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VP Binay meets Kauna-unahang Ala-Eh Festival with Batangas ‘LGU-based’ KMTV 2015 Schedule mayors caravan sa Tanauan of Activities >>>NEWS....turn to P/2

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Nasugbu Police cited for securing thousands of Girl Scouts >>PEACE & ORDER. .....turn to P/2

City Accountant Aster Marasigan sourced from rain waters collected in the THE Batangueños are drinking a harder said that she had this information that dams in the upland northern provinces. water than the Manilans and this might “Because of these minerals, this based on one of the tests or assessments be one of the reasons why there are high made before is that the water supply in situation may cause the public to be cases of gall blader diseases in the the province, or in Batangas City in more prone to gallstone or other related province. This is just one of the claims particular, is harder than the water internal organ problems,” another aired during the year-end assessment of supply in Metro Manila. This is because participant opined. “But, based on my experience, a tap the City Disaster and Risk Reduction Batangas City is pumping ground water water from Batangas City Water District for its supply which may have more Management Council (CDRRMC) last minerals than that being supplied by (BCWD) is safer than commercially Tuesday. Maynilad and Manila Water which are >>>WATER SUPPLY...... P/7 ..............................................................................................................................................................................

2015 Mutya ng Batangas. Ms. Czarina Mae Linatoc (bottom photo, with microphone) of the Municipality of Sto. Tomas, this year’s Ala Eh! Festival host, was among the 21 Mutya ng Batangas 2015 candidates, who graced the press presentation attended by members of the Batangas Media at the NDN Grand Hotel in Sto. Tomas Batangas last November 14, 2015.| VINCE ALTAR/LOUIE HERNANDEZ

Mutya ng Batangas 2015 candidates, ipinakilala IPINAMALAS ng 21 kandidata ng Mutya ng Batangas 2015 ang kanilang mga kaalaman, paniniwala, opinyon at mga paninindigan sa isinagawang Press Presentation sa NDN Grand Hotel, San Roque, Sto. Tomas, Batangas noong Nobyembre 14. Matagumpay ang pagpapakilala ng mga naggagandahang dilag na magtatagisan para sa korona ng 2015 Mutya ng

Batangas. Dinaluhan ng mga miyembro ng Batangas media, ang press presentation ay ginaganap taun-taon upang mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga kandidata na maipakilala ang kanilang mga sarili at maibahagi ang kanilang mga kaalaman. Pinangunahan ni Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs

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LIST of CANDIDATES for 2016 ELECTIONS for LEMERY and CALACA >>>NEWS...... P/2

Is APEC beneficial to us? >>>OPINION...... P/4

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VP Binay meets with Batangas mayors

LIST of CANDIDATES for 2016 ELECTIONS Municipality of CALACA For MAYOR: 01 ABITAN, RAPHAELITO 02 ONA, SOFRONIO MANUEL C. 03 MACALINDONG, RODEL L. 04 MALABANAN, PEDRO M. 05 RAMOS, FRANCISCO S.

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For VICE-MAYOR: 01 ARADA, JOEL T. 02 CHAVEZ, EFREN R. 03 ESPERON, CRISTETA C.

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For SANGGUNIANG PANLUNSOD 01 ABIAD, RITA D. 02 ALARAS, MELCHOR GAUDENCIO JR. 03 ALIPIO, MARIO T. 04 ANDAL, JASMIN. O. 05 BULASAG, FRANCISCO 06 CABASIS, MANUEL 07 CARINGAL, RONAN 08 DE GUZMAN, EDWIN FRANCIS 09 DE GUZMAN, RAVENGAR M. 10 DE LUNAS, GAUDIOSO C. 11 DE MESA, ROGELIO R. 12 DEL CARMEN, ELMA 13 ESPIRITU, ERNESTO O. 14 HERNANDEZ, DEMETRIO P. 15 JAVIER, GIL 16 LOPEZ, FERNANDO 17 MAHILUM JHOMARI 18 MAPALAD, JOHN ALBERT 19 MARTINEZ, MARLON 20 PAMINTUAN, DANILO STA. ANA 21 PANTOJA, BERNANRDO 22 SANTOS, VITALIANO JR. 23 VERDILLO, ARCELI

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LIST of CANDIDATES for 2016 ELECTIONS Municipality of LEMERY For MAYOR: 01 ALILIO, LARRY 02 BENDAÑA, JAYVEE C. 03 SOLIS, NORLY

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For VICE-MAYOR: 01 ROSALES-GAMO, MONETTE 02 VERGARA, VINCENT For SANGGUNIANG PANLUNSOD 01 ALILIO, CHRISTOPHER P. 02 ALMANZOR, BHOJOH 03 BANAAG, CENON 04 BELLO, RAPHI 05 BENDAÑA, JANELLA 06 DE CASTRO, RODOLFO, JR. 07 DELA LUNA, BOYET 08 BELA ROSA, JUANITO 09 PUNZALAN, ARIS KENNETH 10 MANGUERA, BOY 11 MARASIGAN, HARRIS 12 ORNALES, GERALD 13 OPIOL, NAPOLEON M. 14 PUNZALAN, ARIS KENNETH 15 ROSALES, DONNAMARIE 16 SUAYAN, RODEL 17 UMALI, ED 18 VIDAL, SUSAN

AT least 19 incumbent and aspiring mayors of Batangas province met with Vice President Jejomar C. Binay during the latter’s visit to the Southern Tagalog province Saturday. Among the 19 was Mabini Mayor Nilo Villanueva, president of the Mayors League of Batangas and former Bauan Mayor and now provincial president of Liga ng mga Barangay, Herminigildo Dolor. Villanueva who run under Liberal Party on the last 2013 local elections is not running to any elective position come 2016 synchronized elections. Meanwhile, Dolor is now seeking a comeback to the mayoralty post under UNA Party, a post occupied by his sonsuccessor Mayor Ryanh M. Dolor. VP Binay hails from Bauan town. During the meeting, the Vice President pledged to revisit the Local Government Code should he be elected president so that 3rd to 5th class municipalities will get a bigger share of the Internal Revenue Allotment

CALACA LGU welcomes VP Binay with a boodle fight for lunch.| (IRA). Last Friday, the Vice President Binay also said he was in favor of presided over the confirmation of the decentralization of the powers of awards to the Outstanding Boy Scouts government and said local government leaders of the BSP Batangas Provincial units have to be strengthened to avoid Council, followed by public market delay in the implementation of projects visitation and a round in the western and services. towns of Batangas.

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Nasugbu Police cited for securing thousands of scouts THE Nasugbu Municipal Police Station has been recently cited by Batangas Provincial Girl Scout of the Philippines for its remarkable success as lead government unit that provided security and safety measures to more than 5,300 girl scout campers, and another 3,000 in a subsequent occasion, during their twin encampments in Brgy Cogonan, Nasugbu, Batangas last November 5-7 and 11-14, 2015, respectively. PCInsp Diana DC Del Rosario, who just assumed her post as Officer-inCharge of Nasugbu Police Station a few days before the local observance of “undas”, took the helm in security preparations as ground commander in line with the implementation of the station’s Security Plan “Laging Handa”. Designated for the first time as head of a police station, the two events had tested her management qualities as she planned, organized and supervised all the police personnel in Nasugbu, together with teams from other police units as well as the military personnel, NGOs, barangay tanods, civic-oriented groups and volunteer civilians. Also, Provincial Director, PSSupt Omega Jireh M Fidel saw to it that the Nasugbu Police, upon request of OIC Del Rosario, would

be provided with the necessary assistance with the deployment of teams from RPSB/PPSC based in the province. Taking turns to visit the various activities were Vice Governor Mark Leviste of Batangas and other local government executives who spared their time to witness the festivities experienced by the young campers. “It was a ‘baptism of fire’ on my part as I am relatively new in the area and I haven’t immersed myself yet completely in addressing the various security concerns of the municipality”, said Chief Inspector Del Rosario who commended, through the station’s FB page, all those “service providers” who collectively and individually participated in making the event “memorable” and a “fun-filled” experience on the part of the young campers. Del Rosario also expressed extreme gratitude to Mayor Rosario “Charito” M. Apacible for her invaluable support and assistance during those two successive occasions. “Were it not for the support that was extended by Mayor Apacible, the security preparations that we had to provide to the delegates would not have been quite successful. The Mayor, who also sits as Vice President

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for International Affairs of Batangas GSP, was the spirit behind the success of this event”. Mayor Apacible committed the local government support by providing the essential needs of the huge number of security units, particularly meals for the duration of two encampments. Several activities of the girl scouts participated in by the police during the twin events were the usual campfire at night, lectures on child protection, and tree-planting which was the culminating program before the event ended. The municipality of Nasugbu is a first-class economy on the western part of Batangas province and home to close to 150,000 inhabitants living in fortytwo barangays. It is known for sunset beach resorts as it is bounded by the West Philippine Sea. “The police of Nasugbu is committed to help build the town as among the best in the country with a well secured, peaceful tourist destinations fit for many Filipinos coming to the municipality for vacation,” Del Rosario concluded.|

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Political Party / Affiliation KBL - Kilusan sa Bagong Lipunan LP - Liberal Party NP - Nacionalista Party NPC - Nationalist people’s Coalition NUP - National Union Party PDP-Laban - Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban PMB - Partido ng Masang Batangueño UNA - United Nationalist Alliance IND. - Independent Compiled by BALIKAS Reportorial Team

MAYOR Rosario M. Apacible inspects the site where the thousands scout encamped to assure they are safe and free from any distractions.| CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

3 kalalakihan, huli sa buy bust operation ROSARIO, Batangas – Arestado ang tatlong kalalakihan sa bayang ito matapos magsagawa ng isang buy bust operation ng grupo ni SPO2 Jowel A. Bolante sa direktang superbisyon ni PCI Oliver Basco Ebora kung saan ay kaagad na nasakote ang mga suspek. Bago ito, isang impormante ang nakapagtimbre sa pulisya na may nagaganap na transaksyon ng droga sa Barangay Itlugan, sakop ng bayang ito. Sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) PRO4A. Nakilala ang mga suspek sa paglabag sa Section 5 at11ng RA 9165 at RA

10591 na pawing may-asawa at mga fruit vendors na sina Ariel Dejan y Ramos, 37, at residente ng M. Santos Ext, Hinapao, Antipolo City; Arnel Magtibay y Sanota, 37, at residente naman ng Brgy San Francisco, Tiaong Quezon; at Rommel Morada y Mendoza, 30, tubo at residente ng Brgy. Itlugan, Rosario, Batangas. Narekober sa posesyon ni Ariel Dejan ang isang (1) caliber 357 revolver na walang serial number at kargado ng (5) live ammunitions gayundin ang (1) maliit na plastic ng shabu. Narekober naman kay Arnel Magtibay ang dalawang (2) plastic sachet

na may lamang shabu; samantalang nakuha naman kay Rommel Morada ang dalawa (2) ring sachet ng shabu at isang (1) piraso ng P500 na may serial number NG58310. Sa imbestigasyon ni PO1 Nunilon Orias Repollo IV, may hawak ng kaso, nabatid pa na si Morada ay panlima sa Top 10 Lambat Sibat Drug Personalities ng nasabing himpilan ng pulisya. Kaagad namang dinala ang suspek at ang mga narekober na ebidensya sa Batangas Provincial Crime Laboratory para sa kaukulang eksaminasyon.| RENZ F. MENDOZA

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Panayam ukol sa HIV-AIDS, isinagawa sa Lunsod Batangas BATANGAS CITY - Sa layuning mapalawak ang kaalaman ng mga empleyado ng pamahalaang lunsod tungkol sa Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) at iba pang Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), isinagawa ng City Health Office and kaunaunahang lecture tungkol dito para sa dalawang unang batches ng mga empleyado, Nob. 10-11. Ito’y sa harap ng patuloy na paglaki ng bilang ng may HIV sa bansa kung saan sunod na ang Region IV-A sa National Capital Region at may napatalang 97 kaso ng HIV mula 1984 hanggang September 2015 ayon sa Department of Health. Ayon kay Dr. Allen Santos, Medical Coordinator HIV/STI Program ng City Health Office, dapat na pagtuunan ng pansin ang prob-lemang ito sa Batangas City dahilan sa kaakibat nito ang patuloy na urbanization, migration at ang patuloy na paglago ng port sa lunsod. Binigyang-diin din nila ang malaking pangangailangan sa pagkakaroon ng ordinansa tungkol sa pagbuo ng Local AIDS Advisory Council upang siyang tumutok sa HIV/AIDS prevention program. Sinabi pa rin ni Dr. Santos na ang lecture na

ito ay taunang gagawin para sa mga empleyado bilang bahagi ng kanilang education campaign sa “workplace” ng pamahalaang lunsod upang maseguro ang kalusugan ng mga kawani. Ayon naman kay Ms. Vicky Atienza, nurse coordinator ng National Tuberculosis Program at STI HIV-AIDS Prevention Program ng CHO, libre ang screening para sa HIV sa kanilang opisina. Mayroong pre-counseling at post counselling silang ginagawa para sa mga nais sumailalim ng screening at sineseguro ang confidentiality ng kaso ng isang pasyente alinsunod sa batas. Sinabi rin ni Atienza na nagkaroon ng collaboration ang dalawang programa para sa TB at HIV. Layunin nito na mabigyan ng counseling ang mga TB patients upang magkaroon sila ng kaalaman tungkol sa HIV at kung mahihikayat sila, maari rin sila mag pa HIV screening ng libre. Base sa pag-aaral, ang TB at pneumonia ang pangunahing “opportunistic infection” na makikita sa isang may sakit na HIV. Samantala naging speaker/facilitator sa nasabing orientation sina Marcelino Oculto at Romulo Gojar Jr. ng TLF SHARE Organization.|

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Bagong Apps pangkaligtasan, pwedeng magamit sa android phones

MAGING handa sa anumang kalamidad at ang isang paraan ay ang alamin kung ano ang mga dapat gawin upang maseguro ang iyong kaligtasan at kapakanan. Gamit ang mga IOS at android cellphone, pwedeng i-download dito ang bagong application sa internet, ang Philippine Red Cross Hazard Application para sa agarang impormasyon hinggil sa mga dapat gawin bago, habang nangyayari at pagkatapos ng kalamidad kagaya ng sunog, bagyo, lindol tsunami at pagputok ng bulkan. Ayon kay PRC Batangas Chapter Administrator Ronald Generoso, ang bagong application na ito ay mula sa Global Disaster Preparedness Center na nakabase sa Washington DC at dinevelop ng Universal Application. Ito ay ginawa sa dalawang napiling National Societies kabilang ang Philippine Red Cross at American Red Cross. Upang maidownload ang nasabing application, kailangan lamang mag-

connect sa wifi, pumunta sa google playstore or apple store, at isearch ang PRC Hazard App at iclick ang install. May alert at notification din na matatanggap para sa mga emergencies o nakaambang panganib sa inyong lugar. Kahit hindi ka nakakonek sa wifi, maaari itong i-browse o basahin. Mayroon din ditong quizzes upang masukat ang iyong kakayahan. Samantala, nakatakda namang magkaroon ang PRC ng fund-raising campaign sa pamamagitan ng simultaneous “Million Volunteer Run” sa bansa sa December 13. Sa Lipa City ito isasagawa ng PRC Batangas Chapter. May P400.00 registration fee at pwedeng magregister online.| R. E. CONTRERAS

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Kauna-unahang ‘LGU-based’ KMTV caravan, umarangkada sa Tanauan TANAUAN CITY – Naging matagumpay ang itinuturing na kauna-unahang local government unit (LGU) sponsored “Katuwang Ako ng Makabatang Telebisyon (KMTV) Caravan” na idinaos sa lunsod na ito, Nobyembre 11, kaalinsabay sa pagdiriwang ng National Children’s Month. Ang KMTV caravan ay isang pambansang kampanya na isinusulong ng National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT), isang ahensya sa ilalim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon (DepEd), na naglalayong bumuo ng pamayanang mapanuri at kritikal sa mga nilalaman ng mga programang napapanood, lalo’t higit ng mga kabataan, sa mga telebisyon. Pinuri ni NCCT Executive Director Delia Hernandez ang

pamunuan Pamahalaang Lunsod, sa pangunguna ni Mayor Antonio C. Halili, ang Rotary Club of Tanauan, at ang DepEd - Tanauan City Division na nagsanib pwersa upang maiparating sa sambayanang Tanaueño ang mahalagang programang ito ng ahensya. Humigit kumulang isang libong mga magulang, mga guro, at mga estudyante ang nakilahok sa kampanya na ginanap sa J.P. Laurel Gymnasium I. Nakapaloob sa kalahating araw na aktibidad ang isang lecture ng batikang guro mula sa Ateneo De Manila University na si Amparo S. Valdez na may temang “Taking Responsibility of Our Children’s Media Habit”. Binigyang diin niya ang masusi at tamang paggabay sa mga bata sa mga panoorin batay na rin sa klasipikasyon

na iginawad ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Nagpaalaala rin siya na kahit na sa mga cartoons at teleserye ay marami ding eksena na nagpapahayag ng mga hindi naaangkop na mensahe para sa mga kabataan. Naging tampok naman sa programa ang pagtatalaga ng mga “KMTV deputies” mula sa hanay ng mga magulang at guro ng lungsod na siyang magsisilbing tagasubaybay at tagapagsulong ng mga layunin ng NCCT na pangungunahan ng Rotary Club of Tanauan. Umaasa naman ang pamunuan ng NCCT na ang inisyatibang ito ng Pamahalaang Lunsod ng Tanauan ay magbibigay-daan para sa partisipasyon ng iba pang mga LGUs sa KMTV caravan.| GERRY LARESMA

MAKIKITA sa kaliwang larawan si Tanauan City mayor Thony C. Halili habang nagbibigay ng kanyang mensahe sa mga kalahok sa isinagawang KMTV Caravan sa lungsod na ito noong Nobyembre 11, 2015. Kanang larawan: Binigyang ng sertipiko ng pagkilala si Gng. Amparo S. Valdez (pangalawa mula sa kanan) ng Ateneo De Manila University at lecturer sa isinagawang KMTV caravan. Siya ay sinamahan sa entablado nina (mula sa kaliwa) G. Manny Lascano, Program Chairman, Bb. Daisy Atienza at Exec. Dir. Delia Hernandez ng NCCT, at Dr. Ed Uycoque, Presidente ng Rotary Club of Tanauan.| PHOTO CREDITS: ROTARY CLUB OF TANAUAN

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Educational Assistance, muling ipinamahagi sa beneficiaries Negosyante, biktima ng PATULOY na pinangunahan ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang serye ng pamamahagi ng educational assistance program ni sa mga

kabataang Batangueño matapos makuha ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang second release ng pondong nagkakahalaga ng P 39.5

million mula sa Department of Social Welfare and Development Office, sa tulong ni Senador Ralph Recto. Sa ilalim ng Provincial

PERSONAL na pinangunahan ni Governor Vilma Santos-Recto ang distribusyon ng financial assistance sa mga scholars ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan sa Lunsod ng Lipa.| CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Social Welfare and Development Office sa pamumuno ni Ms. Joy Montalbo ay nagkaroon ng release ng educational assistance na ginanap sa University of Batangas Lipa Campus noong ika 10 at ika-11 ng Nobyembre, 2015. Pormal na tinanggap ng mga school administrators mula sa iba’t ibang educational institutions ang tseke mula kay Governor Vi kung saan ito ay sinaksihan ng mga estudyante at mga magulang kasama ang mga opisyal ng pamahalaang panlalawigan at Lunsod ng Lipa. Ang pagtanggap na ito ng tseke ay hudyat na tuloy tuloy ang programang pangedukasyon para sa mga kabataang scholars na patuloy na nagsisikap sa kanilang pag-aaral kahit na may kahirapan ang buhay. May 369 na bagong beneficiaries mula sa 20 kolehiyo at unibersidad sa lalawigan ang tumanggap ng tig-

carnapping sa Calaca CALACA, Batangas — Palaisipan pa rin ngayon sa mga kagawad ng pulisya kung paanong nanakaw ng di pa nakikilalang kawatan ang isang trak na may markang “Agnes” sa wind breaker nito sa bayang ito kamakailan. Sa ulat ng Calaca Police Office kay PSSupt. Omega Jireh Fidel, Provincial Director, nakilala ang biktimang si Joseph Gatdula y Pantoja, 47 taong gulang, may-asawa, negosyante, at residente ng Greenfields Subd., Brgy. Camas-tilisan, sa bayang ito. Sa salaysay ng biktima, nabatid na iginarahe umano ng driver niyang si Kennedy Quiroz y Mendoza ang nasa-

bing itim na Isuzu Elf Truck, may plakang RLR 325, motor number 4HK1-757775 at chassis number NPR75LY7001049 sa harapan ng kanilang tahanan sa Greenfields Subd., Brgy. Camastilisan, Calaca, Batangas bandang alas-6:00 ng gabi. Laking gulat umano ni Gatdula nang maiskubreng nawawala ang naturang trak paggising niya bandang alas4:00 ng umaga. Sinikap umano niyang hanapin ang naturang trak ngunit nabigo siyang matagpuan ito, maging ang mapagkakakilanlan sa posibleng suspek sa insidente.|

P5,000. Muling binigyan ng tulong pinansiyal ang 336 beneficiaries na tumanggap noong nakaraang semester ng tig-P8,000. upang maipagpatuloy ang kanilang pagaaral.

Pinaalalahanan ni Gov. Vi ang mga iskolar na samantalahin ang pagkakataon upang makatapos ng pagaaral at upang mapagyaman ang kanilang karunungan.|

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THERE is no direct way of answering the question. Those who support it claim that member countries can derive many benefits from membership in the forum. On the other side of the equation, detractors claim that it will not be beneficial to us in any way. This year’s meeting highlighted the commitment of APEC member countries to intensify cooperation in areas of trade and regional exchange. Climate change, sustainable development, and security somehow figured in this year’s dialogue because of the recent calamities that visited the AsiaPacific region and the bombing in Paris. APEC seeks to get the understanding of member countries on these areas. It is primarily a forum, a venue for talking. The forum aimed to shape the economic policies of the attendees with hopeful enthusiasm. Binding commitments are expected to come later after the inputs are written into macro-policies. Aside from goodwill, the Philippines gets nothing concrete in the three-day dialogue. APEC has three pillars: trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation, and economic and technical cooperation. These are the drivers of economic growth in the region. Experts believe that they will facilitate the creation of sustainable economies both for developed and developing nations. APEC spells the liberalization of national economies which entails the dismantling of national policies obstructing the free flow of capital, goods and services in the region. Also, this implies the commitment to loosen internal policies that bar foreigners from participation in the exploitation of local economies and natural resources. And with this is the expectation of increased investments and employment opportunities for recipient countries and their people. Many people are sceptical about whether the Philippines will actually benefit from the arrangements that APEC is conceived to put in place in the region. For one, it is highly doubtful whether they will yield direct benefits to Filipinos in the next few years. Economic liberalizations seldom results to short term benefits to workers and toiling masses. On the contrary, they pose threats to those whose livelihood is dependent on agriculture and the local industries. Flexibility of working arrangements to accommodate the free movement of capital within and outside the region tends to be prejudicial to worker’s security. In effect, more and more people are expected to be driven to the underground economy because this is the only place where they can be accommodated on account of the lack of certainty of formal employments in the industries. More importantly, there is a question on whether a regional economic regime will result to equitable economic benefits to the people. There is no doubt that big industry players will reap direct benefits from APEC. However, inclusive and equitable growth remains an important question especially in developing countries such as the Philippines. Macro-policies do not concern themselves with the details of how growth and development should be felt in the grassroots. This is the reason why NGOs and POs are out in protest against APEC and its policies. Many of these reservations about the benefits that APEC can bring to the Philippines are fuelled by the ongoing failure of governance. APEC may provide the roadmap for a prosperous and open regional economy but whether member countries will tread it depends on the kind and quality of the government that these countries have. This is unfortunate for us considering that equity and inclusive growth can only be derived from APEC if the government is responsible, cost-efficient, and mindful of the future of our people. Therefore, it is imperative that structural reforms take place first in the Philippines before we commit our economy to further liberalization.|

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The Paris attacks, deplorable and yet not an aberration

AS the world reels from the senselessness and brutality of the Paris attacks, not a few would call for more blood to spill to avenge the victims. The French government acted swiftly by intensifying its bombing operations on suspected ISIS lairs inside Syria and Iraq. It has conducted raids in Muslim communities and threatened to crackdown on “radical imams.” But why did the world come to this? A must read for those who want to understand the historical roots of the Paris attacks is an article published by Counterpunch.org The Age of Despair: Reaping the Whirlwind of Western Support for Extremist Violence written by Chris Floyd. By its own acts and policies, Western governments, meaning the geopolitical, economic powers such as the US, have actually brought this upon themselves. This is not to justify or give some sense of meaning to the Paris attacks. Nothing could justify the senseless violence inflicted upon innocent civilians. In the same manner, nothing could justify the violent overthrow and occupation by a foreign power or powers – the US and its allies – of the governments in Iraq, Libya, and any other country for that matter, even Afghanistan. If a government is undemocratic or oppressive – as the US and its allies say they are – let the people of that country overthrow their own government. But the US and its allies would rather support and arm virulent sectarian movements to hasten the overthrow of governments that are not willing to kowtow to or are threatening the economic interests of the West. By its wars of aggression and its support for virulent sectarian movements, the US and its allies created their own enemies. So when their former allies turn their guns on them, the response of the US and its allies is more violence. Former US president George W. Bush was right in calling the purported “war on terror” as

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“borderless”, but he should have added the adjective “endless.” The acts of violence of one side beget retaliatory violence from the other to a point where nobody knows where and who started it. While we are on the topic of unjustifiable violence by ISIS and the US and its allies, which deserve equal amounts of condemnation, the Filipino people and the international community should likewise condemn the equally unjustifiable, senseless killing of a leader of a Lumad organization Dionel Campos, tribal chieftain Datu Juvello Sinzo and even the head of the school for Lumad children Emerito Samarca. Equally senseless are the continuing attacks on Lumad schools and the Lumad people. The three did not die in the hands of soldiers, but were killed by paramilitary groups under the command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). How could one ever justify the brutal killing of unarmed civilians? How could one ever justify the attack on schools? How could one justify the threats and harassments being inflicted on unarmed villagers, including children? Some might say that the victims of the Paris attacks and Lumad killings are different as the former were innocent civilians who were just going about their daily lives when suddenly attacked. But the Lumad were just defending their land from mining companies and working toward the improvement of their lives through supporting their schools. Government apologists and supporters might say that the Paris victims were not affiliated with any organization, which could have been the subject of attacks by ISIS, but the Lumad have been allegedly supporting the New People’s Army (NPA). Well, assuming for the sake of argument that the Lumad are sympathetic to or supportive of the NPA. First, it does

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The last two mites THE Gospel story of the poor widow donating all she had in the name of charity comes alive for me as I’m reminded of a woman named Camille, in our day and age, who in her 70s did not hesitate to give her all “because I felt it was what God wanted me to do.” When Camille’s daughter-in-law who was diagnosed to have stage four lung cancer decided to go through chemotherapy she pledged her moral and financial support when the doctor recommended six cycles of the treatment. The doctor matter-of-factly told her, “If she does not get any treatment she’ll be good for three to six months.” Camille had been made to believe she would spend about 200,000 pesos on the procedure—which according to the doctor “could extend her life a few more months.” Retired, Camille’s only income comes from the rental of her house and her small SSS pension (“which is set aside for maintenance medicine”), but her needs are simple. Not at all rich but financially independent, she had been saving all those years she was employed, living within her means, not having either debts or luxuries, spending wisely while preparing for old age, the unexpected (illness) and the inevitable (her own funeral). She had life savings big enough to see her through an emergency because she did not want to be a burden on those she would leave behind. Hoping and believing that the “few more months” the treatment would add to her daughter-in-law’s life meant “preparation time” for the latter and the whole family, Camille readily footed all the bills. “It’s the price of compassion,” she would say. After the prescribed six cycles of chemotherapy, Camille began to feel the pinch because the bills had run up to a million—five times she was ready for. And yet she prayed “Lord, all I have comes from You, You do with it then as you please. Thy will be done.” The doctor recommended another three cycles of treatment. Then Camille, on her daughter-in-law’s eighth chemotherapy cycle, Camille fell ill and had to be hospitalized—at the same time the former was being treated. Camille’s illness, although alarming in its symptoms, was not life-threatening, and she was sent home after passing several tests, but was told by her

cardiologist to “rest from being a caregiver. Otherwise you might go ahead of your patient.” Yet she continued to provide for her “patient” believing God still wanted her to, “until the jars were empty.” Then the pinch turned into a grip, like that of a strong hand around her neck, as her daughter-in-law’s bills kept coming faster than her credit card could recover. Camille’s faith was being tried. When will the chemotherapy sessions stop, she would wonder. Her savings had been drained, flowing like water through her fingers. Feeling worn out and powerless, Camille was not certain anymore if the Lord still wanted her to go on giving. Whom would she listen to: her cardiologist or her daughter-in-law’s oncologist? In fact, she had asked me for a spiritual director to help her discern. She asked, “What more does God want of me? I have given out of love all that I had. What if I die tomorrow? Does God want my family to go into debt in order to give me a decent burial?” Now she feels very much like the widow in the Bible who gave her last two mites, “but in my case, God has taken my only luxury—security in old age—my last two million.” Reason will tell us that it makes no sense to give away the little we have without thinking of our next meal. Something inside our head will hiss: “That poor widow who gave away her last penny—she’s history, she can’t do that today and survive!” In these hard times the sane thing to do would be to first make sure you have everything you want before giving to others anything you no longer need—whether they are outgrown clothes and toys, coins you drop into the collection plate, or million-peso donations to charity. But as the poor widow’s story shows, it is not the face value of the donation that matters, but the well of love from which the donation springs. Jesus says the widow’s last two copper coins are more valuable than the big sums which in reality are but loose change for the rich givers, because the former is given out of compassion for the needier, while the latter is donated to make the donor look good in people’s eyes. Conversely, then—if what matters is the love from which we give—maybe even our last two coins would be worth nothing if we give them in

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Be vigilant while there is still time  ATTY. AURORA A. SANTIAGO Duc in Altum PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law Republic Act No. 9369 on Jan. 23, 2007 amending the election laws which improve the election process and adopt systems involving automated election system to ensure the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot and voting, counting, consolidating, canvassing, and transmission of election results and other election process in order that the electoral process shall be transparent and credible and the results be fast, accurate, and reflective of the genuine will of the people. Sec. 6 of R.A. 9369 enumerates the minimum system or functional capabilities of AES while Sec. 7 provides that all electronic transmissions from one location to another shall utilize secure communication channels to guarantee the authentication and integrity of transmission. As stated in the online petition of Facebook Account of Change.Org, there are still doubts in the minds of the voting public about the legitimacy, integrity, and credibility of the 2010 and 2013 automated elections, “especially those involving flagrant violations of R.A. 9369 (Automated Elections Law) and related election laws, and the outright removal and/or effective dilution of the major security features of the SMARTMATIC PCOS machines.” Those major security features are, but not limited to the following: (1) Ultra Violet Detectors (Sec. 7 and 13) – It is intended to prevent the use of fake ballots and the pre-loading of spurious votes into the CF cards; (2) Source Code Review (Section 7) – It is intended to insure the integrity and credibility of the automated election system by subjecting the source codes of the entire system to independent review and forensic examination; (Source Code is defined by R.A. 9369 as the human readable instructions that define what the computer equipment will do.); (3) Voter Verification Paper Audit Trail (Sec. 7) – It intended to assure the voter that his votes had been correctly read and counted by the voting machine; and (4) Digital Signatures (Sec. 19 and 20) – It is intended to authenticate all transmitted

election results and prevent the transmission of fake election results via unauthorized network intrusion or hacking. The online petition stated that counting machines must provide each and every voter his voter a receipt which shall be dropped in the old yellow ballot boxes, which after the votes closed, shall be turned over to the local representatives of accredited citizens arms or the organized group for manual count and subsequent verification with the automated count prior to the transmission of the election results. It will be recalled that despite public outcry to install those security features in the last elections, both former Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes and SMARTMATIC arrogantly, haughtily, and repeatedly refused to act on these serious problems “despite clear and uncontroverted evidence and the filing of numerous complaints before the Supreme Court, the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the AES, the Department of Justice, the Ombudsman, and the PNP/ CIDG (Cyber Crime Unit) by different civil society groups and personalities.” We call on Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista that under his watch, the COMELEC will implement the installation of the security features in the PCOS machines and finally listen to the voice of the people. Inaction on the part of the citizenry will get us nowhere. We only deserve the government that we have. We, the Filipino people, must all be vigilant, while there is still time (exactly 6 months to 2016 elections). Let us now act before it is too late. Let us use social media to barrage not only the Comelec but also the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government to respect, uphold, and protect our right of suffrage and the sanctity of the ballot by providing us with a totally transparent and credible system of counting, transmission, and canvassing of our votes this coming 2016 elections. *** Erratum in my column last CBCP Monitor issue: The Episcopal Installation (not Ordination) of Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio Siongco David, D.D. as the new bishop of

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Gays, Divorced, and Remarried in the Synod on the Family  JEROME SECILLANO Collection Box THE Synod of Bishops’ ending last Oct. 25 was sort of anti-climactic. The contentious issues which consumed many of the participants were left without definitive answers much to the consternation of those hoping for clarity in so far as their status in the Church is concerned. Except for the recognition of gay or homosexual unions, which the Synod fathers emphatically thumbed down by a vote of 221-37 but not without reiterating that those with homosexual tendencies be respected in their dignity and not be discriminated (Relatio, par. 76), the relatio synodi (synod report) spoke mostly about recognizing the circumstances and understanding the context of these controversial marriage issues as they happen to couples and the pastoral approaches needed to lead couples to a fuller participation in the life of the church. Fr. James Martin, SJ, a columnist of America Magazine said, “The report is an agreement in ambiguity”. Meaning, the report made sure that the contentions of both liberals and traditionalists were accommodated at the expense of a more precise statement on where the divorced and remarried stand on the issues. Those who crafted the report should be commended though for their ability to weave through the discordant voices in the Synod resulting in a more objective and balanced declaration of the participants’ stand. According to Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican’s doctrinal czar, “There was tension between doctrine and pastoral approach, but it is the task of the synod to see these two aspects together. Every Catholic bishop, in his person, is a teacher of the faith and also shepherd of the flock”. Faithful to this task, the group, composed of ten prelates chosen from the Synod fathers, carefully wrote upholding Church’s teachings on the matter and in a sign of liberality acknowledged the need “for the divorced and civilly remarried, who are baptized, to be more integrated into the Christian communities in the diverse ways possible, avoiding every occasion of scandal. They must not feel excommunicated, but they can live and mature as living members of the Church, feeling it to be a mother who always welcomes them, taking care of them with affection and encouraging them in the path of life and the Gospel” (Relatio, par. 84). To effect this approach, the report said, “The path of accompaniment and discernment orient these faithful to an awareness in conscience of their situation before God. Conversation with the priest, in the internal forum, contributes to the formation of a correct judgment on what places an obstacle to the possibility of a fuller participation in the life of the Church and on the steps that can favor that participation and make it grow” (Relatio, par. 86). Though less than what the divorced and remarried were perhaps expecting, the Synodal report opened a window of opportunity for the former to finally achieve what they hope for. The report added, “Moreover, it cannot be denied that in some circumstances “the guilt and responsibility of an action can be diminished or annulled” (Code of Canon Law, 1735), because of different conditions. As a consequence, the judgment on an objective situation must not lead to a judgment on “subjective guilt” (Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, declaration of June 24, 2000, n.2a). Therefore, while upholding the general norm, it is necessary to recognize that the responsibility for certain actions or decisions is not the same in all cases” (Relatio, par. 85). An objective reading of the foregoing tells us that on a case to case basis, with proper discernment and examination of conscience through the help of a priest or bishop in the internal forum and for as long as it may not create scandal, the divorced and remarried may possibly have a fuller participation in the life of the church. The problem is it is not clear whether this “fuller participation” also includes receiving communion. The vague declaration of the Synod report should not dampen though the expectations of those batting for a more inclusive church. The fact that the document recognized the different circumstances and contexts of each marital case may already be considered a significant step toward that direction. Whereas before, it was easy for the Church to say that the divorced and remarried should not receive Holy Communion or those in de facto unions (cohabitation) were living in sin. With this document, especially if ratified and adopted by the Pope, clergymen, and the laity alike will now be more compassionate and understanding when dealing with these people. But how to translate these compassion and understanding into concrete actions will, of course, continue to be a work in progress. What the Synod achieved was not a radical change in doctrines, for simply there were none, but a consideration, affirmation, and acceptance of the many issues that threaten the family. These issues cannot simply be ignored anymore and the Synod fathers prompted by mercy and charity took themselves to task to make the church more effective in addressing them. This Synod of Bishops reiterated once more the beauty of the family. The Synod fathers also realized that to preserve its beauty requires more than just being fixated with the Church’s narcissistic tendencies by simply adhering to her laws and regulations. Pope Francis said of the Synod, “It was about listening to the voices of families and pastors, and seeing reality through God’s eyes to offer hope and encouragement in a world of growing crisis and pessimism”.| A proud member of: Philippine Press Institute National Association of Newspapers Since 1964

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Biotech rice shows potential to improve vitamin A IRRI LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) announced today that the results of the first round of multi-location trials of Golden Rice showed that beta carotene was produced at consistently high levels in the grain, and that grain quality was comparable to the conventional variety. IRRI continues its collaboration with national research agencies in the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh and other

countries to develop Golden Rice as a potential new foodbased approach to improve vitamin A status. However, yields of candidate lines were not consistent across locations and seasons, prompting research direction toward assessing other versions of Golden Rice. Surveys around the world have failed to identify any rice varieties that contain significant amounts of beta carotene, so conventional breeding programs could not be used to develop Golden

AUCTION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BATANGAS FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION LIPA CITY OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EXOFFICIO SHERIFF SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE EJF CASE NO. 2015-0099 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as PAG-IBIG FUND), mortgagee, with office address at Petron Megaplaza Building, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City with branch office at 14th Floor JELP Business Solution Center, No. 409 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City against ALICIA S. CUENCA married to RENATO L. CUENCA, mortgagor with postal address at Dizon Village, Fernando Air Base, Lipa City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 16, 2015 amounts to PhP 330,472.72 including/excluding interest and other charges agreed thereon and other expenses in connection with this sale, secured by the mortgagee the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 85, Lipa City, will sell at public auction on December 7, 2015 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Marauoy, Lipa City to the highest bidder for CASH and in the Philippine Currency, the described real property and its improvements thereon to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-82297 ‘A parcel of Land (Lot 1673-C-1-B-14, of the subdivision plan, Psd-04-051041, being a portion of Lot 1673-C-1-B, Psd-04-032075, L.R.C. Record No. ___), situated in the Barangay of Tambo, City of Lipa, Bounded on the SE., along lines 1-2-3 by Lot 1673-C-1-B-19, (Road), of the subdivision plan; on the SW., along line 3-4 by Lot 1673-C-2, (LRC) Psd-109367; on the NW., along line 4-5 by Lot 1666, Cad-218, Lipa Cadastre; on the NE., along line 5-1 by Lot 1673-C-1-B-15, of the subdivision plan. x x x containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (233) SQUARE METERS,” Prospective buyers and bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein above described and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be. In the event that the Auction Sale should not take place on said date it shall be held on December 14, 2015, same place and time without further notice and republication. “All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and place.” Lipa City, October 22, 2015. (Sgd.) REMER S. REYES Sheriff IV Award of publication hereof in the Pahayagang Balikas drawn by raffle in accordance with law.

DULY RAFFLED: HON. NOEL M. LINDOG Executive Judge ATTY. GERALD F. RABENA OIC-Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Sheriff

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Rice. Instead, Golden Rice was developed using genetic modification techniques, with genes from corn and a common soil microorganism that together produce beta carotene in the rice grain. Screen house and confined field trials of Golden Rice are being conducted by IRRI and the Philippine Rice Research Institute, rigorously following all biosafety and other regulatory protocols. Similar activities are ongoing in Bangladesh using their local varieties, and biosafety data are being generated as required by regulatory agencies. According to IRRI, Golden Rice will only be made available to farmers and consumers if it is successfully developed into rice varieties suitable for Asia, approved by national regulators, and

shown to improve vitamin A status in community conditions. If Golden Rice is found to be safe and effective, it says, a sustainable delivery program will ensure that Golden Rice is acceptable and accessible to those most in need. Filipinos are no strangers to biotechnology crops. From 2003 to 2013, farmers have planted biotech corn. The

Philippines might also be the first country to commercialize Golden Rice. Golden Rice is unique because it contains beta carotene, which gives it a golden color. Many fruits and vegetables that are commonly eaten – such as squash, papaya and carrots – also get their color from beta carotene. The body converts beta

carotene in Golden Rice to vitamin A as it is needed. According to research published in 2009 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, daily consumption of a very modest amount of Golden Rice – about a cup (or around 150 grams uncooked weight) – could supply half of the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin A for an adult.| PNA

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BFAR strengthens information drive to highlight amended Fisheries Code THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is now going massive in its information drive to inform stakeholders of the salient points of Republic Act 10654 that has amended Republic Act (RA) 8550.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late RUFINA M. CRUZ who died intestate on March 11, 2015 consisting of three (3) parcels of land, to wit: a) covered by TCT No. T52825 situated at Brgy. San Isidro, Batangas City containing an area of 122 sq. m.; b) covered by TCT No. T-149914 situated at Brgy. Sabang, Lipa City containing an area of 40 sq.m.; c) covered by Tax Dec. No. 039-01856 situated at Brgy. Conde Labac, Batangas City consisting of 956 sq.m; and a house covered by Tax Dec. No. 081-04465 with 73.12 sq.m. floor plan have been extra-judicially settled and by and among her heirs per Doc. No. 265; Page No. 63; Book No. X; Series of 2015 of ATTY. MARIO DE CHAVEZ BEJER,Notary Public. Pahayagang BALIKAS | Nov. 23, 30 & Dec. 7, 2015

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BATANGAS CITY OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE JUDGE IN RE: PETITION/S FOR RE-APPOINTMENT AS NOTARY PUBLIC ADM. MATTER NOS. 2016-13 and 2016-14 ATTYS. JOEL S. CASTILLO and REYNOLD S. BEREDO, Petitioners. x——————————————————————x ORDER Two (2) separate verified petitions having been filed by petitioners Atty. Joel S. Castillo and Reynold S. Beredo (for reappointment), praying that after due publication and hearing, they be re-appointed as Notaries Public. It is hereby ordered that said petitions be set for summary hearing on December 2, 2015 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the Session Hall, Branch 3, Regional Trial Court, Pallocan West, Batangas City, before which date and time, any interested person may file opposition to the instant petition/s. Let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioners in any newspaper of egenral circulation in the City of Batangas and the province of Batangas. Likewise, the Court Sheriff is directed topost a copy of this Order at the Office of the Executive Judge and the Clerk of Court. SO ORDERED. Batangas City, November 18, 2015 (Sgd.) RUBEN A. GALVEZ Executive Judge I hereby certify that copy of this Order has been sent to Atty. Joel S. Castillo and Atty. Reynold S. Beredo, this 18th day of November 2015. (Sgd.) RUSSEL B. DALISAY Clerk of Court VI Pahayagang BALIKAS | November 23, 2015

BFAR 6 regional director Remia Aparri said that they have been given marching order from their central office to strengthen the conduct of information campaign following the approval of the implementing rules and regulations of RA 10654. RA 10654 is also known as an Act to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, amending RA 8550 or the Philippines Fisheries Code of 1998. Its salient points include

the increase in penalties for any violation, implementation of vessel monitoring measures (VMM) in commercial fishing vessels that are 30 gross tons and above, deployment of fish observers and expansion of fisheries management even in international waters or high seas. “We don’t limit to local fisheries management but international waters or high seas; we have commercial sectors fishing outside our national territory,” she explained.| PNA

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF SPS. PERFECTO B. ATIENZA AND LUCIA LINATOC-ATIENZA NOTICE I hereby given that the estate of the late SPS. PERFECTO B. ATIENZAAND LUCIA LINATOC-ATIENZA who died intestate in Lipa City on Aug. 29, 2004 and Feb. 10, 2011, respectively, consisting of 15 parcels of land, to wit: a) covered by OCT No. P-5124 (FP No. 07854) situated at San Miguel, Padre Garcia, Batangas containing an area of 11,934 sq. m.; b) covered by TCT No. T-41623 situated at San Miguel, Padre Garcia, Batangas containing an area of 17,272 sq. m. more or less; c) covered by OCT No. O-4372 situated at San Felipe, Padre Garcia, Batangas containing an area of 15,000 sq.m. more or less; d) covered by TCTNo. 31783 situated in Lipa City containing an area of 156.50 sq.m. more or less; e) covered by TCT No. 32018 situated in Lipa City containing an area of 156.5 sq.m.,more or less; f) covered by TCT No. 26552 situated in Lipa City containing an area of 284 sq.m., more or less; g) covered by TCT No. 61582 situated in Lipa City containing an area of 64.60 sq.m.; h) covered by TCT No. T-53896 situated in San Felipe, Padre Garcia, Batangas containing an area of 2,104 sq.m.; i) covered by OCT No. P-6276 (FP No. 09336) situated in San Felipe, Padre Garia, Batangas containing an area of 28,578 sq.m.; j) covered by TCT No. 214901 situated in Diliman, Quezon City containing an area 151.30 sq.m., more or less; k) covered by TCT No. T-13305 situated in Lipa City containing an area of 237 sq.m., more or less; l) OCT No. P-50 (FP No. 08137) containing an area of 2,510 sq.m.; m) covered by TCT No. 19613 situated in Pag-olingin, Lipa City containing an area of 4,790 sq.m., more or less; n) covered by TCT No. TT-79044 situated in Pinag-ulingin, Lipa City containing an area of 1,509 sq.m.; and o) covered by TCT No. 19616 situated in Rizal, Lipa City containing an area of 7,399 sq.m., more or less have been extra-judicially settled by and among their heirs per Doc. No. 250; Page No. 51; Book No. XX; Series of 2011 of ATTY. ANDREW C.LINATOC, Notary Public. Pahayagang BALIKAS | Nov. 23, 30 & Dec. 7, 2015

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late TEDDY C. HERNANDEZ who died intestate on October 11, 2014 in San Jose, Batangas consisting of six (6) real properties, to wit: a water purification equipment covered by Tax Dec. No. 20030-00606, and five (5) other real properties -- covered by Tax Dec. No. 20-030-00410 with an area of 184.30 sq. m.; covered by TCT No. T-117510 and Tax Dec. No. 20-030-00152 with an area of 342 sq. m.; covered by Tax Dec. No. 20-03000605 with an area of 34.08 sq. m.; covered by OCT No. P37564 and Tax Dec. No. 20-030-00705 with an area of 143 sq. m.; and covered by by OCT No. P-39900 and Tax Dec. No. 20-030-00707, all situated in Brgy. Sto. Cristo, San Jose, Batangas have been extra-judicially settled by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 492; Page No. 99; Book No. 199; Series of 2015 of Atty. ANGELITO MARAÑA, Notary Public. Pahayagang BALIKAS | Nov. 9, 16 & 23, 2015

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18-day anti-VAW campaign, rolls out in Tanauan City TANAUAN City – The City Government of Tanauan is set to kick-off its 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW) which will run from November 25 to December 12. Observed in the country since 2002, the campaign aims to raise awareness among all stakeholders that VAW is a public issue of national concern. Aligning with the national theme of “End Violence Against Women Now! It’s Our Duty! Gains and Ways forward”, the celebrations will serve as the city government’s platform in its initiatives to move forward and achieve the shared vision of a VAW-free society.

Several events were lined-up during this campaign which include: an opening salvo of early morning motorcade on November 25; a two-day medical mission focusing on women wellness (Dec. 1-2); a five-day women counseling sessions (Dec. 1-4); a Fun Run / Fun Walk (Dec. 5); Gender Sensitivity Training (Nov. 26-27 & Dec. 1-10); Agri-Fair (Nov. 26 - Dec. 10); and, Culminating and Awarding Program (Dec. 12). For more information please contact Mrs. Lorna O. Cabrera, City Social Welfare and Development Officer at (043) 778-1710 or (043) 778-0014.|

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Be vigilant while there is still time the Diocese of Kalookan is on Jan. 2, 2016. Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Kalookan on Oct. 14, 2015. *** The Diocesan Councils of the Laity and National Lay Organization members of Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (Laiko) elected the 15 members of the Board of Directors during its 19th Biennial Convention at Summit Circle Hotel at Cebu City. The Board then elected among themselves the national officers. Elected are Ms. Zenaida Capistrano (National President), Dr. Ma. Julieta Wasan (Executive Vice President), Engr. Victorino Lahoz (VP for Ecclesiastical Province of Manila), Mr. Loreto Guinhawa (VP for Luzon), Dr. Rene Josef Bullecer (VP for Visayas), Mr. Edgardo Malay (VP for Mindanao), Ms. Rosalinda Basas (Secretary), Ms. Gertrudes Bautista (Treasurer), Justice Maribel Liban

(Auditor), Mr. Glenn Barcelon (PRO). Directors are Dr. Romeo Cruz, Ms. Amparo Lim, Mr. Raymond Daniel Cruz, Mr. Rouquel Ponte, and Mr. Albert Loteyro. Dr. Amelita Dayrit-Go (Ex-Oficio Board Member). Their term of office starts on Jan. 1, 2016 and ends on Dec. 31, 2017. The election was supervised by the Committee on Elections chaired by Immediate Past President and ExOficio Board Member Atty. Aurora A. Santiago with Past President Ernesto Burdeos and Outgoing President Dr. Amelita Dayrit-Go as members (Outgoing Board Member Engr. Apolinario Carandang as alternate member) while Laiko Outgoing National Spiritual Director and Outgoing Chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Laity observed the proceedings with Cursillos in Christianity Vice President Sis. Goerth Bendoy.|

............................................................................ MEMBERS of the Tanauan City Gender and Development Technical Working Group intently listen to Ms. Vicky Javier (standing), GADTWG Chairperson, as she presents the final arrangements and the activities for the upcoming “18-day anti-VAW campaign” of the City Government of Tanauan slated on November 25 to December 12, 2015. Also shown are (from left) Mrs. Lorna Cabrera (CSWD Officer) and GAD-TWG members Jasmin Molino, Azela Kristel Jarme and Loreta Magnaye.| JUN MOJARES

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The Paris attacks, deplorable and yet not an aberration available bottled water,” Transport Development and Regulatory Office chief Francisco Beredo claimed. “We have tested in our office samples from bottled water and a tap water and we found out that the latter has

a lower pH content and since then we stop drinking commercially sold bottle water,” he added. In one of the previous interviews of Pahayagang BALIKAS, BCWD manager Yolanda Oyao said that based

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on the tests that their agency apply, their water supply has a lower pH value than those supplied by other water districts and is supply within the national standard. Ground water pumped by BCWD are regularly tested.

A pH value of water is the indicator for acidity or alkalinity. A pH value of 7 means a substance is neutral. The lower value indicates acidity, and a higher value is a sign of alkalinity.| BALIKAS NEWS TEAM

<<<PERSPECTIVE.. from P/4

The Paris attacks, deplorable and yet not an aberration not negate the fact that they are not combatants and are unarmed and thus, protected under human rights conventions and international humanitarian law. Second, at least if they are supporting the NPA they would not resort to random retaliatory acts of violence. As we condemn the

senseless violence in the Paris attacks, let us equally condemn the oppressive violence of the US and its allies against nations resisting their intrusions and amplify the calls of the Lumad for justice, pull out of AFP troops from their communities and #StopLumadKillings.| BULATLAT.COM

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<<<TUNAY.. from P/5

Mutya ng Batangas 2015 candidates, ipinakilala

The last two mites

Officer Emily Katigbak, sa tulong ng Provincial Information Office, ang isang oras na pakikipagtalakayan ng mga Mutya candidates sa mga press people. Ang Mutya ng Batangas ay isa sa tampok na okasyong ng Ala Eh! Festival 2015, na gaganapin sa Munisipalidad ng Sto. Tomas, sa pangunguna ni Mayor Edna Sanchez. Gaganapin ang Grand

Coronation Night sa Main Activity Center malapit sa NDN Grand sa susunod na Sabado, December 5. Ang isang linggong Ala Eh! Festival, na isa sa mga special activities na nasimulan sa administrasyon ni Gov. Vilma Santos Recto noong 2008, ay pagdiriwang ng 434th Founding Anniversary ng Lalawigan ng Batangas.| VINCE ALTAR

Sagittarius (Nob. 23-Dis. 21) - Masu-surprise ka sa iyong matatanggap na parangal. Suwerte sa kulay coral red. Lucky numbers ay 41, 17, 29, 44, 31 at 47. Capricorn (Dis. 22-Ene. 19) - Magpa-Feng Shui upang maakit ang mga helpful people sa negosyo. Suwerte sa kulay amber. Lucky numbers ay 22, 13, 31, 47, 37 at 17. Aquarius (Ene. 20 - Peb. 18) - Ang pagiging morally coercive ang magiging hadlang sa mga biyaya na dapat mong matanggap. Suwerte sa kulay white. Lucky numbers ay 33, 35, 25, 49 at 29. Pisces (Peb. 19 - Mar. 20) - Ang pagkakabuo ng iyong talent kasama sa pagsasanib ng kailangan ng mundo ay perfect channel ng iyong biyaya. Suwerte sa kulay cherry red. Lucky numbers ay 25, 19, 33, 39, 37 at 27. Aries (Mar. 21 - Abril 19) - Magkakaroon ng profitable sources sa iyong kabuhayan. Suwerte sa kulay orange. Lucky numbers ay 31, 11, 15, 25, 27, 17 at 10. Taurus (Abril 20-Mayo 20) - Panahon na para magcelebrate ng iyong tagumpay. Suwerte sa kulay wine red. Lucky numbers ay 25, 29, 19, 15, 17 at 27.

order to win the community’s praise, while the millions we donate quietly and soon forget about might become more pleasing to the Lord. Plumbing the depths of this story (and that of Camille’s) may yet lead us to another layer of truth—it is not just about the size of or our gifts or the love that accompanies it that God is opening our eyes to. I believe God wants us to realize that our donations and

love are His, only passing through our hands. As Camille says, “I could not have given if I did not first receive, and I could not shown mercy if I was not known mercy.” Our giving is our “Thank You” to our Giver and Lover. After we give, God alone remains; it would be sheer conceit to gloat over the merit of our donations—whether they be mites or millions. We give, and then must forget that we did. And that’s the truth.

Gemini (Mayo 21-Hun. 21) - Madadagdagan ang mga kaibigan dahil sa iyong karanasan ngayon. Suwerte sa kulay brown. Lucky numbers ay 31, 25, 39, 15, 44 at 49. Cancer (Hun. 22-Hul. 22) - Suriin ang mga alternative opportunities upang mapabuti ang projects. Suwerte sa kulay yellow. Lucky numbers ay 13, 27, 49, 39, 15 at 19. Leo (Hul. 23-Ago. 22) - Emotionally ay nasasakal ka sa mga demands ng iyong karelasyon. Suwerte sa kulay blue. Lucky numbers ay 17, 11, 49, 19, 47 at 44. Virgo (Ago 23-Set. 23) - Masusuri mo ngayon ang mga mystery sa mga kakulangan sa gamit. Suwerte sa kulay apricot. Lucky numbers ay 25, 35, 37, 44, 43 at 17. Libra (Set. 24-Okt. 23) – Ipagpapatuloy ang sharing ng iyong good fortune sa kapwa. Suwerte sa kulay magenta red. Lucky numbers ay 41, 44, 27, 47, 13 at 25. Scorpio (Okt. 24-Nob. 22) - Kailangang magpa-Feng Shui upang maibalik ang domestic well being at mutual joys ng buhay. Suwerte sa kulay emerald green. Lucky numbers ay 25, 39, 13, 41, 33 at 17.|

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