Vol. 20, No. 5 - February 2 - 8, 2015

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LUNSOD NG TANAUAN – “Magre-resign ako!” Ito ang mariing binitiwang kasagutan ni Tanauan City mayor Thony C. Halili sa mga mamamahayag nang tanungin kung anong gagawin ng alkalde kapag hindi naipasara ng tuluyan ang transfer station ng mga basura sa Brgy. Sambat ng lunsod na ito.

Ito ay matapos umabot sa tanggapan ng Pununlunsod ang sunud-sunod na reklamo mula sa mga concerned citizens hinggil sa mga kalat at masamang amoy na nagmumula sa naturang transfer station.

Inatasan ni Mayor Halili si City Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) Engr.

Ryan Pariño para sa madaliang pagpapahakot ng lahat ng basura mula sa nasabing pasilidad at pagpapasara nito simula Pebrero 1, 2015.

Ang mahigit sa tatlong dekadang transfer station na ito ang nagsisilbing “holding area” ng lahat ng mga nakokolektang basura sa lunsod at pinatatakbo ng NLC Garbage Services na isang pribadong kontratista.

Dahil sa kalat na idinulot ng nagdaang Bagyong Glenda, at nang tone-toneladang basurang nalikom noong nagdaang panahon ng Kapaskuhan, hindi kinaya ng nasabing pasilidad ang agarang pagpoproseso ng mga basura.

POLITICAL WILL. Nag-inspeksyon si Tanauan City mayor Thony Halili sa “transfer station” ng mga basura ng Dahil dito, naalarma ang mga residente at lunsod na matatagpuan sa Brgy. Sambat matapos tumanggap ng mga reklamo mula sa mga residente laban ang pamahalaang lunsod sa masangsang na

JUN MOJARES >>>POLITICAL WILL... sundan sa P/2 sa patuloy operasyon ng nasabing pasilidad.| ................................................................................................................................................................

Humigit-kumulang P21-milyong bawang, nasabat ng Customs sa Batangas Port

KONSULTASYON. Ipinaliliwanag ni City Planning and Development Office chief Engr.

Januario Godoy kay DPWH secretary Rogelio SIngson ang Proposed Traffic Management Plan ng Lunsod Batangas, habang matamang nakikinig sina Atty. Reginald Dimacuha, secretary to the City Mayor; Pilipinas Shell Communications manager Cesar Abaricia at iba pang kasama sa delegasyon. | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Fallen 44, Heroes All!

Calumpang Bridge rehab, may‘Notice to Proceed’na; Batangas Traffic Management Plan, iprenesinta na sa DPWH NAIBIGAY na ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) sa JBL Builders and William Uy Construction Join Ventures ang ‘Notice to Proceed’ para sa rehabilitasyon ng Calumpang Bridge.

Ito ang inihayag ni DPWH secretary Rogelio Singson delegasyon ng mga lokal na opisyal na pinangunahan nina Batangas City mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha at 2nd District Congressman Raneo Abu na nagtungo sa punong tanggapan ng DPWH sa Port Area, Manila noong Miyerkules, Enero 28 upang alamin ang estado ng pagsasaayos ng Calumpang Bridge na bumagsak noong July 16, 2014, bunsod ng bagyong Glenda.

Kasama rin sa delegasyon ang mga department heads ng pamahalang

SIES Eco Patrol, nakipagp. 3 dayalogo sa gobernador .......................................................................................................................

Iba’t ibang pagsasanay, p. 6 p. 4 libreng ihahatid ng OCVAS

lunsod, DPWH Batangas 2nd District Engr. Carlito Jose, at mga opisyales ng malalaking kumpanya sa lunsod kabilang ang Pilipinas Shell, San Miguel Corporation, JG Summit Petrochemical Corp. at Lafarge Cement.

Layunin ng pagbisita na alamin ang estado ng rehabilitasyon ng tulay tulay na syang nag-uugnay sa Poblacion at sa may 59 barangay at commercial area sa gawing timog at silangan bahagi ng lunsod, matapos mabalita ang pakapagaward ng kagawaran sa naturang kontratista.

Magugunitang umabot pa sa ikatlong public bidding bago nai-award ang proyekto. Ang proyekto ay may kabuuang halagang P63,478,735.04 at

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NEWS

Police outpost, itinayo sa bagong Solid East Public Assistance Center Bilang suporta sa SEPAC, HIGIT na mapapanatili ang doza ng 4 th District, Hindi lamang mga taga-Solid sinabi ni Cong. Mendoza na katahimikan at kaayusan sa Congressman Rani Abu, ABC East aniya ang makikinabang may 18 barangay na bumu- president Dondon Dima- ditto kundi ang mga karatig magbibigay siya ng service patrol sa mga kapulisan buo ng Solid East sa pag- cuha, PSupt. Manuel Castillo, distrito at bayan. kakatayo ng police outpost na BM Marvy Marino, mga City Ayon kay Punumba- upang magamit ng mga ito tinatawag na Solid East Councilors at Barangay rangay Marivel Santos ng sa pagresponde at pagmoPublic Assistance Center Officials.

Barangay Maapaz at pangulo nitor ng mga barangay.

Ang SEPAC ay panga(SEPAC) sa Barangay PahaPinuri ni Mayor Dima- ng Solid East Barangay, rang East, Batangas City. cuha ang mga bumubuo ng itinayo ang SEPAC sa ngasiwaan ng Batangas City Pinasinayaan ang Solid East dahil sa inisyatibo Paharang East dahil ito ang Police kung saan 12 police ang SEPAC noong January 30 sa at pagkakaisa nila na maisa- sentro na madaling itatalaga ditto at duduty ng pangunguna ni Mayor katuparan ang proyektong ito puntahan upang rumes- 24/7 sa pangunguna ni Spo3 Eduardo B. Dimacuha, na pinunduhan ng pamaha- ponde sa mga kriminalidad at Nelson Cantos Ramos.| LIZA P. DE LOS REYES Congressman Dong Men- laang lunsod ng 1.3 milyon. aksidente. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

February 2 - 8, 2015

Inter-Island News Collated By RONALINA L. ELARMO

Naujan Lake, 5th Largest Lake in the Philippines CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – Located in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Naujan Lake National Park (NLNP) is now the 5th largest lake in the Philippines.

NLNP is surrounded by four municipalities: Naujan, Victoria, Socorro and Pola.

It can be recalled that by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 335 signed by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos on January 28, 1968, NLNP was declared as national park.

Based on the record of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Provincial Office here, NLNP has an area of 21,655 hectares. It is also recognized now as a Wetland of International Importance and as site network of East Asian and Australian Flyway.

According to Haribon Foundation, NLNP is a home to many species of wildlife, both terrestrial and aquatic. In fact, a total of 159 terrestrial vertebrates were recorded: 105 species of birds, 21 species of mammals, and 33 species of reptiles and amphibians.

Likewise, the lake serves as wetland habitat supporting the endemic and threatened Philippine Ducks and a globallysignificant population of Tufted Ducks, as well as migratory waterbirds such as Terns, Herons, Egrets and others.

Other endemic and threatened birds were recorded in or near the protected area such as Mindoro Imperial Pigeon, Mindoro Bleeding-heart Pigeon, Black-hooded Coucal and Mindoro Hornbill.| ........................................................................................................

33 kalabaw, ipinamahagi sa mga biktima ng bagyong Glenda

DAANG MATUWID.Widening of Palico-Balayan-Batangas Road inlcuding Drainage (Canal) in Lemery, Batangas. Inset.

Other infrastructure projects implemented by DPWH Batangas I DEO in Western Batangas.| CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

DPWH Batangas I DEO reports accomplishments FOR the year 2014, the Department of retrofitting and construction of bridges; buildings; five (5) rural health stations, Public Works and Highways Batangas and opening of a new road to connect eight (8) farm-to-market roads and First District Engineering Office (DPWH Batangas and Cavite. four (4) rainwater collector systems.

Batangas I DEO), headed by District All these infrastructures are The accomplishment for CY 2014 Engineer Juliana D. Vergara together highlights well-maintained national supportive to the district’s social and with Assistant District Engineer Bencio road network consisting of four (4) economic development and enhanceA. Aguzar and sixty four (64) officials arterial roads and seven (7) secondary ment of tourism development potentials. and employees, managed to implement roads, with total length of 162.911 Likewise, it aim to fulfill the ninety five (95) projects in Western kilometers including forty eight (48) department’s mission of pursuing Batangas utilizing funds from DPWH bridges; widened (2.08 kilometers) and national development objectives; a vision Infrastructure Program and other improved (7.58 kilometers) national aspired by Secretary Rogelio L. Singson national government agencies. roads with drainage and canals, better and Region IV-A Regional Director These projects include maintenance, flood control system and slope Samson L. Hebra. improvement and widening of national protections (405.6 meters).

As the engineering and construction roads including drainage; improvement Also included are improved local / arm of the government, DPWH seeks to of farm-to-market roads; construction barangay / farm-to-market roads (2.42 adhere to the president’s motto, “Daang and rehabilitation of school buildings, kilometers); thirty eight (38) new school Matuwid, Kaunlaran ang Hatid”.| multi-purpose buildings, rural health buildings – equivalent to eighty nine (89) BALIKAS NEWS TEAM stations and rainwater collectors; classrooms; six (6) multi-purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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“Magre-resign ako!” - Mayor

MATAMANG inoobserbahan ni Mayor Thony C. Halili ang operasyon ng granulator machine, na matatagpuan sa material recovery facility (MRF) ng lunsod sa may Sitio Dayapan, Brgy. Bilog-bilog.|

amoy at sa maaring masamang dulot nito sa kalusugan ng mga mamamayan.

Gayunpaman, binigyan pa rin ni Mayor Halili ng sapat na panahon ang NLC Garbage Services upang mahakot at maisaayos ang nasabing lugar.

Kaalinsabay nito, iniutos din ni Mayor Halili ang pagpapalawig ng operasyon ng bagong katatayong material recovery facility (MRF) sa may Sitio Dayapan ng Brgy. Bilog-bilog upang makatulong na maibsan ang

lumalalang suliranin sa basura ng lunsod.

Simula nang buksan ito noong Disyembre nang nakalipas na taon, ang mahigit sa anim na toneladang “bio-degradable” na basura na nakokolekta araw-araw mula sa Tanauan City Public Market ay pinoproseso sa pamamagitan ng “vermi-composting” upang maging “organic fertilizer,” at ipinamamahagi naman nang libre sa mga magsasaka ng lunsod.|

SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro - Nagsagawa ng pamamahagi ang tanggapan ng Mangyan Affairs (MA) ng 33 kalabaw noong Enero 19-20.

Ito ay programa ng Department of Agriculture (DA) para sa mga nasalanta ng bagyong Glenda ng nakalipas na taon.

Karamihan sa mga benepisyaryo ay mga Indigenous Peoples (IPs).

Tumanggap ng 26 na kalabaw ang mga IPs mula sa mga bayan ng San Jose, Rizal, Calintaan, Magsaysay, Mamburao, Sablayan, Sta Cruz, Paluan at Abra de Ilog.

Ayon kay Mario Mulingbayan ng MA, malaking tulong ang mga kalabaw sa mga gawain ng mga IPmhs mula sa kabundukan lalo na sa pagtatanim.

“May kahalintulad na programa ang ating pamahalaang panlalawigan pero itong ipinamamahagi natin ay pinagsumikapan nina Congresswoman (Cong.

Josephine Sato) at ni Governor Mendiola (Governor Gene Mendiola) sa Department of Agriculture” paliwanag ni Mulingbayan.

Ang pamamahagi ng mga kalabaw ay isinailalaim sa proseso na naayon sa pamamaraan ng mga IPs at ito ay ang isang kalabaw ay hindi lang pagaari ng iisa kung hindi ng buong pamayanan.| ........................................................................................................

‘Baragatan sa Barangay’, inilunsad sa Palawan PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — Upang madala sa mga mahihirap na barangay sa Palawan ang mga pangunahing serbisyo ng gobyerno ay inilunsad ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang bago nitong programa na tinaguriang “Baragatan sa Barangay”.

Ang paglulunsad nito ay isinigawa sa Bgy. Isaub, Aborlan, Palawan kamakailan kung saan ang mga serbisyong panlipunan na naihatid ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ay ang mga sumusunod: libreng serbisyong medikal at dental na may kasamang libreng gamot; pamamahagi ng local social pension sa mga senior citizens; pagrerehistro sa Philhealth; handog titulo ng Register of Deeds; Jobs Fair ng Provincial PESO; pamamahagi ng Solar Home System sa mga kabahayang malayo sa main line ng kuryente; para sa programang pangkabuhayan ay namahagi rin ang pamahalaang panlalawigan ng mga pananim na cacao, kape, niyog at seaweeds, nagsagawa rin ng pagtatala ng mga magsing-irog para sa gaganaping mass wedding sa Pebrero 14 at iba pang serbisyong panlipunan.

Nagkaroon din ng talakayan hinggil sa mga batas na ipinatutupad sa lalawigan na pinangunahan ng Provincial Legal Office, ang pangangalaga sa kalikasan na pinangunahan naman ng Bantay Palawan at ang peace and order situation na pinangunahan ng Philippine National Police (PNP).

Nakiisa naman ang ilang national agencies tulad ng Philhealth, Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), Register of Deeds, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) at Philippine National Police (PNP) sa isinagawang Baragatan sa Barangay.|

NEWS

February 2 - 8, 2015

Peace & Order Update Collated By JACK L. AQUINO

Training plain, bumulusok sa dagat, 2 PAF pilot patay NASUGBU, Batangas – DALAWANG piloto ng Philippine Air Force (PAF) ang sinawimpalad na mamatay nang biglang bumulusok pababa sa kailaliman ng dagat sa kalagitanaan nitong Sabado ng umaga, Enero 31.

Kinilala ng mga otoridad sa PAF headquarters sa Villamor Air Base sa Lunsod Pasay ang mga sumakabilang buhat na piloto na sina Capt. John Bayao at 1st Lt. Nazer Jana.

Ayon sa ulat, nagsasagawa ng air exhibition ang dalawang piloto para sa pagdiriwang ng Nasugbu’s Liberation Day nang biglang bumulusok ang kanilang SF-260 plane sa dagat may 150 meters ang layo mula sa baybayin ng Barangay Bucana, ganap na ika-9:45 ng umaga.

Ayon kay Chief Inspector Pablo Aguda, hepe ng Nasugbu Police, na narekober ang bangkay ng mga piloto sa may 20 metrong lalim at dinala na sa Maynila.

Ayon kay PAF spokesman Col. Rico Canaya, nagpadala ng mga imbestigador sa Nasugbu si PAF chief Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado nagsasagawa na ng masusing imbestigasyon ang PAF upang matukoy ang dahilan ng insidente.| BALIKAS NEWS TEAM

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2 suspected robbers nabbed LIPA City – Two suspected robbers were nabbed in separate occasions on the same day that they were caught ransacking a rise stall at the Lipa City Public Market.

Authorities identified the suspects as Allan Alvarez y Matubang, 20 years old, single, helper, native of La Carlota City, Negros Occidental and presently residing at Brgy.

Maraouy, Lipa City; and Jonathan Roldan y Ramos, 16 years old, with live-in partner, OSY, native of Pasig City and presently residing at Brgy 3, here.

Reports reaching Camp Miguel Malvar narrates that at about 10:02 in the morning of January 29, 2015, victim identified as Karen Del Mundo y Napiza, 43 years old, married, businesswoman and a resident of Brgy. Sabang, Lipa City. together with her husband and Reynaldo Esguerra Morada, volunteer security of Lipa Public Market, appeared at Lipa CPS and turned-over the arrested suspects.

Accordingly, at about 1:15 in the morning of January 29, 2015, suspects were caught in the act by Reynaldo Morada while ransacking inside the rice stall of the victim located at Lipa Public Market, Bgy 3, Lipa City.

Suspects hurriedly ran when they saw Reynaldo Morada who was coming and eventually evade the arrest. At about 6:00AM of same date, Jonathan Roldan saw by Reynaldo Morada who was walking near the Public Market hence he was arrested. Reynaldo Morada sought the assistance of a SWAT Team which eventually arrested the other suspect Allan Alvarez at Brgy. Maraouy, Lipa City.

The arrested suspects are now detained at the LIpa City Police Detention Cell.| ........................................................................................................

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Calumpang Bridge rehab, may ‘Notice to Proceed’na... popondohan ng pamahalaang nasyunal mula sa Calamity Fund na nakapalob sa 2014 General Appropriation Act (GAA) at inaasahang matatapoos sa loob ng pitong hanggang walong buwan.

Nitong nakalipas na linggo, sinabi ni City Engineer Adela Hernandez na humingi lamang ng palugit na ilang araw ang Meralco upang mailipat ang high tension wires na mula Pallocan West patungo sa M. H. Del Pilar patungo sa P. Panganiban St. sapagkat hindi makapagsisimula ang DPWH ng clearing operation at rehabilitation kung hindi muna maililipat ang naturang mga kable ng kuryente.

Samantala, nagkaroon din ng presentation sina Cong. Abu, Chief of Staff Atty.

RD Dimacuha, City Administrator Phillip Baroja, City Planning and Development Officer Engr. Sonny Godoy at City Engineer Adela Her-

nandez tungkol sa Proposed Traffic Management Plan, na magbubukas ng access road mula Brgy. Tabangao hanggang Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) at mula San Isidro hanggang STAR Tollway.

Tiniyak ni Sec. Singson ang suporta ng DPWH sa naturang proyekto na inaasahang makakatulong sa pagpapaluwag ng trapiko sa lunsod. Binigyang-diin niya na kailangan rin ang tulong ng lokal na pamahalaan at pribadong sektor para sa implementasyon ng access road na ito.

Sinabi rin niya na pagaralang mabuti ng pamahalaang lunsod ang Proposed Traffic Management Plan at tiyaking ito ang “best alignment and that it would be feasible and less expensive.”

Makikipag-ugnayan rin ang pamahalaang lunsod sa DPWH para sa proyektong ito.| JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS at MARIE V. LUALHATI

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SIES Eco Patrol, nakipagdayalogo sa gobernador LUNSOD BATANGAS -- Tuluyan nang pinaigting ng San Isidro Elementary School Eco Patrolers ang kampanya nito para sa mas malawak na pangangalaga ng kapaligiran -- isang kampanyang tinawag nilang Eco Patrol Quest.

Nitong nakalipas na Lunes, Enero 26, nakipag-dayalogo ang mga kasapi ng SIES Eco Patrol kay Governor Vilma Santos-Recto sa People’s Mansion, Kapitolyo, kung saan ay mainit na tinanggap ng ina ng lalawigan ang mga batang tinatawag ding green ambassadors.

Sa gitna ng pagka-star struck ng mga mag-aaral, lubos din ang ipinakitang kasiyahan ng gobernadora sa aktibong pakikilahok ng mga estudyante sa pangangalaga ng kapaligiran.

Aniya, tunay ngang higit na kailangan ngayon ang mas malawak na kampanya para tutukan ang mga environmental issues at nakatutuwang sa murang edad ay gayun na lamang ang pagpapakita ng concern ng mga Eco Patrolers para sa kapaligiran.

Ginabayan ang nasabing mga Eco Patrolers ang kanilang YES-O Coordinator, Magielyn R. Babao, sa pagpepresenta ng programang Eco Patrol Quest.

DAYALOGO. Lubos ang kasiyahan ni Governor Vilma Santos-Recto

nang mabatid ang Eco Patrol Quest program ng San Isidro Elementary School sa dayalogo noong Lunes, Enero 26.| CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Bukod kay Governor Vi, nakapanayam din ng grupo si Provincial Government-Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) chief Luis Awitan, ukol naman sa mga programa ng pamahalaang panlalawigan sa pagpapanatli at pangangalaga ng kalikasan.

Kinilala bilang Best Innovative Environmental Project sa Division of

Batangas City noong 2014, lalo pang pinalawak ang ngayon ay Eco Patrol Quest na ngayon ay may mas mataas na collaboration sa barangay at maging sa mga pribadong sektor at sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaang nasyunal gaya ng Bureau of Fire Protection.| DHALENZ R. LANDICHO

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PhilHealth Run 2015, tuluy na tuloy na sa Peb. 15 HANDA na ang Philhealth Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) sa isasagawang ikalawang Nationwide Simultaneous Run sa 13 rehiyon sa bansa sa February 15, 2015 bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng ika-20 taong anibersaryo nito na may temang “Ënsuring Universal Coverage for all Filipinos”.

Magugunita na ito ay inilunsad noong November

7 bilang hudyat ng simula ng ika-100 araw na countdown sa February 15 Run. Ang paglulunsad ay ginanap sa Events Center ng SM City Lipa noong November 7, 2014.

Tinatawag na “Philhealth: Ready, Tsekap, Go”, layunin ng event na ito na patuloy na mapalawig ang public awareness sa Kalusugang Pangkalahatan

na hangad ng Aquino administration at mapaigting ang misyon nito na mabigyan ang lahat ng Filipino ng access sa quality health care sa pamamagitan ng social health insurance.

Ang mga kategorya ay 3K, 5K, at 20K. Ang registration fee sa 3K ay P 350, P 500 sa 5K at P600 naman sa 20K. Ang magwawagi sa 3K ay tatanggap ng P2,000,

P5000 ang unang pwesto sa 5K at P 15,000 naman ang mananalo sa 20K. Ang proceeds mula sa registration fees at sponsors ay ipagkakaloob sa Punla Ka Regional Inst for Special People Inc., Batangas Province Association of Disabled Persons Inc at AKAPIN Batangan Inc.| RONNA E. CONTRERAS

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AYUDA. Pinangunahan ni Gov. Vilma Santos Recto ang pamamahagi ng tulong pinansyal sa mga biktima ng nagdaang bagyong Ruby sa mga benepisyaryo mula sa bayan ng Rosario, Taysan at San Juan. Ang naturang tulong pinansiyal ay ipinagkaloob ng ATI bilang tulong sa mga biktima ng bagyo. Ito ay nagkakahalaga ng kabuuang P500,000.00. May 98 recipients ang tumanggap ng assistance. Binigyan ng P5,000. ang pamilyang nagkaroon ng partially damaged houses at P10,000. para sa mga totally damaged houses.| ELFIE ESTRELLA ILUSTRE

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Timpalak Sabayang Pagbigkas sa buwan ng patalaang sibil BILANG pagdiriwang ng Civil Registration Month ngayong taon, magsasagawa ang Tanggapan ng Tagatalang Sibil sa Batangas City ng patimpalak sa Sabayang Pagbigkas para sa mga public at private high school students kung saan ang tema

ay “Sama Ka sa Civil Registration Groupie” sa ika24 ng Pebrero.

Ayon kay City Civil Registrar Josie Maranan, ito ang unang pagkakataon na magsasagawa sila ng naturang patimpalak na isasagawa sa Batangas City

Convention Center kung saan tatanggap ng P 15,000, P 10,000 at P 5,000 na cash prize ang una, ikalawa at ikatlong gantimpala na magwawagi.

Sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay muli silang magsasagawa ng Walk for a Cause

para sa Cancer Warriors Foundation sa February 25 sa Batangas City track oval.

Ito ay lalahukan ng lahat ng empleyado ng kanilang tanggapan kasama ang mga kawani ng Philippine Statistics Authority at iba pa.

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OPINION

February 2 - 8, 2015

IN EXACTLY 24 months, the Aquino Administration that came to power on a “Social Contract with the Filipino People” will come to a close. Its trademark shibboleth: “Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap.” Its path to governance: Daang Matuwid.

In his homily on the feast of Santo Niño [the Holy Child] in Manila on Sunday, Pope Francis called the faithful to see in the Child Jesus their deepest identity and to protect their families against the devil’s insidious attacks against it.

Speaking to an enormous estimated crowd of 6 million faithful in Rizal Park, site to the 1995 World Youth Day, the Pope said that the image of the Child Jesus, which accompanied the Christianization of the Philippines, continues to remind us of “the link between God’s Kingdom and the mystery of spiritual childhood”.

The Santo Niño, he said, reminds us of our deepest identity. “In Christ we have become God’s adopted children, brothers and sisters in Christ. This is who we are. This is our identity.”

Yet Pope Francis also noted that the world and the devil seek to make us forget the truth of who we are.

“The devil is the father of lies,” he said. “Often he hides his snares behind the appearance of sophistication, the allure of being ‘modern’, ‘like everyone else’. He distracts us with the view of ephemeral pleasures, superficial pastimes. And so we squander our God-given gifts by tinkering with gadgets; we squander our money on gambling and drink; we turn in our ourselves.

We forget to remain focused on the things that really matter."

“We forget to remain, at heart, children of God,” he said. “This is sin: to forget, in one’s heart, to be children of God.” The Holy Child also reminds us that this identity, and our families, must be protected, the Pope observed.

“Sadly, in our day, the family all too often needs to be protected against insidious attacks and programs contrary to all that we hold true and sacred, all that is most beautiful and noble in our culture,” he said. “Specifically,” he added, “we need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished and protected.”

Pope Francis’ words follow his address to families Friday, in which he spoke of an “ideological colonization” that is seeking to destroy the family and reaffirmed the Church’s teaching set forth by Blessed Pope Paul VI in Humanae Vitae.

His comments come in the wake of the Filipino President Benigno Aquino’s signing of a controversial reproductive health bill that would require government-sanctioned sex education for adults, middle and high school students, and a population control program that includes fully subsidized contraceptives under government health insurance.

The Pope concluded his remarks by commending the Filipino faithful to the Santo Niño, asking that he continue to bless the Philippines and sustain Christians in their vocation to be witnesses and missionaries of the joy of the Gospel, in Asia and in the whole world.

The image of the Santo Niño of Cebú [the Holy Child of Cebu] is the oldest religious relic in the Philippines and is considered by many Filipinos to be miraculous.

The 12-inch wooden statue depicting the Child Jesus clothed in royal attire is thought to have been made by Flemish artists and was presented in April 1521 as a baptismal gift by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan to the newly baptized wife of the Rajah Humabon (baptized Charles V).

The image is one of the most beloved and venerated icons in the Philippines. It is housed in the Minor Basilica of Santo Niño, built on the site where, in April 1565, the statue was found in a pine box amidst the ruins of a burnt house believed to have miraculously survived. |

Ang Mabuting Balita Ang Pagpapagaling sa Maraming Tao (Mateo 8:14-17)(Lucas 4:38-41) MULA sa sinagoga, si Jesus, kasama sina Santiago at Juan, ay nagtuloy agad sa bahay nina Simon at Andres. Noon ay nakahigang nilalagnat ang biyenan ni Simon at ito'y agad nilang sinabi kay Jesus. Kaya't nilapitan ni Jesus ang babae, hinawakan ito sa kamay at ibinangon. Noon di'y gumaling ito at naghanda ng pagkain para sa kanila.

Pagsapit ng gabi, pagkalubog ng araw, dinala kay Jesus ang lahat ng maysakit at ang mga sinasapian ng demonyo.

Halos lahat ng mga tagaroon ay nagkatipon sa harap ng bahay. Pinagaling ni Jesus ang maraming maysakit, anuman ang kanilang karamdaman. Pinalayas din niya ang mga demonyo, at hindi niya hinayaang magsalita ang mga ito sapagkat alam nila kung sino siya.

Ang Pangangaral ni Jesus sa Galilea (Lucas 4:42-44) MADALING-ARAW pa'y bumangon na si Jesus at nagpunta sa isang lugar kung saan maaari siyang manalanging magisa. Hinanap siya ni Simon at ng mga kasama nito, at nang matagpuan siya ay sinabi nila, "Hinahanap po kayo ng mga tao."

Ngunit sinabi niya sa kanila, "Kailangang pumunta rin tayo sa mga karatig-bayan upang makapangaral ako roon.

Ito ang dahilan ng pagparito ko."

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Lessons from the Mamasapano fiasco THE Mamasapano fiasco that killed 44 policemen, who came from its elite unit, has generated so much reaction from the public that it compelled President Aquino to explain how and why this blunder happened – although what he did was to merely blame somebody else. Let us not put the lives of those killed, policemen and Moro rebels alike, to waste. Let us derive lessons from the Aquino government’s costly blunder. Here are some lessons and revelations we could derive from this fiasco.

1. The level of ineptness of the Aquino government is quite high and yet it does not have the humility to accept its mistakes and correct its errors. Instead, President Aquino always passes on the blame to others or his underlings while saving himself from being held accountable for his costly blunders. Clearly, President Aquino approved a military action – ignorance is no excuse – that imperiled the peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to curry favor with the US in the hope of getting more military aid.

It also raised a question: Why is suspended PNP Director Alan Purisima heading the operations?

2. It would take more than a piece of paper, crafted as an agreement or a law, to achieve peace. Even with the ceasefire and expected forging of a peace agreement, the Aquino government approved a military operation within the area of operations of the MILF. It is obviously not a simple serving of a warrant, with the number and type of troops involved.

The reaction of the Moro rebels, on the other hand, showed their deep distrust over the sincerity of the Philippine government and the intention of its troops.

No matter how many agreements the government signs and with whom, peace could never achieved unless the roots of the armed conflict is addressed. In the case of the Bangsamoro people, the armed conflict is rooted in centuries of oppression and chauvinism and deep social inequities.

The Philippine government has already signed a peace agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) before and still a just and lasting peace has not been achieved.

Even if the Bangsamoro Basic Law is passed and the fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are decommissioned and disarmed, if the Bangsamoro people’s right to self determination is not genuinely guaranteed and the deep social inequity plaguing them is not addressed, the armed conflict would continue. This early, there is already the Bangsamoro Freedom Fighters and the MNLF is exhibiting signs of unrest.

3. If the government takes on a war that is not ours, but an invention of the US to justify its continuous military buildup, aggression and intervention such as the “war on terror”, then the war would be brought to us. Assuming that indeed Abdulbasit Usman at Zulkipli Bin Hir – Usman and Marwan – of the Jemaah Islamiya are here, the question is why are they here?

It is most probably because we have allowed ourselves to be used by the US in its war on terror.

Reports reveal that the whole Mamasapano operations was directed by the US to neutralize Marwan. The US supplied the intelligence; it instigated the Aquino government to undertake the operations; and US troops were sighted participating in the retrieval operations.

Second, the oppression and social inequities being suffered by the Bangsamoro people create the breeding ground for armed Islamic fundamentalist movements.

If the Bangsamoro people do not suffer oppression and social inequities, and the Philippine government does not allow the US, or any country for that matter, to use the country and its Armed Forces for the war that the US created and instigated, Usman and Marwan would not be welcomed here.

Benjie Oliveros

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OPINION

February 2 - 8, 2015

The Fallen 44, Heroes All! THE number has gone up to fifty. The Fallen 44 were joined by their six other comrades in their journey to the world beyond. The number of grieving families has increased. The wounds inflicted on us all continue to swell.

We are still mourning for the loss of lives in one of the saddest moments in our history. No necrological tribute can ever soothe the grief and the anguish that the bereaved feel. Only an assurance of justice may mend the brokenness of the wives, children, parents and friends of the young men who were led to their deaths by their field commanders and civilian superiors.

The accountability for their deaths reaches to the highest office in the land—in the shoulder of their Commander-in-Chief.

President BS Aquino III first implied that the death of young police officers is the price of their loyalty to duty. He then recounted how his family suffered under the Martial rule. He insinuated that he is never alien to the sorrows and sufferings of the widows, orphaned and the bereaved. He claimed that the operation had long been designed and approved, not during this term, but during the previous administration rule. This sums up his live television appearance after the massacre.

There is no doubt that incident have impacted on the fragile peace term between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). In spite of the insensitivity and the efforts of the administration

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No woman’s low, sweet voice was near one soothing word to say Or gentle hand from his cold brow to wipe the damps away; But yet why should we grieve for him, that hero gallant, brave?

His was a soldier’s glorious death, a soldier’s glorious grave!

(From The Soldier’s Death, by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon)  The cries for justice for justice ring louder than the bell of peace today. Let justice be done though heaven should fall. Fiat justitia ruat caelum!

Demandang hindi natanggap Barangay Kalayaan, Gerona, Tarlac. Nalaman niya na matagal na palang nailit ang lupa at hindi na nakatira roon ang mag-asawa. Noong Setyembre 26, 2000, pumunta si Tino sa Tierra Pura Subdivision, Quezon City at walang paliwanag na iniwan ang summons ng korte sa hipag ni Ted na si Vicky at hindi sa mag-asawa. Katibayan ay ang pirma ng hipag sa sulat.

Hindi nakasagot sa reklamo sina Risa at Ted. Dineklara ng korte na wala na silang karapatan pa sa kaso at hinayaan na solong maghain ng ebidensiya ang MAC. Noong Hunyo 27, 2001, nagdesisyon ang korte pabor sa MAC. Pinagbabayad ang mag-asawa ng P353,500, 6% interes at P30,000 na gastos sa abogado.

Noong Nobyembre 10, 2004, ipinatupad ng korte ang nasabing desisyon sa bisa ng isang writ of execution. Natanggap ng mag-asawa ang kopya ng

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Pagpapalakas ng patriyotismo ANG pagmamasid ay isang pamamaraan para tayo ay makaangkin ng kaalaman sa maraming larangan.

Ito ay isang accepted truth ng karamihan sa education and academic sector kaya kahit ang mga field trip, observation tours, OJTs at immersion programs ay pasado sa istriktong batayan ng mga matataas na ahensya at institusyon ng edukasyon sa ating bansa.  Bilang Commandant ng Philippine Air Force Officer Candidate School, ikinagagalak ko ng ibalita sa lahat na sisimulan na namin ang aming Open House and Silent Drill Exhibition program.

Iniimbita namin ang ating mga guro’t mag-aaral na bumisita sa Fernando Air Base sa Lipa City tuwing Linggo simula nitong Ferbruary 8, 2015. Dito namin gusto ipakita sa ating mga kabataan ang kahalagahan ng disiplina sa paghubog ng ating mga future leaders.

Mamasapano, what next?

Importante din na malaman ng lahat na ito ay isang daan lamang para sa pagpapalakas ng patriotism sa mga salinlahi nating Pilipino.  Sa Open House matutunghayan ng mga bisita kung paano namumuhay sa loob ng barracks ang aming mga kadete. Mapag alaman din nila kung ano ang epekto ng disiplina sa isang tao kahit na sa ordinaryong bagay at kalakaran katulad na lang ng pagsasaayos at pagliligpit na isinasagawa ng mga kadete sa kanilang mga personal na gamit.

Isang paborito ko na joke mula sa isang educator father ay ang simpleng pangaral nito sa kanyang anak.

Sinabi nya na “If you want to change the world start by making up your bed.”

Sa una ay natatawa ako pero sa aking pag-aanalisa totoo nga na ang pagbabagong gusto natin na mangyari sa ating bansa, sa ating mundo at buhay ay

With all a mother’s doting love a mother yearned for him, And watching for his quick return, a sister’s eye grew dim, And, dearer still, a gentle girl, his fair affianced bride,— And yet, with all these loving ones, unfriended, had he died.

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DAHIL sa hindi pagbabayad ng mag-asawang Ted at Risa ng mga patuka ng manok na umaabot na sa P353,500, idinemanda sila ng MAC – supplier ng feeds noong Hunyo 21, 2000. Hiningi ng MAC sa korte na pabayaran sa mag-asawa ang P353,500, pati interes, P60,000 na gastos sa abogado at pati lahat ng gastos sa asunto. Ayon sa reklamo, ang nakasaad na tirahan ng mag-asawa kung saan maipapadala ang mga sulat (summons) ng korte ay sa manukan nila sa Barangay Kalayaan, Gerona, Tarlac at sa tirahan nila sa Quezon City —230 Apo Street Sta. Mesa Heights.

Noong Setyembre 17, 2000, pumunta sa 230 Apo Street ang kinatawan ng korte na si Tino upang ipatanggap ang summons ng korte. Ang tatay ni Ted ang nakausap ni Tino at sinabihan siya sa Tierra Pura Subdivision, Tandang Sora, Quezon City nakatira ang magasawa. Kahit ibinigay na sa kanya ang tamang tirahan ng mag-asawa, pumunta pa rin si Tino sa manukan sa

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FOR those many of us who are watching from the sidelines and from a distance the events unfolding, it's been an emotionally draining week due to the Mamasapano incident. It's a mixture of shock, disbelief, anger, grief! Many a tear has been shed. The agony that struck the sensitivities of all Pinoys still lingers and will continue to linger.

So, where do we go from here?

That reminds me of that favorite line of the Romans of yore that became the title of that old movie "QUO VADIS", meaning "where to", "where are we going" "what next". On this, I have a few thoughts of my own I wish to share.  FAMILIES - For the families and loved ones of those who died, it is still about grappling with the reality, accepting the painful loss. It is still denial to some. It is about recalling those last moments like the last phone call or the last "goodbye" or those last intimate moments.

It is also about how to grapple with life without them. At this time, it is still grief and pain. The human dimension of it all is replete with anecdotal vignettes that if recalled, told and re-told help numb the pain and give temporary solace to those grieving, shunting aside for some fleeting moment about grim death and its concommitant pains. But then, for now, it's more about getting satisfactory answers for their question: "why this?"  MALACANANG -- For the palace, it is about telling the angry and suspicious public what actually happened. It is about accountability for what has been perceived as a blunder, a big mistake, a "faux pas", a seeming cover-up. It's about bringing justice to all by punishing those responsible.

Many believe there's a cover-up story to evade accountability even in the highest level: the presidency. It is about stemming the tide of anger and discontent that may lead to public disorder that can seriously undermine the stability of the government. To some it is about President Aquino showing sincere compassion and owning up to his role and responsibility. It's about Citizen No. 1 having the integrity and moral courage to say "I'm sorry", if necessary. It's about the public expectation that President Aquino stops his glib, insincere and evasive posturings and instead takes full responsibility for what happened. Then and only then can he lead in the first step of healing a badly divided nation. Anything short of this will not be acceptable. Anything less will not mollify an already angry and grieving nation.  CONGRESS -- As for Congress, it must learn from the lessons of the incident in crafting the law that will entrench the peace agreement by providing the necessary safeguards in the so-called BBL. It must give the mandate to an independent high level body which must look into what actually happened, sparing no one. Never mind the never-ending congressional investigation. Political alignments will screw things up. It will only bring more unnecessary agony and disbelief to all.

Moreover, there is more urgent need now NOT to rush the BBL entrenchment but allow a longer transition period to heal the wounds of distrust worsened and inflicted by this Mamasapano incident. The congressional hearings may have to await the report of that independent investigative body. Also, we need to give sufficient and reasonable time for the MILF to regain lost ground and show its capability to clear its area of the bad guys and do good governance. As of now, there is preponderance of anger against them and distrust. Moreover, it has to mature into a political party to be able to fairly compete with others who will also stake claim on the bangsamoro political leadership. To maintain the earlier schedule as spelled out in the peace agreement, pre-Mamasapano, was illadvised. With the post Mamasapano scenario, it will spell doom.  MILF -- For the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, it is about accountability and taking responsibility for the carnage. Being now a recent partner and no longer operating outside the mainstream having signed a peace agreement with government, it assumed responsibilities and must show sincerety and capability.

The decisive steps taken to disarm is a timely positive move, unlike the earlier signs of hesitance and seeming resistance by its armed elements. It must now clearly prove that the trust it was accorded was well deserved and that government was not hoodwinked into a peace settlement.

Here are a few ponderables.

First, the MILF must first explain why its so-called "controlled areas" have become virtual sanctuaries of terrorists and criminals not only now but for as long as we can remember; why its armed elements and communities not only harbor the bad guys but even go to the extent of protecting and fighting and even killing government forces who were on a mission to take them out. This excuse about "lack of coordination" leading to a "misencounter" to explain the carnage of 44 SAF commandos will not stick. It's pure baloney! "Misencounters" are about friendly forces initially fighting by mistake. But it's NOT about fighting for several hours, finishing them off, mutilating them and cannibalizing dead bodies of our SAF commandos. This is "barbarism" pure and simple. And MILF cannot escape responsibility by blaming this on roque elements, the BIFF or other armed groups with whom government has not signed a peace accord. The other bad guys have nothing to explain. But the MILF, as our peace partners, must! And MILF must take decisive steps. It must cleanse its areas of the bad guys. It must even try to haul in the other high value target who got away: the notorious bomber Basit Usman. At the very least, it should not stand in the way as government forces scour its areas to flush out the bad guys. It must erase the doubts and fears of many,

to downplay the effect of the massacre to the ongoing peace process, it cannot be denied that more people are now doubting whether the peace pact between the government and the MILF can truly bring peace to Mindanao. The cries of the widows and the grieving nation continue to erode the credibility of the administration in making peace work in the region.

People still cling on their dreams of a peaceful Mindanao. However, doubts persist on whether the present administration and the MILF leadership can be true to their commitment that the guns would be silent and that violence would cease once the Bangsamoro Basic Law is enacted into law. Many people fear that the establishment of the Bangsamoro will consolidate political and military powers in the hands of the MILF and embolden its commanders to continue exacting violence on those who do not subscribe to their biddings. The killings of the SAF 50 tend to confirm this fear.

The Fallen 50 deserve the admiration and honors of our people. They gave up their lives for an ideal far lofty than fidelity to duty. They awakened people to the truth that the claim for peace cannot just be entrusted to the hands of politicians and weak of hearts. They

died so that peace, if ever it comes, will not be fragile but a true and lasting one.

We do not know these men personally. We have not shared their joys and their trials as hopeful candidates for a life of dedicated service.

But there are few things about them.

Few things that will continue to recur in our memories: these sons of the masses, these young men who did not falter in the face of gruesome death have been marked in the hearts of their people as martyrs of peace.

The Fallen 44 are dead. Tragic as it is, something more counts than the fact that death comes:

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BUSINESS

February 2 - 8, 2015

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Iba’t ibang libreng pagsasanay, ihahatid ng OCVAS LUNSOD BATANGAS -- Iba’t ibang livelihood training ang ipinagkakaloob ng Office of the City Veterinary and Agricultural Services (OCVAS) taun-taon na naglalayong mabigyan ng sapat na kaalaman ang mga residente ng lunsod upang magkaroon ng pagkakakitaan.

Ngayong 2015, may ilang bagong pagsasanay ang ipagkakaloob nila upang higit na mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga Batangueño na

mapaunlad ang kanilang pamumuhay.

Ito ay ang Buri Palm Product Development Seminar, Corn and Corn By Products Seminar, training on Cacao Production, Herbal and Medicinal Plant Processing, Micro and Small Entrepreneur Bag Making at Orientation on Sea Ranching (Shell/ Mollusks).

Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon din ay magkakaloob sila ng Seminar on

Customer Relations and Personality Development at Photography Seminar.

Mula buwan ng Pebrero hanggang Setyembre ay maaaring dumalo sa mga pagsasanay ang sinumang residente ng lunsod ng walang kaukulang bayad na kinakailangan.

Ang kailangan lamang nila ay magpatala o pumunta sa mismong araw ng training.

Mga epektibong resource speakers sa iba’t ibang

larangan ang iniimbitahan ng OCVAS upang magbahagi ng kanilang kaalaman para sa mga participants.

Kabilang naman sa mga pagsasanay na muling ipagkakaloob ng OCVAS ay ang goat and swine production management, refresher course on eggplant production, fish processing, fruit processing and preservation at iba pa.| RONNA E. CONTRERAS

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Produksyon ng niyog sa Calapan, palalakasin pa CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – Bukod sa rice production, target ngayong palakasin ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Calapan ang produksyon ng niyog sa pamamagitan ng malawakang pagtatanim nito.

Noong Disyembre, personal na bumisita si Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan sa isang coconut plantation sa barangay Parang para sa pamamahagi ng 10,500 local variety ng seednuts kasama si Konsehal Gil Ramirez, Philippine Coconut Authority

(PCA) na pinamumunuan ni Inocencio Fampulme, ang Provincial Coconut Development Manager.

Tinatayang nasa mahigit 70 ektarya ang target area para sa planting at replanting ng mga puno ng niyog sa mga coastal barangay sa lunsod ng Calapan.

Sa kanyang mensahe, sinabi ni Panaligan na nais na niyang maibalik ang pagtatanim ng puno ng niyog. Ito aniya ang sinasabing most important palm. Binaggit niya na marami pa rin ang

direktang naka-depende sa coconut production at sa livelihood nitong kabalikat.

Bukod aniya sa kopra, coconut oil, adbantahe rin nito na makapag-produce ng iba’t ibang produkto.

Hamon niya sa kasalukuyan sa mga coconut

farmers na mapangalagaan ang coconut plantation mula sa mga lethal diseases. Sa ngayon, kailangang magkaroon ng restructure pagdating sa coconut commodity para makapaglikha ng mas marami pang produkto mula rito.|

JUDICIAL NOTICE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH 87 ROSATRIO, BATANGAS IN RE: PETION FOR CANCELLATION OF THE LATE REGISTRATION OF LIVE BIRTH OF ANTHONY COMIA CABRERA UNDER LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY NO. 93524 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF SAN JUAN, BATANGAS ANTHONY COMIA CABRERA, Petitioner, -versus-

SP. PROC. NO. 2014-275

LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF SAN JUAN, BATANGAS, Respondent. x----------------------------------x ORDER

MERALCO workers fix the new lines along P. Panganiban St. diverted from M.H. Del Pilar St., February 1, to give way to the commencement of Calumpang bridge rehab. | BALIKAS PHOTO

PUBLIC NOTICE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late RAUL M. MANDOCDOC who died intestate on March 26, 2013 at Lipa Medix Medicla Center, Lipa City, consisting of a parcel of land sittuated at Brgy. Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City, covered by Reansfer certificate of Title No. T-39798, with an area of 1,000 square meters was extrajudicially settled by and among his heirs per Doc. No. 161; page No. 33; Book No. VII; Series of 2014 of ATTY. FRANCISCO T. GUERA, Notary Public.

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FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE 140 square meters; with perimeter fence Location: Rimas Ibaba, Bolbok, Bats. City Contact: Nestor Cueto 0948-427-4173

A verified petition has been filed by the petitioner through counsel praying that after due notice publication mad hearing, the late registration of birth of petitioner before respondent Office of the Civil Registrar of San Juan, Batangas under Registry No. 93-524 be ordered canceled and declared null and void after payment of the fees prescribed by law.

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. 2015-0002 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118 filed by BDO UNIBANK, INC. (formerly BANCO DE ORO UNIBANK, INC.), mortgagee, with postal address at 11th Floor, BDO Corporate Center, 7899 Makati Avenue cor. H.V. dela Costa Street, Makati City, Metro, Manila against SPS. LORETO C. BERAÑA, JR. AND ELIZABETH O. BERAÑA, mortgagors with postal address at Lot 7 Blk. 8, Emmanuel Street, Baseview Homes, Lipa City to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of DECEMBER 1, 2014 amounts to Php 3,262,803.69 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 FEBRUARY 19, 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 and in Philippine Currency, the described real property/ies and its improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-177891 “A parcel of Land (Lot 7 Block 8 of the consolidation-subdivision plan, Pcs-04-013709, being a portion of the consolidation of Lots 6066D-1, 6066-D-2, 6066-D-3, 6066-D-4, 6066-D-5, 6066-D-7, Psd-000521, 6077, 6070, 6078, Cad218, Lipa Cad., Lot 6080-A, 6080-B (LRC) Psd104359, Lot 6072-A, 6072-B, Psd-04-041574, 6076-A, 6076-B (LRC) Psd-242811, 6066-B (LRC) Psd-217993, 6071-C-1, Psd-04-034282, LRC Rec. No.___), situated in Brgy. Tambo, & Banay-Banay, Lipa City. Island of Luzon. Bounded on the NW., along line 1-2 by Lot 10; along line 2-3 by Lot 12; on the NE., along line 3-4 by Lot 9, all of the Blk. 8; on the SE., along line 4-5 by Road Lot 5; on the SW., along line 5-6 by Lot 5; on the NW., along line 6-1

by Lot 8, both of Blk. 8, all of the cons-subd., plan. x x x x containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) 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.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and place.

NOW THEREFORE, finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, notice is hereby given that this case be set for hearing on April 27, 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.

In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on February 26, 2015 same place and time without any further notice and republication.

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.

(Sgd.) EUSTAQUIO N. ALONGALAY Deputy Sheriff IV

Likewise, let copy of the petition and this Order be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General, the Local Civil Registrar of Rosario and San Juan, Batangas and the National Statistics Office for their Comment/Opposition thereto.

SO ORDERED.

Lipa City, January 15, 2015.

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

DULY RAFFLED: HON. NOEL M. LINDOG Executive Judge AURORA B. MANGUBAT OIC-Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Sheriff

Rosario, Batangas. December 1, 2014.

(Sgd.) DORCAS P. FERRIOLS-PEREZ Assisting Judge Pahayagang BALIKAS | Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 2015

WARNING: It is absolutely prohibited to remove, deface or destroy this notice on or before the date of sale UNDER PENALTYOF LAW Pahayagang BALIKAS | Jan. 26, Feb. 2 & 9, 2015

Tawag na sa Pahayagang Balikas Telephone No. (043) 417.1662 * 0917.521.9477 * 0912.902.7373 para sa inyong pagpapalathala.

LIFE TIMES Posthumous Congressional commendation for PNP SAF members A BATANGAS lawmaker has moved to posthumously accord the highest congressional commendation to the members of the elite Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police who lost their lives in pursuit of duty to country over a week ago.

Hon. Raneo E. AbuHon. Raneo E. Abu (2nd District, Batangas) filed House Resolution No. 1846, “A Resolution deeply expressing profound condolences to the bereaved families of and to posthumously accord the highest commendation to the members of the elite Special

Aquarius (Ene. 20 - Peb. 18) Huwag mahiyang magsabi sa magulang na kailangan ng pera. Higit sa inaasahan, hinihintay lamang nila na magsabi ka at handang-handang ibigay ang tulong. Maaasahan ang suporta ng magulang at kaibigan.

Pisces (Peb. 19 - Mar. 20) - Isang kaibigan ang hihingi ng payo. Kahit masasaktan siya. Hayaan lang para malaman niya ang totoo at mapagtanto ang kanyang pagkakamali. Maging tapat sa sarili at kapwa.

Aries (Mar. 21 - Abril 19) - Kung may problema sa relasyon posibleng hahantong sa hiwalayan ng landas kung hindi aayusin ngayon.

Iwasan na magkaroon ng alitan. Pagaralan ang gagawing desisyon bago sumang-ayon o gawin.

Taurus (Abril 20-Mayo 20) Pinsan, kamag-anak o kaibigan ang makakatulong para maayos ang problema. Makinig at sundin ang payo. Kung selos ang ugat ng hindi pagkakaunawaan, hahantong ng matagal ang pagbabati kung hindi agad maaayos.

Gemini (Mayo 21-Hun. 21) - Magkakasamaan ng loob ang magkasintahan dahil sa selos. Walang dulot na kabutihan kung makikipagmatigasan.

Masisira ang relasyon nang walang mabigat na dahilan, kung pride ang paiiralin. Magpakumbaba Cancer (Hun. 22-Hul. 22) - Huwag mawalan ng pag-asa kung hanggang ngayon ay walang trabaho o nangyayari sa buhay. Makakahanap din ng trabaho kung matiyaga at magtitiwala sa sarili.

Sipag at tiyaga ang kailangan para magtagumpay.

Leo (Hul. 23-Ago. 22) - W alang dapat ipag-alinlangan sa kasuyo o minamahal dahil tapat ito sa iyo. Kung may duda, iwaglit dahil nagkakamali ka. Tuklasin muna bago magdesisyon.

Virgo (Ago 23-Set. 23) - Huwag pilitin ang sarili kung may duda dahil kapahamakan ang aabutin. Dahil sa puyat o pagod hindi magagawa ang dapat gawin. Magpahinga para manumbalik ang enerhiya ng kasiglahan.

Libra (Set. 24-Okt. 23) - Kung tapat ang hangarin, ituloy dahil magtatagumpay. W alang dapat ipangamba kung malinis ang intensiyon. Kung nasa isip ay tama, ituloy. Naaayon ang makipagsosyalan o makihalobilo sa mga barkada.

Scorpio (Okt. 24-Nob. 22) Huwag mahiyang magtanong kung hindi alam. Sa pagdudunungdunungan, kapahamakan ang mapapala. Kung may pagdududa, kumunsulta sa higit na nakakaalam.

Huwag ituloy kung hindi tiyak ang kalalabasan ng gawain.

Sagittarius (Nob. 23-Dis. 21) Bumagsak man sa pasusulit, huwag panghinaan ng loob. Sa halip, ang nangyari ay hamon sa pagsisikap.

Kulang ka sa handa kaya ugaliin ang maging palaging handa. Ang pagkakamaling nagawa ay isang leksiyon na hindi dapat maulit.

Capricorn (Dis. 22-Ene. 19) - Magiging maayos ang pakikitungo ng karamihan kaya huwag mag-alinlangan, ipakita ang kanilang inaasahan. Maging tapat sa sarili at sa kapwa. Harapin ang situwasyon at ayusin sa mahinahong paraan.

Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who perished while performing their heroic and solemn duties to arrest the high profile terror suspects in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.”

“Our faithful law enforcers gave up their lives for country. We cannot just allow their heroic deeds to be relegated to the dustbin of history. They deserve the nation's gratitude,” Abu declared.

The lawmaker recalled that the elite police commandos belonging to the PNP SAF conducted an operation aimed to arrest foreign-trained bombers in the outskirts of Maguindanao.

Abu cited reports that while the police commandos were entering the remote town of Mamasapano in said province in Mindanao on January 25, 2015, an elevenhour gun battle ensued between the police troopers and armed Muslim rebels

reportedly belonging to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and, subsequently with elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Reports have it that the MILF, while acknowledging said tragic incident, claimed there was a misencounter between their forces and the PNP SAF contingent.

The gun battle left more than 40 members of the SAF forces dead and, possibly, an undisclosed number of casualties on the rebel's side.

The Batangas lawmaker further pointed out that the PNP SAF troopers outrageously died while carrying out a mandate under the law to serve a warrant of arrest issued by proper judicial authorities against known wanted foreign terrorists.

The circumstances “clearly manifested the heroic stand of the PNP SAF members in the solemn and dedicated performance of their assigned duties,” Abu concluded.|

............................................................................... <<<PERSPECTIVE....from P/5

Lessons from the Mamasapano..

Even the much-maligned ISIS would not have thrived if there was no “war on terror” and there are no acts of oppression and injustices being committed against Muslims all over the world.

For a Commander-inChief and President to merely lay the blame on a commanding officer for a critical and sensitive operation involving a lot of troops is too simplistic and shows an utter lack of accountability.

If we hastily blame the MILF and other armed Bangsamoro fighters for

attacking government security forces operating in the area where they are stationed, we fall into the ploy of the US of racial profiling through portraying all Muslims as terrorists to justify its so-called “war on terror” and its military hegemony and aggression.

If we are to look beyond the blinders being spread by the propagandists of the US and Philippine governments and take a deeper look into the roots of the armed conflict, everything would be much clearer.|

.............................................................................. <<<DUREZA....from P/5

Mamasapano, what next? triggered by Mamasapano, that the bangsamoro territory may eventually become the impregnable lair and hotbed of terrorists, local and international. This is MILF's proverbial litmus test that it must pass.  PEACE PROCESS --Those working in the peace process must not lose its bearings inspite of the seemingly unsurmountable new obstacles in the way.

Winning back the people's trust in the badly bruised peace process is the call of the moment. We must disabuse the minds of many who call for war! There is no other route to the future but through sustainable peace through a peaceful settlement. We have seen how the violent past played out. We can understand for the moment the popular clamor of many that we annihilate the enemy; that we attack their camps, that we finish them off. If only this is a foolproof solution, why not. But it is not!

 WAR NOT AN OPTION - For us who had seen it close and clearly understand the nuances of the situation, going to war is never an option. It will not address a generational aspiration of the bangsamoro. Just ask the one million displaced and suffering civilians who were the victims of so-called "collateral damage" of the 2000 war. They will tell you the true and unquantifiable costs of war.

The agony of the nation and what we all go through with our fallen commandos of the infamous Mamasapano carnage must be avenged, by all meansthrough accountability and justice.

The casualties of this tragic event are not only be the lives lost. The biggest casualty here is the peace process! Hence, we must all help to revive it, heal its deep wounds and resuscitate it.

But an all-out war amongst Filipinos should never be an option.|

Nicetas E. Escalona, Lifetimes Editor February 2 - 8, 2015

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<<<MURIA.. mula sa P/5

Pagpapalakas ng patriyotismo dapat magsimula sa isang indibidwal. One must start his day right by making up his bed, ‘ika nga.  Ang Silent Drill Exhibition naman ay isang paraan para namin mabigyan emphasis ang team work at individual discipline na siyang tunay na mga pilosopiya sa likod ng nakakaaliw na pagpapakitang gilas sa pagmartsa, paghawak ng ripple at pagkakaroon ng tamang tiyempro mula sa mga kadete.

Isipin mo na lang kung ano ang mangyayari sa isang hanay kung hindi isinapuso ng isa o dalawa sa mga kasapi ang kahalagahan ng team work. Ano ang mangyayari sa bansa natin kapag walang disiplinang sinusunod?  Magkakaroon din po ng opportunity ang ating mga bisita na personal na makausap ang ating mga kadete tungkol sa kanilang mga pagsasanay sa loob ng Fernando Air Base. Kasama na dyan ang Makita ang ating mga eroplanong ginagamit sa pagsasanay ng mga future defenders of the Philippine skies. At siyempre, pa selfie selfie na rin for the memories.

Speaking of memories, nais din naming isama sa proyektong ito ang maiksing historical preview ukol sa halaga ng Fernando Air Base sa ating seguridad. Noong panahon ng Hapon, kilala ito bilang Zablan Field at naging

importanteng pasilidad ito sa ating paglaban kontra sa dayuhang mananakop.

Hindi po ito tungkol lamang sa eroplano. Nasa buod nito ang kahalagahan ng mga eroplano, ng buong pasilidad, at ng team work at disiplina ng bawat kawani para sa kabuuhang usapin ng pambansang seguridad. Nais namin na mabigyan appreciation ng kabataan ang aming ginagawa at kung paano natin dapat pangalagaan ang kinabukasang mamanahin nila mula sa atin.  These are learning opportunities na iaalay namin sa bayan. Nakikita ko na hindi lamang kami dapat mag-i-exist within the confines of our school but kailangan din namin bigyan ng social bearing ang aming ginagawa na naayon sa pangangailangan ng ating bansa, lalong lalo na sa panahon ngayon na lumalaki ang feeling of alienation among our youth dala na rin ng explosive growth ng teknolohiya. Ninanais naman natin lahat na palakasin ang ugat ng pagmamahal sa bayan ng ating kabataan, di po ba?

Instead na magliwaliw sa mall o mag dota buong araw tuwing Sabado ang ating mga kabataan, why not spend the day under the sun? Napakahealthy po sa katawan yung naarawan ka’t makapaglakad man lang sa malawak na damuhan.|

.............................................................................. <<<SISON.. mula sa P/5

Demandang hindi natanggap kautusan ng korte mula sa kanilang biyenan noong Disyembre 13, 2004. Noong Enero 6, 2005, nagpetisyon sila upang ipawalang-bisa ang nasabing desisyon at ang kautusan na nagpapatupad.

Ayon sa mag-asawa, hindi naman sila nasakop ng kapangyarihan ng korte dahil hindi naman tama ang paraan ng pagpapadala ng summons sa kanila. Walang basehan at masyado pang maaga ang ginawa ng kinatawan ng korte na pagbibigay at pag-iiwan ng sulat kay Vicky at hindi sa kanila.

Dapat na dineklara muna ng kinatawan ng korte na nabigo ito na personal na maibigay ang summons sa mag-asawa sa loob ng takdang oras.

Hindi rin niya sinabi kung bakit imposibleng maibigay ang sulat sa bahay ng magasawa sa Tierra Pura Subdivision. Panghuli, hindi dineklara ng kinatawan ng korte na si Vicky ay nasa hustong gulang, tamang pagiisip at nakatira sa bahay ng mag-asawa sa Tierra Pura.

Tama ba ang mag-asawa?  TAMA. Ang tinatawag sa batas na substituted service of summons ay maaari lamang kung 1) imposible na maibigay ang summons sa kinakasuhan sa loob ng sapat na

panahon, 2) ginawa ng kinatawan ng korte ang lahat ng paraan upang mahanap ang taong kinakasuhan, 3) ang summons ay ibinigay sa isang taong may hustong gulang at tamang pag-iisip, 4) ang taong pinagbigyan ng sulat ay nakatira sa bahay ng kinakasuhan at 5) inulat ng kinatawan ng korte sa return of service ang mga impormasyon at sirkumstansiya kung bakit imposible ang personal na pagbibigay ng summons sa kinakasuhan.

Sa kasong ito, walang pruweba sa return of service na 1) imposible na personal na matanggap nina Ted at Risa ang summons sa loob ng sapat na panahon, 2) na nasa hustong gulang at tamang pag-iisip si Vicky na siyang tumanggap sa sulat, 3) na nakatira si Vicky sa bahay ng mag-asawang Ted at Risa.

Lumalabas na talagang hindi nasakop ng kapangyarihan ng korte ang mag-asawa.

Hindi sila sakop ng desisyon ng korte na may petsang Hunyo 27, 2001 at ng kautusan na nagpapatupad nito na may petsang Nobyembre 10, 2004 kaya’t nararapat lamang na isantabi ang mga ito at ipawalang-bisa.

(Spouses Galura vs. Math Agro Corporation, G.R. No. 167230, Aug. 14, 2009).|

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February 2 - 8, 2015

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Eveready’s Disaster Preparedness Caravan rolls into Batangas City VEREADY, the country’s leading brand of battery and flashlights, continues to spread the message of awareness to Filipinos as it takes its disaster preparedness campaign “Pamilyang Ready, Ligtas na Community” to the Southern Luzon City of Batangas.

Partnering with the local City Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRC), Eveready’s nationwide preparedness caravan held seminars and learning activities to share to educate and equip Batangueños with useful knowledge and know-how needed during times of emergencies.

“Climate change has caused every Filipino to re-think what step they are taking to ensure the safety of their families.

Now that weather systems hit the country almost all-year round, especially coastal towns like Batangas City, the need to educate citizens about useful measures during emergency situations has become invaluable to everyone,” said Johanna Emata, Brand Manager of Eveready.

With our countrymen still in the process of picking themselves up from the aftermath of super-typhoon ‘Yolanda’ as well as the effects of recent tropical storm ‘Amang’, there is now an urgency to keep cities, barangays, and homes prepared for the next natural calamity.

Being the industrial port city of Calabarzon, residents of Batangas are familiar with such disaster threats. Last December 2014, the province was placed under state of calamity when tropical storm Ruby (international name Hagupit) hit the province. The typhoon resulted in 5,720 families or 24,781 individuals displaced into 123 evacuation centers. Also, a total of 289 passengers and 99 rolling cargoes were left stranded at the Batangas Port because of sea travel hazards.

Among the most damaging disasters recorded by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) are tropical storms and floods. In effect, these calamities cause the loss of lives, livelihood, houses, and services.

Known as one of the disaster-prone countries in the world, the Philippines was identified among the natural disaster hotspot by a study conducted by World Bank in 2008. The country ranks third following countries like Vanuatu and

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MEMBERS of the Batangas press joined the Eveready team in this souvenir shot during the presentation of the disaster preparedness kit in a caravan in Batangas City, January 31.| BALIKAS their reliability and have been PHOTO trusted

Tonga. According to the study, 50.3 percent of its total area and 81.3 percent of its population are prone to natural disasters.

Since 2012, the province of Batangas has been implementing a disaster risk reduction and management plan which reaches all the way up to the barangay level. The local government provides tents, first-aid kits and other disasterresponse related equipment as well as trainings for a quick-response army ready to be deployed during emergency situations.

Specifically relevant to port areas like the municipalities in Batangas, Eveready’s disaster preparedness seminar offered discourses on flood, earthquake, and fire emergencies. To better equip participants, the campaign

also introduced the E-balde, which is an emergency kit containing Eveready batteries, flashlights, medicines, water, canned goods and other necessities during survival situations.

“This is the company’s way of giving back to the community. Our commitment is that during times of calamities, the public can rely on our products to keep families safe especially in times of emergencies because Eveready is a reliable and trustworthy brand of batteries and flashlights,” Emata added.

Eveready has already hosted similar successful campaigns in different major cities nationwide including Davao, Cebu, Dagupan, and parts of Metro Manila.

Eveready products are specially designed to meet the needs of consumers during emergency situations because of

for many years by Filipino families safe in times of disasters. It reliable products provide valuable service then needed most.

For instance, Eveready headlights have hands-free features to ensure that people can better help themselves and others when needed.

“We will not stop with the cities that we have already visited. The Eveready Preparedness Caravan will use the encounter here in Batangas as a springboard to push this campaign forward. We are expecting stronger partnership with communities and families as we enjoin the people to be ready for any eventuality,” Lady Reyes, Product Manager Lights said.| ADVT.

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Fireworks display illuminate night sky at SM’s First Fireworks Competition LIPA City -- Music and creative lights fascinated mall goers as SM City Lipa hosted the grand finals of CALABARZON’s first ever fireworks competition last January 20 and just in time for the celebration of Lipa City’s fiesta celebration.

“MALA-MOA! (Mall of Asia)” was one of the audience’s comment after seeing the grand finals of the fireworks display competition at SM City Lipa. An estimated number of three thousand people watched this first ever event at the CALABARZON Region.|

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The competition was judged by Vimee Erice, Former President of Philippine Pyrotechnic Manufacturer and Dealer Association, Inc. and owner of St. Michael Fireworks; Lea Alapide, President of Philippine Pyrotechnic Manufacturer and Dealer Association, Inc. and owner of Pyroheaven Fireworks; and Jen Lee Nuevo, Vice President of Philippine Pyrotechnic Manufacturer and Dealer Association, Inc. - Bocaue Chapter and owner of Golden J Fireworks.

The top three finalists were chosen from the elimination rounds held last January 10 and 16 at SM City Batangas and January 17 at SM City Lipa.

Dubbed as Fireworks Fiesta, the competition aimed to give a more festive fiesta celebration to the two host cities of SM- Batangas and Lipa.

Placing third is contestant number two: D’ Extacy Fireworks, while contestant number one - DKSL Fireworks, placed second. Enchanting Sky Enterprises, the third contestant won the grand prize. The finalists got 50,000, 100,000 and 150,000 thousand pesos of cash prize respectively.

The fireworks display are judged according to choreography (20%), colors and design (20%), timing and synchrony (30%), crowd appreciation (20%) and technical (10%). Aside from the fireworks competition, the audience were also delighted by the performance of Rivermaya.

Audience during the elimination rounds at SM City Batangas’ parking area were delighted by the presentation of The Blanc band.|

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Native shoes is located at the ground floor of SM City Batangas beside SM Store.

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Spyder provides not just quality helmets packed with technology that keeps you ahead but also insurance to assure your satisfaction.

Spyder is located at the second floor of SM City Batangas.

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