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This appears to be CATBALOGAN CITY- Address prob- the commanding order lems on all form of illegal activities to en- of Governor Sharee Ann Tan on the next provinsure success on her campaign to make cial police director. Samar as the next top tourist draw of the Senior Supt. Eusebio region. Mejos was earlier relieved BY JOEY A. GABIETA from his post as provincial director due to his failure to address illegal activities hounding the province, the governor admitted. While he made some progress in certain parts, but I felt that someone could have done it better in terms of addressing on illegal drugs, criminality and illegal gambling, the governor said.

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THE THIRD FORCE -- Independent opposition bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin FM Romualdez (3rd right) answer questions from Congress media regarding the scrutinization of propose 2014 national budget during a press conference at Annabels Restaurant in Quezon City. Looking are from( left to right) Abakada party-list Rep.Jonathan De La Cruz, Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Atienza,Cavite Rep.Lani Mercado-Revilla,former Rep.Danilo Suarez,and Surigao Del Sur Rep.Philip Pichay. PHOTO BY VER S. NOVENO

Tan has yet to choose her new police provincial director with Senior Supt. Roel Acidre named as police provincial director in an ocer-incharge capacity. According to the governor, addressing existing illegal activities in the province could be a factor for tourists to come in drove to visit Samar. We have to sustain this drive against criminality especially that our drive now is on tourism promotion. Our tourists primarily concern on how stable the peace and order situation (of a locality), Tan, in a press conference yesterday, said. Samar is celebrating its founding anniversary this week, highlighting its tourism draws among its activities. Gov. Tan said the province has several tourist attractions that remain unvisited by tourists due to a number of reasons which include its unstable peace and order and even lack of infrastructure. to page 7

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TACLOBAN CITY The Leyte II Electric Cooperative (Leyeco II) is not giving any special privilege to any particular consumer, contrary to some reports that said special treatment was given to a business establishment, which incurred huge amount of unpaid monthly bills. In a press statement, signed no less by manager Ma. Rosario Avestruz, it clarified that the Leyeco II did act right away against the case involving the management of the Washington Trading, which was found to have committed pilferage. Avestruz said that the Leyeco II has not given any special treatment to the Washington Trading as it also acts with swift to other violators on pilferage. Leyeco II implements the same apprehension and compromise policies, whether the person to page 7 - The Bureau of Customs district collector of Tacloban, lawyer Nelson Belen, and the sub-collectors of Catbalogan and Maasin City had filed their relinquishment of designation from the oce last Monday. This move was in answer to the call of Customs Commissioner

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NEWS

Tuesday, 06 August 2013

CAMP KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte -- With barely a month when newly elected officials in the May 2013 midterm national and local elections started their mandate, the Police Regional Oce 8 (PRO8) is renewing its partnership with military counterparts and the Commission on Election (Comelec) for the peaceful conduct of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. PRO8 director Police Chief Superintendent Elmer R. Soria led a meeting of the Regional Joint Peace and Security Committee to discuss measures aimed at en-

PRO8, Army, Comelec discuss barangay, SK poll measures

suring a secure and fair barangay elections set on October 8. This election has a different dynamic and is very different from the 2013 midterm polls. The challenge is much greater considering that rivalries in the barangay level are more personal, Soria said. Soria was joined by regional elections director, Atty. Jose Nick Mendros, and Colonel Rafael Valencia, commander of the Armys 802nd Infantry Brigade, in the meeting of top police, Comelec and military ocials here. The PRO8 chief said that the coordinating meeting was aimed at intensifying law enforcement, security and public safety operations for the forthcoming elections because of the expected increase in political tensions at the local level. The police ocial added that aside from personal rivalries, the increase in the number of voters and the method of counting are among the factors that may affect the conduct of the elections. That is why we are preparing this early and we will maintain the coordination forged in the previous elections and improve it even further if necessary, Soria said. During the meeting, Soria has directed provincial and city police

The 87th Infantry Battalion represented by Col. Cerilo Balaoro was awarded as the most combat efficient Infantry Battalion by Philippine Army commanding general Lt.Gen Noel Coballes AFP during 8th Infantry Division 25th founding anniversary held at the Camp General Vicente Lukban, Catbalogan City, August 2. (VINO R. CUAYZON)

C AT BA LO G A N CITY The 8th Infantry Division (ID) Philippine Army (PA) gave praises to Samar combat heroes during the 8th ID 25th founding anniversary held at Camp Lucban, this city last August 2. The activity was highlighted by the awarding of plaques and medals to various military enlisted men, ocers, companies, battalion and brigades who have initiated, contributed and successfully done their combat duties. The awardees include the 87th Infantry Battalion represented by Col. Cerilo Balaoro as the

8th ID praises Samar combat heroes

directors to review the concept of the 2007 and 2010 barangay elections and come up with a more comprehensive security plan covering the different activities before, during and after the election. Soria added that PRO8 would intensify its campaign against loose firearms through the enforcement of the gun ban and establishments of checkpoints in Eastern Visayas, to include other security measures like the arrest of wanted persons and campaign against criminal and other threat groups to ensure the con- ties which resulted to the duct of peaceful polls. clearing of eighteen insurgent affected barangays. (PINSP ROMUEL NACAR) They also have apprehended a total of 43 insurgents. They have exemplified the spirit of bayanihan and the core purpose most combat ecient of serving the people and Infantry Battalion with securing the land. The partnership 1,992 various combat enduring operations and twenty that they have established bayanihan team activities with the stakeholders from July 2012 July 2013. in Eastern Visayas has The 87th IB recovered helped sustain the lo10 high powered and six cal governments peace low firearms from the and development efforts enemy with a total of 33 in the region, said Lt. enemy encampments dis- General Noel Coballes ,Philippine Army comcovered. They apprehended a mander. The army commander total of 18 insurgents and added that all these gains neutralized six insurgents. Meanwhile, the 803rd are articulated in 8th ID Infantry Brigade received anniversary theme, the most combat ecient 25 Taon na PaglilingInfantry Brigade of the kod sa Mamamayan 8th ID with a total of 4,327 ng Silangang Visayas combat operations, fifty Tungo sa Kapayapaan two bayanihan team activi- at Kaunlaran.

The awards were presented by Coballes, who was the guest of honor and speaker, Major General Gerardo Layug ,commanding general of 8th ID and Brigadier General Virgilio Espineli, assistant division commander of the 8th ID. Government ocials who were present in the celebration were Police Regional Oce 8 Director PChief Superintendent Elmer Soria, Office of the Civil Defense Director 8 Rey Gozon, Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, Northern Samar Representative Emil Ong, and Catbalogan City Mayor Stephanie Uy-Tan.(PIA 8 Samar Avha
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TACLOBAN CITY The Philippine Army has gained grounds in minimizing insurgency in Northern Samar after overrunning a camp, seizing arms, and wounding an unknown number of New Peoples Army (NPA) in two separate encounters late last week. In a press statement, Capt. Amado Gutierrez, spokesperson of the Philippine Armys 8th Infantry Division, said that troops from the 20th Infantry Batallion clashed on Friday with undetermined number of communist rebels in the border of Barangay Toog in Lavazares town and Barangay Guindalian in Rosario town, After an hour firefight, the troops overran an NPA camp which has 32 bunkers, one mess hall, one kitchen and two guard posts, Gutierrez said. The troops had recovered assorted ammunitions for high powered firearms and magazines, a mobile phone, assorted medicines and other personal belongings. In a separate incident, troops of the 34th Infantry Battalion had a firefight with about five

Army overruns 2 NPA camps

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armed rebels in Barangay Rebadulla, Catubig town. Gutierrez said that the NPA members retreated leaving a caliber .45 pistol with one loaded magazine. There were no reported casualties on the government site in both clashes this week. Now that the stakeholders of Northern Samar are working together to stop NPA activities, it is only a matter of time before the rebel movement will crumble in Northern Samar which will pave the way for a lasting peace and development on the province, Brigadier General Rolando Malinao, commander of 803rdBrigade said in a statement. The Philippine Army voiced optimism to put Northern Samar and Eastern Samar in the category of manageable conflict-affected areas ready for development by 2016. Soldiers have been stepping up its bayanihan program, which brings the delivery services to hinterland villages. These NPA-infested areas cannot be accessed by national government agencies due to poor infrastructure. (SARWELL
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Restored power transmission services in Eastern Samar

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) restored power transmis-sion services in Eastern Samar on August 4, 2013, after re-energizing the Paranas-Taft-BoronganMcArthur 69kV transmission line. The said line was undergoing a scheduled preventive maintenance from 7:00AM5:00PM on August 3, 2013 but it tripped upon energization. Reports indicate that an unidentified person intentionally cut a tree that leaned over the transmission line at Campo Uno, Paranas, Samar. This incident caused the tripping of the Paranas-Taft 69kV transmission line. After the clearing activities, the line was energized at 11:38AM on August 4, 2013. The rest of the transmission lines serving Eastern Samar were reenergized at 9:02PM on August 4, 2013 after clearing the tree branch that hung on the transmis-sion line at Brgy. Cabay, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar. NGCP continues to strengthen the transmission network with its regular maintenance activities done in close coordination with ESAMELCO. Both utilities are working to-gether to improve services to power consumers. (PR)

TACLOBAN CITY The United States-funded road project linking Samar and Eastern Samar has already rehabilitated 22.43 kilometers of road, accounting 10% of the total road length, the Millennium Challenge Account Philippines (MCA-P) said in its July 2013 report. As of last month, the $214.4 million project has already concreted 10.9 kilometers of road under contract package (CP) 1 and 11.53 kilometers asphalt overlay under CP 3. About 66.6% of the total length of Contract Package 1 has been concreted from Barangay Buray to Barangay Tenani in Paranas, Samar, said MCA-P in its report sent to this writer. The first segment, which involves the upgrading of 16.36 kilometers road and two bridges in Paranas town, has started October 2012. The P808 million contract is a partnership of DM Consunji Inc. & CM Pancho Construction Inc, the only all Filipinoowned firms among all contractors. Under CP3, 11.53 kilometers of the road

First phase of US-funded Samar road project is 66.6% completed

surface have been applied with asphalt. The third contract, which was awarded September 2012, is a 64.58-kilometers stretch of highway from the boundary Sulat and San Julian towns to the border of Balangkayan and Llorente towns. The P2.45 billion road segment also includes rehabilitation of 11 bridges and reconstruction of six others. It is a joint venture of Qingjian Group Co. Ltd. and Mac Builders. For CP4, MCA-P and contractors Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Corp. and Yakal Construction have signed a deal on April for the rehabilitation of 77.5 kilometers of existing road. The P2.2 billion project package cuts through the towns of Llorente, Hernani, General McArthur, Quinapondan, Salcedo, Mercedes, and Guiuan. It will rehabilitate 14 bridges. Chinese firm Qingjian Group Co. Ltd. started the civil works for CP 2, which is the biggest of the four segments of the Secondary National Roads Development Project (SNRDP). The P2.5 billion contract will upgrade 63.78 kilometers highway from Hinabangan in Samar to the boundary of Sulat and San Julian in Eastern Samar. Also included is the rehabilitation of 20 bridges reconstruction of five others.

MCA-P has recently awarded Contract Package 2 to Qingjian Group Co. Ltd for P2.5 billion to rehabilitate 63.68 kilometers of road from Hinabangan, Samar to Sulat, Eastern Samar. Photo shows MCA-P managing director & CEO Marivic Anonuevo (seated, fourth from left) signing the contract with Qingjian officials (seated, from left): Jennifer Carandang, Shan Zhenxiang and Xu Shuzheng. Witnessing the signing ceremony are MCC resident country Director Matt Bohn (seated, right) and (standing) officials from MCC, MCA-P, DPWH, and Qingjian. (MCA-P photo)

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Functional anti-corruption drive

whom we have been looking up to as models to emulate are, after all, allegedly involved in bigtime anomalies, no wonder they have come to possess vast amounts of wealth over the years. These are the people who are causing our country to lag behind in the race to prosperity. They are the ones who are stealing the peoples money instead of having this invested in worthwhile infrastructure projects. These are the people to blame why many of our government hospitals, schools, roads, and many other social services are experiencing severe funds shortage and are hampered in their operations, failing thus to serve the peoples needs. Somehow, we are luckier now to have a president who is seriously against corruption, goes after it, and slaps the guilty ones with the necessary legal sanctions. It is this kind of president we ought to have had long ago to save our country from further doom. We just hope that our incumbent president will implement more anti-corruption measures so that those who are still freely operating with their graft practices will now be trapped and punished for their deeds.

e knew it. It only takes a dead serious anti-graft President and plenty of irregularities that have been rooted for years both in the government and in the private sector will be uncovered, the responsible culprits sued in courts, thanks to the irate citizens who are willing to divulge what they know about people of this caliber. Unearthed, though, is just the tip of the iceberg. The biggest bulk of anomalies still lay buried in the vast ocean of corruption. The majority of those who are into this massive practice, too, remain hidden in their niches, luckily saved by the absence of courageous whistle-blowers and concrete evidences that could trace their graft involvements. Hopefully, their clandestine operations will meet their end sooner or later and they will have to face the consequences of their evil deeds. At least now, the so-called mother of all scams has been discovered. As expected, its strands in the widespread network extend far and wide such that one could not believe how far they go and how complex they prove to be. Political leaders

Rejecting quackery
What on earth is wrong with quackery that some people tend to frown on it, either with disgust, or with dread? And how could it be something repulsive when more people seem to favor it, with many of them testifying that, in some cases, when modern medicine proves useless, this is a good resort given the innumerable patients who have been cured? And make no mistake about itbelievers in quackery are not limited to the poor and the unlettered; they include professionals, rich, and highly educated people! Just because folks resort to this medical practice doesnt necessarily mean they are desperate and ignoramuses and could not afford hospitalization. They just nd it as a better alternative to modern medicines, which are not only have nothing to do. Strictly against such form of quackery are those with background knowledge on the Bible, particularly Bible believers and true born again Christians. They know from the Bible whats going on in the life of the aficted patient and the rituals he/she is made to submit to, thats why. And aware that all this is nothing but repetitious dramatization from demons, they utterly reject it by the authority of Gods Word. Their explanation is that, when a man is sick with unexplained ailments that medical lab tests cannot detect, it is likely that the person is under demonic attack. His mysterious sickness is demon-inicted and would never be cured by medical doctors using modern medicines. Only

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costly but are also known for their hazardous side effects. Well, this needs clarication. We might as well consider that there are also categories and types of quackery. Basically, there are two of them that most people know: one is the use of herbal medicines that includes various types of plants, and the other is the use of so-called magical powers that includes some rituals. In some cases, these two are combined by the quack doctors concerned. To those people who are

not friendly with quackery, the rst one which makes use only of herbs and selected animal body parts is quite acceptable, knowing that a lot of medicines produced by pharmaceutical companies are sourced from these. What they cannot stand is the second one which makes use of rituals and paranormal interventions because, to them, this is not just a recourse to backwardness in this modern world, but it is also availing the services of unclean spirits from the devil with whom we should

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Trying and Achieving Wholeness

But most of all, one crown in heaven awaits for baby Zoe. This I am sure is another blessing. A little girl in a caboodle of boisterous boys, she is truly Zians counterpart. I suppose, Izzem feels whole having a boy and a girl, and I am more whole in life, spirit and consciousness with the willingness to love and serve my children and grandchildren. A gift that may weaken or confuse a vulnerable heart, as recipient of the situation makes me more trying to achieving wholeness. It is my prayer, that the Holy Spirit continuously nourish my unique spirit with blessings of positive thoughts and loving feelings, actions and blessing of space. Blessing empowers growth in spiritual ability for all concerned, including the one giving the blessing. My earnest gratitude goes to Fr. Felix Ebacitas for his endeavor to catechize the village boys and girls.

Palo bishopric fetes Jubilee of Liturgical Ministers

In this whole month of August, the Archdiocese of Palo celebrates the Jubilee of Liturgical Ministers, which according to the Archdiocesan liturgist Rev. Fr. Rex Ramirez, is staged to honor the lay people who volunteer their time and talent in church services, especially the Holy Mass. The Jubilee which was launched on August 3 at the Palo Metropolitan Cathedral with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop John Forrosuelo Du, DD, is a part of the year-long celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Diocese of Palo. It is also to commemorate the 49 years of ministeria quaedam towards an active participation and more meaningful celebration of the liturgy. Fr. Ramirez underscored, in a phone interview with this writer, the importance of getting more people involved in the church activities. Citing the clich, the more people involved the better, he said the church encourages greater active participate of the faithful in worship service of the church. The involvement of non-ordained persons in the churchs liturgical celebrations began in 1973 when Pope Paul VI issued a letter declaring that ministries are not only reserved to the ordained. This opened the door for ordinary faithful to take a more active part in the church liturgies, such as in the Holy Sacrice of the Mass where lectors, Eucharistic ministers, sacristans, psalmists and choir, and collector assist. Prior to the issuance of Pope Paul VIs letter these acts were conned among the ordained, such as the deacon, priests and bishops. This privilege afforded to the laity was later broadened particularly among the Eucharistic ministers who are now allowed to conduct Sunday liturgical service in the absence of a priest, minus the consecration of the Holy Host. This privilege is moored on the obligation of the church to conduct Sunday church service, but no priest is available to celebrate the Holy Mass. In this type of church service, the Eucharistic ministers are authorized to distribute Holy Host. Although privileged, volunteer lay ministers, who perform their task outside the liturgical celebrations,

The weekend was a great thing. After days of entertaining the horns of a dilemma, in a second, the paraclete decided for me. I skipped an event, and in exchange attended another. The latter was no other than a catechism duty to a nearby village school. Indeed the little hand claps of innocent boys and girls mattered most than the accolades and atteries of learned adults. On that morning event, I met a long time fellow teacher and introduced me to her colleague who takes care of basic campus

journalism. The request is self-explanatory. Similar requests are countless looking at this, the resources and energies I draw to support friends and clients in need is for me a blessing. God-given gifts like talents may not automatically tag one as super special. I suppose, time, talent and treasure when drawn out for the highest good is truly a blessing. Although hesitations loom, this barrier stays in my heart and mind but at the end of the day, I thank God my expanded self makes me a little blessing to others.

and liturgical ministers who directly participate in the Holy Mass, are reposed with a challenge of leading a life worthy of what they are commissioned to. Before being allowed to serve, volunteer liturgical ministers are to undergo recollection or formation which will be followed by the

commissioning. Through the recollection and formation sessions, liturgical ministers are provided inputs imbued with precepts anchored on the teachings of the Holy Church and message of Christ. Fr. Ramirez, admitting

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August 6, 2013 Tuesday FEAST OF OUR LORDS TRANFIGURATION Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97; 2Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS

Jesus took Peter, John and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. But he did not know what he was saying. While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, This is my chosen Son; listen to him. After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen.

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Mechanization and the introduction of technological tools usually results in the displacement of human labor. In many workplaces, the use of machines and tools are cause for the reduction of the labor force. With machines doing what humans usually perform, employers are able to save on the payroll. Machines are only prone to bug down in the ordinary wear and tear but the problem does not cause total stoppage as there are quick remedies available to cope with such situations. Aside from the cost of repair and maintenance, machines are deemed costeffective insofar at it remains functional within its expected lifespan. Unlike human workers, machines does not incur absences and tardiness and does not demand for overtime pay and other perks and benefits that workers are entitled to. Such circumstances are only prevailing in workplaces particularly those in the private sector. Every acquisition of any machine or tool results in the reduction of people that usually performs the tasks that could now be done by the equipment.

In government however, no matter the introduction of machines and tools, the workforce remain in status quo for the expedient reason that workers are secured in their tenure. The attempt to rationalize the bureaucracy is one bold step towards trimming the excess fats that are deemed dysfunctional in the workplace. There are indeed many tasks that are being assigned to various personnel that perform overlapping and redundant functions. Unfortunately, efforts to rationalize the organizational structure of the various agencies are being waylaid by an apparent lack of political will on the part of the ocials that are vested with the power and authority to effect the rationalization of the bureaucracy. So much is wasted in payroll money in many government agencies with an irrational organizational setup. Tasks are usually held undone as many personnel engage in finger-pointing as to who ought to perform a particular task. We see a lot of workplaces with many workers doing practically overlapping functions ending up in minimal outputs due to undefined functions. The need to curb

the identified dysfunctions had long been overdue if not for the indecisive stance of the top ocials who are vested with the power to decide on such a vital issue affecting our bureaucracy. Government had already procured interest bearing loan to fund the cost of those who will be affected. It is unclear when the rationalization will finally be implemented as envisioned. There surely are a lot of unfit and misfit personnel in the entire bureaucracy. Their continued cling to their posts had been depriving many competent and qualified individuals from joining the government workforce. It cannot be gainsaid that our school system had been producing graduates that merely pass through the exodus leading to unemployment. The turnout of graduates from our schools greatly outnumbers those that graduate from employment both in the public and private sectors. Aside from the annual graduation of potential workers, there too is an annual career service test to determine those who are competent and are qualified on the basis of merit and fitness into the government service. Unfortunately, even the fit and competent with the necessary eligibility could hardly find placement in the bureaucracy. It is indeed high time for government to effect upon the bureaucracy the needed cut. Comments to alellema@ hotmail.com N.B. Happy Fiesta to the people of Palo, Leyte as they celebrate the Feast of Our Lords Transfiguration.

TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

The transguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor prepared the Apostles for the cross on Calvary in the perspective of the Resurrection. He revealed to them his glory to strengthen them against the scandal of the cross. The transguration of the Lord tells us of our own transguration. After our death Christ will raise our mortal bodies and make them like his own in glory. The Apostle Peter was one of the three who witnessed the transguration of the Lord. And so he was able to encourage those who suffer for Christ in words such as these: We saw Jesus in glory on the mountain. We heard Gods voice to identify him as his son. Hold on to this faith. It will be a light, a lamp to guide you through dark days. Peter conrmed his promise by shedding his own blood for Christ. Our knowledge of Christs transguration and the experience of our own little transgurations on earth, must not turn us into daydream believers. Rather, like Peter, we must get fully involved in our daily lives as God has charted an earthly course for each of us. (His Word is Life by Vima Dasan, S.J., published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel. #321-31-95) Sowers Seeds: If our will is to be both docile and yet rm, we have to overcome all obstacles and use positive means. Internal obstacles are thoughtlessness, carelessness and laziness. The rst is when a person acts without considering the feelings of others; the other two ow from a lack of deep convictions. Blessed James Alberione, SSP, S.Th.D., Founder of the Pauline Family

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from page 1 port, he said. According to Belen, Tacloban port is short and slow in its collection, due to less importation and no additional importers doing business at the port. Dahil din ang port of Tacloban ay hindi containerized port, kung saan walang pwede makapasok na mga malalaking barko, he said. However, Belen said they are trying to give their best to be able to meet the target. LSDE learned that 45 out of 57 port collectors in the country of the BOC have already submitted their courtesy resignation.

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officials and their cohorts. Belen, who used to be the North Harbor collector, was just less than a year on his post as Tacloban port collector after he replaced Atty. Christopher Bolastig, who assumed district customs collector of Zamboanga port. In an interview with Leyte Samar Daily Express, Belen admitted that graft and corrupt practices is rampant in the Bureau especially in big ports. Pero exception dito ang Tacloban (JAZMIN BONIFACIO)

May Seor Salvador, our Patron Saint, bless us more, now and always-Happy esta, to all Palon-ons! Welcome visitors, & all--

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tive formation sessions for their own ministers either at vicariate level or the parish level. The Diocese will be conferring certicate of recognitions to a selected number of liturgical ministers who have served the long period of time dating back to the days when the lay were rst allowed to take part in church liturgies. Parishes are, however, not precluded from awarding same distinction to their own volunteers. Fr. Ramirez further said that since this month focuses on the liturgical ministers, priests are encouraged to highlight the role of the lay faithful in church liturgies and services. This months Jubilee will culminate with a contest among parish choirs tentatively set on August 24 at the Tacloban City Astrodome. animal and sprinkling its blood on their recommended spot. What more, that disease or a new one will just be transferred to another family member, making them perpetually indebted and enslaved to the abusive and unclean spirits represented by quack healers. As liars and masters of deception, these demons cannot be relied upon if Bible-believing Christians are to have it. If they inict a person with a mysterious disease, that person should not go to them for healing; he must instead seek Gods help, because when God cures somebody, that person gets well, indeed. And he need not worship demons but God alone.

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that purication is a process, stressed that renewal of ones own self intrinsically comes from within. This explains the need for the lay volunteers of the church to undergo regular, or at least annual, recol-

lection or renewal session. He further admitted that in deed there are volunteers who perform their function for honor rather than service. Within the month of the Jubilee of the liturgical ministers, the involved ministries are encourage to conduct their respec-

Engr. Angelita G. Opina

ADE and staff Tacloban City

Welcome guests and all! Happy esta!!

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Rejecting...
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quack healers having contacts with these spirit beings could cure him, and so he must consult them in order to get well. But seeking this kind of cure however is accordingly courting the devil. This means submitting to their demands and following their orders, which are endlessly destructive as the family will merely become their customer, its members taking turns in getting sick. The demons may accordingly withdraw the illness from a person, but only if that person will obey their demand for worship, which may include killing an

Engr. PAUL C. TISTON

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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Baltazar B. Apita extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over parcels of land, all situated in Brgy. Caibaan, Tacloban City, Leyte described as: Parcel 1, Lot 27, Block 13, Lot 3264-D, Psd-288677, consisting an area of 180 square meters, more or less, covered by T.C.T. No. T-4057; Parcel 2, Lot 28, Block 13, containing an area of 240 square meters, more or less, covered by T.C.T. No. T-3689; Parcel 3, Lot 30, Block 13, containing an area of 240 square meters, covered by T.C.T. No. T-4059; Parcel 4, Lot 31, Block 13, containing an area of 180 square meters, covered by T.C.T. No. T-4060; Parcel 5, Lot 29, Block 13, consisting an area of 180 square meters, more or less covered by T.C.T. No. T-4058. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Manuel L. Baldado and Marilou R. Baldado as vendee for teh parcel No. 1, described as Lot 27, Block 13, with an area of 180 square meters, more or less; covered by T.C.T. No. T-4057; Acknowledgment before Deputy Consul General of Los Angeles dated June 24, 2013; per Doc. No. 12235, Page No. 114, Series of 2013 LSDE: July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER AND ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that Lebe Capuyan Diana heir of the late Sps. Olimpio Capuyan and Dionisia Galica executed a Deed of Self Adjudication over a parcel of land, Lot No. 9969, with improvements thereon, situated in Brgy. Aguiting, Municipality of Ormoc (now Ormoc City), covered by T.C.T. No. T-4043, containing an area of 55,211 square meters, more or less; per Doc. No. 471, Page No. 29, Book No. 1, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Ambrosio B. Lacaba, Jr. LSDE: July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 2013

DEED 0F EXTRAJUDICIAL ADJUDICATION

NOTICE is hereby given that Ceferina Nirza-Apiag heir of late Paulino Vertudes executed an afdavit of Self-Adjudication with Settlement over a parcel of land, Lot 3379, located at Brgy. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte, covered under Tax Dec. No. 00957, containing an area of 929 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Haidee Corazon P. Plazuela as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 275, Page No. 55, Book No. XIII, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. Claro Robert P. Moran tte. LSDE: July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Salvador C. Penserga extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot 9058-G, Psd-233749, situated in the Barrio of Montebello, Municipality of Kananga, Leyte, containing an area of 15,114 square meters, more or less and covered by T.C.T. No. T-15023; per Doc. No. 157, Page No. 32, Book No. CLV, Series of 2008 of Notary Public Atty. Nepomuceno P. Aparis I. LSDE: July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 2013

SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Alejandro Solajes extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 4335-A-2, situated at Brgy. Cabalawan, City of Tacloban, Island of Leyte, containing an area of 5,565 square meters, and heirs hereby waive, transfer and convey their respective shares in favor of Benita Solajes, the above-described property. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Abner T. Zanoria married to Juramah G. Zanoria as vendee for the above-described property including improvement found thereon; per Doc. No. 441, Page No. 88, Book No. XXIV, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Daniel G. Matriano. LSDE: July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH WAIVER AND SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Salvador C. Perserga executed a Deed of Absolute Sale in favor of Bienvenida M. Patrick married to Wayne T. Patrick as vendee for a parcel of land Lot 9058-G, Psd-233749, situated in Brgy. Montebello, Kananga, Leyte, containing an area of 15,114 square meters, more or less, covered by T.C.T. No. T-15023; per Doc. No. 60, Page No. 12, Book No. XXXIV, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Allan R. Castro. LSDE: July 30 & Aug. 6 & 13, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Geronimo Capacio Montezon extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a personal deposit with Capital Contribution Account under Account No. 01-0040576, with the Public Safety Savings and Loan Association, Inc., Camp Crame, Quezon City in the amount of 511,145.55 pesos, and one-half amount being a conjugal property of surviving spouse, Gemma S. Montezon and other half belong to the children; per Doc. No. 200, Page No. 91, Book No. 01, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Cesar A. Sustento. LSDE: July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Adelaida M. Lacandazo and late Manuel Lacandazo extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcels of land, located at Brgy. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 2315, covered by Title No. P-17832, under Tax Dec. No. 00353 and assessed at P2,070.00 and another parcel Lot No. 16226, area of 5,014 square meters, covered by Title No. P-17833, under Tax Dec. No. 00169; per Doc. No. 193, Page No. 40, Book No. X, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Asterio A. Villero. LSDE: July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 2013

DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Basilio Pulga extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel o and, situated at Brgy. Naga-Naga, Palo, Leyte, Cad. Lot No. 1741, under Tax Dec. No. 0830-0025-00611, containing an area of 560 square meters, more or less and heirs hereby conrmed and afrmed the Deed of Sale executed by coheirs in favor of Sps. Jose B. Petilla, Jr. and Filipinas M. Petilla as vendee for a portion of 186 square meters from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 1091, Page No. 86, Book No. 28, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Leo S. Geron. LSDE: July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Tuesday, 06 August 2013

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from page 1 that contrary to some reports, the Washington Trading had only a differential billing of P1.3 million and not P4 million. And when it agreed to settle with the amount of P700, 000 with the Washington Trading, it was guided under pertinent provisions of Republic Act 7832, which penalizes theft on electricity, the Leyeco II management said. It also said that while it agreed to the settlement, the Washington was directed to pay in cash and not in installment basis. Any compromise agreement between violators and the Leyeco II management is allowed by law, the management said. In fact, this method enables the cooperative to timely recover pilferage loss, contributing to lesser power rates. Compromise is recognized under RA 7832, it said.

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Leyeco II...

The governor said that Samar is widely known for its caves and waterfalls which she intends to give focus in so far as promoting its tourism industry. We will highlight what are existing (here in Samar), Gov. Tan said. According to her, she is particularly giving focus on natural tourism assets in Basey and those in Marabut and Paranas area for the meantime and eventually promote tourism assets of all the towns and cities of the province. She also said that she would be launching a tourism website as a way to get Samar get into the consciousness of the tourists. She would also work closely with those in sector directly involved in the industry like in the hotel and food businesses. I hope each one us will make their effort to push our tourism industry; that each one of us can be an ambassador of tourism. Let us not highlight what are negative to the province, Tan said.

apprehended is a large consumer, an ordinary consumer, or an influential consumer, Avestruz said. In fact as of July this year, Leyeco II was able to apprehend 58 persons which resulted for it to recover more than P1 million, the Leyeco II manager said. The differential billings of the apprehended individuals represents more than P3.39 million. The Leyeco II has been exerting efforts in collecting the balance considering that most ordinary consumers are appealing to pay their differential billings in installments. There are promisory notes executed by the apprehended consumers, which records are available in our coop, Avestruz said. The Leyeco II management said it was baffled why the apprehension of the said business establishment is being given much media hype. It suspects that business interests are involved and Leyeco II is being dragged in this case, it said. Still, the Leyeco II management insisted

Palo to construct public market under PPP program

PALO, LeyteThe construction of a public market in this first-class municipality is being considered for implementation under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program. Mayor Remedios Matin Petilla said she already had an audience with ocials of the PPP Center to discuss on how the local government unit could avail of the scheme for the construction of its new public market. We had an initial talk with PPP ocials and it was very fruitful. I was informed of the system where the municipal government could roll out with the project under the PPP program, Mayor Petilla said. The construction of a new public market has been long overdue. But because of limited local funds, we need to seek funds from various sources, Petilla added. The PPP program is the cornerstone strategy of the Aquino administration in its overall efforts to accelerate infrastructure development and sustained economic development. We will submit a development project proposal and PPP Center will find out what specific mode is applicable for us, Petilla said. PPP projects come in 10 different modes ranging from joint ventures to straight donations. Of these, the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects are the most popular. PPP projects is also an alternative measure to provide the needed infrastructure and other public services that are better and more affordable to fuel local economic development and enhance competitiveness. (REYAN L. ARINover the world. Besides being competitive and continued upgrading in their skills through trainings, the nurses who wish to seek employment abroad should also be proficient in language of the foreign country. The Nursing Roadmap in terms of possible employment include the ASEAN countries such as Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei Darrusalam. Meanwhile, Dr. Socorro Gasco, congratulated the new nurses, whom she called the best in their batch, exemplifying the principle, triumph belongs to those who persevere, after having hurdled the very dicult Nursing Licensure Examinations. (BY EILEEN

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Tuesday, 06 August 2013

TACLOBAN CITYAbout a hundred examinees who successfully hurdled the state-administered Nursing Licensure Examinations on June 2 and 3 this year took their oath on August 3 in Tacloban City before Marco Antonio Sto. Tomas, member of the Philippine Board of Nursing, Professional Regulation Commission Manila. This batch of new nurses included the first timers who collectively posted a high nationwide passing rate of 74% among first takers of the said board exams.

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In his discourse as keynote speaker in said oathtaking ceremony attended by the deans of different schools of Nursing in the region, Sto. Tomas boldly announced that for several years now, Tacloban continued to register as one of the producers of top performers in NLE. This is based on the statistics of passers from different testing centers in Eastern Visayas, according to Sto. Tomas. Ranking next are Iloilo and Tuguegarao. This only proves that not all good schools can be found in Metro Manila, but can also be found in faraway regions of the country. The s t u d e nt s , f a c u lt i e s , deans, are all good here, thus

we cannot conclude that Metro Manila monopolizes all the intelligence in the whole country, he remarked. This His assumption was gleaned from the December 2011 and 2012 NLE, where Tacloban testing centers yielded greater number of passers at 33.92% and 34.46% respectively, compared to Manila which only delivered 29.30% passers. The picture was different though in the June 2013 where Tacloban testing centers only ranked eleventh in the number of passers produced, the first being Cebu, Pampanga then Legazpi in the second the third position. He, stressed though, there is not telling whether this is going to be consistent for the next licensure exam. He underscored the foundation of teaching

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as among the factors that could generate such impressive passing rate and not on the climatic condition of the place. It is the quality of instruction given by the school through the professors that contribute largely to this high rate performance, according to Sto. Tomas. This only means you owe much to your schools, he stressed addressing the new nurses. The June 2013 perfor-

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