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VOL. XXV NO. 039

TUESDAY JANUARY 29, 2013

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NEWS
Rep. FM Romualdez to be named president of Lakas -CMD
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BIRs tax collection in EV last year overshoots target

BY SARWELL Q. MENIANO, Correspondent

New businesses open in Carigara

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PALO, Leyte Tax take in Eastern Visayas has reached P4.74 billion in 2012, surpassing last years target by 5% and higher by 23% than the 2011 collection, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regional oce here reported.

BIR Regional Director Diosdado Mendoza said that the bureau recorded a surplus of P212.10 million from its target collection last year. The 2012 earnings is higher by P877.08 million than the P3.87 billion tax take the previous year.

The regions increase is collection is attributed to the increase in the remittances of withholding tax on wages and compensation due to the implementation of the new Salary Standardization for public to page 2

DOH to curb spread of chikungunya

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EV unable to meet 2012 palay production target

TACLOBAN CITYPalay production here in the region showed a very negligible decline last year compared to its actual target of that same year with the typhoon that hit Eastern Visayas last October cited as the Young players from the 13 schools divisions of the region are now in full action as the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet formally opened on Sunday. LITO A. BAGUNAS

Abandoned NPA camp in N. Samar discovered

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Villacarillo seeks help to address schistosomiasis problem in Dolores

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Rep. Noel to file raps vs barangay captains who confiscated indigents PhilHealth cards
TACLOBAN CITY A case is set to be filed by An Waray partylist Rep. Florencio Bem Noel against barangay chairmen in this city who collected sponsored PhilHealth cards for a number of households in the city, particularly those indigent families sponsored by him. They are depriving these people of the basic rights to a health coverage provided by the national government. This is already to page 3

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Energy Sec. Carlos Jericho Icot Petilla, who was the keynote speaker of the 2013 EVRAA Meet, joined the parade of the Leyte Delegation at the Leyte Sports Dvelopment Center with Leyte Governor Mimietta Bagulaya,Vice Governor Florante Cayunda Jr, Mayor Remedios Matin Petilla of Palo,Leyte and Mayor Loreto Intong Yu of Alangalang,Leyte. (GINA P. GEREZ)

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NEWS BIRs...

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT . House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin FM Romualdez distributes nancial assistance to 420 beneciaries of his nancial support program coming from the different municipalities of the 1st district that needs of hospitalization,medicines,educational,transportation and burial.The distribution was held at the congressional sub-district ofce, Real St. Tacloban City .
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Rep. FM Romualdez to be named president of Lakas -CMD

TACLOBAN CITYAssistant Minority Floor Leader and Leyte 1st district Rep. Ferdinand Martin FM Romualdez will replace Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. as president of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) in preparation for his bid for speakership in the next Congress. This was revealed by Maguindanao Rep. Simeon Datumanong, vice chairman of the oncedominant ruling party in an interview with members of the media. Datumanong said that Lakas-CMD will call a meeting to elect Romualdez as president while incumbent president Revilla will be promoted as chairman of the party. We will call a meeting to elect Congressman Romualdez as the new party president. He is a young, dynamic and talented leader that can push the partys interests. Senator Revilla will be promoted chairman. Datumanong said. Datumanong added that Romualdez, a lawyer and a banker, is the logical choice to replace Revilla as he is one of the leaders of the opposition in the House of Representatives. Members of the party were already informed of the plan and support for Romualdez is overwhelming. This is also in preparation for the Leyte congressmans bid to run as Speaker in the 16th Congress. Datumanong quipped. Just recently, Romualdez was endorsed by the minority bloc to be the chairman of House ethics committee left vacant by the demise of Bohol Rep. Erico Aumentado. A vacuum in leadership was felt by LakasCMD after Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman resigned as chairman and opted to run as independent in the May 2013 election. Romualdez is unopposed in his third and last term as representative of the 1st district of Leyte.

(MARVIN T. MODELO)

schools teachers, local government workers, and other agencies , Mendoza said. Although there was a high compliance, we continued our tax mapping and surveillance operations to augment revenue collections, he added. Income taxes derived from wage adjustment was pegged at P496.13 million. The BIR also noted a P240.47 million withholding tax remittances on value added tax in 2012. Income from increased infrastructure spending of the government contributed to P96.15 million more taxes last year. With the absence of big firms in the region, Mendoza said they are highly dependent on tax remittances from major infrastructure projects, and income taxes from government workers. Big companies operating in Eastern Visayas pay their taxes in the place where their main office is based. All the six revenue district offices (RDOs) of BIR Eastern Visayas had collected more than what it got in 2011 with an rate of increase ranging from 12% to 39%. However, in terms of hitting the 2012 target, the Maasin City RDO in Southern Leyte missed the goal. Of the six RDOs, the Tacloban City office in Leyte posted the highest collection with P2.06 billion, Ormoc City in western Leyte with P864.21 million, Catbalogan City in Samar with P612.5

million, Catarman in Northern Samar with P435.21 million, Borongan City in Eastern with P384.44 million, and Maasin City in Southern Leyte with P383.11 million. Meanwhile, BIR regional information officer Hilda Tecson said that collection from enforcement activities went down by P37.49 million in 2012 as they shift their focus on advocating for voluntary compliance. No establishment was

closed due to Oplan Kandado program in 2012. Our tax compliance verification campaign has helped in raising the level of voluntary compliance, Tecson said. Under Oplan Kandado, the BIR will padlock erring establishments found out with numerous tax violations ranging from undeclared and under declared sales, operating without BIR permits and non-issuance of receipts among many others.

NOTICE is hereby given that Pastora Cruz, Esperanza Cruz, heirs of Mateo Cruz, Jr. and heir of Bienvinida Cruz represented by Elizabeth Cruz Macawili extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of riceland, Cad. Lot No. 3308, covered by O.C.T. P-499, situated in Brgy. 82, Marasbaras, Tacloban City, containing an area of 6,276 square meters, more or less under Tax Dec.No. 00901187. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SIXTO N. CHU married to LEA L. CHU as vendees for the abovedescribed property; per Doc. No. 103, Page No. 21, Book No. 1, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Virginia A. Brazil. LSDE: January 15, 22 & 29, 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

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NEWS

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New businesses open in Carigara

TACLOBAN CITY Carigara Mayor Trinidad Apostol confirmed the entry of more local businesses into their town the past year that helped boost the towns economy. Mayor Apostol confirmed that local franchises and branches of various businesses have set up in Carigara, generating employment as well as income for the town.These businesses include an upscale bakeshop, meatshop, fastfood and other commercial establishments. This just confirms that our town is really the best location to go to for businesses and commercial establishments because we are located in the center of many municipalities and we have a ready and viable market, Mayor Apostol. A government-run bank is also set to open up in Carigara this year that would help the banking system become easier and convenient for businesses and private individuals. These the lady mayor declared as the town celebrated its 442nd founding anniversary on January 25. She likewise disclosed that the opening of a number of new businesses in their area has earned the town at least P1.2 million in income every month. We are one municipality that is not entirely dependent in our IRA (internal revenue allotment). We also earn from our local businesses and other taxes, Apostol added. She further disclosed that their earnings have also helped the local government unit to implement salary increases for their municipal employees as mandated in the Salary Standardization Law of the national government. Meanwhile, Mayor Apostol said that with their increased income, the town is more than capable of becoming a city. With a big crowd watching, young swimmers from the competing schools divisions of the We have been ready region prepares to swim for glory at the EVRAA Meet (LITO A. BAGUNAS) to become a city long ago. Only that we cannot yet come up with the population requirement mandated by the cityhood status. OtherTACLOBAN CITY families, according to an of- careza said. Last year, PhilHealth wise, in terms of income The national government ficial of the state-run health will directly funds the Phil- insurer. provided for a no-balance and area, we are already Walter Bacareza, Phil- billing policy for 23 medical qualified, Mayor Apostol Health premiums of poor Health-8 regional vice- cases which include, among said. (AHLETTE C. REYES)

Bacareza: Natl govt to directly fund PhilHealth premiums of poor families

DOH to curb spread of chikungunya

PALO, Leyte Seven villages in Villareal, Samar are now affected by the spreading mosquito-borne chikungunya disease, raising the number of victims to 535 last week, the Department of Health regional office here reported. From 235 afflicted by
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0055 Ref. No. VIII-2003-0242 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name ROGER BANDILLA-VENDOR SOFRONIO CORMERO-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY ROGER BANDILLA IN FAVOR OF SOFRONIO CORMERO OF A CPC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBANPHHC-DIIT & 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 11, 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 28th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

Rep. Noel...
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this rare disease in just two barangays last month, the mosquito-borne disease has downed more residents in new areas, said DOH regional information officer Bryant Labastida. Of the 535 cases in Villareal town, 76 were reported in Barangay Miramar, 23 in Mercado, 14 in Mahayag, 13 in Tayud, 31 in Central (town center), 235 in Banquil, and 154 in Guintarcan. The disease was first spotted in the remote of villages of Banquil and Guintarcan last December 2012. We believe, the ailment is also present in other municipalities but the number is not that alarming. Outbreak occurred in Villareal probably because of many breeding grounds for mosquitoes, he added. Labastida explained that the disease is not as deadly as dengue but mortality is possible since the victims immune system weakens, thus making them prone to high-risk infectious diseases. Health officials are doing everything to address the problem. Our focus now is the advocacy on search and destroy of mosquito breeding grounds, he told Leyte Samar Daily Express. Chikungunya is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever frequently accompanied by joint pain. Other common signs and symp-

toms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. The joint pain is often very debilitating, but usually ends within a few days or weeks. Although these are the first confirmed cases of chikungunya, we suspect that there were afflicted in past but were misdiagnosed as dengue fever because it has similar symptoms, he added. The DOH said there are no specific drugs to cure the disease but they have been distributing medicines in Villareal to help patients relieve the symptoms, including the joint pain. The World Health Organization said that the virus is transmitted from human to human by the bites of infected female mosquitoes, which can also transmit other mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue. Meanwhile, with the onset of rainy season, the health department is also stepping up their drive against dengue fever in Eastern Visayas, the ailment that killed an 11-year-old boy in Guiuan, Eastern Samar last December 2012. Dengue has downed 79 residents of Guiuan town last month, the only dengue outbreak recorded in 2012 in the region. (SARWELL Q. MENIANO)

unfair, Rep. Noel said. This outburst came after information came in that some of the Philhealth cards distributed by his office were allegedly confiscated by some barangay chairmen of the city who are reportedly not among his avid supporters. Noel, a three-term party-list representative, is running for mayor of Tacloban against incumbent city Mayor Alfred Romualdez. We were hoping that politics should have been taken out of the picture. They, at least, as barangay officials should have been appreciative that their constituents are already health ensured and that its already a big help to the barangays, Rep. Noel added. He said that they have already identified the barangay officials who recollected the

president said, about 5.3 billion poor families nationwide will have access to free medical treatment in government hospitals starting this year. These families would be identified through the National Household Targeting System (NHTS) conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The national government would now shoulder the health premium of P2,400 per year per family, Bacareza said. The government will fully pay the health premiums of indigent patients to widen their access to proper medication. As early as now, a great number of indigent families have already availed of new PhilHealth rates payment scheme already in place, Bacareza added. Part of the funds would come from the proceeds of sin taxes, of which the government has already started to implement this year, Ba-

others, dengue, pneumonia, asthma, typhoid fever and appendectomy. According to PhilHealth, indigent families are classified as sponsored members, a category of less privileged families belonging to the lowest 25% of the Philippine population. PhilHealth coverage provides subsidies for hospital room and board and fee, drugs and medicines, laboratory exams, use of operating room complex and professional fees for confinements of not less than 24 hours. Proceeds from the sin tax law would greatly help in the governments universal health care program. It would mean more funds to be accumulated for health care program to answer hospital expenses of sick individuals, Bacareza said. The sin tax law increases the percentage of taxes from cigarettes and alcohol. (REYAN L. ARINTO)

NOTICE
Nestorio B. Boco of Llorente, Eastern Samar died on December 17, 2012 at the age of 84 and Interred at the Llorente Catholic Cemetery after a requiem mass held at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church, Llorente, Eastern Samar.

Philhealth cards and will be named in due time. The other week, Noels Barangay Naton program was being strengthened with the enrollment and distribution of PhilHealth cards to at least 25,000

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OPINION

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

EDITORIAL

Rethinking death penalty

hy abolish the death penalty when, in the first place, nobody will be penalized with it unless someone is found guilty of it beyond any shadow of a doubt? Why, having no such penalty in existence actually does more harm than good! These are some of the arguments that recurrently surface every time serious crimes are committed in our midst by some lawless individuals. We yearn for those days when this harshest penalty of all was giving hardened criminals second thoughts in their plots to spread violence, ruthlessness, and savagery. At least, amid their darkest plans, something scares them should they be caught. But now that this law is gone, high-profile criminals just smile broadly and sarcastically when jailed. They seem to have no hesitation, as the rest of them just frequent prison cells,

in carrying out devilish acts. And so we often hear of girls as young as two years old being gang-raped, the organ pricked with foreign objects afterwards, tortured mercilessly, and eventually murdered with unthinkable brutality. What have these innocent girls done to them that they should do such an inhuman action? Is it due to the provocation of their animalistic lusts, which the former have nothing to do with in the first place? Surely, they are to blame for their actions. They have self-deliberated and premeditated on it, and finally carried out their demonic plan. For that they deserve, not just life imprisonment, but equally torturous death if need be. Well, some say they are pitiful; but think of their helpless victims, too. Are they not to
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MTB-MLE update
When the idea about Mother Tongue-Based MutliLingual Education was conceived, it was with a noble purpose of using a learners native language as a bridge in learning other languages, mathematical and scientific skills, and other must-learn concepts that students hardly get if taught in a foreign language like English. Linguists may insist that English is a second language to us, Filipinos, not a foreign language. I say it is foreign because, despite years and years of trying to learn it, from nursery to college, still majority of educated Filipinos havent mastered it. To most of us, it remains largely foreign, and until we breathe History, Music, English, etc., using this native language as medium of instruction. These are disciplines whose concepts are generally difficult if taught in English, a foreign language. But if taught in Winaray, their native tongue, Waray learners may learn faster and better, hence the implementation of this MTB-MLE. Take note that the native language here is not something that learners should learn (they are expected to have learned it already), but as something that should bridge the gap to enable learners to learn English, Mathematics, Science, etc. In other words, this native

our last, mastery of it would still be remote. And so, seeing the truism and practicality of this phenomenon, experts came to realize that, to ensure learning in various fields, learners should be taught using the language that they have mastery of, and thats their native language. With this language

as a medium of instruction, concepts, principles, and ideas are deemed to be easily grasped, and learning thus would be facilitated. Among the Waray pupils, for instance, Winaray should be used, so they would study Math, Science,

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OPINION

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Braving university behavior

ing from poor facilities, library cum museum material books, incompetent professors and lousy administrators. Bad teachers, bad students. Poor behaviors, poor instructions. All these among others, the graduate school is also vulnerable to behavior breaches. In fact, the more these students know, the more they know that they do not know, and remain disruptive all the same. While I am accustomed to using the words working professionals here, the debate, of course, centers around learners. No one questions whether knowledge managers should work harder. No one questions whether students should behave either instead, we fall back on questioning whether all those various forms of knowledge management are really good for student. Establishing a healthy school climate is just one essential element of a safe school plan to foster academic success, positive learners development, risk prevention, health promotion and teacher retention.

Justice on fire
gilio Garcillano. Probers of the incident ought to ask why the building guards do not have metal detectors and the building does not have security cameras. Such questions will bring out one important fact concerning the funds for items found lacking in the hallowed halls. People would entertain the thought that there are enough autonomous funds under the judiciary that is available for such minor items as metal detectors and security cameras. Following the straight path that is depicted as honest and incorrupt, people deserve to be informed what ails the justice system that it ended, albeit isolated which may just become cold statistics, in one soul putting the law into his hands and putting bullets on unsuspecting innocent heads. The tragic incident placed our system of justice on fire. Comments to alellema@ yahoo.com

Time spent during weekends as part time instructor in two state universities is gratifying. A shift from public sector employment, academic work challenges my obscurity and irrelevance. Jocelyn, a smart doctorand confides that my students find me inaccessible, frilly, prudent, etc spare the positive comments. Do I say, I am a stem cell of the school genetic code. And my behavior refers to the quality and character of school life. It is based on patterns of school life experiences and reflects norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching, learning and leadership practices, and organizational structures. Well said.

Now. Teaching Organizational Behavior to professionals not only checks what updates there may be in the field, but also gives me a snapshot how learners behave. How I deal with student issues and the corresponding multi-hued personalities magnified by issues in adaptability, flexibility, decision-making, integrity and honesty, low school interest and poor academic performance, patterns of impulsive and chronic hitting, intimidating and bullying behaviors, history of discipline problems, inappropriate access to aggressive behavior, and non- compliance to university rules and regulations. Most students will remember headlines on university inadequacies rang-

Philippine Jaycees in the coming elections

lec on this undertaking. This project dovetails to the JCI universal motto that is to provide development opportunity to create positive change. In a Facebook post, a brief project description states, Boto Ko, Sagrado is a nationwide voters education program of Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Philippines, spearheaded by JCI Metro South Region, that aims to provide free and accessible education modules, lectures, and other activities to encourage the first time and young voting population of 18-40 years old to vote with their conscience and not by popularity this coming 2013 national elections. It is a nationwide campaign to inspire voters to be mindful of the sanctity of their votes and how the choices we will make in the coming May 2013 elections will shape our nations fu-

Lest it be misunderstood as taking sides with politicians, the national president of the Junior Chamber InternationalPhilippines (erstwhile Philippine Jaycees) stressed that the role of the organization in this coming elections is only to help the Commission on Elections in the education and information campaign particularly on the use of the PCOs machine. This is on the ground that the Jaycees (JCI-P) is fundamentally apolitical or non-partisan, although be it that most of its officers end up finding their

lots in the political arena, just like Pres. Noynoy Aquino, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr and Senatorial candidate incumbent Rep. JV Ejercito. JCI Senator Ryan Ravanzo, a local government official in Dagupan, Pangasinan, saw the need to educate the electorate on the use of the PCOS machine especially the new voters. Calling it Boto Ko Sagrado, the JCI-P project will soon roll for this years elections after the national officers sign the agreement with Come-

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Shivers went down the spines of people inside the hall of justice when gunshots erupted inside a courtroom in the old city that is Cebu. The victims were seeking justice through the normal process of our brand of justice system. One victim was a doctor who lodged a complaint against his neighbor, reportedly a Canadian retiree sojourning in that beautiful place dubbed as the queen city of the south. The other victim was the complainants lawyer who was in court to perform an obligation as an officer of the court bounden by the solemn oath as a lawyer. The culprit had reportedly been airing his misgivings about our justice system and had openly made accusations that deserve concern and attention. It is unfortunate that people would be pushed to go into a shooting rampage that ended at himself for causes beyond us now as it got buried with him in the cold casket of what the culprit tagged as a corrupted system. No one could exactly tell what caused the culprit into that rage of killing his accuser and the lawyer prosecuting the case. It really is a cause for concern that unsuspecting people would be put into a fatal and tragic predicament. The place is hallowed if we go by the tenets of law and the principles underlying the foundations of the justice system. It ought to be safe and secure but for reasons beyond our understanding, a criminal mind succeeded in entering the place with fully loaded guns upon laws that he placed on his hands. Mayhem ensued as the culprit passed security check with his guns unnoticed. The superficial reaction was quickly on the security guards who failed to perform proper inspection on the culprit. The jerky action was to relieve the guards from their job as a consequence of their laxity in performing their duty. Probers saw the lack of metal detectors and security cameras in the hallowed halls

. . . of justice? While we see the action as apt response, we ought to look beyond and dig deeper into the root causes. Putting the blame on the laxity of the building guards is just the tip of tragic incident. Such may be deemed human error or lapse in vigilance or operational lapses or even a lapse in judgment, the last one being easily forgivable and forgettable if we go by the unrepentant and insincere admission of one Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo regarding her magical call to one Vir-

The Sower
Tuesday of the Third Week Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40; Mk 3:31-35

JESUS AND HIS FAMILY

(Jesus) mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to him and called him. A crowd seated around him told him, Your mother and your brothers (and your sisters) are outside asking for you. But he said to them in reply, Who are my mother and (my) brothers? and looking around at those seated in the circle he said, Here are my mother and my brother and sister and mother.

NEW FAMILY
Back in Mark 3:21 we heard that the family of Jesus was coming to get him because people were saying that he was out of his mind. In todays gospel, they arrive. Despite the images of family harmony we like to present at this time of year, the Bible paints a somewhat different picture of the interplay between Jesus and his relatives. Rather than affirm his relationship with his mother and siblings, Jesus takes the occasion to distance himself from them, preferring instead the company of his followers. Blood may be thicker than water, but spirit rises above blood. New life in Christ includes a new family. Those born again of water and the Holy Spirit discover a whole new world of parents, sisters and brothers, bound by a spirit of love that transcends kinship. O Lord, you give me parents and a family to birth me and raise me and protect me while Im a child. But when Im grown, you offer me a new family, a heavenly father and mother. Thank you, Lord. (Between Sundays by Paul Boudreau, published by Paulines. Visit us at www. paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City. Tel. #321-3195) Sowers thought: Those who know how to use reasonable mortification will accumulate many good things. Blessed James Alberione, founder of the Pauline Family

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

NOTICES

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN Province of Northern Samar -oOoBIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Julio Gallego namely: Severa, Alberto and Ariel all surnamed Gallego, extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 parcels of land situated at Locso-on, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, more described as: Parcel 1, Agricultural land, under ARP No. 0504033-01023, Cadastral Survey No. 5974, Lot No. 009, Block No. 26, with an area of 1,445 square meters; Parcel 2, under ARP No. 05040 33-01022, Cad. Survey No. 5974, Lot No. 008, Lot No. 26, with an area of 157 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Noreen P. Huguenin married to Oliver Huguenin as vendees for the above-described property, per Doc. No. 382, Page No. 78, Book No. XIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Pabilo L. Go. LSDE: January 15, 22 & 29, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Salutacion Lariba-Sumalinog extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land, situated at Brgy. Tabunok, Palompon, Leyte, Survey No. 6595-C, covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-31028-00345-R13, containing an area of 8,557 square meters, more or less, assessed value of P5,260.00 and market value of P13,150.00. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Judith Limpangog-Sumalinog married to Ricardo D. Sumalinog as vendees for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 340, Page No. 68, Book No. XLVI, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. Wilma Cordeo-Matuguina. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Angeles Beato extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land, situated at Ugban, Can-abong, Borongan, E. Samar, covered by ARP No. 0402500625, Survey No. 4320, Lot No. 053, Block No. 10, containing an area of 1.162 square meters, with an assessed value of P1,370.00. That heirs Iigo Beato and Anunciacion Arante hereby waive and quitclaim the above-described property in favor of Rosa B. Angeles and Susana B. Ayon; per Doc. No. 498, Page No. 97, Book No. CXIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Celestino A. Cabato. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Eufracia Bacal extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential land located at Seaside St., Brgy. Lalawigan, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, under Tax Dec./ARP No. 08-031-00417. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of DR. ARMAND L. CATUDIO as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 406, Page No. 83, Book No. XIV, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Enrique C. Dala. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Concepcion Castil-Alito extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential land, situated at Brgy. Libertad, Isabel, Leyte, designated as Cad. Lot No. 2169-P, covered by Tax Dec. No. 17-0014-00016-R13, containing an area of 64 square meters, more or less, assessed value of P3,090.00 and a market value of P15,460.00 and two (2) storey residential house made of mixed materials erected on the above-described parcel of land, located at Brgy. Libertad, Isabel, Leyte, under Tax Dec. No. 17-0014-00015-R13, market value of P157,669.00; A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of LIDE-Affected Landowners Management and Development Corp. (LIDE-ALMADECOR) represented by its Chairman Ignacia P. Astillero as vendee for the above-described properties; per Doc. No. 90, Page No. 18, Book No. XXXVII, Series of 2010 of Notary Public Atty. Wilma Cordeo-Matuguina, CPA. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013

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INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID

The Local Government Unit of Catarman, Northern Samar, invites interested parties/contractors to Apply for Eligibility and to Bid for the following Priority Programs and Infrastructure Development Projects:
No. Project Title/Location Approved Budget Source of Fund

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sps. Teofilo O. Miro and Concordia Lumapas-Miro extrajudidically settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Tabunok, Palompon, Leyte, designated as Survey No. 7692, covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-31046-00453, containing an area of 16,254 square meters, more or less and assessed value of P7,510.00; market value of P18,770.00. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Ricardo D. Sumalinog and Judith Limpangog-Sumalinog as vendees for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 114, Page No. 23, Book No. XXXIX, Series of 2010 of Notary Public Atty. Wilma CordeoMatuguina. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Raymundo Cahinde extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a portion of a parcel of land, containing an area of 91 square meters, situated at at Imberio St., Brgy. Licod, Tanauan, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 260-A, covered by Tax Dec. no. 38003 00112-R13; A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Jed Malquisto Yucamco, as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 324, Page No. 66, Book No. IX, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Asterio A. Villero. LSDE: January 8, 15 & 22, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Iluminado Duran, Sr. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located at Arado, Palo, Leyte, Lot No. 67009, Case II, Cad. 407 with aggregate area of 30,341 square meters as evidence by TCT No. P-28788 and subdivided into 2 lots, Lot 6709 A belong to First Party and Lot 6709 B to Gabriel E. Duran as second party; per Doc. No. 458, Page No. 93, Book No. XI, Series of 292 of Notary Public Atty. Ronnan Christian M. Reposar. LSDE: January 15, 22 & 29, 2013

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Southern Leyte City/Municipality: Silago

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that NOVA JANE MASING MATUNOG has been filed with
(Complete name of the petitioner)

(First name to be changed)

this Office a petition for change of first name from REMELIAS to JEREMIAS in the Birth Certificate of
(New First name to be adopted)

JEREMIAS DAGANATO MASING who was born on

(complete name of document owner

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Maria Odicta extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated along National Road, Canabong, Borongan, Eastern Samar, covered by ARP. No. 08023-00677, Cad. Lot No. 4171, containing an area of 2,983 sqaure meters with an assessed value of P3,970.00. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Ma. Gloria A. Coles as vendee for a portion of 420 square meters from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 474, Page No. 91, Book No. CIX, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Celestino A. Cabato. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013

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CONSTRUCTION OF EVACUATION CENTER Brgy. Galutan, Catarman N. Samar CONSTRUCTION OF NUTRIPACK PROCESSING PLANT Brgy. Old Rizal, Catarman, N. Samar CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD CONCRETE Brgy. Libery, Catarman, N. Samar CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD CONCRETE Brgy. Libjo, Catarman, N. Samar CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE CANAL Brgy. Narra, Catarman N. Samar SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF VARIOUS MEDICINES RHU, Catarman, N. Samar SUPPLY & DELIBVERY OF VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR THE RENOVATION OF MULTIPURPOSE BLDG. (SENIOR CITIZEN BLDG.) Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR THE COMPLETION OF MULTIPURPOSE BLDG. (MUNICIPAL LIBRARY & COMPUTER ROOM Municipal Auditorium, Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar

P3,000,000.00

Calamity Fund

P1,500,000.00

BDF

P600,000.00

BDF

P1,000,000.00

20% EDF

P1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 P368,890.00

20% EDF General Fund PDAF

P1,502,623.00

PDAF

Eligibility/Prequalication Forms and Bid Documents shall be available for issuance on the dates shown below and upon payment of non-refundable amount of P800.00, P1,000.00 & P1,500.00. * Submission of LOI and Issuance of Eligibility/ Prequalication Forms * Deadline of Submission of duly accomplished Eligibility/Prequalication Forms * Issuance of Bid Documents * Pre-Bid Conference * Dropping/Opening of Bids January 29, 2013 January 30, 2013 February 1, 2013 February 4, 2013 February 15, 2013

06 January 1964 at Awayon, Silago, Southern Leyte and whose parents are Romaldo Honor Masing and
(name of father)

Claudia Buncales Donganato

(name of mother)

LSDE: January 22 & 29, 2013

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his writen opposition with this Office not later than the second publication. (Sgd.) DOMINADOR C. MENDOZA City/Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of late Felix S. Navarrete extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a bank deposit with Banco de Oro Branch (BDO) of Tacloban, Justice Romualdez Branch, Tacloban City in the amount of 1,555.74 Dollars plus interest accruing. That heirs hereby waive their share in favor of their mother, Maria Salvacion P. Navarrete; per Doc. No. 77, Page No. 17, Book No. III, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Shiela A. Rios. LSDE: January 15, 22 & 29, 2013

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All particulars relative to Eligibility, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Pre-bid Conference, Bid Evaluation and Award of Contracts shall be governed by the Provisions of the IRR of RA 9184. The Local Government Unit of Catarman, Northern Samar, reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any minor defect therein, and accept the offer most advantageous to the Local Government Unit. The Local Government Unit of Catarman, Northern Samar assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify the bidders for any expenses incurred in the preparation of the bid. (Sgd.) MR. SANDY C. BALITE LGU-BAC Chairman
LSDE: January 23 & 29 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

NEWS

Leyte Samar Daily Express

MTB...

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tongue is just to be instrumental in studying such fields of knowledge. If, for example, a child already knows English, then he doesnt need it anymore in trying to learn English. Only those who do not know English are in need of it. If, despite a childs sufficient knowledge of English, Winaray would still be forced on him so he would learn English, then thats already foolishness. This would appear that the native language has instead become a hindrance to learning. And true enough this happens. To many children of this caliber, this native language is an obstacle to their learning. They can solve a mathematical problem if written in English, but if written in Winaray, they cannot. Why, the kind of Winaray that the MTB-MLE proponents are using is the

archaic and the obsolete, the version that Warays nowadays no longer use, instead of using the contemporary Winaray. Why force an ancient language variety (though labeled mother tongue) to children who find it several times foreign than English? Look, these disciplines (e.g. math) are already difficult for children, why study these via a native language (e.g. ancient Winaray terms) that even the childrens parents do not understand? The use of MTB-MLE to study foreign concepts is good, but only for those whose language is limited to Winaray, not for children who already know English. If the latter have yet to be subjected to the same learning arrangement, then authorities should make sure they use the kind of Winaray that is contemporary in usage, that the kids are familiar with, not the ancient one that has been drawn from the pre-Hispanic times.

TACLOBAN CITY- An information received by the soldiers from the civilians has led to the discovery of an abandoned camp reportedly owned by the rebel group, the New Peoples Army. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Vestuir, commanding officer of the 20nd Infantry Battalion, said that the abandoned NPA camp was recovered last Saturday in Barangay McKinley, Catarman, Northern Samar. Vestuir said that with the support being shown by the residents to them, is only a testament that the rebel group has already alienated themselves from the people in the villages. The discovery and seizure of the said camp in the area was made possible by the information provided by local populace and is a

Abandoned NPA camp in N. Samar discovered

clear indication that enemy revolutionary organization has already alienated the people and the communities where they got their support through their forced extortion activities, Vestuir said in a press statement. The Army official said that the discovery of the abandoned NPA camp was made possible through a tip relayed by the residents of sitio Catmaalad, Brgy. McKinley, an interior village of Catarman. Soldiers led by Lt. Raul de los Santos went to the area upon being informed by the residents last Saturday at around 9:30 a.m. The camp has 15 bunkers, a kitchen and a comfort room. With the discovery and later seizure of the camp has neutralized any plan of the
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rebel group in the area to conduct their terroristic activities like extortion activities and harassing the populace, Vestuir said. (JOEY A.

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NOTICE is hereby given that Pastora Cruz, Esperanza Cruz, heirs of Mateo Cruz, Jr. and heir of Bienvinida Cruz represented by Elizabeth Cruz Macawili extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of riceland, Cad. Lot No. 3308, covered by O.C.T. P-499, situated in Brgy. 82, Marasbaras, Tacloban City, containing an area of 6,276 square meters, more or less under Tax Dec.No. 00901187. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SIXTO N. CHU married to LEA L. CHU as vendees for the abovedescribed property; per Doc. No. 103, Page No. 21, Book No. 1, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Virginia A. Brazil. LSDE: January 15, 22 & 29, 2013

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ture. It added, Boto Ko, Sagrado! aims to provide a free and accessible voters education program to provide development opportunities which in turn, create a sustainable positive change. By educating voters on the right qualifications of a candidate and the long-term implications of their choices, we take part to healing a society stricken with cancer for decades, if not, for centuries! The project that will possibly cascade down the local organization level nationwide, will involve not just the grassroots, community, academe, and business sector, but the traditional and social me-

be pitied all the more when they were raped forcibly, slashed open, pinned to the ground, and butchered to death without mercy? Like ferocious beasts, these rapists are not satisfied with unleashing their lusts; they still resort to brutal killings? Criminals like these deserve only one thingdeath penalty!
dia audience as well. Collectively, the youth, spoken of by Dr. Jose Rizal as the hope the motherland, plays a vital part in sowing the seed of sustainable progress in a society that does not anymore allow corruption, injustice, fear and terrorism to succeed. Achieving this starts with choosing the right candidate in the genuinely modest and honest election.

NOTICE is hereby given that NORMA G. OGSILA married to Gabriel Ogsila heir of late Isidoro Garrigo executed an affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land, situated at Brgy. 08, Lawaan, E. Samar. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Marianito G. Ogsila married to Rhonalyn R. Ogsila as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 15, Book No. 1, Page No. 4, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. Castor A. Gamalo. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013

ADJUDICATION WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JOSE GRAFIL, SR. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located at Brgy. Guinpoleran, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, covered by Tax Dec. ARP No. 05-03011-00114, Cad. Lot No. 7478, containing an area of 7,513 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of BARANGAY GINPOLERAN, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar represented by: Hon. Nenita C. Calzado as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 83, Page No. 18, Book No. XIV, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Enrique C. Dala. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013

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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Loreta Sevilla extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated in Brgy. Ipil I, Palompon, Leyte, covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-31006-00250 R13, Cad. Lot No. 815, containing an area of 159 square meters, more or less and assessed value of P7,610.00. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Kevin Poblete and Luz Noreen S. Poblete as vendee for the abovedescribed property together with all improvements thereon; per Doc. no. 1268, Page No. 88, Book No. LIV, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Camilo P. Esmero. LSDE: January 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2013

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Leyte Samar Daily Express

NEWS

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Villacarillo seeks help to address schistosomiasis problem in Dolores

TACLOBAN CITY The mayor of Dolores town in Eastern Samar has renewed her call for help to address health problem in her hometown. Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms, had been affecting her town especially the hinter villages in her town for several years now. Dolores is one of the 11 municipalities in the province with high cases of schistosomias. This had affected numbers of residents in my town and we need to provide solution to this because it does not only affect their health but including the source of their livelihood, said Mayor Emiliana Villacarillo. Most of affected barangays in Dolores town with schistosomiasis are those identified as agricultural land, mostly rice lands. We are the rice granary of Eastern Samar and if this problem is not solved, this will affect the rice production of my town and the rice sufficiency of the province, Villacarillo stressed. The lady town mayor added that proper education on sanitation and hygiene should be taught and observed by her residents to ensure that this disease will not spread. Another cause for the spread of schistosomiasis bacteria, according to the lady mayor, are farm animals. She then calls for help from the health agency in order to make her town free from Schistosomiasis. Inter-local Health Zone designated officer Elvira Igat, when asked for the update on their campaign to eradicate schistosomiasis in the town, said that among the intervention they are doing is the mass drug treatment among infected residents. The problem in their previous mass treatment was some residents were not supportive to the campaign as they feel discomfort after taking the medicine because some of them were not able to eat first before taking their medicine. To address this, Igat said that the municipal government of Dolores had allocated fund for Its less than one percent decline is very negligible. We almost reached our actual target, Jared Anthony Bandalan, BAS regional statistician, said. Bandalan said that with a rather good performance of the region last year in terms of palay production, the regional agriculture department is optimistic that it could reach its target of 1 million metric tons of foods to schistosomiasis patient before they take their medicines. She added that for some of the patients who continuous to defy taking medicine and were beneficiaries of 4Ps program of the government. Their cash allowances are deducted or they dont release the money to 4Ps beneficiary if they dont take medicine first. She added that schistosomiasis problem should be addressed immediately in Dolores as it does not only affect farmers but also residents in the town proper and those from island barangays. People should learn how to use sanitary toilets, said Igat. But the problem is when the rainy season comes, flood washes out their sanitary toilets which causes for the continuous spread of the schistosomiasis bacteria, she added. The ILHZ officer added that other government agencies aside from the DOH and the local government units should help in addressing the problem on schistosomiasis.
(ROEL AMAZONA)

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main cause of the decrease. Records from the regional office of the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) has indicated that in 2012, the region has produced 994,971 metric tons of palay, which is about a .12 percent decline compared to the target of 996,198 metric tons.

palay production, barring unforeseen events like a destructive typhoon, for this year. Bandalan noted that the palay production of the region last year was still higher compared to the 2011 production. In that year, Eastern Visayas produced 984,017 metric tons. He said that the decline was partly due to typhoon Ofel that hit Leyte October of last year, considered to be the rice granary of the

region. Ofel has destroyed 157 hectares or about 2,358 metric tons of palay. Last year, Leyte has produced 521,115 metric tons of palay, still the highest yield among the six provinces of Eastern Visayas. Following Leyte, Samar produced 140,529 metric tons of palay; Northern Samar produced 111,207 metric tons; Southern Leyte, 96, 166 metric tons; Biliran, 66,543 metric tons and Eastern Samar, 59,412 metric tons. Rice fields in the region remain to be dependent on rain-induced irrigation with 73,662 hectares which is relatively higher compared to only 53,244 hectares that are dependent on irrigation system.

Meantime, Bandalan said that the agriculture department continues its campaign for the farmers in the region to use certified seeds for them to increase their yield per hectare. He said that a hectare of rice field could result to a production of 4.73 metric tons or an equivalent of 94.53 bags of palay. In contrast, a farmer who uses an ordinary seeds can only produce 3.91 metric tons per hectare or about 72.28 bags of palay. That is why we are encouraging our farmers to resort to using certified seeds. Having a high output means increase of income for our farmers, Bandalan said. (JOEY A. GABIETA)