LSDE May 21, 2019

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VOL. XXXI NO. 043 TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019 P15.00 IN TACLOBAN Despite Sandiganbayan decision Samar Rep. Tan wins gubernatorial race JOEY A. GABIETA,ROEL AMAZONA Police Gen. Carlos welcomes TACLOBAN CITY- Samar Rep. Milagrosa Tan was elected cops who served during the as governor of the province, defeating a former military intelligence officer. May 13 elections Tan received 211,764 the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces votes against her rival, of the Philippines, only managed to obtain Emil Zosa. 204,118 votes. March 1 of this year, the In his Facebook post, Zosa conceded de- Fourth Division of Sandi- feat to Tan who is returning as governor of the ganbayan found Tan guilty province as she is to end her nine-year in for graft involving P16.1 office as a congresswoman representing million in the procure- Samar’s second district. ment of emergency sup- The governor-elect is to switch plies back in 2001 when position with her daughter, Gov. she was the governor of the Sharee Ann Tan, who also won on province. her congressional race. Tan immediately post- The younger Tan received a ed bail and sought for mo- total votes of 124,459 or higher Samar Rep. Milagrosa ‘Mila’ Tan was elected as gover- Police Brigadier General Joey Runes leads in the pinning tion for reconsideration. by 27,223 votes against her rival, nor of the province despite of an earlier decision of the of the Medalya ng Kasanayan to Police Regional Office Zosa, who was once Christopher Bolastig, once con- Sandiganbayan finding her guilty for a graft case. She 8 personnel who were deployed to secure the May 13, the head of the intelligence nected with the Bureau of will replace her daugther, Gov. Sharee Ann Tan, who will 2019 mid-erm election. (Photo from PRO) and operations division of see Samar /page 12 ... take her post as a congresswoman representing Samar’s second district. CAMP RUPERTO not have done it flawlessly. KANGLEON, PALO, So to everyone who im- Leyte – The Regional Po- parted their lives and limbs lice Office 8 (PRO8) gave a in this endeavor, my sin- More women to join Leyte’s heroes’ welcome to police cerest thank you to all of personnel who were de- you,” Carlos said. ployed to ensure a peace- The deployment of Spe- ful conduct of the May 13 cial Operation Task Group Sangguniang Panlalawigan elections in the region in Calbayog City that cov- Police General Dio- ers the entire Samar Is- TACLOBAN CITY– nardo Carlos, police re- land under Police Colonel Leyte’s provincial board gional director, led the Rolando Miranda, deputy will be packed with more welcoming ceremony held regional director for op- women, a development at the grounds of the re- eration, also helped in en- welcome by Vice Governor gional headquarters of the suring that the recent poll Carlo Loreto, the presiding Philippine National Police become successful and officer of the body. (PNP), here, Monday (May Aside from the reelect- 20). see Police /page 12 ... ed board members Gina About 8,625 police- Merilo (1st district), Trini- men were tasked during dad Apostol (2nd district) the May 13 elections de- and Maria Corazon Re- scribed by the police and mandaban (3rd district), the regional Commission three more women were on Elections (Comelec) as elected to the Sangguniang generally peaceful and or- Panlalawigan. derly. They are Raissa Vil- “You are our unsung lasin (2nd district); Anna Women Power. More women are to pack the provincial board of Leyte with the election of heroes. We turned the Tuazon (3rd district); and (from the left) Raissa Villasin, Anna Tuazon, and Caren Rama as board members. impossible into possible Caren Rama of the fourth of reelected Rep. Vicente Rep. Lucy Torres Gomez councilor of Tacloban City thru our combined efforts. district. Veloso (3rd district) while (4th district). see More women/ Without your cooperation Tuazon is the daughter Rama is the elder sister of Villasin is an outgoing page 12 ... and dedication, we could 2 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Paul Daza takes father’s seat as congressman for N. Samar’s first congressional district TACLOBAN CITY- Former Northern Samar governor, Paul Daza, was elected as congressman of the province’ first congressional district. Daza clobbered an old political rival, Harlin Abayon, to win the congressional race by almost 60,000 votes. Daza, who was the governor of the province from 2010 to 2013, obtained RETURN TO POWER. Former Northern Samar Paul Daza was 116,209 votes against for- elected as congressman, representing the first congressional mer congressman Abayon district of the province. Daza, a former governor, is to replace his (Nationalista Party) who father, Rep. Raul Daza, who is now on his third and last term as TRAGEDY. A passenger van,loaded with 21 passengers, collided with a six-wheeler truck that only garnered 59,685 votes. a congressman. resulted to the deaths of its nine passengers. The incident happened in Barangay District III, Ba- batngon in Leyte on May 17. (Photo Courtesy) Daza together with Northern Samar’s first con- ernor of the province, Vice Samar Rep. Edgar Mary gressional district which Governor Gary Lavin who Sarmiento (1st district) covers 14 towns which in- was reelected and outgo- were the only members of clude Catarman, the pro- ing Gov. Jose Ong who was Bloody Friday road accidents: the Liberal Party in the re- vincial capital. elected as congressman rep- gion to get elected during Meantime, Abayon’s son, resenting the province’s sec- the May 13 balloting. Rep.Harlin Neil Abayon III ond district. 9 dead, 20 injured Abayon was defeated also lost on his reelection The newly-elected of- TACLOBAN CITY- It Center(EVRMC). resident of Brgy. Carmen, by Daza’s father Raul dur- bid as their party-list group ficials of the province were was a very tragic Friday Injured during this inci- North Cotabato. ing the 2016 elections as Aangat Tayo failed to gather proclaimed by the members (May 17) as separate vehic- dent were Fritz Asis,28; Roel The six-wheeler was to congressman. votes to earn a seat at the of the Provincial Board of ular accidents resulted to Iglesias,36; Ethel Erine,28; deliver the swine to the pub- The elder Daza is on House of Representatives. Canvassers as winners on the death of nine passengers Helen Cañas,40; Renz Eze- lic market in Babatngon. his third and last term as Also elected were Rep. May 16. (JOEY A. GABIE- and the injury of 20 others. kiel Cajepe,4; Abundio Ca- And on the same day, at congressman representing Edwin Ongchuan as gov- TA/PETER D.PAREDES) The first accident took jepe,27; Thelma Aguilar,42; about 10 pm similar acci- place at about 6:15 in the Regine Abucay; Remegio dent happened along Brgy. morning along sitio Tab- Dalut; Robert Milado; Ar- San Isidro, Biliran town in ang of Barangay District III mando Solayao; and Rodel Biliran province. DPWH adopts a school in Babatngon Leyte when a Ecat, the driver of the pas- It was learned that a passenger van loaded with senger vehicle. passenger van, with plate 21 passengers collided with Majority of the pas- number HVT 959 fell on in Carigara, Leyte a six-wheeler truck loaded sengers were from Brgy. the side of the road after its with hogs. Tatabunan, Talalora, Samar, driver, Windelle Bacho,36 The said incident result- and Babatngon town. and a resident of Brgy. Lib- ed to the immediate death Reports reaching the re- og, Maasin City, fell asleep. of the eight passengers iden- gional headquarters of the Injured were Jose Si- tified as Evelyn Hodder,49; Philippine National Police danga,50 and his common- Emily Elorde,46; Marilyn said that the passenger van, law wife Josephine,42 and Saringan,46; Alden Cam- with plate number 084403 their two children Jared,5, uen23, and his sister Reme- and bound for Tacloban and Jade Danille,13; Con- lyn,21; Jackson Casarigo,24; City, appeared to be run- chita Vilato,51; Edward Rogelio Piscos,57; and Laila ning fast and while maneu- Vilato,54; and Regan Cobilla,54. vering at the site incident Mercader,31 and a vil- Bryan Bechachino,18, directly hit the six-wheeler lage councilor of Iyusan, later died while being truck which has four pas- Almeria, also in Biliran. treated at the Eastern sengers and 10 hogs and (JOEY A. GABIETA/ RONALD O. REYES)) Visayas Regional Medical driven by Erwin de Leon, a Cop shot to death by NPA CARIGARA, Leyte Gerald Pacanan, DPWH of slippers to each pupil – A more conducive Leyte 2 head engineer, of the recipient school. learning facility will this is the first time that Clarissa Delos Santos, welcome the students the district conducted this BES school principal, ex- rebels in E. Samar town of the Balilit Elemen- type of activity through pressed her sincere grati- TACLOBAN CITY- A took place in Barangay to gather information re- tary School(BES), this the initiative of the organ- tude to the whole DPWH policeman was shot dead Cambella of the said garding to an earlier in- town, being a recipient ization. family. by alleged members of town at around 2:25 pm cident when his path was of “Adopt-a-school” pro- “Employees whole- She added that this is a the New People’s Army by three NPA members. blocked by the perpetra- ject of the Department of heartedly donated for the timely occasion for them in Quinapondan, Eastern It was learned the tors and shot him several Public Works and High- funding of this program. as they will represent Samar on May 18. killing of Ribo, who was times that resulted in his ways (DPWH) field of- I am glad that despite their area for the small Reports reaching the from Balangiga, also in instant death. fice here. heavy workloads in the category best Brigada regional headquarters of Eastern Samar, was re- The recovery of the On May 16, 2019, office and short time of Eskwela implementor. the Philippine National lated to a shooting inci- remains of the slain po- employees of the depart- preparation, we still man- Aside from this adopt- Police disclosed that the dent in Brgy. Bagte, also lice officer found some ment volunteered at the age to realize this project,” a- school program, killed policeman was in Quinapondan. difficulties as there were said school for the repair he said. DPWH will also deploy identified as Patrolman The slain police of- information that NPA and repainting of tables Aside from helping in its maintenance force at Michael Felipe Ribo, ficer, who was assigned members were still in the and chairs, cleaning of various school prepara- various campuses for the member of the police at the intelligence unit of area and ready to stage classrooms, and beautifi- tion activities, the office weeklong Brigada Esk- mobile force company of the provincial PNP head- an ambush against the cation of school grounds. also distributed bags with wela on May 20-24, 2019. the PNP-Eastern Samar. quarters, was in Cambella authorities. (JOEY A. GABIETA) According to Engr. school supplies and a pair (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA) The killing of Ribo on his way to Brgy. Bagte Tuesday, May 21, 2019 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 3 In Samar Gov. Tan leads PDP-Laban winners in the province TACLOBAN CITY – Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, The PDP-Laban had its The candidates who ran Calbiga, San Jose de Buan, biggest political victory in under the ruling Partido Villareal, Pinabacdao, Sta. the province in San Jorge Demokratiko Pilipino–La- Rita, Basey, Daram, Tala- and Matuguinao. kas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) lora, and Marabut, all in the In San Jorge, incumbent emerged as victorious in second district of Samar. Mayor Nancy Grey and her Samar during the recently- However, PDP-Laban’s husband, Jojo, who both held May 13 midterm elec- mayoralty candidates from belong to the Liberal Party, tions. the towns of Hinabangan lost on their respective bids. Leading among the and Zumarraga were de- Mayor Grey lost to Leo PDP-Laban winners in feated. de Guiua while Jojo was de- the province was outgoing In the first district of Sa- feated by Jay Bisnar. Governor Sharee Ann Tan mar, mayoralty bets of the Meantime, former who was elected as a con- party won in the towns of Matuguinao mayor Aran Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico ‘Mic’ L. Petilla showed his support to the newly-elected congresswoman representing Tarangnan, San Jorge, Pag- Boller reclaimed his post gresswoman for Leyte’s second district, Lolita Karen Tañala Javier, during her proclamation. Javier the province’s second con- sanghan, Matuguinao, and by trouncing outgoing Vice won the congressional race with a total votes of 112,989 against incumbent Rep. Henry Ong. gressional district. the island towns of Tagapul- Mayor Carmel de la Cruz Javier was joined by her husband, Javier Mayor Leonardo ‘Sandy’ Javier (2nd from left) during her About 19 of the elected an and Sto Nino. and her sister, incumbent proclamation last May 14 by the members of the Provincial Board of Canvassers. (GINA P.GEREZ) mayors in the province are Meantime, the candi- Mayor Melissa de la Cruz, affiliated with the PDP- dates of the Liberal Party was also defeated by Boller’s Laban. (LP) won in Calbayog City, running-mate, Cleofe Belo- These areas were the city Gandara, Almagro and Sta. nio. One-on-one tutorial to a (ROEL T. AMAZONA) of Catbalogan and towns of Margarita. non-reader 7 year-old boy Improvised explosive device By: ALBERTHA NARIZ-MONTALLANA lobbed in a seminary compound in Borongan City; no one was hurt TACLOBAN CITY- A minor explosion hit the Seminario de Jesus Naza- reno in Borongan City Sunday night. Based on the investiga- tion conducted by the Bo- rongan City Police Station, the explosion happened at about 6:45 pm at the exit gate of the said seminary located in Barangay Campesao of the said city. “Traces of said explo- A parent of a non-reader Dr. Montallana when each letter of the alphabet; sion caused no damages 7 year-old boy, Evelyn D. asked, “What reading tech- 4) let him pinpoint each or any traces that an im- Tacugue, enrolled her son niques did you employ the letter using a pencil when provised explosive device this summer 2019 with Dr. child was able to read?” an- making the sound; 5) teach (EID) was used(and) no Teofilo O. Montallana, who swered that “before every him to read a two-letter traces of damages on the was the previous tutor and session starts, they pray and combination by saying concrete pavement was A plastic bag containing unused flash powder from a fire- owner of Dr. Montallana’s offer it to God that the child each letter-sound; 6) after seen,” said the Borongan cracker and a stone were recovered by Borongan police at Tutorial Center (DMTC) at will pay attention to him he masters the two-letter police. the scene. Kristina Heights Subdivi- and develop an interest to combination, proceed to Authorities recovered (Photo courtesy of Borongan City Police Station) sion, Tacloban City. read”. After every session, the three-letter or four-let- one plastic bag containing The parent was already he requests the pupil to lead ter combination depend- flash powder and a stone wait for further investiga- for the said incident,” the worried of her son, Jan- a “thank you prayer” to God ing on his own pace of un- at the scene of the crime . tion as promised by the po- seminary posted online. vylle D. Tacugue, who is a for continued guidance and derstanding or learning; 7) “No damage to prop- lice to determine the motive Police are investigating grade-1 pupil from a public protection and giving of make a personalized short erties has been done. We and who was responsible the incident. school in Tacloban City and wisdom to read.” story (5 lines/sentences) could not read. Moreover, Montallana of his own interest such as 3rd Higatangan Island Summer Fest to showcase Thus, she decided to en- said that it is very important words that he usually ut- roll him on a one-on-one to develop rapport with the tered during informal con- local food products, livelihood activities tutorial with Dr. Montal- tutee, so that he will trust versations; and 8) let him lana. you as a friend. He did this read the short story using a NAVAL, Biliran- With mer festivals in the island ing aware of the visitors’ The tutorial sessionby telling short stories be- pencil pinpointing the let- over 3,000 visitors noted were games, water activi- needs during the event, started on April 13, 2019 up fore the start of every ses- ter and saying each letter- in the previous Higa- ties, parties, and gigs en- residents tend to become to May 10, 2019, which to- sion as part of his motiva- sound, two-letter, three- tangan Island Summer tertained the visitors, this more enterprising and ac- taled 30 hours. Each session tion. letter, or four-letter sound Festival in this munici- year’s event set on May tive partners in the eco- lasts 1.5 hours. Specifically, in order combination depending pality, residents were en- 25-26, will showcase local nomic activities of the is- A diagnostic test was that the child will be able to on the length of each word couraged to prepare local food products, delicacies land. conducted during their first read, he employed the fol- being read, said Montal- products and amenities and livelihood activities Higatangan Island, meeting. The result shows lowing reading techniques: lana. for the possible influx of of the residents such as as a tourist destination that the non-reader pupil 1) introduce each letter of So far, he said that the guests and tourists this mat weaving. in Naval and in Eastern is still in the kindergarten the alphabet in an Eng- preceding reading tech- year. “Exploring more on Visayas, is now provided level. A beginning reader, lish language and “waray- nique he employed was Rommel Salvatierra, the culture and inherent with a two-lane circum- who can just decipher few waray” dialect; 2) teach him very effective and that information officer of the beauty of the island is also ferential road to facilitate alphabets, but doesn’t know how to decipher consonants the child was able to read local government unit part of this year’s summer completely how to make and vowel letters; 3) teach of Naval, said compared festival,” Salvatierra said. see 3rd Higatangan / see One-on-one / sounds of each letter. him how to make sound of with the last two sum- He added that be- page 11 ... page 6 ... 4 Leyte Samar Daily Express OPINION Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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real working knowledge of ista Party as minority party OPINIONhow government operates notwithstanding its being and how elections play a part of the majority party. role in good governance. Such move of the Comelec 2. Money is a magic resulted in the exclusion word in our hearts and of the real minority party minds. Those who have from obtaining a copy of less in life portray winsome the election returns. smiles when election sea- The series of actions son comes along. It is dur- by the Comelec placed ing this season that they the midterm elections un- get substantial amounts to der wraps beyond sight underwrite what they need of the public. With elec- Vote buying won’t which cannot be responded Stuning tions results available to on ordinary days but only Dizziness struck a be- access to vital information, the majority party and the end…. But!!! in the elections like this minority which is part of one that just passed where wildered people of our na- it cannot perform its task of Vote buying is one of not only illegal, it is im- the majority coalition, the money flowed in substan- tion the morning after the running a quick count on the evils in our electoral moral. public was kept blind of tial amounts right into May 13, 2019 midterm elec- results emanating from the process – it is evil as we -oOo- what had been dubbed as their pockets. tions. Relying on Comelec’s polling precincts. invoke the law against Patriotic opinion lead- automated counting. Re- 3. Politicians will first assurances to the public of It cannot be gainsaid this prostitution of the ers; well-known profes- ports of vote counting ma- raise funds before they its readiness to conduct the that Namfrel could have ac- ballot. It is prostitution sionals, religions leaders/ chines (VCMs) bugged by will file their certificates of elections, people took the tually served as strong but- because it is an unlaw- preachers, and some educa- glitches during voting time candidacies. They are con- statement on its face value tress to Comelec’s official ful act in the elections, tion leaders have every now were alarming. Problems vinced that without paying despite some issues con- count. Whatever results it buying something that is and then would express of ballot rejection, mis- for the votes they will not cerning transparency and could receive from the pre- not for sale like sex – an their stand to eradicate this match between the actual win. integrity. In the days be- cinct level are reliable since expression of love to civi- election cancer that plagues vote and the receipt were So to wipe out vote buy- fore the midterm elections, its sources are the official lized humans. But when our society, once and for all. serious concerns that ham- ing during elections will Comelec did not approve election returns. The subtle sex is offered with a price Yet, they failed!!! Why? pered the voting process. just be a dream at the mo- the request of the National exclusion of Namfrel led that’s prostitution. Votes 1. A good number of The occurrence of such ment. But someday it might Citizens Movement for Free to more shocking develop- are sacred responses in a our electorates have not glitches placed precinct vanish if….! Elections (Namfrel) to di- ments towards the day of democratic election pro- really imbibed into their watchers helpless as voting (next column on the May rectly access certificates the elections. The ejection cess – so when it is sold convictions the sanctity of continued while problems 25 issue of LSDE) of canvass and statement of Namfrel from its vital and bought, that’s prosti- the ballots in democratic of votes, Such rejection by role as watchdog of elec- are merely recorded in the tution of the ballot. It is elections. They too lack the Comelec of Namfrel’s re- tions would now appear minutes. Unresolved issues in the upland barangays quest led to its decision to in hindsight as a prelude seemed overtaken by of Burauen, Leyte. These withdraw from its accredita- of things to come. Indeed, vegetable-rich farms could tion as poll watchdog of the what happened next was the see Stuning /page 12 ... be clustered to become midterm elections. Without designation of the National- Agri-tourism areas of the kids who range from 3 town. Again, the idea of months to 15 years old. He establishing farm-tourism also experienced guyabano sites should be an endeavor planting in our Sta. Fe farm worth pursuing in the Mu- and observed the lifestyle nicipality of Burauen. The of the Filipinos in the rural project could put Burauen areas where they live a laid- in Agri-tourism Map of back life free from stress the Province/Region!The Agri-tourism adds to tourists and problems. project could be a shot-in Fortunately, he was able influx to the Philippines the-arm to the marginal- to observe our election pro- ized farmers whose lives cess as he was already here have been made miserable Relatively considered of small and medium enter- during the election day, following the destruction still in its infantile age prises (SMEs).” May 13. He arrived May 11 of coconut trees and abaca among tourists attractions Some provinces, espe- Experiencing and he was surprised that farms by the super typhoon is what is known known as cially La Union, have estab- many people are receiving Yolanda. All that the Pro- Agri-Tourism. I remem- lished 23 farm tourism sites “Waray” Culture money from candidates for vincial and Municipal LGU ber having written about bannered by its popular the May 13 local election. officials have to do is to My family had a happy He also went to the this in an earlier issue of grape farms. Accordingly. He said in Britain, the can- put their acts together and reunion when my youngest DSWD Center of Orphaned the LSDE, recognizing the “average income of farm didates do not give money idea of Senator Cynthia tourism sites is P25K – 60K brainstorm on how to rep- daughter, Princess, who is Children in Pawing, Palo, Villar, Chair of the Senate per month. There were licate what the Province of based in Dubai came home Leyte and provided food see Experiencing / Committee on Agriculture. 18,000 visitors to its farm Las Union has achieved after for a brief vacation in Utap, and gifts to the orphaned page 12 ... Easily, the most promi- tourism sites in 2017. establishing 23 farm tourism Tacloban City. She is a flight nent among the present I still believe that in sites and how much revenue attendant of Fly Dubai and Prayer for the Nation and crop of elective officials, It Region 8, if only the LGU the province has realized. she came with her British for Those who Serve in was from Sen. Villarwhom officials could pull their By the time this column boyfriend named Matthew Public Office I first heard about agri- ideas together should be comes out of the press. The David Taylor, an informa- tourism, in her desire to able to put smiles to the Mid-Year Elections shall tion technology manager in God, our Father, you guide eve- have declared winners to rything in wisdom and love. Accept give livelihood to the lowly sun-burned lowly farmers the Bank of London. the prayers we offer for our nation, by farmers. She suggested on by identifying farm tour- man the cities, towns, and We expose him to our the wisdom of our leaders and integ- the conversion of some ism areas and help put more provinces. It’s time to role “Waray” culture like the rity of our citizens, may harmony and farms into tourist attrac- money into their earnings. their sleeves and start serv- kissing of hand as a sign of justice be secured and may there be lasting prosperity and peace. tions. Her efforts are ably In Leyte alone, we have ing the people, the country respect to elders and the Sta. Almighty and eternal God, You supported by the SEARCA been hearing about one – always mind-full of those Cruzan procession where know the longings of our hearts and or Southeast Asian Study farm area in Palo Town of- who less in life! he joined the children of You protect our rights in your good- Ooo000ooo ness, watch over those in authority, and Research in Agricul- tentimes visited by agricul- Utap and gave them food so that people everywhere may enjoy ture based in UPLB, La- ture officials and scientists. NEXT TOPIC : “A New and chocolates. He also ini- freedom, security and peace. guna. Searca believes that More specifically, is the Drying System for Sea- tiated a feeding program for We ask this through our Lord Je- farm tourism will create effort of the Provincial LGU weeds Developed in UPLB” the street kids of Brgy. Utap sus Christ, your Son, who lives and SHARE S& T reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, “multiple revenue streams officials in introducing providing them food and Pray the Holy Rosary daily one God, forever and ever, Amen. for the farmers, thereby high-end vegetables (Let- THOUGHTS through E- toys to the delight of these for world peace and conversion of sinners (Courtesy of Daughters of St. improving the profitability tuce, cauliflower, broccoli) mail: [email protected]. street children. (The family that prays together stays together) Paul) 6 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Tuesday, May 21, 2019

that teaching reading for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT One-on-one... NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Ma. Cynthia B. Rocha over a burial Republic of the Philippines ...from Page 3 beginner needs a lot of pa- benefits with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), deposits with Private and Government Bank; LBP Accounts and heirs hereby presents, agree to designate MA. AR- Province of Leyte tience and proper motiva- LENE R. GLEAN as one Payee with regards to the burial benefits from the GSIS, thus hereby serves as the WAIVER, as well as settlement with Private & Government Banks; per Municipality of Tanauan within just a short period tion to catch his/her inter- Doc. No. 129, Page No. 26, Book No. XXV, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Ulpiano OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR of time (30 hours), which est. It also pays to have a U. Arpon, Jr. LSDE: May 14, 21 & 28, 2019 last 1.5 hours per session. one-on-one tutorial to non- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Amelita Perla Bacala extrajudi- NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION He further emphasized readers. cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over one half (1/2) conjugal share of the following properties; 1) One-half (1/2) share of a parcel of land, Lot No. 1133, Cad. 520-C, situated in the Brgy. Lundag, Merida, Leyte, containing an area of 3,110 square Date: May 16, 2019 meters, more or less, covered by OCT No. 71872; II) A parcel of land Lot No. 2710, Cad 520-D, situated in Brgy. San Jose, City of Ormoc, Leyte, containing an area of 25,573 square meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. P-82575; per Doc. No. 49, CCE-0016-2019 R.A. 10172 Page No. 10, Book No. CXLV, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Aleah G. Bataan- Tolibao. LSDE: May 14, 21 & 28, 2019 In compliance with the publication requirement DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Bernardo Arique extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of Agricultural land, designated as 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Ad- Lot No. 4301-rem. Portion, situated at Brgy. Cantadoy, Palompon, Leyte embraced in Tax Dec. No. 08-31019-00308 R13, with Title No. P-84311, containing an area of ministrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 1.7777 hectares, more or less, assessed value of P17,400.00; per Doc. No. 121, Page 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that No. 25, Book No. LXVIII, Series of 2018 of Notary Public Atty. Donna Villa Gaspan- Cerna. LSDE: May 14, 21 & 28, 2019 SANDRA SIBLE LAMATA, has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in child’s date of birth EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Wenefredo Lim extrajudicially from “APRIL 24, 1971” to “MARCH 24, 1971” in the settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential land located at Brgy. Hinabuyan, Villaba, Leyte, Lot No. 4126, Psu-08-005590, covered by O.C.T. No. certificate of live birth ofSANDRA SIBLE LAMATA who P-32585. That parties sold the above-described property in favor of Charisse R. Lim was born on 24 MARCH 1971 at Tanauan, Leyte and and hereby confirmed the said sale of the above-described residential land; per Doc. No. 422, Page No. 85, Book No. 61, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Alejandro whose parents are Crispino Lamata and Remedios R. Diongzon. LSDE: May 14, 21 & 28, 2019 Sible. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sps. Eduardo Perla and Lorenza C. Perla extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land Lot No. 1133, Cad. Any person adversely affected by said petition may EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE (US DOLLAR DEPOSIT) 520-C, situated in the Brgy. Lundag, Merida, Leyte, containing an area of 3,110 square file his/her written opposition with this Office. OF THE LATE TERESITA ALLADO UNAY meters, more or less, covered by O.C.T. No. 71872. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Teresita Allado Unay extrajudicially Jose Edwin C. Caacoy and Mirasol R. Cantalejo as vendee for the above-described property; settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a US Dollar Deposit, including its Interest at Metro per Doc. No. 43, Page No. 9, Book No. CXLV, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. (Sgd.) FRANCISCO C. SALVAÑA, JR. Bank, Catarman, Northern Samar Branch, more particularly described as follows: Account LSDE: May 14, 21 & 28, 2019 Name: USD 346-034600377-6; Account Name: Teresita Allado Unay, 735 Aguinaldo LSDE: May 21 & 28, 2019 Municipal Civil Registrar Street Calachuchi Catarman, Northern Samar; Status: Active; Current Balance: 2,003.85; per Doc. No. 293, Page No. 60, Book No. II, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Franco DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WTH ABSOLUTE SALE AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION Archie N. Tonog. LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 NOTICE is hereby given that Esmeralda Taña Boco heir of the late Angeles Taña extra- NOTICE is hereby given that Patrocinia Villasin heir of the late Sps. Leonido Villasin judicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a portion of a parcel of agricultural land Sr. and Lourdes Villasin executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication; That late Lourdes Vil- EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION OF ESTATE situated at Brgy. Pago, Tanauan, Leyte designated as Lot No. 1640, cad 505; C-2, covered by lasin left an amount deposited as joint account at the RCBC-Tacloban branch under Savings NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the deceased Nilo L. Itom extrajudicially settled, Original na Titulo Blg. P-47541, containing an area of 14,419 square meters. A Deed of Sale Account No. 0000001466376309 with a balance of P481,877.85 as of March 29, 2019; per partitioned and adjudicated over a motor vehicle with an existing Franchise as issued by the Doc. No. 514, Page No. 103, Book No. II, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Lemuel R. was executed in favor of Sps. STEPHEN E. CAPESIÑO and MONA AMOR-CAPESIÑO LTFRB, with the following specifications and/or description, to wit: CR. NO.: 9591339-2; Montes. LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 MV File No.: 0716-00000442710; Plate No.: HVT 554; Make/Series: Nissan Urvan Shut- as vendee for a portion of 10,000 square emters from the above-described property; per Doc. tle; O.R. No.: 674694031; Engine No.: TD27-805009; Chassis No.: TV4LEFE24A32914; No. 501, Page No. 101, Book No. XVIII Series of 2017 of Notary Public Atty. Asterio A. Denomination & Year Model: UV 2006; That heirs hereby WAIVE our rights, title, interest Villero. LSDE: April 30, May 7 & 14, 2019 Republic of the Philippines and claims over the above-described motor vehicle in favor of Agricola M. Itom including the said franchise; per Doc. No. 65, Page No. 13, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2016 of No- Province of Leyte tary Public Atty. Marian C. Donayre-Pelin. LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Republic of the Philippines Municipality of Tanauan EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sps. Bienvenido Y. Lacerna and Reme- dios Alvarado who both died intestate extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated Tacloban City over a real property, that is described as follows: A parcel of land (Lot No. 78 of the Cadas- tral Survey of Baybay), situated in the Poblacion Baybay City, Leyte, covered by TCT Title NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION No. T-1226, containing an area of 207 square meters, more or less; per Doc. No. 800, Page NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION No. 160, Book No. LIV, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Rene Allan G. Jervoso. LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Date: May 14, 2019 In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE CCE-0014-2019 R.A. 10172 LEONARDO APAS WITH WAIVER QUITCLAIM is hereby served to the public that NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Leonardo Apas extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a one-half (1/2) portion of a parcel of land and now GRACILLA DE GUZMAN ICAO has filed with In compliance with the publication requirement particularly described as follows: A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 857-A-2 of the (Complete name of petitioner) approved subdivision plan, Psd-08-034095-D, being a portion of Lot 857-A, Psd-08- and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 015839-D, situated in the Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Baybay, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte, containing an area of 2,832 square meters, more or less, covered by TCT this Office,a petition for change of first name from 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Ad- No. 115-2017000567; per Doc. No. 128, Page No. 26, Book No. XLIII, Series of 2018 of ministrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. Notary Public Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Bb. GRACILLA to GRACILLA in (First name to be changed) (New first name to be adopted) 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT SHUVIE DEVARAS VILLEGAS, has filed with this Office, NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Florencia Daz Arbes and Rolando Arbes the Birth Certificate of Bb. GRACILLA C. DE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land Lot 23, Block 14 a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” situated in Brgy. of Poblacion, Municipality of Catbalogan, Samar with an area of 125 GUZMAN who was born on JUNE 30, 1974 at square meters, covered by T.C.T. No. T-9991; per Doc. No. 53, Page No. 11, Block No. 17, to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Sherry Mae Arcales. Tacloban City and whose parents are GLORIA ALJHAY VILLEGAS MOCORRO who was born on 29 LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 C. CIRINEO and VICTOR L. DE GUZMAN. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE APRIL 2012 at Tanauan, Leyte and whose parents NOTICE is hereby given that Arnulfo L. Asoque extrajudicially settled, partitioned are SHUVIE DEVARAS VILLEGAS and GERARDO BOSE and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot 6911, with an area of 17,851 square meters, covered under Katibayan ng Titulo Blg. P-63668 and Tax Dec. No. 08-31022-00156 R13. A Any person adversely affected by said petition MOCORRO. Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Vilma Aunzo-Christensen as vendee for the above- described property; per Doc. No. 231, Page No. 48, Book No. 48, Series of 2019 of Notary may file his written opposition with this Office not Public Atty. Luz Viacrusis. LSDE: May 14, 21 & 28, 2019 later than June 4, 2019. Any person adversely affected by said petition may EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE file his/her written opposition with this Office. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Jesus Yap, extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 108, under Survey No. 8519, Case-3, (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA Cad 964-D, situated at Suba, Villaba, Leyte, containing an area of 1,155 square meters, (Sgd.) FRANCISCO C. SALVAÑA, JR. more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 08-41031-00604. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor City Civil Registrar of Dixie D. Fletcher as vendee for the above-described parcel of land together with any and LSDE: May 14 & 21, 2019 Municipal Civil Registrar all improvements therein; per Doc. No. 1, Page No. 1, Book No. XVII, Series of 2019 of LSDE: May 21 & 28, 2019 Notary Public Atty. Chalissa N. Rojas. LSDE: May 14, 21 & 28, 2019 RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Publication Notice Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines R.A. 9048 Local Civil Registry Office Local Civil Registry Office Province: NORTHERN SAMAR Province: Eastern Samar Republic of the Philippines City/Municipality: Laoang City/Municipality: Hernani City Civil Registry Office Province of Eastern Samar NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION City of Borongan In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act. No. 9048, a In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that notice is hereby served to the Public that NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION RUBY ROSE C. CONCEPCION has filed with this Office a NORLIE C. CAMPOMANES has filed with this Office a (complete name of the petitioner) (complete name of the petitioner) In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 9048, a no- petition for Change of First Name from from “ROBBIE” petition for Change of Gender from MALE to FEMALE in tice is hereby serve to the public thatMARIA ERLINDA (first name to be (Gender to be (Gender to be AFABLE BARRIZO, has filed with this Office, aPetition to “RUBY ROSE” in the birth certificate of changed Changed) Adopted) (new name to be adopted) the birth certificate of NORLIE C. CAMPOMANES who for Change of Child’s first name from ARLEN to ROBBIE CRESOLOGO CONSEPCION who was born on (complete name of document owner) MARIA ERLINDA in the Birth Certificate of ARLEN (complete name of document owner) was born on January 18, 1982 at Hernani, Eastern Samar ANDAG AFABLE, who was born on May 17, 1971 at AUGUST 19, 1977 at LAOANG, NORTHERN SAMAR and (complete date of birth) and whose parents are MARIANO CAMPOMANES and Borongan, Eastern Samar and whose parents are (name of father) GLORIA ALCIDO ANDAG and PORFERIO ALDE AFABLE. whose parents are AGUSTIN TING CONSEPCION and NORMA CAINTO. (name of father) (name of mother) ADELA TULIPAS CRESOLOGO. (name of mother) Any person adversely affected by said petition may Any person adversely affected by said petition may Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than file his written opposition with this Office not later than file his/her written opposition with this Office not later 27 May, 2019. than May 27, 2019 29 May, 2019.

(Sgd.) CHARITO ABERIA (Sgd.) MA. LUISA M. AZUL (Sgd.) MANUEL D. ATENCIO Municipal Civil Registrar City/Municipal Civil Registrar City Civil Registrar LSDE: May 14 & 21, 2019 LSDE: May 14 & 21, 2019 LSDE: May 14 & 21, 2019 Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Leyte Samar Daily Express 7

Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD ADJUDICATION BOARD Office of the Provincial Adjudicator Office of the Provincial Adjudicator 2nd Flr. LVD, LAW Bldg., Avenida Veteranos 2nd Flr. LVD, LAW Bldg., Avenida Veteranos Tacloban City Tacloban City

CHARITO SALAZAR DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0022-2019 VICENTE SUICO married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0059-2018 Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Isabel Achas FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x Landowner, x------x SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To: SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING CHARITO SALAZAR PAULINA S. CANALES To: Poblacion, Alangalang, Leyte PARPO II VICENTE SUICO PAULINA S. CANALES DAR Prov’l., Office married to Isabel Achas PARPO II Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City Brgy. Naghalin, Kananga, Leyte DAR Prov’l., Office Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City FIEL M. PEDROSA Head FIEL M. PEDROSA Agrarian Operations Center- Head LANDBANK Agrarian Operations Center- Real St., Sagkahan District LANDBANK Tacloban City Real St., Sagkahan District Tacloban City G r e e t i n g s, G r e e t i n g s, Please take NOTICE that this Office, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 6657, as amended and its implementing rules and regulation, will conduct a summary administrative proceedings Please take NOTICE that this Office, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 6657, as on June 07, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at DARAB Office, DAR LVD Compound, Avenida amended and its implementing rules and regulation, will conduct a summary administrative proceedings Veteranos, Tacloban City, to determine the just compensation of the property of CHARITO SALAZAR, on June 18, 2019 at 10:30 o’clock in the morning at DAR Office, 575 Ormoc Heights Subdivision, under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-1888, Lot No. 3643-C, F, G, H and I with an area of 2.7407 Brgy. San Isidro, Ormoc City, to determine the just compensation of the property of VICENTE SUICO has., area acquired is 2.4197 hectares located at Brgy. Lukay, Alangalang, Leyte subject of Com- married to Isabel Achas, under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-4221, Lot No. 10128-A, B, C, D, E, pulsory Acquisition scheme of R.A. 6657. F G, H & J with an area of 2.4791 has., area acquired 2.3536 ocated at Brgy. Naghalin, Kananga, Leyte subject of Compulsory Acquisition scheme of R.A. 6657. The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent docu- The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from ments and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent docu- the Adjudicator’s Office. ments and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in the Adjudicator’s Office. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019.

FOR THE ADJUDICATOR FOR THE ADJUDICATOR

MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator

CIRILA A. TABUDLONG DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0085-2018 JAIME G. GABARDA DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0087-2018 Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To: To: CIRILA A. TABUDLONG PAULINA S. CANALES JAIME G. GABARDA PAULINA S. CANALES Brgy. Consuegra, Leyte, Leyte PARPO II Brgy. Railes, Calubian, Leyte PARPO II DAR Prov’l., Office DAR Prov’l., Office Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

FIEL M. PEDROSA FIEL M. PEDROSA Head Head Agrarian Operations Center- Agrarian Operations Center- LANDBANK LANDBANK Real St., Sagkahan District Real St., Sagkahan District Tacloban City Tacloban City

G r e e t i n g s, G r e e t i n g s,

The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent docu- receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent documents and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in ments and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in the Adjudicator’s Office. the Adjudicator’s Office.

DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 24, 2019. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 24, 2019.

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MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator 8 Leyte Samar Daily Express Tuesday, May 21, 2019

TEJIDO MORALES DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0003-2019 FREDA C. CATARATA, married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0003-2019 Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION ERLINDO CATARATA x------x Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To: SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING TEJIDO MORALES PAULINA S. CANALES To: Brgy. Tabu-anon, Burauen, Leyte PARPO II FREDA C. CATARATA, married to PAULINA S. CANALES DAR Prov’l., Office ERLINDO CATARATA PARPO II Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City Brgy. Lourdes, Alangalang, Leyte DAR Prov’l., Office Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City FIEL M. PEDROSA Head FIEL M. PEDROSA Agrarian Operations Center- Head LANDBANK Agrarian Operations Center- Real St., Sagkahan District LANDBANK Tacloban City Real St., Sagkahan District Tacloban City G r e e t i n g s, G r e e t i n g s, Please take NOTICE that this Office, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 6657, as amended and its implementing rules and regulation, will conduct a summary administrative proceedings Please take NOTICE that this Office, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 6657, as on June 7, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at DARAB Office, DAR LVD Compound, Avenida amended and its implementing rules and regulation, will conduct a summary administrative proceedings Veteranos, Tacloban City, to determine the just compensation of the property of TEJIDO MORALES, on June 7, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at DARAB Office, DAR LVD Compound, Avenida under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-671, Lot No. 10648-A, B & C with an area of 7.6685 has., Veteranos, Tacloban City, to determine the just compensation of the property of FREDA C. CATARATA, area acquired 4.1941 hectares located at Brgy. Tambis, Burauen, Leyte subject of Compulsory married to ERLINDO CATARATA, under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-17595, Lot No. 4042-b-1, Acquisition scheme of R.A. 6657. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21 & 22 with an area of 18.6348 has., area acquired 12.4289 hectares located at Brgy. Tambis, Burauen, Leyte subject of Compulsory Acquisition scheme of R.A. The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from 6657. receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent documents and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from the Adjudicator’s Office. receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent documents and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019. the Adjudicator’s Office.

DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019.

FOR THE ADJUDICATOR FOR THE ADJUDICATOR

MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator

BENJAMIN LLADOC DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0064-2018 MATEO AVLA DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-023-2019 Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To: To: BENJAMIN LLADOC PAULINA S. CANALES MATEO AVILA PAULINA S. CANALES C. S. Tan Street, Ormoc City PARPO II Brgy. P. Barrantes, Alangalang, Leyte PARPO II DAR Prov’l., Office DAR Prov’l., Office Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

FIEL M. PEDROSA FIEL M. PEDROSA Head Head Agrarian Operations Center- Agrarian Operations Center- LANDBANK LANDBANK Real St., Sagkahan District Real St., Sagkahan District Tacloban City Tacloban City

G r e e t i n g s, G r e e t i n g s,

DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019.

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MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Leyte Samar Daily Express 9

EMILY S. REYES, married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0001-2019 MIGUELA DE VEYRA, married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0018-2019 EDWARD REYES ISIDRO JARANILLA Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To: To: EMILY S. REYES, married to PAULINA S. CANALES MIGUELA DE VEYRA, married to PAULINA S. CANALES EDWARD REYES PARPO II ISIDRO JARANILLA PARPO II Brgy. Cavite, Alangalang, Leyte DAR Prov’l., Office 33-B, Liberty Avenue, Murphy DAR Prov’l., Office Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City Quezon City Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

FIEL M. PEDROSA FIEL M. PEDROSA Head Head Agrarian Operations Center- Agrarian Operations Center- LANDBANK LANDBANK Real St., Sagkahan District Real St., Sagkahan District Tacloban City Tacloban City

G r e e t i n g s, G r e e t i n g s,

DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 15, 2019. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 25, 2019.

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MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator

CATALINA L. VDA DE QUINONES DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0009-2019 TEJIDA MORALES DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0003-2019 Landowner, Landowner, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To: To: CATALINA L. VDA DE QUINONES PAULINA S. CANALES TEJIDO MORALES PAULINA S. CANALES Brgy. Hiagsam, Jaro, Leyte PARPO II Brgy. Tabu-anon, Burauen, Leyte PARPO II DAR Prov’l., Office DAR Prov’l., Office Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

FIEL M. PEDROSA FIEL M. PEDROSA Head Head Agrarian Operations Center- Agrarian Operations Center- LANDBANK LANDBANK Real St., Sagkahan District Real St., Sagkahan District Tacloban City Tacloban City

G r e e t i n g s, G r e e t i n g s,

DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 25, 2019. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019.

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MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator 10 Leyte Samar Daily Express Tuesday, May 21, 2019

FREDA C. CATARATA, married to DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0002-2019 CHARITO SALAZAR DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0022-2019 ERLINDO CATARATA Landowner, Landowners, FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To: To: FREDA C. CATARATA, married to PAULINA S. CANALES CHARITO SALAZAR PAULINA S. CANALES ERLINDO CATARATA PARPO II Poblacion, Alangalang, Leyte PARPO II Brgy. Lourdes, Alangalang, Leyte DAR Prov’l., Office DAR Prov’l., Office Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

FIEL M. PEDROSA FIEL M. PEDROSA Head Head Agrarian Operations Center- Agrarian Operations Center- LANDBANK LANDBANK Real St., Sagkahan District Real St., Sagkahan District Tacloban City Tacloban City

G r e e t i n g s, G r e e t i n g s,

Please take NOTICE that this Office, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 6657, as Please take NOTICE that this Office, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 6657, as amended and its implementing rules and regulation, will conduct a summary administrative proceedings amended and its implementing rules and regulation, will conduct a summary administrative proceedings on June 07, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at DARAB Office, DAR LVD Compound, Avenida on June 07, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at DARAB Office, DAR LVD Compound, Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City to determine the just compensation of the property of FREDA C. CATARATA, Veteranos, Tacloban City to determine the just compensation of the property of CHARITO SALAZAR married to ERLINDO CATARATA under Transfer Certificate of Title No.T-17595, Lot No. 4042-B-1, under Transfer Certificate of Title No.T-1888, Lot No. 3643-C, F, G, H and I with an area of 2.7407 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21 & 22 with an area of 18.6348 has., area acquired is 12.4289 has., area acquired is 2.4197 hectares and located at Brgy. Lukay, Alangalang, Leyte subject of hectares and located at Brgy. Lourdes, Alangalang, Leyte subject of Compulsory Acquisition scheme Compulsory Acquisition scheme of R.A. 6657, as amended. of R.A. 6657, as amended. The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent docu- receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent documents and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in ments and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in the Adjudicator’s Office. the Adjudicator’s Office. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 29, 2019. FOR THE ADJUDICATOR FOR THE ADJUDICATOR

MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator

NICOMEDES CORDIAL DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-005-2019 ELEANOR BUGHO DARAB CASE NO. LV-0801-0031-2017 Landowners, LV-0801-006-2019 Landowners, LV-0801-0034-2017 LV-0801-007-2019 LV-0801-0051-2018 FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR: FIXING OF JUST COMPENSATION x------x x------x SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To: To: NICOMEDES CORDIAL PAULINA S. CANALES ELEANOR A. BUGHO PAULINA S. CANALES Brgy. Sta. Elena, La Paz, Leyte PARPO II c/o Oliver Bugho PARPO II DAR Prov’l., Office 5253, San Ramon Street DAR Prov’l., Office Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City San Antonio Valley 5, Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City FIEL M. PEDROSA Sucat, Parañaque City Head FIEL M. PEDROSA Agrarian Operations Center- Head LANDBANK Agrarian Operations Center- Real St., Sagkahan District LANDBANK Tacloban City Real St., Sagkahan District G r e e t i n g s, Tacloban City Please take NOTICE that this Office, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 6657, as G r e e t i n g s, amended and its implementing rules and regulation, will conduct a summary administrative proceedings Please take NOTICE that this Office, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of R.A. 6657, as amend- on June 07, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at DARAB Office, DAR LVD Compound, Avenida ed and its implementing rules and regulation, will conduct a summary administrative proceedings on June Veteranos, Tacloban City to determine the just compensation of the property of NICOMEDES COR- 07, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at DARAB Office, DAR LVD Compound, Avenida Vetera- DIAL under nos, Tacloban City to determine the just compensation of the property of NICOMEDES CORDIAL under DOCKET NO. TITLE NO. LOT NO. AREA ACQUIRED LOCATION DOCKET NO. TITLE NO. LOT NO. AREA AREA ACQUIRED LOCATION LV-0801-005-2019 TCT T-13892 2351 0.4160 LV-0801-0031-2017 TCT T-9470 1-A & B 5.7600 5.7600 Brgy. LV-0801-006-2019 TCT T-13891 2347 0.3391 Brgy. Caltayan, LV-0801-0034-2017 TCT T-23060 2-B-1 1.9143 1.8437 Consuegra, LV-0801-007-2019 TCT T-4026 2348 0.6694 La Paz, Leyte LV-0801-0051-2018 TCT T-9468 391-B-1, 3.8679 1.0122 Leyte, subject of Compulsory Acquisition scheme of R.A. 6657. 2, 4 & 5 Leyte The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from subject of Compulsory Acquisition scheme of R.A. 6657 (as amended). receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent docu- The proceeding being summary in nature, you are directed to submit within thirty (30) days from ments and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in receipt hereof your respective memorandum/position paper and affidavits, supported with pertinent docu- the Adjudicator’s Office. ments and evidence as to just compensation of said property. Parties may examine the claim folder in DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 25, 2019. the Adjudicator’s Office. DAR, LVD Law Bldg. Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City, April 25, 2019. FOR THE ADJUDICATOR FOR THE ADJUDICATOR

MESALINA M. PAMAT MESALINA M. PAMAT Clerk of the Adjudicator LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 LSDE: May 21, 28 & June 4, 2019 Clerk of the Adjudicator Tuesday, May 21, 2019 NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express11 To represent Northern Samar Miss Pintados 2018 joins 1st Grand Ambassador and Ambassadress of the World-Philippines year’s Grand But what is important, Ambassador she said is the legacy she and Ambas- could leave to her succes- sadress of the sor and to the people she World-Philip- served. pines beauty “I always tend to look at search. the brighter side of life be- And the cause I believe that what I WINNNERS.The island province of Biliran will continue under the control of the Espinas as they daughter of a think about I bring about. swept to victories all the posts they contested during the May 13 elections. Photo shows(from the former police So in order for me to at- right), congressman-elect Gerry Boy Espina, governor-elect Rogelio Espina, and Gerard Espina, officer hopes tract positive vibration, I who was reelected as mayor of Naval. (Photo Courtesy) to ace the pag- myself should be on a posi- eant. tive note as well,” Tarrayo Espinas of Biliran continue dominance; winning “I worked said. hard for it and “I have to be a responsi- I believe that ble role model to these chil- all posts contested together with their allies I can make dren. I have to be knowl- TACLOBAN CITY- votes. cluded May 13 were Rich- it,” the beauty edgeable enough when it The Espinas of the island Meanwhile, the elect- ard Jagoros of Almeria; queen said. comes to their rights,” she province of Biliran con- ed congressman defeated Grace Casil of Biliran The 5’9added. tinue their stronghold Romulo Bernardes by close town; Rhodessa Delante stunner said According to her, the winning all the positions to 8,000 votes. of Caibiran; Humphrey Beauty queen Julie Ann Tarrayo. that while she time she spent for Pintados they contested together The outgoing gover- Olimba of Culaba; Joseph (Contributed photo) now wears a Foundation’s outreach ac- with their allies down to nor obtained 46,772 votes Caingcoy of Maripipi and crown, Tar- tivities humbled her. the municipal councils. compared to Bernardes’ Rudy Espina of Kawayan, TACLOBAN CITY- As rayo remains to be family- “In 2018, we had an Elected as governor 38,833 votes. twin brother of Rep. Es- she is set to relinquish her bound, acting to the hilt her activity wherein we gave is outgoing Rep. Rogelio And except for the town pina. crown as Miss Pintados role as the ‘ate’ of her five school supplies to the pu- Espina who ran under the of Cabucgayan, all the win- Majority of all elected 2018,Julie Ann Tarrayo, is siblings by showering them pils of a small barangay in Nacionalista Party, chang- ning mayors also belong to councilors of the eight eyeing another beauty title: with love, encouragement, Dagami, Leyte. I had the ing places with his young- Bando Espina. towns also belong to the win the first Grand Ambas- and support. chance to talk about the er brother, Gov. Gerry The elected mayor of Bando Espina. sador and Ambassadress “I am the usual Ate importance of education Boy Espina (PDP-Laban), Cabucgayan was Marisol The Espinas has ruled of the World- Philippines whom you can ask advice and offered some words of for the lone congressional Masbang, wife of Edwin the island province of Bil- 2019 contest. from. But that doesn’t im- encouragement,” says Julie district of the province. Masbang who unsuccess- iran for more than two The 23-year old beauty ply that I know everything while thanking the Junior Also winning within fully ran for governor. decades already since their queen is from Allen, North- already,” she said. Chamber International their group, known as Among the seven may- patriarch, the late Gerardo ern Samar and is a gradu- She maintains that her (JCI)-Tacloban for the Bando Espina, was Brigi- ors who won and part of Espina Sr. was elected as a ate of tourism management strong relationship with her partnership. do Canejas III as governor the Bando Espina is Gerard congressman in 1995. and worked in one of the parents and siblings remain Looking at the impact and all eight provincial Espina, who was reelected Elected-Gov. Espina, in luxury resorts and casino in her to be grounded, disci- of her new role to the com- board members. as mayor of Naval, the pro- a previous interview, said Manila. plined, and level-headed. munity, Tarrayo hopes to The elected gover- vincial capital. that among his priorities She, however, has to “We have a curfew at have more charitable pro- nor received 55,836 votes The reelected Navalis to promote the tourism quit to work full-time as a home,” Tarrayo said. jects. against his rival, Edwin town mayor is the son of industry and encourage model. Looking back on her “I want to share more so Masbang, incumbent Rep.Espina. more investors to come to Tarrayo will repre- journey as last year’s Miss I am coordinating with my mayor of Cabucgayan, Also elected as mayors the province of Biliran. sent her home province of Pintados winner, Tarrayo Pintados Foundation fam- who only obtained 29,039 during the recently-con- (JOEY A. GABIETA) Northern Samar for this said that whatever fame that ily to have more activities she received will come to its like this,” she said. end. (RONALD O. REYES)

Dulag North District conducts New 3rd Higatangan... benches submerged in ...from Page 3 around 19-21 feet under- Doors for promotion of Teachers I, II water. visitors to explore more By NERISSA M. AGULLO Meanwhile, lawyer on the beauty of the is- Raymund Espina, mu- Dulag North District, parative Assessment Result right after the open rank- Committees composed of land with its lighthouse, nicipal administrator, as- recently conducted NEW for Promotion (CAR-P) S.Y. ing” a teacher said. the Principal In-Charge of Hagdan Resort, the rock sured security of guests, DOORS (Nurturing Em- 2019-2020 submitted them- The concluded activ- the District, the different formation and cliff diving visitors and the residents ployees’ Welfare through selves for the said open ity was facilitated by the see Dulag /page 12 ... site. as he installed town po- the Division Objective ranking. District NEW DOORS “In support to the local lice chief, Police Captain Open Ranking System) for An interview and vali- government’s tourism pro- Chamberline Ludevise, as promotion of Teacher I to dation of documents based motion, the Department the incident commander Teacher II and Teacher II on DepEd Order No. 66, s. of Tourism (DOT) recent- to Teacher III. 2007 was observed during during the two-day sum- ly provided LGU-Naval mer fest. This activity adheres the activity. with two motorized ban- Division Memorandum The S.Y. 2019-2020 The municipal ad- cas to cater visitors in their No. 278 s. 2019, the con- CAR-P would be the bases ministrator has instruct- island hopping ventures,” duct of NEW DOORS for for promotion through ed the Philippine Coast promotion of Teacher I and Shifting of Items, or Up- according to Jerome Pitao, Guard, Department of Teacher II, which promotes grading/Reclassification. Naval tourism officer. Health, Bureau of Fire employees welfare adher- (DM No. 278, s. 2019) These bancas may also Protection, Naval Res- ing to the touchstones of Mostly of the teachers be used in visiting the “Ca- cue Unit and the Biliran objectivity, fairness, trans- have a positive feedback re- pilla del Mar,” a new tour- Electric Cooperative to parency, and giving oppor- garding on the conduct of ist attraction in Higatan- report to the incident tunities to all. the District NEW DOORS. gan, he said. commander about peace Teacher I and Teacher “It is a good system to prac- Dulag North District school heads and master teachers to- Pitao added that the and order related inci- II who are willing to be in- tice because transparency gether with the teacher I and teacher II applicants for pro- Capilla del Mar has a dents. (LDL/MLT/PIA-8, cluded in the list of Com- of the result was observed motion during the validation of documents presented. 12-foot cross and eight Biliran) 12 Leyte Samar Daily Express Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Samar... Elected as vice governor upcoming 18th Congress. Father and son to rule Catbalogan City ...from Page 1 of the province was Reyn- The fresh mandate you have Customs. olds Michael Tan, son of entrusted me strengthens with another member of the Bolastig received 97,236 the elected- Gov. Tan, who my resolve to serve the first votes. amassed 214,511 votes. district to the best of my family elected as a council member The defeated congres- The vice governor-elect abilities. I give you my com- TACLOBAN CITY – A sional aspirant also accept- defeated Jesus Redaja, a for- mitment that I will continue son and father team are to ed his loss to the outgoing mer vice governor who only to work hard in the House lead Catbalogan City for governor. received 167,566 votes. of Representatives to make the next three year. “It was a good, clean Meantime, Rep. Edgar your voices heard,” Sarm- This after Dexter Uy fight for us. We reach this Mary Sarmiento was ree- iento said in his message he won in the mayoralty race far because of your support lected as congressional rep- posted on his Facebook ac- with his father, Coefredo, and I will forever be grate- resentative for Samar’s first count. was elected as vice mayor ful,” he said. district. All were proclaimed by during the recently-con- “Let’s continue provid- Sarmiento, who secured the members of the Provin- cluded May 13 elections. ing services that the prov- his second term, won by cial Board of Canvassers on Stephany Uy-Tan ince of Samar deserves. 11,018 votes against out- May 16. topped the race for the Congratulation to Ann going Vice Gov. Stephen Sangguniang Panglungsod. Tan,” Bolastig added. James Tan. Both Coefredo and Congresswoman-elect Sarmiento had a to- ALL IN THE FAMILY. The Uy family continue their dominance Stephany held the may- in Catbalogan City with the election of Dexter Uy as mayor of Tan, for her part, expressed tal votes of 104,904 votes oralty post of Catbalogan her gratitude to her erst- against Tan’s 93,886 votes. the city, his father Coefredo as his vice mayor and elder sister, City. Stephany, as number one councilor. Incidentally, both Coefredo while political rival for The reelected solon ex- Mayor-elect Dexter and Stephany also served as mayor of the city.(Photo Courtesy) conceding his defeat. pressed his gratitude to the Uy won by 28,285 votes people of the first district “It was indeed a re- against businessman/ tion and promote the city’s nal term as city mayor but for electing him back into spectable fight. I salute you politician Von Zosa who tourism industry as well as decided to run for coun- office. for being such a true gen- earned 21, 241 votes. prioritize education and cilor after she was slapped “It is an honor and privi- tleman. Hoping to align His father got a total sports. by the Office of the -Om lege to once again serve as Remittances... our vision someday soon,” 29, 982 votes against Ger- Meantime, Councilor budsman. our representative in the ...from Page 4 she said. ry Teves who obtained 17, elect Uy-Tan said that she Aside from the three With the govern- 414 votes. was overwhelmed with her who run under PDP-La- tive to details and I think ment’s resort to tap fresh More women... having more female board “I’m thankful for the poll victory amid the dirty ban, seven other coun- ...from Page 1 loans from abroad, remit- trust and confidence (our) campaign waged against cilors who runs under members is an advantage,” tances from OFWs are in- he said. people gave me,” the may- her by her opponents. the party also made it in deed dwarfed in terms of or-elect said. “Despite the propa- the electoral race, namely, and sister of incumbent “Their presence will be amounts. But the latter still board member Niccolo felt significantly in the legis- The mayor-elect, who ganda thrown against me Josephine Pescos, Master overflows with advantages was once the city presi- during the campaign, I was Dacaynos, Lani Macab- Villasin. lations that we are about to compared to loaned sources Incidentally, the cur- make, the standards, con- dent of the Sangguniang able to overcome the chal- are, Bembot Bermejo, the fact that the govern- Kabataan, continuing the lenges because of God’s James Hornales, Jem Ga- rent provincial Sangguni- cerns and how to address ment need not worry and ang Kabataan president, the demands of the new progress and development guidance. I am thankful bon and Nante Aquino. bother itself with regular re- of the city is among his pri- to the people who walked Completing the 10 sets Jo Vanille Chua, is also a normal,” the vice governor payments, like it does with woman, adding girl power added. orities by ensuring that the with me while I face these of city councilors in Cat- the borrowed funds. Noth- local economy will remain challenges, my family, mga balogan were incumbent at the provincial board. The provincial board has ing beats these remittances Aside from Vice Gov. already produced vice gov- vibrant. children, friends and sup- Samar 2nd District board as regards responsibilities He will also deliver porters,” she said. member Alma Uy and Loreto, the incoming pro- ernors. on the government’s part. vincial board will have six They were Mimietta Ba- medical and health ser- Uy-Tan was supposed Antonio Bolastig IV. Luckily for our coun- vices, ensure jobs genera- to run for her third and fi- (ROEL T. AMAZONA) men as members. gulaya, who later became try, the demand for OFWs “I think that will be acting governor, and Apos- abroad continues except Central School in Tacloban Alina had a personal men- something. Stereotypes tol, also a former congress- in countries where the Yen... when she was a grade 3 pu- tor in his father, Ali Bicar. are often distorted but ...from Page 13 woman representing Leyte’s chaos of wars prevails. pil. She made into the line- Ali was also a volleyball in my own observation, second district. These workforce or mod- Bicar and company. up under Coach Sherlein standout in his prime. He (ROEL T. AMAZONA) women are more atten- ern heroes for our economy Yenyen, for her part, Callosa. played during the EVRAA should not be neglected or will again hold the fort as She would play in the and Palaro in 1992. ness of the count and the Stunning... ignored knowing that they the playmaker and hopes Palaro throughout her el- Yenyen will take a integrity of the process, the that she will be a champion ...from Page 5 still comprise the biggest ementary schooling. much needed rest after the exclusive parties that ob- before finishing her Sports events as results contin- contributors to our eco- She enrolled and fin- UAAP wars because she tained a copy of the elec- Science course. ished her secondary studies ued to be counted, albeit nomic bloodline. Govern- will again plunge into actions results are the rul- The 20-year old setter at the Leyte National High tion to play for Smart-Ar- the hitches that resulted ment support must focus ing majority party and the enrolled at UST after the School as a varsity member my in the Philippine Vol- in the still unexplained on them so as to sustain the minority that is part of the 2015 Palarong Pambansa in and played in the Palaro for leyball League where she inflow of their remittances lull in the national count. majority. The results in the Tagum City. According to four consecutive years un- will be reunited with coach that our nation badly needs. The belated disclosure of national counting for sena- her mother, it was on that der Irene Roa. Incidentally, Reyes. PVL games starts They may be deemed lowly numerous defective se- torial seats are incredibly . . Palaro that her daughter her younger brother Andre on May 26, 2019. workers, but their monetary was under the watchful eyes cure digital (SD) cards . stunning. is currently at LNHS and a Last year, Alina donned contribution largely makes of scouts from universities turned the counting unse- comments to alellema@ Palaro player himself. the colors of Laoag Power our country financially sta- such as Arellano, Adamson, cured insofar as the public yahoo.com Bicar also acknowledged Smashers and Tacloban is concerned. There too ble, in a way. UP and UST. the inputs ang guidance Fighting Warays in the were problems concerning Unknown to many, Ali- by coach Karl Chan in her Philippine Super Liga. transmission to what were na started formally play- almost a decade Palarong With her numerous ex- Experiencing... “Waray” culture and beau- ing volleyball after passing dubbed as transparency ...from Page 5 tiful tourist spots so that Pambansa stint. ploits in nerve-wracking the try’-outs at the Rizal It helped also that aside duels both in the collegiate server. All issues remained when he goes back to Lon- from her school trainors, and commercial leagues, unresolved and the public to the people. I explained don he will remember the Police... the ace setter from Basey mind is in limbo as to what to him that in our country, beautiful memories he left ...from Page 1 cal background,” Carlos said. will surely roar in her final really happened with their those candidates that do not behind in Region 8 and may PRO8 added that the peaceful. season for UST next year. votes passing though the give money will surely lose be convince him to return Records from the PNP-8, shooting incident in San vote counting machines. the election. back for more adventures there were only 79 shooting Isidro, Leyte that killed its Amid all uncertainties We brought him to the with the Waray-Waray peo- incidents that occurred dur- municipal administration Dulag... Levi Mabini cannot still be ...from Page 11 regarding the problems Sohoton Cave in Basey, Sa- ple. ing the entire election period consider an election related School Heads and Master that beset the automated mar and the Lulugayan Falls He will be going back to compare to the 149 incidents elections, the Comelec is in Calbiga and he was so recorded during the 2016 incident because the investi- Teachers of Dulag North London on May 19 bring- gation is still on-going. on its own to declare that mesmerized by the natural elections. District, Dulag, Leyte. ing with him his rare expe- Most of the shooting in- the midterm elections was beauty and scenic spots of “There was a big improve- (The writer is teacher rience of how to live in the ment this year. We also en- cidents were due to person- fairly conducted. Without our country. in-charge of Camote El- Philippines free from wor- gaged those involved in the al grudge, land dispute, and ementary School, Dulag an independent citizens’ I’m happy that he was ries and problems in life. elections like the candidates heated argument, police North District, Dulag, and arm to vouch the correct- able to experience our (ROEL T. AMAZONA) Bon Voyage Matt!!! especially those with histori- said. Leyte) Leyte-Samar DAILY EXPRESS POSITIVE l FAIR l FREE Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Leyte Samar Daily Express 13

Yen Bicar shines in UAAP volleyball finals KEVIN A. SIOSANA De La Salle University. In their final four con- “We tried our best and the future holds for them. frontation against the Green we surpassed expecta- Mom Marife revealed Lady Spikers, Yenyen pro- tions. Our runner-up fin- that there’s no bitterness in vided the spunk and stabil- ish is just like winning the her daughter’s heart con- ity for UST as she delivered crown.” sidering that what they excellent sets to her team- Thus said Alina Joyce have done this season is an mates led by ultra-power Refugio Bicar, the veteran over-achievement because hitter Sisi Rondina and su- setter of the University of nobody predicted them to per rookie Eya Laure. Santo Tomas (UST) wom- be in the finals after placing Their triumph over the en’s volleyball team after 7th in the previous season. Archers earned them a tick- their finals loss to Ateneo Yenyen, who is from San et to the best of three finals de Manila University in the Antonio, Basey, Samar, was against powerhouse and UAAP Season 81 champi- a vital cog in the Lady Ti- perennial title contenders onships. gresses amazing run to the Lady Eagles of Ateneo. In a text message re- finals. In game 1, Bicar dis- Alina Joyce Bicar (# 11) of UST exchanging high fives with Ysa Jimenez during the finals layed to her mom Marife Tagged as underdogs, played flawless playmaking versus Ateneo. Bicar hours after the loss, the UST squad defied the in- by registering 19 excellent Alina Joyce, nicknamed surmountable odds stacked sets and 6 points as UST in offense and used their Yenyen, revealed that de- against them by squeezing took the resounding victory height advantage to the hilt spite the painful defeat they into the semifinals, where over the Ateneans, 25-17, in defense to frustrate the absorbed, they are very they hammered a gigantic 25-16, 25-20. never say die spirit of UST. proud of their achievement upset over the heavily fa- Suddenly, things turned The Ateneans eventually and very positive of what vored defending champion rosy for the underdog Ti- won the showdown and the gresses after winning the title to the tune of 25-17, ELECTRONIC BINGO first game. However, lady 25-22, 25-22. Today is your lucky day!!! luck would not be on their In the deciding match, Try your Luck, Relax and Feel side when Laure suffered an the Excitement of the Games...! Yenyen produced 16 excel- Enjoy and have more fun... ankle injury in game 2 and lent sets while MVP Ron- was not able to return to the Opens 9:30 AM to 2AM the dina and the injury-plagued following day game. Laure churned out 17 and 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice UST lost steam and 10 points, respectively. Romualdez St., Tacloban City bowed to the Katipunan- UST Coach Kung Fu Maasin City Main Office based crew, 24-26, 25-19, Reyes, vowed that they will JLK SPA (053) 570-8236 21-25, 15-25. The newest place to unwind... come back stronger next Laure came back for the Services offered: BRANCHES: year even with the gradua- Head Massage, Hand Massage Tacloban: 523-8383 winner take all game 3 but tion of Rondina. Eya’s elder Body Massage, Foot Massage 325-6363 it was very evident that she sister EJ will be with the Palo: 832-1991 Manicure, Pedicure, Foot SPA was playing in pain. With team already and is expect- Opens: Monday to Saturday Baybay: 563-9120/563-9010 Sogod: (053) 577-8527 momentum shifting toed to combine forces with 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM their side, the Lady Eagles 2nd Level YT Bldg., Justice Hilongos: (053) 567-8184 Romualdez St., Tacloban City Ormoc: (053) 561-6818 mounted a searing rampage see Yen /page 12 ...

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