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BATANGAS City — TRUE to its mandate to be the premier institution of learning being the sole state university system in the province of Batangas, Batangas State University was once again hailed as the country’s leading school in electrical engineering – a ranking that the state university holds for three (3) successive years. Just recently, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) confirmed that BSU is the top performing school in the April 2016 Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination as per Commission Resolution No. 2010-547 series of 2010. The university being the sole institution to have 50 or more examinees and with at least 80% passing percentage. In the said examination, BSU (formerly Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology) has recorded 80 passers out of 95 examinees or a shining 84.21% passing rate.

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PDP-Laban at supporters, nabastusan umano sa ilang umepal na kandidato BATANGAS City – THE chief of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) broke his silence on the move to relieve his wife out of Batangas City hall as City Treasurer, a position she held for more than three (3) decades. After news circulated and comments were posted in several Facebook accounts, BI Comissioner Ronaldo Geron on Sunday broke his silence by posting also in his account, thus: “Now, may I say my piece… The other Friday, April 8, 2016, my wife Marites received a letter from the Regional Office of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) requiring her to submit a comment or answer to a letter-complaint filed against her by the City Mayor of Batangas. The Honorable Mayor wants Marites to be “removed from the City.”

Commissioner RONALDO GERON

Removed from the City, alisin sa Lungsod. The good City Mayor said in his letter that Marites “flatly refused to make the certification required by the Land Bank of the Philippines.” Flat refusal, tahasang pagtanggi. The certification being required of her will state that “the proceeds of the loans shall be used exclusively to finance the construction of the Calumpang River 3rd Bridge and other infrastructure projects.” The Honorable Mayor even stated that the “bank needs a simple certification.” Simple certification, simpleng pagpapatunay. Marites will submit her comment within the period allowed by the directive. In the meantime, using the vernacular, allow us to state some facts borne out by the letter of the incumbent mayor to the BLGF. Lumagda ang Punong-lungsod at Land Bank sa dalawang kasunduan noong March 3, 2015; isa ay halagang P350 Milyong Piso para sa ipapagawang tulay at ang isa ay halagang P650 Milyong Pisong laan sa ibang pagawaing bayan. (Paliwanag: dahil sa paglagda sa kasunduan, may 6 na kasong hinaharap ngayon ang butihing Mayor sa Office of the Ombudsman.) Naipa-bidding na po ang mga proyektong nabanggit, naibigay na ang kinakailangang award sa mga nanalong kontratista. Hindi pa nagpapalabas ng pera ang Land Bank kaugnay ng kasunduang ito. Wala pang pera pero may bidding, award at mga kontrata na. Dito ngayon kinailangan ang pirma ng City Treasurer. Yun na nga po ang hinihinging “simple certification.”

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BATANGAS City – NABASTUSAN umano ang mga tagasuporta ni Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte sa mga naging kilos ng ilang mga lokal na kandidato sa Proclamation Rally ng PDP-Laban sa Batangas Provincial Sports Complex kamakailan. Sa panayam ng BALIKAS News Team, hindi umano ikinatuwa ng mga tagasuporta ni Duterte ang kawalang paggalang ng ilang mga lokal na kandidato na mistulang nakisakay lamang sa popularidad ng alkalde at nagawa pang umeksena habang nagtatalumpati ito. Partikular na tinukoy ng mga ito ang patuloy na pagkaway sa mga

supporters habang nagsasalita ang alkalde. Kakaiba sa mga naging Proclamation Rally ng ibang grupo, may ilang supporters at mga local candidates na pumaligid kay Mayor Duterte habang nagsasasalita ito sa harap ng libu-libong tagasuporta na pumuno sa Batangas Provincial Sports Complex. Nilinaw naman ng pamunuan ng PDP-Laban na walang opisyal na kandidato sa pagkagobernador at bisegobernador ang partido sa Lalawigan ng Batangas. Maging sina Partido ng Masang Batangueño (PMB) gubernatorial bet Nicanor Briones at vice-gubernatorial candidate Chona M. Dimayuga

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KAPANSIN-PANSIN ang pagkaway ni Cong. Nicanor Briones sa kaniyang mga unipormadong supporters habang nagtatalumpati si Mayor Rodrigo Duterte samantalang nakikinig lamang sa kaniyang tabi si PDP-Laban mayoralty candidate Kristine Balmes na isang co-convenor sa naturang Proclamation Rally.| BALIKAS FOTOBANK

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BAHAGI na ng buhay ng mga kawani ng Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation ang pagbibigay-halaga sa ‘safety’ hindi lamang sa working area kundi sa buong 24 oras.| CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT TANAUAN CITY, BATANGAS EJF NO. 16-066 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure under Act 3135 as amended filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as Pag-IBIG Fund), with principal office at Petron Mega Plaza Building No. 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, which mortgage was assigned in favor of HDMF (Pag-ibig Fund) with branch office of at High Rise Business Center, National Highway, Brgy. Halang, Calamba City, mortgagee/s, against LEO B. GARCIA married to AIREN C. GARCIA, both of legal ages, Filipino citizens, with residence and postal address at 240 Trapiche I, Tanauan City, Batangas, 4232, mortgagors, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which amounts to FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE PESOS & 85/100 (Php 454,789.85), inclusive of interest and penalties and other charges as of February 15, 2016, plus the expenses of this foreclosure which are all covered by the mortgage the undersigned Ex-Officio Sheriff of Tanauan City, Batangas, or any of his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on May 23, 2016 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning to 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon in front of the Hall of Justice, Tanauan City, Batangas, to the highest bidder for Cash or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies together with all the improvements erected thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-133491 “A parcel of land (Lot 524-B-4 of the subd. plan, Pcs-04-172754, being a portion of Lots 524-B (LRC) Psd-7126, LRC Rec. No. 521), situated in Brgy. Trapiche, City of Tanauan. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot 524-G (LRC) Psd-71256; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Lot 524-B-3; on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot 524B-6 (Right of Way); on the NE., along line 4-1 by Lot 524-B-5, all of the subd. plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan x x x x x x to point of beginning, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY SIX (226) SQUARE METERS.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, if shall be held on May 30, 2016, same time and place, without further notice. Prospective buyers and/or bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be. City of Tanauan, Province of Batangas, April 21, 2016. FOR TH EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF: (Sgd.) ALLAN M. ORENSE Sheriff IV Published at Pahayagang BALIKAS Edited at Batangas City Posted at: City Hall, Public Market, Brgy. Hall of Trapiche and Hall of Jusrtice Tanauan City, Batangas. Copy Furnished: all parties concerned. Pahayagang BALIKAS | April 25, May 2 & 9, 2016

“Achieving Goal Zero Because we Care”: Safety Day, ipinagdiwang ng Pilipinas Shell Corporation BATANGAS City –MULING nagdiwang ang Pilipinas Shell Petrolium Corporation ng Safety Day sa Shell Refinery’s Taclobo Covered Court sa temang “Achieving Goal Zero Because We Care”, kamakailan. Isa itong paraan ng kompanya upang higit na maitanim sa mga empleyado nito ang kahalagan ng kaligtasan sa loob at labas ng refinery kung saan ito ay dapat magsimula sa sariling tahanan at dapat isabuhay sa buong komunidad. Nakiisa sa event na ito ang mga subcontractors ng Shell kagaya ng Safe Seas Shipping, JGC Philippines Inc., I & E Industrial System Services Inc., RPD Construction, Brunel, Sodexo, Vallum Gas at Engineering and Maintenance Management System. Ayon kay Edward Geus, general manager ng Pilipinas Shell, mahalaga ang pangangalaga sa kaligtasan at kalusugan ng mga empleyado. Aniya, dapat may malasakit sa kapwa ang bawat isa sa loob ng refinery upang ma achieve nila ang Goal Zero. Importante din ang kaligtasan ng bawat

pamilya at ang mga komunidad na nakapaligid sa kanila. Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang, nagkaroon ng patimpalak sa may pinakamahusay na safety practices upang makamtan ang Goal Zero kung saan ito ay ipapakita sa pamamagitan ng kanilang audio-visual presentation. Nanalo ng first place ang Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation Engi-

neering and Maintenance Department, second ang I&E Industrial System Services Inc., at third ang Safe Seas Construction. Sila ay tumanggap ng cash prize na P15,000, P11,000 at P8,000. Napiling Best Female Performer si Lou Agion at Best Male Performer si Edward Castillo na may premyong P2,000 bawat isa.| LIZA P. DE LOS REYES

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PDP-Laban at supporters, nabastusan... ay hindi mga opisyal na kandidato ng PDP-Laban, at ni walang kaugnayan dito ang PMB. Sa isang panayam sa radyo, sinabi ni Dimayuga na dahil ang ibang kumakandidato ay may mga kapartido o adopted na kandidato sa pagkapresidente, ang kanilang tambalan ni Briones ang siya ngayong kapartner ni PDP-Laban presidential bet Rody Duterte. “Sila ay mga sumapi lamang sa Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte for President Movement (MRRD) kaya nagka-

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF RTC BATANGAS CITY SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE EJF NO. 16-1597 Upon petition for extra-judicial foreclosure under Act 3135 by the BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC. with the principal business address at BPI Family Savings Bank Center, Dela Rosa St. corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, against SPS HENRY MORATALLA PESIGAN and LORIEJANE BAHALA PESIGAN represented by ROMEO A. BAHALA as Attorney-in-Fact, as borrowers/mortgagors with resident and postal address at #72 D. SIlabng St., Batangas City to satisfy the amount of TWO MILLION SIX HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE PESOS and 78/100 (Php 2,634,455.78) as of December 31, 2015, inclusive of interest, penalties and other charges plus the fees in connection with the sale also secured by the said mortgage/s, the undersigned Sheriff announces that on May 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter in the CITY HALL, BATANGAS CITY, he/she will sell at public auction for cash in Philippine Currency to the highest bidder, the property/ies described in the said mortgage together with all the improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 052-2014000701 “A parcel of land (Lot 22-S of the subdivision plan Psd-04-226123, being a portion of Lot 22, Blk 2, Psd-041005-069664, LRC Record No. 1705), situated in the Barangay of Alangilan, City of Batangas, Province of Batangas, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the E., along line 1-2 by Lot 22-B, of the subdivision plan; on the S., along line 2-3 by Lot 1975, Cad-264, Bastangas Cadastre; on the W. along line 3-4 by Lot 23-B, of subdivision plan; on the N., along line 4-1 by Road Lot 8, Psd-041005-069664. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being N. 29 deg. 08’W., 626.40m. from BBM No. 27, Cad-264, Batangas Cadastre:

roon sila ng access doon sa rally, pero hindi sila official candidates ng PDPLaban,” paglilinaw pa ng aming source. Ang MRRD ay isang samahan ng mga sumusuporta sa kandidatura ni Mayor Duterte at may mga sangay sa iba’t ibang lalawigan at rehiyon sa bansa. Samantala, ang naganap na Proclamation Rally noong Abril 14 ay pinamunuan nina dating Governor Joey Laurel at Batangas City mayoralty candidate Kristine Balmes bilang mga provincial co0nvenors.| BALIKAS News Team

thence S. 01 deg. 06’E., 12.00 m. to point 2; thence S. 88 deg. 53’W., 6.00 m. to point 3; thence N. 01 deg. 06’W., 12,000 m. to point 4; thence N. 88 deg. 53’E., 6.00 m. to the point of beginning; containing an area of SEVENTY TWO (72) SQUARE METERS. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and are marked on the ground as follows: corners 3 & 4 by Old P.S. and the rest by P.S. are cyl. conc. mons. 15x60 cms.; bearings grid; date of original survey, May 24, 1930 to Nov. 19, 1934, and that of subdivision survey, Feb. 28, 2012 and was approved on Oct. 12, 2012.” Copies of this Notice of Sale shall be posted at three (3) most conspicuous public places at Batangas City (CITY HALL, POST OFFICE, PUBLIC MARKET), at Barangay Alangilan, Batangas City where the property is located, and at the Bulletin Board of Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Pallocan West, Batangas City. Prospective buyers and/or bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be. In the event the public auction should not take place on the above scheduled date, it shall be held on May 30, 2016, without further notice and publication. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place. Batangas City, March 30, 2016. (Sgd.) JOVIC A. ATIENZA Sheriff IV Published at Pahayagang BALIKAS Edited at Batangas City Posted at Batangas City Copy Furnished: All parties concerned. Pahayagang BALIKAS | April 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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In 2014, BSU also ranked No. 1 in the country in the September 2014 Licensure Examination for Electrical Engineers. There were 83 out of 85 (96.47%) examinees passed. The following year, April 2015, the said program still managed to take the No. 1 top performing school spot in the country. The result of the April 26-27, 2015 Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination wherein 40 out of 44 (90.91%) examinees passed only prove that Batangas State University is still the best engineering school in the country. On the other hand, the University of Batangas (UB) recorded a very high 95.83% passing percentage. Only one (1) of its 24 examinees missed the target passing grade. The lone examinee of the Westmead International School (WIS), the youngest among the colleges offering electrical engineering course in the province, also made it. On the other hand, both De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) and Golden Gate Colleges (GGC) in Batangas City have both single passers, DLSL having three examinees and GGC with eight (8) examinees. Meanwhile, DLSL was named as the country’s leading institution for

registered master electricians (RME). The Commission through Resolution No. 2010-547 has confirmed that De La Salle Lipa is the top performing school in the April 2016 Registered Master Electrician Licensure Examination as per Commission Resolution No. 2010-547 series of 2010: with 50 or more examinees and with at least 80% passing percentage. DLSL recorded a sounding 92.21% passing percentage with 71 new registered master electricians out of 77 examinees. Bohol Island Staet University in Tagbilaran City placed second with 43 passers out of 51 examinees or a total of 84.31 passing percentage. For other schools, with first takers and repeaters combined, here’s the result: BSU-ARASOF, 1 passed of 3 examinees; BSU Malvar – 3 passers out of 5 examinees; BSU Main – 71 passers out of 112 examinees; GGC – 2 passers out of 11 examinees; UB – 22 passers out of 28 examinees. The lone examinee of WIS also made it in the passers roll, while the lone examinee of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU)-Batangas missed it.| JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS

Dahil nga po hindi muna naglabas ng Certification ang City Treasurer, pumirma ang City Mayor sa isang reklamo noong March 3, 2016. Totoo ga nga pong tumangging pumirma ang City Treasurer? Heto po ang sagot niya doon sa utos ng Punong-lungsod: “It is with regret that we inform you that we cannot YET issue the certification being requested by the Land Bank. The matter of the loan is already before the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) and we do not want to be made part in any manner in the cases that have so far been filed. We will FIRST ASK GUIDANCE from the OMB on whether or not it will be proper to issue the aforesaid certification.” Bakit po nagkaroon ng pag-aalinlangan si Marites hinggil sa pagpirma? Wala po kasing kinalaman ang City Treasurer sa paglagda ng City Mayor sa nabanggit na mga kasunduan sa pag-utang. Wala ho ni isa mang kasulatang napirmahan ang City Treasurer hinggil sa mga transaksyong ito. Basta nalaman na lamang ho niyang may mga napirmahan nang kasunduan ang City Mayor at Landbank. Sumunod na nga po dito

ay nagdatingan na ang mga nabanggit na habla sa Ombudsman laban sa City Mayor. Ang buod ng mga kaso ay ang maling pamama-raan at prosesong nangyari sa pagpasok ng Lungsod at Land Bank sa pagkakautang. Bukod pa po dito, nalaman ni Marites na nagpabidding na ng mga proyekto ang BAC. Wala po siyang kinalaman sa mga bidding na isinagawa para sa napakaraming proyekto. Ito po ay kahit maliwanag sa batas (Republic Act 9184) na isang documentary requirement bago makapag-bidding ay ang tinatawag na “Certificate of Availability of Funds” na dapat ay sa Treasurer manggagaling. Dahil sa hindi kaagad makapaglabas ng certification, gusto siyang paalisin sa Lungsod na mahigit nang 30 taong pinaglilingkuran.” Meanwhile, City Councilor Kristine Balmes commented on Geron’s post stating therein her position in the controversial loan agreements. “From the very start that the City Mayor asked (the Sanggunaing Panlunsod) for an authority to secure the P1billion loan from Land Bank, I opposed it already for lack of certification from the City Treasurer. I can also recall

that the City Legal Officer said that the certification of the City Accountant is enough. (Simula pa lamang noong sinumite ang paghingi ng Mayor ng kapangyarihan na umutang ng 1B sa Land Bank ay tinutulan ko na ito dahil nga sa kawalan ng certification mula sa City Treasurer. Naalala ko pa noon na ang sabi ng City Legal Officer ay sapat na ang certification mula sa City Accountant.)”, Balmes said. “Pero bakit ngayon ay gumawa sila ng ganyang aksyon kay Treasurer Tess kung talagang hindi na ito kailangan? Ako ay humahanga sa tapang at paninindigan ni Treas. Geron. Mabuti na lamang at may taong katulad nya na hindi nakukuha sa takot o pilitan lalo na kung alam na mali naman ang pinapagawa sa

kanya,” she continued. Commissioner Geron is publicly known ally of Mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha who served as principal sponsor in Geron’s wedding way back in 1992. He is also part of Dimacuha’s campaign team when the city’s chief executive first ran as mayor in 1988, and even served as campaign manager in the succeeding election. In 2014, Geron who was then Deputy Executive Secretary for Financial Affairs (DESFA) was instrumental in the rehabilitation of Calumpang Bridge by recommending to President Benigno S. Aquino III the allocation of P70-million fund from the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) for said bridge rehabilitation.| BALIKAS News Team

JUDICIAL NOTICE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 83 TANAUAN CITY IN RE: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF ANNOTATION IN THE RECORD OF BIRTH OF ARLYN TENORIO WITH THE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TALISAY, BATANGAS ORLITO CHALAN REYES and MYRA CACAO TENORIO-REYES, Petitioner, -versus-

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THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TALISAY, BATANGAS, Respondent. x--------------------------x ORDER Before this Court is a verified “Petition for Modification of Annotation in the Record of Birth” in the certificate of Live Birth of Arlyn Tenorio, specifically the entries as appearing in her certificate of Live Birth, cancelling part of the annotation, made in the birth record of the subject child of the petitioner, particularly the portion touching about her legitimation and allowing her to use the surname of her father to make her full name ARLYN TENORIO REYES. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let the initial hearing of this petition be set on May 24, 2016 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at which date and time any interested persons may appear and show cause why the said petition should not be granted. The petitioner is hereby directed to furnish copy of this petition, including annexes, to the Office of the Solicitor General, Makati City, Office of the Civil Registrar, Manila; Office of the Local Civil Registrar, Talisay, Batangas, and the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor, Tanauan City, Batangas. Let copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Batangas including the Cities of Tanauan, Lipa and Batangas, at petitioner’s expense. Pursuant to the Resolution of the Supreme Court dated October 16, 2001 on Administrative Matter no. 01-10-07, the Branch Clerk of Court is directed to immediately furnish the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, City of Tanauan, with a copy of this Order so that the same may be published with the provision of Presidential Decree No. 1079. SO ORDERED. Tanauan City, Batangas, March 4, 2016. (Sgd.) MARJORIE T. UYENGCO-NOLASCO Presiding Judge Copy furnished: 1. Petitioner 4. LCR-Tanauan

2. Counsel 5. LCR-Talisay

3. OSG 6. RTC-OCC

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BACK in 2009, the African bishops held a synod that had as its theme, “The Church of Africa at the service of reconciliation, justice, and peace.” At its conclusion, the then reigning Pope Benedict XVI told the bishops to be realistic but not to be too political in doing their prophetic role in that aspect of African life. It’s obvious that the assembly was meant to tackle a tricky and delicate situation where the Church, especially the bishops and priests, have to know how to strike the balance between the spiritual and political dimensions of Christian life. I can just imagine how things were and continue to be in the volatile continent of Africa. It’s a situation similar to ours, and I suppose to many other places. That’s why that piece of news immediately grabbed my attention then and continues to do so, since I would like to know exactly how the balance is made, what requirements and considerations are kept. Especially now when we are celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy, and the clergy is agitated to sharpen the exercise of their prophetic role in social and political matters, clear guidelines from the Vatican would be most welcome and helpful. We cannot deny the blatant fact that controversial interventions, confusing at the very least, by some of our ecclesiastical big shots in social and political issues have left many of us bewildered and even scandalized. Many of the faithful have complained that some Church leaders are too condemnatory in their statements, with words and tone that are laced with a condescending know-it-all attitude and sarcasm. They also observe that the leaders seem to speak more vociferously in areas where they do not have or have less competence, while almost being silent or weak to the media on questions they should be clear and loud about. For example, a bishop told some priests in their retreat that contraceptives like condoms are ok as long as it is not abortifacient. Many were wondering what happened to Pope Paul’s “Humanae Vitae” after listening to that “enlightenment.” Also, the irregularities within the Church structure give the impression Church officials are remiss in their duties as they stray into matters they should not be. In short, people think these leaders only manage to embarrass the Church and religion in general in the eyes of the world. That’s why there is also a growing fallout of the faithful. In that address to the African bishops, the Pope Emeritus only hinted that the synod was successful in identifying the way to reach that balance, but no details were mentioned. I suppose we have to wait a little for the relevant document to come out. That should be very exciting! Also the Pope pointed out the significance of a synod, saying that it is “a common journey,” referring to the truth that in serving God and men, the Church has to go together, talk and discuss things together, especially to determine solutions and remedies to problems along the way. Beautiful idea! Let’s quote some lines of that address: “The theme “Reconciliation, Justice and Peace” certainly implies a strong political dimension, even if it is obvious that reconciliation, justice, and peace are not possible without a profound purification of the heart, without a renewal of thought, a “metanoia” (“conversion”), without a newness that must come precisely from the encounter with God.” “But even if this spiritual dimension is profound and fundamental, the political dimension is also very real, because without political realizations, these new things of the Spirit are not commonly realized.” “Thus, the temptation could have been to politicize the theme, to speak less of pastoral work and more about politics, with a competence that is not ours. The other danger was–precisely to flee from the first temptation–that of retreating into a purely spiritual world, into an abstract and beautiful but unrealistic world. But the discourse of a pastor must be realistic; it must deal with reality, but from the perspective of God and his Word.”|

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The hacker is not the problem, it’s the Comelec THE Commission on contracted company, but Elections (Comelec) and also all “interested the National Bureau of political parties and Investigation (NBI) legitimate organizations announced the arrest of accredited by the poll one of the hackers who body, including duly defaced the Comelec accredited citizens’ arms, website. A report information technology published by gmanews.tv April 21 revealed that the NBI experts, and educational institutions.” is still looking for two other hackers and that the probe This never happened. Worse, the Comelec has been is focused on the data taken from Comelec and leaked disregarding the other security features provided by online. the poll automation law, except the issuance of voter Case solved? Could we now be rest assured that receipts, which the Comelec grudgingly agreed to everything is all right? Far from it. provide only after the Supreme Court ordered it to do First of all, the data that was taken from the Comelec so. last March 27 are no less than the personal information Actually, the hackers are not the problem. They did of 55 million registered voters, which included our us a service by waking up the Comelec from its comcontact information, address, passport or any other placency and false sense of security, and demonstrating government-issued ID to the people that the number, fingerprints, automated election The problem is the Comelec. among others. These system is indeed very Instead of frantically trying to patch up vulnerable. are the information that we usually keep in The problem is the the vulnerabilities of the programs it has locked vaults. And no Comelec. Instead of been using, it has been downplaying the frantically trying to thanks to the Comelec, impact of the hacking. It is acting as if it patch up the vulnerabithese data could now be used for committing lities of the programs it was a petty hacking intrusion and that electoral fraud or has been using, it has everything is business as usual. identity theft. been downplaying the Second, this raises impact of the hacking. questions regarding the integrity and vulnerability of It is acting as if it was a petty hacking intrusion and the program being used by the Comelec for the that everything is business as usual. automated election system. The Comelec has been too Instead of complying with the requirements of the smug about its system that it didn’t even bother to poll automation law, it merely repeats the worn-out have it checked by independent IT experts, which is a reason it has been saying since 2010: that it lacks time requirement of the poll automation law. for preparations, when it had nine years to do so since In October 2015, Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista Republic Act 9369 was enacted in 2007. declared that it has already scheduled a source code It is hard to find a logical reason for the Comelec’s review to cover the Vote Counting Machine, the actions and inactions, especially after the hacking. There Consolidated Canvassing System and the Election are only 18 days to go before the May 9, 2016 elections Management System. The source code review will and still, the Comelec appears unperturbed. It’s as if supposedly be participated in by, not only the Comelec- they don’t care, or perhaps the elections is done thing?|

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Credible, acceptable, reliable election IT has to be admitted with honesty and candor that Smartmatic is not really the problem, viz., not the cause of incredible, unacceptable, and unreliable elections in the Philippines. It is not really the cause and effect of a flawed and discredited elections since the machines have been acquired and used more specifically as vote counting instrumentalities. The machines are made by foreigners but basically run by Filipinos for the People of the Philippines. So it is that the said machines are used under the control of Filipinos–particularly those associated with Comelec. Big or small cheating during elections in the Country, specially in vote counting, is some kind of a constant in the Philippine electoral scene. Conclusion: It is the human agents in the elections who make Credible, Acceptable, and Reliable Election. In other words, as a matter of principle, the machines do as they made to do so by those handling and running them. And so it is that C.A.R.E. becomes a great reality or a big farce, a blessing or a curse of the Filipino electorate– with the presence or absence of the following signal tenfold Integrity factor mentioned below in some order of relevance, significance or importance: 1. Integrity of the Intramuros Comelec

2. Integrity of the political candidates 3. Integrity of the Voters’ List made 4. Integrity of the printed ballots used and receipts given 5. Integrity of local Comelec Inspectors 6. Integrity of election machines made and adjusted by technicians 7. Integrity of election machine transportation done by humans 8. Integrity of precinct Comelec Officials 9. Integrity of transmission of votes as determined by the Officials concerned 10. Integrity of the national total vote number as decided by election Officials Considering the above no less than tenfold Integrity requirement, is it still realistically possible to have truly clean and honest elections in the Philippines? Do we have to settle or be content with but a more or less tenable and acceptable Philippine election every time such is held as provided by law? Do we accept the fact that cheating of one kind or another is some kind of an infallible constant in all elections in the country? Is C.A.R.E. wherefore but a dream in Philippine elections?

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Duterte YESTERDAY, I got a call from an important, nationwide government agency inviting me to be part of an all-woman team to draft a statement condemning Mayor Duterte’s now infamous “rape joke” about the Australian woman Jacqueline Hammil who was raped and slain while doing her missionary work in a Davao prison in 1989. The caller said the statement should emphasize the dignity of women to which Duterte’s words were an affront. For the record I will repeat the quote that has gone viral and for which Duterte adamantly refuses to apologize: “Nirape nila lahat ng mga babae so ‘yung unang asolte, kasi nagretreat sila, naiwan yung ginawa nilang cover, ang isa doon yung layminister na Australyana. Tsk, problema na ito. Pag labas, edi binalot. Tiningnan ko yung mukha, ‘tangina parang artista sa America na maganda. Putangina, sayang ito. Ang nagpasok sa isip ko, nirape nila, pinagpilahan nila doon. Nagalit ako kasi nirape, oo isa rin ‘yun . Pero napakaganda, dapat ang mayor muna ang mauna. Sayang.” (All the women were raped so during the first assault, because they retreated, the bodies they used as a cover, one of them was the corpse of the Australian woman lay minister. Tsk, this is a problem. When the bodies were brought out, they were wrapped. I looked at her face, son of a bitch, she looks like a beautiful American actress. Son of a bitch, what a waste. What came to mind was, they raped her, they lined up. I was angry because she was raped, that’s one thing. But she was so beautiful, the mayor should have been first. What a waste.) I told the caller the issue is not just about the dignity of women, but more seriously about disrespect for the dead. It was bad enough that a missionary was raped and got her throat slashed; the mayor had to trivialize the matter by an insensitive comment. He rubbed salt on the wound. And continues to do so not only by refusing to apologize but also by slamming or making fun of his critics (including the bishops), and standing his ground, saying “This is who I am; no one can tell me to apologize if I don’t feel like it.”

Duterte is the perfect example of an old saying: “Siya na ang kumuha ng bato para ipukpok sa ulo niya.” This saying echoes an idiom that goes: Give him enough rope and he’ll hang himself—which means if you give an ill-behaved person the freedom to behave badly, eventually he will destroy himself. Duterte has been extremely outspoken about himself from even before he announced his presidential candidacy. He is a womanizer and killer, and proud of it. He claims he kills bad people in order to protect innocent people, and he wants this for the whole country. (If you missed the earlier clips of his interviews and campaign speeches, just Google “Duterte quotes” and you’ll get 523,000 entries in 0.50 seconds). So Duterte is just being true to form by this latest “slip of the tongue”. He’s getting worse by the day, but why is he rating high in the surveys? What we ought to find more disturbing in the viral video is the way the people around him then cheered and hooted over his tasteless joke. And the fierce defense of Duterte followers in social media. It ought to show us how sick our society has become. I won’t condemn Duterte, but I won’t vote for him either. More than either condemnation or vote, what Duterte needs is maximum tolerance and Christian understanding of the man he has become. I will not say he is sick, but I am certain he is wounded. (Let that be Wounded with a capital W). Despite his braggadocio he is craving approval and attention—a continuation of the admiration and adulation he has received from his constituents. Being hailed as the Alpha Male of Davao for 22 years was his opium, and his is not quite prepared to detach from this addiction—now he wants to be Alpha Male of the whole country. If he can kill a rape victim twice with his irresponsible and insensitive words, what will he say next? But as I said, Duterte is wounded, and the wounded need our prayers to be healed. It is not a coincidence that this is all happening in the Jubilee Year of Mercy. And that’s the truth.|

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I am normal and I’ll never quit! THERE have been a lot of black propaganda against me, most recently in the recent months that I have withdrawn because of my cancer. I have already shown you that I am what I am now. I am what I was today, and what I will be tomorrow. We are not looking for an ordinary leader, or an ordinary manager or administrator. We are looking for the president of the Philippines. So, I think that the first qualification should be international stature. That would be a great help to Philippine foreign and domestic policy. But most importantly, I repeat, there are three qualifications to become a president: academic excellence – ako may doctorate ako in juridical science from America. Tsaka valedictorian ako sa lahat ng klase ko. Hindi naman pwede na yung mga naupo sa likod yun

ang magiging presidente ng Pilipinas. Pangalawa, professional excellence. Binigyan ako ng prestigious Magsaysay Award for Government Service, “for bold and moral leadership in cleaning up a corrupt government agency.” Meron ba silang ganun? Third, moral excellence. Maliban pa sa dalawang excellences na yon, meron pang moral excellence which is the most important. Unfortunately there is no machine that you can attach to a human being so that you can tell whether that person is honest or not. Maaaring bolero lang, maaaring magaan ang bibig, maaaring kung anu-anong sinasabi basta kung anong unang dumating sa isipan niya. Kaya pag-isipan niyo mabuti itong ginagawa natin. Nagpipili tayo ng ating maging leader sa loob na sunod na anim na taon. Hindi

Merciful Leaders: Criteria for Elections in the Year of Mercy FR. AMADO L. PICARDAL, CSSR, STD

Along the way AS the national and local elections draw near the question that everyone is asking: “who should I vote for?” It is not for the clergy to dictate to the faithful who to vote for but we can only provide some guidelines that can help them make up their mind. The CBCP in previous elections came out with such guidelines which remain valid at this time. All that one needs to do is to review and follow what has already been laid down. Since this year has been declared by Pope Francis as the Year of Mercy, it would be appropriate to emphasize “mercy” as one of the chief qualities that we have to expect from the politicians we should vote for. What does it mean for leaders to be merciful? It means being aware and concerned about the situation of the people – their suffering and pain. Since majority of the people are poor, their main concern is how to alleviate their poverty. They take the side of the poor. They are concerned about their hunger, their hopes and their dreams. They make sure that the economy excludes no one and benefits the majority instead of just enriching the big capitalists and foreign corporations. Merciful leaders are concerned about the destruction of the environment and its effect on the people. They are concerned about the effects of mining on the farmers, fishermen and the indigenous peoples. They know that coal-fired power plants contribute to global warming and the coal mining is the most destructive form of mining. They know that logging and deforestation causes floods, droughts, and global warming. They avoid getting involved in these activities and will do all in their power to put a stop to these activities and come up with policies that will save the environment and mitigate climate change as well as promote disaster risk reduction and management. Merciful leaders are concerned about the effects of the never-ending war on the nation. They know the effect of the spiral of violence on a traumatized people. They know how armed conflict prevents economic development. Thus, they go out of their way to build peace – a peace that addresses the roots of conflict and that leads to healing and reconciliation. They are willing to pursue the peace process with both the MILF and the NDF that will ensure a genuine and lasting peace. Merciful leaders do not tolerate corruption. They know that corruption perpetuates poverty, war, and the destruction of the environment. They will do everything to stamp out corruption at all levels in government and hold accountable those guilty of corruption. Merciful leaders are concerned about criminality and do their best to make sure that justice prevails. They make sure that those who have committed crimes are prosecuted and meted appropriate punishment. They respect the rights of people – even those accused of crimes – and follow the due process of the law. They avoid shortcuts and do not promote extrajudicial killings. They believe that even if people make mistakes, commit sin, or do terrible things no one is totally evil and beyond redemption. They deserve to be given another chance. Thus, they reject capital punishment and promote restorative justice. Merciful leaders respect the basic human rights–especially the right to life – of everyone from the moment of conception to its natural end. They are merciful, especially to the weakest–the unborn–and will make sure that their rights are respected. They will never allow abortion. They are merciful to the elderly and make sure that their rights and privileges are respected. They will make sure that the family will always be protected. Mercy should not be selective nor should it discriminate. It should be inclusive. There are many people who clamor for strong leaders who they think can stop criminality, corruption, and all forms of evil in society. They want leaders who can instill discipline among the citizens with an iron hand. They want ruthless leaders. For them being merciful is a sign of weakness. But what happens when leaders lack mercy? We can end up with a society where terror reigns, where dead bodies pile up and human rights are violated, where due process and the rule of law are ignored. It will be a repressive society – without freedom and where people are afraid to criticize the powers that be — otherwise they too could be assassinated. Instead of peace and order, we will have the peace of the cemetery and a semblance of order maintained by ruthless bigger criminals. Meanwhile, the vast majority remains poor and their children who have gone astray are mostly the victims of death squads. The big criminals – big time thieves and murderers — are at large and hold office: the politicians who steal millions of the people’s money and responsible for the death of thousands. Tough and ruthless leaders have emerged at various times in the past with disastrous results. We have to say: NEVER AGAIN! No to ruthless leaders. Yes to merciful and compassionate leaders.|

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tayo pwede mamili na base lang sa kursunada or dahil uso doon sa mga gang ninyo or sa mga tribes ninyo sa eskwela. We are all united in this endeavor to improve and reform the Philippines. Akala ng iba palaging ganito na lang tayo? Hindi! Lalabanan natin itong kurapsyon na naging bunga at sanhi ng ating kahirapan. We can fight corruption. I have shown it in immigration commission. I have not allowed my words to overcome my deeds. At for those who think that I should withdraw because I have once been a cancer patient. This is what I'll say, I am now normal. I can think. I can act. And I can pray. Ngayon, gusto niyo akong mag-urong? Biro mo, ang lakas pati sa radyo, ang sagot ko sa kanila: I will never quit, I will never stop, I will never withdraw! We all want to change the world for the better. But the person who prayed should be emulated. He said, “God, preserve this country, and begin with me.” Thank you.| - SENATOR MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO, Closing Speech at the 2016 Pilipinas - Presidential Debate, 24 April 2016.

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DTI transitions to a new quality management system platform THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Calabarzon will embark on a new management platform, the ISO 9001:2015, the latest version of ISO's flagship quality management systems standard. DTI Regional Director Marilou Quinco-Toledo said a seminar was conducted on April 15 to orient all employees on the 2015 version of the ISO 9001 quality management standard. ISO 9001 is a standard that sets out the requirements

for a quality management system (QMS). It helps businesses and organizations demonstrate to customers that they can offer products and services of consistently good quality, to be more efficient, and improve customer satisfaction. According to Romeo Ramirez, CRR Management Systems Consultancy’s training director, the standard must be made up-todate and relevant to address the increasing diversity of users and meet the needs of

all user groups and industry sectors, and in view of trade globalization, complex supply chains and increased integration of various management systems. Ramirez said that ISO 9001:2015 emphasized more on customer focus and riskbased thinking, has a more flexible approach to documentation, and has no specific clause on preventive action as it will be part of the risk-based approach. It also puts more emphasis on leadership engagement, uses

simplified language, and is more user-friendly for service and knowledge-based organizations. The new platform is structured to be compatible with other management system standards such as the ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18001 (Occupation Health and Safety Assessment), making it easier for any organization to use multiple management systems. It also combines the process approach with risk-based

AUCTION

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT TANAUAN CITY, BATANGAS

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT TANAUAN CITY, BATANGAS EJF NO. 16-056

EJF NO. 16-059 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure under Act 3135 as amended filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as Pag-IBIG Fund), with principal office at The Petron Mega Plaza Building No. 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, which mortgage was assigned in favor of HDM,F (Pag-ibig Fund) with branch office of at High Rise Business Center, National Highway, Brgy. Halang, Calamba City, mortgagee/s, against MATILDE L. VICENCIO married to MARCIANO L. VICENCIO, both of legal ages, Filipino citizens, with residence and postal address at Brgy. Pantay na Matanda, Tanauan City, Batangas, mortgagors, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 15, 2016 amounts to THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWO PESOS & 21/100 (Php 384,402.21), inclusive of interest and penalties and other charges, plus the expenses of this foreclosure which are all covered by the mortgage the undersigned Ex-Officio Sheriff of Tanauan City, Batangas, or any of his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on May 16, 2016 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning to 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon in front of the Hall of Justice, Tanauan City, Batangas, to the highest bidder for Cash or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies together with all the improvements erected thereon, to wit:

Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure under Act 3135 as amended filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as Pag-IBIG Fund), with principal office at The Petron Mega Plaza Building No. 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, which mortgage was assigned in favor of HDM,F (Pag-ibig Fund) with branch office of at High Rise Business Center, National Highway, Brgy. Halang, Calamba City, mortgagee/s, against MA. LUISA V. PASCUAL, single, both of legal ages, Filipino citizens, with residence and postal address at 35-D Tandang Sora Street, Parang, Marikina City, Metro Manila, mortgagors, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 15, 2016 amounts to FIVE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FFTY SEVEN PESOS & 65/100 (Php 507,257.65), inclusive of interest and penalties and other charges, plus the expenses of this foreclosure which are all covered by the mortgage the undersigned Ex-Officio Sheriff of Tanauan City, Batangas, or any of his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on May 16, 2016 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning to 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon in front of the Hall of Justice, Tanauan City, Batangas, to the highest bidder for Cash or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies together with all the improvements erected thereon, to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-84638

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-88336

“A parcel of land (Lot 14 Blk. 43 Sec. 8 of the cons./subd. plan, Pcs-04-012895, being a portion of Lots 9811, 8273, 8274, 8278, 8279, 9806, & 9812; Cad424 Sto. Tomas Cadastre, L.R.C. Rec. No. _____ ), situated in Brgy. Sta. Maria, Mun. of Sto. Tomas, Province of Batangas, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the SW., along line 1-2 by Lot 16, Blk. 43, Sec 8; on the NW, along line 2-3 by Alley 90; on the NE., along line 3-4 by Lot 12, Blk 43, Sec. 8; and on the SE., along line 4-1 by Lot 13, Blk. 43, Sec. 8, all of the cons./subd. plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan x x x x x x to point of beginning, containing an area of THIRTY EIGHT POINT FIFTY (38.50) SQUARE METERS.”

“A parcel of land (Lot 19 Blk. 1 Sec. 10 of the cons./subd. plan, Pcs-04-012895, being a portion of Lots 9811, 8273, 8274, 8278, 8279, 9806, & 9812; Cad424 Sto. Tomas Cadastre, L.R.C. Rec. No. _____ ), situated in Brgy. Sta. Maria, Mun. of Sto. Tomas, Province of Batangas, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the SW., along line 1-2 by Lot 20, Blk. 1, Sec 10; on the NW, along line 2-3 by Lot 21, Blk. 1, Sec. 10; on the NE., along line 3-4 by Road 2; and on the SE., along line 4-1 by Lot 17, Blk. 1, Sec. 10, all of the cons./subd. plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan x x x x x x to point of beginning, containing an area of THIRTY EIGHT POINT FIFTY (38.50) SQUARE METERS.”

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

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, if shall be held on May 23, 2016, same time and place, without further notice.

Prospective buyers and/or bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

City of Tanauan, Province of Batangas, March 29, 2016.

FOR TH EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

(Sgd.) PONCIANO C. MENDOZA Sheriff IV

Published at Pahayagang BALIKAS Edited at Batangas City Posted at: Hall of Justice, Tanauan City, Batangas Mun. Hall, Public Market, Brgy. Hall, Brgy. Sta. Maria, all at Sto. Tomas, Bats.

Copy Furnished: all parties concerned.

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thinking, and employing the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle at all levels in the organization. Ramirez added that it brings the user a number of benefits. Aside from demonstrating conformity to

QMS requirements, other benefits include the consistency in providing products and services, enhancing customer satisfaction, and addressing risks and opportunities.| CHARLIE DAJAO

AUCTION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF BATANGAS CITY SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE EJF NO. 16-1609 Upon petition for extra-judicial foreclosure under Act 3135 by the BDO UNIBANK, INC., with principal business address at BDO Corporate Center, 7899 Makati Avenue, Makati City, against RYAN REY MARANAN, signing as ATTORNEY-IN-FACT OF SPOUSES REYNALDO VICTOR C. MARANAN AND MA. COSETTE G. MARANAN, as borrowers/mortgagors wih residence and postal address at 111 F. Mangobos ST/. Bauan, Batangas; and Lot 8, Blk. 18, GC Berberabe Subdivision, Brgy. Pallocan East, Batangas City to satisfy the amount of FOUR MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN PESOS AND 08/100 (Php 4,332,887.08) as of March 11, 2016, plus the fees in connection with the sale also secured by the said mortgage/s, the undersigned Sheriff announces that on May 27, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter in front of the City Hall Bldg., Batangas City he will sell at public auction for cash in PHILIPPINE CURRENCY to the highest bidder, propery/ies described in teh said mortgage together with all improvements thereon to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 052-2015000016 ‘A parcel of land (Lot 8, Blk. 13 of the consol. & subd. plan, Pcs-04-002916 being a portion of the consol. of Lots 9471 & 9472, Cad-264 Batangas cadastre, L.R.C. Cad. Record No. ____), situated in the Barrio of Pallocan, Batangas City, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the NW., along lines 1-2 by Lot 9467, Cad-264, Batangas Cadastre; on the Se., along line 2-3 by Road Lot 9 and along lines 3-4-5 by Road Lot 12 and on the SW., along line 5-1 by Lot 7, blk. 13, all of the consol. and subd. plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being S. 32 deg. 04’E., 451.91 m. from B.B.M. No. 74, Cad-264, batangas Cadastre: thence N. 69 deg. 54’E., 16.78 m. to point 2; thence S. 1 deg. 18’W., 10.35 m. to point 3; thence S. 35 deg. 48’W., 3.01 m. to point 4; thence S. 69 deg. 54’W., 10.51 m. to point 5; thence N. 20 deg. 06’W., 11.30 m. to point of beginning, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE (163) SQUARE METERS. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground by P.S. cyl. conc. mons. 15x60 cm.; bearings true; date of original survey: Aug. 5, 1933 & July 29, 1933 and that of the consol. & subd. survey. July 7-30, 1982 which was approved on Sept. 26, 1986.” Copies of this Notice of Sale shall be posted at three (3) most conspicuous public places at Batangas City (CITY HALL, POST OFFICE, PUBLIC MARKET), at BARANGAY HALL of Barrio Pallocan, Batangas City) where the property is located and at the Bulletin Board of Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Pallocan West, Batangas City. Prospective buyers and bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of the above-described property/ies 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 June 10, 2016, 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.” Batangas City, April 13, 2016. (Sgd.) NILO Q. VILLALOBOS Sheriff IV Published at Pahayagang BALIKAS Edited at Batangas City Posted at : Batangas City Copy Furnished: all parties concerned. Pahayagang BALIKAS | April 25, May 2 & 9, 2016

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A SERIES of seminarworkshops for media practitioners on the links between the construction industry and sustainable growth is set to kick off next week. The Philippine Press Institute (PPI) and Holcim Philippines, Inc. are under-

taking this joint initiative, which builds on a similar, albeit more basic, training two years ago. The new round of seminar-workshops by PPI, the national association of newspapers, and Holcim, a building materials and

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT TANAUAN CITY, BATANGAS EJF NO. 16-047 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for foreclosure under Act 3135 as amended filed by PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK, a thrift bank with principal office and place of business at PSBank Center, 777 Paseo de Roxas corner Sedeño Street, Makati City, mortgagee, against SPS. MARK ANTHONY CARRASCO and NORA L. CARRASCO, both of legal age, Filipino citizens, with given address at NO. 819 G. LEVISTE, POBLACION, STO. TOMAS, BATANGAS, mortgagors, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 3, 29016 is in the amount of ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED NINETY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN PESOS & 44/100 (Php 1,394,167.44), inclusive of interest and penalties and other charges, plus the expenses of this foreclosure which are all covered by the mortgage the undersigned Ex-Officio Sheriff of Tanauan City, Batangas, or any of his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on May 16, 2016 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning to 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon in front of the Hall of Justice, Tanauan City, Batangas, to the highest bidder for Cash or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the following real property/ies together with all the improvements erected thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-138378 “A parcel of land (Lot 73 Blk. 10 Sec 9 of the consol, subdivision plan, Pcs-04-105896, being a portion of the consolidation of Lots 6 to 9 Blk. 2; 1 to 6, 13, 14, 17 to 50, 61 to 78 and 86, Blk. 10; 9 to 11, Blk. 11; 1 to 10, Blk. 12; 10 to 15, Blk. 13; 22 and 23, Blk. 14; 23 and 24, Blk. 19; 17 and 18, Blk. 20; Blk. 21

aggregates company, aims to see more nuanced and indepth reporting on the construction sector, highlighting its role in helping achieve sustainable and inclusive growth while focusing the spotlight on relevant issues affecting Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With the theme “Taking the High Road to Better Construction Stories,” the training series also seeks to help the media explore unreported and underreported issues surrounding the industry, ideally set within the framework of civic journalism, PPI’s flagship program. Holcim Philippines advocates sustainable construction practices that contribute to lasting and broad-based development. PPI’s thrust of “Building Better Communities through Civic Journalism” is in line with its goal of giving voice to the concerns and aspirations of communities and sectors that otherwise are not being heard in the public sphere or in the mainstream media. The PPI-Holcim trainings call to mind two of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that replaced the Millennium Development Goals and were adopted by world leaders last year. Goal 9 of the SGDs falls within the purview of the

construction industry, among other concerned sectors: “Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.” Goal 11 is a call to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” The PPI-Holcim training will be held in each major island group, with the Luzon leg scheduled for April 27 to 29 in Padi, Bulacan. Participants from the Visayas will gather in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, on May 4 to 6; and those from Mindanao in Malaybalay, Bukidnon on May 18 to 20. Non-PPI members have also been invited to participate in the training workshops. Regional focus Tess Bacalla, PPI’s training director, said the seminar-workshops will also be highlighted by discussions on relevant regional issues, which will be facilitated by resource speakers. These will be followed by field visits that will allow the participants to take a deeper look into such issues and how these manifest on the ground, while pursuing stories that will serve as their group outputs during the workshop. Journalists from Luzon will look into the status and quality of relocation shelters in Bulacan, which continues to be among the top relocation

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areas for informal settlers from Metro Manila. Media participants from the Visayas will focus on the state of reconstruction and rehabilitation programs in Bohol, three years since the province was struck by a 7.2magnitude earthquake that reduced infrastructure gems such as centuries-old churches and ancestral houses to rubble. In Mindanao, participants will learn about the living conditions of lumad, or indigenous groups, including those that have been displaced from their communities and are currently staying in temporary facilities in Bukidnon.

The workshop-seminar series complements the Journalism Awards on Sustainable Construction Reporting (JASCOR), a Holcim-sponsored program undertaken in partnership with PPI. National and community newspapers vie for the yearly awards, which are given out in ceremonies held in October. Now on its third year, JASCOR hopes to promote excellent reporting on the construction industry through the lens of sustainability, and thus generate increased public awareness and appreciation of, as well as support for, sustainable construction efforts.|

Taurus (Abril 20-Mayo 20) - Interesting ang iyong araw. Parang nakasakay ka sa roller coaster. Purihin ang iyong ina at isipin na positive ang lahat. Lucky numbers at color ay 22, 31, 37, 43 at fuchsia pink. Gemini (Mayo 21-Hun. 21) - Sa practice ng oracion meditation, magiging maayos ang lahat. Mas mabilis na makakamit ang inaasam kung magsusumikap. Mabuting kalagayan ang mararanasan ng pamilya. Lucky numbers at color ay 7, 9, 25, 47 at lilac. Cancer (Hun. 22-Hul. 22) - Tapusin ang nasimulan na gawain upang ma-appreciate ang finish product. Magiging masaya. Mag-ingat nga lang sa hakbang baka matukso. Lucky numbers at color ay 5, 26, 44, 47 at light blue. Leo (Hul. 23-Ago. 22) - Masuwerte ang iyong paglalakbay. Makilala mo ang iyong soulmate. Sakaling magtampo ang mahal, dapat mo siyang suyuin. Huwag mataray dahil tatarayan ka rin. Lucky numbers at color ay 3, 21, 33, 41 at dollar green. Virgo (Ago 23-Set. 23) - Huwag idaan sa silent treatment ang hidwaan. Magusap nang mahinahon at palaging gamitin ang positibong salita. Sa ganitong paraan kayo magkakaliwanagan. Lucky numbers at color ay 7, 22, 35, 37 at purple. Libra (Set. 24-Okt. 23) – A day to remember ngayon dahil mararanasan ang effect ng oracion meditation na serendipity. Lucky numbers at color ay 3, 27, 44, 49 at crimson red. Scorpio (Okt. 24-Nob. 22) - Pokus ka sa pagi-invest ng good will. Sa panahon ng krisis makilala ang totoong kaibigan. Magtatagumpay rin sa adhikain. Lucky numbers at color ay 5, 11, 39, 4 at blue. Sagittarius (Nob. 23-Dis. 21) Tatanggap ng parangal dahil sa dedication sa trabaho. Ingatan ang mga personal na gamit baka madukutan. Lucky numbers at color ay 7, 25, 33, 41 at violet. Capricorn (Dis. 22-Ene. 19) - Mapapatunayan mo ngayon ang kakayahan dahil sa kinaharap na pagsubok. Alagaan ang kalusugan. Lucky numbers at color ay 15, 21, 25, 47 at ivory white. Aquarius (Ene. 20-Peb. 18) Ipagkakatiwala sa iyo ang pagma-manage ng isang malaking pera. Magsaya dahil sobra-sobrang kita ang mapapasakamay. Mabibili ang mga pangangailangan, makakatulong pa sa mga nangangailangan. Lucky numbers at color ay 21, 29, 33, 45 at cream yellow. Pisces (Peb. 19 - Mar. 20) - Ayusin ang iyong pagkatao at alamin sa iyong kalooban ang good purpose upang maging makabuluhan ang buhay para sa sarili at sa kapwa. Lucky numbers at color ay 3, 29, 33, 37 at ruby red. Aries (Mar. 21 - Abril 19) - Tutukan ang pag-unlad ng kabuhayan. Maaakit ngayon ang iyong perfect life partner na magpapatatag ng iyong buhay. Lucky numbers at color ay 25, 29, 41, 44 at emerald green.|

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Dermcare Opens at SM City Batangas ONE of the Philippines’leading skin, hair, and wellness center is now in Batangas as Dermcare recently opened its newest branch at SM City Batangas. Dermcare has been in the skin business for more than 20 years pioneering in the skin whitening industry and trusted for its professional, effective and affordable products and services. At Dermcare, one can indulge with a relaxing and therapeutic facials, or retreat to their luxurious spa for a soothing massage that will stimulate your body’s own healing process. Their lavish body scrubs and signature skin and body treatments, are sure to delight and make you feel good all over.

Indulge in one of their transforming cosmetic skin services that will result in fresher and youthful looking skin. As a total center for wellness and beauty, they also have specialized services for the hair, and other dermatological treatments provided by dulylicensed physicians and therapists. Committed to offer consumers with top-of-the-line beauty products and services at superior value for money, Dermcare is continuously providing its customers with innovative products and services that are responsive to their needs and lifestyle. Experience your dreamcare now at Dermcare located at the ground floor of SM City Batangas. |

NEWLY opened Dermcare at SM City Batangas located at the groundfloor beside Guess Kids.

AKTIBONG nakiisa sa isinagawang earthquake drill ang mga empleyado ng mga locators sa isang mall sa Lunsod Batangas na pinangasiwaan ng City Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO).| PALAKAT PHOTO

1st Quarter Simultanous Earthquake Drill isinagawa sa Lungsod ng Batangas! BATANGAS CITY –Isang malakas na lindol na nararamdaman sa buong probinsiya ng Batangas at karatig lugar sa CALABARZON ang nangyayari at dalawa sa nakakaranas nito ay ang National Food Authority(NFA) sa Barangay Balagtas at ang business establishment na Nuciti Mall sa P. Burgos St. Bahagi ito ng earthquake drill na regular na isinagawa ng City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) upang mapalakas ang disaster preparedness ng lungsod. Ayon kay Rod De la Roca, hepe ng CDRRMO, layunin ng nasabing pagsasanay na mapalakas at mapatatag ang kasanayan ng mga establisyemento at komunidad sa paghahanda sa pagdating ng lindol.

“Sa kabila ng ilang mga kalamidad na maaring bantayan, inuuna muna ang paghahanda sa lindol dahil mas malaking pinsala sa tao ang maaring mangyari kapag dumating na ito”, sabi ni Dele Roca. Aniya pa, “importante na alam ng mga mamamayan ang kanilang gagawin kung biglang dumating ang pinangangamba-hang lindol na maaring sumira nang maraming ari-arian at kumitil nang maraming buhay.” Sinabi pa ni De La Roca ang lindol ay hindi katulad ng bagyo na maaring ma-predict kaya iminungkahi niya na dapat regular na inspeksiyunin ng mga inhenyero ng City Hall ang lahat ng mga gusali sa Lungsod. Mabuti na ang nagdodoble ingat aniya.

Bago mag drill, binigyan ang mga NFA at Nuciti employees ng briefing para malaman nila ang mga bahagi ng kanilang lugar na maaring magdulot ng pinsala at mga lusutan o daanan na ligtas patuno sa lugar na pag lilikasan. Inabot ng apat na minuto ang mga empleyado ng NFA sa paglikas mula sa kani-kanilang mga silid patungo evacuation area habang naka-duck, cover and hold position. Sinundan ito ng mabilis na paglabas at pagpunta sa mga itinalagang ligtas na lugar at pagbibilang ng mga taong naroon upang matukoy kung may naiwan o nawawala sa loob ng gusali.| LIZA PEREZ DE LOS REYES

3 Day Sale at SM City Batangas on April 29, 30 and May 1 IT’S 3-day sale shopping madness once again in Batangas as SM City Batangas hold its mall wide 3 DAY SALE on April 29, 30 and May 1. Shoppers gets the chance to enjoy value for their money with up to 70% savings on great selections of apparels, fashion accessories, home furnishings, baby needs, sporting goods, electronic gadgets and home appliances with SM City

Batangas’ almost 200 stores to shop to. Plus a chance to win 1 of the 2 units of Suzuki Address for every P1000 accumulated receipt purchase cash or charge from all participating stores at SM City Batangas. An additional special 10% discount will be given to SM Advantage members when they shop at the SM Store, Our Home, Surplus Shop, Appliance Center, Sports Central, Toy

Kingdom and Ace hardware from 9am to 12nn on the first day sale. SM City Batangas’ 3 DAY SALE is on April 29, 30 and May 1 with mall hours extended until 10pm and early opening of the Mall at 9am and The SM Store at 8am on April 29.|ADVT.