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DOLE-8 keeps CSC Level II accreditation status
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Tacloban City has now over 109,000 registered voters

BY JOEY A. GABIETA, Saff Writer

Govt troops to secure vital installations in Leyte

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TACLOBAN CITY- The Commission on Elections(Comelec) oce of this city has revealed that more than 109,000 voters of Tacloban are to cast their votes in the 2013 midterm elections.

Lawyer Rosemarie Polistico, city elections officer, said that based on their final list of registrants, Tacloban now has 109,027 voters, making it as the vote-rich area in all of Eastern Visayas.

Tacloban happens to be the regional capital of Eastern Visayas, which comprises the provinces of Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Samar, Northern Samar and Eastern Samar. The regional office of the poll body has yet to come up with a final registered list of voters. But during the 2010 elections,Eastern

Visayas had 2.4 million registered voters. As a highly-urbanized city, registered voters of Tacloban only cast their votes for those seeking city posts like for mayor and vice mayor and congressman covering Leytes first district,
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Lessandra series of Camella Homes newest masterpiece unveiled in Palo

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NSSDEO supports VAWC campaign

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City govt reaps many awards

news page 8 Jampacked in attendance during the International Anti-Corruption Day celebration held at the Tacloban City Convention Center on December 9, 2012.

Delivering the welcome remarks, Atty. Edwin B. Tabaranza, OIC (OMB RO8); From to left to right : Mngr. Paulino Talacay (HDMF), RD Rodulfo J. Ariesga (COA), Dir. Marilyn E. Taldo (CSC), RD Samuel Young (NTC), RD Imelda C. Laceras (DBM & President, REAL)

Oce of the Ombudsman spearheads Intl Anti-corruption Day celebration

Last December 9, 2012 (Sunday), the Office of the Ombudsman Regional Office No. VIIIin partnership with the Civil Service Commission, Region Eight Administrators League, Inc. (REAL) and the Association of Resident Ombudsmen of Region VIII (ARO 8) joined the entire country in celebrating the International Anti-Corruption Day. The activity was kicked off by the Integrity Parade hailed as March

Ormoc City to launch its P12.9 M sanitary landfill

TACLOBAN CITY The Ormoc city government will formally launch tomorrow its sanitary landfill, one of the few facilities in the country established to comply the Ecological Solid Waste Management (SWM) Act. Located within the 32-hectare Ormoc City Eco-waste Center (CEC), the locally-funded 1.8 hectare SLF is being eyed as a model project. The experience of Ormoc City in SLF construction could be a showcase for other LGUs to learn how to best prepare and construct their own clay liner-based landfill facilito page 7

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to Righteousness. It was participated by all anti-corruption partners and crusaders from both the public and private sectors in Tacloban City. Local Government Units which were in attendance were Tanauan and Tolosa, Leyte. The Integrity Parade started at exactly 6:00AM passing through Real Street,and ended at the 4Tacloban City
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uously capacitate agencies in the performance of their human resource management functions, recognize best practices in the various areas of HRM, and serve as a venue for exchange and development of expertise in HRM in the Philippine public service. We are happy and grateful to the CSC for the trust bestowed upon us. This recognition is also a call to action for all of us in the DOLE to continue to deliver prompt services not only in the area of HRM, but in all our programs. We must work together to maintain if not to elevate our status to Level III Accreditation, Sarcauga explained. The commitment building ceremony was capped with the signing of the Memorandum of Commitment expressing the DOLE and CSC commitment and covenant to uphold CSC rules and regulations through the PRIME-HRM Program. (VIRGILIO A. DOROJA JR./PR)

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DOLE-8 keeps CSC Level II accreditation status

TACLOBAN CITY--The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 8 has kept its Level II Accreditation Status after a successful revalidation by the Civil Service Commission through Resolution No. 1201529 promulgated on September 27, 2012 under the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). DOLE-8 is the only national government agency that kept said accreditation status in the region, the other nine agencies being local government units. The certificate of revalidation was formally presented by CSC Acting Regional Director Marilyn Taldo to DOLE Regional Director Exequiel R. Sarcauga on December 7, 2012 at Patio Victoria Resort, Tacloban City during the DOLEs 79th Anniversary Celebration. PRIME-HRM is a program of the CSC to contin-

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TACLOBAN CITY Human rights groups in Eastern Visayas yesterday claimed that the Aquino administration which has offered itself an alternative to the Arryo regime proves no difference but rather, a so far worse record on violations of human rights. Rev. Irma Mepico, regional coordinator of Katungod-Sinirangan Bisayas, said Aquino and his lapdogs in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are attempting to mask themselves as sincere rights protector through hiring pop stars, photo-ops, and the likes, while behind the media mileage they are spreading terror. KatungodSinirangan Bisayas yesterday led the culmination of the weeklong celebration of the 64th Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) with a mass action and march rally in this city. The local week-long commemoration of the International Human Rights week which was started last Thursday at the University of the Philippines Tacloban campus with a variety of According to Polistico, the number of registered voters for Tacloban could be higher if all those who went to their office to register were able to do so. That number could be higher. I was expecting the final list at more than 120,000, Polistico said. The city elections officer said that there were still thousands of potential and qualified voters who failed to register last October 31, the last day of registration for the May,2013 elections. On the last day of registration, Polistico said, about photo exhibit, educational discussion and film viewing was capped with an ecumenical mass at the MultiPurpose Building (MPB) of UP Tacloban. It can be remembered that President Aquino while he was campaigning for Presidency and on the first day of his office, pledged swift delivery of justice to those victims of rights violations and the end of such. Similarly, on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary rites of the UDHR, President Aquino reiterated his commitment on the issue. a 1,000 persons were not able to do so. It was learned from the city elections officer that the 109,027 final list of registered voters for Tacloban was higher compared to the 2010 registered of voters. For that period, Tacloban has only 93,472 registered voters. Meantime, Polistico said that of the 109,027 registered voters of Tacloban, about 39,000 of them have yet to revalidate their registration. This means, she said, they have yet to have their However, cases of extra-judicial killings, abductions, illegal arrests, and other forms of rights violations are still witnessed based on reports of Katungod and even the New York-based rights group, Human Rights Watch, Mepico said. As part of the commemoration, Katungod, along with the End Impunity Alliance, a network of rights advocates in the city held its annual cultural camp dubbed Desode at the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College (UPVTC) Oblation grounds. (REYAN L. ARINTO) biometrics before their office. But they can still vote in the May, 2013 elections. The reason for taking their biometrics is to expedite the process during the elections, Polistico said. She added that with the pictures of the voters, it would now be easy for the teachers who are acting as board of elections inspectors to easily identify the voters. And this will do away so-called flying voters or subsitution of voters, Polistico said.

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as well as for those seeking national positions and for partylist representation. Incidentally, Tacloban is still considered to be the bailiwick of the Romualdezes. Its present mayor, Alfred Romualdez, is seeking for a possible third term against outgoing An Waray party-list Rep. Florencio Noel. Romualdez cousin, Ferdinand Martin, is assured of his third and last term as congressman, being unopposed.

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ORMOC CITY Government troops will ensure that vital installations in the province of Leyte will be secured to ensure safety of its personnel and continue providing its services to the people, just like the geothermal plant located in the town of Kananga and the city of Ormoc. Captain Dranreb Canto, 802nd Infantry Brigade public information officer ,assured this after a series of rebel attacks that hit the province of Leyte last week that claimed the lives of several military personnel. Two separate attacks were initiated by rebel groups in the towns of Jaro and Albuera just this month. These towns are known to be areas under influence of red groups. The attacks caused the death of four government troops and wounding a civilian. About 10 lawless armed elements harassed the base of Alpha Company of 78th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Antipolo, Albuera town, at around 7:50 p.m. of December 6, wounding Edgar Borinaga, a resident of the said barangay. In a separate incident, some 10 NPAs attacked troops who were providing security to members of

Govt troops to secure vital installations in Leyte

a Bayanihan Team of 19th Infantry Battalion conducting peace and development activities in Barangay Rubas, Jaro town at around 8 p.m. resulting to the death of two soldiers and wounding of three others. Last November 30, one soldier was killed and two others were wounded when elements of the 78th Infantry Battalion were ambushed by more or less 10 NPAs at Sitio Calingatnan, Barangay San Pedro, Albuera, Leyte. We (military) are considering all vital installation as soft target of attacks, Canto said. A troop under the 802nd IB is stationed inside the geothermal complex, according to Canto, to ensure the safety of its personnel and all its structures considering that the geothermal plant supplies electricity not just in the province of Leyte but for the entire region and its neighboring regions to include Luzon. Aside from the AFP, the Philippine National Police also has troops stationed inside the geothermal complex. Although several attacks were already made by rebel groups in some areas in the province of Leyte, the mili-

Lessandra series of Camella Homes newest masterpiece unveiled in Palo

TACLOBAN CITY Lessandra series, one of Camella Homes newest masterpiece, was formally unveiled Saturday night, giving Region 8 professionals and start up families, the chance to enjoy a lifestyle of convenience at the very affordable rate. A family can own one of the new home series that will rise in the newly launched Camella Palo for only P5,000 reservation fee, and a down payment of only P8,000 monthly in the next three months. Camella Leyte General Manager Geraldine GasconGarcia said the most recent home additions sell from P1.1 million to P1.4 million, with the lowest amortization rate of P8,000 per month (through In-house or bank financing). This new project is within the financial reach of the working class of Eastern
ity was the recitation of the Pledge of Commitment led by Atty. Marilyn E. Taldo, Acting Director of the Civil Service Commission. Thereafter, it was followed by the ceremonial signing of the Pledge of Commitment byRegional Directors, Managers, and officers from various government agencies including representa-

tary have not yet monitored any possible attacks that would be made by red groups in the vital installation under the territorial jurisdiction of Leyte. We havent monitored or receive information that they will attack our vital installations but we will not lay down our guard, Canto stressed. (ROEL AMAZONA)

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Astrodome where a short program was held. The object of the Integrity Parade was to remind the citizenry and all civil servants of the seriousness of the governments campaign against corruption. The Program at the Astrodome carried the theme KatiwalianWakasan! Tuloyang Laban!It was officially opened with a warm welcome by Atty. Edwin B. Tabaranza, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Ombudsman, Regional Office No. VIII. Other keynote speakers were Regional Director Rodulfo J. Ariesga of the Commission on Audit (COA), Regional Office No. VIII and Mdm. Imelda C. Laceras, Regional Director, DBM and President of REAL Inc. One of the highlights of the activ-

Visayas. We are opening this opportunity for those families who want to own a home at Camella, Garcia said. Lessandra has its own set of two-story, two-bedroom home series made available through Rina, Marga, Reana, and Margarita, house-andlot packages. During Saturday grand launch of Camella Palo, Mayor Remedios Petilla thanked Vista Land for picking their town as the site of their first and third Camella project in Leyte Island. We just saw the future Camella Palo and its beautiful. Palo is very lucky that Camella is there. Its really something that we can be proud of, the lady mayor said. Joyous mode filled the Leyte Park Hotel Convention Center during Camella Palos grand launching attended by hundreds of officials, home
tives of the private sectors consisting of the business, energy sector, media, academe as well as representatives from the Junior Graft Watch Unit (JGU) and Corruption Prevention Unit (CPU). The activity was highlighted by the video message given by the Deputy Ombudsman himself, the Honorable Pelagio

buyers, and the sales team. Hiphop group G-Clef dancers entertained the crowd with breathtaking dance moves. Lessandra series replica homes were displayed during the event for home buyers to see the future development. Michael Mayoga, general manager of Camella Bacolod, who was one of the guests, led the toast as a sign of cheers for the good life of Camella Palo. I was able to see that Palo is a booming municipality. Camella developments have become a mark of progress across the country. Camella developments often portent movement into the town, city or province they come to they portent growth and expansion, Mayoga said. Camella has been building 250,000 homes in 15 regions, 31 provinces, and 63 cities and municipalities.
(SARWELL Q. MENIANO)

S. Apostol who challenge everyone to be united against the war against corruption. Unlike other government crusades, the activity was participated by the private sector, whom the OMB encouragedto take active part in the eradication of corruption. (PR)

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Pacquiao is past his prime

oxing legends come and go. They rise to prominence, but they dont stay on top for life. There always comes a time when, despite their greatness, they have to make an exit, either on account of defeat, or for reasons of ageing. Manny Pacquiao is one such legend. He started boxing as a kid, moved up from one division to the next, made it to fame and afuence, and raked in for himself millions of dollars in his mega-ghts, ending up on top of the sport as the no. 1 poundfor-pound boxer and the rst and only eight-division champion of the world. Ferocious in the ring, Pacquiao was revered and feared even by the bigger guys in heavier divisions. Most of them fell at his hands till he seemed to have run out of worthy opponents. Numerous awards

then came his way as a result, in recognition of his greatness. He was eventually regarded as a national treasure, a living hero who inspired the Filipino spirit and hoisted our national pride in the global arena. But his ascent to greatness has an end. His stay on top of the sport is obviously over. Like the rest, he could not stay there forever; and although he made it there once, his time is done, which means that, try as he does, somebody or some circumstances will always stand in the way to deny him a perpetual place on top. Against that fate, he just could not make any headway. Simply put, Pacquiao as of now is already past his prime.

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sive deaths, like the recent disasLetters should be as brief as possible, ter in Mindanao brought about and sent with the writers name,signature by Typhoon Pablo, God is always to blame, as if it were His fault, or address and phone numbers (if any) to: Letters to the Editor, Leyte Samar Daily His obligation, to prevent such catastrophes from happening. Express, They may be edited for length They are then quick to ask: and clarity. Where is God? What is he doing? Well, these are but some of Sister Publications their questions asked mockingly in the face of overwhelming deSamar Weekly Express struction, suffering, and loss of Eastern Samar Bulletin lives. They grimace in disbelief, in Leyte Samar Daily Express defiance, in anger. Of all people, things, and beings, God gets the is a member of the greatest blame, even singled out at times. This is nothing new; such an attitude has been there since The National Association of time immemorial. If some people Philippine Newspapers could afford to blame God even

Commentaries from readers whose identities they prefer to remain anonymous can be accommodated as blind items. It will be our editorial prerogative, however, People have the tendency to to verify the veracity of such commentaries presume that when devastating before publication. calamities strike resulting in mas-

Why blame God?

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just for the death of a loved one, how much more if the pathetic victims amount to hundreds and hundreds of thousands. This, to the critical minds, makes God so cruel, irresponsible, inutile, and heartless for allowing those tragic deaths to occur. Considering the pain that the victims and their loved ones experience, we

might indeed think this attitude toward God is understandable, even justifiable. These people are just being concerned with others so to say. Whoever is responsible for their safety and fails to attend to that duty would draw upon himself their judgmental indignation, even if its God who will have to reap their animosity.

Viewed from the biblical standpoint, however, we will find this attitude rather selfish, inappropriate, and blasphemous. Why blame God for peoples eventual deaths when that phenomenon is but part of our existence, and of Gods design? When God created the angels, He designed them as spirit beings destined to live for eternity. Similarly, we humans are also eternal beings; we will likewise live forever. Unlike angels, though, we were given a two-fold existenceone is physical, and the other, spiritual. Physical existence is short-lived, but the second one is without end.
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others missing and 1,088 people injured. The number of deaths largely was accounted in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental, according to the council. In the national news, NDRRMC executive director and Office of Civil Defense administrator Benito Ramos informed that, as of this writing, 1.09 million families or 5.40 million persons were affected, inclusive of 77,192 families or 368,672 persons that are temporarily housed in 173 evacuation centers, while damage to agriculture, infrastructure and private properties is now pegged at P6.08 billion. The damage and deaths caused by typhoon Pablo were so gripping that the residents in areas that could have been affected by it were so grateful to have escaped such destruction. One of these areas graciously spared was Eastern Visayas, except Southern Leyte as it was at the skirts of typhoon Pablos path. Two deaths were reported in the region according to OCD regional director Rey Gozon. There is yet, however, no official tally of the extent of damage to agriculture and infrastructure as reports from affected towns are yet to be retrieved. The Public Works regional office declared that damage to infra is not significant, in fact roads remained passable. Again, Eastern Visayas was fortunate that it was not among the turfs hit by tropical storm Pablo. However, such event is not enough reason to sit back and relax considering that, as PAGASA predicted, there will still be six more typhoons to visit the Philippine area of responsibility before the 2012 calendar closes. As to where these cyclones will fall is a chilling guesswork. For now, the region is lucky, too blessed especially that it was just slammed by a typhoon Ofel. In fact, Tacloban City was declared under state of calamity for the extent of damage that it wrought. Surely, calamity

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funds have been utilized to assist the victims and this fund is now depleted. Some people toyed in their mind the question: had Eastern Visayas been hit by Pablo, would there be enough calamity funds to use for the Pablo onslaught? There is no doubt that local government units in the region are prepared for eventualities made by nature with doable disaster risk reduction and management plans in place. From prevention and mitigation to preparedness to disaster response on to recovery and rehabilitation, disaster risk reduction and manage-

Lucky for now

Few days after supertyphoon Pablo (international name, Bopha) ravaged the southern part of the Philippines, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, by message sent Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone to Papal Nuncio in the Philippines Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto addressed to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Philippines president and Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of all who mourn, assuring those in distress of his spiritual closeness and con-

cern. Bertone added that the Pope offers fervent prayers for the deceased and for all those who are working to rescue missing persons and to assist the trapped and injured. Further he stated, Upon the beloved people of the Philippines, as a pledge of consolation, hope, and solidarity, His Holiness invokes Gods abundant blessings, he added. As of December 8 tally of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) the death toll has already reached 540 with 827

ment councils have their bags full ready to face the challenge when calamities strike. Notwithstanding this state of readiness, getting a cue or simply a lesson from the recent Compostela Valley incident, the evacuation centers should be safe from unexpected assault of nature. The affected residents should also be sensitive to the natures actuations and heed the danger warnings to avoid mishap. Being able to escape harm or death is luck to some, but to those who have strong faith in the One True God, it is grace and blessing that they should be ever grateful for. Should we blame God for this design? Should we accuse Him of cruelty, irresponsibility, negligence, etc. just because a loved one proceeded to the second phase of his existence to join the so-called spirit world? Does it make God so inutile just because hundreds of thousands perished (physically) in a devastating disaster? Does He become less of a God just because His design remThis is something to ponder on.

Why blame...

When our earthly lives end, death eventually occurs. But its just a gateway for us to enter into the second phase of our existence, which is spiritual. No matter how one dies, tragic or mild, the same thing happensthe body becomes lifeless and will soon turn to dust of which it is made. But, again, this doesnt mean cessation of ones existence as it is merely part of the creators design.

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Conceptions misconceptions
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Placing the blame on parents for their supposed inability to support the needs and aspirations of the family is simply unjust. Every man has that aspiration to support the needs of the family but the lack of economic opportunities disables his capacity to do so. The colonial tag that Filipinos are lazy had been unjustly perpetuated in the public consciousness by our foreign invaders. Such label was made upon our forebears who resisted hard labor being imposed by our colonizers. The unwillingness to render forced labor caused colonizers to brand our forebears with unpleasant tags, mainly that of being lazy. Such sweeping description had been etched down generations that someway became an accepted belief to some sectors without verifying the roots of such unjust tag. It is the exploits of our overseas workers that gradually changed the tag that had been sustained in paid unjust compensation that are way below minimum standards. There are laws that purports to protect labor, requiring employers to compensate their workers for their labor. Workers only earn so much less than what the needs of their families, causing deprivation that is depicted as fault by the worker than of the unjust social order. People are being duped to believe that the poverty that the family suffers is caused by the lack of commitment and will and ability of the head of the family, or the parents, to support the family. Such belief is not unlike the tag of us Filipinos being a lazy people that had been perpetuated by our colonizers down several generations. It is one great conception that is actually a misconception for in truth it is not the lack of will or ability or commitment to support the family that cause poverty and hardship. Comments to alellema@ yahoo.com

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Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent Is 40:1-11; Ps 96; Mt 18:12-14

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP

Jesus said to his disciples, What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninetynine in the hills and go search of the astray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not stray. In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost.

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Jesus asked his disciples for their opinion but he began to tell them his own idea about it first: what would a man do if one of his sheep strays away? If he values each of his sheep, he would go and look for it. That sheep represents money, equal to several days wages. The man could not afford to lose the sheep. He will not say to himself Let it go, I still have many more. Even that one is too precious to him to let go so easily. Do I reflect that when Jesus spoke of that one lost sheep, he could have been speaking of me? I am precious to Jesus. He knows the value of my soul. How do I value this soul of mine that was breathed into me by the breath of God? (Daily Gospel Now, R. Sullivan, OMI, published by Paulines, visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel. 321-31-95) Sowers Seeds: Strive so that in every family the Gospel may be put in a place of honor, may be read by the head of the house to the whole gathered family, and explained in a convenient manner aided by a good and approved comments. -Blessed James Alberione, Founder of the Pauline Family

the public consciousness for generations. With Filipinos earning the admiration of foreign employers for their industry, people changed their belief that they are lazy. It is that trait of being industrious and hardworking that makes Filipino workers in demand by foreign employers. Our country had supplied so much manpower to the global community and we have maintained that reputation of being industrious in the field of work. This trait of Filipino workers is a clear manifestation of our desire to earn in order to support our family. There is no doubt we possess that will and ability to provide for the

sustenance of our family. It is the lack of opportunities for gainful employment and for productive economic activities that cause us to falter in our commitment to support the family. Our workers in the domestic arena are into varied forms of exploitation, chief of them being underemployed, overworked and underpaid. We cannot pretend to be blind from the realities in society where our workers are toiling beyond regular working hours under inconvenient working conditions for a pay that could hardly support the family. People rendering labor with utmost dedication and industry but are

Prayer for the Nation and for Those who Serve in Public Office
God, our Father, you guide everything in wisdom and love. Accept the prayers we offer for our nation; by the wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our citizens, may harmony and justice be secured and may there be lasting prosperity and peace. Almighty and eternal God, You know the longings of our hearts and You protect our rights. In your goodness, watch over those in authority, so that people everywhere may enjoy freedom, security and peace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (Courtesy of Daughters of St. Paul)

Pray the Holy Rosary daily for world peace and conversion of sinners (The family that prays together stays together)

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Tuesday, 11 December 2012

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Remedios A. Quisumbing, Jose, Manuel Reynaldo, Oscar, Raul and Francisco all surnamed Abesamis extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 264-B, Psd-20355, Cad. Survey of Tacloban with the improvements thereon, situated in the Municipality of Tacloban now Tacloban City, containing an area of 322.50 square meters, more or less, that property in the name of Mercedes A. Torres et.al for Taxation purposes; per Doc. No. 218, Page No. 44, Book No. 1, Series of 2010 of Notary Public Atty. Leticia M. Amon. LSDE: Nov. 27, Dec. 4 & 11, 2012 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Spouses Daniel Muldera and Eugenia Tiozon Vivero-Muldera who died on March 29, 1978 and January 12, 1945 respectively at Javier, Leyte, extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over two parcel of land more particularly described as follows: Parcel 1, Lot No. 240, Pls-645 located at Sitio Mapula, Zone II, Poblacion, Javier, Leyte containing an area of Forty Six Thousand and Seventy Four (46,074) square meters. Parcel II, Lot No. 1110, Pls-645, a parcel of residential land situated at Poblacion Zone 2, Javier, Leyte, having an area of 690 square meters, under Lot No. 1110 under TD No. 09-1900275 still in the name of Daniel Muldera, per Doc. No. 710, Page No. 142, Book No. 12, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Joseph N. Escalona. LSDE: Nov. 27, Dec. 4 & 11, 2012 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late GAVINO CABALIN who died on February 20, 1957 in Brgy. Barayong, Abuyog, Leyte extrajudicially sttled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Barayong, Abuyog, Leyte, covered with OCT No. P8101 and Tax Decl. No. 08-01-0017-00106 all in the name heirs of Gavino Cabalin containing an area of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Three square meters (13,953 sq.m.). A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Jennifer C. Oros, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, single and resident of Brgy. Balocawe, Abuyog, Leyte, heirs hereby SELL, CEDE, CONVEY and Transfers by way of absolute sale, per Doc. No. 447, Page No. 14, Book No. 62, Series of 2012 of Notaray Public Atty. Vicente G. Rudas. LSDE: Nov. 27, Dec. 4 & 11, 2012 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Mauro Merin extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated in Brgy. Himarco, Palompon, Leyte, under Tax Dec.No. 08-31024-00444 R13, Cad. Lot No. 3610, containing an area of 1.3611 hectares, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Nicomedes E. Tolero and Norma A. Tolero as vendees for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 1810, Page No. 91, Book No. LV, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Camilo P. Esmero. LSDE: Dec. 11, 18 & 25, 2012

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH ABSOLUTE WAIVER OF RIGHTS

NSSDEO supports VAWC campaign

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Northern Samar 2nd District Engineering Office lend active support to the 18-day campaign to stop violence against women and their children (VAWC) in the province. In November 26 during the nationwide simultaneous flag raising ceremony in government institutions, the NSSDEO employees wear pink t-shirts printed with the theme, VAWFree Society In Times of Peace, Conflict and Calamity and Stop Violence Against Women and bears the logo of the Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee (VAWCC). A streamer about the observance is hanged inside the district compound A streamer about the observance is also hanged inside the district compound and at the front gate to stir public awareness. Read in the flag ceremony was the Prayer and the Joint IACVAWCIACAT-VAWCC Message for the 18-Day Nationwide Campaign to End Violence Against Women. The led agencies of IACVAWC, IACAT and VAWCC are the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Justice and National Commission on the Role of Women. November 25, the International Day Against VAW was the start of the countrys 18-day campaign to end violence against wom-

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF A PARCEL OF LAND WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

In LTFRB Case No. VIII-2012-0672 the correct family name of applicant is DOYON not Doyo as published on Dec. 9, 2012 issue. ******* In LTFRB Case No. VIII-2012-0657 the Applicant name should be read as ISAIAS O. MAYOL, JR. not MAYOR as published on Nov. 29, 2012. We regret the errors. ED

ERRATA

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Jose Macawile extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over parcels of land situated at Guiuan, Eastern Samar described as: Parcel 1, located at Guimbaolibot Ave. Brgy. 09-A, Guiuan, E. Samar, with an area of 2,475 square meters, under ARP No. 05-09011-00013; 2) Residential building located at Guimbaolibot Ave., Brgy. 09-A, under A.R.P. No. 05-09011-00014; 3) Commercial Building located at Brgy. 09-A, Guimbaolibot Ave., under ARP No. 05-0901100216; 4) located at U.S. Navy Road, Brgy. Lupok, Guiuan, E. Samar, with an area of 30-89 sq. meters, under ARP No. 05-09040-00479. That heirs hereby waive their rights, interest in favor of their mother Theresa Macawile; per Doc. No. 438, Page No. 881, Book No. VIII, Series of 2011 of Atty. Dennis C. Boco. LSDE: Nov. 27, Dec. 4 & 11, 2012 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Apolinario Cozo, Candida Cozo, Emeliano Cozo, Regina Cozo, Aurea Cozo, Vicente Cozo, Fausta Cozo, Maximina Cozo, Concpcion Cozo, Gregoria Cozo and Aurelia Cozo extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 12572, with improvements thereon, situated in Brgy. Plaridel, Municipality of Baybay, Leyte, containing an area of 792 square meters, more or less, covered and embraced Tax Dec. No. 07080-00307. A Deed of Sale was executed them all in favor of Adriano C. Dacera as vendee for the abovedescribed property; per Doc. No. 20, Page No. 04, Book No. XXXVIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Ernesto M. Butawan. LSDE: Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of CIPRIANA NOVEDA who died intestate extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, designated as Cad. Lot No. 2060, situated at Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte containing a total area of 3,075 square meters, declared in the name of the Heirs of Cipriana Noveda, per Doc. No. 185, Page No. 38, Book No. XI, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Ronnan Christian M. Reposar. LSDE: Nov. 27, Dec. 4 & 11, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS

en. It runs until December 12, the date of the signing in Palermo, Italy of the United Nations Convention of Transnational and Organized Crimes, which includes the Protocol to prevent and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children. It also includes December 10, the International Human Rights Day showing that VAW and trafficking in persons are forms of human rights violations. The message further said that the coun-

years 18-Day Campaign shall highlight the need to raise awareness about Gender Based Violence (GBV) in crisis situations for national government agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs) and the general public, increase support mechanisms and make it more accessible to VAW victimsurvivors during disaster and crisis situation; and to forge partnerships among stakeholders in addressing GBV in crisis situations.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Sergio Obera who died on January 15, 1975 at Alangalang, Leyte, extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a certain property designated as Lot No. 2 (equivalent to Lot No. 1961), Lot Plan Psu-34093 located in Barrio Aslum (Pepita), Alang-alang, Leyte and covered by Original Certificate of Title No. O.C.T. No. 514 and Tax Declaration No. 08-02-04100054, containing an area of Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Two (25,552) square meters, more or less, per Doc. No. 243, Page No. 88, Book No. XXV, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Rolando V. Tomandao. LSDE: Nov. 27, Dec. 4 & 11, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON

try started its awareness campaign on issues against women and children when it participated in the worldwide crusade to eliminate VAW in 2002. Since then, the advocacy led to the passage of two landmark legislations; Republic Act 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and RA 9262 otherwise known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004. It also emphasized that in succeeding years, the focused was on the popularization of the said laws strengthening their implementation at the national and local government levels and building a network of male advocates working to stop violence against women. Below reads in part the IACVAWC-IACAT-VAWCC Joint Message. With the theme VAW-Free Society In Times of Peace, Conflict and Calamity, this

And this can only be possible through the coordinated efforts of government and civil society. We acknowledge mens important role in ending VAW and encourage the expansion of the movement that was formed in preceding years 18-Day Campaign the MOVE or Men Opposed to VAW Everywhere which is composed of males who actively advocate and work against VAW. We call on every male member of our society to never commit, condone, nor remain silent on VAW. We call on our fellow government leaders and workers from the national government agencies and the local government units to take the lead in ensuring that VAW victims-survivors are able to access the much needed services for them to heal, regain their dignity, and continue to become productive members of society. (REY ORSUA)

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

NATIONAL NEWS

Leyte Samar Daily Express

Ormoc City...

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ties, said Ormoc City Mayor Eric Codilla in a statement. The P12.9 million construction of SLF is in compliance to the SWM Law of 2000 mandating all LGUs to cease using dumpsites as final repository for solid wastes. The new SLF site is located in the western barangays of Mas-in and Green Valley. The site was picked from two other potential sites since one was prone to flooding while the other option was host to deep aquifers with strong free flow discharges, according to the city government briefer. With the operation of SLF, Ormoc sees that only 25% to 30% of collected trash will be turned into residual waste. Prior to the citys sanitary landfill completion, half of the 1.7 hectares old dumpsite in Barangay Macabug has already been closed. This is the agreed site for testing the use of eco-efficient soil cover. The city government said that landfill construction commenced with clearing and excavation of the site, including some

backfilling, to form the base of the cell. The activity required constant monitoring since the specific area had complex topography with a 20-meter difference between its highest and deepest points. As in most big infrastructure projects, challenges arise and the LGU had to make adjustments along the way. Such experiences could be incorporated into national policy guidelines on how to construct properly engineered landfills and to conduct more extensive hydro-geological site investigations, Codilla said. The project is in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural ResourceEnvironmental Management Bureau, consultancy firm AHT Group AG, and Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). As of 2010, Ormoc City is home to more than 180,000 residents, which generate more than 30,000 tons of municipal solid waste every year. Due to resource and geographical limitations in the city, only half of the households are serviced by city waste collection.

However, based on the latest waste analysis and characterization study conducted, 48% of the total waste generated in the city is categorized as biodegradable. Composting of wastes in rural households and farmlands has a high potential for on-site utilization of organic household and agricultural wastes. In fact, many farmers and farming groups have already been trained on how to apply windrow and vermicomposting. (SARWELL Q.
MENIANO)

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) partners with the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP), InterAksyon , and TV5 for the First Time Voters Project with the theme, Now Trending: #YouthVote2013. This project aims to educate and empower young voters as well as to promote clean and fair 2013 elections. Starting this December towards election next year, a series of forums will be held in Manila which will be streamed live in Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro. Smart will be providing the connectivity for the events and will also campaign the project through journ.ph, its online campus journalism program. On photo (from left to right): Ramon Isberto, head of Smart Public Affairs, Raymond Angelo Gonzales, SCAP member and vice president of the Central Student Council of the University of Sto. Tomas, Mary RenroseGalang, also a member of SCAP from PamantansangLungsodngMaynila, and Roby Alampay, senior manager for new media at TV5 and editor in chief of InterAksyon.
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Antonio Calzado extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located at Sitio Anilao Canderama, Brgy. Antipolo, No. 013, Llorente, Eastern Samar, under O.C.T./OCT No. P-12383, covered by Tax Dec. ARP No. 02-13013-00076, Survey No. 4730, containing an area of 7,658 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Pastor Ty Calzita married to Nilda Calzita as vendees for the abovedescribedf property; per Doc. No. 505, Page No. 102, Book No. XIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Enrique C. Dala.
LSDE: December 11, 18 & 25, 2012

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Crispula Cadion extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, located in Brgy. Lucsoon, Naval, Biliran, Survey No. 3860-P, under Tax Dec. No. 00091, with an area of 0.4136 has.; A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Manuel and Judith Jamin, as vendee for a portion of 118 square meters from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 342, Page No. 69. Book No. 46, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Redentor C. Villordon.
LSDE: December 11, 18 & 25, 2012

Leyte Samar Daily Express

NEWS

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

City govt reaps many awards

TACLOBAN CITYThe numerous accolades and awards reaped by the city government under his administration would not serve only as his inspiration but even to the rest of the people of the region. Thus said Mayor Alfred Romualdez, referring to the numerous awards accorded to the city government just this year, ranging from good program on healthy lifestyle to practicing the policy of transparency. We will just continue what we have been doing. We never expect that we will receive these awards. But this will not only inspire us and the Taclobanons but the entire Eastern Visayas as well, Romualdez said. For this year alone, the city goverment of Tacloban under Mayor Romualdez recieved around 16 national awards coming from various groups and organizations. And what could be considered to be the highest award garnered by the city government was the Pamana ng Lahi given by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The award given by the DILG is one of the innovations left behind by former Secretary Jesse Robredo, which is given to local government units that upholds integrity and transparency in the local governance. Among the other awards received by the city government were the Gantimpala Agad Award of the Eastern Visayas First Regional Congress of Lingkod Bayani given by the Civil Service Commission; top performing LGU in healthy lifestyle advocacy by the Department of Health; top taxpayer award under the national government agencies/LGUs category by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the most outstanding cooperative for the region by the Cooperative Development Authority(CDA). Also, the city government also received the PNP service awards best LGU by the Philippine National Police; fourth place outstanding LGU in highly urbanizec category national literacy awards by the Department of Education and a certificate of recognition for generating the highest revenue efficiency collection for 2010 by the BIR.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)

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