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Leyte-Samar DAILY EXPRESS POSITIVE l FAIR l FREE VOL. XXX NO. 59 SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN Bitter rivals no more Alfred, Bem now political allies JOEY A. GABIETA TACLOBAN CITY-After a bitter election that they figured during the 2013 balloting, former city mayor Alfred Romualdez and his erstwhile political rival, former congressman Florencio ‘Bem’ Noel have now kissed and made up. This was separatelyas Tacloban mayor for nine return as the number one confirmed by Noel and a years which ended on June nominee of the said party- close aide of Romualdez. 30,2016, is rumored to be list group currently held by The political settlement interested to seek the same elder sister, Rep.Victoria between the two former ri- position while Noel, who Isabel Noel. vals come at a time as the also served as a party-list “It was not difficult for country is to conduct elec- representative under the An us (to become friends) be- tions next year. Waray also for nine years, see Alfred, Bem / Romualdez, who served has confirmed his plan to page 11 ... 1st regional Lumens Awards NEA gives recognition to EV’s 11 electric cooperatives CALBAYOG CITY – mens Awards held in this tration (NEA) served as its Officials of the 11 electric city. main guest and speaker. cooperatives of the region Administrator Edgardo Highlight of the activ- gathered Friday to mark Masongsong of the Nation- ity was the giving of awards the first ever regional Lu- al Electrification Adminis- see NEA gives /page 11 ... POLITICAL RECONCILIATION. Former political nemesis Alfred Romualdez (left) and Florencio ‘Bem’ Noel now claim to forget their political feuds by forging a political friendship. Photo shows the two smiling during a sports competition awarding. (Mayor Alfred Romualdez FB) More than 19,000 sitios still without power NEA invites private sector to help attain its full sitio electrification program TACLOBAN CITY- The Lumens Awards for out- kilowatt hour just like our National Electrification Ad- standing electric coopera- ministration (NEA) is open tives in Eastern Visayas. see NEA /page 11 ... for private companies to But this early, Masong- come in and help energize song was quick to say that the more than 19,000 sitios even though it would be across the country which a private sector, which he remain without electric called as qualified third supplies. party (QTR), that would This was disclosed by provide electricity to these NEA administrator Edgar- unserved communities, LUMENS AWARDS. Leyte II Electric Cooperative (Leyeco II) general manager Engr. do Masongsong who was in power rate would still be the city Thursday(July 12) minimal. Fernan Paul Tan (right) and board of director president Gregorio Dolina hold the afternoon en route to his “The QTR will charge Leyeco II banner during a banner parade that signalled the start of the first ever visit to Calbayog City to at- subsidized rate meaning regional Lumens Awards held in Calbayog City on Friday (July 13). tend the agency-sponsored if for example, its P18 per 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, July 14, 2018 COMMENTARY: Dream big dreams! By Philip Jude Acidre our own business. Each one So dear graduates, (continuation).... of us can have all of those dream and win! Dreaming dreams listed in our minds, is not enough. Winning I can go on and on our maybe we have own without those big dreams with all my experiences written list. I have mine list- could mean nothing. Re- of meeting TESDA gradu- ed on a dream board I keep member, completing your ates in the many countries in my room. I am sure, giv- TESDA certificate opens that I had the opportunity en the world of opportuni- to you many opportunities of visiting – from those ties now open to you, those that others do not have. working in cruise ships, to dreams are well within your There could be other per- restaurants, to automotive reach. It may take time, but sons in your family who mechanics to skilled weld- definitely, with hard work might be more diligent that ers. World-class Filipino and focus, you can make you, more hardworking talents can be found all them happen. But when you and probably more intel- over the world operating have finally found a better ligent that you are. There Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico “Mic” L. Petilla delivered his message to the young factories and construction life for yourselves and your might be other people parents ages 15 to 19 years old during the launching program for young parents sites, managing cafes and family, I am sure, time will like you who badly need on July 6, 2018. The governor was joined by Dr. Ofelia Absin, officer-in-charge of the restaurants, building sky- come, when life would be a job or children or prob- Leyte Provincial Hospital. (GINA P.GEREZ) scrapers and running in- too comfortable for you, not ably brothers and sisters dustrial-scale farms. They to dream any longer. Com- to send to school. But it is are among our country’s placency will follow. Then you who are here. It is you Law provides them financial assistance hardworking dollar-earn- the distractions, all keeping who have this opportunity. ers abroad, and among the you from dreaming more, Please use this opportunity most well- sought skilled 4Ps beneficiaries ask and dreaming big. wisely, to do more good, to workers at home. It is not enough to give the best to the people But, if you ask me, the dream, but you have to who mean the most to you. senators not to stop TRAIN primary motivating factor dream big, and bigger. If you Lastly, do let allow people to TESDA’s success is you, look at the lives of all the to look down on you based the graduates, who never Law implementation successful people through- on the color of your collar. fail to give your best, jug- out history, there is one les- Yes, there was a time when TACLOBAN CITY- plemented in the region TRAIN (Law) boosted gling your many respon- son we can learn from them: people through blue-col- Beneficiaries of a financial in 2008 covering 10 towns our assistance as a 4Ps sibilities at home and at the size of your dream is the lared jobs were secondary assistance in the region in Northern Samar, con- beneficiary,” the mother work, yet unrelenting in magnitude of your success. compared to white-col- source from the TRAIN sidered one of the poorest to four children said. your commitment to ex- So, continue to dream big. lared occupations. Prove to (Tax Reform for Accelera- provinces in the country. Her husband, Rena- cel. That is, for me, the When in three or five years, them, and I know you can, tion and Inclusion) Law About 283,222 fami- to, works as a job order main driving force behind, life will be good, work hard that your worth, your value are calling senators not to lies of the region who are worker of the Depart- not your individual suc- to make it even better. Nev- is not determined by the suspend its implementa- members of the 4Ps are ment of Public Works and cess, but of every TESDA er stop at wanting the best color of your collar, but by tion saying it’s a big help also entitled to receive a Highways as part of its graduate. for you and your family’s your hard work, your de- to them. financial assistance taken maintenance crew clean- I cannot tell you to future. You all deserve the termination and your com- Suspending it would from the TRAIN Law en- ing up the streets. work hard, because I know best that life can offer. That mitment to excel. mean a deduction of about actment. Paula Unay, regional you probably work harder brings me to my second To the administrators P200 a month, an amount On top of the P5,400 a program coordinator of that I do. I cannot tell you point, win. The road ahead and staff of the Technical that matters to the benefi- month she is receiving as a 4Ps, said that she is also to give your best for the will not be easy. Education and Skills De- ciaries who are all identi- 4Ps beneficiary, Malibago not in favor to suspend people in your life – your There will be a lot of velopment Authority, to all fied by the government is entitled to a P200 per the implementation of family, your children, your challenges that could tire the tech-voc schools here under its 4Ps (Pantawid month due to the TRAIN the TRAIN Law. parents, for were it not you down, things that could present this afternoon, and Pamilyang Pilipino Pro- Law. According to her, the for them, had you given it dampen your hopes. Keep to all the parents of our gram). She is a mother to six P200 monthly assistance, your all to reach the suc- moving, keep going. Thing graduates. Thank you very Some senators, notably children who are in school. which is to increase to cess you have made to do? of life as a rubber sling, the much for your hard work! Senator Bam Aquino, are Her husband, Reynaldo P300 next year, helps the But let me leave you further you pull it back, the Congratulations! calling for the suspension Jr., has no permanent job. poor. with two points – dream farther it will definitely go. To our graduates, I of the TRAIN Law to help Lilia Advincula, 46 and “After all, it is the poor and win.