VOL. XXIII, NO.

24

APRIL 10-16, 2016 P5.00

BICOL, THE PHILIPPINES

( 473-8888

BICOL DRUG SITUATION,

ALARMING

LEGAZPI CITY -- A total of 559 barangays in the Bicol Region have drug-related
problems, the latest report of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
shows.
This number, the PDEA report said, is 16.10 percent of
the 8,629 barangays nationwide that have drug-related
problems while the 8,629 affected villages represent 20.51
percent of the 42,062 barangays all over the country.
Former Congressman Edcel C. Lagman on Thursday
said he cited these figures
when he keynoted the 17th
founding anniversary of the
Malinao Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (MTRC) in
Barangay Comun, Malinao,
Albay.
Lagman founded the
MTRC in 1999 with an initial
appropriation of P10 million

to afford drug dependents and

their families easier access to
rehabilitation and treatment at
lower cost.
The MTRC is now headed
by Dr. Ma. Theresa C. Iigo,
Chief of Hospital II.
It does not only serve the
patients from the First District
of Albay and the Province of
Albay but also the entire Bicol Region, including some
of those coming from the Visayas like Tacloban City.
The six-term Bicol lawmaker, who is vying for a
comeback, vowed to champion once again the crusade
against drug abuse and traf(Turn to page 7)

IT'S SUMMER TIME

Along guarded secret, the powdery white sand of Diwata beach in Sitio Macoto, Brgy. Cagmanaba, Oas
Albay will cease to be after its recent discovery by other equally adventurous beach combers looking for
place less travelled by, will cease to be one.

Rodeo Festival 2016 opens

The Rodeo Masbateno,
Inc. (RMI), in cooperation
with the city and provincial government, is holding the Masbate National
Rodeo Festival April 1217 in Masbate City, starting with a lively parade
of horseback riders performing stunts like lassoing on foot and on horseback, livestock wrestling,
casting down, load carrying, bull riding and whipping and other activities.
A kickoff celebration
ushered in the festival Feb.
22 with the unveiling of the
official event logo, presentation of the festival activities and the signing of the
memorandum of understanding between RMI and
its supporters the Masbate
provincial and city government, Filminera, DMCI and
Department of Education.
The National Rodeo Finals, slated April 12-17,
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Paje: Fire prevention a

must in protected areas

MT. APO
Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje
has called on all protected area management boards (PAMBs) across the country to
give priority to forest fire prevention in their
management planning strategy to ensure
the protection of the nations biodiversity
and their habitats.
Paje made the statement in light of the series
of grassfire outbreaks in the four of the countrys most important protected areas: Mt. Apo

in Davao; Mt. Matutum in South Cotabato;

Mt. Kitanglad in Bukidnon; and Mt. Kanlaon
in Negros Island. The fire in Mt. Apo remains
unabated.
Aside from tourism development, PAMBs
should also come up with their respective forest protection plan and allocate funds for the
establishment of fire lines and other forest fire
prevention activities like training for technical
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OPINION

BIKOL REPORTER

EDITORIAL
More than a
knock-down punch
May the best woman win. Rep.
Leni G. Robredos parting words in
the recent Vice Presidential debate
was the best punch line of the day,
better even than those thrown by
Manny Pacquiao which made Timothy
Bradley tumbled on the mat.
The clarity of her idea on the vice
presidency and the concreteness
of what she intends to do if elected,
placed her in a strong position for
that repartee.
The rest of the wannabees certainly
gave the best of themselves,
particularly Alan Cayetano who
consistently jabbed at the solar
plexus of Bongbong Marcos and the
sins of his father; as well as Gringo
Honasan, whose senior status and
experience gave him a coolness of
a master. Except of course, Chiz
Escudero who sounded like R2D2
each time he answers.
The vice presidency, however,
does not demand an old statesman
or a pesky stalker or a monotonous
automation.
The Office needs
someone with the experience of what
ails the nation, poverty. Someone
who makes it a source of strength and
inspiration (hugot in todays lingo)
and channels it to some powerful
statement, like a knock-down punch
as Pacquiao did Sunday.
Someone like Leni Robredo who
hears the voices of battered women
in the evening in her campaign
sorties.
So, ladies first. And that is not a
voice of machismo or chauvinist
comment but a recognition that
indeed among the candidates for the
Vice Presidency, our own lady should
be first.

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APRIL 10-16, 2016

Inflation Inching Up
(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co.,
CPAs-DFK International is past chair
of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, PICPA
past president and Hall-of-Famer, and
ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee).
MARCH RECORD: Inflation gathered
speed last month, driven largely by
slight uptick in food and oil prices. The
Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) said
Phl consumer price index, main inflation
barometer, rose to 1.1% in March from 0.9
in the previous month. The 2016 level is
however, slower than the 2.4% recorded
in March last year. The BSP said last
months inflation is still within BSP forecast
range of 0.6% to 1.4%.
The benign inflation environment and
robust domestic demand has allowed
the BSP to keep interest rates at present
levels, at least in the meantime. NEDA
said inflation in food items rose to 1.6%
in March from the 1.5% in the previous
month. This was due largely to marked
increase in the prices of meat, fish, milk,
cheese and eggs. Fuel is relatively steady
more on the lower side with global
supply still more than ample against weak
demand.
CORP. DIRECTORS: The Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC)
has reminded firms on the terms of
independent directors with emphasis on
those independent directors elected in
2012.
In an advisory, the SEC said
independent directors elected in 2012
could be re-elected again in 2017. If
there are no suitable replacements, said
independent directors may be elected in
2017 and 2020. After that, they are no

OPINIONS
UNLIMITED
Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATAN
longer qualified as independent directors
for said companies.
The reelection shall be with prior
written notice and justification to the
SEC. According to SEC Memo Circular
No. 9 (2011), that applies to all listed
and mutual fund companies. the term
of an independent director is set for five
consecutive years (tenure of at least
six months is considered one year). As
such, an independent director shall
become ineligible for election in the same
company after this period.
MIRACLE FOOD? Seaweed used as
slimming agent can make us sexy! Experts
say that a certain substance, Fucoxanthin
- one of the bioactive products derived
from seaweed, is being developed into a
slimming supplement that targets harmful
fat. It is a pharmacologically active
carotenoid commonly distributed in brown
algae. In human clinical trials, it showed
promising results for fat loss in humans.
Fucoxanthin also acts as an antioxidant. It has beneficial effects on

chemoprevention of cancer. In animal

experiments it inhibited the development
of intestinal carcinogenesis. Another
bioactive product present in seaweed
is Fucoidan, sulfated polysaccharide
from brown algae known for its ability
to act as an anti-contraceptive and
reduce cholesterol levels. It also has
anti-cancer and anti-thrombotic traits,
useful as anti-tumor agent and against
the white spot syndrome virus.
DEADLINE: The income tax annual
filing with the BIR - for both individual
and juridical taxpayers is due on April
15, 2016. The net income tax balance
(after creditable withholdings and
quarterly payments) is payable as the
ITR is filed. For individual taxpayers,
the income tax may be paid in two
installments the second being due
on July 15, 2016. The ITR must be
accompanied by supporting (audited)
financial statements and Statement of
Management Responsibility.
Individuals must adopt calendar
year while corporations may get BIR
approval if they want to follow a socalled fiscal year basis for their
accounting. Fiscal year must consist
of twelve-month period. Aside from
annual ITR taxpayers must have
previo9usly submited quarterly ITRs.
Deadlines for individuals are: April 15,
August 15 and November 15. Calendar
year corporations file their first three
quarters ITR within 60 days after
quarter-ending.
TAXATION: The best way to avoid
undue BIR harassment is by paying
correctly our taxes on time!

My Testimony and Gubernatorial Candidate

Arnie B. Fuentebellas platform
Its the 30th healing anniversary of the
Sto. Nino in Sampaguita Street Mariano
Village, Naga City on April 9, 2016. As one of
its devotees regularly attending prayer and
healing sessions, I learn at a proper time to
write what happened to me very recently.
I had a stroke on November 7, 2015,
hospitalized in Mother Seton for one week
and went home with parts of my body
paralyzed. My right foot and right arm and
right hand could not move. I had difficulty
in eating solid food; I could not write, I was
somewhat kamhol in speaking. I do not
know what kamhol in English. But my
mind was clear and good as before. I could
not move on my own. Thanks God for giving
me a very good daughter who take care of
me, a good son-in-law and grandchildren
and good sister-in-law, Erlinda. I take my
medicines religiously together with other
food supplements, but I was still weak.
I prayed to Sto. Nino, the Holy Trinity and
Mama Mary to heal and guide me. But if
God wants to take me already, so be it. I only
asked for time to pray the Act of Contrition.
I believe, Sto. Nino helped me because,
I, paralyzed, was able to stand and move
in three weeks, was able to move my feet,

FROM
MY
WINDOW
NENITA FUENTEBELLA-PEONES
arms and hands little by little every day.
One day, His healer, Matet F. Limjoco,
called my by phone to relay Sto. Ninos
message to me that in order to be strong, I
should osterized and drink the juice of the
following: apples, pears, carrots, bananas,
papaya, celery, a pinch of peppercorn and
put milk. I wondered how it will taste, but
because it came from Sto. Nino, I drank it. I
finish one big pitcher in three days. It tasted
good and I felt stronger. I started walking.
First with a walker, then with a baston. Now
even without this, I can already walk and

write. I only dictated my past columns in

the newspaper to my sisters-in-law, Edita
and Erlinda.
But I was still kamhol. During the
prayer and healing session last month
where my daughter attended, Sto Nino
had a message for me so that my being
kamhol will be cured. I was told to sing
Oh hear of Jesus thirty times every day.
I did it. Now Im no longer kamhol and
recovering very fast, because Sto. Nino
and Mama Mary helped me.
******
Election day is only three weeks
away and let us vote wisely and ask
ourselves who among the candidates
can deserve the interest of the people.
Tigaon Mayor Arnie B. Fuentebella who
is running for Governor of CamSur says
the following: * I constantly adhere to the
HE WILL doctrine of economics: Health,
Education, Electrification, Environment,
Water, Infrastructure, Investments,
Livelihood. * Expand scholarship
program which is benefiting thousands
of scholars in (Tigaon)Strengthen the
adopt-a-scholar program of teachers. *
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Desperate for a leader?

Tel. No. (054) 475-6262

ED G. YU
Editor

0939-604-3144

LEE G. DULLESCO II

Head, Advertising Associates

0920-533-7766

People today are seemingly desperate

for a new leader, not just any leader, but
one who has the raw courage, the stubborn
will to turn an impossible Filipino dream
into something physically real: streets free
from vicious criminals, enough food on the
table, public officials who will not steal, a
living wage.
Who that leader is, people do not know
yet. But let us take a closer look a the
presidential hopefuls and go to Rodrigo
Duterte for a start. Duterte has caught the
imagination of Filipinos who have long
searched this elusive leader with what he
has achieved in Davao City.
Many people, however, doubt if he is
that man.
Davao City is a dot compared to the
country, with every nook and corner
inhabited by the scums of the earth. In
Davao it is easy to spot who the lawless

A
QUESTION
OF
PRIVILEGE
SALVADOR D. FLOR
are and where they keep themselves out
of reach of the law. In Metro Manila alone,
he will be dealing with the most ruthless
whose life is worth no more than a penny
but whose backers have more powers than
the President.
Of course, as a resident, he can lay siege

at the fortress of crime and pulverize

the baddest guys with his presidential
thunderbolt. There are constraints. If he
employs short cuts or ignore the law, the
usually timid Filipino will howl in protest.
The biggest headache is the
worsening crime after poverty and
joblessness. Nobody is safe even in his
own home. The walls offer no protection.
Duterte has vowed to end the reign of
terror in six months time.
Can he redeem his pledge, that is,
throw all the criminals in jail including
their protectors? Or send them six feet
below the ground. He said he would not
hesitate to slit their throats or something
to that effect.
Miriam Santiago has also the balls
to demolish the rampants of crime. But
Santiago is battling cancer. She may not
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BIKOL REPORTER

Father-Daughter in One Art Show

IRIGA CITY. - An art

exhibit featuring a rare father-and-daughter tandem
marked the soft opening of
the newest branch of Anthosia Caf here.
Balikbayan artist Rene Alster Oliva and his daughter
Jaffa Arela showcased their respective works in Tagam, the
Rinconada word for kindred.
Rene is a recent recipient
of the Natatanging Alagad ng
Sining award given by the Sining Foundation Inc. He took
his Fine Arts degree in the

Philippine Womens University. This is clearly what landed

him in several jobs, illustrating
textbooks , for instance, in the
Department of Education; and
including his current work in
Kuwait. He is one of the original members of the Sig-Angan
Art Group co-founded by his
artist-father, Alfonso L. Oliva,
with poet-journalist Frank Penones Jr., and terra-cotta artist, Pano Carumba. The group
won first places in the Pintahan
sa Dalan contest sponsored by
the Camarines Sur provincial

government, and the Pintahan

sa Ranow, sponsored by the
Local Government Unit of
Bato, Camarines Sur.
He
has participated in various
exhibits, including the First
All-Bicolano Art Exhibit at
the Camarines Sur Convention
Center; and in Kuwait where
he is a member of a Filipino
expatriate group of artists conducting psycho-social interventions for fellow kababayans through art classes.
Jaffa, Renes only daughter
to his wife, Crisa Barra Oliva,
first gained recognition, including a national award, as a
member of her elementary and
later, high school broadcast
team in the annual Presscon
competition of the Department
of Education, from 2013-2016
which brought her to places
like Butuan City, Puerto Princesa, Subic, and lately, in South
Cotabato . At the University
of Saint Anthony, she organized the USANT Sketch Club
which she heads as President.
While a budding artist, she had
already participated in three
art exhibits: 1. The 10th Bicol
Business Week in Naga City in
August 2014; 2. The 3-1 USANT Art Exhibit featuring her
grandfather Alfonso and her
father, Rene in February 2015;
and at the Kusog nin Babayi
Art Exhibit at the SM Naga
during the Womens Month
celebration last month. She
had also played a bit role in
an indie-film, An Pisi ni Job
Buena which was a finalist
in the 2nd Penafrancia Short
Film Festival.

DE LIMA & THE SARIONS

Senatorial candidate Leila M. de Lima recently visited Daet where she met with the LP
candidates led by Rep.Catherine Barcelona-Reyes, former Rep. Jojo Unico, and Mayor Tito S.
Sarion, and his wife, Connie.

Museum to open in Minalabac

MINALABAC, CAM.
SUR - A museum celebrating this towns rice planting festival, the Tumatarok
ni San Felipe-Santiago, will
be inaugurated on April 24,
the president of the foundation behind the museum
said.
Fabiana Arejola, founding
president of the Minalabac
Cultural Society, Inc. said
their group composed of likeminded residents, have decided to immortalize the festival
which National Artist Alejandro Roces hailed as one of Bicols most colorful tradition.
The Tumatarok, after the

local word for a dance step

tarok as well as the act of
planting rice, traces its roots
to 1901 when Fr. Juan Villareal became parish priest of
Minalabac.
As a tribute to the two patron saints of the town who
are believed to have saved the
residents from the Moro raids
in the 17th century, Villareal
gathered the town musicians
to write songs of praises. One
of the musicians, credited to
have written the libretto of the
dance-paean, was Julian Muralla, a direct descendant of
Mariano Motos, the municipal president of Minalabac

who commissioned the carving of the statues of the two

patron saints.
Arejola said apart from
photographs and materials on
the Tumatarok, the museum
will also feature the collection of one of the towns most
famous resident, the late Leonor Dy-Liacco; as well as
photographs and historical
accounts on the Bicol revolutionary leader Ludovico Arejola, local movie star Celia
Fuentes, nee, Cadores; and
discuss-throw athlete,Marilou
Valdez; as well as archaeological artifacts and materials
on the life and culture of the
town.

BIKOL REPORTER

Tea governance
(transparent, ethical,
accountable)

By THELMA E. MANALO
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL-I
GUINAYANGAN DISTRICT, DIVISION OF QUEZON
REGION IV-A CALABARZON

The very unique style of governance as part of the

Administration of the very humble, intelligent Regional
Director of Region IV-A CALABARZON Sir Dads San
Antonio whose a native form Bicol Region specifically CA
marines Sur is a magnate of Department of Education has
really influenced the School Heads .Last January 2016,
was the 3rd year of its existence in the said region. All
School Heads were participating they said conference held
at Lucena City .An honorary official from the Department of
Education in the person of Bro.Armin Luistro,the Secretary
who gave emphasis on the K to 12 Curriculum ,more
significantly the Senior High School. He cited the impact
of Region IV-A to the success of its implementation due its
large population.
He really proud of the Institutionalization of TEA
Governance, which will also a need to successful Schoolbased management and would be part of implementing K
to 12 Curriculum.
During its 3rd year, a contest of logo for the said
conference was launched, luckily the Division of Quezon got
it right. The logo stands for the meaning of Transparency,
Ethical and Accountable DepED Officials. As a practioner
of this governance, my realization is, I am a government
employee and nothing could be insignificant to all my
functions and duties to the best of the clients. Transparent
in all my transactions specially when it deals with finances
and resources, ethical the way I entertain stakeholders,
accountable in all the properties lent to us.
The governor of the said province was the so surprised
of content of the scouters rack, has why he said he will also
use it for benchmarking of his administration in the province
of Quezon and for sure some changes could positively
happen.
Being one of the Bicolanos assigned in Tagalog Region,
an honor to say that I am also from Camarines Sur wherein,
Sir Dads came from who brought several innovation in
CALABARZON Region.

Anti-Dengue Vaccination
By MAYLYN M. PILARCA - TEACHER-II
NABANGKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GUINAYANGAN DISTRICT. DIVISION OF QUEZON
REGION IV-A CALABARZON

The unfortunate number of cases in the entire region

of CALABARZON regarding the Dengue, brought good
luck to all 9 years old pupils in Grade IV.They are the one
to receive Vaccine to fight epidemic of Mosquito Dengue
carrier. The government made this tough priority to improve
health status The first dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, will
be launched in the Philippines through a School-Based
Immunization Program (SBIP) for nine -year old and above,
Grade 4 children in all public elementary schools in NCR,
Region III and Region IV-A of children as cited from the
AEFI Dengue surveillance of the Department of Health. Its
general objective is to compare the proportion of pupils (9year old Grade 4) in public elementary schools with clinical
consultations due to an illness, pre- and post- dengue
vaccinationartment of Health.Specifically;To determine
the signs and symptoms experienced among selected 9
year old Grade 4 pupils in public elementary schools in
Region III, IV-A and NCR .To determine the proportion of
students who experienced signs and symptoms prior to
dengue vaccination List of Selected Schools in Region IVA,Guinayangan Quezon has 289 pupils selected.
All vaccines shall be monitored/ followed-up daily,
after vaccination, for presence of any untoward medical
occurrence.
All AEFIs seen (minor and serious), reported by the
vaccinees themselves, parent/guardian, teacher, school
nurse, shall be reported to the next higher level through the
established PIDSR flow of reporting.
Since this is a special campaign introducing a new
vaccine, all AEFIs (minor and serious), shall be reported
DAILY.
This DOH activity will be participated by DepED through
the PSDS,MO,Nurse,LGU,MHO,PHN,and DMO.Sequence
of activities are the following;1.Prepare list of school with
corresponding number of enrolled Grade 4 pupils.2.Plot
target schools on the provided calendar template,3.Estimate
the no. of vaccinating teams,4.Prioritize big schools.
There will be 3 doses to be given every after 6 months
after the last vaccination received by such pupil, each dose
costs 1000, and 00 pesos. This activity is is accordance
to Administrative Order No.0096 entitled; Guidelines in
the School-Based Immunization of Tetravalent Dengue
Vaccine. A vital action made by Department of Health and
Department of Education as an innovation.
You can have the best vaccines for a woman or her
child, but if you cant get her to come and get them, then
they wont work. - Melinda Gates

HALO-HALO

APRIL 10-16, 2016

Departamento nin Kultura

May nakasalang na bill sa Senado
na isinunad ni Senador Loren Legarda
na mawot magbilog nin sarong suhay
na Departamento nin Kultura.
Dai ko na sasaro-saroon pa an
mga probisyones kaini, ta katubuan
manongod ini sa mga apektadong
opisina
na
pagsasaroon
asin
mapapasairarom sa sinambit na
departamento, an mga opisyales na
mamamayo, asin an saindang mga
trabaho, asin an manongod sa budget
kaini.
Sa pagrikisa mi kan bill sa
samong pagtitipon kan KABULIG
kan nakaaging semana, oyon man
an gabos ming kaibanan na panahon
man nanggad na magkaigwa na nin
sinambit na departamento.

Dis*Karte
*Kusyon
*Kurso
FRANK PEONES JR.
Dai ta na ootrohon an kahalagahan
kan kultura sa pagbibilog kin
pagkamidbidan o identity, magin sa
pagdara man nin ingreso sa kaban
kan nasyon. Igwang kontribusyon an
kultura sa ekonomiya asin kaipuhan

na lang hilingon an modelo kan

Espanya o Thailand bilang patunay
kaini. Sa sakong mga nakaaging
column, tinukar ko na ini asin
mahalaga lang na sabihon na
kaipuhan na an mga lideres kan
satong banwaan na midbidon
an papel asin kahalagahan kan
kultura.
Sabi ngani kan sarong pagaadal
kan United Nations, an mga tawo
mina-hiro susog sa mga nakatadom
na sa isip na mga responso na
inaapod tang kultura. Panahon
na nganing gamiton ini kan mga
lider ta na sunglugan magin man
sanggunian. Sa pagpili ta kan
masunod tang mga lider, hilingon ta
kun siisay an mga siring na pagiisip

Arejola Prize bares shortlisted entries

By ANA-LIZA S. MACATANGAY
PILI, CAMARINES SUR
--- The 8th Premyo Tomas
Arejola sa Literaturang
Bikolnon (PTALB), through
its Chairman, Carlos A.
Arejola recently bared the
shortlisted entries set to vie
for the premier literary competitions top prize for the
Pagrokyaw kan Pinakamababansay na Obrang Panliteratura 2016 comes April
22.
Three essays, eight short
stories, four one-act plays, sev-

en collections of poetry, and

two short stories for children
made it to the list of finalists
from a field of fifty-one entries
from all over Bicol and other
parts of the Philippines.
The Selection Committee
headed by Lorna A. Billanes,
Ph.D. and her committee
members painstakingly went
through every contest piece,
ensuring that every worthy
detail is noted and indexed in
their verdict sheets.
Karsel by Mary Karol Fe
R. Go of Legazpi City, An
Huring Paraduno by Niles

Localization Law in Department

of Education
By EMILIA D. VILLAVERDE
Teacher III / TIC
Dungawan Central Elementary School
Guinayangan District
Division of Quezon

Teaching in a far flung area and travelling everyday the 21.5

km from the Poblacion Proper of Guinayangan, Quezon to
such a certain school is really a hard tasked for a newly hired
teachers and school heads. The only means of transportation
is thru habal-habal. A habal-habal is a means of transportation
using motorcycle with foot guard wherein the passenger could
lie his/her feet on both sides and feel comfortable even though
it will take a long time before reaching the place.
As a new teacher, why we always assigned in our area
away from our home? Why we need to experience hazardous
activities? Why a need to travel that far? If really utilizing the
Localization Law, teachers must not to feel a deprivation
from among the experienced teachers. Some officials are not
following or even implementing that law for a very significant
reason that I dont know why.
Along the way of my task, a good news came in. We need
to submit report and a certification from the barangay captain
where I was assigned to claim of my hazard allowance. I
have just received twice of my hardship pay that lighten my
burden. Feeling relieve of my burdens can help me cope up
my additional expenses for daily accomplishing my task as a
teacher.

Emergency Response Activity

By ROSALIE ASI
Teacher II / TIC
Capuluan Tulon Elementary School
Guinayangan District, Division of Quezon

July is the month we celebrate National Disaster

Consciousness Month. As we are facing serious climate
change problems, we need vital actions to avoid and prevent
fatalities and injuries to any member of the families and those
people included in the field work.
In school as part of the Department of Education Program,
there is a need to conduct quarterly disaster drill, but its
not enough to be free from accidents, disastrous activities
instead, there will be an emergency rigorous activity to be
conductedin elementary /secondary level.
Pupils or students must be trained to respond immediately
when disaster happen. They must be knowledgeable enough
on what to do, how to do it properly. Presence of mind, strong
body and dedicated to work.
Each school must organize an emergency response team
for the said activity.

Jordan Breis of Tabaco City,

Urulay Mag-ilusyon by Elsie C. Albis of Naga City, and
N da neym ov da Pudra by
Richard Madrilejos of Tabaco
City were short-listed for the
one-act play category.
Shortlisted for fiction are
Anino sa Resort by Irmina
Torres of Naga City, Abo sa
Paggabas by Marvin Davila
Aquino of Tinambac, Camarines Sur, Italbong sa Irarom
kan Salog by Gilmar Baran of
Pili, Camarines Sur, Rawraw
by Nestor Alagbate of Daet,
Camarines Norte, Scoop by
Juan Escandor Jr. of Gubat,
Sorsogon and Naga City, Bisita by Sharmaine Zen Manzano of Naga City, Estudyante
by Michael Florano Sales of
Pili, Camarines Sur, and Basilio by Jomark M. Baynado of
Polanqui, Albay.
Making it to the final list of
nominated pieces for poetry
are An mga Buto ni Kuracog
by Emmanuel T. Barrameda of
Catanduanes and Imus, Cavite,
Gapo asin Iba pang Rawitdawit by Elbert Olaso Baeta
of Iriga City, Ampaw asin
Iba pang Rawitdawit by Irvin
Parco Sto. Tomas of Canaman, Camarines Sur, Pano
Padabaon an Diyos asin Iba
pang Rawitdawit by Richard
Madrilejos of Tabaco City,
Tag-ok sa Ginobat by Nestor
M. Awa of Iriga City, Lapridarga Mga Rawitdawit Dapit
sa Sakral asin Handal by
Niles Jordan Breis of Tabaco

AREJOLA
City, and Mga Kasagkodan
by Jerome Hipolito of Calabanga, Camarines Sur.
Arejola also confirmed that
Bako Ako Bikolano by Richard Madrilejos, Magurang Ka
Man by Arlan Abanes Alzaga,
and Kun Tano Kami Kadto
Nagbabaralon nin Pangudtuhan sa Sinehan by Niles Jordan Breis, all of Tabaco City,
Albay made it for the essay
category.
The finalists for short stories for children include Ada
Baruga, a story for children
by Jaime Jesus Borlagdan of
Tabaco City and An Apat na
Kabalang a story for children
by Irmina V. Torres of Naga
City.
In an interview, Arejola
stated that the annual literary
prize is a tribute to the great
legacy of the Bicolano patriot
Tomas Padilla Arejola, who
was a leading member of the
Propaganda Movement and
Malolos Congress and a del(Turn to page 6)

Department of Education Employees SALN

By MICHELLE M. SEGUERRA
Teacher II / OIC
San Luis II, Guinayangan District
Division of Quezon

To help a lot of Department of Education Employees

SALN the approval of the Ombudsman is really vital. A
Divison Memorandum No. 102, s. 2016 which entitled
Guidelines in Filing up of 2016 Statement of Assets,
Liabilities and Networth (SALN) will be utilized for the
checking of employees SALN. The Department of Education
really made a gauge to preserve its professional interest and
also financial interest of all the employees.
There are some confusions in filling up of forms due to
yearly changes in data entry and few officials have knowledge
in checking / evaluating the said form.
Most of the learners under the umbrella of concerned
agency must do something right to take care of her
commitment and service end-product.
However, they do sometimes neglect and careless
with filling up of SALN because they are not aware of its
consequences when undeclaring some properties. Luckily
the Division Office of the Province of Quezon, had its leeway
to help teachers and provide some helpful hints only for
SALN.
For teachers, please do not be angry and stressed when
SALN travels back and forth for many times. Its good that our
department take care of it or it is for the good of us.

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BIKOL REPORTER

6th Saringsing writers

workshop fellows named

24 CAME FOR GRAND DIAMOND REUNION

Twenty four members of the Ateneo de Naga High School Class 1956 came for their
Grand Diamond Jubilee Reunion, March 30 & 31, this year, here and in Pasacao, C.S.
The reunion was capped with an audience with Ateneo de Naga University President, Fr.
Primitivo Viray, S.J., followed by a Holy Mass at the Ateneo de Naga University Church
celebrated by Fr. Michael Alnor de la Rosa, parish priest of Milaor, Camarines Sur.
Photo shows the Jubilarians with their respective spouses by the Ateneo Four Pillars
where they formally received their HS diplomas and to some, along with their academic
awards, some 60 years ago.
From left front row: Azon Tordilla, special guest, Lita Macandog, Norma Razal, Nila
Sibulo, Luz Barrameda, Sally Calleja, Mameng Bonacua, Menche de la Rosa and Edna
Amparado.
Second row: Rudy Cantor, Lao Macandog (program director), Romy de Jesus, Vince
Alparan (president), Baba Sibulo, Joe Barrameda, Jun Calleja, Manny Razal and Sim
Bonacua (finance officer).
Third row: Frank Abainza, Jimmy Marquez, Leo Guinto, Dan Garcia, Erning Nocos,
Mitoy Sambo and Tony Amparado (secretary).
Last row: Alnor de la Rosa, Henry Acua, Ed Dayao (vice president), Jun Artuz and
Boy Duran. Not in picture are NIlo Malanyaon, Totoy Abainza, and Bert Bombase.
Other major activities on the first day of the reunion were the formal presentation
of the Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Plates to each Jubilarian at the Avenue Plaza
Hotel Reception, then Tree Planting and Fiesta sa Nayon at Margando Farm in Odicon,
Pasacao, til early evening.
Marking the second day was the exciting and adventure filled Naga-Bicol River
History Cruise visiting the Tangcong Vaca Guerilla Monument in the riverside barangay
of San Nicolas in Canaman. The Jubilarians were World War II children.
Then a Despedida Dinner followed at South Hills. In a farewell gesture, the class
resolved to meet again by 2021.

Sr. Citizens to get Pension Door-to-Door

The Social Pension for
Senior Citizen is a program
of the Department of Social
Welfare and Development
(DSWD) that provides cash
assistance of Five Hundred (PhP 500) as monthly
stipend to indigent senior
citizens. This in accordance
with DSWD Administrative
Order No. 15 and as mandated by Republic Act no.
9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.
In calendar year 2012, the
Social Pension was implemented by DSWD through
cash payout to the beneficiaries. The cash requirements
for the payout were funded
by means of a cash advance
drawn by the Special Disbursing Officers (SDOs) and
the payout was administered

together with the DSWD

Field Offices through the Regional Social Pension Unit
(RSPU) staff, City/Municipal
Social Welfare and Development Office ( C/MSWDO)
and Office of the Senior Citi-

zens Affair (OSCA). To fast

track the distribution of the
cash grant, other LGUs adopted the fund transfer and
this has proven to be effective.
However, these are some
social pensioners who were
not able to attend on scheduled payout hence door to
door delivery scheme will be
adopted. To implement this,
the department has inked
Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) with the Philippine
Veterans Bank as the service
provider.
According DSWD Director Arnel Garcia this scheme
aims to ensure the timely
delivery of grants/payments
to the beneficiary and to protect the staff from the risk
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This years Saringsing Writers Workshop of

Parasurat Bikolnon Inc.
includes the following
categories: Rawitdawit
(Poetry), Padaling-Usip
(Flash Fiction), Usipon
(Short Story) and DakitTaramon (Translation).
The twenty (20) official fellows of the workshop are: Rency Asas,
Clinton Esperon Caceres,
Mon Joar Imperial, Clarisse Molin, John Cris
Pineda and Abegail Sta.
Ana (all from Calabanga,
Camarines Sur), Mack
Tuzon(Canaman, Camarines Sur), Kreselle Canares (Masbate), Marvin
Aquino (Tinambac, Camarines Sur), Gilmar Baran (Balatan, Camarines
Sur), Danny Boy B. Nacario (Iriga City), Mary A.
Galvez and Michael Sales
(both from Pili, Camarines
Sur), Nicky Gem Rivera
(Baao, Camarines Sur),
Emmanuel
Barrameda
(Catanduanes), Leopoldo
Brizuela Jr. (Ligao, Albay),
Rizalyn Sahagun , Armie
Cardema-Cedo and Ahj Eufracio (all from Naga City).
The fellows are entitled of
free board and lodging for
three days from April 1517, 2016 sponsored by the
Naga City Government and
Sumaro Bikolnon Inc.
The members of the
panel will be comprised by
Paz Verdades Doods Santos, H. Francisco Peones,
Jun Pesimo, Estelito Est-

ing Jacob, Jason Chancoco,

Eilyn Nidea, Irmina Torres, Sai Reorizo-Redburn,
Jerome Hipolito, Elbert O
Baeta, Clinton D. Abilong,
Jusn Villaflr Mislas, Ir-

vin Sto. Tomas, and Buboy

Aguay as Workshop Director. (PHOTO: Saringsing
Writers Workshop in 2013
with Gabriel Hidalgo Bordado Jr)panitikan.com.ph

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA
All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ROWENA ASPE
PAWNSHOP, P. Burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga
City, pawned from NOV. 1-30, 2015 whose terms have expired
will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 2, 2016 from 9:00
A.M.-12:00 NOON.
Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the
above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 30, 2016
only.
THE MANAGEMENT
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: APRIL 10 and 17, 2016

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA
All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE EXPLORER PAWNSHOP, Ground Floor, Bichara Complex, Abella St.,
Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from NOV. 1-30, 2015 whose
terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on
MAY 2, 2016 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON.
Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the
above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 30, 2016
only.
THE MANAGEMENT
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: APRIL 10 and 17, 2016

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA
All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE IGUALDAD PAWNSHOP, Cor. Igualdad Ext. & J. Hernandez Ave.,
Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from NOV. 1-30, 2015 whose
terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on
MAY 2, 2016 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON.
Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the
above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 30, 2016
only.
THE MANAGEMENT
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: APRIL 10 and 17, 2016

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA
All unredeemed items/articles pawned at R. M. ASPE
PAWNSHOP, Cor. Panganiban & Elias Angeles Street, Naga
City, pawned from NOV. 1-30, 2015 whose terms have expired
will be sold to public auction sale on MAY 2, 2016 from 9:00
A.M.-12:00 NOON.
Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the
above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 30, 2016
only.
THE MANAGEMENT
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: APRIL 10 and 17, 2016

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

WORLD WATER DAY FORUM

To mark World Water Day, March 22, 2016, the Metropolitan

Naga Water District (MNWD) headed by Cesar H. Federizon
(right photo) conducted a whole day Water Forum at the
MNWD Multi-Purpose Hall attended by stakeholders in Naga
City and nearby municipalities with the theme: "Water and
Jobs". The Forum focused on the central role that water

JRM, PIAV

is vital for creating jobs and supporting economic, social

and human development. Resource Speakers included
Engr. Enrique Gita, Department Manager of the Local Water
Utilities Administration (LWUA) and Yolanda G. Sa-Ong of
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) RO5.

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE CROWNJEWEL PAWNSHOP & JEWELRY STORE, Bichara Mall corner
J. Hernandez & Gen. Luna Sts., Naga City, pawned from NOV.
1-30, 2015 whose terms have expired will be sold to public
auction sale on MAY 2, 2016 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON.
Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the
above-mentioned date will be honored until APRIL 30, 2016
only.
THE MANAGEMENT
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: APRIL 10 and 17, 2016

APRIL 10-16, 2016

BIKOL REPORTER

PAJE: FIRE PREVENTION . . .

staff and volunteers, Paje said.
The environment chief also
underscored the need to intensify the public awareness campaign against forest fire, especially before the onset of the
dry season.
The public, particularly the

local communities within or

near the protected areas should
be reminded to exercise extra
vigilance against the risk of forest fires as protected areas, including natural parks and wildlife sanctuaries, are considered
as the last remaining represen-

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the
heirs of Pedro Basinal and Felicitas Corbe, who died
on September 12, 1997 at San Antonio, Poblacion,
Nabua, Cam. Sur and on Nov. 21, 2005 at Calasgasan,
Daet, Cam. Norte, at the time of their death, left certain
parcels of land situated at Sta. Elena, Bula, Cam. Sur with
TCT No. 26880, 26882 and 26881; the parties agreed to
divide and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate
Extrajudicially; that for and in consideration of the sum of
One hundred Seventy-Eight thousand and Six hundred Fifty
Two (P178,652.00) pesos, receipt is hereby acknowledged
in full, the parties herein, do hereby convey by way of
Absolute Sale unto Marck Bendrick Dy Tecklo, his heirs
and assigns, that certain parcels of land; as acknowledged
before Notary Public Atty. Baby Juru Batan-Lugo, Doc. No.
555, Page No. III, Book No. XVI, Series of 2015.
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: April 10, 17 and 24, 2016
ADJUDICATION BY A SOLE HEIR WITH SALE
Notice is hereby given that Victoria Balayboa BadiolaBriones is the sole heir of Eufemia Balayboa, the only
child of Sps. JULIO BALAYBOA and LAZARA DELA
ROSA-BALAYBOA, who died on September 28, 1993,
December 21, 1955 and July 19, 1978 respectively at San
Nicolas, Baao, Cam. Sur, with no Last Will and Testament
and with no known debts, left a parcel of agricultural land;
that being the sole heir and for and in consideration of the
sum of Seventy Four thousand Nine hundred Seventy
(P79,970.00) pesos, receipt is hereby acknowledged, the
Heir do hereby Sell, Cede, Transfer and Convey by way of
Absolute Sale absolutely and unconditionally unto, Mikaela
Beatrice Dy Tecklo, her heirs, succesors and assigns, the
described property; as acknowledged before Notary Public
Atty. Baby Juru Batan-Lugo, Doc. No. 683, Page No. 137,
Book No. XVI, Series of 2015.
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: April 10, 17 and 24, 2016

ADJUDICATION BY A SOLE HEIR WITH SALE

Notice is hereby given that Victoria Balayboa BadiolaBriones is the sole heir of Eufemia Balayboa, the only
child of Sps. JULIO BALAYBOA and LAZARA DELA
ROSA-BALAYBOA, who died on September 28, 1993,
December 21, 1955 and July 19, 1978 respectively at San
Nicolas, Baao, Cam. Sur, with no Last Will and Testament
and with no known debts, left a parcel of agricultural land;
that being the sole heir and for and in consideration of
the sum of Sixty thousand (P60,000.00) pesos, receipt
is hereby acknowledged, the Heir do hereby Sell, Cede,
Transfer and Convey absolutely and unconditionally by
way of Absolute Sale unto, Dick Micholson Dy Tecklo, her
heirs, successors and assigns, the described property;
as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Baby Juru
Batan-Lugo, Doc. No. 624, Page No. 125, Book No. XVI,
Series of 2015.
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: April 10, 17 and 24, 2016

tatives of the countrys habitats

and ecosystems, he said.
At the same time, he also
appealed to campers and trekkers in protected areas to be
more responsible by exercising
caution when building bonfires and making sure these are
completely extinguished before
leaving the place.
According to Paje, even if
the responsibility to suppress
forest fires was already transferred to the Bureau of Fire
Protection, the Department
of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) provides
technical support to joint fire
fighting teams of BFP and other
government agencies, and volunteer groups.
He has also instructed his
regional directors to heighten
their coordination with concerned local government units
(LGUs) and peoples organizations to ensure the safety of
people and forest vegetation,

particularly in areas covered

by the governments National
Greening Program.
As of December 31, 2015,
around 1.3 million hectares
have been planted with various
species of forest trees and agroforestry crops under the NGP,
according to DENR report.
Paje also said he had coordinated with Director Renato Solidum of the Philippine Institute
of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS) following a report from DENR Region 11 Director Joselin Marcus Fragada
that sulfur deposit on Mt. Apo
may be causing the continuous
fire.
Fragada said the Philippine
Air Force has already used
crushed ice to stop the fire, but
to no avail.
The Philippines has a total
of 113 proclaimed protected areas, of which 84 are terrestrial
PAs with an area of 2.20 million
hectares.

FROM MY WINDOW . . .
Construct farm-to-market roads. * We are poised to pursue the
delivery of improved internet services. * We are committed to
tourism development that creates positive experience for local
people, local businesses and tourists themselves.
Representative Noli and Wimpy Fuentebella proposed an
alternative site in San Jose, Camarines Sur. This is due to a
vision that the Philippine National Railway will improve the railway
services by providing a bullet train that covers a three-hour train
ride from Naga City to Metro Manila. Apparently, it will impact on
the agricultural productivity of the province. Agriculture and food
security will be a major concern for the country, especially due to
the rapid industrial development of Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna,
Batangas, Rizal and Quezon).
In weighing these concerns, the expansion of Pili Airport may
be beneficial to travelers in the short term but not in the long run.
Hence, our legislators made a counter proposal.

SR. CITIZENS TO GET PENSION . . .

of bringing huge amount of
money during cash payout.
In Bicol, there are 89, 839
social pensioners. Out of this
number 31, 692 pensioners
will benefit from the door
to door delivery of the cash
grant which covers 49 local
government units (LGUs)
since the rest of the pensioners were paid direct by the
respective local government
units under fund transfer. An
amount of 3.1 million will
be the cost of service for the
servicing bank who in turn

RODEO . . .

AREJOLA . . .
egate to the First and Second
Philippine Assembly.
The ceremony is also in
support of Proclamation No.
968, s. 2015 signed on February 10, 2015 declaring April
of every year as National Literature Month or Buwan ng
Panitikan.

A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE . . .
survive the pressure of the presidency. She would have made a
strong president.
Mar Roxas, whose whole life he lives in the shelter of his
wealthy family, is too decent to play the rough and tumble game
of a leader of this ungovernable country. He may not be able to
match the ruthlessness of the forces of crime and corruption.
As an economist, however, with unsullied reputation, he could
ease the economic plight of the people, something which Duterte,
with his whole efforts directed against the lawless, cannot fully
pursue.
The country has to prosper. Its poorest citizen must have a
decent job and food on the table. It must have its golden years.
Grace Poe is too raw for a country facing enormous problems
that even a superman will find daunting. Her inexperience is a
big minus factor. But if she wins and uses the presidency to give
form and substance to the Filipino dream, she may find herself
adored like Frances Joan of Arc.
Jejomar Binay is hobbled by allegations of corruption and
unexplained wealth. Until now, he has not fully answered the
charges against him and his family. Without those accusations, he
could easily sail right into the doorsteps of the Palace by the Pasig.
But let us see if Binay can produce a miracle.
Each of the aspirants has virtues and each has vices. The
perfect leader is yet to come. But I will settle for one who will not
sell the country down the river.
Is that leader still in the shadows?

has the Banking Training Institute as conduit. The latter

will be responsible for the delivery of cash grant to the social pensioners for every successful delivery, the courier
will be paid P 100.00 each.
For the 2nd and 3rd quarter, 89, 839 social pensioners from 114 LGUs will be
receiving their cash grant at
this respective homes. There
is an allocation of 134, 758,
500 as a servicing fee. -eejerusalem

will include three new events

professional bull riding for
women, bronco riding and
team penning competition.
The event, the first of its
kind in the country, is held
annually and is in line with
the tourism program of RMI
and the Masbate government.

ADJUDICATION BY A SOLE HEIR WITH SALE

Notice is hereby given that Victoria Balayboa BadiolaBriones is the sole heir of Eufemia Balayboa, the only
child of Sps. JULIO BALAYBOA and LAZARA DELA
ROSA-BALAYBOA, who died on September 28, 1993,
December 21, 1955 and July 19, 1978 respectively at San
Nicolas, Baao, Cam. Sur, with no Last Will and Testament
and with no known debts, left a parcel of agricultural land;
that being the sole heir and for and in consideration of the
sum of Seventy Nine thousand (P79,000.00) pesos, receipt
is hereby acknowledged, the Heir do hereby Sell, Cede,
Transfer and Convey by way of Absolute Sale unto,Maricel
C. Dy Tecklo, her heirs, succesors and assigns, the
described property; as acknowledged before Notary Public
Atty. Baby Juru Batan-Lugo, Doc. No. 620, Page No. 124,
Book No. XVI, Series of 2015.
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: April 10, 17 and 24, 2016

ADJUDICATION BY A SOLE HEIR WITH SALE

Notice is hereby given that Victoria Balayboa BadiolaBriones is the sole heir of Eufemia Balayboa, the only
child of Sps. JULIO BALAYBOA and LAZARA DELA ROSABALAYBOA, who died on September 28, 1993, December
21, 1955 and July 19, 1978 respectively at San Nicolas,
Baao, Cam. Sur, with no Last Will and Testament and
with no known debts, left a parcel of agricultural land; that
being the sole heir and for and in consideration of the sum
of Seventy One hundred Eighteen thousand Six hundred
(P118, 600.00) pesos, receipt is hereby acknowledged,
the Heir do hereby Sell, Cede, Transfer and Convey by
way of Absolute Sale absolutely and unconditionally unto,
Maricel C. Dy Tecklo, her heirs, successors and assigns,
the described property; as acknowledged before Notary
Public Atty. Baby Juru Batan-Lugo, Doc. No. 622, Page
No. 125, Book No. XVI, Series of 2015.
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: April 10, 17 and 24, 2016

FOR MARCH
NAME OF DECEASED

DATE OF INTERMENT

GEROME LEE S. FORLAJE

FELISA M. CHAVEZ
CARLITO A. ABION
CLAUDETTE N. CERON
APOLLINE V. ABESA
DERICK IVANNE S. RODRIGUEZ
ALFREDO CANUEL
RODOLFO SY CHINGIOK
JUANA M. PABALLA-LEE
ZENAIDA FELIX
MANUEL BLANCAFLOR
INOCENCIO ARBOL
NORMA DACARA
SALVACION REBURIANO
VICENTE CAPISTRANO

MARCH 1, 2016
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MARCH 6, 2016
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BIKOL REPORTER

VACATION LOTS FOR SALE

AFFORDABLE AREAS FOR VACATION
HOMES ARE NOW ON SALE. LOCATED
ALONG PAVED NATIONAL ROAD TO
CAROLINA, NAGA CITY TOWARD MT.
ISAROG.
ONLY FIVE KMS. FROM CITY
PROPER.
LOTS MEASURE 700 SQ.M. EACH. YOU
CAN HAVE AMPLE AREA FOR ORCHARD,
FLOWER/VEGETABLE
GARDEN
OR
BACKYARD POULTRY.
CALL TONY ACYATAN (CP 0917 852 7391)
FOR DETAILS & DISCOUNTS.

Republic of the Philippines

LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE
Province of Camarines Sur
City of NAGA

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

CFN- 007-2016 CCE- 0044-2016

In compliance with the publication requirement
and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013
Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative
Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice
is hereby served to the public that EDELYN A. FRIAS has
filed with this Office, a Petition for Change of First Name
from EDWIN to EDELYN and correction of entry in
SEX from MALE to FEMALEin the certificate of live
birth of Edwin Alcantara Frias and whose parents are
Eduardo Frias and Erlinda Alcantara.
Any person adversely affected by said petition may
file his written opposition with this office not later than
May 2, 2016.

(Sgd.) ALEXANDER CAYETANO


City Civil Registrar
BIKOL REPORTER
Published: April 10 & 17, 2016

POST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Fely P. Bonggao hosted a post-birthday celebration at her residence at Modern Village, Pili Cam. Sur on April 3, 2016 for her 20
batchmates of the University of Nueva Caceres High School Class 1968 which included Ricardo Agrito, Ernesto Sancho, Ruben
Babar, Ricardo Abrera, William Pascual, Enrico Tosoc, Doming Sto. Tomas, Benjamin Corpus, Manny Bonot, Zeny Falcon, Eva
Macaraig, Mely Pelonio, Erlinda Vargas, Conching Baldesco, Claudette Borromeo, Nelia Cataneo, Marilou Reyes, Cecil Blacer,
Grace Duran and Cynthia Madera. The host reminds the group for the early preparation of their forthcoming Golden Jubilee
Reunion on April 20, 2018.

NAGA IN ELITE 'NEXT WAVE' CITIES LIST . . .

revenue and employment of
the countrys IT-BPM industry.
Based on an assessment
two years ago, Reyes said the
contribution of next wave cities account only to 22 percent
of the total IT-BPM industry,
with the larger portion coming
from Metro Cebu and Metro
Manila.
The technical working
group which evaluated and
identified the 10 next wave
cities is composed of IBPAP,
the Department of Science
and
Technology-Information and Communications
Technology Office, and the
Leechiu Property Consultants
(LPC).
The idea is to spread out
development of the industry
so it can further drive the local economy, Reyes said.
The economic turmoil
in the Western countries and
China has spelled greater
need to move business operations here in the Philippines
where there is a large pool
of talent and where its costefficient. The IT-BPM industry will see sustained growth
in the coming years and thats
why industry players now

BICOL DRUG . . .
Contact No.:

Allan - 0921-999-8888
Fely - 0918-628-7818

ficking as well as the rehabilitation of drug dependents

when he joins the 17th Congress.
Lagman made this commitment as he noted the increase in substance abuse in
the First District of Albay.
Shabu, the poor mans cocaine is the drug of choice in
the country, he noted.
Lagman underscored that
drug addiction is reversible
with proper treatment and rehabilitation.
He also said that the campaign against the drug menace
consists of drug prevention
and rehabilitation of drug dependents.
It is for this reason that
Lagman included in his
15-point legislative agenda
the effective combat against
drug menace and criminality.
-PNA

move to the provinces where

theres great potential, LPC
chief executive officer David
Leechiu said.
Aside from the 10 next
wave cities, 10 more locations
were identified as new emerging cities.
The emerging cities are
Balanga City, Batangas City,
Iriga City, Laoag City, Legazpi City, Puerto Princesa
City, Roxas City, Tarlac City,
Tuguegarao City, and Zam-

boanga City.
These have the potential
and have the foundation to
become future next wave cities. We are hoping that after
two years they will move up,
IBPAP CEO and president Jomari Mercado said.
Meanwhile, Davao City
and Iloilo City have been elevated to the status of centers
of excellence for IT-BPM
operations, joining Metro
Manila, Metro Cebu, Metro

Clark, and Bacolod City as

the established and high density locations.
One of the reasons why
we come up with this list is to
provide locators and investors
a shortlist so they dont have
to spend money, extra time
and effort to do due diligence
of which cities should they go
to. So if theres an investor
that says I want to expand outside Metro Manila, they dont
have to do the work, weve
done the work for you. Heres
the top 10, Mercado said.

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cities list
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BICOL, THE PHILIPPINES

APRIL 10-16, 2016 P5.00

BEATING THE SUMMER HEAT

MANILA Naga City

is now officially one of the
countrys 10 Next Wave
cities, the first in Bicol, in
the field of information
technology and business
process management (ITBPM).

The other good news is

that the other Bicol cities of
Iriga and Legazpi are also fast
catching up as emerging locations for the rising IT-BPM
industry.
The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines

JMTS/JOVIVILLAREAL/RBMJR/MMEC

This enticing cove at the Caramoan Peninsula along with this private shore on Matukad Island serves as the perfect getaway to soak in the summer
sun while gentle, cool waters lap the shores. The provincial government has consistently promoted the Caramoan Peninsula as an alternative to the
usual beaches in the country and by far, many foreign visitors have enjoyed its rustic yet natural amenities that are the best antidotes to stress and
the searing heat of El Nio.

(IBPAP) has identified a new

set of areas outside Metro Manila and Metro Cebu to serve
as the countrys next IT-BPM
hubs.
Called the 10 next wave
cities, these areas are seen as
locations that will best enable
and support the continued
growth of the countrys booming IT-BPM sector.
The cities, aside from
Naga, are Baguio, Cagayan
De Oro, Dagupan, Dasmarias, Dumaguete, Lipa, Malolos, Sta. Rosa in Laguna, and
Taytay in Rizal.
IBPAP said these sites
emerged as the top locations
for local and international
IT-BPM players based on assessments of 42 cities last
year on indicators reflecting
talent availability, presence of
infrastructure, good business
environment, and cost competitiveness.
All these are factored in
to evaluate a citys ability to
enable and support the entry
and growth of IT-BPM companies in its area, the IBPAP
said.
IBPAP chairman Danilo
Sebastian Reyes said the next
wave cities are expected to
contribute 40 percent to total
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