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SATURDAY JANUARY 05, 2013

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NEWS
PRO-8 vows relentless efforts vs wanted criminals in 2013
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BFAR-8 to stop destructive tuna catching in E. Samars high seas

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PCGG-8 employees wont mind if agency is abolished

BY JOEY A. GABIETA Staff Writer

DENR, VSU sign MOA to improve watershed rehabilitation efforts

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NMP to establish database for seafarers

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TAC L O BA N CITY - Its okay if ever the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) would be abolished or transferred to another government department so long as they would not be left behind, compensation-wise.
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Babies now used as drug concealers, PDEA says

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Personnel of the Philippine National Police Regional Ofce-8 undergoes disaster preparedness, rescue and relief operation training held at San Jose, Tacloban City. LITO A. BAGUNAS

An Waray amenable to Comelecs rae for ocial placing of party-list groups in ballots
TACLOBAN CITY An Waray party-list Rep. Florencio Bem Noel said he is amenable with the rae for the official placing of party-list organizations in the ballots to be used in the May 13 midterm elections. Its okay. I think it wont affect us. People would look for the name of the party-list they want to vote for, Rep. Noel said in an interview with reporters. Yes, we will participate in the rae scheduled by the Comelec [Commission on Elections], Noel added. About 135 party-list groups participating in the midterm elections have participated during yesterdays rae. But according to the Comelec, only 84 have been allowed by to run while 51 party-list groups have secured a status quo ante order from the Supreme Court (SC). Sans the alphabetical order of party-lists, we are confident that voters are educated enough to choose their party-list, Noel said. Previously, the names of party-list groups were
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Indias top film outfit to shoot scenes in EV

TACLOBAN CITY - Tourism officials in the region are keeping their fingers crossed that filming of an Indian movie from Yash Raj Film, Bollywoods biggest film company, will push through soon this 2013 as the company has signified interest to shoot some scenes of the movie in the country. Two landmark bridges in Eastern visayas region are candidates for the movie part of Indias epic-action movie entitled Dhoom3, Karen Tiopes, tourism director, said. We are still waiting
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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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Saturday, 05 January 2013

PRO-8 vows relentless eorts vs wanted criminals in 2013

CAMP KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) vowed relentless pursuit operations against criminals wanted by law as its top official reported that the Regional Special Operation Group (RSOG) scored anew in manhunt operations conducted in the cities of Ormoc and Catbalogan recently. The RSOG accomplishments should serve as a warning to lawless elements that the long arms of the law always catches up with criminals wherever they may hide, Police Chief Superintendent Elmer Ragadio Soria, PRO8 regional director, said. Soria added that for this year, PRO8 will continue to account for wanted persons as he cited the cooperation extended by Eastern Visayas communities to his men in the arrest of undesirable personalities. The regional director informed that in the evening of January 2, an intelligence driven operation paid-off when RSOG led by SPO4 Ananias Monteroso collared Dionisio Sedon, Jr. alias Karing, 63, married, self-employed and formerly residing in Brgy. Rama, an island village in Catbalogan City. Sedon is ranked number 9 Most Wanted Person in Samar provinces capital Catbalogan City, and was arrested in his hide-out in Purok 2, Brgy. Tongonan, Ormoc City. The police team was armed with an Alias Warrant of Arrest issued on June 21, 2011 by acting presiding Judge Manuel Torrevillas, Jr. of the Regional Trial Court Branch 27, 8th Judicial Region based in Catbalogan City for a murder case that transpired sometime in 2010. Judge Torrevillas did not recommend any bail bond for the suspects temporary liberty in the complaint docketed under Criminal Case Number 7893. Sedon was pinpointed by the witnesses as the suspect in a brutal killing of his neighbor Mary Jane Sarayan that transpired in the evening of July 9, 2010. Police records showed that the suspect stabbed Saraya from behind with a bladed weapon locally known as sipol and went

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immediately into hiding. He is presently detained at Bureau of Jail Management and Penology jail facility in Brgy Lagundi, Catbalogan City awaiting trial of his case. Meanwhile, in Catbalogan City, a 42-year old jobless man wanted for 13 long years for allegedly raping a minor in the evening of March 20, 1999 in Brgy Old Mahayag was also nabbed by RSOG. Alejandro Mabansag alias Anling, was arrested by a police team led by Police Inspector Constantino Jabonete, Jr. in the evening of on December 21, 2012 in the outskirts area of said village. The suspect is facing rape charges in accordance with Republic Act 7659 (Death Penalty Law) in Criminal Case number 4799 at the sala of Judge Sinforiano A. Monsanto of the Regional Trial Court Branch 27 also in Catbalogan City with no bail recommended for his temporary liberty. He is temporarily detained at

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Catbalogan lock-up cell for proper disposition. Soria added that the manhunt operations were also in response to the directive of new PNP Chief, Police Director General Allan La Madrid Purisima, to intensify the implementation of Manhunt: Charlie, the PNPs campaign to arrest wanted persons. (PINSP ROMUEL A NACAR)

An Waray...
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printed alphabetically but the poll body issued a resolution to change the practice. The rae was the poll bodys first in determining the order of the groups list-

ing in the official ballots. The Comelec has probably realized that the old system has pushed groups eyeing a party-list seat in the House of Representatives to start their group name with the letter A or number 1 to have easy recognition from voters,

Noel said. According to the new rule, a member of the Commission shall be drawing one ball at a time, with the drawing of the balls being in accordance with the se-

quence of listing in the ballot. An Waray party-list has been included in the 84 approved groups to join in the rae. (REYAN L. ARINTO)

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NEWS

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BFAR-8 to stop destructive tuna catching in E. Samars high seas

TACLOBAN CITY The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vowed to stop destructive tuna catching in Eastern Samars Pacific Ocean High Seas, adhering to conservative measures that should be observed within the period of tuna fishing ban exemption. BFAR Eastern Visayas Regional Director Juan Albaladejo said their monitoring have been closely watching 10 fishing vessels based in Eastern Samar that are using fish aggregating devices. The fishing method contributes to indiscriminate fishing of tuna, including juveniles. There are only 35 registered fishing boats in Eastern Samar and they are only using hook and line methods, which is more sustainable. Despite of the small size of their catching vessels, they still managed to penetrate high seas with the support of big carrier boats, Albaladejo said. He claimed that there are some big time tuna catchers from General
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0005 Ref. Case No. VIII-2003-0615 Application for Sale & Transfer & Ext. of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service. FLORENDA BARONDA-VENDOR LILIA J. AMANTE-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY FLORENDA BARONDA-VENDOR IN FAVOR OF LILIA J. AMANTE-VENDEE OF A CPC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-ABUCAY-KASSEL & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A FILCAB SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV

Santos City that have been gaining access to the regions High Seas due to dwindling catch the south. We have to keep an eye on intruders to ensure that our fisher folks would enjoy abundant catch. This is part of selfregulation measures to show to Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) that we can effectively manage tuna fishing, the official told Leyte Samar Daily Express. In observing conservative measures, the BFAR office employs the vehicle monitoring system, wherein registered boats are equipped with automatic location communicator for monitoring purposes. Last March 2012, the WCPFC granted the Philippines special access to the High Seas Pocket 1 from October 2012 to February 28, 2013 provided that the country would implement conservation measures. Recently, WCPFC approves extension of fishing in High Seas from March 2013 to February
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0003 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a SCHOOL TRANSPORT service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name.

28, 2014. The High Seas Pocket 1 is the area bounded by the exclusive economic zones of the Federated States of Micronesia to the north and east, the Republic of Palau to the west, and the Republic of Indonesia and the Independent State of Papua New Guinea to the south. The regions Pacific Ocean, particularly off the coast of Eastern Samar and Northern Samar, is known for tuna fishing with about 600 tons every year, lower than the 1,000 tons quota set by the WCPFC. Commonly, tuna fishing in Eastern Samar is in small scale, with locals fishing in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean using small motorboats only and lines waiting for tunas to bite. Usually, fishermen always run out of supplies of food, water, and ice. BFAR reported that the countrys annual tuna production dropped by 30% when the WCPFC imposed a ban at Pocket 1, on January 1, 2010 until April 2012, aimed at conserving and allowing tuna species to propagate. (SARWELL Q. MENIANO)
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0002 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a PUJ service. (COLORUM LEGALIZATION) LEONIDAS ARRIOLA, JR. Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: LILOAN-BATO & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

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PhilHealth cards can still be used in infirmaries, clinics

T A C L O B A N CITYThe Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the region said PhilHealth cards issued to its members can still be used in health care facilities that will be reclassified as infirmaries and clinics. Miramar Zabala, PhilHealth-8 information officer, said PhilHealth cards can still be used in infirmaries even with the issuance of a new policy contained in Administrative Order 12 of the Department of Health. ERRATUM
In LTFRB Case No. VIII-2012-0277, Ref. No. VIII-2002-1286, Applicant Natividad Youngblood/ Victor Lagas-Vendor, the Vendee should be read: LUIS D. BASTALINO We regret the error. ED

BARTOLOME P. LABASTILLA Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A SCHOOL TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FROM GERELINA OSMEA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, HILONGOS, LEYTE TO THEIR RESPECTIVE RESIDENCES IN INOPACAN, LEYTE & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

PhilHealth reiterated that it automatically accredits health care facilities granted a license to operate by the DOH. Even if hospitals get reclassified to infirmaries, their accreditation with PhilHealth remains but will just be adjusted based on their new classification, Zabala said. We assure our

members that PhilHealth will immediately take necessary steps to come up with an appropriate benefit scheme for infirmaries to ensure continuous access to health services and guarantee PhilHealth reimbursements to infirmaries according to their adjusted service capability, Zabala added.
(REYAN L. ARINTO)

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Crispina Villejo and Tranquilina Verdejo extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, covered by OCT No. P-35996, situated in Brgy. Owark, Hilongos, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 580, containing an area of 3,736 square meters, per Doc. No. 202, Page No. 42, Book No. VII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Ma. Lourdes MadulaVilbar. LSDE: December 22, 29, 2012 & Jan. 5, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION

NOTICE is hereby given that Maria Aurora B. Uyvico a stockholder of the Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) executed an affidavit of Loss of a stock certificate bearing 129655 on November 8, 1996 together with her other important personal documents and despite diligent efforts exerted to find it and was never found and considered it lost; per Doc. No. 274, Page No. 56, Book No. XXIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Vispero Ll. Mayor. LSDE: December 22, 29, 2012 & Jan. 5, 2013

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EDITORIAL

Enforcing gun ban on private citizens

is something that makes one audacious to the point of being foolhardy, arrogant and easily provoked. After the stray bullet incident that claimed a hapless 7 year old, the government must do utmost effort to retrieve all unaccounted guns from the citizenry. Authorities must be able to recover all lose firearms from the public. Only those who are legally authorized to carry firearms must be given the right to own or carry one. There should be no exemptions to the rule, even politicians and other powerful people must not be permitted to own such weapons. It usually makes it easy for them to form private armies and goons that lead to unsavory incidents and deaths of innocent people. Look at the Maguindanao Massacre
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here is no need for private citizens to own guns. Guns are menace to people, to peaceful communities and society. The belief that private people have to own a gun or guns to protect him or his family is a myth and is entirely untrue. Owning one would either put him in danger or would cause harm to others. This is because a gun or any weapon for that matter is a pull to the owner that makes his blood suddenly boil at the least stirring. If all people would live simply, peaceably in dignity, there is no need to equip ones home or oneself with deadly weapons. The Bible teaches man to love others as they love themselves, a precept that will make families, communities and societies, peaceful. An armed person becomes hot-tempered, daring and bold. What one could not do when he is unarmed, he would boldly do when he is armed. It

Mirroring garbage management in communities

With the continued progress of the city, garbage and wastes have increased. This became literally unmanageable during the holidays with the onset of bad weather and the small number of garbage collectors. It has become a sad plight for the X-men of Limpyo Tacloban who have been patient and committed in trying to present a clean city to all visitors during the holiday season with the rains and inclement weather worsened by the callous public who seemed insensitive to the rampant and irresponsible littering around the city. It was also observed that garbage

Senses and Sensibilities

deeday a. cairo collectors did not collect the mountains of piled garbage in subdivisions and in the thoroughfares in the City just because it was raining and Auring was threatening. It seems that the flooding experience of people in the City of Tacloban have not been internalized well. People continue to throw indiscriminately their garbage and wastes. The sad experience of flooding in

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low-lying areas has not brought lessons to be learned. It seems people do not care about their surroundings. Mother Nature is already screaming its wrath on humans yet no one seems to care; not the families who turn out so much wastes per day, not the collectors and nonetheless, not the barangay officials. Garbage disposal is usually one of the indicators of the status of living or lifestyle of a family. Families who are considered in the upto page 5

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of the government to curb such accidents. Sealing off of guns prior to the revelry did not prevent deaths. This shows that the move was not effective. There are lapses that should be sealed and foolproof. It is sad that some of the victims of such accidents were innocent people, children who have so much life before them and mothers or parents who have families to take care of. One thing that could be done to prevent the same inci-

Glory year that was for JCI-Tacloban

to help and make many projects that can help the relationship to the communities. Also that can build strong leadership. JCIPTacloban won in the area and national awards last year and the previous year. Each leader, as it is said, has his peculiar style distinct from though appreciable like the others. Each style has its way of bringing home the bacon. This is the thing unique and enjoyable with the JCI (Jaycees) every member is allowed to commit mistakes in his undertakings but these errors should serve as lessons to learn for him to be better with every failure. This is how leaders are formed by hands on training. JCI is a worldwide organization of Young Active Citizens Creating Positive Change. As Frazer quoted, We are a membershipbased nonprofit organization of 200,000 young people ages 18 to 40 in 5,000 communities and more than 100 countries around the world. Each JCI Member shares the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve ourselves and the world around us. We seek targeted solutions to the unique problems in our communities to build a better world, creating global impact. Pres. Noynoy Aquino, The Outstanding Young People awardee and senatoriable Bambam Aquino, another senatoriable and JCIPhilippines past national president Jayvee Ejercito, actress Angelu De Leon, multi-awarded TV Patrol World news anchor Ted Failon are among the dignified members of JCI-Philippines. (This writer was a past national vice-president for EV and recently conferred the prestigious title JCI Senator along with past regional vice president Rommel Verecio and past chapter president Yul Ballesteros). Vice-mayoralty candidate in Tacloban and former banker JCI Senator Romy Francisco as well as past chapter president and former councilor Rolando Palomino attributed to their being Jaycees their success in their chosen professions. This is just among the bonuses one could get in being an exemplary leader of the JCI.

that led to the deaths of innocent people. Astray bullets during the celebration of the New Year also claimed 40 deaths. This would not have happened if there were no lose firearms around. The incident also spells the inefficiency

It was yet another year to behold - a great challenge for the incoming president then to achieve beyond expectation and continue to give glory to the pioneer local chapter of the Junior Chamber International (erstwhile Jaycee) here in Eastern Visayas, the JCI-Tacloban. The outgoing president of the local organization (LO) who is to assume this development year as Regional Vice-President (for EV) have had his hands full with myriad of concerns to face squarely but resolutely. JCI Member Dionisio Onie Balintong Jr, a self-made youth leader could proudly sing, I made it through the rain. One year was all he got to lead the team, a group whose members come from diversified family background, political and religious affiliations and economic strata but all of whom are leaders possessing the potentials of being the next chapter president. In spite of his limitations and the constraints in the environment he moved around, JCI Mem. Onie was indeed a winner like the local organization he led in JCI development year 2011-2012. Rising above the adversities, this unassuming community organizer and loving better-half of JCI Mem. Katherine Llamas, deserves to get up the ladder in his JCI career as he continued to keep the glory days for JCI-Tacloban. In recap, JCI-Tacloban had achieved much in 2012, as if continuing the legacy made by the LO past presidents, especially those who are still actively supporting the chapter and those who eventually became members of the national board. JCI-Tacloban earned these distinct honors and awards during the Area Conference in September last year, namely Best International Development Program Kamiseta Para Kay Juan

(where imported oks-na-oks clothes were distributed to the indigent residents in a remote Sitio in San Jose, Tacloban City); Outstanding JCI Local Organization of the Year; and Rank 3 in the JCI Performance Efficiency Awards (Visayas Area). A month after, at the JCI-Philippines National Convention JCI-Tacloban earned the Presidential Award for Membership Growth. This membership growth could be counted as kind of fulfillment of the LO in the challenge of Mayor Alfred Romualdez during the induction of 2012 set of officers held in December last year where the Mayor, his wife Councilor Cristina, and Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency former Regional Director Julius Navales were inducted as associate members. But the increase in quantity is beyond expectation, although another hefty challenge to the incoming set of officers to be led by businesswoman Peluchi Jasmine Senaca. This year will be another year to behold as Peluchi takes her turn for one-yearto-lead. RVP Onie left this thought as he bequeaths the position to his successor, Our involvement in JCI will better prepare us to accept the responsibility of leadership. Each of you can play a role by involvement and sharing your ideas with others. As the President of the JCI-Tacloban, I congratulate all the JCI members (for) our successes. (I) hope that your current activities will be enjoyable and wish you all the very best for the future. JCI Mem. Annaliza Elleson-Frazer, along-time member of the organization, had these inspiring points to share: JCI Tacloban is always creating a positive change in the community, even though there are some problems and difficulties of the club but its still strong

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per strata of society are known to have better waste disposal capacities than those from the lower strata. This is why, it is usually 5observed in subdivisions and other residential compounds who are better off and who are not; or who are educated and who are not. Yet, families cannot do well in this aspect if the garbage collectors will not do their job. It is irritating to know that garbage collectors are in full force collecting garbage during Christmas as they also timed this for asking gifts and money taking advantage of the holidays. Christmas time is giving time but when certain people only do good because of the extra they get from families especially in subdivisions during the holidays, the spirit of giving becomes a hollow things as the love that must come with it is substituted with resentment. Garbage management will be more effective and efficient if it will be taken up at the barangay level by barangay officials. They cannot just throw this concern to the city government. They must be able to discipline their people, making sure that each family properly disposes their wastes responsibly. The barangay officials must also see to it that the garbage collectors do their job regularly or as scheduled otherwise the barangay council can sanction their inefficiency. As is, the barangays have shown a callous stance even if they see the situation in their own front yards.

dents from happening is to pass legislation for gun ban among people who have no legal basis to carry or own firearms. Secondly, existing laws on the matter must be amended to increase penalties among people who engage in discriminate firing of guns, explosives and high-powered firecrackers. Thirdly, there should be an efficient reconnaissance of all firearms in communities, barangays and organized groups.

The Sower
Saturday before Epiphany 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100; Jn 1: 43-51

THE CALL OF NATHANAEL

The next day (Jesus) decided to go to Galilee, and he found Philip. And Jesus said to him, Follow me. Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and told him, We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, and also the prophets, Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth But Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come from Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him. Nathanael said to him, How do you know me? Jesus answered and said to him, Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree. Nathanael answered him, Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said to him, Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this. And he said to him, Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.

CHILD OF IGNORANCE
Prejudice, said Voltaire, is the reason of fools. Perhaps that is why we should never attempt to reason the prejudice out of anyone; since it was not reasoned into them, it can not be reasoned out! Prejudice is the child of ignorance. Nearly all of us have suffered discrimination at the hands of prejudiced people: because of our background, status, age, ethnic origin or simply the color of the skin. Jesus also suffered from people prejudiced against him. When told that the Messiah has come from Nazareth, Nathaniel quipped, Can anything good come out of Nazareth? (Jn1:46). A sure way for a person to shed his or her prejudice is to come to Christ. He will teach us by word and example to love others, whoever they are, for he laid down hi life for us (1 Jn 3:16). A man was selling balloons. A child was intrigued as she watched the balloon-man occasionally release a balloon and let it float into the sky to attract some attention to his wares. Every now and then, the balloons went up the sky blue balloon, red, green, white, black and yellow. Excuse me, sir, said the child. How come, when you let go of the balloons green, white, red, even black balloons they always float up into the sky? The man replied, Love, it is not the color of the balloon that matters. It is the stuff inside. To be prejudices is to be weak on truth. Let us get strong on the truth that we are all Gods children. (His Word is Life by Vima Dasan, S.J. published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City. Tel. #321-3195) Sowers thought: When people decide to reform their own lives they have to start by reforming their own thoughts. Then will follow the reform of their heart and their will. Blessed James Alberione-founder of the Pauline Family

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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NEWS/NOTICES
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0282 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name SUSANA TONIDO 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: TACLOBAN CITY-CAIBAAN & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON FEB. 25, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 2nd day of January, 2013. (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-2007-0470 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name ANTONIO MADRAZO 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: BAYBAYBUNGA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JANUARY 9, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (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-2002-2012 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service. LUISA TULAA 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: TACLOBAN CITY-CAIBAAN & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON MARCH 14, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (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-2010-0356 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name REY ESPLANADA 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: TACLOBAN CITY-MARASBARAS & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON MAY 19, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0454 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name REY ESPLANADA 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: TACLOBAN CITY-MARASBARAS-VILLA DOLINA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF THREE (3) UNITS WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON MAY 16, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (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-2013-0004 Ref. Case No. VIII-2003-0050 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a PUJ service with Extension of Validity, with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. MA. FELINA VERTUDES-VENDOR IBON CAMAO-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY MA. FELINA VERTUDES-VENDOR IN FAVOR OF IBON CAMAA-VENDEE OF A CPC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-TANAUAN & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A PUJ SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

Photo shows the DENR, represented by RED Manolito D. Ragub (seated, 2nd from right), and the VSU, represented by Dr. Arturo Pasa (seated, 1st from left) signing the Memorandum of Agreement which seeks to improve results of watershed rehab efforts in the country.(Photo Courtesy)

DENR, VSU sign MOA to improve watershed rehabilitation eorts

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources recently inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Visayas State University which shall seek to improve results of watershed rehabilitation efforts in the country. Dubbed Improving Watershed Rehabilitation Outcomes in the Philippines Using a Systems Approach, the project shall identify the key technical, socio-economic and policy drivers for successful rehabilitation of critical watersheds. Results of the project shall serve as inputs to design and pilot test initiatives to improve the outcomes from watershed rehabilitation including improved watershed health and sustainable land use. Funding support for the project shall be from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). In signing the memorandum of agreement, the DENR commits to assist in carrying out the four major objectives of the project: 1.) identify success and failure factors of watershed rehabilitation/ reforestation in the country; 2) identify key intervention points and design initiatives to improve watershed outcomes by working with communities, LGUs and DENR; 3) pilot test initiatives to improve watershed rehabilitation results and implement local level policy changes; and 4) develop policy recommendations and advocate national level policy changes on watershed rehabilitation projects. Set to be implemented within the Community Based Forest Management Agreement area in Caibiran, Biliran, the research activities to be conducted by the project shall be in line with the National Greening Program. For 2013, the DENR commits to characterize the Caibiran watersheds in Biliran province that will be the research sites of the Project. The DENR likewise commits to facilitate the approval of timber utilization permits needed for harvesting trees from the reforestation projects within the CBFM area. Harvested trees shall be used as inputs for livelihood activities of communities including green charcoal and furniture productions which are part of the research activities of the Project. For its part, the Visayas State University shall lead in the overall conduct of biophysical and socioeconomic research activities. Technical assistance through training workshops and demonstrations on nursery establishment, silvicultural practices and other reforestation activities related to the National Greening Program shall be provided by the VSU. We are optimistic that in forging this partnership with VSU, present and future watershed rehabilitation efforts will be remarkably sustainable and successful, says DENR Regional Executive Director Manolito D. Ragub who signed the MOA for the

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Eastern Samar Municipality of Jipapad

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that EMERITO II MADEJA LOMUNTAD of Brgy. 02 Poblacion, Jipapad Eastern Samar has file with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME in his Birth Certificate bearing registry no. 79-002 to change from EMERITO JR to EMERITO II. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his writeen opposition with this Office not later than JAN. 23, 2013. (Sgd.) NOLI P. BALASE Municipal Civil Registrar Jipapad, Eastern Samar

LSDE: Dec. 5 & 12, 2013

DENR. Representing VSU was Dr. Arturo E. Pasa who is tasked as Project Leader of the Watershed Rehabilitation Project. The Memorandum of Agreement was signed by both the DENR and VSU in December 2012 during the Year-end Assessment of the Forest Management Service of DENR Region 8. (mgsucgang)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Cesario Marilla extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of unirrigated riceland in Brgy. Guindag-an, Tanauan, Leyte, as Cad. Lot No. 5542, with an area of 9,721.68 sq.m., more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. ARP No. 18029-00302. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Cecilia Royeras-Reeve as vendee for the abovedescribed property; per Doc. No. 71, Page No. 16, Book No. V, Series of 2007 of Notary Public Atty. Benjamin M. Granada. LSDE: Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Vicente Demain extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated at Brgy. Poblacion District VI (New Road) Barugo, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 4068, containing an area of .0444 ha., under Tax Dec. No. 08-05-0028-00197 (R13). A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Rosario M. Abejar, Cresente A. Aguja and Brigido M. Abejar as vendees for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 367, Page No. 74, Book No. XI, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Ulpiano U. Arpon, Jr. Dec. 22, 29, 2012 & Jan. 5, 2013

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Mr. Ben Ngo of Damar Photo Lab, Mr. Sammy Ngo of Dynasty Square Realty and Development, Mr. Johnny Ngo of Lucky Hardware, Mrs. Dettie Panis of Dettie Panis Beauty Parlor, Mrs. Cathy Quintero of PS Bank, Mr. Vicente Quintero III of RCBC, Mrs. Marol Reposar of Land Bank Real Branch, Mr. Francisco Romualdez of Far East Marketing, Ms. Felina Reyes of China Bank, Mr. Joniel Sagdullas of DBP, Mr. Eugene Tan of Tap Commercial, Mrs. Susan Mayor of Primerose Hotel, Mr. Bensing Uy of Tacloban Benhua Trading, Mr. Eddie Uy of EDS, Ms. Elsa Uy of Manhattan/Hotel Angelo, Mrs. Jean Uy, Atty. Jerry Uy of Leyte Paperworld, Mr. Kenneth Uy of Kennys, Mr. William Uy of UNISA Trading, Mrs. Miranda Varon of Postal Bank, Mr. Anthony Yao of South Pacific Hardware, Mrs. Claire Yap of UCPB, Ms. Elena Yap of Felisas Caf, Mrs. Nydia Yap of Nydia Yap Copra Dealer, Mr. John Benedict Young of Starlife Auto Group, Mr. Leoncio Yu of Yu Mart, and Ms. Natividad Yu of Dulag Rural Bank. (ADRIAN A.

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Christmas Party for indigent children held

The 10th Annual Christmas Party for Indigent Children was successfully held in the afternoon of December 28, 2012 at the Sto. Nio Parish Social Hall. Msgr. Alex Opiniano, Pastor of Sto. Nio Parish, graced the occasion and provided a very meaningful inspirational inputs on why such party was being held to both the kids and the parents as well. Said party was sponsored by Sto. Nio Parish, Knights of Columbus Council 3171, Cellcom, and McDonalds. Gifts were donated by the following: Engr. Junie Andrade of Acme Hardware, Mr. Demetrio Arbas of PNB Rizal Ave. Branch, Mr. Francisco Barredo of BPI Main Branch, Ms. Marife Boco of PNB Romualdez Branch, Mr. Bon Uan Chu of Leyte Standard Hardware, Mr. Arturo Bugal of BPI Marasbaras Branch, Mr. Carl Cabigon of Electronics City, Mr. Albert Castillo of Alpha Bakeshop, Mr. Sigmundo Rio Catingub of Metro Bank Marasbaras Branch, Mrs. Susan Chan of Tops of the World, Mrs. Visitacion Chu of Summa Hardware, Engr. Reynaldo Chua of Ever Hardware, Mr. Alfredo Cua, Jr. of Acua Glass Supply, Ms. Chona Cua of Tacloban Atlanta Enterprises, Mr. Ruperto Cua of Cuas Trophy and Sports Supply, Mrs. Jean Culas of BDO Zamora Branch, Ms. Deborah Decena of EMCOR Appliances, Mr. Idelbrando Diaz of Gomez Funeral Homes, Mrs. Vicky Diaz of Land Bank Sagkahan Main Branch, Mr. Bobby Gabrino of Gabrinos, Mr. Frank Garcia of BDO Romualdez Branch, Mr. Eliezer Geolos of Mercury Drug, Mr. Henry Gosyco of Leyte Cable, Mrs. Mylene Julio of Shakeys and Dunkin Donut, Mr. Willy Julio of Mabuhay Glass Supply, Mr. Haresh Khiatani of Bhaggats Emporium, Mr. Akio Lee of Akio Mercantile, Mr. Santiago Lee, Jr. of Island Department Store, Mr. Johnny Lim of Tacloban Educational Supply, Mr. Roger Lo of RL Appliances, Mr. Vicente Maas of Nenas Trading, Mr. Dags Mariano of Metro Bank Main Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Molabola of San Juanico Xerox, Mrs. Laarni Mora of Memars Pharmacy, Mrs. Elizabeth Nardo of Grace Trading, from morning to afternoon. In a separate report, Tiopes said that this development was the result of the Philippines joining the Locations Exhibitions Conference in Juhu, Mumbai, India, where the country earned recognition as the Best New Entrant for the Promotion of Tourism through Indian Films. Built in 2009 and with the height of 292 feet above the ground, Agas-agas Bridge in Barangay Kahupian, Sogod, Southern Leyte is dubbed as the countrys tallest bridge. Its is also now used as adventure park of the province with its extreme sports facilities such as the 880 meters zipline, cable cars and the soon-toopen bungee jumping and

Rev. Msgr. Alex Opiniano, one of the pastors of Sto. Nio Parish, provided an inspirational message to the children and their parents during the 10th Christmas party for indigent children held on December 28, 2012 at the Sto. Nio Parish Social Hall.

NMP to establish database for seafarers

TACLOBAN CITY Thirty percent of the worlds 1.2 million seafarers are Filipinos yet currently the country doesnt have a database on it, said director Atty. Forter Puguon, Sr. of the National Maritime Polytechnic. To solve this, Puguon said they are keen on establishing a Public Employment Service Office by 2013 that will link to the local government units in getting the records. We are trying to put up a PESO to do this. However we will start with Eastern visayas because NMP has its seat here, then the other regions can follow, Puguon told Leyte Samar Daily Exmore fun in the Philippines campaign. Completed in 1973 during Pres. Ferdinand Marcos time, the San Juanico bridge connects Samar and Leyte islands stretching 2.16 kilometers and considered as the longest bridge in the country across a body of seawater. (RONALD O.
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word from the production company. They actually identified three bridges: Agas-agas, San Juanico, and another in IlocosLets pray that either Agas-agas or San Juanico is chosen. That would be a good promo for Eastern Visayas as a film tourism destination, Tiopes told Leyte Samar Daily Express. The tourism director had already informed Southern Leyte Gov. Damian Mercado and DPWH provincial director district engineer Carlos Veloso for possible rerouting at the bridge as Agas-agas bridge will be closed for three consecutive days for filming

all-terrain-vehicles sports. Chamber president in Southern Leyte Engr. Robert Castaares , who helped initiated the launching of Agas-agas adventure park along with Gov. Mercado thru Public Private Partnership, said the plan would be a good exposure for the provinces tourism depending on the script or context of the story especially when its a positive portrayal of the bridge as part of the Its

press in an interview. He added that his office, as the governments only maritime training agency attached to DOLE, will not solely rely on the available OFW employment records from labor and employment office because theirs has also no breakdown on the data for seafarers. Like here in Region 8, we have around 37,000 OFWs but we cannot yet tell how many are seafarers and their other pertinent records. Puguon said that by coming up with the necessary database, Filipino seafarers will be better assessed or endorsed and that their chances of employability be more given attention. Also the database would make the governments job easy in providing seafarers welfare and support in times of their needs. Pressca Lee Lugo, NMPOIC/deputy executive director, said that as this developed their office had completed its phase I Tracer study of NMP graduates covering 2007-2011 and the other on Piracy Experiences: Lesson learned.

The two studies will help contribute in making seafaring a more dynamic industry in the country, according to Lugo. Also she informed that their office is also open for active seafarers to become instructors and assessors at NMP, at the same time encouraged Filipino seafarers to upgrade themselves by attending and finishing courses and trainings for greater chances on managerial positions on board. This year, they have also worked on some resolutions enhancing stakeholders collaboration in maritime education, training and certification system Lugo however said that the country continue to maintain its number 1 spot in seafaring industry around the globe. Our Filipino seamen have high absorption rate, they are hired and on board. And yes, they contributed much to our OFW remittances. OFW remittances which also covers that of seafarers hit a record high amounting $20.12 billion in 2011 alone.
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ploit his or her own child to serve ones evil purpose. This is one form of child abuse where parents put their childrens lives on imminent risk of serious harm, Cacdac added in a statement. PDEA information officer Liza Fabi Baoy in Eastern Visayas said the narcotics agency has proposed the designation and creation of a Women and Childrens Desk officer to handle the job when innocent children are used as drug mules or concealers during illegal drug trades.
(RONALD O. REYES)

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TACLOBAN CITYDrug trafficking is getting more terrible now, even infants are not spared. This, as recent reports from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency revealed that smugglers and pushers used babies and toddlers to conceal drugs during their illegal transactions. Drug traffickers and pushers never cease to figure out ways to get away with their illicit drug activities. They never run out of creativity in deflecting suspicion from authorities, even using children to direct attention, PDEA Director Arturo Cacdac, Jr. said. Cacdac said this unsettling trend also came about following the recent arrest of one female visitor who was trying to sneak in a sachet of methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu,
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0001 Application for Issuance of a CPC to operate a PUJ service. (COLORUM LEGALIZATION) EDWIN E. LARIBA Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-TOLOSA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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

Babies now used as drug concealers, PDEAMakati City Jail. says inside the
The woman hid the drugs in the sandals of her one-year-old daughter she was carrying according to PDEA. Similar incidents during the agencys buy-bust operations showed that drug syndicates usually have children in tow and illegal substances are usually hid in childrens clothing. This is very disturbing. How can someone ex-

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ment of Justice (DOJ). We wont mind if our office will be abolished or transferred so long as we will be provided with benefits that are entitled as workers of the PCGG, a lady employee, who asked not to be named, said. There are about 23 employees of the PCCG opbefore 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 4th day of January, 2013. (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-2003-0031 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a MINIBUS service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name as RR BERSALES TRANSPORT ROBERTO BERSALES Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A MINIBUS SERVICE

erating in Eastern Visayas whose office is located in Tacloban City. Its director, Renoir Dauag, is in Manila and could not be contacted for his comment on this latest issue. The lady employee said that some of them have worked with the PCGG since it was created back in 1986 during the administration of former President Corazon Cory Aquino, mother of President Benigno Noynoy Aquino.
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-CARIGARA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1)UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON FEB. 25, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 16, 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 4th day of January, 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

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That means, she said, that they have been connected with the agency for about 27 years now. It was learned that the employees of the PCGG do not receive benefits enjoyed by other government workers like being a member of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), PagIbig Fund and Philippine Health Insurance Corp. If you want to become a member of these agencies, you have to enroll by yourself, she said. She also said that they do not also receive any extra bonus just like other employees, both in public or private. What we only receive is the regular bonus which is only about P6, 000, she said. The PCGG employees get their salaries out of the income it generates from the

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