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tourism chief sees Albay rising as countrys top tourist destination

LEGAZPI CITY -- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. said on Tuesday that Albay is becoming top tourist destination in the country after pursuing an aggressive tourism program thats helping propel the provinces economic growth.(Turn to page 6)
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Sarion elected prexy to sister cities, town twinning group

The Forum on Local Governments Exchange and Cooperation spearheaded by the Philippine International Sister Cities and Town Twinning Association (PHISTA) was held lat March 2830, at Heritage Hotel, Pasay City. The Welcome Reception/Opening Program was took place on the first day of the forum with Mayor Annabelle Tangson, PHISTA National President and Asst. Secretary Rolando Acosta of DILG and Vice Mayor Robert Hofmann of Sinajana, Guam and Vice-President of Mayors Council of Guam as speakers. It is followed by Cultural presentations. On the second day, Sessions on Exploring Partner(Turn to page 5)

uNC fetes Outstanding Alumnus Award to SSS Bicol employee

The University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) High School Department awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Award to an employee of the Social Security System (SSS) Bicol Division during its 64th Recognition Day on Saturday, March 31, at the UNC Sports Palace. Mr. Jogar Baldesco Tosoc, Senior Executive Assistant of the Office of the Head for SSS Bicol Division, was honored for his exemplary performance as a government employee and in recognition of his various achievements in the local, national, and the international scene thereby bringing pride and honor to his Alma Mater UNC. On September 1, 2011 during the 54th SSS Anniversary, Mr Tosoc was cho(Turn to page 5)

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Weekly Reflection

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Income Tax Season

REMINDERS: If you have not yet filed your 2011 income tax returns you have to do so now (only up to Sunday, April 15). Authorized agent banks are required by the BIR to open during that filing weekend. Our advice is for tax-filers NOT to file on the deadline, file earlier than that date! Corporate tax-filers are also reminded to file copies of their BIR-stamped financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (schedules after April 13 are number-coded). Minimum wage earners (based only on their basic compensation) are not required to file income tax returns, and neither are their wages subject to any income-tax withholding assuming that their allowances do not exceed P30,000for the year and that other benefits they received are considered de minimis. Employees whose payrolls were subjected to correct withholding by their employers are likewise exempted from ITR filing as their taxes and withholding are considered zero-sum. PAYMENT: Under our self-assessment tax system, taxpayers compute their tax obligations and pay the resultant taxes (net of creditable income-tax withholding, and carried-over tax credits) as the income tax returns are filed. Unlike individuals who are allowed to pay 50% of the income tax due up to July 15, corporations have to pay in full the computed income tax. BIR may review the self-assessment in the next three years (barring findings of fraud

On Fire
Due to the colorful actions and excitement it brought about, when I was still a child, I would usually go for war movies and comic books dealing with the same subject matter. I have with me a bounded collection of war comic books. I like to go over it again and again. Back then, it fascinates me seeing and watching things blewing up like planes, bridges, ships... For what reasons are people push to coldbloodedly kill each other? Not until I grew up and learned to read more did I came to know the great scourge that wars and conflicts of various kinds inflict on human lives. Examining closely the human body, it was designed for action. It was never meant to be passive and sedentary. Rather, it have to be on the go. ON FIRE. Humans came up with many physically challenging activities such as athlectic sports, risky expeditions, crusades..... wars. Consequently, these various activities caused considerable sorrow, pain and inhumanity. Evil might be so abstract. However, these manmade activities brought out and personified the very reality of evil in the world. It is now all around us. Literally speaking, no one is anymore safe and truly secure nowadays. Everything is already, at risk, exposed. Look, even our modern internet technology are getting hacked. For those who went through terrible conflicts, those who have gone and truly been there, want to go back to the basics- peace. Sin is a disorder. Our first parents, Adam and Eve, were a picture of peaceful coexistence in paradise. They were given the preternatural gifts, which are favors granted by God above and beyond the powers or capacities of the nature that receives them, such as; infused knowledge, absence of concupiscence and bodily immortality. When sin entered the picture, with the loss of the preternatural gifts, Adam and Eve and all humanity, from then on , became subject of ignorance, suffering and death and concupiscence. On this great season of Easter, wherein we commemorate the occasion when our life was restored back due to the passion of our Lord, Jesus Christ, it is very encouraging to go back and start rereading the Book of Genesis. Lets go back to the basics. Try staying put in it for sometime. Enjoy the virginal time and pureness. Relish and relive the original innocence. The book itself is full of vivid colors, exciting actions as all creations bloomed. To have genuine peace, it is necessary that we, creatures, cooperate and obey God, our creator.

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which elongates the review period to ten years). If the tax computation results in an overpayment (by way of carry-over from previous years or creditable, withholding by taxpayers customers, and quarterly payments during the year) the same can be claimed by taxpayers as cash refund (very hard to pursue), tax credit, or simply carried over to the next tax year. The mode choice must be indicated in the ITR. If no choice is indicated, assumption is for carry-over credit. BAD TASTE: Our politicians are overly conscious of advertising opportunities that they avail of every occasion like religious events, graduations and even class or family reunions. The prohibition call of the DepEd banning politicians obvious greetings should serve as start of our ethical campaign. Our youth especially our young graduates must be shielded from these unethical self-promotions of our public servants. Of course, the worst forms of selfrecognition are those that you see in areas where infrastructure projects are

being constructed. The supposed sponsors or those who requested for the fund budget, announce to all and sundry their accomplishments - as if they were personally spending for the projects. The Filipino voters must be educated that service is the solemn obligation of public servants and they are simply obligated perform without need of special extra recognition. NOYNOYING: The internet blogs are filled with pictures of our Philippine president unfairly making it appear that he is doing nothing, inept and indecisive. It is clear that the smear campaign has its political undertones probably preparatory to next years elections. Or it could be a backlash caused by the desire of the president to cleanse our government and its bureaucracies of corrupt officials. We urge P-Noy to go on with the necessary purging. Clean-up requires genuine political will! Despite the negative economic developments in the USA and Europe, our economy is doing fairly well. Our inflation is under control (at 3.5%), the dollar-peso exchange is steady in our currencys favor, and our gross domestic product rate is modestly positive. We have accumulated an alltime high gross international reserve which is more than enough to pay for our maturing foreign obligations, In brief our economy is rosy contrary to what the negative bloggers want to project. Tama na, sobra na; tigilan na! WISDOM: Salvation is not a promotool God uses to keep us in line but a gracious gift leading us to eternal life.

Filipinos beautiful trait, Should VP Binay Choose? Illegal Checkpoints

One of the beautiful and enviable traits of the Filipino is their going home to their roots, to their parents, families to bond with them during the Holy Week, on All Saints Day and on Christmas Day. We see on TV their efforts to go back to their home towns. The joy they bring to their families and their contribution to family unity is precious and invaluable. Nationals of other countries do not have these custom and trait. Filipinos abroad return to the Philippines after amassing money and in old age. Why? Its lonely and pitiful to be kept in a place called Home for the Aged there, where even your own children do not bother to give time to visit you. Mabuhay ang Pilipino! Its not just fun to be in the Philippines. It feels good to be in the Philippines with your family. ***** After the coalition of the PDP-Laban of Vice President Jejomar Binay and the Partido ng Masang Pilipino of former President Joseph Estrada named United Nationalist Alliance was announced, two stalwarts of the Liberal Party challenged

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Vice President Binay to choose whether he is supporting P-Noy or not against Chief Justice Renato Corona who is being tried by the Senate impeachment court. It is well-known that P-Noy believes that CJ Corona is an obstacle to his anticorruption reforms. The coalition of the PDP-Laban and the PMP is natural and not surprising since Vice President Binay won as the running mate of former President Estrada. If the election result would be considered even if Estrada lost, he got more than 9

million votes. Does Vice President Binay have the duty to choose? Binay does not belong to the Liberal Party but he is cooperating with the President in his anti-corruption effort and in his job as a Cabinet member. Executive Secretary Edwin Lacierda reportedly said, Right now, there is no difference between the President and Vice President. And by the way, from the very start, we all know that President Aquino is from the Liberal Party and Vice President Binay is from the PDP-Laban. This should not and it has not gotten in the way of governance so far. I believe President Aquino appointed Vice President Binay to the Cabinet in recognition ot the mandate of the people. He may be comfortable with Binay because he was one of those who protected the Aquino family during the coup d etat against the Cory C. Aquino administration. P-Noy is not a at stake in the 2013
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A Bicolano Oragon
ORAGON is a term in the local dialect which refers to a man who does not fear even the devil. In Camarines Sur, if you have earned the high esteem of its people because of your exceptional achievements including your conquest of women, you are oragon and you richly deserve it. The do or die journalists in Naga City and in Legazpi City during my active years, considered it a badge of honor to be described as oragon. Attached to the monicker is the image of a man who can do the near impossible. But it is in the premier Bicol city of Naga where the word oragon is said to have gained prominence. Every mediaman of consequence in the city aspires for the heady description. The term oragon is almost similar to chivalry, the medieval system of knighthood or the qualifications of a knight

A Question of privilege

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as bravery, nobleness, courtesy, respect for womanly dignity and chastity. There is one Bicolano who appears to fit into the walang kinatakutan description, He is the incumbent BIR regional director Rozil Lozares of Region 8 who has gotten into the limelight for going after Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao would not submit

his tax records which would show his paid and unpaid taxes. Lozares is from Legazpi City. Harassment, cried Pacquiao. He said he could not be taxed in the Philippines because he had paid his taxes in the US. It is double taxation, he argued. A BIR official in the central office said it is not. Pacquiao whose head appears to have grown bigger than his body has the temerity to announce he would ask President Aquino to sack Lozares for making him appear as a tax evader. The boxer-lawmaker does not know that a regional director like Lozares who is a CESO can only be removed for cause. That is funny. Pacquiao as a modern day hero? What has he done for us Filipinos that he should be catapulted
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Worlds top stand up paddlesurfers to join camsur World stand up paddle challenge
PILI, CamSur Top stand up paddle surfers of the U.S., Europe and elsewhere are expected to compete in the CamSur World Stand Up Paddle Challenge scheduled April 19 to 22 in the town of San Jose, CamSur. This was learned as Governor LRay Villafuerte announced CamSur was chosen one of the ten countries worldwide that will be visited this year 2012 for the staging of the Stand Up World Series that started in Fiji last November 18, 2011 and will culminate with the World Championship Finals at Turtle Bay, Hawaii, October 12 to 14, 2012. The CamSur Stand Up Paddle Challenge is the second stop after Fiji but will be the first Prime event of the season featuring the $20,000 prize purse and will set the standard for the year to come as athletes will battle it out for the glory, the points and the cash, concededly the water sport competition with the biggest price purse ever offered. As a Prime event the CamSur challenge will provide professional competitive platform for the worlds best stand up paddle racers to determine, through point system, the top 200 men and top 50 women who will qualify for World Championship Finals at Turtle Bay Resort on the Shore of Oahu, Hawaii in October. Connor Baxter and Kai Lenny who tied for the top ranking in the competition at Fiji are expected to attend the skirmishes to further consolidate their standings and Baxters team mate Bart de Swart will also be at the forefront in his bid to get into the Prime rankings scoreboard. Other big names expected to make it to the Prime event are top athletes Belar Diaz (Fanatic) from Spain and Canary Island residents from France, Eric Terrien and Fred Bonnef (Fanatic) who have been making waves in recent European stand up paddle events. The event will also feature the now well celebrated Na Kama Kai kids clinic, providing a unique opportunity to the local kids to benefit from an unforgettable experience in the company of the Worlds best stand up paddlers. Many other sports celebrities will be present, if only to visit the world-famed CamSur Watersports Complex that has been the venue of numerous highly successful international water-based sports events. -GBClaveria

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Alcala turns over various agri goods in Catanduanes

VIRAC, Catanduanes This island province of Bicol which is often visited by typhoons but seldom visited by top national government officials was visited last April 9-10 by agriculture secretary Proceso J. Alcala who turned over P 12M worth of agriculture and fishery project,. farm equipment, fishing paraphernalia, livelihood checks other and agricultural goods. Likewise , he committed the immediate release of additional funds totaling over P40 M for various projects as requested by the various stakeholders whom the secretary interacted with during his visit. In the town of Bato the secretary acceded to the request of the Irrigators Association for an additional P30M for the completion of the Baniaga Communal Irrigation Development Project which could irrigate 91 hectares ricelands that could potentially produce 720 cavans per cropping and will benefit 185 farmers. NIA Administrator, Antonio Nangel said half of the budget will be released this year and the 2nd half next year. In barangay Sipi of the same municipality where he visited the Tramline project currently being used for transporting abaca hemps and fibers and other agricultural products he committed to provide additional funds for the extension of the tramline, replacement of the carrier / container fit for transporting humans from the mountain barangays in case of emergency and the construction

An ancient Hawaiian watersport revived by the beach boys of waikiki in the sixties, standup paddle surfing, also called stand up paddle boarding, beach boy surfing or plain SUPing, is now among the fastest growing sport worldwide because it is very easy to learn, needs no sophisticated equipment, relatively safe and is considered a complete body workout. the CamSur Stand up Paddle Challenge to be staged at CwC and San Jose, CamSur on April 1922, is the second stop of the eleven-country Stand Up Paddle World Series and is the first such event to be played in Asia and the Philippines under the expanded sports promotions of Gov. Lray Villafuerte. -gbc/wwwstandupworldseriescom

of a drying shed. According to Philmech director, Ricardo L. Cachuela about P3M will be the cost of this proposed project. The secretary also considered the request of the barangay council for an access road to the site of the tramline project and instructed DA bicol regional executive director Jose Dayao to make the proposal and estimate for an FMR in the area. In barangay Batalay the secretary led the ceremonial planting of mangrove propagules He committed to allocate funds for a community-based hatchery and aqua-silvi project. He likewise, urged Bato mayor Eulogio Rodriguez to develop the area as a tourism site as
offered technical assistance
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Freemasons group slates confab in CwC April 26-28

PILI, CamSur No less than 10,000 Freemasons of the Philippines and their guests from other nations will convene for the 96th Annual Communication (ANCOM) at the CamSur Watersports Complex of the Provincial Capitol here April 26 to 28. The yearly ANCOM here will be the very first to be held in CamSur and is thus far the largest congregation of people scheduled in the Bicol Region. The gathering will be hosted by Masonic District Region V-A composed of seven lodges including Isarog Lodge 33, Camarines Norte Lodge No 107, Julian Ocampo Memorial Lodge No. 146, Daet Lodge No. 247, Naga City Lodge 257, Catanduanes Island Lodge No. 291 and Camarines Sur Lodge No. 382. The ANCOM in CamSur is a direct result of the promotion drive launched by Governor LRay Villafuerte to transform the province not only into a world-class tourism attraction but also as an international center of conventions, conferences and expositions. The Freemasons is a worldwide fraternal organization operating under independent grand lodges also involved in the advancement of science and the arts and in philantrophic and charitable endeavors. The Grand Lodge of the Philippines is composed of no less than 350 lodges comprising 55 masonic districts in the country as well as groups based in Hawaii, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Guam and Saipan. Also scheduled together with this years annual communication is the election of 2012-2013 officers of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, the official name of the umbrella organization of Philippine Masons. Also expected to grace the event are officials of the Grand Lodges of Scotland, Switzerland, and Nevada and California of the U.S.A. Aside from the ANCOM and elections a varied array of activities are also lined up for the occasion aside from the water sports amenities of the CWC including golf
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escudero: Its too early to talk politics

Senator Chiz Escudero said discussion about politics should be put on the back burner to give way to more pressing issues like the power crisis, the unabated gas price increases and the impending tuition hikes. Escudero made the statement in light of the reported coalition forged between Vice President Jejomar Binays Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDPLaban) and former President Joseph Estradas Partido ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) in the run up to next years midterm election. Escudero, who is seeking a reelection and has remained independent since he resigned from the Nationalist

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Secretary Proceso Alcala (center) was toured around the 35-hectare mangrove plantation in Brgy. Batalay, Bato, Catanduanes which has recently been reforested. He committed to provide funding assistance for the establishment of a communitybased hatchery and aqua-silvi culture. with Alcala aboard the banca are: Governor Joseph C. Cua (in stripes), lone district representative Cesar V. Sarmiento and Bato Mayor eulogio rodriguez. right photo shows Secretary Alcala addresses the fisherfolk after inspecting the Mangrove Reforestation Project in Batalay, Bato, Catanduanes.

eSCuDerO Peoples Coalition in 2009, said more attention should be given to addressing the problems confronting the public rather than political plans. Alliances are political certainties and there is rhyme and reason to that. The polls may be already next year but
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One of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) of the government that would like to achieve by 2015 is to achieve universal primary education. So, the Department of Education made all the efforts to decentralize education management. It is their strategy that is expected to improve the operation of the department and also improving the quality education. There are some legal bases why SBM should be practiced in all schools: 1. Republic Act 9155 known as Government Basic Education Act of 2001 which was approved on November 29, 2002. Under Section 2, paragraphs 3 and 4 states that: Governance of basic education shall begin at the national level. It is at the regions, divisions, schools

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Nag-usap ang tatay at Anak
The following conversation between a father and a son is a bit corny but Id like to share this with you in the thought that you will have a nice little but good laugh. Tatay: Anak, bili mo nga ako ng softdrink. Anak: Coke o Pepsi? Tatay: Coke Anak: Bote o can? Tatay: Bote. Anak: 8 ounces ba o litro? Tatay: Punyeta ka. Tubig na lang. Anak: Natural o mineral. Tatay: Mineral. Anak: Malamig o hindi. Tatay: Hampasin kaya kita ng walis. Anak: Tambo o tingting? Tatay: Hayop ka. Anak: Baka ba o baboy? Tatay: Layas. Anak: Ngayon ba o bukas? Tatay: Ngayon na. Anak: Ihatid mo ko o hindi? Tatay: Patayin kaya kita? Anak: Saksakin o barilin? Tatay: Barilin. Anak: Sa ulo o sa tiyan? Tatay: Peste ka. Anak: Ipis ba o daga? Tatay: Tarantado. Anak: Ako o Ikaw. Sino sa palagay mo?email jokeebotor_reyes@ yahoo.com

SCHOOL-BASeD MANAGeMeNt: A tool for Improvement

By JOeL J. CLArON School Principal I Binanuaanan Grande Elementary School Calabanga, Camarines Sur
4. Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA) that encourages and enable the stakeholders to have a common understanding of the policy and purpose of the state in ensuring the attainment of national development goals through the active involvement of community stakeholders in the different field offices of the Department of Education (DepEd). With all the Legal Bases stated above, School-Based Management (SBM) is implemented throughout the Philippines. With SBM, the school is the key provider of education. It empowers the key officials (School Heads) to make informed and localized decisions based on their unique needs toward improving our educational system through the help of stakeholders.

and learning centers herein referred to as field offices where policy and principle for the governance of basic education shall be translated into programs, projects and services developed, adapted and offered to fit local needs. The state shall encourage local initiatives for improving quality of basic education, The state shall ensure that the values, needs and aspirations of a school community are reflected in the program of education for the chidren, out-of-school youth and adult learners. Schools and learning centers shall be empowered to make decisions on what is best for the learners they serve. That is why it is now the

School Head whom the Authority, Responsibility and Accountability of his/her school was given. 2. Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 or Education Act of 1982, which was approved on September 11, 1982. In Section 3, Chapter 2, states that it is the policy of the state to establish and maintain a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the goals of national development. 3. Philippine Education for All (EFA) 2015. The Philippine Education for All (EFA) 2015 Plan is a vision and holistic program of reforms that aim to improve the quality of basic education for every Filipino by 2015.

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into such heights? Assuming that he has placed the country in the world map with his boxing belts, is that enough? Is the Philippines not in the world map before? And who benefits from his ring victories? His pockets and the pockets of his friends. He is now the richest lawmaker in the country. We have other Filipinos who have made the country very proud. Filipinos who have given their talents, their time, their whole lives. They have given all without thought of material gains. Has Pacquiao done this to the land which has given him everything? Our expatriates around the globe whom we have downgraded into mere overseas contract workers have given much, much more to the country than Pacquiao. Their dollar remittances have helped the country survive during its worst economic crisis. Where was Pacquiao at that time? Going back to Lozares, his tiff with Pacquiao over the latters non submission of tax records has made him an instant celebrity. I am sure quite a number have wished for such a windfall

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matches among Grand Masters in Canlubang, a shoot fest at the firing ranges in San Jose, Pili, oral wreath laying at Plaza Rizal and Quince Martires, aside from internal activities. Everything is set and the provincial government is ready. We are doing everything to attend to all concerns of this gathering to ensure the ANCOM will be peaceful, productive and memorable, Governor Villafuerte said. -GBClaveria

Letter tO tHe eDItOr

Dear Editor: Greetings from Los Angeles, California. Congrats for your well presented online edition. At my age (83) I was touched by the nostalgia evoked in me by Mr. Salvador Flors latest column on remembrance of things past. While reading that part of his article that described his experience of dancing cheek-to-cheek, I myself could almost feel those long gone mements when in my youth I held girls tightly close to me in the vertical expression of a horizontal desire. Im glad shes still productive in writing columns, Pilar Nenita Fuentebella who was my contemporary in the late 1940s Camarines Sur High School. Most of my age group in Naga are now gone. I see your banner columnist on Page 2 is Tony Acyatan. He is our UNC graduate of both high school and commerce courses. I think he was a student in high school of my late wife. Last time we saw him was when he was an awardee at the 1998 UNC golden foundation anniversary when he was already a successful lawyer in Manila and a leader in CPA circles not only in the country but also in Asia. But we also see him often as a server at the Sunday TFC TV Healing Eucharist Mass. Also give my greetings and best wishes to Ernie Verdadero, another UNC friend, whom I last saw in Los Angeles some years back when he came with Tony Martires to our annual family picnic of the United Bicolandia Los Angeles (UBLA) organization. He gave me his calling card with a Bikol Reporter logo. Your issue shows him as a host of the Ini An Totoo TV commentary program. Kumusta ko saindo gabos! HerMItO (MItS) SAN JOSe

to come to them, a rare chance to get into the public eye. But this comes only to the gutsy, those who do not tremble in the presence of the mighty. Lozares is no longer obscure. That has been taken away from him. If Pacquiao will land in history books for his billions and his tax records, Lozares will be there with him, only his image will be brighter than Pacquiaos. What is Pacquiao today is the result of the negative Filipino value of hero worship. You have put into his head the belief that he is a notch above any mortal and therefore can do no wrong. Does he deserve your adulation? I do not think so.-

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AKO Bicol urges probe on violations of some bus liners

On April 12, the Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-list congressmen filed a house resolution which directed the Committee on Transportation and Committee on Bicol Recovery and Economic Development to conduct an investigation on the reported violations of several bus liners which reportedly took advantage of the travelling public during the holy week. The filing of this resolution was prompted by a report from one of AKBs constituents in Bicol narrating their dreadful experience with a local bus company in their travel to Bicol from Manila for the Holy Week. This story triggered the reporting of similar accounts and experiences with the local bus companies. Bus liners take advantage of the peak season and the fact that public utility buses are the primary means of transportation to and from the provinces and tourist destinations. They usually overcrowd the buses, charge overpriced tickets, and use dilapidated or colorum buses. The AKB congressmen observed, however, that the violations do not only take place during the Holy Week but also during other holidays, fiestas, and vacation seasons. These are prevalent as well in tourist destinations such as Bicol. Cong. Rodel Batocabe said, these acts not only violate the public utility and

(from page 1) ship Opportunities such as Local Authorities International Cooperation Specialist Dispatch Project for 2012, Philippines-China 2012-2013 Years of Friendly Exchanges and Experiences Sharing: Philippine- Guam Local Government Partnership were held with Ms. Vivian P. Suansing (PHISTA National Secretariat), Ms. Rowena Pangilinan (DFA) and Mayor Jose Terlaje (Yona, Guam) as presenters. After the Partnership Meetings in the afternoon, the PHISTA Members Assembly took place with the National Presidents Report and after which, Election of Regional and National Officers. Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson (Region III) was reelected as National President while Mayor Tito S. Sarion of Daet (Region V) as Executive Vice-President. Other officials elected are the following: Mayor Ismael R. Tumaru (Region II) Vice-President for Luzon, Mayor Nicepuro L. Apura (Region VII) VicePresident for Visayas, Councilor Marlene L. Young (Region X) Vice-President for Mindanao, Councilor Jaime R. Labampa (NCR), Secretary General, Councilor Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda (CAR), National Treasurer, Mayor Gwendolyn B. Ecleo (Region XIII), National Auditor and Mayor Epifanio R. Sandoval (Region IV-A) as Public Relations Officer. With the election of those officers, it is expected that the objectives of PHISTA will be realized, hence bring cooperation among cities and municipalities in the development along governance, economy, environment preservation, among others.

rep. BAtOCABe transportation laws but also risk the lives and safety of the riding public. Public utility
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Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. He will come upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With a long life I will satisfy him And let him see My salvation. Psalm 91:41.15.16

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right to left: Mr. Jogar tosoc, uNC High School Batch 87, Outstanding Alumnus 2012; Dr. Lourdes Anonas, uNC executive Vice President; Mrs. rosita Virtus, uNC High School Principal; Mr. ronnie Castro, uNC School registrar.

(from page 1) sen as the SSS 2011 Best sored by the Japan-America Support Services Employee Institute of Management Scion the national level and he ence (JAIMS) in Honolulu, was conferred with a Plaque Hawaii last October 2009 to of Recognition for his out- January 2010 and recognistanding performance, exem- tion for academic excellence plary conduct and significant and potential contribution to contributions towards the international understanding achievement of the SSS cor- and goodwill given by Fujitporate goals and objectives. su Scholarship Program last Prior to receiving this ac- January 12, 2010 in Tokyo, colade from SSS, the City Japan. Government of Naga awardTosoc, the lone Filipino ed him the 2011 Naga City scholar who was granted the Excellence Award during the competitive and prestigious conferment of the Mayoral Fujitsu Asia Pacific ScholarAward in connection with ship for the EWKLP Class the commemoration of the 2009-Fall, together with his 63rd Naga City Charter An- classmate Mr. Nurman Nuniversary on June 18, 2011. meiri from Indonesia, conThis award was bestowed ceptualized Cyber Tax Syson him for bringing singular tem that won First Place honor and recognition to the in the Search for the Best in city by his achievement after Innovation Project at JAIMS winning an award during his for the students belonging study abroad. to EWKLP Class 2009-Fall. He was cited for receiv- EWKLP is a 3-month proing Model for Innovation gram on business manageAward, First Place, in the ment that brought together East-West Knowledge Lead- 20 mid-career professionals (Turn to page 6) ers Program (EWKLP) spon-

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September 17, 1948 - April 7, 2012
Bicol Regional Director Philippine Information Agency

wish to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincerest appreciation to all who offered masses and prayers, sent owers and messages of sympathy and condoled with us in countless ways.

MArAMING SALAMAt PO.

From his wife, Perla Daughter, Sherry Grandaughter, Bianca

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april 15 - 21, 2012

tourism chief sees . . .

Jimenez, who graced the opening rites of the province annual month-long Magayon Festival, said the big investment poured in by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda on its tourism program would indeed boost economic activity. Jimenez, citing tourism statistics said in 2011 Albay posted 350,069 tourist arrivals -- a 17 percent growth rate that surpassed the national growth rate of 15 percent. Jimenez at a press conference said there were 3.9 million tourist arrival in the country in 2010 and 4.6 million in 2011. Jimenez said, It is more fun in Albay because Albayanos are known for being hospitable. He said Albay has distinct tourism features with its people, festivals, history, culture and arts. Tourism needs to invest in people since tourism is a business of the people, there should be a concrete road map that would attract and be a destination. Mayon volcano should not only be an attraction, it should rather be a destination. Jimenez lauded Salceda for initiating a three-pronged event that showcases a 30-day festivals, including the Magayon Festival depicting Albays cultural heritage, the Cagsawa Festival, and Karangahan Festival, featuring the provinces culinary arts. Salceda said that the province, after making distinction in the field of health, education, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, is now moving toward tourism and agriculnotice to tHe puBlic Auction sAle/suBAstA
All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe SPeeD PAwNSHOP, Jr. Bichara Complex, San Antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, pawned from NOVeMBer 02-30, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APrIL 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8 and 15, 2012

ture development. Salceda said the province is now shifting from the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) to economic growth by attracting more industry players who would invest in agriculture modernization and tourism development. Salceda, adapting Albay Rising as the provinces slogan said the slogan is largely anchored on the development of the tourism industry. Among the provinces tourist attractions are the active and near perfect cone-shaped Mayon Volcano, the historic Cagsawa Ruins, and many fine beaches. Salceda said Albay is investing heavily on tourism as among its revenue generating concerns designed to spur the economic development. With Magayon Festival on its fifth year, the provincial government has set a package of close to 150 events that feature culture and the arts, trade and industry, tourism spectacles, culinary food trips, sports and special interests that are expected to titillate the interest of tourists and visitors. Among the event highlights of Magayon Festival 2012 is the staging of the Dance of the Three Mountains, a play written by multi-awarded Albayano writer Abdon Balde in the Bicol vernacular. The legend tells the story of the three sister mountains -Magayon, Masaraga, and Malinao which is actually the legend of Mayon Volcano. Taking center stage is the Mutya ng Magayon Festival 2012, a pageant which has already produced world-class

beauty titlists like Dianne Necio, the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas International. Likewise, the Higantes, a parade of giant effigies which are all Albay mythological characters. The festival highlights include the Ginoo ng Magayon Festival 2012, to be hosted by actress Lovi Poe; Concierto sa Magayon, with Jhong Hilario and Kiss Jane; Concierto Pasasalamat; Magayon Lyre, Drum and

Baton Competition; Gayon Bicol Festival Showdown; Daragang Magayon Legend Showdown, the street dancing and festival queen presentation; Hot-Taw sa Karaonan, and the Sili Viand Eating Contest; among others. Magayons Beer Plaza, will present bands and artists as nightly guests at the Penaranda Park in here, and is expected to keep the festivals night life wake until dawn. -Marlon A. Loterte

uNc fetes outstaNdiNg . . .

from nine different countries in the Asia Pacific region who studied knowledge leadership and global management skills. Tosoc belongs to UNC High School Class 87, the host of this years UNC Grand Alumni Homecoming slated on December 30, 2012. He also finished two college degrees from UNC - BS in Computer Science in 2001 and BS in Mathematics in 2002. He is happily married to Ms. Hannah Lizette Bolvar Tosoc. They have three children Josef Ryan (11), Russell Jogar (7), and Thomas Jericho (1). He is the eldest child and only son of Mr. Enrico Tosoc and Mrs. Concepcion Baldesco Tosoc, who both belong to UNC High School Class 68. UNC, the first university in Southern Luzon (outside Metro Manila), is a private, non-sectarian university in Naga City. It was founded in 1948 by Dr. Jaime Hernandez, former Auditor General and was a Secretary of Finance under three (3) Philippine Presidents.

eXtrAJuDICIAL SettLeMeNt OF CeNON I. rOSANA wItH wAIVer OF rIGHtS

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the heirs of the late CeNON I. rOSANA who died intestate and without debts on September 21, 1979 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Quezon City; the deceased left a parcel of land situated at Abella St., Naga City covered by TCT No. 5814; that said Heirs with full civil capacity to contract expressly waive their shares over the described property in favor of their mother, MAGDALENA RAZON ROSANA, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Benjamin B. Bulalacao, Doc. No. 178, Page No. 37, Book No. 11, Series of 2012.
BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 15, 22 and 29, 2012

notice to tHe puBlic Auction sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at rOweNA ASPe PAwNSHOP, P. Burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City, pawned from NOVeMBer 02-30, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APrIL 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8 and 15, 2012

eXtrAJuDICIAL SettLeMeNt wItH wAIVer OF rIGHtS

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the sole and exclusive heirs of the late FruCtOuSO r. MOreNO, Jr. who died on MAY 10, 2005 at San Agustin, Canaman, Camarines Sur, without a will and with no known debts; the deceased left 2 parcels of land with TCT No. 29975 and 29976 situated in Brgy. San, Agustin, Canaman, Camarines Sur; that said Heirs with full civil capacity to contract agree to waive all their rights, shares, interest and possession in favor of their mother, SALVE PURO MORENO, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Jose T. Rojas, Doc. No. 363, Page No. 72, Book No. 10, Series of 2012.
BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8, 15 and 22, 2012

notice to tHe puBlic Auction sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at e. BOY ASPe PAwNSHOP, Prieto Street, Filabel Arcade, Dinaga, Naga City, pawned from NOVeMBer 02-30, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until APrIL 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8 and 15, 2012

notice to tHe puBlic Auction sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe eXPLOrer PAwNSHOP, Ground Floor, Bichara Complex, Abella St., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from NOVeMBer 02-30, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APrIL 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8 and 15, 2012

eXtrAJuDICIAL SettLeMeNt OF eStAte wItH SALe NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the sole heirs of the late SALVADOr POLINAG who died at Calabanga, Camarines Sur, on October 30, 2004; without any will and with no known debts, left a parcel of land situated in Brgy. Salvacion, Baybay, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, the parties all of legal ages have agreed to divide and adjudicate the described property; for and in consideration of the sum of TWENTY THOUSAND (P20,000.00) pesos, the heirs do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto MERVIN ED SAYANGCO MATIENZO the described parcel of land, as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Sale, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Tomas A. Reyes, Doc. No. 88, Page No. 63, Book No. XIX, Series of 2011.
BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8, 15 and 22, 2012

notice to tHe puBlic Auction sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at r. M. ASPe PAwNSHOP, Cor. Panganiban & elias Angeles Street, Naga City, pawned from NOVeMBer 02-30, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APrIL 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8 and 15, 2012

notice to tHe puBlic Auction sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe IGuALDAD PAwNSHOP, Cor. Igualdad ext. & J. Hernandez Ave., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from NOVeMBer 02-30, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APrIL 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8 and 15, 2012

eXtrAJuDICIAL SettLeMeNt OF eStAte

NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the forced and legal heirs of the late Sps. ABeLArDO PeA and CArMeN BrItANICO who died intestate on August 26, 1986 and January 9, 1998 respectively, both in Naga City; without any will and with no known debts, left a parcel of land with OCT No. RP-1055, situated in Caroyroyan (Cadlan) Pili, Camarines Sur, the parties all of legal ages have agreed to adjudicate unto themselves the described property in PRO-INDIVISO ownership and EQUAL SHARES the described parcel of land, as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Grace S. de la Torre, Doc. No. 19, Page No. 4, Book No. 1, Series of 2012.
BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8, 15 and 22, 2012

notice to tHe puBlic Auction sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe CrOwNJeweL PAwNSHOP & JeweLrY StOre, Bichara Mall corner J. Hernandez & Gen. Luna Sts., Naga City, pawned from NOVeMBer 02-30, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APrIL 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8 and 15, 2012

notice to tHe puBlic Auction sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe SuPerPAwN PAwNSHOP Crown Jewel Holdings Inc., elias Angeles St., San Francisco, Naga City, pawned from NOVeMBer 02-30, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until APrIL 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt BIKOL rePOrter Published: APrIL 8 and 15, 2012

april 15 - 21, 2012

alcala turNs oVer . . .
and training to the LGU in this endeavor. Alcala also offered the provincial government through Governor Joseph C. Cua to avail of the rice grain processing center equipped with multi-pass rice mill, dryer and a truck which the DA is currently promoting to increase milling recovery. The province counterpart would be a one hectare lot for this project. This project is estimated to cost P15M. All the eleven (11) mayors of the province attended the meeting with the secretary and as a token of appreciation for their presence each municipality was given 1 unit shallow tube well. Lucky attendees to the stakeholders forum brought home agricultural equipment and other goods which were rafed off. These include 9 gill nets, 3 fish cage nets,10 multiple handlines, 2 motorized bancas , 2 units engine, 100 bags certified seeds; 3 palay threshers with engine; 5 carabaos with plow and harrow, and 3 hand tractors with trailers. The secretary was joined in his sortie in Catanduanes by Governor Cua, lone district representative Cesar V. Sarmiento, Vice governor Bong Teves, Ako Bicol Partylist representatives Alfredo A. Garbin Jr. and Christopher S. Co, NIA administrator Antonio Nangel, BSWM director, Silvino Q. Tejada, PhilMech director Ricardo L. Cachuela, FIDA administrator Cecilia Gloria Soriano. The DA regional officials and heads of attach agencies also came in full force led by DA regional director Jose V. Dayao, BFAR director, Dennis del Socorro, the 2 RTDs of DA Dr. Ellen B. de los Santos and Dr. Edgar R Madrid , William Ragodon of NIA., Dr. Edith Lomerio of FIDA,. Eduardo Allorde of PCA, Cora Realubit of PCIC, Cesar Calleja of BAS, and Efren Sabularse of ATI. Meanwhile, in Masbate where secretary Alcala dropped by to lead the opening ceremonies of the Rodeo Festival, he also visited the Potot SWIP project in Milagros town which was given a budget allocation of P6M this year by NIA for the CHB lining of main canal and repair of its existing office. He also offered the provincial government a rice grain processing facility provided the LGU could provide a one (1) hectare lot. -Emily B. Bordado

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More power to the Management and Staff!

Hon. ruBeN M. PILI

Municipal Vice Mayor Bato, Camarines Sur
Compliments of:

Hon. Anthony LAHBAS r. reyes

Municipal Councilor Milaor, Camarines Sur nee: ODeSSA A. Siblings:

escudero: its too earlY . . .

personally I think its not yet the right time to be busy about political shopping. Escudero said. There are much more important issues that need attention and action like the power crisis, continuing gas price surge and the impending tuition increases as schools open again in the next few months, he added. The senator said much had already been waylaid and disrupted in the legislative work of both chambers of Congress by the impeachment proceedings. There is always the right timing to talk politics, it is inevitable yes, but this should take a backseat because we have many pressing issues to take care of and these are unavoidable issues that hit people in their guts, the senator pointed out. According to Escudero, there is a need to catch up with priorities that yield tangible and immediate gains for the people like jobs, food for the table and roofs over their heads. On Thursday next week, Escudero, chairman of the Senate committee on environment and natural resources, will hold a hearing on bills seeking log ban in Cagayan de Oro City, conservation and protection of mangroves in

the country and establishing the La Mesa Watershed Reservation Act among others. The Senate committee on justice and human rights, which Escudero also heads, has also set hearings on combating financial frauds, imposing heavy penalties on racketeers and organized syndicates in the Philippines, establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Dangerous Drugs and other matters for April 25.

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Princess Anthonia A. reyes Queeny Anthonia A. reyes

Greetings from:

ako bicol . . .
transportation is among the government-regulated industries as they serve the general welfare and well-being of the public. He added further, the reason why we filed this resolution is primarily to safeguard public interest, there is a need to look into these reported incidents and other violations not only during the Holy Week but also for the vacation seasons, holidays, and in tourist destinations. Despite this measure, AKB representatives laud the preparations and inspection tours by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) of the land, sea, and air terminals especially during the previous Holy Week.

HerNANDeZ CABLe tV and twO BrOtHerS CONStruCtION

Caramoan and Ocampo Camarines Sur

from mY WiNdoW . . .
and 2016 elections. It is the aspiring Liberals for senator and president who are. ***** Because of the many complaints against checkpoints manned by Civil Security Unit (CSU) of the Province of Camarines Sur, I am qoting hereunder the memorandum from the Directorate for Operations of the National Police Commission dated January 27, 2010, Camp Crame, Quezon City, for compliance: MEMORANDUM TO: RD, PRO5 FROM: TDO SUBJECT: Dismantling of Illegal Checkpoints Manned by the Civil Security Unit (CSU) of the Province of Camarines Sur DATE: Jan. 27, 2010 1. References: a. Attached memorandum from House of Representatives dated January 20, 2012 with the same subject as above. b. Memorandum from this Directorate dated May 20, 2009 with subject Removal of Barricades Along National Highways, and c. Memorandum from the Directorate dated May 27, 2009 with subject Unauthorized Checkpoints. 2. This pertains to the memorandum addressed to the City PNP, requesting for the immediate dismantling of alleged illegal checkpoints in the Province of Camarines Sur being manned by CSU members. Accordingly, CSU members have established checkpoints in various areas of the entire Province of Camarines Sur in the guise of Bantay Kalikasan, apprehending suspected violators of environmental laws, such as quarrying, illegal logging and/or transport of logs. It was further alleged that in many instances, actions of CSU members resulted in harassments and intimidation among motorists, small businessmen and ordinary citizen in the province. 3. In this regard, validate the allegations and take appropriate action based on existing guidelines on the establishment of checkpoints. Inform the concerned party on the result of actions taken copy furnished this Directorate (Attn: LED) NLT February 4, 2012. 4. For guidance and compliance. (Sgd.) LEOCADIO SC SANTIAGO, JR., CESE Police Director Copy furnished: Command Group TDI D, HPG

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