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PPI’s 2015 Civic Journalism Community Press Awards, Best in Fisheries Reporting-Weekly Listen to EV Mail sa Radyo! VOL. 19 NO. 02 ORMOC CITY P 15.00 at the newsstands FEBRUARY 5-11, 2018 Monday to Friday 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 Ormoc Siglaro Elites is EVRAA Meet 2018 overall champion!

By Dailyn Cabarse

CALBAYOG CITY – Ormoc’s delegation, the Siglaro Elites, ruled this year’s Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet held on Febru- ary 1-10, 2018 at Calbayog City, bringing home the “overall champion” trophy. The NorthWest Samar State University (NWSSU) oval was filled with deafening cheers as Rhodora V. Sison, the EVRAA 2018 Chairman of the Game Re- sults, Records and Documenta- tion Committee, announced the overall and final results during the closing ceremonies of the an- nual games.

see EVRAA p. 12

EVRAA 2018 OVERALL CHAMPION IS THE ORMOC SIGLARO ELITES OF “THE CITY OF BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE”. From left to right – DepEd Regional Director Ramir Uytico, Ormoc Schools Division Superintendent Manuel Albaño, Ormoc Division Sports Coordinator Noel Labaniego, and Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino during the awarding of the EVRAA 2018 Meet overall champion. (Photo: Jennifer Sumagang) PAO forensic consultant’s credentials a sham?

CLAIMS THAT the forensic con- Erfe got his credentials from the given to a cat and another to A multitude of forensic ex- sultant of the Public Attorney’s organizations and “companies” a prisoner. Both were used in perts in the country are now ask- Office (PAO) erred in his autopsy created by a certain Dr. Robert the course of the investigation ing how credible are the works of findings on children vaccinated Louis O’ Block. On August 2017, to check on the regularity of Erfe given such information on with Dengvaxia are leading to O’Block figured in an appar- O’Block’s certifications. Erfe also the persons from whom he earned suspicions that he is a sham. ent murder-suicide, killing his attended and posted on his social his titles in forensics. “Hindi po Perceptions that Dr. Erwin girlfriend and himself. Prior to media accounts seminars and kayang matutunan ang autopsy Erfe, who linked the deaths of said incident, his company was trainings he supposedly attended sa pag attend ng lecture at pag 14 children to Dengvaxia, is a dubbed as a “credential mill” with yet another expert, Herb attend ng workshop maski na bogus forensic expert are even while O’Block was named the MacDonnell. A quick check on mag attend ka ng workshop ng bolstered by reports that he has “Emperor of Junk Science” by the MacDonell’s background showed isang taon. When we lecture on questionable credentials. A fact Washington Post. a conviction over sexual assault autopsies, we usually stress on check made on Erfe’s credentials Among the exposes made charges and identified as a “Fo- showed several intriguing results. were the “forensic” credentials rensic Fraud”. see PAO p. 12 SWU PHINMA goes beyond medicine

ORMOC CITY – Southwestern University PHINMA in Cebu City, traditionally known for its outstanding medical and allied health programs, launched seven non-medical courses through STERLING “Down the Rabbit Hole”, a night INSURANCE CO., INC of magic and boundlessness held RICE NO LIMIT!!! at Sal’s Resto and Bar this city “We go further to ... and more Filipino favorites in 27 January 2018. The intimate serve you better” event was attended by 90 senior MILAGRINA high school students from dif- For your non-life insurance ferent schools in the entire Leyte needs, visit us at: RESTAURANT province. Door 486 now with a better and The exclusive launch fea- Lilia Avenue, Cogon fresher ambiance. tured a whimsical performance of acrobats, stilt walkers, and Ormoc City, Leyte Located at jugglers from Jumping Jack Ac- Telefax: (053) 561-0750 Dr. Gatieh Nacario, Vice President for Academic Affairs of SWU PHINMA, 134 Real St., robats, and remarkable improve as he speaks before students from all over Leyte regarding the university’s Ormoc City see SWU PHINMA p. 11 new course offerings, during its launch in Ormoc last January 27, 2018. 2 NEWS February 5-11, 2018

DPWH Leyte 4th DEO signs P4.6 billion project for Ormoc infra development Philips lights up the streets of Ormoc City

ORMOC CITY – The De- ture projects include widen- ORMOC CITY – Philips, Philips, a Dutch tech- partment of Public Works ing of bridges, construction together with LGU-Ormoc, nology company manufac- and Highways (DPWH) of flood controls, widening did the official and cer- turing lighting products of the 4th Leyte District of national highways and emonial lighting up of the has provided the streets of Engineering Office (DEO) asphalt overlaying, which streets of the city following Ormoc City with over 1,641 Infrastructure Program they hope to finish by De- the streetlights’ upgrade pieces of light bulbs that for 2018 was introduced cember this year. from sodium to LED light cost over P22-million. From during a press conference, “The most challenging bulbs. sodium to LED light bulbs, themed, “Pakiglambigit”, point here is that we have The ceremony hap- Philips as a world leader in last February 8, Thursday, this project P4.6 billion… pened on February 10, lighting produces brighter at the department’s confer- a very big challenge and around 6:30 PM, in front and energy efficient lights. ence room. problem to our side be- of the old city hall. It was According to Jagan District Engineer Lino cause we cannot control attended by Mayor Richard Srinivasan: “The city of Francisco C. Gonzalez told the weather,” shared Engr. Gomez together with 4th Ormoc is a pioneering city the media that all the sub- Gonzalez. District of Leyte Repre- that realized that switching allotment order of P4.6 bil- The District Engineer sentative Lucy Torres-Go- to LED lighting reduces the lion for 75 projects for this hopes that the weather mez and Councilors Vince city’s energy consumption city has been signed and an would “cooperate” with Rama, Tommy Serafica, by 70%. Philips lighting is initial budget of P3 billion them for all the projects Gregorio Yrastorza and proud to be the chosen part- has been released. to be disbursed on its due Mario Rodriguez. ner of Ormoc in making this Mayor Richard Gomez together with Congresswoman Lucy He then enumerated date. Joining them was Phil- initiative happen.” Torres-Gomez and city councilors Vince Rama, Tommy Serafi- the projects, such as the He stated that they will ips country manager Jagan ca and Goito Yrastorza pose with Philips representatives right construction of Naungan officially start the project Srinivasan. see PHILIPS p. 10 after they lighted up the streets of Ormoc. Bridge worth P1 billion, implementation by next the 6-lane diversion road week for projects that bid highway from San Juan to out last October, November and rehabilitation of the De- Naungan, and the planning and December 2017. Mayor partment of Social Welfare 24 new classrooms for Kananga of a coastal road construc- Richard Gomez, together and Development (DSWD) tion in Naungan that ac- with Leyte 4th District Rep- office in Ormoc City. NHS, 2 for Central School cording to Engr. Gonzalez resentative Lucy Torres-Go- In addition, DPWH- will probably look like the mez, was also able to find a Leyte 4th DEO updated KANANGA, LEYTE – that “despite tragedies, our Congresswoman Lucy and South Road Property (SRP) way to release an additional A two-unit, four-storey, world is still beautiful so DE Gonzales that they will in Cebu. Other infrastruc- P12 million for the repair see DPWH p. 12 24-classroom schoolbuild- stay strong, stay happy”. care for the building for the ing in Kananga National Congresswoman Lucy benefit of the students, not High School (KNHS) and then adds that our province only this school year but in another one-storey, 2-class- is beautiful for we have the the years to come. Accord- LGU-Ormoc aims for SGLG; room building in Kananga luxury of space unlike large ing to DE Gonzalez, this Central School (KCS) were cities. She further wishes school building is part of addresses “lacking” component both recently turned over that the school may be an the 2017 Basic Educational to the mentioned schools area upon which learning Facilities Fund amounting ORMOC CITY – An ad and strategies for SGLG. allotment component and by Leyte 4th District Rep- and memories are propa- to P2.7-million; and that hoc meeting for the Seal Though the city fell short utilization rate of bottom resentative Lucy Torres- gated. it took them only three of Good Local Governance to have the Seal of Good up budgeting/assistance to Gomez and the Depart- This high school build- months to build but is still (SGLG) 2018 was held at Local Governance in 2017, disadvantaged municipali- ment of Public Works and ing is one of the largest completely equipped with the Councilor’s Conference a certificate of recognition ties fund. Highways Leyte Fourth projects under the 2016 adequate facilities for the Room, 9AM of February 7. for passing six out of seven The concerned office District Engineering Of- Basic Educational Facilities teachers and students at It was, accordingly, the first local governance assess- was then advised to look fice (DEO) through District Fund amounting to more KCS. coordination meeting for ment from the Department into their records and iden- Engineer Lino Francisco than P43-million. Through Congresswoman Lucy SGLG and was attended by of Interior and Local Gov- tify the spill-over. It was C. Gonzalez last Thursday the efforts of our district added that these facilities the heads of several gov- ernance (DILG) was given also said that sustaining afternoon, February 8. representative, this vision are what they are fighting ernment offices in this city. to the city December of environmental manage- Teachers and students is now a reality benefitting for in the congress for the The meeting was 2017. Also, the city took a ment (essential component) of KNHS were indeed grate- thousands of students this benefit of the people of about the recent SGLG re- big leap from its previous is a problem that should be ful for the facilities after school year and the years the 4th District of Leyte, sults, possible upgrades 2016 record of achieving addressed as well. For this experiencing the 6.4-mag- to come. because, according to her, one core component and reason, suggestions were nitude earthquake last year. On the other hand, KCS education and sports are DE Gonzalez, thus, re- teachers, after expressing key to keeping our youth NOW SHOWING @ one essential component given to the concerned de- to its 2017 record of having partment to institutionalize minded each and every one their gratitude, assured away from vices. (PR) STAR THEATER three core components and environmental manage- three essential components, ment. with only financial admin- The meeting was ad- istration (core component) journed by presenting a missing. timeline of activities, such Accordingly, the city as a 2G (good governance) failed to pass indicators workshops and national ori- such as Local Government entation for the April-June Unit (LGU) remittance of 2018 assessment. It was also Government Service Insur- agreed that another ad hoc ance System (GSIS) obliga- consultative meeting would tions, namely, utilization be conducted next month. rate of 20% internal revenue By Claudette Garduce 6 new classrooms for Isabel NEXT PICTURE National High School TBA ISABEL, LEYTE – A new partment of Education Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez together with (from left) District Engineer Gonzales, Pro- two-storey, 6-classroom (DepEd) and the Depart- vincial Board members Arevalo and Matt Torres, teachers and staff of Kananga National High *Scheduled showings building is set to be built ment of Public Works and School, and Ms. Carmen Jean Rama (rightmost) did the ceremonial cutting-of-ribbon and in- are subject to change at the Isabel National High Highways (DPWH). auguration of the new 24-classroom schoolbuilding for the mentioned high school. Behind the without notice” School (INHS) within this The site for the said congresswoman is Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez. FOR INQUIRIES: school year through the school building was in- CALL TEL NOS. collaboration of the De- spected by Leyte Fourth 561-6445; 255-3273 nd District Engineer Lino Fran- P222-M worth of classrooms to add up in Leyte 2 District cisco C. Gonzalez and Chief CARIGARA, LEYTE – To for the construction of trict Engineering Office Construction Engineer Re- address and anchor in the classrooms and workshop (DPWH-L2DEO) is now ESE AUTOPARTS ENTERPRISES nato V. Frias on Tuesday, Tel. No. 255-4191; 561-9754 right to education of every buildings in public schools constructing another 156 February 6, to finalize the Fax No. (053) 255-4573 individual, and to support in the various towns in classrooms and 4 workshop plans with the representa- the K-12 program of the Leyte. buildings or a total of 71 Dealer of parts and accessories of TOYOTA, ISUZU, tives of the contractor and MITSUBISHI, VOLKSWAGEN, GMC (6X6), KIA Department of Education The Department of the school principal, Lucena see CLASSROOMS CERES, NISSAN, MAZDA, JEEP, FORD FIERA (DepEd), a total of P222.2- Public Works and High- see INHS p. 11 million has been added ways-Leyte Second Dis- p. 11 February 5-11, 2018 BALITANG SAKSAK-SINAGOL 3 Kanhi kapitan sa D-4 nalutsan 7 naangul sa 2 ka aksidente sa kalsada ning semanaha

ug laing Warrant of Arrest ORMOC CITY – Duha Ang nakadasmag sa ka aksidente sa kalsada traysikol mao ang osa ka ORMOC CITY – Ang kan- deputy chief sa police sta- ang nahitabo ning semana- Lite Ace nga gimaneho ni hi barangay kapitan sa tion 1. Kuyog niya ang mga ha nga nagresulta sa pag- Ma. Luz Largosa, 58 anyus District 4 sa dalan Mabini sakop sa intelligence section kaangul sa pito ka tawo. ug taga Valencia. Kuyog nga atoa natanggong na sa sa estasyun. Didto na kuhai Sa nakuha nga kasay- mao ang anak nga si Mark city jail ang nalutsan ug la- ug mug shot ang kanhi uran gikan sa traffic divi- Joseph, 25 anyus. ing warrant of arrest gikan kapitan. Napriso na kanhi sion, ang unang insedente Matud ni SPO2 Roger sa korte. sa city jail si Dumaguit, nahitabo niadtong Pebrero Baronda sa traffic division, Ang kanhi kapitan mao pero nakagawas human 6 pasado alas singko sa gikan sa Valencia ang mga si Jucela Dumaguit, 58 any- nakapiyansa. buntag diha sa barangay Largosa padolong sa Or- us, ug gisilbihan sa order Ang giatubang niyang San Pablo ning siyudad moc, unya sa pag abot sa de aresto sa mga pulis sud asunto mao ang kalapasan diin ang osa ka traysikol barangay San Pablo, ug sa city jail alas singko sa sa RA-9165, ug pagtiner ang gidasmagan kini ug osa nadumbulan ang traysikol hapon, Pebrero 9. daw ug granada. Ang mga ka sakyanan. Ang traysikol hinungdan nalagpot kini. Ang warrant of arrest ebedensiya nakuha sa mga gikan sa Lake Danao ug Naipit ang mga pasahero, gikan sa RTC Branch 35 awtoridad sa osa ka raid sa mopaingon sa merkado ug ug daling gihatud sa tam- nga giisyu ni Hon. Gerlie iyang pinoy-anan niadtong gimaneho ni Benjamin Mis- balanan sa Ormoc Rescue Borrel-Yu pinitsahan No- nilabay nga tuig. tula Jr., taga Lake Danao. Unit. Si Mrs. Largosa ug ang biyembre 22, 2017. Ang Samtang sa dugang Ang iyang mga pasahero anak anaa sa OSPA-FMC. kaso nga iyang giatubang balita, nailhan sa mga pu- sila Norma Villanueva, 37 Nahibaw-an gikan sa kalapasan sa RA-9165 ug lis kinsa ang kawatan nga anyus ug taga Bagong, ug traffic division nga wala ang piyansa para sa tem- nisulod sa panimalay ni Natividad Campo, 61 anyus mopasaka ug pormal nga poraryung kagawasan 200 Perry Ryan Ocubillo sa sityo ug taga barangay Dolores. sumbong ang drayber sa mil pesos. Kalipay, barangay Cogon Gidala sa Ormoc Res- traysikol ug ang mga naan- Ang niadto sa city jail niadtong Pebrero 5 tungod cue Unit sa Gatchalian gul nga pasahero. aron personal masilbi ang sa tabang sa CCTV. Matud Clinic and Hospital ang Ang laing aksidente warrant of arrest batok ni Ocubillo nga nisumbong mga biktima kay naagum nahitabo diha sa dalan San Mao kini ang hitsura sa tricycle nga naaksidente, lumping ug kang Dumaguit mao si Sr. sila og mga bon-og sa lawas guba kaayo. (Kuha ni Jima Zandra J. Vergara) Insp. Edgardo de Asis, ang see KAPITAN p. 12 tungod sa maong aksidente. see KALSADA p. 12 HQ sa Coast Guard Western Leyte Priso sa city jail namatay tukoron sud sa port area ORMOC CITY – Namatay ang osa ka piniriso tungod sa gihambin nga balatian. ORMOC CITY – Human ka pesos para sa proyekto. Ang piniriso giila nga si Hermes Tumu- gidungangan sa Philippine Ang lugar nga gihatag sa lak, 50 anyus ug taga District 4 sa Mabini. Coastguard ang mga esta- DOTr mao kanang ilang Nadala pa siya sa tambalanan pero syun sa silangang Visayas, estasyun karon. Ang coast- usa kaadlaw ang nilabay namatay kini. Sa dinhi sa Ormoc unahon guard tipik ug kabahin sa impormasyun nga nakuha, si Tumulak nag- ang pagtukod ug head- ahensiya sa DOTr. atubang ug kaso sa kalapasan sa RA-9165 quarters para sa Western Wala maghatag ug pet- ug nagsilbi na sa iyang silot. Leyte anha mismo sud sa sa og buwan ang coastguard Sa police blotter sa police station 1, port area. kanus-a sugdan pagtukod ang jailguard nga si JOI Dwight Gibson Kini ang nakuhang ka- ang estasyun. Mag ipon Wayne Avelino nipahibawo sa mga pulis sa sayuran gikan kang Lt. Cdr. na pud ang mga opisina sa nahitabo. Sa kasayuran nag ingon, Pebrero Ferdinand Montermoso dili PPA, Port Police ug Marina 5 pasado alas onse sa gabii nagreklamo si pa lang dugay. anha sud sa pantalan. Tumulak nga maglisud ug ginhawa ug Ang Coastguard Dis- Nahibaw-an ang mga labad ang ulo. Ang mga jailguards nidala trict Eastern Visayas nan- opisina sa shipping lines kaniya sa Ormoc District Hospital, ug ni- gita ug luna nga katukoran adto na ibutang sa jeepney anang Pebrero 6, ang kaanak ni Tumulak ug estasyun kay gamiton na terminal, ug ang building nihangyu nga ibalhin sa OSPA-FMC ang sa PPA ang lugar nga ilang nga iya sa 2GO mao na ang pasiyente. Pebrero 7 alas kuatro pasado sa giukopahan karon. May gi- passengers’ terminal area. kaadlawon namatay ang pasiyente. hatag nga yuta ang siyudad Ang District Headquar- Ang resulta sa paghiling ni Dr. Ana diha sa Alegria pero naigo ters sa Coastguard adto Monica Larrazabal nag ingon nga nitaas sa proyektong tulay nga tukoron sa Palo tupad sa ang pressure sa dugo sa pasiyente ug na- magdugtong sa merkado PRO-8. Si Leyte Governor glabad ang ulo niini. Kini ang hinungdan ug Alegria, hinungdan nga Leopoldo Petilla nihatag sa iyang kamatayun. naglisud ang ahensiya pag- ug yuta duha katuig ang Wala makuha sa EV Mail kanus-a na- pangita ug luna sa yuta. nilabay diin ang comman- sikop si Tumulak, pero sa nahinumduman Matud ni Lt. Cdr. Mon- dant mao ang niritero nga nadakpan siya sa operasyun sa kapulisan termoso may budget na ang kontra druga. Ni Paul Libres coastguard nga 7.6 milyon see HQ p. 12 Mga mokandidato sa Barangay Election nigimok na

ORMOC CITY – Human gianunsiyo Kadtong magpapile nga 123,953 samtang 43,314 sa Department of Interior and Local Gov- pag usab mas labaw pang sa Sangguniang Kabataan. ernment (DILG) nga mahinayun na gyud nilihuk. Ang petsa sa kampa- ang barangay ug SK elections karong Gisusi sa EV Mail ang nya magsugod Mayo 4 Mayo 14 tuiga, ang mga mokandidato buhatan sa Comelec sa da- ngadto sa 12. Sa talamdan nigimok na. tus nga nakuha, ang elec- nga angay sundon sa mga tion period magsugod sa kandidato mao nga did-an Abril 14 ngadto sa Mayo sila sa fund raising niining MR. & MS. EVRAA ... 21. Abril 14 ngadto sa 20 higayuna. Dili sad maka- from P. 9 magsugod ang Comelec pangayo ug donasyun ug pagdawat sa certificate of gidili labaw sa tanan sa academics [and my extra-curricular activity like in candidacy ug “gun ban” na paglusad ug barangay as- sports]. I believe that sports are extensions of educa- sad kini. sembly. tion and true education is not only confined in the four Matud ni Ma. Conchi- Sa ubos nga banabana, corners of the classroom as we try to produce learners tina Pore-Magalso sa Come- mas daghan ang naikag who are Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at lec, ang resulosyun numero pagkadagan isip kapitan Makabansa,” answered the 2018 Ms. DepEd Eastern 10246 nga gipirmahan niad- o konsehal sa barangay Visayas Louzzete A. Soria of Calbayog City. tong Enero 15, mapatuman kay ang giapas mao ang The reigning Mr. and Ms. DepEd Eastern Vi- na. Sa Ormoc may botante dako nga honoraria. Pero sayas 2018 will automatically represent Region 8 in ang DILG nagpahinum- the Search for Mr. & Ms. Palarong Pambansa 2018, ADVERTISE WITH dum sa katawhan angay which will be held in April this year in Ilocos Sur. EV MAIL magpile ug kandidato nga Local talents, songs and folk dances of Eastern motrabaho, ug motabang Visayas were also showcased during the pageant to You get more mileage. sa kinabag-ang molupyo entertain the audience. By Dailyn Cabarse You have a bigger audience sa barangay. Ni Paul Libres 4 February 5-11, 2018

EDITOR’S NOTE: A test of The column, The View From Ormoc, will charity return in next week’s issue. CHRIST himself has commanded us that we have to love our neighbor, that is, everyone, as he himself has loved us. He even went to the extent to telling us that How Much Water Do You we have to love our enemies. This commandment, of course, can be Really Need To Drink? obeyed in many ways. But one good way to see if our love is as Christ has commanded YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT — but if you us is to see that we make ourselves as lov- want to get literal about it, you are mostly able as possible to everybody even as we what you drink. So, how much of that try our best to love all, including the most should be water? National Down Syndrome unlovable. About 60 percent of the average adult This is how Christ has loved us. For human body is made of water, according Consciousness Month him to be lovable to us, he being the son of to a National Institutes of Health report. God became man and adapted himself to This includes most of your brain, heart, us all the way to making himself like sin lungs, muscles and skin, and even about without committing sin if only to save us. DOWN SYNDROME (DS or DNS) is by 30 percent of your bones. Besides being For this, he emptied himself just to be far the most common and best known There might be delays in their abilities to one of the main ingredients in the recipe close to us and even to identify himself chromosomal disorder in humans and the recognize and understand simple things, for humankind, water helps us regulate with us. And as a consequence, he adapted most common cause of intellectual dis- as these children must learn as part of their our internal temperature, transports nutri- himself to our ways, teaching the great ability. Chromosomal abnormalities are developmental milestone. There might be ents throughout our bodies, flushes waste, mysteries of our faith, for example, in easy- those that occur even before formation of defective motor or movement develop- forms saliva, lubricates joints and even to-understand parables. He also had to pay a fetus but during conception – after the ment, language development (specifically serves as a protective shock absorber for taxes and followed the local customs and sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell. These expressive skills), and social competence. vital organs and growing fetuses. practices. He was like anybody else, except abnormalities occur in the genetic level, Structural heart abnormalities are also com- There’s no dispute that water is crucial committing sin. meaning it is usually hereditary (passed mon, which leads to episodes of fainting, to a healthy life (or any life at all, for that Christ personified what St. Paul once on through generations from parents to palpitations and chest pain. This group of matter). And yet, there’s little scientific described how we should be—that we be children, grandchildren, great grandchil- patients are usually obese and has high consensus about the exact amount of the all things to all men for the sake of human dren, etc.). cholesterol levels. They are prone to hy- stuff an individual should consume each redemption. That was how Christ made It is primarily caused by trisomy of pertension and stroke. Sleep abnormalities day. So how much water do you actually himself lovable to everyone, even if there chromosome 21, which gives rise to mul- include sleep apnea, loud snoring, rest- need to drink to be healthy? were some who could not love him. tiple systemic complications as part of the lessness during sleep, difficulty awaking, You may have heard that you should But even with these people—the Phari- syndrome. However, not all defects occur daytime somnolence, behavioral changes, drink eight 8-ounce (237 milliliters) glasses sees and the scribes—he in the end asked in each patient; there is a wide range of and school problems. of water a day (totaling 64 ounces, or about his Father for their forgiveness, finding physical variations among persons with On physical examination, patients 1.9 liters). That’s the wrong answer. Despite some excuses for them: “For they know not DS or DNS. with trisomy 21 have characteristic cra- the pervasiveness of this easily remem- what they are doing.” February is the National Down Syn- niofacial (head and facial) findings, such bered rule, there is no scientific evidence Christ’s love was and continues to drome Consciousness Month. This aims as the following: flat occiput (back of the to back it up, according to a 2002 review of be universal in scope. And it involved to educate people on this condition high- head) and a flattened facial appearance, studies. In fact, numerous studies suggest everything in his power—from showing lighting the special needs of this group small brachycephalic head, epicanthal / that this is far more actual drinking water basic affection and compassion to offering of patients, thereby reducing the stigma distinct facial folds located at the side of than is necessary for most healthy adults. forgiveness. oftentimes society conveys to them, call- the nose in between the eyes, flat nasal The problem with this rule, researchers It was a love that was and continues to ing them “mongoloid” but to some extent bridge, upward-slanting palpebral fissures say, is that drinking water by the glass is not be gratuitously given. And that is also the calling them a “swerte” or good luck to / eye shapes, brushfield spots, small nose the only way that humans hydrate. Yes, it’s love that he expects us to have since we are their families. and small mouth, protruding tongue. They true that guzzling H2O is an inexpensive patterned after him. We are meant to be Signs and symptoms may have low-set, small, and unequal ears and calorie-free way to whet your whistle, “alter Christus,” another Christ. “Without Usually, aside from physical attributes, and even short neck and generous nuchal but the “8 x 8” rule crucially overlooks two cost you have received, without cost you the doctors would be able to identify from (back of the neck) skin. General physical big sources of daily water consumption. have to give.” (Mt 10,8) parents certain traits such as abnormalities features in patients with Down Syndrome Food and drink We have to be ready to have this kind in hearing or vision, delay in growth and may include the following: shortened arms One such source is food. Everything of love in our life. We need to develop it, development, presence of repeated respira- and legs, short and broad hands, with short you eat contains some water. Raw fruits of course. To be sure, it would need God’s tory infections, and many other problems. fifth finger, along with single transverse and vegetables have a lot; fruits such as wa- grace, first of all, but we also have to do In some countries, prenatal check-up in- palmar creases (single line on the palm of termelons and strawberries, for example, our part in cultivating the proper attitudes, volves sampling of amniotic fluid to detect the hands) seen in -60% of patients. They are more than 90 percent water by weight, skills and virtues. such conditions at the fetal stage so that are also prone to develop premature aging according to the U.S. Department of Agri- That is why we have to pray and with parents may know if the fetus has DNS. and congenital heart defects. culture. Different diets naturally contain humility enliven our faith, hope and char- In some countries where abortion is Management different amounts of water, but it adds up. ity so that more than obtaining that grace, legal, parents may opt to do intentional There are no medical treatments for According to a 2004 report by the National we would know how to correspond to abortion if they do not wish to have a child intellectual disability associated with Down Academies of Sciences, the average North that grace that God actually gives us in with such condition. By such manner, such Syndrome, but improved medical care American gets about 20 percent of his or her abundance and gratuitously. In this, he is test / screening will prepare those would- has greatly enhanced quality of life and daily water intake through food, and that not sparing. be parents of the possibility of having a increased life expectancy among people counts toward healthy hydration. While we cannot deny that we are sub- defect in their child, especially if there is living with this condition. The other key water sources that the ject to all kinds of conditionings that would a strong family history of this condition. These are the elements of medical care, “8 x 8” rule overlooks are other beverages. lead us to have preferences and biases, likes Once the child is growing, other ab- which should be offered to parents and Non-alcoholic drinks such as coffee, tea, and dislikes, we have to learn how to go normalities will become prominent. They family members of a person with Down milk, juice and soda contain mostly wa- beyond those conditionings, not allowing may develop difficulty in feeding due to Syndrome: (1) Genetic counseling – that ter, and all contribute to your hydration. ourselves to be trapped by them. stomach blockade or gastrointestinal tract such condition may happen or occur in Contrary to another popular myth, studies For this, we need God’s grace and our blockage secondary to duodenal web or see WATER p. 12 atresia – a defect in intestinal development. see HEALTH p. 12 see PASSERBY p. 12

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Remembering Troubled sleep St. Valentine

TOMORROW, 14th February 2018 this I NEVER HAVE ANY TROUBLE sleep- year is Ash Wednesday in the Catholic to olden times because it is easy to do it. ing, at night or during the day. My prob- nia were most strongly related to those Calendar. As we begin to approach the This corner remembers the time during lem actually is I fall asleep at the drop of associated with restless legs syndrome, Season of Lent, the dates are included in the Japanese Occupation in 1941 – 1945 a hat. I can sleep while travelling, be it in insulin resistance and depression. The the table of movable feasts. Forty days here in Ormoc City. Their enemy were the a car, a bus, an airplane, in a train or even genes linked to individuals sleeping longer from the Nativity of Jesus Christ (Christ- Guerillas. All those who were captured while watching movies or TV and listen- on average were linked to schizophrenia mas Day), we celebrate the Candelaria or were beheaded by means of the dreaded ing to a boring lecture or speech. Others risk. And the genes associated with exces- the Pre-sentation of Jesus Christ in the Samurai sword. It cuts your neck clean. are not so lucky. sive daytime sleepiness were also linked Temple as mandated by Moses during The old folks told me that the fallen were Estimates suggest as many as 30% of to obesity. his time. made to line up by kneeling at the edge of people around the world have some type of Previous epidemiological studies that Let this corner quote an entry in the our pier and a masked hit man ( “berdugo”) trouble sleeping. And approximately 10% looked at incidence of sleep trouble and in- booklet, “My First Book of Saints” verba- will promptly cut off the head. There was of people in the U.S. have symptoms that cidence of some of these diseases suggested tim: a wise one who was saved by pretending could be clinically diagnosed as insomnia. there was a connection. But it was not “St. Valentine, the Patron of Lovers, to be a victim. He timed his fall into the Research has identified for the first known then that there are shared genetic was a holy priest from Rome. During the sea because the berdugo makes a grunt time eight specific genes that are linked to components that contribute to both sleep persecution of Emperor Claudius II, he before swinging his sword. He timed it to insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness, problems and these shared conditions. was arrested and beaten with clubs. The be about three seconds after the grunt. He which refers to when someone feels tired Do the new findings mean that every- Prefect of Rome, finding all his promises had to time it well because if he fell early, for an unusually high percentage of their one who has trouble sleeping is at higher and tortures ineffectual, had him beheaded it will just be repeated. He waited after the waking hours. risk for restless legs syndrome, schizophre- on 14 February 259, on the Flaminian Way. grunt and fell to the sea just as the sword What’s more, the data showed that nia and obesity? This research is not yet able In 350, a church was built in his honor on would apparently hit him. By swimming some of the genes associated with dis- to determine if disturbed sleep causes these the site where he died. The name Valentine undersea, he made the hitman believe that turbed sleep identified in this study seemed disorders or vice versa. signifies “valor” and for many centuries, he fell to his death. With a small nick at the to be linked to certain metabolic and neu- In reality, it is likely that many different lovers have appealed to him for courage back of his neck, the saltiness of the sea ropsychiatric diseases. genes contribute to both sleep problems and strength when facing difficulties in cleansed his wound. All he did was swim And while environmental factors like and these medical problems. But this new their love affairs. The custom of sending towards the posts of the pier and cut off the how noisy your neighborhood is, whether study does suggest that these problems love letters on 14 February is based on the rope on his wrists by means of the barnacles kids or loud music is waking you up during share genes and underlying pathways. belief that the birds, after the long winter on the posts. He lived to tell the incident. the night, or stress over a traumatic experi- Practically speaking, the research is far abstinence from love-making, begin to pair The other ones were goners. ence surely affect sleep, so do the traits that from actually helping anyone sleep better on St. Valentine’s Day.” Beheading is a gory way to die. All you inherit from your family. or better manage these various conditions. Many practices of love came after that. your blood gushes out because it is in the The discovery also revealed that some But the hope is that researchers could de- It became a world-wide phenomenon to neck area that our aorta is located. The aorta of the genes most strongly linked to sleep sign and test various drugs to target these inspire lovers to express their love. A huge is the largest vein in our circulatory system. disturbances were also linked to restless genes. industry cropped up with songs, gifts, let- It is directly connected to the heart. Death legs syndrome, insulin resistance, depres- For now, it is big news that there may ters, cards, telegrams, cables, text messages comes after all your blood is spilled out sion, schizophrenia and obesity. be a genetic reason people with these disor- and even in dining. There are eateries that followed with a slight spasm, the delirium Specifically, the genes linked to insom- ders are more likely to have troubled sleep. offer promotions for couples or even lovers. tremens. A tear will ooze out from your The value spent on the observances cannot eyes as your last drop of tear. Most of the be quantified nor qualified. And all because Saints were martyred this way. The French of a man who poured his love because it is Revolution made it more sophisticated by NI ATTY. MANING GOLO the mandate of God to love one another. the use of the guillotine. More than that, God also commanded that How come that people who think that we love also our enemies. When St. Valen- as King or Emperor, you can dispense with tine was beheaded by order of an emperor, life and no court has jurisdiction over these where is that emperor now? People who ruthless leaders? Where are these Kings or think that the world is theirs have to think Emperors now? In Hades? In Hell? Who twice. Who is the owner of our life? If all of gave them the right to say that we must CUARESMA us cannot produce life, how can we take life die? It is God who owns us. It follows that away? It is God who gave us life. He is the it is only God that can take away the life (Valen and Tina) real owner of life. As such, He is the rightful He gave us. We were born with a purpose. one to take it away. The Commandment not From the catechism class that this corner Dear Atty. Golo, Dear Valen, to kill is the fifth one of the ten He handed remembers, God made us to know Him, Nag-uli diay si Sharon og Gabby? 30 Ang kaminyoon pwede ma anular out to Moses in Mount Sinai. katuig na man kaha sila nagbuwag, nau- kon ang bana wa pahibaw-a sa asawa nga The matter of beheading dates back see POTPOURRI p. 12 uli gihapon. May “chance” pa diay ko. siya mabdos sa laing laki. Apan ang maka Gusto lagi ko nga magkauli me si Tina. paanular, mao lang ang bana kay siya Pareson man jud me tungod sa among man ang nailad (Art. 47, Family Code). ngan pwede e “coined”. Peru, wa man Si Sharon og si Gabby wa mag-uli. Nag- What? People are fed up gud ko kagustuhi sa iyang “parents”. kauban lang sila sa “endorsement” sa usa with elections, or fed up by Ang ilang gusto maminyo ang ilang anak ka produkto. Wa na kono sila mag-away. og “foreigner” napunta man hinoon sa Maayo bitaw nga mag pinasayloay. Apan antics of elected officials? “ranger”. Ako ang amahan sa ilang anak si Tina, ayaw na samuka kay nahiluna na kay pagminyo nila mabdos na man siya siya. Pangita og lain kay daghan bitawng CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS who are unya wa niya sultihi iyang bana. Pwede nagsayal. Ayaw ikalipay ang kasakit sa ma “annul” ang ilang kasal? Malipay jud uban. Labaw pa sa “valentines”, timan-i allies of Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez are elections in May.” ko kay “valentines” na. pud nga “Ash Wednesday” na. really putting up all stakes in promoting We do not know what led Congress- an early adoption of a new Constitution man Umali to this kind of conclusion on the Matinahuron, Imong amigo, and the approval of a federal form of current people’s feelings about elections. Valen Manny G. Golo government. Perhaps, the good congressman has mixed Oriental Mindoro Congressman Rey- up his assessment on the people’s feelings naldo Umali is enticing barangay chairmen of being disgusted with the antics and and senators next year in 2019. But Speaker to support charter change and the move to performance of their elected officials with Alvarez and Representative Umali should The Gospel on Sunday federalism thru offering the postponement being fed up with the country’s scheduled not interpret the support from the barangay of the barangay election in May and the elections. In fact, the current electorate is captains as positive support also from the February 18, 2018 midterm elections for Congress members waiting and anticipating for an early elec- people. They are sadly mistaken if they First Sunday of Lent and local officials in 2019. tion to replace what they see as misfits and misinterpret this kind of endorsement from Representative Umali during the clowns in their present elected officials, the barangay heads as also support coming forum in Biñan City with 4,000 barangay including the election of their barangay from a majority of the people. Mark 1:12-15 captains from the Calabarzon area (com- captains, which has been postponed twice They should be wary instead that The Spirit drove Jesus out into the des- posed of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, already. Many barangay residents are al- their talk of possible no elections being ert, and he remained in the desert for forty Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) said the need ready weary and tired of their overstaying held as scheduled be interpreted by many days, tempted by Satan. He was among to postpone the forthcoming elections is barangay chiefs. doubting people that their main objective wild beasts, and the angels ministered to to give Congress more time to finalize a Congress leaders may get the unstinted in rushing the adoption of a new federal him. federal Constitution. Aside from dangling support of their enticed barangay captains Constitution is just part of their hidden After John had been arrested, Jesus the carrot of postponing or no elections for in their rally to charter change and move to motive of extending their term of office came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of barangay chiefs in May, Umali remarked federalism due to their holding the carrot of by cancelling scheduled elections in the God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The that anyway “the people are fed up with no elections this May and even postponing country in order to attain their personal kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and elections. Let us postpone the barangay the elections for local officials, congressmen and unwarranted objectives. believe in the gospel.” 6 FEATURE February 5-11, 2018 Leyte-Samar poetry group brings “Kaliding Han Siday” to Ormoc, Feb. 23

ORMOC CITY – On February 23, and zine display of Katig Writers. of the Philippines. The Provincial let us set aside our differences, Featured poets-on-tour in- Government of Samar proclaimed preferences and biases; and lis- clude Harold Mercurio, a Waray him Champion in the Oral Siday ten to some poetry spoken by lo- writer who, per the event’s FB Competition held in 2004 during cal and traveling poets, as Katig page, hails from Calbayog City, the Samar Day Celebration and in Writers Network, Inc. brings Samar and is a winner of the 2007, he was awarded the Gawad you “Kaliding Han Siday” – Jimmy Balacuit Literary Award Komisyon Karalang Banggit for an afternoon of poetry, book for Poetry during the 16th Iligan Poetry by the Komisyon sa Wi- and zine display, local arts and National Writers Workshop. He kang Filipino. performances to be held on the teaches Development Commu- He is a member of both the second floor of the old city hall. nication and Literature at North- Calbayog Literary Arts ORgani- Katig Writers Network Inc. west Samar State University. zation (CALAO) and Katig-uban stands for Katig-Uban Han Mag- Then there is Nemesio Bal- san mga Manunurat san Siniran- susurat Ha Sinirangan Bisayas. It desco aka Totoy, who lives in gang Bisayas (KATIG). is a network of writers in the Vi- Calbayog as well, and, accord- Finally, there is Ormocana/ sayas, particularly in the islands ing to the event’s FB page, is a Cebuana An Margaret Loreche of Samar and Leyte. farmer, pedicab driver, and poet. Abanes, who, per the event’s FB “Kaliding Han Siday”, mean- He learned how to write siday page, was born and raised in Cebu while, forms part of Ormoc’s or luwa when he was in grade but is now permanently settled in National Arts Month celebra- 3 elementary because of a game Ormoc, raising her two boys with tion. This time, it is poetry – both called kulasisi in the wake of their the Ormocanon husband while spoken and written – that is neighbor. He began to write siday working as a Guidance Coun- celebrated. on the year 1990 so that he can selor in the Preschool to Grade 3 There will be poetry read- join the contest in writing siday Department of St. Paul’s School ings by poets on tour, poetry by to support the education of his of Ormoc Foundation, Inc. local writers (students, teachers, children. She is one of the contributors professionals), musical perfor- For now, however, he writes of Tingog Nanay, an anthology of mances (acoustic) by local musi- to promote his native language, Motherhood Stories featuring 19 cians, tudents and professionals, Waray. women writers and artists from a mini art exhibit sa Lungga ni He was awarded the Gan- the Visayas and Mindanao, which Arturo, the art club of Ormoc City timpalang Ani Award for Poetry was launched in April of 2017. By National High School, and books in 1994 from the Cultural Center Jima Zandra J. Vergara Romulo Galicano graces National Arts Month’s Pinta art workshop ORMOC CITY – This city’s National Arts Month’s Pinta art workshop and exhibit held on February 9-12 at the old city hall, which will soon be a museum, brought in celebrated painter, Romulo Galicano of Cebu, as trainer. Romulo Galicano if a painter from Carcar, Cebu who has re- ceived several local and inter- national awards to include the 1999 12th Perlas Award on the Valuable Filipino, the 2005 Grand Prize Award – International Por- trait Competition of the Portrait Society of America, and in 2010, awarded First Artist of the Year your place is a beautiful place tional arts month. Every year they – GSIS Museo ng Sining, to name represented not only by your lead- celebrate the national arts month. a few. ership of Mayor Richard Gomez A month dedicated to the beauty He is as well a member of and Lucy Torres-Gomez but the of the human spirit,” he added. the Group of Artist – Art Associa- beautiful soul that you all possess Simultaneously, the Feb-Ibig Vice Mayor Leo Carmelo Locsin Jr. together with Councilor Goito tion of the Philippines and a 2010 and of course the art that we have song and dance fest, another Yrastorza recently turned over boxes of medicines to the Ormoc Senior honorary member of the Pasig brought here and the art that you program for the national arts Citizens Association (OSCA). Accordingly the medicines came from a Art Club. want to foster among yourselves is month, was held at the city stage. donation from Kim and Gwen Amurao and friends, which was coursed The Pinta art workshop and also instrument for purifying the It is a song and dance competition through the Office of the Vice Mayor. The medicines are specifically for exhibit is one of the city tourism spirit,” shared maestro Galicano. participated by individuals and senior citizens who are suffering from diabetes, hypertension and arthri- office’s programs in celebration of “I thank God and the people groups from the city. By Claudette tis. (Photo and caption grabbed from the FB Page of VM Locsin) national arts month. It is a four- of this place for celebrating the na- Garduce day workshop with local artists from Cebu and Manila together with the Ormoc City Visual Art- ists Association (OCVAA) and Mr. Galicano. The first day of the workshop and exhibit was participated by art educators from the city. The ac- tivities for the workshop included training, lectures, groupings and outdoor activities. Meanwhile, the grand open- ing of the exhibit and the award- ing of certificates to the par- ticipants happened during an appreciation dinner last February 10 at the old city hall. In a message delivered during the dinner, Mr. Galicano thanked Mayor Richard Gomez and Con- NATIONAL ARTS MONTH’S FEB-IBIG SONG & DANCE CONTEST. Left photo shows the Alpha Genesis, the Champion of the recently con- gresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez cluded Love Songs Hip-Hop Dance Contest, while right photo shows 1st runner-up SB Navigators. In third place or the 2nd runner-up was Jaegers fol- and appreciates their effort to lowed by fourth placer or 3rd runner-up St. Mark Dancers. The other contest held evening of February 10 was the Love Songs Composition and was still bring in “art” to Ormoc. “Truly, participated by the many youth of Ormoc. (Contributed by Jhay Gaspar) February 5-11, 2018 FEATURE 7 The Coast Resto Park… where cravings are satiated, quenched

ORMOC CITY – In our earliest memories, Well, zip up your lifejackets because we view the seaside as a place of tran- we will be going on a seaside adventure at quillity and wonder. We look at the deep The Coast Resto Park. blue waters and think, “Ah, this is the Started in food bazaars life”. We humble ourselves in the midst The Coast Resto Park is a gem hidden of this greatness and achieve peace and from the busy streets of Ormoc. Discreetly contentment. located at Barangay Batuan Reclamation Looking at this perspective, you’d Area, the newest food hub in town boasts of have to admit that in our fast-paced and seaside wonders mixed with great food and ever-materialistic world, this is what we even greater entertainment. need the most. This breathtaking place is called a In relation to food, sights, and entertain- ‘resto park’ because it houses twelve differ- ment, too, we seemed to have developed ent kinds of resto that seamlessly comple- the tendency to seek something new or ment each other to better suit its overall something more posh, that we forget to enjoy ‘sunset-by-the-coast’ theme. Owned by Ms. the simple things in life. Alice Jean Catingub, the Coast Resto Park Some people find peace in great food, is a property whose distinct parts are rented others find it with great company, and still oth- out to local and well-deserved business own- ers find contentment in the allure of nature. ers; and when I say ‘well-deserved,’ I mean However, what would you do if there is a that the people behind every resto located place in Ormoc that has combined all three, at The Coast come from humble beginnings, but still has something more to offer? starting their respective businesses in food

TO THE RESIDENTS OF V & G TACLOBAN CITY:

parks and bazaars in the city. tomizing your own espresso drink? Try Coastal Cups! These ingenious business owners worked their way They offer everything there that is coffee, non-coffee, into Ormoc’s food industry and are now here at The Coast smoothies and crepes. Resto Park to make their stamp to the ‘food bubble’ of Then, afterwards, if you feel like eating something the community. Using only local produce and innovative sweet, Dulce’s Deleites serve fantastic ensaymadas, techniques, these business owners aim to make Ormo- fruit shakes, and halo-halo that fellow sweet-tooth canons see that purely Ormoc produce can be turned Ormocanons would surely love! into meals that Filipinos all over the nation would die for. If you want to experience your sunset-by-the-coast The Coast is a testament that homegrown brands dinner with a variety of Asian meals, try Mint Asian Fu- when given support by the local community grow, become sion Cuisine! bigger and eventually, forms part of a city’s tourism Have a craving for Mexican-inspired meals? You “come-on”. are just in luck because The Munchery is at The Coast! The Coast transformation Feeling a bit homesick for nanay’s recipes, or From the outside, The Coast Resto Park may not simply have an appetite for lutong-bahay meals? Roq’s look like much during the day, but wait until dusk comes! Kitchen, at your service! “MAUPAY NGA PATRON” ON THE Like a magician’s circus, you will definitely say that the Celebrating with your barkada or simply desiring to magic starts at night. drink your worries by the coast? Botilya Bar and Tipsy OCCASION OF THE FEAST DAY OF OUR At dusk, The Coast Resto Park seems to stir from are on the house! But, if you’re like me and wish to have its slumber as costumers start trickling into the haven fresh, tropical-themed juice drinks, the Corner Juice LADY OF LOURDES 0N FEBRUARY 10 – 11, while park employees dart to and from in warm welcome. Shop stands to deliver! The dying blaze of the sun seem to make the resto Ranging from alcoholic drinks to coffees, steak, 2018. park come alive, as yellow-orange light kiss the expanse chicken and beef meals, and to freshly squeezed tropical of the horizon as well as the cheeks of its awe-struck audi- drinks, you can have a genuine seaside repose without ence. Yellow lights resembling that of fairy lights awaken hurting your pocket and without leaving Ormoc City. You MAY THE BLESSINGS OF OUR to adorn the breadth of the area, making the vicinity look can enjoy quality time with your family, your friends, and cozy and warm even amidst the gale of salty sea breeze even have a romantic date with your bae at the Coast COMMUNITY’S PATRON and the wide expanse of the park. Resto Park. Just as what E.E. Cummings would say, Then, when the sun sets and jet-black color inks the “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always SAINT BE BESTOWED UPON US. sky, a live band begins to serenade the people with songs our self we find in the sea.” truly fitting for a ‘chill’ time by the beach. On some days, “At The Coast Resto Park, you can experience a you can even experience singing with other customers close-to-genuine seaside-slash-island vibe with your during “Open Mic Night”! family and friends,” shares Peachy Larrazabal, marketing Greetings from – Yet the lights, the seaside ambience, and the consultant of The Coast Resto Park. spectacular sights are not only what makes this resto Other facts about the food park Atty. MARTIN ROMUALDEZ and park special. It is the variety of great food at affordable In addition, majority of the food stalls at The Coast prices that is actually “the come-on”, and which now has Resto Park offer catering services to Ormocanons in a loyal following. need of some good food. One can just drop by the park Congw. YEDDA ROMUALDEZ Gone are the traffic noise and deafening people and inquire from any of the restos. chatter that we are used to back at food hubs in the city, Barkada, birthday, anniversary parties and just instead you hear the ocean waters splash onto shore, about any Filipino gathering we can think of are also wel- Madam JULIETTE G. ROMUALDEZ great music all around the area, and the chatter dimmed come at The Coast. The park can accommodate more or HERMANA MAYOR to a bearable minimum because of how spacious the less 400 people and still be spacious. So, you can invite area is. as many people as you want to you’re the Coast party! What’s more? When you order something from any The Coast is also blessed with a big, wide park- of the food stall, you have the freedom to choose which- ing area so parking your 4x4 or tiny motorcycle isn’t a SO. LEYTE ... from P. 14 ever place you want to sit. If you want to eat your meal concern, really. columns, and beams will be ex- also included in batch 12. Two buildings are meant while observing the people around you, the floor atop the There is nightly entertainment and The Coast food stalls is equipped with wooden tables and chairs that closes on a Monday. Tuesday to Wednesday, however, is panded based on the upgraded for each of the towns of Bontoc, Hinunangan, and make it perfect for people-gazing and for experiencing a “Open Mic” with a band while Thursdays are for “Throw- standard designs of DPWH and St. Bernard; and one each in Silago, Libagon, San full view of the Ormoc coast. If you crave to be alone, or back Thursday” songs. Friday to Sunday, meanwhile, are DepEd,” said Junia. Francisco, Malitbog, Anahawan, Hinundayan, and to be closer to the sea, or to do a silly re-enactment of for live local bands. Of the 55 buildings, 13 will Silago towns. Jack and Rose of the Titanic, wooden tables sprinkle the The best time to come, per The Coast tenants, is rise in Maasin City; six in Bon- In the last quarter of the year, the district engi- edges of the coast with black metal railings separating at sunset. toc town, four each in Libagon, neering office has already bid out 47 school building land from sea. Finally, if you wish to socialize, to meet Valentine’s Day offering St. Bernard, Pintuyan, Silago, projects under batch four and seven, which was new people and/or interact with the band, then the open So, this Valentine’s Day, try out The Coast Resto and Bontoc; three each in Liloan initially included in the DepEd fund release. courtyard tables are there for the taking. Park’s “Love Wins” offering, with Live Arrangement and Macrohon; two each in San “This is literally a massive school building A variety of food stalls Band featuring Jun Real Olarte. There will be games Everything you can possibly need when chilling at and surprises, too. Francisco, Sogod, Anahawan, Hi- projects for this year. If completed, including the the coast is available. At Steak It Easy, you can enjoy For only P150/ticket, you get one drink and P120 nundayan, San Ricardo, San Juan, previous batches, there will be a total of 550 new affordable steak meals for as low as 135 pesos! Then, if worth of food from any of the park’s food stalls. Malitbog; and one each in Hinun- classrooms for the province,” Junia said. you have the hunger for quality meat and/or beef, grilled Celebrate your victory, if you are from “Camp Sawi”, angan and Limasawa towns. Overall, the school building projects for or roasted? D’ Palencias Botongs Food ‘n Drinks, Fats or go on a fun and romantic date with your partner at Aside from the high rise Southern Leyte will cost P1.21-billion covering Grill, and Enrique’s Beef won’t disappoint! The Coast Resto Park this February 14, starting at 4:30 school buildings, 13 one-story the construction of K-12 classrooms and technical Want to combat the chill of sea breeze with a mug PM. By Marizthela Jhulie Ann G. De la Cruz & Jima units worth P38.73-million are vocational laboratories. (PR) of hot coffee or frappe? Or maybe you want to try cus- Zandra J. Vergara 8 EVRAA 2018 February 5-11, 2018

Ormoc Arnis Team brings pride to “Golden Stingers”: EV’s moniker at Ormoc for 7 years now, and counting 2018 Palarong Pambansa CALBAYOG CITY – “Like a color to be used. SINCE 2012, the Arnis team of bee, we always leave a sting, “All of us should have the Ormoc delegation has been leaving a mark in everybody’s a heart of gold. And all of the champion of every Eastern heart,” said DepEd Regional us should make a mark in Visayas Regional Athletic As- Director Ramir B. Uytico, as this world to make our lives sociation (EVRAA) Meet. he launched the moniker, worth-living,” added the re- This year, they still managed “Golden Stingers”, for Team gional director. to hold the title, because they Eastern Visayas when they He then invited on stage never let any other team/delega- play during the upcoming all the Schools Division Super- tion break their record. Palarong Pambansa. intendents and regional chiefs The Ormoc Arnis team is He announced this on to watch the Sta. Fe Sto. Niño composed of 3 elementary girls: February 8, 2018 at the RSU Elementary School pupils Rhona Pornel, Graica Jane Bugtai, Hall of NorthWest Samar State from Abuyog, Leyte as they and Rose Ann Casilao; 3 elemen- University (NWSSU). perform their world-famous tary boys: Gabriel James Warren Accordingly, the Eastern performance of the Buyugan Garciano, Mark Lourence Ano-os, Visayas Regional Athletic As- Festival, Tribu Hamomoong, and Zosimo Jayag III; 5 secondary sociation (EVRAA) will stun which is, accordingly where girls: Rowelyn Joy Jagdon, Steph- the Palarong Pambansa with the “Golden Stingers” moni- any Laurie Bacunal, Azenith Vil- its BEE-autiful black and gold ker originated. By Dailyn legas, Ann Julia Bianca Aseo, and Rose Ann’s age and be like her. the construction of the additional combination, as the official Cabarse Rubilyn Ando; and, 5 secondary When asked about how she will storey of their house. boys: Ronald Nuevas, Ejay Mark spend the incentives she’s about Champions’ dreams Castillo, Anthony Ababa, Renz to get for garnering 5 medals, she Generally, all the Arnis play- Benedict Aseo, and Remar Taneo. said that she’s going to give it to ers only want the best for their Sec. Briones inspires EVRAA athletes, Mr. Emilio Cuevas, the chief her parents and make them spend families. Their main purpose of trainer of the Ormoc delegation it for cement and re-bars (kabilya) the incentives they’ll be receiving calls for strong cultural sensibility Arnis team, has been preparing to get their house done. She also is for financial assistance to their CALBAYOG CITY – DepEd Samar Congressman Edgar his athletes since 2017 for the wants to buy a mobile phone so parents. Some also said that they Secretary Leonor Magtolis- Mary S. Sarmiento also gave a EVRAA 2018. He said that they she can communicate with her will be using the incentives as Briones was warmly welcomed message at the event, welcoming allocate 2 hours of practice every parents whenever she’s far from their allowance so the allowance by Calbayognons and the other Sec. Briones and congratulating day after class and whole days them, for instance, when she will their parents allocate for them will delegates from the 13 divisions all the athletes. every weekend at the 2nd floor of be going to Ilocos this April for be used for another purpose like of the EVRAA Meet 2018, dur- Immediately after, DepEd the Ormoc market. With that, he the Palarong Pambansa. paying debts and bills. ing the grand welcome program Regional Director Ramir B. Uyti- has been confident, all along, that Zosimo Jayag III, a grade Nobody mentioned spending held for him at the RSU hall in co introduced the woman of these athletes will never fail to 6 student, got emotional when the money for him/herself. It has NorthWest Samar State Univer- the hour, mentioning Briones’ bring pride to Ormoc City – again. asked why he chose Arnis as his been an emotional interview with sity (NWSSU) on February 8, notable achievements and com- The Arnis competition was sport. The very reason why he these amazing kids. It made me 2018 in the afternoon. mendable background. categorized into two: anyo (ar- joined the Arnis team was his want to go home right away and He is said to be the first Then, DepEd Secretary Brio- tistic execution) and combative. parents. Having heard that he hug my parents and say sorry for I DepEd secretary to visit a re- nes delivered her inspirational The anyo competitions are judged could have great benefits and wasn’t able to make great achieve- gional athletic association. message, expressing her utmost based on the overall choreogra- opportunities in Arnis, he then ments as these kids have during Mayor Ronaldo P. Aquino appreciation of the amount of phy of the performance, including joined the team. my childhood days. delivered the welcome message, importance she felt from the the gracefulness, strength, and “Niapil ko sa Arnis para Fifteen of these 16 athletes saying: “It is about time for Calbayognons. She also thanked force employed. The combative makatabang ko sa ako ginikanan will be going to Ilocos this April EVRAA to live up its potentials, the local officials for giving competitions are judged based kay luoy kaayo akong mama ug for the Palarong Pambansa. Mr. not only to encourage involve- their “best” in the conduct of on the number of strikes inflicted. papa kay bisan wala sila pirma- Cueavas said that they will not act ment in sports in order to help the EVRAA Meet 2018, saying In this year’s Arnis competi- nente nga trabaho, ila gihapon confident, instead they will prac- young students but also to offer she cannot thank them enough tion, a total of 25 gold medals were mi gipa-eskwela,” Zosimo said tice harder this time. He will also platform in promoting regional for supporting the activities of at stake for the anyo category and with teary eyes. Both his parents be giving additional techniques cooperation and to strengthen DepEd. 10 gold medals for the combative. have no stable jobs yet they still and choreography for the athletes regional identity.” She also gave emphasis on The Ormoc delegation garnered manage to send him to school. He to study. He also would want to “Our city is lucky to host the arts and culture in the cur- 22 gold and 2 silver medals in the wanted to pay back his parents add an hour more for the practice, EVRAA 2018, because first time riculum that have been given anyo category. In the combative for their effort and sacrifices. This so that the athletes will be trained in history, a DepEd secretary at- importance in Calbayog. “I am category, 7 gold medals out of 10 time, he will use the incentives even more. tended this sports event. We are happy that you’re giving em- and 2 bronze medals were gar- he can get to buy denture for her The athletes also extend their blessed because Secretary Briones phasis on arts and culture, and nered by the Ormoc delegation. mother. heartfelt gratitude for the support is one of our country’s most dis- sports... And I hope, and I wish, The athletes and their stories Rhona Pornel, a grade 3 stu- given to them by City Mayor tingushed officials,” he added. and I ask that you appreciate and Rose Ann Casilao, 11 years dent, the youngest one, also a Richard Gomez. It greatly added Aquino also emphasized that be conscious with all these effort old, a grade 5 student at Macabug gold-medalist, said that the incen- to their motivation to win. And Briones’ presence will definitely to help us in education,” she said. Elementary School, was the only tives she will be receiving shall be of course, to their coach and chief inspire a lot of Calbayognons and Briones also commended one to get 5 gold medals in this used for the construction of their trainer Mr. Cuevas, who has been the athletes from different del- the scholars of the City Arts and year’s Arnis competition. This house. She lives in an area that like their second father and kuya. egations, also making everyone Culture Office (CACO) for their could be the greatest achievement is prone to flooding. Every time They said, if not because of Mr. appreciate EVRAA as a catalyst astounding performance of the a little girl could have. there is heavy rainfall, that means Cuevas, they are not what they for change in the lives of the unity dance presented during I, personally, wish that I could a “big problem” for them. She said are right now – CHAMPIONS. By students and the development the event. turn back to the time when I was that she will use the money for Dailyn Cabarse of the region. “I envy all of you kids, all of you athletes at the back, because you can sit on the floor while I, have to be pulled up from the floor. And so while you are at your age, do not lose the capac- ity to sit on the floor even as you already know how to stand on your own,” Briones said jokingly to inspire everyone in the venue. She concluded her speech saying that EVRAA is not only about sports, literature and mu- sic, but also about remembering what the Samareños contributed to history. After her speech, CACO scholars entertained the crowd with performances of LAKUB and The Ismayling. Secretary Briones also sang along with the performers as they sung the BRGY. ESPERANZA is the recipient of the city government’s infrastructure projects under Mayor Richard Gomez’s administration. The residents famous Visayan Songs “Matud happily received the road project and the covered court during the turnover ceremony done by the city government with the city mayor in attendance, Nila” and “Usahay”. By Dailyn Vice Mayor Toto Locsin, city councilors and 4th District of Leyte Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez. (Grabbed from Serbisyong Gomez FB Page) Cabarse February 5-11, 2018 EVRAA 2018 9

COMPILED by EV Mail correspondent Dailyn Cabarse, as Mr. & Ms. DepEd EV 2018 lends grabbed from the EVRAA 2018 official website, here is the glamour to Day 1 of EVRAA Meet official and partial results of the games. Congratulations!!!

CALBAYOG CITY – Deafening cheers echoed from the City Arts and Culture Office (CACO) Theater as the Search for Mr. & Ms. DepEd Eastern Visayas kicked off on the first night of the EVRAA 2018 sports competition prop- er, February 5 at Nijaga Park this city. Thirteen participating school divi- sions from the different parts of the region – Baybay City Athletic Association, Catba- logan City Athletic Association, Eastern Samar Provincial Athletic Association, Leyte Provincial Athletic Delegation, Maasin City Athletic Association, Northern Samar Provincial Athletic Association, Ormoc City Athletic Association, Samar The battle of beauty, brawn and Lordson F. Gargoles of Biliran City while Provincial Athletic Association, Southern brains challenged the candidates in the Ms. Eloquence is once again Ms. Soria of Leyte Provincial Athletic Association, two-set mind-blowing and heart-pounding Calbayog City. Tacloban City Athletic Association, and interview of picture analysis during the The following, “in no particular order”, Calbayog City Athletic Association came preliminaries with all 13 pairs and the on- were the ones who survived the prelimi- in with beauty and intelligence to compete the-spot question-and-answer during the naries and made it to the top 5: Louzzete for the title. final interview of the top 5 finalists. A. Soria of Calbayog City, Trixie Mae L. The said search was adjudged by Top 5 Faller of Maasin City, Joy Catherine B. six prominent and distinguished men Prior to announcing the top 5 final- Ortiz of Northern Samar, Nikka M. Doma- and women from outside of the region for ists, the special awards were given: nillo of Ormoc City, Darlene Kyla Quirap “fairness” purposes. These six members Admire Model Look Award with a prize of Gutierrez of Samar Division, Jazztin of the panel of judges were grouped into an exclusive modeling contract with AB Antonii A. Acedillo of Catbalogan City, Mc two – 3 judges for the male candidates Models Management went to Mc Lloyd Lloyd Lean J. Clamor of Eastern Samar, and the other 3 for the female candidates. Lean J. Clamor of Eastern Samar and Lawrence Anthony A. Alonzo of Ormoc The candidates Louzzete A. Soria of Calbayog; Best in City, Benjamin Siazon Lapiceros Jr. of The candidates became instant Festival Costume went to Mr. Clamor of Samar Division, and Lordson F. Gargoles celebrities as they ramp before a huge Eastern Samar and Darlene Kyla Quirap of Biliran City. crowd of cheerers, showcasing the “best Gutierrez of Samar Division; Best in Sports During the final and on-the-spot of themselves” for they compete not just Wear went to Jazztin Antonii A. Acedillo question-and-answer interview, Regional for the major award but also for the five of Catbalogan City and Ms. Soria of Cal- Director Dr. Ramir B. Uytico prepared two special awards – Admire Model Look, Best bayog City; Best in Formal Wear went similar questions, which were asked sepa- in Festival Costume, Best in Sports Wear, to Mr. Acedillo of Catbalogan City and rately to both the male and female groups. Best in Formal Wear and Evening Gown Best in Evening Gown is Ms. Gutierrez “Male beauty and brain contests Attire, and Eloquence. of Samar Division; and Mr. Eloquence is are important for us males because we represent strong beings that live to care for other people. And as males, we also have the softer side that projects beauty and brain at the same time. This contest is a great time to showcase that we also have the softer side. Through this beauty and brain contest, we can achieve equality among genders,” was the smart answer of Jazztin Antonii A. Acedillo of Catbalogan City Division, who was eventually hailed Mr. DepEd Eastern Visayas 2018. Meanwhile, the female candidates were asked to cite a specific learning experience in joining EVRAA 2018 and how it contributed to their personal trans- formations as a student. “As a student and an athlete at the same time, the learning experience I have in joining EVRAA is that I can manage my

see MR. & MS. The reigning Mr. & Ms. DepEd EV 2018 in their festival costumes during the pictorial. (Grabbed from the EVRAA 2018 FB Page) EVRAA p. 3 10 NOTICES February 5-11, 2018

Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement Republic of the ing the Municipal Civil Branch 17, Palompon, NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN Republic of the Philippines Philippine Registrar of Palompon, Leyte at which date, time that the properties of the late ALLAN AUCTION SALES PROVINCE OF SAMAR A. AREJOLA re parcels of land Lot Municipality of Sta. Margarita SUPREME COURT Leyte and the Philippine and place, any person 2838-D-2-F-4-B-1, Psd 08-025874-D This is to inform the public that we will be con- OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL Regional Trial Court Statistic Authority to cor- may appear and show situated in Brgy. Carmen, Calbayog CIVIL REGISTRAR Eight Judicial Region rect the erroneous entry cause, if any why the City, covered by TCT No. 8033 TD No. ducting an Auction Sale on February 09, 2018 at NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION 99-01086-00938, containing an area In compliance with Section Branch 17 in the Certificate of Live petition should not be of 200 sq. m. ; Lot 2199, Cad-422, , for all unredeemed pledge articles for the fol- 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice Palompon, Leyte Birth of the petitioner, granted. situated in Brgy. Balud, Calbayog City, 9AM is hereby served to the public SP. PROC. CAS NO. Particularly: (a) The en- Let copies of this covered by TCT No. 7463, TD No. lowing branches where it was pawned: that ROSEMARIE RECAMARA 99-01010-01474, containing an area NADALA has filed with this- Of R-PAL-17-0438-SP try on her last name from Order be published at of 269 SQ. M.; 3-storey building, situ- fice a petition for Change of First ated in Brgy. Payahan, Calbayog City, 1. Gemmary Pawnshop & Jewellery – Ormoc IN RE: CORRECTION SOCO to FRIAS which the expense of the peti- Name from “ROSA MARIA” to OF ENTRIES IN THE is her correct last name/ tioner in a newspaper covered by TD No. 99-01086-00978, (053) 561-0203 “ROSEMARIE” in the Certificate containing a floor area of 384 sq. m. ; of Live Birth of “ROSA MARIA RECORD OF BIRTH surname (b) Making the of general circulation in and 3-storey building, situated in Brgy. MEDORANDA RECAMARA” Balud, Calbayog City, covered by TD No. 2. Gemmany Pawnshop & Jewellery – Baybay OF KRISSA SOCO name SOCO as petition- the Province of Leyte, with Registry Number 2001-93 99-01010-01530, containing an area of who was born on April 13, 1962 Petitioner, er’s middle name which once a week for three (3) 660 sq. m. were settled among his heirs (053) 563-8336 at Palale, Sta. Margarita, Samar As represented by her her correct middle name consecutive weeks, with per Doc. No. 10688; Page No. 2138; and whose parents are AMANCIO Book No. XXII; Series of 2017 of Notary 3. Gemmary Pawnshop & Jewellery – Bato mother ROSELYN (c) The name JONERO the last publication to be CAGOMOC RECAMARA and Public Hernando M. Hernandez, Jr. EV SOCO FRIAS GUILARAN FRIAS be made at least one week Mail Jan. 22- 28, 29- Feb. 4 & 5-11, 2018 (053) 568-0988 SOFRONIA DEBUTON ME- Extrajudicial Settlement DORANDA -versus- entered in her birth certif- prior to the date set for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pawners are directed to verify their pawn ticket.” Any person having knowl- JONERO GUILARAN icate, as the petitioner’s initial hearing. that the property of the late PEDRO edge and/or claiming interest or FRIAS, father first name, middle Furnish copies of VALMERA and FERNANDO LABRA re may be adversely affected by a parcel of land situated at Barangay said petition may file his written MUNICIPAL CIVIL and last name, in that this Order to the Office of Liberty Hilongos, Leyte, containing REGIONAL TRIAL copy, in the same terms Republic of the opposition with this Office not REGISTRAR OF order, respectively (c) On Municipal Civil Registrar an area of 259 sq. m. covered under later than 15 days from date of PALOMPON, LEYTE the entry date and place of Palompon, Leyte, Of- Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg, COURT and condition and in like Philippines publication. P-71205 and TD No. 1402300150R13 Eighth Judicial Region faith and credit, as the REGIONAL TRIAL (Sgd.) ENGR. AIVIZE G. and NATIONAL of marriage of parents fice of the Solicitor Gen- was settled among their heirs per Doc. Branch 16 lost titles. COURT LIBUNAO STATISTICS OFFICE at from “Not Applicable” eral, Office of the Civil No. 389; page 79; Book No. XXX; Series Municipal Civil Registrar QUEZON CITY to “May 10, 2008 at Calo- Registrar General, Philip- of 2017 of Notary Public Ma. Lourdes Naval, Biliran Finding the peti- Eighth Judicial Region EV Mail Jan. 29- Feb. 4, Madula-Vilbar. EV Mail Jan. 22-28, LRC Case No. 01-2017 tion being sufficient in Branch 16 & 5-11, 2018 METRO MANILA ocan City”. pine Statistics Authority, 29- Feb. 4, & 5-11, 2018 IN RE PETITION form and substance, let Naval, Biliran Respondents. As the petition ap- and the petitioner. Deed of Self-Adjudication NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR ESSUANCE OF the initial hearing be set SP. PROC. NO. P-469 be granted. x------x pears to be sufficient in SO ORDERED. that the properties of the late LOLITO SECOND OWNER’S on December 14, 2017 at IN THE MATTER OF Let copy of this Or- ORDER form and substance, the Given in Chambers, LAUDE NUEVE re parcels of a com- A verified petition same is hereby set for this 15th day of January, mercial/residential land located at Vicen- COPY OF KATIBAYAN 8:30 o’clock in the morn- THE ADOPTION OF der be published at the tillo Cor. Castin St. P. Inocentes, Naval, NG ORIHINAL NA ing at which date, time THE MINOR JANSE expense of the petitioner having been filed with initial hearing, pursuant 2018 at the Hall of Justice, Biliran consisting an area of 171 sq. m. TITULO BLG P-2717; and place all interested GRACE A. PORBOSA once a week for three (3) this Court by petitioner, to Section 3, Rule 105 of Palompon, Leyte. with TD No. 01700 ; a residential building through counsel, Atty. the Rules of Court on (Sgd.) MARIO O. located at P. Inocentes, Naval, Building P-1918 and P-2719 person may appear and WITH PRAYER TO consecutive weeks in a with TD No. 01701 consisting an area of OF THE REGISTRY show cause, if any they CHANGE HER NAME newspaper of general Renold C. Arpon, pray- April 13, 2018 at 8:30 QUINIT 137.70 sq. m. ; residential building with DEEDS OF BILIRAN have, why this petition TO JANCE GRACE P. circulation duly autho- ing that after publication, o’clock in the morning Presiding Judge an area of 1 sq. m. with TD No. 00946; and Bank deposit under his name with PROVINCE MIGUEL should not be granted. CUEVAS. rized by this Court. notice and hearing, judg- at the Hall of Justice, EV Mail Jan. 22-28, the Land Bank of the Philippines under J. CASAS, CHRISTIAN Let copy of this SPS. JOSE G. CUEVA, Furnish copies of ment be rendered direct- Regional Trial Court, 29- Feb. 4, & 5-11, 2018 Account No. 12170113-68; and Account JR and JANE M. No. 1520676-02 were adjudicated unto JAMES G. CASAS Order published at the this Order and the pe- herself by LOLITA C. NUEVE per Doc. And JESSE JORDAN G. expense of the petitioner PORBOSA CUEVAS. tition to the Solicitor Republic of the Philippines RECTION OF HER GENDER Republic of the Philippines No. 343; Page No. 37; Book III; Series CASAS, represented by once a week for three (3) Petitioners. General, Makati City, the Province of Biliran FROM “MALE” to “FEMALE” Province of Eastern Samar of 2018 of Notary Public Robie Charles MUNICIPALITY OF CAIBIRAN in the Certificate of Live Birth Municipality of Salcedo D. Pascual. EV Mail Jan. 29- Feb. 4, MIGUEL J. CASAS, consecutive weeks in a x------x Provincial prosecutor, OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL of CLEO GILLAMAC VERIAN Office of the Municipal Civil 5-11,& 12-18 2018 Attorney-In-Fact, newspaper of general ORDER Naval, Biliran Province, CIVIL REGISTRAR at Caibiran, Biliran whose par- Registrar Extrajudicial Settlement and Petitioners, circulation duly autho- A verified petition the petitioner and coun- NOTICE OF PUBLICAITON ents are ROMEO VERIAN and NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Partition CCE-004-2018 RA 10172 LEONOR GILLAMAC bearing In compliance with Rule NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN -versus- rized by this Court after having been filed with sel and the Department Date: January 23, 2018 Registry No. 3. 7 of Administrative Order No. 1, that the properties of the late FEDIL THE REGISTER OF a raffle had been con- the Court by petitioner, of Social Development In compliance with the Any person adversely Series of 2012 (R.A. No. 10172 G. SANCHEZ (a.k.a. FIDEL G. SAN- DEEDS OF PROVINCE ducted by the Branch thru counsel praying of Biliran Province and publication requirement and affected by said petition may IRR), in relation to Rule 9 of CHEZ) re a parcel of land Lot 5757-F, pursuant to OCRG Memo- file his/her written opposition Administrative Order No. 1, series situated in Barangay Salvacion, Ormoc OF BILIRAN Clerk of Court and cop- that after due notice, further ordered to con- randum Circular No. 2013-1, with this Office not later than of 2001 (R.A. No. 9048 IRR), a City, containing an area of 7,209 sq. X------X ies of this Order and Pe- publication, and hear- duct Child and Home Guidelines in the Implementa- February 1, 2018. notice is hereby served to the m. covered by TCT No. T-31953; Lot ORDER tition be posted in three ing, it issue a decree of Study and submit a re- tion of the Administrative order (Sgd.) ROSEMARIE V. public that ISABEL A. QUIMI- 5757-F, containing an area of 9,902 No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on RA SEVILLA NALES has filed with this office a sq. m. covered by TCT No. T-31954; A verified petition (3) conspicuous places adoption effecting the port at least three (3) 10172), NOTICE IS HEREBY Municipal Civil Registrar petition for Correction of Clerical lot 1387-B-8-B, situated in Poblacion having been filed with where the property is adoption by the petition- days prior to the date of SERVED TO THE PUBLIC that EV Mail Feb. 5-11, & or typographical error of sex under Ormoc City, containing an area of 207 the Court by petitioner, located and at the bullet- ers of the minor JANSE hearing. CLEO VERIAN PALENCIA has 12- 18, 2018 R.A. No. 10172 from “MALE” to sq. m. covered by TCT No. 18830; filed within this office aCOR- “FEMALE” in the Certificate of One-Fifth (1/5) share of a parcel of land thru counsel, praying ing board of Justice Hall GRACE A. PORBOSA SO ORDERED. Live Birth of ARA FRANCIS A. Lot 1387-B-7, containing an area of that after due notice and of Biliran Province. with all the legal affects QUIMINALES, under Reg. No. 75 sq. m. covered by TCT No. 18824; IN CHAMBERS Republic of the lowing documents to 2001-331, who was born on April and one (1) unit residential building hearing, to issue an OR- Furnish copies of and consequence thereof this 18th day of January 23, 2001 at Barangay Tagbacan, erected on Lot 1387-B-8-B covered by Philippines support this petition. DER, this Order to the Regis- and it is also prayed that 2018 at Naval, Biliran, Salcedo, Eastern Samar and TD No. 01020-00074 were settled and CIVIL REGISTRY a. Certificate of Live 1. DECLARING try of Deeds of Biliran the name of the minor Philippines. whose parents are Francisco D. partitioned per Doc. No. 62; Page No. OFFICE Birth OCRG copy 13; Book No. CDXXXI; Series of 2017 of AS LOST, NULL AND Province, the petitioner be changed to JANCY (Sgd.) BIENVENIDO Quiminales and Isabel S. Awa-aw. Any person adversely af- Notary Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV VOID the Katibayan and counsel as well. GRACE P. CUEVAS to M. MONTALLA Province of Leyte b. Certificate of Bap- Mail Jan. 29- Feb. 4, 5-11,& 12-18 2018 City of Ormoc tism, Marriage Contract fected by said petition may file Extrajudicial Settlement with Sale ng Orihinal na Titulo SO ORDERED. reflect new status as an Executive Judge his/her written opposition with NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Blg. P-2717; P-1918 and IN CHAMBERS adopted child of the CC Petition No. CFN- 005 c. Birth Certificate this Office not later than February 19, 2018. that the property of the late PRIMO P-2719; and this 12th day of October petitioners. Atty. Clemencio C. – 2018 of child. SORIA re a motor vehicle Make: SU- Republic of the d. Passport and (Sgd.) JOSELITO C. ZUKI; CHASSIS No. DC51T-123140; 2. DIRECTING 2017 at Naval, Biliran, Finding the peti- Sabitsana, Jr. ESQUIERDO PLATE NO. YBF532; ENGINE No. THE REGISTER OF Philippines. tion being sufficient in Prosecutors Office, Philippines) Driver’s License Municipal Civil Registrar EV Mail Feb. 5-11, & 12- F6A-5596371; YEAR MODEL: 2005; DEEDS OF PROVINCE (Sgd.) BIENVENIDO form and substance, let Biliran, Province Province of Leyte ) S.S. e. Affidavit of Un- TYPE OF BODY: PICK –UP was settled City of Ormoc) employment 18, 2018 among his heirs and sold in favor of SPS. OF BILIRAN TO ISSUE M. MONTALLA the initial hearing be set Solicitor General JOSE S. BACALSO and ARLENE D. ANOTHER OWNER’S Executive Judge on April 5, 2018 at 8:30 Sps. Jose G. Cue- PETITION FOR f. Police and NBI BACALSO per Doc. No. 188; Page No. CHANGE OF FIRST clearance 38; Book No. XLVI; Series of 2017 of DUPLICATE COPY OF Cc o’clock in the morning at vas, Jr. & Jane M. Por- Notary Public Ernesto M. Butawan. EV SAID TITLES IN THE Atty. Robie Charles which date and time all bosa Cuevas NAME 7.) I have not filed Mail Jan. 29- Feb. 4, 5-11, & 12-18, 2018 NAME OF PETITION- D. Pascual interested person may DSWD, Biliran I, MARIO V. SA- any similar petition and Extrajudicial Settlement and BENICIO, of legal age, that, to the best of my Partition ERS, IN lieu of the said EV Mail Jan. 29- Feb. appear and show cause Province NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lost owner’s duplicate 4, 5-11,& 12-18 2018 if any they have, why EV Mail Jan. 29- Feb. Filipino and a resident knowledge, no other sim- that the property of the late LUCIANO this petition should not 4, 5-11, & & 12, 18, 2018 of, Ormoc City, Leyte ilar petition is pending G. BACHO re a parcel of land Lot Philippines, after hav- with any LCRO, Court 11, situated in Barrio Bagong Buhay, Extrajudicial Settlement Ormoc City, containing an area of 197 NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that the properties of the late FELICIANA Y. ing been duly sworn to or Philippines Consulate. sq. m. covered by TCT No. 10671was REMIGIO re parcels of land as follows: Republic of the Philippines NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC in accordance with law, 8.) I have no pend- PHILIPS ... settled and partitioned among his heirs No. Lot No. Area (sq.m.) T.D. No. Province of Leyte CCE-0008-2018 per Doc. No. 199; Page No. 40; Book 1 3568-L-1-F-1 129.74 99-01011-01224 Municipality of Villaba January 31, 2018 hereby declare that: ing criminal, civil or No. XXXXVII; Series of 2007 of Notary 2 3568-L-1-F-2 129.42 99-01011-01226 Office of the Municipal Civil In compliance with the 1.) I am the peti- administrative case in from P. 2 3 3568-L-1-F-4 133.27 99-01011-01227 Public Nicolas S. Maglasang. EV Mail Registrar publication requirement and tioner seeking the change any court or any quasi- Feb. 5-11, 12-18, & 19-25, 2018 4 3568-L-1-F-5 133.49 99-01011-01228 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION pursuant to OCRG Memoran- The city’s en- Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed 5 3568-L-1-F-8 221.76 99-01011-01229 CCE-06-2018 RA 10172 dum Circular No. 2013-1 Guide- of first name in my Cer- judicial body. of Absolute Sale 6 3568-L-1-F-7 157.89 99-01011-01230 In compliance with the lines in the Implementation of tificate of Live Birth. 9.) I am filing this ergy consumption is 7 3568-G 100.00 99-01011-01133 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN publication requirement and pur- the Administrative Order No. 2.) That I was born petition at the CRO of that the properties of the late SPS. 8 3568-J 921.00 99-01011-01136 suant to OCRG Memorandum 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. expected to reduce 9 3568-K 982.00 99-01011-01140 EDUARDO HO and LUCIANA C. HO Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines 10172), Notice is hereby served on February 28, 1958 at Civil Registry Office of 10 3568-L-1-C 100.00 99-01011-01171 by 70% using this re parcels of residential land situated in the Implementation of the Ad- to the public that WILCER T. 11 3568-L-1-l 1,209.00 99-01011-01172 Ormoc City, Leyte, Phil- Ormoc City, Leyte, in ac- in Brgy. PI. Garcia, Naval, Biliran de- ministrative Order No. 1 Series of LAGUA has filed with this Of- 12 3568-L-1-G 112.23 99-01011-01175 ippines. cordance with R.A. 9048 brand. LGU-Ormoc nominated as survey No. 595 under 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice fice, a petition for correction of 13 3568-L-3-A 100.00 99-01011-01201 TD No. 00511 with an area of 249 sq. is hereby served to the public that entry in the gender of the child 3.) The birth was and its implementing hopes as well that 14 3568-L-1-A-8 80.00 99-01011-01259 m. including building with an area of 78 JOBERT E. QUILATON has filed from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the recorded under registry rules and regulations. sq. m. under TD No. 00512; Agricultural 15 3568-L-1-A-4 200.00 99-01011-01261 the Return of In- 16 3568-L-1-A-7 80.00 99-01011-01262 with this office, a petition for cor- Certificate of Live Birth of WIL- number 462. (Sgd.) MARIO V. Land situated in Brgy. Caraycaray, Na- rection of entry in sex from “F” to CER BARBA TOMADA who was vestment (ROI) will val, Biliran denominated as survey No. 17 3568-L-1-H-5 220.00 99-01011-01200 4.) The first name SABENICIO 18 3568-L-1-H-4 100.00 99-01011-01199 “MALE” in the Certificate of Live born on August 31, 1983 in Brgy. 4168-P under TD No. 00379 with an area Birth of JOBERT E. QUILATON Lonoy, Kananga, Leyte and to be changed is from Petitioner only be within 5-7 of 0.6488 hectares; and residential land 19 3568-L-1-H-1 100.00 99-01011-01198 Were settled among her heirs per Doc. No. 19478; Page No. 66; Book No. who was born on October 12, whose parents are WILFREDO “SABEN” to “MARIO”. VERIFICATION years due to its sav- situated in Brgy. Smo. Rosario, Naval, 1981 at Villaba, Leyte and whose DELOS REYES TOMADA and Biliran denominated as survey No. (7-P), 251; Series 2017 of Notary Public Ma. Rowena L. Urot. EV Mail Jan. 22- 28, 29- Feb. 4 & 5-11, 2018 parents are LOLITO QUILATON CERELINA R. BARBA. 5.) The grounds for I, MARIO V. SA- ings on less wattage under TD No. 00248, with an area of 121 and JULITA ESPINA. Any person adversely af- filing this petition are the BENICIO the petitioner, sq. m. were settled among their heirs and Any person adversely af- fected by said petition may file consumption. parcel 1 together with the building sold in following : hereby certify that the Republic of the HUDSON fected by said petition may file his his written opposition with this favor of SPS. SALVADOR G. REGIS, JR For his part, written opposition with this Office office not later than February a.) I habitually and allegations herein are and LUCIDITA A. REGIS per Doc. No. Philippines Petitioner, not later than January 31, 2018. 20, 2018. 158; Page No. 32; Book No. 56; Series REGIONAL TRIAL -versus- continuously used “MA- true and correct to the Mayor Richard Go- of 2018 of Notary Public Redentor C. (Sgd.) ENGR. MEDALLO V. (Sgd.) ENGR. NEWTON A. RIO” and I am publicly best of my knowledge COURT THE CIVIL REGISTRAR PUNONG ISAAC mez said that his Villordon. EV Mail Feb. 5-11, 12-18, & known in the community and belief. 19-25, 2018 8th Judicial Region GENERAL NATIONAL Municipal Civil Registrar Municipal Civil Registrar number one fo- Extrajudicial Settlement BRANCH 15 STATISTICS OFFICE, EV Mail Feb. 5-11, & 12- EV Mail Feb. 5-11, & with that first name. (Sgd.) MARIO V. 18, 2018 12-18, 2018 cus for the city is NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Hall of Justice, Burauen, (NSO) MANILA, AND 6.) I submit the fol- SABENICIO that the property of the late MAXIMO Petitioner peace and order and TABON & MAXIMA YARI re a parcel Leyte THE LOCAL CIVIL of agricultural land, located at Brgy. Special Proceedings REGISTRAR, JULITA, Birth of the petitioner in Trial Court, Branch 15, hearing. SUBSCRIBED AND through lighting up Buga-buga, Villaba, Leyte, Philippines, Case. 18-01-217 LEYTE the Civil Registry thereat Burauen, Leyte, at which Furnish copies of SWORN to before me this the streets with Phil- covered by TD No. 3985, with an area 2nd day of February 2018 of 29 hectares was settled among their FOR: Respondents. where the date of birth date, time and place, all this Order and petition to ips lights, the city heirs per Doc. No. 73; Page No. 92; Book Cancellation of Record x------x of the latter is indicated persons may appear and the Office of the Solicitor in the City/Municipality No. XXVI; Series No. 2008 of Notary of Ormoc City, petitioner will be safer and Public Bienvenido G. Say. EV Mail Feb. Entry ORDER as November 8, 1959 on show cause, if any, why General, Municipal Civil 5-11, 12-18, & 19-25, 2018 IN THE MATTER OF A verified petition September 2, 1982 and the petition should not Registrar of Julita, Leyte, exhibiting his/her Com- brighter at night. Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed THE PETITION FOR had been filed by the in the Office of the Civil be granted. Office of the Province munity Tax Certificate Accordingly, of Absolute Sale No. 24034554 issued on NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CANCELLATION OF petitioner, through coun- Registrar General as No- Let a copy of this Prosecutor, the petitioner the residents of that the property of the late SPS. ISAAC THE CERTIFICATE sel, praying that after vember 8, 1959. Order be published at and her counsel. 02.1.1.18 at Ormoc City. TAN and FELICIDAD TAN re a parcel OF LIVE BIRTH OF due publication, notice (Sgd.) ATTY. JOSE Ormoc have also of residential land situated in Brgy. P. Finding the petition the expense of the peti- SO ORDERED. Inocentes, Naval, Biliran denominated as JOSEPHINE LUCIANO and hearing, an Order to be sufficient in form tioner in a newspaper IN CHAMBERS, RENANIE R. TERRE expressed their survey No. 712 with an area of 196 sq. m. DIAZ IN THE OFFICE be issued directing the and substance it is hereby of general circulation in Hall of Justice, Burauen, Notary Public positive feedback was settled among their heirs and sold in CIVIL REGISTRAR Office of the Municipal ordered that the said the Province of Leyte, Leyte, January 30, 2018. Doc No. 401 favor of SUSAN VELASQUEZ PARILLA towards the installa- per Doc. No. 157; Page No. 32 ; Book GENERAL, MANILA Civil Registrar of Julita, petition be set for initial once a week for three (3) (Sgd.) TARCELO A. Page No. 81 No. __; Series of 2018 of Notary Public AND IN THE LOCAL Leyte and the Civil Reg- hearing on March 06, consecutive weeks, with SABARRE JR Book No. XXI tion of new, brighter Redentor C. Villordon. EV Mail Feb. 5-11, Series of 2018 12-18, & 19-25, 2018 REGISTRY, JULITA, istrar General, National 2018 in the morning ses- the last publication to be Acting Presiding Judge and energy efficient LEYTE, Statistics Office to cancel sion of this Court at the made at least one week EV Mail Jan. 29- Feb. EV Mail Feb. 5-11, & LED streetlights. By 12-18, 2018 JOSEPHINE DIAZ the Certificate of Live Hall of Justice, Regional prior to the date of initial 4, 5-11, & 12-18, 2018 Claudette Garduce February 5-11, 2018 NOTICES 11

Republic of the dress at Room 3520, 35th the highest bidder for be erected upon.” Republic of the 8:30 o’clock in the morn- Republic of the at which date and time Philippines Floor, Petron Mega Plaza cash and in Philippine PROSPECTIVE Philippines ing at which date, time Philippines and time all interested REGIONAL TRIAL Building, 358 Sen. Gil Currency, the following BIDDERS AND BUY- REGIONAL TRIAL and place all interested REGIONAL TRIAL person may appear and COURT Puyat Avenue, Makati properties with all its im- ERS MAY INVESTIGATE COURT person may appear and COURT show cause if any they 8th Judicial Region City against MARIA provements, if any to wit: FOR THEMSELVES THE Eighth Judicial Region show cause, if any they Eight Judicial Region have, why this petition Branches 6, 7, 8, 9, 34, LOURDES M. BARE- T-62157 TITLE AND ENCUM- Branch 16 have, why this petition Branch 16 should not be granted. 43, & 44 LOS, Real St., Pob. Dist. 1. A parcel of land BRANCES, HEREIN Naval, Biliran should not be granted. Naval, Biliran Let copy of this Bulwagan ng III, MacArthur, Leyte, designated as Lot 8, ABOVE-DESCRIBED LRC CASE No. 02-2017 Let copy of this SP. PROC. No. P468 Order published at the Katarungan to satisfy the mortgage Block 11 of the consol- REAL PROPERTIES IF IN RE: PETITION FOR Order published at the IN THE MATTER OF expense of the petitioner Tacloban City indebtedness which as idation-subdivision of ANY THERE BE. THE REISSUANCE expense of the petitioner THE CORRECTION OF once a week for three OFFICE OF THE of September 20, 2016 Pcs-08-000536-D, being All sealed bids must AND/OR once a week for three (3) THE YEAR OF BIRTH (3) consecutive week in CLERK OF COURT & amounts to TWO HUN- a portion of lots 3417, be submitted to the un- RECONSTITUTION OF consecutive weeks in a FROM 1954 TO 1944 a newspaper of general EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF DRED ELEVEN THOU- Cad. 220 and lot 40 and dersigned on the above- THE OWNER’S COPY newspaper of general cir- OF PETITIONER, circulation duly autho- OF LEYTE SAND FOUR HUN- 41, (LRC), Psd 12477, stated time and date. OF CERTIFICATE OF culation duly authorized LOLITA MONTO rized by this Court after EJF No. 3821 DRED FORTY SIX & situated in the Barangay In the event the TITLE NO TC-3013 by this Court after a raffle MONTECILLO, a raffle had been con- For: EXTRA 16/100 (P211,446.16) PE- of Marasbaras, City of public auction should SPOUSES JOSE had been conducted by Petitioner ducted by the Branch JUDICIAL SOS, in Philippine Cur- Tacloban, Province of not take place on the said ISAGANI L. DOYON the Branch Clerk of Court -versus- Clerk of Court. FORECLOSURE OF rency, including inter- Leyte, Island of Leyte. date, it shall be held on and ERNITA V. and copies of this Order THE LOCAL CIVIL Furnish copies of REAL ESTATE/ est and penalty charges, Bounded on the: March 12, 2018. DOYON, and Petition be posted REGISTRAR OF this Order and the pe- PERSONAL PROPERTY but excluding additional NW., along line 1-2 Magsaysay Blvd., Petitioners, in three (3) conspicuous KAWAYAN, BILIRAN, tition to the Solicitor MORTGAGE UNDER interest and penalty by lot 6, Block 11; on the Tacloban City, Leyte, -versus- places where the prop- Respondents. General Makati City the ACT 3135 charges until fully paid, NE., along line 2-3 Philippines. THE REGISTER OF erty is located and at the x------x Provincial Prosecutor, HOME expenses of collection, by alley 5 (3.50m. wide); January 29, 2018. DEEDS OF PROVINCE bulletin board of Justice ORDER Naval, Biliran Province DEVELOPMENT 10% of the total indebted- on the FOR THE CLERK OF OF BILIRAN hall of Biliran Province. A verified petition and the petitioner and MUTUAL FUND ness as Attorney’s Fees, SE., along line 3-4 COURT Respondent Furnish copies of having been filed with counsel as well. Mortgagee, plus expense of the Fore- by lot 10, Block 11 and & EX-OFFICIO x------x this Order to the Registry the Court by petitioner, SO ORDERED. -versus- closure, Sheriff’s lawful on the SHERIFF ORDER of Deeds of Biliran Prov- thru counsel praying IN CHAMBERS MARIA LOURDES M. fees, and Expenses for SW., along line 4-5 (Sgd.) LAURO R.C.P. A verified petition ince, the petitioner and that after notice, publi- this 16th day of January BARELOS, conducting the PUBLIC by lot 9, alley 11 and CASTILLO, III having been filed with counsel as well. cation and hearing the 2018 at Naval, Biliran, Mortgagor. AUCTION SALE there- Along line 5-1 by Sheriff IV the Court by petitioner, SO ORDERED. entry as to the year of Philippines x------x of, the UNDERSIGNED 16 lot 7, block 11 of this RTC-OCC, Tacloban thru counsel praying that IN CHAMBERS this birth in the certificate of (Sgd.) BIENVENIDO NOTICE OF EXTRA- EXECUTING SHERIFF subdivision… Copy Furnished: after due notice and hear- 16th day of January 2018 live birth of petitioner M. MONTALLA JUDICIAL SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC Containing an area Atty. Paul E. Plaza ing, it will be pleased to at Naval, Biliran, Philip- be corrected from 1954 Executive Judge Upon extra-judicial AUCTION on March of Fifty Four (54) Square Clerk of Court VI direct the REGISTER OF pines to 1944 Cc: petition for sale under 5, 2018 from 9:00 am Meters, more or less…. RTC-OCC, Taclo- DEEDS OF THE PROV- (Sgd.) BIENVENIDO Finding the peti- Atty. Redentor C. Act 3135, as amended, to 4:00 pm at Regional “Including the ban INCE OF BILIRAN. M. MONTALLA tion being sufficient in Villordon filed by HOME DEVEL- Trial Court, Bulwagan ng house/building (s) and EV Mail Feb. 5-11, 5. To re-issue and Executive Judge form and substance, and Prosecutors Office, OPMENT MUTUAL Katarungan, Magsaysay other improvements now 12-18, & 19-25, 2018 reconstitute the owner’s CC after the Office of the Biliran, Province FUND, with office ad- Blvd., TAcloban City, to erected or hereafter may- copy of TRANSFER CER- Atty. Mario Lydinno Solicitor General has Solicitor General TIFICATE OF TITLE NO. R. Opeña entered its appearance Local Civil Regis- Republic of the Philippines affected residential buildings shall be exempt from TC-3013; Registry of Deeds of being one of the jurisdic- trar of Kawayan, Biliran Province of Eastern Samar the following: Finding the peti- Biliran Province tional requirements, let Lolita Monto Mon- City of Borongan a. Upon rebuilding/reconstruction of the resi- tion being sufficient in Sps. Jose Isagani L. the initial hearing be set tecillo OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD dence, building permit fees and for clearances and form and substance, let Doyon & Ernita V. Doyon on April 4, 2018 at 8:30 EV Mail Feb. 5-11, ORDINANCE NO. 134 other fees appurtenant to the accomplishment of the initial hearing be EV Mail Feb. 5-11, o’clock in the morning 12-18, & 19-25, 2018 Series of 2018 the same. set on April 18, 2018 at 12-18, & 19-25, 2018 Principal Sponsors: b. Real property taxes for the years 2018 and HON. VICTOR L. FRANCO 2019. CLASSROOMS ... from P. 2 HON. RENATO C. BAGACAY SECTION 4. COVERAGE. This exemptions INHS ... from P. 2 HON. EMMANUEL T. TIU SONCO shall cover only those businesses and real properties units of school buildings for primary and HON. NAPOLEON A. BEBITA directly affected by the conflagrations as certified Cuervo. During the site visit, DE Gonzalez secondary schools in the municipalities HON. AURORA A. ANASARIAS by the City Social Welfare and Development Office assured INHS Principal Cuervo that the of Barugo, Burauen, Capoocan, Carigara, HON. ESTANISLAO N. QUELITANO, JR. (CSWDO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and building will be finished before the next Dagami, Dulag, Jaro, Julita, La Paz, Mac HON. LEONALDO A. ADOR, JR. the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management school year starts for the benefit of the HON. GLENN A. ESCOTO Office (CDRRMO) after strict and thorough inspec- Arthur, Mayorga, Pastrana, Tabontabon, HON. MARLYN V. SY tion, assessment and scrutiny; and approved by the student population. and Tunga. HON. JENNIFER S. ANACIO City Mayor. This project amounts to approximately The construction of these school build- SECTION 5. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE. For AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TAX AMNESTY P11-million and is included in the 80 school- ings are funded thru the Basic Educational AND/OR CONDONATION FROM BUSINESS those subject of this ordinance, instead of the regular building projects of the Leyte Fourth Dis- TAXES, REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND OTHER annual January 20 deadline for the payment of busi- Facilities Fund (BEFF) of the Department GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS TO THE VICTIMS ness taxes for the preceding year and the 20 March trict Engineering Office (DEO) under the of Education (DepEd) from its 4th, 7th and IN BARANGAYS D-2 AND SONGCO (REAL deadline for the payment of real property taxes so Basic Educational Facilities Fund (BEFF) 12th batches. as not to incur penalties and surcharges and to allow STREET AND SITIO GREENLAND), BO- 2017. Once completed, this will signifi- The district guarantees that the con- RONGAN CITY, EASTERN SAMAR. them sufficient time, the deadline for both payments cantly improve the existing school facilities WHEREAS, the conflagrations in Barangay is hereby set at the last working day of March 2018. struction will meet the new standards set by D-2 on October 25, 2017; Real Street, Barangay SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordi- of INHS. (PR) DepEd and DPWH to ensure that the qual- Songco on January 8, 2018 and in Sitio Greenland, nances, rules and regulations inconsistent herewith ity and structure of materials can withstand Brgy. Songco on January 11, 2018 burned down resi- are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. dences and business establishments causing much SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect WANTED ... from P. 14 very strong winds, typhoons, or calamities psychological, emotional, trauma and economic upon approval. that may occur. catastrophe to the victims; APPROVED: January 19, 2018 ployee was apprehended in Brgy. Dalakit, The building design complies with the WHEREAS, in its sincere gesture of love and (Sgd.) HON. VICTOR L. FRANCO SP MEMBER Catarman, Northern Samar by the elements National Structural Code of the Philippines, deep understanding to plight of the families which HON. EMMANUEL T. TIU SONCO SP MEMBER of the Catarman Muncipal Police Station which takes into consideration various are left homeless and business with extreme losses (Sgd.) RENATO C. BAGACAY SP MEMBER under the supervision of Police Chief In- after the fire, the local government unit deems it ap- (Sgd.) HON. NAPOLEON A. BEBITA SP MEMBER model codes or regulation for typhoon propriate to enact this ordinance to at least somehow HON. AURORA A. ANASARIAS SP MEMBER spector Rafael Tayaban. The arrest ensued and earthquake resiliency to ensure safety alleviate the present ordeal of the fire victims and help (Sgd.) HON. ESTANISLAO N. QUELITANO, JR. after a warrant was issued by Hon. Alma and security. them recover and be productive again. SP MEMBER Consuela B.D Esidera, Presiding Judge, The project would provide additional NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY (Sgd.) HON. LEONALDO A. ADOR, JR. Regional Trial Court of Branch 20, Catar- THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY SP MEMBER facilities to aid innovative teaching and OF BORONGAN IN SESSION ASSEMBLED: (Sgd.) HON. GLENN A. ESCOTO SP MEMBER man, Northern Samar. learning methods. This would also at- SECTION 1. The victims of fire incidents in (Sgd.) HON. MARLYN V. SY SP MEMBER Hours later at around 1:30 in the af- tend to the existing problem on classroom Barangays D-2 and Songco which occurred on the (Sgd.) HON. JENNIFER S. ANACIO SP MEMBER ternoon, an alleged offender, committing shortage and overcrowding that hinder dates aforementioned are hereby granted amnesty (Sgd.) HON. EDSEL A. frustrated murder was also apprehended and/or condonation of business taxes, real property P. CASILLANO SP MEMBER/ABC PRESIDENT conducive learning for students. taxes and other obligations to the city government ATTESTED: by the PNP personnel of Laoang. Decie As of January, there are 67 Ongoing as specified in Section 2 and 3 hereof. (Sgd.) ANTONIO B. SACMAR Bohol was taken into custody by virtue of and 4 Not Yet Started (NYS) projects. The SECTION 2. BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS. Board Secretary VI a warrant of arrest issued by Hon. Judge DPWH targets to complete all the projects Owners of business establishments that have Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod Jose F. Falcotelo. He was brought to Laoang been totally or partially burned by the fires shall be CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT: before the end April 2018. (PR) exempted from the following taxes and fees for the (Sgd.) HON. VICTOR L. FRANCO MPS for documentation and proper dispo- taxable years 2018 and 2019: PRESIDING OFFICER sition prior to turn over to RTC Branch 22, liberty. a. Business taxes Laoang, Northern Samar, being the court PSSupt. Felix A. Diloy, Acting Provin- b. Real property taxes APPROVED: taking cognizance of the case. c. Business and building permit fees and for (Sgd.) HON. MARIA FE R. ABUNDA cial Director of NSPPO, articulated his sat- clearances and other fees appurtenant to the ac- CITY MAYOR Furthermore, before the day ended, isfaction for the series of arrests conducted complishment of the same another offender was arrested in Rosario by various municipal stations under his SECTION 3. RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. All EV Mail Feb. 5-11, 12-18, & 19-25, 2018 by the PNP personnel of Rosario Munici- stead. He assures the public of a continu- pal Police Station headed by Police Senior ous Manhunt Charlie Operations for faster SWU PHINMA ... from P. 1 Health programs. Today, we are extending Inspector Silvano Serrato Soteraña. Jose crime solution. (PR) this pursuit for excellence in other areas Laguda was accused of committing rob- performances by Cornillo Pahang, Erica that are less traditional. And as this event bery and he was apprehended by virtue of Navarsa, James Clapano, Jane Alcala, Roan has shown, we are not afraid to go against a warrant of arrest issued by Hon. Judge Marie, Jean Saraña, Darwin Baliton, and the grain and do things that have never Reynaldo B. Clemens, of RTC Branch 19, Catarman, Northern Samar. He was denied Van Duke Dacayan .The event also featured been done before because we are fueled TURTLE ... from P. 14 the launch of the SWU Next ad. by our students’ passion to change the his right to post for bail for his temporary “SWU PHINMA’s paramount thrust world, whether it’s through Architecture, of Brgy. Ipil, Ormoc City. Accordingly, the is to develop students to become the best Business, Communications, IT or any other ity’s most fundamental needs. And this is sea turtle was “caught in the net” by the that they can be,” said Dr. Gatieh Nacario, career,” shared Dr. Nacario. what will set us and our graduates apart,” fisherman while fishing in the seas of Brgy. Vice President for Academic Affairs of SWU “The programs we have beyond Medi- continued Dr. Nacario. Can-unzo in Merida. PHINMA. cine are diverse and exciting in their own Furthermore, Dr. Nacario encouraged Upon knowing that what he caught “We launched the SWU Next programs different ways. What ties them together is students to be part of this new journey be- was not a fish, the fisherman immediately to provide more opportunities to achieve having a deep understanding of humanity ing undertaken by SWU. “You wouldn’t turned over the sea turtle to CFARMC, that goal. SWU PHINMA has established at the core of their curriculums, allowing want to miss this,” he said. “Because this with the latter releasing the sea creature last its distinction in its Medicine and Allied our students to properly address human- thing that we’re brewing, it’s magic.” (PR) Friday, February 9. By Claudette Garduce 12 NEWS February 5-11, 2018

PASSERBY ... POTPOURRI ... KALSADA ... HQ ... Most Orderly Delegation: a tough fight between Or- 3rd place - Biliran Division, moc City and Leyte delega- from P. 4 from P. 5 from P. 3 from P. 3 2nd place - Northern Samar, tions but, in the end, Team and 1st place - Southern Leyte dominated, garner- all-out effort of disciplining, to love Him, to serve Him Pedro ug Ismael Cataag si Admiral William Milad. Leyte Division. ing 70 gold, 48 silver, and purifying and orienting and to be with Him in the pasado alas otso sa buntag, Ang Coastguard Dis- For the Most Disci- 42 bronze medals against our human powers—in- next life. It is therefore pre- Pebrero 7. Ang traysikol nga trict Eastern Visayas pito plined Delegation: 3rd place Ormoc City’s 58 gold, 32 telligence, will, emotions, sumptious for a King or an may numero 1623 nga gi- na ka estasyun, sama sa - Catbalogan City Division, silver, and 46 bronze med- memory, etc.—toward God, Emperor or any other leader maneho ni Leonardo Puebla Southern Leyte sa Maasin 2nd place - Biliran Division, als, earning the latter the 1st their proper source and ul- to put you to death. It is a ang nadasmagan ug trak. City, Western Leyte sa Or- and 1st place - Southern runner-up rank. timate object. mortal sin to kill. It is found Si Puebla nakaangkun ug moc City, Northern Leyte Leyte Division. Overall Champion Everyday, actually, of- in the Ten Commandments, bun-og sa lawas ug bali sa sa Tacloban City, Biliran, Elementary Level Then, it was time to fers us a lot of opportunities which is found in the Ark iyang walang tiil. Catbalogan, Allen sa North- Afterwards, the game announce the overall offi- to develop this Christian of the Covenant that was Ang iyang mga pasa- ern Samar, ug Borongan results of this year’s EVRAA cial and final results of the love by making ourselves a very big deal during the hero nga nakaagum ug sa Eastern Samar. Ni Paul Meet was announced. In the EVRAA Meet 2018. as lovable as possible to olden times. There have bon-og. Sila mao si Elinita Libres elementary level, among Tacloban City came in everybody, and by loving been numerous attempts y Abucay, 61 anyus ug taga the 13 delegations, the Red as 4th runner-up with a to- every one, including our to locate the said Ark to no Cambalading, Albuera, ug EVRAA ... Stallions of the Tacloban tal of 22 gold, 27 silver, and enemies and the unlovable. avail. Let us be contented Joana Marie Fernandez, 25 City Delegation came in as 28 bronze medals followed We have to understand that we know the Ten Com- anyus ug taga Talisayan, from P. 1 4th runner-up with 10 gold, by Baybay City who came that every event and situ- mandments by heart. So Albuera, usa ka estudyante 11 silver, and 11 bronze in as 3rd runner-up with a ation in our life, no matter long as we keep the Com- sa EVSU. Prior to that, Sison medals followed by the total of 22 gold, 45 silver, how they are considered ac- mandments we will be in Ang trak nga may plaka first announced the special Blooming Dragons of the and 32 bronze medals. cording to our human and the good graces of God. RGJ-633 gimaneho ni Eme- awards. Baybay City Delegation Maasin came in as 2nd natural standards, should lio Gura, taga Maasin City. For the Best in Saludo: who came in as 3rd runner- runner-up with a total of be an occasion to love God Sa inbistigasyun na- 3rd place - Ormoc City Divi- HEALTH ... up with 10 gold, 22 silver, 24 gold, 35 silver, and 30 by loving everybody! sayran nga gikan sa dalan sion, 2nd place - Calbayog and 13 bronze medals. bronze medals while Leyte from P. 4 San Pedro si Gura paliko City Division, and 1st place Coming in as the 2nd took the 1st runner-up title sa dalan Aviles paingon sa - Leyte Division. the next siblings or genera- runner-up with 15 gold, with a total of 88 gold, 69 sil- WATER ... Maasin, kusog ang dagan For the Most Festive tions and in order for it to 14 silver, and 14 bronze ver, and 56 bronze medals. from P. 4 sa sakyanan, tayming nga Delegation: 3rd place - Cal- minimize its recurrence, one medals is the Maasin City It was then that Ormoc nisud sa dalan I. Cataag bayog City Division, 2nd who has a family history Tigers while Leyte took the City’s delegation roared show that coffee does not ang traysikol ug maayong place - Leyte Division, and of DNS is advised NOT to 1st runner-up position with with enthusiasm and thanks dehydrate you and is a suit- pagkasentro. Si Puebla na- 1st place - Ormoc City Divi- marry another person who 18 gold, 21 silver, and 14 when they were declared as able form of H2O intake. piit pa sa iyang gimanehong sion. also has a history of DNS bronze medals. the EVRAA Meet 2018 over- (Just remember that there traysikol. For the Best in Uniform: because the chance of get- Finally, coming as the all champion, garnering a can be adverse side effects Kun tan-awon ang 3rd place - Ormoc City Di- ting a child with DNS is sig- champion in the elementary total of 109 gold, 56 silver, of drinking too much caf- traysikol nga daw lata sa vision, 2nd place - Biliran nificantly high. (2) Standard level sports competition is and 74 bronze medals. feine, including headaches sardinas nga gipikpik, way Division, and 1st place - immunizations for children the Siglaro Elites of the Or- The full support given and disrupted sleep.) magtuo nga way mamatay Catbalogan City Division. and (3) Early consult and moc City Delegation with by Ormoc City Mayor Rich- So, between all the sa mga sakay, pero negati- For the Best Tourism thus detection of possible 51 gold, 24 silver, and 28 ard Gomez to the Ormoc food, water, and other flu- bo. Si PO2 Patricio Canete Booth Display: 3rd place - endocrine / hormonal, in- bronze medals. City Division, from hiring ids you consume in a day, niingon gikihaan na nila si Northern Samar, 2nd place - fectious, cardiac, respirato- Secondary Level international trainers to how much water should Gura, ug ang mga biktima Tacloban City Division, and ry, neurologic, psychiatric, In the secondary level, providing the athletes two you aim to imbibe? The anaa pa sa tambalanan. Ni 1st place - Eastern Samar. dermatologic, audiologic, Tacloban City came in as 4th pairs of shoes, has greatly National Academies of Sci- Paul Libres For the Cleanest and ences suggests that women ophthalmologic and dental runner-up with 12 gold, 16 added to the athletes’ mo- consume a total of approxi- disorders. silver, and 17 bronze med- tivation to win – and paid suspek natiner kaniadto sa mately 2.7 liters (91 ounces) Early intervention pro- KAPITAN ... als followed by Baybay City off quite well. holding center ug nakaila of water from all beverages grams may improve the so- who came in as 3rd runner- Now, since all the win- from P. 3 siya niini. and foods each day and that cial capabilities of patients up with 12 gold, 23 silver, ners of the EVRAA 2018 Karon ang kapulisan men get approximately 3.7 with better understanding sa mga pulis niadtong ad- and 19 bronze medals. Meet received not just nag-andam na sa kasong liters (125 ounces) daily. But of their condition among lawa, nawala ang iyang Then, Biliran came in as medals but also tree icons ipasaka batok kang Pe- these are just general guide- family members. The ap- mahalon nga speaker nga 2nd runner-up with 16 gold, (mahogany tree), Ormoc drosa. Ni Paul Libres lines and are not supported propriate surgical manage- ka nikantidad ug 10 mil pe- 12 silver, and 30 bronze City could now create a by firm scientific studies. ment of associated condi- sos ug ang Iphone sa iyang medals. mahogany park from a total The truth is, there is no tions should be provided umangkon nga si Georgina. PAO ... The secondary level of 239 tree icons received by magic formula for hydra- because timely surgical Natagbaw na sila ug from P. 1 sports competition has been the Ormoc winners. tion — everyone’s needs treatment of cardiac anoma- pangita. Tungod niini ilang vary depending on their lies, gastrointestinal (GI) gisubay ang kuha sa CCTV the traumatic finding on on the Dengvaxia issue. DPWH ... age, weight, level of physi- anomalies such duodenal sukad niadtong Pebrero 1 traumatic deaths from gun- Erfe earlier came out with cal activity, general health atresia and Hirschsprung’s ug natombok nga ang ma- shot wounds, but we rarely pronouncements linking from P. 2 and even the climate they disease can improve surviv- ong mga butang gikawat deal with medical deaths,” Dengvaxia to the deaths of the media about the ongo- live in. The more water you al. Some may need surgical sa wa ilhing tawo niadtong according to Dr. Maria Ce- several children since he ing improvements of the lose to sweating, the more intervention to stabilize the Pebrero 5. cilia Lim. observed certain “patterns” Ormoc Airport for which water you’ll need to replace upper segment of the cervi- Ang suspek sa tabang Lim is an expert fo- common to all patients. an initial release of P16 with food and drink. So, cal spine if neurologic defi- sa CSWD nailhan nga si rensic pathologist and one These allegedly include million of the P34 million naturally, a person doing cits are seen and becomes Arnel Pedrosa, 23 anyus of the group of doctors bleeding and swelling of for the airport project was strenuous physical work prominent. Congenital cata- ug taga Dao, Liloan. Matud who did the University of certain vital organs. released. in a hot, tropical climate racts and eye abnormalities ni Gloria Malazarte, ang the Philippines-Philippine Erfe’s findings were Engr. Gonzalez also would need to drink more must be extracted soon General Hospital (UP-PGH) also echoed by the head of Down Syndrome deserve highlighted the concret- water than a person of iden- after birth and subsequent study on the deaths alleg- PAO, Atty. Persida Acosta, the dignity and respect ing of the road in Brgy. tical weight and height who correction with glasses or edly linked with the dengue in her media interviews. from everyone and need Magaswe that will lessen spent the day sitting in an contact lenses should be vaccine Dengvaxia. Just recently, the panel of the State’s mantle of protec- the “difficult travel” of air-conditioned office. provided. So for those who “Not all doctors can doctors tasked by the De- tion against abuse, violence the residents to and from If you are looking for have children born with the do an autopsy. Many doc- partment of Health from the and public indifference”. the said village. The proj- concrete advice, though, the above physical attributes tors graduate without even UP-PGH came out with its This event shall be led by ects amounts to P3 billion best place to look is within. suggestive of Down Syn- experiencing an autopsy,” findings on the Dengvaxia the Down Syndrome As- through the coordination “The vast majority of drome, it is best to consult added Dr. Lim. issue. The UP-PGH report sociation of the Philippines. of the Local Government healthy people adequately a pediatrician. She also said that stated that it was “inconclu- It further stated that “the Unit of Ormoc spearheaded meet their daily hydration Former president Gloria “when you do an autopsy, sive” to point to Dengvaxia Department of Health, the by Mayor Richard Gomez. needs by letting thirst be Macapagal-Arroyo signed results come out after days as the cause of the deaths. Department of Education, The DPWH-Leyte 4th their guide,” according to Presidential Proclamation or weeks so it’s impossible The report likewise stated the Department of Labor DEO is hopeful that they the National Academies of 157 to commemorate Feb- for a doctor to just open a that no vaccine can provide and Employment, the De- would be able to meet the Sciences. Your body natu- ruary as National Down body and announce ASAP 100% protection and that partment of Social Welfare target so that Ormocanons rally feels thirsty when your Syndrome Consciousness and make conclusions”. the 800 thousand subjects and Development, other will benefit the “travel ef- hydration levels are drop- Month starting 2002 and “Malaking problema yung inoculated show a very high related agencies and appro- ficiency” that their projects ping, and water is the best every year after. It recog- nagsasalita ka agad tapos protection rate. The UP- priate NGOs are enjoined to would bring. By Claudette medicine. (On the other end nizes that “children with mahihirapan ka ng bawiin,” PGH doctors also called for extend their utmost support Garduce of the digestive spectrum, Lim further said. further studies. (PR) and cooperation in the com- your urine can also tell colorless.) The Public Attorney’s memoration of this event”. you whether you’re getting The bottom line: Drink Office of the Department Dr. Doydora is a visit- enough to drink — dark up when you’re thirsty, and of Justice is now under ADVERTISE WITH THE EV MAIL ing internist-pulmonologist yellow or orange urine usu- drink more when you sweat fire from doctors all over Telefax No. (053) 561-0809 / Mobile No. 0928-554-9820 of OSPA Farmer’s Medical ally indicates dehydration, more. Your body will take it the country for creating Center, Gatchalian and Hermosilla Drive, District 28, Ormoc City while well-hydrated urine from there. 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“wanted” persons in 1 day BAYBAY CITY – P01 Dave Flan- dez, a Baybayanon and a mem- NORTHERN SAMAR – The Northern Police District. ber of the SAF (Special Action Philippine National Police (PNP) He was arrested by virtue Force) was one of the soldiers personnel in this province has of a warrant of arrest issued by sent to Marawi to subdue the once again arrested four wanted Hon. Judge Emma C. Matammu, MAUTE group who took over the persons in a span of one day. Presiding Judge RTC Branch 269, city. It was for this reason that the Said successive apprehensions Valenzuela City for the crime Baybay City Government Unit, occurred last February 7, 2018. of murder with no bail recom- cognizant of the heroism dis- Topping the list of arrested mended. He was appraised of played by a fellow Baybayanon, persons is the top 1 “most want- his constitutional rights under gifted him P30,000 in cash, as ed” person in Valenzuela City, the Miranda Doctrine and subse- financial assistance, on his wed- who was apprehended in Brgy. quently brought to Gamay MPS ding day last February 10, 2018. Cabarasan, Gamay, Northern for booking, documentation, and PO1 Dave Flandez is a native Samar at about 9PM, Tuesday proper disposition. of Kansungka, Baybay City, Leyte evening. Accused Arthur Quili- Meanwhile, three other and has been in a relationship for col was taken into custody by wanted persons were arrested six years now with Marilyn Vil- the PNP personnel of the Gamay in the municipality of Catarman, locino. They have one child, a boy Baybay City Mayor Carmen L. Cari, after solemnizing their civil wedding Municipal Police Station in coor- Laoang, and Rosario. For the named David Emmanuel Flandez. union on February 10, 2018 at Barangay Kansungka, Baybay City, Leyte, dination with the Chief Warrant crime of estafa, a government em- PO1 Flandez was part of the turns over the P30,000 cash gift of the city to the newlywed. and Subpoena Server Section of Scout Ranger Class 200 during Valenzuela City Police Office, see WANTED p. 11 his training with the Philippine currently, is undergoing physical dez, after succesfully graduating National Police until he became therapy and medication. from his training with the Scout a member of the SAF, who were Because of this, the Baybay Ranger Class 200, was recently EV registers 95.6% employment rate in 2017 eventually assigned to Marawi city government officials cre- promoted to PO2. He also received City for a test mission on May ated and approved a resolution a cash award from the Office of the THE ANNUAL employment tional hours of work in their pres- 24, 2017. authorizing the City Mayor President Rodrigo R. Duterte in the rate in Eastern Visayas slightly ent job or to have additional job, During the Marawi siege, PO1 Carmen L. Cari to allocate and amount of P100,000 and a pistol increased to 95.6 percent in 2017 or to have a new job with longer Dave Flandez was one of the SAF disburse funds in the amount of from Camp Crame. from 95.5 percent in 2016, rank- working hours was estimated at members who fought for the lives P30,000 as finanical assistance to According to now PO2 Flan- ing sixth among the regions with 402,000. This is equal to an under- of many Filipinos in Mindanao PO1 Dave Flandez and this was dez, he surpassed all the challenges high employment rate in the employment rate of 22.6 percent, and contributed to the victory of subsequently given to him and that he experienced because of his country. lower than the 28.3 percent re- the military forces against the law- his wife during the civil wed- strong faith in God Almighty and Employment rate is the pro- corded a year ago. The region had less elements that took over the ding ceremony at their residence because of his utmost commitment portion of employed persons to the fourth highest underemploy- city. PO1 Flandez was wounded and which the good mayor her- and dedication to serving the Fili- total labor force. Out of the esti- ment rate in the country. on the hips on October 14, 2017, self officiated. pino people. (By Mark Unlu-cay / mated 3.0 million population 15 Meanwhile, about 82,000 which incapacitated him and, In addition, PO1 Dave Flan- Baybay City Information Officer) years old and over in 2017, about persons in the labor force were 1.9 million were economically unemployed. This translates to an active or in the labor force. This unemployment rate of 4.4 percent, Año: Tanods not allowed to carry firearms; barangay number translates to an annual slightly lower than the 4.5 percent Labor Force Participation Rate rate recorded in 2016. captains liable for tanods under their supervision (LFPR) of 60.3 percent. This fig- Eastern Visayas ranked sixth ure is 1.8 percentage points lower among the regions with low em- DEPARTMENT OF the Interior sa pagbabantay at pagpapana- maging iyong mga nakarehistrong compared to the previous year’s ployment rate. and Local Government (DILG) tili ng kaayusan at seguridad sa baril ng LGU,” he says. LFPR of 62.1 percent. Among the The preliminary results of the Chief Eduardo M. Año calls on mga komunidad, kailangan pa “Ayaw na po nating may regions, Eastern Visayas registered Annual Labor and Employment Punong Barangays to ensure that rin pong linawin at ipaalala na mapabalita pang tanod na sang- the sixth lowest annual LFPR. Estimates for are based on the no tanod under their supervision hindi sila otorisadong magdala kot sa paggamit ng baril kahit pa The underemployed persons average of the four Labor Force uses firearms even in the perfor- at gumamit ng baril kahit pa ikatwirang dahil ito sa kanyang or those employed persons who Survey (LFS) rounds – January, mance of their duties. ang armas ay personal nilang pagganap ng kanyang trabaho sa express the desire to have addi- April, July and October. (PR) Año reminded all barangays kagamitan at kahit pa mayroon barangay peace and order. Gawin that tanods or community bri- silang permit to carry outside po natin ang ating trabaho ng hindi DPWH to build 55 high rise classrooms in So. Leyte gades composed of civilian vol- their residence,” he adds. lumalabag sa batas,” Año warns. unteers appointed by the Punong “If our barangay tanods Punong Barangays, on the MAASIN CITY – The Depart- trict engineering office (DEO) Barangay upon recommendation see themselves in a potentially other hand, are entitled to possess ment of Public Works and High- chief Ma. Margarita C. Junia said of the Barangay Peace and Order dangerous situation, they should and carry firearms within their ways (DPWH) field office here their office rushed to complete Council are not allowed by any seek the help of their local police territorial jurisdiction, subject to and the Department of Educa- pre-construction activities and law to carry firearms even in officers. That’s the job of the appropriate rules and regulations, tion (DepEd) will soon start the bid out all projects before the maintaining peace and order in police,” he said. as stated in Section 389 (c) of the construction of 55 two-storey expiration of the special allot- their communities. The DILG chief explained Local Government Code but only school buildings in Southern ment release order on December “Bilang kayong mga Punong that Republic Act (RA) No. in the performance of their peace Leyte province under the Basic 31, 2017. Barangay ang pumili, nagtalaga, 10591 known as Comprehen- and order functions. Educational Facilities Fund. Each unit will have an aver- at nangangasiwa ng inyong mga sive Firearms and Ammunition Meanwhile, DILG Spokes- Under the DepEd-approved age of eight classrooms. It will tanod, kayo rin ang may panana- Regulation Act enacted in 2012 person ASec. Jonathan E. Malaya project list, 22 units are included have upgraded designs enough gutan sa paraan ng pagsasagawa has revoked the authority of reminds the public that among in batch 12 with a P457.08-millon to withstand typhoons and earth- ng katungkulan ng inyong mga police auxiliary units members the indications of a good punong budget, and 33 units under batch quakes. tanod,” he says. such as tanods to carry firearms, barangay ‘worth voting for’ in the 13 with a P576.57-million al- “All these new facilities are Año said that tanods may which was previously allowed upcoming barangay elections are location. These projects will be disaster-resilient. Its structural only use nightstick with teargas by Circular No. 2008-013 of the those knowledgeable of the pow- financed through the 2017 alloca- components such as footing, (probaton) with belt and holster, National Police Commission. ers and functions as well as limita- tion for education facilities. handcuff with holster, whistle, “There is no longer any legal ba- tions of barangay workers such as DPWH Southern Leyte dis- see SO. LEYTE p. 7 flashlight, raincoat, rainboots, sis for arming barangay tanods,” tanods. small notebooks and ballpens, said Año. “Unang-una, nananawagan Sea turtle caught by net off Merida first aid kits, and other non-lethal The DILG chief called on all tayo sa publiko na bumuto sa darat- gadgets. local chief executives to ensure ing na barangay elections. Pangal- “Bagaman mahalaga ang compliance with this awa, piliiin po nilang mabuti ang released by Ormoc fisheries office papel ng mga tanod sa pagtulong directive and to withdraw ating mga ihahalal nang sa gayun any firearm that has been issued ay maging maunlad at mapayapa ORMOC CITY – An Olive Ridley by them to barangay tanods. ang kanilang komunidad na ligtas Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys oliva- He stressed that registered sa kapahamakan ng iligal na droga, cea), also known as the Pacific firearms of local government kriminalidad, at korapsyon,” he Ridley Sea Turtle, was turned units (LGUs) shall only be is- said. over to the City Fisheries and sued to a government official He said that the DILG will be Aquatic Resource Management or employee with a permanent coming up with a list of qualities Council Office (CFARMC) of plantilla position as provided in of a good barangay official, which this city on Thursday, February Section 5.5.2 of the Implement- will serve as a citizen’s guide in the 8. The sea turtle was identified ing Rules and Regulations of forthcoming Barangay and Sanggu- to be male and weighs approxi- RA 10591. niang Kabataan elections. He said mately 20 kilograms. “Ang mga tanod ay hindi that they will encourage the people The sea turtle was turned over po permanenteng mga mang- to vote for a new set of Barangay by fisherman Andresito Bitoon gagawa ng gobyerno kaya hindi officials who are “Matino, Mahusay sila maaaring gumamit ng armas at Maaasahan”. (PR) see TURTLE p. 11