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JOEYGCQ A. GABIETA/ROEL T. AMAZONA for the region city gov’t builds COVID-19 TACLOBAN CITY- With the rising cases of isolation facilities; to be used as coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Regional health centers once pandemic is over Inter-Agency Task Force(RIATF) on Emerg- ing Infectious Diseases and the Regional Task Force(RTF) on COVID-19 in Eastern Visayas have sought to place the entire region under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) for at least a month. The two task forc- cy Task Force for ‘appropri- es approve Joint Resolu- ate action’ it proposes for a tion Number 20 issued whole month GCQ status on Tuesday (August 25) which it hope to take effect which was sent to the Na- beginning September 1. tional Inter-Agency Task The same resolution also Borongan City, on the initiative of Mayor Jose Ivan Force for approval. approved for a moratori- Dayan Agda, constructs COVID-19 isolation facili- “Whereas, the provin- um on the return of locally ties amid call of the Department of Education to va- cial governors of Eastern stranded individuals to the cate schools used as quarantine/isolation facilities. Visayas recommended for region for the same period These structures will be used as health centers once the imposition of a general The resolution was the pandemic is over, Agda said. community quarantine on signed by Karl Caesar (Photo: Borongan City Information Office) the provinces and cities of Rimando, chairperson of Eastern Visayas as a nec- the RIATF and regional di- TACLOBAN CITY- The “At least our city is essary measure to contain rector of the Department of As the region continue to experience increase on cases of coro- city government of Boron- ready. We have facilities and curtail the spread of Interior and Local Govern- navirus disease(COVID-19), the Regional Inter-Agency Task gan in has to be used by our local- COVID-19 cases in the ment(DILG); co-chair,Dr. Force and the Regional Task Force on COVID-19 called to constructed five isolation ly stranded individuals, province,” the resolution Minerva Molon, regional place the region under a General Community Quarantine for buildings for coronavirus returning overseas work- said. director of the DOH; and one-month on September. In Tacloban City, measures like strict disease (COVID-19) pa- ers and authorized per- Under the said resolu- Lord Byron Torrecarion, implementation of curfew(as shown in the photo),particularly among minors, is being enforced to contain further spread of tients in the wake of the call sons outside residence tion, which was addressed RTF-8 chair and director of the virus. (TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE) of the Department of Ed- (APOR),” Agda said. to the National Inter-Agen- see Task /page 13 ... ucation (DepEd) for local “Later on after the government units to vacate COVID-19 pandemic is schools used as quarantine over, we will convert these Tacloban City named one or isolation facilities. structures as primary And this early, Mayor healthcare facilities and are Jose Ivan Dayan Agda said capable to admit patients,” of PH's ‘Digital Cities 2025' that the fund used by the the city mayor said. city government would not see Borongan/page 13 ... go to waste once the pan- TACLOBAN CITY- and its partner agencies for Tacloban was the lone tunities. demic is over as these fa- This city has been recog- the program, the Informa- city from the region to be Digital Cities 2025, pre- cilities would be converted nized as one of the Phil- tion Technology, and Busi- included in the list. viously called Next Wave into health centers. ippines’ “Digital Cities ness Process Association of Under the program, the Cities, aims to build and For the construction of 2025” by the Department the (IBPAP), City, through the leadership grow the capability of the these isolation facilities, the of Information and Com- and Leechiu Property Con- of Mayor Alfred S. Romual- countryside for the IT- city government allocated munications Technology sultants (LPC). dez, will be promoted as a BPM industry as an engine P30.76 million. (DICT) and other private According to the pro- viable investment for the IT of growth for the Philip- These facilities, located agencies. gram organizers, Tacloban and Business Process Man- pine economy. in the villages of San Jose, The awarding ceremo- City along with 24 other cit- agement (IT-BPM) where Present during the vir- Maypandan, Sta.Fe, Camp- ny was made during the ies was chosen based on four businesses and innovation tual awarding ceremonies, esao,and Benowangan, are virtual briefing on Thurs- parameters— talent avail- centers will be built result- city briefing and orienta- expected to be completed day afternoon, August 27, ability, cost, infrastructure, ing in the creation of more tion were representatives next month. 2020, organized by DICT and business environment. jobs and economic oppor- see Tacloban/page 13 ... 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, August 29, 2020

Tacloban reports Region has 200 new cops first COVID-19 death Balba to new cops: Be clean, TACLOBAN CITY- This city has record- ed its first death due respectful, and reliable to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). TACLOBAN CITY- Po- Based on the in- lice Regional Director Brig- formation by the City adier General Bernabe Bal- Health Office, a 77-year ba exhorted the 200 newly old woman died last Au- inducted to the police force gust 17 due to chronic to uphold the core values kidney disease but was of the police force by being tested positive due to clean (malinis), respectful the virus. (magalang), and reliable M e a n t i m e , MAYOR ALFRED (maasahan) in the perfor- COVID-19 cases of the ROMUALDEZ mance of their duties. city continue to increase. Balba made this call as As of Friday (August Romualdez has earlier he led in the oath-taking of 28), the city has 43 addi- issued an executive or- the new police officers of the tional new cases, raising der placing the entire city region held at the grounds its total cases to 277. under General Commu- of the Camp Ruperto Kan- nity Quarantine (GCQ) gleon in Palo town, Leyte Of the new cases, one B/Gen.Bernabe Balba, police regional director, asked the new 200 cops to be of them involved a three- starting Monday and to last Monday (August 24). respectful and reliable as they are to perform their duties as police officers. The month old baby boy and end on September 8. “Law enforcement is a health worker. Major- Romualdez said that one of the noble jobs in the new cops were formally inducted to the police force on August 24. ity of them were close the spike of COVID-19 world that entails courage (PNP-Eastern Visayas) contacts of COVID-19 cases in the city was at- and loyalty. However, this confirmed cases. tributed to several social job also requires patience, just flexing our muscles to ing Program (FTP) for one Of the 200 applicants The Departmentgatherings and occasions. hard work, consistency and win these wars,” the police year. who successfully passed of Health has earlier Under the GCQ, pub- perseverance,” he said. regional director added. Lieutenant Colonel Ma. the rigorous process, 172 tagged Tacloban among lic gathering is consid- “Policing in these chal- Following their Bella Rentuaya, spokes- are males and 28 are fe- areas in the region ered prohibited to help lenging times in the midst oath-taking, the new batch person of PNP-8, said that males. of a pandemic, notwith- of police officers will un- 703 applicants have applied (RONALD O.REYES, where there is now a lo- avoid any further spread LIZBETH ANN A.ABELLA dergo the mandatory Public in their second cycle 2020 cal transmission. of the virus. standing our administrative and RESTITUTO A. CAYU- City Mayor Alfred (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) and operational responsi- Safety Basic Recruit Course Regular Recruitment Pro- BIT) bilities, requires more than (PSBRC) and Field Train- gram. FP Services Caravan addresses Customized distance learning solution launches unmet needs amid pandemic in Tacloban City PALO, Leyte- Sever- towns in Leyte. At sued guidelines in the con- saving intervention and we XZCOM Quad Media livers on-line lessons from al weeks after heavy im- least 200 clients were served tinued provision of family need to protect that service Services (XZCOM) and central population areas position of community with different family plan- planning services that cli- in order to avoid increased Don Orestes Romualdez to outlying communities quarantines and delivery ning methods which in- ent visits to the health fa- morbidity and mortality Educational Foundation within 4G network range. of services hampered by clude subdermal implants, cility shall be scheduled to resulting from unintended (DVOREF), in cooperation Contents are generated targeted lockdowns due to injectables, pills and con- avoid congregation. And pregnancies, she added with the City Government from a full-complement COVID-19 pandemic, the doms. strict social distancing and Earlier Popcom also of Tacloban and DepEd Ta- digital broadcast facility Commission on Popula- Couples and mothers in infection prevention mea- launched information ho- cloban City Schools Divi- to deliver seamless lessons tion and Development Re- attendance were also pro- sures shall be observed at tlines and online counseling sion, launches a customized across handheld mobile gional Office VIII brings vided information on Re- all times. to help remind women and Mobile-Data Driven System devices. to Leyte, Samar and Bili- sponsible Parenthood. Pulma said that the FP couples get referred for ser- to deliver on-line learning To validate system ca- ran towns family planning Popcom-8 Regional Di- Services caravan in the re- vices of choice in the RHU solutions for public elemen- pacity, a live simulation (FP) commodities through rector Elnora Pulma said gion only wheeled off earlier or family planning clinics. tary schools. will be conducted on Fri- a caravan of services. the caravan is one way of in August when restrictions Family planning is said Created specifically for day August 28, 2020 from The Family Planning bringing the family plan- eased up in many parts of to be a cornerstone of de- mid to high-end Android/ 9:00-10:00am via Facebook Services Caravan is also ning services and commod- the region; however, in the velopment. It’s a linchpin IOS cellular phones, the across city division schools being wheeled off to dif- ities closer to the people as latter part of the month, a strategy for any country simplified model relies on in Tacloban city. ferent municipalities in the UP Population Institute major leg of the caravan has aiming to improve the mobile data rather than The development of the region as part of the estimates that nearly 2 mil- to be postponed with the health of its citizens, break ethernet (line internet) to XZCOM-DVOREF Uni- Family Planning month lion women in the Philip- rising number of Covid-19 the cycle of poverty, invest provide distance lessons versal Lessons Center was celebration this August as pines between ages 15 to cases marked in major cit- in education, and grow the for primary learners. The completed last week of July. Popcom sees it as crucial 49 years old will get preg- ies and towns in the region. economy. (AHLETTE C. REYES/PR) system simultaneously de- Its creation was sought to ensure that FP services, nant this year and an addi- Strict social distancing and by DVOREF and TIN- along with other repro- tional 214,000 unplanned infection prevention mea- GOG Partylist to backstop ductive health services, are births this year amid the sures were observed during We accept: on-going efforts among available and accessible to restrictions to contain the the caravan. Publication for public elementary schools the public, as it acknowl- COVID-19 epidemic. “However, we will con- National Newspaper - should the need arise. edges that the pandemic Stay-at-home orders, job tinue to bring the services Malaya Business Insight by DVOREF ManCom has made a huge implica- losses, school closures and fear directly to those with un- member Atty. Butch Cor- tion in the reproductive of seeking out anything but met need when the situation People’s Independent Media pin emphasized the need behaviors of individuals. the most urgent medical care eases up again; although for simplified solutions to The FP services caravan are some of the reasons why these services are readily Contact: ALMA M. GRAFIL sustain elementary educa- wheeled off to Almeria, couples and mothers do not available in all of the Rural tion in Region VIII. “Pubic Leyte Samar Daily Express Kawayan and Culaba in openly seek family planning Health Units and health fa- elementary pupils will be ; Sta. Rita and San services in this pandemic. cilities in the region,” Pulma Tel. (053) 321-4833 - GLOBE (053) 888-0037 - PLDT see Customized/ Sebastian towns in Samar; Meanwhile, the Depart- said. and, in San Miguel and ment of Health earlier is- Family planning is a life- Cell No. 09171242427 page 13 ...

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For easy and fast contact tracing In Barugo, Leyte ‘Sambo’ asks Taclobanons to practice honesty in the wake of Couple finds a fresh start city’s increasing COVID-19 cases amid coronavirus pandemic TACLOBAN CITY- positive patients in their During this time of pan- barangays with love, kind- demic, honesty counts. ness and understanding,” Thus said Vice Mayo Yaokasin added. Jerry ‘Sambo’ Yaokasin He also urged every- amid report that there are one to practice physical people who are not pro- distancing, limit exposure viding correct data need- to people, regular wearing ed for contact tracing of face masks, avoid social purposes as Tacloban con- gathering, refrain for go- tinue to battle its growing ing to closed places for a cases on coronavirus dis- Vice Mayor Jerry long period of time, stay at ease (COVID-19). ‘Sambo’ Yaokasin home, and have a test when And if possible, even of discrimination, what ev- experiencing symptoms of those who have acquired ery person should think of COVID-19. the dreaded virus disclose is the safety of others and Tacloban City, as of their identities for easy prevention of its spread in Thursday, has a total 146 and fast contact tracing, Barugo Mayor Ma. Rosario Avestruz and other officials welcome the safe re- the community that may active COVID-19 cases he added. turn of Myline and her son to their new home after their stay at the town’s lead to infecting more peo- with one recorded death People who have con- Covid-19 quarantine facility. (Photos courtesy of LGU-Barugo) ple, Yaokasin said. involving a 77-year old tracted COVID-19 are He added that those woman who was suffer- not mandated to divulge TACLOBAN CITY- emotional and physical ter-Agency Task Force who are identified as close ing from a chronic kidney their identities though Myline, 39, was disheart- struggles of Myline. for COVID-19 and ba- contacts of confirmed cas- problem. there are patients who ened when she learned Aside from the health rangay officials prepared es have the obligation to The city has a total of come out into open. that her RT-PCR test re- problem, Myline was also a simple program to wel- quarantine or isolate them- 230 total confirmed case. “One thing we can do sult was positive upon worried about the situa- come their return. selves, refrain from leaving Tacloban has been to help contain the spread her return from to tion of her husband, El- As she arrived home, their homes to limit the tagged by the regional of- (of the virus) is by divulg- her hometown in Barugo, mer, who was left in their she was completely sur- risk of spreading the virus. fice of the Department of ing our identities so that Leyte. house in the interior vil- prised by what she saw in “We appeal to the resi- Health (DOH) where there the people who have been But what was more lage of San Roque. front of her. dents not to discriminate is a local transmission of in close contact with can devastating to her was While her 36-year- While being away for (COVID-19 patients) but COVID-19 cases. be alerted and take nec- (ROEL T. AMAZONA) that her six-month-old old husband worked as a two months, her husband instead support and treat essary precautions or ac- son, whom she brought motorcycle driver, Myline was also working double tions,” Yaokasin said. during the trip, was also was concerned about his time to finish their house. “If the patients will just Ex-cop, son shot to death in tested positive from the daily needs due to some More than the struc- depend on recalling the front of the Palo Cathedral deadly coronavirus dis- travel measures imposed ture, Elmer was prepar- people whom they meet, ease. in Barugo and nearby ing for a fresh new start. it might be too late for our TACLOBAN CITY- Metropolitan Cathe- Two months of isola- towns amid the pandem- “It does not matter contact tracing,” he added. Unidentified gunmen dral along San Salva- tion almost brought de- ic. what life throws at us. However, for those shot and killed a re- dor Street in spair to Myline. She was helpless with What matters most is who will not allow their tired police officer and Sta. Cruz of the said Tagged as EV-625, their conditions, but she what we do and how we identities be revealed cit- his son in Palo, Leyte town at around 7:20 Myline recounted the never loses hope, accord- deal with them,” said ing the Data Privacy Act, Tuesday (August 25). am. feeling of loneliness, with ing to the mayor. Avestruz. Yaokasin said that this Authorities iden- While they were no one to turn to during “She continued fight- Following the recov- should be respected but tified the victims as walking, the gunmen her stay at the quarantine ing, she continued to live,” ery of Myline and her they must be honest and Pio Peñaflor and his on board a black Ford facility. Avestruz said, upon learn- son, Avestruz urged oth- have good memory when 35-year-old son Alphy, Everest suddenly came While she tried to con- ing the plight of Myline. er COVID-19 patients to they are asked to identify both residents of Jaro, and fired at them us- sole herself, she cannot After more than two “take the extra step, ex- people whom they meet. Leyte. ing undetermined cal- help but take pity on the months at the isolation tend our faith, and tight- Some COVID-19 pa- Initial investigation iber of firearms. condition of her son, ac- facility, Myline and her en our trust.” tients are afraid to reveal disclosed that the vic- The father immedi- cording to Barugo Mayor son finally went home on “Oftentimes, the their identities for fear of tims were on board a ately fell to the ground Ma. Rosario Avestruz. Tuesday (August 25). brightest rainbows follow being discriminated. public bus and alight- after the shooting. Being a mother herself, The members of the the darkest rainstorms,” But more than the fear ed in front of Palo see Ex-cop /page 13 ... Avestruz understood the Barugo Municipal In- see Couple /page 13 ... More than 100 staffs of the hospital infected with COVID-19 DOH augments Samar Provincial Hospital with 20 doctors and nurses TACLOBAN CITY- 20 doctors and nurses day (August 27), Mo- personnel. cases in Samar province. logan which is under The Department ofwere originally to be de- lon said during a virtual Earlier, the DOH in the Of the current 2,363 enhanced community Health (DOH) in Eastern ployed to the National presser on Wednesday. region has committed to COVID-19 cases of the quarantine (ECQ). Visayas said that it would Capital Region (NCR). Molon said that about deploy 20 nurses and doc- region, Samar province City be sending doctors and However, with the ris- 130 personnel of the hos- tors to NCR to augment tops with the highest Mayor Dexter Uy and nurses to the Samar Pro- ing of COVID-19 cases pital which includes its its health personnel amid number with 843 as of his elder sister, Coun- vincial Hospital (SPH) as involving the hospital’s health and administrative its increasing COVID-19 Wednesday. cilor Stephany Uy-Tan, many of its health work- medical staff and in the staffs have been infected cases. And most of its cases publicly admitted that ers have been infected of province itself, they have of the dreaded virus. But Molon said that are on its provincial cap- they have been infected the coronavirus disease decided to send them in- The said hospital has they have decided to de- ital of Catbalogan City of the coronavirus. Both (COVID-19). stead to the Catbalogan been closed to public ex- ploy these doctors and with 270 cases. are now at the city-run Dr. Minerva Molon, City-based health facility. cept for emergency cases nurses to SPH to help beef Molon declared of a isolation facility. the regional director of These health personnel as it now serves as iso- its personnel as they com- community transmission (ROEL T. AMAZONA/ JOEY A. GABIETA) the DOH, said that these were deployed on Thurs- lation facility among its bat the rising COVID-19 of COVID-19 in Catba- 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Saturday, August 29, 2020

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CONTACT Tel. Nos. (053) 321-4833/(053) 888-0037 Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign; WEBSITE www.leytesamardailynews.com a dismal failure he eradication of illegal EMAIL ADDRESS By the looks of it the proliferation of illegal drugs proliferation in our [email protected] drugs will continue to operate. We learned that country was one of the issues it generates thousands that lines the pockets of that President Duterte de- drug lords and provide livelihood to ordinary All rights reserved. Except as clared he will do in the early drug pushers. permitted by law, no part of days of his presidency. He is Drug lords are millionaires already the rea- Leyte Samar Daily Express may be aware of the destructive effects of drugs espe- son why this illegal drugs proliferation will re-produced or distributed in any form ciallyT among our young citizenry who are users not stop its operation. These drug lords are in or by any means stored in a database of these dangerous illegal drugs to their lives. cahoots with influential and powerful person- or retrieval system without its prior It is unfortunate to note that the Duterte ad- alities in society and therefore have succeeded written permission from the publisher. ministration is already on the 4th year or bare- working with the powers that be in govern- ly one year and 6 months before the end of his ment especially to some policemen. And how Commentaries from readers whose term, yet illegal drugs is still active and it ap- true is this? identities they prefer to remain pears there is no sign it will be eradicated. The Are these personalities beyond the reach of anonymous can be accommodated nagging question is why has this not been suc- the most powerful official in government, the as “blind items”. It will be our editorial cessfully eradicated. President? WHY? prerogative, however, to verify the veracity of such commentaries before publication. members get sick. PHIL- those top officials – play- Letters should be as brief as possible, HEALTH has billions of ers in this graft and cor- and sent with the writer’s name, signature funds in its coffers, because ruption modus at PHIL- it has a regular income from HEALTH. The amounts address and phone numbers (if any) to: all government employees he mentioned were large. “Letter to the Editor”, who regularly contribute It’s so unbelievable in fact, Leyte Samar Daily Express. Observer monthly ready for use when how these officials got They may be edited for length and clarity needed. their confident but chilling How many of its mem- nerves to steal from Phil- ALVIN GZ. ARPON bers get sick in time, is Health. not so many. So the coffers Simple: KAPAL- Sister Publications of PHILHEALTH with so MUKS!!!! Samar Weekly Express much money in its coffers I wonder with weak Eastern Samar Bulletin so these ambitious, but enthusiasm if indeed these Heartless criminals heartless and corrupt top heartless corrupt officials official salivate at it. of PHILHEALTH will be at PHILHEALTH In the Senate hearings it “prosecuted and jailed” in initially revealed that some time. It is our experience “All must be prose- This strong statement of P15 billion pesos have gone that judicial processes in cuted and jailed”. This is the President is addressed to to the pockets of these cor- the Philippines take a long an inspiring statement officials of PHILHEALTH rupt top officials (called time to lay down a deci- from our Chief Executive Insurance Corporation, a MAFIA) of PHILHEALTH. sion. The President has for which the fate of our government institution for In a radio interview with barely less than 2 years in people in our democrat- which main purpose is to Senator Richard “Dick” the Presidency so we sim- ic country, this President, provide medical and hos- Gordon listeners could have ply Hope and PRAY!! lies on his shoulders. pital expenses when its developed deep hatred at Saturday, August 29, 2020 Leyte Samar Daily Express 5

World knows it popularly not be relied upon this OPINIONthough time of pandemic when As Nouvelle Coronavirus or people, including the tsis- High-Powered Covid-19, mosas and tsismosos, are Name gone viral globally, Things To not anymore allowed to Objective pandemic roam around aimlessly. (S & T Enhanced Nations Have Edge) An unforgiving virus it truly Only the mentally-de- is. Mind ranged in stinking rags DR. PACIENTE CORDERO, JR. are permitted to do that Does Planet Earth need DOMS PAGLIAWAN by authorities. They are your presence? exempted from wearing Punish man with pangs facemasks, face shields, Life under the New micro-sized, etc. But those who are Humanity banished from sane like most of us, we earth’s surface? Water, please cannot just get out of our Normal: Anticipations Meds hardly on sight as houses for unimportant scientists toil purposes, even if it’s to in- With our strong and Nouvelle Corona Virus or Before the local water ter stoppage. They were Painstakingly in labs, form our neighbors that solid resolve topped by Di- Covid – 19, in the Philip- district temporarily closes caught unaware, hence candles burning the LMWD is closing its vine intervention, is the pines is a given reality – it certain pipelines to effect the paralysis of their usual Antidote traces monitored, pipeline to this area and anticipated ‘closure’ of the will linger as though part of some repairs, it would be activities, amid the pan- validated that. present virus-instigated the environment, the most best if the affected areas demic and all its mobility Till anti-C-19 vaccine is in The local newspapers pandemic which subjected that could happen is mini- are properly and widely in- restrictions. finality tested. can’t also be trusted for the Filipino people with a mize its pernicious effect to formed first so that house- Surely, it’s not enough (GCQ-QC . . . . June 06, the purpose, especially dizzying shifts from one our lives and this leaves us holds there will be able to that the notice of water 2020) if the announcement is Community Quarantine with no choice, but accept prepare in advance. But cessation is broadcast over As repeatedly men- done outright. It has to be to another and a repeated the reality of living a much the way it does, like what it the radio. Too many peo- tioned, I am sharing an am- published weeks or days cycle! Already, the Filipi- healthier condition, this did last August 27 and up ple nowadays do not have ateurish poem composed before because it takes no minds are conditioned time dictated by the whims to who knows when, they radio transistors anymore. during one of the commu- time before local papers to face a new life situa- of the C-19, or live a short- did not disseminate their Those with cellphones may nity quarantine periods come out. Some are pub- tion – otherwise, called er life! I may sound a bit notice far and wide. have a radio component experienced, in a desire to lished weekly, some are as the NEW NORMAL. morbid, but henceforth We One proof that they did in their gadget, but even fill what regarded as unpro- bi-monthly, the rest be- One such nuance is wear- Filipinos has no choice but not widely disseminate if they have, people now- ductive part of my life. ing monthly. The most ing Face masks especially LIVE UNDER THE NEW the advisory is that, many adays seldom listen to the ooo000ooo frequent as of late is this, when going outside the NORMAL! households at San Jose radio. Thus, if you have NEXT TOPIC : “Pos- the Leyte Samar Daily house, to include mak- THEY CALL ME area, the many subdivi- important announcements itive News About Fisheries Express, being bi-week- ing it part of routine like NAMES . . . . ! sions there, were shocked to disseminate, radio alone Production During Covid – ly. But even if a notice the suggested washing of “Rose by any name is still a to notice that their faucets cannot be relied on as only 19 Period” is published here, many hands with soap water or rose” were no longer releasing a small percentage of resi- SHARE S & T people would still miss it 70% isoprophyl alcohol or Not to ultra-nano-sized drops of water. The mea- dents now are listening to THOUGHTS through since the paper’s circula- its equivalent prepared dis- microbes, ger flow of water from the it. E-mail: drpacjr@yahoo. tion is quite limited, and infectant solution, at least By many names for me faucets was aggravated by The so-called ra- com. 1 meter social/individual they’ve coined; the sudden and total wa- dio-baktas, moreover, can- see Water /page 7 ... distancing, correct cough- ing etiquette to avoid the Chinese individuals who failed to deliver for reasons without being cleared first spread of the resultant air- brought the covid19 virus only those in charge know. of the covid19 virus. The borne viral transmission, to the country could have It took too long for the testing was done at the let alone the use of face been immediately quaran- national government and receiving localities, shift- shield. This means an add- tined and placed in isola- the health department to ing the burden and gain ed expense from the family tion to protect the public undertake swab testing in to swab testing facilities in coffers versus health safety. Foulshot from possible infection. larger numbers, resulting the locality. Personally, it is no big Had that been done ear- in the discovery of more There still is no cure for deal wearing basic stan- AL ELLEMA ly on, all those who tested people carrying the virus. the dreaded covid19 virus dard face mask in and out positive could have been The figures took spikes but the health department of work places and homes, detained in isolation cen- as localities kept receiving had been reporting re- in streets and places where ters and hospitals to pre- people from the national coveries and treatments. there is aggregation of vent them from getting capital and other big cities What healed the infect- people, e. g. churches, the- Covid19 cures into contact with other with high number of infec- ed when there is yet any aters, Malls, auditorium, people. There would have tions. The national govern- cure is cause for curious and similar places. I have Escalating numbers of tacting people who might been no need for contact ment program espoused by probe. Or are those re- spent almost six years as positive cases in various turnout to be positive as tracing if those who tested a newbie senator acting as ported to have recovered Japanese Government localities all over the East- testing continues had kept positive were immediately presidential trusted aide, are all healthy from the scholar cum graduate stu- ern Visayas region is truly people in their homes. The quarantined in hospitals pushed people from Met- onset without need of any dent and traveled from the alarming. The joke of re- health department had de- and treatment facilities. ro Manila to go home to covid19 cure. northern island of Hok- ports released by the health clared the incidence of lo- But such approach was their provinces, cities, mu- comments to alellema@ kaido to the southernmost department every night cal transmission and those not done by the health nicipalities and barangays yahoo.com island of Tanegashima and tagged by media peo- found positive are subject- department and the in- (south of Okinawa and a ple as news “just in” with ed to contact tracing as a ter-agency task force, leav- Prayer for the Nation and few nautical miles from the conscripted “justin” way of running after poten- ing people on the go for for Those who Serve in Taiwan) - and saw Japa- log, is no longer a laugh- tial carries of the dreadful several months without Public Office nese of all ages wear face ing matter. While localities covid19 virus. anyone knowing who are God, our Father, you guide mask when they leave their were getting random re- It indeed is too late for covid19 positive and who everything in wisdom and love. Accept houses, not only because the prayers we offer for our nation, by the sults of swab tests, keeping the health department to are not. The localities were wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our they would like to escape fingers crossed that none be running after those peo- sojourned by people who citizens, may harmony and justice be se- from the cold weather in of their constituents would ple who are deemed to have are symptomatic and who cured and may there be lasting prosperity and peace. Spring, Autumn, (both test positive, the current been in close contact with are not, carriers of the vi- Almighty and eternal God, You know seasons considered ‘cold’ situation is longer spots of people who tested positive. rus or not, and nobody the longings of our hearts and You pro- for Asians) and Winter al- random cases. The turn- The best time for the swab was aware as there was no tect our rights in your goodness, watch over those in authority, so that people most always with snow. out of positive cases had testing was at the onset of testing done to identify everywhere may enjoy freedom, security I believe that face mask increased to fearsome and the detection of the first those who need to be quar- and peace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus should be an accepted anxious levels that people covid19 cases in the coun- antined. People were wait- Pray the Holy Rosary daily Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns life’s fixture to us Filipinos are wary of their move- try. Those who came from ing for the promised mass for world peace and conversion of sinners with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, because the presence of ments. The fear of con- China together with the testing but government (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. (Courtesy of Daughters of St. Paul) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express ORDINANCE Saturday, August 29, 2020

b.4.4 UMBRELLA RENTAL - P 50.00/ each b.4.5. TENT RENTAL (Canopy) - P 200.00 B.5 FILMING FOR MOVIE PRODUCTION, TV AND COMMERCIALS PER DAY OR FRACTION THEREOF:(per Revenue Code) b.5.1 COMMERCIAL MOVIE PRODUCTION - P 5,000.00 b.5.2 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT - P 3,000.00 OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN b.5.3 DOCUMENTARY FILM - P 1,000.00 b.5.4 VIDEO TAPE COVERAGE - P 500.00 Municipal Ordinance No. 03, Series of 2020 MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE No. 04, Series of 2020 B.6 RENTALS FOR WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ENTRY OF INDIVIDUALS TO AMANDARAGA, AMANJURAY, b.6.1 TUBING - P 50.00/ 5 Hours/ head AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING HOME BIRTH WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF BAN-AWAN AND PANGI FALLS FOR RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND TOURISM PURPOSES b.6.2 RAFT RENTAL - P 500.00/ day (cap of 9) LAWAAN, EASTERN SAMAR AND IMPOSING OF FEES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF. b.6.3 HELMET RENTAL - P 20.00/ head b.6.4 USE OF KAYAK/ CANOE - P 200.00/ hour/single Sponsor: Hon. Beryl Sharon G. Tolentino Sponsor: HON. NELIA G. MIRALLES - P 250.00/hour/double Chairman, Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Community Development CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, TRADE AND INDUSTRY SECTION 7. SPECIAL CASES A. Educational Visit- Any of the waterfall shall allow entry to visiting universities for Whereas, in developing countries like the Philippines, the direct causes of maternal mor- EXPLANATORY NOTE educational purposes on following terms and conditions: tality are similar, such as, hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, unsafe abortion, Whereas, Waterfalls are of great ecological significance, that more than stabilizing and and obstructed labor. These causes constitute the majority of complications resulting in mater- A.1. The group shall not exceed more than 200 persons protecting the natural resources, waterfalls are productive ecosystems which benefit the com- nal and fetal fatalities. While numerous maternal deaths are unclassified, it is clear that hyper- A.2. Visit should be coordinated with the Tourism Office at least one (1) month in tension, hemorrhage and unsafe abortion are the three (3) major causes of maternal mortality. munity and wildlife environment. advance These problems can be prevented and can be addressed through adequate medical care such as A.3 The group shall abide by the rules and regulations observed the presence of skilled birth attendants, emergency obstetric care, when necessary and access Whereas, when protected and developed, Waterfalls and Forest Reserve will also serve as A.4. They are not exempted to corresponding fees for the usage of services and to family planning services. a great tourist attraction, providing revenue generation to the locality. amenities. Whereas, maternal deaths per 100,000 live births decreased from 209 in 1990 to 162 B. Dignitaries visiting the Tourist Sites are exempted from paying Registration Fee, in 2006. However, it increased to 221 per 100,000 live births in 2011 according to the Family Whereas, to get people to explore Lawaan’s best sights, the Municipality shall post the provided that their proper ID’s must be presented; Health Survey. Tagline/Slogan: “SPLASH…only in Lawaan” that highlights the word SPLASH an acronym for - Municipal and Barangay Officials of this Municipality; Whereas, in response to the high maternal mortality rate, and in order to achieve its “Stunning and Pleasurable place, so Lively to be in Adventure with Stupendous scenery, surely - Municipal and City Officials from other Towns or Cities; commitment to the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of lowering maternal mortality rate a Happy place to stay”. - Municipal Employees and JOs of this Municipality. to 52 per 100,000 live births in 2015, the Department of Health (DOH) under the Arroyo ad- C. For Resident Visitors going to those Waterfalls stated in this Ordinance, it is a MUST that; ministration issued Administrative Order 2008-0029 entitled “Implementing Health Reforms Whereas, while there is an existing Decree instituting a Water Code for the conservation towards Rapid Reduction in Maternal and Neonatal Mortality,” known as the “NO HOME-BIRTH- - for a group of (1-5) one to five it’s optional to hire a tour guide; and protection of waters and watershed and related land resources, there is a need to enact a ING POLICY”. Specifically, Section 3 of the AO requires that “every birth delivery should be done - for a group of (6-15) six to fifteen they are required to hire 1 tour guide; by skilled birth attendants”. local ordinance to balance the needs of development and the protection of the environment. - for a group of (16-30) sixteen to thirty they are required to hire 2 tour guides, Whereas, in 2011, the DOH updated the policy though the implementation of the Mater- etc. nal, Newborn and Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) strategy, as embodied in the MNCHN Whereas, there is a need for an ordinance setting guidelines, policies and regulations, D. Legitimate owners or administrators of adjacent lots to the tourist destination duly Manual of Operations (MOP). This policy is also dubbed as the DOH’s “No Home Birthing Policy” imposition of fees for the effective, efficient and economical operations; recognized by the Local Government Unit are exempted for paying registration fee. Whereas, the Local Government of Lawaan should give attention to the maternal and the E. All other special cases shall be settled with the Tourism Officer and duly approved by neonatal well-being of its constituents. It has to implement various health reforms aimed at Now Therefore, the passage of this Ordinance will serve as a step towards the develop- the Local Chief Executive. rapidly reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. These efforts should include local legislation ment of watershed areas in the Municipality. on maternal health coupled with an active information campaign, training health personnel and SECTION 8. PROHIBITED ACTS IN THE LAWAAN WATERSHED AND FOREST RESERVE building health facilities in urban poor areas. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF LAWAAN, EASTERN SAMAR, THAT: a. Compromising the environment just to get a good Instagram photo: trampling Whereas, the Sanggunian Bayan of Lawaan Eastern Samar together with the Municipal sensitive vegetation and vandalizing rocks or trees. Health Office declares that the purpose of this Ordinance is to implement the “No Home Birth SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance regulating the entry of Delivery Policy” to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity. b. Exploring the area without a tour guide. individuals to Amandaraga, Amanjuray, Ban-awan, and Pangi falls for recreational, educational NOW, THEREFORE be it ordained by the Sanggunian Bayan, that: c. Venturing off the designated trail. Section 1. TITLE. An Ordinance Prohibiting Home Birth within the Territorial Jurisdiction and tourism purposes imposing of fees and penalties for violation hereof.” d. Making of disruptive, unnecessary noise that might inconvenient wildlife. of Lawaan, E. Samar otherwise known as Safe Motherhood Ordinance of Lawaan, E. Samar. e. Drinking alcoholic drinks shall be regulated. Section 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY SECTION 2. OBJECTIVES. This ordinance is promulgated to establish the mechanisms and f. Using soaps and shampoos when taking a bath at the Waterfalls/River. • Prenatal delivery and postnatal service on mothers be handled by skilled birth atten- procedures on the regulations of the entry of individuals to those Waterfalls and the collection g. Guests are prohibited to bring their own tents, chairs, and tables, umbrellas, and the dants, including physicians, nurses and midwives only, other than that, shall be limited to sup- and imposition of fees for recreational, educational, tourism, and all other purposes. likes. portive care only. h. Smoking is strictly prohibited in public places. • To identify intervention to decrease incident of fetal and maternal death. SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS. The following words used herein shall mean: • Prioritization to support Health facility-based deliveries to be attended by skilled birth 1. Booking – refers to the reservation per grouped tourist. i. Hunting, taking or collecting any wildlife or by-products. attendant, and 2. Dignitary – a very important person (VIP) because of high rank or office. j. Leaving unpleasant traces like garbage and shards of broken glass. • To protect the mother and child during delivery and to avoid complication on both moth- 3. Environmental User’s Fee – refers to the charges imposed on any person who visits/en- k. Setting up camp fires for cooking and leaving it unattended afterwards. er and child through the safe motherhood program. ters the Municipality of Lawaan, Eastern Samar for the purpose of enjoying, and/ or experienc- Section 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS l. Cutting of leaves, branches, or an entire tree to be used for setting a fire. ing the various destinations and services provided by the natural environment or habitat within 1. Birthing Home/Lying-in – health facilities providing services to pregnant and expectant m. Rearrangement and/or extraction of rocks in rivers that will alter water flow as to mother. the municipality. Such fees shall be intended solely for purpose provided by this Ordinance. change the velocity of the river or direction downstream 2. Traditional Birth Attendants – untrained women who conducts pre-natal, postnatal 4. Foreign – from a country other than your own. n. Treasure Hunting care and delivery at home. “HILOT” 5. Domestic Visitor- persons living outside the Municipality concerned but within the o. Destroying, removing, and bringing of rocks, stones and soil as souvenirs, and other 3. Fetal Death – death prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of Philippines. substances that comprise the ecosystem. a product of human conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy and which is not an 6. Registration Fee – refers to the amount collected per tourist. p. Use of technological devices that may ruin ecology. induced termination of pregnancy. 7. Researcher – a person whose job involves discovering or verifying for use in a book, q. Defecating anywhere 4. Maternal Death – is a death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termina- program, etc. r. Use or carrying of deadly weapons tion of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related 8. Resident Visitors– a person who lives permanently in the Municipality or on a long s. Logging and Kaingin in the protected area to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental term basis. causes. 9. Tubing – the leisure activity of riding on water on a large inflated inner tube. SECTION 9. PENALTIES 5. Pregnancy – a maternal physiology function of a productive woman to host the product 10. Tour Guide – refers to a guide trained with technical expertise tasked to accompany of fertilization (fetus) up to the termination of gestation in the uterus. All individuals who violates any of the prohibited acts stated above shall be penalized and show tourists around places of interest for a fee or any form of renumeration. 6. Safe Motherhood Program – provision of the comprehensive prenatal, postnatal care through the imposition of the following penalties; for all pregnant mothers establishing/upgrading primary hospital, maternal clinic and other 11. Visitors – refers to visitors, domestic or alien, who wish to wander the tourism sites. For violations stated in Section 8, A to G: health facilities to provide obstetric care and provide supplemental feeding for malnourished 12. Waterfalls – is an area where water flows over a vertical drop of its towering granite First Offense P 500.00 pregnant women. domes, soaring sequoias and crashing waterfalls or a series of steep drops in the course of a Second Offense P 1,000.00 7. Skilled Attendants – a midwife, physician, obstetrician, nurse, or other health care pro- stream or river a perpendicular. Third Offense P 2,500.00 fessional who provides basic and emergency health care services to women and their newborns For violations stated in Section 8, H to S shall be fined heavily in the amount of during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. SECTION 4. DECLARATION OF POLICY P2,500.00 per offense. 8. Outborn Screened – screened newborns delivered outside NSF or in another facility. SECTION 4. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS A. The Municipality of Lawaan, Eastern Samar hereby promulgates the following policy on SECTION 10. SHARING OF FUNDS 1. The Barangay Council shall have the advocacy in barangay assembly to encourage preg- the sustainable use of resources within the Lawaan Watershed and Forest Reserve. EIGHTY percent (80%) of the Registration Fee/ Environmental User’s Fee shall go to nant women to deliver their babies in birthing homes, A.1. To promote a wholesome, healthful, and affordable recreation and livelihood op- the Municipal LGU. The remaining TWENTY percent (20%) shall be divided equally to Brgy. 2. Barangay Health Workers shall monitor the deliveries of pregnant women within their portunities to its residents, without prejudice to land owners, rights, privileges and welfare. respective barangays and shall submit a monthly report of birth deliveries to the Municipal Bolusao and Brgy. Guinob-an. A.2. Ensure the preservation and protection of the productivity and biological diversity of Health Office. For Tour Guide Fee, Twenty (20%) percent shall go to the Municipal LGU and the re- 3. The Municipal Health Office shall educate and monitor pregnant women and imple- the ecosystem of the Lawaan Watershed and Forest Reserve. maining Eighty (80%) percent goes to the Tour Guide, to be claimed at the Municipal Trea- ment “NO HOME DELIVERY POLICY” to reduce child mortality and morbidity. A.3. Ensure visitors satisfaction with the provision of enjoyable, yet eco-friendly tourism sure’s Office (MTO). 4. Expectant mothers and required to deliver in the accredited birthing clinic and health activities. Funds accumulated from Registration Fees/Environmental User’s Fees/Tour Guide Fees facilities under the care of skilled health attendants such as physicians, nurses, and midwives. A.4. The use of resources and facilities in the watershed shall be regulated. shall be placed under ______fund to be used solely by the Municipal Tourism 5. Indigent clients are exempted from payment of Maternal Care Package service charge A.5. Fees and charges shall be collected for every access and sustainable use of resourc- and Office for its maintenance and other operating expenses. of Rural Health Unit, provided that, said obstetric patient is duly certified by the MSWDO and es and facilities located on-site for recreational, educational, and other purposes. by the Punong Barangay. A.6. The influx of visitors should be regulated and limited. For the waterfalls, the daily SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE: Any ordinance, rules and regulations or parts 6. Non-indigent and Non-Philhealth clients shall pay P2,500.00 for the Maternal Care arrival should be limited to a maximum of 250 pax in order to preserve the natural beauty of thereof in conflict with or inconsistent with any provision of this ordinance, are hereby re- Package services, however those who cannot pay the said amount shall be referred to the the area. pealed or modified accordingly. MSWDO for classification as to their capability y to pay. A.7. The tourist sites must open for operation at 7 o’clock in the morning, and shall close 7. The Newborn Screening Fee is required in the amount of P1,800.00 and shall be col- at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. lected by the Municipal Treasurer or his representative however all Philhealth members are A.8. There shall also be a halt on operation every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month in exempted from paying said amount. SECTION 12. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE: If for any reason, any section or provision of their 8. All service charges shall accrue to a trust fund to be devoted solely for the improve- order to give time for the sites to recuperate. Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or inconsistent with the National Law, the section ment, maintenance and operation of accredited birthing clinic and health facilities. or provisions thereof which are not affected thereby shall remain valid and in full force and 9. The Local Chief Executive, with the assistance of the Municipal Health Office may issue B. ENTRANCE POLICIES AND REGULATION effect. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) in the implementation of this Ordinance wherever B.1. All Visitors MUST be required to make a stop-over at the Tourism Building (or at the necessary. designated ticketing booth). There must be a personnel (who shall act as security guard) SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect upon approval. SECTION 5. PENALTIES. responsible of ushering the visitors for further instruction. a. Pregnant women delivering at home shall be fined an amount of Two Thousand Pesos B.2. All Tourists are REQUIRED to register in the VISITOR’S LOGBOOK provided by the ENACTED/APPROVED on its Third and Final Reading: AUGUST 19, 2020 AT LAWAAN, (P2,000.00). Tourism Office. Pertinent information like NAME, AGE, STATUS, ADDRESS, NATIONALITY, GEN- EASTERN SAMAR, PHILIPPINES. b. Traditional birth attendants (HILOT) performing birth deliveries at home shall be fined DER, REPEAT VISITOR/ FIRST VISIT. The Office and Management shall reserve the right to deny an amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00). entrance to anybody for reasons of safety and security. SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any ordinance, rules and regulations or parts thereof B.3. A head count must always be practiced for safety and accountability purposes. in conflict with or inconsistent with any provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed or HON. BERYL SHARON G. TOLENTINO HON. ERICO O. DACUNO, JR. B.4. Children 7 years old and below shall be denied entry except when accompanied by modified accordingly. SB Member SB Member SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason, any section or provision of this parents or guardian and after signing of waiver by the latter. Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or inconsistent with the national law, the section or B.5. Booking/reservations through telephone, cellular phone, internet, and other means provisions thereof which are not affected thereby shall remain valid and in full force and effect. of communication shall be allowed; confirmation of booking must be done two (2) days before HON. RAUL C. GADE HON. ROLANDO G. GAYLON, JR. SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. the scheduled date and non arrival on the scheduled date by 9:00 AM shall mean cancellation SB Member SB Member ENACTED/APPROVED: AUGUST 19, 2020 AT LAWAAN, EASTERN SAMAR, PHILIPPINES. of said booking. B.6. Payments for the booking of tours shall be made during the registration . B.7 Cut-off time of accepting visitors shall be until 2:00 P.M. only. HON. QUIRICO C. ECALDRE HON. NELIA G. MIRALLES B.8. A waiver has to be signed by each tourist with his conformity to the agreements and SB Member SB Member HON. BERYL SHARON G. TOLENTINO HON. ERICO O. DACUNO, JR. policies of the LGU through the Municipal Tourism Officer or its designate on such undertaking. SB Member SB Member B.9. Tourists are only allowed to proceed to their desired destinations after having been briefed by the Municipal Tourism Officer or any authorized person on the governing rules of HON. MARILYN G. ABAYAN HON. FRITZIE E. GACHO each site and to be accompanied by a Tour Guide where the ecotourism destinations are lo- HON. RAUL C. GADE HON.ROLANDO G. GAYLON, JR. SB Member SB Member SB Member SB Member cated. B.10 It is prohibited to go 50 meters radius around the Water System located at Ban-awan Falls HON. ROGER A. EDER HON. IVY NATHALIE B. GAÑAS HON. QUIRICO C. ECALDRE HON. NELIA G. MIRALLES LIGA President/Ex-Officio Member SKF-President/Ex-Officio Member SB Member SB Member SECTION 5. SCOPE AND COVERAGE. This ordinance shall only cover the regulation of en- try of individuals and the imposition of fees and penalties for educational, recreational, tourism and other purposes. I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FORGOING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE HON. MARILYN G. ABAYAN` HON. FRITZIE E. GACHO NO. 04, SERIES OF 2020 WHICH WAS ENACTED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON AUGUST SB Member SB Member SECTION 6. COLLECTION OF FEES AND CHARGES 19, 2020. A. Registration Fee A.1 RESIDENT VISITORS - P 30.00 (P 20.00 RF+ P 10.00 EUF) HON. ROGER A. EDER HON. IVY NATHALIE B. GAÑAS *REGARDLESS OF AGE LIGA President/Ex-Officio Member SKF-President/Ex-Officio Member EVA G. GAYDA *NOTE: DOT- recommended entrance fee is minimum of P 50.00 SB Secretary I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FORGOING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE A.2 DOMESTIC VISITORS AND FOREIGN - P 40.00 (P 20.00 RF + P 20.00 EUF) NO.03, SERIES OF 2020 WHICH WAS ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON AUGUST *REGARDLESS OF AGE Attested: 19, 2020. A.3 RESEARCHERS - P 1,000.00/ for the whole duration of the study B. Additional Fees and Charges EVA G. GAYDA B.1 TOUR GUIDING FEE - P 300.00/ day (Amandaraga Falls) for every group of 1- 5 SB Secretary - P 350.00/ day (Amandaraga + Pangi) for every group of 1- 5 HON. RAVI PARKER G. INCISO Attested: - P 450.00/ day (Amandaraga + Pangi + Amanjuray) for Municipal Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer every group of 5 HON. RAVI PARKER G. INCISO - P 600.00/ day (Amandaraga + Pangi + Amajuray+ Ban-awan) Municipal Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer for every group of 5 & below B.2 LIFE VEST RENTAL - P 50.00/ head/ day Approved: Approved: B.3 BINOCULAR RENTAL - P100.00/ day B.4 PICNIC HON. ATHENE L. MENDROS b. 4.1 COTTAGE RENTAL - P 300.00/ day Municipal Mayor b.4.2 TABLE RENTAL - P 50.00/ each HON. ATHENE L. MENDROS b.4.3 CHAIR RENTAL - P 25.00/ each Municipal Mayor Saturday, August 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 7

Doubling time' on COVID-19 Cruise tour operator cease operations shorten to just five days from after Tacloban was placed under GCQ previous two weeks TACLOBAN CITY – A local cruise operator based TACLOBAN CITY- Doubling time refers LGU to prepare for more here has temporary stopped From the previous 14 days, to the number of days re- intervention such as allo- its operation after Mayor the case doubling time on quired for the number of cating more local facilities Alfred Romualdez Taclo- coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in an epidemic to for logistics, isolation or ban under General Com- has been shorten to five double, based on the rate quarantine areas, the graph- munity Quarantine (GCQ). days by the Department of of cumulative increase in ical presentation also shows Rhoel Ladera, operator Health (DOH). number of cases. the movement of infection of San Juanico Cruises, said The 14.5 case doubling “We use this for sta- rate. that they have to cancel all time was from March 7 tistical purposes and to The COVID-19 virus bookings from August 24 to to August 24 with a total help local government and that is infecting people in September 8 as mandated 2,184 cases shorten to 5.18 non-government agency the region now is more under the GCQ which re- days from July 1 to August prepare for their next step contagious than the virus strict movements of people 24 that has a total of 1,562 of intervention,” Regional that infects previous con- in the city and suspends op- cases. Director Minerva Molon firmed cases in the first few eration of any tourism- re- Although this figure said. months, Molon said. lated facilities and activities may look alarming, this The March 7 to August The DOH regional di- to avoid mass gathering. is not used by the health 24 time frame shows that rector clarified that they are Their operation was first department in the estima- there was a slow transmis- being cautioned in using suspended by about five tion of cases but for assist- sion of COVID-19. the case doubling time but months when the city was ing the local government However when using the they have to use this data first placed under GCQ in units and the national gov- shorter period of time from to inform local authorities March. ernment agencies on what July 1 to August 24, it shows on how serious the cur- The cruise re-opened should be their next step the rapid increase of people rent situation regarding last July when Tacloban or what they will do to ad- getting infected with the vi- COVID-19. was placed under Modified dress the current problem rus. (ROEL T. AMAZONA) Community Quarantine. on COVID-19. Aside from telling the However, after few weeks of operation, they Former policeman, construction have to suspend it against As Tacloban City was placed under the General due to rapid increase of Community Quarantine, some sectors like those in worker arrested in separate COVID-19 cases in the city. the tourism industry, are prohibited for operations. Tacloban has a total of (Photo by: San Juanico Cruises) anti-drug operations 211 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of August 25. TACLOBAN CITY- A operatives from Tacloban parent plastic sachet of Of these, 127 are active Booking for the local They also have San former police officer and a City Police Office-Police suspected marijuana leaves cases. The City Health Of- cruise from August 24 to Juanico Strait Cruise, Mar- construction worker were Station 1 led by Major Ed- and seeds and one piece fice also reported that the the first week of September abut Adventure Cruise, arrested in two separate win Cañamaque, in coordi- P500 bill used as buy-bust city has recorded one mor- are mostly from tourists Marabut Cruise, and the anti-drug operations in nation with the Philippine money. tality due to complication coming from nearby towns Historical Cruise. Dagami, Leyte and Taclo- Drug Enforcement Agen- According to the police, with the virus. of Tacloban. When they reopened ban City Monday (August cy (PDEA) in the region, the confiscated drug evi- “We are fully booked for Reservations after Sep- in July, they offered a new 24). nabbed Clipton at 5:25 pm dence from Clipton has an two weeks. Unfortunately tember 8 are also fully cruise itinerary, the Leyte Police identified the at Barangay 62-B Sagkahan estimated street value of P6, we have to suspend our op- booked, according to Lade- Gulf Cruise that last for suspects as Bernard Baltar, of the said city. 500. eration but we need to pri- ra. about 10 hours, starting 41, ex-policeman and list- Purchased from Clipton The suspects wereoritize our health more than The San Juanico Cruises early morning with jump- ed as high-value individ- was one piece heat-sealed charged for violation of Re- anything else,” Ladera said. offers cruise tour along the off area at the Balyuan ual of Dagami Municipal transparent plastic sachet of public Act 9165, otherwise Ladera said that since Cancabato Bay which fea- wharf in Tacloban to the Police Station and Chris- suspected marijuana leaves known as the Comprehen- they started their operation tures the iconic San Juani- beach destinations and tian “Dodong” Clipton, and seeds, as subject of sale. sive Dangerous Drugs Act last July, convincing tourists co Bridge and visit to some group of islets in Marabut 22, single, and a resident Also confiscated from of 2002. to experience the local tour islet within the San Juanico town in Samar province. (ROEL T. AMAZONA) of Tacloban. his possession were seven (RONALD O. REYES) was very hard. Strait. Dagami police led by pieces of heat-sealed trans- Captain Dennis Gate- la and Leyte Provincial their repairs would last. Manhunt underway for suspect Police Office-ProvincialWater...... from Page 5 For a basic commodity Drug Enforcement Unit like water, which could be accused of stabbing in Leyte led by Executive Master not many people could more important than food, TACLOBAN CITY- Po- The victim fell on the to an unknown direction. Sergeant Manolito Ilustre read it. the water suppliers must lice have launched a man- ground while the suspect However, Dr. Florence arrested Baltar in a buy- As of now, the most see to it that they are satis- hunt operation against continued stabbing him, ac- Jamin Curbilla, the attend- bust operation at 7:40 am frequented platform by factorily supplying exactly a suspect who killed a cording to an initial police ing physician, declared the at Barangay Lusad of said the majority of people is what the people need. Sure 40-year-old laborer in La investigation. victim dead on arrival at town. Facebook. So perhaps, enough the water consum- Paz, Leyte over the week- The victim was imme- about 5:15 p.m. Sunday. Purchased from the the LMWD should have a ers deserve better services. end. diately transported to Bu- Police said that person- suspect was one piece Facebook page that reach- Their need for water can- The 37-year-old suspect, rauen District Hospital for al grudge could have led to heat-sealed transparent es the majority of its clients not wait. Part of quality Randy Tuscano Custodio, immediate medical atten- the killing of the victim. plastic sachet of suspected so that when they have im- services, of course, is prop- allegedly stabbed Richard tion while the suspect fled (RONALD O. REYES) shabu worth P500, as sub- portant advisory, the latter er and wide dissemination Avelino Custodio while ject of sale. is easily and widely dis- of crucial advisories. they were having a drinking EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT & PARTITION OF ESTATE Confiscated from his NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late GUADALUPE MANAG- seminated. This way, the spree during the fiesta cele- BANAG-FLORES extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of possession were four piec- agricultural land designated as LOT No. 401, TD No. 14036-00055 R13 covered by OCT people could prepare by bration at Barangay Pawa in No. P-28494 containing a total area of 25,487 square meters. Per Doc No. 40, Page No. 08, es of heat-sealed transpar- perhaps stockpiling barrels La Paz town at about 4:50 Book No. 02. Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Lemuel Jan M. Nerves. ent plastic sachets of sus- of water, more so that the pm last August 23. LSDE: August 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 pected shabu, one piece few hours of water stop- A heated argument en- DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY P500 bill used as buy-bust page that the LMWD an- sued between the two which WITH WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM money, and one unit Hon- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. AGAPITO MENDOZA AND nounces would sometimes prompted the suspect to EMPERATRIZ MENDOZA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a par- da TMX motorcycle, po- cel of agricultural land located at Brgy. Olot, Tolosa, Leyte designated as Cad Lot No. 379 last for days. In short, they stab the victim, hitting him covered by TD No. 00100 containing an area of 1.1867.96 hectares and heir ANGELI- lice said in a report. TO S. MENDOZA hereby WAIVED all claims, shares, interest and participation over the are not accurate with their on the back portion of his above-described property in favor of ROLANDO S. MENDOZA JR. Per Doc No. 36, Page Meanwhile, anti-drug No. 09, Book No. VII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Isagani Espada. estimates as to how long body. LSDE: August 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Saturday, August 29, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION AS SOLE HEIR OF THE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late GABRIEL C. GRAGERA extrajudicial- LATE ROWENA L. PACLIBAR DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ly settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land covered by OCT No. P-20705 NOTICE is hereby given that RENE M. MELITON heir of the late ROWENA L. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late NOLASCO CABUDOY extrajudicially under TD No. 04-10049 situated at Brgy. Flormina, Mondragon, designat- PACLIBAR executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over 2 motor vehicles particularly settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 4, Block 27 ed as Lot No. 1964 containing an area of 9,431 square meters and heirs hereby waived all described as; 1) Make: ISUZU C. STAKE with Rail; MV File No: 1112-00000164045; of the consolidation subdivision survey plan, Pcs-08-000311 being a portion of the consol- rights and shares in favor of NERIA C. DORADO-KLAUS. Per Doc No. 387, Page No. 78, Engine No: 6SD1-700023; CR No: 241598556; Plate Number: LEU709; Chassis No: idated lots-5979-B, Psd-08-000857 situated in the Barrio of Tigbao, now Nula Tula, Ta- Book No. XXV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Fernando M. Abella, CPA. CXG23X-3001264; OR No: 1909509011; 2) Make: FUSO DBLE DECK; MV File: 0386- cloban City, Leyte containing an area of 180 square meters and heirs hereby WAIVED all LSDE: Aug. 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 00000155956; Engine No. 6D40-S253058; CR No: 262689372; Plate No. RGA150; Chas- rights and participation in favor of NOLASCO CABUDOY, JR, MIGUELITO CABUDOY, sis No: FU410U-541029; OR No: 1755243630. Per Doc No. 338, Page No. 68, Book No. ROSALIE CABUDOY AYCARDO AND NOLI CABUDOY. A Deed of Sale was executed DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE 04, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Sam Dominic T. Lagunzad. in favor of JOSE ANTONIETO B. ORTIZ as vendee of the above-described property. Per NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. PEDRO N. PLAZUELA AND LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept 5, 2020 Doc No. 258, Page No. 53, Book No. VIII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ronelito O. ROSALIA S. PLAZUELA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 13 Ticoy. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 properties particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 2691 AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION situated at Brgy. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of 264 sq.m., more or less NOTICE is hereby given that MARISOL M. GONZALES surviving spouse of the AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION covered by TD No. 08-30-0032-00751; 2) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 2870 situated at Brgy. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of .1272 hectares, more or late LEANDRO GONZALES executed an Affidavit of Sole Adjudication over a parcel of NOTICE is hereby given that ABSALON YEPES CUESTA sole heir of the late CATA- less covered by TD No. 08-30-0032-00761, Certificate of Title No. P-18471; 3) A parcel of land covered under TCT No. TP-12023 located at Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte designated as LINA YEPES executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of unirrigated rice land in Brgy. San Victor, Tanauan, Leyte designated as Cad Lot No. 15005 containing an land designated as Cad Lot No. 2969 situated at Brgy. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte containing Lot 3-E-1 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-008597-D, being a portion of Lot 3-A and 3-E, an area of .6933 hectares, more or less covered by TD No. 08-30-0032-00760, Certificate area of 2,237.32 square meters, more or less covered by TD No. 00272-R12. Per Doc No. Psd-08-006437 containing an area of 250 square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 130, 27, of Title No. P-17453; 4) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 2666 situated at Brgy. Book VI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Kenneth B. Fabila, CPA. 61, Page 14, Book No. VIII, Series of 2008. Notary Public Atty. Benjamin M. Granada. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of 140 sq.m., more or less covered by TD No. LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept 5, 2020 LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 08-30-0032-00754; 5) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 3895 situated at Brgy. Tacuranga, Palo, Leyte containing an area of 1.7904 hectares, more or less covered by EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE TD No. 08-30-0034-00687, Certificate of Title No. P-18480; 6) A parcel of land designat- EXTRAJUDICIAL ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SABINA AZUL-ARMA extrajudicially ed as Cad Lot No. 8303 situated at Brgy. San Agustin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of NOTICE is hereby given that EMILIO M. MOCORRO AND CRISTINA M. MO- settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Locso-on, Boron- 2.2650 hectares, more or less covered by TD No. 08-30-0028-00235, Certificate of Title CORRO heir of the late SATURNINO MOCORRO executed an Affidavit of Adjudication gan City, Eastern Samar covered by OCT NO. P-17483, Lot No. 6721, Cad 434-D, Case 7 No. P-37025; 7) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 8306 situated at Brgy. San Agustin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of .2600 hectares, more or less covered by TD No. over a parcel of agricultural land located at Brgy. Sangalang, Biliran, Biliran covered with containing an area of 1,987sq.m.,more or less. Per Doc No. 10, Page No. 2, Book No. XVII, TD No. 00244 with Property Identification No. 074-02-0009-013-22 with an area con- 08-30-0028-00232; 8) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 8283-A situated at Brgy. Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Celestino A. Cabato. San Agustin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of .3130 hectares, more or less covered by TD taining of 0.077654 hectares, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 HIPOLITO E. MOCORRO AND PATRICIA C. MOCORRO as vendees of the above-decs- No. 08-30-0028-00231; 9) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 8283-D situated at Brgy. San Agustin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of 458sq.m., more or less covered by TD ribed property. Per Doc No. 205, Page No. 205, Page No. 41, Book No. II, Series of 2020. AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION No. 08-30-0028-00230; 10) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 3316 situated at Notary Public Atty. Clemencio C. Sabitsana, Jr. LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that REYNALDO A. ABREA SR heir of the late LUISA Brgy. Cabarasan Guti, Palo, Leyte containing an area of .1316 hectares, more or less cov- ABREA executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land identified as Cad Lot ered by TD No. 08-30-0012-00217, Certificate of Title No. P-93736; 11) A parcel of land No. 902 located at Brgy. San Roque Street, , , Leyte under TD NO. 08- designated as Cad Lot No. 3340 situated at Brgy. Cabarasan Guti, Palo, Leyte containing EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF ULPIANO PANAO 16001-00013 with a total area of 258 square meters. Per Doc No. 28, Page No. 6, Book No. an area of 1.0566 hectares, more or less covered by TD No. 08-30-0012-00218, Certificate FALGUERA WITH WAIVER AND DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF LXIX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Rosarie A. Peteros-Phua. of Title No. P-17721; 12) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 2186 situated at Brgy. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of 110sq.m., more or less covered by TD No. THE SHARE OF CALIXTO C. FALGUERA AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION 08-30-0032-00752; 13) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 2972 situated at Brgy. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Ulpiano Panao Falguera and Fructosa NOTICE is hereby given that REYNALDO A. ABREA SR heir of the late ROSARIO San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte containing an area of .0348 hectares, more or less covered by TD Cotoner Falguera, now both deceased extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated ABREA executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land identified as Cad Lot No. 08-30-0032-00758; Per Doc No. 269, Page No. 85, Book No. VIII, Series of 2020. over a parcel of land, Lot 594, CAD 667, situated at Barangay San Vicente, Municipality No. 903 located at Brgy. San Roque Street, Poblacion, Inopacan, Leyte under TD NO. 08- Notary Public Atty. Ronelito O. Ticoy. LSDE: August 15, 22 & 29, 2020 of Tunga, Province of Leyte, containing an area of 5,382 square meters, more or less, That 16001-00017 with a total area of 161 square meters. Per Doc No. 24 Page No. 15, Book No. heirs hereby presents, voluntary and un-equivocably RENOUNCE, WAIVE an individual LXIX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Rosarie A. Peteros-Phua. and collective rights of any, over Lot No. 594, CAD 667, Tunga Cadastre covered by OCT AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS No. OC-10681, registered in the name of our deceased Father, Ulpiano Panao Falguera, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ANECIO T. DUERO, JR. extrajudi- with an area of 5,382 sq. meters, more or less and located at Brgy. San Vicente, Tunga, AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a bank deposit with Philippine Veterans Leyte. That VENDOR hereby Sell, Transfer and Convey a portion of the above-described NOTICE is hereby given that REYNALDO A. ABREA SR heir of the late MILA- Bank - Tacloban Branch under Savings Account No. 590133-1010-42775-3 with a balance Real Property, with a dimension as follows: 22.5 M Fronting the National Road, 26.0 m GROS ABREA executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land identified as Cad of Php37,945.06 and heirs hereby request Philippine Veterans Bank - Tacloban Branch to on each side, and 175 m. on the opposite, containing an area of 505 sq. meters, more or Lot No. 904 located at Brgy. Poblacion, Inopacan, Leyte under TD NO. 08-16001-00015 release or transfer the balance of the said account in favor of LILIA G. DUERO. Per Doc less, in favor of the VENDEE; per Doc. No. 06, Page No. 3, Book No. 1, Series of 2020 with a total area of 392 square meters. Per Doc No. 467, Page No. 91, Book No. LXX, Series No. 189, Page No. 39, Book No. X, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Aljim Denver M. of Notary Public Atty. Pacifico M. Borja. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Rosarie A. Peteros-Phua. Arcueno. LSDE: Aug. 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND Province of Leyte URBAN DEVELOPMENT URBAN DEVELOPMENT Municipality of Tanauan Region VIII Region VIII OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR P A U N A W A N O T I C E NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Ipinagbibigay-alam na ang PROPERTY VENTURES Notice is hereby given that BAYBAY PROPERTY VENTURES CORPORATION ng 19 Paseo Rodulfo, Ma. Luisa Estate, CORPORATION of 19 Paseo Rodulfo, Ma. Luisa Estate, Date: August 17, 2020 Banilad, Cebu City, Cebu ay naghain sa Department of Hu- Banilad, Cebu City, Cebu has/have filed with the Depart- CCE-0007-2020 R.A. 10172 man Settlement and Urban Development ng sinumpaang ment of Human Settlements and Urban Development a aplikasyon para sa pagbebenta ng mga lote sa WESTPARK sworn registration statement for the sale of Lots in In compliance with the publication requirement MEADOW SUBDIVISION matatagpuan sa Brgy. Hibunawan, WESTPARK MEADOW SUBDIVISION project located at and pursuant to OCRG memorandum Circular No. Baybay City, Leyte at sinasakop ng Lot No. 3974, PSD-08- Brgy. Hibunawan, Baybay City, Leyte and more, particularly 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Ad- 041599-D containing an area of 25,327 sq.m. ng TCT No. Lot No. 3974, PSD-08-041599-D describe as containing an ministrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. T-30185. area of 25,327 sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-30185. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that Lahat ng mga kasulatang kaunawanugnay nito ay maaaring All papers relative thereto, shall upon request and payment NOEL LAGARTO ABASOLA has filed with this office a suriin ng sinuman na nagtataglay ng legal na interes dito of processing fees shall be available for inspection during petition for correction of entry in child’s date of birth matapos humiling ng pagsusuri at magbayad ng kaukulang business hours by any person having legal interest thereon. halaga sa tanggapang ito. from “NOV. 18, 1973” to “NOVEMBER 25, 1973” in the certificate of live birth of NOEL L AGARTO Kapag walang sagabal na legal, ang proyektong nabanggit ay Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is ABASOLA who was born November 18, 1973 at ituturing na rehistrado at maaari nang bigyan ng sertipiko deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, Tanauan, Leyte and whose parents are PORFERIO shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day bilang katibayan nito, pagkalipas ng limang (5) araw mula sa ABASOLA and SALOME LAGARTO. huling paglalathala. of publication.

Tacloban City, Agosto 10, 2020. Cebu City, Philippines, 10 August 2020. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this office.

ENGR. EVELYN A. BOBIER ENGR. EVELYN A. BOBIER (Sgd.) FRANCISCO C. SALVAÑA, JR. OIC-Regional Director OIC-Regional Director LSDE: Aug. 22 & 29, 2020 LSDE: August 22 & 29, 2020 Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Publication Notice RA 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Eastern Samar Republic of the Philippines Province of Northern Samar Municipality of Llorente Local Civil Registry Office Municipality of San Antonio MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE Province: NORTHERN SAMAR Office of the Local Civil Registrar -oOo- City/Municipality: Laoang

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CFN-0002-2020 In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that notice is hereby served to the public that CHARLIE In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. no. MA. CRESLIE C. GADDI has filed with this Office a 9048, a Notice is hereby served to the public (complete name of the petitioner) IVON CAPILLAS PALACIO has filed with this office petition for Change of First Name from “CHRISLIE” to a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particular- that ELMALYN GUARINO BRIGOLI has filed with (first name to be changed) this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “MA. CRESLIE” in the birth certificate of ly in his gender from F to MALE in the Certificate of (new first name to be adopted) “Elma” to “Elmalyn” in the Certificate of Live Birth Live Birth of CHARLIE IVON CAPILLAS PALACIO, who CHRISLIE TEJERO CERUJANO who was born on of ELMA GUARINO BRIGOLI who was born on 11 (complete name of document owner) was born on July 17, 1977 San Antonio Northern March 1985 at Llorente, Eastern Samar and whose 19 NOVEMBER 1990 at LAOANG, NORTHERN SAMAR Samar, and whose parents are CARLOS RAMA parents are Thelma Camora Guarino and (complete date of birth) (place of birth) PALACIO, JR. and EVA CAPILLAS. Elmer Molinas Brigoli. and whose parents are CRISANTO ACEBUCHE CERUJANO and LILY MIRASOL TEJERO (name of father) (name of mother) Any person claiming interest or may be ad- Any person adversely affected by said petition Any person adversely affected by said petition may versely affected by said petition may within ten may file a written opposition with this Office not lat- file his/her written opposition with this office not later (10) calendar days file his written opposition with er than Sept. 03, 2020. than 16 SEPTEMBER, 2020. this office. (Sgd.) MARIZ BAGUIOSO-LICOP (Sgd) ASUNCION PAULINE B. DAYAG (Sgd.) MANUEL D. ATENCIO Municipal Civil Registrar Municipal Civil Registrar City/Municipal Civil Registrar LSDE: Aug. 22 & 29, 2020 LSDE: August 22 & 29, 2020 LSDE: Aug. 22 & 29, 2020 Saturday, August 29, 2020 NOTICES Leyte Samar Daily Express 9

Republic of the Philippines the transportation of passengers and freights EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Department of Transportation and along the line: TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PABLO CIRERA extrajudicially settled, Communication NAVAL, BILIRAN & VICE VERSA with OF ESTATE OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF LAND TRANSPORTATION the use of THREE (3) unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs partitioned and adjudicated over 3 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A parcel of rice land (unirrig) and coco land located at Brgy. Busay, Barugo, Leyte coevered by TD No. RIGHTS & QUITCLAIM FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY NOTICE is hereby given that this of the late PASCUAL FUMAR who NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of BOARD application will be heard by this Board on 8556, Lot No. 5292, Property Index No. 44-07–07-02-049 with a total land area consisting died on February10, 1961 in the Mu- the late SPS. EUGENIO C. BALANON, Regional Office No. VIII SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its 2.2275 hectares; 2) A parcel of rice land (unirrig) located at the Poblacion, Barugo, Leyte nicipality of Palo, Leyte, extrajudicially JR. AND ANAMIE BALANON extrajudi- Palo, Leyte office of the above address. covered by TD No. 10143, Lot No. 844 with Property Index No. 44-07-00-11-004; 3) A settled, partitioned and adjudicated over At least TEN (10) days prior to the above parcel of rice land (unirrig) located at Calingcaging, Barugo, Leyte covered by TD No. cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated R8-NC/PA-PB-2020-08-0240 date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of a parcels of land, designated as Lot No. 4621, Lot No. 522 with Property Index No. 44-07-09-07-024 with an area of .1360 hectares over a parcel of agricultural land located Case No. VIII-2020-0240 this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of 9775-B and Lot No. 9775-D, Case 12, more or less. Per Doc No. 36, Page No. 66, Book No. II, Series of 1976. Notary Public Atty. at Brgy. Quezon, Catarman, Northern Application for Issuance local circulation. Cad 407, both located at Brgy. Campetic, Bernardita R. Clemente. LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 Samar covered by OCT No. 10820, Lot of a Certificate of Public Convenience This application will be acted upon Municipality of Palo, Leyte, Philippines; No. 3741, Pls-857 containing an area of to operate a PUB service by this Board on the basis of its records and per Doc. No.297, Page No. 59, Book SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE 71,463sq.m., and heirs hereby WAIVED with prayer to adopt trade name documentary evidence submitted by the parties, all rights, shares and participation over the No. XV, Series of 2020 of Notary Public NOTICE is hereby given that LILIA PALOMERAS-MIRANTE heir of the late unless the Board deems it necessary to receive Mercedes G. Mendiola. said property in favor of EFREN C. BAL- VISAYAS VENTURES INC., additional documentary and/or oral evidence. GUILLERMO PALOMERAS AND OLIMPIA A. PALOMERAS executed an Affidavit of ANON. Per Doc No. 427, Page NO. 86, LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 Applicant/s WITNESS the Honorable Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 4472, Case-4, Cad 407 Book No. 23. Series of 2020. Notary Pub- x------x GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional situated at Brgy. Tacuranga, Palo, Leyte covered by Katibayan Ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. lic Atty. Fernando M. Abella, CPA. TH EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE OF HEARING Director, this 25 day of AUGUST, 2020. P-55688 with an area of 1,136 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was execut- LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 Applicant request authority for OF THE ESTATE ed in favor of JOVINO P. FUMAR married to MARILYN R. FUMAR as vendees of the the Issuance of a Certificate of Public (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO NOTICE is hereby given that heirs above-described property. Per Doc No. 488, Page No. 99, Book No. XXI, Series of 2020. Republic of the Philippines Convenience to operate a PUB service for Regional Director of the late FELIPE SALDO CARDONA Notary Public Atty. Rafael Greggorre T. Fajares. LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept 5 & 12, 2020 Department of Transportation and extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adju- Communication Republic of the Philippines dicated over 2 parcels of land particularly LAND TRANSPORTATION Department of Transportation and DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL described as; 1) A parcel of land located DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Communication SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE at Sitio Cogon, Brgy. Salvacion, Bobon, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ILUMINADA MORON-PALENCIA, BOARD LAND TRANSPORTATION Northern Samar designated as Lot No. 659, ROSARIO MORON-SABOREN AND SALVADOR V. MORON extrajudicially settled, Regional Office No. VIII WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Plc 738-D covered by OCT No. 13192 con- partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Sitio Bariw, Brgy. Palo, Leyte FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY NOTICE is hereby given that heirs BOARD taining an area of 31,157 square meters; 2) Guindapuna, Palo, Leyte denominated as Cad Lot No. 9750-E with an area of 9,043sq.m., of the late SPS. MIGUEL PEDERE AND R8-NC/PA-PB-2020-08-0241 Regional Office No. VIII A parcel of residential lot located at San and heirs hereby WAIVED all rights and shares unto the legal heirs of the late SALVADOR FELECIANA MARAY-PEDERE extraju- Case No. VIII-2020-0241 Juan, Poblacion, Bobon, Northern Samar V. MORON represented by MA. BELLA MORON SEVILLA. Per Doc No. 251, Page No. Palo, Leyte dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated Application for Issuance over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. designated as Lot No. 134, Cad 116-D con- 52, Book No. LXVIII, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Ronnan Christian M. Reposar. 2275, Psc-10 situated at Brgy. Caltayan (for- LSDE: Aug 29, Sept 5 & 12, 2020 of a Certificate of Public Convenience Case No. VIII-2019-0122 taining an area of 225 square meters. Per to operate a PUB service merly Brgy. Sta. Ana, La Paz, Leyte con- Doc No. 82, Page No. 17, Book No. 26, Se- taining an area of 11,392sq.m., under OCT Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation with prayer to adopt trade name Application for Consolidation with No. P-4081 and heirs hereby WAIVED all ries of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Fernando MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII Extension of Validity and Shortening rights and shares in the above-described M. Abella, CPA. G/F Uytingkoc Building VISAYAS VENTURES INC., of Route of Cases of a Certificate parcel of land unto MIGUEL M. PEDERE, LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 Senator Enage St., Tacloban City Applicant/s of Public Convenience to operate JR. Per Doc No. 392, Page No. 81, Book x------x a UV EXPRESS service with No. 7, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL RE: Application for first (1st) Amendment of Certificate of Public NOTICE OF HEARING Kenilma E. Pen. Issuance of Provisional Authority SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH Convenience (CPC) pursuant to the 2014 Amendments to the Applicant request authority for LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 Revised Rules and Regulations Implementing R.A. No. 9295 or the Issuance of a Certificate of Public the IRR of 2014 to effect the Permanent Addition of Ships UNITED LEYMAR TRANSPORT ABSOLUTE SALE Convenience to operate a PUB service to Applicant’s Fleet COOPERATIVE (ULTC), EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of for the transportation of passengers and the late SALUD MONTES BECONADO, freights along the line: TACLOBAN CITY, Applicant/s CASE NO. MRO8 19-030 x------x OF ESTATE WITH DEED SR AND ANTONIO P. BECONADO, SR. LEYTE- CITY, LEYTE & VICE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and ad- JUVY M. DETANO, VERSA with the use of SEVEN (7) unit/s. NOTICE OF HEARING OF ABSOLUTE SALE judicated over parcel of agricultural land Applicant NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of NOTICE is hereby given that this Applicant request authority for the and all improvements under TCT No. x------x application will be heard by this Board on Consolidation of a Certificate of Public the late FRANCISCA AZORES AND JO- ORDER VENCIO AZORES extrajudicially settled, 116-2016000062 designated as Lot No. SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS 1382-B-1-B, Psd-06-031621-D, Cad 676 Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with the Satellite Unit (MSU) office of the above address. partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel on 18 August 2020 and received by this Office on the same date docketed under Case No. MRO8 service for the transportation of passengers of agricultural land designated as Lot No. with an area of 3.735 square meters situ- At least TEN (10) days prior to the 19-030, to wit: and freights along the line: ORMOC CITY- 1233 situated at Brgy. Bacong, , ated at Sitio Malobaroc, Brgy Chitongco, above date, applicant/s shall cause the MAASIN CITY & VICE VERSA with the Leyte containing an area of 21,313sq.m., Mondragon, Northern Samar. A Deed of publication of this Notice of Hearing once in NAME OF PROPOSED ADDITIONAL SHIP SERVICE TO BE OFFERED inclusion of EIGHT (8) unit/s, as addition to covered by TD No. 2008-04005-00014. Sale was executed in favor of REGALA- MBca “BADA 2” For the carriage of Passengers a newspaper of local circulation. the NINE (9) unit/s in the petition previously A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of DO ABALON GATONGAY, JR. as vendee This application will be acted upon JOHNSON U. KO married to MICHELLE of a portion containing 500 square meters filed. Re: Application for the Consolidation KO as vendees of the above-described par- ROUTE TO BE SERVED by this Board on the basis of its records and with Extension of Validity and Shortening of cel of land. Per Doc No. 362, Page No. 73, from the above-described property. Per Doc Padre Burgos, to the point/place within and documentary evidence submitted by the Route Certificate of Public Convenience to Book No. VI, Series of 2020. Notary Public No. 499, Page No. 101, Book No. II, Se- around the area of Southern Leyte parties, unless the Board deems it necessary operate a UV EXPRESS Service. Atty. Jerome Cordero Avila. ries of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Emily C. to receive additional documentary and/or oral NOTICE is hereby given that this LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 Sison-Acompanado. SCHEDULE OF TRIPS evidence. application will be heard by this Board on Non-scheduled trips or depending on the availability of passengers WITNESS the Honorable SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE AND QUITCLAIM (Daytime Navigation only from 4:30 AM - 5:30 PM) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 25TH day of AUGUST, 2020. office of the above address. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALEPIO REGIS extrajudicially settled, At least TEN (10) days prior to the partitioned and adjudicated over 3 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A parcel of SCHEDULE OF RATES land known as Lot 3, Psu-08-003908 containing an area of 13,247sq.m., situated at Brgy. Minimum of P3,000.00 per Round trip (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO above date, applicant/s shall cause the Burgos, Mayorga, Leyte; 2) A parcel of land with Psu-08-003906 containing an area of Regional Director publication of this Notice of Hearing once in 10,557sq.m., situated at Brgy. Union, Mayorga, Leyte; 3) A parcel of land known as Lot 1, Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, and a newspaper of local circulation. Psu-08-003905 containing an area of 5,335sq.m., situated at Brgy. Union, Mayorga, Leyte documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 27 August 2020, Thursday, at Republic of the Philippines This application will be acted upon by and heir EUGENIA S. REGIS hereby WAIVED all rights and shares of Parcel No. 1 from 10:00 o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage Street, Department of Transportation and this Board on the basis of its records and the above-described property. Per Doc No. 437, Page No. 91, Book No. XIV, Series of 1990. Tacloban City. Communication documentary evidence submitted by the Notary Public Atty. Rolando Tomandao. LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional LAND TRANSPORTATION parties, unless the Board deems it necessary circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY to receive additional documentary and/or EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing BOARD oral evidence. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FAUSTINA VILLAMOR AND AU- or five (5) days thereafter. Regional Office No. VIII TH Palo, Leyte WITNESS the Honorable RELIA NERVES extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 17 day of August 2020 at Tacloban City, GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, designated as Lot No. 2419, Case 9, Cad 566-D located at Brgy. Lamak, , Leyte Philippines. containing an area of 6,646sq.m., covered by OCT No. P-32434 and TD No. 1402100227 Case No. VIII-2020-0038 Regional Director, this 18TH day of R13. Per Doc No. 500, Page No. 101, Book No. XLIX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER AUGUST, 2020. Ma. Lourdes Madula-Vilbar. LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 OIC-Regional Director Application for Consolidation with Extension of Validity of Cases (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION COPY FURNISHED: of a Certificate of Public Convenience Regional Director NOTICE is hereby given that ALEJANDRO VILLAFLORES sole heir of the late JU- Applicant, Juvy M. Detano, Brgy. Lungsodaan, P. Burgos, So. Leyte to operate a PUB service with LITA V. VILLAFLORES executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM Issuance of Provisional Authority Republic of the Philippines designated as Cad Lot No. 14135 at Brgy. Eastern Poblacion, Hilongos, Leyte covered by File TD No. 05-14002-00832 containing an area of 261.04sq.m.,more or less. Per Doc No. 55, CMB/MMC SOUTHERN LEYTE TOURS CORP. Department of Transportation and Page No. II, Book No. XIII, Series of 2007. Notary Public Atty. Lemuel Jan M. Nerves. Communication SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-1-2020-042 (SLTC), LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 Reference No. TMRO-2020 20-041 LAND TRANSPORTATION Applicant/s x------x FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines NOTICE OF HEARING BOARD Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of Regional Office No. VIII Communication Communication Communication Communication TWO (2) Certificate of Public Convenience Palo, Leyte LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION namely: Case Nos. VIII-2014-0167 and FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY 2014-0169 to operate a PUB service R8-EV/PA-FC-2020-08-20150020 BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD for the transportation of passengers and Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Case No. VIII-2015-0020 freights along the line: SAN RICARDO- Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Application for Extension of Validity HILONGOS VIA LIBAGON-SOGOD- BONTOC-T. OPPUS-MALITBOG-P. of a Certificate of Public Convenience R8-EV/PA-FC-2020-08-20143317 R8-EV/PA-TH-2020-08-20150074 R8-EV/PA-PB-2020-08-20142223 Case No. VIII-2019-0059 to operate a FILCAB service BURGOS-MACROHON-MAASIN CITY- Case No. VIII-2014-3317 Case No. VIII-2015-0074 Case No. VIII-2014-2223 BATO & VICE VERSA with the use of Application for Extension of Validity Application for Extension of Validity Application for Extension of Validity Application for Consolidation SEVEN (7) unit/s for each Certificate which MAYMABEL G. LARAGA, of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience Certificates are valid and subsisting until Applicant/s to operate a FILCAB service to operate a TH service to operate a PUB service to operate a PUJ service September 4, 2020, respectively. x------x with prayer to adopt trade name In the present application, applicant- NOTICE OF HEARING ROGELITO A. BALBERDE, 1ST HINUNANGAN TRANSPORT SOUTHERN LEYTE TOURS CORP. Cooperative request authority for Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Applicant/s CORPORATION, (SLTC), UNITED ORMOC KANANGA Consolidation of Cases for the said certificates Certificate of Public Convenience to operate x------x Applicant/s Applicant/s TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE OF HEARING x------x x------x (UNORKATRANSCO), a FILCAB service for the transportation NOTICE is hereby given that this Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant/s application will be heard by this Board on of passengers and freight on the route: Certificate of Public Convenience to operate Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted x------x MAASIN CITY-PADRE BURGOS & SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its a FILCAB service for the transportation Certificate of Public Convenience to operate Certificate of Public Convenience to NOTICE OF HEARING office of the above address. VICE VERSA with the use of ONE of passengers and freight on the route: a TH service for the transportation of operate a PUB service for the transportation Applicant request authority for the (1) unit/s, which Certificate is valid and At least TEN (10) days prior to the CATARMAN-SAN JOSE & VICE passengers and freight on the route: FROM of passengers and freight on the route: Consolidation of a Certificate of Public above date, applicant/s shall cause the subsisting until MARCH 6, 2020. VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s, TACLOBAN CITY TO ANY POINT IN SAN RICARDO-MAASIN CITY VIA Convenience to operate a PUJ SERVICE publication of this Notice of Hearing once in In the present application, applicant which Certificate is valid and subsisting until REGION VIII & VICE VERSA with the LIBAGON-SOGOD-BONTOC-BATO & for the transportation of passengers and a newspaper of local circulation. request authority for extension of validity of MARCH 10, 2020. use of FOUR (4) unit/s, which Certificate is VICE VERSA with the use of TWO (2) freights along the line: ORMOC CITY- This application will be acted upon by the said certificate using the same number of In the present application, applicant valid and subsisting until MARCH 20, 2020. unit/s, which Certificate is valid and subsisting MONTEBELLO & VICE VERSA with this Board on the basis of its records and unit/s. request authority for extension of validity of In the present application, applicant until SEPTEMBER 4, 2020. the inclusion of TWO (2) unit/s, as addition documentary evidence submitted by the NOTICE is hereby given that this the said certificate using the same number of request authority for extension of validity of In the present application, applicant to the FOURTEEN (14) unit/s in the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary application will be heard by this Board on unit/s. the said certificate using the same number of request authority for extension of validity of petition previously filed. Re: Application to receive additional documentary and/or oral NOTICE is hereby given that this unit/s. the said certificate using the same number of for the Consolidation Certificate of Public SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its evidence. application will be heard by this Board on NOTICE is hereby given that this unit/s. Convenience to operate a PUJ Service. WITNESS the Honorable office of the above address. SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its application will be heard by this Board on NOTICE is hereby given that this NOTICE is hereby given that this At least TEN (10) days prior to the GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional office of the above address. SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its application will be heard by this Board on application will be heard by this Board on Director, this 18TH day of AUGUST, 2020. above date, applicant/s shall cause the At least TEN (10) days prior to the above office of the above address. SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its publication of this Notice of Hearing once in date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of At least TEN (10) days prior to the above office of the above address. office of the above address. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO a newspaper of local circulation. this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of At least TEN (10) days prior to the above At least TEN (10) days prior to the above Regional Director This application will be acted upon by local circulation. this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Board on the basis of its records and This application will be acted upon local circulation. this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of documentary evidence submitted by the by this Board on the basis of its records and This application will be acted upon local circulation. local circulation. parties, unless the Board deems it necessary documentary evidence submitted by the by this Board on the basis of its records and This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon to receive additional documentary and/or parties, unless the Board deems it necessary documentary evidence submitted by the by this Board on the basis of its records and by this Board on the basis of its records and to receive additional documentary and/or oral parties, unless the Board deems it necessary documentary evidence submitted by the parties, documentary evidence submitted by the parties, oral evidence. evidence. to receive additional documentary and/or oral unless the Board deems it necessary to receive unless the Board deems it necessary to receive WITNESS the Honorable WITNESS the Honorable evidence. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional WITNESS the Honorable WITNESS the Honorable WITNESS the Honorable TH Regional Director, this 24 day of Director, this 24TH day of AUGUST, 2020. GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional AUGUST, 2020. Director, this 19TH day of AUGUST, 2020. Director, this 18TH day of AUGUST, 2020. Director, this 24TH day of AUGUST, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director Regional Director Regional Director Regional Director 10 Leyte Samar Daily Express ORDINANCE Saturday, August 29, 2020

Republic of the Philippines tive to plastic bag. a copy of the same. Province of Northern Samar b.) Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Program - refers to the program adopt- MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE ed by business establishments, whereby customers are enjoined to bring a SECTION 11. Information, Education and Communication Campaign -oOOo- reusable bag, paper bag, cloth bag or any other alternative packaging ma- - Upon approval of this Ordinance, the Municipality through the Munici- OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN terial for purposes of containing, carrying, holding and transporting goods pal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) in coordination or products bought. with the Technical Working Group, shall conduct massive information, EXCERPT FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE c.) Cloth bag - refers to reusable packaging material made of cloth used education and communication campaigns and shall include the promo- SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SAN JOSE, NORTHERN SAMAR HELD ON in the packaging of flour, wheat and other similar goods. tion of alternative biodegradable packaging materials. The information AUGUST 03, 2020 AT THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL. d.) Container - refers to a type of material utilized for purposes of hold- and education campaign shall include the production and distribution of ing, enclosing, packaging and/or restraining edible food and beverages for materials related and consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance. PRESENT: human consumption. Hon. Raul T. Robles - Municipal Vice Mayor, e.) Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam - is thermoplastic petrochemical SECTION 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within thirty Presiding Officer material which utilizes a styrene monomer and is processed by fusion of (30) days from the approval of this Ordinance, the necessary rules and Hon. Merlita S. Evangelista - Sangguniang Bayan Member polymer spheres. It is a type of polystyrene product commonly used as regulations shall be issued by the Technical Working Group for the proper Hon. Silvino T. Balasolla - -do- containers for food and beverages. and effective implementation of this Ordinance. Hon. Harlan A. Tomenio, Sr. - -do- f.) Packaging - shall refer to the packaging, packing and wrapping of Hon. Ernesto E. Nualla - -do- products for purpose of carrying the same in a convenient manner. SECTION 13. Penalty - The penalty for violation of this Ordinance Hon. Virgilio V. Esidera - -do- g.) Plastic bag - refers to a type of bag made of thin, flexible, plastics shall be as follows: Hon. Marcelino A. Mora - -do- film that is designed to be provided or utilized at the point of sale for con- For Business Establishments: Hon. Electorado P. Somoray, Jr. - -do- taining, carrying, holding and transporting goods. First offense - Fine of PhP 500.00 Hon. Ma. Gundelina V. Balasolla - Liga ng mga Barangay h.) Plastic wastes - refer to any plastic packaging material thrown as Second offense - Fine of PhP 1,000.00 Federation Vice President wastes. Third offense - Fine of PhP 2,500.00 and permanent Hon. Joebert A. Evaristo - Pambayang Pederasyon ng i.) Plastic cellophane - is transparent, thin film plastic sheet made of cancellation of license to operate Sangguniang Kabataan regenerated cellulose having low permeability to air, oil, greases, bacteria For Individuals: President and water makes it useful for food packaging. First offense - Fine of PhP 300.00 ABSENT: j.) Reusable bag - refers to a washable canvass bag or native bag “bay- Second offense - Fine of PhP 500.00 Hon. Jose Agripino S. Ballesta - Sangguniang Bayan Member ong” or any shopping bag used for carrying and transporting goods, which Third offense - Fine of PhP1,000.00 bags are made of organic or non-organic materials that can be used for Ordinance No. 14 several times. SECTION 14. Moratorium and Implementation - All business estab- Series of 2020 k.) Sando bags - refer to a type of plastic packaging with handles for the lishments, sari-sari stores, ambulant vendors, market vendors, food ki- purpose of carrying, holding and/or transporting goods and other produce. osks and the like engaged in the use and/or selling of plastic bags and Sponsor - HON. MARCELINO A. MORA This term shall likewise be defined as one similar to the term plastic bag. styrofoam as packaging materials for food and beverages shall be given Chairman, Committee on Environment l.) Single-use - disposable or used for only one time. six (6) months from the date of effectivity of this Ordinance to dispose Protection m.) Styrofoam - is a trademark of a product made up of light resilient of their remaining inventory and for consumers to adjust and conform. foam of polystyrene. For purposes of this Ordinance the term “Styrofoam” Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of San Jose, Northern Sa- shall refer to the Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam used as containers for SECTION 15. Separability Clause - If, for any reason or reasons, any mar in session assembled that: food and beverages. part or provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional n.) Woven bags - refers to biodegradable packaging material made of or invalid, other part or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PLASTIC CELLOPHANE AND woven native materials e.g. pandan or buri leaves and other similar mate- shall continue to be in full force and effect. SANDO BAGS AS PACKAGING MATERIALS AND UTILIZATION OF rials. POLYSTYRENE COMMONLY KNOWN AS STYROFOAM FOR FOOD AND SECTION 3. Regulation on the Use, Sale or Provision of Plastic Bags - SECTION 16. Repealing Clause - Ordinances, rules and/or regulations BEVERAGES CONTAINERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, The following regulations shall be imposed as follows: or parts thereof, which are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions NORTHERN SAMAR AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREOF a.) Business establishments, fast-food outlets, market vendors, food of this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. kiosks, sari-sari stores, ambulant vendors, and the like are prohibited from WHEREAS, Section 16, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution using plastic cellophanes and sando bags as packaging materials for cus- SECTION 17. Effectivity Clause - This Ordinance shall take effect after provides that: the State shall advance the right of the people to a bal- tomers. posting in a public and conspicuous place in all sixteen (16) barangays of anced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of b.) Stores and other retail establishments are mandated to use any al- San Jose, Northern Samar. nature; ternative legally compliant packaging material for customers, such as but not limited to the materials mentioned in Section 4 hereof, in lieu of sin- APPROVED by the Sangguniang Bayan in session assembled this 3rd WHEREAS, Section 3 (i) of R.A. 7160 provides that Local Government gle-use plastic cellophanes and sando bags. day of August, 2020 at San Jose, Northern Samar. Units shall share with the national government the responsibility in the management and maintenance of ecological balance within their terri- SECTION 4. Alternative Packaging Materials - The use of recyclable, torial jurisdiction; reusable and/or biodegradable alternative packaging materials should be encouraged and promoted, such as reusable woven bags (bayong), cloth HON. MERLITA S. EVANGELISTA HON. SILVINO T. BALASOLLA WHEREAS, Section 447 (1)(vi) of R.A. 7160 empowers the Sangguni- bags, rattan baskets, shopping bags made from recycled waste paper and Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member ang Bayan to protect the environment and impose appropriate penalties other bags made out of biodegradable materials (e.g. banana leaves, taro for acts within endanger the environment which results in pollution, ac- leaves, water lily, corn stalk, etc.) shall be utilized as alternative packaging celeration or eutrophication of rivers and lakes or of ecological imbal- materials. All business establishments are encouraged to adopt the “Bring ance; Your Own Bag” Program. HON. HARLAN A. TOMENIO, SR. HON. ERNESTO E. NUALLA Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member WHEREAS, plastic cellophane and sando bags and expandable poly- SECTION 5. Incentives for Using Reusable Bags - To promote the use styrene (EPS) foams being non-biodegradable materials clog our canals, of reusable bags, stores are hereby encouraged to implement the BYOB creeks, rivers and other water ways causing floods during rainy season Program and to formulate appropriate incentives to consumers, which may and causing harm to these waterways and the surrounding communities; include: HON. VIRGILIO V. ESIDERA HON. MARCELINO A. MORA Green Lane - Stores/stalls may provide special counters or express Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member WHEREAS, plastic cellophane and sando bags and expandable poly- lanes to be called as Green Lane to cater customers who bring their own styrene (EPS) foams are widely used for packaging of foods and bever- bags or use of reusable bags. ages. However, the use of plastics and polystyrene are rampantly used as packaging materials in the Municipality of San Jose, Northern Samar SECTION 6. Prohibition on the Use, Sale of Provision of Styrofoam HON. ELECTORADO P. SOMORAY, JR. HON. MA GUNDELINA V. BALASOLLA and elsewhere; - Business establishments, restaurants, fastfood outlets, food kiosks, ca- Sangguniang Bayan Member Liga ng mga Barangay Federation tering services and the like shall not utilize, sell or provide styrofoams or Vice President, Ex-Officio Member WHEREAS, despite serious efforts of the Municipality in implement- expanded polystyrene foam as containers for food and beverages. ing Republic Act No. 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 to segregate biodegradable, recyclable and re- SECTION 7. Alternative Containers for Food and Beverage - The use usable waste materials, plastics, polystyrene and other similar materials of reusable and/or paper-based containers for food and/or beverage and HON. JOEBERT A. EVARISTO remain in the municipal waste stream and eventually remain as the com- other alternative containers are encouraged and promoted. Pambayang Pederasyon ng mon residual waste fraction; Sangguniang Kabataan President, WHEREAS, the Municipality of San Jose, Northern Samar in its desire SECTION 8. Technical Working Group - For the purpose of this Ordi- Ex-Officio Member to regulate the “single use” of plastic cellophane and sando bags and nance, a Technical Working Group shall be established with the following eventual prohibition of the use, sale and provision of plystyrene as food composition: x ------x and beverages containers, encourages the utilization of alternative pack- Chairman - Municipal Mayor aging materials such as woven bags (bayong), cloth/paper bags and oth- Vice-Chairman- Municipal Vice Mayor er similar organic packaging materials (e.g. banana leaves, taro leaves, Members - Chairman, Committee on Environmental Protection I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance of etc.) and likewise advocates the “No Plastic Day” and “Bring Your Own - Chairman, Committee on Solid Waste the Sangguniang Bayan of San Jose, Northern Samar held on August 03, Bag (BYOB)” programs of the Municipal Government; - Chairman, Committee on Market and 2020 at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall. Slaughterhouse WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare - Chairman, Committee on Trade, Commerce and of hte people of San Jose, Northern Samar to minimize the use of plas- Industry tic cellophane and sando bags and the eventual prohibition of the use, - Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan sale and provision of polystyrene as packaging materials for food and - Municipal Administrator Atty. CECILIA A. TOMENIO-LOPEZ beverages. - Municipal Environment and Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan Natural Resources Officer NOW, THEREFORE, after thorough deliberations and discussions and Attested: upon motion of HON. HARLAN A. TOMENIO, SR. with secondment of SECTION 9. Functions of Technical Working Group - The Technical HON. ELECTORADO P. SOMORAY, JR. and HON. MA. GUNDELINA V. BAL- Working Group shall have the following functions: ASOLLA, this Sangguniang Bayan in session assembled hereby ordains a.) The formulation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations as well that- as the Guidelines in the proper implementation of this Ordinance; HON. RAUL T. ROBLES b.) Identify the activities and programs to be conducted during the Municipal Vice Mayor, SECTION 1. Title - This Ordinance shall be known and cited as an “An moratorium period; Presiding Officer Ordinance Regulating the Use of Plastic Cellophane and Sando Bags as c.) Identify the environmental advocacies, programs and projects to be Packaging Materials and Utilization of Polystyrene commonly known funded by the Local Government; as Styrofoam for Food and Beverages Containers in the Municipality of d.) Recommend measures for the proper implementation of this Or- San Jose, Northern Samar”. dinance. Approved:

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms - For purposes of this Ordinance, the SECTION 10. Monitoring of Ordinance - The Municipal Environment following terms are defined as follows: and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) in coordination with San Jose Mu- a.) Alternative packaging materials - refer to recyclable, reusable nicipal Police Station shall monitor the effective implementation of this Or- HON. ATTY. CLARENCE E. DATO and/or biodegradable packaging materials that are used in containing, dinance and shall likewise prepare a periodic report on the progress of the Municipal Mayor carrying, holding and/or transporting goods or products, as an alterna- implementation of this Ordinance and shall furnish the Sangguniang Bayan LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 Saturday, August 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 11 Farmer groups to supply food to Municipality of Pastrana launches E. Visayas gov’t facilities modular distance learning modality BY: EMILEE ARGUELLES CATILOGO TACLOBAN CITY – At least 14 farmer organi- The local government zations in Eastern Visayas unit of Pastrana headed by were tapped as food sup- our magnanimous May- pliers of different govern- or Marites Cayaco-Marcos ment-run facilities in the and through the uncompro- region. mising efforts of our can- These groups, assist- did and dynamic District Supervisor Mr. Gerry B. ed by the Department of Ranes with the endless sup- Agrarian Reform (DAR) port of Sangguniang Bayan as agrarian reform ben- members and of the 29 ba- eficiaries organizations rangay chairmen, school (ARBOs), were linked to heads and teachers of Ele- DepEd Leyte Divison officials supported municipality of FARM PRODUCTS. Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries mentary, Junior and Senior 16 institutional buyers Pastrana Modular Distance Learning Modality. through the government’s Organizations (ARBOs) members in Calbiga, Samar High Schools successfully Enhanced Partnership gather their farm products bought by the local gov- launched the Modular Dis- tance Learning as a mode fice deferred it to October to a positive implication to against Hunger and Pover- ernment in this undated photo. The Department of of education to address 5,2020. all teachers to do good and ty (EPAHP) program. Agrarian Reform on Thursday (Aug. 27, 2020) said the very challenging learn- In behalf of Pastrana better in discharging our The ARBOs signed a some 14 ARBOs in Eastern Visayas were tapped as ing modalities applicable District I extend my pro- duties and responsibilities marketing contract with during this trying times. found gratitude to our LGU as a public servant. food suppliers of different government-run facilities office and to those who in Kudos to our Leaders! the selected institution- in the region. The influx of COVID- al buyers in the region 19 can’t bar the noble objec- one way or another who ex- Pastrana District is now (Photo courtesy of National Nutrition Council) tended their benevolence of ready to start the distance through a virtual ceremo- tive of teachers to provide adequate knowledge to our whatever nature. Words are learning modality in our ny last week, DAR Eastern Board through Resolution Schistosomiasis Research inadequate to extend our municipality. Visayas officer-in-charge future leaders. This modal- No. 17-2016,” he added. Hospital in Palo town and ity will substantiate of our gratitude to all. (Note: The author is a Ismael Aya-ay said in a In Leyte, the MAAL- the Treatment and Reha- earnest desire to convey ed- Rest assured that Teacher III of Pastrana statement on Thursday. SADA Farmer Irrigators bilitation Center in Dulag, ucation despite the beset of through your unquestion- Central School, Pastrana “Instead of buying Service Cooperative in Al- both Department of Health this chronic malady. able support will give rise District) food supplies elsewhere, angalang will now be sup- (DOH)-retained facilities. The launching was these government-run fa- plying 150 bags of rice ev- Meanwhile, the Paglaum graced by Leyte Division cilities will procure food ery month and 150 kilos of Farmers Association will office officials. It was -high DAILY PROGRAM: supplies for the feeding of assorted vegetables daily to supply vegetable, livestock, lighted that Municipality MON. - SAT 8:00 PM of Pastrana was very much “IGSUMAT KAN in-patients and persons Eastern Visayas Regional and poultry products for ready to start the distance DYVL AM deprived of liberty, respec- KA OYO” Medical Center here, the re- the male and female dormi- learning modality in our tively, from ARBOs, which gion’s biggest hospital. tories of the Tacloban City municipality for the August HIMANGRAWON 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM is allowed by the Govern- The group will also sup- Jail. 24,2020 opening of class- - 104.7 FM ment Procurement Policy ply rice and vegetables to see Farmer /page 17 ... es but DepEd Central Of- DYAB-FM

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 24, 2014 / MANILA SEPTEMBER 10, 1. FRANCISCO ODON P-11186 170 0.4590 DULAG, LEYTE RIZAL BULLETIN 2020 JUNE 24, 2014 / MANILA SEPTEMBER 10, 2. FRANCISCO ODON P-11171 160 0.4735 DULAG, LEYTE RIZAL BULLETIN 2020

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

12 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICE Saturday, August 29, 2020

Republic of the the petitioner allowing the the court for relief. VII XI sexually used by another man applicable to this case are Philippines summons to be effected by The foregoing substantive That in 1999 determined That feeling restless al- is beyond repair most special- likewise most respectfully SUPREME COURT him on the respondent by pub- laws allowing dissolution of to make his wife (Respondent) ready with the mysterious be- ly when she dishonored her prayed for. lication once a week for two Eight Judicial Region marriages have already been happy, the Petitioner immedi- havior of the Respondent, in marital vow by impregnating Respectfully submitted, (2) consecutive weeks in a applied enriching our juris- ately went back to Taiwan and 2003 he informed the Respon- herself and bringing the ille- October 31, 2019, REGIONAL TRIAL newspaper of general circula- prudence with the Supreme worked harder to save enough dent that he is due for vacation gitimate child to their conju- Tacloban City COURT tion in the Philippines and in Court decisions declaring money in order to build the in that year. Instead of being gal home while pretending to (Sgd.) RENATO M. Branch 7 (Family Court) a local newspaper of general nullity of marriages based on house as much as possible the excited for his coming home, love her husband with whom ESMALE Magsaysay Blvd., circulation in the province psychological incapacity to one that his wife, the Respon- the Respondent strongly sug- she was still living with; and Counsel for the Tacloban City where this Court is situated. perform the essential obliga- dent, was dreaming to be. gested that it was best for the 10. Tenth, the foregoing Petitioner NESTOR R. GAYAS, Further, let a copy of the tions of marriage based on a However, despite of the Petitioner to come in Decem- acts coming from the Respon- PTR No. 7826732, Summons be served on the case-to-case basis as long as Petititioner’s effort the Respon- ber 2004. dent are enough to infer the January 3, 2019 Petitioner, respondent at his last known -versus- it is present in one or both of dent refused to live in their new Getting more suspicious, facts that she is both a liar and Issued in Tacloban City address by registered mail. the spouses as outwardly man- conjugal home and still pre- the Petitioner pretended to cheater to the bone dictated IBP Lifetime No. 09377, ESTELA P. GAYAS, SO ORDERED. ifested during the celebration ferred to live with her parents’. agree on the date she wanted as- by her state of mental flow October 28, 2010 Given in CHAMBERS Respondent of marriage, although it mani- In the beginning, the Pe- suring her he was coming home of psychological and natural Roll No. 48854, TIN this 7th day of August, 2020 CIVIL CASE NO. fested only later, characterized titioner proposed to purchase in December 2004 as suggest- causes. at Bulwagan ng Katarungan, No. 152-879-864 R-TAC-20-00078-CV as grave and incurable. first the necessary materi- ed, but contrary to her desire he In fact, these manifesta- Tacloban City, Leyte, Philip- MCLE Compliance No. For: DECLARATION pines. “Hence, every trial judge als for the construction and came earlier in December 2003 tion of psychological incapac- VI-0000075 (until 2022) must take pains in examining the stock them on pile before the without informing her; ity which was present during Office Address: OF NULLITY OF (Sgd.) JACINTO B. factual milieu and the appellate construction started to lessen XII the celebration of marriage, ESMALE LAW MARRIAGE ELLE x------x court must, as much as possible; the pressure of the expens- That caught by suprise, grave and incurable have al- OFFICE Acting Presiding Judge avoid substituting its own judg- es. However, the Respon- the Petitioner discovered that ready been concluded to be Rm. 210, 2nd Floor RR S U M M O N S x------x ment for that of the trial court.” dent pressured the Petitioner the Respondent was already true the evaluation of one clin- Apostol Arcade TO: ESTELA P. GAYAS In this Petition, the Peti- to have it altogether at once pregnant, which was surely ical psychologist. Please, see Cor. P. Zamora & Sto. Rizal St., Brgy. 1, Republic of the tioner prays of this Honorable - have the construction and fathered by a man other than the initial Psychological Eval- Poblacion Jaro, Leyte Philippines Niño Sts. purchase of materials all at the G R E E T I N G S: 8th Judicial Region Court to declare as null and void him. Contrary to the excite- uation Report hereto marked Tacloban City You are hereby required REGIONAL TRIAL his marriage to the Respondent same time. ment of spouses, during the as ANNEX “G”; x------x on the ground of the Respon- Only for the Respondent first evening of his arrival no XIV VERIFICATION AND to file with the Clerk of COURT Court of the Regional Trial dent’s psychological incapacity; to live at the house of her par- sexual intercourse happened That few years from 2003 CERTIFICATION Branch 7 Love Story ents, unless the house was ful- between them because of her when they were already sep- AGAINST Court, Branch 7, Bulwagan Tacloban City Ng Katarungan, Taclo- III ly furnisehd; pregnancy was already obvi- arated from living together, a FORUM-SHOPPING ban City, within Fifteen NESTOR R. GAYAS, That sometime in 1990, VIII ous. Confronted with this, the sympathetic friend of the Pe- I, NESTOR R. GAYAS, (15) days after the service Petitioner, the Petitioner and the Respon- That the Petitioner exert- Respondent admitted that she titioner who cannot afford to of legal age, Filipino, married of this Summons upon you, -versus- dent met in a youth disco (pa- ed all his efforts to send all the was carrying a baby from an- tell him the truth while he was to the Respondent, and a resi- exclusive of the day of such ESTELA P. GAYAS, sayaw). Feeling that he was money needed for the comple- other man. still in union with her although dent of 2nd Floor, Gayas-Re- service, your answer to the Respondent attracted at her since then, the tion of the house construction The following day, the already working abroad in- quiron Residence, Brgy. Complaint/Petition of the Civil Case No. Petitioner started to visit the to meet the demands of his Petitioner informed the Re- formed him that a certain 6-A Lopez Jaena Extension, Plaintiff/Petitioner, a copy Respondent in her house for wife, this Respondent, but he spondent’s parents about this driver of a public utility van (back of DAR Regional Of- of which is hereto attached R-TAC-20-00078-CV courtship. Ending up as lovers learned that she and their chil- and that he was returning (PUV) narrated to him (Peti- fice 8) Tacloban City, after and herewith served upon FOR: DECLARATION after six months, Petitioner dren never moved in yet. her to them. Months after, tioner’s friend) in a drinking having been duly sworn to in you, and to serve a copy of OF NULLITY OF and Respondent had their first Wondering why the Re- the Respondent delivered the session how the Respondent accordance with law, do here- said answer within the same MARRIAGE sexual intercourse. spondent and their children child and true enough to her performed in bed with the said by depose and say: period upon the Plaintiff/Pe- x------x Despite of her gestures of were not moving in yet despite admission of infidelity, it was PUV driver while having car- 1. That I am the Petitioner titioner. If you fail to answer IF A HUSBAND assurance that he was her first that their house was already declared by her that the child’s nal knowledge. Although their in the above-captioned case; within the time aforesaid, IS WORKING HARD man, it was during this time habitable with the money for father was unknown. Attached separation in fact was already 2. That I caused the the Plaintiff/Petitioner will ABROAD FOR HIS FAMILY that the Petitioner found out completion of the house con- hereto as ANNEX “F” is the long ago before this infor- preparation of the foregoing take judgment against you BUT UPON HIS VACATION that he was not the first to her struction, the Petitioner discov- Certificate of Live Birth of the mation came, the Petitioner Petition; by default and demand HIS WIFE IS ALREADY not being a virgin anymore. ered that not all of the money same child whose column for cannot help but cried remem- 3. That I have read and from this Honorable Court PREGNANT FROM AN- Nevertheless, the Petitioner he sent was used in the house the name of the father is indi- bering his hard work abroad understood the contents the relief applied for in this accepted her as he learned to construction, but some of it if cated as “UNKNOWN”; years back away from but for thereof and that they are true case. OTHER MAN, IS IT FAIR FOR HIM TO SUFFER love her. He supported her on not most part of it was deviated Summary the sake of the family; and correct of my personal WITNESS, the HON. her college studies while he for her parents’ use without in- XIII XV knowledge and belief and JACINTO B. ELLE, Act- BY KEEPING THIS MAR- RIAGE UNTIL DEATH? worked abroad; forming the Petitioner. That without need of That from the foregoing, based on authentic docu- ing Presiding JUDGE of this IV But despite of this, Peti- exafferations, it is fair to say it can be safely said that the ments; and COURT, this 11th day of PETITION That on May 27, 1994, tioner continued working hard- that it is the Respondent is Respondent does not deserve 4. That I personally AUGUST, 2020. Unto this Honorable the Petitioner and Respondent er abroad so he can provide the suffering from psychological of the good man that the Pe- know that the instant case Court, Petitioner through the (Sgd.) MARIVIC O. decided to marry each other money so that his wife’s stan- incapacity to perform the es- titioner has, and it is better for had not been filed before undersigned counsel, most re- CARIAN before the Municipal Trial dard of living was met, after sential obligations of marriage each of them to let go from any judicial or administra- spectfully alleges: OIC-Branch Clerk of Court Court of Jaro, Leyte solem- all according to him the reason which had juridical anteced- this marriage at least for the tive forum nor is there any The Parties nized by Judge Rodolfo C. for his working abroad is for ence being present during their sake of justice, if that is so, in pending case for the same x------x I Ramos. Copy of the certificate the fully; and it might even be celebration of marriage, grave, favor of the herein Petitioner cause of action involving the Republic of the That Petitioner is of legal of marriage is hereto attached best that their house was com- and incurable outwardly mani- who suffered too much disre- same parties, and in the event Philippines age, Filipino, married to the as ANNEX “B” and made an pletely done. After 10 years in fested at least by the following: spect, dishonor, and infidelity that there is such before any Respondent, and a resident SUPREME COURT integral part hereof. Taiwan, he transferred to Jed- 1. First, she lied from the brought about by the Respon- judicial body or any admin- of Brgy. 6-A, Lopez Jaena 8th Judicial Region Their marriage gave births dah, Saudi Arabia to look for beginning to the Petitioner of dent’s natural ways of psycho- istrative agency, we bind Extension, (back of DAR Re- REGIONAL TRIAL to their two (2) children, name- a better income. True enough, the fact that she was no longer logical incapacity. ourselves to notify the court gional Office 8), Gayas-Re- COURT ly: Nethel who was born on the Petitioner was able to com- a virgin; The infidelity of a wife within a period of five (5) quiron Residence, Tacloban March 4, 1996, Neslie, born on plete their two storey-house 2. Second, she willfully alone in itself, as long as it days from such knowledge. Branch 7 (Family Court) City where he may be served October 13, 1997, and Noreen fully painted; refused to live in their own is proven to be psychologi- IN WITNESS Bulwagan Ng with notices, orders, reso- who was born on December IX conjugal home; cally connected to her state WHEREOF, I have hereun- Katarungan lutions and other processes 20, 1999. Copies their Certifi- That even in the purchase 3. Third, she lied about of mind and it is incurable, to affixed my signature, this Magsaysay Blvd., of this Honorable Court. At- cates of Live Birth are hereto of the appliances and furni- the fact that their house was that she cannot perform as 31st day of October 2019 at tached hereto are the Baran- Tacloban City attached as ANNEXES “C”, ture, the Petitioner suggest- not yet completed intention- an obligation by her to her Tacloban City, Leyte, Philip- gay Certification and Resi- -oOo- “D” and “E”, respectively. ed to buy them in a staggard ally misleading the Petitioner husband under Article 68 pines. dence Sketch as ANNEXES NESTOR R. GAYAS, V manner preferably paid in by spending his hard-earned of the Family Code, is more (Sgd.) NESTOR R. “A” and “A-1”; Petitioner, That after the marriage installments, but the Respon- money somewhere else; than sufficient enough to de- GAYAS While the Respondent is of -versus- solemnization, they lived to- dent demanded that the house 4. Fourth, she capricious- clare that indeed this wife is Affiant legal age, Filipino, married to gether as husband and wife in be furnished at once. ly caused pressure on her suffering from psychologi- BEFORE ME, this 31st ESTELA P. GAYAS, the Petitioner and a resident of the house of Petitioner’s par- So that, the Petitioner husband by demanding huge cal incapacity. For what is day of October 2019, at Ta- Respondent Rizal St., Brgy. 1, Poblacion, ents in Jaro, Leyte who gave continued working hard some money to complete the house worse than an act of regu- cloban City, Philippines, per- CIVIL CASE NO.: Jaro, Leyte, the last known them money as a capital to start more for the fulfillment and construction at once which lar infidelity of a wife to her sonally appeared NESTOR address, where summons, no- R-TAC-20-00078-CV a small business in buying and happiness of the family. In was beyond his usual capa- hardworking husband if she R. GAYAS who took an oath tices, orders, resolutions and FOR: selling copra, palay and tuba. the meantime, information bility; cannot be left at home alone and, under penalty of law, other processes may be served. DECLARATION OF Unfortunately, their busi- reached him to Jeddah, Saudi 5. Fifth, she lied about the to be trusted by her man be- affirmed the whole truth of Both parties have the ca- NULLITY OF ness did not succeed as they Arabia where he was already indebtedness of the applianc- cause at any minute she will the contents of this affidavit pacity to sue and be sued. MARRIAGE got everything that they need working after 10 years in Tai- es and furniture which were be in coitus with another affixed his signature appear- Nature of the Petition from the proceeds of their co- wan that the Respondent left supposedly fully paid at once man or more men. ing above his printed name. x------x II pra buying and others. their children oftentimes with that the Petitioner had to have A wife, like the Respon- The identify of said affiant ORDER The following provisions Although another fresh their neighbors with her un- them paid again to avoid the dent here, who commits this was established through his Petitioner through coun- of the Family Code are rele- funds were given to them by certain whereabouts; embarassment of the family; infidelity, is surely incapable Driver’s License No. NO1- sel moves for leave to effect vant and the main bases in this the Petitioner’s parents plus X 6. Sixth, she can afford to of performing the essense of 08-000871 with an expira- service of summons on re- action for declaration of nulli- a house in the farm, after a That in 2002 with all the leave their young children to respect and fidelity both to her tion date on August 29, 2024. spondent by publication. He ty of marriage: year when the Respondent got good intentions of the Peti- the care of their neighbors in husband and marriage. In ad- WITNESS MY HAND avers that per Sheriff’s Re- Art. 36. A marriage con- turn of Summons furnished pregnant they decided to live tioner, he never expected that exchange of her frequent out- dition, if this wife cannot per- AND SEAL, this 31st day tracted by any part who, at the to him, personal service of together with his parents again their serious marital problem goings without informing her form this standard of fidelity to of October 2019 at Tacloban time of the celebration, was the Summons failed because in the Poblacion; would be caused through the husband or anyone where did one man who is her husband, City, Leyte, Philippines. psychologically incapacitated respondent is no longer re- VI mobile phone he provided to she go; then she can never be honest to comply with the essential (Sgd.) ATTY. siding at her address at Brgy. That in same year 1994 the Respondent supposedly for 7. Seventh, the money sent in all the rest of her acts lower marital obligations of mar- RENATO M. 1, Jaro, Leyte. Accordingly, when their first baby was their constant communication. by the Petitioner that she devi- than that simply because her riage, shall likewise be void ESMALE respondent is now in Oman, born, the Petitioner decided Unknown to the Petition- ated manifested the fact of her actions are flowing from the even if such incapacity be- Notary Public Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to leave for Taiwan. After a er, the Respondent met a cer- extravagance, irresponsibility, dictate of her mental state. comes manifest only after its Tacloban City/Leyte without any particularity of year in Taiwan, the Petitioner tain engineer who had to sign self-centeredness, and insen- RELIEFS solemnization. Notarial Commission No. her address in there. As per- was able to purchase a house the approval of the electrical sitivity to the extra effort of WHEREFORE, prem- Art. 68. The husband and 2018-01-21 sonal service of summons and lot at the town proper of plan for the electric connec- her husband who was working ises considered, it is most wife are obliged to live to- Until December 2019 proved futile, petitioner now Jaro, Leyte, however, the Re- tions in their new house and hard abroad for their family; respectfully prayed that after Rm. 210, 2nd Flr. gether, observe mutual love, turns to the court to allow spondent refused to transfer their frequent communica- 8. Eighth, she lied about trial, this Honorable Court RR Apostol Arcade respect and fidelity, and render him to have the summons because the house was old and tions using the mobile phone the indebtedness she caused render judgment declaring Cor. P. Zamora & Sto. Niño mutual help and support. served on the respondent by simple. She wanted it two-sto- that the Petitioner provided to out of the deviated financ- the marriage between the Pe- Sts., Tacloban City Art. 72. When one of the substituted service through rey and newly painted. her resulted in hidden extra- es that she also made which titioner and the Respondent Doc. No. 489 spouses neglects his or her publication. Upon his vacation, the Pe- marital affair. From then on, showed her serious disrespect VOID from the beginning due Page No. 99 Finding the motion to be duties to the conjugal union titioner discovered that the Re- with the Petitioner continu- to her husband’s discretion by to the Respondent’s psycho- Book No. XXIII impressed with merit, it is or commits acts which tend to spondent was living with her ously working hard abroad, totally disregarding him; logical incapacity citing Arti- Series of 2019 GRANTED. bring danger, dishonor or in- parents’ house instead of living the Respondent was never the 9. Ninth, her gross infidel- cle 36 of the Family Code. WHEREFORE, Leave jury to the other or the Family, in their newly acquired house; same again to her husband; ity by allowing herself to be Other equitable remedies LSDE: Aug. 22 & 29, 2020 of Court is GRANTED to the other party may apply to Saturday, August 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 13 Northern Samar Rep. Daza admits to have acquired COVID-19

TACLOBAN CITY- ough contract Northern Samar Rep. Paul tracing in coor- Daza disclosed that he was dination with lo- infected of the coronavirus cal officials and disease (COVID-19). health authori- In a statement he issued ties,” Daza said. on Wednesday (August 26), The lawmaker the lawmaker said that he also assured the received the sad news on public, particu- Catbalogan City Schools Division Superintendent Marilyn Siao and City Mayor Dex- Tuesday and immediately larly the people ter Uy, along with other education and local officials, pose for a souvenir photo during hospitalized. of the first dis- the signing of memorandum of agreement on improving the quality of education in But Daza said that last trict of North- the city amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Contributed photos) August 8, he had a swab ern Samar, that test that yielded negative REP. PAUL DAZA despite of his and travelled to Catarman, feel sick, I travelled back to current health condition, Northern Samar from Ma- Catbalogan City launches radio, Manila on August 24 on the he would continue to dis- nila. advice of the doctors. I went charge his functions. Daza, who once served TV programs for distant learning straight to the hospital for Rep. Daza is the third as governor of the province, examination and tests. My public officials from the TACLOBAN CITY- The division trained orientation should be ad- said that he went around swab test result showed that region to openly admit The Catbalogan City Di- 120 teachers who will pio- vised to prepare the mate- towns within the first con- I have COVID-19,” Daza that they were infected of vision has launched its ra- neer the lessons on air for rials specified in the lists gressional district to inspect added. COVID-19. The first was dio and television-based all the students in the city. given them by the teacher projects and met with local He asked those whom Catbalogan City Mayor instructions as part of the It also converted the so that their children may and community officials. he interacted from August Dexter Uy with his sister, distance learning modal- third floor of the old di- at least gain an experience But on the evening of 16 up to 14 to see a doctor. Councilor Stephany Uy- ities in the new normal vision office to a record- in joining the radio or tele- August 16, he felt unwell, he “I have also instructed Tan, also admitting to have classes on October 5, ing studio and radio sta- vision-based instruction added. by staffs in Congress and acquired the dreaded vi- 2020. tion while an additional even in the face of this “Mindful of the need to Daganas field office to im- rus. Marilyn Siao, Catba- 267 teachers will also be pandemic,” said Siao in an observe and isolate myself, I mediately initiate a thor- (JOEY A. GABIETA) logan schools division su- trained for the said radio August 19 division memo- continued to work from our perintendent,said that the and television-based pro- randum. house in Daganas and did city government through grams. The programs will be not go outside anymore,” Tacloban... the ‘new normal’ set up Mayor Dexter Uy shoul- From August 25-31, the aired at the local cable tele- the lawmaker said on his ...from Page 1 brought about by this pan- dered the P1.5 million city division will hold a se- vision channels Leopard’s statement. demic. recoding and production ries of dry runs to develop and Decobeams and radio from the cities of Roxas, “I also took medication Tagbilaran, and Tacloban. Other cities joining Ta- costs of the proggram. accustomation of the stu- stations JYVE-104.1, Star prescribed by our local doc- cloban on the list are the “We cherish our part- dents to the type of learn- FM 106.1, and MSFM- Meantime, the city gov- tors. Because I continued to ernment of Tacloban con- cities of Balanga,Batan- nership with the local ing delivery in the division. 105.3. gas, Cabanatuan,Dagupan, government of Catbalo- “Parents of kindergar- A one week straight dry tinues to thrive as it looks for initiatives to improve General Santos, Iligan,I- gan,” said Siao in a state- ten learners who may have run for all grade levels shall Ex-cop... riga,Laguna Cluster (San ment. attended the PRAISE-K also be conducted on Sep- the local businesses during ...from Page 3 Pablo, Calamba, and Los tember 14-20. Baños), Laoag,Legaz- Earlier, the city govern- His son attempted sure assistance are available Couple... pi,Malolos,Metro Cavite Customized... ment and the division of- to run but was gunned to 64 public elementary ...from Page 3 (Bacoor City, Imus, and ...from Page 2 fice signed a memorandum down a few meters schools within its jurisdic- General Trias), Metro of agreement on improving away, according to the said the mayor, quoting a hard hit under this pan- tion. Rizal (Taytay, Cainta, An- the quality of education in police. familiar saying. demic as they are the most Friday’s LIVE Lessons tipolo City), Olongapo, the city amid the corona- Palo Municipal Po- As of August 22, Baru- vulnerable. Worse, eco- transmission will focus on Puerto Princesa, Roxas, virus disease (COVID-19) lice are conducting fol- go has 25 confirmed cas- nomic factors limit their technical and production San Fernando, La Union, pandemic. low-up for the identifi- es, with 16 recoveries and capacity to access popular components to test the sys- San Fernando in Pampan- The city government cation and arrest of the nine active cases. learning platforms avail- tem’s reach across remote ga, San Jose Del Monte, allocated a total of P9,352, suspects. “Congratulations, EV- able on-line. We believe communities. Lesson con- Tagbilaran, Tarlac, Tu- 500 for the said television Authorities have yet 625! You have emerged a simplified mobile-data tents will be for Grade Six guegarao, Urdaneta and and radio-based instruc- to determine a motive victorious not only against driven model will help ad- (6) Teachers and Pupils cre- Zamboanga. (TACLOBAN tions and production/re- in the shooting. Covid-19 but also in life,” CITY INFORMATION OF- dress this need, at least to ated solely for simulation (RONALD O. REYES/ cording of lessons. Avestruz said. FICE) some extent” he said. purposes. It does not yet re- RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) The signing was wit- (RONALD O. REYES) Meanwhile, TINGOG flect DepEd MELCS based nessed by Assistant Party President Glenn Ca- curriculum. Schools Division Superin- Task... several parts of the region pucion calls for concert- Dr. Mark Santos, Ed. D., tendent Robert Mangali- ...from Page 1 like in the municipalities of Borongan... ed effort to come up with former professor of Philip- man, city officials, and oth- Basey in Samar province; ...from Page 1 sustainable methods of pine Science High School the Office of Civil Defense. er school leaders. Palo and Tanauan and in delivery. “No one can do - Eastern Visayas and now “We believe that this re- Agda issued last Au- According to Siao, all Tacloban City, all in Leyte this alone. We need to con- universal lessons director quest is based on sound ev- gust 25 an executive order problems become “great province. solidate skills, expertise, for XZCOM-DVOREF, un- idence, reasonable and will allowing hotels, lodging opportunities” if people A community trans- knowledge and resources derlined the importance of be beneficial to the region,” houses and other com- will work together and mission was also declared to help solve this problem. streamlined platforms. San- Myles Colasito, informa- mercial accommodation share resources to address by the DOH in Catbalogan We’ve been working with tos said simplified methods tion officer of the DILG, facilities to be used as the challenges. City, Samar due to its surg- XZCOM for years and we are critical in addressing said. quarantine facilities amid For his part, Mayor Uy ing COVID-19 cases. It has are confident in their pri- a regular child’s handicap As of Friday (August the surge of returning resi- assured the Catbalogan- 301 COVID-19 cases. vate capacity to provide against complicated proce- 28), Eastern Visayas has dents to the city. ons that the city govern- In Tacloban City, East- additional solutions when dures, not to mention inca- about 2,600 confirmed Borongan City, the pro- ment ‘will not only back ern Visayas regional capital, needed”, said Capucion. pacity for low income fam- COVID-19 cases with 16 vincial capital of Eastern up but will take the lead Mayor Alfred Romualdez Putting premium on ilies to acquire appropriate deaths, the Department of Samar, has 228 persons un- in providing education re- has placed the entire city safety and stability, Ta- devices. Health (DOH) in the re- der monitoring and eight sources, because in doing under GCQ which started cloban City Government To view the mobile-da- gion said. confirmed COVID-19 cas- so, we do not only lift the last Monday (August 24) likewise supports the idea ta driven lesson simulation Dr. Minerva Molon, es. children up, but we also and to end on September 8. of preparing a back-up sys- simply type xzcomuniver- the regional director of The city is under Mod- shape a better and brighter At present, the city has tem for on-line education. sal on your search box on the DOH, has earlier con- ified General Community future for Catbalogan’. 277 COVID-19 cases with It recognizes the challenge Friday August 28 @9:00am. firmed of local transmis- Quarantine. (RONALD O. REYES) one death. and are taking steps to en- (PR) sion of the dreaded virus in (JOEY A. GABIETA) 14 Leyte Samar Daily Express Saturday, August 29, 2020

GEODETIC ENGINEERS OF THE This policy regulation shall take effect upon approval by the Board SECTION 5. Registration and ID - PHILIPPINES, INC. of Directors, and ratification by its Members during the Regional GEP PRC Accredited National Organization No. 013-1975 Convention. Applicant for Survey Instrument Operator he/she must be Reg- Regional Division VIII, Eastern Visayas istered with the Geodetic Engineers of The Philippines Region VIII. Sto. Nino Ext., (DENR Compound), Tacloban City Approved by the GEP Board of Directors on February 12, 2019 (a) Every Survey Instrument Operator must be Registered with Geodetic Engineers of The Philippines (GEP), Region VIII. POLICY REGULATION ON THE (b) Geodetic Engineers with Entry to Practice in Reg VIII shall is- Ratified during the 44th GEP Regional Convention on March 30, ACCREDITATION OF LIAISON OFFICERS sue an Authority / SPA to his/her Survey Instrument Operator per OF GEODETIC ENGINEERS IN THE SUBMITTAL OF 2019 at the Haiyan Resort, Tanauan , Leyte particular transaction. SURVEY RETURNS AT THE DENR (c) ID shall be issued by Geodetic Engineers of The Philippines REGIONAL OFFICE VIII (GEP), Region VIII to registered Instrument Man / Woman. (d) ID’s shall be valid for One Year Only. ID’s can be revoke by his/ SECTION 1. TITLE GERARD FRANCIS T. SILONG ROMEO I. TAN her Supervising Geodetic Engineer or by the Board Resolution of the President Vice-President Geodetic Engineers of The Philippines (GEP), Region VIII. Renewal of This Regional Policy shall be known as “Policy Regulation on the ID’s can be done at least One (1) Month from expiration date Accreditation of Liaison Officers of Private Geodetic Engineers in Upon compliance by the Survey Instrument Operator with all the the Submittal of Survey Returns at the DENR, Regional Office VIII”. RAMON S. UNAY MA. DIOLETA C. VILAS requirements, he/she may proceed to the Office of the GEP Region Treasurer Secretary VIII for registration and issuance of Certificate of Accreditation and SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS ID. The same shall be recorded in the Registry Book of Accredited Survey Instrument Operator. Accreditation shall expire after one year from the date of issue. However, it may be renewed upon en- A. LIAISON OFFICER – The term shall mean a qualified and EUGENE D. GONZALES VENERANDO E. LUBIANO dorsement by the Supervising Geodetic Engineer or the same may accredited private individual endorsed by a Supervising Geodetic Sgt at Arms Sgt at Arms be earlier terminated upon justifiable reason circumstances by the Engineer or an entity authorized by law to practice geodetic engi- Supervising Geodetic Engineer neering thru their employed licensed Geodetic Engineers as his/ her/their employee or authorized liaison personnel. WINSTON N. SOLITE IAN GLEN N. BOHOL SECTION 6. Limitations - PIO Board of Director B. JOB DESCRIPTION OF A LIAISON OFFICER - The Liaison (a) No Survey Instrument Operator can transact business or con- Officer shall be authorized to do the submission of survey returns tracts in behalf of a Registered Geodetic Engineer. signed by a Supervising Geodetic Engineer; withdraw and resubmit MILLARD P. ARDINES DIANA CHRISTA G. MILLOZA survey returns; release and receive approved survey returns; and Board of Director Board of Director SECTION 7. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE may conduct data research on survey documents, including cadas- x------x (a) GEP Reg. VIII shall be the enforcement agency of this Regula- tral maps and other related survey documents necessary for the GEODETIC ENGINEERS OF THE tion. As such, the GEP Board of Reg VIII shall implement the provisions processing and approval of survey returns. PHILIPPINES, INC. of this Regulation, enforce its implementing rules and regulations as PRC Accredited National Organization No. 013-1975 adopted by the Board, conduct investigations upon complaints, in- C. SUPERVISING GEODETIC ENGINEER – a Private Geodetic En- Regional Division VIII, Eastern Visayas cluding violations of the Code of Conduct and prosecute when so gineer who employs a liaison officer who is authorized to submit Sto. Nino Ext., (DENR Compound), Tacloban City warranted. All Registered Geodetic Engineers shall report all viola- survey returns at DENR, Regional Office VIII for processing and ap- tions if necessary and shall apprehend all violators of this regulation. proval. POLICY REGULATION ON THE REGISTRATION OF (b) A Survey Instrument Operator cannot practice without a Su- SURVEY INSTRUMENT OPERATORS ON PROPERTY pervision or Authority of a Registered Geodetic Engineer. D. ACCREDITATION – is an Act of issuance of Certificate of SURVEY WORKS UNDERTAKEN BY DULY LICENSED (c) GEP Board of Reg VIII shall deputize any person of Authority with in the Municipality or Barangay. Copy of this Regulation shall be accreditation issued by the GEP Regional Division VIII upon compli- GEODETIC ENGINEERS/EMPLOYER IN REGION VIII ance with all the requirements set forth on this policy regulation. Posted in the Municipal Bulletin Boards and Police Stations. IN RFERENCE TO RA 8560 The GEP Regional Division VIII shall be the primary implement- ing body or entity authorized to implement this policy regulation. As SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS SECTION 1. TITLE such, the GEP Regional Division VIII thru the Board of Directors shall implement the provisions of the implementing rules and regulations The Liaison Officer must possess the following qualification re- This Regional Policy shall be known as “Policy Regulation on the adopted by them. The Board of Directors (BOD) may conduct investi- quirements: Registration of Survey Instrument Operator, who conducts Property gations on complaints filed against the registered Survey Instrument Survey Works in Region VIII, under the supervision of a duly licensed Operator, including violations of the Code of Conduct and prosecute A. Must be Filipino Citizen Geodetic Engineer”. if so warranted. All Geodetic Engineers may report any violation, B. Must be of legal age and if necessary, summon those violators of this policy regulation to C. Must not have been convicted of moral turpitude SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS appear before the designated panel of investigators of the Fact-find- D. Must be employed and endorsed by a Supervising ing Committee. Geodetic Engineer of good standing A. Survey Instrument Operator – The term shall refer to a per- E. Must have a valid ID issued by a Supervising Geodetic son hired as an Instrumentman, who is knowledgeable in using survey- SECTION 8. Penalties. – ing instruments or surveying equipment and conducts property survey Engineer works, who is hired or employed as such by a duly licensed Geodetic In addition to the administrative sanctions by the GEP Board of F. Must have attended the Orientation/Training conducted Engineer. Reg VIII, any person who violates any of the provisions of this Regula- by the GEP Regional Div. 8 B. Employer – refers to a duly licensed Geodetic Engineer and tion shall, upon due process and conviction by the GEP Board of Reg G. Must be a private employee who hires or employs a Survey Instrument Operator as Instrument- VIII, shall be penalized as deemed fit by the GEP Board of Reg VIII. man, and responsible for all the acts or omissions made by his/her in- (a) Survey Instrument Operator violating this regulation shall no SECTION 4. ORIENTATION/TRAINING strumentman. longer be renewed of its registration with the GEP Reg VIII. C. Permatologist – is a coined word which refers to a licensed (b) In Cases where in Both the Geodetic Engineer and/or his/ An orientation/training for Liaison Officers shall be re- Geodetic Engineer who had consented to affix his/her signature on the her Survey Instrument Operator committed grave misconduct or quired before they will be given a Certificate of Accreditation and ID survey plan even without sufficient knowledge or information on the malpractice. The Geodetic Engineers of The Philippines (GEP), Re- by the GEP. A minimal training fee of P300.00 per participant shall subject survey conducted by a person not authorized to undertake sur- gion VIII shall file a Case to the Court of proper Jurisdiction and/or be charged to defray miscellaneous expenses during the Orienta- vey for the purpose of authenticating fraudulent survey returns. to the Board of Geodetic Engineering of the Professional Regulation tion/training. D. Fraudulent Survey Returns – refers to documents relative to Commission (PRC) surveys or survey returns made or prepared by unauthorized person or non-licensed person as defined under R.A. 4374, R.A. 8560 and R.A. A. Sanctions and penalties shall be imposed by the GEP Re- SECTION 5. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION AND ID 9200. gional Division VIII thru Board of Directors to any person who has E. Practice of Survey Instrument Operator – refers to the au- been found, upon due process, to have violated any of the provi- Upon compliance by the Liaison Officer with all the require- thorized acts relative to property survey works of a Survey Instrument sions of this policy regulation, and further be prosecuted as may be ments, said Liaison Officer may proceed to the Office of the GEP Re- Operator, who is registered with the GEP, Eastern Visayas Division, and deemed fit and proper as determined by the GEP Board of Directors. gion VIII for registration and issuance of Certificate of Accreditation is directly hired or employed by a duly licensed Geodetic Engineer to B. Penalties may be in a form of fines ranging from P5,000 to and ID. The same shall be recorded in the Registry Book of Accred- assist in the gathering of data in the field. P15,000, or cancellation of Certificate of Accreditation and ID, with ited Liaison Officers. Accreditation shall be valid for one year from F. Surveying Instruments or Surveying Equipment – refers to perpetual disqualification as Survey Instrument Operator, or both the date of issue. However, it may be renewed upon endorsement any instrument or equipment used by a Geodetic Engineer in conduct- upon the discretion of the GEP Board of Directors, thru a resolution. by the Supervising Geodetic Engineer or the same may be earlier ing various surveying works, e.g. Real Time Kinematics (RTK), Total Sta- terminated upon reasonable circumstances by the Supervising Geo- tion, Global Positioning System (GPS), Drones, Leveling Instruments, SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY detic Engineer or employer. Theodolites, Engineer’s Transit, Measuring Tape, etc. This policy regulation shall take effect upon approval by the SECTION 3. Qualifications - Board of Directors, and ratification by its Members during the Re- SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE gional GEP Convention. Survey Instrument Operator shall, at the time of his application, The GEP Regional Division VIII shall be the primary implement- possess the following qualifications Approved by the GEP Board of Directors on February 12, 2019 ing body or entity authorized to implement this policy regulation. As such, the GEP Regional Division VIII thru the Board of Directors (a) That he/she is a citizen of the Philippines Ratified during the 44th GEP Regional Convention on March 30, shall implement the provisions of the implementing rules and regu- (b) That he/she is of legal age 2019 at the Haiyan Resort, Tanauan , Leyte lations adopted by them. The Board of Directors (BOD) may conduct (c) Must not have been convicted of any offense involving moral investigations on complaints filed, including violations of the Code turpitude. of Conduct and prosecute if so warranted. All Geodetic Engineers (d) That he/she shall be endorsed solely by a Registered Geodetic Engineer in which the Primary policy shall be “One Survey Instrument may report any violation, and if necessary, summon those violators GERARD FRANCIS T. SILONG ROMEO I. TAN of this policy regulation to appear before the designated panel of Operator Per Registered Instrument”. This Policy shall also cover all practicing survey instrument operators in Government Agencies. In no President Vice-President investigators of the Fact-finding Committee. case shall a Survey Instrument Operator be endorsed by more than one Geodetic Engineer. SECTION 7. ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES (e) Survey Instrument Operator must have a Certificate of Orienta- RAMON S. UNAY MA. DIOLETA C. VILAS tion from the Geodetic Engineers of The Philippines Region VIII. Treasurer Secretary A. Administrative sanctions and penalties shall be imposed (f) Goverment Employed Persons cannot be endorsed by a Private by the GEP Regional Division VIII thru Board of Directors to any per- Geodetic Engineer as a Instrument Operator. son who has been found, upon due process, to have violated any of (g) Goverment Offices can register their Survey Instrument Opera- EUGENE D. GONZALES VENERANDO E. LUBIANO the provisions of this policy regulation, and be further prosecuted tor by their Supervising Registered Geodetic Engineer. Sgt at Arms Sgt at Arms as may be deemed fit and proper as determined by the GEP Board of Directors. SECTION 4. Orientation / Information Education Campaign (IEC) -

B. Penalties may be in a form of fines raging from P1,000 to Applicant for Survey Instrument Operator must undergo the nec- WINSTON N. SOLITE IAN GLEN N. BOHOL P5,000, or cancellation of Certificate of Accreditation and ID, with essary Orientation/ Information Education Campaign ( IEC ) to be PIO Board of Director Conducted by GEP Reg VIII. perpetual disqualification as Liaison Officer, or both upon the dis- (a) That he/she shall attend Workshops and seminars in line of his/ cretion of the GEP Board of Directors. her duties as an Instrument Operator to uplift his/her knowledge. (b) Orientation, Workshops and Seminars Certificates shall be is- MILLARD P. ARDINES DIANA CHRISTA G. MILLOZA SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY sued to recognize all participating Instrument Man / Woman Board of Director Board of Director Saturday, August 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 15 Balba inaugurates new Hinunangan Leyte 4th DEO completes police station and Maringal Hall medical health facilities CAMP RUPERTO ing to make it look modern. their class that will be pass KANGLEON,PALO,- Thus, the hall will serve as through the next genera- Leyte- The town of Hinun- a place where visitors of PRO8 tion of outstanding leaders. in Ormoc City angan in Southern Leyte can lounge and experience the A symbol of their class’ in- has a new police station ambiance at the peak of Camp tegrity, success and unwav- building which was inau- Ruperto K Kangleon. ering friendship. gurated last August 21. Balba said that PNP “This state-of-the-art Police Brigadier Gen- Police Chief PGen Archie buildings serve as a con- eral Bernabe Balba, po- Francisco Gamboa com- crete symbol of our desire lice regional director, said mends the people behind to provide the communi- that the construction of the success in the comple- ty as well as our personnel the Hinunangan munici- tion of the said buildings with an adequate structures pal police station Standard and expressing gratitude to and upgraded equipment,” “B/C” Building was made the 3 PRO-8 Regional Di- Balba said. on a 1,000 square meters rectors that left a legacy of (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) lot, with a project cost of P 5.29 million for the build- From COVID-19 crisis to module ing and P1.5 million for the perimeter fence, garage printing, Samar town moves on and drainage system. Another structure, called as Maringal Hall, Asst. District Irwin L. Antonio, Dr. Edmund Keirulf of City Health Office, May- located just inside the re- or Richard Gomez, District Engineer Lino Francisco C. Gonzalez, Engr. Joel gional police headquarters, Perez Chief Maintenance Section.(DPWH-Ormoc) was also inaugurated and was built at a cost of P 2.27 million with a floor area of ORMOC CITY- As mentation of local and na- Aristarco Doroy, Bureau 84.75 square meter. COVID-19 positive cases tional healthcare facilities of Maintenance (BOM) As a backgrounder, Ma- continue to surge in the through providing more Director Ernesto Grego- ringal is the class name of country, President Ro- venues for the treatment rio, Jr. in coordination Philippine Military Acad- MODULE PRINTING. Local government officials test new machines drigo R. Duterte tasked of COVID cases. with the Regional Direc- emy Class 1988 whose meant for printing of learning modules in Tarangnan, Samar. The the Department of Pub- The task force headed tors. members included Balba sleepy town of Tarangnan, Samar that used to be the epicenter of the lic Works and Highways by Undersecretary Emil In connection to this, health crisis in Eastern Visayas, is now shifting its effort to the print- and former Eastern Visayas (DPWH) through Sec- K. Sadain with mem- on August 27, 2020, police directors PM/Gen. ing of modules for learners after overcoming the worst chapter of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic in their area. retary Mark A. Villar as bers Bureau of Construc- Thursday, Leyte 4th Dionardo B. Carlos, PB/ (Photo courtesy of Mayor Arnel Tan) COVID health facilities tion (BOC) Director Eric District Engineer Lino Gen. Ferdinand O. Divina. czar. Ayapana and Asst. Direc- Francisco C. Gonzalez, During the incumben- TACLOBAN CITY – coronavirus disease 2019 Sec. Villar created a tor Edgar Garces, Bureau together with Assistant cy of Carlos, he concep- The sleepy town of Tarang- (COVID-19) pandemic in task force to facilitate aug- of Design (BOD) Director see Leyte 4th/page 19 ... tualized the said building, nan, Samar that used to be their area. which was continued by his the epicenter of the health This week, the local gov- successor, Divina, and fin- crisis in Eastern Visayas, ernment designated space Medical contingency amidst pandemic: ished by Balba introducing is now shifting its effort to at the town hall for the dis- additional features in the the printing of modules The anti-flu vaccination among public school teachers see From COVID-19/ design to further improve for learners after overcom- BY: LEJEB T. COLETE the aesthetics of the build- ing the worst chapter of page 17 ... Staying at the Modyular nga pag-aradman healthiest point in our daily lives is one Ni: ROSELDA L. GO of the most encour- aged physical state Pagkadako nga bunga, hatag hit edukasyon Distansyado nga panutdoan every good govern- Ha papel nga kinakaptan ha mga batan-on ment has to em- Magbibitbit hit kapawa ha usa nga nasyon Modyular nga pag-aradman phasize. With this Dire unta hapakyas hit yana nga sitwasyon Kanan DepEd ine nga kamanduan global health crisis Ha pagsulbar, ngaran hit pangeskwelahan everyone battles, Tungod hit hulga hine nga pandemya An mga liburan in nagpapahibaro Usa nga naapektuhan, inen mga bata providing urgent and free medical assis- contained by previous expe- tance is a sustainable charity to all suscep- riences or mishandled infor- Sugad man kag-anak, liwat asay pa Ug sugad man liwat, in nanginginyupo tible persons at stake. mation about fatal results of Ha pagpaeskwela may pagruhaduha Mga kag-anak magin aktibo Fortunately, among the government vaccination. Certain teachers Ha pagdesiplina, sugad man an pagsuhito employees the Philippine government have become apprehensive Kay baga boot dire, baga boot paiskwelahon amo iton kasugbong hit mga magturutdo Inen ira mga anak, nga puno hin ambisyon wishes to oversee are public school teach- about the quality of the shots ers in the field. they might receive, wheth- Pero ada an kawurok kon ano an pagbubuhaton Maalalay hit iyo anak, pag tul-id hit ulo In the education sector, teachers were er it would result to a rather Kay tungod hine nga ‘virus’ nga makatarapon Pag alagyam daw sugad pagin modelo given anti-flu vaccine shots in the month problematic health issues. kay ha kadali, ikaw it maestra ug sugad maestro of August 2020 since they are considered as Psychological uneas- Pero mga ginakanan ayaw anay kamo baribad Mga kag-anak, napabulig kami ha iyo Kay DepEd naghimo hin maupay nga pitad much vulnerable as other renowned medi- iness due to the stress cal and military front liners who try to win brought by the pandemic Kon ano nga panutdoan iton igwawadwad Pagbasa hit letra, pagkwenta hit numero over COVID-19. has affected the stable deci- Ginhan-ay, ginhapsay mga plano tinadtad Pagsurungpay hit tunog hiton alpabeto Notably, this proactive act among sions teachers desire to offer Sugad nala pananglitan, ha pukis nga grado health experts conveys that flu vaccina- for themselves. Dida han ginpalusad kanan IATF kamandoan Kay Modyular nga panutduan makuri hin duro Dayon an DepEd naghatag hin kabatonan tion matters at the time being. This was Most teachers have their perceived that it will prevent the devel- utmost subjective reasons Nakig-usa ha pagpuypoy, ha virus waray matapnan Tungod kay syahan pala, usa ine nga eksperemento opment of signs and symptoms similar to why they opt to get a shot or Mga magturutdo dayon pinanawagan Ha elementarya ug sekondarya nga grado COVID-19 as discussed by Dr. Arthur Ro- not to. Regardless of such, it Labot la hit ALS, kay ine hira lugod mga suhito man, an official of the Philippine Society is a commendable and re- Bag-ohon an paagi, sistema hit panutdoan Sugad man it SPED classes in nagpapangandam Distansyado nga pag-aram asay ipatuman for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases markable action from the (PSMID) during a media forum on Thurs- Department of Health that Mga nag-aaram, waray anay ha mga liburan An aton inen mga bugto ha alagyam nakinahanglan day, July 23, 2020. this free vaccination pro- Didto la anay ha tagsa-tagsa nga puy-anan Puno an pag intindi dire ta hingalimtan However, this medical support was pro- gram has continued its vi- Kay inen hira, aton man mga kabugtoan Waray face-to-face, tradisyunal nga pag-aram vided as a voluntary option for the teachers sion and mission to its de- whether they deem to comply or withdraw pendents which is of great Dire la anay mahampang hi Sir ngan hi Maam Modyular nga pag-aradman, ha ira man ipapatu- from the free vaccination supplied by the benefit in its correspondence Kundi sulod balay la anay iton mag-aalagyam man government. Following the safety protocol, with the present pandemic. Ug hin kakilala, ha leksyon maaram Sugad ha regular, nga mga kabataan medical practitioners were mandated to (Note: The author is Ada masusugad la anay, ine hira maatendiran conduct the activity per school. a Teacher I at Tacloban Sugad man pananagan, hin damo nga barasahon Ni nanay ngan tatay, ug hit kamaguranagan. Ha bug-os nga semana, hira magprinaktison Having been able to deal with other National Agricultural colleagues, it has been quite a concern by School-Senior High School, Ha kadam-an nga kapapilan, nga ira babatunon (Note: The author is a Teacher III of Lukay Elementary most teachers the anxiety that has been Tacloban City) Mayda mga printed, ug digitized nga arandamon School, II District, Alangalang, Leyte) 16 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Saturday, August 29, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE JOSEFINO EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE A. TANDINCO WITH WAIVER NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late TITA Y. DE LA CRUZ extrajudicial- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PAULO VELMONTE ly settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 3 bank deposits particularly described as; 1) extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a 2 properties of land particularly NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JOSEFINO A. TANDINCO extraju- Land Bank, branch under Account No. 2179-0009-65, Certificate of Time Deposit described as 1) Lot No. 14460 located at Brgy.Eastern, Hilongos, Leyte containing an dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Savings Account bank deposit at Land (Dollar) in the amount of $9,000.00; 2) Land Bank, Calbayog Branch under Account No. area of 245.09sq.m., covered by TD No. 1400200461R13; 2) Improvement erected on Lot Bank of the Philippines - Sagkahan Branch, Tacloban City and heir Jonas L. Tandinco 2171-0546-24, Peso Deposit with remaining balance of Php1,434,363.26 as of November 14460 covered by TD No. 14002-004. Per Doc No. 290, Page No. 59, Book No. XLIV, hereby WAIVED all rights and interest over the above-described personal property in 30, 2019; 3) Rural Bank, Calbayog Branch under Account No. 02-00089-8, Peso Deposit Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Ma. Lourdes Madula-Vilbar. favor of SAMANTHA EDEN L. TANDINCO. Per Doc No. 217, Page No. 43, Book No. with remaining balance of Php221,378.66. Per Doc No. 413, Page No. 83, Book No. XXX- LSDE: Aug 29, Sept 5 & 12, 2020 XVI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Blanche Astilla-Salino. IX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Alex R. Gelera. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ESTEBAN B. TIU extrajudicially set- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late CRISPINA C. TUANDO extrajudicially tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a 1/2 undivided portion of conjugal share parcel of settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 3170, Pcs-8 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PASCUAL MORANTE AND SIM- land designated as Lot No. 10632, Case 12, Cad 407 containing an area of 123 square situated at Brgy. Uguiao, Jaro, Leyte containing an area of 33,490 square meters, more or PLICIA N. MORANTE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a meters, more or less with Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-42880 situated at Brgy. less. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of CLARISSA BROSAS ADLAWAN parcel of land situated at Brgy. Talalora, Tanauan, Leyte designated as Lot No. 11891, Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of FAR EAST NOBLE as vendee of the undivided portion appertaining the above-described property. Per Doc No. Case 36, Cad 407, Cad 505 covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo No. P-65112 HOUSE, INC represented by Executive Vice-President GENEVIEVE ANNE G. GO as 065, Page No. 013, Book No. XVII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Sixto G. Azcarraga. with an area of 26,732 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in vendee of the above-described property including the conjugal and hereditary share of Ma- LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 favor MERLYN AUSTRIA OVERMYER as vendee of of the above-described prop- ria Bella Dumas Tiu. Per Doc No. 499, Page No. 101, Book No. I, Series of 2019. Notary erty. Per Doc No. 413, Page No. 84, Book No. VII, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Public Atty.Eric De Veyra. LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept 5, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE Aljim Denver M. Arcueno. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 OF A PORTION OF LAND DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ISIDRA B. AMANTIO extrajudicially EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF ESTATE SOFIA DUMDUM VILLALINO WITH EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of Residential Land at Brgy. Tinambacan NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late AURELIA N. LURICA AND JUAN Sur, Tinambacan District, Calbayog City under Assessment Real Property (ARP) No. 99- NERVES extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land partic- AND ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF AN UNSEGREGATED 03002-00493 designated as Cad Lot 6715 containing an area of 402 square meters, more ularly described as Lot No. 2571, Case 9, Cad. 566-D located at Brgy. Lamak, Hilongos, or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of RONALD CHAVAS married to CZARE- PORTION OF A REGISTERED PARCEL OF LAND ANAH OLIVE C. CHAVAS as vendee of a portion with an area of 202 square meters from Leyte containing an area of 12,527sq.m., covered by OCT No. P-33055. Per Doc No. 98, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SOFIA DUMDUM VILLALINO ex- the above-described property. Per Doc No. 415, Page No. 89, Book No. XXXV , Series of Page No. 08, Book No. II, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Lemuel Jan M. Nerves. trajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over an unsegregated portion of a regis- 2020. Notary Public Atty. Alex R. Gelera. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 LSDE: Aug 29, Sept 5 & 12, 2020 tered parcel of land designated as Lot 1841-F, Psd- 245077 being a portion of 1841 cov- ered by TCT No. T-12768 under TD No. 2012-01-0015-03852 containing an area of 1,115 SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF square meters located at Brgy. San Jose, Tacloban City. A Deed of Sale was executed in NOTICE is hereby given that MIRANDA O. BONGUIT, ROMEO M. ORTIZ, RE- ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND favor of SPS. ANTHONY KENT ABRENICA AND ROBINA RAMOS ABRENICA as NATO M. ORTIZ AND RODOLFO M . ORTIZ heirs of the late AURORA O. VELASCO NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MARCELINA YANOLA extrajudicial- vendees of a portion from the above-described property containing 105 square meters. Per Doc No. 160, Page No. 33, Book No. IV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Amabelle J. , do hereby appoint, name and constitute our co-heir AZUCENA O. VIOJAN to be our true ly settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land identified as Cad Lot No. 9262 Salino-Darantinao. LSDE: August 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 and lawful attorney-in-fact to act on our behalf to perform and execute any of the follow- located at Brgy. Sto. Nino, Hilongos, Leyte under TD No. 14040-00164 R13 with an area ing act, deed and thing to wit: 1) To transact business with the office of the Metrobank of of 33,050.17sq.m., A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of MANOLO JAMERO SAN- the Philippines, Calbayog Branch, Calbayog City, Samar to withdraw or close the Account CHEZ as vendee of a portion measuring 12,915sq.m. from the above-described property. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE balance of Php419,731.06 with Account Number 294-3-29428872-5; 2) To do all other acts, Per Doc No. 408, Page No. 83, Book No. 10, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Lemuel NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. AURELIO O. COLARTE AND deeds, matters and things whatsoever as fully and effectually to all intents and purpose. Per Jan M. Nerves. LSDE: Aug 29, Sept 5 & 12, 2020 PILAR A. COLARTE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of Doc No. 468, Page No. 94, Book No. XXXVI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Alex R. agricultural land located at Brgy. Cantuhaon, , Leyte designated as Cad Lot No. Gelera. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE 8641, Cad 519-D with TD No. 08-31020-00031 R13, OCT No. P-67872 with a total land NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SIMPLICIA CAÑEDA extrajudicially area of 1.6633 hectares, more or less. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 713, Case SPS. ELMER S. AYING AND MA. SYLVIA C. AYING as vendees of the 1/5 portion DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE 7, Cad 822-D situated at Brgy. Malbog, Tolosa, Leyte containing an area of 473 square from the above-described property with an area of 3,326.50 square meters. Per Doc No. OF ALWIN G. QUEBEC meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. ALFREDO A. ROBEDILLO III 321, Page No. 66, Book No. 160, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Melinda C. Domael NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALWIN G. QUEBEC extrajudicially AND CHERRY LYN D. ROBEDILLO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc Quiambao. LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 conjugal shares of properties and 2 bank deposits No. 206, Page No. 43, Book No. III, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Granney Varona. particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land designated as Lot 1, Block 9, Pcs-08-000191 LSDE: Aug 15, 22 & 29, 2020 DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE situated at Brgy. Caibaan & Marasbaras, Tacloban City covered by TCT No. T-61407 con- taining an area of 204sq.m., more or less,; 2) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2-B, Psd EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE 08-034471-D located at Brgys. of Anibong and Nula-Tula, Tacloban City with TCT No. 122- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. PANTALEON CINCO AND 2016001335 containing an area of 182 square meters, more or less; 3) Savings Account with WITH ABSOLUTE SALE CONSORCIA CINCO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of number 006050126274 at BDO SM Savemore Tacloban in the amount of Php1,205,985.01; NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late RUFINO L. BANAWA, SR AND RO- land comprising an area of 100 square meters located at Brgy. Sto Nino, Tanauan, Leyte 4) Savings Account with number 006050125561 at SM Savemore Tacloban in the amount of SARIO C. BANAWA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and partitioned over a parcel of designated as Lot 1410-C being a portion of the real property designated as Lot No. 1410, Php813,609.00. Per Doc No. 313, Page No. 64, Book No. III, Series of 2020. Notary Public land with OCT No. P-42350, Lot 5, Psu-08-004801 with an area of 13,032 square meters. A Cad 505 covered by TD No. 38050-00089-R13 formerly (TD No. 00085 R-12) with an Atty. Harold S. Mape. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. RENE BALLESTEROS AND ATTY. HAZEL area containing .1289 hectare. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of ALVIN BALLESTEROS as vendee of of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 45, Page No. V. CINCO AND HAIDEE GERILLA CINCO as vendee of the above-described property. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH CONFIRMATION 9, Book No. I, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Earvene Jared S. Cunanan. Per Doc No. 467, Page No. 99, Book No. VI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Isagani LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 S. Espada. OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MARIA ALIDO extrajudicially settled, DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land situated at So. Canuctan, Brgy. Maypangdan, Borongan City, Eastern Samar covered by ARP No. 08-035-00440/ PIN: 037- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late OSCAR TUPA ARALAR extrajudi- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late OSCAR P. FLORES extrajudicially 230-035-06-059 designated as Survey No. 11938-G & 10944-E, Lot No. 059, Block No. 06 cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 bank deposits particularly described as; 1) settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 5956-C of the containing an area 6,437 square meters and heirs hereby CONFIRMED 3 portions of land BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) Justice Romualdez Branch, Tacloban City; 2) Philippine Nation- subdivision plan, Psd-08-001984 approved as a non-subdivision project being a portion of was sold containing 481 sq.m., 681 sq.m. & 500 sq.m.,, unto SPS. JOSE IVAN DAYAN C. al Bank (PNB) Justice Romualdez Branch, Tacloban City. Per Doc No. 133, Page No. 28, Lot 5956 situated at Brgy. Sagcahan, Tacloban City, Leyte covered by TCT No. T-2761 AGDA & ROWENA L. AGDA from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 490, Page Book No. VI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Kenneth B. Fabila, CPA. containing an area of 1,664 square meters. Per Doc No. 294, Page No. 60, Book No. I, No. 88, Book No, XXVI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Charles B. Culo, CPA. Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Kenneth Spice Medalla De Veyra. LSDE: Aug. 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 LSDE: Aug 15, 22 & 29, 2020 LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that LUCENA T. ATERRADO heirs of the late GORGONIA NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late INES CASTILLANO AND LUIS T. ATERRADO executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a 1/9 portion parcel of land des- CAPITO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late WENEFREDO LIM extrajudicially set- ignated as Lot No. 2440-A-9 being a portion of Lot No. 2440 situated at Brgy. Sta. Ana, La at Ando, Borongan City covered by Certificate of Title No. RP-1429(8077). A Deed of Ab- tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Hinabuyan, , Paz, Leyte covered by TCT No. T-2732 containing an area of 19,175 square meters, more or solute Sale was executed in favor of MARILYN CAPITO-POTTER as vendee of a portion Leyte covered by OCT NO. P-32584 under TD No. 05-41019-00372 with an area of 382 less. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of SPS. JAIME G. MASAYON AND of land consisting of 1990sq.m. from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 392, Page square meters and heirs hereby CONFIRMED the above-described property to DENNIS ZENAIDA A. MASAYON as vendee of the above-described portion of property. Per Doc No. 60, Book No. XVI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Celestina A. Cabato. No. 326, Page No. 20, Book No. XCV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Edgardo Ener- LIM SY. Per Doc No. 285, Page No. 57, Book No. 67, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 lan. LSDE: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2020 Alejandro R. Diongzon. LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that ELENA BOHOL married to ROLANDO BOHOL sur- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ANTONIO VELOSO AND LEOPOLDA NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ARTURO NAVIDAD GLORIA extra- viving heir of the late SPS. INIEGO GREFIEL AND MARCELINA C. GREFIEL executed MANTUA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land desig- judicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 3 bank deposits particularly described an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 486, Case-02, nated as Lot No. 8225 situated at Barrio Caridad, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 954 as; 1) RCBC Tacloban, Savings Account No. 0000001466406496 with an existing bal- Cad. 986 situated at Brgy. Catato, Marabut, Samar under OCT No. 20167 containing an square meters under TCT No. T-16073 and heirs hereby transfer a portion of 743 square ance of Php30,895.89; 2) Metrobank Burgos Tacloban, Time Deposit Account No. 205-1- area of 6,825 square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 189, Page No. 39, Book No. VII, 20501265-4 amounting to Php235,000.00; 3) Metrobank Burgos Tacloban, Time Deposit meters by way of donation unto MARIA PAZ M. VELOSO from the above-described parcel Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ronelito O. Ticoy. Account No. 205-1-20501059-7 amounting to Php225,000.00. Per Doc No. 366, Page No. of land. Per Doc No. 412, Page No. 80, Book No. II, Series of 2014. Notary Public Atty. Jose 75, Book No. 1 Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Julio A. Sebandal Renante R. Terre. LSDE: Aug 15, 22 & 29, 2020 AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that CELERINA L. DALUT surviving heir of the late MER- CEDES L. DALUT executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over 2 parcels of land particular- WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FEDERICO R. SERAFIN extrajudicially ly described as; 1) A parcel of land described as Lot 1, Psu-08-004760 containing an area of NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late VIRGILIO BOHOL AND SATURNI- settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 748 with im- NO BOHOL extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a residential land sit- 14,656 square meters covered by F.P.A. No. (083742) 7 situated at Brgy. Linao, San Isidro, provements situated at in then Municipality now Baybay City, Leyte with TCT No. T-22791 uated at Brgy. Guerrero, Bato, Leyte under TD No. 08-06-0002-00361 containing an area Leyte; 2) A parcel of residential land designated as Cad Lot No. 2276 situated at Brgy. Lin- containing an area of 490 square meters or less and heirs hereby CONFIRMED the said sale of 1,140 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of SPS. VICTOR ao, San Isidro, Leyte containing an area of 750 square meters, more or less under TD No. unto SPS. MARVIN B. LIM AND N IMFA ROSALES LIM. Per Doc No. 248, Page No. 42, EMAN YAP AND JOVELYN S. YAP as vendee of a portion containing 144 square meters 08-33-0013-00325. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of MARIETA A. SALPURA as from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 279, Page No. 56, Book No. 51, Series of Book No. XLI, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. vendee of the above-described properties. Per Doc. No. 59, Page No. 12, Book 2019. Notary Public Atty. Rico E. Aureo. AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION No. LII, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Octavius L. Labtic. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that ABSALON YEPES CUESTA sole heir of the late CATALINA YEPES NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late RODOLFO D. PORTEROS extrajudi- executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel 2 parcels of land located at Brgy. San Victor, Republic of the said petition to be sufficient cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land designated as Tanauan, Leyte particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 15012 containing Philippines in form and substance, it is Lot No. 4679 situated at Brgy. San Diego, Alangalang, Leyte containing an area of 11.7207 an area of 3,376.87 square meters, more or less covered by TD No. 00317-R12; 2) A parcel of land des- REGIONAL COURT, hereby ordered the initial hectares covered by TD No. 08-02044-00071-R13. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor ignated as Cad Lot No. 15037 containing an area of 3,065.65 square meters, more or less covered by TD hearing be set on November of MELVIN L. CONTAPAY as vendee of a certain parcel of land as above-described. Per No. 00318-R12; Per Doc No. 301, Page 62, Book No. VIII, Series of 2009. Notary Public Atty. Benjamin BRANCH 7 4, 2020 at 8:30 o’clock in the Doc No. 112, Page No. 24, Book No. XCVIII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Edwin M. Granada. LSDE: Aug 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2020 Eight Judicial Region morning. B. Jumadiao. Bulwagan Ng Let this order be pub- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE lished at the expense of the AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ANSELMO T. ATERRADO extrajudicially settled, Katarungan NOTICE is hereby given that ELENA BOHOL married to ROLANDO BOHOL sur- partitioned and adjudicated over a 1/9 portion of a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2440-A-8 situated Magsaysay Blvd., petitioner in Leyte Samar viving heir of the late SPS. INIEGO GREFIEL AND MARCELINA C. GREFIEL executed at Barrio Sta. Ana, La Paz, Leyte covered by TCT No. T-2732 containing an area of 19,175 square meters, Tacloban City Daily Express a newspaper an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 486, Case-02, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. JAIME G. MASAYON AND ZENAIDA A. of general circulation in the Cad. 986 situated at Brgy. Catato, Marabut, Samar under OCT No. 20167 containing an MASAYON as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 2093, Page No. 75, Book No. XLII, Province of Leyte and in area of 6,825 square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 189, Page No. 39, Book No. VII, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Edgardo M. Enerlan. IN RE: PETITION the City of Tacloban once a Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ronelito O. Ticoy. FOR DECLARATION week for three (3) consecu- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH PARTITION EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF ABSENCE OF tive weeks. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late RODOLFO NEVADO AND ANGELITO A. NE- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BENITO HALLERA, FLOREN- DEATH OF Sheriff Elias N. Acosta VADO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land identified as Cad Lot TINA VEGA, ANSELMO VEGA AND PEDRO GERMANO extrajudicially settled, ANTONIO GAPUL is hereby ordered to cause partitioned and adjudicated over 10 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A par- No. 3232 located at Brgy. Bung-aw, Hilongos, Leyte declared for taxation under TD No. 04010-00623 the posting of this Order in R13 covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-73074 with a total land area of 11,620 square INCISO cel of land designated as under TD No. 06000400160 situated at Brgy, Kalanggaman, three (3) conspicuous places Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 32 (31) with an area of 189 square meters; 2) A meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of LEONILO A. NOPAL as vendee of the above-described ANA B. LUDO- residential building under TD No. 06000400385 situated at Brgy. Kalanggaman, Bato, property. Per Doc No. 111, Page No. 22, Book No. LXIX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Rosarie in the last known address of Leyte erected in Cad Lot No. 32 (31) with a market value of Php441,780 and Assessed A. Peteros-Phua. INCISO the absentee. Value at Php88,100; 3) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003200123 Petitioner. situated at Brgy, Tugas, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 3169 with an area of 26,059 SO ORDERED. square meters; 4) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003200124 situated DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE AMONG HEIRS SP. PROC Case No. ISSUED in the Cham- at Brgy, Tugas, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 3170 with an area of 1,489 square NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. PABLO CUMPIO CINCO AND EUSEBIA R-TAC-20-00541-SP bers on the 5th day of Au- meters; 5) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003200125 situated at Brgy, MERCADO CERENA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of coco land lo- For: gust, 2020 at Bulwagan Ng Tugas, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 3171 with an area of 1,025 square meters; 6) cated at Brgy. Sto Nino, Tanauan, Leyte designated as Lot No. 16399, Case 2, Cad 505 embraced by OCT Katarungan, Magsaysay A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06001300063 situated at Brgy, Daanlung- No. P-36837 covered by TD No. 00108-R12 containing an area of 3,887 square meters. Per Doc No. 320, PRESUMPTIVE Boulevard, Tacloban City. sod, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 01 with an area of 6,000 square meters; 7) A Page No. 65, Book No. IV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Isagani S. Espada. DEATH parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003200328 situated at Brgy, Tugas, Bato, (SGD) Leyte designated as Lot No. 3164 with an area of 12,379 square meters; 8) A parcel of x------x EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE OF REAL PROPERTY HON. EMELINDA R. land designated as under TD No. 06000500188 situated at Brgy, Tinago, Bato, Leyte O R D E R designated as Lot No. 03, Survey No. 1126 with an area of 692 square meters; 9) A NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BRUNO ASIS AND EDUARDO R. ASIS extrajudi- MAQUILAN parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003000162 situated at Brgy. Tabunok, cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located at Campesao, Borongan, Eastern Before this court is a pe- Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 13, Survey No. 1412 with an area of 4,469 square Samar embraced under OCT No. 655 designated as Lot No. 3941, Case 1, Cad 434-D containing an area tition to declare the presump- Assisting Judge meters; 10) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003000163 situated at of 626 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of MARILYN C. BORAC as tive death of one ANTONIO LSDE: August 22, 29 & Sept. Brgy. Tabunok, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 12, Survey No. 1411 with an area vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 334, Page No. 68, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2020. of 3,740 square meters; Per Doc No. 157, Page No. 32, Book No. XXXIII, Series of GAPUL-INCISO filed by Ana 5, 2020 2019. Notary Public Atty. Josenilo Marquez Reoma. Notary public Atty. Charles B. Culo, CPA. LSDE: Aug. 22, 29 & Sept 5, 2020 B. Ludo-Inciso. Finding the Saturday, August 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 17

mar will supply vegetables DPWH concretes road to Mahagnao Farmer... In Eastern Samar, the to Catbalogan District Jail Volcano Natural Park in ...from Page 11 San Gabriel Agrarian Re- and Basey Municipal Jail, In Southern Leyte, the form Beneficiaries Cooper- while the Alemeria Seafar- ative in Borongan City and ers Multi-Purpose Coop- BURAUEN, Leyte – Magapso Irrigators Asso- the Camagting Agricultural erative in Almeria, Biliran, The Department of Pub- ciation in Sogod, the Asso- Association in Balangiga will supply vegetables to lic Works and Highways ciation of Farmers and Ad- will supply vegetables to the Naval District Jail. (DPWH)-Leyte Second vocates of Organic Farming district jails based in their “We are able to help District Engineering Of- and the Buenapama Agrar- area, while the FEA-Agrar- farmers and also ensure fice completes the road ian Reform Beneficiaries, ian Reform Cooperative in regular supply of nutri- concreting project lead- both in Bontoc will pool Salcedo, will supply poultry tious food for these facili- ing to Mahagnao Volcano their harvested vegetables and pork products to Gui- ties,” Aya-ay said. Natural Park in Barangay to meet the demand of So- uan District Jail. The regional office Mahagnao, this town. god District Jail. The Allen Organic Rais- said the DOH, DSWD, The P96.5 million proj- The Carnaga Multi-Pur- ers in Allen and Balat-Balud Department of Agricul- ect involves 1.6 kilometers area and is abounded by only to the residents but pose Cooperative in St. Farmers Association in Bo- ture, Department of the road concreting, 823.7 lin- natural wonders, includ- to the motorists and tour- Bernard and the Hantag bon, both in Northern Sa- Interior and Local Gov- ear meters of drainage ca- ing a dormant volcano, a ists as well. The Mahagnao Farmers Multi-Purpose mar, will supply milled rice ernment, and the Bureau nal and 1,846.2 cubic me- freshwater and an acidic Volcano National Park has Cooperative will supply and vegetables to Catarman of Jail Management and ters of stone masonry. lake, waterfalls, hot springs been declared a national vegetables to San Juan Dis- District Jail and the provin- Penology signed a mem- “This road concret- and a diversity of flora and natural park since 1937. trict Jail and Maasin City cial office of the Depart- orandum of understand- ing project is essential to fauna. (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) Jail, respectively. ment of Social Welfare and ing to support and extend attract more tourists to In Tacloban City, the NOTICE OF AUCTION Development (DSWD), re- the necessary assistance to visit our region and expe- nearest urban center, there All unredeemed pledges left during the month of April 2020 of the ff CEBUANA LHUILLIER PAWNSHOP branches will be sold at Public Auction on September 4, spectively. ARBOs in marketing their rience the natural beauty are public utility transport 2020 The Hilaba Farmers As- products. of our environment,” said plying the Tacloban – Dag- at Palengke Central, Calanipawan Road, Barangay Calanipawan, Tacloban City, Leyte (7:00 am) o Palengke Central, Calanipawan Road, Barangay Calanipawan, Tacloban City, sociation in Marabut, Sa- (GERICO SABALZA/PNA) OIC-Assistant District ami – Burauen or Tacloban Leyte Engineer Francisco Robin, -Dulag – Burauen route. o 219 M.H. del Pilar St., Tacloban City, Leyte o National Highway, Brgy 77, Marasbaras, Tacloban City From COVID-19... schools with their own Jr. From the town proper o Real St. Sagcahan 1 Bgy. No. 56, Tacloban City printers. o Brgy 84. San Jose, Tacloban City ...from Page 15 Robin added that the of Burauen, the park is ac- o Duptours Compound, Door 3, Rodolfo Hotel, Sto. Niño St., Bargy 24, Tacloban City, This week, Tan has di- project will also be benefi- cessible by municipal and Leyte rected the immediate dis- o LEVEL 3 l3-354, Abucay, Tacloban, Leyte tribution of bond papers cial to the locales of Brgy. barangay roads where mo- o 66 P. Gomez St., Tacloban City and printing of modules tribution of bond papers o 39 P. Zamora St., Tacloban City to all schools. The number Mahagnao as this would torcycles can be hired from o Rovic Bldg. Cor. P. Zamora & M.H. Del Pilar Sts., Tacloban City using two newly-acquired Burauen bus terminal. o 2041 level 3 tenant 310 National high way, Tabuan, Marasbaras, Tacloban City, Leyte, 6500 varies on the student pop- provide them convenience at #18 C. Real St., Brgy. Nalibunan, , Leyte (8:30 am) copiers. This is the same in their transportation Travel time is approximate- o #18 C. Real St., Brgy. Nalibunan, Abuyog, Leyte space used for the packag- ulation per campus. This is of goods to and from the ly 45 minutes. o 37 Real St., Nalibunan, Abuyog, Leyte ing of relief goods, accord- in preparation for the im- at 576 Real St., Brgy Baybay, , Leyte (8:00 am) plementation of blended town proper. The park can also be o 576 Real St., Brgy Baybay, Carigara, Leyte ing to the local government. o Real Street, Baybay, Carigara, Leyte learning during a health Located about 66 kilo- reached from the town at San Jose St., Brgy. 6, Guiuan, Eastern Samar (8:00 am) “We have already start- crisis. proper of Lapaz passing o San Jose St., Brgy. 6, Guiuan, Eastern Samar ed the initial reproduction meters away from Taclo- o San Nicolas St., Guiuan, Eastern Samar The local government ban City, the Mahagnao through Barangay Bo- at Rizal Street, Poblacion, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte (8:00 am) of modules. By September, o Rizal Street, Poblacion, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte we will allow all teachers to has no report yet on the Volcano Natural Park has cawon. Thus the project o National Highway, Poblacion, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte number of teachers and an area of 635 hectare land will be of great help not at Abad St., Brgy. Smo. Rosario, Naval, Biliran (8:30 am) print colored materials by o Abad St., Brgy. Smo. Rosario, Naval, Biliran schedule. The printing for students when contacted o Vicentillo St., Naval, Biliran by the Philippine News o G/F Unit 6 Prince Superstore, Caneja St., Padre Inocentes Garcia, Naval, Biliran teachers is unlimited and o Padre Inocentes St., Naval, Biliran, Leyte it’s free,” Mayor Arnel Tan Agency. Education in the better normal of Maragongdong at Real St., Brgy. Sto Niño Alang-Alang, Leyte (8:00 am) Tarangnan was the at DZ Romualdez St., Brgy. Poblacion, District IV, Babatngon, Leyte (8:00 am) said in a social media post at San Lorenzo St. Brgy 5, Balangiga Eastern Samar (7:00 am) most affected area in East- Elementary School Dagami North District at Door #3 Burgos St. corner Peñaranda St., District V, Barugo, Leyte (8:00 am) on Thursday. at San Roque St., Burauen,Leyte (8:00 am) The local government ern Visayas during the at National Highway, Brgy Poblacion, Culaba, Biliran (8:00 am) first wave of COVID-19 By: CONRADO O. HIMZON at Cor. Capt. Cidad & Kempis Sts., Market Site, Dulag, Leyte (8:00 am) has initially allocated at San Jose St., Barangay 6, Poblacion, General Mc Arthur, Eastern Samar (8:00 am) P500,000 for the acquisi- infections in the region. “Education is the key to Maragongdong ES called at National Highway, Brgy 8, Giporlos, Eastern Samar (8:00 am) The town had its first at 1234 Real St., Pob. District II, La Paz, Leyte (8:00 am) tion of copiers and bond success” a meeting, teachers informed at Acebedo Ave., Brgy. Cavite East, Palo, Leyte (8:00 am) papers. two confirmed cases on o Acebedo Ave., Brgy. Cavite East, Palo, Leyte In this pandemic, the their parents to provide the The same amount will April 7. They are person- progress of our children’s needed materials that will be o Unit 7A WH Building , corner National Highway and Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte be spent next month for nel of the 10-bed Tarang- education is at a stake we used during their lessons at at Navy Road, Brgy 6 Poblacion, Salcedo, Eastern Samar (8:00 am) at Bungcaras Cor. Rizal Sts., Poblacion, San Juan, Southern, Leyte (7:30 am) the purchase of additional see From COVID-19 / have to maintain and sus- home. at Real St., Brgy. San Roque, Tanauan, Leyte (8:30 am) tain their pedagological de- Teachers in every grade at Rizal St., Brgy. District II Poblacion, Hinundayan, Southern Leyte (8:00 am) bond papers and inks for page 19 ... velopment. level created a group chat and at Unit No. 2 Marcus Navalta Commercial Building, National Highway San Isidro, Biliran, Biliran (7:00 am) Teachers will have to asked parents phone num- at Lotao Zone, Barangay Himatagon, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte (7:00 am) Gabaldon building of Salvador Central make great adjustments and bers to be used in dissemi- at 215 Zone 1 Barangay Lemon, , Leyte (8:00 am) at Serafin Marabut St, Brgy. Baybay, Basey, Samar (8:00 am) School underwent repair works adaptations in teaching, nating whatever information at #408 Real St. Brgy.1 Jaro, Leyte (8:00 am) while parents will now play the school is having to avoid at Provincial Road cor. San Pedro st. Brgy. Binong to-an Poblacion Norte , Maripipi Biliran (8:00 am) BY: VILMA S. AMANTE a significant role in guid- physical to each other. at #77 Rizal Street, Brgy. Poblacion Zone II, Mayorga, Leyte (8:30 am) ing their children as well as During the school road at 1 Abenis Street, Brgy. D-2, Borongan, Eastern Samar (8:30 am) The Gabaldon building of Salvador working more closely with map learning continuity o 1 Abenis Street, Brgy. D-2, Borongan, Eastern Samar Central School was repaired with a to- o Real St., Brgy E, Borongan City, Eastern Samar teachers. plan presented to parents o P. Limbauan St., Brgy. H, Borongan City, Eastern Samar tal construction cost of P3,819,379.11 Maragongdong Elemen- and other stakeholders. They at RC Bldg., Magsaysay Blvd., P-1, East Awang, Calbayog City, Western Samar (8:30 am) by JC Bulders and Construction Sup- o RC Bldg., Magsaysay Blvd., P-1, East Awang, Calbayog City, Western Samar tary School (ES) is doing all fully pledged their support o Cinemar 2 Bldg., Phase 2 Magsaysay Blvd., Brgy. Balud Calbayog City Western Samar plies whose project is Restoration/Re- the mandates in prepara- for the opening of classes on o J.D. Avelino St., Brgy Central, Calbayog City habilitation of Gabaldon Build- o Navarro St. Brgy. Central, Calbayog City, Samar tions for the opening of the October 5, 2020 following at J.P. Rizal St., Barangay Lapu-lapu, Catarman, Northern Samar (8:00 am) ing. New Normal Education. the health protocols set by o J.P. Rizal St., Barangay Lapu-lapu, Catarman, Northern Samar The repair of the building Teachers and School the Inter Agency Task Force o 121 Emilio Jacinto St., Brgy. Molave, Catarman, Northern Samar o Veterans St., Brgy. Narra, Catarman, Northern Samar started on November 6, 2019 and Head attended different we- (IATF). o Lot 42, Block 2, Capitol Road, Brgy. Dalakit, Catarman, Northern Samar this was funded by the Depart- binars in the social media to Maragongdong ES to- at Del Rosario Street Catbalogan City Western Samar. (8:30 am) o Del Rosario Street Catbalogan City Western Samar ment of Education. enhance their knowledge in gether with the parents and o Allen Ave., Brgy. 3, Catbalogan City, Western Samar the better Normal. stakeholders head up high o San Bartolome St., Catbalogan, Western Samar The renovation and resto- o Purok 2, Brgy. Maulong, Catbalogan, Western Samar Maragongdong ES craft- to overcome challenges and at Maharlika Highway, Brgy Rawis, 2nd District, Laoang, N. Samar (8:00 am) ration of the Gabaldon building is to end this March 2020. ed a Continuity Plan that face the new normal which o Maharlika Highway, Brgy Rawis, 2nd District, Laoang, N. Samar After the repair, the Gabaldon building with will serve as a blue print in brings us the realization that o Dulay St., Brgy., Baybay, Laoang, Norhern Samar at Rizal St., Kinabranan 1, Allen, Northern Samar (8:30 am) three very wide rooms, will be the conference room, managing the school for the no matter how hard were go- at Brgy 5, Poblacion, Calbiga, Western Samar (8:30 am) opening of classes on Octo- ing through, always remem- at National Road, Brgy 4, Can-avid, Eastern Samar (8:30 am) clinic room and ICT room. at 443 543rd ECB St., Poblacion, Dolores, Eastern Samar (8:30 am) ber 5, 2020. ber unity and camaraderie at San Roque St., Brgy Burabod 2, Gandara, Western Samar (8:30 am) (Note: The author is a Teacher III of Salvador Central Teaching staff of Mara- set forth to overcome every at #211 Salvacion St., Adriatico Complex, Brgy Cataogan, Lavezares, Northern Samar School, Tanauan III District, Tanauan, Leyte) (8:30 am) gongdong ES crafted Bud- endeavor. at Cor. Osmena & Loste Sts. Brgy 5 Pob., Llorente Eastern Samar (8:30 am) get of Lessons (BOL), and Stay clean, stay healthy, at Brgy Tiguib, Oras, Eastern Samar (8:30 am) at Brgy Buray, Paranas, W. Samar (8:30 am) DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE made a worksheets/ Learn- stay ready and stay share. at Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Dolores, Pinabacdao, Western Samar (8:30 am) NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ANATACIO MONTAÑO extraju- ing Activity Sheets for their (Note: The author is a at Maharlika Highway, Brgy Alegria, San Isidro Northern Samar (8:30 am) dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land located at at Brgy West, San Jose, Northern Samar (8:30 am) Brgy. Libertad, Palo, Leyte designated as Cadastral Lot No. 8896 with TD No. 08-30- Learners based on the new Teacher III of Maragong- at San Isidro St., Poblacion Zone 6, 2nd District, San Roque N. Samar (8:30 am) 0024-00397 containing an area of 4,276 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was curriculum standard/ Most dong Elementary School, at Desoloc St., Brgy. Mara-mara, Sulat, Eastern Samar (8:30 am) executed in favor of HILARION C. OLIVER III as vendee of a portion of land with an area Essential Learning Compe- Dagami North District, at Real St., Brgy 2, Taft, Eastern Samar (7:00 am) of 2,807 square meters from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 133, Page No. 28, at F. De Asis St., Brgy. 1, Poblacion, Catubig, Northern Samar (7:00 am) Book No. XV, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Enrico Asis. tency (MELC). Dagami, Leyte) at 7th Transversal Street, Brgy. 4, San Policarpio, Eastern Samar (8:00 am) LSDE: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2020 18 Leyte Samar Daily Express Saturday, August 29, 2020 Saturday, August 29, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 19

Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico “Mic” L. Petilla was the guest speaker of the joint meeting of municipal nutrition action officers and barangay nutrition scholars and municipal federation presidents on August 20,2020 participated by 40 MNAO’s. The meeting was held at the view deck of the Macarthur Park Candahug, Palo, Leyte. (Gina P. Gerez)

From COVID-19... liners. The construction Leyte 4th... of the project amounted ...from Page 17 Robin inspects infrastructure ...from Page 15 to P15 million which was completed ahead of its nan Community Hospital District Engineer Irwin L. who got the virus from completion date through projects of the district Antonio spearheaded the their co-worker, a doctor the efforts of Leyte 4th turn-over of the medical BURAUEN, Leyte maintenance of tertiary Along with Robin from Calbayog City, who District Congresswoman health facilities for front- – OIC-Assistant Dis- roads in La Paz-Javier-Bi- were head engineers of traveled early this year to Lucy Marie Torres-Go- line health care workers in trict Engineer Francisco to road section. the district – Norberto Metro Manila. mez, Ormoc City Mayor Barangay Dolores, Ormoc Robin, Jr. of the Depart- “Amidst the threat of Boco, Rochel Hermano, Between April to May, Richard Gomez, and Tin- City. ment of Public Works the corona virus disease Cielo Barcelo, Michael about half of confirmed gog Partylist headed by Covid-19 patients in East- These two structures, and Highways –Leyte (COVID-19) pandemic, Cabangisan and Lorie Yedda Romualdez. ern Visayas are from Ta- with 28 rooms has a total Second District Engi- the department ensures Bel Alicando. DPWH is hopeful rangnan. capacity of 56 beds which neering Office inspected that project implementa- The district office is that this facilites will aid Discrimination para- also includes a nurse sta- various project of the tion should conforms to task to implement 29 our frontline health care lyzed local governance and tion, separate toilets and district. the plans and program of projects under GAA workers who are risking virus-infected health work- baths, kitchen, laundry Among these proj- works,” said Robin. FY 2020 amounting their lives to help curb ers are among the ordeals area, and an infirmary. ects were the construc- Robin has directed the to P407.425 million of faced by the town between down the transimission Each room is equip tion of Luan seawall contractor to speed up which 21 are already April and May. of the Corona Virus Dis- with an air-conditioning in Brgy. Luan, Dulag, project implementation completed while 9 are In the past five months, ease (COVID-19) in our unit to give comfort and Leyte; flood control and of flood control systems still ongoing. (PR) the town has recorded 55 country. (PR) convenience to our front- drainage system in Hi- as rainy seasons begins. cases, including 45 recov- buga and Balire river ba- eries and two deaths. As of sin at Brgy. Sta. Ana, La August 26, there are only ELECTRONIC BINGO ERRATUM eight active cases left. Paz & Mac Arthur, Leyte Today is your lucky day!!! Department of Agrarian Reform, Notice of Coverage, Tarangnan, home to Try your Luck, Relax and Feel respectively. Landowner: Juan Adolfo, Title No. OCT-P-8499, Lot about 25,000 people, was the Excitement of the Games...! Also inspected were No. 4410, Area: 1.5623, Municipality/Province: Balo- identified as one of the Enjoy and have more fun... the construction of cawe, Abuyog, Leyte, the Date of Field Investigation poorest towns in Samar Opens 9:30 AM to 2AM the new roads along Bu- should be AUGUST 27, 2020 not August 26, 2020 as with a poverty incidence of following day rauen-Albuera road sec- published last August 11, 2020. We regret the error. 43 percent. 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice tion and the preventive (SARWELL Q. MENIANO) Romualdez St., Tacloban City Maasin City Main Office JLK SPA (053) 570-8236 The newest place to unwind... Services offered: BRANCHES: Head Massage, Hand Massage Tacloban: 523-8383 Body Massage, Foot Massage 325-6363 Manicure, Pedicure, Foot SPA Palo: 832-1991 Opens: Monday to Saturday Baybay: 563-9120/563-9010 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM Sogod: (053) 577-8527 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice Hilongos: (053) 567-8184 Romualdez St., Tacloban City Ormoc: (053) 561-6818 20 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, August 29, 2020 Coca-Cola Tacloban marks 67 years, sustains community-building efforts amid pandemic

Coca-Cola’s 108 of the communities that which annually prepares with full HMO coverage Hospital, and Eastern Vi- the Philippines for 108 years in the Philip- surround it. The state- public school buildings in the event that any as- sayas Regional Medical years. The Philippines pines have been made of-the-art plant employs and amenities for the re- sociates or dependents Center, to name a few. was Coca-Cola’s first more meaningful by more than 200 regular sumption of classes. contract COVID-19. CCCBPI also recently market in Asia to be- the partnerships it has associates—111 of which Additionally, since With a high priori- announced that it will in- gin local bottling op- forged and strength- hail from Tacloban, Leyte. the Tacloban plant start- ty placed on employee vest an additional $22M erations. Today, the ened with Filipino It sits on a 2.4-hectare ed operations, micro well-being, plant oper- (approximately Php1.1 Coca-Cola system in communities through- area, and has also been and small retailers—sa- ations adopted even billion) this 2020 to fur- the Philippines has out the years. Across recognized for its numer- ri-sari stores, carinder- stricter safety proto- ther expand operations evolved into a total the country, Coca-Cola ous community-building ias, and the like—in the cols—including the re- via the installation of new beverage company, Beverages Philippines, activities focused on the area began to flourish. quired accomplishment production lines across offering 19 brands in Inc. (CCBPI) has 19 environment, education, Through these develop- of health declaration the country, as well as its beverage portfolio plants and over 70 dis- and disaster relief in the ments, Coca-Cola prod- forms, daily temperature people development and employing over tribution centers and region. ucts have become more checks, the installation through job protection 10,000 Filipinos in over sales offices—making “Tacloban has with- accessible, while new of handwashing stations and job generation. 19 manufacturing fa- it possible for CCBPI to stood the worst of natural wholesalers and deliv- and foot baths, as well as Coca-Cola’s Tacloban cilities and more than fulfill its commitment to calamities, and Coca-Cola ery partners have also the disinfection of surfac- plant reiterates its com- 60 distribution centers serve local communi- has been present in every opened for business. es and trucks. mitment to helping sur- nationwide. As part of ties, reaching as many step of its recovery and re- A partner in ushering The Company’s peo- rounding communities its long-standing com- homes and families as vival,” shares Joel Teves, the “new normal” ple-first approach has prevail over the challeng- mitment to the country, it can. Coca-Cola Tacloban plant Having been identi- characteristically gone es of the ongoing crisis. Coca-Cola continues to The Coca-Cola Taclo- manager. “Our top priori- fied by the government beyond plant walls as “This place is home,” #GOBEYONDGOOD ban facility, which cel- ties have always been to as an essential goods well, having allotted said Teves. “We look for- as a business by contin- ebrated its 67th anni- secure the welfare of our manufacturer amid the Php150 million toward ward to many more de- uously supporting safe versary last July 31, own people and to contin- COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 relief efforts. cades in Tacloban and water access programs has stood as a signif- ue serving local communi- plant has maintained op- Thus far, almost 1,500 to implementing more in over 200 communi- icant presence in the ties, and we will continue erations and has prom- cases of Coca-Cola bev- sustainable projects that ties, empowering over Visayas region, serving to deliver our best here in ised to protect jobs. erages have been pro- pave the way for a better 200,000 women entre- an increasing number of Tacloban as we all face Sustaining that com- vided to various frontline shared future.” preneurs through train- customers and creating new challenges amid the mitment, the company institutions such as the ing and peer mentoring, positive inroads in the pandemic.” has allocated almost City Hall of Tacloban, About Coca-Cola and accelerating pack- local economy, local job Helping build stronger Php2 billion for its em- Capitol Province of Leyte, in the Philippines aging collection and re- creation, environmental communities ployee assistance fund, PNP Tacloban City, PNP Coca-Cola has been cycling under its global sustainability, and com- The Tacloban plant ensuring that associates Palo Leyte, Fire Depart- refreshing Filipinos and World Without Waste munity development. has been actively in- were paid during quar- ment of Tacloban City, making a difference in initiative. The Tacloban plant volved in community pro- antine. Moreover, those Municipalities of Lawaan, has also been a tangi- grams, such as education part of the skeleton work- Eastern Samar, and Du- ble representation of the projects and sustain- force deployed on-site lug, as well as Tacloban Filipino strength of spirit: ability and environmen- and on the field were North City Hall Extension despite it suffering ex- tal protection programs, provided with additional Office, and the Imelda tensive damage from Ty- carried out with national allowances. Other mon- Avenue, Abucay, and phoon Yolanda in 2013, government agencies, etary and non-monetary Maharlika checkpoints. Coca-Cola decided to the local government, types of employee sup- Health workers serving revive plant operations and other like-minded or- port have also been pro- at the frontlines of Taclo- and continue its invest- ganizations. vided, such as the defer- ban’s COVID-19 efforts ment in Tacloban. The Since 2014, the ment of loan payments were also prioritized, with Tacloban plant resumed plant has participated to cooperatives and the beverages donated to full operations in less in coastal cleanups and advanced partial pay-out hospitals—Tacloban City than a year, an embod- tree-planting activities, in of 13th month pay, along Hospital, Leyte Provincial Joel Teves, plant manager of Coca-Cola’s Taclo- iment of the resilience partnership with the De- ban manufacturing facility, has overseen the plant’s of not only the plant’s partment of Environment continuous operations during the pandemic-helping employees, but of the and Natural Resources ensure the health and safety of associates, as the surrounding communi- (DENR) and the Taclo- Company provides essential hydration needs to lo- ties and the province of ban local government. cal communities. Leyte as well. This was In the same year, the further enabled by how plant started its collabo- Coca-Cola invested an ration with the Philippine additional $25 million for Institute of Chemical the rebuilding and reha- Engineers for its “Adopt- bilitation of the facility— an-Estero” project, con- truly demonstrating the ducting yearly cleanups Company’s continuous of the Company’s adopt- support and its confi- ed estero in Brgy. 83, Bu- dence in the potential of rayan, San Jose, located its people. in Tacloban City. For almost seven de- The plant has also cades now, the Taclo- worked closely, for six ban plant has not only years now, with the De- The Coca-Cola Tacloban Plant continues to operate Coca-Cola takes pride in the job opportunities it has generated employment partment of Education and serve local communities, as it strives to keep as- been able to create for Visayans. The Company has to countless Visayans, (DepEd), academic in- sociates safe from the threat of COVID-19 through promised to protect jobs and to continue supporting it has also been resolute stitutions, and communi- the strict observance of health protocols and social and empowering its associates to prevail over the in fostering the growth ties for Brigada Eskwela, distancing measures. challenges of the pandemic.