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VOL. XXV NO. 057

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2013

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NEWS
2 men nabbed in Eastern Samar for gun ban violation
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Baybay bets sign peace covenant

BY JOEY A. GABIETA, Staff Writer

LTO-8 exec warns drivers of non-compliance of EWD law

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Among those who signed the peace covBAYBAY CITY- A peace covenant was enant relative to the signed by candidates seeking for various po- conduct of the May 13, sitions of this city of more than 58,000 regis- 2013 midterm elections were reelectionist Mayor tered voters on Friday. Carmen Cari and busi-

nesswoman Marilou Galenzoga, a niece of the former. Also joining the signing were 25 other candidates seeking for vice mayor and council seats.

The signing was held at the Immaculate Conception Church witnessed by various sectors to include the local police and the Church. To page 7

RTIPC sees need to train labor union ocials on internal fund use
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DENR, other agencies to implement programs on climate change mitigation

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The group of mayoralty bet Marilou Malot Galenzoga (left photo) and that of Mayor Carmen Cari (right photo) pose for posterity after the signing of the peace covenant in Baybay City on Friday.

I LOVE TACLOBAN Movement, re-launched to focus on God, family and country

TACLOBAN CITY Valentines Day was made special to 5,000 Taclobanon when they celebrated the significant day with Mayor Alfred Romualdez at the Astrodome on the afternoon of February 14. The event was attended by six sectors across Taclobans constituency comprising urban poor homeowners, farmers, fisher folk, informal vendors, women and transport groups. Barangays were also well represented. The event was the re-launch of the I Love Tacloban Movement. It will be recalled that the movement was formally launched in December 18, 2009, a year after Taclobans status was changed from a chartered to a highly urbanized city. The launching activity was a big event as civic organizations, students, professionals, families, religious groups, urban poor groups and the business community participated in the day long activities that manifested the euphoria of people across sectors during the first HUC anniversary. The re-launch got a new direction as the mayor himself steered the movement to include a new meaning that challenged every Taclobanon who profess, I Love Tacloban, with deeper involvement and commitment. Mayor Romualdez in his speech To page 7

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2 men nabbed in Eastern Samar for gun ban violation

gional director of Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) disclosed that he ordered a thorough probe on the probable involvement of the arrested suspects in criminal incidents in said province to include their possible connections to the local communist movement. The fact that they figured in a gunfight with our men is a clear indication that they are not only dangerous but could also be involved in something illegal, Soria said. The regional director identified the suspects as Alfredo Nofiel,55, and Noel Norombaba, 58, while another suspect Erni Norombaba is still the subject of manhunt operation. Soria informed that at around 12:45 Wednesday afternoon, joint elements of Eastern Samar Police Provincial Office, Oras Municipal Police Station and 14th Infantry Battalion of Philippine Army led by Police Senior Inspector Elmerson Badilla responded to a call for police assistance from a certain Edgar Montallana of Brgy. Paypayon, Oras, Eastern Samar, alleging that he was threatened by the suspects. When the team arrived in the area and while moving towards the house of Norombaba, the suspect fired a .38 caliber revolver to the approaching law enforcers prompting them to returned fire. The troops maneuvered towards the house but Norombaba jumped through the window to elude arrest but his gun accidentally fall to the ground. The team was able to arrest the elder Norombaba and Nofiel and confiscated a .38 caliber paltik re-

NEWS

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CAMP KANGLEON, PALO, Leyte The regions top police official had directed the Eastern Samar Police Provincial Office (ESPPO) to conduct a thorough investigation and verification on possible affiliation with the communistterrorists or criminal gangs of the two men they have arrested to include a massive manhunt operation against another person who shoot it out with authorities in Oras town on Wednesday afternoon. Police Chief Superintendent Elmer Ragadio Soria, re-

LTO-8 exec warns drivers of non-compliance of EWD law

T A C L O B A N CITYDrivers who do not carry early warning devices (EWDs) when driving public or private vehicles will be fined and penalized for their non-compliance starting March 1. Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regional Director Edgardo Catarongan said they will start the strict enforcement of the EWD Law or the Letter of Instruction No. 299 requiring the use of EWDs on motor vehicles and Memorandum Circular No. VPT-2012-1609, or the Revised Rules on the Implementation of EWDs. Catarongan, however, clarified that EWDs, as a mandatory vehicle accessory, are not a requirement for vehicle registration but said they will have to be presented upon demand by any LTO deputized law enforcer. Except for motorcycles and tricycles, a pair of EWD shall be a required

volver loaded with 5 ammunition and one spent shell, two homemade handguns and 7 ammunitions of caliber 5.56 mm. Arrested persons were brought to Oras motor vehicle accessory judication of the case, Municipal Police Stathat shall be carried at Catarongan added tion for proper dispo.If a motor vehicle is sition as appropriate all times and presented by the driver or operator impounded and among criminal charges are upon demand by LTO the violations included now being prepared deputized law enforcer is the failure to carry a for filing in court when apprehended for pair of EWD, the release against them while the another offense, Cat- of the vehicle shall be held in abeyance until a arongan said. Motorists who can- pair of EWD can be prenot present EWDs dur- sented to the adjudicating inspection will be ing ofcer, he said. The LTO chief also ned P500 for operating a vehicle without carry- reminded the people that he has prohibiting them. Should the charge ed any LTO ofcial or sheet of the apprehend- employee from selling ed driver include non- EWDs. People can buy their carrying of EWD, aside from payment of the ne, EWDs at any retail store the license of the driver provided they comply shall remain conscated with the specications until a pair of EWD is set under the law. (REYpresented during the ad- AN L. ARINTO)

police have launched manhunt operations against Morombaba. Soria further informed that the arrest of the suspects brought to 33 the number of persons nabbed by PRO8 for gun ban violation since the start of the election period last January 13, to include confiscation of 21 firearms of different calibers. (PINSP ROMUEL A. NACAR)

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TACLOBAN CITY The Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (RTIPC) emphasized the need to train labor union officials on the proper use of internal funds to avert organizational conflicts. Department of Labor and Employment and RTIPC chair Exequiel Sarcauga said there has been clamor for in-depth union funds administration training for presidents, treasurers, and auditors. We emphasize the necessity to maintain its existence and financial stability. We also want union officers to learn that the funds and other property of the group should be properly administered and accounted for by its accountable officers in order to achieve the objective for which it was organized, Sarcauga said.

RTIPC sees need to train labor union officials on internal fund

The official confirmed that there are complaints of funds misuse in the past, which is a root of many disagreements among union members. The training yesterday at the Ritz Tower de Leyte attended by about 100 officers of organized employees union highlighted the importance of Article 241 of the Labor Code, which sets guidelines on the rights and conditions of union members. A manual on trade union financial administration was earlier produced by the labor department for distribution to labor unions. It contains duties of accountable officials, imposition of funds, collection of funds, disbursement of funds, expenses for union officers, financial reporting requirements, RTIPC vice chair Rene De los Reyes, president of the Energy Development Corporation Tongonan Workers Union, confirmed that fund misuses had been unfolded in different establishments especially when there are changes of sets of officers. We want to strengthen financial administration because for us, industrial peace cannot be measured by just absence of labor strikes but absence of organizational conflicts, De los Reyes said. Officials take its pride for achieving nine years of zero labor strikes this 2013 due to conciliation and mediation process. Eastern Visayas has 38 organized labor unions with almost 3,000 members. These groups handle funds from union dues, fines, special assessments, extraordinary fees, agency fees, and oth-

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DA set to launch NYR

TACLOBAN CITY- The Department of Agriculture (DA) together with the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is set to launch the National Year of Rice (NYR) and info caravan in the province of Samar this coming February 21, after having a successful launching in Borongan City. DA-8 Regional Executive Director Antonio Gerundio said the NYR 2013 is a national government program led by the DA that aims to encourage everyone to help the country achieve rice self-sufficiency, promote better health among the crops consumers and improve the income of farmers. It is also part of the Food Staples Sufficiency Program, which focuses on rice as the Filipinos staple food. Rice for better health means eating brown rice and consuming a onefourth cup of the staple per meal, Gerundio said. He also said that 2013 has been declared as the countrys National Year of Rice through Presidential Proclamation No. 494 with the theme Sapat na Bigas, Kaya ng Pinas which seeks to increase public awareness on responsible rice consumption, encourage farmers to adopt modern technologies and enjoin policymakers to set ordinances that would help the country achieve rice selfsufficiency in 2013. PhilRice statistics show that each Filipino wastes two tablespoons of cooked rice every day. The rice not wasted could result in import savings of as much as P6.2 billion, as well as feed 2.6 million Filipinos in a year, Gerundio said. Gerundio added that eating brown rice thrice a month would decrease rice importation by an average of 50,000 metric tons a year because of its higher milling recovery. With this, the DA-PhilRIce encourages the public to support the National Year of Rice and Inform caravan that will be launch on various provinces in Eastern Visayas. (RYAN
GABRIEL L. ARCENAS)

er fees due from union members. Its good to learn about how to prepare better financial statement to satisfy our members, especially that we are not profit-oriented but service-oriented group, said Arthur Estrera, president of Concerned Organization of Progressive PASAR Employees (COPPER). PASAR (Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation) is the first and only copper smelting and refinery in the Philippines located at the Leyte Industrial Development Estate (LIDE) in Isabel, Leyte. PASAR workers group with 639 members is the biggest in Eastern Visayas. The union handles an average of P2 million funds every year. (SARWELL
Q. MENIANO)

4 city bets see no problem on political dynasty issue

T A C L O B A N CITYThree members of different political clans see no problem with the perception of their families being a political dynasty. Councilor Jerry Uy said he does not even consider himself as part of a political dynasty. Were only two in the family that is involved in politics. We should not be blamed for getting into important posts if this is what the public wants. We are duly elected by the people, Uy told Leyte Samar Daily Express. Uy is the brother of Councilor Wilson Uy of Palo, Leyte. People can scrutinize our track records. At the end of the day its still them who will vote. If they want our brand of service, we are willing to work for them, Uy added. He emphasized that there is no law defining political dynasty and even if there is a provision in the Constitution about it, there should be an enabling law defining it. Under Section 26 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it stipulates that The state shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law. Jom Bagulaya, son of Leyte Governor Mimiette Bagulaya, does not perceive himself as part of a growing political family. For me, political dynasty exists in one particular place like here in Tacloban, if Im running for councilor and a member of my family is also running here, then thats probably political dynasty, the young Bagulaya said. Its only me and my mother who are running. I see many members of one family running for various positions in one place, and thats real dynasty. Also, my mother is running in the third district, she is far from Tacloban City, Bagulaya added. He said people would always have a choice when it comes to the issue of the so-called political dynasties so it should not be an issue anymore. Raissa Villasin, another member of a political family, said there is nothing wrong with political dynasty that has a legacy. Its the people that decide and they could judge for themselves based on the progress of the place where these so-called political dynasts rule, Villasin said. Villasin is the daughter of former Leyte second district board member and later vicegovernor Nestor Villasin, who is now the general manager of Leyte Metropolitan Water District. She is also the brother of incumbent Leyte second district board Member Nico Villasin. I think voters nowadays are smart enough to choose their candidates by looking through the track records and not those from political families free ride, Villasin added. Newcomer Ace Young, meanwhile, said it may be a normal occurrence for children to take after their parents and follow their career choice. Young said children of businessmen, lawyers, doctors and even actors follow their parents footsteps, and added that it is same with politicians. I dont belong to any political clan but it is unfair not to vote for candidates just because they have politicians as relatives, Young said. A bill has already been filed in Senate by Sen. Miriam DefensorSantiago providing that no spouse or person related within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity could run in the same province in the same election. Under the bill, if an incumbent official holds a national position, the politicians relatives would be disqualified from running in the province where the official is a registered voter. (REYAN L.
ARINTO)

PDEA to open satellite office in Baybay City

TACLOBAN CITY A new satellite office of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is set to be opened in Baybay City. This was according to PDEA Regional Director, Gil Pabilona, in an interview with Leyte Samar Daily Express. Pabilona explained that the satellite office that soon to be opened in Baybay has been requested by the local government unit since 2009. We ask the help of the chief executive, Mayor Carmen Cari, to put up satellite office in their area for us to be able to put our personnel. They already requested us since 2009, but this is not yet realized because we do not have the resources. We ask them to provide us an office space, he said. The PDEA-8 director revealed that they have monitored some drug operations in the city and said that the operators present on said area also do the same illegal act in its nearby city, which is Ormoc. Pabilona said that PDEA prioritizes on opening satellite office at different cities in the region, where drug operation is rampant and is classified by the management as consumer area. At the present, PDEA have an office in Ormoc an Calbayog and we also eyed to open offices in Maasin, Catbalogan and Borongan, he said adding that the LGU concerned has an urgent request to the office on putting up of satellite offices on their areas, to solve crime rate as well as to protect the life of their constituency most particularly the students. Meanwhile, Mayor Cari in a separate interview said that the LGU is so happy that for a long period of time, their request has been granted. We have been requesting PDEA to open an office here, but up to now, it is still not realized. The city needs to have all the necessary amenities that should not to be present in the municipality, she said. The chief executive added that drug operation on said area is not being controlled despite the presence of the Philippine National Police, for they concentrate on other matter. Though PNP is doing their task to solve drug operations here, still they do not succeed. The presence of PDEA is very much important, Cari said. (REY GERILLA GRADO)

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OPINION

Saturday, 16 February 2013

EDITORIAL

The resignation of the Pope

he brave act has stunned the world. It was unexpected, unprecedented in many years. The resignation of the reigning pope is considered an ultimate sacrifice but to the faithful around the world, it is a demonstration of extreme humility. It is not easy to abdicate a throne, the source of power that makes men feel invincible. It is never easy to accept ones vulnerability, or physical and mental weakness and the incapacity to adequately fulfill the job. The act gets complicated and hard not only because of the cessation of perks and clout but the concern over pride or Amor propio. When a person get used to the titles attached to his name and the corresponding power that goes with it, it is difficult to withdraw. How many leaders all over the world hang on to power even if they can no longer perform as they should? Many ordinary leaders would kill and maim just to stay in power. They employ deceit and all forms of exploitation to be able to hold on. Many

friendships, alliances and partnerships have crumbled down because people in power no longer want to step down and be replaced. They want to stay on until the end, not willing to give chance to others. Dictators are born this way. The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is therefore one for the books. Though hard to accept, it is a source of reflection for humanity. The lessons we get from the sacrifice, inspires. It is a lesson to be learned, something that we all have to reflect on. The popes acceptance that he can no longer dispense the ministry given to him is seldom seen among people. Whatever other reasons he had for the resignation, and in whatever circumstance it was given, he must be admired if not for the humility, at least for the supreme sacrifice. Many are sad at the turn of events but people can hardly
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The new I Love Tacloban campaign: For God, family and country
It started with a single seed of love; a love that pushed a man to dream big for Tacloban City. No one believes him at the time. Many said that it is not yet the right time but the love that he kept in his heart emboldened him to push through with his vision for the city he loves. On December 18, 2008, the seed bore fruit. Tacloban City, through the overwhelming support of the people became a highly urbanized city. Its fate has altered, Tacloban was ripe after all, even the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center in its extenfruit; Tacloban is now number six (6) among highly urbanized cities in the archipelago. No less than nineteen (19) awards and recognitions from international, national and regional bodies have been received by the City government since 2008. After being sole winner of the Pamana ng Lahi Award in 2012, it is again aiming for the gold this year. So in 2009, during the First HUC Anniversary, the I Love Tacloban movement to page 5

sive survey released in July 2010, has declared that Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines where Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

That was four years ago, from that seed of love planted by Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez, Tacloban City became a highly urbanized city, the 34th all over the country at the time. Today, the seed is full grown and is bearing

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OPINION
that required the extraction of her ovary. She could not bear another child. Julia and Dante were pleased with the blessings God provided them. Forty-nine years of joy and laughter, pain and tears went by and four grandchildren gave gladness and surprises to the couple. Every weekend was a weekend to long for as Julia and Dante s children and grandchildren would frequently gather around. Until one day, weeks after Julia and Dante celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, the call came. One had to bid farewell, but gradually, a sadness more gripping than seeing a favorite pet being devoured by a beast. Julia, who was ten years older than Dante, was in their frontyard garden nipping flowers for the sofa tripped into a rolled up water hose, fell to the ground and hit her head against a pile of broken earthen pots. She fell badly and was placed in a coma for a week. With prayers all said for her recovery, Julia finally came back but paralyzed. Worse, her sickness developed some complications that weakened her kidney and liver. The therapy did not work and she was brought back to the hospitals intensive care unit for a total of ten times with an average of one week stay in the ICU each time she was rushed brought there. She remained at the ICU in comatose the last time she was rushed. So frail and almost dying, Julia was apparently in the last of her days. Thus the family circle thought of resorting on euthanasia for her. They did not, however, as it was against their religious faith. On Good Friday, the doctors said Julias heart collapsed and she would not make it anymore. So they waited until the heart finally stopped beating. But Julias heart never stopped pumping, although slow and erratic. She apparently refused to die, even if there was no more artificial life support attached to her body. Near midnight of Black Saturday, Dante went to the ICU and talked to Julia, though she could not reply as she was in coma. In melancholic voice, Dante, a handsome and hardworking family man, said to Julia, Mommy, if you must go then go. I promise you, I will love only you till God takes my breath away. I promise I will not marry

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A love to last forever

The new...
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Once there was this love that vowed to live till the end of time. Time, not for man to hold, passed swiftly for the lovers until every sweet moments sneaked to memory. It was a kind of love that people could only think good merely for paperbacks like Mills and Boons and lowly so-called komiks like Wakasan. The Precious Romance-like love story has ended with the passing of the loved one in a freak accident, it would seem. It is not a dot at the end of the sentence, though, but continuous dots that meant the story would go on. Julia and Dante met in an outreach program jointly organized by the groups that each of them belonged to. Like any love affair, their started with the candy-coat-

ed smile but without malice or lust. They never thought that it was the smile that would transform their world into a bed of roses which flowered into a romantic relationship. Roses, in its pristine nature are not without thorns, so was their relationship which was always visited by some bees that burdened them, but on the other hand affected others in a positive way and helped their relationship to blossom even further. The friendship bloomed into a happy union blessed by the Divine Creator in a religious ceremony through their church pastor. Julia bore a girl and a boy but the third was not theirs to possess because Julia suffered a miscarriage. She was so sick and weak and needed to undergo a major operation

was launched by various sectors comprising Tacloban society - civic organizations, students, urban poor organizations, religious sectors, professionals, families, workers and government agencies all joined hands in showing the common feeling of triumph over detractors. Once again, the vast support manifested the I Love Tacloban passion. On Valentines day, the movement was relaunched to give new meaning and direction on the euphoria that includes the battle cry, Taclobanon Ako, Mayda Ako Mahihimo, a campaign that exhort everyone professing I Love Tacloban to love God, Family and Coun-

try. Five Thousand people coming from the masses to include farmer groups, fisher folk, transport groups, informal vendors alliance, urban poor homeowners alliance and women groups came together to raise the battle cry among their ranks. They signed the Pledge of Commitment, their guide as they continue to commit, follow and guard the sustained progress of the City of Tacloban. Mayor Alfred Romualdez has consistently motivated Taclobanons to rise above. He urged everyone to continuously grow, succeed along the progress of the City. He encourages Taclobanons never to allow anyone from pulling back the city to where it used to be.

The Sower
Saturday after Ash Wednesday Is 58:9b-14;Ps 86; Lk 5:27-32

THE CALL OF LEVI

[Jesus] saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs post. He said to him, Follow me. And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. Then Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were at table with them. The Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, saying, Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners? Jesus said to them in reply, Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.

Time Walkers
(2nd of Three Parts) his sleep, he fined himself crying. As black and unconscious numb enveloped him, he was at peace, for a while. Guido was awakened by the banging of the cell doors, Arambulo wakeup! Guido recognized the burly junior officer who took possession of his things, the one who held the zip lock. He was pushed by the police and he was laid back to the bare wooden planks that were last nights bed. Who are you really? The policeman shouted Why, youve got my wallet and other papers? Why would I lie to you all! I am Guido Arambulo! He was shouting now. And why did you plant those incriminating evidence, I never held a grenade in my life, much more planned to kill people with that! Why are you doing this? Guido was so livid with anger; his whole body is in convulsive shaking. As Guido finished saying those words of protest, everyone was confounded by the loud booming sound

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The resignation...
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Are you joking, Sir? Asked Guido. No, Sir! The boldness in Inspector Piscos tone was instantly recognizable. He felt the strong hands of the chief and the contempt on the peoples faces mostly school administrators were excruciating. Near the left side of the door, Guido vividly saw a man looking like himself but wearing a pink turtleneck Cardigans like those being sold at Baguio. The man gives him a quick salute, he could be his twin brother, he thought. But he wears pink? Why the pressing mental note of that color, he instinctively asked himself. Lets go Sir! The police was giving him an order and the people in the

hotel lobby swelled further. Guido walked that uncertain gait. Pink why pink? Guido thought. His thoughts go wild. Sir, where did you find those grenades? Guido eyes plead the arresting police for answers. In your pink bag Sir! As the police show a big duffel bag with a personalized name tag on it bearing his name, address and phone number. After a while sleep visited Guido, he was in deep slumber as night crosses the midnight mark. Vividly in his dreams the styropor writing on his office wall revealed a poignant note that was striking and at the The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes had no tears.And even in

blame the Pontiff who was hesitant to be one, in the first place. He is a conservative theologian, a scholar, an intellectual in the Church that has been established by the Apostle Peter. Too bad that Pope Benedict has to relinquish his obligations at a crucial time but that is one of the greatest justice his pontificate could offer to the Church that needs younger leaders to face the end times challenges. His announcement that he will devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer must be the choice that everyone especially the leaders have to do to perpetuate peace and order in the world toto page 6 day.

MATTHEWS DECISION
The Pharisees would not even get near to a tax collector for fear of being tainted with his sins but Christ mingled with them, and Matthew who was getting a lot of money at his job as a tax collector was called and he left his profitable business and instead took up the cross to follow Christ. Matthew must have been very happy to be chosen by Christ. Matthew is an example of a man who made a decision for life and never regretted it. He never went back to tax-collecting. He had to know the conditions for accepting the way of life with Christ. He had to leave behind his family and his wealth and to follow Christ with a cross, in poverty and in self-denial. Matthew was not afraid. He knew that it would be difficult but he knew that Christ was leading the way and therefore he was secure. Do we feel as generous as Matthew in the call Christ has given to us to follow him? (The Daily Gospel Now by Robert E. Sullivan, O.M.I. Published by Paulines. Visit us at www. paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City. Tel. # 321-31-95) Sowers Seeds: The first thing to be attended to in spiritual life is the process of personal formation. Each one goes to Christ with the problem of self; this is an urgent and unavoidable problem: to take the right path, to place oneself squarely in truth, to secure the full development of life. Blessed James Alberione, SSP, STD, Founder of the Pauline Family

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lifeless face Guido remembered the man in pink at the Hotel. The news anchor said these lines that send him the Guido in the MPD station horrified. Who is Guido Arambuloand how did he escape detention and meet his untimely demise? Here are the front desk personnel of the hotel for some vital information Oh my God, the man
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0104 Ref. No. VIII-2011-0515 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. FREDERICK TUOZO-VENDOR ANGELINA DELDA-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY FREDERICK TUOZO-VENDOR IN FAVOR OF ANGELINA DELDA-VENDEE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-ST. PAULS-CAMPETIC & 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 FEBRUARY 27, 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 13th day of February 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-2013-0112 Ref. No. VIII-2003-1202 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a PUJ service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. ROBERTO ORBETA-VENDOR MARY ANN NISHIMOTO-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY ROBERTO ORBETA-VENDOR IN FAVOR OF MARY ANN NISHIMOTO-VENDEE OF A CPC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-PALO VIA NATIONAL HIGHWAY & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A PUJ SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME AS GREEN TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 28, 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 14th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

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who could be my twin brother, the one in pink!Guido gasped. As Guido was complaining in disbelief, he heard it loud and clear. Prak, prak, prak boom. As bullets ies and bore lethal holes in the cell, he was pinned down by the burly policebleeding and lifeless. Guido felt a hot
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2002-0980 Application for Change Party Applicant of a CPC operate a PUB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. MARCELO JUBAN-Old Party Applicant TACLOBAN LEYTE BILIRAN PHILIPPINES TRANSPORT SERVICE & MULTI PURPOSE COOP. Rep. By: JAIME ELEMAR VELARDE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-ORMOC CITY-MAASIN CITYLILOAN & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 4, 2017. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR CHANGE PARTY APPLICANT 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 FEBRUARY 26, 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 13th day of February 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-2013-0110 Ref. No. VIII-2008-0497 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a UV SHUTTLE service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. ALBERTO TAGHOY-VENDOR MARCOS YAP-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY ALBERTO TAGHOY-VENDOR IN FAVOR OF MARCOS YAP-VENDEE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENEINCE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FROM ORMOC CITY TO ANY POINT IN REG. 08 WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A UV SHUTTLE SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 28, 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 14th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

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the police station with him as the unmistakable target was too much. He needs to run and be armed. Guidos instinct wasshouting. He found himself running with a gun in his hand.In the early morning hours, as the cold wind blew, he felt panic; the painful sting of wet concrete was throbbing on his feet. The fearand unmistakable helplessness was with him and lots of questions seem to be unfolding on the computer screen of his mind. The empty street was a monster unperturbed of his pain and no one was there to help ,his mind however tells him only one thing, sprint and run for his life

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the at HD TV blares the Breaking News A man who looks and carries the same Identification Papers of someone who had been arrested yesterday at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion was found dead sprawled peppered with bullets, at a Crown Hotel Branch in Malate. From the outline of the
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0107 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a SHUTTLE BUS service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name. ANTONIETO Q. RANIT Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF CARGOES AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF PASSENGERS & EMPLOYEES OF MUNICIPALITY OF GUIUAN EASTERN SAMAR TO THEIR RESPECTIVE RESIDENCES WITHIN REGION VIII & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, RELEGEAN TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 28, 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 13th day of February 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-2003-0009 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a PUJ service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. JOSUE LAUDENIO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-SAGKAHAN-BLISS & VICE VESRA WITH THE USE O F ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON MARCH 3, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, SWANIE TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 28, 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 14th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

object hitting his left temple and Guido passedout. When he awoke, he saw the chief and two police officers crouching covering their heads with the desks and frantically calling someone in their cellular phones. Guido broke free from the grapples of the dead police and took cover on the thick wall right side of the cell. He held unto his temple and grateful that it was just a scratch, he ran out of the prison cell. The gunfire stopped and the unmistakable sound of a helicopter whirring came into the morning breeze. He saw the wounded InspectorPiscos signals him to go near him. Sir youve got to go, run here is my gun, they wontstop until youre dead. The man who died in the hotel who looked like you was killed last night. I responded to the crime scene, I thought it was you. There is something wrong here! Run! Having two versions of him and having one ridden with bullets, proved to be perplexing and the assault to
AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE

Republic of the Philippines Province of Samar Office of the City Civil Registrar Catbalogan City
CCE-0021-2013 RA 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 201311 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ADRIAN CARMELO M. VELARDE has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from FEMALE to MALE in the certificate of live birth of ADRIAN CARMELO M. VELARDE at Catbalogan City, Samar and whose parents are BERTRAND S. VELARDE and JOSEFA R. MAGA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his writeen opposition with this Office. (Sgd.) OFELIA C. ROYANDOYAN City Civil Registrar

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Aniceta B. Zaldivar heir of late Geronimo B. Zaldivar and Carmen Zaldivar-Pareja executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land, Cad. Lot No. 3657, located at Brgy. Balugo, Albuera, Leyte containing an area of 15,266 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 08-03-0003-00748. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Premiumlands Corp. represented by its President, Francis Lloyd T. Chua as vendee; for the above-described property, per Doc. No. 42, Page No. 9, Book No. 01, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Jose Rommel A. Pearanda. LSDE: February 16, 23 & March 2, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0487 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. DOMINADOR U. BUDAO, SR. Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE 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 OCT. 14, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, D.U. BUDAA TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 28, 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 14th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

LSDE: February 16 & 23, 2013

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Bartolome Beltran and Gorgonia Beltran extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 2685, Cad. 566-D, situated at Brgy. Proteccion, Hilongos, Leyte, covered by OCT No. P-35559 and covered by Tax Dec. No. 14031-00409 R13, covering an area of 11,024.26 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Antonio L. Cubio and Alma Carillo-Cubio as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 76, Page No. 16, Book No. XII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Exzon B. Mendoza. LSDE: February 16, 23 & March 2, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of Silverio Pada and Petra Paler Pada extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 9 parcels all situated in Matalom, Leyte described as: Parcel 1, Cad. Lot No. 5581-P/30, situated at Sto. Nio St.; containing an area of 137.05 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 05-27003-00263, market value of P29,827.56; Parcel 2, Cad. Lot No. 29, Cad. 967-D, situated at Sto. Nio St., Matalom, Leyte containing an area of 687 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 02-27003-00134, market value of P135,922.95; Parcel 3, situated at Caridad, Matalom, Leyte with Certificate of Title No. P-24333, Cadastral Lot No. 654, Plsm-1089-D, containing an area of 1,876 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 9941 with Market Value of P4,104.96; Parcel 4, situated at Caridad, Matalom, Leyte, with Original Certificate of Title No. P-24329, Cadastral Lot No. 800, containing an area of 491.6 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 05-27011-00179, with Market Value of P92,715.76; Parcel 5, (Cadastral Lot No. 1437, Cad-967-D) situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 4,050 square meters, more or less under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. TP-14246; Parcel 6, (Cadastral Lot No. 1474) situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 1,246 square meters, more or less, under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P-24328; Parcel 7, (Cadastral Lot No. 1529) situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 1,536 square meters, more or less, under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P-72402; Parcel 8, situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 4,233 square meters, more or less, under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P-73515; Parcel 9, (Cadastral Lot No. 1863) situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 11,273 square meters, more or less, under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P73473; per Doc. No. 1301, Page No. 16, Book No. XII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Vivian Rosario F. Palima-Petracorta. LSDE: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of late Renato D. Palomo, Sr. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a one-half (1/2) conjugal share of a parcel of land in Brgy. Tigbao, Tacloban City, designated as Lot I, Block 25, Pcs-08-000311, Psd-08-000857, situated at Brgy. Tigbao, City of Tacloban, Leyte, containing an area of 183 square meters and heirs hereby transfer and convey by way of Donation Inter Vivos in favor of heir/donee, Eleanor V. Palomo-Morfe, the above described property including the other half share of surviving spouse to make it whole parcel; per Doc. No. 0371, Page No. 076, Book No. I, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Ma. Rowena Paculan-Mari. LSDE: Feb. 2,9 & 16, 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Rosales Homeres extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Peso Savings Account with the Philippine Veterans Bank, Tacloban Branch, bearing Acct. No. 02502-008595-5 through which her Liberty Insurance Corp. of Surety Bond in the amount of P142,393.17 plus interest accruing, and heirs hereby waive/renounce, transfer and quitclaim in favor of co-heir DOMINADOR R. HOMEREZ, JR.; per Doc. No. 415, Page 84, Book No. X, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Asterio A. Villero LSDE: Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 2013

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ers joining me on this event, Galenzoga said. Both, however, agreed that they would do something that could result to political violence come the elections. We will follow all the rules and regulations set by the Comelec (Commission on Elections). Hope they will do the same, Galenzoga said. With the signing, I expect that the conduct of the elections here in Baybay will really be peacful, she added. Cari said that there is no reason why she would violate any rules or regulations set by the commission. han amon kalugaringon ngan amon pwesto o kalibungan. Tungod kay Taclobanon kami, mabulig kami han pagplano hin mga proyekto nga magpapakaupay han amon mga kumunidad; maglilimpyo kami han amon mga balay ngan susundon namon an palisiya han Omnibus Socialized Housing Code han Tacloban, enthused the sectoral representative of the Urban Poor Alliance of Tacloban, Alejo Ripalda, a former school teacher. Other sectoral representatives who pledged their own support and commitment to the I Love Tacloban movement included: Lozanto Jun Castillo representing the fisherfolk; Tito Mengullo of the farmers alliance; Evangeline Tubis from the women groups and Frank Penedilla, sectoral representative of the transport alliance. The Valentines relaunching activity of the I Love Tacloban Movement was an affair to remember. It clearly Shes new and she is not that familiar with the elections rules, Cari, whose family have been lording politically of this newly-created city for 30 years now. Senior Inspector Jose Bacalso, deputy city police chief, said that they would ensure that the candidates who signed the peace covenant would really follow the pact. We will apply the law equally to all of them, Bacalso said. Cari is running under the Liberal Party while Galenzoga is challenging her aunt under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA). showed how Taclobanon have been empowered with the leadership of the city mayor. The seed that was sown in 2008 has become a tree and has produced fruits. Mayor Romualdez declared that he just planted the seed, it was you, the people who cared for the seed to grow and bore fruits, let us not allow that something will happen to stop it from growing vigorously. We have to take good care of our accomplishments for the last 4 years. He further said that, Tacloban has garnered almost 20 awards in a span of few years.We have been recognized for our efforts and I want everyone to succeed and grow as the city we all love continue to progress. The launching activity was capped with the pay-out of another set of SEAP recipients who availed of the livelihood loan assistance which the city government has opened to small entrepreneurs in the city.
(DAYDEE A. CAIRO).

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Baybay...
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A Holy Mass presided by Father Ferwin Wabina was held before the signing of the covenant. Elections officer Luzviminda Susaya earlier said that with the signing of the peace covenant, she expects all the candidates would follow it by ensuring that the conduct of the elections would be violent-free. We expect them not to resort to violence just to ensure their (poll) victory, Susaya said. Observers note that considering that the two mayoralty candidates are

relatives, the elections in this city could turn to be intense and close. Cari, who is seeking her second term, said that she was surprise that her rival was accompanied by her supporters. This is supposed to be an affair among candidates. That is why, I was surprised that there were supporters of hers who even came from interior villages, Cari said. But Galenzoga said that she could not stop her supporters to witness the signing as their way of showing their support to her. There is nothing wrong with my supportlike that, I see people from the light they exude, the more you do good, the brighter light you emanate! He then challenged everyone to do more for family and for country so God will bless us more. Every sectoral representative who participated in the commitment rite professed his groups pledge of support. Mr. Zaldy Ladrera, the President of the Tacloban Supermarket Vendors Federation, declared the groups promise to be sincere in their service to people by being honest in their dealings with the buying public. He specifically said that, Taclobanon kami, dire kami maglilimbong han amon mga customer; marespeto kami han amon igkasi-magtirinda ngan maglilimpyo kami

A love...
anymore and will never have other love except our family. I will dedicate my whole being to them and take care of them as you did when you were still okay. At that instant, colorless fluid flowed from Julias right eye but her body stayed
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0116 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. (COLORUM LEGALIZATION) SHEILA FRANCISCO 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: CALBAYOG CITY-PEA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT & WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME AS SHISRENE TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 27, 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 15th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board from page 5

still, her heart stopped beating. Now she has finally rested. Julia passed away with the promise of Dantes love that will continue until his next life. This is the love story that was not a excerpt from any paperback but one that was real and true.
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0106 Ref. No. VIII-2003-1474 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a PUJ W/DUAL service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. ANALYN DEPALCO-VENDOR EMELIANO GLOBIO, JR.-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY ANALYN DEPALCO-VENDOR IN FAVOR OF EMELIANO GLOBIO, JR.-VENDEE OF A CPC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: BORONGAN-QUINAPONDAN & VICE VERSA EXCLUSIVELY ALONG THE ROUTE WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A PUJ W/ DUAL SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 27, 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 13th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

I LOVE...
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said, dapat ang nagmamahal ng Tacloban ay nagmamahal sa Diyos, nagmamahal sa pamilya at nagmamahal sa bayan. He shared a story of a man who asked God, how He is able to take care of millions of people all asking Him different things at the same time. God asked the man, Do you see the stars? And the man said, yes. God answered the man, I am

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(L-R) Bachelor of Arts in English Language interns of Eastern Visayas State University with Dalmacio C. Gral, publisher of Leyte Samar Daily Express and Gerald Jayson Balanga their OJT instructor had their picture as they nished their 15 days internship of the newspaper.The students were April Elaine Velarde, Jennifer Demagante, Ernesto Enage III, (Left) Zairyl Jane Hembra, Kim Rarugal, and Trixie Amistoso (Right).

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TACLOBAN CITYThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with the help of other government agencies such as the Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Agriculture (DA) would continue to implement programs geared towards the reduction of carbon emissions and climate change mitigation as a way of dealing with extreme weather events and other impacts of global warming. According to DENR8 Regional Executive Director Manolito Ragub, addressing climate change remains a top priority of the department considering that the Philippines is among the countries in the world most vulnerable to this global phenomenon given the number of deadly typhoons that

visit the country every year. Ragub said that mitigating and adapting to climate change have long been inherent in the mandated functions of the DENR since the country has been considered as one of the most vulnerable to its adverse effects. The 2013 Global Climate Risk Index shows that the Philippines placed fourth among 190 countries around the world that have suffered the most extreme weather events such as flooding and storms over the past 20 years, Ragub said. Ragub also said that their office has undertaken initiatives to reduce carbon emissions through reforestation and other tree-planting projects, and anti-air

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pollution programs. DENR is now drawing up fresh action plans to meet its target to plant trees on some 300,000 hectares for 2013 under the National Greening Program, which aims to cover some 1.5 million hectares with trees by 2016, Ragub said. The massive treeplanting could lessen the impact of global warming due to carbon dioxide emissions Ragub added. He emphasized that reforestation reduces carbon emissions because trees absorb carbon dioxide, which is one of the major contributing elements to the greenhouse effect that causes climate change. (RYAN GABRIEL

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