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VOL. XXXIII NO. 027 SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN Amid question of DILG on him getting the vaccine Alfred says he is willing to face the consequences JOEY A. GABIETA TACLOBAN CITY- Mayor Alfred Romualdez said that he would answer the show cause or- 2 Leyte mayors on anti-COVID vaccination der from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) after he received a vaccine against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) earlier than expected. One took the jab; Romualdez was ad- ministered on Monday the other give way (March 22) with the Si- novac vaccine justifying to a frontliner that he would like to serve TACLOBAN CITY- The additional vaccines as an example not only Two town mayors in Leyte were intended for local among Taclobanons but have took different stand government unit to be ad- more so among health on the inoculation cam- ministered to the barangay workers whom he said paign: one took the shot health workers. many were hesitant to be while the other decline to “After knowing that all vaccinated. receive it. those identified beneficia- But this decision of Mayor Ma.Rosario ries were inoculated and the 58-year old mayor Avestruz of Barugo town those listed in the quick did not sit well as DILG was vaccinated using the substitute list were already Usec.Epimaco Densing AstraZeneca brand on utilized, and that doses in said that they are prepar- March 23 while Mayor the vaccine vials are still ing for a show cause order Myra Georgina Arevalo of available, Mayor Avestruz against him and six oth- Palompon town refused to finally decided to be in- er mayors for receiving FACE THE CONSEQUENCES. Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez said that his de- be vaccinated. oculated taking into con- the vaccine ahead of the cision to have himself inoculated was his way to encourage Taclobanons, including health Both were named sideration that the unused health workers. workers, who are still hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The move of the city mayor, however, was criticized by some to include the Department of Interior and Local Gov- as among their respec- doses will be wasted,” the see Alfred /page 7 ... ernment who want him to explain why he was vaccinated ahead of some medical workers. tive ‘quick substation list statement added. (QSL).’ For her part, Mayor Based on the informa- Arevalo declined to be giv- Family vows to pursue justice tion posted by the mu- en the AstraZeneca vac- nicipal government on its cine considering that she Thousands pay their last Facebook account, Mayor is also a doctor by profes- Avestruz reportedly had sion and is considered as a her shot only after all the frontliner. respect to slain Mayor Aquino barangay health workers “I am included on the who were scheduled to substitution list not be- CALBAYOG CITY-At be vaccinated on that day cause I am the mayor but least 4,000 grieving Cal- have received the vaccines. see One took /page 7 ... bayognons lined up on the “Was Mayor Avestruz streets to bid farewell to prioritized? The answer is their slain mayor Ronaldo no.The fact that she was in Aquino whose white-col- the quick substitution list ored casket was mounted answers clearly the ques- in a truck bedecked with tion. She was a substitute flowers as he was buried not a priority,” the state- on Wednesday (March 24) ment said posted Thursday afternoon in a private fu- (March 25). neral park here. The mayor’s vaccine, One of them was Jose it added, was part of the Garcia, 49, who described additional 20 doses of the late mayor as “very giv- AstraZeneca received by ing but strict.” Aquino’s widow, Marcelina(right photo) touches the coffin of her husband for the last the municipality from the The tricycle driver said time. The funeral cortege of the slain mayor passes major streets of the city before the original 100 doses of the see Thousand /page 12 ... burial at a private memorial park on Wednesday(March 24). same brand of vaccine. 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, March 27, 2021

USAID acting administrator lauds In the wake of the killing of Mayor Aquino 3 million Filipino students reached through U.S.-Philippine Partnership Eastern Visayas police disowns MANILA-United and officials from the States Agency for In- executive and legis- ternational Develop- lative branches of the ‘malicious’ social media post ment (USAID) Acting Philippine govern- Administrator Gloria ment. TACLOBAN CITY-The Steele on Thursday, Over 14,000 teach- Philippine National Police March 25, congratu- ers and 18,000 local (PNP) here in the region has lated participants of officials, educationdisowned a viral post in so- the 14th Philippine administrators and cial media which alleged the National Education parent-teacher asso- direct involvement of several local officials and po- Summit for achiev- ciations have received lice personnel in the series ing landmark nation- training under the of killings in Calbayog City al policy reforms that EdGE project. Ad- and its nearby towns. have improved ed- ditionally, the part- “This Office strongly ucation governance nership strengthened condemns the posting and through a partnership Local School Boards, sharing of the said docu- with USAID. village-level School ment. While we acknowl- During her keynote Governing Councils, edge that every person is The killing of Calbayog Mayor Ronaldo Aquino resulted to ‘online war’ with the address, Steele noted and Regional Educa- granted the right to express Philippine National Police regional headquarters denying a post which reportedly that nearly 3 million tion Councils that al- opinion or stand in any is- early grade learners in located local resources sue, this Office does not named some high-ranking policemen in the incident they claimed to be a shootout. the Philippines ben- and shared best prac- condone the writing and The Aquino family insisted that the March 8 incident was an ambush. efitted from USAID’s tices, leading to im- sharing of unsubstantiated being subjected to the lawful steadfast in upholding the nel, who are allegedly in- Education Gover- proved education out- information, especially if investigative procedures.” law and promoting the involved in the incident, but nance Effectivenesscomes. it is injurious or offensive “For an accusation to be terest of the public.” the group has not provided (EdGE) program with “Governors, may- to the reputation of others,” read the statement acted upon, the presence Meanwhile, the us details,” said Lieutenant the Synergeia Founda- ors, and other local of a complainant, either of PRO-Eastern Visayas has Colonel Ma. Bella Rentua- tion, Inc. Synergeia, champions understand from Police Regional Office (PRO)-Eastern Visayas. an individual or a juridical named seven policemen, ya, police regional spokes- with support from the unique conditions “As per initial verifica- entity, is warranted. Should including four high ranking person. USAID, organized of their communities tion, the said post contains the author of the document officials, allegedly involved The policemen involved the two-day summit, and are in the best po- malicious, misleading, and come out into the open in the shooting incident that include have ranks of col- which was attended sition to lead in solving deceptive allegations,” it to prove his allegations, led to the death of Calbayog onel, major, lieutenant and by more than 700 lo- their own develop- added. this Office would be will- City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino corporal. cal government chief ment challenges, given However, PRO-Eastern ing to take appropriate and and five others on March 8, “Their respective offic- executives, teachers, the right opportunity,” Visayas assured the public prompt actions, as mandat- 2021. es are taking custody of the education administra- Steele said from US- that “all formal legal com- ed by law,” it said. “The SITG (Special In- personnel involved while tors, parents, students, see USAID /page 12 ... plaints being addressed to The regional police com- vestigation Task Group) has the investigation is ongo- concerned PNP offices are mand added it “will remain given us clearance of nam- ing,” Rentuaya said. ing those accounted person- The other policemen, Captain Joselito Tabada and Staff Sergeant Romeo DOLE-8 has new director; former director Laoyon, were killed during the incident, while Staff Sergeant Neil Cebu was Centi assign at their central office wounded. TACLOBAN CITY- bor department all these ment. He was the region- of the entire DOLE-Re- The identified police- Personnel of the Depart- years, I have learned that Jalbuena has been in al director of Region 4A gional Office 8 workforce, men were members of ment of Labor and Em- teamwork really makes government service for (Calabarzon) before his we can deliver our pro- the Integrity Monitoring ployment (DOLE) here the dream work. As your over 32 years and has recent re-assignment to grams and services trium- and Enforcement Group in the region welcomed new Director, I commit experienced working in Eastern Visayas last Feb- phantly,” said Jalbuena. (IMEG) and drug enforcement unit. their new head, Henry to provide the needed different regional labor ruary 18, 2021. Assistant Regional Di- PRO-Eastern Visayas John Jalbuena. guidance and direction offices. Amid the pandemic, rector Amable Ildefonso “remains neutral in the Jalbuena replaces Ya- just as how I look forward His previous posts in- the new labor director Roa was then the acting conduct of the investiga- hya Centi who was said to your commitment to clude Regions 6, 9, Cor- said he is “excited to serve DOLE-8 director prior to tion by SITG,” according to to have been assigned at work with passion and dillera Administrative the people of Eastern Vi- the appointment of Jal- Rentuaya. their central office. dedication,” the Iloilo Region, 1 and National sayas.” buena. (RONALD O. REYES) “Working in the la- City native said in a state- Capital Region. “I know with the help (RONALD O. REYES) DPWH-SLDEO to implement over We accept: Leyte Samar P330 million flood control projects Publication for DailyDaily ExpressExpress in Southern Leyte this year National Newspaper MAASIN CITY- The from DPWH-SLDEO is in need of Department of Public based in this city, said. Malaya Business Insight by Works and Highways- DPWH-SLDEO Dis- People’s Independent Media Writers, Correspondents, Southern Leyte District trict Engineer Mano- Engineering District lo Rojas told reporters Contact: Account Executives (DPWH-SLDEO) will that the multi-million ALMA M. GRAFIL embark on a more than projects in nine sites Leyte Samar Daily Express Please email resume to: P330 million flood con- with a total allocation [email protected] trol projects this year in a of P332.912 include the GLOBE (053) 888-0037 - PLDT or call (053) 888-0037/ 09177710320 bid to prevent overflow- construction of embank- look for Aileen M. Grafil ing of rivers, a report see DPWH/page 9 ... Cell No. 09171242427

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Samar Rep.Sarmieto pleads to Pres. Duterte to Jaro town declares pork holiday after ‘force’ NBI to come up report on slaying of four of its villages were hit by ASF Mayor Aquino; files bill renaming bridge TACLOBAN CITY- nite closure of the town’s ported a case of ASF, after where Aquino was killed after the murdered exec The local government unit slaughter house wherein the sample from Barangay TACLOBAN CITY-Sa- of Jaro town, Leyte prov- no slaughtering of hogs Parag-um was confirmed mar Rep. Edgar Mary ince, has declared a pork either for home or com- infected with the virus. Sarmiento has issued an holiday after it recorded a mercial purposes would be The local government appeal to President Ro- case of African Swine Fe- allowed. through its Municipal drigo Duterte and Sen. ver (ASF). As part of the order, the Agriculture’s Office has Christopher ‘Bong’ Go This after four baran- selling of pork and pork deployed a team for the for the National Bureau gays in the municipality products, frozen or chilled depopulation within 500 of Investigation(NBI) to had reported confirmed is prohibited for nine days. meter radius of pigs to pre- hasten their probe on the ASF cases while another For monitoring, Mayor vent further spread of the killing of his close ally four barangay reported Arbas directed every ba- virus. and friend, Calbayog city hogs that are experiencing rangay to establish a border ASF was first recorded mayor Ronaldo Aquino. ASF-like symptoms. control on their entry and in the province in Abuyog Sarmiento (1st dis- The pork holiday, per exit points in their juris- town January of this year. trict) said that while he order by Mayor Rodrigo diction which will be su- ASF also hit the towns understand that the NBI Arbas, would last for nine pervised by the barangay of La Paz, Javier, MacAr- have other high profile Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento days starting last Wednes- council headed by their ba- thur, Dulag, Palo, Tanauan, cases it currently working day (March 24). rangay chairman. Pastrana, Burauen, and Ta- on like the ‘misencounter’ Rep. Sarmiento has for the great people of The mayor has also Aside from Jaro, the cloban City. between the personnel of also filed a petition for Calbayog.’ directed for the indefi- town of Carigara also re- (ROEL T. AMAZONA) the Philippine National Congress through its Mark Aquino said Police and the Philippine committee on public or- that they are confident Northern Samar intensifies Drug Enforcement Agen- der to conduct an inves- that they could get jus- cy(PDEA)that took place tigation on the killing of tice considering that they in Quezon City, there is Aquino. have witnesses who could anti-logging operations also a pressing need to The 59-year old third- identify the suspects be- solve the killing of Aqui- termer mayor was killed hind the slaying of his T A C L O B A N a strong message to illegal in assorted sizes with an es- no. in what the police claimed father. CITY-Police in Northern loggers that we will deal timated volume of 4,799.9 “This has become a na- to be a shootout last March Also killed was the Samar have intensified with them with the full board feet and were loaded tional issue as it involved 8 while he was on his way mayor’s driver and po- its anti-logging opera- force of the law,” said Col- in a six-wheeler truck. police personnel and with to attend the birthday of lice escort, two members tions following the arrest onel Arnel Apud, director The seven arrested sus- a city mayor (so) I am ap- his eldest son, Mark while of the Provincial Drug of seven suspects and the of Northern Samar Police pects failed to show the pealing again to President he was traversing along Enforcement Unit and seizure 800 pieces of “la- Provincial Office. required permits from Rodrigo Duterte and to Laboyao Bridge in Baran- the Integrity Monitoring waan” worth P239,999 in “I also urge the public the Department of Envi- Sen. Bong Go to force the gay Lonoy. The Aquino Enforcement Group and Bobon, Northern Samar to be vigilant and help us ronment and Natural Re- NBI to come and finish it family, however, insisted a civilian who was hit by early dawn of March 23, protect our environment sources (DENR) for its with a report (and) give that the mayor was killed a stray bullet during the 2021. by reporting any suspected transport. justice to mayor Aquino,” in an ambush. exchange of fire. “We have been inten- illegal logging activities in The suspects will face the Samar solon said. Sarmiento has also Mayor Aquino was sifying our forest protec- their localities,” he added. charges for violation of Sarmiento was earlier filed a bill calling for the buried on Wednesday tion efforts in the past Lieutenant Neil Fernan- Presidential Decree 705 or assured by the NBI that renaming of Laboyao (March 24) with around weeks and with our recent dez, chief of Bobon Munic- the Forestry Reform Code they would conclude their Bridge into a Ronaldo P. 4,000 Calbayognons bid- confiscations and appre- ipal Police Station, said the of the Philippines. ‘impartial report’ within Aquino Bridge to perpet- ding him their last fare- hensions we hope to send 800 pieces of “lawaan” were (RONALD O. REYES) this month. uate his ‘life and service well. (JOEY A. GABIETA) DPWH-NSFDEO completed 1-storey 4-classroom Cops, narco agents bust school building in San Isidro N. Samar CATARMAN, parapet wall and toilet at- 2 drug suspects Northern Samar (NSF- tached at each classroom. TACLOBAN CITY- the police. DEO)-The Department The newly construct- Police and anti-narcotics Picardal allegedly sold a of Public Works and ed building can accom- agents arrested two alleged sachet believed to be con- Highways Northern Sa- modate more or less 180 drug personalities in sepa- taining shabu during the mar First DEO has com- students of Veriato El- rate operations here in the operation in Barangay 107- pleted the construction ementary School in the city on Wednesday (March Sta. Elena around 4 a.m. of one-storey, four-class- municipality of San Isidro 24). Wednesday. room school building Northern Samar. It will The suspects were iden- Police also recovered in Veriato Elementary also provide better learn- tified as Jerwin Obejas, 23, from the suspect’s posses- School, San Isidro N. Sa- ing facilities for the stu- and Michael Picardal, 33, sion and control P500.The mar. dents and teachers. (PR) both residents of the city. illegal drug has an estimat- The P8.27-million Authorities confiscated ed street value of P6, 000. worth school building from Obejas a sachet be- The suspects will face is composed of four (4) construction lieved to be containing sus- charges for violation of classrooms and is funded of one-storey pected shabu, as a subject of Republic Act 9165, or the by the Department of Ed- four-classroom sale, during the anti-drug Comprehensive Dangerous ucation (DepEd) under school building operation in Barangay 62-A Drugs Act of 2002. its Basic Educational Fa- with reinforced Sagkahan around 5 a.m. (RONALD O. REYES) cilities Fund (BEFF). concrete gutter, Wednesday. The project includes hand washing They recovered from his the removal of existing area at both sides; possession P500 buy-bust 3CL SB (Marcos Type), PWD ramp with money. 1STY-MPB (Open), handrails, window The seized illegal drug and two common com- grilles at front and has an estimated street val- fort rooms, complete rear windows, ue of P25,000, according to 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Saturday, March 27, 2021

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WEBSITE he continued rise of new covid basic health protocols are observed, this virus www.leytesamardailynews.com cases in the country seems to still spreads far and wide. be unstoppable now, thanks Government critics can only feast on this with to the faster testing outcomes EMAIL ADDRESS glee instead of helping, for this worsening pan- and the mainstream media [email protected] demic is affording them with chances to all the that areT quick to announce overall testing results more pin the government down. It enables them on a daily basis. to create perfect propagandas to undermine gov- All rights reserved. Except as The hundreds of new cases per day that we used ernment efforts, and to criticize those in key po- permitted by law, no part of to have in the past months are now amounting to sitions responsible for the virus containment, to Leyte Samar Daily Express may be thousands, nearing ten thousand to be exact, and include the president himself. re-produced or distributed in any form who knows how bloated the results would be in For sure, the government has been doing what or by any means stored in a database the coming months. Such a trend had been rather it can to address this overwhelming pandemic or retrieval system without its prior consistently rising, and per consequences, we can issue. It’s just that it was caught unprepared for written permission from the publisher. only expect more in the near future. this, just like all the countries of the world. But Indeed, the implication to this is that, the more the government should do more, and try to ad- Commentaries from readers whose positive individuals there are to the virus, the dress especially the dire need to help the poor identities they prefer to remain more likely that they will spread it to more and segment of the population whose jobs and live- anonymous can be accommodated more people. Blame it to the rapid transmission lihoods had been severely affected. Hunger just as “blind items”. It will be our editorial that this communicable disease does, for though cannot wait. prerogative, however, to verify the veracity of such commentaries before publication. not just enough that we trees when, after a few replace the trees that have years, they would be cut Letters should be as brief as possible, been taken from the for- down by greedy individu- and sent with the writer’s name, signature ests; we should also be vig- als? It’s nothing but a waste address and phone numbers (if any) to: ilant against the cause of of time, money, and effort, “Letter to the Editor”, Things To the tress’ disappearance, in though a few individuals Leyte Samar Daily Express. short, against the takers. would benefit. They may be edited for length and clarity Trees last for centuries If we are really sincere Mind if untouched in the wild. in restoring our deplet- But once they are abused ed forests and woodlands, DOMS PAGLIAWAN and cut wantonly and in- then we should monitor Sister Publications discriminately, they dis- those trees that we plant Samar Weekly Express appear in minutes. Man, there, from the time they Eastern Samar Bulletin as we know it, has always are planted up to the time Planting trees been the number one cul- they are to be harvested prit, cutting down trees for for various ends. Planting Efforts at restoring our While we greatly appre- self-serving ends—for fire- alone is not the solution. depleted forest covers are ciate such efforts and try to wood, for building houses, There should be constant immensely commendable extend what we can to be for any other reason. So if monitoring, assessment, deserving our utmost sup- of help in that crusade of trees have to be saved, they and protection extended port for it is not just an act greening the nation, we also should be protected from to these trees for them to of heroism but is one of caution the lead agencies humans, their prime pred- really make our moun- survival meant to save Juan and concerned officials to ators. tains lush and vibrant once dela Cruz from impending make sure all those efforts What’s the use of cov- again. troubles. will not end up useless. It’s ering bald mountains with see Planting/page 12 ... Saturday, March 27, 2021 Leyte Samar Daily Express 5

made some adjustments March 2021 column as and that the virus is with- OPINIONfollows -- in the known specie of “Former Supreme enemies that the immune Court Justice Antnio Automatic system can adjust from. What’s New Carpio was the brains in Also, the good Mayor the ill-conceived arbitra- was on a mission to show tion suit against China, for the to people like me that he Mr. Q? filed in 2013. is willing to go first on a “On the other hand, People vaccine from China the TENTE U. QUINTERO Albert del Rosario was CLEMELLE MONTALLANA origin of the Virus. He did Ex-President Noynoy not think twice of having Aquino’s foreign affairs Yehey, Mag-E’elecsyon na liwat the jab when most of us secretary and was known are anxious, afraid and re- salit, maramlon na liwat! as the leader in the An- Mayor Alfred is luctant to do so. ti-Chinese campaign. While others may say Yep, whether we like it or not, “Before joining Ex-Pres- a Frontliner that it’s a sort of entitle- these words are now in the minds ident Noynoy Aquino’s ad- The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. ment, the argument is of many voters nationwide! ministration, Del Rosario The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, wrong, this not free make- was a longtime executive Both his own and the enemies. up, free food sample or of the First Pacific Hold- Easily the top Albert del Rosario, are - Napoleon Bonaparte free screening of a movie. ing Corporation, based in news-topic nowadays is leading the formation of One frontliner died after Indonesia and Hongkong. the launching of a co- a single, united, and dem- The recent controver- leadership. Suffice to say the Sinovac jab early on , First Pacific’s “extension” alition of former gov- ocratic national slate of sy involving Mayor Alfred that the operational readi- several elderly died in Eu- in the Philippines is lo- ernment officials, local candidates for the 2022 Tacloban to me should not ness and actions of the city rope too ,allegedly due to cally known as the MVP officials and members elections, in order to ral- be a matter of concern nor government hinges on the the vaccine It’s a low re- or Manny V. Pangilinan of civil society groups, ly Filipinos against the something of a matter for course of actions that the ward high risk move Let group of PLDT, Smart, which they aptly named continuation of what they investigation but some- good Mayor leads and fa- the logic and reason take NLEX. Meralco and 1SAMBAYAN; and their call, “dictatorial and au- thing that can be deduced cilitate. control , there is not much Maynilad Water Services plan to put-up a “Unit- thoritarian system” of the as a pragmatic approach As Netizens decry the of an entitlement there but Corporation, to name a ed Slate” against the ad- present administration. for the grand scheme of vaccination he had it’s it was leadership by exam- few. ministration candidates True to form, and on things that would hasten worth noting that indeed ple. Many people do not “Del Rosario is known in the national elections the side, Manila Times’ the victory against COVID. he doesn’t need to subject want the China vaccine to have manipulated the in May next year.. hard-hitting columnist Mayor Alfred is at the himself to the uncertain this writer included and witless Aquino into what Former Supreme Rigoberto Tiglao, imme- forefront in this battle- and unknown side effect the Mayor obliged to get was the worst foreign Court justice Antonio diately dug into his files field. He leads the city by of the vaccine. He had the first shot. policy direction the Phil- Carpio and former for- and wrote about the Two his symbolic and physical COVID before and that The timing may be a ippine government ever eign affairs secretary (2) “leaders” in his 22 biologically his body had see Mayor /page 13 ... see Yep, /page 9 ... trived. Since Christ is one person with two natures, Plan. The Board shall be his suffering and death High-Powered composed of the secretaries are not just in his human of DTI as chairperson, the side. The whole Christ, the DBM, the DOF, the DOST, whole person of Christ in and the PCA plus three Commentary Objective his divinity and humanity, farmers/representatives suffered and died. DR. PACIENTE CORDERO, JR. from Luzon, Visayas, and FR. ROY CIMAGALA If we cannot fully un- Mindanao. derstand that, just leave it Also, Villar pledged at that. It’s a mystery, just as to teach coco farmers in- how one person can have Coco levy act signed tercropping coconut with “My God, my God, why two natures is also a mys- cacao through its fami- tery. We are not expected at long last! ly-owned SIPAG Farm have you forsaken me?” to understand this mystery School. fully. This is where we have The Coco Levy issue that the Bureau of Treasury Region 8, especially the THAT’S one of the last manity that has been dam- to bow down to what our that had ‘slept’ for decades, shall “transfer P10 billion to Leyte coco farmers should words of Christ (cfr. Mt aged by our sin. faith tells and accept what is now clothe with legal the Trust Fund, P10 billion be able to avail of the benefits 27,46) before he gave up his And so, his suffering and it teaches us. personality with the recent in the second year, P15 bil- accruing them with the sign- spirit on the cross. It’s an death are real. They are not Truth is, that Christ had signing of Senate Bill No, lion in third year, P15 bil- ing of the Act, including the intriguing statement, con- just theatrics, something to voice out that ‘complaint’ 1396 by President Rodri- lion fourth year, and P25 bonus training from SIPAG sidering that Christ is God simply staged and con- see “My God, /page 16 ... go Roa Duterte. The Act billion in the fifth year. on intercropping coco farm- who can absorb and suffer also known as the “Coco- The Trust Fund will be lands with high-end Cacao anything as if in a breeze. Prayer for the Nation and nut Farmers and Industry augmented with the pro- plants. Hopefully, this will Nothing could actually for Those who Serve in Trust Fund Act”, was au- ceeds of privatization or put to an end the old ”prac- bother or disturb him. Public Office thored by Senator Cynthia disposition of the Coconut tice” by coco farmers on total But let’s remember that God, our Father, you guide Villar, chair of the Senate Levy Assets remitted direct- dependence on copra pro- Christ is also a man. He is everything in wisdom and love. Accept Agriculture Committee. ly by the Bureau of Treasury duction from the farmlands the prayers we offer for our nation, by the God the Son who assumed wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our The same Act, subse- and the Privatization and – no income while waiting our human nature precisely citizens, may harmony and justice be se- quently adopted by the Management Office. for quarterly copra season! cured and may there be lasting prosperity to save us. And in saving us, House of Representatives, Likewise, the Coco Levy ooo000ooo and peace. he had to pay for our sins. Almighty and eternal God, You know mandates the government Act reconstitutes the Phil- NEXT TOPIC : “Fish- the longings of our hearts and You pro- He bore all our sins and the to turn over P75 billion ippine Coconut Authority erfolks Partnership Train- tect our rights in your goodness, watch consequences that go with over those in authority, so that people cash of the coconut levy as- Board (PCA) d e s i g n e d ing Launched” our sins. He had to do this everywhere may enjoy freedom, security sets in the next five years to to craft and implement par- SHARE S & T and peace. because he is the very pat- We ask this through our Lord Jesus create a trust fund for the ticipation of coconut farm- THOUGHTS through tern of our humanity. He is Pray the Holy Rosary daily Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns coconut farmers. It was ers in the Coconut Farmers E-mail: drpacjr@yahoo. for world peace and conversion of sinners with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, also the savior of our hu- (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. (Courtesy of learned from Sen. Villar and Industry Development com. Daughters of St. Paul) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express Saturday, March 27, 2021 Saturday, March 27, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 7

Congress approves bill authored by Leyte Rep. Torres Gomez for the construction of ‘standardized' evacuation centers across the country TACLOBAN CITY- The proposed bill of Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez for every local government units to put up evacuation centers was approved by the House of Representa- tives. The measure, House Bill Number 8900, was unanimously approved by the 195 members of the Lower House on Thursday (March 25), Torres-Go- mez said. “(It) is a huge step in our march towards rec- tifying our preparedness Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico “Mic” L. Petilla together with Usec. DSWD Fe- for disaster events,” the licisimo Buddiongan led in the cutting of the ribbon and blessing of the P48 mil- municipalities across the rary evacuation centers lawmaker, representing lion worth two -storey building of the said office located at the Government Center Leyte’s fourth congressio- country. such as public schools and She added that with the other facilities. in Brgy. Candahug, Palo town last March 22. Also present during the event were nal district said. Regional Director Marie Angela Gopalan; DPWH Regional Director Nerie Bueno; Gomez said that the measure near of becoming The measure also states Marlene Kahano and Grace Subong, assistant regional director and assistant region- passage of the bill is some- a reality, a safe, clean, well- that the Department of thing to celebrate, who equipped and well-main- Public Works and High- al for administration and operations, respectively; and Mariano Carlos Noel of the hasten to add that the peo- tained evacuation centers ways (DPWH) shall be in An Waray party-list group.(GINA P. GEREZ) could be expected by the charge of the construction ple should be reminded “It pains me to hear tion advisory group on evacuees doing during a of the evacuation centers that standardized, well- Alfred... that only 50 percent of our COVID-19 which allows a disaster. while cities and munici- equipped evacuation cen- ...from Page 1 frontliners wanted to avail city mayor to receive a do- Under the proposed palities are responsible for ters are something basic of the COVID-19 jab and nated vaccine intended for measure, the evacuation the operation, supervision, Densing said that the and long, long overdue. the remaining vials will be health workers if there is centers have to be con- management, and mainte- vaccines received by Ta- “We are all witness to returned to the national an excess. structed in all cities and nance of the structures. cloban were meant for its the relentless, unforgiv- government. So I did it to Romualdez also dis- municipalities to serve as The National Disas- health care workers though ing disaster events that lead my people out of fear,” pelled allegations that he immediate and temporary ter Risk Reduction and as a mayor he was included continue to befall our na- the city mayor said. was given special treat- shelter for the people who Management Council among the priorities. tion. There is no call to ac- He said that he himself ment as he was given the have been evacuated or dis- (NDRRMC) is directed to “If I have violated any tion louder than disasters ordered that his vaccination vaccine ahead to some placed due to emergencies prioritize areas in the coun- guidelines, I am willing to themselves,’ she said. be known to the public as health workers in the city. such as typhoons, floods try that are disaster-prone, face the consequences. I Gomez thanked her a way to dispel any fear on “What VIP treatment? and fires, among others. financially incapable of am only for the protection colleagues for approving the vaccine and boost the Sinovac? VIP treatment?” Aside from ensuring building their own evacu- of our people. I have said her measure as she called acceptability of the vaccine he said, reiterating that he the safety of citizens during ation facilities, and those it before that I am willing on the senators to sup- among the public. would like only to serve as times of disasters and which do not have their to be vaccinated first just to port the establishment of According to the mayor, an example for the people emergencies, the bill also own centers. encourage our people for standardized evacuation even the city health officer to be encouraged to be vac- aims to decongest tempo- (LIZBETH ANN A.ABELLA) them to be vaccinated,” he centers in all cities and Dr. Gloria Fabrigas, who cinated. said. witnessed his vaccination, He also said that as a “I hope what I did will One took... was at first ‘afraid’ to receive mayor, he also considers Hairdresser arrested for ...from Page 1 remove the fears of the the vaccine but later relent- himself as a frontliner and people, (to include) even robbery in Tacloban City ed after he was vaccinated. deserve to be inoculated. also I am a doctor by pro- among our health workers TACLOBAN CITY- A Responding policemen Fabrigas earlier said that The city mayor added fession and actively ad- as only around 50 percent suspect in the robbery of a found the suspect at the she would not accept any that if indeed he would like vocating the vaccination of them are willing to be retired government work- downtown area and con- vaccine due to ‘health rea- to ‘jump the line,’ he could program,” she said in a vaccinated,” Romualdez er was arrested here in the fiscated from his posses- s on .’ have himself vaccinated statement. added. city Thursday (March 25). sion was a bladed-weapon Lawyer Aldrin Quebec, when the vaccines arrived “But since I am not Police identified the or “pisaw” during the inci- the city administrator, also which were used for the (a) practicing (medical (DILG) saying while they suspect as Ernesto Ron- dent. said that the vaccine that inoculation for medical worker), I have decided are included in the prior- da, 33, and a hairdresser The suspect was was used to the city mayor workers and staff of the Ta- to waive it in favor of our ity list, the doses of vac- in Tacloban. brought to Tacloban City was just an ‘excess’ of the cloban City Hospital. frontliners,” Arevalo add- cines distributed to local The victim, Erick Eli- Police Station 2 for proper vaccines that were admin- Incidentally, Romual- ed. government units were in- zan, said he was robbed at disposition. istered to health workers in dez failed to welcome Her share of vaccine tended for medical health knifepoint by the suspect (RONALD O. REYES) the city. President Rodrigo Duterte was given to one of the workers. at corner Burgos and MH The city plans to vacci- during his March 18 vis- drivers of the ambulance Among these mayors is Del Pillar Street in the city nate around 1,000 health it to the city as he under- of the local government Tacloban City Mayor Al- around 2 a.m. Thursday. workers and frontliners, went quarantine being a unit. The town, which re- fred Romualdez who ex- Ronda forcibly took using both Sinovac and As- close contact of Leyte Rep. ceived 160 doses of Astra- plained that his decision to the victim’s P5,000 from traZeneca vaccines with the Martin Romualdez who Zeneca, started its vacci- be inoculated was his way his pocket through intim- city receiving 1,860 doses of admitted to have acquired nation on March 17. to encourage the public, idation, police said in the both brand of vaccines. the virus. The issue on the vacci- to include some medical report. Quebec said that the Last December, the city nation involving mayors health workers and front- The victim then vaccination of the may- mayor admitted to have have been decried by the liners, have themselves sought help from authori- or was based on Resolu- contracted the virus. Department of Interior vaccinated. ties who were conducting tion Number 14 issued (with report RONALD O. and Local Government (JOEY A. GABIETA) REYES) mobile patrol. by a technical immuniza- 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Saturday, March 27, 2021

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE WITH SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that JOSELITO S. SYDIONGCO heir of the late GLO- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. ANDRES MODINA, SR., TRINI- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late AURELIO D. MENZON namely: RIA C. SALAZAR extrajudicially settled and adjudicated over a parcel of land Lot No. DAD TEAÑO, ANDRES MODINA, JR. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated Flordelis B. Menzon, Nathalie Menzon-Fabriquer, Winston B. Menzon, Michael Jude B. 3276 with improvements thereon situated at Brgy. Mudburon, Municipality of Alangalang, over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 8844 with the improvements thereon situated at Menzon and Bradford B. Menzon extrajducially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Leyte, covered by TCT No. T-13122, containing an area of 148,179 square meters, more Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 13,521sq.m., more or less covered by TCT No. T-5009. parcel of residential land, designated as Lot no. 5828-A-2-G, Plan No. PSD-08-030124-D, or less and one fourth (1/4) of said parcel belong to GLORIA C. SALAZAR, is the owner A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. RONILO T. NUÑEZ AND GIZELL JILL D. located at Brgy. Bagacay, City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, with an area of 300 square of 37,044.75. A Deed of sale was executed by Ofelia C. Salazar her share in favor of GOD NUÑEZ as vendees of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 14, Page No. 3, Book No. meters bearing TCT No. 122-2015000259. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of VIO- GIVEN GCS HOLDINGS CORPORATION as vendee for the above-described 1/4 por- XLIX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. LETA JAYLO LERIOS married to Pernito O. Lerios as vendees for the above-described tion of property; per Doc. No. 265, Page No. 54, Book No. II, Series of 2020 of Notary LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 property; per Doc. No.42, Page No. 10, Book No. V, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Public Atty. Rafael Antonio M. Acebedo. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 Henry Inopequez. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that CELINA LAPLANA SAYAJON, sole heir of the late NOTICE is hereby given that MARIA TINA BAMBI SYDIONGCO and JESSICA OF THE ESTATE SPS. ROSO LAPLANA AND MARCIANA PALERMO executed an Affidavit of Self-Adju- JESSETTE PIDO-ACEBEDO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JULIAN ALKUINO extrajudicially dication over a parcel of land known as Lot No. 3932-A of the subdivision plan Psd-275310 parcel of land, Lot 3276 with improvements thereon, situated in the barrio of Mudburon, settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 4171 with approved as a non-subdivision project, being a portion of Lot 3932 situated at Barrio Hibu- Municipality of Alang-alang, Leyte, containing an area of 148,179 square meters more or the improvements thereon situated at Brgy. Cogon, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of nawan, Baybay, Leyte with TCT No. 22518 containing an area of 13,224sq.m.,more or less. less and covered by TCT No. T-13122 and 1/4 of said parcel of land belongs to GLORIA 2,458sq.m., more or less covered TD No. 07-0040-00808 and TD No. 07-0040-00809. Per A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of KATHY MAR B. VALENZONA, MAR NIÑO B. C. SALAZAR with an area of 37,044.75 square meters more or less and A Deed of Sale Doc No. 181, Page No. 37, Book No. XLIX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. VALENZONA. VINCENT JAY G. VALENZONA AND VERGEL CARRL G. VALENZO- was executed in favor of GOD GIVEN GCS HOLDINGS CORPORATION as vendee for Chavez-Butawan. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 a portion of 37,044.75 from the above -described property portion; per Doc. No. 264, Page NA as vendees of the above-described property free from liens and encumbrances whatso- No. 54, Book No. II, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Rafael Antonio M. Acebedo. ever. Per Doc No. 455, Page No. 91, Book No. XLVIII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 AND SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late REGINA SATURINAS SALGADOS EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late EUGENIA YERRO-APOSTOL name- namely: heirs of the late Mamerta S. Mende, Heirs of the late Dionesio S. Salgados, heirs of NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JULIETA CABRERA extrajudicially ly: RITA CONSUELO YERRO APOSTOL and RAUL SEGUNDO YERRO APOSTOL the late Anania S. Racasa, Helen R. Baranda and heirs of the late Marciana S. Salgados, Zo- settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 13-B of the extrajudicially settled, partitioned over one-half (1/2) portion of a 3 parcels of land de- simo S. Salgados extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land subdivision plan (LRC) Psd 6174 being a portion of Lot 13, Cad Record No. 1378 situated scribed as: 1) A parcel of land Lot No. 3055-A of Cadastral Survey of Tacloban City with Lot No. 2744-part, situated in Brgy. Osmena, Municipality of MacArthur, Leyte, covered at Poblacion, Catbalogan, Samar containing 99sq.m., with TCT No. T10078. A Deed of the improvement thereon, situated in the Barrio of Caibaan, Tacloban City, covered by OCT by Tax Dec. No.08-24017-00212, containing an area of 5,468 square meters, more or less, Sale was executed in favor of MARCEL S. MACANDA as vendee of the above-described No. 28509, 2) A parcel of land Lot No. 3055-B od Cas Survey of Tacloban City with the and Zosimo S. Salgados is willing to sell 832.50 square meters, portion of his share of the improvement thereon, situated in the Bo. of Caibaan, Tacloban City, containing an area of above-described property to his spouse Jonathan V. Racaza & Irene B. Racaza as buyer, property. Per Doc No. 077, Page No. 16, Book No. II, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Alexander Bolok. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 200 square meters, covered by OCT No. 28509 and 3) A parcel of land Lot No. 3055-C-1 and heirs of Regina Saturinas, et al, hereby name, appoint, substitute an constitute IRENE of the Cad Survey of Tacloban City, with the improvement thereon, situated in the Barrio B. RACAZA or JANET C. GAMBA to be our true and lawful attorney-in-fact; per Doc. pf Caibaan, Tacloban City, containing an area of 5,974 square meters, covered by OCT No. No. 325, Page No. 68, Book No. XXIV, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Atty. Sylwyn DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE 28509; per Doc. No. 486, Page No. 99, Book No. V, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Atty. Nabor Mendoza. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FRANCISCO III ELIAS extrajudicial- Arra Charmaine L. Del Castillo. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 ly settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a motor vehicle described as; Plate Number: EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT 084608; MV File Number: 0801-00000259105; Engine Number: KYA10E048284; Chassis EXTRAJUDICIAL DECLARATION OF HEIRS AND SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SEVERINO PANAREZ extrajudicially Number: KYA10048217; Type: Tricycle; Classification: FOR HIRE; Make: HONDA; Se- settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated in the Barrio of Hinag- ries: TMXS2J; Body: TC Hire; Year Model: 2018; Gross Vehicle Weight: 300kgs; Date of OF ESTATE buan, Palompon, Leyte, containing an area of 21.6937 hectares and covered by TCT No. Last Registration: October 22, 2020; Official Receipt Number: 1572604946; Certificate NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. LIVIA P. ADVINCULA AND T-1193; per Doc. No. 123, Page no. 25, Book No. CXVI, Series of 2019 of Notary Public of Registration Number: 186364242. Per Doc No. 102, Page No. 22, Book No. I, Series of RAYMUNDO L. ADVINCULA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Atty. Ruben R. Capahi. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 2021. Notary Public Atty. Josha L. Osias-Wong. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 residential land consisting of 2,439.59sq.m., more or less located at Brgy. Quilao, Tolosa, Leyte identified as Lot No. 772-A under TD No. 00027. Per Doc No. 473, Page No. 96, RA 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Book No. V, Series of 2019. Notary Public Yoko Carolyn C. Watanabe. NOTICE is hereby given that ROLANDO R. GOMEZ SR., executed a Deed of Ab- LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 (Devised 15 August 2001) solute sale over a certain Fishing Vessel/Catcher, more particularly described as : Name of Ship: FV “RR &”; Official Number: 08-0003742; Type of Ship: Fishing Vessel/Catcher; AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION WITH CONFIRMATION Republic of the Philippines Registered Length: 28.90 meters; Gross Tonnage: 61.44; Net Tonnage: 41.78; Engine Make: WEICHAI; KW: 335.57; Serial No.: 1720083; Breadth: 5.18 meters; Hull Materials: Steel, OF DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Province of Eastern Samar in favor of JOSEPH R. ESTIL SR as vendee for the above-described Fishing Vessel/Catcher, NOTICE is hereby given that WINEFREDA SALAZAR CASTILLO, heir of the late MUNICIPALITY OF TAFT per Doc. No. 74, Page No. 16, Book No. I, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Atty. Charles MODESTA M. SALAZAR executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land, Jensen A. White. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 located as San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte, under Tax Dec. No. 13887, containing an area of OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR 2,410.67 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed on January 16, 1982 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT between Severino R. Salazar and Spouses Orlando S. Plazuela and Evelina Salazar Plazuela NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late VICTORIA F. DOLINA-VALLE and and hereby confirm the said sale in favor of said Vendees for the above-described property; NOTICE OF PUBLICATION PABLO F. DOLINA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of per Doc No. 425, Page No. 85, Book No. IV, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Crispin land, Lot No. 7245, Case 11, Cad 407, containing an area of 3,262 square meters and cov- Simoun Cercado. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act. No. 9048, ered by Katibayan ng Original na Titulo Blg. P56766 and Tax Dec. No. 00193 R13 and another parcel of land, Lot 10347, Case 11, cad. 407, containing an area of 4,627 square EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE meters, more or less, covered by Katibayan ng Originalna Titulo Blg. P-56764 and Tax Dec. a notice is hereby served to the public that No. 00213 R13; and another parcel Lot 10345, situated at Brgy. Bayarong, Palo, Leyte, con- NOTICE is hereby given that NATIVIDAD D. REDUBLA married to Romeo B. ERLINDA A. OSDON has filed with this office a taining an area of 23,505 square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. 00212R13; Redubla,heir of the late SUSAN REGERO BARKS extrajudicially settled and adjudicated (complete name of the petitioner) per Doc. No.275, Book No. 56, Page No. XXX, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Jessica over a parcel of land together with improvement thereon, designated as Lot No. 214- Joy U. Bendoy. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 A, Psd 08-0005052, situated in Poblacion Burauen, Leyte, covered by TCT No. T-24335, petition for Change of Child First Name from containing an area of 103.50 square meters, more or less. A Deed of sale was executed in AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED favor of KENVER R. CORDERO as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. “Maria Katrina” to “MA. KATHRINA” in the birth No.009, Page No. 03, Book No. XII, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Atty. Ma. Rowena F. (First name to be changed) (New first name to be adopted) OF ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that ANADEL F. SOLIS, heir of the late MARCELA DELA Goc-Ong. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 CRUZ FERRERAS executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over 2 parcels of land de- certificate of MARIA KATRINA A. OSDON who was scribed as; 1) An agricultural land designated as Lot No. 2778, Cad 986-D, Katibayan ng EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE ON PARCEL (Complete Name of Document Owner) Orihinal na Titulo Blg: 2017000335, TD ARP No. 09-008-00155 with an area 3,122sq.m., OF AGRICULTURAL LAND located at Brgy. Canyoyo, Marabut, Samar; 2) An agricultural land designated as Lot No. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late biological mother, CASILDA born on 19 September 1982 at Taft, Eastern Samar 2858, Cad 986-D, Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg: CARP2016000152, TD ARP No. CAYANONG who died intestate extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over (complete date of birth) (Place of Birth) 09-008-00057 with an area 6,778sq.m., located at Brgy. Canyoyo, Marabut, Samar. A Deed a parcel of land, which she exclusively acquired more particularly described as follows: of Sale was executed in favor of MELISSA D. RAQUIZA as vendee of the above-described A parcel of land, categorized as an agricultural land situated at Barangay Tabgas, Albuera, and parents are Oscar T. Osdon and properties. Per Doc No. 301, Page No. 62, Book No. 2, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Leyte, declared in the name of CAYANONG, CASILDA designated as Cad/Survey 655, Julio A. Sebandal. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 Lot 2565, with PIN-044-03-0014-22-20, containing a Total Land area of Eight Hundred Erlinda D. Abaloyan Forty Three (843) square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Spouse SANITO DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED B. BASAN and MARIETA MECAYLAS BASAN, of legal ages, both Filipino citizen, with postal address at Barangay Tabgas, Albuera, Leyte the whole area of 843 square meters; per Any person adversely affected by said petition OF ABSOLUTE SALE Doc. No. 691, Page No. 139, Book No. LVIII, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Rene NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late LEONARDO J. REAMILLO SR. ex- Allan G. Jervoso. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 may file his written opposition with this Office. trajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 1/5 share of a parcel of land located at Brgy. Tangnan, Carigara, Leyte, embranced by OCT No. P-42803 which he inherited from EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Pastor Reamillo, containing an area of 4,753 square meters (whole area) and the one-fifth NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. FELIX R. FAMI and RESTITUTA (Sgd.) JASPER LOUIE B. FLOSA over the above-described parcel of land, designated as Lot 10155-C, area of 951 square B. FAMI extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of REYNANTE P. BENUSA and SHERYL atg Brgy. Jugaban, Carigara, Leyte, designated at Lot 11392, case 36, Cad 499-D, covered Municipal Civil Registrar D. BENUSA as vendee for the one-fifth area which is 951 square meters, more of less; per by OCT No. P-92089, containing an area of 152 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale LSDE: March 20 & 27, 2021 Doc. No. 211, Page No. 44, Book No. VI, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Atty. Alfredo C. was executed in favor of CAMILLE JOYCE L. FAMI as vendee for the above-described Verona. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 property; per Doc.No. 54, Page No. 12, Book No. V, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Alffedo C. Verona. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 Publication Notice Republic of the Philippines RA 9048 OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice RA 10172 Republic of the Philippines Tacloban City City Civil Registry Office Republic of the Philippines Province of Eastern Samar CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Borongan City, Eastern Samar City of Borongan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION is hereby served to the public that JOVAN FUERTES TAÑALAhas filed with this In compliance with the publication requirements In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 9048, a no- (Complete name of petitioner) and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. tice is hereby serve to the public that MA. ALMA Office pa etition for change of first name from 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the BAJADO VALDEZ has filed with this Office aPeti- ERNIE to JOVAN in the Birth Certificate Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012, a notice (First name to be (New first name to be adopted) is hereby serve to the public that MARIEL AFABLE tion for Change of Child’s first name from ALMA changed) MARIA to MA. ALMA, in the Certificate of Live GABORNES has filed with this Office a Petition for of ERNIE FUERTES TAÑALA who was born on Correction of Child’s sex/gender from “FEMALE” to Birth of ALMA MARIA LOVENA BAJADO, who was NOVEMBER 25, 1994 at Tacloban City and whose “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARIEL born on May 22, 1965 at Borongan, Eastern Samar parents are ALICIA L. FUERTES and AFABLE GABORNES, who was born on August 10, and whose parents are ALICIA LOVINA and ROBERTO P. TAÑALA. 1980 at Borongan, Eastern Samar and whose parents RESTITUTO BAJADO. are LOLITA P. AFABLE and MACARIO G. GABORNES Any person adversely affected by said petition Any person adversely affected by said petition Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this office not- lat may file his written opposition with this Office not may file his written opposition with this Office not er than 6 April 2021. later than April 05, 2021. later than 05 April, 2021.

(Sgd.) MA. LUISA M. AZUL III (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA (Sgd.) MA. LUISA M. AZUL III City Civil Registrar City Civil Registrar City Civil Registrar LSDE: March 20 & 27, 2021 LSDE: March 20 & 27, 2021 LSDE: March 20 & 27, 2021 Saturday, March 27, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 9

DPWH ... “The main objective ...from Page 2 in implementing these projects is to safeguard ments along riverbanks the lives and properties and coastlines consid- of the people against ma- ered as critical sections jor floods,” Rojas said. in the province. Rojas also report- Rojas explained that ed that last year, DP- the construction of WH-SLDEO im- these concrete barriers plemented 11 flood is a practical solution control projects in South- to the problem of over- ern Leyte with P387 mil- flowing and erosion that lion cost. posed danger to dwell- He said that his dis- ers near rivers. trict office will continue He reported that of to identify other flood- the nine flood mitiga- prone areas as future sites tion structures, two each of flood control projects. will be built in Libagon These projects are on top and Maasin City; and of drainage systems and one each in St. Bernard, declogging of waterways, Silago, Hinunangan, he added. TUPAD DISTRIBUTION --- House Majoirty Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez (center) assisted by Sogod, and Macrohon (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) towns. Tingog Party List 2nd Nominee Jude Acidre (left) representing Tingog Party List Rep. Yedda Marie K.Romualdez and Sta Fe Mayor Amparo Montesa (2nd left)) in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 8 Director Henry John Jalbuena (2nd right) and Ferdinand Martin “Marty”Jr. (right), distributed P4,875 each of 199 beneficiaries of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displace Workers (TUPAD) IT PAYS TO at the Multipurpose Center of Sta Fe, Leyte. Romualdez advice Mayor Monteza to accommodate 200 beneficiaries in every distribution to follow the social distancing and wearing of facemask protocols to avoid Covid 19. ADVERTISE! photo by Ver Noveno Republic of the duly recognized and acknowl- (15) days from notice of the Yep, ... good governance to the Magdalo Party bets? Philippines edged by her father. That her petition, file their opposition But, and this is a ...from Page 5 the Filipino people List led by former SUPREME COURT father Reynaldo Salas has thereto, furnishing copy there- BIG BUT .... the Sur- been continously using the of to petitioner’s counsel, who against impunity, Antonio Trillanes 8th Judicial Region took,” according to unabated corruption IV and former Rep. vey SHOULD NOT REGIONAL TRIAL surname “Claus” of his illegit- is given (5) days from notice imate father since childhood. within which to reply, if de- columnist Tiglao. and failed pandemic Gary Alejano. BE DONE by the So- COURT In her birth certificate, her sur- sired. Aside from Carpio Branch 45 response.” LENI, ISKO, NAN- cial Weather Stations name was entered as “Claus”, Also, any person having and Del Rosario, the Balyuan Building, the surname used by her fa- or claiming any interest under According to the CY, GRACE & of Mahar Mangahas, Balyuan Grounds ther while petitioner’s mother the entry whose correction co-conveners of the conveners, the coali- SONNY because Grace Poe Magsaysay Blvd., also erred in affixing her own is sought may, within fifteen 1SAMBAYAN includ- tion includes “dem- ISAMBAYAN will usually comes out Tacloban City name and signature in peti- (15) days from the last day of ed retired Associate tioner’s live birth and wrote publication, file his/her oppo- ocratic forces” from select candidates for (true or not), as the -oOo- Justice & former Om- IN THE MATTER OF `Liezl Claus’. That sometime sition thereto, also furnishing a broad spectrum -- president, vice-presi- “topnotcher” in the THE CORRECTION in the year 1999, petitioner’s copy thereof to petitioner’s budsman Conchita from the far left such dent and 12 senators SWS surveys. OF ENTRIES IN THE father discovered that his birth counsel, who is given (5) days Carpio Morales, for- was not registered in the Local from notice within which to as party list groups whom the coalition It will be recalled BIRTH Civil Registrar. Upon advice, reply, if desired. mer Education Sec- labeled as the Mak- will formally endorse that the well-kept CERTIFICATE OF petitioner’s father cannot use Let a copy of this Or- retary Armin Luistro, abayan Bloc in Con- and support in next secret was finally PETITIONER, A the surname “Claus” as he is der together with the petition former Commission- RESIDENT OF an illegitimate son and was posted in at least three (3) congress -- the group red- year’s elections sched- revealed by a vet- TACLOBAN CITY not acknowledged by his fa- spicuous places - in the City er Heidi Mendoza of tagged by the Dept uled on May 9, 2022. eran in Metro Ma- SINCE 1994, ther, and so Reynaldo entered Hall of Tacloban City; the Of- COA, and anti-cor- of National Defense, Carpio said nila politics, that the his surname as “Salas”, his fice of the Local Civil Regis- INCLUDING HER ruption activist Fr. such as Bayan Muna they are consider- president & CEO of SURNAME FROM mother’s surname. By reason trar, Tacloban City; and at the of such late registration, peti- Bulletin Board of this Court. Alberto Alejo. Party List led by for- ing Vice-President the Social Weather “CLAUS” TO With the above “SALAS” AS A tioner’s parents started to use Likewise, let a copy of mer Rep. Neri Col- Leni Robredo, Ma- Stations -- Mr. Ma- the surname “Salas”. That on this Order be published in LEGAL personalities, local menares, former Rep. nila Mayor Francisco har Mangahas, is ac- July 8, 1999, petitioner’s par- a newspaper of general cir- political observers CONSEQUENCE OF ents Reynaldo Salas and Liezl culation in Region 8 once a Teddy Caseno, Rep. ‘Isko Moreno’ Doma- tually the UNCLE of LEGITIMATION, Rosales Salas got married and week for three (3) consecutive noted the not-so- Carlos Isagani Za- goso, Senators Nancy Grace Poe Llaman- AND OTHER petitioner was legitimated by weeks - all at Petitioner’s ex- well-hidden “connec- rate, Rep. Ferdinand Binay, Senator Grace zares! ENTRIES THEREIN reason of such marriage. That pense. tion” of this new MARICEL R. after said marriage of peti- Furnish copy of this Or- Gaite, Rep. Eufemia Poe and former Sena- And, it will also CLAUS, tioner’s parents, her surname der to the Office of the So- coalition, with the Cullamat and Renato tor Antonio Trillanes be recalled that Petitioner, remains “CLAUS” in all of licitor General, the Office of Liberal Party, now Grace OPoe always her pertinent records to her the Local Civil Registrar of Reyes. IV as possible can- -versus- called by Metro Ma- ... ACT Teachers didates for president turned up as the “to- LOCAL CIVIL prejudice because of the con- Tacloban City; the City Pros- fusion and discrepancy from ecutor’s Office; the private re- nila political pundits Party List led by or vice-president. pnotcher” in their REGISTRAR OF her records in the Local Civil spondents, the petitioner and as the “Noynoy Aqui- TACLOBAN CITY Rep. Antonio Tinio & Del Rosario was well- publicized SWS Registrar. Petitioner prays that her counsel to apprise them of no - Mar Roxas yel- REYNALDO SALAS, after hearing, an Order be is- this setting. Rep. France Castro; optimistic of victory surveys in 2016, LIEZL R. SALAS, sued directing the Civil Regis- SO ORDERED. low political group” Anakpawis Party List for a single opposi- ONLY TO WIND- REYNALDO R. trar of the Office of the Local GIVEN in Chambers, this 1SAMBAYAN’S of Rafael Mariano, tion slate, backed by UP a poor Third to SALAS, JR. AND ALL Civil Registry of Tacloban 15th day of February 2021 at PROPOSED CANDI- City to make corrections and Balyuan Grounds, Magsaysay Gabriela Party List a united alliance of Duterte & Mar Roxas OTHER PERSONS/ DATES ENTITIES THAT cancellations in her Certificate Blvd., Tacloban City. led by Rep. Arlene “democratic forces.” in the 2016 presiden- MAY BE AFFECTED of Live Birth. (Sgd.) GEORGINA UY In their press Brosas, Emmi de Je- On the side, here’s tial elections. THEREBY, Finding the petition suf- PEREZ statement, the 1SAM- ficient in form and substance, sus & Liza Masa. a suggestion of sev- Well, with the Respondents the same is hereby given due Presiding Judge BAYAN group de- supposedly “politi- Copy furnished: ... The Kabataan eral political observ- SP. PROC. NO. course and set for initial hear- clared that “Filipinos R-TAC-21-00062-SP 1. The Solicitor General Party List & others -- “Why not let cally star-studded” ing on April 20, 2021 at 1:30 2. Office of the Local Civil should not endure x------x er Party Lists, who Carpio & the leaders cast of the 1SAM- o’clock in the afternoon at Registrar, Tacloban City another Six (6) years ORDER the session hall of this Court, 3. City Prosecutor’s Office, have openly refused of 1SAMBAYAN fi- BAYAN Coalition, This is a verified Petition RTC Branch 45, Tacloban Tacloban City under an adminis- to condemn the CPP- nance a nationwide this Columnist has for the Correction of the En- City, wherein on said date, 4. Reynaldo Salas tration of President tries in the Certificate of Live time and place, any person 5. Leizl R. Salas NPA-NDF; & and honest-to-goodness nothing else to say Birth of the petitioner, Mari- or persons may appear and 6. Reynaldo R. Salas, Jr. Duterte’s anointed even Akbayan, whose Survey among the but his usual clos- cel R. Claus. show cause if any they have, 7. Atty. Abbey Christer G. Mi- successor; addition- ralles chairman is Senator above, to determine ing - “Abangan ang Petitioner alleges that why this petition may not be 8. Atty. Joan Christine C. ally stating that “the Risa Hontiveros. the coalition’s “best Susunod na Kabana- she was born out of wedlock granted. Valdivia Coalition will lead a to Reynaldo Salas and Liezl The herein respondents, And, at the ex- presidential and ta.” LSDE: March 27, April 3 & movement to bring Rosales Salas but she was are directed within fifteen 10, 2021 treme right, such as vice-presidential” 10 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Saturday, March 27, 2021

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late OFELIA C. SALAZAR namely: Ryan EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED Christopher Neduelan and Itan Salazar Neduela extrajudicially settled, partitioned and LATE MARTIN J. YBOA OF ABSOLUTE SALE adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 3279-C, with improvements thereon, situat- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MARTIN J, YBOA extrajudicially NOTICE is hereby given that ANADEL F. SOLIS, heir of the late MARCELA DELA ed in the Barrio of Mudburon, Manicipality of Alangalang, Leyte , covered by TCT No. settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 21 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A CRUZ FERRERAS executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over 2 parcels of land de- T-13122, containing an area of 148,179 square meters, more or less and 1/4 of said land, parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118- scribed as; 1) An agricultural land designated as Lot No. 2778, Cad 986-D, Katibayan ng Ofelia C. Salazar is the owner of 37,044.75 square meters, more or less. A Deed of sale was 2017001407 with an area of 200sq.m., more or less; 2) A parcel of land situated at Bar- Orihinal na Titulo Blg: 2017000335, TD ARP No. 09-008-00155 with an area 3,122sq.m., executed in favor of GOD GIVEN GCS HOLDINGS CORPORATION as vendee over a rio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2017001405 with an area of located at Brgy. Canyoyo, Marabut, Samar; 2) An agricultural land designated as Lot No. portion of the above-described property of which Ofelia C. Salazar is co-owner; per Doc. 98sq.m., more or less; 3) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, 2858, Cad 986-D, Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg: CARP2016000152, TD ARP No. No. 20, Page No. 5, Book No. II, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Rafael Antonio M. Samar with TCT No. 118-2017001426 with an area of 86sq.m., more or less; 4) A parcel of 09-008-00057 with an area 6,778sq.m., located at Brgy. Canyoyo, Marabut, Samar. A Deed Acebedo. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2018000022 of Sale was executed in favor of MELISSA D. RAQUIZA as vendee of the above-de- with an area of 77sq.m., more or less; 5) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, scribed properties. Per Doc No. 301, Page No. 62, Book No. 2, Series of 2021. Notary DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2018000025 with an area of 345sq.m., more or Public Atty. Julio A. Sebandal. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 less, A residential house is built thereon containing an area of 54sq.m., under TD No. 01- AND SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY 0027-01166; 6) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late REGINA SATURINAS SALGADOS TCT No. 118-2019000172 with an area of 67sq.m., more or less; 7) A parcel of land situated DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE namely: heirs of the late Mamerta S. Mende, Heirs of the late Dionesio S. Salgados, heirs at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2019000173 with an area NOTICE is hereby given that VANESSA CHRISTIAN MERCADO TAGANA, sole of the late Anania S. Racasa, Helen R. Baranda and heirs of the late Marciana S. Salgados, of 135sq.m., more or less; 8) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, heir of JONATHAN R. MERCADO executed a Deed of Self-Adjudication over a portion Zosimo S. Salgados extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of Samar with TCT No. 118-2019000174 with an area of 65sq.m., more or less; 9) A parcel of of a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2083 with improvements thereon situated at land Lot No. 2744-part, situated in Brgy. Osmena, Municipality of MacArthur, Leyte, cov- land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2019000175 Barrio Anibong, Tacloban City containing an area of 2,228sq.m., under TCT No. T-37746. ered by Tax Dec. No.08-24017-00212, containing an area of 5,468 square meters, more or with an area of 129sq.m., more or less; 10) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, The above described property shall be divided subject to the partition agreement that will less, and Zosimo S. Salgados is willing to sell 832.50 square meters, portion of his share of Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2019000176 with an area of 134sq.m., more or be executed by the co-owners, 901sq.m, shall belong to Heir of Jonathan R. Mercado while the above-described property to his spouse Jonathan V. Racaza & Irene B. Racaza as buyer, less; 11) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT 1,327sq.m., shall belong to Victoria H. Nobleza. Per Doc No.188, Page No. 39, Book No. and heirs of Regina Saturinas, et al, hereby name, appoint, substitute an constitute IRENE No. 118-2019000177 with an area of 165sq.m., more or less; 12) A parcel of land situated at V, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Caryl Jane P. Villanoza. B. RACAZA or JANET C. GAMBA to be our true and lawful attorney-in-fact; per Doc. Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2019000178 with an area of LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 No. 325, Page No. 68, Book No. XXIV, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Atty. Sylwyn 100sq.m., more or less; 13) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Nabor Mendoza. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 Samar with TCT No. 118-2020000033 with an area of 21sq.m., more or less; 14) A parcel of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2020000034 NOTICE is hereby given that ROGELIO N. LAURENTE, surviving spouse and sole EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT with an area of 22sq.m., more or less; 15) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, heir of GLICERIA LAURENTE executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a one- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. EUGENIO N. BRILLO and Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2020000035 with an area of 18sq.m., more or half portion of a parcel of land known as Lot No. 10834-A-P with an area of 6.5 hectares EUGENIA B. BRILLO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of less; 16) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT and covered by Tax Declaration No. 2101600168-R13 issued by the Municipal Assessor of land designated as Lot #142-N, containing an area of 70 square meters only and covered No. 118-2020000038 with an area of 45sq.m., more or less; 17) A parcel of land situated at Kananga, Leyte. Per Doc No. 257, Page No. 52, Book No. XLVIII, Series of 2021. Notary by OCT No. 730, situated at Justice Romualdez St., Tacloban City; per Doc. No. 500, Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2020000037 with an area of Public Atty. Rovelson R. Velmonte. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 Page No. 101, Book No. XXXI, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Antonio C. Lopez. 36sq.m., more or less; 18) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 Samar with TCT No. 118-2020000036 with an area of 45sq.m., more or less; 19) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2020000039 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH PARTITION EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT and PARTITION with an area of 55sq.m., more or less; 20) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MA. VICTORIA APAS-PENICKA, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT No. 118-2020000040 with an area of 88sq.m., more or NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PERPETUA ABEDEJOS extrajudi- less; 21) A parcel of land situated at Barrio Canlapwas, Catbalogan City, Samar with TCT extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicate over a portion of a parcel of land, Lot cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2023 No. 118-2020000041 with an area of 41sq.m., more or less. Per Doc No. 13560, Page No. No. 857-A-Z-A-3, situated in Poblacion, Zone 23, Baybay City, Leyte, covered by TCT 70, Book No. XXV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Pedro M. Labid. situated at Brgy. Doos del Norte, Hindang, Leyte containing an area of 507sq.m., more No. 115-2017000567, containing an areaof 186 square meters, more or less, Tax Dec No. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 or less covered TD No. 08-15009-00058 and OCT No. P-35958. A Deed of Sale was ex- 2015-07-0023-00784. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of RAYMON APAS SERATO ecuted in favor of IMELDA F. SINOHIN AND AGUSTIN M. ABEDEJOS as vendees of as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No.307, Page No. 62, Book No. LVII, the above-described property free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. Per Doc Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Rene Allan G. Jervoso. DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF REAL/PROPERTY No. 08, Page No. 02, Book No. LXIII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Rosarie A. Pet- LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that ARTURO P. BUSA represented by MARITESS B. HER- eros-Phua. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 MOSURA executed a Deed of Absolute Sale in favor of SPS. WILLIAM C. CAPONES EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE AND AILEEN P. CAPONES over a portion of a parcel of land situated at Lalawigan, Bo- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS rongan, E. Samar embraced by OCT No. 17196 designated as Lot No. 6578, Cad 434-D BONIFACIA CAPARRO CEZAR WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE containing an area of 630.00sq.m., more or less with all the improvements existing thereon, WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BONIFACIA CAPARRO CEZAR, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. Per Doc No. 293, Page No. 60, Book No. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. DIEGO CARNITES AND ASUN- extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land more particularly XXXVI, Series of 2021. Notary Public Charles B. Culo, CPA. CION A. CARNITES extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of described hereunder: It is a parcel of land situated at Tamarindo Almeria, Biliran, under LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 land designated as Lot No. 1337 situated at Brgy. Tabok, Hindang, Leyte containing an area of 2,224.24sq.m., more or less covered by OCT No. P-77155 under TD No. 08-15019- Tax Declaration No. 00480, Certificate of Title No. OCL 2909, with an area of 0.134998 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE 00456 R13. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of VICTOR D. BASAÑEZ ha(s), Survey No. 3164, assessed value P3,050.00; market value P21,775.72. A Deed of vendee of the above-described property with all the improvements thereon. Per Doc No. Sale was executed in favor of LORELIE ABREA LECHNER, likewise of legal age, Fil- OF PORTIONS OF LAND 244, Page No. 59, Book No. XVII, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Josenilo Marquz ipino and resident of Poblacion, Almeria Biliran; for a portion of 955 square meters, per NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JOSE PAJARON extrajudicially settled, Reoma. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 Doc. No. 4347, Page No. 473, Book No. XII, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Mario partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Himarco, Palompon, Leyte designated as Lot 10533 with an area of 0.7017 hectare more or less under Katibayan ng Lydinno R. Opeña. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-63665 and TD No. 08-31024-00534 R13. A Deed of Sale was exe- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED cuted in favor of PERLITA PIÑON CASAS as vendee of a portion described as 1) 142sq.m., OF ABSOLUTE SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER known as Lot 10533-K; 2) 439sq.m., known as Lot 10533-M, Lot 10533-N and Lot 10533- NOTICE is hereby given that RODOLFO LAPUZ extrajudicially settled, partitioned NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late RICARDO FERNANDEZ extrajudi- O from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 36, Page No. 8, Book No. XVII, Series and adjudicated over a parcel of land including all improvements thereon situated at Brgy. cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 3192, Pls-658-D, of 2020. Notary Public. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 San Isidro, Sta. Fe, Leyte covered by TCT No. 115-2019001939 designated as Lot No. located at Brgy. Camanhagay, San Sebastian, Samar, covered by OCT No.17466, con- 2894-D, Plan No. Psd-08-023365-D with an area of 50,000sq.m., A Deed of Absolute Sale taining an area of 27,258 square meters and heirs LEANDRO M. FERNANDEZ hereby AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION was executed in favor of EZJONES CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION represented by Waive, and Relinquish the undivided share in the above property designated as Lot No. NOTICE is hereby given that PAOLO D. ANDRADE, sole and only surviving heir of RODOLFO M. QUIDILLA as vendee of the above-described properties. Per Doc No. 35, 3192-B in favor of my brother, MENANDRO M. FERNANDEZ; per Doc. No. 15331, the late VIRGILIO EUSEBIO ANDRADE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudi- Page No. 8, Book No. IV, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Harold S. Mape. Page No. 24, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Atty. Pedro M. Labid. cated over 6 bank deposits particularly described as; 1) Metrobank - Leyte Palo Cathedral LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 Branch account no. 756-3-73336535-9, balance of Php69,697.24; 2) Banko De Oro -SM Savemore Tacloban Branch, Account No. 006050101794, balance of Php1,434,146.09; EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS 3) Landbank Real St., Tacloban City Branch 0181-3751-32, balance of Php12,302.62; 4) NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALICIA DIOCTON-GALLARDE ex- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ANECIO T. DUERO,JR, execut- Eastwest Bank Tacloban City Marasbaras Branch Checking Account 200035711537, bal- trajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot ed an affidavit of claim over a Savings Deposit Account with the Philippine Veterans ance of Php5,000.00; 5) Eastwest Bank Tacloban City Marasbaras Branch Passbook Ac- 829-C-3, Psd 08-005097 being a portion of Lot 829-D (LRC) PcD-196949 situated at Brgy. Bank, Tacloban Branch under Savings Account No. 0025-030665-100 with a balance of count 200019245178, balance of Php59,447.73; 6) Philippine National Bank Rizal Avenue Silanga, Catbalogan City, Samar under TCT No. T-8924 containing an area of 988sq.m., Php37,495.06. and heirs hereby request the Philippine Veterans Bank-Tacloban Branch, Branch, Tacloban City Checking account 3133-70002339, balance of Php15,000.00. That Per Doc No. 336, Book No. II, Series of 2020. Notary Public Lynor A. Labine. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 to release the balance of said deposit account in favor of LILIA G. DUERO and transfer likewise, he was the registered owner of a business with name LEYBISA TRANSPORT the said balance of said deposit account in her name, having waived our rights ver the said SERVICE with business address at Block 7, Lot 7, Brgy. Baras, Palo, Leyte which is en- deposit account; per Doc. No.113, Page No. 24, Book No. XIII, Series of 2021 of Notary gaged the business of trucking services. Per Doc No. 76, Page No. 16, Book No. 17, Series DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE WITH EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION Public Atty. Barbette Joanne Reposar. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 of 2021. Notary Public Bella Mercedes G. Mendiola. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ROMAN ELERO namely: NICO- LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 DEMUS L. ELERO, ABUNDIA E. PONFERRADA AND ROMULO L. ELERO exe- EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF SALE cuted a Deed of Sale in favor of NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY represented by NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PRUDENCIO A BLORECIA extrajudi- AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION ATTY. SINFOROSO R. PAGUNSAN over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 78, Cad cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 2042-G-1 NOTICE is hereby given that YOLANDA C. TORENO, widow of the late ANTONIO 973-D located at Brgy. Tingib, Basey, Samar under OCT No. 24441 containing an area of of the subdivision plan (LRA) Psd 371098 approved as non subdivision project being a N. TORENO, JR executed an Affidavit of Sole Adjudication over an existing savings ac- 6,431sq.m.,Per Doc No. 691, Doc No. 135, Book No. 11, Series of 2015. Notary Public portion of Lot 2042-G, Psd-08-008845-D LRC Cad Record No. 1058 situated at Barrio count ATM in the bank of Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) Tacloban City. Per Doc No. Menchito L. Viovicente. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 San Jose, Tacloban City, Leyte with an area of 123sq.m., covered by TD No. 01509243 563, Page No. 13, Book No. CI, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Edgardo M. Enerlan. R13. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of ROSALIE P. BLORECIA as vendee of the LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 above-described property including all the improvements thereon in which property is free JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER OF RIGHTS OVER REAL PROPERTY from all liens and encumbrances. Per Doc No. 108, Page No. 22, Book No. XXI, Series of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late THEODORA PALENCIA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated perDocument notarized by Atty. Granney R. Varona; 2020. Notary Public Atty. Vivian C. Enario-Vidallon. NOTICE is hereby given that NELSON C. PEDROSA, heir of the late FELISA C. and heirs of then late THEODORA PALENCIA executed a joint affidavit of waiver of rights LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 PEDROSA executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of residential land lo- over 2 parcels of land, both situated at Brgy. Campetic, Palo, Leyte more described as: 1) cated at corner F. Montejo St and San Joaquin Street, Brgy. Cavite West, Palo, Leyte cover A parcel of land , Lot No. 9939, Cad 407, containing an area of 1,133 square meters; 2) A with TD No. 08-30-0003-00402 under Cad Lot No. 408 containing an area of 89sq.m., more DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION parcel of land designated at Lot No. 9962, Cad 407, Palo Cadastre, containing an area of or less. Per Doc No. 308, Page No. 63, Book No. XVI, Series of 2020, Notary Public Atty. 2,779 square meters and heirs hereby voluntarily waive our rights over the above described WITH DONATION Enrico D. Asis, CPA. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. TEODORO OLEA ADO AND property Lot 9939 and Lot 9962 in favor of JULIAN . TY, JR.; per Doc. No. 357, Page CRESENCIA TAMBIS ADO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated 6 parcels No. 73, Book No. VII, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Atty.Rhea Lina M. Untalan-Enage. AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE SALE LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 of land described as; 1) A parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. P.S. Eamiguel, Naval, NOTICE is hereby given that ENRIQUETO Y. ALEGRO, sole and surviving legal heir Biliran bearing TD No. 00014, Assessor Lot No. 15, Survey Lot No. 3242-P containing of the late FILICISIMA LABONGRAY executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a an area of 694.75sq.m., assessed at Php830.00; 2) A parcel of agricultural land situated at EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE (PORTION) portion of registered parcel of agricultural land consisting of 1/2 share or 2,351.50sq.m., of Brgy. P.S. Eamiguel, Naval, Biliran bearing TD No. 00016, Assessor Lot No. 18, Survey NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. HONORIO ABELLAR and MA- Lot No. 3242-P containing an area of 1,389.50sq.m., assessed at Php1,670.00; 3) A parcel the total 4,703sq.m., situated at Brgy. 013 Guintarcan, Villareal, Samar covered by OCT RIA JACALA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricul- of agricultural land situated at Brgy. P.S. Eamiguel, Naval, Biliran bearing TD No. 00013, No. 23330 designated as Lot No. 530, Case 1, Cad 710-D. A Deed of Sale was executed tural land, designated as Lot No. 1582 situated in Libtong, Brgy. Bacayaran, Calbiga, Sa- Assessor Lot No. 17, Survey Lot No. 3242-P containing an area of 694.75sq.m., assessed at in favor of MARIANITA L. LABNAO married to ANDRES L. LABNAO as vendees of mar, containing an area of 2,929. square meters, more or less and covered by Tax Dec. No. Php880.00; 4) A parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Imelda, Naval, Biliran bearing the above-described property. Per Doc No. 225, Page No. 44, Book No. 66, Series of 2021. 04-0008-00157. A Deed of Sale was executed by Vicente Abellar a portion of his share of TD No. 00185, Assessor Lot No. 13, Survey Lot No. 3553 containing an area of 1.6646ha., Notary Public Edilberto G. Morales. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 161 square meters, designated as Lot 1582-D in favor of DELFIN M. LABID married to assessed at Php11,600.00; 5) A parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Imelda, Naval, Marife C. Labid as vendee; per Doc. No. 14935, Page No. 67, Book No. XXIII, Series of Biliran bearing TD No. 00001, Assessor Lot No. 15, Survey Lot No. 3550-P containing 2021 of Notary Public Atty. Pedro M. Labid. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 an area of 1.9404ha., assessed at Php25,080.00; 6) A parcel of agricultural land situated at DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Brgy. P.S. Eamiguel, Naval, Biliran bearing TD No. 00012, Assessor Lot No. 01, Survey NOTICE is hereby given LORNA FLOR Y. YU executed a Deed of Absolute Sale in EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER Lot No. 3239-P containing an area of 750sq.m., assessed at Php11,830.00 and heir, ELEU- favor of ANALIZA A. ADLAWAN over 3 parcels of registered land all situated at Brgy. TERIA ADO DUBLIN hereby freely and voluntary gives and transfer by way of donation Utap, Tacloban City described as 1) Lot 1, Block 1 of the subdivision of Psd-08-009979-D, OF RIGHTS to my 2 sons, ERIC ADO AND SALVADOR ADO DUBLIN the above-described Parcel covered by TCT No. T-50656 containing an area of 218sq.m., more or less; b) Lot 2, Block NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late THEODORA PALENCIA extrajudi- 1 and Parcel 3. Per Doc No. 258, Page No. 54, Book No. I, Series of 2021. Notary Public 1 of the subdivision of Psd-08-009979-D, covered by TCT No. T-50657 containing an area cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 10708 Lolita G. Casas-Nueve. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 of 180sq.m., more or less; c) Lot 3, Block 1 of the subdivision of Psd-08-009979-D, covered containing an area of 4,486sq.m., situated at Brgy. Campetic, Palo, Leyte under TD No. by TCT No. T-50658 containing an area of 194sq.m., more or less. Per Doc No. 276, Page 08-30-0015-00918 and heirs hereby waived all rights, shares and participation in favor of No. 57, Book No. 116, Series of 2019. Notary Public Dexter L. Aguilar. JULIAN M. TY, JR. Per Doc No. 358, Page No. 73, Book No. VII, Series of 2021. Notary EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 Public Rhea Lina M. Untalan-Enage. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 RENUNCIATION OF RIGHTS DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late GODOFREDO V. JOSOL extrajudi- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a bank account with Land Bank of the Phil- A SAVINGS ACCOUNT DEPOSIT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. BASILIO VALIDA AND ippines (LBP) Tacloban City Savings Account No. 5117154256 and heir hereby waived all NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late GENELYN RANILLE-YUTILA ex- CANDELARIA MALASAGA VALIDA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated shares, rights and participation over the above-mentioned savings account unto GARRY trajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a savings account maintained with over 2 parcels of land described as; 1) A portion of a parcel of land belonging to the whole DULA JOSOL. Per Doc No. 148, Page No. 30, Book No. IX, Series of 2021. Notary Public Philippine National Bank, Guiuan Branch, Guiuan, Eastern Samar and heirs hereby appoint parcel under TCT No. T-7662 with total land area of 639sq.m., with Lot No. 1432-D; 2) A portion of a parcel of land belonging to the whole parcel under TCT No. T-7662 with total Atty. Mario N. Melchor, Jr. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 herein WILLIE C. YUTILA AND LEAH RANILLE-CABANILLAS as Attorney-in-Fact to follow up and withdraw the whole amount and close the account. Per Doc No. 148, Page No. land area of 77sq.m., with Lot No. 1432-E. Per Doc No. 624, Page No. 21, Book No. II, 11, Book No. XXII, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Diogenes D. Inciso, Sr. Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Don Joshua D. Margate. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND ADJUDICATION OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITH DEED NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late EUFRACIO F. LEONA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 76-B-3-C-1, WITH SALE OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION OF LAND being a portion of Lot No. 76-B-3-C, Psd 08-015295-D situated at Brgy. Poblacion District NOTICE is hereby given that CECILIA FORGOSA, heir of the late ROMANA NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FLORENCIO GONZAGA extrajudi- III, La Paz, Leyte containing an area of 10,373sq.m., A Deed of Sale was executed in GANTE AND TOMAS MORANO executed a Deed of Adjudication over an agricultural cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 3627 containing an area of 63,853sq.m., covered by TD No. 08-30-0017-00149 situated at Brgy. favor of RICHARD B. MAURILLO married to ESPERANZA PORTILLO MAURILLO land designated as Cad Lot No. 5665 with an area of .6276 situated at Cabarasan Daku, Palo, Leyte with TD No. 00084. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of LIBRADA MACAP- Cangumbang, Palo, Leyte. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of FILOMENA as vendee of unsegregated portion containing an area of 1,000sq.m., more or less from the ANAS as vendee of a portion of land from the above-described property. Per Doc 179, Page DELARMANTE as vendee of a portion consisting 23,916sq.m., from the above-described above-described parcel of land. Per Doc No. 264, Page No. 54, Book No. 7, Series of 2020. No. 36, Book No. 6, Series of 1998. Notary Public Atty. Federico B. Diamante III. property. Per Doc No. 187, Page No. 39, Book No. XXXV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Notary Public Atty. Kenilma E. Pen. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 LSDE: March 6, 13 & 20, 2021 Jessica Joy U. Bendoy. LSDE: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2021 Saturday, March 27, 2021 Leyte Samar Daily Express 11

Republic of the Philippines Series of 2009, as amended by ERC Resolution 21, and 23, Series of 2010, Appli- 13. Further, in support of this Application, the “Judicial Affidavit” of ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION cant’s pass through cost vis-a-vis the actual collections, resulted to over-recov- LEYECO IV’s Finance Services Department Manager, Florabel E. Adaya, CPA San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City eries in the items of: Generation Rate (GR), Transmission Rate (TR), and Lifeline is hereto attached and made integral part of this application and marked as Subsidy. On the other hand, under-recovery was incurred in the items of: Sys- “ANNEX BB”. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION tem Loss Rate (SLR), and Senior Citizen Subsidy. The following table reflects the summary of over/under recoveries for years 2018 to 2020: FOR CONFIRMATION AND APPROVAL OF VII. COMPLIANCE WITH PRE-FILING REQUIREMENTS OVER OR UNDER RECOVERIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATIC COST ADJUSTMENTS AND TRUE UP MECHANISMS 14. In compliance with the ERC prescribed Pre-filing requirements for DURING THE PERIOD 2018 – 2020 PURSUANT O/U applications filing, LEYECO IV had provided copies of the Application and TO ERC RESOLUTION No. 16, SERIES OF 2009 its annexes to Sangguniang Bayan of Municipality of Hilongos, where its prin- AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION Nos. 21, cipal office is located, proof of which is the duly received Transmittal Letter AND 23 SERIES OF 2010 and Certification hereto attached as“ANNEX CC” and “ANNEX DD”, respectively. Same copy of Application with annexes was given to Sangguniang Pan- ERC CASE No. ______lalawigan of Province of Leyte of Leyte, proof of which are hereto attached as “ANNEX EE” and “ANNEX FF”, respectively. LEYTE IV ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE,INC. (LEYECO IV), represented by its 15. Moreover, applicant LEYECO IV had initiated the publication of this Gen. Manager, BRENDA F. AMPOLITOD Application in a newspaper with general circulation within the franchise area Applicant, of LEYECO IV in Leyte Province, proof of which are hereto attached as“ANNEX x------x GG” and “ANNEX HH”.

APPLICATION PRAYER

COMES NOW, Applicant LEYTE IV ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (LEYECO IV for brevity), represented herein by its General Manager, Brenda F. Ampo- WHEREFORE, premises considered it is respectfully and humbly prayed litod, and through the undersigned counsel under authority given by LEYECO of this Honorable Commission that LEYECO IV’s determination of its over IV Board of Directors per Resolution No. 2021-13, hereto attached as “AN- and under recoveries in the implementation of automatic cost adjustment NEX A”, and corresponding Secretary Certificate, copy of which are hereto and true-up mechanisms be confirmed and approved, and that Applicant attached as“ANNEX B”, respectively; unto this Honorable Commission, most be allowed to collect the computed under-recovery in the items of System respectfully files this Application in compliance to ERC Resolution No. 16, Se- Loss Rate (SLR) and Senior Citizen Subsidy; likewise be allowed to refund the ries of 2009 as amended by Resolution No. 21, and 23, Series of 2010. over-recoveries in the items of: Generation Rate (GR), Transmission Rate and Lifeline Subsidy, under the proposed collection and refund schemes. This application is seeking approval from the Honorable Commission to refund the over-recoveries in the items of Generation, Transmission, and Life- Other reliefs, just and equitable under the premises are likewise most line subsidy; as well as the collection of under-recovery in the items of System Formulas used in computing the above over/under recoveries, as well as, respectfully prayed for. Loss, and Senior Citizen Subsidy, incurred during LEYECO IV’s implementation the reasons for incurring the same are explained in the Executive Summary, of various automatic cost adjustment and true up mechanisms covering the hereto attached as Annex “D”. period from 2018 to 2020 and in support thereof states as follows: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED. V. THE PROPOSED COLLECTION AND REFUND SCHEMES: I. THE APPLICANT Tacloban City for Pasig City, this 19th day of March 2021. 11. The herein Applicant LEYECO IV is proposing an installment way to 1. The applicant, LEYTE IV ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (LEYECO IV for refund the computed over-recoveries on items of: Generation for 60 months; brevity) is a non-stock, non-profit Electric Cooperative duly organized and -ex Transmission for higher voltage customers for a period of 36 months; while for isting under and by virtue of the Presidential Decree 269, as amended, with Lifeline will be refunded within 24 months. On the other hand, Applicant is pro- capacity to sue and be sued, with principal office address at LEYECO IV Com- posing a staggering way to collect its under-recovery on Transmission for resi- pound, Brgy. Lamak, 6524 Hilongos, Leyte, Philippines, represented in this dential and low voltage customers for a period of 36 months; System Loss for instance by its General Manager, Brenda F. Ampolitod, who was authorized 36 months; while for Senior Citizen rate for a period of one (1) month. Thus, the ATTY. ROGELIO P. GULA to file, execute verification and certification relative to this Application per computed resulting proposed rates of refund and collection are shown below: Legal Counsel of LEYECO IV Board Resolution No. 2021-31 (Annex A) with corresponding Secretary Cer- Email Address: [email protected] tificate (Annex B). PROPOSED REFUND AND COLLECT SCHEMES: Cellphone no.: 09177121967 No. PARTICULAR (Over)/Under Propo kWh Sales KW Rate Rate 2. Herein applicant is the exclusive franchise holder issued by the Nation- Recovery sed (Based on (Based on Php/kWh Php/kW Office Address: Gula Law & Notarial Office, Door 7, Cabigon Bldg., Del Pilar No. of Annualized Annualize Street, (across Sacred Heart Church) al Electrification Administration (NEA) to operate an electric light and power Month Dec. 2020 d Dec. services to one (1) City and five (5) municipalities of Leyte, namely: Baybay s data) 2020 data) Brgy. 8, 6500 Tacloban City, Leyte City, Inopacan, Hindang, Hilongos, Bato, and Matalom. A copy of Applicant 1 Generation Roll No. 48025; Lifetime IBP No. 07688; PTR No. 8085615 dtd. 1/5/21 Rate (9,685,984.47) 60 420,715,920 (0.0230) LEYECO IV’s Certificate of Franchise is hereto attached as “ANNEX C”. All Class MCLE Compliance No. VI-0010051 valid until 4/14/2022 2 Transmission (1,546,355.27) II. THE ANTECEDENT FACTS Rate

Residential VERIFICATION and CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING 3. Prior to this filing, herein Applicant had undergone computation and & Low 392,631.61) 36 225,455,472 0.0017 reportorial submission to Energy Regulatory Commission on its over or under Voltage

recoveries incurred in the implementation of automatic cost adjustments and true-up mechanisms on pass through costs of LEYECO IV following the formu- Higher Voltage (1,938,986.88) 36 125,138.16 (15.4948) That I, BRENDA F. AMPOLITOD, of legal age, Filipino, and with prin- las prescribed under ERC Resolution No. 16, Series of 2009, as amended by ERC Resolution No. 21, and 23, Series of 2010, such as : automatic generation cipal office address at the Main Office of Leyte IV Electric Cooperative, 3 System Loss Inc. (LEYECO IV), Brgy. Lamak, Hilongos, Leyte, after being sworn to in rate (GR) and system loss adjustment mechanism; transmission rate (TR) ad- 3,436,210.55 36 252,429,552 All Class 0.0136 justment mechanism; Lifeline rate recovery mechanism; and senior citizen accordance with law, hereby depose and say: 4 Lifeline Rate subsidy recovery mechanism. Non- Lifeline 1. That I am the General Manager of Leyte IV Electric Cooperative, (0.0010) 4. In fact, herein Applicant had already completed its implementation of (Subsidizing) (165,167.42) 24 162,498,816 Inc. (LEYECO IV); Cust. its approved 2012-2014 Over/Under Recoveries. However, Applicant LEYECO 5 Senior IV is continuing its implementation of refund for its over-recoveries pursuant Citizen Rate 2. That I have caused the preparation and filing of the foregoing

Non- to ERC Decision on LEYECO IV’s approved 2015-2017 Over/Under Recoveries. Application for Over or Under Recoveries in the Implementation of Au- Senior 0.0008 5,113.84 1 6,529,947 (Subsidizing) tomatic Adjustment and True-up Mechanisms during the period 2018- III. LEGAL BASES FOR THE APPLICATION Cust. 2020; TOTAL (7,956,182.77) (0.0079) (15.4948) 5. Under Section 43 (t) of the Republic Act No. 9136, the Energy Regula- 3. That I have read the foregoing Application and I attest that all alle- tory Commission (ERC) is mandated to promulgate rules and regulations and VI. SUPPORTING DATA AND DOCUMENTS gations therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, infor- perform such other regulatory functions as are appropriate and necessary in mation and belief, and the same is based on authentic records; order to ensure the successful restructuring and modernizing of the electric 12. In support to this Application, LEYECO IV is respectfully submitting -here power industry. with the following data and documents, which are being made integral parts 4. That I have not commenced any other action or proceeding in- hereof, to wit: 6. On July 13, 2009, pursuant to Section 43 (f) and (t) of the Republic Act volving the same issue and nor is any pending before the Supreme Court, No. 9136 or the Act, Rule 7 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency and should I learn and Section 10 of the Republic Act No. 7832, the ERC had resolved to approve thereafter that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending and adopt the so called “Rules Governing the Automatic Cost Adjustment other court or tribunal, I undertake to promptly inform this Honorable and True–up Mechanisms and Corresponding Confirmation Process for Dis- Commission within five (5) days there from. tribution Utilities”,by virtue of ERC Resolution No. 16, Series of 2009. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my name and signa- 7. However, the aforementioned rules promulgated under Resolution no. ture this 22nd day of March 2021, Tacloban City, Leyte. 16, series of 2009, failed to address the mismatch between meter reading periods at the wholesale and retail levels due to unequal number of billing days, which results to misalignment of kWh sales and purchase power. Rec- ognizing the need to address and resolve the said misalignment of kWh sales and purchase power which causes spikes and dips in the computed monthly system loss and adversely affects the actual system loss of the DUs during BRENDA F. AMPOLITOD certain billing months; The ERC had passed a Resolution No. 21, series of General Manager, LEYECO IV 2010, dated On October 18, 2010, which amended Section 4 of Article 4 and Proof of identity:T.I.N. 104-756-805 Section 1 of the Article 5 of the “Rules Governing the Automatic Cost Adjust- ment and True–up Mechanisms and Corresponding Confirmation Process for Distribution Utilities”.

8. On the other hand, ERC Resolution 23, Series of 2010 adopts the rules SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public for the nd implementing the discounts to qualified senior citizen end-users and subsidy Province of Leyte, this 22 day of March 2021, Tacloban City, Leyte, from subsidizing end-users on electricity consumption. Philippines.

9. Hence, this Application is pursuant to ERC Resolution No. 16, Series of 2009, as amended by ERC Resolution No. 21, and 23, Series of 2010.

IV. THE RESULTING COMPUTED OVER OR UNDER RECOVERIES INCURRED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT AND TRUE UP MECH- ANISMS FOR PERIOD 2018 TO 2020

10. In the application of formulas prescribed under ERC Resolution 16, 12 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, March 27, 2021 Thousands... Mayor Onald Aquino.” which is to serve the peo- His son, Mark, who ple with justice and fair- ...from Page 1 was wearing a bullet proof ness. Samar solon eyes distribution that he was scheduled vest amid report of threat Mayor Diego Rivera to visit Aquino at his to their lives, expressed vowed to help the Aquino office to ask help for his his gratitude to the people on their quest for justice. of home, farm lot to rebel wife, Maria Lolita, 43, of Calbayog. The Philippine Nation- medical expenses but “Thank you for all your al Police and the National was shocked when he support,” he said, adding Bureau of Investigation returnees learned that the mayor that it is through their are doing their separate TACLOBAN CITY- triciones of the Depart- Aside from the al- was gunned down on support that they found probes. Both agencies Representative Sharee ment of Agrarian Re- location of home and March 8. strength during this time have yet to come up result Ann Tan of the 2nd dis- form (DAR). farm lot to former “I was supposed to of bereavement. of their investigations. trict of Samar said she Tan said she is eye- rebels, the lady solon visit him at his office on Addressing to his fa- Bishop Abarquez, on will provide home and ing some 185 hectares plans to allocate three March 9 to ask for finan- ther, the 38-year son said: his homily during the nec- farm lot to rebel return- of land in the district hectares for the estab- cial assistance for my “Papa, I will not stop until rological service, has also ees in her district. for distribution to rebel lishment of Peace and wife’s ultrasound who justice is served.” called on the government This she said during returnees as their home Prosperity Village in is suffering from a still The call for justice was to stop the senseless kill- the regionwide certifi- and farm lot. Barangay Catigawan, unknown ailment,”the repeated by those who ings in Calbayog to include cate of land ownership “Each rebel returnee Pinabacdao, Samar. father of a seven-year old speak during the necro- that of Mayor Aquino. awards (CLOAs) dis- is entitled to 100 square She also said that son said. logical service, to include “The Catholic church tribution in Tacloban meters home lot and rebel returnees from “Now we don’t know the widow of the slain does not condone any ex- City recently led by one hectare as farm lot,” Pinabacdao and Ba- where to ask for help mayor. trajudicial killings. Cal- Secretary John R. Cas- Tan said in her message. see Samar/page 17 ... other than seek for a Marcelina,58, said that bayognons does not tol- loan. He was a very giv- she hope that whoever erate any extrajudicial ing but strict leader,”Gar- were responsible on the killings,” he said. cia added. senseless and brutal kill- Prior to his burial at the Aquino was buried 17 ing of her husband would Calbayog Memorial Park, days after he was killed be arrested and charged. his supporters throng to on March 8 in what his “It is so hard to ac- Catbalogan City calling family claimed as an am- cept (that he was brutally as their indignation ral- bush as police claimed killed).My husband was a ly against the killing of that it was a shootout in- good person and a good Aquino, the second mayor cident. friend. Stop these kill- of Calbayog to be gunned During the almost ings,” she added in tears. down in 10 years. four-hour requiem mass Calbayog, a major The PNP provincial of- and necrological service trading center in Samar fice is located in Catbalo- held at the Saints Peter province, has witnessed gan City. and Paul Cathedral pre- several killings in the past, Aquino was on his way sided by Bishop Isabe- majority of which remain to attend the birthday of lo Abarquez that ended unsolved. his son Mark when he was past 1 pm, the people Rep. Edgar Mary killed while traversing Ba- inside gave a thunder- Sarmiento and his broth- rangay Lonoy. ous applause to Aqui- er, former Interior Secre- Also killed were Aqui- no whose remains were tary Mel Senen Sarmiento no’s driver and police es- placed in a white-colored also called for justice for cort and two police officers coffin with a Philippine their political ally. belonging to the ant-nar- flag on top. “Let’s give meaning on cotics unit of the provin- The people inside the the death of Mayor Aqui- cial office of the Philip- cathedral and those who no,” the solon said. pine National Police who waited on the streets For his part, former engaged the group of the wore white t-shirts with Interior Sec.Sarmiento mayor in an exchange of imprints of Aquino’s face has called on the police fire fights. A civilian also with words “justice for to practice their motto died due to stray bullet. (JOEY A. GABIETA) Planting... by, they would not cost us ...from Page 4 that much. Problem is, we USAID... Here’s more, why not do not plant them for mass ...from Page 2 cover our bald mountains, production and merchan- AID Headquarters in not just with any tree, dise. If we plant them, we Washington, D.C. but with fruit trees? You do so just for our own con- Steele, a Filipi- know, there are plenty of sumption, that’s why these no-American, served as lands that are idle in our trees are just commonly USAID Philippines Mis- environment, particular- grown around the house. sion Director from 2010 ly in Samar. Hectares of This kind of mentality to 2015, and designed lands are just covered with should change among land- and launched this part- cogon grass and thickets, owners. They should learn nership in 2013. She not yielding profitableto maximize the use of their returned to Washington vegetation at all. These lands for profit, for indus- in 2015 to serve as US- lands can be planted to try, for business purposes. AID Acting Assistant fruit-bearing trees such as While people in urban ar- Administrator for Asia. jackfruit, banana, avoca- eas are making do with the She became USAID’s do, and many others. little spaces they have trying Acting Administrator in If you will notice, fruits to plant anything worth- January 2021. now are so expensive, the while, the landowners in USAID is the lead reason being that they rural areas are just wasting U.S. government agency are still shipped from far- their land areas. Fruit trees for international devel- The City Housing and Development Office of the Calbayog city government headed away places like Davao, in should cover those bald opment and humanitar- by lawyer Anthony Singzon and its monitoring team lead by Lito Animo conducted Mindanao. If we will have mountains, not carabao or ian assistance. (PR) plenty of these fruits near- cogon grasses. an inspection on the road right of way Barangay Balud River.(HENRY PUYAT) Saturday, March 27, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 13

Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines ordinary folks to question and not extending real Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Mayor... Communication Communication Communication the primary executive of and symbolic actions to LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION ...from Page 5 the city on this alleged en- rally a distraught pop- FRANCHISING AND FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY REGULATORY BOARD BOARD BOARD titlement it must not be ulace. I rather have one Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII suspect and the non-wear- Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte ing of mask. The availabili- forgotten that he too, is a who walk the talk. Lest we Palo, Leyte front liner, like the medical forget this is War against Case No. VIII-2020-0025 Case No. VIII-2020-0053 ty of the vaccine for his use Case No. VIII-2020-0047 maybe a bit above the val- and orderly personnel, he the Virus. As Napoleon Application for Consolidation of Cases Application for Consolidation of Cases too is exposed with the vi- Bonaparte said the win- with Extension of Validity and Application for Consolidation of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience ue of prudence and may be Modification of Route of a of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Service bordering contempt , but rus without even knowing ner will be the one who Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Service to operate a PUB Service SAN ROQUE SCANDINAVIAN must we forget that this is that he is. controls that chaos, both with the Issuance of SAN ROQUE SCANDINAVIAN TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE Every day we see news his own and the enemies. Provisional Authority War ? TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (SRSTC), Applicant/s of seemingly crossing the (SRSTC), Is it not that the Mayor EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT SOUTHERN LEYTE TOURS CORP. x------x line behavior of the na- (SLTC), Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING is actually on the job doing OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF Applicant/s x------x its best . He is not confined tional government officials ABSOLUTE SALE x------x Applicant request authority for the even the very own PSG of NOTICE is hereby given that heirs NOTICE OF HEARING Consolidation of a Certificate of Public Con- to a bubble nor tied to an of the late CATALINO DAHOTOY NOTICE OF HEARING venience to operate a PUJ SERVICE for arm chair . He is a man of the Palace, some Senators extrajudicially settled, partitioned and Applicant request authority for the the transportation of passengers and freights and others, we have seen adjudicated over 2 parcels of land de- Applicant request authority for the Consolidation of a Certificate of Public Con- along the line: TACLOBAN CITY-PHHC- action and does his job on scribed as; PARCEL 1) A land situated Consolidation of a Certificate of Public Con- venience to operate a PUJ SERVICE for DIIT & VICE VERSA. censure and criticism at at Brgy. Capudlosan, MacArthur, Leyte venience to operate a PUB SERVICE for with the Exclusion of FOUR (4) unit/s the areas where the virus covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Ti- the transportation of passengers and freights the transportation of passengers and freights the bare minimum. tulo Blg. P-40437 containing an area of along the line: TACLOBAN CITY-SCAN- of the CPC under Case No. 2014-3033, 2014- lurks. On checkpoints, in along the line: SAN RICARDO-SO- 3660, 2015-0386, 2014-4087, in the petition 23,197sq.m.,designated as Lot No. 2855, DINAVIAN-SAN ROQUE VIA DIIT & It may be more of an is- GOD-MAASIN CITY-HILONGOS-OR- previously filed. Re: Application for the Con- the city hall grounds , on Case 18; PARCEL 2) A land situated at VICE VERSA. Brgy. Capudlosan, MacArthur, Leyte MOC CITY & VICE VERSA. solidation Certificate of Public Convenience sue to fret and harp against the streets and etcetera … covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Ti- To include Extension of Validity of with the Exclusion of FOUR (4) unit/s to operate a PUJ Service. TWO (2) unit/s, of the CPC under Case of the CPC under Case No. 2014-2297, 2014- While it’s understand- leaders who are hiding and tulo Blg. P-40447 containing an area of NOTICE is hereby given that this 14,822sq.m.,designated as Lot No. 2830, Nos. 2016-0134, 2016-0251 and Issuance of 4452, 2014-2017 in the petition previously application will be heard by this Board on unmindful of the plight of Provisional of Authority to ONE (1) unit/s able for political oppo- Case 18, Cad 900. A Deed of Sale was ex- filed. Re: Application for the Consolidation APRIL 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at its office the people. Far and away ecuted in favor of AMADEO C. ALVERO CPC under: Case No. 2016-0134 in the pe- Certificate of Public Convenience to operate of the above address. nents, angry folks and even tition previously filed. Re: Application for as vendee of the above-described propety. a PUJ Service. At least TEN (10) days prior to the Per Doc No. 151, Page No. 32, Book No. the Consolidation with Extension of Validity above date, applicant/s shall cause the V, Series of 2019. Notary Public Rex L. Certificate of Public Convenience to operate NOTICE is hereby given that this publication of this Notice of Hearing once Flores, RN. a PUB Service. application will be heard by this Board on EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS in a newspaper of local circulation. LSDE: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that this APRIL 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at its office NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SEGUNDINA SABAS-VINAS extraju- application will be heard by this Board on of the above address. This application will be acted upon by dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 parcels of land described as 1) Lot 2295- this Board on the basis of its records and APRIL 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at its office At least TEN (10) days prior to the D, Psd-08-017614-D, Cad 220 situated at Brgy. Tigbao, Tacloban City, Leyte containing an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT documentary evidence submitted by the of the above address. above date, applicant/s shall cause the area of 4,565sq.m.,; 2) Lot 2295-F, Psd-08-017614-D, Cad 220 situated at Brgy. Tigbao, OF THE ESTATE WITH At least TEN (10) days prior to the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary publication of this Notice of Hearing once to receive additional documentary and/or Tacloban City, Leyte containing an area of 200sq.m., Per Doc No. 55, Page No. II, Book No. ABSOLUTE SALE above date, applicant/s shall cause the LX, Series of 2018. Notary Public Concepcion P. Villarena. in a newspaper of local circulation. oral evidence. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs publication of this Notice of Hearing This application will be acted upon by LSDE: March 27, Apr 3 & 10, 2021 once in a newspaper of local circulation. WITNESS the Honorable of the late EPEFANIA ALCARAZ this Board on the basis of its records and GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, BALBOA extrajudicially settled, parti- This application will be acted upon th by this Board on the basis of its records documentary evidence submitted by the Regional Director, this 18 day of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED tioned and adjudicated over a parcel of and documentary evidence submitted parties, unless the Board deems it necessary MARCH, 2021. OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY land, Lot 2829, Cad 497-D situated at to receive additional documentary and/or Brgy. Taguite, Babatngon, Leyte contain- by the parties, unless the Board deems NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. URBANO ORACION BAUTISTA oral evidence. (Sgd.) ATTY. GIL D. MENGULLO ing an area of 85,860sq.m., more or less it necessary to receive additional AND IRENE QUINTANA BAUTISTA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated documentary and/or oral evidence. Attorney IV under OCT No. OC-12202. A Deed of Ab- WITNESS the Honorable over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 5936, Case 6, Pls-788 containing an area of WITNESS the Honorable solute Sale was executed by SPS. ERNES- GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, 3,368sq.m., covered by OCT P-19255, TD No. 08-13-0041-00331 situated at Brgy. San GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 18th day of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL TO MATEO and YMIE ISABELLE MA- th Rafael, Dulag, Leyte. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SHERYLL BAUTISTA OGI- TEO AND CHARMI T. DAVID married Regional Director, this 18 day of MARCH, 2021. MARCH, 2021. SETTLEMENT HARA as vendee of the above-mentioned parcel of land and all the accessions and other to SAMUEL C. DAVID as vendees of the NOTICE is hereby given that heirs improvements thereon. Whereas the same parcel of land being part of the aforementioned above-described property together with all (Sgd.) ATTY. GIL D. MENGULLO (Sgd.) ATTY. GIL D. MENGULLO of the late JUAN DACARA ADRALES estate is mortgage with the Philippine National Bank and that we surviving heirs herein the improvements found therein free from Attorney IV Attorney IV extrajudicially settled, partitioned and ad- authorize, Sheryll Baustista Ogihara or her duly appointed representative to settled the ob- all liens and encumbrances. Per Doc No. judicated over a bank deposit in the Land ligation and request for the subsequent release of the encumbrance and to receive the title 330, Page No. 67, Book No. 19, Series of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Bank of the Philippines with Account No. or the covering release of mortgage. Per Doc No. 87, Page No. 19, Book No. VI, Series of 2019, Notary Public Lito Ercilla Odon. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 00001736183680 with a Deposit in the 2021. Notary Public Atty. Romeo G. Magdalaga, Jr. WITH ABSOLUTE SALE amount of Php216,426.56. Per Doc No. LSDE: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FERMINA TOMINES extrajudicially EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Canmarating, 94, Page No. 21, Book No. I, Series of Abuyog, Leyte designated as Lot 4068, Pls-645 containing an area of 13,983sq.m., covered 2021. Notary Public Atty. Karyl Trinidad EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF by OCT No. P-8362 and TD No. 08-01027-00366 R12. A Deed of Sale was executed in C. Acerden. RIGHTS ABSOLUTE SALE OF favor of SPS. ELISEO MELO ARANDIA AND ANTONIETA T. CASAMIS as vendees of LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late VICTORIANO NIVAL extrajudicially UNREGISTERED LAND a portion from the above-described property measuring 2,608sq.m., Per Doc No. 346, Page settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of coconut land situated at Brgy. Abango, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of No. 71, Book No. 25, Series of 2017. Notary Public Erwin V. Belleza. AFFIDAVIT OF RELEASE AND Barugo, Leyte designated as Cad Lot 9103, PLS 1061-D covered by OCT No. P-25207 and the late ALEJANDRA BAGUE LUMAIN LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 heirs hereby WAIVED and forever QUITCLAIM all rights, titles and participation in the QUITCLAIM WITH INDEMNITY extrajudicially settled, partitioned and ad- above-parcel of land. Per Doc No. 478, Page No. 86, Book No. 26, Series of 2016. Notary UNDERTAKING judicated over a parcel of agricultural land EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE Public Edgar J. Tonolete. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ATTY. EDUARDO L. MONTILLA NOTICE is hereby given that SHEILA designated as Lot No. 9816 covered by extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 parcels of land described as; 1) A LOMO NIVERA, heir of the late LISBON TD No. 08-30-0023-00132 with an area parcel of land designated as Lot 4265-B of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-249414 being TAÑOLA NIVERA executed an Affidavit EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE of 3077 hectares more or less located at of Release and Quitclaim over Bank Depos- Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte. A Deed a portion of Lot 4265, Tacloban Cad LRC rec. No. 1068 situated in the Barrio Utap, Taclo- its described as: BDO Unibank, Inc. Save- WITH DEED OF PARTITION of Absolute Sale was executed in favor ban City containing an area of 387sq.m.,more or less under TCT No. T-38003; 2) A parcel more, Tacloban City, under Savings account NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. ELISEO F. DE LOS REYES AND of land designated as Lot 4265-A of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-249414 being a por- number 006050179106, and 006050132312 ESPERANZA H. DE LOS REYES extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a of CEDRIC SEAN Y. ANG as vendee of tion of Lot 4265, Tacloban Cad LRC rec. No. 1068 situated in the Barrio Utap, Tacloban with a total of Php108,178.27; per Doc. No. parcel of land designated as Lot 8423-B of the subdivision of Psd-08-016202 being a portion the above-described with all the improve- City containing an area of 1,011sq.m.,more or less under TCT No. T-35897. Per Doc No. 50, Page No. 11, Book No. 93, Series of of Lot 8423, Psc-5 situated at Brgy. Caridad, Baybay, Leyte with an area of 12,137sq.m., ments existing thereon. Per Doc No. 295, 486, Page No. 101, Book No. I, Series of 1994, Notary Public Atty. Juancho A. Baltazar. 2021. of Notary Public Atty. Jaress Amores under TCT No. T-32101. Per Doc No. 336, Page No. 68, Book No. XXXVI, Series of 2018. Page No. 60, Book No. VIII, Series of Notary Public Atty. Gloriosa M. Cayunda Guinocor. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 Neri. 2020. Notary Public Ronelito O. Ticoy. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021

Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Eastern Samar Tacloban City Tacloban City Municipality of Llorente MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE -oOo- NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION is hereby served to the public that is hereby served to the public that CFN-0002-2021 NOEL T. BUSTILLO has filed with this Office a CAESAR ROY V. ALBANO has filed with this (Complete name of petitioner) (Complete name of petitioner) In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. no. petition for change of first name from Office pa etition for change of first name from 9048, a Notice is hereby served to the public NOEL I to NOEL in the Birth Certificate Bb. ROY to CAESAR ROY in the Birth Certificate that ESTER P. GUIRALDO has filed with this Office (First name to be (New first name to be adopted) (First name to be (New first name to be adopted) changed) changed) a Petition for Change of First Name from “Ana” to of NOEL TRAGIROS BUSTILLO I who was of Bb. ROY VERDEFLOR ALBANO who was born on “Annabel” in the Certificate of Live Birthof Ana Copada Guiraldo who was born on 07 June born on MARCH 22, 1976 at Tacloban City and NOVEMBER 11, 1970 at Tacloban City and whose 1972 at Llorente, Eastern Samar and whose parents parents are LUCILA VERDEFLOR and whose parents are PURIFICACION TRAGIROS and are Vicente Busa Guiraldo and MATIAS BUSTILLO. FELIPE ALBANO. Rosita Baula Copada. Any person adversely affected by said petition Any person adversely affected by said petition Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not may file his written opposition with this Office not may file a written opposition with this Office not- lat later than April 05, 2021. later than April 05, 2021. er than April 12, 2021.

(Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA (Sgd) ASUNCION PAULINE B. DAYAG City Civil Registrar City Civil Registrar Municipal Civil Registrar LSDE: March 20 & 27, 2021 LSDE: March 20 & 27, 2021 LSDE: March 27 & April 3, 2021 14 Leyte Samar Daily Express Saturday, March 27, 2021

Republic of the Philippines 7. On July 13, 2009, pursuant to Section 43 (f) and (t) of the Republic Act following data and documents, which are being made integral parts hereof, ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION No. 9136 or the Act, Rule 7 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and to wit: Section 10 of the Republic Act No. 7832, the ERC had resolved to approve and San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City ANNEX NATURE OF DOCUMENT adopt the so called “Rules Governing the Automatic Cost Adjustment and True G Summary of Over / Under Recoveries –up Mechanisms and Corresponding Confirmation Process for Distribution H Proposed Recovery/Refund Scheme Utilities”, by virtue of ERC Resolution No. 16, Series of 2009. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION I Fully Accomplished Supplier & Data Sheet for the Years FOR CONFIRMATION AND APPROVAL 2018-2020 8. However, the aforementioned rules promulgated under Resolution no. OF OVER OR UNDER RECOVERIES J Power Bills from Suppliers 16, series of 2009, failed to address the mismatch between meter reading pe- IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF K Fully Accomplished Statistical Data Sheet for the Year riods at the wholesale and retail levels due to unequal number of billing days, AUTOMATIC COST ADJUSTMENT 2018-2020 which results to misalignment of kWh sales and purchase power. Recognizing AND TRUE UP MECHANISMS DURING L Manifestation of no Pilferage Cost Recoveries the need to address and resolve the said misalignment of kWh sales and pur- THE PERIOD 2018 – 2020 PURSUANT M Monthly Financial & Statistical Report (MFSR) chase power which causes spikes and dips in the computed monthly system TO ERC RESOLUTION No. 16, SERIES OF 2009 N Fully Accomplished Actual Implemented Rates Sheet loss and adversely affects the actual system loss of the DUs during certain billing AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION O Fully Accomplished Lifeline Discount Sheet months; The ERC had passed a Resolution No. 21, series of 2010, dated On Nos. 21 AND 23, SERIES OF 2010 P Fully Accomplished Senior Citizen Discount Sheet October 18, 2010, which amended Section 4 of Article 4 and Section 1 of the Q Two (2) Consumer Bills per Customer Class (Non-Lifeliner) Article 5 of the “Rules Governing the Automatic Cost Adjustment and True –up ERC CASE No. ______R One (1) Consumer Bill per Lifeline Bracket (Lifeliner) Mechanisms and Corresponding Confirmation Process for Distribution Utilities”. S One (1) Senior Citizen Consumer Bill LEYTE III ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, 9. On the other hand, ERC Resolution 23, Series of 2010 adopts the rules T Uniform Reportorial Requirements (URR) for the years 2018- INC. (LEYECO III), represented by its 2020 Gen. Manager, ALLAN L. LANIBA implementing the discounts to qualified senior citizen end-users and subsidy from subsidizing end-users on electricity consumption. U Computation of Implemented Rates (GR, SLR, TR, LRS, & Applicant, SCS) x------x 10. Hence, this Application is pursuant to ERC Resolution No. 16, Series of 14. Further, in support of this Application, the “Judicial Affidavit” of APPLICATION 2009, as amended by ERC Resolution No. 21 and 23, Series of 2010. LEYECO III’s Finance Services Department Manager, Lerma E. Advincula, CPA is hereto attached and made integral part of this application and marked as COMES NOW, applicant LEYTE III ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. IV. THE RESULTING COMPUTED OVER OR UNDER RECOVERIES INCURRED IN “ANNEX V”. (LEYECO III for brevity), represented herein by its General Manager, Al- THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT AND TRUE UP MECHA- lan L. Laniba, MPA, MM., under authority given by LEYECO III Board of NISMS FOR PERIOD 2018 TO 2020 VII. COMPLIANCE WITH PRE-FILING REQUIREMENTS Directors per Resolution No. 2021-01-019 and corresponding Secretary Certificate, hereto attached and marked as “ANNEX A” and “ANNEX B”, 11. In the application of formulas prescribed under ERC Resolution 16, 15. In compliance with the ERC prescribed Pre-filing requirements for respectively; and through the undersigned counsel under authority given Series of 2009, as amended by ERC Resolution 21 and 23, Series of 2010, Ap- O/U applications filing, LEYECO III had provided copies of the Application and by LEYECO III Board of Directors per Resolution No. 2021-01-020, and plicant’s pass through cost vis-a-vis the actual collections, resulted to under-re- its annexes to Sangguniang Bayan of Municipality of Tunga where the princi- corresponding Secretary Certificate, copy of which are hereto attached coveries in the items of: Generation, Transmission and Lifeline Subsidy. On the pal office of LEYECO III is located, proof of which is the duly received Trans- as “ANNEX C” and “ANNEX D”, respectively; unto this Honorable Com- other hand, over-recoveries were incurred in the items of: System Loss and Se- mittal Letter and Certification hereto attached“ANNEX as W” and “ANNEX X”, mission, most respectfully files this Application in compliance to ERC Res- nior Citizen. The following table reflects the summary of over/under recoveries respectively. Same copy of Application with annexes was given to Sangguni- olution No. 16, Series of 2009 as amended by Resolution No. 21 and 23, for years 2018 to 2020: ang Panlalawigan of Province of Leyte, proof of which are hereto attached as “ANNEX Y” and “ANNEX Z”, respectively. Series of 2010. PASS DIFFERENCE ACTUAL YEAR THROUGH (OVER) / REVENUE This application is seeking approval from the Honorable Commission COST UNDER 16. Moreover, applicant LEYECO III had initiated the publication of this Application in a newspaper with of general circulation within the franchise to collect the under-recoveries incurred in the items of: Generation Rate area of LEYECO III in Leyte Province, proof of which are hereto attached as (GR), Transmission Rate (TR), and Lifeline Subsidy; as well as, the refund of 2018 254,713,782.90 244,149,463.63 10,564,319.27 “ANNEX AA” and “ANNEX BB”. over-recoveries incurred in the items of: System Loss Rate (SLR) and Senior Citizen Subsidy, during LEYECO III’s implementation of various automatic cost Generation 2019 262,119,930.27 247,020,769.77 15,099,160.50 Rate (GR) PRAYER adjustment and true up mechanisms covering the period from 2018 to 2020 2020 and in support thereof states as follows: 256,971,025.73 240,581,501.29 16,389,524.44 TOTAL 773,804,738.90 731,751,734.69 42,053,004.20 WHEREFORE, premises considered it is respectfully prayed of this Hon- orable Commission that LEYECO III’s determination of its over or under re- I. THE APPLICANT coveries in the implementation of automatic cost adjustment and true-up 2018 40,596,078.66 37,190,031.06 3,406,047.61 mechanisms be confirmed and approved, and that the applicant be allowed 1. The applicant, LEYTE III ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (LEYECO III), is a non-stock, non-profit Electric Cooperative duly organized and existing under Transmission 2019 42,521,915.92 40,226,082.86 2,295,833.06 to collect the incurred computed under recoveries in the item of: Generation, Rate (TR) Transmission and Lifeline Subsidy; likewise be allowed to refund the over-re- and by virtue of the Presidential Decree 269, as amended, with capacity to sue and be sued, with principal office address in Tunga, Leyte where it may 2020 49,178,740.65 45,832,651.80 3,346,088.85 coveries in the items of: System Loss and Senior Citizen, under the proposed be served with summons and other legal processes, represented in this in- TOTAL 132,296,735.23 123,248,765.72 9,047,969.51 collection and refund schemes. stance by its General Manager, ALLAN L. LANIBA, who was authorized to file, Other reliefs, just and equitable under the premises are likewise most execute verification and certification relative to this Application per Board 2018 38,290,857.22 43,692,181.01 (5,401,323.80) respectfully prayed for. Resolution No. 2021-01-019 (Annex A) with corresponding Secretary Certif-

icate (Annex B). SYSTEM LOSS 2019 37,688,159.86 44,849,354.47 (7,161,194.61) RATE (SLR) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

2. Herein applicant is the exclusive franchise holder issued by the Na- 2020 38,307,118.65 46,876,744.03 (8,569,625.38) tional Electrification Administration (NEA) to operate an electric light and TOTAL 114,286,135.72 135,418,279.51 (21,132,143.78) Tacloban City for Pasig City, this 20th day of March 2021.

power services in the North-Eastern part of Leyte covering nine (9) municipalities, namely: Carigara, Capoocan, Tunga, Barugo, San Miguel, Jaro, Alan- 2018 1,369,267.52 (1,529,726.11) 160,458.59 galang, Sta. Fe and Pastrana. A copy of Applicant LEYECO III’s Certificate of ATTY. ROGELIO P. GULA LIFELINE Franchise is hereto attached as “ANNEX E”. 2019 1,388,321.37 (1,316,972.37) (71,349.00) Legal Counsel of LEYECO III SUBSIDY Email Address: [email protected]

II. THE ANTECEDENT FACTS 2020 1,330,674.90 (1,244,902.89) (85,772.01) Cellphone no.: 09177121967 TOTAL 4,088,263.78 (4,091,601.37) 3,337.58 Office Address: Gula Law & Notarial Office, Door 7, Cabigon Bldg., Del Pilar Street, (across Sacred Heart Church) 3. Prior to this filing, herein Applicant had undergone computation and reportorial submission to Energy Regulatory Commission on its over or 2018 33,794.94 (35,180.20) 1,385.25 Brgy. 8, 6500 Tacloban City, Leyte Roll No. 48025; Lifetime IBP No. 07688; PTR No. 8085615 dtd. 1/5/21 under recoveries incurred in the implementation of automatic cost adjust- SENIOR ments and true-up mechanisms on pass through costs of LEYECO III follow- 2019 28,768.94 (27,516.96) (1,251.98) MCLE Compliance No. VI-0010051 valid until 4/14/2022 CITIZEN

ing the formulas prescribed under ERC Resolution No. 16, Series of 2009, as 2020 21,155.24 (26,670.66) 5,515.41 amended by ERC Resolution No. 21, Series of 2010, such as : automatic gen- VERIFICATION and CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING

eration rate (GR) and system loss adjustment mechanism; transmission rate TOTAL 83,719.13 (89,367.82) 5,648.69 That I, ALLAN L. LANIBA, MPA, MM., of legal age, Filipino, and with (TR) adjustment mechanism; Lifeline rate recovery mechanism; and senior GRAND TOTAL/DIFFERENCE, RESULTING TO UNDER 29,977,816.20 principal office address at the Main Office of Leyte III Electric Cooperative, citizen subsidy recovery mechanism. RECOVERIES FOR YEARS 2018 TO 2020 Inc. (LEYECO III), Tunga, Leyte, after being sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say: 4. In fact, herein Applicant had just completed its implementation of Formulas used in computing the above over or under recoveries, as well its approved 2004-2011 Over/Under Recoveries on March 2020 billing peri- as, the reasons for incurring the same are explained in the Executive Summary, od. However, Applicant LEYECO III is still awaiting for the ERC decision of its 1. That I am the General Manager of Leyte III Electric Cooperative, Inc. hereto attached as Annex “F”. pending previous two (2) applications: (a) Over/Under recoveries 2012-2014 (LEYECO III); docketed as ERC Case no. 2015-002 CF, and (b) Over/Under recoveries 2015- 2017 docketed as ERC Case no. 2018-011 CF. V. THE PROPOSED REFUND AND COLLECTION SCHEMES: 2. That I have caused the preparation and filing of the foregoing Applica- tion for Over or Under Recoveries in the Implementation of Automatic Adjust- 5. Under this recent application, herein Applicant had faithfully com- 12. Herein Applicant LEYECO III is proposing a staggering way to collect its ment and True-up Mechanisms during the period 2018-2020; plied the required submissions - the yearly calculations from 2018 to 2020 of computed under recoveries on items of: Generation, Transmission and Lifeline the over or under recovery in the implementation of automatic cost adjust- Subsidy. On the other hand, herein Applicant is proposing an instalment way 3. That I have read the foregoing Application and I attest that all allega- ment and true-up mechanisms. In support thereof, Applicant had submitted to refund its computed over-recoveries on items of: System Loss and Senior tions therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information the following data and documents to ERC Investigation & Enforcement Divi- Citizen. Thus, the computed resulting proposed rates of collection and refund and belief, and the same is based on authentic records; sion (ERC-IED), to wit: are shown below, to wit: 4. That I have not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issue and nor is any pending before the Supreme Court, the Court a) Power Supplier Data Sheet PROPOSED REFUND AND COLLECTION SCHEMES: b) Statistical Data Sheet of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency and should I learn thereafter that Using a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending other court or tri- c) Implemented Rates Data Sheet February Rate bunal, I undertake to promptly inform this Honorable Commission within five d) Power Bills of Power Suppliers 2021 kWh Proposed Php/kWh (5) days there from. e) Official Receipts Issued by Power Suppliers and/or deposit slips of (Over)/Under Sales as No. PARTICULAR No. of payment Recovery base Years Collect/ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my name and signature f) Debit/Credit Memo of Power Suppliers month- th g) TRANSCO/NGCP Invoices (Refund) this 24 day of March 2021, Tacloban City, Leyte. (Annualized h) Official Receipts Issued by TRANSCO/NGCP and/or deposit slips of /forecasted)

payment Generation 1 153,735,586 3 years 0.2735 ALLAN L. LANIBA, MPA, MM. i) Debit/Credit Memo issued by TRANSCO/NGCP Cost 42,053,004.20 General Manager, LEYECO III j) DU-MO1 and DU-MO2, MFSR Transmission 2 153,735,586 3 years 0.0589 ID: DRIVER’S LICENSE NO. k) Consumer Bills of Lifeliners (per level) and Non-Lifeliners per Cost 9,047,969.51 L06-96-044266 customer class 3 System Loss 153,735,586 3 years (0.1375) l) Senior Citizen Subsidy (21,132,143.78) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public for the Province

4 Lifeline 4,067,079 1 month 0.0008 th III. LEGAL BASES FOR THE APPLICATION 3,337.58 of Leyte, this 24 day of March 2021, Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. Senior 5 4,067,079 1 month 0.0014 Citizen 5,648.69 6. Under Section 43 (t) of the Republic Act No. 9136, the Energy regula- TOTAL 29,977,816.20 tory Commission (ERC) is mandated to promulgate rules and regulations and perform such other regulatory functions as are appropriate and necessary in VI. SUPPORTING DATA AND DOCUMENTS order to ensure the successful restructuring and modernizing of the electric power industry. 13. In support to this Application, LEYECO III is submitting herewith the Saturday, March 27, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 15

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late GRACIANO BOLIVAR AND ELENA DOLE-8 extends more P4.7 million TUPAD RAZ extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2, Block 4, Psd-08-004314 situated at Brgy. Solsogon, Sta. Margarita, Samar covered with TCT No. 9204 with an area of 149sq.m., A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. GLYDELLE MENSORADO ARBOSO AND CARLOS R. ARBOSO, JR. as vendee grants to Leyte town residents of the above-described property with all the improvements found thereon free from liens and encumbrances. Per Doc No. 18-W, Page No. 04, Book No. 03, Series of 2021. Notary TACLOBAN CITY – program to 984 benefi- provides support to the ficiaries were engaged in Public Rogelio J. Bolivar. LSDE: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2021 The Department of Labor ciary-residents in Sta. Fe, workers from the vulnera- community clean-up ac- DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE and Employment region- Leyte. ble and marginalized sec- tivities for four hours a WITH ABSOLUTE SALE al office 8 (DOLE-8) has He added that each ben- tors whose livelihoods were day to a maximum period NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late EUSTAQUIO NAVARETTE AND DAUGHTER ESTELA N. ESPLANADA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicat- extended more than P4.7 eficiary received P4,875 as affected by the coronavirus of 15 days while wearing ed over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Bolirao, Dagami, Leyte denominated as Lot No. 3028 containing an aggregate area of 2.0323 hectares, more or less with a market million grants under the wages for their 15-day em- disease (COVID-19) pan- appropriate PPEs and ob- value of Php70,124.68 covered by TD No. 08-12-0016-00205, Property Identification No. 044-12-016-08-014. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of HOLGEN PROP- Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ployment. demic. serving health protocols. ERTIES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY represented by its General Manager HOMOBO- (RESTITUTO A.CAYUBIT) NO C. PIGUE as vendee of the above-described estate freely and voluntarily, free from all Ating Displaced/Disadvan- Jalbuena said that acci- He said that the bene- liens, charges and encumbrances whatsoever. Per Doc No. 291, Page No. 60, Book No. V, taged Workers (TUPAD) dent insurances and per- Series of 2021. Notary Public Alvaro P. Loreno, Jr. LSDE: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2021 program to the Leyte town sonal protective equipment DAILY PROGRAM: EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE residents. were provided prior to the MON. - SAT 8:00 PM WITH PARTITION AND ABSOLUTE SALE DOLE-8 Regional Di- start of their TUPAD com- “IGSUMAT KAN NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SOFRONIO C. ABAD extrajudicially rector Henry John Jalbuena munity services. settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 4 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A DYVL AM parcel of land designated as Lot No. 4981, Pls-788 situated at Dulag, Leyte containing an said that their office has -ex He explained that KA OYO” area of 18,547sq.m., more or less covered by OCT No. P-22466 under Free Patent No. 494986; 2) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 3112, Pls-788 situated at Barrio Arado, tended a total of P4,797,900 through the TUPAD pro- HIMANGRAWON 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dulag, Leyte containing an area of 16,236sq.m., more or less covered by OCT No. P-12722 grants under TUPAD gram, the labor department under Free Patent No. 345390; 3) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 7365, Pls-788 - 104.7 FM situated at San Antonio, Dulag, Leyte containing an area of 8,880sq.m., more or less cov- DYAB-FM ered by OCT No. P-17299 under Free Patent No. 536677; 4) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2901, Pls-788 situated at Barrio Cabatoan, Dulag, Leyte containing an area of SELF-ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE 356sq.m., more or less covered by OCT No. P-17452 under Free Patent No. 545981 and NOTICE is hereby given that JOSELITO VALERA, heir of the late VICTORIO RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) heir, Luzinica G. Abad-Mendoza hereby CONFIRMED that the 1/3 share of his inheri- MACARIOLA AND ALEJO MACARIOLA executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication tance, my father Ernesto D. Abad in Lot No. 3112 has been sold to his co-heirs, Absalon over a parcel of land situated at Barrio of Poblacion, Sta. Rita, Samar covered by OCT Abad during his lifetime. Per Doc No. 283, Book No. 58, Page No. VI, Series of 2021. with number 8216 designated as Lot 1424, Pls 415-D (Philcuns-FOA) with an area of Republic of the Philippines Notary Public Federico R. Huñamayor. LSDE: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2021 50,494sq.m., A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of MARITES T. ESQUIERDO as vendee of a portion of the above-described real property consisting of 1,064sq.m., Per Municipality of Guiuan EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Doc No. 198, Page No. 41, Book No. XXV, Series of 2019. Notary Public Aldrin Jude M. OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE Quebec. LSDE: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JULIO ESPADA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of rice land designated as Lot No. 1777 situated at AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION OF A BANK DEPOSIT NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Canmogsay vs. Capangihan, Tolosa, Leyte covered under Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo NOTICE is hereby given that ROGELIO C. AZURA heir of the late JANET Blg. P-47179 and TD No. 00070 R8 with an area of 7,593sq.m., more or less, assessed at ADORNA-AZURA executed an affidavit of adjudication over a bank deposit with Bank of Php6,760.00 and heirs hereby CONFIRMED the said sale and WAIVED any and all rights the Philippine Islands, Tacloban Branch, Tacloban City, wherein she deposits and withdraws In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is of the above-mentioned property in favor of SPS. VIRGILIO FLORES AND LUCIA P. thru Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) Card and did not come to know the exact number of hereby served to the public that FLORES. Per Doc No. 212, Page No. 043, Book No. XXVI, Series of 2008. Notary Public her deposit; per Doc. No. 230, Page No. 33, Book No. XXII, Series of 2021 of Notary Public Sergio C. Sumayod. LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 Atty. Diogenes D. Inciso, Sr. LSDE: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2021 Marce Tiape Marquito has filed with this office a (complete name of the petitioner) DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS petition for Change of First Name from NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FRANCISCO BASADA GAROL, JR. WITH ABSOLUTE SALE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 1 unite of tricycle described as; MARCELINA to MARCE in the birth certificate NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BAUTISTA C. DIAZ extrajudicially Make: HONDA; Series: TMX155T; Body Type: TC; Plate No. HX7358; MV File No. 0804- (First name to be changed) (New First Name to be Adopted) settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 25, Blk 2, 00000030272; Engine No: KB508E023294; Chassis No: KB508023293; Year Model: 2007 Phase 5, Pcs-08-000010 situated at Brgy. Sagcahan & Caibaan, Tacloban City under TCT and heirs, AURORA A. GAROL, MARICEL A. GAROL AND NICOLE A. GAROL hereof MARCELINA GAGAP TIAPE who was born on No. T-45563 containing an area of 240sq.m., A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in fa- by WAIVED all rights and participation unto CARLO FRANCIS A. GAROL. The parties (Complete Name of Document Owner) vor of LESLIE JANE DIAZ REMANDABAN AND JOANNA MARIE DIAZ REMAND- further agree to submit EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS ABAN as vendee of the above-described real property together with all the improvements to the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Borongan City, Eastern Samar and Local Govern- July 14, 1958 at Jabonga, Agusan del Norte ment Unit of Borongan City, Eastern Samar and other appropriate agencies to be transferred found therein free from all liens and encumbrances. Per Doc No. 156, Page No. 34, Book (complete date of birth) (Place of Birth) the registration/franchise of the tricycle to the name CARLO FRANCIS A. GAROL. Per No. XVIII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Blanche Astilla-Salino. Doc No. 504, Page No. 102, Book No. XXXI, Series of 2021. Notary Public Rhoda Mon- and whose parents are Bonifacio Tiape and LSDE: March 13, 20 & 27, 2021 tes-Cebricus. LSDE: March 27, April 3 & 10, 2021 Maria Gaytos Gagap (Name of Father) Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines (Name of Mother) Department of Transportation Department of Transportation MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Any person adversely affected by said petition REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII may file his written opposition with this office not G/F Uytingkoc Building G/F Uytingkoc Building Senator Enage St., Tacloban City Senator Enage St., Tacloban City later than April 8, 2021. RE: Application for first (1st) Amendment of Certificate of RE: Application for Renewal of Certificate of Public (Sgd.) ESTER R. GERMINAL Public Convenience (CPC) pursuant to the 2014 Amendments Convenience (CPC) pursuant to the 2014 Amendments Municipal Civil Registrar to the Revised Rules and Regulations Implementing to the Revised Rules and Regulations Implementing LSDE: March 27 & April 3, 2021 R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014 to effect the Permanent R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014 Reduction or Dropping of Ship from Applicant’s Fleet Republic of the Philippines and Change in Sailing Frequency/Schedule of Trips CASE NO. MRO8 21-020 Department of Transportation MONA R. BAULA, MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY CASE NO. MRO8 219-035 Applicant REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII SONNY E. GIDUQUIO, x------x G/F Uytingkoc Building Applicant ORDER Senator Enage St., Tacloban City x------x Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with this Office on19 March 2021, to wit: ORDER RE: Application for Issuance of Certificate of Public Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with the Calbayog Satellite Unit (CSU) NAME OF SHIP’S OWNED SERVICE TO BE OFFERED Convenience (CPC) pursuant to the 2014 Amendments on 18 March 2021, to wit: MBca “MONA - RB” For the carriage of Passengers to the Revised Rules and Regulations implementing R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014 NAME OF SHIP’S TO BE DROPPED TYPE OF SERVICE/OPERATION ROUTE TO BE SERVED MBca “PEÑA EXPRESS-3” Passengers/Liner Ibarra-Alegria-Arteche (all of Zumarraga, Samar)-Catbalogan, Samar and vice versa CASE NO. MRO8 21-021 MELINDA P. LAGADO, AUTHORIZED ROUTE SCHEDULE OF TRIPS Applicant Peña, Tinambacan District, Calbayog City-Cataingan, Masbate and vice versa DEPARTURE ARRIVAL x------x Origin Time Day Destination Time Day ORDER CHANGE IN SAILING FREQUENCY/SCHEDULE OF TRIPS BY DROPPING HIS Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with this Office on 22 March 2021, to SCHEDULE 1 AND RETAINING HIS SCHEDULE 2 SHOWN BELOW Ibarra 4:30 AM Daily Alegria 4:35 AM Daily wit: Alegria 4:40 AM Arteche 4:50 AM NAME OF SHIP’S OWNED SERVICE TO BE OFFERED DEPARTURE ARRIVAL Arteche 5:00 AM Catbalogan 5:40 AM MBca “LORWINDS EXPRESS” For the carriage of Passengers Origin Time Day Destination Time Day Catbalogan 10:00 AM Arteche 10:40 AM Arteche 11:00 AM Alegria 11:10 AM ROUTE TO BE SERVED Peña 10:00 AM Wed. & Sat. Cataingan 1:00 PM Wed. & Sat. Alegria 11:20 AM Ibarra 11:25 AM Matalom, Leyte-Canigao Island, Matalom, Leyte and vice versa Cataingan 10:00 AM Thurs. & Sun. Peña 1:00 PM Thurs. & Sun. SCHEDULE OF TRIPS SCHEDULE OF RATES PER LINK Non-scheduled/Chartered Trips or depending on the availability of passengers SCHEDULE OF RATES PER LINK ROUTE/PORTS/ PASSENGER CARGO RATE PER LINK (Daytime Navigation only or from 4:30 AM - 5:30 PM) LINKS RATE Item Rate/Unit LINKS PASSAGE RATE CARGO RATE PER LINK Ibarra-Catbalogan P50.00 Rice P30.00/sack SCHEDULE OF RATES PER LINK Peña-Cataingan P350.00 Various Items P150.00/big box Alegria-Catbalogan Soft drinks P10.00/case ROUTE/PORTS/LINKS CARGO RATE PER LINK P100.00/small box Arteche-Catbalogan Various Items P10.00/box Matalom, Leyte-Canigao Island and vice versa P2,500.00/Round Trip

Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, and Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, and Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 06 April 2021, Tuesday, at 10:00 documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 06 April 2021, Tuesday, at 10:00 documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 06 April 2021, Tuesday, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage Street, Tacloban o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage Street, Tacloban o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage Street, Tacloban City. City. City. The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. or five (5) days thereafter. or five (5) days thereafter. WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 22ND day of March 2021 at Tacloban City, WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 23rd day of March 2021 at Tacloban City, WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 23RD day of March 2021 at Tacloban City, Philippines. Philippines. Philippines. (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER Officer-in-Charge Officer-in-Charge Officer-in-Charge

COPY FURNISHED: COPY FURNISHED: COPY FURNISHED: Applicant, Sonny E. Giduquio, Brgy. Peña, Tinambacan District Calbayog City Applicant, Mona R. Baula, Ibarra, Zumarraga, Samar Applicant, Melinda P. Lagado, Lolita Village, Calanipawan, Tacloban City Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM File File File CMB/MMC CMB/MMC CMB/MMC SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-1-2021-025 SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-1-2021-026 SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-1-2021-027 Reference No. TMRO-2021-21-022 Reference No. TMRO-2021-21-024 Reference No. TMRO-2021-21-023 16 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, March 27, 2021 Region's inflation rate surges Camp Jaro I District joins the to 2.8% in February 2021 6th provincial Scoutmasters TACLOBAN CITY – corded the highest growth Vegetables index con- ‘Challenge 2021 The inflation rate (IR) of of 2.7 percentage points tinued to register double the region has increased from its zero IR in January digit IR in February 2021 at BY: JOYCE MIRANDA MESA to 2.8 percent in February 2021. 19.6 percent, 3.7 percentage the winners from dif- this “Scoutmasters’ 2021, a report from the The rest of the provinces points higher than its 15.9 ferent games and chal- Challenge has taught Philippine Statistics Au- registered increases ranging percent IR a month ago. lenges, from Day 1 up us a lot especially on thority (PSA) said. from 0.3 percentage point Prices of meat picked up to Day 3. To note, the camaraderie and stand- PSA Regional Director to 1.6 percentage points. Sa- by 5.3 percent in February recently concluded “6th ing still, as one. Wilma Perante told report- mar posted the highest IR at 2021 from 3.1 percent in Scoutmasters’ Chal- In the end, the real ers that this IR is 1.1 per- 6.1 percent, while Leyte re- January 2021. lenge winners were triumph is not on how centage points higher com- corded the lowest IR during Corn, rice, and bread from “Jaro Salugnon” much we have won the pared with the 1.7 percent the month in review at 1.9 and cereals indices contin- who won as the Over- game, but how much IR in January 2021. percent, the director said. ued to register deflations all Winner, followed by we have gained expe- This is also 0.9 percent- Perante further reported but at slower rates of 2.7 Villaba Delegates as the riences, laughter and age point higher than the that majority of the com- percent, 2.1 percent, and 1.2 2nd Placer and “Camp new learnings. By that, recorded 1.9 percent IR in modity groups in the region percent, respectively. Jaro I” for the 3rd Place we have already won the same period last year, exhibited higher IRs in Feb- Meanwhile, IR for fruits she added. ruary 2021 compared with Winner”. the game! index managed to shed off The recently con- “In comparison with their rates in January 2021. Day 4 was the (Note: The author is by 0.8 percentage point cluded “6th Provincial the national average IR, Food and non-alcohol- “Camp Break”. But the a Teacher III of Alahag from its double-digit figure Scoutmasters’ Chal- the regional IR is 1.9 per- ic beverages commodity memories, fun and ca- Elementary School, of 12.0 percent in January lenge 2021” was held centage points lower than group and housing, water, maraderie as BSP will Jaro I District, Jaro, 2021, posting 11.2 percent last March 11-14,2021 the 4.7 percent national IR electricity, gas, and oth- never break. Hence, Leyte) IR in February 2021. De- in one of the tour- in February 2021,” Perante er fuels commodity group creased IRs were also regis- ist destination of Jaro, said. both registered the biggest tered in the indices for food Leyte - “The Villacon- Perante reported that increase in IR at 1.6 per- products not elsewhere zoilo Farm”, where in it all provinces of the region centage points. classified at 6.7%; oils and is situated at Brgy. Vil- have registered higher IRs The IR for food and fats at 5.5%; milk, cheese laconzoilo, Jaro, Leyte. in February 2021 com- non-alcoholic beverag- and eggs with 2.8 percent; The said Scoutmas- pared with their figures in es commodity group rose non-alcoholic beverages ters’ Challenge, was January 2021, except for to 3.5 percent in February with 2.4%; and sugar, jam, participated by differ- Northern Samar, which 2021 from 1.9 percent in honey, chocolate and con- ent delegations coming recorded a 0.6 percentage January 2021. fectionery with 0.7%. from different Districts point decrease from its in- Contributing largely to Perante said that hous- of Area II-A, to men- flation rate a month ago. this increase is the fish in- ing, water, electricity, gas tion few, Jaro, Tunga, Its IR eased down to 2.7 dex which registered a 4.8 and other fuels commodity Villaba, Barugo Pastra- percent in February 2021 percentage point’s increase group which registered 1.4 na and other Districts from 3.3 percent in Janu- in IR, from 0.3 percent in percent deflation in Janu- of Area II-A, which ary 2021. January 2021 to 5.1 percent ary 2021 recorded price in- aims the BSP School Meanwhile, Biliran re- in February 2021. crease in February 2021 at Coordinators to be “MAMALANDONG KITA” 0.2 percent. equipped with further Gin surat ni: Braderick C. Bollozos The 0.7 percent deflation “My God... Father. “Why have you for- knowledge, skills, atti- Teacher-III saken me,” he said. in the index for electricity, ...from Page 5 tude and strategies in Villa Magsaysay Elementary School But we should neither gas, and other fuels was off- dealing with different Babatngon II District to the Father simply points forget that after that ‘com- set by the IRs in the indices scout challenges, which Babatngon, Leyte to one clear fact—that all plaint,’ he simply proceeded for maintenance and repair can be passed on, in the our sins that he bore are no to do what was expected of of the dwelling at 1.6%; ac- coming years with our KON ATON SUSUMAHON mean or petty thing. They him. He went all the way tual rentals of housing with pupils. AN DAGWAY HAN PANAHON are truly horrible things such that he also said, “It 0.6%; and water supply and Day 1 was the camp DAKO NAIT KINA-IBAAN that would make even the is finished.” (Jn 19,30) He miscellaneous services re- pitching. Delegates MAPA HA ATON PALIBOT NGAN HA PAMATASAN God-made-man express said this when after saying, lating to the dwelling at coming from different such pain. HINO BA ITON SADANG SAYUPON? “I thirst,” he was offered 0.3%. districts already set up And we cannot deny the IKAW, AKO BA O AN IBA NGA KAMPON? in a most malicious way a The IR for transport their tents and prepared most serious gravity of our MGA SANGKAY SADANG KITA MAMALANDONG! sponge of sour wine. commodity group in- all the necessary things sinfulness. Even the most HINE NGA KALIBUTAN NGA LIDONG. The consideration of creased by 0.6 percentage needed in their camp saintly among us fall into point, from 5.6 percent in these complaining words of and the days to follow. SANGKAY KITAA sin, not only from time to Christ should motivate us January 2021 to 6.2 percent Day 2 was the offi- time but all the time. And AN KAHIMTANG TA to be more active in resist- in February 2021. This can cial Opening of the “6th it’s not just small and simple KALAMIDAD OG TRAHEDYA ing sin and to be more will- be attributed to the higher Provincial Scoutmas- sins, but rather deadly sins. MAY ADA PA PANDEMYA ing and generous in our suf- IR 1.7% posted in the index ters’ Challenge 2021”, Our sinfulness has also fering. We should assume for operations of personal which was commenced TUNGOD HIN NGA VIRUS become habitual. Many are the mind of Christ toward transport equipment, the through a parade, a KITA NGATANAN SADANG GUMIOS already obsessed and ad- suffering whenever we are director reported. short presentation and DIBA USA INE NGA SIGNUS? dicted to sin. Besides, our made to suffer because of “Compared with their followed by different NGA KITA NATANAN BUMALIK SA DIYOS sinfulness is not anymore our sin and the sin of the January 2021 levels, the IRs games and challenges simply personal. It has be- TIKANG HAN IMO PAG-ABOT PANDEMYA others. That way, we would for furnishings, household and ended with a dance come systemic, structural, DAMU NAIT NAG IBA know that our suffering equipment and routine contest, tagged as “Pa- inculturated. The situation would have a redemptive maintenance of the house siklaban” which was EDUKASYON, PATAKARAN, NGAN KUN ANO-ANO PA can be so bad that we can value. commodity group with participated by all the HAROS NAGBAG-O NA! even say that the sense of It should motivate us 2.5% and health with 1.2% contingents. DIBA INE SENYALES NGA KITA ANGAY BUMALIK sin is disappearing. No also to try our best to clean commodity group both wonder then that Christ HA ATON MAKAGARAHUM SADANG KITA SUMARIG up our environment and inched up by 0.1 percent- Day 3 was the most who had to bear all our sins PAG-AMPO NGA INE NGA PANDEMYA DINA our culture of anything that age point in February 2021,” awaited part as it marks could not help but make MAKADARAHIG are already sinful or that Perante said. the announcement of that filial ‘complaint’ to his can be an occasion of sin. see Region’s /page 17 ... NGATANAN INE HA GINOO IGSARIG. Saturday, March 27, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 17

Region’s... communication commodity group retained ...from Page 16 its previous month’s de- DENR urges public to observe Earth Perante claimed that flation at 1.5 percent, she recreation and culture added. commodity group con- Perante explained that Hour this Saturday, March 27 tinued to post deflation the purchasing power of but at a slower rate, peso (PPP) of the region The Departmentour lessons from the successful campaigns 2.2 million residents settling at 1.0 percent remained at P0.77 in Feb- of Environment and pandemic - nature is towards a healthy switched off the during the month in re- ruary 2021. This PPP im- Natural Resources(D- essential to human and livable planet. lights of their homes view. plies that the goods and ENR) in Eastern Vi- existence, we are in- This year, the cam- and offices in order On the other hand, services worth P 77.00 in sayas is urging every- terlinked. Its state af- paign is anchored on to pledge their sup- alcoholic beverages and 2012 is now worth P100 one in the region to fects our well-being, a theme “Speak Up port to saving the tobacco commodity in February 2021. join millions of peo- therefore taking part for Nature #Connec- environment. group recorded 0.5 per- “Compared to their ple around the world in collective actions t2Earth”. This carries The trend soon centage point decrease levels in January 2021, in marking Earth that create a positive a vision to always do caught on and sev- in its IR, from 7.4 per- PPP in Biliran weakened Hour on March 27, impact for the envi- more for our one and eral other countries cent in January 2021 to by P0.02, while PPP in 2021, 8:30-9:30 P.M. ronment should be only planet, especial- participated across 6.9 percent in February Leyte, Southern Leyte, The Earth Hourour concern”, DENR ly with the urgent the globe in the ini- 2021. This can be traced Eastern Samar, and campaign encourages VIII Regional Execu- threat of biodiversity tiative. At present, to the lower IR in the in- Northern Samar declined people and business tive Director Tirso P. loss affecting human there are more than dices for both alcoholic by P 0.01 in February establishments to Parian, Jr. says. health. 180 countries that beverages with 3.5% and 2021,” Perante said. switch off lights and Observed global- Earth Hour start- actively observe tobacco with 8.9%, the Samar, meanwhile, non-essential elec- ly for over a decade, ed in 2007 in Syd- Earth Hour every director said. retained its previous trical appliances as a Earth Hour has led ney, Australia when year.(PR) The IR for restau- month’s PPP. Biliran and way of speaking up rant and miscellaneous Leyte recorded the stron- for nature and sup- Samar... funding support from gency in this part of goods and services com- gest PPP among prov- porting the global call various national gov- the region. ...from Page 12 modity group eased by inces in February 2021 for action against cli- ernment agencies. She Tan, in her message, 0.2 percentage points, at P0.79. Southern Leyte mate change and its said there are 70 active recognized and appre- settling at 3.9 percent in ranked second at P 0.78, impact to biodiversi- sey, both is Samar, will peoples’ organizations ciated, the programs, February 2021she said. followed by Eastern Sa- ty and health. undergo agri-fisherynow organized in her projects and services While the commod- mar at P0.74 and North- “In the midst of training and another district. provided by the gov- ity groups of clothing ern Samar at P0.71. Sa- the COVID-19 crisis, training in backyard She also thanked ernment that helped and footwear and educa- mar posted the weakest switching off lights gardening. DAR for the effort in the address insurgency tion retained their pre- PPP during the reference for Earth Hour is a Tan said she will distribution of CLOAs and alleviate pover- vious month’s IRs at 2.5 month at P0.70, the di- symbolic gesture of organize more farm- to ARB farmers in her ty in the three Samar percent and 0.4 percent, rector said. our commitment to ers’ associations in her district, which she said provinces. respectively. Meanwhile, (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) the planet. Let’s learn district to get more will help address insur- (ldl/rsv/PIA Biliran)

Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines CITY GOVERNMENT OF TACLOBAN CITY GOVERNMENT OF TACLOBAN Tacloban City Tacloban City INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID

PUBLIC AUCTION OF (21) UNITS UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES PUBLIC AUCTION OF USED TIRES AND BATTERIES located at Balyuan, Magsaysay Boulevard and CEO Compound, Tacloban City located at Balyuan, Magsaysay Boulevard, Tacloban City 1 lot consisting of (21) unserviceable vehicles in “AS IS WHERE IS” basis. 1 lot consisting of tires and batteries in “AS IS WHERE IS” basis Items are indicated as follow: Items are indicated as follow: 1. ZONGSHEN MOTORCYCLE, SG 6459 - 1,050.00 2. ZONGSHEN MOTORCYCLE, SG 6408 - 1,050.00 3. HONDA MOTORCYCLE, SG 6489 - 1,050.00 1. 61 pcs. Tire size 12 4. AFP TOYOTA JEEP (RED), SBK 986 - 7,000.00 2. 9 pcs. Tire size 13 5. DUMPTRUCK ISUZU, SHD 465 - 39,457.00 3. 66 pcs. Tire size 14 6. MULTICAB, SKB 741 - 4,200.00 4. 41 pcs. Tire size 15 7. MULTICAB, SKP - 7,500.00 8. VOLVO DUMPTRUCK SES 551 - 60,000.00 5. 16 pcs. Tire size 16 9. MULTICAB SUZUKI, SKU 791 - 4,200.00 6. 26 pcs. Tire size 17 10. VAN TOYOTA (Ambulance), BDF 782 - 6,000.00 7. 6 pcs. Tire size 19 11. MULTICAB, SGN 284 - 7,200.00 8. 6 pcs. Motorcycle Tire size no. 17 12. SUZUKI JEEPNEY, SKP 336 - 7,200.00 13. MULTICAB, SKJ 574 - 4,800.00 9. 1 pc. Motorcycle Tire size no. 18 14. MULTICAB, SGN 282 - 4,800.00 10. 3 pcs. Motorcycle Tire size no. 21 15. MULTICAB, SGM 548 - 7,200.00 16. MULTICAB, SKV 124 - 4,200.00 17. VIOS, SGM 697 - 59,083.00 The City Government of Tacloban thru the City Disposal Auction Sale Committee will hold a 18. MULTICAB W/ CANOPY - 3,600.00 Pre-Auction Sale Conference on April 7, 2021, 10:00 AM at the CEO Conference Room, Taclo- 19. VIOS, SGM 830 - 72,989.00 ban City, The auctioneer must submit sealed bid envelop and other requirements needed not 20. MITSUBISHI, SHN 112 - 7,200.00 later than April 12, 2021 at the City General Services Office. 21. MAN LIFT, SGW 802 (SKV-802) - 39,457.00 TOTAL P349,236.00 Thereafter, auction sale will be open on April 14, 2021, 10:00 AM at the CEO Conference Room, Tacloban City, in the presence of the auctioneers representative who chooses to -at The City Government of Tacloban thru the City Disposal Auction Sale Committee will hold a Pre-Auc- tend. Late quotation will not be accepted. tion Sale Conference on April 7, 2021, 10:00 AM at the CEO Conference Room, Tacloban City, The auctioneer must submit sealed bid envelop and other requirements needed not later than April 12, 2021 Additional legal documents from the interest bidder’s such as Business Permit/Mayor’s at the City General Services Office. Permit, are also hereby required to be submitted. Thereafter, auction sale will be open on April 14, 2021, 10:00 AM at the CEO Conference Room, Taclo- ban City, in the presence of the auctioneers representative who chooses to attend. Late quotation will not be accepted. TEN PERCENT (10%) of the BID cash bond shall be deposited upon submission of bid, the Additional legal documents from the interest bidder’s such as Business Permit/Mayor’s Permit, are same shall returned to losing bidders. also hereby required to be submitted. TEN PERCENT (10%) of the BID cash bond shall be deposited upon submission of bid, the same shall Bid documents are available at City General Services Office, for a non-refundable fee in the returned to losing bidders. amount of 1,000.00 pesos. Bid documents are available at City General Services Office, for a non-refundable fee in the amount of 1,000.00 pesos.

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Republic of the Philippines Other reliefs, just and equitable in the premises are likewise prayed ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION for. San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City Pasig City, Metro Manila, 26 March 2021.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR CONFIRMATION AND APPROVAL OF CALCULATIONS OF OVER OR UNDER RECOVERIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATIC COST ADJUSTMENTS AND DECHAVEZ LERIOS-AMBOY AND EVANGELISTA TRUE-UP MECHANISMS FOR THE LAW OFFICES PERIOD 2018 TO 2020, PURSUANT TO Counsel for the Applicant ERC RESOLUTION NO. 16, SERIES OF 2009 Samar II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SAMELCO II) AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21, Unit 2008, Tycoon Centre SERIES OF 2010, AND ERC RESOLUTION 23, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 SERIES OF 2010 Tel. No. 79101587 ERC CASE NO. ______CF E-mail: [email protected] SAMAR II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (SAMELCO II), Applicant. x ------x By:

APPLICATION

APPLICANT, SAMAR II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (SAMELCO II), through counsel, unto this Honorable Commission, most respectfully al- LORAINE B. BOBILES leges, that: Roll of Attorneys No. 73213 PTR No. 5242991, January 13, 2021, Pasig City THE APPLICANT IBP Member No. 153112, January 15, 2021, RSM Chapter MCLE Compliance No. Admitted 2019 1. SAMELCO II is a non-stock, non-profit electric cooperative, duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal office at Brgy. Arado, Paranas, Samar;

2. It holds an exclusive franchise issued by the National Electrifi- cation Commission, to operate an electric light and power distribution service in the City of Catbalogan and fifteen (15) municipalities in the province of Samar, namely: Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, San Sebastian, Hinabangan, Calbiga, Pinabacdao, Villareal, Talalora, Sta Rita, Basey, 10. Additionally, SAMELCO II is likewise submitting herewith- there Marabut, Daram, San Jose De Buan and Zumarraga. quired electronic files of the Application and supporting data and documents; LEGAL BASES FOR THE APPLICATION 11. Further, in compliance with the pre-filing requirements under the VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING 3. ERC Resolution No. 16, Series of 2009 as amended by Resolu- ERC Rules of Practice and Procedure, the cooperative is submitting the fol- tion No. 21, Series of 2010 establishes the procedure for the automatic lowing documents to form integral parts hereof, as follows: I, Joey L. Talon, of legal age, Filipino and with office address at the recovery or refund of pass through costs and the confirmation process Samar II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SAMELCO II), Brgy. Arado, Paranas, that would govern the automatic cost adjustment and true-up mechanisms approved by the Honorable Commission, with the objective of ANNEX Samar, after being sworn to according to law, depose and state that: ensuring appropriate recovery of the pass through costs in an efficient MARKINGS NATURE OF DOCUMENT manner and to put in place a fair and transparent process for the con- 1. I am the General Manager and authorized representative of the firmation of the automatic cost adjustments implemented by Distribu- Samar II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SAMELCO II) in the instant application Utilities and the true-up of other pass-through charges, involving Annex U Proof of furnishing copies of the Application to the tion, as evidenced by the Board Resolution attached hereto; Generation Rate, Transmission Rate, System Loss Rate and Lifeline Rate and series Offices of the Mayor and Sangguniang Panlungsod Recovery, as the case may be; of Catbalogan City and Offices of the Governor and 2. I have caused the preparation of the instant Application and read Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Samar the contents thereof, and I attest that the allegations therein are true 4. On the other hand, ERC Resolution 23, Series of 2010 adopts the and correct based on my personal knowledge as well as based on au- rules implementing the discounts to qualified senior citizen end-users thentic documents; and subsidy from subsidizing end-users on electricity consumption; Annex V Proof of publication of the Application in a newspaper and series of general within SAMELCO II’s franchise area or 3. I also attest that the Application is not filed to harass, cause un- 5. Foregoing resolutions further require the distribution utilities to where it principally operates file their respective consolidated applications once every three (3) years. necessary delay, or needless increase the cost of litigation;

6. Hence, the filing of the instant application, covering the period of 12. Considering foregoing, it is respectfully prayed that applicant’s 4. I attest further that the factual allegations in the Application have January 2018 to December 2020. calculations of over or under recoveries in the implementation of subject evidentiary support or, if specifically so identified, will likewise have evi- automatic cost adjustments and true-up mechanisms be confirmed and dentiary support after a reasonable opportunity for discovery; approved, and the cooperative be allowed to refund the over recoveries or OVER OR UNDER RECOVERIES OF ALLOWABLE COSTS collect the under recoveries, as the case maybe, to or from its customers. 5. I attest furthermore that SAMELCO II has not commenced or filed any claim involving the same issues herein with any other Court, Tribu- 7. Applying the formulas provided under Resolution 16, Series PRAYER nal or Quasi-Judicial Agency or, I am not aware of any such other case or of 2009 as amended by Resolution 21, Series of 2010 and Resolution claim pending before any other court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency; 23, Series of 2010, SAMELCO II made calculations of the over recover- WHEREFORE, premises considered, applicant SAMELCO II respectfully and ies charged or under- recoveries incurred as against its customers, in prays of this Honorable Commission, after due notice and hearing: the implementation of certain automatic cost adjustments and true-up 6. Should I hereinafter learn that the same or a similar action or mechanisms, covering the period January 2018 to December 2020; 1. to confirm and approve the calculations of over or under recoveries claim has been filed or is pending in the Supreme Court, the Court of in the implementation of subject automatic cost adjustments and true-up 8. The results of its calculations are presented hereunder, as follows: Appeals or any court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial agency, the cooperative mechanisms covering the period of January 2018 to December 2020 made shall report said fact within five (5) days from discovery thereof to this Recoverable Actual Revenue (Over)/Under pursuant to ERC Resolution 16, Series of 2009 as amended by Resolution Honorable Commission. Particulars 21, Series of 2010 and ERC Resolution 23, Series of 2011, and allow the Cost (PhP) (PhP) Recovery (PhP) cooperative to refund the over recoveries or collect the under recoveries, as the case maybe, to or from its customers, as follows, to wit: Generation Charge 1,157,475,679.10 1,169,855,326.14 (12,379,647.04) JOEY L. TALON Billing Affiant (Over)/Under Proposed Term of Rate per Transmission Charge 202,195,648.66 203,921,383.89 (1,725,735.23) Determinant Particular Recovery (PhP) Refund /Collect Month (MFSR 2020) Systems Loss Charge 155,614,806.54 159,651,909.32 (4,037,102.78) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me in Catbalogan City this day Lifeline Subsidy/ Generation Charge (12,379,647.04) five (5) years 119,688,697.84 (0.0207) of 26th March 2021 by the affiant who exhibited to me his Passport ID bearing No. P2139329B with validity until 09 May 2029. Discount Charge 34,707,603.32 (34,443,278.30) (264,325.02) Senior Citizen Subsidy/ Transmission Charge (1,725,735.23) five (5) years 119,688,697.84 (0.0029) Discount Charge 315,277.98 (1,505,843.61) 1,190,565.63 Systems Loss Charge (4,037,102.78) five (5) years 119,688,697.84 (0.0068) Total 1,480,263,253.00 1,497,479,497.44 (17,216,244.44) Lifeline Subsidy/

SUPPORTING DATA AND DOCUMENTS Discount Charge (264,325.02) five (5) years 119,688,697.84 (0.0004) Senior Citizen Subsidy/ 9. In support of the foregoing calculations, SAMELCO II is submitting Discount Charge 1,190,565.63 five (5) years 119,688,697.84 0.0020 the following data and documents covering the period January 2018 to December 2020, attached hereto and made integral parts hereof, as follows: Total (17,216,244.44) (0.0288)

Saturday, March 27, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 19 Samar Gov. Tan bans entry from NCR,six other provinces due to spike of COVID-19 cases from these areas TACLOBAN CITY tial travel from March 23 of movement or travel of Tan, however, said lish a joint checkpoint for hibited, the order allows - The provincial govern- up to April 4. persons coming from the that they would be al- the imposition of travel the entry of all types of ment of Samar had im- The prohibition came subject areas to any des- lowed entry provided restriction. cargoes by land, air, or posed travel restriction amid the surging of coro- tination within the prov- that they could present These checkpoints are sea and workers in the against people from the navirus disease from ince,” Tan said. necessary documents at to be established in Ba- logistics sector, such National Capital Region NCR and its neighboring The ban, howeverthe checkpoints. rangay San Joaquin and as cargo, trucking, and and its neighboring areas. exempts, health work- The governor has also Palanas Cara, in Cal- port operations shall provinces of Bulacan, “In the interest and ers, government officials directed the Samar Police bayog City, and Barangay likewise be allowed to Cavite, Laguna, and safety of the public and and government front- Provincial Office (SPPO), San Juan, Sta. Rita town. transit across the prov- Rizal. the people of the province line personnel, those the 801th Infantry Bri- Although, entry of ince. Governor Reynolds of Samar and to avoid travelling for medical or gade, and the Bureau of persons from NCR and (ROEL T. AMAZONA) Michael Tan issued Ex- any similar occurrence of humanitarian reasons, Fire Protection to estab- mentioned areas are pro- ecutive Order Number sudden and alarming in- and those considered as 16 banning residents crease of COVID-19 in- authorized persons out- SC ousted... Gamay Water District guinity. on March 5, 2008 which Incidentally, the new from these areas coming fection in the province, a side of their residences ...from Page 20 to Samar for non-essen- restriction or regulation (APOR). resulted for him to be mayor also served as a won on their reelection charged for nepotism by board of director of the DPWH-NSFDEO completed the bid. one Domingo Crebello. water utility. During the 2019 elec- The Supreme Court Gomba’s husband, rehabilitation/ improvement of tions, Capoquian ran then ruled that Capoqui- Enrique, who was then and won as mayor of this an, who already finished the mayor of the town, multi-purpose building in Brgy. fourth-class town which his nine-year in office was also dismissed from has over 23,000 population. and now serving again his post in 2016 due to Mabuhay, San Isidro N. Samar The dismissal of Capo- his fresh term, indeed allegation of nepotism quian stemmed from his violated the principle of which paved the way for appointing of his sister, nepotism as the act falls Capoquian to serve as Raquel Capoquian, as a within the prohibited mayor. (PETER D.PAREDES) board of director of the third degree of consan-

CATARMAN, The repair/improve- a contract duration of 60 Northern Samar- The ment includes the con- calendar days, started last Department of Public struction of multipur- November 3, 2020 and Works and Highways pose building 3.8x 6m, completed on January 1, Northern Samar First extension of Brgy. Hall. 021. District Engineering Of- Funded under the The repaired/im- fice has completed the GAA 2020 Local Infra- proved MPB serves as repair and improvement structure program (LIP) the office of the Brgy. works of P1.93-million of the Department, the Officials of Bgry. Mabu- Multi-purpose Building project was under con- hay, and a function hall in Brgy. Mabuhay, San tract with Andrea Con- or venue to various local Isidro Northern Samar. struction & Supply, with activities.(PR) 20 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, March 27, 2021 Accused of nepotism SC ousted Gamay town mayor; vice mayor assumes post GAMAY, Northern 30,2020 as it directed the Samar-Incumbent Vice Department of Interior Mayor Clarita Gomba and Local Government was sworn in as the new (DILG) to serve its deci- mayor of this town on sion, ousting him from Friday (March 26), re- the post he held for over placing Mayor Timoteo a decade now. Capoquian, Jr. who was The DILG served the ousted from his post by Supreme Court decision the Supreme Court. on Friday (March 26) at The new mayor took Capoquian’s office. her oath at around The dismissed mayor 11:45 am before Judge did not issued any state- Alejo Calvo, presiding ment on his ouster from judge of MCTC based office. this town. The High Court on Councilor Cyril Cos- April 10,2019 issued a tuna also took the post ruling dismissing Capo- as the town’s new vice quian as mayor of the mayor, also on Friday, town. He, however, used at 12:20 noon. the Aguinaldo doctrine Capoquian was dis- stating that dismissed missed from his post elective officials could by the Supreme Court retain their posts if they NEW GAMAY MAYOR. Town Vice Mayor Clarita Gomba was sworn into office on Friday(March 26) as the as it denied his second new mayor by Judge Alejo Calvo after the DILG served Sitwasyon Han Edukasyon motion for reconsid- see SC ousted/page 19 ... the decision of the Supreme Court ousting Mayor Timo- eration on September teo Capoquian, Jr. for nepotism.(PETER PAREDES) Ha Pandemya Gin Surat ni: Rosana E. Bollozos Teacher-III ELECTRONIC Villa Magsaysay Elementary School BINGO Babatngon II District Babatngon, Leyte Today is your lucky day!!! Try your Luck, Relax and Usa nga karikuhan naton an edukasyon Feel the Excitement of the Butang nga dire mawawara ngan makukuha ha aton Games...! Maasin City Main Office Salit sadang la nga importansiya ihatag naton Enjoy and have more fun... (053) 570-8236 Bisan ha anu pa man nga sitwasyon. BRANCHES: Opens 10:00 AM to Tacloban: 523-8383 Tikang han imo pag-abot pandemya 12 MIDNIGHT daily 325-6363 Nagupong an amon mga panhuhu-huna Palo: 832-1991 May mga pakiana kon anu ba? 2nd Level YT Bldg., Baybay: 563-9120/563-9010 Justice Romualdez St., Sogod: (053) 577-8527 Ipapadayon ba an pangiskwela Tacloban City Hilongos: (053) 567-8184 Ormoc: (053) 561-6818 Pasalamat kita han mga labaw An edukasyon nag padayon ngahaw Kay natoo kita, nga amo ine an mabanhaw Mga inop nga pagwara hine nga pandemya Nga ha aton nakisawsaw. Bisan ano nga klasi hin pag-aram An aton yana gin aatubang Mapa online, tv, blended, Modular o ano pa man Magburubig kita para han kaupayan. Kay kaurugan modular man an napili Hala! Mga estudyante upaya pagbukiki Han mga modules nga mga maestra/maestro Nagkakapulika Paghimo hini nga modules nga iyo ginpili Sadang kita magkaurusa Mga nanay, tatay, ate ngan kuya Pagtutdo han aton mga kausa. Pero kun dire na kaya Ayaw kabaraka adi mga maestro/ngan maestra Pwede ka pumakiana,

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