BPO Company To Venture in Naga: Regional Exponent For Progress
BPO Company To Venture in Naga: Regional Exponent For Progress
BPO Company To Venture in Naga: Regional Exponent For Progress
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OPLAN BAKLAS
Jessel Basanta
marpuri had already been delivered in the province and in their custody. They are expecting 76 more as reserves should these PCOS breakdown during the election day.
CENRO Marlon Francia (extreme right) of Legazpi City, Oplan Baklas team leader surveys illegally posted campaign materials along major thoroughfares. The joint task force composed of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) DENR, Phil. National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Phil. Air Force Tactical Operations Group 5 manages to dismantle heaps of campaign materials which violate Presidential Decree 953 and Republic Act 9006 or the Fair Election Act.
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opinion
may 5, 2013
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Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATAN
the Bureau. All requests for official information or documents from BIR by government agencies, or by private entities shall be directly addressed to the Commissioner. Similarly, all responses thereto must be coursed through the BIR boss. Any Illegal or Unauthorized Disclosure/Divulgence of Official or Confidential Info or failure to maintain the Integrity and Security of Official Documents and Info both constitute grave offense punishable under the BIR Code of Conduct. TRENDING: With the full-scale campaign of the President in favor of his senatorial team it appears that the P-Noy Team is poised to get at least nine winners. Still fighting to get into the winning column are Senate returnees Jun Magsaysay (son of the most revered president Magsaysay is my Guy) and Jamby Madrigal, and Riza Hontiveros. UNAs Binay and JV have the brightest chances followed by reelectionist Honasan, then Zubiri and Jack Enrile.
The result of the senatorial race hinges on the performance (and endorsements) of the winning local candidates. There are provinces, cities and towns where the incumbents (or relatives) are unopposed. That situation is a big plus to the senatorial candidates of the same party assuming that the winning incumbents have commanded their campaigners to support allied senators. The scenario spells trouble for the independents. VOTE-BUYING: Eleven days before election date there are no indications as yet that vote-buying may become massive. But the politicians know by experience that the few votes available for sale might spell the difference between winning or losing. Those who are selling are immorally selling their souls for a few measly pesos. Let us remember that politicians who are prone to vote-buying will surely recoup their investment through graft and corruption! For incumbent candidates, voters must look at their performance records, like programs accomplished or legislations approved. In Lucena City a returning councilor was the most productive legislator of his time. He printed his authored resolutions into a compendium for everyone to read. His name: Councilor BENITO J BRIZUELA. My family and associates will vote for him 100%. WISDOM: The deeper our roots in the soil of service, the more abundant fruit on the tree of leadership.
Political Speculations, Pres. Aquino in CS again & Kris Aquino may not vote straight Team P-Noy
I believe retired Archbishop Oscar Cruz who publicly revealed recently that he learned from a reliable source that presidential sister, Kris Aquino, will run for Vice President in the 2016 election. This may be the reason why all of a sudden, Kris is endorsing candidates in the different parts of the country. She is seemingly making preparation to have leaders in different places from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Mega Star Sharon Cuneta is also doing the same because her husband would also like to run for Vice President but may be asked to run for Senator and be the Senate President. The May 13, 2013 is indeed a prelude to the 2016 presidential election. That is why even if he does not need to do so personally, President Benigno S. Aquino is campaigning all over the country for the Liberal Partys candidates especially the Team P-Noy for senators. I guess, if Cynthia Villar wins, her husband Senator Manny Villar will run again for President to redeem himself from the C-5 road fiasco. He might think
from my window
nenita fuentebella-peones
that the people have already forgiven him. NP Senator Villar may run with Senator Bongbong Marcos as his running mate. Vice President Jejomar Binay will run for President as he said so long time ago and I guess he may have either Senator Jinggoy Estrada or Chiz Escudero as his running mate. Lakas may also field Senator Bong Revilla for President. His party can just choose his running mate depending on the result of the election. This election is very important for the
present and the future of the country. Let us study who of all the candidates in the national and local level can best serve the interest and well-being of the people by looking at their qualifications, accomplishments in their homeground, performance in Congress and their character. Newcomers can also present their credentials and personal records. ***** For the second time, President Noynoy Aquino is here in the province to campaign for the Liberal Partys candidates. We cant blame him. Camarines Sur is composed of 33 municipalities and two cities and there is only one mayor who is from the Liberal Party. That is Naga Citys Mayor John Bongat. The Liberal Partys candidate for Governor is Atty. Anselmo Cadiz. But why are the Liberal Partys candidates for Congressman in the 5th district (Rinconada), Cong. Fortuno and Aga Muhlach in the 4th district (Partido) not supporting Atty. Cadiz? They are
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A Question of privilege
salvador d. flor
Lee G. Dullesco II
America has in abundance in its bosom. Those who believe that there has been an improvement in the quality of our politicos may be in for disappointment. The common perception is that there is little or no improvement at all in their stock. I hope I am wrong. So, what does it mean? It means that with the deteriorating quality of our
elected public officials, public service will likewise deteriorate. Amen. The losers will be you and me and the whole country. Right now, this land is seemingly lying prostrate on the ground. The plight of the so-called run-away OFWs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and right here at home, the death of four dumpsite workers in Metro Manila buried by tons of stinking garbage, clearly illustrate the suffering of our people. I think it is only in poor countries like the Philippines where you can feast your eyes on such tragedy. The four workers were part of villages surrounding the dumpsite, making a living collecting garbage. Years ago, the world was shocked by reports of several families buried by a landslide at a dumpsite in Payatas. The picture was brought into the living rooms of people outside the country by
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Pres. Aquino
NAGA CITY - President Benigno S. Aquino III led the inauguration Friday May 3 of the newly upgraded Naga City Hospital for the health care needs of the poor Naguenos. Sa pagbalik natin dito sa Naga, hatid natin ang isa na namang magandang balitang bunga ng ating bayanihan at pagpiling iangat ang kapwa ---ang mas pinaunlad na Naga City Hospital, the President said in his message during the inauguration. Iisa ang diwa ng ating mga programang pangkalusugan: binibigyang-lakas natin ang ating mamamayan para maiangat, hindi lamang
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Students are like fires waiting to be lit. This was how Aloysius Francis Bresnan, 16, began his winning oration at the very first Voice of Asia international speech competition held on April 17 at the Emilio Aguinaldo College auditorium in Taft Avenue in Manila. His words rang true when he shone the brightest among five other contenders from around the continent, taking home the grand prize and the honor of being the very first champion of the Voice of Asia. The Naga City native proudly represented the Philippines alongside finalists Frinsen Johnny Hutagalung of Indonesia; Feras Abdulrahman Al Anazi for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Dzung Hoang of Vietnam; Ye Eun Park of South Korea; and Liu Hui Tse of Taiwan. The Voice of Asia is the first of its kind speech competition in the country that opened to high school students nationwide late last year. The national finals were held on March 19 also at the EAC auditorium. Bresnan competed with 19 other talented orators from different schools all over the Philippines before earning the privilege of representing the country on Wednesday. As champion, Bresnan took home a cash prize of $500 and full scholarship for a dual degree program from the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) and The Manila Times College (TMTC). Meanwhile, South Koreas Park finished second, while Taiwans Tse landed third place. Both finalists also won cash prizes and full scholarships from EAC and TMTC as
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She bags gravel and sand, shovels cement, mixes, pours, and spreads concrete. She smoothens and finishes freshly poured cement -- a whole new experience for a woman who persists despite lifes difficulties. Five months have passed since the day her husband abandoned them without any word. She now assumes the full parental responsibility over her sons performing both the roles of a mother and a father. Pangarap ko para sa aking mga anak na makatapos ng pagaaral. Hanggat kaya, ikakayod ko para sa kanila [I only wish my children would finish their studies. For as long as I can, I will do it for them]. This was the emotional utterance of Rose Oximar, a mother of two, who shares the same dream just like any mother would do. She earns a living by salvaging garbage in their community. On average, she earns P300 a week which is enough to buy them rice. However, she was forced to try a construction job and was accepted as a paid laborer in their community. Nagtanong ako kung pwede pumasok at tinanggap naman ako. Dagdag naman kasi yun sa kikitain. [I inquired if I could apply and I was accepted. It will be an additional earning], she said. She provides any form assistance whenever the mason asks for her help and gets paid with P300 daily which is better than collecting and selling trash. Alas singko gising na ako para magigib ng tubig. Nagluluto na rin ako para sa buong araw kasi iiwan ko na ang mga anak ko para makapagtrabaho. [I wake up at five in
the morning to fetch water. I cook all the meals for the day because I will leave my children for work] A mothers love does not end in preparing and cooking the dishes, washing clothes, tidying up the house, looking after the kids and performing other household chores. It entails a greater fortitude when traversing difficult situations. Kahit anong trabaho pinapasok ko mabuhay lang ang dalawa kong anak kasi wala naman akong ibang maasahan [I will apply to any type of work just to support my kids because theres no other person whom I can rely],she said. Though her engagement in the construction is temporary, she was very thankful for it. Malaki ang tulong nito sa amin kasi wala akong ibang trabaho kundi ang pagbabasura tsaka lumayas ang aking asawa [It is a big help for us because the only work I know is to make money out of garbage and my husband left us], Rose said. On the other hand, being part of the people in making a long time dream come true is monumental for her. The construction of their health center
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well. After the three-hour competition, The Sunday Times Magazine (STM) interviewed the triumphant Bresnan who, with his newfound voice, shared his experiences in the competition, his opinions on the education system, and his dreams for the future. A major win Confident on stage, and more importantly, with his answers to a myriad of questions, it was as if the Voice of Asia was not Bresnans first experienceand victoryin a public speaking competition. It was indeed a surprise to discover that this is even the very first time he competed in anything outside his school. A senior at St. Joseph School in Naga City when he joined Voice of Asia, Bresnanwho is now an incoming college freshmanadmitted that the only contests similar to public speaking he joined at school were debates. Moreover, his initial exposures to public speaking only took place as host of several campus events. As a senior, they pick me to emcee programs from English Day to intramurals, Bresnan revealed. He admitted, however, that he is the most talkative member of the Bresnan household. My mom remembers that when I was four-year-old, I hosted my own birthday party. And I just kept on talking even when my guests were trying to break the piata. I was just like a commentator. So I guess you can say that I was a speaker from a very young age. Never did he dream, however, that he would best 19 gifted Filipino speakers from 11 different regions many years later, as well as five Asian con-
inner chess
by j. henry danican
may 5, 2013
5 BFAR selects scholars ATI regional training complex soon to rise in Pili
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LEGAZPI CITY -Screening for the college scholarship program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Bicol has drawn a total of 132 examinees from the six provinces of Bicol. BFAR Bicol regional director Dennis del Socorro said the competitive examination intends to select qualified children of small-scale fisher folks who want to pursue and finish higher education. Del Socorro said examinees in the recent 7th Nationwide Competitive Examination for Fisheries Scholarship Program Fisherfolk Children Educational Grant (FCEG) included 53 from Camarines Sur, 37 - Albay,
del socorro 24 - Sorsogon, 10 - Camarines Norte, 5 - Catanduanes, and 3 - Masbate. He explained that top ten placers in the screening will may enrol in any state college or university in Bicol offering fisheries courses.
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Pili, Camarines Sur - The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), the extension and training arm of the Department of Agriculture will soon have its own office and regional training complex at the diversion road at Barangay San Agustin of this municipality. The ceremonial ground breaking ceremonies was held onsite on April 16th and graced by Dr. Asterio P. Saliot, ATI national director together with the other ATI center directors from the different regions of the country, DA staff and local officials. The site is part of the DAs regional nursery and is only about 500 meters away from the DA regional office. The DA through former regional executive director Jose V. Dayao and with the concurrence of secretary Proceso J. Alcala has approved the request of ATI through its center director, Efren C. Sabularse to utilize a portion of the vacant lot adjacent to the regional nursery for their center. The memorandum of agreement signed by then DA regional executive director Dr. Jose V. Dayao and ATI director Saliot on June 18, 2012 stipulates that the DA has allowed the use of the lot at no cost for an initial period of ten 10) years , subject to renewal for same or longer term but not to exceed twenty
years in every renewal. According to Dir. Saliot, the one-storey building to be constructed on the site will not only serve as an office but a learning venue, training site and on-farm tourism. He explained that part of the vision Agri-tecture of ATI is to transform farms into farm tourism. Sabularse related that the first regional ATI center in Bicol was housed in 1989 inside the Camarines Sur State Agricultural College CSSAC (now Central Bicol State Agricultural University
) while the farmers training center was cons-tructed at the compound of Bicol College of Agriculture and Fisheries in Guinobatan, Albay. In 2004, with the merger of ATI and the farmers training center, the ATI office and personnel were transferred to BUCAF. But of late BUCAF has notified ATI that it would be using the building it has for its own development plan thus, the need to transfer to a new site. Saliot and Sabularse were joined by Pili Mayor Tomas P. Bongalonta, assis-
tant center director Danilo D. Ochoa, Nena P. Adupe, DA Agriculture Program Coordinating Officer for Camarines Sur and the president of ATI Managers Association (ATIMA) in the ceremonial sealing and lowering of the time cap-sule containing memorabilia such as a newspaper issue for the day, copy of the building plan, the MOA and the notice to proceed. Construction will commence a day after the ground breaking and is expected to be finished within a period of two (2) years. - Emily B. Bordado
Agricultural Training Center (ATI) Director Asterio P. Saliot (in checkered polo) leads the lowering of the time capsule during the on-site groundbreaking ceremonies for the new ATI Training Complex cum office to rise at the DA regional nursery compound at San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur. He is assisted by Pili Mayor Tomas Bongalonta and barangay captain Oscar Felina.
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Business District (CBD) II at Barangay Trianggulo here and will be IBMs first extension site outside of Metro Manila. Mayor John Bongat of this city said when completed and operations commenced for this BPO venture, it spells job opportunities for the Nagueos and job seekers in its neighboring towns. This city was chosen among the 15 other cities considered for putting up the venture. And, We are grateful for this opportunity that will not only bring employment to the locals but also business prospects to a lot of our entrepreneurs and businessmen, Bongat said. Inaugurated on the 2nd week of April, the building will occupy the 12,000square meter lot that formerly served as the UV Van Express and jeep terminal, now also declared among areas of Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as it endeavors to promote a globally competitive, sustainable business environment and provide employment to Filipinos in various parts of the country. IBM-GPS, through a resolution passed by the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on March 26, will enjoy incentives such as tax holiday alongside with its declaration as the PEZA Information Technology Park/ Center. IBM-GPS is a multinational IBM corporation with corporate headquarters in New York. It employs almost 4,000 employees based in different parts of the globe. It also endeavors to assist the government in ensuring that services are delivered effectively through efficient management of the economic zones and focusing on a upbeat developmental programs in tune with the development plans of the Aquino administration. -Analiza S. Macatangay
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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the named individuals are the surviving heirs of the late FELISA L. SIGUENZA, who died on August 4, 2012 at Naga City with no known debts or obligations against the estate; whereas at the time of her death, she left her conjugal share in the lot with OCT No. 7062 ; that the parties all of legal age and with full capacity to contract agree to divide and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate in the form and manner as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate; as acknowledge before Notary Public Attorney Alfredo F. Velasco Jr., Doc. No. 44, Page No. 5, Book No. I, Series of 2013.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5, 12 and 19, 2013
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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the sole and only heirs of the decedent JAY S. LEE, who died on July 22, 2001 at Naga City; with no known debts or obligations against the estate; whereas at the time of his death, he left his conjugal share in the lots with TCT No. 27970 and TCT No. 27971, all in Naga City; that the parties all of legal age and with full capacity to contract agree to divide and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate pro indiviso in equal shares; as acknowledge before Notary Public Attorney Alfredo F. Velasco Jr., Doc. No. 231, Page No. 47, Book No. I, Series of 2012.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5, 12 and 19, 2013
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY-V Legazpi City RE: Application for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a liner service in the operation of vessel in the applied route for the carriage of passenger/cargo to charge deregulated rates and to operate under a deregulated schedule of trips pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised-Implementing Rules and Regulations. CAROLYN C. CHAVEZ Applicant. x----------------------x Case No. LMRO 12-040
This refers to the application for issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate the vessel in its route, under the following sailing frequency, schedule of trips and rates: For Liner Operation Name of Ship/s Service/s offered/to be offered MBca "CAROL" Passenger/Cargo Route/s to be served Sitio Talisay, Dolo, San Jose, CamSur - Poblacion, Guijalo, CamSur and vice versa Sailing Frequency(ies)/Schedule DEPARTURE ARRIVAL Port Day Time Port Day Time Sitio Talisay, Dolo, San Jose, CamSur Daily 5:30 AM Poblacion, Guijalo, CamSur Daily 7:30 AM Poblacion, Guijalo, CamSur Daily 8:30 AM Sitio Talisay, Dolo, San Jose, CamSur Daily 4:30 AM Schedule of Rates (Per Link) Passage Rates LINKS Type of From To Accommodation/Class Rate Sitio Talisay, Dolo, San Jose, CamSur Poblacion, Guijalo, CamSur 3rd Class P120.00 (Regular) Poblacion, Guijalo, CamSur Sitio Talisay, Dolo, San Jose, CamSur 3rd Class 120.00 (Regular) All Links 3rd Class 20% disc. - Sr. Citizen All Links 3rd Class 20% disc.-Student All Links 3rd Class 50% disc.-Child 3-11 y.o. Cargo Rates LINKS Unit of From To Type of Cargo Measure Rate / Unit Sitio Talisay, Dolo, San Jose, CamSur Poblacion, Guijalo, CamSur Cement Bag P25.00 Gen. Merchandise Box 25.00 Rice Sack 25.00 Drinks Case 20.00 Appliance Unit 20% of the Declared Value Hardware Materials Piece 5.00 Poblacion, Guijalo, CamSur Sitio Talisay, Dolo, San Jose Copra Kilo 1.00 CamSur Fresh Fish Box 70.00 The Applicant shall cause the publication of this Order once in any of the five (5) major newspapers of national circulation in the Philippines or in a newspaper of local circulation, as applicable. The Applicant shall likewise simultaneously cause the posting of this Order in a conspicuous place at the affected ports, ships, Applicant's premises, passenger terminal/s and ticketing offices, as applicable. The Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a summary proceeding to be conducted on 24 May 2013, Friday at 2:30 PM at the Hearing Room, Maritime Industry Authority-V, 2nd Floor RCBC Bldg. Rizal St., Legazpi City, which is within seven (7) days from the date of publication/posting. The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE), afterwhich, the application is deemed submitted for resolution/decision. WITNESS the Officer-in-Charge, Atty. NICASIO A. CONTI this 24th day of April 2013, Legazpi City, Philippines. BY AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD: (Sgd.) LUCITA TUAZON MADARANG Regional Director BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5, 2013
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through Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehnsive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) project implemented through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), was an answer to Rose and their communitys need of an accessible health facility. Maalala ko na nadiyan ako nung tinatayo ang aming health center [I will remember the time I was there during the construction of our health center], she added. Kalahi-CIDSS is a community-driven development (CDD) project in the Philippines which strongly advocates the involvement of local communities in the design and implementation of development projects to address the issue of poverty in the country. It aims to improve local governance by employing the participation of the people in the communities in the development process. Kalahi-CIDSS advocates the participation of women and other marginalized sector by involving and capacitating them in its activities.
Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the sole heirs of the late GAVINA PENOLIO-NAGUNA, who died a widow on February 14, 1982 at Nabua, Camarines Sur, with no known debts or obligations chargeable against her estate; whereas at the time of her death left a parcel of land situated at Antipolo Old, Nabua, Camarines Sur; and the heirs entitled to and have the right to succeed to the described property by intestate succession and by right of representation, adjudicate unto themselves the described property; that for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php100,000.00) in hand paid in cash by Sps. Primo S. Bucad and Sofia Juserhine I. Bucad, the heirs do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY unto said spouses, their heirs and assigns the described property, as acknowledge before Notary Public Attorney Julito M. Sernal, Doc. No. 1515, Page No. 3, Book No. IV, Series of 2013.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5, 12 and 19, 2013
Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province: Camarines Sur City/Municipality: Libmanan
COMELEC all. . .
interruption or brownout especially during the canvassing of votes. There are also stand-by generators in polling precincts to ensure that brownouts will not hamper the ongoing poll. Members of the local media who were not able to get their accreditation, will have a limited opportunity to enter polling precincts and offices but are not barred from covering the said event. Accredited members of the media have more access to news sources and stories but it does not mean that those who were not able to secure one, will not be able to cover. We just have to remember a few things like taking photos or videos of the ballots, Marpuri added. As for the signal jammers during the canvassing of votes and its subsequent release, Marpuri said the Comelec is now doing the necessary precautions and have alerted the Bureau of Customs in Manila to be specifically watchful of said gadgets. He also allayed fears that the jammers can create a significant damage to the election results, clarifying that the jammers can delay the sending of results but it can not tamper the outcome of the said political exercise. Analiza S. Macatangay
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DENR Regional Executive Director Gilbert C. Gonzales (speaking, extreme left) considers the co-management approach a way to make forests available on a more sustained basis. Land Evaluation Party of the Forest Management Service takes on a new task of promoting forest land use planning to LGUs. (Photo by: A.G. Macasinag, Jr.)
tirona NAGA CITY -- Differentiated from the White and Purple Votes, here comes the Catholic Vote which is choosing candidates using Catholic lens other than ideological one. Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona, author of the 74-page booklet entitled The Catholic Vote, Top 30 Questions launched Wednesday here, explained that from the contents of the booklet come the ideals and concepts of the Catholic teachings and experiences. Tirona acknowledged that the booklet could serve as a manual for group discussion in the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) in its continuing education activities. He said the contents of the booklet must be reflected upon even though reflection may open Pandoras Box in order to confront and know oneself. The booklet is a three-part thematic reflection On the Catholic Life, On the Catholic Vote and On Catholic Public Square. Tirona enjoined the Catholics to embrace, practice and spread the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, which includes the renunciation of abortion, contraception, same-sex marriages, and euthanasia. He talked about a Catholic Heart that endures pain not for its own sake but for
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Former drug lair . . .
while their husbands are working. We have specifically designed the livelihood project for those mothers who are left at home. At least they have a chance to earn something while at home. For each boneless bangus, they will have P5 each. The more boneless bangus that they can produce, the more earnings that they can have, Guialani said in an interview. Aside from the aforementioned project, Guialani is also encouraging mothers to put up a backyard garden where different vegetables can be planted. Guialani said that he has already spoken to the local officials of DepEd here and requested for their assistance in helping the mothers put up a backyard garden. Located at the university belt area, the produce of the mothers can be sold to teachers in adjacent schools and universities. Keeping them busy and giving their hands something to work on will take their attention away from selling illegal drugs. The root of engaging in the illegal drug trade is somehow rooted in
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their inability to look for decent sources of living. I hope that this project will be the start of these positive changes, Guialani added. Sitio Sagrada Familia located in Peafrancia Avenue, Naga City, known before as Isla Sison was notorious as a place for illegal drugs vending. In the past, the said sitio has been a regular subject of police entrapment and buy bust operations. Guialani, together with the city government of Naga is bent on removing the harsh tag and make the best changes to convert it into a better community. Meanwhile, Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Chairman Dante Jimenez will donate one computer set at the NCPO extension office.
a question of privilege . . .
television In a study of marginalized residents of Legazpi City conducted by Bicol College in Daraga, Albay, almost 80 per cent of those surveyed said that those whom they had installed in office did not do anything beneficial for them. The respondents were senior citizens, slumdwellers, fishermen and laborers. They attributed their plight to their public officials who, they said, had betrayed and abandoned them. There is the hope, however, that things will brighten up the coming polls may produce men and women of sterling qualities, those whom we have devoutly longed for all these years. That is our peoples saving grace. Even if the night is pitch dark, they wont give up hope. That hope sustained our people during the four brutal years of the Japanese Occupation and the 20 years of Marcos dictatorship. This stubborn character is what we need to keep the country from sinking despite the presence of todays brand of politicos.
Aquino inaugurates . . .
tered household beneficiaries under the program. Today, more than 3.9 million households are benefiting from the program. More and more Filipinos are also being covered by the expanded coverage of the governments universal health care program. The President noted that more enhanced medical professional services are also being given to the less fortunate Filipinos. The government has so far deployed more than 50,500 nurses in different parts of the country under the DOHs RN Heals Program, the President said. The Naga City Hospital is a non-profit, service oriented institution catering to the health care needs of poor Naguenos. Licensed to operate as a primary hospital, the Naga City Hospital has a bed capacity of 16 but actually implementing 29 beds. There are 10 beds for medicine, 10 for pediatrics, four for obstetrics, two for isolation room and three for infirmary. A primary hospital, Naga City Hospitals services are limited to providing firsthand contact emergency cases and confinement for simple cases. The Naga City Hospital upgrading under the new DOH classification minimizes referrals to other tertiary hospitals in the medical management of tertiary medical cases. With the upgrade, the hospital could now provide wider laboratory services for more patients requiring diagnostic examinations. As BEMONC (Basic Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care) hospital, the Naga City Hospital is now a referral hospital for emergency medical neonatal and obstetrical care cases. Among those who attended the inauguration were Interior and local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas, Transportation and Communication Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and Health Secretary Enrique Ona. - PND
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supporting the Nacionalista Partys candidate Migs Villafuerte for Governor? Why are they not following President Aquino on this matter? ***** It was reported in the Philippine Daily Inquirer dated May 3, 2013 that the Yellow Ribbon Movement and People Power Volunteers for Reborn have tapped not only the presidential sister, Kris Aquino, but also Sharon Cuneta (wife of Sen. Francis Pangilinan) and Dingdong Dantes for its four day tour provinces Rock the Vote to support President Aquinos Team P-Noy slate, especially Bam Aquino and Risa Hontiveros. The headline of this news report says: Kris hints she may not vote straight Team P-Noy. Well, we are of the same thinking. I will vote for independent-minded Senators to keep democracy alive and in order to have a check and balance system in the government as provided in the Constitution. Ill vote for a mixed ticket. Kris may have another reason but we are the same in not voting for a straight ticket. ***** I do not believe that endorsement of actors and actresses can make a congressional candidate win in an election because the voters are intelligent. The Fuentebellas had been winning without any endorsement of actors and actresses because the people are satisfied with their accomplishments that serve them. Actors and actresses are crowd-getters. They entertain. But after their performances, they go away and the people are left to themselves. It does not guarantee that their audience will become their political followers. I recall, so many actors and actresses came to endorse the candidacy of presidential candidate Manny Villar, here upon invitation of Gov. L-Ray Villafuerte, but Villar lost here in the province. Remember the group of Willie Revillame together with many entertainers? He was even endorsed by Dolphy and others. I wish the actor and actresses that will endorse Aga Muhlach in the 4th district wil tell what is his educational attainment, his plans and programs and track record. They should not equate him with successful actors like Vilma Santos because she has her husband Senator Ralph Recto and at least she finished high school. Senators Bong Revilla and Lito Lapid has been elected Provincial Governors before aspiring to be a law-maker.
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For God so love the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. - John 3:16
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1. NENA A. IMPERIAL April 2, 2013 2. FRANKLIN N. DINEROS April 6, 2013 3. ROBERTO R. REBURIANO April 8, 2013 4. CARLOS R. REGOSADO April 7, 2013 5. PAULA S. AGOMAA April 7, 2013 6. ADELINA B. LLAGAS April 10, 2013 7. MILAGROS M. LLORIN April 14, 2013 8. CONRADA P. BORROMEO April 21, 2013 9. LUCILLE P. GARZA April 23, 2013 10. JEMINA L. BONGAY April 25, 2013
may 5, 2013
Aloysius Francis Bernan . . .
how much I love public speaking, my path might change a little bit. I might not just be a regular doctor anymore, but maybe, I can also go into motivational speaking on the side. Bresnan thought about this because he also realized the power of public speaking in inspiring people and effecting change. I think if we can be courageous enough, teenagers like us can to stand up and talk about [societal] issues that affect us. And when others youths see us, just like they did in Voice of Asia, they might be inspired to voice out their own opinions and be heard on the things that are important to them. He expressed hope that the next Voice of Asia competition will be bigger and will encourage more high school students to be involved in discussing the very issues that affect them. Bresnan bytes With youth and education as the theme for the first Voice of Asia competition, Bresnan and the other finalists were asked such questions as, Does the Internet makes teachers unnecessary?; Should Asian students read more Asian books rather than European books? Who is more effective in making you learn, a teacher who lectures through the whole class all the time or a teacher who works with you individually? One very interesting question that came Bresnans way was, Should students be forced to compete in at least one sport? While schools generally encourage physical activities among students, he bravely answered in the negative and took the stand that sports should never be enforced on the youth. He added that mandating a student to go into something that does not interest him will simply make him feel inadequate. It will not help them, he stressed. Students should be able to pursue instead what they want, be it the arts, sports or academics. For this interview, Brenan took the opportunity to share his opinion on the new K-to-12 education program initiated by Education Secretary Brother Armin Luistro. While it will no longer affect him, he disclosed that he agrees with the new framework. I have read a lot about it. And I am for it because we are the only country in Asia that is not following that program, he explained. So I believe that we should have it not only to make students globally competitive but also to give Filipino students the opportunity
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to study in other countries with the same kind of educational system. He further lauded the twoyear senior high school component of K to 12, which is equivalent to a two-year college course. This will benefit many Filipinos who urgently need jobs because they can go to work right away. He is grateful for being able to share his thoughts on the state of Philippine education
through the Voice of Asia. I think education is important because it is the best tool that you can have to make a change in our society. Its not about knowing a lot of things but its about how you apply those things and make the world a better place. _________________
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We are #1 -- again!
Bagging the biggest audience sharing of 53.53%, 99.1 Love Radio was once again proclaimed as the #1 FM Radio Station in Naga City, Camarines Sur by Kantar Media through a survey conducted last January 2013. 99.1 Love Radio clearly defeated DWAC (93.5 MOR For Life) with only 13.18% audience sharing; DWBQ (106.3 Energy FM), 10.49 % and 8 other FM stations. In two consecutive years, the team, under the leadership of Jose M. Cheung, Station Manager, together with the Production Team-Romar B. Vasquez (Chris Tsuper-Production Supervisor), Hyacinth M. Cabal (Nicole Hyala), Cirlo T. Nuyles (former Rico Panyero),Sandy C. Bicaldo (Sexy Terry) and Josephine A. Martinez (Kristine Dera), Editha Cristina Ora-a Hidalgo, Station Admin/Accountant; Wilfredo A. Prevosa, Chief Technician; Rustom C. Esperon, Technician, and the maintained its post, being the Official Over-all #1 FM Radio station in Naga City since 2011 survey conducted by AC Nielsen. (HYACINTH M.
CABAL aka NIKOLE HYALA)
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