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July 29-August 4, 2012
July 29-August 4, 2012
July 29-August 4, 2012
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NAGA CITY -- Proponents for the inclusion of Mount Isarog National Park (MINP) in the biosphere reserve are conducting consultations and related activities for its nomination. (Turn to page 6)
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(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International is PICPA past president and Hall-of-Famer, past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee). SLOW DRIVE: By now, President Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III should have realized that his anti-graft campaign is not producing enough changes in the way government transactions are handled. The commission system in government procurements and public expenditures continue to flourish. As a result, the cost of public infrastructures and supplies are still costly, burdened by the add-ons falling into the hands of the requisitioning, approving, evaluating, and paying officials. The systemic graft and corruption are indeed hard to eradicate. The anti wangwang presidential posture is taken aside by bureaucratic implementors. Happy days are back or are still here because the evil ways were never abandoned. Our democratic norms giving full respect for human rights have stunted the honest campaign from the top. Corrupt personnel are still around in both national and local offices, including at Customs, BIR, Assessor Offices, Registers of Deeds, Public Works offices, etc. OMBUDSMAN: The mission of our anti-graft chief prosecuting officer is truly a hard order. She must call all hands on deck so extensive investigations can be done and proper charges urgently filed. The starting cases at the top must be followed through by making the charges trickle down even to the lowest echelon of the bureaucracy. Our public servants
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must be made to realize that government service is based on trust and not on what they can harvest in their posts. We publicly extol the attitude of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in admonishing her key people to keep their hands clean. But this posture must be carried down the ranks to reach the pettiest bagmen who continue to make money at the expense even of honestlyreporting taxpayers. As a result, taxcheats are going back to their old ways, scrimping on tax payments and reserving funds for forthcoming tax audits. POLITICS: The P-Noy administration has completed 2 years of its term. By May 2013 the electorate will pass judgment of what the incumbent president has accomplished. From the very first day of his term, he advocated clean-up of our government system. In the coming months, his campaign for honest governance will necessarily take a backseat in favor of partisan favors. We surmise that the recent huge releases of public funds double as political logistics. In the same vein the 2013 budget to be deliberated upon and for legislative approval and presidential OK will be laced with political logic. It will be priority endeavor for our legislators and so with Malacanang in preparation for the mid-term elections. The jacketchanging of the political butterflies will principally consider the fund releases for the pros even as those for the antis may be frozen, if not strictly checked. ECONOMICS: The improvement in the credit rating of the Philippines, accompanied by our increase in investment grade - are credits to our economic team. The Phl peso has gained much in exchange value not just because the US Dollar continue to weaken, but more so now on the strength of our economic statistics. We always cite the continuing sufficiency of our food baskets because God has blessed us with relatively good weather sparing us from major typhoons. We humbly suggest to our citizenry to preferably patronize our domesticallyproduced goods to encourage our entrepreneur-producers. We can hitback at our bully neighboring country by reducing our imports of Chinese products. Let us trim down our travel to mainland China, in the process saving our budget and insulating Pinoys from the insults that some ignorant chinese citizens are casting on our OFWs stationed in that part of the world. WISDOM: The only hands that can help you in times of troubles are those attached to your own arms.
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as we cut wasteful spending and held offenders accountable for their actions. The President should not focus only on national offenders, but also on offenders on the local government units throughout the country. P-Noy cannot say he has fully succeeded in his matuwid na daan campaign against corruption until he has done this in the local level where graft and corruption exist, too. P-Noy individually congratulated his cabinet secretaries. I wonder why he did
not congratulate three cabinet members who have the highest trust and satisfactory rating of the people: They are Vice President Jejomar Binay, the czar on housing and Adviser on OFW concerns, DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo and Justice Sec. Leila de Lima. Their accomplishments are accomplishments of his administration. ****** The plebiscite on HB No. 4820, the Act proposing the creation of the province of Nueva Camarines will be very soon, probably on September. It would be good for our provincemates to study what is in the proposed bill to study the advantages both provinces will get because of the partition which they will approve or reject in the plebiscite. They should also study what is the benefit they will get if they reject it. The bill is authored by Congressmen Arnulfo P. Fuentebella, Luis R. Villafuerte, Rolando Andaya and Dato Arroyo who believe it will accelerate
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A Question of privilege
salvador d. flor
victory until Europe trembled before his mighty army. Napoleons soldiers had a motto: Happy is the one who is born French and happier is he who dies as French. He seared into the minds of his soldiers the belief there was greatness in being born French and there was greater glory in dying as French. North Vietnam led by Ho Chi Minh defeated the South despite the US
military support because its soldiers fought with the ferocity of those about to lose their homes to outsiders. The South Vietnamese fought to please the Americans, showing luckluster performance in the battlefield. The corrupt regime in Saigon added up to its soldiers half-hearted lust for the enemys blood.They would not die for a regime that was more after the welfare of the elite. Adolf Hitler transformed the German youth into little Fuhrers, to think like him, to aspire like him, to be cruel like him,to believe in the superiority of the German race. He trained them to be brutal and fearless, to be the bearer of his dream to rule over Europe and the world. Even after the defeat of Germany in WWII and its unconditional surrender, the Allies had difficulty handling Hitlers youth. They had to whip them into submission to wean them away
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K+12 : A Breakthrough in the Education Environment
The Philippines has always been looking for what is best for its education. Secretaries of the Education Department had come and gone and offered programs, some implemented, some remained just programs.. the reason for this situation is very simple. Education needs a very good shot in its arm. How is it? What is it? The opening of school year 2012-2013 was marked with the implementation of what is what everybody knows as the K+12 curriculum. A mother-based tongue curriculum, it is expected to be a solution to what appears to be a pressing problem if our graduates have to be globally competitive. That after all, is what education is al aboutto have products that can be the best of what they are. That is, they become financially and substantially independent, get a good job without much hassles, be a respected members of their community and their county, in general, So it is that Kindergarten is now compulsory. Stay in the elementary grades has been raised from 6 to 7 years and in the secondary from 4 o 5 years, thus, the name K+12. When the idea was first broached by Secretary Armin Luistro, himself an educator, many qualms were raised. Where would the progam take the country? The graduates? The parents? The various stakeholders? There is no cause for worrying. The program was studied very well. It was presented to various publics for deliberation and comments and drew positive responses. Then, things were readied. Educators were subjected to massive trainings and workshops. There was no way it should fail. The K+12 is a breakthrough in the countrys education environment. This could spell the beginning of education reforms. The prospects are bright. The country has opened a great many doors to innovation in the system, henceforth, the parents will face a better chance of getting their children educated. The new curriculum can now stand vis--vis with education in fully developed countries. Our educators can start formulating subsequent programs to give more teeth to the K+12 and present to the right government agencies these programs and maybe Congress take up from there. Given the right and sound education environment, our country can not afford to fail. Now, it is everybodys expectation that the K+1 program is going smooth sailing in both public and privately run institutions. There is no reason for us to fret. Despite the objections openly raised by parents for the added financial imposition on their shoulders, they are now appeased because they can look forward to better educational output and realize that their resistance was exactly founded and on the other hand, it only paved the way for a better understanding of the program. ________________________ By BElEN SJ, NAVIdA Cabungan Elementary School Cabungan, Balatan, Camarines Sur
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He hides his face in a mask. Its a very colorful mask. And truly beautiful. How does he look without it? Is he goodlooking? Or simply yuck. But from the looks of it, I think that all clowns are really very good looking from the manner they talk and deal with children. They are simply wonderful and truly entertaining. During the first birthday party of Nyle d. Amaranto last week, other than the cute celebrator dominating the afternoon party, the clown gave the afternoon a big boost with his antics, magic and games which made the young guests entertained to no end. Thanks to the clown. Christian Orlina had been clowning for ten years and he derives a lot of fun doing his work. He finds children simply wonderful to be with. He thinks very well what he has to keep them posted. It is not so much the financial return that makes him stick to clowning for that length of time, so Christian contends. It is the fun, the excitement and the joy of making children happy. But of course, the pay also matters. It would be a lie if he does not think about it. In fact, he says clowning can be a lifetime profession. But it is also an art. It is a passion. Incidentally, he is an HRM graduate but it seems playing the role of a clown is something he cherishes. And likes doing. , At any rate, we wish Nyle happy birthday. Brian and Trisha Amaranto must be happy with two kids who are all boys. Nash is a livewire, I think. No dull moment with him. He is such an energetic boy. First birthdays are celebrated as a custom in the Philippines. The next time a childs birthday is celebrated is when the child turns 7. And if a girl at 18, the traditional debut is held to kind of introduce the young lady to society. And whatever it means I really dont have any idea. For families who are moneyed, birthdays are celebrated every year. email jokeebotor_reyes@ yahoo.com
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BY J. HENRY dANICAN
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have been requested to submit lists of foreign nationals working in their companies together with their resumes and certified copies of working visas. Our request in in accordance with Section 62 of Republic Act 7942 otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 in consonance with the Consolidated Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Pestao said. The said regulations refer to the hiring of foreigners for technical and specialized work during mining operations. Also stated are the requirements for employment and revised rules for issuance of employment permits to foreign nationals. Among the mining companies requested by MGB for submission of papers are: Ibalong Resources and Development Corporation/ Goodfound Cement Corporation, Investwell Mineral Development Corporation, Yenlu Bicol Mining Corporation, Philippine Bao Tong, Uni-Dragon Mining and Development Corporation, Bicol Chromite and Manganese Corporation, and Filminera Resources Corporation.
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dENR Regional Executive director Gilbert Gonzales (extreme right) talks in front of multi-sectoral trekkers in Gogongon Falls, Brgy. Harigue, libon, Albay. director Gonzales underscored the significance of eco-tourism, biodiversity conservation and environmental management and protection to underpin social and economic development when he spearheaded the trek to the falls yesterday (July 22, 2012). He assured the full support of dENR Bicol in libons Rural Tourism program through technical assistance and vegetative enhancement with an initial pledge of 500 indigenous seedlings.
uNEP Com Arts studes shine during ABS CBNs 1st Newscasting Competition
Twelve Communication Arts students from the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) showed their journalistic skills and prowess during the 1st Interschool Newscasting Competition held Monday, July 23 at UNEP Conference Room. In three different languages English, Tagalog and Bicol, all the contenders for the top slot read their respective pieces and delivered the news in their best voices and unique styles. Maria Eden A. Soriano, a 4th Year AB Communications Student, won first place and received a cash prize of P1,500.00. Second Year Jodel Garcia got the 2nd place and received P1,000.00 while Haydee Bernadette Hipolito landed third and got P500.00 cash prize during Mondays competition. All winners also received a Certificate of Participation and Recognition. Soriano will represent UNEP on August 25 during the Grand Finals where she will be competing with 11 other contenders coming from various colleges and universities. Aside from the cash prize and the prestige of being the first winner of ABS CBNs newscasting competition, the grand winner will have a chance to write, be seen and heard over TVPatrol Naga and Marhay na Aga Kapamilya, two of ABS-CBNs local programs. Soriano, together with her co- AB Comm colleagues, was among the UNEP AB Communication students who recently finished their internship at ABS CBN Manila. Other UNEP Comm Students who took their internship in Manila includes Hipolito, Maya Dimaano , Julie Bernales and Vanessa Arines. All of them are graduating students this year. In April this year, Sorianos batch was exposed in various ABS CBN programs and had the chance to work as researchers and production assistants in several national programs like Rated K with Ms. Korina Sanchez, News and Current Affairs Department and sitcoms like Going Bulilit and Luv U. I had a chance to work with one of the top rated shows in ABS-CBN and with the dynamic staff of RATED K and I feel honored having that rare chance to see Ms. Korina in person. My internship in ABS CBN is a journey I will never ever forget. If given a chance, I will love to work there all over again,
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An activity showcasing distinctive aspects of Japanese language and culture was recently held at SM City Naga. Through the efforts of Gov. lray Villafuerte, CamSur and the Japanese government maintain an understanding especially on giving preference to local professionals and workers in landing jobs with Japanese firms in Japan and elsewhere where Japanese firms operate. The event at SM aims to stimulate greater understanding of a small group of people who were able to elevate themselves to the level of the economic and industrial giants.
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in the country. As starting point for the process of nomination, the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), the chosen implementing partner, conducted a two-day consultation-workshop on the Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme (for the national park at Villa Caceres Hotel here from July 25 to 26. Behind the program is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is celebrating the 40th year of its MAB Programme. Peter Dogse, MAB Programme specialist from UNESCO headquarters in Paris, said the activity is well within the framework of the program as it aims to enhance the awareness and understanding of stakeholders. The activity also endeavors to promote MINP as a potential biosphere reserve. Mount Isarog, dubbed as paradise at the heart of Camarines Sur, is a stratovolcano located 1,966 meters above sea level. It is considered as the highest forested peak in Southern Luzon and is home to endangered species and rich resources. The thriving endemic life and verdant forest covers serve as source of livelihood to communities nestled at its foot.
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A biosphere reserve, a protected area, aims to conserve genetic resources, species and ecosystems to serve as venue for scientific research, monitoring and promotion of sustainable development. Currently, Palawan and Puerto Galera are the only declared biosphere reserves
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development and will benefit the people in their districts. It is also supported by former Congressman Nancing Alfelor of Rinconada and Sulpicio Roco of the 3rd district. Cong. Luis R. Villafuerte in refuting that division is divisive said during the Senate Committed hearing last May 31, 2012, ironically, it is this division of Camarines Sur that has united all the squabbling political leaders, the big-wigs of Camarines Sur, the Fuentebellas, the Alfelors, the Andayas, Dato Arroyo, Cho Roco and their groups and I, the father of L-Ray, are in favor of the division of Camarines Sur. Even Sec. Jesse Robredo has indicated that he will soon announced that he is also in favor of the partition. In this bill, Camarines Sur will be composed of the first, second and third districts while Nueva Camarines will be composed of the fourth and fifth districts. Both will be first class provinces. This is the history of Division of the Provinces in the Bicol Region: Through Act No. 2724 in 1919, Ambos Camarines was divided into Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur. Through Act No. 2934 in 1920, Sorsogon was separated from Masbate. Through Act 687 in 1945, Catanduanes was separated from Albay. All these provinces prospered. None of the provinces complained that they suffered because of their division. If HB 4820 will be approved in the plebiscite, studies show that development in the provinces of Camarines Sur and Nueva Camarines will be accelerated and these two provinces will also prosper faster.
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al and secondary roads are ongoing until all have been cemented and reconstructed. He also cited changes in education where classrooms were constructed as well as the increased of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Filipino Program (4Ps) and other social developments are very significant. A barangay official, Wilfredo Golez, said that he rated the President an 8 because of his accomplishments in graft and corruption, 4Ps, increased in number of PhilHealth beneficiaries, and because he delivered his SONA in Filipino which all Pilipinos understood. The accomplishments are good, I will rate him 8, said Helen Abordo, assistant chief of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) of the SONA.
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teaCHer: a liViNg legaCy . . .
and spiritual to withstand the worlds vanishing moral standards of the young generation. Patience patience is the ability to endure delay, trouble, opposition or suffering without becoming angry, frustrated or anxious. We need patience in our everyday experiences and relationships with our pupils and colleagues. We must be patient with all the people as we work to overcome faults and weaknesses. Humility is eagerness to submit to the will of the Lord and to give the Lord the honor for what is accomplished. It includes appreciation for His blessings and acknowledgement of your constant need for His divine help. Humility is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of spiritual strength. Lastly, Diligence it is a stable, consistent, sober and energetic effort in doing our tasks. When we are diligent, we find joy and satisfaction in our work. There may be some other attributes we may wish to develop within ourselves to help improve the lives of our pupils and the lives of the people around us. William Arthur Ward once said, The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. May we become inspirations of our dear pupils who will be nurturing and nourishing the seeds that we have planted in their young minds and hearts. ____________________ By MANuEl A. PAROlA Goa district
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from Hitlers influence. What did Hitler teach them? To love Nazi Germany and all what it stood for.They were told the future of Nazi Germany was in their hands. Napoleon, Hitler, Ho Chi Minh succeeded in transforming their peoples into intense patriots and nationalists. Their iron rule had made their task easy. Opposition meant prison terms or torture or death.The use of repression worked to their great advantage. The Roman Empire lasted for a thousand years because its peoples love for Rome was unequalled. This was expressed by a Roman general,Marcus Licinius Crassus in the epic movie, Spartacus. He told a newly acquired seemingly educated male slave that anybody who desired to rule Rome must love her, really love her. That was also demanded of its citizens. The Roman general routed the army of gladiators and slaves and crucified its leaders including Spartacus.The movie may be part fiction but it illustrated in the generals words that love for Rome was an important requisite for a Roman official. The narratives show that peoples love for ones country can make that country a mighty state. Look at North Vietnam. It defeated the most powerful country in the world with its peoples tenacity to fight and die. North Vietnam was poor. That love of country can work wonders for us Filipinos. Our greatest fault which is, almost a serious ailment, is that we love ourselves more. All our problems stem from this human failing. EXTRAJudICIAl SETTlEMENT WITH WAIVER Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate surviving spouse and children of the late MElANIO Y. BuENAVENTuRA who died on January 18, 2010 in Naga City without any will and with no known debts; the deceased left one (1) tricycle with franchise to operate in Naga City, more particularly described as follows to wit: Sidecar No. 1155; Make-Yamaha, Plate No. ET 7212, Chassis No. 4PF-224301, Motor No. 4PF-224301, the parties being of legal ages and with full capacity to contract while Iris, Gladys and Ma. Lani - all minors duly represented by Armenia A. Buenaventura, hereby agree to divide and adjudicate among themselves the described Tricyle in EQUAL SHARES; the Heirs hereby Waive, Renounce and Relinguish their Rights and Interest, over the described Tricycle in favor of MILAN A. BUENAVENTURA, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Maico T. Julia., Doc. No. 281, Page No. 57, Book No. 252, Series of 2011.
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of bonsai and authentic Japanese dolls as well as the exposition of certain aspects of Japanese language such as Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji writing. Using audio-visual presentation, actual demonstration and workshop, aspects on Japanese Culture were also introduced such as Origami, Ikebana ower arrangements as well as the proper wearing of Yukata, a casual summer kimono. The stakeholders aim that this event would stimulate greater knowledge of the outstanding character traits of the Japanese people, considered to be a small race occupying a relatively small territory but prospered and lifted itself up to the levels of the economic and industrial giants. -fernandez
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Pastoral Action Center Foundation Inc., said it was a good speech. It was also commendable for the President to recognize the accomplishments of his Cabinet specially the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), where changes in the system has been done for the better. It was also good to know that the backlogs in paving and rehabilitating the nation(Turn to page 6)
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