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SATURDAY JANUARY 12, 2013

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NEWS
DOH-8 deploys team to conduct probe on spread of chikungunya in Samar town
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PNP-8 to put more checkpoints

PA L O , L e y t e The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) will establish more police checkpoints as part of the implementation of the election gun ban beginning on Sunday as it reminded its personnel to observe the standard operating procedures in carrying out c h e c k p o i n t operations.

AS GUN BAN STARTS ON SUNDAY

No increase on real property tax, only increase on land market value- Lim
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Eight towns in EV now part of 4Ps

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DPWH to repair damage bridges in the region

news page 7 Police Chief Superintendent Elmer Soria, regional police director (center) presides the PRO8 command conference on Friday morning. At left is Senior Superintendent Edgar Basbas, acting deputy regional director for administration and Samar elections supervisor Atty. Maria Corazon Montallana.(right).

DPWH-8 save over P230 million last year- Asis

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Medical mission of the CWMFI a resounding success, says ofcials

TACLOBAN CITY- With the resounding success of their three-day medical mission, the possibility of conducting it again is not remote. So says Father Abraham Palaa, executive director of the Corporal Works of Mercy Foundation Inc. (CWMFI), which spearheaded the activity that ended yesterday. During the three-day medical and dental mission, 3,000 poor people coming from different towns in Leytes first district, to include here in Tacloban, were able to benefit it, says Palaa. It was a successful three-day medical mission and this early, there are now talks to have it again probably by next year, Palaa said. He said that the American doctors who joined the mission were simply happy and proud that they joined the activity separately held at the auditorium of the Holy Infant College and at the Tacloban City Hospital. The executive director of the CWMFI added that despite of the inclement weather prevailing Tacloban for the last days, they were still able to meet their target on the number of individuto page 2

Sun and clouds mixed with a slight chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon. High 87F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.

We will set up more checkpoints in strategic places to strictly impose the gun ban during the election period, Chief Superintendent Elmer Soria, police regional director, said. The police regional director made this statement during Fridays command conference attended by members of the directorial staff, city and provincial police directors, chiefs of national support units and officials from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Soria added that this forms part of PRO8s efforts to reduce election-related violence
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NEWS

Saturday, 12 January 2013

DOH-8 deploys team to conduct probe on spread of chikungunya in Samar town

TACLOBAN CITY The Department of Health (DOH) here in the region has deployed the Regional Prevention and Control Program (RPCP) team to investigate the spread of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that has affected more than 200 individuals in Villareal, Samar. Roderick Boyd Cerro, DOH-8 regional sentinel nurse, said separate teams were also sent to Catarman, Northern Samar and San Juan, Southern Leyte to investigate new cases of the disease that were reported early this week. We are yet to receive official reports coming from Northern Samar and Southern Leyte provincial health offices on the reported spread of the disease in those provinces, Cerro said. About 235 in Barangay Banquil and 28 in Guintarcan Island, both in Villareal town, have been afflicted with chikungunya. The disease was reported by the municipal health office in November, but raised alarm over the quick spread of the disease in December late last year and early this month, Cerro said. Chikungunya, a dengue-like disease has also been reported in Northern Mindanao, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, National Capital Region, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Davao Region and Caraga Region. Cerro said chikungunya causes fever and skin rash similar to dengue and mostly affects adults. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chikungunya is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes that causes fever and sever joint pains. Its symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rashes. Signs and symptoms include an abrupt onset of fever frequently accompanies by joint pain. After the bite of an infected mosquito, illness usually occurs between four to eight days, but can range from two to 12 days. There is no cure for the disease and treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms. Although it is not as deadly as dengue, patients are advised to seek immediate medical help, Cerro said. Chikungunya had been in the Philippines in the 1990s but increase of cases were noted in the last two years. We advise the public to maintain cleanliness of surroundings. The proximity of mosquito breeding sites to human habitation is a significant risk factor for chikungunya, Cerro said. (REYAN
L. ARINTO)

Mangrove-cutting incident in Guiuan turns political

TACLOBAN CITYThe cutting of mangroves incident in Guiuan town, Eastern Samar has turn into a political issue as the two candidates seeking for the lone congressional district of the province both accused each other of exploiting it for political gains. Guiuan town mayor, Annaliza Kwan, accused of illegally cutting of mangroves in one of her villages, said that a politician is obviously behind on the filing of a complaint against her due to this alleged incident. The mangrove- cutting incident resulted for Kwan to be charged before the Office of Environmental Ombudsman. She allegedly gave her order for the project to go on despite of an absence of a permit from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). I firmly believe that there is a politician behind this issue. For obvious reasons, this is being done to besmirch my reputation. But my conscience is clear, Kwan, who is now on her third and last term as mayor, said. Kwan, who is seeking for the lone congressional district of Eastern Samar, however, did not name the politician who could be behind on this. Her lone rival on her attempt to join the House of Representatives is the incumbent Rep. Ben Evardone. But Evardone, who is seeking for a possible second term under the Liberal Party, strongly denies the allegation of Kwan saying he has nothing to do with the

issue. She should not put politics on it because it was a clear violation of environmental laws. It is national government program to plant mangroves and yet Annaliz is condoning, if not, spearheading the move to destroy mangroves Evardone said. I have no hand in it. It is the initiative of her constituents and barangay officials. I did not even know this local government unit project until the people complained against the destruction of the man- (JOEY A. GABIETA)

groves, he added. Kwan was charged before the Office of Environmental Ombudsman by village officials of Campoyong, where the alleged mangrove cutting took place July of last year. A l s o c h a rg e d w a s contractor Cosme Tiu Sonco, owner of the AIs Enterprises and Construction, which was supposed to handle the resettlement project. The mangroves were allegedly cut to give way for a housing resettlement project by the National Housing Authority. About 300 families coming from Campoyong and Barangay 6 were identified to benefit the project with an area of four hectares.

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als who could avail the mission. At the average, the doctors who joined the mission attended about 850 to 1,000 people. The medical and dental mission was largely initiated by the CWMFI whose president is lawyer Cesar Palaa and sister Vicki Rollins as the founding chairperson. The mission was also in coordination with the congression a l o ff i c e o f L e y t e Rep. Ferdinand FM Romualdez and the A B C s f o r G l o b a l Health Foundation.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)

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NEWS
TA C L O B A N C I T YAt least eight towns in the region were included to the new list of areas to be covered by the national governments anti-poverty program. The new towns that would be covered under the so-called set six of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are Tunga and Isabel, both in Leyte; Anahawan and Padre Burgos in Southern Leyte; and Lawaan, Guiuan, Mercedes and Sulat, all in Eastern Samar. The eight towns have

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TACLOBAN CITY A top official of this city government said that contrary to claims of others, there is no adjustment made on taxes but rather increase on the market value of lands. This was clarified by city administrator Tecson John Lim amid furor of increase on taxes pertaining to real properties. He also said that the increase on land valuation made under the administration of Mayor Alfred Romualdez was encouraged by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF). We were told by BLGF to raise the market value by 200% but we will only implement 25%.

No increase on real property tax, only increase on land market value- Lim
Assessed values of lands of some Leyte municipalities are even higher, Lim added. The BLGF has been reminding local officials to update their local revenue code every five years and revise the schedule of market values once in every three years. It has also encouraged local government units to intensify the collection of locally sourced revenue to reduce its dependence from IRA (internal revenue allotment). The move of the city government to adjust tax imposes to real properties raised negative reactions, particularly by some opposition members of the city council.

Eight towns in EV now part of 4Ps

combined beneficiaries of about 6,800 families. The 4Ps, which is also known as the conditional cash transfer(CCT) program, aim to reduce poverty incidence in the country by providing financial assistance to the poorest of the poor by following certain criteria. These criterias includes enrolling children into public schools, getting regular check-ups at the doctors office, receiving vaccinations. Secretary Corazon Soliman together with municipal mayors of the eight towns and governors headed by Southern Leyte Governor Damian Mercado signed a memorandum of agreement for the implementation of the set 6 of the program. Soliman said that since they implemented the program, poverty incidence has dropped to 30 percent or a decrease of 20 percent from the previous record. But even if were able to lower our poverty incidence, the government will not stop because we want to ensure to attain zero poverty incidence in our country, Soliman said. (ROEL AMAZONA)

But city treasurer Zosima Cordao said that with this move, the city government could generate a higher income for this year. In fact, she said, the adjustment could result to an additional income of about P120 million to the city coffers. The increase of the real properties taxes was mainly due to the enforcement of an ordinance passed by the city council in 2011. Those who will pay their real property taxes this month will avail a 20% discount. That means they would only pay 5% increase this month, Cordao added.
(SARWELL Q. MENIANO)

Court hears sides, issues no TRO for Garcia

MANILA (Updated) -- The Court of Appeals (CA) 12th division submitted Thursday for resolution Governor Gwen Garcias petition to stop her sixmonth suspension. No temporary restraining order (TRO) was issued. CA Associate Justice Vicente Veloso, who is assigned to pen the decision, advised Garcia not to make noise anymore and wait for the appellate court to resolve her petition without fanfare. He also said Garcia can recover her back wages if it is later found out that Malacaang gravely abused its authority when it suspended her last month for overstepping the powers of the Office of Vice Governor. Garcia has been suspended by the Office of the President for alleged abuse of authority since December 17 last year. Through her lawyers, she insisted on her right to speedy resolution of the cases, arguing that the Malacanang directive did not observe the required period of investigation and resolution of an administrative complaint. The complaint against Garcia was filed in November 2010 by the late Cebu vice governor Gregorio Sanchez Jr. Certiorari of irreparable injury as it can no longer fully enforce the six-month penalty. He also said that aside from going against the disciplinary power of the President, Garcia is still suspended should the CA 12th division accede to her request to issue a TRO. No more noise The petition has been submitted for resolution, and the Garcia camp is hoping that the Court will release a resolution in three to four days. However, if they lose in the CA, Frasco said they can still go to the Supreme Court. Normalcy

Govt to implement PPP school projects in EV

TACLOBAN CITY Construction of about 900 school buildings under the governments publicprivate partnership (PPP) framework will start this year in Eastern Visayas, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Rosabella Yu, senior supervising economic development specialist of NEDA-8, said that the infrastructure development committee of the Regional Development Council (RDC) will meet on Jan. 16 to discuss the launch of the PPP schoolhouse building that will benefit about 480,000 schoolchildren. Eastern Visayas is one of the recipients of the Phase II School Infrastructure Project (PSIP II). The project involves the design and construction of classrooms including school furniture and comfort rooms, Yu said. Yu added the project will help the Department of Education (DepEd) to stay right on track towards its goal of closing the classroom gap by end of 2013. About 645 schools in Eastern Visayas have been chosen to benefit from the project. Through PPP, it will allow the government to optimize its resources and except for regular members of the PNP and AFP on duty and in full uniform and members of government agencies who are actually performing law enforcement and/or security functions, Soria added. The Comelec resolution also exempts members of privately-owned o r o p e r a t e d s e c u r i t y, investigative, protective or intelligence agencies subject to some provisions, Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals and judges of regional, municipal/ metropolitan/circuit trial courts and security personnel of accredited foreign diplomatic corps and establishments under international law. capacities of the private sector, Yu said. The DepEd is now authorized to implement the PSIP II through national government financing under a turnkey or Build-Transfer (BT) contract, aside from the option of going through PPP financing under a Build-Lease-Transfer (BLT) contract. If we engage more private sector players in our programs, we expect infrastructure development to proceed at fast pace, thus allowing us to ensure inclusive growth in our economy, Yu added.
(REYAN L. ARINTO)

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in the midterm polls, the intensified crackdown against loose firearms and in compliance to Comelec Resolution 9561-A which states that bearing, carrying and transporting firearms and other deadly weapons outside the residence or place of business and in public places are prohibited unless authorized in writing by the Comelec. We a r e i n c l o s e coordination with the Comelec and our counterparts in the Armed Forces of the Philippines on this matter, he informed. With the gun ban, all permits to carry firearms outside residence issued by the PNP to civilian gun holders are suspended

Soria reminded police officers manning checkpoints to observe standard operating procedures including being in full uniform and in well-lit areas with proper signage at hand. The procedure also indicates that the policemen are limited to conducting visual checks of the vehicles they are inspecting. You are reminded to be polite as you approach the motorists, such gesture will earn their trust and respect, the regional director told his men. He also encouraged the public to be vigilant against abuses at the checkpoints and report erring policemen by reporting the matter to the nearest police station.

Veloso, chair of the three-man division, also said Garcia should have filed a petition for certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, where the CA can issue a TRO and at the same time, rights of parties will be protected. Garcia has invoked Rule 43 as she asked for a TRO on the ground of irreparable injury. Veloso also said during the oral argument that should Garcia be granted a TRO, the government may (INSP ROMUEL A NACAR) also suffer a greater amount

As I said, we will exhaust all legal remedies available to us under the law, Governor Garcia told reporters in Capitol, where she received updates on the hearing from her daughter. Garcia said she hopes to see the issue resolved today (Friday) so things at Capitol can return to normalcy and the image of Cebu that has been so badly tarnished can be once again refurbished. Her brother, Representative Pablo John Garcia (Cebu, 3rd) said LPs actions against the governor run counter to the partys thrust to follow the straight path or matuwid na daan. He said politics will not be won through a suspension or charges in court but through an election. Garcias camp insisted that the suspension order violated a provision of the Number of days Local Government Code giving the President 30 days In a PowerPoint pres- from the submission of the entation, Salvador said the findings in an administracomplaint for grave abuse of tive case to issue an order. authority filed by Sanchez allegedly took 474 days Politics to be resolved despite the 120-day limit provided unBut President Benigder the Local Government no Aquino III denied on Code and Administrative Wednesday that politics Order 23 of the Office of the was the reason behind the President. suspension, saying Garcia Interviewed by report- was afforded due process. ers after the hearing, Gwens In response, Salvador daughter, lawyer Cristina said: There is political Frasco, said Veloso did not color in this exercise. Timcategorically state the ap- ing is really suspect. peals court has no jurisdicGarcias allies in the tion over their petition. United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) had said the case He (Veloso) simply il- was politically motivated, lustrated other options that especially that the vote-rich are available to us, Frasco province is controlled by said. Noting Garcias repeated media interviews decrying her suspension, Veloso asked the governor not to make noise anymore. Why cant she (Garcia) allow this Court to resolve this case expeditiously and with no fanfare? he said during the hearing of the oral arguments of the Garcia camp and government lawyers at the CA on Thursday. During the hearing, Garcias lawyer Tranquil Salvador III said the Malacanangs suspension order ran counter to Section 16, Article III of the 1987 Constitution, which guarantees every person the right to speedy disposition of cases before all judicial, quasijudicial or administrative bodies.

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OPINION

Saturday, 12 January 2013

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I lead by example by conforming to the law...., an unlikely reaction to call for total gun ban

he call for total gun ban has nothing to do with how the President regards at his beliefs in owning guns. As President of the Republic, he has the right to own a gun. Such is given for practical reasons. The call stems from several shooting incidents that claimed the lives of innocent citizenry. Deaths that resulted from shootings done inadvertently or advertently by both the irresponsible and lawless elements are enough reasons for change and must spur calls for a stricter review and implementation of gun laws in the country. More importantly, it warrants a strict evaluation on who must be given license to own a gun or weaponry and who must be denied. This is a crucial factor that must be done since statistics of incidents would probably show that those involved in the fatal shootings were either bad elements or

people who regard guns simply as toys, otherwise they would not engage their gun on wild shootings just to meet the New Year. The reaction of the President, I lead by example by conforming to the law.... and both my church and the law recognize my right to self-defense is hardly a good reaction to the call as other people are not entirely like his disposition. He has to realize and accept the fact that those who got involved in such incidents were either irresponsible individuals who find a certain high when firing a gun or corrupt police officers and members of gangs. In most instances in the past, policemen were involved in shooting rampage and insist on shootouts even if the incidents were really rubto page 5

Renovating drainage during the rainy season

The wet season is here and every time the rains pour, families in lowlying areas are at risk and prone to hazards brought about by flooding. The fear and insecurity these families feel during such situation have escalated when the City experienced heavy rains in March of last year and there were loss of lives and destruction of properties. The opening of the new year has been met with LPAs and ITCZ, compounding the problem on too much precipitation. This lead the government to do double time in mitigating emergency-situations as constant rainfall loosens the soil and result to landslides. In other areas, it brings floods and destruction of properties and agricultural products. Emergency situations have been averted due to the wise and fast response of the City Disaster Risk Re-

Senses and Sensibilities

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duction Management Council led by the City Mayor as time and time again has preempted evacuations when the weather turns for the worse. Some may have termed the action over-acting but for the OCD and other entities involved in such operations, it has been lauded and recognized as practical and the best move during such situations. Lives are saved and that is what is important. Other areas have done the same including those who have criticized the city before. On a macro consideration,

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the Mayor from the start had been serious in pursuing flood control and the rehabilitation of the citys drainage system. It was one of the high-priority projects he wanted to undergo to alleviate peoples lives and safety. It is just sad that some of his nemesis in the legislative council could not appreciate and look at the same direction. Many times all they did was to block attempts of the city government to secure more funds to respond to a more comprehensive program. When censured, the opposition acknowledged that flooding is a perennial problem that needed immediate solution. to page 5

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rological tests aside from the usual IQ tests that would show in a way the maturity level of the individual. The National Police Commission which gives the eligibilities of the police has to show a brave stand and must show that it cannot be cracked by hooligans just as the Civil Service Eligibility Examinations are given and the other professionals needing licenses are given by the Professional Regulation Commission. As is, there are allegations that people who

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at the time of the filing of the petition and reconciliation is highly improbable; (2) the petitioner has been legally separated from his or her spouse for at least two years at the time of the filing of the petition and reconciliation is highly improbable; (3) when any of the grounds for legal separation under paragraph (a) of this article has caused the irreparable breakdown of the marriage; (4) when one or both spouses are psychologically incapacitated to comply with the essential marital obligations; and (5) when the spouses suffer from irreconcilable differences that have caused the irreparable breakdown of the marriage. The proposed law conversely provides grounds on which legal separation or divorce shall be denied such as: (1) When the aggrieved party has condoned the offense or act complained of; (2) Where the aggrieved party has consented to the commission of the offense or act complained of; (3) Where there is connivance between the parties in the commission of the offense or act constituting the ground for legal separation or divorce: (4) Where both parties have given ground for legal separation; (5) Where there is collusion between the parties to obtain the decree of legal separation or divorce; or (6) Where the action is barred by prescription. It should also be noted that even before divorce is introduced, the Philippine legal system has already put in place remedies for couples who could not help but disregard their vow of loving each other in sickness and in health, in richer or poorer, till death do us part. The implementation of RA 9262 (Violence against Women and their Children Act of 2004) adds up to remedies provided under the Family Code of the Philippines, such as Legal Separation, Declaration of Nullity of Marriage and Annulment of Marriage. The VAWC law likewise in protecting the wife from further bodily harm inflicted by the husband is granted the temporary protection order that could ripen into a permanent one. The husband is to stay away from the wife and their common children for a particular distance like 150 meters. This is in effect a separation of the couple from bed and board and love that should have been present at the outset of marriage and

But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate. (Mark 10: 6-9) Upon this Scriptural verse, a sizeable population of Roman Catholic faithful is strongly opposed to the legalization of divorce in the Philippines. Beyond it, though, there are other reasons that underpin this disapproval among which the effect of the dissolution of marriage the impact of which is much like that of a broken family. Others still attack it on the moral and psychological aspects, the burden of which falls on the shoulders largely of the common children of divorcing couples, besides the fact that it is an affront to the family values of deeply ingrained in Filipino culture. Calling the recent enactment of landmark legislations that are onesidedly labeled anti-life as propagation of the culture of death, the recent developments in the countrys socio-political landscape is creating a dent in the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and the national government led by Pres. Noynoy Aquino. Although this divorce bill is not viewed by Malacaang Palace as one that necessitates the stamp-mark of urgency, the Church and her people, individual or in collegial bodies, are in agile stance to make the public aware of the ills of divorce. The pro-divorce advocates leave no stone unturned, as well. Identifying themselves as pro-life Catholics, people who are pushing for divorce claimed this proposed law to be a panacea to the blight that strikes the nucleus of the basic unit of the society. They contended that there is no point of prolonging the agony between the couple if living

under one roof would only cause misery to either or both of them and eventually their offspring. This divorce, they added, is not anyway a freefor-all privilege. In the introduction of the bill, authors Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan and Emerenciana A. De Jesus of Gabriela Womens Party-List stated: The bill seeks to introduce divorce in Philippine law with a strong sense of confidence that it will be used responsibly by Filipino couples. This confidence stems from the experiences of Filipino families that show that separation is usually the last resort of many Filipino couples whose marriage has failed. Cases of battered women also support this. Battered women invariably seek separation only after many years of tring to make the marriage work. Separation only becomes imperative for them when they realize that it is necessary for their and their childrens survival. Divorce could actually provide protection to battered women and their children from further violence and abuse. With the predominance of the Catholic faith in the Philippines, the fear that divorce will erode personal values on marriage appears unfounded. The experience of Italy, where the Vatican is located, and Spain, two predominantly Catholic countries which practice divorce, supports this. Those countries have a low rate of divorce. Italy registers a 7% rate while Spain registers 15%. The figures reflect the strong influence of religious beliefs and culture on individuals in deciding to terminate marital relations. In House Bill No. 1799, which further amends Executive Order No. 209, otherwise known as The Family Code of the Philippines and introduced by GABRIELA Womens Party, divorce could only prosper on the following grounds: (1) The petitioner has been separated de facto from his or her spouse for at least five years

outs especially when they were involved in the illegal operations. This leaves the Philippine National Police as an organization in a bad light; and such must all the more be their motivation to clean-up their ranks and to make their selection process more rigid and strict. Police entrants must undergo more psychological and neu-

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are not supposed to be peace officers are admitted to the force when they are sons, nephews and inaanaks of superiors and other high-ranking officials. If it is not possible to curtail freedom and rights of people to own guns, these individuals together with others who are mandated to have guns must be subjected to more stringent tests just to determine their capability to manage ownership for something that is out of the ordinary.

Now, the drainage and flood control program will be implemented in time with the rainy season, a scenario most probably desired by people who do not have the gift of vision. These are people who cannot see beyond their noses. Had the project been implemented when the Executive branch took this up as early as 2010, we would have been free of the menace by now. Moving for the City of Tacloban to be a highly urbanized city was easy with the overwhelming help of the people who supported the move. But for the people to enjoy the city as a Highly Urbanized City (HUC), it needs the support and cooperation of everyone especially those who purport to lead. The public derive greater benefit when there is congruence between the executive and legislative agenda. Just like in rowing, the rowers must paddle uniformly towards similar direction.

The Sower
Saturday after Epiphany 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149; Jn 3:22-30

FINAL WITNESS OF THE BAPTIST

Jesus and his disciples went into the region of Judea, where he spent some time with them baptizing. John was also baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there, and people came to be baptized, for John had not yet been imprisoned. Now a dispute arose between the disciples of John and said to him, Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing and every one is coming to him. John answered and said, No one can receive anything except what has been given him from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I said [that] I am not the Messiah, but that I was sent before him. The one who has the bride is the bridegroom; the best man, who stands and listens for him, rejoices greatly at the bridegrooms voice. So this joy of mine has been made complete. He must increase; I must decrease.

THE REVEALER OF GOD

Mortal eyes can see only those things that are mortal. For instance, you cannot see your own spirit; therefore, how can you behold its Creator? When the spiritual eyes are opened, then surely you can see the one who is Spirit, and all spiritual realities as well. Who can open our spiritual eyes to see God? It is Jesus Christ. We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding to know him who is true (1 Jn 5:20). St John the Baptist confirmed that Jesus Christ was sent by God to reveal him as he is, when he said to his own disciples who complained about the baptism by Jesus, No one can receive anything except what is given him from heaven(Jn 3:27). It is Jesus who gives us not only the spiritual eyes to see God, but also a heart to experience Gods presence. Take a piece of charcoal: however much you may wash it, its blackness will not disappear; but let the fire enter into it and its dark colour vanishes. So also, when we receive the fire of the Spirit of Christ, all the blackness of evil is driven away from our heart and thus we are able to experience Gods presence. How fortunate are we who have been baptized by the fire of Christ to be able to recognize and experience the true living God! This gift of awareness of God is not t be hoarded and kept to ourselves. We are to share this gift with others. If people refuse to listen to us, we can still pray for them to the Father. (His Word is Life by Vima Dasan, S.J. published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City. Tel. #321-3195) Sowers Seeds: Saint Paul lays down a clear principle: Do you not know that your body is a member of Jesus Christ? And that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit? +Blessed James Alberione, Founder of the Pauline Family

supposed to bloom as the couple journeys through life, will soon die. Although be it gratifying to some, the Church could not allow divorce to destroy the bedrock of the society the family. In a text message, Rev. Fr. AmadeoAlvero stated, Nullity is to declare that there was no marriage at all from the very beginning. Had there been a marriage that happened, then it cannot be nullified, it cannot be dissolved because marriage is indissoluble. Divorce therefore is not allowed, not only by the Church, but by God Himself. Divorce is prohibited by Divine Law, stressing once more, What God has united, let no man separate. The Church, through the Matrimonial Tribunal, however, acknowledges some grounds for the dissolution to page 7

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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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM

NOTICES
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2002-1526 Application for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ service with Extension of Validity. MICHAEL JUMADIAO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: CATARMANCALBAYOG CITY-VIA OQUENDO & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JANUARY 15, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 10th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2011-0203 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC to operate a PUJ service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. SONNY SARMIENTO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: CATARMANALLEN & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JAN. 24, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 10th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0022 Application for Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name. (COLORUM LEGALIZATION) NOLITO BRANZUELA Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-BRGY. TAGUITE & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 11th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-1110 Application for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS service with Prayer to Adopt Trade/ Business Name RICK GALLANO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A UV EXPRESS SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: CATARMAN-LAS NAVAS & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JANUARY 24, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 11th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Benito Tabay, Sr. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. 04, Poblacion, Can-avid, E. Samar covered by ARP No. 05-05004-00194, containing an area of 120 square meters, more or less and heirs hereby waive and quitclaim all their rights and interest in favor of co-heir ELLIE T. TOMAS; per Doc. No. 124, Page No. 24, Book No. CIX, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Celestino A. Cabato LSDE: Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Pulqueria B. Tupaz extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a portion of parcel of land, Lot No. 9697, situated at Brgy. Cambula, Dulag, Leyte, with an area of 77.01 square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-13-003-00065. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Lino L. Restificar and Teresita C. Restificar as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 144, Page No. 29, Book No. XXVIII, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Ryan M. Oledan. LSDE: Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2002-1951 Application for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Conveneince to operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. SOFRONIO CORMERO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-PHHC-DIIT & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JAN. 14, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2002-1890 Application for Change Party Applicant with Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a PUJ service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. CATALINO BUTLIG Rep. By: LELIBETH BALTAR-Old Party Applicant JOHNNY BROSAS-New Party Applicant Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-BLISS VIA CALANIPAWAN & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON JANUARY 15, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 9th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 10th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0017 Ref. No. VIII-2002-1696 Application for Sale & Transfer of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. MYRA DOMINGUEL-VENDOR GERONCIO NEBRIDA-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY MYRA DOMINGUEL IN FAVOR OF GERONCIO NEBRIDA OF A CPC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: CATARMANRAWIS-CATUBIG & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A PUJ SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 10th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

In LTFRB Case No. VIII-292-0686, Applicant should be read: RETT CAESAR PICZON in our Dec. 21, 2012 issue. We regret the error. ED EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER/DONATION
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Pastora Dolina Castillote extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 6687, situated in Brgy. Arado, Palo, Leyte under Tax Dec. No. 08-30-0008, containing an area of 900 square meters, more or less, and heir Maria Fabi-Nogar hereby voluntarily transfers, conveys and waives her shares the property described above by way of Absolute Donation unto said co-heirs Eva V. Molvizar and Trofimo E. Villas; per Doc. No. 41, Page No. 3, Book No. I, Series of 2013 of Atty. Ronelito O. Ticoy. LSDE: Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2013 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0013 Ref. No. VIII-2008-0415 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a UVE service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name GILBERT D. LEPALAN-VENDOR ANTONIO F. AVILA-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY GILBERT D. LEPALAN IN FAVOR OF ANTONIO F. AVILA OF A CPC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-NAVAL & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A UVE SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 10th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0012 Application for Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB service. (COLORUM LEGALIZATION) EMILY QUINTE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: NAVAL-ALMERIAKAWAYAN & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 10th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

ERRATUM

Clerk of Board NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Romana HomerezFortuna extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Cad. Lot No. 4201, with all the improvements thereon, situated at Brgy. 99, Di-it, Tacloban City covered by Tax Dec. No. 008-0192, assessed value of P17,010.00, containing an area of 1,546 square meters, more or less, per Doc. No. 081, Page No. 081, Book No. XXXXIV, Series of 2000 of Notary Public Atty. Bonifacio B. Matol. LSDE: Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2013

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Martin dela Pea extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, Lot No. 3446, Case 6, Cad-220, tac. Cadastre, located in Brgy. San Jose, Tacloban City, covered by O.C.T. No. P-365, containing an area of 5,736 square meters, more or less; subdivided into 1/5 share each heir; per Doc. no. 22001, Page No. 3296, Book No. XL, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Noele Masecampo. LSDE: Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Cesario Marilla extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of unirrigated riceland in Brgy. Guindag-an, Tanauan, Leyte, as Cad. Lot No. 5542, with an area of 9,721.68 sq.m., more or less, covered by Tax Dec. No. ARP No. 18029-00302. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Cecilia Royeras-Reeve as vendee for the abovedescribed property; per Doc. No. 71, Page No. 16, Book No. V, Series of 2007 of Notary Public Atty. Benjamin M. Granada. LSDE: Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Eastern Samar Municipality of Jipapad

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that EMERITO II MADEJA LOMUNTAD of Brgy. 02 Poblacion, Jipapad Eastern Samar has file with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME in his Birth Certificate bearing registry no. 79-002 to change from EMERITO JR to EMERITO II. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his writeen opposition with this Office not later than JAN. 23, 2013. (Sgd.) NOLI P. BALASE Municipal Civil Registrar Jipapad, Eastern Samar

LSDE: Dec. 5 & 12, 2013

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DPWH to repair damage bridges in the region

TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) here in the region reported that bridges destroyed by past typhoons are to be rehabilitated. Also to undergo some repair works are those bridges that are now in bad condition due to old age, Edgar Tabacan, DPWH assistant regional director, said. Under calendar year 2013 infrastructure program, the DPWH will ensure that the bridges in the region will be cared of, in which 34 identified bridges will undergo a repair, rehabilitation and strengthening program, Tabacon said. These 34 bridges are from Biliran, Bagumbong Bridge; Leytes 1st district, San Juanico Bridge; 2nd district Bosay Bridge, Balagnon Bridge and Libag Bridge; 3rd district, Bawod Bridge, Katmon Bridge, Hacienda Maria Bridge, Manlawaan Bridge, Taping Bridge, Tapunok Bridge and Ul-og Bridge; 5th district are Tagpuan Bridge, Ugkaan Bridge and Ilosig Bridge. In Southern Leyte, DPWH is set to rehabilitate and strength, Agas- agas Bridge, Bugasong Bridge, Kawayan Bridge, Divisoria Bridge and the replacement of the temporary to permanent bridges in Salvacion bridges 1 and 2. Also to be rehabilitated are the following bridges in Northern Samar:Kalab-og Bridge, Lam-og Bridge, Indikita Bridge, Marayanduyon Bridge, Palanit Bridge and San Miguel Bridge; Samar 1st district are Bugtong Bridge, Malaga Bridge, Manok - manok Bridge, Pinya Bridge and Rosales Bridge; 2nd Catbalogan divisoria Bridge, Rawis and Bagacay Bridge. Tabacon further disclosed that this program has already been bid out and ready for implementation this year. However, he admitted that they are still to wait for the statement of allocation release order (SARO). We are ready for the implementation for this program in which this will be immediately implemented upon the receipt of the SARO, he disclosed. I m m e d i a t e l y, award and notice to proceed will be issued to the winning bidders or contractors for this program, he added. Meanwhile, Palanit Bridge in Northern, Samar has the biggest allocation at P 50 mill i o n , Ta b a c o n s a i d .
(ROBERT FRANCISCO)

DBM conducts FY 2014 budget forum

As the government begins to implement the FY 2013 budget, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) likewise starts preparing anew the FY 2014 budget. As a kickoff activity of the whole budget preparation process, DBM RO8 will conduct a Regional Budget Forum on January 15, 2012 at DBM RO8 Conference Room, Marasbaras, Tacloban City. DBM Regional Director Imelda C. Laceras stressed the need to attend to the forum of the invited participants for 2014 budget shall be prepared with many breakthroughs in budgeting. As a glimpse to how 2014 budget shall be prepared, Dir. Laceras enunciated that the 2014 budget process shall be undertaken within the context of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) or the budget itself as a budgetary release document. This attempt would make the national budget more transparent and accountable as it would try to eliminate lumpsum funds in agency budget and categorically specify where the funds are intended for. Aside from the discussion of the budget framework, general procedures and specific guidelines for the FY 2014 budget preparation, the forum shall likewise tackle the guidelines on the release of funds for FY 2013. The forum shall be done in two batches, i.e., in the morning of January 15, which shall be attended by heads and Financial M a n a g e me n t O ff ic e r (FMO)/Budget Officers and Accountants of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), TESDA RO and schools, CHED and DPWH RO and its engineering districts; and in the afternoon of the same d a y, w h i c h s h a l l b e attended likewise by the same representatives of Department of Education RO and Schools Division O ff i c e s , D e p a r t m e n t of Health RO and supervised direct release hospitals, and regional line agencies where budgets are directly handled by the different Bureaus in DBM Central Office like DENR, DA, DSWD, DOLE, DTI, DILG, DOTC and DAR. To sustain citizens participation in the budget process, civil society organizations (CSOs) are urged as well to attend the forum. Should there be any requests for clarifications and suggestions as to the conduct of the forum and other CSOs concerns, the DBM RO VIII CSO-Desk headed by CBMS Josefina P. Escoto can be reached at 523-1162/7456/1523 and 325-7848.

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and for the declaration of the nullity of marriage. Among these grounds for nullity are psychological incapacities and canonical impediments; while for the dissolution of marriage the Petrine Privilege and Pauline Privilege that will allow a married person to remarry and, of course, death. In a previous statement, Fr. Melvin Castro, executive secretary of the CBCPEpiscopal Commission on Family and Life underscored these points, We should protect the sanctity of marriage, as marriage is a lifelong commitment. Any marital problem cannot be solved by divorce. What will solve it is finding the root cause of the problem.

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DPWH-8 save over P230 million last year- Asis

TACLOBAN CITY At least P237.76 million savings was generated by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from 2012 projects, the agency yesterday reported. The reports said that 6.29% of the P3.77 billion approved budget contract for the year was saved and will be used for other projects. Regional Director Rolando Asis said that they were able to surpass the P136 million savings recorded a year ago. Mechanisms for competitive and transparent bidding process have been observed. The department has allowed representatives from civil society organizations to observe bidding procedures, he said. Savings refer to the amount realized from projects funded under the DPWH annual infrastructure program as a result of value engineering and competitive bidding processes. Our savings was primarily used for extension and widening of roads, provision of drainage facilities, slope protection works, and installation of directional signs and road safety devices, he added. Of the 327 projects, 311 have been completed as of end of December 2012 despite weather disturbances.
constitutional rights since the Palace order was not anchored on substantive evidence. He also said the suspension violated the Local Government Code and Administrative Order 43, which provides that an administrative case be resolved within 30 days. Sanchez filed the grave abuse of authority complaint against Garcia in November 2010 and the probe was terminated on August 31, 2011. The case, the lawyer pointed out, was resolved on December 11, 2012, or about 474 days since the complaint was filed. Speculative Salvador said Garcia did not abuse her authority when she hired several Capitol consultants, saying that the Civil Service Commission allows her to appoint new government employees. The suspension order is speculative procedurally flawed, he said, adding that

Completion rate could have been higher if the budget was disbursed before the rainy season. The region has a total national road length of 2,453.52 kilometers with 1,422.72 kms classified as primary arterial and 1,031.15 as secondary roads. As of third quarter of 2012, at least 1,625.93 kms of the national highway is concrete and 542,562 kms with asphalt overlay. The official claimed that the region is on track of paving all primary national roads by 2014 and concreting of all secondary highways by 2016. (SARWELL
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a governor who is not allied with the ruling Liberal Party. Security was tightened as the CAs 12th Division, chaired by Justice Veloso, heard the oral arguments. The two other division members are Associate Justices Aurora Jane Lantion and Eduardo Peralta. Photographers and cameras were not allowed inside the session hall. Reporters and lawyers from both camps were also asked to leave all electronic gadgets outside the hall.
Legal points In his presentation, Salvador outlined legal points in a bid to convince justices to issue the TRO. He said Garcia, being an elective public official, has rights to be protected. Salvador said the suspension violated Garcias

Garcia was authorized by law to slash the allocation for the vice governors office. Citing a resolution passed by the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) in 2010, Salvador said Acting Governor Magpale, who was PB member that time, even signed the document that reduced the budget in the vice governors office. He dismissed the government lawyers argument that the service of suspension was constructive since there was an attempt to serve the order on Garcia personally. Salvador also decried the harshness of the suspension, considering that Garcia will only have two remaining weeks, if the TRO is not issued. Not original copy Salvador said the service of suspension was invalid since local interior officials served a photocopy, and not original or certified true copy, of the suspension order on Garcias staffers. On the other hand, the

Palace decision suspending Garcia for six months was furnished to the Cebu Provincial Legals Office, he said. Salvador also said no amount of salaries would compensate for the besmirched reputation and the loss of time that the governor could have used to serve her constituents, in the event the CA would not stop the suspension order. Moot But government lawyers asked the appellate court to deny Garcias plea for issuance of a TRO for being moot and academic. They said DILG-Central Visayas Chief Ananias Villacorta tried to serve a copy of the suspension order on Garcia, but decided to post it in the hallway of the governors office since she (Garcia) was nowhere to be found. Garcias staffers refused to

receive the suspension order so the DILG Central Visayas decided to post the order in the hallway, the state lawyers said. Citing Supreme Court jurisprudence, government lawyers said the proof of service was completed when the first attempt to serve the suspension was initiated in Garcias office. They said Garcia was not entitled to a TRO since she failed to establish that her suspension would cause her clear and unmistakable damage. The Office of the President, they said, substantially established that Garcia violated the Revised Penal Code for hiring consultants without the concurrence from the PB and slashing the budget of the vice governors office. (Sunnex)

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