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NEWS
Catholic faithful asked: Pray for Pope Benedict XVI
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BPI issues memo on proper labeling of bags

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Upsurge of dengue fever cases noted in Tacloban

BY JOEY A. GABIETA Staff Writer
PCL natl prexy congratulates local legislators, public servants

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TACLOBAN CITYAn upsurge of dengue fever cases was noted in the city since the start of the year with the incessant rain it has experienced cited by health authorities as the main culprit for the increase.
Leyte Caravan brougth to Sta. Fe, Leyte

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Admin, opposition start Senate bid

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Regional winners all. The cities of Calbayog and Ormoc were adjudged to have the best legislaTacloban has 60 contive council on their respective categories during the annual gathering of the Philippine Councilors firmed dengue fever cases, League of the Philippine (PCL)-Eastern Visayas chapter held yesterday. The council is headed by a whopping increase of to page 12 Photo by LITO A. BAGUNAS its president, Councilor Wilson Uy of Palo, Leyte.
Based on the records of the regional office of the Department of Health, Tacloban has posted the highest number of dengue fever cases across the region since the start of this year and until this week.
Lagbangan bridge in San Antonio inaugurated

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PCL-EV, DILG give award to Best Sanggunians in EV

TACLOBAN CITY The best performing municipal and city legislative bodies in the region were given recognition yesterday during the regional congress of the Philippine Councilors League.(PCL). The Regional Local Legislative Award is a joint effort of the PCL and the Department of the Interior and Local Government. Six nominees vied for the regional award for the 4th to 6th class municipality wherein the island town of Limasawa, Southern Leyte was given the award. Babatngon, Leyte; Balangiga, Eastern Samar; Cabucgayan, Biliran; Motiong, Samar; and San Isidro, Northern Samar were the other contenders. In the 1st to 3rd class municipality, it was Catarman, provincial capital of Northern Samar, that was declared as the regional winner. In the component city category, the city legislative of Calbayog City was the regional awardee, while in the highly urbanized city and component city category it was the Santo page 3
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning. Partly cloudy skies late. High 86F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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TACLOBAN CITY The prices of basic commodities stayed generally stable and within the suggested retail price (SRP), an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Leyte said. At the same time, the DTI assured the public that there was an adequate supply of goods in all areas of the province. Morris Gicain, mon-
DTI: Prices of basic commodities stable
itoring and enforcement office of DTI-Leyte, said that during a price monitoring visit at various markets and large department stores in the city, the prices of basic commodities remained stable. Owners of supermarkets, wet markets and major manufacturers assured us that there is enough supply of basic to page 8
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Thursday, 14 February 2013
MANILA -- Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle called on the Catholic faithful Tuesday to pray for Pope Benedict XVI, who announced Monday that he is resigning from his post on February 28. The Filipino cardinal was among the many church officials who were surprised Monday at Benedicts decision. The German-born pope said during a meeting of Vatican cardinals Monday that he lacks the strength to fulfill his duties, thus the resignation. In a statement released by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) on Tuesday, Tagle said that just like others, he too was clueless that a change is forthcoming in the leadership of the Church. Pope Benedict XVIs renunciation of the ministry as Bishop of Rome on February 11, 2013 came as a surprise, said Tagle. He said he immediately felt sad that of the decision knowing selfless guidance the Pope had shown in the past eight years. The announcement also brought sadness to us. We felt like children clinging to a father who bids them farewell, said Tagle. He urged Filipinos to pray for the pope, especially as he devotes the coming years at the service of the Church through a life of prayer. It was Pope Benedict XVI who appointed Tagle as the newest Filipino car-
Catholic faithful asked: Pray for Pope Benedict XVI

dinal in late 2012. The resignation Monday marks the first time in nearly 600 years that the head of the Catholic Church stepped down, with the last one being Pope Gregory XII, who stepped down in 1415. Good example Members of the influential Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), however, lauded the decision of their leader. He based his decision on the will of God and the good of the Church. Great men do not cling to power. Good example, said Bishop emeritus Teodoro Bacani. It was an act of humility for the Pope to resign for reasons of health and needs of the church, said Jaro Archbishop Angle Lagdameo. I admire his courage and humility to accept the fact that the Church needs a younger head, said Malolos Bishop Jose Oliveros. A historic and heroic act. Giving up big powers is a brave act, said Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes. Aside from church officials, Malacaang also expressed regret over the sudden resignation of the pope who only served as head of the one billion Catholic faithful for barely eight years. In a statement issued late Monday, presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda hoped that the Pope may find peace and contentment upon his resignation on February 28. Not only the Catholic world, but all peoples and nations of goodwill are filled with great regret as news comes of Pope Benedict XVI announcing he intends to relinquish the Petrine Ministry on February 28 of this year, Lacierda said. At this time, when the Pope has announced the physical challenge he faces makes it difficult to continue bearing the burdens of his office, we join the Catholic world and all whose lives he has touched, in prayer and sympathy. May he find respite from his physical challenges, and peace and contentment in the seclusion of retirement, he added. The Palace official praised the Pope for showing humility by resignation, describing his move as act of supreme faith. Pope Benedict XVIs decision, historic as it is, is in keeping with humility and pastoral approach he has placed at the core of his service as Pope. It is also an act of supreme faith in the institution he has headed, and the faith he has proclaimed to the world. We pause in human sympathy with Pope Benedict XVI in his acknowledgement of the great physical burden of his office, he said. Lacierda recalled the prayers and comforting words the Pope has dedicated to Filipinos during times of calamities. The conclave of cardinals is expected to be held in March within 15 or 20 days of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. A new Pope is expected to be elected before Easter Sunday on March 31. We hope and pray the Catholic Church and the Holy See will emerge from the coming period of the Sede Vacante, the conclave to come, with the election of a new Pope prepared to take up the great burdens and expectations of the Catho-
lic faithful worldwide, said Lacierda. Vice President Jejomar Binay also expressed sadness Tuesday over the decision of the Pope to give up the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church after nearly eight years in power. Speaking to reporters in Cebu City, Binay said the Pope only showed his humility by knowing his physical limits. Tanggap niya na dahil sa kanyang physical condition, hindi siya makakapagtrabaho ng ine-expect ng kanyang mga pinamumunuan (He accepts that he can no longer perform his functions as head of the Catholic Church due to his physical condition). I think hes really a concrete example of, iyong, as humble as he has been, he said. No surprise But while the 85-yearold Benedict shocked the world Monday by announcing his resignation at the end of the month, his brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, who was ordained on the same day in 1951 as his brother Joseph, the decision was no surprise. He has been thinking about it for several months, the elder Ratzinger said. He concluded that his powers are falling victim to age. He dismissed suggestions that the pope had been pushed to resign. The intrigues are a fairy tale, the 89-year-old said. There were no intrigues against him. He also said Pope Benedict XVI is planning to stay out of the public eye following his retirement at the end of the month but may stand ready to advise
his successor if asked. Its possible he (the next pope) may ask for advice, said Ratzinger. I think its quite likely they will talk. As for his successor, Ratzinger said his brother feels that a younger person is needed to deal with the problems of the times. Asked whether he thought the time had come for a pope from outside of Europe, Ratzinger said that could happen in the future, but that he did not think it would in the next election. For now I think the
job will remain with a European, he said. Ratzinger said he hoped to visit his brother in the Vatican later this year, but didnt expect the pope to return to Germany or Regensburg, where their parents and sister are buried. The Vatican says Benedict will spend some time at the papal summer retreat south of Rome, and eventually return to the Vatican to live at a monastery inside the gardens. (SUNNEX)
NEWS
BPI issues memo on proper labeling of bags

TACLOBAN CITYThe Department of Agriculture (DA) thru the Bureau of Plant industry (BPI) issued a memorandum directing proper labeling of the bags used to pack on yellow corn seeds which aims to boost the local corn industry by adopting natural resource conservation measures. DA-8 media production aide Paul Nigel Custodio said that the directive aims to steer strong support from all stakeholders on the nationwide campaign for sustainable corn farming in sloping areas. This stems from the fact that farming without appropriate soil and water conservation measures in sloping areas leads to soil erosion, Custodio said. Custodio emphasized that the said memorandum enjoined all yellow corn seed producers to follow proper labeling on the bag of the seed with the message Appropriate soil and water conservation measures such as contour farming, minimum tillage, crop rotation, natural vegetative strips, mulching and crop residue incorporation, organic farming terracing and rainwater harvesting when planted in sloping areas. The message should be displayed using bold block letters and readable even at a one meter distance. The memo directed the DA-8 to conduct massive information drive to educate the farmers and other stakeholders on the environmental consequences of farming in sloping areas if no appropriate soil and water conservation measures are employed, Custodio said. On the other hand, DA-8 Agri-Pinoy corn program coordinator Brenda Pepito reported that her office will make due representation with the Regional Integrated Agricultural Research Center (RIARC) at San Jorge, Samar which is the lone producer of yellow corn seeds in the region, to take appropriate action to implement this directive. Pepito said that the banner program has started integrating topics on soil and water conservation strategies in its technology dissemination through training, field visits and establishment of farmers techno fora. She also committed to revisit the existing practices of the farmers in the field and provide them with basic support services and relevant information to adopt and develop innovative technologies and management system towards a farming community that is resilient from the erratic and unpredictable environment condition. A holistic approach will also be adopted by the banner program to come up with more effective scheme to cushion the impact of environmental problem. One key point is tapping the local government units to participate and get involved in planning workshops and extension works. In relation to this, one of the policy thrusts of the corn program is to mainstream climate change intervention in its Work and Financial Plan (WFP) and ensure adequate and continuous funding support in the implementation of sustainable land and water resources management among farming areas. The adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation measures will not only redound to environmental benefits, but more importantly, will serve as an economic augmentation to the farmers, Pepito disclosed. (RYAN GABRIEL
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PCL natl prexy congratulates local legislators, public servants

TACLOBAN CITY The national chairperson of the Philippine Councilors League said that local legislators and public servants are elected mainly to improve the delivery of basic social services to the people he is serving. PCL chair Alan Zulueta, in his talk during the awarding of the Best Sanggunians (to include the municipal and city) in Eastern Visayas, dubbed as 2012 Local Legislative Award(LLA) and held yesterday, congratulated the winners of the 2012 local legislative award. According to him, the local government unit that received said award manifested that both the elected public officials and the employees are performing well on the delivery of the basic social services to the public. We would like to encourage every province in the region to do innovations on the programs they have. This award is important for every year elected officials and employee of a certain LGU to perform well for them to be recognized by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Zulueta said. The PCL national chair revealed that the LLA has started first in the region and was adopted in the national level. This award started in Region 8 in 2000. And in 2004, when Wilson Uy became the president of the PCL Leyte Chapter, this was adopted in the national level. In the national level, this first happened in 2003, then on 2009 and this year, on March 7 at the SMEX Mall of Asia, he added. In the region, this is given in a yearly basis, but in the national level, this is just conducted in a term basis, Zulueta explained. Furthermore, the official congratulated all the people behind the successful conduct of the LLA, considering the dedication and the time and effort given by the members of the provincial evaluating team and the regional awards committee members that includes the Department of Agriculture, Department of Social Welafre and Development and DILG. The winners for this year include the following-: 1st to 3rd class municipality -- Catarman, Northern Samar; Hinunangan, Southern Leyte; Naval, Biliran; Sta. Rita, Samar; and Tanauan, Leyte. 4th to 6th class municipality -- Babatngon, Leyte; Balangiga, Eastern Samar; Cabucgayan, Biliran; Motiong, Samar; Limasawa, Southern Leyte; San Isidro Northern Samar; HUC & independent component city category Ormoc City; and component city category Calbayog City. (REY
GERILLA GRADO)
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gunian Panglungsod of Ormoc that was cited as regional awardee. Plaques were given to all regional awardees while regional champions received an additional P10, 000 cash from the PCL. The nominees were evaluated based on five criteria: effectiveness of the legislative agenda (35 pts.); effectiveness of the legislative tracking system (10 pts.); availability of legislative documents (10 pts.); efficiency of performance of the Sanggunian (35 pts.); and quality of office set-up and staff
complement (10 pts.) In 2006, the thenSearch for Most Outstanding Sanggunian Bayan (MOSB) was adopted as a national competition called the Local Legislative Awards, Myles Colasito, DILG regional information officer, said. It was temporarily suspended for one year at the national level but has since been implemented continuously since 2008. The national LLA is now conferred every term of office of local officials. PCL-EV president Palo municipal councilor Wilson Uy, in his speech, said that the
next LLA awarding, they are hoping that more municipal and city legislatives will participate in said competition. He also thanked those who had helped in the realization of the awarding especially those who had helped in the evaluation of nominees like the Department of Agriculture, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of the Environment and Natural Resources and the Leyte Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which send representatives to the regional evaluation to validate the provincial nominees.
(ROEL AMAZONA)
OPINION
EDITORIAL
Market on the road

by tables and all on which the fish vendors place their fishes, and which occupy the road intended for passing vehicles. Worse, these vendors occupy both sides of the road, leaving only a very narrow passage for motorists, which buyers also share in traversing here and there. So if one is taking this route and is hurriedly heading for the city so as not to be late in school or in the office and other hasty appointments, one is sure to get stuck in this traffic mess at that market, in the middle of the street. As a result, one cannot help but be delayed in his/her city appointments courtesy of these abusive, undisciplined vendors. Despite their knowledge that they are
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here in the world can you find an active city street designated as a route for certain passenger vehicles but is almost closed in the morning hours just because it is occupied almost entirely by fish vendors, fish cargo trucks, piles of huge wooden fish containers, and fish buyers? Nowhere else but in the Old Road Sagkahan, city of Tacloban, otherwise known to many people in the area as talipapa or shed, and is the designated route to the city for St. Pauls/Campetic passenger jeepneys. Already that road is narrowed down by how the houses are built, which mostly stand right at the edge of the cement road, allowing no space for pedestrians. Yet, this narrowness is even made more congested
Comelec worker as gun-ban violator nabbed by police

Of all the good things you would have wanted very much to get from the recent news, you would love most this one. Its about this frenzy by the Comelec-deputized police to rid all streets and public places of gun-toting men and women and arresting gun-ban violators. Yes, it is the Commission on Elections that does feverishly want all guns born or carried outside of homes confiscated and violators incarcerated. The Comelecs campaign, thru PNP, is gaining ground and momentum. In fact it has already been a notable success until mid-January this year. But heres the twist. Only last Wednesday of last week, it was an employee of the Comelec whom the Paypayon, Oras, Eastern Samar. With the arrest, RD Soria said: We have to enforce the law without favor even if the violator is connected with the office mandating us to implement such rule. Nicely put. TAMA GAD LA LIWAT!! The PNP said that reports reaching PRO8 disclosed that at around 11:10 oclock Wednesday evening, an information was relayed to Catbalogan City Police Station on alleged gun burst heard at the vicinity of COMELEC Samar Provincial Office located at Old Justice Building along Curry Ave., Brgy. 7, Catbato page 6
Philippine National Police found out to have violate the Comelecs gun ban. SIGE KARAGTATAWA KITA! According to the office of regional director ELMER RAGADIO SORIA, police chief superintendent
of Region VIII, the Comelec employee whom the police collared was Pedro Sugalan y Orosco, alias Peter, 46, married, only a utility worker at that!!! -SUSMARYUSEP!!! - of the Comelec Samar Provincial Office, and a native of Brgy
OPINION
NGOs often than not citing only few names of science researchers. The latest among the awards to S & T workers, hosted by the DENR or Department of Environment and Natural Resources, published on 2nd January 2013. It cited the names of 11 biologists whose contributions were as Discoverers of Philippine Wildlife. There has been talks as to the criteria used in the selection of the awardees as there are awardees who are still too young, too early and yet make a name in the scientific niche to be included in the list. If, indeed, DENR wanted to know who are the discoverers of Philippine wildlife (herein better qualified as referring to biologists conducting researches both in terrestrial/ land and aquatic/fresh-/marine-water habitats), all that it had to do was to screen/ evaluate updated CVs of active members of the Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines, Inc. (ASBP)! The word discoverers actually refer to taxonomists or systematists whose research output focuses on discovering/describing new plant, animal, or microorganism species. The present list of awardees

could be bloated once the DENR finds out that there are many more who have discovered and published many new wildlife species from both terrestrial (land) and aquatic (fresh- and marine-water) habitats. Not because this writer, himself an active marine biology (seaweed) researcher, was not included in the DENR list, that he is lengthily tackling the issue. He speaks and shares the sentiment of those who spend most of their research time outside of Imperial Metro Manila, not reached by their radar. There are some of us taxonomist, systematists or plainly so-called discoverers who are based in the Visayas (Drs. Lawrence Liao, Danny Largo USC Cebu) and Mindanao(Dr. Willy Uy MSU Iligan), Southern and Northern Luzon as well, contributing to discovering more wildlife (some not necessarily new entities/species, but may
Plight of Philippine Science and the Filipino S&T workers

Part III - Recognitions Given to Filipino S & T Workers too, are the names of politicians, moneyed-people and other names who made it to the awardees lists via their questionable qualifications. One such glaring instance was the search for Outstanding Leytenos? that saw politicians names crowding the list and with no true S & T worker at all. This happened some years back, though! We, in science, can only thank the International Award given by the Ramon Magsaysay Foundation, national honors such as the TOYM (The/ Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines), OYS (The Outstanding Young Scientist of the Philippines, TOWNS (The Outstanding Women of the Philippines), TOFIL (The Outstanding Filipinos), National Research Council of the Philippines annual awards to S & T Workers, and few other departmental and regional awards given by government offices (e.g. DOST Regional Office VIII), SUCs, HEIs, and
Adding to the woes of the Filipino S & T workers, aside from the meager budget for R & D activities, to purchase state-ofthe-art laboratory equipment, and updated library facilities, is the tangible acceptance, recognition of their research contributions to the government and the country. Because of the latter, many good Filipino researchers continue to join the exodus, leave and work in foreign countries and later find themselves recognized as pillars in science by their adoptive places. This disenchantment is perceived to continue if the countrys leadership chooses to ignore, shy
away from the sad plight of the Filipino scientists, Engineers and other S & T personnel. Indeed, instead of providing them with sustained research funding assistance, giving them due benefits embodied in RA 8439, and a simple pat on their shoulders in recognition for their products of R & D works. Some of them pass this world unloved and unknown! Noticeably, each time news about few recognitions, awards, and honors are given by both the government and non-government agencies, it is common to see only one (sometimes none) coming from the science sector. But noticeably,
come in the form of new genera, varieties, or plainly as NEW RECORDS for the Philippine Flora and Fauna. For the record, this humble representation has so far discovered at least 3 new species (Porphyra marcosii Cordero, a proteinrich red seaweed collected from Ilocos Norte known as gamet to the Ilokanos or Nori to Japanese) and 3 new varieties (Halimeda velasquezii Taylor var. robusta Cordero, a green seaweed gathered from Batanes), and dozen numbers of new records of marine algae/seaweeds, gathered from the Philippine waters. He has been honored to have a new brown seaweed species gathered from Aklan named after him Sargassum corderoi Modelo, Liao & Umezaki. ooo000ooo NEXT TOPIC : S & T related Subjects SHARE S & T THOUGHTS through Email: drpacjr@yahoo.com.
The Sower
Thursday after Ash Wednesday Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1; Lk 9:22-25
THE CONDITIONS OF DISCIPLESHIP

[Jesus said to his disciples,] The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then he said to all, If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself?
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dismissed and rejected. Imagine the doom if you cant stand to lose the person, that life to you would be meaningless without him/her, that your joy and happiness entirely depend upon that person. Isnt it devastating? You would feel all alone, rejected, ridiculed, and laughed at. And when you insist and persist on pursuing the person, he/ she will just get mad at you, or even suspect you of plotting something malicious, like you are working for the persons ruin so you can get even. Thats too painful, indeed. And since the person you truly love remains in your memory, day in and day out, every day is like an extension of a torturous experience as regards having those heartaches. Every time you see cards, love notes, flowers, or anything that symbolizes love and lovers, you remember the person, and the pain in your heart recurs, like a fresh wound that is being stirred with a needle. And when this so-called day of hearts and lovers
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Exchanging cards, penning love notes, sending greetings, arranging dates, giving flowersall this are happening today, this very day, which is known to majority of people as the day of hearts, or Valentines Day. Depending on how creative one is, it may be called by many names: lovers day, loves day, or simply, day. In fact, it may be named after the person who happens to be the object of ones heart. I might as well call it, my day; or your day, or anybody elses day. Bottom line is, its a day that has been linked to the heart, or anyone/anything with a heart and, having had this organ, is capable of loving, of being loved. But thats being too general and accommodating. Basically, this is for
humans, particularly for those who are in love, and most specifically for those who are being loved in returnmeaning, those who enjoy mutual feelings of love, and not just in a onesided manner wherein one is madly in love but the object of that love doesnt love him/her in return. To this kind of lover, his/her love is a disaster. And this day, given that lover, maybe considered a day of hurts, and pains, and agony. Why, its not a joke to fall in love and find out that, despite your efforts, there is nothing you can do to win his/her heart and make him/her love you in return. How it hurts when you are so in love yet the person doesnt even pay attention to you and your feelings. Your love is slighted, belittled, ignored,
occupying the road and obstructing it, these vendors never even bother to move aside even when they see that plenty of vehicles are already lining up, trapped by their obstructive presence. The abuse is glaring and too much, irritating to hurrying folks. Reason for this is obvious--no traffic enforcers or policemen are in sight, and so the vendors are just doing what they want to do without any hesitation and respect for rules and authorities. Where are the city ordinances and authorities that should look into this matter and restore orderliness in that area? Such effort may have been put in place before, but where is its consistent implementation? Any response, please?
COSMIC MOTHER
The Christian covenant is not only a new covenant; its a completely different one. The old one, the one made through Moses and the law, offered a worldly reward. Long life, it promises ten times in Deuteronomy alone, and blessings upon the land. If you examine the law of Moses carefully, you can see that its the code of the Cosmic Mother hovering over her brood, ensuring the health, well-being, and prosperity of her family. The new covenant of Jesus turns it all around. Give it up, he says. There is something better. So what if you live long and prosper? After you gain the whole world, then what? You die and it all passes away! Thats no fun. Jesus invited his followers to believe in something beyond this passing world; a life that brings real and lasting fulfillment. But in order to get there, this world must be left behind. Welcome to Lent. Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for teaching me about the kingdom of God. It really doesnt make any sense to pursue this passing world when all that I desire peace, joy, loveis in the kingdom and lasts eternally. Action: Today you will have a chance to deny yourself in some way. Rate your response to the opportunity and pray to do better next time. (Between Sundays by Paul Boudreau, published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City. Tel. #321-3195) Sowers Seeds: To live in union of mind, heart and will with the Pope means sharing in the universality if his concerns: to suffer with those who suffer, to be happy with those who are happy; especially to suffer when the Church suffers, to be happy when it is happy. Blessed James Alberione, founder of the Pauline Family

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logan City. A police team was immediately dispatched to the area to validate the veracity of the report that resulted to the arrest of Sugalan and the confiscation of one caliber .25 pistol marked Phoenix Arms Ontario model HP25 bearing serial number 4163916 with firearm license number 117362212282750 with one magazine loaded with 6 live ammunition; one inside holster and 2 fired cartridge of .25 caliber. Suspect was immediately brought to Catbalogan City Police Station for proper disposition and subsequently brought to Samar Provincial Hospital for medical examination and Samar Provincial Crime Laboratory Office for paraffin test while the confiscated firearm and ammunition was subjected for ballistic examination and gun residue test. According to PNP RD Soria, a case for violation of section 32 of Republic Act 7166 in relation to COMELEC Resolution Number 9561-A was already filed against Sugalan at the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor in Catbalogan City. The case was docketed as NPS-VIII-08INQ-13B-00361 on February 7, 2013. Suspect was immediately released after paying the recommended bailbond in the amount of P12, 000.00. That utility worker (hadto, janitor or helper la an tawag han item hinto nga posisyon ha gobyerno) could have raised speculations with the circumstance in which he had a gun with him. Why should a janitor or helper be armed with a gun? Is he a very special intelligence agent authorized by any intelligence agency or by Comelec to acquire, possess and use a gun, whether or not outside of the Comelec gun ban period? Delikado ine nga tawo. Kun baga daw la, angay diri ginpapagpiyansa, 12 mil pesos pa gud nga piyansa. Atara!!! Pero, anay daw, bangin la liwat nagdo-double character hiya, also as security guard, huhummmmm! Kun doble kara, ada, doble suweldo, may bayad ha iya serbisyo komo utility worker, may bayad liwat komo security guard. But, we couldnt be sure. The PNP report did not give more details. RD Soria pointed out that under Section 32 of RA 7166, during the election period, no person shall bear, carry or transport firearms or other deadly weapons in public places, including any building, street, park, private vehicle or public conveyance, even if licensed to possess or carry
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the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission on Elections. The issuance of firearms licenses shall be suspended during the election period. The law further states that only regular members or officers of the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other enforcement agencies of the Government who are duly deputized in writing by the Commission for election duty may be authorized to carry and possess firearms during the election period. Provided, that, when in the possession of firearms, the deputized law enforcement officer must be in full uniform showing clearly and legibly his name, rank and serial number which shall remain visible at all times; and in the actual performance of his election duty in the specific area designated by the Commission. *** CHIZ IN TIE FOR TOP SPOT IN PULSE ASIA SURVEY: Independent candidate Senator Chiz Escudero was in a statistical tie for the number one spot in the latest survey of senatorial candidates by pollster Pulse Asia. Nationalist Peoples Coalition candidate Loren Legarda garnered a rating of 58 percent while Escudero came in with 54.3 percent. With a margin of error of +/- two percentage points, the two reelectionists were in a statistical tie for number one. The survey was conducted last January 19 to 30. I am happy and humbled by the continued confidence by the people, but what is important is that public servants seeking the peoples vote like me continue to work to prove that we are worthy of the positions entrusted to us, Escudero said. The latest Pulse Asia poll showed that behind Legarda and Escudero were Team Pinoys Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano at third with 48.9 percent, while United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) bets Nancy Binay, 43.6 percent, and San Juan City Rep. JV Ejercito were tied for fourth and fifth places. Other candidates who came out in the Magic 12 were Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, 41.1 percent; Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, 40.7 percent; UNAs Cagayan Representative Juan Ponce Enrile Jr., 40.4 percent; and former Las Pias Representative Cynthia Villar, 39.1 percent. Completing the list for the magic 12 are UNAs Sen. Migz Zubiri, 37.6 percent, Aurora Province Rep. Edgardo Angara of Team Pinoy, 37.1 percent; and Sen. Gringo Honasan, 36.8 percent. Pulse Asia noted the close difference in the numbers among the candidates ranked from fourth to twelfth places. Statistically tied for 13th to 16th places are Team Pinoys Bam Aquino, Independent Grace Poe and UNAs Dick Gordon. Pulse Asia said the survey also showed that with less than four months to go before the May 2013 elections, only about a third of the respondents, or 34 percent, has a complete senatorial slate with most having a definite eight candidates in their list of preferred senators. *** WARNING TO QNS CELFON CALLERS AND TEXTERS: Dont call or text me at my old and usual regular number at 09159134271. I lost my Samsung celfon, together with its installed SIM card and memory card at noontime of February 11, 2013 inside a white passenger van which I took. The phone fell off my right hand when so suddenly deep sleep took away my consciousness inside that van. I realized I forgot about it when I disembarked from that car. Thanks a million for anyone who can return that to me, at the municipal office of the Department of Agrarian Reform, at first floor Espina Bldg., in Basey, Samar. Well, if the whole property cant be returned, then perhaps, the finder-keeper can just deliver to anyone at this DAR office the SIM card and memory card. If you may, I will just have the contents of these two cards transferred to another celfon, and then give both cards back to the finder-keeper so that that finder-keeper can make full use of that property. An sulod la han SIM card (inbox messages and outgoing or sent messages) ngan an tanan nga video and photo shots ha memory card asya la an pinaka-importante ha akon. Thus, I pray and request that both cards be returned. Thanks a million, I say again. I am requesting the Basey police to help locate these cards. I think they will manage. *** On one of the long corridors of Harvard University are carved in granite the words of Archibald Macleish: How shall freedom be defended? By arms when it is attacked by arms; by truth when it is attacked by lies; by democratic faith when it is attacked by authoritarian dogma. Always, and in the final act, by determination and faith. Senator Benigno Ninoy S. Aquino, Jr., part of his undelivered speech prepared by him for his arrival speech on August 1, 1983
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Vicente Piczon, Sr. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land (conjugal property) Lot No. 215 with the improvements thereon, situated in Poblacion Catbalogan, Samar, containing an area of 554 square meters, more or less and covered by O.C.T. No. 486. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of LEVIOSA P. DEL ROSARIO as vendee for the whole parcel of land, per Book No. 9, Page No. 1, Series of 1992 of Notary Public Tomas Cobriros. LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Claudio Brosas extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated in Tacloban City under T.C.T. No. T-16018 and Pastrana, Leyte under OCT No. P-34679. That heir Natividad Brosas hereby waive all her rights and participation in favor of co-heirs; over the above-described property; per Doc. No. 270, Page No. 54, Book No. XXVI, Series of 2010 of Notary Public Atty. Dexter L. Aguilar. LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Saturnina Niegas extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential land, situated at Brgy. Balud, Capoocan, Leyte, covered by Tax Dec. No. 3533 and heirs hereby confirmed the sale made on said lot in favor of Romelia O. Misagal as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 200, Page No. 49, Book No. 2, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Edgar J. Tonolete. LSDE: Jan. 31, February 7 & 14, 2013
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Iluminada Matol Masangcay extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 5 parcels of land described as: Parcel A; Agricultural land, located at District 1, Macarthur, Leyte with an area of about 3,348 square meters, more or less, Cadastral Lot 772, under Tax Dec. No. 99-2400100142; Parcel B, Agricultural land located at Brgy. Causwagan, Macarthur, Leyte which has an area of about 10,310 square meters, more or less, Cadastral Lot 3124 under Tax Dec. No. 02-24008-00211; Parcel C, Agricultural land, located at District I, Macarthur, Leyte and has an area of 494 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 2022; Parcel D, Agricultural land located at Brgy. Tuyo, Macarthur, Leyte, which has an area of about 8,562 quare meters, more or less designated as Cadastral Lot 1930 under Tax Dec. No. 05-24030-00-94; Parcel E, Agricultural land located at Brgy. Tuyo, Macarthur, Leyte which has an area of about 19,002 square meters, more or less, Cadastral Lot 1927 under Tax Dec. No. 3219; per Doc. No. 262, Page No. 53, Book No. XIV, Series of 2008 of Notary Public Atty. Roy M. Perez. LSDE: Jan. 31, February 7 & 14, 2013
NOTICE is hereby given that Marcelo Valenzona executed an affidavit of Explanation/Adjudication over a parcel of land situated at Washington Street, Baybay, Leyte, containing an area of 2,291, Lot No. 750, of Municipal Judge Pugay and Certified Xerox/true copy and subscribed and sworn to before Prosecutor Rosulo U. Vivero LSDE: Jan. 31, February 7 & 14, 2013
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Marife Ampaso heir of late Jaime H. Ampaso, executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a motor vehicle described as: Make: Kawasaki; Engine No.: AX125 AEP04738; Chassis No.: AX125-B04664; Plate No.: 6400HC, Fuel: Gasoline: Type of Body: MC; A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Evangieline Delis as vendor; per Doc. No. 4758, Page No. 321, Book No. IV, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Mario Lydinno R. Opea. LSDE: Jan. 31, February 7 & 14, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sps. Clemente Urdaneta and Dolores P. Urdaneta extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land Lot No. 7874, Case 8, Psc-5, covered by O.C.T. No. P-30561, situated in Brgy. Hilapnitan, Baybay, Leyte, containing an area of 21,835 square meters, more or less; per Doc. no. 666, Page No. 71, Book No. XXV, Series of 2006 of Notary Public Joseph Carmel M. Bandalan. LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013
AFFIDAVIT OF EXPLANATION/ADJUDICATION
AFFIDAVITOF SELF ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Damian and Barbara Papa extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land, situated at Brgy. Punong, Bato, Leyte under Tax Dec. No. 06002600210, covered by Katibayan ng Titulo Bldg. P-48779 with Cad. Lot No. 2435, containing an area of .7024 has. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Matt Jhondel Palaran as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 294, Page No. 59, Book No. 26, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Rico E. Aureo. LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that Silvano Castillo y de Veyra executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land Lot No. 8, Cad-879-Case 01, with the improvements thereon, situated at Pob. 1, Zumarraga, Samar, covered by O.C.T. No. 21477, containing an area of 322 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Lourdes D. Suarez as vendee for the above-described property together with all the improvements found thereon, per Doc. No. 758, Page No. 148, Book No. 11, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Edilberto G. Morales. LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013
SELF ADJUDICATION WITH SALE
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region BRANCH 15 Hall of Justice, Burauen, Leyte IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF MINOR ROSARY MARIELLE OPINION WITH PRAYER FOR CHANGE OF NAME FROM ROSARY MARIELLE OPINION TO ROSARY MARIELLE MARTILLO TAURO, Spouses MIGUEL J. TAURO and NYLENE MA. SOCORRO M. TAURO, Petitioners SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS CASE NO. 13-01-189 For: ADOPTION WITH PRAYER FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF THE CHILD TO BE
Before this court is a verified petition filed by herein petitioners, praying that after due notice, publication and hearing, jugment be rendered declaring the minor ROSARY MARIELLE OPINION, as adopted child of petitioners, that she be freed from all legal obligation of obedience and loyalty with respect to her natural parents; that she be allowed to carry the surname of petitioners, and that she be declared for all legal intents and purposes, the child of herein petitioners. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance let the initial hearing of this case be set on MARCH 11, 2013 at 8:30 oclock in the morning at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 15, Burauen, Leyte at which date, time and place all interested persons may appear and show cause why this petition should not be granted. The Department of Social Welfare and Development through the Adoption Resources and Referral Unit, Field Office VIII, Tacloban
ADOPTED x- - - - - - - - - - -x ORDER
City is hereby directed to prepare and submit the Child Study Report on the adoptee as well as her biological parents and the Home Study Report on the prospective adopting parents to be submitted on or before the date of hearing. Let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks before the hearing in a court-accredited newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Leyte. Let a copy of this Order and the petition be furnished the petitioners, their counsel, the Local Civil Registrar of Tanauan, Leyte and Burauen, Leyte, respectively, the Solicitor General of the Philippines, the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor, and the Chief, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Adoption Resources and Referral Unit, Regional Field Office No. VIII, Tacloban City. SO ORDERED. Hall of Justice, Burauen, Leyte, January 28, 2013.
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Restituta Lovete, extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Naga, Bato, Leyte under Tax Dec. No. 06002300144, with Cad Lot No. 2984, containing an area of .2984 has.; A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Celestina Salabao as vendee for a portion of 1,909 square meters, designated as Lot No. 2984-A from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 811, Page No. 63, Book No. 22, Series of 2009 of Notary Public Atty. Rico E. Aureo. LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Armando Villaflor extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over parcel of lands together with improvements both situated in Brgy. Gabas, Baybay, Leyte described as: Parcel 1) Lot No. 7009, Psc-5, covered by TP-12047, Tax Dec. No. 07042-00578, containing an area of 9,391 square meters, more or less; Parcel 2, Lot No. 6996, containing an area of 3,950 square meters, more or less and embraced by TCT No. T-12412 and Tax Dec. No. 07061-01264; A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Roque M. Escuadra Jr., as vendee for a (1/4) portion of the above-described which is 2,348 square meters from the 1st parcel, Lot 7009; per Doc. No. 99, Page No. 20, Book No. XXXVIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Ernesto M. Butawan. LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013
EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE
LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013
(Sgd.) YOLANDA U. DAGANDAN Executive Judge
CSC to conduct exams

TA C L O B A N CITY- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will administer various examinations this year to screen prospective job applicants in government. CSC-8 information officer and chief of the Public Assistance and Liaison Division Roselie Taon said that the CSC will conduct the written Career Service Examinations (CSE), both for professional and sub-professional levels, on April 14 and October 13, 2013. For the April 14 schedule, applications are being accepted at CSC regional and field offices nationwide until February 28. Taon also said that CSE are general ability tests designed to measure verbal, analytical, numerical, and clerical skills. While, passing the CSE entitles one to either a professional or sub-professional eligibility which, along with education, experience and training requirements, is needed for permanent appointment to corresponding positions in the government career service. She also stressed that said examination is open to Filipino citizens, regardless of educational attainment, who are at least 18 years old at the time of filing of application and who have not taken the same level of examination in less than three months. However, Taon said that taking different levels of examination within the said period is allowed. Other examinations to be administered for the year include the Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE) Qualifying Test and the Fire Officer Examination (FOE) on March 10; the Local Scholarship ProgramModified (LSP) Written Examination and the Penology Officer Examination (POE) on August 11. The FSOE Qualifying Test will be conducted in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs. It aims to recruit candidates for appointment to the position of Foreign Service Officer, Class IV to work for PhilMembers of the Police Station 1 proceeded to the area to conduct a probe. The victim was lated identified as Noli Cagadoc, a resident of Brgy. 96 Lumbang 1, Calanipawan, Tacloban City. He sustained eight hacked wounds on the different parts of the body and four stab wounds on
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0098 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a VEHICLE FOR HIRE service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name RAYMUNDO T. BULAMBAO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF CONTRACTING PASSENGERS FROM TABANGO, LEYTE TO/ FROM ANY HOTELS, RESORTS & PORTS WITHIN REGION VIII AND WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, SAMEJAMA TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 11th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board
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TACLOBAN CITY A unidentified man was found lying on a pool of blood in a street of Barangay 64, BLISS Sagkahan, this city, on Monday, Feb. 11. Bob Mark Cumpio,
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City
Dead body found
21 years old, single, a choreographer and a resident of Brgy. 64, Bliss Sagkahan, this city, discovered the dead body around 1:15 a.m. at the back portion of the Sagkahan National High School.
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0102 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a UVE service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name DANILO SUMAPIG-VENDOR NELSON S. SEGALES-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY DANILO SUMAPIG-VENDOR IN FAVOR OF NELSON S. SEGALES-VENDEE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-NAVAL & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A UVE SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, REYSON TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 12th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board
LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2002-1268 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a PUJ service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name RAUL SUBARAN Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-SAN JOSE & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JULY 31, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF ROUTE AND SAME NO. OF UNIT WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, RAUL A. SUBARAN TRANS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 112th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board
ippine embassies and TACLOBAN CITY -consulates. The FOE results in The provincial governthe conferment of the ment of Leyte has conFire Officer Eligibility ducted medical mission considered appropriate called Leyte Caravan for appointment to sec- in the covered court of ond level ranks in the Sta. Fe, Leyte on Februfire protection service ary 5, 2013. Over 20 barangays and functionally related positions, except ranks and about 500 people under the Philippine attended the said mission. The residents of National Police (PNP). The LSP offers Sta. Fe have availed of scholarship opportuni- agricultural and vetties to qualified gov- erinary services, dental services, circumcision, ernment employees. The POE results in the conferment of the Penology Officer Eligibility considered appropriate for appointment to second level ranks in the jail and penolTACLOBAN CITY ogy and to functionally About 150 residents related services, except of Barangay 88, Fishranks under the PNP. Village, San (RYAN GABRIEL L. AR- ermans Jose district, this city CENAS) have recently graduated from the Comprehensive Livelihood the chest. Entrepreneur Later on, a person who and identified himself as Ludy Program(CLEP) of the Lago personally appeared city government. These residents have before the police station trained on different to inform that he was the father of Noli. He also skills such as food prorevealed the real identity cessing and cooking, of the victim was Arnold reflexology and haircutCagadoc Lago a.k.a Noli ting. Throughout their Cagadoc.. He informed ceremony, that his son was brought graduation to the Cebu Rolling Hills Councilor Cristina G. congratuFuneral. The motive on Romualdez the killing of the victim lated and handed over remain unknown as of starter kits to the gradupress time. (ZAIRYL JANE ates, who could later R. HEMBRA, EVSU, INTERN) avail of loan assistance and other aid from the EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE A PORTION
Leyte Caravan brougth to Sta. Fe, Leyte

medical consultation, and free blood pressure examination. Boxes of vitamins were also given as well as grooming kits, childrens feeding, optical services, and PhilHealth registration. Mayor Melchor Quemado was very thankful that Sta. Fe was given an opportunity through the Leyte Caravan to avail of this kind of program. (ERNESTO P.
ENAGE III)
Fishermans village has new CLEP graduates

City Cooperative Office. Since CLEP was started in 2007, a total of 3,350 had already graduated after training on the following skills: Cosmetology, food processing and cooking, haircutting, reflexology, dress- making, tailoring, baking, furnituremaking, silk-screen, printing and fashion jewelry making. CLEP graduate includes women, men, youth and jail inmates.
(ZAIRYL JANE R. HEMBRA, EVSU INTERN)
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Baldomero Gabin extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 2725, of Cad. Survey of Catbalogan with the improvements thereon, situated at San Fernando, Jiabong, Samar covered by O.C.T. No. 1106, containing an area of 157,328 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed a portion of 5 ha. or 50,000 square meters from the above-described property in favor of Florencio G. Abaigar as vendee; per Doc. no. 130, Page No. 26, Book No. XXXVI, Series of 2005 of Notary Public Atty. Medino L. Acuba. LSDE: February 14, 21 & 28, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Felisa Quejada heir of the late Manuel Quejada executed a Deed of Self-Adjudication over a motor vehicle described as: Make: Honda; Motor No.: KB503022-021580E; Chassis No.: KB503-022021580E; Plate No.: HW6462; MV File No.: 0724-95682; per Doc. No. 491, Page No. 100, Book No. X, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Asterio A. Villero. LSDE: February 14, 21 & 28, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Domingo Amor extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of coco land, located in Brgy. Pilar, Oquendo District, Calbayog City, with an area of 14,359 square meters, designated as Lot No. 209, That heirs hereby waive their rights and share to the above-described property in favor of co-heir Julita M. Amor; per Doc. No. 313, Page No. 63, Book No. II, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Jennylyn Sumagang-Durmiendo. LSDE: February 14, 21 & 28, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Jovencio Merino Togonon extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a motor vehicle described as: Plate No.: HVE-307; Classification UV Hire; Make: Suzuki MCP; Motor No.: 2646498; Serial/Chassis No.: DA71V-148493; Year Model: 1997. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Jenifer Requero Togonon as vendee for the above-described motor vehicle; per Doc. No. 400, Page No. 81, Book No. XXXIV, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Melinda C. Domael. LSDE: February 14, 21 & 28, 2013
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Ramon Villanueva, Sr. and Maximina A. Villanueva extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land Lot 808-D-3-B-1-A, LRC Psd-52964, situated at Brgy. Sagkahan, Tacloban City, covered by TCT No. T-60746, situated at Sagcahan, City of Tacloban, containing an area of 652 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Antonio C. Salinas and Teresita T. Salinas as vendee for the above-described property covered by TCT No. T-60746; per Doc. No. 116, Page No. 25, Book No. 1, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Janice Gara-Gabrito. LSDE: February 14, 21 & 28, 2013
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comes, all the more that the pain stabs and hacks deeper, lacerating your already battered and busted heart, crushing it mightily till its juices of hope escape and desperation creeps in. The sight of lovers holding hands, of flowers that bloom, of romantic dating sites, and the very day itselfthe day of love turns into a day that hurts, pains, and suffocates. Happy hearts day, everyone!
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poverty. UNAs proclamation rally Tuesday was also attended by One Cebu and Team Ramas bigwigs, as well as show business personalities like the Gutierrezes, among others. Thousands turned up in both events -- LP and UNA rallies Tuesday evening. Police in Manila and Cebu reported no untoward incidents. Senate candidates from both parties took turns promising scholarships and feeding centers, more jobs and a new brand of politics. Running under Team PNoy are reelectionist Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Aquilino Koko Pimentel III, and Antonio Trillanes; Aurora Representative Juan Edgardo Sonny Angara, former Las Pinas representative Cynthia Villar, former senators Ramon Magsaysay Jr. and Jamby Madrigal, former party-list Representative Risa Hontiveros and presidential cousin Paolo Benigno Bam Aquino IV. Under UNAs line-up, on the other hand, are Senator Gregorio Honasan II, Zambales Representative Mitos Magsaysay, San Juan City Representative JV Ejercito, Cagayan Representative Jack Enrile, former senator Ernesto Maceda, former senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, former senator Richard Gordon, former Tarlac governor Margarita Tingting Cojuangco, and Nancy Binay. UNA and Team PNoy both urged the people on Tuesday to vote straight, but Vice President Binay admitted that neither his party not the LP-led coalition will get a 12-0 sweep of the senatorial elections in May. My candidates might think that Im already conceding defeat for them. All of us are dreaming that all our candidates will win. But we have to face the glaring reality that 12-0 is a punch at the moon for any party, he said. No political party has swept the senatorial elections since the 1955 midterm polls, when the Nacionalista Party won all eight seats largely attributed to the popularity of then President Ramon Magsaysay. In calling for the public to vote for Team PNoy, LP campaign manager Senator Franklin Drilon said last week the administration senatorial slate will make sure that President Aquino IIIs reform agenda will continue in his last three years in office. UNA, in response, said Drilon may only be daydreaming and hallucinating. If they use force and intimidation over local government officials, then it is most likely that elections may be influenced. They may resort to tactics and strategies to ensure that local leaders will toe the party line. It is a big possibility, said UNA spokesperson JV Bautista. Meantime, Binay shrugged off LP insinuations that UNA is pretending to be supporters of the popular President Aquino. Weve never been pretenders. I fought the dictatorship of President (Ferdinand) Marcos? Did I pretend in any way? I dont know where that accusation is coming from. I am part of President Aquinos Cabinet and I fully support the programs of the President, he said in a separate interview Tuesday. (SUNNEX)

Republic of the Philippines COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS Manila SECOND DIVISION NOEL RAMONITO M. MONTALLANA, Petitioner SPA 13-110 (DC) (F) ALDIN M. MONTALLANA, Respondent Promulgated: x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x JAN. 16, 2013 ELIAS R. YUSOPH, Commissioner
Admin, opposition start Senate bid

CEBU CITY -- Candidates for senator from both the Liberal Partys (LP) Team PNoy and United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) started wooing voters Tuesday, as the 90-day election period for the national posts kicked off. In Cebu, all candidates running under UNA, except its three guest candidates -- Senators Loren Legarda and Francis Chiz Escudero and Grace Poe-Llamanzares -started their sorties with a mass at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral around 7 a.m. Tuesday before going on a motorcade to the northern and southern towns of Cebu. UNAs three kings -- Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, and former President Joseph Estrada led the partys proclamation rally at the Plaza Independencia that started around 5 p.m. UNA, a coalition of Binays Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) and Estradas Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), called itself a constructive opposition that seeks to further improve the programs of the Aquino administration. In Manila, Team PNoy -- a coalition of political parties, including the ruling LP -- held its proclamation rally in Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, also on Tuesday afternoon. President Benigno Aquino III led the team, which was also joined by Senators Legarda and Escudero, as well as Poe-Llamanzares. President Aquino, in his speech at Plaza Miranda on Tuesday, criticized UNA and the Arroyo administration. He said Filipinos should not forget the controversies that hounded the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, which involved also her husband, Jose Miguel Arroyo. Among the controversies were the fertilizer fund scam, the NBN-ZTE deal, the Hello Garci scandal, purchase of secondhand choppers, and the over importation of rice. The President also cited the midnight appointment of former Chief Justice Renato Corona, who was later removed from his post following a lengthy impeachment trial in the Senate. These controversies, he said, would not be allowed by the Team PNoy senatorial candidates if they win in the May midterm elections. Ayaw nilang manaig ang tuwid na daan. Ang balak nila: ang imaniobra muli ang pamahalaan pabalik sa lumang sistema. Ngayong gabi, malinaw kung nasaan ang panig ng labindalawang kasama natin sa entablado, Aquino said. He also said that he will not be able to pursue reforms alone and he needs the 12 candidates of Team PNoy to help him in his agenda. May ilang nagsasabi na nilalabanan ang katiwalian, kung ganon bakit niyo kakampi ngayon ang nakinabang sa nakaraang administrasyon? Aquino said, supposedly referring to the party of Vice President Binay and former President Estrada. UNA is carrying allies and former supporters of former President Arroyo. The UNA candidates in Cebu, meanwhile, also hit the Aquino administration for its policies, including the distribution of conditional cash transfers, instead of using the amount to create jobs. Senate President Enrile, whose son Jack is running for the Senate, also accused the Aquino administration of raising cigarette and liquor taxes in order to distribute condoms all over the country. Babaguhin nating lahat yan kapag UNA ang umupo sa Senado (We will change all that once UNA sits in the Senate), said Enrile.
RESOLUTION
Before this Commission is a Petition filed by Noel M. Montallana (Petitioner) against Aldin M. Montallana (Respondent) pursuant to Section 69 of the Omnibus Election Code (OEC). On 01 October 2012, Petitioner filed with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the position of Municipal Mayor of Oras, Eastern Samar for the 13 May 2013 Elections. On 05 October 2012, Respondent filed his COC for the same position. Petitioner then filed the instant Petition seeking, among others, to declare Respondent as a nuisance candidate, cancellation of his COC, and in case the Petition is left unresolved prior to the conduct of the elections, the votes cast in favor of the Respondent be excluded from counting. Petitioner contented that Respondent should be declared as a nuisance candidate because he filed his COC at the last minute; in a state of drunkenness; and that he has no means or capacity to conduct a campaign befitting of the mayoralty position. Accordingly, these alleged acts demonstrate that Respondent is not serious in his candidacy and has no bona fide intention to run for office. On 20 November 2012, the COMELEC Second Division, issued an Order directing Petitioner to show cause within three (3) days from receipt thereof why no proof of service was attached to the Petition pursuant to Rule 23, Section 4 (1) of Resolution No. 9523. Records would show that Petitioner failed to comply with the Order. In view of this, the Petition is denied due course. WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Petition of NOEL RAMONITO M. MONTALLANA is hereby DENIED. SO ORDERED. (Sgd.) LUCENITO N. TAGLE Presiding Commisioner (Sgd.) ELIAS R. YUSOPH Commissioner (Sgd.) MARIA GRACIA CIELO M. PADACA Commissioner (Sgd.) MA. JOSEFINA E. DELA CRUZ Clerk of the Commission (Sgd.) ROSARIO P. PALACIO Records Officer III
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Vice President Binay and former President Estrada also recalled that they, too, suffered the same situation suspended Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is going through. Garcia, who attended UNAs rally, has been suspended by the Office of the President for grave abuse of authority. Binay referred to his suspension when he was mayor of Makati in 2006, while Estrada recalled his ouster at the height of an impeachment trial in January 2001. Pinagtulungan din ako nila noon (They also ganged up on me), said Estrada, who served time until then President Arroyo pardoned him. Binay said the candidates also recognize that their real enemies are not political rivals, but joblessness, hunger and abject
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goods, Gicain said. We are working with local government units in monitoring the prices of goods to ensure that retailers do not violate price controls, Gicain added. Gicain said consumers should also be vigilant of the prices of basic commodities and other products they are buying. The consumers can help us in monitoring if they see an excessive increase in the products they are buying. DTI is conducting weekly monitoring on the prices of basic commodities and other products to see if there is an excessive increase or if there is a reason for an increase, Gicain added. He also warned retailers against excessive pricing as the prices of their products must be within the SRPs that are being published and monitored by the DTI. If retailers or a store is caught jacking up their prices, they will be given warning for their violation and if ever they will be caught again then formal charges will be filed against them and penalty will be a minimum of P17,500. (REYAN L.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certifiy that the conclusion in the foregoing Resolution were reached in consultation among the members of the Commission before the case was assigned to the writer of the opinion of the Commission (Second Division) (Sgd.) LUCENITO N. TAGLE Presiding Commissioner (Sgd.) MA. JOSEFINA E. DELA CRUZ Clerk of the Commission (Sgd.) ROSARIO P. PALACIO Record Officer III
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31 persons already apprehended in checkpoints in Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY - Since the establishment of the Comelec checkpoints on January 13, 2013 in the different parts of the region, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) had already apprehended 31 persons for violation of the gun ban. Out of these, we apprehended 30 civilians and one member of the Philippine Army. So far, we had confiscated 19 firearms of different calibers, two hand grenades and 11 bladed weapons, Police Inspector Romuel Nacar said. The PRO-8 had already filed 26 cases but the two are still for profiling. Appropriate charges were filed against them for violation of the Presidential Decree 1866 as amended by Republic Act 8294, illegal possession of firearms in relation to Comelec Resolution 9561-A. Nacar added that all permits to carry firearms outside residence should have exemption and appropriate documents issued by the Commission on Elections. The Comelec checkpoints are to stay until June 12 of this year. (KIM
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Leyte Idol Session 8th double treat will be having its grand finals this coming March 2013 at the newly constructed Leyte provincial complex in Pawing Palo,Leyte,.a project of formerLeyte governor and now Energy Sec. Carlos Jericho Icot Petilla. (GINA P. GEREZ)
DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has created a special body to prepare the city for the huge influx of local and foreign delegates to the forthcoming international conference on meetings, incentives, conventions and events/ exhibitions (Mice). Duterte herself chairs the Davao Host Organizing Committee, which she particularly created through an executive order acknowledging the citys bid to become an international MICE destination and tourism hub in the South. The committee, consisting of government and private sector groups, covers all areas of preparations to ensure the successful hosting of Mice Conference 2013. Aside from conference seminars, also constituting Mice Con 2013 are businessto-business meetings called MICE Mart and a product and service exhibition of industry players and suppliers called MICE Marketplace. Mice Con 2013 is slated in the citys newly-opened SMX Convention Center in Lanang on March 6-9. Lanang is an area in the southern part in this mostly elevat-
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ed city known for its majestic scenic beauty from the mountains to the sea, thus befitting its famous descriptive line: From Islands to Highlands. Coming over to witness the stunning natural scenery amid and around this cosmopolitan city are MICE experts and business leaders from all over the world, including visitors from Manila and the rest of the archipelago. To ensure that all their requirements are well taken cared of, the Sara-led organizing committee includes various units headed by experts to take charge of secretariat activities, attendance, transportation and tours, airport reception, accommodations, Mice Market Place, Mice Mart, socials and food and beverage, ways and means, safety and security, and finance, among others. Constituting the committee are lawyer Zuleika T. Lopez as government co-chair, Gene C. Bangayan of the Davao Tourism Association (Data) and Davao Region Tourism Council as private sector co-chair, Mary Ann M. Montemayor of the Association of Davao Event Organizers and Suppliers and Small Hotels Association of Davao as secretariat, Davao Region director Art Boncato Jr. of the Department of Tourism (DOT), Jason C. Magnaye of the City Tourism Operations Office and Al Ryan Alejandre of the City Council committee on tourism and beautification for attendance promotion, Alexander D. Divinagracia of the Davao Association of Tour Operators and Jonathan C. Estrella of Guide-Davao for transportation and tours; Boncato, Magnaye and Edmund I. Mayormita of the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies for airport reception, Emily P. Nuere of the Hotel and Resort Sales and Marketing Association for accommodations, Angel P. Puentespina of Data for Mice Marketplace, Montemayor for Mice Mart, Lisette C. Marques of Du-aw Davao Festival Foundation for socials and food and beverage, Joseph Lawrence P. Garcia of the City Information Office for PR and publicity, Bangayan for ways and means, Maj. Magno G. Adalin Jr. of the Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center for safety and security, and Pia Lourdes P. Montano of Davao Travel Agencies Association for finance. The DOT and the rest of the tourism industry expect Mice Con 2013 to become a record-breaking event for drawing the most number of foreign experts in global business, travel and tourism, branding, marketing, leadership, and technology, among others. The Mice Con program, according to the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), will address both the basics and the issues relevant to executive and professional levels. The conference will further promote Davao City as a Mice destination in Southern Philippines, said TPB chief operating officer Domingo Ramon C. Enerio III. The biggest gather-
ing of MICE professionals, this annual event serves as an industry platform for learning and business opportunities, Enerio pointed out. For more information on Mice Con 2013, visit: www.micecon. net and Mice Con 2013 Davao on Facebook.
(SUNNEX)
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID

The Local Government of Guiuan, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites suppliers/ contractors to apply for eligibility and found eligible, to bid for the hereunder contract: Name of Contract: CONSTRUCTION OF GUIUAN FISH PORT [PHASE I] @ Brgy 06 GUIUAN, E. SAMAR
Location : BRGY 06, GUIUAN, E. SAMAR Brief Description : Construction of Guiuan Fish Port[Phase I] Approved Budget for the Contract: P 10,000,000.00 Contract Duration: 150 days All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre- Bidding Conference, Evaluation of Bids, Post Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) The schedule of BAC activities is as follows: BAC Activities 1. Receipt from prospective bidders of Letters of Intent (LOI) including application of Eligibility 2. Issuance of Eligibility Forms 3. Receipt of Eligibility Requirements 4. Notice of Results of Eligibility Check 5. Issuance of Bid Documents 6. Pre-Bid Conference 7. Receipt and Opening of Bids Schedule 19- 22 Jan 2013 19- 22 Jan 2013 23-28 Jan 2013 29 Jan 2013 19- 31 Jan;1-18 Feb 2013 29 Jan 2013 18 Feb 2013
The BAC shall issue to prospective bidders Eligibility Forms at the ENGINEERING OFFICE 2nd Floor Mun Bldg Guiuan, E. Samar upon their submission of LOI, and upon their payment of a non- refundable amount of P 500.00 to the Treasurer. Prospective Bidders shall submit the Eligibility Requirements to the BAC at the said address. They may also obtain the results of the Eligibility Check by the BAC at the same address. The BAC will issue Bidding Documents upon payment of non- refundable amount of 15,000.00. This will be issued to bidders declared by the BAC to be eligible as per issued Notice of Eligibility. The Local Government Unit of Guiuan assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders for any expenses incurred in the preparation of the Bids. Approved by: ENGR. ARSENIO V. SALAMIDA BAC Chairman
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Drugstores told not sell antibiotics, ethical drugs without prescription

TACLOBAN CITYThe Department of Health (DOH) through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told drugstores in the city not to sell antibiotics or ethical drugs without a prescription from a licensed physician. According to FDA8 Supervisor Dr. Sonia Cabahit, an ethical drug is one which is available only with written instruction from a physician or dentist to a pharmacist. Cabahit said that one of the common causes of anti-microbial resistance is self-medication, or when a patient takes medicine without supervision from a physician. Another common cause is a patients failure to complete the prescribed course of treatment of antibiotics. She emphasized that failure to take the complete dose of antibiotics allows bacteria to eventually resist the medicine, rendering the medicine ineffective. The dispensing of antibiotics and other ethical drugs is the responsibility of a registered pharmacist under the employ of the drugstore, Cabahit said. The selling or dispensing of antibiotics or other ethical drugs without the required prescription issued by a licensed physician is strictly prohibited, she added. Cabahit also said that multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, pneumonia, HIV/AIDS, methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureus infections and influenza have emerged as priority public concerns. In 2011, the World Health Organization warned against the strong possibility of antibiotics and other essential medicines soon losing its effectivity because of continued misuse. With this, the DOHFDA urged the public to report to the FDA drugstores that are dispensing antibiotics without the correct prescription.
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TACLOBAN CITY The Alternative Learning System (ALS) program for inmates will give prisoners a chance to pursue their education for high education behind bars. The enrolment of this program is continuing everyday. Education supervisor for ALS Antonia Rosanes said that inmates should grab this opportunity for a better future even inside the prison. The program welcomes those who are interested to study since enrollment is daily and its for free. Certificates are given after completion of their courses and through this, will also allow them to enroll in formal education school, college or high school, when they are released. The common theme of this program is Never give up hope which explains that being behind bars is not a hindrance to waste someones life away or live in ignorance since this program could be taken while in jail. (ZAIRYL
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Strategic planning workshop on anti-child labor held

TACLOBAN CITY - A three-day Northern Samar Provincial Child Labor Committee (NSPCLC) strategic planning workshop on anti-child labor was conducted here, the Department of Labor and Employment regional office 8 (DOLE8), reported. DOLE Regional Director Exequiel Sarcauga told reporters that the February 11-13 activity was participated in by 38 representatives from several concerned government agencies led by DOLE-8. Director Sarcagua disclosed that the workshop was made possible with the funding from International Labor Organization-International Program for the Elimination of the Child Labor (ILO-IPEC) and with the counterpart from DOLE and participating government agencies. Sarcauga explained that his office is giving more emphasis on Northern Samar considering the number of children exposed to child labor aged 5-17 and the province is one with the highest prevalence in the region. He added that
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Gamay to mark its 66th Founding Anniversary on March 3

CATARMAN, Northern Samar Acting Mayor Bata Dodoy Martinico of Gamay town has enjoined villages, municipal officials, youths, senior citizens and the general public to participate on their towns forthcoming founding anniversary on March 3, 2013. The acting chief executive in a chance interview said that though his mayorship is only up to June 30, 2013 as a result of the suspension order against Mayor Timoteo Capoquian Jr. by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for gross neglect of duty and abuse of authority, he is bent in having a simple but memorable and enjoyable commemoration. He added that a coniginmamando san balaud for a more peaceful and developed Gamay he added. Martinico, who is the bet of LP for the mayoralty post here, said that as they are on the process of finalizing and planning of several activities to be lined-up, he is hopeful of the cooperation not only by the employees of the municipal government but also the private sector, learning institutions and the different national line agencies. Gamay town, located at the northeastern part of the province or the so called towns-by-thePacific with more than 18,000 registered voters and 26 villages, was formerly a barangay of Palapag town before it became an independent town on March 3, 1947 with the late Egildo T. Banawis as the first mayor. (PETER D.
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sultation among employees and officials would be made for the final planning and coordination in conceptualizing as well its theme for this years celebration, which would fit the real situation of Gamay in picturing its goals and vision in years ahead. This was also shared by acting Vice Mayor Jo-
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Lagbangan Bridge in San Antonio inaugurated

SAN ANTONIO, Northern,Samar - To help boost the tourism industry in this island town here in Northern Samar, a P9.9 million worth of concrete bridge was inaugurated with Board Members Bert Mendador and Golda Ballesta representing Deputy Speaker Raul Daza and Gov. Paul Daza. The 18-meter long and 7.2 meter wide bridge, which was constructed for five months, is the only bridge within the 24-kilometer circumferential road serving the people of the town. It provides easy access to locals and foreign tourists to the beautiful scenery of this island towns long-stretch sandy white beaches. Apart from this, the project also aims to improve the economic activity of its people here who are into fishing and agriculture as their main source of living. The Department of Public Works and Highways first engineering district here was also cited by their department last year besting among 182 district offices in the entire country of their continued various programs on information campaign; leaflets distribution; newsletter; continued coordination on several line agencies programs towards ecological management; regular monthly forum that aims of transparency of their
ver cases in Tacloban was due to the incessant rains that it has experienced since the start of the year. The weather condition is so suitable for the breeding of mosquitoes which causes the dengue fever, Opinion said. He, however, said that they are doing everything to abet further increase of dengue fever cases in Tacloban by intensifying their information drive on how to address the problem. This really boils to environmental sanitation, he said. Bryant Labastida, regional health spokesperson, said that they are calling the city government as well as other areas in the region, to observe cleanliness on their environment as a way to
The member of the Sangguniang Bayan of Catarman, Northern Samar was adjudged as the best local legislative body for the 1st to 3rd class municipality category during the 2012 Local Legislative Awards organized by the PCL-EV
workings and accomplishments, thus, providing accessibility as well to members of the local press as partners for development among others. The Lagbangan Bridge has been included in the 2011 infrastructure projects development funds which was sourced-out thru the representation of Deputy Speaker Raul Daza and Gov. Paul Daza. Meanwhile, the first engineering district here revealed that despite the sometime-intermittent weather here, they are closely monitoring their fieldmen of their continued works on concrete road- re blocking from Catarman to Allen of P1M; P10 Million in
address the problem. The search and destroy of breeding grounds of mosquitoes which causes the ailment should always be practice by our people, he said. Opinion said that stagnant waters must be cleaned up with receptacles like old tires, plastic containers, bottles and flower vases should be disposed or cleaned as well. He also said that their office has been distributing mosquito ovicidal/larvicidal (OL) traps to the different barangays and schools as a way to control further increase of dengue fever cases in Tacloban, The OL traps has three important parts, a black container, a small strip of lawanit (1 x6.5 x1/2),
Makagtas as well as their road-right-of-way clearing, and this is aside he said, of their priorities such as; upgrading of a 28-kilometer road; re blocking and overlaying as their third priority. Their personnel from their department central office has visited his office to validate priority projects for 2014 and disclosing as well of a P288.5 Million and an additional P78 Million for PAMAN road project in Bugko-Nenita-Silvino Lubos, though he said its not down loaded to them(the funds) he is hopeful that said projects would be of great benefit to the populace in that area. (PETER D. PAREDES)
where the mosquitoes are to lay their eggs and a larvicide solution which would kill the mosquito larvae. It is the scent of the solution, made of undisclosed organic materials, that invites the female mosquitoes to the trap where they lay their eggs on the stick and on the solution itself. The stick, moistened by the solution, is highly attractive for the female mosquitoes to lay their eggs on. As the eggs and the hatched larvae get exposed to the solution, they die. The OL traps ovidical and larvicidal effect prevent the next generation of mosquitoes from reaching adulthood, thus curbing the Aedes mosquito population.
DepEd concerned over reports of alleged sexual harrasment perpetrated by 2 teachers

TACLOBAN CITY The Department of Education (DepEd) Leyte division has expressed concern over several reports of alleged sexual harassment and molestation of male minors involving two male public school teachers, and has mounted its own investigations. Dr. Manuel Albao, acting Leyte schools division superintendent, has indicated that the division office is now prompting investigations based on the report provided to them by the municipal social welfare office of Babatngon town in Leyte that two public school teachers were involved in sexual molestation of nine minors on different occasions. The office has also received reports about sexual harassment and molestation in some barangays of Babatngon and we are very much concerned about this development, Albao said. He added two male teachers, from an elementary school and another one in high school, will be investigated. Leyte Samar Daily Express has opted to withhold the names of the teachers pending investigations of DepEd and local authorities in Babatngon. Among the cases is the alleged involvement of nine to 13 year old pupils allegedly molested by nine gay men, including the two teachers, sometime in January, this year in Barangay Gov. E. Jaro in Babatngon. He assured the division office will not suppress reports of the matter and will take a serious view and if found guilty, appropriate actions will be had against the teachers. The other day, parents of the 11 elementary pupils went to the Babatngon municipal social welfare office to file a complaint against nine gay men for allegedly molesting their children. At least one pupil told the social welfare investigator that one of the gay men placed his hands down the front of his pants, lifted his shirt, rubbed, kissed and sucked his sex organ. One pupil said the abuse happened behind the barangay day care center in Barangay Gov. E. Jaro. Several other pupils said they were sexually molested behind the barangay stage. According to Marlie Ochea, Babatngon social welfare and development officer, the children said they were paid P60 in exchange of sexual favors. Ochea added the children will undergo counselling, while the parents have expressed interest in filing formal complaints against the alleged perpetrators. Possible charges for violation of Republic Act 7610 or Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act will be filed against them. (REYAN L. ARINTO)
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1,200 percent compare to last year of the same period. Last year of same period, the city has only 5 confirmed dengue fever cases with total case of 98. The entire region, covering same period, has 278 confirmed dengue fever cases with the dengue fever cases of Tacloban accounting 21.6 percent. Despite the increase in number of dengue fever cases in the city, no death due to the ailment was reported, city health officer Doctor Jaime Opinion said. That is something that we want to avoid, he said. According to Opinion, the upsurge of dengue fe-

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BPI issues memo on proper labeling of bags

Upsurge of dengue fever cases noted in Tacloban

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Leyte Caravan brougth to Sta. Fe, Leyte

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We accept Computer To Plate Printing

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Thursday, 14 February 2013

Catholic faithful asked: Pray for Pope Benedict XVI

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Leyte Samar Daily Express

BPI issues memo on proper labeling of bags

PCL natl prexy congratulates local legislators, public servants

Leyte Samar Daily Express

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Market on the road

Comelec worker as gun-ban violator nabbed by police

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Leyte Samar Daily Express

Plight of Philippine Science and the Filipino S&T workers

THE CONDITIONS OF DISCIPLESHIP

Leyte Samar Daily Express

Thursday, 14 February 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION

AFFIDAVITOF SELF ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

SELF ADJUDICATION WITH SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE

LSDE: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2013

(Sgd.) YOLANDA U. DAGANDAN Executive Judge

Thursday, 14 February 2013

CSC to conduct exams

Leyte Samar Daily Express

Dead body found

Leyte Caravan brougth to Sta. Fe, Leyte

Fishermans village has new CLEP graduates

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHT

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

Leyte Samar Daily Express

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Admin, opposition start Senate bid

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Leyte Samar Daily Express

31 persons already apprehended in checkpoints in Eastern Visayas

Davao rallies behind Mice Conference 2013

INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID

Leyte Samar Daily Express

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Drugstores told not sell antibiotics, ethical drugs without prescription

ELECTRONIC SERVICE CENTER

Alternative Learning System for inmates