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vol. xix, no. 49

AKB files bill to extend terms of barangay chiefs

The AKO Bicol Party List (AKB) filed House Bill 6055 which aims to extend the term of barangay captains from three years to five years. This bill has already been approved by the House Committee on Local Government.
Rep. Rodel Batocabe of AKB said that the extension of the term gives barangay captains more leeway in projects and in the administration of their respective constituencies.
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Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo assisted by DILG bicol Director blandino M. Maceda (left), awarding to League of Municipalities of the Philippines (cam. norte chapter) president and Daet Mayor tito Sarte Sarion the replica of the P1 million check for winning first place (1st to 3rd class category) the Seal of Good Housekeeping award on Friday (June 1) at La Piazza convention center in Legazpi city. the DILG thru Seal of Good Housekeeping recognizes LGU Daet in valuing the fundamentals of good governance essential in local public administration and development.

Farmer-irrigators group elect officers, trustees

NAGA CITY --- Leaders of various irrigators associations (IA) in the Bicol region have chosen their new set of officers and trustees in an election held Wednesday, May 30 at the regional office of the National Irrigation Administration in Naga City. Elected officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Bicol Region Confed-

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(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International is PICPA past president and Hall-of-Famer, past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee). ISSUES: The on-going impeachment trial of no less than the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has opened many issues that obviously require remedial legislation. First and foremost is the matter of refining the procedures for impeachment trials clarifying whether such proceedings are subject to intervention by the Supreme Court. It came to the fore because this time no less than the highest magistrate is on trial. One other law that need urgent refinements is our Anti-Money Laundering Law - on the issue of whether the gathered reports of AMLAC may be divulged and under what and whose authority. To our mind the substantial rationale is national security. Thus, the question that may be asked is: Is the trial of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court a matter of national security? May the Ombudsman legally order the AMLAC to reveal some of its gathered transactions of public officials? OMBUDSMAN: The Office of the Ombudsman (formerly Tanodbayan) is a constitutional creation. Said office owes its birth on a specific provision in our 1987 Constitution. The enabling law seems to have given the Ombudsman expansive powers to the extent that said officer can possibly go on a witch-hunt against both foe and friend alike. The chilling question in the minds of government officials is if it is CJ Corona today, could my case also come up someday?

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Weekly Reflection

FR. ALLAN S. FENIX

Chief Justice On Trial

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Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATAN
The constitutional provision on the Ombudsman was proposed by Law Dean Rodolfo Robles (of Quezon). He based his proposal on similar provisions in the constitutions of several European countries. The purpose is to institutionalize the anti-graft campaign of the government making the office so strong that it can even go against powerful politicians and personalities. The present posture against CJ Renato Corona is a classic example of what the Ombudsman is empowered to do! BIRS PREMYO: The tax collection agency (BIR) has long been conducting a nationwide raffle with the participants simply using the official receipts they have received for (purchase) transactions from business entities. It turned out that with the aid of computers, the BIR National Office is now able to check whether the issued receipts are genuine, and if the issuers are legitimate (registered) business companies that were given BIR authority to print official receipts. BIR has discovered many types of anomalies in connection with the Premyo sa Recibo. There are many issued receipts that came from booklets that lack authority to print. Worse, the issuer business enterprise is not registered with BIR. In the end, there are also findings that transactions even if covered with properly printed receipts are not reflected in the (audited) financial statements submitted to BIR and to SEC. COMPLIANCE: Opinions Unlimited reiterates its standing advice that business companies should strictly follow the applicable laws and regulations as regards their transactions. Reliance on the old areglo system must now be discarded and in its place, full compliance and factual reporting are called for. The best way to fight corruption in our government is to submit legal, accurate reports and to identify the evil elements who are pushing taxpayers to the wall so they may just agree to their graft suggestions. As external auditors, we consistently advise our clients to pay the correct taxes that they are liable for. BIR examiners are aware of our professional instructions to all our auditee-entities. During tax examination periods, we represent them in the determination of their deficiency taxes (if any). We advise them to settle all their verified tax liabilities even as we warn them to dispute any further demand for offbooks settlement. It was Gat Jose P. Rizal who said walang mangaalipin kung walang magpapaalipin! WISDOM: There are no small people, small tasks or small responsibilities when we are in the service of God.

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The life of every human person revolves around three main areas in which each of them, at the same time, is interrelated and integrated to the three divine persons of the Holy Trinity. They are the church ( the Father ), the family (the Son ) and society ( the Holy Spirit ). The church, structurally speaking, is the house of God where we gather on Sundays, feast days and other special occasions to get nourish with the precious body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ- the Holy Eucharist. This kind of habit is akin to our going back to our own childhood family homes specially during the holidays and holy days of the Holy Week, Christmas and patronal feast days... It is a reunion where we share and get the strength to carry on well up to the end our own individual missions. The church is where we gather at the feet of our Father and learn from him. We listen to God, the Father, while he teaches and guides us with his words to where we should go- to his Kingdom in heaven. While reflecting on this matter, I remember one occasion whereby, while I was walking around our seminary premises, I happened to see and encounter, after a long time of not seeing each other, a former seminary colleague who was just sitting by savoring the silence that his former home could offer him. He said that, whenever he wants solace and peace from the noise and crowd that the secular world gives him, he always makes it a point to run to this place. To just be there calm and contented... The church is also the place where our parents, the parents of our parents... one day, with their whole entourage and other invited visitors, received the sacrament of Matrimony to embark on their own long journey of a family life. The family is where everything started. It is first school. It is the seedbed of vocation where many of our priests and religious first heard the call and, in time, accept the sacrament of the Holy Orders. It is where for most, like their own parents, decided to be parents themselves loving and caring for the children that God will entrust to them. For the rest, it is also where they chose the vocation to be singleblessed. ... that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us,.... John 17: 21 The family is the genuine venue of our salvation where Jesus Christ is the savior. Thats why, divorce and many other forms of separation has no place in the Catholic family. Jesus Christ wants all to be one and no number two, three... The family, the smallest unit of society, must be ONE. One day, a mother came and told me that how she wish that her son can also be a priest someday. I asked; Why? She answered that our present society is such in a mess. She doesnt want him to undergo the same sorry experience. The society is the extension of both the church and the family. It is the larger version of both and where the Holy Spirit works. The society is the office of the Holy Spirit. With humans fallen nature, our society had regress and fallen into the darkness of lies and ignorance. Everywhere in our society, one can see how the truth is blurred and blinded. It needs the Holy Spirit as its sanctifier. It is the mission of the Holy Spirit to sanctify and make us all into saints. We were all, like St. Augustine, once sinners, but are now converted to be saints fit for the Kingdom of God, our true home and our family. We live together with the Holy Trinity for it moves and works actively around our church, our family and our society.

trust a stranger? no, never!

TRUST a total stranger? Decades ago, yes. In the rural areas before, even total strangers were more often given a red carpet welcome by the host- the best food, the only bed in the house-while the whole family occupied the bamboo floor at night. That was hospitality at its best. This beautiful Filipino tradition is, alas, not true anymore, a thing of the past.Go to a barrio and seek a nights lodging from a family and chances are, you will be told, politely of course, to go seek a lodging at a pension house. Do not interpret it as rudeness or arrogance or lack of civility. The family is just careful.The houseowner does not want to become a victim of criminals posing as harmless travelers. In Legazpi City years ago, a man sought a nights lodging at an acquaintances house. At midnight, the guest secretly fled with the familys valuables. There are stories of strangers murdering those who have given them food and shelter. Distant relatives are sometimes turned away by their own kin who have not seen them for a while because of fear of strangers. In Legazpi City again, where crimes are not exactly uncommon, strangers are not easily trusted. But despite this, some have still fallen in their trap. A lady teacher lost her appliances including a finely crafted narra dining table to strangers who told her maid they were sent by her employer to borrow the items.The unsuspecting maid allowed the men inside who quickly emptied the dining room with whatever things of value they could lay their hands on and

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escaped, one of them even waving to the maid. If you ask me if I trust strangers, I do not and will not. I have not been victimized by thieves posing as friendly strangers but the stories involving such slimy creatures have given me enough reminders not to accept their friendship. Long ago in my barrio, total strangers were always treated well.They were served food and given the only bed in the house in the evening, a trust the strangers did not fail to return. There was this man who said he was the son of a datu who strayed into a neighbors house during a fiesta.The family served him food and looked after his other needs as if he were a long lost kin, never inquiring about his identity, where he came from, why he was in the barrio. That is no longer true today. ****** I did not know that CJ Corona had led a very simple life in obedience to the Constitution that public officials should lead modest lives. In his testimony at the impeachment

trial days before his conviction,he said he did not have a helper at home, an air-con room, a private car. But the impeachment court was not convinced. I, too, have found it hard to swallow his tale of penury and want. In a country where public men have the bad habit of using government resources for personal benefits, he may be the exception. But again, the impeachment court did not agree with him. It is not surprising why the country has gotten a notorious tag: the most corrupt in Asia. The most guilty, of course,are not you and me but those in the upper perches of government, the high and the mighty officials. When the impeachment court voted to convict Corona, it does not mean that with this once in a blue moon miracle, another miracle is about to unfurl. If Lady Justice has assumed a fresh image as an impartial dispenser of justice, it does not also mean that the cancer in our society has been thoroughly wiped out. But if all the greedy officials, the human crocodiles, are sent to jail without delay for their crimes, the promise of a new dawn will be at hand. That is, however, easier said than done. The sincerity of PNoy will be the biggest factor in the realization of this dream. But he has very limited time. Will six years be enough? Can he accomplish in six years what the previous regimes have failed to bring to fruition?

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New Zealand, more commonly known as Aotearoa by its natives, the Maoris, means the land of the long white cloud. Pristine and majestic in beauty, the land has an environment second to none and is considered a haven away from the usual hustle and bustle evident in busy countries found in the first world. About the size of Japan, New Zealand only has a surprising 4.4 million total population, migrants included. A multi-cultural country, its refreshing to note that English is its main medium of language. New Zealand features an extraordinary geography and a diverse, beautifully-laid out landscape. In stark contrast to its highly urbanized cities and technologically advanced society are its lush rainforests, vast & verdant farmlands, high mountain ranges and sub-tropical beaches that are famously picture-perfect. Considered as the youngest country to be discovered by man, New Zealands culture is a rich mix of Maori & Polynesian tradition with influences from the British and European customs. Its people are simply known as Kiwis, in homage to its national bird & fruit of the same name. Astonishing fact about this country is that its total cattle population reaches over 40 million in number which gives a ratio of cattle to human at 11:1. Noteworthy to mention that aside from cattle, there are 7 million sheep all around New Zealand. Home of the Middle Earth- notably coined from the movie Lord of the Rings, New Zealands Matamata, a rural town in North Island, was the location set for the movie. Now called The Hobbiton Village, the area still features the Hobbit holes or houses as can be seen from the movie and has now become a famed tourist attraction. With first-rate healthcare, education and social services available for all, it is of no wonder why this country is now one of the most preferred by migrants the world over. New Zealand is currently ranked as one of the least corrupt countries alongside Denmark & Singapore. Wellington, a beautiful, windy city is the countrys capital; however, its neighbouring city, Auckland, holds the rank as the 4th in the Worlds 50 best cities to live list. Discover New Zealand. Whether to study, work, and migrate as a family or simply to visit and explore this beautiful country, seek the expertise of immigration consultancy firms to get concise guidelines on the different general pathways to enter NZ. Always ensure to discuss matters with a Licensed Immigration Adviser to become a protected and confident migrant. New Zealand Immigration Help Service (NZIHS) specializes in immigration concerns and processes with two in-house Immigration Advisers Authority(IAA) licensed advisers. Interested applicants can schedule for a
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we would like to invite you on our seminar entitled Pathways to new Zealand every tuesday, thursday and Saturday at 10am or 2pm. You may choose your preferred schedule. this is a free seminar. Please ensure that you call our office to reserve a seat. Kindly bring also a copy of your resume. otherwise, if you want a detailed evaluation of your chance, you may book for a one on one consultation with our Licensed Immigration adviser. this is a personalized assessment of your qualification. A consultation fee applies. For more information, you may call our office at 811 8472 or 0932 869 4357.

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tours and travel In Focus

The 25th season of the American T.V. reality show Survivor Philippines have recently wrapped up its filming in the famous Gota Beach Resort in Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Worth mentioning is the fact that this T.V. reality show is among the top 20 rated show in the United States of America. Approximately, its T.V. viewers are 30 million at any given time. This contributed to a certain extent why Gota Beach Resort and other island resorts in the Caramoan Peninsula is now the top destination for world class aqua-sports competition. Survivor as a reality T.V. show have boosted the arrival of foreign tourists in Camarines Sur. Their coming is unprecedented in the history of our province. As Bicolanos we have our reasons to be proud and jubilant for this emergence of Camarines Sur as a popular and renowned tourist haven. Gota Beach Resort was recently chosen as one of the ten most famous and best beaches in the world. This is a signal honor for the Philippines most particularly the province of Camarines Sur. No less than CNN. GO a popular and widely read online travel magazine of Cable News Network have confirmed this accolade given to Camarines Sur. As emphasized by various tourism stakeholders in BICOL coming from the public and private sector we should not rest on our present laurels of tourism development in our province. There must be a continuing mechanism in sustaining what Camarines Sur has accomplished tourism wise. Our leaders should put aside partisan politics. They must go all out in supporting and be counted in following a course of action that will not only enrich the local tourism industry but more so in the complimentary activities and programs that goes with growth and development. Other tourism sites and destinations in the five districts of Camarines Sur must be improved and enhanced with government agencies, peoples organizations, microentrepreneurs, workers, cooperatives, needed in staging international triathlon which had been hosted by Camarines Sur through the years. This in effect must be sustained for tourism to work and enhance the quality of life of our people most specially those who are near the tourism growth area. One problem however which must be attended to and corrected if we are really sincere in attracting tourists are the deficiencies of our airline companies that have been found to be wanting. Our efforts in bringing in tourists will be for naught if passengers will experience flight delays and missing luggage. These are complaints on how airline companies are conducting their operations. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) with special mention to its subsidiary agency the Air Transportation Office (ATO) are under obligation to strictly enforce standards in the delivery of services of airline companies. The adoption of customer service practices being enforced in other progressive countries like U.S.A, U.K., Japan and South Korea must at all times be observed. Airline passengers in these countries are promptly informed about delays and the cause of such delays. When flights are delayed for an hour provision for food is made available. If it is delayed for up to four hours hotel accommodation is provided. All of these measures can also be done here in our country. What is needed is the political will to correct the mistakes of those who are directly involved in dealing with airline passengers. When their flights are delayed and/or cancelled and when their luggage is offloaded they must be informed beforehand to avoid the hassles of inconvenience. Customer satisfaction must at all times be given priority. In so doing, rapport between the Airline Company and passengers most especially tourists will result in a win-win situation.

non-Stop work but Happy

Thursday, I was on my way with friends to Manila for some very urgent work. Friday was work day in a studio for a shoot that winded after many good takes. Unfortunately, the car that took us there was on coding that day. . So, there was no way to infiltrate Makati although else where, we used windows. Saturday, we were bound for Batangas, specifically San Juan. The Iriga Biking Team participated in an extreme bike challenge and the Iriga Team made it at the top slot. In the team were city Administrator Atty. Aldo Turiano, Planning Officer Benjie Gonzales, city treasurer Jean bongon, city engineer Jake alvaro, young businessmen Ryan nagrampa and Jayson ballesteros, Mayor Madels son, brendan, and the Mayors brother, engr. Ronald Felix Gang-gang alfelor, It was impossible to stay under the sun and watched the bike challenge because of time and personal constraints. We were given the favor of getting billeted in a resort which provided us with the simple convenience of a home atop a treehouse. With the unbearable heat, we had however, bottomless supply of water and of course, endless chikahan and continuous watch for Jun-Jun. (read good looking hombre) to the delight of Peter Lagyap, Irigas very efficient event coordinator, nono Lopez and ayie abao. But the best company was provided by Iriga City Tourism Officer Nona Vanessa M. Santiago and City Human Resources Officer, Dr. Nenet Boyles-Berina who make a very compatible duo. bryan Gazmen is such a likeable teeneager who is all energy as tintin Villareal can tell without batting an eyelash. A. As. But our trip rested in the hands of Harold Manlapaz and bong amoroso who switched as pilots. With the bike challenge finished and the Iriga Team getting the coveted the plum award, we found ourselves bound for homethe family of the Secretary to the Mayor Ruben de los Santos and other Iriguenos who lent support to the team that competed. It was another long trip but we arrived Iriga safe and sound. Sunday, I took my family (daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Y, 4th year, Z, 3rd year and X, Grade I. who cajoled me for an SM Naga trip and buy them sturdy footwear that could guarantee use for a school year. The following Monday, with Myrna Larcena, senior tourism officer and warren oliva of PIO, I made my first trip to the district jail of BJMP and notwithstanding the bad road, the trip was fine after all. Email jokeebotor_reyes@yahoo.com

DR. MARILISSA J. AMPUAN

President, Bicol Association of Tourism and Hospitality Educators (BATHE)

non-government organizations, civil society groups, the academe, including print and broadcast media doing its share in making things happen for the good of our people. Caramoan Peninsula with its pristine and beautiful beaches typified by its world renowned Gota Beach Resort has what it takes to be the centerpiece of the tourism program. This tourism growth area can be converted into an integrated family resort just like Sentosa the island Resort in Singapore. The conversion could rake in dollars for our government and our people with the expected foreign tourist arrivals that would come every now and then to Camarines Sur. If realized this would be the answer to the thrust of our government to bring in millions of foreign tourists to our country just like what Sentosa had experienced for Singapore. The eco-tourism program of our province will benefit most with this expectation in view of the fact that Caramoan Peninsula is known for its turquoise and lush vegetation awaiting every tourist that would come to our shores. Added to this is the fact that our province have shown the way and is tried and tested in hosting various sporting events. Particularly it has the manpower

english for everyday Use

by LaLLIe aMoRoSo-JaRDIneL Zeferino arroyo High School San agustin, Iriga city I believe what an acquaintance of mine related to me. She is, by profession, a media practitioner specializing in Public Relations. Since the profession is highly demanding and even competitive, she told me that she has some kind of a secret weapon and that is, being able to speak English correctly and sometimes, when asked for, she adopts a twangan American twang or an English twang depending on who she is talking to. And she gets attended to, respected even and all because she puts up a good impression with her correct command of English, which is, still the language in business as it is in the academe. I do not want to presume that one can be intimidating if he speaks good English but maybe it does. Whether I am agreeable or not. English is still the best medium of communication in the business world as it is in the academe. As teachers and not just English teachers, we are impressed by students who speak English correctly, Precisely because practically all subjects use the language in teaching the course. Whether it is science or mathematics, teaching is carried out in English. Funny but believable that even in teaching Filipino as a language, the teacher is sometimes forced to use English to be better understood. For example, it is easier understood if one says Department of National Defense than Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa. We understand east more than silangan or west more than kanluran. We are much at home saying Twenty Thousand Twelve rather than Dalawamput Libo at Labing Dalawa. Whew! Correct me if my Filipino is wrong. No wonder now. a lot of our young people use Taglish (Tagalog-English) or Enggalog (English-Tagalog). English can be used everyday and be able to meet our need to be understood. The way it is, English is slowly getting Filipinized. It means that we Filipinos now speak English the Filipino way and maybe developed an identity. Unfortunately, however, sometimes, we do not get understood. A foreigner will not understand CR which to us is Comfort Room. It is only in the Philippines where comfort room is used when internationally, comfort room is better understood as rest room or powder room or plain toilet. We say T Y when saying Thank You produces a very happy sound, so to say. And where in the world but in the Philippines has electricity a color and that is brown. We are the only people who use brownout when there is no electric power. Ironically, salvage to us. Filipinos means to be killed or liquidated
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DenR enlist UPLb to produce 100 tons of Friendly Fungus

True to its mission of ensuring the success of the National Greening Program (NGP), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has enlisted the expertise of the University of the Philippines-Los Banos in Laguna for the manufacture of some 100 tons mykovam from May 2012 to April 2013. Mykovam is a fungusbased fertilizer developed by UPLB that enable planted seedlings to survive in the most adverse conditions by naturally improving their root surfaces. Under the memorandum of agreement recently signed between DENR Secretary Ramon Paje and UPLB Chancellor Rex Victor Cruz, the mykovam production will be undertaken by UPLBs National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH) with the DENR providing the amount of P8 million for the upgrading of BIOTECHs facilities. This undertaking affirms DENRs resolve to employ science if only to secure NGPs success, Paje said, adding that NGPs goal of rehabilitating some 1.5 million

hectares of denuded forestlands hinges on the application of the fungus-based root inoculants which form colonies of microscopic beneficial fungus on plant roots. Paje explained that past greening programs failed because science was not well factored into the program, particularly matured technologies like the development of mykovam, which was developed by combining eight

types of mycorrhizal strains. The fertilizer was found to have the most beneficial qualities for tree species to be planted under the NGP, especially for indigenous tree species like acacia, agoho, batino, balete, kamagong, molave, mayapis, tindalo, balete, ilang-ilang, talisai and toog. Under the aegis of this agreement, the governments agenda to promote science-

based rehabilitation of our forestlands has taken a leap forward, Paje said, adding that the application of mykovam and cloning of tree seedlings will address the rehabilitation of denuded forestlands. Last year the NGP raised and planted some 93.26 million tree seedlings in some 128,696 hectares of open and denuded forestland. This represented 28.7 percent above its 100,000-hectare target for 2011 with five million of which consisted of indigenous species like acacia, mayapis, molave, tindalo, toog, and teak. According to Dr. Nely Aggangan, head of BIOTECHs Biotechnology for Agriculture and Forestry Program, mykovam has the ability to bring dead soil back to life particularly acidic soil which is a common condition of degraded soil in the Philippines. Even tree seedlings in mine tailings pond survived and grew when aided with mykovam with a ratio of one sack of compost soil treated with mykovam per tree, Aggangan said, referring to the legume trees planted for the reforestation project of Atlas Mining Corp. for their tailing pond area in Toledo, Cebu.

SM KIDDIE SANTACRUZAN

NAGA CITY -- Members of the academe, leaders of various farmers organizations, media, and other stakeholders attended the Modern Agricultural Biotechnology seminar held at the Avenue Plaza Hotel here on Monday (May 28). The activity was spearheaded by the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines (BCP) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in coordination with the Department of Agriculture Regional Office. The activity endeavors to promote the safe and responsible use of modern

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by anaLIZa S. MacatanGaY biotechnology and to serve as a vehicle for government to attain its national development goals in terms of food security, poverty alleviation, improved health care, sustainable development, and most importantly, ensure the protection of the environment in the midst of the rising technology. Atty. Marito T. Bernales, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) President said that the university strongly support this laudable act of the government and other sectors in bringing into fore this golden opportunity to help modernize agriculture. We, at CBSUA, just like any other state universities and colleges (SUCs), had been mandated to provide professional training and to promote research and extension services and enhance progressive leadership in the field of agriculture, among others, as internal initiatives and in collaboration with other agencies, both government and private. Modern agricultural biotechnology is being eyed

The 24 little reynas in their most lovely gowns and the 8 angels of the Southbridges Learning center charmed shoppers when they paraded around the mall and presented later at the SM event center during the SM city nagas celebration of the traditional Flores de Mayo thru the Kiddie Santacruzans last May 30 (Sat.). the cadets who held the arc for the little participants were from the Rotc units of the naga college Foundation, camarines Sur Polytechnic colleges, University of Saint anthony and central bicol State University of agriculture.

as an effective option to increase farmers input, enhance farmers income, and contribute to local development. One of the invited speakers, Dr. Antonio Alfonso, PhilRice Chief Science Research Specialist and team leader of the Golden Rice Project, discussed the importance of promoting the new breed of golden rice, which he said is the solution to the malnutrition problem being faced by our countrymen. Golden rice is a new type of rice that contains beta carotene, which is a rich source
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nabua Diarrhea cases under control - RHU

After weeks of battling with diarrhea cases, patients downed with the said disease and confined in different hospitals in the nearby municipalities started going home after medications and treatment were administered to them.
Maria Consuelo Loquias, Nabua Rural Health Unit 2 Midwife confirmed that based on their monitoring, most of the affected residents had already checked out of the hospital and are now recuperating after days of confinement. As of Tuesday (May 29), we have monitored at least three patients who were already discharged. Everyday we see to it that we conduct house visitations. We also conduct day-to-day monitoring with regards to their health status and found out that we dont have any additional cases of diarrhea in addition to the reported cases earlier, Loquias said. Nabua Mayor Delia Simbulan said that the local government unit, in coordination with their municipal health office has already taken immediate measures to control the spread of the said disease. We cautioned the residents from getting water from the deep well, which could be the possible source of the bacteria, and we told them to drink mineral water instead pending the result of the water samples sent to the Department of Health by our rural health units. Chlorination of water sources and distribution of stock solution is now ongoing, Simbulan said in an interview. Dr. Stephen Beltran, Nabua Rural Health Physician has confirmed last week that more or less 70 residents from Barangays La Purisima, Sto. Domingo, and Malawag were affected with diarrhea. Three patients died while in the hospital. Dr. Beltran said that water contamination could be the possible cause of the disease since the residents are using a deep well as a communal water source. The sole water source of the residents is a deep well where they get water for drinking, washing and bathing. There could also be fecal contaminants since septic tanks are located meters away from the water source. We have already instructed the residents to make use of the stock solutions to deter further cases of diarrhea, Beltran added. Most of the barangay residents can not afford to pay for water services, settling themselves in using water pumps instead. -Analiza S. Macatangay

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Volunteer firefighters of the Chin Po Tong Volunteer Fire brigade (cPtVFb) pose on stage after winning 1st Place in the Fast Deployment and 3rd Place in the Hose Throw and Hose Relay categories of the recently concluded 3rd Textfire Olympics held at the Mall of Asia Pasay City,

where 38 volunteer fire brigades competed for honors. In photo are team members (left to right): Inggo Gutierrez; Vincent Lo; Ronald cheng; Sherwin Sy; Junior tan; Jeffrey Jao; william belleca ( cPtVFb Fire Marshall); Joshue belleca; JJ azana; Robert Dy, and Jerome Dykaw.

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june 3 - 9, 2012

DOLE: 40% of new grads in Bicol to find jobs

by MaRLon a. LoteRte LEGAZPI CITY -- At least 40 percent of the more than 26,000 graduates of the recently concluded school year will have jobs within the year, while the remaining 60 percent of these graduates may be placed in the succeeding two years or so. This, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office here, is a conservative projection of the job placement and employment trend that may be seen in the region for the next three years. DOLE-5 regional director Nathaniel V. Lacambra said that the employment plight, of what is said to be Bicol labors fresh meat, will rely mostly on the ability of the regions local job market in absorbing the graduates and the open mindedness of the graduates in overseas work. The number of graduates of school year 2011-2012 was based on the records of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). DOLE-5 has utilized the CHED data in determining or devising strategies in responding to address the unemployment trend brought about by the influx of newly grads. If the current economic situation in the region continues to rise steadily in the areas of construction, tourism and services industry, then we can say that the region is actually ready to absorb at least 30 percent of the graduates. From there we can strategize on how to place the remaining bulk Lacambra added. In the management conference of DOLE regional and provincial officials as well as employment focal persons early this month, Lacambra directed all the agencys attached bureaus to have a close coordination with CHED, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), city and municipal business licensing divisions and the Department of Tourism (DOT) benchmarking the graduates courses, skills competency and possible vacancies available region wide. The data gathering strategy will provide DOLE-5 a perspective of the employment needs and trends of the region thereby creating room for a more direct response on how to place new and future graduates. Raymond Cadis-Velasco, 19 years old, a native of Aroroy, Masbate, fourth year
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SUmmer Beach reUnion

Members of Quezon-Camarines High School Batch72 had their batch reunion last May 26 and 27 at Villa Maruja Resort in Pasacao, camarines Sur. Shown in photo (sitting, l-r) : Salve empleo-Villela, benigno Genio, Isagani de Guzman, nancy olao-Rentoy, wilfredo Dulfo, Susan Flores-Villaronte, Georgia LabayMendieta, Marilyn basco-abin, Rafael abengoza and

teresita Quijano-abarquez. (standing, l-r) : nenivetch A. Sear, Teofila Postre-Belarmino, Tobias Severa, Maria abraham-abin, bernardino Juarez, betchayda arroyo-cadiz, nora aes, erlinda Vela-Guinto, eloisa alcoy-Ruga, Manuel boyet Pormento, Marilou tipayMaristanes, evelyn Morandarte-babar and Ma. cristina Genio-neo. (not in photo): Dimphna Silva-Salazar.

community folks graduate from short-term courses

by anaLIZa S. MacatanGaY
NAGA CITY -- A total of 67 community folks from Presentacion, Camarines Sur will be the newest addition to the countrys work force and among those who had finished short-term technical vocational courses in the region. Of the total number of graduates, 16 achieved the needed proficiency in dress making, 20 in baking and food processing, 13 in electrical installation, and 18 in automotive mechanic. The graduation ceremony took place at the Buklod Training Center, Barangay Cagnipa, Presentacion. The project was implemented in Barangays Cagnipa, Lagha, Ayugao, and Pili , all in Presentacion as part of the integral sustainable development of rural communities embodied in the Philippine Development Plan of 2012. The special focus of the project were women, with the objective of strengthening productive social structures through active community participation. Roy Nelson G. Layosa, Convenio Coordinator said that the graduates will request for the allocation of funds for the conduct of technical vocational courses in their respective Annual Investment Plans and the implementation of programs that would provide livelihood opportunities for technical vocational graduates like them. We want the graduates to immediately put to work what they have learned. We want them to realize that there are greater opportunities ahead of them and ultimately build that confidence, Layosa added.

New Kaogma format bears greater impact on the people

PILI, CamSur The new format adopted by the provincial government to celebrate this years Kaogma Festival focused on service-oriented and practical activities rather than socio-cultural and sports extravanganza is widely emerging to be more practical and very well-received by the people of CamSur. Dubbed the Kaogma Good Governance Caravan scheduled for two whole weeks barnstorming strategic location to bring this years observance of the 433rd Foundation Anniversary of CamSur is functionally designed along Governor LRay Villafuertes unique brand of local governance to make optimal use of local resources and bring the government closer to the people. A prime example is the inclusion in the caravan of outreach services by the Office of the Provincial Assessor, whose tent is invariably jammed with people not only for distribution of real property deeds and ownership documents but also for dispensing of invaluable asssistance and information about assessment and taxation concerns. Variegated health-related services spearheaded by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) personnel have also proven an invaluable welcome, benefitting a crosssection of countryside folks. Aside from the usual medical/ dental treatments for countless constituents including a goodly number of minor and major surgical operations, accent is also given to children care starting from pregnacy up to pre-school age consisting of supplemental feeding, hygiene and sanitation concerns. A significant number of barangay residents registered grateful appreciation for illnesses and health impairments attended to that they would not otherwise have availed of were it not for the visit of the caravan. Blood-letting to set up an emergency public blood bank and fittings for eventual wheelchair distribution and Philhealth mass enrolment are also undertaken. Also part of the caravan are outreach agricultural as well as environment and disaster services including dispersal
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ceb puts china, Hong Kong, Macau seats on sale for immediate travel
The Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) slashes Lite Fares to China, Hong Kong and Macau seats as low as P488 from June 1 to 3, 2012 or until seats last. For travel from June 15 to September 30, passengers can buy P488 seats from Cebu or Kalibo to Hong Kong. Travelers from Hong Kong can also avail of this seat sale, for direct flights to Cebu and Boracay, two of the Philippines most popular tourist destinations. P888 seats are also available form Manila to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xiamen, and from Clark or Manila to Macau. International Lite Fares are inclusive of 7 kilos hand-carry baggage allowance but exclusive of check-in baggage, government taxes, fees and fuel surcharges ranging from $15-$50. Kalibo, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Surigao, Tacloban or Zamboanga. The same all-in fare is available from Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo; from Davao to Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Zamboanga; and from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi. Those traveling from Manila to Cauayan, Laoag, Legazpi and Tuguegarao can also buy P888 all-in seats. These all-in domestic fares are inclusive of fuel surcharge, administrative fee, aviation security fee, 12% VAT and 7 kilos hand carry baggage allowance. Flight changes are permitted with P800 rebooking fee and P900 cancellation fee. Iyog added that guests can also book hotel deals through its partnership with agoda. com, the leading Asia-based online hotel reservations company that specializes in the lowest discount hotel prices.
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CEBs trademark lowest fares provide travelers the opportunity to explore Chinese culture, Hong Kong sights and Macau sounds. These fares are up to 78% less than the lowest year-round fare, so we highly encourage guests to take advantage of this sale, said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. Meanwhile, all-in domestic fares are also available for travel from July 1 to September 30, 2012. P788 all-in fares are up for grabs from Cebu to Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo,

Kaogma gooD governance caravan

ReYeSaRcILLa

Instead of pompous parades, colorful floats and ostentatious shows, the provincial government under the leadership of Governor LRay Villafuerte opted to celebrate the 433rd Foundation Day of CamSur or the Kaogma Festival by the delivery of an array of basic services right at the doorsteps of the constituents. Photos above show the thousands of people who trooped to the many service areas which included free medical and dental services, free medicines, wheelchair fitting, free haircut, distribution of fruit tree seedlings and vegetable seeds, early childhood care and development, supplemental feeding for children, mass baptism and ready services of the Provl. Assessors Office during the caravan to the towns of baao, Iriga, Milaor, Minalabac, Gainza, camaligan and of late, Garchitorena.

june 3 - 9, 2012

San Pascual town in Burias Island new tourist destination

by DannY o. caLLeJa SAN PASCUAL, Burias Island, Masbate - Tales about the hidden wonders of this municipality are starting to be told as local government leaders find it fitting for the place to be among Bicols tourist havens. San Pascual is a 4th-class municipality which is one of the two townships occupying Burias, one of the three major islands of the province of Masbate aside from the mainland and Ticao. Mayor Job Willard Rivera said they do not want to be left behind by other places in the region that has been economically growing owing to the impressive development and promotion being initiated in favor of their tourism industry. According to Wikipedia, the island of Masbate is considered as the center of the Philippines located between latitudes 1143 north and 12309 east and 1245 east. It is bounded on the north by Burias and Ticao Pass, east by San Bernardino Strait, south by the Visayan Sea, and west by the Sibuyan Sea. Relative to mainland Bicol, the province faces the southwestern coasts of Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon. Tourists wanting to discover Burias Island may opt to take the easier route using the Masbate City airport. Mayor Rivera said the travel, particularly for those who love nature, history and culture, will surely be very rewarding.

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UNEP Matriarch bids farewell

A life well-lived, an existence admirably nurtured and a loving family around her --- these are just few of the most important things that surrounded Dr. Remedios Dy-Sanchez RigorosoAlfelor for the past 97 years of her life. On May 28 at 10:18 in the morning at Mother Seton Hospital , she peacefully joined our Creator. Her demise was a great loss not only to the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) but also to the entire Rinconada community. Wawa, as she is lovingly called by loved ones and colleagues, has fulfilled her mission of being an ambassador of UNEP to the world by unselfishly sharing her vision wherever she goes. Wawa propels quality education to a new height by simply sharing her great dream of putting UNEPians in every significant academic endeavor. She exuded her great love and passion for learning and has seen many students gain from it. Atty. Remelisa AlfelorMoraleda, UNEP President expressed the great sorrow that her family is experiencing now. We lost our dear Wawa but we know that she will always be with us. Yes, our family is in deep sorrow and in grief yet we find solace in the sympathy and prayers at this difficult time of bereavement, Moraleda stated. Ms. Deli Alfelor-Tibi, UNEP Executive Vice President and concurrently the universitys VP for Finance knows things will never be the same without her dearest mother. Ms. Deli personally took care of Wawa until

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SoMbReRo ISLanD, San PaScUaL, MaSbate

Mrs. aLFeLoR
the last minutes of her life. I will always remember her enigmatic smile, but most of all I will surely miss her dear presence. No more will I hear the continuation of the song, let me call you sweetheart since Mama can not utter those hymns anymore, Ms Deli tearfully recalled. Ms. Deli usually sang a few lines of the said song, and as a response, Wawa will continue it by either humming it or simply smiling at her, an acknowledgment that she recognizes the song. Wawas family is her fortress. They are her strength. That is why it is not surprising that her siblings also loved her so dearly. Wawas presence stands out wherever she goes. Her heart goes with the less privileged. Her deep religiosity has touched the hearts of many and bonded her family so strongly together. Indeed, Wawa will be greatly missed. Wawas remains lie in state at the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) University Gymnasium. Mass is being held every evening at 8pm. Date of interment is June 9, 2012.

book launching of

"a Few minUteS with Father"

by Fr. allan S. Fenix Published by St. Pauls publication Holy Rosary Minor Seminary elias angeles St., naga city September 9, 2012, Saturday, 9:00 aM Proceeds: caceres clergy Health Fund online: www.stpauls.ph email address:dychinan@yahoo.com

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during Spains colonial rule in the country. These ships sailed between Manila and Acapulco for 300 years packed with precious cargo from the marketplaces of Manila and Mexico. These loaded galleons always took the same route through the narrow, treacherous straits of the east-central Philippines and most likely struck coral reefs and sank off the coast of the Philippine island near Samar. Burias Island is not far from Samar. This town also boasts of its Mapanique Creek Flying Fox Sanctuary. Living up to its name, Barangay Mapanique plays host to a number of species of flying foxes, (a kind of big fruit eating bats) which are mostly seen hanging on branches of calumpang trees during the day and start their flying and feeding activities at the evening twilight. Rivera said their fascinating wild life also features the tabon or scrubfowl, a rare and endangered species of bird which can be found in the idyllic part of the town. The municipality also has Tinalisayan Islets and Sandbar for nature tripping or island hoping. This chain of islets, Rivera said, offers the best getaway for nature-trippers who could watch migratory birds going about in one of the islets sandbar as well as for sports enthusiasts who indulge in activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, kayaking and rockclimbing, among others. Put the features of Boracay and Tawi-Tawis Turtle Island into one and you have Sombrero Island Sea Turtle Sanctuary, which has pristine white sand beach sans the urban hustle, and the ecological attraction of sea turtles coming offshore to lay eggs. Sombrero is a hat-shaped (thus the name) islet at the middle of Burias Pass that belongs to the political jurisdiction of this town. This is a must visit place for tourists because its rich biodiversity of marine ecosystem that offers a once in a lifetime experience to those who love to commune with nature. The secrets of Sombrero and its neighboring islets are exciting to discover, according to Rivera. Near Sombrero is the Animasola Island, described by the mayor as an exotic skin diving spot shrouded in mystery. Right in the middle of sparkling blue water bestrewn with odd-shaped, even bizarrelooking, rocks makes this island seem surreal. Discovering how enchanting this island is would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, he said.

june 3 - 9, 2012
akB files Bill to extend . . .
When they have five years to implement their plans for their barangays, there are more chances that they will be successful in the implementation. Time is really of the essence in making sure that your goals for your constituency are met, he added. The Local Government Code has been amended two times since it was first passed. If passed, the House Bill No. 6055 filed by AKB will be the third amendment on the terms of barangay officials. Meanwhile, AKO Bicol Party List (AKB) filed House Resolution No. 2447, congratulating Jessica Sanchez for becoming first runner-up in Season 11 of American Idol in the United States. Rep. Rodel Batocabe of AKB said, Jessica is truly the epitome of pure Filipino talent and humility. She has continuously proven that she has what it takes to be an American Idol. He added that although Jessica did not win the coveted title, she still won in the hearts of millions of Filipinos who supported her. Jessica reminds the Filipinos of their dreams and to always pursue them, no matter how far-fetched they are. Who wouldve guessed that Jessica could reach that far at the tender age of sixteen? AKB Rep. Alfredo A. Garbin, Jr. also added, if Jessica visits the Philippines we will most probably invite her to the House of Representatives to commend her.

san pascual town in Burias . . .

For those who want some pieces of history, this municipality, according to Rivera is home to the St. Paschal Baylon Parish Church which is reputed to be among the oldest churches in the Philippines. While no extant record of its construction date is known, the mayor said it is believed that the churchs original structure was built in 1571, about the same time as that of San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila - a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site title holder. The municipal hall is also a historical landmark as its original structure, particularly the faade which is being preserved in respect of the towns glorious past, dates back in the 1930s. We also have the Laurente Ancient Burial Ground where rare archaeological artifacts were unearthed in Barangay Laurente a few years ago, he said. A good number of primary and secondary burial jars which contained chinaware, ceramics, beads and other antiques were among the find, the mayor added. Next is the Guindoyanan Point Sunken Galleon which serves as the heart or geographic center of the Philippine archipelago. One need not take pains to see why as a closer look at the center of a quartered Philippine map will point you to this exact place. This is just one side of it as when we talk of sunken galleon, it will sound more interesting, he said. Galleons are huge cargo ships built in the Philippines by Spaniards from 1565 until 1815

bulalacao Street, San Pascual, buhi, cam. Sur

WEEKLY REFLECTION PiLgem PawnSHoP

notice is hereby given that all pawned items for the month of JanUaRY 2012 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on JUne 9, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3, 2012

aUction SaLe

Biotech . . .
of Vitamin A. Scientists and researchers from leading organizations had been working together to evaluate Golden Rice as an effective source of Vitamin A. Deficiency in Vitamin A is the leading cause of blindness among children and increases the risk from certain common infections among young children. Significant concerns tackled during the confab also include the overview of Biotechnology and ensuring the safety of biotech crops, and the regulation of biotech crops in the Philippines.
and Jose Caranez (Sorsogon). BIRCIA has a membership of 367 IAs regionwide with a total membership of 59,822 farmer-irrigators. Bonto was first elected BIRCIA president in 2001,. In 2004, he was elected as the national president of the National Confederation of Irrigators Association, which boast of some 900,000 farmer-irrigators nationwide. Both positions he holds at present, pending the holding of new elections for NCIA sometime in July 2012. The Bicolano farmer leader is also the chairman of the Angat-Ahon Magsasaka, a partylist group vying for seats in Congress in the forthcoming mid-term elections in 2013.

eXtRaJUDIcIaL SettLeMent oF State wItH SaLe

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate heirs of the late MaRIano b. baDonG who died intestate in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Baao, Camarines Sur on August 2, 2011, without any will and testament and with no known debts, left a parcel of residential House and Lot situated Brgy. La Medalla, Baao, Camarines Sur, that the parties all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract divide and adjudicate pro indiviso the described real estate; that for and in consideration of the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND pesos (P200,000.00) in hand paid by Sps. JERICO D. VILLAFLOR and MERLY N. VILLAFLOR, the heirs do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY unto said spouses the described property, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Clarita B. Badilla, Ed.D., Doc. No. 5103, Page No. 517, Book No. 12, Series of 2012.
bIKoL RePoRteR Published: June 3, 10 and 17, 2012

farMer . . .
eration of Irrigators Associations (BIRCIA) are: President: Silvestre Silver Bonto (CamSur); Vice President Internal Affairs: Alfredo Aquino (Catanduanes); VP External Affairs: Daniel Estrella (CamNorte); Secretary: Juanito Bajas (CamNorte); Treasurer: Adonis dela Cruz (Masbate); Auditor: Rolando Embile (Sorsogon); and PRO: Edmundo Nachor (CamSur). The new members of BIRCIAs Board of Trustees are: Antonio Villafuerte (CamNorte); Leon Bufete (Albay); Visitacion Racho (Albay); Pete Mancera (CamNorte); Estephany Breboneria (CamSur); Felizardo Suaviso (Catanduanes); Purisimo Camacho (Masbate)

eXtRaJUDIcIaL SettLeMent oF PRoPeRtY wItH SaLe

NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the surviving heirs being the widow and legitimate children of the late oScaR tanDoG who died in July 6, 2011 at Los Angeles, California; without any will and with no known debts, left a parcel of agricultural land located at Dominorog, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, the parties all of legal ages with full civil capacity to contract hereby agree to adjudicate among themselves the described properties as pro-indiviso owners and after adjudication, for an in consideration of the sum of FORTY THOUSAND PESOS (P40,000.00), in hand paid by the Vendee, FE FILIPINO IDO, by these presents hereby SELL, CEDE CONVEY and FOREVER TRANSFER by way of ABSOLUTE SALE the described properties, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Florencio R. Rosales, Doc. No. 239, Page No. 48, Book No. 23, Series of 2010.
bIKoL RePoRteR Published: June 3, 10 and 17, 2012

eXtRaJUDIcIaL SettLeMent wItH waIVeR Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the heirs of the late LaGRIMaS S. baUtISta who died intestate on August 2, 2011in Naga City City with no known debts; the deceased left one (1) unit of tricycle with franchise to operate in Naga City with motor engine described as follows: Cert. of Reg. No. 10842276; MAKE: Yamaha; Plate No. ET.7437; Engine No. 4PF-244403; Chassis No. 4PF244403; Series: RS 100; the parties being all of legal ages and with full civil capacity to contract hereby divide and adjudicate among themselves the described tricycle in EQUAL SHARES; the Heirs hereby WAIVE and RELINGUISH their undivided Rights and Interests, over the described tricycle in favor of antHonY S. baUtISta, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Imee M. Abardo-Estrada., Doc. No. 241, Page No. 49, Book No. XVII, Series of 2011.
bIKoL RePoRteR Published: May 27; June 3 and 10, 2012

eXtRaJUDIcIaL SettLeMent oF PaRceL oF LanD NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate heirs of the late Sps. cLaRo G. DeL VaLLe and MaRceLa M. DeL VaLLe who died on April 6, 1970 at Alaminos, Laguna and June 28, 1992 at San Jose, Sto. Tomas, Batangas, respectively; without any will and with no known debts, left a parcel of land situated at Sitio Calabuyan, Libmanan, Camarines Sur, the parties all of legal ages with full civil capacity to contract hereby agree to adjudicate among themselves the described parcel of land, as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Parcel of Land signed by the parties, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Renato P. Cachero, Doc. No. 196, Page No. 41, Book No. XIII, Series of 2012.
bIKoL RePoRteR Published: MAY 20, 27; June 3, 2012

june 3 - 9, 2012
dole: 40% of new grads . . .
management student of Bicol University and a trainee at the DOLE regional office here, is having mixedemotions especially when it comes to landing a job after graduation next year. Nauugma tapos nagaalala. Pero gare ok man ta nailing ko man ang iro kan DOLE uru-aldaw lalo na kung pano mapanuan ang mga warang trabaho. (Im quite excited but anxious. But its okay since I can see that the DOLE is doing its best to address the unemployment problem), Velasco said. DOLE-5 assistant regional director Exequiel Ronnie A. Guzman meanwhile said that the measures are paramount to carefully analyze the job vacancies solicited during jobs fair. One can note that the number of vacancies far exceeds the number of applicants, adding that during the Labor Day Mega Job fair alone the vacancies solicited jacks up to 6,560 while the officially registered applicants were only about 3,550, he noted. We have jobs available. Although here, Bicolanos have close family ties wherein most people would want to work near home. The main reason why we are working closely with other government agencies is to improve the business and economic situation of the region. If more businesses and investors come to Bicol then surely there will be more employment opportunities. Guzman added. DOLE-5 remains optimistic of the employment state in the region noting that about 20 percent of the new graduates were already serviced by the office through the conduct of the two major jobs fair the Magayon jobs Fair in Legazpi City and the Labor Day mega Jobs Fair in Naga City.

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new kaogMa forMat . . .
of vegetable seeds for backyard gardens, forest trees for environment and watershed protection, coconut rehabilitation drive and anti-rabies vaccination of dogs. The DTI also organized a Discount caravan for school supplies, uniforms and school bags in anticipation of the coming start of classes as well as selected household wares. Social services included mass weddings, baptisms and confirmations. A remnant of the traditional Kaogma celebrations, however, was the Thanksgiving Mass celebrated at the CamSur Convention Center for officials and employees of the Provincial Capitol last Sunday, May 27, the actual foundation day of the province which is now an official special non-working holiday in CamSur and the Cities of Iriga and Naga. This years Kaogma Festival may not be as festive or spectacular like past celebrations, but undoubtedly more practical, beneficial and meaningful for the people of CamSur. -GBClaveria
Its network includes more than 160,000 hotels worldwide. CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 20 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 38 aircraft with an average age of 3.6 years is the largest aircraft fleet in the Philippines. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 22 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013. In its 16th year of operations, CEB had flown over 60 million passengers. It provides

ceB puts china, hong kong . . .

access to the most extensive network in the Philppines, with 32 domestic and 19 international destinations. The airline also remains a pioneer in the Philippine aviation industry by being the first to offer web check-in, self check-in, eticketing, Lite Fares and One Peso seat sales. Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.

notice to the PUBLic aUction SaLe/SUBaSta

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at aSPe SPeeD PawnSHoP, JR. bichara complex, San antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, pawned from JANUARY 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JULY 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored untilJUNE 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3 and 10, 2012

notice to the PUBLic aUction SaLe/SUBaSta

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at Rowena aSPe PawnSHoP, P. burgos St., corner J. Hernandez avenue, naga city, pawned from JANUARY 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JULY 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored untilJUNE 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3 and 10, 2012

discover new Zealand . . .

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notice to the PUBLic aUction SaLe/SUBaSta

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at e. boY aSPe PawnSHoP, Prieto Street, Filabel arcade, Dinaga, naga city, pawned from JANUARY 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JULY 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored untilJUNE 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3 and 10, 2012

notice to the PUBLic aUction SaLe/SUBaSta

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at aSPe eXPLoReR PawnSHoP, Ground Floor, bichara complex, abella St., Igualdad, naga city, pawned from JANUARY 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JULY 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored untilJUNE 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3 and 10, 2012

english for everYdaY use . . .

when its correct meaning is save. How unusual. But we must learn to use English and speak the language well so that we can best be understood. Especially prepositions which are very ticklish. Many say the bus is bound to (Monumento). Thats funny. It is correct to say bound for. It is always right to say cope with and never cope up like many would say. These, and many others might be small matters but if one were to be correct, these should be considered, But, anyway, Filipinizing American English is a breakthrough and might even, for all we know, contribute to our search for an identity, why not? As teachers, we can encourage our young students to read and read because from this simple exercise there are a million great things to be learned.

notice to the PUBLic aUction SaLe/SUBaSta

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at R. M. aSPe PawnSHoP, cor. Panganiban & elias angeles Street, naga city, pawned from JANUARY 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JULY 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored untilJUNE 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3 and 10, 2012

notice to the PUBLic aUction SaLe/SUBaSta

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at aSPe IGUaLDaD PawnSHoP, cor. Igualdad ext. & J. Hernandez ave., Igualdad, naga city, pawned from JANUARY 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JULY 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored untilJUNE 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3 and 10, 2012

notice to the PUBLic aUction SaLe/SUBaSta

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at aSPe cRownJeweL PawnSHoP & JeweLRY StoRe, bichara Mall corner J. Hernandez & Gen. Luna Sts., naga city, pawned from JANUARY 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JULY 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored untilJUNE 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3 and 10, 2012

notice to the PUBLic aUction SaLe/SUBaSta

all unredeemed items/articles pawned at aSPe SUPeRPawn PawnSHoP crown Jewel Holdings Inc., elias angeles St., San Francisco, naga city, pawned from JANUARY 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JULY 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.M.-12:00 noon. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored untilJUNE 28, 2012 only. tHe ManaGeMent bIKoL RePoRteR Published: JUNE 3 and 10, 2012

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june 3 - 9, 2012