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VOL. XXXI NO. 017 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN Relative to the May 13 elections Comelec-8 reshuffles polls officials JOEY A. GABIETA TACLOBAN CITY- Top officials of the Commission on Elec- Among the provin- in Eastern Samar. elections supervisor of tions (Comelec) here in the region were given new assignments by cial elections supervisors The former provincial Biliran. elections officer of Bil- Meanwhile, the elec- their central office relative to the conduct of the May 13 balloting. that were reshuffled were Leyte elections supervi- iran province, Karen Ca- tions supervisors of the jipo, is now assigned in provinces of Samar and A m o n g the midterm elections. sor Sabino Mejarito who Eastern Samar. Northern Samar were to be af- Mendros’ wife, Ath- was assigned to Southern Meanwhile, former retained. fected by ens, is running for mayor Leyte. Southern Leyte elections In the case of Samar, the reshuf- of Lawaan, Eastern Sa- He was replaced by supervisor, Antonio Gu- lawyer Corazon Mon- fle is Come- mar where she is the in- Juan Bautista Beato who lay, is the new provincial lec regional cumbent vice mayor. was previously assigned see Comelec-8 /page 7 ... director, “I have requested lawyer Jose for my transfer last Nick Men- June,2018 and reiterated 13th years ago dros, who it on November last year,” will be as- the Comelec official said. signed to But Mendros said that Western JOSE NICK MENDROS he asked that his assistant Southern Leyte remembers Visayas or regional director, Felici- Region 7. are said to assume to simo Embalsado, be re- Mendros, a long- their new assignments on tained. Guinsaugon tragedy time serving Come- February 25. This way, the transfer lec regional director of The outgoing Come- of top leadership will not TACLOBAN CITY- Eastern Visayas, will be lec-8 director said that be totally affected consid- Southern Leyte top of- replaced by his counter- he personally sought for ering that several provin- ficials led in the com- part from Region 7, Ra- his transfer to avoid any cial elections supervisors memoration of the 13th fael Olaño. question of his impartial- in the region were also year tragedy that hit the Mendros and Olaño ly during the conduct of reassigned. village of Guinsaugon in Saint Bernard on Sunday (Feb.17). Rep. Roger Mercado Tacloban city gov’t steps up and his brother, Gover- nor Damian Mercado, along with other local of- anti-trafficking efforts ficials and relatives of the TACLOBAN CITY - cies and other institutions victims, offered flowers In an effort to step up its in rescuing and providing and prayers at the land- anti-trafficking in persons protection to trafficked vic- mark where nearly 2,000 (ATIP) initiatives, the lo- tim-survivors. people including some cal government unit of Prior to the launching, 200 school children were Tacloban under Mayor the Abucay Terminal Staff buried alive during the Cristina G. Romualdez in see Tacloban /page 8 ... tragedy. partnership with Interna- At exactly 10:36 a.m. tional Non-Government on February 17, 2006, a Organization (INGO) Plan rain-soaked portion of International launched on Mt. Kan-abag overlook- Thursday, February 14, ing Guinsaugon col- lapsed without warning, 2019, the TIP Help Desk Mayor Cristina G. Southern Leyte Representative Roger Mercado (in at the Tacloban New Bus burying the entire village. Romualdez white barong) and Governor Damian Mercado (in Terminal in Abucay. During the program, Gov. Mercado also do- red polo shirt), along with other local officials and The help desk aims to City Social Welfare Of- nated P30,000 as finan- create and establish a sys- ficer Remedios Buna said residents, pay tribute to the victims of the 2006 cial assistance to the ba- tem of reporting, moni- that the initiative will help mudslide tragedy in Brgy. Guinsaugon, Saint Ber- rangay. toring, investigating and ensure effective and effi- nard, Southern Leyte during its 13th commemora- responding of trafficking cient coordination among see Southern Leyte / tive mass and program on February 17, 2019. (Pho- in persons (TIPs) cases. different government agen- page 8 ... to courtesy of Diego Credo) 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Party-list system being abused? Rep. Romualdez, ex-solon Noel says it’s the voters who have the final say

TACLOBAN CITY – of the party-list system to In the case of Rep. It’s still the voters choice get elective posts as they are Romualdez, she is serving whom they want to be- also soliciting votes from on her first term as a con- come their leaders. the voters through election. gresswoman representing Thus said both Leyte Both claim that they are Leyte’s first district. Rep. Yedda Marie Romual- not abusing the party-list Her husband, Ferdinand dez and former congress- system saying they are rep- Martin, is running for the man Florencio ‘Bem’ Noel, resents the marginalized said post he held for nine defending themselves on sectors. years that ended on 2016. claims that they are using “We are going through Election watchdog Kon- the party-list system to a democratic process. tra Daya said that of the 134 further cement their hold We’re going into an elec- party-list groups participat- on power. tion so people are allowed ing in this Both Romualdez and to vote and vote whom they Year’s midterm elec- Noel are in the running for want. We didn’t force them tions, at least 62 are with this year’s midterm elec- whom they should vote for,” links to political dynasties tions under the party-list Romualdez said. or official elected in other system. Noel: ”Everybody can position. Romualdez, who is the run. People will vote them Aside from Tingog and current congressional rep- (candidates) or not.” An Waray, there are also resentative of Leyte’s first The former solon said other party-list groups in district, is the first nomi- that while he admits to be the region who have rela- nee of Tingog, while Noel ‘guilty,’ he never sought for tives holding elective posts is seeking to return as a any elective post other than or in the running in the congressman as being the being a congressman under May 13,2019 elections. first nominee of the An the party-list system though These are Aangat Tayo Waray party-list, a posi- he would be replacing his whose nominees includes tion currently occupied by sister, if An Waray wins. its incumbent representa- his sister, Rep. Victoria Isa- Noel’s wife, Josephine tive Neil Bayan with his bel Noel. “Jaye” Lacson-Noel, was a wife Milliscent Ann as third The Leyte solon and former representative of nominee. Leyte hospitals are the latest recipients of new ambulances donated by the De- Noel said that it is not to- Malabon City for one term partment of Health. The ambulances, formally accepted by Governor Leopoldo tally correct to say that and is running for the same see Rep. Romualdez / page 8 ... Dominico Petilla, are expected to help patients who are in dire need of fast trans- they are taking advantage post in this year’s elections. port to hospitals. The ambulances were received by Gov. Petilla and other health officials from the province on Feb.13. (GINA P. GEREZ) ABC prexy of Albuera PhilHealth to employers: survives sly try Submit remittance report TACLOBAN CITY- 60- year old victim was investigation as to what A councilor of Albuera, on board with bullets, could be the motive of the Leyte survived an at- Chief Inspector Salvador suspects. to support claims tempt to his life while he Apacible Jr., town police Sumaljag is a long- MAASIN CITY- Em- updated. explained during the Kapi- was on his way to attend chief, said in a phone in- time barangay chairman ployers in the private and “We can still proceed han sa PIA live at DYDM the regular session of terview. of Binolho. public sector must see to it with the processing of on Friday. their legislative council “He was actually be- The town came into that they do not just remit proper benefits, as the of- To avoid an unwarrant- on Monday (Feb.18). ing tailed by the suspects national spotlight after the total PhilHealth month- fice or agency had paid ed claim, the office or those Alberto Sumaljag, vil- and while they were in its former mayor, Rolan- ly or quarterly payment of the contributions on time, in-charge of remitting lage chairman of Baran- Brgy.Cambalading, one do Espinosa and his son, their employees in one full but PhilHealth will charge PhilHealth dues must also gay Binolho and who is of the suspects stepped Kerwin, were linked to il- sweep. those to the office/agency submit a detailed names of the town’s president of outside from the vehicle legal drug trade. They should also submit concerned. This is the un- personnel covered by the the Association of Ba- and peppered him with The former mayor was a report containing a list warranted claim,” Paigan see PhilHealth /page 8 ... rangay Chairmen (ABC) bullets but Councilor Su- gunned down on Novem- employees’ names whose who sits as an ex-officio maljag miraculously sur- ber 5, 2016 inside his cell paid contributions each member of the town vived without being hit,” at the Leyte subprovin- correspond to the period We accept: council, was on board he said. cial jail based in Baybay when such payment was ap- Publication for of his vehicle, a Toyota About 10 empty shells City by the members of plicable. Corola, while cruising from M16 rifle and calib- the Criminal Investiga- According to Misael National Newspaper along Barangay Cam- er 45 were recovered from tion and Detection Group Paigan, PhilHealth pro- Malaya Business Insight by balading of said town at the crime of the scene. while serving him war- vincial manager, offices or about 8:20 am, when a He was brought to a rant for illegal possession agencies regularly paying People’s Independent Media Sedan-type vehicle over- clinic to check his condi- of firearm while Kerwin is contributions without the Contact: took him. tion and later escorted still detained at the PNP accompanying remittance One of the two sus- back to their house in Bi- national headquarters in report are subject to an ALMA M. GRAFIL pects stepped out from nolho, Apacible said. Camp Crame due to his unwarranted claim when Leyte Samar Daily Express the vehicle and peppered Apacible said that they alleged illegal drug trade. an employee got sick and Tel. 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WEBSITE hina’s argument before that they ed continental shelf. However, it could not be www.leytesamardailynews.com own many of the islands and is- verified immediately if those Chinese surveys lets including the surrounding conducted in the area were with (or without) seas at the West Philippine Sea permission from the Philippine government. EMAIL ADDRESS just because they have Chinese One thing is implied, though. Now that [email protected] names for those is, after all, a those features are to have Chinese names, Chi- subtle part of their bullying and territory-grab- na may now claim ownership of those by virtue bingC strategy. Just because they have names for of their discovery of the same, and for reasons All rights reserved. Except as certain places and thus claim the same as theirs that they bear Chinese names. See the subtlety permitted by law, no part of cannot be relied anymore. of their action? Note that these territories are Leyte Samar Daily Express may be Just recently, China has reportedly moved to very much part of the Philippines, and they re-produced or distributed in any form name five undersea features within the exclu- don’t belong to the West Philippine Sea which or by any means stored in a database sive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippine Rise may be closer to China. These named features or retrieval system without its prior (Benham Rise). Jay Batongbacal, director of the are far away from China; in fact, Luzon is lo- written permission from the publisher. University of the Philippines Institute for Mar- cated between China and these features. itime Affairs and Law of the Sea, said the fea- Why in the first place did China trespass Commentaries from readers whose tures “successfully” named by China were Jin- into this territory for survey purposes? Why identities they prefer to remain ghao and Tianbao Seamounts located around survey a place that is not theirs? They have no anonymous can be accommodated business and authority exploring these por- as “blind items”. It will be our editorial 70 nautical miles east of Cagayan; the Haidon- tions because they belong to us and we alone prerogative, however, to verify the veracity quing Seamount located east at 190 nautical of such commentaries before publication. miles, and the Cuiqiao Hill and Jujiu Seamount have the right to explore these! China must that form the central peaks of the Philippine be abusing too much. Just because theirs is a Letters should be as brief as possible, Rise undersea geological province. military giant doesn’t mean they will just run and sent with the writer’s name, signature Batongbacal emphasized that all these are us over and threaten us with their military and address and phone numbers (if any) to: within the 200 nautical miles of the east coast economic might. China must learn to respect “Letter to the Editor”, of Luzon, not just in the region of the extend- weaker and smaller countries like ours. Leyte Samar Daily Express. They may be edited for length and clarity Arts Month Exhibit at ing the Arts Month,” Robinsons Annex, Mar- explained Jie’ur Balais, asbaras, Tacloban City. founder and president Showcasing an ele- of ISLA, in an inter- Sister Publications gant display of paintings view. Samar Weekly Express from veteran and bud- Thirty four artists in Eastern Samar Bulletin ding artists, the two- all comprise those who week exhibit in cooper- contributed a painting ation with iNARTE and or two, and they are KBOX Studios Art Gal- as follows: Allan Lla- lery Café commenced niba, Mau Mendros, HUGOT: Celebrating in the late afternoon of Izh Berida, Jie’ur Bal- February 14, this year, ais, Ryan Dagandan, and will last till the 28th. Jezreel Ruiz, Al Onate, Arts Month “The main objective Doms Pagliawan, Aris As the world ro- Arts Month, the Island of the event is to gather Ventures, Sirmor La- mantically marked the of Leyte Artists, Inc. the Leyte-based artists, bana, Will Labana, heart’s day, in the mid- (ISLA) launched the and some guest-artists dle of the so-called HUGOT, a National from Samar, in celebrat- see HUGOT: /page 5 ... Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Leyte Samar Daily Express 5

OPINIONin the rice industry. This big spender include Mar will allow private traders to Roxas, Bam Aquino, who import rice from countries ranked 3rd and 6th respec- of their choice. tively. Seventh in the list is The law imposes a 25% Grace Poe who says he is duty on rice inputs from an independent candidate. the ASEAN countries and -oOo- a 50% rate on imports from The question that we non-members of the re- ask is how will candidates gional bloc. The country’s recover their big expens- economic managers have es? The late Senator Mirri- been pushing for rice tari- am Defensor Santiago has fication saying this should the answer; ” They will The Rice bring down the prices of the Big spending this early!! steal from public funds country’s staple food and OR will be tempted to do Traffication Law weaken inflation. so. An alternative would However, our local There is a need I sup- cial campaign period that be to give favors to rich President Duterte has Billion as a special rice safe- farmers are against the rice pose for the Commission started Feb. 12. contributors to the detri- signed into law the Rice guard duty to protect the rice tariffication as this would on Elections to beef up its -oOo- ment of public interest.” Tariffication Bill. The law industry from sudden or ex- result to lower price of pa- organization in order to Bong, Go, the Presi- -oOo- seeks to liberalize rice im- treme price fluctuations. lay to be sold to rice trad- effectively monitor candi- dent’s favorite candidate is The data used in this portation by replacing The objective of this ers. This may also result to dates relative to complying the biggest ad spender with column is taken from the quantitative import restric- law is to address the urgent the abolition of the National with rules and regulations P422.5 million whose net Philippine Daily Inquirer tions with tariffs. It is one need to improve availabil- Food Authority (NFA) as it in the May 2019 midterm worth is only 12.8 million, .Political observers in the of the means of addressing ity of rice in the country, to would lose its regulatory elections. according to his statement local levels need to moni- soaring inflation. prevent artificial rice short- functions and control on -oOo- of assets, liabilities and net tor this kind of incident to The law would create age, reduce the price of rice rice importation as the rice The Philippine center worth (SALN). protect the interest of local the Rice Competitiveness in the market and curtail traders can directly transact for Investigative Jour- Second is Imee Marcos governance. Enhancement Fund with the prevalence of corrup- with the rice exporters from nalism (PCIJ) revealed a 413.2 million ad expenses Graft and corruption our annual funding of P10 tion and cartel domination other countries. mind-boggling data culled whose net worth is only will remain a cancer in from Nielsen Media’s mon- 24.5 million in her 2007 Philippine governance if that he has the last word itoring showed that 18 out SALN. Harry Roque in the election spending will not in any issue or ques- of 61 senatorial candidates administration ticket is also be checked. COMELEC tion. In matters of opin- had already spent P2.4 bil- a big – spender in the report wake up. It’s disheartening ion, no one can claim lion (combined) in print, but has withdrawn his can- to know this is happening that he has all the good, radio, TV and outdoor didacy. even before they go out to true and beautiful in his ad from Jan 2018 to Jan In the opposition the actively campaign. views. One should al- 2019 long before the offi- report also exposed as ways be open-minded to the views of the others, vibrant with that soul, semination using his no matter how different HUGOT:...... from Page 4 with culture and the capacity as an entrepre- and conflicting they are arts, hence his commen- neur. to his. There is always Riza Makabenta, Ernie dation of exhibit events. Since the HUGOT some truth to what they Ybanez, Nico Laguilles, On his part, Kendel opening until its last A more responsible say. We can always learn Marietta German, Don L. Esperas, proprietor day, it is expected that something from them. Lab, Welmark Dave of KBOX Art Gallery hundreds of locals and public opinion And in the discussion, Folio, Khyress Gabri- Café, promotes exhibits visitors will be able to one should avoid trying elle Macalalad, Joseph like this one as a form of view the artworks. Al- WE, of course, are all We cannot deny that to simply score points Nedic, Tryle Olive Ar- advocacy. “We want to ready, during the open- free to express an opin- in matters of opinion we and dominate the ex- rivado, Raniel Respall, help the artists get the ing, plenty of people ion on any public issue at will always have differ- change of views. Rather, Carrol May Debuton, recognition that they had already expressed hand. In fact, this should ences and conflicts. We one should be interested John Caryl Villablan- deserve,” he said in an appreciation of the be encouraged, since just have to learn how in arriving at what is the ca, Sheila Tanpiengco, interview. He noted that works. They must have this will help in ferreting to be civil in arguing our most advantageous, fair Clint Gonzales, Bjean visual, musical, and lit- noted that they need out what is truly helpful points and in sorting out and practical option for Navarrete, John Patrick erary artists abound in not go elsewhere to en- to the general public. the differences. We have everyone. Some kind Labastida, Mae Misay, our locality but they are joy viewing artworks; We just have to do it to learn this art, now so of consensus has to be Athena Canete, Ries- hardly known. He then such items are richly as responsibly as possi- relevant and urgent given achieved. sa Jane Canete, Doors supports artistic dis- available in our locality. ble, which means that we the growing complexity A great deal of mag- Dural, Roy Tiu, Aljun should study the issue of our times. nanimity and broad- Alvarez, and Alexa Re- Prayer for the Nation and very well first, avoiding What we should avoid mindedness are required nee Viernes. off-the-cuff commentsis to fall into extreme bi- here. We should take the The exhibit launch- for Those who Serve in that can cause unneces- ases and prejudices that initiative to understand ing was graced by the sary distress and acri- would compromise a the others with differ- presence of some city Public Office mony among the people, healthy dialogue. Mat- ent and even conflicting officials such as Vice God, our Father, you guide eve- and express our views as ters of opinion can lend views, trying to figure out Mayor Jerry Sambo Ya- rything in wisdom and love. Accept clearly as possible and themselves to different where they are coming okasin, Councilor Evan- the prayers we offer for our nation, by with charity always. views and positions, all from. We have to learn geline Esperas, Coun- the wisdom of our leaders and integ- Let’s always remem- of them valid and legiti- to agree to disagree in an cilor Aimee Grafil, and rity of our citizens, may harmony and ber that our freedom mate, with their share of amicable way on certain many other guests, all of justice be secured and may there be lasting prosperity and peace. of speech and expres- strong and weak points. issues. It pays to have a whom were all praises of sion can never do away They should not be lot of patience, a sports- Almighty and eternal God, You the beautiful artworks know the longings of our hearts and with the requirements of argued as if they are dog- man’s attitude, a good that were on display. You protect our rights in your good- charity. Even in the bit- mas, because even in sense of humor. In his brief talk dur- ness, watch over those in authority, terest of our conflicts, we dogmas, when some peo- We have to keep a tight ing the program, Hon. so that people everywhere may enjoy should always be chari- ple cannot accept them, and strong grip on our Yaokasin underscored freedom, security and peace. table, ready to under- these people will always emotions and temper, that “the soul of the city We ask this through our Lord Je- stand the others, to ask be treated with charity. preferring not to say any- is its arts and culture”. sus Christ, your Son, who lives and for pardon if we commit reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, We should avoid abso- thing or to delay to say it According to him, ex- Pray the Holy Rosary daily some mistake and to for- lutizing something that when our sentiments are hibits like this are es- one God, forever and ever, Amen. for world peace and conversion of sinners (Courtesy of Daughters of St. give when others com- only has a relative value. sential because they are Paul) mit them, etc. No one should claim see A more /page 8 ... showing that the city is (The family that prays together stays together) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Tuesday, February 19, 2019

DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE PARCEL OF LAND OF Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines NOTICE is hereby given that Erlinda Recuerdo heir of the late Teofilo Recuerdo and Department of Transportation Department of Transportation Rosita P. Recuerdo executed a Deed of Adjudication over a parcel of agricultural land situ- THE LATE AMBROCIA B. CAUBALEJO NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Ambrocia B. Caubalejo who died in and Communication and Communication ated in Brgy. Capiñahan, Naval, Biliran, Survey No. 2471, Lot No. 05, under Tax Dec. No. LAND TRANSPORTATION Balire, Tunga, Leyte on July 15, 1998 extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated LAND TRANSPORTATION 00369 with an area of 0.2578 hectares, assessed value of P7,420.00. A Deed of Sale was FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY over a parcel of land more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land located at executed a portion of 1,188 square meters from the above-described property in favor of BOARD BOARD JORJAH CARIL as vendee; per Doc. No. 473, Page No. 93, Book No. 55, Series of 2017 of Brgy. Balire Tunga, Leyte, with an area of 6,724 square meters, designated as Lot No. 414 Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Notary Public Atty. Redentor C. Villordon. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 Cad. 667, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. OC-11038, in the name of Ambrocia Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Beltran Caubalejo; per Doc. No. 344, Page No. 69, Book No. 25, Series of 2014 of Atty. AFFIDAVIT OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Ismael C. Lloren. LSDE: Feb. 12, 19 & 26, 2019 R8-EV/PA-FC-2019-02-20141118 R8-EV/PA-FC-2019-02-20141117 Case No. VIII-2014-1118 Case No. VIII-2014-1117 WITH WAIVER OF RIGHT/QUITCLAIM EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Application for Extension of Validity Application for Extension of Validity NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALUIN VARONA BADIL extrajudicial- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Juan Bornillo extrajudicially settled, par- of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience ly settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a motor vehicle described as: Make: NISSAN; titioned and adjudicated over 3 parcels of land, situated at Brgy. Villa Caneja, Naval, Biliran to operate a FILCAB service to operate a FILCAB service Engine No.:TD2794075, Chassis No.:TVP4LEFE24A51204; Plate No.: 900801; Denomi- more described: 1) A parcel of land under Tax Dec. No. 00078, with an area of 0.5000 ha.; nation: UTILITY VEHICLE; Body Type; VAN; CR No. 198198840, Date: 07/17/2014/ OR assessed value of P11,860.00 and market value of P84,727.50; 2) Parcel of land, under Tax IAN TED M. BARQUIN, TEODORO L. BARQUIN, No. 1145759952, Date; 01/25/2018 MV File No. 0716-00000549805 and hereby agreed to Dec. No. 00076, with an area of 2.1809 has., assessed value of P51,740.00 and market value Applicant/s Applicant/s transfer the ownership and quitclaim their right over over the above-described motor vehi- of P369,564.41; 3) Residential Building under Tax Dec. No. 00077, with an area of 1.0266 x------x x------x cle in favor of their mother, SOLITA P. BADIL; Per Doc. No. 225, PAge No. 45, Book No. has., with market value of P173,962.50 and assessed value of P24,350.00; and hereby affirm NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING XI, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Sixto G. Azcarraga. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 that they executed this affidavit; per Doc. No. 346, Page No. 70, Book No. XI, Series of 2019 Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Certificate of Public Convenience to operate of Notary Public Atty. Mario Lydinoo R. Opeña. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB service for the transportation a FILCAB service for the transportation EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE of passengers and freight on the route: of passengers and freight on the route: NOTICE is hereby given that Sps. Lorenzo F. Adan and Catalina A. Adan extraju- TACLOBAN CITY-MARASBARAS & VICE TACLOBAN CITY-MARASBARAS & dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land, situated in EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Margarita Jundis extrajudicially settled, VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s which VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s Brgy. Binongto-an, Culaba, Biliran, under Tax Dec./ARP No. 00001, Survey No. 2798, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated at Brgy. Lunang, Hilongos, Leyte, Certificate is still valid and subsisting untilMAY which Certificate is still valid and subsisting Lot 17, with an area of 1.232500 hectares, assessed value of P15,590.00 and subdivided under Tax Dec No. 08-140024-00537 with Cad Lot No. 12525, containing an area of 1.2056 21, 2019. until MAY 21, 2019. into 4 lots known as Lot No. 2798-A to Lot No. 2798-D. A Deed of Sale was executed by has., covered by O.C.T No. P-32454. A Deed of Sale was executed a portion of 78 square In the present application, applicant In the present application, applicant Leonora Adan Moralde as vendor for Lot No. 2798-A in favor of GILBERT A. ADAN as meters from the above described property in favor of Sps. Anselmo and Marivic L. Acasio request authority for extension of validity of the request authority for extension of validity of the vendee; per Doc. No. 255, Page No. 51, Book No. 57, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. as vendee; per Doc. No. 79, Page no. 16, Book No. 45, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. said certificate using the same number of unit/s. said certificate using the same number of unit/s. Redentor C. Villordon. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 Rico E. Aureo LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 NOTICE is hereby given that this NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on application will be heard by this Board on MARCH 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of MARCH 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Renato A. Ang extrajudicially settled, the above address. the above address. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Alice B. Claridad who died intestate in At least TEN (10) days prior to the above At least TEN (10) days prior to the above partitioned and adjudicated over a conjugal property situated in Brgy. Ipil I, Palompon, Leyte, Tacloban City extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential Lot No. 269-B, containing an area of 91 square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Dec. land situated at Brgy. Utap, Tacloban City described as follows: A parcel of residential land date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of No. 08-31006-0008R13. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Ruel D. Abendan as vendee in Utap, Tacloban City designated as Lot No. 2511-F-2-H covered by TCT No. T-55027 this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of for the entire parcel of land above-described; per Doc. No. 2033, Page No. 96, Book No. IX, in the name of Alice Claridad with a lot area of 131 square meters. A Deed of Sale was local circulation. local circulation. Series of 2015 of Notary Public Atty. Dante Luz N. Viacrusis. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 executed in favor of Redante T. Lesigues, Jr. of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon Barugohay Norte Carigara, Leyte; per Doc. No. 302, Page No. 61, Book No. 26, Series of by this Board on the basis of its records and by this Board on the basis of its records and DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Edgar J. Tonolete. LSDE: Feb. 12, 19 & 26, 2019 documentary evidence submitted by the parties, documentary evidence submitted by the parties, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Miguel N. Agner who died on April unless the Board deems it necessary to receive unless the Board deems it necessary to receive 4, 2008 in Metro Manila extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel additional documentary and/or oral evidence. of land which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of Agricultural land des- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT additional documentary and/or oral evidence. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Juan Bornillo extrajudicially settled, WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO ignated as Cad. Lot 1121 of the Palo Cadastre, situated in Barangay Guindapunan, Palo, th Leyte and covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-30-0023-00069, containing an area of 6,072 square partitioned and adjudicated over 3 parcels of land, more described as: 1) Residential Bldg. N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 14th N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 14 meters, more or less. That further I, Isabel V. Agner, hereby WAIVE all my rights, interest under Tax Dec. No. 00305, situated at Brgy. Caraycaray, Naval, Biliran, wiith an area of day of FEBRUARY, 2019. day of FEBRUARY, 2019. and participation in the above-described parcel of land, in favor of my children are herein 98 square meters, with market value of P85,848.00; 2) Parcel of land under Tax Dec. No. my co-heirs. That I am not forced, threatened nor coerced by them or by any other person 00304, situated at Brgy. Caraycaray, Naval, Biliran, Survey No. 4299-P & 4292-P, with an (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO in signing this Affidavit with waiver as I am executing this freely and voluntarily; per Doc. area of 1,0003.64 square meters, with market value of P794,882.88; 3) Residential build- Regional Director Regional Director No. 147, Page No. 30, Book No. VI, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Lemuel R. ing under Tax Dec. No. 00023, situated in Brgy. San Pablo, Naval, Biliran, with an area of Montes. LSDE: Feb. 12, 19 & 26, 2019 3.2419 square meters, with market value of P16,209.50 and asssessed value of P8,650.00; per Doc. No. 347, Page No. 70, Book No. XI, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Mario Republic of the Philippines until JULY 10, 2019. ADJUDICATION WITH SALE Lydinno R. Opeña. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 Department of Transportation In the present application, applicant NOTICE is hereby given that NILDA CADION-MAGBANUA heir of the late Pon- and Communication request authority for extension of validity of ciano Cadion executed an affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of agricultural land (co- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE LAND TRANSPORTATION the said certificate using the same number of gon) situated at Brgy. Lucso-on, Naval, Biliran, under Tax Dec./ARP No. 00124R11, Cad. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Honorio Cardenas extrajudicially settled, FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY unit/s. Lot No. 3944-P, with a total area of 0.150496 ha. and hereby adjudicated the 1/3 portion of partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located in San Juan, Palompon, Leyte, BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that this said parcel of land or 501.65 square meters, more or less including all the existing improve- containing an area of 1,606 square meters, more or less and this land is only a portion of Regional Office No. VIII application will be heard by this Board on ments. A Deed of Sale was executed the 1/3 portion with an area of 449.20 square meters the entire land covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-31039-01094R13 and subdivided into 5 five (5) Palo, Leyte in favor of Sps. Ariane and Jose Raymie R. Mission as vendee; per Doc. No. 33, Page No. MARCH 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of equare share. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Pablo M. Obales and Perla M. the above address. 7, Book No. 1, Series of 2019 of Atty. Lolita G. Casas-Nueve. Obales as vendee, for the two (2) parcels of land described above, the two of equal shares; R8-EV/PA-FC-2019-02-20141839 LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 At least TEN (10) days prior to the above per Doc. No. 561, Page No. 113, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Case No. VIII-2014-1839 Eusebio I. Otadoy, Jr. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Application for Extension of Validity this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Epifanio Leonido extrajudicially settled, of a Certificate of Public Convenience local circulation. partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, with all the improvements thereon, des- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT to operate a FILCAB service This application will be acted upon NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Iluminado Batula extrajudicially set- ignated as Lot No. 5223, Case 16, Cad 505 and covered under OCT No. P57118, situated by this Board on the basis of its records and in Brgy. Cabalagnan, Tanauan, Leyte containing an area of 13,888 square meters, more or tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Campetic, Palo, Leyte, SANDRO T. LUTERO, containing an area of 7,473 square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. 00482 and documentary evidence submitted by the less. A Deed of sale was executed in favor of HERLINDO CORNEJO as vendee for the Applicant/s parties, unless the Board deems it necessary above-described property, per Doc., No. 316, Page No. 64, Book No. 34, Series of 2017 of subdivided into 5 lots; per Doc. No. 09, Page No. 02, Book No. I, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. Tarcelo Sabarre. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 x------x to receive additional documentary and/or oral Notary Public CLARO ROBERT P. MORANTEE LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 NOTICE OF HEARING evidence. Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted WITNESS the Honorable RA 9048 Form No. 4.1 (LCRO) AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION WITH SALE Certificate of Public Convenience to operate GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional NOTICE is hereby given that Paz S. Asis, heir of the late Cresencio Asis executed an th (Deviced 15 August 2001) affidavit of adjudication over a parcel of land located at Brgy. Lomonon, Palompon, Leyte, a FILCAB service for the transportation of Director, this 14 day of FEBRUARY, 2019. Republic of the Philippines Lot 3882, containing an area of 366 square meters, more or less, covered under O.C.T. No. passengers and freight on the route: MAASIN Local Registry Office P-92557. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of EVELYN S. ASIS as vendee for the CITY-MACROHON-PADRE BURGOS & (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s Province: Biliran above-described property; per Document Notarized by Atty. Eusebio Otadoy. Regional Director LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 which Certificate is still valid and subsisting Municipality: Cabucgayan EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Republic of the Philippine ) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Teresita Limpin-Tenefrancia died in- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late AMBROSIA BELTRAN, who died Municipality of Cabucgayan) SS Petition No. CFN-01-2019 testate in Tacloban City extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcels of land particularly described as follows: 1) A parcel of land designated as Lot 2, Block 5, intestate in Brgy. Balire, Tunga, Leyte, extrajudicially settled, partitioned over a parcel of Pcs-08-000101, situated in the Barangay of Caibaan, City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte agricultural land situated at Brgy. Balire, Tunga, Leyte, more particularly described as fol- PETITION FOR CHANGE OF FIRST NAME containing an area of 180 square meters, more or less; 2) A parcel of land designated as Lot lows: A parcel of an agricultural land with an area of 6,704 square meters, situated at Brgy. No. 295, Pls-163 (FPA-12-1-127), situated in the Barrio of Dampigan, Municipality of Sta. Balire, Tunga, Leyte, covered under Tax Declaration No. 40-0007-00054, A Deed of Sale Rita, Province of Samar, containing an area of 5,188 square meters, more or less; per Doc. was executed in favor of Danilo Lamsin for 600 square meters only, likewise of legal age, I SALITA ANCERO, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Brgy. No. 3230, Page No. 664, Book No. XXII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Pedro B. married and a resident of Brgy. Balire, Tunga, Leyte; per Doc. No. 037, Page No. 08, Book (complete name of petitioner Panis. LSDE: Feb. 12, 19 & 26, 2019 No. XXIV, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Ulpiano U. Arpon, Jr. Bunga, Cabucgayan, Biliran after having been duly sworn to in accordance with LSDE: Feb. 12, 19 & 26, 2019 law, hereby declare that:: AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION 1) I am the petitioner seeking the change of first name in: NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Rosario Consular executed an affidavit of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED b) [X] the Certificate of Live Birth of Self-Adjudication over two (2) parcels of land more particularly described as follows: First Parcel) A parcel of land (Lot No. 1970, Case 6, Cadastral 637-D, with the improvements OF ABSOLUTE SALE MARCELLA CHRISTOPHER ANCERO ALIS thereon, situated in the Barrio of Conalum, Municipality of Inopacan, Province of Leyte, NOTICE is hereby given that heir of the late Epifanio Leonido extrajudicially settled, (complete name of owner) containing an area of 4,071 square meters, more or less, covered by OCT No. P-36848; Sec- partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land with all the improvements thereon, desig- 2) I/He/She was born on April 30, 1986 at Brgy. Bunga, Cabucgayan ond Parcel) A parcel of land Lot No. 1742, Case 6, Cadastral 637-D, with the improvements nated as Lot No. 5266, Case 16, Cad 505 and covered by under OCT No. P-59064, situated (date of birth) thereon, situated in the Barrio of Conalum, Municipality of Inopacan, Province of Leyte, in Brgy. Cabalagnan, Tanauan, Leyte, containing an area of 12,060.00 square meters, more Leyte Philippines Cad. 637-D, containing an area of 9,324 square meters, more or less, coveerd by OCT No. or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of HERLINDO CORNEJO as vendee for the (country) P-36847; per Doc. No. 379, Page No. 76, Book No. XLII, Series of 2018 of Notary Public above-described property; per Doc. No. 321, Page No. 65, Book No. 34, Series of 2017 of (province) Notary Public Atty. Claro Robert P. Morantte. LSDE: Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 2019 3) The birth was recorded under registry number86-241 Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. LSDE: February 12, 19 & 26, 2019 1) The first name to be changed is fromMARCELLA to MARCELLIUS 2) The grounds for filing this petition are the following:(Ground selected Publication Notice RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) should be explained/justified in a separate sheet of paper to be attached to this R.A. 10172 form) Republic of the Philippines a) The first name is extremely difficult to write or pronounce; Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office b) I have/he/she is publicly known in the community with that first name; 3) I submit the following documents to support this petition: (Use addi- MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province of Eastern Samar tional sheets, if necessary) Balangkayan, Eastern Samar Municipality of Gen. MacArthur a) Incorrect photocopy of Birth certificate of the document owner b) Voter’s Certification, & Baptismal Cert. of the Document owner c) Form 137-E (Elementary and High School and School Diploma d) NBI Clearance, Police Clearance, and Brgy. Clearance NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC e) Newspaper clippings and affidavit of Publication f) Affidavit of None-employment In compliance with the publication requirement In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 4) I have not filed any similar petition and that, to the best of my knowl- edge, no other similar petition is pending with any LCRO, Court of Philippine and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public Consulte. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of Ad- that LORNA OPONG PADUA has filed with this 5) I have no pending criminal, civil or administrative case in any court or ministrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. any quasi-judicial body. Office, a petition for change of first name from 6) I am filing this petition at the LCRO of Cabucgayan, Biliran in accord- 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ance with R.A. No. 9048 and its implementing rules and regulation. MARIDEL BAJADO MARTA has filed with this- Of MARIA LORNA to LORNA in the Birth Certificate of MARIA LORNA C. OPONG who was born on (Sgd.) SALITA ANCERO fice, a petition for correction of Child’s SEX from Signature over printed name of petitioner “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth February 7, 1955 at Gen. MacArthur, Samar of MARIDEL BAJADO MARTA at Balangkayn, East- and whose parents are Concepcion Abarrondo VERIFICATION ern Samar and whose parents are HECTOR BIANES Corre and Policarpo Odevilas Opong. I, SALITA ANCERO, the petitioner, hereby certify that the allegations MARTA and DELNA EJADA CONTADO. herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Any person claiming interest or may be ad- (Sgd.) SALITA ANCERO Any person adversely affected by said petition versely affected by said petition may within ten Signature over printed name of petitioner may file his written opposition with this Office not (10) calendar days file his/her written opposi- SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 7th day of Feb. 2019 in later than February 21, 2019. the city/municipality of Cabucgayan, Biliran petitioner exhibiting her Com Tax tion with this Office. Cer No. 04604999 issued at Cabucgayan, Biliran, Feb. 7, 2019. (Sgd.) CARLOS G. MONTES (Sgd.) LUCIA E. ALTAR SONIA L. MUCHAMIEL Municipal Civil Registrar Municipal Civil Registrar LSDE: Feb. 12 & 19, 2019 Municipal Civil Registrar LSDE: Feb. 12 & 19, 2019 LSDE: Feb. 12 & 19, 2019 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 7 DOH aims for a rabies- free Southern Leyte MAASIN CITY- The based surveillance system These municipalities reason why the govern- must be in place; and, en- are: Macrohon, Padre Bur- ment should aim for a forcement of control meas- gos, Limasawa, Bontoc, rabies-free local govern- ures to eliminate, destroy Hinunangan, Liloan, Pin- ment unit is because ra- and dispose stray dogs.” tuyan and Maasin City. bies is 99.99 percent fatal, She added that other re- The province had al- said regional rabies nurse quirements include the in- ready accomplished 71 coordinator Caryl Lapri- formation, education and percent of dogs vaccinated za of the Department of communication campaign of the total dog population Health (DOH) – Region on responsible pet owner- now reaching 37,000. 8 during the recently held ship; presence of effective Cabarrubias said, “Best Rabies Consultative Meet- rabies control committee; efforts should come from ing in this city. effective dog movement the local government units “Though it is 99.99 per- control measures; celebra- in order to attain a rabies- cent fatal, it is 100 percent tion of Rabies Awareness free province by 2020 preventable,” Lapriza said Month every March of eve- (Philippine target) or by as she discussed the crite- ry year, among others. 2030 based on the World ria for a municipality to be In an another presenta- Health Organization’s tar- declared as rabies-free. tion during the meeting, get. Lapriza said, “To be Dr. Francisco Cabarrubias, The health department declared as a rabies-free provincial veterinarian, described rabies as a hu- municipality, the follow- said that out of the 18 mu- man infection that occurs ing criteria should be met: nicipalities and one city in after a transdermal bite or presence of Local ordi- the province of Southern scratch by an infected ani- nance on the prevention Leyte, eight municipalities mal, like dogs and cats and and control of rabies; pres- have already accomplished can be transmitted when ence of localized compre- at least 70 percent of dog infectious material, usu- hensive rabies elimination population vaccinated with ally saliva, comes into di- program; existing com- anti-rabies. rect contact with a victim’s prehensive rabies vaccina- The national target vac- fresh skin lesions. tion program in place for cination is set at 70 percent (LDL/RGCadavos/PIA-8 Southern Leyte) The city government of Tacloban through Mayor Cristina G. Romualdez provided two years; adequate lab- of the total dog population. its employees with free medical services on February 14 as part of the 8th ‘Labs ko an Lawas Ko Anniversary. Labs Ko anLawas Ko is a healthy lifestyle program of the local government unit that encourages employees to engage in healthy activities. The event highlighted a Palarong Pangkalusugan and a zumba session DOH-8 reports 204 new at the City Hall grounds. Photos: Karl Napala/CIO HIV/AIDS cases in 2018 DA-8 ‘Malasakit Help Desk’ PALO, Leyte -- The Samar, and Southern Leyte. the very final stage of HIV Launch Attracts Walk-in Clients Department of Health Based on the new cases infection. services not only of the DA, (DOH) has recorded 204 documented in 2018, the The DOH targets that by TACLOBAN CITY-One manuel F. Pinol’s mandate but also of its bureaus, at- new cases of human im- region had an average of 2022, some 90 percent of all ambulant vendor of peanut to replicate similar center in butter and fruits, and two the different DA-Regional tached agencies and corpo- munodeficiency virus and one case every day. Last persons with HIV would be medical interns of the East- Offices nationwide. rations. acquired immune defi- year’s 204 newly-detected aware of their health status ern Visayas Regional Medi- It may be recalled that DA-8’s Regional Execu- ciency syndrome (HIV/ cases are 13 percent up than and would be taking medi- cal Center (EVRMC) who on Valentine’s Day (Febru- tive Director Milo delos AIDS) in Eastern Visayas the 181 diagnosed in 2017. cations. were inside the DA-Region- ary 14), DA top officials led Reyes, who is on official in 2018, which accounts DOH noted several cas- Preventing the spread of al Office 8 compound to by Secretary Manny F. Piñol travel, has been well-rep- for 26 percent of the total es in Tacloban City, Palo in HIV/AIDS is one of the tar- seek help in getting techni- spearheaded the launching resented by no less than cases detected since 1989. Leyte, Ormoc City, Baybay gets under Goal 3 of the 17 cal assistance and informa- of the Malasakit Help Desk the two Assistant Regional There are already 774 City, Catbalogan City, and goals of the United Nation’s tion regarding rural urban at the DA Central Office. Directors Elvira C. Torres cases with 48 deaths since Calbayog City. Sustainable Development and backyard gardening Accordingly, the Help and Andrew T. Orais who the health department Tacloban, the regional Goals adopted by world were among the first three Desk will serve as an inte- both explained that today’s started its monitoring of capital has been included leaders in September 2015. clients served right away by grated window for selected see DA-8 /page 9 ... HIV/AIDS in the region in under category A for having (SARWELL Q.MENIANO/ the newly launched “Mala- PNA) 1989, said DOH regional more than 50 cases since sakit Help Desk (MHD)” information officer John 2010. put up at the DA-Regional Paul. The city recorded 108 Comelec-8... Office, Kanhuraw Hill, Roca said at least nine cases in the past eight years. ...from Page 7 Tacloban City. people died due to the in- Of the 204 new HIV/ Senior citizen Silving tallana was not trans- Abarquez of Sagkahan Dis- fection last year. AIDS new cases last year, ferred to other province trict, Tacloban City, along “The youngest victim 75 were reported in Leyte, because she could handle with two young medical is 15 and the oldest is 49. 30 in Samar, 28 in Tacloban, the volatile political situ- interns Heide Batula and About 90 percent of the 21 in Southern Leyte, 20 ation in the said prov- Mafil Calamay of Palo and newly-diagnosed cases got in Northern Samar, 16 in ince. Tacloban City, respectively, the illness through male- Eastern Samar, and 14 in Mendros said that who are presently conduct- to-male sex,” Roca told the Biliran. it was on the initiative ing an immersion activ- Philippine News Agency HIV is a virus that at- of Montallana that all ity at the Habitat Village, a (PNA). tacks the immune system. nuisance candidates in resettlement area located The increasing num- If untreated, a person’s im- Samar, at least in the in Brgy. Tagpuro, this city, ber of newly-diagnosed mune system will eventual- provincial and congres- promptly got the assistance they sought from the office. victims of this infection ly be completely destroyed, sional posts, withdrew Coincidentally, they is triggered by the mas- according to Avert, an or- their candidacies. sive information drive and ganization based in the came in while the Mala- While the elections sakit Help Desk is being the establishment of test- United Kingdom. supervisors of Northern ing and treatment centers AIDS, on the other hand, inaugurated and launched Samar, Fidel Amacna, is on Monday(February 18) in Tacloban City, Samar, refers to a set of symptoms relatively new to his post. Eastern Samar, Northern and illnesses that occur at in line with Secretary Em- 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, February 19, 2019

PhilHealth... straight payment out of 12 fined in government hos- In Ormoc City ...from Page 2 months. pitals was ongoing, as well Meanwhile, Paigan re- as the renewal of indigent 6 new classrooms for Matica-a remittance, Paigan empha- ported that PhilHealth’s members like 4Ps and sen- sized, adding that there are expanded primary care ior citizens. still some offices needed to benefits (EPCB) will be ex- A PhilHealth learner’s National High School be reminded about this. tended to the employed sec- manual has been included Romulo Carbonilla, Jr., ORMOC CITY-A The two-storey building building projects, out of tor sooner through EPCB to Grade 10 student cur- a PhilHealth staff who was two-storey, 6-classroom amounting P11,429,393 the 69 sites, 34 sites are im- accredited hospitals. riculum in public and pri- also at the Kapihan, said up- school building and a and TVL which cost P plemented in Ormoc City Also during the weekly vate schools in an effort to dating of individual records technical vocational 2,521,338 are under the Division, and the other radio program, Paigan an- instill awareness of Phil- is critical since the current laboratory (TVL) multi- Basic Education Facili- sites are under Leyte Divi- nounced that the point of Health programs and ser- policy for paying mem- purpose building were ties Fund 2017 (BEFF) of sion. service (POS) availment of vices early on, Paigan said. bers to avail of claims was (LDL/MMPedalino/PIA-8 turned over by Rep. Lucy DepEd which was imple- In addition, the school non-PhilHealth members 9 out of 12, or nine months Southern Leyte) Marie Torres-Gomez and mented by DPWH – Leyte buildings are scheduled to and inactive members con- the Department of Pub- 4th District Engineering be completed on the first There’s a lot of acrimony lic Works and Highways Office (DEO). quarter of the year, except A more... EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT and division. Anger and WITH ABSOLUTE SALE Leyte Fourth District En- The new classroomfor the multi-storey build- ...from Page 5 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs hatred, resentments and of the late Gerardo V. Peliño and Eduardo gineering Office led by building can accommodate ings. bitterness are rising like Peliño extrajudicially settled, partitioned Lino Francisco C. Gonza- an average of 300 students, This convergence pro- approaching boiling and and adjudicated over a parcels of land, anything. And everyone Lot No. 2973, situated at Brgy. Cabuynan, lez, last (February 10). thence, minimizing class- ject between the DepEd erupting point. Tanauan, Leyte, covered by Tax Dec. No. suffers. The common38020 00599 R-13, containing an area of The school buildings room congestion. and DPWH demonstrates Sad to say, what we 6,761 square meters. A Deed of Sale was good is hardly addressed. executed in favor of Sheila Mae Handayan are convergence project This year, under the that coordination is need- are noticing these days Co, as vendee for the above-described What seem obvious are property with all the improvements threon; between Department of BEFF 2018, DepEd – ed in order to build quality in the media is precisely per Doc. No. 10, Page No. 02, Book No. the moves to bolster XXVI, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Education (DepEd) and DPWH Convergence school building infrastruc- different from how pub- one’s power, wealth and Atty. Josenilo Marquez Reoma. the Department of Public Program is implement- tures and facilities for eve- lic opinion should be LSDE: Feb. 19, 26 & March 5, 2019 fame. Brazen pursuits of Works and Highways. ing sixty-nine (69) school ry Filipino student. (PR) ideally expressed and dealt with. There is so self-interest are all over the place. Last year, in coordina- much bias and preju- Tacloban... Southern Leyte... We can do a lot bet- tion with other government dice, so much bashing ...from Page 1 ...from Page 1 ter than this! We have agencies, the CSWDO res- and rash judgments, so to start learning the art headed by its Manager Em- cued 31 victims of traffick- Meanwhile, Rep. much absolutizing of of public opinion as it manuel Naval attended an ing; of the number were 29 Mercado expressed things with relative val- should be. orientation on ATIP laws adults rescued from their confidence on the pas- ue, so much self-right- and other child protection abusive employer in Pan- sage of his House Bill eous comments. There laws, presented by Rhoda are times when we get EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE gasinan and 2 minors saved 8948 or “An Act Declar- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Celso Ygbuhay extrajudicially settled, Ercilla, Plan OIC Project the sensation that we are partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Tinaplacan, Calbayog from online sexual exploita- ing February 17 of every City, Samar, designated as Lot No. 906, Cad 817-D, Case-3, covered by O.C.T. No. 3843, Manager and Tacloban tion. year a special working talking to a wall. containing an area of 11,973 square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. 99- 03022-00240. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Maria Angelica Y. Sumayo as vend- Women and Shelter Head, Meantime, the City In- holiday in the province And so we are reap- ee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 407, Page No. 81, Book No. IX, Series of Carmela Bastes. ter-Agency Committee on of Southern Leyte to be ing our just desserts. 2016 of Notary Public Atty. Alex R. Gelera. LSDE: Feb. 19, 26 & March 5, 2019 Human trafficking is EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Anti-Trafficking (CIACAT) known as the Guinsau- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Jeffrey Gabiana Espeña Sr., extrajudi- the violation of the Re- chaired by Mayor Romual- gon Day in memory of Rep. Romualdez... cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated in Brgy. San Jose, public Act (RA) 9208 of Tacloban City, designated as Lot 3576-D-8, Psd-083747-006772-D, covered by T.C.T. dez composed of 35 gov- the victims of the 2006 ...from Page 2 No. T-36518 with an area of 250 square meters, covered by Tax Dec. No. 2012-01-0015- 2003 as amended by RA 09073, assessed value of P13,750.00 and heir Fe C. Espeña hereby renounce, waive and ernment agencies meets landslide in barangay Rep. Abayon is a son relinquished her right in favor of her co-heirs chidren JEFFREY C. ESPEÑA and MARY 10364 or Expanded Anti- quarterly. Guinsaugon, Saint Ber- of former Northern Sa- GRACE C. ESPEÑA; per Doc. No. 67, Page No. 15, Book No. III, Series of 2018 of Notary Trafficking in Persons Act Public Atty.Caryl Jane P. Villanoza. Two help desks will also nard, province of South- mar Governor and 1st Dis- LSDE: Feb. 19, 26 & March 5, 2019 of 2012. It is defined as an be launched at the Tacloban ern Leyte.” trict Representative Harlin illegal act that is commit- AFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER OF RIGHTS DZR Airport this March, The province also in- Abayon. NOTICE is hereby given that Ernesto P. Abada, Susana A. Avenido and Sonia A. Fer- ted for the purpose of ex- raris heirs of the late Hospicia Pabro Abada, the decedent was the surviving spouse of En- which will be situated at the tensified its disaster risk Grace Evardone, the rique Fuentes Peña Abada, a PVAO Veteran Hospicia died intestate and their mother as sur- ploiting someone’s labor or viving spouse of a PVAO Veteran is entitled to a burial assistance from the PVA, and heirs arrival and departure areas, reduction and manage- wife of Eastern Samar Rep. hereby waive all their rights, interest and participation in the above-described assistance in services. favor of their sister Amalia Pablo Lacandazo and authorize to process, sign documents and and will be manned by po- ment program in the Ben Evardone, is among the receive burial assistance covered by this waiver; per Doc. No. 121, Page No. 26, Book No. The city government 1, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Jose Joannes S. Bagulaya. lice and CSWD personnel. area and the rest of the nominees of An Waray. LSDE: Feb. 19, 26 & March 5, 2019 is making headway in its (HENRY JAMES G. ROCA/ municipalities. Ako an Bisaya, another anti-trafficking initiatives. CIO) (RONALD O. REYES) AFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER OF RIGHTS party-list group has for- NOTICE is hereby given that Romeo Pabro Lacandazo, one of the children/heirs of the late Hospicia Pabro Abada, the decedent was the surviving spouse of Enrique Fuentes mer Northern Samar Vice Peña Abada, a PVAO Veteran Hospicia died intestate and their mother as surviving spouse Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines of a PVAO Veteran is entitled to a burial assistance from the PVA, and heirs hereby waive Department of Transportation Department of Transportation Department of Transportation Governor Ramp Nielsen all their rights, interest and participation in the above-described assistance in favor of their and Communication and Communication and Communication sister Amalia Pablo Lacandazo and authorize to process, sign documents and receive burial LAND TRANSPORTATION Uy, three-term Samar 1st assistance covered by this waiver; per Doc. No. 375, Page No. 76, Book No. 1, Series of LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Jose Joannes S. Bagulaya. FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY district representative Ro- LSDE: Feb. 19, 26 & March 5, 2019 BOARD BOARD BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII dolfo T. Tuazon and former Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Leyte congressman Eduar- Publication Notice R.A. 10172 R8-EV/PA-UV-2019-02-20150249 R8-EV/PA-PJ-2019-2-20140939 R8-EV/PA-FC-2019-02-20142136 do Veloso, as its nominees. Case No. VIII-2015-0249 Case No. VIII-2015-0939 Case No. VIII-2015-2136 (ROEL T. AMAZONA/JOEY Republic of the Philippines Application for Extension of Validity Application for Extension of Validity Application for Extension of Validity A. GABIETA) Province of Leyte of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS service to operate a FILCAB service to operate a PUJ service EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Municipality of Barugo SAMSON M. ZABALA, REMUS D. LAGRIMAS, RANDY C. MESA, WITH ABSOLUTE SALE Applicant/s Applicant/s Applicant/s NOTICE is hereby given that heirs x------x x------x x------x of the late Cerilo Relos extrajudicially NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted parcel of land, situated in Brgy. Agbanga, Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate Matalom, Leyte, Lot No. 1137, under Tax In Compliance with the publication requirement Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS service for the transportation of a FILCAB service for the transportation Dec. No. 08-27004-00437 containing an PUJ service for the transportation of passengers and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. passengers and freight on the route: ORMOC of passengers and freight on the route: area of 6,418 square meters (whole area). A and freight on the route: CATARMAN-RAWIS- Deed of Sale was executed a portion of 238 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of Ad- CITY-MAASIN VIA BAYBAY & VICE TACLOBAN CITY-ST. PAUL’S-CAMPETIC square meters from the above-described VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s which CATUBIG-LAS NAVAS & VICE VERSA & VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s with the use of ONE (1) unit/s which Certificate property in favor of Renato Jr. G. Galia as ministrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. Certificate is still valid and subsisting until which Certificate is still valid and subsisting vendee; per Doc. No. 451, Page No. 91, JULY 30, 2019. is still valid and subsisting until JULY 18, 2019. until AUGUST 20, 2019. Book No. XXV, Series of 2018 of Notary 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that In the present application, applicant In the present application, applicant In the present application, applicant Public Atty. Josenilo Marquez Reoma. RONNEL C. CORRO has filed with this Office, a peti- request authority for extension of validity of the request authority for extension of validity of the request authority for extension of validity of the LSDE: Feb. 19, 26 & March 5, 2019 said certificate using the same number of unit/s. said certificate using the same number of unit/s. said certificate using the same number of unit/s. tion for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” NOTICE is hereby given that this NOTICE is hereby given that this NOTICE is hereby given that this AFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth ofRONNEL application will be heard by this Board on application will be heard by this Board on application will be heard by this Board on MARCH 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of MARCH 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of MARCH 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of OF RIGHTS CAHINGCOY CORRO at Barugo, Leyte and whose the above address. NOTICE is hereby given that Sonia the above address. the above address. Abada Ferraris one of the children and parents are RONALDO T. CORRO and MARCIANA At least TEN (10) days prior to the above At least TEN (10) days prior to the above At least TEN (10) days prior to the above heir of the late Hospicia Pabro Abada, the date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of decedent was the surviving spouse of En- CAHINGCOY. this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of rique Fuentes Peña Abada, a PVAO Veteran local circulation. local circulation. local circulation. Hospicia died intestate and their mother as This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon surviving spouse of a PVAO Veteran is en- Any person adversely affected by said petition by this Board on the basis of its records and by this Board on the basis of its records and by this Board on the basis of its records and titled to a burial assistance from the PVA, may file his written opposition with this Office not documentary evidence submitted by the parties, documentary evidence submitted by the parties, documentary evidence submitted by the parties, and heirs hereby waive all their rights, inter- unless the Board deems it necessary to receive est and participation in the above-described unless the Board deems it necessary to receive unless the Board deems it necessary to receive assistance in favor of their sister Amalia later than March 4, 2019. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Pablo Lacandazo and authorize to process, WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO th sign documents and receive burial assis- N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 13th N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 13th N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 14 tance covered by this waiver; per Doc. No. day of FEBRUARY, 2019. day of FEBRUARY, 2019. day of FEBRUARY, 2019. 150, Page No. 10, Book No. XXVII, Series (Sgd.) RICARDO A. NEGADO of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Ernesto H. City/Municipal Civil Registrar (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Mendiola. LSDE: Feb. 19, 26 & March 5, 2019 LSDE: Feb. 19 & 26, 2019 Regional Director Regional Director Regional Director Tuesday, February 19, 2019 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 9

In Biliran Housing project beneficiaries claimed to be delisted if they will not vote vice gubernatorial, mayoralty candidates TACLOBAN CITY- our housing unit if we will supplies. Recipients of a housing not vote straight,” Villegas, Villegas said that they resettlement project in in a media interview, said. find it unfair that their Culaba, Biliran have al- Culaba is a recipient of eventual occupation to leged that they are being a housing project from the their housing units is being threatened of being del- National Housing Author- politicized. HUGOT: a National Arts Month Exhibit presented by local artists anf members isted if they will not vote ity (NHA) located in Ba- “We are the beneficiar- of the Island of Leyte Artist Inc. (ISLA) in cooperation with KBox Art Gallery Cafe ‘straight’ in the forthcom- rangay Guinapondan. ies of this pabahay project at Robinsons Place, Marasbaras Tacloban City. From left: Jie’ur Balais, Kendel ing May 13 elections. The housing project is of our government but we Esperas, Councilor Aimee D. Grafil, Vice Mayor Sambo Yaokasin, Councilor Evan- Margarita Villegas, a part of the government’s will not be given our unit geline Esperas, Trina Dacuycoy of DOT. (Photo by: Mariles Pineda) resident of Barangay Mar- Yolanda assistance pro- as he claimed that he has bel of said town, claimed gram. the right whom he want to that they were asked to In Culaba, the recipi- award the units,” she said, ‘vote straight’ in favor of ents of this housing project referring to Mayor Revel- SPSPS opens state-of- outgoing Mayor Lorenzo are families living in coast- dez. Reveldez who is running al areas, declared as danger Mayor Reveldez was for vice governor of the zones, of the town. contacted by Leyte Samar the-start auditorium province, and his brother, The said housing pro- Daily Express for his side started to look for funds Councilor Rodito Revel- ject has more than 700 through his mobile phone PALO, Leyte-Five And even before its for its repair. dez, who is running for units but many of the re- on this claim by the benefi- years after the onslaught formal inauguration last The school requested mayor of the town. cipients chose not to oc- ciaries but did not received of super typhoon ‘Yolan- Friday ((Feb.15), the Johnny Go for the refur- “We were told that we cupy their units due to ab- a reply from him. da’, the auditorium of venue had been used in bishment of the building will not be awarded with sence of water and power (JOEY A. GABIETA) Saint Paul School of Pro- various national event fessional Studies (SPSPS) said Alcala. with several schools based this town was fi- The donations includ- based in Metro Manila nally refurbished with ed 10 units of 5-tonners visiting the SPSPS for Boronganons urged to avail new amenities added. and glass enclosures. benchmarking. Erwin Vincent Alca- Alcala said that the The school authorities la, president and board air-conditioned con- who visited SPSPS brought of free civil registration chair of SPSPS, said that sumption of the audi- with them to Manila the the family of Mary Ngo, torium is equal to the best practices of the school BORONGAN CITY- long celebration this Feb- even late registration for to which the new refur- air-conditioned con- because of the school’s fa- Borongan City Civil ruary, the office of Mayor live birth, issue certified bished auditorium was sumption of the whole cilities, Alcala said. Registrar Maria Luisa Maria Fe Abunda spon- true copy of live birth, named, was kind enough school, emphasizing how “It makes us proud Azul announced that sored the mass wedding marriage and death cer- to donate 10 air condi- expensive the cost of the that a provincial school the city is offering free of 142 unwed married tificates at the Borongan tioning units for the au- facility. is considered as a bench- civil registration servic- couples. City Hall. ditorium. With the desire of the mark of top universi- es this month. The said mass wed- The celebration of this However, Johnny Chu school to provide afford- ties in other places,” the The special offer is ding was also free, year’s Civil Registration Go, representative of able accommodation to SPSPs president said. in line with the Civil through the Office of the Month is anchored on family, said that they de- the people of Eastern The blessing and for- Registration Month cel- Mayor who shouldered the theme “Inclusive and cided to donate the glass Visayas, the school in- mal turn-over of the ebration which is a na- all expenses for the reg- responsive Civil Registra- enclosure to make the vested along with dona- Mary Ngo Auditorium tionwide campaign to istration of married cou- tion and Vital Statistics donation complete. tion of benefactors. was graced by the Ngo’s ensure that all births, ples. (CRVS): working smart- Alcala informed that Students can use the family, Archbishop John deaths and marriages On Feb. 27, the whole er through innovation. the auditorium was dam- facility for free while oth- Du, and other school of- are registered. LCR team will also of- (NBQ/SDCandido/PIA-8 E. Samar) aged during Yolanda and er entities who want to ficials. Up-to-date and ac- fer free registration and the school management use it will be charged. (LIZBETH ANN A.ABELLA) curate Civil Registra- tion and Vital Statistics of the Admin and Finance and many more. (CRVS) is important in DA-8... Division, like what DA Publication Notice ...from Page 7 Through the Help Desk, R.A. 10172 the formulation and im- Central Office is doing, the farmers, fisherfolk, and oth- plementation of govern- launching of MHD in the MHD will initially provide er agriculture stakeholders Republic of the Philippines access to agri-fishery in- ment programs aimed region was in response also can easily avail of the ser- CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE formation and data, regis- at improving the lives of of RED delos Reyes “who vices offered by the Depart- Borongan City, Eastern Samar urged us to immediately put tration and accreditation; ment. It is expected that the the Filipino people. agri-fishery profiling and Azul and her team up the said Malasakit Cent- establishment of this Help NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION er within the vicinity of the validation; access to devel- Desk could ease-up the do- also offer mobile reg- opment interventions con- In Compliance with the publication requirements istration for free in re- DA-RFO 8.” ing of business in the re- The said help desk com- sisting of credit facilities, and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. mote and far-flung ba- gional office, and bring the plements the Public Assis- crop insurance, including 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of Ad- rangays. government closer to the tance Center already estab- scholarships, trainings and people as envisioned by no ministrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012, a notice is The said mobile reg- hereby serve to the public that HERMINIGILDA C. lished in all DA offices as seminars, as well as possible less than President Rodrigo istration covers live ANACIOhas filed with this Office, aPetition for Cor- mandated under Republic employment opportunities Duterte. (PR) birth registration, death Act 9485 otherwise known rection of Child’s Sex from “MALE to FEMALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of FRANCIS NICOLE CRUZ and marriage registra- as the “Anti-Red Tape Act of ANACIO who was born on November 27, 2002 at tion. 2007.” Thus, to be easily ac- Azul urged the par- Borongan, Eastern Samar and whose parents are cessible, the Help Desk has HERMINIGILDA A. CRUZ and NELSON A. ANACIO. ents to avail of this once- been set up at the ground a-year opportunity right floor of the DA-Regional Any person adversely affected by said petition in their doorstep. Office 8 Main Building, just may file his written opposition with this Office not near to the DA-8 Library “Join us today for free later than March 1, 2019. so that when you need and the Regional Agricul- these documents, it will ture and Fisheries Informa- (Sgd.) MA. LUISA M. AZUL III be ready,” said Azul. tion Section (Rafis). According to Atty. Wil- City Civil Registrar As part of the month- LSDE: Feb. 19 & 26, 2019 fredo Pascua, assistant chief 10 Leyte Samar Daily Express ORDINANCE Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Recyclable waste- shall refer to any waste material retrieved from the lated, such as section 4 of this ordinance, it shall be prohibited to use plastic Province of Samar waste stream and free from contamination that can still be converted into suit- bags every Thursday of every week. MUNICIPALITY OF PARANAS able beneficial use or for other purposes. -oOo- Material- shall refer to post-consumer material that has been processed to TITLE V. LGU ASSISTANCE be used for making a product, e.g. recycled paper OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN Residual wastes- shall refer to waste materials that are collected, trans- Section 9. This Local Government Unit to ensure the enforcement of this ferred and transported for final disposal as garbage. Ordinance shall endeavor to extend assistance and subsidies, to wit: MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 38 Semi-conductor and electronic products- refer to products containing 1. On the first (1) year of the implementation of this Ordinance, the Mu- semiconductor materials and operated by electricity such as communication nicipality shall provide woven bags (Bayong) or Eco Bags to its constituents AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING AND REGULATING THE USESOF PLASTICS FOR and information technology gadgets like cellular phones and computers and ap- free of charge. GOODS AND COMMODITIES THAT END UP AS RESIDUAL WASTE AND PRO- pliances such as radios and television. 2. Conduct/sponsor free seminars and trainings for the production of wo- MOTING THE USE OF ECO BAGS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PRAC- For thorough understanding of this ordinance, plastic shall refer to natural ven bags and Ecobags as an alternative to the use of plastics. TICES AS AN ALTERNATIVE and synthetic materials that are produced by chemically modifying natural sub- 3. Give certificate of appreciation and commendation to individuals, as- stances or are synthesized from inorganic and organic raw materials. On ther- sociation and business establishments who promoted the observance of this EXPLANATORY NOTE mosets, elastomers and thermoplastics. The following table illustrates the most Ordinance. common types of plasticsused, their applications and the symbol which is often 4. Give incentive to those persons/association/organization who reported WHEREAS, Article II, Sec 16 of the Philippines Constitution provides that used to identify them: the violation of this ordinance to the apprehending officer. the State shall protect and advance the right of the people and healthful ecol- Polymer Types Examples of Applications Symbol: ogy in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature; Polyethylene/Terephthalate- ex. Fizzy drink and water bottles. Salad trays. TITLE VI. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN WHEREAS, Sec 3(i) of RA 7160 provides that Local Government Units shall High Density Polyethylene- ex. Milk bottles, bleach, cleaners and most share with the National government the responsibility in the management shampoo bottles. Section 10. INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN. and maintenance of ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction; Polyvinyl Chloride- ex. Pipes, fittings, window and door frames(rigid PVC). Upon approval of this Ordinance, the Office of the Mayor shall create for this pur- WHEREAS, Sec 447(vi) of RA 7160 also empowers the SangguniangBayan Thermal insulation (PVC foam) and automotive parts. pose a taskforce who shall conduct massive information education and communi- to protect the environment and impose appropriate penalties for acts which Low Density Polyethylene- ex. Carrier bags, bin liners and packaging films. cation campaign using all possible media such as print, radio,and internet. endanger the environment including such activities which result in pollution Polypropylene- ex. Margarine tubs, microwaveable meal trays, also pro- Section 11. Monitoring and Enforcement. The Local Chief Executive shall and acceleration of rivers and lakes or ecological imbalance; duced as fibres and filaments for carpets, wall coverings and vehicle upholstery. create through an Executive Order a taskforce to enforce and monitor the ef- WHEREAS, plastic bags and Styrofoam are rampantly used as packaging Polystyrene- ex. Yoghurt pots, foam hamburger boxes and egg cartons, fective implementation of this Ordinance. The MENRO shall be the officer to materials and utensils in the Municipality of Paranas and elsewhere; plastic cutlery, protective packaging for electronic goods and toys. Insulating supervise the implementation of this Ordinance. WHEREAS, despite serious efforts of the Municipality to segregate com- material in the building and construction industry. The Philippine National Police, Paranas Municipal Police Station shall be postable, recyclable, and reusable waste materials, plastic and other similar Unallocated References- Any other plastics that does not fall into any of tapped as partner agency for the effective implementation of this ordinance. materials, remain in the waste stream and eventually become residuals; the above categories – for example polycarbonate which is often used in glazing The Office of the LCE and/or the taskforce shall conduct annual compli- WHEREAS, the Municipality is spending a considerate amount of money for the aircraft industry. ance monitoring inspection to include business establishments covered by the for operational and maintenance expenses on waste disposal; ordinance. This shall include sari-sari stores, convenient stores, market stalls WHEREAS, the present Municipal Mayor is very desirous to reduce if not TITLE II. PROHIBITED AND REGULATED USE OF PLASTICS food establishments, groceries and supermarkets among others. Non-compli- eliminate the use of plastic film bags and Styrofoam as packaging materials, ance as provided for in the environment code shall be considered a ground for encourages the utilization of alternative packaging materials such as woven Section 4. Regulated Uses of Plastic for Goods and Commodities. revocation or non-renewal of business permits. bags(bayong), baskets, cloth bags(katsa), paper bags and other similar materi- Listed below are the regulated uses of plastic bags that has to conform with als (e.g. banana leaves, etc); local regulations: TITLE VII. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ORDINANCE WHEREAS, there is a need to regulate the use of plastic bags to prevent a. To utilize as packaging material nor as container for dry and wet goods; potential serious ecological imbalance particularly in the municipal- water b. To use as non-reusable plastic wares for food as containers and packag- Section 12. Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) ways. ing material such as Styrofoam for food and drinks including plastic utensils such a. Within thirty (30) days from the approval of this Ordinance, the neces- NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of Paranas in as spoon, fork and knife for dine in and especially for take-out customers; sary rules and regulations shall be issued by the Office of the Mayor for the session assembled, that: c. Use of plastic pouch (commonly used for ice making) and drinking straw proper and effective implementation of this Ordinance. for beverages such as soft drinks, juices and other cold drinks like “palamig” TITLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS and “gulaman”; TITLE VIII. FINES AND PENALTIES d. Use of plastic bag as garbage bag; and Section 1. Title – This ordinance shall be known as an “AN ORDINANCE e. Re-use of plastics as flaglets and “bandaritas” during “fiestas”. Section 13. Penalties. Any violation of this ordinance shall be penalized PROHIBITING AND REGULATING THE USESOF PLASTICS FOR GOODS AND Section 5. Prohibition on the Use/Sell of Plastic in any Business Establish- by the following penalties: COMMODITIES THAT END UP AS RESIDUAL WASTE AND PROMOTING THE USE ments. Listed below are the prohibited sell/uses of plastic in any business estab- First Offense - Php 500.00 OF ECO BAGS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PRACTICES AS AN ALTER- lishments in this municipality: Second Offense - Php 1,000.00 NATIVE”. a. No business establishment shall utilize plastic bags as packaging materi- Third Offense - Php 1,500.00 Section 2. Scope and Coverage. This Ordinance shall cover all types of als on dry goods; Any violation of the ordinance for the first offense, an individual has an plastics that end up as residual waste. Types of plastics that are currently and b. No business establishment dealing on wet goods shall use plastic bags as option to pay the corresponding fine or render community service as maybe economically diverted within the municipality through resource recovery such primary packaging material; prescribed hereunder. as re-use and recycling shall not be covered. Plastic products and plastics that c. No business establishment shall use Styrofoam/styrophor and other simi- A community service shall refer, but not limited to clean-up drives, coastal form part of a product such as from semiconductor and electronic products lar container for food, produce and other products; and clean-up drives, tree planting activities, blood donation program, either- or except as container or packaging material shall not be covered. Other types d. No business establishment shall offer or sell plastic to be used as second- ganize by the Municipal Local Government, Barangay Local Government or of plastics that form part of the residual waste but are not explicitly prohib- ary packaging material or as primary packaging material on dry goods; any private group. ited, regulated or otherwise mentioned in this ordinance are considered not e. Selling and providing plastic bags to consumers as secondary packaging Fine and/or imprisonment of not more than six (6) months upon the dis- covered. material on wet goods; cretion of the court. This ordinance shall be applicable to and observed in all household, in- f. Selling and providing plastic bags to consumer as secondary packaging Any business establishment found violating this ordinance shall be- re dustrial, commercial or business establishments, scrap collector, junk dealers materials on dry goods; quired to pay the corresponding penalty. In case of refusal to pay,the penalties and all persons, whether living or sojourning in the municipality. g. Selling and providing Styrofoam/styrophor as container; and may be collected by the Municipal Treasurer upon renewal of its license. Can- Section 3. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Ordinance, the fol- h. Disposing plastic waste on streets, canals, body of waters and public cellation of its license to operate for a period of one (1) year shall be imposed lowing terms are defined: places. for the third offense. Buy back center – shall refer to a recycling center that purchases or oth- Section 6. Regulated Uses of Plastics for Goods and Commodities. In case a Child in Conflict with the Law is found violating this ordinance, erwise accepts recyclable materials for the purpose of recycling. The use of plastics on the following are hereby regulated: he/she shall be reprimanded. Further, the Municipal Social Welfare Develop- Child –refers to a person under the age of eighteen (18). a. Wet goods that are already pre-contained in plastic wraps, pouches bag ment Office (MSWDO) shall conduct an intervention program pursuant to the Child in Conflict with the Law –refers to a child who is alleged as, accused and the like as part of the product’s packaging materials such as frozen prod- provisions of Republic Act 9344 or the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of of, or adjudged as having committed an offense under Philippine laws. ucts, shall not be contained further in plastic bags. 2006”. Container- shall refer to the material which contains and is in direct con- b. Other wet goods that are not pre-contained in plastic pouches, wraps For any succeeding violations, the liability shall devolve upon those per- tact with the product especially in the cases of liquid products, wet goods, or bags are preferably to be contained in customer supplied “reusable” pre- sons having such Child in Conflict with the Law under their legal authority or food and beverages, e.g.bottles, trays, plastic or paper wraps, laminated car- cleaned and sanitized hard plastic containers. control pursuant to the principle of vicarious liability provided underthe Fam- tons etc.; dry and solid goods do not usually require containers. c. Plastic products for as long as they will end up as recyclable waste may ily Code in relation to the New Civil Code, to wit: Ecobags or re-usable bags- are bags made out of different materials that be allowed such as plastic cups (commonly regarded as Hi or High Impact), ice Art. 221. Parents and other persons exercising parental authority shall be can withstand several uses as containers and for packaging rendering them cream cups, egg trays, spoon and fork. civilly liable for the injuries and damages caused by the acts or omissions of “eco-friendly as they provide an alternative to disposable bags; commonly d. Oil plastic bottles shall be re-used at all times since they don’t usually end their unemancipated children living in their company and under their parental used ecobags are made from fabric, recycled or indigenous materials; it may up as recyclable waste; other plastic bottles that are not accepted at “buy back authority subject to the appropriate defences provided by law. also refer to “thick” plastic bags or any bag made out of plastic provided that centers” like barangay MRF’s municipal MRF or junkshops shall be re-used and the material is strong that will render the bag durable for re-use; bags made should not end up as residual waste. TITLE IX. FINAL PROVISIONS from recycled materials such as paper are not necessarily considered ecoBags e. Sacks and other similar bags shall be re-used as garbage bags; garbage if not re-usable as stated, e.g. thin brown paper bags commonly known as collectors shall return the sacks for further re-use as garbage bags. Section 14. Separability Clause. If any part of this Ordinance is declared “supot” used for “pandesal”. as unconstitutional or unlawful, such declaration shall not affect theother Generator (s)- shall refer to a person, natural or juridical, who last uses a TITLE III. ALTERNATIVE USE OF ECO BAGS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENT parts or section hereof that are not declared unlawful or unconstitutional. material and makes it available for disposal or recycling. FRIENDLY PRACTICES Section 15. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinances inconsistent with Packaging material- shall refer to any material which may contain but this Ordinance shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly. not necessarily in direct contact with the product especially for purposes of Section 7. Use of Eco Bags and other Environment Friendly Practices as an Section 16. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect after the lapse of protection, preservation, handling, transport and marketability e.g. cartons, Alternative. All sectors are strictly enjoined to use eco bags and observe the fol- fifteen (15) days from the date of publication or after posting of the same in carrier bags, packaging films, protective foams for electronic products; it shall lowing environment friendly practices: three(3) conspicuous places in the Muniicpality. also refer to any material which acts as a secondary container to a product, a. Posting of Information and Education Campaign (IEC) materials shall be CARRIED unanimously by the members present. i.e., for purposes of containment but not in direct contact with the product, mandatory on all commercial establishments such as sari-sari stores, conveni- ENACTED: JANUARY 28, 2019 e.g. the box which contains a bottle filled with liquid perfume. ent stores, grocery stores, market stalls, food establishments like eateries, fast- I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing. Person(s)- shall refer to any being, natural or juridical, susceptible of food chains, restaurants, bar and grills, general merchandisers like school sup- rights and obligations of being subject of legal relations. plies, hardware stores or any trading business establishment that will require Cloth bag [a.k.a. katsa] – refers to a reusable packaging material made of containers and packaging materials for the product they trade. TITO ALFONSO D. QUILAPIO cloth [biodegradable] used in the packaging of flour, wheat and other similar b. Proprietors, managers and operations officer of business establishments Secretary-Designate goods. shall brief or train their respective personnel that will be in the frontline to im- Attested: Dry goods – refers to any product that do not require refrigeration of plement this ordinance. freezing to maintain freshness. c. All sectors are enjoined to use EcoBags in all aspects of its business trans- Intervention – refers to a series of activities which are designed to ad- actions whenever applicable and the general public shall bring appropriate con- HON. CARLOS B. ABAN HON. EBEL E. OBOR dress issues that caused the child to commit an offense. It may take the form tainers whenever they are going to the market. SB Member SB Member of an individualized treatment program which may include counselling, skills d. Business establishments are encouraged to give discounts and freebies training, education, and other activities that will enhance his/her psychologi- to users of ecoBags. cal, emotional and psycho-social well-being. e. Business establishments and non-governmental organizations are en- Plastic bags – also knownas sando bags, pouch, plastic shopping bags and joined to promote the use of ecoBags by developing their own IEC materials HON. JESUS C. GABON HON. CLARITA M. ABAWAG plastic firm bags. It is a type of flexible packaging material made of thin, plas- such as posters, pins, tarpaulins, streamers etc. SB Member SB Member tic film that is used for containing and transporting food and other products f. Recovery of tetra packs or doy packs of juice drinks shall be made during [commercial or industrial]. It also refers to thin-gauge packaging medium that occasions and wake. is used as bag or wrap. g. Tarpaulins and streamers shall be recovered after their intended use; Styrofoam/styrophor- refers to akind of packaging material used as food the Municipal Engineering Office shall recover tarpaulins and streamers posted HON. PAUL ANTHONY C. ENGUERRA HON. FELIX A. CERDEÑA, JR. containers, disposable cups, plates, etc. within the municipality after expiration of their permits; the Municipal Recovery SB Member SB Member Plastic waste- refers to any plastic material thrown as waste. Facilities shall recover all the tarpaulins and streamers used by the Municipality. Primary packaging material- refers to those types of packaging for con- h. Barangay officials shall take the lead in their respective barangays to en- taining produce, snack foods, frozen foods, hardware etc. sure recovery of recyclable materials that may be used for making ecoBags. Secondary packaging material- refers to those types of packaging materi- i. Recyclable materials that may be used for making ecoBags shall be HON. CRISOSTOMO A. MABULAC HON. CIPRIANO B. ARAZA als for wet goods to provide support to any primary packaging and intended brought to the MRF. SB Member SB Member for convenience of the handler, as well. j. Use of ecoBags shall be mandatory for the Municipality of Paranas; use of Wet foods- refers to any product that requires refrigeration or freezing ecoBag made from NFA rice sack shall be made a requirement for the availment to maintain freshness such as fish, meat, poultry products, fruits, vegetables, of NFA rice at NFA “Tindahan Natin” and any ecoBag for the availment of any beverages and cooked foods in carenderias/eateries. commodity; similar mechanics shall apply to other programs that may require HON. NEIL JOSHUA D. CORRE HON. VINCE ALLAN F. DAVANTES Wet market- generally refers to the store of products that requires re- use of ecoBags. S.K. Federation President ABC President/Ex-Officio frigeration or freezing to maintain freshness. These include the wet section k. Recycled and recyclable bags are recommended as second-best thing to in public markets, supermarkets, mini marts, restaurants and carenderias/ ecoBags. CERTIFIED CORRECT: eateries. l. Business establishments shall provide their own re-usable container for Woven bags- [a.k.a. bayong], refers to biodegradable packaging material wet goods and/or require its consumers to bring their own re-usable container made of woven pandan, buli leaves, water lily and other similar materials. for the same. ENGR. YOLANDA T. TAN Post-consumer materials- shall refer only to those materials or products m. Business establishments shall use cardboard boxes to pack groceries and Vice-Mayor/Presiding Officer generated by a business or consumer which have served their intended end other dry goods. use, and which have been separated or diverted from solid waste for the pur- APPROVED: pose of being collected, processed and used as raw materials in the manu- TITLE IV. NO PLASTIC DAY facturing of recycled product, excluding materials and by products generated ATTY. EUNICE U. BABALCON from, and commonly used within an original manufacturing process. Section 8. No Plastic Day –In instances where uses of plastic bag are regu- Municipal Mayor Tuesday, February 19, 2019 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express11 In Northern Samar Mobile clinic in San Isidro town is now ready to treat patients SAN ISDIRO, North- people, especially the poor. another fresh term in this ern Samar—As part of Avila reminded his year’s midterm elections, his commitment to uplift health care providers in said. and give a quality health providing patients with ut- The town has a state-of- care to his people, Mayor most care because this will the-art mobile clinic that is Ferdinand Avila of this show that they care and equipped with ECG, ultra- town reminded his health empathizes with them. sound and Ex-ray equip- personnel to treat their “I am happy and satis- ment, worth P10.5 million. patients with “utmost fied of the support of my The said equipment is c a r e”. co-workers under my ad- now being used by the res- Mayor Avila said that ministration in prioritiz- idents of the town. while he is already satis- ing health and education It has also two units of fied with the performanc- particularly to the less- bus and rescue car which it es of the medical staff of privilege along with their uses to ferry students who the municipal govern- school children who are lives in remote barangays ment, he still want them the direct beneficiaries of of the town. to perform better for the said program,” the town (PETER D. PAREDES) A state-of-the-art mobile clinic is now being enjoy by the people of San Isidro great satisfaction of the mayor, who is seeking for town in Northern Samar. 12 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, February 19, 2019 4,000 volunteers in a cleanup of 10 coastal villages in a Leyte town

About 4,000 volunteers coming from different government offices as well as Members of the Fisheries Law Enforcement Team confiscated hot lumbers in those coming from private sectors volunteered to help waterways of 10 coastal Barangay 60-A, Old Road Sagkahan in Tacloban City on Feb.15.(CIO) areas in Carigara, Leyte on Sunday(Feb.17). (Photo Courtesy) CARIGARA, Leyte- Prior to the actual preservation of our envi- About 4,000 people com- cleanup, all the partici- ronment, the son of Mayor ing from various govern- pants signed a pledge of Eduardo Ong, Sr. said. Illegal logs seized ment offices and private commitment to make sure A total of 10 truck load organizations and stu- that the activity would be of garbage were taken out dents joined in the clean- sustained. of the coastal shores. in Tacloban City ing up of 10 coastal villag- Ong believed that the Among those who TACLOBAN CITY kahan at around 7 p.m. on (DENR). es of the town on Sunday huge number of volunteers joined the campaign were -Twenty-four pieces of il- Friday (February 15). (Feb.17). who came and joined the personnel of the Depart- legally transported lumber The team was con- Last year, regular off- The cleanup drive,one-day activity signified ment of Public Works and with an estimated mar- ducting their regular sea- shore operations in Can- dubbed as ‘Limpyo Bay- that they saw the impor- Highways’ 2nd engineer- ket value of P39,000 and borne patrol operation off cabato Bay, San Pedro bayon ni Gara,’ involved tance of a clean and safe ing district office, police, a motorized banca valued Cancabato Bay when they Bay, Panalaron Bay, Ani- the barangays of Guinda- environment and were in- students from different at P 50,000 were seized intercepted a motorized bong Bay and San Juanico punan West, Guindapnan spired on the cleanup of the schools and organizations, by the Fisheries Law En- banca manned by uniden- Strait conducted by FLET East,San Mateo, Bariis, Manila Bay as directed by business groups and the lo- forcement Team (FLET) in tified persons transporting resulted in the confisca- Baybay, Visoria East and President Rodrigo Duterte. cal Church. Brgy. 60-A Old Road Sag- 560 board feet of lawaan tion of 32 fishing gears West, Tangnan, Barugo- Interior Secretary Ed- (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) from the shoreline of Brgy. hay Norte, and Naugisan. uardo Año has also or- used in illegal fishing ac- 60-A. According to Eduardo dered all local government ELECTRONIC BINGO tivities and recovery 242 According to the re- Ong Jr., chairman of the units to conduct cleanup Today is your lucky day!!! pieces of “hot” lumber. Try your Luck, Relax and Feel port, the unidentified sus- coastal cleanup drive, the drive at their own major The operations form the Excitement of the Games...! pects abandoned the mo- part of the extensive cam- successful drive came into waterways. Enjoy and have more fun... torized banca and its load paign of the team to im- fruition after several dis- “I just hope that this Opens 9:30 AM to 2AM the of illegally-cut logs. cussions with some baran- activity will be a step to- following day pose fisheries and envi- gay officials who informed 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice The recovered logs were ronmental laws pursuant ward to a more responsible Romualdez St., Tacloban City him that they loved and brought to the FLET office to orders of Mayor Cris- actions towards our envi- Maasin City Main Office used to swim in Carigara ronment. We also hope for JLK SPA for documentation and tina G. Romualdez. (053) 570-8236 (HENRY JAMES ROCA Bay including the waters other and nearby towns The newest place to unwind... for proper turnover to the BRANCHES: Services offered: Department Environment with a report from D. along the barangays. to make the activity as an ABARQUEZ/CIO) Tacloban: 523-8383 Head Massage, Hand Massage and Natural Resources “But what I saw in the inspiration for them,” Ong 325-6363 Body Massage, Foot Massage waters are garbage mostly said. Palo: 832-1991 Manicure, Pedicure, Foot SPA plastics and wood debris Small things like clean- Baybay: 563-9120/563-9010 Opens: Monday to Saturday Sogod: (053) 577-8527 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM and other wastes. Thus, we ing the surroundings and Hilongos: (053) 567-8184 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice decided for the cleanup proper waste disposal will Ormoc: (053) 561-6818 Romualdez St., Tacloban City drive,” he said. make a long way in the

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