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VOL. XXXI I NO. 047 TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2020 P15.00 IN As Leyte now under modified general community quarantine Businesses, public transport now in full operation RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT PALO, Leyte – Mass gatherings and open- ing of more establishments are now allowed across Leyte as it transitioned to modified gen- eral community quarantine (MGCQ) starting Monday (June 1). And the MGCQ will es which classifies the entire end 15 days later or de- Eastern Visayas region un- pending on the recom- der MGCQ. mendation of the Provin- The governor said that cial Inter-Agency Task under MGCQ implemen- Force for the Management tation, there are activities of Infectious Diseases, that will remain prohibited Leyte Governor Leopoldo which by nature tend to at- Dominico Petilla told re- tract the groupings or mass porters in an interview. gathering of people. Petilla informed re- This prohibition in- porters that he signed cludes, among others, the Executive Order No. 05- carnivals, concerts, sports OFW RETURNEES. The Daniel Z. Romualdez(DZR) Airport is busy with commercial planes landing 2020-04 adopting the Res- tournaments, trade fairs, and taking off loaded not with regular passengers but overseas workers from different parts of the region olution No. 20 issued by fiestas, theaters, cultural returning after months being stranded in Metro Manila. Sadly, some of them have tested positive of the the National Inter-Agency shows, clubs, religious ac- coronavirus. Task Force for the Manage- tivities, retreats, and work- (TACLOBAN TODAY) ment of Infectious Diseas- see Businesses /page 7 ... 's disaster risk reduction officers call for cancellation Leyte town locksdown village of ‘Balik Probinsiya' program TACLOBAN CITY – open letter. A copy of their clearly under control – and after health protocol breached An open letter was issued position paper was also fur- definitely that is not now,” by municipal disaster risk nished with their respective they said. by returning individuals reduction and manage- mayors and at the Provin- All the infected people ment (MDRRM) officers of cial Disaster Risk Reduction were from Baybay City TACLOBAN CITY – on a statement posted on its ipal police station of San Northern Samar province and Management Office. and other towns of Leyte, The unit official Facebook account. Miguel had been closely calling for the cancella- The province has al- among the provinces of the of San Miguel, Leyte had It was learned that prior monitoring them through tion of the ‘Balik Probinsi- ready recorded 36 return- country which pilot the placed under temporary to the arrival of the seven mobile phone calls and ya’ program and improve ing OFWs since May 26 to Balik Probinsiya program. lockdown a in Ba- returnees, the LGU and the text messages. the implementation and 28 and 39 LSIs who are stay- The group also asked rangay Santol after eight Las Piñas City government However, the local po- management of Returning ing at the Balay Padi which the national government returning residents of said had proper coordination in lice and RHU personnel Overseas Filipino Workers was lent by the Diocese of for the ‘immediate im- place breached health pro- place. could no longer contact and Locally Stranded Indi- Catarman to the provincial provement of the coordi- tocol. “The returnees werethem when they are al- viduals (LSIs). government as their quar- nation mechanisms in the It was learned that sev- well-informed of the set ready close to Tacloban The call was signed by antine facility. management of returning en individuals arrived in protocols of the munici- City. the 20 of the province’s 24 The group admitted that OFW and LSIs, as well as San Miguel from Las Piñas pality, specifically the con- Alarmed, they im- MDRRMO through an their letter was triggered the postponement of the City and another one from duct of COVID-19 rapid mediately activated the with the report of the De- Balik Probinsya, Bagong Scotland and did not fol- testing upon arrival at the checkpoint at the main partment of Health disclos- Pag-asa Program (BP2). low protocol by allowing designated testing booth in entry point in Brgy. Lukay ing that there are now eight “We express great them undergo swab ex- Brgy. Lukay, and the 14-day and waited for the vehicle people who availed the concern that if these op- traction. (or 21-day if it so warrants) carrying the returnees. Balik Probinsiya Program erational issues are not “We would like to in- quarantine at the designat- “Only to find out that and returning overseas addressed quickly and form the public that Sitio ed Municipal Isolation Fa- these returnees changed workers infected with the properly, our willingness Ogpong, Brgy. Santol was cility,” the statement said. route/took a detour via coronavirus disease 2019 and good intentions to placed under temporary The statement added Babatngon-Pinarigu- (COVID-19). serve of ROFs, LSIs and lockdown (effective) May that from the time the seven san-Santol Road to escape “Though we affirm the BP2 beneficiaries may in- 29 and will remain under returnees departed in Las the checkpoint. And in- noble intentions of the pro- stead tragically result in the such community setup un- Piñas, City up to the time stead of following the 14- gram, we firmly believe that spread of COVID-19 into til the swab tests of seven they reached Samar, the day quarantine at the des- the proper timing for its our otherwise COVID-19 returnees generate nega- personnel from the Rural ignated isolation implementation is when we tive results,” the LGU said Health Unit and the munic- see Leyte/page 10 ... have the COVID-19 crisis see Northern/page 10 ... 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, June 02, 2020 LGU San Miguel in Leyte adopts work from home arrangement TACLOBAN EV-39, and has not un- CITY-Starting Monday, dergone swabbing upon June 1, 2020, all local gov- arrival. ernment unit(LGU) em- As a precautionary ployees were advised not measure and per standard to report to office until health protocols, the Mu- further notice, and shall be nicipal LGU premises will adopting the Work From be disinfected/sanitized Home (WFH), an alter- Sunday, thus, all LGU native work arrangement, employees and elected of- LGU San Miguel, Leyte ficials have been directed announced through Public not to report to office and Advisory No. 3. instead WFH, stay home, This is in view of the ex- and refrain from close- posure of one returnee of ly interacting with other Tacloban City, an immedi- people until the swab test ate family member of one results turn out negative. of the employees and one In coordination with elected official of the LGU, the City Health Office of to one confirmed case Tacloban, the aforesaid re- from Tolosa (Patient EV- turnee will be prioritized The city government of Tacloban through Mayor Alfred Romualdez distributed around 15,000 wash- 39) who was on the same in the conduct of swab able face mask to our beloved resettlement communities in different barangays in Tacloban North. flight PAL PR4981 and ar- testing. Pursuant to City Ordinance No. 2020-14-07 Face Mask Ordinance of the City of Tacloban-An Ordi- rived in Tacloban City on Meanwhile, the LGU nance Requiring the Wearing of Face Masks and Other Similar Protective Gears in Establishments and May 25, 2020. Advisory stated that not Public Spaces During Pandemics or Public Health Emergencies Caused by Infectious Respiratory Diseas- The said returnee went until the swab testing gen- es and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof. (TACLOBAN CITY MEDIA CENTER) straight to his residence in erates negative result, the the said city, instead of go- Municipal LGU will adopt ing to the designated iso- the WFH alternative work lation facility, to undergo arrangement. On first confirmed COVID quarantine. Living under The LGU reiterated one roof with the returnee that adherence to the set are the said LGU employee standard health protocols positive case, Hilongos mayor and elected official. and close coordination The said government with the authorities con- employee and elected of- cerned are two of the Mu- says everything is under control ficial have been reporting nicipality’s greatest safe- TACLOBAN CITY- Wear face masks when in mediately sent the sam- rived, is now placed at to office last week, with the guards in its fight against With Hilongos, Leyte public places, and coop- ples to EVRMC. the Municipal Isolation LGU having no knowledge COVID-19. having its first COVID erate with stricter morn- Unfortunately, the re- Facility and is being of the family’s circumstance “As the State has the confirmed case, Mayor ing and evening check- sult of one OFW return- closely monitored by the at that time. prime duty to protect its Albert Villahermosa as- point protocols by the ee’s swab test the day after Municipal Health Office, It was only found out citizens from this global sured that everything is PNP, BFP, Traffic Man- his arrival (which was re- after he was transferred on Saturday, through the pandemic, and so do we, as under control. He said agement Enforcers and leased and confirmed by from his former equally, efforts of the Rural Health citizens. Each of us has the the LGU has enforced MDRRMC. DOH Region VIII three closely supervised isola- Unit of San Miguel, Leyte responsibility to protect coordinated and height- To recall, the LGU, days later) was positive. tion facility in his baran- that the returnee was on ourselves,” the Advisory ened efforts on precau- with the PNP and the Since the first con- gay. (PIA-8) the same flight with Patient see LGU/page 8 ... tionary measures and MDRRMC officers, per- firmed case, Mayor Vil- MGCQ protocols and sonally fetched returning lahermosa has informed restrictions to contain Hilongosnons on May the public that the LGU Tacloban city execs rebuke returning the situation. 25, 2020. These returning investigated everything, He called on his fel- OFWs arrived in town at did rigorous contact man; brought to an isolation facility low Hilongosnons to 2 a.m. tracing, and has already TACLOBAN CITY- A sure that he is free from the The said move was rec- help the town as he en- Following Standard quarantined and isolat- 38-year-old male Returning deadly virus, as he had not ommended by the City couraged everybody to Operation Procedure ed all the personnel who Tacloban Resident (RTR) undergone rapid and swab Health Office after it was remain vigilant. (SOP), the trained and fetched the asymptomat- from New Hope Village in testing, authorities report- see Tacloban /page 8 ... He also called on the skilled Municipal Swab ic patient. Barangay 107 Sta. Elena, ed. public to always observe Test Team took swab At present, the OFW, who had been reported to proper hand washing tests of the returnees at who has not even seen breach quarantine proto- and social distancing. 9 a.m. of May 26 and im- his family since he ar- cols, was disciplined by au- ELECTRONIC BINGO thorities during the conduct We accept: Today is your lucky day!!! of home isolation inspec- Try your Luck, Relax and Feel tion on Monday morning, Publication for the Excitement of the Games...! June 1, 2020. Enjoy and have more fun... The team led by Execu- National Newspaper Opens 9:30 AM to 2AM the tive Assistant and City Hall following day Malaya Business Insight by 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice North Extension Chief of Romualdez St., Tacloban City Staff Ruth Ramirez togeth- People’s Independent Media JLK SPA er with personnel from the The newest place to unwind... 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Likewise, it is to en- (TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE) www.leytesamardailynews.com e-mail: [email protected] facebook.com/leytesamar.dailynews twitter.com/lsdenews Tuesday, June 02, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 3 Organizers cancel Pintados- Homeowners’ association president Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals due to COVID-19 threat shed tears in thanking DA for the TACLOBAN CITY town or city fiestas among – There will be no Pinta- others. urban gardening project dos-Kasadyaan Festival of A year after Leyte, par- TACLOBAN CITY- Be- Festivals this June. ticularly Tacloban City, cause of intense feelings of The cancellation of the was pummeled by super thanks and gratitude, Din- region’s best known cul- typhoon ‘Yolanda’ in 2013, do Aguirre, the president tural festival was due to the the festivals were also can- of SM-ANCOP Village threat of the coronavirus celled by the organizers. Home Owners’ Associa- disease 2019(COVID-19) The twin-bill festival is tion couldn’t hold back his says its organizers. held every June 28 as part tears when he delivered his The cancellation was of the cultural activities impressions on the region- made official under Res- during the annual fiesta al launching of the Urban Agriculture in Brgy. 101, olution No.01-2020 is- celebration of Tacloban New Kawayan, this City, on sued on????? and signed City honoring its patron, May He started his speech by Pintados Foundation Senior Santo Nino. by thanking and recogniz- president Eugene Tan and Pintados Festival is or- ing the presence of what Department of Tourism ganized by the Pintados he called as “big names” in Regional Director Kar- Foundation 34 years ago the DA and other agencies. ina Rosa Tiopes, Pinta- composed of private in- Then at mid-way, his voice dos-Kasadyaan chairper- dividuals while the Kasa- suddenly cracked and was The Department of Agriculture lunched its urban gardening program in Ba- son Remedios Petilla and dyaan Festival is a brain- overwhelmed by his emo- Leyte Governor Leopoldo child of former Leyte tions. Right there and then rangay 101, New Kawayan, a village located north of the city proper of Taclo- he had shed tears, yet went Dominico Petilla. governor Remedios ‘Ma- ban. The May 30 launching was spearheaded by DA Executive Director Angel on with his stories. Enriquez. The suspension of the tin’ Petilla 25 years ago. First and foremost he festival is in relation to In 1996, the two festi- praised God for touching partment of Agriculture as Carillo and ably supported I promise you, the DA will Executive Order Number vals were merged into one the hearts of some peo- the fitting venue for the re- by DA came to our baran- sustain this project and 04-2020-03 ordering the and since been part of the ple who made their “ur- gional launching of Urban gay. by Monday, I will send in suspension or postpone- fiesta celebration of Taclo- ban gardening” a reality. Agriculture – an important Before, most of our local our Engineering Team to ment of public gathering ban City. On top of his list was Rev. subproject of DA Secretary residents were just doing evaluate and find ways to in barangays, municipali- Several local festivals Fr. Dave Carillo, the priest William D. Dar’s “AGRI nothing, but with this proj- tap the water in the near- ties, and component cities that joined the Kasadyaan in-charge of Our Lady of 4Ps” or the Plant, Plant, ect, our hopelessness turned by creek in order to service which draw large number eventually received recog- Hope Palo Mission Area. Plant Program otherwise into full of hope as most of your communal garden Accordingly, Fr. Carillo was of people such as celebra- nition in various national called Angat Lahat, Pagka- us, are now willing to work cum “Urban Agriculture” the moving force behind ing Sapat kontra Covid-19 and take part on this noble project. I will also coordi- tion of barangay fiestas festivals like the Aliwan this laudable project which and festivities, cockfight- Festival and the Sinulog. (ALPAS-Covid-19). project,” Aguirre explained nate and confer with the has been chosen by the De- Aguirre talking from the in between sobs. Bureau of Fisheries and ing, barangay assemblies, (ROEL T. AMAZONA) heart, profusely gave credit “I call on all government Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to the men and women of agencies to help us in our for the possibility of setting DA-RFO 8 under the lead- dire needs,” the Home Own- up their intensive tilapia What is Blended Learning? ership of RED Angel C. En- er President continued. in tanks aquaculture,” the By MICHAEL C. PARADO riquez. “Our village is truly Meanwhile, RED En- DA-8 Chief promised. one of the poorest, since we riquez, during her keynote The Pope Francis Vil- The coronavirus disease learning methods. learning process, built-in are all victims of Yolanda. message, said she was deep- lage in Brgy. New Kawayan 2019 (COVID-19) pan- 1. This approach en- assessment and feedback, And to tell you honestly, ly touched by the speech of has been one of the first demic has caused a shake sures that the student re- and real-world implemen- we do have lots of problems Mr. Aguirre. “I don’t want groups that availed assort- up and drastic changes in mains engaged and in con- tation. since we are hampered by to be emotional and start ed vegetable seeds, garden the Philippine educational trol of their own individual 7. The blended learn- lack of water, many fami- my message on a sad note, tools and other logistics system. learning experience. ing approach delivers a lies could hardly provide a but I was emotionally over- and technical support from With the approval of In- 2. Contrary to some much richer training ex- decent three square meals a whelmed by his talk,” En- ter Agency Task Force, the opinions, this is not just perience and helps you to day. We are so grateful that riquez stressed. see Homeowners’ / Department of Education learning by listening. immediately begin to use this project initiated by Fr. “Am not a politician, but page 8 ... (DepEd) Basic Education – Blended learning follows what you have learned in Learning Continuity Plan an interactive approach by the sessions while receiv- (BE-LCP) scheduled the mixing traditional class- ing valuable feedback from DPWH completes flood control opening of classes on Au- room training with online your teacher so that you can gust 24, 2020 and will end sessions. Many more senses focus on improvement in on April 30, 2021 based on and skills are engaged in the your weaker areas. along Oquendo Bridge Memorandum OU-LAPP process. Thus, individuals are CALBAYOG CITY- No. Q-229 s. 2020. Be- 3. Face-to-face in- given everything they need The Department of Pub- cause of the threats from teractions follow online to satisfy their own learning this disease to students and self-studies, or vice versa, needs successfully. Students lic Works and High- the unavailability of vac- thus optimizing and rein- feel much more motivat- ways-Samar First cine, the current and most forcing the unique benefits ed and inspired when they Engineering Office has preferred approach of the of each. take part in such a learning completed another flood DepEd is the use of blend- 4. Knowledge gained program. control structure along ed learning. in the real and digital worlds Several strategies can Oquendo Creek to sup- What is blended learn- allows you to develop your be employed in using the port the abutment of ing? Blended learning is critical thinking and prob- blended learning approach. Oquendo Bridge, which an approach to education lem-solving skills in the It can be a small group dis- runs via Lope de Vega which combines online specialized subject area. cussion, collaborative, indi- route. educational materials and 5. Incorporating mul- vidual and online learning. opportunities for interac- tiple learning channels and To cater the small group The structure is tion online with traditional multimedia allow you to ac- discussion, DepEd pro- 320-linear-meters long physical face to face class- cess large amounts of infor- posed a maximum of 18 and stands at a height of room methods. It requires mation in a variety of ways, students in an average size 2.66 meters. people who have settled in village particularly in areas the physical presence of such as videos, podcasts classroom. The rest of the Flood control manage- the floodplain areas. near these bodies of wa- both teacher and student, (audios), and more—and students not physically ment is essential to pro- Oquendo Creek streams ter. A heavy rainfall event with some elements of you can dive deeper into present in the classroom tect the bridge from flood into the Jibatang River, is enough to overtop the student control over time, a topic or review a diffi- will engage in another ac- damage as well as to pre- one of the two major riv- creek and cause flooding. place, path, or pace. cult one on your own time tivities which can be online, serve the riverbanks from er systems in the Samar I The completed proj- Why blended learning? whenever you wish. modular, or learning via ra- erosion. Consequently, Here’s what is unique 6. Knowledge reten- dio or television. district. According to Ba- ect has an allotment of about blended learning tion is significantly im- (The author is a head the flood control struc- rangay Captain Jaime Y. 45 million pesos from the which makes it more ef- proved with a variety of teacher at Palo National ture also keeps the creek’s Hernandez, flooding is a General Appropriations fective than conventional interactive elements in the High School in Palo, Leyte.) floodwaters away from the perpetual problem in their Act (GAA) 2019. (PR) 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Tuesday, June 02, 2020

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medical department of the care of our relationship OPINIONUniversity of the Philip- with God, knowing how pines is also undergoing limited and prone to con- research but still a wait and fusion and error our un- see situation. guided human powers can Observer -oOo- be. But this Columnist an With the relationship 80 year-old senior citizen Commentary between God and freedom and still healthy, would clarified, we have to realize ALVIN GZ. ARPON like share with you an at- FR. ROY CIMAGALA next that freedom is what titude: enables us to love, just as Think positive; strictly God’s love for us and all follow protocols that gov- of his creation was an act COVID-19 seems ernment health officials of freedom on his part. He tell us. Wear face masks, God, freedom, love was not forced to create to stay yet! observe social distancing, anything or anyone. There and be clean. HOW important it is able to distinguish, since absolutely was no necessity There is no definite What is disheartening is Above all Pray hard that we have a clear idea this mixing can be very for him to create us. But He date for the coronavirus up to now no medicines or and sincerely!. Believe of the relationship between subtly confusing. We may did it just the same, out of disease to vanish even- vaccines have been discov- that this is God’s manage God and freedom, and be- not even realize we are con- freedom. tually from places affect- ered. Yes, there are reports for us- to reform, love and tween freedom and love. fused, let alone, wrong. In other words, he ed by this killer disease. that China has already dis- respect Him. And simply Given our very confusing We have to realize more created us and the whole Daily news reports still covered vaccine, but it will veer away from sins. And times, when the distinction deeply then that our free- universe out of pure love, reveal it is still in our still have to be proven as prepare to accept reality, between truth and false- dom, if it has to be real a total self-giving that midst and those affected indeed It’s already the real negative or positive and hood, good and evil, moral freedom, has to come from can never be reciprocated are still increasing, to in- one. sincerely say: “Thy Will be and immoral is blurred, it’s God. It has to be related to equally by his creatures. clude deaths. In the local front the Done my God.” Amen. very urgent that we get hold him, to his will, to his laws This is the essence of love -oOo- of this distinction, if we and commandments. Free- which, according to the backyard vegetables like pit- wish to be on the right track dom is not real freedom First Letter of St. John, is say, camatis, talong, alug- in our life! if it would just be a matter the very essence of God: bati, ahos, etc., for food Everything true, good of doing our own will. Our “God is love.” (4,8) High-Powered and augment to livelihood and beautiful comes from will has to conform to God’s In short, for us to truly revenue. God. There’s no question will for us to enjoy true love, it has to be an act of It is my intention about that. Nothing can be freedom. freedom. And to be able to Objective true, good and beautiful if We need to strengthen love in true freedom and (S & T Enhanced Nations Have Edge) through this column, that the toxic practices of the God is not at the core of it. our conviction about this not false freedom, it has to Anything that is not true, essential relationship be- be based on God, rooted DR. PACIENTE CORDERO, JR. minority pasaways do not reach the domain of our good and beautiful does tween God and our free- on his will and command- dear fellow Waraynons, not come from God, even if dom. This is the truth about ments, and empowered by rather replicate the produc- it has appearances of what freedom. This is the truth his Spirit. Thus, Christ Minority “pasaways” tive activities of some peo- we subjectively consider as referred to when Christ told said, “If you love me, you winning over majority ones ple in quarantined areas in truth, goodness and beau- the Jews who believed him, will keep my command- Luzon by planting greens ty. And sad to say, we often “If you hold to my teaching, ments.” (Jn 14,15) Very disheartening nay nancial history! in their vacant front and get caught in this trap of an you are really my disciples. So, we should know disappointing to know The down-side of the backyards, and lessen de- anomaly. Then you will know the where we can find true love that at this time when the minority pasaways unwel- pendence to government Of course, in the rough truth, and the truth will set and what would constitute national government is comed activities is PRRD’s dole-outs. and tumble of our actual you free.” (Jn 8,31-32) as authentic love, and not going nuts trying to mit- announcement that “I will ooo000ooo life in this world, truth and From here, we can al- fake love. This is the love igate, at least, the effect not be obliged to release NEXT TOPIC : Hope- falsehood, good and evil, ready realize that our living that Christ himself has of the world’s unseen ene- money to certain sectors of fully, a few more concluding beauty and ugliness can get and true relationship with shown us. It’s a love that my, COVID 19, a small population” who transgress articles related to Covid 19 ! mixed up in us but never in God is very indispensable. culminated in his passion percentage of the Filipino lawful government orders. SHARE S & T the same aspects. One may Without this relationship and death in total obedi- population remain insen- Worst scenario is what Pres THOUGHTS through be good in looks but bad in in place, we simply would ence to the Father’s will sitive to heed some of the Duterte’s dare to declare a “. E-mail: drpacjr@yahoo. manners, to cite an obvious be left to our own devices. so our sins can be forgiv- simpliest protocols to avert . . mala Martial Law style of com. example. So we have to be And that realization should en. This is the love that he the fatal effect of the pan- implementing the mandate extremely discerning to be already egg us to really take commands us to do! demic virus! recommended by the IATF Such elementary in- or Inter-Agency Task Force Fakery... taken into the stomach, into the intestines of consumers, structions like using face re protocols relevant to flat- ...from Page 4 Prayer for the Nation and masks, hand globes, wash- ten the curve in the COVID and would then cause toxic ing hands before and after 19 hologram! Indeed, for as selling very, very cheaply, effects. You cannot tell these for Those who Serve in meals or activities; staying long the minority pasaways people get tempted to buy things from real objects and at home all MUST NOT in our population continue them with haste, only to find so, the danger of eating Public Office DO things by men in areas to pull down the bigger ma- out later that these items do these “eatables” is there for God, our Father, you guide under Enhanced Com- jprity of us, I am bound to not work well and are noth- us all. everything in wisdom and love. Accept munity Quarantine; and, let go my 1-cent prediction ing but useless. Only after To avoid this, the best the prayers we offer for our nation, by the how to handle pecuniary that the April 30th timeline realizing this that people re- thing we can do is to stop wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our assistance from govern- for the possible lifting of the solve to buy only the genu- buying Chinese food prod- ment, still you have heard/ E Q C will just be another ine products. But fake items ucts. Imitated items are not citizens, may harmony and justice be se- read from here and there, open-ended inclusive pe- continue to proliferate since that risky if they are for ex- cured and may there be lasting prosperity “pasaways” openly defying riod! We, who have been the poor buyers do not stop ternal use only; but Chinese and peace. some basic safety and eco- religiously following the from buying them. fake goods now include Almighty and eternal God, You know nomic precautions. tenets of the IATF and that This fakery business“for internal” use products. the longings of our hearts and You pro- For me, it is totally un- of the President’s Office, are by China even goes far- They don’t care what hap- tect our rights in your goodness, watch acceptable to find people doomed to suffer the wrath ther into risking people’s pens to the consumers so over those in authority, so that people using the financial support of living within the confines health. Why, some Chi- long as they make money everywhere may enjoy freedom, security from government in illegal/ of our respective houses! nese manufacturers have out of these. Remember and peace. illicit gambling activities, – unwilling victims of mis- been imitating items like their “edible” oil filtered We ask this through our Lord Jesus i.e. “tupada”, bingo, “tong- deeds by some! fake medicines, food items from drainage or canals? Pray the Holy Rosary daily made of plastic materials Cheap, indeed. Preferred Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns its”, car/motorcycle races, Happy to note though, for world peace and conversion of sinners boxing, drugs, etc.,at this that some people in quar- and fashioned into realis- even by street food vendors. with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, defining moment in the antined areas use their ‘free’ tic rice, cabbage, eggs, and But beware! (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. (Courtesy of Philippine health and fi- time to planting short-term many others. All this are Daughters of St. Paul) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express ORDINANCE Tuesday, June 02, 2020

SECTION 7. Penalty – Any person found violating this Republic of the Philippines WHEREAS, the spread of Corona virus disease in the Phil- Ordinance shall be penalized accordingly, to wit: Province of Northern Samar ippines is now quite alarming; MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE First offense - Fine of PhP 500.00 ---oo0O0oo--- WHEREAS, in order to overcome the present risk of Second offense - Fine of PhP 1,000.00 OFFICE OF THE Covid-19, the Local Government Unit of San Jose, Northern Third offense - Fine of PhP 2,500.00 and/ Samar must require simultaneous efforts on different fa- or imprisonment of not EXCERPT FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION cades, including all the persons who are living or working in more than 6 months OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SAN JOSE, NORTHERN San Jose to cooperate together and work harmoniously with depending on the SAMAR HELD ON MAY 27, 2020 AT THE SANGGUNIANG a common goal of defeating the Covid-19 menace; discretion of the court BAYAN SESSION HALL. PRESENT: WHEREAS, in fighting this unseen opponent, the manda- SECTION 8. Disposition of Fines – The proceeds from the tory use of face masks or other Personal Protective Equip- mentioned fines shall be distributed in the following manner: Hon. Raul T. Robles - - - Municipal Vice Mayor, Presid- ment can significantly mitigate the possibility of local or 30% shall accrue to the municipal government ing Officer community transmission and can effectively reduce the con- 70% shall accrue to the barangay where the Hon. Merlita S. Evangelista - - - Sangguniang Bayan Member tamination in the communities especially by persons who apprehension took place Hon. Silvino T. Balasolla - - - -do- are asymptomatic but may already be carriers of Covid-19; Hon. Harlan A. Tomenio, Sr.- - - -do- Payment of fines shall be at the Municipal Treasurer’s Hon. Ernesto E. Nualla - - - -do- WHEREAS, Health Advisory of the Department of Health Office. Hon. Virgilio V. Esidera - - - -do- requires persons to strictly observe stringent social/physical Hon. Marcelino A. Mora - - - -do- SECTION 9. Information and Education Campaign distancing to ensure that the virus is not passed on to other – Hon. Electorado P. Somoray, Jr.- - - -do- The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management persons through the release of respiratory droplets and oth- Hon. Jose Agripino S. Ballesta- - - -do- Office and the Rural Health Unit shall disseminate infor- er contact from an infected person; Hon. Ma. Gundelina V. Balasolla - - - Liga nga mga Barangay mation on the requirements of this Ordinance to the WHEREAS, it is said that Covid-19 spreads mainly among Federation Vice President public immediately upon effectivity of this Ordinance. people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) for a Hon. Joebert A. Evaristo - - - Pambayang Pederasyon ng prolonged period. Spread happens when an infected per- SECTION 10. Implementation Mechanism – The San , President son cough, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth Jose Municipal Police Station shall spearhead the strin- or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths or gent implementation of the provisions of this Ordinance. ABSENT: noses of people nearby, hence social/physical distancing is Barangay Officials and are likewise deputized by None required; this Ordinance to apprehend violators. Ordinance No. 07 Series of 2020 NOW WHEREFORE, after thorough deliberations and dis- SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause – This Ordinance shall cussions and upon motion of HON. JOSE AGRIPINO S. BALL- take effect immediately upon approval. Sponsor : HON. JOSE AGRIPINO S. BALLESTA ESTA with secondment of HON. HARLAN A. TOMENIO, SR. Co-sponsors: HON. HARLAN A. TOMENIO, SR. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED by the Sangguniang and HON. MA. GUNDELINA V. BALASOLLA, this Sangguniang HON. MERLITA S. EVANGELISTA Bayan in session assembled this 27th day of May, 2020 Bayan in session assembled hereby ordains that – at San Jose, Northern Samar.

SECTION 1. Short Title –This Ordinance shall be known AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE MANDATORY WEARING and cited as the Mandatory Wearing of Face Mask or other OF FACE MASKS OR OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE HON. MERLITA S. EVANGELISTA HON. SILVINO T. BALASOLLA Personal Protective Equipment and Social/Physical Distanc- EQUIPMENTS AND STRINGENT PRACTICE OF SOCIAL/ Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member ing Ordinance. PHYSICAL DISTANCING BY ALL PERSONS IN PUBLIC PLAC- ES OF SAN JOSE, NORTHERN SAMAR DURING THE SECTION 2. Converge – All persons who are found within HON. HARLAN A. TOMENIO, SR. HON. ERNESTO E. NUALLA INTERVENING PERIOD OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC the territorial jurisdiction of San Jose, Northern Samar are Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member covered by this Ordinance. WHEREAS, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 922, series of 2020 dated HON. VIRGILIO V. ESIDERA HON. MARCELINO A. MORA SECTION 3. Definition of Terms – As used in the Ordi- Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member March 08, 2020 declared A State of Public Health Emer- nance, the following terms shall be construed as follows: gency throughout the Philippines due to Covid-19 and en-

joins all government agencies and Local Government Units a.) Face mask – is a protective mask used to cover the to render full assistance and cooperation in this time of HON. ELECTORADO P. SOMORAY, JR. HON. JOSE AGRIPINO S. BALLESTA nose, mouth and chin with specifications and proper use as health pandemic; Sangguniang Bayan Member Sangguniang Bayan Member recommended by the Department of Health (e.g. surgical masks, medical masks, N95 masks) or reusable or washable WHEREAS, Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 15, face masks ordinarily sold in commercial markets. series of 2020 of this municipality, was enacted adopt- HON. MA. GUNDELINA V. BALASOLLA HON. JOEBERT A. EVARISTO ing Presidential Proclamation No. 929 dated March 16, Liga ng mga Barangay Federation Pabayang Pederasyon ng Due to scarcity of face masks, any cloth that can cover the 2020-Declaring a State of Calamity throughout the Philip- Vice President, Ex-Officio Member Sangguniang Kabataan nose, mouth and chin shall be considered as an equivalent President, Ex-Officio pines due to Corona Virus Disease 2019; face mask. Member

WHEREAS, the Honorable Governor of the Province of b.) Personal Protective Equipment – is protective Northern Samar, Hon. Edwin Marino C. Ongchuan issued clothing, helmet, goggles, or other garments or equipment I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing ordi- Executive Order No. 01-03-20, series of 2020 placing the designed to protect the wearer’s body from infection. nance of the Sangguniang Bayan of San Jose, Northern Samar entire province under General Community Quarantine -ef during its regular session held on May 27, 2020 at the Sanggu- fective March 19, 2020 and it was also extended up to May c.) Social or physical distancing – refers to staying at niang Bayan Session Hall. 15, 2020 pursuant to Executive Order No. 03-04-20; least one (1) meter away from the people to help avoid from being Covid-19 infected. WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160 other-

wise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 pro- SECTION 4. Mandatory Use of Face Mask or Other Per- vides that: Every local government unit shall exercise the Atty. CECILIA A. TOMENIO-LOPEZ sonal Protective Equipment– Every person is required to powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied there- Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan wear face mask or other Personal Protective Equipment at from, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or inci- all times while in public places. This requirement shall be fol- dental for its efficient and effective governance, and those lowed while the danger of Covid-19 is still persisting. Attested: which are essential to the promotion of the general wel- fare. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions, local SECTION 5. Stringent Social/Physical Distancing– All per- government units shall ensure and support, among other sons are mandated to exercise stringent social/physical dis- HON. RAUL T. ROBLES things the xxx promotion of health and safety xxx; tancing of at least one (1) meter from other persons. Municipal Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer WHEREAS, under Section 5.1.1 of DILG Memorandum SECTION 6. Compliance in Private Commercial Establish- Circular No. 2020-062 entitled: “Suppletory LGU Guidelines ments– To effectively promote and encourage compliance to on the implementation of Enhanced Community Quaran- this Ordinance, all private commercial establishments oper- Approved: tine in Luzon, and State of Public Health Emergency in Oth- ating in the Local Government of San Jose, Northern Samar er Parts of the Country due to the COVID-19 Threat”, all shall: (a) conspicuously display at or near the entrance of the LGUs are charged with the promotion of health and safety establishment a full copy of this Ordinance; and (b) strictly within their jurisdiction. As such, they are to take the lead HON. ATTY. CLARENCE E. DATO prohibit entry of any person who is not wearing a face mask in the prevention and control of the spread of Covid-19 at Municipal Mayor or an equivalent thereof in the establishment. the local level; Tuesday, June 02, 2020 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 7 Businesses... comply on the safety mea- protocols imposed by the mandatory 14-day quaran- go vehicles, those traveling DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL sures and conditions im- government especially in tine period upon arrival to for medical or humanitar- SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE ...from Page 1 posed by the Department of public places and crowded their respective local gov- ian reasons, and accredited WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF shops and other business PARCEL OF LAND Transportation, Petilla said. areas. ernment units. construction workers. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs gatherings which may He, however, clarified Petilla said that the en- He added that other in- The province of Leyte of the late ERIBERTO M. TRINCHERA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and ad- include conventions and that any business establish- try of all persons to the dividuals who are exempt- has recorded eight cas- judicated over a parcel of land located at conferences. Brgy. Tanghas, Tolosa, Leyte covered by ment or PUV has the right province from other places ed from the travel who in- es of coronavirus disease TD No. 00554 containing an area of 12117 Also, business estab- to reject the entry of any either by sea, land or air is clude, among others, are 2019(COVID-19) with two hectares more or less. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor CHRISTIAN lishments in the province customer or passenger who prohibited except for the the uniformed personnel, recoveries. Most of these S. CIPRIANO as vendee of a portion are allowed to resume op- is exhibiting influenza-like beneficiaries of the Balik those workers in essential cases involved people who consisting of 316 square meters from the above-mentioned property. Per Doc No. erations on conditions that symptoms or not wearing a Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa business establishments returned to Leyte under the 401, Page No. 81, Book No. IX, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Alfredo B. Ty, they will provide sanitizers face mask. Program (BPBPP), locally and industries, authorized Balik Probinsiya program. Jr. or store disinfectant for The governor said that stranded individuals and persons outside residence LSDE: June 2, 9 & 16, 2020 their customers. the travel and movement of returning overseas Filipino (APOR) or health and DEED OF PARTITION WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE The public utility ve- all the residents in the prov- workers, wherein they are emergency front-liners, AND DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE hicles (PUVs) can resume ince are not restricted, how- required to undergo the delivery personnel of car- NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ISIDORO H. VERANA, extrajudicially their operations provided settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located at Alegria, Caibiran, Bil- ever, they should observe iran, containing an area of 2.932700 ha. (s), with OCT No. 0076 and Tax Dec. No. 00210, that they will observe and AFFIDAVIT OF SELF -ADJUDICATION WITH SALE and heirs hereby confirm the sale executed by co-heir Rodolfo R. Verana in favor of NOLI the sanitary and health NOTICE is hereby given that SOLEDAD E. RUIZO, heir of the late Concepcion Etulle Republic of the Philippines & BERNARDITA BAGANES as vendee dated October23, 2017 and A Deed of sale was executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land, located at Brgy. Himarco, executed by Vivian Verana over the Lot No. 11, consisting an area of 14,827.46 square Department of Transportation and Palompon, Leyte, covered by OCT No. P-63779, designated as Cad. Lot No. 1211, contain- Republic of the Philippines meters unto the Vendee; per Doc. No 89, Page No. 20, Book No. !, Series of 2020 of Notary Communication ing an area of 5,112 square meters and covered by Tax Dec. no. 08-31035-00283-R-13. A LAND TRANSPORTATION Department of Transportation and Public Atty. Lolita G. Casas-Nueve. LSDE: June 2, 9 & 16, 2020 Communication Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. DANILO G. RUIZO and MARINA L. RUIZO FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 131, Page No. 27, Book No. XXV, BOARD LAND TRANSPORTATION Series of 2017 of Notary Public Atty. Eusebio Otadoy, Jr. Republic of the Philippines Regional Office No. VIII FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Palo, Leyte BOARD LSDE: June 2, 9 & 16, 2020 Local Civil Registry Office Regional Office No. VIII Province of Northern Samar R8-CN/EV/PA-UV-2020-05-0118 Palo, Leyte AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS Ref. Case No. VIII-2015-0255 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs MARILOU C. DYCOCO, surviving spouse of Municipality of Catarman R8-CC/EV-FC-2020-05-0119 JOSE DYCOCO executed an AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS of Transfer Certificate of Title No. Ref. Case No. VIII-2020-0119 Application for Change of Party/Name T-4223, situated at the Municipality of Mahaplag, Province of Leyte, Lot No. 1639, contain- of Applicant of a Certificate of Public ing an area of 19,302 square meters. That owner’s copy of this Transfer Certificate of Title Application for Consolidation with No. T-4222 was lost in their possession and could not be found anymore despite earnest, Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS Extension of Validity of Cases NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION service with prayer to adopt trade name of a Certificate of Public Convenience diligent and exhaustive efforts done to locate it. That the abovementioned owner’s duplicate with Extension of Validity to operate a FILCAB service copy of the title was not pledged or mortgaged nor delivered to any person, creditor, finan- cial entity or bank for the purpose of securing any pending loan obligation, nor presented In compliance with the publication requirement EVELYN G. GRANADOS-Old Party JERIC TATA TRANSPORT to the Register of Deeds for the purpose of registering any transaction involving the said Applicant CORPORATION, property; per Doc. No. 412, Page No. 84, Book No. XV, Series of 2020 of Notary Public and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. VAN VAN TOURS CORPORATION-New Applicant/s Atty. Blanche Astilla-Salino. LSDE: June 2, 9 & 16, 2020 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Ad- Party Applicant x------x Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING Republic of the Philippines ministrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR No. RA x------x Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee NOTICE OF HEARING of THREE (3) Certificate of Public Department of Transportation 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that Applicant-vendor request authority for Convenience namely: Case Nos. VIII-2014- MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY the approval of Change Name of Applicant 4612, 2015-0545 and 2015-0514 to operate MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII RENE REM B. QUINOÑES has filed with this Of- from EVELYN G. GRANADOS to VAN a FILCAB service for the transportation G/F Uytingkoc Building fice a petition for correction of entry in sex from VAN TOURS CORPORATION, of a of passengers and freight on the route: Senator Enage St., Tacloban City Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TACLOBAN CITY-PHHC-DIIT & VICE “MALE” to “FEMALE” in her certificate of live UV EXPRESS service for the transportation VERSA with the use of TWELVE (12) unit/s RE: Application for Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience of passengers and freight on the route: for each Certificate which which Certificate (CPC) pursuant to the 2014 Amendments to the Revised Rules birth and whose parents are RENE L. QUIÑONES TACLOBAN CITY-PALOMPON & VICE are valid and subsisting until AUGUST 12, and Regulations Implementing R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014 VERSA with the use of EIGHT (8) unit/s 2020, respectively. and REMEDIOS F. BASULGAN which Certificate is valid and subsisting until In the present application, applicant- CASE NO. MRO8 20-017 AUGUST 12, 2020. Cooperative request authority for In the present application, applicant Consolidation of Cases for the said certificates MARCOS P. TUPAZ, using the same number of unit/s. Any person adversely affected by said petition request authority for Change of Party/Name Applicant NOTICE is hereby given that this of Applicant with Extension of Validity of x------x may file his written opposition with this Office not application will be heard by this Board on ORDER the said certificate using the same number of JUNE 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of later than (10) days after this publication. unit/s. the above address. Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with this Office on 29 May 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that this At least TEN (10) days prior to the above to wit: application will be heard by this Board on date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of NAME OF SHIP’S OWNED SERVICE TO BE OFFERED JUNE 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of MBca “MAXELL MICO-1 ” For the carriage of Passengers the above address. local circulation. ROUTE TO BE SERVED (Sgd.) DARWIN B. BEROS At least TEN (10) days prior to the This application will be acted upon Mandoyucan-Mayabay-Mabini-Ubo-Birawan-Sugod-Jacopon-Nipa-Mongolbongol- above date, applicant/s shall cause the by this Board on the basis of its records and San Jose-Losa-Cabiton-an (all of Daram, Samar)-, Samar and vice versa Municipal Civil Registrar publication of this Notice of Hearing once in documentary evidence submitted by the SCHEDULE OF TRIPS LSDE: June 2 & 9, 2020 a newspaper of local circulation. parties, unless the Board deems it necessary DEPARTURE ARRIVAL This application will be acted upon by to receive additional documentary and/or oral Origin Time Day Destination Time Day this Board on the basis of its records and evidence. Mandayucan 4:30 AM Every Mayabay 4:35 AM Every Republic of the Philippines documentary evidence submitted by the WITNESS the Honorable Mayabay 4:55 AM after Mabini 5:00 AM after Department of Transportation parties, unless the Board deems it necessary GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY TH Mabini 5:10 AM fifteen Ubo 5:15 AM fifteen to receive additional documentary and/or oral Director, this 26 day of MAY, 2020. Ubo 5:25 AM (15) Birawan 5:40 AM (15) MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII evidence. Birawan 5:50 AM days Sugod 6:00 AM days G/F Uytingkoc Building WITNESS the Honorable (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Sugod 6:05 AM Jacopon 6:10 AM Senator Enage St., Tacloban City GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Regional Director TH Jacopon 6:20 AM Nipa 6:25 AM Director, this 26 day of MAY, 2020. Nipa 6:30 AM Mongolbongol 6:40 AM RE: Application for issuance of Certificate of Public Republic of the Philippines Mongolbongol 6:50 AM San Jose 7:00 AM Convenience (CPC) pursuant to the 2014 Amendments (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Department of Transportation and San Jose 7:10 AM Losa 7:20 AM to the Revised Rules and Regulations Implementing Regional Director Communication Losa 7:30 AM Cabiton-an 7:40 AM R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014 LAND TRANSPORTATION Republic of the Philippines Cabiton-an 7:50 AM Catbalogan 8:30 AM FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY Catbalogan 12:00 NN Cabiton-an 12:40 PM CASE NO. MRO8 20-015 Department of Transportation and BOARD Communication Cabiton-an 12:50 PM Losa 1:00 PM Regional Office No. VIII Losa 1:10 PM San Jose 1:20 PM DANILO D. PAREDES, LAND TRANSPORTATION Palo, Leyte FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY San Jose 1:30 PM Mongolbongol 1:40 PM Applicant BOARD Mongolbongol 1:50 PM Nipa 2:00 PM x------x Regional Office No. VIII R8-CC-FC-2020-05-0120 ORDER Ref. Case No. VIII-2020-0120 Nipa 2:10 PM Jacopon 2:15 PM Palo, Leyte Jacopon 2:20 PM Sugod 2:25 PM Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with the Calbayog Satellite Unit Sugod 2:35 PM Birawan 2:45 PM (CSU) on 04 July 2018 and received by this Office on 21 May 2020, to wit: R8-EV/PA-FC-2020-05-20143889 Application for Consolidation of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience Birawan 2:55 PM Ubo 3:10 PM Case No. VIII-2014-3889 Ubo 3:20 PM Mabini 3:25 PM NAME OF SHIP’S OWNED SERVICE TO BE OFFERED to operate a FILCAB service MBca “JOAN-REBSON AND KEEFER” For the carriage of Passengers Application for Extension of Validity Mabini 3:35 PM Mayabay 3:40 PM Mayabay 3:50 PM Mandayucan 3:55 PM ROUTE TO BE SERVED of a Certificate of Public Convenience JERIC TATA TRANSPORT Sto. Niño, Biri, N. Samar-Lavezares, N. Samar and vice versa to operate a FILCAB service CORPORATION, SCHEDULE OF RATES Applicant/s * LINKS PASSENGER CARGO RATE SCHEDULE OF TRIPS ROSE MARIE M. BANDOY, x------x RATE Item Rate/Unit Non-scheduled/Chartered trips or depending on the availability of passengers and Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING Birawan-Catbalogan Cement/Rice/Feeds P30.00/sack pursuant to the terms and conditions of the submitted Memorandum of Agreement x------x Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of Cabiton-an-Catbalogan Fish P80.00/styrofoam (MOA) dated 05 July 2019 between and among shipowners/operators of motorbancas NOTICE OF HEARING TWO (2) Certificate of Public Convenience Jacopon-Catbalogan Softdrinks P30.00/Case covered by the said MOA (the subject ships included) and members of the Sto. Niño Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted namely: Case Nos. VIII-2015-0544 and 2014- Losa-Catbalogan Steel bar (8MM) P15.00/piece Motorboat Operators and Drivers Association Certificate of Public Convenience to operate 4611 to operate a FILCAB service for the Mabini-Catbalogan P120.00/link Various Drinks P30.00/box (Daytime Navigation only or from 4:30 AM - 5:30 PM) a FILCAB service for the transportation transportation of passengers and freight on the Mandoyucan-Catbalogan SCHEDULE OF RATES PER LINK of passengers and freight on the route: route: TACLOBAN CITY-MARASBARAS Mayabay-Catbalogan ROUTE/PORTS/ PASSENGER CARGO RATE TACLOBAN CITY-ST. PAUL’S VIA LINKS RATE Item Rate/Unit MAHARLIKA HIGHWAY & VICE & VICE VERSA with the use of TEN (10) Mongolbongol-Catbalogan unit/s which Certificate is valid and subsisting Nipa-Catbalogan Sto. Niño-Lavezares P80.00 Rice P25.00/sack VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s Softdrinks P10.00/case which Certificate is valid and subsisting until until OCTOBER 21, 2020 respectively. San Jose-Catbalongan MAY 13, 2020. In the present application, applicant- Sugod-Catbalogan Asstd. Grocery P10.00/box In the present application, applicant Cooperative request authority for Ubo-Catbalogan Cement P25.00/sack request authority for Extension of validity of Consolidation of Cases for the said certificates Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, the said certificate using the same number of using the same number of unit/s. and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 16 June 2020, Tuesday, and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 16 June 2020, Tuesday, unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on Street, Tacloban City. Street, Tacloban City. application will be heard by this Board on JUNE 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional JUNE 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of hearing or five (5) days thereafter. hearing or five (5) days thereafter. above date, applicant/s shall cause the this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of ST WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 22ND day of May 2020 at Tacloban publication of this Notice of Hearing once in WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 1 day of June 2020 at Tacloban local circulation. City, Philippines. City, Philippines. a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon This application will be acted upon by by this Board on the basis of its records and this Board on the basis of its records and (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER documentary evidence submitted by the OIC-Regional Director OIC-Regional Director documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral to receive additional documentary and/or oral COPY FURNISHED: COPY FURNISHED: evidence. evidence. Applicant, Marcos P. Tupaz, Brgy. Jacopon, Daram, Samar Applicant, Danilo D. Paredes, Brgy. Sto. Niño, Biri, N. Samar WITNESS the Honorable WITNESS the Honorable Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional File File TH Director, this 26TH day of MAY, 2020. Director, this 13 day of MAY, 2020. CMB/MMC CMB/MMC SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-I-2020- 029 (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-I-2020-028 (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Reference No. TMRO-2020- Reference No. TMRO-2020 20-025 Regional Director Regional Director 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, June 02, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Province of Eastern Samar DPWH partners with LGUs for Municipality of Lawaan construction safety guidelines in OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 01 conducting COVID-19 rapid tests Series of 2020 AN ORDIANCE REQUIRING THE WEARING OF FACE MASKS OR OTHER SIMILAR PROTECTIVE GEARS AND STRINGENTLY OBSERVE THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL/PHYSICAL DISTANCING IN ESTABLISHMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES DURING PANDEMICS OR IN STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGIENCIES CAUSED BY THE INFECTIOUS RESPIRATORY DISEASES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.

Sponsor: Beryl Sharon G. Tolentino Chairman, Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Community Development

PREPARATORY STATEMENT WHEREAS, the right to health of the people is constitutionally protected right as stated in Section 15 of Article II of the 1987 Constitution which states as follows:

“The state shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.”

WHEREAS, the current public health crisis brought about by the outbreak of the dreaded virus globally known as COVID 19, may well best illustrate how the government must have to respond and to devise means, in an effort to contain the transmission of the same in order to save the lives of the many. WHEREAS, existing health protocols that were put in place by the health authorities as reinforced by MC of the DILG, encouraged the use of wearing of Face Mask by the public whenever an epidemic or outbreak of viruses occur. WHEREAS, institutionalizing the practice of wearing face mask during or on the occasion of such virus related epidemic, through the enactment of local legislative measure, would greatly reduce the rate, contain the level of, if not prevent the spread of transmission of such disease. NOW, THEREFORE be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of Lawaan, Eastern Samar in its regular ses- sion duly assembled, that: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. – This Ordinance shall be known as “FACE MASK ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICI- PALITY OF LAWAAN. SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS. - for purpose of this Ordinance, the term: 1. Establishment – shall refer to any building, structure or portion thereof that is used by the government, religious or private entity and organization. 2. Face Mask – shall mean a protective mask covering the nose and mouth area of a person, either dispos- able, reusable, washable or improvised by handkerchiefs, scarves and other similar covers with the purpose CARIGARA, Leyte – erwise known as the “Con- contractors have assigned of the protecting the wearer and preventing the spread of the disease. 3. Pandemic – shall mean “a worldwide spread of a new disease” as defined by WHO. It is an epidemic In partnership with the struction Safety Guidelines safety officers for daily occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large contractors and local gov- in the implementation of monitoring of the pre and number of people. 4. Person – shall mean a natural person or judicial person. ernment units (LGUs),the Infrastructure Projects post work health condi- 5. Public Space – shall refer to an area or place that is generally open and accessible to people including Department of Public during the COVID-19 tions of the personnel, but not limited to roads, bridges, alleys, overpasses, sidewalks, public squares, markets, parks, beaches, and transport services. Works and Highways Public Health Crisis,” and those with manifes- SECTION 3. POLICY – it shall be the policy of the Municipality during a pandemic or public health emer- (DPWH)-Leyte Second wherein prior to their de- tations or symptoms rela- gency caused by infectious respiratory disease. 1. To require all persons to wear a face mask when going outside their homes, while in transit, inside an District Engineering Of- ployment, workers are re- tive to COVID-19 shall be establishment and in public places. fice, has now began the quired to undergo testing immediately isolated and 2. To require all persons to wear face mask properly covering both nose and mouth 3. To require all establishment and mass transportation in operation to refuse entry and delivery of prod- rapid antibody testing prescribed by the Depart- quarantined for fourteen uct/service to any person not wearing face mask for workers upon the re- ment of Health (DOH). (14) days and if necessary, 4. To require all establishments to have at least one legible and visible sign, conspicuously placed in ev- sumption of construction “We are complying with brought to the nearest ery major entrance, containing the words “NO MASK, NO ENTRY”, or any variation or translation in the local vernacular of such. projects. the health protocol set by DOH COVID-19 treat- SECTION 4. PENALTIES. Any person found violating the ordinance shall be penalized as follows: As of May 28, 68 con- the government. Our office ment facility under strict a. First Offense – a fine of Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00) or 2 hours community service b. Second Offense – a fine of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) or 4 hours community service struction personnel have will be transparent with confidentiality and privacy. c. Third and Succeeding Offenses – a fine of One Thousand Pesos (1,000.00) or 8 hours community ser- already been tested and test results, especially that The district engineer- vice. Violators of this ordinance will be recorded in the barangay logbook where he was apprehended. For they all turned out nega- it involves health and safety ing office is now set to -re purpose of imposing the fine herein set forth for violation of the provision hereof, the barangay Treasurer tive. of our stakeholders. When sume the 24 infrastructure where the violation was committed are hereby deputized to receive and collect the fine or fees and issue the proper receipt thereof. District Engineer Ger- needed, workers will be re- projects worth P372.6 mil- SECTION 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PARENTAL NEGLIGENCE – in case the infraction of this ordinance is ald Pacanan said that this tested, and we will consult lion under the 2020 Gen- committed by a minor, the liability for the penalty of the fine imposed in the preceding section shall devolve upon the parents, guardian or person who has custody of minor offender for the negligence in the exercise of testing is in adherence the health agency for other eral Appropriations Act parental or substitute parental authority as the case maybe, over the minor offender. Provided however that with the Department Or- procedures,” said Pacanan. (GAA). such minor offender shall be proceeded against under appropriate intervention program in accordance with (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) the applicable provisions of R.A 9344 otherwise known as JUVENILE JUSTICE and WELFARE ACT 2006. der 39 Series of 2020, oth- Pacanan added that SECTION 6. APPREHENDING OFFICERS – PNP, LGU officials, Emergency Response Team, RHU Personnel and Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT) are mandated to enforce this facemask ordinance Tacloban... , admitted his mistake Meantime, the health and apprehend all violators. as well as explained to the department and the North SECTION 7. SHARING OF PROCEEDS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. The amount of correspond- ...from Page 2 ing penalty paid by a violator to the Barangay Treasurer shall be apportioned where the equivalent of 30% authorities that they have Chief of Staff urged the shall accrue to the enforcer as incentive while the remaining 70% shall accrue to the barangay to form part of found out that he violated observed the needed health RTRs to cooperate and their barangay funds. SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any ordinance, rules and regulations or parts thereof in conflict with or the ‘No Visitor Policy’ for protocols. comply with the neces- inconsistent with any provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. he had a drinking session However, pursuant to sary protocols in order to SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or inconsistent with the national law, the section or provisions thereof which are not affected with some of his family Republic Act 11469 or the mitigate the spread of the thereby shall remain valid and in full force and effect. and friends yesterday, May Heal As One Act, violators coronavirus disease 2019 SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY. Due to the urgency of the situation, this Ordinance shall take effect immediate- ly upon its approval and publication. Further, this Ordinance shall take effect every time there is a declaration 31 upon his arrival. will be fined P20,000 to (COVID-19) here in the of a State of Public Health Emergency due to the emergence of pandemics or epidemics caused by infectious Meanwhile, the RTR, 50,000 pesos or may be im- city. respiratory diseases. Should the declared state of public emergency be lifted by the National or Local Govern- who is a company driver prisoned for one to six (6) (TACLOBAN CITY IN- ment of Lawaan, which comes last, the regulation imposed in this Ordinance shall accordingly be suspended. FORMATION OFFICE) ENACTED: MAY 27, 2020 AT LAWAAN, EASTERN SAMAR PHILIPPINES and was locally stranded in months. ______Sgd. HON. BERYL SHARON G. TOLENTINO Sgd. HON. ERICO O. DACUNO, JR LGU... Homeowners’... Academe such as LNU and SB Member SB Member ...from Page 2 EVSU represented by Dr. ...from Page 3 Reynaldo Garnace and Dr. Sgd. HON. RAUL C. GADE Sgd. HON. ROLANDO G. GAYLON, JR. added. SB Member SB Member DA-RFO 8 thru the Research Tito Aure, respectively, who LGU San Miguel ap- Team headed by ARD Elvi- joined the guests and the Sgd. HON. QUIRICO C. ECALDRE Sgd. HON. NELIA E. MIRALLES pealed to the returning ra C. Torres, Research Divi- farmers in signing the com- SB Member SB Member mitment of support to Urban residents and their families sion Chief Engr. Leonarda Sgd. HON. MARILYN G. ABAYAN Sgd. HON. FRITZIE E. GACHO to strictly follow protocols, LOndina. The project is ably Gardening Project. SB Member SB Member The historic event was closely coordinate with the coordinated by Ms Rufelie Gula, and also supported by covered live by PIA-8 thru Sgd. HON. ROGER A. EDER Sgd. HON. IVY NATHALIE B. GAÑAS LGU and concerned na- Regional Director Erlinda LIGA Presidents/Ex-Officio Member SKF-President/Ex-Officio Member tional government agen- various research stations and Olivia P. Tiu and her Staff. I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FORGOING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 01, SERIES OF cies, and divulge all neces- facilities regionwide. Also present to witness Dr. Andrew Orais, DA-8 2020 WHICH WAS ENACTED AND APPOVED BY THE COUNCIL ON MAY 27, 2020. sary/relevant information the event was Msgr. Erlito FOD Chief; HVCDP Region- al Coordinator Mr. Romeo with regards to their return Maraya, a son of a former Sgd. EVA G. GAYDA to San Miguel; and to the DA Regional official. Msgr. G. Delmo and Staff, includ- SB Secretary public to remain calm, and Maraya is the Vicar General ing RAFIS as DA’s informa- Attested: tion arm were there to lend strictly observe the precau- of the Palo Diocese and he Sgd. support to this culminating HON. RAVI PARKER G. INCISO gave an inspirational mes- Municipal Vice Mayor tionary measures set forth activity of the Farmers’ and sage for and in behalf of Most by the local and national Fisherfolks Month Celebra- Approved: government issuances and Rev. John F. Du, DD, Palo tion 2020. Sgd. HON. ATHENE L. MENDROS Archbishop. Members of the Municipal Mayor (PIA-8) (FRANCIS ROSAROSO/PR) directives. Philippine Air Force and the Tuesday, June 02, 2020 ORDINANCE Leyte Samar Daily Express 9

Republic of the Philippines Task Force on COVID-19; Co-Authors: PROVINCE OF NORTHERN SAMAR m. Persons from sixty (60) years old to sixty four (64) years, provided that Honorable MARIA ANA G. AVALON Catarman proof of employment or business ownership is presentedl and Honorable GOLDA S. BALLESTA -oOo- n. Persons from eighteen (18) years old to twenty (20) years, provided that Honorable FLORENCIO A. BATULA Sangguniang Panlalawigan proof of employment or business ownership is presented. Honorable HAZEL A. DELA ROSA Sec. 5. PARENT AL LIVING LIABILITY. The parents/guardian in whose custo- Honorable MARITES J. GILLAMAC EXCERPT FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGU- dy the minor child is entrusted/living shall have the primary duty and obligation Honorable NEIL S. HERNANDEZ NIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF THE PROVINCE OF NORTHERN SAMAR HELD ON to supervise the conduct and activities of the minor child and ensure that the Honorable GINA O. SILVANO MAY 7, 2020 AT 2:15 IN THE AFTERNOON AT THE SESSION HALL, CAPITOL minor child is inside their house/dwelling/abode during and within the curfew Honorable CHRISTIAN EMMANUEL W. UY BUILDING, CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR hours. Honorable PASCASIO JOSHUA MARIA H. VICARIO III Honorable ESIDRO S. BANDAL ORDINANCE NO. 09 Violation of this ordinance shall be meted upon the parents/guardians/per- Honorable LIZA C. ESIDERA Series of 2020 sons in whose custody the minor child is living with. AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE MANDATORY WEARING OF FACE MASK Authored by: Excepting any emergency situation, good faith or reasonable supervision OR OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN PUBLIC AREAS WITHIN THE TERRI- Honorable CHRSTIAN EMMANUEL W. UY over the minor child is not a defense to a violation of this ordinance. TORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE PROVINCE OF NORTHERN SAMAR, FOR THE Board Member, First District ENTIRE DURATION OF THE GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (GCQ) OR Northern Samar Sec. 6. PENALTIES - There shall be imposed penalties for persons found in AS MAY RECOMMENDED BY THE PROVINCIAL INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE violation of this Ordinance, to wit: FOR COVID-19, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR Co-Authors: OTHER PURPOSES. First Offense - One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) or community Honorable MARIA ANA C. AVALOS service for 24 hours WHEREAS, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to rise Honorable GOLDA S. BALLESTA Second Offense - Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) or community in the Philippines despite government interventions, thus President Rodri- Honorable FLORENCIO A. BATULA service for 48 hours go Roa Duterte declared a State of Calamity throughout the Philippines on Honorable HAZEL A. DELA ROSA Third Offense - Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) or one (1) month March 17, 2020. Honorable MARITES J. GILLAMAC imprisonment or both, at the discretion of the court Honorable NEIL S. HERNANDEZ WHEREAS, COVID-19, which is a pandemic according to the World Health Honorable ALBERT A. LUCERO Sec. 6. DISPOSITION OF FINES/PENALTY. The proceeds from the above-men- Organization (WHO), poses an imminent threat to a province like Northern Honorable GINA O. SILVANO tioned fines/penalties shall be distributed in the following manner: Samar. Honorable PASCASIO JOSHUA MARIA H. VICARIO III WHEREAS, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Honorable ESIDRO S. BANDAL a. 30% shall accrue to the municipal government Memorandum Circular No. 2020-071 is enjoining local government units to Honorable LIZA C. ESIDERA b. 79% shall accrue to the barangay where the apprehension took place enact local ordinances relative to this matter. Payments of fines/penalties shall be at the Municipal Treasurer’s Office. AN ORDINANCE MANDATING THE STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, with the intent of preventing fur- HOURS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE PROVINCE OF Sec. 7. IMPLEMENTATION. The Philippine National Police (PNP) Northern ther increase in COVID-19 in the Province, and upon motion of Honorable NORTHERN SAMAR, FOR PERSONS 21 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE BUT BELOW Samar Police Provincial Office (NSPPO) shall lead the implementation thereof in Albert A. Lucero, duly seconded, BE IT ORDAINED by this Sangguniang Pan- 60 YEARS OLD, FROM 10:00 PM TO 4:00 AM. AND A 24-HOUR CURFEW coordination with the local government units. lalawigan in session assembled: FOR PERSONS BELOW 21 YEARS OLD AND THOSE WHO ARE 60 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE, FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF THE GENERAL COMMUNITY Sec. 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If, for any reason, any section or provision Section 1. It is hereby mandatory for all residents in the Province of QUARANTINE (GCQ) OR AS MAY BE RECOMMENDED BY THE PROVINCIAL of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, Northern Samar to wear face mask or other protective equipment in public INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE FOR COVID-19, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VI- the remaining sections or provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be places for the entire duration of the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) OLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. in full force and effect. or as may be recommended by the Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force for COVID-19. WHEREAS, Article II, Section 15 of the 1982 Philippine Constitution- de Section 9. EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon clares that the “State shall protect and promote the right of the people and compliance of posting and publication requirements. Sec. 2. PENALTIES – There shall be imposed penalties for persons found instill health conciousness among them.”. in violation of this Ordinance, to wit: The Municipal Governments through their respective IATF’s are herby di- WHEREAS, pursuant to the said constitutional mandate and the - rele rected to facilitate said posting. First Offense – One Thousand Pesos (Php1,000.00) or community vant issuance by the national government and the Inter-Agency Taskforce for service for 24 hours Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and in order to prevent the spread of ENACTED by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in session assembled this 7th Coronavirus of 2019 (COVID-19), the Province of Northern Samar was placed day of May 2020, Catarman, Northern Samar. Second Offense – Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) or community under General Quarantine on March 19, 2020 by virtue of Executive Order service for 48 hours. No. 01-03-20, Series of 2020. Third Offense – Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00) or one (1) WHEREAS, considering the continuous increase of COVID-19 cases in the MARIA ANN G. AVALON GOLDA S. BALLESTA month imprisonment or both, at the discretion of entire country despite government interventions, and in an effort to comple- Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan the court. ment the efforts of the national government in preventing the spread of the dreaful virus, the Provincial Governor has extended the GCQ under Executive Sec. 3. DISPOSITION OF FINES AND PENALTY. The proceeds from the Order No. 01-04-20, Series of 2020. above-mentioned fines/penalties shall be distributed in the following man- HAZEL A. DELA ROSA MARITES J. GILLAMAC ner: WHEREAS, the Provincial Governor has again extended the GCQ under Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Executive Order No. 03-04-20, in which Section 12 thereof provides for the a. 30% shall accrue to the municipal government implementation of curfew for persons twenty (20) years old and above but b. 70% shall accrue to the barangay where the apprehension took place. below sixty (60) years old, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., and a 24-hour cur- few for persons below twenty (20) years old and those who are sixty (60) NEIL S. HERNANDEZ ALBERT A. LUCERO Payments of fines/penalties shall be at the Municipal Treasurer’s Office. years old and above; Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Sec. 4 EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon WHEREAS, an ordinance has to be enacted providing for the strict im- compliance of posting and publication requirements. plementation thereof as one of the preventive measures against COVID-19, complementary to social distancing, mandatory home quarantine, proper GINA O. SILVANO CHRISTIAN EMMANUEL W. UY The Municipal Governments through their respective IATF’s are hereby hygiene and other existing response mechanism already in place; Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan directed to facilitate said posting.

WHEREFORE, on motion of Honorable Christian Emmanuel W. Uy, duly ENACTED by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in session assembled this seconded. BE IT ORDAINED by this Sangguniang Panlalawigan in session as- 7th day of May 2020, Catarman, Northern Samar. sembled: PASCASIO JOSHUA MARIA H. VICARIO III ESIDRO S. BANDAL Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan PCL Federation President Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known for its Short Title Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan MARIA ANN G. AVALON GOLDA S. BALLESTA as the COVID-19 Curfew Ordinance of the Province of Northern Samar. Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan

Sec. 2. COVERAGE. This Ordinance shall cover all persons within the ter- LIZA C. ESIDERA ritorial jurisdiction of the Province of Northern Samar. President, Liga ng mga Barangay Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan HAZEL A. DELA ROSA MARITES J. GILLAMAC Sec. 3. STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW. The strict implementa- Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan tion of curfew hours is hereby mnadated for persons twenty one (21) years old and above but below sixty (60) from 10:00 in the evening to 4:00 in the morning of the following day, and a twenty four (24)-hour curfew for per- FLORENCIO A. BATULA sons below twenty one (21) years old and those who are sixty (60) years and Temporary Presiding Officer NEIL S. HERNANDEZ ALBERT A. LUCERO above, for the entire duration of the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan or as may be recommended by the Provincial Inter Agency Task Force for COVID-19.

Sec. 4. EXEMPTIONS. The following persons are hereby exempted from ADONIS H. REBADULLA GINA O. SILVANO CHRISTIAN EMMANUEL W. UY curfew: Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan

a. Those persons mentioned in the preceding Section, under medical Approved: emergencies and those who are to undergo routine medical procedures for cronic illness; PASCASIO JOSHUA MARIA H. VICARIO III ESIDRO S. BANDAL b. Health Workers; EDWIN MARINO C. OCGCHUAN Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan PCL Federation President c. Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Pro- Governor Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan tection (BFP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), provided that proof of identification is presented; x------x d. Those travelling for medical or humanitarian reasons, including but LIZA C. ESIDERA not limited to those providing relief assistance and foreign mission represen- Republic of the Philippines President, Liga ng mga Barangay tatives performing diplomatic functions, provided that proof of identification PROVINCE OF NORTHERN SAMAR Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall be presented; Catarman e. Persons providing basic services and public utilities, including but not limited to emergency responders, security service personnel, vendors and Sangguniang Panlalawigan loaders of public market, drugstore and pharmacy personnel, provided that FLORENCIO A. BATULA proof identification/employment is presented; EXCERPT FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNI- Temporary Presiding Officer f. Persons having quarantine pass, provided that proof of identification ANG PANLALAWIGAN OF THE PROVINCE OF NORTHERN SAMAR HELD ON MAY Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan is presented; 7, 2020, AT 2:15 IN THE AFTERNOON AT ITS SESSION HALL CAPITOL, BUILDING, g Essential skeletal workforce for appropriate services, such as, security, CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR. transport of goods, supplies and equipment, and the likes, including drivers, provided that proof of employment is presented; ORDINANCE NO. 10 ADONIS H. REBADULLA h. Media Personnel, provided that proof of identification shall be -pre Series of 2020 Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan sented; i. Authorized government officials, including fiscals, judges, elected- offi Authored by: Approved: cials and those serving co-terminus positions; Honorable ALBERT A. LUCERO j. Local chief executives; Board Member, Second District k. Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force and Barangay Task Force; Northern Samar EDWIN MARINO C. OCGCHUAN l. Members of the Provincial Healt Board and the Provincial Inter-Agency Governor LSDE: May 30, June 2 & 6, 2020 10 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, June 02, 2020 EV COVID -19 cases now 43 with 2 returning City seeks proper coordination overseas workers among on arrival of repatriates latest patients TACLOBAN CITY – traveling to Palo and TACLOBAN CITY- kits considering of the ris- Ormoc City Mayor Rich- Tacloban takes over two Two returning overseas ing number of returnees to ard Gomez has clarified hours. The repatriates workers from Leyte prov- their respective areas saying that he will accept repatri- are also not aware that ince were confirmed by they might run out of sup- ates so long as proper co- there is no proper co- the Department of Health plies. ordination and health pro- ordination from the na- (DOH) to have acquired “We have enough testing tocols are strictly followed. the coronavirus. kits but we still appeal to tional agencies. They are The new cases ofour local government units “There is no problem left unattended in (the) coronavirus disease to (help us provide more) accepting locally stranded airport or bus stations. 2019(COVID-19) were testing kits at our regional individuals and returning Some of them are com- from the town of Abuyog laboratory,” Dr. Exuperia overseas Filipino workers plaining and airing their and Baybay City, which Sabalberino, DOH assistant (OFWs). We will accom- frustrations against me now logged its second case. regional director, said. modate them in the best and the city government STRONGER COORDINATION. Ormoc City May- Dr. Minerva Molon, The Eastern Visayasway we can. To be clear, through social media,” he during a virtual press con- Regional Medical Center returnees have a constitu- or Richard Gomez in this undated photo. Gomez on said. ference on Tuesday (June (EVMC) is the designated tional right to come home Thursday (May 29, 2020) clarified that the city ac- Gomez said he re- 2), said with the latest cas- COVID-19 laboratory test- but health protocols are in cepts repatriates, so long as proper coordination and es, Eastern Visayas has now ing center with the DWU ceived a call from Interior 43 COVID-19 cases. Hospital also given accred- place because public health health protocols are strictly followed. Secretary Eduardo Año In the case of Abuyog itation by the DOH as a must be upheld and safe- (Photo courtesy of Ormoc city government) on May 26, who admit- town, its COVID-19 pa- COVID-19 testing center. guarded even and especial- ted that there was some tient is a 35-year old wom- ly as we do that,” Gomez of origin and notice from On May 25, the Over- miscommunication. an while in Baybay City, it LGUs in Leyte have en- said in a statement posted the national government seas Workers Welfare Ad- “I said, it’s okay Sec., involved a 32-year woman tered an agreement with the late Thursday. agencies, so they can pre- ministration (OWWA) let’s work on what we who was on board with the DWU Hospital to have their Ormoc City is one of the pare properly. also only texted him that have now, and let’s make same airplane with pre- swab samples taken from first local government units Gomez said during the three airplanes carrying sure this program will be vious COVID-19 patient their respective residents be (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas arrival of the first batch of OFWs from Metro Manila successful. He explained from the towns of Tanauan brought to the said private program beneficiaries on will arrive on the same day (ROEL T. AMAZO- to impose travel restric- that the President want- and Hilongos. hospital. May 21, he only received a at the Tacloban airport. Molon also announced NA/LIZBETH ANN ABELLA) tions in mid-March to pro- ed to waste no time and text hours later, informing “They don’t also know that the town of Burauen, tect its more than 250,000 immediately repatriated also in Leyte, has a new population from the threat him that repatriates from how many are returning to the OFWs. In short, the COVID-19 case involving Leyte... of the coronavirus disease Metro Manila, who are Ormoc City. That is why problem was, it was not a 43-year old man who was ...from Page 1 2019 (Covid-19). residents of Ormoc, have we are asking for prop- cascaded to LGUs that rapid tested in a private unit, they went straight to Citing the directive arrived in Palo, Leyte. er coordination because there is no more three hospital on May 25 while an isolated home for which from the Department of days protocol for coor- attending his patient con- their families had prepared. the Interior and Local nicipal health officer from dination, and once the fined at the Divine Word Northern... There, they had lunch and Government (DILG) on their point of origin. repatriates arrive in the University Hospital, this ...from Page 1 had close interaction with handling returning resi- Provide testing capabili- province, they must be city. other relatives from the free municipalities, there- ty and assistance to the pro- “But the patient was not dents, he said three days accepted,” he said. community,” the statement by putting our efforts and vincial government so that suffering respiratory ail- before the arrival of repa- On Thursday, the De- sacrifices in the past three ment,” Molon said, adding said. triates, there must be co- they can do the required partment of Health con- that they have yet to estab- “It is for this clear breach ordination from the LGU months to waste,” they said. testing before the LSIs are firmed that two “Balik lish how the 43-year old of protocol and reckless dis- Included in their appeal released from the provincial Probinsya, Balik Pag- regard for the safety of oth- are recommendations to man acquired the deadly ents at risk,” it said. holding areas and turned asa” beneficiaries from ers by these returnees that virus. The LGU appeals to its help the national govern- over to the concerned local Tanauan town and Bay- the LGU placed the whole But Burauen had earlier residents to do their’ moral ment have better imple- government units. bay City, both in Leyte, Sitio under temporary lock- reported of two COVID-19 and legal responsibilities’ to mentation of the program. They also suggested to down,” it added. have tested positive for patients who now both re- stop the spread of the virus. Among these recom- require all quarantine con- covered. The seven returning Covid-19. “Let us all do our fair mendation is to provide free trol points nationwide to All three new residents and another one On Friday, a seafar- share of stopping the virus RT-PCR testing to all LSIs conduct intensive inspec- COVID-19 patients of the from Scotland were subject- er from Hilongos, Leyte from entering our locality. coming from the National tion of all types of cargo region are now at their re- ed to rapid test which gen- also tested positive for Put the lives of others and of Capital Region and all other trucks, regardless of the spective isolation facilities erated nonreactive results. the virus. your families on top of your areas with confirmed cases declared content to stop the and appeared to be asymp- The eight undergo a All of these are the list of priorities. God forbid, and local transmission and rampant trafficking of un- tomatic and not exhibiting swab sample gathering on first Covid-19 cases in the LGU cannot afford to requires negative test result fever or cough. Monday (June 1). documented and unscru- these areas. With the rising number have one COVID-19 case in to be included in the med- The seven are now stay- pulous LSIs disguised as Ormoc, the sec- of people getting the infec- this municipality,” it added. ical clearance certification ing at the designated mu- helpers in food cargo trucks ond-most populous city tion who have availed the (ROEL T. AMAZONA) nicipal isolation facility issued from the city or mu- whose drivers invokes the in Eastern Visayas next ‘Balik Probinsiya’ program, DILG order on “unham- to include the returning while the returnee from to Tacloban, remains free pered delivery of essential overseas workers, Molon Scotland is staying for 14- of the highly contagious issued a an appeal to them day at the designated baran- goods” in refusing to be in- disease. to be truthful in filling up gay isolation unit. spected. (GERICO SABALZA/PNA) their health declaration The affected residents of Also, they should be fur- forms. sitio Ogpong will receive a nished complete list of those In particular, they supply of drinking water returning to their respective should give their correct and food packs, the LGU towns by local government and complete address and said. units where these returnees contact numbers. This way, “In view of this current originated. it would be east for them to circumstance of the munic- (ROEL T. AMAZONA) monitor and conduct con- ipality, the LGU would like tact tracing, Molon said. to appeal to all constituents, “We have encountered especially those planning that some of them ap- City Main Office and are scheduled to re- peared to have given us (053) 570-8236 turn back home to our be- incorrect numbers that by the time we called on loved San Miguel to please BRANCHES: them, we could not contact strictly follow and adhere Tacloban: 523-8383 them,” she said. to the set protocols for the 325-6363 Palo: 832-1991 Meantime, the DOH management of COVID-19 situation. It only takes one Baybay: 563-9120/563-9010 sought assistance from the Sogod: (053) 577-8527 local government units to infected constituent to put Hilongos: (053) 567-8184 help them provide testing all the lives of our constitu- Ormoc: (053) 561-6818