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VOL. XXXI I NO. 087 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN Now on its 76th anniversary Leyte Landings

celebROEL T. AMAZONA will go virtual TACLOBAN CITY-All is now set for today’s 76th Leyte Gulf Landings anniversary. But unlike in previous Leyte Governor Leopol- anniversaries, this year’s do Dominico Petilla, who commemorative event will spearhead the historic will not only be low-key occasion, will deliver his but will go virtual amid speech at the MacArthur the coronavirus disease Landing Memorial Nation- (COVID-19) pandemic. al Park in Barangay Canda- The annual event is split hug, Palo town, where the into two parts, the ‘live’ program is being held. event for the flag raising The virtual commemo- and wreath laying ceremo- rative program will follow nies while the commem- the usual sequence of the orative program will be a yearly event that starts with virtual event. the invocation, then wel- The decision to make come remarks of the Palo 76th LEYTE GULF LANDINGS. Unlike in previous commemorative programs, this year’s the celebration largely in a Mayor Frances Ann Petilla. Leyte Gulf Landings anniversary will largely go on virtual due to the pandemic caused virtual setup is due to the This will be followed by by coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This means, there would be no crowd during today’s restrictions imposed un- the tribute to the veterans anniversary program. Photo shows Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla (center) der the quarantine due to and lighting of the peace COVID-19 pandemic like leading the Signal Day program in Tolosa on Sunday (Oct.18). The governor was joined mass gathering. see Leyte /page 7 ... by Tolosa Mayor Maria Ofelia Alcantara and Major Jamel Batara, executive officer of the 93rd IB. (PIA) Leyte students have to walk for hours just to catch mobile signal TACLOBAN CITY – As have to wait until midnight blended method of learning to receive a signal. is now being implemented This is why at least twice in the country in the after- a week, students would math of the coronavirus hike up to the village of La- disease (COVID-19) pan- nawan which is about three demic, students either will to four kilometers away if take the modular method they need some clarifica- or online class. tion on their lessons. But while modular learning has been adopted see Leyte /page 11 ... among schools in the re- gion, students have still to go online in some instances. In Barangay Mahagnao, about 20 kilometers away Students from Barangay Ma- from the town proper of hagnao, Burauen in Leyte Burauen, Leyte, second- have to walk for hours just to ary students need to walk get mobile signal during this for about 30 minutes to its time of blended learning set- up. (ROEL T. AMAZONA) Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez exhorted the young people to be ‘strong and nearby village of Lanawan, motivated’ as they face the challenges that come to their way. The city mayor made which is part of MacArthur Although there is a spot this remark during an e-forum attended by 450 young people organized by Plan Phil- town, just to have mobile ippines International in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment in the village which could phone signal when they and the Public Employment Service Office of the Tacloban city government, among catch a signal, but this only others. The said event was held last Oct.14. need to ask some clarifica- work to old model of mo- (TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE) tions from their teacher. bile phones and students 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, October 20, 2020 76th Leyte Gulf Landings anniversary Leyte fulfills vow to remember the heroism of all who fought for the Motherland TACLOBAN CITY- monies which will be done Amid the threat of at the MacArthur Landing COVID-19 pandemic, the Memorial National Park at province of Leyte will com- Palo, Leyte, other parts of memorate the 76th Leyte the program will be done Gulf Landing Anniversary virtually. in fulfilment of the vow These include the invo- to remember the heroism cation to be led by Msgr. of all who fought for the Ramon Aguilos, Chaplain Motherland. of the Holy Spirit Chaplain- His Excellency Ro- cy; the Welcome Remarks drigo Roa Duterte, Pres- by Palo Mayor Frances Ann ident of the Republic of B. Petilla; the Tribute to the the Philippines, is expect- Veterans and Lighting of LAKAS-CMD BEEFS UP MUSCLE --- House Majority Leader and Lakas-CMD party president Rep. ed to virtually deliver a the Peace Torch by Veteran Commemorative Message, Marcial Y. Posion, World Martin Romualdez (4th left) administered the oath taking of new Lakas-CMD member 1st District Quezon Leyte Governor Leopoldo War II Veteran, Former City Rep. Anthony “Onyx” Crisologo (center) at the Majority office in the House of Representatives,wit- Dominico L. Petilla dis- Vice President of the Bu- nessing the ceremony are from right Member Rep. Manuel Dalipe, VP for Muslim Affairs Rep. Yasser closed. rauen Post; and Joel Joseph Alonto Balindong, Deputy Secretary Genera Rep. Wilter “Sharky”Palma,Executive Vice-President Rep. Governor Petilla Cabides, Regional President Juan Miguel “Mkey”Arroyo,Lakas-CMD Allies Rep. Mike Defensor, Secretary General Prospero Pichay said that aside from the and VFP SDAI Region VIII Jr., Vice Chairman Rep. Fredenil Castro and Member Rep. Xavier Jesus Romualdo.As Part of the ad- Flag-raising ceremony and Chapter, with the special ministration’s coalito party, Romualdez reiterated Lakas-CMD’s commitment to support the passage of the Wreath-laying cere- see 76th Leyte /page 8 ... President Rodrigo Duterte’s legislative agenda.photo by Ver Noveno Eastern Samar gov’t hires Leyte municipal hall under lockdown; mayor, vice mayor under isolation Leyte town councilor 1,300 licensed teachers among region's latest to tutor students TACLOBAN CITY- At done signed an agreement ed by the Department of to get COVID-19 infection least 1,300 licensed teach- with both the city and pro- Education (DepEd) in the TACLOBAN CITY- positive of COVID-19. offices, and those assigned ers but remain without vincial schools divisions. region. Cases of coronavirus dis- Batan, a former provin- in street cleaning garbage works in Eastern Samar Based on the agreement Ramir Uytico, DepEd re- ease (COVID-19) in East- cial board member, nar- collection. province were hired by entered into between the gional director, said that in ern Visayas continues to rated that he could have All the employee’s near- the provincial government provincial government and the entire the region, it is only increase with among latest acquired the virus when he est contacts at the munic- as tutors of students who the two schools divisions, Eastern Samar which was individuals to acquire the attended a party in Alan- ipal hall were directed to are studying their lessons the three-month stint of the able to hire massive teach- infection involves a mu- galang town, also in Leyte, undergo swabbing and all through modular system teacher-facilitators will earn er-facilitators as support to nicipal councilor in Leyte wherein one of those who now placed in isolation. of learning. them teaching experience the local education sector. province. attended was said to be pos- Ysidoro himself also These licensed teachers, credits which is needed in The province has 4,956 In his Facebook ac- itive of COVID-19. announced that he is now to be called as teacher-fa- their application for regular teachers assigned in public count, Councilor Rowil He and his family are in isolation as he was also cilitators, will be assigned teaching employment. schools and current enroll- Batan of Leyte-Leyte town, now in isolation, Batan among the close contacts. in the barangays who will This effort of the provin- ment of 108,697 students. (JOEY A. GABIETA) admitted that he was tested said. He also said that his broth- also help in the distribu- cial government was laud- Still in Leyte-Leyte, er, Vice Mayor Armando tion of the modules to the Mayor Arnold James Ysidoro and members of students. Drug suspect killed in Leyte buy-bust Ysidoro, announced that the town council are also The provincial gov- since Oct.17, the municipal in isolation. ernment, under Gov. Ben TACLOBAN CITY-A tim as Lisbon “Vhonz” Ni- but was pronounced dead on hall was placed under lock- As this developed, Evardone, will be paying 30-year old alleged drug vera, a resident of Jaro town. arrival by the attending physi- down after one of its em- Mayor Ysidoro issued an them at P300 per day and personality was killed A poseur -buyer with cian, police said in the report. ployees was tested positive. appeal to his people for they will do their duties during a shootout with the help of the confidential The inventory of the re- He, however, said that understating and for them three times a week. police officers who were informant managed to buy covered items was also wit- operations of some offices to strictly follow all the Their work will cov- conducting a buy-bust op- one piece of heat-sealed nessed by a barangay official of the municipal govern- health protocols to ensure er for only three months eration in Jaro, Leyte last plastic sachet containing and a media representative, ment would continue like that COVID-19 would not starting this October. October 15. suspected shabu from Ni- police added. its health and disaster risk further spread in the town. (RONALD O. REYES) For this purpose, Evar- Police identified the vic- vera worth P35,000 using reduction and management The town has about 38 buy-bust money during the confirmed COVID-19 cas- We accept: operation around 11:45 am Leyte Samar es. Publication for Thursday at Barangay-3, Meantime, the regional Poblacion, of the said town. DailyDaily ExpressExpress office of the Department of National Newspaper However, the suspect Health announced that the Malaya Business Insight by sensed the approaching po- is in need of region’s total COVID-19 lice officers and immediate- cases is now at 5,817 with People’s Independent Media ly fired his gun towards the Writers, Correspondents, 26 new cases recorded last Contact: operatives, prompting the Sunday. latter to return fire and seri- Account Executives The new cases were ALMA M. GRAFIL ously wounded the suspect. from Leyte with 24 and Leyte Samar Daily Express Nivera was immediately Please email resume to: [email protected]. two each from the provinc- Tel. (053) 321-4833 - GLOBE (053) 888-0037 - PLDT brought to Jaro Rural Health or call 053-321-4833/ 09177710320 es of Samar and Northern Unit for medical treatment look for Aileen M. Grafil Samar. (JOEY A. GABIETA) Cell No. 09171242427

www.leytesamardailynews.com e-mail: [email protected] facebook.com/leytesamar.dailynews twitter.com/lsdenews Tuesday, October 20, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 3 Its office in Catarman was earlier shut down Now on its 12th year PSA office in Maasin placed under lockdown after some of its field personnel Oktubafest goes online were tested positive of COVID-19 TACLOBAN CITY – field personnel with close The provincial offices of contacts to the confirmed amid COVID-19 pandemic the Philippine Statistics COVID-19 positive cases TACLOBAN CITY Authority (PSA) in Maasin are now on home quaran- - Despite of the pandem- City, Southern Leyte and tine while waiting for their ic on coronavirus disease Catarman, Northern Samar swab results. (COVID-19), the annual were shut down after some She added that disin- Oktubafest will continue but their personnel were tested fection has already been in a different platform. positive of the coronavirus conducted at the said of- This was disclosed by disease (COVID-19). fice, including all service Philippine Coconut Author- This was confirmed by vehicles. ity Regional Manager Joel PSA Regional Director Wil- The PSA-8 has already Pilapil. ma Perante who said that coordinated with proper Unlike in previous years where events are held in big the office will be in a lock- health authorities for con- venues, this year’s Oktubaf- down ‘until further notice.’ tact tracing, Perante added. est will go online as restric- The said office, partic- Perante said that her tions imposed by the gov- ularly the provincial cen- office would like to assure ernment to avoid COVID-19 sus processing center, was the public that these hired transmissions. closed since October 6, she field personnel contracted The event, now on its added. the virus after the conduct 12th year and an initiative Earlier, PSA’s office in of the 2020 CPH enumer- of the An Waray party-list, The annual Oktubafest, initiated by the An Waray party-list which aim to pro- Catarman was also placed ation and precautionary started last Oct. 16 with the mote ‘tuba’, will be held online in deference to the health protocols being im- under lockdown from Oct. measures have been im- awarding on the last day of this month. posed during this time of pandemic cause by COVID-19. 14 to 16 after some of its plemented to prevent virus “This aims to help those (ROEL T. AMAZONA) employees were identified transmission. who are in the coconut in- to be close contacts of con- “They are now in quar- dustry and its stakeholder bon, Tanauan, Tolosa, and will win a trophy. mum of three minutes, and firmed COVID-19 patients. antine facilities for proper by providing them venue to Tunga in Leyte province and Another event is the “Tub- must be sent at oktubafest- Perante explained that treatment,” she said. interact through a contest, the cities of Ormoc and Ta- alentado,” an online talent [email protected] with fol- the closure was in view of (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) and by showcasing of tal- cloban. contest that should follow this lowing information name, the reported confirmed The towns of Anahawan, year’s theme, “Tuba sa pana- sex, age, contact number, and ents,” Pilapil said, citing the COVID-19 positive cases Limasawa, and Hinundayan hon ng Pandemya/Tuba in the address. reason why the event pushed among hired 2020 Census through despite of the pan- in Southern Leyte, Basey and time of Pandemic.” Deadline of submitting of Population and Housing demic. Calbiga in Samar, Cabuc- The online talent competi- the entry is on October 23. Included in the online gayan and Caibiran in Biliran, tion may be participated by a Winners of the Tubalenta- (CPH) field personnel. event is the search for the and Can-avid and Sulat in solo or group act from any age do will receive P6,000 for the The PSA director said best tasting tuba. A total of Eastern Samar, and Laoang in and gender through a Tiktok champion, and P4,000 for 1st that risk reduction mea- 34 tuba products from mu- Northern Samar. or video format. runner-up, and P2,000 for the sures have been implement- nicipalities and cities from Those who will vote for The entry must be an orig- 2nd runner-up. ed and all PSA – Southern six provinces in the region the best tasting tuba will have inal concept, and must not Oktubafest is the local ver- Leyte employees and hired are competing in the con- to visit the official page of An include nudity or other sex- sion of German beer known test which will be chosen Waray, and have to like, heart ually suggestive content, hate festival Oktoberfest which the through an online voting. or wow, the town or city that speech, threats or direct attack An Waray initiated in 2008. Teacher hangs self after 2 Contenders for best they think have the best coco- on an individuals or group, The festival had been an tasting tuba are the towns nut wine. The voter must also self-harm or violence, use of annual event since then where of her children tested positive of Alangalang, Babatngon, leave a comment on the cho- explosives, and consumption one of the most anticipated for COVID-19 Barugo, Burauen, Calubian, sen entry. of alcohol beverages for mi- competition is the cooking Carigara, Dagami, Dulag, The vote has also chance nors and pregnant women. contest for tuba-infused dish TACLOBAN CITY- A COVID-19 conducted to Jaro, La Paz, Leyte, Mahap- to win a prize which includes The video entry must have and ‘kutil’ or wine mixture 47-year old elementary them by the Dulag Rescue lag, Merida, Palo, Palompon, load or a brand new mobile a minimum of one minute contest. teacher committed suicide Team. San Miguel, Sta. Fe, Tabonta- phone while the winning tuba and 30 seconds and a maxi- (ROEL T. AMAZONA) after reportedly her two The husband said that children were tested pos- while his wife became de- itive of coronavirus dis- pressed after they learned 26 LGUs avails funding of their ease (COVID-19) in Dulag the COVID-19 test to town, Leyte province on their two children, he Friday (Oct.16). could not believe that she anti-COVID-19 response from DSWD Based on the reports could commit suicide. TACLOBAN CITY- Mapanas and Rosario in have identified like a quar- These quarantine fa- reaching the regional The regional office of The Department of Social Northern Samar province; antine facility. cilities are projects of the headquarters of the Philip- the Department of Health Welfare and Development Biliran town, and Kawayan She added that the com- communities under the pine National Police (PNP) (DOH-8) has on several (DSWD) through its Ka- in Biliran province; Gipor- munities also implement a Disaster Response Oper- based in Palo, Leyte, the occasions, acknowledged pit-Bisig Laban sa Kahira- los, Lawaan, Maydolong, cash-for-work scheme under ation Procedure (DROP) suicide incident happened that the pandemic caused pan-Comprehensive(KA- Oras, San Julian, and Mer- the Kalahi-CIDSS program. which is a temporary pro- at around 6:30 am inside by COVID-19 does not LAHI-CIDSS) is assisting cedes, all in Eastern Samar; Of the 26 recipi- cedure aims to provide as- the house of the victim. only result to ‘physical 26 local government units Hinundayan, Macrohon, ent-LGUs, 15 had already sistance to LGUs through The police requested ailment’ but even mental (LGU) on their coronavi- Libagon, Padre Burgos, completed the projects, funding community-iden- that the name of the victim ailment and anxiety. rus disease (COVID-19) Pintuyan, Saint Bernard, namely, Kawayan Gipor- tified projects. not to be disclosed out of re- Dr. Minerva Molon, pandemic response by us- San Francisco, San Ricar- los, Lawaan, Maydolong, The rural health work- spect to her grieving family. DOH regional director, Mercedes, Oras, Inopacan, ers with the help of the ba- ing the Community Driv- do, Silago, and San Juan in The lifeless body of the then urged the family Southern Leyte; Inopacan, Merida, Rosario, Pagsang- rangay health emergency en Development (CDD) victim was discovered by members of those suffer- and Merida in Leyte prov- han, Macrohon, Pintuyan, response team (BHERT), technology. her husband, who also a ing from anxiety or de- This COVID-19 re- ince, and the town of Pag- San Juan, San Ricardo, and manages the facilities. high school teacher, below pression due COVID-19 sponse includes the con- sanghan in Samar province. Silago. As of to date, 17 re- the stairs of their house’ pandemic should provide struction of quarantine/ A total of 244 sub-proj- In the municipality of turning residents of the isolation facilities as iden- ects amounting to P174.79 Lawaan, Kalahi-CIDSS said municipality are be- second floor by hanging them strong support. tified by the communities, million are being imple- had funded five commu- ing monitored and two of herself using a nylon. She also said that their according to Jonna Mar- mented in these munici- nity quarantine facilities whom were already rein- Based on the account office has a ‘helpline’ quez Ranes, social mar- palities, targeting 36, 250 which will be used by lo- tegrated to their villages of the husband to the Du- where these people suf- keting officer of KALA- households. cally stranded individuals after completing the quar- lag police investigators, fering from depression HI-CIDSS. The recipient commu- or LSIs and returning resi- antine period and showing his wife became depressed could call them for advice The 26 LGUs includes nities are implementing the dents upon their return for no symptoms for the virus. after their two children or learn proper treatment. Allen, Gamay, Victoria, projects they themselves isolation. (ROEL T. AMAZONA) were tested positive of (RONALD O. REYES) 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Tuesday, October 20, 2020

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OPINION The speaker of the gold- attitude towards others, whether true or not, and en cauldron fame was un- consider that any person willing to lift his ass from What’s New beside you can infect you the seat which he enjoyed with coronavirus. sitting on for months al- COMMANDMENT # ready. The seat must have 9 - Thou shalt always at been one of great fortune, Mr. Q? home; and not leave your Foulshot a magical source of huge funds, most from the lard house, when you have TENTE U. QUINTERO which enormous lard nothing important to do AL ELLEMA contained in barrels of outside your home or else- fattened swine. The forth- where. coming year is a crucial COMMANDMENT # The TEN Commandments one in preparation for the 10 - Thou shalt obey med- Stereo 2022 political derby. Get- versus coronavirus ical experts who declared ting so much from the na- that germs, microbes, virus- Threatened by the grim next year. It cropped up tional budget is a lure that COMMANDMENT # 5 - Thou shalt wash thy es, especially coronavirus prospect of operating gov- in response to the blatant keeps every representative 1 - Thou shalt always war hands with soap several can stick to money bills & ernment in the ensuing machination orchestrated salivating. a wear mask a mask when- times daily; & always avoid coins for as long as 28 days. ever you leave your house. touching any part of your year on a reenacted bud- by the cohorts of the sitting That prospect of not be- So thou shalt spray ing in the circle of power COMMANDMENT # face with your hands. get, the president issued a speaker who enjoys the seat with alcohol, both sides when the pie is sliced is too 2 -. Thou shalt also wear COMMANDMENT # stern warning to his pro- and is wanting to prolong of whatever money bills & strong for the sitting speak- a face shield whenever you 6 - Thou shalt remove your tegees running the lower his enjoyment in such sit- coins you have, in order to er to do acrobatic moves leave your home; take a street clothes upon arriving house. He ordered them to ting position. avoid infection. behave and settle the differ- In a desperate move to and design machinations public transportation, and home, put them in the laun- Thou shalt note that ences that he settled over a glue himself to the seat of that will keep him seated enter a house or building. dry box/basket outside your aside from hospital refuse year ago between ambitious the speaker and maintain a until he wants to. As house COMMANDMENT # house for eventual washing. or garbage, money bills & representatives who both physical distance from his members recalled the 3 - Thou shalt observe COMMANDMENT coins are considered the wanted to be speaker. The wife who too is sitting in the agreement for him to share preventing or social dis- # 7 - Thou shalt spray dirtiest objects on earth, be- ultimatum of that warning same lower house. The cou- the term with the other tancing in any crowd or with alcohol the things cause from the bank, where was issued to the disputing ple who by law must dwell ambitious representative gathering -- at least one you often hold or handle, they usually pass through speakers, the one sitting in one home as husband who is similarly wanting meter from the next per- like door knobs, window their ultra-violet disinfector and the other standing and and wife were oddly com- to sit on the speaker’s seat, son nearest you. locks, switches, faucets, system, the money bills & waiting to sit. ing from two separate and the sitting speaker acted to COMMANDMENT # ball pens, electric fans, TV, coins pass through so many The president ordered distinct legislative districts. preserve himself more that 4 - Thou shalt always step table, chairs & others. hands and brought to so his allies in the lower how They succeeded in getting the lower house as an insti- on the footbath whenever COMMANDMENT # many unhealthy places, so to speakers’ rift over that elected as representatives of tution. you enter a building or an- 8 - Thou shalt discreetly it’s natural for these money hot seat where the speaker different legislative districts The squabble turned other house. develop, as a precautionary bills & coins to have germs, sits, to ensure the passage presumptively living under ugly when the sitting COMMANDMENT # measure. a sort-of paranoid microbes and viruses.... of the national budget for one conjugal home. speaker and his cohorts rammed the budget and af- New... sleep extends to noon- I remember that time ter its second reading, de- ...from Page 4 time. Time for lunch, but when the Civil Service clared the lower house in many of them are still Commission (CSC) had recess until the day of his consumable data, which sleepy; they just sleep on, High-Powered that laudable program liking. The move was called they pay for. Unfortu- without eating their lunch; called STREAM or Super- out for being out of desper- nately, internet signals sleeping is still better than visory Training for Exec- ation to cling to power at are too slow during day- eating. Then, after com- Objective utives and Administrators the expense of the national time, due perhaps to the pleting eight or nine hours Middle Level Managers. budget that still has to be many people using them of sleep, they wake up and DR. PACIENTE CORDERO, JR. It was a 6-months live-in passed to the upper house. at work, in offices, etc., so decide to take their late training wherein resource The speaker sounding in these youngsters impris- lunch. This is at 3 or 4 pm persons were invited to talk the lower house reported- oned at home cannot en- already. Next to this they on specialized topics on su- ly bowed to an agreement joy the gadget games that might do chores like take Middle Managers need pervision, management and of sharing the term with much. It is at nights that a bath, brush their teeth, administration. The pur- the other ambitious rep- signals become better off, etc. But soon, they will be specialized training pose was solely to strength- resentative. He disregard- so they opted to spend back at play as the inter- en the middle level in the ed that agreement for his this addiction in the dead net speed is getting better. before posting office hierarchical organi- own personal interest and of the night. Come dinner time, they zation. Not only because I the house with two speak- ers emitted a noisy stereo Totally addicted as are still full and may opt Per collective observa- is made as the primary ba- was president of STREAM sound. some of them are, they not to eat. tions, in both private and sis for posting an individ- Batch 9, represented by at comments to alellema@ cannot anymore part That would be another public offices, there exist a ual as a campus director/ least 50 Division Chiefs yahoo.com from their gadgets. They all-night playing of gad- glaring mismatch between dean, instead of his/her ex- cum middle managers all may do so for a while, af- get games—up to mid- the warm-bodies posted pertise to fit in the agency over the country, but did ter the parents have lost night, till daybreak. This in middle level agencies per its specialized area that see Middle /page 8 ... their temper, but soon has become their routine against the agency’s Mis- needs to be developed and/ Prayer for the Nation and they will be back at play. throughout this pandem- sion. The so-called middle or strengthened. If such These addicts cannot see ic season, which has pro- managers in the business mismatch happens, there for Those who Serve in time anymore—12 mid- duced a new generation and/or non-academic agen- is created a lull – character- Public Office night, 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 of addicts who could not cies have their equivalent ized with unproductiveness God, our Father, you guide a.m., 4 a.m. 5 a.m., they everything in wisdom and love. Accept attend to themselves any- to the campus directors/ on the part of the agency. the prayers we offer for our nation, by the are still playing. Then, more, to their duties at deans in the academic set- This is caused by the posted wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our at daybreak when many home, to other responsi- ting. Some of the common warm-body trying to learn citizens, may harmony and justice be se- people are already us- cured and may there be lasting prosperity bilities. Many of them had observations are in the form the ropes of the agency, and and peace. ing internet signals that become malnourished for of mismatches between the the built-in staff or workers Almighty and eternal God, You know makes the latter go slow- eating just once-a-day, for warm-bodies posted in an trying to adjust to the style the longings of our hearts and You pro- er, they stop and go to tect our rights in your goodness, watch having no exercise, for be- office as against its mandate of the new ‘Boss’ manage- over those in authority, so that people sleep, finally. ing glued to the gadgets or objectives it was estab- ment! The period of adjust- everywhere may enjoy freedom, security No breakfast; they lished. ment or I call as LULL may and peace. that had turned their eyes We ask this through our Lord Jesus just want to lie down and sunken, surrounded with In the academic setting, ran to months before the Pray the Holy Rosary daily Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns sleep; they are not in the black or grayish color. the mismatch happens agency gains the work mo- for world peace and conversion of sinners with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, mood to eat. The sound (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. (Courtesy of when an academic degree mentum/productive level. Daughters of St. Paul) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Republic of the Philippines NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that this CARPER LAD Form N0. 51 Department of Transportation and Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of application will be heard by this Board on (Revised Carp-LAD Form N0. 51) Communication NINETEEN (19) Certificate of Public - Con NOVEMBER 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its Republic of the Philippines LAND TRANSPORTATION venience namely: Case Nos. VIII-2015-0064, office of the above address. DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY 2014-2983, 2015-0723, 2014-0361, 2014-2258, At least TEN (10) days prior to the BOARD 2014-1124, 2014-0651, 2014-3688, 2016-0657, above date, applicant/s shall cause the Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Regional Office No. VIII 2014-4653, 2014-2828, 2014-2821, 2014-3980, publication of this Notice of Hearing once in Liceo del Verbo Divino, Former Law Building Palo, Leyte 2014-4376, 2014-0243, 2015-0078, 2015-0219, a newspaper of local circulation. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City 2016-0660 and 2014-2769 to operate a PUJ This application will be acted upon R8-CC/EV-PA-2020-10-0276 service for the transportation of passengers and by this Board on the basis of its records and NOTICE OF LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITION Case No. VIII-2020-0276 freights along the line: CATARMAN-ALLEN documentary evidence submitted by the & VICE VERSA with the use of NINETEEN parties, unless the Board deems it necessary August 3, 2020 Application for Consolidation with (19) unit/s for each Certificate which Certificates to receive additional documentary and/or oral Extension of Validity of Cases are valid and subsisting until April 23, 2020, re- evidence. of a Certificate of Public Convenience spectively. WITNESS the Honorable SPOUSES NADRES C. YU AND ANA C. YU to operate a PUJ service In the present application, applicant- GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Poblacion, Alangalang, Leyte Cooperative request authority for Consolidation Director, this 15th day of OCTOBER 2020. MOUSE 1 TRANSPORT CO. INC., of Cases with Extension of Validity for the said Sir/Madam Applicant/s certificates using the same number of unit/s. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO x------x Regional Director This refers to your agricultural land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6657, as amended by R.A. No. 9700, particularly described as follows: EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF REYNATO S. AGUSTO OCT/TCT No. : TCT-T-5895 WITH PARTITION AGREEMENT TD No. : 08-02-036-00132 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late REYNATO S. AGUSTO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel Lot No. : 4344-A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, F & G of land designated as Lot 5 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-000630-D being a portion of Lots 2283-B and C (LRC) Pad-181313 situated at Approved Survey No. : Psd-08-041704 (AR)/Psd-08-025654 (OLT) Brgy. Diit, Tacloban City covered by TCT No. T-56067 containing an area of 699 square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 479, Page No. Area per OCT/TCT/TD No. (has) : 6.9230 Has. 97, Book No. I, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Juan Manuel B. Cadano. LSDE: October 20, 27 & November 3, 2020 Area acquired per ASP : 5.2756 Has. Location : Brgy. Lukay, Alang-alang, Leyte EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late REYNATO S. AGUSTO married to LAURA S. AGUSTO extrajudicially settled, Please be informed that out of the total area indicated in the aforesaid title of Tax Declaration an area of 5.2756 partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 1-B-9 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-019470-D situated at Brgy. Diit, hectares is subject to immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under Tacloban City covered by TCT No. T-64643 containing an area of 2,183 square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 134, Page No. 28, Book ( )Voluntary Offer to Sell ( x )Compulsory Acquisition. No. III, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Leo S. Giron. LSDE: October 20, 27 & November 3, 2020 On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF REAL PROPERTY Valuation (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to NINE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JOAQUIN CONDRADA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a HUNDRED FORTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN PESOS AND 80/100 (Php 942,111.80) covering 5.2756 parcel of agricultural/residential land located at Parik, Brgy. 01, Pob., Llorente, Eastern Samar covered by ARP No. 11-13001-00490/ hectares, including improvements thereon, if any. PIN:037-13-001-06-026 designated as Lot No. 1352 containing an area of 7,197.00 square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 322, Page No. 66, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Charles B. Culo, CPA. LSDE: October 13, 20 & 27, 2020 We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the said amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submis- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE sion of all documents required by LBP on the release of claims. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late CRESCENCIA O. GADIN extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 bank deposits particularly described as; 1) Savings Dollar account under Account Number 313 261 204 336 with the ending balance $2,067.93 ; 2) Time Deposit in Dollar in the amount of P5,000.00. Per Doc No. 12444, Page No. 68, Book No. XXIV, Series of 2020. Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon Notary Public Atty. Pedro M. Labid. LSDE: October 13, 20 & 27, 2020 receipt of this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE AND DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALBERTO B. PASAGUI extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a from receipt thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address parcel of land situated at San Jose Street, Brgy. Lusad, Dagami, Leyte designated as Lot 439, Case-1, Cad 503-D with an area of 419 square at DAR Regional Office Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceed- meters covered by TCT No. 115-P-100296. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of REV. FR. ANRECO ESTRELLA as vendee ings on the matter. In the event that you subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 342, Page No. 70, Book No. VIII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Marierose P. Alvero. valuation guidelines, you should manifest in writing with respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly LSDE: October 6, 13 & 20, 2020 with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE OF THE DECEASED PERSON, The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP PARTITION WITH WAIVER OF SHARES and the concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late CANDIDA IRINCO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over an agri- cultural land known as Lot No. 544, Pls. 481 D situated at Brgy. Cangcahipos, Laoang, Northern Samar under OCT No. 8655 under TD Very truly yours, No. 12-09-0025-00051 and heirs hereby WAIVED and RENOUNCED all rights, privileges and interest of the above-described property unto ISIDRO DANDO ESPINA. Per Doc No. 420, Page No. 51, Book No. XVIII, Series of 2017. LSDE: October 13, 20 & 27, 2020 (Sgd.) RENATO G. BADILLA, MPMRD EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer II NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late HONORIO G. DALUCAPAS extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 5 parcels of land particularly described as; 1)A parcel of land denominated as Lot No. 1383, Pls-1056-D situated at Brgy. Linongsoran, ATTACHMENTS: Sawang, Capul, Northern Samar containing an area of 2,128sq.m., covered by OCT No. P-21013; 2) A parcel of land denominated as Lot CARPER LAD Form No. 50 (Memorandum of Valuation) with Land Valuation Worksheet No. 1450, Pls-1056-D situated at Brgy.Salucaan, Sawang, Capul, Northern Samar containing an area of 7,865sq.m., covered by OCT No. CARPER LAD Form No. 53 (LO’s Reply to NLVA) P-21014; 3) A parcel of land denominated as Lot No. 1392, Pls-1056-D situated at Brgy. Linongsoran, Sawang, Capul, Northern Samar Copy Distribution: containing an area of 2,259sq.m., covered by OCT No. P-21015; 4) A parcel of land denominated as Lot No. 1452, Pls-1056-D situated at Original - LO Brgy. Sawang, Capul, Northern Samar containing an area of 9,944sq.m., covered by OCT No. P-21016; 5) A parcel of land denominated as Duplicate - LBP Lot No. 1247, Pls-1056-D situated at Brgy. Payapay, Sawang, Capul, Northern Samar containing an area of 9,687sq.m., covered by OCT Triplicate - DARPO No. P-21017 and heirs hereby acknowledged the kindness and generosity of our niece hereby agreed, as an act of gratitude and liberty that Quadruplicate - DARMO 2 parcels of land mentioned in Parcel 2 and 4 be waived and adjudicated unto JENNIFER D. CAJANDAB. Per Doc No. 198, Page No. 4, Book No. 27, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Fernando M. Abella, CPA. LSDE: October 13, 20 & 27, 2020 CARPER LAD Form N0. 51 (Revised Carp-LAD Form N0. 51) Republic of the Philippines of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Provincial Agrarian Reform Office BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES Liceo del Verbo Divino, Former Law Building Regional Fisheries Office No. 8 Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City CRM Center, Brgy. Diit, tacloban City 3rd Floor, MRGP Commercial Bldg., Marasbaras, Tacloban City NOTICE OF LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITION Tel. Nos. 832-4655 /888-1871 Fax #: 053-888-1871 July 21, 2020 Email: [email protected]

S & R LARRAZABAL CORPORATION INVITATION TO BID FOR THE SALE OF UNSERVICEABLE PROPERTIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ON “AS-IS-WHERE-IS” BASIS Bonifacio St., Ormoc City The BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES VIII, Tacloban City wishes to announce to all Junk Shop Owners/Operators and In- terested bidders that it will be accepting sealed offers for the SALE THROUGH PUBLIC BIDDING OF UNSERVICEABLE PROPERTIES, PLANT AND Sir/Madam EQUIPMENT located at BFAR Regional Office 8, CRMC, Brgy. Diit, Tacloban City, RFTC and Pier 2, Catbalogan City (LOT 1); GMFDC, Guiuan, E. Samar (LOT 2) and BFAR-PFOs and Stations at the Province of Northern, Samar (LOT 3) with details as follows: This refers to your agricultural land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6657, as amended by R.A. No. 9700, particularly described as follows: OCT/TCT No. : TCT-TP-368 TD No. : 00053-00168 Lot No. : 4481 Approved Survey No. : CAD-256 Area per OCT/TCT/TD No. (has) : 0.4479 Ha. Area acquired per ASP : 0.4479 Ha. Location : Brgy. Magaswe, Ormoc City, Leyte Please be informed that out of the total area indicated in the aforesaid title of Tax Declaration an area of 0.4479 hectares is subject to immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under ( )Voluntary Offer to Sell ( x )Compulsory Acquisition.

On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Valuation (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to NINE- TY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-NINE PESOS AND 16/100 (Php 93,649.16) covering 0.4479 hectares, including improvements thereon, if any. All interested Bidders are required to submit two (2) photocopies of the following documents or eligibility requirement, authenticated We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the and put in a SEALED ENVELOPE: said amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submis- 1. 2020 Mayor’s/Business permit and Community Tax Certificate sion of all documents required by LBP on the release of claims. 2. Latest Income Tax Return, stamped “received by BIR or its duly accredited and authorized Institutions. 3. Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for sole proprietorship/partnership or Board Resolutions of Secretary’s Certificate for Corporation, in case of authorized representatives. Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon Note : Original copy of the above documents must be presented to the secretariat for authentication within three (3) working days from receipt of this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office. being declared as the WINNING BIDDER and prior to issuance of the written NOTICE OF AWARD. Issuance of BID FORM can be secured from the Disposal Committee Secretariat @ BFAR Regional Office 8, 3rd Floor MRGP Commercial In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days Bldg., Marasabaras, Tacloban City and can also be inquired of at Telephone # 832-4655 from October 15 to October 23, 2020 from 9:00 AM from receipt thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address to 4:00 PM (working days only). Bid Form Fee is Five Hundred Pesos (Php 500.00), payable at BFAR 8 Cashier and can also be deposited thru Palawan and Cebuana Lhullier for bidder coming from the province. at DAR Regional Office Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceed- All sealed bids shall be submitted in two copies to the Disposal Committee not later than10:00 AM on October 26, 2020 @ BFAR Regional ings on the matter. In the event that you subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing Office 8, 3rd Floor MRGP Commercial Bldg., Marasbaras, Tacloban City. Late Bids shall not be accepted. valuation guidelines, you should manifest in writing with respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly At the date of the submission of bids, all bidders shall register their names and address at with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court. the logbook and drop the sealed envelope containing the bid at the designated box. For bidders from the provinces, the sealed envelope shall be mailed via registered mail or courier to BFAR 8, Regional Office. 8 All sealed bids shall be opened in the presence of attending bidders and or representative and the Disposal Committee. The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP Sale and withdrawal shall be on “as-is-where-is” and “no selection” basis. It is understood that the ITEMS were already seen and inspected and the concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines. by bidders prior to the submission of their respective bids. The sealed offer submitted by a prospective bidder should be accompanied by aBid Bond equivalent to at least 10% of the value of the Very truly yours, offer in the form of Cash, Cashier’s Check or Manager’s Check payable to BFAR 8 issued by a reputable commercial/universal bank, otherwise the bid shall automatically be rejected. Note : Bidder shall submit TWO SEALED envelope: (Sgd.) RENATO G. BADILLA, MPMRD 1. First Envelope – Eligibility Requirements Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer II 2. Second Envelope – Bid Form together with the Bid Bond (Second Envelope will not be opened if the Bidder fails to submit the required/eligibility documents on the First Envelope) ATTACHMENTS: The bidder with the highest bid will be declared the winner as long as the bid is equal or exceeds the minimum bid price. CARPER LAD Form No. 50 (Memorandum of Valuation) with Land Valuation Worksheet Prospective Bidders may inspect the subject UNSERVICEABLE PROPERTIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT and scrap materials during regular CARPER LAD Form No. 53 (LO’s Reply to NLVA) working days at: BFAR 8 CRMC, BRGY. DIIT, TACLOBAN CITY and RFTC and Pier 2, CATBALOGAN CITY (LOT 1); GMFDC, Guiuan, E. Samar (LOT 2) and BFAR-PFOs and Stations at the Province of Northern, Samar (LOT 3) on October 12-23, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Copy Distribution: That BFAR 8 reserves the right to accept any or all bids, to waive any formalities or defects found therein, and to annul the bidding process Original - LO and reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder (s) and to accept only such Duplicate - LBP bids that are advantageous to the government. Triplicate - DARPO (Sgd) NORBERTO T. BERIDA Quadruplicate - DARMO OIC, Office of the Regional Director Tuesday, October 20, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 7

NMP allows LNHS to put its station With COVID-19 surge, Baybay city for modules distribution, retrieval mayor issues order strengthening TACLOBAN CITY – COVID-19)by allowing ing in the north. health protocols The National Maritime the LNHS, the biggest Maglunsod add- Polytechnic (NMP) school in the region, ed that LNHS’ request TACLOBAN CITY- Minors and senior cit- gathering is allowed sub- The mayor of Baybay City izens are not allowed to ject to the minimum health has tied up with Leyte to set-up its ‘Iya-Kadi’ was immediately grant- has issued an executive go outside their respective protocols and attendees National High School learning packet stations ed provided that safety, in front of their campus health and security pro- order as the city appears houses including those with must only be 25 percent of (LNHS) for the distri- to be experiencing a surge comorbidities. its venue capacity but must every Monday, from 8am tocols are to be strictly bution and retrieval of of coronavirus disease Liquor ban is also im- only for the celebration of modules. to 5pm. implemented and clean- (COVID-19). posed until October 31. the Holy Mass inside the This was learned Maglunsod said that liness and orderliness in “As I have been saying Those who will be al- church. from NMP Executive NMP’s strategic loca- the vicinity will be main- since the time of the pan- lowed to leave the premises Family gathering is also Director III Joel Ma- tion, being at the heart of tained. demic, all we need is to of their houses are ordered allowed by only for imme- glunsod who said that the northern part of Ta- He said that the un- follow the protocols and to strictly observe social diate family members, this show their total cloban City, is a perfect dertaking also served as instill discipline among distancing, wearing of face- Wakes and burials shall support for continued venue where LNS can an opportunity for NMP ourselves,” Mayor Jose masks, handwashing, and be limited to immediate Carlos said. other protocols set by the family members and shall education amidst the distribute and retrieve its in marketing its train- “For the past seven city government to prevent be limited to a period of pandemic caused by the printed modules to the ing courses and services. parents of students resid- (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) months since the start of the spread of the infection. three days. coronavirus disease(- the pandemic, we have The business establish- Individual outdoor maintained our policy of ments such as amusement, exercises like walking, Leyte... to pray for them,” Petilla War II and the occupation opening our borders, but betting, and gaming sta- jogging, running, tennis, ...from Page 1 said during a virtual press of Japanese Forces in the having strict protocols tions, bars, internet cafes, biking and practical shoot- conference organized by country. such that there had been travel agencies and tour- ing are allowed but groups torch. A virtual solidarity the Philippine Informa- The Leyte Gulf battle is no local transmission of ism- related industries, sports activities is strictly greetings from Veterans tion Agency (PIA). considered the largest na- the virus in Baybay City. gyms and sport facilities, prohibited such as bas- Federation of the Philip- Petilla added that the val battle in recorded his- Now, I am asking you to be barber shops, parlors, sa- ketball, football, Frisbee, pines president Retired activities and program of tory. more vigilant, discerning, lons, ready-to- wear item volleyball, swimming, and Justice Manuel Pamaran the 76th Leyte Gulf Land- His arrival signaled the and disciplined as we are stores, boutiques, and learn- other contact sports. and Philippine Veterans ing will be seen on social fulfillment of Gen. MacAr- now facing greater chal- ing centers are also ordered The city government Affairs Office Administra- media for everyone to have thur’s famous words, “I lenges as Baybayanos,”he to temporary suspend their also suspended accepting tor (PVAO) Undersecre- access especially the youth shall return,” after going added. operations. LSI until Oct 31. tary Ernesto Carolina will so they will be aware and to Australia to muster sup- The city mayor issued Hotels may operate but Baybay City’s follow. understand the vital role port from the Allied forces Executive Order 79 which only for accommodating COVID-19 cases have dra- Australian Ambassa- of the veterans played in in the quest to liberate the mandates stricter poli- locally stranded individuals matically increased after dor Steven James Rob- shaping the future of the Philippines from the Japa- cies and protocols against (LSIs) and returning res- a doctor assigned at the insons, New Zealand country. nese occupation. the spread of COVID-19 idents who are billeted in Western Leyte Provincial Defense Attaché Group “They sacrificed their which took effect last Oc- their facility. Hospital (WLPH) was Captain Nick McMillan, lives to give us good life. tober 17. Food establishments tested positive and poten- Deputy Head of Mission Let’s make sure that we Under the order, which may operate but only for tially infected many of his for the embassy of the sustain that. That we have is to end on Oct.31, the take-out and order while co-workers and patients. United Kingdom of Great a good country and a good city enforces curfew from public markets and talipapa As of Oct.18, the city Britain and Northern Ire- life in honor of our veter- 9 pm to 5 am the follow- will remain open. has 85 COVID-19 cases of land Alastair Totty, Na- ans. We hope that we can ing day to all residents and Entertainment related which only eight remain as val Attaché of the United continuously instill aware- persons who are inside the gathering is also suspended active cases. State of America Embassy ness in our youth,”he said. city’s jurisdiction. until Oct 31 but religious (ROEL T. AMAZONA) Captain noel Corpus, and Petilla added that the Japan Embassy Deputy province will also revisit Chief of Mission Minis- the proposal to the De- ter Yasushi Yamamoto are partment of Education to Biliran island town opens RHU Pharmacy, to deliver their message include the significance of through online. Leyte Gulf Landings in the offers free medicines to indigents President Rodrigo school curriculum. MARIPIPI, Biliran-In services especially to the significantly improve the we are very thankful for Duterte is also expected At present, the region an unprecedented move to indigents or disadvantaged delivery and accessibility the efforts and support of to ‘attend’ this year’s com- has 92 surviving World provide quality and acces- individuals of the island of health care services es- the LGU headed by our memorative program as War II veterans, were 58 sible healthcare services town. pecially to those who are in Mayor, Hon. Joseph Cano- he will deliver an online are in Leyte; 21 in Samar especially to the indigents “I am very excited for dire need. noy Caingcoy, together message. Island, and 12 are from of this island town, a soft this project as this is the It has an impressive ful- with the Municipal Health Despite the threat of Biliran. opening of the Rural Health dream of many of our resi- ly air-conditioned facility Office staff and personnel, coronavirus disease 2019 The oldest of these Unit (RHU) of Maripipi dents who are less fortunate. with assigned registered partner agencies, NGOs (Covid-19), Gov. Petil- veterans is a 104-year old Pharmacy was held Octo- Now, they will have access pharmacist to supervise the and other sponsors who la said that the province from Javier town. ber 14. to the basic medicines that proper dispensing of med- have been extending their should continue celebrat- The surviving veterans The initiative of estab- they need especially in case icines and monitoring in- generosity,” the young ing the 76th Leyte Gulf are provided assistance lishing a pharmacy, which is of emergency without hav- ventory, Caingcoy further MHO of the town further Landing Commemora- by the government with part of the Uswag Six-Point ing to worry about the cost,” said. said. tion to honor the bravery P20,000 monthly compen- Agenda of Maripipi Mayor Mayor Caingcoy said in his On the other hand, Mu- She assured the island of the World War II vet- sation aside from wheel Joseph Canonoy Caingcoy, message. nicipal Health Officer of town residents that the erans. chairs, canes, and disabil- is a partnership with the He added that some- RHU-Maripipi, Dr.Keisha opening of the RHU Mar- “We have to com- ity pension of P1,700 per Maripipi Rural Health Unit, times, Maripipinhons have Arcolas, said “it is of great ipipi Pharmacy would be memorate this big event month, according to Paul various stakeholders, spon- to risk their lives in cross- joy that the dream for a of great contribution in that happened 76 years Harry Lobrigo of Philip- sors, benefactors and do- ing the sea in the middle of pharmacy inside our own fulfilling the goal of deliv- ago. We have to remem- pine Veterans Affairs Of- nors from both government the night or day to go to the Rural Health Unit where we ering quality and accessi- ber the patriotism, the fice (PVAO). and private organizations as hospital or buy medicines. can dispense free medicines ble health care to the peo- sacrifices, and the hero- Leyte province an- well as individuals. “It is definitely a big help for the community has now ple of Maripipi. ism of the veterans. We nually commemorates According to Mayor for our townspeople,” the become a reality.” Attendees of the soft still have living veterans, the Leyte Gulf Landings Caingcoy, the initiative is first termer local chief ex- “It’s always heartbreak- opening of the RHU- Mar- we have to honor them which celebrates the arriv- one of the many firsts of ecutive of the island town ing to see patients unable to ipipi Pharmacy were given because of their bravery al and return of the Allied his administration’s Uswag emphasized. comply with the prescribed vitamins and supplements we learned how to face Forces to the Philippines Maripipi Six-Point Agenda With the launching of medications due to financial courtesy of Santa Baer, a the crisis brought by co- lead by General Douglas which is to provide quality RHU Maripipi Pharmacy, constraints and unavailabil- resident of Maripipi who is rona virus and we ought McArthur to end World and accessible healthcare it is expected that this will ity of the medicines. Thus, see Biliran /page 11 ... 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, October 20, 2020

middle managers are alien is on Physical, Chemical or Middle... to the priorities of his/her Biological sciences. E. Visayas remains ASF-free: DA ...from Page 5 agency’s Vision, Mission, I, therefore, strongly TACLOBAN CITY – East- In the country, a total of tion translated in local dialects learn a lot to improve, cor- and Objectives. How can support for a mandatory ern Visayas is one of the sev- 1,491 villages from 323 towns and intensified surveillance to say an education founded crush program on pure- en regions in the country still and cities in nine regions have monitor unusual swine mor- rect my hands-on style of been affected by ASF, with talities or those manifesting administrator be able to ly management and su- free from African swine fever management and more. (ASF), the Department of Ag- culled pigs reaching 344,969, symptoms. Indeed, found out how strategize effectively when pervision as a pallative to riculture (DA) said. based on the DA monitoring Pigs that affected by ASF important it is to have a assigned to an agency whose mismatch situations cited This means the region can report. usually manifest high fever, strong ‘mid-section’ of any mandate needs an agricul- above. This way, agencies transport live hogs and swine To control and eradicate the reddish mumps in the body, disease, all local government and bleeding of internal or- organization, as this con- ture-educated officer? An are able to achieve their products anywhere in the country but accept shipments units (LGU) were ordered to gans that could lead to sudden nects the Rank-in-File with agriculture nurtured official goals, produce better pre- only from other non-affected strictly implement the national death within two to 10 days. its upper/senior section! posted to head an agency pared students, effect re- areas, DA Eastern Visayas ASF zoning and movement plan for Ibañez said they also geo- If this were not true, whose thrust is on Fisher- search in areas specialized coordinator Ernestine Ibañez prevention and control of ASF. tag animals to trace swine ies? A doctor of manage- for a particular agency said in a phone interview. Ibañez said the strategy movements, and conduct on- how then would you have establishes zones in the coun- the-spot monitoring and sur- ment becoming a campus suffering from mismatch Ibañez said other ASF-free a productive organization regions are Central Visayas, try depending on the level of veillance in markets for labo- when people posted as head, whose specialization between posted officials Western Visayas, Northern risks of an area to ASF that has ratory testing. against the agency’s man- Mindanao, Caraga, Zamboan- struck mostly backyard farms “We urge LGUs to imple- Republic of the Philippines date. ga, and the Autonomous Re- in Luzon. ment their own initiatives to “I am thankful for the six protect the swine industry and Office of the Civil Registrar ooo000ooo gion in Muslim Mindanao. Tacloban City “Pork consumption here is provinces in the region because eradicate the disease in the NEXT TOPIC : “Local safe. We have local production they are all proactive in imple- country such as establishment Government Code Need a here and we no longer accept menting the directive from the of checkpoints to monitor en- NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Revisit” shipments from Luzon. Al- central government by issuing try of live hogs and other pork SHARE S & T though the virus does not cause executive orders to regulate the products,” she added. entry of live swine and all pork The region’s population In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice THOUIGHTS through disease to humans, under the Food Safety Act, infected an- products to the region,” she needs about 200,000 heads of is hereby served to the public that Email: drpacjr@yahoo. imals are not fit for consump- added. swine a year. Most pork meat LEO RODRIGO MALATE has filed with this Office com tion,” she added. Apart from the zoning here is produced by local (Complete name of petitioner) strategy, the agriculture depart- farmers and traders from Gen- cy Steven James Robinson, ment has also crafted informa- eral Santos City, the DA said. a petition for change of first name from 76th Leyte... tion materials on ASF preven- (GERICO SABALZA/PNA) PEDRO to LEO in the Birth Ambassador of the Em- ...from Page 2 bassy of Australia; Group (First name to be changed) (New first name to be adopted) ica. sage will be given by Captain Nick McMillian, Certificate of PEDRO RODRIGO MALATE who was participation of the SAM- A dedication to the East- Leyte Governor Leopoldo Defence Attaché of the Em- born on JUNE 25, 1961 at Bo. Bagacay Tac. City LEYAW DANCE COMPA- ern Visayas Surviving Vet- Dominico L. Petilla. (Place of Birth) bassy of New Zealand; Mr. NY. erans of World War II will Governor Petilla called and whose parents are ARNADO MALATE and Alastair Totty, Deputy Head Solidarity greetings will be done through a solo ren- on Leyteños not to go to MERCEDES RODRIGO. of Mission, Embassy of the also be done virtually by dition of Dakilang Lahi by the MacArthur Park on United Kingdom of Great Justice Manuel Pamaran Mr. Carlo Martin Igot. October 20 but instead Any person adversely affected by said petition Britain and Northern Ire- (RET), President of the This will be followed by watch the proceedings land; Minister Yasushi Ya- may file his written opposition with this Office not Veterans Federation of the the virtual Leyte Gulf Land- through the social media. mamoto, Deputy Chief of later than November 3, 2020. Philippines; Usec.Ernesto ings Digital Story Telling, a This will ensure the safety Mission, Embassy of Japan; Carolina, Administrator virtual tour of the MacAr- of the people and stop the and Captain Noel Corpus, (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA of the Philippine Veterans thur Landing Memorial Na- spread of COVID-19, the Naval Attaché, Embassy of tional Park. LSDE: October 20 & 27, 2020 City Civil Registrar Affairs Office; His Excellen- governor said. the United States of Amer- The Anniversary Mes- (PIA-8)

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

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

AREA LOT MUNICIPALITY / DATE OF FIELD LANDOWNER DATE NOC PUBLISHED TITLE NO PER BARANGAY NO PROVINCE INVESTIGATION TITLE JUNE 28, 2014 / THE PHIL. 1. QUIRICO C. YUSAY T-7918 5 3.4939 KANANGA, LEYTE TUGBONG NOVEMBER 5, 2020 STAR

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

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

We anticipate your full cooperation and support. Thank you.

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 ORDINANCE Leyte Samar Daily Express 9

Republic of the Philippines also do the capturing and commit the same to the Carangian Pound; shall have the exclusive discretion to order the segregation and -se Province of Northern Samar clusion of any such animals found to have afflicted by contagious dis- MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE b.) Immediately after such animal has been committed to the eases either at the time of its findings or during detention. Should an oOo Carangian Pound, the Municipal Agriculture Office shall cause the find- animal die during detention, the same shall be buried in a place and OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN ing of the whereabouts of its owner and/or tamer. S/he shall cause manner that the health and safety of the public are not endangered; such owner and/or tamer to be formally notified of the capture and EXCERPT FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE detention of his/her animal and thereby direct such person to forth- c.) The Municipal Agriculture Office shall prescribed for the SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SAN JOSE, NORTHERN SAMAR HELD ON with claim the same. Said owner and/or tamer shall be made to pay regular/daily dietary consumption and supplements of all animals OCTOBER 5, 2020 AT THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL. the prescribed fees required for the release of his/her detained animal detained at the Carangian Pound, taking into consideration the ca- as provided for under Section 7(d) hereof; pacity of the Municipal Government to provide of such necessities PRESENT: and requirements. Should an animal due during detention, the same Hon. Raul T. Robles – Municipal Vice Mayor, c.) It shall be unlawful for any person charged with the custody of shall be buried in a manner and place that it should not endanger Presiding captured astray animals to maltreat, torture, poison or inflict any suf- the health and safety of the public; Officer fering or harm to such animals. This prohibition applied to any private Hon. Silvino T. Balasolla – Sangguniang Bayan Member person. This prohibited act is penalized under Section 9 hereof; d.) All animals at the Carangian Pound shall be released to Hon. Harlan A. Tomenio, Sr. – -do- their respective claimants only upon showing of proof that they are Hon. Ernesto E. Nualla – -do- d.) No farmer or non-governmental organization, people’s organi- owners or tamers and upon payment of an Impounding Fee in the Hon. Virgillo V. Esidera – -do- zation who was chosen as beneficiary of the astray animals as provided amount of Three Hundred Pesos (Php 300.00) per day of detention Hon. Marcelino A. Mora – -do- for under Section 5© hereof shall dispose of, sell, maltreat, torture or per animal, regardless of kind, breed or size. Hon. Electorado P. Somoray, Jr. – -do- kill such animal, except if the killing/slaughtering is permitted under Hon. Jose Agripino S. Ballesta – -do- the law; SECTION 8. Disbursement of Impounding Fee – Fees collected Hon. Ma. Gundelina V. Balasolla– Liga ng mga Barangay and accumulated as a consequence of the enforcement of this Or- Federation Vice President e.) It shall be unlawful for an owner/tamer even if s/he accompa- dinance shall be held in trust by the Municipal Government of to be Hon. Joebert A. Evaristo – Pambayang Pederasyon nied the said animal/s to urinate or poop in public places. allocated only for the purpose of financing the maintenance and op- ng Sangguniang Kabataan eration of the Carangian Pound, or other activities relative thereto. President SECTION 5. Disposal of unclaimed animals ABSENT: SECTION 9. Penalty – Any person found to have violated this Or- Hon. Merlita S. Evangelista – Sangguniang Bayan Member a.) All animals found to be astray shall be seized and impounded dinance shall pay a fine of: at the Carangian Pound until such time that the said animal is properly Ordinance No. 17 claimed by such animal is sold to any interested parties after seven (7) First Offense – Fine of One Thousand Pesos (Php 1,000.00); Series of 2020 days following notice to the owner of its capture or after seven days from notice as provided under Section 5 (e); Second Offense – Fine of Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000.00); and Sponsor: Hon. Harlan A. Tomenio, Sr. b.) All unclaimed astray animals at the Carangian Pound are enti- Third Offense – Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of San Jose, Northern tled to proper custody, care, shelter and sustenance; (Php 2,500.00) and/or imprisonment of not less Samar in session assembled that: than one (1) month but not more than six (6) c.) No such animal shall stay detained at the Carangian Pound months depending upon the discretion of the AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PRESENCE OF ASTRAY for more than fifteen (15) days after notice to the owner or notice to court. ANIMALS IN ALL PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE the public as provided under Section 5 (e) hereof. If astray dogs, cats MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, NORTHERN SAMAR, are not sold to any interested party within the same period, the same SECTION 10. Repealing Clause – All ordinances, rules and reg- AUTHORIZING FOR THIS PURPOSE THE ESTABLISHMENT shall be offered to any duly accredited Non-Government Organization ulations, or part thereof, provisions of which are in conflict with, or OF CARANGIAN POUND AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES (NGO)/People Organization (PO) or animal lovers for care and prop- contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, FOR THE USE THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. er disposition. In the case of poultry, rabbits, horses, cows, carabaos, amended and modified accordingly. goats, the same shall be turned-over to the Municipal Agriculture WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known Office for proper disposition to deserving farmers for this purpose, if SECTION 11. Separability Clause – If, for any reason or reasons, as the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that: Every local there be any. The beneficiary NGO/PO or farmer, as the case maybe, any part or provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be uncon- government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those is prohibited from disposing, selling, maltreating, torturing or killing of stitutional or invalid, other part of provisions hereof which are not necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appro- the said animal, except if killing/slaughtering is permitted under the affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. priate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and law; those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. SECTION 12. Effectivity Clause – This Ordinance shall take effect Within their respective territorial jurisdictions, local government d.) The Municipality of San Jose, Northern Samar shall have the after posting in a public and conspicuous place in all sixteen (16) units shall ensure and support, among other things the xxx promo- right to auction any unclaimed animals detained at the Carangian barangays of San Jose, Northern Samar. tion of health and safety xxx; Pound, the proceeds of which shall accrue to the coffers thereof. After seven (7) days following notice to the owner or tamer thereof or notice APPROVED by the Sangguniang Bayan in session assembled this WHEREAS, the Municipal Government of San Jose, Northern Sa- as posted in accordance with Section 5(e), the animals detained at the 5th day of October, 2020 at San Jose, Northern Samar. mar is committed to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, Carangian Pound shall become eligible for auction to any interested while at the same time ensure that responsible ownership and hu- parties if the same remained to be unclaimed by the owner and/or mane treatment of animals be practiced; tamer, or that no person purports to be its owner or tamer; HON. SILVINO T. BALASOLLA HON. HARLAN A. TOMENIO, SR. WHEREAS, improper and irresponsible care and protection of e.) The Municipal Agriculture Office which has charge of adminis- Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member domesticated animals pose a grave threat to the safety and security tering the Carangian Pound shall make public the list and picture of all of our constituents; unclaimed animals and their corresponding general description which shall include their kind, breed, color, markings if any, and their char- NOW THEREFORE, after thorough deliberations and discussions acteristics for the information and interest of all concerned. The list and upon motion of HON. ELECTORADO P. SOMORAY, JR. with and picture shall be posted at said office, lobby of the municipal hall HON. ERNESTO E. NUALLA HON. VIRGILIO V. ESIDERA secondment of HON. HARLAN A. TOMENIO, SR., this Sangguniang and other barangay halls of all barangays of the municipality. Upon the Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member Bayan in session assembled hereby ordains that – capture of the astray animal, it shall likewise immediately post a writ- ten notice on the aforesaid places which notice shall contain the kind, SECTION 1. Title – This ordinance shall be known and cited as breed, color, markings, if any, and other characteristics and requiring “Anti-Astray Animal Ordinance of the Municipality of San Jose, the owner or tamer thereof the claim the astray animal within seven Northern Samar”. (7) days from date of notice. For proper identification of animals, the HON. MARCELINO A. MORA HON. ELECTORADO P. SOMORAY, JR. Municipal Agriculture Office in coordination with the Barangay should Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member SECTION 2. Definition of Terms – As used in this Ordinance, the conduct an animal survey for every household and consequently in- following definition of terms shall apply, to wit: form the owners to register their respective animal.

a. Astray animal – refers to any domesticated animals such SECTION 6. Establishment of Carangian Pound and Purchase of as dogs, cats, goats, poultry, rabbits, carabaos, cows, horses and the Impounding Cage/Vehicle HON. JOSE AGRIPINO S. BALLESTA HON. MA. GUNDELINA V. BALASOLLA like without being accompanied by an owner or tamer at loose else- Sangguniang Bayan Member Liga ng mga Barangay Federation where roaming freely in public places within the municipality. a.) There shall be established as Carangian Pound at which cap- Vice President, Ex-Officio Member tured astray animals shall be kept for the time being; b. Carangian pound – a fixed enclosure complete with some personnel and facilities where animals found to be astray in public b.) There shall be an Impounding Vehicle that will carry the im- places within the municipality are kept or seized for the time being. pounded animal/s to the Carangian Pound; HON. JOEBERT A. EVARISTO Pambayang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan President, c. Domesticated – tamed or trained for household use. c.) The Barangay is encouraged to have an Impounding Cage to Ex-Officio Member serve as temporary Impounding area while waiting for the impounded x------x d. Public Places – areas designated solely for public use such animal/s to be carried to Carangian Pound wherein the said animal/s as municipality streets and national highways within the municipal- shall be transferred by the Municipal Agriculture Office within the day I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance ity, public plazas, public market, public schools and other as may be of impoundment; of the Sangguniang Bayan of San Jose, Northern Samar held on Oc- designated by virtue of an ordinance or statute. tober 5, 2020 at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall. d.) The Carangian Pound shall be situated at a definite site within SECTION 3. Declaration – Pursuant to Article 100 paragraph (a), the Municipality which environment is conductive and not harmful to of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Local Government animal health and safety. Such site shall be determined and designated Code, it is hereby declared that: by the Municipal Mayor and shall not be contrary to the Zoning Plan or Zoning Ordinance of the Municipality; Atty. CECILIA A. TOMENIO-LOPEZ a) All municipal streets and other public places within the Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan municipality shall be e.) The Carangian Pound shall be administered by the Municipal Agriculture Office and shall consists of facilities necessary to properly b) Owners of dogs, cats, goats, poultry, rabbits, carabaos, carry-out the purpose and functions of an animal pound; Attested: cows, horses and other domesticated animals shall keep such ani- mals within their household; and f.) Fund necessary for the establishment and operation of the Carangian pound and purchase of Impounding Vehicle shall be appro- c) Any violation hereof shall be penalized as prescribed hereto priated in the Municipal Annual Fund Budget or any appropriation or- HON. RAUL T. ROBLES or in accordance with other applicable laws. dinance, subject to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7160 Municipal Vice Mayor, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and other Presiding Officer SECTION 4. Prohibited Acts applicable, laws, rules and regulations.

a.) No person shall allow or neglect his/her animal to wander SECTION 7. Custody and Release of Astray Animals or go astray in all public places within the municipality of San Jose, Approved: Northern Samar. If his/her astray animal is captured and kept in the a.) The Municipal Agriculture Office shall be responsible to secure Carangian Pound, and s/he fails to claim it within seven (7) days from for the life, health and safety of all animals detained at the Carangian notice for such purpose, s/he is liable for the penalty provided for Pound; under Section 9 hereof. Relative to this, the Police assigned in San Jose Police Station, Barangay Officials and Tanods are hereby depu- b.) To insure the general welfare of animals detained at the Ca- HON. ATTY. CLARENCE E. DATO tized to capture any animal found to be astray and to immediately rangian Pound, the Municipal Agriculture Office with the assistance of Municipal Mayor commit such animal to the Carangian Pound. Any other person may the Provincial Veterinarian, after conducting regular diagnosis to each, 10 Leyte Samar Daily Express Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Tuesday, October 20, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 11

Leyte... pm to Lanawan, and would go home before 3:00 pm, or ...from Page 1 sometimes before 5:00 pm. Calbayog city gov't extend food Aside from the cell- It is a tiring walk to La- phone signal, there is also nawan according to her aid affected by the lockdown as one particular spot in La- because of its uphill slope nawan near the primary but with her cousins and school campus where they friends joining her, travel it grapples rising COVID-19 cases can access mobile data become easy. and research their topic “Our classmates are TACLOBAN CITY-The Aguit-itan, Bagacay, Balud, 262 families, Carmen with in the internet and access lucky that they live in plac- and members of the in- city government of Cal- Capoocan, Carmen, Cen- 884 families, Hamorawon the messenger where they es with a good signal. But ter-agency task force. bayog is targeting to distrib- tral, Dagum, East Awang, with 1, 329 families, and can view the discussion in for us, obtaining signal is “The use of quarantine ute food assistance to more West Awang, Hamorawon, Dagum with 1, 825 families. their class group chat. a big sacrifice,” said Pearly pass and occupational pass than 59,000 families from Matobato, Nijaga, Obrero, “Once the team is finish The students would Ann, who also studies at is suspended. If you want its 157 villages who are af- Payahan, Rawis, and San distributing in these 16 vil- sometime stay there for the BHNS. to buy something, you fected by the lockdown im- Policarpo. lages, they will then move two to three hours de- The cousins added that need to talk with your vil- posed by the city govern- The lockdown of these to areas that are not placed pending on how quick although, the new mode lage officials, then the pur- ment, particularly on its 16 villages started last October under lockdown,”Ricafort their teachers are in an- of learning had saved their chasing team of the respec- barangays. 10 and is to end on Oct.23. said. swering their messages. family P600 a month on tive villages are the one to The city government, Of the 16 villages, distri- As of October 17, the Before they go to the vil- fare for each of them, they buy the goods that a resi- however, is prioritizing bution are already done in city has a total of 426 with lage, questions that they still prefer the face-to-face dent needs,”Sabenicio said. first the families who are Obrero where 1,475 fami- two deaths. wanted to ask to their education because it allows “Your cooperation is residing on its 16 villages lies received the food assis- Member of the City In- teachers are all written in a them to understand their needed in this lockdown that were affected by the tance that consists of five ter-Agency Task Force Dr. piece of paper. lessons easily and they have because we implemented 14-day lockdown imposed kilos of rice and a choice Cesar Sabenicio noted that Friza Joy Agrava, 15, actual conversation and in- this to limit the movement to address its rising cases of whether a three kilos of in the first two days of the a Grade 10 student of teraction with their teach- of people, so that we can of coronavirus disease(- fish or two dressed chick- lockdown, the street of Cal- Burauen National High ers when they wanted to stop the virus from spread- COVID-19), Ronald Rica- ens, Aguit-itan with 620 bayog are empty but it was School (BNHS), said that make some clarification on ing, “he added. fort Jr, focal person of the families, Balud with 1, 034 noticed that in the follow- they are lucky if they will their lessons that they do Calbayog City Deputy City Inter-Agency Task families, West Awang with ing days residents are going get an immediate reply not understand. Chief of Police PLt Abelar- Force, said. 750 families, Payahan with out of their respective hous- from their teachers, they “We have to deal with do Llanita appeals to resi- These 16 villages are 1, 114 families, Central with es. can go home early, but the modular now because dents of the city to follow In the Executive Order if not, they need to wait, of COVID-19. This is the the guidelines set in the 34 issued by Mayor Ronald even for hours. only way that we can con- “It is my hope that this EO to avoid getting penal- Biliran... Aquino as guidelines for Friza Joy, together tinue our studies and to will be sustained with the ty or fines. ...from Page 7 the lockdown, those who with her cousins Jaymai- make sure that we are safe continued help and support “Our enemy is not the are allowed to leave their doctor or police or any- ma Banzale, Bethzaida from being infected by now residing in the United of our partners and bene- house are health workers, one who is implementing Mae Paza, both 15, Pearly it,” Jaymaima said who States of America and one factors. I’d like also to take uniformed government these guidelines, our en- Ann Agrava, 16, and Jai- studies at Atty. Roque A. of the supporters of the ini- this opportunity to thank personnel, authorized gov- emy is COVID so please ra Crystal Paza, 17, with Marcos Memorial School tiative. those who have been very ernment officials and -em follow the orders in the EO other high school students (ARAMMS) in La Paz It was learned that nu- supportive and have given (ROEL T. AMAZONA) ployees providing social and don’t wait for a case in the village would leave town. merous positive comments generously to this great ini- services who are living in be filed against you, ”PLt. their house at around 100 from Maripipians here and tiative. I’d like to encourage the city proper, and work- Llanita said. ELECTRONIC BINGO abroad were posted and our fellow Maripipians both local and abroad who have ers in essential establish- (ROEL T. 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