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VOL. XXXIII NO. 064 TUESDAY, AUGUST 03, 2021 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN DOH says over 508,000 have received jabs in the region Additional COVID-19 vaccines

arriveRONALD O. REYES, ROEL T. AMAZONA/LIZBETH in ANNEastern A. ABELLA Visayas TACLOBAN CITY- Eastern Visayas received on Sunday(August 1) an additional 102,400 doses of Sinovac vaccines and 195 vials or 1,170 doses of Pfizer vaccines as government’s inoculation efforts against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continue in the region. “The government’s intensified vaccination drive is continually in action as the be allocated with the Sino- vaccine inoculation for pri- vac vaccines. ority groups A1-A3 is still The 64 boxes of Sinovac ongoing, both for their first contains 102, 400 doses of and second doses, respec- vaccines while the Pfizer tively,” the Department of has 195 vials or 1, 170 doses. Health (DOH) in the re- The vaccines are intend- gion said in a statement. ed for the priority groups “The public is remind- A1 to A3, according to ed to coordinate with their DOH regional information local government units officer Jelyn Lopez-Maliba- for vaccine registration go. and get vaccinated, fol- The Pfizer vaccines, on lowing the government’s the other hand, are allo- prioritization framework, cated for the towns of Palo in order to get maximum and Dulag, chosen by the protection against the se- National Task Force against vere form of COVID-19,” Covid-19 Vaccine Cluster it added. for the pilot implemen- MORE VACCINES. The region received additional vaccines as it continues to battle the coronavirus disease All six provinces in the tation of the Pfizer vacci- with the Delta variant confirmed to exist in the region. Last Sunday (August 1)102,400 doses of Sinovac and region, including the cities nation in the province of 1,170 doses of Pfizer arrived in Eastern Visayas which is expected to boost the jabs campaign in the region. of Tacloban Ormoc, will see Additional /page 13 ... (DOH-8) With the Delta variant confirmed to exist in EV LGUs impose stricter measures against further spread of COVID-19 in the region TACLOBAN CITY- executive order on July 31 Task Force to strength- With the presence now of which among others, di- en the province’s border the Delta variant in Eastern rected all of the province’s control and to have a Visayas, local government eight towns to establish a stricter implementation units in the region are separate isolation facility of preventive measures scampering by imposing for patients who would be to avoid further spread new guidelines as the De- tested positive of the Delta of COVID-19 across the partment of Health(DOH) variant of the coronavirus province, especially now FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. The Tacloban city government under Mayor Alfred are encouraging local gov- disease(COVID-19). with the presence of the Romualdez continue to provide assistance to needy and poor residents. Recently, ernment units to ramp up In Northern Samar,Dr. Delta variant in the re- 105 individuals received burial and medical assistance from Mayor Romualdez their vaccination drives. Ninfa Kam,provincial gion. who was joined by Councilors Aimee Delgado Grafil and Evangeline Esperas as In Biliran, Governor health officer, advised the In Eastern Samar, those well as Raymund Romualdez during the event held at MASA Office. Rogelio Espina issued an provincial Inter-Agency see LGUs /page 13 ... (ALFRED ROMUALDEZ FACEBOOK) 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Brothers rule Tacloban 600-kilometer Southern Leyte cooperatives Motor Endurance Challenge receive P1.7-M farm TACLOBAN CITY- Brothers Raffy and machines from DAR Raymart De Paz Marticio To increase the farm- the farmers,” said DAR have dominated the Ta- ers’ livelihood and income, Secretary Brother John cloban 600-kilometer Mo- the Department of Agrar- Castriciones. tor Endurance Challenge, ian Reform (DAR) has He added that most proving themselves as still turned over various farm members of the six ARBOs the “Champions of the machines worth P1.7 mil- are agrarian reform ben- Road” in Eastern Visayas. lion to six Agrarian Reform eficiaries, therefore, most On Sunday, August 1, Beneficiaries Organizations of them own the land they 2021, the siblings, who are (ARBOs) in Hinunganan, till. both Marine Engineering Southern Leyte. “Awarding them lands degree holders from La In a turn-over and bless- is just the first step to- Paz, Leyte, topped in Big ing ceremonies held at Ba- wards more support from Bike and Scooter catego- rangay Bangcas-A Gym- the government. No mat- ries, respectively. nasium in Hinunganan, ter what circumstances we Raffy, 27, finished the Southern Leyte, the DAR face, pandemic or no pan- challenge starting from through the Climate Resil- demic, we will follow the Tacloban Astrodome by ient Farm Productivity Sup- President’s national goal of more or less five hours port Project (CRFPSP) gave improving the economic only. TACLOBAN. Brothers Raffy and Raymart De Paz Marticio of La Paz, Leyte. a mobile rice mill, multi- lives of farmers by pouring He was driving a Kawa- (Contributed photo) cabs, hand tractors, water various support services to saki Z400. pumps, mechanical chip- farm communities,” Broth- Other top finishers in GS1250 (top 5). In normal circumstanc- Weekly Express reported. pers, sprayers and animal er John said. the Big Bike category were The 600-kilometer En- es, the challenge can be The organizers have yet feeds to six ARBOs whose DAR-Eastern Visayas Den Campay, using Kawa- durance Challenge followed completed in around 15 to disclose their identities main crops are rice and co- Regional Director Ismael saki Versys 1000 (top 2); the route Tacloban- Cari- hours. and the nature of their ac- conut. Aya-ay said the farm ma- Alfeo Villacorte, Kawasa- gara - Palompon - Ormoc Meanwhile, several rid- cidents. The six ARBOs are: chines and implements ki Versys 1000 (top 3); Neil - Sogod - Baybay - Abuyog ers from the Underbone Over 900 riders from The Otama Salvacion Irri- will service more than Francis Peñaflor, Kawasaki and going to Palo, with five and Scooter categories met across the region partici- gators Association, Mag- 1,000 farmers. Z1000 (top 4); and Mark checkpoints and five photo minor accidents on their pated during the event. kasag Farmers and Fisher- “And because the ma- (RONALD O. REYES) Anthony Buyo, BMW opportunities. way to the finish line, Samar folks Association, Carnaga chines are mechanized, it Multi-Purpose Coopera- would make farming easier tive, Liloan Farmers Co- and faster for them. It will Biliran province remains ASF-free operative, Magapso Irriga- also greatly improve their tors Association, and the yield and increase their in- NAVAL, BILIRAN-The mar provinces with con- were already made as fol- 19 for 409 culled hogs, and Makugihon Coco Farmers come,” Aya-ay said. province of Biliran is still firmed ASF cases are: lows: disbursed some obligated some P9,465,000 Association. He said a maintenance free from African Swine Eastern Samar -- Dolores, P7,985,000 on March 2 for 1,893 culled hogs, to- “This project under the training on farm machin- Fever (ASF) based on the Oras, Jipapad and Balangi- for 1,597 culled hogs; dis- talling some P23,445,000 CRFPSP is a multi-sectoral ery and equipment to the latest data from the region- ga; Samar -- Calbayog City, bursed some P1,580,000 payments received from effort that aims to protect ARB members was con- al office of the Department Catbalogan City, Sta. Rita, on May 6 for 316 culled QRF. the environment. It seeks ducted at DAR regional of Agriculture (DA) in Hinabangan, Basey, and Sta. hogs; obligated some Some P42,810,000 is to reduce the poverty level grounds to equip and fa- Eastern Visayas. Margarita; and Norther Sa- P2,370,000 on May 6 for still for payment under by creating sustainable em- miliarize the farmers with This was learned from mar -- Lope de Vega, Catar- 501 culled hogs; obligated DA-QRF, Torres said. ployment and income-gen- the new farming tech- (LDL/RSV/PIA Biliran) Dr. Elvira C. Torres, DA-8 man and Mondragon. some P2,045,000 on May erating opportunities for niques and tools.(PR) Regional Technical Di- The province of South- rector for Research and ern Leyte has only two Regulations, in a virtual towns with reported con- conference with provin- firmed ASF cases, namely: Gov’t aid is not forever, says cial, city and municipal Silago and Sogod. agricultural officers, infor- Torres also reported mation officers and media that since the first reported Maasin Mayor Mercado practitioners in the region ASF case in Barangay Can- MAASIN CITY- In love “Membership in 4Ps is years, because at present In her speech, Subong on July 29. apurong in Abuyog, Leyte there may be forever, but not forever. You will not be “graduation” time is set af- noted that the seemingly Torres reported that on January 14, 2021, there in government assistance, always depend on assistance ter seven years, the mayor worried faces of the grad- Leyte province has the are already 13,657 hogs definitely, there is no forev- from the government,” said, adding that other na- uates was because of sep- highest recorded number that were culled as of July er. Mercado told the first batch tional government agencies, aration anxiety, saying the of local government units 23, based on a hog inven- This was the message of graduates Thursday at the including the city LGU, will goal of pantawid, as the with confirmed ASF cas- tory of 223,504. Some 2,973 shared by Mayor Nacional city gym, whose faces most- take over where the DSWD tagalog word implies, is to es with 25 towns and two farmers were affected by the Mercado during the grad- ly reflect not joy and excite- left. cross over from an abject cities, namely: Abuyog, ASF as of July 23, the report uation rites of 101 house- ment but a serious, far-away Attending the gradua- situation of poverty to a Javier, La Paz, Dulag, Mac added. holds who no longer be part look. tion ceremony was OIC-Re- level-up one. Arthur, Tanuan, Palo, Bu- A total amount of of the anti-poverty program Records showed there gional Director Grace Sub- “You are the face of the rauen, Sta. Fe, San Miguel, P66,255,000 is to be paid 4Ps in the city. are 2,641 households who ong of the Department of 4Ps program,” Subong em- Tunga, Barugo. Mahaplag, through the quick response The event was aptly ti- are active members of 4Ps Social Welfare and Devel- phasized with a hint of en- Leyte, Pastrana, Mayor- fund (QRF) from the DA as tled “Pugay Tagumpay,” (Pantawid Pamilyang Pili- opment, and several heads, couragement, adding that ga, Jaro, Carigara, Tolosa, indemnification payments with the theme, “Pagkilala pino Program) in the city, representative of national by their graduation the Dagami, Tabontabon, Ta- out of the 13,251 hogs sa pamilyang nagtapos bil- and this will be lessened by line agencies with programs funds invested by the gov- bango, Matag-ob, Kanan- culled as of June 30, based ang miyembro – benepis- 101 households. directly catering to the ernment have not gone to ga, Calubian and the cities on the report of Torres. yaryo ng Pantawid Pam- The initial, detached grassroots, such as TESDA, waste. of Tacloban and Ormoc. Torres added that some ilyang Pilipino Program,” batch is still lucky to have DOLE, BFAR, DTI, among (LDL/MMP/PIA-8/ Southern Leyte) Municipalities in Sa- indemnification payments honoring the graduates. been a member for nine others.

www.leytesamardailynews.com e-mail: [email protected] facebook.com/leytesamar.dailynews twitter.com/lsdenews Tuesday, August 3, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 3 Cops, military recover 4 With the presence of the Delta variant improvised Eastern Samar gov’t imposes expanded bombs TACLOBAN CITY-Police and army vaccination program to cover more personnel recovered four improvised explosive devices (EIDs) individuals who will receive the jabs in the boundary of Llorente, Eastern Samar TACLOBAN CITY – the DOH in the region on and Basey, Samar where The provincial government COVID-19 vaccination suspected rebels have of Eastern Samar has ex- program, Eastern Samar also operated, the police panded their vaccination province has already re- regional command said program against corona- ceived 84, 606 vaccines, Friday, July 30, 2021. virus disease (COVID-19) of which 35, 865 of the 50, In the information after consulting with the 303 allocated for first dose released by the Police regional office of the De- has already been adminis- Regional Office, the -an partment of Health (DOH). tered, while 25, 302 of the ti-personnel mines were The decision of the pro- 34, 303 vaccines for sec- found through an intel- vincial government was ond dose has been admin- ligence-driven operation made after the province istered. in the area. recorded nine of the 10 Further, the provin- The IEDs were re- confirmed Delta variant of cial government starting covered around 4 p.m. Covid-19 in the region. Monday, August 2, is also Wednesday, July 28, Of the nine confirmed imposing a no vaccination 2021, in the vicinity of Delta variant in the prov- card no entry policy to all Asway river of Barangay ince, five were in Borongan those who will enter the Burak, Llorente. City, three in Can-avid, and provincial capitol build- Authorities brought one in Arteche. ing. the IEDs to Eastern Sa- The confirmed Delta For those who has mar Police Provincial variant were from the 214 With the Department of Health confirming of the Delta variant of coronavirus transaction at the pro- Office for proper dispo- samples that were sent by disease (COVID-19) in Eastern Samar, the city government of Borongan is ramp- vincial capitol and has no sition. the DOH to the Philippine ing up its vaccination campaign to ensure its residents will get the needed immu- vaccination card, they may (RONALD O. REYES) Genome Center from sam- nity from the virus. Of the 10 cases of COVID-19 of Delta variant, five of them undergo an antigen test ples collected in June to were from Borongan City. Photo: Borongan City Information Office for free at the testing area July, of which 53 Subjected located near the provincial for sequencing of which 10 to lung cancer. In local government ed Delta Variant, provided capitol building. turned out to have the Del- On the expanded units where there are re- that Priority Groups A1-A3 Meantime, DOH Re- ta variant. COVID-19 vaccination ported cases of Delta vari- will still be given preference gional Director Exuperia The DOH-8 said that all program of the province, ant (Arteche, Can-avid, in the vaccination site when Sabalberino said a team Delta variant cases had al- all A2 and A3 vaccinees Borongan City) Priority they arrive. from their office have went ready recovered except for will be accommodated with Group A4 (of any age) may Direct donation to a lo- to the province to conduct one case in Borongan City the Johnson and Johnson be given a non-COVAX cal government unit or pri- their investigation. involving a 78-year old man vaccines, with no quota for (nationally-procured) vac- vate company-purchased “The local government due who died on July 3 due each priority group, grant- cine, provided that those vaccines may be given units are already informed ed that seniors and those belonging to Groups A1- to any priority groups as and in fact ginagawa na All elective execs to benefit too from remote barangays will A3 will still be given pref- stipulated in the Deed of nila. But this time we Tacloban workers to enjoy raise be prioritized in the vacci- erence in the vaccination Donation or the company need to intensify like yung of salaries with the approval nation site when they ar- site when they arrive, and guidelines and this should contact tracing, ang avail- rive. a special lane is advised for be coordinated with the ability ng mga temporary of supplemental budget Priority Group A4 (of Priority Group A2. Provincial Health Office for treatment and monitoring of P40.22 million any age) may be given the The province also said proper cold chain storage. facility, and also our hos- Janssen-manufactured vac- that due to vaccine supply Pre-registration and pitals are already informed TACLOBAN CITY sual employees of the city cine as long as they accom- issues and in compliance pre-scheduled vaccination how to prepare once the - The Sangguniang Pan- government. pany a senior to get vacci- to DOH DM 2020-0259, is highly encourage for the presence of Delta variant lungsod here has approved Also part of the sup- nated. This will be on a 1:1 Priority Group A4 (aged LGU to implement to those is recorded in the region. a measure providing for a plemental budget is the basis. Only one Priority A4 40-59) may be given a who plans to be vaccinated All hospitals are now to- supplemental budget in amount of P4.94 million is eligible for vaccination non-COVAX (national- to avoid crowding in vacci- ward ensuring prepared- the amount of more than were appropriated for the for each senior brought to ly-procured) vaccine in the nation sites. ness,” Sabalberino said. P40.22 million intended honorarium adjustments be vaccinated. LGUs without a document- Based on the record of (ROEL T. AMAZONA) for salary increases of em- for the city’s barangay nu- ployees. trition scholars, barangay The move of the city health workers, and baran- Rebel slain in an encounter in remote council, held during their gay service point officers regular meeting last July from the current P2,000 village in Borongan City 28, is in consonance to the to P4,000 which they will TACLOBAN CITY- An in this city, in Barangay San harassment and extortion grenades and detonators, Salary Standardization receive beginning this alleged New People’s Army Andres which occurred at activities by the rebels. rifle grenades, one maga- Law which will not only month. (NPA) rebel member died around 8 am Sunday. This resulted to azine and several subversive benefit regular employ- The approved supple- in an encounter with mem- Based on the informa- 35-minute fire fight which documents. ees but even all the city’s mental budget has also al- bers of the government tion of Capt. Arnold Arias, led to the death of one of The body of the dead elective officials like May- located P2.35 million that forces in Borongan City, civil military officer of the the seven rebels who en- rebel was turned over to or Alfred Romualdez and will be used to repair and Eastern Samar on Sunday 78th IB, the soldiers were in gaged the soldiers in the ex- the city police, which, in Vice Mayor Jerry ‘Sambo’ renovation of the Social (August 1) morning. the area to respond to com- change of fire. turn brought it to morgue Yaokasin and the council Development Center for The rebel was slain in plaints of some farmers in The government soldiers of the Eastern Samar Pro- members. Children located in Baran- an arm battle against mem- the village, which is about were able to confiscate one vincial Hospital in Boron- At present, there are gay Tagpuro. bers of the 78th Infantry 15 kms away from the city M-16 rifle with magazine gan City. over 2,000 regular and ca- (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) Battalion, which is based proper, being victimized by and ammunition, hand see Rebel /page 14 ... 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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boanga City because of lutely our everything, OPINIONher outstanding feat in the without whom nothing Olympics. and no one has any im- What’s New On the other hand, portance. the Phlippine Sports It’s when we pray Commission (PSC) the that we manage to re- Mr. Q? weightlifting champion Commentary late who we are, what the gold Medal of Valor; we have, what we do, etc. to our ultimate end TENTE U. QUINTERO And, she will also receive the monetary incen- FR. ROY CIMAGALA which, to be sure, is not tive of P10 Million pesos something only natural cash per Republic Act but is also supernatural. Congrats Golden Girl 10699 or the Expanded Nothing therefore can Incentives Act. When we truly rival the importance of HIDILYN G. DIAZ ! MORE AWARDS & prayer. In other words, prayer is irreplaceable, Hidilyn F. Diaz -- the will continue her tertiary PRIZES welcome Christ unsubstitutable, indis- very first Filipino to ever education in Manila and Megaworld Corpora- THAT beautiful sto- and work toward giving pensable. It’s never op- win an Olympic Gold finish a degree related to tion & Century Proper- ry of the sisters, Martha piety priority over prac- tional, though it has Medal, and also become sports. ties promised her a P 14 and Mary, welcoming ticality. Better still, we to be done freely if we an Olympic weightlifting She started competing Million Condominium Christ into their house should find a way where want our prayer to be record holder by win- as a 17-year old weightlift- P 10 Million Cash (cfr. Lk 10,38-42) teach- the two values, in their real prayer. ning the women’s 55kg er in 2008; and although Reward from the MVP es us a precious lesson proper order, can be put It’s when we truly (kilogram) category for placing 2nd to the last in Sports Foundation about how prayer and together. They need not pray and when we de- weightlifting at the 2020 a field of 12 weightlifters, P 10 Million Cash Re- piety should take prece- be at odds with each velop an abiding and Summer Olympics in Hidilyn was praised as a ward from Mr. Ramon S. dence over any consider- other. vibrant life of piety that Tokyo, Japan. promising weightlifter “for Ang of San Miguel Cor- ation of practicality, no This, of course, will we can convert our Hidilyn won the her age.” poration matter how legitimate require some deepening work and all our other Olympic Gold Medal in Diaz recalled her win- P 3 Million Cash Re- and praiseworthy such in our convictions that concerns into a form of sensational style, by de- ning previously a silver ward from Cong. & Dep- consideration is. Such God should be treated prayer also, into an act feating the crowd favor- medal in Rio, which led uty Speaker Mikee Rome- precedence would indi- first before anything else of worship and thanks- ite, multi- awarded, for- to “several motorcades” ro cate the proper way of in our life. God should giving to God. It can mer world weightlifting and a lot .of opportuni- P 2.5 Million Cash truly welcoming Christ be the beginning and also be a way of making champion, Liao Qiuyun ties and sponsors; but Reward from her home- into our life. end of everything in our up for our sins and of of China. to me, she continued, “it town Zamboanga City When Martha said, life. asking some favors from The audience clapped led to the opportunity to A House & Lot in “Lord, do you not care He is, in fact, every- God. their hands in glee, increase awareness about Tagaytay City from POC that my sister has left thing to us. We need We have to develop while shouting praises, weightlifting, because President Abraham To- me by myself to do the to convince ourselves a strong sense of piety as Hidilyn shed tears as it is really my biggest lentino serving,” Christ clarified more strongly that while being immersed the weightlifting barbell dream to have a lot more Free Flights for life about the proper prior- there is nothing in life in the world, doing hit the floor, after her weightlifters after me.” from the Philippine Air ity to observe when he where God need not be mundane things that are successful lift of 127 ki- She did admit though, LInes replied, “Martha, Mar- the center of interest, supposed to give glory lograms. that she struggled at times Free Flights for life tha, you are anxious and or where he can be set to God and are the raw This was the very first during the qualifying pe- from the Air Asia worried about many aside, at least for some material, so to speak, for Olympic Gold Medal in riod, especially during Not to be outdone, the things. There is need of time. Again, God is ev- God’s providence to op- any sport for the Philip- lockdowns, when she was Philippine Air Force pro- only one thing. Mary has erything to us! That is erate in the world. pines; and she is the very training in Malaysia, far moted Hidilyn Diaz to chosen the better part non-negotiable. We have to develop a first Filipina weightlifter away from her home in Staff Sergeant with the and it will not be taken We have to under- strong sense of relating to compete in Two (2) the Philippines. corresponding increase in from her.” stand that it’s when we things to God, asking consecutive Olympics. “The mental part was her salary and benefits. This clarification is pray, that is, when we ourselves questions like: It will be recalled very hard; just like the Plus more and more important and quite rel- truly pray and not just Is what I am doing now that Hidilyn was voted physical part and the awards and incentives evant these days as many going through the mo- what God really wants as the Philippines’ top emotional part,” she said. will be forthcoming after of us are pressured, with tions of praying, that me to do? Am I doing sports star, after winning THE MESSAGE FROM Hidilyn’s 7-day mandato- all the challenges of our we would be engaging things with rectitude of a silver medal at the Rio MALACAÑANG ry isolation; since several times, to go practical ourselves with the most intention? Am I doing it Olympics in 2016. Gold Medalist Hid- companies have already at the expense of our important person in our right? What is God try- * * * ilyn was so elated upon shown interest in getting prayer and piety. life, God himself. That’s ing to tell me at this mo- The 5th of 6 children receiving a message from Hidilyn to endorse their To be realistic in our when we can truly wel- ment, in this particular of Eduardo & Emeli- the Philippines which said products. present conditions, we come and receive Christ occasion? Etc. ta Diaz; her father was “The Malacanang Palace Wow, iba talaga ang ce- lebrity ! So Abangan ang need to be ready to re- in our life. He is abso- a former tricycle driver, congratulates Hidilyn Diaz sist this great temptation who eventually became a for bringing pride and Susunod na Kabanata ! Prayer for the Nation and farmer and fisherman in glory to the Philippines for Those who Serve in Zamboanga. in winning the country’s Letters should be as brief as Public Office Hidilyn wanted to be first-ever Olympic gold God, our Father, you guide a banker, but on the side, medal.! possible, and sent with the everything in wisdom and love. Accept she tried several sports, “Congratulations, Hi- the prayers we offer for our nation, by the writer’s name, signature wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our like basketball and vol- dilyn! The entire Filipino citizens, may harmony and justice be se- leyball. Her cousin, Al- nation is proud of you !” address and phone numbers cured and may there be lasting prosperity len Diaz taught her the Hours after her arriv- and peace. (if any) to: Almighty and eternal God, You know basics of weightlifting. al, and in a virtual cour- the longings of our hearts and You pro- She enrolled at the tesy call at Malacanang, “Letter to the Editor”, tect our rights in your goodness, watch Zamboanga University to President Rodrigo Duterte over those in authority, so that people Leyte Samar Daily Express. everywhere may enjoy freedom, security take up c omputer science, announced the P 3 Mil- and peace. but dropped out of school lion Cash Reward to Gold We ask this through our Lord Jesus They may be edited for length Pray the Holy Rosary daily to continue her weight- Medalist Hidilyn Diaz, Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns and clarity for world peace and conversion of sinners with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, lifting training. . plus a fully-furnished (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. 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Republic of the Philippines EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED Department of Transportation and AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS Communication OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE NOTICE is hereby given that JOLAN S. LOBRIGO, an employee as an Auto Mechanic OF ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BERNARDO K. TORRES III extraju- LAND TRANSPORTATION SALE assigned in Burauen, Leyte of RUSI-RAMAS UYPITCHING SONS INC, executed an Affi- FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 10, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs davit of Loss that on July 19, 2021, I was tasked to deliver 3 booklets of the Official Receipts BOARD of the late SPS. EUGENIO MABANSAG Block 21 of the consolidation lots 5979-A and 5979-B, Psd 08-000857 situated at Barrio with used pieces bearing Stab # 178, #181 and 29, Series Numbers CR E18851-18900, CR Regional Office No. VIII AND NICOLASA CERDEÑA extrajudi- Tigbao, now Nulatula, Tacloban City containing an area of 190sq.m., more or less with Palo, Leyte cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated E19001-19050, CR E11406-11450, from our Dagami to Burauen Office. I discovered that TCT No. T-65789. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of MA. LYN M. SIL- over a parcel of unregistered land as cov- the said 3 booklets were already missing and accidentally fell while I was driving en route to VERIO as vendee of the above-described property free from liens and encumbrances. Per R8-EV/PA-PJ-2021-07-20142413 ered by TD/ARP No: 14-0007-00087 locat- Burauen to Dagami, Leyte along National Highway and notwithstanding any diligent efforts Doc No. 255, Page No. 52, Book No. I, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Jose Joannes S. Case No. VIII-2014-2413 ed at Brgy. Cabaywa, San Sebastian, Samar. Bagulaya. LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2021 A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed to look for it, the same could not be found anymore; I posted flyers and reported the said in favor of ALEX O. BABON married to incident to the Municipal Police Station of Dagami, Leyte. The said 3 OR booklets is now Application for Extension of Validity RONILA AUREA GAVIOLA-BABON as beyond recovery, hence considered lost for all legal intents and purposes and unfortunately EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE of a Certificate of Public Convenience vendees of the above-described property. no photocopy thereof was taken. The said 3 OR booklets were not confiscated by the author- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MA. ENGRACIA F. POTENTE AND to operate a PUJ Service Per Doc No. 17856, Page No. 81, Book No. ities for any violation of any law, rules and regulations neither was the same surrendered to ROQUE F. POTENTE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel XXIX, Series of 2021. Notary Public Pedro of land designated as Lot No. 1789 with an area of 164sq.m., located at Brgy. Naga-naga, M. Labid. LSDE: Aug 3, 10 & 17, 2021 any person or entity to secure the payment or performance of an obligation. I am executing ALAIN REEV M. JACA, Palo, Leyte under TD/ARP No. 08-30-0025-00594, PIN: 044-30-0025-006-67. A Deed of Applicant/s the foregoing to attest the veracity thereof for the purpose of establishing the loss of 3 OR Sale was executed in favor of ALMA POTENTE PALAÑA as vendee of the above-de- x------x SELF ADJUDICATION WITH booklets and for whatever legal purpose this may serve. Per Doc No. 431, Page No. 88, Book scribed property free from all liens and encumbrances. Per Doc No. 196, Page No. 38, NOTICE OF HEARING DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE No. XIII, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Aljim Denver Montallana Arcueno. Book No. IX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Gerian Marez Deladia Gannaban. Applicant is a grantee of a Reconsti- NOTICE is hereby given that MEL- LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2021 tuted Certificate of Public Convenience to VIN FERNANDEZ CERDON, heir of operate a PUJ Service for the transportation the late SPS. MARCELA AND JACINTO RA 9048/10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) of passengers and freight on the route: TA- CERDON executed a Deed of Self-Adjudi- Publication Notice CLOBAN CITY-SAN JOSE AIRPORT cation over a parcel of land covered under & VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) OCT No. P-40895 designated as Lot No. R.A. 10172 unit/s which Certificate is valid and subsist- 5842, C-13, Cad 655 containing an area Republic of the Philippines ing until SEPTEMBER 14, 2021. of 928sq.m., A Deed of Absolute Sale was OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR In the present application, applicant executed in favor of CECELIA FERNAN- DEZ MONDEJAR as vendee of a portion NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION request authority for extension of validity of measuring 144sq.m., from the above-de- Province of Northern Samar the said certificate using the same number scribed property. Per Doc No. 488, Page of unit/s. No. 61, Book No. XII, Series of 2004. No- MUNICIPALITY OF CAPUL NOTICE is hereby given that this tary Public Atty. Amita Honor-Barte. In Compliance with the publication require- application will be heard by this Board on LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 AUGUST 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at its ment and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circu- office of the above address. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION At least TEN (10) days prior to the lar No. 2003-1 Guidelines in the Implementation above date, applicant/s shall cause the WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 publication of this Notice of Hearing once SALE In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, in a newspaper of local circulation. (IRR R.A. 10172) Notice is hereby served to the NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of a notice is hereby served to the public that AGNES This application will be acted upon by the late SPS. FELIMON SENO AND GOR- public that HANZEL ROSCO MADEJA has filed with this Board on the basis of its records and GONIA JUNTO extrajudicially settled, MENTE CABASARES has filed with this Office a Pe- documentary evidence submitted by the partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel this office, a petition for correction of entry of sex tition for Correction of Clerical Error in her Certifi- parties, unless the Board deems it necessary of land situated at Brgy. Arado, Burauen, to receive additional documentary and/or Leyte containing an area of 4,863sq.m., from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live cate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 84-251 who oral evidence. assessed value at Php6,090.00. A Deed of WITNESS the Honorable Absolute Sale was executed in favor of birth of HANZEL ROSCO MADEJA at PAMBUJAN, was born on August 2, 1984 at Jubang St., Barangay GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, WENCESLAO J. SENO as vendee over the th NORTHERN SAMAR and whose parents are JOSE 1, Capul, Northern Samar and whose parents Regional Director, this 29 day of JULY, above-mentioned and all the improvements 2021. found thereon. Per Doc No. 584, Page No. BACHO MADEJA and ROSALINDA GALERO ROSCO. are PEDRITO GACO MENTE and NIMFA MAHUSAY 13, Book No. III, Series of 2021. Notary MENTE. (Sgd.) ATTY. GIL D. MENGULLO Public Virginia Brazil. Attorney IV LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Any person adversely affected by said petition Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not ADDENDUM TO THE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT may file his written opposition with this office not WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS later than August 16, 2021. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late HAROLD F. BALASOLLA extrajudi- later than August 15, 2021. cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 bank accounts with Philippine Veterans Bank described as; 1) Account No. 0000000-16063, Balance per Bank Record: $2,079.17; 2) Account No. 0052-348213-100, Balance per Bank Record: Php17,857.75 and heirs (Sgd.) FE S. ALEGRIA (Sgd.) PETRONILO C. CADACANG hereby WAIVED all share, claim and participation in the above-described money in favor of our grandmother, MILAGROS F. BALASOLLA. Per Doc No. 140, Page No. 30, Book Municipal Civil Registrar Municipal Civil Registrar No. IV, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Henecito F. Balasolla. LSDE: Aug. 3 & 10, 2021 LSDE: Aug. 3 & 10, 2021 LSDE: July 20, 27 & Aug 3, 2021 AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL Republic of the Philippines NOTICE is hereby given that GORGONIA B. MARTINADA, heir of the late FRAN- SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM CISCO E. MARTINADA executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a motor vehicle WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS ADJUDICATION BOARD described as; Make/Model: TOYOTA MINI BUS LITE-ACE, Engine No: 5K-1194804, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of Chassis No: KM30-9013118, Plate No: TTV677, Certificate of Registration No: 01728614. the late RUBEN TABAR extrajudicially Office of the Provincial Adjudicator A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of RUPERTO ARANDILA, JR. as vendee of the settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 3 Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City above-described property. Per Doc No. 277, Page No. 56, Book No. I, Series of 2021. bank deposits with LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES with Account Numbers: 1) Tel No. 888-5585 Notary Public Atty. Eric L. De Veyra, Jr. LSDE: July 20, 27 & Aug 3, 2021 1731-0813-16; 2) 1736-3548-41; 3) 1737- Email Address: [email protected] 0321-80 and heirs hereby WAIVED all EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE shares, claims, interests and participation NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. ELISEA NUEVAS AND BAR- over the above-described money unto TER- TOLOME C. NUEVAS extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel ESITA UY TABAR. Per Doc No. 146, Page NOTICE OF DECISION No. 31, Book No. I, Series of 2021. Notary of land designated as Lot 1137 Case 13, CAD 822-D situated at Brgy. Canmogsay, Tolosa, Public Atty. Allysa Ria C. Rañola. Leyte containing an area of 1,206sq.m., Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-66949. A LSDE: July 27, Aug 3 & 10, 2021 Deed of Sale was executed in favor of UNIE A. OLIMBERIO as vendee of the above-de- MANILA BANKING DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0003-2017 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT scribed parcel of land with no improvements thereon. Per Doc No. 149, Page No. 31, Book CORPORATION, No. IX, Series of 2021. Notary Public Yoko Carolyn C. Watanabe. OF ESTATE LSDE: July 20, 27 & Aug 3, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION of the late NELLY BELLE VILASCO x------x GENOTIVA extrajudicially settled, parti- Publication Notice tioned and adjudicated over a bank deposit with METROBANK - Palo Branch, Palo, RA 10172 Leyte with Savings Account No. 638-3- 63852860-7. Per Doc No. 096, Page No. Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0003- 21, Book No. VI, Series of 2021. Notary 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dis- NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Public Atty. Leah C. Caminong. LSDE: July 27, Aug 3 & 10, 2021 positive portion states: CCE-0013-2021 RA 10172 Date: 07 JUNE 2021 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT In Compliance with the publication requirement OF ESTATE WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of “WHEREFORE, decision is rendered ordering the Land Bank of the and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. the late FORTUNATA BACCOL extrajudi- Philippines (LBP) to pay the landowner or assignee or representatives 2013-1-Guidelines in the Implementation of Adminis- cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated the amount stated above in accordance with the existing laws and trative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Pabanog, Paranas, Samar desig- policies. Notice is hereby served to the public that nated as Lot 2361, Pls 658-D containing an area of 10,087sq.m., covered by OCT WILMAR PELEGRINO PINCA has filed with this Office a No. 9414. A Deed of Sale was executed in (name of document owner) favor of VICTOR O. MABULAC married to ARLENE MABULAC as vendees of a SO ORDERED. petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from portion consisting a 1/2 or 5,043sq.m., from “11 FEBRUARY 1987” to “11 NOVEMBER 1987” in the the above-described property free from all liens and encumbrances. Per Doc No. 176, DAR Provincial Office, Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City, 3 October certificate of live birth of WILMAR PELEGRINO PINCA Page No. 36, Book No. VII, Series of 2019. at the Municipality of LAOANG, NORTHERN SAMAR Notary Public Atty. Florimond C. Rous. 2019. and whose parents are ROSALINA CANO PELEGRINO LSDE: July 27, Aug 3 & 10, 2021 JUSTINIANO MODRIGO PINCA. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY SETTLEMENT Regional Adjudicator/ Any person adversely affected by said petition may NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of Provincial Adjudicator-Leyte” the late TIBURCIO C. CATUCOD extraju- file his/her written opposition with this office not later dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated than AUGUST 13, 2021. over a cash deposit with LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES - Catarman Branch, Account No: 1196128162. Per Doc No. (Sgd.) MANUEL D. ATENCIO 117, Page No. 93, Book No. 41, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Gorgonia F. Pi- MESALINA M. PAMAT City/Municipal Civil Registrar neda-Encina. Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: July 27 & Aug. 3, 2021 LSDE: July 27, Aug 3 & 10, 2021 LSDE: July 20, 27 & August 3, 2021 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD ADJUDICATION BOARD Office of the Provincial Adjudicator Office of the Provincial Adjudicator Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City Tel No. 888-5585 Tel No. 888-5585 Email Address: [email protected] Email Address: [email protected] NOTICE OF DECISION NOTICE OF DECISION

SPS. MARCELINO DEL SOCORRO DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0013-2017 SUSAN RUEDAS married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0012-2017 & CONCEPCION DEL SOCORRO, DESIDERIO RUEDAS, Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x

Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0013- Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0012- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dis- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dispositive portion states: positive portion states:

“WHEREFORE, finding that the computation is based on the “WHEREFORE, decision is rendered ordering the Land Bank of the existing laws and policies, the aforesaid amount is the valuation of Philippines (LBP) to pay the landowner or his legal heirs or representatives the land. the above-mentioned amount in accordance with existing laws, jurisprudence and policies. The Land Bank of the Philippines is directed to pay the said amount to SPS. MARCELINO DEL SOCORRO AND CONCEPCION DEL SOCORRO, or to any of their authorized representative, in accordance SO ORDERED. with existing laws and policies. DAR Provincial Office, Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City, 5 Novem- SO ORDERED. ber 2019.

17 September 2019. SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Regional Adjudicator/ RARAD/Provincial Adjudicator” Provincial Adjudicator (Leyte/Biliran)”

MESALINA M. PAMAT VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Clerk of the Adjudicator Regional Adjudicator LSDE: July 20, 27 & August 3, 2021 LSDE: July 20, 27 & August 3, 2021

REGINO BURCA married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0005-2017 ROSITA BURCA, DANIEL DULAY and DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0001-2017 Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION ANDRESA YAHOT, x------x Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x

Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0005- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dis- Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0001- positive portion states: 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dispositive portion states:

“WHEREFORE, as the computation by the Land Bank of the Philip- pines is based on the existing laws and policies, the aforesaid amount is the “WHEREFORE, the Land Bank of the Philippines is directed valuation of the land. to pay the landowners or their legal heirs or representatives the amount stated in accordance with existing laws, rules and policies. The Land Bank of the Philippines is directed to pay the landowner or authorized representative the aforesaid amount pursuant to existing laws and policies. SO ORDERED.

SO ORDERED. 03 October 2019. 4 October 2019. SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Regional Adjudicator/ Regional Adjudicator/ Provincial Adjudicator (Leyte/Biliran)” Provincial Adjudicator (Leyte/Biliran)”

VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Regional Adjudicator LSDE: July 20, 27 & August 3, 2021 Regional Adjudicator LSDE: July 20, 27 & August 3, 2021 Tuesday, August 3, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 9 Considering Academic Freeze P3.2-million livelihood projects BY: RIA LYNN C. CADION distributed in Northern Samar Along with the chal- the population is still push- es. This time, however, the TACLOBAN CITY- The The 96 beneficiaries were than 80 child laborers were lenges brought by the ing for academic freeze. Are parents need to take a much Department of Labor and identified and prioritized profiled, mostly out-of- COVID-19 pandemic, our teachers well-equipped greater role in guiding their Employment (DOLE) here based on the 2019 child labor school males aged 14 to 17, mental health issues both and ready for these types kids since the likelihood of in the region has recently profiling program in the two working in construction, on students and teachers of modalities? How can the meeting their teachers face- released over P3.2-million towns conducted by the pro- farming and other hazardous worth of livelihood projects vincial labor office. occupations, DOLE-Eastern are highlighted, which lessons be delivered effi- to-face is very slim. to some 96 unemployed and In surveys conducted be- Visayas reported. resulted in the call for ac- ciently and effectively? How For sure there will still disadvantaged workers from tween 2018 to 2019, more (RONALD O.REYES) ademic freeze. What is it will this affect the students’ be challenges that will arise the towns of Bobon and and should it be considered mental health and growth? as far as delivery of different Catarman, both in Northern Republic of the Philippines as an option to help the al- On the other hand, oth- learning modalities is con- Samar. DOLE-Northern Samar Local Civil Registry Office ready struggling education ers are still supportive of cerned. We must lean on Field Office provincial head Province of Leyte system in the country? the government’s decision the government’s reassur- Patria Bigcas said the Kabu- Municipality of Palo Academic freeze is the to abort academic freeze. ance that these challenges hayan projects were aimed temporary cancellation of What else will the learners will be addressed with ur- at helping the beneficiaries NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION the academic calendar in be doing in their homes gency. After all, the future create sources of livelihood for them to “adequately earn both public and private other than burying their of the next generation is on incomes needed for their In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. schools. This matter was faces on their gadgets? How the line. Para sa bata; para families.” 9048 and its compliance with the publication require- already rejected by the are they going to spend sa bayan. “The immediate and ment and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular long-term objectives of this Education Secretary Le- their time productively? (Note: The author is No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the onor Briones as it does not With all these factors con- a Master Teacher at the are to significantly reduce, if not eliminate, the incidence Administration Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on support the department’s sidered, the most viable MacArthur National High of child labor in the areas,” R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that direction towards learning option would be to contin- School, MacArthur, Leyte) the official said. MILDRED TOBOSO-PLAZUELA have filed with continuity. Furthermore, ue with the formal class- The projects consisted of this office a Petition for correction of clerical error various Kabuhayan packages she reiterated that delaying of child’s Date of Birth from “MAY 20, 1967” to the school year would do PGNS helps build capacity of LGUs amounting to a maximum of P30,000 worth of tools, jigs, “MAY 30, 1967” in the certificate of live birth of MA. more harm than good to on the new GAD Information System raw materials, and other equip- ELENA TOBOSO PLAZUELA who was born on May the Filipino learners. CATARMAN, Northern LGUs to adopt the Gender ment for the approved Kabu- 30, 1967 at Palo, Leyte, Philippines and whose parents This decision to pursue hayan Starter kits, according to Samar-The Provincial Gov- and Development Plan and are Lino Plazuela and Mildred Toboso. the regional labor office. the opening of the school ernment of Northern Samar Budget Monitoring System year caused resistance They include sari-sari through the Gender and De- (GAD-PBMS) starting 2020, Store Kabuhayan package, Any person adversely affected by said petition may from students, parents, velopment Technical Work- a tool to monitor LGUs’ com- food-processing business, file his/her written opposition with this Office not later ing Group (GAD TWG) con- pliance to the implementa- stakeholders, and even rice-retailing, bakery produc- than ten (10) days. teachers. Despite the de- vened the municipal GAD tion of Gender and Devel- tion project, barbecue mak- partment’s assurance that focal persons on July 29-20, opment programs in their ing, fish vending, tailoring, 2021 to orient them on use of respective areas. (Sgd.) EDGAR Y. TAÑALA, J.D. different learning modali- welding, piggery and poultry Municipal Civil Registrar the new Gender and Devel- The GAD-PBMS is a raising, among others. LSDE: Aug. 3 & 10, 2021 ties are already in place to opment Information System. mechanism of the govern- cater the needs of diverse DILG Memorandum Cir- ment to ensure that gen- Republic of the Philippines cular no. 2020-105 mandated der-responsive initiatives are learners, a large portion of DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM mainstreamed in the LGUs’ EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE programs, projects and activ- ADJUDICATION BOARD WITH ABSOLUTE SALE ities, as provided under the Office of the Provincial Adjudicator NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BEATRIZ R. ROMO extrajudicially Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 properties described as 1) residential, house and Magna Carta of Women. To lot being a conjugal property located Brgy. Adela Heights, Gandara, Samar designated as ease reporting, LGUs, includ- Tel No. 888-5585 Lot No. 147-A, Cad 444-D having an area of 132sq.m., more or less covered by TCT No. ing provinces, were directed Email Address: [email protected] 14876, declared under ARP No. 2006-058-00187; 2) residential house being built therein declared under ARP No. 2006-058-00061 having an area of 40sq.m., A Deed of Absolute by DILG to submit their An- Sale was executed in favor of REX M. DELECTOR married to RUBY R. DELECTOR nual GAD Plan and Budget NOTICE OF DECISION as vendees of the 1/2 share of our mother from the above-described residential house and lot free from all liens and encumbrances. Per Doc No. 5911, Page No. 83, Book No. 383, see PGNS /page 13 ... Series of 2021. Notary Public Ma. Rowena L. Urot. Publication Notice LUISA MARIA TRINIDAD DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0029-2017 LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Republic Act No. 10172 VILLARINO, DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL Republic of the Philippines Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION PARTITION/SETTLEMENT Province of Samar x------x WITH SALE OF A PARCEL OF MUNICIPALITY OF CALBIGA AGRICULTURAL LAND Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar NOTICE is hereby given that heirs Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0029- of the late CARLOS ALGODON AND 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dis- PERLITO ALGODON extrajudicially NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a positive portion states: parcel of agricultural land located at Brgy. CCE-013-2021 RA 10172 Causwagan, MacArthur, Leyte designated as Lot No. 3102, Case 20, Cad 900 “WHEREFORE, as the computation by the Land Bank of the under OCT No. P-74634 with a total of In compliance with the publication requirement and Philippines is based on the existing laws and policies, the aforesaid 9,324sq.m., A Deed of Sale was execut- pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013- ed in favor of SPS. FELIPE PIGA AND 1, entitled, Guidelines in the Implementation of Ad- amount is the valuation of the land. DELIA PIGA as vendees of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 30, Page ministrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. No. 30, Page No. 7, Book No. 8, Series of 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that Mr. The Land Bank of the Philippines is directed to pay the landowner 2020. Notary Public Atty. Kenilma E. Pen. or authorized representative the aforesaid amount pursuant to existing LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Vilmar H. Ocasla has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of entry in Sex/Gender laws and policies. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL of Child from from “Female” to “Male”, in the Certifi- PARTITION/SETTLEMENT cate of Live Birth of VILMAR HOMERES OCASLA, SO ORDERED. WITH SALE OF A PARCEL who was born on 29 January 1986, at Polangi, Calbiga, OF AGRICULTURAL LAND Samar and whose parents are Virgilio Ocasla and Ma- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs rina Homeres. 07 November 2019. of the late AGUIDO CASTAÑARES AND JACINTA CASTAÑARES extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicat- Any person claiming interest or may be adversely SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY ed over a parcel of land designated under affected by said petition may within ten (10) calendar Lot No. 6414-P, TD No. 08-30-002-00047 Regional Adjudicator/ with a total area of 8,034sq.m., A Deed of days file his written opposition with this Office. Provincial Adjudicator (Leyte/Biliran)” Sale was executed in favor of SPS. AG- NES MONGE BARONDA AND IRWIN BARONDA as vendees of the above-de- Issued this 28th day of July 2021, at the Office of scribed parcel of land under TD No. 08- the Municipal Civil Registrar, Municipal Hall Calbiga, 30-0022-00047 from the above-described Samar. parcel of land. Per Doc No. 382, Page No. 78, Book No. 8, Series of 2021. Notary (Sgd.) MARIO D. CABUJAT VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Public Atty. Kenilma E. Pen. Municipal Civil Registrar LSDE: Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2021 LSDE: August 3 & 10, 2021 LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Regional Adjudicator 10 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Tuesday, August 3, 2021

MELINDA SALAZAR, DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0026-2017 ROMUALDO CABALONA and DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0054-2017 MATILDE MARAVE CABALONA, Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x

Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0026- Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0054- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dis- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dispositive portion states: positive portion states:

“WHEREFORE, decision is rendered ordering the Land Bank of “WHEREFORE, decision is rendered ordering the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) to pay the landowner or his legal heirs or the Philippines (LBP) to pay the landowner or his legal heirs or representatives the amount stated above in accordance with the existing representatives the amount stated above in accordance with the existing laws and policies. laws and policies.

SO ORDERED. SO ORDERED.

DAR Provincial Office, Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City, 2 October DAR Provincial Office, Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City, 03 2019. December 2019.

SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Regional Adjudicator/ Regional Adjudicator/ Provincial Adjudicator-Leyte” Provincial Adjudicator (Leyte/Biliran)”

MESALINA M. PAMAT VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Clerk of the Adjudicator Regional Adjudicator LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021

FE CECILIA PAZ, DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0056-2017 ANDRES CABUGOY, DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0035-2017

Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x

Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0035- Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0056- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dis- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dispositive portion states: positive portion states: “WHEREFORE, as the computation by the Land Bank of the Philippines is based on the existing laws and policies, the aforesaid “WHEREFORE, decision is rendered ordering the Land Bank of amount is the valuation of the land. the Philippines (LBP) to pay the landowner or his legal heirs or representatives the amount stated above in accordance with the existing The Land Bank of the Philippines is directed to pay the landowner laws and policies. or his authorized representative the aforesaid amount pursuant to existing laws and policies. SO ORDERED. SO ORDERED. DAR Provincial Office, Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City, 2 October 2019. 24 October 2019

SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Regional Adjudicator/ Regional Adjudicator/ Provincial Adjudicator (Leyte/Biliran)” Provincial Adjudicator-Leyte”

MESALINA M. PAMAT VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Regional Adjudicator Tuesday, August 3, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 11 NSPPO receives Medal of MGB-08 completes 1:50,000 scale geological Heroism from RD PRO 8 CAMP CARLOS DO F DE JESUS, Region- mapping of Hilongos Quadrangle DELGADO, CATAR- al Director during the The Mines and Geo- scale geologic map with an MAN, Northern Samar- flag-raising ceremony at sciences Bureau Regional accompanying technical Five members of the the Police Regional Office Office No. 08 has recent- report. Northern Samar Police 8. ly completed the 1:50,000 For the year 2021, MGB Provincial Office received Northern Samar top scale geological mapping of Regional Office No. 8 has ‘Medalya ng Kadakilaan’ cop is grateful for the said the Hilongos Quadrangle five (5) target quadrangles for their exemplary acts the recognition as it will (Sheet 3951-III). in the region, namely: San of courage, gallantry, and build positive perception Based on the prelimi- Francisco, Catbalogan, nary results from the field- Hilongos, Plaridel and leadership in the call of of the public towards the work and the review of Hingatungan. These quad- duty. PNP, and will boost the related literature, the Hilon- rangles cover portions of The medals were con- morale of its personnel. gos Quadrangle is under- the Provinces of Samar, ferred to PCol. Arnel “This recognition is a lain by four main lithologic Leyte and Southern Leyte. J.Apud, PLt. Col.Eddie boost on our morale as units. Arranged from oldest MGB-08 has completed G.Esidera, PMajor Seth we continue our efforts to youngest, they are: the three (3) out of the five (5) the extraction of gold, cop- it was only in 2016 that a Mark d. Alob, PLt. Nim- against anti-criminali- metamorphosed sedimen- targets, to date. per, and silver within the systematic implementation rod R.Holares, and PCpl. ty operations toward the tary and volcanic rocks quadrangle that also covers The quadrangle geo- intruded by diorite, the di- of the project was done. logic mapping activities Emilio C Tizon, Jr. peaceful and safe com- parts of the adjacent Sogod Quadmapping aims to: Said operatives played munity. This award also orite-gabbro layered intru- and Plaridel Quadrangles. for the Hilongos Quadran- sive, the Middle Miocene a) identify and delineate gle (Sheet 3951-III) was important roles in the merits the efforts of my The MPSA applications the different rocks, min- limestone deposits, and the have a total area of 13,817.72 conducted by technical arrest of four suspects men on the ground who Upper Miocene sequences eralization, and geologic personnel from the Geo- known to be gun sup- gallantly serve and protect hectares, of which, roughly structures; b) determine re- of marine clastics and sed- 55.41% or 7,656.75 hect- sciences Division of MGB pliers of Bangsamoro Is- our countrymen against imentary rocks. lationship between different RO8 from June 15 to July 2, ares are within the Hilongos types of rocks and its ages, lamic Freedom Fighters lawless elements,” PCol. Based on the Mining Quadrangle. One (1) Explo- 2021. The survey team was and other local terrorist Apud said. (PR) Tenements Control Map geologic structures and composed of Brent James ration Permit, which covers mineralization; c) propose groups in Mindanao. issued by the Mines and E. Dayao (Senior Geolo- roughly 252.3 hectares, has a model on the geological The operation also Geosciences Bureau in June also been granted for the gist), Celes Emilio D. Sia 2021, there are seven (7) and tectonic evolution of (Geologist II), Sofronio B. led to the recovery of 36 quarrying of rock aggre- the target areas; and d) con- high-powered guns and operating Industrial Sand gates. Cesar (Geologic Aide), and and Gravel extraction sites tribute and update the cur- Luciano M. Redondo, Jr. ammunition at Port Bal- Quadrangle Geologic within the Hilongos Quad- rent database of the study (Driver). wharteco, Brgy. Looc l, Mapping is one of the core areas. The final output of rangle which has a total area projects of MGB. It has (CELESTE FAITH S. DE Allen, Northern Samar of roughly 102.67 hectares. the activity is the produc- LA CRUZ/PR) been implemented by MGB tion of the updated 1:50,000 on July 28, 2021. In addition, there are three since mid-1950s. However, Said medal was award- (3) applications for Miner- ed by PBGEN RONAL- al Production Agreements (MPSAs) under review for Leyte villages take part in Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD wiping out NPA: Army Office of the Provincial Adjudicator TACLOBAN CITY – the most trusted person in concerned government Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City The provincial task force a community, Cadil said. agencies and local govern- Tel No. 888-5585 to end local communist With village officials ment units to be addressed Email Address: [email protected] armed conflict (ELCAC) taking an active role, Cadil accordingly. has been raising the capa- said it is now easier to con- The weakening of NPA NOTICE OF DECISION bility of village officials in vince NPA fighters and in Leyte is a result of a Leyte for them to help com- supporters in villages to whole-of-nation approach VICENTE SUICO married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0067-2017 pletely rid communities abandon the communist by linking arms between ISABEL ACHAS, LV-0801-0059-2018 from the influence of the ideology. basic service providers Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION New People’s Army (NPA). On July 23, seven young from the central govern- x------x The communist terrorist NPA recruits in Mahaplag, ment, community partic- VICENTE SUICO, DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0016-2018 group’s effort to regain their Leyte surrendered to mem- ipation groups from the Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION former strongholds in the bers of barangay task force local governments, and the province prompted the task ELCAC after doing errands security sector from the Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0067-2017, force to step up the infor- for the rebels for one year. military and police. LV-0801-0059-2018 and LV-0801-0016-2018, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was mation drive among village The official said all the In support of the fight rendered by this office, the dispositive portion states: officials who are members 1,393 villages in Leyte have against NPA, several lo- “WHEREFORE, the Land Bank of the Philippins is hereby directed to pay of the barangay (village) formed task force ELCAC cal government units have the Landowner Vicente Suico or his legal heirs in the following amounts to wit: task force ELCAC. through resolutions issued formed their task force “The barangay ELCAC by their respective local ELCAC operationalizing 1. ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY & is proven effective with peace and order commit- Executive Order 70 is- 94/100 (Php179,240.94) as valuation for the 7.9073 portion of Lot No. 1124-A to the community officials tee and local development sued by President Rodrigo Q, ST, V, W, X, & Y covered by TCT-4218, the land subject of LV-0801-0067-2017; are now addressing issues council. Duterte on Dec. 4, 2018. 2. FORTY SIX THOUSAND FOURTEEN PESOS & 32/100 (Php46,014.32) as being exploited by the The village task force The directive also in- valuation for the 1.9090 portion of Lot No. 10126-A,B,C,D,E,G & I covered by TCT- Communist Party of the is primarily tasked to take stitutionalizes a “whole- 4220 which is the subject of LV-0801-0016-2018; Philippines-NPA-Nation- an active role in the im- of-nation approach” in 3. FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX & 18/100 al Democratic Front. They plementation of retooled attaining an inclusive and (Php55,186.18) as valuation of 2.3536 hectare portion of Lot No. 10128 are now equipped with the community support pro- sustainable peace. A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H & I covered by TCT T-4221, which the land subject of LV-0801-0059- right information regarding gram (RCSP), ensure active The Communist Party 2018. deception being employed participation of villagers in of the Philippines-NPA, by the communist terrorist RCSP, ensure the delivery which has been waging a SO ORDERED. group,” said Capt. Kaharu- of basic services, provide five-decade armed struggle DAR, Provincial Office, Sto. Niño Ext., Tacloban City, 2 October 2019. din Cadil, Philippine Army intelligence information, against the government is 802nd Infantry Brigade and guarantee the sustain- listed as a terrorist organi- SGD VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY spokesperson, in a phone ability of RCSP. zation by the United States, Regional Adjudicator/ interview Thursday. RCSP is a strategy that the European Union, the Provincial Adjudicator-Leyte” Through the local task deploys teams to identify United Kingdom, Austra- force, concerns of commu- issues and concerns in re- lia, Canada, New Zealand, MESALINA M. PAMAT nities are now properly ad- mote communities threat- and the Philippines. dressed since the task force ened by the NPA. These (SARWELL Q. MENIANO/ LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Clerk of the Adjudicator is chaired by village chief, issues will be raised to the PNA) 12 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, August 3, 2021

JUAN V. DELANTAR married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0078-2017 EMELIA GO-MONTEJO DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0074-2017 JUANITA GARGANERA, Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x

Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0078- Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0074- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dis- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dispositive portion states: positive portion states:

“WHEREFORE, decision is rendered ordering the Land Bank of “WHEREFORE, the Land Bank of the Philippines is hereby directed the Philippines (LBP) to pay the landowner or his legal heirs or to pay Emelia Go-Montejo or her legal heirs or representative the amount representatives the amount stated above in accordance with the existing of Five Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-One 4/100 laws and policies. (P565,361.48) as compensation of her 14.7282 hectares, with Lot No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 covered by TCT No. T-239, located at Brgy. San Agustin, SO ORDERED. Babatngon, Leyte

DAR Provincial Office, Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City, 17 SO ORDERED. September 2019. DAR Provincial Office, Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City, No- SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY vember 05, 2019. Regional Adjudicator/ Provincial Adjudicator Leyte” SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Regional Adjudicator/ Provincial Adjudicator Leyte”

MESALINA M. PAMAT VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Regional Adjudicator

CRISPIN MALQUEZ married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0077-2017 GERARDO S. ESPINA and DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0058-2017 JUANA JAVIER, ASUNCION S. ESPINA, Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x

Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0077- Notice is hereby given that a decision in DARAB Case No. LV-0801-0058- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dis- 2017, For: Fixing of Just Compensation was rendered by this office, the dispositive portion states: positive portion states:

“WHEREFORE, finding that the computation is based on the existing “WHEREFORE, as the computation by the Land Bank of the laws and policies, the aforesaid amount is the valuation of the land. Philippines is based on the existing laws and policies, the aforesaid amount is the valuation of the land. The Land Bank of the Philippines is directed to pay the said amount to CRISPIN MALQUEZ JR. in accordance with existing laws and policies. The Land Bank of the Philippines is directed to pay the landowner or his authorized representative the aforesaid amount pursuant to SO ORDERED. existing laws and policies.

16 September 2019. SO ORDERED.

SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY 03 December 2019. Regional Adjudicator/ Provincial Adjudicator Leyte/Biliran” SGD. VIRGILIO L. ROSACAY Regional Adjudicator/ Provincial Adjudicator (Leyte/Biliran)”

MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 LSDE: August 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Clerk of the Adjudicator Tuesday, August 3, 2021 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 13

Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico “Mic” L. Petilla turned over one unit emergency service vehicle to Kananga Mayor Manuel Vicente Torres Rama on July 26, 2021 with PDRRMO Engr. Arvin Monge as a witness. The turn overv was held at the New Government Office in Candahug, Palo, Leyte. (Gina P. Gerez)

have been administered. 36,285 with total recover- Additional... “329,659 or 75.88 per- ies at 34,518 total deaths at Alleged rebel supporter nabbed ...from Page 1 cent of the 434,424 allocat- 421 and total active cases at Leyte. ed first doses have already 1,346. in Borongan City for illegal Malibago said that of the been administered. While allocated Pfizer vaccines, 61.28 percent of the second PGNS... firearms, explosives 84 vials or 504 doses are for doses have already been ...from Page 9 Dulag which will be admin- TACLOBAN CITY-Po- Baldono of the Regional Meanwhile, an Army administered, equating to and Accomplishment Re- istered for the 1st and 2nd 178,892 administered dos- lice and military personnel Trial Court- Branch 2 dated personnel was killed and ports online through the dose, 100 vials or 600 doses es,” it said. apprehended a 46-year-old July 13, 2021, police said in two others were injured af- GAD PBMS. for Palo town for the 1st and The target population for Christine dela Rosa, alleged rebel supporter the report. ter suspected rebels waylaid 2nd dose, while the remain- A1 or the Frontline Health DILG Northern Samar in Borongan City after a Baldono did not recom- them in Barangay Dolores, ing doses are to be allocated Workers have met the 100 GAD Focal Person, served warrant was issued for his mend bail to the accused Las Navas, Northern Samar to Ormoc City. percent coverage rate, 23.84 as resource speaker during arrest for unlawful posses- for alleged violation of Thursday morning. Malibago added that the percent for A2 or Senior the training, with GAD fo- sion of firearms and explo- Presidential Decree 1866, as The slain soldier was vaccines are to be adminis- Citizens, 28.49 percent for cal persons from Northern sives. amended by Republic Act identified as Staff Sergeant tered to priority group A1 A3 or Adults with Comor- Samar’s first district and their IT staff as participants. The accused, Cesar(RA) 9516 (Unlawful Man- Leopoldo Omanito Jr. while to A3. bidities, and 5.2 percent for Prior to Dulag and Palo, Another batch of the Agosto Palce, was arrested ufacture, Sales, Acquisition, the wounded were Corpo- A4 or the Economic Front- the city of Ormoc was cho- liners, the regional health same training will follow, around 5 pm last July 29, Disposition, Importation or rals Jason Bautista and RJ with GAD focal persons sen in June as pilot site for department reported. 2021, in Barangay Song- Possession of an Explosive Solayao, all from 83rd Mil- Pfizer vaccination in the from the province’s sec- As of Monday, the re- ond district as participants. co by virtue of a warrant or Incendiary Device) and itary Intelligence Company. region by the National Task gion’s total number of (RONALD O. REYES) (Northern Samar Provin- issued by Judge Nathaniel RA 8294. Force against Covid-19 COVID-19 cases is at cial Information Office) Vaccine Cluster. DPWH Eastern Samar joins the 7th As of Sunday, East- are considered Delta vari- ern Visayas has received LGUs...... from Page 1 ant. Annual Arbor Day celebration a total of 829,920 doses of Borongan City Mayor The Department of ticipated in the activity. “We know that trees Covid-19 vaccines. belonging to the A4 cate- Jose Ivan Dayan Agda has Some 352 sites were also Public Works and High- District Engineer Ma. are very important nowa- gory or frontliners in the also issued an order to ad- conducting Covid-19 vacci- ways – Eastern Samar Margarita C. Junia said in days especially that we are economic sector are now minister vaccine to indi- nation in Eastern Visayas. advised to get the vaccine District Engineering Of- an interview that refor- facing climate change. So, The regional health de- viduals who are not listed to halt further spread of the fice joined the City En- estation activity is a pay- now let’s plant trees. Let us partment said 99.88 percent but are within the city’s vironmental and Natural back time to mother na- help the City of Borongan of the available doses have virus as the DOH has earli- vaccination area. Resources Office (CEN- ture since it is unavoidable combat climate change. been distributed, equating er confirmed of nine Delta In Tacloban City, mo- RO) in commemorating that sometimes in the con- The numbers of planted to 725,489 out of 726,350 variant cases in the prov- bile vaccination was also the 7th Annual Arbor struction of roads, trees trees don’t matter, what doses received, as of July 29. ince one of whom died on introduced last week to Day Celebration through were cut and removed. matters is that we are do- A total of 508,551 doses July 3 due to complications ensure elderlies who are a tree planting activity “So, every year, we make ing something to help the of lung cancer. sick could receive the in Brgy. Can-abong Wa- sure to actively participate future generation,” Pombo ed physical distancing Gov. Ben Evardone, in vaccine to ensure that the tershed, Brgy. Borongan in the Annual Arbor Day shared. while the activity was be- his Facebook post on Mon- city’s number of vaccinat- City on July 30, 2021. Celebration of the City En- Environmental Spe- ing held. day, said that some close ed people could increase. “The Local Arbor Day vironmental and Natural cialist Pombo also men- The observance of Ar- contacts of a Delta variant A 45-year old woman Committee chose to hold Resources Office to give tioned that the event will bor Day is in compliance carriers were tested positive from this city was earlier the tree planting activity back to the environment be a morning and after- with Department Mem- for COVID-19. confirmed to have the Del- in Cabong Watershed to and to any activities that noon tree planting activity orandum Circular No. 41 “The Provincial Health ta variant. sustain the cleanliness of promotes conservation of to manage the number of series of 2012 and pursu- Office has confirmed the The DOH earlier asked the water source through nature,” said DE Junia. participants. CENRO only ant to the Republic Act No. presence of a local Delta the LGUs in the region to reforestation, which is a Environmental Spe- allowed two participants 10176 “An Act Reviving variant transmission in Bo- ramp up their vaccination very big factor,” CENRO cialist Carlo Emmanuel for each government agen- the Observance of Arbor rongan City after 11 -- 4 first campaign amid the detec- – Environmental Espe- S. Pombo said in an in- cy to avoid overcrowding. Day by authorizing the and 7 second generation tion of the Delta variant in cialist Carlo Emmanuel S. terview that the Arbor CENRO also encour- Local Government the Re- contacts of a Delta variant the region. Pombo said. Day Celebration is being aged all the participants sponsibilities for Celebrat- carrier-- were tested posi- With more people get- A total of 500 mahoga- commemorated annually to follow the minimum ing the Day for Tree Plant- tive in the past few days. ting the vaccine, spread of ny seedlings were planted to show the local govern- health protocol, such as ing as an Annual Event”. According to PHO, the COVID-19 could some- (IRMA BALLETE,PIO protocol is that all active by the different government’s concern to the envi- wearing of facemask and STAFF) how be addressed, the ment agencies who par- ronment. maintaining recommend- positive cases in Borongan see LGUs /page 14 ... 14 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, August 3, 2021 640-meter FMR in Oras, E. Samar now serviceable to the public Blended learning in the New Normal BY: REYNALDO M.ORAL, Jr. The COVID-19 pan- because of the restrictions, 87% of teachers, based on demic forced everyone this approach aims to com- a DepEd survey, who own around the world to change bine or “blend” two forms computers or laptops, do how things are normally of alternative learning mo- not have internet access. done. dalities – online and modu- On top of that 13% of the One of the most affected lar, to name a few. respondents do not have institutions is the country’s According to the Social laptops or computers, at education system. Even be- Weather Stations (SWS) all. Nevertheless, DepEd fore the pandemic begun, survey released in March is committed to improve it’s no secret that the edu- 2021, 89% of Filipino fam- the implementation of the cation system in the Philip- ilies whose children are en- blended learning system, pines is already struggling. rolled in the present school especially in the upcoming Despite the series of chal- year (SY 2020-2021), blend- school year. lenges, the Department of ed learning is way more Trainings and work- Education (DepEd) made challenging than traditional shops are already in place, a huge effort to ensure that or face-to-face setup. The as well as the procurement the needs of the learners are learners are required to of the necessary references met. study by themselves, but, and materials. It is import- Hence, the implementa- more often than not, the ant to note that DepEd em- tion of the so-called “blend- parents take on the role of phasizes the importance of ed learning.” teachers. having a more solid blended The concept of blended On the other side of the learning system for the sake learning, albeit unconven- spectrum, educators also of the future of the coun- tional, is not a new meth- face the same challenges in try’s learners and the next od in the teaching-learning implementing the blend- generation of Filipinos. process as far as its usage ed learning setup, partic- (Note: The author in the Philippines is con- ularly in the information is a Teacher III of the Department of Pub- Meanwhile, the baran- Eastern Samar, said during cerned. Since the learners communication technol- MacArthur National High lic Works and Highways gay captain of Bagacay in- an interview that the newly are forced to stay at home ogy (ICT) infrastructure. School, MacArthur, Leyte) (DPWH) Eastern Samar formed Congw. Abunda concreted road is a big help District Engineering Office that there is still more than to them especially during LGUs... government of Borongan,” ...from Page 13 Rebel.. (ESDEO) has completed a one kilometer of roads from health emergencies. ...from Page 3 he said in a statement. 640-meter Farm to Market the end of the new FMR “Dara hini nga kalsada, DOH said. He also called on the Road (FMR) in Brgy. Dalid to barangay Bagacay that dire na halaba iton mal- “The public is asked to Lt. Col.Oliver Alvior, rebels who still continue leading to Brgy. Bagacay in still needs to be concreted. agay nga amon pag aagian,” get (the) vaccinate and co- commanding officer of to fight against the gov- Oras, Eastern Samar. He disclosed that they only [Because of this concreted ordinate with your respec- 78th IB, has expressed his ernment to surrender. A ribbon cutting of the carry their products on-foot road, we don’t need to walk tive local government units grief on the death of the “We strongly urge you FMR projects was held on because of trail way road. on lengthy muddy road for your master listing and rebel, said to be on his 20s, to lay down your arms July 23, 2021 which were Congresswoman Maria anymore], Maria Jaide Gra- schedule in order to get as he promised of a decent and submit yourselves to attended by Congress- Fe R. Abunda said during fil said. the maximum protection burial for him. the government before a woman Mari Fe R. Abun- the ribbon cutting event She also said during the against the severe form of “I extend my most pro- needless bloodshed hap- da, officials from DPWH that the FMR project is re- interview that she is real- COVID-19,”Dr.Exuperia found sympathy to the pens. Your families are ESDEO and barangay of- ally a big help to the local ly thankful to the govern- Sabalberino, health region- family of the slain rebel. waiting for you to live a ficials of the benefited -ba farmers and residents of ment agency for the FMR al director, said. Rest assured that he will peaceful life with them”, rangays. Dalid and Bagacay. project because they can “None of us is safe until be given a decent burial Alvior said. According to DPWH The representative of now use motorcycles, tricy- everyone is safe,”she added. through the help of the city (JOEY A. GABIETA) ESDEO Assistant District the lone district of Eastern cles and truck during their The DOH said that as Engineer Domcelio Na- Samar also promised that health emergencies and also of July 30, 329,659 individ- tividad, the FMR project she will help local residents in transporting their farm uals across the region have has a length of 640 meters, of Bagacay to complete the products. received the jabs of which width of 5 meters and has concreting of the remaining The road project started 178,892 of them adminis- drainage and slope protec- unpaved road in the up- its construction on March tered of the second shots. tion. coming funding year. 13, 2021 and was com- On Monday (August 2), “This farm-to-market Maria Jaide Grafil, a res- pleted June 15 of the same the region has 75 new cas- road project is a partner- ident of Brgy. Bagacay, Oras year.(IRMA BALLETE,PIO es, pushing Eastern Visayas ship between Depart- STAFF/PR) total COVID-19 cases to ment of Public Works and ELECTRONIC 36,285 with 421 deaths. Highways and the De- (JOEY A. GABIETA) partment of Agriculture BINGO with total project cost of Today is your lucky day!!! P 9,778,641.42 under DA Try your Luck, Relax and Feel the Excitement of the FY 2020,” said Engr. Nativ- Games...! idad. Just play it...a big Round Top The assistant head of Jackpots Awaits You... DPWH ESDEO also dis- Enjoy and have more fun... 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