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Cebuanos root for Pacquiao
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RDC-8 pushes passage of magna carta of BNS

BY SARWELL Q. MENIANO Correspondent

NPA attacks troops in Leyte

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More than buildings, provide funds

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For the first time, Basey hosts today, until Dec. 11, Samar provincial athletic meet
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PALO, Leyte The call for immediate passage of the Magna Carta of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) was backed by members of the Regional Development Council (RDC) as a measure to step up implementation of nutrition programs down to the barangay level.
House Bill 5365, authored by Southern Leyte Rep. Roger Mercado, is co-authored by all congressmen coming from the region.The bill, which is now pending at the Lower House, was filed September 2011. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Director Bonifacio Uy, RDC actto page 2

Sto. Pio Prayer Group in Sto. Nio Parish

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Members of the Saint Mary Academy of Guiuan Band and Bugle Corps joins the band competition during the esta of Guiuan. LITO A. BAGUNAS

San Julian latest to be declared as insurgency-free municipality

TACLOBAN CITYThe declaration of San Julian in Eastern Samar as an insurgency-free could pave the way for its development and not just assure its people of a peaceful living. This was stressed by its mayor, George Eroba, who said that slowly he is seeing the impact of the declaration to his town, more than 180 kms away from Tacloban. The declaration will not only help us attract more tourists but even investors as well. In fact, a (group of) investor who are into power industry has visited San Julian recently and plans to put up a power plant, Eroba said. Last month, San Julian together with other towns in Eastern Samar, to include its provincial capital of Borongan City, was declared as insurgency-free by the Philipto page 3

Gozon lauds media

TACLOBAN CITY - The media helped us in the successful operation! This was disclosed by the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Rey Gozon in extending his thanks to the members of the media who helped in the successful operation when typhoon Pablo hit some areas in Eastern Visayas. During the Express it at the Park press conference, Gozon disclosed that the media played a very vital role in giving updates of the weather condition among affected areas of the bad weather in the region.

Sun and clouds mixed with a slight chance of thunderstorms during the a ernoon. High 87F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.

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will be able to help others, especially the victims of the recent devastation of Typhoon Pablo. Pacquiaos style in terms of speed, strength and agility, according to the respondents, will outweigh that of Marquez. They also said that Pacquiaos losing the fight over Timothy Bradley Jr. last June 9, 2012 gained the Filipino boxer the motivation to win the game over Marquez. Meanwhile, others say that there is a slim chance of Pacquiao on winning the game because he is busy with his political career and religious activities, and these are affecting his training. While others are in favor of Marquez, majority are hopeful that Pacquiao will bring back the honor to his fellowmen. Meanwhile, Sun.Star websites microsite at blogs.sunstar.com.ph/ pacman is having an online poll on who netizens think will win on Sunday.
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Cebuanos root for Pacquiao

CEBU CITY - The rivalry between Manny Pacman Pacquiao and Juan Manuel El Dinamita Marquez has been running two years shy of a decade and both boxing superstars have shared the ring thrice. Despite Pacquiao winning two of those fights, while the other ended in a draw, there is no clear verdict as to who really won the series since all three bouts were close and controversial. Sun.Star website at w w w. s u n s t ar. c om . p h randomly asked Cebuanos in the streets on who is their bet between Pacquiao (54-4-2, 38 KOs) and Marquez (546-1, 39 KOs) this Sunday, December 9, 2012. Of the 19 people asked, only three are in favor of the Mexican boxer. Majority said they are in favor of Pacquiao citing the following reasons: he is a Filipino, he has been helping his fellowmen, adding that if he will win, the more that he
barangay. On top of the monthly pay, local government units are directed to allocate funds for their capacity building, uniform allowance, health insurance premium and a P120 monthly hazard pay. Currently, a BNS does not have any salary. Instead, he or she is given an honorarium the amount of which varies depending on the affordability of the local government unit. The biggest known so far in Region 8 is P1,000 per month. But it could be as little as P50 per month, said National Nutrition Council Regional Program Coordinator Segundina Devota Dilao. She said that pending the approval of the said law, there is always a threat that BNS will be replaced after next years barangay elections, regardless of their acquired training. The big responsibility comes without pay Not to mention the hanging threat of being sacked or replaced anytime when their ap-

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ing chair, said that once the law is passed, this will help the region achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDG) target on reducing malnutrition rate. We will ask other RDCs in the country to support this bill. The proposed compensation for BNS is very modest but this will motivate rural workers to do more for the attainment of MDG reduction targets, said Uy, following the endorsement of the RDCs social development committee. Magna Carta of BNS seeks to provide a minimum of P2,000 monthly pay and allow them to hold the position for a minimum of three years after training. Then the BNS will be evaluated by a team created for the purpose, and after which they will be given a permanent position in the

Our advisories were easily disseminated to the affected areas, especially to those who are living in the far- flung areas, he said. During the calamities, different TV and radio stations and print outlets had informed the public on what to do and what
pointments are no longer considered politically correct, Dilao added. BNS is a barangaybased volunteer worker responsible for delivering nutrition services and related activities such as community health, backyard food production, environmental sanitation, nutrition education, and family planning in the village. The NNC official said no pay and discrimination has discouraged BNS to perform their functions.

to bring in times of calamities. Aside from the media, Gozon further thanks the different local government units (LGUs) in the region for positively responding to the need of the typhoon victims. It can be recalled that during the occurrence of the typhoon Pablo, LGUs from affected areas in the region had initiated the necessary steps in order to achieve the zero casualty goal of the government. LGUs from St. Bernard, Southern Leyte and Tacloban City, have implemented a preemptive evacuation where residents living in the landslide, flash flood prone and coastal barangays were prioritize respectively. He however admitted that despite their rigorous information opera-

tion there was still two people who died during the typhoon. A woman from Maasin, City died after a branch of a tree fell on her and a fisherman from Kawayan, Biliran also

died after he was hit by a huge wave. Gozon said that they could not do the successful operation without the positive response from all concerned agencies. (ROBERT FRANCISCO)

NEWS More than buildings, provide funds

Sunday, 09 December 2012
AS MORE people are encouraged to start their own businesses, the support of the private sector is being pushed to give start-ups the needed push. Dr. Virginia Novenario-Enriquez, chief science research specialist of the Department of Science and Technologys research information and technology transfer division, said that even with minimal private sector participation, their technology business incubators are doing very well. Stakeholders hope that those in the business of constructing buildings to hold technology companies would think bigger and invest in startups that can contribute greatly to the countrys development. Enriquez said that there is now a huge interest from those who want to start their own businesses to get the services of business incubators to help them develop their ventures. At the UP CebuinIT incubator at the University of the PhilippinesCebu campus, project leader Pauline Wade said their facility currently has 28 locators and they consider their incubator full. She explained that some have had to do things virtually because their facility lacks the space to accommodate everyone. More TBIs She believes Cebu needs more TBIs (technology business incubators) to help budding entrepreneurs with the skills they need to turn their ideas into viable business ventures. Wade said the DOST and UP Systems support have made it possible for them to help start-ups develop their ideas and make these sustainable. Earl Valencia, head of corporate development and innovation of Smart Communications, said Cebus ecosystem makes it ideal for developing start-ups. He noted that during start-up events, hundreds of students, developers and technology aficionados show up. He admitted that most people looking for IT talent think to look in Cebu. For Jojo Flores, who co-founded Plug and Play Tech Center based in Sunnyvale, California, Cebu should have one main headquarters for start-ups to get together, share their ideas and meet investors and mentors who can help them. He believes that business owners in Cebu should be putting up money for start-ups instead of just putting up buildings. Why innovation matters Contrary to popular belief, graduates are not the only ones who develop start-ups in the country. Lauren Teena Velasquez, group manager of the technology utilization and commercialization services group of the DOSTs Technology Resource Center (TRC), said even returning overseas Filipino workers are interested to start their own projects in the country. She cited a case for an OFW who worked in Singapore for 10 years and decided to return and pay it back to the Philippines with his own project. She also corrected the notion that most science

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San Julian...
pine Army. The declaration means that while there could stil be some presence of the rebel group, the New Peoples Army, they could no longer mount actions that could affect the peace and order situation of the locality. Eastern Samar is still considered among the hotbeds of insurgency problem in the region along with Samar and Northern Samar provinces. Army officials in the region have vowed to crush the insurgency
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and technology start-ups are those with information communications technology backgrounds. She cited the case of Pete Delantar of Natures Legacy, who used research and technology to develop Naturescast, agro-forest waste that they recycled to produce different handcrafted products like furniture and home accessories. The TRC held an investors and start-ups forum yesterday hoping to bring together public and private business incubators, researchers, innovators, students and other stakeholders and help them learn about technopreneurship and understand the role of innovation and business Students from Eastern Samar State University Guiuan Campos joint the dance incubation in creating competation including the Saint Mary Academy of Guiuan. LITO A. BAsuccessful start-up enterprises. They also aim to professionalize incubator operations by identifying CAMP DOWNES, Another 10 NPAs at- medical treatment. best practices. This is another desThe activity also hoped Ormoc City Lawless el- tacked troops providing ements belonging to the security to members of a perate act of the NPA to help participants gain an inside look at how ear- New Peoples Army har- Bayanihan Team of 19th to disrupt our efforts in ly stage investors think, assed government troops Infantry Battalion con- bringing peace and demake decisions and ex- in Albuera and Jaro, ducting peace and devel- velopment that will benperiences in partnering Leyte yesterday Decem- opment activities in Brgy. efit our less fortunate ber 6, 2012 resulting to Rubas, Jaro at around 8 brothers and sisters in the with start-ups. Aside from Delantar, the killing of 2 soldiers, oclock in the evening re- area, said Colonel Rafael they also heard testi- wounding of other 3 sol- sulting the death of two C. Valencia, the Brigade soldiers and wounding of Commander of 802nd monials from Valencia, diers and a civilian. Around 10 lawless 3 others. Infantry Brigade based in who spoke about the best armed elements harNames of military cas- Camp Downes, Ormoc practices of their foundation Ideaspace, Flores, assed the base of Alpha ualties are being withheld City. He added however Tripsiders founder Ra- Company of 78th In- pending notifications of chel Jaro and Exist Soft- fantry Battalion in Brgy. their immediate families. that the incident would ware Labs president Jerry Antipolo, Albuera at The wounded civilian in not stop them from puraround 7:50 in the even- Brgy Antipolo, Albuera suing their mission of Rapes. (SUNNEX) ing wounding a certain was immediately brought winning the peace for the problem in Samar Island Edgar Borinaga, a resi- to OSPA Hospital in Or- people of Leyte. dent of the said barangay. moc City for immediate Last November 30 by next year. 2012, one soldier was Mayor Eroba said that killed and two others his town has seen previous actions initiated by ment troops in his town, rangays of his town like were wounded when elethe rebel group and was about 50 members of paved roads and electric- ments from the 78th Infantry Battalion were ameven attacked back in the Cafgu(Civilian Armed ity. 1970s. Forces Geogrpahical Meantime, Eroba bushed by more or less 10 He also disclosed that Unit)are active, the town said that he has initiated NPAs in Sitio Calingatseveral of his barangays, mayor said. several policies that are nan, Brgy. San Pedro, Alparticularly those located The presence of the geared towards develop- buera, Leyte. They were in the interior parts, were Cafgu members ensures a ment of San Julian, still on their way back to their previously infested by deterrent for any possible considered to be one headquarters from peace the rebel group. return of the NPA mem- of the poorest towns in and development efforts. (PR) They even conducted bers in his town, about 18 Eastern Samar. some educational infor- kms away from the proFor one, he made sure mation (related to their vincial capital of Boron- that the bagsakan food movement) in the differ- gan City. terminal would really be ent barangays. But now, He also said that of full use. He prohibitits no longer the case, through the help of other ed the selling of fish and Eroba said. government agencies, he other marine products While there are no has put up improvements outside the public marpresence of govern- in different interior ba- ket. (JOEY A. GABIETA)

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Catastrophe

he devastation in Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental and other parts of Mindanao brought about by typhoon Pablo last week was due in part to environmental negligence or wanton cutting of trees in the mountains, according to an initial assessment by the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), as evidenced by logs and tree trunks that cascaded down from the mountains into the lowlands destroying agricultural crops, houses, properties, killing animals and people. According to veteran news reporter Jessica Soho, who was in one of the towns of Compostela Valley, the scene of devastation she witnessed was similar to previous scenes of calamities like in Ormoc City in 1991, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities l;ast year where the oods devastated houses, killed many people and destroyed government infrastructures. Death was everywhere, many people missing on account of the ood, many people wounded, food and drinking water was scarce makeshift evacuation

center hastily built because the people have no more houses. President Aquino while surveying the devastation has announced to really dig deeper on what really happened. For sure, it was a natural calamity aggravated by mans negligence of the environment by too much cutting of trees in the mountains. People do not care on what will happen next so long as they can take what they want or get the profit they intended to have. When will we learn? How many more lives will be lost, communities devastated, properties destroyed because of our abuse to the environment? There are many places in the entire country prone to disasters and catastrophes like parts of Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. Those are catastrophes on the waiting. This kind of calamity will happen again and
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For the first time, Basey hosts today, until Dec. 11, Samar provincial athletic meet
Today, Sunday, December 9, 2012, the people of Basey, Samar, Philippines will not stop with the end of the most-probably-last bout between Pacquiao and Marquez. Their excitement will continue up about 12 near tonight. There is something else big to watch in the town center. Its one whose time has come, yes, after a long, long wait. And it seems the people of Basey are ready for this big thing. Mayor Junji E. Ponferrada is on the forefront of local government unit preparations. As of Friday afternoon, the young lawyer-mayor already enlisted and got the commitment of every responsible town official, including members of the sang-

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athletic meet of the 2012 Samar Provincial Athletic Association. Except for the cities of Catbalogan and Calbayog, all the 24 towns, including the island towns, will be represented in the 3-day friendly and sportive competitions among public school student athletes. By 2 p.m., the meet will first meet the thirst of Basaynons with a parade around the town. Paraders delegation officials, technical officials, coaches and athletes will assemble an hour earlier at the streets of San Lorenzo, to page 7

Sunday, 09 December 2012

OPINION
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By: Fr. Paul J. Marquez, SSP

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Anti-virus program is vital for excellent computer performance. It is a must to update the anti-virus program. warning that it needed to be updated, we merely ignored it. We thought the other anti-virus programs were performing efficiently. It was only after the technician told me the other anti-viruses were merely for cleaning, not for eliminating the virus. He said the anti-virus installed in the laptop are not repairing but even adds up to destroy the program. He installed a better anti-virus scanner that has to be updated every time the warning pop up the screen. Likewise, he advised to scan every USB before opening it. His instruction was after inserting the USB; I should not open immediately, unless it has been scanned. Another advice is for me not to open or download messages from persons whom I have not been acquainted with. Even message purportedly coming from a friend or relatives may be from hackers should be carefully screened. In addition, he told me to save the important documents in compartment D. It would be safe to have it in other compartment to avoid being affected with virus, if ever it passed through the scrutiny of the anti-virus he installed. Looking back those days I first heard about viruses in computers, I thought it was some germ or
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Do not trust

He Will Save All Flesh

The people of Jerusalem found their city in rubbles after the Babylonian exile. Some had started to worship Babylonian gods and had completely forgotten the God of Israel, the God of the Covenant. There was no glue, no rallying point, that could hold the nation together. The people of Israel needed a prophet like Baruch to remind them of the marvelous promises God gave them when they were still captives in Babylon. The prophecy had earlier assured them of their departure from Babylon and of their long awaited homecoming, but God was preparing them for something much greater than an ordinary return of Jerusalem. They would not be restored to their old life, but they would taste immeasurable joy and see astonishing light. If Jerusalem were previously comparable to a grieving widow, this time she would turn into a lovely and happy young lady. She would put on the splendor of glory from God forever: wrapped in the cloak of justice from God, bear on [her] head and miter that displays the glory of the eternal name (Bar 5:1-2). The children of Jerusalem would return from different directions and everyone would rejoice. It is important that the inhabitants of Jerusalem be reminded about the promises of God. The city had fallen into ignominy so they needed to hear again the voice of God and his assurance of his continuing beneficence and care. They needed to hear the voice of God once again so that their homecoming would be consummate and complete. In the Second Reading, Saint Paul served as Gods voice to the Church at Philippi. This is considered strange, knowing that at this point Paul was in jail. Other Christians became his detractors and he was distressed to learn how false teachings had misled many Philippians. Despite all these, Paul sent a joyful letter to his favorite Christian Community: first, in order to thank them for the material and spiritual help they extended on his favor; secondly, in order to boost their morale and encourage them to remain faithful to God and strive after unity, it was very possible that they would lie prostrate and lose heart because their teacher Paul was thrown behind bars. Paul earnestly reminded them to be humble in their dealings with one another and to avoid selfish ambition and pride. Paul assured the Philippians that God would continue to complete the good work began by God among them until the day of Christ Jesus (Phil 1:11). The Apostle realized that his imprisonment was not an accident but was in fact in the mysterious plan of God whose wisdom is infinite. In the Gospel, Gods plan would be revealed to us in the person of John, son of Zechariah. John belonged to the motley group that sincerely searched for God. This group failed to see God among the leaders of the Roman empire who were supposed to make Gods will manifest among the people. This group did not also have any experienced of God among the Jewish leadership nor among the high priests in the Temple. God had spoken to John and he was tasked to go throughout the whole region of the Jordan and proclaim a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Advent is Gods way of assuring us that God will again come to our midst, and he will complete the good work that he had began in us. He will not bring us to our old self, but he will accompany us to our true home. Advent is our time in the desert, a time of prayer and penance, contemplating the mysteries of God and being true to oneself and to others. In the desert God will teach us how to fill every valley, make low every mountain and hill, make straight the winding roads and make smooth the rough ways. In the unspeakable transformation that Advent can bring us, all flesh shall see the enduring work of Gods salvation, since the time of John the Baptist until now.

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Recently, we encountered technical problems with my granddaughter Shakiras computer that slowed down the performance. The Globe Tatoo Broadband she was using to connect with the internet had also experienced a decline in speed of the transfer time for Download/Upload. Unlike in the past months its performance is at par. I brought the laptop to a technician at Kananga, Leyte whom I recently got acquainted with. He has not gone in any computer school, however, he learned from consulting Google Chrome whenever he encountered problems. He asked questions about difficulties he experienced in operating his computer. His problem was resolved by the reply of Google When he opened Shakiras computer he immediately commented it was affected with virus. It almost reached 15 minutes

to appear the display in the screen. He reformatted the program from Ultimate Vista to Windows XP and the program from Microsoft 2003 to 2007. After he finished reformatting, I inserted the USB and had it scanned for virus. Out of the 32 files, only two files remain untouched. All the rest were erased with no hope of recovering the files. The same happened to my other two USB. It is such a pain to have been a victim of unscrupulous computer intellectuals. Too much waste of time and effort gathering and preserving the information and/ or documents that turned to nil. There were three antivirus program installed when my son bought it for her daughter. Every time we opened the computer we could read No threat detected. We were confident that everything does well. Although, one of the antivirus programs had been

The Sower
GOSPEL (Lk 3:1-6) IN THE FIFTEENTH YEAR of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert. John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Part 4 Duel

From A Distance
joey e. clarin Today is the 4th Pacquiao Marquez fight at MGM grand Las Vegas. For sure the Philippine streets will be empty of jeeps or taxis that will hit the road. It is an unfinished business for both of them. This is because the last three fights were not conclusive. A knockout is what is needed to end this rivalry. Pacquiao has the capability for a knockout because he has floored Marquez 4 times in their last 3 fights. Pacquiao has a lot to prove when they square off for their largely anticipated showdown. Pacquiao is

eager to show to the world that his ability and power have not diminished after a below par performance in his last 2 fights. There are prediction that this 4th duel between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez will end in a knockout. When they last meet in November 2011, Pacquiao narrowly retained his WBO Welterweight Title with a controversial majority decision that was greeted by loud booing from disgusted Marquez fans. Pacquiao sees this fight to provide the answer as to who is the better fighter.

Prayer for the Nation and for Those who Serve in Public Office
God, our Father, you guide everything in wisdom and love. Accept the prayers we offer for our nation; by the wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our citizens, may harmony and justice be secured and may there be lasting prosperity and peace. Almighty and eternal God, You know the longings of our hearts and You protect our rights. In your goodness, watch over those in authority, so that people everywhere may enjoy freedom, security and peace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (Courtesy of Daughters of St. Paul)

Pray the Holy Rosary daily for world peace and conversion of sinners (The family that prays together stays together)

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON DECEMBER 21, 2012 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 7th day of December, 2012. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO CLERK OF BOARD Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2012-0670 Ref. No. VIII-2002-1756 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name LOURDES DACERA-VENDOR AILEEN ESPINOSA-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY LOURDES DACERA-VENDOR IN FAVOR OF AILEEN ESPINOSA-VENDEE OF A CPC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: INOPACAN-BATO & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A FILCAB SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON DECEMBER 21, 2012 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 6th day of December, 2012. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO CLERK OF BOARD

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2002-1925 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name DIONISIO F. ECO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: BRGY. PANTIG,MAASIN CITY-PADRE BURGOS & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JAN. 10, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON DECEMBER 21, 2012 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 7th day of December, 2012. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO CLERK OF BOARD Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2012-0671 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a FILCAB service. (COLORUM LEGALIZATION) JUNIVIC O. PELAEZ Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: SOGODTOMAS OPPUS & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON DECEMBER 21, 2012 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 7th day of December, 2012. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO CLERK OF BOARD Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2012-0672 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a TH service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. GERONIMO DOYO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A TH SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FROM ORMOC CITY TO ANY PT. IN REGION VIII ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC WITH THE USE OF THREE (3) UNITS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON DECEMBER 21, 2012 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 7th day of December, 2012. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO CLERK OF BOARD Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON DECEMBER 21, 2012 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 7th day of December, 2012. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO CLERK OF BOARD

LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0547 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name RODEL M. PARAN Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBANST. PAULS-CAMPETIC & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON APRIL 23, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON DECEMBER 21, 2012 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 7th day of December, 2012. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO CLERK OF BOARD

LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2012-0673 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a VEHICLE FOR HIRE service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. (COLORUM LEGALIZATION) ROLANDO I. GONZALES Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A VEHICLE FOR HIRE SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF CONTRACTING PASSENGERS FROM CARIGARA, LEYTE TO/ FROM ANY HOTELS, RESORTS & PORTS WITHIN REGION VIII & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2002-1851 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name JANICE D. BRIONES Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: ABUYOGMACARTHUR & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JAN. 24, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CERTIFICATE

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San Roque and San Miguel. An estimated 500-strong delegation from the different schools of Samar province completed arrivals, since Friday, in the town proper. Elementary school buildings in the twin school districts within the poblacion had been spruced up, given a fresher look, and furnished with billeting needs. These will serve as temporary homes of the delegates, for the duration of the athletic meet. Mayor Ponferrada and the other town officials will be around to welcome the delegations. When the opening ceremonies official unfold, the Basey Local Government Unit Chorale (a singing group of LGU employees) will lead the prayer and the singing of Lupang Hinirang. Jennet L. Almeda comes in right away to lead the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat. Imelda Boleche, a Basey II teacher, will next lead the DepEd Samar Hymn. This will be followed by the raising of SPAA banner by CESO V Dr. Thelma CabadsanQuitalig, schools division superintendent of Samar, with the assistance of Francis Angelo S. Gelera and Nancy M. Dion. After that, the different delegation heads will raise their respective delegation banners. Junji, in behalf of the municipality of Basey and the LGU will give his words of welcome. PSDS Alejo Ma. P. Yu of Basey II will make the welcome talk in behalf of the host school districts. The different competing units and technical officiating officials will be formally presented next by Nancy. Samar governor Sharee Ann Tee Tan will follow with her inspirational message. The end of her message will pave the way for the lighting of the urn by Palarong Pambansa 2012 player Analyn Catalan and the saying of the athletes prayer by Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association player Marco C. Sison. Analyn will also lead the oath of amateurism. The officiating officials will likewise render their oath, led by SPAA prexy Cesar P. Del Rosario. After Dr. Quitalig shall have formally declared the opening of the SPAA Meet 2012, Mayor Junji will make the ceremonial toss. The opening ceremonies will be capped with a cheer dance competition among six units. EPS Claire M. Menda, values education and division SBM coordinator, will emcee Part IV which consists of the start of the games. Not all of the games will be played in Basey. Others will be

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tor Chiz Escudero said the AntiMoney Laundering Council (AMLAC) ignored the clear red flag signals on the investment scam group Aman Futures Group that allowed similar groups to proliferate and con thousands of people to part with their hard-earned money. It is a puzzle why all the tell-tale signs were ignored by AMLAC when bank transactions and activities by the Aman group and other related companies are already swelling with red flag signals. The Aman Futures scam has been in the open in Pagadian since two months ago. Evidence should have been available by now. In fact, the Securities and Exchange Commission website has come out with a warning on the Aman investment scam, the senator said. Escudero, chairman of the Senate committee on justice and human rights said had AMLAC been more insightful about these developments; the magnitude of the scam could have been abated. Now we need the Department of Justice (DOJ) to immediately secure the list of those who invested in Aman Futures and how much investments were put as this may lead to concrete evidence to support the case against the group that duped thousands of people in Mindanao and the Visayas of an estimated P12 billion. The senator said the speedy action of the DOJ and other government agencies on the Aman Futures scam and other investment scams in Mindanao and the Visayas will help ease the pain and suffering of thousands of vic-

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Sto. Pio Prayer Group in Sto. Nio Parish

Bro. Odon Sabarre
Gabriel PIO Bro. Beltran Joyohoy Asst. PIO The newly formed Prayer Group of Sto. Pio will perform works of Penance and Reparation, so that their Prayers will be more acceptable to God. They should dedicate themselves in a special manner, to works of Charity especially towards the sick, the old and the marginalized. Why Nydia and I ended up in Sto. Nio Parish is like this; we Pietrelcina happened to see the generous and beauElected Officers tiful Julie Torres, are: mother of CongressSis. Dulzura Rabas woman Lucy Torres Group leader Gomez, in Bishop Sis. Nydia Yap Isabelo Abarquezs 1st Asst. Group lead- 25th Sacerdotal Aner niversary in Cebu Sis. Bernardita Convention Center, San Gabriel Secre- and she asked us to tary be members of Sto. Sis. Consolacion Pio of Pietrelcina and Andrade Asst. Sec- for Nydia to head the

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A Prayer Group for Sto. Pio of Pietrelcina was recently formed in Sto. Nio Parish in response to the spiritual needs of our times as perceived by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina in promoting and spreading the teaching of Christ who repeatedly insisted in the neces-

mass said on that day and I coincidentally wore brown polo and pants for the Mass. It seemed that St. Pio was inviting me to become a member and since then, I have been praying St. Pios Novena everyday. Recently a new office of Sto. Pio of Pietrelcina, located in Sto. Nio Parish was blessed by its Spiritual Director, Msgr. Alex Opiniano PC. In attendance were the officers and members St. Pio of Pietrelcina statue donated by of the Prayer Group. Asst. Group Leader Nydia Yap.

Msgr. Alex Opiniano blesses the office of St. Pios Prayer Group

The spiritual Director Msgr. Alex Opiniano with Officers and Members of St. Pio Prayer Group. sity of Prayers. This Group is under the Spiritual Directorship of Parish Priest, Msgr. Alex Opiniano, PC and approved by the Archbishop of Palo, Most Rev. John Du, D.D. retary Sis. Brigida Campo Treasurer Sis. Marcela Parasartonga Asst. Treasurer Bro. Odon Sabarre Auditor Bro. Alberto San Prayer Group in Sto. Nio Parish, however Nydia asked Dulcine Rabas to head instead. I still recall when the Relics of Sto. Pio was St. Pios group officers, Nydia Yap, Bro. Odon Sabarre, Dulcine Rabas, brought to Sto. Nio Brigida Campo,Dr. Romualdo Cabalona, Beltran Joyohoy, Marcela Parish, there was a Parasartonga and other members.