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Cavite promotes planting of 'Super food' black rice Congressman Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino recently introduced the planting of organic black rice in Cavite, in his bid to keep upland areas' vast lands as “food basket.”

Tolentino, 7th District Representative, with the help of Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala,

launched the black rice promotion when he handed the initial harvest of the variety to Palangue, Naic Barangay Chairman Ruel Manalo recently.

He said that with the initial propagation of black rice in Naic, seedlings provided by the DA PAGE 2

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DOTC eyes Sangley Point as new int'l. Airport

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Also considers island in Laguna de Bay SANGLEY POINT, Cavite City - The good news that Caviteños had long been waiting for might finally come true. Or, then again, it might be propaganda for politicians to brag come elections 2016.

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) is looking at Sangley Point, a former US Naval base as one option for a new international airport.

Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said that, based on the Japan International Cooperation Agency [JICA] study, Sangley's proximity to the capital city at 20 minutes by land makes it an accessible choice as possible site for a new international airport that will replace the old and congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Another is the Laguna de Bay. “Our initial feedback is that they (JICA) are looking at Sangley because it is within the 20-minute parameter and is accessible. One could also be an island in Laguna de Bay,” Abaya said.

JICA is conducting a site selection study for the new international airport that is a long-term development to be completed in 15 to 20 years.

Sec. Abaya noted that both Sangley Point and Laguna de Bay require massive reclamation because the new airport requires at least 2,000 hectares."It is very difficult to look for a place that big which is 20 minutes away from Metro Manila.” He said.

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Media in nation building

By Christian Imperio “Everything you do in media is a public service,” Mr. Rene Antonio Cepeda, a veteran writer in the Philippine Broadcasting Service, stressed during the 13th Journalism Seminar held on Saturday, March 1 at the Cavite State University (CvSU) Indang, Cavite.

Mr. Cepeda is one of the speakers who talked about about

“The Stand of Media in Public Service” stressing the vital role of media in our society. During his presentation, he expressed his stand on the quality of news that is being delivered by the mainstream media. He also pointed out that because of the progression of the tri-media, one important information among the Ws and H of news is being disregarded today: WHY? PAGE 11

The DOTC wants to put into operation a new international airport by 2027 with the joint development of the congested NAIA in Manila and the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga.

Sec. Abaya said the government prepared an airport roadmap until 2040 that calls for the creation of a new international gateway. He said the project could be undertaken through the PublicPrivate Partnership program and said interested investors could join the bidding. “Definitely unsolicited proposal won't

happen,” he added.

Once the gateway airport roadmap to 2040 is identified, the DOTC would finalize its plans to execute the policy. But even parallel to this, the DOTC has begun preparatory measures to boost expansion efforts at the CIA and to identify the site for the new international airport.

The other option allows NAIA to co-exist alongside CIA and the new airport up to 2040 and beyond. A 6,000-square meter expansion of the passenger terminal building in Clark was recently completed. France's

Aeroport de Paris has started preparing a master plan for a 45,000-square meter low-cost carrier terminal valued at P7 billion.

The P1.9-billion rehabilitation of NAIA Terminal 3 being undertaken by Takenaka Corp. of Japan is expected to be completed ahead of the August schedule, while the P1.3-billion rehabilitation of NAIA Terminal 1 being conducted by DM Consunji Inc. is scheduled to be completed in January next year in time for the country's hosting of the Asia PAGE 11

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15th Strike Wing remembers historical feat

Participants form a giant heart after the runway run.

Trojan's Run Along the Runway: Paggunita ng Kasaysayan at Major Danilo Atienza Air Base, Sangley Point, Cavite City.

Likhang Kabitenyo Foundation, Inc. 16th Anniversary Masayang ipinagdiwang ng Likhang Kabitenyo Foundation, Inc. (LKFI) ang kanyang ika-labing anim na taong pagkatatag tampok ang mga maipagmamalaking produkto ng lalawigan. Tinawag ang kanilang programa na “LKFI @ Sweet 16 Trade Fair and Exhibit” na ginanap mula ika-17 ng Pebrero hanggang Marso 2, 2014 sa Ground Floor, Promenade ng The District, Imus, Cavite. Noong ika-21 ng Pebrero, pormal na binuksan angexhibit na pinangunahan ng DTI-Cavite sa pamumuno ni Dir. Noly D. Guevarra at Mr. Rodrigo “Ka Rodring” M. Camia, kasalukuyang pangulo ng LKFI. Nagbigay ng kanyang mensahe si Dir. Guevarra kung saan sinabi niyang sa kasalukuyan ay lalong nagiging aktibo ang mga nagnenegosyo sa Cavite kaya nga lubos ang suporta ng kanilang ahensiya sa mga ito. Nagpasalamat din siya sa mga nakilahok na kooperatiba at exhibitors pati na sa suportang ibinigay ng Imus Rotary Club.

Ipinagmalaki naman ni Ka Rodring ang paggabay ng LKFI sa mga negosyante. Ayon sa kanya, marami ang nagtagumpay sa larangan ng pagnenegosyo at nagbigay daan din ito sa pagkakaroon ng trabaho ng mga namasukan sa mga naitayong negosyo. “Job generating ang mga kooperatiba”, dagdag pa ni Ka Rodring.

Bursting of balloons ang naging hudyat ng pagbubukas ng exhibit.

Ang nasabing programa ay nilahukan ng humigit kumulang 30 exhibitors. Ilan sa mga ito ang 6877 Souvenir Shoppe, Abundant Handicrafts, Aikolits Food Products, Beauche International, Bilmas Herbal Products at Café Amadeo Development Cooperative. (PICAD)

Trojans hold first-ever Cavite runway run

By Vonn Rommel B. Garrido

SANGLEY POINT, CAVITE CITY - The 15th Strike Wing of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) once again made its mark in history by hosting the “First Cavite Runway Run: Paggunita ng Kasaysayan” on February 23.

About 1,800 running enthusiasts from government, military and private sectors have assembled at the Major Danilo Atienza Air Base runway to participate in the event.

According to First Lieutenant Jean Bibon, acting Public information and Historical Officer, their goals are to invite the public, so that they will experience the scenic view of Manila Bay from the runway and discern the numerous contributions of the of the 15th Strike Wing not only to the Caviteños but to the entire nation which is highlighted by their photo exhibit.

PAF Aircrafts on Display Amidst controversies that beleaguered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the plan of procuring state-of-the-art jet fighters, the Trojans, members of the 15th Strike Wing, proudly

showcased their OV-10A Broncos (aircraft), SF-260TP Warriors (aircraft) and MD-520MG Defenders (attack helicopters).

These are used by pilots in their campaign against insurgencies.

Birth of Trojan Based on the historical account of Brigadier General Galileo Gerardo R. Kintanar Jr., Wing Commander, the T-28 Alpha/Delta (variants) Tora-Tora was designated as Trojan and played a significant role in the campaign against rebels in the south. The members of the 15th Strike Wing are known as Trojans.

First Force “On November 26, 1973, the 15th Strike Wing assumed administration and control of Sangley Point,” Gen. Kintanar Jr. said. The Trojans had been a key player in important events etched in the country's history.

On February 24, a day before the renowned 1986 EDSA People Power Revolt, Col. Antonio Sotelo, Wing Commander during that time, bravely declared that the unit gives their all out support for then Gen. Fidel Ramos and Defense Minister Juan Ponce

Enrile. This action created a domino effect among the military that ushered a new government.

When rebel soldiers took control of Sangley Point, specifically its airbase during the 1989 coup d’etat , Major Danilo Atienza of the 5th Fighter Wing stationed in Basa Air Base made a bombing run destroying the aircrafts that were lined along the runway. Because of the extreme sacrifice made by Major Atienza, the airbase was renamed after him.

Today, 15th Strike Wing serves the Filipino people through its civil military operations and advocacies, aside from defending communities from acts of terrorism.

The first Cavite Runway Run was sponsored by AFPGEN; First Airforce Wing Reserve; Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loan Association, Incorporated; Perdido Key Distribution Corporation; CM Aero Services, Corporation; PTT; Air Materiel Wi n g S a v i n g s a n d L o a n Association; AC Multi-purpose Cooperative; Servo Aerotrade Services, incorporated and POCARI Sweat.

KalusugangPangkalahatan awarding ceremonies The provincial government's advocacy to continually provide exemplary health care programs and services to Caviteños as mandated to the Provincial Health Office headed by Dr. George Repique reaped recognition during the 2nd Regional KalusugangPangkalahatan Awarding Ceremonies where various health organizations in the province bagged key awards and citations.

The event which was held recently at One Esplanade, SM Business Park, Pasay City, was spearheaded by the Department of

Health through the Center for Health Development 4-A (CHD IV-A) to recognize province/s, cities and municipalities with exemplary practices to achieve the Universal Health Care or KalusugangPangkalahatan.

Among the many awards given to Cavite are the Most Outstanding Provincial Health Office; Certificate of Recognition for Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS); 1st Regional MNCHN Referral System Award; Certificate of Excellence for Private-Public Mix TB DOTS (Directly Observe

Treatment Scheme).

Canossa TB DOTS Facility, Bulihan, Silang; Outstanding Inter Local Health Zone MagNaMarTe (Magallanes, Naic, Maragondon, Ternate) Inter Local Health Zone; Best Performing Community H e a l t h Te a m Naic and Dasmariñas City Health Office 2; Best Performing TB DOTS Facility in Case Detection Amadeo, Maragondon, Gen. Aguinaldo, Kawit; Best Performing TB DOTS Facility in Cure Rate Kawit, Rosario, Dasmariñas City and Tagaytay City.

Cavite promotes planting of 'Super food’ would soon be distributed for planting to farmer-beneficiaries in eight other towns within the district.

“Black rice is good for everyone speaking of health nutrient benefits, let us plant and promote the variety in Cavite and elsewhere to make it abundant,” Tolentino said.

Black rice, also called “super

food” by agriculturists, do wonders to the body. Eating organic black rice provides everyone to look young and keep a strong and healthy lifestyle.

It was also reported that black rice slows down aging, keeps one's bones strong, and reduces the possibility of cardiovascular disease and cancer risks.

Health experts say the variety

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contains more anthocyanin antioxidants and is rich in vitamin E, which boosts the immune system and cell protection; vitamin B; Niacin; Calcium; Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; and fiber.

It is also best for those on a diet and trying to lose weight. It had received a certification from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

3 ProvincialNEWS CALABARZON News DTI, turns over P1.3M machinery Rizal gov’t. Celebrates and equipment to women's group MARCH 9-15, 2014

Oral Health Month Antipolo, Rizal - The provincial government here through the provincial health office (PHO) marked Oral Health Month recently with intensified activities throughout the province.

Rizal Gov. NiniYnares, said that other local government units have heeded the clarion call for an intensified promotion of oral health programs that will cater to the needs of the different sectors of society.

As such, the PHO's activities in line with the Oral Health Month, prioritized the needs of the children, pregnant mothers and senior citizens and conducted separately in various sites.

In Morong National High School, 704 Grade 7 students attended the lecture organized by the PHO. The students also underwent dental examination, and participated in the tooth brushing drills and flouride application.

On the other hand, pregnant women listened to PHO's lecture on oral health and went through oral examination, dental prophylaxis and gum treatment held at Bloomingdale covered court in Angono, while senior citizens were the audience at the lecture on oral health care conducted at People's Center in Cainta.

“We express our solidarity with the celebration of the Oral Health Month in our province through the tireless efforts of our medical and dental teams in the province and our municipalities/city in providing oral health care our constituents need,” Ynares said.

With this year's theme “NgipinPinagtibay, Ngiti'yWalangHumpay, UpangKinabukasa'yMaginhawangTunay,” the Oral Health Month is celebrated every February of the year. (Rizal PIO)

Public sector rep., Chairs RICTC for 2nd term Laguna, (PIA) - Ms. Gillian Joyce G. Virata of the Information Business Processing Association of the Philippines (iBPAP), a public sector representative (PSR) was elected once more as chair of the Regional Information and Communications Technology Committee (RICTC) under the Regional Development Council (RDC) Calabarzon, In a RICTC reorganization meeting last March 4, 2014 at the RDC conference room, G/F Marcelita building, barangay Real, this city, Virata was reelected along with DOST-Calabarzon regional director Alexander R. Madrigal as co-chair, and NEDA-Calabarzon regional director Agnes Espinas as vice-chair.

“Thank you for the confidence,” said Virata. “If the past year we formulated plans, this year, we will implement these plans."

One of the many committees under RDC-Calabarzon the RICTC is tasked to formulate, in coordination with the concerned agencies and private sector, the Regional Information Communications and Technology Plan (RICTP) based on the Philippine and Regional Development Plan.

The RICTC members is composed heads of the regional line gencies, local government units, academe (higher/technical and vocational institutions), and private/business/non-government organizations.

During the meeting, DOST-Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) Dep. Executive Director Monchito B. Ibrahim presented DOST-ICTO priority programs for 2014.

He reported the Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) services has created 885,000 direct jobs and a $15.5 billion total revenues last year while the IT-BPM industry goals is to create 1.3 million direct employment in which 520,000 of these jobs are to be dispersed in the countryside and generate $25 billion revenues by 2016.

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) --The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) handed over last week P1.3 million worth of machinery and equipment to three cooperators in Rizal Province.

The beneficiaries of the 25 units of machinery and equipment for the use in food processing and garments manufacturing are: the 'Boyet Ynares Ladies Movement' (BYLM) and the 'Samahan ng mga Kabababaihang Mangingisda at Maghahalaman ng Talim' (KAMATA), both of Binangonan; and the 'Sampaloc Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative' of Tanay (SARBMPC).

DTI's industry clustering approach in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) development, with its goal to improve quality and productivity grants micro and small enterprises (MSEs) state-of-the-art production and manufacturing facilities through the shared service facility (SSF) project.

BYLM, with 100 members composed of women and out of school youth, was granted chest freezers, pressure cooker, food mixer, meat grinder, sausage stuffer, peanut grinder, packaging sealers, a vacuum packaging machine, a cup sealer, and a desktop computer/printer for labeling to produce various processed food.

DTI-Rizal director Mercedes A. Parreño said the BYLM food processing facility could provide the best packing and labeling options so that products could be more attractive in the market.

Binangonan councilor Isidro Pacis expressed optimism that the SSF project will hasten the government's drive for poverty alleviation and expressed support for local entrepreneurs for the micro entrepreneurs.

Meanwhile, KAMATA, the 25member women's group facilitated by development partner Asian Social Institute, accepted the high speed sewing machines, an edging and cylindrical machine to boost productivity, improve quality and production of garments, bedcovers, pillowcases, and draperies.

KAMATA President Gloria Arambulo announced that KAMATA immediately acquired subcontracting job orders upon the grant of the high-speed sewing machines.

In Tanay, SARBMPC, the 131member strong and the most cited cooperative in the province of Rizal, was awarded a juice

evaporator/crystallizer and a filling/sealing machine to mechanize production of 'instant salabat' to improve productivity.

Parreño said with the support of the local government and other government agencies, Sampaloc's instant salabat can now be bought at supermarkets in Rizal.

SARBMPC chairman Norberto Juachon also acknowledged the multi-pronged assistance provided

by DAR, Tanay LGU and the 2nd District of Rizal.

“If not for their assistance, this cooperative could have died down.

Now, it has been infused of new blood through SSF”, Juachon said.

Tanay Mayor Rafael A. Tanjuatco said his administration will explore to process more products at the SSF center.

Atty. Calilong, representing Rep. Isidro Rodriguez, Jr., said the efforts revolving around the SSF project exemplifies the power of

coordination among members of our political system to promote our local entrepreneurs and their products.

“As illustration of support, Rep. Rodriguez endorsed the instant salabat as one of the Christmas gift items in the House of Representatives,” Calilong said.

The SSF is a conditional grant and will not be for the exclusive use of the cooperator-beneficiaries alone but be shared with other players in an industry cluster.

She said last year, only 81 percent of the Calabarzon allocation were disbursed and rolled out due to delays caused by the temporary suspension of grants in view of the issues involving PFAD. Toledo added it is timely for enterprises to become technical and competitive in the advent of the Asean economic integration next year.

“It is time to level up quality standards for this is what the SSF intends for. Our products must equal, or better, surpass our neighbors. We shall work as one towards one direction for inclusive growth”, Toledo said.

“It is not remote that the SSF project will trigger an industrial revolution in the countryside”, Toledo concluded.

'women empowerment, inaasahan sa bagong pamunuan ng KALIPI LUNGSOD NG LIPA, Batangas (PIA) - Inaasahan ang ibayong women empowerment sa Batangas City sa pagkakahalal ng bagong pamunuan ng Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI).

Sa eleksiyon na idinaos sa gusali ng Bagong Pag-asa ng City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), ang mga bagong halal na opisyales na manunungkulan hanggang 2016 ay sina: pangulo, Zenaida Bagsit ng barangay Sorosoro Ilaya; pangalawang-pangulo, Lorna Palo ng Sta Clara; kalihim, Cecilia Bayani ng Sta Rita Karsada; ingatyaman, Gilda Sorida ng Bilogo; auditor, Lolinda Lilang ng Paharang West; at PRO, Berlinda Perez ng Mahacot East.

Sinabi ni Bagsit na ipagpapatuloy ng kanilang grupo ang pagkakaloob ng mga gawaing pang-kabuhayan (livelihood training) sa kanilang mga miyembro. Plano din ng bagong pamunuan na maturuan ang mga kababaihan ng mga proyekto na maaaring pagkakakitaan at

mapabilang sa “one town, one product' (OTOP) ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Unang gawain ng samahan ngayong taon ang pagdaraos sa ikalawang pagkakataon ng “One Billion Rising for Justice” sa Plaza Mabini.

Ito ay isang pandaigdigang pagkilos na naglalayong ituon ang atensyon sa isyu ng katarungan sa lahat ng survivors ng karahasan laban sa kababaihan. Ito ay nilahukan ng may 300 kababaihan, daycare workers, mga kinatawan mula sa DepEd, Girl Scout of the Philippines at Batangas City PNP. Nakalinya din sa kanilang mga gawain ang pagsasagawa ng leadership training seminar para sa mga bagong halal na pangulo ng women's group ng bawat barangay.

Para naman sa pagdiriwang ng National Women's Month ngayong Marso na may temang “Juana, ang Tatag Mo ay Tatag Natin sa Pagbangon at Pagsulong,” magkakaroon ng jobs fair for women at fun run kung saan ang benepisaryo ay mga kababaihang

may sakit na cancer. Bibisita din sila sa mga kababaihang nakakulong sa San Jose city jail.

Magtatagisan naman ng angking galing at talento ang mga kababaihan sa Marso 10 kung saan sa araw ding ito nakatakdang pumili ng mga natatanging kababaihan.

Kaugnay nito, hinikayat ni Bagsit ang lahat ng mga kababaihan sa lungsod na lumahok at makiisa sa mga nabanggit na gawain bilang tampok sa pagdiriwang ng buwan ng mga kababaihan.

Ang samahang KALIPI ay naglalayong maiangat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng mga kababaihan, mapalakas ang kanilang mga kakayahan, maipagtangggol ang kanilang karapatan at mabigyan ng pantay na pagkilala at pagpapahalaga sa lipunan.

Sa ngayon, may kabuuang 16,000 aktibong miyembro na ang KALIPI na kabilang sa may 96 na grupo na binuo ng CSWDO sa mga iba't-ibang barangay ng lungsod.

Strike A Job Fair Representative Lani Mercado-Revilla welcomed participants and company representatives during the Strike A Job Fair for Local Employment on March 7 held at SM Bacoor Activity Center, City of Bacoor. This was in coordination with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

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A great law to govern mankind choose the right Publishing, writing, reporting, editing and soliciting advertisements for the newspaper which is too tasking as the duty of anybody engaged in newspapering business.

This is where I belong.

For more than four decades I earned my dough from publishing since my separation from my family having five offspring from my late husband, I can very well say: 'I am a full time media practitioner and I am known to politicians in Cavite and in the CALABARZON area.

Several (if not all) media practitioners had connection to this columnist. And I'm proud to say, or can even brag, that in one way or another, I was able to help them. And I did what I think is the right thing to do.

For example, looking back, as God continuously guide my direction, from Latoria, Naic, I came to know a very poor couple and in my willingness to help them decided to adopt one of their daughters, the rest is history. She is now a successful publisher.

In Naic, I first stayed in the house of Lorenzo and Carmelita Rolle. My responsibility there was to look after the children of Kuya Ensoy and Ate Lita, who that time was working in another country.

In exchange for my duty looking after their children Lorna, Geraldine, Lorenzo Jr., Julius and Bamba this stranger (dayo) in Cavite enjoyed a lot of privileges like free food, a free room where I can stay and feel free as if I belong to the family. Thanks God I choose the right path

ARZ ADELA R. ZAMORA who favored the adopted girl who has an identity crisis.

Today she is now a donya and as a wife of a retired soldier with no more identity crisis. Again, the rest is history.

To make things easier for me while I am away from my family, and with no one I can run to in order survive, every week I saw to it that I can prepare one or two articles for Balita Newspaper to earn a living. With my editor, Ms. Vangie Bautista Sarenas, who during that time way way back was provincial news editor of Balita, I can say again that God has been nice and good to me.

Up to this day, time and again I constantly visit the Rolle's in Naic. Its good to mention also in Tanza, Cavite, Vangie Sarenas-Mitton with Tita May Loraya up to now are supporting me.

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live without God. Because if God is in your heart, He will be providing you someone who would care for you. But God demands something in return for His goodness he wanted us to make HIM first occupy our minds, hearts, and souls with all our might!

He demands that I identify with HIM. That I should be holy because He is holy. HOLINESS is not an option. God will not tolerate my indifference to HIS central command.

It is the central covenant and command of Scripture, the cardinal point in which the whole Christianity turns! It is not just the well known saints like Mother Teresa, San Lorenzo Ruiz or San Pedro Calungsod who were called as SAINTS. But let me focus my mind to our Heavenly Father who sent HIS ONLY SON JESUS CHRIST who paid the price for my sins, for our sins.

Before I end this column, I would like to praise our Heavenly Father for sending missionaries to enlighten me about the purpose of atonement, apostasy, chastity, repentance, baptism, tithing and obedience to His commandments; doctrine and covenant in order to be qualified in HIS KINGDOM. One must be in the true Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Salamat po kina President Douglas C. Tye, Missionaries Elder Adam Michael Coffey, Elder Jackson, Bro. Rufino Tumaque Tapar, Sisters Myrna Ong, Brother Boy Ong, Sister Esperanza M. Calle and Bishop Christian Sta. Rita of Rosario Ward. Til we meet again.

Coffee and it’s health benefits Drinking coffee was morning. never this in before.

The reason: according to Nowadays, one can see a study published in young professionals the Journal of hanging out at a coffee Clinical Endocrinology shop; fastfood chains and Metabolism, our offering breakfast meals body's production of the HERMINIA AMBIDA-LORENZO, R.N. that include coffee; the energy-boosting hormone proliferation of instant cortisol is at its peak coffee drinks in sachets around 8:30 a.m. Loading and ready to drink coffees in cups and bottles. Notice your system with a dose of caffeine at this time also the many vending machines that offer instant produces more cortisol, potentially causing coffee for only P5.00 per cup. anxiousness.

One wonders then what makes drinking coffee Steven Miller, author of the blog Neuroscience that important that coffee is to be found everywhere. DC, suggests that if we drink coffee during our peak Indeed, coffee has been found to give great health cortisol times, we are more likely to develop benefits. Call center agents consume a great amount tolerance to its effects. He writes: “…you are of it to stimulate their bodies to conform to the drinking caffeine at a time when you are already demand of their job working during the night. approaching your maximal level of alertness So let us discuss the health benefits of drinking naturally. One of the key principles of pharmacology coffee. Or better yet the perfect time to drink coffee. is use a drug when it is needed… Otherwise, we can Yes you're right; there is a right time to consume a cup develop tolerance to a drug administered at the same of coffee especially in the morning. dose. In other words, the same cup of morning coffee Are you an early riser? Well that's good, you will become less effective.” have reason to congratulate yourself.

But as the morning progresses, between 9:30 and Waking up in the early hours of the morning 11:30 a.m., your cortisol levels begin to dip. That is gives you dozens of vital health benefits. It helps you when a cup of coffee will be most effective, suggests go to bed early and be more in tune with the earth's Miller. circadian rhythms. It also helps you find that elusive So if you want to optimize your coffee drinking, extra hour in your day, which you can use to exercise, don't drink it right when you wake up. Begin your get work done, or just spend time with yourself. morning with a few minutes of exercise, gentle Rising early also aids good digestion by regulating stretching and deep breathing. If you crave your appetite and helping you eat your meals on time. something warm and refreshing, try a glass of warm But there is one habit that can blunt all this joy. And water with honey and lemon juice. that habit, surprisingly, is drinking coffee early in the Soon, it will be time for coffee.

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Opinion Ternate: the other side of Cavite

MARCH 9-15, 2014

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COSA TA PINSA? (What’s on your mind?)

Contributions are welcome from anyone who wants to share Si no sabe mira donde a vine, No di yega donde quiere with its senior citizens speaking Cavitén (a what’s on their minds. inda. Ternateño Chabacano Proverb.

Chabacano variant). And at the southwestern most tip And that's why we're back, and this time with the of Cavite province lies this quaint fishing town called Ternate. But this is no ordinary town; like Ciudad de whole Alas caboodle!

The last time we were in Ternate was almost Cavite up north, this place is frequented by linguists, three years ago. But there were only three of us: me, polyglots, and Hispanics because of the townsfolk

By Christian Imperio Yeyette, and Krystal. Our main purpose during our language: Chabacano. But the Chabacano spoken in Our nation is resilient. We have managed to outlast numerous Ternate is different from its Cavitén counterpart. first trip to Ternate was to document the town: its disasters and controversies that almost beat down our society to its According to Dr. parish church, ancestral knees. It seems like we have been stuck in this situation and have Evangelino Nigoza, the houses (we saw only one been complacent for like eternity. It is about time to get up and man town's historian and and it didn't even look that the oars. foremost defender of the ancient), and its As a journalism student, I have been exposed to all sorts of language, Ternateños call Chabacano-speaking situations wherein the decay in our nation is evident, that it all boils their native tongue populace (there were quite “A Filipino Family Travelogue” down to two reasons crime and corruption. With blatant attempts to “Bahra”. The linguistic a lot of them!). But last torment and exploit the oblivious citizens, the majority is beyond its structure of Bahra is February 16, all of us PEPE ALAS breaking point. We, the journalists, are the only ones that can defend “another world” of its including our three boys the rights of these people through news and information. Enough own. And in my opinion, journeyed to Ternate, this with this vehement outrage. Enough with this cry of silence. it is rather more difficult time for a beach escapade.

Enough with this passive-aggressive struggle. Enough is enough.

It's because Yeyette's cough did not dissipate when for a Spanish-speaker to understand because Bahra is With the growing population of journalists in our country, we went to Manila Bay a week before. She was somehow influenced by the Portuguese language delivering the state of our nation became a mundane customary. hoping that a gulp of fresh sea breeze would clear her aside from the fact that Ternateños tend to speak it so This should be avoided as quickly as possible. The new generation lungs. But there was no breeze at all because of the fast (they seem to tweedle when they do so). of gonzo journalists should be cultured and developed, so they can But why Portuguese? It is because Ternateños unwanted easterlies. That's why she thought of better understand of the plight of society. are actually the descendants of Malays from Ternate visiting the sea once more.

Mr. Jarius Bondoc, a veteran writer of the Philippine Star once This time around, we really had to be in a beach Island in the Moluccas archipelago. These islands said, “No news is worth dying for.” It may be true but contrary to somewhere near our home. We checked the map and were formally possessions of Portugal. The first popular belief, one must pursue something for the benefit of the decided to go to Puerto Azul. Yeyette had really Ternateños were brought to the Philippines by the greater good. Or else, it will all be in vain if all we do is deliver news wanted a cool gust of sea air (it has this "placebo Spaniards in 1663. These Malay recruits were called lacking the drive to make a change. effect" on her somehow), so me and the kids had no Mardicas or “men of the sea”.

The demise of our country is nigh and the power drunk ones There were two reasons why the Mardicas chose other choice but to comply. Not that we were that are on the top of the social strata, are indulging themselves on complaining. Life's a beach, lest you forget; specially to leave Ternate Island: the island was highly whatever they desire. A glimmer of hope is still out there for kids. And to paraphrase Pinay Travel Junkie, it's volcanic, and to help defend Manila from Chinese somewhere. So what are you going to do? Stand now? Or stand pirate Koxinga. Fortunately for Governor-General summer when we say so. down?

We left San Pedro Tunasán very early, before Sabiniano Manrique de Lara (who ruled the 4:00 am, because Yeyette was really after the early Philippines during those panic-stricken times), morning breeze from the sea. We were supposed to Koxinga fell ill and died. But the Mardicas never take a much shorter route, via General Mariano returned to their native land due to the place's severe Álvarez and Dasmariñas (Cavite towns that are just volcanic activity. Instead, they were given a spot in beside La Laguna). Unfortunately, there were still no Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park) in Ermita, Manila.

By Rex 'Morexter' Molines It is perhaps during their brief stay in jeepneys plying that route during that hour. So we had “What is your motivation in life? How will you motivate to drag our still sleepy selves all the way to Bagumbayan that their language was further yourself?”

Parañaque's Southwest Integrated Provincial developed, for the people surrounding their little These questions pertain to the prognostic word which is Transport Terminal (in Uniwide Coastal Mall) for a barrio, the Ermiteños, spoke Chabacano Ermiteño, 'motivation'. That it was triggered throughout my mind while Spanish, and Tagalog. However, frequent squabbles bus ride going straight to Ternate. demurring and pangs myself by thinking “Am I a motivated We arrived just a few minutes past six in the with the Ermiteños forced the Spanish authorities to person? How do I often evoke and face the responsibilities in life morning, dropping off at the junction of Calle move the Mardicas people to another place. Bahra de which I myself prepare?”

Ventura (which leads to the town proper) and Maragondón (now Maragondón) in Cavite was Motivation is our own conviction. It is an assertion or Governor's Drive beside a pasture. It was a freezing chosen for them since the place was frequently affirmation of every individual who is enthusiastic to attain a morning! The people were wearing sweaters and attacked by Moro pirates. Anyway, it was agreed meaningful life. To be motivated, you have to visualize your goals jackets when we got there. We asked around on how earlier that they were to help fight Koxinga in Manila. in life through hard working. Even though, there are times that we to get to Puerto Azul. We were dismayed to learn from But since that never materialized, it was decided that have difficulties getting our desires in life. the tricycle drivers stationed there that Puerto Azul's their military services should still be used, but In my disposition in life, there are instances that I really don't management does not allow them entry (why, Puerto somewhere else. know how to set and prioritize everything I oath than usual. I keep In Bahra de Maragondón, the Mardicas settled at Azul?). We just asked to be brought only to the myself not facing the decisions I make. I have to let myself know entrance, and we'll take it from there. But they the mouth of the Maragondón River. But it was a my priority; I need to set aside everything I do habitually. Laziness warned us that it's going to be a long walk from the swampy area filled with mangrove trees. These were and poor self-reliance are the reasons why it's hard to motivate entrance to the beach proper. So they offered us cleared through the years, prompting them to till the myself particularly in job interviews. The interviewer might ask another alternative: Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim, soil. So aside from fishing, the early Mardicas were some questions about motivation and I am required to give popularly known as Marine Base, in far away Barrio also farmers. comprehensive and sufficient answers. From that part, I Calumpang.

They also intermarried with the natives of comprehend that question and I am too slow to open my mouth I'm familiar with the place, the Wikimapia neighboring villages. They also built a watchtower because I don't know what words I might be actually saying on aficionado that I am. Judging from the online satellite which they called Mira maybe that's how they call a them. imagery, the white sands seemed enticing enough watchtower because in Spanish, the word "mira" is I've always wanted to be motivated in such things I desire. I do especially for beach lovers like Yeyette. However, I the present indicative (third person) or present prepare listing or daily tasks before I go to work. I try to be more wasn't really sure if people are allowed to come in. imperative (second person) of the verb mirar dependent on my decision at all. But in a sudden; I give up But the tricycle drivers reassured us that they've been meaning “to watch”. everything I have instead of focusing on it. There are instances that I bringing tourists there all the time. When we finally In due time, the spot where they cleared away made my decisions quickly but not surely. I was bothering myself agreed, they charged the six of us ₱ 300.00, double mangrove trees became the foundation of presenthow I could be an effective person to do all the tasks and that for a two-way trip. Yeyette was able to bargain day Ternate. Also, they renamed their new home: responsibilities as being son to my parents and a bread winner to our for a ₱ 50.00 discount. Later on, we realized that the from Bahra de Maragondón to Ternate, in memory of family, though both my parents each own a business. But since that fare was fair: our destination was so far that for a brief their former home in the faraway archipelago of the money or income they earned is not enough to provide for our moment during the trip, I wondered if we were still in Moluccas. daily expenses, much more paying their debts and wages to their Ternate.

It is said that Ternate survived various turmoil in workers.

Yeyette and the boys packed the trike's sidecar the history of Cavite: the Tagalog rebellion of the I had to push myself to do my part; I prompt myself to be more while me and Krystal were seated behind the driver. Katipuneros as well as the invasion of both Yankee matured and motivated. It is like a promise that everyone will The trike ride sliced through a smooth paved road and Jap. But it barely survived the American retaking expect something I do right away. There's no reason to escape the which zigzagged through steep and high ravines and of the Philippines, and that was during the closing risks by neglecting my priorities and responsibilities in life as I swished through thick forests. We were rewarded days of World War II. Only seven homes survived. could.

I accept the fact that sometimes life is unfair. But then again, I with a breathtaking view of Cavite's rural sceneries as Oddly enough, the original Mardicas families have to be more inventive to reach my goal in life and as being fair well as its last remaining forest cover (the long and who transferred from Ternate Island, Moluccas, to myself and to others. winding road we trekked upon was actually at the Indonesia to the Philippines were also numbered For me, there are important things to stretch and uphold the foot of the Pálay-Pálay National Park where the seven. These families are: 1.) De la Cruz 2.) De León word motivation; being a realistic, logical and experimental in life. famous Pico de Loro mountain is situated). The 3.) Estéibar 4.) Nigoza 5.) Niñofranco 6.) Pereira 7.)

I have to be level-headed in all the problems I face and to relaxing trip to the marine base was coupled with a Ramos. Their descendants still live today. And understand every circumstance. Be a conversant in all illogical chilly morning air that we've been craving for in surprisingly, they all know the history of their things I encountered; I don't want to stay inside the box, I had to Manila Bay. But it got too cold, it already hurt our feet ancestors! Glad to know that the people here are explore outside the wall I was created. Life will give me ninety nine (me and Krystal were wearing only sandals). I guess history conscious. percent grief's and the one percent is the trust we give to God our we got more than what we've bargained for!

We did not tour the town proper anymore like we Father to complete the hundred percent of me.

By the way, a brief backgrounder about Ternate did the first time we were there. We just killed time in Today, I motivate myself to become more aggressive, a and its linguistic heritage: just in case one says that front of the public market before going home, ground-breaking person and punctual. At my age of 26, I had to set the whole province of Cavite is purely a Tagalog- chatting with some Chabacano ladies (using Spanish) goals and priorities in life on whatever profession I want to achieve, speaking region, he should rethink this. To the while feasting on halo-haló. This, my friends, is the and this will be my conviction by stretching, empowering me northeast of the province, there's Ciudad de Cavite other side of Cavite. Beautifully strange. myself and I. So be it!

Stand Now or Stand Down?

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Stretching Motivation

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History & Culture

CAVITE ANTE LA HISTORIA WILLIE B. PANGILINAN

Ang Kapitolyo noong nasa Siyudad ng Cavite, 1614-1956

Noong taong 1614 nang ilipat at itinatag sa Cavite Puerto ang Pamahalaang Probinsiyal ng mga Kastila mula sa Cavite Viejo o Kawit at itinalaga rito ang Gobernador Politico Militar para sa Probinsiya ng Cavite. Nakita ng mga Kastila ang maistratihikong lugar ng Cavite Puertokung kaya't ang puwersang military nila ay itinalaga rin dito. Ang “Casa Govierno Civil” ay ang gusaling pinagtitigilan ng Gobernador.

Ito rin ang pinagtigilan ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo ng siya ay dumating ng Cavite noong Mayo 19, 1898 mula sa Hongkong. Ginawa niyang opisina ang “Casa Govierno Civil” bilang pangulo ng “Govierno Dictatorial.” Sa panahon ng mga Amerikano, ito rin ang ginawang kapitolyo o pamahalaang probinsiyal.

Ang mga Kastilang Gobernador Politico Militar 1647 - Don Andres Lopez de Araldequi 1845 - Don Miguel Roca 1863 - Don Luis Graa 1865 - Don Manuel Lorenzo 1868 - Don Venancio Hernandez 1872 - Don Fernando Rojas 1874 - Don Juan Madam 1877 - Don Rafael Alberni 1879 - Don Angel Pacheco 1881 - Don Juan Salcedo Montilla del Rio 1885 - Don Francisco Borrero 1887 - Don Juaquin Marin 1890 - Don Francisco Rodriguez 1893 - Don Cayetano Vasquez 1895 - Don Teoderico Seifoo 1896 - Don Fernando Vargas 1897 - Don Rafael Suero 1898 - Don Engracio Peña 1898-1900 - Don Ladislao Diwa (Unang Republika ng Pilipinas) Ang mga Gobernador sa panahon ng Rehimeng Amerikano 1901-1905 - Mariano Trias 1905-1907 - Louis J. Van Schaick 1908-1909 - Leonardo Osorio 1910-1912 - Tomas Mascardo

Ang Casa Gobierno Civil ng mga kastila, kung saan inilipat ni Hen. Emilio Aguinaldo ang Pamahalaang Diktatoryal mula sa tahanan ni Don Maximo Inocencio.

1912-1919 1919-1922 1922-1925 1925-1931 1931-1935 1935-1940 1940 1940-1944 1944-1945 1945 1945 1946-1954 1954 1954 1955 1956

- Antero Soriano - Luis Ferrer, Sr. - Raymundo Jeciel - Fabian Pugeda - Pedro Espiritu - Ramon Samonte - Emilio Virata (Acting Governor) - Luis Ferrer, Jr. - Dominador Camerino - Rafael Trias, Sr. - Francisco Arca - Dominador Camerino - Mariano Villanueva (Acting Governor) - Horacio H. Rodriguez (Acting Governor) - Dominador Mangubat (Acting Governor) - Delfin Montano

Sa loob ng tatlong daan at apat-napung (340) taon na makasaysayang pagtigil ng Kapitolyo sa Cavite, mula sa mga Kastila hanggang sa panahon ng mga Amerikano at Hapon ay nakapagtala ng mga pangyayari ng panahong iyon.

Ang unang gusali ay winasak ng ikalawang digmaang pandaigdigan at ang ikalawang gusali ay ipinatayo sa Caridad Elementary School noong 1946 pagkatapos ng giyera. Ito ay nasunog naman noong taong 1956 na sa panahon ngayon dapat ay mayroon ng Panandang Pangkasaysayan ang lugar ng Kapitolyo na umukit na ng kasaysayan sa Cavite.

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Environment & Green Living | Business & Entrepreneur | Food & Travel | Caviteños Around the World

Seven reasons why entrepreneurs shouldn't ignore the social media The social media can be an effective marketing venue because of its wide and diverse reach. Here are seven advantages that businesses can obtain just by rolling out marketing campaigns through any social networking site.

Silang, Cavite Market Kalakalan Day. The place and time our local produce merges with the national economy. (Daniel Anciano)

Helping hands DSWD's Sustainable Livelihood Program helps poor households get into entrepreneurship. Find out how marginalized families can take advantage of this government project through funding of their microbusinesses.

Marginalized families often have a hard time trying to start their own businesses, but a program from the Department of Social Welfare and Development can get them off on the right foot. The Sustainable Livelihood Program is a community-based program that serves entrepreneurial poor households already served through the DSWD's conditional cash grants.

Cash grant participants are introduced to the Sustainable Livelihood Program so that they can have income sources after the grant ends. They get financial literacy training to help them manage money and project their potential cash flows. After training, the program provides capital assistance of P10,000 per household.

Who can participate The program has helped 50,000 poor families since 1993, with a focus on mothers. “Generally mothers are the ones who stay home, so while the fathers go out to work, we provide the mothers with additional income opportunities through homebased livelihood,” says Georgina Hernandez, director of the Sustainable Livelihood Program.

Most beneficiaries of the program are involved in agricultural production in the rural areas“many of them grow vegetables and different types of livestock,” says Hernandezand microbusiness, such as running sari-sari stores and the making of handicraft, which they sell to local communities in more urban areas.

How it works To assist these fledgling microentrepreneurs, the program links them up with bigger businesses such as restaurants or hotels. Hernandez points to the example of Malay Federation of Aklan. “We grouped together individual producers of soap. The

municipal government in Malay was very supportive and gave incentives to hotels in Boracay, which is part of Malay, that used the soap produced by our beneficiaries,” Hernandez says. Today, 50 hotel chains in Boracay use Malay Federation's products. DSWD has also partnered with BOTE Central Inc., a Las Piñas City-based fair trade coffee company, to patronize the products of a group of coffee farmers participating in the program.

Also for non-entrepreneurs The Sustainable Livelihood Program is not without its challenges. “Not all target beneficiaries are entrepreneurial, so our challenge is to help them maximize their income opportunities by linking them up with companies that could employ them,” Hernandez shares.

Another major challenge for these microentrepreneurs is scale, or how they can produce enough of their products for their enterprises to survive. “Our program looks at how they can address the market demand,” says Hernandez.

As the Sustainable Livelihood Program looks forward to helping more marginalized households, it has big plans for the years ahead, such as expanding its partnership with the private sector and SMEs. The program hopes to have helped 320,000 families nationwide by mid-2013.

From her observations working with microentrepreneurs, Hernandez has a few insights to share with those looking to start their own businesses. “The key to good enterprise is having a clear goalwhy you want to earn money, and for whom or what you want to earn. The moment that becomes clear, no matter how difficult the business is, you will keep trying hard and looking for ways to sustain your business.”

Come on. Let's talk about the elephant in the room. If you are the type who keeps on brushing off social media marketing as hype, think again: we have big numbers to prove it's here to stay.

1. Brand building.

In the 2013 Social Media Marketing Industry Report by Social Media Examiner, 89% of the 3,000 marketing professionals who participated in the survey said that their social media efforts have generated more exposure for their business.

2. Increased traffic.

Drive traffic to your corporate website. Increasing traffic was the second major benefit, with 75% reporting positive results.

3. Higher search engine rankings.

Sixty-two percent reported rise of search engine rankings in their corporate Website after a minimum effort of six hours a week in social media marketing for two years or longer.

4. More customers.

More than 50% of the marketers who have been using social media for at least three years report it has helped them improve sales. Meanwhile, according to eMarketer, 36% of marketers acquired customers via Twitter, 52% via Facebook, and 43% via LinkedIn in 2013.

5. Deeper engagement.

Entrepreneurs can attract customers by engaging them directly through interactive methods like chats, question and answers, polls, and others.

According to the most recent figure from Socialmediatoday, 53% of current marketing practitioners are now using social media as a two-way conversation and engagement tool.

6. Greater lead generation.

Nancy Jones, a writer and blogger for Marvist Consulting LCC, writes in Bizible Blog: "A survey by Socialmediatoday revealed that 71% of social media users are more likely to purchase products from brands that they are connected on social media websites. A study by HubSpot revealed that social media produces almost double the marketing leads than any other marketing method and lead-to-close rate is 100% higher on social media.”

7. Measurable success.

The success of social media marketing, unlike traditional marketing's, is truly measurable in real time. SandSiv writes on the 'Importance of Social Media for Business' “Another good reason to incorporate social media for a company is the fact that once the media has been put up for a significant amount of time, the success of this campaign can be monitored. YouTube shows the number of total views, the number of Likes, the number of Dislikes, and also comments directly underneath the video itself. In Facebook, a whole slew of information can be found about the success or failure of the product, service, or brand.”

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Youth & Education Section (YES)

Teary-eyed grade-schoolers consecrate selves to Mary

CYBER LINK ANTON YUVIENCO

COMPUTER AT ANG ATING PANAHON May mga nagsasabi na ang panahon natin ngayon, ay yung tinatawag na nilang, Information Age, Computer Age o Digital Age at meron pang nagsasabing Nano Age. Ang tanong ngayon ay bakit kaya nila sinasabing nasa ganong mga panahon na tayo, ang sagot ay dahil sa computer. Totoo namang masyado na tayong advance sa panahon ngayon, dahil parang kapag wala ang computer na ginagamit natin ay titigil ang panahon; o kaya parang babalik tayo sa medieval age, na wala halos telepono man lang.

Sa maniwala po kayo o hindi, ang mga kapaligiran natin halos ay pinagagalaw ng computer, ang hawak nating mga electronics gadgets tulad ng mga tablet at cellphone ay pinagagana ng computer, ang eroplano po na nasasakyan natin ay may mga parte nasa computer nakadepende, ganun din sa mga munti nating relos at mga sasakyan tulad ng kotse at mga sasakyan pang-dagat. Ang mga elevator po natin ay sa computer na rin nakadepende, maging sa mga opisina pagpasok mo pa lang sa opisina o kaya sa mga eskuwelahan, sa gate pa lang ay made-detect kana kung empleyado o kaya estudyante ka nila, maging ang mga ibang appliances natin sa bahay halos ay computerized na rin. Maski walang pasok at magpunta ka sa bangko, makakakuhaka ng pera sa pamamagitan ng ATM Machine.

Napapansin nga natin, hindi na nga ata uso ang sulat, o yung tinatawag nilang telegram, napalitan na rin ng text, fax messaging at e-mail. Isang text lang ay makakarating na agad ang mensahe sa nais mong padalan nito, isang e-mail mo lang maski ibang mahalagang documents ay maaring i-attach at makakarating din; sa internet na nais kong tutukan sa mga susunod na artikulo social media site na tulad ng Facebook ay maaari na ring magkaroon tayo ng maraming kaibigan at nagkakaroon ng mga kuneksyon sa iba nating mga kamag-anak at mga kaibigan lalo't sa malalayong lugar.

Sa Skype ay parang ang kausap mo sa abroad ay parang nandito pa rin siya sa bansa natin na ang kausap mo ay parang hindi rin umalis.

Nakita natin ngayon na napakarami palang gamit ang computer, sa ngayon nga lalo't di naman siya computer-oriented talaga ay mag tataka dahil di naman nila nakikita ang computer sa loob at labas ng sasakyan kaya tulad ng nabanggit kanina, niwalang computer sa elevator silang nakikita at marami pang mga tanung siguro sa mga una kong nabanggit at may mga magsasabi pang 'bakit ang cellphone di naman computer yun!' oo nga! Dahil po ang sagot ay yung nagpapatakbo sa loob, sapagkat may mga maliit na chips ito, na siyang nagsisilbing taga-control at nagpapagalaw sa mga makinaryang tulad ng sa mga sasakyan, elevator atbp. Kung sa cellphone ang mga maliliit na mga chips na iyun din ang nag-co-convert ng mga voice or text messaging upang ang mga ito ay mapalitan ng mga electronic signal pag na-send na, at i-convert muli mula sa electronic signal sa dating porma nito kapagna-receive na ng pinadalang cellphone.

Ok talakayin muna natin ang tinatawag na personal computer, laptops, tablet atbp. Ang computer ay isang electronic device na may kakayahang magproseso ng mga bagay na pinapasok mong mga data, na siyempre sa pamamagitan ng mga tinatawag na mga input device tulad ng keyboard, mouse, scanner, webcam, mic atbp.

Ang computer din ay programmable, dahil sa tinatawag na program, ang mga programmer ay nagsusulat ng mga tinatawag na program codes sa pamamagitan ng mga gamit nilang programming languages upang gawin ng computer kung anuman ang dapat na gawin na nakasulat sa programa, sa dapat nitong (computer) gawin, tulad halimbawa ng ATM Machine na nakasulat sa kanyang programa na may kakayahan siyang maglabas ng amount kung ano lang nakasulat sa kanya, halimbawa ng magwithdraw ka ng halagang P200.00 ay hindi niya gagawing maglabas ng P500.00, at kung sakaling tig-P500 ang kaya nitong palabasin dahil sa iyon ang nakasulat sa programa niya ay sasabihin nya ang message na “Ang machine na iyon ay walang kakayahang maglabas ng iyong hinihinging amount” dahil nga na below P500.00 ay di nakasulat sa kanyang programa.

Kaya nga nagkaroon ng tinatawag na computer virus na masasabi nating isang programa na makakasira sa files at documents mo na ginagawa sa computer at hindi pag-function ng iba mong software at ang masakit ang sirain ang mismong computer mo, dahil ang programa ng computer virus ay isang programa na nag-uutos sa computer mo na gumana ng hindi tama.

Dahil sa computer nagkaroon ng pagbilis ng proseso sa ating mga trabaho, tulad halimbawa na ang magagawa mo dati ng isangSUNDAN SA PAHINA 11

Saying 'yes' to be children of Mary, more than a hundred Mater Dei Academy grade-school students entrusted themselves to the Blessed Virgin last February 24, many of whom were in tears.

“They readily prayed the consecration prayer. I asked them, 'Do you want to belong to Mama Mary? And they all said yes. It was a loud yes,” Confraternity of Mary Mediatrix of All-Grace president Brenda Padilla said, also noting how many of the 110 grade-schoolers could not help but cry during the short session. added.

The kids, aged 10 to 11 years old, also got to write a personal letter to the Blessed Virgin before their consecration.

Consecration is powerful For Fr. Melvin Castro, who imposed the Miraculous Medal on students after their consecration, said the consecration of children to the Blessed Virgin is powerful.

“It is so beautiful to see these little children. Starting them young as it were [in] the spirituality of total consecration, we see hope in them. For the present and in the future [we see hope] in these children that are consecrated to Our Lady,” explained Fr. Castro, who is also the founder of the Confraternity.

Around 234 high school students of the same school also consecrated themselves to the The session, which was based faith; their identity as children of Blessed Virgin on the same day. on the 33-day consecration to God; Jesus Christ, as well as the The Confraternity of Mary Mary according to St. Louis de gift of a heavenly mother in the M e d i a t r i x o f A l l - G ra c e i s Montfort, was intentionally made Blessed Virgin. dedicated to spreading true more “participative”, Padilla said, “They have to know that yes, devotion to the Blessed Virgin with a lot of parts for question and there are evil spirits roaming Mary as prescribed by St. Louis de answer to better explain the around who would want to create Montfort. concept of consecration to a chaos in their lives. Of course I T h e g ro u p i s o p e n to younger set. was really surprised, a lot of them invitations for talks on the The talk focused on the evils had problems. These are the consecration. in the world today and how problems of the times that we Interested parties may email various forces attack the Christian probably don't realize,” Padilla brendabpadilla@gmail.com.

ICTC holds E-waste Awareness Day The Information and Communications Technology Center (ICTC) of the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas held its the first ever E-waste Awareness Day on March 7, 2014 with the aim of promoting sustainable practices in managing and disposing of electronic wastes.

According to Project ICON (ICT Creates Opportunities for Nature) Co-chair Angie Chui, the event was an expanded version of the E-waste seminar, first held in time with ICT Week 2012.

"This time around, we reprised the E-waste seminar but focused on how electronic wastes are managed in the institutional level as well as the provincial level. That is why we invited representatives from the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources so that they can give firsthand information to our participants. We had other activities targeted at informing our students and mobilizing them in the aspect of environmental protection," she said.

Among the other activities scheduled during the E-waste A w a r e n e s s D ay w e r e t h e simultaneous screenings of environmental documentaries like “An Inconvenient Truth” and “The 11th Hour,” as well as films like The Day After Tomorrow and Erin Brockovich at the Cabeza and Aguado Viewing Rooms.

"Before the screenings, we held short talks about Project ICON just so they (participants) know that we are taking the

initiative in curbing the problems caused by the rampant development in technology, which is the rapid accumulation of waste and deterioration of natural resources that are being used as raw materials in the manufacture of these gadgets," she explained.

After the event, the ICTC conducted its annual tree planting drive on March 8 in Lian, Batangas.

During its three-year run, Team ICON has planted 1,250 mangrove seedlings and over 300 fruit bearing trees in Calatagan, Batangas and Mt. PalayPalay in Ternate, Cavite using proceeds from the sale of donated electronic wastes to the ICON booth.

Classifieds "Holy Saint Jude, Apostle and Martyr, Great in virtue and rich in miracles, Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, Faithful intercessor of all Who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart And humbly beg to whom God has given such great power To come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition, In return I promise to make your name known And cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude pray for me and all those who invoke your aid. Amen."

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The historic town of Tanza commemorated its centennial year in a series of activities on February 27 to March 1, 2014. The town celebrated the three-day event with a grand showcased street dancing, parade of bands and other colorful activities.

The festivities kicked off with “TimpalakSayawKarakol 2014”, a competition for barangays, followed by a display of colorful floats and the lively presentation of marching bands that paraded the streets on the first day.

A thanksgiving mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Calixto C. Lumandas, parish priest, at the Sta. Cruz Parish Church on the second day, February 28. Mayor Marcus Ashley C. Arayata's “Ulat sa Bayan” followed where he cited the town's numerous accomplishments including The Most Outstanding Municipality in the Philippines awarded by the Nutrition Council of the Philippines in December 2013.

After the report, local officials and the townspeople gathered for a feast of local cuisine in the “Salu-salosaSentenaryo” at the church grounds. The Festival ended on March 1 with a medical mission at Dr. Hermogenes Arayata Sports Complex sponsored by Mercury Drug with 2,260 treated patients.

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ShowBizFLIX 2nd Cavite Mr. & Ms. Fiesta Island Festival magsisimula na!

Ginanap noong Mayo 12, 2013 sa Lungsod ng Cavite ang kaunaunahang Mr. & Ms. Fiesta Island Festival. Isang patimnpalak para sa mga kabataang babae at lalaki na may edad 16-19. Ang Mr. & Ms. FIF ay naglalayong magbigay ng venue sa mga kabataan upang ipamalas di lang ang kani-kanyang ganda at kagwapuhan pati na rin ang kanilang galing at talento. itinuturo rin ng pageant na ito ang pagpapahalaga at pagmamahal sa kultura natin.

Isa sa mga nakasungkit ng panalo ay ang magandang dilag na si Nadine Dey Parine na tinanghal bilang 1st Runner-up, Most FB

Likes at Best in Sports Wear. Siya ay 16 years old at tubong Lungsod ng Cavite.

Sa ngayon, siya ay patuloy na humahakot ng tagumpay sa mga beauty pageant na tinatanghal sa lungsod at gayundin sa iba'tibang bayan sa probinsiya.

Muli, kayo ay inaanyayahan sa 2nd Cavite Mr. & Ms. Fiesta Island Festival, ang prestisyosong beauty and talent pageant para sa mga kabataan. Sa mga nagnanais sumali maaari kayong makipag-ugnayan sa inyong lingkod, 0906-858-8980.

Rain Pogi Quite Another Caviteño pride

RAIN POGI QUITE is a freelance child actor, he is a 7 year old boy from Cavite City. He started in showbizness with ABSCBN teleserye Lorenzo's Time as Archie with Zaijan Jaranilla as his brother. Then next is his big break in GMA 7 teleserye as one of the lead in Home Sweet Home. Rain Pogi plays the role of Ivan, youngest child of Raymart Santiago and Roxanne Guinoo, and brother of Jake Vargas and Jillian Ward. He was in the last MMFF movie Shake Rattle & Roll 14 last 2012 as Bubuy, ang Batang Diablo in Pamana episode with Mayor Herbert Bautista and Janice de Belen.

Rain Pogi's next project is under TV5 as the young Rocky in “Beki Boxer” with Alwyn Uytingco as Rocky.

Currently showing in cinemas is Regal Films' movie “Third

Eye” starring Ms. Carla Abellana on the lead, with Ejay Falcon, Denise Laurel, Camille Prats, Alex Medina and Rain Pogi as RamRam. Camille and Alex plays the role of Rain Pogi's parents.

Rain Pogi is also a commercial endorser. He is Jose, in the much liked Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits TVC. He is an in-house model of Papa-Mizuno Talent Center. Add him on F a c e b o o k R a i n P o g i P r i n c e QUITE/princequite@rocketmail.com; like his fan page RAINATICS and follow him on instagram Iamrainpogi.

(Rain Pogi would like to thank Garfield Apparel for his clothing and Unisilver Jewelries for his accessories. For booking and inquiries contact Papa-Mizuno Talent Center @ 0905-857-6393.)

MARCH 9-15, 2014

DOTC eyes Sangley Point as new int'l. Airport Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting.

Sangley Point as new airport, usual election propaganda The people of Cavite City have been hearing the news that Sangley Point being converted into an international airport and a container port for the last 22 years and 8 elections ago. But too much politics in the cityis hindering the possibility of what Caviteños considered their saving grace to make the city progressive again.

Since the removal of US military at Sangley Point in 1972, Cavite City saw the gradual decline of its economic progress.

Comes the decline of the economy is the deterioration also of its political influence. What was once considered the premier city of the province; Cavite City today is nowhere near the shadow of its glory days. It is even categorized as a 4th class city.

“We wait and see. Mangyari na lang kung mangyayari,” a barangay chairman exclaimed.“Tuwing eleksyon na lang lumalabas yang issue na yan tungkol sa Sangley.”

“What really needed here is political will and a great sense of unity among us Caviteños.

Enough with politics, it can never help us achieve progress. Just look at other municipalities, look what have they accomplished, look where they are now; others became so progressive they have been converted into cities now” an administration ally and a former city official said.

But this time, however, the issue about Sangley's conversion into the country's premier airport will never be an election publicity anymore since, in a recently conducted study, NAIA could not anymore accommodate the passenger arrival in the country.

And with a great sense of urgency, there's a chance that Malacañang can make this happen before the president's term ends, and claim the single biggest accomplishment of the administration.

For some Caviteños, another reason they doubt the planned conversion of Sangley Point was its great importance to the military. Since the conversion of Fort Bonifacio and Villamor Air Base, to make way for the construction of NAIA Terminal 3, Sangley Point became the most strategic military base because of its nearness to Manila and Malacañang.

“I worked in Sangley for too long during the time when the Americans were still there. Even then Sangley is very strategic and today I think the military will not give up Sangley.”

However, in 2007, Malacañang has issued an executive order converting Cavite City's Sangley Point into a fully operational commercial port that would facilitate the proposed multi-billion dollar investment in the country by a shipping company.

Executive Order 629 Signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on June 21, 2007, Executive Order 629ordered the Philippine Reclamation Authority to convert Sangley Point in Cavite City into an international logistics hub with modern seaport and airport through an enabling reclamation component.

President Arroyo directed the Philippine Reclamation Authority to develop Sangley Point into an international logistics hub with container port and airport complex and an economic processing zone with cyberparks

Media in nation building From PAGE 1 Meanwhile, Mr. Julius Segovia, a GMA News correspondent and a part time professor at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Adamson University, lectured about the elements of video production and documentary making. As an instructor of Radio and TV Performance and Production, he further elaborated that the key to a great documentary all boils down to a

good research.

The next topic was about a campaign for citizen journalism that was hosted by Ms. Rowena Paraan, chairman of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines or NUJP and head of Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo of ABSCBN News. Citizen Journalism plays a vital part in the discovery of the Ampatuan massacre in Maguindanao. Since everything that is happening in our nation cannot be covered by the rdinary

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through a private sector joint venture, or build-operate-transfer scheme.

She created an executive committee to oversee the planning and implementation of the project, composed of the PRA, representative of the Office of the Mayor of Cavite City and various government agencies.

“This is a great plan, Sangley's existing runway could be lengthened and another runway could be built to double the airport's capacity,” a group of businessmen located near Cavite City said.“This will also allow room for expansion like Hongkong's Chek Lap Kok airport, which was built mostly on reclaimed land. Traffic is not an issue as long as the planners include infrastructure for high speed access to the airport.

Moreover, a larger terminal can house all international carriers with ease,” they added.

In 2012, NAIA was ranked as the 34th busiest airport in the world, as passenger volume increased by about 8 percent to 32.1 million passengers. JICA projected airline passengers will hit over 106 million by 2040 and a new airport is needed to accommodate the volume.

A JICA study showed that the number of passengers in Greater Capital Region would hit 106.7 million by 2040, from 31.88 million in 2012.

It expects passengers from the National Capital Region as well as Central Luzon and CALABARZON to rise steadily to 49.8 million in 2020, 75 million in 2030, and 106.7 million in 2040.

To meet these expected volumes, the government has identified two viable options that involve the expansion of CIA as well as the development of a new

international airport roughly within 20 to 30 minutes of Metro Manila.

Tony Tyler, director general and chief executive officer of the International Airport Transport said recently that the Philippines is missing out on great economic opportunities that could be facilitated by air transport. He added that the country also has a bad reputation for safety, inadequate airport capacity and high taxation.

Wall St. Cheat Sheet, a United States financial media company, has ranked NAIA eighth among the 10 Worst Airports in the World, citing overcapacity issues in

Terminals 1 and 3.

In 2012, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) suffered delayed and canceled flights.The government ordered a reduction in traffic at the premier airport as a temporary and desperate measure.

Since then, the Aquino administration pursued a policy of shifting traffic away from Manila and toward other growth centers like Clark in Pampanga.

Abaya said the government is considering closing NAIA by 2030, with the new airport serving 78% of the passenger volume and the Clark International Airport in Pampanga taking care of the rest.

mainstream media, a help from ordinary citizens is needed for the development of the society. She further explained that ordinary citizens can bring about change by pitching local news to broadcasting companies through social media.

Another relevant topic was about Investigative Journalism and Government Transparency, by Mr. Jarius Bondoc, a veteran writer in the Philippine Star.

However, due to the growing population of journalists today, he decided to change his topic to teve

“writing.” He said that the secret to success is devoting 10,000 hours of practice in your chosen profession. He stressed that extensive practice can beequated to Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and even The Beatles.

The last speaker was Ms. Apples Jalandoni, an ABS-CBN correspondent. She discussed “The Media in Building Disasterprepared Nation.” She explained that storms are now changing its course and places that were not affected before by previous typhoons such as Yolanda. In line

with this, she featured an eyeopening documentary entitled “Chasing Ice” that tells about global warming and its after effects.

The Role Call 13th Journalism Seminar 2014 was conceptualized and organized by the Fourth year BAMC of CvSU Main Campus. Although the expected speakers: Mr. EdLingao, Ms. Malou Mangahas, Mr. Atom Araullo and Mr. Anthony Taberna were not present during the event, the organizers considered it a success.

COMPUTER AT ANG ATING PANAHON MULA PAHINA 8 buwan ay maari ng magawa ng isang-araw o isang-oras.

Tulad ko po na isang guro ng computer, napakahalaga po sa akin ng computer, masasabi ko na nga sa sarili ko na nagiging computer dependent na ako masyado, sa grades na lang ng aking mga estudyante, pag-nag-encode ako ng mga grades nila na naging resulta ng kanilang pagsusulit ay awtomatikong may resulta na agad, dahil din naman sa computer, ang mga exam nahalimbawa ng 50 pirasong kopya ng exam na gagawin kung makinilya ang gagamitin ko, baka ang magagawa ko ng isang-oras sa computer ay magawa ko ng isang linggo kung manual typewriter ang gamit ko. Sa computer nagawa lang ako ng isang pirasong exam at pagka-print, ay pa-po-photocopy na agad dahil ang makinang ginagamit sa photocopy ay computer pa rin. Dahil sa computer sa paggamit ng internet, marami akong mga bagong impormasyon na nakukuha na siyang nagagamit ko sa pagtuturo, at sa Facebook nagamit ko din sa pagbibigay ng mga impormasyon at pag-submit ng mga project ng mga estudyante ko ay malaki ang naitulong sa akin. (akin pong tatalakayin ang internet lalo na ang mga social media sa mga susunod na artikulo).

Minsan napaisip ako, na kung bakit ang mga tao sa ngayon o sabihin na nating mga

di gaanong well-oriented sa computer na nakatipa lang sa keyboard ng computer at natutong mag-surf sa internet ay sinasabi nilang marunong na silang mag-computer?

Noonng ako po ay isa pa lang estudyante na sa mga unang taon ko po ng kursong Bachelor of Information Technology (BSIT), akala ko nga nuon ay basta matuto ka lang mag-type sa computer ay ayos na! Subalit kung lalaliman natin ang pag-aaral ng computer ay hindi kasya sa apat hanggang limang taong pag-aaral, dahil kailangan malaman din ang tinatawag ng pag-aaral ng dalawang bagay ang hardware at software, bawat detalye ng hardware at bawat ginagawa ng software tulad nga ng paggagawa nito sa pamamagitan ng programs. Kaya tulad ng mga website na nakikita natin ngayon natulad ng Facebook sa internet ito ay prinogram din ni Mark Zuckerberg.

Ngayon po sana nakapagbigay po ako ng kaunting impormasyon tungkol sa computer na hindi ganuon na matuto lang tayong mag-type at mag-surf sa internet ay ayos na! Kaya marami po sa ating naliligaw sa tamang paggamit ng computer lalo na sa internet, kaya marami na rin pong napapahamak at nasirang tao, dahil sa di tamang paggamit at pangunawa kung ano talaga ang computer.

(Si Anton Yuvienco ay kasalukuyang kabahagi ng Cavite West Point College. Sa pagbubukas ng AY 2014-15 siya ay magiging tagapangasiwa ng bagong bukas na Cavite West Point College - Cavite City at pagtuturo sa kursong Computer.)

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Congw. Lani Mercado-Revilla attended a Tree Planting activity together with City Officials and City Employees in coordination with City Environmental and Natural Resources (CENRO) on March 6 at City of Bacoor Government Center, Molino Boulevard, Barangay Bayanan, City of Bacoor.

Amadeo advocates organic farming The local government of Amadeo is encouraging farmers to try organic method of farming and explore its market potentials.

For a start, the municipal agriculture (MAO) in cooperation with the provincial agriculture office (PAO) and the Amadeo Organic Growers Association (AMOR) held a seminar on organic farming to create awareness among local farmers.

Ding Polistico, president of the Cavite Rural Organic Producers and Sellers (CROPS) as resource person, explained the general guidelines on organic vegetable production.

Meanwhile, AMOR president Perla Costa said during the recent annual coffee festival, Pahimis 2014, that organic farming sustain a healthy lifestyle, and secure food and income for organic farmers.

AMOR was organized in the middle of 2013 with 31 members who are all focused in their mission of practicing organic farming.

The provincial government under Gov. Jonvic Remulla is continuously providing support to coffee farmers as well as to AMOR. This include seminars and training, seeds, seedlings, fertilizers, farm equipment, and other agri-related needs. (PICAD/PIA-Cavite)

Massive Campaign on Measles and Polio To be able to take part in the nationwide campaign against measles and polio, the provincial government of Cavite led by Gov. Jonvic Remulla, thru the effort of the Provincial Health Office headed by Dr. George Repique held an advocacy meeting on March 7, 2014 at the Cavite Collaboration Center for Public Health in Trece Martires City. The early gathering was initiated to create awareness and outline strategies for the mass immunization of Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccine and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) project in the whole province.

Among its objective is to ensure sufficient lead time for micro planning, orientation and preparation and make a comprehensive social mobilization plan including media and communication materials. It also aims to make quality micro plans for every barangay to ensure that no children are missed. The assembly encourages different agencies, especially the members of PHO to provide sufficient monitoring and supervision staff in all areas, as well as make a plan in advance for rapid coverage assessment (RCA) to be implemented during the mass immunization in high risk puroks followed by immediate mop ups if RCA fails.

The mass immunization will include giving of free MR Vaccine to children aged 9 months to 59 months and OPV to children aged 0 to 59 months. There will be immunization posts that will be manned by health personnel on a schedule basis. MR-OPV mass immunization will be conducted on September 1-30, 2014 to as part of the Goodbye Tigdas campaign. The mass immunization for measles-rubella vaccination and polio vaccination was intended to interrupt the transmission of measles and rubella. It aims to protect the population from the consequences of importation of wild poliovirus and link the mass immunization by identifying high risk communities for routine immunization using the Reaching Purok strategy.

In the planning session, it was agreed that one month or three weeks before the mass immunization, Barangay Health Workers will visit their communities and mobilize mothers/caregivers and children and inform them about the date and place of vaccination. Every purok will have at least one fixed site immunization station open for the whole day starting from eight in the morning with at least two staff per immunization station. Vaccinated children will have finger markings to facilitate RCA and catch up activities.

Likewise, updates on high risk communities were identified and given proper guidance. As of February 5, 2014, there were 734 measles cases reported in and outside Cavite with three deaths. Top five municipalities/cities with the highest number of cases include Dasmarinas, Imus, Bacoor, Gen. Trias and Silang. (PICAD)

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