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website: leytesamardaily.net VOL. XXV NO. 165 http://www.scribd.com/lsde_scribd e-mail: Editorial - lsdaily2@yahoo.com TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 P10.00 IN TACLOBAN
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EMB-8 steps up efforts to ensure safe water supply

TACLOBAN CITYThe Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Eastern Visayas has stepped up its eorts in guaranteeing safe and sustainable water supply by designating water quality management areas (WQMAs).
Engr. Carlos Cayanong, OIC Chief of Water Quality Management Section of EMB-8, said that the designation of the WQMA is to ensure the availability of clean water to present and future generations through the protection and revival of the water quality especially along rivers and coastal areas. Cayanong added that this year, Ormoc Bay, including its watershed and tributaries was designated as WQMA. Under Department Administrative Order No. 2013-21 issued by DENR Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje, Ormoc Bay and its associated watershed was placed under close monitoring by authorities to ensure that its water quality complies with the standards set forth under Republic Act No. 9275, or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, Cayanong said. He said the designation of Ormoc Bay and its associated watershed as WQMA was intended to formulate a comprehensive management program to promote environmental strategies and appropriate economic instruments, as well as control mechanisms, for the protection of the water body. The designated WQMA is composed of all barangays of Ormoc City except Barangays Sabingtan, Tongonan, Liberty and Nueva Vista; all barangays in Albuera and Merida, Leyte; Barangays Sta. Rosa, San Sebastian and Bulak in Matag-ob town; Barangay Maybog in Baybay City; Barangays Cambakbak and Mabini in Polompon, Leyte; Barangays Anislag, Honan and Matlang in Isabel, Leyte; Barangay Hibonawan, Burauen, Leyte; and Barangay Dinaayan, Kananga, Leyte. Designating WQMAs is an important tool in enforcing the Clean Water Act as it calls for protection of water quality of river to page 8

Atty. Edson Pecson, staff secretary, Ofce of the General Manager, LEYECO II, holds a dialogue with members of TACFESCA and the Committee on Bank Franchise Public Utilities led by Vice Mayor Jerry Yaokasin together with Councilors Raissa Villasin, Dalisay Erpe, and Evangeline Esperas. LITO A. BAGUNAS

RDC exec foresees EV to attain 5.5% GRDP growth from 2014 to 2016
TACLOBAN CITY of slackened regional After eight years economy, Eastern Visayas officials are still WEATHER hoping to achieve an average 5.5% growth in the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) from 2014 to 2016. Under the newlyVariable clouds with scattered thunapproved Regional Dederstorms. High 87F (30.6C). Winds velopment Plan (RDP) W at 5 to 10 mph (8.0 to 16.1 kph). Chance of rain 40%. 2014 to 2016, the region is eyeing 5.46% growth in agriculture, fishing and forestry sector; 5.53% in industry sector; and 5.58% in services sector. The region can definitely look forward to an economic rebound in the next years considering the many opportunities, key programs and projects can be expected to provide the impetus towards a higher economic growth path for the region, said

Voting for Top 10 PHL Gems ends today

TACLOBAN CITY Ninety days after the Search for the Top 10 Philippine Gems was launch last June 26, the voting for your favorite tourist destinations will end today. Organized by PwC/ Isla Lipana & Co., an accounting firm, to mark its 91st anniversary this year, the search is the companys way of giving back to the country and the featured sites according to Allan M. Cao, PwC director of Markets and Assurance. Cao said that our only hope is for more people to do the same, by

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National Economic Development Authority Regional Director Bonifacio G. Uy, acting chair of the Regional Development Council. The second half of the 2011 to 2016 RDP for Eastern Visayas seeks to address three major problems slow economic growth, lack of employment opportunities and high poverty incidence. Stakeholders have identified nine stratto page 6

participating in the survey. One vote cast, when put together, can be very big, and when this happens, we can get the attention of more people, our government and the world, to showcase the beauty and greatness of the Philippines and all the sites featured. We have extended the voting until September 25 to give people more time to vote. They can vote for 3 destinations for every valid email address and Facebook account, Cao said. As of yesterday, the top 10 gems are Carato page 3

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NEWS
its negative impact to society, the police official averred. In Maasin City, a buybust at past 10:00 a.m. Saturday by RSOG led by PSInsp. Dinvir Revita led to the arrest of 37-year old Reynaldo Seiga at Brgy. Asuncion. Police seized from the suspect one large heatsealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu, two pieces P500-bill buybust money and one unit .9mm caliber pistol marked PT 111 Pro with serial number TCS89630 and two magazines with 13 ammunitions. Meantime, Jerry Godez, 51 and Sandy Diolola, 32 were nabbed in a buybust operation and implementation of search warrant by the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG) led by PInsp. Constantino Jabonete, Jr. just infront of Dolores National High School and Dolores Elementary School in Brgy. 11, Dolores town in Eastern Samar. Police recovered a total of 17 sachet of suspected shabu worth P12,000.00 and several drug paraphernalia including the P500bill buy-bust money. In St. Bernard, Southern Leyte, 48-year old beautician Gideon Baricuatro was nabbed by RSOG team under PSInsp. Dinvir Revita at Brgy. Himatagon after selling P500 worth of shabu to a poseur-buyer. At Osmea St. in Brgy. Sto. Nio, Isabel, Leyte, one Edsel Consing, 37 and his live-in partner Orbineda Ceno, 33 were arrested in a buybust operation by a po-

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CAMP KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8) is preparing the criminal charges against eight suspects for the violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 after a series of buy-bust and focused police operations over the weekend in Eastern Samar, Leyte and Southern Leyte provinces and Tacloban City. Eastern Visayas police director PCSupt. Elmer R. Soria said the sting operations forms part of the strengthened campaign to address the threat posed by drug abuse and trafficking in the region. While the illegal drug situation in Eastern Visayas is not alarming, we must continue the crackdown against illegal drug personalities as the success of our campaign would greatly reduce the crime volume in the re-

PRO8 arrest 8 more drug suspects

Drug suspects Sandy Diolola and Jerry Godez and the illegal drugs seized from them in a buybust operation by RSOG in Dolores, Eastern Samar recently. gion, he added. Soria cited the findings at a forum sponsored by the Justice Sector Coordinating Council led by the Supreme Court in 2011 wherein it was revealed that 60% of criminal cases filed in court are drug-related. Our anti-illegal drugs drive aims at saving the youth from the evils of drug abuse and minimize

Peace caravan held in West Leyte

BAYBAY CITY - A group of bikers on motorbikes here in Leyte, together with members of the 802nd Brigade Philippine Army, the 19th IB, 78th IB and the police, joined in celebrating the Peace Month, held a caravan from Ormoc City to this city on Sunday morning, Sept. 22, 2013. Each of the bikers wore a t-shirt printed with the words I ride for peace and called on people to work together for the construction of peace in Leyte and the entire region. The motorbike caravan culminated at the Baybay City plaza and the group was welcomed by Mayor Carmen Cari. The bikers and a big crowd listened to the speakers who talked on different issues, including the peace process and the need for government to strike peace deals with communist and moro guerrillas. Vicente Veloso, a peace advocate, called on the CPP/NPA to end violence in order to build peace. According to Veloso, armed violence has no place in a society where there is enough demo-

cratic space for everyone pursuing social and political reforms. Meanwhile, Col. Rafael Valencia, Brigade Commander of the 802nd Brigade, Philippine Army, vowed to continue in protecting the citizens of Leyte, and employing military capabilities only when needed by the security situation. With their partners, the army, according to Col. Valencia, wish to pursue peaceful means towards peaceful negotiations with the NPA and bring peace for the Leytenos. (JAZMIN BONIFACIO)

lice team led by PSInsp. Florando Relente that resulted in the confiscation of 11 sachet of suspected shabu , the P500-bill buybust money, P8,900.00 in cash believed to be proceeds of their illegal activity, several US dollar bills and several drug paraphernalia. Drug sting operations in Brgy. Matapay, Hilongos also in Leyte by a police team led by PSInsp. Reynaldo Rosarion also resulted in the arrest of Romeo Abapo, 49 and the seizure of nine sticks of dried marijuana leaves. In Tacloban City, one Mark Morris, 19, was apprehended by SPO3 Raul Delima when he saw the suspect with a protruding handle of a bladed weapon tucked on his right waist than turned out to be a 7-inch bladed weapon locally known as pisao. Body search to

the suspect resulted to the discovery of 7 stalks of suspected dried marijuana leaves wrapped in a newspaper and concealed in the suspects armpit. Confiscated drugs were brought to the Regional Crime Laboratory Office 8 for chemical analysis while suspects were detained at different police station lock-up cells while awaiting trial on the drug and other criminal charges that the police will file against them. Soria added that his office will be relentless in the anti-illegal drug drive as more focused police operations will be conducted by his men. (PINSP ROMUEL
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Comelec bares Calendar of Events for Barangay Election

TACLOBAN CITYIts 36 days before the Barangay Elections and as early as last month the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has long set their calendar of events. Calendar of Events: * September 28-Nov. 12, 2013 is the Election Period as per COMELEC resolution 9715. * October 11-17, 2013 except Oct. 13, 2013 which falls on a Sunday is the schedule of the filling of certificate of Candidacy as per COMELEC resolution no. 9761 this is for those who plans in running for a position in the barangay elections. * October 18-26 , 2013 is the Campaign period as per COMELEC resolution 9749. Thirty-six from now is the Barangay Elections following the mandate of sec.1 of the Republic Act No. 9340. As of September 2013 the following are the Statistical Report for the Number of Provinces, Municipalities, and Barangays for Region 8: * Region 8 has 6 Provinces , 7 cities, 136 municipalities and 4, 390 barangays. * For the province of Biliran there are 8 municipalities and 132 barangays * For the province of Eastern Samar there is 1 city , 22 municipalities , 597 barangays * For the province of Leyte there are 3 cities, 40 municipalities and 1,641 barangays * For the province of Northern Samar there are 24 municipalities and 569 barangays * For the province of Southern Leyte there is 1 city, 18 municipalities and 500 barangays * For the province of Samar there are 2 cities, 24 municipalities and 951 barangays As of September 2013 the following are the Statistical Report for the Number of Established Precincts, Clustered Precincts and Registered Voters: * In Region 8, there are 4,390 total number of Barangays, 17,729 total no. of established precincts, and 9,140 clustered precincts and a registered voters of 2,664,952. Per province: * In Biliran, there are 786 established precincts, 345 clustered precincts and 107,996 registered voters. * In Leyte, there are 7,322 established precincts, 3,702 clustered precincts and 1,108,685 registered voters. * In Eastern Samar, there are 1,951 established precincts, 1,071 clustered precincts and 297,974 registered voters. * In Northern Samar, there 2,571, established precincts, 1324 clustered precincts and 389,230 registered voters . * In Samar, there are 3,305 established precincts 1, 782 clustered precincts and 499,246 registered voters. * In Southern Leyte, there are 1,812 established precincts , 916 clustered precincts and 261,821 registered voters. On October 28, 2013, the 2.6 million registered voters of Region 8 are expected to cast their votes for the Barangay Elections. (LIZBETH ANN A.
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TACLOBAN CITY As the fighting between the army and Moro rebels in Zamboanga city entered its 15th day on Monday, government and rights groups continue to monitor an increasing cases of children trapped into the conflictfrom being used as hostages, killed or allegedly used as child soldiers. Long after the guns go silent and the soldiers go home, the children of Zamboanga will wrestle with the traumas of these days of violence, Carlos Conde, a worker from New York-based rights advocate Human Rights Watch, told Leyte Samar Daily Express. Conde reported the

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case of Hassan (15 ), Kiram (14) , and Abdul (17), alleged rebel combatants now handcuffed, who were paraded to the media and now locked up in jail for days along with adult Moro rebels captured by government security forces. The toll from the fighting between the Muslim rebels and government forces, which began on September 9, includes dozens killed and wounded, 10,000 houses burned, and 120,000 residents displaced. Many civilians are still being held hostage by the rebels. But children, like Hassan, pay their own steep price, added Conde. Quoting the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, Conde said that armed groups such as the MNLF should not, under any circumstance, recruit or use in hostilities anyone under the age of 18. The conditions of these childrens detention that theyre sharing facilities with adults also violate the governments obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which the Philippines ratified in 1990. If these children have indeed been used in the fighting by the MNLF, they are entitled to psy-

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chological services and assistance in social reintegration, said Conde. Meanwhile, as other children joined their parents in crammed evacuation camps, the Department of Education reported that about 12,000 pupils are already affected by the ongoing war, and it has yet to announce on the resumption of classes in Zamboanga. Aside from media reports on children left homeless, wounded or used as human shield, the city suffered another blow on childrens welfare and security when a five-year old girl was allegedly raped by her relative inside the evacuation center last Friday. (RONALD O. REYES)
and Natural Resources. Biri has beautiful coral reefs shaped as rocks and diversified marine life. We launched the Sustainable Coral Ecosystems Reef Program in the island last August. All the visitors and tourists need an entry permit from DENR to visit the rock island formations, Makabenta said. The sites that will receive the highest number of votes through online voting will be recognized in no particular order as the top 10 emerging destinations of the country.
(VICKY C. ARNAIZ)

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moan Island, Camarines Sur; Lake Sebu, Cotabato; Tubatahha Reefs Natural Park, Palawan; Calaguas, Camarines Sur; Panglao, Bohol. Biri Islands Rock Formation in Biri, Northern Samar, the only site featured in Eastern Visayas, is now ranked number 6. Biri Mayor Antonio B. de los Reyes, Jr. and Josette Doctor, tourism officer of Northern Samar, enjoined everyone to do their share

and vote for Biri. Since the Search for the Top 10 Philippine Gems started three months ago, more visitors, local and foreign tourists have visited the awesome rock island formations, said Mayor de los Reyes. We have yet to train people as tour guide to the rock formations. We have to limit the number of people going there, to avoid graffiti and abuse in these rock island formations built and crafted by nature for millions of years. We are still in the process of consolidating all the data of our

visitors, de los Reyes said. Isla Lipana believes that the search also helps remind our citizens and the world, that the people power of the Filipinos, is not just about going on the streets to air dissatisfaction on some issues, but people power can also be in digital form and can be about highlighting great things -- that there are awesome reasons to see, visit and make Philippines another home to live in, Allan M. Cao said. Early this month, awardwinning movie director Chito Roo shoot scenes for his indie movie Badil

in Biri. This is the third time Roo, who hails from Calbayog City, has chosen Biri as setting of his movies. The movie Iisa Pa Lamang of actors Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez in 1992, was shot in the island and has etched in the minds of the people for Biris beautiful rock formations and sceneries. Biri Island municipality was declared as protected landscape and seascape area in 2000, according to Corazon H. Makabenta, chief, coastal marine and management division of the Department of Environment

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Tuesday, 24 September 2013

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hen ordinary peasants venture to Manila, they dont make it to highclass subdivisions and exclusive places; instead, they nd themselves in lthy neighborhoods, along endless clusters of shanties in squatter areas where makeshift houses are congested, underneath of which are mixtures of human and animal wastes, damp with all sorts of trash, and emanating an odor that sickens the stomach and suffocates the nose. In this noisy environment, they live like headless shes packed in sardine cans. At any moment, violent quarrels erupt, courtesy of drug addicts, notorious criminals, chronic drunkards, and amazons from households where husbands irritate their wives with their sexual ignorance. Aside from violence, theft and robbery are also frequent there, in those places that keep on turning out beggars, street kids, and criminals. Compared to their life back in their provinces, one will see a difference of heaven and

hell. In rural settings, the air is fresh and sweet to inhale, fruits and vegetables are cheap and abundant, the space for mobility is colossal, life is so simple, nature is everywhere, no pollution and that time-consuming trafc mess, and the pace is relaxing. Unlike in the city where every move one makes requires money, life in the province is less costly. One can in fact survive even without a penny if only one is industrious enough. Yet people in these Edenic paradises still crave to settle in Manila, thinking that their lives will improve there. Well, not at all. Instead, there in the slums, they just contribute to the worsening urban pollution with their wastes and non-biodegradable trash thrown everywhere, clogging drainage systems and waterways. When water rises due to high tide and heavy rains, it doesnt drain off anymore, causing oods that carry with it mud, debris, venomous animals, and various types of disto page 5

Writing short ction

We continue our series of literary writing lessons, hoping that literary enthusiasts out there might develop the craft necessary in our continued documentation of our cultural narratives. We now tackle the short story. This genre is an imaginary narrative focusing only on a single aspect of life, or on one main incident or human experience. It is structured by developing its elements, and by properly arranging events into a well-constructed storyline. These elements include; 1. Characters These are the people, animals, or animated objects that make things happen, or to whom things happen. The main characters are the protagonist, or the hero, and the antagonist, or story happens. This may be suggested by costumes, by extant structures like buildings, by the facilities used by people, etc. The inclusion of setting, however, should be done alongside with the development of other elements. For instance, as you present the setting, you should do it together with the characters actions, e.g.: Slowly, he walked over to the nearby plaza and seated himself on the green, grassy ground. Note that its not only the green, grassy ground that is introduced but also the characters sluggish walking over to that nearby plaza. The setting is not given in isolation but is mixed with the development of

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the villain. The rest of the characters are either siding with the hero, with the villain, or with no one at all as in the case of people who merely form part of the setting but have no vital roles in the story. There are many ways a writer can introduce a character. One is by describing directly how the character looks like. Another is by letting other characters do the describing. Or the author may just let a character

talk and do some actions that, eventually, would reveal who that character is. In introducing these characters, the writer should also get into their minds and hearts, divulging who they are mentally, psychologically, intellectually, and other traits not observable physically but are essential to the development of the story. 2. Setting This is the place and the time where and when the

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OPINION
considered of great importancewhether in counseling their children who had committed an act of crime or to prevent their children on doing possible criminal act. This only behooves the parents primary duty to care for the children for them to produce productive and well-meaning young citizens. The parents failure to provide appropriate guidance to their children is a catalyst in producing misguided citizens who could qualify as being liability of the community. This explains why in criminal cases involving CICL where diversion or intervention are applicable on the CICL and where allowed by the court, the cooperation of the parents or guardians who are in custody of the CICL is required. In other instances, if the CICL could be better reformed in an institution, they are transferred to the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth. In Eastern Visayas, RRCY is located at Brgy. Sto. Nio, Tanauan, Leyte. The CICL are, however, admitted only when there is a Social Case Study Report submitted by the local DSWD to the RRCY and upon order of the court. Alban, whose local church is the Tacloban City Governments usual tie up in the conduct of activities celebrating the National Family Week, advised the husbands, The most important work you will ever do in your life are those you do within the walls of your home, stressing that the family is the social and spiritual foundation of a person. In paraphrasing a biblical passage, he challenged, What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his family? The couple should then set good example to their children, expounding, and What children sees in the

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Grade 6, 1st year or 2nd year high school. The children are living with their parents who are still alive and living together as husband and wife. The parents work in the labour sector, mostly within the service industry and with low wages. There are children who are working before their arrest and majority work as vendors. Only a small number of children are living with a partner and are members of a gang. It added, The fact that there are children in conflict with the law already working, some in order to assist their parents, confirms the earlier finding that the economic background of the children belong to the low income level. This background may have contributed to the childrens decision to enter the workforce. The Christian Convergence for Good Governance webpage, meanwhile, posted in its website this important note: As the debates and studies on juvenile justice continue, the role of the parents is still to be

No other success can compensate for failure in the home. This was a punching quote uttered by Bro. Joy Alban, a representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Tacloban, in his guesting at Express It At the Park together with Marilou Nacilla, focal person on Family and Community Welfare3 of the Tacloban City Social Welfare and Development Office. This puts in the nutshell why parents should strive hard, along with other members of the family to work more ardently to keep the family relations healthy and vibrant. He added that a good family is fundamental to having a good society. This is especially evi-

dent in the number of cases involving children in conflict of the law (CICL). A research conducted by the Ateneo Human Rights Center titled Adhikain Para sa Karapatang Pambata disclosed a close link between the familys economic as factor in the latters propensity to get involved in crimes, largely against property. It stated, among other facts the following data, based on 706 CICLs interviewed in Metro Manila: Children in conflict with the law are usually male, aged 17 years at the time of commission. They reside in the city, most probably in Manila or Quezon City. The children either finished or are currently enrolled in

parents is what they perpetuate in their lives. This rephrases the notion history repeats itself from generation to the next. Alban, however, corrects the general impression that this beliefs holds true to everyone, stressing that every individual has a free agent that can guide one person in charting his own destiny, his own family life. Nacilla, in underscoring the importance of responsible parenthood in forming the values of their children, stressed the need for couple to undergo premarriage counseling for the couple to know their roles and functions. She said that marriage break-up, which is considered a factor in having dysfunctional families where CICLs would sometimes emerge, is faulted on both partners. She cited two main reasons for such, that is, in-laws intervention and unhealthy sexual relations between the husband and wife. Dolly Casio, the media relations officer of Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center and a strong

Family and Life Apostolate (FALA) promoter of the local Roman Catholic Church, urged on the husband and wife to help each other in every aspect of family growth. She emphasized the benefit of having open communication between the couple. She said the husband should be considerate of his wife, who is his economic partner, while the wife should continually be attractive to his husband. She placed further accent on the need to place God at the center of the family relationship moored on the precept, The family that prays together, stays together. As Alban exhorted, The couple should be understand and patient with each other. When the couple encounters problem, it should not follow that should immediately separate. When problem arises, they should consult the Lord, because in the first place when the two married there were only three persons involved the husband, the wife and the Lord.

Wise vote
It seems high time for government to consider the suggestion of professionalizing elective office by setting minimum education requirements for the different elective offices. We cannot afford to waste our limited government funds training elective officials that are beyond trainability. The axiom on equalizing the playing field as one hallmark of democracy is getting irrelevant in the face of the problems besetting the crop of uneducated local officials that gets elected into office. The call from the pragmatic standpoint to set educational requirement for local elective office is gaining ground. Indeed, so much is at stake in the kind of leaders that win elective posts and it is a drawback to development efforts in the local front. As we approach election time for barangay officials, it is imperative that people will consider education in those who seek elective office. Many of the pretenders are seeking local elective office for the sake of the honorarium and the many perks attached to the office. In the absence of any re-

September 24, 2013 Tuesday of the 25th Week Ezr 6:7-8,12b,14-20; Ps 122; Lk 8:19-21

JESUS AND HIS FAMILY

Jesus mother and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.

THE FAMILY OF GOD

People wonder why there is no school for governance that could provide ample preparation for those who intend to seek elective office. The need for such school cannot be overemphasized as we can see the poor performance of elected functionaries in government mainly due to lack of academic preparation. So much is spent by government in training elected officials, particularly in the local posts, who are often untrainable due lack of educational preparation. It is hard for instance to train local legislators who barely have elementary education on topics in local governance such as development planning and local legislation. Such trainings result in waste of government resources as such class of uneducated local officials prefers to spend the training hours as a leisure trip. And

they get the corresponding certificates for satisfactorily completing the training and affording them to claim travel expenses. Our democratic setup provides for minimal requirements from those who seek elective office. Being a citizen and having the necessary age and residency and the ability to read and write and speak the local dialect are enough for one to be qualified for local elective office. Unfortunately, even the requirement of being able to read and write is not enforced to the letter. Many local officials especially in the basic political unit that is the barangay are lacking the ability to read and write. One could only guess that in the filing of their certificates of candidacy, the form could have been ready made and signed by others in the absence of the administering official.

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eases. Nothing is wrong with going to big cities once in a while, but to relocate there is a different story. If only the migrants in Manila would go home to their respective provinces, then the biggest problems there would be resolved. And they, too, would not put themselves at risk, but they would lead better lives in far better places.

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I was once standing at the counter of my local train station. I felt a small hand grab my jeans. Looking down, I saw a toddler hanging on to me. She was not mine, but I did not want to scare her by telling her off. Luckily, she let go before she ever noticed she had the wrong legs, and I saw her wander back to her father. We are a lot like that child, often grabbing at the wrong things, thinking that they are what we need, and that is where we belong to. For example, we are a family of God as a parish. But how do we become members of Gods family? Some think that it is by belonging to the one parish church, which is a brick building. It is a big mistake. Temple, of course, was once the political, social and religious center of life for the Jews. That is why, after returning from the Babylonian captivity, they rebuilt the Jerusalem Temple (Ezek 6:16). But after Christ came on the scene he himself has become our temple and it is by belonging to him that we become members of Gods family. And we belong to him as his brothers and sisters when we hear from him the word of God and do it (Lk 8:21). In fact, he has become our eldest brother in the family of God, because he gave us the supreme example of how to hear Gods word and do it.(His Word for Today by Vima Dasan, SJ, published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City, Tel.#321-31-95) Sowers seeds: We give greater honor to God by acknowledging Gods mercy more than by acknowledging Gods justice. Blessed James Alberione, Founder of the Pauline Family

Leyte Samar Daily Express

TACLOBAN CITY Election Officers in the province of Leyte reported the presence of armedmen and rebel groups that they fear would affect the conduct and result of the forthcoming election. These reports were aired during the recent election briefing here for the forthcoming barangay election next month Like in the town of MacArthur, Leyte, Election Officer Vendito Diaz Galvan reported of the presence of riding-in-tandem men roaming in that town. Galvan added that for the past five weeks, shooting incidents had occurred in MacArthur town. He added that this should immediately be addressed to by law enforcers before the election period as this could affect the conduct and result of the barangay election. The election officer of Villaba also reported of the presence of armed men in that town, while

Election officers report of sightings of armed men in Leyte towns

the election officer of Mahaplag complained about the presence of rebel groups in Mahaplag town. Both towns are located in the areas identified by the Armed Forces of the Philippines as under the influence of New Peoples Army. In the May 2013 national and local election, 78 barangays in the 11 towns of the province of Leyte were considered to be high risk by the PNP and AFP. The PNP and the AFP created a composite team to provide security details at the polling precincts in the identified villages. AFP personnel who were at the meeting ensure that they are on the top of the situation and also reported that they had monitored presence of armedmen in those areas but in sporadic cases. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police Leyte Provincial Office Director, Police Senior Superintendent Brigido Unay said they are already conducting investigation on the concerns that were reportplication, and then go back to the beginning through a technique called flashback. However a writer arranges these elements, it should be so effective such that, after reading, one can still identify very clearly where these elements are in the story. In the old arrangement, the beginning was always a description of the setting out of which an initial incident happens, leading to a rise in action that later complicates and reaches its highest peak. But such a start is rather boring to most readers nowadays who are used to quick start and instant actions. In all these, the writer should have total control of the story, making sure everything that is necessary is there, and that which is not shouldnt be. Most crucial of these elements are the beginning, the climax, and the ending. The climax- being the last faceoff between the protagonist and antagonist, should lead to a resolution deciding the storys ending where the protagonist may either end up victorious or defeated. 4. Point of view This element gives us the idea on who is telling the story, or from whose viewpoint the story is told. There are three types of point of view, namely: first person, third person, and

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labor productivity and controlling population growth. Eastern Visayas has been showing poor economic performance. Indeed, in the past 10 years, the region only achieved an annual economic growth target once. That was in 2009 when the region attained 6.9%, slightly up than the 6.4% goal. The region consistently failed to hit GRDP targets with 4% in 2005, 4.9% in 2006, 3.2% in 2007, 3.4% in 2008, 1.8% in 2009, 2% in 2010 and 1.8% in 2011, according to the report of the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) posted in its website. Local economic growth declined six times for eight years. Last years regional growth of negative 6.2% is the worst on record in the country. From 2002 to 2012, only three regions, apart from Eastern Visayas, exhibited negative growths Caraga (0.4%) in 2002, Cagayan Valley (5.4%) in 2005 and MIMAROPA (0.3%) in 2009. From the seventh poorest region in the country in 2006, Eastern Visayas rose to the fifth rank in 2009, and third in 2012.
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ed by the election officers in Leyte. He added that they have close coordination with personnel from the AFP during election period for providing security wherein AFP personnel are assigned to provide security measure in hinter barangays while the PNP are to provide security measure in car line and urban areas. Furthermore, Leyte Election Supervisor Attorney Sabino Mejarito had called for all election stakeholders to work handin-hand to ensure a safe, peaceful and orderly election this coming month of October. Attorney Mejarito reminded them to be faithful in their duty and surpass the services they render in the previous conduct of election to ensure a credible election. He added that they should not be persuaded by those who are in the elective position and by money but rather uphold a righteous leadership. (ROEL
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NOTICE is hereby given that Elpedia P. Cobelo heir of late Luis Cobelo executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Odiongan, Abuyog, Leyte, covered by O.C.T. No. P-8830, containing an area of 59,529 square meters, more or less and sold a portion of 21,785 square meters in favor of Ricardo Cobilo sometimes last July 8, 2010 and heir hereby confirm and affirm the said sale, a portion of 21,785 square meters from the above-described parcel; per Doc. No. 13, Page No. 03, Book No. LXXII, Series o 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Edwin Y. Chua. LSDE: Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & 8, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Pablo Lobrigo married to Semeona Rubin executed a Deed of Absolute Sale over a parcel of Agricultural land, Cad. Lot No. 5902, Pls-788, containing an area of 3,743, covered by O.C.T. No. P-17991 in favor of Sps. Edgar Agullo and Jovelita A. Agullo as vendees for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 486, Page No. 83, Book No. X, Series of 2000 of Notary Public Atty. Arturo F. Aguinalde, Sr. LSDE: Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & 8, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Leovigildo M. Dayoja, heir of late Angeles Maico Dayoja married to Wenceslao Badiable Dayoja over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Inayupan, Javier, Leyte, under Tax Dec. No. 1742, with an area of 26,480 square meters, A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Jocelyn L. Son as vendee for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 85, Page No. 79, Book No. 02, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Prisco Bar Santos, MNSA. LSDE: Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & 8, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Marilyn Daga-Bandong heir of late Dominador Daga and Fortunata S. Daga executed an affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of residential house, Lot No. 60, located at Brgy. San Fernando, Palo, Leyte, assessed value of P18,000.00; per Doc. No. 321, Page No. 65, Book No. 18, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Samuel C. Lagunzad. LSDE: Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & 8, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Rutchel Lois A. Holderman executed a Deed of Absolute Sale over a parcel of land Lot 2892-A, Psd-08-027353-D, situated in Brgy. Caibaan, City of Tacloban, Province of Leyte, embrace by T.C.T. No. 122-2011000552, containing an area of 400 square meters, more or less in favor of Lemuel Rex G. Abella as vendee; per Doc. No. 1232, Page No. 124, Book No. XXI, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Alfredo C. Verona. LSDE: Sept. 17, 24 & & Oct. 1, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Marivic Villacorte Decio heir of late Victoria Cornejo Villacorte executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land, located at Sta. Cruz, Palo, Leyte, containing an area of 307 square metrers, more or less, and covered by Tax Dec. No. 005-30-006-00398; per Doc. No. 493, Page No. 99, Book No. 16, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Samuel C. Lagunzad. LSDE: Sept. 17, 24 & & Oct. 1, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Marcelo Kuizon extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated at Brgy. Iniguihan, Bato, Leyte, under Tax Dec. No. 06000300161, with Cad. Lot No. 2211-A, containing an area of 618 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Sydney Rey R. Aguilar and Ma. Trisky R. Aguilar as vendee for a portion of 100 square meters designated as Lot No. 2211-A and another sale in favor of Sps. Eulogio, Jr. and Susan R. Villacorte as vendee for a portion of 150 square meters, designated as Lot No. 2211-D, from the above-described property; per Doc. No. 454, Page No. 91, Book No. 26, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Rico E. Aureo. LSDE: Sept. 17, 24 & & Oct. 1, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Felipe B. Quemada, Jr. heir of late Cornelia A. Kaesbauer executed an affidavit of Self-Adjudication over motor vehicle described as: Make: Isuzu; Type: Wagon; Engine No.: 4JA1BY0041; Serial Chassis No.: PABTBR54F42026234. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of Sps. Lope B. Pinguel and Natividad D. Pinguel as vendees for the above-described motor vehicle; per Doc. no. 359, Page No. 69, Book No. LXIII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Celestina A. Cabato LSDE: Sept. 10, 17 & 24, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Genara I. Berenguer and Susan Leah Berenguer Caing executed a Deed of Donation in favor of Francis Nio I. Berenguer as Donnee of a motor vehicle described as: Isuzu Crosswind XUV, Plate No. GTM-932, Certificate of Reg. No. 4122726-6; Motor No.: BR-6792; per Doc. No. 437, Page No. 89, Book No. 7, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Eric T. de Veyra. LSDE: Sept. 10, 17 & 24, 2013

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the characters actions, hitting two, if not many birds, at the same time. The writer need not tell the readers the story happened in the ancient times; he may just suggest that in the clothes the characters wear, the houses that they dwell, and the life ways that they engage in. In short, just show it, dont tell. This principle applies in developing all the story elements, so as not to spoon-feed the readers. A fully developed setting situates actions and events into their proper order, providing the characters with a place to be. 3. Plot This refers to the story itself, or the arrangement of events contributory to the storyline. It has its own elements that the writer ought to develop and arrange into their proper sequence. These elements include the beginning, initial incident, rising action, complication, climax, falling action, and ending. In the conventional order, this arrangement was always followed. But nowadays, writers may juggle these elements without necessarily following the old order. For instance, a writer may start with com-

the omniscient point of view. Before writing a story, the writer must decide which point of view to use. He will have to choose one of the storys characters for the purpose. If he chooses the first person point of view, he will choose a character who will serve as the narrator of the story. This character then will be the I, me, and mine in the story, as if the story is his/her story. If the writer opts to use the third person point of view, he will have to choose one characters who will serve as his eyes and ears in the story. The story will be told based only on what this character can see, hear, observe, sense, touch, etc. He is not the I in the story, but the eye through which readers can see the storys world. Problem with these two points of view is that, the author cannot write anything about something these characters do not know of, or narrate events happening in places where these characters are absent. To remedy this, the author may resort to using the omniscient (all-knowing) point of view, otherwise known as the authors viewpoint. With this, the writer can tell the story with no limitations.

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quirement in law regarding educational qualification, it is upon the voters to choose the leaders who are capable to render the best service to their community. Let not money be the influential factor in electing barangay officials. We have had enough of the dirty commercialized elections in the municipal, city, congressional and provincial level. Let us spare the barangay from the money politics that puts unqualified people into elective office. People must elect the qualified by considering factors such as honesty, dedication to serve and education in the exercise of their voting power. Comments to alellema@ yahoo.com

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DEED OF ADJUDICATION WITH SALE

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FEATURE

Leyte Samar Daily Express

Mimmiette - A Caring Board Member

By: Alvin Godinez Arpon

Board members are provincial legislators. They sponsor, deliberate and pass resolutions for the benet of the districts they represent that takes effect for implementation upon concurrence and approval by the Provincial Governor. I was curious one Tuesday morning when I visited the Sangguniang Panlalawigan building, and into my mind immediately ashed the desire to visit and nd out what former Vice Governor, and eventually Governor when President Noynoy Aquino, as Cabinet Secretary at the Department of Energy, appointed sitting Gov-

ernor Jericho Icot Petilla. Now Board Member, Mimmietta S. Bagulaya was at her table of her new office, quite busy pouring over sheets of papers, reading and sometimes signing them. After a few seconds, she saw me standing not far away from her table and was delighted, I suppose, since it was the first time we saw each other after she took her oath as elected board member of the 3rd district of Leyte. In almost an hours interaction Mimmiette was so upbeat and appeared she seems to take her job with zeal and enthusiasm relating to the various challenges

she faces now as board member. She enthused that she makes district visitations, a regular activity saying it is a part of her responsibility to meet municipal and barangay ofcials of the towns, an innate character of the lady in all the positions she took all the years of her entire public life. (A kind of public service the Petillas are known for, she openly confessed that inuenced her performance in public service. Mimmiette has been a loyal supporter of the Petillas since she joined politics.) Lately she has gone around the district to distribute books on val-

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ue formation in elementary schools in Leyte, Leyte. She dropped by an undisclosed barangay to deliver a check they solicited. It was a timely passing by because the barangay council had their sessions that she was able to listen to their problems and, like the Mimmiette that she is, assured them of her help in time. Right there she took advantage of the chance to articulate to them her advocacies as Board Member of the 3rd District and in any position she may aspire

for in the future. Board Member Mimmietta S. Bagulaya nds her present position very challenging. She will have to respond to the living conditions of the people, the less privileged the poor, so to speak especially. Her area notably is one of the most depressed districts in the province of Leyte. Sketched in her blue print of ofcial concerns, however a move though too early to reveal in its entirety. A non-government organization in Manila will come to the 3rd district to implement projects that could generate employment opportunities and improve

agricultural development in the area. The group LandCare Philippines is involved in community development especially on agricultural and supported by the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research. Ben Aspera, one of the persons involved in this project assured BM Mimmiette that he would coordinate with this Leyte project to make it a reality soon. Keep it up Madam Mimmiette. You are still young and have many years more to prove that you really make a difference in public service the way you did proved yourself in past positions youve held.

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Estate in Isabel, Leyte, and then the countrys only economic zone. He also supported the exploration and subsequent construction of the geothermal plants in the mountains of Kananga in the 70s. He is also credited for the construction of the San Juanico Bridge, longest bridge in Southeast Asia that links Samar and Leyte to Luzon and Mindanao. He was Chairman Emeritus of the family-owned Doa Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation and Dr. Vicente Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation, Inc. (DVOREF) that have seen many doctors and nurses passing through its gates with almost 100% licensure exams batting average. A man of action, Kokoy is also responsible for the establishment of two important educational institutions in Leyte, the University of the Philippines Tacloban campus and the Visayas State University (formerly Visayas State College of Agriculture) in Baybay City, Leyte. Kokoy passed away last February 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife Juliette and children Daniel Andrew, a practicing architect in New York; Philip, President and CEO of Benguet Corporation who is also president of the Chamber of Mines, married to Maria Alexandra Sandra Prieto, President of the Philippine Daily Inquirer; Martin, Congressman of the first district of Leyte Province, married to beauty titlist Yedda Marie; and Marean, an investment banker in New York City married to Thomas Pompediou; sisters Imelda Marcos, Alita R. Martel, Conchita R. Yap and brothers Alfredo and Armando.

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He always loved the people and the province of Leyte. He requested us to continue serving the Leyteos and for us not to neglect the province. Rep. Romualdez said. During his term as governor, Kokoy helped spur the development of the province with the establishment of the Leyte Industrial Development

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