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SA kabila ngkabi-kabilangpagbatikos at akusasyon sourced income (LSI) ayon sa Bureau of Local ngmasamangpamamahala,lumabas pa ringpang- Government Finance ng Department of Finance. Hindi kasama sa ARI and collections mula sa Other 18 ang pamahalaang lunsod ng Batangas sa Receipts at Special Education Funds. nangungunang mga lunsod o Top 20 Cities na Ayon pa rin sa ulat ng nasabing departamento, 75 sa 144 nakapagtala ngmataas na locally sourced revenues na lungsod sa bansa ang naiiwan ang LSI kung saan ang noong2014 kungsaan P 910.4 milyon o 59.8 % ng kanilang ARI noong 2014 ay mababa sa national average na annual regularincome(ARI)naP1.5bilyon ay locally 30% ratio ng LSI sa ARI. Dalawampu’t dalawa sa 75 na

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lungsod na ito ay high-income class cities. Ayon kay City Treasurer Maria Teresa Geron, “ito ay nangangahulugan na ang Batangas City ay hindi lubos na dependent sa external sources ng income nito kagaya ng Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) at bahagi nito mula sa PAGCOR at PCSO partikular sa small town lottery at lotto.”

>>>LOCAL GOVERNANCE.... sundan sa P/3

Batangas City Hall by BHENG MANDO.

Jailbreak sa Balayan: 2 patay, 2 pulis kritikal BALAYAN, Batangas – DEAD-on-arrival sa Madonna General Hospital sa bayang ito ang isang Senior Jail Officer ng Bureau of Jail Management and Penology habang nasa kritikal na kondisyon naman ang isa pang pulis na biktima, matapos silang pagbabarilin ng isa sa tatlong inmate na tumakas kahapon ng madaling-araw mula sa Bala-yan Municipal Jail na nasa Barangay 4, bayang ito. Sa ulat ni Police Chief Inspector Salvador E. Solana, hepe ng balayan PNP ay PSSupt. Arcadio L. Ronquilio Jr., panlalawigang director, pasado alas-dos ng madaling-araw nang lagariin ng mga suspek na sina Ajie Mendoza y Dellero, 19, ng Brgy. Ermita, Balayan, Batangas, may kasong carnapping; Marvin Ceralbo y Mendoza, 22, ng Brgy. Lumbangan, Nasugbu, Batangas at Jessie

Pega y Alegre, 29, ng Brgy. Luna, Tuy, Batangas, kapwa sangkot sa illegal drug, ang rehas na bakal ng kanilang kulungan. Nang makalabas sa 1st layer ng kulungan ay inagawan ni Mendoza ng service firearm si SJO 1 Deputy Warden Leonardo De Castro y Hernandez, at inutusan itong buksan ang padlock ng 2nd layer ng steel bar. Nang mabuksan ang padlock ay binaril ni Mendoza ang biktima sa ulo na agad nitong ikinamatay. Kaagad ding tinutukan ng baril si Jail Officer 1 Pilita Colocar y Cabral, upang buksan naman ang ikatlo at huling layer ng kulungan, saka tuluyang nagtakbuhang palabas ang tatlong preso. Kaagad namang rumesponde si si PO3 Roderick Reyes Botavara, nakatalaga sa Balayan Police Office na nagkataong nasa labas

>>>’JAILBREAK’.... sundan sa P/2

Ang Batangas Una sa Fire Fighting Program. TINANGGAP kamakailan ng mga bayan ng Bauan at Mabini ang kani-kanilang fire trucks mula sa Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa pamamagitan ni Congressman Raneo Abu. “Sa pamamagitan nito ay higit na mapalalakas ang kakayahan ng ating mga bumbero sa pagiging handa laban sa sunog” ayon sa Congressman. Iminungkahi din nito sa DILG na mabigyan din ang ibang bayan sa lalawigan, partikular na ang ikalawang distrito ng Batangas.|TMA

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Pagpapatupad ng Eco-Waste Holy Eucharist, Incentives draw Management, tutukan sa 20 culmination & interest from some basis of liturgy shipping firms pang barangay sa lunsod >>>NEWS....sundan sa P/2

>>>OPINION....sundan sa P/4

>>>BUSINESS....turn to P/6

OCTOBER 12 - 18, 2015

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Pagpapatupad ng Eco-Waste Management, tutukan sa 20 pang barangay sa lunsod

OFFICIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES

Municipality of ALITAGTAG For MAYOR 1. ANDAL, TONTON 2. ROSALES, DR. DODOC

NPC LP

For VICE-MAYOR 1. MARASIGAN, DONALD 2. PONGGOS, DINGDONG

LP NPC

For MEMBERS, SANGGUNIANG BAYAN 1. ABRIGO, MAWEEH IND 2. ADAJAR, FLORO NPC 3. ADAN, RODEL NPC 4. BORROMEO, JANETH NPC 5. CASTILLO, THANIEL NPC 6. DIMAUNAHAN, MONIQUE NPC 7. GARCIA, JEROME NPC 8. GUCE, MAR LP 9. HERNANDEZ, ALEX IND 10. ILAGAN, DIONY LP 11. ILAGAN, RUBEN CEFERINO NPC 12. MACALINTAL, ROMY LP 13. MARANAN, MUNDING LP 14. ORDANZA, RUDY LP 15. QUIJANO, CONRADO JR. IND 16. REYES, APPLE NPC 17. REYES, BOBBY LP 18. SALAZAR, DECK LP 19. SANDOVAL, BOYET LP

Municipality of BALETE For MAYOR 1.HIDALGO, LEOVINO

NPC

For VICE-MAYOR 1. MARALIT, WILSON

For MEMBERS, SANGGUNIANG BAYAN 1. BANSAO, JOCO NPC 2. CAGUITLA, LANDO NPC 3. DE OCAMPO, JOSE RUEL NPC 4. DEL MUNDO, VIO NPC 5. GARCIA, ARLAN NPC 6. GARCIA, GRECY NPC 7. IGLE, GADO IND 8. LAS, LEODY LP 9. MARALIT, LORETO LP 10. MAYA, EBET LP 11. PAYO,ALVIN LP 12. ROXAS, ROGER NPC 13. TASICO, MAOK NPC

Municipality of CUENCA For MAYOR 1.ENDAYA, CELERINO 2. MAGPANTAY, ALEXANDER

LP PMB

For VICE-MAYOR 1. CUEVAS, ROMULO 2. LA ROSA, OLLIE

LP NP

For MEMBERS, SANGGUNIANG BAYAN 1. ABALAYAN, CELESTINO IND 2. ADIA-HABULAN, LANI PMB 3. CASTILLO, MERIAN NP 4. CHAVEZ, APOLONIO LP 5. COMIA, GRACE NP 6. HOSEÑA, ORLY PMB 7. HOSMILLO, NIÑA LP 8. JAVIER, LET NP 9. LA ROSA, DANNY NP 10. LARCIA, BASTE PMB 11. LOPEZ, PEDRO LP 12. MAGSOMBOL, CRISPIN LP 13. MAGSOMBOL, DANILO LP 14. MAULEON, AGOT IND 15. MERCADO, EDDIE LP 16. PANTAS, NENE NP 17. PASIA, VIRGILIO IND 18. VERDAN, SK NIÑA LP 19. YU, GERALDINE LP The Certified List of Candidates (List), as posted, is merely an initial List and subject to editing. All candidates are enjoined to check their names, specifically their Names to Appear on the Official Ballot, in the List.| SOURCE: COMELEC Law Department

BATANGAS CITY – Sumailalim sa orientation ng Mother Earth Foundation, isang environmental organization, ang humigitkumulang sa 40 officials mula sa 20 barangay higgil sa Ecological Solid Waste Management (EWSM). Ito ay isinagawa sa Gusali ng Kalikasan at Kapayapaan (GKK), Enero 29. Tinalakay ni Raphaello Villavicencio, Project Manager ng MEF, ang Republic Act 9003 o Ecologtical Solid Waste Management Act, Baseline Research Results, Solid Waste Awareness and Practices Survey, at ang Waste Assessment and Characterization Study (WACS). Sa pamamagitan ng mga ito, inaa-sahan na makamit ang hangaring mabago ang mga komunidad, buhay ng mga tao at magsibling modelo

TINALAKAY ni Raphaello Villavicencio, Project Manager ng MEF, ang Republic Act 9003 o Ecologtical Solid Waste Management Act, Baseline Research Results, Solid Waste Awareness and Practices Survey, at ang Waste Assessment and Characterization Study (WACS).| JEFFREY MARANAN tungo sa mahusay na citywide implementation ng RA 9003. Napiling maging pilot barangays para sa full implementation ng programa ang barangay Cuta, Sta Clara at Wawa. Ilan sa mga lunsod na kanilang inalalayang unang

magpatupad ng mga nabanggit na programa ay ang Lunsod ng Taguig at ang San Fernando, Pampanga. Ngayong taong 2016, magiging katuwang ng MEF ang Lunsod ng Navotas, ang Intramuros sa Lunsod ng Maynila at ang Lunsod Batangas.

Ilan sa mga paraan na kanilang isina-gawa dito ay ang massive IEC campaign at door-to-door segregated collection. Ang programa ay sinimulan noong Disyembre ng nakaraang taon at tatagal hanggang Mayo 2016.| RONNA E. CONTRERAS

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2 lalaki, huli sa checkpoint at pag-iingat ng iligal na droga AGONCILLO, Batangas – DALAWANG kalalakihan, kabilang ang isang nakatala sa drug watchlist ng bayang ito ang inaresto ng mga kasapi ng Agoncillo Municipal Police Station sa pangunguna ni Police Senior Inspector Ernesto Robles Chavez, hepe ng pulisya rito, habang nagsasagawa ng checkpoint sa kahabaan ng National Highway, sakop ng Brgy. Bilibinwang. Nabatid na pinara ng mga pulis ang isang HONDA V-Tec, colored K-silver, na may plakang UNA-137 para inspeksyunin matapos maisumbong ng ilang konsernadong residente na ginagamit umano ang naturang sasakyan sa

pagdadala ng iligal na droga mula Lunsod ng Taguig patungo sa Agoncillo. Nang aktong lumapit umano si PO3 Rex Calapatia sa likurang bahagi ng sasakyan para siyasatin ang back compartment nito, kaagad na itinakbong palayo ng driver ang naturang kotse. Kaagad namang nakahabol tumakbong ang mga pulis gamit ang patrol vehicle na minamaneho ni PO3 Jhoan M. Biscocho at naabutan rin ang mga suspek. Kinilala ng pulisya ang mga inarestong sina Abdon Orlanes y Reyes alyas “BUNOG”, 35, may-asawa, tambay at kabilang sa drug watchlist ng pulisya;

at ang drayber ng kotse na si Julius Balani y Maligaya, 32, negosyante – kapwa mga residente ng Brgy. Subic Ilaya, Agoncillo, Batangas. Nang halughugin ng pulisya, nakuha sa dalawa ang dalawang sachet ng chabu, isang may timbang na humigitkumulang 20 gramo at isa pang may lamang 1.3 gramo. Kapwa dinala na sa Batangas Provincial Crime Laboratory Office ang mga nakuhang ebidenys samantalang pansamantalang nakapiit naman ngayon sa detention cell ng Agoncillo Municipal Police Office ang mga suspek habang inihahanda na ang kaukulang kaso laban sa kanila.|

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<<<‘JAILBREAK’.. mula sa P/1

Jailbreak sa Balayan: 2 patay, 2 pulis kritikal lamang ng Balayan Municipal Police Station, na katabi naman ng BJMP. Bagaman at nakaganti ito ng putok, kaagad ding bumulagta si Reyes matapos pagbabaril ito sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng katawan, dahilan para tuluyang makatakas ang tatlo. Sa isinagawang follow-up operation ng magkakasanib na pwersa ng Balayan PNP at Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC) sa Roxas Village, Brgy. Lumbangan, Nasugbu, Batangas, nadakip muli si Ceralbo. Samantala, kinahapunan, nagpanghabol ang mga tumutugis na pulis at ang pumugang si Mendoza. Nagsimula ang palitan ng putok at habulan sa bahagi ng Balayan Old Cemetery hanggang sa Braangay Ermita at napatay rito sa shootout si Mendoza. Sa pamamaril ni Mendo-

za sa mga tumutugis sa kanya, isa pang pulis ang malubhang nasugatan, si Police Officer 1 Arnel P. Abellera ng Balayan Municipal

Police Office. Nasa kritikal ding kondisyon si Abellera sa Madonna General Hospital. Hanggang sa sandaling sinusulat ang balitang ito,

patuloy naman ang manhunt operation laban kay Pega na may kasong paglabag sa batas kontra iligal na droga.| JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS

FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2016

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AlkalSSSya Program, inilunsad ng SSS sa Lipa LUNGSOD NG LIPA – Inilunsad ng Social Security System Lipa Branch ang AlkanSSSya program sa mga miyembro ng Banay Banay Crossing Pinagtungulan Bulaklakan Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association kamakailan sa lungsod na ito. Ang naturang paglulunsad ay ika13 beses sa nasasakupang mga bayan ng SSS Lipa at ikalawang beses na isinagawa sa lungsod kung saan nauna na rito ay nagsagawa ng parehong programa sa Banay Banay San Vicente noong nakaraang Disyembre 2015. Ayon kay SSS Lipa Branch Head Engr. Edwin Igharas, ang proyektong ito ay mariin nilang isinusulong upang mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga nasa impormal na sector na maging miyembro at makinabang sa mga benepisyong maibibigay ng SSS. “Sa pamamagitan ng araw araw na paghuhulog sa AlkanSSSya kahit

halagang beinte pesos ay maaaring makabuo ng minimum na P330 na siyang pinakamababang halaga na maaaring maging kontribusyon sa SSS”,wika ni Igharas. Depende sa mga miyembro ng TODA kung gusto nilang gawing minimum ang kontribusyon o mas mataas pa dito pero ang mahalaga madali na para sa kanila na maghulog dahil may kita sila araw araw,dagdag pa nito. Buwanan ang gagawing pagkolekta sa AlkanSSSya kung saan dalawa lamang ang maghahawak ng susi nito, isa mula sa miyembro ng samahan at isa mula sa SSS. Kapag nakolekta na ang mga kontribusyon ay magbibigay ang SSS ng opisyal na resibo na siya namang ipamamahagi sa mga miyembro bilang katunayan ng kanilang paghuhulog. Sa kasalukuyan, mahigit 100 ang miyembro ng BCPB TODA ngunit nasa 79 pa lamang ang napoproseso at may

mga kasunod pang mapapadagdag dito upang magmiyembro. Sinabi pa ni Igharas na sa pamamagitan ng proyektong ito,mas pinadali ang pagbabayad ng kontribusyon,mas kunbinyente at hindi kailangang pumila sa bayaran at higit sa lahat naituturo nito ang kahalagahan ng pag-iimpok para sa kinabukasan. Marami ding mga benepisyo ang maaaring makuha ng mga miyembro nito tulad ng maternity benefits,sickness at disability benefits, retirement benefits,funeral at death benefits. Nagsilbi namang panauhing pandangal si Mayora Bernadette Sabili kung saan sinabi nito na sana ay maging matagumpay ang proyekto at huwag maging ningas kugon lamang. Aniya pa, dapat ay ma-realize ng mga miyembro na kahit kakarampot ang kanilang kita ay mapakinabangan nila ito sa darating na panahon.| BHABY DE CASTRO

SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION/PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY in parts of Batangas on Tuesday, February 2. Affected: BATALEC 1 Schedule: 10:00PM-12:00MN Reason: Replacement of existing connectors of Calaca-Balayan-Nasugbo-Calatagan 69kV Line *Specific affected areas are determined by the distribution utility. NGCP is exerting all efforts to restore the line as scheduled or earlier. Follow @NGCP_ALERT for updates.

AUCTION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, TANAUAN CITY EJF NO. 16-018 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

BCPD TODA, lumagda sa kasunduan para sa pagpapatupad ng SSS alkansya program. Ngayon may benepisyo nang aasahan mula SSS at may ipon na ring maaasahan. “Patuloy sana ninyo mapalawak ang programang ito at maging modelo kayo ng iba pang mga TODA dito sa Lipa na gusto rin nating tulungan na maka-avail ng parehong programa. Mula noon, hanggang ngayon at sa darating na panahon nandito lng ako para alalayan kayo mga kaibigan ko sa sector na ito. God bless you all. Ingat sa pasada,” pahayag ni Ms. Bernadette P. Sabili sa mga miyembro ng TODA.

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<<<LOCAL GOVERNANCE..... mula sa P/1

‘Batangas City, pasok sa Top 20 Cities sa tax collection’ - BLGF Ang mga LSI na ito aniya ay buhat sa real property tax, tax on business (amusement tax, business tax, franchise tax at tax on delivery trucks and vans), other taxes (community tax, real property transfer tax), regulatory fees (permits and license, registration fees and inspection fees), at service/user charges (clearance and certification fees, garbage fees, parking fees, medical,

dental and laboratory fees, at income from economic enterprises kagaya ng market at slaughterhouse operations). Samantala, iniulat din ni Geron na ang IRA ng lungsod ngayong 2016 ay P749 milyon, malaki ng P69 milyon sa IRA noong 2015 na nagkakahalaga lamang ng P680.4 milyon. Bukod dito, idinagdag pa ni Geron na nakapagbayad na ng delinquent real

property tax na P383.8 milyon ang KEPCO Ilijan para sa 33 properties nito matapos na isubasta ito ng City Treasurer’s Office noong December 15, 2015. Itinuturing ng CTO na delinquent ang real property tax kung ito ay hindi nababayaran sa loob ng isang taon.| ANGELA J. BANUELOS

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 place of business at Petron Mega Plaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, which mortgage was assigned in favor of HDMF (Pag-ibig Fund), with business office at 14 th Floor JELP Business Solutions Center, No. 409 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, mortgagee, against DOLORES O. REYES, single, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, with residence and postal address at #106 Purok I, Block 5, bayanan, Muntinlupa City, mortgagor/s, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 16, 2015 amounts to ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE PESOS & 44/100 (Php 188,375.44) inclusive of interest and penalty charges, attorney’s fees equivalent to 10% of the total indebtedness, plus the expenses of this foreclosure which are all covered by the mortgage, the undersigned Ex-Officio Sheriff of Tanauan City, or any of his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on February 29, 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 thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-127616 “A parcel of land (Lot 4 Blk 38A Sec. 8 of the cons. subd. plan Pcs-04-012895, being a portion of the consol. of Lots 9811, 8273, 8274, 8278, 8279, 9806 and 9812; Cad-424, Sto. Tomas Cadastre, L.R.C. Rec. No. ______), situated in Brgy. Sta. Maria, Mun. of Sto. Tomas, Prov. of Batangas, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the NE., along line 1-2 by Lot 3 Blk 38A Sec 8; on the SE., along line 2-3 by Lot 2 Blk 38A Sec. 8; on the SW., along line 3-4 by Alley 106 and on the NW., along line 4-1 by Lot 6 Blk 38A Sec 8, all of the cons. subd. plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, xxxxxx to the point of the 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 date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on March 7, 2016, same time and place, without further notice. Perspective buyers and/or bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the little of the above-described property/ies and the encumbrance thereon may there be. City of Tanauan, Province of Batangas, January 28, 2016. FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF: (Sgd.) ALAN D. JAVIER Deputy Sheriff Publish at Pahayagang BALIKAS Edited at Batangas City Posted at: Brgy. Hall of Sta. Maria; Mun. Hall, Public Market, all at Sto. Tomas, Batangas and Hall of Justice, Tanauan City, Bats. Copy Furnished All parties concerned. Pahayagang BALIKAS | February 1, 8 & 15, 2016

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OPINION WE need to be very familiar with the world of liturgy, because for us to be truly human and Christian we need to have our life to be liturgical. We have to enter into this world presented to us by our faith, and much richer than what our senses and intelligence alone can perceive and understand. It’s in the liturgy where we unite ourselves fully with Christ our Savior and receive the merits of his redemptive work. It’s in the liturgy where the living Christ offers himself to the Father together with us. We are not left with a symbol only of Christ in the liturgy. That’s because the sacramental signs used in the liturgy, especially the Eucharistic species, are no ordinary signs that simply point to another reality. In the sacraments, the signs themselves, the matter and form that comprise them, are Christ himself and his grace. In the liturgy, man is united with God, time with eternity, earth with heaven. It is the best union we can have with God on earth. In a sense, with it we enter into the most perfect dimension of our life, into the fullest scope of reality. Obviously, we need to be aware of this nature of the liturgy, so we would know how to act and live in it. The fullness of the liturgy takes place in the Holy Eucharist which is described as the “source and summit of the Christian life.” The Catechism explains it this way: “The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the Blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, Christ himself, our Pasch.” (1324) The whole Christ, the Son of God, who became man, born of the Virgin Mary, who taught and made miracles, who suffered, died and was buried, and resurrected on the third day, and ascended into heaven, etc., is there in the liturgy, especially in the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. He did not become man, shared our human nature and condition except sin, and redeemed us with his death and resurrection, only to have all these events swallowed up in the past. His redemptive work has eternal value, is always in the present. Whenever we are celebrating the Eucharist, receiving communion or visiting the Blessed Sacrament, we are truly and directly dealing with Christ! In a sense, with the liturgy we become contemporaries with Christ, and together with him as in one whole body, the Mystical Body of Christ, we are the ones who celebrate the liturgy. It’s important to realize though that “the members do not all have the same function.” The clergy, who by their sacred ordination become the very icon of Christ, preside at the Mass while the rest unite themselves with him, such that the whole assembly becomes what is termed as “leitourgos,” ministers in their respective ways. This is an important point to realize. The lay faithful who attend the Mass are no mere spectators or some pious extras. They celebrate by offering to God the Father, together with Christ’s offering of his own self, whatever praises, thanksgiving, petitions, and expiations they have. In the Mass, what prayer and sacrifice we make get united with the most acceptable and pleasing prayer and sacrifice of Christ to his Father. It’s the most amazing union we can have with Christ. No greater windfall, bonanza or jackpot can we have than to have Christ offering his life on the cross for our salvation. Our sin has caused God to be with us. It’s that “happy fault” referred to in the Easter vigil hymn, Exsultet. “O happy fault that earned for us so great, so glorious a Redeemer!” Still, in the Mass we have to respect the different functions proper to each member of the assembly. The Catechism says: “In the celebration of the sacraments it is thus the whole assembly that is ‘leitourgos,’ each according to his function, but in the ‘unity of the Spirit’ who acts in all. ‘In liturgical celebrations each person, minister or layman, who has an office to perform, should carry out all and only those parts which pertain to his office by the nature of the rite and the norms of the liturgy.’” (1144) The effectivity of the Mass derives from the power of Christ’s work rather than the role we play in it (ex opera operato Christi). Just the same, it would be most ideal if we put ourselves in the best condition and dispositions when celebrating the Mass.|

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What’s the use of the reopening of the Mamasapano probe? THE interest of the public of the country’s security over the Mamasapano issue forces. The incompetence has waned. Everyone seems and indecisiveness of these to ignore the probe that people are too gross to be Senator Juan Ponce Enrile glossed over. As Enrile requested to be reopened. hinted, we are in a country Unfortunately, no new which is about to be smacked witnesses came forth to down by China yet our bring the explosives everyone is waiting for. It is no generals are bickering on what went wrong in the wonder that the media are cold about the probe. It Mamasapano siege. seems that only Enrile and few others found the Recent history shows that tape recordings can lead probe important as they hoped that it would turn out to the downfall of a regime. Well, not this time. Tape damaging to the exiting PNoy Administration. recordings involving the conversations between the This is tragic but not unexpected. The pursuit of highest officials in the land are set to be played on the justice has never been exciting or full of emotions all probe but administration allies shut them off throughout. In reality, court proceedings are as not immediately. Sounds familiar? Unto this day, we don’t dramatic as TV series and movies try to portray them. have any idea what they are about. To the eyes of ordinary spectators, court proceedings So, is the probe any good at all? are boring, dull and lifeless. Court room dramas are Politicians will profit from it. There is no doubt about seldom seen in the courts as trial key players seem merely that. acting in routine obeisance to the mandate of giving Yes, the public may also profit therefrom. litigants their day in court. Justice is exciting in the While it is inconsequential to know the incompetence short run but becomes costly uninteresting in the long of our civilian and military leaders, being reminded run. that the future cannot be entrusted to those who lack The Mamasapano the capability to act probe has a very responsibly in the face of >>What the probe disclosed though must explosive beginning. Its conflict is beneficial to us not be ignored. Enrile unearthed the obvious reopening, however, sometimes. seemed to catch nothing and stuck in the faces of the civilian superiors Most importantly, and commanding officers of the country’s but dust. It has not Enrile’s attempts to caught fire. Enrile’s security forces. The incompetence and resurrect the issue called participation was indecisiveness of these people are too gross to forth the cries of the expected to bring a new victims for justice. We be glossed over.<< light, an exciting turn in thought those cries fell the investigation. However, it would take more than an silent already with the passing of time, and we thought Enrile—an impression built by media, in particular—to wrong! bring scorching light in the new probe. Those cries remain ringing loud after all. The probe What the probe disclosed though must not be proved this: it is the victims who become mute, it is us ignored. Enrile unearthed the obvious and stuck in the who become deaf. We closed our eyes and let the faces of the civilian superiors and commanding officers responsible go scot free.|

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Did the reopening of the Senate Mamasapano probe accomplish anything? THE Filipino people were taken for a ride once more in the recent reopening of the Mamasapano Senate probe. It did not bring us any closer to the truth. And as Senator Grace Poe has concluded, what it has accomplished is merely to give the opportunity for Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile to ask questions because at the time of the probe, he was already in prison. While the Filipino people gained nothing new and substantial from the seven-hour hearing, the reopening of the probe emphasized the following points: First, the implications of the presence, increased operations and intervention of US troops in the country. The fact that the US provided the training in preparation for the military operation, the intelligence, funding and essential logistics, and US military officials were at the tactical command post, confirmed that it was indeed a US counter-terror operation with the troops of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Forces (PNPSAF) used as cannon fodder. It was a fatal endeavor – which the Aquino government agreed to because it wanted to please the US – resulting in the deaths of 44 SAF troops, 18 Moro fighters, and five civilians. Those were 67 lives offered before the altar of subservience. This reminds us of the consequences of the Supreme Court decision declaring the constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). There would be more of such operations under the “enhanced” military cooperation between the US and Philippine governments, while there has been no categorical statement from the US that it supports Philippine claims to the oil-rich Panatag Shoal and Spratly Islands. And when asked whether they would come to the aid of the Philippines in the event of a military confrontation with China, US officials replied with vague statements such as “the treaty between the US and PH is ironclad.” Second, the reopening of the probe quashed any hope that there would be justice under the Aquino government. It was obvious during the seven-hour Senate hearing that the Aquino government is still hell-bent on covering up the accountabilities of the president and his closest aides, including his friend Alan Purisima the former PNP chief

who led the fatal operations while under suspension. Even the awarding of the Medal of Valor to two SAF men came belatedly, one year after. The nagging question is: If the Aquino government could not give justice to the deaths of 44 of its own men who died while serving it, how could it provide justice to those who have been wronged by the government such as the victims of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and other human rights violations? Third, the fatal Mamasapano military operation, and the subsequent cover up, would add to the growing list of unresolved issues that the Filipino people should hold Pres. Benigno Aquino III accountable for when he leaves Malacañang. Among the other issues are: 1. The special treatment being accorded to Janet LimNapoles, who was arrested for serving as conduit in siphoning money from the PDAF, the pork barrel fund of lawmakers under the former Arroyo administration. 2. The protection being accorded to Aquino’s allies who have been involved in the PDAF scam. 3. The Aquino government’s own pork barrel creation the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). 4. The humiliating and fatal Luneta hostage operations. 5. The bungling of the Typhoon Yolanda relief operations and the unaccounted funds for the victims amounting to billions of dollars, as well as the spoilage of relief goods. 6. The deterioration of the MRT train system despite the maintenance contract with private corporations entered into by government. 7. The extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary killings and enforced disappearances targeting activists and those who resist government and corporate projects detrimental to communities and the environment. 8. The formation of paramilitary groups, which have been on a killing spree to protect mining interests. 9. The paid-for yet undistributed license plates and vehicle registration stickers. And the list goes on and on.|HTTP://BULATLAT.COM

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Insightful motives of media show that there are AS 2016 election is fast not-so-hidden motives of approaching, faces and early election campaign. names of politicians are But still, we are hoping now visible in every poster, that Anti-Epal Bill will greetings, newly built safeguard all of those infrastructures, donated actions and stop those goods and many more. people who are constantly in Though the official direct need of attention to campaign period hasn’t started yet, these politicians started ato publicize fool the masses and attain a government position. Unfortunately, the bill has been largely forgotten themselves. What for? Maybe they thought that the masses would probably because it goes against the personal interests of believe that those accomplishments and activities were the majority. The masses are mouth-sealed and afraid to established through their personal efforts and funds. Or voice out such undertakings. With the present chaotic situation of our election maybe they aimed for popularity as early as now so as to be easily remembered by the masses in the coming election. process, cheating made easier. The only hope left for us Filipino people is to reflect on the current situation we are All but shameless! Senate Bill No. 1967 popularized as the “Anti-Epal Bill” experiencing about politics. And choosing the right people is being pursued by Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago to lead will attest our conscience. But as we select the next leaders of our country, we in the Congress. The bill is formally entitled “An Act Prohibiting Public Officers from Claiming Credit through must consider our good faith. Good faith calls for trust in the goodness of people. We Signage Announcing a should have the assurance Public Works Project”, “The only hope left for us that they will perform as which is intended for Filipino people is to reflect on the they should when others are politicians or bureaucrats unable to check on them. who credits themselves for current situation we are Voters must be too wise projects built with public experiencing about politics.” to elect leaders who are funds. This bill seeks to known to be non-partisan penalize politicians who habitually display their names and faces on government and have a reputation for integrity. We should not be misled by our choice and by those aspirants that possess projects funded with taxpayer’s money. Nevertheless, the bill cannot control such mechanism presumptive assumptions of rating surveys that will result in the government because most of the incumbent officials to a wrong decision. If all these on-going measures are pursued, the 2016 used their power and position to control such deeds. Adding to the cases is the political dynasty of the well- elections may herald a sea change in the way political known families in the country. As President Aquino campaigns are conducted across the country. Much will endorsed the former Department of Interiror and Local depend on the determination of the agencies concerned; Government Secretary Mar Roxas to continue his fight still we must aim for another legacy: clean, orderly and on the “Daang Matuwid”, there was an implications that credible elections.| the President wanted to convey Filipinos to vote for his _____________ Princess L. Malaluan is a Grade 10 pupil of San bet in the coming election. Celestino National High School in Lipa City. Moreover, the appearances of politicians in all means

The Significance of the Eucharistic Congress ALMOST all the Church hierarchy and the Catholic laity from the Philippines and from all over the world are on their journey to the Philippines. They have a very important and significant goal–to attend the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (“IEC”) from Jan. 24 to 31, 2016 in Cebu City. Pope Benedict XVI announced in 2012 in Dublin, Ireland during the 50th IEC that the 51st IEC would be held in Cebu City with the theme: “Christ in you, our hope of glory.” His Eminence, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Archbishop of Manila stated that this IEC is “bigger than the World Cup, bigger than the Olympics.” Cardinal Tagle said. “It is Jesus who will make the gathering life-changing because He is the true reason for hope.” Aside from Cardinal Tagle, all the top heads of the Catholic Church in the Philippines gave their all-out support for the success of the IEC: Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop Emeritus of Cebu; Orlando Cardinal Quevedo, Archbishop of Cotabato; Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Archbishop Emeritus of Manila; Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Socrates Villegas, Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan; Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, who is the one in charge of the Congress, together with the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto.  The Philippines first hosted the 33rd IEC 79 years ago on Feb. 3 to 7, 1937 in Manila. during the pontificate of Pope Pius XI. It was also the first IEC in Asia and was attended by approximately one and a half million people from all over the world, and included a religious procession of 600,000 people. Pontifical masses were held in Rizal Park, with hundreds of thousands of people attending.  The Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of clergy, religious, and laity to bear witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. His presence is not merely symbolic. He is really present, in body and blood, soul ,and divinity, in the sacramental bread whose reality has been changed into that of His body. The Eucharist is the highest form of worship of God. Congresses brings together people from a wide area, and typically involve large open-air Masses, adoration of the Eucharist (Blessed Sacrament), and other devotional ceremonies held over several days. All the activities during the IEC are directed by the Permanent Committee of the IEC. After each IEC the Permanent Committee prepare and publish a volume giving a report of all the papers read and the discussions on them in the various sections of the meeting, the homilies preached, the addresses made at the public meetings, and the details of all that transpired.  It is interesting to note all the “firsts” in the history of the IEC. The 1st IEC was held in Lille, France on June 21, 1881, inspired by Bishop Gaston de Ségur. The idea at first was merely local and met with few adherents, but it grew from year to year with an ever-increasing importance. The 8th IEC was held in Jerusalem in 1893, the first time that it was held outside Europe. The 18th IEC was held in Metz, Lorraine in 1907 and the German Government suspended the law of 1870 (which forbade processions), in order that the usual solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament might be held. The 19th IEC was held in London in 1908, the first among English-speaking members of the Church. The 21st IEC was in Montreal, Canada in 1910, the first congress in North America and the Western Hemisphere. The 25th IEC was held in Lourdes, France in 1914, the first congress while World War I affected Europe, with the theme “The Eucharist and the Social Reign of Jesus Christ”. The 26th IEC was held in Rome in 1922, Pope Pius XI himself officiated the Mass at the St. Peter’s Square. It was the first congress since the end of the Great War, with the theme “The Peaceful Reign of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist”. The 28th IEC was in Chicago in 1926, the first IEC held in the United States. The 29th IEC was in Sydney in 1928, the first IEC in Oceania. The 30th IEC was in Carthage, Tunisia in 1930, the first IEC in Africa with the theme “The Eucharist is Africa’s Testimony”. The 35th IEC was in Barcelona, Spain in 1952, the first IEC since the end of World War II, with the theme “Peace.” The 36th IEC was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1955, with the theme “Christ the Redeemer and His Eucharistic Kingdom.” It was the first congress in South (and Latin) America. The 37th IEC was in Munich, West Germany in 1960. The IEC laid a foundation stone for a “church of atonement” near the Dachau concentration camp of World War II. The 38th IEC was in Bombay, India in 1964, the first time IEC took place in a country that did not have a significant Catholic population. Its objective was disseminating the continuing Catholic belief that the “real prersence of Christ was in the Eucharist.” Pope Paul VI attended the IEC. The 39th IEC was in Bogotá, Colombia in 1968, with the theme “The Eucharist and the Bond of Love.” Pope Paul VI attended the IEC. The 41st IEC was held in Philadelphia in 1976, that year is the 200th anniversary of independence of the United States, with the theme “Jesus, the bread of life.” The Mass was attended by U.S. President Gerald R. Ford. The 42nd IEC was at Lourdes, France in 1981, with the

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Incentives draw interest from some shipping firms AROUND six Philippine companies have expressed interest to invest in new ships to modernize the maritime industry, months after the government announced a program of incentives. Under MARINA’s Circular No. 2015-04 dated Sept. 7, 2015 the incentives will apply to those who will invest in an International Association of Classification Societies-classed

brand new or newly constructed ships. Those who qualify will be given “protection of investment” and “route protection.” “For purposes of recovering its investment, the domestic shipowner or operator granted ‘Pioneer Status’ shall be given protection of investment for six years by imposing a moratorium on the deployment of additional vessels or not allowing other vessels to ply the applied link/route…,” the circular says MARINA will provide “priority” in issuance of certificates

AUCTION

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

EJF NO. 16-012

EJF NO. 16-013

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-101333

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-138481

“A parcel of land (Lot 688-E of the subd. Plan (LRA) Psd-365820, approved as a non-subd. project, being a portion of Lot 688-Pcs-47, Malvar Cad. (LRC) Rec. No. N-485, situated in the Bo. San Pioquinto, Mun. of Malvar, Prov. of Batangas, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the NE., points 4 to 5 by Lot 688-C of the subd. Plan; on the SE., points 5 to 6 by Lot 948; Pcs-47; on the SW., points 6 to 1 by Lot 688-F of the subd. plan; on the NW., points 1 to 2 by Lot 689, Pcs-47, Malvar Cad. And beyond by Provincial Road and on NE., and NW., points 2 to 4 by Lot 688-D of the subd. plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, xxxxxx to the point of the beginning; containing an area of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN (227) SQUARE METERS.

“A parcel of land (Lot 14 Block 12 of the consol. and subd. plan Pcs-04-017431, being a portion of the consol. of Lot 40, Block 5 & Lot 10, Pcs-04-015353 and Blk. 20, Pcs-04-015992, L.R.C. Rec. No. 18578), situated in the Bo. San Antonio, Mun. of Sto. Tomas, Prov. of Batangas, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot 12, Blk. 12; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Road Lot 17; on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot 16; on the NE., along line 4-5 by Lot 15; along line 5-1 by Lot 11 all of Blk. 12 of the cons. subd. plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, xxxxxx to the point of the beginning; containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE (155) SQUARE METERS.

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

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on March 7, 2016, same time and place, without further notice.

Perspective buyers and/or bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the little of the above-described property/ies and the encumbrance thereon may there be.

City of Tanauan, Province of Batangas, January 25, 2016.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

(Sgd.) PONCIANO C. MENDOZA SHERIFF IV

of public convenience, which will be released within 10 working days instead of months. There will also be special ramp or berth facility for the ships, and a 50% discount in applications and renewal fees. “We are in total agreement with the industry. The only problem is we can only go so far, as far as incentives are concerned. The major incentive has to come from [Department of] Finance so we have no control over that.” Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr.commented.| BALIKAS NEWS TEAM

AUCTION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BATANGAS FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION LIPA CITY OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EXOFFICIO SHERIFF EJF NO. 2015-0134 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as PAG-IBIG), mortgagee, with principal office at Petron Mega Plaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City) with branch office at High Rise Business Center, National Highway, Brgy. Halang, Calamba City, Laguna, against MA. RHEA B. COLINDON married to FRANCISCO B. COLINDON JR., mortgagors with residence and postal address at BLK. 11, LOT 19, ACROPOLIS HEIGHT, BRGY. TALISAY, LIPA CITY, BATANGAS, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of October 15, 2015 amounts to Php 1,876,995.77 including/excluding interest and other charges agreed thereon and other expenses in connection with this sale, secured by the mortgagee, the undersigned Deputy Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court, Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff, Lipa City, will sell at public on February 16, 2016 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. 172961 A parcel of land (Lot 19 Block 11 of the subdivision plan, Psd-04-152280, being a portion of Lot 13157, Cad-218, Lipa Cadastre L.R.C. Case No. N-1024 (LRC), Rec. No. N-24661), situated in Barangay of Talisay, City of Lipa, Province of Batangas, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot 20, Blk. 11 of the subdivision plan; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Lot 13155, Cad-218, Lipa Cadastre, on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot 16, Blk. 11, on the NE., along line 4-1 by Road Lot 10, both of the subdivision plan. x x x x x x x x xcontaining an area of ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS. Prospective buyers and bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title of herein above described and the encumbrances thereon if any there be. In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on February 23, 2016 same place and time without any further notice and re-publication. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and place. Lipa City, January 08, 2016 (Sgd.) ARSENIO D. LORZANO Deputy Sheriff IV DULY RAFFLED: Award of Publication hereof in the “PAHAYAGANG BALIKAS” drawn by raffle in accordance with law.

HON. NOEL M. LINDOG Executive Judge

Publish at Pahayagang BALIKAS Edited at Batangas City Posted at: Hall of Justice, Tanauan City Mun. Hall, Public Market, Brgy. Hall, Brgy. San Pioquinto all at Malvar, Batangas.

Publish at Pahayagang BALIKAS Edited at Batangas City Posted at: Hall of Justice, Tanauan City Mun. Hall, Public Market, Brgy. Hall, Brgy. San Antonio all at Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

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GSIS sets P16.5M for members, pensioners in Occ. Mindoro THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allotted P16.5 million for the emergency loan program for active members and old-age pensioners in Sta. Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, who were affected by typhoon Nona. Qualified to avail of the loan program which will be open until February 18, 2016 are active members who are residing or working in the calamity-declared area, not on leave of absence without pay, have no arrears in paying premium contributions, and have no loans that are unpaid for more than six months. Active members applying for the first time may avail of a P20,000 loan, while members with existing emergency loan may borrow up to P40,000, from which

the outstanding balance will be deducted. Pensioners may avail of the P20,000 pensioners’ emergency loan. Pensioners who are also active members may apply for the loan only once. Emergency loan is payable in 36 equal monthly instalments at 6 percent interest rate per annum computed in advance. It is covered by a loan redemption insurance, which deems the loan fully paid in case of demise of the borrower, provided that loan repayment is up to date. Active members may apply through GSIS Wireless Automated Processing System (GWAPS) kiosks located in all GSIS branch and extension offices,

provincial capitols, city halls, selected municipal offices, large government agencies such as the Department of Education, selected Robinsons Malls, and SM Super Malls in Manila, Pampanga, and Cebu. Pensioners need to apply in person. Loan proceeds are electronically credited to the borrower’s GSIS eCard or unified multipurpose identification (UMID) card. The deadline for emergency loan application is February 18, 2016. For inquiries on the program, members and pensioners may call the GSIS Contact Center at 847-4747, email gsiscares@gsis.gov.ph, or visit the GSIS website at www.gsis.gov.ph.|

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PhilHealth must improve enrollment in the formal economy to achieve full coverage – PIDS study GAUGING the efficacy of enrollment in PhilHealth’s Employed Program will help policymakers in the health sector determine a more effective approach in achieving the goal of universal coverage. Last year, PhilHealth officials iterated their commitment to achieving universal coverage by 2016. President Benigno Aquino III signed an amendment of the National Health Insurance Act highlighting the responsibility of the national government to cover the health insurance premiums of Filipinos in the informal sector. However, full coverage in the formal sector also needs due attention and improvement. Thirty percent of PhilHealth’s members come from the formal economy where enrollment is mandatory. But based on a study by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), “full coverage” is “yet to be achieved”. The private sector currently sits at 95-percent coverage, while the government employed sector sits at 75 percent. Denise Valerie Silverberg, author of the study, argues that examining the level of PhilHealth coverage and enrollment in the formal sector will help policymakers bridge that gap. Silfverberg surmised that the gap in coverage can be explained by looking at how some agencies comply with labor policy. For example, the low coverage rates may be attributed to the significant number of contractual employees in government who do not enjoy the benefits of being enrolled in PhilHealth. The perpetuation of contractual employees—something the private sector is just as guilty— allows firms and

agencies to stall enrollment of employees into the PhilHealth Employed Program and withhold “appropriate benefits”. But companies deliberately shortchanging employees are not just the only flaws. Variations of enrollment rate can also be produced by characteristics that set the private and government sector apart, and other factors like establishment size and area. For the private sector, sectoral employment, nature of employment, union coverage, union-employees ration, and number of employees all influence variations of coverage rate. But in the provinces, it is the size of the firm that matters. “More employees hired by mediumsized establishments lead to a higher likelihood for the province to have lower coverage,” Silfverberg pointed out, “On the contrary, the greater the number of employees in large-sized enterprises, the more likely it is for the province to have higher coverage levels.” Silfverberg concluded that before the country can work toward full coverage, policymakers must find a way to address the problems that impede effective

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implementation of the national health insurance program. Enrollment should be more targeted, depending on the sectors where undercoverage occurs the most. Monitoring by PhilHealth should also be strengthened. Medium-sized establishments, surmised by Silfverberg, are more likely to short change employees when it comes to health insurance enrollment if they are not closely monitored. Employers have to be held accountable to follow the labor code provision on employee regularization. The rules are often undermined by resorting to a six-month cycle to prevent employees from being regularized, and to refrain from giving them their due benefits. Employers—both public and private—should enroll their employees into the program, whether they are regular or casual. Compliance at the local government level should be also closely monitored. After all, it would be harder to close the gap if government units themselves do not implement the health insurance program in their own offices.|

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The Significance of the Eucharistic Congress theme “Hungers of the Human Family.” This is the 3rd time the IEC was held at Lourdes. The 43rd IEC was at Nairobi, Kenya, in 1985, attended by Pope John Paul II with the theme “The Eucharist and the Christian Family.” The 44th IEC was in Seoul, South Korea, in 1989, also attended by Pope John Paul II with the theme “Christ is our Peace.” The 45th IEC was in Sevilla, Spain in 1993, the first IEC after the Cold War ended. Pope John Paul II addressed the IEC. The 47th IEC was in Rome in 2000, the 3rd to be celebrated in Rome, and the 1st in a Jubilee Year. The 48th IEC was in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2004. The celebration of the Mass in Guadalajara, with a live link up between that Mass, and a simultaneous Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in the presence of Pope John Paul II. These simultaneous Masses marked the beginning of the Year of the Eucharist which ran from the International Eucharistic Congress to the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October 2005. The 49th IEC was at Quebec City in 2008, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the city’s founding. The theme of the Congress was “The Eucharist, Gift of God for the Life of the World”. The closing celebration with Pope Benedict XVI‘s message broadcasted live from the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, via giant screens. The 50th IEC was in Dublin, Ireland in June 2012 with the theme drawn from Lumen Gentium, “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another.” It coincided with the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the Second Vatican Council.

Aquarius (Ene. 20-Peb. 18) - Ang magandang kalooban ay aakit ng masiglang biyaya. Magiging lubos at labis sa mga salita. Lucky numbers at color ay 3, 9, 17, 22 at pearl white. Pisces (Peb. 19 - Mar. 20) - Pasalamatan ang kumukupkop sa asawa na sumakabilang bahay. Dahil siya rin ang bumabalikat ngayon sa pasang krus. Lucky numbers at color ay 13, 21, 27, 41 at ruby red. Aries (Mar. 21 - Abril 19) - Ihandog ang bawat tulong sa kapwa. Kapag ito ang ginawa mo, babahain ka ng biyaya. Lucky numbers at color ay 15, 21, 27, 37 at ruby red. Taurus (Abril 20-Mayo 20) - Matutupad ang balak na maglakbay. Makikilala mo ang iyong soulmate kapag ginawa mo ito. Lucky numbers at color ay 11, 17, 33, 41 at hot pink. Gemini (Mayo 21-Hun. 21) - Sundin ang divine dictation na kaloob sa iyo ng Diyos. Ang mga personal goals na ito ay merong effect sa madla. Lucky numbers at color ay 1, 61, 44, 22 at yellow. Cancer (Hun. 22-Hul. 22) - Gabay sa bagong kabuhayan ang bigyan-diin. Ang team work ang mag-aangat sa samahan. Lucky numbers at color ay 13, 17, 22, 35 at electric blue. Leo (Hul. 23-Ago. 22) - Makinig sa payo ng elderly. Pakinggan ang mga kasamahan sa tahanan para maayos ang issue rito. Lucky numbers at color ay 3, 21, 29, 41 at dollar green. Virgo (Ago 23-Set. 23) - Pag-aralan ang kapangyarihan ng isip ayon sa diwa ng karunungan ng Diyos. Ito ang katuparan sa mga pangarap at susi ng iyong yaman. Lucky numbers at color ay 3, 11, 34, 45 at yellow. Libra (Set. 24-Okt. 23) – Ang kabuhayan ay isang creative expression. Ito ay mula sa Diyos at magpapaangat sa buhay ng isang katauhan. Lucky numbers at color ay 3, 19, 39, 44 at magenta red. Scorpio (Okt. 24-Nob. 22) - Huwag magpautang ng salapi kahit na sa kakilala. Pagkatapos na maibigay ang salapi, hindi ka na kilala. Lucky numbers at color ay 1, 17, 33, 35 at sun yellow. Sagittarius (Nob. 23-Dis. 21) - Aakit ng suwerte kapag ikinalat mo ang pangkaunlarang tsismis. Igalang ang ina para gumanda ang buhay. Lucky numbers at color ay 7, 15, 29, 41 at blue. Capricorn (Dis. 22-Ene. 19) - Kapag tamlay ang naramdaman, igalaw ang katawan. Gumawa ng masayang kasabihan para matuwa ang kasintahan. Lucky numbers at color ay 11, 23, 37, 41 at rore gold.

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10 koponan, nagtagisan sa 2nd MM Volley Tournament SAMPUNG koponan mula sa iba’t ibang departamento ng pamahalaan ang lumahok sa pagbubukas ng 2nd Marvey Marino Volleyball Cup 2016, Enero 22, sa Batangas City Sports Coliseum. Ang mga koponan ay pinangunahan ng host team na Batangas City LGU, Batangas National High School, Provincial Government, Department of

Education Province, Department of Education Batangas City, Batangas State University, Batangas Medical Center, BAMEPA, Bulwagan ng Katarungan at Philippine National Police. Nagwagi bilang Best Delegation ang Batangas Medical Center samantalang napiling Best Muse si Mary Ann Rosales ng Batangas National High School. Ayon kay 2nd District Board Member

Marvey Marino, layunin ng torneo na paigtingin ang larong volleyball sa lunsod. Ito aniya ang isang paraan upang muling i-introduce ang naturang laro sa mga Batan-gueño. Idinagdag pa ni Marino na sikat na sikat ngayon ang

volleyball sapagkat magagaling ang mga kasalukuyang mga player partikular ang mga women volleyball players. Ipinangako rin ni Marino na tuluy-tuloy ang kaniyang suporta sa mga larong pampalakasan habang siya ay nasa

serbisyo publiko. Naging espesyal na panauhin sa nasabing opening ang mga volleyball superstars na sina Rachel Ann Daquis at Abby Marano ng 2-time Pilipinas Super Liga champions Petron Lady Spikers.| JERSON J. SANCHEZ

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MASAYANG nagdiwang ang mga kasapi ng Tanauan City Lions Club ng kanilang unang taon ng pagkakatatag noong Enero 23 na tinampukan ng pagpapasinaya ng isang higanteng busto o “marker” na matatagpuan sa may kahabaan ng Pres. Jose P. Laurel National Highway sa boundary ng Tanauan City at bayan ng Sto. Tomas sa Batangas.| CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Lion’s marker, pinasinayaan sa ‘1st anniv’ ng Tanauan City Lions Club LUNGSOD NG TANAUAN, Batangas –Isang bagong istraktura ang mabubungaran sa pagpasok sa lunsod na ito matapos opisyal na pasinayaan ang isang higanteng busto ng leon na siyang popular na simbolo ng samahang Lions Club International (LCI). Kaalinsabay sa pagdiriwang ng unang taong pagkatatag ng Tanauan City Lions Club noong Enero 23, isa sa pinakabatang “chapter” sa ilalim ng Lions District 301-A2, pinasinayaan ang may halos pitong metrong

taas na monument na itinayo sa “highway boundary” ng Lungsod ng Tanauan at Bayan ng Sto. Tomas sa may kahabaan ng Pres. Jose P. Laurel National Highway. Isang misa ng pasasalamat na sinundan ng isang “motorcade” ang nagsilbing hudyat ng buong araw na pagdiriwang na dinaluhan ng ilang matataas na opisyal mula sa iba’t ibang “clubs” na kasapi ng Lions District 301-A2 Regional Zone 6. Ito ay kinabibilangan nina Region 6

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Chairperson Sheeda Villanueva at Dr. Bong Ilagan ng Rosario Lions Club; Zone Chairs Winnie Bico at Iteng Babasa, Dante Bico at Batangas Lions Club President Alex Yap. Nagtapos naman ang pagdiriwang sa isang salu-salo ng lahat ng miyembro at kaanak ng Tanauan City Lions Club sa pangunguna ni Charter President Dante Natanauan na ginanap sa Perez Compound sa Barangay Tinurik sa lungsod na ito| GERALD LARESMA