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JOEYcases A. GABIETA w/ HENRY PUYAT now at 4,550 TACLOBAN CITY-The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) of the region continue to increase. As of Monday, the re- ment of needed equipment “But we can still man- gion’s total COVID-19 cas- like personal protective age. We still have funds but es is at 4,550. equipment(PPEs);construc- we are appealing to our na- On Sunday, the DOH tion or improvements of fa- tional government to help reported of only nine new cilities used as quarantine or us,” Romualdez said during cases, the lowest in months. isolation centers; payment his radio aired over RMN. The nine new cases for hotels used as quaran- Among the affected were from Leyte. tine or isolation facilities; programs and projects of Meantime, Tacloban foods extended for those the city government were City Mayor Alfred Ro- who were placed in quar- the drainage improvement; mualdez disclosed that antine or isolation facilities; road maintenance; and since the start of the pan- and other needed opera- lighting project, particular- demic last March, the city tions like those used in the ly in the northern part of government has already putting up of checkpoints. the city where the resettle- spent around P170 million. Because of these unex- ments of families affected In a radio interview, pected expenditures of the by Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ Romualdez said that the city government, several in 2013 were resettled. money was used by the city projects and programs have Romualdez then ap- SIMPLE RITES. The 119th Balangiga Encounter was observed on Monday government on various to be set aside, the city may- pealed to the city residents (Sept. 28) in a very simple ceremony amid the threat of the coronavirus dis- spending like the procure- or said. see Region’s /page 10 ... ease(COVID-19)pandemic. The commemorative program was led by Mayor Randy Graza with B/Gen.Camilo Ligayo, commanding officer of the 802nd Tacloban Fil-Chinese Chamber Infantry Brigade, as the guest of honor. (ESTE NEWS/ABOY ABAYAN) Amid COVID-19 scare donates PPEs to Tacloban city gov’t 119th Balangiga Encounter marked with low-key activities TACLOBAN CITY- officer of the municipal Valeriano Abanador, This year’s commemora- government, said that who led in the upris- tive program on the Ba- the holding of this year’s ing against the Ameri- langiga Encounter, held 119th Balangiga Encoun- can soldiers on Sept. 29, Monday (Sept.29), was ter was in compliance see 119th Balangiga/ not only a low key one of the national govern- page 10 ... but could be its shortest. ment’s directive to avoid In about an hour, the any mass gathering. historic commemorative She said that all the program was over amid necessary protocols were the threat of the coronavi- observed during the pro- Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez(center) receives donation from the rus disease (COVID-19). gram which started at 9 Tacloban Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc. personal protective Town Mayor Randy am with a Mass held at equipment to be used by the city’s volunteer surveillance officers. Also in Graza led the program the St. Lawrence the Mar- photo, among others, were Dr. Gloria Fabrigas, city health officer, and Nich- with B/Gen.Camilo tyr Church presided by Ligayo, the command- its parish priest, Fr. Seraf- olas Jason ‘Colai” Go, director of the Tacloban Filipino-Chinese Chamber ing officer of the 802nd in Tybaco, Jr. of Commerce Inc. (TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE) Infantry Brigade, as the A wreath-laying led by TACLOBAN CITY- The led by its Director Colai Go Personal Protective Equip- guest of honor. Mayor Graza and B/Gen. Tacloban Filipino-Chinese on Friday, September 25, ment (PPE) supplies to the Fe Campanero, in- Ligayo was offered before Chamber of Commerce Inc. delivered its donation of see Tacloban/page 10 ... formation and tourism the statue of local hero, 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Biliran capital restricts DepEd-E. Samar to hold ‘noise barrage’ to signal movements during fiesta opening of classes BORONGAN ria Fe Abunda helped the TACLOBAN CITY- CITY-Eastern Samar Divi- schools in the printing of The municipality of Naval sion Superintendent Car- the self-learning modules in Biliran province has im- melino Bernadas said the by providing duplicator posed new travel restric- division will be holding a machines in every district. tions to avoid mass gather- ‘noise barrage’ on Octo- He added that Evar- ings during the town fiesta ber 4, Sunday to signal the done also hired teachers next week. opening of classes on Oc- called Learning Facilita- Through Executive Or- tober 5, 2020. tors to help the teachers der No. 029 approved this In a presscon on and parents in using the week, the entry of non-res- Thursday, Bernadas said modules for learning. idents to the town center this activity is part of their When asked how the and in the villages of Sto. preparation for the school teaching process will take Rosario and P.I. Garcia are opening where they will place with Kinder pupils strictly prohibited from involve the police and the or Grade 1 who cannot Oct. 1 to 3. barangay tanod. read yet, Bernadas re- Exempted in the travel On October 5, Mon- plied that they will em- ban are medical and secu- day, will be the first day of ploy the Kids-Teaching rity front-liners, emergen- classes. Kids COVID-19 Version cy responders, government Presently, they have (M-KTK). employees, and workers in DISTANCING. Attendees of a novena mass at the Our Lady of Holy Rosary printed 310,092 learn- This is a home-based essential establishments. Cathedral in Naval town, Biliran observe physical distancing. The local govern- ing modules for distribu- beginning reading system In compliance with ment on Friday (Sept. 25) said new travel restrictions to avoid mass gatherings tion to 158,564 enrolled utilizing kids in the com- the guidelines of the In- will be imposed from Oct. 1 to 3, as the town celebrates its town fiesta. students from Kinder to fort of their homes, which ter-Agency Task Force on (Photo courtesy of Naval Cathedral) Grade 12 including those they called, class homes. Emerging Infectious Dis- enrolled in the Alternative Elder kids will gather at eases (IATF-EID), all com- uals. These measures must liquor ban and the 10 p.m. To date, Biliran has no Learning System (ALS). least three Kinder pupils modities would be allowed be implemented to prevent to 4 a.m. curfew except for active case of Covid-19 as The SDS lamented that and conduct the learn- access provided their car- the spread of coronavirus front-liners and other es- all its 24 patients have re- they have only reached ing sessions in the class riers would present cor- disease 2019 (Covid-19,” sential workers. covered from the disease, 95 percent of the expect- homes. The process was responding documents Mayor Gerard Roger Espi- “We remind the public based on the monitoring of ed enrolment adding that tried first after Typhoon as proof prior to business na said in a statement on to observe the minimum the Department of Health. they will not stop advocat- Yolanda and it gained transactions, the local gov- Friday. health standards such as Meanwhile, Eastern Vi- ing for education. good results, Bernadas ernment said. The town will celebrate the wearing of face masks, sayas has confirmed a total “There is no pandemic said. “Visitors are not al- the feast of Our Lady of the physical distancing, hand of 4,419 cases since March, that can stop education,” Bernadas also shared lowed especially in house- Most Holy Rosary on Oct. hygiene, and proper cough including 3,745 recoveries Bernadas said. one good news for the holds with senior citizens, 3. etiquette, especially during and 41 deaths. Although the SDS kept teachers. minors, pregnant, and The local government religious gatherings,” Espi- (GERICO SABALZA/PNA) on repeating that educa- “The teachers will re- other vulnerable individ- will also strictly impose the na said. tion this COVID-19 time ceive P1,000 as Teachers’ is a ‘work-in-progress,’ still Day incentive!” he insists that they have As of today, Berna- explored all avenues to en- das said that the DepEd Medical staff of Southern Leyte hospital sure that learning will still Eastern Samar Division happen. is ready for the October Bernadas acknowl- 5 opening of the School tested negative of COVID-19 edged that Gov. Ben Year 2020-2021. TACLOBAN CITY- fected of the coronavirus “We ask everyone residents of the province Evardone and Rep. Ma- (nbq/PIA E. Samar) All the 74 swab samples disease (COVID-19). anew to help us share and to work collectively and extracted from the health But despite that nega- circulate only authentic cooperatively, to ensure personnel of the Salva- tive result of swab test, the and precise facts or in- the safety of everyone Man accused of rape arrested cion Oppus Yniguez Me- hospital management said formation to avoid fright, and to stop the spread of in Southern Leyte morial Provincial Hos- that they will not immedi- misperception and mis- COVID-19. pital in Southern Leyte ately open as disinfection information,” Castillones She also asked them TACLOBAN CITY-A supervision of Lieutenant turned out negative. is still on process. said. to seek or coordinate 65-year old most want- Felipe Francis Gijal, of- These swab samples In the advisory signed She also reminded the with their respective lo- ed person was arrested in ficer-in-charge, arrested were taken from doctors, by Dr. Ionne Castillones, public to always strictly cal health officers for any Liloan, Southern Leyte Sat- him in Barangay Magupas nurses, and other health- medical chief, the hospi- observe all the health pro- health concerns especially urday, September 26, 2020. of the said town at 9:00 care workers, and even tal temporarily stopped in tocols like hand washing, if they experience symp- Accused, Feliciano Fe- a.m. from close contacts of accepting clients as they wearing of face masks, and toms that are related to licilda Palo, has a warrant Judge Fabio Albao Jr. of patients who were con- continue to disinfect the social distancing. COVID-19. dated September 14, 2020 Regional Trial Court (RT- firmed to have been in- facility. The hospital urged (ROEL T. AMAZONA) for the crime of rape. C)-Branch 39 in Sogod, Operating unit of Liloan Southern Leyte denied Leyte Samar We accept: Municipal Police Station bail bond to the accused. led by Staff Sergeant Sime- (RONALD O. REYES) Publication for on Lopez, under the direct DailyDaily ExpressExpress National Newspaper is in need of Malaya Business Insight by People’s Independent Media DAILY PROGRAM: Writers, Correspondents, MON. - SAT 8:00 PM Contact: “IGSUMAT KAN Account Executives ALMA M. GRAFIL KA OYO” DYVL AM Leyte Samar Daily Express Please email resume to: HIMANGRAWON [email protected]. Tel. (053) 321-4833 - GLOBE (053) 888-0037 - PLDT 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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www.leytesamardailynews.com e-mail: [email protected] facebook.com/leytesamar.dailynews twitter.com/lsdenews Tuesday, September 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 3 Gov. Petilla administers oath-taking of 2 Leyte town councilors PALO, Leyte – Gover- Enevoldsen,22, took the Science in Business Admin- nor Leopoldo Dominico post of her mother, Joselita, istration at San Carlos Uni- ‘Mic’ Petilla sworn into of- who had to step down from versity City. fice two new council mem- her post as town councilor Meantime, Uribe,52, bers of Villaba and Tunga. due to health reason. took the post left vacant due The newly-minted She took her oath of to the demise of Councilor councilors were Elly Maria office before Gov. Petilla Evelyn Avila who died on Enevoldsen of Villaba and last September 17. She is May 1, 2020 at the age of 59. Jose Uribe. a graduate of Bachelor of (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) Northern Samar opens 10

Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico “Mic” L. Petilla administers the oath tak- scholarship slots for med students ing of Jose Capoporo Uribe as councilor of Tunga town. The 52-year old coun- cilor replaced the seat left vacant by Councilor Evelyn Avila who died due to TACLOBAN CITY The provincial govern- which include financial sta- – The provincial govern- ment will also shoulder the tus and intellectual acuity,” a lingering illness. Tunga Mayor Catalina Agda and Uribe’s wife, Ditas, also ment of Northern Samar review fees for the medical Ongchuan said. witnessed the oath-taking held at the Office of Governor at Government Center, has started accepting ap- licensure exam, plus allow- In return, scholars are Palo. (GINA P. GEREZ) plications for its scholar- ances. required to render service ship program for aspiring An applicant must be a in the provincial and dis- medical doctors in the Filipino citizen, a resident trict hospitals, depending Responding to alleged illegal province this week. of Northern Samar, and not on the number of years In a statement on more than 35 years old for they have availed of the logging activity, 2 cops killed in Friday, Governor Ed- incoming freshmen and program, he added. win Ongchuan said they not more than 50 years old “This coronavirus dis- Northern Samar town opened 10 slots for the if currently enrolled in a ease 2019 health emergency CATARMAN, North- belong to the Regional Mo- (Sept.26) to verify report first year of the program’s medical school. has heightened the need for ern Samar-Two police offi- bile Force Battalion based on the presence of armed implementation, which The deadline for appli- more health professionals; cers were killed after their in the said town. men said to be transport- aims to address the health cation is October 23, the hence we are bent on pur- group encountered armed A still unidentified man ing illegally cut lumbers. needs of the people by in- provincial government suing the program as soon men while responding to a was reportedly injured in When the law enforcers creasing the availability of said. as possible,” Ongchuan report of illegal activity in the shoot-out. arrived in the area, they local doctors. More details about the said. San Isidro town, Northern Based on the initial re- saw a group of armed men The scholarship covers process and the application To date, the province Samar province on Saturday port from the San Isidro who, without provocation, tuition and other school form link are posted on the has confirmed a total of 150 night. Municipal Police Station, fired at them which result- fees up to PHP100,000 Northern Samar Provincial infections, with 118 recov- Killed during the armed the group of the two slain ed to fire fight that lasted per semester, plus a Information Office Face- eries and zero death, based fight were Patrolmen Jessie police officers went to for several minutes. PHP35,000 stipend and book page. on the monitoring of the Golondrina,30, and Fer- Barangay Buenavista at This resulted to the in- PHP40,000 book and uni- “They will be selected provincial health office. nando Velarde,25 who both around 10:40 pm Saturday jury of Golodrina and Ve- form allowance. based on a set of criteria (GERICO SABALZA/PNA) larde who were brought Tanauan Central School to St. Camillus Hospital Over 400 farmers from Leyte earned based in Calbayog Cty, Sa- serves as a quarantine facility mar where their attending certificates from TESDAon animal physician declared them as BY: NORILYN P. VALENCIA dead on arrival. Hot pursuit operation production, organic farming The municipal govern- ing mandatory of 14-day ment of Tanauan, Leyte self-isolation for the pro- is now underway against TACLOBAN CITY- land barangay of Villa Con- ture production NC II. continuously prioritized tection of their families. the armed men. Amid the pandemic zoilo, seven kilometers from He said that after the the health of Tanauanan- Tanauan II Central The town of San Isidro spawned by the coronavi- the town proper, is the pilot farmers finished their train- ons amid the COVID-19 School is located at Baran- has been identified where rus disease (COVID-19) site for modern, integrat- ing, they will be provided pandemic by using the gay Canramos, Tanauan, illegal logging activity re- pandemic, about 400 farm- ed and diversified organic assistance for their agricul- school as a quarantine fa- Leyte is being used as a main to be a serious prob- ers from different towns farming technologies of the tural activities. cility. quarantine facility of the lem with government forc- of Leyte earned their cer- province of Leyte. Petilla has been extend- The facilities, under LSI, OFW and other per- es claimed being backed by tificates from the Techni- The governor said that ing financial support and the supervision of the lo- sons coming from other the members of the New cal government, provides places within the Philip- cal Education and Skills the farmers earned the TES- provision of farm imple- People’s Army (NPAs). not only the much-needed pines. (RACHEL V. ARNAIZ) Development Authority DA National Certificates ments, agricultural tools treatment of COVID-19 The school being used (TESDA). (NC) for having completed and agricultural inputs such patients but also the prop- as quarantine facility was Governor Leopoldo the competency require- as fertilizers and vegetable er care of locally stranded approved since it has a staff of the said school Dominico Petilla told re- ments under the Philippine seeds for the farmers who individuals (LSIs) and re- wide classroom space, reported to San Roque porters that the 433 farm- Technical and Vocational opted for crop produc- turning overseas Filipino comfort rooms, lavatory, Elementary School the ers from several hinterland Education and Training tions. On the other hand, workers (OFWs) undergo- ventilation, electricity and nearest medium catego- ry school under the dis- villages of the province (TVET) competency as- those who chose for animal has enough water supply. bles harvested from their Tanauan municipal trict to make sure that the have transformed them- sessment and certification productions received cash school will be ready for selves from traditional to system. assistance, chicken layers, respective farms such as mayor thru the adminis- tration of Honorable Pe- the upcoming opening of modern farmers practicing Petilla disclosed that boar and breeder pigs, goats onions, asparagus, radish, classes for the new nor- cauliflowers, strawberries, lagio R. Tecson Jr. with his the techniques and meth- of the 433 farmers, 115 of and other farm animals. other municipal officials mal School Year 2020- lettuce, broccoli, carrots, ods of scientific farming, them graduated animal pro- Petilla reported that offers hygiene kit, face- 2021. livestock and poultry pro- duction (Poultry-Chicken) presently, the farmers are among others. mask, faceshield, folding Tanauananons will ductions. NC II; 90 completed animal now productive and supply- While those farmers bed and thermometer to together rise as one and Petilla said that the production (Ruminants) ing the local markets with who opted for animal pro- every person who are be- continue education as farmers were TESDA NC I; 128 finished agricul- their agricultural products. ductions are now supplying ing quarantined inside the one. (Note: The author is a trained-scholars graduates tural crops production NC Those who opted for the eggs and other poultry classroom. products, swine and goat While the school has Teacher III of Tanauan from the Farm School in II; 50 of them for animal crop productions are pro- Central School, Tanau- meats, Petilla added. been serving as a quaran- Villa Conzoilo, Jaro Leyte. production (Swine) NC II; ducing and selling high an, Leyte) He added that the up- and 50 for organic agricul- value crops and vegeta- (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) tine facility, the faculty and 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Tuesday, September 29, 2020

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Sept 09, 2020 . . . drpacjr) ed “Ensuring universal Herewith is the WIPO OPINIONaccess to the Covid-19 data on GII performance – technologies and products thus, “The report finds that would be pivotal in the High-Powered the is well-in- recovery from the global What’s New tegrated in global trade , pandemic. ranking Ist in high-tech- “The world is in the Objective nology imports, 3rd in race to find a safe & (S & T Enhanced Nations Have Edge) high-technology exports, Mr. Q? effective Anti-Covid-19 8th in ICT service exports, Vaccine,” he said. DR. PACIENTE CORDERO, JR. and 10th in creative goods TENTE U. QUINTERO “So, when the world exports.” Further, “the finds that Vaccine, access country’s innovation pro- to it must not be denied file shows top 25 rankings Swallowing his pride before the U.N. nor withheld. It should be Filipino Scientists Leap-Frog for indicators such as re- made available to all, rich delegates, with some of whom he had search talent graduates in and poor nationas alike, In Global Innovation Index science and engineering, some unsavory words months earlier as a matter of policy of and high technology man- Duterte exhorted the United Nations General the United Nations,” Dute- In its 2020 publication, appeared ufacturing.” Assembly that once the Anti-Covid-19 vaccine is rte pointed out. the WIPO or World Intel- Cherished dream, join Indeed, given a big- finally tested as effective, it shoud be available to He added “The Phil- lectual Property Organiza- armed flock. ger budget annually and all Nations! ippines joins our part- tion, a specialized agency 2 a sustained/strong collab- ners in the ASEAN and of the United Nations that Tutoring, his Alma Mater oration between govern- Indeed, it is quite To quote him, he said the Non-Aligned Move- deals with patents, copy- offered ment-academe-industry heart-warming to note “Covid-19 knows no bor- ment/s in raising our col- rights, trademarks and Grasped an opportunity sectors, I strongly believe that our controversial der. It knows no nation- lective voices -- That the other forms of intellectual rare that more records will be President Rodrigo Roa ality. It knows no race. Covid-19 Vaccine must property, reported that the Initial pay check earned improved/broken related Duterte, known for his It knows no gender. It be considered a global Philippines is well-integrat- awaited to performances in Re- unwavering pride and knows no age and it public good. Let us be ed in global trade. Science teaching vowed to search, Development and sometimes uncontrolled knows no creed!” clear on this!” -- Wow, The Philippines leap- play. Innovation (RDI. tongue, has shown his And, in order to ap- what terrific & endearing frogged four (4) places in 3 Indeed, in terms of true love and care for pease some known crit- words ! ( Applause !) the latest edition of the One lazy summer budgetary allotment, Sci- the Filipino people and ics of his administration, The infectious respi- Global Innovative Index afternoon in reverie ence and Technology and of course, our dear Duterte added -- ratory disease, which was (GII), “putting the coun- An option dangled lured by its concomitant RDI are country! “The Philippines val- first detected in the Chi- try in this year’s top 50 list evergreens; dependent on the avail- Speaking for the very ues the role that the Unit- nese province of Hubei of innovator economies” Bio-organisms in hues and ability research assistance first time (since he as- ed Nations plays in its late last year (hence the as announced in Geneva, sizes varied to Filipino scientists. I can sumed the Philippine fight against the pandem- Covid-19 name) has so far Switzerland by the Philip- Inhabiting marine environ, talk about our (R & D woes presidency) at the United ic. As a middle-income infected 31 million people pine Mission to the United waves beaten. in the science community Nations General Assem- country, whose economic worldwide. Nations and other interna- 4 – FUNDING1 bly, our President Rodri- advances have been de- In the Philippines, per tional organizations . Aquatic research on, energy ooo000ooo go Duterte stressed that railed by the pandemic, this Columnist’s findings, “ WHERE WOULD HE invested NEXT TOPIC : “Some the Coronavirus disease we welcome the launch the total Covid-19 case- BE” Locked horns as neophyte C -19 related Issues” (Covid-19) Vaccine, once of the “United Nations’ load has reached over 1 vying for fame SHARE S & T finally tested effective and COVID-19 Response & 292,000, including over Pages of childhood days Sacrifices paid off, plums THOUGHTS through ready for delivery, should Recovery Fund,” he said. 230,000 recoveries and revisited coveted E-mail: drpacjr@yahoo. be made available to all President Duterte add- over 5,000 deaths. Youngish dream flashes Modest legacy bequeathed nations “as a matter of back all for them. com. policy.” Wow, well said! Men in brown in view (GCQ – QC . . . June 01/ ( Applause !) In the internation- people. Sense... have now become boss- After months of man- es over their parents and al circuit, there is talk ...from Page 4 circulating that wealthy datory masking, authori- elders. In schools where ity, both in our collective nations like the United ties imposed plastic bar- kids are being molded, riers that started with private and public lives. It States, China itself, Ja- same advocacy should be public transportation. Ve- is something that cannot pan, Germany, France, imposed. In workplaces, Foulshot hicles were required to in- wait. In time when many organizations, companies, Great Britain etc. (with stall plastic dividers that people are avoiding it, ne- several ‘appearing as this sense must be con- would separate passengers. glecting it, ignoring it. No- health foundations’) AL ELLEMA tinually implemented and Such plastic dividers in body wants to accept re- have already advanced required. public transportation are sponsibility for something. billions and millions Why, it is something mandated under stiff pen- Just minding their own of dollars as “advance that we cannot afford to alties on the driver and business. payments” to big phar- Protection lose if we are to survive operator. A serious look If we are to inculcate maceutical companies at the barrier would raise and make it in this life. Ei- this vanishing sense to our who are doing advanced It came as surprise that The aimless moves that doubts as to its effective- ther we have it, or we per- society, we better start it in testing stages of An- the country was placed un- keep on failing due to the ness in blocking the unseen ish. our homes where children ti-Covid-19 Vaccines, so der an extended state of ca- guesswork that those in covid19 virus but people “they’d be given top pri- lamity for another year. The charge had taken is now must follow, else, fines will Prayer for the Nation and issuance of Proclamation being felt as the economy ority” when these vac- be imposed by law enforc- for Those who Serve in cines are finally tested 1021 extended the period is in shambles. The need ers upon those who do not of the state of calamity all to recover the losses is now Public Office effective and ready for follow the regulation. throughout the Philippines getting primordial consid- God, our Father, you guide delivery. Another daft move was due to the corona virus of eration over the need to the order to install barri- everything in wisdom and love. Accept In his 20-minute the prayers we offer for our nation, by the 2019 declared under Proc- recover the health of the ers on single motorcycles. speech before world wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our lamation 929 this same people. Orders to be mask- It entailed another expense citizens, may harmony and justice be se- leaders, Duterte said “co- year. Such declaration cre- ing faces had been followed on people whose means of cured and may there be lasting prosperity ordinated internation- and peace. ated a calamitous condition under pain of penalty but transportation is the single Almighty and eternal God, You know al plans & efforts would of the entire Philippine ar- the covid19 virus keeps on motorcycle. Those innova- the longings of our hearts and You pro- be needed to overcome chipelago that will last for spreading each day. Many tive drivers who made their tect our rights in your goodness, watch the Covid-19 pandemic, one year. It is a projected are wondering if the masks over those in authority, so that people own barrier to comply with everywhere may enjoy freedom, security which he called “the big- calamity caused purported- are effective protectionthe mandate where still and peace. gest test which the world ly by the covid19 virus that from the covid19 virus. apprehended the barrier We ask this through our Lord Jesus Pray the Holy Rosary daily and the United Nations is still prevalent and wide- Reports on tests being con- are not in accordance with Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns spread for several months ducted had positive cases for world peace and conversion of sinners with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, faced since World War specifications. On public (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. (Courtesy of II” now. on the rise despite masked see Protection/page 10 ... Daughters of St. Paul) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Tuesday, September 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 7 FEATURE Filipinos turn to centuries-old barter amid lockdowns RONALD O. REYES mission to promote barter terms with our difficulties in it, as long as no law, as part of our way of life as and to find sane explana- rights, and morality are Filipinos. We will strive to tions for what is happen- violated. Even Jesus did establish and redefine the ing,” Borrinaga said. not force the rich young traditional barter system ‘God doesn’t barter’ man in the Gospel. To as a new norm of helping Amid the popular online give and to be charitable one another and shall not barter activities, a Catholic is an individual’s decision, in any way promote com- priest reminded that barter using his intellect and mercialism and materialism is good but not ideal when will,” he said. but positive values such as it comes to Christian teach- Charitable giving generosity, determination, ing and living. Margallo also remind- honesty, patience, integrity, “In the Christian per- ed the Catholic faithful gender sensitivity, equality, spective of bartering, Jesus about charitable giving, and ecological awareness,” teaches us not to barter, but saying that “we are asked it added. to give, sometimes give un- to give and not expect The barter community til it hurts,” said Father Kim something in return.” maintained that what it is Margallo of St. Josemaria “We are just stewards doing “is not selling, for the Escriva Mission Station in of the earthly goods, and goods or services are not Tacloban. the instruction of the exchanged based on price “I am not into bartering. owner of the goods that but value.” I am into charity and gener- we are administering and “It is not also donating ous giving,” Margallo said stewarding is to give,” he for the goods are not giv- in an interview. said. Rhoel Ladera, an online administrator of the 95,000-strong Tacloban Barter en without anything in ex- From an economic per- “In the end, the change,” it said. spective, the priest main- Church teaches us to do Community, exchanges his unused wireless internet router for home-baked “The price of the item or tained that there is nothing charitable acts by giving lasagna and cookies. (Photo courtesy) service is never equal but bad about bartering. to people who are in need, the happiness and feeling But when it comes to helping them not because The extended commu- router; sugar and water for The Global Barter Com- of satisfaction should be the economy of God, Mar- you have something to nity lockdowns brought a cooked shrimp; and a car munity, of which Tacloban equal,” the group added. gallo echoed the teachings give and in return, you by the coronavirus disease for a small lot property. Barter Community is a bon- Meanwhile, Leyte-based of Pope Francis, saying that demand something in pandemic pushed some Minor setback afide member, also issued a historian Rolando Borrina- God doesn’t barter. exchange, but rather you Filipinos to return to the Earlier, the national gov- statement, saying that they ga said that Filipinos still “He is the ultimate giver, give because you knew centuries-old trading sys- ernment announced that “envision a world where have the barter mentality in the giver who does not re- how it is to have nothing, tem: barter. the bartering of goods is il- kindness is without borders modern times. quire something in return. and it is your responsibil- “This is just one way legal unless it will be taxed. and humanity is defined by “We just remembered That is what we are sup- ity to help those in need of helping people. We are Citing a 2018 executive the extent with which every a lot of things about our posed to do and whom we by virtue of our baptism,” exchanging something order signed by President race can help one another to culture during the lock- should imitate,” the priest added Margallo. without the need for mon- Rodrigo Duterte, Trade Sec- survive the global impact of down. Many even started said. According to him, the ey,” said Rhoel Ladera, a retary Ramon Lopez said the pandemic and adapt to gardening. We do not have However, Margallo reit- Church’s teaching on bar- 42-year-old businessman that barter is only lawful in the ‘new normal.’” to make comparisons. The erated that the church does tering is based on teach- in Tacloban City. “limited” areas in Mindan- “We stand in solidarity important thing now is that not ask people to stop bar- ing charity and generosity “What’s worthless or ao--like in Siasi, Jolo; Sulu as different barter commu- this crisis reminded us to tering. by “giving out of love not not important to some and Bonggao, Tawi-Tawi. nities established by local go back to our history and “Barter is not a sin. It is a out of need.” may be a treasure to oth- “People must resort to stakeholders in common culture in order to come to personal decision to engage ers,” added Ladera, who regular transactions and was able to barter four pay the corresponding tax- Fabrigas formally received times in one month alone. es,” Lopez said in a press DPWH completes flood Tacloban... the donations at the City As one of the online briefing in Manila last July. ...from Page 1 Hall Grounds. administrators of Tacloban After his pronounce- The donation, which Barter Community, Ladera ment sparked uproar among control project in Leyte local government to equip consists of protective gear reminded the over 95,000 online barter enthusiasts, the volunteer surveillance and hygiene kits, includes officers (VSO) here working members that “as long as the official clarified his pre- 15 units of automatic alco- to respond the 2019 corona- hol dispenser; 15 gallons of both mutually agreed and vious statement, saying that virus disease (COVID-19). alcohol; 5,000 pieces face- are happy then a barter is “personal transactions, not Mayor Alfred S. Ro- mask; 500 face shields; 10 successful.” in the course of trade and mualdez and Acting City boxes of surgical gloves; 8 “Every member has the business, are not covered by Health Officer Dr. Gloria units thermal scanner, and right to define barter ac- registration requirements.” 200 pieces of ethyl alcohol. cording to whatever books Jen Garcia, an admin- neer Francisco E. Robin, Jr. The group likewise you read, but it is our right istrator of 17,000-strong “River banks will also provided supplies such as group managers to de- Leyte Barter Community, be protected from further as, 300 pieces of ballpen, fine the mechanics of the said the government “may damages due to soil erosion 400 notebooks, 300 plas- and scouring,” he added. virtual bartering in this have the inherent powers to LA PAZ, Leyte – An- wall with slope protection tic envelopes as well as 100 Construction of this umbrellas for the VSOs, group,” said the thriving tax but it has to consider the other flood control struc- consisting of reinforced project started in February composed of Barangay barter community in the cost versus the benefit.” ture has been completed concrete structure, riprap of this year to September by the Department of Pub- and masonry work stretch- Health Nutrition Scholars, city. According to Garcia, 17. Barangay Service Point Of- For himself, Ladera the government “should be lic Works and Highways ing the Hibuga River. This project is among the (DPWH) - Leyte Second “This project will reduce ficers, and other volunteers was able to barter his sun- happy that in spite of the fi- seven priority flood control at the community who District Engineering in Hi- the probability of flooding structures of the district of glasses for a sack of rice nancial hardship, Filipinos buga River, Barangay Sta. during onslaught of heavy have signed up to help the which he later donated are creative enough to find which six were complet- government address this Ana, this town. rains and typhoons result- ed under the 2020 regular to the frontliners; home- ways to procure the basic The P37.63 million proj- ing to loss of livelihood and health crisis. baked lasagna and cook- needs without resorting to infrastructure program (TACLOBAN CITY INFOR- ect covers the construction damages to properties,” said amounting to P125.077 MATION OFFICE) ies for a wireless internet stealing and corruption.” of 930-linear meter river OIC-Assistant District Engi- million. (PR) 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII G/F Uytingkoc Building Jacobs Engineering donates Senator Enage St., Tacloban City RE: Application for issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) pursuant to the 2014 Amendments to the Revised Rules and Regulations $10,000 to KEITECH implementing R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014. CASE NO. MRO8 20-029 The community and the geothermal power plant Jacobs Engineering has do- cal-vocational school es- EUSEBIO C. YMATA, Applicant environment both benefit in Leyte was badly hit by a nated $10,000 to EDC-initi- tablished in 2009 by geo- x------x when two companies that 6.5 magnitude earthquake ated KEITECH Educational thermal leader Energy ORDER Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with the Calbayog Satellite Unit (CSU) both strive to go beyond in 2017, it was Jacobs En- Foundation, Incorporated Development Corporation on 04 September 2020 and received by this Office on the same date, to wit: business come together. gineering that helped the (KEITECH) to help fund (EDC) in partnership with When Lopez-led geo- company to not just restore its student-trainees’ tuition the local government of NAME OF SHIP’S OWNED SERVICE TO BE OFFERED thermal leader Energy De- it but to build back a better and fees. Kananga in Leyte and the MBca “EURE MY GRACE” For the carriage of Passengers velopment Corporation’s facility. “The successful Mah- Technical Education and ROUTE TO BE SERVED (EDC) Mahanagdong B This September 2020, anagdong project delivery Skills Development Author- Route 1 San Juan, Lavezares-Lavezares (all of Northern Samar) and vice versa Route 2 San Juan, Lavezares-Lavezares-Biri (all of Northern Samar) and vice versa in 2017 was underpinned ity (TESDA) to help address DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE by the positive working the high poverty incidence SCHEDULE OF TRIPS NOTICE is hereby given that RICARDO SALAS executed an Affidavit of Absolute DEPARTURE ARRIVAL Sale in favor of SPS. GENTHOR SALAS AND MARIA THERESA SALAS over a parcel relationship between the and unemployment rate in Origin Time Day Destination Time Day of land situated at Smo. Rosario, Naval Biliran covered by TD No. 00543 containing an two companies with shared the municipality of Kanan- For Route 1 area of 57.32sq.m.; Per Doc. No. 4227, Page No. 416, Book No. X, Series of 2018 of No- San Juan 6:30 AM Monday Lavezares 7:20 AM Monday tary Public Atty. Mario Lyndinno R. Opeña. LSDE: Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 2020 safety and sustainability ga in Leyte by enabling values and a commitment qualified youth to acquire Lavezares 4:00 PM to Friday San Juan 4:50 PM to Friday EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE For Route 2 San Juan 6:00 AM Saturday Lavezares 6:50 AM Saturday NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PASCUALA ELLORANDO AND to work towards a zero-car- the top skills that are local- Lavezares 7:30 AM & Sunday Biri 8:20 PM & Sunday ADRIANO ELLORANDO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a par- bon future. We are pleased ly and globally in-demand. Biri 1:30 PM Lavezares 2:20 PM cel of agricultural land situated at Borongan City, Eastern Samar covered by ARP No. to partner with EDC, which KEITECH has played a Lavezares 4:00 PM San Juan 4:50 PM 08-022-00472, Survey No. 2722 containing an area of 2,509sq.m., and heirs hereby CON- FIRMED the said sale of the above-mentioned property in favor of DONA ANGEL C. is one of the world leaders role that shaped not only GALVE; Per Doc No. 23, Page No. 5, Book No. XVIII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. in geothermal energy,” said the future of its over 1,000 SCHEDULE OF RATES PER LINK Celestino A. Cabato. LSDE: Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 2020 LINKS PASSENGER CARGO RATE PER *LINK Aaron Hochwimmer, Ja- graduates but also the true RATE Item Rate/Unit ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE cobs Engineering’s Director meaning of public-private San Juan-Lavezares P50.00 Rice/Cement P25.00/sack NOTICE is hereby given that LEONILA C. RESURRECCION heir of the late Lavezares-Biri P60.00 Asstd. Grocery Items P15.00/box WENEFREDA DELA ROSA executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of res- of Operations-Power, in his partnership. San Juan-Biri P50.00 Steel Bar P10.00/piece idential land located at San Juan Street Ext, Brgy H, Borongan City covered by ARP No. message during the recently Each student receives 08009-00059/PIN: 037-230-009-02-035 designated under Survey No. 603, Lot No. 035, held virtual donation turn- a full scholarship includ- Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, and Block No. 02 containing an area of 97.56sq.m., A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 06 October 2020, Tuesday, at favor of SPS. ROMUALDO C. ALGO & ROWENA A. ALGO as vendees of the above-de- over ceremony. ing uniforms, shoes, safety 10:00 o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage Street, scribed property. Per Doc No. 875, Page No. 76, Book No. XXVIII, Series of 2020. Notary He further emphasized: gears, school supplies, and Tacloban City. Public Atty. Charles B. Culo, CPA. LSDE: Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 2020 “Our team was delighted to is given accommodations The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. recognize KEITECH and and meals for the duration The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing NOTICE is hereby given that DAISY LOURDES SAING DAVIES heir of the late or five (5) days thereafter. ANTHONY JONATHAN DAVIES executed a Deed of Self-Adjudication over a person- to leave an enduring legacy of their training. KEI- WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 24TH day of September 2020 at Tacloban al bank deposit/savings account at BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, Robinsons with the community. The TECH’s 10-month training City, Philippines. Tacloban Branch, Tacloban City with account number 963 911 2087. Per Doc No. 323, Page No. 66, Book No. X, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Aljim Denver Montallana fundamental lessons on val- program is tailor-fit to the Arcueno. LSDE: Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 2020 (Sgd.) EFREN JUAN B. BORCI, JR. ues that KEITECH teaches most in-demand jobs in Regional Director EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE are also fundamentals for construction, metals and NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BONIFACIO CARIAS SR. extrajudi- us in Jacobs and we think engineering, and hotel and COPY FURNISHED: cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential lot situated at Brgy. Applicant, Eusebio C. Ymata, Lavezares, N. Samar New Rizal, Catarman, Northern Samar under TD No. 55667 containing an area of 400 that they were instrumental restaurant services. Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., , MM square meters. Per Doc No. 18, Page No. 5, Book No. 1, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. to the success of our project What makes KEI- File Amador A. Estigoy Jr., CPA. LSDE: Sept. 22, 29 & Oct 6, 2020 with EDC.” TECH a cut above the rest CMB/MMC SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-1-2020-049 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF BANK ACCOUNT KEITECH is a techni- see Jacobs /page 10 ... Reference No. TMRO-2020 20-047 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late REMEDIOS PULGA COLAPO extra- judicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 4 existing and outstanding bank deposit DEED OF SELF ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER with 1) Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), 2) Bank of the Philippine Island NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late LIBRADO E. RUIZ extrajudicially (BPI), 3) Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and 4) Northern Samar Development Work- SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential land designated as Lot 6314, ers Credit Cooperative (NSDWCC). Per Doc No. 289, Page No. 59, Book No. IX, Series NOTICE is hereby given that CLEO BORDALLO heir of the late ARTURO G. BOR- Case 2, Cad 407 located at Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte covered by OCT No. P-96215 of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Franco Archie N. Tonog. LSDE: Sept. 22, 29 & Oct 6, 2020 DALLO executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Lot containing an area of 276sq.m., and heirs hereby WAIVED all shares, rights and participa- No. 5094 situated at Brgy. San Policarpo, Calbayog City, Samar covered by TD No. 99- tion over the above-described property unto MA. LEAH B. RUIZ. Per Doc No. 72, Page EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH 01017-01771 containing an area of 3,166.00 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale was No 15, Book No. VII, Series of VII, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Lemuel R. Montes. executed in favor of JAY ANTHONY D. YULO married to ABBIE JOY YULO as vendees LSDE: Sept. 22, 29 & Oct 6, 2020 ABSOLUTE SALE of a portion of land consisting 500sq.m., from the above-described property Per Doc No. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ELADIO COBREROS AND MERLI- 5893, Page No. 1179, Book No. XII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Hernando M. Her- DEED OF SELF ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE TA T. COBREROS extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land nandez, Jr. LSDE: Sept 15, 22 & 29, 2020 covered by Katibayan Ng Orihinal Titulo Blg P-23785 designated as Lot 1129, Cad-1116-B SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND NOTICE is hereby given that CLEO BORDALLO heir of the late ARTURO G. BOR- situated at Brgy. Magsaysay, Bobon, Nortrhern Samar containing an area of 14,184sq.m., DALLO executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Lot A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of LI DE GUIA CHAN as vendee of the EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE No. 5094 situated at Brgy. San Policarpo, Calbayog City, Samar covered by TD No. 99- abvove-described property. Per Doc No. 333, Page No. 68, Book No. II, Series of 2020. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late RUFINO VALENZONA extrajudicially 01017-01771 containing an area of 3,166.00 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale was Notary Public Atty. Franco Archie N. Tonog. LSDE: Sept 22, 29 & Oct 6, 2020 settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 23, Pls- 08-000102 situated at Villa Solidaridad, , Leyte containing an area of 32,826sq.m., executed in favor of GREGORY PAUL D. YULO as vendee of a portion of land consisting EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEPOSITS covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. CARP2017001621. Per Doc No. 99, Page 467sq.m., from the above-described property Per Doc No. 6000, Page No. 1200, Book No. No. 20, Book No. XLVII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. XII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Hernando M. Hernandez, Jr. WITH WAIVER LSDE: Sept. 8, 15 & 22, 2020 LSDE: Sept 15, 22 & 29, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FELIPE CABANIT CAMBE extraju- dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a foreign currency deposit with Metro- DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE DEED OF SELF ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE bank Calbayog City, Samar amounting to $10,043.25 under Foreign Currency Account NOTICE is hereby given that DOMINGO TRUYA-TORRES heirs of the late ENRI- SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND No. 294-2-29400496-8 and heirs hereby WAIVED all shares, rights and participation of CA TRUYA VDA. DE MASCARINAS executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over the above-described bank deposit unto BEATRIZ T. CAMBE. Per Doc No. 23, Page No. 2, NOTICE is hereby given that CLEO BORDALLO heir of the late ARTURO G. BOR- a parcel of land known as Lot No. 4135 situated at Baybay, Leyte containing an area of DALLO executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Book No. VII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Atty. Rolando P. Tejerero. 2,888sq.m., covered by by TCT No. T-3699. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of DO- LSDE: Sept. 22, 29 & Oct 6, 2020 Lot No. 5094 situated at Brgy. San Policarpo, Calbayog City, Samar covered by TD No. NILEE N. TORRES as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 68, Page No. 99-01017-01771 containing an area of 3,166.00 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale 14, Book No. XLVI, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. was executed in favor of JAY VINCENT R. YULO married to MA. GINA D. YULO as Publication Notice LSDE: Sept 8, 15 & 22, 2020 vendees of a portion of land consisting 500sq.m., from the above-described property Per R.A. 10172 EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE WITH SALE Doc No. 5891, Page No. 1179, Book No. XII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Hernando M. Hernandez, Jr. LSDE: Sept 15, 22 & 29, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. JULIANITO BALMORES AND NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION GREGORIA BALMORES extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land known as Lot No. 7154-C of the subdivision plan Psd-08-001382 being a portion AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION of Lot 7154 situated at Brgy. Guadalupe, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 217sq.m., NOTICE is hereby given that SUSANA TAN y REDOÑA heir of the late CLOTILDE covered by TCT No. T-20175. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of ANGELA KIM BANTULA REDOÑA AND MACARIO REDOÑA executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudi- Date: September 16, 2020 L. BALMORES as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 45, Page No. 92, cation over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 14385, Case 43, Cad 505 under OCT No. Book No. XLV, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. P-56218 situated at Brgy. Guingauan, Tanauan, Leyte containing an area of 12,256 square LSDE: September 8, 15 & 22, 2020 meters and I hereby name, appoint and constitute RODOLFO V. MUSCA or LILITH S. In Compliance with the publication requirement CATAMPONGAN to be my true and lawful attorney/s-in-fact, for us in my name and DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE stead, to do and perform with full powers any of the following acts and deeds, to with; 1) and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. To personally observe the subdivision proceedings and act in accordance to my interest; NOTICE is hereby given that ALEJANDRA M. BASCO heirs of the late TERESA 2) For subdividing, to execute and sign any and all documents; 3)To sell share or a portion 2013-1. Guidelines in the Implementation of the ALKUINO executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land known as Lot of land; 4) To process, secure and sign for ROD, DAR, BIR, PSA and other governmental No. 9983 situated at Barrio Kansungka, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 4,936sq.m., Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on or private entit; 5) To file and institute; 6) To register this Special power of Attorney with covered by by TD No. 07-0059-00037 R13. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. proper authorities; 7) To do any and all acts necessarily. Per Doc No. 922, Page No. 66, R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the pub- MARLO D. RONTAL AND ANNALYN M. RONTAL as vendee of the above-described Book No. XXVI, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Mendoza. property. Per Doc No. 104, Page No. 21, Book No. XLVII, Series of 2020. Notary Public lic that HENEDINA GUIMBAOLIBOT-SON has filed LSDE: Sept 8, 15 & 22, 2020 with this Office, a petition for correction of en- Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. LSDE: Sept 8, 15 & 22, 2020 DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE try in the day of birth from “March 1, 1957” to EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that VENECIA MAZO TABIRAO, heir of the late SIN- “March 16, 1957” in the certificate of live birth NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. HILARION LILIBIOS AND CON- FROSIO MAZO executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land known as CEPCION TRUYA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land Lot No. 8972 containing an area of 2,728 square meters, more or less covered by TCT No. of CYNTHIA ACOSTA CABALITAN, born on March designated as Lot No. 7763, Pls-08-000102 situated at Barrio Kansungka, Baybay, Leyte T-13729. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of MARLYN D. RONTAL as vendee of a 1, 1957 at Guiuan, Eastern Samar and whose par- containing an area of 10,856sq.m., covered by OCT No. P-29414. A Deed of Sale was exe- portion consisting of 475sq.m., from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 459, Page cuted in favor SPS. MARLO D. RONTAL AND ANNALYN M. RONTAL as vendee of the No. 92, Book No, XLVII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. ents are Dominador B. Cabalitan and Maria I. Acosta. above-described property. Per Doc No. 101, Page No. 21, Book No. XLVII, Series of 2020. LSDE: Sept 8, 15 & 22, 2020 Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. LSDE: Sept 8. 15 & 22, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE Any person adversely affected by said petition DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FELIPE CASTANAS extrajudicially may file his written opposition with this Office not settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2080-C of WITH DONATION the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-299225 approved as a non-subdivision project being a later than October 4, 2020. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PACIENCIA LOPEZ CALUPAZ ex- portion of Lot 2080, Catbalogan Cadastre, LRC Cad Record No. 2379 situated at Barrios trajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. Jia-an and Pangdan, Catbalogan Samar containing an area of 157,300 square meters under 2503-C of the subdivision plan, Psd-08-004908 consisting 100 square meters covered by TCT No. T-8624. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. JUN DE JESUS AND (Sgd.) ESTER R. GERMINAL TCT No. T-31364 and heirs hereby transfer and convey, by way of donation unto MARIA MA. ELPA DE JESUS as vendee of a portion consisting of 58,638 square meters from the Municipal ALITA CALUPAZ AKESTER all rights and shares of the above-described property. Per above-described parcel of land. Per Doc No. 249, Page No. 56, Book No. 1, Series of 2018. Civil Registrar Doc No. 191, Page 40, Book No. XXXIV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Antonio C. Notary Public Atty. Alexander P. Bolok. LSDE: September 22 & 29, 2020 Lopez, Jr. LSDE: Sept 22, 29 & Oct 6, 2020 LSDE: Sept 15, 22 & 29, 2020 Tuesday, September 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 9 United States and Philippines sign new Bishop Varquez presided the blessing of new P10.5-Billion agreement to boost Homonhon Church TACLOBAN CITY – know the community is Bishop Crispin Varquez of now happy,” Varquez said economic growth and development the Borongan Diocese led during the blessing at- MANILA-The Unit- um and small businesses; expand our support to cess to those who seek in the solemn blessing and tended by priests and res- ed States, through the and increase information help the Philippines family planning services, dedication of the new par- idents of communities in United States Agency and communications achieve long-term, pri- and community-based ish church in the historic Homonhon. for International De- technology access for vate sector-led economic drug dependence treat- island of Homonhon, off The new church, ac- velopment (USAID), the digital economy that growth and strengthen ment; Guiuan town, Eastern Sa- cording to the bishop, is and the Philippine De- benefits both producers economic governance. National Economic mar last Sept.26. a fitting gift to the parish partment of Finance and consumers. These programs will cre- Development Authority: The St. John the Bap- community as it welcomes (DOF) signed a new, Activities also include ate jobs and help ensure To protect ecosystems by tist Parish Church was the 2021 Quincentennial five-year bilateral assis- strengthening local civ- more inclusive, broad- promoting sustainable constructed through a anniversary of the arrival tance agreement valued il society organizations based economic develop- use of natural resources, donation from a local pa- of the Christian faith in at more than Php10.5 to advance locally-led ment,” said USAID Mis- enhance energy security, rishioner but is now based the Philippines 500 years billion ($213 million) to programming and poli- sion Director Lawrence and build capacity to mit- in Manila and is into con- ago. boost the country’s eco- cy-making in the Philip- Hardy II. igate risks and respond to struction business. Homonhon, located nomic development and pines and facilitating co- This bilateral agree- natural disasters; and The new church, built more than 20 kilometers growth. alitions and partnerships ment with the DOF is Department of Edu- at a cost of P7 million and from the coast of Guiuan This agreement en- between government one of four new, five-year cation: To improve early located in Barangay Casu- town, is one of the historic ables USAID and the and other stakeholders USAID-Government of grade reading, expand guran, took two years to islands in the country and Philippines to deep- toward data-driven deci- Philippines Development science and mathematics complete and could accom- where Portuguese explor- en their commitment sion-making. Addition- Assistance Agreements curricula, and increase modate 250 persons. er Ferdinand Magellan to accelerate inclusive, ally, USAID will contin- launching in 2020, with out-of-school youths’ “We are thankful for landed on March 16, 1521. broad-based economic ue to support Philippine an anticipated total value access to education, pro- this celebration because I (ROEL T. AMAZONA) growth through policies government objectives of Php32.7 billion ($675 fessional, and technical that increase investment by improving public million) over five years. skills development that and trade throughout sector transparency and The other new agree- will lead to new job op- Phone technician yields the Philippines. New accountability; advanc- ments include: portunities, and strength- programs and activities ing the rule of law and Department of Health: en education governance. ‘shabu' in Maasin City will promote inclusive, the justice system; and To improve underserved Over the past 20 years, TACLOBAN CITY- A Jay Flores, a resident of the city. market-driven growth; boosting local govern- Filipinos’ health by the United States has pro- joint police operative result- An undercover agent improve the business ments’ responsiveness to strengthening health sys- vided nearly Php228.8 ed to the arrest of a 34-year- was able to buy five pieces environment; expand Filipinos’ needs. tems while improving the billion ($4.5 billion) in old phone technician during of heat-sealed plastic sachets economic opportunities “This new USAID and quality of health services, total assistance to ad- a buy-bust in Maasin City on containing white crystalline through private-sector Department of Finance especially in treating tu- vance the country’s de- Sept.26, 2020. substance suspected to be led innovation for medi- bilateral agreement will berculosis, providing ac- velopment goals.(PR) The suspect was identified as see Phone /page 10 ...

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Tunay na Pagbabago sa Repormang Agraryo

Please be informed that the landholdings described below had been placed under coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) per Notice of Coverage as indicated below:

AREA LOT MUNICIPALITY / DATE OF FIELD LANDOWNER DATE NOC PUBLISHED TITLE NO PER BARANGAY NO PROVINCE INVESTIGATION TITLE JUNE 19, 2014 / THE PHIL. 1. CIRIACA COSTIBOLO T-3845 3916 1.2674 JARO, LEYTE STA. CRUZ OCTOBER 15, 2020 STAR FEBRUARY 26, 2013 / THE 2. RUTH HINOQUIN T-3218 296 7.9662 CAPOOCAN, LEYTE STO. NIǸO OCTOBER 15, 2020 PHIL. STAR

In this connection, may we invite you or your authorized representative to participate in the Conduct of Joint Field Investigation as scheduled on the above date at 8:00 in the morning.

Your failure to participate in the Field Investigation shall be a waiver on your part to question the findings thereof.

We anticipate your full cooperation and support. Thank you.

( Sgd.) RENATO G. BADILLA, MPMRD PARPO II

10 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, September 29, 2020 119th Balangiga... fight against this pan- have died during the sur- ’s pride ...from Page 1 demic, especially our prised attack. frontliners who are risk- In turn, American 1901. ing everything,” he said. general Jacob Smith, Casimero retains his title WBO This year’s commem- “Ladies and gentle- outraged by the attack, orative program had a men, the event of 1901 ordered his men to turn at US arena and how we are appeas- Balangiga into a ‘howling theme ‘In unity, we suc- ORMOC CITY- John ing this pandemic are wilderness’ where young ceed. Harnessing the Riel Casimero, a native of spirit of 1901 in fighting physical lens as to what boys above 10 years were this city, is indeed a world- the COVID-19 pan- unity can do. Thesekilled and communities class pugilist. demic.’ events show that the peo- burned. On Sunday, he soundly Graza, in his speech ple of Balangiga can unite They took the town’s defeated his rival, Ghana- during the commemo- for the reason, for justice, three bells and kept them ian Duke Micah, for the rative program held at and for the well-being of at US possession for 117 World Boxing Organization the town’s gymnasium, our beloved town,” Graza years. (WBO) title he got hold in expressed his gratitude added in his speech. In December 15,2018, 2019. The 31-year old Riel got to all health workers The Balangiga En- the bells were finally re- counter, known earlier turned to Balangiga with the WBO bantamweight ti- and frontliners who are tle when he won against Af- as ‘Balangiga Massacre,’ Pres. Rodrigo Dute- doing their all to help rican boxer last CHAMP.The Ormoc City-born John Riel Casimero combat the pandemic. is considered to be the rte leading the turn- year who was also knocked retained his World Boxing Organization bantam- “I would like to take worst single defeat by the over of the historic bells down at the third round. weight title by defeating Sunday Ghanaian Duke this opportunity to Americans at the hands now placed at the local Casimero gave the unde- Micah. thank everybody who, of Filipino guerrillas church’s grounds. feated Micah a remarkable during the Fil-Am War (JOEY A. GABIETA/ROEL T. Showing the world that his with a very impressive hap- in one way or another, AMAZONA) bout for giving him his first has contributed in the as 54 American soldiers taste of defeat at the arena winning is of no-sweat, he py ending. of Mohegan Sun Casino in did one-hand pushups. Casimero said he con- communities through ed- facility has been supply- Uncasville, USA, Septem- Casimero and his team ditioned and prepared for Jacobs... ucation, which we in EDC ing power to the province ber 27, 2020, Sunday morn- have been staying in the US this most awaited bout, ...from Page 8 also believe is the greatest of Leyte and the rest of the ing, Philippine time. awaiting for a previously determined to bring home is that all graduates have equalizer. As EDC and the Visayas region for almost He threw Micah with his scheduled fight, against Ja- the belt and make the achieved a 100% passing rest of the Lopez group em- 40 years. The company’s left hook dropping the Af- pan’ , that was whole nation proud. rate in TESDA’s National bark on our new chosen over 1,205-megawatt total rican to the ground during deferred due to the pan- Team Casimero is due Certification. Its values path of fostering collabora- installed geothermal capac- the second round and end- demic. to arrive the county once formation and skills train- tive pathways for a decar- ity accounts for 62% of the ed the fight on the third With this winning, the safe travel is available. bonized and regenerative country’s generated renew- ing program and aggres- round with a knock out. long wait has been over (ELVIE ROMAN ROA) sive placement program future, we are honored to able energy and is responsi- has been a big boost to the have like-minded partners ble for putting EDC and the graduates’ employability. like Jacobs,” Villaroman Philippines on the map as Region’s... department that started on honestly about your med- Sept.24 until Sept.28, Mon- ical condition, your travel “We express our deep- added. the world’s 3rd largest geo- ...from Page 1 est gratitude to Jacobs EDC’s Leyte geothermal thermal producer.(PR) day. history and your exposure Engineering Group not This after a doctor was to COVID-19 patients for to seriously heed the warn- only for their generous Maasin City Police Station. confirmed to have been in- us to act based on the given donation to KEITECH Phone... ings of the government The suspect was turned fected of the virus after he health protocols. Please an- but more importantly, for ...from Page 9 by following all the health over to Maasin City Police was said to have been ex- swer honestly all the ques- being EDC’s partner that safety protocols to help de- posed to a COVID-19 pa- tions that out triage officers shabu worth P4,000. Station while awaiting formal seeks to elevate its benefi- crease the city’s COVID-19 tient. require from you,” part of ciaries,” said James Arnold Seized from the suspect charges. cases. The closure of hospi- the advisory said. Villaroman, former busi- were four pieces of P,1000 bill (RONALD O. REYES) At present, Tacloban has tal’s emergency room and In Biliran, Governor ness unit head of EDC’s consisting of one genuine and 719 total COVID-19 cases out-patient department is Rogelio Espina also con- Leyte Geothermal Facil- three pieces boodle money Protection... of which 152 were classified for purposes of disinfection. firmed that one of their ity and current head of used as buy-bust money, po- ...from Page 5 as active cases. The city has the company’s Long-term However, based on the latest COVID-19 patients lice said in the report. Strategy Group. opposition of the require- also 11 COVID-19 related advisory of the hospital, its involved an employee of The operation was led by “The financial assis- ment, mainly on grounds death laboratory, radiology, phar- the provincial government. the Southern Leyte Provin- tance that Jacobs Engi- of safety consideration, the In related information, macy, ultrasound, and dial- Thus, he advised the cial Drug Enforcement Unit neering has provided policy was still enforced the Our Lady of Porziun- ysis center will continue to public to refrain from vis- headed by Lieutenant Maja to the student trainees until such time when acci- cola Hospital in Calbayog operate. iting the provincial capitol of KEITECH is another Beringuel, together with the dents happened due to the City temporarily shut down “To our soon-to-be pa- until the contact tracing is proof of how it strives to Philippine Drug Enforce- barrier. the operations of its emer- tients, we would like to re- complete. ignite economic prosper- ment Agency (PDEA) and In a manifest act of ad- gency room and out-patient ity among impoverished mission to policy error as to quest to please inform us ELECTRONIC BINGO the usefulness or the mask, es are still up and counting. 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