Vol. 20, No. 25 - June 22 - 28, 2015 by Pahayagang BALIKAS

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Tanauan City sets BPC’s 2015 Annual Training sight on Philippine Program focuses on formulating the Club Vision Quality Award >>>NEWS....P/2

>>>F.E.S.T....P/8 FILE Photo of MV Starlite Juno taken during its maiden voyage to the Port of Balanacan, Marinduque early this month.

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JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

MALUWALHATING nakaligtas sa kapahamakan ang 40 pasahero ng isang fastcraft vessel na sumadsad sa karagatang sakop ng bayan ng Balanacan, islang-Lalawigan ng Marinduque nitong Sabado ng hapon. Sa ulat na nakalap ng Balikas News Team, sumadsad ang fastcraft na M/V Starlite Juno, pag-aari ng Starlite Ferries, Inc. matapos bayuhin ng malalaking alon, bagaman at walang anunsyo ng bagyo sa naturang lugar. >>>TRAHEDYA.....sundan sa P/3 .....................................................................................................................

Balagtas-Banaba East Road rehabilitation to commence this week

Tour of Duty. Philippine National Police’ OIC, Deputy Director General Leonardo A. Espina inspects some of the loose firearms either confiscated by the members of the Batangas police force or voluntarily surrendered by its owners in support of the Lambat SIbat Program of the PNP. With Espina is PSSupt. Omega Jireh Fidel, Batangas provincial police director. Espina visits Batangas Provincial Police Office, June 17.| BALIKAS PHOTO

BATANGAS City – Questions of how important a road network is for a sustainably developed community always come to mind when a particular stretch of a city road remain almost unpassable for years. After years of waiting, the rehabilitation of Balagtas-Banaba East Road will finally commence this week. Thus, former Punumbarangay Arthur Blanco of Barangay Balagtas disclosed to BALIKAS News Team. The Balagtas-Balete Road has been a motorists problem for years specially to those plying the San Pascual-San Jose-Cuenca route

and those travelling to the First District of the province. It can be recalled that Blanco have relentlessly petitioned local government officials concerned in the past for the said rehabilitation but to no avail. But he didn’t stop there even until after his term expired. He kept on lobbying the provincial government for the needed rehabilitation of the road. Meanwhile, according to Blanco, the rehabilitation will soon start although it will only cover the Balagtas-Banaba East portion

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JUNE 22 - 28, 2015

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Tanauan City set sights onPQA TANAUAN City – The city government of Tanauan took one big leap as it primes itself to be the country’s third local government unit (LGU) to earn the Philippine Quality Award (PQA). Taking almost three months to complete the task, members of the city government’s PQA Technical Working Group (PQA-TWG) were all ecstatic after the submission of the 50-page application document to the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), hoping to replicate the feat done by Marikina in 1998 and 1999, and Makati in 2000. Institutionalized under RA

9013, also known as the Philippine Quality Award Act, PQA is the highest level of national recognition given to private or government entities for exemplary organizational performance in terms of quality and productivity. It is based on the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) that provides an internationally comparable framework and criteria for assessing over-all performance and competitiveness of an organization. In a simple ceremony, Tanauan City mayor Antonio C. Halili lauded the members of the PQA-TWG and urged them to be the leaders in promoting a culture of excellence

within the city government. “Your dedication and wholehearted contributions towards our goal of achieving PQA is an embodiment of our commitment in raising the level of service standards and professionalizing the ranks of our local bureaucracy,” Halili said in his message. “We will show our people that in Tanauan City, public service is quality service,” he added. Aside from the PQA, Tanauan City is also working towards the ISO 9001:2008 certification of additional sixteen (16) frontline services within the city government, raising its ISO-certified processes to thirty two (32) by year’s end.|

Inter-Island News

Sea and Earth Advocates Camp held in Coron

PUERTO PRINCESA City, Palawan – Some thirty youth leaders from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao gathered in Coron recently to participate in the Culminating Sea and Earth Advocates (SEA) Camp, a project supported by the U. S. Embassy in partnership with Save Philippine Seas (SPS). SEA Camp is a project that aims to empower the youth aged 18 to 23 to conserve, protect and restore the country’s rich but threatened seas. The highlight of the SEACamp was the awarding of the 19 booster grants for the further implementation of the marine conservation projects which were already initially funded at regional SEA Camps. Grant winners were selected by a panel from SPS, USAID’s ECOFISH project, Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, and Lighthouse Studio based on feasibility, impact, and innovation. One winning proposal from Luzon, KaliKLASRUM, will engage urban children in environmental and conservation issues. In Visayas, the project Scarus will assist fishermen in painting and coding their boats. The Garbage to Garden Project in Mindanao will provide training on proper waste management and vermicomposting techniques. Visayas winners are Katya Bonilla and Alenah Dy from Iloilo; Keith Brandon Cari-an from Negros Occidental; Katrina Patricia Fabile of Guiuan, Samar; Christine Thel Geollegue, Negros Occidental; Katrina Perandos, Leyte; Kenny Glenn Silud, Cebu; Grayson Yañez, Boracay Island; and Steffany Redison, Aklan. SEA Camp is supported by Bobble, CP Kelco, Havaianas, Human Nature, Lagu, Nipa Foods, and Smart Communications, Inc. SEACamp is one of the many activities of U.S. Embassy.| ...........................................................................................................................

Proyektong patubig sa Alcantara, siniyasat ng DILG MEMBERS of the Tanauan City PQA Technical Working Group pose with Tanauan City Mayor Antonio C. Halili and City Administrator Atty. Herminigildo G. Trinidad, Jr. (seated 3 rd and 4th from left respectively) after the formal signing of the city government’s PQA application document before submission to the Development Academy of the Philippines.| JUN MOJARES

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Pagpapatupad ng MDG development projects, tinutukan! MAY 40 mga bata at kanilang pamilya na nabibilang sa mga higit na nangangailangan ang napiling mga benepisyaryo ng mga programa ng pamahalaang lunsod sa edukasyon, pankalusugan at pangkabuhayansa ilalim ng Batangas City Millenium Development Goal, Family- Based Action for Children and their Environs in the Slums (MDG-FACES). Ito ay joint undertaking ng pamahalaang lunsod ng Batangas at ng Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) at inilunsad noong June 22 sa layuning maitaas ang antas ng pamumuhay ng mga beneficiaries nito. Lumagda sa pledge of commitmentsina Mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha, DILG City Director Amor San Gabriel, mga barangay officials ng mga beneficiaries, mga miyembro ng Technical Working

Group (TWG) ng MDG-FACES at mga magulang ng beneficiaries. Nanumpa rin ang mga magulang na aalagaan at susuportahan ang pangangailangan ng kanilang mga anak upang makamit ang layunin ng programa na mabigyan ng maayos at masayang pamumuhay ang mga ito. Magkakaroon ng regular na buwanang monitoring ang TWG sa mga beneficiaries upang maisiguro ang tagumpay ng programa Ang mga beneficiaries na mula sa brgy. Cuta, Libjo, at Kumintang Ilaya ay tinukoy ng City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) na siyang focal agency ng TWG. Sumailalim ang mga ito sa libreng medical check up ng City Health Office at orientation seminar na isinagawa ng CSWDO upang maihanda sila sa implementasyon ng programa.

Ang Local MDG FACES Project Management Team ay pinamumunuan ni Mayor Eduardo Dimacuhabilang Chairperson, Vice Chaiperson si DILG City Director Amor San Gabriel, at mga miyembro nito sina CSWD Officer Mila Espanola (focal person), City Planning and Development Officer Engr. Sonny Godoy, City Health Officer Dr. Rosanna Barrion at manolo Perlada ng City Council for Youth Affairs (CCYA). Bukod sa iba’t ibang departamento ng pamahalaang lungsod, kabilang din sa TWG ang Department of Education (DepEd) at TESDA. Ayon kay San Gabriel, napakaraming programa ng pamahalaan, kailangan lang aniya ay alamin ito upang makinabang at gawin ang kanyang bahagi para matiyak ang tagumpay.| MARIE V. LUALHATI

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ALCANTARA, Romblon — Ang Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Mimaropa a ay nagsagawa kamakailan ng inspeksyon at auditing sa Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) Program sa bayan ng Alcantara. Ang naturang proyekto ng ahensiya ay nagkakahalaga ng mahigit sa P15 milyon na na pinondohan sa pamamagitan ng Bottom-Up Budgeting approach ay pinakikinabangan na ng mga mamamayan sa nasabing bayan. Ayon sa DILG-Romblon na pinamumunuan ni Provincial Director Samuel Borja Jr., layunin ng administrasyong Aquino na madaluyan ang mga kabahayan ng malinis na tubig upang magamit sa araw araw ng mga tao. Kaya naman nagsasagawa muna ang kanilang tanggapan ng konsultasyon sa mga tao kung anong proyekto ang popondohan ng pamahalaan upang sila ang namimili kung ano ba ang kanilang pangangailangan at nagsasabi kung ano dapat ang maging prayoridad. Kaugnay nga nito, ang DILG-Romblon ay nagsagawa ng public consultation hinggil sa gagawing konstruksiyon at pagpapatibay ng Level III Waterworks System ng bayan ng Sta. Maria noong nakaraang linggo at ang proyekto ay nagkakahalaga ng PhP14.6M sa ilalim ng DILG Local Funded Project. Pinasasalamatan ng mga lokal na opisyal ng dalawang nabanggit na bayan ang proyektong kaloob sa kanila ng pamahalaang nasyunal. Ikinatuwa umano ng kanilang mga residente ang pagkakaroon ng malinis na inuming tubig at mayroon ng magagamit sa pang-araw araw nilang gawain sa loob ng tahanan.| DINNES MANZO ...........................................................................................................................

Puerto Laylay, ayuda sa Historical Cultural Tourism ng Marinduque BOAC, Marinduque -- Kinilala ng National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) kamakailan ang mahalagang papel Port Laylay sa kasaysayan at kaunlaran ng bayang ito. Ang NHCP ang may katungkulan na palawakin ang kaalaman ng publiko sa kasaysayan at kultura sa pamamagitan ng pagsasaliksik, pangangalaga at paglalagay ng mga tanda mga makasaysayang lugar gaya ng ginawa sa Puerto Laylay. Sa nakaraang paglalagay ng tanda o historical marker ng NHCP, nabiigyang ng pansin ang ambag ng Puerto Laylay sa pagyabo ng kalakalan sa Boac. Dahil sa Puerto Laylay, sumigla ang industriya ng pagbabapor at maging ang pagdating ng mga produkto gaya ng kopra sa isla ng Marinduque. Pero hindi lang sa kalakalan naging kapaki-pakinabang ng puerto: ginamit din mga katipunero upang maagaw ang Pilipinas sa mga Espanyol noong 1896. Taong 1902, panahon ng mga Amerikano, ang Puerto Laylay ang naging pangunahing pantalan sa kabila ng pagtatayo ng iba pang puerto sa ibang bahagi ng Marinduque. Ito ang ilan sa mga dahilan kung bakit itinuturing ng Mimaropa Regional Development Council na bahagi ng historical-cultural tourism ng Marinduque ang Puerto Laylay. Malaki ang naiambag ng Mimaropa RDC para maisulong ang pagkilala sa Puerto Laylay bilang bahagi ng kasaysayan at kultura ng bansa. Napag-alaman ng naglaan naman ang pamahalaang bayan ng Boac ng Php 3-milyong badyet para sa pagpapaunlad ng makasaysayang pantalan.|

JUNE 22 - 28, 2015

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Gamit Eskwela 2015, matagumpay PNP OIC Espina makes a Peace & Order Update JACK L. AQUINO na nilibot ang buong Sto. Tomas command visit to BPPO Collated By

KAUGNAY ng sabayang pagbubukas ng school year 2015-2016 para sa mga pampublikong paaralan sa buong bansa, umikot sa mga paaralan ng Sto. Tomas, Batangas si Mayor Edna Sanchez upang mamahagi ng mga gamit pangeskwela sa mga mag-aaral sa Grade 1 at Kindergarten mula June 1 hanggang 4, 2015. Katulong ni Mayor Sanchez ang General Services Office, Public Information and Promotion Division at Department of Education Sto. Tomas sa paglibot sa iba’t ibang paaralan hindi lamang para mamigay ng gamit sa mga bata, kung hindi para rin inspeksyunin ang mga gusaling pampaaralan. Tinitignan ni Mayor Sanchez kung ang mga gusali ay maayos pa o kinakailangan ng ayuda mula sa Pamahalaang Bayan gaya ng pagkukumpuni, pagpipintura at iba pang serbisyo. Mainit ang pagtanggap ng North at South district sa pagiikot ni Mayor Sanchez. Laman ng gamit eskwela na ibinibigay ni Mayor ngayong taon ay school bag, notebook, papel, lapis, ruler at iba pang gamit na pakikinabangan ng mga bata. Kasama rin ang pagbibigay ng tshirt na maaaring gamitin ng mga bata

bilang pang Physical Education uniform nila kapag Biyernes. Pinaalalahanan ni Mayor Sanchez ang mga bata na mag-aral ng mabuti at irespeto ang mga magulang, kaklase at mga guro. Sinabi rin niya na alagaan ng mga bata ang mga gamit na ipinagkaloob sa kanila. Hinikayat rin ni Mayor ang mga magulang na sumaksi sa pagbibigay ng gamit eskwela na makipagtulungan sa Dep Ed at Pamahalaang Bayan upang itaguyod ang edukasyon ng mga kabataang Tomasino. Hindi umano dapat iatas lamang sa gobyerno ang responsibilidad na paunlarin ang pagkatuto ng mga bata. May responsibilidad din ang mga magulang na tiyaking nagagawa ng mga bata ang kanilang mga asignatura at babasahin kapag nasa bahay upang mabilis na matuto sa paaralan. Ayon naman sa mga guro ng mga bata, malaking tulong ang gamit eskwela upang maibsan ang gastos ng mga magulang ng Grade 1 at Kindergarten sa pagbili ng gamit. May ilang guro naman ang nais humingi ng gamit eskwela para sa ibang grade level at nangako si Mayor na titignan ang kahilingang ito kung kakayanin pa ng pondo.|

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Balagtas-Banaba East Road rehab to commence this week only and the Balete section will have to wait for a latter budget allocation. Records obtained by BALIKAS News Team revealed that the said road rehabilitation project was bidded out by the provinail government of Batangas way back February 23, this year, and the award to Rusmen Builders and Development Corporation of San pascual, Batangas for the amount of P19,970,620.36. The same was duly approved in the Resolution No. 073 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last March 11, 2015. The contract was signed a week later.

In a letter dated June 18, 2015, Provinial Engineer Nerio Ronquillo advised Balagas Punumbarangay Cynthia Culla that the rehabilitation will commence this Monday, June 22. The road will be nine (9) inches thickness and six (6) meter “We are very happy that this rehabilitation project will finally push through and it is beleieved that it will spur more development in the northern section of the city and that motorists plying the BalagtasBalete-Natunuan-Cuenca will now find relief,” Blanco quipped.|

Memorabilia. PDDGen. Leonardo Espina accepts from Batangas provincial PNP director, PSSupt. Omega Jireh Fidel, the huge balisong as memorabilia of his historic visit to the Batangas police force. |

The OIC, PNP Police Deputy Director General Leonardo A. Espina arrived at Batangas Police Provincial Office, Camp General Miguel C Malvar, Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City for his Command Visit, June 17. He was welcomed by the Batangas PPO Command and Staff headed by Police Senior Superintendent Omega Jireh Fidel, Provincial Director and Chiefs of Police by an arrival honor. A simple ribbon cutting for the newly renovated flagpole followed through. Four (4) Medalya ng Kagalingan were awarded to PSupt. Vincent C. Templo, Chief Provincial Intelligence Branch; PSupt. Barnard Danie V. Dasugo, Chief Provincial Operations and Plans Branch; PSupt Ruben B. Lacuesta, Chief Pro-

vincial Investigation and Detective Management Branch; and PSupt. Gerson S. Bisayas, Chief Provincial Police Community Relations Branch for their efficient and effective implementation of PNP SOP 2015-01 in Managing Police Operations (OPLAN Lambat-Sibat). Police partners from both public and private sector were also acknowledge with the awarding of Plaques of Appreciation for Dr. Rolando A. Tumambing, Chairman of the BPPO Provincial Advisory Council represented by Mrs. Emma A. Tumambing and other partners in the implementation of its plans and programs. Espina also delivered an inspirational message to the troops. Further, a Press Conference followed through wherein all media issues and concern were entertained by the OIC, PNP and Summary of Accomplishment Report on OPLAN “Lambat-Sibat” was presented to the media as well as the presentation of firearms confiscated during the implementation of OPLAN Lambat-Sibat in the Province. Furthermore, the OIC PNP personally joined and witnessed the Pneumonia vaccination project of the PNP Officers Ladies Club and the bloodletting activity of the Batangas PPO in partnership with the Philippine National Red Cross, Commendation. Four (4) Medalya ng Kagalingan were Batangas Chapter.| awarded officers with exemplary achievements.| HAZEL PARIAN LUMA-ANG

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40 pasahero ng sumadsad na batel, nailigtas lahat Kaagad namang kumilos ang pangasiwaan ng barko upang kaagad na mailikas ang mga apektadong pasahero at tripulante. Sa isang pahayag na ipinalabas ni Col Jorge R. Rabina (Retired), Vice President for Operations, kaagad itong nanawagan sa publiko ng kahinahunan at pagseguro sa kaligatsan ng mga pasahero. “The management of Starlite Ferries Inc, would like to assure its regular customers and general public that all passengers on board MV Starlite Juno which ran aground this afternoon in the vicinity of Balanacan, are safe and out of harms way. We are presently working on transferring all 40 passengers on board to the nearest shore and transporting all of them to respective destination. We are in close coordination with the Philippine Coast (PCG) on the situation and they will be updated on our efforts of transferring all passengers onboard safely to the nearest shore,” pahayag ni Rabina. Bandang alas-9:00 ng gabi noon ding Sabado, nabatid na nailikas

patungo sa pinakamalapit na ligtas na lugar sa pampang ang lahat ang may 40 pasahero at patuloy na inihahatid sa kani-kanilang destinasyon. Ang MV Starlight Juno ay dalawang beses bumibiyahe mula Balanacan patungong Lunsod Lucena (7:30 ng umaga at ala-1:30 ng hapon) at dalawang beses din mula Lucena pabaliks a Balanacan (alas-11:00 ng umaga at alas-4:30 ng hapon). Noon lamang Enero 19, taong ito, isa namang roll on - roll off (roro) vessel ng kumpanyang ito ang sumadsad rin sa Isla ng Panay. Batay sa ulat ng Philippine Coast Guard, sumadsad sa katubigang sakop ng Brgy. Argao, Malay, Aklan ang M/V Starlite Atlantic bandang alas-4:30 ng madaling-araw matapos malagot o maputol ang kadena ng angkla nito bunsod ng paghampas ng malalakas na bugso ng hangin at malalaking alon. Ang naturang barko ay may rutang Roxas (Oriental Mindoro) – Caticlan (Antique) at vice versa.|

THE BSU Executive Committee with the Office of the President of the Philippines’ staff members during the Integrity Management Program Orientation, Malacang, Manila, June 10.

BSU prexy speaks on IMP orientation THE Office of the President of the Philippines invited Batangas State University President Dr. Tirso Ronquillo to render a message during the Integrity Management Program (IMP) orientation at the Social Hall, Mabini Bldg., Malacañang, Manila, June 10. Dr. Ronquillo spoke about building a culture of integrity in the University. The BSU president’s speech was based on the implementation of Integrity Management Program (IMP) in the institution. The Program Management Committee (PMC) of IMP included Batangas State University in the next batch of government

institutions to undergo the said program. The IMP is a preventive anticorruption program of the government which aims to establish a systematic approach in building, improving, reinforcing and sustaining a culture of integrity in public institutions. The pilot agencies that presently undergo the said program are Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).|

BSU president Tirso Ronquillo talks about integrity building during the IMP Orientation at Malacañang, Manila.|

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OPINION

NO. This is definitely not about any business corporation with unlimited capitalists funding it, with unlimited incorporators managing it, and other unlimited features. Yes. This is about something that brings about unlimited issues, unlimited difficulties, unlimited contradictions—irrespective of whether BBL is approved or disapproved by the Legislative department, confirmed or rejected by the Judicial department. The supposedly Basic Law can readily be the cause for otherwise law-abiding people to turn lawless. And this is a big predicament for this country which is now, in fact, under threat from within and without. This is in effect saying that the present administration under the baton of the incumbent Malacañang occupant with its obedient and even subservient allies in the Executive department, has formally started a big socio-political predicament in the Country—something that will continue to haunt the peace and tranquility of people of the Philippines even after the same public official is long gone from the sight and attention of the general public in the post-May 2016 era. Instead of bringing about a solution, exactly the same Chief-in-Command is instead leaving behind a legacy of confusion and pursuant dissension. Once approved by the Legislature and affirmed by the Judiciary, considering that the BBL covers but a small portion of both the people and the land of Mindanao, anything and many things can happen through one after another disconcerting or even dissenting initiatives of those not benefited by it – especially so when their interests and concerns, their common good or public welfare are, in effect, undermined by the said law. In other words and saying it from the heart, BBL spells neither definitive unity nor defining peace. The standing fact is true even now during its politico-constitutional evaluation, both loud pro and anti BBL camps are already being heard repeatedly, here and there. When disapproved by the Legislative and thus silencing the Judiciary, taking into account that those avidly proposing and endorsing it from within the Philippines, as well as from another country—who are not exactly known as promoters of public harmony and much less are they looked upon as moderates—to expect but their submission or acquiescence to such a disapproval is but a dream. They are not exactly “fighters” for peace. They do not manufacture, own and carry guns and ammunitions just for picture-taking. What they say, they do. And what they have, they use. What a serious and dangerous national predicament this present administration has brought about and is leaving behind to the fear and uncertainty of the people in terms of the BBL—in addition to the “Pork Barrel” institution, the redefinition of “Savings”, the example of being “Busy” while doing nothing, etc., etc. What is more strange is hearing the one behind all the above hullabaloo—and more—repeatedly saying thathe wants a successor who will continue what he has done, come May 2016! This is hallucination—to say the least!

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How many is enough? WITHOUT doubt, the Philippines needs an antipolitical dynasty law. Philippine politics has been a playground of only few political clans for so long. It is about time that we have a law that will limit the access of political clans to important elective positions. The law may not be enough to clip the influences and powers of political clans but it can increase the political cost of attempting to control local and national elective positions for them. Political dynasty is age-old concern in the Philippines. Our history books disclosed that the Spaniards institutionalized clan power in traditional Filipino communities by appointing heads or members of big families as gobernadorcillos. Political and social influence gravitated in the appointed governadorcillos and their families since they have access to the colonial authorities. They were also endowed with certain privileges and assured of protections by the appointing power. Thus, they stood out in the community as primary political and social patrons. The Americans fortified the holds of these political families when they replaced the Spaniards as colonial masters in the Philippines. American authorities did not disturb the prevailing social order then. They chose members of the ruling elite as first recipient of Western Education. They trained leaders and members of large political clans in the families to rule on their behalf because of the influence that they are already exercising over the country. Dynastic powers remained unchecked unto this day. No regime has been brave enough to check the powers of known political clans in the Philippines. It is not surprising anyway. Congress is known to be haven of influential political families. Also, almost all local

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government units in the country are in the hands of relatives or close allies of local political clans. With this reality, any attempt to pass an anti-political dynasty law will surely fail. In spite of the conceded merit of not allowing one political family to gain so much power, voters continue to elect them and perpetrate their rule. Politicians can thus claim that it is the popular will not greed or self-interest that put them to office. Frankly, we should blame the people’s reckless disregard of their future not the politicians’ temerity for the present state of our country. The real reason cannot escape us, however. Since political clans enjoy vast resources and the needed political and social connections, their adversaries do not stand any chance of beating them. These politicians have mastered the ins and outs of elections. They tolerate our flawed electoral system to perpetrate their rule. In spite of the fact that they are the ones who institutionalized vote-buying and the bribery of election officials, they claim elections would be as costly if only people do not ask for money in exchange for their support. Indeed, we need a law against political dynasty. However, more than this, we need to change the way we do our politics. The question is not who should rule over us next. It is not a question of whether Binay, Poe, Roxas, or Duterte can lead the country better. The real question is whether change is still possible under the present set-up. First thing first, the system has to change. All efforts to curb dynastic power will fail unless we have a functional democracy capable of emphasizing equal social and political powers of all citizens. We do not need any new law. We need a social revolution.|

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JUNE 22 - 28, 2015

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The urgent fight for sovereignty EXACTLY 117 years ago, the first Philippine republic was declared and even for a brief moment, the Filipino nation enjoyed its sovereignty and independence after defeating the Spanish colonizers. But as history has shown, that was short-lived because after three years, the American colonizers took that sovereignty and freedom away from the Filipino people. They prohibited any display of nationalism to the extent of banning the display of the Philippine flag. Inang Bayan (Motherland) – a woman dressed in the colors of the Philippine flag – became the symbol of the fight of the Filipino nation for independence. Now, more than a century since, the fight for the sovereignty of the Filipino nation has once again assume prime significance. The Filipino people is facing encroachments from both the US and China. China has been laying claim to the oil-rich Scarborough Shoal and Spratly Islands and is currently building military structures in the area. It has declared exclusive rights to the area, completely disregarding international conventions, and has been using its military might to enforce this. It has even pushed away Filipino fisherfolk who were fishing in the area. While it is doing so, its bureaucrats and capitalists have been entering into questionable contracts with Philippine government officials and have been doing business in the country. The US has been using the territorial dispute at the West Philippine Sea to reestablish its military bases in the Philippines – this time for free – increase the presence, operations, and intervention of US troops in the country, and stockpile war materiel to project its military hegemony in the region, control the shipping lanes from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, and corner the trade in resource and market rich Asia. They were able to get the subservient obedience of the Aquino government even without a categorical commitment that it would come to the aid of the Philippines if and when the latter’s territorial dispute with China turns into a shooting war. The Aquino government, on the other hand, has been handing the country on a silver platter to the US and its junior partners in the region, mainly Australia and Japan. While the Visiting Forces Agreement, signed by the Estrada administration laid the groundwork for the

operations of US troops in the country and granted them immunity, the Arroyo administration paved the way for their return and constant rotational presence – after a decade since the Filipino people kicked out the US military bases in1991 – through the Balikatan joint US-PH military exercises. It also tightened the control of the US Armed Forces over the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other security forces through the establishment of the US-PH Security Engagement Board, the conduct of the US-RP Joint Defense Assessment and the resulting Philippine Defense Reform Program, which is being directed by the US Armed Forces. The administration of Benigno Aquino III, who ironically appropriated the colloquial term for Filipinos pinoy, sealed the reestablishment of US military bases – this time for free and in several ‘agreed sites’ all over the country – through the US-PH Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). It has been welcoming with open arms the redeployment of more US troops, armaments, warships, and fighter planes. The height of the Aquino government’s display of subservience was when it allowed the US to use the Special Action Forces (SAF) of the Philippine National Police as pawns in its military operations to bag one of its high-value targets Marwan. The US-directed operations now known as the Mamasapano fiasco claimed the lives of 44 SAF operatives. And now Congress has been pushing for amendments to the 1987 Constitution to give it the power to preside over the wholesale sell out the country’s patrimony and natural resources. Congress deferred the voting on the proposed resolution at the last minute. If not for the resistance of the progressive bloc, this amendment could have been passed. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need for the Filipino people to fight for the sovereignty of the nation against unprecedented attacks by China, the US, and the Aquino government. The formation of the Pilipinong Nagkakaisa para sa Soberanya is most timely. It provides a platform for freedom-loving Filipinos to gather together and to collectively fight for Philippine sovereignty in conjunction with and complementary to the efforts of progressive and patriotic groups that have been waging a struggle for national freedom and social emancipation.|

Benjie Oliveros

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Human and Christian consistency in politics POLITICS, of course, is an unavoidable concern for us. As social beings, we cannot help but get into politics. That’s simply because we have to organize ourselves as a people. And it’s a need that will always be an ongoing affair. We need laws to govern the way we live, we need peace and order, we need a working economy. We need leaders on whom we invest some authority. These and a lot more is what politics is all about. In all of these, we have to find ways of how to meet them. That’s why we have elections, among many other others. Of course, the conduct of our elections is also subject to some agreed rules. Now, with the elections coming up, the political fever is upon us, and the big challenge now is how to maintain our human and Christian consistency—some say, sanity—in politics. What we are seeing now, even while quite early yet in the game, is a gathering storm of political attacks. There’s a lot of mudslinging, fault-finding and muckraking, reckless branding and stereotyping. If not these, then they go to the other extreme of unmitigated praises and alleluias of personalities whom they practically portray as completely sinless, the savior of the world, while the opponents are pictured as the devil incarnate, the ultimate villain deserving instant death and hell. Some say this is normal. I say it’s not. It’s inhuman, let alone, unchristian. There seems to be an unspoken understanding that when it comes to politics, we can behave like animals, fighting each other over ideas and opinions. Some say we need not distinguish between the persons of the candidates, officials and supporters, and the different positions they hold. Everyone and everything is fair game. Killing can even be resorted to. We have to say that this cannot be. We are supposed

to be ruled always by something indispensable even in our most contentious affairs. Everyone seems to forget that charity is what keeps us human and Christian in politics as it is in every aspect of our life. But especially in politics where, by its nature, things can be messy and tricky. Precisely the complexity of politics makes charity most indispensable. Charity is what enables us to respect and love one another in spite of our sharp differences and conflicts, thereby following Christ’s new commandment of loving one another “as I have loved you.” He even went on to say that we have to love our enemies. For this love, Christ ultimately had to die on the cross. All these for the simple reason that first and last, we are brothers and sisters, creatures of the same God even if we call him by different names and describe him in a variety of ways. Truth is we are all members of the same family. Whether we like it or not, we are obliged to love one another no matter what. This is a basic truth that we should never forget, especially when we do politics. Some say that charity dilutes, if not dissolves many important values like truth, justice, fairness, etc. That’s why many politicians do not give much attention to charity. At best, they render only some lip service to it. But hardly anything can be farther than the truth, since charity, in fact, holds the highest standards insofar as these values are concerned. What is often conveniently forgotten is that while charity requires the most stringent criteria of truth, justice, fairness, etc., it goes much further to include mercy and compassion. It’s charity that would enable us to have a certain openness to all views and positions, including those we do not agree with or even consider as objectively wrong. It’s not so much because of the views that we are open

If not today, tomorrow DAVAO CITY -- Many have now serious doubts about the future of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) given Congress’ failure to pass it on time. I have a few thoughts I wish to share, coming from my modest work in the peace process. For instance, I found out that those who know what BBL is all about -- and why it has to be passed-- are somehow supportive. Those who don’t and those who entertain “fears” oppose it. Otherwise put, those who do not know why we have to redress an injustice and address a generational grievance of the bangsamoro are generally against it and must therefore be enlightened to be convinced. Exorcising what haunts many is a must. There's a lot more work to be done in this, I can tell. Perhaps, today's hiatus is an opportunity. HAND OF PEACE -- I have this thought going through my mind: we may no longer have the same strategic opportunity at another time if we let this slip through our hands. For instance, here's the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a rebel group that has publicly offered to partner with government; it has publicly expressed that it is forsaking the ways of violence and terrorism at a time when somewhere else in the muslim world, some bad guys are flaunting and trumpeting their barbaric ways. That alone should move all of us to accept this proferred hand of peace. To turn away from it is sheer folly. Of course, we want to see MILF 's public avowals put to test by realities on the ground. Given the prevailing distrust spawned by unfortunate events and lessons of the recent past, this is not easy. The interregnum period should be put to good use to do this. Yes, there are trust and confidence issues that have to be addressed. There are also stringent and sacrosanct perimeters that must be observed. BIGOTRY -- That this has been a divisive issue is a given. The lively and insightful debate can continue. But bigotry on all sides has no place in this spirited discourse. A "bigot", by the way, is one who stubbornly shuns and exhibits complete intolerance of any creed, belief or opinion that differs from his own. To call our peace negotiators "traitors" is way below the gutters. It smacks of political grandstanding, which in the onset of the political season is perfectly understandable but definitely not acceptable and tolerable. On the other hand, to label those against the BBL as "anti moro" is also an act of bigotry, pure and simple.! We should relegate all those bigots to the ignominy of the stinking garbage dump where they properly belong. ( Pardon the strong language but I mean every word of it.)! Although we understand the big disappointment, bordering on anger of those who support the bangsamoro, saber rattling or the threat of war will not work. It will only create a backlash. Let us not begrudge Congress for doing due diligence. Let us also not take it against all those who raise the alarm.When the smoke clears, the bottom line for us is to really pass a law that is inclusive and sustainable; we badly need a legal framework to address that oft-qouted but not-too-well-understood "bangsamoro aspiration for self-determination. Let us moderate our angst. Ultimately, with need a law that is robust and can pass the test of constitutionality and time. Missing timelines is indeed dampening but it should not derail the peace train. The journey for peace must ultimately unite and not divide us all. CRISIS -- If there is a crisis now facing the Aquino administration on how to win support in the predominantly unbelieving and unsupportive mainstream public on the BBL, there is also an equally critical situation within the MILF given the missed expectations of a failed BBL amongst the bangsamoro. I am not surprised if there is a brewing and serious challenge now for the MILF leadership, headed by Kagi Murad, on how to internally convince its followers to also "stay the course " and not walk away from the peace table. Indeed, of what value will all those assurances of Kagi Murad and Company and their "staying the course" be if they eventually lose grip and control of their forces? HUMBLE ADVICE -- My humble advice to the non-believers is to give it a try and let time test it. The pestering fear that entrenching a bangsamoro law will provide fertile ground for secession in the future should be dispelled. On the contrary, it is an antidote to secession. It should unite and not divide. But more than that, it renders justice to the bangsamoro's generational thirst for redress. NO FEAR -- Perish those fears. Government is and will always be on a high moral ground. The duty constituted authorities have all the options -- and the muscle -- to address any unintended result or eventuality that some of us are apprehensive about. We should have no doubts about this at all. If things turn awry, Congress can even later strike down the law, if need be. The sovereign people have the final say. But to spurn a hand of peace is, I say again, sheer folly! Whatever it takes, let us all, --- the bangsamoro and the nonbangsamoro -- stay the course. There is no other option. If this does not happen today, then there is still a tomorrow.| as to the persons who hold them. If, in the worst scenario, we believe that they are in error, we can try to correct them with utmost delicacy, strictly following due process that governs the proper resolution of issues. We should avoid ad hominem attacks, rash judgments that often are a product of an orchestrated mob rule, assertions, and accusations that hardly have any strong basis or are simply based on hearsay.

We should try to tame our passions that often blind us and push us to do uncharitable things. While we inevitably have our biases and preferences, let’s also be open and fair to those who differ from us. In the end, we should be guided by a well-formed conscience, always attentive to God’s will and ways in doing politics, and especially when choosing our public officials.|

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REMAI-led trade fair opens at SM Taytay; features Rizal’s best homegrown products THE Rizal Exporters and Manufacturers Association, Inc. (REMAI), on its offering for the “Araw ng Lala-wigan ng Rizal”, opened the 14th REMAI Trade Fair on June 11 at the SM City Taytay, Manila East Road , in Taytay, Rizal. The 12-day fair, running from June 10-21, 2015, features the renowned pro-ducts and wares of Rizal: food and processed food; gifts, decors and house wares; and health and wellness products made by nineteen of REMAI’s members along with 31 other guest exhibitors. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Director Marilou Quinco-Toledo underscored the importance of holding a trade fair as it will expose products to more buyers. Toledo also cited REMAI as a reliable collaborator of DTI. “Through the years, REMAI has been pro-active and eager to showcase its products, consequently instituting itself as a

JUDICIAL NOTICE AUCTION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BATANGAS FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF LIPA CITY NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER ACT 3135, AS AMENDED EJF NO. 2015-0054 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as ameded by Act 4118 filed by BDO HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (Pag-Ibig Fund), mortgagee, with postal address at High Rise Business Center, National Highway, Brgy. Halang, Calamaba City, Laguna against LEONIDA S. ZARA MARRIED TO ISABELO ZARA, Mortgagors with postal address at St. Joseph Subdivision PH2, Tambo, Lipa City 4217, Batangas to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of MAY 19, 2015 amounts to Php 528,070.72 including/ excluding interest and other charges agreed thereon and other expenses in connection with this sale, secured by the mortgagee, the undersigned Deputy Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 85, Lipa City, will sell at public on JULY 14, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Maraouy, Lipa City, to the highest bidder for CASH ad in Philippine Currency, the described real property/ies and its improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-174813 “A parcel of Land (Lot 11-A-1 of the subdivision plan (LRA), Psd-401458, approved as a non-subdivision project, being a portion of Lot 11-A, Psd-4A-005051; L.R.C., Cad Record No. 1271), situated in the Barrio of Mataas na Lupa, City of Lipa, Province of Batangas, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the NE., points 5 to 1 by Lot 11-A-2 of the subdivision plan; on the SE., points 1 to 2 by Lot 11-C, Psd-4A-005051, on the SW., & NW., points 2 to 5 by Lot 11-A-6 (Road); of the subd. Plan. X x x x x x containing an area of TW O HUNDRED FIFTY (250) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” Prospective buyers and bidders are hereb enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein above described and the encumberances thereon if any there be. “All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and place.” In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on July 21, 2015 same place and time without any further notice and republication. Lipa City, Juney 11, 2015.

Award of Publication hereof in the “Pahayagang BALIKAS” drawn by raffle in accordance with law.

(Sgd.) EUSTAQUIO N. ALONGALAY Deputy Sheriff IV DULY RAFFLED: HON. NOEL M. LINDOG Executive Judge AURORA B. MANGUBAT OIC-Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Sheriff

WARNING: It is absolutely prohibited to remove, deface or destroy this notice on or before the date of sale. UNDER PENALTY OF LAW Pahayagang BALIKAS | June 22, 29 & July 6, 2015

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH 87 ROSARIO, BATANGAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION BY A RELATIVE OF THE MINOR: MARIE GABRIELLE GALO MAGADIA SPEC. PROC. CASE NO. 2014-290 SPS. DIVINE GRACE GALO-GRIFFIN AND CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH GRIFFIN, Petitioner, x——————————————————————x ORDER A verified petition has been filed by the petitioner through counsel praying the Court that after due notice, publication and hearing, the following be rendered: 1. That the Social W orker of the Regional Office of the Department of Social W elfare and Development, be mandated to make a case Child Study Report and Home Study Report, and submit the same to the Honorable Court for its evaluation in support of the instant Petition for Adoption by a Relative; 2. A judgment be rendered to the effect that thereforth, the child Merie Gabrielle Galo Magadia, be freed from all legal obligations of obedience and maintenance with repect to her natural father, and be, to all legal intents and purposes, the child of the petitioner, and that the surname of the said child be changed to GRIFFIN, which are the surnames of the petitioners and finally known by her new name: MERIE GABRIELLE GALO GRIFFIN; 3. Ordering the persons responsible for the registration of the circumstances of the birth of the child to issue another Certificate of Live Birth reflecting thereat that the child is of the herein petitioners, and that the old registration be sealed and kept in the section intended for adopted children, after payment of the fees prescribed by law. NOW THEREFORE, finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, notice is hereby given that this case be set for hearing on July 20, 2015 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning before the session hall of this Court, on which date, time and place, all interested persons may appear and show cause why the petition should not be Granted. Let copy of this Order be published at least once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Batangas, prior to the scheduled date of hearing at the expense of the petitioner. Likewise, let copy of the petition and this Order be furnished of Office of the Solicitor General, The Local Civil Registrar of Rosario, Batangas, the Department of Social W elfare and Development, Muntinlupa City for the purposes of enabling the latter to conduct he Home and Child Study Report of the minor to be adopted, the petitioners as well as the natural parents and to submit its report and Recommendation to this Court, at least one week before the scheduled date of hearing and the National Statistics Office for their Comment/Opposition thereto. SO ORDERED Rosario, Batangas, April 14, 2015 (Sgd.) DORCAS P. FERRIOLS-PEREZ Assisting Judge Pahayagang BALIKAS | June 22, 29 & July 6, 2015

strong partner in our regional activities particularly in the holding of regional and national trade fairs”, Toledo said. Mercedes Parreño, DTI Rizal Provincial Director, said the trade event is a result of convergence among government agencies and the private sector. “Also, we are showcasing packaging products under DTI’s SSF Projects in Rizal that addresses productivity and efficiency - among the pillars of MSEM development - as well as the Bottom-Up Budgeting (Bub) projects of the Municipal Government of Taytay featuring products made of waterlily, and the kakanin”, Parreño said. Parreño added that simultaneously, capability-building activities under DTI’s Small and Medium Enterprise Roving Academy , or SMERA, are held at the fair site.

AUCTION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF RTC BATANGAS CITY SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE EJF NO. 08-662 Upon petition for extra-judicial foreclosure under Act 3135 by the BALIKATAN HOUSING FINANCE, INC. with the principal business address at 8th Floor Tower 2, Insular life Corporate Center, Insular Drive, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, against SPS. DELFIN M. MAYO and FLOR S. MAYO as borrower/mortgagor with resident and postal address at Sta. Clara, Batangas City to satisfy the amount of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php 500,000.00) exclusive of interest, penalties, attorney’s fee, other charges, plus the fees in connection with the sale also secured by the said mortgage/ s, the undersigned Sheriff announces that on August 4, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter in the CITY HALL, BATANGAS CITY he will sell the public auction for cash in Philippine Currency to the highest bidder, the property/ties described in the said mortgage together with all improvements thereon to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TILE No. T-30648 “A parcel of land (Lot 41 Block 5 of the subdivision plan Psd-041005-065407 being a portion of Lot 6596, Cad-264, Batangas Cadastre, L.R.C. Record No. ____), situated in Barangay Gulod Itaas, City of Batangas. Bounded on the NW., along line 1-2 by Lot 42; on the NE., along line 2-3 by Lot 39 both Blk-5; on the SE., along line 3-4 by Road Lot 4; on the SW., along line 4-1 by Lot 43, Blk-5 all of the subdivision plan. Beginning at point marked “1” on plan, being N., 31 deg. 49’W, 540.56 m. from BBM No. 72 Cad-264, Batangas Cadastre. thence N. 3 deg. 58’E., 10.30 m. to point 2; thence S. 86 deg. 02’E., 9.75 m. to point 3; thence S. 3 deg. 58’W., 10.30 m. to point 4; thence N. 86 deg. 02’W., 9.75 m. to the point of beginning containing an area of ONE HUNRED SQ. M. & FORTY TW O SQ. DECIMETER (100.42) SQUARE MERTERS. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and are marked on the ground by PS cyl. conc mons. 15x60 cm; bearings true: date of original survey, January 3, 1933 & that of the subdivision survey, May 12-30, 1933 & was approved on August 27, 1993.” Copies of this Notice of Sale shall be posted at three (3) most conspicuous public places at Batangas City (CITY HALL, POST OFFICE, PUBLIC MARKET), at BARANGAY HALL OF Gulod Itaas, Batangas City) where the property is located, and at the Bulletin Board of Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Pallocan West, Batangas City. Prospective buyers or bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above described property/ties and the encumbrances thereon if any there be. In the event the public auction should not take place on the above schedules date, it shall be held on August 18, 2015without further notice and publication. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated date, time and place. Batangas City, June 17, 2015 (Sgd.) FERNANDO A. MAGCASI Sheriff IV PUBLISHED AT : PAHAYAGANG BALIKAS EDITED AT : Batangas City COPY FURNISHED : All parties concerned. Pahayagang BALIKAS | June 22, 29 & July 6, 2015

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Pelikulang“Dimalupig” itinanghal sa Batangas BILANG pagbibigay-pugay sa mga Filipinong mandaragat o seafarers, isang documentary fiction film ang ipinalabas noong ika-20 at 21 ng Hunyo sa SM City Batangas. Ito ay ang pelikulang “Dimalupig” ng Ultimate Crest Batangueño Productions at 7 Days Silver Screen Production. Layunin nito na mabigyan ng sapat na kaalaman o awareness ang mga kaba-

taang Pinoy na nagnanais sumakay ng barko at magtrabaho bilang mga marino sa kanilang magiging buhay sa gitna ng dagat, kasama na ang panganib at lungkot na mapahiwalay sa kanilang mga pamilya. Ayon sa writer at director nito na si Jessamine Maranan, isang Batanguena, naiiba ang pelikulang ito sapagkat bukod sa puro Batangueno ang production crew nito, ito

pagiging resilient o hindi basta basta sumusuko, paapi o palulupig. Ayon pa kay Maranan, balak nila itong isali sa iba’tibang film festivals sa bansa na naaayon sa kanilang kategorya, Tampok dito ang premyadong aktres na si Irma Adlawan at Julio Diaz. Kabilang din dito sina Orlando Sol at ang Batanguenong si Captain Noli Ebora. Nagsilbi ring consultant ng pelikula ang batikan at premyadong direktor na si Marjo J. Delos Reyes. Si Ebora na co-producer ng naturang proyekto ang sya ring sumulat ng mga original songs na ginamit na soundtrack nito. Ito din aniya ay nagsislbing “payback” sa nagawang pagbabago sa kanyang buhay ng kanyang propesyon bilang sea farer. Isinagawa ang premiere night ng Dimalupig noong March 22 sa Aliw Theater na dinaluhan ng 2,000 katao. Samantala, naging beneficiary para sa hometown premier ng pelikula ang SagipBuhay Foundation at Children with Brittle Bone Disorder.|

ay isang career advocacy film na tumatalakay sa buhay ng mga mandaragat. Aniya, ang naturang pelikula ay gagamitin din ng mga Maritime Academy sa bansa bilang career orientation material na malaking tulong sa mga kumukuha ng kursong may kaugnayan sa sea faring industry. Pinapakita din aniya dito ang maipagmamalaking kaugalian ng mga Filipino na

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Edukasyon.ph kicks off nationwide College, Scholarship portal for HS students DUE to the poor source of information on academic opportunities in the Philippines, Filipino-French Henry Motte-Muñoz established an online portal called Edukasyon.ph where incoming college students can find courses, schools, and scholarships on one site for free. “Limited career orientation, expensive tuition fees, and lack of knowledge on where to search for educational opportunities are some of the key problems that high school students and individuals seeking to expand their education and professional development are encountering in choosing the right course and university. Students need help in finding the educational opportunity that will fit their interests, budget, and desired location,” said Edukasyon.ph Chief Executive Officer Ms. Linartes Viloria. According to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), there are a total of 7.2 million high school students and only 3.6 million of them are pursuing college, as of 2014.

“We want to make it easier for students to find the different educational options available for them in the Philippines. Through our online portal, students can now explore all the college and technical-vocational courses offered in our country,” Viloria added. Currently on beta, the website boasts of more than 3,000 schools, 30,000 courses, and 2,000 scholarships which are offered all over the Philippines. “There are so many opportunities for education out there that a lot of our students are unaware of. And these include scholarships they can avail of in the different universities. We want to share this information to help more students get the education that they deserve,” stressed Viloria. Students can easily find schools and scholarships that match their interests and needs just by logging on at www.edukasyon.ph and registering to get a listing of Philippine universities and courses, as well as scholarship updates.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Romblon City/Municipality: Banton NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LILIO FABABEIR has filed with this Office a petition for change of name from BARTOLOME to LILIO in the Cartificate of Birth of BARTOLOME FABABEIR JR. who was born on July 9, 1954 at Banice, Banton, romblon and whose parents are Catalina Fonte and Bartolome Fababeir Sr. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 30, 2015. Pahayagang BALIKAS | June 22 8 & 29, 2015

“We are thrilled to share with students of CALABARZON educational possibilities offered across the country. By giving students a complete picture of what is available for them, we believe that we are able to help them find the

education that can get the jobs that they dream of. We want to give them opportunities, empower them with choices, and help them achieve success for the careers they aspire for,” said Viloria.

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Mga kababaihang Tomasino, nagsipagtapos sa TESDA Course LABINLIMANG kababaihang Tomasino ang pinarangalan ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Sto. Tomas kaugnay ng kanilang pagtatapos sa Event Management Services Course ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) noong Hunyo 15, 2015 sa Malvar Historical Landmark. Pinangunahan nina Mayor Edna P. Sanchez, ViceMayor Ferdinand M. Ramos, Mr Ding Tuiza, 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) at Ms Roselyn Libuit (Municipal Social Welfare and Development) ang pagpaparangal. Ang kurso sa Event Management Services ay

magbibigay ng karagdagang oportunidad sa mga 4Ps parents upang magkaroon ng pagkakakitaan. Ang mga binigyan ng parangal ay sina: Cherrybell Almeda, Delcy Abellar, Loreta De Guia, Zenaida Villegas, Rowena Villegas, May Malabrigo, Diossa Maldia, Elena Canonoy, Arlene Arenas, Cristina Ocampo, Sheila Manarin, Angelita Ilagan, Zenaida Janaban, Aracil Pecho at Carmencita Dela Pena. Hinihikayat nina Mayor Sanchez at Vice-Mayor Ramos ang mga magulang na Tomasino na magpatuloy upang pagyamanin ang kakayahan nila sa kabila ng kahirapan.|

Cancer (Hun. 22-Hul. 22) - Ang pagbuo ng patakaran at prinsipyo sa tahanan ay tinatawag ng panahon at pagkakataon. Ang pangaral ng magulang ay kailangang buhayin sa loob ng tahanan. Lucky numbers at color ay 5, 17, 22, 36 at bone white. Leo (Hul. 23-Ago. 22) - May sikretong matutuklasan. Ang pagtuklas sa pagkatao ay hindi masama kung sariling kabutihan at interes ang nakataya. Posibleng isang bagong kakilala ang magpapatibok ng puso. Lucky numbers at color ay 8, 19, 25, 30 at peach. Virgo (Ago 23-Set. 23) - Ibukas ang mata at talasan ang pandinig nang makita at marinig ang pangangailangan ng sarili at pamilya. Maging maagap. Lucky numbers at color ay 4, 10, 20, 32 at sun yellow. Libra (Set. 24-Okt. 23) - Ang tunay na kaibigan ay malalaman sa oras nang kagipitan at ngayon ito mapapatunayan. Nasa sarili ang katuparan ng minimithing makamtan kung kikilos at magiging maagap. Lucky numbers at color ay 9, 21, 29, 39 at indigo. Scorpio (Okt. 24-Nob. 22) - Ang bagay na positibong iniisip ay tiyak na magaganap. Huwag magpadalus-dalos sa pagkilos at pananalita. Taglayin ang pag-iingat nang malayo sa disgrasya. Lucky numbers at color ay 2, 10, 17, 31 at copper red. Sagittarius (Nob. 23-Dis. 21) - Alagaan ng buong husay ang trabaho at dito nakasalalay ang buhay. Huwag palampasin ang magandang pagkakataong darating. Lucky numbers at color ay 7, 18, 31 at red. Capricorn (Dis. 22-Ene. 19) - May magandang balita mula sa ibayong dagat. Ang konsentrasyon ay mahalagang iukol sa gawaing ispiritual para mabawasan ang suliranin. Lucky numbers at color ay 5, 18, 30, 35 at squash yellow. Aquarius (Ene. 20-Peb. 18) - Ang buong tatag ng sarili ang dapat pairalin ngayon. Ihanda ang sarili sa suliranin ng pamilya o trabaho. Kailangan ay lamig ng ulo at buo ang kalooban. Lucky numbers at color ay 6, 12, 23, 35 at brown. Pisces (Peb. 19-Mar. 20) - Magiging mataas ang personalidad sa tingin ng iba kaya bawat sasabihin ay paniniwalaan subalit ang pagyayabang ay may kabayarang karma. Lucky numbers at color ay 4, 11, 21, 36 at sky blue. Aries (Mar. 21-Abril 19) - Ang suliranin sa pera ay magiging pangunahin dahil sa mga pinapaaral. Malaki ang pagkakataon para mailagay sa maayos ang mga gugulin sa pamamagitan nang pagba-budget. Lucky numbers at color ay 3, 6, 21, 34 at green. Taurus (Abril 20-Mayo 20) - Ang mga nakalinyang appointment ay maaaring magkaroon ng kapalpakan kung walang follow-up. Iwasan ang mangako dahil malilimutan o hindi matutupad. Lucky numbers at color ay 6, 19, 31, 37 at brown. Gemini (Mayo 21-Hun. 21) - Sa mga binata’t dalaga, ngayon magiging malakas ang bugso ng damdamin sa pag-ibig. Lucky numbers at color ay 9, 18, 31, 32 at cherry red.|

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BPC’s 2015 Annual Training Program focuses on formulating the Club Vision I

N each and every media worker’s pursuit for excellence and success in his/her own craft and that of his/her respective media outfit, it is an acknowledged fact that all endeavours are relatively anchored in the principle of universal care. Thus, this year’s annual training program of the Batangas Press Club focused on the theme “Achieving Excellence as We Care” acting President Joenald M. Rayos said. “While we are connected with different outfit and may have diverse editorial policies in our workplaces, still, this team-building activity is of paramount importance in achieving our ultimate goal for excellence, he added. Around 40 tri-media practitioners joined the activity held at Taramindu Garden Resort, in Brgy. Laiya, San Juan, Batangas last June 17-18, 2015. The Batangas Press Club and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation has been in partnership for more than a decade already and this year’s activity is the fourth consecutive annual training activity endeavored by the two entities gearing towards the enhancement of every member’s craft, learning new ideas, and develop camaraderie among them. In this year’s training activity, two officers of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) partnered with PSPC as resource speakers and facilitators. PSFI’s Programme Development Manager Jay Javier gave an overview on Personal Leadership Enhancement and Development. Conrad Faizal utilized the Billboard Exercise in his ‘Knowing Yourself’ activity. This helps oevery participant acknowledge the value of communication, teamwork and respect for everyone’s individuality. A Broken Squares Exercise facilitated by Olive

Teambuilding Facilitators. Esteemed officers of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. take turn as they facilitate in the activities. (In clockwise position)- PSFI Program Development Manager Jay Javier, PSFI Program Manager Olice Mamisay, PSPC Community Liaison Officer Edwin Reyes and PSPC SP/Permits Lead officer Conrad Faizal. | artistic masterpiece the BPC’s Vision which the Club’s leader explained as “An association of Batangueño journalists bound by discipline and mutual respect in pursuit of professional excellence, utilizing state-of-the-art technology in its continued public service through the mass media, adhering to philosophy of universal care to nature, co-worker and the community.” Meanwhile, the annual activity for the BPC’s continuing education was made possible with Shell’s commitment as affirmed by PSPC’s Communications and SP Manager Cesar Abaricia. During the Fellowship Night a moment of silence and prayer was offered to a former member of the Board of Trustees, Beting Mauhay, who passed away barely two weeks before the teambuilding activity. Meanwhile, the Batangas Press Club, Inc. is the oldest and premier organization of journalists in the

The Seal of Partnership. BPC’s acting President Joenald M. Rayos handed to PSPC’s Communication and SP Manager Cesar Abaricia the palque of Appreciation for the continued partnership.|

Province of Batangas. It was first organized on Dec. 14, 1958. But has not survived Martial Law until it was revived in 1996. It was finally incorporated on June 10, 2003. The Securities and Exchange Commission finally issued the Certificate of Incorporation - July 9, 2003. The current Board of Trustees is composed of the following: Joenald Medina Rayos (Pahayagang Balikas) – Acting President & Chairman; Agnes Ronnalisa E. Contreras (Batangas City Public Information Office) – Board Secretary; Liza P. De Los Reyes (BCPIO) – Treasurer; Melinda R. Landicho (P. Balikas) – Auditor; and Leticia Chua (BC-PIO), Rogelio Fabie (CMN-Batangas), Ponciano Magnaye, Jr. (Batangas Province – Public Information Office), Norberto Maligaya (Dyaryo Balisong) and Jose Rene G. Ceniza (Dyaryo Veritas) – Trustees. Jerson J. Sanchez (BC-PIO) was elected Trustee to fill the position vacated by Mauhay, while Vicky A. Florendo (Sunstar People’s Courier) – is President- on-leave.|

Mamisay, PSFI’s program manager gave more emphasis on the imporatance of communication in inter-personal relation and in achiving success for every club’s project. PSPC’s Edwin Reyes helped the participants develop Future Landmarks and as a group developed the Club’s Vision. By way of paining in a canvass, the Batangas Press Club has translated into an

Upper Photo: The participants to the BPC Annual Training program. Left Photo: Acting President Joenald M. Rayos explains the Club Vision as translated into an artistic masterpiece... a painting on canvass.