LSDE May 11, Saturday 2013

DAILY EXPRESS
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Bem Noel expresses gratitude to the Taclobanon

By AHLETTE C. REYES, Correspondent
POSITIVE OF WINNING THE MAYORALTY RACE
TACLOBAN CITY- Just a day before the Monday balloting, Florencio Bem Noel, who is running for mayor of this city, expressed his profuse thanks as he salute his
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Sambo: A man of destiny

TACLOBAN CITY- From being a leader of a barangay to becoming the vice mayor of this city can be a dizzying dream for others. But not to Jerry Sambo Yaoto page 10
Mayoralty bet Rep. Bem Noel and Vice Mayor Arvin Antoni together with the rest of the BN 12-0 Coalition were formally endorsed by House Speaker Sonny Belmonte before the tumultuous crowd of 4,000 strong men and women composed of barangay leaders and community leaders last Friday at the Leyte Park Convention Center. Also present to extend support to Noels mayoralty race were House Majority Leader Rep Neptali Gonzales II and DOTC Sec. Jun Abaya, as Liberal Party president. President Aquinos video message narrating his endorsement speech for Noel, still patterned through the Daang Matuwid principle received admiration and applause from the crowd especially the statements delivered in Waray language.
YAOKASIN
Rep. Neil Benedict Montejo (right photo) congratulates the graduates, their parents and guardians, and the instructors of this years An Waray Summer Skills Workshops held at the An Waray Youth Center where over 300 children and youth have availed of the free training from the groups talented youth leaders. These workshops are among the regular programs of the Tacloban-based party-list group to keep the youth away from vices during summer vacation. (caption & photo by EILEEN NAZARENO-BALLESTEROS)
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NEWS
Saturday, 11 May 2013
Politics eyed as possible angle: one person killed, two others wounded in E.Samar town shooting incident
TA C L O B A N CITYOne person was killed while two others were wounded when two groups supporting different candidates clashed in a remote village in San Policarpo town in Eastern Samar yesterday morning, police said. Killed was Solano Tagalog, a resident of Gamay, Northern Samar. Wounded were Raffy Tejas, the companion of Tagalog, and a bystander Rafael Tabuena, both residents of Barangay Japunan in San Policarpo town. Police Senior Insp. Edgardo Pomarca, chief of San Policarpo police, said the victims were on the roadside when four motorcycle-riding unidentified armed men sprayed bullets on them. Solano sustained two gunshot wounds on his chest which caused his death. Tejas was hit on his stomach and both legs while Tabuena was hit on his left leg, Pomarca said. The wounded victims were immediately brought to the Oras District Hospital for treatment in Oras town, also in Eastern Samar. The suspects immediately fled towards the direction of Arteche town, Pomarca said. Responding policemen, however, recovered two motorcycles believed to have been used by the suspects. Based on our investigation, the motive was
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personal grudge but we do not discount the possibility that it was election related, Pomarca added. The victims were reportedly supporters of gubernatorial candidate Javier Zacate. Police augmentation forces from nearby Oras and Dolores towns have been deployed to San Policarpo town to deter possible skirmishes between supporters of opposing candidates. (REY-
Despite money ban, vote-buying appears to stay comes Monday polls

TACLOBAN CITYNotwithstanding of the money ban imposed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), vote-buying appears to rule comes Election Day. Here in Tacloban, no less than a barangay chairperson, Domingo Abiertas, confirmed a vote-buying incident in his village. According to Abiertas, who is the barangay chairman of Barangay 96 in Calanipawan, this city, coordinators of several candidates seeking for city council seats went to their village since Monday. In fact, they even went to our barangay hall to inform us that they have something for our voters, Abiertas said in a radio interview aired over local radio station DyVL. He said that the amount ranged from as low as P20 and as high as P60.The money given by these coordinators goes with sample ballots with the names of their candidates. The coordinators personally distribute the money right at the house of their target voters to ensure that they are the ones who will receive it. A voter from Barangay Binalayan, Maripipi town of Biliran province, said that the new candidates seeking for town council seats gives P100 while those seeking reelectionist are giving P60. Right now, I received P260 already, the voter, who requested not to be named as his uncle is also seeking for a council seat, said in an interview adding that vote-buying has been ongoing since last week. A registered voter in Basey, Samar also said that vote-buying remains rampant saying that a political family in the province appears to be buying votes as much as P3,000 per voter. The distribution is expected to be done a day before the conduct of the elections, he said. A radio reporter based in Eastern Samar, said that the amount being distributed by the candidates ranged from P20 up to P50 for those seeking council seats. But if a voter would vote straight a slate, meaning from mayor, vice mayor and councilors, one can become rich for a day of P1, 500, the source said. During his visit to Tacloban last May 8, senatoriable candidate Edgardo
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Sonny Angara said that the money ban imposed by the Comelec may just be a good step in preventing vote-buying. That is a good and practical idea. But then again, marami na sigurong mga kandidato na may nakatagong pera sa bahay, Angara said. Lawyer Veronico Petalcorin, acting regional director of the Comelec, said that vote-buying is punishable under our elections law. Those who would be found guilty of vote-buying can be meted with six years imprisonment and perpetual disqualification. But Petalcorin admitted that it would be difficult to charge the candidate and the person who received the money. Nobody will come out to admit it, Petalcorin said citing reason why nobody has been convicted of vote-buying. (JOEY
TANAUAN, Leyte Mayoralty bet Pelagio Pel Tecson Jr. of this town, is ahead against his opponent, Mayor Agapito Pagayanan Jr., as showed on the different poll surveys conducted. Tecson, a neophyte mayoralty candidate in an interview with Leyte Samar Daily Express, said he feels confident of winning the mayoral race on Mondays elections for many Tanauanon showed their full support to his hope and change campaign. Personally, I am so excited for Mondays event. I feel so excited because we observed that most residents of the 54 barangays here welcomed us warmly during our sorties. This is a very important and a sacred day for every Tanauanon for them to choose leaders who are willing to bring change for the town and help them uplift their life status, he said. The different sectors that includes divers, farmers, fishermen, businessmen and wom-
Tecson poise to win as Tanauan mayor based on poll surveys
ens organizations as well as the religious groups assured their support to our candidacy, Tecson added. The mayoralty bet said that the very strong support he gets from the town folks is due to their strong clamor for change. Tecson said his administration would focus on answering the different problems aired by the residents during their sorties by way of providing support to fisher folks in San Roque, Cabuynan, Bislig and Sta. Cruz;lowering the price value of the market goods sold in the market;change the tax policies for more investors to come in; deliver effectively the basic services (regular garbage collection and proper waste disposal);
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NEWS
DZR Airport to be manage by a private group, says Sec. Abaya

TA C L O B A N C I T Y O p e r a t i o n s and maintenance of the Tacloban Airport, popularly known as Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airport, will soon be handled by the private sector, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said. As soon as the redevelopment project of the Tacloban Airport is finished, the private sector shall be engaged to operate and maintain the airport. We want the private sectors expertise to do this, Abaya said during his visit last Wednesday. We feel that happening within this year or early next year, Abaya added. Last month, a notice to proceed has been issued to the contractor in connection with the implementation of the P251.6 million-worth of Tacloban Airport development project, Abaya said. The project involves the construction of new apron and taxiway, completion of the northeast shore protection with shoulder grade correction, construction of drainage system with box culvert, and the construction of temporary transition. Local contractor FIAT Construction Services and B.M. Marketing (JV) bagged the project with an approved budget of P176.11 million. Implementation is calendared for 360 days. Tacloban DZR Airport is the countrys eighth busiest airports and services flights to and from Manila, Cebu and Iloilo. In the coming months, it will also service Davao flights. In 2011, the airport reached a milestone as it hit the one-million mark for the first time. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), in the first six months of 2012 alone, it registered a total of 608,769 passengers. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) is set to implement the P2.12-billion Tacloban Airport development project from 2013 to 2016 to address capacity issues arising from increasing passenger growth. It is also geared to comply with international standards for operational safety and efficiency through expansion and improvement of existing landslide and airside facilities, including the construction of a new passenger terminal building. Developing the Tacloban Airport is not difficult. Unlike putting up a new airport, it merely involves the extension of the area to be occupied and putting in the right facilities, Abaya said. He added while it is a domestic one, its conversion to accommodate foreign flights will not be difficult since there are many airline companies that are interested to invest in the country. (REYAN L. ARIN-
Sen. Villar says livelihood programs would be continued by wife Cynthia once elected at the Senate
TACLOBAN CITY- In order to elevate the way of living of every poor Filipino family, Senator Manuel Manny Villar together with his wife Cynthia, will continue to implement various livelihood programs such as the water lily-based livelihood projects. Sen. Villar said that the implementation of livelihood projects will help a lot in elevating the living condition of the poor families in our country especially those who are unemployed to support their childrens TO) needs. As parents, we must Bem.. give full attention in from page 1 nurturing the education supporters for giving of our children because it him and the entire is the best way to improve the life of each Filipino BN slate their un- family especially those equivocal support. who are in the poverty As the campaign pe- line, Sen. Villar said in riod is to end Saturday, been the BN 12-0 slate is wind- always ing up their sorties from well-attended. from a house-to-house visits to Aside nightly public meetings that, he added, and rallies to hit home the thousands came their call for Bag-o nga who Tacloban(New Taclo- to the slates grand rally ban). I thank and salute all at the Leyte the people and Tacloba- Sports Develnon who have been with opment Center me and the BN 12-0 team was so overthroughout this journey. whelming. I am alWe are all for a Bag-o nga most speechTacloban, Noel said. Nalilipay less. Akon gud kami nga du- la masisiring rante han amon salamat han iyo paglibot-libot padayon nga hini nga kam- suporta, Noel panya, amon disclosed while n a k a k a h a m - saying that he pang ha mga is optimistic burubarangay that the enthusiastic and an iba-iba nga big crowd that attended mga tawo ngan their rallies would write amon mismo his name on their ballots nahisasabutan on Mondays balloting. Noel said that his detikang ha ira kun ano an ira sire to become the mayor g i n - u u n g a r a of Tacloban is borne with para han mas good intention which is maupay nga not only to serve its peoTacloban, Noel ple well but also ensure that the city would fulfil added. He likewise its full potentials as one said that their of the fast-rising cities of nightly politi- the country. This way, the Taclobacal caucus in different ba- non, especially the poor underprivileged, rangays of the and city since the would truly enjoy the destart of the velopment experience by campaign has the city.
an interview with Leyte Samar Daily Express. If those poor Filipino families can have their own business, their children can focus more on their studies, Villar added. In Eastern Visayas, Villar said that there are many local government unit and non-government organizations which are interested to
replicate their livelihood programs in order to i m p r o v e the living condition of their poor constituents. As they see the needs of those poor Filipino families and the impact of the Villar Foundation livelihood programs in our country, Sen. Villar together with his wife Cynthia, who is now running for senator under the Liberal Party, will continue to implement various livelihood programs as part of their goal to help the poor Filipino families rise above from poverty. (RYAN GABRIEL L.
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Noel said that he is in high spirit that he would eventually emerge as the winner in the mayoralty race considering the support that he received from various sectors and high-profile personalities that endorsed his bid to become the next mayor of Tacloban. President Benigno Noynoy Aquino and his younger sister, popular Kris Aquino, are endorsing Noels bid. The President endorsed Noels candidacy through a video message during a big rally held at the Leyte Park Hotel Re-
sort while Kris personally came to Tacloban to ensure that he would become the next mayor of Tacloban. The BN 12-0 slate got another big boost on Wednesday, as the fourth highest official of the country personally endorsed their candidacy through House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, who came together with House Majority leader Neptali Gonzales and Liberal Party president, Transportation and Communications Secretary Emilio Abaya.
OPINION
EDITORIAL
t is the last two minutes for the nation that is embroiled in the race of personalities. The 2013 midterm elections is just two days away and almost everyone is sleepless in their watch for the most awaited elections before the presidential elections in 2016. Who will come out winners will definitely influence the outcome of the 2016 elections. No less than the President has become sleep- President becomes a big disadvantage, even less endorsing his Team Pinoy. His travels to a curse. cities and provinces have made his candidates The people themselves are the judges happy but if truth be told, there is disadvan- and they will decide on whom to vote, cantage in being endorsed by PNOY. didates who have the personalities to conThe Presidents platform from the start is tinue that vision of Aquino for a graft-free MATUWID NA DAAN, paving the way for Philippines; so that when endorsed by the a straight path, an anti-graft and corruption President, people get too strict in their ascampaign in government. His ratings have sessment and evaluation. improved when the people saw how serious For the candidates whose hands were he is in purging government agencies from raised by PNOY, they better get other enthe curse of corruption that has plagued the dorsements. There is a felt anger from the economy at the start of his watch. But his cam- people who are questioning why a President paign has increased common confidence that who is supposed to be neutral, is dividing investors have continued to come to the coun- the nation in his endorsements, some of try to invest or expand business. However, for whom are candidates who do not deserve to candidates who have been crooked and noted be placed in elective posts to continue what for some shenanigans, the endorsement of the the president has started.
LAST TWO MINUTES
At all cost
Protect my family, is a cry of anguish of a father, or a husband whose family is under threat or in danger. But this whimper came from a man whose group has caused disruption of tranquility in a community of peace-loving people. It is only in this election that harassment and show of force or violence has been experienced in this otherwise tranquil city, observed a 63year old father whose son is in the thick of the 2013 midyear elections. He further intimated that the scenario that is displayed lately manifests the kind of personalities involved in this political exercise. We have had elections and referendum in the past, but the candidates involved did not do anything outrasorties and rallies, people have complained that they did not show concrete platform of government, instead, he and his slate kept on maligning and condemning the mayor, resulting to people saying that he is doing the mudslinging tactic because he has nothing to show as tangible performance in Tacloban. This bullying is something that the good mayor has learned to take in stride, saying that, I have nothing to say, I have done my work, people are aware that I just do my work for them, that is what people want me to do, to serve them. Let him do the talking, it is up to him. Taclobans progress will speak for it-
geous, the father of 9 professionals said. The cry for help is attributed to Congressman Florencio Bem Noel who had his interview and had that cry plastered in the papers. For someone who has used his power to intimidate people, he does not have the right to raise that sign of distress; otherwise he would be like the
boy who cried wolf. He has been observed to be very serious in his election bid not knowing that he has ran over many people especially when he uses influence and power to intimidate. His supporters in the media networks have also twisted issues and sown intrigues if only to get attention. In all their political
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NEWS
tion can become true communication, links ripen into friendships, and connections facilitate communion. If the networks are called to realize this great potential, the people involved in them must make an effort to be authentic since, in these spaces, it is not only ideas and information that are shared, but ultimately our very selves. He added, The development of social networks calls for commitment: people are engaged in building relationships and making friends, in looking for answers to their questions and being entertained, but also in finding intellectual stimulation and sharing knowledge and know-how. The networks are increasingly becoming part of the very fabric of society, inasmuch as they bring people together on the basis of these fundamental needs. Social networks are thus nourished by aspirations rooted in the human heart. Notwithstanding the constructive side of the social network, there seems to be propagation of values that are generally incomprehensible. The Pope emeritus noted, The culture of social networks and the changes in the means and styles of communication pose demanding challenges to those who want to speak about truth and values. Often, as is also the case with other means of social communication, the significance and effectiveness of the various forms of expression appear to be determined more by their popularity than by their intrinsic importance and value. He explained, Popularity, for its part, is often linked to celebrity or to strategies of persuasion rather than to the logic of argumentation. At times the gentle voice of reason can be overwhelmed by the din of excessive information and it fails to attract attention which is given instead to those who express themselves in a more persuasive manner. While there are social networks which are loaded with information that are outrageous, deceitful and divisive, there are countless others that could do contrariwise. So the Pope emeritus posed this challenge to patrons of social networks to use it instead as forum for new evangelization. In the digital world there are social networks which offer our contemporaries opportunities for prayer, meditation and

sharing the word of God. But these networks can also open the door to other dimensions of faith. Many people are actually discovering, precisely thanks to a contact initially made online, the importance of direct encounters, experiences of community and even pilgrimage, elements which are always important in the journey of faith, the Pope conveyed. As he stated, Social networks, as well as being a means of evangelization, can also be a factor in human development. He added, In the digital environment, too, where it is easy for heated and divisive voices to be raised and where sensationalism can at times prevail, we are called to attentive discernment. Let us recall in this regard that Elijah recognized the voice of God not in the great and strong wind, not in the earthquake or the fire, but
Attentive discernment
suffer the pain of shame and disdain because of the irresponsible use of the social network. Much sadly, while the Roman Catholic Church considers the social network as a persuasive tool for evangelization, there are individuals and groups that make this forum discreditable. May 12, Ascension Sunday, is the 47th World Communications Day. This years theme Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization, talks about the same drift, but of course with a deeper meaning. A more profound elucidation was given by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in his WCD message, which he wrote on January 24 this year, the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron of writers and journalists. In his message he affirmed the capability of the cyberspace in revealing ones true self. He wrote, The exchange of informa-
From inspirational messages to gossips to news, blogs and online trades, social networking sites are potent avenues in effectively sending these forms of information across and getting things done. Although originally of very noble intention, social communication in the cyberspace has eventually become a virtual den for filth and vices. As the old saying goes, it is garbage in, garbage out. Notwithstanding this general impression, social networks remain best alternative in disseminating information
that are developmental and motivating in the positive way and even means of evangelization. With the cyberspaces vast potential in terms of delivering message from one end to the other side of the Earth, or in a smaller spectrum across the Philippine archipelago to be precise, most of the citizenry from the youngster to the septuagenarian, be they rich or poor, acclaimed or unsung, utilize the social network for any given purpose. Many people made it to world fame because of it, as many as there are who
in a still, small voice. (1 Kg 19:11-12). Tomorrow being Ascension Sunday and simultaneously World Communications Day is an opportunity especially for those in the mass media, which include the virtual information highway or the so-called internet, to ponder on their role as proclaimers of truth and faith. The Archdiocese of Palo Social Communications Director, Rev. Fr. Saca Alvero, reminds the media practitioners of the charge reposed on them along this exhortation. In a text message, he stated, Before Christ has ascended into heaven, he has a command for all of us to preach the Good News to all nations. Thus, the Media Practitioners, who have the great power to proclaim the Good News, have the great responsibility to fulfil such command.
May 11, 2013 - Saturday, 6th Week of Easter Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47; Jn 16:23b-28
Constitutional slip-up
THE COMING DAY

Jesus said to his disciples, I give you my assurance, whatever you ask the Father, he will give you in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you shall receive, that your joy may be full, I have spoken these things to you in veiled language. A time will come when I shall no longer do so, but shall I tell you about the Father in plain speech. On that day you will ask in my name and I do not say that I will petition the Father for you. The Father already loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. (I did indeed come from the Father;) I came into the world. Now I am leaving the world to go to the Father.
Upping the Ante

frANZ RAYMOND P. ASPA Of the many issues that dog our country today, one seems to outshine the rest. The matter is apt, as in fact some of our senatorial aspirants have ganged up on it like a pack of wolves devouring a helpless deer. Each has given a piece of his mind on the subject, all equally decisive and obviously against it. I am obviously referring to the issue of political dynasties. There is Teddy Casio who, lacking as it does in definition, coined the term to exclude the wife, children, parents and siblings or second degree relatives from running for the post vacated by an outgoing elective official. Short of bragging, Casio grieved how his several attempts to have the anti-dynasty law finally passed by Congress have been easily thwarted for reasons bordering on the obvious. The younger Angara (referring to Aurora representative Juan Edgardo Angara), obviously struck by Casios view as he himself may well be a part of his familys own political dynasty, was quick to retort, stating for starters how his definition doesnt apply to him as his father, outgoing senator Edgardo Angara, is bound to retire soon and continuing more substantially that everyone must be given equal opportunity to serve and that voters should not elect him because of his family name but because of his track record. The unpopular Samson Alcantara of the Social Justice Society says that there is no need to further define what the Constitution has already defined to be prohibited regardless of whether good or bad. Rizalito David of the Ang Kapatiran Party and Ricardo Penson, an independent, were both acquiescent to Alcantaras take on the term, saying further that the constitutional proscription has not been implemented because the elector-
ate had kept on voting the wrong officials into office. And then there is the persistent Villanueva who expressed that, so long as one is competent and of good moral standing, he or she should not be discriminated against in serving the country through the government only because of his or her family name. They have given theirs. Allow me to give my two cents worth on the issue. My position is simple. The matter of political dynasties, like the party-list system, is just one of the many glitches from which our 1987 Constitution suffers. It is one among many indicia that our constitution is not ironclad; that despite the keenness of its framers, it writhes from several blotches. The provision which is the root of this timely debacle is actually promising but only on its first take. Section 26 of Article II provides that [T]he State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law. The deal-breaker is the phrase as may be defined by law which, as it is juxtaposed with the phrase prohibit political dynasties, has obvious reference to the latter. Quite simply,
WRESTLEMANIA
Seth, who was about ten years old and really big into wrestling, announced to me at supper, Youve to take me to Wrestlemania tonight at the Civic Center. Ive got tickets. I was caught off guard. Your mother didnt tell me anything about taking you anywhere. I dont think Seth howled in protest. But Ive got tickets! Mom said I could go! I was skeptical. Well, theres nothing written on the instructions about Seth, ran to his room screaming in agony. He wailed for an hour. Then, hearing nothing, I crept to his room and listened. Reverently, from within, came his desperate plea: Dear God, please let me go to Wrestlemania. You said youd do anything for me if I asked. Please. Well, what could I do? I took him. Randy Savage almost got the best of Hulk Hogan that night, but the Hulkester won in the end. He wasnt the only winner. Seth won, I won, and God won, too, because God always answer our prayers. It is true, Almighty God, that whatever we ask you in the name of Jesus, you will do for us? Your love is so great. Your mercy and kindness are beyond my understanding. Give me the grace, dear Lord, to have faith in your love. Teach me to always turn to you in my need. (Between Sundays by Fr. Paul Boudreau, published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City) Sowers Thought: If devotion to Mary is morally necessary for young people in order to master their passions, then it is much more necessary for those who aspire to perfect and perpetual chastity. -Blessed James Alberione, SSP, S.Th.D., Founder of the Pauline Family

Republic of the Philippines ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City A. WITH PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE S UNITS Distribution Charges: Demand Charge PhP/kW Distribution System Charge PhP/kWh Supply Charges: Retail Customer Charge Supply System Charge Metering Charges: Retail Customer Charge Metering System Charge PhP/ Customer/Mo PhP/kWh 0.8386 43.54 43.54 CUSTOMER TYPE Low Higher Residential Voltage Voltage 290.55 0.9163 1.0042 Distribution Charges: Demand Charge Distribution System Charge Supply Charges: Retail Customer Charge Supply System Charge 5.42 0.4955 31.15 31.15 Metering Charges: Retail Customer Charge Metering System Charge for. PhP/kW

B) EXCLUDING PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE S CUSTOMER TYPE UNITS Low Higher Residential Voltage Voltage
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT IN RATES PURSUANT TO THE TARIFF GLIDE PATH (TGP) RULES, WITH PRAYER FOR PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY ERC CASE NO. 2013 - ___ RC DON ORESTES ROMUALDEZ ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (DORELCO), Applicant. x----------------------------------------x APPLICATION APPLICANT, DON ORESTES ROMUALDEZ ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (DORELCO), through counsel, unto this Honorable Commission, respectfully alleges, that: 1. Applicant is an electric cooperative duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal ofces at Brgy. San Roque,Tolosa,Leyte; 2. It is the exclusive franchise holder issued by the National Electrication Commission (NEC), to operate an electric light and power distribution service in certain municipalities of the Province of Leyte, namely: Tanauan, Tolosa, Abuyog, Dulag, Macarthur, Julita, La Paz, Burauen, Mayorga, Mahaplag, Dagami, Tabon-tabon and Javier. 3. Sometime in 2009, DORELCO led with the Honorable Commission an application for approval of its proposed adjustment in its rates pursuant to the Rules for Setting the Electric Cooperatives Wheeling Rates (RSEC-WR); 4. In the said application, the Honorable Commission granted the cooperative provisional authority to implement the following initial tariffs on its Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) Charges, among others, to wit: UNITS Distribution Charges: Demand Charge PhP/kW Distribution System Charge PhP/kWh Supply Charges: Retail Customer Charge Supply System Charge Metering Charges: Retail Customer Charge Metering System Charge CUSTOMER TYPE Low Higher Residential Voltage Voltage 267.90 0.8449 0.9259
289.47 0.9129 1.0005
PhP/kWh
PhP/ Customer /Mo PhP/kWh 0.8355
43.38
43.38
PhP/Meter/ Mo. PhP/kWh
B) EXCLUDING PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE S UNITS Distribution Charges: Demand Charge PhP/kW Distribution System Charge Supply Charges: Retail Customer Charge Supply System Charge Metering Charges: Retail Customer Charge Metering System Charge PhP/Meter/ Mo. PhP/kWh PhP/kWh 0.9129 1.0005 CUSTOMER TYPE Low Higher Residential Voltage Voltage 289.47
PhP/Meter /Mo. PhP/kWh
5.40 0.4937
31.04
31.04
Other reliefs, just and equitable in the premises are likewise prayed Pasig City, Metro Manila, April 16, 2013.
PhP/ Customer/Mo PhP/kWh 0.8355
43.38
43.38
LERIOS-AMBOY & DELOS REYES LAW OFFICES Counsel for Applicant DORELCO Units 1609-1610, Tycoon Centre Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 By: DITAS A. LERIOS-AMBOY Roll No. 40628 PTR No.8411777 Jan/3/2013 Pasig City IBP No.915847 Jan/03/2013 RSM Chapter MCLE Compliance IV Cert. No. 0008722 (10/24/2012)
5.40 0.4937
31.04
31.04
PhP/ Customer /Mo PhP/kWh PhP/Meter /Mo. PhP/kWh 0.7732
40.15
40.15
11. Consequently, applicant respectfully prays that it be allowed to implement either of the above two alternative calculated DSM rates, either provisionally or permanently, starting January 2014, and up to the next regulatory reset; 12. In support of the foregoing computations, the cooperative is submitting herewith the following documents, which are being made integral parts hereof, to wit: Annex No. Nature of Document Proposed TGP Calculations and supporting documents using the prescribed templates: Index I Calculation Efciency Factor X Calculation Performance Incentive S Calculation MFSR (Sections B and E) Billing Determinants Template (kWh Sales, No. of Customers, kW Demand) Sample Bills (per customer type) Regional CPI RFSC/Reinvestment Fund Utilization Consumer Complaints Audited Financial Statements
PRECIOUS ELLEN L. PINGOL Roll No. 61554 PTR No. 8411778 Jan/3/2013 Pasig City IBP No. 917837Jan/28/2013 Quezon City MCLE Compliance No. N/A
5.00 0.4569
28.72
28.72
A to A-2
5. On May 2, 2011, the Honorable Commission promulgated the Tariff Glide Path (TGP) Rules pursuant to Article 7 of the RSEC-WR whereby during the regulatory period, the rate of the Electric Cooperatives (ECs) per group shall be adjusted using the following formula, to wit: S) Tariff x (1+ index I-Efciency Factor X + Performance Incentive
B C D E F G H
MARVEY JAY A. GONZALES Roll No. 59124 PTR No. 1861455/ Jan. 22, 2013/ Batangas City IBP No.934013/ March 26, 2013/RSM Chapter MCLE Compliance No. N/A Republic of the Philippines) ) S.s. VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON FORUM-SHOPPING I, Atty. Emmanuel P. Sano, of legal age, Filipino and with ofce address at the Main Ofce of the Don Orestes Romualdez Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DORELCO), Brgy. San Roque, Tolosa, Leyte, after being sworn to according to law, depose and state that: 1. I am the General Manager of the Don Orestes Romualdez Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DORELCO), duly authorized to represent the cooperative in ling the instant application, copy of the corresponding Board Resolution is attached hereto and made integral part hereof as Annex A; 2. I caused the preparation and ling of the foregoing Application; have read the allegations contained therein, and certify that the same are true and correct based on my personal knowledge and on authentic records; 3. DORELCO has not heretofore commenced any other action or proceedings involving the same issues and parties before any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency; to the best of my knowledge no such action or proceeding is pending, and if I should learn that the same or similar action or proceeding has been led or is pending, I undertake to report such fact to this Honorable Commission, within ve (5) days therefrom. Furhter, afant sayeth naught.
The Index I, shall be an escalation factor to be used in adjusting the rates to reect the combined impact of ination and load factor. There shall be an efciency factor X to account for the operational efciency of the ECs in setting their rates. There shall be a performance incentive S which shall reward or penalize the EC for above or below standard performance, respectively. The TGP is intended as a cap and the EC may move up to the cap, if it is a positive adjustment. If the cap is lower than the current average tariff, a reduction may be implemented. 6. The TGP is a rate adjustment mechanism which provides an opportunity for the ECs to adjust their rates once every three (3) years. The rate adjustments may occur at the start of the fourth year of the rst Regulatory Period and every three years thereafter. 7. Under the TGP, the regulatory period is six (6) years for each entry Group. For the First Entrant Group, the rst regulatory period is from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2016. DORELCO belongs to the First Entrant Group. 8. Further under the TGP Rules, the concerned EC shall use the following formula in determining the TGP for the rst to third years of the Regulatory Period, to wit: TGPA= TGPn + TGPn+1 TGPn+2 where TGPn = In Xn + Sn N= the rst year of ther Regulatory Period and succeeding Regulatory Periods Except that for the rst two years of the First Regulatory Period, X will be equal to zero and thereafter shall not be less than zero. The TGP calculated for each of the three years will be summed to determine the possible rate adjustment the starting on the Fourth Year of the current Regulatory Period. 9. Applying the methodology embodied in the TGP Rules, DORELCO calculated the values of the I, X and S and came up with the following results, to wit: I Year 2010 Year 2011 Year 2012 Net Results 0.00% 10.45% 0.00% X 0.00% 0.00% 2.39% S 0.00% 0.00% 0.40% TGP A 0.00% 10.45% -1.99% 8.45% TGP A (Excluding S) 0.00% 10.45% -2.39% 8.05%
13. Finally, in compliance with the pre-ling requirements for the instant application, applicant is likewise submitting herewith the following documents, which are being made integral parts hereof, to wit: Annex No. I to I-1 Nature of Document Proof of furnishing copies of the Application to the Sangguniang Bayan of Tolosa and Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Leyte Publication of the Application in a newspaper of general circulation in DORELCOs franchise area or where it principally operates, with Afdavit of publication PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Commission that pending evaluation of the instant application or after due notice and hearing, as the case may be, DORELCO be allowed to implement either of the following two (2) alternative proposed new rates for its Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) Charges, starting January 2014 and up to December 2016, to wit: A. WITH PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE S UNITS Distribution Charges: Demand Charge PhP/kW Distribution System Charge PhP/kWh Supply Charges: Retail Customer Charge Supply System Charge Metering Charges: Retail Customer Charge Metering System Charge CUSTOMER TYPE Low Higher Residential Voltage Voltage 290.55 0.9163 1.0042
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ATTY. EMMANUEL P. SAO Afant SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me in Tacloban City, this 16th day of April 2013, by the afant who exhibited to me his SSS I.D. bearing No. 06-0872267-0. Doc. No. 3 ; Page No. 1 ; Book No. 2 ; Series of 2013.
PhP/Customer /Mo PhP/kWh 0.8386
43.54
43.54
PhP/Meter /Mo. PhP/kWh
5.42 0.4955
31.15
31.15
10. Applying the above values resulted in adjustments on DORELCOs DSM Rates, as follows:
TACLOBAN CITY While the project may be considered as controversial, the Burauen-Albuera road project is not a ghost project contrary to claim by some groups. Thus said Engineer Margarita Junia, who heads the second Leyte Engineering District (LED). As far as the Burauen side of the project is concerned, we are almost done with the project, Engr. Junia said in an interview. It was reported that the unfinished road section in Leyte was the reason why Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0649 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a PUJ service w/ Prayer to Adopt Trade/ Business Name.
NEWS/NOTICES Albuera-Burauen road project not a At all.. from page 4 ghost project, LED chief says self, Mayor Alfred freely
implemented a shakedown of personnel assigned in the engineering districts of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Singson was reportedly disappointed at the longoverdue completion of the Burauen Albuera road section, which had cost the government half a billion pesos. However, Engr. Junia said the Burauen side of the road project could not be considered as a ghost project about 15 kilometers of the road have already been cemented and only 2.17 kilometers of the road remains unopened. All projects of the disRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0062 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service w/ Prayer to Adopt Trade/ Business Name. MERNE GADIN Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-MARASBARAS & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND SAME NO. OF UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, MERN TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON MAY 23, 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 8th day of May 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0498 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a PUJ service w/ Prayer to Adopt Trade/ Business Name. VICENTE B. VILLAMOR 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: TACLOBAN CITY-V&G (PHASE 3 & 6) & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND SAME NO. OF UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, VICENTE B. VILLAMOR TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON MAY 27, 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 May 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV

For an elective public servant who has done many good things for the City of Tacloban, the Mayor has no fear that the people will leave him in the last hour. His confidence is founded on his convictions that God will pave the way for his reelection. While many are foreseeing things to happen that could mar or spoil the election results, many are also praying thinking that there will always be divine interventions for the people who have shown so much faith. The
NESTOR LAPLANA 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: MAASIN CITYMALITBOG-SOGOD & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND SAME NO. OF UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, VJA AN TRANSPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON MAY 29, 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 May 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2012-0581 Application for Issuance of a CPC operate a PUJ service w/ Prayer to Adopt Trade Name. (COLORUM LEGALIZATION) RODOLFO C. JINGCO 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-STA. ELENA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT W/ PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, R.C. JINGCO TRANSPORT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON MAY 23, 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 May 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV
trict office undergo monitoring, inspection and quality assurance. It would be hard to say that a project can be a ghost project since there are many teams or entities from the DPWH that do inspections of the project, Junia added. Junia, however, refused to comment on the situation of the road project on the Albuera side. It would take a lot of funds just to provide a road opening especially if it traverses mountainous terrain. That would include tearing down mountains and cutting through forested areas, Junia said, alluding to the possible reason why the road project at the Albuera section appears not to be completed. She said that should the Albuera side of the project faces delay and the Burauen side would be completed ahead of its Albuera counterpart, the Burauen road can still be utilized by local residents and motorists using another road intersection that would connect Burauen directly to Ormoc City. Earlier this year, the DPWH Regional Office 8 said this road project has a P187.2 million funding. About P100 million is set aside for the Albuera side in western Leyte and P87.2 million for the Burauen side in northern Leyte. The 2013 allotment is intended to open six kilometers within the mountainous area of central Leyte, bordering the two municipalities. The 36.22-kilometer road opening project started in 2008. It traverses some rebel-infested villages in the borders of northern and
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0443 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service w/ Prayer to Adopt Trade/ Business Name. VICENTE B. VILLAMOR Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-ST. PAULS-CAMPETIC & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND SAME NO. OF UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, VICENTE B. VILLAMOR TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON MAY 27, 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 May 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV
declared. People are already tired with all the politicking, they want something concrete, tangible actions and achievements that made the City rise to the number 6 rank or position from all the cities and HUCs in the country, he finally said. He further said that the Awards that the City of Tacloban has received are more than proofs that we are behind the Presidents goal for a Straight Path or Matuwid na Daan. western Leyte. Currently, 14.25 kilometers of the road section is concrete, 10.06 kilometers are gravel, 48 meters of bridges while more than six kilometers remain unopened. The DPWH said the road will shorten travel time from Tacloban City to Ormoc City, develop upland villages, and improve the peace and order situation of rebelinfested areas. Motorists coming from the regional capital have to pass through eight towns to get to Ormoc City with a distance of 107 kilometers. In the new road, travelers will reach Ormoc from Tacloban by passing through five towns with a combined road length of 89 kilometers. The project will also be a shorter route from Tacloban City to Baybay City, with a difference of 30 kilometers from the existing national road. The allotment for Burauen-Albuera Road is part of the P5.08 billion infrastructure development program for the Eastern Visayas Region. (AHLETTE C.
REYES)
people themselves know this. They have a Mayor who is behind them through thick and thin, come floods, fires and typhoons and all kinds of emergency situations; he is always there for the people. So the Mayor is not afraid because he has the people power behind him. He is also lucky to be under the Nacionalista party that has good standing with P-Noys Liberal party, with both parties beside him left and right, who could ever beat him? The dilemma of the constitution requiring a law that should define the term political dynasty and the failure, nay refusal, of our (esteemed?) legislators to pass it is, to be sure, a catch-22. The constitution mandates it but the legislature will not pass it lest it provides the very noose with which to hang itself. But as was said, it is the problematic constitution itself which holds the cure. By the curing balm that is initiative and referendum, conferred by its Section 1 of Article VI and enabled by RA 6735, we can, on our own, enact that law which has long been aching to be part of the annals of Philippine legislation. We, the Filipino people, can do what our legislature cannot and will not do. We can, on our own, define what Congress seems to have difficulty defining. We can, once and for all, put an end to this constitutional slipup.
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0295 Ref. No. VIII-2003-0678 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a FILCAB service w/ Prayer to Adopt Trade Name, with Extension of Validity. MILA TIEMPO-VENDOR JOHN AMOGUES-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: MAASIN CITYMACROHON-PADRE BURGOS & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR SALE AND TRANSFER HEREIN REFERRED TO AS APPLICANTVENDOR MILA TIEMPO IN FAVOR OF JOHN AMOGUES HEREIN REFERRED TO AS APPLICANT-VENDEE OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF ROUTE AND UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, JOHN RIDER TRANSPORT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON MAY 26, 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 May 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV
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definition of the term by law qualifies the prohibition on political dynasties. Without the definition, the prohibition remains, as it has been since, an empty rhetoric. With the current state of things, there is no way by which to tell whether a given scenario has the makings of a political dynasty. With the current dearth in definition, there is no way to tell whether the incumbency of the Cayetanos in the Senate and the reign of the Tans in Samar should be regarded as belonging in the same category and within the ambit of the socalled political dynasties. There is really no way to tell, unless our legislators finally decide to man up and pass the long-due legislation. The good thing about our constitution is that it has its built-in fail-safes. What it lacks in some provisions, it makes up in others.
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2010-0787 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a PUJ/DUAL service w/ Prayer to Adopt Trade/Business Name. VIRGILIO R. PAREDES Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ/DUAL SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-DAGAMI & VICE VERSA USED TO TRANSPORT CARGOES TO ANY POINT IN REGION VIII, WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND SAME NO. OF UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, ATHENS TRANSPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON MAY 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 May 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0755 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service w/ Prayer to Adopt Trade/ Business Name. MARCELINO G. POLIQUIT Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: BAYBAY-BUNGA & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE IS STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. IN THE PRESENT APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME ROUTE AND SAME NO. OF UNIT, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME, MAREMIE TRANSPORT SERVICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON MAY 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 May 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R. P. MARTILLO Attorney IV

NOVENA MASS (MAY 4-12, 2013 @5:00 PM)
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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Mercedes Arguelles and Lorenzo Arguelles extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of rice land situated at Balilit, Carigara, Leyte, identified as Lot No. 157 with OCT No. P-23864, with an area of 3,353, square meters, situated at Brgy. Balilit, Carigara, Leyte. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Jimmy A. Camposano married to Christina V. Camposano as vendee; per Doc. No. 673, Page No. 134, Book No. 26, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Edgar J. Tonolete. LSDE: April 27 & May 4 & 11, 2013

NOTICE is hereby given that Gerardo Astorga-Geli heirs of late Sps. Emeterio Geli y Varela and Simeona Geli y Astorga executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over 3 parcels of land all situated in the Municipality of Catbalogn (now Catbalogan City), Province of Samar; Parcel 1, Parcel of land, lot 82, covered and described by TCT No. T-7313 with an area of 214 square meters, more or less; Parcel 2, Lot 14, Block 1, described by TCT No. T-5939, with an area of 202 square meters, more or less; Parcel 3, Lot 13, Block 1, covered by TCT No. T-3465, with an area of 37 square meters, more or less; per Doc. No. 437, Page No. 89, Book No. 1, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Kathrina R. Castillo. LSDE: April 27, May 4 & 11, 2013.
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THEME: Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith; New Spaces for Evangelization.
DAY 1 DATE May 4 Sat TOPIC OF THE HOMILY SOCIAL NETWORK: AN OPEN PUBLIC SQUARE SOCIAL NETWORK: CALLS FOR COMMITMENT INCLUSIVITY IN SOCIAL NETWORKS FORMS OF EXPRESSION IN SOCIAL NETWORKS AUTHENTICITY of EXPRESSION OF FAITH IN SOCIAL NETWORKS JESUS CHRIST IN THE SOCIAL NETWORKS Media Groupings DYVL, An Aton Channel-24 Love Radio, The Peoples Forum and Leyte Samar Daily Express DYDW, CAT-TV8, i-FM, Weekly Bandillo, Tacloban Star and Leyte Samar Daily Express, 8-Magazine DYBR, PRTV-12, DYDR-FM Sunday Punch and Leyte Samar Daily Express Bombo Radyo, ABS-CBN, MOR, EV Examiner and Leyte Samar Daily Express DYMP, IBC-5, Star-FM EV Tribune and Leyte Samar Daily Express Govt Information Ofcers, PIA, DILG, DENR, DOH, EMB, DOLE, DSWD, DTI, DOST, CSC, DEPED, PHILHEALTH, CIO, PMRC, NEDA, CDA, PNP Press Core DYVL, AAC-24, EV Prove, EV Mail, Star Gazette and Leyte Samar Daily Express Bombo Radyo, Ormoc Media, DYBR, West Leyte Weekly Express, EV Mail, DYAC, Leyteo Peryodiko, Ormoc Cable and Leyte Samar Daily Express
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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of late Jose Venigas extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a one half (1/2) portion of a parcel of land located at Brgy. Cabalagnan, Tanauan, Leyte, Lot No. 5181, Case 16, Cad. 505, covered under Tax Dec. No. 38017 00168R13 and O.C.T. No. P-62593, containing an area of 3,750 square meters (whole area) more or less and heirs hereby waive, quitclaim, transfer and forever convey their rights of the above-described property in favor of co-heir brother Leonilo Venigas. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Arturo P. Mas, as vendee for a portion of 1,875 square meters from the above-described property; per Doc. no. 267, Page No. 55, Book No. IX, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Asterio A. Villero. LSDE: May 4, 11 & 18, 2013
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER AND ABSOLUTE SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Juanito T. Uyping, Jr. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over parcels of land described as: Parcel 1, A parcel of land (Lot 130-D, Psd-25869, situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, containing an area of THIRTY NINE (39) Square meters, more or less; described and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-56194; Parcel 2, A parcel of land (Lot 131-A, Psd-25869, situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED FORTY TWO (342) Square Meters, more or less, described and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-56195of the Registry of Deeds for the City of Tacloban; Parcel 3, A parcel of land (Lot 2861-B-2-B, Psd-08-009266-D, situated at Brgy. 95, Caibaan, City of Tacloban, Island of Leyte, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY TWO (2,432) Square Meters, more or less; described and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-46189 of the Registry of Deeds for the City of Tacloban; Parcel 4, A parcel of land (Lot 2861-B-3-B, Psd-08-009266-D, situated at Brgy. 95, Caibaan, City of Tacloban, Island of Leyte, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE (2,679) Square Meters, more or less; described and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-46191 of the Registry of Deeds for the City of Tacloban, per Doc. No. 165, Page No. 34, Book No. 1, Series of 2011 of Notary Public Atty. Eric T. de Veyra. LSDE: May 4, 11 & 18, 2013
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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Aurora P. Molino extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 4 parcels of land, decribed as: 1) Residential land, Cad. Lot No. 194, Case 1, Cad. 407, situated in Pob. Palo, Leyte, containing an area of 135 square meters, covered by Tax Dec. No. 0536-001-00231, O.C.T. No. P-42359; Parcel 2, Residential land, Cad. Lot No. 212/Ass. Lot No. 052 situated in Brgy. San Fernando, Palo, Leyte, containing an area of 216 square meters, covered by Tax Dec. No. 30030-00118, assessed value of P5,620.00; Parcel 3, Agricultural land, Cad. Lot No. 1942, Cad. 495-D, situated in Brgy. Victoria, Sta. Fe, Leyte, containing an area of 19,373 square meters, covered by O.C.T. No. OC-27255; Parcel 4, Residential Catering Services land, Cad. Lot No. 193, situated in Brgy. Buri, Palo, Leyte, containing an area of 33 square meters, covered Nancy E. Villablanca by Tax Dec. No. 08-30-0001-00369, Tel. 323-8411/ assessed value of P1,580.00; per Doc. No. 82, Page No. 18, Book No. 09164413724 X, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Blk 25 Lot 45 Atty. Alexander R. Lacaba. LSDE: April 27 & May 4 & 11, NHA Baras 2013 Palo, Leyte
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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Bermudo Gulo, Jr. extrajudicially settled and adjudicated over a motor vehicle described as: Make; Isuzu; Engine No.: 4BC2-10616; MV File No.: 048400000054645; Chassis No.: SPMM-84062-95C; Plate No.: HVC465; Body Type: Jitney, and hereby waive and quitclaim right and interest over the above-described property in favor of their mother/co-heir Arlene Lee Gulo as vendee for the above-described motor vehicle; per Doc. No. 109, Page No. 22, Book No. 2, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Mario O. Abrenzosa. LSDE: May 11, 18 & 25, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Romeo M. Mainit heir of late Leona Misagal executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of residential land, situated at Balud, Capoocan, Leyte with Tax Dec. No. 1364, with an area of .0540 hectares, per Doc. No. 342, Page No. 22, Book No. V, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Edgar J. Tonolete. LSDE: April 27 & May 4 & 11, 2013
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NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Restituta Salazar extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located at Santiago St., Brgy. Balud, Borongan City, Eastern Samar and covered by Tax Dec. No. 08-014-00699, Cad. Lot No. 1348, with an area of 847 square meters, more or less and covered by O.C.T. No. RP-139, (8818); per Doc. No. 420, Page No. 97, Book No. XI, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Pablito Go. LSDE: May 11, 18 & 25, 2013

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The Department of Agrarian Reform, Provincial Agrarian Reform Ofce, Catarman, Northern Samar, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites interested bidders to participate in the pre-qualications and public bidding for subdivision survey of Collective CLOA Module Calendar Year 2013 as described below: MODULE NO. 2013-CC-01 2013-CC-02 2013-CC-03 LOCATION LAPINIG LAPINIG LAPINIG AREA (HAS.) 166.9343 172.5534 165.9779 505.4656 ABC: Php 1,162,570.88 Submit your prequalications documents to the BAC Secretariat on or before 5:00 oclock in the afternoon of May 10, 2013 Friday, Pre-bidding conference will be held at DAR Provincial Ofce, Catarman, Northern Samar on May 17, 2013 Friday, 9:00 oclock in the morning. Bid documents and other forms will be furnished to those qualied bidders upon payment of non-refundable fee of ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) Pre-qualication statement to be submitted by the prospective participants in triplicate shall be be accompanied with the following documents: 1. Current Mayors Permit; 2. DTI Registration; 3. Three (3) passport size picture of bidders and/or authorized representative of partnership or corporation; 4. Duly notarized afdavit of Project Chief regarding his past experience; 5. Current employment contract of Project Chief, Geodetic Engineer, and Junior Geodetics Engineers; 6. Xerox copies of the current Professional Tax Receipt, G.E. PRC Card, and GEP Certicate of Good Standing issued by the concerned Regional President of the Geodetic Engineers of the Philippine, Incorporated; and 7. Original copies of Registration of Surveying Instruments (e.g. Total Stations, Transits, Theodolites, Tapes, etc.) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS PER E.O. 398; 1/12/2005 1. Bidder need to submit copy of LATEST income tax returns duly stamped and received by the BIR, and duly validated with the tax payment made thereon; 2. Tax Clearance from BIR to prove full and timely payment of taxes; 3. R.A. 9184 under Article XV of this act, a sworn afdavit of the bidder that he or she or any ofcers their corporation is not related to the Head of the Procuring Entity (PARO) by consanguinity or afnity up to the third civil degree. OTHERS 1. No proxy policy during pre & nal bidding; 2. Need to present physically transit, Theodolites, EDMs and Tapes during bidding. The BAC will receive sealed bids in the prescribed forms from the pre-qualied contractors at DAR, Catarman, Northern Samar on May 30, 2013 Thursday, at 9:00 A.M. Opening of bids shall be on 10:00 A.M. of the same date. All participants relative to the pre-qualications, bidders bond, performance bond, bid valuation, and award shall be discussed during the pre-bidding conference. The Department of Agrarian Reform reserves the right to reject any or all bids as well so to waive any defect therein and to accept the most advantageous offer to the government. NO. OF LOTS 13 18 19 50
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broaden the medical care as well as purchase additional ambulances; ensure to give the 20 percent discount and the monthly allowance to the senior citizens; help irrigate the farms and widen the scholarship programs for students. Tecson said that good governance would be the center of his administration believing that it would spell the success of all his endeavors. Tecson said that the first thing he would do once elected is to review the status of the town and draw up a master development plan as well as look into proper employee organization. However, he pointed out that all his dream of bringing hope and change to Tanauan could only be realize if people would help him. I appeal to our people to vote wisely by choosing good leaders. On the other hand, Tecson also encourages the voters to vote straight his complete line-up together with his running-mate incumbent Vice Mayor Cathy Capunan and Councilor candidates. We also have full force
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councilors that include Vic Badana (a former director of Don Orestes Romualdez Electric Cooperative), Tito Bernal (a former director of Department of Agrarian Reform), social worker Jasmin Borja for our social services, Junjun Fiel on infrastructure, Harold Gomez on engineering, Archie Capunan for youth development, Annie Morabe for the women sector, and Lester Zafra for the economic policies, he said.(REY GERILLA GRADO)
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TACLOBAN CITY Outgoing Councilor Jerry Sambo Yaokasin said he is now ready to serve the city as a vice mayor. Yaokasin, who is to step as a council member after nine years stint on June 30, said that he is in better position now to serve the Taclobanon as a vice mayor. I have proven my worth and sincerity on my nine years of serving Tacloban as member of the council. I have served the people of Tacloban well and help them on small little ways that I can, Yaokasin said in an interview with Leyte Samar Daily Express. Yaokasin, who is a projob and pro-business legislator, said that he would encourage more investors to come to the city to generate more employment opportunities for the people of the city. The more businessmen to open their business here, the more job opportunities would be catered to the people, he added. Likewise, Yaokasin also wanted every Taclobanon to have quality education. It is our dream to help the Taclobanon acquired qualitative education for I believe that they could only be assured of landing for a better job if they are well-educated, he said. Yaokasins family is wellknown on their generosity in donating school buildings as well as in giving school supplies to less fortunate students. The outgoing councilor also said that under his leadership on the legislative department, he would bring the Sangguniang Panlungsod closer to the people. We would bring back the sesyon sa barangay, which was a practice of the previous administration. This initiative is important for the different village officials to air out their needs and for us (council members) to extend help to them, he said. The official also assured that a good executive and legislative relationship would be established through his leadership. We would not be here to bring down and to criticize the executive department. Instead we are here to help them implement the projects properly for the benefit of the people we are serving on, he reason out. Both the executive and the legislative department must work closely together for all the needs of the constituency to be provided, Yaokasin said. Yaokasin hopes that the pre-survey polls conducted by different organizations revealing his winning the race would come true in Mondays elections. (REY
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kasin who is aspiring to become the second highest elective official of this city of more than 200,000 people. And, if various poll surveys are indications, the political star of the 42-year old Yaokasin might just keep on rising with majority of those surveyed preferred him to become Taclobans vice mayor come the Monday balloting. His bid to become a vice mayor was further boosted with an endorsement coming from the influential Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) here in the city which is headed by Nicador Bernardo, district minister Leyte and East district. And with all of these positive feedbacks, Yaokasin appeared to be unperturbed as he never get tired of visiting practically all the 138 barangays of Tacloban mak-
ing a personal campaign; visiting every house and doing in-your-face introduction of his self and what he did as a council member for almost nine years now. Needless to say, whatever good responses he is getting from the people of Tacloban could be very well attributed to his sterling performance at the Sangguniang Panlungsod. In his nine-year stint at the city council, Yaokasin authored or co-authored a record-setting 78 ordinances and 465 resolutions, among which making Tacloban a child- friendly city and regulating the habal-habal, a single motorcycle converted into a common passenger vehicle which is the mode of transportation in the northern villages of Tacloban. He has also authored resolutions and ordinances geared in improving the education sector in the city and for the increase of the salaries
of the traffic enforcers and pays for teachers. Yaokasin also sponsored a resolution an anti-smoking ordinance; making the use of mothers breast milk mandatory in the hospitals within the city and preservation of Taclobans historical sites, among others. Yaokasin and his family, who give so much premium on education, donated several school buildings around the city and provided books and other reading materials to various schools and day care centers here in Tacloban. And as a proof how he personally value the importance of education, he introduced an ordinance at the
city council prohibiting the practice on truancy among students and a program on a study now, pay later scheme. Yaokasin started his political career as a barangay chairman of Barangay 40, one of the smallest villages of the city in terms of land area but populated by people of various persuasions. Without a doubt, the kind of condition and the problems he encountered as the leader of Brgy.40 along the way made him prepare for things ahead. In 2004, Yaokasin entered the city politics as he ran and won for a seat at the city council, using a slogan of good governance and an
honest public servant. While he was not a member of the majority bloc at that time, it did not stopped him from making waves as he authored or co-authored various resolutions and ordinances that remain applicable and relevant up to this time. With a good track record, Yaokasin ran again for a second term during the 2007 elections and won handily. He then again sought for another term in the 2010 elections, topping the race for the 10-council seats. And for a good measure, as he is about to exit from the august halls of the city council this June 30,2013, Yaokasin was adjudged as one of the
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countrys most outstanding councilors by the Philippine Councilors League of the Philippines-Philippine Jaycees Inc. for 2012. By winning the prestigious award, Yaokasin made history as he was the first from the region to be named as so. Yaokasin may have come from one of Taclobans wellauent families, but he could very well relate to the problems and concerns of the common tao of Tacloban. This simple trait of Yaokasin, needless to say, may just spell the winning difference on his ambition to become the vice mayor of Tacloban.

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