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Camsur, DA join forces to promote organic farming

PiLi, CamSur Organic farming is among the viable agricultural thrusts being promoted jointly by the provincial government headed by governor LRay Villafuerte and the Department of agriculture, RFU V to attain sustainable agriculture while maintaining the productivity of the soil and preserving the environment. (Turn to page 5)

Nutrition, farm family day held

the Department of agriculture in Bicol recently conducted a two-in-one activity dubbed as nutrition and farm family day. the activity aims to promote advocacy on increase vegetable production and consumption; increase demand for vegetables and update participants on the different programs and projects of the department. activities for the occasion include: Pinaka-pakbet contest for biggest ampalaya, squash, stringbeans and eggplant; Nutri-chef RiC Challenge a contest for low cost, easy to prepare and nutritious vegetable dishes and poster making contest depicting this years nutrition month celebration theme Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain.
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(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International is PICPA past president and Hall-of-Famer, past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee). WITHHOLDING: There are two kinds of withholding taxes required of businessmen. These are those that pertain to their income payments to their suppliers of assets or services (expanded withholding) and those required to be withheld from the salaries and wages of their own employees (compensation). Amounts withheld are remitted to the BIR within the following month, to serve as (creditable) advance income tax or VAT of the taxpayers from whom the taxes were withheld. When the amounts of taxes withheld from employees are equal to the income tax payable by the recipients (zero-sum) they are exempted from filing the annual income tax return. The assumption is that employers are withholding (and remitting to BIR) the correct amounts. This is applicable only if the employee has but one employer and that he/she has no other sources of taxable) income. The system is adopted to save the tax agency from paper expenses and processing time. EXEMPTION: In general, only the basic compensation of personnel incometaxable. Other payments to them by employers denominated as de-minimis benefits are exempted from income tax. These amounts are deductible from gross income of employers but are considered as part of the DOLE computation of minimum wage. Allowances like the 13th month pay, overtime and COLA are

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Weekly Reflection

Fr. AllAN S. FeNix

Tax-Savings for Employees

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Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATAN
also exempt from income tax (if less than P30,000- for the year). Recent NIRC amendments exempted minimum wage earners from income tax. Their incomes are exempted from withholding. Minimum wage per NIRC covers basic compensation only plus any excess over P30,000- per year in allowances. De-minimis benefits are fully exempted. Employers should take advantage of this provision so that whatever extra incomes are paid to their employers are fully tax-exempt! AGA IN CAMSUR: Popular actor Aga Muhlach has joined the ranks of the Administration (Liberal) Party with declared intention to run for congressman of the fourth district of Camarines Sur. DOTC secretary and LP president Mar Roxas inducted Aga as a new politican. During his induction, his beautiful wife Charlene Gonzales and prominent friends were present: fellow actor Cesar Montano, DILG secretary Jesse Robredo, senatoriables Ruffy Biazon and Erin Tanada. We have yet to hear the reactions of current Deputy Speaker Arnulfo Fuentebella who is the congressman of the district which Aga hopes to represent. He is the primary sponsor of the move to establish Nueva Camarines out of CamSur province. My speculative mind is inquiring if there might be some quid-pro-quo arrangements somewhere whether P-Noy stalwarts may be supporting the Fuentebella-led initiative! RH BILL: The Administration and the Catholic Church are now on separate sides of the fence with regard to the Reproduction Health Bill. The decimated PGMA group has taken a stand against the bill even as P-Noy has endorsed its passage. The timing of the voting on the RH Bill in the House, as well as in the Senate puts the politicians on trial in the eyes of the electorate. Aside from their moral conviction their politics are also being gauged. The Catholic Church has emphasized that the use of government funds to promote abortion by any means is corruption. The argument that Filipinos are poor because our country is overpopulated is hogwash. In fact, whatever economic gains we are now registering could be traced to the remittances of our OFWs. The area to improve on is how to make our indolent majority productive instead of just depending on their relatives perspiring to bring home valuable foreign exchange. PROVERBS: He who listens intently to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

Extra to Unlimited RICE

I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eat this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6: 51 Everyday, before, I often pass by rows of eatery located near our house and wherein droves of hungry stomachs come by in search of cheap but tasty meals. There are the tricycle and jeepney drivers, operators and their conductors who go there after the long peak hours of conveying passengers to and from their schools, offices and other work areas. There are also the construction workers, travelling sales agents, waiting passengers and students who take their hour-long lunch breaks in that place. Among the eateries, there, of course, exist a stiff competition. The place, during the course of the whole day, is always full of people coming and going. However, after sometime, I noticed that among those eateries around, there was one particular eatery which was being singled out by many of them. Thus, in time, it was able to gather a lot of loyal and following customers. Their place is not only full but willing customers have to fall in line outside while waiting for their turn. Sometimes, due to the large volume of waiting customers, there are those who have to be turned away. That business became very successful that it even expanded. Through word of mouth, that particular eatery was eating the competition not only because its proprietor and food servers were very friendly and warm, with a personal touch , and that it was extending credit to many perennial customers payable on a weekly or monthly-basis but that it was offering an extra to unlimited servings of rice. Many of the people who frequent the place are of the low income group. Many of them earn their livelihood on a day to day basis engaging in hard and toilsome work. So, the latter small perk, the extra to unlimited rice servings, was what lures and made a lot of them wanting to continuously patronize the business. That business was able to rise above the competition because it gave its all. Aside from extending much its capital requirement due to the credit it offers to the perennial customers and its workers, from the proprietor to the foodservers, who were very friendly, it was also offering a very basic need to many of our brothers and sisters engaged in blue collar work- difficult, dangerous and dirty. Jesus Christ, in the same way, gave his all to us for our salvation. He is the blue collar worker who involved himself in the difficult, dangerous and dirty job in order to save us from our sins. He gave his head for us to be bloodied by the crown of thorns. His eyes to look at his persecutors with mercy. His ears and face to absorb all the insults and spit. His hands, back and feet to accept the uncountable lashes and eventually carry the heavy cross on his shoulders and in all these, through his mouth was heard the words of forgiveness; Father, forgive them, for they dont know what they are doing.... Luke 23:34 As Christians, he is our basic need. He is the extra to unlimited rice servings that many of us and our blue collar workers need to get most of their energy and strength to turn the wheels of our industry moving and running towards progress and development. Jesus Christ, is the Eucharist, the bread from heaven, the life, to whom we gather in droves and fall in line to receive and who, at the same time also, we reject and turn away from due to our unworthiness and sins. He gave his all. Can you also give of yourself and walk the extra to unlimited distance for our neighbors and God?

No Toilet, No Water and Millions of Chinese Live in PH

We have seen on TV the pitiful plight of flood victims of typhoon Ondoy, and now we are seeing again flood victims of Habagat or south monsoon rains in Metro Manila and many provinces in Luzon. Some scientists and weather specialists say this is because of climate change. Everybody should help in anyway we can to mitigate their condition. Its not only the responsibility of the government but all of us. I wrote several times ago that local government units should have their flood control programs because they know the cause of the problems in their area. The perennial flooding in Rinconada district (5th district) is an example of the cause of destruction of infrastructures, homes, buildings, plantations, etc. I recall that sometime this summer, Deputy Speaker Arnulfo P. Fuentebella called and asked me to inform him over the telephone about the Flood Control Program of the defunct Bicol River Basin Development Program Office. I informed him of what I know based on the study and I gave some papers on

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this. He seemed interested in solving the frequent floodings in Rinconada, because the proposed province of Nueva Camarines will be composed of Partido and Rinconada districts. The flood victims in Metro Manila and Luzon are crowded in evacuation centers and the schools where they are. The Department of Education and Department of Public Works and Highways which constructed the schools should include

adequate toilets, lavatories and water facilities in their programs of work for the students and teachers. These can also be used by calamity victims during emergencies. Well, this is just a feedback if they have not yet done it. As of this moment, evacuees are complaining on TV that there is no toilet and no water in the evacuation centers. ****** The Philippine Daily Inquirer dated July 24, 2012 reported that the Globe Times, one of Chinas top newspapers in an editorial said that there is no need to dole out generous aid to Philippines and it does not deserve too much attention from China. According to Global Time, when President Aquino attended the ceremony where he expressed his gratitude to China for funding a water project in Manila, the news sparked strong opposition back in China. The paper explained that the water supply project contract was signed in
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Woman, a more pleasant topic than floods

What is wrong with the weather? While Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon shuddered in tons of floodwaters brought by heavy rains days ago, the Bicol Region, Albay particularly, had sunny weather. You may say that is normal. The rains do not fall evenly. What is abnormal is the heavy volume of water pouring from the sky. It is as if the dams in heaven have burst open. The deluge came three years after Ondoy inundated parts of Metro Manila. There is no telling if another disaster of that magnitude will come. But for sure, floods are not remote to towns in low lying areas. The melting of the polar ice is raising the level of the ocean, according to scientists, due to the warming of the atmosphere. Government agencies involved in disaster preparedness programs have to be ready for the next. The bahala na attitude has no place in a land frequently convulsed by natural calamity Take note of this. Millions of years ago, the earth alternated between a habitable and hostile planet, some scientists said. There was a time when no living thing could survive its

A Question of privilege

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atmosphere. There was also a time when it was ideal for life. If the earth is coming to a darker era, nobody can say for certain. But if man will not mend his destructive ways, he will hasten the demise of his planet. It is man who will determine his fate. ****** That is too terrible to contemplate. Let us go to a more pleasant topic: woman. Who was that soul who said a woman is like a weather, unpredictable In one moment, she is composed and calm. In

the next, she is a raging tempest, hurling thunder and lightning. That , however, is what makes a woman interesting. You wont have dull moments with her. She swings from a domesticated kitten to a ferocious tiger and back. Probably, it is in her nature to be that changeable, I mean her mood. Those who have not had a woman will not understand her strange behavior. But it is this strangeness that adds more to her appeal. This is lost the moment she becomes too close to her man. The saying that familiarity breeds contempt is true to her. Couples who swear by the heavens of their undying affection discover after some eternity of bliss that love is nowhere to be found. Too much togetherness destroys her mystery. Intimacy does not enhance affection. Instead, it lessens attraction. You know her completely, every part of her body. There is nothing more to explore. Someone said that a woman who leaves nothing to the imagination is a
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Avenue Plaza Hotel nominated as one of the best brands in travel and tourism
Naga City the avenue Plaza Hotel today announced that it has been nominated in Cebu Pacific Smile Magazines Smile award 2012 as best hotel for a stress-free business trip. Of the 8 hotels nominated in the category, avenue Plaza Hotel is the lone hotel outside Metro Manila and Cebu that made it to the list. We are awed and thrilled and very thankful for the generous appreciation of our service by our guests during their stay or event here had made the nomination possible. said Mr. Allan Cu, President and General Manager of the family owned hotel. Wow, it just gets more exciting! The Smile 2012 Awards are designed to recognize excellence in products and services that keep to the spirit of Smile and Cebu Pacific Airlines: fun, family-oriented and great value for money, said Tara FT Sering, Editor of Smile. In May this year, Smile Magazine was cited by CNNGo as one of the worlds top 12 inflight magazines. Just recently, Avenue Plaza Hotel also received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which hon-

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The San Jose Bridge in brgy San Jose, Pili, Cam. Sur need to be replaced as the bridge shows critical damage from span and even on the bottom connective girder and pier. DPWH 2nd engineering district engineer Simplicio D. Gonzales said that as of now his office is in focus to the speedy rehabilitation of the old San Jose bridge to be used as detour route, so as not to hamper the flow of traffic. Photos show the present condition of San Jose bridge.

ours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor.We recognized the power of social media in communicating with our customers and engaging them into conversations so were updated with their changing needs. And for a

Bicolano brand to be recognized along with big chains of hotels is such a great honor. said Apple Allison Perez, Brand Manager of the hotel. We bring The Avenue closer to them through our strong online presence in TripAdvisor and social networking sites like Facebook. Since The Avenue Plaza Hotel activated its property and management center in TripAdvisor in 2011, theyve been awarded this prestigious Certificate of Excellence Award for the second time. We promise the experience of the good life to every guest of the hotel, and we pull out all stops to ensure that you do. Nominated or not, we welcome

our guests and pamper them with heartfelt service that we carry out with honor and that level of high. Thats our promise, and we deliver on our promise! said President & General Manager Mr. Cu. Its really fun at the Avenue Plaza Hotel, and its gonna be more fun if youll Vote for us as Smile Awards 2012s best hotel for a stress-free business trip! Readers get the chance to vote for their favorite brands in an online poll that will run on the Smile Facebook page from the 1st to the 31th of August 2012. You can also visit the Avenue Plaza Hotel Facebook Page for latest promos and events.

GMA TV Bicol opens, sets Kapuso Day in Albay

By IRIS JOy ABARqUEz Leading Philippine broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. strengthens its nationwide reach further with the launch of its newest facility in the Bicol region on Friday, Aug. 10. Currently seen in Camarines Sur by an estimated 229,696 households, satellite station GMA Channel 7 Naga has been upgraded to GMA TV Bicol and will now be seen in the other areas of Legazpi, Albay, Catanduanes, Masbate , and Sorsogon via Channel 12, reaching out to an estimated 520,178 households. With the launch of GMA TV Bicol, Kapuso viewers will be provided with competitive programming of localized news and entertainment programs. Armed with breakthrough technology and equipment, the station will also be running its newscast program, Baretang Bicol, beginning Sept. 3. Meanwhile, Albayanos felt the Kapuso experience on Aug. 12, Sunday as GMA Network brought some of its biggest stars to Legazpi City for an exciting Kapuso Day happening at Ibalong Centrum. Gracing the Kapuso Day in Albay were Just One Summers Elmo Magalona, Julie Ann San Jose, and Steven Silva, Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?s Geoff Eigenmann, One True Loves Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes, Luna Blancas Derrick Monasterio and Kristoffer Martin, Party Pilipinas Sam Pinto, Mark Herras, and Rochelle Pangilinan, and HOT TV s Jennylyn Mercado and Raymond Gutierrez. The celebration started with a Kapuso motorcade followed by exciting performances from the Kapuso stars as Philippine televisions one and only concert party Party Pilipinas gave all Bicolanos free access to the show. GMA Networks newest showbiz news magazine program HOT TV (Hindi Ordinaryong Tsismis) also went live in Bicol on the same Sunday. Serving as the highlight to the celebration was the Kapuso Night filled with exciting games for the audience and live performances from the Kapuso stars.

UNEPians submit to Standard Based Assessment Test

allowing more rooms for growth and development, grade schoolers, High School and College Students of the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) submitted themselves to the Standardized test conducted by the asian Psychological Services and assessment, inc. (aPSa)- one of the leading organizations in test development in the country. The endeavor aims to offer various innovations in as so far as competencies of the students are concerned. It also aims to pinpoint the aptitude of students and determine learning gaps that needs to be addressed. Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda, UNEP President said that this endeavor is one of the best tools that their students can use to pick which among the available courses will best suit their skills and expertise. Every year, thousands of students are graduating from college, thousands of them also face the challenge of fitting themselves in every available job. They settle in any offered vacancy at the moment just to have a job. What is frustrating is that sometimes, its too late for them to realize that its not really what they want in the first place, Moraleda said. With the services offered by APSA, Moraleda believes that the university will now be guided in assessing the potential of elementary graduates for high school work and for High School seniors or graduating students to determine what course should best fit in their abilities and skills. Aside from offering reforms to improve instructional programs and promote the students academic achievement by helping them identify areas for improvement through the Standards-based Assessment or SBA, APSA also aims to measure innate-based learned abilities and assess the traits that are essential to a certain profession. The Standards based assessment evaluates the students performance based on the required standards for a specific grade level. It also specifies performance standards by defining different levels of proficiency and determines the performance of the students in accordance with the existing national and international norms. Leticia M. Asuzano, PhD, Chairman and Chief Executive Offices of APSA stated in her letter to UNEP that SBAs standards are also pursuant to the existing curriculum of the Department of Education and existing international standards. She further elaborated that the results of the assessment can also aid teachers and the university to identify the areas of strengths and developmental areas which consequently can provide information for the improvement of the institutions curriculum.

Operation Smile launches homecoming medical mission

By ANALIzA S. MACATANGAy
Naga City -- aptly dubbed the Journey Home, organizers of Operation Smile, an organization dedicated in transforming the lives of children born with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities by sponsoring reconstructive surgery went back to its first medical mission held in Naga City after 30 years to launch its homecoming medical mission come November 2012. The first medical mission held in Naga in 1982 was followed by successful medical missions and has since inspired the conduct of similar activities which benefited hundreds of children affected with the lip deformity. On August 3, Operation Smile Philippine Foundation, Inc. journeyed home to Naga City to celebrate its 30th year of changing the lives of its beneficiaries. Couple Dr. William P. Magge Jr., and his wife Kathleen, a nurse, the founder of the foundation, was represented by its President and Operation Smile Philippines (OPS) Executive Director Roberto Bobby Manzano. Naga City Mayor John Bongat expressed his appreciation to the gesture done by the organizers. We will always be appreciative of the Magee couple, the volunteers and the supporters of Operation Smile all over the world, for all the help they have extended not only to the people of Naga but also to the Filipinos in general. I find it very touching that this mission is out to help patients, specifically children here in Naga. Everything happens for a rea(Turn to page 15)

ClAsH over CAMsur split

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Supporters of both pro and anti CamSur split movement jampacked the twelve thousand capacity Naga City Coliseum last August 2, 2012 in a show of force that would give the constituents, more so the representatives of the Senate conducting the inquiry, the initial impression as to which side already has the upper hand in terms of influence as well as support from the public. Backed by two of the most prominent political leaders, a father and his son albeit on opposite sides, the hearing practically went no holds barred as speakers from each side collided head-on in tackling issues as they tried to outweigh the opposing sides arguments and

claims which left the public in awe while speculating as to whether a plebiscite would eventually bring the issue to the people for them to decide or whether the split movement will die a natural death. Main photo shows Gov. Lray Villafuerte as he vehemently leads the opposition to the division of CamSur before the Senate inquiry while upper inset is Congressman Luis Villafuerte as he speaks pushing for the creation of Nueva Camarines. Lower inset photo shows senators Manny Villar, Gregorio Honasan and ferdinand Marcos Jr. comprising the Senate Inquiry committee as they were met by Gov. Lray Villafuerte and son Migz Villafuerte at the airport.

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By IRENE TANIEGRA

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The Grade One Teachers
It crossed my mind,,,where do Teacher Ranier and Teacher Lawrence get their patience? Not to say their ability to put children on hold, making these 6-and 7-year old kids enjoy morning and afternoon of classes and even look forward to Saturday for a special lesson. Answer me, please Teacher Ranier Ravalo and Teacher Lawrence filio. On second thought, you should not. Teaching in the lower grades in the elementary especially the first grade can be the most challenging for a teacher. But it could be the most rewarding. The teachers could be the reason why children may want to go to school for good or may not go to school at all. Placed in a situation where children have varied personalities and character and come from various family setup as well as financial condition, the grade I teacher should be commended for putting them all together and yet taking each one of them as individual character and as person of different mental and psychological set-up. The patience of Teacher Ranier and Teacher Lawrence is simply nondescript. Their smiles spread over their countenance every Gods made day is just admirable. It is something a college instructor may never show even for once during the whole semester but does not, however, make him a bad teacher. Maybe, it is the passion for teaching that these two very remarkable Grade I-Love teachers of the University of Saint Anthony Montessori Grade School tick. How do they get to love children like they are his and hers? Could it have just occurred to them that they accepted to be contributory to the building of a little girl and a little boy to become great men and women in the future and maybe reminisce in their old age that these persons passed their hands and made them who they are? Why not? Did Teacher Ranier and Teacher Lawrence asked that they be given a Grade I Class? I doff my hat to you.. may your tribe increase. Email jokeebotor_reyes@yahoo.com

Where have all the carabaos gone?

Last June 2012 i had the chance to travel to albay to see a naturopathic doctor endorsed by a friend. Bringing along my digital camera in my desire to capture lots of nice scenery, i chose the rather slow moving bus with plenty of stopovers in the towns and cities along the way. It was a five hour bus ride and i felt sad when i only saw 3 carabaos from out of the vast ricefields I saw in my entire trip. As a child, I vividly remember our neighbors carabao. I marveled at how it dipped itself in the mudhole and occasionally swatted with its tail the mosquitoes and flies getting into its eyes and nostrils. It was an enjoyable sight to see and me and my playmates could even go near it without feeling afraid. Unlike most cows, carabaos are more friendly and docile animals. I enjoyed watching a carabao pulling the araro to straighten or mark the spot where the planters should plant the palay. The animal looked big and formidable yet a silent and servile worker ever ready to obey the commands of its master. Eventhough its master lashed it, I thought the carabao as a king of its kingdom the ricefields. The present status of the carabao industry in the Philippines as reported by Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) in January 2012 declined by 3.62 percent as compared to last years level. With most of them coming from backyard farms, production was at 2.96

The Philippine Carabao

million heads as of the first quarter of the year 2012. Where have all the carabaos gone? Sad as it may seem, the water buffaloes, which is the most important work animal in our country is slowly going extinct because of the farmers dependence on mechanized farming. Aside from this, because of the need for cash for the familys food or for childrens educational needs, most farmers have been forced to sell their animals. Carabaos are then used either as farm animals or slaughtered to be sold as carabeef in the markets. Although reliance on mechanized farming may have improved the farmers farm productivity level, there are still many reasons why every small scale farmers should keep carabaos on their farms for the following reasons: They are a source of transportation used at carrying loads from the point of production to the pick up, storage area or selling points; They are used for land preparation such as plowing or tilling the soil; They are a source of fresh milk for the familys nutritional needs. According to the Philippine Carabao Centers report , carabaos milk is a complete food richer and creamier than cows and goats milk due to the high percentage of milk fat; The calf and the adult carabao can be a source of cash for the familys needs; They are a source of meat. When slaughtered at 2-3 years of age, their meat is compa-

The Ecstasy and Agony of a Special Science Class Adviser

For three years I have been a Special Science Class Adviser and I have gone through a lot of both good and bad times. I do not, however, to be construed as one who hated handling the class. Honestly I am having a wonderful time, always a wonderful time. I have gone along with my pupils in their discovery of the world around them. This is a symbiotic experience for my students and myself and it gives a wonderful and satisfactory feeling. The experience leads to more experiences that are very enlightening. This is obviously due to the students who make up a special science class. The Special Science class is homogenous. The pupils took a tough exam before their admission in a Special Science, which other than science gives emphasis to mathematics and English. This makes the , situation wholesome to a teacher who is not going to be saddled by the difficulty of having to teach children who are dull. This, however, is the same situation that poses a big challenge to the teacher. If teaching pupils who are not really very good or below average pupils difficult and anybody in his right senses will tell you it is, teaching intelligent ones are just as hard, even harder. If I have to quote the statement of someone I am acquainted with and she is herself an educator, the nice thing about teaching pupils, the nice thing about is tama na ang ahead or advance ka lang ng isang pahina sa mga bata, ayos na, but not with pupils who belong to a select group known a Special Science class, where the teacher must be prepared all the time, not by one or two or three pages but maybe by several lessons or even by one book or two. Because the teacher will not have any idea what questions bright students will ask and the teacher might be placed in a bad light. So, the teacher has to be prepared all the time. And true enough, this is a big challenge. As a teacher, one must always accept challenges and the biggest satisfaction he gets is to discover that his pupils are learning and are looking to discovering new things around them. In as Special Science, the pupils inquisitiveness is very manifest. A teacher is, needless to say one who is multi-faceted because he is expected to perform multi-task. Every teacher is aware of this, Being a Special Science class adviser is something worth it. Her life is one long and hectic intellectual journey. But grade school children are a mischievous lot. Sometimes one loses his cool especially when the kids are very noisy and are out of bounce. Sometimes one comes across situation when pupils do not seem to hear anything and in their worst element, they are simpl uncontrollable. Sounds like hell gone loose, but never mind, young children are still full of activity and having them around for five tines a week for ten months can both be very agonizing but definitely so full ecstasy. And this makes my wonderful world. _______________ By NEMIA BURAC DE LAS LLAGAS Teacher III Iriga Central School Iriga City

rable to beef and said to be a health meat because it has lower cholesterol than cattle beef or pork; They can be used as pets for the kids; and They are a low maintenance animals. They mainly subsist on grasses and herbs and are adaptable to our climate. With the advent of modernization and mechanized farming, the carabaos service to the farmers dwindled and have been replaced by tractors and other motorized farming equipments. Small farm owners these days tend to rent, borrow or buy farm mechanisms in lieu of the traditional carabao. Although mechanized farming can be fast indeed, there are phases of agricultural cycle that is not being followed like fallowing. Whereas you can command
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By J. HENRy DANICAN

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PiLi, Camarines Sur ---- indigent residents of six upland villages in Libmanan, Camarines Sur can now have access to clean drinking water after the Libmanan Pulantuna Planters Federation, inc., (LPPFi) turned over recently 12 units of jetmatic pumps to barangay officials for installation in their respective areas. Agustin III Villadres, LPPFI president and executive director said each of the six barangay was given two units of jetmatic pumps as direct
ductivity of soil not only for the present generation but for the future generations. A concrete example of the harm that emanates from the use of chemicals in farmlands is when it rains, the chemicals from the farm as a result of the application of nonorganic inputs flow to the rivers thus, contributing to the pollution of the water bodies. Governor Villafuerte has been resolute in the support of advocacies intended for the preservation of the environment. Proof of this is the El Verde Movement projected to plant no less than 12 million trees in CamSur by end of 2012. Hence, the governor has not wavered in his support for organic farming because aside from agricultural sustainability, it is intended to be environment -friendly. - STN

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lppfi assists libmanan villages, groups

assistance of LPPFIs in providing solutions to the water and sanitation problems of the villagers. The provision of the jetmatic pumps to the six villages was one of the recommendations of the Technical Working Group (TWG) organized by LPPFI, which is composed the local government Unit of Libmanan, barangay chairmen and peoples organizations in the Libmanan town. The beneficiaries of the water pumps are barangays Caima, Cawayan, Pang Oring Viejo, Salvacion, Villadima, and Cambalidio. The pumps were turned over to barangay officials on July 12, 2012 at the LPPFI Farmers Training Center in Aslong, Libmanan. On the same day, LPPFI also donated a personal computer set to the Luis H. Dilanco Sr. Foundation College based in Libmanan, Camarines Sur, for use by its students. Villadares said that his group also released P 250,000.00 worth of low interest loans for livelihood projects to four peoples or-

puMps for CleAn WAter

Libmanan Mayor Marilyn A. Jimenez (4th from left), LPPfI Vice President Simeon R. Guiruela Jr., (2nd from left) and LPPfI President Agustin III Villadares with the recipients of the 12 units of jetmatic pumps donated by LPPfI to ensure that residents of the six upland villages in Libmanan, Camarines Sur can have access to clean drinking water.

ganizations (PO) in the Libmanan, Camarines Sur. The recipients of the LPPFI loan assistance are the: Libmanan Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (P100,000.); Libmanan Vegetable Growers Association (P50,000.00); Tarabangan Sa Barangay (P50,000.00); and Samahang Magsasaka ng Manapao (P50,000.00). LPPFI is a non-government organization working to uplift the lives of poor farmers and residents living within the Libmanan Pulantuna areas. -D.Nachor

Camsur, Da join forCes . . .

In fact, the Department of Agriculture came out with Administrative Order relative to the Organic Agriculture Act providing the guidelines for the selection of organic demo and training farms. Under this AO, it is essential that these demo and training farms should showcase organic farming technologies and best practices consistent with the Philippine National Standard, serve as model for capability building of farmer producers and or processors interests in organic agriculture technologies and promote and showcase organic products. The government through DA provides fund assistance to be utilized for the establishment of structures/housing facilities, provision of inputs/stocks and training expenses for a five-year operation of the project. To date, there are thousands of farmers composed of individuals and members of non-government organizations throughout CamSur engaged in rice, corn and vegetable production utilizing organic farming technologies. Asked why they are into organic farming it is because they are aware that organic farming preserves the pro-

Take it from a fellow Teacher: How to Spend your Money Wisely

Payday is still a week and three days away. But all we have in our purse are some loose change and maybe a solitary hundred peso. A big chunk of our pay has to settle the tuition fee of our children who are enrolled in a private school. Then, we have to settle our monthly electric and water bills and of course, our utang in the friendly sari-sari store. It sure is a hard life but let us not fret. We are not alone in this dilemma. Our income, I know, is as disposable as the babys diaper. Our priority primarily is our most basic needfood. But there also some other things, maybe, our visit to the beauty parlor for the regular manicure and pedicure, hair trimming, the pair of shoes we have been dreaming as ourssmall kalandian so to say. And so, once again, we find ourselves in a financial mess. But, we dont have to scrimp in order to have enough money until the next payday. Here are some pointers Id like to share with you, fellow teachers, female teachers who are also mothers as well as housewives. Compare prices of the actual prices of popular brands and generic ones. Go meatless for a change. Try vegetables and fish. This is not only inexpensive but nutritious. Make a grocery list. Eliminate stuff that are not really needed. Cross them out. Stick to the grocery list no matter. Resist the urge to buy things that are not necessary. And avoid bringing Junior when going to grocery unless you want to have a tug of war with him over some yummy looking candies. Buy by the bulk. Shopping by the volume is generally cheaper than buying items by piece. Bring baon to work. You will be surprised how much savings Modify some eating habits. Start veering away from expensive habits. You will discover this will have an effect on the waistline. Dont feel back because this is not actually penny pinching but eliminating an immoderate habit. Keep the coins in a piggy bank and count them when the piggy bank is full. It is a wonderful to know that you have saved some thousands. Settle bills on time and avoid penalty. Try also some second-hand sales. Managing hard earned money wisely can keep away headaches. No use thinking where to borrow because the next payday is still days away. It is some kind of a disgrace to see that there is only a few pesos when the next payday is not just about to come in the next few days. _______________ By JENNIfER R. SARzA Teacher III zeferino Arroyo High School San Agustin, Iriga City

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Camarines Sur Branch Palestina, Pili, Camarines Sur
TO: ALL INTERESTED PRIVATE RICE MILLERS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO CONDUCT TEST MILLING This is to invite you to participate in the conduct of test milling for our existing palay inventory on a per variety per pile basis. Stocks were stored in the different warehouses with issuances based on schedule.The volume for test milling by each ricemill will be as follows: Input Cap./Day (12 hrs. opn.) Below 50 bags 50 bags and above Vol. per vty/pile 450 bags at 150 per trial 900 bags at 300 per trial

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Straight Milling Fee Payment-in-kind (SMF-PIK) scheme based on approved rate of Php95.00 per bag of rice recovery will be adopted. Trucking/hauling of palay withdrawals shall be at the expense of the miller while delivery of rice recoveries shall be at NFAs account. Only multi-pass ricemill with a minimum mill capacity of 20 bags outpub and capable for a daily 8-12 hours milling operation are qualified to undertake test milling. Interested millers shall submit the following requirements on August 6-14, 2012. Only miller with complete requirements will be allowed to sign a Letter of Agreement to Test Mill schedule to start August 16, 2012. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Letter of Intent (LOI) Photo-xerox copy of valid NFA License as rice miller Miller-ricemill profile NFA Provincial Accountants clearance for those who have previous miling contract with NFA. Valid Mayors Permit Special Power of Attorney (SPA) if authorized representative.

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Balatas Road, Barangay Balatas, Naga City

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Name of Deceased 1. ESTELA, VIRGILIO J. 2. SABIO, NORMA A. 3. ESPERA, RYAN JOSEPH C. 4. PARCO, AUGUSTO SR. S. 5. PARCO, DOLORES S. 6. ADOLFO, MANUEL N. 7. IGNITE, TITO A. 8. LOPEZ, INOCENCIA A. 9. RODRIGUEZ, REMEDIOS P. 10. RODRIGUEZ, ANSELMO JR. 11. LEE, EMILIANA C. 12. QUIRANTE, EDILBERTO A. 13. PRIELA, BERNARDITA Q. Date of Interment 7/1/2012 7/6/2012 7/9/2012 7/13/2012 7/13/2012 7/15/2012 7/25/2012 7/25/2012 7/27/2012 7/27/2012 7/29/2012 7/31/2012 7/29/2012

Pre-test milling conference to be held on August 14, 2012 at NFA Training Center, Palestina, Pili, CamSur at exactly 2:00 p.m. For your guidance. EDNA R. DE GUzMAN Provincial Manager
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for God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

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Code, with the end in view of realizing the policy objectives thereof within the jurisdiction of Municipality; To promote the proper management, conservation, protection, and utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources within the municipal waters, as the means for encouraging the sustained social and economic development of Municipality; To limit and control access to the fisheries and aquatic resources of the municipality, in order to maintain the ecological balance, and enhance the quality of the coastal environment ; To protect and promote the rights of the small fisher folk of the Municipality who are the most directly affected by the utilization of fisheries and aquatic resource, to the preferential use of fisheries and aquatic resources; To promote responsibility and accountability in the use of fisheries and aquatic resources; T o provide consistent and substantial support to the fishery sector within the municipality, primarily the small fisherfolk who rely on the fisheries and aquatic resources for their livelihood; To manage the fisheries and aquatic resources in a manner consistent with integrated coastal management; To promote social protection, equity, alleviate poverty, and ensure food security in the coastal areas of Municipality; To enhance the role of Municipality as a guardian of the fisheries and aquatic resources on behalf of present and future generations.

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Camarines Sur Municipality of CARAMOAN -oOoOffICE Of THE SANGGUNIANG BAyAN THE 8TH SANGGUNIANG BAyAN EXCERPTS fROM THE MINUTES Of THE REGULAR SESSION Of THE SANGGUNIANG BAyAN Of CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR HELD ON AUGUST 6, 2012 AT 2: P.M. AT THE SESSION HALL, MUNICIPAL MAIN BUILDING, CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR PRESENT : HON. JUAN A. CORDIS Municipal Vice Mayor/Presiding officer MEMBERS HON. IRENE R. BREIS HON. ROMEO O. MARTO HON. RAUL F. VILLARETE HON. EDUARDO B. BONITA HON. MANOLO A. PINEDA, JR. HON. ADELFA T. PURISIMA HON. JUAN C. CORDIS III HON. DICK H. CORDIAL Liga President(Ex-Officio) ABSENT: HON. LEOPOLDO L. RODAVIA Municipal Councilor HON. CHRISTINE MAYNE S. CORDIAL SK Fed. President (Ex-Officio Member)

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Section 3. Definition of Terms. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following definition of terms shall apply: Active fishing gears - refers to fishing devices characterized by gear movements and/or pursuit of the fish by towing, lifting or pushing the gear, surrounding, covering, dredging, pumping and/or scaring it to impoundments, and those covered under FAO 201, series 2000. Auxiliary Invoice a permit issued by the municipal government for all marine and fishery products prior to their transportation from Municipality to destinations outside of the municipality. Aquaculture refers to fishery operations involving all forms of raising and culturing of fish and other fishery species in freshwater and brackish water areas. BFARMC - Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils. Closed season a period of time during which fishing is prohibited. Commercial fishing vessels any vessel over 3 GRT that is used in fishing activities Deleterious or Noxious Substances any substance which when added to the water renders the water toxic or unsuitable for fish or any living organism which forms the natural food or habitat of the fish; this includes but is not limited to toxic chemicals, petroleum products, human or animal waste, silt or other substances which increase the turbidity of the water, reduce available oxygen for living organisms in the water, or otherwise interfere with the health of any living beings therein. FARMC Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council. Fish includes all fish, shellfish, crustaceans, marine animals, mollusk, sea turtles, cetaceans, and other marine wildlife, or any parts thereof, regardless of their stage of development, including eggs, sperm, spawn, larvae, fry and fingerlings, or juveniles. Fish Cage or Pen - any enclosure made out of netting, screens or other materials sewn, fastened together or constructed to form an enclosure, stationary or floating, for the purpose of containing fish in any form for culturing or other purposes. Fish Corral a stationary trap or weir, fastened to the bottom of the sea or floating, used to capture wild fish, consisting of an enclosure or trap with one or more wings or leaders radiating out for the purpose of directing the fish into the trap, catching chamber, or purse. Fish Fry a juvenile state of fish development following hatching during which time the fish is usually about 10-25 mm in length, or smaller depending on the natural mature size of the species. Fish Refuge/Sanctuary any area designated by the Municipality or the national government where fishing is strictly prohibited or regulated. Fisheries refers to all activities relating to the act or business of capturing, culturing, preserving, marketing fish. Fishery Reserve any area designated by the Municipality or the national government which is restricted to specific purposes. Fishery/Aquatic Products includes all forms of products derived from fish or other aquatic resources, including seaweeds, grass, corals, or other living organism. Fishing Activity or Operation any activity intended for the capture, storing, carrying, searching, or culturing of marine or fish species, including all ancillary activities required for such purposes. Fishing Gear any device or implement used in the pursuit, capture, or taking of fish. Fishing License a document evidencing the grant of permission

RESOLUTION NO. 107 Series of 2012 RESOLUTION ENACTING AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE MUNICIPAL fISHERIES ORDINANCE Of 2004, AND OTHER fISHERy RELATED ORDINANCES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITy WHEREAS, presented to this august body for immediate legislative action was the proposed revision of the Municipal Fisheries Ordinance of 2004; WHEREAS, in order to protect, develop, conserve and to ensure the effective and efficient management of fisheries and aquatic resources in the municipal waters of Caramoan, this honorable body supports the passage of the thereto-fore mentioned Municipal Fisheries Ordinance of this Municipality; NOW THEREfORE, considering the foregoing premises, on motion by Hon. Manolo a. Pineda, Jr., duly seconded by Hon. Raul F. Villarete, be it; RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Bayan, in session assembled, TO ENACT THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, TO WIT:

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 01 Series of 2012 AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE MUNICIPAL fISHERIES ORDINANCE Of 2004, AND OTHER fISHERy RELATED ORDINANCES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITy BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Caramoan, Camarines Sur, that: ARTICLE I Title Section 1. Title. The ordinance shall be known as the REVISED MUNICIPAL fISHERIES ORDINANCE Of 2012. ARTICLE II Declaration of Policy and Definition of Terms Section 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the Municipality: A. To ensure the full and effective implementation of the Fisheries

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by the Municipality for the holder/bearer to engage in fishing activities within Municipal Waters. Fishing Vessel any vessel used for the capture, pursuit, or carrying of fish GRT Gross registered tonnage. Home Port the port where the vessel is normally based. Mariculture refers to fishery operations involving the raising and culturing of fish in fish pens and fish cages in the marine areas of municipal waters. Municipal Fishing Boat a vessel of less than 3 GRT that is used in any kind of fishing activity or operation municipal waters. Port of Landing the port designated in the fishing license where landing of fish is permitted. Sanggunian the Sangguniang Bayan of Municipality. Sport/ Recreational Fishing fishing for pleasure by means of hook and line or similar device, hand spear or spear gun only in which the quantity of fish caught is only for personal pleasure and/or consumption and not for the purpose of sale or barter. ARTICLE III Area of Application Section 4. Municipal Waters (A) The Municipal Water of Municipality shall be comprised of all lakes, rivers, streams, and inland bodies of water enclosed within the territorial jurisdiction thereof, including marine waters enclosed within two (2) lines drawn perpendicular to the general coastline from points where the boundary lines of the Municipality touch the sea at low tide and a third line parallel to the general coastline including offshore islands and fifteen (15) kilometers from such coastline. Section 5. The Marine Municipal Waters The Marine Municipal Waters shall be comprised of the waters enclosed within the following geographic coordinates, as provided by NAMRIA: Point Latitude Beginning at 1 130 51 50 Thence 2 130 52 09 Thence 3 130 52 51 Thence 4 130 53 18 Thence 5 130 54 14 Thence 6 130 54 39 Thence 7 130 55 48 Thence 8 130 35 36 Thence 9 130 57 16 Thence 10 130 59 02 Thence 11 140 59 45 Thence 12 140 00 31 Thence 13 140 02 15 Thence 14 140 03 01 Thence 15 140 06 39 Thence 16 140 06 16 Thence 17 140 05 07 Thence 18 140 03 59 Thence 19 140 01 41 Thence 20 130 55 14 Thence 21 130 54 50 Thence 22 130 53 29 Thence 23 130 52 50 Thence 24 130 51 43 Thence 25 130 50 53 Thence 26 130 50 06 Thence 27 130 49 01 Thence 28 130 48 39 Thence 29 130 47 44 Thence 30 130 43 21 Thence 31 130 41 58 Thence 32 130 40 49 Thence 33 130 38 39 Thence 34 130 38 58 Thence 35 130 36 14 Thence 36 130 35 34 Thence 37 130 36 48 Thence 38 130 41 22 Thence 39 130 41 38 Thence 40 130 41 54 Thence 41 130 42 00 Thence following the coastline to 1 Longitude 1230 45 37 1230 45 41 1230 45 54 1230 45 48 1230 45 43 1230 45 47 1230 46 12 1230 46 22 1230 45 51 1230 45 13 1230 45 14 1230 46 26 1230 49 22 1230 46 56 1230 52 59 1230 53 47 1230 54 03 1230 54 27 1230 55 21 1230 58 22 1240 58 38 1240 00 28 1240 01 48 1240 02 31 1240 03 00 1240 03 12 1240 03 30 1240 03 31 1240 03 31 1240 02 18 1230 01 30 1230 59 36 1230 58 33 1230 57 19 1230 55 01 1230 54 41 1230 53 50 1230 50 12 1230 49 57 1230 49 57 1230 49 54 Remarks Coastal terminal point

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For clarity, the Municipal Waters of Municipality are set forth in the Map/Chart attached to this Ordinance as Annex A. ARTICLE IV Water Use Planning for Municipal Waters Section 6. Classification of Municipal Waters Within one year from approval of this Ordinance, in order to promote sustainable development, the Municipal Waters of Municipality shall be divided and classified into the major zones such as, but not limited to: A. Fishing Zone B. Tourism Zone C. Aquaculture Zone D. Navigation Zone E. Marine Protected Area and Fish Sanctuaries, F. Seaweeds Production Zone; and G. Multiple Use Zone Provided, that upon approval of this ordinance, no fish pens, cages, or traps shall be permitted within lakes including Hanopol Dam; and no permit will be issued for construction of structures that pose obstruction to navigation, the flow and ebb of tides, or the migration paths of fish and other aquatic species. Section 7. Subdivision of Major zones into Sub zone- The major zones provided herein may be further subdivided into sub- zones for specific fishing gear or activities by the Municipal Mayor, acting through the Coastal Resource Management Office (CRMO), in accordance with the Fishery Development Plan of the Municipality, or the management plan of the special agencies in the case of waters falling under the jurisdiction of other offices or agencies. Section 8. Marking of zones The CRMO shall mark the boundaries of the foregoing zones using: appropriate, easily available and cost effective materials and methods such as color- coded flags; coastal markers, and buoys. Such markings shall be publicized and widely disseminated and shall also be posted in prominent places in the Coastal Resource Management Office. ARTICLE V fISHING BANS AND CLOSED SEASONS Section 9. Ban on fishing of Certain Species The Sanggunian may impose a ban on the fishing of any particular marine or fish species, upon consultation with the BFARMC/MFARMC, and through an ordinance for that purpose, for reasons such as, but not limited to: Overfishing Over-extraction Capture or extraction involves activities unhealthy to humans Capture or extraction involves activities destructive to the environment Section 10. Limitation of Fishing in, or Total Closure of, Overfished or Endangered Area The Sanggunian, through an appropriate ordinance for the purpose, upon consultation with the MFARMC and/or BFAR, may impose limits on fishing or completely close any defined area of the Municipal Waters when it is determined, based on best available information, that the same is in danger of being overfished, fishing activities are destroying the environment, or there is a need to regenerate the fishery resources therein. Such limitation of fishing or closure shall accordingly amend the terms of any license previously issued by the Municipality. Section 11. Temporarily Bans and Closure in Case of Emergencies The Municipal Mayor may, by means of executive order, temporarily ban the taking of any species, impose a closed season, or declare an area closed to fishing, on any related activity in exceptional cases where, based on best available information, a clear and present danger exists that the continued fishing as such related activity will result in serious harm and danger to the public health, or damage to the fish habitat and/or coastal environment, provided, that such ban or closure shall be effective for not more than sixty (60) days, provided further, that within fifteen (15) days of the beginning of the ban or closure, the sanggunian shall convene a special session to determined the factual basis for imposition of the ban or closure, and whether the temporary ban or closure shall be lifted, upheld, or extended for such time period as may be necessary to protect the public or the environment. Such action shall be expressed by means of a sanggunian resolution for the purpose; provided, that should the sanggunian deem it necessary to make the ban, or closure permanent, the same shall enact an appropriate ordinance before the expiration of the 60 day period. Section 12. Ban on Certain fishing Gears and Methods. The Sanggunian may, through an appropriate ordinance, ban the use of any specific fishing gears and/or methods within the Municipal Waters or any specified area thereof, even though such gears or methods may be legitimately used in other areas of the Municipal Waters, when such ban is necessary to protect the vital habitats of fish and other aquatic species, such as coral reefs and seagrass beds, or to prevent overfishing. ARTICLE VI

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Marine Protected Area and fish Sanctuaries Section 13. Establishment of Marine Protected Area and fish

period. Section 12. Ban on Certain Fishing Gears and Methods. The Sanggunian may, through an appropriate ordinance, ban the use of any specific fishing gears and/or methods within the Municipal Waters or any specified area thereof, even though such gears or methods may be legitimately used in other areas of the Municipal Waters, when such ban is necessary to protect the vital habitats of fish and other aquatic species, such as coral reefs and seagrass beds, or to prevent overfishing.

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qualifications shall be appointed by the Mayor to the MFARMC Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner. Section 19. function The MFARMC shall exercise the following functions: a. assist in the preparation of the Municipal Fishery Development Plan and submit such plan to the Municipal Development Council; b. recommend the enactment of municipal fishery ordinances to the sanggunian : c. assist in the enforcement of fishery laws, rules and regulations in Municipal Waters. d. advise the Sanggunian on fishery matters; e. Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Sanggunian. Section 20. Appropriations for fARMC Operations The MFARMC shall prepare an annual budget for the operations of the FARMC, for the purpose of inclusion in the annual appropriations act of the Municipality. ARTICLE IX Responsible Office Section 21. Responsible Office (a) The Coastal Resource Management Office (CRMO) which was created pursuant to Ordinance No. 4, 2009, the complete provisions of which are hereby adopted and forms an integral part of this ordinance, is hereby charged with the implementation of this ordinance Henceforth, the CRMO shall be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget for its operations, for the purpose of inclusion in the annual appropriations act of the Municipality. Section 22. Powers and functions Subject to Sanggunian action when necessary, the CRMO shall exercise the powers of the FMO under the Municipal Fisheries Ordinanace of 2004, such as: a. Established and maintain the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolk and Registry of Municipal Fishing Vessel; b. Determine and issue the appropriate kinds of fishing licenses to be issued by the municipality and valid only within its jurisdiction; c. Evaluate bids for fishery concessions and similar contracts for fishery activities with the municipality, and make recommendations thereon to the Municipal Mayor; d. Determine and impose, upon consultation with the FARMCs and approval of the Committee of Fisheries / Aquatic of the Sanggunian, appropriate license fees and charges for the grant of fishery rights and privileges within the Municipal Waters; e. Coordinate with the Committee on Fisheries / Aquatic of the Sanggunian and the various BFARMCs in the implementation of the Fisheries Management Plan, as well as facilitate or initiate the monitoring of its implementation; f. Determine and impose administrative fines, penalties, charges, indemnities for violation of the terms of the fishing licenses issued by the Office, or for fishing without such licenses; g. Determine and impose administrative sanctions and indemnities for all other violation of fishery laws, rules, and regulations; h. Coordinate, maintain, and ensure the continuous training of the fisheries law enforcement officers authorized hereunder; i. Formulate and issue the pertinent rules and regulations to carry out the functions and duties of the office; j. Exercise such other powers and functions as may be assigned by the Sanggunian or delegated by the Municipal Mayor. Section 23. Special Authority to Represent the Municipality The Municipal Mayor is hereby authorized to delegate to the CRMO, under such terms and conditions as may be deemed proper, the power to represent the Municipality in any case or action before any national government agency or tribunal involved in the enforcement of fishery and environment laws, and regulation issued by the national government, including the investigation and prosecution of offences on behalf of the Municipality. The CRMO, thru its head of office, shall have jurisdiction for enforcement and prosecution of municipal ordinances related to marine, fishery and coastal resources, in concurrent jurisdiction with other agencies/ offices having jurisdiction over such matters, such as the PNP, which on their own may file cases under this Ordinance. ARTICLE X fishery License and Concession System Section 24. Licenses Essential (a) No person, whether natural or juridical, shall be permitted to fish within the Municipal Waters of Municipality without the Fishing License issued by the Municipality; provided, that licenses fees shall not be required of marginal fisherfolk duly registered as such in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolk as herein provided, for the purpose of fishing for their personal or their families consumption.

Sanctuaries. The Sanggunian, by Ordinance, shall establish Fish Sanctuaries Marine Protected Area and spawning (FS) in order to protect the habitat andFish Sanctuariesgrounds of fish and other aquatic resources, maintain or rehabilitate fish stocks, protect the environment Section 13. Establishment of Marine Protected Area and Fish Sanctuaries. The Sanggunian, and ensure sustainability of fish(FS) in order to protect the habitat and spawning grounds by Ordinance, shall establish Fish Sanctuaries stocks for future generations. Series 2011 is hereby amended in order to reflect actual area and location of Section 14. Fish in Barangays 3, of Ordinance No. and Oring, hereby amended Fish Sanctuaries Sanctuaries. SectionGata, Daraga 03, Series 2011 isas follows: in
order to reflect actual area and location of Fish Sanctuaries follows: WayCORE ZONE Barangay Points Lat LONg D1 1355'42.11"N 12350'45.13"E D2 1355'42.13"N 12351'0.98"E Daraga Fish Sanctuary D3 1355'23.43"N 12351'1.08"E D4 1355'23.35"N 12350'45.34"E O1 1354'39.47"N 12350'59.46"E O2 1354'39.87"N 12351'22.14"E Oring Fish Sanctuary O3 1354'25.73"N 12351'22.91"E O4 1354'25.17"N 12351'0.00"E G1 1354'26.90"N 12349'24.33"E gata Fish G2 1354'18.46"N 12349'30.39"E Sanctuary G3 1354'0.34"N 12349'32.13"E G4 1353'57.98"N 12349'21.85"E G5 1354'15.67"N 12349'10.24"E G6 1354'20.90"N 12349'12.69"E in Barangays Gata, Daraga and Oring, as BUFFER ZONE Lat 1355'43.69"N 1355'44.02"N 1355'21.73"N 1355'21.77"N 1354'43.05"N 1354'43.11"N 1354'22.29"N 1354'21.97"N 1354'34.73"N 1354'18.88"N 1353'59.51"N 1353'49.36"N 1354'15.50"N 1354'26.66"N LONg 12350'39.36"E 12351'16.36"E 12350'39.37"E 12351'16.48"E 12350'56.25"E 12351'25.45"E 12351'26.07"E 12350'56.52"E 12349'21.31"E 12349'32.01"E 12349'34.59"E 12349'21.00"E 12349'2.67"E 12349'6.64"E CORE ZONE Hectares 27.134

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The specific areas are illustrated in the attached sheet (Annex B).

The Fish Sanctuaries shall be divided into Core Zone and Buffer Zone.

The specific areas are illustrated in the attached sheet (Annex B).

The Fish Sanctuaries shall be divided into Core Zone and Buffer The Buffer Zone shall be that area within the outside perimeter of the Core Zone extending not Zone. 50 meters from the said perimeter. Only hook and line fishing shall be allowed within the Buffer less than The Buffer Zone shall be that area within the outside perimeter of the Core The Coreextending a strictless than 50with no-take,from the policy. Entry into the Only Zone Zone shall be not Protection Zone meters no entrance said perimeter. zone is and only fishing shall law allowed municipal LGU Officials; and representatives hook allowedline for duly authorized be enforcers andwithin the Buffer Zone. Boat passage of academic/research institutions and other LGUs upon prior coordination with LGU shall not be allowed except for reasons of emergency. Caramoan. The Core Zone shall be a 5 Page strict Protection Zone with no-take, no entrance policy. Entry into the zone is allowed only for duly authorized law enforcers and municipal LGU Officials; and representatives of academic/ research institutions and other LGUs upon prior coordination with LGU Caramoan. ARTICLE VII Commercial fishing within Municipal Waters Section 15. Ban on Commercial fishing Commercial fishing shall not be allowed within the Municipal Waters of Caramoan. ARTICLE VIII fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils Section 16. Creation of Municipality fARMC The Municipality Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council is hereby created, composed of the following: a. The Municipality Planning and Development Officer; b. The Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture or Fisheries of the Sanggunian; c. One ( 1 ) representative of the Municipality Development Council; d. One ( 1 ) representative from the Department of Agriculture; e. One ( 1 ) representative of an accredited non-government organization; f. One( 1 ) representative from the private sector; g. Eleven (11) representatives of fisherfolk in the Municipality, of whom ( 1 ) is from the fishworkers sector; provided, that such representatives shall also include those from the youth and women sectors. h. Academe Section 17. Appointment of M/CfARMC Members The numbers of the MFARMC shall be appointed by the Municipal Mayor, upon nomination by their respective offices or organizations. Their terms of office shall be one (1) year, subject to renewal likewise upon nomination of their office or organizations. Members may be granted reasonable honoraria for participation in the activities of the FARMC/LGU, subject to the usual accounting rules and regulations. Section 18. Nomination Process for Members Not in Government In the case of members described in paragraphs e to h of Section 1 hereof, the Municipal Mayor shall appoint the members from the list of nominees submitted by all civic, non-government, business, or other organizations and associations based in the Municipality and preferably accredited therewith. In case none is accredited, nominee shall be from the said sector or related sector, of good standing in the community. Such nominees, except from the academe who may not be a permanent resident, must be bona-fide permanent residents of the Municipality involved with or familiar with the fisheries of the area, and are respected citizens of the community. The list of nominees shall be disseminated and posted in the barangay halls and strategic locations within the Municipality at least thirty (15) days prior to the selection of members. Absent any objection, persons meeting the
Zone. Boat passage shall not be allowed except for reasons of emergency.

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Section 25. Registry of Municipal fisherfolk All person desiring to be licensed to fish within the Municipal Waters of Municipality must register in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolk. Only bone-fide residents of Municipality for the previous six (6) months are eligible for inclusion in such Registry. The listing of registered persons shall be updated periodically and posted in barangay halls or other strategic locations for public inspection and validation. Section 26. Registry of Municipal fishing Vessels All municipal fishing vessels operating within the Municipal Waters of Caramoan must registered in the Registry of Municipal Fishing Vessels. The listing of registered vessels shall be annually updated and made available for public inspection by the CRMO at its office premises. The Registry of Municipal Fishing Vessels may be used for the purpose of determining priorities between users of the municipal waters. Section 28. Conditions for Registration of Municipal fishing Vessels Boat registration shall follow the provisions of EO305 and its IRR. The signing function assigned under the said EO to the Municipal Agriculturist is hereby vested to the Head of CRMO. The following shall be required for the registration of a municipal fishing vessel in the Registry: a. Submission of all information required in the Registration Form, particularly those pertaining to the actual ownership of the vessel; b. The vessel is not, at the time of registration, the subject of, or evidence, in a pending case for violation of any fishery ordinance, law, rules, or regulations within the Municipal Waters; Section 29. Vessel Identification Scheme For purposes of easy identification of registered vessels, all duly- registered municipal fishing vessels shall be duly numbered and such shall be indicated in plate numbers. Said number shall likewise be painted in the vessel to be highly visible from a distance in accordance with separate regulations issued for the purpose either by ordinance or Executive Order by the Local Chief Executive. Any vessel found operating within the Municipal Waters and which does not comply with the foregoing identification scheme shall be presumed to be un-registered/without a license and shall be subject to boarding, inspection, and impoundment. The owner of impounded vessel for violating this section is given 1 month to complete registration of his vessel, failing in which said vessel shall be sold at public auction to defray the costs of storage/safekeeping as billed by the CRMO. Any excess from the sales proceeds after deducting cost of storage/safekeeping shall be refunded to owner or in case of refusal to accept, shall be deposited in trust in the LGU depository bank. Section 30. Minimum Conditions for All fishing Licenses The following conditions must be complied with for issuance and validity for all fishing licenses: a. The licensee or vessel must be registered in the appropriate Registry of Municipal Fisherfolk or Registry of Municipal Fishing Vessels; b. The license, or a legible copy thereof, shall be carried at all times on the person of the licensee or on board the licensed vessel; c. The license shall be valid only within the zones or sub-zones specifies therein for its operation: d. The licensee or vessel owner undertakes to submit himself or herself to the administrative processes of the CRMO in case of violation of the terms and conditions of the license: e. In case of violation of the terms and conditions of the license, the licensee or vessel owner undertakes to pay the administrative fines, penalties, charges, and indemnity accruing therefor, without prejudice to prosecution in a criminal case for any other violation of the law arising out of the same acts. Section 31. Municipal fishing Licenses - Only those duly registered in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolk may be issued Municipal Fishing Licenses. Municipal Fishing Licenses may pertain to the person, boat, or gear, provided, that in the case of gear licenses, any fishing gear which has been newly invented or not previously used in the Municipal Waters shall be considered as new gear and shall not be presumed to be eligible for licensing until proven otherwise. Section 32. Recreational/Sport fishing License Recreational and/or Sport Fishing License may be issued subject to recommendation from the Municipal Tourism Office. The term of such licenses shall in no case be longer than fifteen (15) days, renewable for the same period. Section 33. Aquaculture Operators License - An Aquaculture Operators License may be issued to a person duly registered in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolk, or their cooperatives or associations, subject to the following terms and conditions: a. The license submits the following documents: i. the Environment Compliance Certificate (ECC) for any fishpond activity; and/or ii. An endorsement from the BFARMC of the area where the proposed project is located. b. The license undertakes not to clear any mangrove area, and shall rehabilitate any mangrove areas that are damaged by the fishpond activity;

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c. The license undertakes to compensate for any losses or damages that may be incurred by the Municipality on account of violation of the terms and conditions of the license; d. The license undertakes to remove all structures and improvements, whether authorized or not, that have been built on the project area, upon expiration of the project. Section 34. Term of Validity Except in the case of Recreational/ Sport Fishing, Licenses issued shall have a term of one (1) year from issuance, upon payment of the corresponding license fees, unless otherwise cancelled for cause. Section 35. Auxiliary Invoices Any fish, fish products, or other aquatic products for transport from the Municipality to other places shall be accompanied by an auxiliary involve issued under the authority of the Municipality, upon payment of the corresponding fees thereon equivalent to: 0.01% of the gross value of shipment/product; P200.00 inspection fee for every P50,000.00 or fraction thereof of the shipment/product;

The product shall be considered being transported if found in a vehicle, vessel or container outside the residence or commercial establishment of the owner/possessor. Auxiliary Invoice shall be secured from the CRMO, at least 12 working hours, before transport or shipment, excluding weekends and holidays, to give such Office adequate time for inspection/verification, if such office deems it necessary. Within three months upon approval of this ordinance, the CRMO shall implement a ticket/sticker system whereby containers/shipments will be provided with stickers/labels to easily detect compliance. All shipments/products without stickers/labels shall be presumed to have violated this provision unless proven otherwise, and shall be held until the owner/possessor secure Auxilliary Invoice. No CRMO personnel, law enforcer of their agents shall be liable for spoilage or deterioration of products/shipments held, impounded or confiscated for non-payment of fees or non compliance with this provision. ARTICLE XI Determination of fees, Charges and Other Rentals Section 36. License fees and Charges. Registration, Inspection and Numbering Fees: 1. Motorized Fishing Boats- 16 HP and up 2. Motorized Fishing Boats- 10 HP and up 3. Motorized Fishing Boats- Below 10 HP 4. Non-motorized Boats> 6 meters long 5. Non-motorized Boats< 4 meters long -Php2,500.00 -Php1,500.00 -Php750.00 -Php500.00 -Php200.00

Permit, Site Inspection and Verification Fees: 1. Seaweeds Plantation Php500.00 for first hectare or any fraction thereof; Php500.00 for every subsequent hectare of fraction thereof 2. Fish Corrals/Baklad/Fish Pen Php1,000.00 for every fish corral/ baklad/fish pen and Php50.00 for every meter of wings/fish leader in excess of 20 meters Section 37. Procedure for Amendment of Schedules The CRMO shall, from time, recommend the appropriate license fees and charges that should be collected subsequent to the effectivity of this Ordinance for the benefit of the Municipality. Such recommendations shall be submitted to the Committee on Agriculture/Fisheries, and approved or disapproved through the procedure provided in next succeeding sections hereof. One year after the effectivity of this Ordinance, and at the beginning of every Fiscal Year thereafter, the CRMO shall evaluate the Schedule of Fees, Rentals, and Charges and make recommendations whether the same should be maintained or amended. Such recommendations shall be made to the Committee on Agriculture/Fisheries of the sanggunian, who shall thereafter consult with the MFARMC on recommendations. Should any recommendations be accepted, the Committee on Fisheries shall request the Sanggunian to pass on ordinance approving the new Schedule of Fees. The new fees may be collected by the CRMO only at the beginning of next fiscal year subsequent to their approval. ARTICLE XII fisheries Development Planning Section 38. Mandate for fisheries Management Planning The Sanggunian, with the assistance of the Municipality FARMC, shall formulate a Municipality Fisheries Development Plan which shall be the basis for the long-term development and management of the fishery and aquatic resources of the Municipality. Section 39. Consultations Within sixty (60) days from the

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organization of the Municipality FARMC, the latter shall engage in public consultations with the Barangay FARMCs in order to determine the needs, goals, objectives, and programs for development and management of the fishery and aquatic resources of the Municipality. The results of such consultation shall be documented and submitted to the Sanggunian, through its Committee on Fisheries. Section 40. formulation of fisheries Development Plan Using the results of the consultations as a guide the Committee on Fisheries of the Sanggunian and the Municipality FARMC shall, within sixty (60) days from the date of the last consultation and prior to the preparation of the budget for the next succeeding fiscal year, formulate a Fisheries Management Plan for the Municipality, with the objective of making the same an integral part of the Local Development Plan of the Municipality. Section 41. Integration into Local Development Plan The Fisheries Development Plan shall be formally submitted to the Local Development Council at its regular meeting. Subject to appropriate adjustments in consideration of the other plans and programs of the Municipality, the same shall be integrated into and form part of the Local Development Plan for the following year. ARTICLE XIII Municipal fisherfolk Cooperatives and Associations Section 42. Accreditation Necessary In order to avail of any of the privileges granted to fisherfolk cooperatives and associations under the law and this Ordinance, such organizations must be recognized and accredited with the Sanggunian, upon recommendation by the CRMO. Section 43. Cooperative/Associations Eligible for Accreditation The following conditions must be complied with in order for a municipal fisherfolk cooperative or association to be eligible for accreditation with the Municipality: a. Majority of the members of the cooperative or association must be fisherfolk who are residents of the municipality; and registered in the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolk. b. The home office of the cooperative or association must be located within the Municipality. Section 44. Privileges Upon accreditation, a cooperative or association of municipal fisherfolk may be granted the following privileges: a. Preference in the grant of fishery rights and privileges as may be determined by the CRMO/Sanggunian; b. Exclusive use of defined portion of the Municipal Waters, such as demarcated fishery areas and/or demarcated fishery rights for purposes of fish capture, seaweed production or similar purposes; c. Access to credit and guarantee programs that the Municipality may establish; d. Operation of post-harvest facilities; e. Participation in the selection of representatives to the MFARMC; f. Such other privileges as may be subsequently granted by law or ordinance ARTICLE XIV Prohibited Acts and Penalties Section 45. Unauthorized fishing or Engaging in other Unauthorized fisheries Activities. No person shall exploit, occupy, produce, breed, culture or gather fish, fry or fingerlings of any fishery species of fishery products, or engage in any fishery activities in the Municipal waters without license, lease or permit, unless exempted under this ordinance. Violation shall be punishable by a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) for first time offenders. Repeat Offenders or Recidivists shall suffer imprisonment for a period of one (1) month to two (2) months or a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) or both of the discretion of the Court. The penalty of one (1) month to six (6) months imprisonment shall be imposed upon violators who have been served Cease and Desist Orders for violation of this section. They shall be likewise declared in contempt of court for failure to abide with any injunction order issued in connection with this Ordinance. Discovery of any person in an area where he has no permit, or registration papers for fishing vessel shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the person and/or vessel is engaged in unauthorized fishing: Provided, that fishing for daily food sustenance or for leisure which is not commercial, occupation or livelihood purposes may be allowed. It shall be unlawful for any person not listed in the registry of municipal fisherfolk to engage in any fishing activity in municipal waters. Any municipal fisherfolk who commits such violation shall be punished by a fine of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) and confiscation of catch. Section 46. fishing Through Explosive, Noxious or Poisonous Substance, and/or Electricity. 1) It shall be unlawful for any person to catch, take or gather or cause to be caught, taken or gathered, fish

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or any fishery species in Municipal Waters with use of electricity, explosive, noxious or poisonous substance such as sodium cyanide in the Municipal fishery areas, which will kill, stupefy, disable or render unconscious fish or fishery species The discovery of dynamite, other explosives and chemical compounds which contain combustible elements, or noxious or poisonous substance, or equipment or device for electro-fishing in any fishing vessel or in the fish worker shall constitute prima facie evidence, that the same was used for fishing in violation of this Code. The discovery in any fishing vessel or fish caught or killed with the use of explosive, facie evidence that the fisherfolk, operators, boat official was guilty with the use thereof. Use of explosives, noxious or poisonous substances or electro fishing devices for illegal fishing shall be punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from one(1) month to (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Mere possession of, sale of or dealing with explosives, noxious or poisonous substances or electro fishing devices for illegal fishing shall be punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from one(1) month to (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court. Possession of Ammonium Nitrate shall be regulated. All shipment/baggage containing said chemical must contain appropriate permits/documentation from concerned agencies, otherwise the same shall be confiscated and the owner/possessor charged with violation of this section. 2) Possession, Dealing in, selling, or in any manner disposing of, for profit illegal caught/gathered fisheries species shall be punished by a fine equivalent to Php50.00 per kilo of fish. Subsequent violations, even without conviction of the first violation, shall be punishable with imprisonment ranging from five (5) days to thirty days (30) days, the period being at the discretion of the Court and fine of Two Hundred Pesos (P 200.00) per kilo of said illegal fish. The fish, vessel and equipment used in the commission of the crime shall be confiscated in favor of the LGU. Section 47. Commercial fishing Within Municipal Waters. Commercial fishing within municipal waters shall make the owners, board of directors if corporation and all crew liable with a fine of Php2,500.00 per head, imprisonment ranging from five (5) days to thirty days (30) days, and confiscation of fishing vessel and gear as well as the caught fish. The vessel may only be temporarily released upon deposit of cash bond equivalent to the value of the said vessel. Section 48. Violation of the Terms and Conditions of a License. Any person whether natural or juridical, to whom a fishing license has been issued shall comply strictly with the terms and/or conditions thereof, Violation of any of such term and/or conditions shall be subjected to the following penalties: First offence, a fine of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00); Subsequent offenses, a fine of Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from five (5) days to thirty days (30) days Section 49. fishing by a Person Not Registered with the Municipal Registry. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not registered with the Registry of Municipal Fisherfolk to engage in any kind of fishing activity within the Municipal Waters. A person who violates this provision shall be liable for a fine in the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (P 500.00) and automatic confiscation of caught fish. Subsequent offenses, a fine of Two Thousand Pesos (2, 500.00) and imprisonment ranging from five (5) days to thirty days (30) days, and confiscation of catch and fishing vessel. Section 50. fishing Within Municipal Waters by a Vessel Not Registered with the Municipality. It shall be unlawful for any municipal fishing vessel which is not registered with the Registry of Municipal Fishing Vessel to engage in any kind of fishing activity within the Municipal Water. The captain, master, pilot and owner of the vessel which violates this provision shall be liable for a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) while the crew shall be liable for a fine of Php500.00 each. For subsequent offenses, a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from five (5) days to thirty days (30) days, and confiscation of catch and fishing vessel. Section 51. failure to Carry License. The failure of licensee to carry a copy of his fishing license on his/her person and/or on board the fishing

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vessel, shall render the offender liable for a fine of Five Hundred Pesos (P 500.00). Second offense shall constitute revocation of license. Section 52. Violation of Ban or Closure It shall be unlawful for any person, whether or not possessing a valid fishing license, to engage in any fishing activity in violation of a temporary ban or closure duly declared by the municipality. A person who violates this provision shall be liable for a fine in the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) and automatic confiscation of caught fish. For subsequent offenses, a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (2, 500.00) and imprisonment ranging from five (5) days to thirty days (30) days, and confiscation of catch and fishing vessel. Section 53. Use of Active Gear Within Municipal Waters and Bay and Other fishery Management Areas. It shall be unlawful to engage in fishing in municipal waters and in all bays as well as other fishery management areas using active fishing gears as defined in this Code. Violators of the above shall suffer the following penalties: 1) The owner, boat captain, master fisherman, chief engineer of the vessels who participated in the violation shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment from one (1) month to six (6) months, at the discretion of the Court, plus a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P 2,500.00) each, The crew shall be fined One Thousand Pesos each. If the owner/operator is a partnership the penalty shall be imposed on the managing partners. 2) The catch shall be confiscated and forfeited as well at the Fishing Vessel and gear. Section 54. Use of fine Mesh Net. It shall be unlawful to engage in fishing using nets with mesh smaller than 3 centimeters. It will be considered a violation even if the minimum mesh size is complied with, in cases where layers of nets are used to practically reduce the mesh size below the allowable measurement. A person who violates this provision shall be liable for a fine in the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) and automatic confiscation of caught fish and gear. For subsequent offenses, a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from five (5) days to thirty days (30) days, and confiscation of catch, gear and fishing vessel. Section 55. Illegal Use of Superlights. It shall be unlawful to engage in fishing with the use of superlights in municipal waters. Violations shall punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from one(1) month to (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Section 56. Use of air compressor. Pursuant to DILG MC 2002129, dated August 12, 2002 entitled Banning of the Use of Compressor as Breathing Apparatus for All Fishing Activities, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess or use air compressor in their fishing boats. The discovery of dynamite, other explosives and chemical compounds which contain combustible elements, or noxious or poisonous substance, or equipment or device for electro-fishing in any fishing vessel equipped with a compressor or fish caught using any of the above means, shall constitute prima facie evidence, that the same is being used for fishing in violation of this section. Violations shall punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from one(1) month to (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Considering the serious damage to the environment and fisheries arising from unlawful use of compressor, ownership/possession and use of this equipment shall be highly regulated. All air compressors and similar underwater breathing apparatus shall be registered with the LGU thru the CRMO within three (3) month from approval of this Ordinance. All unregistered air compressor or breathing apparatus and their accessories shall be subject to confiscation, and the owner/possessor be liable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00). Subsequent violations shall be punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from one (1) month to (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court Section 57. Unlawful Buying and selling of fish. It shall be unlawful to engage in the business of buying, selling and transport of fish within the municipality without first securing business permit. Violators will be meted out a fine of Five Hundred Pesos for the first offense. Succeeding offenses shall be punishable by a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and an imprisonment of Ten (10) days to one (1) month, the actual period being at the discretion of the court. Buyers and sellers without business permit and who are not bonafide residents of Caramoan shall be punished by a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and an imprisonment of Ten (10) days to

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Section 58. Transport/Deal in Juvenile Marine and fish Species. It shall be unlawful to deal in or transport outside the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality any kind of juvenile species, such as crabs and prawn fries and other juvenile aquatic species. 1. Juvenile crabs shall be 100 grams in weight or lower. 2. Juvenile grouper or lapu-lapu shall be 150 grams in weight or lower. Anyone who violated this provision shall be held liable for a fine of (Php5.00) per fish/individual creature, and confiscation of said aquatic products which must be documented and released again in the wild. Repeat violations shall punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from one(1) month to (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Mere possession or control of said juvenile products, in excess of what the violator can justify for his need in culturing said species into maturity, as shown by his existing facilities which must be covered by appropriate permit, is prima-facie evidence that he is in violation of this provision. Section 59. It shall be unlawful to gather and catch bangus fry within the territorial waters of the Municipality of Caramoan any bangus fry without first securing a license or concession with the Local Government. Anyone who violated this provision shall be held liable for a fine of One Thousand Pesos (Php1,000.00), and confiscation of said aquatic products, Repeat violations shall punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from one(1) month to (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Section 60. Construction of fish Pens, Cages, Corrals, Traps in Prohibited Areas. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, whether or not in possession of a valid fishing license, to construct fish pens, cages, traps, or other structures in any of the lakes of the Municipality, or in a manner which obstructs safe and convenient navigation, the flow and ebb of tides, or the migration paths of fish and aquatic species. 1. No fish pen/fish corral shall be constructed within 100 meters of another fish corral; 2. No fish pen/fish corral shall be constructed within 500 meters of the outermost perimeter of a fish sanctuary. Within three months from approval of this ordinance, all owners/ operators of said structures shall register the same with the CRM Office. They shall file an application form in prescribed format, and indicating in a scaled map duly signed by applicant, the accurate location of said structures. In lieu of map, the applicant may submit the geographic coordinates of the structures. To monitor compliance and for inventory purposes, within the same period, all owners/operators of said structures shall also attach 4x5 inches, or larger, hard plastic sheets with etched/embossed readable information of ownership, such as name, address and CP contact number, in the two outermost portion of said structures nearest the navigational path. All unlabeled structures, and those which may be found upon summary administrative proceedings as hazard or nuisance, shall be demolished for being such. A barangay resolution or a verified petition of at least ten residents, pointing to a structure as a nuisance or hazard to navigation shall be pre-facie proof of such fact, and a basis for summary hearing prior to demolition, if warranted. Violation of this provision shall render the offender liable for a fine in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500 .00) for the first offense. Repeat violations, without necessity of conviction for the first offense, shall punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from one(1) month to (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and demolition of structure. Expenses of demolition shall be part of claim against said owner in a legal proceeding. A fish pen, cage, trap constructed or deployed in violation of this section may be removed or demolished by the Municipal Mayor, or those he authorized in writing, for being a public nuisance, after due notice and demand to the owner or operator thereof to voluntarily remove or demolish the same within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the notice and demand, This shall be without prejudice to subsequent prosecution, and reimbursement for expenses incurred in removing or demolishing the prohibited structure. Section 61. fishing or Talking of Rare, Threatened or Endangered Species. It shall be unlawful to possess, deal on, take or fish for rare, threatened or endangered fishery species.

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Anyone who violated this provision shall be held liable for a fine of (Php500.00) per individual fish/animal, and confiscation of said aquatic products. Repeat violations shall punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from ten (10) days to (30) days, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Section 62. Capture of Sabalo and other Breeders/Spawners. It shall be unlawful for any person to catch, gather, capture or possess mature milkfish or sabalo and such other breeders or spawners of other fishery species as may be determined by the BFAR. Provided, that catching of sabalo and other breeders/spawners for local breeding purposes or scientific or research purposes may be allowed subject to guidelines to be promulgated by BFAR in consultation with the CRMO. Violations shall be punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from ten (10) days to (30) days, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Section 63. failure to Secure Auxiliary Invoice. The failure of any person to secure an auxiliary invoice for the transportation of fish and fishery products from the Municipality shall render such person liable for fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00), and holding of product until compliance, for the first offense. Subsequent violations shall be punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from ten (10) days to (30) days, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, vehicle, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Section 64. Abandonment of fishing Vessel or Gear. It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon his/her fishing vessel or gear or any navigation path/ port/fish landing/ berthing place for any reason other than force majeure. Violation of this provision shall render such person liable for a fine in the amount of Two Thousand Five Thousand Pesos (Php2,500.00) and impoundment of vessel /gear, to be released only upon payment of expenses incurred for hauling/upkeep. Section 65. Other Violations. The following fisheries activities shall also be considered as a violation of this code. a) Establishment of seaweed plantations or other structures which render traditional navigation lanes narrower than 75 meters. In case of two or more owners causing said obstruction, they shall be considered jointly liable. b) Use of plastic bags (cellophanes and similar materials) as floats for seaweeds and other fishing structures. (A 3-month moratorium will be allowed for use of these materials, to give owners of stocks time to harvest or replace the materials) c) Using fishing boats without at least one life vests per boat for paddle boats, and such number equivalent to the number of crew for other boats. d) Gathering and Marketing of Shell Fishes It shall be unlawful for any person to take, sell, transfer, or have in possession for any purpose any shell fish which is sexually mature or below the minimum size or above the maximum quantities prescribed for the particular specie, or those gathered using environmentally destructive practices such as pounding/ beaking/dislodgement of corals, and underwater rocks. e) Cutting of mangroves for whatever reason, and possession of mangrove poles or charcoal or other product made out of mangrove. a. Use of Mangrove poles for fish corrals/fish traps and other structures shall be considered violation of this ordinance, unless the owner/possessor can present appropriate permit in accordance with existing laws. Anyone who violated this provision shall be held liable for a fine of Php500.00, and confiscation of said products, and implements, or removal of structure as the case may be. Repeat violations shall punishable by fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2,500.00) and imprisonment ranging from ten (10) days to (30) days, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court, and confiscation of catch, fishing vessel and equipment on board. Section 66. Obstruction of Fishery Law Enforcement Officer. It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, hinder, or prevent the performance of duty by any duly-deputized fishery law enforcement officer as provided herein. Violation of this provision shall render the offender liable for a fine of Php2,500.00; and imprisonment of one (1) month to six (6) months, the actual period being at the discretion of the Court In addition, the registration

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or permit or license of the vessel including the license of Master Fisherman shall be cancelled. Section 67. Disposition of fishing Vessel, Gears and other fishing Paraphernalia. Any fishing vessel, gears and other fishing paraphernalia in violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be immediately confiscated and properly recorded for evidentiary purposes in any proceeding arising from illegal act. The offender shall be entitled to the issuance of any official receipt for the confiscated items. Thereafter, the same shall be held in trust by the CRMO until final determination of the case filed against the offender Thereafter, if the offender found guilty of the offense committed, the confiscated items shall be automatically become property of LGU and shall be dispose of, through sale at public auction, the proceeds shall be deposited to the MTO and be utilized for Fishery development. Fishing vessels and gears which are in danger of being damaged by elements, or lost or which cannot be placed in impounding areas without great cost to the government shall be sold at public auction and the value be deposited in trust for whoever may prevail in the appropriate proceedings. The base price will be determined by a committee composed of representatives from the Sangguniang Bayan, CRMO and representative of the owner. Upon due notice to the owner, price determination may proceed even in his absence. Section 68. Disposition of Illegal Caught fish. Any fish caught in violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be immediately confiscated and properly recorded for evidentiary purposes in any proceeding arising from the illegal act. The offender shall be entitled to the issuance of an official receipt for the confiscated catch. Thereafter, the same shall be disposed of, through sale at public auction or donation to penal or charitable institutions. In the case of sale, the proceeds shall be held in trust by the MTO until final determination of the case filed against the offender. Section 69. Prosecution Under National Law. Where a person commits an act or omission which is punishable under the provisions of both this Ordinance and the Fisheries Code or other national laws, the CRMO shall have the option of determining the appropriate compliant to be filed before the investigate and prosecutorial offices of the government, as well as the proper forum where such compliant shall be lodge. A person may be prosecuted for as many offenses as may arise from the same act or omission, unless the defense of double jeopardy becomes available and is raised in the proper time and at the proper forum. Section 70. Injunction as Part of Penalty. Where a person is convicted in court of an offense under this Ordinance, in addition to any punishment imposed, the court may, having regard to the nature of the offence and the circumstances surrounding its commission, make an order containing any one or more of the following prohibitions, directions or requirements: a) prohibiting the person from doing any act or engaging in any activity that may, in the opinion of the court, result in the continuation or repetition of the offender: b) directing the person to take any action the court consider appropriate to remedy or avoid any harm to any fish, fishery or fish habitat that resulted or may result from the commission of the offence; c) directing the person to pay the Municipality in amount of money as compensation, in whole or in part, for the cost of any remedial or preventive action taken by or caused to be taken on behalf of the Municipality as a result of the commission of the offense; d) directing the person to perform community service in accordance with any reasonable conditions that may be specified in the order; e) directing the person to post a bond or pay to the court an amount of money the court considers appropriate for the purpose of ensuring compliance with any prohibition, direction, or requirement of the order; f) requiring the person comply with any other conditions that the court considers appropriate for securing the persons good conduct and for preventing the person from repeating the violation of this ordinance. ARTICLE XV Administrative Sanctions and Indemnity Section 71. Imposition of fines and Penalties, Without Prejudice to Administrative Sanction and Indemnity. The imposition of fines and penalties as punishment for violation of the provisions of this Ordinance is without prejudice to administrative sanction s which may be imposed upon an offender for the purpose of fully or partially recovering the loss in revenue and/or cost incurred by the Municipal Government on account of the violation, and indemnity to compensate for the loss of, damage to, and/ or indemnity shall be determined by the CRMO , and substantiated by any or a combination of the following: official reports, technical evaluation, records, receipts, copies of which shall be furnished the offender. Section 72. Administrative Investigation. The CRMO is hereby authorized to conduct hearings for the purpose of investigating and imposing administrative sanctions against any person apprehended within the Municipal Waters and accused by violating any provision of this Ordinance Such hearings shall be summary and non-litigious in nature, and shall be concluded within fifteen (15) days from the time the case is filed for investigation. Failure to appear at the administrative investigation may be a basis for immediate filing of the appropriate criminal cases before the regular courts. Section 73. Contested Cases. If the decision of the CRMO is

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contested by the offender, the same may be appealed to the Fisheries Arbitral Committee within seven (7) days from rendition of its decision. The CRMO and the offender shall each choose one member from respected citizens of the Municipality who are of known probity, integrity, and good standing, while the third member shall be chosen from the Committee on Agriculture/Fisheries of the Sanggunian. The Municipal Mayor shall issue the appointments to said committee. The contested case shall then be forwarded of the Fisheries Arbitral Committee shall be final and unappealable. Section 74. Impoundment of fishing Vessel and/or Gear. The fishing vessel or gear used in committing a violation of this Ordinance shall be impounded by the Municipality through the CRMO, pending resolution of the administrative investigation against the offender. The offender shall be issued an official receipt for the items impounded, and shall bear the cost of storage and up keep of the vessel and/or gear while it is under impoundment. Prior to resolution of the administrative investigation, the same shall not be released unless the costs of storage and upkeep, and a security bond in the amount of the fair market value of such vessel or gear, are paid or deposited with the FMO, to answer for any administrative sanctions or indemnity that may be imposed; Provided, that items which are inherently illegal, such as dynamite, noxious and poisonous substances, and electro fishing gear, among others, shall not be released except upon lawful order of the court before which the criminal case is pending; Provide further, that should be offender by subsequently found guilty of the offense, such inherently illegal items shall be disposed of or destroyed. Section 75. Revocation of License. Any person found to have violated the terms and conditions of a valid license in his favor shall be required to surrender the license to the FMO, Which shall thereafter revoke the same for the remainder of the term of the license. Such license shall not be renewed unless the license has paid all administrative sanctions and indemnity that may have been imposed for the violation. Section 76. Other Sanction and/or Indemnity. The Municipal Mayor, upon recommendation of the CRMO, may prescribed other administrative sanctions or indemnity by means of an executive order, provided, that the same shall have been subjected to consultations with the MFARMC. ARTICLE XVI Compromise Section 77. Compromise. The Sangguniang Bayan, thru a Resolution approved by the Mayor, before a case is filed in court, or at any stage of court proceedings, may enter into compromise agreement with violators of this ordinance, under the following conditions: 1. The violator is a first time offender; or 2. The violator is willing to give testimony or be a witness against suppliers/dealers/handlers of explosives, obnoxious substance or other contrabands used in violation of this ordinance. Provided said compromise will only take effect upon due execution of the necessary affidavits and/or testimonies in court. 3. The amount of compromise shall be at least equal to the fine prescribed under this ordinance ARTICLE XVII fishery Law Enforcement Section 78. Responsible Offices. Both the CRMO and the PNP are responsible for Fishery Law Enforcement. Fishery Law Enforcement (FLE) forms part of the primary law enforcement functions of the Philippine National Police (PNP). As such the PNP shall include FLE in their regular activities and render a monthly report thereon to the Local Chief Executive. They shall submit their work and financial plan on FLE to the Office of the LCE for consideration in preparing the LGUs law enforcement budget. The Office of the Municipal Mayor, though the CRMO, is hereby authorized to organize fishery law enforcement teams (FLET)/fishery enforcement units or appoint/designate Bantay Dagat Personnel. No person shall be become a member of the FLET unless he or she has successfully completed the training course in fishery law enforcement as prescribed or administered by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and has been duly deputized/appointed/ designated by the LGU for that purpose. The assigned Head of the CRMO, if a holder of regular plantilla position at LGU, is considered a law enforcer of the municipality insofar as CRM, fisheries and environmental laws are concerned. ATTESTED:

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Within two (2) months from approval of this Ordinance, the HRMO working with the CRMO, shall finalize the appropriate qualification standards and submit the same for approval of the CSC and/or DBM, as the case maybe, through the Office of the Mayor. Section 80. Powers and functions. The FLET/Bantay Dagat are authorized to assist regular law enforcement officers such as the Philippine National Police, Maritime Group, Philippine Coast Guard, or Philippines Navy, in the enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance as well as all other laws, rules, and regulations on fisheries and aquatic resources. The FLET/Bantay Dagat, on its own, may also carry out the fishery law enforcement functions of the CRMO. Section 81. Incentives for Law Enforcement. Fines and/or charges that may be imposed to violator/s of this ordinance shall be deposited to the MTO of Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Using monthly computation as they accrue, Twenty percent (20% ) will go to the LGU and the remaining Eighty percent ( 80%) will be utilized for Fishery Law Enforcement, of which 60% will become administrative and operational expenses, and 40% will be given to FLET/Bantay Dagat/PA/CAA/PNP operatives as Incentive Allowance, proportionately based on the number of members who actually joined field patrols for that particular month. For purposes of this section, only amounts finally determined through court decision, court order arising out of a guilty plea/bargaining plea, and compromise approved by the Sangguniang Bayan shall be computed. Amounts paid as Security Bond shall not be counted. ARTICLE XVIII financial Support Section 82. Sec. (a) The Special Fisheries Trust Fund created and established under the MFO of 2004 is hereby maintained. The Fund shall be supported by collections from all license and permit fees, rentals, or other charges, as well as the administrative sanctions and indemnity collected by virtue of this Ordinance All amount disbursed from the Special Fisheries Trust Fund shall be disbursed by the Municipality upon recommendation of the CRMO, and shall be strictly devoted to the purpose of funding the implementation of this Ordinance. Section 83. Authority to Seek External funding The Office of the Municipal Mayor is hereby authorized to seek and negotiate for external funding from financial institutions and development agencies for the purposes of funding this Ordinance and related activities authorized under this Ordinance. Section 84. Repealing Clause. All ordinance, orders and regulations in conflict thereof are hereby repealed and/or super ceded. Section 85. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval. I HEREBy CERTIfy to the correctness of this foregoing resolution embodying Municipal Ordinance No. 01, Series of 2012. . (Sgd.) DANILO O. BELLEzA Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan

(Sgd.) JUAN A. CORDIS Municipal Vice-Mayor/Presiding Officer CONCURRED: (Sgd.) IRENE R. BREIS Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) RAUL f. VILLARETE Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) MANOLO A. PINEDA, JR. Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) JUAN C. CORDIS III Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) ROMEO O. MARTO Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) EDUARDO B. BONITA Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) ADELfA T. PURISIMA Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) DICK H. CORDIAL LIGA President (Ex-OfficioMember)

Section 79. Creation of Plantilla Positions for Bantay Dagat. The following plantilla positions for Bantay Dagat (or any suitable Position Title per Personnel QS) are hereby created: For CY 2013- Two Regular Bantay Dagat For CY 2014- Three Regular Bantay Dagat Regular Bantay Dagat shall have a Salary Grade of 1; must be at least High School Graduate or equivalent, must have at least 32 hours training in Fishery Law Enforcement; and at least two (2) years actual experience at Fishery Law Enforcement.

APPROVED: (Sgd.) ENGR. CONSTANTINO H. CORDIAL, JR. Municipal Mayor

BIKOL REPORTER Published: August 12, 2012

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nutrition, farm . . .
According to Regional Technical Director (RTD) for Operations and Extension Ellen de los Santos, the celebration of nutrition month is important because it has been noted that less and less Filipinos are eating vegetables. Reports revealed that the consumption reduced from 145 grams per day to 110 grams per day. She said that the reasons for low consumption are: influence of family members who do not eat vegetables, dislike for vegetables because of taste and texture; easy access to fastfood and instant foods and lack of knowledge on the nutritional and health benefits of vegetables. De los Santos added that it is timely that the DA together with the National Nutrition Council must work together to increase advocacy on the production and consumption of vegetables especially in the rural areas. Agriculture Regional Executive Director Jose V. Dayao said that this activity is one venue to disseminate the importance of producing and consuming vegetables. Since the group composed of P4MPs mostly farmers; RICs or rural women and 4Hers or young farmers it is timely that this two-in-one activity was conducted. He is optimistic that with the on going projects of the department on gulayan sa paaralan, community gardening and backyard gardening, more farmers or households will generate added income and they will have fresh vegetables for consumption at all times. Bicol Nutrition Program coordinator Arlene Reario of the National Nutrition Council said that it is important to promote the consumption of vegetables in the region because of the increasing problem on malnutrition. She emphasized that vegetable as part of the healthy diet can help prevent major non-communicable diseases. She cited, the World Health Organization in particular recommends a minimum of 400 grams of vegetables and fruits per day equivalent to five servings per day. She disclosed that vegetables contain antioxidants and protectants such as carotenoids, lycopene and phytochemicals which can help the immune systems, reduce the risk of diseases and contribute to the well being. On same occassion, the Agriculture Training Institute distributed a total of Ps 675,000 worth of livelihood checks to the 4H clubs, RICs and P4MPs. The winners for the contest are: Pinaka-Pakbet contest Biggest Squash Benedicto Palmares; Biggest eggplant Marvin Mago; Longest String beans Rodolfo Briola; and biggest ampalaya Mr. Wilfredo Ojo. For the Nutri-Chef Challenge - 1st place Lezzel Llosala of Sorsogon (Malunggay-Kalabasa Patties) 2nd Place Maria Pacao of Camarines Norte (Ginataang Lubilubi with tuna) 3rd place Violeta Breboneria of Baao, Camarines Sur (Ginataang Gabi with Libas). For the poster making contest 1st Place John Reiner C. Boncolmo of Tabaco City; 2nd Place Jazmir John T. Marquez Jr. of Virac Catanduanes; 3rd Place Michael C. Merciales of Magallanes Sorsogon. Winners received cash award of Ps 2,000, 1,500 and 1,000 respectively.

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2010. Some thought it was a free donation.The water supply project was built through the preferential buyers credit of the China Export-Import bank. The Philippines borrowed from China to purchase construction products from a Chinese company, Chinese International Water and Electric Corporation. The $112 million is underwritten by the Philippine government. Many millions of Chinese are living comfortably in the Philippines and they are well treated here. Chinas has no reason to be hostile to the Philippines. It should be grateful or at least friendly to the Philippines for this. The problem with China is that it is claiming to own what belongs to the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone in accordance with the International Law of the Sea which was approved by the United Nations and to which China is a signatory. I hope a diplomatic and peaceful solution can be found to settle this. Theres really a need for ASEAN countries to be united because of their common interests and for their own good. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Of THE ESTATE Of WILLIAM ALBA PURIfICACION and AIDA ALMENOR PURIfICACION with WAIVER Of RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the sole heirs of the late Sps WILLIAM ALBA PURIfICACION and AIDA ALMENOR PURIfICACION who died on August 22, 2001 in Naga City and September 6, 1999 in Naga City, respectively, without any will nor debts; left behind a parcel of land located at Dayangdang, Naga City; that the parties being of legal ages and full civil capacity to contract hereby divide and adjudicate unto themselves in equal and pro-indiviso share the described estate; that the parties further, WAIVE, TRANSFER and RELINGUISH absolutely and unconditionally unto their co-heir, JESUS WILLIAM A. PURIFICACION III, all their shares in the described property, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Grace C. dela Torre, Doc. No. 319, Page No.65, Book No. 1, Series of 2012.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: August 12, 19 and 26, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the surviving heirs of the late RODOLfO DLS. fRANCISCO who died intestate on March 4, 2011 at Brgy. Marupit, Camaligan, Cam. Sur, without any Will or Testament, left real properties covered by TCT48801, located at Brgy. Carolina, Naga City; and a parcel of land covered by the Deed of Absolute Sale from Salvacion A. Morado with Tax Declaration No. 97-002-1304, as acknowledge before Notary Public Att. Florencio R. Rosales, Doc. No. 879, Page No. 176, Book No. 26, Series of 2011
BIKOL REPORTER Published: August 5, 12 and 19, 2012

Helping eDuCAtion

Punong Barangay Jose Alfred N. Balagot of San Pedro, Buhi, Camarines Sur (2nd from left) poses with Mrs. Susan Jacob Lagrimas (right), principal of Sagrada Elementary School in Buhi during the turn-over recently of a complete personal computer set for use by students in the school. Balagot also donated a similar computer set to the Tambo National High School and a 21-inch TV set and DVD player to the Labawon Elementary School, also located in Buhi town. Balagot is reportedly the Liberal Partys mayoralty bet in Buhi in next years local election.

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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE SPEED PAWNSHOP, JR. Bichara Complex, San Antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, pawned from MARCH 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until AUGUST 28, 2012 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: AUGUST 5 and 12, 2012

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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ROWENA ASPE PAWNSHOP, P. Burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City, pawned from MARCH 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until AUGUST 28, 2012 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: AUGUST 5 and 12, 2012

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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at E. BOy ASPE PAWNSHOP, Prieto Street, filabel Arcade, Dinaga, Naga City, pawned from MARCH 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until AUGUST 28, 2012 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: AUGUST 5 and 12, 2012

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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE EXPLORER PAWNSHOP, Ground floor, Bichara Complex, Abella St., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from MARCH 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until AUGUST 28, 2012 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: AUGUST 5 and 12, 2012

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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at R. M. ASPE PAWNSHOP, Cor. Panganiban & Elias Angeles Street, Naga City, pawned from MARCH 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until AUGUST 28, 2012 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: AUGUST 5 and 12, 2012

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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE IGUALDAD PAWNSHOP, Cor. Igualdad Ext. & J. Hernandez Ave., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from MARCH 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until AUGUST 28, 2012 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: AUGUST 5 and 12, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS Of THE LATE ENRIqUE R. SAN ANDRES Notice is hereby given that the named parties who are his only living children are the legal and forced heirs of the late ENRIqUE R. SAN ANDRES who died intestate on March 30, 1980 in the City of Manila, Philippines without any will and with no known debts; left certain parcel of land situated at Peafrancia Ave., Naga City covered by TCT No. 43551, 43552, 43553 and 43554 , that pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Rules of Court, the parties with full capacity to settle, divide and adjudicate unto themselves the described property in an undivided equal share, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. P. R. Perfecto, Doc. No. 610, Page No. 23, Book No. 122, Series of 2012.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: August 5, 12 and 19, 2012

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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE CROWNJEWEL PAWNSHOP & JEWELRy STORE, Bichara Mall corner J. Hernandez & Gen. Luna Sts., Naga City, pawned from MARCH 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until AUGUST 28, 2012 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: AUGUST 5 and 12, 2012

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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE SUPERPAWN PAWNSHOP Crown Jewel Holdings Inc., Elias Angeles St., San francisco, Naga City, pawned from MARCH 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until AUGUST 28, 2012 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: AUGUST 5 and 12, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate surviving spouse and children of the late MELANIO y. BUENAVENTURA who died on January 18, 2010 in Naga City without any will and with no known debts; the deceased left one (1) tricycle with franchise to operate in Naga City, more particularly described as follows to wit: Sidecar No. 1155; Make-yamaha, Plate No. ET 7212, Chassis No. 4Pf-224301, Motor No. 4Pf-224301, the parties being of legal ages and with full capacity to contract while Iris, Gladys and Ma. Lani - all minors duly represented by Armenia A. Buenaventura,hereby agree to divide and adjudicate among themselves the described Tricyle in EQUAL SHARES; the Heirs hereby Waive, Renounce and Relinguish their Rights and Interest, over the described Tricycle in favor of MILAN A. BUENAVENTURA, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Maico T. Julia., Doc. No. 281, Page No. 57, Book No. 252, Series of 2011.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: July 29; Aug. 5 and 12, 2012

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the carabao , coax and pat him on the back for a job well done, you cant do this to a tractor. The carabao is an epitome of strength, farm life and a help or support to a farmer. Since the carabao is an icon of the Philippine agriculture industry, I hope the day will come when I will again see more carabaos in the ricefields. Aside from their economic and physical uses to the farmers they also have become a symbol of our national identity. We need carabaos in the farm as a contingent labor source in times of gas price hike, gas shortage or machine breakdown. We cant always rely on machine and automation all the time. Although more is done and labor productivity is high with mechanized farming, it also has a downside, which are machine parts maintenance and breakdown. With a lifespan of 18-20 years and an animal that seldom gets sick, the carabao has been a symbol of our peoples hardworking attitude and sense of industry. As part of the PCCs efforts in empowering the farmers, a total of 13 carabaos were given to constituents of Baleguian, Jabonga Agusan del Norte to families with kids doing carabao work last July 25, 2012. To help in the carabao development program of the country, the Korean International Coordination Agency (KOICA) has installed 50 pieces of equipment at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC ) office at CLSU for its genetic improvement program. In addition, they also put up 10 pieces of laboratory equipments in the AI center at Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. The project titled Enhancing Livestock Sector Performance in the Philippines of the DAPCC-KOICA started last November 2010. It is hoped that with the DAs carabao development efforts, our regional breeding center in Masbate will be able to supply the marginalized farming sectors of Bicol with their much needed help. Production of genetically prolific carabaos with higher meat and milking capability will ultimately improve the lives of our farmers by providing them with better nutrition, food security and higher earning potential.

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Notice is hereby given that all pawned items for APRIL 2012 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on SEPTEMBER 05, 2012 at 9:00 oclock in the morning.

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Denr biCol beefs up forest . . .

June to early August, five successive operations were carried out in Sorsogon which resulted to the apprehension of 3,945 bd. ft. and 28 sacks of wood charcoal, three apprehensions in Masbate with 5,229 bd. ft., two apprehensions in Catanduanes 3,220 bd. ft., one apprehension in Camarines Norte with 1,910 bd. ft., and one apprehension in Camarines Sur that accrued a confiscation of 28 sacks of charcoal. All confiscated lumbers and sacks of charcoal are taken under DENR custody which will undergo further criminal/ administrative adjudication he added. Early on, RED Gonzales directed his field officers to heighten forest protection and law enforcement campaign to arrest alleged rampant illegal logging/cutting of trees in several areas of Bicol Region.

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195 Panganiban Street, Dinaga, Naga City
Notice is hereby given that all pawned items for APRIL 2012 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on SEPTEMBER 05, 2012 at 9:00 oclock in the morning.

lousy wife. Why bare everything. That will lessen the seduction. Some men are repelled by too much exposure of the flesh. But if a woman abandons him, he will cry out to high heavens for her return. Lysistrata, a female leader of a Greek fighting band, said that life with a woman is hell but life without her is also hell. In ancient societies, the role of a man was that of a hunter, a predator and the woman that of the hunted, the prey. She was not to be devoured but to be domesticated as mother of his children. Courtship in that long forgotten era was more of a physical fight for supremacy if a picture in a history book of a club-wielding hairy man dragging a woman by the hair into the damp corner of a cave was factual. The woman, always the weaker sex, would submit only when overpowered. The sweet nothings whispered into the ears in the moonlight were unheard of. Cavemen did not know anything about civilized courtship. The caveman remembered her woman when the night grew cold and he needed a blanket. That was her one important task: give him warmth and cater to his every whim without murmur of protest. Modern-day woman is much, much more seductive. The sight of her luscious red lips and the fragrance of her hair, plus her purring voice when touched have driven men mad. Beautiful women which the world has in abundance, thanks to a benevolent God who loves beauty, have made mens days pleasant whether in summer or during typhoon months. They are the bringer of sunshine even when the skies are gray, according to a love song about sunshine and gray skies. But physical beauty alone does not guarantee happiness. A poem I came across when I was in high school decades ago said: It is not beauty I demand but a woman in whose bosom gentle I could pour my secret heart of woes. Englands Prince Charles dumped Princess Diana, a ravishing English beauty, whom he married in a fairy tale wedding for a plain-looking woman. Elizabeth Taylor, one of Americas most beautiful actress, married 8 times, twice to Richard Burton. Despite her goddess beauty, 7 of her husbands abandoned her for women of lessen charms.

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Attention!
UNC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 68 ADVISORy
Special class meeting on September 9, 2012 at 2pm, Erning Sanchos residence, Magsaysay Avenue (beside CEC), Naga City Agenda: - Report on Financial Status - Projects and Activities - Other matters Please confirm your attendance to Tony Aberca - 0927-422-0433 Join the funs and memories of the class at the fellowship after the meeting. See you in September!

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son and I am really happy that they found the reason to help our unfortunate children here, Bongat said in a statement. The Journey Home, which will serve as highlight of Operations Smile 30th Anniversary, aims to mark the said celebration by going back to where it humbly started its mission that has become a global medical charity organization. After the launching, The Journey Home countdown will officially start the date towards the realization of 10 medical missions to be conducted in various parts of the world for three weeks. Here in Naga, the activity will be held from November 8 to 18 at the Bicol Medical Center (BMC). The local government of Naga acknowledges the said endeavor is one of the best examples of public private partnership (PPP) which aims to help the community, particularly the indigents to avail of expensive medical treatment via private partners. PPP is one of the Presidents flagship program which aims to encourage private-public business venture.

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Notice is hereby given that all pawned items for APRIL 2012 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on SEPTEMBER 05, 2012 at 9:00 oclock in the morning.

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Denr Bicol beefs up forest protection law enforcement

An intensified forest protection and law enforcement campaign of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol proved to be successful with 14,306 board feet (bd. ft.) of illegal lumbers and 28 sacks of wood charcoal confiscated in a series of operations being conducted by field offices, Phil. National Police (PNP) and the armed Forces of the Philippines (aFP). Reports coming from the field offices revealed that seven weeks worth of increased operations against illegal logging/cutting by forestry and security personnel have led to this accomplishment, DENR V Regional Executive Director Gilbert Gonzales said. Dir. Gonzales said from the period of the later part of

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JESSEL S. BASANTA

DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director Gilbert Gonzales (2nd from right) presides at the meeting of the Regional AntiIllegal Logging Task force (RAILTf). The RAILTf, which has the government security units and justice department as interim members is tasked with the enforcement of Executive Order 23 or the moratorium on the cutting and harvesting of timber in natural and residual forests. The DENR forest Management Service has reported a significant decrease in illegal logging apprehensions in the first semester of 2012.

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