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VOL. XXXI NO. 033 TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN Suicide now considered as a mental illness Archdiocese eases suicide burial rule JOEY A. GABIETA TACLOBAN CITY- Suicide victims within the Archdiocese of Palo in Leyte could now have their last Mass rites at the Church. This after the priests in Father Chris Arthur Mili- gathering or presbyterium house of the suicide victim the archdiocese, headed tante, spokesperson of the held on April 11. or at the cemetery. by Archbishop John Du, archdiocese, said. According to Militante, “But the archdiocese de- agreed to ‘relax’ their rule Fr. Militante said that while those who died could cided to relax this rule and on no person who died due this change of position by still receive the requiem will now afford a Church to suicide would be given the archdiocese on the is- mass, this is not held inside mass for those who died a Mass inside the church, sue was agreed during their the church but either in the due to suicide during our presbyterium held last MASS RITES. Suicide victims within the Archdiocese of Thursday (April 11). It’s Leyte can be given a Mass rites inside a Church, a devia- because of new studies or tion from the old tradition of the Catholic Church prohibit- ing them to be given the last rites. The change of position see Archdiocese /page 9 ... was disclosed by Father Chris Arthur Militante, communi- cation officer of the archdiocese. Church asks faithful to observe the death and passion of Jesus Christ Police, DOT issues advisories during the Holy Week TACLOBAN CITY – The regional offices of the Department of Tourism and see Police /page 7 ...

GO, Bong Go! GO, Bong Go! - Senatorial candidate Bong Go warmly applauded by thousands in the streets of Cagayan de Oro. The Archdiocese of Palo asks the faithful to observe the Holy Week by reflecting on the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Photo shows the faithful having their palm fronds blessed by Fr. Senate seat should uplift Raymund Mazo, parish priest of Saint Jude Parish on Sunday (April 14). people’s lives – Bong Go CAGAYAN DE ORO ident Rodrigo Duterte. Go was also mobbed by CITY - Former Special As- “Ipagpapatuloy ko yung adoring supporters when he sistant to the President and pagbabagong sinimulan decided to eat in a carinder- 2019 senatorial candidate niya, kampanya laban sa ia at the Cogon Market here Christopher Lawrence kriminalidad, kampanya after his motorcade around “Bong” Go on Friday said laban sa corruption sa go- the city. Chants of “Go! a Senate seat should be uti- byerno, kampanya laban sa Bong Go! Go! Bong Go!” lized to help uplift the lives iligal na droga. Susugpuin echoed at the market when of the Filipino people. talaga namin ang iligal na the customers realized the The former SAP made droga. Kasama ko dito si former SAP was taking his the statement after going PangulongDuterte. Tutu- meal at one of the eateries. around the city in a mo- lungan ko siya dito sa tat- “Salamat po sa mainit na torcade where he received long yan at salayuning ma- pagsalubong sa amin, kas- enthusiastic welcome from bigyan ng mas magandang ing init ng panahon ngay- the residents. He also kinabukasan ang mga Pili- on.Nakakawala ng pagod vowed to continue the pro- pino,” Go said in an ambush see Senate /page 6 ... grams and policies of Pres- interview. Paid for by: Doc. Adaline M. Grafil , Tacloban City 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, April 16, 2019

In Biliran Women candidates square off for mayoralty post; a first in the history of the town

CAIBIRAN, Biliran- en to run for elective posi- iran, said. This small and remote tions as they are also advo- Maderazo,60, is confi- town could be setting an cating GAD (gender and dent that it will be a wom- election record of sort. development) for women an who will emerge as the For the first time on equality. winner in the mayoralty its political history, three In Eastern Visayas, there race. women are running for are 836 women candidates “I’m sure of that. (He) the post of mayor, squar- who are seeking for elective is a weak candidate,” she ing off with a lone man posts up for grabs in the said, referring to Visbal. candidate. forthcoming May 13 elec- For Vice Mayor Delan- The women mayor- tions. te, she is also counting her alty candidates are the The number, however, is young age to get the votes incumbent vice may- comparatively small com- of young women of their or, Rhodessa Delante; pare to the 2,555 men can- town. Hyundai’s new car model Reina being unveiled in Tacloban City on April 12. Yolanda Maderazo, the didates in the region who “I really hope to get (RONALD O.REYES) sister of outgoing mayor are also running for posts their votes as I knew that Eulalio Maderazo, who for governor, congressman, they want to see a young is her running-mate; and board members, mayor, leader like me who will Judith Go, sister of for- vice mayor and councilors. lead our town to progress,” Hyundai Tacloban is bullish mer vice mayor Naricres For Vice Mayor Delante, she said. Go. she is glad that there are It was learned that the The lone man candi- more women who are run- town has only produced on 2 brand new car releases date in the crowded may- ning for the mayor of their two women mayors: Erlin- While Belleza said oralty race is Eddie Vis- TACLOBAN CITY— and exceed expecta- town. da Reyes, who served dur- that the 2018 Philippine bal, a retired fire officer. Alexander Ray Belleza, tions. The economic She said that the women ing the remaining years of branch manager of automotive sales stood landscape shows to be Wilson Ginagate, as- are now more aware that the Marcos dictatorship, Hyundai Tacloban, is high amidst a backdrop more optimistic, you sistant elections officer of they could do what men and Floresca Delante, who positive on the upcom- of uncertainty with can expect more from the town, said that this is could do, running the affair served from 2007 to 2010. ing sales of their com- higher excise taxes on us in 2019,” said Belleza, the first time that more of a local government. Incidentally, both pany’s two new model fuel and vehicles, Hyun- quoting Ma. Fe Perez- women are gunning for Delanate,34 and a moth- women are relatives to cars Hyundai Accent dai manages to hang on Agudo, the Hyundai the top post of Caibiran, er to two young girls, said Vice Mayor Delante, a for- and Reina. comfortably to third Asia Resources Inc. a fifth class town (annual that she believes that she mer beauty queen. Reyes “Our target is to sell spot with an 8.8 % mar- (HARI) president and ket share. income: P102 million) could get women’s votes, an is an aunt while Floresca is 50 units per month in chief executive officer. “Sales figures often with a voting population Tacloban,” Belleza said A stylish subcom- observation shared by Mad- her mother. play a huge role in por- of 16,625 registered vot- during the unveiling of pact sedan with practi- erazo. For Janet Go, a regis- the two models at the traying the current rel- cal features, Reina has ers. And obviously, the wom- tered voter, said that she Robinsons Mall in Abu- evance of a branch to its 1.4-liter petrol engine “This year’s race is en candidates are banking does not really consider cay on Friday (April 12). consumers. It is simply with class-leading pow- very interesting, if not on the votes of women, the gender of the candi- “Hyundai Tacloban a variable that speaks er at 95 PS for quicker (historical) as there are saying they have programs date when she vote. never ceases to address in accordance with its maneuverability. three women running intended for them like live- “It’s more on their the necessities of Region numbers,” he said. With its sleek and for mayor and only one lihood so they would not programs and what they 8’s motorists to their In 2018, Hyun- more solid design, the man,” Ginagate said. depend so much on their intend to do to help the satisfaction. Hyundai dai rendered a total of all-new Hyundai Ac- 35,401 units sold which Based on their record, husbands, in particular. people of the town,” the Tacloban effort to strive cent has two engine op- was driven by car the there are 8,206 women in to be relevant in the au- tions: the 1.4-liter gas “They knew that if a 30-year old woman said, models Kona, Tucson, the town who are regis- tomotive industry in the engine making 100 PS woman would lead them, declining to say who will region continues,” the Grand Starex, H-100, and 132 Nm of torque tered voters, lower by 213 they could be assured that receive her precious vote manager added. and Accent. and 1.6-liter CRDI with that of their male they will be in good hands. among the three women According to Belleza, “The uncertaintymaking 128 PS and 260 counterparts. They are more comfortable mayoralty candidate. Hyundai has proven its faced in the automotive Nm of torque. According to him, the to have a woman leader, I The other candidates, constant relevance, giv- industry for the year, (RONALD O. REYES/ Commission on Elec- guess,” Maderazo, a retired Go and Visbal, were not en the barriers such as Hyundai has proven it- LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) tions (Comelec) has been planning officer of the pro- available for their com- the rise of inflation rates self to weather the odds encouraging more wom- vincial government of Bil- ments. (JOEY A. GABIETA) and significant politi- Republic of the Philippines cal and economic events OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR faced by the entire auto- Tacloban City In the aftermath of shooting spree by armed men motive industry in 2018. “Hopefully, the brand NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Residents of a remote village would be able to bounce back this year with its In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice new car releases,” he is hereby served to the public that in Samar town fled out of fear said. FELIX PANZO DE LIRA has filed with this Office, CATBALOGAN CITY- warning, trained their high- political color of the Na- He disclosed that the (Complete name of petitioner) Several families in a re- powered guns at various di- cionalista Party. auto industry’s perfor- a Petition for change of first name from mote village of Gandara rections. “When they entered the mance was reduced by CLETO JR. to FELIX in town, in Samar, have fled Village chairman Ra- village, they kept on shout- the advance purchases (First name to be changed) (New first name to be adopted) their homes after a group mon Corocoto said that the ing that we are supporters in the latter part of 2017 the Birth Certificate of CLETO PANZO DE of armed men went into fleeing families, composed of the red and they will kill in preparation for the LIRA JR. who was born on MARCH 28, 1959 at a shooting spree Saturday of 40 persons, left the village us,” the village chairman excise taxes hikes. Tacloban City and whose parents are LOURDES (April 13) afternoon. to seek temporary shelter said. “2018’s decline comes A. PANZO and CLETO A. DE LIRA. The residents of Baran- at the town center as they While the police author- after eight consecu- gay San Antonio fled from feared for their safety. ities have yet to establish the tive growth years for Any person adversely affected by said petition their houses for fear of Corocoto said that the motive of the armed men, the Philippine automo- may file his written opposition with this Office not their lives after 20 armed armed men, upon entering Corocoto believed that the tive industry. While key later than April 29, 2019. model introductions men descended to their their village, shouted who motive of the suspects were managed to uplift the village at about 4 pm on were among them were politics. (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA disposition,” Belleza said that day and without any ‘pula’ or red, alluding to the City Civil Registrar see Residents /page 6 ... in a speech. LSDE: April 16 & 23, 2019

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Part of the campaign to make May 13 polls peaceful PNP in EV arrested 33 persons Bong Go maintains strong for illegal possession of firearms showing in survey on and other deadly weapons senatorial race TACLOBAN CITY- A marbles used for ‘holen’ and Ormoc. total of 114 banned weap- gun, four magazines, two The cases of the appre- ons were confiscated and units each for cartridge hended persons include vi- 33 civilians arrested across case and sling bag and one olations of BP Blg. 6 (An Act the region covering an empty shell for cal. 45 pis- Reducing the Penalty for Il- 11-day operations of the tol. legal possession of bladed, Philippine National Po- “I am thankful for the pointed or blunt weapons, lice (PNP) aimed in mak- continued support we had and for other purposes), ing the May 13 balloting received from the commu- RA 10591 (Comprehensive peaceful and orderly. nity. Let us continue help- firearms and ammunition The seized weapons ing one another to achieve regulation act), frustrated were 52 ammunition, 27 a safer election this coming murder, alarm and scan- bladed weapons, 13 units May 13,” said Police Briga- dal, violation of Sec. 261 of of firearms which includes dier Dionardo Carlos, the Paragraph Q of Omnibus 5 units of cal. 45 pistol, 4 police regional director. Election Code (Carrying units of cal. 38 revolver Of the 33 arrested civil- firearms oA total of 21,010 and 1 unit each for cal. 22 ians, 19 were from Leyte; PNP personnel along with pistol and 5.56 revolver. four each from Northern the Philippine Army con- Also retrieved at vari- Samar and Samar; two ducted the operations ous check points were im- from Eastern Samar; and across the region March 29 provised gun and home- one each from Biliran, to April 8. made gun (deholen) and Southern Leyte, Tacloban (RONALD O. REYES) Former Leyte mayor turns Catholic devotee; builds a shrine where faithful can pray ORMOC CITY- Businessman Panfiloappeared on his dream ask- Spending money from Go, 60,a long-time mayor ing him to build a shrine his own pocket, a former of Hilongos town, said where Catholic devotees mayor here in Leyte spent that his plan to construct a could pray. millions of pesos just to shrine started when he had In 1978, he was able to fulfill his childhood dream a dream when he was just in convince a lot owner to sell to build a shrine intended Grade 5. his property to him located for Catholic devotees. He said that an old lady see Former /page 6 ...

“Lighting Houses LEYECO III LEYTE III ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. Lighting Homes Brgy. San Roque, Tunga, Leyte Hotline Nos. 0917-3049794, 0998-5487784 Lighting Hopes” E-mail Address: [email protected]. Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go maintains his strong showing in the survey on the senatorial race with barely a month to go before the May 13, 2019 elections. “Tinahud nga mga miembro-tagkonsumo hin kuryente han LEYECO III:

An LEYECO III in magkakaada hin tinuig nga katitirok o ika 40th Despite his strong February to 55.7 percent in It could be recalled that in showing, Go said he would the last survey result. several campaign sorties, Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) nga pagbubuha- continue to work harder “Isa itong patunay na- President Duterte had said ton yana nga umarabot nga Mayo 5, 2019 ha LEYECO III Lumi- and serve the people the masaya ang mga tao sa ad- voters won’t go wrong with nous Gym, Real St. Brgy. San Roque, Tunga, Leyte. best way he could. ministrasyon ni Pangulong the former SAP, whom he “Tuladpo ng sabi ko, Tungod hini, guinpapasabot adton mga miembro-kunsume- Rodrigo Duterte at patuloy said is “extremely honest” patuloy po akong mag-iikot ang suporta nila sa ating and a “hard-worker.” dor-tag-iya han kuryente han LEYECO III nga mag atendir kita para tumulong at maka- Pangulo at sa kanyang mga Likewise, Go said the hine nga katitirok. pagserbisyo sa tao, kahit kaalyado,” said Go noting survey results revealed Alayon pagdara han iyo LEYECO III Membership Identification sa ang eskinita papasukin that majority of the can- that Filipinos are intelli- ko para lang marinig ang didates identified with the gent and not falling for the Card o bisan ano nga Valid ID nga iyo maipapakita nga pangilal- mga hinaing ng ating mga administration dominated mudslinging tactics re- an niyo nga an kopya han LEYECO III electric bill nga nakangaran kababayan, mapangiti sila the survey as probable win- cently directed against ad- ha iyo. at maibsan ang kanilang ners. ministration candidates, An pan rehistro han Annual General Membership Assembly kalungkutan, at higit sa Nagpapasalamat po ako President Duterte and his lahat at maiparating ang sa ating mga kababayan na family. (AGMA) matikan han Abril 29, 2019 kutob Mayo 5, 2019 ha alas tunay na serbisyong ki- kahit saan kami magpunta “Matatalino po ang 8:00 ha aga ngada ha alas 3:00 ha kulop didto mismo ha opisina nakailangan,” Go said. ay napaka-init ng pagtang- mga Pilipino at hindi na- han LEYECO III. In the survey conducted gap — kasing init ng pana- dadala sa black proganda by Pulse Asia from March Damo nga salamat ngan maupay nga adlaw ha iyo ngatanan.” hon po ngayon. Talagang lamang.Alam nila ang to- 23-27, Go retained his 3rd nakakawala po ng pagod,” t o o,” Go stressed. Thank you and more power. to 5th, similar to the Febru- Go said. “Ang serbisyo sa tao at ary 24 to 28 survey of the Go also thanked his serbisyo sa Diyos. Wala same polling firm. mentor, President Duterte, po kaming ibang hanga- Very truly yours, However, the aware- saying his endorsement is rin ni Pangulong Duterte ness rating of Go rose from a major factor in his strong kundi ang makatulong at 96 percent in the February performance in the senato- makapagserbisyo sa kapwa survey to 99 percent in the rial race surveys. naming Pilipino. Mara- March survey, as well as “Malaking bagay po ta- ALLAN L. LANIBA, MPA, MM mingsalamat po,” he add- those who are voting for laga ang suporta ni Pan- ed. (PR) General Manager him, from 53 percent in gulong Duterte,” said Go. 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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ing is a person who de- enced visions, ecstasies OPINIONserves our understanding, and other extraordinary respect and love. things because of their -oOo- perseverance in prayer In these times there are despite all kinds of ob- no more slaves but the rich stacles. among us or even just mid- But, yes, it cannot be dle-income families have denied that given our employed house helps also human condition we called servants. They are will experience all kinds provided basic needs and of things that will make are given regular salaries. prayer difficult for us. We The humble act of JE- should just try to comply Washing of the feet SUS was also a message Persevere in prayer with what Christ once to mankind to be humble said to the sleepy apostles and generous. Open self- YES, despite what- thoughts and attitudes in the Garden of Gethse- acclamation of goodness On Holy Thursday the Slaves in JESUS time were ever—dryness, boredom, of the heart.” (4,12) As mane. “Watch and pray or greatness and guiltlessly Christian world will ob- treated as less human. In lukewarmness, tiredness one saint also said, God’s so that you may not enter expressing pride for being serve a very significant fact they were “owned” by and a long list of etcet- word is eternal, always into temptation. For the good and talented is brag- religious commemoration the rich, the powerful and era—let’s just persevere in new while it is also old. spirit is willing but the ging. on the Last influent families in soci- prayer. The effort to pray It will always be relevant body is weak.” (Mt 26,41) The goodness in each of Supper JESUS CHRIST ety. Slaves were even for that may need to be he- and will engage us in a Indeed only in prayer us should be shown by just our Lord and Saviour with sale being lined up in busi- roic and extraordinary at meaningful way at any can we manage to deal sincerely doing well to oth- HIS APOSTLES before His ness centers those who need times will never go unno- moment. with temptations effec- ers – to be generous, espe- arrest, painful suffering them. ticed with God our Father In short, meditating on tively. And that’s because cially to those in dire need. and death on the cross – to -oOo- who can never be outdone the gospel will help us to when we pray, we unite Monsignor Benedicto save mankind from eternal Why did JESUS act in generosity. To be sure, have focus and sense of ourselves more and more Crisologo parish priest of damnation because of sin. slave-like by humbly wash- he will give us much more direction in life. It helps us with Christ and thereby VnG explained and intelli- There was however a ing the feet of his apostles? than what we give him. avoid leading a scattered share his powers and his gently elucidated the mean- very touching moment be- He created that situation Persevering in prayer attention, reacting only to ability to ward off temp- ing of the washing of the fore He sat down with His to provide an eye-opener to will eventually give us the passing things, to the tations and the devil feet in his homily last Sun- apostles to have their sup- people for them to realize new lights, insights and here and now that often himself. day. I was deeply touched per when he approached and understand that all and impulses that will leave us are mere fancies and cu- When we feel weak- in the way he delivered his each of them and humbly every human being brought amazed at the goodness riosities. Let’s have good ening in our prayer, let homily. washed their feet, an act forth in this world is God’s and kindness of God, his control on our tendency us take advantage of that that is only done by slaves. creation. Every human be- mercy and all-embracing to get distracted because condition itself to go closer to God, even if we islands occupied by Fili- love. It will rekindle or at of the internet, gadgets, have to crawl and beg. pinos an assault on Phil- least fan into a flame our multitasking lifestyle, etc. Let’s assume that logic ippine sovereignty. dying fire of love for God It will help us to dis- expressed once by St. The presence of Chi- and for others. tinguish the voice of God Paul: “Power is perfected nese ships around Pag- When we persevere who will always be inter- in weakness…for when Asa is illegal as the Phil- in meditating on the vening in our life. More I am weak, then I am ippines has sovereign words of God found in than that, it will facilitate strong.” (2 Cor 12,9-10) rights and jurisdiction the gospel, for example, the continuance of our Let’s always sharp- over the island. Matters we would be astonished conversation with God en our dispositions for of national sovereignty at how old familiar pas- who initiates it. prayer. We need to make should remain “non- sages and ideas acquire Again to be sure, God our faith alive, making it negotiable”. We must new meaning and open to will surprise us with some more incarnated rather defend our sovereignty us practically a whole new overwhelming gestures than simply lingering in and territory as it is en- world of insights that can from time to time to awak- the abstract sphere. We The West Philippine shrined in our Constitu- inspire us to action and en us from our tendency have to strengthen our tion. different initiatives. to sleep spiritually. This spirit of sacrifice and Sea The Philippines and Let us remember that happened, for example, mortification. We can- China are supposed to be the word of God, as the during his transfiguration not persevere in prayer if Under the 1987 Con- China. friends but it is only the Letter to the Hebrews in Mt. Thabor before the we remain weak in body stitution in the Declara- The Filipinos havePhilippines that consider would put it, “is alive and three totally bewildered and, worse, in will. tion of Principles and the right to know what China a friend. China is active. Sharper than any apostles Peter, James and Let us always try to State Policies, it says the government is doing not friendly in terms of double-edged sword, it John. (cfr. Mt 17,1-12) look for the appropriate “The Philippines re- to ensure the safety of its action of occupying penetrates even to divid- We can expect some place and time for our nounces war as an in- residents of the Kalayaan the West Philippine Sea. ing soul and spirit, joints similar occurrences. strument of national islands. China now con- and marrow. It judges Thus, some saints experi- meditations. policy, adopts the gen- trols Panatag Shoul erally accepted princi- which is just 120 miles Smiling... sive. It could lighten peo- Prayer for the Nation and ples of international law from Zambales and Pan- ...from Page 4 ple’s moods and remove as part of the law of the gasinan. China grabbed the stress. It’s akin to a for Those who Serve in l an d .” it in 2012 after a tense pears like in a slightly dark cure that remedies vari- Public Office The United Nation’s stand-off between the room, it could scare the ous ailments. At least, the God, our Father, you guide eve- Court ruled invalidat- Philippine Navy and the wits off you all the way to ill-effects of mask-wearing rything in wisdom and love. Accept ing China’s claim in the Chinese Coast Guard. fainting if your heart is are coated in those smiles. the prayers we offer for our nation, by West Philippine Sea. But Our diplomatic pro- weak. So much as wearing Amid the pollution and the wisdom of our leaders and integ- rity of our citizens, may harmony and China’s militia vessels test must be made pub- masks is getting a neces- spreading airborne dis- justice be secured and may there be have been swarming lic. There’s no reason to sity, it could also be one of eases, there appear these lasting prosperity and peace. around Pag-Asa Island keep it away from Fili- a disturbance. That’s if the charming smiles that Almighty and eternal God, You in the Kalayaan Group pinos whose lives and could make our day and know the longings of our hearts and design is rather offensive. You protect our rights in your good- of Islands since January livelihood are at stake. Perhaps, the best de- color the world around us. ness, watch over those in authority, 2019. As Chinese vessels The continued presence sign one should choose is You are not just pro- so that people everywhere may enjoy continue to circle Pag- of Chinese vessels in our that which beams a sweet tecting yourself from vi- freedom, security and peace. Asa, Panatag and other islands is an assault on ruses and air hazards, you We ask this through our Lord Je- smile. That would be at- sus Christ, your Son, who lives and islands in the West Phil- Philippine sovereignty. tractive to behold since are also smiling around reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, Pray the Holy Rosary daily ippine Sea, the Philip- The Duterte adminis- smiles are flowers that as you wear these masks, one God, forever and ever, Amen. pines should file a dip- tration should consider adorn the surroundings. thus prompting others to for world peace and conversion of sinners (Courtesy of Daughters of St. Paul) lomatic protest against Chinese presence near It’s far from being offen- smile likewise. (The family that prays together stays together) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, April 16, 2019

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT entire incident. World Surgical Foundation to conduct WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Residents... More than 20 fired car- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of ...from Page 2 the late Angel Delis extrajudicially settled, tridges of different calibers Medical Mission in Tacloban City partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel The shooting spree per- and live ammunitions were of land situated at Poblacion Babatngon, petrated by the suspects Leyte, covered by Katibayan Ng Origi- recovered by the police au- clude hernia, cholecystec- nal na Titulo Blg. P-43972, containing an resulted to the ‘incidental’ TACLOBAN CITY- of which will prioritize area of 5,509 square meters, more or less. thorities in the village. tomy, thyroidectomy, pa- A Deed of Sale was executed a portion killing of one of their own, The World Surgicalpediatric patients. of 1,377 square meters, from the above- The dead body of Foundation (WSF), a Dr. Joedina Gumagay, rotidectomy, cyst, breast described property in favor of ELENA identified as Zosimo Casal- Casaljay, who bore a bullet ARNON as vendee for the above-described jay who was later identified charitable organization head of the Tacloban City mass); and minor surger- property together with all the improvements wound at his head, was left found thereon; per Doc. No. 057, Page No. to be a wanted person for committed to provid- Hospital, said that the SM ies will include mass or 13, Book No. 9, Series of 2018 of Notary behind by the armed group Public Atty. Lito Ercilla Odon. murder. ing charitable surgical Foundation will be con- cyst at the back arms and when they left the village. LSDE: April 16, 23 & 30, 2019 Police authorities in legs. His remains were health care to the world’s ducting a pre-screening Gandara identified the Dr. Gumagay further brought at the Gandara poor and underserved in on June 10-11, 2019 at the leader of the armed men as District Hospital for post developing nations will Tacloban City Hospital said, for those with fur- one Edmar Wahingon who mortem examination. be conducting a Medi- for the surgical mission. ther queries with regard to fired upon at the houses of Gandara is among ar- cal Mission this coming Cases to be screened the medical mission, they the villagers who stayed in- eas in Samar considered to June 24-25, 2019 at the are as follows: pediat- can visit the Tacloban City side their houses during the have a volatile peace and Tacloban City Hospital. ric surgeries will include Hospital and look for the EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE order situation during elec- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Avelino Suela, Welehada Suela Bautista (ROMMEL RUTOR) WSF targets to per- Hernia (umbilical and in- OIC-Chief Nurse, Floren- and Salvador Bautista extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of tions. tina Meneses or contact land, designated as Lot 3889, Cad-706-D, containing an area of 23,890.77 square meters form around 150-200 guinal), hirschsprung dis- covered by OCT No. 27929, under Tax Dec. No. 00027, assessed value of P14,660.00. minor surgery opera- ease, anal malformations, her through 09175077595. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Miranda M. Catarus as vendee for the above- AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION (RANDY CALIRARA/CITY described property; per Doc. No. 21940, Page No. 88, Book No. 297, Series of 2018 of NOTICE is hereby given that Chris- tions and around 40-50 cysts, cleft lip, and palate; Notary Public Atty. Ma. Rowena L. Urot. LSDE: April 16, 23 & 30, 2019 telyn Cano Orlanda heir of the late Lolita INFORMATION OFFICE) Orlanda executed an affidavit of Adjudica- major surgery operations adult surgeries will in- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM tion over a parcel of land, situated at Brgy. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Maria C. Caratay extrajudicially settled, 10, Catbalogan City, Samar (Lot 20, Block partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Sitio Olongan, Brgy. San Pablo, 5) Pcs-5206, situated in the Poblacion, rin ni Pangulong Duterte the poor, education, long- Borongan City, Eastern Samar, covered by Katibayan ng Original na Titulo Blg. P-6833, Lot Municipality of Catbalogan, Province fo Senate... No. 10918, Cad 434-D, Case 22, and ARP No. 08-044-00012, containing an area of 3,458 Samar, containing an area of 85 square me- kundi magserbisyo para sa term sports development, square meters; and parties hereby waive and quitclaim rights and ownership of the above- ters, covered by TCT No. T-6033; per Doc. ...from Page 1 described properties in favor of CYNTHIA R. CASILLANO; per Doc. No. 117, Page No. No. 2919, Page No. 17, Book No. XVI, Se- ikabubuti ng bawat Pilipi- fire protection and preven- 23, Book No. III, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Celestina A. Cabato. ries of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Pedro at nakaka-inspire na mag- no. Maraming salamat po,” tion, localized peace talks, LSDE: April 16, 23 & 30, 2019 M. Labid. LSDE: April 16, 23 & 30, 2019 serbisyo para sa kapakanan he said. barangay welfare, creation the shrine attended by 3,000 from various places come ninyo,” Go said. Other priority con- of a Department of OFW Former... devotees and 20 priests from to celebrate. Go assured that apart ...from Page 3 cerns under Go’s legislative and improved benefits for the Diocese of Maasin. Belonging to a fanatic from the campaign against agenda include programs senior citizens. (PR) in Barangay Lunang where Inside the 6,000 square religious family, Go said he illegal drugs, criminal- for agriculture, housing for he built a small chapel. meters compound where does count on the money ity and corruption, he also April of 2017, Go, who the modern church was he will be spending for the wants to improve the de- AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that Ma. Merly Achas heir of the late Maria Bula Ducha had developed a devotion built, a two-story convent church and in helping oth- livery of health services in executed an affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of residential land located at Poblacion, to Agnus Dei, constructed was also constructed with ers who are in need. Borongan, Eastern Samar, covered by OCT No. RP-234 (8878) with Survey No. 352, Case the country, particularly 1, Cad. 434-D, containing an area of 255 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in a shrine with the help of a the papal nuncio leading its “Political life is over for through the law that would favor of MERASOLA A. TIU as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 356, Good Samaritan. inauguration. me. Three terms as mayor Page No. 75, Book No. X, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Charles B. Culo, CPA. allow the establishment of LSDE: April 16, 23 & 30, 2019 The shrine could accom- A huge gymnasium was and one (term) as vice Malasakit Center in more modate about 1,000 people. also built with the public mayor are already enough. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT can use for free, Go said. I have done what the Lord provinces and key urban NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Eutiquio Peñaranda extrajudicially set- On March 30 of this year, areas of the country. tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of (Lot No. 1247, Case 5, Cad 497-D, Ba- the Apostolic Nuncio to the Fr. Chris Estreber, the prepared for me in politics “Ang serbisyo sa tao ay batngon Cadastre) situated at Brgy. of Bacong, Municipality of Babatngon, Leyte, contain- Philippines Most Reverend church priest said, its feast and this is my way of ex- ing an area of 12,507 square meters, more or less, covered by Katibayan ng Original na serbisyo sa Diyos. Wala Titulo Blg. P-41601; per Doc. No. 298, Page No. 61, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2017 of Gabrielle Giordano Caccia is celebrated every 10th of tending help to people”, he po kaming ibang hanga- Notary Public Atty. ______. LSDE: April 16, 23 & 30, 2019 celebrated a Holy Mass at October and churchgoers said. (ELVIE ROMAN ROA) Tuesday, April 16, 2019 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 7

Police... closed especially if children The tourism official also Despite its many natural wonders ...from Page 1 are on board and must en- reminded tourists and visi- sure control of the vehicle at tors to always practice sus- the Philippine National all times. tainable and responsible Tourism industry of Eastern Samar Police issued safety tips to The PNP also advices tourism by minimizing the Eastern Visayas residents drivers to avoid one-hand- use of plastic, strictly fol- not picking up, says official ed driving or using a mobile this coming observance of lowing the carrying capac- destinations that Biong phone; avoid driving while ity and imposition of do’s TACLOBAN CITY- The “It’s high time to have a Holy Week and summer mentioned that could help drunk or sleepy. and don’ts particularly in tourism sector in Eastern share equal to what we have vacation. For night driving, driv- tourism site like protected Samar is not picking up in the province. Our islands attract tourists in the prov- In the safety tips issued ers must always use head- areas, water and power compare to other provinces are so pristine and clean. ince are Calicoan Island by the Police Regional lights and signal lights and conservations. in the region. We have destinations com- in Guiuan town, Yolanda Office (PRO) 8, Eastern avoid driving when they In the travel advisory, parable to popular sites in Beach in Salcedo, Aman- Visayas residents who are In fact, the tourism ar- have poor eyesight. tourists and visitors were daraga Falls in Lawaan, leaving their homes are re- rivals and its receipts of the the Philippines,” he added. For those who will use urged to do their research province is at the bottom, In 2017, for example he Dangkalan Pacific Beach minded to always lock all public transport and going prior to visiting their cho- a depressing situation con- said, tourist receipts of the in Taft, nature parks in doors and windows and to church, beaches and re- sen destination; ensure province only reached P684 Hernani and Balangkayan ensure that all possible en- sort, the public are advised sidering that Eastern Samar to pack important things towns, and the historic Bal- trances are blocked. not to wear expensive jew- like first aid kits, dry bag, possesses natural wonders million sourced from the angiga Bells. If possible, install a elry or bring large amounts hygiene kits, sunscreen, whose beauties are compa- expenses incurred by the burglar alarm to alert the of money and always keep and flashlight; follow the rable to other major draws more than 179,000 tourists Biong said that what he neighbors if someone watch over their mobile warning signs for safety; in the country like the Bo- who visited the different envisions is for the tour- breaks in and do not leave phone. and constantly drink wa- racay and Siargao, Surigao tourist spots of the province. ism sector in the province notes outside the house in- Do not bring too many ter or juice to avoid heat- And this figure slipped be sustainable and pro- dicating you will be away, del Sur, Mayor Mark Biong items and always be early at stroke. people. the police advisory added. of Giporlos town, said. further to 4.4 percent by airports and seaports espe- The don’ts for tourists Biong said that if he gets 2018, Biong added. Admitting on the short- Owners are also en- cially in the case of women, includes traveling without elected as a board member The outgoing mayor of comings on accommoda- couraged to ask a trusted children and senior citi- life jacket when crossing Giporlos said that if he be- tions, Biong said that he neighbor to keep watch zens. of the province, he want ocean, swim without life- would encourage investors over their houses while If there are suspicious guard, leaving or disposing to get the chairmanship of comes a board member, to build hotels and lodging they are away. package or someone acting trash anywhere and avoid- the committee on tourism he would craft legislative The police advisory suspiciously immediately ing wasting of resources so he could help promote measures that would help inns. also said that house owners notify authorities and al- like water and power. the tourism industry of the enhance and promote the He also said that tour- should ensure that no can- ways be wary of snatchers The DOT and PRO8 province. tourism sector of the prov- ists in the province can be dle, gas stove, leaking fau- and petty thieves, and re- also encourages tourist and ince. assured of their safety say- cet or plugged appliance ‘We have so much to of- port incidents to the near- residents to save important ing that Eastern Samar is are left unattended then fer to tourists and yet East- “I plan to have a massive est Police Assistance Post. numbers in their phones ern Samar’s share on tourist marketing strategy (to help peaceful, contrary to pub- secure all items outside With the influx of peo- like police hotlines and arrivals and receipts only promote our tourism indus- lic perceptions. the house, such as clothes ple taking advantage of tourism office hotlines for try),” he said. (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA, being hung out to dry and the long holiday this Holy them to immediately have account five percent of the JOEY A. GABIETA) bicycles or vehicles. Week and the start of sum- access to authorities if they entire region,” Biong said. Among the tourism For those with vehicle mer vacation, the tourism have concern. and traveling drivers are department also issued Meantime, Father Chris advised to ensure the road- their safety tips to vacation- Militante, spokesperson of Imee Marcos complaints worthy of their car and fol- ists and travelers in Eastern the Archdiocese of Palo, low the “BLOWBAG” rule: Visayas tourist destinations. said that while the obser- B – Battery, L – Light, O – “As part of our measures vance of Holy Week should high cost of political ads Oil, W – Water, B – Brakes, to prepare for the upcom- not be considered as a vaca- A – Air, and G – Gas. TACLOBAN CITY- most 80 percent of candi- tion-backed Hugpong ng ing Lenten and summer tion time for the Catholics. Senatorial aspirant and Ilo- dates campaign funds goes Pagbabago(HnP). Drivers must always season, we would like to He asked them to do bring the pertinent docu- cos Norte Governor Imee to political advertisements. While Marcos appear remind you to ensure the some reflections and take Marcos ‘pleaded’ with the And this high cost to to lament on the high cost ments for the vehicle, in- safety of our domestic, local time in commemorating media entities not to de- place a political ads in the of media advertisement, cluding driver’s license, and foreign tourists during the holiest time in the Cath- mand what she called ‘out- media placed at the disad- she admitted that media vehicle registration and the season,” Karina Rosa olic calendar by recalling rageous’ advertisement ads. vantage candidates like her exposure remain to be a Insurance Certificate. Tiopes, regional director of the passion and death of Je- According to Marcos, who does not have much to factor for a candidate, es- They must always make the Department of Tourism sus Christ. who was in the city on shell out. pecially those seeking na- sure that car doors are (DOT), said in the travel (ROEL T. AMAZONA) locked and the windows advisory. Friday(April 12) to woo “Otsenta porsenyento tional positions like her. Waray voters, said that al- ang gastos namin nasa inyo, She said that a 90-day media. Bakit kayo naninin- campaign period is not Lending support to Republic of the Philippines qualification, and documentary gil ng ganyan?Dapat shared enough to cover the en- Phil Army... Department of Transportation requirements in a hearing to be conducted ...from Page 10 the competitions were MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY on 23 April 2019, Tuesday, at 10:00 public affairs;dapat may in- tire Philippines and get the MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F formation,” she said during voters nod. Alpha Phi Kappa, City G/F Uytingkoc Building Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage Street, For bagging the title, Government of Tacloban, Senator Enage St., Tacloban City Tacloban City. a media interview. “It’s all about media ex- Phil. Army got P10,000 She asked the media not posure. Hindi mo maiikot Mega Tuna, Tanduay, RE: Application for Approval/ The applicant shall publish this and the championship EVSU, LNU and Asian Confirmation of Sale, Transfer and Order once in any newspaper of general to get mad at her with her ang buong Pilipinas,” she trophy, while the 2nd Development Founda- Conveyance of Ship pursuant to R.A. No. or regional circulation in the Philippines statement on this issue say- said. 9295 and its IRR of 2014 at least five (5) days before the hearing. ing its really ‘true’. She added that while placers received P7,000 tion College. plus trophy. CASE NO. MRO8 19-019 The applicant shall submit a written “Mas mayaman ka, kahit she uses the social media The San Juanico de Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during papano, nakakagbayad ka,” as another campaign tool Danao B brought RONIE A. ISANAN, the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. Tacloban Sepak Takraw she said. which she said is consid- home P5,000 for plac- Applicant Club Inc, headed by Dr. x------x WITNESS, the Honorable It was learned that for erably cheaper compare ing third, and Sogod re- Senen Jude Ruedas or- Administrator, this 11TH day of April 2019 ORDER at Tacloban City, Philippines. a candidate to have a tel- to the main stream media, ceived P3,000. ganized and officiated evision ad, for example, ‘even a fan page is being Lanuza was adjudged the contests, with Coco Before us is the above-entitled case (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER he or she has to shell out tear down,” she said. which was filed with this Office on 10 OIC-Regional Director as the tournament’s Best Albesa as the tournament April 2019 to wit: P800,000 per 30 seconds if Marcos could be allud- Spiker, Francisco as Best director. COPY FURNISHED: shown in prime time while ing to the case of presiden- NAME OF SHIP TYPE OF Tekong and Ypil as Best Sepak takraw is a SERVICE/ Applicant-Vendee, Ronnie A. Isanan, a 15-seconder ad will cost tial daughter and Davao Setter. sport where players use OPERATION Brgy. San Isidro, Zumarraga, Samar P500,000. City Mayor Sara Duterte, MBca “KHRISTINA” Passenger/ Vendor, Michelle M. Iso, Brgy. Tinaogan, Based on the study of HnP campaign manager, Other teams that their feet, knees, chest Cargo Liner Zumarraga, Samar Philippine Center for Inves- whose Facebook account competed in the two- and head to control the Office of the Solicitor General, 134 day games were Danao VENDOR APPLICANT- Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM tigative Journalism (PCIJ), was shut down. ball. “Sepak” means to VENDEE File Marcos has spent P413 mil- The senatorial aspirant City A, Mandaue City, smash or kick, while MICHELLE M. ISO RONIE A. JTB/MMC ISANAN SFSU Issuance No. NOH-2019______lion covering the period of then hope for an electoral Catbalogan A, Catba- “takraw” means the rat- Reference No. TMRO 19-025 January, 2018 to January, reform should be done on logan B, Maasin City, Notice is hereby given that tan ball used in the game. Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, 2019. campaign spending like Masbate, McArthur, The competition is Former presidential having the government Javier, Sta. Margarita, played by two teams EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE aide, Christopher ‘Bong’ Go share the election expenses Balangiga, Alangalang NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Patricia Bayog extrajudicially set- (known as Regu). Each tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, designated as Cad. Lot No. was said to have topped the of candidates, especially A & B, Eastern Visayas Regu has three players on 3567 situated at Brgy. San Joaquin, Tinambacan District, Calbayog City, containing an list at P422 million expend- the less financial privi- area of 13,341 square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. 99-03013-01236, State University and the court and two substi- assesed value of P12,690.00. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Adela L. Garcio iture. leged. Leyte Normal Univer- as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 343, Page No. 69, Book No. Both Marcos and Go Asked how much is her tutes. XXX, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Alex C. Gelera. sity. (KEVIN SIOSANA) LSDE: April 2, 9 & 16, 2019 belong to the administra- see Imee /page 9 ... 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Tuesday, April 16, 2019

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Elsa M. Perez extrajudicially settled, EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE partitioned and adjudicated over 2 parcels of land, both situated at Municipality of Cat- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Elena C. Lim extrajudi- balogan, Province of Samar described as: 1) Parcel of land, Lot 2, Block 26, Pcs-5296, cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated at containing an area of 119 square meters, covered by T.C.T. No. T-11702; 2) Parcel of land Brgy. F, Borongan City, covered by Tax Dec. No. ARP No. 08-007-00047, with Lot 1, Block 26, Pcs 5296, covered by T.C.T. No. T-11702, containing an area of 120 square an area of 70 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. For- meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Elena S. Tingzon as vendee for Lot 2 Block tunato Asio Padro Jr. and Rina Cruz Padro as vendees for the above-described 26, covered by TCT No. T-7622 and Nenita S. Tingzon as vendee for Lot 1 Block 26, cov- property; per Doc. No. 193, Page No. 39, Book No. 1, Series of 2018 of Notary ered by TCT No. T-11702 from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 503, Page No. Public Atty. Alexander P. Bolok. LSDE: April 9, 16 & 23, 2019 61, Book No. I, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Alexander P. Bolok. LSDE: April 9, 16 & 23, 2019 AMENDED EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Bonifacio Chavarria ex- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sps. Pedro L. Cosmod and Enrica S. ecuted an amended extrajudicial settlement with confirmation of sale over a Sarmiento extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcels of land de- parcel of agricultural (coco) land, designated as Lot No. 1007, C-42, Cad. scribed as: 1) A parcel of land, Lot No. 1506, with improvements thereon, situated in the 519-D, containing an area of 1,237 square meters, more or less, covered un- Bo. of Silanga, Catbalogan, Samar, containing an area of 64,932 square meters, more or der Katibayan ng Original na Titulo Blg. 20144000011, situated at Brgy. San less, covered by T.CT. No. 222; 2) Parcel of land located at Brgy. New Mahayag, Catbalo- Juan, Palompon, Leyte. That property was sold to Sps. Seigfred Pagobo and gan, Samar, containing an area of 38,077 square meters, covered by Tax Dec. No. 01-0040- Nemarie Pagobo as vendee for the above-described property; and hereby af- 00014; 3) A parcel of land, located at Brgy. San Pablo, Catbalogan Samar designated as Lot firm that they executed the sale; per Doc. No. 333, Page No. 67, BOok No. LXXI, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Donna Villa M. Gaspan-Cerna. No. 1760 Part, Cad. 255, containing an area of 167 square meters, covered by Tax Dec. No. LSDE: April 2, 9 & 16, 2019 01-0056-00008; 4) Parcel of land located at Brgy. Silanga, Catbalogan Samar, designated as Lot No. 1452, with improvements thereon, containing ana rea of 57,134 square meters, AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION more or less, covered by TCT No. T-389; per Doc. No. 6377, Page No. 26, Book No. XIX, NOTICE is hereby given that JUDIT A. GUBALANE heir of the late Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Pedro M. Labid. LSDE: April 9, 16 & 23, 2019 Nelson S. Gubalane executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over 3 vehi- cles described as: a) Make/Type: Suzuki/Jitney; Chassis No.: DA7IT-222444; Engine No.: F5A-2561087; Plate No.: HVH 317; O.R. No.: 11311081066; DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE C.R. NO.:_____; MV File No.: 0716-0000075894A; b) Make/Type: Suzuki/ NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Froilan M. Dela Cruz extrajudicially Multicab; Chassis No.: DG41T-110341; Engine No.: F6A-5303321; Plate No.: settled, partitioned and adjudicated over two (2) parcels of land Lot No. 5239, with an area HVH 667; O.R. No.: 1131080053; C.R. NO.: 173038132; MV File No.: 0716- of 19 square meters and Lot 5627 with an area of 349 square meters, more or less, situated 00000191675; c) Make/Type: Suzuki/Jitney; Chassis No.: DA7IT-161531; at corner P. Burgos and Sto. Niño Sts., Tacloban City, covered by T.C.T. No. T-33514, with Engine No.: 2369492; Plate No.: HVJ 684; O.R. No.: 1303630613; C.R. NO.: a residential building as an improvement found therein (covered by Tax Dec. No. 2012-02- 173038180; MV File No.: 0724-00000083879; per Doc. No. 156, Page No. 32, 0023-01561). A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Leoncio T. Uyping as vendee for the Book No. XXXV, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Ari G. Larrazabal. above described properties; per Doc. No. 94, Page No. 19, Book No. X, Series of 2019 of LSDE: April 2, 9 & 16, 2019 Notary Public Atty. Edson G. Piczon. LSDE: April 2, 9 & 16, 2019 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE (PORTION) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Salome Duena extrajudi- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Juan F. Capoquian extrajudicially set- cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 768-C, tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located at Brgy. Polangi, Calbiga, located at Bo. Silanga, Catbalogan, Samar, containing an area of 16,247 square Samar, under T.C.T. no. CLOA-267, measuring an area of 22,839 square meters; per Doc. meters. A Deed of Sale was executed a portion from the above-described prop- No. 501, Page No. 115, Book No. III, Series of 2017 of Notary Public Atty. Claire C. erty in favor of Sps. Christopher U. Nuñez and Maria Cristina A. Nuñez as vendee; per Sablan-Agbon. LSDE: April 9, 16 & 23, 2019 Doc. No. 210, Page No. 42, Book No. 46, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Edilberto SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Morales. LSDE: April 9, 16 & 23, 2019 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that Michael Joseph Fuentes Fontanilla heir of the late Pedro Abuan Fontanilla and Sol Fuentes Fontanilla executed an affidavit of Self-Ad- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sps. Francisco Bonayog and Candelaria DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Suico Bonayog extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Alejandro Montejo and Telesfora A. judication over a parcel of land, designated as Lot 5329-C-452, Csd-08-006221-D, situated at Brgy. San Joaquin, Tinambacan District, Calbayog City, designated as Lot No. Montejo extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcels of land described situated at Brgy. Salvacion, City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, containing an area 3386, covered by OCT No. 2836, containing an area of 2,453 square meters, more or less, as: 1) A parcel of land, designated as Lot No. 1243-E-1-J, Psd 156856, situated in the City of 23,281 square meters covered by T.C.T. No. T-0289. A Deed of Sale was executed under Tax Dec. No. 99-03013-01240. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of ALAN of Tacloban, containing an area of 240 square meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. GILES MARY S. SARMIENTO as vendee for a portion of 1,000 square meters, more or T-8791; 2) A parcel of land, designated as Lot No. 1243-E-1-K, Psd 156856, situated in the in favor of GATER WORLD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION represented by less from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 493, Page No. 89, Book No. XXX, City of Tacloban, containing an area of 240 square meters, more or less, covered by TCT RODOLFO M. QUIDILLA as vendee for the above-described property including all Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Alex R. Gelera. LSDE: April 9, 16 & 23, 2019 No. T-8793, and heirs hereby WAIVE, RENOUNCE and QUITCLAIM all rights, interest, shares and participation over the said parcels described above in favor of co-heirs Anita M. the improvements found and standing thereon; per Doc. No. 138, Page No. 29, Book EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Bakunawa and Ernest A. Montejo; per Doc. No. 53, Page No. 12, Book No. XXXII, Series No. 1, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Harold S. Mape. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sps. Jacinto Rosales Bohol and Estefa of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Atonio C. Lopez, Jr. LSDE: April 16 , 23 & 30, 2019 Daza Bohol and heirs of the late Liberty D. Bohol extrajudicially settled, partitioned and LSDE: April 16 , 23 & 30, 2019 adjudicated over parcels of land to Rizal, Plaridel and Daniel all surnamed Bohol, one- third (1/3) undivided share of the described properties: 1) Catbalogan - Lot No. 357, OCT Republic of the Philippines RA No. 9048/10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) 400, area of 951 square meters; 2) Catbalogan - Lot No. 1872, OCT 742, area of 41 square meters; 3) Catbalogan - Lot No. 157, portion between Lot Nos. 357 and 1872 and Lot Nos. Office of the Civil Registrar 356 and 1873; 4) Parcel of land, Lot No. 3094, situated in Catbalogan, Samar containing an area of 430 square meters and assessed by P2,260 per Tax Dec. No. 25927 and OCT Tacloban City Republic of the Philippines No. 2586; 5) Lot No. 3094, situated in Catbalogan Samar, containing an area of 21 square meters, assessed at P900.00, under OCT No. 2596, Tax Dec. No. 21887; 6) Lot No. 388, Local Civil Registry Office situated in Catbalogan Samar, with an area of 45 square meters, assessed at P340.00, Tax Province of Eastern Samar Dec. No. 24525; 7) Land situated at Bo. Samoyao, Gandara Samar, containing an area of NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION 70,000 square meters, under Tax Dec. No. 25227; 8) Land, situated at Sitio Tag-anuran, Municipality of Hernani Gandara Samar, containing an area of 66,975 square meters, under Tax Dec. No. 20224; 9) Land, situated at Sitio Napawod, Brgy. Jazminez, Gandara Samar, containing an area In compliance with the publication requirement and of 104,500 square meters, under Tax Dec. No. 24956, superceded by Tax Dec. No. 29030, assessed at P1,360.00; 10) Land, situated at Sitio Napawod, Bo. Jazminez, Gandara Samar, pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION containing an area of 49,000 square meters, under Tax Dec. No. 29030; 11) Land, situated at Sitio Panlawigan, Bo. Jazminez, Gandara, Samar, containing an area of 248,063 square guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrave meters, under Tax Dec. No. 20223 to be superceded by Tax Dec. No. 29031; To Erna D. In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act. No. 9048, a Bohol-Monakil, Felicidad D. Bohol-Santos and Christy D. Bohol-Plamenco, one-third Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR) on RA 10172), notice (1/3) undivided share each of the following real properties; 1) Concepcion, Wright, Lot No. notice is hereby served to the public that 1635, OCT 11579, area of 55,141 square meters; 2) The house and lot situated at Scouter is hereby served to the public that VON CHRISTIAN AIDA BANDILLA-BOQUERO has filed with Ojeda, Quezon City, Metro Manila, particularly the first door or Apt. No. 3; 3) Lot No. (complete name of the petitioner) 248-A, situated in Catbalogan, Samar, assessed at P1,630.00 with an area of 272.70 square BARBOSA BURRE has filed with this office a Petition meters under Tax Dec. No. 24937 or 22005 and TCT No. T-837; 4) Lot No. 1634, situated this Office for Change of First Name from NORA at Concepcion, Wright, Samar, under OCT No. 8417, with an area of 37,964 square meters, for Correction of Entry in his sex: from FEMALE (First name to be Changed) under OCT No. 8417, Tax Dec. No. 19637; 5) Lot No. 1644, under OCT No. 10324-part, situated at Concepcion Wright, Samar, with an area of 10-02068 square meters, Tax Dec to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) of to AIDA And Date of Birth from JUNE 30 to JUNE 4 No. 20243; 6) Land, situated at Bo. Concepcion, Wright, Samar, area of 55,141 square (First Name to be Adopted) meters and assessed at P1,380.00, under Tax Dec. No. 21049; 7) Lot 2706, situated at Bo. VON CHRISTIAN BARBOSA BURRE at Tacloban Concepcion, Wright, Samar, under OCT No. 8415, area of 18,723 square meters, assessed in the birth certificate ofAIDA BANDILLA-BOQUERO at P110.00 per Tax Dec. No. 19636; 8) Lot No. 1635, situated at Bo. Concepcion, Wright, (Complete Name of Document Owner) Samar, under OCT No. 11579, area of 55,141 square meters, Tax Dec. No. 21049; 9) Land, City and whose parents are MA. EDERLINA C. situated at Bo. Pagsulhogon, Babatngon, Leyte, containing an area of 156,565 square me- who was born on JUNE 4, 1965 at HERNANI, E. SA- ters, under Tax Dec. No. 1098; 10) Residential, situated at Bo. Pagsulhogon, Babatngon, BARBOSA and FRANCISCO A. BURRE. Leyte, containing an area of 1,051 square meters, under Tax Dec. No. 1099; To: Jacinto MAR and whose parents are ALBERTO S. BANDILLA D. Boho, Jr., Leonidas D. Bohol and Romeo D. Bohol, one-third (1/3) undivided shares (name of father) each of the following described properties: 1) Catbalogan - Lot No. 19, TCT-1135, area of and ERLINDA G. MONTERO. 201 square meters; 2) Catbalogan - Lot No. 658; 3) Catbalogan - Lot No. 2897, OCT 531, Any person having knowledge and/or claiming in- (name of mother) area of 41 square and also part of Lot 19 with an area of 801 square meters; 4) Catbalogan - Lot No. 299, OCT 2622, area of 437 square meters; 5) Catbalogan - Lot No. 344, OCT terest or may be adversely affected by said petition Any person adversely affected by said petition may file No. 640, area of 118 square meters; 6) Catbalogan - Lot No. 2873, OCT No. 705, area of 33 square meters; 7) Barrio Nabura, Sta. Margarita - Lot No. 1154, OCT No. 11580, area may file his/her written opposition with this Office. his written opposition with this Office not later than of 18,506 square meters; 8) Residential, situated at Poblacion Sta. Margarita, Samar, area 22 April, 2019. of 420 square meters, under Tax Dec. No. 10519, now Tax Dec. 15353; 9) Land - situated at Mombon, Poblacion Sta. Margarita Samar, under Tax Dec. No. 15149 with an area of (Sgd.) CHARITO ABERIA 230.25 square meters; 10) Lot No. 1154, situated at Bo. Nabora, Sta. Margarita Samar, (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA under OCT No.11580, area of 18,506 square meters, under Tax Dec. No. 17650; per Doc. Municipal Civil Registrar No. 1109, Page No. 67, Book No. 92, Series of 1999 of Notary Public Atty. Benjamin B. LSDE: Apri 16 & 23, 2019 City Civil Registrar LSDE: April 9 & 16, 2019 Gagni. LSDE: April 9, 16 & 23, 2019 Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines RA No. 9048/10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Local Civil Registry Office OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Republic of the Philippines Province of Northern Samar Tacloban City Local Civil Registry Office Municipality of Catarman Province of Eastern Samar NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Municipality of Hernani NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, no- ANALISA D. BESINGA has filed with this Office, tice is hereby served to the public that In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act. No. 9048, a (Complete name of petitioner) notice is hereby served to the public that MERIAM F. FLORES has filed with this office a pe- a Petition for change of first name from MA. DELIA ANTOFINA-TERENCIO has filed with tition for change of first name in the certificate of (complete name of the petitioner) WENNIE to DIONESIO in live birth of SHEKINAH KEN F. FLORES from (First name to be changed) (New first name to be adopted) this Office for Change of First Name fromMARIA DELIA “SHEKI ANAH to “SHEKINAH KEN”, she was (First name to be the Birth Certificate of to MA. DELIA in the birth certificate Changed) born on May 15, 2003 in Catarman, Northern Sa- WENNIE DOMAIL BESINGA who was born on (First Name to be Adopted) mar and whose parents are JOSUE M. FLORES & August 23, 1977 at Tacloban City and whose par- of MA. DELIA ANTOFINA-TERENCIO who was MERIAM F. FLORES (Complete Name of Document Owner) ents are Domingo C. Besinga and born on APRIL 11, 1959 at BO. BATANG, HERNANI, Victoria G. Domail E. SAMAR and whose parents are PASCUAL ANTOFINA Any person adversely affected by said petition and MERCEDES DIÑO. (name of father) may file his written opposition with this Office Any person adversely affected by said petition (name of mother) not later than (10) days after this publication. may file his written opposition with this Office not Any person adversely affected by said petition may file later than April 22, 2019. his written opposition with this Office not later than (Sgd.) DARWIN B. BEROS 22 April, 2019. Municipal Civil Registrar (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA (Sgd.) CHARITO ABERIA LSDE: April 9 & 16, 2019 LSDE: April 9 & 16, 2019 City Civil Registrar LSDE: April 9 & 16, 2019 Municipal Civil Registrar Tuesday, April 16, 2019 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 9 Sec. Andanar enlists media to dismiss disinformation for clean, fair and honest elections Presidential Com- fake news sa ating ban- munications Operations sa eh kawawa naman at Office (PCOO) Secretary maapektuhan din ang at- Martin Andanar called ing principles of clean, on the private media to fair and honest elections. help protect the integrity ‘Pag naapektuhan ‘yan eh of the upcoming elec- it weakens our democ- tions by joining the gov- racy. Marami tayong mga ernment in its intensified kandidato na magagaling, Dismiss Disinformation qualified, may sinseridad Secretary Martin Andanar campaign. pero matatalo dahil sa Heads of different department offices and administrative offices of the Tacloban city gov- In a phone patch Sec. Andanar shared fake news. Sayang naman. ernment attended a seminar on Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) held interview on DyDM that he won’t be joining We are denying ourselves last April 11. (CITY INFORMATION OFFICE) Maasin Radio-Southern the Philippine delegation of future good leaders,” he Leyte Monday(April for the second Belt and added. 15),the PCOO Chief ap- Road Initiative in Beijing, Dismiss Disinforma- City gov’t heads, AOs attend pealed, “It is our mandate China so he can focus his tion is a media literacy sa PCOO na ipaglaban efforts more on this cam- program led by PCOO reorientation-workshop on SPMS itong ating kampanya na paign against fake news, and Philippine Informa- dismiss disinformation especially as the elections tion Agency (PIA) in co- TACLOBAN CITY- City and standards attuned to and City Treasurer Head, kaya hiling ko sa ating draw closer. ordination with Radyo government department organizational goals and Ma. Zosima Cordaño. media na sana ay mag- He noted, “Tayo ay ma- Pilipinas, People’s Televi- and office heads along with mandate; and 4. It promotes Apart from the Strate- tulungan tayo para mag- nanatili sa Pilipinas sapag- sion Network (PTV) and the administrative offic- transparency and provides gic Performance Manage- karoon din tayo ng clean, kat maraming atas si Pres- Philippine News Agency ers/designate attended the a mechanism for appeals ment System other topics fair and honest elections.” idente sa atin na kailangan (PNA). The program was reorientation-workshop and resolution of conflicts included the concrete link- He stressed, “Tandaan kong gawin. Dire-diretso launched in 2018, simul- on the Strategic Perfor- and/or disagreements. age of organizational per- niyo po sa eleksyon, ang trabaho. Alam mo na- taneously with the estab- mance Management System Participants of the activ- formance with approved isang araw lang ang boto- man, malapit na ang elek- lishment of Provincial (SPMS) at Patio Victoria, ity were divided into five plans, and the Agreements han but most of time ito syon so very focused tayo Communications Officers San Jose, on April 11, 2019. sectors – development ad- and Ways Forward. po ay kampanyahan. And sa Dismiss Disinformation Network (PCONet) to ed- The SPMS of the city ministration sector, social Incoming City Mayor in a campaign, 90 percent campaign para labanan ucate the public in coun- government is guided by sector, economic sector, in- Alfred Romualdez graced is basically spent on com- ang fake news.” tering the spread of fake four policies: 1. It adheres frastructure sector, and en- the event and addressed munications.” “Kapag nananig ang news. (PR) to the principle of perfor- vironment sector. the gathered city govern- mance-based security of Human Resources Man- ment officials and employ- tenure. 2. It operates on agement and Development ees. He appealed to them shared commitments and Office (HRMDO) OIC, Ru- to work hand in hand in Tacloban City has a new objective measures of per- ena Mate led the speakers achieving a better and pro- formance results. 3. It en- which included Ma. Rose gressive Tacloban.(RANDY hances productivity by us- Jecino of the City Planning CALIPARA/CITY INFOR- MATION OFFICE) police station building ing performance targets and Development Office TACLOBAN CITY- P.A.T.R.O.L PLAN 2030 as ters and a floor area of 288 The Philippine National long as the local govern- sq. meters. Archdiocese... of Eastern Visayas by the Church service, in the Police, based this city, ment will also help in ac- Meanwhile, Carlos ...from Page 1 police authorities, there eyes of their loved ones, has its new police station quiring a lot for its building. called on the remaining 22 is a view that cases of sui- they will not feel isolat- building with the inaugu- “The construction of local government units in outlook that suicide is now cide are on the rise. ed and that the Church ration of Police Station 2 in this standard type ‘B/C’ the region to donate a land considered as a mental ill- The police authority does not limit or restrict Barangay Abucay on April PNP building for the city as their counterpart for ness and at the same time, does not consider suicide the rights of their loved 10. government of Tacloban is the construction of police as part of the (Church’s) as a crime incident unless ones(committed sui- pastoral concern to its Eastern Visayas Police a solid representation of the building. there is a view of a foul cide),” he said. flock,” Militante said dur- Director Police Brigadier government’s desire to pro- “Of the 146 police sta- play. Militante,35, said that ing the ‘Express It At The General Dionardo Carlos vide the communities with tions, 102 police stations are Fr. Militante said that in his case, he attended Park’ media conference with this change of po- led the inauguration, bless- adequate, safe and commu- already occupying the new two masses involving sui- on Saturday(April 13)held sition, this will provide ing and turnover ceremony nity-friendly PNP buildings standard type building, 32 cide victims held outside at the Leyte Park Resort, relief to the loved ones the church of which was of the standard type “B/C” and facilities. This is in line others are still under con- this city. of those who committed a teenager. PNP building. with the objectives of the struction, and 22 remaining Archbishop Du is set suicide. He added that a for- Carlos said he will con- Integrated Transformation units are still using the old to issue a circular on this “While the Church mer seminarian from tinue to construct new po- Program, P.A.T.R.O.L Plan standard type building or issue, he added. remain its position that Leyte has committed lice station building under 2030,” said Carlos in a press without the standard type While there is no ac- committing suicide is suicide by jumping in a the PNP Peace and Order statement. PNP building,” the police tual data on the number not an option and does high-rise building in Ma- Agenda for Transforma- The building which cost regional director said ear- of persons who commit not condone it, allowing nila dues to depression suicide in Leyte or the rest tion and Upholding of of P4.87 million has a total lier. the victims to be given a just last month. the Rule of Law or PNP land area of 466 square me- (RONALD O. REYES) ELECTRONIC BINGO P225 million. Today is your lucky day!!! Imee...... from Page 7 Meantime, the Ilocos Try your Luck, Relax and Feel Norte governor said that the Excitement of the Games...! war chest on her senatorial Enjoy and have more fun... she hopes that she could bid, Marcos decline to say get the majority votes of Opens 9:30 AM to 2AM the though she cited the case of Eastern Visayas, the coun- following day her brother, former senator try’s eight vote-rich region 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Mar- Romualdez St., Tacloban City with over 3 million regis- cos when he ran for vice tered voters. JLK SPA president in 2016. On Friday (April 12), The newest place to unwind... A PCIJ report has indi- she barnstormed the cities Services offered: cated that Bongbong spent of Ormoc in Leyte; Naval Head Massage, Hand Massage P42.8 million television ads town in Biliran; Catba- Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico “Mic” L. Petilla pose for posterity with the officers Body Massage, Foot Massage on that year. logan City in Samar and of the Barangay Treasurers’ Association headed by their president Felipe Hatalla during Manicure, Pedicure, Foot SPA Outgoing senator Fran- in Tacloban, the region’s Opens: Monday to Saturday the 13th Provincial Congress for barangay treasurers which had a theme “Upholding Ba- cis Escudero spent the capital city with more than 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM highest at P236 million fol- rangay Batangas City Treasurer’s “commitment towards effecent financial management 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice 100,000 registered voters. lowed by eventual winner (JOEY A. GABIETA) “.The dongress was held at Oriental Hotel Palo,Leyte. (Gina P. Gerez) Romualdez St., Tacloban City Leni Robredo who spent 10 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, April 16, 2019

DPWH Leyte 2 kicks off Sportsfest 2019 CARIGARA, Leyte – district engineering of- Kick off activities in- Anchored on the theme fice kicked off this year’s clude the cheer dance “Kawani sa Pag-unlad Sportsfest on April 8, competition, boodle ng Bayan, sa Palakasan 2019. fight, and “Laro ng ay may Kasiyahan,” the A motorcade was L a h i .” Department of Public first held parading the For the main sports Works and Highways muse, escort and players events, each team will Heated exchange of spikes between Phil Army and Danao Team C in the Ogie Cup Sepak Takraw (DPWH) Leyte second of each team; Dynamic play basketball, volley- Natl Open. Builders, Road Masters, ball, badminton, table and Bridge Wizards. An tennis, arts, and chess. opening ceremony fol- Games are sched- lowed afterwards. uled every Monday, Phil Army rules Ogie Cup According to Engr. Wednesday, and Friday Gerald Pacanan, DPWH in the afternoon until Leyte 2 district engi- May 24. neer, sports activities Culmination and Sepak Takraw Natl Open with work colleagues awarding ceremony have great benefits to will be on May 27, 2019. TACLOBAN CITY- The champs had a by the brainy high-flying De Guzman added improve team function Meanwhile, Pacanan Philippine Army leaned blazing start, taking the spiker Sgt. Roy Lanuza, that his wards are veter- and organizational pro- urges employees to act on experience and fa- first set, 21-8. However, who displayed an array of ans of several Palarong ductivity. a true sportsman at miliarity with each oth- the Danao club regained magnificent aerial bombs Pambansa stints, as well “Engaging in activi- all times and consider er to dominate the 2nd their bearings and came that wowed the crowd at as tournaments outside ties like this is proven each game as a friend- Ogie Cup Sepak Takraw back with a vengeance in the venue. the country, and all are to help people become ly contest done in the National Invitational the second frame, 21-13, Other members of the former members of the physically and mentally spirit of camaraderie. Open Tournament on to force a deciding set. team are Corporals Mel- national training pool. healthy especially to el- “It does not matter April 13-14, 2019 at the It was a fiercely fought gie Quintos and Raffy The runners-up from derly employees,” Pac- who wins or who los- Robinsons North this third set but the Visayans Dagaraga, and PFCs Danao are composed anan said. es. As long as we enjoy city. finally bowed to the more Abraham Francisco and of power-hitter Jonas He added that even- every activity for the The Army menexperienced Army crew, Michael Zumarraga. Ancajas and Jude Batac tually this can impact improvement of this bagged the crown by 21-17. Their coach, Staff Sgt. who are ex-varsity mem- the efficiency and over- organization,” Pacanan outlasting Danao City Team Army paraded Jayson de Guzman re- bers of the University of all productivity in the said. (PR) Team C in the finals, 2-1. a battle-tested group led vealed that his team had Visayas in Cebu, Ian Carl district. been playing together for Ypil, Perl Tariao and Za- the past ten years, start- rex Banzon. ing in their high school In the showdown for days in Puerto Princesa third place, Danao City City until they were en- Team B blasted Sogod, listed to the Armed Forc- 21-18, 21-19. es of the Philippines. Before marching into the championships, Phil Army shellacked Danao B, 21-17, 21-17, while Danao C escaped Sogod with a 17-21, 21-19, 21- win in the semis. Defending champion Tacloban City suffered an early exit as they failed to Maasin City Main Office advance into the quar- (053) 570-8236 terfinals in the tourney BRANCHES: sponsored mainly by Tacloban: 523-8383 businessman and sports 325-6363 patron Rogie Chu and Palo: 832-1991 sanctioned by Pilipinas Baybay: 563-9120/563-9010 Sogod: (053) 577-8527 Sepak Takraw. Hilongos: (053) 567-8184 Ormoc: (053) 561-6818 see Phil Army /page 7 ...