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A breathtaking panoramic view of virtually virgin shorelines of Lipata I, Barangay Gogon, Caramoan Peninsula in the province of Camarines Sur. Part of the Lahuy Island treasure trove of tourist spots still needing development, Gov. Migz

PH sets new world record in organ donation pledges

By ANA-LIZA S. MACATANGAY

Villafuerte is exploring strategic ways to entice developers and investors to take a second look at the many tourism gems offered by this naturally rich and green peninsula.

NAGA RIVER DAY MARCH 8

NAGA CITY-- City Mayor John Bongat, in an aggressive move to encourage more stakeholders to give their unequivocal support to the Naga River Revitalization Project will be launching the Wish Upon my River on the first ever Naga River Day celebration on Saturday (March 8) here. To highlight the said celebration which is also dubbed Aldaw kan Salog nin Buhay or simply the Naga River Day, Bongat issued Proclamation 2014-002 proclaiming the 8th day of March and every second Saturday of March for the succeeding years or every year thereafter as Naga River Day.
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NAGA CITY This city joined other participants in establishing a new world record in organ donation last month.

Under the multiple site category, where Naga City was included, the total donors who signed up unofficially totaled to 17,856 again beating Indias record of 10,450 in an 8-hour time duration. The donors trooped to the JMR Coliseum here on Friday, February 28 to land a place in the Guinness Book of World Record attempt for Most People to sign up as Organ Donors.
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IM A LIFE LINE

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Naga City Councilor Nathan A. Sergio hold his own form for barcoding scanning during the Guinness World Record attempt for Most Number of Organ Donors sign up, sponsored by Department of Health

(DOH); Philippine Information Agency (PIA); Philippine Network for Organ Sharing (PhilNOS) and National Kidney Institute (NKTI) held at Jessie M. Robredo Gymnasium, on February 28, 2014.

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MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

EDITORIAL
What we Juana change
A photograph of a procession of women holding aloft or cradling the image of the Sto. Nio in a silent plea for mercy or expiation for the sins of humanity against a landscape of ruins and destruction. Fittingly, this scene was chosen as Photo of the Year as it showed the other name of two women who wrought havoc in our country in 2013. Yolanda may have razed to the ground several areas in the Visayas, but she did not break the spirit of our people. Janet may have been the strongest manmade calamity in our country and the after effect of which we are still reeling from to this day, but she exposed the hidden strength of our people in seeking values like honesty which those honorable senators linked with the PDAF strongly lack. The Tacloban photograph only showed the gut and grit of the Filipina, which the National Commission on Filipino Women is rightly celebrating this month with the theme: Juana ang Tatag mo ay Tatag natin sa Pagbangon at Pagbabago. The theme surely has Yolanda in mind, but it underscores the role of the many Juanas (clearly, a take-off from our bamboo creation myth) who can make a difference in our country. From our culture and history, women have been latent healers and leaders, as in the baliana (the equivalent of the Visayan babaylan). They lead in summoning the spirits of those dislocated by malevolent spirits, or in celebrating the full moon. Indeed, with their feminine mystique and might, women can lend their strength in bringing what we Juana change in our country. (fpj)
(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co., CPAsDFK International is past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, PICPA past president and Hall-of-Famer, and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee).

PREVENTION: By government decree and per historical practices, the month of March is that period when Filipinos are alerted to the potential causes of fires - in order to avoid costly losses to health, life, and properties. The month has barely started, yet many fire incidents have been reported in MetroManila and in key provincial areas. Fire damages are more devastating as compared with those wrought by typhoons - where some debris may still be salvaged. Local government units should conduct studies on how occurrences and fire damages can be minimized in their respective localities. It is advisable to have mandatory inspections of electrical connections and to have stricter requirements on fire-fighting equipment in households and establishments. Fire brigades by business-civic entities should be encouraged to make fire protection a community affair. Fire trucks must be timely repaired, ready for emergency operations. LGU PERMITS: In due time, the adverse effects of the LGUs high costs of business permits will soon be tested. Many city-based entities are transferring their head offices to suburban towns where mayors permits are reasonable. In business taxation the situs or location of transactions are with the head office, even if there are display stations in urbanized areas. Opinions Unlimited

foresees fewer businesses operating in costly LGUs. The open-city taxing authority granted to LGUs by the Local Government Code is a double-edged sword. It was meant to provide the LGUs with operating funds, including the devolution of mining tax, taxes of professionals, and amusement tax. Sales of realty in LGU territories even if already subject to the one-time capital gains tax or creditable withholding tax are still assessed LGU realty transfer tax (maximum of % of market or zonal value, whichever is higher). STRONGER PESO: Two weeks ago the Peso-Dollar exchange rate was pegged at more than P45=$1. Recently the peso value was resuscitated and now ranges at just P44.60. This peso upgrade can be explained by the BSP move to rein in expected higher inflation rate by way of boosting borrowing costs. It means interests rates (through BSP) of both peso loans and deposits will be a touch higher, say by 1.0%.

The dreaded inflation rate is expected to have risen (in February) to 4.3% as against Januarys 4.2%. Because of this, BSP will likely increase its overnight borrowing rate from the long-standing rate 3,5%. With higher rates on loans and deposits demand for US dollars and other foreign currencies will dampen - and that means the peso will attain higher exchange value. The exchange of the US dollar is directly affected by interest rate regime. JETRO DEALS: Japan has opted to strengthen economic and political ties with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is a defense mechanism of the Land of the Rising Sun to serve as buffer against neighbor Chinas expanding military and economic reach. Tensions between Japan and China have escalated over their respective territorial claims to an island chain in the East China Sea. If only to ingratiate our country with Japan and as defense mechanism versus Chinas bully tactics, we should advance our economic and political relations with Japan. The quality products of Japan (and USA) will easily outsell here low-quality Chinese products. This suggestion is complementary to our campaign for BUY FILIPINO FIRST so our production and distribution may require the employment of our idle or under-utilized manpower! PROVERBS: He who pursues righteousness and love, finds life, prosperity and honor.

Weekly Reflection
March 2 - 8, 2014 By Bro. JOEY PIANO

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. - (Colossians 3:23, 24 KJV)

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Based on its yearly report, the 20 th Operation Reach Out for 2014 in the 4th district (Partido) took place last Feb. 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2014 with surgical and medical mission. The venues were: Dr. Manuel Fuentebella Hospital in Sagay, Cam. Sur and the Tigaon Municipal Hospital in Tigaon, Cam. Sur. The sponsors were former Deputy Speaker Arnulfo Noli Fuentebella, Cong. Wimpy B. Fuentebella, Mayor Evelyn B. Fuentebella, Mayor Arnie B. Fuentebella, LGU of the 4th Congressional District of Cam. Sur, Isarog Medical Research Foundation, Inc. and the Partido Development Administration. This was conducted in cooperation with: (1) FEURMF Department of Surgery headed by Dr. Magno Mapalad and Dr. Raymund Ong, (2) Physicians for Peace with team leader: Dr. Josephine R. Bundoc, (3) Association of Philippine Practicing Physicians in America with team leader: Dr. Antonio Abiog. The total output of services rendered are the following: Sixty seven (67) major surgeries. The costing of operational procedure done is P6,075,000. There were two hundred ninety four (294) cases of 12 amputees given hands and feet and 129 save the sight of a child cases, The costing also on the operational procedure done is P7,350,000. The total number of cases served is one thousand four hundred eighty three (1,483). Total costing on work up of patients, laboratory, CP clearance, surgical procedures, anaesthesia, medicine before, during and after operation is P14,957,500. There is also post operative follow-up with medicines. Operation Reach-Out is not funded by PDAF. It works on the free humanitarian service of the doctors, nurses, the LGUs, the many volunteers and the desire of its

sponsors to help the sick indigents. Thank you very much to all those who served in this years mission. Dios mabalos saindo gabos. ***** In the Biz News Asia magazine dated Feb. 17, 2014, Tony Lopez reported the following excerpt: Smuggling, not stealing pork barrel money, is the biggest crime in the Philippines today. Pork barrel money amounts to just P26 billion a year, representing the sum of each senator receives at P200 million per year and the pork barrel each congressman takes at P70 million each year. In his last State of the Nation Address, President Benigno Aquino placed the value of smuggling at P200 Billion a year. At this amount, smuggling is 7.7 times more pernicious than pork barrel P200 billion divided by P26 Billion). The P200 Billion, by the way, is a very much understated figure. Data by the Federation of the Philippines Industries (FPI) indicate smuggling volume is closer to P1 trillon. Writer Bobi Tiglao, looking at the IMFs Direction of Trade data, estimates that smuggling under the Aquino Administration worsened to $19.6 billion dollars per year

(or P823 billion at the peso-dollar rate than of P42 to $1 dollar) during 2010 to 2012. The P19.6 billion is more than five times than the $3.8 billion worth of smuggling per year under President Arroyo and $3.1 billion per year under President Estrada. Smuggling denies government of tax revenues. A government deficit with tax income will necessarily render reduced quality of services in terms of food shortages, classroom and textbook shortages, diminished medical assistance, and reduced or broken down basic services like public transport, roads and security. It depletes savings that should go to industries and jobs. It contributes to unemployment. It is impossible for smuggling of such great magnitude to happen without the connivance and protection of powerful people in the administration. It seems the policy of Daang Matuwid is not applied to higher ups and allies. I hope Im wrong. ***** I wish to correct two sentences in my last weeks column due to my omission. It should be: Senator Tito Sotto also said, a libel is libel whether in cyberspace or not. Sotto was omitted. The other sentence should be: I have been a social worker in charge of the Social Welfare Administration, Provincial branch of Cam. Sur for ten years. The Social Welfare Administration was omitted. The other sentence erroneously printed should be: We lent (P2,000) two thousand pesos to qualified beneficiaries to be able to buy a sewing machine so she could sew dresses and the male in the family can engage in tailoring at that time when there were no ready-made clothes.

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NAGA RIVER DAY MARCH 8

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This effort will be a multi-faceted approach where we will enjoin our partner agencies from both the government and private sector to support our endeavor. We now termed this as Integrated Naga River Revitalization Project or iNRRP to emphasize that the project cut across every important facets of development, Bongat stated. Bongat added that under the said project, the city government will focus on four (4) important aspects as they envision a revitalized Naga River: the preservation of our heritage, caring for the environment, development of Naga City River as tourist attraction and towards the realization of a disaster-resilient community. We want to create public awareness in preserving the historic Naga River, and to encourage better stewardship of the environment in general. The event will also provide an opportunity for Naguenos and Bicolanos to honor and commemorate the important role of the storied Naga River and inspire people especially the young to pursue the path of bringing back its beauty and life, Bongat said. In line with the upcoming big event for the Naga River, Bongat presented before the members of the local media during a brief press conference, a run- down of activities that will cap the day-long activity on Saturday. To start off the activity is a scheduled Regatta sa Salog, after which a ceremonial boat ride will immediately follow. The river route would be from the Magsaysay wharf to the Naga City Peoples Mall (NCPM) wharf. There will also be a groundbreaking ceremony for Naga River Revetment projects. The fund to be used for this will be coming from the efforts of 3rd District Congresswoman Leni G. Robredo. The project is
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The new Danlugan ni Ina in Barangay Dinaga. EUROTEL Hotel supports the construction of the new structure. (Photo
Courtesy of Mr. Martin Nelson Mijea with Marie Enrico)

Naga SP okays Night Market ordinance

By ANA-LIZA S. MACATANGAY NAGA CITY - Local businessmen and small entrepreneurs lauded the Night Market Ordinance authored by City Councilor Maria Elizabeth Q. Lavadia when Sangguniang Panlunsod approved it on February 11, this year. The Ordinance aims to give entrepreneurs a wide opportunity to expose their goods and sell their products to their target clienteles. It also aims to give small and medium enterprises a fair chance to have sufficient venues where they can have additional provision for earnings, just like Micro, small and medium enterprises

LAVADIA (MSMEs) operating during regular hours in the morning. Lavadia who is also the Committee on Market Affairs Chairman pushed for the said ordinance after learning that per records of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), MSMEs contributes almost 61 per cent of the total jobs
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A collage of photos captures the artistic students of Gov. Migz Villafuerte Animation Training Program as they are hard at work on a still life sketching excursion on a private farm at Sitio Yabo, Bgy. Carolina, Naga City. Utilizing the school holiday on February 25, these future animators trooped to the outdoors to get a feel of nature drawings that will be their basis for animation and cartoon sketches back in their training studio.

LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bicol has warned anew the public not to engage in charcoal making out of wood and trading for which violate Presidential Decree No. 705 or the Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines. DENR Bicol regional executive director Gilbert Gonzales said the DENR field offices in the region noted the rampant production of wood charcoal in some areas while many violators of PD 705 have been apprehended by his field personnel and cooperating law enforcers. Under the decree, anybody caught cutting, gathering, collecting or removing wood from alienable or disposable lands or even private property without the necessary permit or authorization from concerned government entities will be imposed the penalty of qualified theft. "Those who want to engage in charcoal making and transporting, he advised, may get a permit from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in their respective areas," he said. The only charcoal material to be allowed is coconut shell which also abounds in the region Gonzales added that anybody found in possession of the charcoal in sacks will be considered as the guilty person.
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SACKS OF CHARCOAL CONFISCATED

(Photo by CENRO Mobo)

Forester III Pacifico Gases shows the 63 confiscated sacks of wood charcoal with the conveyance that the CENRO Mobo was able to seize last Feb. 14 in Masbate. The sacks of charcoal as well as the vehicle will undergo administrative confiscation proceeding (ACP) under Presidential Decree 705 otherwise known as the Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines.

SORSOGON CITY The PNP Entrance Examination and PNP Promotional Examinations schedule set on April 27, 2014, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced. Filing of application will be from March 3 to March 28, 2014. Applicants should log on to the NAPOLCOM official website at www.napolcom. gov.ph and click on the ON-LINE EXAMINATION APPLICATION SCHEDULING SYSTEM to get a scheduled appointment for filing of application. Only applicants with a confirmed scheduled appointment with reference number shall be entertained.

Application forms (NAPOLCOM Form 1-A) and Index Cards can be obtained for free at the Regional Office. An applicant must file his/her duly accomplished application form together with required documents on his/her scheduled appointment PERSONALLY at the NAPOLCOM Regional Office. Applicant for PNP Entrance Examination must be Bachelors degree holder, not more than 30 years old, 1.62 meters in height for male and 1.57 meters for female. Marquez is optimistic that more Sorsoganons would be encouraged to join the police force, happy to serve and protect the communities. -- PIA

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ETCETERA

MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

DAET, Camarines Norte The municipal government here expressed support for the filming in Daet of Sine Panitik project of the Film Academy of the Philippines this coming March 25-31. Mayor Tito Sarion of this town said that Leo Martinez, director general of the Film Academy of the Philippines, has assured him that the latter will emphasize the cooperation and support of the local government of Daet in their programs in the promotion and exhibition of the films in cinemas nationwide as well as the specialized bookings for showing in the campuses. Sarion said that the Sine Panitik project is a film anthology of classic Filipino short stories whose initial trilogy will be shot in Daet. Daet will be specially credited in the film in the acknowledgment portion at the films end credits. He said that the filming of

SARION
the two short stories entitled Faith, Love, Time and Dr. Lazaro by Gregorio Brillantes and Sandaang Damit by Fanny Garcia are included in the curriculum of schools throughout the country. He said that the production people of the Film Academy have already conducted a location hunting and pre-production work last Feb. 16-18. The collaboration will once again boost the tourism opportunities for Daet, he said. It will be recalled that the

SUBIC, ZAMBALES Three Bikol writers presented their respective papers during this years Taboan Philippine Writers Festival set last February 24-27, at the Subic Holiday Villas inside the Subic Freeport Zone. Poet and fictionist Frank Penones Jr, will deliver the keynote address for the session on the topic, Language of Light: Literature and Nationbuilding. Peones is the new Southern Luzon Coordinator for the Committee on Literary Arts of the National Commission on
first and several shootings scene of the ABS-CBN primetime teleserye The Legal Wife of Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales and Maja Salvador was taken in Daet and nearby towns of the province of Camarines Norte. He said that along with

Culture and the Arts. He talks about the relationship of rugan and raga (heart and land) which parallel literature and the nation, or how language which embody literature, imagine a nation. Fictionist Irmina Torres and childrens story writer, Eden D. Elizan-Velarde were the panellists in two separate sessions and topics. Torres is assigned on the session on Sagip-Kabataan: Using Literature to Help Children in Disaster Areas; while Velarde in A Roof of Ones Own: Literary Institutes and Associations.
tourism development the local government unit will conduct the 2nd Daet Aerosports this month wherein several beach events like surfing, para-gliding and among others will be joined by the local as well as international enthusiasts. - ROSALITA B. MANLANGIT

LEGAZPI CITY Visual artist Elmer A. Oliva will open his latest one-man show here on March 3 at the Capitol Atrium, curator Apo Gonzales said. The exhibit titled Surrealism (Collectors Items) will feature his works in his traditional medium, the ballpoint pen, mostly in surrealistic and folk genre style. Oliva, who last exhibited in Bicol in 2011 at the Caf Federico in Naga City, has participated in several art shows, here and abroad like the International Arts Festi-

val in Memphis in the US. His works had been included in art books like Art at the Philippine Center in N.Y., the Encyclopedia of Philippine Arts, and Art Handbook. In 1995, his surreal work, Gate to Infinity, won an honourable mention in the defunct Philip Morris Art Awards. When he was still based in Bicol, he was one of the organizers of Mukna Bikolnon, an art group of local artists which include Raul Alcomendas, Alfonso Oliva, Bert Villarino and Nitz Penera.

Raffy Banzuela is this year's NCCA Writers Prize winner for his poetry collection, Dios Makina

Bikol literati Frank Penones Jr, Irmina Torres and Eden Velarde attended the 2014 Taboan Writers Festival.

Visual artist Elmer Oliva whose medium is ballpen opens his oneman show at the Albay Capitol atrium this March.

The Use of Mother Tongue in the K-12 Curriculum

By EDITHA O. PANUNCIO Teacher II Bocogon Elementary School Lagonoy North District Lagonoy, Camarines Sur

INNER CHESS
BY J. HENRY DANICAN

One of the most prominent features of the K-12 curriculum which is now in full implementation in all schools, especially for Kindergarten, Grades I, II and III classes is the use of mother tongue. This is the Multi-Tongue-Based Multi-Lingual Education (MTB-MLE). It is specially conceived to support the goal of making every child a reader and every child a writer. At the beginning of its implementation, there were lots of opinions. adverse and otherwise, over its use. were many dissent from various sectors. But with its implementation and the many good things that were drawn from its use, the dissents died naturally and as the implementation is carried out and seeing the results of children progressing well, there is now no reason to say that DepEd was wrong in its projection of better outputs among our school children. The use of mother tongue or the use of the childs native language is considered the best and easy approach towards making a childs early days in school (Kindergarten, Grades I, II and III) easy and very comfortable. It means abling the readers to communicate with ease because he is using a language that is not foreign to him. The situations taken up in his studies are those he is very familiar with. Briefly, it is making the early grades for the pupil the best reason to move faster and with ease. The child therefore will not find it unusually difficult to communicate because in all instances, he is using the language he uses at home with his family, the language he uses when he plays with friends and classmates and so there is no reason to communicate with difficulty. Eventually, in school, the child understands his lessons better. He answers without the benefit of trying to figure out is he is using the language correctly. He understands the process he is exposed to in all his subjects, whether it is mathematics, science of even English. Subsequently, he finds studying not just fun but fulfilling because he understands his lessons well. Therefore, he could formulate opinions, can inquire about things he is not fully aware of so his participation in the class is not unwanted. He becomes articulate and becomes familiar with things and situations around him. For example, he would become familiar with local stories, local news and local literature. This is something that would strike his appreciation of local culture. Not far fetched, the child would most likely develop a sense of nationalism.

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School Heads: Agents of Change
By EDGAR O, CAPILLANO Teacher I Lupi Elementary School San Fernando District

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No man is an island. This is an old adage that still holds a lot of water. Yes, Virginia. No man can stand alone. He is a part of the main. And that is what makes a mans life meaningful. In any organization, there should be no such thing as one man rule as in any government, there is no room for a dictator. A dictator is bound to fall no matter how much power he has in his hand and no matter how many pledge support to him. These supporters will surely turn their backs against him given the right time. In a similar vein, in the educational set-up, the school head does not function alone. If he tries to do so, he will surely court disaster. Because he is by nature, an agent of change and no change is possible by himself alone. There is the need for collaborative effort and this is when change is possible. Of course, the leader takes charge. In the public school, give him the name school head. This is where I am driving at. For a school head to promulgate change, there is the need for his subordinates to join him in his program of change. We call it collaborative effort. We call it shared leadership. We call it power relations. So, how do school heads become catalysts of change?. In the first place, he must be aware of present conditions. Where does his school stand and what does he want in his school to be improved. This calls for his fellow teachers involvement. This is possible by getting teachers effort to do a collaborative n action research with the aim of using the findings and conclusions of the research for actual implementation towards change. It is also imperative to incorporate community needs, visions and strategic actions which in turn enable the school to tackle their problems and improve the performance of its human resources. The matter of involving the teachers is one very potent factor of the school head to consider if he is gearing towards change. The school head must likewise increase the sense of belongingness of his fellow teachers who may be subordinate to him, The need for change is dictated by an urgent move to improve the school as well as improve the teachers. The school head therefore encourages continuous pursuit of education by the teachers under his fold because they are the ones who will eventually give him the imprimatur as an active catalyst of change.

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After registering an unofficial record of 3,548 for 30 minutes, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Sta. Mesa, Manila on Friday now carries the new record for the most number of registrants for organ donors in an hour in a single venue, beating Indias 2,755 organ donor registrants recorded for an hour. The activity started simultaneously from five (5) sites or locations. Here in Naga City, the venue was at the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum; In Tuguegarao, at the Mamba Gym; at the Almendras Gym in Davao and two sites in Metro Manila: the Quezon City Memorial Circle and the
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Person with Disability (PWDs) also signifies his intention to be an organ donor during the simultaneous attempt for Guinness World Record held at Jessie M. Robredo Gymnasium, Naga City on Friday (February 28).

The Anti-Bullying Act: Its School Implementation

By DANNY F. FLORECE Head Teacher 1 San Isidro Elementary School Lagonoy North District Lagonoy, Camarines Sur In the past there had been lots of cases when a student simply drops out of school not because he is financially incapable of supporting his studies or he is not exactly doing very well in his academics. The student drops out because he could not bear malicious name calling or the likes or is threatened or inflicted not just bodily harm or any other unreasonable bodily or verbal acts. These are placing him in a situation that he could hardly cope with his school works much less bond with fellow students. He is being antagonized causing due damage to his character and reputation. Needless to say, it is even causing him endless sleepless night that his studies is without doubt, adversely affected. There had been an instance of a child who died after having been inflicted with unreasonable bodily harm. It was too late when his parents learned about what happened. These are just two instances that bullying has taken its toll. Certainly, it should come to an end. Republic Act No. 10627 or the Anti-Bullying Act in support of the Child Protection is now in force especially in schools where bullying has been committed even with the perpetrators ignorant about it. The perpetrator(s) simply bullied a fellow student maybe just for the heck of it but the victim has been kind of a sacrificial lamb for a fellow student(s) mischief(s). The Anti-Bullying Act mandates school to be wary of the bullying in their turfs. As such, the following are clearly outlined to support the act: prohibited are bullying in school-related activities but not limited to it because also prohibited is bullying even in non-related school activities, retaliation against a person who reports a bullying. A clear procedures and strategies reporting acts of bullying, responding properly and investigating promptly bullying acts, restoring a sense of safety for the victim and his need for protection for the informant must be given attention. However, should an information is furnished falsely, the informant will have to face severe sanction. Education of students, parents and guardians on the anti-bullying act is not just encouraged but must be given grave concern by the school head. The school, is likewise, mandated to maintain as public record relevant information and statistics of reported violations of the act. The school head, in all instances, the school principal should likewise reports to DepEd annually bullying incidents in the school and if not done he can face sanctions. He is also directed to notify law enforcement agencies to take appropriate actions like notifying the parents of both perpetrator and victim and make them aware of the provisions of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines. DedEd Secretary Armin Luistro has made available all pertinent information of Republic Ac 1067 known as the AntiBullying Act.

IRIGA CITY --- The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP), in line with its 66th Founding Anniversary conducted a Research Colloquium which was held at the UNEP CCA theater last week through the auspices of the School of Graduate Studies. The said academic meeting aims to encourage researchers to come up with a comprehensive research or exploration of a particular topic which will serve as a tool to push development particularly in the countryside. It intends to showcase best practices of various organizations or institutions and utilize them for the use of concerned sectors for the betterment of the community. This years gathering dubbed the assembly as a venue to look forward with confidence and looking back with pride , referring to the worthy journeys that they have embarked just to come up with their respective researches. OIC Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Eleanor A. Osea, CESO IV presented the presenters who were all prepared to reveal the results of their respective studies. Presenters with their topic

include: Ms. Carina Pasamba Jamilano (MAEd) who presented her research on Pinoy Leadership Styles in Relation to the Professional Attributes of School Administrators; Mr. Glen E. Redicilla (MAEdMath) with his ComputerAided Instruction research, particularly focusing on its effect on the Achievements

of Junior students in Geometry in Computer Science High School of Bicolandia and a study on the Succession Planning and Programming Practices of the Government Secondary School Heads: Its significance to Teachers Career development in the Bicol Region presented by Dr. Belen B. Pili (Doctor of

Education, EdD). Other presenters were Ms. Rosalyn P. Miraples (MAEdScience) who focused on the Effectiveness of the Strategic intervention materials on the Students academic performance in Chemistry. Dr. Joel L. Batanes (Doctor of Public Management) discussed
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Covenant for Lake Buhi Conservation Project

DENR Regional Executive Director Gilbert C. Gonzales manifests his support before Bato town constituents to the Provincial Government of Camarines Surs bid to improve the plight of some 34,000 fishers from 16 lakeside barangays in Bato. In his message, Director Gonzales emphasized the importance of fully implementing Republic Act 9003 which has immediate positive impact on the lakes health by eliminating pollution-causing substances at source. He also explained the role of Lake Bato in providing habitat for endemic birds, fish, and plant species. (Photo by Alfredo G. Macasinag, Jr.)

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REQUIREMENTS: 1. Duly accomplished Bio-Data with recent 2X2 picture; 2. Applicant must be 15-24 years old; 3. SK Voters ID or Regular Voters ID (in the absence of said voters IDs, a certification from COMELEC of his/her parents voters registration must be submitted); 4. Any of the regular bills of parents, such as: Electric Bill, Water Bill Telephone Bill Cable TV Bill Cellphone Bill 5. Must be able to attend to official functions during regular office hours; 6. Must be of good moral character, duly certified by the school head or a Barangay Clearance; 7. Must not have been a previous Naga City Youth Official. Deadline of submission is until March 31, 2014 until 5:00pm only. Only applicants with complete requirements will be accepted. For more details, contact us at 473-20-51.

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NAGA RIVER DAY MARCH 8 . . .
located along the river banks. Archbishop Rolando Octavus Tria Tirona, OCD, DD, together with ABS CBN Executive Gina Lopez will join Bongat, First Lady Farah Bongat and members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod headed by City Vice Mayor Nelson Legacion in the blessing and ribbon-cutting of the wharf at the Naga City Peoples Hall. Stakeholders will also witness the unveiling of the Danlugan Pillars, blessing of the image of Our Lady of Penafrancia and ribboncutting of the Calle del Rio, which will cover the Tabuco bridge until Panganiban. A resolution will be passed to officially name the said street as Calle del Rio. After a short programme in the afternoon at Danlugan ni Ina, the opening of the Night market will follow along the General Luna extension. This will be followed by Banquete y Concierto at the Calle del Rio which will be spearheaded by the Naga City Bar Owners Association. -Ana-Liza S. Macatangay

MARCH 2 - 8, 2014
Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province: Camarines Sur City/Municipality: Naga City CFNCCE-

The SINUKUAN GUARDIANS Brotherhood, Inc. Region 3 hosted the National Policy Board Meeting and Luzon Founders Summit was successfully convened at MICS Paradise Resort, Barangay Bitas, Arayat, Pampanga last Feb. 21-22, 2014. Said activity was the joint effort of Ferdinand NF GEMINI 007 Casupanan, VP for Luzon; Resito NF RST Cunanan, Regional Founder, GBI-R3 and Manuel FRMG MUSANG Biag, Angeles City Chapter Founder. The activity was attended by GBI Executive Commission members of National Policy Board (Board of Trustees) from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and GUARDIANS House of Doctrines/National Triumvirate represented by Raul MF LAGALAG Ramos Sr., Asst. Prime Minister, GHOD/NT. Present during the executive meeting were: Ferdinand NF GEMINI 007 Casupanan, GBI National Vice President for Luzon; Engr. Alan NF BONG Gonzales, Cotabato City, Floor Leader; Adronico NF BRAVO Balais, Samar, Secretary; BG Jose SGF GM Gamos PA (Ret)Luzon, National Operation Officer; Emmanuel NF CARJON Naval-Leyte, National Protocol Officer; Guilbert NF GBL Luciano, Davao City, National Logistic Officer; Giovanni NF PRECY Abenoja, La Union, National Liaison Officer; Atty. Gregorio NF GOYONG Duremdes, Davao City, Chief of Staff/ Spokesperson and Raul MF LAGALAG Ramos Sr., Camarines Sur, Asst. Prime Minister. Ernesto NF ERGA

Gallebo, Ilocos Sur, National Treasurer; Fernando NF FPJ Pimentel, Laguna, Asst. National Auditor and Sancho NF SCORPION Alcantara II, later joined the session. Among the agenda taken up during the meeting were: the passing of eight (8) National Chapter Resolution and it was ratified and approved by the NPB (Board of Trustees) members. NC Resolution #14-06 is the confirmation of promotion of Atty. Gregorio NF GOYONG Duremdes to MF (Master Founder) and further designating him as the Deputy Prime Minister of GHOD/NT and Master Founder for Mindnao. NC Resolution #14-01 designating Atty. Joel NF MUMBAKI Obar, Dumaguete City as the Officer-in-Charge GBI effective February 22 in lieu of P/DIR Quirino NF TORCH Dela Torre PNP (Ret) who was on official leave due to health problem. NC Resolution #1404 granting posthumous award (Plaque of Appreciation) to the late Melanio NF MEL Pronto, former GBI National Treasurer. Highlight of the activity was the the special investiture of Atty. Gregorio NF GOYONG Duremdes in relation to his promotion to Master Founder, effective February 22. Said investiture was officiated by MF LAGALAG. The next NPB meeting will be held in Region 5, either in Camarines Sur or in Albay on May 24-25, 2014 as the result of consultative meeting made by the Board of Trustees on the recently concluded NPB meeting and it was unanimously carried and approved by the Policy Board members. Dapaaa!!!

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

PH SETS NEW WORLD RECORD . . .

Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Mesa, Manila. Other sites around the country who also joined in this attempt at the same time were La Union at the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center. Dr. Efren B. Nierva, Bicol Medical Center (BMC) Director and City Councilor David Casper Nathan Sergio, main proponent of the Organ for Life Ordinance of Naga City led the registrants during the first hour attempt. It was followed by the City officials of Naga headed by Mayor John Bongat and the Staff and personnel of BMC headed by Dr. Freddie Sy, head of the Department of Surgery and Organ Procurement Office and Dr. Mary Jane Guazon-Uy, Chief of Medical and Professional Staff. Naga Citys registrants during the first 20 minutes, was running more than a thousand when the computer and on screen projector bleeps and rendered a black wall. When it resumed, the number resumed to 0 and stared counting again, ending the registrants for the one hour at 725. The technical glitch was immediately documented for the Guinness comments. Although saddened by the technical error, the event organizers which include the BMC, LGU Naga and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Camarines Sur Provincial and Regional Office, were happy to note that the actual and physical counting resulted to more than 2,000 unofficial registrants. Guinness has yet to certify the registration forms validity and the new records set. We are very happy with the turn out of the event as it reects the peoples awareness on organ donation. What we just did is a noble act of leaving a legacyextending a part of ourselves when we die, so that others may live, Sergio stated.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No.2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JONA CHRISTINE AMPARADO PAPILLERA has filed with this Office, a Petition for Correction of Entry in Sex from MALE to FEMALE in the certificate of live birth of JONA CHRISTINE AMPARADO PAPILLERA at Naga City and whose parents are Joseph Bataller Papillera and Ma. Rowena Amparado. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 9, 2014. (Sgd.) ALEXANDER M. CAYETANO City Civil Registrar
BIKOL REPORTER Published: Feb. 23 and March 2, 2014

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the only legitimate and compulsory heirs of the late ROLANDO BELAOS GO, who died on January 22, 2011 at Albay Doctors Hospital, Legazpi City without any will or testament and with no known debts, left a parcels of land situated in Ocampo, Camarines Sur, the parties agree to divide, partition and adjudicate extra-judicially among themselves the described properties pro indiviso share; witnesseth further, the parties with full legal capacity to contract agree to waive all their rights, shares, interest and possession on the described properties in favor of their mother, MILA JALLORES BELAOS; as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Carlo C. Villanueva, Jr.; Doc. No. 305, Page No. 61, Book No. 83, Series of 2014. BIKOL REPORTER Published: February 16, 23; March 2, 2014 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF SHARE Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate children and sole heirs of PILAR ALTEZA POTENCIO, who died on October 15, 2013 at Iriga City, with no known debts; left certain real properties as follows: TCT No. 2221, a parcel of land situated in the Barrio of San Nicolas, Iriga City containing an area of 843 square meters; TCT No. 056, a parcel of land situated in Barangay Sta. Elena, City of Iriga containg an area of 9,146 square meters; residential house in San Nicolas, Iriga City; Bank deposits with Banco de Oro and Philippine National Bank, all in Iriga City; Investments in Insurance with Loyola Time Plan and Pension Plan with Professional Group Plan, Inc., with ALDO RAY POTENCIO and PIERRE GERARD A. POTENCIO are the named beneficiaries; the parties all of legal age with full civil capacity to contract agree to divide and adjudicate among themselves the described property as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement Among Heirs with Waiver; as to the bank deposits ALDO RAY POTENCIO and ROMEO BEN A. POTENCIO JR. hereby RENOUNCE and WAIVE whatever rights interest or participation in the bank deposit in favor of Pierre Gerard A. Potencio; as regards to the investments in Insurance, Aldo Ray Potencio RENOUNCE and WAIVE whatever rights, interest or participation in favor of Pierre Gerard A. Potencio; as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Aldrico I. Abano, Doc. No. 401, Page No. 81, Book No. XXI, Series of 2013.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: February 16, 23; March 2, 2014

BICOL MEDIA VOWS TO . . .

mation, accuracy might be compromised. Freedom of expression, use of latest technology, current practices, labor standards and economic conditions and well-being of media practitioners in the region are among the issues raised and discussed. Acua said although everyone has the freedom to express his opinion publicly it also comes with the responsibility to respect the rights and dignity of others citing the cybercrime law and the revised penal code of the Philippines which criminalizes libel and slander by act or deed. Freedom of expression is not absolute. It ends with the rights of others, he stressed. Its how you say it that will save you from trouble. Be careful with the use of adjectives and play of words. Know how to say things to be more effective because you might fail to convey the message. Its not what you say but how you say it that matters, Acua further said. In response to the need of giving due benefits and compensation of station managers and owners to their people, the participants urged their fellow journalists to organize as a group to help elevate their condition after retirement and to address unjust practices such as exploitation of the media which elicits perception of corruption. Station owners and managers have the responsibility to take care of their people, he said.

For FEBRUARY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. NAME OF DECEASED VIRGILIO C. AGUIRRE NEMESIA S. BAER REBECCA B. TORALDE ADELA E. BERMUDO FLORENCIO D. VITALICIO GLORIA S. TENDENILLA ANTONIO P. VILLARIN ALICIA H. AGUILAR SALVACION B. ALARCON ANTONIO V. FABIANO WILFREDO M. GEOSA ERLINDA P. GAITE ANICIA B. PONTEJOS BERNARDO R. CORTEZ SR. MARILOU B. BERNAL NICANOR G. ZAPATA DATE OF INTERMENT February 1, 2014 February 4, 2014 February 6, 2014 February 5, 2014 February 8, 2014 February 8, 2014 February 9, 2014 February 11, 2014 February 12, 2014 February 15, 2014 February 17, 2014 February 19, 2014 February 26, 2014 February 25, 2014 February 25, 2014 February 28, 2014

Balatas Road, Brgy. Balatas, Naga City

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NAGA SP OKAYS NIGHT . . .
generated by all types of business establishments in 2011. This figure translates to about Php 3,872,406 new employment opportunities created in 2011 as against 2,473,336 new jobs coming from big corporations during the same year. MSMEs also accounted for about 99 per cent of the registered businesses in the country, Lavadia stated. The Lady Councilor further said that the said figures are highly illustrative of the vital role of the MSMEs in the inclusive socio-economic development of our country. This opportunity is being taken advantage of the less privileged sector of our society, giving them a chance to contribute their skills while engaging their participation in the lively economic atmosphere of Naga City. This is a great news for our constituents, Lavadia added. The night market will commence at 7:00pm and will cease business transactions at 2:00am, giving market goers six (6) hours to buy their needed wares and goods. The Ordinance includes provision on stall assignments and maximum area for occupancy. Occupants, who are just allowed to rent a maximum of five (5) square or 2.5x2.5 meter-stall, should be committed to sell their goods during all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays within the period specified in the contract. Designated initial area for selling is the General Luna street, starting from Corner Benito Commercial Building to Corner Eurotel Hotel, just across the Naga City Peoples Mall in the downtown area of the city. The said street will be closed to traffic for the entire duration of the Night Market and on the stipulated days. The ordinance further states that occupants can only install and display their goods and other market paraphernalia within their designated area. No goods shall be put in display along the streets, road right of ways and any government sites. Lavadia believes that the establishment of Night market in Naga City will positively result to the generation of more employment for the poor and the needy.

BIKOL REPORTER

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province: Camarines Sur City/Municipality: Libmanan CCE-0011-2014 R.A. 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No.2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MELANIE DAL ALVARO has filed with this Office, a Petition for Correction of Entry in Sex from MALE to FEMALE in the certificate of live birth of MELANIE DAL ALVARO at Libmanan, Camarines Sur and whose parents are Rudy C. Alvaro and Virginia S. Dal. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 15, 2014. (Sgd.) EMILIE S. AGNES-DAIRAO Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

BIKOL REPORTER Published: March 2 and 9, 2014

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province: Camarines Sur City/Municipality: Libmanan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section No. 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GILBERT ALVAREZ DE LA CRUZ has filed with this Office, a Petition for Change of First Name from HELBERT to GILBERT in the certificate of live birth of HELBERT DE LA CRUZ who was born on June 17, 1959 at Poblacion, Libmanan, Camarines Sur and whose parents are Juan de la Cruz and Ruth Alvarez. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 15, 2014. (Sgd.) EMILIE S. AGNES-DAIRAO Municipal Civil Registrar

LEGAZPI CITY -- At least 79 of the 120 local government units (LGUs) in Bicol are assured of P45 million in extra funding for three years from the national governments Grassroots Participatory Budgeting Process (GPBP), according to the regional office here of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The fund, which will come in the amount of P15 million yearly, will be used in GPBP-driven initiatives such as projects which include those on agri-livelihood, farm-to-market roads, irrigation and other agri-infra facilities. Formerly known as the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BuB), GPBP, being applied by the administration of President Benigno Aquino III, is a somewhat modern approach to planning in the use of governments financial resources that is different from the usual top-down budgeting where the high level executives make all the decisions in fund dispensations. It seeks to make the national budget more responsive to local needs, provide incentives for local good governance, strengthen the devolution of basic services delivery, create a conducive environment for peoples participation and generate demand for good governance at the local level. This scheme also provides the opportunity for grantees to be involved in setting their own goals and expectations for a given financial period and gives them

ownership of the decisions, motivating them to meet budgetary constraints that otherwise might seem unattainable or unrealistic if they were delivered by someone without as much understanding of their day-to-day operations. The 79 Bicol LGUs that are considered early qualifiers to the fund are in the regions six provinces Albay, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon; six of the seven cities-Naga, Iriga, Legazpi, Tabaco, Ligao and Masbate; and 68 of the 105 municipalities. Of these municipalities, Albay, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes have 11 each; Camarines Sur, 16; Masbate, 10; and Sorsogon, nine. These LGUs automatically qualify to the GPBP for having met the requirements, such as being the recipient of DILGs Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) and implementation of Public Financial Management Improvement Plan (PFMIP) as determined by the Department of Budget and Management, DILG Regional Director Eluisa Pastor on Tuesday said. Introduced in 2012 by the late DILG secretary Jesse Robredo before his death in a plane accident in August of the same year, SGH is an award system to LGUs that will successfully meet the requirements of full disclosure policy, have exemplary standards of frontline services and procurement and proven to have no adverse or disclaimer audit findings by the Commission on Audit.

Starting this year, the DILG is scaling up the SGH into the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) to cover a much wider LGU performance such as good financial housekeeping, disaster preparedness, social protection for the basic sector, business friendliness and competitiveness, environmental compliance and law and order and public safety. The Bicol list of early GPBP qualifiers is not final though, as further evaluations are undergoing for others that have not been included in the roster based on the SGH and PFMIP criteria may still be added when results become favorable to them. The evaluations include the budgeting process and the selection of Local Poverty Reduction Action Teams consisting of both LGUs and civil society organizations and the updating and validation to form the basis for the Local Poverty Reduction Action Plans. After the consolidated list of projects are validated and reviewed by the Regional Poverty Reduction Action Team through the DILG regional office, it will be submitted to the National Anti-Poverty Commission and the Regional Development Council for endorsement to the GPBP oversight agencies. The list of approved projects will be downloaded to the respective Sangguniang Bayans for approval, as the LGU are required to provide counterpart funds, Pastor said. -- PNA

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He also warned that wood charcoal traders will also face government sanctions if found transacting business. All confiscated charcoal and the vehicle transporting it will be placed under government custody, undergo administrative confiscation proceedings and face a criminal case in the court. Gonzales added that wood charcoal production is directly associated with deforestation because of the impression that much of the volume of charcoal used are still sourced from the forests. MANNY P. SOLIS

UNEP CONDUCTS RESEARCH . . .

CBSUAs Organic Agriculture
Development Program: Basis for Upgrading while Ms. Janice L. Viletario (Master of Public Administration-MPA) decided to focus her studies on the Emotional Intelligence in Relation to the Organizational Climate of the Legislators in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur. UNEP President Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda who is in full support of the said endeavor believes that the said exercise also enhances the presenters or researchers ability to enhance their oral presentation skills while contributing more avenues for growth for the other participants. The meeting of these researchers might also result in the development of joint studies which could mean more opportunities for the community to grow as recipient of the said discussions. This creative work also provided the partakers with the opportunity to get to know other fields and widen their understanding and knowledge of various studies aside from their own topics.

BIKOL REPORTER Published: March 2 and 9, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE SPEED PAWNSHOP, JR. Bichara Complex, San Antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, pawned from OCTOBER 01-31, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APRIL 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MARCH 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 2 and 9, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ROWENA ASPE PAWNSHOP, P. Burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City, pawned from OCTOBER 01-31, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APRIL 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MARCH 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 2 and 9, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at R. M. ASPE PAWNSHOP, Cor. Panganiban & Elias Angeles Street, Naga City, pawned from OCTOBER 01-31, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APRIL 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MARCH 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 2 and 9, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE EXPLORER PAWNSHOP, Ground Floor, Bichara Complex, Abella St., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from OCTOBER 01-31, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APRIL 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MARCH 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 2 and 9, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE CROWNJEWEL PAWNSHOP & JEWELRY STORE, Bichara Mall corner J. Hernandez & Gen. Luna Sts., Naga City, pawned from OCTOBER 01-31, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APRIL 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MARCH 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 2 and 9, 2014

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE IGUALDAD PAWNSHOP, Cor. Igualdad Ext. & J. Hernandez Ave., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from OCTOBER 01-31, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APRIL 01, 2014 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MARCH 28, 2014 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 2 and 9, 2014

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MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

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For Five Consecutive Years by the St. Peter Baptist Catholic Mass Media Awards

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By SALLY A. ATENTO LEGAZPI CITY At least 80 media practitioners all over the Bicol region have committed to uphold the Journalists Code of Ethics in their respective professions and communities. The commitment was made during the Seminar Workshop on Revisiting Ethical Standards for Mass Media organized by the Albay Press Core in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP), provincial government of Albay and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Bicol regional office and Albay Information Center held February 22 at the Camp Simeon Ola here. Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) online radio director and China Radio International correspondent Carmelo Acua shared his significant experiences and

insights on being a media practitioner as guest of honor and speaker way back when mobile phones and emails were unheard of. Nowadays, you have technology in your hands. However even without gadgets, as long as you are at the right place, at the right time and with the right questions, you can make news, Acua said. He urged the participants to further learn and develop their skills and dedication to face and sustain the difficulties and challenges in the industry. Technology will always be changing but your skills and dedication will separate men from the boys. You can meet news personalities anywhere but if you are not prepared you will lose the opportunity, he said. Acua added although speed comes with the recent technology used in gathering and dissemination of infor(Turn to page 6)

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