VOL. 20 NO. 32 ORMOC CITY P 15.00 at the newsstands SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2019 Website address: www.evmailnews.net For feedback/inquiries: e-mail [email protected] Mayor Gomez, Usec Pecson ink public-private partnership deal

By Dailyn Cabarse

ORMOC CITY – On Sep- tember 3, 2019, Tuesday, the Fifteenth Sangguni- ang Panlungsod ng Or- moc passed a resolution, sponsored by SP Member Benjamin S. Pongos, Jr. (Chairman, Committee on Laws & Ordinances), grant- ing authority to City Mayor Richard I. Gomez to enter into and sign the Memoran- dum of Agreement (MOA) for and on behalf of the Local Government Unit of Ormoc (LGU-Ormoc) with the Public-Private Partner- ship Center (PPP Center) represented by Undersecre- tary and Executive Director Ferdinand A. Pecson. With USec Pecson were Atty. While being surrounded by their supporters to include representatives from the Public-Private Partnership Center (PPP Center) and the members of the Mia Mary G. Sebastian (Deputy Fifteenth Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Ormoc, City Mayor Richard I. Gomez entered into and signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for and on Executive Director), Atty. Maria behalf of the Local Government Unit of Ormoc (LGU-Ormoc) sealing the city’s partnership with the PPP Center, as represented by Undersecretary and Executive Director Ferdinand A. Pecson. (By Dailyn Cabarse) Lerma L. Advincula (Director IV, Project Development and Moni- toring Facility Service), and John The PPP Center is also a Dominic Zafe (Project Manager). government agency, it being at- This is in relation to the city’s tached to the National Economic ‘Dengue cases in Ormoc collaboration with the PPP Cen- Development Authority (NEDA). ter on potential PPP projects for It serves as the government’s fa- Ormoc City. cilitator and catalyst in pursuing The MOA spelled out the and delivering PPP projects. It decreasing’ – City Health technical assistance that will be provides technical assistance to provided by the PPP Center, in National Government Agencies ORMOC CITY – On September City Health Department (CHD) cases from January 2019 to Sep- various aspects of the PPP Code (NGAs), Government-Owned and 5, 2019, during the fourth meeting revealed that the number of den- tember 4, 2019. However, per the formulation and implementation of this city’s anti-dengue TWG gue cases in Ormoc has decreased. CHD, the good news is that data is of the city’s PPP projects. see PPP CENTER p. 6 (technical working group), the How? Accordingly, the num- showing that the number of den- ber of dengue cases started to in- gue cases is now decreasing; and crease in the first week of August, the department is hoping that the with 91 cases recorded in a span of figures will continue to decrease 7 days. That was when the City of in the weeks to come. 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Located at ORMOC CITY, LEYTE Currently, with the 32 addi- “We really have to help each 134 Real St., Telefax: (053) 560-9776 tional dengue cases, Ormoc now Ormoc City has recorded a total of 767 dengue see DENGUE p. 6 2 SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2019 Mother and child killed in road mishap LGU-Ormoc, ORCHAM ink TACLOBAN CITY – A fell asleep, and when he mother and her son were learned that he bumped ‘sisterhood’ MOA with Naga killed after an SUV, driven into a barbecue stall in turn by a school head teach- hit the accelerator instead of THE ORMOC City Cham- er, swept a barbecue stall hitting the brakes, causing ber of Commerce and In- owned by the victims be- the SUV to sweep 7 other dustry Inc. (ORCHAM) side the road, hitting 7 motorcycles with sidecars together with Ormoc coun- other vehicles on Monday on the road shoulders. cilors Lalaine Marcos and (September 2) along Ma- Catalan added that the Roiland Villasencio went harlika Highway, Brgy. SUV only made a stop after to Naga City, Camarines Mancol, San Jorge, Samar. hitting a balcony of a house. Sur most recently and met Police Capt. Michael The victims were de- up with their counterparts, Ray Cañete, San Jorge Po- clared dead on arrival at that is, the Metro Naga lice chief, identified the two Gandara District Hospital Chamber of Commerce fatalities as Jovelyn Plana in Gandara, Samar. and Industry (MNCCI) and and her son John Anthony, 4 Other vehicles de- LGU-Naga Mayor Nelson years old; while the suspect stroyed after the incident Legacion together with his was identified as Roland were single motorcycles councilors and department Alegria, 50, head teacher at owned by Mary Nganazon, heads to do a benchmark- Barus Elementary School in Jinly Panis and Jovelyn Pla- ing and to seal the two cit- A group photo followed the ceremonial signing of Sister Chamber Agreement between Ormoc Cham- Matuguinao, Samar. na, and 3 tricycles owned ies’ sisterhood agreement. ber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (ORCHAM) thru President Jude P. Abenoja and Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) thru President Ferdinand Sia. They signed in the pres- PCpl. Denard Catalan, by Julito Docena and Guill- The benchmarking ac- ence of VP for Chamber Management (Naga) Eleanor Zuniga-Montermayor, VP for Finance (Naga) case investigator, said that ermo Docena. The incident tivities started on September the suspect was driving on also resulted in damages to Jaime M. Kalaw Jr., Executive Director (Ormoc) Che Gallo, Chairman of the Board (Ormoc) Stephanie 2, 2019 with a fellowship Diane Uy-Chu, and Ormoc City councilors Lalaine Marcos and Roiland Villasencio. his way home to Matuguinao properties and houses. dinner. Joining them two from Catbalogan City about The suspect volun- groups were representatives and the MNCCI “to not [ito] alien sa atin both in Naga three years already. This 3:30 in the afternoon when tarily surrendered to the from the Kapisanan ng mga only exchange ideas on the and Ormoc,” she added. sisterhood agreement, per the SUV encroached the other San Jorge PNP and is tem- Broadcaster ng Pilipinas business side but more also The following day was ORCHAM President Jude side of the highway, which porarily detained at their (KBP), Philippine Informa- exchange ideas and experi- the “Kapihan sa Metro Abenoja, “recognizes the resulted to the collision. detention cell. By Marie tion Agency (PIA) and Asia ences on building disaster Naga Chamber” conference importance of concentrat- He said that the driver Tonette Marticio Pacific Alliance for Disaster resilience businesses.” and finally, the signing of ing their efforts toward the Management Philippines “Sana maging bahagi the “Sister Chamber Agree- promotion of inner-cham- (APAD Bicol), as represent- ng pag-aaral natin ay [ang] ment” between ORCHAM ber relations.” He further ed by Chikai Peñaloza. pagpapataas ng ating busi- and MNCCI. Accordingly, shared during the confer- The benchmarking to- ness sector kasama na dito per ORCHAM, this ‘agree- ence, “we would want to gether with APAD Bicol ang pagpapalakas o papano ment’ between ORCHAM know the best practices that representative Chikai Pe- natin paghahandaan ang and MNCCI has been in ñaloza called on ORCHAM mga piligro kasi hindi naman the planning for almost see NAGA p. 6 Army vows to end reign of communist groups in Leyte, Biliran by 2020 BAYBAY CITY – “Limpyohon said to have been raped before While Baybay City Mayor their budget to allocate assis- ko na sila,” says Brigadier the killing; others were, accord- Jose Carlos “Boying” Cari also tance to the survivors. Children surround the site of the road accident that killed a General Lope Dagoy, the Com- ingly, just buried alive. admits it was his first time to On her part, despite her mother and child while tending to their BBQ stand in Samr. mander of the 802nd Brigade As to the present status of attend such an occasion where, being a neophyte, Mayor (Photo by Christian Cabrido) Philippine Army based in the murder and rebellion cases instead of joy, sadness is clearly Azucena “Zusie” Mirambel Camp Downes, Ormoc City, filed against the communist manifested in the faces of his au- reminds those in attendance making known this vow dur- leaders, the authorities said that dience, who are mostly survivors to wake up and finally say ing the 13th Commemoration perpetrators are still at large be- of the victims whose skeletal re- “no” to becoming a slave to Comelec declares of the Mass Grave Discovery cause due to security reasons, the mains were found and exhumed the wrong ideology of the and Exhumation held this litigation had to be transferred to in Sapang Dako, Inopacan, Leyte CPP-NPA-NDF. She believes Monday (September 2, 2019) a trial court in Manila. on August 28, 2006. that improving the economic ‘gun ban’ in So. Leyte at the Veterans Park, this city. Though Dagoy admits that “Boying” Cari recalls that situation of the constituents It was originally sched- it is a bit difficult now to hunt he was the Mayor then of the in far-flung barangays by way PALO, LEYTE – The Com- firearms, mission orders uled to happen last August 28 the remaining 15 armed per- Municipality of Baybay and of providing them with liveli- mission on Elections and memorandum receipts but due to bad weather condi- sonalities, who are said to be could remember how hard it was hood opportunities will at least (Comelec) has implement- of law enforcement agen- tions, it was postponed and local communists and terrorists, to hear the cries of the victim’s ease their hardships and lessen ed a gun ban in Southern cies are also suspended. moved to the next Monday. than previously, when he was families, and how government the chances of them being con- The commemoration aims still a battalion commander here troops borrowed government vinced to join the NPAs. Leyte on August 26 to No- “Only regular mem- for the pain, hardships and sometime in the mid-2000, he vehicles to recover the skeletons Mayor Mirambel also ac- vember 10 in preparation bers of the PNP, the army struggle of the innocent victims still pledged to end the NPAs from the mountains and be bur- knowledged the programs of for the upcoming special and other law enforcement of the mass purging by the in Leyte, Biliran and Southern ied in the cemetery here. Congressman Carl Cari, par- elections for the 2 congres- agencies who are duly dep- members of the CPP-NPA- Leyte when his term also ends That’s why in response ticularly the construction of sional districts that is hap- utized in writing by the NDF in the 80s and 90s to not in the second quarter of 2020. to the Army’s call, the City of roads that connect Mahaplag, pening on October 26. Comelec may be autho- be forgotten. Most of the 67 The Brigade Commander Baybay, through the Sangu- Baybay, Inopacan, Hindang and The ban prohibits carry- rized to carry and possess skeletal remains dug up bare also calls for the rest of the Local niang Panlungsod headed by Hilongos. The said infrastructure ing of firearms or weapons, firearms during election brutal marks and signs of Government Units to declare these Vice Mayor Ernesto Butawan, project, which passes mostly the transporting of firearms, ex- period, provided that the torture such as crushed skulls, CPP-NPA-NDF “persona non will be passing a Resolution hinter barangays of the said mu- hammered broken bones, mul- grata”. It was learned that within declaring the CPP-NPA-NDF nicipalities and Baybay City, she plosives, spare parts and/or law enforcer must be in full tiple gunshot wounds, muti- their area of coverage, 26 towns as “persona non grata”. They believes, will surely end insur- raw materials, and hiring uniform showing clearly lated into pieces and some are and cities have done so already. will also look for funds from gency. By Josephine N. Serseña bodyguards for candidates. and legibly his name, rank Eastern Visayas Police and serial number, which Chief, PBGen. Dionardo shall remain visible at all Carlos, shared that the Phil- times, and in the actual ippine National Police’s is- performance of his election suance, processing, approv- duty in the specific area des- al and release of firearms, as well as permit to carry see GUN BAN p. 6

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BAYBAY CITY – Niaso ang Ang sub station com- gasyun sa BFP ug PCG nga makina sa MV Jacqueline mander sa PCG Baybay may giwelding ang mga Star, osa sa mga barkong PO2nd Cris Bulawan sa in- trabahante didto sa engine de pasaheroan sa Roble terbiyu sa EV Mail niingon room, unya kalit may niaso Shipping Lines, samtang nga padayon pa nilang giin- unya nisilaob. Ang mga nagdunggo kini sa pan- bistigahan ang panghitabo. trabahante dali nagpahiba- talan sa Baybay niadtong Sa impormasyun iyang wo sa kapitan. Didto na buntag sa Septiyembre 2. gitunol nag ingon, ang alar- nanawag si Capt. Zamora Ang kapitan sa barko ma ilang nadawat alas 11:20 sa PPA ug ang PPA, nagpa- nga si Capt. Alexander sa buntag. Ang PCG ug ang hibawo sa PCG ug sa BFP. Zamora dali nakatawag sa taga Bureau of Fire Protec- Si Bong Omega sa Roble PPA Baybay, ug ang PPA tion (BFP) Baybay, kuyog sa Shipping Lines Cebu nga na ang nanawag ngadto sa taga CDRRMO, naghugpong nakuhaan ug pamahayag Coast Guard Sub Station aron pagpawong sa kalayo. ning pamantalaan nitug-an ORMOC JIU-JITSU TEAM WINS BIG IN SINGAPORE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU OPEN. Three members of the Ormoc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (OBJJ) competed in the Singapore Brazil- sa siyudad. Ang PCG dali Nianang alas 11:45 sa buntag, nga gamay ra ang danyus ian Jiu-Jitsu Open 2019 last August 31-September 1, 2019. All three of them garnered medals: John sab nakatawag sa BFP aron gideklarar sa BFP nga fire out. Paul Pole, silver medalist in the Rooster 55-kg. Division No Gi (grappling wearing shorts and a see BARKO p. 6 makaresponde. Sa inisyal nga inbisti- rash guard instead of the traditional uniform); Gabriel Busi, bronze medalist in the Rooster 55-kg. Division No Gi; and, Paul Jason Paclibari who brought home bronze and gold medals in the Light Feather 64-kg. Division Gi (grappling with the use of a traditional Gi or uniform which allows you to grab the clothing of your opponent) and Light Feather 61-kg. Division No Gi, respectively. They then expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the people who have been support- Gidudahang drug pusher ing them all the way. They also gave honor to God, and said that they could not be what they are now if it is not for and because of Him. Paclibari, in his Facebook post last September 2, 2019, said, “Achievements can be a sikop sa buy-bust blessing in disguise. It can make you boastful and be obsessed with yourself. Once you get addicted to it, you seek more and end up unsatisfied, that’s why whatever you do, do it for the ORMOC CITY – Hapon sa sa ilang impormante. mga kauban sa CDEU ug glory of God, if what you do does not give glory to God then don’t do it... Don’t do anything Agusto 31, Sabado, nikasa Human mamatud-i sa gidakop ang suspek. Wala from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble towards one another, ug buy-bust operation ang mga operatiba nga nag- kini makadagan. always considering other better than yourselves (Philippians 2.3-11).” (By Dailyn Cabarse City Drug Enforcement Unit payuhot ug drugas ang Wala madugay nangabot / Photo credits to Caryl Zealor / Ormoc Brazilian Jiu Jitsu member) (CDEU) batok sa gidudah- suspek, didto na gikasa ang ang mga pulis sa police station ang drug pusher diin ang buy-bust. Ang team gipan- 1, taga media ug ang duha ka target gideklalar sa CDEU gulohan ni P/Capt. Franklin barangay konsehal sa Ma- nga High Value Target. Parangan, hepe sa CDEU. cabug sila Hon. Alex Codog Ang suspek giila nga Alas siete sa gabii, osa ug Hon. Joe Porcadilla. Dharbs Bioc y Bohol, 22 ka nagtakubang pulis nakig- Sa ilang presensiya, Boy: Exam ka ba? Boy: Kasi pag nakikita kita, bumibilis anyus, may kaipon ug taga transaksiyun kang Bioc nga girekisa ang mga bulsa sa Girl: Ha! Bakit? ang tibok ng puso ko. Macabug ning siyudad. Sa mopalit ug “shabu”. Alas suspek. Didto nakuha sa Boy: Gustong gusto na kasi kitang rrr impormasyun nakuha gi- siete y medya napalitan ang posesyun ang markado nga i-take home eh! Boy: I hate to say this but… kan sa kasaligan nga tinob- suspek ug osa ka gamayng Php 500.00 nga may nume- rrr You are like my underwear… dan, sa wala pa gihimo ang pakite sa gidudahang shabu. ro ED-964178 nga gigamit Boy: Horror Movie ka ba? Girl: Ha! Bakit? buy-bust, gipanid-an una sa Pagsenyas sa pulis nga hu- pagpalit ug droga. Nakuha Girl: Bakit? Boy: Coz I can’t last a day without you! mga awtoridad ang iyang man na ang transaksiyun, mga lihuk, base sa gitug-an didto na nilihuk ang iyang see PUSHER p. 6 Source: www.boybanat.com 4 SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2019

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THAT’S HOW WE should handle ourselves. Want to Live Let’s remember that, as St. Paul said, we have a treasure in vessels of clay. (2 Cor4,7) And Longer? that’s because our dignity is that of being children of God, image and likeness of his, THE RIGHT ATTITUDE may help. Think meant to share in the very life of God. life is great and expect that to continue? Together with that of the angels, ours You may have a good chance of living to is the most sublime dignity, in the whole a ripe old age, a new study suggests. creation of God. The study found that optimistic people But we need to follow the logic of St. tend to live longer than those with a less Paul to know how our attitude should be rosy view of the world. toward this tremendous but most delicate That conclusion comes from a study of truth about ourselves. He said that the trea- more than 69,000 female health profession- Blood Diseases sure that we carry in vessels of clay is meant als ages 58 to 86, and more than 1,400 male to show that the “all-surpassing power” veterans ages 41 to 90, who were followed inherent in that treasure, in that dignity of for 10 to 30 years. At the start of the study, Awareness Month ours, “is from God and not from us.” participants (who were all in the U.S.) an- We should always remember this truth swered questions to gauge how optimistic A PATIENT COMES to the clinic with a of our faith and realize ever more deeply that to handle such great treasure in such they were, such as “overall, I expect more headache and was noted to have elevated fatigue, irregular heartbeat, headache, chest delicate bearer as we are, we need always good things to happen to me than bad”. blood pressure (BP). She was asking the pain, dizziness, pale skin, and insomnia. to be with God, and never without him, not The study found that participants who cause of her condition and if it is a disease In treating anemia, the primary aim is even for a short while. reported the highest levels of optimism of the blood. High blood pressure is not to increase the number of healthy red blood We always have to acknowledge our were 50% to 70% more likely to live to age a disease of the blood but an abnormally cells in the body. If the cause of anemia is inadequacy no matter how conscious we 85 or beyond, compared with those who high pressure of the blood, which flows in sudden and severe loss of blood, then a blood are of the rich and powerful endowments reported the lowest levels of optimism. the blood vessels. It is caused by genetics, transfusion may be needed. Depending on in terms of intelligence, wealth, power, etc. What’s more, the most optimistic or due to high intake of salty and fatty food. the type of anemia, common treatment for that we may be enjoying. And let’s make people had life spans that were about 11% The blood plays several important func- anemic persons includes iron supplements that awareness of our inadequacy a reason to 15% longer, on average, than the least tions for the body. Composed of plasma intake, change of diet, blood transfusions, and to always be with God. optimistic people. (fluid part), which carries the white blood chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant. The findings held even after the re- cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), and Hemophilia We should always feel the need for God, especially when we feel that we are searchers took into account factors that platelets. Blood circulates through our body One of my classmates in primary quite gifted. That’s because we tend to dis- could affect the link, including whether and transports oxygen and nutrients to the school has hemophilia. I could remember tance ourselves from God and feel that we participants had health conditions such as tissues and removes waste from the cells. him coming to school with hematomas can be without him once we enjoy certain heart disease or cancer, or whether they Blood Diseases Month is celebrated (pasa) and during high school, he had an advantages that others do not have. experienced depression. annually by virtue of Proclamation No. accident and fractured his right knee. He Let’s remember that our earthly status, The results add to a growing body of 1833 declared by former President Gloria developed severe bleeding and eventually as aptly described in the Book of Daniel, evidence that certain psychological factors Macapagal-Arroyo in 2009. Here are some died. Hemophilia is a genetic (hereditary) is compared to a huge statue that is richly may predict a longer life span, the authors common blood diseases and some ways to disorder, which affects the blood’s ability endowed—with the head made of pure said. For example, previous studies have keep our blood healthy: to clot due to low levels of blood-clotting gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly found that more optimistic people have a Anemia proteins. Signs and symptoms of hemo- and thighs of bronze, its legs of iron, but its lower risk of developing chronic diseases, Some patients will ask, “Doc my BP is philia vary on the levels of clotting factor. feet are partly iron and partly clay. It only and a lower risk of early death. But the new 90/60, am I anemic?” My answer is “not People with mild deficiency may bleed after took a small pebble to hit it for it to crumble study appears to be the first to directly look necessarily” because not all people with a a surgery or trauma, while in severe cases, down into a big mess. (cfr. 2,31-35) at the link between optimism and longevity. blood pressure of 90/60 are anemic. Some spontaneous bleeding occurs. Yes, we all have the Achilles heel. And The researchers note that the link found anemic individuals even have high blood There is no cure yet for this condition. the only way to handle that condition prop- in the new study wasn’t as strong when they pressure (as compensatory mechanism). The only treatment available for hemophilia erly is to be with God who actually is al- took into account certain health behaviors, Anemia refers to a lack of red blood cell is replacement therapy wherein, concen- ways with us, attending to us with abiding including smoking habits, alcohol use, exer- component and it can be diagnosed NOT trates of clotting factor VIII (for hemophilia solicitude. Our problem is that while God cise levels and diet. This suggests that these by BP apparatus but by a blood test called A) and IX (for hemophilia B) are slowly is always with us, we many times are not behaviors may, in part, explain the link. CBC (complete blood count). On the other dripped or injected into the vein. This helps with him, as St. Augustine once affirmed. In other words “optimism may foster hand, low blood pressure or hypotension (a in replacing the defective clotting factor of We seem to be so occupied with our own health-promoting habits and bolster resis- BP of less than 90/60) means that the pres- the blood. This treatment is very expensive. tance of unhealthy impulses”, the authors, sure of the flowing blood inside the blood Leukemia things that we fail to feel our need for God. In this regard, again St. Augustine said: “God is from Boston University School of Medicine, vessels is low but it does not necessarily Leukemia is a type of cancer, which af- always trying to give good things to us, but wrote in their study, published on August mean that there is a lack of red blood cells fects the blood and bone marrow. The cancer our hands are too full to receive them.” 26 in the journal Proceedings of the Na- component in the blood. But both anemia development happens when the bone marrow Whenever we feel the first stirring of a tional Academy of Sciences. and hypotension (low BP) cause dizziness, produces abnormal white blood cells. These temptation that can come from the weak- Optimistic people may also recover weakness and less functional capacity, cells overpower the growth of healthy blood ness of our flesh or from the dangerous faster from sudden stressors, and may ex- however, their cause vary and, thus, their cells and continue to increase in number, and allurements of the world or the viles of the perience less extreme emotional responses treatment is different. occupy more space, making it hard for healthy devil, the first thing we have to do is to go following such stressors, they said. Anemia is the most common blood white blood cells to function normally. to God immediately. Perhaps, even before Still, the study found only an asso- disorder in the general population; and is Leukemia comes with two different types: that we need to humble ourselves so that ciation, and cannot prove for certain that a condition in which the body lacks enough acute and chronic. Acute leukemia grows we can feel the need to go to God. optimism causes a longer life. The study healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. rapidly while chronic leukemia grows slowly. It’s only God who can handle things mainly included white people with a high Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein inside The causes of leukemia are still un- properly. All we have to do is just to be with socioeconomic status, and so it’s unclear the red blood cells that carries oxygen known. However, there are some factors him, cooperating with his will and ways in how well the findings apply to other popu- throughout the body. that increase the risk of developing the A person with anemia experiences one or see LIVE LONGER p. 6 more of the following – shortness of breath, see HEALTH p. 6 see PASSERBY p. 6

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The coming of the Changing genes “ber” months

THE BER MONTHS that follow August ALL OF US MUST HAVE heard of gene mean two things: that we are approaching the proper bottom to load in all that tons editing but what is it really? Gene editing al- cancer by altering cells and returning Christmas and that we will be achieving of sugar and also molasses. May God give lows scientists to change the DNA of living them to the body. Another project aims another milestone in life, that we are one him blessings because most of those who cells from plants and animals (even humans) to one day grow transplantable human year older. Did we meet our goals when we sponsor him are for the church. By the way, very accurately, similar to a cut-and-paste organs inside pigs. made last year’s resolution? What are the Ormoc sugar commands a premium price program in biology. It has gained wide at- 3. Safety is a key question because gene chances that we will do better next year? because of the quality of our water. We have tention lately because of a controversial lab editing isn’t always precise enough; there is The reader is urged to remember that what is termed in Spanish: agua dulce. We experiment with human embryos. the possibility of accidentally cutting DNA September is the first month where days are have a street named agua dulce. It literally There are several gene editing meth- that’s similar to the real target. Researchers short and nights are long. This is the phe- means “sweet water”. ods, but a tool called CRISPR-Cas9 has have improved precision in recent years, nomenom of the equinox where the earth tilts Speaking about Christmas, if we try to sparked a boom in research as laboratories but out-of-body treatments like using cells away from the sun for the next five months tackle the wisdom behind how they came worldwide adopted it over the past five as drugs get around the fear of fixing one and the reverse is done in the next six months. out in choosing the BER months, it will years because it is faster, cheaper, simple problem only to spark another. That is why the countries situated on top of make us go in circles. For one thing, we to use and allows manipulation of multiple 4. Ethics. Altering genes in sperm, eggs the globe do not experience any night. For ex- know that the prefix SEPTI means seven genes at the same time. or embryos can spread those changes to ample Iceland, Norway and others similarly but September is the ninth. Octo means 1. How it works. Pieces of RNA are en- future generations, so-called “germ-line” situated have the same situation. eight but October is the tenth. November gineered to be a guide that zeroes in on the engineering. But it’s ethically charged be- For September, we have three songs comes from NOVO, which is nine but it is targeted stretch of genetic material. The Cas9 cause future generations couldn’t consent, with September as the theme: September in the eleventh month. December comes from is an enzyme that acts like molecular scissors any long-term negative effects might not the Rain; September Morn and September Deci, which means ten but it is the twelfth to snip that spot. That allows scientists to become apparent for years, and there’s con- Song. It is in the matter where we come month. Those who made a study of naming delete, repair, or replace a particular gene. cern about babies designed with enhanced across the line ... “the days grow short when the months must have been intoxicated. 2. Medical. The fresh attention comes traits rather than to prevent disease. you reach September”. We are therefore The story of Christmas is actually the from research involving human embryos. In 5. Legality. In what country you live lucky because the day and the night are story of God saving all of us from perdi- laboratory experiments, a team lead by Or- determines if, or what kind of, research equally spaced. Even the plants and the trees tion. We were headed to the same fate that egon researchers used CRISPR to successfully can be performed on human embryos. are robust because of this equal spacing. happened many times as we go through repair a heart-damaging gene in human em- Some countries, especially in Europe, ban With the approach of the BER months, the the Bible. We remember what happened bryos, marking a step toward one day being germ-line research. Britain allows basic businessmen and traders are busy unloading to the people in the twin cities of Sodom able to prevent inherited diseases from being lab research only. In the U.S., scientists can their old merchandise in favor of the new and Gomorrah when God can no lponger passed on to the next generation. perform laboratory embryo research only ones. This is also the month when we should stomach their sinning ways. Abraham The biggest common use of CRISPR so with private funding. look for bargain sales. The sales come out in tried to intercede for them but he was not far is to engineer animals with human-like 6. Beyond medicine. Researchers also different styles but essentially to take in new successful. When Abraham asked God if disorders for basic research, such as learning are using gene editing to hatch malaria- stocks. The gimmicks they use are inventory He will insist to punish them, He said that how genes cause disease or influence de- resistant mosquitoes, grow strains of sales or sacrifice sale or damage sale or garage if there were fifty good people, He would velopment and what therapies might help. algae that produce biofuels, improve crop sale but all of them mean the same thing. not. Then, this number was reduced to 40 But promising research suggests growth, even make mushrooms that don’t This corner is reminded of Jose Mari then to 30 then to 20 and finally to 10. The gene editing might lead to treatments brown as quickly, and more. Chan who was once the Vice President of punishment came because there were none for such diseases as sickle cell and Just wow to this technology! AR Chan, a company that was into sugar at all. The Dead Sea is said to be the site trading. He is now its President. For this of the twin cities. The sea is so salty that reason, he has to travel often and take part nothing survives there. Another punish- in international trading based in London. ment came during the Great Deluge when His company takes part in sugar and molas- the waters rose higher than the highest EDITOR’S NOTE: ses trading. Ever since, he discovered that mountain. It was only Noah and his family FROM MATALOM WITH he can sing and even compose songs, he that survived aboard the famous Ark. The does receive compensation for singing. He whole world was desolate. God promised LOVE 2 columnist is on leave came to Ormoc to perform for charity. He is He will not do it again and the rainbow is a until further notice. quite good and he knows how to entertain. reminder of His promise. We were headed He also goes for advertisement jingles and for another punishment but this time God they are also just as good. All that he accepts sent his only begotten Son to save us. This is is for accommodation for his band. the background of Christmas. God the Son It was last year that he performed at came down by taking the body of a human our Superdome. It was a sell out. Most being. The name Jesus Christ means Saviour of his songs have many takers. One thing Annointed. Jesus was therefore born to save good about him is that he is very generous; the sinners. He is the Good Shepherd who after all, sugar trading is a very big busi- tends a flock of 100 sheep and even leaves ness. He is well traveled. This corner was the 99 to look for the missing one lamb. Even once in the sugar trading and our group of the first word that He uttered on the cross traders conduct weekly bidding of sugar was “Father, forgive them for they did not and even molasses. There was a time when know what they were doing”. Yes, Jesus is after the lost one until he finds it? one trader captured all the production of the King of Mercy. Christmas is not there- And when he does find it, he sets it on the planters here in Ormoc. It was quite a fore for merriment but also to remind us that his shoulders with great joy and, upon his ar- big transaction. It required bringing in of it is also to save us from the anger of God. rival home, he calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’ Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary I tell you, in just the same way there Huge sums are Time will be more joy in heaven over one sinner September 15, 2019 who repents than over ninety-nine righteous circulating inside people who have no need of repentance. Luke 15:1-10 “Or what woman having ten coins and los- BuCor penitentiary Tax collectors and sinners were all ing one would not light a lamp and sweep the drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the house, searching carefully until she finds it? PRESIDENT DUTERTE has fired Bureau Pharisees and scribes began to complain, And when she does find it, she calls of Corrections (BuCor) head Nicanor ed that there was corruption involved in some saying, “This man welcomes sinners and together her friends and neighbors and Faeldon for disobeying his order not to of the convicts released for good conduct time eats with them.” says to them, ‘Rejoice with me because I release any convicts and said he would allowance (GCTA) under the law. So to them he addressed this parable. have found the coin that I lost.’ like him and other BuCor officials to be Senate President Vicente Sotto said “What man among you having a hundred In just the same way, I tell you, there placed under investigation by the office that he received “A1 information from sheep and losing one of them would not will be rejoicing among the angels of God of the Ombudsman. prison insiders” that certain individu- leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go over one sinner who repents.” The President also ordered 1,914 re- als had been facilitating the release of cently released convicts to surrender and inmates including those convicted of register with the BuCor or be considered heinous crimes ahead of the completion was reported in the media was related in the 2003 Oakwood mutiny and he never fugitives from the law. Duterte said to the of their sentences. There are reports that to the questionable releases of prisoners. attained a star rank before. So, by being ap- released convicts: “I will give you l5 days big amounts of money are circulating Former BuCor Chief Nicanor Faeldon pointed to head the Bureau of Corrections liberty provided you make yourself avail- inside the New Bilibid Prison in Muntin- was lately seen during the Senate inves- he got a 4-star rank without sweat and was able anytime that you will be called for lupa City. Senator Sotto suspects that the tigation before he was fired by President wearing the uniform proudly before the investigation” either for the recomputation murder of the BuCor deputy records chief Duterte wearing a uniform with 4-star rank. Senate investigation. What a pity that he of their records and for corruption. Ruperto Traya Jr., who was shot dead Faeldon was a marine captain when he left was fired from that post by a president who The President added that he also suspect- after Mayor Sanchez’ planned release the military service after his involvement was his number one promoter. 6 SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2019

LIVE LONGER ... from P. 4 PPP CENTER ... from P. 1 DENGUE ... from P. 1 lations, the authors noted. In addition, the study wasn’t Controlled Corporations development through in- and everyone to bring down son, and that its members able to take into account all factors that could affect a (GOCCs), Government Fi- frastructure development,” the incidence of dengue sa are the Barangay Chair- person’s optimism level, such as whether participants had nancial Institutions (GFIs), said Atty. Sebastian. Ac- Ormoc. Dengue will not man (Committee on Health lost a job or experienced the death of a loved one, which State Universities and Col- cording to her, one effective stop while our environment and Sanitation), Barangay could also affect the results. leges (SUCs), and Local way towards economic is dirty. Let us help our City Health Workers, Baran- But if the findings are true, they suggest that optimism Government Units (LGUs) development is tapping the Health Department kay na- gay Nutrition Scholars, could serve as a psychological attribute that “promotes as well as the private sector, private sector as a partner glisod sila. It’s painful to see Barangay Chief Tanod, and health and longevity”, the authors wrote in the paper. to help develop and imple- in providing vital public nga naay mamatay tungod the Sangguniang Kabataan Some studies suggest that interventions such as brief ment critical infrastructure services to the constituents sa dengue. Kinahanglan Chairperson. writing exercises, meditation or some types of talk therapy and other development and communities. ayohon nato ang atong sur- The main functions of could help enhance people’s optimism. projects – from project It can be remembered roundings,” said City May- the BDB, meanwhile, in- However, more studies are needed to look at whether preparation, managing of that Mayor Gomez an- or Richard Gomez in one clude but are not limited to: improvements in optimism translate to better health over the project development nounced that he would fo- of his previous statements (1) advocate to their constit- both the short and long term, the authors concluded. facilities, providing project cus on infrastructure devel- regarding this fight. MRG uents to actively participate (Source: www.livescience.com) advisory and facilitation opment, among others, dur- believes that environmental in the campaign against services, down to monitor- ing his second term. And, sanitation is still an effective dengue through massive HEALTH ... from P. 4 ing and empowering agen- accordingly, improving the method, as through this, information dissemination; cies for various capacity- Lake Danao Water System is breeding sites of mosqui- (2) tap the support of the cancer such as exposure to radiation and chemicals like building activities. his administration’s top pri- toes are eliminated. socio-civic and business benzene, cigarette smoking, hair dyes, family history of the Eligible types of PPP ority. “We will be proposing However, he shared, for sector to generate resources same case, and genetic disorders such as Down syndrome. projects, accordingly, in- to provide source of water this to be fully achieved and needed in the advocacy Early signs of this condition include weight loss, fevers or clude but are not limited from Lake Danao to serve sustained, the community campaign – from volun- chills, frequent infections, bone and joint pain, bleeding and to transportation systems, potable water throughout participation in the baran- teers, down to the procure- bruising problem, tiredness, and weight and appetite loss. power generations, tele- the city,” said MRG. gay level is needed. ment of medical supplies, Treatment for this condition depends on the type of communications, agricul- Lake Danao is a gui- Last September 3, 2019, and creating IEC materi- leukemia a person has and the person’s health treatment ca- ture, water supply, solid tar-shaped lake in Ormoc, MRG issued and signed als; (3) establish a Vector pability. Types of treatment involve chemotherapy, radiation waste management, tour- which covers an area of 148 an Executive Order creat- Control and Surveillance therapy, immune therapy, stem cell therapy, and surgery. ism facilities, education, hectares, and is situated ing the Barangay Dengue Unit through the CHD; (4) What are the nutrients for healthy blood? health facilities, govern- in the 2,193-hectare Lake Brigade (BDB). In this EO, closely coordinate with the Changing our lifestyle especially our diet could help ment buildings, climate Danao Natural Park. It has it is said that the BDB shall anti-dengue TWG; and, keep our blood on track and healthy. Foods rich in iron, change mitigation, and a surface elevation of 650 be composed of the Punong (5) immediate reporting of vitamin B-12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B-9 are other infrastructure/de- meters and a mean depth Barangay as the Chairper- cases. By Dailyn Cabarse essential in order for your blood to function well. velopment projects. of 80 meters. Iron is an important nutrient that increases the produc- As of August 2019, MRG then expressed tion of red blood cells. Food rich in iron are red meat, organ there are already 75 local his deepest thanks to the meat, beans, cereals, tofu, dark chocolate, and dark green PPP projects that are in Fifteenth Sangguniang Pan- leafy vegetables such as spinach and cabbage. different stages of devel- lungsod ng Ormoc for pass- Vitamin A is vital in normal development of stem cells opment and implementa- ing the resolution. “I’m very into red blood cells. It is also needed for the immune system tion – 4 in Metro Manila, thankful sa Sanggunian for to function normally and actively. Foods rich in vitamin 20 in Luzon, 24 in Mind- approving this MOA. The A include carrots, tuna fish, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, anao, and 27 in the Visayas PPP Center will be a big GUN BAN ... from P. 2 and dark leafy green vegetables such as kale and lettuce. region. Most of these PPP help in crafting our PPP ignated by the Comelec as reflected in Comelec Resolution Vitamin B-6 or pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin, projects are government Code and also they’ll be which supports glucose and protein metabolism or pro- No. 10446 Section 32,” he explained. property developments, helping us with our feasi- He added that the Southern Leyte Police is now con- cessing. It also supports the production of hemoglobin, a solid waste management bility study for the Lake protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen. ducting pro-active measures, such as PNP-Comelec check- systems, and water supply Danao Water Program. This points in order to prevent, contain and suppress crimes and Vitamin B6 is essential in nurturing and maintaining blood & sanitation. is a big step in the endeavor health. This vitamin can be found in chicken, bananas, all other forms of violence in the entire province. According to Atty. Se- of the city. We can see that A joint contingency planning with the Comelec, 78th tomatoes, whole grains, nuts, green beans, liver, and fish. bastian, they are keen to everything started on the Vitamin B-9 or folic acid helps in protein metabolism Infantry Battalion and other law enforcement agencies is work with a progressive right path so I’m hoping na being conducted, too, to ensure the peaceful conduct of and RNA/DNA production and repair. It is vital in making city such as Ormoc. “We tuluy-tuloy na ‘to so that red blood cells. Best sources of folate include nuts, dark said special elections. are the same with you in Ormoc will be more pro- The Regional Civil Security Unit 8 (RCSU8) also leafy green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, lettuce, pushing towards economic gressive,” said MRG. and edible greens such as asparagus, beans, and breads. continues to monitor expired firearms thru Oplan Katok Vitamin B-12 keeps nerve tissues healthy and sustains Caravans. By Marie Tonette Marticio blood cell production. Animal products such as fish, red NAGA ... from P. 2 meat, eggs, and dairy products like milk and cheese natu- you are doing here so that would want to know what and review the ordinances that Joel Mendoza, representa- rally contains vitamin B-12 we can bring it to Ormoc.” you are doing here. No’ng una you have so we can establish the tives from its Information Blood diseases if left untreated could be very dangerous The aim of ORCHAM, hindi kami maka punta dito same in Ormoc.” Communication Technol- especially if not managed properly and immediately. Celebrat- according to President Jude is kase walang pera ang cham- After the conference, the ogy group Melchizendek ing Blood Diseases Month serves as an avenue to raise people’s to adapt ‘best practices’ that ber pero ngayon with our Ormoc team paid a courtesy Yap, Focal Person of the City awareness and understanding of blood-related diseases. the business chamber in Naga supportive mayor [Richard call with Naga City Mayor Treasure’s and OIC Terminal For those with signs and symptoms of blood diseases, are doing, being one of the best Gomez] and very generous Nelson Lagacion and dis- Manager Hector Salazar, and please feel free to visit your family physicians and inter- Chamber of Commerce and enough and very open to part- cussed a few more items re- Public Market Supervisor III nists. A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the Industry in the Philippines. In ner with private organizations lated to how Ormoc can copy Nemecio Cañete, and Office blood is called a hematologist. return, MNCCI President Fer- and NGOs, we’re now here the success of Naga. of the Building Official Engr. Dr. Doydora is a visiting internist-pulmonologist of dinand Sia said, “I hope we can and doing this partnership They also visited the Naga Sonia Antonio, LGU-CMO OSPA, Gatchalian Hospital and Ormoc Doctors’ Hospitals. share what we are doing here with your Chamber.” public market and the “Museo Emma Fragata. in Chamber and malaman din As for Councilor Roiland Ni Jesse Robredo”. The next Councilor Roiland Vil- PASSERBY ... from P. 4 natin kong ano ang ginagawa Villasencio, who is the Chair- stop was the presentation of the lasencio, on the other hand, met ng Ormoc Chamber.” man of the Committee on Co- best practices of MNCCI held in with his counterpart, Naga’s the best way we can. If only we can conquer ourselves Meanwhile, Councilor operatives and Accreditation the Metro Naga Chamber Of- first councilor Ghiel Rosales to let God do things for and with us, we can manage Lalaine Marcos who is Chair- of Non-Government Organiza- fice. The Naga business cham- and discussed matters on peo- to handle ourselves well. No amount of difficulty can man of the Committee on tions, he joined the benchmark- ber presented what they were ple empowerment. overcome us. Even the victory and sting of death is Trade, Commerce and In- ing trip to “learn about people doing with regards to Member- The ORCHAM board removed. (cfr. 1 Cor 15,55) dustry emphasized that, “we empowerment in Naga City ship Development/Advocacy, of trustees who attended When we fail to get to God, the only possible thing to Enterprise Development, Trade the benchmarking together happen is to fall into sin and from there to complicate things and Investment Promotion, with President Jude were: further. This is what is happening now when what are clearly PUSHER ... from P. 3 Social Outreach, and Corporate Executive Director Che Gallo, bad things even in purely human terms, like abortion and sab sa mga pulis gikan sa awtoridad pila ka adlaw Social Responsibilities. Chairman of the Board Steph- same-sex marriage, are now rationalized and legalized. posesyun sa suspek ang nilang gipanid-an si Bioc Finally, the last day of anie Diane Uy-Chu, Aileen S. We would fall into the false sense of security and upat ka gagmayng pakite bahin sa iyang pagpayuhot the benchmarking trip, held Aviles, Arch. Ingrid T. Cimaf- welfare offered by our God-deprived ideas of what is sa gidudahang shabu. ug ilegal nga drogas. inside the Naga City Hall, ranca, Gemma Flor C. Corbo, good and fair for us. Wala gitug-an sa mga Ang mga ebedensiya was an ‘observation’ event Lilibeth P. Molina, Francisco gidala nila P/SSgt. Jemeli- for the Ormoc team, as they Abarientos Cesar, Febiejon BARKO ... from P. 3 to Ignacio Jr., ang inbis- observed the general over- Guljoran and Mary Luz Fiel. sa insedente. “Ilisan ra ang madugay nangabot man trepolante lakip na ang tigador, didto sa PRO-8 view of LGU concerns and The benchmarking ended panel board; inig kahuman ang mga bombero, Coast kapitan. aron maeksamin. Kaso nga best practices. There, they with a farewell dinner on Sep- puyde nang makabalik ug Guard ug CDRRMO, bu- Septiyembre 3, gipada- kalapasan sa RA-9165 o met their counterparts in the tember 4, 2019 with APAD and, biyahe ang Jacqueline Star. tang nga gipasalamatan sa yun ang inbistigasyun sa Comprehensive Dangerous different departments and this time, the Albay Chamber Wala man makadako ang taga barko. PCG ug BFP sa hitabo. Ning Drug Act gipasaka sa mga committees of LGU-Naga. of Commerce and Industry kalayo kay napasiritan man Way nasakitan sa insed- paghimo sa balita wa pay awtoridad batok sa dinak- Now joining the team for this (ACCI) President Rose Marie sa mga trabahante gamit ente. Ang barko magbiya- kalamboan bahin sa resulta pan. Pagkakaron anaa siya ‘observation’ were Ormoc’s Quinto and Albay Chamber ang fire extinguisher,” du- hean Cebu-Baybay-Cebu sa ilang gihimong pakisusi. tanggong sa police station OIC for the Business Permits Corporate Secretary Rodrigo gang ni Omega. Wala sab ug aduna kini 29 ka mga Ni Paul Libres 1. Ni Paul Libres and Licensing Office (BPLO) Romero. (PR / Devon Nerza) SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2019 7

Ormoc’s pride... Up close with

MISSMiss WORLD World 2019 candi- Miss2019 Earth 2008, Candidate “What #38 date #38 goes by the name of makes an Ormocana a Aura Shaznay. Aura is a 20- world class?” year old lady from the City And without batting an of Beautiful People, Ormoc! eyelash, Aura replied: “I be- I met her last June 28, lieve what makes an Ormo- 2019 during the city’s an- cana a world class woman nual fiesta celebration in is her readiness to face the honor of Saints Peter & challenges amidst every- Paul, also coinciding with thing. She is talented, and the city’s Piña Festival and she is someone that is will- Miss Ormoc, also an annual ing to work with the Local festivities of their city. Government Unit and with She was crowned that other Non-Government night as Miss Ormoc 2019, Organizations in pushing besting 19 equally beautiful through with her advocacy EV ARTISTS GATHER IN ORMOC FOR “INTERACTION” ART EXHIBIT AT and elegant girls. because an Ormocana is a MUSEUM. National artist Nemi Miranda and Schools Division Superindent Dr. Manuel Aura is a Bachelor of woman with a purpose.” P. Albaño initiating the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which signaled the official opening of the Science in Development After she was adjudged “Interaction” art exhibit on September 3, 2019 at the Ormoc City Museum (old City Hall). Communication graduate and crowned Miss Ormoc, I The said art exhibit features 63 fine artists of Sinirangan Visayas. This will run until from Visayas State Uni- asked her the question: “If October 3, 2019. This is brought by the Island of Leyte Artists, Inc., Balangau Artists So- versity-Main Campus. She you’re the President of the mismanagement and I want ciety (BAS) of Samar, Teacher-Artists Group (TAG) of Ormoc, Ormoc City Visual Artists stands 5’5” tall with body Philippines, what would be to do something about that.” Association (OCVAA), and the City Government of Ormoc thru the City Tourism Office. According to Benjun Pore of OCVAA, the art exhibit also serves as a convergence and a measurements of 34-25-36. your number one priority From a provincial pag- reunion of all artists in Eastern Visayas, with guest artists from other parts of the country. She is a resident of Baran- for the country? Why? She eant journey to a pageant of (By Dailyn Cabarse & Photo credits to Alan C. Noval/Taloy Con-ui Noval) gay Alta Vista in the said said: “My number one prior- national scale, good luck! I city. She is into writing, ity would be the agricultural wish you bring home any graphics and design. sector because Philippines of the seven major 7 titles/ Vividly, I recalled the is an agricultural country crowns, #probinsiyana and question asked by pageant and there has been a recent proud #tagabukid. (PR / host, Karla Paula Henry, waste of resources of harvest Louie Guarin) Kick off the ‘BER’ months with the yuletide Cebu Pacific Super Seat Fest! THE YULETIDE SEA- those seats on sale! 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Enjoy trips at least six months ments, required details worked with the tourism sec- the Deepavali Festival of prior to the departure date include card number, full tor, hotels, sales, marketing, Lights or take the family have a higher probability name of the cardholder, the and as press relations officer to a fun adventure in Sen- of getting deeply discount- security code (or the CVV for the British Embassy, and she is also a former Emirates tosa Island and Universal ed seats and travel deals. number), expiry date and Airlines stewardess. Studios in Singapore; or Check the calendar not billing address. The statuesque Filipina say ‘hello’ to Hallyu in just for the rest of 2019, but And more importantly, queen was part of the fash- South Korea. 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Deed of Self Adjudication with Sale P52927 designated as Cad/survey 655 SHERIFF’S NOTICE pine Currency, inclusive 24, BLK 28 (Pcs-08- SHERIFF’S NOTICE penalty charges as of July 6 (6.50 m. wide) of this NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Lot No. 6605, containing an area of OF EXRA-JUDICIAL OF EXTRA JUDICIAL that the late ARTHUR LAPOT LINGO 19,699 sq. m., 2,462 sq. m. sold in favor of interest and penalty 000527-D) 1, 2019, the Ex-Officio subdivision; on the SE., had left re a certain (1) unit MAKE/TYPE: of LOVELY PASTORIL DELA CRUZ per SALE charges, the Ex-Officio LOCATION: BRGY. SALE Sheriff of Leyte, Regional along line 3-4 by Lot 19 SUZUKI VAN; ENGINE NO. – 5330080; Doc. No. 127; Page No. 026; Book No. (EJF NO. 4231) Sheriff of Leyte, Regional ABUCAY, TACLOBAN (EJF CASE NO. 4236) Trial Court, Tacloban Block 8 of this subdivi- CHASSIS NO. – DB71V-109421; PLATE LVII; Series of 2019 Notary Public Rene NO. – YCD304; CERT. OF REG. NO. – Allan G. Jervoso. EV Mail Aug. 26- Sept. Upon extra-judicial Trial Court, Tacloban CITY Upon extra-judicial Court, Tacloban City, by sion; and on the SW., CR-13297395-6 was adjudicated unto 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 petition for sale under City, by and thru the AREA: 55 SQ. MTS., petition for sale under and thru the undersigned along line 4-1 by Lot 20 herself by SHERYL MAY S. LINGO and Affidavit of Self-Adjudication act 3135, as amended, undersigned will sell at more or less Act 3135, as amended, will sell at public auc- Block 8 of this Subdivi- sold in favor of ARTEMIO C. LINGO per NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Doc. No. 202; Page No. 41; Book No. that the properties of the late JAIME E. filed on July 12, 2019, public auction on Oc- REGISTERED filed on July 29, 2019 by tion on October 9, 2019 sion. Containing an area CLXVI; Series of 2019 Notary Public RAMOS re a parcel of land designated by HOME DEVELOP- tober 1, 2019 at 10:00 OWNER: TITO C. ES- HOME DEVELOPMENT at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. of FORTY-FIVE SQUARE Aleah Rafel G. Bataan- Tolibao. EV Mail Lot 2266-S, Psd-75078, situated in Barrio MENT MUTUAL FUND a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the PIÑO MUTUAL FUND (other- at the Main Entrance/ METERS (45 SQM) more Aug. 19-25, 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2019 Alegria, Ormoc City, containing an area Extrajudicial Settlement/Partition of 293 sq. m. TCT No. 9207; and Lot No. (PAG-IBIG), petitioner/ ENTRANCE/ LOBBY, All sealed bids must wise known as Pag-ibig Lobby of Bulwagan ng or less and covered by with Sale 8267-G-3, situated in Brgy. Concepcion mortgagee, with princi- BULWAGAN NG KATA- be submitted to the un- Fund), petitioner/mort- Katarungan, Magsaysay Transfer Certificate of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Ormoc City, containing an area of 345 pal and office address at RUNGAN, TACLOBAN dersigned on the above- gagee, with Principal Blvd., Tacloban City, to Title No. TP-22721 as that the property of the late ROMANA sq.m. TCT No. 45080 were adjudicated CORTES-TELLO re a parcel of land unto herself by JOSEFINA ENERO VDA. Room 3520, 35th Floor, CITY, to the Highest Bid- stated time and place. Office address at Room the Highest Bidder, for issued by Registry of Lot No. 7943-B, Psd-135783 situated DE RAMOS per Doc. No. 89; Page No. Petron Mega Plaza, 358 der, for CASH, MAN- In the event the public 3520, 35th floor, Petron CASH, MANAGER’S Deeds of Leyte in the in Barrio Hilapnitan, Baybay Leyte, 18; Book No. XXVII; Series of 2017 consisting of 29,568 sq. m. covered by Notary Public Randolph P. Baquiano. EV Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, AGER’S CHECK and auction should not take Mega Plaza Building, 356 CHECK and in Philip- name of GENOVIVA AR- TCT No. T-35954; Lot 7943-B-1 with an Mail Aug. 26- Sept. 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 Makati City, against in Philippine Currency, place on said date, it Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, pine Currency, the fol- NIE M. DOLINA.” area of 5,336 sq. m. and Lot 7943-B-8 Deed of Extrajudicial Partition TITO C. ESPIÑO, re- the following property shall be held on October Makati City and Branch lowing property with All sealed bids must with an area of 2,710 sq. m were settled with Sale and partitioned among her heirs and Lot NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN spondent/mortgagor, with all improvements, 8, 2019, on the same time Office Address at 3rd all improvements, as be submitted to the un- 7943-B-8 consisting an area of 2,710 that the properties of the late DAVID with postal address at as stipulated in the said and place without fur- floor, Pag-IBIG Fund WT stipulated in the said dersigned on the above- sq. m. Psd-08-026693-D sold in favor of JARONGAY re parcels of an agricultural Lot 24, Blk 28, Brgy. Abu- mortgage, to wit: ther notice. Corporate Tower, Mind- mortgage, to wit: stated time and place. MARIA CYNTHIA T. TAYLOR per Doc. land Lot No. 2133-J, situated at Brgy. No. 383; Page No. 77; Book No. XLV; Can-ontog, Ormoc City, covered by TCT cay, Tacloban City, to DESCRIPTION OF (Sgd.) RUBEN N. anao Ave., Cebu Business TRANSFER CER- In the event the public Series of 2019 Notary Public Eden B. No. 29169, containing an area of 5,905 satisfy the mortgage in- PROPERTY VILLACARILLO Park, Cebu City, against TIFICATE OF TITLE NO. auction should not take Chavez-Butawan. EV Mail Aug. 19-25, sq. m.; Lot No. 3655 situated at Brgy. debtedness which as of TCT NO. : TCT NO. (8-5-19) GENOVIVA ARNIE M. TP-22721 place on said date, it 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2019 Quezon Jr. Ormoc City, covered by OCT Extrajudicial Settlement No. P-710, containing an area of 10,326 July 1, 2019, amounts to T-53664 Sheriff IV DOLINA, single, Fili- Lot 21, Block 8, Psd- shall be held on October NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN sq. m.; Lot No.2105-A, situated at Brgy. PHP 301,227.89, Philip- LOT NO. : LOT EV Mail Aug. 19-25, pino, of legal age, with 08-017384-D 16, 2019 on the same that the properties of the late APOLO- Ipil, Ormoc City, covered by OCT No. NIA JARONGAY MALINAO re parcels P-718, containing an area of 7,675 sq. 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2019 postal address at Lot 21, “A parcel of land time and place without of 1/9 portion of land TCT No. 29169, m.; and Lot No. 3699 situated at Bryg. Block 8, Phase 2, Lolita designated as Lot 21, further notice. Lot 2133-J situated in Brgy. Can-untog Quezon Jr, Ormoc City covered by OCT Homes. Brgy. Guinda- Block 8 o the subdivision Bulwagan ng Kata- Ormoc City, containing an area of 5,905 No. 0-434, containing an area of 9,485 SHERIFF’S NOTICE PHP 146,795.04, Philip- 45, BLK 10 (Pcs-08- sq.m. ; 1/9 portion of land OCT No. P-710, sq. m. were settled and partitioned OF EXRA-JUDICIAL pine Currency, inclusive 000538-D) punan, Palo, Leyte, to of Psd-08-017384-D, be- rungan, Magsaysay Lot No. 3655, situated at Brgy. Quezon among his heirs and 7,863 sq. m. sold SALE of interest and penalty LOCATION: BRGY. satisfy the mortgagee, ing a portion of lot 9731, Blvd., Tacloban City, Jr., Ormoc City, containing an area of in favor of SPS. FAUSTINO ASTILLO, indebtedness which as Cad. 407, situated in the August 9, 2019. 10,326 sq.m. ; 1/9 portion of land OCT SR and BIVINCIA ASTILLO per Doc. (EJF No.4232) charges, the Ex-Officio CALANIPAWAN, TA- No. P-718, Lot No.2105-A, situated in No. 91; Page No. 20; Book No. XLV; Upon extra-judicial Sheriff of Leyte, Regional CLOBAN CITY of July 1, 2019 amounts to Barangay of Guinda- For the Clerk of Brgy. Ipil, Ormoc City, containing an Series of 2013 Notary Public Conrad P. petition for sale under Trial Court, Tacloban AREA: 54 SQ. MTS., FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY- punan, Municipality of Court and Ex-Officio area of 7,675 sq. m. ; and 1/9 portion of Conopio. EV Mail Aug. 26- Sept. 1, 2-8, THREE THOUSAND Palo, Province of Leyte, Sheriff: OCT No. 0-434 , Lot No. 3699, situated & 9-15, 2019 act 3135, as amended, City, by and thru the more or less at Brgy. Quezon Jr., Ormoc City, contain- Extrajudicial Settlement and filed on July 12, 2019, undersigned will sell at REGISTERED SEVEN HUNDRED Island of Leyte. Bounded (Sgd.) PAUL ANGELO ing an area of 9,485 sq. m. were settled Partition with Sale by HOME DEVELOP- public auction on Oc- OWNER: SPS. ARCHITO TWENTY-FOUR PESOS on the NW., along line 1-2 N. VILLENA among her heirs per Doc. No.153; Page NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN and EIGHTY CENTAVO, by Lot 23, Block 8 of this Sheriff IV No. 31; Book No. XXXIV; Series of 2018 that the property of the late FERNANDO MENT MUTUAL FUND tober 1, 2019 at 10:00 and AILEEN APOSTOL Notary Public Randolph P.Baquiano. EV T. COLLANTES re a parcel of land Lot (PAG-IBIG), petitioner/ a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the All sealed bids must Philippine Currency, in- subdivision; on the NE., EV Mail Aug. 19-25, Mail Aug. 26- Sept. 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 No. 39A/Survey No. PLS-08000070, clusive of interest and along line 2-3 by Road 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2019 Extrajudicial Settlement with Sale situated at Brgy. Loyonsawang, Abuyog, mortgagee, with princi- ENTRANCE/ LOBBY, be submitted to the un- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Leyte, containing an area of 675 sq. m. pal and office address at BULWAGAN NG KATA- dersigned on the above- that the property of the late JULITA covered by TD No. 08-01006-00071 Room 3520, 35th Floor, RUNGAN, TACLOBAN stated time and place. Republic of the Municipal Civil Regis- her parents would reflect TAGALOG CAINDOC re a parcel of was settled and partitioned among his Philippines trar of Palompon Leyte the first marriage of her Agricultural land, situated at Sitio Cag- heirs per Doc. No. 298; Page No. 60; Petron Mega Plaza, 358 CITY, to the Highest Bid- In the event the public bolo, Barangay Poblacion, Albuera, Book No. XXXIII; Series of 2018 Notary Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, der, for CASH, MAN- auction should not take SUPREME COURT and Philippine Statis- parents which is: March Leyte, declared in the name of Tagalog Public __. EV Mail Aug. 26- Sept. 1, 2-8, Makati City, against SPS. AGER’S CHECK and place on said date, it Regional Trial Court tics Authority to cancel 3, 2001/Barangay Com- Sebastiana, F., designated as Cad/ & 9-15, 2019 Eight Judicial Region the second Certificate of monwealth, Quezon City. Survey 655, Lot No. 6603, containing Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement ARCHITO AND AI- in Philippine Currency, shall be held on October an area of 13,216 sq. m. was settled NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN LEEN APOSTOL, re- the following property 8, 2019, on the same time Branch 17 Marriage with Registry As the petition ap- among her heirs and 3,304 sq. m. sold in that the property of the late MICHAEL spondent/mortgagor, with all improvements, and place without fur- Palompon, Leyte No. 2003-43 and to cor- pears to be sufficient in favor of JOVENAL PASTORIL BURLASA L. BANDE re one-third (1/3) share of a SP. PROC. CASE NO. rect the entries in the form and substance, the represented by SILVERIO TAGALOG parcel of land Lot 5386-D, Psd-083738- with postal address at as stipulated in the said ther notice. PASTORIL per Doc. No. 709; Page 007293-D, situated in Barangay Libertad, Lot 45, Block 10, Villa mortgage, to wit: (Sgd.) RUBEN N. R-PAL-19-0461-SP Certificate of Live Birth same is hereby set for No. 142; Book No. LV; Series of 2019 Ormoc City was settled among his heirs Lolita Subdivision, Cala- DESCRIPTION OF VILLACARILLO IN RE: of petitioner’s children initial hearing, pursuant Notary Public Rene Allan G. Jervoso. EV per Doc. No. 475; Page No. 95; Book No. CANCELLATION OF particularly: a.) To cor- to Section 3, Rule 105 of Mail Aug. 26- Sept. 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 IV; Series of 2018 Notary Public Krisleen nipawan, Tacloban City, PROPERTY (8-5-19) Affidavit of Self-Adjudication with Grace T. Urdas. EV Mail Sept. 2-8, 9-15, to satisfy the mortgage TCT NO.: TCT NO. Sheriff IV THE SECOND rect the entry in the Cer- the Rules of Court on Absolute Sale & 16-22, 2019 CERTIFICATE OF tificate of Live Birth (with October 25, 2019 at 8:30 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Extrajudicial Partition with Absolute indebtedness which as of T-60477 EV Mail Aug. 19-25, that the property of the late ELSA CAN- Sale July 1, 2019, amounts to LOT NO.: LOT 26- Sept. 1, & 2-8, 2019 MARRIAGE OF Registry No.2001-1436) o’clock in the morning DOL re a parcel of land Lot 5-37-133-43, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN RODRIGO O. BENTOY of Rachele at the Hall of Justice, Psd-08010543-D, situated in Barangay that the properties of the late SPS. JUAN- AND MARICEL M. Ann Jonota for her Regional Trial Court, Puerto Bello, Merida, Leyte, containing ITO DEE GO and AUREA SIA MACHICA Republic of the resident of Brgy. Pobla- and Biliran, once a week JONOTA, AND to use the surname of Branch 17, Palompon, an area of 1,760 sq. m. was adjudicated re parcels of land Lot No. 1710. Case -12, Philippines cion District V, Barugo for three (3) consecutive unto himself by BUENAVENTURA L. Cad. 495-D, situated in Brgy. Pitogo, Sta. CORRECTION OF her father Bentoy as her Leyte at which date, time ARNAIZ and sold in favor of SPS. ER- Fe, Leyte, containing an area of 1,464 sq. Supreme Court Leyte, thru counsel, Atty. weeks. Moreover, let this ENTRY IN THE surname and for the date and place, any person NESTO M. AUTIDA and MARCIANA C. m. covered under TCT No. P-53748; Lot REGIONAL TRIAL Quintin P. Sia III, filed Order together with the AUTIDA per Doc. No. 468; Page No. 94; No. 1757, containing an area of 27,864 CERTIFICATES OF and place of marriage may appear and show Book No. XLVIII; Series of 2017 Notary sq. m. covered under TCT No. P-54604; COURT a Verified Petition. The Petition, be posted at the LIVE BIRTH OF of her parents to reflect: cause, if any why the Public Ari G. Larrazabal. EV Mail Aug. and Lot No. 4025, containing an area of Eighth Judicial Region said Petition seeks for Bulletin Boards of this RACHELE ANN March 3, 2001/Barangay petition should not be 26- Sept. 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 2,656 sq. m. covered under TCT No. P- Branch 13 the conversion of the Court, Provincial Capi- Extrajudicial Settlement 53761was settled among their heirs and JONOTA, REYMARK Commonwealth, Quezon granted. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the whole part of above described proper- Carigara, Leyte description of Lot No. tol, Tacloban City, the JAY JONOTA, MARIAN City; b.) To correct the Let copies of this that the property of the late CARMEN ties sold in favor of MARIO ENRICO G. CAD. CASE No. RTC- 5101, Barugo PLS. 1061- Barangay Hail of Baran- FRANCE J. BENTOY, entry in the Certificate of Order be published at L. CODILLA re a parcel of land Lot No. MACHICA per Doc. No. 271; Page No. 2019-001-CAD D, covered by Original gay Duca, Barugo Leyte 1003, situated in Poblacion, Ormoc City, 55; Book No. IX; Series of 2019 Notary AND RHIAN KATE Live Birth (with Registry the expense of the peti- containing an area of 162 sq. m. covered Public Rogelio P. Gula. EV Mail Sept. 2-8, IN RE: PETITION FOR Certificate of Title No. and the Municipal Hall JONOTA BENTOY No. 2003-285) of Rey- tioner in a newspaper by TCT No. 33422 was settled among 9-15, & 16-22, 2019 THE CONVERSION P-25659, from graphical of Barugo Leyte, at least As represented by mark Jay Jonota for him of general circulation in her heirs per Doc. No. 472; Page No. Extrajudicial Settlement with OF THE to numerical description. thirty (3) days before the 95; Book No. XXXVIII; Series of 2018 Usufruct their parent Rodrigo O. to use the surname of the Province of Leyte, Notary Public Evergisto S. Escalon. EV NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN DESCRIPTION OF LOT Finding the Verified date of initial hearing. Bentoy and Maricel M. her father Bentoy as her once a week for three (3) Mail Aug. 26- Sept. 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 that the properties of the late FELIX No. 5101, BARUGO PLS Petition to be sufficient Furnish a copy of Deed of Extrajudicial Partition M. GOMEZ, SR. re parcels of land Lot Jonota surname and for the date consecutive weeks, with NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 6172-C,Psd-193733, situated in Barrio 1061-D COVERED BY in form and substance, this Order to the Solicitor Petitioners. and place of marriage the last publication to be that the real properties of the late GER- Margen, Ormoc City, containing an area ORIGINAL it is hereby ordered that General, at 134 Amor- -versus- of her parents to reflect: made at least one week TRUDES CASANE JARONGAY re ½ of 11,495 sq. m. TCT No. 20504 ; Lot CERTIFICATE OF the same be set for initial solo St., Legaspi Village, portion of parcels of land Lot No. 2133-J, 6172-C, Psd-193733,TCT No. 20505, MUNICIPAL CIVIL March 3, 2001/Barangay prior to the date set for situated at Brgy. Can-ontog, Ormoc City containing an area of 10,001; and Lot TITLE No. P-25659 hearing on November 8, Makati City, the Register REGISTRAR OF Commonwealth, Quezon initial hearing. covered by TCT No. 29169, containing 5135-E, Psd-197006, TCT No. 15778, FROM GRAPHICAL 2019 at 8:30 in the morn- of Deeds for the Prov- PALOMPON, LEYTE City; c.) To correct the Furnish copies of an area of 5,905 sq.m.; Lot No. 3655 containing an area of 184 sq. m. were TO NUMERICAL ing at the Session Hall of ince of Leyte, Petitioner’s situated at Brgy. Quezon Jr., Ormoc City, settled among his heirs per Doc. No. 77; And PHILIPPINE entry in the Certificate of this Order to the Office of covered by OCT No. P-710, containing an Page No. 16; Book No. XXVIII Series of DOLORES C. the Regional Trial Court, counsel, the Petitioner STATISTICS Live Birth (with Registry Municipal Civil Registrar area of 10,326 sq. m.; Lot No. 2105-A, 2013 Notary Public Ari G. Larrazabal. LABARDA, Branch 13, Carigara, and the Assistant Provin- AUTHORITY at No. 2011-83) of Marian of Palompon, Leyte, Of- situated at Brgy. Ipil, Ormoc City, covered EV Mail Sept. 2-8, 9-15, & 16-22, 2019 Petitioner, Leyte where all inter- cial Prosecutor of Cari- by OCT No. P-718, containing an area of Extrajudicial Settlement with Waiver QUEZON CITY, France J. Bentoy so that fice of the Solicitor Gen- 7,675 sq. m.; and Lot No. 3699, situated NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN -versus- ested parties may appear gara, Leyte. METRO MANILA the date and place of eral, Office of the Civil at Brgy. Quezon Jr. Ormoc City, covered that the properties of the late ALFREDO THE REGISTRY OF in Court and show cause SO ORDERED. by OCT No. 0-434, containing an area of Respondents. marriage of her parents Registrar General, Philip- D. MAGLASANG re parcels of land Lot DEEDS FOR THE why the said Petition Given on this 26th 9,485 sq. m. were settled and partitioned 5135-F, situated in Brgy. Linao, contain- x------x would reflect the first pine Statistics Authority, among his heirs per Doc. No. 124; Page ing an area of 185 sq. m. covered by PROVINCE OF LEYTE, should not be granted. day of July 2019 at Cari- ORDER marriage of her parents and the petitioner. No. 26; Book No. XLII; Series of 2012 TCT No. 15779; Lot 6171-B-2, situated Respondent, Let this Order, be ga, Leyte. Notary Public Conrad P. Conopio. EV in Brgy. San Juan, Ormoc City, containing A verified petition which is: March 3, 2001/ SO ORDERED. Mail Aug. 26- Sept. 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 an area of 18,056 sq. m. covered by TCT x------x published at the expense (Sgd.) EMELINDA R. having been filed with Barangay Common- Given in Cham- Deed of Absolute Sale No. 48581; and Lot No. 138-B-3-A-2, 1st AMENDED ORDER of the petitioner in a lo- MAQUILAN this Court by petitioner, wealth, Quezon City; d.) bers, this 7th day of Au- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN situated at Brgy. Alta Vista, Ormoc Petitioner Dolores cal newspaper of gen- Presiding Judge that the property of MAGNO TAGALOG City, containing an area of 84 sq. m. through counsel, Atty. To correct the entry in the gust,2019 at the Hall of PASTORIL re a parcel of an agricultural covered by TCT No. 121-2015000063 C. Labarda, of legal age, eral circulation in the EV Mail Aug. 26- Eligene B. Patalinghug Certificate of Live Birth Justice, Palompon, Leyte. land, situated at Barangay Poblacion, were settled among his heirs and 18.5 Filipino, widow and a Province of Leyte, Samar Sept. 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 Albuera, Leyte, declared in the name sq. m. waived in favor of PETER PAUL (PAO), praying that after (with Registry No. 2012- (Sgd.) MARIO O. of VICENTA T. PASTORIL married to G. NOVA. EV Mail Sept. 2-8, 9-15, & publication, notice and 297) of Rhian Kate Jonota QUINIT Eufrancio Pastoril covered by OCT No. 16-22, 2019 hearing, judgment be Bentoy so that the date Presiding Judge rendered directingthe and place of marriage of EV Mail Aug. 26- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Sept. 1, 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 CCE-0155-2019 RA 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: AUGUST 19, 2019 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0031-2019 R A 10172 Cce-0162-2019 RA 10172 In Compliance with the CCE-0160-2019 RA 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: August 19, 2019 Republic of the Philippines 5) The grounds for filing similar petition is pending with Date: SEPTEMBER 02, publication requirement and Date: AUGUST 27, 2019 CCE-0032-2019 R A 10172 In Compliance with the Local Civil Registry Office this petition are the following: any LCRO, Court or Philippine 2019 pursuant to OCRG Memo- In Compliance with the Date: August 20, 2019 publication requirement and Province of Leyte b) I have habitually and Consulate. In Compliance with the randum Circular No. 2013-1 publication requirement and In Compliance with pursuant to OCRG Memo- Municipality of Baybay continuously used NESTOR and 8) I am filing this peti- publication requirement and Guidelines in the Implemen- pursuant to OCRG Memo- the publication requirement randum Circular No. 2013-1 Republic of the Philippines) I publicly known in the community tion at the LCRO of BAYBAY, pursuant to OCRG Memo- tation of the Administrative randum Circular No. 2013-1 and pursuant to OCRG Mem- Guidelines in the Implemen- Province of Leyte) SS with that first name; LEYTE in accordance with R.A. randum Circular No. 2013-1 Order No. 1 Series of 2012 Guidelines in the Implemen- orandum Circular No. 2013-1 tation of the Administrative Petition No. CFN-0016-2019 f) All my records shows No. 9048 and its implementing Guidelines in the Implemen- (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice tation of the Administrative Guidelines in the Implemen- Order No. 1 Series of 2012 PETITION FOR CHANGE OF “NESTOR” as my first name. rules and regulations. tation of the Administrative is hereby served to the public Order No. 1 Series of 2012 tation of the Administrative (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice FIRST NAME 6) I submit the follow- (Sgd.) NESTOR S. SEMINO Order No. 1 Series of 2012 that KHENT NICOLE ACOS- (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice Order No. 1 Series of 2012 is hereby served to the public I, NESTOR S. SEMINO, ing documents to support this Petitioner (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice TA has filed with this Office, a is hereby served to the public (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice that GERILYN MARAON of legal age, FILIPINO, and a petition: VERIFICATION is hereby served to the public petition for Change of Gender that ROLEEN A. BARLES is hereby served to the public ALGODON has filed with this resident of BRGY. BIASONG, a) COLB OCRG COPY I, NESTOR S. SEMINO, that RACEL U. IMPUESTO from “MALE” to “FEMALE” has filed with this Office, a that LIDA MARTINEZ TER- Office, a petition for change of BAYBAY CITY, LEYTE, after b) LCR FORM 1A the petitioner, hereby certify has filed with this Office, a in the certificate of live birth of petition for Change of Gender OL has filed with this Office, Date of Birth from “AUGUST having been duly sworn to in c) Brgy. POLICE MUNICI- that the allegations herein are petition for Change of Gender KHENT NICOLE ACOSTA at from “MALE” to “FEMALE” a petition for change of date 18, 2019” to “AUGUST 8, accordance with law, hereby PAL AND NBI CLEARANCE true and correct to the best of from “FEMALE” to “MALE” BAYBAY, LEYTE and whose in the certificate of live birth of birth from “4” to “APRIL” 2019” in the certificate of live declare that: d) VOTER’S CERTIFI- my knowledge and belief. in the certificate of live birth parents are GLENN J. ALAO of ROLEEN A. ALFANTE at in the certificate of live birth birth of GERILYN MARAON 1) I am the petitioner CATE (Sgd.) NESTOR S. SEMINO of RACEL U. IMPUESTO and ARLENE A. ACOSTA. BAYBAY, LEYTE and whose of LIDA MARTINEZ TEROL ALGODON at MAHAPLAG, seeking the change of first e) BAPTISMAL CERTIFI- Petitioner at BAYBAY, LEYTE and Any person adversely parents are ROLANDO J. at MAHAPLAG, LEYTE and LEYTE and whose parents name in: CATE SUBSCRIBED AND whose parents are RUEL Q. affected by said petition may ALFANTE and ERLINDA H. whose parents are LUDIANO are FELIPE D. ALGODON a) My Certificate of Live F) COLB OF CHILDREN SWORN to before me this IMPUESTO and VIRGINIA file his/her written opposition ARABELLA. BORINAGA TEROL & FE AND LUCENA G. MARAON. Birth (PSA COPY) 2nd day of AUGUST, 2019, G. UMBAY. with this Office not later than Any person adversely LOLITA C. MARTINEZ. Any person adversely 2) I was born on MAR. G.) MUN. FORM 102 OF in the city/municipality _____, Any person adversely AUGUST 19, 2019. affected by said petition may Any person adversely affected by said petition may 07, 1951 at BAYBAY, LEYTE, PARENTS petitioner exhibiting his/her affected by said petition may (Sgd.) NOEL V. file his/her written opposition affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition PHILIPPINES H.) AFFIDAVIT OF UN- Community Tax Certificate file his/her written opposition MANAGBANAG with this Office not later than file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than 3) The birth was re- EMPLOYMENT No. 8206432 issued at STA. with this Office not later than City Civil Registrar AUGUST 27, 2019. with this Office not later than August 192019. corded under registry number I) CERTIFICATE OF IN- MARIA, TDS, on May 09, 2019 SEPTEMBER 02, 2019. August 20, 2019. EV Mail Sept. 2-8, & 51-421, DIGENCY (Sgd.) NOEL V. (Sgd.) ESMERALDA P. (Sgd.) NOEL V. (Sgd.) NOEL V. MANAG- (Sgd.) ESMERALDA P. 9-15, 2019 4) The first name to be 7) I have not filed any MANAGBANAG ROSINAS MANAGBANAG BANAG ROSINAS Municipal Civil Registrar changed is from RUDOLFO to similar petition and that, to the Administering Officer City Civil Registrar EV Mail Sept. 2-8, & City Civil Registrar Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail Sept. 2-8, & NESTOR, best of my knowledge, no other EV Mail Sept. 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 EV Mail Sept. 2-8, & EV Mail Sept. 2-8, & 9-15, 2019 9-15, 2019 9-15, 2019 9-15, 2019 SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2019 9

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Republic of the Philippines 20, 1974 at MAHAPLAG, LEYTE, RECORD VERIFICATION Local Civil Registry Office PHILIPPINES, e) BAPTISMAL CERTIFI- I, LIDA MARTINEZ TER- Province of Leyte 3) The birth was recorded CATE & OTHER CLEARANCES OL, the petitioner, hereby certify Municipality of Baybay under registry number 228, F.) Brgy. POLICE & NBI that the allegations herein are Republic of the Philippines) 4) The first name to be CLEARANCE true and correct to the best of Province of Leyte) SS changed is from LOIDA to LIDA, G. CERT. OF EMPLOY- my knowledge and belief. Petition No. CFN-0001-2019 5) The grounds for filing MENT/CERT. OF ELIGIBILITY (Sgd.) LIDA M. TEROL PETITION FOR CHANGE OF this petition are the following: H. EARLIEST SCH. RE- Petitioner FIRST NAME b) I have habitually and CORDS/TRANSCRIPT OF RE- SUBSCRIBED AND I, LIDA MARTINEZ continuously used LIDA and I CORD SWORN to before me this TEROL, of legal age, FILIPINO, publicly known in the community 7) I have not filed any similar 20th day of AUGUST, 2019, in and a resident of POBLACION, with that first name; petition and that, to the best of my the city/municipality Malaplag, MAHAPLAG, LEYTE, after f) All my records shows knowledge, no other similar petition Leyte, petitioner exhibiting his/ having been duly sworn to in “LIDA” as my first name. is pending with any LCRO, Court or her Competent Evidence of accordance with law, hereby 6) I submit the follow- Philippine Consulate. Identity her No. 27133860 is- declare that: ing documents to support this 8) I am filing this petition at sued at MAHAPLAG, LEYTE, 1) I am the petitioner petition: the LCRO of MAHAPLAG, LEYTE on January 19, 2019. seeking the change of first a) COLB OCRG COPY in accordance with R.A. No. 9048 (Sgd.) ESMERALDA P. name in: b) LCR FORM 1A and its implementing rules and ROSINAS a) My Certificate of Live c) BIRTH CERT. OF MY regulations. Administering Officer Birth DAUHTER (Sgd.) LIDA M. TEROL EV Mail Sept. 2-8, & 2) I was born on APRIL d) VALID ID’S/SERVICE Petitioner 9-15, 2019

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Through the indigenous, colorful in- Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of novation made by artist Daniel Guarino, Absolute Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as supported by the City Mayor Alfred S. that the properties of the late SPS. EUSEBIO O. BACALSO and RAMONA Romualdez, the City Tourism Office and GUIÑAREZ re parcels of land Lot No. its staff, the Sangyaw Foundation Inc. and 3027-17, Csd-08-003331-D (OLT), situ- ated at Barangay Puerto Bello, Merida, the City’s Ambassadress, the 2019 beauty Leyte, containing an area of 5,042 sq. m. , OCT No. O-E 8940; and Lot No. pageant title holders (Ms. Tacloban 2019 3027-16, Csd-08-003331-D (OLT), situated at Barangay Puerto Bello, Mu- Czarmy Alcober, Ms. Tacloban Eco-Tourism nicipality of Merida, Leyte, containing an Angel Tambal and Ms. Tacloban Charity area of 9,213 sq. m., TD No. O-E 8941 were settled among their heirs and the Isabella Balboa), Tacloban City made it to abovementioned 2 parcels of land sold in favor of RICHARD ROSS M. PAJARON be the Best Booth and the People’s Choice per Doc. No.309; Page No. 62; Book award during the 30th Philippine Travel No. XXXVI; Series of 2018 Notary Public Randolph P. Baquiano. EV Mail Sept. 2-8, Mart tourist destination quest. 9-15, & 16-22, 2019 10 SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2019

Republic of the Philippines rized to act for and in behalf area of 1.0676 hectares, more fact, on November 25, 2017, lan, Plaintiffs continuously their fourth cause of action pon, Leyte, Philippines. knowledge, no such action MUNICIPAL TRIAL of the afore-named heirs or less, with an assessed the said Heirs of Maximo Vil- occupied the remaining 230 and further allege THAT: (Sgd.) ATTY. DONNA has been filed, pending, or COURT OF PALOMPON of Maximo Villanueva, is value at Php670.00.” lanueva executed a Deed of square meters, more or less, Article 2208 of the Civil VILLA M. GASPAN-CER- been dismissed in the Re- 8th Judicial Region herein attached and marked 5.2 However, as per Extrajudicial partition of Real of the questioned Land, paid Code provides: NA Counsel for the Plaintiff gional Trail Court, the Court Palompon, Leyte as Annex “A”; actual ground relocation Estate among themselves the realty taxes of the entire “In the absence of stip- Rizal Street Corner P. of Appeals, the Supreme -o0o- 3. The defendants are survey of Lot No. 10428-P as hereto attached to make subject property, Cadastral ulations, attorney’s fees and Del Rosario Street Palom- Court or any other court, CIVIL CASE NO. 493 also all of legal age and all Cad. 519-D, recently, subject an integral part hereof and Lot No. 10428-P Cad. 519-D. expenses of litigation, other pon, Leyte tribunal or quasi-judicial FOR: are Filipino citizens, except lot only now constitute of 291 marked as Annex “II”; The occupation of the por- than judicial costs, cannot be GASPAN-CERNA agency. RECOVERY OF for Victoria Gopio Smith, square meters, more or less, 11. Likewise, Plain- tion of the disputed property recovered, except; LAW OFFICE c. Should any such POSSESSION OF REAL a Filipino-New Zealander. due to the road widening; tiffs JOSE I. VILLANUEVA, by the defendants, Heirs of Xxx PTR No. 01244180, is- similar case come to my PROPERTY, AND Deendants are surviving 6. No other existing PRIMITIVA V. LUBIANO, Florencia Gopio, was with- (2) When the defen- sued on 1-3-2018, Palompon, knowledge, I undertake to QUIETING OF TITLE OF children and grandchildren tax declaration nor any cer- PRIMITIVO I. VILLANUE- out consent of the Plaintiffs, dants act or mission has Leyte inform the Honorable Court LAND WITH PRAYER of Florencia I; Gopio. Each tificate of title is being issued VA, ESTELITA V. GULANE, Heirs of Maximo Villanueva. compelled the plaintiffs to IBP O.R. No. 033693, within five (5) days from FOR PAYMENT OF AT- defendant named below has for Cadastral Lot No. 10428- RUBEN I. VILLANUEVA, The recovery of pos- litigate with third persons or 02/22/2018, LEYTE Chapter such notice thereof. TORNEY’S FEES, capacity to sue and be sued P Cad. 519-D or Cadastral and FELIPE I. VILLAN- session case is actually an to incur expenses to protect MCLE Compliance FURTHER I SAYETH LITIGATION EXPENSES under Philippine Laws. The Lot 10428 Cad. 519-D to any UEVA executed a Deed of accion reinvindicatoria or a his interest; No. V-0006512, July 17, 2015 NAUGHT. AND DAMAGES defendants may be served other person. The only exist- Waiver and Quitclaim over suit to recover possession of (5) Where the defen- Notarial Commission IN WITNESS HEIRS OF MAXIMO with summons, a copy of this ing Tax Declaration issued the disputed land in favor a parcel of land as an element dant acted in gross and evi- Serial No. NC-PAL-NOV.- WHEREOF, I have here- VILLANUEVA, as duly COMPLAINT, and other for Cadastral Lot No. 10428- of Plaintiff REMEDIOS V. of ownership. A perusal of dent bad faith in refusing to 1711003 unto set my hand 27th day represented by processes of this Honorable P Cad. 519-D and/or Cadas- LAGUTOM on November this complaint shows that the satisfy the plaintiff’s plainly TIN No. 252-543-630 of March, 2018 at Palompon, REMEDIOS Court at their respective tral Lot 10428 Cad. 519-D 25, 2017, Hereto appended to plaintiffs, as successors-in-in- valid, just and demandable Roll No. 53-445 Leyte Philippines. VILLANUEVA addresses below indicated: is Tax., Declaration No. 08- make an integral part hereof terest of Maximo Villanueva, claim; With Conformity: (Sgd.) REMEDIOS V. LAGUTOM, (1) Joebel Abayon 31019-00276 R13 under the is a copy of the said Deed of are asserting ownership of xxx” (Sgd.) REMEDIOS LAGUTOM Plaintiffs, and Maricel Gumilan- Brgy. name of Maximo Vilanueva. Waiver and Quitclaim and the subject property and are The plaintiffs most VILLANUEVA LAGUTOM Plaintiff/Affiant -versus- Cantandoy, Palompon, This can be shown in the marked as Annex “I”; seeking the recovery of pos- respectfully submit that the Plaintiff/Attorney-in- Senior Citizen ID No. HEIRS OF FLORENCIA V. Leyte Tracer History of Records of 12. Final Notice and session thereof. As owners defendant’s refusal to grant Fact of the 6502 GOPIO, (2) Natividad Gopio Cadastral Lot No. 10428-P Demand to vacate the sub- of the subject property, the their clearly valid claim had Other Heirs of Maxi- Office of the Senior Namely, (1) CARIDAD – resides somewhere in Cad. 519-D as evidenced ject property and remove plaintiffs have the right to re- compelled the plaintiffs to mo Villanueva Citizen Affair GOPIO GUMILAN Manila hereto and a copy thereof is the subject structures was cover the possession thereof file the instant complaint to THE CLERK OF Palompon, Leyte (deceased), as duly (3) Patricio Gopio – re- attached to make an integral made by the plaintiff Reme- from any person illegally protect their interests and COURT Issued on 01-07-2015 represented by JOEBEL sides somewhere in Manila part of this Complaint and dios Villanueva Lagutom occupying their property. as an indispensable conse- Municipal Trial Court SUBSCRIBED AND ABAYON and (4) Alejandro Gopio marked as Annex “D”; herein, thru undersigned This right is imprescriptible. quence, the Plaintiffs had Palompon, Leyte SWORN to before me this MARICEL GUMILAN; – resides somewhere in 7. The controversy counsel, on January 24, 2018 Therefore, plaintiffs to incur expenses amount- Greetings: 27th day of March 2018 at (2) NATIVIDAD GOPIO; Manila arose over this disputed which was received by the and their predecessors-in- ing to FIFTY THOUSAND Kindly submit the Palompon, Leyte, Philip- (3) PATRICIO GOPIO;(4) (5) Victoria Gopio property during the actual defendants on January 30, interest have better claim PESOS (Php50,000.00) foregoing COMPLAINT pines, by the plaintiff, who ALEJANDRO GOPIO; Smith – resides in New Zea- ground relocation survey 2018. Hereto appended is and title of ownership over attorney’s fees, and the unto the Honorable Court has satisfactorily proven her (5) VICTORIA GOPIO land was conducted by Engr. Ger- the copy of said Final Notice the entire area if Cadastral amount of THREE THOU- for its kind consideration, identity to me through her SMITH; and (6) MAXIMO (6) Maximo Sanico – ald Vequizo of the Commu- and Demand marked as Lot No. 10428-P Cad. 519, SAND FIVE HUNDRED immediately upon receipt Identification Card above SANICO, 644 Int. 8 Bonifacio Serrano, nity and Environment and Annex “J” and the registry located at Brgy. Cantandoy, PESOS (Php3,000.00) for hereof. indicated, that she is the Defendants. Libis, Quezon City. Natural Resources of the Ca- return receipt marked as Palompon, Leyte. every court appearance of (Sgd.) DONNA VIL- same person who person- x------x 4. The plaintiffs and the dastral Lot 10428 Cad. 519-D Annex “J-1”; Second Cause of Action counsel and another FIF- LA M. GASPAN-CERNA ally signed the foregoing SUMMONS BY defendants above-named all located at Brgy. Cantandoy, 13. Defendants herein The plea for Quieting of TY THOUSAND PESOS Copy furnished by Complaint before me and PUBLICATION have the capacity to sue and Palompon, Leyte sometime vehemently ignored, in bad Title (Php50,000.00) for necessary registered mail: acknowledged that she ex- Pursuant to the Or- be sued; in June 2017. It was found faith, the final demand of of Cadastral Lot No. 10428- litigation expenses; (1) Joebel Abayon and ecuted the same. der of this Court dated ALLEGATIONS out in that relocation survey Plaintiff Remedios Villan- P Cad. 519-D Moreover, the defen- Maricel Gumilan – Brgy. (Sgd.) ATTY. DONNA December 12, 2018 and in COMMON TO ALL that an existing house owned ueva Lagutom of the subject Quieting of title is a dant’s actions had caused the Cantandoy, Palompon, VILLA GASPAN-CERNA accordance with Section 15, CAUSES OF ACTIONS by the Heirs of Florencia lot herein, to the damage and common law remedy for plaintiffs to be severely dis- Leyte Notary Public Rule 14 of the 1997 Rules 5. The instant case Gopio, actually occupied by prejudice of the plaintiffs; the removal of any cloud, turbed, thus causing sleep- (2) Natividad Gopio Valid until December of Civil Procedure, quoted involves a parcel of land Joebel Abayon and Maricel 14. Plaintiff Remedios doubt, or uncertainty af- less nights, mental anguish – c/o Maximo Sanico at 31, 2019 hereunder is the verified located at Barangay Cantan- Gumilan, is encroaching the Villanueva Lagutom sought fecting title to real property. and serious anxiety. For this, 644 Int. 8 Bonifacio Serrano, PTR No. 1244180, is- Complaint for Recovery of doy, Palompon, Leyte, also subject land, Cadastral Lot for the intervention of the Whenever there is a cloud the plaintiffs most humbly Libis, Q.C. sued on 1-3-2018, Palompon, Possession of Real Property, known as Cadastral Lot 10428-P Cad. 519-d, consti- Office of the Brgy. Captain on title to real property or submit that the defendants (3) Patricio Copio – c/o Leyte and Quietingof Title of Land No. 10428-P Cad. 519-D, tuting an approximate area of Barangay Cantandoy, any interest in real property should be made liable for Maximo Sanico at 644 Int. 8 MCLE Compliance with Prayer for Payment of declared under the name of 61 square meters, more or Palompon, Leyte to settle the by reason of any instrument, the payment of moral dam- Bonifacio Serrano, Libis, Q.C. No. V-0009512, July 17, 2015 Attorney’s Fees, Litigation of Villanueva, Maxima less. The actual area illegally aforesaid dispute in the soon- record, claim, encumbrance, ages in an amount of ONE (4) Alejandro Gopio Notarial Commis- Expenses and Damages covered under Tax Decla- occupied by the Heirs of est possible time. However, or proceeding that is ap- HUNDRED THOUSAND – c/o Maximo Sanico at sion Serial No. NC-PAL- dated March 27, 2018 filed ration No. 08-31019-00276 Florencia Gopio, thru Joebel said barangay conciliation parently valid or effective, PESOS (Php100,000.00). 644 Int. 8 Bonifacio Serrano, NOV-013 by plaintiffs, through coun- R13, with current assessed Abayon and Maricel Gumi- was to no avail; but is, is truth and in fact, PRAYER Libis, Q.C. TIN No. 252-543-630 sel, Atty. Donna Villa M. value of property amount- lan, is part and parcel of the 15. No settlement invalid, ineffective, voidable, WHEREFORE, the (5) Victoria Gopio Roll No. 53445 Gaspan-Cerna: ing to Nineteen Thousand 291 square meters, more or was made at the office of or unenforceable, and may foregoing premises consid- Smith – Brgy. Cantandoy, Doc. No. 453 “COMPLAINT” Six Hundred Sixty Pesos less, of the actual remaining the Barangay Chairman of be prejudicial to said title, ered, it is most respectfully Palompon, Leyte Page No. 91 PLAINTIFFS, by and (P19,660.00) Only, Philippine area of the subject land. The Brgy. Cantandoy, Palompon, an action may be brought prayed of this Honorable (6) Maximo Sanico – Book No. LXIV through the undersigned currency. The area of land said house owned by the Leyte. The said case was fur- to remove such cloud or to Court, after consideration of 644 Int. 8 Bonifacio Serrano, Series of 2018 counsel, unto this Honorable reflected in the afore-men- Heirs of Florencia Gopio is ther referred to the Office of quiet the title. In such action, the issues involved, THAT: Libis Q.C. NOW, THEREFORE, Court, respectfully allege tioned Tax Declaration No. built just behind the house the Lupong Tagapamayapa the competent court is tasked 1. After due trial hear- Explanation defendants, PATRICIO GO- and aver that: 08-31019-00276 R13 is 474 of Remedios Villanueva of the said barangay. How- to determine the respective ing, JUDGMENT be ren- I hereby CERTIFY PIO, NATIVIDAD GOPIO, 1. Plaintiff REMEDIOS square meters, more or less, Lagutom, one of the Heirs ever, further conciliation at rights of the complainant dered in favor of plaintiffs, that copies of the foregoing VICTORIA GOPIO SMITH, VILLANUEVA LAGUTOM and particularly described as of Maximo Villanueva; the Office of the Lupong and the other claimants, not declaring them the rightful COMPLAINT are furnished and ALEJANDRO GOPIO, is of legal age, Filipino citi- follows, to wit: 8. Plaintiffs, by them- Tagapamayapa failed to only to place things in their and true owners of the entire to the above-named persons are hereby summoned zen, married and resident of Tax Declaration No. selves and thru their pre- prosper, hence, a certification proper places, and to make area of Cadastral Lot No. at their addresses above- and required to file with Brgy. Cantandoy, Palompon, 08-31019-00276 R13 decessors-in-interest, have to file action was issued by the claimant, who has no 10428-P Cad 519-D, located indicated by registered mail the Municipal Trial Court, Leyte, Philippines, She is “A certain parcel of been in actual prior physical the said Office to the herein rights to said immovable, at Brgy. Cantandoy, Palom- as evidence by the Registry Palompon, Leyte, their an- one of the heirs of Maximo residential land situated in possession of the subject plaintiffs. A copy of the certi- respect and not disturb the pon, Leyte being the heirs Receipts hereto appended swer to the Complaint filed Villanueva, being one of the Brgy. Cantandoy, Palompon, property in the concept of fication to file action is hereto one so entitled, but also for of Maximo Villaneva and due to the distance of the against them in the instant surviving children of the lat- Leyte, covered under Tax an absolute owner for more attached to make an integral the benefit of both, so that no other; place involved. case within SIXTY (60) DAYS ter. Plaintiff REMEDIOS VIL- Declaration No. 08-31019- than forty (40) years. They part hereof and marked as whoever has the right will 2. After trial on the (Sgd.) MARICRIS from the date of the last LANUEVA LAGUTOM has 00276 R13, bounded on the have been in open, con- Annex “K”. A Supplemental see every cloud of doubt merits, an ORDER be is- GASPAN publication of this Summons capacity to sue and be sued North, by Lot 10428-Part; tinuous, notorious exclusive, Certificate to File Action was over the property dissipated, sued directing the defen- VERIFICATION / and serving copy thereof to that she maybe served with on the South by Lot 4311; and peaceful physical pos- then issued on March 20, and he can thereafter fear- dants to vacate the subject CERTIFICATION OF the plaintiffs through their summons, pleading, orders on the East, by Provincial session of the subject land 2018 by the same Lupon as lessly dissipated, and he can property; remove all the NON-FORUM counsel, Atty. Donna Villa and other papers relative to Road; and on the West, by in this case, including the evidenced by Annex “L” as thereafter fearlessly intro- improvements built therein, SHOPPING M. Gaspan-Cerna. the instant case at her resi- Lot 4857, declared under residential house of Plain- hereto appended to make an duce the improvements he and surrender its possession I, REMEDIOS V. Let this Summons be dence in Brgy. Cantandoy, the name of Villanueva, tiff Remedios Villanueva integral part hereof.; may desire, as well as use, in favor of the plaintiffs and LAGUTOM, of legal age, published once a week for Palompon, Leyte; Maximo, containing an area Lagutom now and all the Re-statement of the and even abuse the property the Heirs of Maximo Villan- Filipino, married, and resi- TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE 2. Plaintiff is duly au- of 474 square meters, more or improvements built therein, Plaintiff’s Causes of Action as he deems fit. ueva, and enjoining all the dent of Brgy. Cantandoy, WEEKS in a newspaper of thorized by the other sur- less, with an assessed value and exercised over the same First Cause of Action In the instant case, the Heirs of Florencia Gopio to Palompon, Leyte, after hav- general circulation in the viving children of Maximo at Php19,660.00. all attributes of ownership, The plea for the Re- defendants claim that they refrain from doing any act ing been duly sworn to in ac- Philippines. Villanueva to institute the Hereto appended is a including the payment of covery of Possession of Ca- have a Deed of Sale over disturbing the peaceful pos- cordance with law do hereby Likewise, plaintiffs, instant case. The other sur- copy of Tax Declaration No. realty taxes over Cadastral dastral the portion of land that they session and enjoyment of the depose and say; shall at their expense send viving children of Maxi- 08-31019-00276 R13 to make Lot No. 10428-P Cad.519 – D Lot No. 10428-P Cad. have occupied. However, Heirs of Maximo Villanueva; 1. That I am the plain- a copy of this Summons mo Villanueva are: JOSE an integral part hereof and by the Plaintiff Remedios Vil- 519-D they could not exactly pin- 3. After trial on the tiff and the duly authorized together with a copy of the I, VILLANUEVA, of legal marked as Annex “B”; lanueva Lagutom are hereto The plaintiffs hereby point if the land described in merits, an ORDER be issued attorney-in-fact of the other Complaint by registered age, Filipino Citizen, mar- 5.1 Originally, dur- attached to make an integral replead and incorporate all the purported Deed of Sale is directing the defendants Heirs of Maximo Villanueva mail at the last known ad- ried, and resident of Brgy. ing the lifetime of Maximo part hereof and marked as the allegations in the forego- the same land that the pres- to pay to the plaintiffs the in the above-entitled case dress of the defendants, Taberna, Palompon, Leyte; Villanueva of Barangay Annex “E”, “F” and “G”; ing paragraphs in support of ently occupied. Defendants following: for RECOVERY OF POSES- PATRICIO GOPIO, NA- PRIMITIVA V. LUBIANO, Cantandoy, Palompon, 9. The late Florencia their first cause of action and for a considerable Length of a. MORAL DAM- SION OF REAL PROPERTY TIVIDAD GOPIO, VICTO- of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Leyte, he acquired title over Gopio entered the subject further allege THAT: time was not able to register AGES, in an amount which AND QUIETING OF TITLE RIA GOPIO SMITH, and married, and resident of the afore-described land and portion of land of Cadastral In the case at bar, the the purported Deed of Sale should not be less than ONE OF LAND WITH PRAYER ALEJANDRO GOPIO. Brgy. Cantandoy, Palom- declared the entire property Lot No. 10428-P Cad. 519-D plaintiffs most humbly reit- before the appropriate land HUNDRED THOUSAND FOR PAYMENT OF AT- WITNESS the Honor- pon, Leyte; PRIMITIVO under his name since 1974 without permission and by erate that as shown above, agency or even caused for PESOS (Php100,000.00). TORNEY’S FEES, LITIGA- able DELIA P. NOEL -BER- I, VILLANUEVA, of legal under Tax Declaration No. tolerance of the late Maximo they are the co-owners of the annotation of the same b. ATTORNEY’S TION EXPENSES, AND TULFO, Presiding Judge age, Filipino, married and 9763 (where there was yet Villanueva in the latter part the entire property subject in the concerned tax decla- FEES, in an amount which DAMAGES; of this Court, this 24th day resident of Brgy. Taberna, no cadastral survey of sub- of the 80’s; of this litigation by rights ration. Defendants did not should not be less than FIF- 2. That I have caused of May, 2019 at Palompon, Palompon, Leyte; ESTELITA ject land) and particularly 10. Maximo Villan- of succession. They are even pay realty taxes on TY THOUSAND PESOS the preparation and subse- Leyte, Philippines. V. GULANE, of legal age, Fil- described as follows, to wit: ueva died intestate on May the heirs of Maximo Vil- the land that they currently (PHP 50,000.00) and THREE quent filing of the foregoing (Sgd.) MARIA IRENE ipino Citizen, married, and Tax Declaration No. 20, 2007 at Palompon, Leyte. lanueva, plaintiffs’ father. occupied. Thus, this claim THOSAND PESOS (PHP Complaint, which I have ROMERO-LEGASPI resident of Brgy. Cantandoy, 9763 Upon his death, his children, Plaintiffs, by themselves and by defendants over the land 3,000.00) for every court ap- fully read and understood; Clerk of Court II Palompon, Leyte; RUBEN “A certain parcel of namely: JOSE I. VILLAN- thru their predecessors-in- in question affects title of the pearance of counsel; 3. That I warrant that Copy furnished: I. VILLANUEVA, of legal coconut land situated in UEVA, PRIMITIVA V. LU- interest, were in actual, open plaintiffs to the disputed c. LITIGATION EX- all the allegations contained 1. Atty. DONNA VIL- age, Filipino, married, and Cantandoy, Palompon, BIANO, PRIMITIVO I. VIL- continuous, notorious, and property in this case. Hence, PENSES, in an amount therein are true and correct LA M. GASPAN-CERNA resident of Brgy. Tinubdan, Leyte, covered under Tax LANUEVA, REMEDIOS V. physical possession of the the removed of such cloud is which should not be less to my best personal knowl- 2. PATRICIO GOPIO Palompon, Leyte, and FELI- Declaration No. 9763, LAGUTOM, ESTELITA V. entire subject property since just appropriate. than FIFTY THOUSAND edge or based on authentic 3. NATIVIDAD GO- PE I. VILLANUEVA, of legal bounded on the North, by GULANE, REBEN I. VIL- 1974 or even earlier until the Third Cause of Action PESOS (PHP 50,000.00) records; PIO age, Filipino, married, and Hilario Alayon; on the East LANUEVA, and FELIPE discovery of the actual en- The plea for Attorney’s Fee, The plaintiffs further 4. I hereby certify that: 4. VICTORIA GOPIO resident of Brgy. Cantandoy, by Silvestre Longcanaya; I. VILLANUEVA, became croachment of the portion of other Expenses and Moral pray for such other relief a. have not filed any SMITH Palompon, Leyte, Philip- on the South, by Enrique the co-owners of the above- the subject land constitution Damages and remedies which this other case involving the 5. ALEJANDRO GO- pines. Copy of the Special Lo-an; and on the West, by described property by he- an area of 61 square meters, The plaintiffs hereby Honorable Court may deem same facts and parties in PIO Power of Attorney, showing Florencio Espina, declared reditary succession; taking more or less, by the Heirs of replead and incorporate all consistent with law, justice any court, tribunal, or quasi- EV Mail Aug. 26- Sept. that REMEDIOS VILLAN- under the name of Maximo peaceful possession and Florencia Gopio, thru Joebel the allegations in the forego- and equity. judicial agency; 1, & 2- 8, 2019 UEVA LAGUTOM is autho- Villanueva, containing an enjoyment of the same. In Abayon and Maricel Gumi- ing paragraphs in support of 27 March 2018, Palom- b. To the best of my SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2019 11

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Dead sea turtle found; Tacloban is Best Booth grand slam dynamite fishing to blame winner in 30th Phil. Travel Mart TACLOBAN CITY – A dead sea diately buried after an investiga- turtle, believed to be a victim of tion was conducted. TACLOBAN CITY – Congratu- dynamite fishing (badil), was Bureau of Fisheries and lations to Tacloban City for found in Brgy. Cabuntngaan, Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 8 re- bagging the Best Booth Award Tarangnan, Samar on Wednes- gional director Juan Albaladejo – Grand Slam Hall of Famer dur- day, September 5. warned the public against slaugh- ing the 30th Philippine Travel Said sea turtle was found life- tering sea turtles, even dead ones, Mart (PMT), with the awarding less by a fisherman near the shores which are considered endangered. ceremony happening last Sep- while he was catching shrimps. “Any person caught tember 1, 2019 at the SMX Con- It weighs approximately 30- slaughtering even dead turtles vention Center Manila, Mall of 40 kilograms, 120 centimeters long may be imprisoned for up to 25 Asia Complex, Pasay City. and 68 centimeters wide. The Pro- years, and will be fined of Php For three consecutive years vincial Fisheries Office of Samar 200,000, including catching now, Tacloban City is always the said its carapace was intersected, and holding of endangered sea PMT’s Best Booth awardee (cities exposing its internal organs. turtles,” he stressed. By Marie & municipality category). The city also got the Best Choice Award. The marine turtle was imme- Tonette Marticio A collage of photos showcasing the winning Tacloban City booth. (Photos Proud, upon learning of the by N. Montejo & CTO) achievement, Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez congratulated and nation assets of the city to mention: also displayed and offered food thanked the team responsible be- the Sto. Niño Church (religious tasting of Tacloban’s best foods, hind the success of the event, saying: place for Taclobanons spirituality); delicacies and local wine (lechon, “congratulations and thank you the Sto. Niño Shrine, which houses tuba, moron, binagol, sagmani, City Team for a job well done.” the icons, gifts and tokens given to pastillas, cookies and many more). Accordingly, the Tacloban then First Lady Madam Imelda Ro- Furthermore, Tacloban is City Booth depicted the four ele- mualdez Marcos by world leaders; also a festival-destination with ments of nature, namely, earth, air, and the famous San Juanico Bridge, its Sangyaw Parade of Lights, its fire and water, as shown in every which connects the islands of Leyte month-long festivities every fiesta post of the booth, said City Tour- and Samar, as inaugurated by then month of June; and the Grand ism Officer Bardot Atillo, adding President Ferdinand Marcos in 1974. Santa Cruzan every end of May. that the city’s theme on earth, fire, As Tacloban City’s geographi- The city, in addition, has 300 water and air elements showcases cal land location is surrounded accommodation facilities ranging the tourist attractions of the city, by water, it is also blessed abun- from hotels, hostels, pension and This is how the dead sea turtle looked like when it was found by fishermen. highlighted by the remnants of dantly with agricultural food lodging houses. Several restau- (Photo by Mark Palomas) the strongest typhoon in history, products and seafoods, which are Yolanda, having converted to reasonably priced. Thus, the booth see TACLOBAN p. 9 tourist destinations such places as ADVERTISE WITH EV MAIL the shipwreck M/V Eva Jocelyn in Contact Nos. (053) 561-0809 / Mobile No. 0928-554-9820 Anibong; the Monumental Flame located at the Astrodome; and the Emails: [email protected] OR [email protected] San Isidro ES receives new Holy Cross where thousands of Address: Hermosilla Drive, District 28, Ormoc City Yolanda victims are buried. It likewise showcases the desti- bldg. from Congw. Lucy

Tacloban LGU opens ‘bagsakan’ center in northern part of city TACLOBAN CITY – In order to accommodate farmers from the northern villages and sidewalk vendors displaced by road clear- ing operations, the city govern- ment here has recently opened a public market at the City Hall North Extension grounds in The brand new school building for San Isidro Elementary School stand tall, Brgy. 106, Sto. Niño. proud and sturdy. (Photo grabbed from the City Government of Ormoc The “Taboan ha Norte Taclo- Facebook page) ban” will serve as a ‘bagsakan’ or trading point in the northern ORMOC CITY MAYOR Richard almost the same as ang oras nila part of the city where the govern- I. Gomez represented Congress- sa balay. So teach them the best ment and non-government orga- woman Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez that you can give them... Kinah- nizations resettlement sites for of the 4th District of Leyte during anglan moabot ang panahon nga Supertyphoon Yolanda (Haiyan) the turnover ceremony of the new ang tanang mga bata ug tanan nga survivors are located. two-storey four-classroom school mga lumulupyo diri sa Ormoc At least 9,000 families live in building at San Isidro Central City, mag-improve ang kinabuhi. said resettlement sites, according School on September 2, 2019. Dili na pwede na magsugod ta to the City Housing and Commu- Joining him were City Councilor pagkabata pobre, pag-abot sa nity Development Office. Nolito M. Quilang (Chairman, pagkatiguwang pobre lang gi- They will also have their Committee on Education) and hapon. We will all strive to give market day every Saturday of the Leyte 4th District Engineer Lino everybody a better life and it will week from 4 to 6 in the morning. Francisco Gonzales. have to start sa education. Edu- The City Government also Accordingly, the budget for cation will remain a priority sa intends to make other government the construction of the building, ako administrasyon,” said MRG and health services available in the which was about Php 11.77 mil- during his inspirational message city hall extension for the conve- lion was sourced out from the con- to his audience at San Isidro ES. nience of the resettled communities. gressional office. The construction He also has but one request Meanwhile, Mayor Alfred started sometime in December to the teachers, that is, “As teach- Romualdez has also turned over 2018 with the Department of Pub- ers, please always give your best. farm hand tractors and market lic Works and Highways-Fourth Tudlu-i og maayo ang atong mga stalls to farmer associations here. Leyte District (DPWH-4th LED) bata because I want na ang atong OIC market superintendent as the implementing agency. mga bata, as they grow up, mag- Joel Bugho said the program aims Top photo shows the very clean and brand new Bagsakan Center while bot- “It is important na tudluan improve sila sa ilahang kinabuhi to boost agricultural productivity tom photo shows Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez leading the cere- nato og maayo ang atong mga ug maayo ang ilang hunahuna. I and food security in the area. By monial riboon-cutting ceremony to signal the opening of the center. (Photos bata considering that ang hours want them to have a positive out- Marie Tonette Marticio by Tacloban CIO) sa mga bata diri sa eskwelahan is look in life.” By Dailyn Cabarse