NEWS 2 NEWS 2 NEWS 3 FEATURE 4 Barangay BF cele- Pagaduan leads Census in Parañaque PCCI-PQUE holds brates Nutrition Month police force in BF begins August 10 73rd GMM

Resident’s/Business Copy IMPORTANT NUMBERS BARANGAY BF HOMES AMBULANCE 809-8670 BARANGAY BF HOMES TANOD 809-8843 BARANGAY BF HOMES FIRE STATION 842-4682 BARANGAY BF HOMES POLICE Resident’s/ 809-3604 Business Copy BARANGAY CAA AMBULANCE YOUR INDEPENDENT Not For Sale 871-3901 SOURCE OF COMMUNITY Las Piñas CITY POLICE NEWS & INFORMATION 873-1948 NOT FOR SALE BFFHAI SECURITY 807-3115 Vol.3Vol.2 No.No. 1613 JuneAugust 26 - July6 - 19, 9, 20142015 Brgy. BF joins Metro NBI, Brgy. Team raid Drug Den lements of the National transparent plastic sachets n an action-packed thirty minutes, Baran- Bureau of Investigation containing crystalline substance, gay BF Homes, Veritas Parochial School (VPS), (NBI) and the Barangay one transparent plastic box BF PNP PCP-5 Main police station, Pergola E I BF Homes Peace and Order Team containing assorted drug ‘Shake’ drill Mall, Robinsons BF and other members of the recovered illegal substances and paraphernalia and one wooden Phase 1 business community banded together drug paraphernalia after they chest box also containing to conduct the local version of the Metro Manila conducted a warranted search at assorted drug paraphernalia. Over “Shake” Drill – or the metro-wide earthquake drill a house along Nicanor Jacinto St. at V. Fernandez St., the enforcers – which started precisely at 10:30 AM on July 30, and another along V. Fernandez discovered and confiscated and which saw roughly a thousand people walk St. inside BF Homes, Parañaque a full grown marijuana down the streets to converge at the Elsie Gatches City. The barangay Peace and plant, methamphetamine St. parking area in front of the Resurrection of Our Order Team is composed of hydrocholoride (shabu) weighing Lord Parish (ROLP). Kagawad Rey “XO” Casanova, 42.2068 grams, dried marijuana, The drill commenced as scheduled with the Executive Officer Ruben Rosales, as well as several pieces of used use of emergency vehicle sound systems and Franco Salamat, Lauro Carabeyo aluminum foils, an improvised the ringing of church bells. Much to the surprise and Jonadin Dacanay. lighter and a weighing scale. of officials of Barangay BF Homes and VPS, sev- Armed with search warrants The NBI recommended for eral office employees from a nearby building and issued by Judge Jaime M. Guray prosecution, for violation of from other businesses also joined in, resulting into of the Parañaque Regional Section 11 Art. II of Republic Act a bigger-than-expected crowd converging at the Trial Court, the law enforcers Number 9165 (Comprehensive parking area. Most of the VPS people, and em- recovered from the Nicanor Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), ployees from Pergola, Robinsons and Barangay BF Jacinto St. site two heat-sealed people at the /Cont’d. to P8 The VPS rescue team demonstrates team work and coordination to help “disaster” victims /Cont’d. to P8 Water Service Interruption Las Piñas busts fake car sticker syndicate affects BF he City Government of Las Piñas mastermind while Pineda worked as a se- offered to sell the FR sticker for P1,000 and announced on July 20 that it had curity guard at the BF Resort Village. agreed to meet up with the undercover aynilad Water Ser- their seven-foot-tall water pipe- busted a syndicate that was alleg- The four suspects will be charged for buyer at the parking lot of SM Center in vices, Inc. (Maynilad) line along Juan Luna St. and Her- T announces water mosa St. in Tondo, Manila, to give edly selling bogus Friendship Route stickers violation of the Republic Act Number 8293 Barangay Pamplona 3 at around 3:00 PM M to motorists who wanted to access several (Intellectual Propert Code), falsification and of July 13. When arrested with two pieces service interruption schedule in way to the flood interceptor proj- private subdivisions around the city. violation of City Ordinance Number 715-06 of sticker and marked money, he confessed August, affecting areas in Cavite ect of the Department of Public The city’s law enforcers organized an (Friendship Routes creation). to have secured the counterfeit sticker from and Metro Manila, including ar- Works and Highways (DPWH). entrapment operation on July 13 and appre- How the syndicate was busted Mancela who yielded five (5) more stickers. eas within Barangay BF Homes Although, the service inter- hended four suspects namely Ferdie “Jojo” The first to fall in a series of sting op- Next to fall was Pineda who was nabbed in Parañaque City and BF Homes ruption is scheduled at various R. Reyes, James R. Berocal, Rowel T. Pineda erations led by retired Police Senior Inspec- while on duty at his post at BF Resort Vil- subdivision enclaves in Muntin- times from August 10 - 13 and and Lilibeth P. Mancela – all residents of the tor Joe Gonzales, head of the Mayor’s Of- lage and found in his possession another lupa and Las Piñas. According to from August 17 – 18, interruption the company, they are realigning in BF is scheduled /Cont’d. to P5 city. Of the four, Reyes is believed to be the fice’ Civil Security Force, was Berocal who five (5) stickers. /Cont’d. to P8 2 NEWS August 6 - 19, 2015 BFFHAI reports half-year accomplishments PQUE gives birthday cash gifts to BF seniors Less than a year after taking over of the af- yuga, Batac Tuazon-Elizalde, Tehran-Aguirre and fairs of BF Homes subdivision, the BF Federation Tropical-4S, and installed movable gates manned Over one thousand and three hundred se- nior citizens of Barangay BF Homes lined up hop- of Homeowners Association, Inc. (BFFHAI) recently by security guards at Elizalde street, El Grande Av- ing to be given their much awaited birthday cash reported that it has provided assistance and ser- enue, Metrocore gate and BF Mariposa. gifts by the City Government of Parañaque and vices concerning their members but also the entire On the theme park located along Pilar Banzon the Office of Senior Citizen Affairs – Parañaque subdivision in general. street, the BFFHAI reported restoring the combat (OSCA-Parañaque) in coordination with Barangay For the period of January to June of 2015, the wire, the playground amenities, cleaning the park BF Homes and the Senior Citizens Association of federation reported that they managed to fabricate and hired 3 grass cutters. The theme park was also Barangay BF Homes, Inc. (SCABBI) on July 21 at the and install perimeter fences at enclaves or locations used as the venue for the BF Saturday Market which Phase 1 gym along Pilar Banzon street, BF Homes, located at the edges of BF Homes subdivision such operated on most Saturdays since February 14 giv- Parañaque City. as BF Mariposa, Garden Homes at Abelardo, BF ing sellers a new place to sell food, fresh products Under the rules, senior citizens who are certi- Garden Homes Rio, Rio de Janeiro extension, Kan- and other items to buyers who flocked in. The park fied SCABBI members carrying OSCA Cares pro- luran, BF Parklane, Concha Cruz drive, BF Interna- hosted the June 24 disaster awareness seminar gram cards and whose birth months fell within the January to June period were qualified to receive As PQUE city officials looked on SCABBI Vice President tional Central, F. Cruz, Kyoto street, Munich street, that saw PHILVOLCS director Renato Solidum and Nitz Wenceslao, OSCA-Parañaque OIC Dante Pacheco Metrocore, Legacy Homes and at the boundary of other important speakers share valuable informa- their respective birthday cash gifts worth P500. Be- fore receiving the gifts however, each of them had and SCABBI President Elpidio Padama blew the candles on UPS5 and BF Homes. The federation claimed that tion to the community. top of a birthday cake in honor of the BF senior citizens. these projects were done in response to enclaves Other services reported include the upgrading to confirm their presence by lining up at registra- that called their attention about walls that were of the community closed circuit television (CCTV) tion tables and showing their cards. The gifts were released after several speeches Parañaque had not confirmed the exact number of broken or non-existent. system; flood control and de-clogging in coopera- delivered by guests that include Parañaque City recipients of the cash gifts. Regarding the roads in BF Homes, the federa- tion with the Metro Manila Development Authority Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Vice Mayor Rico Golez, Value of gifts for seniors tion said it repainted the humps along main roads (MMDA); installation of lights along Tropical Av- Barangay BF Chairman Jeremy Marquez, OSCA- During his keynote speech, Mayor Olivarez re- of the subdivision, repaired or restored holes and enue, Elizalde street and Palace street; restoration Parañaque officer-in-charge Dante Pacheco, City iterated the message that the City Government will damaged roads (Tirona street, Pilar Banzon street, of community main gates; and declogging, grass Councilors Beng Amurao, Wahoo Sotto, Jackie continue to care for its senior citizens and that they Aguirre Avenue and Concha Cruz drive), repainted cutting, trimming and de-fogging services to hom- Bustamante-Mendoza, Tess de Asis, Binky Favis, would not be forgotten no matter what happens. intersection boxes at the corners of Aguirre-Ma- eowners, among others. v former Councilor Bhong Benzon and expected can- “Five hundred Pesos is a small amount to give didate Kenneth Amurao. As of press time, OSCA- to our elderly citizens but what /Contd. on P8 Barangay BF celebrates Nutrition Month Through its Education Committee head- BFFHAI installs parking barriers in front ed by Kagawad Rocel Espino, Barangay BF Homes celebrated again Nutrition Month with a special activity held at the Phase 1 gym which attracted of Elizalde complex roughly two thousand children, parents and offi- Recently the BF Federation of Homeowners “I did not argue with them over their idea and cials on the morning of July 30. Association, Inc. (BFFHAI) sent several of its per- agreed to try it and observe. I need to convince one In her speech, Kagawad Espino reminded sonnel to Elizalde St. where they installed several of the business tenants (a flower business) to re- people that good nutrition achieved through bal- yellow metallic tubes on the side of the road just move their stuff placed in front of the store so that anced diet, exercise and efficient learning on the Barangay BF daycare students and parents paraded on July 30 to in front of the commercial complex owned by lo- the planned driveway can be cleared of obstruction. part of students go hand in hand. Adding zest celebrate Nutrition Month cal businessman Alex Lina supposedly to prevent What is clear is that under the new system, only up to the celebration were students dressed in cos- “illegal parking” along the street approaching the to three cars can be parked (facing down) because tumes that reflect nature, fruits (which symbolize Elizalde-Concha Cruz corner. the makeshift driveway narrows approaching the nutrition) and regional culture. Unsurprisingly the move attracted concerned makeshift exit,” Lina said. v “Having a well balanced lifestyle can make reactions from the business tenants and Lina good results with the students’ learning and per- personally visited the BFFHAI office on July 28 to sonal growth. Apart from food, we will soon im- discuss the situation. BFFHAI officials told NEWS- plement a thirty minute exercise period in daycare VILLE that previously customers had parked their centers to be done on a daily basis so that the cars along the road (instead of parking on the com- students can make efforts to be fit,” Espino said. plex’s parking slots facing up) which caused slower For his part Barangay BF Chairman Jeremy traffic near the corner of Concha Cruz. Lina said Kagawad Rocel Espino. P’que Councilor Tess de Asis Marquez welcomed the students and parents and that BFFHAI’s suggestion – that the higher space expressed to them his opinion of the celebration. parents to keep nutrition in mind always as it is key to right in front of each business be utilized as a one- way driveway and that parking would be done “This Nutrition Month celebration is very impor- achieving healthy living. She praised Kagawad Espino Several yellow metal tubes were installed by BFFHAI as bar- tant because it relates well with the old saying that and the rest of the barangay for organizing the Nutri- facing down the street – sounded reasonable and agreed to give it time to test for at least the next rier in front of this Elizalde street commercial complex suppos- ‘health is wealth.’ The lesson behind this celebration tion Month activity. edly to prevent “illegal parking”. is important not just for our children but also for Before the event, parents, students and teachers few weeks. other members of their families. Do not forget the converged in front of barangay hall at Elsie Gatches St. value of exercise too.” where free meals and drinks were served for breakfast. Parañaque City Councilor Tess de Asis, who After breakfast, the participants paraded around the Marymount holds Anti-bullying Day heads the city’s Committee on Education, also Phase 1 business zone before entering the BF Homes For the third straight year, Marymount to bullying and that people need to show respect, graced the event and encouraged the students and Aguirre Gate and finishing at the gym.v Academy conducted a series of special activities be responsible, be kind and show good behavior emphasizing important lessons about tolerance, to others. protection and friendship during its Anti-Bullying Also emphasized was the “3R Campaign” which Pagaduan leads police force in BF Day event on July 31. stated that people must recognize that every indi- As Barangay BF Homes continues to experience a Like in the previous editions, the school or- vidual is different and unique; they must respect one “low” rate of crime-related incidents, new BF PNP PCP-5 ganized students to group at the gymnasium and another and each other’s individuality; and that they Main police station chief Police Senior Inspector (PSI) promoted the “big sibling and must take responsibility to care Nelson Pagaduan leads a working force of twenty-seven small sibling” model of inter- for one another and protect each police personnel (including himself) and maintained opera- tional procedures that were initiated by his predecessor PSI action between the young other’s uniqueness. Elizaldy Matulac. little students and their older, As the program progressed, “In accordance to the goals set by the high command, taller counterparts. A group the little students found time to we strive to maintain order throughout the community. Ev- breakfast was held which play or socialize with their older ery day we set up police checkpoints and roving patrols in emphasized not only unity counterparts. Their bond was and around BF Homes subdivision and even entered the de- pressed areas. We will continue making our presence felt,” but also socializing between highlighted in a special game of Pagaduan told NEWSVILLE. students. “group caterpillar” in which stu- With regard to the current crime situation of Barangay Along the way, a quick dents grouped themselves and BF Homes, there has been a drop of crime reports listed on PCP-5 Main police station new chief Police Senior Inspector (PSI) Nelson lecture with a video presenta- lined up by height and moved the police station blotter since after the big fire that struck Pagaduan (right) inspects a PNP checkpoint along Aguirre Avenue tion about the effects of bul- forward by hopping. The event the Dela Rama compound on March 28. “Fortunately and so far under our watch, there has not Pagaduan served as station commander of the PCP stations lying and solutions on how concluded with the students been any major incidents involving violence. We will con- in Barangay Sto. Nino and at PCP-2 (covering Solaire Resort’s to prevent it was conducted signing their names at a nearby tinue doing what we can on maintaining police visibility area) and as chief administrator at the Parañaque PNP head- by school officials. Among Marymount Academy officials gave cer- board formalizing their pledge and at the same time prevent crime from happening,” Pa- quarters. Maintaining order around Barangay BF Homes in- those lessons, friendship was tificates to students who participated in the not to bully others and to prevent cluding the Parañaque stretch of BF Homes subdivision have gaduan said. stressed as a solid solution Anti-Bullying Day event. bullying from happening. v Before taking over the local police station last April, been his team’s goals since April. v On Legitimacy and Economic Development

August 6 - 19, 2015 NEWS 3 4-Km MCX formally opened, toll-free use until August 23 AROUND TOWN After a delay, the Muntinlupa-Cavite Ex- pressway or MCX (AKA Daang Hari- South Luzon ROLP program starts August 26 2nd floor starting from 10AM up to 9PM. Expressway Link Road) was formally opened to The Resurrection of our Lord Parish (ROLP) in Phase 1 of COMELEC satellite registration motorists on the afternoon of July 24 with a prom- Barangay BF Homes announced that it is inviting people around Barangay BF this month ise that Metro Manila commuters bound for Cavite to participate in the next ROLP “Balik-Aral ng Katesis- People who wish to exercise their right to vote start- and vice versa can expect faster trips. mong Katoliko” which will start at 3:00PM on August ing next year are encouraged to join the lines on some Made for P2 billion and operated by Ayala The MCX Toll Plaza located in Muntinlupa City. (source 26 at the Immaculata Hall. The program is a 10-session COMELEC satellite registration activities scheduled weekly catechesis which will be conducted in Tagalog Corp. for the next 30 years, the 4-kilometer, four- – Muntinlupa Cavite Expressway Facebook page) around Barangay BF this month. On August 9, Robinsons lane toll road connects the South Luzon Expressway and will take place every Wednesday after the launch. Supermarket BF Parañaque in Phase 1 will host the satel- (SLEX) to Bacoor City in the province of Cavite. The announced that e-Pass and RFID (radio frequency Meanwhile, the ROLP also announced that it is accepting lite registration at the 2nd floor from 9AM to 5PM. The new road is expected to not only reduce travel time identification) travel are acceptable. applications for the 2nd batch of the “Kasalang Bayan” next week – August 16 from 8AM to 5PM – Tahanan Vil- but also decongest traffic in the cities of Las Piñas With regard to incoming traffic from the SLEX, which will be held on October. lage will have its turn at its multipurpose hall (part of (specifically the Daang Hari Road) and Muntinlupa the official Facebook page of the MCX posted on SISFU students encouraged to par- the covered basketball court). Finally, BF Northwest will (Commerce Avenue). July 19 that cars coming from Makati should keep ticipate in creativity contest host the last satellite registration activity on August 23 at Adding zest to the excitement of the MCX’s right on the SLEX after passing by the Shell gas Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign its covered court near the clubhouse from 8AM to 5PM. opening was the announcement that the use of the station and enter the new exit located 800 me- Universities (SISFU) in BF International, Las Piñas City People visiting the registration activities inside Tahanan tollway will be free for the first month (until August ters before the old Susana Heights exit. The new announced formally the “I Love SISFU” creativity contest and BF Northwest are advised to observe local traffic and 23, 2015) which Ayala Corp. Chairman and CEO exit is to be shared between the MCX and Susana open to its enrolled students who are either amateur or safety rules. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala described as a “sign Heights. 300 meters after the entry, motorists head- professional photographers or artists. Participants have PQUE DRRMO to conduct more of goodwill” from their group. A special ceremony ing for the MCX should turn right while those who until 5:00 PM of August 20 to submit their entries in the disaster awareness seminars in was held at the MCX Toll Plaza in Muntinlupa City intend to go to Susana Heights only need to drive form of art works, videos or photos. Apart from reflecting the students’ passion and gratitude of their school, the Barangay BF which was graced by President Benigno S. Aquino, straight. With earthquake and related disasters hanging in contest will also serve as a representation of what the Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, former On the aspect of vehicular capacity, Depart- people’s minds, Parañaque City Disaster Risk Reduction students think SISFU believes in. At stake are cash prizes Senator Manny Villar, and Congressmen Rodolfo ment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secre- and Management Office (DRRMO) OIC admin-in-training of P8,000, P5,000 and P3,000. Biazon (Muntinlupa) and Mark Villar (Las Piñas). tary Rogelio Singson said in an AAVA News report Jericho Adolfo told NEWSVILLE on July 30 that their of- Toll rates for the highway have been set at P17 that the MCX is expected to handle about 25,000 Pergola Mall’s August events fice will be conducting more disaster awareness semi- for class 1 vehicles, P34 for class 2 vehicles and P51 cars daily, mainly of Cavite-based residents going At 7:00 PM of August 7, 8 and 9, the International DOTA nars in Barangay BF in the next the few months. He did for class 3 vehicles. Once in effect starting August through Commerce Avenue in Filinvest City, Ala- 2 Championships will be showcased via a large screen at not elaborate where and when exactly those seminars 24, the toll fee will be collected as integrated with bang, Muntinlupa City. Ayala Corp. meanwhile said Clara’s Square on ground floor. Meanwhile, on August 15, will be held, however. “We’ve been contacted by some the toll fee from the motorist’s destination on SLEX/ that the MCX would save motorists around P400 the Scrabble Club will be having its 4th anniversary cel- people and communities in Barangay BF lately to serve Skyway to Susana Heights followed by addition of million in fuel costs and over a billion Pesos in pro- ebration at the ground floor at 3:00 PM. Lastly, on August them through informative seminars on what to do when P17 for class 1 vehicles. Also the highway operators ductivity per year. v 29, the mall will host the Indie Fest 2015 Bazaar at the disaster strikes and how to reduce the risks.” v

Newsbits Huelgas to race again on August 15 from the City BF resident and SEA Games (have at least 1 member of the opposite triathlon gold medalist Nikko Huel- gender) lineup. Huelgas was unable to gas will make his much awaited re- name his teammates as of press time. Tambunting among House members St. Paul College adapts solar power turn on the local racing circuit as he Regarding fitness, Huelgas stressed opposing election in malls The Standard (formerly Manila Standard) reported on July reunites with his corporate team to that he’s been managing his training According to a July 19 report by The Standard (formerly The 25 that St. Paul College of Parañaque (SPCP) went solar as it participate in the Compressport Tri- well ever since he returned to BF Inter- Manila Standard), Parañaque District II Congressman Gus launched a 96-kilowatt peak solar photovoltaic system. The club Challenge set for August 15 at national after spending several months Tambunting joined several members and leaders of the move, which was witnessed by Parañaque District 1 Repre- the Fontana Leisure Parks & Casino abroad. The overseas training helped House of Representatives voicing their concern over the pro- sentative Eric Olivarez, made it the first-ever solar-powered in the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampan- him win the SEA Games gold medal in posal of holding the next national and local elections inside school within the city. Prior to the launch, solar solutions pro- shopping mall. House majority leader and Mandaluyong vider Green Heat Corp. installed solar panels on the rooftop ga province. men’s triathlon and helped the country Representative Neptali Gonzales, Jr., said that it was not a of the institution’s high school gym. It has been estimated Huelgas told NEWSVILLE that he gain a respectable finish as a team in good idea to push through with proposal citing difficulties that the said solar panels can generate 2.22 percent of the and three teammates will compete the Asian Triathlon Championships. Nikko Huelgas wearing his in monitoring the polls and the uncertainty that comes with school’s daily energy needs estimated at 14,500 klowatt- with other teams on the 4X Super corporate team’s cycling “I’m still maintaining my training voters being allowed to vote in any of the precincts inside hours. Impressed, Congressman Olivarez encouraged other Sprint Relay which will be composed load the same with that of Portugal uniform. (source – Nikko the mall. schools to follow SPCP’s renewable energy move as the City of 400 meters swimming, 10 kilo- (training camp) but it can be a little Huelgas Facebook page) For its part the Commission on Elections or COMELEC of Parañaque itself undertakes similar green initiatives. meters biking and 2.5 Km running. challenging considering that training led by chairman Andres Bautista announced on July 20 that Under the competition rules, a team facilities are not that accessible here,” a technical working group started researching the possibility Parañaque Shake Drill a “success” of four members will each accomplish a complete Huelgas said. “For the race itself, I need to make of using shopping malls as voting precincts in 2016. Prior to The City Government of Parañaque announced on July 31 triathlon in succession. Teams can be composed of sure I do my best and motivate my teammates in that, the poll body was approached by the Robinsons and that the Shake Drill that was held at the city hall grounds an all-male lineup, an all-female lineup or a mixed order to get to the podium.”v SM mall operators offering their respective shopping malls was a “success” as it showed its “readiness” to respond to as voting venues. Bautista made clear however that the the effects of “The Big One” (a major earthquake geologists “We cannot overemphasize the importance of COMELEC cannot tap malls owned by politicians. and other experts say may occur in Metro-Manila) resulting Census in Parañaque this census, since the results which they (PSA) will from the conducting of evacuation and search and rescue obtain from the campaign will be very helpful in PQUE gives out more land titles operations providing us with facts which we would then use in The City Government of Parañaque announced on July 22 At 10:30 a.m., as sirens sounded and church bells begins August 10 crafting policies and programs that would best serve Residents of the City of Parañaque are encour- the interests of our people ” Mayor Olivarez said. that Mayor Edwin Olivarez was “making good” on his cam- rang, City Hall employees led by Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez, aged to fully cooperate with the statistical researchers The mayor also mentioned that the census paign promise on providing decent shelter and houses to students of private and public schools, employees of private and enumerators from the Philippine Statistics Authority would best help them in formulating policies con- marginalized Parañaquenos as more beneficiaries from dif- establishments and mall-goers, trooped out to designated (PSA) who will conduct a census of population in the city cerning the delivery of basic services such as those ferent barangays received from him land titles as well as safety centers in orderly fashion under the guidance of the beginning August 10 up to November 10 this year. The about health, education, employment, housing, in- certificates of full payments of lots. City Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Office PSA formally calls the census the 2015 Census of Popula- frastructure, disaster relief and other socio-economic Among the latest beneficiaries are 13 families from personnel. tion or POPCEN 2015 for short, which is a nationwide concerns. Perpetual Help Neighborhood Association in Brgy. Sto. Nino “The participation of a wide sector of the public in the census. For its part, the PSA announced that enumera- who after years of waiting have finally received their lot ti- earthquake drill shows that our constituents are now more The said national census aims to provide government tors wearing the official POPCEN 2015 ID cards will executives, policy and decision makers and planners ac- visit and interview every household to ask basic in- tles thus giving them legal ownership of the properties they prepared and aware as to how they should act and respond curate population data of all barangays in the country, formation such as age, sex, marital status, education, occupy in the area. in the aftermath of a natural calamity, such as a major earth- which they can use in formulating policies and directions and usual occupation. The interview will take from Olivarez also handed down certificates of lot award to quake,” Mayor Olivarez said. of their plans and programs. It is designed to collect the 15 to 30 minutes for each household. 16 beneficiaries from Sacred Heart of Jesus Neighborhood During the drill, simulated search and rescue op- complete enumeration of all households while providing POPCEN 2015’s enumeration period covers Au- Association in Brgy. Moonwalk, while 10 more beneficiaries erations were conducted by the city’s Health Emergency information on some characteristics of population such gust 10 up to September 6 in most provinces and from Bagong Buhay Neighborhood Association in Brgy. San Management Staff, City Health Office, Engineering Depart- as age, sex, educational attainment and marital status. may extend until the end of September 2015 in big Dionisio also received their certificates of full payment for ment, PNP members, Bureau of Fire Protection personnel, On the part of the City Government, Mayor Edwin cities. The population count by province, city, munici- the lots that they currently occupy. and other offices, and coordinated by the City Disaster and Olivarez announced that they are now in the process of pality, and barangay will be submitted to the Office training researchers which they hired specifically to do of the President for proclamation as official census Meanwhile, a check worth P1.872 million was also Risk Reduction and Management Office. The open space of the house to house interviews as part of the city govern- counts in January 2016. Other detailed data will be handed down by Mayor Olivarez for the acquisition of a Greenheights Subdivision along Sucat Road in Barangay ment’s initiatives to support the NSA’s 2015 Census of released on staggered basis starting last quarter of property occupied by members of G.P. Rivera Homeowners San Isidro served as the evacuation center, where supposed Population project. 2016. Sources – Parañaque PIO, psa.gov.ph v Association in Brgy. Sun Valley. Source – Parañaque PIO victims were given first aid.v 4 FEATURE August 6 - 19, 2015

PCCI-Parañaque City’s Vice measures which makes sense as it means protecting long- President for Budget and PCCI-Para- term investments and avoiding the high cost of repairs Finance Alfonso H. Vizcarra ñaque City (standing) emphasizes a point President Dina and reconstruction of their business facilities. This includes during his address to members Bernardo. having a resiliency plan on making the business or place of the chamber during the July 24 General Membership of work survive the disaster, helping employees and con- Meeting (GMM) held at Big Parañaque City tributing to the community. She said that businesses can Plate in BF Homes. DRRMO admin- employ the so-called disaster risk reduction management- istrative aide Zareen Trixia compliant practices such as adhering to the building code, Lamberte. participating in establishment of early warning systems and flood mitigation programs. PCCI-PQUE holds rd In response to questions from former PCCI-Parañaque uring its 73rd General Membership Meet- upcoming73 project called Parañaquetoday.com,GMM a Speaking on behalf of the absent guest speaker Dr. City president Alex Flores, Lamberte confirmed that the ing (GMM) held at Big Plate, Barangay BF website designed to give netizens “an experience Teodoro Gonzales of the Parañaque Disaster Risk Reduc- City Government has a calamity fund that can only be DHomes on the evening of July 24 the Philippine on what’s inside Parañaque City Today.” The future tion and Management Office (DRRMO), DRRMO adminis- accessed when a calamity has been declared. She also Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Parañaque City, website will also help private sector members and trative aide Zareen Trixia Lamberte conducted a detailed said that 5% of the annual budget is allocated to the Inc. (PCCI-Parañaque City) emphasized that it will con- entrepreneurs as it will have tools that they can use presentation about disaster risk and preparedness. Parañaque DRRMO which goes into a trust fund (up to 5 tinue to push forward with its efforts on being the City to promote their businesses globally. For visitors Most notable was the risk analysis covering the future years) before going to the general fund. of Parañaque’s partner for peace and progress. and consumers, the website will help them find the scenario of a magnitude 7.2 earthquake if ever the West Before the GMM ended, the chamber gave Lamberte At the same event, PCCI-Parañaque City President best places to visit, what to do, places to dine at and Valley Fault shifts. The data showed that based on the a plaque of appreciation. The chamber also welcome new Dina Bernardo announced that the City Government of getting the best deals in Parañaque. Parañaque City damage assessment with the population members via an induction led by president Bernardo. Parañaque finished in the Top 3 Most Competitive Cities The president noted that according to the Con- estimation for 2002-2004 set at 449,811, an estimated (Economic Dynamism Pillar-Urbanized Cities Category) sumer Barometer research conducted by Google, 5,700 people could get injured while an estimated 1,358 during the 3rd Regional Competitiveness Summitt held TBS Infratest and Interactive Bureau Europe, 70% people may die. On city buildings estimated at 72,230, in Pasay City on July 16. Bernardo stressed that it was an of Philippine consumers and 65% of Asia-Pacific re- 21,100 may end up partly damaged while 9,200 may get achievement to be proud of as it reflects the competitive gion respondents go to the Internet to make some damaged heavily. nature of the city. form of preliminary online research before making Apart from earthquakes, Parañaque City is vulnerable “If we were to be a competitive country, then we any moves to purchase products or services online. to flooding, ground shaking, liquefaction, tsunami, severe must realize that the local government unit (LGU) must In relation to the research, Parañaquetoday. wind and fire. Lamberte emphasized that the City Gov- be competitive as well in terms of doing business and com will have a database of varied information that ernment had been making progress on preventing flood infrastructure. We still have a lot to do in terms of im- netizens can use with regard to their respective as the local diversion channel has been heavily cleared Parañaque City DRRMO administrative aide Zareen Trixia Lamberte proving our competitiveness,” Bernardo told members search for Parañaque-centered places, food joints, and cleaned up. received a plaque of appreciation and a bag from the PCCI-Parañaque With regard to business, Lamberte encouraged pri- City. With her are (L to R) former president Alex Flores, president Dina of the chamber. accommodation, events and tourism. Bernardo, executive vice president Ferdinand T. Fernandez and director The president also announced that so far over Disaster risk reduction vate sector members to invest in disaster risk reduction Rodolfo B. Biescas, Sr. v 20,000 businesses have been registered this year with the Parañaque City Business Permits and Licensing Of- fice and the Trade and Investment Committee which the chamber has been coordinating with. In relation, she BF Homes’ Heavy Traffic By Verna Austria said that City Councilor Binky Favis is supporting the here is no need to go to EDSA to feel miserable over the daily no-parking lane in front of the store that they are supposed to visit. There creation of an independent Public Employment Service heavy traffic in the country. Just within BF Homes, the stretch of are also some inappropriate double-parking strategy, extremely slow u- Office (PESO). President’s Avenue and Aguirre Street is enough to make your hap- turning, sudden dropping off of passengers without proper signal and Special Parañaque-focused website coming T py day gloomy. And no, I am not ranting but just narrating the status of halting at what “should be” a passing lane. With regard to the future, Bernardo announced the the daily drive here. What could have taken only eight to ten minutes can 3. I appreciate their eagerness to assist on the road (many are truly apparently consume 30 to 45 minutes now. helpful) but some traffic aides seem to add up to the burden of traffic than Not right. So much effort and time wasted. Sometimes, I just hold the lessen it. Some would allow a continuous flow on one street despite the steering wheel in disbelief; shaking my head, trap at where I am. This is build-up while stopping the cars to move on the other side for long (imag- happening everyday and to think I’m not yet at Dr. A Santos/Sucat Avenue, ine being at Elizalde corner President’s Avenue). There are times too that which is another story. they pass a quick chat with car drivers they probably know, although there “Your independent source of To get a general picture of the current traffic scenario in the Philippines, is nothing wrong to chat, but they are doing it in the middle of the street. community news and information”. here is a portion of an interview with Francis Tolentino, chairman of the 4. Cars on the right lane, for example, and they are not turning right NEWSVILLE is published every other week and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). He said that EDSA (say, Elizalde corner Aguirre or Tirona corner Aguirre). Yes some drivers distributed within the enclaves under BFFHAI, in- at the moment is already operating way past its full capacity, explaining will defend their action by saying that there is no actual sign to do other- cluding BF Homes (Parañaque City) and BF Inter- that on an almost daily basis, some 520,000 vehicles pass through it going wise but come on, have some courtesy! national (Barangay CAA, Las Piñas City), enclaves both directions and this is way too much. 5. Street children attempting to become parking aides or vendor under SUBPRESS, and other surrounding villages. The 24-kilometer thoroughfare from Caloocan to Pasay was designed street children blocking the way to sell their sampaguitas. I don’t under- to only accommodate 320,000 moving vehicles going both directions dai- stand why they are allowed to sell and beg inside the busy areas of the Editor ly. This means, said Tolentino, that a single vehicle stalling on the middle of village. Should they be at home studying and not unsafely scattered on Baby Endrinal the highway or a bus dawdling, waiting for passengers, can already have the streets of BF? (Hmm…) enormous impact on the rest of the traffic, leading to massive delays. 6. Sudden stop of some tricycle drivers to drop/load passengers while Writers Okay, that is the description of EDSA and a good representation of almost in the middle of the road and others have the habit of inserting the Metro’s entire traffic scenario. Economy is improving and most people their trike between tight gaps. Carlo Carrasco can now buy their own cars but our pathways are not prepared for the 7. Portions of the road with deeply uneven surface or random Arnel Endrinal outpour of vehicles. holes. Perhaps BF area is no exception. No more rush hour here too, heavy 8. Neighboring subdivisions taking the shortcut route to BF Homes. Kaydee dela Buena traffic happens consistently from early morning to night. 9. Vehicle drivers that are not giving way and blocking the street Design / layout Experiencing the gravity of road delay every single day, as a commut- corners when the vehicles ahead of them are not moving thus creating er/driver, I have listed my personal observations. I don’t claim to mention a road-block. Rene E all the causes with precise measurement or to even sound scientific about 10. The notorious “Pinoy Driver Attitude” also applies and so we need it; this is just a plain thought from someone stuck inside the car for more to try harder to achieve discipline, exude more patience, remain courte- Address: than what’s right, feeling miserable but struggling to remain optimistic ous, stay calm. Filipinos are loving people by nature and we always have #73 President’s Ave., Brgy. BF Homes and hoping the problem will be solved really soon (by the local govern- a smile despite hardships. But sometimes I wonder what is with Filipinos Parañaque City ment and the community including all the drivers). and holding a steering wheel… why when a Pinoy driver casts his hand Given the perspective of a resident and usual driver, what’s the root of Telephone No.: 585-6071 on it, he seems to be stripped by goodness and is suddenly possessed by the chaos? Here is my top ten list. negativity—not giving way, no respect, proper behavior omitted, even Email us at: 1. Cars lining at the gate requiring “With Stickers” upon entry when heartless, always mad on the road as if the other driver is an enemy. [email protected] the drivers are well aware that they have none. Such attempt to sneak on We can always get to our destination safe and happy, shouldn’t we the guards can actually cause delay for those with valid stickers. start fixing our over-all system right now?v Website: 2. The boom of so many establishments inside the village has added [ Verna Austria is a BF Homes resident, and a Freelance Online Marketing www.NEWSVILLE.com.ph to the frustrating traffic situation. Thanks to those deliberately parking at a Consultant. Visit her blog: www.WriteNowNa.wordpress.com ] April 16 - 29, 2015 FEATURE 5

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or operated through an ordinance duly enacted by Villar proposes guidelines the Sanggunian Bayan concerned with prior con- City belatedly issues Bagong Parañaque Mag sultation and coordination with the Commission on local colleges and universities Higher Education (CHED). After enduring a delay, the Parañaque Public job seekers, manpower seekers, employers, out-of- The bill will cover the new higher education insti- Information Office (PIO) headed by Eva Nono fi- school youths, students and others. Las Piñas Representative Mark Villar filed a tutions to be established by LGUs, higher education nally released through the Office of the Mayor at For elderly Parañaque residents, the City Gov- new bill providing guidelines for the establishment institutions offering non-degree programs and local Parañaque City Hall their newest issue of the ernment was reported to have assisted and operation of local colleges and universities in the colleges proposing elevation to university status. Bagong Parañaque news maga- 1,719 people with the Elderly Care and country. The governing board of a college shall be its Board zine last month. Social Pension program and 1,534 clients The congressman emphasized that House Bill of Trustees (BOT) while the governing board of a uni- Dated “Mayo 2015” on its served through the Family and Commu- Number 4962 – formally titled “Local Colleges and versity shall be the Board of Regents. The governing front cover, the new issue fea- nity Welfare program. On indigents, the Universities Governance Act” – shall ensure the ob- boards shall promulgate policies in accordance with tures the Bay City concept which Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program servance of the necessary requirements for the es- the declared state policies on higher education, in the publisher claimed as a refer- recorded 8,036 household grantees tablishment and subsequent effective operation of a line with the principle of local autonomy enshrined ence to Parañaque City’s new im- while the Modified Conditional Cash college. by Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code age related to the recent openings Transfer Homeless Street Families Villar said Local Government Units (LGUs) have of 1991. taken the initiative to make higher education acces- of the City of Dreams Manila, the program registered 155 clients. A local college may subsequently apply for elevation growth of Aseana City, the develop- Walk-ins of Violence Against Women sible to their constituents by establishing, through or- dinances, local colleges and universities (LCUs) within to a university provided it has complied with the stan- ment of the Resorts World Bayshore and Children reached 92 while six dards and guidelines for the grant of university status City, and future mall of Ayala Land. kasambahays were rescued under their territorial jurisdiction under the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991 or Republic Act 7160. pursuant to the pertinent CHED rules and regulations. It was estimated that Entertainment the Women’s Welfare program. “It has been observed that the absence of defi- Local educational institutions offering only non- City-related investments has reached Also reported were the launch NEWS – niteWater guidelines Service Interruption on the establishmentaffects BF of the LCUs has degree programs shall not use college or university over $10 billion. Bagong Parañaque May 2015 of new school buildings at Sampaloc taken a toll on the delivery of quality education to in its name unless they would eventually offer degree “With strong emphasis on provid- issue was released only in July. Site in Barangay BF Homes and at UPS Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) announces water service interruption schedule in theAugust, constituents affecting areas it serve,” in Cavite Villar and Metro said, Manila, Chairman including of theareas withinprograms Barangay and BF Homes have complied with the requisites pro- ing high class, wholesome entertainment IV in Barangay Marcelo. Future projects whose Housein Paranaque Committee City and onBF HomesTrade subdivisionand Industry. enclaves in Muntinlupa andvided Las Pinasfor the. According establishment of a College or the grant and other worthwhile activities, we are convinced construction were recently approved by the mayor to the company, they are realigning their seven-foot-tall water pipeline along Juan Luna St. and HermosaMechanics St. in Tondo, of Manila, the bill to give way to the flood interceptor projectof ofuniversity the Department status of under the CHED rules and regula- that the Bay City brand would make Parañaque City were those in Barangay Sto. Nino (school building) PublicUnder Works the and measure,Highways (DPWH). the LCU shall be established tions. (source: congress.gov.ph) v a must go place for both local and foreign tourists,” and at Barangay San Isidro (two barangay lying-in Although, the service interruption is scheduled at various times from August 10 - 13 and from Mayor Edwin Olivarez wrote in his piece in the clinics and oikuce sub-station). Also included was FromAugust 17P1/ – 18, Water interruption Service in BF is Interruptionscheduled only as follows:... only as follows: Putatan Maintenance magazine. “Aside from the taxes we can generate the installation of over 100 unit lamp posts along Date/Time Area/s Affected Total Hours Meanwhile, some areas from those projects which we can use in the de- Aguirre Avenue in Barangay BF Homes. From August 10 (Monday) Cupang 41 hours within BF are already being af- livery of basic services to our people, they will also The City Government also strived to make Para- 11AM to August 12 (Wednesday) 4AM fected by water service interrup- alleviate poverty because they can generate more ñaque a greener city with projects like tree planting, From August 10 (Monday) HEVA, Inner Circle, PDP, GAHA, Executive Triangle, 26 hours tions from July 23 and expected than 100,000 jobs for our people.” collection of 370 tons of waste matters throughout 1PM to August 11 (Tuesday) 4S, Garden Rio, Menlo, West Executive, Pablo to last until August 15. Accord- 3PM. Roman, EVS, EVA Other news 2014, clean-up of the International Coast in Baran- From August 10 (Monday) Almanza Uno, BF International (CAA), Talon Tres 21 hours ing to the customer service of The magazine also reported that the city scored gay Don Galo, and the continued garbage collection 1PM to August 11 (Tuesday) Maynilad, this earlier interrup- 10AM a “victory” over poverty and unemployment with by LEONEL Waste Management resulting 195,342 From August 11 (Tuesday) Barangay BF (not specified) 29 hours tion is caused by the ongoing the Public Employment and Service Office (PESO) tons of garbage collected in 2014. 7AM to August 12 maintenance they are con- (Wednesday) 12NN having designed employment plans and executed “Indeed, our city is undergoing transformation From August 12 (Wednesday) Almanza Uno, BF International (CAA), Talon Tres 12 hours ducting at their Putatan Water hiring activities catering to the local job seekers and as we emerge from the shadows to create 8PM to August 13 (Thursday) Treatment Plant in Muntinlupa. 8AM Those areas already affected are: while the Tulong Alalay sa Taong May Kapansanan our own and unique identity, let us work together August 17 (Monday) 1PM to Barangay BF (except HEVA, Inner Circle, PDP, GAHA, 26 hours (TULAY) launched the TUPAD Emergency Employ- and embrace the challenges that the future holds,” August 18 (Tuesday) 3PM Executive Triangle, 4S, Garden Rio, Menlo, West BF HEVA, Inner Circle (Las Piñas Executive, Pablo Roman, EVS, EVA and ment Program in coordination with the Depart- Olivarez wrote in the magazine reflecting the many Southbay/Villongco) City), stretch of Concha Cruz ment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Integrated reported developments. v August 17 (Monday) 1PM to Almanza Uno, BF International (CAA), Talon Tres 18 hours drive, Executive Triangle and EVA August 18 (Tuesday) 7AM where water service is expected Livelihood Programs. The programs “benefited” August 17 (Monday) 1PM to Cupang 18 hours August 18 (Tuesday) 7AM only from 1AM to 5AM. v

Putatan Maintenance Meanwhile, some areas within BF are already being affected by water service interruptions from July 23 and expected to last until August 15. According to the customer service of Maynilad, this earlier interruption is caused by the ongoing maintenance they are conducting at their Putatan Water Treatment Plant in Muntinlupa. Those areas already affected are: BF 6 FEATURE August 6 - 19, 2015 PHOTOS IN & AROUND

Two men work with the wires at a post at the corner of Elizalde street and Concha Cruz drive on July 28. Students and officials of Montessori de Manila orga- Clearly visible along Presidents Avenue is a large nized an earthquake drill in Las Piñas City on July 30 Bagong Parañaque billboard displaying images (source – Montessori de Manila Facebook page) of Barangay BF Chairman Jeremy Marquez and Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez.

A long line of vehicles heading towards the Aguirre Avenue gate of BF Homes subdivision formed on August 1.

Elements of BF PNP PCP-5 Main police station led by Senior Inspector Nelson Pagaduan conducted a checkpoint along Aguirre Avenue inside BF Homes Subdivision on July 21. Parañaque City Vice Mayor Rico Golez shakes with Mayor Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi and Edwin Olivarez upon his arrival at the Phase 1 gym in BF Congressman Rodolfo Biazon chat on the side Homes Subdivision for the release of cash gifts to OSCA card- during the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway holding senior citizens of Barangay BF Homes. (MCX) opening ceremony held at the Toll Plaza in Muntinlupa City on July 24.

Barangay BF Chairman Jeremy Marquez addressed the hun- dreds of local senior citizens on July 21 at the Phase 1 gym. Seated were (L to R) Parañaque City Councilor Wahoo Sotto, Kenneth Amurao, Vice Mayor Rico Golez, Mayor Edwin Oli- varez, OSCA-Parañaque OIC Dante Pacheco and City Coun- cilor Tess de Asis. Kenneth Amurao – nephew of PQUE City Councilor Beng Amu- rao – introduced himself to and addressed the senior citizens on Three unguided youths were spotted July 21 as they waited for the release of their cash gifts. occupying the seats just outside a con- venience store at the corner of Aguirre Avenue-Elizalde street on July 25 just waiting for customers to pass by. Accord- PCCI-Parañaque president Dina Bernardo (rightmost) led the induction ing to operators of the convenience store, of the four newest members who formally joined the chamber during the their branch has turned into an almost- 73rd General Membership Meeting (GMM) held at Big Plate. At left was daily hangout for young beggars. former PCCI-Parañaque president Alex Flores.

Parañaque DRRMO OIC admin-in-training Jericho Adolfo led the disaster awareness seminar co-orga- nized by Pergola Mall and Robinsons BF in coordi- nation with Barangay BF Homes at the 2nd floor of In celebration of Monsignor Manny Gabriel’s birthday, Pergola Mall on July 29. In attendance were employ- a talk show-like program was held at the Resurrection of ees, business tenants and concerned residents of BF Our Lord Parish (ROLP) on July 29 with many students Homes. watching. Serving as “host” (left) was Veritas Parochial School’s high school English teacher Reyna Araneta.

Faculty members and officials of Veritas Parochial School posed with birthday celebrant Monsignor Manny Gabriel on July 29 at the ROLP altar.

Hundreds of officials and employees of the City Govern- ment of Muntinlupa converged at the Muntinlupa City Barangay BF Chairman Jeremy Marquez on his way to Hall quadrangle as part of the Metro Manila Shake Drill observe the execution of the Metro Manila Shake Drill on July 30. (source – City Government of Muntinlupa done along Elsie Gatches street on July 30 at 10:30 Facebook page). AM.

Roughly 2,000 students, par- ents and local officials were present during Barangay BF’s Nutrition Veritas Parochial School’s res- Officers of the Senior Citizen Association of Barangay BF Homes, Inc. (SCABBI) Month activty cue team demonstrated how posed with Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Vice Mayor Rico Golez and at the Phase 1 Barangay BF emergency personnel par- to save a disaster victim while OSCA-Parañaque OIC Dante Pacheco shortly after their induction at the Mayor’s gym. ticipated in the July 30 Metro Manila hanging from an elevated Office on July 27. New SCABBI president Elpidio Padama stands between Golez and Shake Drill demonstration. place on July 30. Olivarez. (source – Vice Mayor Rico Golez Facebook page) August 6 - 19, 2015 7 NEWS 7

by Carlo Carrasco Learn more about the Fantastic Four f there is anything significant about the 1960s, it was bers’ respective interests and personalities led to numerous Constantin Film for only $250,000. the very decade that Marvel Comics started competing conflicts between them bordering on dysfunctionality but That company approached several Iseriously on the superhero genre of comic book publish- unity whenever something bad happens. movie studios but failed to make ing. In 1962 Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk debuted, Also Reed Richards’ (Mr. Fantastic) being a focused and a deal. Marvel refused to extend followed by the X-Men, Iron Man and the Avengers in 1963. yet heroic scientist was considered a twist on the evil mad sci- the film rights option beyond the Today there have been many movies based on those Marvel entist archetype and his dedication to research kept readers December 31, 1992 deadline which characters and teams which combined to billions of Dollars in boggled on how serious he could be in having a relationship led Eichinger to approach low-bud- global movie ticket sales. (and eventual marriage) with Sue Storm (Invisible Woman). get movie mogul Roger Corman Before any of those Marvel franchises even started, the Johnny Storm (Human Torch) is the childish, irresponsible and to produce the film for the sake of publisher’s superhero venture truly began with the Fantastic hotdogging guy whose love for fun added to the team’s prob- keeping the rights. The Fantastic Four past and present. (sources – Graphicnovice.com and Newsarama.com) Four which was a team composed of a man who can stretch a lems. Ben Grimm (The Thing) is rather hot-headed which goes For only $1 million, Corman and lot, a lady who can turn invisible, a man who became a rock- well with his immense strength and ability to smash things his company eventually produced media forms. Even though it is not so prominent on movies, like figure and a man who could turn into a burning being. easily. the film The Fantastic Four for a 1994 launch but never ac- the Fantastic Four is historically a flagship Marvel comic fran- In late 1961, Marvel launched The Fantastic Four #1 which The four got their superpowers (or abnormalities) when tually released it in theaters or even on home video and TV. chise that people will eventually discover. involved the talents of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (died in 1994). they flew in outer space together in a spacecraft which saw Marvel Comics, which back then had been dealing with 20th And now for the latest in geek world… At the time DC Comics (also known then as National Comics) its protective exterior fail and they all got exposed to cosmic Century Fox (Fox for short), paid a few million dollars to ob- Hugh Jackman reaches out to fans regarding Wolverine had long been dominating the superhero genre of comics for rays which affected them ever since. Prior to the launch of tain the mastercopy of the aborted film and granted Fox the Recently, superstar Hugh Jackman released online an early decades. the spacecraft, Reed Richards learned that the government movie rights with a big-budget adaptation in mind. teaser art of the still-untitled Wolverine sequel and also he What led to the creation of the Fantastic Four? It started threatened to cut funding on the special project he had been After further delays, Fox released movies of Fantastic Four asked fans “What do you want to see happen?” and that when comic book publisher Martin Goodman, who was al- working on (to achieve interstellar travel) which was a lifelong in 2005 and 2007 grossing over $600 million in ticket sales their replies should be 50 words or less in length and that ready aware of the sales success of DC Comics’ Justice League dream of his. In response, he decided to execute an immedi- worldwide on combined budgets of $230 million. While finan- he will read them. During the recent San Diego Comic-Con, of America, directed then comics editor Stan Lee to create a ate test flight with his fiancee Sue Storm, her brother Johnny cially successful, the fans, casual moviegoers and critics gave the star hinted that the “Old Man Logan” storyline may influ- new superhero team comic book. Lee personally found the and pal Ben Grimm. Safe to say, Reed was very responsible mostly negative reviews to the movies citing weak direction, ence the new movie. The film has been set for a March 2017 comic book medium creatively restrictive and was determined for what happened and shortly after returning to Earth and childish tone, reliance on humor and special effects at the ex- release. to try his luck on possibly changing things by making the Fan- realizing the major changes on them, they decided to form a pense of storytelling, and the amount of liberties taken on Capcom asks fans about Resident Evil 2 remake tastic Four not only different but also stand out. team for the betterment of humanity. translating FF into film. Through its official Resident Evil Facebook page, Capcom “For just this once, I would do the type of story I myself Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s run on the Fantastic Four month- Since then Fox retained the movie rights and as it turned posted a query to determine how fans would react with regard would enjoy reading.... And the characters would be the kind ly series lasted for over a hundred issues. Along the way their out they quietly developed a big budget reboot simply called to a potential remake of the 1998 blockbuster game Resident of characters I could personally relate to: they’d be flesh and work produced new characters and villains. The most notable Fantastic Four which opened nationwide on August 5. Cur- Evil 2. Addressed from the publisher’s R&D Division 1 group, blood, they’d have their faults and foibles, they’d be fallible of them was super-villain Doctor Doom who has since been rently playing in theaters, the new movie has a notably the post acknowledges fan outcry for a remake of the said and feisty, and — most important of all — inside their color- regarded by readers, critics and pop culture experts as one younger (note: everyone’s in their twenties), more hip cast of game but admitted they lacked a concrete idea about what it ful, costumed booties they’d still have feet of clay,” quoted of the greatest villains of illustrated literature and even pop Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Michael B. Jordan. could mean for the brand. In retrospect, Resident Evil 2 is one Stan Lee in the 1974 book Origins of Marvel Comics. culture. Luckily for the FF franchise, Marvel relied on several While producer and screenwriter Simon Kinberg described of the most acclaimed games of the entire franchise and a lot Strangely enough, artist Jack Kirby gave a different view very talented comic book creators who succeeded Lee and the 2015 FF movie as a “celebration of all the Fantastic Four of nostalgic RE fans fondly remember it. The Japanese game about the creation of the FF during an interview in 1990. He Kirby. Those creators include John Byrne, Roy Thomas, Steve comics that have preceded it,” the new movie had a rough publisher Capcom has an outstanding history of upgrading claimed that he came up with the concept of the superhero Englehart, Mark Millar and Walter Simonson to name some. start when it was revealed that the iconic villain Dr. Doom in games as well as producing remakes of past hits. team and that Lee simply added the dialogue after the initial Like other franchises within the Marvel Universe, the FF the film is a computer scientist instead of the (sorcerer and Wii U global console sales finally reach 10 mil- story was illustrated. To date, comic book experts remain di- went through periods of “dramatic” changes and this in- mad scientist he was in the comics), that Johnny Storm is an lion mark vided as to who truly created the Fantastic Four and not even cludes the temporary reboot of the title in the 1996 line of He- African-American and that the team engaged in inter-dimen- After more than two and half years of availability, the Wii U the existence of Lee’s typed synopsis for FF could settle the roes Reborn when Marvel hired then Image Comics founder sional travel instead of space travel prior to gaining powers. console’s worldwide sales has finally reached the 10,000,000 disputes. In general, the Fantastic Four is credited to both Lee Jim Lee (incidentally a former Marvel talent) and his creative There was also confirmed information that director John Trank mark during the first quarter according to Nintendo. Already and Kirby on equal billing. team to modernize the superhero team. suggested to Kate Mara that reading the comic books was behind Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One in the console How did the Fantastic Four impact superhero comics? As it In the ever dizzying world of Hollywood, Fantastic Four unnecessary for preparation. war of sales, Wii U has been described as a major disappoint- turned out the team made its mark not only within the Marvel made it to the movies but in a bizarre fashion. It all started in Regardless of how the new movie ends up in the global ment in comparison to its predecessor the Wii which sold over universe but also on the status quo back in the 1960s. Unlike 1983 when Constantin Film owner Bernd Eichinger discussed box office, it has already succeeded in making people think 100 million globally. Prior to the latest financial report, several most superheroes, the team did not conceal their identities with Stan Lee the prospect of obtaining an option for a movie and talk about the Fantastic Four which has been heavily game publishers reduced or even stopped making games for which divided the public’s (within Marvel’s universe) opinion based on the comic book. at a time when Marvel was not overshadowed by other Marvel franchises when it comes to the Wii U which burdened Nintendo and its internal game de- on them. More on the superhero team concept, the FF’s mem- too interested in movies and they sold the movie rights to commercial success on movies, video games, TV and other velopers to produce content for it. v

What’s new in town? police FILES Here are a few newly opened businesses spotted around BF.

Alleged threat reported “WEMAKEITHAPPEN” Flowers and Events has a selection of food, beverage and personal use A homeowners association official from Sampaloc Site 1, Barangay BF Homes report- Catering to customers who want flowers, add-ons and events-re- products that customers can avail of around the ed to the BF PNP PCP-5 Main police station that on the late afternoon of July 19, he lated services is “WEMAKEITHAPPEN” Flowers and Events which clock. Food enthusiasts would want to check out was threatened by a certain Diosdado who allegedly said that he (suspect) will kill recently opened its first physical store at the commercial complex their exclusive ready-to-eat food offerings like Un- members of the family one by one if encountered. The suspect was described to be near the corner of Elizalde-Concha Cruz. Previously an online busi- cle John’s Fried Chicken, Kariman and Chillz (coffee armed with an unidentified firearm and was reportedly a resident in one of the villages ness, “WEMAKEITHAPPEN” Flowers and Events describes itself and chocolate flavors). along Presidents Avenue, Barangay BF Homes. The victim was advised to file a formal to be more than just a seller of flowers as it also offers customers complaint at the Barangay BF Lupon office or at the Parañaque PNP headquarters. add-ons for their party or social gathering needs like commercially available food (examples: donuts, cakes and pizzas) and at the same Three men hurt by two males near gas station time delivery services covering some parts of Parañaque, Las Piñas BUILDING Three men reported to the local police that for unknown reasons they were harmed by and Muntinlupa cities. Also available florist services as well as car- two unidentified male factors along Kalaw street (near the Caltex gas station) in Phase pets, chairs, lamps and wood craft for lease plus wedding planning/ 1 of BF Homes at 3:00 AM of July 20. The suspects escaped to an unknown destination. coordination services. FOR SALE No details were provided by the reportees as to how they were attacked and what New Kanpai kind of injuries they suffered. Newly opened along Aguirre Avenue is New Kanpai, a new Japa- Man apprehended for illegally possessing firearm nese fusion cuisine restaurant. New Kanpai has a selection of Lot Area: As elements of the Parañaque PNP police force conducted an Oplan Sita or check- Japanese-Korean food that will interest customers who like snacks, point along Sucat Interchange, Barangay BF Homes on July 20, a 19-year-old man was grilled food, sushi and meals. Among their standout selections are stopped and frisked at around 11:30 PM which resulted the discovery of a .38 caliber Korean Sasimidon, Mix Sashimi, Mesican Salad, Grilled Makarel and 418 sq.m. revolver that was loaded with six pieces of live ammunition. The suspect was immedi- Donkatsu. As of press time they have an opening promo that offer ately arrested by the police for illegally possessing a firearm. a Kyodon, soup and salad set for P180 and Udon (or Ramen), sushi Floor. Area: and salad for P250. Man arrested at J. Estrada Compound for illegal firearm possession Ministop 360 sq.m. Armed with a search warrant, Parañaque PNP officers arrested on July 20 a 37-year- Now serving customers is the newest Barangay BF Homes branch old man at his home at the J. Estrada Compound, Barangay BF Homes for illegally pos- of convenience store chain Ministop located at the new commercial sessing a firearm. The police recovered from him a .45 caliber pistol, four magazines complex located at the corner of Presidents Avenue and Don Rufino Call: 823-3628 and 31 live ammunition pieces. street. Just steps away from the gate of Tahanan Village, Ministop 8 NEWS 8 FEATURENEWS August 6 - 19, 2015

From P1/ NBI, Brgy. Team raids Drug Den... inventory. A subsequent laboratory examination conducted STREET TALK on some of the seized items resulted a positive reading for Nicanor Jacinto house namely Ma. Louthela Taylor, methamphetamine hydrochloride which is identified as a Emily Forsyth, and an Alias ATO (who remains at dangerous drug under RA 9165. What did you learn from the July 30 large). Meanwhile, V. Fernandez St. resident Diosdado At 5:00 PM of that same day, operatives visited Bartolome will be charged also for violating Section 11 the premises of Bartolome (AKA Alyas Bartolome) at V. Metro Manila earthquakedrill? Art. II (possession of dangerous drugs) and Section 16 Fernandez St. which resulted into the confiscation of the (cultivation or culture of plants classified as dangerous marijuana plant, drug-related equipment and over 42 or the past few months several disaster preparedness lectures or seminars were held around drugs or sources thereof) of Republic Act Number 9165. grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride. BF Homes as more people became conscious about the scenario in which a powerful earth- Others recommended for prosecution include John Suspect, a pastor Christian Bartolome, Diosdado Bartolome and Arlene quake could happen once the West Valley Fault shifts again for the first time since 1658 which In Philippine Star reports dated July 27 and 29, suspect F Gadon Mercado for violation of Section 6 (Maintenance Diosdado Bartolome – who is a pastor and whose parents PHILVOLCS director Renato Solidum (who visited BF Homes on June 24) stressed. Along the way the of a Drug Den); Randi Padin Apa, Michael Romano Accion, founded the Charismatic Outreach Ministries Foundation, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) coordinated with several local government Jeffrey Sano, Rico Cabrera Guigiayoma, Wilfredo Ner Inc. or COMFI – denied peddling the illegal substance of units (LGUs) on developing ways to make people aware as to what to do and where to go once Memije, Roberto Pecan Berencuel, Jefferson Estampa Delos shabu but reportedly admitted that the houses within the disaster strikes. On July 30, several earthquake drills and emergency services demonstrations were Reyes, Jaime Gonzales Mendoza and Wilson Sy Guzman, compound were used by people who wanted to “jam” held around Metro Manila. Recently NEWSVILLE sent its field reporter around BF to find out if locals Jr. for violation of Section 7 (Visitors of a Drug Den); John with them. He reportedly admitted using the illegal drugs Christian Bartolome and Arelene Gadon Mercado for learned anything about disaster preparedness and earthquake drills. and told the raiding team that the stuff was “just alum violation of Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs). crystals”. The suspect started raising his voice when the “For me it’s helpful that these earthquake drills were organized because I finally know what In a July 27, 2015 report by GMA News Online, NBI agents discovered a blue-colored bag containing palm- to do if such a disaster happens. Coming out from buildings would mean taking cover under a Anti-Illegal Drug Unity chief Joel Tovera said that the sized packs of shabu. sturdy table, avoiding shelves or hanging chandeliers and walking out with our hands on our houses on both Nicanor Jacinto and V. Fernandez streets Apparently in desperation Bartolome told his daughter heads for safety.” ~ Lito, drug store manager. were “controlled” by a certain Bartolome, a certain Ato to call up a certain “Tito Nick” whom he described to the and Ma. Louthela Taylor. Allegedly their group maintained law enforcers as a “cousin”, apparently referring to former “Simple lessons like never panicking, avoid starting a stampede while in a thick crowd and tak- both houses. PNP chief Nicanor Bartolome. The suspect said his father is ing cover. Also important to pray on the way.” ~ Beth, office worker. Tale of the search a brother of the father of the former PNP chief. According to official records, the operatives proceeded For his part, former PNP chief Nicanor Bartolome told “By just watching I learned how to use the fire extinguisher, what to do when pulling a person’s to Nicanor Jacinto St. on July 24 in the afternoon where the Philippine Star that he does not know the suspect and body out from rubble and how to wrap bandages on a broken arm or a broken neck carefully. they encountered Taylor together with Forsyth and some denied that his father was the suspect’s uncle and stated There should be more drills and I hope the local authorities will schedule more.” ~ Shiela, children. After explaining the purpose of their presence student. that he has no relative based in Parañaque. and showing and explaining to Taylor the search warrant The NBI said that Bartolome’s house was the in the presence of barangay officials and some media place of storage while his mother’s house was where “I learned the ironic lesson that disaster-related activities like the MM Shake Drill unite people representatives, the operatives searched the place and make them more responsible and more caring. It’s much better than being careless, passive (witnessed by barangay officials and media personnel) the illegal drugs were used. Their recommendations and ignorant.” ~ Jojo, script writer. and eventually discovered the illegal substances and for prosecution were received by the Department of varied drug paraphernalia which were then marked for Justice on July 27. v “The earthquake drill last Thursday (July 30) is a good demonstration about emergency methods I learned long ago during my youth so I salute the organizers like the LGUs, the schools, the hospitals, police and others. The drill is a great reminder and I would have forgotten the skills I From P1/ NBI, Las Piñas busts... learned had it not been held.” ~ Wimpy, soccer player. Follow-up operations on the same day resulted to and Follow-Up (ACFU) SPO3 Gerardo Fernandez, Police the arrest of Reyes who admitted having the counterfeit Officer 3 (PO3) Erwin Sabun, PO3 Hernan Pua and PO3 “I will never become a firefighter or an emergency service employee but I watched and learned stickers printed in a printing press in Bulacan. The 17 Ronni Conmigo. how to do things like digging through the rubble, climbing up ladders to reach injured people pieces FR stickers were confirmed to be forged based on Free Friendship Route Stickers clarified and how to put a fire out with a hose or extinguisher.” ~ Dyna, jewelry store employee. security features and the control numbers. The suspects The Las Piñas friendship route stickers are given out were brought to the Las Piñas Health Center at the City for free to qualified residents allowing access to desig- “What did I learn? A new and more sensible goal to volunteer for the betterment of our fellow Hall compound for medical examination, before being nated roadways in private subdivisions as alternate to Filipinos. I am more than willing to help when emergencies happen and I already encourage my turned over to the Las Piñas PNP headquarters for proper neighbors to watch future drills.” ~ Jun, student. Zapote-Alabang Road, being the main artery to and from disposition. Reyes, Berocal, Pineda and Mancela were Alabang and Manila via Baclaran. “Apart from watching emergency personnel demonstrate the proper ways to save lives and informed of their constitutional rights in Tagalog which Officials of the Las Piñas Public Information Office prevent fire hazards from spreading, I urge people reading this to attend future drills or call up they understood but opted to remain silent. (PIO) explained to NEWSVILLE that so far the City Govern- their community leaders to organize drills and seminars all yearlong.” ~ Ysabela, clothing store “Bring them the full force of the law. This must a ment had released roughly 60,000 Friendship Route car handler. v serve as warning to those who dare to bungle up our stickers to residents ever since the city ordinance estab- programs and continue to victimize the hapless public,” lishing the sticker system came into effect. After the initial the furious Mayor Vergel “Nene” Aguilar later told the release of 50,000 stickers, the City Government had been policemen. From P1/ Brgy. BF joins Metro ‘Shake’ drill... issuing more or less 2,000 stickers in the years that fol- Fake car stickers a lucrative business for crooks lowed, mainly covering the new vehicles of Las Piñas resi- walked down the street with hands on their heads. What got the ire of Aguilar are the complaints, which dents and others who applied the previous year but were As people occupied the ROLP parking area, the was admitted by those arrested, that the stickers are be- not issued. Apparently the fake car sticker syndicate took Veritas school rescue team – composed mainly of ing sold from P500 to P1,200 per piece. Last year, an in- advantage of Las Piñas motorists’ who failed to get free Grade 9 and Grade 10 students – formed themselves formation technology student was also arrested after he car stickers from the City Government and made money and executed a series of demonstrations showing posted on the internet that he is selling FR stickers. from them. Police said the syndicate members found it lucrative Meanwhile, coordination with security officers and how to rescue victims buried by rubble, or left hanging to sell the stickers since vehicles bearing the same can homeowners’ associations in over 200 villages and sub- high above ground and or trapped inside rooms dur- pass through private villages with designated routes, oth- divisions in the city was strengthened following the re- ing a fire. The proper use of the fire extinguisher was erwise denied entry or pay specific fees. surgence of the syndicate’s operation. For its part, the BF demonstrated as well as specific methods on how to The mayor also instructed the arresting team lead Federation of Homeowner Associations, Inc. said that its lift and carry victims’ bodies and putting them inside by Senior Police Officer 4 (SPO4) John Miranda not to gate guards had caught some motorists using fake Friend- ambulances while on stretchers. cease operation until the syndicate’s underlings are put ship Route stickers and that they have yet to achieve full Showing teamwork and close coordination, the to jail. The team is composed of members of Anti-Crime efficiency in doing that.v VPS rescue team performed the demonstrations flu- idly and gave onlookers a clear view on how to handle From P2/ PQUE gives birthday cash gifts to BF seniors... victims to give them a better chance to survive in Students, employees and community officials par- is most important is that we do not forget about them Olivarez also confirmed that another bill authored ticipated in the local earthquake drill on July 30. and we will pay close attention to them,” Olivarez said. “I by Councilor Binky Favis is pending at the City Council remember the times when I gave my father (former mayor) which seeks to formalize the process in which the City Dr. Pablo Olivarez a gift (worth below P500) on each of his Government will give local seniors at least 100-years-old times of emergency. birthday, he smiles because he is remembered.” a cash gift of P100,000. The mayor stressed that the bill’s Before the drill started, Elsie Gatches St. Along the way the mayor announced that effective centerian cash gift was originally written as P10,000 and was already closed to traffic so that props 2016, qualified senior citizens of Parañaque will be entitled he asked the proponent to rewrite the amount as P10,000 could be set up in front of the ROLP which to a free medical laboratory test as a gift on their respective was deemed as “too small.” months of birth. As it turned out the Olivarez signed into With regard to the total number of Parañaque senior were needed for the demonstration. The Metro law Draft Ordinance Number 135 (approved by the City citizens enrolled under the OSCA Cares program, the Manila Shake Drill was a project of the Metro Council on July 16) which amended the local ordinance mayor confirmed that the city now has 24,000 members Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in on senior citizen benefits and formalized the medical as of June. The figure marked an increase of over 71% coordination with all cities of Metro Manila laboratory test which includes several services such as compared to the same period a year ago. complete blood count, fasting blood sugar, creatinine, Just before the organizers released the cash gifts, the – including Parañaque, Las Piñas and Muntin- uric acid, cholesterol, trygliceryde, ECG, urinalysis and city and local officials performed a symbolic blowing of the People in the background observe how the VPS rescue team lupa – to emphasize disaster awareness and flu vaccine. OSCA-Parañaque will soon develop the candles on a birthday cake to emphasize their celebration handle disaster victims risk reduction. v implementing rules and regulations. of the recipients’ birthdays. v