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PPI’s 2015 Civic Journalism Community Press Awards, Best in Fisheries Reporting-Weekly Listen to EV Mail sa Radyo! VOL. 18 NO. 23 ORMOC CITY P 15.00 at the newsstands JULY 3-9, 2017 Mondays thru Fridays Website address: www.evmailnews.net For feedback/inquiries: e-mail [email protected] 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. 107.1 Hot FM Ormoc 2 killed in Leyte quake By Lalaine M. Jimenea Gomez asks CSOs to help ORMOC CITY - Two people were killed and more than 100 injured after a magnitude 6.5 distibute relief, donations quake badly affected Ormoc City and the town of Kananga at 4:03 ORMOC CITY – To promote the others because the donors go in the afternoon of July 6. transparency and accountabil- directly to them. The Philippine Insitute of Vol- ity, Mayor Richard Gomez has This, after the City Govern- canology and Seismology (Phi- invited members of civic society ment of Ormoc dispatched shelter volcs) said that the earthquake’s organizations to help oversee kids and emergency food packs epicenter was eight kilometers the receiving and dispatching of immediately on the evening of west of Jaro, Leyte, is just adjacent donated goods and cash for relief July 6 to areas that can be ac- to the two LGUs. As of this report, assistance of the victims of the cessed. Some areas were cut off Philvolcs has recorded more than July 6 earthquake. from the city by landslides like 600 aftershocks. He has also asked the Ormoc Gaas and Liberty, and were only Dramatic rescue Chamber of Commerce and In- reached by relief in the afternoon In Kananga, seven survivors dustry, Inc. to raise cash donations of Saturday. and one dead man were pulled and also help in recording any The mayor’s invitation was out from the rubble of the three- cash donations given to the LGU. embraced by the local civic clubs storey Queda Building, a pensi- He ordered the City Treasurer’s which started manning the receiv- onne cum shopping center. The Office to coordinate with the Or- ing desk on Saturday morning. structure collapsed and was the Cham for the matter. Rey Evangelista, president only one that was affected by the Priority areas identified for of the Ormoc Host Lions, was quake. the cash donations are the pur- present along with members. He Leyte governor Dominic chase of portalets for evacuation said other Lions clubs were also Petilla, who was present during areas to prevent outbreak of dis- represented. Also visible were the the rescue and retrieval opera- eases, said Jude Abenoja, Orcham Kiwanis of Geo-Ormoc headed by tions, said that the building col- president. Evangeline “Gigi” Chu. The civic- lapsed with the third floor and the Gomez has also encouraged minded citizens were eager to do second crashing down vertically. a centralized distribution, where their part in helping the city cope One person died in the col- all goods from all sources are with the disaster. lapsed building, identified as Ger- Julia Monares, 55 years old of San Isidro, Leyte who was mistakenly reported dropped at the city hall and re- The Rotary Club of Ormoc ry Movilla, 43, who was attending as Nerelyn Remedio in the initial report, is the caretaker of Sunway Pensione ceived by the civic groups, and Bay, meanwhile, which did its in- a livelihood training program by located at the 2nd floor of the collapsed building in Kananga, Leyte. She was distributed proportionately to dependent distribution on Friday, the Department of Social Welfare retrieved by rescue workers and volunteers of the Kananga Rescue Team and all victims as much as possible. decided to work with City Hall and Development (DSWD). among the first to be pulled out from the rubble. In the initial reports, she was This is to avoid the situation that after they heard about it, under- It was also noted that the same presumed to have died due to her extensive injuries was later found alive at victims of a particular affected building served as an evacuation the Ormoc Doctors Hospital. Photo by Ma. Felisa Omega Rebuyas village gets more relief goods than see CIVIC p. 13 center during super-typhoon Yolanda, but did not collapse then. Quake damages EDC plants, plunges region into blackout Petilla, in an interview with CNN, said he talked to a survivor ORMOC CITY – The quake that In a statement released af- said that two plants may not be “The Tongonan Geothermal brought to the Ormoc District hit Ormoc and the region on July ter Energy Secretary Alfonso operational for some time due Power Plant Unit 1 may not be Hospital (ODH). “Yung survivor 6 at 4:03 in the afternoon has Cusi and EDC president Richard to cooling tower damage, while operational for some time due to na babae na nandun sa ODH, damaged the Energy Develop- Tantoco inspected the plants on they still have to reach the remote parang bigla daw dumilim, wala ment Corporation (EDC) plants, the morning of Saturday, EDC Mahanagdong Power plant. see EDC p. 13 silang makita, kasama niya yung three of which the company cannot definitely say when its see KILLED p. 13 operations would be restored.

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Earlier, Phivolcs direc- drugstores and more than Booklet, which will take ef- day’s magnitude 6.5 earth- against going near or “Several of the earth- tor and science undersec- 50 grocery stores doing busi- fect once distribution has quake in Leyte province re-occupying structures quake’s forthcoming af- retary, Renato Solidum, re- ness in Ormoc last July 6 at been completed. The forum can still endanger life, weakened by the quake as tershocks may be felt and iterated the need to assess the multi-purpose hall of the also served as an avenue for limb and property, even they might collapse when can even destroy damaged the structural stability of both camps to ask for clarifi- Ormoc City Hall. if these tremors occur less aftershocks strike anew. structures,” he warned. structures in the country. In attendance were cations from and raise their frequently. Galdiano said about Galdiano said as of 8 “Many structures, par- Councilor Vince Rama, who issues and concerns to the SP. “Some of those after- 20 aftershocks per hour a.m. Saturday, Phivolcs ticularly houses, are either is the city’s chairman on the Social Worker Asther committee on women and Dadulla, meanwhile, focal shocks can further dam- shook Leyte shortly after already recorded 481 af- non-engineered or old,” social services, and his vice- person for older persons of age structures that the the earthquake struck. tershocks, concentrated in he said. chairman, Councilor Nolitz the Department of Social earthquake has already That frequency has Leyte’s Ormoc-Jaro area. Assessing structural Quilang. Completing the Welfare and Development affected,” science research already decreased to about Their magnitudes stability will show if a panel were Councilor Bennet 8 (DSWD 8), was present to analyst of the Philippine 10 aftershocks per two ranged from 1.5 to 4.3, and structure can still be re- Pongos and Atty. Jasper Lu- give a brief orientation on Institute of Volcanology hours and is expected to 10 of the aftershocks were paired or re-occupied, or cero of the City Legal Office. the Senior Citizens Act and and Seismology (Phivolcs), ease further, he said, not- felt, he said, adding that if they have to be con- The consultation was to check if the new Purchase Julius Galdiano, said Sat- ing that people however Phivolcs has already plot- demned or demolished. called by the Sangguniang Booklet that is being intro- Panlungsod (SP) so Ormoc’s duced by the Ormoc LGU senior citizens and store own- follows the booklet require- ers would both be aware of their rights and obligations see ORMOC LGU p. 5 Cebu Pacific starts night operations in Dumaguete LEADING PHILIPPINE tween Manila and Duma- airline Cebu Pacific (PSE: guete; and 14 times a week CEB) will commence eve- between Cebu and Du- ning flights to and from the maguete, through wholly- Dumaguete-Sibulan Air- owned subsidiary Cebgo. port, effective July 7, 2017. “We laud the Civil Avi- CEB will be mounting ation Authority of the Phil- three additional round-trip ippines (CAAP), the De- flights weekly between partment of Transportation Manila and Dumaguete, (DOTr), and other aviation with the last flight leav- authorities for their drive ing Manila at 5:20pm and to improve the operational arriving in Dumaguete at efficiency of our airport 6:50pm, while its return ecosystem in the country. flight will be departing Increasing the number of Dumaguete at 8:00pm. All airports with night-flying Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico “Mic” L. Petilla distributed checks as financial assistance to the barangay flights will be utilizing capability would help pro- captains in Barangay Cangag, Isabel, Leyte and Barangay Sta. Rosa, Matag-ob, Leyte in the amount of P1.5 million CEB’s 180-seater A320 air- mote tourism and improve and P1.3 million, respectively, during the graduation and field day of their season-long training of more income in the craft, with its lowest year- connectivity within the countryside compact farming on vegetables and fruit crops. Assisting the governor is BM Mesias Arevalo of the 4th round fare available at country,” said Atty. JR district of Leyte, Isabel Mayor Saturnino “Jun” Medina and Matag-ob Mayor Micheal Torrevillas. (Gina P. Gerez) only Php1,643. Mantaring, Vice President Currently, Cebu Pacific for Corporate Affairs of flies 21 times weekly be- Cebu Pacific. “Moreover, increas- ing the number of airports Free treatment in government NOW SHOWING @ with night operations will STAR THEATER allow CEB, along with oth- er carriers, the leeway to hospitals for quake victims: DOH spread flight times and will in turn improve aircraft MANILA (PNA) – Peo- interview Saturday. City who could not be ac- brought to hospitals for movement and traffic at the ple injured during the As for those who have commodated by govern- treatment. Ninoy Aquino International 6.5-magnitude quake that sought treatment in private ment hospitals or public Tayag has earlier ad- Airport during the peak struck Leyte province last hospitals, he said DOH Un- health facilities, with Phil- vised people in quake-hit hours.” Thursday need not worry dersecretary Herminigildo Health helping out in the areas to submit themselves Prior to Dumaguete, too much about the cost of Valle and Health Secretary cost of their treatment. for check-up if they were Cebu Pacific announced their treatment, a health Paulyn Ubial will try to The department has put hurt and not to ignore what night flights to and from official has said. negotiate with the hospitals all hospitals in areas struck would seem like minor Caticlan, the gateway to Those who were on how to ease the patients’ by the earthquake on Code injuries. Boracay. CEB also has brought to government financial burden through Blue alert, which requires He said the most com- night flights to and from hospitals “will not pay any PhilHealth. all necessary personnel to mon injuries suffered dur- the Roxas City Airport in fee. It’s always free,” De- The DOH has recently be on standby. It has so far ing earthquakes are head Please keep Capiz, the Laguindingan partment of Health (DOH) made arrangements with recorded two deaths and injuries, fractures and cuts Airport (Cagayan de Oro) spokesperson, Dr. Eric Ta- private hospitals to accept about 138 injured who were that could get infected and posted for next in Misamis Oriental, and yag, told the Philippine patients affected by the the Legazpi International News Agency (PNA) in an armed conflict in Marawi see QUAKE VICTIMS p. 10 showing Airport in Albay, on top of *Scheduled showings trunk routes in Cebu and are subject to change Davao. without notice” Cebu Pacific flies to 37 FOR INQUIRIES: domestic and 26 interna- CALL TEL NOS. tional destinations, with 561-6445; 255-3273 see CEBPAC p. 11

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Una nagtuo ang bati sa testigo, usa lamang natamakan kay may stam- Doctor’s Hospital si City Osa pa sa nasaksi- nakita ang bata didto na sa mga pulis nga sakop sa ka buto iyang nadungog pede nahitabo dihang may Counilor Bennet Pongos han mao ang duha ka Ormoc Doctor’s Hospital barangay Sumangga ang nianang buntag. nisinggit nga “Tsunami”. nga nagdala ug usa ka es- managsuon nga parehong gitabang sa mga doctor. lugar pero ang kapitan sa Human naproseso ang Didto nas nisamot ka- tudyante sa Western Leyte tinun-an sa SPC sa bana- Wa makuha ang pangalan Sumangga, Hon. Chona mga ebedensiya sa kapu- lisang ang mga tinun-an. College (WLC) kay iyang bana ang manghud otso adtong managsuon. 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Ni Dili layo sa nahimutan- Paul Libres Baggage x-ray ma- chine ana na sa PPA ORMOC CITY – Naabot na Ang x-ray machine sa Ormoc ang baggage x- aduna say metal detector. ray machine sa Philippine Gisusi sa EV Mail ang ter- Ports Authority (PPA). minal ug nakita nga ang Karon makita kini nga x-ray machine anaa kini nakamontar na sa terminal sa pre-departure area, ang anaa sa 2Go Travel. Si PPA tanang mga pasahero sa Port Police Ch. Insp. Jundy fastcraft nga motabok pain- Mantos dihang na inter- gon sa Cebu kinahanglan biyu sa EV Mail niingon nga anha gyud moagi hasta Mao na kini ang hitsura sa tindahan sa Kananga human ang 6.5-magnitude nga linog nga mitay-og sa Ormoc hapon ang gobiyerno nigasto ug na ang mga pasahero sa bar- sa Hulyo 6, Huwebes, ug sa uban mga munisipyo nga nagpalibot sa siyudad. (Kuha ni Paul Libres) minilyon ka pesos aron ko bisan ang para Camotes. makapalit ug baggage x- Matud ni Ch. Insp. Mantos ray machine aron malikay- pananglit may tawo mag- Ombudsman gains headway in drive vs. graft, an na ang manu-manu dala ug kontrabando dali nga inspeksiyun sa mga ra kining madeskitahan corruption under Duterte administration bagahe sa mga pasahero. ug masita dayun sa mga Duha kini nga unit, osa guwardiya. MANILA (PNA) – The Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Alan, Jr. and Jason Arvi. Jesus Nieves, in conspiracy niini ang adto ibutang sa Estrikto karon ang Office of the Ombudsman With the government’s Likewise, Morales or- with his wife and daugh- PPA terminal sa Binit, San liderato sa pantalan sumala (Ombudsman) has gained all-out war against graft and dered the filing of charges ter, respondents Segun- Ricardo, Southern Leyte sa mando sa DOTr-Office headway in the campaign corruption, the Ombuds- for nine counts of perjury dina Nieves and Gwendolyn nga mao gawsanan gikan of Terminal Security. Gani against graft and corruption man has charged before against Purisima for willful- Sola. sa Eastern Visayas paingon during the first year of the the Sandiganbayan several ly and deliberately failing to Segundina was a former sa Mindanao. see PPA p. 10 administration of President government officials and disclose all of his properties Education Supervisor II employees for various of- in his Statement of Assets while Gwendolyn used to fenses. Liabilities and Net Worth occupy the position of Data The Ombudsman has (SALN) for 2006 to 2014. Controller III, assigned at ordered the filing of a peti- In the parallel admin- DepEd Region VI, Western tion before the Sandigan- istrative case, Purisima Visayas in Iloilo City. bayan to initiate forfeiture was found guilty of grave Records of the Ombuds- proceedings for the recovery misconduct, serious dis- man showed that based of the unexplained wealth honesty and acquisition of on their Statement of As- of former Philippine Na- unexplained wealth and was sets Liabilities and Net tional Police (PNP) Director ordered dismissed from the Worth (SALN), the com- General Alan Purisima and service. bined declared income of his family amounting to In case of separation the three respondents for PHP29.2 million. from the service, the penalty the years 2005 to 2007 is only In a consolidated resolu- is convertible to a fine equiv- PHP1,953,597.50. tion dated July 4, 2017, Om- alent to the respondent’s The Ombudsman found budsman Conchita Carpio salary for one year. that the said income was Morales ordered that forfei- The Ombudsman has not proportionate to the ture proceedings be initiated also ordered the filing of wealth they accumulated under Republic Act No. 1379 a petition to initiate forfei- from 2005 to 2007 totaling for the recovery of the unex- ture proceedings for ill-got- PHP10,601,402.50 plained wealth accumulated ten wealth against former Likewise, the Om- by respondents Purisima, Department of Education budsmman charged former his wife Ma. Ramona Lydia (DepEd) Regional Director Banisilan, Cotabato Mayor Purisima, sons Rainier Van Albert, Eumir Von Andrei, see OMBUDSMAN p. 11 4 July 3-9, 2017

Rollercoaster Our daily heroism

THIS WEEK had been a rollercoaster ride for TO BE holy is both hard and easy. Hard, us here in Ormoc. After the happy euphoria of because it really demands everything the successful fiesta celebration, we are once from us. But it’s also easy, because God’s more grappling with a calamity that may have grace is always available, and all the struck only a tiny population of our city, but nonetheless it is affecting all of us. Its scale is means for us to be truly a saint are all further magnified by fact that there is a region- there for the taking. wide power blackout that does not help already Let’s always remember that we are all frayed and edgy tempers. And this very same asked to be holy. “Be holy, because I am blackout is also compounding our woes, espe- holy,” St. Peter in first letter quoted the cially when it comes to our electricity dependent Scriptures. (1,16) Christ himself said: “Be water pumping stations. perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.” However, complaining about no water and no electricity seems so petty when we think of (Mt 5,48) It should not be regarded as pre- the plight of the earthquake victims. They are sumptuous or vain to aim at being declared now homeless and what is worst, is they cannot National Allergy a saint. In fact, it should always be expected even be allowed to rebuild back unless relocated of us and we should work for it earnestly. to safer areas. The problem is where would they Day We have to understand that to be be relocated? truly a saint as we should be, it should be It’s quite ironic that a day or two before the proven that we live the virtues to a heroic earthquake struck on July 6, councilor Bennet Pongos has requested me to announce on radio THERE ARE times when patients would degree. In fact, in the process of canoniza- about the city looking for around 30 hectares for ask me “Doctor, am I allowed to eat eggs?” severe reactions. tion for any candidate to sainthood, the relocation sites. Separate parcels of land in various or “Am I allergic to eggplant?” The truth I have one patient before who was a 19- proof of the heroicity of one’s virtues has barangays are welcome, he said, because the city is, “I really do not know.” It is because year old male student who just attended a to be established before some miracles has 6,000 informal settlers and I am pretty sure the only way to determine if a person is party and ate shrimps. He later developed attributed to the candidate’s intercession that these residents in Milagro are among them. are required. There are also the residents of Lake Danao. allergic to a substance or not is through shortness of breath, he was brought to In this regard, we have to feel at home The need to relocate the barangay has become skin prick test. Allergy refers to a broad the ER gasping and turned cyanotic (blue stark and clear with the recent quake. I think they range of reactions a person may manifest or dark faced) indicating severe oxygen with the belief that indeed to be heroic in don’t really need a lot of convincing now that after being exposed to an allergen. It could deficiency in his body. He was then intu- the virtues can be achieved in the ordinary they saw what a “fault” can do to their homes be as benign as minimal localized rashes bated and hooked to a respirator due to circumstances of our daily life. We don’t and lives. The school in Lake Danao has not been on the skin, to the most life-threatening his severe, near-fatal asthma attack. After need to get involved in some extraordi- allocated repair funds already by the national reactions such as anaphylaxis, laryngeal proper treatment and ICU care, his condi- nary events, like what happened to many government because it has long been identified as martyrs like St. Pedro Calungsod, for us sitting on a faultline. The locals merely shrugged edema and systemic mastocytosis. tion improved and was discharged with to be truly holy. off the recommendation. Now, I think they know The presence of allergy can be obtained the proper asthma inhaler. Food allergy is it’s serious business. by doing a food history review with the a specific reaction involving the immune What is simply needed is that we are In Tongonan, at least two houses sat on the patient and the type of reactions he or system; and distinguishing food allergy truly burning with love for God and for epicenter of the quake where the ground rup- she develops with its intake. I would start from other food sensitivities is very impor- others even in the most ordinary things in tured. It moved one meter plus upwards and answering their questions by asking them tant. True allergies to food are immunologic life. This kind of heroism can even be more half-meter sidewards that one house became “have you tried eating eggs when you were reactions involving the immunoglobulins heroic and meritorious since it would re- crooked. Their basketball court is practically use- quire constant prodding of our will which less now with the upward shift of the ground. I younger? and did you have any reactions (Ig) E. These are proteins that assist in our can easily fall into complacency and into also observed that the cementing was just around such as development of rashes after eating body’s immune response. Other kinds of 2 inches in some parts. eggs when you were a kid?” If their answer reactions to food that are not food allergies all kinds of rationalizations. There is also the problem of debriefing the is No, then they are least likely to be allergic include food intolerance such as lactose or These dangers can easily come to us victims. The debriefing should be done by ex- to that type of food. Although egg protein milk intolerance, food poisoning which oc- because we can easily think that the little perts and done city-wide. I was not here when is one of the most common food allergen curs when contaminated food is ingested ordinary things in our life—our usual the quake happened but I heard there was panic including peanuts and crustaceans. and toxic reactions. Food allergies are rare daily duties and tasks—have nothing to do everywhere. All the trainings and earthquake with God, or with the business of seeking drills we’ve been doing through the years flew An allergic reaction occurs when the while food intolerances are more common. sanctity in all events and circumstances out of the window. immune system reacts to a foreign sub- Food intolerances are reactions to foods It did not also help that there were some stance such as food, medications, dust mite, or ingredients that do not involve body’s of our life. panic merchants, shouting tsunami causing pollen or bee venom (in cases of bee stings). immune system. These dangers are even constantly re- people to run scared. My secretary ran all the The immune system produces substances The most common foods that cause inforced by a world culture that gives little way from Aviles to Malbasag, and she’s not a known as antibodies. Some of these anti- allergic reactions in adults are seafoods – value to the ordinary things. The presence marathoner. My daughter dragged me inside of bodies protect us from unwanted invad- such as squid, shrimp, crabs and lobster, of God and the working of his providence Robinsons where the earthquake caught us, and are hardly felt, if at all, in these things. I had to slap her hand to remind her not to panic ers that could make us sick or cause an fish, eggs, nuts from trees, and peanuts. Besides, we can be affected by the and stay calm. infection. In allergy, one’s immune system Peanuts which may be the likely cause of I admit that earthquakes are the one natural makes antibodies that identify a particular life-threatening allergic reactions known as thought that doing good, trying to be phenomenon that is always going to get us by allergen (trigger) as something harmful, anaphylaxis, are the most common cause holy all the time, gives us no real benefit. surprise but we should handle our fears more even though it is not (such as food). When of food allergy in foreign countries. In In fact, we might envy those who do evil, scientifically. Running around like chickens one comes into contact with the allergen, children, the pattern is somewhat different. as expressed once in the Psalms: “I was without heads will only harm us. Shouting one’s immune system’s reaction can lead The most common foods that cause allergic envious of the arrogant, when I saw the doomsday scenarios just add to the chaos. I hope prosperity of the wicked. For they have no there’s a law against this, so that people would to irritation and inflammation/redness of reactions are milk such as cow’s milk, eggs, pangs. Their bodies are sound and sleek. be more circumspect in scaring other people. the skin, sinuses, airways or even digestive fish, peanuts and fruits. Anyway, I heard that students in SPC system. Children are considered more suscep- They are not in trouble as other men are. also panicked. I hope the teachers did not, too. The signs and symptoms of allergy tible than adults to food allergies. As they They are not stricken like other men. Pride However, I also talked to a parent who admired include red eyes, itchiness, and runny nose, grow old, they may tolerate foods that is their necklace. Violence covers them as how Ormoc Se San handled the situation. When skin lesions such as rashes, eczema, utri- previously caused allergic reactions. More a garment.” (73,3-6) she arrived at the school to fetch her children, caria and hives, or even an asthma attack. than 85% of the children outgrow aller- Like Christ who spent most of his they were inside the square, under the rain but heroic life hidden and in silence before very orderly. Some people may have severe allergies to gies to milk but fewer outgrow allergies to being raised up on the cross for everyone If it can be done in Se San, it can be done in environmental or dietary allergens, or to peanuts, tree nuts or seafoods. Airborne other schools. If it can be done in the City Hall medications. It may result in life-threaten- allergens (such as pollen, dust mites and to see, we should live heroic lives doing a where the mayor and his staff took cover under ing reactions called anaphylaxis; which can even body parts of dead insects such as lot of good while passing unnoticed. Christ the tables before going out when the quake died, lead to death. Food allergies, and reactions cockroach) can cause the body to produce himself said that our praying and fasting other offices can follow suit. The recent quake to the venom of stinging insects such as should not be noticed by others but should should be a lesson for us. Let’s learn from it. bees are more often associated with these see DR. DOYDORA p. 10 rather be hidden. (cfr. Mt 6,1-8)

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“HOW TO ARGUE” (Homilies of Msgr. Arthur Raising your EQ Tonne, 1977)

“THIS COUPLE, living in an apartment, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, also used to argue almost every night, loud and normal. Speak calmly. Don’t make threats known as EI or EQ (for Emotional Quo- unique ability to improve our emotional long. Through walls that were not very of any kind. Try to listen to yourself as well tient), describes a person’s ability to intelligence. As we read, we stretch our sound-proof another in the next apartment as the other person. Hear how senseless recognize emotions, to understand their imaginations to put ourselves in the char- could hear them yelling and screaming. violent argument sounds, as did the first effect, and to use that information to acters’ shoes, to understand their thinking, What could they do to stop this annoy- couple in our story. guide decision-making. Since EI gives you feelings and motivations. It’s then natural ance, to help the first couple talk things “Above all, pray for understanding and deeper insight into the role emotions play that these abilities would carry over into over more quietly? peace. Really ask God. Pray with special in your life, a high EQ can help you reach our everyday lives. “They decided to start an argument meaning the words of Eucharistic Prayer goals more effectively. 4. Engaging in sports and exercise. In themselves, to give the first couple some 2: “May all of us who share in the body Researchers have found that some of a review of 36 studies that assessed emo- idea of how terrible it sounded. Standing and blood of Christ be brought together in our favorite recreational activities can pro- tional intelligence in the context of athletics close to the wall, they began yelling and unity by the Holy Spirit.” duce an increase in emotional intelligence. or physical activity, researchers found that screaming at each other. Almost instantly “There were arguments among the Here are nine ways to sharpen your EQ: higher emotional intelligence can actually the first couple stopped arguing. Never 2,500 bishops during Vatican Council II. 1. Watching movies. A number of make you better at sports and exercise, and again could they be heard hollering at Some of these exchanges were hot and researchers have documented the effects vice versa. each other. heavy. But they settled their differences in of film on our emotions. The next time 5. Playing video games. A lot of re- “All of us have arguments, because no a Christ-like way. you watch a movie, take a few moments search has shown that the emotional ben- two of us are exactly alike. No two of us “There are arguments in the family afterwards to reflect on the emotions you efits of games include providing the means look at the same thing in exactly the same of God today. If St. Peter and St. Paul had felt during different scenes. Ask yourself for youth to generate positive feelings, and way. We have differences and we express differences, we can expect to see arguments questions like: With which characters did I the possibility to help individuals develop those differences. in the complex, world-wide organization identify the most? What would I have done more control over their emotional reactions. “Argument is healthy in many ways, if which we call the Church. We can also ex- differently if I were a part of the story? 6. Writing. More and more research we really exchange ideas and view points pect to find differences in our own parish. Pondering thoughts like these will help has proven that writing, especially about and reasons. We can learn a lot by exchang- Tackle them in the spirit of Christ, in the you to understand your own emotional traumatic or stressful events, serves as a ing thoughts with others. spirit of of His Golden Rule. reactions better. form of catharsis, providing numerous “Today we honor two leaders of the “Lord, keep me from arguing, but if I 2. Listening to music. A study indi- benefits on individuals’ emotional health. early Church, St. Peter and St. Paul. They must argue, help me to do it in your spirit.” cated that children demonstrated higher 7. Traveling. Studies have suggested were holy men, yet they had an argument. rrr levels of empathy after participating in a that extended travel promotes increases in Peter thought that anyone who wanted to One has to be blind if he goes around year-long music program, versus those emotional stability, takes individuals out of join Christ’s followers would first have to Ormoc City and not notice the sudden rise who didn’t. their comfort zone, and encourages growth become a Jew, he would have to submit to of its landscape. There is such a boom of Using brain scans to examine the in perspective. circumscision and to the many regulations construction on all fronts. Heavy equip- biological response to different sounds, 8. Sleeping. Research indicates that of the Jewish law. Paul thought otherwise. ment is found in new shopping malls, wid- researchers discovered that musicians good sleep helps you to keep your emotions They argued publicly. At the Council of ening of streets, digging of canals, among demonstrated an enhanced perception of under control, and reduces the instances JerusaLem, they settled the argument by re- others. Even the conduct of our recently emotions. They also found significant cor- where one reacts in a way he or she later calling what Christ had told them, namely, celebrated City Fiesta which happens to relations between subjects’ emotional intel- regrets. that He had founded His Church, not only be the first of Mayor Richard Gomez is an ligence and emotional recognition in music. 9. Playing with dolls or action figures. for Jews but also for non-Jews, the Gentiles. indication of many new things. Too bad 3. Reading books. Recent studies “If you have to argue, follow the Gold- that this corner is now in the sunset of his suggest that reading great fiction has a see BUZZ & BYTES p. 10 en Rule: Do unto others as you would want life. From the start of the festivities on June others do to you.. argue with others as you 5th up to the end of the month there was would have others argue with you. Listen, no dull moment. really listen. Be open to ideas different from At the rate we are moving, Ormoc City your own. Admit that others may have in- will not be far behind Metro Manila. Kudos formation or experience beyond your own. to the new administration. The tandem of NI ATTY. MANING GOLO Don’t curse or swear or call names or be Richard and Lucy is what happened to unfair,, unjust or insulting. Keep your voice Cebu dome time ago. EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to the power outage, our “From Matalom With Love 2” columnist was unable to submit his column. He hopes to resume New disasters like publication in next week’s issue. earthquakes need new plans, preventive measures The Gospel on Sunday

July 16, 2017 And as he sowed, some seed fell on THE SUPREME Court decided to support Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary the path, and birds came and ate it up. Presidential Proclamation 216 declaring sonal opinion and does not carry presiden- Time Some fell on rocky ground, where it Martial Law in the whole of Mindanao for tial approval or consent. So the Martial Law had little soil. a period of 60 days with a majority vote of controversy grows. However, we advise MATTHEW 13:1-9 It sprang up at once because the soil 11 justices, 3 justices dissenting only par- the pros and cons on the issue to just wait On that day, Jesus went out of the was not deep, and when the sun rose it tially limiting its scope over Marawi City, for the presidential action when the July house and sat down by the sea. was scorched, and it withered for lack of and one justice voting against it totally. 22 deadline sets in. We trust that President Such large crowds gathered around roots. But after this SC majority decision there Duterte aside from being a lawyer will lis- him that he got into a boat and sat down, Some seed fell among thorns, and the is already some new political controversy ten to expert legal opinion on how to follow and the whole crowd stood along the thorns grew up and choked it. blowing over its being extended beyond the mandate of the Constitution. shore. But some seed fell on rich soil and 60 days after its July 22 ending thru a rrr And he spoke to them at length in par- produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thir- presidential initiative to Congress. Or even The island of Leyte and its cities and ables, saying: tyfold. thru a new presidential proclamation to be towns have withstood several calamities “A sower went out to sow. Whoever has ears ought to hear.” issued on the declaration of another martial brought by stormy weather including law after July 22. the latest super typhoon Yolanda and its now. such as installing emergency power plants The controversy was fanned by the people have learned some vital lessons With this recent disaster that hit Leyte, of their own, even if just to provide some statement issued by Senate Minority Leader how to cope with the resulting devastations the electric coops that distribute power emergency power to vital installations like Franklin Drilon saying that if President and have prepared preventive measures may have to rethink its future power plans hospitals and government buildings. Duterte will just issue a new proclama- to mitigate the loss of lives and property. tion on Martial Law if Congress does not But with the recent big 6.5 earth- ORMOC LGU ... from P. 2 purchases that are clearly a senior citizen’s approve an extension is “an affront to the quake that hit the towns of Kananga, consumption for the week or for the day; and Constitution” and will be circumventing it. Jaro, Burauen, Ormoc City and the areas ments stipulated in the act. these should be indicated in the SC’s Purchase It was after Presidential Legal Counsel surrounding the volcanic areas where the The booklet, upon Ms. Dadulla’s inspec- Booklet. If storeowners believe that what the Salvador Panelo stated that the President huge steam power plants in Tongonan are tion, pass the act’s requirements. senior citizen is purchasing are more than Meanwhile, she emphasized in her ori- might issue a new Martial Law proclama- located, the disaster is a new and recent what an elderly is able to consume for the entation the penalties that establishments tion instead of getting Congress’ approval experience that Leyte residents have not week or the day, they should only give the are going to incur if they fail to give senior for an extension. Panelo believes that there prepared how to cope with its after effects. 5% discount on the amount or items due the citizens the 20% discount and VAT exemption senior citizen. is no provision in the Constitution limiting The large power plants in the Tongonan on medicines, medical and dental services the number of times a President may issue area may not be totally damaged but the As for the 20% discount that should be and transportation fares, to name a few, or the given on medicine, as well as multi-vitamins, a Martial Law proclamation. earthquake has caused the total shut off 5% discount on basic and prime commodities the law requires a prescription with the bearer But Presidential Spokesman Ernesto of electric power supply not only to Leyte such as rice and other grocery items. being the senior citizen. Dadulla emphasized Abella however downplayed the statement alone but the whole of Region 8 and some Both discounts, meanwhile, she added in of Atty. Panelo as only expressing his per- parts of Cebu province for several days defense of storeowners, shall only be given to see ORMOC LGU 2 p. 7 6 FEATURE July 3-9, 2017 Ormoc’s CMV Food Enterprises brings in Cebu’s Belcris brand FOOD… Oh, we can distributor of the Belcris ucts, and many more. never get enough brand and chain of prod- CMV, meanwhile, of good food. So it ucts, making available holds office at Osmena was and so it shall to Ormocanons and St. in Ormoc City and be, as Ormoc’s very Leyteno food entrepre- has been in the food own CMV Food Enter- neurs meat, cheese and business for five years prises, Inc. partners other Belcris products, now. with one of the coun- which happen to be the The whole-day “Fla- try’s most-sought after same food items being vor Chasing Belcris brand, Belcris Foods, supplied and cooked Foods, Inc.” event was Inc. in 5-star hotels such as attended by food inno- The partnership be- Radisson Blu, Shangri- vators, restaurateurs, came official during the la and other big hotels in food entrepreneurs, and product launch, display Cebu and Manila. future patrons of the and demonstration last Belcris’ manufactur- CMV-Belcris products July 6 at the Origami ing plant is based in from all over Leyte. Convention Center. Cebu and aside from Aside from cooking In attendance to seal local processed meat demos, food-tasting and the deal was Belcris products, it is also the games were also done Belcris president, Ms. Cristine Dy (L), seals the deal with CMV head/owner, Ms. Anne Sarsosa, president Cristine Dy country’s distributor of to make the launch mer- with a handshake and witnessed by their staff and guests, that is, Leyte’s food entrepreneurs. and CMV head/owner such imported products rier and memorable. Anne Sarsosa. as McCain’s frozen po- Congratulations With the partnership, tatoes, Bakels’ bakery CMV. Congratulations CMV has positioned ingredients, Emborg Belcris. By Jima Zan- itself as the exclusive cheeses and dairy prod- dra Vergara

Left photo shows Belcris Ambassador, Chef Jay, demonstrating how to cook the Belcris pre- cooked or ready-to-cook pork sisig while right photo and above photos show some of the Belcris meat products that will now be exclusisvely distributed in the region by CMV Food Enterprises. Happy Fiesta Ormoc!! Greetings from: Ormoc Four Wheelers The organizer of this year’s 5th leg of 4x4 offroad extreme challenge of the National Association of Filipino Offroaders (NAsFOR) last June 24-25 at Brgy. Tongonan, headed by Mr. Geronimo Doyon and Race Director and Track Designer, Mr. Arnel Genobiagon. BIG THANKS to Mayor Richard Gomez, Congw. Lucy Torres-Gomez, the Ormoc City Sangguniang Panlungsod, Brgy. Tongonan officials, Blue Sapphire Construction, Ormoc Contractors, and all sponsors. CONGRATULATIONS TOO to all the winners!

ANNOUNCEMENT: On October 14-15, the 9th Leg of NAsFOR Race will be in Tongonan, Ormoc City. See you there! July 3-9, 2017 FEATURE 7 Bangkarera 2017 a huge success! TENDER MERCIES by Robert Z. Cortes THANKS TO all the spon- arera 2017 are: Grand Cham- Inc. (PIONEER); and Third sors and the 21 participants pion – Dominic Abapo of Runner-up – Php2,000 spon- THREE SATURDAYS ago, I and two of It was raining but it didn’t matter. When who came from as far as Casilda, Merida, Leyte; First sored by OMHAS plus a gift Camotes, Cebu and Inopa- Runner-up – Jerry Baleroso of pack sponsored by Republic my friends met a lady who can easily we arrived at Lola’s side of the house we can, Leyte, the Bangkarera Apid, Inopacan, Leyte; Second Chemicals Inc. (PIONEER). qualify as the coolest and funniest octo- saw that the main door was open, but the 2017, an annual Ormoc City Runner-up – Jeasson Arond The winners also re- genarian of our lives – even if she could screen door was locked. We then called out fiesta event organized by of Calero, Merida, Leyte; and ceived trophies while all par- hardly walk. to Lola. However, instead of her, someone our very own Ormoc Mac- Third Runner-up – Derecio Lu- ticipants were given T-shirts, She lived in a house also occupied by else heard us who came out from another Mercury Hardware & Allied canas of Naungan, Ormoc City. which they used during the her older brother and his wife who, she door. Seeing the apparition was like an They took home some competition. Services, Inc. (OMHAS), later told us, both hardly minded her. She encounter with Medusa: we froze. was a huge success. wonderful prizes to include: Elimination round non- The competition hap- Grand Champion – one (1) winners, meanwhile, re- had one little corner in that house but it And it was not because she had snakes pened in the morning of June unit Robin gasoline engine ceived consolation prizes was practically a separate unit since it had on her head (in fact, she only had a fake 28 at the bay in front of the (6HP Model: EX17DM) spon- to include P500, a gift pack, its own private entrance from one side of flower stuck on top of her left ear). It was city stage. Event sponsors in- sored by Solanda Enterprises gasoline, food and water. the house. rather because she was someone we knew cluded Mac Builders, Cemex, plus a gift pack sponsored Semi-final round non-win- Our random meeting happened as the “pious lady” of the parish church RLG Marketing, Solanda by Republic Chemicals Inc. ners received the same through the recommendation of a baran- nearby: always hopping around busily fix- Enterprises, Global Top A’s (PIONEER); First Runner-up but their cash prize was at gay councilor-friend who knew her semi- ing things on the altar, approaching people Trading Corporation, Bright – Php4,000 sponsored by OM- P1,000 each. Summit Distribution Corpora- HAS plus a gift pack sponsored Congratulations to all abandoned plight. That first meeting was nicely, making sure shawls were placed tion, MC Construction Supply by Republic Chemicals Inc. the winners. Congratula- unforgettable. There was a kind middle- on “errant” girls who insisted on wearing Corporation, Treasure Island, (PIONEER); Second Runner- tions too to OMHAS for a aged lady who led us to Lola, and what sleeveless tops, etc. But she was now any- Bachelor Industrial Sales, up – Php3,000 sponsored by successful and well-attended followed was easily an hour of laughter thing but that. She had been transformed to and Valvoline. OMHAS plus a gift pack spon- Bangkarera 2017. By Jima and deep insight when we thought it was the imperious lady boss of the compound. The winners of Bangk- sored by Republic Chemicals Zandra Vergara just going to be 10 minutes of expressing Looking at us like we were masked our piety and pity. men about to take Lola hostage, she asked ORMOC LGU 2 ... from P. 5 consultative assembly that The upshot of that first meeting was us what we were doing there. When we the newly-printed Purchase this as well and shared fur- tion “based on the cost of that we resolved we were going to visit told her we were going to talk to Lola she Booklets will be honored ther that all purchases should the goods sold or services Lola more regularly – bringing our other asked what for. And before we could an- even if it does not bear the be accompanied with an rendered”. friends. Pope Francis, after all, has been swer, she asked what we were going to do signatures of the mayor and OSCA ID and the Purchase The Social Worker very clear about not abandoning our elderly after we talked to her. And while we were the OSCA head, as required, Booklet, which should be also clarified the need for a because both, according to – they’re one of those in the peripheries of formulating the answer to that last question completely filled-out and has Special Power of Attorney Councilor Rama, cannot sign the Church. And here was one who would – wondering if we were still going to answer the bearer’s ID picture. (SPA) in transactions made all 18,000 new booklets at not only give us an opportunity to obey the the previous – she asked how long we were In the absence of an by relatives of disabled or once. Pope; she was even one who could make going to talk to Lola. This time one of us was OSCA ID, per Ms. Dadulla, bed-ridden senior citizens. The LGU, however, he our and our friends’ Saturday mornings quick enough to say “around 30 minutes”, other IDs with birthdate will To this, she shared that an said, made certain that the much more meaningful. Most importantly and she replied, “one hour?” I then realized do but the booklet should authorization letter from booklets bear security fea- she pleaded with us to please come again. always be on-hand. the concerned senior citizen tures even without the signa- Last Saturday, we made that next visit. see MERCIES p. 11 Dadulla also shared authorizing his/her relations tures. These are the facsimile what establishments would will suffice, plus the Purchase that is then countersigned the new Purchase Booklets eowners who took time to lishments – regarding the gain in following the law, Booklet and the senior citizen by a staff of the Office of the bearing the mentioned secu- attend and participate in the distribution and the use of the that is, giving discounts to ID card. Mayor, the dry seal of the rity features; and with this, consultation. new Purchase Booklet. senior citizens. She said the As for the new book- Office of the Mayor, and a they can now start distribut- The LGU will be sending For now, however, the discounts reflected in the lets, which have not been control number. ing the new booklets. information to all – senior old booklets will continue to official receipts of purchas- distributed yet pending con- Councilor Rama thanked He and the other LGU citizens and their leaders, be honored in all drugstores es made by senior citizens sultation, the SP, the senior the assembly for accommo- representatives also thanked drugstores, grocery stores and grocery stores in Ormoc would be going back to them citizens as well as the stor- dating their request to honor the senior citizens and stor- and other concerned estab- City. By Jima Zandra Vergara in the form of a tax deduc- eowners agreed during the Happy Fiesta Ormoc!!

Greetings from:

The official organizer of the 2017 Ormoc City Fiesta Bangkarera wishes to CONGRATULATE all the Bangkarera 2017 winners and to THANK all the participants and event sponsors.

GRAND CHAMPION: Dominic 1ST RUNNER-UP: Jerry Baleroso, 2ND RUNNER-UP: Jeasson 3RD RUNNER-UP: Derecio Luca- Abapo, Casilda, Merida, Leyte Apid, Inopacan, Leyte Arond, Calero, Merida, Leyte nas, Naungan, Ormoc City 8 NOTICES July 3-9, 2017

Republic of the executed an Affidavit of affected by said petition may file for /correction of MONTH OF HARJINDER SINGH Republic of the Philip- EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLE- No. 27532 ; and one (1) unit residential his/her written opposition with BIRTH from SEPTEMBER 15, MENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE house erected on said Lot 5140-A-1 were Philippines Consent to the adoption; this Office not later than July 1951 to AUGUST 15, 1951 in the presumptively dead. pines OF A PORTION OF REAL settled and partitioned among their heirs REGIONAL TRIAL petitioners prayed that 3, 2017. Certificate of Live Birth of AR- WHEREFORE no- REGIONAL TRIAL PROPERTY per Doc. No. 185; Page No. 37; Book No. COURT judgment be rendered (Sgd.) ROSEMARIE V. NULFO C. COLLAMAR, who was tice is hereby given to COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY CDXIX; Series of 2017 of Notary Public SEVILLA born on August 15, 1951 at Sto. GIVEN that the property of the Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail June 8th Judicial Region and Jasmine Kate Lora Municipal Civil Registrar Niño, Samar and whose parents all parties concerned Eighth Judicial Region late MATEA CENERA re a parcel 26- July 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2017 Branch 18, Hilongos, Curtina be freed from all EV Mail June 26-July 2, & 3- 9, are CATALINO COLLAMAR and that the initial hearing Branch 6 of residential land (Lot 2183 A) Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Leyte legal obligations, obedi- 2017 ARSENIA CHIQUITO. in this petition be set on Bulwagan Ng Katarun- situated in Brgy. Campesao, Absolute Sale rrr Any person adversely af- Borongan City, Eastern Samar NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN SP. PROC. NO. H-582 ence and maintenance RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) fected by said petition may file August 22, 2017 at 9:00 gan containing an area of 457 sq. that the property of the late EPIFANIA IN THE MATTER from their natural parent Republic of the Philippines his/her written opposition with this in the morning before Tacloban City m. covered by ARP No. 08-024- GANTUANGCO and PASCUAL PAN- Province of Biliran office not later than _____ 01931 was settled among her IMDIM re a parcel of agricultural land lot OF ADOPTION OF and be all legal intents MUNICIPALITY OF CAIBIRAN (Sgd.) SIMEON N. this Court at the Hall of CIVIL CASE NO. R- heirs and a portion contains of 12080-C psd-233566, situated in Barrio JASMINE KATE LORA and purposes the child OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL PARINGIT, JR. Justice, Calubian, Leyte TAC -16-00442-CV 129 sq. m. was sold in favor of Matica-a, Ormoc City, containing an CURTINA of the petitioners and CIVIL REGISTRAR Municipal Civil Registrar at which date aforesaid, For: Judicial Parti- BERNARDO A. ANDALIZA per area of 8,509 sq. m. was settled among NOTICE OF PUBLICATION EV Mail July 3-9, & 10-16, 2017 Doc. No. 488; Page No. 99; Book their heirs and 7,361 sq. m. sold in favor SPS. ELVIS GOR- the name from JASMINE CCE-042-2017 RA 10172 rrr all persons who have tion of the Personal Prop- no. XIV; series of 2016 of Notary of GIL D. GANTUANGCO married to ING PAQUIBOT AND KATE LORA CURTINA Date: June 22, 2017 Republic of the Philippines objections to the petition erty regarding (BPI) Sav- Public Rhoda M. Cebricus. EV ANABELLE GANTUANGCO per Doc. MARIETA ROSALES be change to JASMINE In compliance with the Province of Samar may appear and file their ings Accounts of the late Mail June 19-25, 26- July 2, No. 23; Page No. 5; Book No. XXXVIII; publication requirement and MUNICIPALITY OF STO. NIÑO 3-9, 2017 Series of 2017 of Notary Public Maria PAQUIBOT KATE ROSALES PA- pursuant to OCRG Memo- OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL opposition starting the LUCIA ROMO at the BPI Extrajudicial Settlement with Samuel P. Aviles. EV Mail June 26- July Petitioner QUIBOT. randum Circular No. 2013-1, CIVIL REGISTRAR ground thereof. – Robinson Marasbaras Absolute Sale 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2017 Guidelines in the Implementa- NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement with x------x WHEREFORE, tion of the Administrative Order In compliance with the Let copy of this Or- Tacloban City Branch EN that the property of the late Deed of Absolute Sale ORDER finding the Verified -Pe No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on publication requirement and pur- der be published in a DRA PERLA T. SEGUNDINO N. VILLAFAÑE re a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PETITIONER – SP. tition to be sufficient RA10172), NOTICE IS HEREBY suant to OCRG Memorandum No. newspaper of general ROMO and BEATRIZ R. parcel of land Lot No. 12901, TD that the property of the late ERNESTO SERVED TO THE PUBLIC that 2013-1 Guidelines in the Imple- No. 14037-00359 R-13, with an S. TOMADA re ½ portion of a residential ELVIS GORING PA- in FORM and SUB- RUBY CORPIN CESORA has mentation of Administrative Order circulation at least once BABANTO, area of 9,196.16 sq. m. located at house and lot No.1351 situated in the QUIBOT and MARIETA STANCE, the same is filed within this office a COR- No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. a week for three (3) con- Plaintiff, Brgy. San Roque, Hilongos, Leyte Poblacion, Ormoc City, containing an ROSALES PAQUIBOT set for initial hearing on RECTION OF GENDER FROM 10172) Administrative Order No. secutive weeks at the -versus- was settled among his heirs and area of 232 sq. m. covered by TCT No. “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the 1, Series of 2001 (IRR on R.A. sold in favor of HERMOCILLA S. 19233 and residential house erected by and through counsel November 29, 2017 at Certificate of Live Birth of RUBY 9048). Notice is hereby served to expense of the petitioner HEIRS OF JUANI- CENIZA per Doc. No. 123; Page thereon covered by ARP No. 01027- filed a Petition to adopt 8:30 a.m. at which date, CORPIN CESORA at Caibiran, the public that DANILO MISSION and that copies of the TA ALBURO y ROMO, No. 25; Book No. V; Series of 00054 were settled among his heirs JASMINE KATE LORA time and place anyone Biliran whose parents are RO- FLORES has filed with this office petition and Order be namely: MANUEL R. 2017 of Notary Public Josenilo and 116 sq. m. sold in favor of ,MARIA LANDO CESORA and ELPIDIA a petition for /correction of DATE Marquez Reoma. EV Mail June RHAZEL ENECIO FLORES; ETHEL CURTINA. In support that may be prejudiced CORPIN bearing Registry No. OF BIRTH from DECEMBER 17, furnished the Honor- ALBURO, GINA A. 19-25, 26- July 2, 3-9, 2017 ENECIO BERNARDO; and DARELLE of their petition, the pe- by the approval of the in- 88-622. 1964 to DECEMBER 16,1964 able Solicitor General at PONTEJOS, RAUL R. Extrajudicial Settlement with a ENECIO per Doc. No. 141; Page No. Any person adversely in the Certificate of Live Birth Deed of Absolute Sale 09; Book No. 4; Series of 2017 of Notary titioners avers, THAT, stant Petition may come affected by said petition may file of DANILO MISSION FLORES, 134 Amosolo St. Legaspi ALBURO and PENEL- NOTICE IS HEREBY Public Pedro D. Genato. EV Mail June petitioners are of legal to court in this first op- his/her written opposition with who was born on DECEMBER Village, Makati City, the OPE A. LAGO and the GIVEN that the property of the 26- July 2, 3-9, & 10-16, 2017 age, Filipino, residence at portunity. this Office not later than July 16, 1964 at Sto. Niño, Samar National Statistics Of- BPI, Marasbaras Ta- late CAYETANO CUBIAN re a Extrajudicial Settlement with waiver 3, 2017. and whose parents are AGATON parcel of land Lot No. 12696, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Brgy. Talisay, Hilongos, Published this Or- (Sgd.) ROSEMARIE V. B. FLORES & MAMERTA I. fice Manila the Assistant cloban Branch, as rep. C-38, Cad. 566-D located in Ba- that the property of the late EMILIO Leyte; that petitioners der in a newspaper of SEVILLA MISSION. provincial Prosecutor of By ELAINE KIETH S. rangay Bantigue Hilongos Leyte BACSAL re a parcel of residential land, married sometime on general circulation in the Municipal Civil Registrar Any person adversely af- Calubian, Leyte and the LUMBRE, Business Man- containing with an area of 3,213 designated as Lot No. 3855, Cad 422, EV Mail June 26-July 2, & 3- 9, fected by said petition may file sq. m. covered by Katibayan ng Case 3, containing an area of 1,572 sq. February 25, 2012, living Province of Leyte at least 2017 his/her written opposition with this City Civil Registrar of ager, Tacloban Bank of Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-48670 m. under OCT No. 1269, situated at Brgy. together as husband and once a week for three (3) rrr office not later than ______. Quezon City, Manila, for Philippine Islands, was settled among his heirs and Carayman, Calbayog City, Samar, was Republic of the Philippines (Sgd.) SIMEON N. sold in favor of Sps. EDWIN S. settled among his heirs and 410 sq. m. wife for five years with- consecutive weeks at the Province of Leyte PARINGIT, JR. them to appear for the Defendants. ENOT and REBECCA U. ENOT waive in favor of EMILIO A. BACSAL out a child, that the peti- expense of the petitioner. MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON Municipal Civil Registrar government. x------x per 80; Page No. 17; Book No. per Doc. No. 10515; Book No. 3; Page tioners viewed that their Furnished copy of -o0o- EV Mail July 3-9, & 10-16, 2017 SO ORDERED. SUMMONS XXVII; Series of 2017 of Notary No. CCXXXIV; Series of 2017 of Notary OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL rrr Public ------EV Mail June 19- Public Ma. Rowena L. Urot. EV Mail July neighbor Danica Marie this Order to the Office CIVIL REGISTRAR Republic of the Philippines IN CHAMBERS this TO: MANUEL R. 25, 26- July 2, 3-9, 2017 3-9, 10-16, & 17-23, 2017 L, Curtina was pregnant of the Solicitor General Publication Notice PROVINCE OF SAMAR 13th day of June 2017 at ALBURO Deed of Extra-Judicial Settle- Affidavit of Self-Adjudication for her third child and being the general counsel R.A. 10172 Municipality of Sta. margarita Halls of Justice, Calu- C/O Gina A. Pon- ment with Deed of Absolute NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL Sale that the property of the late ARTEMIO M. have a financial difficulty of the Republic at 134 CCE-0024-2017 RA 10172 CIVIL REGISTRAR bian, Leyte Philippines. tejos NOTICE IS HEREBY BUENAFE had left an account with Phil- and physical impairment Amorsolo St., Legaspi DATE: June 23, 2017 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION (Sgd.) CONSTAN- EVRMC, O.R. De- GIVEN that the property of the ippine National Bank, Baybay Branch, In compliance with the In compliance with Section late PEDRO A. ESPINA, JR. re Baybay City, under savings account of Reynaldo F. Curtina, Village, Makati City; Re- publication requirement and pur- 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice TINO F. ESBER partment a parcel of land consisting one- No. 312710021898 was adjudicated petitioners planned to gional Director of DSWD suant to OCRG Memorandum is hereby served to the public that Acting Presiding Judge Tacloban City half portion of Lot No. 7 Block 8, unto herself by LYDIA V. BUENAFE adopt their child as one for that office to conduct Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines MAILA PAMPANGA SEVILLA- EV Mail June 26- July 2, GINA A. PONTE- PSD-234524, situated in Dist. per Doc. No. 411; Page No. 83; Book in the Implementation of the Ad- PRESAS has filed with this Office Cogon- Combado, Ormoc City, No. XL; Series of 2017 of Notary Public of the wishes to complete a social case study report, ministrative Order No. 1 Series a petition for Change of First 3-9, & 10-16, 2017 JOS containing an area of 258 sq. Eden B. Chavez-Butawan. EV Mail July the missing piece as fam- conduct a home study of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Name from “DELLON JELINA” V & G Better Homes m. covered by TCT No. 25661 3-9, 10-16, & 17-23, 2017 ily; that on December report, and to submit Notice is hereby served to the to “JELINA” in the Certificate of Republic of the Philip- Subdivision was settled and sold in favor of Extrajudicial Settlement with Sale public that CAROLINA V. DO- Live Birth of “DELLON JELINA VIOLETA M. BALTONADO per NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 27, 2016 Danica Marie other relevant papers pines Tacloban City or MINGONO, has filed with this PAMPANGA SEVILLA” who was SUPREME COURT Doc. No. 491; Page No. 99; Book that the property of the late SPS. MARIA L. Curtina gave birth to within 60 days, to the Office, a petition for Correction born on May 17, 1988 at Brgy. EVRMC, O.R. De- No. LIV; Series of 2017 of Notary BARANDINO YBAÑEZ and JUANITO daughter the child to be natural parent of to be of Clerical Error under RA 10172 Burabud, Sta. Margarita, Samar 8th Judicial Region partment Public Gerentstein Banzon. EV DELOS SANTOS YBAÑEZ re a parcel (Date of Birth) from “FEBRU- and whose parents are JEHU REGIONAL TRIAL Mail June 19-25, 26- July 2, of land situated at Brgy. East Awang, adopted and the peti- adopted, petitioner and ARY 7, 1966” to “FEBRUARY 6, CATARUS SEVILLA and LUZ Tacloban City 3-9, 2017 Calbayog City, Samar, designated as Lot tioners shouldered the their counsel for them to 1966” in the Certificate of Live BANSAY PAMPANGA COURT RAUL R. ALBURO Extrajudicial Settlement and Parti- No. 1973, covered by TD No. 99-01006- tion with waiver 01192, containing an area of 213 sq. m. expenses and after de- be present on the sched- Birth of GEMILO B. VERSO at Any person having knowl- Branch 7 (Family Court) 5th Lane Brgy. 81, Palompon, Leyte and whose edge and/or claiming interest or Bulwagan ng Katarun- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN was settled among their heirs and 157 livery Sps. Reynaldo and uled initial hearing. parents are Eleuterio G. Verso, may be adversely affected by Marasbaras, that the properties of the late SPS. sq. m. sold in favor of SPS. ROBERTO Danica Marie Curtina SO ORDERED. Sr. and Paciencia I. Benitez. said petition may file his written gan Tacloban City SEVERINO DOSDOS and CANDIDA GONZALES JAVIER and PRISCILLA Any person adversely opposition with this Office not LISTON re parcels of residential land DIAZ JAVIER per Doc. No. 480; Page entrusted the custody IN CHAMBERS, Tacloban City PENELOPE ALBU- affected by said petition may later than 15 days from date of -o0o- Lot 5140-A-1, Psd-08-006440, situated No. 96; Book No. 411; Series of 2017 of of their daughter to the this 14th day of June file his written opposition with publication. RO-LAGO in Brgy. Linao, Ormoc City, containing Notary Public Alex R. Gelera. EV Mail petitioners and the peti- 2017, Hilongos, Leyte, this Office not later than July (Sgd.) ENGR. AIVIZE G. SP CASE No. R-TAC- C/O Gina A. Pon- an area of 400 sq. m. covered by TCT July 3-9, 10-16, & 17-23, 2017 3, 2017. LIBUNAO 17-00523-SP tioners received the child Philippines. (Sgd.) ANNABELLE P. MAR- Municipal Civil Registrar tejos IN RE: PETITION attached, together with take judgment by default with love care and pro- (Sgd.) EPHREM QUEZ EV Mail July 3-9, & 10-16, 2017 EVRMC, O.R. De- Municipal Civil Registrar rrr FOR DECLARATION the annexes. You are and may be granted the tection as biological par- SUAREZ ABANDO partment Name of Newspaper: EV Mail Republic of the Philippines OF ABSENCE PRE- reminded of the pro- relief applied for in the ents; that the biological Executive Judge Place of Publication: Ormoc City REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Tacloban City vision in the IBP-OCA complaint. parent Sps. Reynaldo and EV Mail June 19-25, 26- Date of Publication: EV Mail 8th Judicial Region SUMPTIVE DEATH OF GREETINGS: June 26-July 2, & 3- 9, 2017 Branch 18, Hilongos, Leyte JENNYLEN RUTH I. Memorandum on Policy WITNESS the Danica Marie Curtina July 2, 3-9, 2017 rrr You are hereby re- ADM. MATTER NO. H 173 GULOY-ELECHO, Guidelines dated March HON. ALPHINOR C. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE MATTER OF THE quirement, within fifteen 12, 2002 to observe re- SERRANO, this 15th day Republic of the Philippines Place of Publication: Ormoc City CFN-0006-2017 APPLICATION FOR NOTARIAL ROMMEL C. EL- (15) days after service Province of Leyte EV Mail June 26-July 2, & 3- 9, DATE: July 1, 2017 COMMISSION OF JOSEPH F. ECHO, straint from filing a mo- of April 2016, at Tacloban MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON 2017 In compliance with the FULACHE FOR IN THE PROV- of this summons upon tion to dismiss and in- City, Philippines. -o0o- rrr publication requirement and INCE OF LEYTE Petitioner. you, to file within this OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL Republic of the Philippines stead allege the grounds (Sgd.) LETICIA M. guidelines in the Implementation JOSEPH F. FULACHE x------// Court and serve on the CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Leyte of the Administrative Order No. Petitioner. ORDER thereof as defenses in TAN Publication Notice MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON 1 Series of 2001 (IRR on R.A. x------x plaintiff your answer the Answer. If you fail Officer-in-Charge R.A. 9048 -o0o- 9048). Notice is hereby served NOTICE OF HEARING Before this Court is to the Amended Com- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL to the public that REBECCA V. Notice is hereby given an Amended Petition to to answer within the time Branch Clerk of Court CFN-0005-2017 CIVIL REGISTRAR CARDILLO, has filed with this Of- that a summary hearing on the plaint, copy of which is fixed, the plaintiff will EV Mail July 3-9, 2017 DATE: June 23, 2017 Publication Notice fice, a petition for Change of First position for Notarial Commission declare the presumptive In compliance with the R.A. 10172 death of one Jennylen Name from ”MARIO LEONARDO” of Atty. JOSEPH F. FULACHE REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS publication requirement and NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC to “MARLON” in the Certificate of shall be held on July 17, 2017 Ruth I. Elecho filed by guidelines in the Implementation CCE-0025-2017 RA 10172 Live Birth of MARIO LEONARDO in the session hall of this court SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD of the Administrative Order No. DATE: June 23, 2017 BAUTISTALLA CARDILLO at at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Rommel C. Elecho. Find- LUNGSOD NG ORMOC 1 Series of 2001 (IRR on R.A. In compliance with the Palompon, Leyte and whose par- Any person who has any cause ing the said petition to EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 9048). Notice is hereby served publication requirement and pur- ents are Artemio Pascubillo Car- of reason to object to the grant be sufficient in form and to the public that JANICE G. suant to OCRG Memorandum dillo and Edita Jorda Bautistalla. of the petition may file a verified FOURTEENTH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD NG ORMOC HELD CASIREZ, has filed with this Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines Any person adversely af- opposition thereto received by substance, it is hereby AT THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD SESSION HALL, Office, a petition for Change of in the Implementation of the Ad- fected by said petition may file his the undersigned before the date ordered that the initial ORMOC CITY HALL BUILDING First Name from “LAMBERTA” ministrative Order No. 1 Series of written opposition with this Office of the summary hearing. hearing be set on August to “CLARA” in the Certificate of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice not later than July 10, 2017. (date) Hilongos, Leyte, Philip- ON MAY 18, 2017 Live Birth of LAMBERTA PAUTAN is hereby served to the public that ANNABELLE P. MARQUEZ pines, July 3, 2017. 23, 2017 at 8:30 o’clock in PRESENT: at Palompon, Leyte and whose JUSMAR E. QUIAMCO, has filed Municipal Civil Registrar (Sgd.) EPHREM SUAREZ the morning. Leo Carmelo L. Locsin, Jr., Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer parents are Epefanio Pautan and with this Office, a petition for Cor- Name of Newspaper: EV Mail ABANDO Rolando M. Villasencio, SP Member, Majority Floor Leader Paciencia Rosellosa. rection of Clerical Error under RA Place of Publication: Ormoc City Executive Judge Let this order be Any person adversely af- 10172 (Gender) from “FEMALE” Date of Publication: July 3-July 9, ESA/ilf published at the expense Vincent L. Rama, SP Member, Asst. Majority Floor Leader fected by said petition may file his to “MALE” in his Certificate of 2017, July 10-16, 2017 EV Mail July 3-9, 2017 of the petitioner in East- Mario M. Rodriguez, SP Member, written opposition with this Office Live Birth at Palompon, Leyte and rrr ern Visayas Mail a news- Presiding Officer “Pro-Tempore” not later than July 3, 2017. whose parents are Julius Lisbe Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Tomas R. Serafica, SP Member (Sgd.) ANNABELLE P. Quiamco and Margelina Ruizo City Civil Registry Office paper of general circula- Philippines Benjamin S. Pongos, Jr., SP Member MARQUEZ Evangelista. Province of Eastern Samar tion in the Province of Municipal Civil Registrar Any person adversely af- City of Borongan SUPREME COURT Eusebio Gerardo S. Penserga, SP Member Name of newspaper: EV Mail fected by said petition may file his NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION REGIONAL TRIAL Leyte and in the City of Nolito M. Quilang, SP Member Place of Publication: Ormoc City written opposition with this Office In compliance with section Tacloban once a week EV Mail June 26-July 2, & 3- 9, not later than July 3, 2017 . 7 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby COURT John Eulalio Nepomuceno O. Aparis II, SP Member 2017 (Sgd.) ANNABELLE P. MAR- serve to the public that NANCY Eighth Judicial Region for three (3) consecutive Minority Floor Leader rrr QUEZ OBINA ARCA, has filed with this Branch II weeks. Lea Doris C. Villar, SP Member, Asst. Minority Floor Leader Republic of the Philippines Municipal Civil Registrar office a Petition for Change of Sheriff Elias N. Province of Leyte Name of Newspaper: EV Mail child’s first name from MARIA PAZ Calubian Leyte Mariano Y. Corro, Ex-Officio SP Member MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON Place of Publication: Ormoc City to NANCY in the Certificate of SP. PROC. NO. SP. Acosta is hereby or- Chapter President, -o0o- EV Mail June 26-July 2, & 3- 9, Birth of MARIA PAZ OBINA ARCA CN-145 dered to cause the post- Liga ng mga Barangay ng Ormoc OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL 2017 who was born on 29 May 1960 at ing of this Order in three ON LEAVE: CIVIL REGISTRAR rrr Brgy. Maypangdan, Borongan, IN RE: SUMMARY Publication Notice RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Eastern Samar and whose par- PETITION DECLARA- (3) conspicuous public Gregorio G. Yrastorza III, SP Member R.A. 10172 Republic of the Philippines ents are GERVACIA Y. OBINA PREFATORY STATEMENT TION OF PRESUMP- places in the last known NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Province of Biliran and ERIBERTO R. ARCA. The 14th Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Ormoc was in receipt of an Indorse- CCE-0023-2017 RA 10172 MUNICIPALITY OF CAIBIRAN TIVE DEATH OF HAR- address of the absentee. Any person adversely af- ment Letter from the Office of the City Mayor dated April 18, 2017, requesting the DATE: June 23, 2017 OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL fected by said petition may file JINDER SINGH FOR SO ORDERED. In compliance with the CIVIL REGISTRAR written opposition with this office GIVEN this 7th day Local Government of Ormoc for the closure and use of certain streets in Ormoc publication requirement and pur- NOTICE OF PUBLICATION not later than 23 July 2017. PURPOSES OF REMAR- of June, 2017 at Bulwa- City. Said temporary closure was requested by organizers to accommodate games suant to OCRG Memorandum CCE-043-2017 RA 10172 (Sgd. MA. LUISA M. AZUL III RIAGE UNDER ARTI- and events at a certain time, of the Palarong Panlungsod 2017 which will be held Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines Date: June 22, 2017 City Civil Registrar gan Ng Katarungan, Ta- CLE 41 OF THE FAMILY in Ormoc City in the Province of Leyte from May19 to May 28, 2017. in the Implementation of the Ad- In compliance with the EV Mail July 3-9 & 10-16, 2017 cloban City. ministrative Order No. 1 Series of publication requirement and rrr CODE In view thereof, the temporary closure of certain portions of Iñaki Larrazabal 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice pursuant to OCRG Memo- Republic of the Philippines MERNALYN MA- (Sgd.) LAURO A. Boulevard and Malacadios Street on May 19, 2017 (Friday) from 6:00 to 10:00 is hereby served to the public that randum Circular No. 2013-1, Province of Samar P.CASTILLO, JR. SHEINNA YOGO NUÑEZ, has Guidelines in the Implementa- MUNICIPALITY OF STO. NIÑO JAH SINGH o’clock in the morning and from 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon to 6:00 o’clock in filed with this Office, a petition tion of the Administrative Order OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL Petitioner Acting Presiding Judge the evening was sought to be utilized as volleyball courts. In addition, the same for Correction of Gender from No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on RA CIVIL REGISTRAR x------x LAPC: moc is said to be utilized as a boxing court from 6:00 to 11:00 in the evening for the “MALE” to “FEMALE” in her Cer- 10172). NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION EV Mail June 26- July 2, Palarong Panlungsod. tificate of Live Birth at Palompon, SERVED TO THE PUBLIC that In compliance with the ORDER Leyte and whose parents are GINA BOTAYA SININING has publication requirement and pur- A verified petition 3-9, & 10-16, 2017 The Local Government Code of 1991, specifically Section 21 thereof, empow- Dario Cañete Nuñez and Elien filed within this office a COR- suant to OCRG Memorandum having been filed by pe- ers Local Government Units to temporarily close or open any road, alley, park or Losorata Yugo. RECTION OF GENDER FROM No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the titioner Mernalyn Majah square within its territorial jurisdiction through an ordinance. Section 21, paragraph Any person adversely af- “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Implementation of Administrative (a) and (c) of the Code provides that: fected by said petition may file his Certificate of Live Birth of GINA Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR Singh, through coun- SECTION 21. Closure and Opening of Roads. written opposition with this Office BOTAYA SININING at Caibiran, on R.A. 10172)/ Administrative sel praying that after not later than July 3, 2017. Biliran whose parents are RUFO Order No. 1, Series of 2001 (IRR (a) A local government unit may, pursuant to an ordinance, permanently or (Sgd.) ANNABELLE P. MAR- SININING and FELICISIMA on R.A. 9048). Notice is hereby due notice, publication temporarily close or open any local road, x x x falling within its jurisdiction: x QUEZ BOTAYA bearing Registry No. served to the public that AR- and hearing, judgment Municipal Civil Registrar 90-100. NULFO CHIQUITO COLLAMAR ... Continued in page 9 Name of Newspaper: EV Mail Any person adversely has filed with this office a petition be rendered declaring July 3-9, 2017 NOTICES 9 Continued from page 8 card issued by the City Government falls within the ter six (6) months from the effectivity of this Ordinance. TER IN ORMOC CITY. category; SECTION 8. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND BE IT ENACTED, by the Fourteenth Sang- x x x x, WHEREFORE, all foregoing premises consid- REGULATIONS– Within thirty (30) days from the ef- guniang Panlungsod ng Ormoc in regular session (c) Any national or local road, alley, park, or ered, on motion of SP Member Eusebio Gerardo S. fectivity of this Ordinance, the Executive Department assembled, That: square may be temporarily closed during an actual Penserga, Chairman, Committee on Public Safety, of the City Government of Ormoc shall promulgate SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be emergency, or fiesta celebrations, public rallies, x jointly seconded by SP Members Vincent L. Rama the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Ordi- known as the “Ormoc City Rainwater Ordinance of x x x , the duration of which and Mario M. Rodriguez; be it nance. 2017.” shall be specified by the local chief executive con- RESOLVED, to enact: SECTION 9. IMPLEMENTING OFFICE/AGEN- SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It cerned in a written order: x x x ORDINANCE NO. 031 CY – The Office of the City Mayor, PNP, and the TEAM is hereby declared the policy of Ormoc City that x x x x x x AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL DRIVERS office shall be principally tasked with the implementa- sustainable development shall be pursued within the This august Body believes that the request is OF PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES IN THE CITY tion of this Ordinance. context of a balanced ecology through the proper use lawful and most deserving of appropriate action. OF ORMOC TO SECURE AN IDENTIFICATION SECTION 10. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, of natural resources giving due consideration to the FOREGOING PREMISES CONSIDERED, on CARD ISSUED BY THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of protection and conservation of the environment and motion of SP Member Mario M. Rodriguez, Vice- ORMOC. this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or adapt to the impacts of climate change. Towards this Chairman, Committee on Public Properties, severally BE IT ENACTED, by the 14thSangguniangPan- invalid, other parts or provisions thereof not affected end, the City shall: seconded by SP Members Tomas R. Serafica, Ben- lungsodngOrmoc in session assembled, that: shall continue to be in full force and effect. a) Promote the proper harvesting, storage and jamin S. Pongos, Jr., Eusebio Gerardo S. Penserga, SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE – Any utilization of rainwater as a viable alternative source John Eulalio Nepomuceno O. Aparis II and Mariano known as the “PUV DRIVERS ID ORDINANCE OF Ordinance, administrative issuances or rules and of water supply primarily for non-potable use including Y. Corro; be it ORMOC CITY”. regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of domestic usage for flushing of toilets, general clean- RESOLVED, to enact: SECTION 2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION– This this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or amended ing, washing of clothes, urban agriculture, landscape ORDINANCE NO. 030 Ordinance shall apply to all drivers of Public Utility accordingly. irrigation and supplement water source for industrial, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE TEMPORARY Vehicles (PUVs) operating within the City of Ormoc, re- SECTION 12. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE – This commercial, institutional, agricultural usage; CLOSURE OF CERTAIN STREETS IN ORMOC quiring them to attend the local government-sponsored Ordinance shall take effect Fifteen (15) days after its b) Promote the proper harvesting, storage and CITY FOR THE PALARONG PANLUNGSOD ON seminar prior to the new issuance or renewal of the publication in a local newspaper of general circulation, utilization of rainwater to reduce the effects of storm MAY 19-28, 2017. identification card issued by the City Government of and posting in at least two (2) conspicuous public water peak flow and surface runoff and siltation that Be it Ordained by the Fourteenth Sangguniang Ormoc. places in Ormoc City for three (3) consecutive weeks. will contribute in the reduction or mitigation of flooding Panlungsod ng Ormoc that: SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS/ACRO- ENACTED, May 23, 2017. and reduction of erosion of canals and deposit of silt SECTION I. COVERAGE. This Ordinance shall NYMS– The following terms or acronyms used in this RESOLVED, FURTHER, that copies of this ordi- loads on local roads and non-point source pollution cover the temporary closure of certain streets on May Ordinance shall mean as follows: nance be furnished each to the City Mayor Richard I. in urban areas; 19, 2017 to May 28, 2017 from 6:00 to 10:00 o’clock in 1. Driver – a person with a validly issued profes- Gomez; the City Administrator; the Acting City Legal c) Encourage and support the adoption and the morning and from 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon to sional driver’s license who is actually driving a PUV. Officer; the City Treasurer; the City Budget Officer; development of appropriate technology related to rain- 6:00 o’clock in the evening to be utilized as Volleyball 2. Public Utility Vehicle Identification Card (PUV the OIC-City Accountant; the City Auditor; the Permits, water utilization by medium to large size commercial, courts and Boxing courts for the Palarong Panlungsod ID) – is a card issued by the City Mayor or his duly Franchising and Licensing Office; the Head, TEAM institutional and industrial establishments including 2017. Certain roads to be used are as follows: authorized representative indicating the complete Office; the City Director, Ormoc City Police Office; medium to high-end residential subdivisions which a. A portion of Iñaki Larrazabal Boulevard name of the driver with his or her picture, address, the Land Transportation Office; the LTFRB Office; the are primarily consuming high volume of freshwater; from the corner of San Pablo Street to the corner of SSS number, control number, expiry date, license OIC-City Director-DILG; and other offices concerned. d) Enact and enforce policies towards the pro- Malacadios Street; number and hot line numbers of LTO, LTFRB, PNP CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. motion of the proper harvesting, storage and use of b. A portion of Malacadios Street from the and Rescue. This card is issued to the concerned I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the rainwater. corner of Iñaki Larrazabal Boulevard to the corner of driver only after he has attended and completed the above ordinance. SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS– As used Jose Navarro Street. seminar herein below defined. Such card must be (Sgd.) MARIA ANTONIETA G. CO HAT in this Ordinance, the following terms are defined as For better guidance in the implementation of this prominently displayed inside the vehicle for all pas- (OIC – SP Secretary) follows: Ordinance, attached hereto and made an integral part sengers to see and read. Supervising Administrative Officer a. Agricultural Plantations – refer to agricultural herein is the vicinity map showing the portions of the 3. LTO – Land Transportation Office. ATTESTED: farm planting for commercial purposes; roads subject to herein closure. 4. LTFRB – Land Transportation Franchising and (Sgd.) LEO CARMELO L. LOCSIN, JR. b. Catchment surface – the collection surface Said temporary closure shall be strictly imposed Regulatory Board. Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer from which rainfall runs off; on the areas and dates specified. In this pursuit, all 5. Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) – refers to Public APPROVED: c. Communal – type or cluster type of Rainwa- public and private vehicles shall be prohibited to enter Utility Jeepneys (PUJs), multicabs buses, vans, tri- (Sgd.) RICHARD I. GOMEZ ter Catchment System (CTRCS) – type of structure or pass the affected premises. cycles and other for hire public utility vehicles used in City Mayor that would serve as common system for a group of Section II. Ratification. In the event that the the transport of passengers, except those in transit 05 Jun 2017 persons; approval and effectivity of this ordinance came belat- and trisikads. (Date) d. Filter – is the act of removing dirt or any matter edly after the subject event, this august Body hereby 6. PNP–Philippine National Police. suspended in the water by passing it through a porous ratifies the closure to be effected for said event on 7. Seminars – are lessons on road safety driv- REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS article or mass; the subject date. ing, road courtesy and discipline, traffic rules and SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD e. Gutters and downspout – to channel water Section III. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take regulations, ordinances pertaining to traffic, road traffic LUNGSOD NG ORMOC from the roof to the tank; effect immediately upon its approval subject to the injury program and other topics that may be deemed EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGU- f. Leaf screens, first flush diverters and roof compliance of the necessary posting and publication necessary. The Executive Department of the City LAR SESSION OF THE washers – components of the treatment and disinfec- requirements as provided for in the Local Government Government in cooperation with LTO, LTFRB, PNP, FOURTEENTH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD tion subsystem of the rainwater harvesting system Code of 1991. City Health Office, and other national and local agen- NG ORMOC HELD which will remove debris and dust from the captured ENACTED, May 18, 2017. cies concerned about traffic regulations shall conduct AT THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD SESSION rainwater before it goes to the tank; RESOLVED, FURTHER, to furnish copies of the seminars. HALL, g. Private Buildings – refer to structures which this ordinance one each to the City Mayor Richard I. 8. SSS – Social Security System. ORMOC CITY HALL BUILDING are not owned by the government; Gomez; the City Administrator, Vincent L. Emnas; the 9. TEAM Office – Traffic Enforcement and Man- ON MAY 23, 2017 IN LIEU OF h. Public buildings – refer to structures owned by Acting City Legal Officer, Atty. Marcelo C. Oñate; the agement Office. MAY 25, 2017 either the local or national government, including those Head, Traffic Management Unit, PNP, Ormoc City; the SECTION 4. MANDATORY PROVISIONS - PRESENT: owned by Government-Owned and Controlled Cor- OIC-Sports & Games Regulation Section, Mr. Albert a. All drivers of PUVs operating or passing thru on Leo Carmelo L. Locsin, Jr., Vice Mayor & porations (GOCCs) with or without original charters; Patrick B. Deen; the OIC-City Director, DILG, Engr. their routes in Ormoc City shall, under this Ordinance, Presiding Officer i. Rain or rainwater – drops of freshwater that fall Jeremy D. Bagares; and others offices concerned; undergo a seminar conducted every three (3) years as Rolando M. Villasencio, SP Member, as precipitation from the clouds or a type of precipita- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. a pre-requisite for a provision and renewal of the ID. Majority Floor Leader tion as a product of condensation of atmospheric I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the The PUV drivers shall be required to attend or undergo Vincent L. Rama, SP Member, Asst. water vapor that is released on the earth’s surface; above ordinance. the mentioned seminar and secure the said PUV ID Majority Floor Leader j. Rainwater Catchment System (RCS) – com- NANCY I. LOPENA as a pre-condition to driving any PUV in Ormoc City. Mario M. Rodriguez, SP Member, Presiding prises the structure and the process to maintain the (OIC – SP Secretary) b. No driver shall be allowed to drive a PUV within Officer “Pro-Tempore” system. The structure consists of the catchment area Local Legislative Staff Officer V the territorial jurisdiction of Ormoc City without first Tomas R. Serafica, SP Member (roof, platform, ground, or any surface identified), the ATTESTED: undergoing a seminar and securing the PUV ID within Benjamin S. Pongos, Jr., SP Member conveyance (gutter pipes, etc.) and the cistern (stor- (Sgd.) LEO CARMELO L. LOCSIN, JR. six (6) months from the effectivity of this Ordinance. Eusebio Gerardo S. Penserga,SP Member age or tank). The process for maintaining the system Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer SECTION 5. PUV ID AND SEMINAR FEE Nolito M. Quilang, SP Member include accessories and procedures for maintaining APPROVED: – There shall be imposed and collected from the John Eulalio Nepomuceno O. Aparis II, SP Member water quality; process to determine water adequacy (Sgd.) RICHARD I. GOMEZ driver an amount of One Hundred Philippine Pesos Minority Floor Leader and special processes which include but not limited City Mayor (Php100.00) from the driver as regulatory fee to cover Lea Doris C. Villar, SP Member, Asst. to multi-storey, mix system, multi-use design and 23 May 2017 the costs of the production of the PUV ID and the semi- Minority Floor Leader processes; (Date) nar, except that during the first calendar year of the Mariano Y. Corro, Ex-Officio SP Member k. Rainwater Harvesting – is simply defined as effectivity of this Ordinance, residents of Ormoc City Chapter President, proper capture/collection of rain water, storage and REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS shall not be collected such amount. However, in the Liga ng mga Barangay ng Ormoc use; SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD succeeding years, the City Government shall charge ON LEAVE: l. Sewerage – refers to the removal of surface LUNGSOD NG ORMOC the corresponding fee on all PUV drivers. Gregorio G. Yrastorza III, SP Member water and water matter by sewers, and is a system of EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGU- SECTION 6. BUDGET – The expenditures to PREFATORY STATEMENT sewers that conveys wastewater to a treatment plant LAR SESSION OF THE cover the implementation of all provisions of this WHEREAS, an endorsement was issued by or disposal point; FOURTEENTH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Ordinance for Calendar Year 2017 shall be provided the City Mayor dated March 13, 2017 requesting the m. Sewers – refer to a pipe or drain, usually NG ORMOC HELD through Supplemental Budget from the General Fund Sangguniang Panlungsod to enact an Ordinance that underground, used to carry off water and waste water; AT THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD SESSION of the City, or from any available funds of the City will require all newly constructed buildings to install n. Storage tanks or cistern – the container where HALL, Treasury. rainwater harvest facilities, as a requirement for the the harvested rainwater is stored. ORMOC CITY HALL BUILDING The annual fund necessary for the said imple- issuance of building and/or occupancy permit; SECTION 4. BASIC COMPONENTS OF RAIN- ON MAY 23, 2017 IN LIEU OF mentation shall be included in the yearly operations WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of 1991 WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEM (RCS) – a Rainwater MAY 25, 2017 from the General Fund of the Ormoc City Government (R.A 7160) accords every local government unit the Catchment System (RCS) is composed of five basic PRESENT: of the concerned offices. power and authority to promote the general welfare of components namely: collections system (catchment Leo Carmelo L. Locsin, Jr., Vice Mayor SECTION 7. PENAL PROVISION – The following its constituents, including the preservation and enrich- surface), conveyance system (gutters and down- & Presiding Officer unlawful acts shall be penalized as follows: ment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance spout), storage system (storage tanks), treatment and Rolando M. Villasencio, SP Member, a. Driving without a valid PUV ID, a fine of not less the right of the people to a balanced ecology; disinfection system (leaf screen, first flush diverters, Majority Floor Leader than One Thousand Philippine Pesos (Php1,000.00) WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Govern- roof washers) and drainage/sewerage system (rain- Vincent L. Rama, SP Member, Asst. or imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or ment of Ormoc to pursue within the context of a water and storm water drains). Majority Floor Leader both, at the discretion of the court, but the offender balanced ecology through the proper use of natural SECTION 5. CLASSIFICATION – Rainwater Mario M. Rodriguez, SP Member, Presiding may opt to pay a no-contest administrative fine of Five resources, giving due consideration to the protection harvesting system in Ormoc City is classified based Officer “Pro-Tempore” Hundred Philippine Pesos (Php500.00); and conservation of the environment and adapt to the on the size and its storage capacity, as follows: Tomas R. Serafica, SP Member b. Failure to display a valid PUV ID on the PUV, impacts of climate change; a. Small size RCS shall have storage capacity Benjamin S. Pongos, Jr., SP Member a fine of not less than One Thousand Philippine WHEREAS, the City Government of Ormoc of at least 200 L. Eusebio Gerardo S. Penserga,SP Member Pesos (Php1,000.00) or imprisonment of not more recognizes the need to promote the proper harvest- b. Medium size RCS shall have storage capacity Nolito M. Quilang, SP Member than three (3) months, or both, at the discretion of the ing, storage and utilization of rainwater as a viable of at least 2,000 L. John Eulalio Nepomuceno O. Aparis II, SP Member court, but the offender may opt to pay a no-contest alternative source of water supply, primarily for non- c. Large size RCS shall have storage capacity Minority Floor Leader administrative fine of Two Hundred Fifty Philippine potable use; of at least 10,000 L. Lea Doris C. Villar, SP Member, Asst. Pesos (Php250.00); WHEREAS, the proper harvesting, storage and d. Cluster – type/Communal type RCS shall have Minority Floor Leader c. Driving with an expired PUV ID, a fine of utilization of rainwater would reduce the effects of a storage capacity of at least 10,000 L. Mariano Y. Corro, Ex-Officio SP Member not less than One Thousand Philippine Pesos storm water and surface runoff and siltation, that will SECTION 6. GENERAL STATEMENTS ON MUL- Chapter President, (Php1,000.00) or imprisonment of not more than contribute in the reduction or mitigation of flooding, TIPLE UTILIZATION OF HARVESTED RAINWATER. Liga ng mga Barangay ng Ormoc three (3) months, or both, at the discretion of the soil erosion, deposit of silt loads on local road and a. To conserve water as well as energy, harvested ON LEAVE: court, but the offender may opt to pay a no-contest rivers, non-point source pollution in urban areas, and rainwater stored in tanks and cisterns should be used Gregorio G. Yrastorza III, SP Member administrative fine of Two Hundred Fifty Philippine improve the quality of surface water; as additional water for non-health purposes such as PREFATORY STATEMENT Pesos (Php250.00); WHEREFORE, FOREGOING PREMISES for toilet flushing, general cleaning, gardening, laundry, WHEREAS, the City Mayor issued an endorse- d. Using unauthorized/fake PUV ID, a fine of CONSIDERED, on motion of SP Member Rolando car washing, fire fighting, and construction. Use of ment dated February 06, 2017 to the Office of Sang- One Thousand Five Hundred (P 1,500.00) Pesos M. Villasencio, Chairman, Committee on Zoning, such stored water for drinking should be with much guniang Panlungsod, a request to enact an Ordinance and confiscation of the unauthorized/fake PUV ID, or Housing and Land Use, severally Seconded by SP caution. The Department of Health (DOH) should be for the establishment of an ID SYSTEM for drivers and imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or both, Members Vincent L. Rama, Tomas R. Serafica, Eu- the recognized agency for water quality tests needed operators of all Public Utility Vehicles that will pass at the discretion of the court, but the offender may opt sebio Gerardo S. Penserga, Nolito M. Quilang, John to warrant the potability of the stored water; by or the routes of which include the City of Ormoc; to pay a no-contest administrative fine of Seven Hun- Eulalio Nepomuceno O. Aparis II, Lea Doris C. Villar b. To reduce run off and flooding in sealed ground WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Local Govern- dred Fifty Philippine Pesos (Php750.00), but without and Mariano Y. Corro; be it surfaces, proprietors of such areas must have rainwa- ment Code of 1991 empowers local government unit, prejudice to the filing of the appropriate criminal case Ord. No. 032 ter drainage/catchment systems that should recycle particularly, “powers that are considered essential under the Revised Penal code and other special laws. RESOLVED, to enact: the run off and not create nuisance in other places; to promote the general welfare” of its constituents, The payment of the administrative fines shall ORDINANCE NO. 032 c. To increase the holdback capacity of water, whereby, requiring all drivers of Public Utility Vehicles be at the Office of the City Treasurer of Ormoc City. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPER HARVEST- in the City of Ormoc to secure an official identification The foregoing penalties shall be imposed only af- ING, STORAGE AND UTILIZATION OF RAINWA- ... Continued in page 10 10 NOTICES July 3-9, 2017

Continued from page 9 loose combustible fibers or dust are manufactured, Minority Floor Leader processed or generated warehouses where highly Lea Doris C. Villar, SP Member, Asst. DR. DOYDORA ... from P. 4 reduce run off and soil erosion, contain effluents, as combustible material is stored. Minority Floor Leader IgE. The IgE then reacts with the similar well as augment farm water supply, agricultural areas Division 4. Repair Garages Mariano Y. Corro, Ex-Officio SP Member must have ground basins or structures that should ii. Group G Occupancies are required Chapter President, proteins in fruits and vegetables. And these catch rainwater. to have a large RCS. Liga ng mga Barangay ng Ormoc trigger the condition called allergic rhinitis. SECTION 7. NON-POTABLE USE – The har- (h) Group H – Assembly other than Group I ON LEAVE: Aside from airborne allergens, triggers in- vested rain primarily in residential, commercial, indus- i. Occupancies shall include: Gregorio G. Yrastorza III, SP Member trial, institutional establishments and agricultural farms Division 1. Any assembly building with a stage PREFATORY STATEMENT clude dust, smoke, change in temperature shall be used for flushing of toilets, general cleaning, and air occupant load of less than 1000 persons in The 14th Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Ormoc (from cold to warm; or warm to cold) and washing of clothes and landscape irrigation. the building. (this Sanggunian) was in receipt of an Indorsement exposure to noxious smell. It will lead to SECTION 8. URBAN AND RURAL AGRICUL- Division 2. Any assembly building without Letter from the Office of the City Mayor dated May 16, TURE, BACKYARD AND COMMERCIAL ANIMAL stage and having an occupant load of 300 or more 2017, which was certified as urgent by the City Mayor, nasal congestion, post nasal drip, sneezing RAISING – Significant volume of water harvested persons in the building. requesting the Local Government Unit of Ormoc (LGU- and coughing. from the rain can supply the water requirement for Division 3. Stadia, reviewing stands, amusement Ormoc) for the closure and use of certain main roads in Allergies are usually treated with oral sanitation and general cleaning of urban and rural park structures not including within Group 1 or in Divi- the City. Said temporary closure was requested by the agriculture, backyard, commercial animal raising and sion 1, 2 and 3 of this group. Ormoc Fiesta Committee 2017 to be used as venue anti-histamine and/or anti-leukotrienes. crop production. ii. Group H Occupancies are required for its various activities in the promotion of the City’s Steroid can be added especially in cases SECTION 9. POTABLE USE – Unless adequate- to have a large RCS. local businesses and products along with its pursuit of severe skin and airway allergy. For sea- ly treated, filtered or boiled harvested rainwater shall (i) Group I – Assembly Occupant Load 1000 of the City’s tourism objectives. not be used for drinking. The City Health Office or the persons or More In view thereof, and for aforementioned pur- sonal allergic rhinitis, intra-nasal steroid Department of Health or its accredited laboratories i. Group I Occupancies shall be an assembly poses, the temporary closure of portions of Burgos sprays are also given. Allergy shots, also should be recognized entities for water quality tests building with a stage and an occupant load of 1000 Street and Molave Street was urgently sought from known as immunotherapy involves inject- needed to warrant potability of the stored rainwater. or more in the building. June 01 to July 15, 2017. SECTION 10. RCS AS REQUIREMENT IN THE ii. Group I Occupancies are required to have Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the ing small quantities of allergen (substance ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT FROM THE OF- a large RCS. Local Government Code of 1991, specifically Section to which a person is allergic). The shots are FICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL – The putting (j) Group J – Accessory 21 thereof, empowers the City, through this Sanggu- given regularly for a long time with the aim up of a RCS shall be a mandatory requirement in the i. Group J Occupancies shall include private nian, to temporarily close or open any road, alley, park issuance of building permits. All construction of new garage, carports, and sheds. or square within its territorial jurisdiction through an of desensitizing the person or getting the residential, commercial, industrial, institutional build- ii. Group J Occupancies are required to have ordinance, which paragraphs (a) and (c) specifically person to tolerate the allergen without de- ings, including major renovations and expansions of a small RCS. provides, to wit: veloping symptoms. This type of therapy is existing buildings, shall include an RCS. Any other occupancy not mentioned specifi- SECTION 21. Closure and Opening of Roads. cally in the foregoing sections shall be considered as (a) A local government unit may, pursuant to an effective in controlling symptoms related to Upon application of a building permit, an included in the Group which it resembles nearest as ordinance, permanently or temporarily close or open allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma and insect RCS should already be incorporated in the building determined by the Office of the Building Official. any local road, x x x falling within its jurisdiction: bite hypersensitivities. plans. The RCS design should be reviewed and ap- SECTION 12. DESIGN INTEGRATION OF THE x x x x x, proved by the Office of the Building Official. PROPER HARVESTING, STORAGE AND UTILIZA- (c) Any national or local road, alley, park, or People who have food allergies must Owners of existing residential, commercial, TION OF RAINWATER – The proper harvesting, stor- square may be temporarily closed during an actual identify and exert efforts to prevent or institutional and industrial buildings are highly encour- age and utilization of rainwater shall be integrated with emergency, or fiesta celebrations, public rallies, x avoid them. These may manifest as mild aged to set up their own RCS upon the effectivity of the proper design, construction and maintenance of x x x , the duration of which this Ordinance. drainage systems that will imitate the natural hydrology shall be specified by the local chief executive con- reactions but in some instances, these may SECTION 11. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION of the developed site. cerned in a written order: x x x cause devastating illness; in rare instances, AND ITS CORRESPONDING RCS REQUIREMENT – SECTION 13. DESIGN INTEGRATION FOR x x x x x x can be fatal. It is always best to keep our Buildings proposed for construction shall be identified ROADS, OPEN AIR PARKING AREA, RECREATION- The Ormoc City Fiesta Celebration 2017 will not according to their use or the character of its occupancy AL AND SPORTS FACILITIES INCLUDING LARGE only produce much-needed activities and events that surroundings clean by routinely cleaning and shall be classified accordingly below. Provided OPEN AREAS ON ESTABLISHMENTS – Pervious will actively spur the local economy and boost tourism our rooms, even to the most narrow corners further is the corresponding RCS requirement for the and impervious surfaces in roads, open air parking but will also continue to define the City in regards to to get rid of dust mites, or parts of dead respective occupancy classification. area, recreational and sports facilities including large once again celebrating a long-established Ormocanon Occupancy Classification and RCS require- open areas on institutions or establishments espe- tradition and in consideration of these premises, this cockroaches which can trigger allergies ment: cially in urbanized areas shall be designed to catch Sanggunian finds that the request is most deserving when inhaled. Regular cleaning and dry- (a) Group A – Residential Dwellings rainwater which will reduce storm water peak flow and of its full support and affirmative action. Further, this ing of mattresses under the sun can help i. Group A Occupancies shall be dwellings. surface runoff that will contribute to the reduction or Sanggunian finds that the request is not contrary to ii. Group A is required to have a small RCS. mitigation of local flooding and erosion of canals and law, contracts, public policy and customs and there- get rid of dust mites coupled with frequent However, developers, homeowner’s associations, of enhance the quality of surface water in urban areas. fore, as reiterated, most deserving of its meritorious changing of pillowcases, beddings and new residential building units may install a communal SECTION 14. IMPLEMENTING OFFICE – The action. blankets. For a family with allergies, it is or cluster type of RCS; in this instance, RCS is not Office of the Building Official shall be the primary FOREGOING PREMISES CONSIDERED, on required of the individual dwellings. implementing Office of this Ordinance. motion of Honorable SP Member Benjamin S. Pon- best to avoid carpets and curtains in the (b) Group B – Residential, Hotels and Apartments SECTION 15. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND gos, Jr., Chairman, Committee on Public Properties, house; and keep your pets outside your i. Group B Occupancies shall be multiple units REGULATIONS – The Office of the Building Official severally seconded by SP Members Rolando M. Vil- homes. Those with allergic rhinitis, one including boarding or lodging houses, hotels, apart- shall formulate and issue the implementing rules and lasencio, Vincent L. Rama, Mario M. Rodriguez, Tomas ment buildings, row houses, convents, monasteries regulations of this Ordinance within two (2) months R. Serafica, Eusebio Gerardo S. Penserga, Nolito M. must avoid or minimize exposure to dust, and other similar building which accommodates more from the effectivity of this Ordinance. Quilang, John Eulalio Nepomuceno O. Aparis II, Lea smoke, changes in temperature. than 10 persons. SECTION 16. PENALTY – Any person, business Doris C. Villar and Mariano Y. Corro; be it If with signs and symptoms of allergy, ii. Group B Occupancies are required to have entity or corporation found to be violating any provi- RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, to a medium RCS. sion of this Ordinance shall not be granted a Building pass and enact: you may consult your doctor, or an al- (c) Group C- Education and Recreation Permit or Occupancy Permit, whichever is applicable. ORDINANCE NO. 033 lergy specialist called an ALLERGIST. They i. Group C Occupancies shall be buildings Ord. No. 032 AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE TEMPORARY belong to a group called the Philippine used for school or day-care purposes, involving as- SECTION 17. SEPARABILITY. Any portion or CLOSURE OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY semblage for instruction, education, or recreation, provision of this Ordinance that may be declared FOR THE CONDUCT OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunol- and not classified in Group D Division 2 or Group I or ultra vires or invalid shall not nullify the rest of the TO PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND PROD- ogy (PSAAI) which celebrated the annual Group H Occupancies. provisions hereof. UCTS AND BOOST TOURISM ON THE OCCA- National Allergy Day through a “Forum ii. Group C Occupancies are required to have SECTION 18. REPEALING CLAUSE. All or- SION OF THE CITY’S FIESTA 2017. a medium RCS. dinances, rules and regulations, or parts herein in BE IT ORDAINED by the Fourteenth Sangguni- on Allergies” last July 9, 2017 in Quezon (d) Group D – Institutional conflict with or are inconsistent to the provisions of ang Panlungsod ng Ormoc, in REGULAR SESSION City. Dr. Doydora is a visiting internist- i. Group D Occupancies shall include: this ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified assembled, that: pulmonologist at OSPA, Gatchalian and Division 1. Mental hospitals, mental sani- accordingly. SECTION I. COVERAGE. This Ordinance shall taria, jails, prisons, reformatories and buildings where SECTION 19. EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance cover the temporary closure of certain streets from Ormoc Doctors’ Hospitals. personal liberties of inmates are similarly restrained. shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the completion June 01, 2017 to July 15, 2017. The roads object of Division 2. Nurseries for full-time care of of its publication. Let copies of the same be furnished the foregoing are the following: BUZZ & BYTES ... from P. 5 children under kindergarten age, hospitals, sanitaria, to all persons and offices concerned for their informa- a. The whole of Molave Street; nursing homes with non-ambulatory patients, and tion and guidance. b. A portion of Burgos Street cornered by J. Research suggests that when children similar buildings each accommodating more than ten ENACTED, May 23, 2017. Navarro Street and Malacadios Street. use toys to introduce possible scenarios persons. RESOLVED, FURTHER, to furnish copies of this For better guidance in the implementation of this Division 3. Nursing Homes for ambulatory ordinance each to the City Mayor Richard I. Gomez; Ordinance, attached hereto and made an integral part or friends, the representation of multiple patient, homes for children of kindergarten age or the City Administrator; the Acting City Legal Officer; herein is the vicinity map showing the portions of the perspectives occurs naturally. Taking on over, each accommodating more than five persons: the Planning & Development Office; the Office of roads subject to herein closure. different roles allows children the unique Provided, that Group D occupancies shall not include the Building Official; the City Engineering Office; the Said temporary closure shall be strictly imposed building used only for private or family group dwelling OIC-City Director, DILG; and other offices concerned; on the areas and date specified. In this pursuit, all opportunity to learn social skills such as process. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. public and private vehicles shall be prohibited to enter communication, problem solving, and ii. All Group D occupancies are required I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the or pass the affected premises. compassion. to have a large RCS. above ordinance. SECTION II. RATIFICATION. In the event that (e) Group E – Business and Mercantile (Sgd.) MARIA ANTONIETA G. CO HAT the approval and effectivity of this Ordinance comes i. Group E Occupancies shall include: (OIC – SP Secretary) belatedly after the subject event, this august Body PPA ... from P. 3 Division 1. Gasoline filling and service station, Supervising Administrative Officer hereby ratifies the closure to be effected for said event pagkakaron may mga sundalo gikan sa storage garages and boat storage structures where ATTESTED: on the subject date. no work is done except exchange of parts and main- (Sgd.) LEO CARMELO L. LOCSIN, JR. SECTION III. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance Philippine Army ug mga sakop sa Philip- tenance requiring no open flame, welding, or the use Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer shall take effect immediately upon its approval sub- pine Coastguard ang niayuda kanila ug of highly flammable liquids. APPROVED: ject to the compliance of the necessary posting and bantay sud sa pantalan. Sa mosunod nga Division 2. Wholesale and retail stores, office (Sgd.) RICHARD I. GOMEZ publication requirements as provided for in the Local buildings, drinking and dining establishments having City Mayor Government Code of 1991. mga buwan ug tuig, hayan makita sa pub- an occupant load of less than one hundred persons, 05 June 2017 ENACTED, May 23, 2017. liko ang padayun nga kausaban sa mga printing plants, police and fire stations, factories and (Date) RESOLVED, FURTHER, to furnish copies of pantalan dili lang sa Ormoc hasta na ang workshops using not highly flammable or combustible this ordinance one each to the City Mayor Richard I. materials and paint stores without bulk handlings. REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS Gomez; the City Administrator, Vincent L. Emnas; the obang dapit. Division 3. Aircraft hangars and open parking ga- SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Acting City Legal Officer, Atty. Marcelo C. Oñate; the Nasaksihan sa EV Mail ang pagpatu- rages where no repair work is done except exchange LUNGSOD NG ORMOC Head, Traffic Management Unit, PNP, Ormoc City; the man sa seguridad sa pantalan kay matag of parts and maintenance requiring no open flame, EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGU- OIC-Sports & Games Regulation Section, Mr. Albert welding or the use of highly flammable liquids. LAR SESSION OF THE Patrick B. Deen; the OIC-City Director, DILG, Engr. bisita mosud sa piyer kinahanglan may ii. All Group E Occupancies are required FOURTEENTH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Jeremy D. Bagares; and others offices concerned; nakasab-ong nga ID sa ilang dughan. Hasta to have a medium RCS. NG ORMOC HELD CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. nga trabahante sa arastre, naka ID sad. Ni (f) Group F – Industrial and Agro-Industrial AT THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD SESSION I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the i. Group F Occupancies shall include ice HALL, above ordinance. Paul Libres plants, power plants, pumping plants, agricultural ORMOC CITY HALL BUILDING (Sgd.) MARIA ANTONIETA G. CO HAT buildings, cold storage, and creameries, factories and ON MAY 23, 2017 IN LIEU OF (OIC – SP Secretary) QUAKE VICTIMS ... from P. 2 workshop using incombustible and non-explosive ma- MAY 25, 2017 Supervising Administrative Officer terials and storage and sales room for incombustible PRESENT: ATTESTED: lead to tetanus. and non explosive materials. Leo Carmelo L. Locsin, Jr., Vice Mayor & (Sgd.) LEO CARMELO L. LOCSIN, JR. “It is important to check if one is ii. Group F Occupancies are required to have Presiding Officer Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer suffering from internal hemorrhage or a a large RCS. Rolando M. Villasencio, SP Member, APPROVED: (g) Group G – Storage and Hazardous Majority Floor Leader (Sgd.) RICHARD I. GOMEZ tetanus infection so that necessary health i. Group G Occupancies include: Vincent L. Rama, SP Member, Asst. City Mayor intervention could be done at the soonest Division 1. Storage and handling of hazardous Majority Floor Leader 05 June 2017 time,” he said. and highly flammable material. Mario M. Rodriguez, SP Member, Presiding (Date) Division 2. Storage and handling of flammable Officer “Pro-Tempore” materials, dry cleaning plants and using flammable Tomas R. Serafica, SP Member liquids, paint stores with bulk handling, paint shops Benjamin S. Pongos, Jr., SP Member and spray painting rooms. Eusebio Gerardo S. Penserga,SP Member Division 3. Wood Working establishments, plan- Nolito M. Quilang, SP Member ning mills and box factories, shops, factories where John Eulalio Nepomuceno O. Aparis II, SP Member July 3-9, 2017 NEWS 11 MERCIES ... from P. 7 OMBUDSMAN ... from P. 3 roller on various dates in 2007 and from CEBPAC ... from P. 3 2011 to 2012. she really was paying attention. And very Betty Allado with violation of Section 3(e) No public bidding was conducted for over 104 routes spanning Asia, Australia, interested in our answers. of Republic Act No. 3019, or the “Anti-Graft any of the lease contracts and instead, the the Middle East, and USA. CEB operates Seemingly satisfied that she had made and Corrupt Practices Act”, for irregularities respondents resorted to the alternative flights out of six strategically placed hubs quite an impression on us, she then pound- in the procurement of consultancy services method of shopping. in the Philippines: Clark, Davao, Kalibo, ed on Lola’s door with all the vigor that her in 2012. The respondents failed to show a single Cebu, Iloilo and Manila. imperiousness could muster, as if she were Included as co-accused are members BAC resolution or minutes of the BAC meet- Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in demanding the Maute rebels to come out or of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), ing to justify the procurement. the Philippine air transportation indus- else. She muttered impatiently under her namely: Jaime Alisasis, Ramil Jayma, Mari- Furthermore, the Ombudsman has try, offering its low-cost services to more breath why on earth Lola locked her door. etta Nonan, Ramon Capanang, Carmencita ordered the filing of graft cases before the destinations and routes with higher flight (I thought I saw some flames coming out of Bari, Andres Serue, Raymond Franco, Jor- Sandiganbayan against three Tigbauan, Il- frequency within the Philippines than any her nostrils, but most probably I was just nalito Allado, Hilario Cabangon. oilo executives for their involvement in the other airline. seeing things.) Very condescendingly, as if Noel Bryan Tuling, the manager of JK anomalous procurement of second-hand For bookings and inquiries, guests taking pity on the suffering we were about Engineering and Design and Consultancy tractors in 2009. can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call to be subjected in the visit, she advised us to Services (JK Engineering), was also included Facing trial before the anti-graft court the reservation hotlines (+632)7020-888 or be patient with Lola since Lola was “baliw”. in the indictment before the Sandiganbayan. for violation of Section 3 (e) of Republic Act (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be She then walked away. In 2012, the municipality of Banisilan No. 3019 are former Mayor Excelsior Torres, found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPa- I was interiorly shaken when I entered became the beneficiary of the “Sagana at municipal agriculturist Eugenia Sayson and cificAir) and Facebook pages. Lola’s unit. I had begun to understand Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat” program of the market supervisor George Tinguban. Guests may also download the Cebu that Lola was around someone who didn’t national government and was granted the Likewise, the Ombudsman ordered Pacific official mobile app on the App Store regard her the same way we did and amount of PHP7 million for its implemen- the two-month suspension of Sayson and and Google Play. (PR) wondered what other sort of abuses she tation. Tinguban after they were found guilty of 4TH DEO ... from P. 14 received from this woman the rest of the Allado, et. al. facilitated the procure- misconduct. cisco C. Gonzalez also explained that the time. Thankfully, Lola was her old self the ment of consultancy services for the water Ombudsman probe showed that 4 projects that have not been started yet last time we met her. We again laughed and project. the municipality of Tigbauan purchased include the Pagsanga-an Flood Control learned from each other. We soon found However, the respondents failed to two second-hand Ford tractors worth Project, two Albuera-Burauen Road Proj- out that she was the ignoble sister-in-law present proof that they complied with the PHP1,873,928.58 in 2009. ects, and the Alegria Bridge. Only the two (ISIL) and Lola gestured that the lady was requirements of RA No. 9184, or the “Gov- The three respondents accepted and Albuera-Burauen Roads among these 4, “baliw” by waving her two hands in circles ernment Procurement Reform Act”. facilitated the full payment for the machines have not bid out yet. Nonetheless, bid- near her head. The feeling was clearly mu- Likewise, the Ombudsman has found without testing the hydraulic spool valves. ding has already been scheduled on June tual. That fact was a source of a good laugh former Mabini, Bohol Mayor Esther Fos- The tractors turned out to be defective 26. These two road projects pertain to the for all of us and we continued our gossip tanes-Tabigue guilty of grave misconduct and had to be repaired in order to be func- 1.71-kilometer road at the Albuera side and in whispers. It was good, albeit innocently for allowing four illegal “tupadas (cockfight- tional and serviceable. the 2.3-kilometer road at the Burauen side, conspiratorial fun. ing)” in 2013 and 2014, exacerbated by her At the same time, the Ombudsman has with an approximate budget of 143 million Pretty soon the meeting had to end whimsical refusal to renew the license of an ordered the suspension of Matag-ob, Leyte pesos and 100 million pesos, respectively. earlier than we had wanted. After all, we existing cockpit operator. Mayor Agustin Pedrano, Sr. after he was Some aspects of these projects however, were painfully aware that someone was In a 15-page decision, Ombudsman found guilty of simple misconduct. may still be adjusted depending on the rock timing our stay. When we went out of the Conchita Carpio Morales imposed on The suspension for one month and one excavation to be done at the sites. door, planning to pay our respects to the Tabigue the penalty of dismissal from the day came after a probe found that Pedrano As of May 31, 34.53% of the 2017 proj- ISIL before we left, we realized she was service with forfeiture of all her retirement used the municipality’s Nissan Urvan with- ects have already been accomplished. This nowhere to be found. We then headed to the benefits and perpetual disqualification from out any supporting documents. is higher than the contract goal of 28.77% gate fearing she didn’t want to be disturbed holding public office. On August 26, 2013, members of the this month. anymore. And just when we were opening However, in view of Tabigue’s separa- Inter-Agency Oplan Red Plate Task Force in For the month of June, the Department the gate, she made her second apparition – tion from the service, the penalty is con- Ormoc City apprehended the vehicle driven has set an accomplishment goal of 45%, a and she was definitely no Lady of Fatima. vertible to a fine equivalent to her one-year by administrative aide Ramelito Parac. target the Leyte Fourth DEO is confidently Nope, after all, she caught us “red- salary. On board as passengers were Pedrano, convinced to achieve especially since sec- handed” leaving without even the decency In the related criminal complaint, Tab- his wife and family. tion chiefs and contractors are reminded to say goodbye to her. Didn’t she see us igue also faces indictment before the San- When asked for a copy of the driver’s and monitored to conduct weekly inspec- opening the gate, and we never even diganbayan for four counts of violation of trip ticket, the respondents failed to pres- tions at the sites to make sure there is bothered to look for her? There’s a door, Presidential Decree 449, or the “Cockfight- ent one. genuine progress. If ever there may still be you should’ve knocked! Is this how you ing Law of 1974”, and violation of Section The Ombudsman has also ordered the problems, the appropriate measures will do things – you are welcomed like decent 3(j) of Republic Act No. 3019. filing of five counts of violation of Section be strictly taken pursuant to Department guests and you sneak out like thieves? Don’t The case arose from a complaint filed 8 of Republic Act No. 6713, or the “Code of Order 102 Series of 1988, re: Calibrated do that to me or anyone else ever again you by Danilo Du, the town’s cockpit franchisee Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Actions on Contracts with Negative Slip- understand? Sige, umalis na kayo!” since 2009. Officials and Employees”, against Sulu pages. That was the end of the rope for me. Tabigue was alleged to have arbitrarily Vice Gov. Abdusakur Tan for failure to file (PR) As we were out of earshot I said, “What a refused to renew Du’s license to operate a his Statement of Assets Liabilities and Net OWWA ... from P. 14 disgusting creature.” cockpit in 2014 despite substantial compli- Worth (SALN). One of my friends asked me, “Why do ance with the requirements. Likewise facing the same charges for conducted a brief orientation of the available programs and services their agency have for you say that?” The respondent also allowed the con- two counts are Maimbung, Sulu Mayor I said, “Don’t you realize that the Gos- duct of illegal tupadas in violation of P.D. OFWs. Samier Abubakar Tan and for five counts The highlight of this year’s celebration pel this morning was about the hypocrisy 449 which requires that cockfighting events Lugus, Sulu Mayor Al-Zhudurie Asmadun. of the Pharisees who paraded their piety for charitable purposes must support a was a competition entitled “Dancesports for Records from the Ombudsman showed the Chandeliers”, which was participated by outside but were full of wickedness inside? national, not merely local, fund raising cam- that Vice Gov. Tan failed to file his SALN three OFCs from Borongan, Tomas Oppus and Didn’t she hear the priest’s homily this paign approved by the President to be held from 2007 to 2011. Guiuan Eastern Samar. morning? She was right there in front, pi- in a licensed cockpit, park or playground. Meanwhile, Samier failed to file his The competition was open to all OFC- ously folding her hands.” Moreover, the Ombudsman has ordered SALN for 2010 and 2011 and Asmadun did members ages 40 years old and above. Each My friend meekly answered, “Well, the filing before the Sandiganbayan of mul- not file any SALN from 2010 to 2014. OFC were to be represented by a male and maybe she needs a visit herself.” tiple charges of graft against former Misamis On the other hand, the Ombudsman female member. The participants need to dance Well... yes. Oriental governor and now Cagayan de Oro has ordered the filing of charges against to a pre-determined ballroom music and the His reply gave me pause, and I imme- City Mayor Oscar Moreno for the lease of two officials of the Bureau of Internal Rev- pair who can perfectly execute the dance will be hailed winners by the judges. diately knew where it was going. She’s one heavy equipment without conducting any enue (BIR) assigned at the Revenue District of those in the peripheries, too. public bidding. To have a fair and square judging of win- Office (RDO) 29 in Manila. ners, Ms. Zenia Dulce, a UPVTC PE Professor I also quickly realized that he was right, Moreno and seven others are facing six Group Supervisor Nora Halamani and but I just wasn’t willing to fully admit it. Not counts of violation of Section 3(e) of Repub- chaired the board of judges along with Ms. Mary Revenue Officer III Abolais Ampa are fac- Catherine O. Pastor, OIC-Regional Director of yet. Darn it – how can someone so mean be lic Act No. 3019. ing charges of direct bribery and violation OWWA RWO 8, and Ms. Ma. Rosario Achazo, in the same peripheries as such nice people Standing as Moreno’s co-accused are of Section 7 (d) of Republic Act No. 6713. Help Desk Officer from Pinabacdao, Western as Lola? In fact, I wanted to resist the idea members of the Bids and Awards Commit- In its resolution dated June 30, 2017, the Samar. so much I managed to quip, “Well, I can ask tee (BAC) Patrick Gabutina, Elsie Lopoy, Ombudsman conducted inquest proceed- After a thorough deliberation by the a psychiatrist to visit her.” Rolando Pacuribot, Divina Bade, Cancio ings against the two BIR officials who were judges the winners were awarded, as follows: But a few more steps, I had to accept Guibone, Leemar Tinagan and Elmer Wabe. entrapped on June 29, 2017 by agents of the 3rd runner up were contenders from Giporlos a fact that was as clear as day: I was now The Ombudsman also found Moreno, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). OFWs and Beneficiaries Association, 2nd prize like her. By putting her in the category of Lopoy, Pacuribot, Wabe, Tinagan et. al. According to the complaint, the two winners were from Tomas Oppus OFW and Families Association and the grand prize win- the disgusting, I was now in that same guilty of grave misconduct, serious dis- respondents demanded PHP400,000 in cash category. What a sad thing: many times we honesty and conduct prejudicial to the best ner were contenders from Balangiga OFW and “for the boys” in exchange for approved Beneficiaries Association. don’t realize that we who think ourselves interest of the service and ordered their and signed BIR payment forms. very much within the Church are in reality dismissal from the service. Raffle of minor and major prizes also added Halamani and Ampa were tasked to joy and excitement to the activity. Ms. Emilia T. in its peripheries. The dismissal order carries the accessory handle the tax liabilities of Dealco Farms, Oprino from Tunga, Leyte was the lucky winner But with acceptance comes hope. penalties of perpetual disqualification from Inc. and demanded the payment of mon- of the grand prize flat screen LED TV while Ms. Thankfully, the source of hope is clear. holding public office, cancellation of eligibil- ey in exchange for the forms which the Jocel Valladolid from Tacloban City brought “Blessed are the merciful for they shall ity, forfeiture of retirement benefits and bar taxpayer needed to submit to the bank. home the 2nd prize, a washing machine. obtain mercy.” It’s the very same idea that from taking the civil service examination. They were arrested by the NBI after The celebration concluded with the award- brought me to the coolest and funniest Records of the case showed that More- receiving the bribe money inside the ing of Certificate of Appreciation to the partners, octogenarian I’ve ever met. Only now I no, et. al. approved and facilitated the pay- third floor of the BIR office in Intramuros, sponsors and guests who in one way or another understand better how much more deeply I ment of PHP1,414,179.40 for the lease of fuel Manila. (PR) contributed to the success of the 2017 Migrant still need to understand that word “mercy”. tankers, trailer trucks and vibratory road Workers’ Day celebration. (PR) 12 CLASSIFIEDS July 3-9, 2017

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Ad space available July 3-9, 2017 NEWS 13 CIVIC ... from P. 1 EDC ... from P. the unified and central- ous rescue units were dis- 1 ized distribution. “Maayo patched, including a team ning gibuhat ni Mayor,” said to Kananga which is helping cooling tower damage,” Warren O. Chu of the RCOB. in the rescue and research the statement read. The The Rotary Club of Or- retrievals. TGPP is Leyte’s oldest geo- moc Bay, in cooperation with Evacuation of the vic- thermal power plant. the Rotary Club of Ormoc, tims to safer areas was also Three plants, on the then did a unified distribu- done by Saturday, after the other hand, could already tion of relief goods by Satur- City Disaster Risk Reduction be operational “in 7 to 10 day and Sunday. The goods, Management Office here days”, and ready to supply coming from various sources, finished assessment of gov- an aggregate of 317 MW. were reported to the city first ernment infrastructures that These are the LGPP Unit 2 before getting dispatched. can safely harbor them. which can generate 35MW, Troy Bumagat of the A priority, said Tolibao, the Malitbog 1 and 2 with RCO said that there was also are the 34 families in Brgy. around 150MW, and the a joint distribution with the Milagro as they were just Upper Mahiao with 132MW. RC of Kankabato and Shel- camped out on the roadside Meanwhile, residents in Members of the Rotary Club of Ormoc and the Rotary Club of Ormoc Bay pose for posterity after terBox for the distribution of near their collapsed houses. Ormoc City are hopeful that Aqua Boxes to help villages In Brgy. Lake Danao, power would be restored going the rounds of distributing relief goods on a wet Satruday. They are here with councilor with water supply problems, which is within a protected soon, after the National Grid Vincent Rama and Engr. Herme Serafica. Also with them are their children who also helped also on Sunday. area, the affected residents Corporation of the Philip- in the distribution. However, a heavy rain have been evacuated to safer pines, together with the local halted the relief distribution grounds but will have to bear power utility Leyte Electric at 3:00 PM of Saturday. The with the cold and the rain Cooperative V, said it was Bongbong confident they have distributors were advised with only tarpaulins to shel- working to transmit power to wait for better weather ter them from the elements. to the region from Cebu. because the roads could be The Shelter Box, a hu- As of this report, six enough evidence against Leni dangerous. manitarian organization that towns in Leyte now have Ciriaco Tolibao, city di- provides temporary shelters, been energized. Enjoying ORMOC CITY – Ex-senator res-Gomez. Rep. Lucy Tor- epicenter by Phivolcs, after saster risk reduction man- helped the residents to put up regular and stable power Ferdinand “Bongbong” res-Gomez said that Marcos their investigation showed agement officer, said the their tents as of this report. are the towns of Tabango, Marcos Jr. said that the has always been there to that this was where the dispatch of emergency relief The City Social Welfare San Isidro, and Villaba. En- preliminary conference on help Ormoc and Leyte, not ground moved by more by the City Government was and Development Office, on ergized on the afternoon his electoral protest versus only during calamities. “I than one meter upward, swift. the other hand, have finished of July 8 were the towns sitting vice-president Leni remember when I was a and around one half meter In a reporting at the inci- validation of the totally and of Matag-ob, Kananga and Robredo is scheduled this new congresswoman, Sena- sideward. dence command center held partially damaged houses. Palompon, albeit on a “ro- coming Tuesday at 11:30 in tor Bongbong was among Phivolcs representatives at 10:00 in the evening of They have documented 536 tational basis” of 4 and 6 the morning. those who gave us class- who were on site brought July 6, it was learned that the totally damaged houses hours. “Actually that is the room buildings,” she said. the Gomezes, Marcos and City immediately dispatched and 62 partially damaged NGCP’s statement as start… doon namin maipa- Marcos, on the other company to the area where shelter kits to areas that could in the 12 affected villages of 10AM of Sunday, July 9, paliwanag kun ano ba talaga hand, thanked the two for houses were badly dam- states that “testing is cur- be reached safely considering consisting of Cabaon-an, ang proof namin doon sa their support for his candi- aged. One wall of the house rently ongoing at NGCP’s it was already dark. Tongonan, Milagro, Danao, mga ebidensiya na natang- dacy in 2016. moved leftward show- Fatima Ebcas, who re- Cabintan, Gaas, Liberty, Ormoc Substation before gap naming,” he said, add- Mayor Richard Gomez, ing the movement of the ported in behalf of Tolibao Bagong, Nueva Vista, Que- allowing power to flow ing they find the claim that on the other hand, said he ground. They added that the that night, said that the vari- zon Jr., San Jose and Hugpa. through the Tabango-Or- moc bypass line, which was they are fishing for evidence was happy to welcome the condition of the soil was still completed yesterday. Once is hilarious. party to Ormoc and was unstable and warned them KILLED ... from P. 1 testing is successful, Samar, “Hindi kami naghanap thankful for their assistance against passing a shorter anak niya,” he said. bath when the earthquake Leyte, Biliran, and Bohol ng ebidensiya. May 10 for his constituents. He also route to Kananga, Leyte be- “And then, may nariring struck. Known for her con- will receive power from palang, andami nang tu- noted that Luzon, Visayas cause the roads were “high siya na mga nagsasalita, so servativeness, the congress- Cebu.” matawag, lumapit at pu- and Mindanao were repre- risk.” gumapang sila dun palabas woman laughed at recalling munta sa amin,” he said, sented by the trio. In Kananga, Leyte, the unti-unti hanggang nakala- how she had to grope to DSWD give with these people bringing Among the beneficiaries trio inspected the collapsed bas sila.” find her pants before go- the evidences to them. This of the group’s financial assis- 3-storey building. Present Store cashier Mariane ing out. survivors has been going on for the tance were the survivors of to meet them were Mayor Superales, on the other Water and resettlement last year,” adding that it has the two earthquake fatalities Rowena Codilla and her hand, told reporters just Mayor Gomez said that assistance been 13 months since the and two victims who were husband, ex-mayor Elmer lifted her fate to God. Ormoc’s biggest problems elections and the evidences seriously injured. The assis- Codilla. It was noted that TACLOBAN CITY She said she was inside came to fore with the earth- (PNA) - Department keep coming. It is volumi- tance for Jerry Movilla who the building was the only the building along with a quake. These are the need of Social Welfare and nous already, he said, that died in Kananga, Leyte was one damaged in the vicinity mother and two children. for resettlement and water. Development(DSWD) Re- some they will just not use received by his wife, Merlina and that its collapse was due They used a cellphone to Two days before the gional Director Restituto anymore. Pacquiao, and the assistance to “poor construction.” One guide rescuers to where quake, city councilor Bennet Macuto said Saturday the Marcos said that he is for Rhissa Rosales’ survivors person was killed in the col- they were located. Pongos Jr. has asked radio agency had provided buri- confident that they have was received by Michael lapsed building and 8 others In Ormoc City, Rhissa to announce that the city al assistance to the family evidence to prove their suit, Mistula. The three gave each rescued.Two cars, one still Rosales, 19, of Sitio Wel- was looking for at least 30 of the two casualties of the “that is why in all our mo- of the survivors envelops with a temporary plate, come, Brgy. Cabaon-an, hectares, whether in one big 6.5 magnitude earthquake tions we always urge for a with undisclosed amounts. remained pinned down by died after a concrete wall parcel or separate parcels that hit Kananga and Or- speedy resolution.” Other recipients were the rubble. fell on her. However, neigh- of land, for relocation pur- moc City on Thursday. Marcos was here with Julia Monares who was Back to Ormoc, Marcos bors said she managed to poses. “NHA has the money Macuto said the agency Mindanao House Rep. An- severely injured in the 3-sto- and company visited two protect her 5-month old for houses,” said Pongos, gave PHP38,000 burial as- ton Lagdameo and his first rey building that collapsed remaining patients at the child who was pulled to “what we need is the land.” sistance and additional safety by her parents. The city’s problem with cousin former Rep. FM Ro- which was received by her Ormoc District Hospital PHP5,000 cash to the family mualdez, to condole with husband Leonides Sebaya who were victims of the Meanwhile, this is the its water supply was also of Gerry Movilla, a 4Ps ben- first calamity to test Ormoc magnified with the power the July 6 earthquake vic- and mother Lea Atson. earthquake. There was a eficiary from Kananga town tims. The three, together with comic moment when former Mayor Richard Gomez’s blackout that resulted from that died in the earthquake. mettle in handling a crisis. the quake. Ormoc has 29 Marcos and company the Gomezes, also went to Rep. Romualdez condoled “As for his children, were warmly welcomed into barangay Tongonan to do the wrong patient. Nonethe- He drew admiration from electric pumps but only 10 we will check if what other Ormoc by Mayor Richard a site inspection. Tongonan less, the wrong patient also residents for immediately has ready standby genera- assistance they need that Gomez and Rep. Lucy Tor- has been identified as the was given a gift. convening the City Disaster tors. 15 percent of the city’s the agency can provide to Risk Reduction Manage- water supply comes from them,” Macuto said. ment Council and stayed up the Ahag Filtration Gallery, The DSWD also provid- late to monitor the situation. which has to be shut off ed PHP5,000 cash assistance An incident reporting was when heavy rains occur as it and burial assistance to the called by 10:00 Pm of July 6. could not cope with muddy family of Riza Rosales, the Mayor Gomez said he water. The mud in the water lone casualty from Ormoc was caught by the earth- was also made worst by the City. quake while signing docu- landslides up the mountain. About 80 people were ments in the mayor’s of- As an immediate solu- reported injured by the fice. Together with 7 other tion, the City is already in tremor. people, they ducked under the process of having the “Tents are already dis- his table and stayed there Ahag Filtration Gallery tributed to the affected lo- until the quaking stopped. improved. However, Mayor cal government units for Then, they ran outside. Gomez is looking at getting them to distribute it to the “Nagkasya kaming walo il- Ormoc’s future water sup- affected families including alim sa table ko,” he recalls. ply from the 138-hectare non-food items like malong, Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, Lake Danao which could blanket, mats and food on the other hand, said she meet the city’s future water packs for the need of the had just finished taking a demand for at least 25 years. families” said Macuto. “We will ensure to pro- vide all the needs of the Always ready to give a helping hand. (L-R) Mayor Richard Gomez, councilor Goito Yrastorza, victims,” said Macuto. the recipient, councilor Vince Rama, ex-Sen. Bongbong Marcos, Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, ex-Rep. FM Romualdez and Cong. Anton Lagdameo. 14 NEWS July 3-9, 2017 DPWH Leyte Fourth DEO speeds up 2017 projects RDC Eastern Visayas endorsed

IN A press conference last Bridge widening is bound June 8, District Engineer to be finished on August P2.3-B Rapid Growth project Lino Francisco C. Gonza- this year. It was also added lez discussed the current that as much as possible, the TACLOBAN CITY – The established as an interna- Oriental, Davao del Norte, small enterprises in com- status of the projects of work for this project should Regional Development tional financial institution and Davao del Sur in Davao modity value chains with the Department of Pub- be done at night for lesser Council in Eastern Visayas in 1977 as one of the major Region; and North Cota- comparative advantage, lic Works and Highways commuter inconvenience. endorsed the implementa- outcomes of the 1974 World bato, Maguindanao, Sultan market demand, growth (DPWH) Leyte Fourth Dis- For 2017 on the other tion of $94-million agricul- Food Conference. The total Kudarat and Saranggani in potential and good back- trict Engineering Office hand, DPWH Leyte Fourth ture development project to project funding includes a SOCCSKSARGEN. ward linkages. (DEO). It was summarized District Engineering Office be implemented in selected $27.1-million counterpart of Nierras said the Na- In Eastern Visayas, that in 2016, there were has a 1,892,289,000.00-peso provinces in Eastern Vi- the government. tional Economic Develop- among the crops and com- 63 projects with a total budget for 81 projects ex- sayas and in all regions in According to Cynthia ment Authority requires the modities included in the budget of approximately cluding the additional 236 Mindanao. Nierras, regional director of endorsement of the different initial priority list are cacao, P778,143,000.00 excluding public school classrooms, In a full council meeting the Department of Trade and regional development coun- coffee, processed fruits and the construction of school health-related projects, and on June 27, RDC-EV strongly Industry (DTI) in Eastern Vi- cils where the project will nuts and coconut coir and buildings, health-related farm-to-market roads. This endorsed the implementa- sayas, among the provinces be implemented before the oil. projects, and farm-to-mar- is the highest budget for tion of Rural Agro-Industrial included in the implemen- final government approval “RAPID Growth objec- ket roads. Leyte Fourth DEO ever Partnership for Inclusive tation are Northern Samar, in August this year. tives are in line with the Among these projects, since. Out of these 81 proj- Development and Growth Leyte and Southern Leyte. The project, to be imple- Duterte administration’s 96.34% have already been ects, 65 are ongoing, 12 have (RAPID Growth) project Also in the RAPID mented over a six-year pe- economic agenda, which accomplished while the been completed, and 4 have aimed to “sustainably in- Growth map are Agusan riod between 2018 to 2023, aims at promoting produc- remaining 3.66% is due to not started yet. crease the incomes of small del Norte, Agusan del Sur will have three components tive rural enterprises and the Anilao Bridge widening The 12 projects that farmers and unemployed and Surigao del Sur in – value chain development, value chain development; project, which encountered have been completed are rural women and men across Caraga Region; Misamis productive investments and increasing competitiveness some problems because of relatively smaller projects selected value chain.” Oriental, Bukidnon and La- project management. and ease of doing business; the deficiency of basic utili- while the ongoing 65 proj- The $94-million (rough- nao del Norte in Northern The development ob- investing in human capital ties such as electricity and ects comparatively have a ly P2.3-billion) project will be Mindanao; Zamboanga del jective of the project, ac- and innovative technolo- water. However, a request greater budget and a larger funded by the International Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay cording to Nierras, is to gies; and matching skills for suspension has already work scope. DE Lino Fran- Fund for Agricultural Devel- and Zamboanga del Sur provide “strategic enabling development with private been issued for this project. opment (IFAD), a specialized in Zamboanga Peninsula; conditions” for the sus- sector demand,” says Nier- Instead of July, the Anilao see 4TH DEO p. 11 agency of the United Nations Compostela Valley, Davao tained growth of micro and ras. By Elmer Recuerdo

SANGYAW AWARDEE 2017 for visual arts, (L) Dante Enage, holds his 5th Solo Exhibit on June 29-July 7 in partnership with K-Box Studio, and with him cutting the rib- bon to his exhibit is Tacloban City Councilor Evangeline Esperas (Center-L) and guests. Aside from being known for his tuba paintings and portraits of President Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President Leni Robredo and Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez, Dante also uses acrylic paint as a medium for his artworks. He also makes circle paintings, which symbolizes continuity, PADAYON means continue or move on in our local dialect. “This exhibit is my personal expression, a visual diary of my artistic journey. In this exhibit I have started to break myself from Supertyphoon Yolanda, which has been my focused theme in the past four years. I have reached a turning point, and I am evolving as an artist. Padayon, also because I want to keep inspiring the young and aspiring artists.” By Tonette Marticio DAR-8 turns over most expensive project OWWA RWO 8 celebrates ALMAGRO, SAMAR – At said, “I believe develop- mak disclosed that not only reform community, would 2017 Migrant Workers’ Day P72-million, the 12.7-ki- ment and progress (in this farmers and fishermen’s continue to improve. Students from Tacloban lometer farm-to-market island paradise munici- products could be easily Meanwhile, Regional OVERSEAS WORKERS Wel- fare Administration Regional Central Institute of Techni- road turned over here re- pality) is so near for us to transported now, but these Director Sheila Enciso ex- Welfare Office VIII (OWWA cal Studies Incorporated also cently by the Department achieve”. once remote areas could plained the reason why RWO 8) celebrated its an- offered free massage to the of Agrarian Reform (DAR) According to her, the already be penetrated in the the cost of the project was nual Migrant Workers’ Day participants while they enjoy makes it the most expen- Almagrohanon had long delivery of other govern- so high was because of the or “Araw ng Pasasalamat” last watching and listening to the sive single infrastructure been dreaming for a road ment services as well. excavations that took place June 1 at the Eastern Visayas program. project this agency has ever that would cross this island. About 8,000 residents in the opening of the road. State University Auditorium, Information caravan on implemented in Eastern Further, Association of in these areas with 450 The cost was shared by Tacloban City. A fun-filled membership promotion was Visayas. Barangay Captains Presi- agrarian reform beneficia- the LGU and the national and exciting day was cel- also conducted to help the DAR Undersecretary dent Jenesa Tomamak said ries (ARBs) are expected government thru a loan ebrated to give recognition to participants be aware and Sylvia Mallari led the inau- “mararating na natin mula to benefit from this project. from the Asian Develop- the contribution of the OFWs fully informed of the new guration and turnover of puno hanggang dulo na To the unending thanks ment Bank. to the country and the com- programs and services offered the said project in this is- hindi dumadaan sa kara- from the Almagrohanon, Thus, Enciso reminded munity to which they belong. by OWWA. The participants The celebration was at- in attendance were also en- land-municipality to the lo- gatan”, as villagers used Mallari’s response was, the recipients to maintain tended by a total of 601 OFWs couraged to apply for the cal government unit (LGU), to travel around the island “Salamat sa pagbibigay sa it in good condition for 10 and beneficiaries from all over Education for Development a day after she turned over through the sea that sur- amin ng pagkakataon na years. Otherwise, the loan the region. Scholarship Program, which a similar project in another rounds it using a motor- kayo ay aming mapagling- portion comprising 40 per- The agency also invited the agency is now offering island-municipality in this boat. kuran. Sa amin ang karan- cent of the total cost will Philippine Red Cross Leyte- to incoming freshmen and province. With this more than galan na makapaglingkod likewise be shouldered by Chapter for a bloodletting for those who are currently Mayor Kathleen Pru- 12-kilometer road pass- sa inyong lahat.” the LGU. (PR) activity to add more meaning enrolled in any 4- to 5-year denciado in her acceptance ing through the barangays With this road, no place to this momentous celebration. baccalaureate course. of the project implemented of Poblacion, Malobago, is isolated anymore, Mallari EV MAIL After a thorough evaluation Philhealth-RO 8 also under the second phase of Roño, Tonga-Tonga, Lu- added, and hoped quality and examination, some 19 joined the celebration and the Agrarian Reform Com- nang, Talahid, Costa Rica-I of life in this town, identi- Telefax No. (053) 561-0809 / participants qualified for blood Email: [email protected] see OWWA p. 11 munities Project (ARCP-II) and Costa Rica-II, Toma- fied as a special agrarian donation.