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BY JOEY A. GABIETA & RONALD O. REYES is was revealed by its media spokesperson, Father Amadeo Alvero, who said that the planned standard living allowance would bene t more than 140 priests across the archdiocese of Palo. is is still a plan, nothing concrete yet. Although we are targeting that this will be implemented on January 2014, Alvero told Leyte Samar Daily Express in an interview.

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Leyte priests to receive monthly stipend-Fr. Alvero

TACLOBAN CITY - Priests from the archdiocese of Palo in Leyte are soon to enjoy a monthly stipend.

Alvero said the planned standard living allowance and pastoral apostolate fund will entitle the priest to get more or less between P5,000 to P 10,000 a month. He stressed the plan will not have to pass Vatican for approval, to page 6

3 companies in EV endorsed for recognition as eco-friendly

TACLOBAN CITY ree large industries in the region have been endorsed by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) to earn recognition as environment-friendly companies. Ma. Glenda Lagunzad, EMB-8 regional coordinator for Philippine Environment Partnership Project (PEPP), said these companies are candidates for the ofcial seal of approval by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for their e orts in incorporating green policies in their business platforms. to page 6

Calbayog pride. Mayor Ronaldo Aquino congratulates Calbayogs new achiever, Engineer Michael Angelo Verdijo who placed 8th in the recent Metallurgical Engineering Board Examinations. Also in photo are City Administrator Rosario Gonzaga and Michaels father Felipe Verdijo. (CTIO/PHOTO BY IAN BALDOMARO)

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DENR to showcase 12 ecotourism sites in EV

ples awareness on the rich biodiversity and the need to conserve them, 12 eco-tourism sites in Eastern Visayas would be in focus in the 1st EcoTourism Exhibit organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in cooperation with the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP).

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e exhibit will be held at the Robinsons Place, this city, on September 11-12, 2013, according to Puri cacion Daloos, DENRs regional information o cer. Working on the theme Sustaining local Socio-Economic growth through Communitybased Ecotourism, among the 12 eco-tourism sites to be featured in a photo exhibit are the Biri-Larosa Protected Landscape and to page 3

Yedda Marie Romualdez (3rd left) wife of Leyte (1st dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin FM Romualdez poses with Babatngon Leyte Vice Mayor Rowena Engle (3rd right) Councilor Ludovino Quintana (right) Councilor Edgar Morden (2nd left),Vice Mayors Secretary Dave Espina (2nd right) and Butch Galapon (left) during their courtesy call-dinner at Wee Nam Kee Restaurant in Global City.The municipal ofcials of Babatngon are in Manila for their four days executive legislative agenda seminar in Makati City.
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NEWS

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

CAMP KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte Amidst the merriment of the esta celebration and while his neighbors were busy entertaining their guests, Gorgonio Sease was also busy plying his trade, albeit an illegal one which is selling methamphetamine hydrochloride, popularly known to his customers as shabu. But unknown to Sease, he had been under close surveillance for weeks by the elite Regional Special Operations Group 8 (RSOG 8) that was able to secure a search warrant for illegal drugs at his residence and was just waiting for proper time to stamp out his illegal activities. Our operatives were also able to lure him

RSOG nabs notorious pusher in Leyte town esta drug bust

into entering a drug deal and that was the ideal opportunity to also set up a buy-bust operation, said PCSupt. Elmer R. Soria, director of Police Regional O ce 8 (PRO8). e opportunity came on Sunday as the suspects hometown Dulag, a third-class coastal municipality some 36 kilometers south of Tacloban City, was celebrating the town esta in honor of Our Lady of Refuge. A buy-bust operation at around 8:30 a.m. in front of Seases house along Burgos St. in Brgy. Buntay by RSOG led by PSInsp. Dinvir Revita resulted in the arrest of the 37-year old suspect and the con scation of one small heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu and the P1000bill used as buy-bust money, the police o cial informed. Subsequent search at the suspects residence based on search warrant issued by Evelyn RiosLesigues, vice executive judge of Regional Trial Court Branch 8, resulted in the recovery of two medium-sized and six small-sized plastic sachet containing suspected shabu and several drug paraphernalia. Soria informed that the search was conducted in an orderly manner and witnessed by representatives from Department of Justice, media and elected barangay ofcials of Brgy. Buntay. e police o cial added that suspect and the con scated items were brought to Dulag police station for docu-

mentation and brought to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) regional o ce for temporary safekeeping. Drug charges are now being prepared for ling against the suspect while the suspected drugs were brought to the Regional Crime Laboratory O ce for qualitative and quantitative examination and determination of the presence of methamphetamine contents, the police regional director disclosed. Seases arrest will minimize the proliferations of illegal drugs in the streets of Dulag and neighboring towns, Soria added as he lauded the PNP personnel involved in the successful operation. (PINSP ROMUEL NACAR)

Law renaming a Leyte hospital still ine ective

TACLOBAN CITY For more than 20 years now, a republic act has been neglected and has never been implemented by the provincial local government of Leyte . Republic Act 7311, renaming the Western Leyte Hospital in the municipality(now a city) of Baybay to Dr. Jose Silao Memorial Hospital has not been implemented yet since its enactment into law in the early 90s. Records at the archives and museum management service of the House of Representatives show that the House Bill Number 26854, which eventually became R.A. 7311, was introduced and led by the then congressman Eriberto Loreto on October 2, 1989. Records further show that the said law, which was approved at the House of Representatives and the Senate on January 23, 1991 and January 23, 1992, respectively, was signed by the then President Corazon C. Aquino on March 30, 1992 and the same was entered in the o cial gazette volume 88, no. 19, page 2005 on May 11, 1992. rough the years the law was never been implemented by the provincial government. It was learned through interviews with some provincial government o cials that they dont know the existence of such law. Records at the Leyte Capitol here show that the hospital was rather renamed as Western Leyte Provincial Hospital . Board Member Emmanuel Gacis(5th dis.), who was one of the sta members of former congressman Loreto who cra ed House Bill 26854, said that the execution of the said law may have been a ected by the implementation of the Local Government Code of 1991, as the realization of such law has been overlooked. (RESTITUTO A.

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In ation rate in the province of Leyte slightly dwindled to 2.6 percent in July 2013 from 3.0 percent in the previous month, indicating a minimal decline of 0.4 percentage point. e biggest drop was noted on the in ation rate of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels by 1.5 percentage points due to the decrease on the ination rate of electricity, gas and other fuels by 3.0 percentage points from June to July 2013. is was followed by the 1.3 percentage points decrease on in ation rate of alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Other major commodity groups that likewise exhibited decline on its in ation rate were the following: furnishings, household equipment

Leytes in ation rate posts at 2.6% in July 2013

and routine maintenance of the house (-0.6 percentage point); food and nonalcoholic beverages (-0.3 percentage point); clothing and footwear (-0.1 percentage point); and health (-0.1 percentage point. Leytes purchasing power of the peso (PPP) remained at 71 centavos from February to July 2013. For more inquiries, please call telephone number 321-8392 or visit our o ce at Leyte SR Bldg., Artemio Mate Extension, Brgy. Abucay, Tacloban City. (BERNADETTE R. MONTANA)

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City Halls job order workers deployed to the city streets

TACLOBAN CITY - Job order workers of the City Hall were temporarily deployed in the streets to help law and tra c enforcers in carrying their respective duties. is was revealed by city administrator Tecson John Lim who added that the move on the transfer of assignment of the job order workers is part of the organizational development scheme being introduced in the City Hall under the administration of Mayor Alfred Romualdez. e city administrator, however, quipped that not all of the 600 job order workers hired by the City Hall were assigned to the streets. ere are still some of the job order workers assign here at the City Hall, Lim said adding that some of those given assignments outside the City Hall were also given tasks on sanitation and health-related programs of the city government. e deployment of the JOs started yesterday, which Lim described as yet on a trial stage. Lim, however, could not say as to how many JOs were assigned to the streets but hasten to add that their presence in the streets would be a big help in addressing the citys peace and order and in tra c enforcement as well enforcement on the anti-jay walking and anti-littering campaign of the city government. Earlier, some sectors in the city, notably the business sector, claimed that the street crimes like snatching have gone up. Lim said that the JOs that were deployed in the streets were given the necessary training and their identi cation cards. ey can enforce our laws, particularly on trafc enforcement, he said. But since they are still on the trial period of their new assignment, they would not yet issue any citation ticket for tra c violation, for example, he added. But eventually, they will issue a citation ticket and arrest the violators, Lim said. With them helping the law and tra c enforcers, the enforcement of laws relating to peace and order and on tra c would be strengthen, the city administrator said.We are doing to maintain our peace and order, he added. With the deployment of the JOs outside the City Hall, Lim said, workers holding plantilla or permanent positions could now work on their assignment. We are professionals here but sometimes we become too comfortable with the positions you hold and the job. What is good thing here in the city, lahat open minded, willing to adopt for the betterment, Lim said. At present, there are about 1,000 permanent employees of the city government. (JOEY A. GA-

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CSOs dont join budget process for fear of being called whistleblowers
PALO, Leyte Fear of being called whistleblowers discourages civil society organizations (CSOs) from joining budget process in the local government. In a dialogue yesterday, Eastern Visayas Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Roy Bernard Fiel said theres certain level of risks for CSOs if they would participate in bidding and procurement process. There is reluctance of CSOs to participate in the budget and procurement process because conserve them in order for the next generations to enjoy, are what DENR8 Regional Director Manolito Ragub wants the public to be aware of, according to Daloos. Earlier this year the DENR issued Administrative Order No. 201319, which sets the guidelines on eco-tourism planning and management within protected areas that include coastal, marine and wetland regions. Ecotourism as de ned in AO 2013-19 refers to a form of tourism within a they dont want to get embroiled in possible controversies, Fiel said during a consultative dialogue on crafting of handbook on CSOs participation in the budget process. Under the rule, CSOs seat as observers in the bids and awards committee with duties to ensure that bidding rules are being followed. Tiburcio Morales, cooperative sector representative in the Regional Development Council, said that CSOs might be asked as whistleblowers because natural and cultural heritage area where community participation, protection and management of natural resources, culture and indigenous knowledge, practices and environmental education and ethics as well as economic bene ts are fostered and pursued for the enrichment of host communities and satisfaction of visitors. Not all exhibitors though, are protected areas but are eco-tourism ready destinations according to Daloos. of their knowledge in budget deliberations, a comment that provoked laughter among participants. Morales was referring to whistleblowers who has rsthand knowledge on the P10 billion pork barrel scam. According to Wikipedia, a whistleblower is a person who exposes misconduct alleged dishonest or illegal activity occurring in an organization. DBM Regional Director Imelda Laceras allayed fears of CSOs, saying that theyre just observers and

not signatories of bidding documents. Also tagged as constraint in LGU-CSO engagement is the nancial di culties of CSOs, which hampers their capacities to participate systematically in decision-making and to demand openness and transparency of local authorities. CSO participants con rmed that local government have poor enabling environment for CSO participation in the development process. (SARWELL Q.
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from page 1 Seascape in Northern Samar and the GuiuanCalicoan Surf Camp in Eastern Samar. Included are four in Leyte province: Lake Danao in Ormoc City; Kalanggaman in Palompon; Hindang Cave in Hindang; and Cuatro Islas in Hindang and Inopacan Protected Landscape and Seascape. The San Pablo and San Pedro Islands in

Hinunangan, Southern Leyte is also included. In Samar province, the eco-tourism sites that are included, are the Sohoton Natural Bridge/ Natural Park in Basey Samar; Calbiga Cave/ Langon-Gobingob Cave and the Lulugayan Falls in Calbiga; and theTorpedo Boat Ride, Paranas. e exhibit will increase awareness to the tourists that these destinations are ecotourism ready and the need to

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Shortage or hoarding?
ne distinguishing characteristic of Filipinos that they retain even after years of staying In foreign lands like the United States is their near-addiction to rice as their staple food. They cant just get rid of it since, to them, major meals are not complete without rice on the table. This, seemingly, is what rice traders are taking advantage of, now that the price of this food stuff is sky-rocketing. Food authorities are saying that rice is supply is sufcient in the country, yet traders claim its otherwise, hence their constant price hikes for this commodity. They know that people in these islands consume rice like piranhas. We have no idea whom to believe. While wallowing in confusion, we cant help but espouse suspicions that there must be something wrong with how things go. What really is the

truth behind all this? Are we running out of supply, or some traders are just hoarding the stocks inside their bodegas to make it appear we run out of supply so that they can eventually command higher prices in the coming days? These are things we cant easily gure out unless the authorities will look deeper into this. Probes, if ever there are, should be done quickly as demand for rice is constantly high, and people cannot wait with hungry stomachs. Unfortunately, the cost of rice is so high it is eating up their budget which, to majority of Filipinos, is very tight. In case this soaring prices of rice is simply caused by an articial shortage done by opportunist traders, then the government should run after them since this is burdening our people nancially, aggravating their struggle with the high cost of living.

Ulog-ulog
This might be your rst time to see this compound word, and you probably wonder what it means. Well, its a Waray word which, as a noun, refers to anything one says to fool a stupid person into doing something ridiculous in order to make the latter a laughingstock in a group. The person who does this is called sadista, one who takes pleasure in another persons misery and embarrassment. The one to whom this act is done is called ulog-ulogan, a supposedly mediocre person, stupid for being ignorant, innocent, and awkwardly prideful. When this ulogulog gets too much, it could be disastrous to the victim, though the latter may try to boastfully dismiss it as nothing at all. A group of people which serves as an audience is rehim a great source of entertainment. When the group would gather together with the child around, someone would say, Ow, Ugapang is here! You know folks, this child is really skilled. Why, he can run around as fast as a horse. Look at him, come on everyone, look at him! As soon as the suggestion is given, Ugapang would dart around like a horse. Nahh, its nothing, another person might say. Dont you know that he can climb up a coconut tree just like a monkey would? Look at him, there he is! Soon indeed, Ugapang will climb a coconut tree like a monkey. And as he did all that his teasers would suggest, laughter would endlessly erupt until the audience would grow bigger

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quired for this. Its like a performance of some sort. Neither the sadista nor the ulog-ulogan will try it out unless an audience is there to watch. This makes it a form of entertainment, each of the participants drawing some sense of pleasure from it. But while the rest of them enjoy it, the victim is the most pitiful gure, for though he might get his needed attention, he is largely fooled without his knowing it. How hilarious the groups laughter gets when their object of ridicule

is shamed and, at times, pained. The atmosphere becomes more boisterous than a story-telling session, or joke sharing. If the audience is feasting on a child, though, the members should brace for the fathers rage, for if the latter appears, and gets struck with pity for his child, then the people around should beware. I never forget a child nicknamed Ugapang in our place. This child of about 8 years of age was a braggart. Some grown up, idle young men found teasing

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Reading the writing on the wall

service to the people. The current screaming scandal of the pork barrel that has practically converted our Congress into a House of Representathieves, and our lawmakers into big-time senatongs and tongressmen is a clear consequence of this attitude. And to think that we are supposed to be a Christian country, and many of our ofcials are Catholics who like to parade their Catholicity in estas and other big events! This is because we fail to read the signs of the times, the writing on the wall. We are easily taken in by ostentatious displays of goodness by our public servants and turn a blind eye to their personal weaknesses, the temptations around and the deciencies and loopholes of our systems that actually cry for proper attention. While its good always to be nice, trusting and believing, such attitude is not meant to displace our duty also to be careful and judicious in dealing with per-

In synergy, there is success

In synergy, there is success. This is a clich said over and over again. So common is this adage that some people care less about it. However, in an organization that is cloaked in dynamism and divergence in cultural, economic and even religious backgrounds, this is where all efforts is chiey anchored. A distinct group is the Junior Chamber International (JCI) which afliate national and local chapters called local organizations adhere two certain precepts called the JCI Creed. This JCI Creed is the cornerstone upon which the strength of this organization of young professionals and entrepreneurs buttresses. With the tenet Faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life as the foremost belief, the JCI members converges their cooperation and unity on oneness of ideal to be of service regardless of stature in society. To continue, the JCI Creed likewise states among others, That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nation; that Earths great treasure lies in human personality; and that service to humanity is the best work of life. Upon this bedrock is the foundation of all the events, projects and other activities of the JCI, erstwhile named Jaycees. Now carrying the tagline leading global network of young active citizens, the JCI envisions to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. Among the popular programs of the leadership organization is The Outstanding Young People, which in the Philippines advocacy dubbed as crime prevention. Before we make a condemning stare at petty criminals, we ought to take a probing look at the root cause of crimes. It is high time we arrest not just the end-offender but the primary offender as well, the one who pushed the other from committing the crime in the rst place. It is gross injustice to punish the petty shoplifter while we let go of the cheat store owner who sells overpriced and underweight goods. We need to punish not just the doer but the one who is root cause of the crime if we are serious in our advocacy and campaign to prevent crimes and arresting the real . . . criminals. Comments to alellema@ yahoo.com

WE have to learn to read the signs of the times. Its an aspect of prudence done beyond our personal affairs and going to the social and global dimensions of our life. It enables us to anticipate things and prepare ourselves for them adequately. It alerts us to overcome our naivete and complacency, and to be very alive to the challenges of our times, anticipating things and shaping the course the events. Remember Christ reproaching some people for their lack of this skill. When it is evening, you say, it will be fair weather, for the sky is red. And in the morning: Today there will be a storm, for the sky is red and lowering. You know then how to discern

the face of the sky, and can you not know the signs of the times? (Mt 16,2-3) Our usual problem is that we get contented with appearances alone, the externals, the here and now and all that, and we miss the substance and the future of things. We very often blindly follow social and fashion trends and we hardly bother about their morality and ethical implications. This attitude is sadly present in practically all aspects of our life. In our politics, for example, the players seem to be not as much interested in pursuing the common good, which is what politics is all about, as in gaining, retaining and increasing their power and inuence. Politics has become a game of powerseeking instead of seless

local annual undertaking is The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM). JCI-Philippines also conducts this annual programs Ten Outstanding Policemen of the Philippines (TOPP), The Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines (TOCP), Alay Lakad, Beyond Prison Walls, and the Youth Leadership Excellence Award (YLEA). On the lighter side, members do not only conne themselves in pure

civic activities. They also hold plenaries, fellowships, election of ofcers from the chapter up to the international levels, trainings and a lot of socializing. Annually, JCI has the Word Congress, the regional (such as Asia-Pacific) conference, the national convention and in the case of the Philippines Visayan area (Area IV Conference).

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September 10, 2013 Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Col 2:6-15; Ps 145; Lk 6:12-19

THE MISSION OF THE TWELVE

Jesus departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named apostles: Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called a Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. And he came down with them and stood on a stretch of level ground. A great crowd of his disciples and a large number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and even those who were tormented by unclean spirits were cured. Everyone in the crowd sought to touch him because power came forth from him and healed them all.

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Criminals
owner who shortchanges its customers by not giving exact changes or selling goods that are underweight to the buyer who pays the exact price. Workers who are caught slipping from work for a few minutes are readily reprimanded and punished but employers who do not pay for overtime and the exact minimum wage are looked upon with respect and admiration for getting rich in business. Authorities readily run after thieves victimizing lowly citizens who are defenseless, albeit with less success in arresting these street criminals. But authorities do not care arresting businessmen manipulating prices of prime commodities while exploiting the labor of workers who are kept overworked and underpaid. Individual households are easily punished and disconnected once caught pilfering electricity or water. But businessmen who are caught as huge thieves and pilferers of electricity and water are afforded cordial treatment that is grossly unfair and disadvantageous to those who are rightly paying their dues. The need to dig into the root causes of crime is the way to give meaning to the

OUR SOVEREIGN
It appears that many people today dont anymore believe in ouija boards, palmistry or psychic phenomena. But it is surprising that there are still lots of people who believe in paranormal and preternatural, in supplements, lucky charms, mantras or astrology charts. St. Paul says that we dont need them, for Christ supersedes them all with his sovereign power; he disarmed the principalities and powers, triumphing over them in him (Col 2:15). That power of Christ is still active in his Church founded on the twelve apostles (Lk 6:13) whom he chose. To them he transmitted his power and they passed it to their successors in the Church. Though we may believe that the power of Christ is active in the Church, perhaps, many of us believe more in objects other than Christ, such as medals, scapulars, icons, votive candles and the like. These are good objects and are called sacramentals; but in themselves they dont possess any divine power; they are only reminders of the power of Christ and excite us to deeper reliance on the sovereign power of Christ who is the head of the Church. When the whole of Satans kingdom is subject to the authority of Christ, what else can take its place? (His Word for Today, published by Paulines Publishing House, visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel.# 321-31-95) Sowers thought: When we bear Jesus in our heart, we always impart graces and blessings wherever we go. This is especially so after the Mass, Communion, the Visit to the Blessed Sacrament and the reading of the Gospel. Blessed James Alberione, Founder of the Pauline Family

Baring high crimes by high ofcials in high ofces came just timely as the country marks crime prevention. Over the years, our police authorities had xated their focus on street crimes that to some extent in this age and era are offshoots of ofcial castigation. Many of the criminals who perpetrated petty crimes are pitiful to gaze deserving pittance for their nefarious acts. The commission of crime is normally rooted on deeper causes that is concealed and remains unseen by observers whose pastime is spotting the real cause why lowly people commit crimes. Oftener than expected, perpetrators of petty crimes as pushed to fall into committing crimes because of circumstance beyond their control. Pickpockets and snatchers for instance are into the nefarious trade for in-

nate trait of being sloth, or the lack of opportunities or the unjust exploitation the working class by the wealthy and powerful. The conditions could be traced as connected to the corrupt system prevalent in government and in society, with opportunists trying to exploit the weak and powerless in order to pile riches that are often unexplainable due to its being beyond the earning capacity of the wealthy and powerful. The poor are captives of such unjust social order that they are at times pushed to obtain justice out of their helplessness. Our authorities had trained their sights on petty criminals while looking away from big time felons masquerading as honorable and decent persons. People easily condemn the shoplifter who is caught carting away small items but does not care about the store

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parishes which is at P150 a mass, the archdiocese media spokesperson said. A priest holds a mass once a day. Alvero said that the proposed allowance among priests will come from the monthly remittances from the parishes to the archdiocese. A parish generates income out of the contributions by the faithful during a mass and fees during baptismal, marriage ceremonies, among others. Meanwhile, Fr. Virgilio Caete, parish priest of Dulag town in the archdiocese, opined in his social media post that: e standard living allowance will be part of the nancial reform initiated by the archdiocese to overhaul the revenue system and to provide a stable nancial support to its priests. With the increase of the number of parishes, the mushrooming of mission stations, and the e ect of intensive evangelization and catechesis, it is hoped that this seemingly impossible venture could be smoothly carried to the bene t of the whole archdiocese. Adjustments might be demanded the way priests live their lives, he added. On the part of the parishioners, the burden of maintaining the budget for the operational expenses of the church and the maintenance needs of the Parish Church will have to be assumed by them through a sustained fund raising like: pledges, love o ering, tithes, second collections, or if possible income generating projects, utilizing land resources, or capital for entrepreneurship. Considering that 50% of taxable income will be remitted to the chancery and the rising cost of operational expenses, the finance councils will have to be pro-active, creative and resourceful. It seems the idea of SLA is to force parish priests or priests in general to focus in ministry and not be burdened with financial management. The broader and deeper objective is that parish communities be fully conscious and responsible for the needs and sustenance of the parish, and to cross over from a transactional mind-set, to a stewardship mindset, Fr. Caete said.

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ZAMBOANGA CITY - (3rd update, 9:27 a.m.) Zamboanga City police arrested 11 members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) following a predawn clash with the military on Monday, the City Government said. Zamboanga City Mayor Isabelle Climaco-Salazar earlier announced that classes and operations of government o ces within the city are suspended Monday due to the clash. At least one soldier was killed while at least six others, together with four policemen, were wounded during the encounter. e Philippine Information Agency (PIA) reported that at least 30 individuals were held hostage, including children. e City Government also asked residents to call its hotline to report suspicious activity. Major Harold Cabunoc, commander of the Philippine Armys 7th Civil Relations Group, said the encounter occurred at 1:45 a.m. Cabunoc also tweeted to ask for prayers for the soldier killed during the encounter. Armed Forces spokesman Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said in a radio interview they are verifying if some MNLF members managed to enter the city proper. Zamboanga City secured its city hall to prevent MNLF ghters from entering and declaring so-called independence. PIA said the MNLF demanded to march to Zamboanga City Hall so they can display their ag to declare their independence. Radio reports quoted the Philippine National Police in Zamboanga Peninsula as saying the situation remained tense as of 8 a.m. In a radio interview, Task Force Zamboanga head Col. Andrelino Colina

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Zamboanga clash kills 1, shuts down city

said the MNLF is trying to move forward to the center of the city. Also, it said the clashes with government troops frightened residents, with the MNLF reportedly bringing with them weapons such as rocket-propelled grenades. Earlier radio reports said armed followers of MNLF chairman Nur Misuari approached the city via Barangay Mariki, a coastal area. Residents in Mariki and two other areas were evacuated. e mayor said she has given instructions to arrest armed persons who have no license to carry rearms. Also, the city alerted its barangay tanods and Bantay Dagat against the possible entry of more MNLF members from the coastal areas. Zamboanga city police also urged residents to report anything unusual to police at 991-5656. Police

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that will implement it. Many dioceses in the country have already done this, like in Manila, they have standard living allowances. is will also be big help for us. At least well be assured that we will be receiving something every month. At present, priests relied on contributions in the locality where they are assigned Also included on this scheme is Archbishop John Du, who serves as the titular head of the Palo archdiocese which covers Leyte with the dioceses of Naval in Biliran, Calbayog in Samar, Borongan in Eastern Samar and Catarman in Northern Samar as su rangan. Du, who was installed at his position on 2012, is currently the treasurer of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. e region has about 1.3 million Catholics. e standard living allowance scheme is still under study by a committee headed by Father Stephen Pesado and the priests from the Chancery O ce, which is based in Palo town, Leyte. But Alvero said that the plan is most likely to be approved and to be implemented by next year. Based on the plan, the priests of the archdiocese will receive a monthly allowance of about P10,000, Alvero said. is is good because all of us priests will receive the same amount of allowance every month, Alvero said. We can now expect a monthly decent monthly allowance, he added, referring to the proposed monthly allowance. He said that at present, the priests allowance varies, depending on the area of his parish. Priests at the Santo Nio Parish, where Alvero is among the assisting priests, receives an allowance of P300 a mass which is relatively higher compare to the priests coming from other

said some residents are trapped at Barangay Sta. Catalina, where some MNLFs were situated. Meanwhile, the security situation in Zamboanga City a ected all inbound ights to the area, PIA reported. In an advisory, Cebu Paci c said it canceled its ight from Tawi-Tawi to Zamboanga City and put on hold its other scheduled ights to and from there for the day. Due to the current security situation in Zamboanga, CEB has cancelled ight 5J 840 Tawi-Tawi to Zamboanga this morning. e rest of the ights to and from Zamboanga today have been put on hold, it said. Cebu Paci c advised a ected passengers to rebook their ights within 30 days with no penalties, or opt for full travel fund or full refund.(SUNNEX)

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Regional quali ers were Pilipinas Shell Terminal (Tacloban), Green Core Geothermal, Corp. (Ormoc) and Petron depot (Tacloban). e regional quali ers were endorsed because of their exemplary environmental performance and for going beyond mere compliance with existing

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environmental laws and regulations, Lagunzad said. ese companies have not faced a single complaint in the DENRs Pollution Adjudication Board in the past three years, Lagunzad added. She added that the awards are part of the PEPP, which covers public and private industrial and commercial establishments, including agri-industrial facilities, manufacturing There are elements that can be dangerous, and we have to learn how to avoid them or convert them into something useful. Obviously, for this skill we need to have the proper criteria. Yes, we can use all the sciences and arts with their corresponding technologies for this purpose. Lets hope that we develop an interdisciplinary approach to things, since world trends are not anymore as simple as black and white. But we need to realize also that the ultimate standard would be the doctrine of our Christian faith and morals. Thats where we get a clear picture of what is good or bad, just or unjust, as given and dened by God himself, the Creator. Thats where we go beyond the realm of opinions and go to the absolute truths. Thats why a continuing catechesis and evangelization, starting with oneself, then the family and other higher entities, is always a necessity. We can never enough of it, since life will always present new challenges, questions and issues. And more than just studying the doctrine, what is necessary is for everyone to try his best to acquire and develop the virtues in an

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sons and assessing things. We can also say the same things about the world of business and economics, where very often we take things for granted until problems, which start small and tolerable, blow up into destructive crises. Same with the world of spirituality and piety. The need for ongoing formation, for continuing renewal and conversion is often neglected or done pro forma alone. And the supporting structure to facilitate this need is also often neglected. So what can you expect? We have to learn to be discerning of how things are running. Many good and bad things go together, like the gospel parable about the wheat and the weeds.

companies is is a way of expressing gratitude to companies committed to environmental protection through various business practices. eir policies on self-monitoring and self-regulation deserve to be recognized and emulated by other companies, she said. In 2009, EMB has recognized eight companies and the number of awardees have increased to 18 in 2012. e PEPP, pursuant

to DENR Administrative Order 2003-14 is a DENR partnership program with industries , in cooperation with the other environment-related agencies , aimed to support industry self-regulation towards improved environmental performance. e PEPP seeks to provide a package of incentives and reward mechanisms to industries in e ective voluntary self-regulation and improved environmental performance.
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In synergy...
In this Areacon, chapters and members are duly recognized for their best effort. Above all these is the time for fellows to bond with one another. This past weekend, the JCI-Visayas Area Conference was held, hosted by JCI-Tacloban. As expected, LOs were conferred their most deserved yet highly coveted awards and merits. Group and individual awards is a driving force that eggs on members to do better in the implementation of their respective projects. Moored on the JCI principle One year to lead, chapter presidents put their best foot forward to bring out the best in their chapter, endless way. Thats the only way we can see and judge things properly. As St. Paul once said, only a spiritual man can discern spiritual realities and their corresponding morality. The carnal man would have no real interest in the spiritual and supernatural. Lets see if we can develop a keen sense of reading the writing on the wall.

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and bigger. Surely, this is one practice that should be stopped. Authorities should ban it, or better yet, penalize the sadistas like those who are found guilty of bullying. Why, it is inhuman, and it risks the life of the victim. Its not a good culture that we need to preserve, like some traditional songs or dances. It is a stain in our practices that ought to be removed. It simply is unpleasant, from whatever angle we may view it.

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which are duly acknowledged during the Areacon, Natcon, Aspac (in case of Asia), and World Congress. The Areacon last weekend in Tacloban was a huge success, with almost two hundred delegates from Western, Central and Eastern Visayas regions converging for this annual gathering of fun and excitement. This feat is an embodiment of the precept In synergy, there is success. So long as the members have the so-called unity of purpose and the members know what he or she has to do, success in event like this is inevitable. This was what has become of the 33rd Visayas Area Conference, led by Area vice president Rodolfo RJay Baclay Jr, RVP Dionisio Balintong Jr, JCI-Tacloban president Peluchi Jessamine Sinaca and Areacon director Anna Liza Salinas. The contribution of each ofcer and member is equally worthy of distinct recognition. Without them all, the Areacon would not have become a feather in their cap. All these are likewise the fruition of what leadership training is the JCI way.

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