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1 Army killed, 2 wounded in Albuera ambush

ORMOC CITY One soldier was killed and two others wounded when a troop on their way back to headquarters from an interior sitio of a barangay in Albuera, Leyte, the next town from this city, was ambushed at around 4;00 PM of Friday, November 30. The fatality was identified as Pfc Richard E. Abines of Paranas, Samar. Wounded in action werePfc Jay C. Baysa of Pinabacdao, Samar and Pfc Frederic T. Mar of Jamindan, Capiz. The soldiers were troopers of the 78th IB under the leadership of a 1st Lieutenant Almendras who were at SitioCalitngatnan, Brgy. San Pedro to validate reports of sightings of armed men in the mountains. 16 soldiers were an on the army truck when an estimated group of 10 armed men open fired on the vehicle on a difficult part of the road. Col. Rafael Valencia, newly installed commander of the 802nd brigade here, said despite their loss, they would continue their peace initiatives in the area. Leyte has already been declared manageable-conflict affected area and development-ready, hence the Philippine Army here is more focused at help bringing various development initiatives of government agencies to remote areas, than pursuing a pure military solution to the insurgency problem. Valencia also called on the people not to let the soldiers death be in vain and join hands with the government to pursue peace and progress. with a report from Paul Libres

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Sec. Soliman leads over 40 DSWD top brass in 4-day gab at Leyte Oriental
By Vina p. aquino RegL info officeR, Reg. 8
DSWD Secretary Corazon Dinky Juliano Soliman is set to arrive Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 in Tacloban City for a four day National Development Management Conference (NDMC) with the Departments top brass, including program managers and Regional Directors of the 17 regions of the country. The DSWD Field Office Eight, under the leadership of Regional Director Leticia Diokno, plays host with The Leyte Oriental Hotel as venue of this semi-annual conference. The gathering, which starts on Dec. 5 till the 8th, will bring together the results of program review of the various bureaus in the Department, among other things. Diokno revealed that the Secretary will first witness
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2ND LAWIG FESTIVAL QUEEN. Ms Dindee Athena Maguikay is the triumphant winner of the crown as 2nd Lawig Festival Queen of Palompon, Leyte during the festival queen pageant in the evening of December 2, 2012. She was crowned by Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez and Leyte board member Atty. Carlo P. Loreto, who is also said to be the incoming vice-governor of Leyte. Ms. Maguikay, incidentally, is a full scholar of the Congressional Spouses Foundation through the auspices of its vice-president Richard Gomez.

Isabel Mayor suspends brgy chair for buying own fathers van passed off as an ambulance
ISABEL, LEYTE A village chairman in this industrial town was put under a 60-day preventive suspension for an alleged anomalous purchase of a surplus vehicle that was converted into an ambulance, but which turned out to be owned by his father. The Sangguniang Bayan of this town recommended the suspension of Paterno R. Hermoso Jr., village chair of Brgy. Sto. Nio, after he failed to submit his answer to the allegations against him. Hermoso asked for an extension of 15 days to file his answer, but did not, and instead asked for another 15-day extension again. The SB did not grant him an additional extension, saying it was a waiver on his right to present evidence to refute the charges against him. Acting on the SBs recommendation, Mayor Saturnino Medina Jr. issued an implementing
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Richard Gomez coordinates with RMG, Army to prepare for Pablo; Lucy enrols 20,000 with PhilHealth
ORMOC CITY Richard Gomez, the mayoralty bet of the Liberal Party for this city, is coordinating with the regional mobile group (RMG) and the Philippine Army in preparing for the eventuality that supertyphoon Pablo will make landfall in Leyte and hit Ormoc and the 4th district. Legal counsel Atty. Coeli Fiel said that Gomez, as early as Sunday morning, has ordered the Serbisyong Gomez staff to prepare food packs and other contingencies, in case the need arises. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in Leyte Island by Tuesday, December 4, weather forecasts indicate. Fiel added that evacuation areas have also been identified and plans mapped out on how the police and Army can coordinate ef-

NEWS

Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 2012

DOH, JICA names volunteer health worker from Ormoc as Outstanding Community Health Team member
By nino antonio ViLLaLino
ORMOC CITY - A volunteer health worker from this city was named 2012 Outstanding Community Health Team (CHT) Member by the Department of Health (DOH), Japan International Cooperative Assistance (JICA), and the City Health Office (CHO) during the 1st CHT Conference in the country on November 29, 2012 held at Pongos Hotel, this city. Nerissa Lumanta of Brgy. San Pablo, this city, was teary-eyed as she delivered her message after receiving her plaque and gifts as most outstanding CHT member in the city. She received her award from DOH Assistant Secretary for Operations-Visayas Cluster Dr. Paulyn Jean OUTSTANDING CHT MEMBER Nerissa Lumanta receives her trophy from (l-r) DOH regional Russel -Ubial, DOH-8 Re- director Dr. Jaime Bernadas, Asec. Ubial and Jicas Ms Saito. gional Director Dr. Jaime Bernadas, JICA Philippines their hard work. that the CHT Conference is Governor, now Energy SecSection Chief Yukari Saito, From them, the top the first in the country. The retary Carlos Jericho Petilla and CHO chief Dr. Nelita five awardees were named. conference was conceptual- was cited for his Mother Navales. They are Aileen dela Cruz, ized long before after the Bles Birthing Clinic conIn her speech, Lumanta Gina Cabudlay, Nerissa Lu- CHT was mobilized but cept. So successful was his thanked the sponsors for manta, Asuncion Quirante, never did they plan to have framework that some local recognizing their efforts as and Carmelita Abao. it in region 8, particularly government units (LGUs) CHT members in ensuring Asec. Ubial remarked Ormoc, she divulged. are learning from it and that all pregnant moms are that Eastern Visayas is now To recall, Leyte prov- emulating the program. healthy. She had been to dif- making history again in ince was put in the health see HeaLtH p. 8 ferent places, she stressed, public health. She revealed map after former Leyte just to bring governments service to the door of every household. Dr. Ma. Lourdes Lampong of CHO said Lumanta was the only CHT member who bothered to inculcate in the minds of her clients pregnancy risks. Moreover, she would remind pregnant moms-clients through text message a day prior to their prenatal schedule, a personal innovation that earned her the award. She also got the highest approval rating from her punters, Lampong revealed. That day, 26 other CHT members from the five COURTESY CALL TO CONG. LUCY TORRES-GOMEZ. DOH Asec. Ubial and Dr. Jaime health districts of the city Bernadas, together with some regional health officials, met with Cong. Gomez to talk about some were also recognized for health related concerns. They are seen in a pose for posterity with Richard Gomez.

forts to evacuate people, in case of need. Gomez, who studied disaster preparedness and risk reduction in Korea, said it is imperative that officials should prepare well in advance for an expected natural calamity to hit, especially when already forecasted like a typhoon, rather than wait for a knee-jerk. Meanwhile, it was learned that of all congressmen in the province, Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez has the highest number of sponsored Philhealth beneficiaries for January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013, said Misael F. Paigan, OIC of PhilHealth Ormoc. The congresswoman NOW SHOWING has enrolled 20,000 benDEC. 5-11, 2012 eficiaries to the universal health program for 2012 Twilight: and 2013, said Paigan, costing around P 34-million from her Priority Next showing: Development Assistance Suddenly its Fund (PDAF). We have already encoded Magic the names of these ben*Showings could change without prior notice. eficiaries and now we FOR INQUIRIES: are only waiting for the CALL TEL NOS. 561-6445; 255-3273 memorandum of underWE ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK! standing already, the Subscribe to us at our account

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Reaching the Children in Day Care Centers through

SUPPLEMENTAL FEEDING!

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The Department came up with a framework in partnership with civil society in implementing institutionalizing, and promoting good governance and management. As part of the convergence and complementation efforts in partnership with NGOs, POs, and CSOs, the DSWD implemented the Bantay; Gabay, Tulay and Kaagapay initiative.

Bantay Conduct of anti-corruption campaign and activities. Different CSOs help curb corruption by helping in the The food supplementation allocated is 12.70 per child for 120 days hot validation of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries nationwide. meal feeding. The aim is to improve malnutrition problems and promote They also attend community assemblies and assist in the healthy and nutritious meal for pre-school children. conduct of Compliance Verification Systems (CVS).
In this program, the parents manage the feeding program based on a Kaagapay Projects and activities on anti-poverty and prepared meal cycle using available indigenous and locally-processed food capability building seminars. Various organizations lead in advocacy and implementation of support social protection materials. They are weighed at the start of the feeding and a monthly weighing programs in line with the convergence efforts with civil soci- thereafter is being done to determine improvement in their nutritional status. ety. From livelihood programs, outreach and advocacies, to scholarships and provisions of needed resources. the trainings of the beneficiaries. Other faith-based organiTulay Implementation of feedback and monitoring zations and NGOs help in the facilitation of various family mechanism. CSOs assist in implementation of various social development sessions. Some CSOs provide assistance in the conduct of outreach program for children and out-of-school protection advocacies and needed documentation. youth. Livelihood, technical assistance and entrepreneurial Gabay Extending technical assistance especially during trainings are conducted

A total of 106, 209 pre-schoolers regionwide are now being served in 3, 918 Day Care Centers in 133 municipalities and cities!

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

THE GENERAL PUBLIC is hereby informed that ANNALYN CABAHUG is no longer connected in any way with Rodriguez Burger and Bread Corporation (with trade name Mayongs Bakeshop and Snackhouse). Any transaction entered into by the above persons in the name of the company will not be honored.

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the Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement with local chief executives of the Set 6 municipalities covered by the PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (PANTAWID PAMILYA) upon her arrival. To be held at the San Juanico Golf and Country Club, the event expects the attendance of the Mayors of Tunga and Isabel of Leyte, Anahawan and Padre Burgos of Southern Leyte, and Lawaan, Guiuan, Mercedes, and Sulat, all of Eastern Samar. The World Vision, through its Associate Director for Visayas, Ernie Macabenta, will also be around for the same purpose but in partnership with the DSWD in the implementation of the Departments Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program. One of the objectives of the Modified CCT is to bring back children from the streets to more suitable, decent and permanent home and re-unite with their families. Following the program for the MOA Signing is a Press Conference with the Secretary at the same venue. All members of the press are invited. Director Diokno, on the other hand, reported that the guests, over 40 of them, will be treated to a welcome party themed as Cultural Night to be hosted by the Secretary. This will be held on the evening of Dec. 5 at The Leyte Oriental Hotel. Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez will also throw a Hawaiian-inspired Fellowship Night at the Patio Victoria at San Jose in Tacloban on Dec. 6.

Fake friends are like noodles, they get soft when the water get hot. -- Joekidia Sims

Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 2012

Those slimming tea/ coffee can kill!

ALLOW ME first to condole with my friend Ken Enecio and his family for the loss of their Tita Carmen. I didnt know her personally, might have met her sometime in those balikbayan nights, but I know her loss is sorely missed by family and friends. She fought a long battle with cancer, I was told by Ken, and now she is free of the pain. Having seen my mother battle with cancer for almost a year has left me an imprint of what the disease can do to ravage a sufferer. Its debilitating and oftentimes very painful. It also takes a toll on the people who watch over them, day after day, to see the happy person shrivel into an almost empty shell. Id say wherever your Tita Carmen is now, she is at rest. May God bless her soul.
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Faith and the family

NOW THAT we are in the Year of Faith, plus the fact that we just had a synod of bishops focusing on the new evangelization, we need to realize more deeply the indispensable role the family plays in giving teeth to these Church aspirations. We cannot deny that the world is drifting toward godlessness. Right now, we are witnessing a more aggressive type of secular humanism, that is, a humanism that excludes God and that only depends on some human consensus, however it is derived. Many of our public officials are now espousing their own theories and ideas, based more on what is practical and popular, rather than on what our faith teaches us. They believe more in these theories than in the doctrine of our faith, and sometimes put themtheir theories and the faithin direct contrast. Pope Benedict talked recently about practical atheism, the kind that does not profess it formally or publicly, but is lived just the same, because people behave as if God does not exist. Its actually a more dangerous kind, since it hides its true character and can even go through the motions of normal spiritual and moral life. This is what we have to tangle and do battle with. We have to learn how to grapple with its many manifestations, like relativism, materialism, commercialism, hedonism, agnosticism, etc. We have to be familiar with their causes and symptoms, their reasons and other factors that give some life to them. More importantly, we have to know the appropriate weapons to use for the combat. These are mainly the spiritual and supernatural means: prayer, sacrifice, sacraments, doctrine. But we should never neglect all the human means we can muster for this purpose, especially the power to enter into dialogue with everyone in a friendly and cordial way. Yes, we can expect some meaty discussions and exchanges, but we need to understand that these should be pursued in the spirit of truth and charity. We have to be careful with what is called as bitter zeal which usually springs more from pride and self-righteousness than from true love for God and care for others. All of these should be animated by a working piety that definitely starts and is sustained in the context of the family, before it is supported by the schools, the parishes and other similar entities. We need to strengthen the family, and within the family, the institution of marriage, because it is what keeps the family alive and healthy. Parents and the other elders in the family should realize that more than attending to the material needs of the family members, it is the spiritual and moral needs that should be given priority. This is the primary duty of the parents, before it becomes a duty of the teachers, priests, nuns, and other officials and personages involved in the continuing education of children and people in general. Parents therefore have to be properly trained for this grave responsibility. They have to feel more urgently the need for the appropriate formation. They need to know the intricacies
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The history of the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in a nutshell

THERE WAS this event that led the change of the former Mother of the Redeemer Parish to that of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. The single event was when the Archdiocese of Palo saw the Installation of Archbishop John F. Du to lead the Archdiocese after several months of waiting for the replacement of Archbishop Jose Palma who was promoted to the Archdiocese of Cebu. After the installation on the 9th May 2012, one of his official acts was to attend the inauguration of the new church on the 13th October 2012 and to declare that the newly constructed church be a shrine. For the information of the reader, this newly built church came about from its former site by rotating the base 90 degrees from its former position facing north to that facing west and the main door also facing the grotto. There are still many things to be done: the tiling of the floor; that of the ceiling; the garden around its environs; the finishing of an all-purpose hall at the back; the 120 pews to replace the ones that were just borrowed; some other miscellaneous items. Before going into the details, let us thumb the pages of history to get a background. It was on the 8th of December 1984 that the good Archbishop of Palo, Msgr. Cipriano Urgel, signed the Decree of Erection elevating Brgy. Cogon into a Parish. This was to be the first of a succession of parishes (8 in all?) that was whittled away from the mother parish, the Parish of Sts. Peter & Paul, Ormoc City. Cogon grass symbolizes the character and culture of the early settlers in the said area: resilience, beauty, adaptability to new ideas, consistence in its pursuit of truth and ambition, majestic in its swaying of the leaves with the
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I may not know Ms Carmen Enecio but I knew Bicbic, who seemed to be everybodys favorite facial expert and wax lady at Dettie Panis. She was also a good masseuse and once worked at Bong Allosas parlor at the Ormoc Centrum. I came to know Bicbic at Bongs parlor. She would soon be my suki for home massages, aside from Luz (who I think is also everybodys favorite home masseuse right now that to book her services, you have to text her early morning). One night, after Bongs parlor had closed, she asked me if I could find her a full time job because she needed a monthly pay to meet her motorcycles monthly amortization. The buhay-buhay was good from the home massage bookings she had, but she believed having a steady monthly income was better. It was just so that I knew Dettie Panis was opening a salon here. So I texted Dettie and she said she was looking for good attendants for her parlor. Soon, Bicbic and a few of Bongs former staff would train with her. So around three weeks ago, it came as a surprise to me when I learned that she died. Later, I learned that around two days after I saw her last, when I had my underarm waxed at Detties, she passed away to a heart attack. I remembered her telling me she had just been diagnosed with a swollen heart. While she blamed a wrong diagnosis of pneumonia and taking the wrong meds, it is suspected that she died from a drastic slimming regimen that took a toll on her heart. Even her boyfriend thinks as much. He said that after taking her slimming regimen seriously (which she started over a year ago), Bicbic did not stop taking all kinds of slimming coffees and teas. She had already lost a lot of weight and because she had always been on the chubby side, her newfound slimness apparently excited her so much that she just couldnt stop trying to lose weight. Aside from taking slimming teas and coffee, she took up running. Her BF said that she wasnt sleeping that much already. She was on caffeine and whatever chemicals are there on those concoctions, and wearing her heart out with running. I did a little research about the matter and, yes, these concoctions could be lethal. In fact, some known appetite suppressants that are
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Worship or X.
PEOPLE USE prayers of unknown age and origin. One prayer e.g. has as opening words: Holy Mary, Mother of God. As a layman I wonder from a theological, logical and philosophic point of view, if these words are acceptable. As for Holy Mary there is nothing in the New Testament that prevents Christian faith to address the mother of Jesus, the Son of Man, as Holy Mother. For God nothing is impossible. (Maybe conceptio virginalis or the Greek parthenogenesis would lead our associations of ideas away from earthly maculation.) In the Middle Ages, the original sin and also Marys conception, was then usually phrased immaculata. In 1854 Pope Pius IX published a bulla Ineffabilis Deus. And yes, who can talk about and describe/define God with all certainty. Not even mystics can. If mother of God stands for Mother of Christ, then faith can accept it. But if, even in a prayer, an earthly woman is said to be a mother of God, then a new question turns up: who created the Creator? A creatrix? That question is very close to blasphemy, I admit. Praying is an individual and therefore I do not impose my reflections on anyone, nor do I judge. The worship of saints is similar to that of Holy Mary. As human beings they are inspired by God, as we all are, aware thereof or not. In the Library of Philosophy and Theology, Ian T. Ramsey has many challenging observations in his book Religious Language, 1957. It is surprising to know from Ramsey p.131 that Christian apologists of both liberal and conservative persuasions have meant that the Virgin Birth appears once and for all as a matter of physiology and nothing else. As often, I add: God/Creator is One, but we sometimes imagine/picture Him as a Trinity. In some prayers we say: --- in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Mark you, we do use plural and say 3 names for 3 separate persons. From this remark make your own conclusions. If you have, tell curious me. For me it is an irrelevant question and matter if God is Trinity and of what gender/sex. God is One and All. A paradox from Tertullianus supports my reasons. Ultimately Faith gives the ultimate answer. As humans we do not master Gods True Words. +++ In good time I wish all of you a calm, peaceful Christmas. Email: collanderjan@yahoo.com

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Instead of party lists, lets have regional senators

THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas Day has started and the oft-repeated warning we hear is the warning to beware of buying fake Christmas lights. My concern, as a septuagenarian, is about too much soft drinks being served in our homes during parties or even during ordinary meals. Personally, the soft-drink conglomerate COCA COLA and PEPSI COLA are just as worse as the influence of oil conglomerates like SHELL, CALTEX, etcetera, on our daily lives. Allow me to start on soft drinks. I recall that on my first official trip to Taiwan in the late 60s, the only soft-drink served there in small restaurants, grocery or roadside stores were guava soft drinks. The relocation of the U.S. Bases to Taiwan, due to strong activist movement in our country, was only starting. Hence, Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola soft drinks were only found in pricey tourist hotels and restaurants. However, I really liked the guava fruit juice. I saw many guava soft drink bottling plants and the local agricultural official brought us to their wide guava plantations. The local agriculturist told us the seedlings came from our country. The ripe guavas had average sizes of our closed fists due to the temperate climate. The yellow skin with red core of embedded seeds indeed was our native guava variety which we call in waray and kana as limbahon. On our first visit there, we were surprised to see that the guava trees were tied with ropes near the top which were pulled and shaken mostly by children (pupils) and adults from sunrise to sunset. For how many days, we failed to inquire. The reason was Taiwan has had no typhoon passing over it the past two years, causing the guavas to bear less fruits. They said guavas belong to sadistic tree kinds that need to be hurt by breaking their branches during typhoons or the like, to bear fruit. They are like the santol or mango which had to be nicked on their trunks by bolos or axes.
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P in rice
Re the ongoing controversy over Party Lists supposedly to represent marginalized sectors, my non-legalese mind being a civil engineer tells me that Congress could declare the Party List System as illegal since the law has not been ratified by a nationwide Plebiscite. It was hurriedly implemented after the nations euphoria of People Power. Congresspersons are mandated to serve their constituents from the richest to the poorest within their Districts, and congressional districts were based on population ever since the 1935 Constitution was created. In simple arithmetic, our present Congress should be aware that there has been a huge increase in population already and it is imperative for them to PASS A LAW CREATING MORE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS BASED ON CURRENT POPULATION. With much reduced constituents per district, there is no reason why they cannot be all served well, including the poorest of the poor. In fact, at present, it is the marginalized sectors that are the most attended to by incumbents and especially those running for reelections, since they are easy to consolidate and paid during VOTE BUYING. The Party Lists, which actually do not serve the marginalized sectors of society, should be declared null and void. Prioritize INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS based on current population and in tandem, a bill should be filed to ELECT SENATORS BY REGION. Also based on population, the number of Senators per region can be increased to THREE instead of two. There was a time when all Senators came from Luzon, of course due to population and the number of voters. The last time a Senator was elected from Region VIII was Senator Dioscoro Avelino from Samar who was more popular for his (in)famous
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FOR ITS GROWTH and yield, rice also needs P or phosphorus. But about 60 per cent of rain-fed lowland rice is cultivated in phosphorus-poor soil. The need to use phosphorus fertilizer is thus necessary otherwise the yield could be very low. But rock phosphate, which is the source of this precious mineral, is expensive and is a non-renewable source. A gene that raises rice yields by enhancing root growth and phosphorus absorption in low quality soils has been identified in a species of rice in India and successfully introduced into other rice varieties, researchers reported. Scientists and rice breeders have known for years that Kasalath rice is efficient at nutrient absorption, but only now have they succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for this important trait. Researchers identified the gene after analyzing part of the Kasalath DNA where it was thought to be located and comparing it with other rice varieties without the trait. Using conventional breeding methods, they introduced the gene into a few rice types in Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan and found that it raised yields by up to 20 percent. The gene enhances phosphorus uptake in low phosphorus conditions. The superior breeding lines could be released to farmers in Indonesia in about 2-3 years. These have already been developed using conventional breeding methods -- by pollinating the flowers of a native Indonesian rice species with pollen from the Kasalath. For other Asian countries, the gene will be put into their local varieties through conventional breeding but this would take a

about 4-5 years. By using conventional breeding techniques, in this case, cross-pollination, there are no issues related to genetic modification. Food safety concerns and regulatory hurdles for transgenic rice (where a gene is physically inserted into plant DNA in a laboratory) can translate into years or even decades of testing before the strain reaches markets. The gene, PSTOL1, allows rice crops to thrive in soil that has low levels of phosphorus, a nutrient that promotes root growth, winter hardiness and hastens maturity. Plants deficient in phosphorus are often stunted. But it does not mean that if you have this gene that the plants dont need phosphorus anymore. The rice plants with the gene may be able to exploit the soil a little better so the harvest is better. They may make better use of fertilizer because they can take it up more efficiently. If there is a bigger root system, then the plant can take it up better and they can have better access to the patches where the phosphorus is. This is good news since there are many lands that are phosphorus-deficient and hence cannot grow food crops very well. More efficient crops will definitely result to greater yield. It is an important research output to many countries whose main crop is rice. Will the Philippines now become an exporter instead of importer of rice? Or is the problem beyond the realm of science?

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Matinahuron, Lydia Dear Lyds, Ang PBB mao ang Performance Based Bonus (MC No. 2012 03). Gawas sa PBB duna pa silay 13th month pay, year-end cash bonus, og productivity enhancement incentive (PEI). Ang PBB ihatag niadtong mga empleyado nga nagtinarong. Dili sa mga nagpa badlong. Wa nimo sila ikiha peru tan-awa, ang kwarta toa hinoon nila. Angay kang moreklamo aron maundang ang ilang tinonto. Paginabtik sa imong pagka asawa aron ang imong bana di mokaliwa. Karon, ang kabit pay migunit. Sonod, ikaw na ang mamunit. Sa kanunay, Maning G. Golo e.g.gololaw@gmail.com 09155595449

What govt can do to get the ailing coco from the rut
WHAT IS amazing about the low prices of copra (half-cooked or smoked coconut meat) which at present is fetching at P15 a kilo resicada in traders price in Tacloban and about P9 per kilo farm gate price, is that cooking oil processed from coconut remains at all time high. It defies the economics law that when the raw materials used for processing the finished or refined products are low in price, the finished products will be sold at a corresponding lower price also. But it is not the case with cooking oil which remains at a high price when the coco raw materials used are at an all time low. What is happening here since it defies economic logic? One reason being advanced for this steep drop of copra prices is the economic squeeze on importations being applied by China on agricultural products from the Philippines, like bananas and also coconut raw materials or finished products thru reduced volume of imports on these goods due to the countrys territorial dispute in the West Philippine sea with China. But this reported economic squeeze being applied by China on agricultural imports from the country which results in low demand for these products, including copra meal and cooking oil and consequently to the low prices for coconut based raw materials is just part of the problem of the ailing coconut industry. With more than a billion people to feed daily, China has to turn to other substitute products to replace its reduced demand for coconut oil and also copra meal for its hog industry, such as the higher priced palm oil from Malaysia, or even the more expensive soya bean oil. Sooner or later, China has to face economic realities and accordingly act in its best interests. It has been trumpeted repeatedly that the coconut tree and its fruit have more than 1,001 uses or by-products. But there are no existing programs for an intensive research & development (R & D) on the discovery or further development of potential uses and derivative goods from coco oil, aside perhaps from virgin coconut oil and its medical benefits. For other potential products, like biodiesel and the production of organic/chemical compounds as components in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, little has been done in terms of research to develop these alternative goods to enhance the added value for coco oil. It has been proven that coco oil can be processed into biodiesel but the reported production cost of coco biodiesel for one liter is P80 which is much higher than the current retail cost of P48 a liter of diesel from crude oil, so there is no demand now of coco biodiesel. Research on how to reduce the production cost of biodiesel is imperative. Also on how to reduce the moisture content of biodiesel, as reported by Engr. Louie Tordillo, one of the columnists of EV Mail, that causes corrosion in the fuel lines of cars and which becomes a hindrance in the further use of coco diesel. An intensive R & D program for these additional potential uses of coco oil is what is lacking now, either run by a government entity or by any private research institution. Also an aggressive marketing strategy for the expanded consumption of coconut products to counter the

Dear Atty. Golo,

Bonus

Ang akong bana siaw kaayo. Ang among tresorera, biuda, iyang gikabit. Naa pod sa munisipyo mag trabaho ang akong bana. Ako unta siyang ikiha peru kon ma preso, wa na pod siyay sweldo. Duha ra ba among college. Karong bag-o, wa ko makagunit sa iyang bonus. Ang iyang kabit maoy migunit. Kinsa man diay makagunit sa bonus, ang asawa o ang kabit? Naa ra ba kono silay bonus nga PBB, unsa man na, Pinoy Big Brother? Mora na diay silag artista! Maglagot gani ko ako jud silang ikiha. negative propaganda foisted by competitors on the alleged adverse health effects of coco oil has not been implemented and sustained either by government or by any private groups of coconut producers. The marketing campaign for coco oil should include research data on the beneficial effects of its continued use to unmask as false the claims against coco oil by the competition. So here comes the P100-Billion or even the reduced recent valuation of P70-B of the recovered coco levy to be released as a manna from heaven for the benefit of the impoverished farmers and the improvement of the coco industry. This huge amount from the levy funds is a big opportunity to fund these research programs and must not be dissipated thru inutile and reckless spending programs to benefit only a few privileged group. The issue now is whether to entrust the recovered levy funds to a government agency to administer or to a private trust organization. Considering the past track record of government failures in administering huge funds and the mindless wastage of funds entrusted to it, many farmer-beneficiaries prefer that the trust funds be handled by a private group.

The Gospel on Sunday

December 9, 2012
Second Sunday of Advent - Year C

Luke 3: 1 - 6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysani-as tetrarch of Abilene, in the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness; and he went into all the region about the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

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2012 Fiesta Message
Fellow Palomponganons, visitors, and friends: We welcome all of you to witness the 228th Fiesta Celebrations in honor of our patron saint, Sr. San Francisco Javier. The year 2012 is a fruitful year for us and this is due to the unified mandate of Palomponganons gave us in 2010. It became the aspirations of your elected officials, both individually and collectively to focus on one common purpose: The well-being of our municipality and our people. That was the message you wanted us to hear and we have reciprocated by working together as a team, setting aside personal interest in favor of the common good. Adding to the goodness that has been provided to us by God Almighty is Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez herself. She is one such precious gift to us because she is able to deliver in a mere span of two years what others failed to do in 25 years. The work ethic of Lucy Torres is simply superb. Likewise, another great worker in the public service whose work ethic is also immeasurable is Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla who is now our Secretary of Energy. It is our pleasure to be working with these people. In 2013, with the help of Almighty God, your Sangguniang Bayan members and I will be working with other great men, Dominic Petilla and Carlo Loreto. The sustainable ecological solid waste management where we have our materials recovery facility and segregation of waste at source; The sustainable coastal resource management and protection of our aquatic resources, and the protection of our remaining timberland; The identification of soil in our Municipality thru a Soil Map with the aid of agricultural experts where we can help and guide farmers what crops to plant and cultivate. This will maximize agricultural production; The construction of school buildings and classrooms in certain barangays; In line with these undertakings, our local funds for these projects are sourced from your taxes and regulatory fees you paid to our municipal treasurer which is classified as the local income, and from our share in the internal revenue taxes which you paid to the BIR such as the corporate and individual income taxes, in the year 2011. Those were the direct where ions your taxes go. For the year 2011, our local revenues or income totaled P23M from the following sources: income from the water system services amounting to more than P7.2M; regulatory fees amounting to more than P5.3M income from the public market amounting to more than P5.1M; income from the municipal business taxes amounting to P2.3M; income from the eco-tourism in Kalanggaman and Tabuk Islands amounting to more than P3Mwith the help of the Palompon Municipal Eco-Tourism Council, Inc. ; income from our share in the real property taxes amounting to P1M. 2012, we expect that we will surpass our 2011 local revenues. With the PDAF of Congresswoman Torres-Gomez and the funds from the Governor, complementing each other, we will be able to achieve more for the municipality of Palompon. In our 2013 Roadmap for Sustainable Development of our municipality, we will tackle on the following:

Consequently, in the year 2012, we have been able to efficiently Congresswoman Lucy also caused the construction of the Ecodeliver basic services down to the barangay level, such as: Tourism Building which can accommodate tourists seeking to explore The ongoing construction of the Palompon-Matag-ob Nation- the beauty of nature in Kalanggaman island; al Highway, always promised by people running for congressman Just recently, the Tinabilan National High School Annex estabevery election, but now becoming a reality under Congresswoman lished in 2005, the first accessible public and free high school in our Lucy Torres-Gomez; municipality is now known as the Palompon National High School The asphalting of Rizal Street with the enactment of RA 10274 sponsored by Congresswoman TorAccordingly, we have maximized the utilization of our munici- res. This means that its maintenance and operations, the salaries of pal funds, provincial funds under Governor Petilla and the Priority its teachers, and other expenses are now assured in the succeeding Development Assistance Fund of Cong. Lucy for the following annual national budgets. projects: As the year 2012 is ending, we have already prepared a roadmap The rehabilitation and improvement of barangay roads; for our municipality for the year 2013 and beyond by the formulation The electrification project down to sitio level; The enrollment of indigents in the Philhealth program so that of our 2013 Annual Investment Plan (AIP) which is approved by the Municipal Development Council composed of 50 barangay captains they can avail of Philhealth benefits; The improvement of our facilities and services in the Rural and non-government organizations. For the realization of our 2013 Health Units and in the strategic catchment areas, and the birthing Roadmap, we look forward working with Congresswoman Torres and the next governor of Leyte, another great man in the making, centers in the field; The development, improvement and expansion of our mu- Dominic Petilla. nicipal water system services; As we prepare for the implementation of our 2013 Roadmap, The development of Kalanggaman Island as a local and we have already in our coffers a total local income in the amount of foreign tourist destination; more than P22.2M as of October 31, 2012. By the end of December,

The continued construction and development of access roa and thoroughfares; The construction and maintenance of canals and munici drainage system especially Masaba Spring, in flooded areas; The construction of Palompon Social Center; Construction of Slaughterhouse; Site development of Baywalk part II; Development of barangay water systems; Continued expansion of the Palompon water system servic The Computerization program of the Municipal hall; Sustainable electrification program; Develpoment of Communal irrigation system; Barangay livelihood programs; Sustainable eco-tourism projects which will include a Terrestr Adventure Park Zip-line in Brgy. Liberty, construction of cottages kalanggaman, and construction of board walk and birds viewing hi watershed protection and and rehabilitation of forest reservatio development of Masaba spring, and the establishment of Santia Mountain Park, construction of tourist passengers port; Sustainable medical services to indigents; Agricultural support services; Anti-crime campaign; And Others for the benefit of the people; We are doing this as we owe the next generation the finest p formance so we can give them a best place to live in. Thank you. MAAYONG PISTA KANATONG TANAN.. HON. RAMON C. ONATE Municipal Mayor Palompon, Leyte

DIY - Bling that Purse

DO YOU know that its possible to make new things out of the old? Aside from its cheaper (hubby thanking the high heavens for it, hahaha), its therapeutic and gets my creative juices flowing.Every now and then when inspired, I dabble in DIYs. Ive done a few that I can blog about ,but I am excited to share the one Ive done yesterday. Bought a few dozens of rhinestones in different sizes at Kings Warehouse here in Ormoc City 2 weeks ago. But to my dismay, looked too small for the purse I wanted to revamp it with. So when I went to Tacloban and chanced on hair clips that has rhinestones on it (I got it at a wholesale price of Php105.00 or USD2.00 which has about 20 hairclips!). I grabbed a pack and pulled it off from the clips when we got back to Ormoc the other day! These are the heart rhinestones in Baby Pink, Fuchsia, Red and Blue. Uber cute huh!The rest of the stones filled in the spaces between. What youll need: -Rhinestones in different hues and sizes -Glue gun -Glue stick -An old purse or bag that needs a facelift

Inas

Household Tips

How to remove bad smell from ou hands?

Solution: Slice a calamansi and sqeez juice to your hands for a few minutes to r move smell from onion, fish, crabs etc
Helpful Tip: Before I used a glue gun on the rhinestones, I arranged it on top of the bag and made a pattern and took photos of it from my phone. So when I started to permanently glue the stones to my bag, I have photos to guide me.

Cooking time for pasta will be faster you add the salt while the water is boilin rather than when you add it before.

For those health conscious peopl it would be advisable that when cookin chicken, take out skin since majority of th fat of chicken is stored in their skin.

For more tips, you can watch Inas Hous hold Tips at PRTV 12 Tacloban Bida k Inay every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturda at 6pm or you can read my column in E Mail every week or you can email me at in ashouseholdtips@yahoo.com
And now the finished product! Im still thinking tho if Id bling it all the way or leave it just like that. What do you think? Happy crafting! xoxo Apple

I got really nice colors of this beautiful heart rhinestones.

INAS HOUSEHOLD TIPS will be back o a regular basis again. We had some technic problems when our mother computer crashe and were working to retrieve a lot of materia from it yet.

2nd Lawig Festival

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ALOMPON, LEYTE The 2nd Lawig Festival held in this town on December 2 in honor of its patron saint, St. Francis Xavier or Seor San Iko, as some residents fondly call him, was equally a success as the first one last year, as organizers moved to adopt changes to improve on gaps it encountered in 2011. And it seems that the saint likes the festival in his honor too, quipped Mayor Ramon Oate who noted that for the past two fiestas it was held, the town has had sunny weather. He said that before the 1st festival last year, it would always rain but now, even with super typhoon Pablo said to be coming straight to Leyte, the skies were cloudless and sunny throughout the day. This year, the festival was divided into three categories: high school, institutional and the higantes. Vice-Mayor Georgina L. Arevalo said this was because they noted that lumping together the elementary students, high school with young adults like college students, the Sangguniang Kabataan, etc. in one category disadvantaged the very young.

Nonetheless, the Taberna High School, defending champion, took home the champions trophy again this year. Second place went to Tinabilan National High School, and third place went to the Palompon National High School, newly created through the sponsorship of Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez. The Palompon Institute of Technology, soon to be Palompon Polytechnic State University, was adjudged first place in the institutional category with the Sangguniang Kabataan romping away with the 2nd place and the Association of Barangay Councils with the 3rd place. The higantes which got the judges nod were those of Brgy. Ipil 2 (1st), Brgy. Central 3 (2nd) and Brgy. Central 1 (3rd). Mayor Oate said higantes or giants had always figured in Palompons cultural depictions in the past. It is surmised they are how the locals then called the Spaniards who first came to shore in the town a few centuries ago. In a previous interview with Dr. John Kent Juanero, then chairman of the 1st festival committee, he said they decided to call the festival Lawig which means to sail on in English. Palompon is a coastal town and

its history will forever be tied to the seas and of sailing on. In fact, it is a town known to have many worldclass sailors, being home to the soonto-be Palompon Polytechnic State University. St. Francis Xavier himself is a known sailor, hopping from one island to another in the East during his youth, spreading the faith and converting natives to Christianity. Same as last year, this years Lawig Festival tries to depict Palompons journey through time. The basic steps were choreographed by Ricky Ligaton from Ormoc City. The Lawig Festival Queen pageant once more capped the day. 12 festival queents from the participating groups paraded on stage. In the end, it was Ms Dindee Athena Maguikay of the Palompon North District that grabbed the crown. She was also named Most Photogenic, Best in Festival Gown, and Ms Tourism. She also bested the others in the text votes. The 1st runner-up was the equally lovely Caryl Donayre of the PIT while Frances Mae Gochoco was named 2nd runner up. Donayre romped off with the Best in Production and Best in Dance Presentation awards. Festival Queen Maguikay was presented her prize by Mayor Ramon Oate and crowned by Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez and Leyte board member Atty. Carlo Loreto. The runner-ups were presented their awards and trophies by Ms Mila Japzon, chair of the board of judges, and Mr. Perry Deen. Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez, in her short talk, congratulated the Palomponganons for launching the festival and reiterated how grateful she is to the townsfolk for showing her their overwhelming support in the last elections. She said that the only thing she can do to return their support for her is to do the best she can for them, by bringing them meaningful projects and programs and hoped she has not disappointed them.

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doctor-prescribed only are even recommended to be taken on a short span only since it could also damage the heart, how much more these teas and drinks which we dont know what went into. Bicbic was 32. She was at the prime of her life. I also know a few people who are trying to lose weight doing it her way. Please, dont. The best way to lose weight is see your doctor first. And have a diet prescribed. A lot of people have been asking me how I have lost weight, and I always tell them its just through a sensible 1,500-calorie diet. I still eat rice (three cups a day), but Ive cut down on the meat, oil and sugar. I exercise, too, and regret not having been acquainted with the treadmill earlier. I love the machine so much I can stay on it up to one and a half hours. Of course, Ive cut down on the booze. I seldom drink now and if I do, compensate gained calories with exercise to lose it. I dont even like drinking much now, it almost always gives me a terrible hangover the next day. Its called calorie counting and understanding the dynamics of the food you eat. Dr. Chunito Yu recommended it to me after lecturing me for a few minutes of what some kind of food do to your body. A cup of rice (regular sized cup and not the ones they use for halo-halo) is 300 grams. Times three a day, it makes 900. The remaining 600 calories can be a match box size of meat (one in the morning, one at noon and one at dinner) plus a cup of veggies for fiber. Sweets are to be avoided but if impossible, like in parties,

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just take a slice instead of five. Too much oil is to be avoided also. So my fried egg is oil-free, which actually does not qualify it to be called fried. Ive even found an economical way to cook it. Together with what I fancy to eat for breakfast (a slice of ham, Spam, hotdog, etc.), I put it on my toaster tray, break an egg beside it and cook it for around 7 minutes. Voila, I have a cooked breakfast just after I had done stirring my coffee (sugar-free, 3-in-one) and cooling it a little so it wont scald. Ive been on this diet for more than a year now and lost almost 30 pounds already. I hope I can still lose more. And I hope Bicbic listened to me when I advised her to keep away from all those dieting fad drinks and what-nots. What a waste of a beautiful young life!

Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 2012

GOMEZ .... from P. 2

chief divulged. For the LGU category, Leyte Province has the highest number of enrolled beneficiaries in the region, Paigan added. Paigan said that Leyte province currently sponsors 250,000 households in the whole province. On the other hand, he added that An Waray, as party list, has committed even a higher number of household beneficiaries than that of congresswoman Gomez, but he cannot exactly say how many as PhilHealth Tacloban is handling the account. It was also observed that Ormoc City, on the other hand, has only 5,356 households enrolled in the program, a lems started. At Cebu, the proprietor of VMC Auto (Phil) Clinic where his father s car was converted into an ambulance, refused to become part of the ruse. VMC Auto (Phil) Clinic proprietor Vicente Colinares Cabilan, in his affidavit, said he never joined in the bidding for the ambulance. He was not a vehicle supplier but only repaired cars. The only transaction he had with Hermoso was when he brought a Hyundai Grace with Plate No. HCU-365 to their shop to have it converted into an ambulance. Based on their records, Cabilan said the barangay chairman paid them P 116, 193.00 with a LandBank check. They gave him in return a Chinabank check as change. Cabilan attached a photocopy of the returned check to his affidavit. Hermoso then brought home the ambulance without an official receipt. The ambulance, supposed to be brand new surprised villagers when it turned out to be obviously second-hand and converted. Even so, barangay treasurer Maria Perlita A. Dublin said in her sworn affidavit that despite having no OR to show for the first payment, Hermoso continued to pester her to issue the check for the remaining 50% which she refused. Thereafter, the barangay chairman terminated her services. That the ambulance was second hand also did not escape the eagle eyes of the locals. Former barangay meager and just a fraction of the citys population and its annual income, said a businessman who requested not to be identified. Paigan is optimistic that with Lucys huge enrolment, the impact of their programs can now be felt by their target clients.By Nino Antonio Villalino & LMJ

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order on November 15, 2012, effective immediately upon service by the local government officer. The respondent Hermoso has since received the suspension order on November 21, with first councilor Dolly Valerie G. Bertulfo installed as acting barangay chairman. The complaint against Hermoso stems from the purchase of a surplus ambulance with the use of barangay funds which turned out to be a vehicle owned by his father and merely converted into an ambulance in a shop in Cebu. Barangay councilors Dolly Valerie G. Bertulfo, Rafael Laurito, Alfonso Egot and Silvana Nagal filed a complaint against Hermoso for dishonesty, grave misconduct, abuse of authority and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. The barangay councilors said that acknowledging the necessity of having an ambulance for their village, they allocated funds for it from their 20% economic development fund augmented with a portion of their calamity funds and a re-aligned road project. A bidding was held. Three suppliers gave their quotes with VMC Auto (Phil) Clinic based in Cebu declared winner, quoting P 726,000.00 as his best price. To facilitate delivery of the unit, a check of P 363,000 or one-half of the amount was made and hand-carried by Hermoso to Cebu. Thats when his probchairwoman Lita Galos said the ambulances arrival immediately created a buzz because the plate number was familiar. Practically all of the villagers knew it was the plate number of a van that belonged to Hermosos father. The complainants traced the cars provenance with the Land Transportation Office and found out that it was the same Hyundai Grace that the barangay chairmans father bought in 2008. Aside from the same plate number, it had the same chassis and engine number. The council of Isabel said that due to the failure of Hermoso to file his answer despite given ample time and an extension, they consider him to have waived his right to present evidence on his behalf. Hence, they are recommending his preventive suspension as there is a great probability that his continuance in office could influence the witnesses or pose threat to the safety and integrity of the records and evidences. The beleaguered barangay chairman, on the other hand, has asked the Court this week to issue a temporary restraining order against the implementation of his suspension, claiming he was denied due process. Through counsel Atty. Edgardo Cordeo, Hermoso claims the complaint filed against him was politically motivated as he openly supports the opposition camp of Mayor Medina. By Lalaine M. Jimenea

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Samar City of Calbayog NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LERMA SALURIO ENRIQUEZ, petitioner, has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from LERMA IGNACIA to LERMA in the Certificate of Live Birth of LERMA IGNACIA B. SALURIO who was born on July 31, 1969 at CALBAYOG CITY, SAMAR and whose parents are LEONARDO SALURIO and LUZ BROZAS bearing registry number 69-299. Any person adversely affected by said petition my file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than December 03, 2012. (Sgd.) FE D. QUEROLJICO City Civil Registrar EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, 2012

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Samar City of Calbayog NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LEA VILLENA CATADA, petitioner, has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from NANCY to LEA in the Certificate of Live Birth of NANCY VILLENA who was born on May 16, 1967 at CALBAYOG CITY, SAMAR and whose parents are PLARIDEL VILLENA and LOURDES CABILI bearing registry number 503. Any person adversely affected by said petition my file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than December 18, 2012. (Sgd.) FE D. QUEROLJICO City Civil Registrar EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, & 3-9, 2012

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Samar City of Calbayog NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. ELLEN O. SABANDAL, petitioner, has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from MARIA ELLEN to MA. ELLEN in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARIA ELLEN OBONG who was born on July 31, 1969 at CALBAYOG CITY, SAMAR and whose parents are FELIX OBONG and MARCELINA GEROCA bearing registry number 349. Any person adversely affected by said petition my file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than December 07, 2012. (Sgd.) FE D. QUEROLJICO City Civil Registrar EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, & 3-9, 2012

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The CHT concept in EV is part of the Strengthening Maternal and Child Health Services in Eastern Visayas ( S M A C H S - E V ) p ro j e c t of DOH, JICA, and LGU which started in July 2010. Aside from this region, JICA is also assisting the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in a similar project. Ubial stressed that this project is consistent with their Kalusugang Pangkalahatan (universal health) campaign to support the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) of the United Nations (UN). Nevertheless, SMACHS-EV is more specific on reducing child and maternal mortality. No woman should die in giving birth, she underscored. With the initial result of the project, SMACHSEV Japanese Consultant Satoko Ishiga confidently concluded that they are on the right track. She revealed that JICA is giving technical assistance to CHT members and even donated equipment to the city and other towns in the region. Ubial said she was happy with giving more focus on maternal and child care, an increase in facility-based deliveries has been noted. Nonetheless, she acknowledged that there are still areas that have to be looked into because despite the 98% mobilization of CHT members, Leyte still has the highest infant/maternal mortality rate. One of the contributing factors to this, she mentioned, is the high prevalence rate of pre-marital sex in the region, leading to teen pregnancies. Citing the Young Adult Fertility Survey (YAFS) result of the University of the Philippines (UP), she said it stated that EV has the highest statistics for young people less than 18 years old engaging in pre-marital sex, and most of the girls getting pregnant. This increases the risk of dying while delivering the baby, Ubial highlighted. With that, she recommended that the region works for a contraceptive awareness program to educate the youth. Yet, she emphasized that DOH will not impose the use of contraception. It will still be their choice. Since the project will end in 2014, Saito told EV Mail that they are now collating all data to identify certain measures to sustain the program after the project ends. We want this program to continue so we will find ways to make it sustainable, she underscored. Bernadas, furthermore, thanked the CHT members for their unselfish contribution in ensuring that every pregnant woman has access to quality health care services. SMACHS-EV is also implemented in other areas in the region. Ubial and Bernadas disclosed that priority towns were grouped into clusters for ease in program implementation.

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Eat Bulagas Jose and Wally in Ormoc on Dec. 9, Sunday

COMIC DUO Jose and Wally of Eat Bulaga will be in Ormoc City at December 9, 2012 at the Christo Rey Shrine to entertain the crowd for free as Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez switches on the light to the annual giant Christmas Tree that she had always sponsored for the Ormoc Cultural and Festival Foundation for three years now. Cong. Lucy T. Gomez said she is inviting one and all to be with her that evening, to laugh and enjoy at the antics of the comic duo that are a favorite act of the noontime show Eat Bulaga. The annual giant Christmas Tree lighting was started by the OCFC during the congresswomans first year in office, to bring a dab of Christmas cheer in what has been a series of dark Christmases for Ormoc already. The event, which is also a fundraiser for the foundation, has been largely successful and well met by Ormocanons who were happy to see that once more, an official of the city is trying to bring back a touch of Christmas to Ormoc. The first tree was an elegant tree made of bamboo designed by architect Wesley Chu. The second tree last year was conceptualized by Estrella Serafica-Pangilinan and executed by architect Wenceslao Arcuino Jr., a Bayaning Filipino finalist. The OFCF continues its collaboration with Arcuino this year and hints that the tree is grander this year, and the whole park is lit up with small trees bought by civic clubs and corporate sponsors.

Baybay chief says they cant file murder vs. barangay chair but he is not yet off the hook
BAYBAY CITY - Local police here clarified that the controversy over a barangay chairman gunning down an innocent man in Brgy Gacat, this city, was purely accidental based on the affidavit of desistance signed by the victims parents, contrary to rumors circulating that it was politically-motivated. The police sa. id that because of the desistance, they have dropped filing murder charges against the barangay chairman but he is still not off the hook for possible charges of illegal possession of firearms. However, they still had to take possession of gun that the barangay chairman used and determine whether it was licensed or not. Residents of Brgy. Gacat here were in a furor last November 21 when they heard that a farmer, one Ruel Estremos, 24, was shot dead by their own barangay captain Jeffrey Vitualla. Based on the police investigation, the shooting happened early evening of November 20, 2012, yet. The victim still managed to run away after being hit on the stomach from an unknown firearm, police added, and died a distance away from where he was shot Barangay chairman Jeffrey Vitualla did not deny shooting the victim. He told police the victim boxed a certain Rogelio Mascarias. While pacifying the altercation between the two, the victim took out an ice pick, forcing him to take out his gun to scare him and it accidentally went off, hitting the victim. Two days after the victims body was recovered by the police, his parents executed an Affidavit of Desistance expressing disinterest in pursuing a complaint against Vitualla. They added they believed the killing was accidental and that the barangay captain gave them P 70,000 excluding the assistance he extended during the wake and burial. City councilor Atty. Ernesto Butawan subscribed the affidavit. Sr. Supt. Alfredo Tadefa, chief of police, said that even as the victims family is not interested to file a case against Vitualla, they are still investigating him regarding the firearm he used but admitted it has not yet been turned over to them. By NA Villalino

Isabel hospital soon to rise - DOH regl director

ISABEL, LEYTE - The hospital here will soon start after a little technical problem with the bidding is ironed out, said Dr. Jaime Bernadas, regional director of the Department of Health (DOH) -8. In an interview, he disclosed that they had a problem with the lowest bidder because of lacking documents. Because of this, the department awarded the project to the second lowest bidder just recently. Bernadas said they expect the construction to start soon as they have already awarded the notice to proceed to the contractor. They only have 15 days from the awarding of the notice to proceed to start the construction. So, we will soon see the hospital rising already, he added. The project cost for the construction is P7.5-million, from funds taken out of the Health Facilities Enhancement Program of DOH. He added that the construction was made possible by Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez. Of course, the congresswoman should also be credited because she initiated this, lobbied for the budget and endorsed it in congress, he stressed. The regional director was also asked to clarify the status of the Ormoc City Hospital before the local media. Bernadas confirmed that it is indeed a hospital for distressed pregnant women and children. We have granted a permit to the city to build a Mother and Child Hospital, he said. In a previous interview with the EV Mail, Bernadas had stressed that this is the license that the city applied for, and debunked talks that it applied for a general hospital but was downgraded to a mother and child center because politics. What they submitted was an application for a mother and child center, he said. Bernadas again stressed

Tips for an intellgent, smart Christmas Shopping!

NOW THAT the Christmas Season is just around the corner, bazaars and tiangges could be seen mushrooming around and products sold at sale prices are offered here and there. Despite the tempting come-ons, consumers must continue to practice intelligent buying, the Department of Trade and Industry said. From Atty. Lemuel Montes, Information Officer of DTI in Eastern Visayas, here are several tips to remember when Christmas shopping. The first tip is beautiful to look at but is it useful. Decorations are everywhere during the Christmas Season and so even the products for sale are glittering and presentable. Before buying, make sure that the product is really needed. The second tip is did you really make a bargain. Being on sale does not mean the buyer really saved on the product bought. The quality of the product is the real basis that one has saved. Being able to buy a quality product at lower price is indeed intelligent shopping. The third tip is is your gift safe. Refrain from giving toys that are not durable and are in danger of having lead content which is hazardous to health. Also in danger of containing chemicals which are not good to the health of people are mugs and glasses. Refrain from giving food products which spoil easily and make sure the same is not contaminated. The fourth tip is How is your piggy bank? Without one knowing, a lot of savings have been spent because of constant visits to tiangges and sales. The consumer must look at a bigger picture and must not forget the more important things that savings must be spent on. Have a budget. Going out blindly into the mall without a spending limit is a sure-fire recipe for financial disaster. It may seem fun now to walk out of the store with all those shiny bags full of gifts, but it wont be anywhere near as enjoyable or jolly when you get that credit card bill or bank statement in the mail and get hit with the sticker shock then! Decide exactly how much money you can safely and logically afford to spend on Christmas this year, and budget accordingly. Finally, when Christmas shopping, have a list and check it twice to make sure the all people one wants to buy for are included.

Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez meets her womens chapter leaders in Isabel town and urges them vote wisely come May 13. She said they do not have the money to buy votes, but if she wins again another term in Congress, she will continue to deliver projects to the district, projects that are not only timely but finished on time with the minimum of inconvenience to taxpayers. this before an audience with Cong. Lucy TorresGomez after the CHT conference. Rep. Gomez asked the director to set the record straight because her political detractors have been trying to portray her as having blocked the hospital. You know, director, as long as it is for the good of the people, I will never opposed anything, she said, pero lisod ning ako mga kaatbang sa politika kay magpanday ni sila og iti, maghimo og mga bakak aron lang mandaot and the only person who can set this issue straight is you. Bernadas assured the congresswoman he emphasized this to the media earlier and added that it has always been known to the city mayor and city health authorities that it was a mother and child center. In fact, he explained, the Ormoc City Hospital was just like a big birthing center. In case of complications, he said, the doctors there will still bring the mothers and their children to a regular hospital like the Ormoc District Hospital, OSPA-Farmer s Medical Center, etc. Meanwhile, Asec. Ubial congratulated the congresswoman for covering 20,000 indigents in the district from her Priority Development Assistance Fund or PDAF. Now, she said, all that was to be worked on was to return the trust of covered families to government hospitals as the congresswoman noted that even with their health cards and a fund she has set aside at the ODH to help them out with other expenses, the cardholders still preferred private hospitals.

This months cover girl for the 8 Magazine, EVs first travel and lifestyle magazine is Ea Bautista Tulin, daughter of Prof. Anabelle Bautista and VSU Veep Dr. Edgardo Tulin, a scientist.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Leyte Municipality of Hilongos NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Sec. 5 R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ADRIANO L. BELTRAN, has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from EMMIE to ELBE in the birth certificate of ELBE P. BELTRAN who was born on July 18, 1983 at Hilongos, Leyte and whose parents are ADRIANO L. BELTRAN and FLORENTINA PAGAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than fifteen (15) days after publication. (Sgd.) ERNESTO MA. FULACHE Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, & 3-9, 2012 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Leyte Municipality of Hilongos NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Sec. 5. R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that DANILO LOTA, has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from DANIEL to DANILO in the birth certificate of DANILO LOTA who was born on February 16, 1951 at Hilongos, Leyte and whose parents are CRISTUTO LOTA and CLEOPE TORION. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than fifteen (15) days after publication. (Sgd.) ERNESTO MA. FULACHE Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, & 3-9, 2012

NOTICES
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region BRANCHES 6,7,8,9, & 34 Bulwagan Ng Katarungan Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City EJF No. 3564 EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL STATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135, as amended Act 4118 HDMF (PAG-IBIG FUND) rep. by PAULINO C. TALACAY Petitioner/Mortgagee/s, -versusRAMON V. DUMDUM Respondent/Mortgagor/s. x-----------------x SHERIFFS NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE Upon extra judicial petition for sale Under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118, filed by the petitioner, PAG-IBIG FUND Tacloban City Branch against RAMON V. DUMDUM with postal address located at Brgy. 86 San Jose, Tacloban City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness amounted to NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT PESOS & 40/100 (989,748.40) in Philippine Currency as of SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 excluding attorneys fee, sheriffs fee and other incidental expenses, etc., the undersigned will sell at public auction on JANUARY 4, 2013 from 9:00 in the morning to 4:00 in the afternoon, at the Regional Trial Court Branch 6, Bulwagan Ng Katarungan, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the property/ies with improvements thereon described below as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-32790 A parcel of land (Lot 1800-A LRC Psd-41542 being a portion of Lot 1800 of Tacloban City Cadastre 220; LRC Cad. REc. No. 1058). Situated in the Barrio of San Jose, City of Tacloban, Island of Leyte, Philippines. Bounded on the: NE along line 1-2 by Road; on the SE along line 2-3 by Barrio Road; on the SW along line 3-4 by Lot 1801 of Tacloban Cadastre and on the NW along line 4-1 by Lot 1800-B of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point marked 1 on plan containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) SQUARE METERS more or less. Prospective bidder/buyer are enjoined to investigate themselves the Title/ID described above and encumbrances if any there be. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on JANUARY 14, 2013 on the same time and place without further notice. Bulwagan Ng Katarungan, Tacloban city, November 21, 2012. (Sgd.) ERIC D. ASIS Sheriff IV RTC Branch 6 EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2012 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region BRANCHES 6,7,8,9, & 34 Bulwagan Ng Katarungan Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City EJF No. 3545 EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL STATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135, as amended Act 4118 HDMF (PAG-IBIG FUND) rep. by PAULINO C. TALACAY Petitioner/Mortgagee/s, -versusMARGARET A. PORTEZA Respondent/Mortgagor/s. x-------------x SHERIFFS NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE Upon extra judicial petition for sale Under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118, filed by the petitioner, PAG-IBIG FUND Tacloban City Branch against MARGARET A. PORTEZA with postal address located at E. AGUINALDO COR. GARCIA ST., CAN-AVID, E. SAMAR, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness amounted to TWO HUNDRED NINETY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN PESOS & 27/100 (P294,827.27) in Philippine Currency as of SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 excluding attorneys fee, sheriffs fee and other incidental expenses, etc., the undersigned will sell at public auction on JANUARY 4, 2013 from 9:00 in the morning to 4:00 in the afternoon, at the Regional Trial Court Branch 6, Bulwagan Ng Katarungan, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the property/ ies with improvements thereon described below as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-67261 A parcel of land designated as Lot 38, Block 2 of the consolidation subdivision of Psd- 08-00650-D, being a portion of Lots 3405-A, 3405-A, 3405-B, Psd-08-00896-D and 3438-B, (LRC) Psd-56350, situated in the Barangay of San Jose, City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte. Bounded on the: NE along line 1-2 by Lot 36, Block 2;on the SE along line 2-3 by Lot 37, Block 2; on the SW along line 3-4 by Lot 40, Block 2; on the NW along line 4-1 by road Lot 2; (8.00m wide) All of the subdivision Beginning at a point marked 1 on plan containing an area of FIFTY FOUR (54) SQUARE METERS more or less. Prospective bidder/buyer are enjoined to investigate themselves the Title/ID described above and encumbrances if any there be. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on JANUARY 14, 2013 on the same time and place without further notice. Bulwagan Ng Katarungan, Tacloban City, November 21, 2012. (Sgd.) ERIC D. ASIS Sheriff IV RTC Branch 6 EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2012
Affidavit of heirship and adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late CRISTITA DURA ROSAL re a coconutland located at Brgy. Malaga, Calbayog City, with an area of 8,647 sq. m. under TCT NO. 2282; TD NO. 99 03021 01050 was adjudicated unto herself by LEONILA ROSAL SABAOT per Doc. No. 7100; Book No. 81; Page No. LXXX; Series of 2012 of Notary Public ________ EV Mail Nov. 19-25 26- Dec. 2, & 3-9, 2012 Deed of Absolute Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of TRININDAD YBAEZ, EDUARDO YBAEZ, NELSON YBAEZ, and BIRGINIA YBAEZ re a parcel of land Lot No. 1852 situated in Barrio Ipi, Ormoc City, containing an area of 139 sq. m. and 27.8 sq. m. sold in favor of SPS. CRESCENTE A. JACA and FELICITACION P. JACA per Doc. No. 360; Page No. 71; Book No. I; Series of 2009 of Notary Public Ari G. Larrazabal. EV Mail Nov. 19-25, 26- Dec. 2, & 3-9, 2012 Extrajudicial Settlement and Partition NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late PEDRITO M. CORPUZ re parcels of land consisting one half (1/2) share of a Lot No 5637-B, Psd-74380, situated in Barrio Salvacion Ormoc City, containing an area of 11,786 sq. m. under TCT No. 43236; Lot 5760-G-2-A, Psd-08-002477, containing an area of 300 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 18889 ; Lot 5637-B, Psd-74380, containing an area of 10,000 sq. m. ; and One (1) unit residential house erected on Lot 5760-G-2-A were settled and partitioned among his heirs per Doc. No. 46; Page No. 10; Book No. XX; Series of 2012. EV Mail Nov. 19-25 , 26- Dec. 2 & 3-9, 2012 Amended Affidavit of Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late RUDY LACSAMANA YABUT re parcels of land Lot N-9746-A, Psd-08-002121, situated in Brgy. Rizal, Kananga, Leyte, containing an area of 5,858 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-20406; and Lot 11771-B-2-B, Psd-235915, situated in Dist. Cogon-Combado, Ormoc City, containing an area of 1,500 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 17576 was adjudicated unto herself by ROSARIO AYUYAO YABUT per Doc. No. 182; Page No. 37; Book No. 8; Series of 2011of Notary Public Josephine A. Mejia-Romero. EV Mail Nov. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Dec. 2, 2012 Extrajudicial Settlement and Partition with Waiver NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late SPS. DAVID MORALES and JANILLA MORALES re a (1) unit MAKE /TYPE - MITS. STA. WAGON; MOTOR NO. 4156B-R5748; SERIES / CHASSIS NO. LO49GV-0037; PLATE NO. GDW-821; CERT. REG. NO. CR-50409944 was settled among their heirs and waived in favor of JENIVIVE C. MORALES per Doc. No. 328; Page No. 66; Book No. CCCXIX; Series of 2011 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail Nov. 12-18, 19-25, & 26- Dec. 2, 2012 Affidavit of Self-Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late RUFINA R. PIANO re a parcel of land consisting of share of a Lot 8291-A, Psd-72152, situated in Barrio Balion, Ormoc City, containing an area of 11,009 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 5322 was adjudicated unto herself by AGATONA R. PIANO per Doc. No. 91; Page No. 19; Book No. CCCXLVI; Series of 2012 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2012 Affidavit of Self Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late RICARDA R. PIANO re parcels of land Lot 7973-M, situated in Barrio Catayum, Ormoc City, containing an area of 321 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 19885; Lot 8291-E, situated in Barrio Balion, Ormoc City, containing an area of 11,009 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 10793; and share of a parcel Lot 8291-A, containing an area of 11,009 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 5322 were adjudicated unto herself by AGATONA R. PIANO per Doc. No. 98; Page No. 20; Book No.CCCXLIV; Series of 2012 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2012 Affidavit of Self-Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late DOLORES R. PIANO re parcels of land Lot 8291-C, situated in Barrio Balion, Ormoc City, containing an area of 11,009 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 10792; and share of a parcel Lot 8291-A , Psd-72152, containing an area of 1,009 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 5322 was adjudicated unto AGATONA R. PIANO per Doc. No. 101; Page No. 21; Book No. CCCXIIV; Series of 2012 of Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2012 Deed of Extrajudicial Partition NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the properties of the late RUSTICO CAPAHI, SR. re parcels of land Lot No. 5232-F-2, situated in San Isidro, Ormoc City, containing an area of 3,183 sq. m. covered by TCT- 18953; Lot 5232-F-1, Psd 08-002333, covered by TCT 18800, containing an area of 5,500 sq. m. ; Lot xx. 12270 (before 5231-F cad-14501), covered by TCT 15684, containing an area of 1,357 sq. m. ; Lot 5232-F-3B, Psd-08-003077, covered by TCT 21357, containing an area of 622.50 sq. m.; and Lot 5230-B, Psd-72975, situated in Barrio Cogon-Combado, Ormoc City, covered by TCT 6824, containing an area of 10,000 sq. m. were partitioned among his heirs per Doc. No. 208; Page No. 42; Book No. 3; Series of 2012 of Notary Public Josephine A. Mejia-Romero. EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2012 Affidavit of Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late RICARDO C. ALKUINO re a parcel of land covered by TD No. 00080-01452 for Lot No. 11, Block 2 situated in Brgy. Tambulilid, Ormoc City, containing an area of 54 sq. m., covered by TCT No. 38124 was adjudicated unto herself by VIRGINIA A. SAAVEDRA per Doc. No. 290; Page No. 58; Book No. XVIII; Series of 2012 of Notary Public Gerentstein T. Banzon. EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2012 Affidavit of Loss NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MICHAEL M. MOSENDE, Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of Brgy. Bunga, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines, a Branch Manager of RACAL Vismin-Motor Sales Corporation at Lucero Bldg. Doa Feliza Mejia, Ormoc City. He attested that Viadimer G. Salas is collector and a holder of the Corp. Official Receipt with OR # 2351 to 2400 was lost on September 30, 2012. He looked for the aforementioned, but his efforts remained futile, affidavit was subscribed per Doc. No. 179; Page No. 36; Book No. XXIV; Series of 2012 before Atty. Aleah Rafel G. Bataan-Tolibao. EV Mail Nov. 19-25, 26- Dec. 2, & 3-9, 2012 Affidavit of Loss NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michael M. Mosende, Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of Brgy. Bunga, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines, a Branch Manager of RACAL Vismin-Motor Sales Corporation at Lucero Bldg. Doa Feliza Mejia, Ormoc City . He attested that VLADIMER G. SALAS is collector and a holder of the Corp. Official Receipt with OR # 2351 to 2400 was lost on September 20, 2012. He looked for the aforementioned, but his efforts remained futile, affidavit was subscribed per Doc. No. 179; Page No. 36; Book No. XXIV; Series of 2012 before Atty. Aleah Rafel G. Bataan-Tolibao. EV Mail Nov. 19-25, 26- Dec. 2, & 3-9, 2012

Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 2012

FR. ROY .... from P. 4
of spirituality and morality involved in the different stages of the growth of the family members. Parents cannot and should not renege from this. They may delegate some aspects and functions of this duty, but they over-all are the first ones responsible. And so, they must try to be experts first of all in the doctrines of the faith, and know how to apply them to the different situations, both within and outside the family. The Year of Faith is precisely a good occasion to deepen the parents grounding on the doctrines of our faith and to put them to practice. We just hope that all the higher entitiesparishes, schools, even government units, etc.can do all to ensure this continuing formation of parents and to strengthen family ties and marriage. For this purpose, there are now many relevant books and other materials that can help parents in their formation. With the new technologies, these materials can be more easily accessed. Besides, there are now a good number of groups that aim to assist parents to fulfill their duties well. Parents and elders should try to take advantage of them, organizing their time well so that they can attend to the appropriate activities. Lets hope that these groups sustain their efforts. Parents and elders should give time and attention to these possibilities. Its a worthwhile investment that will certainly bring good dividends in the future in terms of true spiritual development for the individual, family and society in general. Email: roycimagala@ gmail.com

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region BRANCHES 6,7,8,9, & 34 Bulwagan Ng Katarungan Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City EJF No. 3542 EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL STATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135, as amended Act 4118 HDMF (PAG-IBIG FUND) rep. by PAULINO C. TALACAY Petitioner/Mortgagee/s, -versusEUSEBIO S. CIRERA Respondent/Mortgagor/s. x---------------------x SHERIFFS NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE Upon extra judicial petition for sale Under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118, filed by the petitioner, PAG-IBIG FUND Tacloban City Branch against EUSEBIO S. CIRERA with postal address located at No. 2 BLISS NULA-TULA, TACLOBAN CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness amounted to ONE MILLION TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY PESOS & 60/100 (P1,010,840.60) in Philippine Currency as of SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 excluding attorneys fee, sheriffs fee and other incidental expenses, etc., the undersigned will sell at public auction on JANUARY 4, 2013 from 9:00 in the morning to 4:00 in the afternoon, at the Regional Trial Court Branch 6, Bulwagan Ng Katarungan, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the property/ies with improvements thereon described below as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-44672 A parcel of land designated as Lot 12, Block 6 of the consolidation subdivision of Pcs-08-000484-D, being a portion of consolidation of Lots 2343-B-1 (LRC) Psd-186139 and Lot 2345D (LRC) Psd-272501, situated in the Barangay of Anibong, City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte. Bounded on the: NW along line 1-2 by Lot 11, Block 6; on the NE along line 2-3 by Road Lot 15; on the SE along line 3-4 by Lot 13, Block 6 and on the SW along line 4-1 by Lot 39, Block 6; all of the subdivision Beginning at a point marked 1 on plan containing an area of THIRTY FIVE (35) SQUARE METERS more or less. Prospective bidder/buyer are enjoined to investigate themselves the Title/ID described above and encumbrances if any there be. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on JANUARY 14, 2013 on the same tie and place without further notice. Bulwagan Ng Katarungan, Tacloban City, November 21, 2012. (Sgd.) ERIC D. ASIS Sheriff IV RTC Branch 6 EV Mail Nov. 26- Dec. 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2012 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Branch 35, Ormoc City CASE NO. R-ORM- 12-00028-LR RE: PETITION FOR THE CHANGE OF CIVIL STATUS FROM SINGLE TO MARRIED AS DESCRIBED TCT No. 121-2012000165 OF LOT NO. 2353-C, -5 ROMEO FUMAR, Petitioner, -versusATTY. ARTURO SUAREZ, Register of Deeds, City of Ormoc, Respondent. x----------x ORDER A verified petition having been filed by the herein petitioner, Romeo Fumar, through counsel Atty. Demosthenes Tugonon, to render judgment after due notice, publication and hearing, and order the Office of the Registry of Deeds of Ormoc City to change the civil status of the petitioner as described in the TCT No. 121-2012000165 from SINGLE to MARRIED to ANGELICA G. LACNO. All other relief and remedies just and equitable under the law are likewise prayed for. WHEREAS, this petition is hereby set for hearing on JANUARY 23, 2013 at 8:30 oclock in the morning, at which date, time and place all persons interested may appear and show cause if any, why the prayer in the petition should not be granted. WHEREAS, a copy of this Order shall be published in three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation at the expense of the petitioner and shall be posted in three (3) conspicuous places in the bulletin boards of the Ormoc City Hall, the Public Market and of this Court. SO ORDERED. In chambers, Hall of Justice, Ormoc City, Philippines, November 7, 2012. (Sgd.) ROGELIO R. JOBOCO Acting Presiding Judge Cc: Atty. Demosthenes Tugonon, Ormoc City Office of the Registry of Deeds, Ormoc City Office of the Solicitor General Fn..: order.correction EV Mail Nov. 19-25, 26- Dec. 2, & 3- 9, 2012

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quote: What are we in power for? We Warays still deserve to be represented in the Senate like all other regions. Democracy is anchored on equal representation from all sectors of our society, from the richest to the poorest in the Senate and Congress. Political parties are the offshoot of the joint effort of groups of citizens with similar outlooks and plans for the overall progress of our country and among the rest of the nations in the world. However, Party Lists are samok misay with shortsighted outlooks. Being a small nation, we still have to depend on our last colonizer, the U.S. of A and I personally our nation as lucky that it is now the Superpower of the world. No previous world powers, liked Great Britain whose previous colonies spanned the whole world, can surpass the U.S.A., now maintaining 24/7 their five flotilla of Super Carriers in the three Oceans (Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans) and two inland seas, the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas. Each Super Carrier could launch hundreds of fighter planes and bombers, escorted by missile-launching destroyers and nukepowered submarines underneath. I really hope for armed confrontation by our PAF over the controversial Scarborough Islands and Shoals. P-Noys last meeting with the ASEAN nations and the Premier of China, with his plan of bringing our case to the UN, will just be ignored China. I personally think we should provoke China to send in their newly purchased but old Russian Aircraft carriers, so that the US would also flex their muscles in our defense. When a U.S. Super Carrier docked unannounced at Manila Bay to unload Filipino fishermen they saved from their sinking fishing boats, Chinas super carriers vanished. Come on, P-Noy, lets give China the UP YOURS!
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ALL BRANCHES AT LEYTE REGION, ORMOC 1, 2 & 3, NAVAL, PALOMPON, CARIGARA, ISABEL, KANANGA, VILLABA, SAN ISIDRO, TABANGO, ALBUERA, LEYTE, BILIRAN, MATAG-OB, CALUBIAN, TACLOBAN BRANCHES 1,2,3,4, & 5, PALO, CALANIPAWAN (V & G) TANAUAN, ALANG-ALANG, JARO, DAGAMI, DULAG, BURAUEN, MARASBARAS, ROBINSON, BAYBAY, 1, & 3, INOPACAN, HILONGOS, ABUYOG, MAASIN 1 & 2, BATO, SOGOD 1 & 2; MACARTHUR, SAN JUAN (CABALIAN), LILOAN, HINDANG, HINUNANGAN, PINTUYAN, MALITBOG,& ST. BERNARD. Commencing December 15, 2012 at 9:00 am, the above mentioned pawnshop will sell on Public Auction Sale all overdue pledges left in the same up to July 31, 2011, Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. MANAGEMENT Sa Disyembre 15, 2012 sa alas 9:00 ang takna sa buntag isubasta sa publiko ang tanang butang naremati diri sa tagsa-tagsa ka buhatan sa gihinganlan sa itaas tanang butang pinerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Hulyo 31, 2011, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang mga resibo. TAGDUMALA
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wind. With the signing of the decree, the new Parish covered ten Barangays including their Patron Saints, namely: 1. Airport, San Isidro Labrador, population of 1,028; 2. Biliboy, St. Vincent Ferrer, population of 811; 3. Bagong Buhay, St. Vincent Ferrer, population of 4,677; 4. Cogon, Our Lady of Fatima, population of 8,822; 5. Doa Feliza Mejia, Sto. Nio de Cebu, population of 2,711; 6. Lao, Holy Trinity, population of 3,723; 7. Libertad, Holy Family, population of 2,659; 8. Licuma, San Isidro Labrador, population of 1,221; 9. Lilo-an, Holy Cross, population of 3,630; 10. San Isidro (originally Owak), San Isidro Labrador, population of 3,623 Note that the figures above were what prevailed then at the time of the signing. Msgr. Francisco Santiago was the Parish Priest of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in 1963 when Mrs. Amalia Aviles and her family donated the site (one hectare) for the future parish. A chapel was built on the area when Msgr. Filemon Quianzon became the new Parish Priest (1971-1981) actually the 11th - of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish. The laying of the cornerstone was done on the 13th October 1972. True to his character, Msgr. F. Quianzon pursued the completion of the project. He convinced the Rivilla Family, headed by Luis Tirso Rivilla and his wife Lourdes Cojuangco Rivilla, to help in the construction of the chapel. Not only did the Rivillas help, they shouldered the cost of labor and materials. The chapel was formally inaugurated on the 13th May 1976. Mr. Feliciano Cedano donated a large Santol tree to be made into the image of the Our Lady of Fatima by a well-known sculptor in Cebu. This is the icon that is now located at the altar facing the parishioners. The late Archbishop Cipriano V. Urgel (at the time, a Bishop) came to bless the new chapel. Msgr. F. Quianzon then proceeded with the next big project: the construction of the Parish Rectory adjacent to the chapel. The project was constructed having in mind a facility that can accommodate between 100 to 200 persons for seminars, recollections, retreats, meetings, conventions, banquets and other gatherings, as additional source of income for the parish. No doubt Msgr. F. Quianzon bless his soul - was a visionary even if he was not the Parish Priest of the new Parish. On the 16th of July 1981, Msgr. Pastor Cotiangco succeeded Msgr. F. Quianzon as Parish Priest of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish. A few years later, the Most Rev. Cipriano V. Urgel announced that Cogon would be elevated into a new parish. Several titular names were proposed until finally the parish was named the Mother of the Redeemer Parish. Note: The newly built church, which has been elevated to that of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima at an estimated cost of over P30 Million with funds coming from various donors, was inaugurated by Rev. Msgr. John F. Du, the new Archbishop of Palo, last 13th October 2012. The following is the ecclesiastical line of succession: 1. Fr. Wilfredo Alejan 17 Jan 1985 31 Mar 1989; 2. Fr. Rafael Pepito 01 Apr 1989 05 Jun 1993; 3. Msgr. Manuel Damayo 06 Jun 1993 03 Feb 1998; 4. Fr. Stephen Pesado 04 Feb 1998 09 Jan 2001; 5. Msgr. Wilfredo Alejan 10 Jan 2001 05 Jun 2004; 6. Fr. Abraham Palaa 06 Jun 2004 27 Feb 2007; 7. Msgr. Isidro Arroyo 28 Feb 2007 present The first set of Parish Council Officers was: President Encarnacion Capahi; V. President Arturo Pantino; Secretary Sebastiana Dejao Treasurer Jesusa Ycoy Auditor Godofredo Sevilla It is noteworthy that the laying of the first cornerstone of what was supposed to be a chapel was done on the 13th October 1972 and the inauguration of the metamorphosis from that of a chapel to that of a shrine on the 13th October 2012: exactly 40 solid years from a small fry to a giant. Quite an achievement, if this corner is allowed to say so.

SPORTS
Matag-ob produces 2 Batang Pinoy boxing champs

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(Left) Matag-ob National High School and 1st Year Student, JEREMY PANDAC, was a GRAND CHAMPION of Batang Pinoy 2012, Visayas Leg held at Leyte Sports Complex on November 2123, 2012. On the irhgt is another 1st year student of the Matag-ob National High School DIETHER CASIDA (right), who was also hailed Grand Champion during the same Batang Pinoy games.

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Hon. Michael L. Torrevillas

Municipal Mayor

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ORMOC CITY - Want to enroll in a mixed martial arts class at an affordable price? You need not go far as mixed martial arts class is available here every Sunday. Learn those alaBruce Lee moves or Jackie Chans budge even with a tight budget. Yes, you read it right. The Freestyle Self-Defense Ormoc Chapter is offering mixed martial arts training sessions for only P250 pesos registration fee to join the club plus P50 per session. They can be found at the second floor of the Ormoc Superdome. How is that for a certified thrifty Ormocanon? The club started out as a pure recreation organization until their founding president, sensei Ricardo Parilla Payod, decided to accept trainees. Payod is now a 3rd degree Aikido Blackbelter, 2nd degree Okinawan Shorin-ryu Karate Blackbelter, and 1st degree Jujitsu Blackbelter. Moreover, he is a member of the Philippine Amateur Muay Thai Fighters Association. Since it opened in Oct. 7, 2011, the gym has already more than 20 members, both male and female. Payod said that the whole program is a hodgepodge of Aikido techniques, Brazilian Jujitsu, grappling and Muay Thai techniques. The purpose why I established the gym here in Ormoc City is to open up the mind of the people who are not familiar with this kind of activity and introduce other techniques aside from practical empty hand self-defense against knife attacks, hold-ups, and grabbing, he underscored. Now their number is increasing. In fact, they have produced senior practitioners already. They are Ting Quirequire, Jay-R Gecain, Nike Lou Capoquian and Kurt Philip Gongob.

Nobody is too young to start! Picture from the gyms FB page. Basically, the program aims to teach its students the basics in self-defense and discipline, Payod said. He even quipped that this program is fit for media practitioners, security guards, among others. No need to worry about their legal personality. They are recognized, accredited, and an active member of the World Organizers of Martial Arts (WOMA). Thus, they have chapters in Saudi Arabia, Cebu, Iloilo, Nueva Ecija, and General Santos. Interested individuals may log in to facebook and search for ormoc_freestyle_ self_defense @yahoo.com. You can also visit them in action and live every Sunday from 9 in the morning to 12 noon. Wait no more! Enroll now. By Nino Antonio Villalino

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PAL now flies to Toronto

DPWH to paint steel bridges international orange before year 2012 ends - RD Asis
PALO, LEYTE Very soon, all steel bridges in Eastern Visayas will be painted with orange to conform to International Safety Standards. This was learned from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Eastern Visayas Regional Director Rolando Asis who said that the painting of steel bridges will start before the end of 2012. Asis said the region has more than six linear kilometers of steel bridges that will be painted as directed by Secretary Rogelio Singson through Department Order Number 74 issued last month. The use of this color will identify bridges constructed by our office, increase bridge visibility and will protect the bridges from the danger of rust from moisture, Director Asis said. International orange, commonly referred as safety orange, is also used in engineering particularly in warning signs for road construction sites, the regional director explained. Painting workmanship on metal surfaces would be in accordance with the DPWH Standard Specifications for Public Works Structures, in consonance with the policy direction of the department to improve the quality of infrastructure projects. This project will be funded through maintenance budget for bridges allocated for the regions district engineering offices. The Regional Office earlier reported that 40 bridges in the region were identified either for replacement or strengthening to withstand seismic activities, with the central government allotting P453.76 million for the project. Majority or P353.44 million budget will be allocated for strengthening of existing bridges, P93.31 million for replacement of temporary

PAL TORONTO INAUGURAL. Philippine Airlines recently launched its Manila-Toronto flights, marking the flag carriers return to the North American East Coast after 15 years. Photo shows PAL President Ramon S. Ang (center) flanked by, from left, Tourism Undersecretary Daniel Corpuz, Canadian Ambassador Christopher Thornley, DOTC Undersecretary Jose Lotilla and MIAA Gen. Mgr. Jose Angel Honrado, during the send-off ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NAIA Terminal 2.

Cebu Pac flies close to 9.8 million passengers

CEBU PACIFIC (PSE: CEB) flew close to 9.8 million passengers from January to September 2012, an increase of 12% compared to 8.7 million passengers flown in the same period last year. CEBs passenger growth from January to September 2012 was driven mainly by the strengthening of the airlines domestic route network out of Cebu, and additional capacity to key international destinations. We were able to increase passengers from Cebu to Visayas by 47%, to Luzon by 42%, and to Mindanao by 30%. This best illustrates the Cebu Pacific effectwhenever we enter new markets or add capacity, we effectively stimulate travel and enable everyJuan to fly with our trademark low fares, said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. Notable growth can also be seen in CEBs international passengers to and from Malaysia (19%), Taiwan (25%), mainland China (29%) and Brunei (24%). Cebu Pacific remains on track with hitting its 14 million passenger target for 2012. We launched 10 domestic routes in October, as well as the first international flights out of Iloilo, CEBs Iloilo-Hong Kong and IloiloSingapore services, in November. We will also launch Cebu-Bangkok and Cebu-Kuala Lumpur services in December, Iyog said. Last November 15, 2012, CEB also awarded its 70 millionth passenger, a milestone reached less than two years after President Benigno Aquino III awarded CEBs 50 millionth passenger. We look forward to expanding even further next year, especially when we announce our first long-haul destination, she added. PR

Cong. Lucy T. Gomez, husband Richard Gomez, Emma Fiel, Erlinda Sacay and other members of their LP team during a groundbreaking of the road at Brgy. Mabini leading to the golf course, a tourism destination. bridges, and P7 million for completion of ongoing construction. The region has 863 bridges with a total length 33.845 kilometers, with 33.16 kilometers classified as permanent (829 bridges) and .67 kilometers categorized as temporary (34). Asis informed most of the bridges are situated along primary roads with few built in secondary roads. The agency targets to pave main highways by 2014 and secondary roads by 2016, which include rehabilitation of bridges. PIA

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innovations are being introduced by Mayor Petilla. The Christmas Festival competitions will include the search for the Best Decorated and Lighted Barangay Main Street Competition for Barangays Buri, Arado, Cavite East, Cavite West, Cogon, Sta. Cruz, Naga-Naga, St. Michael, Salvacion, Guindapunan, Pawing, Baras, Luntad, and San Fernando. Other competitions include the search for the Best Christmas Lantern; the Santa Claus Making contest; the Best Decorated Barangay Hall; Best Christmas Tree using recyclable materials; the Best Belen and the Best Lighted and Well-Decorated Government Agency. Mayor Petilla encourages all barangay officials, Palo residents, business establishments and government offices to once again join this annual activity which has become a tradition. The lady Mayor informed that the Palo Christmas Festival will start on December 14 until the Feast of the Three Kings on January 6, 2013. There will be Nightly Shows at the Palo Plaza where various competitions will be featured, among which are Paskoshion Competition (recyclable Materials); Hip-hop Competition - Kids Category; Hip-hop Competition - Teen Category; Siday Competition; Christmas Caroling - Youth and Adult Category; Christmas Carolling - Children Category; Dance Drama Competition (For teachers); Drama Competition; and Giant Puppet Competition. Meanwhile, in a radio interview, Palo Councilor Wilson Uy informed that the Duaw Palo program of Mayor Petilla calls for the institutionalization of the culture of Palo through 4Ps that includes Pamalandong during the Holy Week Season, Patron in August, Pagbalik ha Palo for the Leyte Landing celebration in the month of October and Pasko. PIA

Anak Tv honors child-safe TV shows and stars on Dec. 4

ANAK TV announced recently the winners of the year long screenings and assessment of the nations most child sensitive television programs and personalities, handpicked by thousands of jurors as worthy of emulation by children and will induct them into the Roster of Makabata Stars. A total of 104 programs were declared family friendly after nine months of tedious and thorough evaluation by thousands of jurors in 43 screening sessions nationwide. ABS-CBN national and regional stations will take home 25 seals; Net 25 earns 24 while UNTV gets 19.GMA News TV and GMA Network will bring home 15 seals while TV 5 gets 9. The rest of the remaining seals are shared by Zoe, Studio 23, PTV, IBC. The annual Boto Ko To survey winners will also be feted in the affair. Selected by the national jury as the most credible, wholesome and worth emulating by the youth are male and female TV personalities led by top winners news and public affairs anchor Jessica Soho and award winning film and TV actor Coco Martin. The other honorees are Boy Abunda, Ryan Agoncillo, Gerald Anderson, Kim Atienza, Arnold Clavio, Noli de Castro, Ted Failon, Zaijian Jaranilla, Vhong Navarro, Vic Sotto, Anthony Taberna and Richard Yap among the males with Kim Chiu, Anne Curtis, Kara David, Karen Davila, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Angel Locsin, Vicky Morales, Judy Ann Santos, Bernadette Sembrano and Jodi Sta. Maria among the females. This years ceremony also marks the official launch of the Anak TV Family Fun Walk slated in late January at the UP Diliman grounds. Meanwhile, the top ten favorite programs of Filipino households as polled by Anak TV are: 1) TV Patrol World 2) Walang Hanggan 3) Eat Bulaga 4) Matanglawin 5) Showtime 6) 24 Oras 7) Please be Careful with my Heart 8) Maalaala Mo Kaya 9) Wish Ko Lang and Princess and I 10) Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Anak TV is run by officers led by Elvira Yap Go, President and Mag Cruz Hatol, Secretary General and Edgardo Roces, chair. The foundation is at the forefront of a media literacy campaign that goes to the grassroots of the country.
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PALO, LEYTE As the much-awaited Christmas Season is fast approaching, the Local Government of Palo under the leadership of the indefatigable Mayor Remedios Loreto Petilla is currently in the thick of the hustle and bustle of

Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 2012

Palo gears up for Enchanting Christmas Festival 2012

preparations for its annual Palo Christmas Festival tradition. People from far and wide annually visit the municipality which turns into the Enchanting Palo Christmas Village every year, a clear manifestation of the towns public and private partnership as every house, every private and public office lights up with Christmas decors and series. For this year, several
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Leyte Gov. Mimiette Bagulaya makes a ceremonial move during the chess tournament of the inmates of the provincial jail during the Batang Pinoy 2012 Visayas Leg on Nov. 22, 2012 held at the provincial Gym capitol grounds here in Tacloban City. Philippine Sports Commissioner Luis Gomez turned over 20 chess sets to the provincial jail inmates when he came over for the Batang Pinoy games.

E-Pal watch: Whos crossing territorial boundaries?

Photo shows Cong. Lucy T. Gomez and Mayor Jun Medina visit the site where the Isabel Hospital will soon rise. Construction starts soon, said DOH regional director Dr. Jaime Bernadas. At right, Ormoc mayor Eric Beboy Codilla welcomes visitors to Palompon during its fiesta. Residents are now asking, what is he running for? Mayor or Congressman?

4 OFWs get cash assistance from OWWA

TACLOBAN CITY Four overseas Filipino workers who escaped war-torn Syria were given cash assistance by the Overseas Workers Welfare Assistance (OWWA) and have returned to their respective hometowns in Eastern Visayas. OIC OWWA-8 Director Norma del Rosario said that this is part of the Philippine governments continuing repatriation efforts of OFWs at high risk areas. Director Del Rosario identified the OFWs as Riza Aguelo from Libagon, Southern Leyte, Jenelyn Bardoc from Ormoc City, Ruth L. Paa from Dulag, Leyte and Evelyn Bantugon of Maslog, Southern Leyte. They worked in Syria as domestic helpers for many years. The 4 OFWs mentioned were among the thousands of OFWs who availed of the governments ongoing repatriation program. They have already received P 10,000 cash assistance from OWWA-RWO8 upon presentation of travel documents and OWWA Membership Certificates, Del Rosario said. Moreover, Del Rosario said that aside from the four OFWs who have already returned to the Philippines, OWWA- RWO8 is still waiting for 13 more OFWs who are listed in the repatriation document. They are Melanie Jaba Fama, Wilma Landero Yamomo, Rodita Taala Amado, Grace Ongray Homo, Melinda Muralla Alcos, Marife Salisali Cortes, Leizel Argana Deldy, Ana Marie Goles Gelid, Geraldine Lugasan Salas, Mildred Donato Gumanab, Lizbeth Aldare Hiwatig, Marilyn Bernales Tomaub, Dian Joy Batuon Campos, and Rica Mae Culpa Paloma. They, too, will get the same cash assistance, the director added. The mass repatriation was made possible after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted the request of the Philippine government to waive the exit visa requirements for all OFWs housed at the Filipino Workers Resource Center in Damascus. PIA 8