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website: leytesamardaily.net VOL. XXV NO. 127 http://www.scribd.com/lsde_scribd e-mail: Editorial - lsdaily2@yahoo.com SATURDAY AUGUST 17, 2013 P10.00 IN TACLOBAN

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SERVING THEIR THIRD TERMS

Over 4,000 barangay officials in EV barred to run for the village polls
By SARWELL Q.MENIANO

TACLOBAN CITY - More than 4,000 barangay ocials in Eastern Visayas are disqualified to seek for reelection in the coming October 28 synchronized barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections as they are now serving on their third and last terms.
Of the 4,466 threetermer village officials, 607 of them are barangay chairmen and 3,859 are members of the barangay council, records of the Department of the Interior and Local Government regional office here showed. DILG Regional Director Pedro Noval said they have already submitted the names of these thirdtermer barangay officials to the regional office of the Commission on Election (Comelec) for posting in all of its local offices.

Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla welcomes Judge Altone Miralles who pay a courtesy visit to his ofce. Miralles was recently named as the presiding judge of Regional Trial Court- Branch 8.(GINA P.GEREZ)

We will inform the general public, most especially the barangay electorate, on who among the current barangay officials are no longer eligible to run as they have already reached the term limit imposed by law, Noval said. The Comelec, however, would still accept the certificate of candidacy (COC) filed by a barangay official seeking a fourth term in the barangay polls. It is our ministerial to -page 6

TACLOBAN CITY A consensus was reached by members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Palo declaring the town ready to become

Plan to make Palo as new Leyte capital snowballs

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Leytes new provincial capital. Town Councilor Wilson Uy said majority members of the municipal council agreed to pass a resolution informing the Leyte provincial board that Palo is willing to become the provinces new capital in lieu of Tacloban City, which ceased to be under the administrative control of the provincial government after its conversion into a highly urbanized city in 2008. Tacloban is not only the capital of Leyte but also the regional and business capital of Eastern Visayas. The resolution actually requests the provincial board of Leyte to consider Palo as one of the options should they decide to transfer the provincial seat from Tacloban City to another city or town, Uy said.

It has been our vision for Palo to become the new seat of the provincial government. The to -page 7

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Independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st district Rep.Ferdinand Martin FM Romualdez (left) ask questions to Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson (right) during the groups dialogue at the House of Representatives regarding the policies and programs of the DPWH in relation with the departments budget for 2014.Looking on are La Union Rep.Victor Ortega,Camarines Sur Rep.Datu Arroyo,Cavite Rep.Lani Mercado-Revilla and Navotas Rep.Toby Tiangco. photo by Ver S. Noveno

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Greening program to be implemented in a Leyte town

TACLOBAN CITY A greening program of the Bureau of Fire Protection is to be implemented in his town. Alangalang Mayor Loreto Yu, who said that the tree planting, which is under the greening program Buying a Living Tree System, would be in the villages of Langit, Divisoria and Tabangohay, revealed this. The villages are among the peat lands of the town. Beneficiary of the 4Ps or Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development are to be tapped in the implementation of said program wherein they are to be paid for every tree they plant and maintained at the peat land

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The project is being implemented through the DENRs Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) with funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Under the program, the municipal government of Alangalang is to mobilize the residents of barangays Divisoria, Langit and Tabangohay through their barangay chairmen in establishing one-hectare demonstration projects and rehabilitation of two hectare degraded peat land areas in their respective villages. Each barangay will receive P175, 000 for the development of the one-hectare demonstration project and two-hectare rehabilitation area. (ROEL T. AMAZONA) green manuring and making composts from farm wastes to be used as fertilizers. He also uses Trichogramma and metarhizium as bio-control agents which he considers very effective in driving insects and pests away. To sustain his farm productivity, he undertakes the staggered planting method growing more or less 1,000 plants of each kind for bigger harvest and profit. Meanwhile, Batan, who is a former board member of the 3rd district of Leyte, manages his livestock farm where cattle, goat, and sheep are raised. He has already started processing goat milk into homemade cheese which is now gaining recognition. Batan keeps himself abreast with these updates through research, the internet, farm visits to successful livestock farms around the country and technical assistance from the Leyte Provincial Agriculture Office, Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, Department of Agriculture (DA), VSU and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). (CHELO
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area. Aside from this greening project under the BFP, the government is also implementing a pilot project in Leytes Sab-a Basin Peatland involving community-led demonstration activities on sustainable use of peat lands as well as rehabilitation of degraded peat lands for the hydrology and conservation of biodiversity.

BAYBAY CITY- The Visayas State University (VSU), this city, recently awarded three Leyte farmers in this years UGMAD Search for outstanding farmer entrepreneur, vegetable and livestock farmers coinciding with their 89th Anniversary and Farmers and Fisherfolks Day Celebration. Honored were outstanding farmer-entrepreneur Olegario Paredes, Jr. of Ormoc City, Ariel Rupa of Palo, as outstanding vegetable farmer and Rowil Batan of Leyte, Leyte as outstanding livestock farmer. Paredes received a

VSU recognizes outstanding Leyte farmers

plaque and a cash award of P20,000 while Rupa got a plaque and P5,000 cash and P5,000 worth of vegetable seeds from East-West Seed Philippines. Batan was given a plaque and P10,000 worth of livestock feeds and biologics from UNAHCO. The UGMAD Award is Visayas State Universitys yearly search for the outstanding farmer-entrepreneur which recognizes the strength and hard work of our farmers in the region. Paredes practices diversified farming raising rice, vegetables, fruit trees and other crops, livestock and fish where his cultural

management practices are patterned after the organic agriculture method. His farm provides not only a good income for him but also generates jobs for his neighbors. On the other hand, Rupa, who produces high value vegetables and fruit crops believes that natural farming is the best method if you want good health and long life. His 1.5-hectare area is teeming with eggplant, pepper, upo, okra, squash, beans, cucumber, kangkong, sweet corn, broccoli, papaya, avocado and a lot more. Part of his farming regimen is

DoE held Leyte consultation on proposed biofuel content increase

PALO, Leyte- The Department of Energy (DoE) held its public consultation on the proposed increase in biodiesel blend last Thursday. The consultation, the departments second leg, was conducted to solicit views from the different sectors especially among oil industry stakeholders on their proposal to increase biofuel blend of diesel product from two percent to five percent, DoE Assistant Secretary Daniel Ariaso, said. The DoE plans to increase the biofuel content by 2015. Although, the plan is only for 3 percent increase but this minimal increase of biofuel content had national impact particularly in the price which is why they need to conduct series of consultations, Ariaso added. Under the Biofuels Act of 2006, it mandates that the minimum blend of biodiesel sourced from coconut in all diesel products, and the gradual increase of the alternative fuel mix. During the consultation, the Department of Science and Technology representative from the region asked the members of the National Biofuel Board (NBB) if the government is ready for a long-term effect of using biofuel. Ramil Uy, DOST senior science specialist, asked the NBB officials if the government has a plan to impose a buffer stock of coconut to sustain production of biofuel when problem of coconut production is experience by farmers. On the side of coconut farmers group, who were present in the consultation, they expressed positive response on the plan of the DoE as this will provide bigger income for them but at

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Outstanding vegetable Farmer Ariel R. Rupa receives his award. With were (l-r) Dr. Jose Bacusmo of VSU, Gerry Vinculado of East-West Seed Philippines, Vice Governor Carlo Loreto, Dr. Santiago Obien and Leyte provincial agriculturist Rogelio Portula.

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TACLOBAN CITY The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will hold a regional public consultation on whether to institute reform to the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) or completely abolish the youth council. Arnel Agabe, assistant DILG-8 director, said that they would announce the date and venue of the dialogue as they are still waiting for the guideline in support to a memorandum dated August 14, 2013 issued by DILG Undersecretary Austere Panadero. The half-day forum is slated on August 19 to 27. The manifesto of various stakeholders will be submitted to the DILG central office on August 28. The key output is a region-specific manifesto or position paper either to support or not reform or abolition of the SK; and a consequence of abolition whether or not to push through with the SK elections in October 2013, Agabe said. Expected to join the consultation are representative from youth organizations; representative from the local government unit league, representatives from SK, representatives from local government units, non-

SK abolition or reform? DILG to hold forum on this issue

government organizations, peoples organizations and key political leaders. Also invited are officials from oversight agencies and national government agencies involved in youth development such as the Department of Education, Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Economic and Development Authority, Civil Service Commission, Commission on Higher Education and Department of Budget and Management. The DILG has been studying the proposal of reforming or abolishing the youth council as various sectors raise

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concerns on the effectiveness of SK in youth engagement and exposure of youth to poll fraud and corruption. In the national level, the department has gathered stakeholders last month. Forum output has been shared for reference of regional offices. Consensus reached in regional consultations will be used as additional reference of the DILG. Earlier, Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. filed Senate Bill 1186 seeking to move the barangay and SK elections to October 2016 to give way to reforms. (SARWELL
Q.MENIANO)

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the same time, they also expressed their apprehension that this could be similar to what had happened when the coco levy fund was implemented. After this consultation in Leyte, DoE and NBB officials will proceed to Metro Manila for the third leg of proposed increase in biodiesel blend. Aside from Ariaso, other representative from the DOE central office who attended the public consultation was Director Zenaida Monsada of the Oil Industry Management Bureau. Representatives from the

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DOST, Philippine Information Agency, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippine Coconut Authority, Department of Agrarian Reform, oil players and representatives from the academe also attended the public consultation.(ROEL T.
AMAZONA)

Charity group donates eye equipment to EVRMC

TACLOBAN CITY Surgical equipment for cataract operation was donated to the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC) by LDS Charities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through Mabuhay Deseret Foundation. The surgical microscope was donated to the EVRMC in response to the need of the hospital for the equipment that provides surgical operations to 30 to 70 cataract patients a month. Manny Hernandez, manager of Mabuhay Deseret Foundation and Elder Benson Misalucha, representative of LDS Charities, personally turnover the equipment to Dr. Edgardo de Leon, chief of hospital of the EVRMC last Wednesday. Aside from the surgical equipment, they also provided medical supplies that are needed for cataract operations. Mabuhay and LDS had been partner for a long time and we visit every places of our country to look for institutions that provides charity work for cataract operations which here in Eastern Visayas it is EVRMC that we chose, Fernandez said. de Leon said that he is happy that the group chose their hospital for them to donate the equipment. Majority of our patients are indigents so they can avail this equipment donated by the group. We will take care of the equipment and use them for the intended patients, de Leon said. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Civil service exams slated on Oct.13, still open for applicants til end of this month
TACLOBAN CITY The Civil Service Commission (CSC) here in the region is still accepting applicants for the 2013 Civil Service Professional and Sub Professional Examinations until August 30, 2013. Career Service Examinations are scheduled on October 13, 2013 and will be held in the cities of Tacloban, Catbalogan and Maasin as the testing centers. The conduct of examinations is one of the functions of the CSC to identify prospective civil servants throughout the Philippines. For those who will pass the CSC exams will be conferred for civil service eligibility that serves as the basic requirement for entrance to government service. Roselie Taon, CSC-8 chief personnel specialist, encourages more interested applicants to submit their admission requirements to the Leyte Field Office located at Trece Martirez St., Tacloban City. Applicants should submit and process their papers personally because we are still verifying their documents but we assure them that the procedure will not take long, Taon said. Taon stressed the importance of passing the said examinations for people to work in the government. She also emphasized that qualified applicants should take the exam as early as possible especially the graduating students.
(RANIZA K. LNU-Intern) DAROLE,

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The meningo scare and a moms grief

he least that the family expects was being ostracized by the community that was supposed to soften the blow brought about by the loss of a loved one, a daughter whose college education was seen as the familys way out of hardships. The mother especially did not expect that they will be treated shabbily by neighbors who were their friends during happy times. It must have been hard for the family to accept the seeming coldness and snobbery of the community they belong, a community that was supposed to be one of their support groups during hard times. The sad incident could have been prevented if there was sufcient education and information dissemination conducted by the concerned authorities. In the past, the Department of Health had conducted info drives through mass media but for unknown reasons it was short-lived and focus was re-directed to den-

gue fever which also became a big challenge of the health community. The incident of the meningo scare must be a big challenge of the information unit of the Department of Health, the City Health Ofce and the barangay ofcials. For one, these entities have their own resources and the challenge is not hard to ght. Let the barangay scholars and health workers conduct an information dissemination campaign in all barangays through assemblies or small groups sessions solely to explain the causes, management and other intricacies of diseases such as dengue fever, meningococcemia, HIV and other health challenges of the time. The public must become aware that they have more to gain than lose if they follow the simple constant hand washing habit especially
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What is meningococcemia?
Meningococcemia is an infection of the bloodstream caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitides. It is an cute and life threatening infection that is transmitted through droplets from the upper respiratory tract when coughing, sneezing, kissing and direct contact within one (1) meter distance. Report from the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) mentioned that the bacteria, Neisseria meningitides is very fragile and do not survive in natural conditions outside the human body. It is a normal inhabitant of the human nasopharynx and carrying it is common. The rate has been observed to increase in smokers, overcrowded areas and militant recruits. away from overcrowded areas. It is an added advantage for everyone who practice healthy lifestyle to improve their body resistance to diseases through eating healthy and avoiding smoking and drinking of alcoholic drinks. It will also help if people who are suffering from colds and seeming infections through detection of fever and body malaise (weakness) will cordon themselves and stay away from people; instead they have to seek medical help for early detection, treatment and prevention of secondary infection. It is observed that in public transport, people unconsciously expose others when they cough, sneeze

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Sentinel nurse MelTirso Maravilles, sanitary inspectors Linus Diaz and Judith Ramos have included in their discussion that cases of meningococcemia should not be a cause of alarm both for the public and health authorities providing care or treatment. It is suggested that the Universal Precautions Practices are done all the time. There is a standard prophylaxis but is only given to those

who have immediate contact with the patient such as household members, boyfriend/girlfriend, sexual partners and hospital personnel who may have done suctioning of secretions on patients. It is hoped that proper awareness and education of the public will prevent panic. People are encouraged to practice proper personal hygiene; frequent baths and hand washing and keeping

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from hatred Forgive; (2) Free your mind from worries - Most never happens; (3) Live simply and appreciate what you have; (4) Give more; (5) Expect less from people but more from God. Here is a fable titled The wolf and the Dog, sourced from http://shortstoriesshort.com, that conveys a different lesson in life. It states: A wolf was going over a high way in the evening. It was hungry. He met a dog. The dog was fat and appeared happy. The wolf made friendship with the dog. You are looking better. It appears you are happy and enjoying. Your skin is so nice. You have been fed properly with vitamins, proteins and minerals said the wolf. Look my friend, my life is simple. I watch my masters house. He feeds me daily four times. I have been given a small house where I sleep well. I dont have any difculties, replied the dog. Then your life is good. I also wish the same. But you see my plight. I am always hungry. You see my bones. I am fed very little. I dont have vitamins and proteins in my food, lament the wolf. Ok then. Come with me. Live with me. You will also be happy. Luxury maketh a person said the dog. The wolf agreed. Both also called the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004. From the laws title itself, it is readily discernable that its mantle of protection and redress is limited because it covers as victims women and their children but not men. But that is not the only catch in the law. Its mantle is even more limited in that it does not cover and protect every and all women. You may ravish a woman in the bushes a million times over yet that act of ravishment may well not come within the laws ambit of damnation. It does not protect every and all women because the law carries a signicant qualication. To be considered punishable as an act of violence against women, the act must be committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has a common child. So apart from the victim being a woman, this is the other qualication. When that second qualication is established, it does not matter whether the act was committed after the marriage was dissolved because it protects even a former wife. It does not matter too that what they shared was only a single night of sexual of them reached the house where the dog lived. Both were happy. As the wolf entered the house accidentally he saw the top of the dogs neck. He found no hairs there. If at all there were hairs they were too short. Why there are no hairs on your neck? The wolf asked the dog. Oh! My dear friend. Why do you ask it? My master puts a belt on my neck. The belt rubs the neck while the belt is tied to a chain tight. My master pulls it and pushes me into the kennel, said the dog. What? Neck tie and chain the wolf thus said and didnt enter further. He was astonished to hear what the dog said. Friend, let me go back. I am not jealous about you. You eat good food. But you are tied here. My bones are thin, true. But I am free in my world. I can go anywhere I like. Thank you. I shall go back. Thus said wolf went back to his forest. The moral: The freedom of poverty is better than happiness in slavery. So Enjoy life while it lasts but be sure make the best of everyday because opportunity only comes to pass once. Be sure that when it comes you are ready to take its gains by Gods grace and the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. congress because it covers even a quondam sexual relationship. Neither would it matter that the afliation is aridly platonic as it covers a mere dating relationship. The law, it is quiet safe to say, has rendered our women empowered. That is the good thing about the law. The bad thing about it is that it has rendered our women a little too empowered, which is not really bad if it was not for the wielding of power for the mere sake of wielding it, or worse for the wielding of power for the sake of oppressing. The law is sound for those genuinely sullied but is overbearing for those who only passes off to be but isnt. And that is not saying it abstractly but rather concretely. Discord is a must in every marital tie-up or any relationship for that matter. Take conict away and it ceases to be marriage, take misunderstanding away and it ceases to be a relationship. Which is why a simple row shouldnt be a license to invoke the law, which is why a simple quarrel shouldnt encourage its conjuring. That precisely is where the problem lies. The sly will use the law to aggravate the trivial, to complicate the simple, to terminate the still remediable, to blow things out of proportion. The cunning will conjure the law when she shouldnt.

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children and students who are vulnerable and out of the house half of their waking hours. The attitude of the Filipinos must be changed if we want to make our population survive these trials that we have to confront in the modern times. Parents have also the responsibilities to educate their children, to encourage their members to listen to family elders. They will do well if they make sure that their environment is always kept clean and orderly; the children are given suf-

On Facebook, one story scoots across millions of walls as it is fondly shared. Described A story for all Filipinos, it is a picture of what life generally is among denizens and what lessons we could heed from it. If you havent been shared this story, here is how it goes. One day a farmers donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to gure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasnt worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At rst, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyones amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads lat-

er, the farmer nally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmers neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off! The Moral of the story: Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up. It added: Remember the ve simple rules to be happy: (1) Free your heart

cient nourishment and are properly educated in preventing likely exposures. It is hoped that schools and barangay ofcials take the extra mile in prioritizing sanitation as regular program. The incident at EVSU was not really conrmed as the student died before laboratory examinations on the patient could be done. As mothers are especially affected when something happens to their children, it is hoped that similar occurrence will never break a mothers heart again.
members. There is no cause for alarm if people are extra vigilant and take the responsibility not to unnecessarily expose others in public places such as cafeterias, buses, Jeepneys or ofces. When not feeling well and exhibiting symptoms, it is best to go to the doctor for medical advice. (Materials are taken from the CESU Report, Medical Journal and Wikipedia)

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and talk without covering their mouths or wearing masks. Teachers and parents must educate children and students to always cover their mouths and noses when coughing and sneezing. It is healthy for everyone to be aware and extra careful. Masks must be properly disposed of and hankies must be changed regularly, washed thoroughly and must not circulate among family

August 17, 2013 Saturday of the 19th Week Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16; Mt 19:13-15

JESUS BLESSES THE CHILDREN

At one point, children were brought to Jesus so that he could place his hands on them in prayer. The disciples began to scold them, but Jesus said, Let the children come to me. Dont hinder them. The kingdom of God belongs to such as these. And he laid his hands on their heads before he left that place.

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atty. frANZ RAYMOND P. ASPA First there was Kris. Claudine followed suit. And when you thought two were already enough, Sunshine came joining in. They have one thing in common and no it has nothing to do with their being popular actresses once. It is Republic Act No. 9262. Kris took refuge under the laws mantle through its provisions on protection order after her erstwhile husband allegedly attempted to force himself to her. He pleaded for the order not only for herself but also for their progeny, although the plea was heard for her but not for the latter. Claudine was not one to be outshone. She too became the laws fan and used it to keep her husband away. Like Kris, she too sought the laws provision on protection order but not so much on his having attempted to sully her womanhood as his having manhandled her. But that of Sunshine was very much like that of Kris although unlike the latter, at least that is the allegation, her husband was able to sully her, against her will of course. It is quite ironic that it had to happen on Mothers Day, a day that commemorates mothers of which Sunshine is one. The three, while they share something in common, are not very much alike though. The rst two sought the more subtle brunt of the laws fangs by seeking under it a protection order which do not do much against the respondent except to keep him away from the petitioner until further orders. The latter, on the other hand, sought the harsher part the criminal part as it has the end in view of eventually placing the respondent in jail. To those not so keen with numbers, RA 9262 is

A DIFFICULT CHOICE
Freedom does mean choice. But the choice itself is our difculty in life, for the number of choices that a human being can make is so many that, at times, it is a good choice not to choose at all. However, it is impossible for us to be happy either in this world or in the next, unless we choose to trust in God whatever may be our life-situation at any given moment. So Joshua said to his people: Choose this day whom you will serve (Jos 24:15). Two families hold funeral for their two teenage girls, tragically killed in a tragic accident. At such times, profound questions about God emerge, such as: If God is in control of our lives, why did he not prevent this from happening? There is no simple answer. But, the questions leave us with a choice about God. Even though we feel deep emotional pain and intellectual confusion, we can still choose either to trust God or give up on him. People who trust God in spite of the tragedies, are those who believe that God who did marvelous things to bring his people into the promised land, still continues to work for our good. An unknown author wrote: Courage, brother! Do not stumble; though the path be dark as night, there is a star to guide the humble; trust in God and do the right. (His Word for Today by Vima Dasan, SJ, published by Paulines. Visit us at www. paulines.ph or Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel. No. 321-3195) Sowers Seeds: There is nothing clever in always delaying things: Ill think about doing good; Ill start to become holy later on. Much more prudent is the person who says: Ill start today, now. -Blessed James Alberione, SSP, S.Th.D., Founder of the Pauline Family

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Scholarships oered by DOST now open for applicants

TACLOBAN CITY The Department of Science Technology (DOST) in the region is accepting applicants for the DOSTSEI Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships Examination for 2014-2015 on September 22, 2013. The DOST offers two undergraduate scholarship programs that is open for all graduating high school students from public and private high schools. The agency aims to produce competent professionals in the field of science and technology which our country need. The two programs are the RA 7687 that is for those qualified applicants that belong to families with low socio-economic status and the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program that is for those whose families socioeconomic status exceeds the set cut-off value of the first program. Applicants are to submit their admission requirements until August 23, 2013.
Im calling the attention of voters that it is your responsibilities to call the attention of that person and file disqualification to the Comelec for them to immediately render a decision, Noval said. The official clarified that voluntary renunciation of office are not considered as an interruption in the continuity of service for the full term for which the elective official was elected. Filing of certificate of candidacy will run from October 15 to 17, followed by the nine-day campaign period that will end on October 26, according to the calendar activities stated under Comelec Resolution 9715 Mendros said election period would start on September 28, a month before the synchronized barangay and SK elections. The DILG reminded government officials to observe prohibitions during this period.

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duty to accept the COC as long as they comply all documentary requirements. We do not prequalify candidates. The remedy of the other party is to file a disqualification case against a candidate seeking for a fourth term, Comelec Regional Director Jose Nick Mendros said in a phone interview. The DILG listing will be the basis for the public to file a complaint against and ineligible candidates and for the poll body to act on disqualification cases. The term of office of incumbent barangay officials ends November 30 this year. Under Republic Act 9164 or An Act Providing for the Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, serving for more than three consecutive terms is prohibited to seek reelection for the same post.

Scholars under the program can avail a book allowance of P5,000 per year, tuition and other school fees (P8,000/sem), PE uniform allowance of P500 for the first semester of the year and transportation allowance. Engr. Ramil T. Uy, senior research specialist of DOST-8, said that the undergraduate scholarship is a very good program that provides an avenue for the less fortunate to study and have a stable job. As of now, they have no unemployed scholars and these graduates even encourage others to avail the program as well. Scholars should maintain a passing grade and a good moral character in order for them Leyte Governor Leopoldo dominico Petilla was the guest of honor during the culmination to continuously avail the program on disability person here in Leyte and distribute wheelchairs,cane, crutches to benefits, Uy said. (RANIZA disabled persons held at the Leyte Provincial Convention Center Pawing Palo,Leyte.
K.DAROLE, LNU INTERN)
(Gina P. Gerez)

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Simeon Guiates extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated at Brgy. Canmarating, Municipality of Abuyog, Leyte, containing an area of 16,997 square meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. P-8947. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Adelaida P. Escobio and Salome J. Arias as vendee for a portion of 8,456 square meters, more or less from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 417, Page No. 84, Book No. 30, Series of 2010 of Notary Public Atty. Edwin Y. Chua. LSDE: Aug. 17, 24 & 31, 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that Gloria Meniano executed a Deed of Absolute Sale in favor of Sps. Ryan Baculio Gallego and Cherry Buranday Gallego as vendee for a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Calsadahay, Burauen, Leyte, designated as Lot No. 6057, covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-0024-00050 Rev 13, containing an area of 288 square meters, more or less and assessed value of P15,630.00; per Doc. No. 222, Page No. 45, Book No. I, Series of 2013 of Noatry Public Atty. Von Kaiser P. Soro. LSDE: Aug. 17, 24 & 31, 2013

DEED OF ABSULTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Ariston Bibera and Quintina Regis extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated in Brgy. Lunang, Hilongos, Leyte, under Tax Dec. No. 14024-00285-R13, designated as Lot No. 12469 situated at Brgy. Lunang, Hilongos, Leyte, with an area of 8,747 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of James Vincent Go, Jimelyn Ross Go, and Joanne Ross Go as vendees for a portion of Lot No. 12469 with an area of 3,071 square meters from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 486, Page No. 98, Book No. XXXII, Series of 2013 of Atty. Josenilo Marquez Reoma. LSDE: Aug. 17, 24 & 31, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH PARTITION AND ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Virgilio R. Solano extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated at Fishermans Village, Brgy. 88, San Jose, Tacloban City described as: Lot 25; Block 15; with an area of 157 square meters, Price per square meters P29,100; Terms: 25 years. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Audel O. Solano as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 55, Page No. 12, Book No. VII, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Enerio M. Sabulao LSDE: Aug. 17, 24 & 31, 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FELIPE ABELLA who died in Brgy. Songco, Borongan, Eastern Samar extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of cocoland situated at Calingatngan, Borongan, Eastern Samar, covered by Tax Declaration No. 08-022-00093, designated as Cad. Lot No. 14925-prt; Assessors Lot No. 010, Block No. 04, containing an area of 1,310 square meters, with an Assessed value of P13,550.00. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of GAUDENCIO C. ALJIBE, JR. of legal age, Filipino, married to CARMELITA C. ALJIBE and a resident of Brgy. Calingatngan, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, herein referred to as VENDEE; per Doc. No. 324, Page No. 51, Book No. CXX; Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Celestino A. Cabato. LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sps. Lauriano Tolibas and Runa Ripalda extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land Lot No. 10629, Cad. Case No. 34, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in Brgys. of Cadahonan, Jugpa, Malaihao and Takin Mp. of Burauen, Province of Leyte, containing an area of 11,500 square meters, more or less. That heirs hereby waive, ownership, right and participation over their respective shares in the above-described property in favor of Ernita Tolibas Cerna; per Doc. No. 235, Page No. 47, Book No. IX, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Belinda Cinco Alcober. LSDE: Aug. 17, 24 & 31, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Angeles V. Macasil heir of late Simeon Macasil executed an afdavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land located in Brgy. san Joaquin, Palo, Leyte, containing an area of 3,817 square meters, covered by O.C.T. No. P-17613, and designated as Lot No. 2108 Palo Graphical Cadastre No. 407; per Doc. No. 140, Page No. 28, Book No. 70, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Dexter L. Aguilar. LSDE: Aug. 17, 24 & 31, 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER

AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Eastern Samar Municipality: Salcedo
In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FE C. PADIT has led with this Ofce a petition for change of First Name from GIRL FE FE
(Complete name of the petitioner) (First name to be changed)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Eastern Samar Municipality: Salcedo
In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RODOLFO C. AGDA has led with this Ofce a petition for change of first name from LEOPOLDO
(First name to be changed) (Complete name of the petitioner)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

to

to

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Engracia C. Palacio who died last February 3, 2008 in Brgy. Payao Catbalogan City extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over parcel of land (Lot No. 793 of the Cadastral Survey of Catbalogan City with the improvements thereon, situated in the Barrio of Erenas, Municipality of Catbalogan, containing an area of nine hundred and eighty-one (981) square meters, more or less, covered by Transfer Certicate of Title No. T-981. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of RITCHEL DE LA CRUZ ABASOLA, of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Pagsanghan, Samar; per Doc. No. 101, Page No. 08, Book No. III, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Pedro M. Labid. LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Felipe Lumagbas extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located at U.S. Navy Road, Brgy. Lupok, Guiuan, E. Samar with an area of 80 sq.m. declared under ARP No. 11-090040-0006803 in the name of Felipe Lumagbas. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Letecia S. Lumagbas of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Brgy. Lupok, Guiuan, E. Samar, herein called the vendee; per Doc. No. 430, Page No. 86, Book No. 01, Series of 2010 of Notary Public Dennis C. Boco. LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2013 DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FELIMON CASPE, who died on May 26, 2006, in Provincial Hospital, Borongan City extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over an agricultural cocoland with improvements thereon located in Calob-cobon, Brgy. 04, Maydolong, Eastern Samar, covering an area of 9,338 square meters, designated as Cadastral Lot No. 1349 & 1352 and is assessed for taxation purposes under TD No. 11-150004-00129 and PIN 037-15-0004-003-69. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of PRIMITIVA M. CODOY, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of Brgy. 06, Poblacion, Maydolong, Eastern Samar of the above described parcel of land; per Doc. No. 443, Page No. 89, Book No. IX, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Olympio B. Ambal, Jr. LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF ENGRACIA PALACIO WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION

(New First name to be adopted)

in the Birth Certificate of

RODOLFO in the Birth Certificate of

(New First name to be adopted)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

FE PARTOSA CABALLEGAN who was born on 21 July 1962 at Salcedo, Eastern Samar and whose parents are APOLONIO CABALLEGAN and
RAYMUNDA PARTOSA
(Name of Mother) (Name of Father) (Complete date of birth) (Place of birth) (Complete name of document owner)

Rodolfo Cabugawan Agda who was born on May 25, 1957

(Complete name of document owner) (Complete date of birth)

at Brgy. Seguinon, Salcedo, Eastern Samar and whose

(Place of birth)

parents are Alfredo Agda and Susana Cabugawan

(Name of Father) (Name of Mother)

Any person affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 22, 2013. (Sgd.) BRUNO L. PADULLO Municipal Civil Registrar LSDE: August 10 & 17, 2013

Any person affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 22, 2013. (Sgd.) BRUNO L. PADULLO Municipal Civil Registrar

LSDE: August 10 & 17, 2013

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lic Works and Highways (DPWH) based in Calbayog City invited Jennifer Allegado, broadcaster, Radyo ng Bayan Calbayog, and Aimee Catalan, news anchor, FilProducts Service Television, Inc. to inform the public perParties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 14th day of August 2013. (Sgd.)Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-1199 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC to operate a PUB service with Prayer to adopt Business/ Trade Name STO. NIO VISARES MULTI-PURPOSE COOP., Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: ORMOC CITY-NAVAL VIA KANANGA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON AUG. 28, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, STO. NIO VISARES MULTI-PURPOSE COOP. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON AUGUST 28, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 13th day of August 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBETO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-1646 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC to operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to adopt Trade/ Business Name MICHAEL CEBRANO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: CAPOOCAN-CARIGARATUNGA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 11, 2013.. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, M STAR TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON AUGUST 28, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 13th day of August 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBETO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2011-0072 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC to operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to adopt Trade/ Business Name LILMA GAMUHAY Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: HIMAY-ANGAN-LIBAGONSOGOD & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, ESMEIH TRANSPORT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON AUGUST 28, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 13th day of August 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBETO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-1463 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC to operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to adopt Business/ Trade Name JACKSON BETANGCOL Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-ST. PAULSCAMPETIC & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON NOV. 14, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, J.O.B. TRANS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON AUGUST 28, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 13th day of August 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBETO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

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LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0538 Ref. No. VIII-2008-0167 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC to operate a FILCAB service with Extension of Validity and with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. ROGELIO CANEDA-VENDOR AGUSTINE EVERO-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: MAASIN CITY-HILONGOS & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR SALE AND TRANSFER HEREIN REFERRED TO AS APPLICANT-VENDOR ROGELIO CANEDA IN FAVOR OF AGUSTINE EVERO HEREIN REFERRED TO AS APPLICANT-VENDEE OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF ROUTE AND UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, ALEXIS DAVE TRANSPORT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON AUGUST 28, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 14th day of August 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R.P. MARTILLO Attorney IV Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-1998-1193 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC to operate a PUJ service with Prayer to adopt Business/ Trade Name JESUS M. ROMERO, SR. Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: ORMOC CITY-VILLABA-KANANGA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON AUG. 25, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, ROMERO STAR LINE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON AUGUST 28, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas.

taining to the projects implemented by the District Office. Allegado and Catalan here interviewed SFDEO Engineers, Engr. Carlos Raola, Chief of the Construction Section, and Engr. Enrico Cobacha, project engineer of Rosales Bridge. Engineer Cobacha disclosed that on August 20, 2013, Tuesday, Rosales Bridge will be officially opened to light vehicles plying along San Juanico-San Isidro Bridge. The contractor, ACME Builders Corporation, is presently working on the construction of the sidewalks and railings of the bridge thus prohibiting heavy vehicles like cargo or ten-wheeler trucks and the like to ply along the said bridge to avoid untoward accidents to the construction workers and pedestrians. Based on the July 31, 2013 monitoring report, SFDEO has already completed the replacement/rehabilitation/ strengthening of three bridges - Pea Bridge, P20 Million; Manok-Manok Bridge, P10 Million; and Malaga Bridge, P20 Million. Meanwhile, the rehabilitation/strengthening/replacement of Rosales Bridge is ongoing and has a total work accomplishment of 92.80% and Replacement of Bugtong Bridge 82.00%. SFDEO is fast tracking the completion of all CY 2013 Bridge Projects in preparation for the implementation of bridge projects for CY 2014.(LEVIRSA BANIZO/PR)

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decision however will come from the provincial board and the governor, Uy added. Uy, who is an ex-officio member of the provincial board being the provincial president of the Philippine Councilors League, said he will personally present to the body the resolution earlier approved by the municipal council. Uy added Palo has already been declared twice as provincial capital before Tacloban City. He said that sometime in 1768 when Leyte and Samar were declared as separate provinces, Palo was declared as Leytes capital. On April 22, 1901 when the civil government was established during the American occupation, Palo became Leytes administrative seat. There is no reason why Palo cannot be declared a provincial capital. Aside from historical basis, a lot of improvements have been observed in Palo that would qualify as new provincial capital, Uy said. Various regional and pro-

vincial government offices are located in Palo, particularly at the Government Center in Barangay Pawing. The town is also considered as the seat of Roman Catholicism in the region since it is home to the offices of the ecclesiastical government of the archdiocese of Palo, the archbishops residence, as well as the secondary, tertiary and theology seminaries of the archdiocese. Earlier, Mayor Remedios Matin Petilla said Palo may still not qualify to become a

city but it can as a provincial capital. It may entail a long process but it is a good idea to transfer the provincial seat to boost the development of Leyte, Petilla said. According to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), Palo is a first-class municipality with an annual income of over P55 million. It is composed of 33 barangays with a population of 62, 727 based on the 2010 census. (REYAN L. ARINTO)

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CAMP KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte- Almost 2,000 persons were arrested and around P70 million worth of illegal fishing paraphernalia were confiscated as the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) stepped up its campaign against illegal fishing in the seawaters surrounding Eastern Visayas in his one-year stint as the regions top cop, said PRO8 director Police Chief Supt. Elmer Soria. Illegal fishing destroys breeding areas and eventually kills small fishes even before they reach maturity. Among the first directive we issued when I assumed post as regional director is the intensified enforcement of Philippine Fisheries Code and local ordinances protecting our marine environment, Soria added. The police official informed that from August 6 last year up to August 5 this year, his office has conducted 382 successful seaborne operations which resulted in the arrest of 1,987 persons and the confiscation of about P69.6 million worth of illegal fishing paraphernalia. A total of 13 cases for violation of RA 8550 were filed in court while oth-

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ers were meted with fines as prescribed by local ordinances, he disclosed. He informed that the most common fishing violations are hulbot-hulbot, trawl fishing, use of fine mesh nets, use of active gears and use of explosives. Illegal fishing practices have been slowly killing the fishing industry. Most of our once rich fishing grounds have been affected by rampant violations and we must put this into halt, the police official averred. Meanwhile, police authorities apprehended another fishing boat caught fishing illegally within the 15-kilometer municipal fishing zone in Barangay Victory, Abuyog town in Leyte on Wednesday, Soria

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said. The police official informed the fishing a composite team from the Abuyog police station and Bantay Dagat apprehended vessel, reportedly owned by one Rolex Tausa with five crewmembers, at 2 p.m. while engaged in pahulbot fishing. He said that aside from impounding the fishing vessel, the operator and crewmembers were also arrested and are now in the custody of the Abuyog police station for proper disposition. Soria added that so far, 24 fishing boats were apprehended in Eastern Visayas for violating fishery laws since the start of August this year. (PINSP ROMUEL

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