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UNPASSABLE.

Naging totally unpassable ang bahaging ito ng Batangas-Mabini Road nang magkaroon ng landslide dulot ng matinding buhos ng ulang hatid ng bagyong Mario noong Biyernes.|

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Pansamantalang tulay, panukalang itayo ng DPWH sa Ilog Calumpang

EMERGENCY BRIDGE. Ipinaliliwanag ni Congressman Raneo E. Abu sa mga mamahayag ang konsepto ng C-200 Modular Type Single Lane Emergency Bridge na panukalang itayo habang hindi pa matiyak kung kailan maitatayo ang isang permanenteng tulay o maibangong muli ang nawasak na Calumpang Bridge. | BALIKAS PHOTO / JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS

Bayanihan sa bayan ni Juan

MALACAÑANG, Maynila – “Rekonstruksyon lamang ng bumagsak na tulay ng Calumpang ang maaaring maipagkaloob sa Lunsod ng Batangas at hindi bagong suspension bridge.”

Ito ang buod ng pahayag ni Undersectretary Ronaldo Geron sa eksklusibong panayam ng Pahayagang BALIKAS nitong nakaraang Martes ng hapon.

Ayon kay Usec. Geron, ang rekonstruksiyon o pagtatayong muli ng nasirang bahagi ng tulay lamang ang maaaring mapondohan ngayong taon ng pamahaalaang nasyunal o maging sa malapit na hinaharap. Aniya, ang P77-milyong pondo na maaaring gamitin dito ay magmumula sa Calamity Fund na maaari niyang irekomenda kay Pangulong Benigno Simeon Aquino.

Nitong nakaraang Martes ng umaga, sinabi ni Congressman Raneo E. Abu sa mga mamamahayag ng lalawigan na ang isang opsyon na isinusulong ng Department of

P16-m pondo para sa dike p. 2 repair, aprub na ng konseho .......................................................................................................................

Internet cafe, nahuling p. 3 p. 4 lumalabag sa Ordinansa

Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ay isang C-200 Type Modular Single-Lane Emergency Bridge upang agarang mabigyang solusyon ang papalaking pinsala sa kabuhayan ay ekonomiya ng lunsod at ang lumalalang suliranin sa trapiko.

Ayon sa konggresista, ang panukalang tulay ay may habang 77.364 metro at magdurugtong sa putol na tulay upang pansamantalang magamit habang hindi pa naitatayo ang permanenteng tulay.

“Ginagawa po nating lahat ng pakikipagugnayan sa lahat ng ahensya ng ating pamahalaang nasyunal at lokal para sa agarang solusyon sa mga problemang hatid ng pagbagsak ng Calumpang Bridge,” paliwanag pa ni Abu. Hanggang sa sandaling sinusulat ang balitang ito, sinabi pa ni Abu na ang C-200 type modular bridge na ito ang nakikitang

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September 22 - 28, 2014

P16-milyon para sa repair ng Calumpang dike, aprub na ng SP MAYROON ng pondong laan ang national government sa pamamagitan karagdagang railings at floating lunsod ng Batangas para sa agarang ng Department of Public Works and platform, kasama na ang mga lighting equipment upang masiguro ang pagpapagawa ng dike sa gilid ng Ilog Highways o DPWH. Ayon pa kay Hernandez, kahit seguridad ng mga sumasakay sa Calumpang na ngayon ay nasa kritikal na ang pagkasira dahilan sa pagguho gustuhin ng pamahalaang lunsod na bangka habang hindi pa nagagawa ang ng tulay dulot ng bagyong Glenda noong ipagawa ang tulay at dike, lahat ng plano tulay. ay kailangang aprubahan pa ng Hiniling naman ng mga miyembro ika-16 ng Hulyo. ng konseho na kung maaari ay Ito ay matapos aprubahan ng naturang ahensiya bago ito simulan.

Napag-alaman din ng pamahalaang magkaroon sila ng kinatawan sa Sangguniang Panlunsod sa sesyon nito ngayong Lunes, September 15, ang lunsod na sa Disyembre ng taong ito katauhan ni Councilor Gerry Dela Roca, kahilingan ni Pununlunsod Eduardo B. maiisama ang budget para sa chairman ng Committee on Engineering, sa lahat ng pagpupulong at aktibidad Dimacuha na magamit ang natitirang Calumpang bridge ayon pa sa DPWH. Ayon sa isinumiteng AIP ng na may kinalaman sa pagpapagawa ng 50% ng Calamity Fund na nagkakahalaga ng humigit-kumulang na P30 CDRRMO, P16M ng kabuuang P31M tulay at ng dike upang manatili anila milyon para sa pagpapaayos ng dike at ang nakalaan para sa repair ng nasabing silang updated sa nangyayari sa usaping JERSON J. SANCHEZ ideklara ito bilang isang emergency dike. Ayon pa sa plano, maglalagay ng ito.| project.

DELIKADONG-DELIKADO. Kapansin-pansin Inaprubahan din ng Sangguniang ang patuloy na pagguho ng lupa at pagkasira Panlunsod ang Revised Annual Investng dike sa Ilog Calumpang, lalo na kapag ment Plan (AIP) ng City Disaster Risk tumataas ang tubig sa ilog.|PDRRMC Reduction Office (CDRRMO) kung saan nakapaloob dito ang pondo sa pagsasaayos ng dike.

Bago ito, nagkaroon ng Special Session noong ika-10 ng Setyembre kung saan naging panauhin sina City Engineer Adela Hernandez at CDRRMO chief Rod Dela Roca.

Dito inihayag ni Hernandez na lahat ng reconstruction at major repair alin man sa mga tulay at dike sa buong Pilipinas ay nasa pamamahala ng .........................................................................................................................................................................

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Pansamantalang tulay, panukalang itayo sa Ilog Calumpang pinaka-acceptable na opsyon ng DPWH. Ang direktang naaksyunan lamang umano ng DPWH ay ang mga national roads and bridges; at dahil ang Calumpang Bridge ay isang local bridge, kailangan ng DPWH ang pag-sang-ayon dito ng pamahalaang lunsod ng Batangas.

Ayon sa mambabatas, kung magkakasundo ang DPWH at ang pamahalaang lunsod sa opsyon na ito, ang mga components ng itatayong emergency bridge ay magmumula sa dalawang tulay sa Lalawigan ng Bataan at Lalawigan ng Cebu. Kapag narito na sa Batangas ang mga materyales at kagamitan, tinatayang mabubuo ang tulay sa loob ng 35 working days lamang.

Ang panukalang tulay ay yari sa bakal at ipapatong sa magkabilang bahagi ng natitirang portion ng nasirang tulay.

Matatandaang nang bumagsak ang Bridge of Promise, kaagad na napalitan ito nang hilingin ni dating Congressman Hermilando Mandanas at iba pang opisyal kay dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal Arroyo na magamit ang isang Austrian bridge na hindi maitayo sa Palawan dahil sa usaping ligal sa abutment nito.

Sa kabilang dako, nilinaw naman ni Usec. Geron na pagkabagsak ng tulay ay nagpadala na ang MalacaĂąang sa pamamagitan ng DPWH at DBM ng mga engineer noong Hulyo 24 at 25 na

nagsagawa ng assessment ng naging pinsala ng Calumpang Bridge kasunod ng pakapagpasa ng Sangguniang Panlunsod ng resolusyong humihiling kay Pangulong Aquino ng kagyat na tulong sa bumagsak na tulay.

Kasunod ng pagbisita ng mga nasabing tauhan ng DPWH at DBM, sumulat naman si Pununlunsod Eduardo B. Dimacuha sa pangulo na humihiling na mapondohan ang isang mas matibay na suspension bridge na nagkakahalaga ng P288-milyon kapalit ng bumagsak na konkretong tulay.

Nilinaw rin ni Geron na pagkatapos ng assessment ng DPWH noong Hulyo 24 at 25 ay inihain na ng DPWH ang dalawang opsyon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; una, ang isang pansamantalang magagamit habang hindi pa naitatayo ang isang malaking tulay; at ikalawa ay ang rekonstruksyon o repair ng bumagsak na tulay na nagkakahalaga ng P77-milyon.

Aniya, mas pinili niyang isulong ang opsyon na rekonstruksiyon ng tulay kaysa magtayo ng pansamantalang tulay sa sumusunod na kadahilanan: Una, masasayang lamang ang may P30milyong magagastos sa isang pansamantalang tulay, kung kaya namang ipagawa o itayong muli ang bumagsak na bahagi ng tulay; Ikalawa, kapag inirekomenda niya sa Pangulo ang proyekto, sasabihin lamang ng Pangulo na bakit kailangang dobleng beses

gagawin kung pwede namang gawin o i-reconstruct agad ang matibay na tulay.

Tiniyak din ng opisyal na may mapagkukunang pondo sa natitirang Calamity Fund para sa taong 2014 ang P77-milyong itutustos sa rekonstruksiyon ng Calumpang Bridge.

Samantala, binigyang-diin pa ni Geron na malabong aprubahan ng Pangulo ang hinihinging P288-milyon para sa suspension bridge sa malapit na hinaharap. Aniya, hindi ito kasama sa panukalang budget para sa taong 2015 na isinumite na sa Kamara. Idinagdag pa ng opisyal na kung ang mga lalawigang sinalanta ng bagyong Yolanda ay hindi pa matapos-tapos ang rehabilitasyon dahil sa kakulangan ng pondo, dagdag pa ang ibang lalawigang higit na sinalanta ng bagyong Glenda ay malabong mas bigyang prayoridad ang isang bagong suspension bridge.

Kaugnay naman ng isa pang inspeksyon noong Setyembre 3, sinabi pa ni Geron na mismong si Secretary Rogelio Singson ng DPWH ang nagsabi na ang mga dumating na nag-inspeksyon ay hindi opisyal ng DPWH gaya ng mga naunang napabalita (hindi dito sa Balikas). Ni hindi umano kilala ng kalihim kung sino ang mga iyon na kalaunan ay sinasabing mga consultant pala ng ilang kontratista o ng ibang tauhan ng ahensya.| BALIKAS NEWS TEAM

PANSAMANTALA LAMANG. Ito ang disenyo ng panukalang C-200 Modular Single-Lane Emergency Bridge habang wala pang linaw kung kailan masisimulan ang rekonstruksiyon ng permanenteng tulay.|

Peace & Order Update Collated By JACK L. AQUINO

Suspected pusher and illegal firearms holder nabbed A WANTED person charged of pushing illegal drugs and keeping unlicensed firearm was arrested by elements of Lipa City Police Office led by Police Superintendent Jacinto Malinao Jr., Chief of Police, in an operation last Tuesday morning.

Arrested suspect was identified as Richard Dimailig y Rosales, 40 years old, married, jobless and a resident of 0996 Saint Alfonso St., Villa de Lipa I, Brgy Maraouy, Lipa City. The operatives were armed by a Search Warrant Nr. 14-1029 issued

by Hon. Cynthia M. Ricablanca, executive judge of the Regional Trial Court of Sta. Cruz, Laguna.

The arrest of Dimailig also resulted to the confiscation of one (1) caliber 45 colt combat pistol with SN: 301156 inserted with magazine loaded with seven (7) cartridges, ten (10) cartridges placed inside the cigarette Fortune pack; thirteen (13) pieces of transparent small plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu placed at the jewelry box, two (2) scissors, one (1) improvised tooter, pair of improvised burner, one (1) digital weighing scale with case and shoe box containing inside empty several transparent small plastic sachet and two (2) pieces of used aluminum foil.

Meanwhile, subject person after being informed of the charge against him and his constitutional rights was brought to said station for proper disposition. Thereafter, he was brought to Provincial Crime Laboratory Office, BPPO for examination.

Cases for Violation of Republic Act 9165 and Republic Act 10591 are being prepared against the suspects for filing in court.

This accomplishment is one of the continuous efforts of the Batangas PNP to fight criminality within the province.| MARY ANNE CRESTER N. TORRES

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Man nabbed for robbery and illegal firearms

At about 8:15 AM of September 2, 2014, a telephone call from Brgy. Captain Hermogenes Cabahug of Barangay Payapa Ilaya, Lemery, Batangas was received by Lemery MPS informing that a robbery incident transpired at said Barangay.

Upon receipt of the report, personnel of said station led by PO3 Marlon Bancoro, under the supervision of Police Chief Inspector Gerry M. Laylo, Chief of Police, immediately proceeded thereat for investigation.

Initial investigation revealed that on or about 7:00 AM of same day, Michael Punongbayan y Alajar, 30 years old, married, jobless and resident of Brgy. Poblacion 6, Nasugbu, Batangas, introduced himself pretending to be an employee of Batangas I Electricity Cooperative (Batelec I) who will be conducting inspection on the wiring installation at the residence of Federico De Villa y Villanueva, 85 years old, widow, farmer and resident of Barangay PayapaIlayaLemery, Batangas Suspect instructed Mrs. Felicidad De Villa, wife of the victim to buy electrical tape at a nearby store. At that instance, suspect enters the room and took the wallet of the victim containing the amount of ten thousand pesos (P10, 000.00).

Suspect was in a hurry and about to leave when he was confronted by the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Efren De Villa y Alvarez. The confrontation turned into struggle prompting the suspect to draw his firearm and pointed it against Efren De Villa. The struggles called up the attention of the bystanders at the place who intervenes and stops him from fleeing. Confiscated from the suspect was the wallet of the victim and a caliber 38 revolver loaded with two (2) live ammos. Suspect was apprised of his rights, brought to Batangas Provincial Hospital for medical examination. Afterwards he was brought to the station for further investigation.|

Mr. Rajeeshmon P. Gopalan, holder of Indian Passport No. K0767303 issued at India Embassy, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. on 23 October 2011 and Ms. Rose Bie Arellano, holder of Philippine Passport No. EB3696681 issued at Philippine Embassy, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. on 21 September 2011 intend to get married at Abu Dhabi under the Foreign Marriage Act. Objections, if any, may be conveyed to the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi within 30 days.

Pahayagang BALIKAS | September 22, 2013

September 22 - 28, 2014

Inter-Island News Collated By RONALINA L. ELARMO

“Tanghalian ko, sagot ng barangay”, inilunsad ROMBLON, Romblon — Inilunsad kamakailan ng pamunuan ng Macario Molina National High School sa bayan ng Romblon ang “Tanghalian Ko, Sagot ng Barangay Ko Feeding Program” para sa mga batang mag-aaral na kulang sa timbang.

Nilalayon ng programang ito na mawakasan ang malnutrisyon sa mga kabataan upang makapag-aral ng mabuti ang mga ito.

Ang programang nabanggit ay inisyatibo ng Macario Molina National High School (MMNHS) sa pakikipagtulungan ng Provincial at Municipal Government at pagkakaisa ng walong barangays na kinabibilangan ng Tambac, Ilauran, Agnaga, Macalas, Calabogo, Sablayan, Lamao at Agbaluto.

Pangunahing tagapagsalita sa naturang pagtitipon ay sina Atty. Ronald M. Geronimo, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Governor, at Municipal Agriculturist Arturo M. Gutierrez kung saan pinapurihan ng mga ito ang pamunuan ng nasabing paaralan sa pagbibigay ng importansiya sa kalagayan ng kalusugan ng mga estudyante.

Sinabi ni MNHS Principal III Gil T. Marco, na mahigit apatnapung estudyante ang kanilang naitala na kulang sa tamang timbang kung kaya’t naisip nilang magplano kung paano masusulusyonan ang kalusugan ng mga bata. Siya umano ay nakipagpulong sa walong punong barangay upang hingin ang tulong ng mga ito kaugnay sa binubuo nilang programang pangkalusugan.

Naging positibo aniya ang resulta ng nasabing pagpupulong kaya ito’y nailunsad kaagad at nagkaroon din ng kasunduan sa pagitan ng mga kapitan at pamunuan ng paaralan para sa maayos na pagsasakatuparan nito.

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Calapan, nangunguna sa Peace and Order sa rehiyon

LUNSOD NG CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – Isa ang lunsod ng Calapan sa mga nangunguna sa peace and order situation sa kasalukuyan sa buong rehiyon ng Mimaropa.

Ito ang laman ng naging ulat kamakailan ni P/ Supt. Glicerio C. Cansilao, hepe ng pulisya sa lunsod, sa kabila ng pagkakaroon sa kasalukuyan ng Calapan Police Station (CPS) na mayroong lamang na 122 personnel lamang.

Base sa police population ratio, ang CPS ay may ratio lamang na isang pulis sa bawat 1,017 Calapeños (1:1,017). Sa bagong imbentaryo ay mayroon lamang 19 na long firearms at 71 short firearms ang kapulisan dito. Mayroon ding limang patrol cars na nagagamit at walong radyo para sa mabilisang komunikasyon.

Subalit dahil ang Calapan ang may malawak na nasasakop at may pinakamalaking bilang ng populasyon, hindi sapat ang lahat ng ito para sa mabilisang pagresponde sa bawat insidente kaya mahigpit ang kanilang paghingi ng tulong mula sa pamahalaang lunsod sa pamamagitan ng City Public Safety Department lalo na sa mga aktuwal na operasyon kapag may kalamidad at mga sitwasyong biglaan.|

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Internet cafe, huli sa paglabag sa ordinansa LUNSOD BATANGAS -Ipinatawag ng Business Permits and Licenses Office (BPLO) ang may-ari ng isang computer shop sa lungsod ng Batangas dahilan sa paglabag sa Ordinansa Bilang 11 Serye 2005 na nagbabawal sa mga operator ng internet at gaming cafes na magpapasok ng elementary at high school students sa oras at araw ng klase.

Ito ay ayon sa isinumiteng ulat ng Task Force Inspection sa tanggapan ni

punong lungsod Eduardo B. Dimacuha.

Nakasaad sa ordinansa na mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes, 7:00 ng umaga hanggang 10:00 ng umaga at 1:00 ng hapon hanggang 4:00 ng hapon, hindi pinapayagang papasukin ang mga estudyante sa loob ng isang computer shop.

Lahat ng mahuhuling lumalabag dito ay may kaukulang parusa mula sa pagbabayad ng multa hanggang sa pagkakulong at

pagbawi ng business permit.

Ayon kay Ditas Rivera, hepe ng BPLO, nagkaroon ng surprise inspection ang task force noong ika-8 ng Setyembre sa mga computer at gaming shops sa paligid ng mga eskwelahan sa lunsod.

Labing-apat na kabataan mula sa Batangas National High School (BANAHIS) ang nasumpungang naglalaro sa Princess Marian Internet Shop sa oras ng klase.

Ayon pa kay Rivera, lahat ng establisimyentong may

kaugnayan sa kompyuter at internet ay pinadalhan nila ng kopya ng naturang ordinansa. Ito ay bilang pagpapaalala sa kanila na may batas na dapat sundin para sa kapakanan ng kabataan.

Agad namang sinulatan ng City Administrators Office ang pamunuan ng BANAHIS upang ipaalam sa kanila ang nangyaring inspeksyon at iugnay sa mga estudyante at mga guro ang nilalaman ng ordinansa.| JERSON J. SANCHEZ

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Hagupit ng bagyong Mario sa Batangas BAGAMAN at hindi dito sa Lalawigan ng Batangas ang direktang tinahak ng bagyong Mario nitong nagdaang Huwebes at Biyernes, nagiwan naman ito ng ilang pinsala sa may 64.5 ektaryang palayan sa bayan ng Agoncillo at pagkasira ng ilang mga pagawaing pangimprastraktura sa mga bayan-bayan ang matinding buhos ng ulan na umabot pa sa Red Allert.

Sa ulat ng Provincial Disaster Reduction and Risk Management Council (PDRRMC) ganap na alas5:00 ng hapon noong Biyernes, gumuho ang retaining wall sa mga ilog ng Santiago at Talibayog sa bayan ng Calatagan. Gumuho rin ang 100-metrong breakwater sa Taal lake na sakop ng bayan ng Balete at may mga ilang pagkasira din sa municipal building dito.

Nasa 10-15 metrong spillway naman sa bayan ng Rosario ang winasak ng rumaragasang baha.

Kabilang sa mga binaha ay ilang barangay sa bayan ng Bauan, San Pascual, San Juan, Calatagan, Cuenca at Lunsod ng Batangas. Umabot sa 96 na pamilya ang inilikas sa malalpit na pampublikong paaralan bilang mga evacuation center.

May mga naitala namang pagguho ng lupa sa Barangay San Teodoro at Brgy. Solo sa

DAGAT-DAGATANG KALSADA. Patuloy ang panawagan ng mga residente ng Brgy. Sta. Rita Karsada, Lunsod Batangas sa konsernadong ahensya ng pamahalaan na aksyunan ang bahaging ito ng national road na animo’y dagatdagatang ito tuwing umuulan .| CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | ANELI ADAY bayan ng Mabini; gayundin sa Brgy. Alagao at San DiegoMalindig Road sa bayan ng Bauan. Naging unpassable sa lahat ng uri ng sasakyang na kinailangan pa ang mga payloader ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) para mailipit ang mga gumuhong lupa at bato.

Walang naitalang casualty saan mang panig ng lalawigan, ngunit kanselado ang klase sa lahat ng antas noong Biyernes, mapa-pribado man o pampubliko, ganoon din ang trabaho sa mga pampa-

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mahalaang tanggapan.

Iniulat din ng Batangas City CDRRMO ang isang kaso ng landslide sa Brgy. DelaPaz kung saan ang biktima ay kaagad na naisugod sa Batangas Medical Center at nalapatan din kaagad ng pangunahing lunas.

Nakaranas naman ng paputol-putol na daloy ng kuryente sa mga bayan ng Calatagan, Talisay, Cuenca, Lunsod ng Lipa at San Nico-

las ngunit kaagd ding naibalik ang serbisyo ng kuryente ng BATELEC I, BATELEC II at MERALCO. Lubos naman ang naging pag-aalaala ng mga tagaLunsod ng Batangas sa pagtaas muli ng tubig sa Ilog Calumpang na lalong nagpapalala ng unti-unting paglambot ng lupa sa magkabilang pampang ng ilong at patuloy pagkasira ng dike nito.|JOENALD M. RAYOS

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Bayanihan sa bayan ni Juan ang bayong Mario ay isang wake up call muli para sa atin lahat na bigyan halaga ang disaster planning at preparedness lalo na sa barangay level.

And, of course, sa LGU level.

Tsaka increase interoperability na rin ng mga LGUs sa high risk areas.

Pero, personally, ayoko na palagi na lang wake up call ang mangyayari sa ating lahat. Kumbaga gising na tayo’t natulog muli kaya kailangan muling gisingin?

Hindi na tamang pamamahala ng komunidad yan pag

Napocor renews call for firm to generate power for Marinduque

BOAC, Marinduque -- The National Power Corporation (Napocor) is urging the public to help encourage private sector to take over the power generation in Marinduque.

The President of Napocor, Ma. Gladys Sta. Rita herself made the call, during the Marinduque Electric Cooperative’s (MARELCO) 35th Annual General Membership Assembly.

With the employment of renewable energies and the participation of private sector in the power generation, Sta. Rita said cost of electricity in the province may even go down.

Marinduque is a missionary area – unconnected to the main power grid and unserviced by regular power distributors or any qualified third party utility.

Napocor’s Small Power Utilities Group is providing power, at least 9.4 MegaWatts (MW) to the province’s businesses and its 47,491 households.

The province has been aggressive in improving assets–from convention centers to sport centers— to accommodate international, national and regional events.

Early this year, Marinduque played host to the Mimaropa Regional Athletic Association (MimaropaRAA), the Regional Tourism meeting, the Caving Congress and the Cooperative Congress.| MAYDA N. LAGRAN

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ganyang usapan. Dapat patuloy ang pagtaas ng antas ng ating preparedness dahil kahit anuman ka moderno ang ating kagamitan kung palagi na lang tayo natutulog malamang na sa kangkungan tayo pupulutin.

Dito ko nakikita ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng isang masipag, matatag at madiskarteng lokal na lider. Hindi yung tipong ingay lang ang inaatupag kundi tunay na aksyong nakikita at nararamdaman ng taumbayan.|

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

GUHO. Isang lalaki ang nasugatan sa pagguho ng

lupa sa likurang bahagi ng kanilang tahanan sa Brgy.

Dela Paz, Lunsod Batangas.| PALAKAT BATS. CITY

O St. Jude, Holy Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, you are honored and petitioned by the universal Church, as the patron of desperate, hopeless and impossible cases. Pray for me. I am so very helpless and I feel alone. Intercede for me that Almighty God may bring swift aid where it is needed most.

Come to my assistance in my great time of need! Pray for me that I may be given the comfort and help of Jesus. Most importantly, I ask that you pray that I may one day join you and all of the saints in heaven to praise God in consolation, rest and joy for all eternity. I will remember your prayers, O Holy St. Jude. I will honor you as my patron as so many have before me because of the graces God deigns to give freely at your request. Amen.

NITONG mga nakalipas na linggo, bumabaha sa mga social media ang tatlong klase ng laso. Una ay ang pulang laso na may nakasulat na ganito: “Rebuild the Calumpang Bridge Now!” Hindi nagtagal, makalipas ang may dalawang linggo pa, lumitaw naman ang berdeng laso na may nakasulat na ganito: “We will rebuild the Calumpang Bridge”. At hanggang nito lamang nakaraang linggo, isang laso namang tila pinagdikit na lasong pula sa isang gilid at berde naman sa kabila na may nakasulat na ganito: “Let us rebuild the Calumpang Bridge”.

Noong lumabas ang pulang laso, bumaha rin ang mga panawagan ng taumbayan para agarang gawin muli ang bumagsak na tulay. Idagdag pa ang pagmumura at maaanghang na komento ng mga maka-oposisyon at ng mga karaniwang mamamayang nananawagans a tila kawalang aksyon ng pamahalaan. May mga nanawagan na nagtatago sa ibang pangalan. mayroon pang pagsasama-sama sa Plaza Mabini ng mag naka-pula; idagdag pa ang pagdiriwang ng Banal na Misa sa pamumuno ni Arsobispo Ramon C. Arguelles, kilalang tagasuporta ng Reject RPT Movement.

Ilang maka-administrasyon naman ang nanguna sa paglabas ng lasong berde bilang sagot sa lasong pula. Ngunit wala namang malinaw na paliwanag kung kailan sisimulan o kung paano gagawin ang sinasabi sa lasong berde. Hindi rin katulad ng pagbaha ng komento ng mga makapula ang paglitaw ng mga maka-berde. Hanggang sa lumabas na nga ang kambal kulay na laso. Sa isang banda, ito ay isang magandang panawagan. May pag-aalok ng pakikisa para magawa ang tulay. Ngunit naroon pa rin ang katanungan kung yun bang mga maka-berde ay seryosong tanggapin ang alok ng lasong kambal-kulay.  Nito ring nakalipas na linggo, inihayag ni Congressman Rannie Abu ang isang opsyon na umano’y iniaalok ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), at ito nga ay ang paglalagay ng isang pansamantalang tulay. Ngunit ayon kay Undersecretary Ronnie Geron, ito’y nagkakahalaga ng may P30-milyon. Kaya ang isinusulong niya ay ang rekonstruksiyon ng bumagsak na tulay na nagkakahalaga ng P77-milyon at permanente naman. Si Usec. Geron mismo ang nagsabi na malabo pa sa tubig ng Calumpang ang posibilidad na maaprubahan ang hinihingi ng city government na P288-milyon o maging ang sinasabing mahigit P300milyon para sa suspension bridge dahil walang mapagkukunan ng pondo para rito. Naroon na tayo... na matibay nga ang suspension bridge, wala namang nagsasabing mahuna yun. Ngunit kung gayong malabong aprubahan iyon, bakit hindi madaliin ng pamahalaang lokal ang rekonstruksyon ng tulay. Natatakot bang baka mahuna na yong mga posteng natira? Kaya nga may mga ginagawang assessment and tests para malaman kung alin ang ititira o alin ang kailangan ang dagdag na suporta.

Ang DPWH naman ang gagawa o magpapagawa at sila rin ang gagarantiya ng katibayan nito. Kung hindi, ay paano na ang taumbayan? Kung hindi ngayon ay kailan? Nagsusumamo po ang taumbayan, “Let’s rebuild the Calumpang Bridge, Now!”

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Ang Talinhaga Tungkol sa May-ari ng Ubasan ANG kaharian ng langit ay maitutulad sa isang taong lumabas nang maagang-maaga upang humanap ng manggagawa para sa kanyang ubasan. Nang magkasundo na sila sa upa na isang salaping pilak a sa maghapon, ang mga manggagawa ay pinapunta niya sa kanyang ubasan. Lumabas siyang muli nang magaalas nuwebe ng umaga at nakakita siya ng iba pang tatayutayo lamang sa palengke. Sinabi niya sa kanila, ‘Pumunta din kayo at magtrabaho sa aking ubasan, at bibigyan ko kayo ng karampatang upa.’ At pumunta nga sila. Lumabas na naman siya nang mag-aalas dose ng tanghali at nang mag-aalas tres ng hapon, at ganoon din ang ginawa niya. Nang mag-aalas singko na ng hapon, siya’y lumabas muli at nakakita pa ng mga ibang wala ring ginagawa. Sinabi niya sa kanila, ‘Bakit tatayutayo lang kayo dito sa buong maghapon?’ ‘Kasi po’y walang magbigay sa amin ng trabaho,’ sagot nila. Kaya’t sinabi niya, “Kung gayon, pumunta kayo at magtrabaho sa aking ubasan.”

“Nang gumagabi na, sinabi ng may-ari ng ubasan sa kanyang katiwala, “Tawagin mo na ang mga manggagawa at bayaran mo sila magmula sa huli hanggang sa unang nagtrabaho.” Ang mga nagsimula nang mag-aalas singko ng hapon ay tumanggap ng tig-iisang salaping pilak. Nang lumapit ang mga nauna, inakala nilang tatanggap sila nang higit doon; ngunit ang bawat isa'y binayaran din ng tig-iisang salaping pilak. Nang magkagayo'y nagreklamo sila sa may-ari ng ubasan.”

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OPINION

September 22 - 28, 2014

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Balikas Pula: “Rebuild the Calumpang Bridge Now!” Berde: “We will rebuild the Calumpang Bridge” 4

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Bayanihan sa bayan ni Juan PANAHON lamang ang makapagsasabi kung ang ating mga kinaugalian ay tama o mali.

Sa ganitong panahon ng kalamidad, ako ay naniniwala na tama ang sinabi ni Pinoy rock legend Mike Hanopol na sa bayan ni Juan ay uso ang bayanihan.

“Isang daing mo lamang, ikaw ay tutulungan,” aniya.  Tunay nga na kilala saan mang sulok ng mundo na tayong mga Pilipino ay laging handa para umambag ng anumang tulong na abot ng makakaya natin sakaling ito ay kinakailangan ng kapwa nating Pilipino.

Dito sa bayan natin, di lang uso ang bayanihan.

Naging second nature na natin ito. Kung doon nga sa Haiti at Golan Heights may mga Pinoy na tumutulong sa pangangailangan ng mga tagaroon, dito pa kaya sa sarili nating Inang Bayan?

Kinaugalian na natin ito, kumbaga.  Nag-aalburutong bulkan. Pagpasok ng bagyong dala ay maraming ulan. Ipaghalo mo ang mga ito at maaalala natin muli ang Pinatubo disaster kung saan matapos nitong takpan ang buong Central Luzon ng ash fall naging lahar ang mga ito nang tumawid ang isang bagyo sa Central Luzon. Hindi alam ng mga local leaders kung anong monster ang kaharap nila’t puro band-aid solutions lang ang naging tugon sa problema ng lahar destruction.

Pero sa paanan ng Mayon ngayon doon sa Albay, alam na alam na ng mga tagaroon kung paano iwasan ang mas mapait na karanasan. Naging titser nila ang kanilang experience kaya’t naging madali para kay Governor Joey Salceda na i-organisa ang kanyang mga kababayan para itaas ang antas ng kanilang disaster preparedness.  Bahang dulot ng kalbong bundok. Ito naman ang bangungot ng buong Kamaynilaan. Di natin marahil nakikita ito pero ang pagkakalbo ng Angat watershed sa Sierra Madre at pati na rin sa bandang La Mesa sa Quezon City ang dahilan kung bakit tila break-away train kung managasa ang baha sa buong Metro Manila.

Para sa kaalaman ng lahat, ang Kamaynilaan ay isang delta katulad na rin ng Guagua-Lubao area sa Pampanga. Hindi maiiwasan na lumubog ito kapag

lumakas ang volume ng tubig na dumadaloy mula sa kalbong bundok.

Marami ang mabilis umaksyon tuwing ganito ang panahon. Marami nga ang, in fact, ready na magbigay ng first aid services, emergency food and medical supplies, at maging ng temporary shelters para sa mga apektado ng baha. Ito ang maganda sa bayanihan.  Pero sa bandang akin ay merong kinakailanagn na dapat mas malalim na pansin at masinsinan na aksyon para tuluyan nang mabawasan ang pinsala dala ng baha sa Kamaynilaan.

Reforestration, waterways decloging, relocation ng communities na sa ngayon ay nasa high impact zones, increased disaster planning and preparedness, civil defense awareness, pagpapalakas pa ng isang command center upang mabigyan ng tunay na direksyon ang interconnected issues kapag merong kalamidad at disasters, pag-phase out ng mga di na kinakailangang sasakyan sa kalye, re-zoning at public facilities security ay iilan sa mga nangungunang tasks para maisalba ang Kamaynilaan. Pag hindi ito kasi pinansin mas lalong mabubulok nang mabubulok ang pangunahing business center ng bansa. Bottomline nito ay ang pagtaas na rin ng economic costs of maintaining a city. Ok lang sana kung kaya natin. Pero kung ang pag-distribute nga ng mga relief goods para sa Yolanda victims ay problema na, how much more if we have to deal with an urban management monster?

That’s why, para sa akin, mas maigi na yung simulan na natin ang isang long-term solution kesa sanayin natin ang ating sarili sa band-aid solutions. This goes without saying na ang bayanihang hinihingi ng panahon sa atin ngayon ay hindi na yung meron instant gratification value although hindi pa rin natin ito dapat abandonahin. Yung pakikiisa at pagsuporta sa isang bigger plan para sa pagresolba ng mas malaking problema ang uri ng bayanihan na isulong natin.

Natuto nga ang Albay, Metro Manila pa kaya?  Panahon na naman ng kalamidad dulot ng mga bagyo. Hindi pa halos nabura sa kaisipan natin ang Ondoy nang binulagta na tayo ng Yolanda. Ngayon,

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OPINION

September 22 - 28, 2014

Danyos sa biktima TUNGKOL ito sa 320 square meters na lote na orihinal na pag-aari nina Ian at kanyang ina na si Nena. Unang ipinagbili ni Nena ang hindi pa nahahating parte niya sa lote kay Marco, isa pa niyang anak sa ikalawang asawa, noong February 21, 1977.

Nakabili ng lupa si Marco sa 1/4 na bahagi ng lote ngunit hindi niya narehistro ang pagbibili dahil ayaw daw ibigay ni Ian sa kanya ang orihinal na titulo. Ayon naman sa sinumpaang salaysay ni Nena, nabigyan niya ng abiso ang lahat na interesadong tao na may karapatang tubusin ang lote kay Marco, lalo na kay Ian, ang kamayari niya sa lote.

Makalipas ang tatlong taon, ipinagbili muli ni Nena kay Ian ang nasabing parte ng lote sa pamamagitan ng isang quitclaim deed sa halagang P9,875.00.

Nairehistro ito ni Ian sa Register of Deeds at nailipat ang titulo sa kanyang pangalan. Pagkatapos ay nagsimula na si Ian na aktwal at pisikal na mamusesyon dito at bayaran ang buwis nito.

Nang malaman ni Marco ang ikalawang pagbibili, hinarap agad nito ang ina na nauwi ang usapan sa barangay. Sa barangay ipinakita ni Marco ang mga patunay ng pagbibili sa kanya ng ina tulad ng deed of sale, sinumpaang salaysay ni Nena at ang abiso ng

kanyang ina sa mga interesadong tao. Sinabi rin ni Marco ang pagkakait nina Ian at ng kanyang ina sa kopya ng titulo kaya hindi niya ito nairehistro.

Samantala, depensa ni Ian ang kawalan niya ng kaalaman sa naunang pagbibili kay Marco.

Iginiit niyang nalaman lamang niya ang ikalawang pagbibili nang magreklamo si Marco kaya nagsampa siya ng kasong ejectment. Gayunpaman, si Marco ang pinaboran ng korte.

Dahil sa nangyari, naghain si Ian sa Regional Trial Court (RTC) ng quieting of title ng nasabing lote laban kay Marco. Ayon kay Ian, hindi niya alam ang naunang bilihan sa pagitan nina Marco at kanyang ina. At dahil maagang namatay si Nena, hindi na ito nakapagbigay ng testimonya tungkol sa nasabing bilihan. Samantala, hindi naman binigyang halaga ng RTC ang taperecorded na paglilitis sa barangay dahil ito ay hearsay.

Hindi rin naisaalang-alang ang pagdismis sa kasong ejectment dahil ang isyu nito ay pamumusesyon. Kaya pinaboran ng RTC sina Ian at asawa nito batay sa mga dokumentong ebidensya na nagpatunay na sila ang may-ari ng lote. Sinang-ayunan naman ito ng CA. Tama ba ang CA? 

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WEF rankings upgrade, what’s in it for ordinary Filipinos? - Last Part poorer will not make the poor THE Global Competitiveness richer.” ranking is underpinned by the Its argument against the same neoliberal, “trickle down” “politics of redistribution” may theory of mainstream econowell apply to other redistribumics. The basic assumption is tive measures as well such as that as corporations and proagrarian reform. ductivity grow, the benefits The article batted for education. would trickle down to the people Joblessness, poverty, inequality through more employment, higher are not factored in the measure- However, “this does not imply the wages, and better products and ments. In fact, the WEF does not need to spend much more on educaservices. think that inequality is a problem. tion; here (and elsewhere), how It is assumed that as the An article Are we getting it wrong money is used is more important country’s economy moves from one on inequality?, which was written by than how much is spent. The most stage to another, wages correspon- Richard Haass and posted at the critical variable affecting students’ dingly increase and the people WEF website in August 6, 2014, performance is the quality of become more prosperous. read: “The issue is not inequality teaching. The resources that are Health and education are between countries, which is actually required for additional teacher variables only to the extent that it down in recent decades, thanks in training and for paying more to affects the productivity of workers. large part to higher growth rates and talented people to become and remain teachers can be Examples of health variables are business “Global competitiveness is measured offset by a willingness to shed those teachers who impact of malaria, by the WEF through a Global are not up to the task.” business impact of Lastly, it advised tuberculosis, business Competitive Index (GCI), which is impact of HIV and AIDs, “the set of institutions, policies, and against increases in the minimum wage. “It would among others. This is also factors that determine the level of be better to keep wage why enrollment in primary education carries productivity of a country, conditions increases modest so that people can get jobs, and more weight at the first of public institutions and to look for other ways to stage while enrollment in technical conditions.” subsidize education and high school and tertiary healthcare for those who education and the quality of math and science edu-cation have longer lifespans in many emerging need it.”

Thus, it is no wonder why the more weight at the second stage. countries (especially China and The comprehensive socio- India). Rather, the focus is on Aquino govern-ment is trying to economic development of the people income disparity within countries.” generate more revenues not by is not being measured in the So for the WEF, the fact that increasing taxes on corporations rankings. there are a few countries whose and the rich but by running after The variables for the pillar on companies control production and professionals, small and medium macroeconomic stability are finance capital on one end, and a lot enterprises. This explains why the “government budget balance,” debt- of countries who are stuck with Aquino govern-ment is moving to-GDP ratio, “country credit exporting raw materials and semi- toward radically reducing rating,” “Gross national savings,” processed, low value added semi- government subsidies to social and inflation. manufactures while importing services such as health and most Corporate bias machineries, capital goods, and especially in tertiary education and The variables and the sources essential goods on the other end, why it is being deaf to the demands of public school teachers, of data are heavily biased toward does not matter. the needs and perspectives of large It added: “What should matter government and private employees companies. For example, the positive is not inequality per se – to para- and workers for salary increases. variables under the pillar of Labor phrase the gospel according to This is also one of the reasons why Market Efficiency are “flexibility of Matthew, the rich will always be with the Aquino government does not wage determination,” “hiring and us – but rather whether citizens have appear serious in implementing a firing practices,” and “redundancy a genuine opportunity to become genuine agrarian reform program.

The Aquino government’s bias costs, weeks of salary.” The negative rich, or at least become substantially variables are “labor-employer better off. It is the lack of upward toward CCT dole-outs and microrelations,” “pay and productivity,” mobility, not inequality, that is the lending projects as against job generation, safeguarding job “reliance on professional manage- core problem.” ment,” “brain drain,” and womenThe article advised against pro- security and increasing wages is also men ratio in employment. gressive taxation or imposing more based on this neoliberal framework.

All the pillars are actually taxes on the rich. “The flaw in the No wonder the Philippines is being patterned after the needs of corpo- politics of redistribution is that it touted as an economic miracle and rations in order to ensure that they emphasizes shifting wealth rather model by the IMF-WB and the generate profits. than creating it. Making the rich WEF.|

Benjie Oliveros

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Unsolicited advice to Congress on BBL DAVAO CITY --- I have two initial suggestions to Congress, if I may, as it works on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that will replace the ARMM. One, make it truly "inclusive" for all and not only for the MILF. Two, extend the transition period to somehow give it a fair chance of succeeding. Of course, there are several other enhancements but let me focus on these two because they are, in my humble view, crucial.  MILF A MINO-RITY - Let’s face it. The Bangsamoro area is not predominantly MILF. In fact, MILF is a minority in the present ARMM although it admirably carried the torch to secure what is rightfully due to the whole Bangsamoro.

In fact truth to tell, many areas that suffered in the conflict, up to now, view the MILF as the “enemy” responsible for bringing misery. Others seriously doubt MILF’s capability to make things better for the Bangsamoro given the depth and magnitude of the challenges at hand. And there are many others who begrudge the MILF for taking up arms to virtually blackmail government and the public into giving them concessions in the peace agreement and their proven incapability to even marshal and whip into line their own forces becoming so-called armed “rogue elements” in their own controlled areas. Whatever it is, let’s give the MILF the benefit of the doubt that it can hack it, to use a common lingo.  LIKE A BUS RIDE --This journey is akin to a bus ride, with the MILF now at the driver’s seat. To be able to successfully reach its ultimate destination, the “peace bus” must have as passengers not only the MILF. Everyone must be on board to include the MNLF, the mainstream Muslims, the present Muslim political leaders, or even the so-called “rogue elements” if they wish to take a hitch in this bus ride. But those who prefer to miss this bus ride, let it be. They can be dealt with accordingly later in the day. Or they can take the next bus ride if they wish and converge.  ONLY ONE ROAD MAP ---Congress , in passing the BBL, must work for “convergence”. It must consolidate the two (2) peace agreements: the 1996 Peace Agreement with the MNLF and this new CAB with the MILF. It must craft a common road map, not only for the MILF but for all Muslims and others for the “peace bus” to travel on. One way for Congress to do this is to reach out to the MNLF for them to take the bus by seeing to it that the results or output of the so-called tripartite review of the MNLF peace agreement which I initiated during my time at OPAPP be consolidated with the new agreement with the MILF in the proposed law. This way, there is common feeling of ownership of all factions and groups.  MISUARI --- Although there were token efforts to bring in Nur Misuari's MNLF and be part of the transition commission to ensure convergence in the latter stages of the MILF peace talks, OPAPP’s obvious disdain towards Chairman Nur Misuari was not conducive in bringing in the desired results.

That Nur’s group being tagged as a “spent force” by Malacanang and that the MNLF had already squandered its chance when they governed the ARMM with Misuari as governor following the 1996 peace agreement obviously did not at all help. “He blew it”, was a usual refrain. And mind you, there was indeed some basis for this. But methinks, it could have been better handled. Anyway, that's now water under the bridge.  TRIPARTITE REVIEW --- A little flashback. Sometime in 2006 when I was working at the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process ( OPAPP) I started the so- called tripartite review of the 10- year old MNLF 1996 peace agreement due the unending angst of Nur Misuari about alleged non-implementation of certain commitments by the government.

"Tripartite" because it involved the MNLF, the GRP ( government) and the OIC, (Organization of Islamic Conference with Indonesia as lead country.)

Nur always shouted on top of his voice in complaint during all OIC ministerial meetings. He created waves because he was received like a head of state by Islamic countries. The MNLF was granted an "observer" status to represent Muslims in Southern Philippines. (MNLF still, up to this time, enjoys this exclusive franchise). We thought then it would be best to do a tripartite review even as we negotiated with the MILF so the MNLF would not feel being sidelined and also so that the public and the Muslim world would know whereof Nur was talking through his hat or where GRP indeed had to do more. OIC sent Egyptian Ambassador Al Masry who became my close friend. We even went together as far as going to the MNLF camp of Ustadz Habier Malik in Panamao, Sulu to check things out.

(He is the same Malik who, by the way, figured prominently in last year's Zamboanga siege where he reportedly died as a result, although lately, I have been getting audible signals from the ground that he allegedly survived and is now up and about somewhere.)  ROAP MAP --Government's road map at that time was, and should still be, simple. Any signed agreement with the MILF and any output from the MNLF tripartite review would all be consolidated in Congress when it passes the enabling law. Hence, what would come out from the legislative mill would be for all Bangsamoro , not only for the MILF.  TRANSITION AUTHORITY -- Here's something I feel, equally important to consider. The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) will be constituted upon the approval of BBL with President Aquino making presidential appointments to constitute it. BTA will take over from the defunct ARMM to govern the new government. It will be MILF-led and will start entrenching and operating the new Bangsamoro. I propose that the BTA, led by the MILF include proportionate representatives from the MNLF, the traditional political leaders or tribal leaders, even "rogue elements", if they so wish,

>>>DUREZA..turn to P/7

BUSINESS

September 22 - 28, 2014

DTI, LGU launch shared service facilities for bamboo, water lily THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the municipal government of Cardona launched the bamboo hub processing facilities at the Cardona Economic Center in Barangay, Patunhay.

The launching of the facilities coincides with the launching of KAWAYAN (Kawayan, Waterlily, Kabuhayan), a livelihood project under the Cardona Bamboo and Water Lily Development Project.

The Cardona Multi Purpose Cooperative (CMPC) and the Samahang Kababaihang Barangay Patunhay (SKBP) are the cooperators of the SSF for bamboo and water lily, respectively.

The facilities granted to

bamboo co-operator CMPC a newcomer in the industry which will manufacture engineered bamboo - consisted of pole cutters; rip, circular, arm and band saws; planer, sander, molder, drill, grinder, furnace, and air compressor, in all costing PHP 2.7-million, while SKBP received a waterlily dryer valued at P 240,000.

DTI Calabarzon Regional Director Marilou Quinco Toledo said that the SSF project is a component of the DTI’s industry cluster development approach employed to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) to raise production output, lower costs, and improve the level of product quality that would make operations more efficient to become competitive.

JUDICIAL NOTICE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH 87 ROSARIO, BATANGAS RE: PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF RECORD OF BIRTH OF MORRIS DOTIG Y GATPANDAN WITH LCR NO. 90-11146 DUE TO DOUBLE REGIS-TRATION OF THE FACT OF BIRTH HEREIN REPRE-SENTED BY HIS FATHER, MAURICIO C. DOTIG MAURICIO C. DOTIG, Petitioner, versus

SPEC. PROC. CASE NO. 2014-266

T HE LOCAL CI VIL REGIST RAR OF ROSARIO, BATANGAS, PHI LIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (FORMERLY NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE ) AND ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE ANY INTEREST AND WOULD BE AFFECTED THEREBY, Respondent. x-----------------------------------------x ORDER A verified Petition has been filed by the petitioner through counsel praying the Court that after due notice, publication and hearing, this petition be granted ordering the Local Civil Registrar of Rosario, Batangas to cancel the record of birth of petitioner with registry number 90-1446; after payment of the fees prescribed by law.

NOW THEREFORE, finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, noice is hereby given that this case be set for hearing on October 20, 2014 at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon before the session hall of this Court on which date, time and place, all interested persons may appear and show cause why the petition should not be Granted.

Let copy of this Order be published at least once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Batangas, prior to the scheduled date of hearing at the expense of the petitioner.

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

SO ORDERED. Rosario, Batangas, July 9, 2014.

(Sgd.) DORCAS P. FERRIOLS-PEREZ Assisting Judge Pahayagang Balikas | September 8, 15 & 22, 2014

“This is DTI’s most significant help provided for the growth of micro enterprises, especially those in the countryside. Under a memorandum of agreement with the DTI, the cooperators will use the SSF without rental or any form of charges, however, will be responsible for the management and upkeep of the facility which will remain as property of DTI”, Toledo said.

She further indicated that the SSF are intended not just for the purpose of the cooperators themselves, but for other players in the

industry in the province as well.

Mayor Bernardo San Juan, Jr., who organized a multi-sector collaboration for non-traditional livelihood projects, acknowledged that the acquisition of the bamboo and waterlily processing facilities is a big break in his administration’s livelihood program.

“Nakita na natin na me pera sa water lily, at meron na tayong ibang pagkakitaan. Ito ay dahil sa makabagong kaisipan”, Mayor San Juan said.| CHARLIE S. DAJAO

JUDICIAL NOTICE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 2 BATANGAS CITY IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF TEODY A. ABANTE IN THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TINGLOY, BATANGAS PARTICULARLY THE FATHER’S NAME BE CHANGED FROM SIMEON BELEN ABANTE TO SULPICIO TAÑO MANALO TEODY A. ABANTE, Petitioner, versus

SP. PROC. NO. 14-9742

SPS. SIMEON A. ABANTE and CONCEPCION ABANTE BELEN and MUNICIPAL REGISTRAR OF TINGLOY, BATANGAS, Respondent. x-----------------------------------------x ORDER A verified amended petition has been filed by petitioner through counsel, Atty. Ariel M. Reyes, praying that after notice and hearing this Court issue and order allowing the change/ correction of the Birth Certificate of herein petitioner TEODY A. ABANTE as follows: A. Father’s Full name: SIMEON BELEN ABANTE to SULPICIO TAÑO MANALO Finding the said petition to be sufficient in form and substance, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said petition be set for initial heaing on Novemver 06, 2014 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Session Hall, Branch 2, Regional Trial Court, Pallocan West, Batangas City on or before which date any interested person may file opposition to the instant petition.

Let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in any newspaper of general circulation in the Cities of Batangas, Lipa and Tanauan and in the Province of Batangas, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, and that copy of this Order be served to the respondents and to all known authorities concerned.

AUCTION REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BATANGAS FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION LIPA CITY OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EXOFFICIO SHERIFF SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE EJF CASE NO. 2014-0054 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as PAG-IBIG FUND), mortgagee, with office address at Petron Megaplaza Building, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City with branch office at Caedo Commercial Center, National Highway, Brgy. Calicanto, Batangas City, against ERNYLENE C. JIMENEZ married to JASON A. JIMENEZ, mortgagor, with residence and postal address at St. Joseph SUbd., Brgy. Tambo, Lipa City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 9, 2014 amounts to PhP 828,931.93 including/excluding interest and other charges agreed thereon and other expenses in connection with this sale, secured by the mortgagee the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 85, Lipa City, will sell at public auction on September 29, 2014 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Marauoy, Lipa City to the highest bidder for CASH and in the Philippine Currency, the described real property and its improvements thereon to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-170695 ‘A parcel of Land (Lot 6178-B-5-B of the subdivision plan (LRA) Psd-394829, approved as non-subdivision project, being a portion of Lot 6178-B-5, Psd-04-007059, LRC Cad. Record No. 1271), situated in the Barrio of Bual and Tambo, Lipa City, Island of Luzon. Bounded on the NE., points 3 to 4 by Lot 6178-B-5-A of the subdivision plan; on the SE., points 4 to 5 by Lot 6178-Lipa Cad., on the SW., points 5 to 1 by Lot 6178-B-5-C and points 1 to 2 by Lot 6178-B-5-D; both of the subdivision plan and on the NW., points 2 to 3 by Lot 6178-B-7, Psd-04-007059 (Existing Road) x x x x x x x containing an area of TW O HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE (283) SQUARE METERS, more or less.”

Prospective buyers and bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein above described and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

In the event that the Auction Sale should not take place on said date it shall be held on October 6, 2014, same place and time without further notice and republication.

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

Lipa City, August 28, 2014.

(Sgd.) REMER S. REYES Sheriff IV DULY RAFFLED: HON. NOEL M. LINDOG Executive Judge ATTY. GERALD F. RABENA OIC-Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio

Further, the Branch Clerk of Court is hereby directed to furnish the Office of the Clerk of Court with a copy of this Order for raffle among the publishers.

SO ORDERED. Batangas City, August 27, 2014.

(Sgd.) MARIA CECILIA I. AUSTRIA-CHUA Presiding Judge I hereby certify that copies of this Order have been sent to Atty. Ariel Reyes, the petitioner, and to the respondents, this 1st day of September, 2014.

(Sgd.) ATTY. ARTURO S. OLIVA, JR. Clerk of Court Pahayagang Balikas | September 15, 22 & 29, 2014

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Sheriff Award of publication hereof in the Pahayagang Balikas drawn by raffle in accordance with law.

Copy furnished: PARTIES CONCERNED WARNING: It is absolutely prohibited to remove deface or destroy this Notice of Sale on or before the date of sale UNDER PENALTY OF LAW. Pahayagang BALIKAS September 8, 15 & 22, 2013

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

Melinda Rodriguez-Landicho, Lifetimes Editor

LIFE TIMES Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) ng pagkatao ay siyang Magiging malakas ang karisma magbibigay ng tamlay sa sa mga tao at kung hihingi ng gawain na dapat paglatulong tiyak hindi mapahihindian. banan.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Kahit maging mabagal ang Iwasan ang maging matamsimula ng pagpasok ng kasagalay dahil ito ang magbibigay nahan kung pananatilihin ang sipag at tiyaga, makakamit ng suliranin sa mga gawain na hindi matatapos. ang tagumpay sa hinaharap.

Aries (Mar. 21 - April 20) Iwasan ang makiScorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Ang career at repupaghalubilo sa mga kaibigan dahil ikaw ang tasyon ay siyang magiging pangunahin sa iyo. magiging paksa ng biruan at kantiyawan.

Ihanda ang sarili dahil may taong susubukan Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21) Maaaring mabigo ka. ang hinahangad kung iaasa sa pakikipagSagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Kahit malakas sapalaran. ang enerhiya ng pagkatao, malilito sa pagpili ng Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Ang pag-ayos ng direks­yon sa buhay. Iwasan ang magkatensiyon. gusot sa nakaraan ay inaayunan ng panahon.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Bigyan ng pahiwatig Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Iwasan ang anumang ang minamahal, kasambahay, kaibigan o mga kasamahan espekulasyon. sa ayaw o gusto kung hindi masabi nang direkta.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Kung ano ang lalakarin dapat Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Ang mababang enerhiya ipagpaliban dahil kabiguan lamang ang matatamo.|

DA awards P15-m inputs to Glenda victims in Quezon THE Department of Agriculture recently awarded P15 million worth of agricultural inputs, implements and machineries to three municipalities in Quezon as part of its continuing agriculture rehabilitation efforts to provinces damaged by Typhoon Glenda.

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala recently personally turned the over the agri-rehab interventions to some 3,000 farmer-fisherfolks from Mulanay, Macalelon and Tayabas, and all other municipalitiers of the

province are also being rehabilitated simultaneously “The Department of Agriculture is your partner in agricultural development. In times of crisis like what we experienced in typhoon Glenda, we should remain steadfast in combating its effects. We are here to give you the needed inputs for you to replenish what were taken from you by typhoon Glenda. The Department will always be on your side. Sabi nga nila, walang iwanan," Alcala said.

To date, agri-rehab for

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Unsolicited advice on BBL and civil society. I knew that there was an effort to bring in the MNLF earlier but I knew it was a token gesture that MNLF of course rejected.  LONGER TRANSITION- Let me go to my second point. In the proposed BBL, the length of transition time in allowing the MILF agreement to make it work and show positive results is too short. It should be extended.

If Congress approves the BBL even in the best-case scenario

by December, 2014, a plebiscite will be held 120 days there from or by April 2015. This is a crucial stage because the affected areas will vote whether they want in or out of the Bangsamoro area. If we are not careful and prudent, the initial shocker will be that the new Bangsamoro territory may even lose some areas and will be smaller than the present ARMM. This will be a serious initial setback.

But by making the BTA multimembered and inclusive and the transition period extended, it stands a better chance of surviving the first challenge in the plebiscite.  MOVE ELECTIONS --Most importantly, if the elections are held on 2016 as envisioned or about one year after the plebiscite, the MILF and the other groups will have no time to organize as a political party, capacitate themselves and earn public goodwill to be able to fairly compete with the entrenched political leaders. Most crucial is that they will lack time to show positive results and convince the doubters. In that

light, the MILF and/or its candidates will stand no fair chance of winning.  BETTER 2019 --- Instead of setting the Bangsamoro elections in 2016, Congress should move it to 2019 to coincide with the next local elections. This will allow the MILF-led BTA enough time to perform and deliver and show to the Bangsamoro and to the world that they can make a difference and the new framework governance unit, indeed, is the correct formula for them. A shorter period will prematurely jeopardize and throw to waste what everyone fought and worked for. However, if by 2019, there’s not much done or nothing much has changed, then let’s all forget it. But we did try and gave it our best shot.  PNOY’S LEGACY -- An inclusive law and longer period to entrench will ensure a lasting durable legacy that President Aquino shall be remembered for. An early debacle in 2016 will immediately relegate him to the dustbin of history.  FEDERAL --- My final point. If this Bangsamoro formula works, we have one foot inside the federal system.

If the whole country eventually decides to dismantle a Manila-centric government and shift to federal, the soonto-be Bangsamoro Federal State can very well be the harbinger. Then we can have the Federal State of Davao or Federal State of Zamboanga, Federal State of Ilocandia, of the Ilongos, and so on and so

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typhoon Glenda victims has already reached two provinces, Batangas and Quezon.

The provinces of Laguna, Cavite and Rizal are set receive their respective agrirehab interventions.

The municipality of Mulanay was given a total of Php4,954,152.30 agricultural inputs and its Mayor Joselito A. Ojeda thanked the DA for its support.

The municipality of Macalelon received agri inputs which include corn seeds, organic vermicasts, shallow tube wells, corn sheller, cassava granulator, assorted vegetable seeds and fruit trees, corn hammer mill and palay seeds amounting to inputs amounting to

P6,536,095.30.

A flatbed dryer, two palay sheds and one hand tractor under the counter-parting scheme were also turned over to Macalelon Mayor Nelson Traje. Macale-lon was also given a check amounting to 3,172,000.00 for BUB Farm to Market Road (FMR).

Acting Tayabas City Mayor Wenda de Torres received from the Secretary agricultural interventions amounting to P2,415,000.00 which include a hand tractor, cassava granulator, corn hammer mill, 100 bags of organic vermicast, hermetic cocoon, 25,000 assorted fruit trees seedlings, shallow tube wells and assorted hybrid vegetable seeds. |

forth. We are already regionalized and our federal states can just follow these regional groupings. Mark my word: with the special concessions given to the Muslims, other Filipinos will also demand for equal opportunity. If we all succeed in this, we ultimately leave the fate and destiny in

the hands of the locals who best know what is good for them and whose status and well-being as citizens will be determined by how they handle their affairs and charter their own destiny.

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Manila. This can be a turning point for all. Who knows....

But for sure. Congress is in the cusp of making history.  [Atty. Jess Dureza is the president of the Philippine Press Institute, a national association of newspapers

and served former Presidents Fidel Ramos and Gloria Arroyo. He previously served as chief government negotiator and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process.

Send your comments to jessdureza@gmail .com]

JUDICIAL NOTICE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BATANGAS FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION LIPA CITY OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EXOFFICIO SHERIFF EJF CASE NO. 2014-0049 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118 filed by SUMMIT RURAL BANK OF LIPA CITY, INC., mortgagee, with office address at 50 B. Morada Avenue, Lipa City, against JOSEPH L. VILLALOBOS AND MA. CHRISTINA P. LINA as Attorney-in-Fact of Norma Llanes, mortgagor, with residence and postal address at Lot 28, Blk. 1, Gladiola St., City Park Subd., Sabang, Lipa City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 31, 2014 amounts to PhP 276,642.22 including/excluding interest and other charges agreed thereon and other expenses in connection with this sale, secured by the mortgagee the undersigned Sheriff IV of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 85, Lipa City, will sell at public auction on October 21, 2014 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Marauoy, Lipa City to the highest bidder for CASH and in the Philippine Currency, the described real property and its improvements thereon to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-83701 ‘A parcel of land (Lot 1123-A of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-136114, being a portion of Lot 1123, Lipa cadastre, LRC Cad Record No. 1279), situated in the Barrio of Sabang, City of Lipa, Island of Luzon.

Bounded on the SE., points 4 to 5 by Lot 1123-B of the subdivision plan; on the SW., points 5 to 1 by Lot

1122; on the SW, and NW., points 1 to 3 by Lot 1127; and on the NE., points 3 to 4 by Lot 1124, all of Lipa Cadastre. x x x x x x x containing an area of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO (192) SQUARE METERS, more or less.”

Prospective buyers and bidders are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title herein above described and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

In the event that the Auction Sale should not take place on said date it shall be held on October 28, 2014, same place and time without further notice and republication.

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

Lipa City, August 22, 2014.

(Sgd.) ARSENIO D. LORZANO Sheriff IV DULY RAFFLED: HON. NOEL M. LINDOG Executive Judge ATTY. GERALD F. RABENA OIC-Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Sheriff Award of publication hereof in the Pahayagang Balikas drawn by raffle in accordance with law.

Copy furnished: PARTIES CONCERNED WARNING: It is absolutely prohibited to remove deface or destroy this Notice of Sale on or before the date of sale UNDER PENALTYOF LAW. Pahayagang BALIKAS September 8, 15 & 22, 2013

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Lipeño scouts unite for the 13th Council Jamborette M

ORE than 1,543 delegates representing all public and private schools in the Division of Lipa City trooped to Jose Garcia’s Farm at Brgy. Tangway for the 13th Invitational Lipa City Council Scout Jamborette, Thursday, Sept. 11.

Guided by the theme “Scouting Leadership for Life”, Council Scout Executive Cesar A. Catapang told that scouting contributes a great deal in the betterment and develop-ment of society and acknowledge the preparedness and important role of scouting in his life. “We must be prepared not only because scouts are always ready but also because we are all scouts,” he said.

Pilgrim Image ng Mahal na Birhen ng Peñafrancia, dadalaw sa Fernando Air Base ITONG nakalipas na lingo ay ipinagdiwang ang magarbong kapistahan at pamamanata ng mga Bikolano at iba pang mga deboto ng Mahal na Birhen ng Peñafrancia. Bigla ko tuloy naalaala ang aking yumaong ina na may iniingat-ingatang

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sasalubungin ng mga deboto sa pamumuno ng ating kasamahan dito sa Pahayagang BALIKAS, si Colonel Gerry Zamudio na siyang tumatayong tagapamuno ng mga deboto, ang pagdating ng imahen.

Kasama ni Colonel Zamudio si AETC Commander, Major General Raul G. Dimatatac sa pagsalubong sa Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

Ang gawaing ito ay sinimulan ni L a ndi c ho Colonel Guillermo Molina, President ng Pag-iribang Bikolnon , may 14 na taon na ang nakakaraan, upang palaguin ang debosyon ng mga kapatid na Bicolano at ng mga iba pang deboto, lalo na ng mga personnel ng Fernando Air Base.

Magklakaroon ng salubong sa main gate of Fernando Air Base na susundan ng prusisyon. Mayroon ding fluvial ceremony na susundan naman ng banal na Misa sa pamumuno ni Fr. Jo Cepe, FAB Chaplain, gayundin ng iba pang mga panalangin at programa.

May inihandang pot luck Peñafrancia Fiesta dinner ang mga deboto sa Bulwagang Makulot sa loob ng base.

Ang buong gabi ay gugulin sa pamamagitan ng mga pagtatanod at pagdarasal ng Santo Rosario.

Viva Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia!|

A grand parade and recognition of all the participating schools and districts from the sub camps of Luz (North District), Mayo (East District), Katigbak (West District), Kalaw (South Disctrict), Recto (Public Secondary) and Malvar (Private Elem and Secondary) marked the opening ceremonies.

The members of the organizing committee was then recognized, to wit: Nick A. Dimayuga, 1st Vice Chairman, Cesar AM. Mercado, 2nd Vice Chairman, Teodoro S. Katigbak, Jr., Joel U. Pena, Dy Pang, Ariel O. Gonzales, Antonio Africa and Atty.

Leo S. Latido as Board Members while Dr. Fernando B. Enriquez, Dr. Edilberto O. Mercado, Dr. Leonides D. Chumachera, Dr. Felipa A. Morada, Franklin N. Monteclaro and Julio B. Guzman as District Commissioners.

Also acknowledged were the member of the Advisory Board led

by Osias S. Monforte, OIC-Schools

Division Superintendent and Council Scout Commissioner with Barangay Chairman, Hon. Randy Mendoza as member. Board Member Manolito T. Medrano designated as the Camp Director, Dr. Ernesto P. Badillo as Camp Chief and Scout Executive Cesar A. Catapang as the over-all coordinator were presented, respectively.

Scouter Pepito M. Carpio, NEB, Consultant-Sta. Rosa Council and Vice Mayor Eric Africa together with Councilor Joel Pua graced the program and gave inspirational messages.

Several venture challenge activities were prepared for the scouters during their four-day camp which were divided into four modules, as follows: Back to Basic (Module 1), Obstacle Course (Module 2), Palarong Pinoy and Extreme Challenge (Module 3) and Sports Unlimited & Disaster Management (Module 4).

In the succeeding days, the

participants played, plunged in mud, tied knots, crafted gadgets, trudged down a long and winding road and learned the ways and means of survival as true scouts.

Spare time activities were also experienced by riding a zip line and playing volleyball.

The Voice Scout of the Philippines and Dance Revolution also highlighted the jamborette by showcasing scouts’ aptitudes and showmanship.

Meanwhile, the Barangay Tangway Council aids the event by ensuring the security and safety of the venue.

As the banner, the jamborette carried the logo which represents the foundation of Boy Scout of the Philippines Lipa City Council 22 years ago that reminds all scouts of their duty to God and country, duty to others, and duty to self and exhibits unity, peace and brotherhood.| LEO ATIENZA

Lite Talk D ha l end z istampita ng Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia na sabi pa niya’y siya lagi niyang kasa-kasama at nagiingat din sa kaniya.

Pero tayong mga narito sa Southern Tagalog, lalo na tayong mga narito sa Batangas ay magkakaroon pa rin ng pagkakataon na magkaroon ng espesyal na araw kasama ang ating Mahal na Birhen ng Peñafrancia. Dahil sa susunod na week-end ay dadalaw muli ditto sa ating probinsya ang Mahal na Birhen. Ito’y bilang bahagi ng taunang pamimintakasi ng mga debotong kasapi ng Pag-iribang Bikolnon - Devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia Association na nakabase sa Lipa City.

Ito na ang ika-14 na pagbisita sa Fernando Air Base ng mahal na imahen. Bandang pahapon ng Sabado, September 27, ay

NEW SHOP. SM Store President Cielo Monasterio with SM Shoes and Bags’ VP for Merchandising Nico Chu, SVP and Business Unit Head Eugene Saw, VP for Operations Ross Oquialda, SM consultant Robert Mccartney and SM Supermalls' SVP Glenn Ang at the ribboncutting ceremony.| BALIKAS PHOTO BY JOENALD MEDINA RAYOS

‘SIMPLY SHOES’ opens at Walter Mart Tanauan SM started as a shoe store in downtown Manila before it became one of the country’s top conglomerates.

And as it continues to expand its retail network around the Philippines, it goes back to its roots as it brings its footwear heritage to local communities throuh the Simply Shoes outlets.

An affiliate of SM Retail, Simply Shoes opens its first branch at Walter Mart Tanauan last Friday, September 19. The

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Simply Shoes carries an assortment of brands, including SM’s iconic Parisian brand, which offers trendy yet affordable footwear for teh ladies. Solemate completes your casual get-up with its collection of fab flats. Stylish Batangueño men, on the other hand, will like Salvatore Mann’s sleek designs

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Brands like World Balance, Outland, Kicks and Sprint provide great options for teh active set. Kids also join in the shoe fun with Sugar Kids, Tough Kids, Barbie and Ollie.

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