawn to the prov-

ince.
Maria O. Ravanilla, Bicol
of Mandaon that will con-
nect it to Roxas City leading
to Caticlan in Boracay and

Champion in the 1st ABM Cup 2017 Tourism director, said the
Rodeo Masbateño festival is
vice versa,” he said.
Masbate Mayor Ro-
the only rodeo event in the wena Tuazon said for 24
The CARD-MRI De- The annual regional inter- lowing ABM subjects/ cat- for our students to interact entire Asia. years now, the festival has
velopment Institute, Inc. school quiz bee competi- egories: 1.) Organization and with other schools and to in- The festival has its roots been giving a distinct iden-
(CMDI) won the Business tion is an academic event Management; 2.) Business troduce CMDI as a school,”
from the day to day ranch tity to the province which
Mathematics Category in a of the JPIA that is open to Math; and 3.) Fundamentals according to Ms. Glenda
practice in Masbate that was (Turn to page 9)
competition themed “Like all colleges and universities of Accounting, Business and Lagarile, Deputy Director of
a Boss: Accountant’s Guide in Region 4 that offers Ac- Management. the Degree Educational Part-
to Success” organized by countancy, Business, and Rein Romari, Malabana, nership (DEP). EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE
the National Federation of Management (ABM) track to Mike Diane Chelle Vio, Rica Engr. Micky Kalaw, Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the only
Junior Philippine Institute Grade 11 students. This year, Jane Espinosa, Marinela Mathematics Instructor, and surviving heirs of the late LUIS BALMONTE and TERESITA
of Accountants (JPIA) Re- 270 delegates (86-88 students Hernandez, and Trisha Joy Accounting Instructors, Ms. BAYRANTE BALMONTE, both died in Naga City on Decem-
gion IV at St. Anne College, per category) 23 schools at- Ancajas topped the Busi- Leniefer Pielago and Ms. Ara ber 10, 2012 and July 14, 2016 respectively; without any Will
Inc., Lucena City. tended participated in the fol- ness Mathematics category Joyce Villegas, served as the and no known debts; left a parcel of land situated in Brgy.
with 328 accumulated points. coaches for the event. Triangulo, Naga City covered by Transfer Certificate Number
Manuel S. Enverga Univer- The CARD-MRI De- v1493; that pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Revised Rules
Republic of the Philippines
velopment Institute, Inc. of Court of the Philippines, and with full capacity to contract,
LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE sity Foundation- Lucena and
the Heirs hereby adjudicate among themselves the land de-
Province: Camarines Sur STI College Lucena were at (CMDI) began as a training
scribed, pro indiviso; that for and in consideration of the sum
City of Naga second and third place, re- unit in response to the capaci- of TWO MILLION (P2,000,000.00) pesos, full receipt in cash
spectively. During the elimi- ty building needs of the insti- of which is duly acknowledged to have been received from
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION nation round, Rein Romari tution. After several years in EDWIN R. ENRILE referrred to as the Buyer, with postal
In compliance with the publication requirement and pursu-
Malabana, Marinela Hernan- its former location, the center address at Liboton, Naga City, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER
ant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guide-
lines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. dez, and Mike Diane Chelle was inaugurated in its present and CONVEY in a manner of absolute and irrevocable, the
Vio placed 2nd, 4th, and 5th location at Brgy. Tranca, Bay, land described; as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty.
1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby
in the same category, re- Laguna. CMDI was formally Nydia A. Hebrio,, Doc. No. 230, Page No. 8, Book No. 17,
served to the public that PRINCE KRISCEL OBEÑA PAS-
established as a self-sustain- Series of 2017.
TRANA has filed with this Office, a Petition for correction of spectively. In addition, Rein
BIKOL REPORTER
entry in Sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate Romari Malabana won 2nd ing human resources devel-
Published: April 16, 23 and 30, 2017
of live birth of PRINCE KRISCEL OBEÑA PASTRANA at place in the Business Math- opment institute.
Naga City, Camarines Sur and whose parents are CELSO ematics Category in the over-
SOLA PASTRANA and ALICE QUITO OBEÑA. all ranking.
Any person adversely affected by said petition may
Meanwhile, Ma. Kath-
file his written opposition with this office not later than
April 30, 2017. leen Victoria, Edrian Ba-
nania, Veronica Guevarra,
Erica Reyes, and John Drin




(Sgd.) ALEXANDER M. CAYETANO
City Civil Registrar Malabanan competed in the
FOR MARCH
Naga City, Camarines Sur Fundamentals of ABM 1 Cat- NAME OF DECEASED DATE OF INTERMENT
BIKOL REPORTER egory.
Published: April 16 and 23, 2017
“This is a good exposure MONICA F. DELOS SANTOS MARCH 3, 2017
VICENTE D. MACANDOG MARCH 3, 2017
WILLIAM D. ALFONSO MARCH 4, 2017
WINNIE B. BEGINO MARCH 4, 2017
FELIX L. BUCAD MARCH 6, 2017
ROGELIO S. BERMUDO MARCH 7, 2017
SANCHO M. TOLENTINO MARCH 7, 2017
MONINA D. CUIDADANO MARCH 7, 2017
ARIEL LITO R. HALLARE MARCH 8, 2017
GREGORIO V. NOLASCO MARCH 9, 2017
GERARDO S. BOLIVAR MARCH 10, 2017
ROMULO O. VILLACAMPA MARCH 11, 2017
MARIANO R. COLUMBE MARCH 12, 2017
LIBERATO A. OROPESA MARCH 12, 2017
EMILIA B. ABUCAR MARCH 12, 2017
ELISA H. ANGELES MARCH 13, 2017
MARIEL MAE A. MULTO MARCH 15, 2017
LETICIA L. SALES MARCH 19, 2017
MARK ANGELO F. CATOLICO MARCH 17, 2017
DEXTER F. CATOLICO MARCH 17, 2017
JACOB A. CASCABEL JR. MARCH 17, 2017
RUBEN C. RIVERA MARCH 16, 2017
MANUEL V. MORAÑO MARCH 18, 2017
VICSEL R. OJEDA MARCH 17, 2017
MARIA C. PEÑAFLORIDA MARCH 18, 2017
JOSEFINA G. MANCERA MARCH 19, 2017
RICO B. NAVALES MARCH 25, 2017
ARACELI RAYALA MARCH 19, 2017
AVELINO TRINIDAD MARCH 22, 2017
ARNULFO P. ENCISO MARCH 27, 2017
MARIO F. IMPERIAL MARCH 31, 2017
 APRIL 23-29, 2017
NAGA CITY IS NOW FIBR . . .
As the region’s com-
mercial and cultural center,
Naga is one of the Philip-
pines’ fastest-growing cities.
The partnership with PLDT
Home will further the city’s
capabilities and its robust lo-
cal economy, and empower
the digital lifestyles of its
residents.
“We look forward to this
partnership with the local
government of Naga City to
help bring the power of Fibr
to more homes,” PLDT FVP
and Head of Home Busi-
ness Oscar A. Reyes, Jr. said.
“With world-class internet
from PLDT Home Fibr, we
can help families take advan-
tage of opportunities enabled
by digital technology.”
BIKOL REPORTER 9
Families will also enjoy
added peace of mind with
home security devices such
as the home monitoring sys-
tem Fam Cam, the cyber se-
curity platform Fam Zone
and the multi-functional
kiddie gadget Smart Watch
which parents can use to
track and contact their kids.
Naga City Vice Mayor
Nelson Legacion added,
“Strong partnerships are key
to the growth of any major
city, and we are honored to
have PLDT, the Philippines’
telco leader on our side. Naga
City is proud to be Fibr-pow-
ered.”
Naga City is only the first
stop in PLDT Home’s con-
tinuous and aggressive ex- BICOL EASTER RITE photos by YELLOW OCHRE/EFREN MALANA ABARRIENTOS/JANE SUMAYAO

PLDT Home Fibr now
empowers Nagueños to ex-
perience high-speed equal
upload and download speeds,
and enjoy diverse and com-
pelling entertainment and
gaming content from PLDT
Home partners and renowned
providers like iflix, Netflix,
Fox+, and iWant TV, among
others, for as low as P1,899
per month.
pansion in the Bicol region.
The country’s digital services
leader targets to reach up to
4.4 million homes passed by
end of the year, as part of its
nationwide FTTH network
rollout. PLDT has also de-
ployed hybrid fiber technolo-
gies over its existing copper
lines which can boost data
speed of current subscribers
up to 700 Mbps. By end-
‘Pagtunton’, the traditional Bicol Easter Sunday practice is restaged anew at the gaily-decorated castillos at the parish of St.
Jude Thaddeus and Peñafrancia Basilica Minore parish in Naga City (photos no. 1 & 2) and Camaligan, CamSur, the winner in
an easter angel fund raising contest, playing the role of angel, lifts the black veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary signifying not only
the end of her grief but also the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Right photo shows angel Kendra Coronado Sumayao as one of
the easter angels in Camaligan parish.
2018, PLDT envisions that transmission and distribution PLDT Home has also re- partnerships with local gov-
all of its subscribers will be network infrastructure which cently declared Toledo City ernments and communities
in “smart homes.” now has 150,000 kilome- in Cebu and General Santos to expand its footprint and
PLDT has invested P300 ters of fiber optic cables that in Mindanao as ‘Fibr Cit- bring world-class internet to
billion or $6 billion over the transport the growing data ies’, signaling strengthened more Filipinos.
last 10 years to roll out the traffic of its fixed line and
country’s most extensive mobile networks.

TOURISM CHIEF WANTS RODEO MASBATEÑO . . . Mobo, Palanas and Uson.

is blessed with vast pasture
land and a prolific cattle in-
dustry.
“Since the staging of this
festival, it has been our lo-
cality’s show window,” she
said.
Prior to the long horse pa-
rade a so-called “festival of
festivals” was held wherein
eight contingents from dif-
ferent municipalities in the
province performed street
dancing.
The town of Balud was
declared the grand cham-
pion from among the eight
municipalities that joined.
Mandaon was first runner up
while Placer town was sec-
ond runner up.
The other municipalities
that joined the street pa-
rade were Aroroy, Milagros,
Judge Manuel Sese, pres-
ident of Rodeo Masbateno
Inc., has been overall chair-
man for five years now of
the festival that was initiated
by former Masbate Gover-
nor Emilio R. Espinosa in
1993.
Former President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo declared
Masbate as the “Rodeo capi-
tal of the Philippines” in
2002. -PNA

SUMMER YOUTH CAMP FOR PWDs JRM-PIA5/CAMARINES SUR

Culminating activity of the 3-day summer youth camp for Persons with Disability (PWDs)
dubbed as "PWDs on Theater" held at SM City Naga Event Center, April 21, 2017. A total
of 65 PWDs from Naga City, Tinambac, Cabusao, Libmanan and Bombon joined the camp
spearheaded by the City Government of Naga through the HELP Learning Center which aims
to put importance on the PWD sector in the community. The youth camp was held April 19-21
at Tinago Elementary School, Naga City.
10 BIKOL REPORTER APRIL 23-29, 2017