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VOL. XXXI I NO. 059 TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2020 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN Due to spike of COVID-19 cases and lack of facilities N. Samar, Biliran seek moratorium on the LSIs return ROEL T. AMAZONA
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial gov- ernments of Northern Samar and Biliran have sought for the extension on the moratorium on the return of the locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to their respective provinces until the end of this month. While they are asking approved the request of lo- for the extension of the cal chief executives in the moratorium, Northern region to suspend the travel Samar Governor Edwin of LSIs for 14 days to help Ongchuan stressed that contain further spread of they welcome the LSIs to the COVID-19 cases. their province. The suspension started “While we wait for the on June 28 and last until decision of the NIATF, we July 9. will allow documented lo- The provinces of North- cally stranded individuals ern Samar and Biliran to enter and return to our province have submitted a province,” Governor Ed- resolution to the Regional win Ongchuan posted in Inter-Agency Task Force his Facebook account. on Emerging Infectious Documented LSIs are Disease (RIATF8) and the those who made coordina- Regional Task Force on tion with their respective COVID-19(RTF8) for the local government units extension of the morato- prior to their return. rium on the return of the MORATORIUM. As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in their provinces, the governors of Northern Sa- On June 25, Depart- LSIS until July 31. mar and Biliran sought for the moratorium on the return of the LSIs and returning overseas workers until ment of the Interior and This request of the two the end of this month. The DILG allowed the LSIs and overseas workers to return again on July 9.Photo Local Government (DILG) provinces was granted by shows health workers taking a swab of an LSI from Northern Samar. Secretary Eduardo Año the two body during a joint (NORTHERN SAMAR PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE) after visiting the region see N. Samar /page 2 ... DILG exec lead regional launching of Cop, health worker among latest to be Disiplina Muna Advocacy Campaign; afflicted of COVID-19 in the region asks cops to be law-abiding TACLOBAN CITY-A to have been infected by ince, a 60-year old man police officer and a health COVID-19. who came from Caloocan TACLOBAN CITY – gional Director Karl Caesar only in their workplace but worker were among the lat- All the 21 COVID-19 City was also infected by The Disiplina Muna Ad- Rimando and Police B/Gen. also in their community by est individuals from Eastern patients are now in their lo- COVID-19. vocacy Campaign was for- Manuel Pepino, assistant re- following laws and ensuring Visayas who were infected cal government units’ isola- In Samar province, mally launched here in the gional director for adminis- that their family members by the coronavirus disease tion facilities. aside from the police of- region on Monday (July tration. are not involved in vices like 2019(COVID-19), raising Still, most of the latest ficer from San Sebastian 13) which gives priority on Disiplina Muna Advo- see DILG /page 3 ... the region’s total cases to patients of the region were town, the towns of San all programs and policies cacy Campaign is a pro- 646. locally stranded individuals Jorge and Basey have one of the Department of In- gram of the DILG which The police officer sick- (LSIs). each new case, both LSIs. terior and Local Govern- promotes its programs, pol- ened by the virus is from In Leyte, the town of In Biliran province, an- ment (DILG). icies, and activities like road San Sebastian town, Samar Bato has two new cases other LSI from Manila is The launching was held clearing, disaster risk re- province while the health with municipalities of Jaro, the latest COVID-19 case at the Camp Ruperto Kan- duction and management, worker who was also in- Alangalang, Mahaplag, In- of Kawayan town. gleon Camp where the re- anti-smoking, liquor ban, fected by the coronavirus is opacan, Bato, and Palo have In Southern Leyte, aside gional headquarter of the clean-up of tourism sites, from Maasin City, Southern one each case. from Maasin, the towns of Philippine National Police ease of doing business, and Leyte. In Northern Samar, the Bontoc (with four cases) (PNP) is based. anti-illegal drug campaign. They were among the town of Lavezares has a 14- and Tomas Oppus, Pintuy- One of the highlights DILG Regional Direc- 21 people who were re- year old girl who arrived an, and Hinunangan, with of the launching of the ad- tor Caesar Rimando, in his ported by the regional of- from Paco, Manila as its lat- one each, have logged new vocacy campaign was the speech during the launch- fice of the Department of est patient while in San Jose COVID-19 cases. (JOEY A. signing of pledge of com- ing, encouraged policemen Health (DOH) on Saturday town, also of the same prov- GABIETA, LIZBETH ANN A. mitment led by DILG Re- to set a good example, not ABELLA) 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Portal containing list of Once the region’s epicenter of COVID-19 LSIs and returning OFWs launched by RIATF DOH declares Tarangan town as TACLOBAN CITY – The information will An online portal contain- include what vehicles they free of COVID-19 transmission ing information on locally used in returning to the TACLOBAN CITY – making sure that needs of stranded individuals (LSIs) region, their seat number, After being tagged as the Tarangnan residents and and returning overseas their permanent address epicenter of coronavirus quarantine protocols were workers were launched on and the quarantine facility disease 2019 (COVID-19) strictly imposed in the en- Monday by the Regional where they will stay. of the region, the town of tire town. Inter-Agency Task Force The portal was devel- Tarangan is now officially Molon added that on Emerging Infectious oped by the regional of- out from the list where the during the visit of World Disease (RIATF). fice of the Department of virus afflicts its people. Health Organization The online portal,Science and Technology Dr. Minerva Molon, (WHO) representative to balik-otos.ph, also aim to (DOST). regional director of the Tarangnan, they noted the make it easy in the contact Information which will Department of Health intervention made in the tracing involving individ- be encoded in the portal will (DOH), has announced municipality which can uals who are infected with be screened by the DOST that they have already lifted be a model if similar sit- the coronavirus disease before it will be posted on their declaration of a local uation happens in other 2019(COVID-19), the RI- the website, Engr. Ernesto transmission in Tarangan areas of the region. ATFEID) said. Granada, officer-in-charge due to COVID-19. Mayor Arnel Tan had The portal will store of the DOST, said. About 35 people were imposed three lockdowns information of returning Each agency will assign confirmed to have been since the coronavirus hit LSIs and returning over- an encoder and approver. infected in Tarangan with the town. seas workers. see Portal /page 3 ... one fatality. First was on April 7 where residents of the two sitios or sub-villages of the DR. MINERVA MOLON town were restricted with After losing its ‘rabies-free’ their movements. Molon credited on this is the whole-of-nation The second lockdown status, CVO to heighten its the successful contain- approach,” Molon said. was issued on April 20 ment on the spread of the Military forces, police affecting residents at Po- COVID-19 in the town to and other uniformed per- blacion B. Third lockdown anti-rabies vaccination whole-of-nation-approach sonnel, including national was on April 29, affecting TACLOBAN CITY-Af- that both the national gov- government agencies like the whole town and the ter 14 years of being a ‘ra- ernment agencies and local the DOH, Department of last lockdown was issued bies-free city’, the local government unit did. Interior and Local Gov- on June 1 to 15 in the vil- government of Tacloban “At first, we are con- ernment and the Depart- lages of Poblacion A, B, C, through the City Veteri- fused on how to address the ment of Social Welfare D, E, Imelda and Palencia. nary Office (CVO) will fur- problem but as weeks goes and Development with The DOH has declared ther heighten its anti-rabies on, we are able to handle support from the provin- on April 27 of a com- vaccination and reclaim its the matter properly. In fact, cial government and the munity transmission of “rabies-free” status, which one of the best examples of local government, help in see DOH /page 7 ... was revoked following the first human rabies death recovered cases. (4), Almeria and Caibiran this year. N. Samar... Majority of the con- (3), Kawayan (3) and Mar- City Veterinarian Dr. ...from Page 1 firmed case are LSIs includ- ipipi (1). Eunice Alcantara, in an ing the two reported new Six of the 24 munici- interview, disclosed that it resolution issued on July 10 cases in Northern Samar, a palities in Northern Sa- is unfortunate that the city The City Veterinary Office will strengthen its anti-rabies though the NIATF has yet 14-year old girl who arrived mar had recorded cases of campaign this year after it loses its rabies-free city. The had its first recorded hu- to give its response to the with her grandparents to COVID-19. These are the last rabies case of the city was in 2004. man transmission of rabies appeal. Lavazares town on June 15 towns of Lavezares (10), after years of maintaining The two provinces cited from Paco, Manila and a San Isidro (7), San Jose (2) the said tag. ents, two children, and his and seek medical attention “limited resources and ca- 60-year old male from San and one case each in the Alcantara said that the partner,” Alcantara stressed. at the Animal Bite Centers pacity to quarantine these Jose town who arrived with municipalities of Victoria, recorded positive human Being determined to re- located at the Tacloban City returning residents” as their his wife from Caloocan City San Roque and the capital rabies case, who was ad- claim the status of Tacloban Hospital or the Eastern reason for the extension. to the province on June 18. town of Catarman where mitted to a government City as a rabies-free, the Visayas Regional Medical The two provinces also Both new patients are cur- the first case in the region hospital died on June 30, official is encouraging pet Center (EVRMC). cited the lack of level three rently isolated at the respec- was recorded. 2020, is a 27-year-old male owners to have their dogs Sections 15.1, 27, and 28 hospital in their respective tive isolation facilities. Eastern Visayas as of from Barangay 94, Tigbao. vaccinated to be ensured of of City Ordinance 2006-9- areas and the limited num- All eight towns in the July 12 has a total of 646 The man was bitten by a a rabies-free community in 264 also known as the An- ber of hospital beds as well province of Biliran have confirmed cases with a dog in the first week of May the midst of the coronavirus imal Code of Tacloban City as supplies and materials COVID-19 cases. total of 535 recovered and unfortunately, days af- disease 2019 (COVID-19) state that no animal shall be for COVID-19 and fewer These cases are in Biliran and with three recorded ter the biting incident, the health crisis. permitted to roam or walk healthcare workers and pro- (7), Naval (5), Cabucgayan Covid-19 related deaths. dog likewise died, CVO re- Alcantara explained upon public places, and pet fessionals. ported. that this canine rabies is owners are required to let They added that because We accept: According to the city more dangerous than the their pets be registered and of these problems, “the local veterinarian, the owner of COVID-19 due to its 100 vaccinated yearly against health care system would be Publication for the dog gave monetary as- percent fatality rate. rabies. easily overwhelmed in the National Newspaper sistance to shoulder the ex- “No victim has ever re- Tacloban City’s last re- event of a surge of the coro- Malaya Business Insight by penses of the victim. How- covered from rabies, espe- corded rabies case was in navirus cases. People’s Independent Media ever, the latter used the aid cially when symptoms ap- 2004. With that, CVO re- As of June 12, the num- for personal interest. pear,” she stressed. quests the cooperation of ber of COVID-19 cases in Contact: “We were also able to Meantime, she added, a the pet owners, as violators Biliran had increased to 22 ALMA M. GRAFIL trace and vaccinate 10 person who becomes a vic- will be dealt with accord- where seven of which had Leyte Samar Daily Express persons which he came tim of a dog bite should im- ingly. (C.MERIN, TACLO- already recovered and one Tel. (053) 321-4833 - GLOBE (053) 888-0037 - PLDT in contact with — his five mediately wash the wound BAN CITY INFORMATION death, while Northern Sa- drinking buddies, his par- part with soap and water, OFFICE) mar has 22 cases with 11 Cell No. 09171242427
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DILG... ue to look at police as their them on preparedness and ...from Page 1 protectors, each must strive what they should do and As COVID-19 continue to hit the region to embody the concept of where to go when a disaster illegal drugs. discipline, decorum, dis- strikes. DOH says nine died, over “Kapag ito ay nakita ng tinction, so as to properly The DILG official also mga mamamayan, sisigu- represent the organization reminded the police force raduhin ko sa inyo na sila to the public. People must in the region to strict- 4,100 others sicken due ay sasaludo.Sasaludo hin- see the civilian side of the ly observed and follow all di lamang dahil ikaw ay PNP that is disciplined health protocols against to dengue fever miyembro ng PNP, kundi uniformed personnel,” the the coronavirus disease sasaluduhan ka nila dahil DILG regional director said. (COVID-19) as ways to en- TACLOBAN CITY- At 6,301 cases with total fatali- asking the public to always ikaw ay idolo ng kanilang Since, Eastern Visayas sure limiting the spread of least nine people have died ties of 27. observe cleanliness of their pamayanan,” he said. region is prone to all kind transmission of the virus as while more than 4,100 oth- Leyte province topped sorroundings and even Rimando reminded the of natural disaster and ca- the world continue to battle ers were afflicted by the with the number of dengue their houses to ensure that policemen that they must lamity, the DILG8 official against the disease that is dengue fever in Eastern Vi- fever case with 2,142 fol- they would be safe from always do the right thing, also calls for policemen in until now has no vaccine. sayas as of July 4. lowed by Southern Leyte, the mosquito-causing ail- follow all laws like wearing the region to help in the di- Eastern Visayas has Based on the re- 541; Samar, 516; Biliran, ment. of helmet, and especial- saster mitigation efforts and about 646 confirmedport of the regional of- 400; Northern Samar, 269; Eastern Visayas is one ly, protect the integrity of not only on preparedness. COVID-19 cases with three fice of the Department of and Eastern Samar,265. of the regions of the coun- their institution. Policemen can help the fatalities. Health(DOH-8), Leyte Dr. Minerva Molon, try where the COVID-19 “For people to contin- communities by training (ROEL T. AMAZONA) province has the highest regional director of the cases is rising. number of deaths with five DOH, had earlier said At present, the region Portal... lic, is more sa mapa lang at offices at the Leyte Park Ho- followed by Eastern Samar that while they are grap- has 646 COVID-19 cases saka yung magnitude, kung tel and is under the super- ...from Page 2 with three and one from Sa- pling with the rising num- with three deaths. gaano karami, para may vision of the Office of Civil mar province. ber of coronavirus disease But the DOH in the re- The information encoded data privacy po tayo, yung Defense monitored a total The total number of 2019(COVID-19) of East- gion said that Eastern Vi- will then forwarded to the public hindi nila makikita of 5,217 LSIs, 631 OFWs dengue fever cases in the ern Visayas, they are not sayas has one of the high- DOST as the main admin- kung sino ang dumating, and one Balik-Probinsya region from the period of also monitoring other dis- est recovery rates at 82.81 istrator of the portal who kung ano ang pangalan, ta- Program beneficiary. January 1 to July 4 reached eases like dengue fever that percent or involving 535 will then upload it to the ga-saan, anong edad, etc., These figures are pro- to 4,133 cases. affects the people. recovered patients. site. so may data privacy din vided to the EOC by local Last year, the region had Thus, she said, they are (JOEY A. GABIETA) Granada said that the yun,” Granada said. government units and gov- names of the returning res- Granada added that they ernment agencies like the Inmate facing of murder and carnapping escapes idents will not be posted will continue to improve the Overseas Worker Welfare on the website and only the features of the portal which Administration. at the Northern Samar Provincial Jail will include the online reg- As of July 17, Eastern Vi- agencies that submitted the TACLOBAN CITY- A Fernandez,29, managed facility’s high fence and ran istration of returning resi- sayas has a total of 646 con- names will have access to prisoner at the provincial to bolt from his cell at the away towards the direction dents and issuance of Quick firmed cases of COVID-19 their personal information. jail in Northern Samar is Northern Samar Provincial of a mountainous area lo- Response (QR) code. of which, 607 of them However, the public will now being hunted after he Jail(NSPJ) located in Bobon cated at the back of the For the period from June have recovered and three be able to see the graphs escaped from his cell on town, between 10 to 11 pm NSPJ, Banjawan said. 6 to June, 30, the Eastern COVID-19 related deaths. and number of cases for Saturday (July 11) night. while his four other inmates “Based in our initial Visayas Emergency Opera- Of these cases, 426 are each province or city. The inmate, Rosendo at their cell were asleep, investigation, the suspect tion Center (EOC), which “Yung makikita ng pub- see Portal /page 7 ... Captain Ricardo Banjawan, and his wife were having town police chief, said in a some problem. This could mobile phone interview. have triggered him to es- Stakeholders Support: Great Year The prisoner, whosecape from jail,” he added. been incarcerated at the jail Banjawan said that facility for more than a year both the local police and for Maghubas Elementary School now for carnapping and the personnel of the NSPJ BY: JESUS A. DEL PILAR murder charges, made his are conducting their man- escape by scaling his way at hunt operations against the Supportive stakeholders of laminator with supplies the damaged ceiling of their suspect who was said to be are necessary in all learning (laminating film and cutter) cell. a native of Bohol province. institutions to achieve its vi- last June 2019 for the IDs of And using a still unde- The NSPJ has about 100 sion and mission. Without pupils, teachers and to be termined cutter, Fernandez inmates. the support of stakeholders used for laminating instruc- cut the barbed wires of the (JOEY A. GABIETA) both internal and external, tional materials. your plans and programs That’s why, it helps us a will not be successful. lot in day to day activities DPWH builds P15 M shelters for For school year 2019- of teachers and pupils in 2020 is a lucky year for Ma- ITO Supporting Comity Building worth the development of skills to health workers in Southern Leyte ghubas Elementary School Php700,000.00. be taught. Hoping that ev- TACLOBAN CITY-The Dongon of said city. of Burauen North District, ery year stakeholders will be purchase of hygiene kits and with existing two units of Department of Public Works Junia said that each of municipality of Burauen of there to support us for our school supplies for all pupils television set that brings the and Highways-Southern the buildings will have 8 Department of Education and teachers last January Leyte Engineering District beds divided by wooden (DepEd)-Leyte Division. 2020. (DPWH-SLED) based in partitions equipped with A recipient of 1 unit 1 Mr. Ben Gapasin of Cali- Maasin City has started air-conditioning units. classroom 7X7 Building fornia, USA donated 6 units the construction of the ac- The program of work from ITO Supporting Co- of 32” ACE LED TV from commodation facility in for the project also in- mity of Tokyo, Japan worth Kindergarten to Grade 6 Southern Leyte intended to cludes construction of P700,000 and $500 for the house medical front-liners kitchen area, dining hall amid the coronavirus pan- and common toilet facil- demic, a report from DP- ities in every building for WH-SLED, based in this healthcare workers, she Signing Ceremony on Memorandum of Agreement city, said. added. With ISC Officials of Tokyo, Japan, Officials of LGU DPWH-SLED District “These facilities are Burauen and PSDS of Burauen North District Mr. Engineer Ma. Margarita Ju- solely for use by doctors, Reynaldo P. Renomeron nia told reporters that the nurses and other med- four single-storey buildings ical professionals here total of 8 units. He sends a learners’ welfare. with a total allocation of in Southern Leyte. Each package of 380 pieces of as- (The author is the princi- P15 million are now being building can accommo- sorted books last November pal II of the Maghubas Ele- built in Salvacion Oppus date eight persons or ca- 2019 from USA. mentary School of Burauen Yñiguez Memorial Provin- pacity of at least 32 people MR BEN GAPASIN of USA donated 6 units of 32” Our PTA officers and North District, Burauen, cial Hospital (SOYMPH) in total. It is also important ACE LED TV, with Maghubas Teaching Staff. members donated 1 unit Leyte) compound in Barangay see DPWH /page 8 ... 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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Letters should be as brief as possible, ing, yelling, and howling stance, or sheer drinking and sent with the writer’s name, signature even up to the middle of sessions with friends. address and phone numbers (if any) to: the night, in time when In these parties, virus “Letter to the Editor”, the neighbors are already transmission in case it’s Leyte Samar Daily Express. Things To retiring for the night. The present would happen with They may be edited for length and clarity noise is so intense signs of ease. People sit next to one drunken states show, to the another in close proximity; Mind disturbance of other people they wear no masks; they who are deprived of silence are boisterously laughing DOMS PAGLIAWAN Sister Publications necessary for a good night or talking and thus spray- Samar Weekly Express sleep. ing droplets of saliva; and Eastern Samar Bulletin I say this because almost they don’t observe safety each night, I could hear such measures in general. Con- COVID 19 to us noises from distant houses tagion could take place in our place. In fact, this is quickly, the virus spreading Now that, based on re- invited guests as well as the even common right in our far and wide. ports, Tacloban has not had hosts not anymore observ- immediate neighborhood. Why are people acting new COVID 19 cases, the ing the safety protocols of There is a new transferee to this way? This is like invit- people are obviously rejoic- wearing masks, social dis- the house right in front of ing disaster, this risky con- ing and celebrating, turning tancing, etc. us, and this family is fond of fidence, for we know noth- dangerously confident the In these local parties, inviting visitors from who ing if the virus is present in virus is nowhere in their eating and drinking take knows where, and they are a given time and place or vicinities as evidenced by place, coupled with bois- having parties every now parties here and there, the terous chats, laughter, sing- and then, birthday for in- see Covid 19 /page 8 ... Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Leyte Samar Daily Express 5
mga coverage niyo.” These words should always OPINION ring out in our ears. We re- “Example: Yong Citi- zenship. Sinabi niyo na si ally have no reason to fear, Gabby Lopez na Chairman to worry and to be sad. What’s New Emeritus ng ABS-CBN, ay We may have to spend 100% Filipino; ni hindi man more time and effort in lang ninyo sinabi na siya’y praying and in truly en- Mr. Q? isang American citizen.” Commentary gaging God in a filial con- “Tapos, pagdating sa versation full of trust. Per- haps, this is what is lacking TENTE U. QUINTERO Philippine Depository Re- FR. ROY CIMAGALA ceipts o’ P.D.R., sinabi niyo in us. Our life of piety is na `Totally Legal’. Hindi not that strong and consis- nyo sinabi na `may posib- tent yet. Our relation with `No franchise, no ABS-CBN’ ilidad na magkakaroon ng God is still very tenuous. Ano ang kinalaman ng Press Freedom diyan? mga problema ang P.D.R.” What the quarantine Whatever weaknesses “Pagdating diyan sa Am- in ourselves that we can notice these days, let us The above statement p o .” cara, sabi niyo meron kay- exposes learn to convert them into sparked an interesting ex- Cong. Remulla: “Mr. ong “Block-time Arrange- an occasion to craft the change of words during the Katigbak, sa pagre-report ment” kaya hindi dapat IN a sense, we have to be Scouts for any eventuality, pertinent virtues. Let’s de- 12th Congressional Hear- n’yo ng mga proceedings ng i-sarado ang TV Plus, yon thankful for this quarantine especially the emergency velop the appropriate atti- ing in connection with mga hearing dito, would say pa la “usufruct violation” time since it actually can act ones. tudes and practices. Now is ABS-CBN’s Franchise. na balansiado kayo, biased y o n .” like a reagent that would Of course, more than the time to put our spiritu- This Columnist in- kayo, o’ fair kayo? Ano and “Ngayon eto ang tanong expose to us the stuff we are materially prepared, we al house in order! vites you to please read description n’yo sa inyong ko sa inyo - `Was there a made of and of what and should be spiritually pre- Maybe it may just be a the following question coverage ng ating proceed- balanced way of reporting how we are making out of pared. Our mind and heart matter of saying some as- and answer portion be- ings dito? or was it really for the pro- that stuff. should be properly animat- pirations to calm down our tween Congressman Jesus ABS-CBN’s Katigbak: spective of ABS-CBN?” Yes, it can give us a good ed by our Christian faith, disturbed emotions. Or Crispin “Boying” Remulla “Mr. Chair, I would like to “Nabanggit ko na ang picture of our real self, the hope and charity so that it could be to focus more of Cavite and ABS-CBN’s believe that we were fair mga violations ng ABS- real lay of the land of our whatever happens, we know on the many urgent tasks President and CEO Carlo and balanced in our cov- CBN, at isinama ko na ang life, the actual condition that we are always in God’s that for sure we will never Katigbak – erages po.” mga violations sa labor laws and state of our mind and hands and that everything run out, since these days Cong. Jesus Crispin Cong. Remulla: “Kasi at non-payment of taxes heart. It can show us where would just work out for the are quite different from Remulla: “Mr. Chair, I hindi ko nakikita yan eh… na ibinanggit ng ilang mga our strengths are, as well as good. (cfr. Rom 8,28) the ones we are used to. would like to direct my Alam n’yo, ako’y umaasa sa kasama ko dito sa congre- our weaknesses. At least, we When we notice that Our life these days is quite questions to ABS-CBN’s Google feed. Ang Google s o…” would be given some ideas we are more dominated by upended. The challenge President and CEO Mr. kasi, meroong Google met- And just as the above of what to do with them. fears, doubts, worries and is how to make good use Carlo Katigbak.” rics, na kung gusto mong title of this Column asks Many of us may have anxieties, than by a sense of of our time, observing the Cong. Remulla: “Mr. basahin, lumalabas.” – “Ano ang kinalaman sa been caught completely confidence and calm, then proper priorities. Katigbak, nagkaroon na ba “Binabasa ko lahat ng Press Freedom sa Pilipi- unprepared for this contin- let us rev up our faith and We may also have to kayo ng issue na Press Free- mga ABS-CBN feed sa Goo- nas ang mga violations na gency. In which case, the hope. God takes care of ev- dom sa amin?” gle tungkol sa mga hearing ito?” lesson to learn is to acquire erything. Remember Christ see What the /page 7 ... ABS-CBN’s President na ito, pero wala akong na- My dear Readers, draw the readiness of the Boy telling his disciples many your own conclusions. times, “Do not be afraid.” Carlo Katigbak: “Hindi kitang pagcaca-balanse ng members of the Congres- sional Committee want the globe were required to save the network, they wear masks. The require- could simply just compel ment suggests that the mask them to comply with the could shield the person requirements. from infection of a virus Observer But NO this was al- that is deemed airborne. It ready a chance for them will also prevent the exhala- to retaliate. Foulshot tion that may carry the vi- ALVIN GZ. ARPON Another one which I rus from an infected person suppose is the strong in- into the air. AL ELLEMA fluence because President Later, people were Digong has expressed his warned that the virus could ABS-CBN Closure dislike with the network only be transmitted though when he too was a victim droplets thus the need for At first glance on the those were paid already, of the network’s failure Covid cure constant washing hands information that flood our etc. to air the political ads of with sanitizing alcohol and nation, what immediately These are legitimate the former Davao mayor There are lighter tales person is ill of. This, con- the observance of social or rings our mind is the ABS- arguments to close the during the Presidential that could inspire us amid sidering that there still is physical distancing. The CBN closure, the Philip- media network. But if the campaign. the fears brought by this no medicine or vaccine that wearing of masks was made pine giant network Is a covid19 pandemic. Con- could cure the virus which a standard requirement to threat to press freedom. Prayer for the Nation and fronted with the grim reali- experts tagged as novel. The prevent the spread of the But even as we for Those who Serve in ty of morbid stories sweep- virus is still the subject of covid19 virus through sa- watched, read and heard Public Office ing our country and the research and studies among liva showers between and of the details of the news- world, it is always a great experts across the globe. among persons in close shattering episode, I am God, our Father, you guide relief to know that of the The search for a cure or conversation with each oth- everything in wisdom and love. Accept convinced that this epi- the prayers we offer for our nation, by the many infected individuals, vaccine is a tough effort as er. Whatever is the truth sode that put other media wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our many were healed of the medical experts are facing a about such directives and network quite uneasy. citizens, may harmony and justice be se- covid19 virus. These are blank wall as to the nature the bases upon which they -oOo- cured and may there be lasting prosperity the tales that gives hope to and origin of the virus. are founded remains un- Yes, the argument and peace. every person in this period Even the nature of the clear. People are just made Almighty and eternal God, You know raised by the Congressio- the longings of our hearts and You pro- of uncertainties due to the virus had confused experts to follow the directive based nal Committee who heard tect our rights in your goodness, watch numerous deaths caused as the world’s health organi- on declarations from the the case is valid, but not a over those in authority, so that people by the covid19 virus. zation keep on flipflopping world health organization credible issue to deserve everywhere may enjoy freedom, security Those who were tested chiefly on whether the virus that the covid19 virus is air- its closure. These are issues and peace. positive of the virus had to is airborne or not. When We ask this through our Lord Jesus borne or not. on non-payment of taxes, Pray the Holy Rosary daily undergo medical interven- that world health organiza- Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns But morbid stories maybe unfair reporting, for world peace and conversion of sinners with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, tion that targets the curing tion declared that the virus about those who fell ill and dishonesty like it’s non-air- (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. (Courtesy of of the symptoms that a is airborne, peoples across see Covid cure /page 8 ... ing of political ads even if Daughters of St. Paul) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Republic of the es of foreclosure, the under- Philippines signed or his duly authorized REGIONAL TRIAL deputy will sell at public auction on September 01, DPWH clears Southern Leyte road COURT 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the 8th Judicial Region main entrance of the Hall of BRANCH 15 Justice, Regional Trial Court, Hall of Justice, Burauen, Branch 15, Burauen, Leyte, to the highest bidder, for cash or from landslides, rockslides Leyte LAND BANK OF THE manager’s check and in Phil- ippine currency, the following MAASIN CITY – A portion of workers to clear the area PHILIPPINES property with its improve- the road in San Ricardo, Southern from blockage because the Mortgagee-Petitioner, ments, to wit; Leyte blocked by landslide and road is a vital link,” Junia -versus- Transfer Certificate of Title SPS. EVELYN and No. 115-2016001507 rockslide debris on Thursday(July said. TEODORICO MA- “A parcel of Land (Lot 9) is now passable after the clear- The road section leads No. 6847 the Cadastral Sur- ing operation of the Department of to Benit Port, the region’s GALLANES, JR., vey of Burauen), with the Mortgagors- improvements thereon. Sit- Public Works and Highways. exit point to Mindanao. It Respondents, uated in the Barrio of San Southern Leyte district engi- is also considered a vital EJF NO. 19-12-47 Esteban MP of Burauen, neering office chief Ma. Margarita link from Leyte to Mind- IN RE: Petition bounded on the E., by Lot Junia said traffic flow has already anao as part of the nauti- Extra-Judicial 5689; on the ., by lot Lot No, 6849; on W., by lot 7309; been restored in Barangay Camang cal highway’s eastern sea- Foreclosure of Real and on the NW., by lot No. in San Ricardo town early this board route. Estate of Mortgage 7308, Beginning at a point morning, July 13. The landslide which under Act 3135 as marked “1” on plan, being amended N. 66 deg. 14’W., 600.46 “I received information last occurred on Thursday from B.B.M. No. 54; thence night from my maintenance point night was caused by the x------x itoring in landslide prone able sections as well as NOTICE OF N. 86 DEG. 15’ W., 73.67 m. person about the landslide along non-stop heavy downpour to point 2; thence N. 1 Deg. areas in Pacific towns and prepositioned equipment EXTRA-JUDICIAL San Ricardo road. Upon being no- in the province this week. 42’W., 112.83 M., to point Panaon Island during in anticipation of rain- SALE 3; thence N. 71 Deg. 09’ E., tified about the incident, I imme- The DPWH field office Upon extra-judicial pe- 74.78 M. to point 4; thence diately directed our maintenance is stepping up their mon- rainy days. They also as- fall-induced landslides. tition for sale under Act. S. 2 Deg. 27’ W., 141.92 M signed workers in vulner- (PR/FMMT) No. 3135/1508 filed by to the point of beginning, AVP BUENAVENTURA V. containing an area of Nine EXTRA-JUDICIAL ADJUDICATION OF PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION LEYVA of 2/F LBP Build- Thousand Two Hundred WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Paul C. Tiston, died intestate last Janu- ing, Real Street, Sagkahan NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Rosita Batica Nerviol extrajudicially settled, par- ary 15, 2016 in Tacloban City, executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a residential and Thirty (9,230) Square titioned and adjudicated over a property particularly described as follows: A parcel of residential land lot particularly described as follows: No. of Parcel One (1) area; 186 square meters; Loca- District, Tacloban City, Meters more or Less.” designated as Lot No. 552-B, Psd-08-039040-D, which is a portion of Lot 552, Pls-163, Sta. Rita Public tion: Barrio of Caibaan, Municipality of Tacloban, Leyte; TCT No.: T-30266; Registry of received by this Court on All sealed bids must be Land Subdivision, located at Brgy. Bagolibas, Municipality of Sta. Rita, Province of Samar, containing an Deeds for: Tacloban City; Registered Owner: Paul C. Tiston; per Doc. No. 426, Page No. area of 16,102 square meters, covered by O.C.T. No. 2720. Whereas heirs hereby SELL, TRANSFER and 87, Book No. IV, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Kerby A. Enabore. December 19, 2019 against submitted to the undersigned CONVEY in a manner of absolute and irrevocable onto said vendee that aforementioned hereto attached LSDE: July 14, 21 & 28, 2020 Sps. Evelyn and Teodor- on the above stated time and confirming an area of 11,487 square meters including the improvement thereon located at Brgy. Bagolibas, ico Magallanes, Jr., a resi- date. Municipality of Sta. Rita, Province of Samar covered by OCT No. 2720; per Doc. No. 32, Page No. 7, DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE dent of Brgy. San Esteban, Book No. X, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Rogelio B. Gula. LSDE: July 14, 21 & 28, 2020 In the event the public LATE AMADO RAMOS PALAÑA WITH ABSOLUTE SALE Burauen, Leyte, to satisfy auction should not take place EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE NOTICE is hereby is given that heirs of the late AMADO RAMOS PALAÑA the mortgage indebtedness on the said date, it shall be NOTICE is hereby is given that heirs of late JOAQUIN L. VITERBO, SR., died intestate in Hilon- extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated which as of August 16, 2019 held on September 08, 2020 gos Leyte, extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a certain real properties described as as portion of Lot 4388-B-2-C-5-A situated at Brgy. San Isidro, Tacloban City, Leyte amounts to TWELVE MIL- without further notice. follows: 1) A parcel of land designated as Cadastral Lot No. 13632 of Assessors Lot No. 057-1001 with containing an area of 200 square meters under TCT No. 122-2016000017. A Deed LION SIX HUNDRED Hall of Justice, Burauen, boundaries of Residential Building erected on Cadastral Lot No. 13632 under Tax Declaration No. 99- of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of JENNY G. STIRLING married to IAN JAMES STIRLING as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 442, SEVENTY-FOUR THOU- Leyte, July 02, 2020. 14001-00634, situated at Central Poblacion, Hilongos, Leyte, containing an total Floor Area of 122.50 square meters, more or less; 2) A parcel of land Cad. Lot No. 13632 Plan Psu-208674, LR Case No. N-65, Page No. 90, Book No. XII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Giovanne C. Taboa- SAND EIGHT HUNDRED (Sgd.) LICERIO M. L.R.C. Record No. N-49389), situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Hilongos, Province of Leyte del da. LSDE: June 30, July 7 & 14, 2020 TWENTY-EIGHT AND MARTINADA III Norte, containing an area of 440 square meters, more or less, Tax Dec. No. 99-14001-00633, Commercial 95/100 (Php 12,674,828.95) Land, covered with Original Certificate of Title No. N-2367; 3) A parcel of land designated as Cadastral EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SPECIAL POWER excluding penalties, charges, Sheriff IV Lot No. 13631 of Assessor’s Lot No. 056, situated at Central Poblacion, covered with Tax Dec. No. OF ATTORNEY attorney’s fees and expens- LSDE: July 14, 21 & 28, 2020 99-14001-00632 Road Lot, containing an area of 71.60 square meters, more or less; 4) A parcel of land NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PATRICIO DACUYA ACERO, who designated as Cadastral Lot No. 12060 of Assessors Lot No. 005, situated at Brgy. Talisay died in Remedios Trinidad Romualdez, Capanipawan Rd. Tacloban City extrajudicially set- with Tax Dec. No. 99-14043-00354, Agricultural land; 5) A parcel of land designated as Ca- DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE WITH EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION tled and adjudicated over an account at the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) - Tacloban dastral Lot No. 13632, Commercial Building erected on Cad. Lot No. 13632, situated at C.V. City Branch, that heirs hereby by these presents agree to adjudicate among themselves the NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JUAN PERPINAN namely LOURDES Alcuino St., Central Poblacion, Hilongos, Leyte, with Tax Declaration No. 99-14001-00637, above-described account with the LBP as the exclusive co-owners by right of succession. S. PERPIÑAN, EVELYN S. PERPIÑAN, LEVI S. PERPIÑAN, RAUL S, PERPIÑAN, containing a total floor area of 48.6 square meters, more or less; 6) A parcel of land (Coco That heirs hereby appoint name, and constitute our mother ELVIRA B. ACERO, as their JEAN S. PERPIÑAN, MISAEL S. PERPIÑAN, ELIAS S. PERPIÑAN, MARILYN P. land) designated as Cadastral Lot No. 14584, covered with Tax Declaration No. 14002- lawful attorney-in-fact, for them and in their name to withdraw/collect/claim the outstand- DACLAN AND GINA PERPIÑAN executed a Deed of Absolute Sale in favor of JANICE 0003, situated at Eastern Poblacion, Hilongos, Leyte, containing an area of 6,579.71 square ing balance on the LBP Savings dollar account of their deceased father Patricio Dacuya NEW VILLAMOR-LIN married to HUA LIANG LIN over a parcel of land designated as meters, more or less; 7) A parcel of land (Corn Land) designated as Cadastral Lot No. 1611, Acero; per Doc. No. 133, Page No. 28, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Lot 3999-A, Csd 08-008477-D situated at Brgy. 104, Salvacion, Tacloban City containing covered with Tax Declaration No. 99-14023, situated at Brgy. Liberty, Hilongos, Leyte, Atty. Rhoda Montes Cebricus. LSDE: July 14, 21 & 28, 2020 containing an area of 9,214.09 square meters, more or less; 8) A parcel of land (Corn Land) an area of 25,260 square meters, more or less minus the Road right of way equivalent to designated as Cadastral Lot No. 1611, covered with Tax Declaration No. 99-14023-00571, 2,135 sq,m., covered with OCT No. P-783. Per Doc No. 235, Page No. Book No. Series of EXTRAJUDICIAL ADJUDICATION OF PROPERTY situated at Brgy. Liberty, Hilongos, Leyte, containing an area of 9,214.09 square meters, 2017. Notary Public Atty. Cesar E. Lee. LSDE: July 7, 14 & 21, 2020 more or less; per Doc. No. 329, Page No. 67, Book No. XII, Series of 2009 of Notary Public WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Atty. Renato Nick N. Esmale. LSDE: July 14, 21 & 28, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late DOLORES B. SERDONCILLO extra- AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR judicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential land designated as Lot No. 552-A, Psd-08-039040-D, which a portion of Lot 552, Pls-163, Sta. Rita Public NOTICE is hereby given that JOSE E. DUPAY, heir of the late PACIENCIA ESTRA- DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE Land Subdivision located at Brgy. Bagolibas, Municipality of Sta. Rita, Province of Samar, DA DUPAY executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of registered land desig- LATE AMADO RAMOS PALAÑA WITH ABSOLUTE SALE containing an area of 16,102 square meters, covered under OCT No. 2720. Whereas heirs nated as Lot 2906, Bogo Cadastre situated at Brgy. Cabuynan, Tanauan, Leyte with an area NOTICE is hereby is given that heirs of the late AMADO RAMOS PALAÑA extra- hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY in a manner absolute and irrevocable unto said of 13,495 square meters with OCT No. P-58290 and TD No. 08-38-020-00862 R13. Per judicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as portion of vendee that aforementioned Lot No. 552-A Psd-08-039040-D, with technical description Doc No. 328, Page No. 67, Book No. IV, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. April Lynn L. Lot 4388-B-2-C-5-A situated at Brgy. San Isidro, Tacloban City, Leyte containing an area of hereto attached containing an area of 15,802 square meters including the improvements Ursal. LSDE: July 7, 14 & 21, 2020 200 square meters under TCT No. 122-2016000017. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of JENNY G. STIRLING married to IAN JAMES STIRLING as vendee of the thereon located at Brgy. Bagolibas, Municipality of Sta. Rita, covered under OCT No. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT above-described property. Per Doc No. 442, Page No. 90, Book No. XII, Series of 2020. 2720; per Doc. No. 33, Page No. 7, Book No. X, Series of 2020 of Atty. Rogelio P. Gula. Notary Public Atty. Giovanne C. Taboada. LSDE: June 30, July 7 & 14, 2020 LSDE: July 14, 21 & 28, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JOSE R. DYCOCO extrajudicially set- tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 1639 located at Mahaplag, Leyte covered by TCT No. T-4222 containing an area of 19,302 square meters, Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines more or less. Per Doc No. 119, Page No. 54, Book No. XI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Aluino O. Ala. LSDE: July 7, 14 & 21, 2020 Province of Leyte Local Civil Registry Office Municipality of Tanauan Province of Northern Samar AMENDED EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE HEIRS OF THE LATE ANDRONICO AVELLANA MARRIED TO OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Municipality of Bobon PETIFLORA IBONA WITH PARTITION OF AGREEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ANDRONICO AVELLANA married NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION to PETIFLORA IBONA extrajudicially amended, settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land known as Lot 531 situated at Baybay, Leyte containing a total area of 747 Date: July 6, 2020 square meters, more or less covered by TCT No. T-5429. Per Doc No. 89, Page No. 18, In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, Book No. LXXXVII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Joseph Carnel M. Bandalan. CCE-0005-2020 R.A. 10172 LSDE: July 7, 14 & 21, 2020 notice is hereby served to the public thatMARY AMENDED EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF THE In compliance with the publication requirement ANN P. ALO, has filed with this Office a peti- HEIRS OF CLOTILDE AVELLANA WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE and pursuant to OCRG memorandum Circular No. tion for change of first name in her certificate NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late CLOTILDE AVELLANA extrajuid- cially amended, settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 5 parcels of land described as; 1) 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Ad- of live birth from “GIRL” to “MARY ANN”, she A 1/9 share of a parcel of land known as Lot 4902 situated at Brgy. Igang, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 3,396 square meters, more or less; 2) A 1/9 share of a parcel of land ministrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. was born on 19 October 1969 in Bobon, North- known as Lot 4897 situated at Brgy. Igang, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 3,856 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that square meters, more or less; 3) A 1/10 share of a parcel of land known as Lot 4899 situated ern Samar and whose parents are PROCESO at Brgy. Igang, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 21,308 square meters, more or less; 4) ANALYN JARA RAMADILLA, has filed with this office A 1/9 share of a parcel of land known as Lot 4898 situated at Brgy. Igang, Baybay, Leyte PAREDES & ANITA PLANTA. containing an area of 2,651 square meters, more or less; 5) A 1/10 share of a parcel of land a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” known as Lot 531 situated at 30 Deciembre St., Zone 11 Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 747 square meters, more or less covered by TCT-T 5429 and heirs hereby CONFIRMED to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of AND AFFIRMED of a portion of a parcel of land known as Lot 531 covered by TCT No. ASHLEY JARA RAMADILLA who was born 3 Febru- Any person adversely affected by said pe- T-5429 that the area sold is 54.7 sq.m., while on the approved subdivision plan contains an area of 44 square meters. Per Doc No. 90, Page No. 18, Book No. LXXXVII, Series ary 2003 at Tanauan, Leyte and whose parents are tition may file his written opposition with this of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Joseph Carnel M. Bandalan. LSDE: July 7, 14 & 21, 2020 Analyn Badion Jara and Nestor Bibar Ramadilla. Office not later than (10) days after this publi- AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that RONALLY CALDA DILAO, heir of the late ALVARO cation. V. CALDA & SALLY A. VIÑAS executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of Any person adversely affected by said petition land designated as Lot 2-F-1 of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-276980 being a portion of may file written opposition with this office. Lot 2-F, Psd 10232, LRC Cad Rec. No. 1060 with a building standing thereon situated at Brgy. Marasbaras, Tacloban City under TCT No. T-19357 containing an area of 196 square (Sgd.) LORNA D. LAODEÑO meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of MA. ANGLO ACOL INSON (Sgd.) FRANCISCO C. SALVAÑA, JR. as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 495, Page No. 99, Book No. XIV, Municipal Civil Registrar Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Arturo D. Macabasag. Municipal Civil Registrar LSDE: July 7, 14 & 21, 2020 LSDE: July 7 & 14, 2020 LSDE: July 14& 21, 2020 Tuesday, July 14, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 7
DPWH checks bridges up for Popcom uses media to reach rehab in Southern Leyte its target clients amid COVID-19 pandemic MAASIN CITY – The By Ronald O. Reyes w/ Lizbeth Ann A. Abella Department of Public Works and Highways field Ahlette Reyes, 43, al population office targets health care and services office here has kicked off starts her day thinking to reach 64, 396 couples to and provide a ready refer- the inventory of bridges in about how she can reach be provided with informa- ral for counseling, accord- Southern Leyte province out to couples in Eastern tion and given an informed ing to the agency. to assess and evaluate the Visayas who are locked choice to choose their de- The agency trained a conditions of these struc- in their homes as com- sired family planning ser- pool of HELPLINE re- tures. munity quarantine mea- vice. sponders to provide accu- District Engineer Ma. sures still prevailed due It also targets to serve 7, rate, relevant and timely to the coronavirus disease 738 couples with any of the basic but essential infor- Margarita Junia said the 2019(COVID-19) pan- family planning methods. mation on Responsible inventory has deployed 15 demic. According to Popcom, Parenthood and Fami- personnel from the main- “We have intensified the radio program will pro- ly Planning, Adolescent tenance and planning sec- our campaign using all vide its listening couples, Health and Development, tions that will check the platforms in this pandem- women of reproductive other reproductive health conditions of bridges. regional BMS coordinators “Some of our bridges ic era to get the right in- age, and other individuals concerns such as preven- “We have a total of 156 from the regional office here in Southern Leyte need formation and services to with information on RPFP, tion of maternal health, bridges here in Southern do the supervision quality to undergo major rehabili- couples and individuals which include family plan- men’s involvement in re- Leyte. These structures checking of the BMS bridge tation since they have been who want to utilize any of ning methods and available sponsible parenthood are now subject to Bridge data. existing since the 1970s. We the available family plan- services within the commu- and family planning, gen- Management System The bridge data collect- need to identify bridges that ning methods,” said Reyes, nity, and other related sex- der-based violence and (BMS). The result of this ed from the surveys are are up for rehabilitation or the regional information ual and reproductive health other sexual health con- BMS is the basis for our encoded in the Bridge In- repair so that we can re- officer of the Commission concerns. cerns. funding as to what bridge ventory Condition (BIC) quest an allocation from the on Population and Devel- The listeners can also be It is open for a mini- needs repair next year,” Ju- stand-alone program and national government,” Junia opment (PopCom). provided referral services mum of eight hours every As radio remains a of desired family planning day from 8 am to 5 pm. nia said. uploaded in the reposito- said. popular and affordable methods through the pop- Pulma, however, re- The BMS bridge data ry of all national road and The BMS analyzes and source of news and infor- ulation volunteers in the minded the public to allow are annually collected bridge data. generates a list of priority mation in the countryside, villages. only relevant and import- based on the bridge in- The BMS team in the bridges that require major Reyes, who was a former The radio program also ant calls to go through so ventory and condition central office manages the maintenance and replace- radio broadcaster at the provides support in the that the responders can surveys being conducted uploading and quality as- ment which can be funded Bombo Radyo in Taclo- dissemination of accurate provide timely assistance by the accredited bridge surance of the BMS data, as locally or foreign-assisted ban City, brings the Re- information about the coro- to those who really need it. inspectors from the dis- well as the conduct of BMS bridge programs in the an- sponsible Parenthood and navirus disease, like on its As the national govern- trict office. The accredited analysis. nual GAA. (PR) Family Planning (RPFP) prevention and referral to ment continued to enforce class of their agency to the appropriate service provid- the “stay at home” proto- Portal... the most number of cases airwaves “to reach out to ers. col, the agency urged par- What the... with 388, followed by Sa- ...from Page 3 couples and individuals in “The RPFP Program ents to spend more time ...from Page 5 mar with 119, Southern the communities needing aims to enable couples and with their children. LSIs, 52 are OFWs, 165 strengthen our will to de- Leyte with 88, Biliran with information and services individuals to achieve their Not only will this help are local transmission and tach ourselves from cer- 26, Northern Samar with for family planning.” fertility intentions specifi- children feel more secure, three are Balik Probinsya tain things that we enjoyed 22, and Eastern Samar Dubbed as “RPFP- cally on the number, tim- but it also will provide beneficiaries. during the old normal, with three cases. On-The-Air,” the radio ing, and spacing of chil- parents with opportunities Of the six provinces (ROEL AMAZONA) program serves as a sup- dren within the context of to talk with their children since these would keep in the region, Leyte has port mechanism for the responsible parenthood about any concerns they us unable to properly, let regional office and its and informed choice,” said may be having, she said. alone, promptly corre- Southern... DOH... counterparts in the differ- Elnora Pulma, Popcom re- Pulma maintained spond to the new demands ...from Page 8 ent provinces and towns gional director. that family planning in ...from Page 2 of the times. in Eastern Visayas for its “With multiple com- crisis-affected population The quarantine actually Thus, in planting just COVID-19 in the munici- demand generation and munity quarantine being is critical to meeting the gives us new opportunities one tree -- and seeing to it pality. family planning service enforced, couples and in- needs of women and girls for learning. If we are not that it grew, survived -- the Roderick Boyd Cerro, provision. dividuals’ need for fami- and which can save wom- good in things of the kitch- one who planted perhaps “We are shaping it into ly planning services may en’s lives and improves DOH8 regional epidemi- en, perhaps now is the time may not feel it, but such act a best practice. It’s evolv- be hampered and this can their health. ology and surveillance unit goes a long way in driving to learn something, like ing into its best form just lead to unintended and un- “In times of pandem- chief, said that during the away typhoons out of the cooking, baking or wash- yet,” Reyes said. planned pregnancies which ics, it is also wise to see its first few days of their mon- province, in addition to ing dishes and doing laun- The program is aired will have an effect on our effects on demography, as itoring in Tarangnan, most other good effects on the dry. twice a week or every population,” she added. it is important to look not of the residents who were environment, the governor If we have been a pyg- Tuesday and Thursday HELPLINE only deaths but also births. subjected to swab sample said, putting in proper per- my in the new technolo- over a local ‘Birada Tel- Aside from the radio Illness, quarantine, and could be seen outside their spective the importance of eradyo’, with simulcast air- show, the regional popula- death can all have a ma- gies, now would be a good homes. tree planting. ing on IBC 6, Magik FM, tion agency also established jor impact on conception, time to explore the many “But when people start- (ldl/mmp/PIA 8-South- and Idol Radio Palo. an emergency mechanism pregnancy, and birth,” she possibilities to level up. ed to listen and they stayed ern Leyte) The agency said it or HELPLINE which is also said. If we have been using the at their homes, that’s the wanted to raise awareness, operationalized in all the According to Pulma, basic apps so far, perhaps time that the transmission education, and motivate regions in the country. reaching women and ado- we can try the newer and ERRATUM of the virus was controlled,” the community at the This mechanism serves lescent girls affected by the more sophisticated and LTFRB Applicant Jose Cerro said. grassroots level to adopt as an integrated informa- crisis with family planning powerful ones. (ROEL T. AMAZONA) T. Sanico Jr. - Old Party family planning through tion and services delivery is critical to the vision of If we have been limit- Applicant and JM San- the radio program. network and mechanism values of equity and equal- ing our circle of friends to naked reality of our earth- ico Liner Corp.-New As a mother herself, “for easier coordination ity among women and those whom we meet usu- ly life. We will always have Party Applicant, the Reyes also applies what she and referral of family plan- girls. ally in the old normal or to troubles here, but he as- correct Case No. R8-CN- is airing in her program, as ning, adolescent health, and Cooped up inside the she and her husband also development as well as the home during these days the locals, now is the time sured us to stay calm since PB-2020-06-0181/VIII- practice “tight family plan- coronavirus disease.” of enhanced communi- to go global. Of course, we he has overcome them. (cfr. 2017-0019 not R8-CC/ have to practice prudence Jn 16,33) He also told us ning management.” Adolescent Health and ty quarantine, where ev- EV/PA-PB-2020-06-0185/ “It is because of age, Development information eryone is discouraged to and caution always, which that we are actually thrown VIII-2020-0185 as we which is no longer ide- will also be made available go out in the streets, the are also virtues that we into a world of wolves, but al for giving birth,” said through the HELPLINE to agency said this may too, he advised that we be clever published on July 11, need to adapt to the new Reyes, who is a mother of ensure that adolescents and reduce women’s access to circumstances. like serpents while remain- 2020 issue. We regret the errors. a seven-year-old daughter. the youth will have access family planning, and lead Never forget what ing simple like doves. (cfr. For 2020, the region- to quality comprehensive to unplanned pregnancies. Christ told us about the Mt 10,16) ED 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Southern Leyte guv extols Based on the executive order issued by Mayor Romualdez virtue of planting a tree MAASIN CITY- You province. may look down the act of A typhoon-forming low SCAN System set to take planting just one tree, only pressure area that has its one, but its long-lasting initial position east of Su- contribution on mitigating rigao City going in general the bad effects of climate direction to the province effect on July 16 change, particularly on usually changes course as TACLOBAN CITY- In use the same for ments, and industries in tempering raging storms, it approaches the province, order to improve and stan- COVID-19 re- Tacloban are encouraged is already being felt. many observers noted. dardize the COVID-19 sponses. to install the Tacloban This was one of the Generally, this was be- surveillance activity in the Registration Safe City Application in points stressed by Gov- cause of the cool atmo- city, Mayor Alfred S. Ro- can be done order to regulate the entry ernor Damian Mercado sphere collectively gener- mualdez signed Executive in his message during the ated by the planted trees, through the fol- of customers, clients, and No. 2020-07-026 or “An 60th anniversary celebra- based on scientific explana- lowing methods other individuals in their Executive Order Institu- tion of the province. tion, Mercado stated. (1)-via the Ta- respective premises. tionalizing the Tacloban Mercado cited the con- “Of course, our prayers cloban Safe City The executive order, City COVID-19 Surveil- sistent tree-planting activi- to Mama Mary for her Application ;(2) which is set to take effect lance, Contact Tracing, ties initiated by his brother, divine intervention also via the Barangay on July 16, 2020, empha- Analysis and Networking Rep. Roger Mercado that helped,” the governor add- unit where an in- sized that all information (SCAN) System” last July was supported by all sec- ed, acknowledging the reli- dividual resides; collected will be used by 1, 2020. tors, over the years as a big gious-minded inclination of Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez and (3) through the Local Epidemiology To be implemented city- factor in keeping away ty- the people. the border con- and Surveillance Unit of wide, this system collects phoons from entering the see Southern /page 7 ... including permanent or trol points for non-resi- the City Health Office and and analyses the name, ad- temporary residents, tran- dent individuals. the Department of Health dress, and contact details of COVID- 19... temperature check among sients, and tourists so that Moreover, all govern- for public health concern those party attendees? Have any individual in Tacloban, public health officers can ment, non-government ...from Page 4 purposes only. they been tested (swab tests) offices, business establish- (CPDO TACLOBAN) She said that the con- not. If it is to rejoice and with their positive results? DPWH... struction of these four con- celebrate that said virus I don’t know. I would ...from Page 3 crete structures is being is nowhere around, they like to think that, aside fast-tracked and targeted to must exercise caution, re- from their false confidence, that we address not only the be completed on August 30, membering that the enemy they must have some fall- need of quarantine facilities 2020. is unseen and takes time to back remedies against the for the Covid-19 patients, Once completed, the paralyze anyone. virus should they contract returning overseas Filipino facility will be operated by Yes, we ought to be it. Perhaps they are relying workers and locally strand- the SOYMPH and person- happy that new cases are on local lemon and salabat, ed individuals but also the nel from the Department of becoming remote if not to- and steam inhalation, and need for accommodation the coconut products that facilities of our medical Health, Junia said. tally disappearing, but we (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) should not lower our de- some people claim to have front-liners,” Junia said. fenses by doing away with curative effects, hence the near-absence of COVID COVID cure... close family members. masks, violating social Over half a year since deaths in our region, the re- ...from Page 5 distancing, and many oth- the virus was detected on ers. We must maintain our coveries almost close to the later perished due to the Chinese nationals who en- cooperation in strictly and number of positive individ- covid19 virus are real signs tered our country by gov- religiously observing the uals. that the virus is deadly and ernment’s laxity or tolera- standard safety measures. Well, prevention by way are transmitted through tion, we still are in an uphill Who knows exactly the vi- of avoidance is still better close contact among per- battle against an unseen en- rus is nowhere? Is there a than medication. sons. It cannot be assumed emy. There are efforts to de- as airborne, else, the spread pict the country as winning would be too quick and the war at so huge a cost on widespread. The greater taxpayers’ money and bor- likelihood is that transmis- rowings. But the covid19 sion is through physical cases and deaths continues contact if we are to base on to rise. 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