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Vol. XiX, No. 37

pnp to plant 10M trees in 2013

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Personnel of Nabua Municipal Police Station led by Police Chief Inspector Noel Luz Abay together with the barangay officials and tanods of Inapatan, Nabua, Camarines Sur conducts tree planting activity at the said barangay on Feb. 28 at 8:00 oclock in the morning.

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje recently announced that a total of 10 million trees will be planted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) nationwide in support of the National Greening Program (NGP). Paje said the PNPs pledge of support for the nGP was officially sealed recently through
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CSC career service exams slated May 27

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Malacaang hopeful new graduates will have jobs

Malacaang expressed confidence that the aquino government would be able to provide enough job opportunities for the batch of graduates this year considering the inux of foreign manufacturing firms who have shown interest in investing in the country. In the regular press briefing in Malacanang Wednesday, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda bared the considerable number of businesses that are coming in noting the booming employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
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(Atty. APA chairman of Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International - PICPA past president/Hall-of-Famer, ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee, and past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPA writes this syndicated column for selected CALABARZON & Bikol newsweeklies). MONEY-MAKER: Everywhere in the world one of the key industries that prop up the economies of countries is tourism. While the Philippine economy has started in cashing in on tourist arrivals our FX intake is still much lower than those of our neighbors, especially Thailand. Smaller states like Singapore, Macau and Hong Kong easily outperform us in generating benefits that go along with arrivals of foreigners who have money and willing to spend then. Key problems that stall our tourism advances include paucity of funding for construction of infrastructures as well as transport facilities. There is also a need to link potential tourist destinations so that tour packages can be optimized. All these need funding so the government (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) ordered financial institutions to lend more to the tourist industry players. Costs of borrowing are lower these days what with the excess liquidity in the market place. BIR AUDITS: The government succeeded last year in collecting P924.5 billion through the BIR, 12% higher than the P822.6 billion of the previous year. Encouraged by said positive results Finance secretary Cesar Purisima has ordered the conduct of more audits to flush out taxpayer cheats. This is on top of the regular filing of tax cases against those

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Weekly Reflection

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Tourism Potentials
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Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATAN
who are found to have filed fraudulent tax reports. Opinions Unlimited heartily supports stricter audits of tax returns but only if honest-to-goodness financial statement reviews are to be conducted. Each time clients of Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK get Letter Notice or Letter of Authority (tax audits), we counsel them to open their books of financial accounts to the examiners. Problem is there are many BIR examiners who just cursorily do their audits, at the same time opening the dialogue for possible areglo. TAXATION: The BIR hierarchy has resorted to frequent shiftings and transfers of district personnel in order to break intimacies between BIR men and taxpayers. Unfortunately, certain districts in Southern Luzon have overstaying favorite staffers, some of them being on the same job for six years or more. Reports are that they are even facing anti-graft charges for unexplained wealth and over-rated life-styles. On the matter of One-Time transactions (ONETT) we have received unconfirmed reports that the delays in processing of realty transfers are brought about by the frequent supposed fieldworks of key personnel and undue favoritism in favor of real estate companies. The preference is suspected to be due to per title arrangements with the document processors, typists, analysts and signing authorities. Woe to the small people who lacks the wherewithal with which to come across! LIQUIDITY: Financial analysts and economists tell us that nowadays our money supply is in excess of demand. Normally, situations like this could trigger inflation since consumers are armed with money with which to buy goods. But so far our inflation rate has eased to a 28-month low of just 3%. The reason given is - we have sufficient supply of consumer goods and basic utilities thereby preventing prices from rocketing upward. Consequently, the BSP is seen boldly deciding to keep policy rates at record lows. This means interest rates will continue to drop, to the advantage of fund borrowers. Hopefully, more business expansions and new projects will be pursued by our businessmen and industrialists. If plans are properly executed, added economic advancements may come about that will propel added benefits for majority of our people. PROVERBS: Listen to counsel and receive instructions, that you may be wise in your latter days.

In Fear and Trembling

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 Irregardless of their own personal intentions, I see two kinds of people who go to church on Sundays. There are those who are there to praise and worship God. Thus, receiving their needed graces from him. This is so good , admirable and even worth imitating. However, there are also those who are inside the church who have another kind of agenda. They are usually on the wide lookout for anything that they can get out of the unattended things of massgoers like their mobile phones, shoulder bags, cameras... In the past, there was a time when I happened to attend a Sunday mass in a huge metropolitan church. The place, of course, was packed to the brim with people. And, before the mass got started, an announcement was made whereby massgoers were being reminded to take good care of their personal things while inside the church. Because, according to them, there are unsuspecting massgoers who are, in fact, pickpockets just roaming around the church premises waiting for someone who will be unfortunate enough to be their victims that day. The other week, I just read in our local paper about a news item of a theft which happened at a parish church parking lot. Supposedly, while the people were inside the church attending the mass, a group of robbers were also unlocking car doors and going over their stuffs they left behind. Humanity is, by and by, losing its sense of the sacred. We are becoming like little thieves just wanting to keep on getting for ourselves other peoples properties. There is less and less reverence in the hearts of many people that we just took for granted sacred objects, places and even the lives of people. We dont anymore see God in creation. There are even those who believe more in their superstitious beliefs and practices than in God. It is no wonder why it is so easy for us to abuse, violate and kill . Innocent people are getting killed either directly or in the crossfires. Environmentwise, there are a lot of mudslides and floodings due to illegal loggings and minings. Our weather is getting too erratic. Sometimes, it rains too much. Sometimes, it dont for a long stretch of time. Seas, oceans and the atmosphere are poisoned due to illegal forms of fishing and polluted emissions...... One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is the fear of the Lord. As Proverbs 9:10 said it all too clearly; The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom..... In our catechism, we were taught that God is love, merciful, compassionate.... However, lest we forget, yes, we also have to fear him so much so that we may learn how to differentiate and put things in our lives in their proper places and order. We have to respect all creations and its creature, God, our Father. In this way, we will find the right balance and genuine happiness that we have been looking for all throughout our lives. Dont be a thief who is selfish and just get things for oneself. Be God who gives and shares of his life so that others may live.

1,076 Patients served in Partido & On Sen. Miriam Santiagos lecturing

The second Operation-Reach Out for 2012 on surgical, dental, opthal, prosthetics and other health service care hosted by Cong. Arnulfo Noli Fuentebella, Hon. Evelyn B. Fuentebella, Hon. Arnulf Bryan B. Fuentebella, Isarog Medical Research Foundation, Inc. and the Partido Development Administration on February 16, 17 and 18, 2012 was able to serve one thousand seventy six (1,076) poor patients for free. A total of 40 major operations, 157 minor operations, 240 dental, 402 opthal (eyes), 9 prosthetics, 128 pediatric consultations and 100 adult consultation. These yearly medical, dental and surgical missions had been on-going since 1995 where local doctors and US based doctors come to serve for humanitarian reason to serve indigent patients in the Partido district of Cam. Sur. Even outsiders from the district are also treated if they come on the allotted time. These US-based doctors are headed by Dr. Antonio Abiog of Tinambac and his wife Dr. Susan Abiog of Tigaon. The others who arrived are Doctors Valdemar Bough, Ansor Rodolakis and Nathan Rodolakis. There were local doctors too called

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The Physicians for Peace composed of 28 (twenty eight) doctors headed by Lyne Abanilla-PF PE Executive Director. The local dentists were Dr. Evelyn B. Vargas, Dr. Reynaldo T. Rances and Dr. Resa B. Diones. There were also 16 doctors composing the surgical team from Far Eastern University-FEU-NRMF headed by Dr. Romulo Gines, Operating Room Nurses, Volunteers from the RHU of Tigaon and Sagnay, Camarines Sur and from the Local Government Units of these two municipalities. As usual, the venue for the surgical operations was the Dr. Manuel T.

Fuentebella Memorial Hospital and the Tigaon Primary Hospital built during Mayor Arnie Fuentebellas administration was the venue for all the other medical and health care services. This yearly mission for the poor are in continuation of the tradition and motto of the Fuentebella family that Service to People is Service to God. Dr. Susan Abiog praised the team of Filipino surgeons there as dedicated and excellent. The Filipinos need not go abroad for operations, she said. The Manila-based doctors commented that the medical equipments in the Dr. Manuel T. Fuentebella Hospital are even better than some of their equipments in Manila. I told her its because they, the Fil-Am Bicolano doctors like her and her husband donate it here. Then she said that the Americans are very wasteful. After using the equipment only once, they throw it away. So, we clean it, keep it, and bring it here to be use for the poor. I said thats the caring Filipino! Thank God for this Filipino traits and millions of thanks to all those who
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Selling more fun to the world

Selling the country through the catchy come on, Its more fun in the Philippines, has its darker side. But it is still more fun. Have you seen what transpired at the impeachment trial of Renato Corona lately? People were taken aback when Sen. Santiago berated private prosecutor Vitaliano Aguirre with a bitchy language, forcing the latter to cover both his ears with his hands? That was a display of Santiagos fireworks tolerated by fellow senators who could not tell her that it was bad example in a country convulsed by violent crimes. Tempers must be held in check. Watching the members of the Impeachment Court looking the other way around as Santiagos verbal fury continued without let-up was more fun. Not one had uttered a word. Apparently, the whole court was stunned. Or perhaps mesmerized by her language. Was it Santiagos trick to gain more

A Question of privilege

salvador d. flor

publicity? Some said it was. In this country public men and women do not run out of tricks to project a firm image to the world. That is what gives them more vigor, more life, more fun. Ignore them and they will slither away, tormented by public inattention. This kind of behavior of public officials and even of ordinary individuals can

be blamed on the media which love anything bizarre or out of the world. Anything that stirs unusual behavior is earth-shaking and therefore fit to be fed to the hungry public. It is what the media have done to a talkative actress. They followed her up to the doorsteps of a Manila court, recorded her every blistering language, showed to eager viewers every twist of her face one day. It was as if the worlds greatest story had unfurled. There is really more fun in this country. If you are someone with a name that rings, even your trip to the bathroom will be shown to the public live. Or if you are a politician of some renown, the media will play up your stories of sexual exploits. And they will be exciting stuff for weeks in the newspaper of television. Funny is it not?
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WelCoMe HoMe

rOY SaN raMON

Naga City Mayor John bongat (center, right photo) during the March 7 presscon with members of Naga media after his return from attending the uS International Visitors leadership Program. where he was the lone Philippines representative at the avenue

Plaza hotel. Others in photo are (l-r) depEd asst. regional director diosdado San antonio, Naga City Vice Mayor Gabriel bordado, Naga City Schools division Supt. Emma Cornejo, Casureco II Director Jose Grageda and some DepEd officials.

dequito orders busay-bongalon river control project fast completion

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region V Director danilo E. dequito ordered the immediate completion of the repair and rehabilitation of Busay-Bongalon river control project in Daraga, albay. The director was besieged by media practitioners on the perennial ooding of Daang Maharlika (DM), along Culliat Section despite the ongoing river control project. Water from Busay-Bongalon river ows directly on the said section whenever continuous rains occur. According to Director Dequito, P8 million was programmed for the initial construction of a 40 ln.m. dike with steel sheet pile foundation which was completed on October 10, 2011. However, right after its completion, inmation of Busay Falls by 2.5 meters and widen its river bed by 14.0 meters. We already have significant accomplishment however, last February 2, 2012, unpredictable volume of water damaged the stock piled embankment that diverted the ow of water towards DM, said Albay 2nd District Engineer Walter Lubiano during a radio interview. Nevertheless, the steel sheet piles remained intact restraining the excessive water ow, hence, the road remained passable to all types of vehicles, he added. In addition to the mentioned projects, some P5 million was also released for the rehabilitation of DM Culliat whose pavement was heavily damaged due to the frequent inundation particularly during the last quarter of last year and

depEd urges austere, meaningful graduations

lEGaZPi ciTy -- With just a weeks before Grade 6 and 4th year high school students receive their graduation certificates and diplomas, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminds the need for austere but meaningful and solemn commencement rites. The reiteration for simple and significant graduation is based on DepEd Order No. 8 made by Acting Albay Division Superintendent Marilet Almayda during PIAs radio early part of this year. Included in this funding is the construction of a 3 x 3-meter box culvert and a detour road will be installed just beside the section to be rehabilitated, said DE Lubiano. However, the initial work done on the detour was program Aramon Ta Daw. Supt. Almayda said that such graduation rites must not necessitate nor entail big expenses thus, no fees nor any graduation requirements will be expected from students and parents. Likewise, non-academic requirements must not be imposed on graduating students, even yearbook is on voluntary basis, stressed Almayda. The education official announced though that the office has not received any comalso washed out by the ash ood, he continued. Nevertheless, DE Lubiano assured the public that concerted efforts will be done, including round the clock work particularly during good weather condition, to finish the project before end of April 2012. plaints regarding graduation expenses and issues. However, if students or parents encounter such constraints or has knowledge of such practice, Almayda encouraged them to call the attention of education authorities, officials and teachers. Any donation in cash or in kind in connection with graduation activities may be accepted by the school or parents association as long as parents agree to the resolution or as concurred in a meeting of the Parents-Teachers Association or the graduating parents organization, Almayda explained. In some schools, the date of graduation had been pushed further since students had to go to make up classes for those days when there were inclement weather or disaster.

dir. dEQuITO cessant heavy rains followed bringing about severe damages on the existing dike. P20 million was again requested from DPWH Central Office and then before end of last year, said amount was released to Albay 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO). The additional amount is intended to cover the construction of 80 ln.m. concrete dike and lower the rock for-

The largest appliance Store Network in the Philippines

ABenson opens in puregolD nAgA on MArCH 17

ABENSON, the countrys biggest appliance network, opens its newest store in Naga City on March 17. ABENSON Puregold Naga, located at the ground level of ALDP Commercial Complex along Roxas Avenue in Brgy. Triangulo, Naga City, boasts of the widest range of appliances at affordable prices. The beauty of our expansion in this region is that customers can now avail of great rewards by using their credit cards with our monthly promos. Cash buyers will find great savings and offers on the best brands and latest models of appliances as well, says ABENSON operations head Elvott Santos. ABENSON Puregold Naga is the networks second store in Naga City. ABENSON has already established a significant customer base with its branch in LCC Mall along Felix Plazo St. in Sabang. Naga City shoppers will be able to enjoy ABENSONs current summer promotions. A free desk fan will be given away with every purchase of participating window-type air conditioners with the Aircon Festival promo. ABENSONs Plus! Loyalty Card holders can also take advantage of exclusive discounts on TVs and home appliances with the Plus! Exclusive promo. Metrobank credit card holders are guaranteed a free Samsung Dual SIM mobile phone for a minimum purchase of P30,000 on 0% installment. A free Nikon Coolpix digital camera shall also be given away with every minimum purchase of P60,000 on 0% with Metrobank credit card as well. With over 75 branches accross the country, ABENSON continues to reach out to more customers with new store continuously being launced in many metropolitan and provincial areas. As the Bicol region ourishes, more customers ock to ABENSON stores in Naga, plus branches in LCC Legazpi, Pacific Mall Legazpi, and LCC Mall in Iriga. For more information on ABENSONs products, stores and services, customers may log on to www. abenson.com.ph

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El Verde pays tribute to women and the environment

1.2 million mangroves in an hour
By Eilyn l. nidEa Parocha

On March 8, 2012, at 6:45 to 7:45 in the morning, when the tide is at its lowest ebb, more than 9,000 people, among them students and community folks, plant 1.2 million mangroves along the shores of Brgy. San Rafael and by the river bank of Bgry.Binahan, both in the town of Ragay. This is an attempt to set a world record of planting 1.2 million mangroves in one site in an hour, and to break Indias record of planting 9,000 mangroves in 10 sites in an hour. This is also in commemoration of the first year anniversary of the provincial governments El Verde on February 23, which is responsible for

planting 64, 000 trees in the uplands, and setting a world record last year. Moreover, it gives honor to womens contributions to environmental care and safety, today being International Womens Day, thus the theme Million Mangroves for Women, Environment and the Future. The site for planting is chosen because the area is big, 2.7 kilometers; and it is sandy, rocky, and less muddy. Bakawang bato, the mangrove specie planted, is chosen for its high salinity content, and its suitability to the site. Each piece costs 50 centavos and bought in Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon because it

is not available in the Ragay Gulf. Each planting row accommodates 400 mangroves. Each planter is assigned 200 propagules, thus, two planters are in charge of a row. They tie up the planted mangroves to sticks put up for the purpose as precaution against the tide and the waves. Firecrackers signal the start and the end of the planting time. Representatives from the Guinness World Records conduct aerial survey during the planting hour. Onlookers from different sectors of society, locals and visitors alike, as well as peace and security forces, litter the shores, rais-

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ETCETERA
by MYrNa F. abOrdE Iriga City

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how Teachers Maintain a healty lifestyles

Are you having issues maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing stress while teaching? Its not that easy in a job like this to stay fit when your work requires consistently putting others needs, wishes, and priorities before their own. Teaching in a classroom can be both exhilarating and exhausting, with numerous problems to solve and little time for eating right and exercise, running from one room to another, and not to mention dealing with a crowd of students each equipped with unique characters. Sounds difficult, but by learning on the importance of taking good care of themselves they can survive the school year without banking on illness like what most of retirees of their kind suffers. By developing a routine that includes eating right, exercise, enough sleep, and the pursuit of personal interests in addition to professional development, teachers can ensure that they have the energy and the excitement necessary to succeed in this rewarding, but demanding, career. Maintaining Physical health One thing teachers are often surprised by is how quickly they get sick after starting in a teaching position. Being around students all day, just the near proximity to so many different people, brings exposure to all sorts of new germs, and for many it is inevitable that they contact one or more illnesses over the course of their first few years of teaching. With their unpredictable and fragmented schedule, teachers need adequate daily nutrition and exercise. Build time into the day for brief sit-down meals at breakfast and lunch, and keep fruit, nuts or popcorn available for snacking. Partner with another teacher for a walk at lunch, hold an exercise class after school, or make physical activity a priority on the weekends. Improved nutrition and exercise habits make sleep more refreshing, too, which strengthens the immune system and overall health. Another risk for teachers are joint and muscle discomforts considering they spend most of the time standing in front of class. Exercise targeting the muscles that are rarely used during the day can give relief. Health experts say that maintaining stronger muscle tone in your back and upper body will prevent bone-loss and Osteoporosis in women. Whats best about lifting light weights or doing calisthenics-like exercises is that they can be done while watching soap opera in the afternoons! Exercise is also a very healthy way for managing stress. Im not big on yoga or aerobics, but if you have some knowledge of these types of exercises and stretches, than by all means do them as well! Maintaining Mental health Teachers may be overwhelmed with day by day activities, and some practical things to do and remember and all the classroom experiences to which they must adapt and respond. Feeling frazzled, forgetful, short-tempered, or depressed may all indicate a need to address mental health as well as physical health. Maintain a sense of humor and focus on the positive things that have been accomplished each day, rather than on what still needs to be done. Veteran teachers are often more than willing to share their expertise and materials. Seek the advice of a Mentor teacher when needed, share materials and instructional ideas, and make a point of becoming involved in the larger school community. The collaborative atmosphere will promote positive feelings and a sense of cooperation that can ease the stress of a busy teaching day. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle as a Teacher Teaching is a job that can keep a professional busy twenty-four hours a day. Aside from the whole day campus work, there are some take home paper works to do, just like checking tests, and lesson planning for the next days. It is essential that teachers realize that they cannot and dont have to do everything all at one. Prioritize what is most important for this years class and keep a notebook with ideas for the coming year. Brainstorm solutions to the most pressing problems with colleagues and focus on one or two areas for professional development. Balance work time with hobbies, physical activity, and friendships, too. Dont neglect the things that were enjoyable before taking the teaching job because those are the things that refresh and rejuvenate a teacher and keep him or her interested in and interesting to students. Work well done and a well-rounded life outside the classroom are the goals. the face. Our fishing grounds are now without life, our coastal areas barren. This is no longer funny. The traffic in Metro Manila is another source of more fun. Giant buses competing with tiny passenger jeepneys and private cars for limited space, frequently resulting in serious accidents. But unless a tragic mishap occurs, nobody will look at the suicidal behavior of drivers. This is also no longer funny. If you are in Metro Manila and you are in a hurry to get to your destination, take a taxi driven by tough looking man. But you may end up robbed, your wallet, your expensive watch, your cellphone, even your underwear taken at gunpoint. And you walk home fully naked. That is more funny.-

ladies in waiting
Thats how I like to call them. Ladies in waiting. Women in waiting. But there are also some few men. They are the ones who take their kids to school and most of the time stay in school until the kids are dismissed from their classes. They are fully equipped, with food, junks mostly, and with lots of stories and also gossips to share among them. Some though have businesses mostly buy and sell. And they while away the time. Productively or unproductively. For almost a month I have been taking my 5-year old granddaughter to her 7:00 am class and fetching her at 11:00 am when class is through. And I had sat down with some of these ladies in waiting. Rubbed elbows with them. Exchanged ideas with them and learned a lot from them like experimenting on new recipes, the latest news in school which I do not know, even the newest gossips in tinselland. Most of them are plain housewives but college graduates whose spouses are either out of the country or have good jobs locally, I get the feeling that most of them are financially sound considering the mobile phones they are using and judging from their stories of travel or new acquisitions. Two hours can be very brief since there are just enough stories to listen to. Personally, I am a simple listening post. And listening can make a wholesome day. These in-waiting people are the most cooperative and are really very supportive to their kids to the point of doing their childrens homework, etc. During school activities like family day, they could be banked on for food and more food. The men in waiting? . Well, they just sit among themselves and maybe also engage in men talks. I am at a loss as to what men talks are. But I have some hunches, and where are their spouses? Workingabroad or teaching.or working locally, email jokeebotor_reyes@yahoo.com

a QuestioN of . . .
If you are someone who does not suffer sleepless nights watching sex scandals, see a smouldering bedroom scene It will keep you much alive, your adrenaline rushing to the surface.In many urban centers, there are recorded copies of the steaming scene for those who love the wild erotic display of cavemen. Most of the girls are actually prostitutes who don a coeds uniform to look fresh and inviting and seemingly untouched. If you love real fun,they will give you one that you wont easily forget plus a vicious venereal disease. Weeks ago, the papers reported that the country would soon import fish. That is alarming in a country surrounded by waters teeming with marine life. But the nightmare stares us in

Facebook: another learning Tool in the Classroom

by GINa MINO-MaNaOG Teacher lll rinconada National Technical Vocational School

The inviting atmosphere of Facebook offers students an opportunity to actively participate. It is not just a social networking site to find old friends and chat with them. Facebook can be a learning tool too. As teachers we need to constantly remind our students to be responsible users of the facebook. The question is: How can Facebook (FB) be beneficial in the classroom? l. Projects/assignments: a) News reporting- let students follow news feeds relevant to a subject in order to keep the information flowing. b) Book reports- let students post and share their reports for others to read and students may share and access each others report on line. c) Political awareness- students will be updated of current issues in politics, and sharing these issues inside the room is interactive and effective. d) Create a news source- students can use the FB status update as breaking news source for events like: sports, academic competition and other campus news 2. Communication- Facebook is an excellent way for strengthening the communication among students and between teachers and students too. a) Schedule of events- FB is an easy way to announce events like: opening of classes or the schedule of the final examination. b) Send messages- when there is unexpected news like suspension of classes, rescheduled examination or an excused letter by a student to his teacher, FB is available anytime of the day. c) Share multi-media- let students post videos, photos after an event like JS Prom., educational tour or field trip and these will be easily shared by the entire class. d) Shy students- they may open up, approach their teacher after office hours and talk or send emails which later will encourage the shy student to participate in classroom discussion. e) Classmate connection- old friends or new found friends get to know each other more. f) announcement- teachers may send reminders to students specially those who need attention These are suggestions to apply Facebook as a learning tool, after all, gone are the days of traditional classroom settings and let us all be responsible users of the Facebook.

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El VErdE MOVEMENT

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CamSur sets new Guinness world record for planting most number of mangroves
1,009,029 mangroves planted in one hour

Pili, camSur one million, nine thousand and twentynine mangroves planted. This is the official result confirmed by adjudicator Seyda Subasi Gemici that will place CamSur in a distinguished spot of the Guinness Book of World Records for most number of mangroves planted in one hour. The amazing exploit was accomplished when some 7,000 constituents converged for a planting spree at a 60-hectare area along the coast of Ragay Gulf in barangay San Rafael, Ragay 6:45 to 7:45 morning of Thursday, March 8, to post the recordsetting feat. The activity was part of a month-long celebration of the first anniversary of El Verde Movement launched by Governor LRay Villafuerte February 23, 2011 attended by President Benigno Aquino that included a planting activity in Siruma where 64,096 trees were planted in only 15 minutes and placed CamSur in the Guinness Book of World Records for planting he most number of trees in one hour, a world record that stands unequalled up to now. Even as CamSurs 1,009,029 officially confirmed mangroves planted fell a bit short of its self-imposed target to plant 1.2 million mangroves in an hour because a slight glitch that failed to take full advantage of the low tide, mangrove planting is a newly-opened category and CamSurs feat was definitely way above the minimum 10,000 mangroves required by Guinness to set a new record. The El Verde Movement, lauded last year by President Aquino as the most concrete project implementing the greening program of the national government is a major focus of the El Verde Movement which includes, among others, reforestation projects that will contribute to neutralizing the negative effects of global warming and climate change and enhance local watersheds. El Verde includes the establishment of special zones and protected areas that will also help in the preservation of wildlife and protection as seawalls during calamities, protection of lakeshores, riversides and coastal areas against erosion and silting as well as urban greening and tourism promotion. Through El Verde, Governor Villafuerte envisions CamSur to become the Green Capital of Asia and Ragay to be acclaimed the mangrove capital of the world. -GBC

i love MY CountrY, i pAY tAXes

Photo shows bureau of Internal revenue bicol regional director Esmeralda M. Tabule, delivers her message during the 2012 Tax Campaign Kick-Off ceremony held at the SM activity Center, SM City Naga on March 7. also shown in photo are MNCCI president Philip Imperial,

Casureco II director, Joe Grageda, FCCCI President Adolfo Olivan, Revenue District Officer Socorro O. Ramos-Lafuente, OIC Asst. Revenue District Officer Maria Elizabeth r.Silava, and assessment Section Chief domingo l. aguinaldo.

uNEPs stude gets slot for most outstanding student

The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP), in its aim to celebrate quality education, always take every accomplishment as a result of its hardwork and undaunted passion for learning. Every honor bestowed to the university or to its students is equated to every relentless effort spent in honing the students to be the best persons that they can be. This year, Mr. Renier Ramirez sets another mark of excellence after being cited as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol, together with other students coming from various universities and colleges in the region. Three prestigious entities; AKO BIKOL (AKB) Partylist, Commission on Higher Education (CHED V) and the Philippine Association of Campus Student Advisers (PACSA) joined forces to pick up the cream of the crop and give them the recognition that they deserve. Some of the significant traits that Ramirez exemplified include his notable performance in scholarship, leadership and service and his unwavering commitment to youth participation for the development of Bicol. He have shown that his aspirations goes beyond his personal needs , with greater emphasis on the necessity to be of help to his community. Being an awardee, Ramirez will enjoy collateral benefits that he would need to pursue his dreams and make them come true. Aside from the honor which can not be compensated with any material thing, he will also be given a Plaque of Recognition and a cash incentive from AKO BIKOL (AKB) Partylist. Atty. Remelisa AlfelorMoraleda, UNEP President commended Ramirez and encouraged other UNEPians to take Ramirez experience as their guide in claiming their own stars. I believe that every student possess that silent yearning to be recognized, to be acknowledged and to bring honor to his community. Everyone has every opportunity to make that vision true by acting up and living out that dream and nothing is impossible if you are just going to sincerely put your heart to it.

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CSC career service exams slated May 27

The civil Service commission (cSc) has commenced accepting applications for this years written career Service Professional and Sub-professional Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (cSE-PPT) set on May 27. Eunida Jalmanzar, information officer of the CSC regional office here, announced that applications for the examination started last January 17 and should be filed on or before April 12 at any CSC regional or field office. After examination on May 27, the process of application will start immediately a day after which for the next examination this year 2012 on October 21. The examination, according to Jalmanzar, does not require a standard for educational attainment since it is open to all Filipinos who are at least 18 years old at the time of filing the application and must not have taken the same level of examination within three months from the exam date. The actual number of applicants for 2010 was 13,129; in 2011 it had reached 11,036. As of October 16, 2011, the rate of passers in Camarines Sur was only 14.19 percent while in Legazpi City, there were only 7.36 percent passsers.. Taking the Civil Service exam is greatly encouraged by the CSC especially for the younger generation for it is a gateway for immediate hiring in public agencies.

Scheduled power interruption in parts of Camarines Sur

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) serves notice of the scheduled shutdown of some of its transmission facilities in these areas: date: 15 March 2012 Time: 8:30AM 5:30PM affected distribution utility: * Camarines Sur Electric Cooperative 4 (CASURECO 4) reason: replacement of poles, cross-arms, insulators and other line hardwares Normal operations will immediately resume after work completion. NGCPs customers and the general public are advised to take the necessary preparations and precautions for this scheduled interruption. *Specific cities and municipalities to be affected by the power interruption are determined by the above mentioned Distribution Utility (DU), unless the activity affects the entire franchise area. The DU allots the available power within its franchise area and implements the power interruption schedule among the endusers.

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sponded well to these twin concerns. Assuring the adequacy and survival of these planted seedlings is just as important as mobilizing volunteers that will plant and grow these planted seedlings, Paje explained. Under the project, the PNP is to put up tree nurseries inside PNP camps throughout the country to produce seedlings, in coordination with DENR specialists who will help in identifying tree species suitable for planting based on the prevailing climatic and soil conditions of the areas. The DENR will likewise assist the PNP in identifying areas for their tree planting activities to meet NGP standards for planting sites that should be reached by forest communities who will, in turn, maintain the planted seedlings. The DENR will initially provide the planting materials for the early stage of the projects implementation. Under the agreement, the PNP will replace the DENR-provided seedlings as soon as the seedlings they produce on their own reached plantable size. For this year, NGP targets to rehabilitate some 200,000 hectares and raise some 114 million planting materials. The Pulis Makakalikasan project will run up to February 28, 2013. It will involve all personnel of the PNP, numbering around 140,000. Each employee is tasked to plant a total of 72 tree seedlings per year, or six tree seedlings per month. Paje cited the PNPs leadership for going the extra mile for its support with its pledge to establish tree nurseries in its facilities across the country. Taking his organization one step further beyond planting trees speaks loudly of General Bartolomes resolve to mainstream Philippine environmentalism as one of his organizations core values, Paje said. According to the environment chief, this aspect of Pulis Makakalikasan responds to NGPs primary concern of producing the desired planting material quantity- and qualitywise. The PNP leadership has responded well to these twin concerns. Assuring the adequacy and survival of these planted seedlings is just as important as mobilizing volunteers that will plant and grow these planted seedlings, Paje explained. Under the project, the PNP shall also put up tree nurseries inside PNP camps throughout the country to produce seedlings, in coordination with DENR specialists who will help in identifying tree species suitable for planting according to prevailing climatic and soil conditions of the areas. The DENR will likewise assist the PNP in identifying areas for their tree planting activities to meet NGP standards, such as that the planting sites should be reached by forest communities who will, in turn, maintain the planted seedlings. The DENR will initially provide the planting materials for the early stage of the projects implementation. Under the agreement, the PNP will also replace the DENR-provided seedlings as soon as the seedlings they produce on their own reached plantable size. For this year, NGP targets to rehabilitate some 200,000 hectares and raise some 114 million planting materials.

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malacaaNg hopeful . . .
Some of the manufacturing concerns from Japan and China are planning to migrate to the Philippines to set up manufacturing sites here there are a number of business investments that have signified their interest to set up shop here in the Philippines and we would see a burgeoning employment in the manufacturing sectorang dami pong gustong pumasok ngayon and they have expressed significant interest in our country, Lacierda said. He said the various concerned agencies of the Aquino government have been directed to conduct regular and thorough studies to ensure that the skills of the people would match the needs of various job opportunities available. With the renewed interest in the Philippines, we are very confident that well be able to provide employment for those graduating, in the long term it is important for us to make sure that the courses that we offer would enable our graduates to find jobs in the industries where they are most needed. In so far as vocational skills are concerned, we are doing that with the big help from TESDA, Lacierda said. These will be ongoing, the employment opportunities are there and we will continue to provide it, ang problema lang is the job and skills matching that is why the labor (department) has been tasked to do a more regular study of the jobs-skills matching and also the TESDA has been tasked to provide, immediately upon graduation from high school, the skills to match with the job opportunities right now, he added. The Philippines is being considered as a new business haven by various foreign investors with the Aquino governments implementation of reforms and efforts to resolve graft and corruption within the bureaucracy. school, encouraged the RNAFSians to participate actively because this might be a once-ina-lifetime experience, and a great chance to be makakalikasan at makabansa. Aside from the RNAFS, participating schools are the following: Polytechnic University of the Philippines Ragay Extension, Quezon Camarines High School, Simeon Tycangco Memorial High School, Tomas Avila Andaya Sr. High School, Sisa Feliciano Memorial High School, Ragay Gulf View Educational Foundation, Inc., all from Ragay, and Sinuknipan High School and Del Gallego High School from Del Gallego, Camarines Sur.

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a memorandum of agreement he signed last week with PNP Director General Nicanor Bartolome which kick off the implementation of the Pulis Makakalikasan: 10 Milyong Puno, Pamana sa Kinabukasan. Indeed, this is another convergence we are pursuing under the NGP, and this early I can tell that it is going to be successful because of the commitment shown by PNPs top hierarchy, Paje said, citing that NGPs strength is drawn from the complementation of skills and manpower from other government agencies and sectors in civil society. With the DENR as the lead implementing agency, the NGP, which President Aquino established through Executive Order No. 26 issued on Feb. 24, 2011, has the Departments of Agriculture and Agrarian Reforms as co-implementers of the program under the convergence initiative. The Pulis Makakalikasan project will run up to Feb. 28, 2013. It will involve all personnel of the PNP, numbering around 140,000 tasked to plant a total of 72 tree seedlings each, or six tree seedlings per month to be planted by each PNP member for a period of 12 months. Paje cited the PNPs leadership for going the extra mile for its support with its pledge to establish tree nurseries in its facilities across the country. Taking his organization one step further beyond planting trees speaks loudly of General Bartolomes resolve to mainstream Philippine environmentalism as one of his organizations core values, Paje said. According to the environment chief, this aspect of Pulis Makakalikasan responds to NGPs primary concern of producing the desired planting material quantity- and qualitywise. The PNP leadership has re-

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ing the number of those gathered at the area to more or less than 10,000. A thanksgiving mass and a short program was held after the planting. Officials from local government units, NGOs, DepED and other groups grace the affair. Gov. Luis Raymond Villafuerte who arrives with his son Miguel, addresses the crowd, stressing the provincial governments continuing commitment to plan and implement projects to mitigate climate change. In preparation for this historical event, Cesar Antonio Lanzuela and Jack Tolentino from the Provincial Environment and Disaster Office, coordinated with schools in the municipality on Feb. 27. They conducted orientation sessions on March 5, and answered students queries about the activity. They said that the youth and community folks actively participated in the preparation of the planting site, receiving rice as Rep. Rodel Batocabe of AKB remarked that there have been reports that packs of used cooking oil have mushroomed in the market because these were a lot cheaper. But there have been findings from studies in different countries that the use of recycled oil has many dangers, and is hazardous to health, he said. This practice has led to increased incidents of hypertension, damage to the liver, and it can also be a potential cause of cancer. Other countries, particularly in China and Malaysia, have also made efforts to curb this unhealthy practice. According to him, we should prohibit the sale of used cooking oil for human consumption, and encourage its use for fuel and industrial purposes. The bill now seeks a nationwide implementation of the prohibition of the selling of used cooking oil for human consumption, and provides for penalties for retailers who continue to sell them, or authorize the selling of such. payment for their work. Tolentino said that the province spent more or less P3 million for this undertaking. As tokens for the student participants, each will receive a pair of rubber shoes from the provincial government, he added. When they oriented the student body of the Ragay National Agricultural and Fisheries School (with the largest group of planters with 700 plus), Tolentino enjoined them to follow instructions in planting and tying the propagules, as well as tidying the area afterwards. Iluminada G. Lorico, head of the fishery department of the

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to the death of freshman law student Marvin Reglos, who also succumbed after initiation rites of his fraternity. Additionally, it seeks to penalize the non-resident or alumni fraternity members who are present during hazing activities. AKB Representative Rodel Batocabe is concerned with the rising number of deaths and injuries related to fraternities. We have another name among the many victims of fraternities, all in the name of fostering brotherhood and kinship. They would have been our future leaders. Even disturbing is the fact that the suspects who led the initiation rites would be our future lawyers, those who will uphold the Constitution and the law of the land, he added. And they are the very people who, at a young age, already violate it with utmost disrespect. Meanwhile, the AKO Bicol Party List (AKB) filed House Bill 5957, which seeks to prohibit the sale and dealing of used cooking oil as cooking oil for human consumption, addressing a perennial health hazard among thrifty Filipinos who reheat oil, thus producing toxins which increase the risks of disease.

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find it difficult to hire people who qualify for the position despite the number of jobseekers all over the country Escudero explained. He said there exists a mismatch between the Philippine labor market and the countrys graduates because firms demand more experienced workers for existing vacancies, including entrylevel position which should ideally be filled up by fresh college graduates. The mismatch problem occurs as the workers required by companies for their vacancies are difficult to fill up due to shortage of talents in the labor pool. An Asian Development Bank study said labor mismatch is one of the culprits behind the countrys slow economic growth and that the mismatch may be caused by too many highly educated people chasing too few jobs in the country, he said. SBN 2091 shall institute NCAE, which would assess or evaluate every high school graduates potential to take either a four-year degree program, technical/vocational programs, courses in which they have better aptitude, or embark on entrepreneurship. We should aim to produce graduates that could be absorbed by the labor market. This bill addresses the labor mismatch between the needs of industries and the supply and quality of our college graduates, Escudero further explained.

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served including the helpful volunteers in the Operation ReachOut. ***** Some relatives and friends asked me what do I say about the lecturing, scolding and insults of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago on the House Prosecutors during the impeachment trial of CJ Renato C. Corona especially when she said, Ang yayabang magsalita ng ganyan, gago naman and also when she berated Atty. Vitaliano Aguirre for covering his ears with his two hands during her outburst. Since she had been doing this several times already, Senate Pres. Juan Ponce Enrile should have reminded her even in private to observe the Code of Judicial Conduct: Rule 3.04 A judge should be patient, attentive, courteous to the lawyers especially the inexperienced, to litigants, witnesses and others appearing before the court. A judge should avoid unconciously falling into the attitude of mind that the litigants are made for the courts, instead of the court for the litigants. Even if she is a judge and very knowledgeable about the Constitution and other laws, she need not talk in an arrogant and insulting manner. Its a bad example to the youth and everybody. Imagine if everybody talks that way. It will be troublesome. Atty. Aguirre was right when he said before the Senate Court that respect begets respect. In this connection, it is good to remember the Golden Rule: Do unto others what you want others do unto you; and do not do to others what you do not want to be done unto you. Atty. Aguirre was cited of contempt for his behaviour but the Senate Court only admonished him for this. I raise my hat to Sen. Joker Arroyo of Baao, Cam. Sur who stood in the impeachment court to extend inter-parliamentary courtesy to Rep. Jorge Banal when some senators wanted to interrogate him on the little lady, his source of information on the PS Bank account. The House prosecutors are members of the House of Representatives, a co-equal body of the Senate which Joker has not forgotten. The Senate Court granted it.

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all unredeemed items/articles pawned at aSPE EXPlOrEr PawNShOP, Ground Floor, bichara Complex, abella St., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from OCTObEr 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on aPrIl 02, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MarCh 28, 2012 only. ThE MaNaGEMENT
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all unredeemed items/articles pawned at aSPE SuPErPawN PawNShOP Crown Jewel holdings Inc., Elias angeles St., San Francisco, Naga City, pawned from OCTObEr 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on aPrIl 02, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MarCh 28, 2012 only. ThE MaNaGEMENT
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AKB wants Anti-Hazing law amended

The aKo Bicol (aKB) Party list filed House Bill 5912, which seeks to include the fact of intoxication and the presence of non-resident or alumni fraternity members during hazing as aggravating circumstances to consider in the application of penalties of violators of republic act 8049, also known as the antiHazing Law.
This follows the call of Justice Lourdes Sereno in the Supreme Court decision findrep. baTOCabE ing five fraternity members guilty of reckless imprudence resulting to the homicide of victim Leonardo Lenny Villa, and is a response to the most recent case of fraternity-related violence resulting
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The government needs to institute a redirection of skills development program for its college students to address the rising unemployment, Senator chiz Escudero said. Escudero filed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2091 or the National Career Assessment Examination Act (NCAE) to institutionalize a mechanism which will provide a redirection of skills development program in the tertiary level. It specifically aims to harmonize and match the supply coming from post-secondary institution with that of the demand of the countrys job market. Latest data from the Commission on Higher Education and the Depart-

Escudero pushes job matching for grads

Sen. ESCudErO ment of Labor and Employment show that more than 700,000 graduates are expected to join the labor market on top of some 564,000 college graduates who are still looking for jobs. The countrys labor force grows annually with these new college graduates, yet firms oftentimes
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