CENTRAL LUZON
YEAR 16 NO. 1 Tarlac City and CL R- III - JANUARY 23-29, 2014
Food Terminal launched in Barangay Baras-Baras
NOLCOM KALINGA COMMANDER VISITS “DO OR DIE” TROOPS IN PINUKPUK STORY ON P.3
EDITORYAL 16 NA TAON NA ANG BANAT Parang kailan lang 16 na taon na pala ang Banat, mula nang magsimulang mamayagpag sa lalawigan at lungsod ng Tarlac. Taong 1998 ng itayo ang pahayagang BANAT, nang magpulong ang mga media sa tanggapan ng noo’y Vice Mayor Noel Soliman. Nabuo ang pangalan at concept mula sa isang namayapang kasamahang broadcast journalist na si Rey Tañedo sa kanyang mga salitang, “dapat banat tayo ng banat.” Nadagdagan ito ng “dapat solid tayo” mula sa isang kasamang reporter ng Balita na si Leandro Alborote. Dahil sa mga ideyang yaon, ang Publisher/Editor ng pahayagan na si Jess Malvar ay ginawa ang titulong “Solid Journalist Diyaryo Banat”. Subalit ng muli itong irehistro sa Department of Trade and Industry, kinalaunan ay may titulo na itong “Diyaryo Banat” at tanging si Jess Malvar na lamang ang naiwang nagtaguyod. May Sub-title itong “Matapang, Parehas, Totoo. Sa unang isyu ng Banat, nakatulong sina Broadcaster Lyn Gabilan bilang unang Editor at Abel Pablo na naging Associate Editor, Malou Malvar-Marketing Manager at ang matapang naming abogado na hindi sumusuko sa laban na si Atty. Edwin Mergas na siya naming Legal Counsel. Ang BANAT ay acronym ng “Bagong Anyo Na Ang Tarlac,”dahil kasabay nito ang pagbabagong anyo ng Tarlac City mula sa pagiging Munisipyo. Ginawa ng Banat ang kakaibang pagsusulat na hindi nagagawa ng pangkaraniwang lokal na community newspaper, mala-tabloid ang dating, kaya’t humakot ng readers. Ang Banat din ang nagsimula ng political survey, mga expose’ na umabot sa walong sunod-sunod na kasong libel mula sa mga pulitikong kalaban ng BANAT na naipanalo namang lahat, bagama’t nagbuwis din ito ng buhay, nang paslangin ang kasama namin sa La Paz na binaril sa sentido ng makalawang ulit. Ipagpapatuloy ng Banat ang ganito kainit na paghahatid ng balita kahit na mangahulugan ng pagtaya ng buhay para lamang sa kapakanan ng MALAYANG PAMAMAHAYAG. CENTRAL LUZON
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Bayanihan Program hurt NPAs Dear Sir, The CPP-NPA-NDF declaration that the Internal Peace and Security Program or the IPSP Bayanihan program as a failure, is untrue. In fact, they are hurt by the program objectives which has gained headway since it was launched and embraced by communities once; those overpowered by NPA through extortion, kidnappings, burnings, bombings, recruitment and all other illegal acts which maybe attributed to their presence in a certain locality. Insurgency remains as a serious national security concern. In year 2013, out of 80 provinces nationwide, 62 or 78% have different levels of communist insurgency. But with the sustained internal peace and security activities in line with the Bayanihan, the level of insurgency has been reduced, such as in Sorsogon, Iloilo, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Ilocos Norte, Rizal, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Aklan, Negros Oriental, Sultan Kudarat, and Pampanga. NPA’s continue with violent incidents, harassment, criminal and terrorist activities even as the group is without a legitimate leader. But no matter how they put down the positive outcome of the Bayanihan, they are always proven wrong, as they can no longer go back to these communities as they have lost all support, even from sympathizers who once believed in their cause. They have nowhere to go but resort to criminality. And no sooner, they will again start with extorting candidates for the 2016 elections and could be preparing their plans and moves, to the detriment of our people. We have to thank our military and law-enforcers who do their job by being with the people, working and helping them and to live their lives away from the NPA. M. P. Banera Cabanatuan City
MGenPalparan face charges squarely Dear Sir, As it is, leftist militants, activists and Maj. Gen. JovitoPalparan’s supposed victims are rejoicing with his capture. To many Filipinos however, especially those who have been victims of NPA atrocities in the past and the recent past, MGen. Palparan, did his duties in running after these rebels, and during the time he was still active, he was responsible for the apprehension of known NPA leaders who were charged with various crimes. He is faced with serious charges like judicial killings, kidnapping, enforced disappearances, torture, arbitrary arrests and other supposed serious human rights violations but which has to be proven in court. He is the prime suspect in all these charges. In all these accusations, the general has denied he had a hand in it. We know that he will undergo trial and if found responsible for some of the charges, I’m sure a courageous soldier like him is ready to face it. He had his own reasons to run away as he knows he has made numerous enemies particularly leftists and rebels who point their finger at him, and he knows his life is in danger. However, he should have taken the risk to clear his name by early surrender. Whichever, we still believe MGen. Palparan did his duties as a SEE INBOX ON P.7
NOLCOM Kalinga Commander Visits “Do or Die” troops in Pinukpuk, PINUKPUK, Kalinga — Lt Gen Felicito Virgilio M. Trinidad Jr AFP, Commander of the Northern Luzon Command has visited the home of the 17th Infantry Battalion, 5ID, PA stationed at Sitio Kapannikian, Barangay Camalog, Pinukpuk, Kalinga on August 18, 2014. This unit had accorded an arrival honor to Lt. Gen. Trinidad. Further, he was given an information briefing on the accomplishment of the unit’s mission. Afterwhich, Lt. Gen. Trinidad had rendered the awarding of personnel who recovered high-power fire arms as a result of the encounter between NPA remnants of unknown leader and Bravo Company at vicinity Sitio Angud, Barangay Poswoy, Balbalan, Kalinga on July 11, 2014. Subsequently, Lt. Gen. Trinidad delivered his speech emphasising the AFP campaign plan. “We are now on our IPSPBayanihan mode, which is our key in achieving peace towards the attainment of sustainable development and we will continue our efforts to win the peace” Lt. Gen. Trinidad said. “The Army Transformation Roadmap will also be our guide
in achieving our vision”, he added. BGen. Roger D. Salvador, the newly installed Assistant
Division Commander, Col Paul T. Atal, 503 rd Infantry Brigade Commander, Col. Efrain B. Orodio (Res), Kalinga Ready Reserve
Battalion Commander and Honorable Jocel C. Baac, Provincial Governor of Kalinga graced the said occasion.
Mayor Ace Manalang assures the public for a consistent drive in the maintenance of peace & order TARLAC CITY (CIO) - Looking forward for the service year 2014-2015, Mayor Ace Manalang assured the public that the City Government will stay consistent in its drive against illegal vendors and other illegal activities to put the Tarlac communities and its metropolis in a peaceful and orderly condition. In an interview with the media, Manalang also stressed that elucidated. It can be recalled that from July to December, 3,714 violators he urged the Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) to strictly implement City Ordinance No. 013-06, also known as the Tarlac of traffic code were apprehended by POSO and police authorities. City Traffic Code to instill discipline among the motorists to Also, a massive crackdown on illegal structures that is observed maintain a smooth and orderly traffic condition at the city’s main to be obstructing the smooth flow of traffic was also conducted in the last quarter of 2013. thoroughfares inside and outside the metropolis. “Kung mapapanataili natin ang disiplina at kaayusan dito sa “Upang higit pa nating mapasigla ang ekonomiya at makaganyak pa ng mas maraming mamumuhunan ay lungsod makikinabang ang taong- bayan, dahil dadagsain tayo ipagpapatuloy natin ang nasimulan na kampanya laban sa lahat dito ng mga mamumuhunan, at susulong ang industriya at turismo, ng lumalabag sa kaayusan na dapat na sundin sa mga kung kaya’t kailangan nating ipagpatuloy ang mga nasimulan ng kakalsadahan at sa mga kumunidad na nagiging balakid sa pag- pagpupunyagi upang tuloy-tuloy na ang sigla sa lungsod”, unlad ng kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayan”, Manalang Manalang concluded.-30CENTRAL LUZON BANAT / JANUARY 23-29, 2014
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Tarlac City launches the celebration of its 3rd Melting Pot Festival TARLAC CITY (CIO)- Tarlac City has launched the activities for the celebration of the 3 rd Melting Pot Festival with a Holy Mass held at the San Sebastian Cathedral led by Rev. Fr. Melvin Castro, San Sebastian Cathedral Parish Priest, attended by Roman Catholic devotees, Parishioners and the City Officials led by Mayor Gelacio Ace Manalang. The launching of the 3 rd Melting Pot Festival is highlighted eliminations. by the opening of a Trade Fair at the Ninoy Aquino Memorial The City Tourism Council has organized a weeklong event Plazuela, participated in by several business establishments of various activities as part of the highlight of the celebration and entrepreneurs which includes Bea’s Peanut Butter, which includes, Dance Contest, Addessa Paligsawit Grand Final, Beaulah’s Crafts, Camella Homes, Edwardson Leather, Centro Zumba sa Piyesta, Miss Tarlac City Coronation Night, Piyesta Pasalaubong de Tarlac, Minnie’s KA Snack house, V Herbal Pancitan, Traditional Palaro, Grand Parade with the Stars, Grand Products, Razon’s Restaurant, West Covina Heights and the Ballroom and Job fair, among others. City Agriculture Office for its agri-exhibit. Local performers made The 3 rd Melting Pot Festival is an annual weekly festivities the evening entertaining to the spectators as they showcased being held in Tarlac City coinciding the feast day of the City’s their singing skills and talents in the Addessa Paligsawit Patron Saint, Saint Sebastian every 20th of January. -30-
“1st Marathon King Classic Run”, Alay ni Rey Antoque sa mga biktima ni Yolanda Tarlac City (CIO) - Daan daang runners kasama ang isang kabataang naka-wheel chair, isang batang 7 taong gulang at isang senior citizen na sa 70 taong gulang ang nakilahok sa inilunsad na First Marathon King Classic Run ni Marathon King Rey Antoque, ang Torch Bearer ng Philippine delegation sa Atlanta Olympics noong 1996. Ayon kay Antoque, nahabag umano siya sa sinapit ng mga ng mga mahuhusay na Marathoners na maaaring maging pambato biktima ng bagyong Yolanda sa dakong kabisayaan, kung kaya’t ng bansa sa mga international na paligsahan at makapag-ambag ng naisip niyang maglunsad ng isang Marathon, upang ipunin ang karangalan para sa bansa. Si Antoque ay naunang naging kampeon sa Marathon noong mga kikitain dito para iambag sa muling pagbangon ng mga nasalanta December 6, 1992 Milo Marathon Final sa kategoryang 42 Kilometro ng nasabing bagyo. Isang naka-wheel chair (PWD) ang nagrehistro upang lumahok na sinundan ng kaniyang kampeonato sa Manila International sa kategoryang 3 kilometro, kasama ang isang 7 taong gulang na Marathon sa kategoriyang 42 kilometro noong 1994. Naging kampeon batang lalaki at isang lalaking senior citizen na may 70 taong gulang din siya sa Malaysia International Marathon noong 1995. Nasungkit na pare-parehong nagsabi sa panayam ng media na sila ay nakilahok din niya ang isang gintong medalya sa Asian Masters Athletic Championship na ginanap sa Bangkok, Thailand noong December dito dahil gusto rin nilang makatulong sa mga biktima ni Yolanda. Ginanap ang nasabing marathon sa kakalsadahan ng Luisita 2005 at 10 beses na nagwagi bilang Kampeon sa Milo Marathon. Industrial Park sa magkahiwalay na kategoryang panglalaki at Noong 1996 Atlanta Olympics, si Antoque ang naging Torch Bearer pangbabae sa 3 kilometro, 5 kilometro at 10 kilometrong layong sukat ng delegasyon ng Pilipinas. Pinaabot ng Marathon King ang kaniyang pasasalamat sa mga ng tatakbuhan. Sinabi naman ng event manager na si Ms. Eleanor Kut Amora, sumuporta dito, kasama ang City Government of Tarlac sa na ang nasabing Marathon event ay isa lamang sa mga serye ng pamamagitan ni Mayor Gelacio “Ace” Manalang sa kaniyang walang Marathon na ilulunsad ni Marathon King Rey Antoque, sa layuning sawang pagtulong sa kaniyang mga proyekto sa pagsasanay sa makatulong sa mga higit na nangangailangan at upang makadiskubre mga altleta -30-
City Councilor JELO Honrado remains steed fast in promoting literacy through reading activities Tarlac City (CIO) – City Councilor Jose Lorenzo Honrado, started to organize events to promote reading as a habit even before a member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and earlier from the approval and affectivity of the law prescribing November 27 of each year as national observance of the “Araw ng Pagbasa was signed by President Ninoy Aquino on May 15, 2013, RA 10556 is an act “Araw ng Pagbasa 2013.” As early as 2012, JELO Honrado, has already launched activities Central Elementary Schools in this City. parallel to what is contained on the provisions of the said Republic Proving on a faithful advocate of the undertaking, Honrado, Act by conducting reading activities with grade school pupils, in 4 SEE CITY COUNCILOR ON P.7
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Miss Tarlac City 2014 Official Candidates Pre-Pageant Night TARLAC CITY (CIO) – The City Tourism Office once again launched the annual pre-pageant competition search for Miss Tarlac City 2014 held at SM City Event Center recently for the upcoming 3rd Melting Pot Festival on January 2014. Sixteen lovely aspirants ramped on stage and presented their Jominica Bautista, Kamille Ann Palad, Princess Erika Palo, Rolaine unique beauties to the judges to complete the 12 official candidates Galula, Zoe Margaret Bowers and Jazel Galang. Judges were Joselito David – Municipality of Paniqui Secrefor Miss Tarlac City pageant night on January 17, 2014 at Tarlac City tary, City Tourism Council and MMBS President Dra. Maribel Dizon, Plazuela. The judges’ verdict for the top 12 finalists was based on the Kart City owner Pio Arugay, Bb. Pilipinas Finalist Dra. Evangeline criteria of beauty of face which is 50%; Intelligence – 20% and Mae Castillo, Ginoong Lalawigan ng Tarlak Turismo 2013 Evin Overall Impact including Beauty Queen Material, Body Proportion Jhoerelle Halon, MBC Rod Cura and Lilibeth Bautista. The said pre-pageant night took place with the collaboration of and Projection which is 30%. The candidates who possess the character and personality for Augusto Bautista Jr. – Event Coordinator; Miss Tarlac City 2014 the next Miss Tarlac City 2014 and vying for the prestigious title are and Kenneth Bulanadi. The event was hosted by Ma. Smantha Celes of SM City Tarlac Angelynne Huxley Cabrera, Charlene Antonio, Ciara Mae Milan, Fatima Janine David, Jennyme Reroma, Jhonie Clarette Giray, Marketing Department.
Clean-Up Drive sa Uptown Public Market, isinagawa ng mga City Officials Tarlac City (CIO) - Bunsod ng direktiba ni Mayor Gelacio “ACE” Manalang, ang mga awtoridad ng lungsod ay nagsagawa ng isang Clean-Up Drive sa Uptown Public Market upang ipakita kapuwa sa mga mamimili at nagtitinda ang pagnanais na seryosong ipatupad ang kalinisan at disiplina sa pamilihang bayan at layuning itimo sa mga ito ang kusang paglilinis sa kanilang mismong paligid sa pamilihang bayan. Ang nasabing Clean-up drive ay pinangunahan ni Acting City pamilihan. Administrator, Godofredo M. Sabado Jr., kasama ang mga taga City Sa pagkasaksi sa kalagayan ng nasabing pamilihan, sinabi ng Economic Enterprise Management Office (CEEMO), City Engineers kasalukuyang gumaganap na administrador na si Atty. Sabado, na Office (CEO) at ang City Environment and Natural Resources Office kailangan ang pinag-ibayong pagsasaayos sa kalagayan dito at (ENRO) na siyang nagpakilos sa mga kawani ng Linis Bayan. kailangang magkaroon ng malinaw na patakaran na susundin kapuwa Kanilang nilinis ang mga daluyan ng tubig at tinanggal ang ng mga nagtitinda at ng mga mamimili. Binanggit din niya ang mga basura na nagiging balakid sa mabilis na pagdaloy ng tubig. kahalagahan ng pagtutulungan mula sa nga nagtitinda at ng mga Tinanggal din ang mga nakaharang sa mga pasilyo at iba pang mamimili. Tumulong din ang ahensya ng pamatay sunog sa nasabing dinaraanan ng mga mamimili upang mapanatili ang kaayusan sa malakihang paglilinis. -30-
Food Terminal launched in Barangay Baras-Baras Tarlac City (CIO) –Another hub of opportunity for the residents of Baras-Baras and its nearby Barangays is set after the City Government of Tarlac through the Department of Agriculture (DA) launched a Food Terminal to cater to the need on the training for financial management and trade practices of the existing cooperatives, entrepreneurs and farmers in the area. The said food terminal was launched with the ceremonial cutting and other implements, given by the DA Regional Office III, where of ribbon as a signal of its opening of operations. Opening rites was the Akbay Tulong sa Masa Credit Cooperative is its prime recipient. led by Susan Concepcion, head of Tarlac City DA; City Administrator Akbay sa Masa Credit Cooperative Chairman, Antonio Martinez (Caretaker) Atty. Godofredo M. Sabado Jr., assigned as representative was then thankful and commended the support of extended by the of Mayor Ace Manalang; City Councilor Christopher De Los Reyes; City Government and the Department of Agriculture for the project. Provincial Agriculturist Edwina Tabamo; Agribusiness and Marketing An additional seed money amounting to PhP100,000.00 was Assistance Division (AMAD) of DA Chief William Valdez with also awarded to the said cooperative through a ceremonial check by Maricel Dullas and Zenaida Pedroche, Punong Barangay of Baras- the DA Regional Office III. The project is a continuing program of Baras. the Aquino administration through the Department of Agriculture The said Food Terminal is a free package of food processing headed by Secretary Proceso Alcala with the backing of the equipment which includes Meat Mincer, Weighing Scale, Freezer Manalang administration in its “Tuloy Sigla sa Agrikultura” program. CENTRAL LUZON BANAT /JANUARY 23-29, 2014
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Newly installed PNP Provincial Director pays courtesy to Mayor Ace TARLAC CITY (CIO) - The newly installed Provincial Director of the Tarlac Police Provincial Office (TPPO) SP Supt. Alex Sintin, with other police officers from the TPPO made an official visit to the city hall to meet Mayor Ace Manalang and receive a warm welcome. Tarlac City Chief of Police PSupt. Bayani Razalan and Mayor Ace Manalang warmly welcomed the group as they made their first exchange of pleasantries. Manalang lauded the appointment of SP Supt. Sintin and told the group that he will support the programs of the PNP saying that all that is important is the maintenance of peace and order not only in the city but also in the whole province of Tarlac. He assured the city government’s full backing and cooperation in every purpose and undertakings that are deterrent to criminal activities in the four corners of the province. SP Supt Sintin appealed to the good mayor for cooperation with the police authorities for the police to effectively deliver their assigned task in the prevention of crime. Mayor Ace Manalang also added that upon his assumption of office as the Mayor of Tarlac City, the area became peaceful and orderly. Manalang stressed that he will not tolerate anybody to destroy the gained reputation of the city which is now discovered
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Newly installed PNP Provincial Director PSSupt. Alex Sintin pays courtesy to Mayor Ace as a new haven for investment a productive place for business undertakings and for real estate development as quality migrants are now coming to establish their footholds in the city. Among the TPPO Officials who joined SP Supt. Sintin in paying courtesy visit to the city hall were, PSupt. Elsa Miranda, Deputy Provincial Director for Administration (DPDA); PSupt Arceo, Deputy Provincial Director for Operations; PSupt. Felix Verbo, Company Commander of the PPSC; PSupt Roldan Luna, Intelligence Officer; PSI Mark Lester Eteroza, PSOG; and PSupt Ponciano Zafra. -30-
INBOX...from p.2 soldier, as a commander. He has medals and awards to his name and he is a hero of many battles in the field against the enemies of our democracy. The AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Gregorio PioCatapang said he was a good soldier. The Armed Forces of the Philippines recognizes his efforts for our country but it will never condone any wrongdoing of any of its members if found guilty of whatever charges. There is no turning back for MGen. Palparan who has devoted his life to service, and thinking of it, after all that he has done, it came to nothing. Let’s not judge MGen. Palparan for he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Mr. Mar Vinluan Businessman, Bulacan, Bulacan
CITY COUNCILOR ...from p.4 considered it appropriate to make the celebration of his birthday in September as the best time to jumpstart the activities in organizing events for the first official observance of “Araw ng pagbasa” after it was signed into law” Reading Events are scheduled to be conducted in 3 different locations in this City. On November 25, 2013, “Araw ng pabasa”, reading events will be conducted in Amucao High School Annex, in Baras-Baras with target participants from 2nd year students; On November 26, reading events will be stayed out Maliwalo High School Main and on November 27, reading events will be conducted at the Matatalaib Barangay Hall. In an interview a continuing activity in a year round basis as he intends to go to all public schools in the City to conduct reading activities and to promote reading as a habit among the youth and grown-ups alike. – 30 CENTRAL LUZON BANAT /JANUARY 23-29, 2014
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Miss Tarlac City 2014 Official Candidates Pre-Pageant Night STORY ON P.5