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VOL. XXXI I NO. 060 TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2020 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN For COVID-19 contact tracing Tacloban’s SCAN system now in full operation JOEY A. GABIETA TACLOBAN CITY- About 150,000 individ- Thriving barter community uals from this city and those residing in other members welcome DTI's parts of the region have availed of a system in- troduced by the city government for easy con- non-tax pronouncement tact tracing relative to the pandemic caused by TACLOBAN CITY - Tacloban City Vice the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19). The barter community Mayor Jerry Yaokasin, in Tacloban welcomes who is also active in This was disclosed by government under Mayor the clarification made by joining the barter com- Randy Calahi, head of the Alfred Romualdez to ad- the Department of Trade munity, said that the Management Information dress the COVID-19 pan- and Industry (DTI) on announcement of DTI System (MIS), who said demic by having an easy an earlier report that on- is good news to many that they are overwhelmed and fast contact tracing for line barter is illegal and individuals who are en- with the response of the both positive individuals must be taxed. gaging in barter trade. public. and their close contacts, the Some residents of Ta- “This will now en- It was the office of MIS chief. cloban and from neigh- courage many to sur- Calahi that developed the All establishments, par- boring towns in Leyte vive, turning their system dubbed as sur- ticularly frequented by big province have created an throwaways & unused/ veillance, contact tracing, number of people, are re- online group accounts used/extra items into analysis and networking quired to have a scanner called as Tacloban Bar- something that they can (SCAN) which took effect wherein the SCAN cards ter Community and actually use,” Yaokasin on Thursday (July 16). issued by the city govern- Leyte Barter Communi- said. According to Calahi, ment would be scanned ty where they regularly “In this time of pan- 80,000 people have reg- before the holders would be share items they want to demic and prolonged istered the system online allowed entry. exchange with others. quarantine, many peo- while about 70,000 cards Calahi said that they CONTACT TRACING. Customers entering vari- ous business establishments here in Tacloban City The barter trading ple lost their regular were distributed to all have already distributed boomed during the sources of income. With need to present their SCAN cards, which can also be 138 barangays in the city SCAN cards to the villages quarantine period as the no more cash on hand wherein one household is wherein one household is downloaded, before they would be allowed to enter. movements of the peo- to buy daily necessities, entitled to one SCAN card. entitled to a single card. The system was devised by the city government for ple were restrained due the barter community The program is part of easy and fast contact tracing for COVID-19 infected see Tacloban’s/page 14 ... to the coronavirus dis- provides a platform for the campaign of the city persons and their close contacts. (RYAN AYON) ease 2019(COVID- 19) members to trade their pandemic. unused/used items for “If makikita niyo ang essential supplies. This As part of Mayor Romualdez’ Green Revolution Tacloban barter page, is welcome relief for mostly sa makikita nin- many cash-strapped in- Tacloban old dumpsite to be converted into a floral yo na bina-barter ay dividuals and families,” garden; design to become city's added attraction mga groceries and daily he added. needs like rice and oth- Through barter, Yao- TACLOBAN CITY- nation, in support of May- er commodities,” Rhoel kasin exchanges grocery The Tacloban City En- or Alfred Romualdez’ goal Ladera, Tacloban Barter goods with old things vironment and Natural to beautify the site, and his Community member, or vintage items which Resources Office (CEN- dream of bringing back said. see Thriving/page 3 ... RO) will be doing a flo- Green Revolution to Ta- “Barter became life- ristic restoration of the cloban City. line of many, dahil sa old dumpsite in Barangay The soon to rise hirap na nararanasan 106, Tacloban City North, two-hectare natural floris- nila, may mga nawalan according to City ENR tic park will showcase local ng trabaho, at mga busi- Officer Jonathan R. Hija- species and certain types nesses na humina ang da, together with Site Co- of plants which have been kita dahil sa COVID-19,” ordinator Marito Barillo, carefully considered for the local vines present in and creepers amidst the he added. environmental officer II. the type of soil of the old the area). Such planting “greens” in the north is Ladera added that The restoration of the dumpsite/park site: shrub activity is set to happen in something for Tacloban- because of barter, what old dumpsite to make it trees (Paguringon or Ka- August of 2020. ons to look forward to a other people think are ecologically stable again kawate), ornamentals (Ka- The natural park which few months from now. trash or useless in their is a move to convert the lipayan or San Francisco), will be filled with beau- (TACLOBAN CITY INFOR- homes became useful MATION CENTER) land into a tourist desti- and creepers (Kudzu and tiful flower trees, shrubs, during the health crisis. 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, July 18, 2020 Maasin City’s new quarantine Part of the mass purging in the 1980s facility now ready for Former NPA leader returnees, Mercado says arrested in Leyte town TACLOBAN CITY – after 21-days of isolation in The city government TACLOBAN CITY- An Ormoc City, Leyte, said ernment. Maasin City Mayor Nacio- quarantine facilities will be have separate quarantine alleged ranking member of during a mobile phone in- A mass grave was nal Mercado disclosed that discharged despite pending facility for health workers the communist group was terview. discovered last August their new quarantine facil- test results. that can accommodate up arrested by government He said that informa- 31,2006 in Mt. Sapang ity is almost complete and Those who will be tested to seven individuals in sep- forces in Inopacan town, tion received by them Daku in Brgy. Caulisihan, ready to accommodate positive and have finished arate isolation areas with Leyte province on Tuesday from the residents of the also in Inopacan town, arriving locally stranded their isolation would no two separate disinfection (July 14) afternoon. village led to the arrest of where the victims of the individuals (LSIs). longer be asked for another tents. Arrested was Felomino Salazar. mass purging were said The facility can accom- swab testing. As of July 15, Maasin Salazar, Jr., 69, at his house “When we received the to have been buried. modate around 50 indi- Those with negative re- City had recorded eight in Barangay Tinago of the information, we verified it About 67 human viduals, the mayor said. sults before the end of the confirmed COVID-19 pa- said town at about 3 pm. and upon confirming, we skulls and over hundreds “This may not be as mandatory 14-day quaran- tients, where six had al- Salazar, who also car- right away conducted our of bones were discovered comfortable compared to tine must stay in the desig- ready recovered while two ried aliases of ‘Jun and Leo,’ operation which resulted at the mass grave. your own rooms but we nated facilities to complete are still active cases. was said to be a member of to his arrest,” he said. Velez said that the reb- are doing our best in giv- the prescribed isolation pe- (ROEL T. AMAZONA) the executive committee The military official el is now under the custo- ing quality service to our riod. of the Communist Party said that Salazar has been dy of the Criminal Inves- constituents most espe- of the Philippines-New living in Tinago since 2015 tigation and Detection cially on times of crisis,” People’s Army (CPP-NPA) where his nephew is said Group (CIDG) in Ormoc Mercado said. Samar ex-rebels tapped Southern Leyte Front, to be a village councilor. City for documentation The facility is in addi- to find more NPA graves was arrested by virtue of “He is in the village as and booking procedure tion to the existing quar- a warrant of arrest issued if he was a free man,” Velez before he would be pre- antine areas identified by TACLOBAN CITY – turnees to locate the grave by Regional Trial Court- said. sented to the Regional the city government and Government troops in of other NPA members Branch 32 of the Nation- Velez said that Salazar Trial Court-Branch 32 to the quarantine facili- Northern Samar thanked who died in clashes with al Capital Judicial region was part of the group of of the National Capital ty provided by Philippine rebel returnees for provid- government troops. based in Manila. the CPP-NPA responsible Judicial region based in Red Cross-Southern Leyte ing vital information that “Terrorism is a threat The alleged rebel lead- in the implementation of Manila. chapter. led to the recent discovery to peace, security, prosper- er has 15 outstanding the so-called ‘Operation “This is not our victo- Meanwhile, the city of a burial ground of the ity, and people. Let us all warrants for murder in Anti-Venereal Disease’ ry but victory of the peo- government will make New People’s Army (NPA) be united in exterminat- connection to the mass of the communist group ple who were victimized it mandatory that all re- in the province. ing violence, I encouraged killings in Inopacan and back in the early 1980s. by their group,” he said. turning residents of the Maj. Edwin Oloan, nearby areas in Leyte car- This group was said to (ROEL T. AMAZONA/JOEY other civilians to help in A. GABIETA) city should undergo swab Philippine National Police giving more information ried out by the leadership be behind on the murder testing within seven days 1st Northern Samar Pro- to eradicate terrorism in of the CPP-NPA back in of hundreds of civilians counting on their arrival. vincial Mobile Force Com- the province,” Oloan said the early 1980s, Major and their members sus- However, returning pany commander, said po- in a statement issued on Ryann Velez, civil-mili- pected by the communist residents of Maasin City lice and soldiers have been tary officer of the 802nd group to have provided who remain asymptomatic coordinating with rebel re- see Samar /page 11... Infantry Brigade based in information to the gov- As part of Tacloban city gov't effort to regain status as rabies-free city, CVO intensifies dog vaccination TACLOBAN CITY- man rabies death was in oculated more than 8,400 After losing its status as 2004 involving a 19-year dogs. a rabies-free, this city’s old man who butchered a “We are encouraging veterinary office is in- dog as their pulutan(ap- our pet owners to have tensifying its vaccina- petizer),” she said. their dogs vaccinated for tion among dogs in par- But with this latest their own safety and this ticular. rabies incident, their of- is free,” she said. For the past 14 years, fice will intensify further She said that they Tacloban City was the their anti-rabies vaccina- have 1,800 vials of vac- only rabies-free area in tion campaign in the city cines which is more than the entire Eastern Vi- to ensure no similar inci- enough of their needed sayas. dent will happen again. 1,600 vials. Much of these But such distinction And for the city to vaccines were provided was lost after a 27-year reclaim its being a ‘ra- by the city government old man from Barangay bies-free city,’ it need to under Mayor Alfred Ro- 94-A died on June 30 of have a zero case for the mualdez. this year after he was bit- next five years or until One vial could vacci- ten by their six-month 2025, Alcantara said. nate 10 dogs. old dog. “We have further in- As part of their cam- Both the man and the tensified our anti-rabies paign, the CVO also dog died hours apart on vaccination in all baran- continue its campaign that day. gays of the city, some- against stray dogs. Dr. Eunice Alcantara, times we do this through As of last month, head of the City Veteri- door-to-door vaccina- around 1,279 dogs have The local government of Tacloban through the City Veterinary Office (CVO) nary office (CVO), said tion to ensure that all been impounded. Own- conducted a house-to-house free anti-rabies vaccination for pet animals, espe- that they were ‘sad’ of dogs will be vaccinated,” ers of these dogs could cially dogs, on Wednesday morning, July 15, at Brgy. 59-A Sampaguita. The the incident saying Ta- she said. recovered them once said move is part of City’s campaign to intensify rabies awareness and reclaim cloban has never had According to Alcan- they pay a fine of P2,000 the ‘Rabies-free City’ status, which was revoked following the first human ra- such a case for the last tara, for this year, they based on an ordinance, bies death last June 30, after 14 years of maintaining the said tag. As of June 14 years. are targeting 16,800 dogs or the Animal Code of 22, 2020, a total of 8, 406 dogs have been vaccinated, CVO reported. The team “The last time we for vaccination and so Tacloban. is also set to conduct free door-to-door anti-rabies immunization in the remain- (JOEY A. GABIETA) have such a case of hu- far, they have already in- ing barangays of the City this July. (CIO)

www.leytesamardailynews.com e-mail: [email protected] facebook.com/leytesamar.dailynews twitter.com/lsdenews Saturday, July 18, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 3 Region’s tourism crown jewel After being declared by the DOH last week Kalanggaman Island to start accepting Tarangan is, again, no longer COVID-19 area

tourists this August; local execs say TACLOBAN CITY- The town of Tarangan health protocols to be strictly observe in Samar province is no TACLOBAN CITY- longer COVID-19 free The Kalanggaman Island as it again posted a new in Palompon town, Leyte case as reported by the province is set to open to Department of Health tourists this August, al- (DOH) in Eastern Vi- most seven days after it sayas. Mayor Arnel Tan was closed due to quaran- With the new 11 tine. COVID-19 cases, the re- as free from the dreaded And initially, the is- gion has now 667 cases in disease. land known for its white total. Tarangan has also one powdery sand beaches and Based on the DOH confirmed COVID-19 crystal clear blue waters, report released Thursday related death. would only cater among night, out of the region’s “We have a new case residents of the town who 11 new cases, one of them involving an undocu- will be required to show a came from Tarangnan mented LSI but he is are still a little bit worried not an economic augmen- tourists who visited Ka- barangay certificate stating involving a 50-year old now at our quarantine considering of the current tation initiative but rather langgaman Island. that they are indeed local man locally stranded in- facility,” Mayor Tan said. situation, Raoul Bacalla, a strategy to ready tourism “We are really depend residents, Paulette Tuan, dividual(LSI) who came Meantime, the other municipal environment and sector in adapting the new on the coming of tourists as municipal tourism officer, from Malabon City. new cases of the region natural resources officer, in normal,” he added. much of Palompon’s local said. But town Mayor Ar- came from Baybay City another mobile phone in- Initially, only 50 percent income are derived from “We will strictly ob- nel Tan said that the in Leyte with three cas- terview of the island’s carrying ca- our tourism sector. And this serve the health protocols COVID-19 patient is es; two in Allen town “It’s more of calculat- pacity of 500 a day would be will also help our micro- like the wearing of face now at their isolation fa- in Northern Samar; ed risk kind of excitement allowed to set foot on the is- entrepreneurs like those in masks and social distanc- cility, thus could no lon- one each from Catbalo- rather than fun excitement land once it open in August, the restaurant and trans- ing,” she said. ger spread infection. gan City and Motiong, we are feeling right now be- he added. portation business and even Kalanggaman Island is Last July 8, the DOH both in Samar province; cause everything is a whole Tuan said that they hope those in souvenir-making being managed by the local in the region formally de- Capul, Northern Sa- new ball game. We are hop- that by next year, they could industry,”Tuan said. government unit of Palom- clared Tarangan, which ing for the best but prepar- fully open to tourists the (ROEL T. AMAZONA/ mar; Pintuyan, Southern pon and is considered to had 35 COVID-19 cases, ing for the worst,” he said. Kalanggaman Island say- JOEY A. GABIETA) Leyte; and Mahaplag in be the top tourist attrac- “The local government ing that much of their local Leyte. tion not only of Leyte but benefited the online unit will be using Ka- income are generated from Thriving... All new cases of the the entire Eastern Visayas barter trade is a senior langgaman Island as a pilot tourist receipts. ...from Page 1 region are LSIs and con- region. citizen named Lito, who project relative to reener- She said that last year, fined at their respective While they are excited he collects for his plan of exchanged his own pro- gizing the tourism industry they generated P29 million quarantine facilities. for the reopening of Ka- putting up a mini-mu- duced vinegar with gro- (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) of the locality. Hence, it is from the more than 100,000 langgaman Island, they seum. cery. “Rather than com- Through the help of change to his vinegar, plain and wait for gov- Angelyn Ladrera Sabu- the barter community Tolosa district welcomes ernment dole-outs sap, the vinegar that members made a deal during this pandemic, he produced was post- of bartering his goods online barter gave many ed over Tacloban Bar- with grocery items, new district-in-charge residents at home the ter Community in ex- fruits, vegetables, rice, opportunity to become BY: NORESITA A. GO change of a coffee. that help him for his productive and entre- The post became vi- daily need. On May 6, 2020, Mel- preneurial. They are not ral in the barter com- (ROEL T. AMAZONA) vin G. Amargo, reported trying to earn, but sur- munity and received to Tolosa District, Tolosa, vive,” he added. many deals. From his Leyte as the new District- Among those who request of coffee in ex- in-charge, upon receiving his special order from the Leyte Schools Division Su- The key frontline in education perintendent, Manuel P. Albaño. BY: APOLINARIO G. ALCALA, Ph.D. Across Levels starting Much more can be said July 8, 2019 and onwards about this great man from way to his meteoric rise as instilled with positive Fil- The principal goal of and coach for competence based on Regional Mem- Burauen, Leyte who is a the head of Tolosa District. ipino values of discipline, education is to create peo- is an inherit concept in orandum no., 340 s. 2020. simple man having passion Happily married to honesty, integrity, educa- ple who are capable of new school leadership. However, Participants are SDs, and love for service. Mary Ann D. Amargo, tion, love of God and coun- things-people who are cre- the big question is how can ASDs, Division Chiefs, He is a former District- Master Teacher, their union try. ative, inventive, and dis- school leaders be at service Regional Chiefs, Region- in-Charge of Palompon is blessed with intelligent (Note: The author is coverers (Jean Piaget). in times of this pandemic? al and Division EPSs, East District. His leap to children, Helius and Han- head teacher of the Olot El- This is what we should What are the strategic plans District Supervisors and greater heights has started nah. ementary School of the To- be looking at, as the De- and goals to be implement- School Heads of the dif- from his humble begin- This education stalwart, losa District) partment of Education ed to continue education? ferent divisions in Region nings in the educational (DepEd) announced that In response to the pro- VIII. system in the district of Leyte Samar classes for school year fessional needs of the School leaders are Burauen. 2020-2021 would begin on school leaders during this front liners in education, From being a classroom DailyDaily ExpressExpress August 24, 2020. Covid-19 pandemic, DepEd that requires positive be- teacher, a head teacher, The key implementers Region VIII, through the havior and traits that will and then principal, he rose is in need of in the learning and devel- Human Resource Devel- help in providing quality from the ranks to District- Writers, Correspondents, opment systems in schools opment Division in coor- services to the clientele. are the school leaders. dination with Curriculum in-charge in an early age. Account Executives (Note: The author is the His meritorious stint Thus, improving instruc- and Learning Management head teacher II of the Balan- and climb to being an Please email resume to: tional supervision is also Division conducted a Vir- te PS, Villahermosa and Sto. school principal in Villa [email protected]. a focus of sustaining edu- tual Professional Learning Niño Elementary Schools, or call 053-321-4833/ 09177710320 cation, the ability to model and Development Sessions Rosas Elementary School, look for Aileen M. Grafil Julita, Julita District) Burauen District pave the 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Saturday, July 18, 2020

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contained in a microchip ficials who are considered OPINIONthat will be implanted in the Ex-Officio members. human body, either on the Palawan Cong. Franz arm, or on the forehead. The Alvarez, the chairperson Things To same will also be scanned What’s New of the House Committee during one’s official trans- on Legislative Franchise, actions with agencies, and said arguments in con- Mind without it one cannot buy Mr. Q? nection with the ABS- or sell anything. CBN’s franchise bid will DOMS PAGLIAWAN have to be summarized, Those who will refuse TENTE U. QUINTERO that mark will be considered before the lawmakers outlaws and that is punish- could vote on whether the able by death. One will be network’s application will QR Code advent deemed an outcast, a rebel, What’s next on ABS- be brought to the plenary in mainstream society. Ma- floor for more debates. The joint committees It is beyond question tablishments. Without such jority of people will receive CBN’s Franchise Hearing? have so far held 13 hear- that the QR Code imple- a code, one cannot make of- that mark for having it is ings related to ABS-CBN’s mentation has the noblest ficial transactions, like buy- tantamount to survival. Not ABS-CBN’s purported & Public Accountability is bid for another franchise intention of all, hence its ing or selling. only will one be deprived of “political bias”, which had chaired by Cong. Jose An- where various issues such adoption by the city gov- Technologically, this is a societal transactions, any- caught the ire of President tonio Sy-Alvarado of the as the citizenship of the ernment of Tacloban, Or- brilliant idea as it facilitates one who rejects that mark Rodrigo Duterte and his NUP or the National Unity network’s chair emeritus moc City, and the rest of quick and accurate trans- will also be pursued by au- allies, was finally discussed Party. Gabby Lopez the Lopez places that are to follow. actions. But not everyone thorities and be killed. That during the joint House Then oh, oh…. We family’s reclamation of the But we are wondering if is comfortable with it for is why, according to proph- Committee on Legislative just read the following network, tax-related is- the implementing author- it reminds them of an up- ecy, numerous people will Franchising and Commit- “Breaking News” on the sues, and the network’s al- ities, the people behind coming, horrific scenario. be slain and beheaded for tee on Good Government Internet… leged political bias, among them, are aware about this It matches with a prophecy not accepting that satanic during its 13th hearing last THE VOTING SKED others, were discussed. code’s implications. in the Bible that in the end mark. Wednesday, July 8th. ON ABS-CBN FRAN- House Speaker Alan This, by the way, is an times, during the reign of Major reasons explain This was in connection CHISE NOT YET AN- Peter Cayetano has open- alphanumeric code repre- the antichrist, or the Beast the secret imposition of that with the ABS-CBN’s ap- NOUNCED ly urged lawmakers to sented by amusing sym- in the Revelation, people mark, among which are: 1) plication for a new fran- MANILA, Philippines vote on conscience on bols when viewed by the will be forced to bear the for the antichrist dictator chise, since their former – No schedule has yet ABS-CBN’s franchise, naked eye, but behind its mark of the Beast, again an to monitor every person on broadcast franchise ex- been set for the voting on saying that those who are funny looks are the most alphanumeric code but with earth; 2) to seal them with pired last May 4, 2020. whether or not ABS-CBN’s for the renewal of the net- vital personal informa- the number 666 in it. the proof of his ownership The House Committee bid for a 25-year franchise work’s franchise should tion about the person who While the QR Code as- of their souls. The first one on Legislative Frachising will pass the committee “open their minds” to has it, that he/she in turn signed to people now is just is a technological/digital is chaired by Cong. Franz level in the House of Rep- the side of the opposition could show for scanning stored in a cell phone or reason, but the second one Alvarado (PDP-Laban), resentatives, composed of and vice versa. when inside business es- other gadgets perhaps, the see QR Code /page 14 ... while the House Commit- Forty-Six (46) Members “That’s why we made mark of the Beast will be tee on Good Government of the Committee on Leg- overcoming whatever diffi- islative Franchise; and the see What’s next/page 14 ... culty there is in developing Forty-Four (44) House Of- our intimate relation with people will not get hungry. God. In ploys to cushion the im- Let us remember that pact of the lockdown, local governments were permit- God in his Son who became ted to tinker the calamity Commentary man, Jesus, and through the following the declaration Holy Spirit, is able to adapt of a national calamity by FR. ROY CIMAGALA himself to our human con- Foulshot the president. That order dition in both its best and paved the way for the un- worst possibilities without due and untimely use of AL ELLEMA the calamity fund. losing what is truly neces- It was followed with sary for us. another issuance that al- Flow with God always He is willing to go down lowed the use of the 20% to our level as sinner, the development fund. This IF we want to flow with of what would be the effec- lost sheep, the lost coin and Bending moments required the enactment of the changing times without tive and practical way for us the prodigal son, if only First of a series supplemental budget as lo- getting confused or lost, to cope with the great and to recover us and bring us cal governments cancelled then we have to realize that often dizzying variety of People quarantined in The initial click of the its development projects to to the highest peak of our gather funds for covid19 we need to flow with God possible situations we can dignity as children of God, homes by order of govern- lock that detained people in ment are suffering from their homes and workplaces response. All the local gov- always. He after all, being encounter in life, we have to sharers of God’s divine life. ernment could provide out the Creator and original make sure that our relation- illnesses, chief of them de- for those who got stranded Let’s keep always these pression that had reported- was with the assurance that of the meager develop- and ultimate lawgiver of ship with God is strong and reassuring words of Scrip- ly caused deaths more that government assistance will ment funds were essential the universe, would be our stable. ture: “I have no pleasure in the deadly covid19 virus. be provided to ensure that see Bending /page 14 ... sure guide who knows how Any difficulty in de- the death of the wicked, but The illness does not show to adapt to the times with- veloping that kind of rela- that the wicked turn from symptoms and like the Prayer for the Nation and out compromising what is tionship should simply be his way and live. Turn, turn covid19 virus, is also un- for Those who Serve in overcome. To be sure, all seen. It does not show man- essential and necessary in from your evil ways!” (Ez Public Office life. the effort involved would be ifestations and may well 33,11) be deemed asymptomatic God, our Father, you guide He is the one who pro- all worthwhile. Overcoming And St. Paul says some- like the covid19 virus. The everything in wisdom and love. Accept vides the anchor, the sense the usual awkwardness, the thing very appropriate: illness reportedly afflicted the prayers we offer for our nation, by the of direction, the power inconsistencies and vacil- people due to the pressures wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our “God made him (Christ) citizens, may harmony and justice be se- to adapt to the changing lations in this regard will who had no sin to be sin for and stress caused by poli- cured and may there be lasting prosperity circumstances of our life. surely give us our just and us, so that in him we might cies aimed at controlling the and peace. Always being with him is generous reward. covid19 pandemic. People Almighty and eternal God, You know become the righteousness deprived of their freedom the longings of our hearts and You pro- the key to how we can stay And as long as we put of God.” (2 Cor 5,21) These to move from their abode tect our rights in your goodness, watch the course as we navigate our mind and heart into it, words clearly tell us that to engage in their usual dai- over those in authority, so that people the different and often we can actually achieve that everywhere may enjoy freedom, security Christ is willing to adapt ly activities are now feeling and peace. uncharted oceans and ex- ideal, because God, for his himself to our worst condi- the weight of the lockdowns We ask this through our Lord Jesus plore the unmapped terri- part, will never be sparing tion here on earth—without imposed on households, Pray the Holy Rosary daily Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns tories of the world. with his grace. So, we should communities and an entire for world peace and conversion of sinners with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, island. (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. (Courtesy of Thus, before thinking not doubt and hesitate in see Flow /page 14 ... Daughters of St. Paul) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express Saturday, July 18, 2020 Saturday, July 18, 2020 NOTICES Leyte Samar Daily Express 7

Republic of the Philippines EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF LAYDI Department of Environment and Natural Resources WITH ABSOLUTE SALE C. MERCADO WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late TEOFILO MABANSAG ABARRACO- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late LAYDI C. MERCADO extrajudicially Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office SO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 8 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) Borongan City, Eastern Samar Lot 37-K, Bsd-08-00021 (OLT) being a portion of Lot 37, Pls 658-D situated at Brgy. Cala- TD No. 2012-01-0006-08639, Residential Bldg. with an area of 535.89 sq.m., with an pi, Motiong, Samar with an area of 21,269 square meters, more or less covered by TCT No. assessed value of Php848,760.00 situated at Brgy. 109, Tacloban City; 2) TD No. 2012- In the matter of Lot No. 1 (1287-A & 1287-B) EP-460. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of RICKY L. LANGI married to JANETTE BABALCON as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 500, Page 01-0006-08675, Residential Bldg. with an area of 187.00 sq.m., with an assessed value MSA No. 082604-28 CCS 08-000841-D______No. 101, Book No. 628, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Demetrio Medino J. Acuba. of Php143,340.00 situated at Brgy. 96, Calanipawan Tacloban City; 3) TD No. 2012-01- In the name of located at Brgy. Songco, LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18, 2020 0006-01227, Residential Land, Lot No. 2874-C-1 with an area of 559.00 sq.m., with an SANDY C. CABALONGA Borongan City assessed value of Php30,750.00 situated at Brgy. 109, Tacloban City; 4) TD No. 2012-01- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE 0006-08674, Residential Land, Lot No. 2874-C-2 with an area of 466.00 sq.m., with an Applicant Eastern Samar assessed value of Php25,630.00 situated at Brgy. 109, Tacloban City; 5) TD No. 2012- X------X OF AN UNDIVIDED SHARE 01-0006-01179, Residential Land, Lot No. 2874-C-3 with an area of 93.00 sq.m., with an NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of PEDRO CABANERO extrajudicially settled, assessed value of Php5,120.00 situated at Brgy. 109, Tacloban City; 6) TD No. 2012-01- ORDER OF APPROVAL OF APPRAISAL partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Buray, Wright, (now Pa- 0009-05792, Residential Land, Lot No. 3425-E-1 with an area of 269.00 sq.m., with an ranas) Samar designated as Lot No. 2036, Pls-658-D covered by OCT No. 10615 containing AND GRANT OF AUTHORITY TO SELL an area of 20,067 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of SPS. assessed value of Php7,400.00 situated at Marasbaras, Brgy. 82, Tacloban City; 7) TD No. LITO R. RAQUEL AND HELSIE C. RAQUEL as vendee of 10,033.5 square meters from 2012-01-0015-05831, Agricultural Land, Lot No. 2010 with an area of 0.36150 has with an By virtue of the authority vested on me by DENR Administrative the above-described property. Per Doc No. 115, Page No. 4, Book No. VII, Series of 2011. assessed value of Php7,240.00 situated at San Jose, Brgy. 84, Tacloban City; 8) TD / ARP Notary Public Atty. Pedro M. Labid. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25. 2020 No. 08-30-0023-05154 Commercial Land, Lot No. 9607-D with an area of 625.00 square Order No. 2016-07 and as recommended by the Appraisal Commit- meters with an assessed value of Php87,280.00 located at Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte and tee on CENRO Borongan Eastern Samar, the appraisal and grant of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE WITH SALE heir ERNESTO L. MERCADO hereby CEDE, TRANSFER AND CONVEY unto co-heirs authority to sell the above subject land under the provisions of RA NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late LOLITA POLIQUIT TAMPIPI extrajudi- LANIE C. MERCADO AND ELMER C. MERCADO the full ownership and possession cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a 3/4 portion from a parcel of land designated of the above-described properties. Per Doc No. 1699, Page No. 345, Book No. IV, Series of 730, as amended, is hereby approved at ONE THOUSAND PESOS as Lot No. 9245-A of the subd plan Psd-08-001742 covered by TCT No. T-20661 situated 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ramon N. Pedrosa, Jr. LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18, 2020 (P1,000.00) per square meter or ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS at Brgy. Kilim, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 1,111.5 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of MARIA MITCHEL P. TAMPIPI as vendee of the 2/6 (P100,000.00) for the whole tract of land. portion of a parcel of a land Lot 9245-A which portion contains an area of 185.4 square me- DEED OF ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE WITH SALE OF A ters, more or less from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 469, Page No. 94, Book No. LXXXV, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Joseph Carnel M. Bandalan PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY SO ORDERED. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ROMEO ABELLA, who died intestate in Borongan, E. Samar, executed a Deed of Adjudication over a parcel of agricultural land AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE located along Provincial Road, Lalawigan, Borongan City, Eastern Samar covered by ARP Borongan City, Eastern Samar,______No. 08-031-00810/PIN 1037-230-031-14-143, registered in the name of Trias, Celedonia SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE A. Et. Al. under Survey No. 6476 PRT F. Lot No. 143, Block No. 014, containing an area of NOTICE is is hereby given that HELDILIZA C. PACURE, heir of the late KENTDAR 11,000.00 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed by JAIME J. VOCES, of legal age, C. PACURE executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a motor vehicle more partic- Filipino, married to MA. LUISA A. VOCES and a resident of Brgy. Lalawigan Borongan Forester DELIA ABOBO-BENITEZ ularly described as; ENGINE: XRM16E171902; CHASSIS NO: XRM16171910; YEAR City, E. Samar referred as the VENDEE for a portion of 598.00 square meters, more or MODEL: 2012; DENOMINATION: Motorcycle without side car; CR NO: 13142309-5 OIC-PENR Officer less; per Doc. No. 217, Page No. 45, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2020 of Notary Public dated March 13, 2012; MAKE: HONDA; BODY TYPE: MOTORCYCLE; PLATE NO: Atty. Charles B. Culo, CPA. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 6666-HL. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of RODOLFO CABIOC as vendee of the said vehicle. Per Doc No. 245, Page No. 49, Book No. I, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Crispin Simoun P. Cercado. LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ROSALINDA T. AGERO extrajudicial- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SIMULTANEOUS DEED OF ly settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 3-J of subdi- LSDE: July 18, 2020 vision of Psd-08-015056-D being a a portion of Lot 3, Pcs 08-000750-D situated at Brgy. ABSOLUTE SALE San Jose, Tacloban City containing an area of 100 square meters, more or less covered by NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. ELIODORO I. DALORAYA and TCT No. T-55724. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. SANNY P. OCTAVIANO EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF CONCHITA CAGASCAS DALORYA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated and AILEEN A. OCTAVIANO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 47, over a parcel of land located at Brgy. Tinaguban, Carigara, Leyte under OCT No. OC- Page No. 11, Book No. 10, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Vicente B. Cañas. FERNANDO PEDRAZA TAN 7669 of Lot 5919 with a total land area of 8,715 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FERNANDO P. TAN extrajudicially settled, was executed in favor of SPS. DIOSDADO C. DALORAYA AND IMELDA DOLLETE partitioned and adjudicated over 8 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A parcel DALORAYA as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 179, Page No. 36, of land designated as Lot 103, B-4, Pcs 177058 situated at Poblacion, Catbalogan, Samar Book No. XXXV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ulpiano Arpon, Jr. DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE containing an area of 139 square meters with TCT No. T-7526; 2) A parcel of land Lot 7, NOTICE is hereby given that SALUD E. CAMPOS heirs of the late PROSPERO Psc -12929 under T-10471 situated at Brgy. Patag, Catbalogan, Samar with an area of 336 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE CAMPOS executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a 1/2 share of parcel of land des- square meters, more or less; 3) A parcel of land known as Lot 8, Pcs - 12929 situated at Dis- ignated as Lot No. 2 of Psu-253413 located at Balagtas, Matag-on, Leyte with an area of trict of Patag, Catbalogan City, Samar containing an area of 336 square meters under TCT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late TRINIDAD F. MENDIOLA AND 23,187 square meters under OCT No. 18685. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in No. T - 10472; 4) A parcel of land known as Lot 9, Pcs-12929 situated at District of Patag, MARIANO B. MENDIOLA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a par- Catbalogan, Samar containing an area of 336 square meters, more or less under TCT No. cel of land designated as Lot No. 1068-A-15-K-8-D of the subdivision plan being a portion favor of SPS. ROMAN Y. CALISANG AND ROWENA V. CALISANG as vendee of the T-6970; 5) A parcel of land designated as Lot 12, Pcs-12929 situated at District of Patag, of Lot 1068-A-15-K-8 LRC Cad. Rec. No. 1060 situated at Brgy. Marasbaras, Tacloban City above-described property. Per Doc No. 428, Page No. 86, Book No. XCIX. Notary Public Catbalogan, Samar containing an area of 3,748 square meters, more or less under TCT No. containing an area of 832 square meters, more or less covered with TCT No. T-26559. A Atty Allan R. Castro. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 T-6971; 6) A parcel of land designated as Lot 14, Pcs-12929 situated at District of Patag, Deed of Sale was executed in favor of JOSEPH KIM M. SALVATIERRA as vendee of the Catbalogan, Samar containing an area of 3,748 square meters, more or less under TCT No. above-described parcel of land. Per Doc No. 235, Page No. 48, Book No. 8, Series of 2017. Notary Public Atty. Vicente B. Cañas. LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE T-6973; 7) A parcel of agricultural land designated as Lot 762, Cad 255 situated at Brgy. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late WENEFREDO LIM extrajudicially set- 004, Payao, Catbalogan, Samar containing an area of 1.8802 hectares under TD/ARP No. tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Cagnocot, Villaba, 01-0048-00138, PIN No. 229-01-0048-04-016; 8) A parcel of agricultural land designated DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE Leyte with an area of 4.0887 hectares covered by OCT No. P-52707 under TD No. 08- as Lot NO. 13-A, Psd-08-022-399-D situated at Brgy. 13, Patag, Catbalogan City, Samar NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late GENEROSO A. YU extrajudicially set- 41009-00809 and heirs hereby CONFIRM the said sale of the above-described property to containing an area of .3148 hectares under TD/ARP No. 01-0013-00475, PIN No. 229-01- tled, partitioned and adjudicated over his conjugal share consisting 1/2 portion of 3 parcels WENDELL LIM SY. Per Doc No. 449, Page No. 90, Book No. 50, Series of 2017. Notary 0013-03-050. Per Doc No. 481, Page No. 098, Book No. 346, Series of 2015. Notary Public of land situated at Brgy. Diit, Tacloban City particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land Public Atty. Alejandro R. Diongzon. LSDE: June 27, July 4, 11, 2020 Atty. Medino L. Acuba. LSDE: July 18, 25 & Aug 1, 2020 designated as Lot 6 of the con-sub LRC, Psc-12735-2 being a portion of Lot 4239 with an area consisting of 7,121.50 square meters, more or less covered by TCT No. T-68478; 2) A AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE parcel of land designated as Lot 4237-F of the sub plan LRC Psd-93435 being a portion of Lot 4237 with an area of 2,184 square meters under TCT No. T-68480; 3) A parcel of land lot OF DECEASED PERSON NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late VICENTE AÑOSA who died intestate designated as Lot 7, Pcs 10732 being a portion of Lot 4237-M Psd-93435 and Lot 4239 with NOTICE is hereby given that ADELAIDA D. YSORIO heir of the late JESUS R. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot an area of 7,121.50 square meters, more or less under TCT No. T-68479. A Deed of Absolute No. 1307-ISF, CAD 1059-D-Case 14, containing an area of 34,753 square meters, more Sale was executed in favor of SPS. SAMUEL P. TIU AND CATHERINE G. TIU as vendee YSORIO executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a real property designated as Cad Lot or less, situated at Brgy. Bagacay, Hinabangan, Samar and Tax Declaration No. 07-0003- of the above-described 3 parcels of land. Per Doc No. 148, Page No. 31, Book No. II, Series 4677 under TD No. 08-41025-00433 situated at Brgy. Payao, Villaba, Leyte consisting an 00067. A Deed of Sale was executed by Heirs-Vendors Jaquelyn P. Cabadsan of legal age, of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Eric T. De Veyra. LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18, 2020 area of 1.0183.22 hectares. Per Doc No. 440, Page No. 88, Book No. 66, Series of 2020. Filipino, married to Christopher V. Cabadsan and resident of Brgy. Bagacay, Hinabangan, Notary Public Atty. Alejandro R. Diongzon. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 Samar; per Doc. No. 69, Page No. 10, Book No. VI, Series of 2020 before Notary Public Atty. Yolanda A. Osea Alfonso. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late VICENTE AÑOSA who died intestate AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late VICTORIANO PEDROSA extrajudi- extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot NOTICE is hereby given that REYNALDO LAUZON heir of the late ELIODORO cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Cad Lot 1672 No. 1307-ISF, CAD 1059-D-Case 14, containing an area of 34,753 square meters, more LAUZON executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land denominated as Cad situated at Brgy. Naga-Naga, Palo, Leyte covered with OCT No. P-27789 with TD No. 08- or less, situated at Brgy. Bagacay, Hinabangan, Samar and Tax Declaration No. 07-0003- Lot No. 3586 under TD No. 05-38-0016-00223 containing an area of 3.3336 hectares situat- 30-0025-00745 with an area of 1,292 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Absolute Sale 00067. A Deed of Sale was executed by Heirs-Vendors Jaquelyn P. Cabadsan of legal age, ed at Bislig, Tanauan, Leyte. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of EPHREM S. ABAN- was executed in favor of AREN CASTILLANO as vendee of a portion of Lot designated as Filipino, married to Christopher V. Cabadsan and resident of Brgy. Bagacay, Hinabangan, DO married to MA. CIELO B. ABANDO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Lot 1672-B based on the approved subdivision plan Psd-08-036810-D consisting of 565.25 Samar; per Doc. No. 69, Page No. 10, Book No. VI, Series of 2020 before Notary Public Doc No. 21, Page No. 6, Book No. XV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Bella Mercedes square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 151, Page No. 32. Book No. XXIII, Series of 2019. Atty. Yolanda A. Osea Alfonso. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 G. Mendiola. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 Notary Public Atty. Jessica Joy U. Bendoy. LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS NOTICE is hereby given that SPS. ENCAMACION ABAPO-TOMADA and CERI- NOTICE is hereby given that MARIE ANN D. TICA heir of the late SPS. RESTITU- OF TOMAS ALBESA WITH ABSOLUTE SALE ACO TOMADA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land TO DACOYCOY AND ALEJANDRA DACOYCOY executed an Affidavit of Self-Adju- known as Lot No. 3921 situated at Baybay City, Leyte covered by TCT T-11669. Per dication over a parcel of land containing an area of 1,037.13 square meters located at Brgy. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late TOMAS ALBESA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Doos del Doc No. 442, Page No. 89, Book No. XLVI, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Parena, Carigara, Leyte under ARP No. 11036-00144, Lot No. 160. Per Doc No. 105, Page Norte, Hindang, Leyte under TD No. 08-15009-00232 with Cad Lot No. 2193 containing Chavez-Butawan. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 No. 21, Book No. XXXV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ulpiano Arpon, Jr. an area of .1440.78 hectares. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of SPS.JOHN LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 BRIAN and RUBY RADIN as vendee of a portion located in the middle part of the entire land with Lot No. 2193 containing an area of 258 square meters from the above-described EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND property. Per Doc No. 187, Page No. 38, Book No. 34, Series of 2016. Notary Public Atty. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALFREDO D. CAÑETE extrajudicially Rico E. Aureo. LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18. 2020 settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 1046, Case 1, QUITCLAIM Cad 497-D covered by OCT No. 56397 with an area of 1,888 square meters, more or less. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FRANCISCO S. CONAG extra- A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor VEDASTO B. CAÑETE, JR. as vendee of judicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Savings bank deposit at Land Publication Notice Lot 1046-A containing an area of 600 square meters from the above-described property. Per Bank of the Philippines Guiuan Branch with Account Number 3911-0021-66 having RA 10172 Doc No. 378, Page No. 77, Book No. II, Series of 2019. Notary Atty. Mel Jun A. Diasanta. a current balance of Php667,026.88 and heirs hereby WAIVED all rights and interest LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 over the said savings account in favor of MILALUZ P. CONAG. Per Doc No. 123, Page No. 25, Book No. II, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Christian May T. Lac- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE asa-Machica. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALFREDO D. CAÑETE extrajudicially AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 1046, Case 1, NOTICE is hereby given that MARIE ANN D. TICA heir of the late SPS. RESTITU- CCE-0016-2020-RA 10172 Date: 29 JUNE 2020 Cad 497-D covered by OCT No. 56397 with an area of 1,888 square meters, more or less. TO DACOYCOY AND ALEJANDRA DACOYCOY executed an Affidavit of Self-Adju- A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor PAUL VINCENT T. REYES as vendee of dication over a parcel of land containing an area of 1,037.13 square meters located at Brgy. In Compliance with the publication requirement Lot 1046-B containing an area of 600 square meters from the above-described property. Per Parena, Carigara, Leyte under ARP No. 11036-00144, Lot No. 160. Per Doc No. 105, Page Doc No. 377, Page No. 77, Book No. II, Series of 2019. Notary Atty. Mel Jun A. Diasanta. No. 21, Book No. XXXV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ulpiano Arpon, Jr. and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of Ad- DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE ministrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. NOTICE is hereby given that ROSIE MARIS C. LEPITEN heirs of the late CAR- WITH ABSOLUTE SALE 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. CORNELIO SOLARTE and GEN- MEN SORIA executed an Affidavit of Self-adjudication over a parcel of land known as EROSA COBRITA-SOLARTE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Lot No. 4004 rem situated at Brgy. Cogon, Baybay City, Leyte under TD No. 07-0040- RITZ CLYDE VAL L. VENERACION has filed with this parcel fo land designated as Lot No. 662, Pls 645 under OCT No. P-8100 located at Sitio 01038 bearing TCT No. 37536. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS JAMES P. Himat-e, Barrio of Malitbogay, Abuyog, Leyte containing an area of 23,037 square meters. MAJESTRADO AND ELMA G. MAJESTRADO as vendee of a portion of land consisting Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of SPS. RUPERTO VILLAMOR AND 500 square meters known as Lot No. 4004-G-3 from the above-described property. Per MA. JUDITH A. VILLAMOR as vendee of the above-stated parcel of land. Per Doc No. Doc No. 438, Page No. 88, Book No. XLV, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live 420, Page No. 85, Book No. II. Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Paul Agerico B. Avila. LSDE: June 27, July 4 & 11, 2020 Chavez-Butawan. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 birth of RITZ CLYDE VAL L. VENERACION at the Municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar and whose EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION OF THE ESTATE AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late DALMACIA MASCARIÑAS extraju- NOTICE is hereby given that ARDITAH TAMPADONG CAMINOC, surviving heir parents are MARISOL CERUJANO LOZANO and BEN dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 3, Pcs- of the late SPS. LUIS CAYOSA TAMPADONG and GERARDA ARINGINO TAMPA- 08-000218 being a portion of Lot 1876 and 1916, Pcs-5 situated at Brgy. Can-ipa, Baybay DONG executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over 2 parcels of land described as: 1) OCT CORONA VENERACION. City, Leyte covered by TCT No. T-25965. Per Doc No. 186, Page No. 38, Book No. XLVII, No. P-21683 containing an area of 33,180 square meters, more or less located at Brgy. San Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. Jose, Dulag, Leyte; 2) OCT No. P-21679 containing an area of 13,669 square meters, more LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 or less located at Brgy. San Jose, Dulag, Leyte. Per Doc No. 186, Page No. 040, Book No. Any person adversely affected by said petition V, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Leah C. Caminong. LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18, 2020 AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE may file his/her written opposition with this office ELIODORO LAUZON WITH SALE ADDENDUM TO THE DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT not later than 29 JULY 2020. NOTICE is hereby given that REYNALDO LAUZON heir of the late ELIODORO OF THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN YU RADAM LAUZON executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land denominated as Cad NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BENJAMIN YU RADAM extraju- Lot No. 3586 under TD No. 05-38-0016-00223 with an area of 3.3336 hectares situated at dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a bank deposit at EASTWEST BANK (Sgd.) MANUEL D. ATENCIO Brgy. Bislig, Tanauan, Leyte. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of EPHREM S. ABAN- bearing the Account No. 200002052805 (SDA ATM Regular) with total balance of DO married to MA. CIELO B. ABANDO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Php68,291.95. Per Doc No. 06, Page No. 02, Book No. XXV, Series of 2020. Notary City/Municipal Civil Registrar Doc No. 21, Page No. 6, Book No. XV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Bella Mercedes Public Atty. Rolf Allan R. Oriel. LSDE: July 4, 11 & 18, 2020 LSDE: July 11 & 18, 2020 G. Mendiola. LSDE: July 11, 18 & 25, 2020 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, July 18, 2020 Over P7-M TUPAD funds DNCS teaching and non-teaching staff to benefit Ormoc City donated foods to Dagami's frontliners BY: MERCEDITA B. MASUBAY TACLOBAN CITY- A chief of DOLE West Leyte DOLE will continue to de- total of P7,897,500 funds Field Office (WLFO) rep- liver its programs and ser- “In union there is under the Tulong Pang- resenting Regional Director vices to the people of Re- strength”, this is the motto hanapbuhay para sa Ating Yahya A. Centi, handed over gion VIII especially in this of Dagami North Central Disadvantaged/Displaced P728,000 worth of TUPAD time of crisis. He likewise School (DNCS) teaching Workers (TUPAD) pro- (Post-COVID) funds to recognized the active sup- and non-teaching staff. gram of the Department benefit 224 displaced work- port from the local chief Teachers of DNCS have of Labor and Employment ers of the city. executives. decided and devised a plan will benefit some 2,430 Mayor Gomez expressed “In behalf of my Region- to take part in the Bayani- displaced informal sector his gratitude for the assis- al Director, I would like to han Spirit during this pan- workers of Ormoc City. tance received for his con- assure you that DOLE will demic times. They came In a simple turnover stituents who are experienc- always be of help to the up with one idea-to share ceremony held last June ing the adverse effects of the people of Eastern Visayas. a part of their blessings to 26, Mayor Richard Gomez COVID-19 pandemic. He We are also thankful be- give some sort of nourish- personally received the said that these financial aids cause we have active leaders ment to the frontliners. said assistance for the peo- will really boost the morale who support the cause and Food packs were distrib- police officers and a village last barangay of Dagami in ple of Ormoc City. of the affected informal sec- intentions of our TUPAD uted to the frontliners in the council member were given going to Burauen, Leyte. Rep. Florencio “Bem” tor workers in the city. program”, he said. field and in Rural Health foods. There were two police of- Noel of An Waray par- Likewise, both Reps. Also during the ceremo- Unit Building at lunch time Then, we went straight ficers and two fire officers ty-list awarded P906,750 Gomez and Noel extended ny, TUPAD check amount- last May 21, 2020. to the Rural Health Unit of who were able to enjoy the worth of TUPAD assis- their sincere thanks and ap- ing to P 325,000 was hand- Among those served Dagami wherein we were sumptuous food packs that tance to benefit 279 work- preciation to RD Centi and ed over to Mayor Rolando were police officers and fire able to cater to 30 medical we shared with them. ers while Rep. Lucy Torres Assistant Director Amable VIllasencio of LGU Merida, officers who manned the staffs including the Rural It was an experience Gomez of the 4th district of C. Roa for the continued Leyte. At least 100 informal checkpoints. The school Health Physician herself, that we will never forget in Leyte turned over TUPAD support to the Leyteños workers from the said mu- principal herself headed the Dr.Nemia Y. Sangrano. our lives, seeing the front- checks amounting to particularly to the people of nicipality will likewise ben- distribution of food packs Third stop was at the liners smiled with grati- P6,262,750 good for 1,927 the 4th District of Leyte. efit from the grant. and bottles of beverage. checkpoint along the road tude in their hearts. Ormocanons. (NORMA RAE S. COSTIMI- Tabuyan in response Four teachers helped in the to Canlingga. Two police (Note: The author is the Also, Edgar B. Tabuyan, ANO with report from ED- gladly committed that GAR B. TABUYAN) said cause. officers were fed. Principal III of the Daga- First stop was in Baran- From there, we went mi North Central School, RTF-ELCAC VIII revitalizes gay Digahungan where four to as far as Guinarona, the Dagami Leyte) efforts to address root causes Anti-illegal drugs operation of insurgencies TACLOBAN CITY- TWG Chair thanked the veloping a culture of peace result to firefight The Regional Task Force clusters for making and so that everyone has own- PALO, Leyte – The po- coordination with Philip- ed pre-arrange signal was to End Local Communist submitting their first se- ership of the process and lice anti-illegal drug op- pine Drug Enforcement activated by the PB prompt- Armed Conflict (RTF- mester accomplishment result,” he added. erations have resulted in a Agency (PDEA-8), base ing the arresting team to ELCAC) - Region VIII reports based on the format It was learned that all the firefight with the suspect, in in this town, conduct- rush to arrest the suspect convened here on July 7 given by the NTF for con- municipalities in the region a report from the Police ed a buy-bust operation in while introducing them- to tackle revitalized ef- solidation and preview. except for San Sebastian, Regional Office 8 (PRO- Barangay Cavite West, this selves as police officers. forts to address the root He also reminded the Samar (because of prob- 8) based in Camp Ruperto town, around 10:20 pm last However, suspect drew causes of insurgencies and members of the required lem as to who the Mayor is) Kangleon, Campetik, this July 3. a firearm and fire towards other armed conflicts and daily and monthly reports. have to be organized. town said. Balba said that the joint the approaching police of- threats in Eastern Visayas. Diñoso also pushed for The meeting tackled Police Brigadier General operatives purchased from ficer prompting them to The renewed vigorthe full operationalization the accomplishments from Bernabe Balba, police di- one piece of heat-sealed fire back hitting the suspect came as the newly elected of the RTF8-ELCAC opera- January to June of 2020 of plastic sachet of suspect- Technical Working Group tions Center with the TWG the 12 Lines of Efforts Task rector, told reporters that a in the different parts of his Chairperson, Major Gen- Core Group completing the Groups or 12 clusters, their joint operatives composed ed shabu from the suspect, body. eral Pio Q. Diñoso III, details. This will facilitate respective innovations, is- of the regional drug en- identified as Frederick Nab- The suspect was who was elected on July action faster coordination sues and concerns and their forcement unit led by Police ora, also known as Eric, of brought to the hospital for 2, presided over the joint and resolutions of issues Action Plan for the second Lieutenant Julio Armeza, legal age, married, resident treatment however, he was meeting of the RTF8- and concerns pertaining to semester of 2020 based on together with the police of Cavite West and listed as pronounced dead on arriv- ELCAC TWG and Cluster the Task Force. the timeline presented by team from Palo Municipal high value individual. al by the attending physi- Leads. He also called for the the PLEDS cluster. Police Station led by Police Balba said that when the cian, the police report said. MGen Diñoso reiter- activation of all TFs in the (PIA-8) Major Joemen Collado in transaction was consummat- (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT) ated that the government Region and the setting up is serious in solving the of Operations Center in all communist insurgency the Provincial Task Force problem, the biggest peace ELCAC. He called on the 3 EV cops test positive for and development spoiler secretariat particularly the in the region and in the DILG to communicate with country. He then urged the the PTFs. members to demonstrate “It is the responsibility good governance, always of all levels of government COVID-19, one recovers remember the whole-of- - national, regional, provin- TACLOBAN CITY- tor Minerva P. Molon Force Company and a previously assigned in nation approach to bring cial, highly-urbanized cit- The Department oftagged the three police resident of San Sebastian, Mindanao before he was more hope to and regain ies, component cities, and Health (DOH) in East- officers as Patient EV- Samar. assigned in Region 8. the trust of the people. municipalities, down to the ern Visayas (DOH-8) 434, a newly-assigned Lt. Col. Ma. Bella He tested negative on Diñoso said the RTF8- barangays, to solve and pro- on Wednesday, July 15, police officer in Region Rentuaya, spokesperson his reswabbed conduct- ELCAC is on the right vide solutions to the causes confirmed that three po- 8 but a resident of Cebu of the Police regional Of- ed on July 1 while the re- track. There are major of conflict, dissent, and un- lice officers in Eastern City; Patient EV-646 who fice 8 said, the first case maining two remained strategies that have been rest”, Diñoso said. Visayas have tested pos- is assigned at the Leyte has already recovered but isolated even if asymp- set in place for the fulfill- “With the creation of the itive for the coronavirus Police Provincial Office on extended quarantine tomatic. ment of the Task Force’s local task forces on ELCAC, and Patient EV-629 who based on health proto- Patient-EV 646 is re- objectives. we hope to empower com- disease (COVID-19). is assigned at the Samar cols. cuperating while being For starters, the new munities and local constit- In a virtual presser, uents to participate in de- DOH-8 Regional Direc- Police Provincial Mobile Said police officer was see 3 EV/page 15 ... Saturday, July 18, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 9

CARPER LAD Form N0. 51 (Revised Carp-LAD Form N0. 51) Maghubas Elementary School benefits Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Provincial Agrarian Reform Office from Japanese wooden structure Liceo del Verbo Divino, Former Law Building Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City BY: JESUS A. DEL PILAR NOTICE OF LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITION One of the biggest mu- TOMASA MANLA nicipalities in Leyte is Bu- San Juan Baybay, Leyte rauen. It is located in the

Sir/Madam central part of the province of Leyte. This refers to your agricultural land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) pursuant to Re- public Act (R.A.) No. 6657, as amended by R.A. No. 9700, particularly described as follows: After the World War II, Burauen is one of the heavi- OCT/TCT No. : TCT-T-8572 TD No. : 2015-07-0086-00388 ly devastated towns and one Lot No. : 11671-B area in Burauen were 5,000 Approved Survey No. : Psd-08-041204 (AR) Area per OCT/TCT/TD No. (has) : 6.1008 has. Japanese soldiers died is lo- Area acquired per ASP : 1.1008 has. cated in Maghubas Elemen- Location : Brgy. San Juan, Baybay City tary School in Barangay Please be informed that out of the total area indicated in the aforesaid title of Tax Declaration an area of1.1008 hect- Maghubas. 2020); $1,000 for the pur- cancelled their visits due ares is subject to immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under ( ) chase of school supplies and to COVID 19 pandemic. Voluntary Offer to Sell ( x )Compulsory Acquisition. A Japanese Wooden Structure (Japanese Cross) hygiene kits (2006 & 2020), Looking forward after this On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Val- musical instruments and pandemic, Japanese tour- uation (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to FORTY SIX was placed within the school THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN PESOS AND 72/100 (Php 46,114.72) covering 1.1008 hectares, including other educational supplies. ists will again show up to improvements thereon, if any. plaza of Maghubas Elemen- tary School during the year Most of the time, the Japa- Maghubas Elementary We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the said nese tourists distributes the School. amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submission of 1998. It was installed by the all documents required by LBP on the release of claims. wife of Japanese soldier. supplies to the pupils and (Note: The author is the teachers. Principal II of Maghubas Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon receipt That’s why, every year three of this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office. to five batches of Japanese Last February 2020, two Elementary School, Bu- batches of Japanese tourists rauen North District) In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days from tourists visit that structure receipt thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address at DAR Regional Office Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceedings on the to pray for the souls of their confirmed cases, 431 are matter. In the event that you subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing valuation guide- departed ones (Japanese E. Visayas... LSIs, 52 are OFWs, three lines, you should manifest in writing with respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court. soldiers). ...from Page 14 are Balik Probinsya, Balik For the last 22 years, The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP and The surge of coronavi- Pag-asa beneficiaries while Maghubas Elementary the concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines. rus infections in the region the remaining 167 are local School became a recipient Very truly yours, started on June 1 due to test- cases. of donations coming from ing of returning residents, To date, the region has (Sgd.) RENATO G. BADILLA, MPMRD July 1, 2020 the different Japanese or- Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II including overseas Filipino 40 active patients, who re- ganization and tourists that workers (OFW) and locally main in isolation or quar- ATTACHMENTS: visits the Japanese Wooden CARPER LAD Form No. 50 (Memorandum of Valuation) with Land Valuation Worksheet stranded individuals (LSI), antine facilities and have CARPER LAD Form No. 53 (LO’s Reply to NLVA) Structure. not yet recovered from the Copy Distribution: mostly from Metro Manila Original - LO A two unit two class- and Cebu. disease, the DOH said. Duplicate - LBP room 7mx7m building (GERICO SABALZA/PNA) Triplicate - DARPO Of the region’s total Quadruplicate - DARMO worth P1.3 million (2006 &

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

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

AREA LOT MUNICIPALITY DATE OF FIELD LANDOWNER DATE NOC PUBLISHED TITLE NO PER BARANGAY NO / PROVINCE INVESTIGATION TITLE JUNE 17, 2014 / MANILA 1. AMBROSIO MABALE OCT-21906 13722 7.7747 BAYBAY, LEYTE BITANHUAN AUGUST 10, 2020 BULLETIN JUNE 23, 2014 / THE PHIL. 2. CECILIA L. GARRIDO OCT-P-28358 425 0.5447 TUNGA, LEYTE BALIRE AUGUST 11, 2020 STAR

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

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

We anticipate your full cooperation and support. Thank you.

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

10 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Saturday, July 18, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Department of Transportation and Communication Communication Communication Communication Communication Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte Palo, Leyte R8-CC/PA-FC-2020-07-0193 R8-NC/PA-TH-2020-07-0190 R8-EV/PA-FC-2020-07-20150094 R8-CC-FC-2020-07-0196 R8-CC/EV/PA-FC-2020-07-0197 Ref. Case No. VIII-2020-0193 Case No. VIII-2019-0072 Case No. VIII-2020-0190 Case No. VIII-2015-0094 Application for Issuance Application for Extension of Validity Case No. VIII-2020-0196 Case No. VIII-2020-0197 Application for Consolidation of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience Application for Consolidation Application for Consolidation with Application for Consolidation with of a Certificate of Public Convenience Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience Extension of Validity of Cases to operate a TH service to operate a FILCAB service to operate a FILCAB service with prayer to adopt trade name to operate a FILCAB service of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB service to operate a FILCAB service VIRGINIO G. ROSALES, DOLINA TACLOBAN OPERATOR’S XANDERMIR HAULING SERVICES Applicant/s RED REVO TRANS INC., DRIVER’S TRANSPORT with Issuance of Provisional Authority Rep. by its Proprietor, x------x Applicant/s RED REVO TRANS INC., CORPORATION (DTODTC), EVANGELINE I. BILIRAN, NOTICE OF HEARING x------x Applicant/s Applicant/s REGION EIGHT LAND TRANSPORT Applicant/s Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted NOTICE OF HEARING x------x x------x COOPERATIVE (RELTRANSCO), x------x Certificate of Public Convenience to operate Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING a FILCAB service for the transportation FIVE (5) Certificate of Public Convenience Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of x------x Applicant request authority for of passengers and freight on the route: namely: Case Nos. VIII-2014-3355, 2016- THREE (3) Certificate of Public Convenience TWO (2) Certificate of Public Convenience NOTICE OF HEARING the Issuance of a Certificate of Public TACLOBAN CITY-KASSEL-ABUCAY & 0414, 2016-0586, 2016-0585 and 2016- namely: Case Nos. VIII-2014-1347, 2014- namely: Case Nos. VIII-2014-0409 and Applicant request authority for the Convenience to operate a TH service for VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s 0584 to operate a FILCAB service for the 2583 and 2014-0999 to operate a FILCAB 2014-3735 to operate a FILCAB service Consolidation of a Certificate of Public the transportation of passengers and freights which Certificate is valid and subsisting until transportation of passengers and freight on the service for the transportation of passengers for the transportation of passengers and along the line: “FROM DULAG, LEYTE JULY 3, 2020. Convenience to operate a FILCAB service route: TACLOBAN CITY-PHHC-DIIT & and freight on the route: TACLOBAN CITY- freight on the route: TACLOBAN CITY- TO ANY POINT IN REGION VIII” with In the present application, applicant VICE VERSA with the use of FIVE (5) unit/s MARASBARAS-NIA & VICE VERSA CAIBAAN & VICE VERSA with the use for the transportation of passengers and the use of THREE (3) unit/s. request authority for extension of validity of the freights along the line: TACLOBAN CITY- for each Certificate which Certificates are valid with the use of THREE (3) unit/s for each of TWO (2) unit/s for each Certificate which NOTICE is hereby given that this said certificate using the same number of unit/s. and subsisting until June 5, 2021, respectively. Certificate which Certificates are valid and Certificates are valid and subsisting until ST. PAUL’S-CAMPETIC & VICE VERSA application will be heard by this Board on NOTICE is hereby given that this August 15, 2021, respectively. with the use of TWELVE (12) unit/s, as AUGUST 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office application will be heard by this Board on In the present application, applicant- subsisting until June 30, 2021, respectively. In the present application, applicant- addition to the TWELVE (12) unit/s in the of the above address. AUGUST 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office Cooperative request authority for In the present application, applicant- Consolidation of Cases for the said certificates Cooperative request authority for Cooperative request authority for petition previously filed. Re: Application for At least TEN (10) days prior to the above of the above address. using the same number of unit/s. Consolidation of Cases for the said Consolidation of Cases for the said the Consolidation with Extension of Validity date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of At least TEN (10) days prior to the above certificates using the same number of unit/s. this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of NOTICE is hereby given that this certificates using the same number of unit/s. Certificate of Public Convenience to operate application will be heard by this Board on NOTICE is hereby given that this NOTICE is hereby given that this a FILCAB service.. local circulation. this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of application will be heard by this Board on This application will be acted upon local circulation. AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office NOTICE is hereby given that this by this Board on the basis of its records and This application will be acted upon of the above address. AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. application will be heard by this Board on documentary evidence submitted by the parties, by this Board on the basis of its records and At least TEN (10) days prior to the above of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office unless the Board deems it necessary to receive documentary evidence submitted by the parties, date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, above date, applicant/s shall cause the of the above address. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. unless the Board deems it necessary to receive Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice publication of this Notice of Hearing once in At least TEN (10) days prior to the above WITNESS the Honorable additional documentary and/or oral evidence. circulation. of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. a newspaper of local circulation. date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional WITNESS the Honorable This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon by this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of Director, this 7th day of JULY, 2020. GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional by this Board on the basis of its records and by this Board on the basis of its records and TH this Board on the basis of its records and local circulation. Director, this 13 day of JULY, 2020. documentary evidence submitted by the parties, documentary evidence submitted by the parties, documentary evidence submitted by the This application will be acted upon (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO unless the Board deems it necessary to receive unless the Board deems it necessary to receive parties, unless the Board deems it necessary Regional Director (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO by this Board on the basis of its records and additional documentary and/or oral evidence. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. to receive additional documentary and/or Regional Director WITNESS the Honorable WITNESS the Honorable oral evidence. documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary Republic of the Philippines GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional WITNESS the Honorable Department of Transportation and Republic of the Philippines TH TH GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, to receive additional documentary and/or oral Department of Transportation and Director, this 8 day of JULY, 2020. Director, this 8 day of JULY, 2020. TH Communication Regional Director, this 7 day of JULY, evidence. LAND TRANSPORTATION Communication (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO 2020. WITNESS the Honorable LAND TRANSPORTATION (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Regional Director Regional Director GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional BOARD FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Director, this 6TH day of JULY, 2020. Regional Office No. VIII BOARD Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation Regional Director Palo, Leyte Regional Office No. VIII MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Palo, Leyte G/F Uytingkoc Building Republic of the Philippines Regional Director R8-NC/PA-TH-2020-07-0200 Senator Enage St., Tacloban City Case No. VIII-2020-0200 R8-EV/PA-PJ-2020-07-20150273 Department of Transportation and Case No. VIII-2015-0273 Communication Application for Issuance RE: Application for Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) of a Certificate of Public Convenience Application for Extension of Validity pursuant to the 2014 Amendments to the Revised Rules and Regulations LAND TRANSPORTATION Republic of the Philippines to operate a TH service of a Certificate of Public Convenience Implementing R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014. FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Department of Transportation and with prayer to adopt trade name to operate a PUJ service BOARD Communication CASE NO. MRO8 20-023 Regional Office No. VIII LAND TRANSPORTATION XANDERMIR HAULING SERVICES JEFFREY A. CO, MANUEL U. COLITOY, Applicant/s Palo, Leyte FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Rep. by its Proprietor, Applicant x------x BOARD EVANGELINE I. BILIRAN, x------x Case No. VIII-2020-0040 Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING Regional Office No. VIII Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted ORDER Palo, Leyte x------x Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with the Calbayog Satellite Unit (CSU) Application for Consolidation with NOTICE OF HEARING Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ service for the transportation on 06 July 2020, and received by this Office on the same date, to wit: Extension of Validity of Cases Applicant request authority for NAME OF SHIP’S OWNED SERVICE TO BE OFFERED R8-NC/PA-FC-2020-07-20143353 the Issuance of a Certificate of Public of passengers and freight on the route: of a Certificate of Public Convenience Case No. VIII-2014-3353 BORONGAN CITY-ORAS, E. SAMAR & MBca “PRINCESS MAE-C2” For the carriage of Passengers to operate a FILCAB service Convenience to operate a TH service for the ROUTE TO BE SERVED transportation of passengers and freights along VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s with Issuance of Provisional Authority Application for Extension of Validity which Certificate is valid and subsisting until Route 1 the line: “FROM DULAG, LEYTE TO ANY 1. Tagapul-an-Labangbaybay-Baquiw-Mataloto-Guinabarocan (all of Tagapul-an, of a Certificate of Public Convenience POINT IN REGION VIII” with the use of JUNE 30, 2020. DOLINA TACLOBAN OPERATOR’S In the present application, applicant Samar-Calbayog City and vice versa; and to operate a FILCAB service TWO (2) unit/s. Route 2 DRIVERS’S TRANSPORT NOTICE is hereby given that this request authority for extension of validity of the 2. Pulangbato-Guinbarocan-Mataloto-Baquiw-Labangbaybay (all of Tagapul-an, CORPORATION (DTODTC), application will be heard by this Board on said certificate using the same number of unit/s. RAYMUND G. LAMPAYAN, NOTICE is hereby given that this Samar-Cataingan, Masbate and vice versa Applicant/s Applicant/s AUGUST 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office x------x application will be heard by this Board on SCHEDULE OF TRIPS x------x of the above address. NOTICE OF HEARING At least TEN (10) days prior to the above AUGUST 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office DEPARTURE ARRIVAL NOTICE OF HEARING Route 1 Applicant request authority for the date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of of the above address. Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of At least TEN (10) days prior to the above Origin Time Day Destination Time Day Consolidation of a Certificate of Public date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of Tagapul-an 5:00 AM Labangbaybay 5:15 AM Convenience to operate a FILCAB service Certificate of Public Convenience to operate local circulation. a FILCAB service for the transportation This application will be acted upon this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of Labangbaybay 5:35 AM Tuesday, Baquiw 5:50 AM Tuesday, for the transportation of passengers and local circulation. Baquiw 6:20 AM Thursday, Mataloto 6:35 AM Thursday freights along the line: TACLOBAN CITY- of passengers and freight on the route: by this Board on the basis of its records and TACLOBAN CITY-MARASBARAS & documentary evidence submitted by the parties, This application will be acted upon Mataloto 6:55 AM & Guinbarocan 7:10 AM & MARASBARAS & VICE VERSA with by this Board on the basis of its records and VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s unless the Board deems it necessary to receive Guinbarocan 7:40 AM Saturday Calbayog City 9:40 Am Saturday the use of ONE (1) unit/s, as addition to documentary evidence submitted by the parties, Calbayog City 12:30 PM Guinbarocan 2:30 PM which Certificate is valid and subsisting until additional documentary and/or oral evidence. the SIXTEEN (16) unit/s in the petition unless the Board deems it necessary to receive Guinbarocan 2:50 PM Mataloto 3:05 PM APRIL 16, 2020. WITNESS the Honorable previously filed. Re: Application for the GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Mataloto 3:25 PM Baquiw 3:50 PM Consolidation with Extension of Validity In the present application, applicant Director, this 8th day of JULY, 2020. WITNESS the Honorable Baquiw 4:00 PM Labangbaybay 4:15 PM Certificate of Public Convenience to operate request authority for extension of validity of GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Labangbaybay 4:35 PM Tagapul-an 4:50 PM TH a FILCAB Service. the said certificate using the same number of (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Director, this 10 day of JULY, 2020. Tagapul-an Transfer Only Pulangbato Transfer Only NOTICE is hereby given that this unit/s. Regional Director application will be heard by this Board on NOTICE is hereby given that this (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Route 2 application will be heard by this Board on Regional Director Pulangbato 5:00 AM Guinbarocan 5:15 AM AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office Republic of the Philippines AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office Guinbarocan 5:40 AM Wednesday Mataloto 5:55 AM Wednesday of the above address. Department of Transportation and Republic of the Philippines At least TEN (10) days prior to the of the above address. Mataloto 6:15 AM Friday Baquiw 6:30 AM Friday & Communication Department of Transportation and Baquiw 6:50 AM & Labangbaybay 7:10 AM Sunday above date, applicant/s shall cause the At least TEN (10) days prior to the above LAND TRANSPORTATION Communication publication of this Notice of Hearing once in date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of Labangbaybay 7:25 AM Sunday Cataingan 8:55 AM FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY LAND TRANSPORTATION Cataingan 1:30 PM Labangbaybay 3:00 PM a newspaper of local circulation. this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of BOARD FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Labangbaybay 3:20 PM Baquiw 3:40 PM local circulation. Regional Office No. VIII BOARD This application will be acted upon by Baquiw 3:55 PM Mataloto 4:10 PM this Board on the basis of its records and This application will be acted upon Palo, Leyte Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte Mataloto 4:30 PM Guinbarocan 4:45 PM documentary evidence submitted by the by this Board on the basis of its records and Guinbarocan 5:10 PM Pulangbato 5:25 PM parties, unless the Board deems it necessary documentary evidence submitted by the R8-CC/EV/PA-UV-2020-06-0187 Case No. VIII-2020-0187 R8-NC/PA-UV-2020-07-20143558 Pulangbato Transfer Only Tagapul-an Transfer Only to receive additional documentary and/or parties, unless the Board deems it necessary oral evidence. Application for Consolidation with Case No. VIII-2014-3558 to receive additional documentary and/or oral Extension of Validity of Cases SCHEDULE OF RATES WITNESS the Honorable Application for Extension of Validity evidence. of a Certificate of Public Convenience of a Certificate of Public Convenience * LINKS PASSENGER CARGO RATE GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, WITNESS the Honorable to operate a UV EXPRESS service to operate a UV EXPRESS service RATE Item Rate/Unit Regional Director, this 9th day of JULY, GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Tagapul-an-Calbayog City Rice/Cement P40.00/sack 2020. Director, this 7TH day of JULY, 2020. RHIMAR MARTICIO TRANSPORT ALFREDO M. GUSTON JR., Labangbaybay-Calbayog City Oil P20.00/jug CORP. (RMTC), Applicant/s Baquiw-Calbayog City P100.00 Various Cargoes P20.00/box (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Applicant/s x------x Mataloto-Calbayog City Softdrinks P20.00/case Regional Director Regional Director x------x NOTICE OF HEARING Guinbarocan-Calbayog City Coco Lumber (2*2) P25.00/piece NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Galvanized Iron P20.00/piece Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a Pulangbato-Cataingan P60.00 Rice/Cement P40.00/sack FIVE (5) Certificate of Public Convenience UV EXPRESS service for the transportation Guinbarocan-Cataingan Oil P20.00/jug Republic of the Philippines HIRE service for the transportation of namely: Case Nos. VIII-2016-0716, 2016- of passengers and freight on the route: Mataloto-Cataingan Various Cargoes P20.00/box 0734, 2014-4227, 2016-0069 and 2014-0826 Department of Transportation and passengers and freights along the line: MAASIN CITY-TACLOBAN CITY VIA Baquiw-Cataingan Softdrinks P20.00/case Communication “FROM TACLOBAN CITY TO ANY to operate a UV EXPRESS service for the SOGOD & VICE VERSA with the use of transportation of passengers and freight on the Labangbaybay-Cataingan Coco Lumber (2*2) P25.00/piece LAND TRANSPORTATION POINT IN REGION VIII” with the use of ONE (1) unit/s which Certificate is valid and route: TACLOBAN CITY-LAPAZ & VICE subsisting until MAY 4, 2020. Galvanized Iron P20.00/piece FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY THREE (3) unit/s. VERSA with the use of FIVE (5) unit/s for In the present application, applicant BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that this each Certificate which Certificates are valid and request authority for extension of validity of the Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, and Regional Office No. VIII application will be heard by this Board on subsisting until June 24, 2020, respectively. said certificate using the same number of unit/s. documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 23 July 2020, Thursday, at Palo, Leyte AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office NOTICE is hereby given that this NOTICE is hereby given that this 10:00 o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage Street, of the above address. application will be heard by this Board on application will be heard by this Board on Tacloban City. R8-NC/PA-TH-2020-07-0189 At least TEN (10) days prior to the above AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional Case No. VIII-2020-0189 date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of of the above address. of the above address. circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of At least TEN (10) days prior to the above At least TEN (10) days prior to the above The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing Application for Issuance local circulation. date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this or five (5) days thereafter. of a Certificate of Public Convenience This application will be acted upon this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 13TH day of July 2020 at Tacloban City, to operate a TRUCK FOR HIRE service by this Board on the basis of its records and local circulation. circulation. Philippines. with prayer to adopt trade name as documentary evidence submitted by the This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon KRYSTEL ENTERPRISES parties, unless the Board deems it necessary by this Board on the basis of its records and by this Board on the basis of its records and (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER to receive additional documentary and/or oral documentary evidence submitted by the parties, documentary evidence submitted by the parties, OIC-Regional Director CRISANTA R. CABAHUG, evidence. unless the Board deems it necessary to receive unless the Board deems it necessary to receive Applicant/s WITNESS the Honorable additional documentary and/or oral evidence. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. COPY FURNISHED: x------x GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional WITNESS the Honorable WITNESS the Honorable Applicant, Manuel U. Colitoy, Brgy. Baquiw, Tagapul-an, Samar NOTICE OF HEARING Director, this 2nd day of JULY, 2020. GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM Director, this 3RD day of JULY, 2020. TH Applicant request authority for Director, this 8 day of JULY, 2020. File the Issuance of a Certificate of Public (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO CMB/ZCM (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO SFSU Issuance No. NOH-2020-037 Convenience to operate a TRUCK FOR Regional Director Regional Director Regional Director Reference No. TMRO-2020 20-035 Saturday, July 18, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 11 DZRMES teachers receive ‘Smoother’ road network now links anti- COVID-19 commodities two towns in Leyte’s second district BURAUEN, Leyte – BY: MYLA P. MACANAS The Department of Pub- lic Works and Highways Other Operating Expenses (DPWH) – Leyte Second (MOOE) to cover the cost District Engineering Office of the items. has upgrade the road net- This is in preparation for work linking the towns of the opening of classes for Burauen and La Paz, both the school year 2020-2021 in Leyte. which will be on August 24, La Paz is a 5th class mu- 2020. nicipality in the province of The school administra- Leyte with a population of tion wants to ensure the 19,998 people while the Bu- canal and 1,988.90 cubic goods in the area,” he add- safety of its workplace and rauen is a first class munic- meter of grouted riprap and ed. to help prevent the local ipality with a population of stone masonry works as Pacanan further stated spread of the virus. 52,732 people. protection alongside of the that smoother highways Donation drives are be- “The department allot- road,” district engineer Ge- produces less wear and tear ing planned to seek finan- ted P89.87 million to widen rard Pacanan said. on vehicles and help reduce Face masks, alcohols, spread in the town, partic- cial help from alumni and 3.7 kilometer of Portland “Wider roads will not fuel consumption and the disinfectants and liquid ularly among teachers and other possible donors for Concrete Cement Pave- only provide convenience reduction in travel time be- hand soaps were distrib- pupils. the school’s needs in con- ment (PCCP), 1,140.70 lin- to the travelling public but tween the two towns. uted to all 24 teachers of Teachers residing from tinuing its function while ear meter of concrete line also faster mobility of local (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) Daniel Z. Romualdez Me- the different barangays of combating the spread of the virus. SELF-ADJUDICATION morial Elementary School Tolosa received the said NOTICE is hereby given that LILIA L. GAL heir of the late PASCUAL LAVENDIA executed an Affidavit fo Self-Adjudication over (DZRMES) Tolosa, Leyte. commodities in the school (Note: The author is the a parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Lonoy, Calbayog District, Calbayog City with an area containing of 6,630 square meters under TD No. 99-01023-00205. Per Doc No. 259, Page No. 52, Book No. XXXIV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Alex R. Gelera. These items are meant premises on June 26, 2020. principal II of Daniel Z. Ro- LSDE: July 18, 25 & Aug. 1, 2020 mualdez Memorial Elemen- to ensure that the dreaded A total of P10,000 was DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE coronavirus disease 2019 spent from the May 2020 tary School, Tolosa town, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FRANCISCO JAVINES extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land denominated 3320 located at Brgy. Trinidad, Calbayog District, Calbayog City, Samar covered by OCT No. 8104, TD No. 99- (COVID-19) would not School Maintenance and Tolosa District, Leyte) 01020-00424 containing an area of 5, 106 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of FREDERICK ANTHONY G. RESENTE as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 4576, Page No. 16, Book No. 357, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ma. Rowena L. Urot. LSDE: July 18, 25 & Aug. 1, 2020 City. Samar... was giving birth. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE ...from Page 2 “A reliable information The skeletal remains OF ESTATE WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JESUS RUIZ extrajudicially set- given by a rebel returnee and clothing were brought NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a 1/2 portion of real property designated as Wednesday. the late SPS. CLIMACO R. PAPILLERO Lot No. 48 located at Brgy. Tagbibi, Hindang, Leyte with an area of 1,303.30 square revealed that sometime in to the Northern Samar AND ROSITA OMAMBAC extrajudicially meters under TD No. 08-15020-00538 R13. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of On July 10, a compos- settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 3 the year 2009, CNT mem- SPS. EDGAR MALAPITAN AND JOANNA MARIA MALAPITAN as vendee of ite team of the police and Provincial Crime Labora- parcels of land particularly described as; 1) bers buried the dead body A parcel of land known as Lot 2628-B, Csd- a portion with an containing 326 sq.m. designated as Lot 48-A from the above-de- the military discovered tory for proper documen- 08-003333-D OLT being a portion of Lot scribed property. Per Doc No. 340, Page No. 68, Book No. XXXI, Series of 2019. of Termo who died during 2628, Cad 520-D situated at Brgy. Puerto- Notary Public Atty. Josenilo Marquez Reoma. LSDE: July 18, 25 & August 1, 2020 the NPA’s burial ground tation and processing and bello, Merida Leyte containing an area of an encounter incident in E. 6,266 square meters, more or less under upland E. Duran village were given a decent burial OCT NO. OE-8408; 2) A parcel of land DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS Duran,” Oloan said. known as Lot 2628-D, Csd-08-003333-D in Bobon, Northern Sa- afterward. OLT being a portion of Lot 2628, Cad 520- WITH ABSOLUTE SALE Locals identified the The Communist Party D situated at Brgy. Puertobello, Merida NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late RUSTICO VELMONTE extra- mar. Leyte containing an area of 333 square me- judicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as three other bodies as NPA ters, more or less under OCT NO. 03-8083; Authorities identified of the Philippines-NPA is Lot No. 1767 with an area of 22,636 square meters located at Brgy. Liberty, Hilon- members Cesar Bantasan 3) A parcel of land known as Lot 2628-C, one of the remains as listed as a terrorist organi- Csd-08-003333-D OLT being a portion gos, Leyte under TD No. 14023-00191 R13 with Katibayan Ng Orihinal na Titulo who died of natural death, of Lot 2628, Cad 520-D situated at Brgy. Blg. P - 57233. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of INOCENCIA Emma Termo, an active zation by the United States, Puertobello, Merida Leyte containing an RABE-SMYRNIOTIS as vendee of a portion with an area of 13, 204.10 square and a certain Menang Nor- area of 10,328 square meters, more or less member of the Com- the European Union, the under OCT NO. OE-8418; A Deed of Sale meters. Per Doc No. 106, Page No. 22, Book No. V, Series of 2014. Notary Public dan and her child, who was executed in favor of SPS. ROLANDO Atty. Josenilo Marquez Reoma. LSDE: July 18, 25 & August 1, 2020 munist NPA Terrorists United Kingdom, Austra- M. VILLASENCIO AND MARITES H. both died while the former lia, Canada, New Zealand, VILLASENCIO as vendee of the above-de- (CNT) from Calbayog scribed property. Per Doc No. 128, Page Republic of the Philippines No. 26, Book NO. LI, Series of 2018. Nota- Department of Transportation Republic of the Philippines and the Philippines. ry Public Atty. Ari G. Larrazabal. MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Department of Transportation and (GERICO SABALZA/PNA) LSDE: July 18, 25 & August 1, 2020 Republic of the Philippines Communication MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII G/F Uytingkoc Building Department of Transportation and LAND TRANSPORTATION AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION Communication FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Republic of the Philippines Senator Enage St., Tacloban City LAND TRANSPORTATION BOARD Department of Transportation and OF SOLE HEIR FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Regional Office No. VIII Communication NOTICE is hereby given that GRACE RE: Application for Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience BOARD Palo, Leyte LAND TRANSPORTATION BARRO BOLLEDO, heir of the late SAL- (CPC) pursuant to the 2014 Amendments to the Revised Rules and Regional Office No. VIII FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY VACION BARRO BOLLEDO executed an Regulations Implementing R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014. Palo, Leyte R8-CN-FC-2020-07-0199 BOARD Affidavit of Adjudication over 3 bank- de Case No. VIII-2014-2329 Regional Office No. VIII posits at Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) CASE NO. MRO8 20-024 R8-CC/EV/PA-FC-2020-07-0198 Palo, Leyte - Catbalogan Branch particularly described DARIO S. ALBERO, Case No. VIII-2020-0198 Application for Change Name of Applicant as; 1) Savings Account No. 0601-0376-96 Applicant Application for Consolidation with Case No. VIII-2020-0047 of a Certificate of Public Convenience with ending balance of Php453,036.41; 2) x------x Extension of Validity to operate a FILCAB service ORDER of a Certificate of Public Convenience E.A.S.Y. Savings Plus No. 0601-1561-56 Application for Consolidation with Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with the Maasin Satellite Unit to operate a FILCAB service Extension of Validity of Cases with ending balance of Php1,861,965.55; 3) EVANGELINE E. ASIS-Old Party (MSU) on 13 July 2020 and received by this Office on the same date, to wit: Applicant of a Certificate of Public Convenience Dollar Savings Account No. 0604-0004-40 RED REVO TRANS INC., RED REVO TRANS INC.-New Party to operate a PUJ service with with ending balance of $1,008.89. Per Doc NAME OF SHIP’S OWNED SERVICE TO BE OFFERED Applicant/s Applicant, Issuance of Provisional Authority No. 12489, Page No. 73, Book No. XXIV, MBca “RUTCHELL-3” For the carriage of Passengers x------x Applicant/s Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Pedro ROUTE TO BE SERVED NOTICE OF HEARING x------x SAN ROQUE SCANDINAVIAN M. Labid. Route 1 Matalom, Leyte-Canigao Island, Matalom, Leyte and vice versa; and Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of NOTICE OF HEARING TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (SRSTC), LSDE: July 18, 25 & Aug. 1, 2020 Route 2 Matalom, Leyte-Dawahon Island, Bato, Leyte and vice versa FIVE (5) Certificate of Public Convenience Applicant-vendor request authority for Applicant/s SCHEDULE OF TRIPS namely: Case Nos. VIII-2014-0471, 2014- the approval of Change Name of Applicant x------x EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF Non-scheduled Trips or depending on the availability of passengers 1246, 2014-1245, 2014-1244 and 2014- from EVANGELINE E. ASIS and RED NOTICE OF HEARING ESTATE OF THE LATE (Daytime Navigation only or from 4:30 AM - 5:30 PM) 0474 to operate a FILCAB service for the REVO TRANS INC., of a Certificate of Applicant request authority for the SCHEDULE OF RATES PER LINK transportation of passengers and freight on Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Consolidation of a Certificate of Public CARLOS JAPZON, JR. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs ROUTE/PORTS PASSENGER CARGO RATE the route: TACLOBAN CITY-NEW BUS service for the transportation of passengers and Convenience to operate a PUJ service LINKS RATE Item Rate/Unit TERMINAL (ABUCAY) & VICE VERSA of the late CARLOS M. JAPZON, JR ex- freight on the route: TACLOBAN CITY-ST. for the transportation of passengers and trajudicially settled, partitioned and adju- Matalom, Leyte- Goso P50.00/sack with the use of EIGHT (8) unit/s for each PAUL’S-CAMPETIC & VICE VERSA with freights along the line: TACLOBAN CITY- dicated over a bank deposit at BDO - Cat- Canigao, Island P40.00 Cement P50.00/sack Certificate which Certificates are valid and the use of ONE (1) unit/s which Certificate is SCANDINAVIAN-SAN ROQUE VIA balogan, City Branch under Account No. Matalom, Leyte- P100.00 Hollow Blocks P5.00/piece subsisting until June 30, 2020, respectively. valid and subsisting until OCTOBER 23, DIIT & VICE VERSA with the inclusion of 106060033120 with a balance of $1,818.15. Dawahon Island Softdrinks P50.00/case In the present application, applicant- ONE (1) unit/s, as addition to the FIFTEEN 2022. Per Doc No. 12647, Page No. 86, Book No. Container P25.00/gallon Cooperative request authority for In the present application, applicant (15) unit/s in the petition previously filed. XXIV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Consolidation of Cases for the said certificates request authority for Change Name of Re: Application for the Consolidation with Pedro M. Labid. Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, using the same number of unit/s. Applicant of the said certificate using the same Extension of Validity Certificate of Public LSDE: July 18, 25 & Aug 1, 2020 and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 23 July 2020, Thursday, NOTICE is hereby given that this number of unit/s. Convenience to operate a PUJ Service. at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage application will be heard by this Board on NOTICE is hereby given that this NOTICE is hereby given that this EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Street, Tacloban City. AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office application will be heard by this Board on application will be heard by this Board on AMONG HEIRS WITH SALE The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional of the above address. AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office AUGUST 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office NOTICE is hereby given that heirs circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. At least TEN (10) days prior to the of the above address. of the above address. of the late FIDELA CUÑA EDANG ex- The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the above date, applicant/s shall cause the At least TEN (10) days prior to the above At least TEN (10) days prior to the above trajudicially settled, partitioned and ad- hearing or five (5) days thereafter. publication of this Notice of Hearing once in TH date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this judicated over a parcel of residential land WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 14 day of July 2020 at Tacloban a newspaper of local circulation. Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of located at Brgy. San Roque, Tunga, Leyte City, Philippines. This application will be acted upon circulation. local circulation. designated as Lot No. 258 under TD No. by this Board on the basis of its records and This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon 40-0004-00326, Property Index No. 044- (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER documentary evidence submitted by the by this Board on the basis of its records and by this Board on the basis of its records and OIC-Regional Director parties, unless the Board deems it necessary documentary evidence submitted by the parties, documentary evidence submitted by the parties, 40-0004-06-024 containing an area of 545 to receive additional documentary and/or oral square meters, more or less. A Deed of unless the Board deems it necessary to receive unless the Board deems it necessary to receive COPY FURNISHED: evidence. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Sale was executed in favor of TOMAS S. additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Applicant, Dario S. Albero, Brgy. Hum, Matalom, Leyte WITNESS the Honorable WITNESS the Honorable WITNESS the Honorable CAYANONG married to EVANGELINE GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional H. CAYANONG as vendee of the above-de- Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM Director, this 8TH day of JULY, 2020. Director, this 8TH day of JULY, 2020. Director, this 8TH day of JULY, 2020. scribed property. Per Doc No. 484, Page File No. 98, Book No. LXIX, Series of 2019. CMB/MMC (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Notary Public Atty. Joel Paner. SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-I-2020- 038 Regional Director Regional Director Regional Director LSDE: July 18, 25 & August 1, 2020 Reference No. TMRO-2020- 20-036 12 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, July 18, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Province of Samar LGU Tolosa to allocate fund from MUNICIPALITY OF PARANAS -oOo- OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SEF for School Operation Amidst

ORDINANCE NO. 47 SERIES OF 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CLOSURE AND OPENING OF SELECTED MAIN ROADS IN THE POBLACION. BY: EDGARDO M. MENDIOLA

WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit of Paranas is now in the midst of establishing security mea- sures to safeguard its constituents to unlawful individuals and persons coming from other places;

WHEREAS, it is known to other places that Paranas is a peaceful town with God-fearing and Law abiding citizens;

WHEREAS, to maintain its prestige, the need to regulate the coming in and out of persons specifical- ly, non-Paranasnons, the need to install gates to every entrance and exit is necessary;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of Paranas in session assembled, that-

SECTION 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance for the closure and opening of selected main roads in the poblacion.

SECTION 2. Installation of Gates. Gates shall be installed on the following roads; 1. Poblacion 6 Road - Road fronting the SAMELCO II going to Poblacion; 2. Access Road - Beside the MCTC Office/Pabilona residence; 3. Bliss Road - Beside the Bagsakan and ECDC building; 4. Provincial Road - Acacia Drive, beside the Babalcon Residence; The local government According to Mayor mentary and secondary SECTION 3. Time of Closure. The Gates shall be closed from 9:00 o’clock in the evening until 5:00 unit (LGU) of Tolosa thru Alcantara, the amount schools. o’clock in the morning. The entrance and exit going to and from Paranas during these times, shall be the the dynamic leadership Mabuhay Road. will be used to purchase The procurement of of Mayor Maria Ofelia 21 computer printers, 60 these items is in response SECTION 4. Prohibitaions. It is considered unlawful to the following actions: O. Alcantara will allocate boxes bond papers, 90 to the need of the schools 1. Forcible entry - persons forcing its entry even if the gates are close. Climbing over the “Bakod” is considered as forcibly entry. an amount of P800,000 pieces 32 GB flash drives, to cater sudden rise in the 2. Non-registration in the entrance - all persons going in and out of the municipality shall register at from the Special Educa- 30 reams folders, 20 boxes demand of office for the the entrance stating his/her identity (name, age, address), where to go and purpose of his/her identifi- tion Fund (SEF) for the cation card upon entering and the time in and time out shall be recorded likewise in the logbook at the fasteners, 30 pcs sign pens, production of modules entrance. In case the person is using a vehicle, the plate num shall likewise be recorded in the logbook. school year 2020-2021 in 30 pieces liquid(Elmer’s) for the learners. response to the operation glue, 5 gallons rubbing al- The remaining amount SECTION 5. Penalties. There shall be a penalty imposed for violators of Section 4 of this Ordinance. First Offense - Fine of P500.00 of the school amidst the cohol, 20 pcs liquid soap, will be used for the train- Second Offense - Fine of P1,000.00 COVID-19(coronavirus 220 bottles of computer ing and seminars of teach- Third Offense - Fine of P1,500.00 and will be banned from entering the Poblacion during these disease 2019) pandemic. ink (CMYK), handwash- er and for the Teachers’ hours (9:00 PM to 5:00 AM), in case of Non-Paranasnons. The budget was bared ing facilities and thermal Day Celebration. SECTION 6. Authority In-Charge. All six (6) barangays shall designated one (1) Tanod every night and on the table during the scanners. (Note: The author is shall be in-charged of manning/guarding the entrance/exit (Mabuhay Area) and shall be in-charge in the registration of persons entering the Poblacion from 9:00 in the evening until 5:00 in the morning and the meeting with the Tolosa These item will be dis- the teacher-in-charge of closing and opening of the gates and will be properly supervised by the PNP. District-In-Charge Melvin tributed to the different the Tanghas Elementary G. Amargo and the local schools in the district both School, Tolosa District, SECTION 7. IMPLEMENTATION. Once the gates will be all installed, this Ordinance shall be imple- mented thereto. chief executive. public and private ele- Leyte)

SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any part of this Ordinance is declared not valid, unconstitu- tional or unlawful, such declaration shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions, sections or parts thereof, which shall remain or continue to be in full force and affect. Printed modules spark interest SECTION 9. REPEALING CLAUSE - All previous ordinances and provisions inconsistent with this Ordi- of Burauen studes amid pandemic nance shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly. BY: EURICA CONCEPCION A. VILLANUEVA SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

Enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan of Paranas, Samar on its Regular Session held on June 22, 2020. BURAUEN, Leyte – The For six weeks, some dents with internet access. use of learning modules has teachers hopped from one Other were asked to send I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing. encouraged high school house to another to distrib- required enrolment infor- learners in this town to sign ute the Learner’s Enrolment mation through texting,” TITO ALFONSO D. QUILAPIO up this school year despite Survey Form (LESF) with Cagara recalled. SB Secretary-Designate limitations due to the health the assistance of village offi- The DepEd earlier an- ATTESTED: crisis. cials, tracking learners who nounced that it will pro- Citing accounts from wish to enroll at BCNHS. vide a set of self-learning HON. OSCAR B. CADIZ HON. CARLOS S. ABAN parents during the enrol- The school assured that modules for each region SB Member SB Member ment period, Eleanor Caga- teachers follow the mini- for contextualization, ra, principal of Burauen mum health standards. which will be printed this Comprehensive National “Our village officials month. HON. CLARITA M. ABAWAG HON. PAUL ANTHONY C. ENGUERRA High School (BCNHS) said played an important role in SB Member SB Member The education depart- parents were convinced to encouraging parents to en- ment also assured that the have their children regis- roll their children. Parents safety and health of teach- HON. AGATON D. GABON II HON. EBEL E. OBOR tered due to the availability who witnessed the collabo- ers and personnel will be SB Member SB Member of printed materials. ration between the DepEd its top priority as modules “The fact that they won’t (Department of Education) can be done at home. be required to go to school and community learners Teachers who would HON. FELIX A. CERDEÑA, JR. HON. CIPRIANO B. ARAZA every day as modules will be dispel all their doubts about need to visit their schools SB Member SB Member delivered to them or picked the new normal in learn- to get materials to prepare up by their parents some- ing,” she added. the modules are required where else has sparked their Teachers also used text to follow the existing work HON. VINCE ALLAN F. DAVANTES HON. NEIL JOSHUA D. CORRE ABC President/Ex-Officio S.K Fed. President/Ex-Officio interest to participate this messaging and Facebook to arrangement and health school year,” Cagara said. reach out to students and protocols. The intensified informa- their parents about the en- (Note: The writer is a tion drive has resulted to rolment process. teacher of Burauen Com- a slight rise in enrolment, “We forwarded the link prehensive National High CERTIFIED CORRECT: contrary to public expecta- of enrolment forms to stu- School) tions, according to Cagara. From 3,327 actual en- ENGR. YOLANDA T. TAN Municipal Vice-Mayor rolment in the previous ac- DAILY PROGRAM: ademic year, BCNHS, the MON. - SAT 8:00 PM “IGSUMAT KAN APPROVED: town’s largest secondary DYVL AM school campus, has listed KA OYO” 3,440 learners from June 1 ATTY. EUNICE U. BABALCON HIMANGRAWON 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Municipal Mayor to July 15. - 104.7 FM DYAB-FM Saturday, July 18, 2020 ORDINANCE Leyte Samar Daily Express 13

Republic of the Philippines es. In any case, no such public market shall be established beside a national or local road if leaves a surviving spouse or legal heirs who are not disqualified under the provisions of MUNICIPALITY OF LEYTE it is deemed to cause traffic congestion due to the absence of ample parking space within this Code, and who desire to continue the business of the deceased, the lease may be L E Y T E the vicinity of the market area; transferred to the spouse of the deceased or legal heirs upon application thereof. Provid- -oOo- 5.B Establishment Requirement - subject to permit licensing requirement of the local ed, that the Municipal Treasurer shall be notified within (30) days after the death of the government unit concerned, the design and construction of every public market shall be in original Lessee to the desire of the spouse or legal heirs to succeed and upon payment of Office of the Sangguniang Bayan accordance with the provisions of existing law. all necessary rents or lease due at the time of death of the original lessee. SECTION 6. AUCTION SECTION. Only live animals/ livestocks and poultry shall be sold ARTICLE VII EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION BY THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN in the section and shall be allowed only once a week, to be determined by the Market RESTRICTIONS AND RULES OF CONDUCT HELD ON JULY 06, 2020 AT THE SB SESSION HALL NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING, LEYTE, Committee. SECTION 38. AMBULANT VENDOR. LEYTE SECTION 7. SANITATION. The public markets and their premises must at all times be 1) No ambulant vendors shall peddle, hawk, offer for sale or expose for sale any Present: kept clean and in sanitary condition to safeguard the health and safety of the buying pub- articles in the passageways or aisle used by the purchasers in any public market. Local Hon. Armando M. Ysidoro ------Mun. Vice Mayor lic as well as the stall owners, vendors and market personnel. Facilities for sanitation and market authorities shall designate areas within the market premises which peddlers and Hon. Lileth I. Gatchalian ------SB Member maintenance shall be provided. hawkers can occupy; Hon. Alex A. Dagandan ------do- SECTION 8. SANITATION UNIT. Adequate personnel shall be provided to ensure the 2) Ambulant vendors shall not be permitted to expose or sell merchandise on side- Hon. Rowil G. Batan ------do- maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation within the public market and its premises. walks, courts (patios) or places designed and/or intended for the passage of the public to Hon. Aida A. Delantar ------do- SECTION 9. FACILITIES AND SANITATION. There shall be proper and adequate drain- the public markets. Market officials, personnel and policemen detailed in the vicinity of Hon. Gualberto G. Meracap ------do- age and sewage system in the public market to ensure cleanliness and sanitation. Appropri- the municipal market shall exercise strict compliance with these provisions. Hon. Epifania S. Lucban ------do- ate facilities to abate pollution shall be installed. SECTION 39. LOOSE ANIMALS. The local market authorities shall make sure that no Hon. Eulogio E. Capacio ------do- SECTION 10. WATER AND DRINKING FACILITIES. The public market shall have avail- dogs or other animals are left astray in the premises of the public market. Hon. Pedro B. Panis ------do- able ample water for cleaning. There shall be separate drinking facilities to prevent con- SECTION 40. ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION. The construction of living quarters within Hon. Jerry G. Apacible ------ABC President tamination. the market premises shall not be allowed. Hon. Asefa Gail V. Granados ------SK Fed. President SECTION 11. PUBLIC TOILETS. Public toilets with adequate lavatories shall be provided ARTICLE VIII and installed in strict conformity with the Sanitation Code and other existing laws shall be COLLECTION AND USE OF MARKET FEES MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 052-20 kept clean and sanitary at all times. SECTION 41. RENTAL FEE. The Municipal Government of Leyte may collect fees or SECTION 12. “NO LITTERING” SIGNS. “No Littering” sign shall be posted in conspicu- rentals for the occupancy or use of any part of a government-owned public market or Author: HON. ROWIL G. BATAN ous places to warn vendors and buyers that the same is punishable by laws. its premises in accordance with the tax code and other existing laws in the municipality. SECTION 13. NUMBER AND TYPE OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. The public market shall The rental rate or fees shall be determined by the Market Committee in accordance with “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE MARKET CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEYTE, be provided with large garbage receptacles of fly-and-rat-proof type for the collection of all the actual requirements for the maintenance of the public market which rental rate or PROVINCE OF LEYTE” the garbage and rubbish in the market and its premises. In addition, an adequate number fee shall be prescribed in an appropriate ordinance and the sustenance of its economic Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan in Session assembled, that: of garbage cans shall be placed at strategic places for the garbage and rubbish of the buy- viability. ARTICLE I ers, ambulant vendors and public market personnel. Likewise, all stall owners and vendors SECTION 42. SUBDIVISION OF MARKET BUILDING. The public market shall be divid- GENERAL PROVISIONS shall be required to have individual garbage cans with corresponding markings (biodegrad- ed into sections with each section housing one class or group of allied goods, commod- SECTION 1. TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as the “THE 2020 MARKET CODE able, non-biodegradable, recyclable) ities or merchandise. The Marketing Committee shall fix for each section, reasonable OF THE MUNICIPALITY LEYTE”. SECTION 14. PURPOSE OF COVER. All garbage cans must be properly covered to keep rates of fees or rentals per square meter. SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby the policy of the Municipality of them from becoming the breeding places of flies, mice, rats, mosquitoes, and other insects. In case there are several market buildings, or pavilions, each one of them shall be Leyte to make the public market more responsive and an effective instrument of public SECTION 15. “USE OF GARBAGE CANS” SIGNS. “Keep Premises Clean” and “Use Gar- assigned a number or other designation for better identification. service as well as a dynamic and viable enterprise thereby strengthening the financial bage Cans” signs shall be placed at the entrance, in passageways and in places where gar- SECTION 43. RENTAL FOR FIXED STALLS. Rentals for fixed stalls shall be fixed by the capabilities of the municipality and thus significantly contributing to national and local bage are collected. month and are to be paid within the first ten (10) days of the month. development. Towards this end, the Municipality of Leyte shall develop, regulate and SECTION 16. DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE. It shall be the responsibility of the individual The fixed stalls situated in the best locations shall be assigned higher rates per standardize public market systems and professionalize market services. stall owners and vendors to dispose their garbage in the manner as provided in the existing square meter or per month that those favorably located: Provided, that said higher rates SECTION 3. SCOPE AND COVERAGE. This code shall govern the public market of the Solid Waste Management Ordinance. However, the disposal of the garbage of the buying shall be within the range of such rates determined by the Marketing Committee as pro- Municipality of Leyte, the establishment, operation, management, administration, and public, ambulant vendors and market personnel shall be the responsibility of the local mar- vided in Section 41 thereof. regulation of public markets, market related activities and the collection of and account- ket authorities. The rental fees imposed under this Section shall be paid to the Municipal Treasurer ing for all fees, charges, and other impositions under this Code, including other related SECTION 17. TIME FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE. All the garbage or his duly authorized representative. The rental due from a new lessee shall be paid impositions under the Revenue Code of this Municipality. and rubbish of the public market must be collected and disposed at appropriate schedules before the occupancy of the market stall. ARTICLE II to be determined by the local market authorities. SECTION 44. PAYMENT OF FEES. Unless otherwise provided herein, the cash ticket DEFINITION OF TERMS SECTION 18. MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS. All meat and meat products shall be in- fee must be paid in advance before any person can sell, or offer to sell, any commodity SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. The following definitions of terms shall be ap- spected pursuant to existing laws and local ordinances. or merchandise within the public market and its premises. plicable in the interpretation of the provisions of this Code: SECTION 19. SALE OF MARINE PRODUCTS. Only Fresh, live and wholesome fish and SECTION 45. ISSUANCE OF CASH TICKETS TO TRANSIENT VENDORS: PROHIBITION 4.A. Ambulant Vendor - refers to a vendor who does not permanently occupy a marine products or dried, salted, smoked, or fermented fish, and marine products, which ON TRANSFER THEREOF. Cash tickets shall be issued to the vendor buying the same and definite place or stall in the public market but who comes either daily or occasionally to are safe for consumption, shall be sold. Fish and other marine products caught in radio-ac- his name, date and signature of the collector shall be written on the back thereof. The sell his/her goods within the market premises; tive zones as well as in areas contaminated by toxic substances or high in mercury count cash tickets shall pertain only to the person buying the same and shall be good only for 4.B. Bagsakan - basically an open area where local farmers and fisherfolks can sell and with red tide as determined by the Department of Health (DOH) through the Bureau the space or spaces of the market premises to which they are assigned while in the hands their own produce and shall also serve as auction for livestock; of Food and Drug (BFAD) in coordination with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the original purchaser. If a vendor disposes of his merchandise by wholesale to anoth- 4.C. Cash Tickets - a fee paid by ambulant vendors for the sale of goods and other (BFAR), shall be condemned and shall not be allowed for sale. er vendor, the latter shall purchase new tickets if he desires to sell the same merchandise commodities not dispensed with in a fixed market stall or anywhere else in the public SECTION 20. PROTECTION AND PREVENTION OF FOOD. All kinds of food which re- even if this is done in the same place occupied by the previous vendor. market; quire no further cooking shall be wrapped, covered or enclosed in containers to preserve ARTICLE IX 4.D. Cold Storage - a place where perishable goods are stored; their freshness and prevent contamination. GENERAL SUPERVISION AND CONTROL 4.E. Hawkers/ Peddler - refer to ambulant vendors who sells their goods outside SECTION 21. APPLICABILITY OF THE CODE ON SANITATION AND CODE ON SOLID SECTION 46. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR. The power of the premises of a public market, usually on sidewalks, streets, thoroughfares, govern- WASTE MANAGEMENT. general supervision and control over the administration and operations of the public ment lot and other public spaces; 21.A All provisions of the Code on Sanitation and Code on Solid Waste Management market and slaughterhouse is vested in the Municipal Mayor. The Mayor may create a 4.F. Livestocks - farm animals regarded as an asset such as Pigs, Cattle, Carabao, shall, whenever possible, be observed by and enforced in the public market and establish- local advisory committee to be composed of representatives from the government and Goats and Sheep; ments therein and their respective personnel; private sectors to assist him and the Sangguniang Bayan in the formulation of policies to 4.G. Poultry – domestic fowl such as Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks and Geese; 21.B Special efforts shall be exerted to strictly observe and enforce the provisions of enhance the efficiency of market operation. 4.H. Local Market Authorities - refers to the Municipal Mayor, the Market Admin- said Code of Sanitation relating to water supply, food establishments, sewage collections SECTION 47. MARKET ADMINISTRATOR. The Market Administrator shall exer- istrator, the Municipal Treasurer, or any other municipal officer charged with the man- and disposal, excrete disposal and drainage, and refuse disposal. cise direct and immediate supervision, administration and control over local govern- agement of the day-to-day operations of the public market and/or specific aspects of ARTICLE IV ment-owned or operated public markets and the personnel thereof including those such operations; SAFETY AND SECURITY whose duties concern the maintenance and upkeep of, ensuring peace and order in the 4.I. Marine Products - refers to fresh and dried fish, seaweeds, shells like mussels, SECTION 22. MARKET HOUR. The public market shall be opened at four (4) o’clock in market premises, subject to the supervision of the Municipal Mayor. Collectors shall be clams, shrimps, lobsters and the like; the morning and closed at eight (8) o’clock in the evening, in accordance with the require- directly under Municipal Treasurer in accordance with existing laws, local ordinances and 4.J. Market Premises - refers to any open space in the market compound, the mar- ments of safety, order, and sanitation. other rules and/or regulations pertinent thereof insofar as collection, remittance and- re ket lot consisting of bare ground not covered by the market buildings, usually occupied SECTION 23. PROPER IDENTIFICATION. All market personnel shall be required to dis- porting of collections are concerned. Actual collection activities including the assignment by transient vendors especially during market days, and the total area designated as the play conspicuously an identification card or other means of identification prescribed by of market collector, however, shall be supervised by the Municipal Treasurer. market place; the municipality. SECTION 48. POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF THE MARKET ADMINISTRATOR. 4.K. Market Sectioning - refers to various sections to which stalls in public markets SECTION 24. SECURITY UNIT. The municipality shall provide adequate security for the 1) Exercise general supervision over the management and operation of the public are grouped and classified: protection of consumers and traders within the vicinity of the market area. markets; 1. Meat, Pork and Dressed Chicken Section - refers to the area where only all kinds SECTION 25. DAMAGES TO STALLHOLDERS. The municipality shall not be responsible 2) Enforce all pertinent laws, rules and regulations, and the provisions of this Code; of meat and other meat products allowed by law are sold, with meat, pork, and dressed for any loss or damage, which stallholders or vendors may incur in the public market by 3) Assist in the formulation of the budget for operation of the public market; chicken separately displayed and properly labelled; reason of fire or force majeure. 4) Propose and coordinate plans and programs for the public market on all aspects 2. Fish Section - refers to the area where only fish, clams, oysters, crabs, lobster, ARTICLE V of market operations including market linkages; shrimps, seaweeds and other seafoods and marine products are sold; SERVICE AREAS / FACILITIES 5) Propose the imposition of adjusted market fees based on the standards set forth 3. Dry Goods Section - refers to the area where only all kinds of textiles, ready- SECTION 26. RAMPS AND STAIRWAYS. Ramps shall be placed in strategic, visible loca- in this code; made dresses and apparels, native products, toiletries, novelties, footwear, laces, kitch- tions near the approach points to the market structure and shall conform to the provisions, 6) Prepare monthly financial statements in collaboration with the Municipal Trea- en wares, utensils and other household articles, handbags, and school and office sup- of the existing accessibility law which requires building, institutions, establishments and surer indicating market income and expenses. plies are sold; public utilities to install facilities and device to enhance the mobility of disabled persons. All market personnel shall at all times during the performance of their duties wear 4. Vegetable and Fruit Section - refers to the area where only all kinds of vegetables Regular stairways shall complement the ramps installed in the market. their prescribed uniforms and shall prominently display their nameplates/identification tags. and fruits and root crops are allowed by law, such as camote, cassava, ube and the like, SECTION 27. MARKET AISLES. To facilitate mobility, security and safety at all times, ARTICLE X are sold; market aisles shall be free from any obstruction. Market officials and personnel and police- GENERAL PENAL PROVISIONS 5. Auction Section - refers to the area where only livestocks & live poultry, and the men detailed in the vicinity of the public market shall exercise strict vigilance on this matter SECTIONS 49. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITORY PROVISIONS OF like are sold; and enjoin strict compliance with this provision. THIS CODE. Any person or persons who violates any of the provisions of this code provid- 6. Plants and Garden Section - refers to the area where only all kinds of plants and SECTION 28. TIMBANGAN NG BAYAN. The public market shall be provided with ed for in Sections 32, 33 and 34 shall, upon conviction, be penalized by: flowers, whether fresh or artificial, garden accessories and implements, or tools are sold; weighing scales for the use of the consumers to safeguard them against short weighing a) One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (1,500.00) for the 1st Offense; 7. Groceries / Sari-Sari Section - refers to the retail area where foodstuffs and other of commodities like rice, fish, meat, livestocks etc. it shall be located at strategic points in b) Two Thousand Pesos (2,000.00) for the 2nd Offense; household products are sold; the public market. c) Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (2,500.00) for the 3rd Offense, revocation of 8. Eatery Section - refers to the area where only all kinds of cooked/ prepared food ARTICLE VI Stall Ownership and disqualification from application for stall awarding. shall be sold. This includes carinderias, refreshment parlors, cafeterias, snack counters AWARD AND OCCUPANCY OF STALLS Punishment by a fine, revocation and disqualification as herein provided for, shall not and kiosks where delicacies are sold; SECTION 29. AWARD, HOW MADE. Award of adjudication of newly constructed or relieve the offender from the payment of the tax, fee or charge imposed under this Code. 9. Miscellaneous and Other Special Services Section - refers to the area where any vacant stall shall be made pursuant to the provision of this Code. ARTICLE XI other business not classified above is allowed, except the sale of flammable products SECTION 30. MARKET COMMITTEE. There is hereby created a Market Committee, FINAL PROVISIONS such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG); whose duty shall be to conduct the drawing of lots and opening of bids in connection with SECTION 50. SEPARABILTY CLAUSE. If for any reason, any section or provision of 10. Market Stall- refers to any allocated space or booth in the public market where the adjudication of vacant or newly constructed stalls or booths in the public market as this Code shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid by competent authority, such merchandise of any kinds is sold or offered for sale, and from which a market rental fee prescribed herein: judgement or action shall not affect or impair the other sections or provisions thereof. is collected on a defined periodic basis; The Committee shall be composed of the following member: SECTION 51. APPLICABILITY CLAUSE. All other matters relating to the impositions in 11. Public Market - refers to any structure, building or place of any kind which have • Municipal Mayor – Chairperson this Code shall be govern by pertinent provisions of existing laws and other ordinances. been established, designated or authorized by the Sangguniang Bayan, whether govern- • Market Administrator – Vice Chairperson SECTION 52. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances, rules and regulations, or part ment or privately-owned and operated, dedicated to the service of the general public • SB Member – Chairperson Committee on Agriculture thereof, in conflict with, or inconsistent with any provisions of this Ordinance are hereby where basic food items and other commodities are displayed and offered for sale. “Pub- • SB Member – Chairperson Committee on Finance repealed or modified accordingly. lic market” also includes market stalls, tiendas, buildings, roads, subway, waterways, • SB Member – Chairperson Committee on Health SECTION 53. EFFECTIVITY. This Code shall take effect thirty (30) days after its ap- drainage, parking spaces, and another appurtenances which are integral part thereof. • Treasurer proval and posting to three (3) conspicuous places and publication to newspaper of local For purposes of this Code “public market” shall refer to the public market estab- • Rural Health circulation. lished/operated by the Local Government of Leyte, including bagsakan-tabuan. • Rural Sanitary Inspector July 06, 2020. Approved. 4.L. Slaughterhouse - refers to a place designated by law where animals for human • Barangay Captain where the Market is Located I Hereby Certify to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance. consumption are to be slaughtered, cut-up and cleaned. SECTION 31. TO WHOM AWARD MAY BE MADE. For purposes of this Code, “slaughterhouse” shall refer to the municipal slaugh- 1. Only bonafide residents of Leyte are qualified to lease the market stalls. That the terhouse/abattoir. lease shall be given to non-residents only when there are no residents who wished to apply; VILMA D. COMBATE 4.M. Market Committee - refers to the body whose duty is to draw policies for the 2. Vendors shall be assigned a stall according to the nature of merchandise for sale; SB Secretary establishment and management of public markets within the municipality including the 3. Stallholders shall not be allowed to occupy stall or spaces other than those leased conduct of drawing of lots and opening of bids in connection with the adjudication of to them. ADOPTED AND APPROVED: vacant or newly constructed stalls or booths in the municipality-owned and operated SECTION 32. SUBLEASING OR SELLING PRIVILEGE NOT ALLOWED. No awardee shall public markets and to certify the results thereof; sublet or sublease the stall so awarded nor shall any privilege acquired be sold. If any per- 4.N. Market Rental Fee - refers to the fee paid to and collected by the Municipal son other than the stallholder is found selling in the latter’s stall, this shall be considered LILETH I. GATCHALIAN ALEX A. DAGANDAN ROWIL G. BATAN Treasurer through the market collectors for the privilege of using public market facilities prima facie evidence of subleasing the stallholders land shall be subjected to outright re- SB Member SB Member SB Member or used of allocated space or booth; vocation of his award. 4.O. Stallholders - refers to the awardee of a definite space or spaces within a public SECTION 33. LIMIT ON NUMBER OF STALLS AWARDED. No person shall be allowed to market who pays a rental fee thereof for the purposes of selling his/her goods/ commod- lease more than one stall. ities or service; SECTION 34. DURATION OF LEASE. The duration of lease of a market stall in the public AIDA A. DELANTAR GUALBERTO G. MERACAP EPIFANIA S. LUCBAN 4.P. Special Markets - refers to auction markets for fish, livestock, vegetable and market shall not exceed three (3) years, renewable upon expiration by mutual agreement SB Member SB Member SB Member other products, and single commodity markets located in production areas and serving of the parties, provided that the lessee is in good standing. A lessee is in good standing if he as resource-based wholesale centers; has no record of delayed payment of market rentals. 4.Q. Support Facilities - refers to service areas directly supportive of market opera- SECTION 35. REVOCATION OF LEASE. The lease contract of stallholders may be re- tions, including bagsakan, central collection station for waste, poultry dressing area, ice voked through: EULOGIO E. CAPACIO PEDRO B. PANIS JERRY G. APACIBLE storage facilities, cold storage and storage rooms, toilets, parking areas, slaughterhous- 1) Failure to comply with the provisions of this Code and/or the contract of lease; SB Member SB Member SB Member es, ice plants, warehouses and trading posts; 2) Failure to pay rentals for three (3) months; 4.R. Taboan – refer to a temporary market area usually found in barangays conduct- 3) Illegal construction of living quarters within the market premises; ed during the so called “Market Day”; 4) Illegal removal, alteration of stall without prior permit from the Municipal Mayor 4.S. Trading Post - refers to a resource-based wholesale area, situated near produc- of the Building Official. ASEFA GAIL V. GRANADOS tion and consumption areas to facilitate the distribution of livelihood products, where no SECTION 36. ADJUDICATION OF VACANT STALLS TO APPLICANTS. Vacant stalls shall SK Fed. President physical exchange of products takes place, only transactions such as payments, inquiry be leased to applicants in the following manner: and briefings; 1) Notice of vacancy shall be posted in transport terminal, municipal hall and all the 4.T. Vendors - refers to a person who sells goods, commodities or foodstuffs within barangay halls for a period of not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of actual award ARMANDO M. YSIDORO the market premises; to qualifies applicants to appraise the public of the fact that such stalls are vacant and Municipal Vice Mayor 4.U. Warehouse - is building or structure where the process of receiving, storing available; Presiding Officer and delivering of goods takes place. Distribution is a function of warehousing which in- 2) Application shall be under oath. It shall be submitted to the Office of the Market clude the preparation and delivery of goods according to plan or special order. Administrator by the applicant either in person or through his or her authorized represen- ARTICLE III tative; BASIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS 3) Market Administrator should keep the registry book of all applicants for vacant SECTION 5. LOCATION, ESTABLISHMENT & CONSTRUCTION. stalls showing the date and time the application received: ARNOLD JAMES M. YSIDORO 5.A Site - no public market of any kind shall be established in sites determined in SECTION 37. EFFECT OF DEATH OF LESSEE. Upon the death of the holder of a stall the Municipal Mayor accordance with the National Building Code, zoning laws, and applicable local ordinanc- contract of lease covering said stall shall be deemed terminated. However, if the deceased 14 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, July 18, 2020 E. Visayas exempts essential service Patient EV-525 – An alumna of Telegrafo ES providers from quarantine BY:JENNY LYNN M. PUNDAVELA TACLOBAN CITY – vices. the region. “Concerned agencies One of barangays of brought straight to the mu- The Eastern Visayas Re- This protocol applies to APORS are those who of APORs who belong to Tolosa, Leyte posted its nicipal quarantine facility. gional Inter-Agency Task all APORS on official busi- come from either a gov- the uniformed personnel first positive case of co- Municipal Mayor Dr. Force on Emerging In- ness. However, she said ernment or private entity required to go on duty for rona virus disease 2019 Maria Ofelia O. Alcantara fectious Diseases (IATF- APORs from other regions whose cross-border move- 14-days or more are advised (COVID-19). assured the people of To- EID) has approved the will be allowed entry de- ments are allowed in most to provide temporary quar- The Department of losa that Patient EV – 525 exemption of authorized pending on the purpose of instances despite the com- antine house for all off-duty Health regional office -re is asymptomatic or not persons outside residence travel. munity quarantine restric- personnel,” Molon said. ported that one of the re- showing any symptoms of (APORs) from the manda- “This was unanimous- tions. Since the outbreak in the sults released by Divine the COVID-19 and is now tory 14-day quarantine. ly approved during a joint These include but are country, Eastern Visayas Word Hospital Virology contained and in fact, she IATF-EID co-chairman meeting of the RTF and not limited to government has confirmed a total of 653 Laboratory (DWHVL) last was already reintegrated to and Department of Health IATF-EID in the region last workers such as those in cases, based on the DOH June 29, 2020 at 11:30 pm the community by return- regional chief Minerva week,” Molon said in a press the uniformed services and monitoring report. belong to Patient EV- 525. ing to their home. Molon said on Thursday briefing. agencies, food industry Molon said 610 patients Patient EV-525 was the She also appealed to the this was the recommen- The RTF is tasked for the (manufacturing, sale, and have already recovered first female positive case Tolosanos to work together dation of the regional task operations and implemen- delivery), hospital, health, and three from Leyte, Bili- of the municipality of To- in support through prayers force (RTF) against coro- tation of Covid-19 related and medical staff, logistics ran, and Samar died due to losa. She is a 22-year-old and words of comfort and navirus disease (Covid-19) activities while the IATF is providers (cargo handling, Covid-19 complications. female and a member of encouragement; to protect health cluster to ensure the policymaking body for warehouse, etc.), among the Telegrafo Elementary themselves and strictly fol- unhampered flow of ser- the pandemic response in others. see E. Visayas /page 9 ... School Alumni Associa- low health protocols like tion of Telegrafo and local- the wearing of face mask, ly stranded individual or observe social distancing, What’s next... The decision on wheth- man of the House Com- YES, the Committee then LSI from Cebu City. do proper handwashing, ...from Page 5 er to grant the ABS-CBN mittee on Legislative prepares a report for She arrived dawn of practice cough etiquette Network a fresh 25-year Franchises, Cong. Franz transmission to the Com- the hearings public so that June 19 in Ormoc City and disinfect your homes. license, will be decided by Alvarez of Palawan and mittee on Rules – chaired aboard Roble Shipping. (Note: The author is the people can decide for the Forty-Six (46) Con- Cong. Jose Antonio Sy-Al- by Majority Leader, Cong. themselves. So, this is one They were fetched by Tolo- the school principal of gressmen, who are mem- varado of Bulacan.; Ferdinand Martin Ro- sa’s municipal disaster risk the Telegrafo Elementary of the rare cases where bers of the Committee ….and the Vice-Chair- mualdez, to be calendared representatives will decide reduction management School, Tolosa District, on Legislative Franchises; man who are Cong. Jose for debates in the plenary office (MDRRMO) and Leyte) for the people,” the House and the Forty-Four (44) Tejada, Cong. Antonio Al- session, with 302 Con- Speaker added. House Officials who are bano, Cong. Fraustino Mi- gressmen present. in charge of the covid19 Now, turning back to Ex-Officio members, for a chael Carlos Dy and Cong. But since Congress re- Bending... crisis. The health depart- you dear readers… this total of Ninety (90) Con- Abraham Tolentino… sumes on July 27th, Mon- ...from Page 5 ment had gravely taken Columnist is sure that awkward back-dives and gressmen. ….and definitely, the day, the said Plenary debate relief goods usually rice, many of you will now summersaults that placed This number 90 is the top Congressional Offi- would be held on the said canned sardines, fresh eggs, the entire country in deep- ask -- `Mr. Q, WHAT expected number of Con- cials themselves, House date. noodles. Coffee, sanitizing er peril. HAPPENS AFTER THE gressmen who will vote on Spearker Alan Peter Cay- On this same date, July soap, cooking oil, soy sauce This writer shared his MEMBERS OF THE whether to grant the ABS- etano, Majority Floor 27th, President Rodrigo and in some rich local gov- views on the glaring laps- JOINT COMMITTEES CBN a fresh 25-year fran- Leader, Cong. Ferdinand Roa Duterte will deliver ernment units, sack of rice es in the battle against the and dressed chicken. deadly unseen covid19 vi- VOTE? chise. Martin Romualdez and his 5th and penultimate So, okay, here is an Such assistance provided rus. There must have been Now, the Ninety (90) the following Deputy State of the Nation Ad- to the people pacified their important information mass swab testing at the Congressmen who will be Speakers of the House of dress (SONA). wails for help to assuage onset of the entry of the which the public, espe- voting on the extension or Representatives, name- Now, after the debates, the hunger. Working mem- first covid19 virus into the cially you, dear readers, rejection of the broadcast ly: Cong. Paulo Duterte, the bill can be amended bers of the household who country. That would have should know about this Franchise of ABS-CBN Cong. Conrado Estrella III, before being approved on were barred from leaving identified the individuals Joint Hearing conducted will be led mainly by the Cong. Ferdinand L. Her- second and third reading. their respective households for treatment and warned are by now penniless and the public of avoiding pos- by these Two (2) Commit- Chairman & Vice-Chair- nandez, Cong. Rodante But, if majority of the tees. helpless. People somehow sible contacts. That did not Marcoleta, Cong. Johnny 90 Congressmen vote accepted their fate and their happen and we are now Pimentel, Cong. Eduardo NO, it will mean the spe- situation as caused more by in deeper trouble under a with the COVID-19 threat. Villanueva, Cong. Evelina cific franchise proposals the pandemic than the oth- forced bended curve. Tacloban’s... Tacloban City, at pres- ...from Page 1 Escudero, Cong. Aurelio D. filed by ABS-CBN’s spon- er factors like the utter mis- comments to alellema@ ent has only one active case. Gonzales Jr., Cong. Loren sors in the 18th Congress handling by the authorities yahoo.com “And for the past two Previously, the city has 55 Legarda, Cong. Prospero will be shelved, and this weeks, about 80,000 indi- COVID-19 cases which are Pichay, Jr., Cong. Roberto would be the end of the Flow... the ways people are, even viduals have downloaded have now recovered from Puno, Cong. Luis L’Ray Vil- Lopez-owned broadcast going to the extent of con- ...from Page 5 the application on their the dreaded virus. lafuerte Jr. conglomerate – at least textualizing and incultur- mobile phones. And many Calahi said that one Now, if majority of during this administra- ating our different dealings of them are not even resi- unique feature of the appli- the 90 Congressmen vote tion of President Duterte. committing sin, of course— with them. dents of Tacloban City,” he cation is that it can ‘detect’ if only to save us. As long as we identi- said. if a person is COVID-19 We should therefore not fy ourselves closely with Holders of SCAN cards positive which will give an QR Code... ter to lose your head in this regard Christ as someone so Christ, assuming the very and those who download- ‘alarm’ sound. ...from Page 5 temporal life than to lose rigid in his ways, and with mind of Christ and his mo- ed the application have He said that one can your soul to the devil for all standards and criteria that tives in dealing with peo- their own QR code con- receive a text message that is the most horrendous of eternity. are just impossible for us ple, we can do it. Again, as taining their names and someone nearby is positive all, because just as the chil- This QR Code, though to follow and live. We need St. Paul would put, “I have mobile phone numbers. of COVID-19. dren of God are sealed by with noble intentions, to be most careful in mak- become all things to all The data are ‘stored’ It was learned from the the Holy Spirit, that they could only be starting the ing judgments on the actu- people so that by all pos- at MIS command center MIS head that they have are God’s, the lost unbe- gradual introduction of the ations and status of others, sible means I might save which works 24/7 for the been doing the application lievers are equally sealed by beast’s mark. This could be because often our ways, some. I do all this for the entire week. as early as January upon the that mark of the Beast, as the initial fulfillment of that standards and criteria do sake of the gospel, that I So far, 237 establish- instruction of City Mayor his own. prophecy. Stored in gadgets not measure up with those may share in its blessings.” ments in the city are now Alfred Romualdez. The Bible says that if you now, implanted in the body of Christ. (1 Cor 9,22-23) using a scanner before And they were able to want to enjoy heaven in the later. Those who know its Especially these days Let’s be convinced that they allow entry to the perfect the system as early presence of God and rejects implications and the proph- when changes and differ- only with Christ can we customers. as March. the idea of spending eterni- ecies in the Bible are quite ences among people in flow with the times prop- Calahi said that the “This is a zero-cost pro- ty in hell with the devil and alarmed, thus hesitant to terms of generation, fash- erly, adapting ourselves to program was designed for gram as this is just an in- his angels, you better not embrace this new technolo- ion, etc., are faster and plen- the different possibilities easy contact tracing as the house designed system,”- receive that mark. Refuse it, gy with an ancient descrip- tier, we just have to learn they offer without getting city continue to grapple Calahi said. resist it, for it would be bet- tion. how to adapt ourselves to lost. Saturday, July 18, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 15 JNHS amid COVID-19 DAR Samar honors pandemic enrollment ENRIQUE T. ENCISO JR. PARCCOM chair The whole world could will absolutely be no face of 1,427 enrolees. It does not matter where use a talented crisis man- to face interaction among Parents will also be sur- one came from, but the ager right about now. students of Javier National veyed online and through pureness of the heart to COVID-19, as the disease High School (JNHS). text messaging and calls on serve. caused by the new corona- Student will be contact- how they prefer their chil- Olongapo City-born virus is known, is spread- ed by their previous advis- dren will attend school or Albina Palaminiano Alva- ing around the world. ers or teachers during the whether they have gadgets rez-Valles has contributed The Department of Ed- enrolment period. During and internet connection at so much in the implementa- ucation releases the guide- remote enrolment teachers home. The different learning tion of the Comprehensive lines for enrolment for the without advisory class shall modalities are on-line, dis- Agrarian Reform Program school year 2020-2021. be appointed as enrolment tance, blended learning and (CARP) in the province of As a preparation for focal persons (EFP’s) their even distribution of module Samar in her capacity as school opening on August function is to accommodate in their respective homes. the chairperson of the Pro- 24, 2020, enrolment for ba- transferees and Balik Aral Active participation of vincial Agrarian Reform Babatngon Municipal Agrarian Reform Program sic education will be done enrollees. stakeholders is crucial in Coordinating Committee Officer (MARPO) Leonora Asaldo emphasizes to remotely during the coro- Physical submission of this school year’s enrolment (PARCCOM). the agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) their ob- navirus pandemic. LESF to schools or Barangay particularly in information She was instrumental ligation to pay the land amortization as well as the Physical enrolment in Hall shall be the last option dissemination to actual in improving the quality schools or other similar and shall be done by parents conduct of the enrolment of life of many agrarian re- real property tax as landowners now. activity shall be highly dis- or guardians, on the third particularly in enforcing form beneficiaries (ARBs) (Photo courtesy of MARPO LEONORA ASALDO) couraged. Enrolment start- week of the enrolment peri- physical distancing. throughout the province. ed last June 1, and last until od with strict adherence to (Note: The author is the ‘Mana’ Nene, as she is ernment organizations in their Annual Investment July 15, 2020. minimum health and safe- MAPEH Department head fondly called, was a teacher (NGOs). Plans. The first two weeks ty standards. Teachers had designate of Javier Na- in her hometown when she In 2011, she was ap- Further, Mabutin add- shall completely be remote enrolled 584 male and 843 tional High School, Javier, took a vacation in Catbalo- pointed by President Be- ed, Mana Nene’s strong enrolment, where there female come up with a total Leyte) gan in the 50s. nigno Aquino III as chair- representation in the During her stay here, person of the PARCCOM Provincial Development she met Ponciano Valles, of Samar, which is tasked to Council as the PARCCOM Sr., then a town council- coordinate and monitor the chair served as link to NNC-8 encourages LGUs or who later on became implementation of CARP strengthen the relationship the vice-mayor. Romance throughout the province. between the Department to help address child stunting bloomed and the two got Samar Provincial Agrar- of Agrarian Reform (DAR) married, which made Mana ian Reform Program Of- and the provincial govern- TACLOBAN CITY- if not totally eradicate this general populace, as well. Nene decide to permanently ficer II (PARPO II) Celsa ment, wherein the latter “These BNSs are our lo- While Eastern Visayas re- health issue. This is among settle here. Mabutin shared that with donated a 408 square-me- cords 30 percent or 53,000 the global health problems cal heroes and health war- While in Catbalogan, Chairman Valles’ diverse in- ter lot where DAR could stunted children aged 0-59 that need proper interven- riors in the field. They do the volvement in the provincial construct its own provin- months old, the National tion,” the NNC-8 chief added. technical and administrative she got employed at the Nutrition Council or NNC It was also learned during work just to promote good Commission on Audit. Af- government’s administra- cial office. Regional Office 8 has com- the discussions that of Region health and balanced nutri- ter her retirement from tion affairs, especially in the At 87, this adopted mitted to address the health 8’s total record for child stunt- tion among our people. From government service, Mana agri-development programs woman from Luzon who issue, encouraging local ing, 30 percent or 1 out of 3 weight and height taking up Nene continued serving the and projects, the agrarian wore the heart of a Sama- to home visits and admin- government units to make children below five years old public with her involvement reform beneficiaries orga- rnon deserves a payback. concrete and budgeted ac- are stunted, a number closer istration of health services, nizations (ARBOs) easily Mana Nene deserves the they can surely be trusted,” he in numerous organizations. tivities in response to the to the national data which is became recipients of the highest form of accolade said problem. 33 percent based on the Ex- said. Her membership in the With the same focus, panded National Nutrition According to Dr. Dotollo, Samar People’s Economic province’s agri-development from the DAR Samar family the 2020 July Nutrition Survey conducted in 2018. there are at least 4,290 active Council Foundation, Inc. programs. for hers is living a life with a Month celebration has In the region, Dotollo said barangay health workers in (SPECFI), led her to PARC- She was able to convince purpose, not a mere legacy. (GABRIEL MARK OCENAR the theme, “Batang Pinoy, that the province of Samar the region, with at least one COM in 2009 as the sectoral the provincial administra- SANA TALL...Iwas Stunt- has the most number of cas- AND TERESA TIJOL) representative of non-gov- tion to include the ARBOs ing, SAMA ALL! Iwas ALL es, which may be attributed see NNC /page 16 ... din sa Covid-19.” This is to the terrain or geographi- to promote awareness and cal location of the area, with mobilize actions to address Southern Leyte having the Embracing the new normal 3 EV... child stunting. least recorded cases. By: MARIA VANESSA C. RAZ ...from Page 8 “We have to be aware During the program, The coronavirus disease ed to cascade it to the par- to the common problem we quarantined at Guinda- of the negative impact of Dotollo likewise stressed the 2019 (COVID-19) pandem- ents for them to be oriented are all facing now. punan Quarantine Fa- child stunting and give ev- importance of the first 1000 ic has caused the adoption too in embracing the new cility in Palo, Leyte while idence-based solutions for days of children, enjoining To best address the said the benefit of our children,” public especially parents to of e-learning in our locality normal set-up before the challenges, it would not Patient EV-629 is being NNC 8 Regional Nutri- give focus on this, as this is in just a few months. classes will resume. only require, parents partic- quarantined at Maulong tion Program Coordinator, a very crucial period for the In this new normal, Parents as we all know, ipation and support, inter- Quarantine facility, Cat- Catalino Dotollo Jr. said children’s growth and devel- we stressed the need for a would always stand as our net connectivity wise, but it balogan, Samar. during the “Suruswerte ha opment. mindset change for learn- first hand aid in motivat- would also need alignment As of 7 p.m. on July PIA” radio program with “The first 1000 days is ers, teachers and parents. ing our learners’ interests. of resources within each 15, DOH-8 reported a Philippine Information very important. This is con- As planned, the Depart- As the saying goes, learning community to ease the edu- total of 656 COVID-19 Agency (PIA) Regional Di- sidered a critical window ment of Education (DepEd) starts from home. cation eco-system of pupils, cases in the region, of rector Olive Tiu. of opportunity because the proposed a combination of As such, connectivity Dotollo added there is a services intended for them teachers and parents for which, 610 or 93 percent need to stimulate the com- are already in place even be- different learning modali- had always been an issue to easy adjustment to the new have recovered with and munities in the region and fore birth,” he said. “It is also ties for the learners and will every move in embracing normal. three deaths. emphasize the issue on child during the first three months be using the Blended Learn- the new normal. For now, we cannot ar- (ldl/cba/PIA8) stunting as one of the indi- of these children where their ing Approach. The implementationgue COVID-19, we can nev- cators for child malnutri- development should be taken And as part of the intro- of R.A. 10929, or The Free er tell what comes ahead, so tion. cared of and there are services duction of the new method Internet Access in Public expect the unexpected, be “We have to encourage needed especially for brain of teaching to be imple- Places Act which states the flexible and let us help one our local government units development,” he added. mented this school year, Public Basic Education In- another bring stability in and other stakeholders from In addition, Dotollo also DepEd provided webinar stitution, State University the regional down to the gave recognition to the Ba- times of uncertainty. barangay level, to invest on rangay Nutrition Scholars conferences to all school and Colleges (SUCs), and (Note: the author is the concrete and budgeted ac- (BNSs) for their active role heads in preparation for TESDA Technology Insti- head teacher of the Burak tivities with proper moni- in ensuring good health not the opening of classes and tutions, to have free wifi Elementary School, Tolosa toring, in order to minimize, only for children, but for the teachers as they are expect- access is the best solution District) 16 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, July 18, 2020 The 17-year festival is held every August city fiesta Catbalogan City’s Manaragat Festival cancelled due to COVID-19 threat

TACLOBAN CITY – that the ultimate purpose The city government of of this practice is to pay Catbalogan had decided homage to our patron to suspend the holding saint, Señor San Bar- of the Manaragat Festi- tolome, who have inter- val, a cultural celebra- ceded for us Catbaloga- tion that honors St. Bar- nons the great blessings tholomew, the patron we have received through saint of the city and cele- the years,” the city mayor brated every August. added. The suspension of Manaragat Festival is the month-long celebra- held every August 23 and tion is due to the current is now on its 17th year. health problem caused While there will no by the coronavirus dis- festival parade and ritual ease 2019(COVID-19), presentation competi- Mayor Dexter Uy said. tion this year, Mayor Uy “This is also in con- urged the residents not to sideration that the usual forget to give homage to participants of the festi- their patron saint on the through online. national competitions like in 2015 and 2016 and in logan has 21 confirmed val are the primary and blessings that they have Manaragat Festival the Aliwan festival where Sinulog festival. COVID -19 cases. secondary schools, and received, on the bountiful had already won several they are grand champion As of July 17, Catba- (ROEL T. AMAZONA) this year’s opening of harvest of marine prod- classes is delayed until ucts and ‘to survive the ELECTRONIC BINGO August and to be held crisis we are facing now,’ Today is your lucky day!!! in different modalities. Uy said. Try your Luck, Relax and Feel the Excitement of the Games...! Thus is makes it impos- While the festival Enjoy and have more fun... sible to push through as competition was can- Opens 9:30 AM to 2AM the health protocols are to celled this year, other following day be carefully considered,” activities like the search 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice he said. for Mr. Manaragat, Miss Romualdez St., Tacloban City

“Although it has been Manaragat and Queen Maasin City Main Office JLK SPA (053) 570-8236 a tradition, we believe Manaragat will continue The newest place to unwind... Services offered: BRANCHES: cooking demonstrations with Head Massage, Hand Massage Tacloban: 523-8383 NNC... food cooked by Director Tiu 325-6363 ...from Page 15 Body Massage, Foot Massage herself, considering that July Manicure, Pedicure, Foot SPA Palo: 832-1991 per barangay. marks the Nutrition Month Baybay: 563-9120/563-9010 Opens: Monday to Saturday Sogod: (053) 577-8527 “These health workers and the cooking events are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM being done to recognize Hilongos: (053) 567-8184 are trained on basic health 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice Ormoc: (053) 561-6818 courses. Our office likewise NNC’s efforts in promoting Romualdez St., Tacloban City offer them financial support proper nutrition. such as 100 pesos per month, “We believe in the NNC’s can help promote nutritious menting priority programs P5,000 medical assistance advocacy for good nutrition. foods with minimal budget,” for the health and nutrition and P20,000 survivorship As a humble gesture of recog- Director Tiu said. of the people, such as food se- benefit. This is on top of nition, we are launching the NNC Director Catalino curity and provision of health the honorarium the baran- “Kusina ha PIA”, where we Dotollo assured public that services. (LDL/GTT/PIA-Leyte) gay is giving them of which the government is imple- amount depends on the bud- get of the barangay itself, or the support provided by the Coca-Cola Tacloban extends municipality or province,” according to Dotollo. aid to frontliners; plans to build He also informed that at present, the office is coor- hand washing stations dinating with the Technical Education and Skills De- TACLOBAN CITY- It was learned that the cludes hand sanitizers and velopment Authority (TES- Coca-Cola Bottlers Philip- company has already pro- face masks, among others. DA) in institutionalizing pines, Inc.-Tacloban Plant vided 1,464 cases of Co- It was also learned the training needs of these since the start of the quar- health workers. ca-Cola products with a from Jerick Dumdum “TESDA will now be the antine period has extend- value of P144,588 to the that the company has al- one to train them so that ed assistance not only to frontliners. ready informed the city they could gain national its employees but more so Ma. Joy Pastelero, hu- government of its plan to competencies like NC I or the frontliners. man resources department construct hand washing NC II, which they could use For the frontliners, head, said that aside from stations in strategic plac- if ever they land in other re- particularly those serving helping the frontliners, the es. lated jobs,” he said. at various checkpoints in Meanwhile, PIA through company also took care the “We plan to put up the initiative of Director the city, the country’s lead- health needs of its more hand washing stations Olive Tiu, has launched the ing soft drinks maker, has than 200 employees. at the public market, bus “Kusina ha PIA” during the provided bottled water The employees were terminal and at the City “Suruswerte ha PIA” pro- and their other products given what they described Hall (grounds),” he said. gram. This is a series of like the Coca-Cola. as ‘COVID-19 kits’ that in- (JOEY A. GABIETA)