VOL. 20 NO. 01 ORMOC CITY P 15.00 at the newsstands JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019 Website address: www.evmailnews.net For feedback/inquiries: e-mail [email protected] Mayor issues CDO vs Beboy’s Catmon poultry By Lalaine Marcos Mayor Goma files libel vs. blogger n Emnas belies closure is ‘politically motivated’ “Paul Farol” ORMOC CITY – Ormoc Mayor A POULTRY that has been Richard Gomez filed a complaint operating in Ormoc City for of cyber-libel against a col- more than nine years now, umnist/blogger this afternoon, January 30, at the prosecutor’s reportedly without a busi- office here for a series of articles ness permit and necessary posted on the website “GetReal- licenses, has been issued Philippines” and the personal a Cease and Desist Order Facebook account of the writer. Ruel Cañete of the City Administrator’s Office posts the CDO on the post by (CDO) in the morning of Facing the complaint is Paul the gate of the poultry in Catmon, reportedly owned by the Ormoc AOG, Inc. Farol, a former columnist of the Friday, February 1, 2019. Daily Tribune, whom the mayor The poultry, located in Brgy. says wrote a series of defamatory Catmon, is owned by former and libelous articles after he vis- Tacloban in good hands Ormoc mayor Eric Codilla. They ited Ormoc City and was hosted now have applied for a “new” by the Codilla family, his political business permit for AOG Enter- opponents. despite Mayor’s absence prises. The said writer, in his person- The CDO was served by al Facebook account, posted about the City Administrator’s Office his visit to Ormoc City in January represented by Ruel Cañete, OIC 15 and 16 and posted pictures Business, Permits, and Licensing where he posed with members of Officer Joel Mendoza and Aida the Codilla family. Paul Farol, before he started writing Kiamco, and witnessed by Sang- Mayor Gomez, in his affida- a series of articles discrediting Mayor guniang Barangay Member (SBM) vit-complaint, said that the online Richard Gomez, came to Ormoc and Ma. Theresa Mabilangan. was hosted by the Codilla family as The copy of the CDO was see GOMEZ p. 6 seen in this screenshot. furnished to the barangay and was received by the Barangay Secretary Cecile Malinao; another copy was posted on the concrete ... while Councilor Vince Rama files post at the entrance of the poultry farm since nobody came to meet libel vs. Raul “Boy” Dinoy ORMOC CITY councilor Vincent Espinosa in an interview with the LGU party; and, another copy Rama has also filed a case of libel Kaugop Radio. was served on the residence of and/or cyber-libel against Raul Dinoy said this reportedly Eric Codilla in Aunubing Street. “Boy” Dinoy, the president of happened in a Christmas Party of The staff of the Tacloban City Cooperatives Development and Livelihood Assistance That the poultry has been the District 4 senior citizens, senior citizens, where Rama was Office (CCDLAO) headed by Ruena Mate presented to Mayor Cristina G. Romualdez operating without a business after he claimed Rama of call- not invited. Rama is the chairman the awards recently received by the office during the Cooperative Development permit was discovered by the ing him a drug pusher and one of the SP committee for senior Authority Gawad Parangal. Tacloban City was given the Hall of Fame Award after the CCDLAO was recognized as Best Performing LGU Cooperative Office in the see POULTRY p. 6 who received money from the self-confessed drug lord Kerwin see RAMA p. 6 country by CDA for three consecutive years. Mayor Romualdez was also named as the “Cooperative Champion” Awardee during the said event. Photo from the FB page of Cristina Gonzales Romualdez TACLOBAN CITY (PNA) - The capital since 2016, is the daughter city government here has assured of Jose Mari Gonzales, 76, a former that services have not been inter- actor and congressman. rupted despite the reported fre- She is the wife of this town’s quent absence of Mayor Cristina former mayor Alfred Romualdez, Gonzales-Romualdez at the city who is running unopposed in this hall since late last year. year’s mid-term elections. STERLING No job has been pending She has decided to retire from INSURANCE CO., INC even if the former actress-turned- politics “to take care of their chil- RICE NO LIMIT!!! mayor is not always around, City dren and focus on being a wife.” information office chief, Maria The official has served nine years ... and more Filipino favorites “We go further to Lumen Tabao, told reporters on as city councilor and three years serve you better” Wednesday. as the city’s chief executive. MILAGRINA “Some people have been Vice Mayor Jerry Yaokasin For your non-life insurance speculating that she’s always ab- said he has not seen the mayor needs, visit us at: RESTAURANT sent because she’s not very active “physically” after the fifth com- now with a better and 1ST FLOOR/1ST DOOR on social media recently. Being the memoration program of Super fresher ambiance. L&R [RIVERA BLDG] eldest among siblings, she has to Typhoon Yolanda last year. BONIFACIO ST., DIST. 18, give a lot of attention to her ailing “I haven’t seen her physically Located at ORMOC CITY, LEYTE parents,” Tabao said. since November 8 since we have 134 Real St., Telefax: (053) 560-9776 Gonzales-Romualdez, who Ormoc City has been mayor of the regional see TACLOBAN p. 6 2 JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019 President Duterte ‘not DOH-EV turns over 50 weighing scales feeling well’, skips Barangay Summit to Ormoc public schools ORMOC CITY – The PALO, LEYTE – President anything about it,” she said. Department of Health Rodrigo Duterte skipped DILG Secretary Edu- (DOH), Eastern Visayas, the Barangay Summit on ardo Año thanked the par- in coordination with the Peace and Order in Leyte ticipants for their efforts in Department of Education, Academic Center here on gracing the event. Ormoc City Division, and Friday (Feb. 1). Said Barangay Sum- the Local Government Former Special Assis- mit aimed to provide an Unit of Ormoc, distrib- tant to the President Chris- opportunity to discuss the uted 50 weighing scales, topher “Bong” Go said the Department of Interior and with height-measuring president was not feeling Local Government (DILG’s) sticks, to 50 primary and well so he was not able to programs, plans and ac- elementary schools in travel to Leyte. tivities to eradicate illegal this city on January 31, The president was sup- drugs, criminality, corrup- 2019 (Thursday) with the posed to give a speech to tion and violent extremism Multi-Purpose Hall of over 3,000 village chairs from in the country. the New Ormoc City Hall Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez graced the turnover ceremony of the 50 weighing scales from DOH-Eastern Visayas for use of public schools in his city. Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte “Naniniwala ako na serving as the ceremonial and Samar provinces. kayo ang tunay na instru- distribution venue. ment (CHD). used in enterprises, schools, toring of functionalities, Teresita Briton, a par- mento ng pagbabago da- The DOH team was The weighing scale hospitals, clinics, and sports and maintenance. ticipant who traveled for hil kayo ang tinatawag na headed by two Develop- given to each school is a departments, hence, making The scales, accordingly, four hours from Pintuyan, “little presidents” sa inyong ment Managers / Officers, Health Scale TRWS-200, a it the basic examination de- will greatly help in monitor- Southern Leyte expressed mga barangay,” he said. Suzette B. Arcillas and type of scale that can weigh vice of medical department. ing the rate of malnutrition disappointment on the The summit also served Mae Analyne P. Marquez, the body, at the same time, Each scale costs Php among children in the school, president’s absence. as a venue to discuss na- and two from the Logistics measure the height. It is 7,498.00. The budget was hence, will give stakeholders “We traveled from 3 tional and local issues fac- Support, Fortunato Yubal also said that the scale has a from the DOH alone. The some ideas to further assess a.m. because we wanted to ing barangay governance and Geohnel Cua. All are large weighing range, high government, on the other or find ways in addressing see him so we could air our to newly-elected barangay from the DOH-EV Center accuracy and sensitivity. hand, will be in-charge the aforementioned issue. By concerns regarding our ba- officials in the region. By for Health and Develop- Such type of scale is widely with the inventory, moni- Dailyn Cabarse rangays, but we cannot do Marie Tonette Marticio BFAR, police catch 10 illegal Relocation of Margen 1,990 senior citizens fishers off Eastern Samar waters NHA beneficiaries to receive 500-peso Christmas TACLOBAN CITY – Ten caught fishing inside a fishing gift from Ormoc LGU illegal fishers were caught sanctuary in Burunayan Reef start Feb. 12 under the intensified in the same town. ORMOC CITY – A total of citizens. Late afternoon that ORMOC CITY – The Na- in Margen NHA Housing campaign against illegal Also on Wednesday 1,990 qualified senior citi- day, the distribution contin- tional Housing Author- (Phase 2), which consists fishing by the Bureau of (Jan. 30), 8 fishermen were zens were given their annu- ued. Other barangays vis- ity (NHA) recently called of 419 units while 395 Fisheries and Aquatic Re- apprehended using active al year-end cash incentive, ited were barangays Bayog for a Local Inter-agency units were raffled off. sources (BFAR) and the gears and without permits also known as Christmas (with 65 senior citizens), Committee (LIAC) meet- The beneficiaries come Eastern Samar Police. in Brgy. Rawis and Tikling Cash Gift, of Php 500.00 Cagbuhangin (with 141 se- ing on January 29, 2019 from Batuan (7 families), PCI Jerome Camacho, in Dolores, Eastern Samar. from the City Government nior citizens), and Catmon at the City Vice Mayor’s Alegria (8 families), Punta Guiuan PNP chief, said that on PCI Rommel Cesista, of Ormoc on January 31, (with 141 senior citizens). Office Conference Room (16 families), Linao (123 Thursday (Jan. 31) two fisher- Dolores PNP Chief,said they 2019 (Thursday). Accordingly, there are to discuss updates on the families), and Naungan men identified as Armado Ga- were conducting seaborne The first batch of the dis- 18,000 qualified senior citi- Margen NHA Housing. (240 families). A series juman and Joseph Igot, both patrol with Bantay Dagat tribution that day happened zens in total for now. As SP Member Benjamin of meetings were done residents of Brgy. Sulangan, personnel when they caught at 8:00 in the morning at the per City Councilor Vincent S. Pongos, Jr., the Com- afterwards. Guiuan, Eastern Samar were the suspects in the act of us- New Ormoc City Hall lobby L. Rama, Php 9-million has mittee Chairman on Zon- It was also mentioned ing illegal fishing gears. where a total of 1,391 senior been allotted for the senior ing, Housing and Land previously, in the many The suspects were iden- citizens from Districts 1-29 citizens’ annual cash gifts. Use, presided over the meetings that took place, NOW SHOWING !!! tified as Leonel Tomenio, were accommodated. These The government has also meeting. that the water supply will Vic Bedico, Omay Plana districts were the closest to been giving birthday gifts Present during the be provided by a private STAR THEATER and four other fishermen, the city proper so the senior to senior citizens amount- meeting were personnel company, and not by OR- all residents of Brgy. Rawis, citizens were asked to come ing to Php 1,500.00 each; from NHA, ORWASA, WASA. The beneficiaries Can-avid, Eastern Samar. to the New Ormoc City Hall and for 2019, Php 27-million LEYECO V, City Health were also made aware of Confiscated from the for the distribution. has been budgeted for all Department, Department the contract between the suspects were their pump Meanwhile, senior cit- the senior citizen birthday of Social Welfare and De- homeowners’ associa- boats and fishing gears izens living in far-flung celebrators this year. velopment Office, En- tion and the said private worth Php 120,000. barangays were visited by The government is doing vironment and Natural company. BFAR 8 Regional Direc- city government officials this to somehow help and Resources Department, As for the electric tor Juan Albaladejo lauded together with the staff from support the senior citizens City Planning, and some power connection, the said accomplishments. the City Treasurer’s Office. in buying their maintenance barangay officials and beneficiaries have applied “This action is necessary There, they were given their medicines and other needs. beneficiaries. for electric connectivity. and is not the cause of the rise cash incentives. The distribution started According to the Se- However, some require- of fish prices. Both the com- The first barangay vis- early November. The city nior Community Rela- ments were found to be mercial and municipal fishers ited that day was Barangay government is targeting to tions Officer of NHA, the were to be primarily blamed Concepcion where 131 qual- have the distribution done raffle for units was done see MARGEN because of their bad fishing ified senior citizens were before the start of this year’s last year 2018 for the units NHA p. 10 NEXT SHOWING: practices that really affected living. Next was Barangay election campaign. By Dai- the fish stocks,” he explained. Cabulihan with 121 senior lyn Cabarse TBA He then urged the fishermen to shift from *Scheduled showings fish hunters to fish farm- are subject to change ers through provision and without notice” hopefully leading to de- FOR INQUIRIES: velopment of a sustainable CALL TEL NOS. fisheries enterprise.By Ma- 561-6445; 255-3273 rie Tonette Marticio

ESE AUTOPARTS ENTERPRISES Tel. No. 255-4191; 561-9754 Fax No. (053) 255-4573 Dealer of parts and accessories of TOYOTA, ISUZU, MITSUBISHI, VOLKSWAGEN, GMC (6X6), KIA CERES, NISSAN, MAZDA, JEEP, FORD FIERA JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019 3 Babaye sikop sa buy-bust Seguridad sa pantalan ORMOC CITY – Sikop sa police station 1 (PS1) gipan- Laboratory sa PRO-8 aron mga awtoridad ang 30 anyus gulohan ni Ch. Insp. Joel Ta- mahiling, ug ang mga gidu- nga babaye nga pila kaad- lagon, nilusad sa buy-bust dahang shabu makuhaan mas gipahugtan law na nilang gipanid-an operation ala una pasado ug chemical analysis. human nitumaw ang pan- sa kaadlawon, Pebrero 1. Matud sa imporma- ORMOC CITY – Mas gipa- pasahero, ug sa mga barko. awtoridad sa mga pasahero galan niini nga nagdespatsar Didto na nadakpan ang sus- syun nakuha sa EV Mail, hugtan pa karon ang segur- Nitambong ang taga Roble nga mosayo ug adto sa pan- ug gidiling drugas. pek, dihang nibaligya siyag nilutaw daw ang pangalan idad sa pantalan human sa Shipping Lines, 2GO, Ocean talan alang sa inspeksiyun. Ang target sa City Drug osa ka gamay nga pakite sa sa suspek ning uwahing nahitabong pagpamomba Jet, ug Jomalia Shipping. Dili makasulod ang pasa- Enforcement Unit (CDEU) gidudahang shabu ngadto mga adlaw nga nalambigit didto sa Jolo, Sulu ug sa Gipasabot ni Capt. hero kun walay ikapakita mao si Mae Quintana, lu- sa nagtakuban nga pulis. sa iligal nga drugas, didto Zamboanga City ning uwa- Eduardo de Luna Jr., Dep- nga ticket. mad nga taga Barugo, Leyte Nakuha gikan sa pos- na gipanid-an sa kapulisan, hing mga adlaw. uty Commander sa Coast Nasayran hasta ang ug kasamtangang nagpuyo esyun sa suspek ang buy- dihang natino nga tinuod Niadtong nainterbiyu Guard Eastern Visayas gate sa pantalan nga agia- sa District 28, Hermosilla bust money, lima ka pakite ang impormasyun, didto sa EV Mail si Port Police ug station commander nan sa mga trak, may K9 Drive. sa gidudahang shabu, ug na gikasa ang buy-bust Commander Ch. Insp. Jun- sa Coast Guard Western unit sab. Ang mga trak de Ang CDEU nga gipan- ubang mga ebedensiya. Si operation nga nagresulta sa dy Mantos, siya niingon Leyte, unsa ang mga an- karga nga isakay sa barko, gulohan ni Sr. Insp. Franklin Quintana gidala sa taga pagkasikop niini. Ni Paul nga ang higpit nga seguri- gayan himuon aron map- ipasimhot gihapon sa mga Romeo Parangan, sa abag sa PS1, didto sa PNP Crime Libres dad sa pantalan dili bag-o, analipdan ang mga pasahe- iro aron pagseguro nga wa- bisan sa wala pa mahitabo ro hasta na ang barko batok lay kargang bomba o kaha ang pagpamomba didto sa sa mga daotang tawo. Mag mga sangkap. Nakahinabi Mt. Carmel Cathedral sa butang ug mga K9 unit ang sab sa EV Mail si PO1 King Gikawat nga motor nakit-an na Jolo, naka alert status na PCG sa pantalan, ipasim- Cagas sa Port Police nga ang pier lukop nasud. Ang hot sa ilang mga iro ang nagkanayun, kining mga ORMOC CITY – Enero 22, Ang police station 1 sa estasyun ang sakyanan, mga sakyanan mosulod sa mga bagahe sa pasahero motor banca nga biyaheng nidangup sa kapulisan si (PS1), nipaalarma dayun ug gitugyan nila sa tag-iya pantalan susihon ug maayo sa dili pa sila mosulod sa Camotes ilang adtoon ang Nestor Rebato, 25 anyus ug sa mga estasyun sa OCPO nga si Gubantes human sa mga guwardiya. passenger terminal area. Sa mga nagdumala aron sab taga barangay San Pablo, aron makatabang pagka- nipresenta sa mga papeles Enero 29, ang Philip- sulod sa terminal, anaay X- tudloan unsa ang angayan kay ang motorsiklo nga plag sa sakyanan, pero nga siya gyud ang tag-iya. pine Coast Guard Western ray machine nga mosihag himuon para sa seguri- iyang gisakyan nawagtang. negatibo. Enero 28, pasado Ang intelligence op- Leyte nagpatawag ug tigum sa mga bagahe ug lawas sa dad sa mga pasahero. Ang Ang motor osa ka Ka- alas diyes sa buntag, osa eratives sa PS1 gipalihuk sa mga representante sa pasahero kun may makita dungguanan sa banca para wasaki, kolor pula, gipark- ka impormante ang nipa- aron masubay kinsa ang mga shipping lines aron nga kontrabando, masita Camotes toa na sa reclama- ing duol sa osa ka tindahan hibawo sa mga awtoridad nikawat sa sakyanan, ning hisgotan ang mga lakang dayun sa mga guwardiya. tion area sa Alegria. Ni Paul sa ilang dapit, tungang gabii nga may osa ka motor gibi- paghimo sa balita wala para sa seguridad sa mga Nag-awhag ang mga Libres sa maong petsa. Kompiyan- yaan, kilid sa covered court pa sila mohatag sa kalam- sa ang reklamante nga way sa barangay Licuma. boan sa pakisusi. Sa sa- manghilabot sa sakyanan, Ang police station 3 mang higayun, ang mga apan nianang alas kuatro na (PS3), nipahibawo sa PS1, awtoridad nipahinumdum sa kaadlawon, iyang gisusi ug ang kapulisan sa esta- sa mga tag-iyag motor nga ang motor, wala na. Na- syun nagsusi, didto ilang mag igmat gyud aron dili kulbaan si Rebato, kay ang nadeskubrehan nga ang makawat ang sakyanan. motor iya sa hinigugma nga motor mao na ang gisum- Wala isalikway kun mak- si Jemalyn Gubantes nga bong ni Rebato. May tahap agawas gani sa boundary gipagamit lamang kaniya. ang mga pulis nga gitapi- sa siyudad ang kinawat nga Gipangita nila ang sakyanan gan una ang sakyanan gi- sakyanan, gamiton kini sa pero wala kini igkita, didto huwat nga wa nay check daotan o kaha ibaligya. Ni na nila gipaabot sa pulis. point sa kalsada. Gidala nila Paul Libres Motor nibangga sa trak de karga, drayber patay

ORMOC CITY – Patay ang Arino, taga barangay Libjo, nitipas ug gitombok niini Si Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez personal nga nag-inspeksyon sa mga niabot nga osa ka drayber ug motor Merida Leyte, ug osa ka ang trak resulta sa pag- sports equipment nga gamiton karong umaabot nga EVRAA 2019 dinhi sa Ormoc. dihang nibangga kini sa kolektor sa lending. kaparok sa ulo sa drayber gikasugat nga trak nga Ang trak de karga gi- sa unahan nga bahin sa trak, kargado ug tubo nga mo- maneho ni Alberto Ducalang, ug nabuak kini. paingon sa HISUMCO sa 42 anyus ug taga barangay Si Ducalang nitahan sa Ginang nga na ‘hit and run’, bana nanawagan Montebello, Kananga. Hibunawon ning siyudad. iyang kaugalingon sa mga aw- Ang traffic division na- Naabtan sa mga awtoridad toriodad. Matud ni PO2 Mana- sa drayber nga tabangan sila sa gasto kadawat ug alarma ala una ang makaluluoy nga kahim- tad dali nilang napahibawo sa hapon sa Enero 28 gikan tang sa drayber nga si Sayas ang pamilya sa biktima bahin ORMOC CITY – Ginang ang nakabangga nga saky- pero negatibo. sa pipila ka mga tawo sa nga nabuak ang ulo ug ang sa iyang gidangatan. nga nasaghiran ug osa ka anan ug wa say nakakuha Enero 29 sa buntag na- barangay Valencia bahin sa motor didto napasok ilawum Sa datus nga nakuha Toyota Innova, kolor silver sa numero sa plaka kay dali kahinabi sa EV Mail ang hitabo. Ang hepe, Ch. Insp. sa trak de karga. sa EV Mail gikan sa traffic gray, alas kuatro sa hapon sa kining nisibat. hepe sa Merida Police, si Shevert Alvin Machete, Sa inbistigasyun na- division, mas daghan gyud Enero 28, pero ang drayber Nasayran si Mrs. Lipar Sr. Insp. Joel Clitar, polong nimando kang PO2 Dante sayran ang trak maghatud sa aksidente sa kalsad mga igo lang nihunong makadi- ang nagdrayeb sa iyang mo- niya nga wala gyoy dray- Manatad ug mga kaubanan ug tubo sa intusan ug nag- motor ang nalambigit, busa yot, human nikaratel ug torsiklo, kay gihatud niini ber nga nitahan sa ilang pagsusi. Pag abot sa mga subay kini sa insakto nga sila nipahinumdum pag padagan sa sakyanan. ang higala nga si Joseph estasyun. pulis sa lugar, didto pa ang linya, sa diha na kini sa usab sa mga drayber nga Kini nahitabo didto sa Sultan nga taga Libertad. Enero 30 sa buntag, trak de karga, samtang ang Valencia tungod mismo sa mag igmat ug mag amping barangay Libertad, ang bik- Sa diha na sila sa sityu gisusi ang buhatan sa traf- drayber gialirongan kini sa National High School, may sila sa pagmaneho aron tima giila nga si Marycorbe Coob, nasaghiran sila sa fic division, kun may ka- mga tawo nga patay na, usa ka motor nga gikasu- malayo sa desgrasya. Ni Lipar, 46 anyus, minyu ug tulin nga Toyota Innova, sayuran naba sila kinsa nailhan nga Marvin Sayas y gat tulin ang dagan kalit Paul Libres taga Camp Downes ning resulta sa pagkatumba sa ang drayber ug tag-iya ba siyudad. Ang biktima na- motor ug nalamba sa kal- kaha sa sakyanan, tubag sa kaagum ug mga bon-og sada ang ginang. Si Sultan duty officer si PO3 Willard sa lawas tungod sa hitabo wala magrabehi ang angul Collera, hangtud karon wa ug anaa karon naadmit sa tug-an ni PO2 Manatad. gyoy nisurender nga dray- OSPA-FMC. Ang bana si Nihunong kadiyot ang na- ber sa ilang buhatan. Si JOHNNY taga BOHOL nibalhin ug sa CEBU na siya nag eskwela... Arsenio Lipar nga nakahin- kasaghid nga sakyanan, Nakigkoordinasyun Maestro: OK class today we will use “AMONG” in a sentence... ikaw TEBAN use abi ning tagsulat nipaabot nagtuo ang mga nakasaksi na ang mga awtoridad AMONG in a sentence. sa hanyu ngadto sa drayber nga dalhun sa drayber ang sa barangay kun anaa ba Teban: AMONG the flowers I like sampaguita is the best. o kaha sa tag-iya sa saky- mga naangul, pero sayup silay CCTV dapit sa na- Maestro: Very good, ikaw Makoy use AMONG in a sentence. anan nga mopakita kanila, kay nipatoratoy sa kinig hitaboan kay dako kinig Makoy: AMONG the animals the carabao is the best. kay tuyo ra gud unta ni Mr. padagan sa sakyanan. ayuda aron masubay nila Maestro: Very good! Ikaw JOHNNY use AMONG in a sentence. Lipar nga magpatabang sa Matud ni PO2 Manatad ang plaka sa sakyanan. Si Johnny: (nakuratan) Ha? Unsa to sir? gasto sa tambalanan. nga ila na gipahibawo ang Mr. Lipar subli nanawa- Maestro: Natulog diay ka Johnny? Use AMONG in a sentence!! Si PO2 Dante Manatad, mga buhatan sa pulis sa gan sa tag-iya sa sakyanan Johnny: AMONG....AMONG...AMONG to Sir no? AMONG KAMOTE SA BOHOL ang inbistigador nga na- silingan nga lungsud sama nga makig-alayun kaniya, GIBOKBOK! hinabi sa EV Mail, niingon sa Merida ug Isabel, pama- aron matabangan siya sa Source: https://bisayaphilippines.blogspot.com sa ilang pagresponde sa sin may mosurender nga obligasyun sa tambalanan. hitabo wala na nila maapsi drayber sa ilang estasyun, Ni Paul Libres 4 JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019

Bigger things than The narrative of politics faith

THE INTERNET is all agog about “poli- THE WORD, ‘narrative’, today has ac- tics, political motivations and political quired a bad connotation because it now scenarios”. Netizens, real and fake, con- is made to refer to attempts to conform tinue to bash each other from the smallest our views according to a preconceived of “issues” like who’s gwapo and who’s storyline that would already suggest bias not to more lofty matters like obeying the and prejudice. It’s like things are scripted laws and being the better leader. and controlled, and as a consequence ob- Sadly, bigger things like the lack of anti- jectivity is compromised. rabies shots in the whole country is pushed This is especially so in the area of public to the corner. This issue, which affects the opinion where different ideological and po- whole country, did not even merit promi- litical groups defend their views according nent space and headlines until this week. to their ideological and political principles What makes this issue scarier is the fact that and doctrines. fake vaccines are being sold in the country. WORLD CANCER Those concerned simply have to stick Just try to imagine yourself getting bit to the narrative of their ideology and poli- by a dog, then buying fake vaccine. With DAY 2019 tics. Thus, you can have the liberals and the the false sense of security that you have conservatives defending their views ac- been vaccinated, you go around your life cording to the narrative of their ideological EACH YEAR on 4 February, we commemo- wondering why after a day or two, you feel and political position. rate World Cancer Day. It aims to empower and (5) staying safe in the sun. weak, always thirsty. Then, you get blurry Of course, this is a very understandable all of us across the world to show support, One has to know the signs and symp- visions, and gets scared easily. Then, your phenomenon. One sees and understands raise our collective voice, take personal toms of cancer and early detection guidelines mind totally breaks. You don’t recognize things according to how he is, conditioned action and press our governments to do because finding cancer early often makes it your loved ones anymore and you howl as he is by so many factors and elements. more. World Cancer Day is the only day on easier to treat and increase survival. like a dog in pain. Nobody can come near A gospel passage somehow says as much. the global health calendar where people We are to share stories about our own you because you are rabid and highly infec- “The heart speaks out of the abundance of unite and rally under one banner against cancer experiences, communicate with deci- tious. Then, merciful death comes but the the heart.” (Mt 12,34) cancer in a positive and inspiring way. sion-makers, and join support groups to help memory of you in your rabid state will live Unfortunately, the word, ‘narrative’, The theme for 2019 is “I am and I will” make positive change for all people affected in the minds of your loved ones forever. with its negative connotation is also ap- – it is all about your story and your com- by cancer. We should support cancer patients Rabies, according to health experts, is an plied by many people today to the Chris- mitment, my story and my commitment. and survivors with the physical and emotion- infection you wouldn’t want to have. And tian faith. They say that because of some We all have relatives and friends who al impacts of cancer even after treatment ends. according to statistics, only one person has people’s faith, they cannot be objective, had cancer. Some survived, while others We should also call on government leaders to ever survived the ordeal of turning rabid. and thus, cannot see the wisdom behind died. The battle against this big “C” con- commit adequate resources to reduce cancer According to the World Health Or- the things like abortion, divorce, same-sex tinues. As a lung disease specialist, the deaths and provide a better quality of life for ganization (WHO), the signs of rabies in marriage, etc. youngest patient I had who succumbed to patients and survivors. human are “After (bite) exposure with a This is, of course, a blatant misconcep- the illness was a father of 5 children who Cancer has been directly linked to rabid animal, initial symptoms of rabies tion of faith, regarding it as one more man- was then 27 years old. It was disheartening certain lifestyle and behaviors – including are of non-specific nature and may be very made ideology and political platform. To be to see a father pass away leaving behind his smoking, poor diet, and lack of physical similar to those of other infectious diseases sure, all man-made ideologies and political very young children. activity – and cancer risk/heredity. It is our including general weakness or discomfort, platforms have many things that can do An estimated 9.5 million people world- duty in the healthcare sector to help dispel fever, or headache. A first specific clinical good to all of us. But they cannot capture wide were expected to die from cancer in rumors and myths that lead to stigma and sign is neuropathic pain or a prickling or everything that is proper to us. To be sure 2018 and about 26,000 cancer deaths a day. discrimination against people with cancer itching sensation at the site of the bite. also, they cannot by themselves bring us to And this number is predicted to grow. in some communities. While the govern- Signs rapidly progress and include cerebral our spiritual and supernatural goal. Under the Department of Health’s ment must encourage schools and work- dysfunction, anxiety, confusion, agitation, Yes, it can be said that the word, ‘nar- (DOH) Philippine Cancer Control Program, places to implement nutrition, physical delirium, abnormal behavior, hallucina- rative’, can also be applied to our Christian the 6 most common cancer sites in men activity, and no smoking policies that help tions, and insomnia. Once clinical signs of faith. But it is a narrative that should not be were lung, liver, colon/rectum, prostate, people adopt healthy habits for life. rabies appear, without intensive care, death understood the way we understand it with stomach and leukemia; while in women, Obesity is increasing nowadays and occurs within 2 weeks after onset of symp- respect to our ideologies and politics, etc. the 6 includes: breast, cervix, lungs, colon/ almost 4% of cancers worldwide are due to toms. There is no treatment available.” The narrative of faith does not control rectum, ovary and liver. excess body weight. It is said that excess body Last April 2018, Food and Drug Ad- and script things the way the narrative of Around the world, communities were weight is responsible for an estimated 544,300 ministration (FDA) has already issued an the ideologies and politics does. It is not encouraged to hold awareness campaigns, cancers, which is about 3.9% of all cancers advisory against fake vaccines being sold in something that is limited to the way the festivals, walks, seminars, public information in the world, according to research by the the country. Apparently it did not have an latter are limited. It has infinite ways of drives and other events to raise awareness American Cancer Society, Imperial College impact because it was just a one-day news. adapting itself to any situation we can find and educate people on how to fight cancer London, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School Two weeks ago, I told our Tacloban- ourselves in, so that it can help us to attain through screening and early detection, of Public Health. While tobacco smoking is based reporter who also writes for Manila our ultimate end, which is not only natural through healthy eating and physical activity, directly linked to higher cancer risks. Bulletin to develop a story about the na- but also supernatural. by quitting smoking, and by urging public Generally, patients with cancer will have tionwide shortage. I was thinking it could And what is the nature and purpose of officials to make cancer issues a priority. weight loss, loss of appetite and usually non- make it to the front of the national daily our Christian faith? This year, the Union for International specific signs and symptoms in its early stage. but it did not. I am equally guilty because As the Catechism teaches us, our faith Cancer Control, which organizes World An important tool to detect cancer early is it also failed to make to the front page, is meant to bring us back to where we came Cancer Day, is launching a new 3-year cam- through cancer screening. Especially if with even this week when the news is just on from, that is, to be with God for all eternity. paign with the theme: “I Am and I Will”. significant family history and personal / oc- an inside page. “It pleased God, in his goodness and It calls for a personal commitment to help cupational exposures. Feel free to visit your This week, the FDA issues another ad- wisdom,” says the Catechism, “to reveal reduce the global burden of cancer. family doctor and discuss the various tests visory, this time for another fake medicine himself and to make known the mystery This is how people can help themselves: used to screen cancer; and try to know if you masquerading as anti-rabies vaccine. I per- of his will. His will was that men should (1) make healthy lifestyle choices that include might benefit from these. A cancer specialist sonally talked to the family of a bite victim have access to the Father, through Christ, avoiding the use of tobacco products, (2) get- is called an “oncologist”. who bought the medicine in Palompon but the Word made flesh, in the Holy Spirit, ting plenty of physical activity most days of Dr. Doydora (the author) is a visiting our CHO here refused to dispense it. and thus become sharers in the divine the week, (3) eating a healthy diet (rich in veg- internist-pulmonologist at OSPA, Gatch- see VIEW p. 10 etables, fruits and fiber) , (4) limiting alcohol alian and Ormoc Doctors’ Hospitals. see PASSERBY p. 8

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NO SHORTAGES Getting (Taken from Msgr. Arthur Homme homilies, 1977) bored

FROM HIS LOOKS and his speech, I HAVE SIMPLE want and needs and one could tell that that this New York Make plans and a budget. Then ask Jesus very often find something to do. For in- snacking, binge-drinking, risky sex, and bus driver had come over from Italy not to help you make ends meet. stance, there is my collection of classic problem gambling. In fact, many of us long before. He was unusually courteous Our mistake is that we do not ask Our movies begging to be watched again and would take pain over boredom. and cheerful. But he did something that Lord to help with our problems. Jesus was a number of books I am anxious to read. One team of psychologists discovered seemed strange to many of his passengers. present at our wedding. He is a member On top of that is the constant challenge that two-thirds of men and a quarter of He pointed out all the the churches in of your family. He is ready to help, wait- to modify the look of our yard to make it women would rather self-administer his route – Protestant, Jewish, as well as ing for us to ask Him, as did Mama Mary more picture-perfect and eco-friendly. So electric shocks than sit alone with their Catholic. When someone asked him why, at Cana, as did our bus driver. In fact, it is I am just too busy to be bored. thoughts for 15 minutes. Probing this phe- he explained: “Two years after I came to best to ask through Mary for the things you I guess there are many, particularly the nomenon, another team asked volunteers this country, I married Josephine. Not need in your marriage. There is no need to millennials, who are inclined to be bored. to watch boring, sad, or neutral films, dur- long after I had great trouble. My wife run short. Thus, boredom has become quite interest- ing which they could self-administer elec- started to cough, worse and worse. Doc- Then be sure to thank Him. “Proclaim ing to scholars lately. One widely accepted tric shocks. The bored volunteers shocked tor said she had spot on both lungs. She his marvelous deeds to all the nations.” psychological definition of boredom is “the themselves more and harder than the sad had to go to a sanatorium. Every Sunday I “Lift up your hearts . . . give thanks to the aversive experience of wanting, but being or neutral ones did. went to Mass and asked God for a miracle. Lord.” Join your words of gratitude to the unable, to engage in satisfying activity”. But boredom isn’t all bad. By encour- I worked two shifts to pay the doctor’s Sacrifice of Thanksgiving we are about to But how can you quantify a person’s aging reflection and daydreaming, it can bills. After two years, the doctor operated offer to God. boredom level and compare it with someone stimulate creativity. An early study gave on her. It was a success. Now she is home Mass is a feast with Jesus Christ as Host else’s? In 1986, psychologists introduced participants abundant time to complete and well. God has been good to me. That and Guest. It is also an action, a sacrifice in the Boredom Proneness Scale, designed to problem-solving and word-association is why I tell people about the places we gratitude. This is the perfect time to ask for measure an individual’s overall propensity exercises. Once all the obvious answers go to praise God and thank God.” what you need in your marriage, and to thank to feel bored (what’s known as “trait bore- were used, participants gave more and I am sure the young couple in today’s God for the blessings of your marriage. dom”). By contrast, the Multidimensional more creative answers to avoid boredom. Gospel (the wedding at Cana) also told ev- rrr State Boredom Scale, developed in 2008, A British study took these findings one eryone about the miracle Jesus had worked This first miracle performed by Jesus, measures a person’s feelings of boredom in step further, asking subjects to complete a for them when they were short of wine. even if it was not yet his time, show how a given situation (“state boredom”). creative challenge (coming up with a list Practically every married couple runs influential Mama Mary was with her son. A German-led team has since identified of alternative uses for a household item). short of something at some time or other. It was a miracle because not even the best five types of state boredom: indifferent, One group of subjects did a boring activity You run short of patience, you run short of Chemist can make wine from out of pure calibrating, searching, reactant, and apa- first, while the others went straight to the understanding, you run short of commu- water. You need a process that involves de- thetic (indifferent boredom—characterized creative task. Those whose boredom pumps nication, you even run short of love. You composition, which can never be done out by low arousal—was the mellowest, least had been in place were more prolific. run short of money, you run short of work. of water. You have to make fruit or vegetable unpleasant kind; reactant—high arousal— In our always-connected world, bore- Look at our unemployed. You run short of undergo decomposition. Different fruits was the most aggressive and unpleasant.) dom may not be that obvious, but it is a health, as did the wife of our bus driver. have different tastes. And what did Jesus Boredom may be miserable, but let no one fertile one. Watch paint dry or water boil, Like him and Josephine, like the couple at do? He asked to have several (was it 6?) big call it simple. or at least put away your celfon for a while. Cana, turn to Jesus and you will get a fresh jars filled with water. After it was done, He Boredom has been linked to behavior You might unlock your next big idea. If not, supply of what you need to make your asked them to serve the wine to the guests. issues including bad driving, mindless Boredom Therapy might work. marriage happier. The head servant was very surprised You must do your part. Like our bus that the wine tasted as if it was for the driver, you will need to work a little harder, first round. The practice then was to to make sacrifices to think and plan. Sup- serve the cheaper wine after the guests pose your marriage is being spoiled by a have had the first round and that they shortage of patience. Talk it over. Plan how would not notice a cheaper wine in the and when you will be patient. Then – and succeding round because by that time this is all-important – ask Jesus to help they will have been intoxicated enough you be patient. You have money problems. to know the difference. POLICE POWER A National Budget (#upawngagwapo) that is ‘pork-laden’ and wasteful Dear Atty. Golo, Dear Ben, Tinood mag “Federalism” na ta? Kon Ang “Federalism” usa ka sistema sa pang “federalism” na, gamhanan na man kaha governo diin ang lokal nga kagamhanan THE NATIONAL BUDGET of Php ang mga tawo, sa ato pa, pwede na dili mag hatagan og dakong gahum pagduma sa ilang 3.8-trillion for 2019 seems headed for con- Malacañang is supposed to be eagerly “helmit”? Sa among lungsod, pasol-obon me dapit. Gi “propose” pa kini sa administras- gressional approval by next week before awaiting the passage of the budget bill. og helmit kon mag motorseklo. Dili ko gana- yon. Way labot ang “federalism” sa helmit. Congress breaks its session, though it will So the allocation for each House mem- han maghelmit kay init. Makaupaw. Wa pa Ma “federalism” o dili, ang governo dunay be a ‘pork-laden’ budget. ber consists of Php 70-million in hard proj- raba ko sugta ni Valentina. Nindot ra ba ning gahom pagbuhat og mga balaod alang sa The House panel in the conference ects, which refer to infrastructure projects akong buhok kay binutangan ug “gel”. Mao kaayohan sa kadaghanan. Mao ni gitawag committee will not budge from the stan- and Php 30-million soft projects, which ni sekreto sa akong ka gwapo. Kon maupaw og “police power” sa atong kagamhanan (Sec. dard Php 160-million allocated for each refer to financial assistance program. ko, di na ko gwapo. Nganong pugson man ko 16, RA 7160). Ang helmit importante aron House member will be getting and the Even Speaker Gloria Macapagal Ar- pagsul-ot og helmit nga di man ko ganahan. ma “safety” ang ulo. Dako ang “chance” nga Senate agrees in the reciprocal consensus royo pitched in this allocation of pork Kon madisgrasya, ako may mamatay di man sugton ka ni Valentina bahalag upaw basta fashion and gets its Php 23-billion in indi- to her House members and added Php sila. Gusto ko mamatay nga gwapo. buhi, kay sa gwapo unya patay. vidual amendments to the 2019 budget bill 60-million to each of every congressman. Matinahuron, Imong amigo, several senators introduced. The additional consists of Php 50-million Ben Manny G. Golo So there is it, you cannot get a pork-free for hard projects and Php 10-million for budget in an election year where every con- soft projects. gressman and senator is really in need badly Now dear voters, how can we have a of financial assistance in his / her election plan. national budget passed every year without After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, Even the Executive department is any sign of pork-laden projects and even “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” aware of this financial need and that is outright allocations that are useless, waste- Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard why the National Expenditure Program ful and graft-ridden. That is why, use your all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” prepared by the Executive branch had Php vote wisely this coming election and elect When they had done this, they caught a great number 100-million worth of projects embedded in people to Congress and the Senate who are of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their the budget for every member of the House. really honest and pro-people. partners in the other boat to come to help them. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time They came and filled both boats so that the boats February 10, 2019 were in danger of sinking. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Je- Luke 5:1-11 sus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listen- For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made ing to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, you will be catching men.” he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then When they brought their boats to the shore, they left he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. everything and followed him. 6 JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019

CHO warns vs fake anti-rabies ORMOC CITY – City Health (DOH) was still ac- fake. The victim said they health officer Dr. Edmund crediting more suppliers. were planning to bring the Kierulf is warning resi- Kierulf also reiterated boy to San Lazaro in Manila dents against the use of the warning of the Food for injection. fake anti-rabies vaccines and Drug Administration Kierulf said that the vic- that is being circulated in (FDA) against counterfeit tim should try finding an- the Philippine market. fake anti-rabies vaccines other vaccine on the market, Dr. Kierulf said that, circulating in the market. with “Xpeda” or “Speda” unfortunately, just like In April 2018, the fake anti- brand name. Where this can the rest of the country, the rabies vaccine circulating in the be bought, he does not know. City Health Office does not market had the brand name FDA also warned all have a supply of anti-rabies “Rabipur”. A recent advisory healthcare professionals and shots. “Naka explain na was issued against “Verorab.” the general public that said gani mi ana sa 8888,” said He said bite victims products can pose potential Kierulf in a text, after being should not waste their danger or injury to consumers. asked why there were com- money in buying the fake It further reminded all plaints that the CHO does vaccine because it was use- establishments and outlets not have anti-rabies shots. less, and they will refuse to against selling and dis- Mayor Richard Gomez and councilor Vincent Rama file their libel complaints before City He said there was a na- administer injections. pensing verified counterfeit Prosecutor Marcelo Oñate. They are represented by Atty. Adelito Solibaga, Jr. tionwide shortage because A dog bite victim in Brgy. drug products as the impor- one vaccine developer ac- Nasunugan complained to tation, selling, or offering RAMA ... from P. 1 GOMEZ ... from P. 1 credited by Philippine Health the EV Mail that they bought for sale of such is in direct a vaccine in Palompon, Leyte violation of Republic Act citizen matters. articles “create the impression that I am authorities reportedly have but the city health refused to No. 9711 or the FDA Act of The senior citizen president claims that incompetent, corrupt, negligent, and have shut down, leaving only one dispense it because it was 2009. By Lalaine Marcos they did not bother to invite Rama because no concern for Ormoc.” supplier. The Department of he does not honor their invitations anyway. “The articles all have no factual bases, are Dinoy mentione these were the invita- speculative and are based on a hearsay, and are tions of the Philhealth and the December 4 all false statements made to destroy my reputa- Senior Citizens Night in Brgy. Ipil. Rama tion as a Mayor and Ormocanon,” he added, not- said Dinoy was not telling the truth because ing that Farol did not even bother to take his side. he was in the said Philhealth occasion. As Mayor Gomez is also seeking that for the December 4 affair, the Ipil president Farol pays P 10-million in moral damages, Daniel Con-ui knew already beforehand another P 5-million in exemplary damages, that he could not attend because the city P 200,000.00 in lawyer’s fee and P 2,500.00 councilors were in Manila to accompany in appearance fee. By Lalaine Marcos Mayor Richard Gomez to receive the Child- Friendly Award in Malacañang and they TACLOBAN ... from P. 1 were also having their Philippine Council- separate activities, but the mayor still func- ors’ League quarterly meeting that week. tions since she has been signing documents, Rama also denies labelling the senior such as executive orders and business per- citizen president as such. “No, he has no basis mits,” Yaokasin told reporters. whatsoever for his malicious attacks against “The Department of the Interior and Local me aside from his malicious thoughts. The ac- Government (DILG) will decide if I have to assume. cusations made by respondent Denoy against I am happy with where I am now,” he added. me on air through radio and FB video live are A staff of the city mayor’s office, who completely lies, false, baseless and borne out declined to be named, told reporters on of sheer malice,” said Rama in his affidavit. Wednesday that the mayor has not shown up The Ormoc councilor is asking that Dinoy at the city hall since January 1, but Tabao said coughs up P 500,000.00 as moral damages, Romualdez was in the city two weeks ago to another P500,000.00 in exemplary damages, visit recipients of Yolanda housing projects. P200,000.00 as attorney’s fee, and P 100,000.00 On Thursday morning, the mayor posted for litigation expenses. By Lalaine Marcos a photo of her interacting with taxpayers at POULTRY ... from P. 1 the city hall grounds. The city government is also preparing for the arrival of President Ro- new barangay officials of Catmon after the drigo Duterte on Friday to lead the Barangay owner reportedly asked for the “renewal” Summit on Peace and Order. of their “barangay clearance.” This was her first post about her official Punong barangay Emman Mata, who activities in Tacloban since December 5, was just elected to office in October, said 2018 when she had a meeting with officials they could not find any documents pertain- of the Environmental Management Bureau. ing to the poultry’s operation. He said the Tabao said the city government is in “good poultry owner’s representative, a certain hands” after receiving a seal of good financial “Bebot”, could not also present their “old” housekeeping from the DILG, child-friendly permit. Mata said they issued one for a award, and tourism-related gains. (PNA) “new” application. Joel Mendoza, OIC of the business, permits and licensing office (BPLO), said any record of an occupancy permit. ing plant in Brgy. Valencia, have been op- the barangay officials. they also only became aware of the poultry Rafael Dumalan, ENRD head, on the erating under a consolidated permit. That “Naay daghan negosyo ang mga Codil- when “Bebot” came to his office to apply for other hand, said the poultry also had an they had been issued a permit since 2010. la dinhi sa Ormoc, wala man na gihilabtan renewal of their business permit, offering to Environmental Compliance Certificate Atty. Joy Mejia-Romero, city legal except for this Catmon poultry, kay lagi, wa pay for penalties. The BPLO, he said, had issued in 2010 but they had no records counsel, has confirmed receipt of Sia’s let- may permit,” he said. no record of the AOG poultry in Catmon. of water discharge permits given for the ter. She said they are treating it as a motion Under Section K of the Ormoc Revenue The only record they have of AOG is that poultry, except for a new application this for reconsideration from the poultry owner Code, portions of which were amended in in Brgy. Valencia. January. The ECC is for 5-hectare poultry and has still to resolve it as of press time. 2018, the ordinance states that “related or Mendoza said that as such, they had to farm in Catmon with maximum capacity There are also allegations posted combined business” had to have separate treat the application as “new”. It was also of 95,000 heads. by netizens that the CDO is politically- licenses for each business. “The conduct or noted that the business applied for by the On the other side, Jessica C. Sia, cor- motivated. operation of two or more related businesses former mayor was for “building rental” porate secretary of Ormoc AOG Inc., im- City administrator Vincent Emnas, provided in the Rules and Regulations and not a poultry. mediately sent a letter-reply to the CDO in whose office served the order, disagrees. implementing the Local Government Code As a “new” applicant, Mendoza ex- the afternoon of Friday. He said that to recall, the council in ba- by any one person, natural or juridical, shall plained, the applicant needs to secure She said that the poultry had 30,000 rangay Valencia has issued a resolution ask- require the issuance of a separate permit or building permits and occupancy permit, as heads scheduled to be harvested on Satur- ing the Mayor’s Office to have all poultries license for each business.” well as environmental clearances. day and Sunday and that they will proceed and piggeries in their barangay inspected. Under the old tax ordinance passed in the He referred the application to the with it so they will not “run the risk that This was done, to include Ormoc AOG year 2002 and which was the existing ordinance Office of the Building Official (OBO) and these will die and create the risk to the which was found to have no septic tank, during the former mayor’s time, it reads, “SEC- Environment and Natural Resources Divi- community that we have always avoided.” but no closure order was issued. Since their TION 11. Related or Combined Businesses. (a) sion (ENRD). Pertinent pages of her letter is posted septic tank was still “under construction,” The conduct or operation of two or more related OBO Engr. Sonia Antonio, on her part, in the Facebook account of her father. They they were given ample time to comply with businesses provided in the Rules and Regula- said they found two building permits for also questioned the CDO saying they have the requirement. tions implementing the Local Government the poultry issued in the name of Julida not been given due process. The Catmon poultry, he said, was a Code by any one person, natural or juridical, Codilla in 2010 and 2012. They do not have She said their Catmon operations, to- different case. It was found to be operating shall require the issuance of a separate permit gether with that of their poultry and dress- without a permit, as relayed to the City by or license for each business.” JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019 7

Southwestern University PHINMA Once Upon a Time native excels in National Dentistry By An Margaret Loreche-Abanes Licensure Exam

“ONCE UPON A TIME...” our THE RECENTLY concluded diligence in her studies from teacher would begin. National Dentistry Licensure grade 1 to the present. And Our school library had pink Examination yielded SWU that’s something we always walls and a triangular floor space. PHINMA native, Dr. Marian try to cultivate—grit,” said Dr. My classmates and I, with our Ave Loquellano Ibon, at the top Nacario. little legs and feet, would eagerly 5 spot amongst over 700 success- Dr. Ibon’s top spot is reflec- rush to the room because it was ful hopefuls. Dr. Ibon is also the tive of Southwestern University story time. It was my favorite part sole topnotcher from Visayas. PHINMA’s continuous effort in of the day. It was all our favorite A Southwestern University helping students become the part of the day. Our teacher would PHINMA student since Grade best that they can be. then open a book filled with sto- 1 and daughter of two doctors With this goal in mind and ries that took us to various won- who are also a product of SWU banking on the University’s derlands and worlds so magical PHINMA, Dr. Ibon scored a academic quality, especially in we thought were real. During re- The author does storytelling on a regular basis with schoolchildren at St. total grade of 82.50 in the writ- its medical fields, Southwestern Paul’s School where she serves as Guidance Counselor. cess or dismissal time, I remember ten and practical phases of the University PHINMA also rolled playing with my friends retelling alive especially in our children. I ingful role in our students’ lives. examination. “I ran to my dad out 100% scholarship grants to stories and acting out the stories. believe storytelling is where a con- Last year in June, an indepen- while my hands were shaking. capable grade 12 students who It didn’t matter whether it was nection is built between teacher dent book shop, iRead Bookshop, I let my brother check my name wish to pursue numerous medi- about mermaids or fairies we saw and student, or parent and child, opened in our city of Ormoc. The three times if that was really cal programs. from cartoons or the myths passed thereby forging a bond that only owner, Jima Zandra Jimenea- Ver- me or just someone with the Southwestern University on from our uncles and aunts. strengthens learning. Imagine the gara, whom I have had the plea- same name,” says Dr. Ibon after PHINMA, earlier known as What mattered only was that it values that can be taught in this sure and honor to work with in seeing the results. “Everything Southwestern University when enveloped us in this inexplicable capacity! Imagine the theories our various literary endeavors for was surreal. It didn’t sink in it was first founded in 1946, is and indescribable kind of joy so and concepts that can be deeply the city, is, more than anything, an right away. I didn’t know what recognized in the region as a much so that we lost track of time. embedded in our children’s con- advocate for the love of the writ- to feel but happy and all praises leader in medicine, dentistry, It is astonishing to know how sciousness when taught in a ten word. What is most endearing to the Lord.” and allied health programs. we circle back to what we truly manner not unlike how we were and compelling is that the books The Dentistry Licensure The university provides stu- love. Call it calling or ministry. told as children those wonderful, she is advocating for are written Exam is a two-pronged exam dents practice-focused, relevant, Call it vocation or destiny. While magical and never-ending stories! by Filipinos and for the Filipino period that covers theoretical hands-on learning so they be- my work with children in the Albert Einstein certainly children (and of course those (written) and practical tests. The come the best that they can be. preschool to the 3rd grade is as a knew what he was talking about children at heart, wink!). There written exam was held on No- SWU PHINMA is part of Guidance Counselor, I find myself when he said, “Imagination is is an undeniable significance in vember 28-30, while the practical PHINMA Education, the educa- being all sorts of roles for them, more important than knowledge. this in that in this day and age of test ran from December 18 to 21. tion arm of PHINMA Corpora- doing tasks for them and with For knowledge is limited, whereas unlimited connectivity through A handful of first takers, tion with business interests in them. Storytelling, not the least of imagination embraces the entire the internet, social media in par- including Dr. Ibon, nailed the energy, hotels, housing, steel which, is an important part. world, stimulating progress, ticular, we have never been so examinations. 93.88% of first products and strategic consult- In the advent of technology giving birth to evolution.” So as disconnected to our cultural roots takers passed the written phase ing. It aims to serve the nation by where books are animated slides a guidance counselor, as I take as never before. And for iRead to of the exam while an astounding providing accessible and high on a screen, where the characters on the responsibility of nourish- choose these stories, the stories of 95.65% made the grade in the quality private school educa- move and breathe right before our ing our students’ mental and our people written in our diverse exam’s practical phase. tion to Filipinos nationwide. very eyes, the act of storytelling emotional health, I acknowledge languages, is a milestone for our Dr. Gatieh Nacario, SWU PHINMA Education currently where a child’s own imagination fully that on top of this priority community. A breakthrough per- PHINMA’s Vice-President for operates a network of six schools is given full rein may have very is attending to their imagination haps even a revolutionary idea to Academics, expressed delight in the country including PHIN- well taken a backseat, notwith- and creativity so that indeed ground us to our own stories as in the recent development. “We MA Saint Jude College in Metro standing the overestimated value they may have arms big enough Filipinos. are very happy to see that one Manila acquired in December of the relentless drilling of aca- to embrace the immensity of the One particular publication of our own not only passed but last year. It has also been operat- demics. What we need to realize, world. Everyday I am grateful for of books, Sari-sari Storybooks, excelled in the examination. Dr. ing a training center in Yangon, now more than ever, that while this circling back to what we love creates and publishes children’s Ibon has showed nothing but Myanmar since 2016. (PR) this may be the case, our innate simply because I am brought to a books in the different languages love for stories has always been place where I can fulfill a mean- of the Philippines. Si Kalipay ug Ang Kinagamyang Tiktik (Ka- lipay and the Tiniest Tiktik) is a ADVERTISE WITH THE Cebuano tale written in Cebuano. EASTERN VISAYAS (EV) MAIL Si Amina Y El Ciudad de Maga Flores (Amina and the City of Telefax No. (053) 561-0809 / Emails: [email protected]; easternvi- Flowers) is a story set in Zambo- [email protected]; or [email protected] anga and written in Chavacano. Si Melo a Mahakay a Umang (Melo Mobile No. 0928-554-9820 the Umang Boy) is an Ivatan tale written in the Ivatan Language. Hermosilla Drive, District 28, Ormoc City These three stories are wonder- EMAIL OR CALL US NOW!!! fully spun to gently bring aware- ness in young readers’ important values, traits and experiences in angular floor space, where our scurrying in anticipation to hear the different cultures of the dif- story-telling would happen. As another story that will take me ferent places in the Philippines. they would come in the room and to a world of imagination, magic The fourth storybook from Sari- remove their shoes to find their and wonderment. And it doesn’t sari Storybooks, Hi Sandanagaw, place on the Banig-covered rub- matter what color the walls are or is written in Waray and tells of a ber mats, their anticipation would what shape the floor space of the boy who is just one-hand span tall become palpable and the breadth storytelling place is. It is simply and who achieves great things. Hi of amazement and joy from their another chance to once again cul- Sandangaw just recently launched entire being would overflow. tivate creativity and imagination. in Tacloban City last November Questions come one after another. On this note, I invite everyone 2018 and will be launched in I could barely keep up with their who dare believe Kuya Albert Ormoc City on February 9, 2019. curiosity. Perhaps not unlike what Einstein’s words that imagina- This initiative undertaken by my classmates and I twenty or so tion is greater than knowledge, iRead Bookshop is another break- years ago may have shown our the young ones and the forever through and milestone for the city. teacher as we hurried to that sto- young at heart on February 9, Because of iRead Bookshop I ried pink-walled library with the 2019, 2-5 pm, at Origami Conven- have had the wonderful opportu- triangular spaced floor as she took tion Center to the Ormoc Book nity to share the stories of Kalipay, a story book from the shelf and Launching of Hi Sandangaw, Usa Amina, Melo and Sandangaw to opened it to read the four magical nga Susumaton, Istorya ni Voltaire our 2nd graders in our school words, “Once upon a time...” Q. Oyzon, Iginladawan ni Ray in the past year. I would watch So as the book launch of Hi Sunga, Hinubad ha Inenglis nira them excitedly line up outside Sandangaw draws near, I am Firie Jill T. Ramos ngan Merlie M. their classroom and walk quickly transported back in time again. Alunan. to the Guidance Office with the I become a child once more. Love, light and a great, big turquoise-colored walls and rect- The one with little legs and feet, world of imagination to you all. 8 JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019

Extrajudicial Settlement XIV; Series of 2018 of Notary Public Louie LABRA re a parcel of land Lot No. 4240, TD No. 14036000114R13 containing an NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN A. Borja. EV Mail Jan. 21-27, 28- Feb. 3, Cad 566-D with an area of 4,986.39 area of 7,201 sq. m. was settled among that the property of the late SPS. ZOILO & 4-10, 2019 sq. m. situated in Barangay Paa Hi- his heirs and 330 sq. m. sold in favor Republic of the Philippines SAMPATON and BALBINA B. SAMPA- Affidavit of Self Adjudication longos Leyte and covered by TD No. of ROVELYN M. REOMA per Doc. No. TON re a parcel of land, Lot No. 1150 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 14030-00607R13 was settlement and 170; Page No. 35; Book No. XL; Series Office of the President situated in Rizal St., Ormoc City, contain- that the properties of the late ANGELINA partitioned among his heirs per Doc. No. of 2019 Notary Public Ma. Lourdes ing an area of 160 sq. m. covered by TD VISCAYNO SCHNEPEL re parcel of 408; Page No. 83; Book No. XXXVIII; Madula-Vilbar. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, No. 01020-00047 and TCT No. 5452 was land Lot 950-B situated in Poblacion, Series of 2018 Notary Public Ma. Lourdes 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 HOUSING ANDLAND USE REGULATORY BOARD settled among their heirs per Doc. No. Ormoc City, an area of 113 sq. m. ; Madula-Vilbar. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, Extrajudicial Settlement and 133; Page No. 27; Book No. XXIV; Series Lot No. 1010-B-3, an area of 110 ; (1) 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 Partition Central Visayas Region, Cebu City of 2012 Notary Public Maria Samuel P. unit Residential Building erected on Extrajudicial Settlement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Aviles. EV Mail Jan. 14-20, 21-27, & Lot 950-B; (1) unit Residential Building NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property of the late IGNACIO 28- Feb. 3, 2019 erected on Lot 1010-B-3; Bank deposits that the property of the late SALOME APAY SANCHEZ re a parcel of land Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement with at Philippine National Bank, Ormoc City, M. MARTINITO re a parcel of land Lot situated at Barangay Matlang, Isabel, Absolute Sale Euro Currency under Savings Account No. 2375 Case -9 CAD.661-D, located Leyte, Lot No. 2370, C-9, Cad 661-D, NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN No. 03313760067833; BANCO DE ORO at Brgy. Matlang Isabel, Leyte, contain- covered by OCT No. P-85191, containing that the property of the late ARMANDO (BDO), Ormoc City Phil. Currency, Time ing an area of 9,565 sq. m. was settled an area of 19,220 sq. m. was settled and DAÑO re a parcel of land Lot 2894-D, Deposit, under Time Deposit Account among her heirs per Doc. No. 37; Page partitioned among his heirs per Doc. No. located at Brgy. Oprero, Calbayog City, No. 349105778456 were adjudicated No. 8; Book No. 30; Series of 2018 Notary 160; Page No. 32; Book No. VI; Series Notice is hereby given that Rubetan Development Corp. of Samar covered by TD No. 99-01014- unto himself by ENRICO D. VISCAYNO Public Chito S. Pantalleo. EV Mail Jan. of 2017 Notary Public Aluino O. Ala, 01478, with an area of 94 sq. m. was per Doc. No. 206; Page No. 42; Book no. 28- Feb. 3, 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 CPA. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 4-10 & settled among his heirs and sold in CXV; Series of 2017 Notary Public Aleah Extrajudicial Settlement 11-17, 2019 2/F RJIR Bldg. Carlos Tan St. has/have filed with the Housing favour of JAKELYN R. MAPA & MA. Rafel G. Bataan-Tolibao. EV Mail Jan. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Affidavit of Self Adjudication with JOMABELLE MAPA BARTULA per Doc. 21-27, 28- Feb. 3, & 4-10, 2019 that the property of the late JUSTINIANO Deed of Absolute Sale and Land Use Regulatory Board a sworn registration state- No. 3972; Page No. 795; Book No. VIV; Extrajudicial Settlement and LOPEZ SEROY re parcels of land Lot NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Series of 2017 Notary Public Hernando Partition No. 3-M Psd-08-003111, situated I Barrio that the property of the late EMILIANA ment for the sale of memorial park plots in Ormoc Memorial M. Hernandez, Jr. EV Mail Jan. 14-20, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN San Pablo (before Semangan, Ormoc BAER re a parcel of land Lot No. 3249, 21-27, & 28- Feb. 3, 2019 that the property of the late ESPE- City, containing an area of 396, covered containing an area of 5,849 sq. m. located Gardens Ph. 5 project located at Brgy. Camp Downes, Ormoc Deed of Self Adjudication with REDION ABRAHAN re a parcel of land by TCT No. T-37169 and Lot No. 3-N , in Barangay Bung-aw Hilongos, Leyte, Waiver situated at Barangay Matlang, Isabel, Psd-08-00311, containing an area of 449 covered by TD No. 1401000580R13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Leyte, Lot No. 2388, C-9 covered by OCT sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-37170 were was adjudicated unto herself by JUANA City, Leyte and more particularly describe as Lot no 1584-A, that the property of the late FRANCIS No. P-85263 containing an area of 14,712 settled among his heirs per Doc. No. 57; B. AGRAVANTE and sold in favor of VIC JAMES LUMAPAS PESA re a certain sq. m. was settled and partitioned among Page No. 12; Book No. XLVI; Series of JOHN V. NERVES per Doc. No. 494; containing an area of 27,495 square meters and covered by one (1) unit HONDA TC; ENGINE his heirs per Doc. No. 135; Page No. 27; 2016 Notary Public Philip A. Albeos III. EV Page No. 100; Book No. XL Series of NO. – KB509E328988; CHASSIS N. – Book No. VI; Series of 2017 Notary Public Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 2019 Notary Public Ma. Lourdes Madula- TCT No. 52596, Lot no 1592-B-4, containing an area of 16,237 KB509328983; PLATE NO. -__; CERT. Aluino O. Ala, CPA. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. Extrajudicial Settlement and Vilbar. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 4-10 & OF REG. NO. – CR-___was adjudicated 3, 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 Partition 11-17, 2019 square meters and covered by TCT No. 52597, Lot no 1592- unto herself by RICHELL NAPOLES EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Extra-Judicial Settlement PESA and waived in favor of CRYSTAL ESTATE WITH SALE that the property of the late SIMEONA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN C. NAPOLES per Doc. No. 139; Page NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN LEONOR PERO re a parcel of Agricul- that the property of the late JULIANA B-2, containing an area of 7,302 square meters and covered by No. 28; Book No. CXX; Series of 2018 that the property of the late PIO E. tural land designated as Cadastral Lot LEONOR PERO re a parcel of land Notary Public Aleah Rafel G. Bataan- BALAGUIS re an agricultural land situ- No. 6401, under TD No. 14042-00143- described as Lot No. 6400, Cad. 566-D TCT No. 52598, Lot no 1592-A, containing an area of 31,054 Tolibao. EV Mail Jan. 14-20, 21-27, & ated at Brgy. Can –eri, Llorente, Eastern R-13, covered by OCT No. OC-21352, located in Barangay Tagnate Hilongos 28- Feb. 3, 2019 Samar, containing an area of 4,735 sq. m. containing an area of 24,590 sq. m. was Leyte and covered by OCT No. OC- square meters and covered by TCT No. 52595. AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION designated as Survey no. 5115, covered settled and partitioned among her heirs 21351 containing an area of 21,328 OF SOLE HEIR by TD/ARD No. 05-13026-00081 was per Doc. No. 174; Page No. 37; Book No. sq. m. was settled among her heirs per NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN settled among his heirs and sold in favor V; Series of 2018 Notary Public Lemuel Doc. No. 87; Page No. 19; Book No. XL; that the property of the late PABLO of CHARLYN GOPOLE-POLSTER per Jan M. Nerves. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, Series of 2019 Notary Public Ma. Lourdes ABALOYAN re a parcel of land located Doc. No. 58;Page No. 234; Book No. 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 Madula-Vilbar. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, All papers relative thereto, shall upon request and payment at Milagrosa Street, Brgy. 06, Poblacion, XXV; Series of 2011 of Notary Public Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 Gen. MacArthur, Eastern Samar, desig- Ma.EsmenneTomenio-Azul. EV Mail Jan. Absolute Sale of processing fees shall be available for inspection during busi- nated as Survey No. 160, Lot No. 3862, 28- Feb. 3, 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN containing an area of 216 sq. m. with Extrajudicial Settlement and that the property of the late JULIO ness hours by any person having legal interest thereon. ARP No. 07006-00002 was adjudicated Partition UTRERA re a parcel of land Lot No. unto herself by LALIE D. ABALOYAN per NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 339-A Rem. Portion located in Barangay Doc. No. 497; Page No. 101; Book No. that the property of the late VALENTIN San Juan Hilongos Leyte and covered by Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is Republic of the Philippines 2.) I was born on August ing documents to support this (Sgd.) RHOMBIC OLORVIDA LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY 6, 1995 at Matag-ob, Leyte, petition: ARAS Province: Leyte Philippines a.) BIRTH CERTIFICATE Petitioner deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall City/Municipality: Matag-ob 3.) The birth was record OF THE CHILD PSA/LCRO VERIFICATION Republic of the Philippine) under registry number 2001-453 b.) NBI/POLICE CLEAR- I, RHOMBIC OLORVIDA forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of pub- Province of Leyte) 4.) The clerical error (s) to ANCE ARAS, the petitioner, hereby Municipality of Matag-ob) S.S. be corrected is (are): c.) BAPTISMAL CERTIFI- certify that the allegations herein lication. Petition No. CCE-2-2019/ are True and correct to the best of RA10172 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION FROM TO my knowledge and belief. 1.a Childs GENDER/SEX FEMALE MALE PETITION FOR CORRECTION (Sgd.) RHOMBIC OLORVIDA OF CLERICAL ERROR ARAS IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE 5.) The facts/reasons for CATE Petitioner Cebu City, Philippines, 3 December 2018. BIRTH filing this petition are the following: d.) FORM 137 SUBSCRIBED AND I, PHOMBIC OLORVIDA To correct the clerical error 7.) I have not filed any SWORN to before me this 25th ARAS, of legal age, Filipino and a in the certificate of Live Birth of similar petition and that, to the day of JANUARY, 2019 in the resident of Brgy. Balagtas, Matag- RHOMBIC OLORVIDA ARAS best of may knowledge, no other City/Municipality of Matag-ob, (Sgd.) FRANCIS D. ORDENIZA, C.E. ob, Leyte, after having been duly whose Child’s GENDER/SEX similar petition is pending with Lyte, petitioner exhibiting his sworn to in accordance with the entered/recorded in the certifi- any LCRO, Court or Philippines Community Tax Certificate No. Regional Officer law, hereby declare that: cate of Live Birth of “RHOMBIC Consulate. 27302619 issued at Matag-ob, 1.) I am the petitioner OLORVIDA ARAS” instead of 8.) I am filing this petition Leyte on January 17, 2019 seeking correction of the cleri- “MALE” the correct being used in at the LCRO of Matag-ob, Leyte (Sgd.) ENGR. AGUSTIN D. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, & 4-10, 2019 cal error in: the Baptismal Cert., Form 137, in accordance with R.A. No. 9048 PEDRANO JR. a) my Certificate of Live Voters I.D. and etc. and its implementing rules and Administering Officer Birth 6.) I submit the follow- regulations. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, Republic of the Philippines & 4-10, 2019 Province of Biliran ERRATUM: MUNICIPALITY OF CAIBIRAN Republic of the Philippines MALE pon, Leyte in accordance with Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL Appointment AS NOTARY PUBLIC Province of Leyte 5) The facts/reasons for R.A. 10172 and its implementing OFFICE OF THE CIVIL CIVIL REGISTRAR JAZMINE MUTIA VIVERO, BENJAMIN S. PONGOS, JR., MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON filing this petition is to correct the rules and regulations. REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION -oOo- child’s sex in the Certificate of (SGD) MARJOEY SANCHEZ Inopacan, Leyte CCE-001-2019 RA 10172 The correct name from BANJAMIN S. PONGOS, JR to OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL Live Birth is the reason why I am TABLA NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Date: January 21, 2019 CIVIL REGISTRAR filing this petition Signature over printed name In compliance with Section In compliance with the BENJAMIN S. PONGOS, JR. Petition No. : CCE-0011-2019 6) I submit the follow- of petitioner 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby publication requirement and pur- RA 10172 ing documents to support this VERIFICATION serve to the public that NENITA suant to OCRG Memorandum Petitioner was published EV Mail Jan. 21-27, 2019 issue. PETITION FOR CORRECTION petition: I,MARJOEY SANCHEZ HOYLA LUMAPAC-NERI has Circular NO. 2013-1, Guidelines OF CLERICAL ERROR a) Certificate of Live Birth TABLA, the petitioner, hereby filed with this Office a petition for in the Implementation of the Republic of the IBIG Fund WT Corpo- being a portion of Lot IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE (SECPA&Mun. Form No. 102) certify that the allegations herein change of first name fromNELITA Administrative Order No. 1 Se- BIRTH b) Certificate of Baptism are true and correct to the best of to NENITA in the birth certificate ries of 2012 (IRR on RA 10172), Philippines rate Tower, Mindanao 9582-A-4, Psd-08-000982, I, MARJOEY SANCHEZ c) NBI, Police & Barangay my knowledge and belief. of NENITA HOYLA LUMAPAC RITCHEL ESPERAS MIKITPIKIT REGIONAL TRIAL Avenue, Cebu Busi- situated at Brgy. Mon- TABLA, of legal age, Filipino, Clearances & Affidavits of Unem- (SGD) MARJOEY SANCHEZ who was born on 10 OCTOBER has filed within this office a COR- COURT ness Park, Cebu City tebello, Municipality of and a resident of Barangay Silad, ployment& No Medical Record TABLA 1958 at INOPACAN, LEYTE RECTION OF HIS GENDER Villaba, Leyte, after having been d) Medical Certification& Signature over printed name whose parents are ALBERTO FROM “FEMALE” to “MALE” 8th Judicial Region against MICHAEL C. Kananga, Province of duly sworn to in accordance with DECS Form 137-E of petitioner LUMAPAC and FELISA HOYLA. in the Certificate of Live Birth of Ormoc City NARBOADA to satisfy Leyte, island of Leyte. law, hereby declare that: e) Driver’s License SUBSCRIED AND Any person adversely af- RITCHEL ESPERAS MIKITPIKIT OFFICE OF THE the mortgage indebted- Bounded on the E., along 1) I am the petitioner seek- 7) I have not filed any SWORN to before me this 25th fected by said petition may file at Caibiran, Biliran whose parents ing the CORRECTION OF THE similar petition and that, to the day of January 2019 in the mu- his written opposition with this are MOCRITO SALUDAR MIKIT- CLERK OF COURT & ness which as of AU- line 1-2 by Lot 2, Blk. CLERICAL ERROR in: best of my knowledge, no other nicipality of Palompon, Leyte, Office not later than 22 FEBRU- PIKIT and JOSEFINA BAGUNA EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF GUST 15, 2017 amounts 3; on the S., along line a. My Certificate of Live similar petition is pending with petitioner exhibiting hisDriver’s Li- ARY 2019. ESPERAS bearing Registry No. EJF No. R-ORM-19- to THREE HUNDRED 2-3 by Lot 13, Blk. 3; on birth any LCRO, Court or Philippine cense No. H10-18-000809 issued (Sgd.) SARAH L. BERNALES 2004-149. 2) I was born on Jan. 16, Consulate. at Land Transportation Office. Municipal Civil Registrar Any person adversely af- 002-FC SEVENTEEN THOU- the W., along line 3-4 by 1995 at Palompon, Leyte, Phil- 8) I have no pending crimi- (SGD) ANNABELLE P. EV Mail Jan. 21-27, & 28- fected by said petition may file FOR: SAND FIVE HUNDRED Road 3;and on the N., ippines nal, civil or administrative case MARQUEZ Feb. 3, 2019 his/her written opposition with EXTRA-JUDICIAL TWENTY-SIX PESOS along line 4-1 by Lot 11, 3) The birth was recorded in any court or any quasi-judicial Municipal Civil Registrar this Office not later than January under registry number 95-102 body. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 31, 2019. FORECLOSURE OF AND 97/100 ONLY Blk. 3 all of this subdi- 4) The clerical error to 9) I am filing this petition at & 4-10, 2019 (Sgd.) ROSEMARIE V. REAL ESTATE (P317,526.97), inclusive vision plan. x x x con- be changed is from FEMALEto the Local Civil Registrar of Palom- SEVILLA MORTGAGE under Act of interest and penalty taining an area of TWO Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 3135, AS AMENDED BY charges, plus attorney’s HUNDRED FORTY SIX & 4-10, 2019 ACT 4118 fees, sheriff’s fees and (246) SQUARE METERS, HOME other expenses of fore- more or less.” DEVELOPMENT closure, the undersigned All sealed bids must NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION PASSERBY ... from P. 4 MUTUAL FUND sheriff will sell at public be submitted to the un- EXQUISITE PAWNSHOP & JEWELRY, INC. nature.” (51) Mortgagee, auction on MARCH 6, dersigned on the above -versus- 2019 at 3:00 o’clock in stated time and date. Ormoc Main: Rizal St., Ormoc City Tel The Christian faith is revealed and taught to us in full by MICHAEL C. the afternoon at the Re- In the event the # 5610775 Christ. It has been entrusted to the Church for its integral trans- NARBOADA, gional Trial Court Br. 35, public auction should Ormoc II Branch: Norkis Bldg., Burgos mission to the different generations until the end of time. Its light Mortgagor. Ormoc City to the high- not take place on the said x------x est bidder, for cash or date, it shall be held on St., Ormoc City Tel # 5611398 is constant and always relevant. NOTICE OF EXTRA- manager’s check and in March 13, 2019 without Baybay Branch: R. Magsaysay Ave., But we have to understand the Christian faith is not so much JUDICIAL Philippine Currency, the further notice. Baybay City, Leyte Tel # 5639171 pure doctrine alone as a vital union with Christ. The doctrine FORECLOSURE SALE following property with Hall of Justice, Or- Maasin Branch: T. Oppus St., Maasin serves as a path to be with Christ, but it does not replace Christ. Upon Extra-judicial all the improvements moc City, January 28, City Telephone # 570-9188 It is not one more ideology whose light is not constant and not petition for sale under located therein, to wit: 2019. Act 3135 filed by HOME TCT No. T-36453 (Sgd.) DEXTER LANCE always relevant. Will conduct a public auction on Febru- DEVELOPMENT MU- “ A parcel of land B. MANGUBAT The narrative of faith is a living thing that knows how to adjust ary 18, 2019 at 8:00 am to 6.00 pm for all unre- TUAL FUND (HDMF; designated as Lot 12, Sheriff IV otherwise known as Block 3 of the subdivision EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. deemed articles pawned in this establishment and adapt to the different situations we can find ourselves in. Be- Pag-IBIG Fund); Pag- plan, Psd-08-018917-D, 3, 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 for the month of September, 2018, Patrons are ing divine and redemptive in nature and purpose, it has infinite requested to verify their receipts. possibilities of adapting to all our possible situations and condi- MANAGEMENT tions and of giving us the means to attain our ultimate goal in life. AUCTION NOTICE GEMMARY PAWNSHOP & JEWELLERY It does not get lost along the way, no matter how messy we This is to inform the public that we will be conducting an AUCTION SALE PAHIBALO make our life here on earth. In good times and bad, it shows us on FEBRUARY 08, 2019 at 09:00AM, for all unredeemed pledge articles for Kining maong ahensiya magahimo ug sub- the way to attain our ultimate goal. the following branches where it was pawned; asta sa alas 8:00 am hangtud 6:00 pm sa Enero 1. GEMMARY PAWNSHOP & JEWELLERY – ORMOC (053) 561-0203 18, 2019 sa mga pinerenda nga wala malukat sa ANNEX BLDG., PONGOS HOTEL BONIFACIO ST., ORMOC CITY buwan sa Agosto, 2018. Gihangyo ang mga suki 2. GEMMARY PAWNSHOP & JEWELLERY – BAYBAY (053) 563-8336 sa pagsusi sa ilang mga resibo. A BONIFACIO ST., BAYBAY CITY TAGDUMALA 3. GEMMARY PAWNSHOP AND JEWELLERY – BATO (053) 568-0988 JUAN LUNA ST., BRGY. KALANGGAMAN BATO LEYTE EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 2019 *Pawner’s are directed to verify their pawnticket* JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019 9

Republic of the Philippines 2) I was born on April 5, of Unemployment& Voter Cer- VERIFICATION Province of Leyte 1971 at Palompon, Leyte, Phil- tification I,AILEEN JENNIFER Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF ippines d) Marriage Contract of the C. ORTEGA, the petitioner, PALOMPON 3) The birth was recorded Child, CRF No. 3-A of the Child’s hereby certify that the allega- -oOo- under registry number195 Parents & COLB of the Children tions herein are true and correct Office of the President OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL 4) The first name to be e) Cert. of Indigency to the best of my knowledge CIVIL REGISTRAR changed is from JENIFFER to 7) I have not filed any and belief. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING Petition No. : CFN- AILEEN JENNIFER similar petition and that, to the (SGD.)AILEEN JENNIFER C. 0001-2019PETITION FOR 5) The grounds/facts for best of my knowledge, no other ORTEGA COUNCIL CHANGE OF FIRST NAME filing this petition is that he has similar petition is pending with Petitioner IN THE CERTIFICATE OF habitually and continuously used any LCRO, Court or Philippine SUBSCRIED AND Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board LIVE BIRTH AILEEN JENNIFER and I ampub- Consulate. SWORN to before me this I, AILEEN JENNIFER C. licly known in the community with 8) I have no pending crimi- 18thday of January 2019 in Central Visayas Region ORTEGA, of legal age, Filipino, that first name nal, civil or administrative case the municipality of Palompon, and a resident of BarangayCen- 6) I submit the follow- in any court or any quasi-judicial Leyte, petitioner exhibiting tral III, Palompon, Leyte after ing documents to support this body. her Voter’s ID No. VIN:2250- having been duly sworn to in petition: 9) I am filing this petition 0033E-D0571AC020000. accordance with law, hereby a) Certificate of Live Birth at the Local Civil Registrar of (SGD.)ANNABELLE P. (PAUNAWA) declare that: (SECPA & CRS Form No. 1A) Palompon, Leyte in accordance MARQUEZ 1) I am the petitioner b) Certificate of Baptismof with R.A. 9048 and its implement- Municipal Civil Registrar seeking the CHANGE OF the Child, Child’s Mother & Father, ing rules and regulations. EV Mail Jan. 21-27, & FIRST NAME in: DepEd Form 137-E & TOR (SGD.) AILEEN JENNIFER C. 28- Feb. 3, 2019 Ipinagbibigay-alam na ang Rubetan Development Corp. ay a. my Certificate of Live c)Police & NBI ORTEGA Birth Clearances,Personal Affidavit Petitioner naghain sa Tanggapang ito ng sinumpaang aplikasyon para sa

Republic of the Respondents. thereof as to the name in the Province of Leyte pagbebenta ng mga memorial park plots sa Ormoc Memorial Philippines x------x of the mother and father, and the City of Tacloban GardensPh. 5 na matatagpuan sa Brgy. Camp Downes, Ormoc REGIONAL TRIAL INITIAL ORDER however, leave blank the for three (3) consecutive COURT This pertains to the name of biological father weeks at the expense of City, Leyte at sinasakop ng Lot no 1584-A, containing an area 8th Judicial Region petition filed by SPOUS- who was neither dis- the petitioner. Branch 34 (46) ES DOMINADOR O. closed nr acknowledged Withal, let a copy of 27,495 square meters and covered by TCT No. 52596, Lot Bulwagan ng AGUIRRE, JR. and EV- the child to be his. of this Order and the no 1592-B-4, containing an area of 16,237 square meters and Katarungan ELYN BERNAL- AGU- Finding the Petition Petition with its annexes Magsaysay Boulevard, IRRE praying that the to be sufficient in form be furnished to the Phil- covered by TCT No. 52597, Lot no 1592-B-2, containing an area Tacloban City Honorable Court to grant and substance, the same ippine Statistics Author- of 7,302 square meters and covered by SPECIAL the petition requesting is hereby given due ity, 2/F TAM Bldg., PSA TCT No. 52598, Lot no PROCEEDINGS CASE for the cancellation of course. Complex East Avenue, 1592-A, containing an area of 31,054 square meters and covered NO. the Certificate of Live WHEREFORE, no- Diliman, Quezon City, R-TAC-18-01039-SP Birth of Evie Angenie tice is hereby given that Office of the Solicitor by TCT No. 52595. IN RE: PETITION FOR B. Aguirre to reflect the the above-entitled peti- General, 134 Amorso- THE true and actual entries tion is set for haring on lo St., Legaspi Village, CANCELLATION/ on the father and the APRIL 11, 2019 at 08:30 Makati City and Local Lahat ng mga kasulatang kaugnay nito ay maaring suriin ng CORRECTION OF mother; after granting o’clock in the morning Civil Registrar of Ta- THE CERTIFICATE OF the cancellation by the before this Court sitting cloban City. Likewise, sinuman na nagtataglay ng legal na interest ditto matapos humil- LIVEBIRTH OF EVIE Honorable Court, allow at the Bulwagan ng Kata- furnish a copy of this ing ng pagsusuri at magbayad ng kaukulang halaga halaga sa ANGENIE B. the late registration of rungan, Tacloban City. Order to the Petitioners AGUIRRE, Evie Angenie B. Aguirre Any interested person and their counsel. tanggapang ito. Petitioner, before the Office of the may appear on said time SO ORDERED. -versus- Civil Register – Tacloban and date, and then there GIVEN this 31st CIVIL REGISTRAR OF City, the place where she file his/her opposition day of October, 2018 at Kapag walang sagabal na legal, ang proyektong nabanggit ay THE CITY OF was born on August 12, thereto and to show the Bulwagan ng Kata- TACLOBAN, 2003; and the Certificate cause why the petition rungan, Tacloban City. ituturing na rerehistrado at maari nang bigyan ng sertipiko bilang PHILIPPINE of Live Birth be recti- should not be granted. (Sgd.) LOLITA R. katibayan nito, pagkalipas ng limang (5) araw mula sa huling STATISTICS OFFICE fied to show the name Further, let a copy MERCADO AND ALL OTHER of the biological mother of this Order be pub- Presiding Judge paglalathala. PERSON WHO MAY – Noena M. Macawile lished in a newspaper EV Mail Jan. 21-27, BE INTERESTED, and correct the entries of general circulation 28- Feb. 3, & 4-10, 2019 Cebu City, Disyembre 3, 2018.

Republic of the prayer for issuance of expense, the publication to adduce evidence in Philippines letters of administration of this Order once a week support of the petition. (Sgd.) FRANCIS D. ORDENIZA, C.E. SUPREME COURT by Concordia Quiza Vda. for three (3) consecutive The Sheriff of this Regional Officer 8th Judicial Region De Bague. weeks in an accredited Court is also hereby OR- REGIONAL TRIAL A perusal of the newspaper of general DERED to post a copy COURT petition shows that the circulation in the Prov- of this Order on three EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, & 4-10, 2019 Branch 36 same appears to be suf- ince of Leyte. To expedite (3) conspicuous places Carigara, Leyte ficient in form and sub- the proceedings in this namely: (1) The Bulletin -o0o- stance, except that the case, the petitioner is Board of Brgy. District Republic of the Philippines within the same establishment within the period SPEC PROC. No. RTC- requirement under A.M. also DIRECTED to sub- 1, Barugo, Leyte; (2) the Province of Eastern Samar aforementioned. 2018-019-SP No. 11-9-4-SC pertaining mit to the court, within Bulletin Board of the City of Borongan Only registered Borongan City Solo Parents IN THE MATTER OF to furnishing a soft copy (15) days from notice, a Municipal hall of Barugo, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD whose income in Borongan City falls below the THE PETITION FOR of this initiatory plead- Manifestation about the Leyte; and (3) the Bulletin poverty threshold as set by the National Economic THE APPROVAL OF ing was not complied documents desired to be Board of this Court. Ordinance No. 146, Series of 2018 and Development Authority (NEDA) and was sub- THE LAST WILL AND with. For this reason, marked during the initial Furnish copies of AN ORDINANCE MANDATING RESTAURANT jected to the assessment of the Borongan City TESTAMENT OF the petitioner is given a hearing. Failure to com- this Order to the peti- ESTABLISHMENTS TO GRANT TWENTY Social Welfare Development shall be covered by ESPERIDION BAGUE non-extendible period ply shall be construed tioner through counsel PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT EVERY FIRST this Ordinance. WITH PRAYER FOR of five (5) days from no- as violation of Section for his compliance, as SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TO REGISTERED SECTION 2. As a result of the amendment Or- BORONGAN CITY SOLO PARENTS AMEND- dinance no. 138, Series of 2018, Section Numbers ISSUANCE OF tice to furnish this court 3, Rule 17, 1997 Rules of well as the Honorable ING FOR THE PURPOSE ORDINANCE NO. 138, shall be correspondingly amended and numbered LETTERS OF with said soft copy by Civil Procedure, and the Solicitor General for his SERIES OF 2018 accordingly. ADMINISTRATION, way of a CD copy, or Court will accordingly. information and appro- SECTION 3. Establishments granting discount CONCORDIA QUIZA the file stored in a USB During the initial priate action. Authors: HON. JENNIFER S. ANACIO under Section 1 hereof may claim as tax deductions VDA. DE BAGUE, drive or emailed at the hearing, all those inter- SO ORDERED. HON. EMMANUEL TIU SONCO of their net cost from their gross receipts/sales for Petitioner. Court’s email address at ested person/s are given GIVEN in Cham- HON. NAPOLEON BEBITA taxable year said discount was granted for payment x------// rtcbr36carigara@yahoo. the opportunity to ven- bers on this 3rd day of HON. RENATO BAGACAY for their annual business tax. ORDER com. In the meantime, tilate their opposition, January 2019 at Carigara, HON. GLENN ESCOTO SECTION 4. The Borongan City Social Service Filed before this set the initial hearing on if any, to the petition. Leyte, Philippines. HON. ESTANISLAO QUELITANO Welfare and Development shall promulgate the nec- court is a petition seeking March 7, 2019 at 8:30 in Otherwise, if they fail (Sgd.) LAURO A. P. HON. VICTOR FRANCO essary internal rules and regulations to carry out the for the approval of the the morning. to appear, their claim CASTILLO, JR. HON. AURORA ANASARIAS necessary provisions of this Ordinance. last will and testament of The petitioner is DI- shall be barred and the Judge SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect Esperidion Bague with RECTED to cause at her petition will be allowed EV Mail Jan. 14-20, WHEREAS, to strike a balance between profit- upon its approval. 21-27, & 28- Feb. 3, 2019 ability and social responsibility, establishments that are frequented by families raised and supported by Adopted: Sangguniang Panlungsod, City of solo parents are hereby mandated to grant a twenty Borongan. Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed No. 180; Page No. 36; Book No. 57; percent (20%) discount on the total bill of the solo of Quitclaim Series of 2018 Notary Public REdentor parent and his/her children in establishments cov- December 21, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN C. Villordon. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, that the properties of the late PROS- 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 ered by this Ordinance; PERO D. BERNARDES, SR re a parcel Extrajudicial Settlement NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE WHEREAS, solo parents, possess the role HON. VICTOR L. FRANCO SP Member of agricultural land situated in Brgy. P. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ON REMATADOS OF burden of rearing their children may be given time to (Sgd.) HON. ESTANISLAO N. QUELITANO, JR. Inocentes, Naval, Biliran denominated as that the personal properties of late bond with their children as Filipino are known to be SP Member survey No. 831-P under TD No. 02015, NENITA K. BACARRO re an account with with an area of .1858 hectares ; and agri- the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) M. LHUILLIER PAWNSHOPS closely knitted manifested by the usual time spent (Sgd.) HON. RENATO C. BAGACAY cultural land situated in Brgy. Pulangbato, Naval, Biliran under Account No. 1211- together going out to enjoy themselves; SP Member Almeria, Biliran, denominated as survey 0761-74 was settled among her heirs per ALL BRANCHES AT LEYTE REGION, ORMOC 1,2 & WHEREAS, the said discount granted by (Sgd.) HON. MARLYN V. SY SP Member No. 2197-E-P under TD No. 00322 R- Doc. No. 115; Page No. 23; Book No.__; 3, NAVAL, PALOMPON, CARIGARA, ISABEL, KANANGA, said restaurants and similar establishments shall (Sgd.) HON. EMMANUEL T. TIU SONCO with an area of 1.342500 hectares were Series of 2019 Notary Public REdentor C. settled among his heirs per Doc. No. 135; Villordon. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 4-10 VILLABA, SAN ISIDRO, TABANGO, ALBUERA, LEYTE, be allowed to claim as deductions from their gross SP Member Page No. 25; Book No. 57; Series of 2018 & 11-17, 2019 BILIRAN, MATAG-OB, CALUBIAN, TACLOBAN BRANCHES receipts/sales on the payment of their annual tax of (Sgd.) HON. LEONALDO A. ADOR, JR. Notary Public Redentor C. Villordon. EV Deed of Self-Adjudication 1,2,3,4, & 5, PALO, CALANIPAWAN (V&G) TANAUAN, the preceding calendar year. SP Member Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (Sgd.) HON. AURORA ANASARIAS Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed that the property of the late SPS. Capt. ALANG-ALANG, JARO, DAGAMI, DULAG, BURAUEN, of Quitclaim ARTURO A. VELASQUEZ and CATA- MARASBARAS, ROBINSON, BAYBAY, 1, & 3, INOPACAN, NOW THEREFORE, SP Member NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN LINA T. VELASQUEZ re a parcel of land HILONGOS, ABUYOG, MAASIN 1 & 2, BATO, SOGOD BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG HON. GLENN A. ESCOTO SP Member that the property of the late LEOPOLDO denominated as Survey No. 4192 and PANLUNGSOD, CITY OF BORONGAN IN SES- (Sgd.) HON. NAPOLEON BEBITA 1 & 2; MACARTHUR, SAN JUAN (CABALIAN), LILOAN, EBAJO and MARCOSA FAJARDO covered by TD No. 01406, containing SION ASSEMBLED, THAT SP Member EBAJO and ROSA FAJARDO EBAJO an area of 0.3026 ha. was adjudicated HINDANG, HINUNANGAN, PINTUYAN, MALITBOG, & ST. (Sgd.) HON. JENNIFER S. ANACIO re a parcel of agricultural land situated unto herself by SUSAN V. PARILLA per BERNARD. in Brgy. Agpangi, Naval, Biliran denomi- Doc. No. 22; Page No. 15; Book No.__; SECTION 1. Amendatory Provision. The Or- SP Member nated as survey No. 1972 covered by Series of 2018 Notary Public REdentor dinance institutionalizing the rights and privileges (Sgd.) HON. MAY LANIE O. ANACTA TCT No. TC-1953, under TD No. 00144 C. Villordon. EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3, Commencing February 15, 2019 at 9:00 am the of Solo Parents in the City of Borongan providing Ex-OffIcio Member/SK Federation President was settled among their heirs per Doc. 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 above-mentioned pawnshop will sell on Public Auction Sale for local policies and appropriating funds thereof HON. RENERIO B. ADOR, SR. all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 30, is hereby amended by inserting additional provi- Ex-Officio Member/ABC President 2017, Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. sions, to wit; ADVERTISE WITH (Sgd.) HON. VICTOR L. FRANCO Sa Pebrero 15, 2019, sa alas 9:00 and takna sa buntag Section 21. A twenty percent (20%) discount on Acting Vice-Mayor/ Presiding Officer EASTERN VISAYAS MAIL isubasta sa publiko ang tanang butang naremati diri sa tag- the total bill of the solo parent and his/her children Telefax No. (053) 561-0809 / Mobile No. sa-tagsa ka buhatan sa gihinganlan sa itaas. Tanang butang shall be granted by restaurants and other eating (Sgd.) ANTONIO B. SACMAR 0928-554-9820 / Email: [email protected] pinerenda nga wala makukat hangtud sa Septeyembre establishments, offering at least fifteen (15) tables, Secretary to the Sanggunian (Board Secretary VI) OR [email protected] 30, 2017 maapil sa subasta. Gi-awhag ang tanang suki sa to registered Borongan City solo parents every first pagsusi sa ilang mga resibo. Saturday of each month from 12 noon to 6PM. (Sgd.) HON. MARIA FE R. ABUNDA Hermosilla Drive, District 28, Ormoc City In no case shall the provisions of this ordinance TAGDUMALA City Mayor apply to bills exceeding Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) for single or accumulated receipts made CALL US NOW!!! EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. 3,2019 EV Mail Jan. 28-Feb. 3; Feb. 4-10; & Feb. 11-17, 2019 10 JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019

VIEW ... from P. 4 I hope this column will be read by my PaMaNa gives 200- PHINMA provides quality Nursing followers, and gets discussed in our civic circles. We need to act as a whole commu- M road project to Education to its students nity against this menace. BASED ON 2018 data of the Philippine Over- supervised practical application of their stud- Maybe, for starters, the community Las Navas residents seas Employment Agency (POEA), the demand, ies, giving them the much-needed skills neces- mobilizes an appeal to Pres. Rodrigo Roa CATARMAN, NO. SAMAR – The both local and global, for nurses is high, more sary in the nursing profession. Duterte to purchase emergency supplies Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan so for well-trained nurse practitioners. PHINMA Education has turned out Nurs- from reputable pharmaceuticals abroad (PaMaNa) under the Office of the Presi- In the United States, there is a projected ing board topnotchers over the years, the latest without having to go through the usual dential Adviser on the Peace Process 15% growth in the employment of nurses, among them Tristan Mark Robosa, who took the procurement process. (OPAPP) has given 9 barangays in the going all the way to 2026, according to the US top slot in the June 2018 board exams, together I also appeal to our city veterinarians Municipality of Las Navas, Northern Department of Labor. with Chielon Abalos and Daisy Albright Fernan- to step up spaying and castration activi- Samar a Php 200-million road project, In an article dated July 29, 2018 in Manila dez, placing seventh and tenth, respectively. All ties. Spaying is “tubal ligation” of female benefitting hundreds if not thousands Bulletin, it was reported that Germany is three graduated from the University of Pangas- dogs, and castration is for males. Stray of residents. accepting 400 applicants for nurses while in inan (PHINMA UPang) in Dagupan City, which dogs must be caught. There should also be This is in response to the need to Saudi Arabia, the number is closer to 1,000. for the past two years has been a top performing In the Philippines, Nursing as a profession school in the Nursing Board examinations. massive injection activities of all dogs in connect barangays in the said munici- is seen by most people as a means to a better Southwestern University (SWU PHINMA) the barangays. pality that are isolated, poverty-stricken, life. This is partly due to the attraction of earn- in Cebu City is one of the best universities in I also appeal to Liga ng Barangay presi- and social services-deprived communi- ing in dollars or Euros in countries, which have the Visayas. Joining PHINMA in 2005, SWU dent Bebe Laurente to coordinate with the ties because of their inaccessibility. high demand for well-trained Filipino nurses. PHINMA is one of the corporation’s first barangays and take action on the problem As of now, motorboats and bancas Thus, the school which aspiring nurses pick investments in the educational sector. SWU of strays. A female dog can have puppies are used to deliver products to and from to be their foundational and training ground PHINMA ensures that students learn through thrice a year. Awareness activities must be the said barangays, although hiking is in the Philippines, is one of the most crucial a practice-focused, relevant, and high quality intensified. still practiced by many folks in going to factors in their journey towards getting their learning process in a supportive environment. There are bigger things than politics. and from the poblacion as well. Nursing degree and achieving their dream of The University’s vibrant environment has at- It’s public health issues like rabies. The 9 barangays in Las Navas that giving their families more comfortable lives. tracted thousands of students from all over will benefit the Php 200-million PaMaNa PHINMA Education’s BS Nursing pro- Asia, America and Africa, making it an inter- MARGEN NHA ... from P. 2 road project will be Barangay Bugay, gram teaches nursing concepts alongside nationally competitive institution of higher Guiguinta, Bugtusan, Mabini, Taylor, Related Learning Experiences (RLE). RLEs learning. are learning opportunities that develop the Strategically placed all around the Philip- lacking, thus, the need to be complied Victory, El Empon, Poponton and Cuen- competencies of nursing students by utilizing pines, other PHINMA schools are located in with by the beneficiaries, or else, their co. The project started last December 3, units would not be energized, as per Max processes in various health situations. Much Metro Manila (PHINMA Saint Jude College), 2018 and the target of completion will like a practicum or on-the-job-training, nursing Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija (PHINMA Araullo Torcende of LEYECO V. be next year June 6, 2020. Torcende also mentioned that they students take their RLEs not only in hospitals University), Cagayan de Oro (PHINMA The project involves the construc- but also in clinics, schools, industrial establish- Cagayan de Oro College) and Iloilo (PHINMA would start installing the electric meters tion of concrete road (7.66954 lane- ments, and community health centers. University of Iloilo). PHINMA Education also onto each unit on February 4 (Monday). kilometer) to include 3 bridges, 5 box The program’s outcome-based curricu- has a training center in Myanmar, in partner- “Tauran na gyud namo og metro ang units culverts, with embankment protection lum, with simulated clinical and active learn- ship with Victoria Hospital. pero dili namo i-energize ang unit unless structure. ing activities, trains students to be not just Driven by its mission of “Making Lives ma-kumpleto na sa beneficiary ana nga During the groundbreaking ceremo- skillful nurses but also competent individuals. Better Through Education”, PHINMA Educa- unit ang requirements na among gipangayo ny at Las Navas Junction Bugay (project In this teaching method, students have goals, tion continues to give hope to students yearn- gikan nila,” explained Torcende. As of the site), OPAPP Regional Manager Imelda which they need to complete at the end of each ing for a better future through its nursing term. It provides students with an intensive, programs. (PR) said meeting, there are only 50 beneficiaries C. Bonifacio said: “Dahil sa proyektong left who still need to complete LEYECO V’s ito magiging maayos at maganda ang requirements. buhay ng mga taga Las Navas at ito ang Accordingly, once the beneficiaries Republic of the Leyte; were already married, And other reliefs umpisa ng magandang samahan natin Philippines That being the par- hence, he has the right just and equitable under vacate their homes in their place of origin, dito sa lugar.” REGIONAL TRIAL ents of REY O. LAHER, to the use of the surname the premises are likewise a demolition team will demolish the struc- The impact of the said project is, COURT JR., and having or claim- of his father and mother prayed for; Branch 10 ing any interest which pursuant to Articles 174 Finding the petition tures, especially if the house is located on the travel time will be reduced from 45 a danger-zone area or on a no-build zone Eighth Judicial Region would be affected, herein of the Civil Code of the to be sufficient in form minutes by boat to 15 minutes via land Abuyog, Leyte petitioner- spouses REY Philippines and his name and substance, let the area. The beneficiaries were also made transport to Brgy. Mabini from junction SP. PROC. NO. 339 O. LAHER SR. and MEL- should be written or re- hearing of this case be set aware of this issue. Bugay and vice-versa, uplifting the qual- IN THE MATTER OF WIDA O. LAHER are corded as “REY OXINIO for April 11, 2019 at 8:30 THE PETITION FOR hereto impleaded and LAHER JR.” instead of o’clock in the morning, It was also proposed to have a ceremo- ity of life of the people in the area and nial turnover of the housing units. CHANGE OF NAME/ give their conformity and “REY OXINIO”. before this Court. easier road access of the riding public. CORRECTION OF consent to this petition. That due to these Let copy of this Or- In addition, it was agreed that the re- It will also improve governance ENTRIES IN THE REY O. LAHER SR. and mistakes in the entry der be published once a location will be done by area or by batch. through partnerships with the national CERTIFICATE OF LIVE MELWIDA O. LAHER in the Name, Date and week for three (3) con- BIRTH OF REY O. are of legal ages, married, Place of Marriage of the secutive weeks in a local During the relocation as well, there will be and local institutions, reduce vulnerabil- Philippine National Police (PNP) officers LAHER JR., Filipino, and a resident parents, petitioner might newspaper of general ity in conflict-affected areas through sus- REY O. LAHER JR., of Brgy. Nebga, Abuyog, encounter serious prob- circulation in the Prov- who will assist the families during the tainable rural development, community REY O. LAHER SR. & Leyte, Province of Leyte lem in the future; ince of Leyte. It is further relocation process. infrastructure and focused delivery of MELWIDA O. LAHER where they can be served That in all the pe- ordered that the same Petitioners with summons and other titioner’s transactions, together with the peti- SP Member Pongos then proposed to social services; and empower communi- create a Relocation Task Force composed of -vs_ processes of this Court; where private or pub- tion, be posted in three ties and strengthen their capacity to ad- OFFICE OF THE That petitioners and lic, petitioner REY O. (3) conspicuous public the City General Services Office, Philippine dress issues conflict and peace through LOCAL CIVIL the respondent have the LAHER, JR. would al- places in the Municipal- National Police, Philippine Army, City En- activities that promote social cohesion. REGISTRAR, ABUYOG, capacity to sue and to ways indicate his name ity of Abuyog, Leyte all LEYTE , be sued; as such; at the expenses of herein gineering Office, City Health Department, By Mike Paul M. Marquez and the Urban Poor. Public Respondent. That petitioner That the petitioner petitioner. The Clerk of x------x REY OXINIO LAHER has no pending admin- Court is directed to fur- The relocation of the 395 families will AMENDED ORDER JR., whose Certificate of istrative civil or crimi- nish copy of this Order start on February 12, 2019. The relocation A verified petition Live Birth with regis- nal case or no criminal and Petition to the Office is expected to run for two weeks. for the CORRECTION try No. 2003-2194 dated record; of the Solicitor General The LIAC is set to have their final FOR CHANGE OF July 1, 2003 is sought to That the petition is at 134 Amorsolo St., Le- NAME/CORECTION be corrected, was born not intended neither to gaspi Village, Makati meeting on February 6, 2019 (Wednesday), OF ENTRIES IN THE and named as “REY OX- escape from any admin- City; the Philippines Sta- same time and venue, to finalize relocation CERTIFICATE OF LIVE INIO” on June 7, 1998 in istrative, civil or criminal tistics Authority, Manila, preparations. By Dailyn Cabarse BIRTH OF REY O. LA- their residence in Brgy. liability nor prejudice the Local Civil Registrar HER JR., REY O. LAHER Nebga, Abuyog, Leyte any other persons but of Abuyog, Leyte; and JR., REY O. LAHER SR. with the assistance of merely to straighten and the petitioner through NMP ANNIVERSARY ... and MELWIDA O. LA- a traditional midwife correct the entries in the counsel. HER, petitioner, having “hilot”; Certificate of Live Birth SO ORDERED. from P. 12 been filed through coun- That REY OXINIO of the petitioner REY O. Abuyog, Leyte, sel, alleges: LAHER JR.’s parents, LAHER, JR. January 31, 2019. upgrading, specialized, and safety courses That, Petitioners is herein petitioners-spous- That petitioners re- (Sgd.) HON. CARLOS to merchant marine officers and ratings legal age, single, Filipino es REY O. LAHER SR. spectfully prays unto O. ARGUELLES and initiated the development of training and a bonafide resident and MELWIDA O. LA- this Honorable Court Acting Presiding Judge programs for trainers aimed at enhancing of Brgy. Nebga. Abuyog, HER were married on that after due publication Copy furnished: Leyte, Province of Leyte March 15, 1997 in the and hearing an Order be -Office of the Solici- their instructional and assessment skills. since birth for more than Nebga Brgy. Hall, Brgy. issued directing the Of- tor General Likewise, together with international or- 20 years, where he can Nebga, Abuyog, Leyte fice Local Civil Registrar 134 Amorsolo St., ganizations, NMP developed other courses be served with summons which was solemnized of Abuyog, Leyte and Legaspi Village, Makati that address psychosocial issues in the and other processes of by Hon. Elizabeth B. the Philippine Statistics City this Court; Briton; Authority (PSA) to cor- -Philippine Statis- maritime industry, which are now imple- That being the cus- That petitioner’s rect the entry in the Cer- tics Authority, Manila mented in maritime schools and private todian of the records parents were already le- tificate of Live birth of -Local Civil Regis- training centers. As of today, NMP offers a sought to be corrected, gally married at the time REY O. LAHER, JR. more trar of Abuyog, Leyte total of 33 training courses. the Office of the Lo- of his birth and concep- particularly as follows: -Atty. Lee Ageri- cal Civil Registrar of tion, the Date and Place 1. Change the Date co B. Avila petitioner’s Apart from its training operations, Abuyog, Leyte is hereto of Marriage of Parents and Place of Marriage counsel NMP also conducts industry researches NMP also encourages seafarers to avail impleaded as public re- in Petitioner’s Certifi- of Parents from Blank to PUBLIC ATTOR- towards improving the Philippine maritime of the NMP-OWWA (Overseas Workers spondent, having the cate Live Birth should be “March 15, 1997 – Nebga NEY’S OFFICE manpower sector with its findings adopted Welfare Administration) Seafarers’ Up- capacity to sue and to be written as March 15, 1997 Barangay Hall, Abuyog, Abuyog District sued in this action which instead of being blank; Leyte; Office as inputs in the formulation of maritime grading Program (SUP), which entitles the can be served with sum- That the petitioner 2. Change the name Abuyog, Leyte education and labor and employment beneficiary to receive financial assistance mons and other process- REY O. LAHER JR. is a from “REY OXINIO” to EV Mail Jan. 28- Feb. policies. for training costs from the OWWA. (PR) es of this Court at Brgy. legitimate child having “REY OXINIO LAHER 3, 4-10 & 11-17, 2019 Loyonsawang, Abuyog, born when his parents JR.”; JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019 11

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Ad space available 12 JAN. 28-FEB. 3, 2019 NMP starts 100-day RCO facilitates conduct of OSHS seminar countdown to 41st to Ormoc employers, workers Founding Anniversary ORMOC CITY – The Rotary Club of Ormoc TACLOBAN CITY – made their lives part of (RCO) headed by its pres- The National Maritime NMP and who influenced ident, Victor Darwin A. Polytechnic (NMP) un- us. People who are instru- Catingub, held a seminar veils today the 100-day mental in the creation of on Occupational Safety countdown marker at the NMP,” said Ms. Ayaso. and Health Standards NMP Training Complex Embarking on digital (OSHS) on January 31, grounds in line with the transformation, NMP is 2019 at Hotel Don Felipe, upcoming NMP’s 41st undertaking the follow- this city. In attendance Founding Anniversary ing: (1) Conversion of Gen- were business owners, on May 1, 2019 with the der Sensitivity Training managers and employees. theme: “NMP @ 41: En- for Seafarers (GSTS) to According to the Bu- hancing Accessibility and an e-Learning Platform/ reau of Working Conditions Ensuring Global Relevan- Format; (2) Acquisition of (BWC), about one out of cy Through Digital Trans- Full Mission Engine Room every ten of its expected formation in Maritime Simulator; (3) Develop- 60,732 establishments have Training and Research”. ment of Maritime Research OSHS violations with the Being on the brink of and Information Portal; five major and common vio- technical revolution, the and (4) Development of lations being the following: theme was conceptualized Major Frontline Systems (e- lack of first-aiders, failure to Officers and members of Rotary Club of Ormoc present Dr. Jude Jundis, OSHS seminar re- by the Maritime Research Research System, e-Library source person, a certificate of appreciation, following the successful seminar he conducted on RA register the establishment, and Development Division System, Express Registra- 11058, otherwise known as the “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety having some administrative (MRDD), the host division tion, e-Verification System and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof”, here in Ormoc. reports on health and safety, for this year’s celebration. and Executive Information lack of fire protection, and with OSHS will be fined a institutions, state universi- disaster drills. NMP has to be ready to take System). low quality standards of maximum of Php 100,000.00 ties and colleges, and local The workers also have a paradigmatic shift and Identified activities are equipment and facilities. per day until they correct government units. the right to know all types embrace a world of disrup- aimed to enhance NMP’s Just last year, BWC add- the deficiencies. The following, accord- of hazards in the workplace, tive change, subjecting its accessibility and ensure its ed, Republic Act No. 11058, Dr. Jundis said that the ing to Dr. Jundis, are some of hence, shall be provided structures to the levels of global relevancy as it fulfills otherwise known as “An passage of this law is ex- the basic duties of employ- training/orientation. Work- transparency and efficiency its mandate of providing Act Strengthening Compli- pected to greatly reduce ers with regards to OSH: ers also have the right to along with its vision of quality trainings to Filipino ance with Occupational incidents of workplace, equip a workplace free from refuse unsafe work. They being the country’s leader seafarers and valuable re- Safety and Health Stan- deaths, serious injuries and hazardous conditions; use also have the right to report in maritime training and searches to the maritime dards and Providing Penal- illnesses caused by OSHS only approved specific in- accidents and the right to research. industry. ties for Violations Thereof”, violations. So, basically, he dustry set of standards of have Personal Protective Ms. Grace Marie T. NMP was established was born. However, it was continued, the objective of devices and equipment for Equipment (PPE). Ayaso, Head, Maritime on May 1, 1978 by virtue of only implemented just re- the OSH standards is to the workplace; comply with Under the OSH pro- Research and Development Presidential Decree 1369 as cently, after it was pub- protect every working man OSH standards including gram, Dr. Jundis said, all Division (MRDD), in her the government’s response lished in a newspaper on against the dangers of in- training, medical examina- establishments are required message stressed the sig- to the immediate and dire January 5, 2019. jury, sickness or death. tion, and provisions on pro- to hire safety officers, even nificance of the anniversary need of updating and up- Dr. Jude O. Jundis, the He further shared that tective and safety devices those establishments with at celebration and the contri- grading the capability and resource speaker of the this law is applicable to all such as PPE and machine least one employee. Covered butions of various persons qualifications of marine seminar, is the Medical Di- establishments, projects and guards; comply with all workplaces shall also have in the creation of NMP. licensed officers and other rector (MD) of Living Hope sites and all other places reportorial requirements qualified occupational health “Why do we celebrate marine graduates for their Hospital in Maasin, South- where work is being under- of the OSH standards; and personnel such as certified anniversaries? Why do we increased acceptability for ern Leyte. He is also the taken including the follow- register establishment to first-aiders, nurses, dentists, give time to plan out and employment in internation- president of the Philippine ing: establishments located DOLE as provided under and physicians, and could be it is always a year-long al and domestic maritime College on Occupational inside special economic the OSH standards. part-time or full-time. celebration that we have? fleets. It became an attached Medicine, Eastern Visayas zones; utilities engaged in On the other hand, the Dr. Jundis ended the We celebrate to have SENSE agency of the Department Chapter. It was he who air, sea, and land transpor- basic duties of the employees seminar, encouraging ev- OF HISTORY. We recall the of Labor and Employment shared to the attendees the tation; and industries such are: participate in capacity- eryone to spread the infor- good deeds, the achieve- in 1987 through Executive basics of R.A. No. 11058. as mining, fishing, con- building activities on safety mation, as well as to study ments as well as the joys Order No. 126. Accordingly, this law struction, agriculture, and and health and other OSH- the new law, and of course, and sorrows that we had, NMP began its opera- concentrates on mandating maritime. However, he said, related topics and programs; especially to employers and we also recall what hap- tions by offering the Ba- employers to make their this Rule is not applicable proper use of all safeguards workers, to be compliant, pened to us 5 years ago sic Messman Course. It workplace safe and health- to the public sector such as and safety devices furnished not just to avoid violations, when Typhoon Yolanda pioneered in the conduct of ful for their employees. national government agen- for workers’ protection; but more importantly, to struck NMP. It is also a time Under this legislation, em- cies, government-owned comply with instructions to prevent any incident in when we honor people who see NMP ANNI- ployers with willful failure and controlled corpora- prevent accidents; and par- the workplace. By Dailyn have been with us and who VERSARY p. 10 or refusal of complying tions, government financial ticipate in national or local Cabarse

Barangay Cabulihan, Ormoc City, just had their Sinulog Festival on January 28, 2019 (Monday). The festival was participated by eight teams: Puroks 1-7, Senior Citizens, and the Open Arms. Hailed as the Grand Champion was the team of Purok 2. They received a cash prize of Php 5,000.00. Coming in 2nd Place was the team of Purok 1 who brought home a cash prize of Php 3,000.00. Finally, coming in 3rd Place was the team of Purok 4. They received a cash prize of Php 2,000.00. Non-winners, meanwhile, received Php 1,000.00 as consolation prize.