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Region has now 1,144 COVID-19 cases

3- month old baby among EV’s new cases

LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA

TACLOBAN CITY- A three-month old girl baby is among the latest persons in the region to be infected with the dreaded coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) as the Department of Health announces Eastern Visayas total cases to 1,144 as of Friday. The three-month old baby girl is from Villareal, Samar while a 21year old pregnant woman from Motiong, also in Samar, was also inflicted of the dreaded virus, the DOH said. Of the 61 new cases of the region, 59 of them

were locally stranded individuals (LSIs), one is a returning overseas worker from Kananga town, Leyte and a 31-year man nurse assigned at the City Health Office of Catbalogan City, also in Samar. The said health worker and the eight other new

Debris suspected from an airplane found in 2 Eastern Samar towns

cases of Catbalogan are now placed at their isolation facility and all are asymptomatic, the City Health Office announced. Meantime, three towns in Eastern Samar posted their first COVID-19 cases. These are the towns of Llorente, Arteche, and Gen.MacArthur. Llorente and Arteche have one case each while Gen. MacArthur has two cases. Llorente Mayor Daniel Boco, who announced the town’s first case through Facebook ‘live’, did not

TOURISM REOPENING. The tourism office of Calbayog City targets to reopen its tourist attractions before the end of this month bearing in mind the existing health protocols particularly on limiting the number of tourists per tourism attractions. Among these tourism draws that will open is the Tarangsee 3-month /page 20 ... ban Falls as shown in the photo. Story on page 21. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Through the efforts of Mayor Romualdez

A wreckage was found ashore in a beach in Barangay Anuron, Dolores, Eastern Samar this week. Authorities are still conducting their probe on the debris. Similar metal was also found in Guiuan town, also in Eastern Samar. (JUVIMAR LIRA) TACLOBAN CITYTwo pieces of debris suspected to be from an aircraft were separately found on the beaches of Mercedes and Guiuan towns, both in Eastern Samar province. In Mercedes, such wreckage was said to have been beached off the waters in Barangay Anuron, Juvimar Lira, a resident of the said village, said. Lira, in a phone interview, said that the wreckage was seen in the area five days ago by some local fishermen in Anuron, which faces the Pacific Ocean.

“When I saw them, they were trying to tinker the debris, probably for profit.

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Tacloban city gov’t distributes P3.2 million Brigada Eskwela Assistance TACLOBAN CITY (CIO) - At least P3.2 million worth of financial assistance was allocated by the city government of Tacloban through Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez to aid City Division Schools in its Brigada Eskwela Program this year. Under the financial assistance program, each of the 64 elementary and secondary schools under the division will receive P50,000 each from the Special Education Fund of the local government to help defray the cost of

The city government of Tacloban has provided financial assistance to 64 elementary and secondary schools across the city. The fund is intended for school repair in time for the opening of classes on August 24. see Tacloban /page 21 ... (TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE)

NEWS Region has now 4 Eastern Visayas offers tourists COVID-19 deaths ‘infinite escapes’ in the new normal DOH confirms death

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TACLOBAN CITYHoliday getaways have remained possible in Eastern Visayas despite the new normal brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Karen Tiopes, Department of Tourism (DOT) regional director, assured travelers and visitors that they are positioning a responsible restart for Eastern Visayas tourism, following the issuance of various guidelines on the operation of tourism enterprises in the new normal from DOT central office. “That is why for the Eastern Visayas tourism to restart, we are positioning the region to be known as a destination with infinite

escapes to experience and offers sites and activities that are fun yet at the same time promotes safety and wellness,” she said. “By having guidelines on the operation of tourism sites, we are actually able to accomplish two things promote wellness and help build back the confidence of our target market to travel again,” Tiopes added. According to Tiopes, they drafted a manual to promote the health and safety of guests, tourism workers, and service providers alike. “Once people see that their safety is of utmost importance in our tourism sites, they will start to feel that there is not much to worry about. When our

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of a 14-year old girl was COVID-19 related TACLOBAN CITY- A 14-year old girl from Calbayog City is the latest to have died due to coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19). This was confirmed by Dr. Exuperia Sabalberino, assistant regional director of the Department of Health (DOH), who said The Department of Tourism here in the region is all that the girl was first admitready to open the region’s tourism sector. ted at the Calbayog District target domestic markets may consider putting us Hospital last July 25 as she also start to see that Eastern in their list once they start was suffering with fever, Visayans are safely going to traveling to other region cough and vomiting and their tourism sites, this will again,” the tourism regional stayed at the health facility until August 1. also give them the message director said. On that day, her family With the lowering of that Eastern Visayas indeed discharged the girl against is a safe destination and the COVID-19 risk level in many parts of the region, the advice of the doctors. Tiopes said many tourism Hours later, she said to have facilities that comply with suffered difficulty in breaththe guidelines have already ing prompting her family to admit her at St. Camillus reopened. “Next in line are the Hospital, also in Calbayog City. lice Station, also conduct- tourism sites and activities. And upon assessment, However, we have to do this ed on-scene inspection. the family was advised to The suspects were de- with care to make sure that bring the girl to EVRMC on tained awaiting the filing health and safety protocols August 2 where swab samof charges for violation of are in place consistently folple was extracted from her. the Comprehensive Dan- lowed by both service proSabalberino said that the gerous Drugs Act of 2002. result came out that she was see Eastern /page 20 ... (RONALD O. REYES)

2 busted over shabu in Southern Leyte TACLOBAN CITYTwo alleged illegal drug pushers were caught in two separate buy-bust operations on Tuesday (August 4) in Southern Leyte province. In Libagon town, police arrested Richie Supangan, 39, jobless, as undercover police agent bought three pieces of plastic sachets suspected to be shabu in consideration of P2,000. The anti-drug operation was conducted by Libagon Municipal Police led by Lieutenant Vilsasar Coliao, officerin-charge, together with Southern Leyte Provincial Police Office-Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (SLPPO-PDEU) led by Lieutenant Maja Beringel and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the region.

In Maasin City, police also arrested Arwin Antoc, 27, jobless, and street level individual in the city. Purchased from the suspect were four pieces of transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, as subject of sale, in consideration of P3,000. Confiscated from the suspect were six pieces heat-sealed plastic sachets containing suspected shabu wrapped with small transparent cellophane, one piece P1,000 used as buy-bust money and two pieces P1,000 boodle money, and a motorcycle. The inventory of the confiscated items was done in the presence of the suspect and witnessed by barangay officials and media representatives, according to the report. Lieutenant Colonel Mark Nalda, officer- incharge of Maasin City Po-

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positive on the evening of August 3, or hours after she died on that day at about 8:30 am. Her family brought back the remains of the girl on August 4 to Calbayog where she was buried immediately as mandated under the protocols on burying a dead person infected of the virus. Sabalberino said that the girl has underlying or pre-existing diseases like tuberculosis. She also said that the health personnel of Calbayog city government is now conducting their contact tracing and further investigation as to how the girl got the virus. With the death of the 14-year old girl, deaths due to COVID-19 in Eastern Visayas has now rose to four. Previous deaths were reported from Tarangan, Samar province; Kananga in Leyte; and Kawayan in Biliran. (RONALD O.REYES)

Leyeco II linemen recognized by NEA, Philreca for their hardwork and dedication TACLOBAN CITYLinemen from the Leyte II Electric Cooperative (Leyeco II) were recognized in appreciation of their service not only to the cooperative but among its member-consumers. The giving of recognition to the 70 linemen of Leyeco II was initiated by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Philippine Association of Rural Electric Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (Philreca). The program was done through online last Monday (August 3) given the current situation due to the pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19). Engr. Fernan Paul Tan, general manager of Leyeco II, said that the program recognizes the contribution of all line workers in fulfilling the sector’s advocacy of improving the quality of

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life of its member-consumer-owners by providing sustainable development thru rural electrification. “The electric cooperative are striving to give importance to the services of linemen. They are the foundation upon which their pride and honor are built on,” he said. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong, in the same program, also highlighted the importance of the services that the linemen are providing to their agency in line of its total electrification program. Coinciding with the NEA’s celebration of the National Electrification Awareness Month, the Linemen Appreciation Day celebration is one of the most important activities of NEA. Masongsong thanked all the line workers for their day-to-day support to the sector, and for their perse-

verance to do their mandate despite the criticisms they are receiving whenever there are brownouts, even if they are not responsible for it. Atty. Janeene Depay-Colingan, executive director and general manager of Philreca, expressed her gratitude for the years and decades of service of the line workers to the member-consumer-owners. Without the linemen’s contributions and sacrifices, the sector would not be able to achieve its mission, she said. On the side of the linemen, Alex Baldisco, president of the United Linemen’s Association of the Philippines (ULAP) thanked Philreca, NEA, and the Once EC-MCO Movement for appreciating their contributions. He advised his fellow linemen to become better at what they do, to stay safe, and never to stop dreaming,

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improving, and aiming for more. Meanwhile, Jaysob Wayet, Philippine Electric Cooperatives Association of Safety and Environmental Officers (Pecaseo) president, said that the works of the linemen is one of the most risky in the whole world. “It is not a joke to be a lineman as their work is not easy. Every time they go to work, they put their life in danger,” he said. Under the scorching heat of the sun, under the rain, or even late at night, the linemen are ever ready to serve the member-consumer-owners, Wayet added. The party-lists Philreca, APEC, Ako Padayon and RECOBODA have filed a bill in Congress to officially recognize the first Monday of August as the Linemen Appreciation Day. (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

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Mayor Agda closes private school for non-compliance of health protocols on COVID-19 TACLOBAN CITY-A private college school based on Borongan City, Eastern Samar was ordered to stop its operation effective Tuesday (August 4) for its failure to follow health protocols on COVID-19. The suspension of the Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) of its operation was ordered by the city government’s licensing and legal offices and approved by Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda. The said school, which opened its classes last July 20, was said to have conducted face-to-face classes, non-wearing of face masks of both students and teachers while inside the campus; not practicing social distancing and allowing students to attend classes even without health certificates, among

other alleged violations of the school. All these were in clear violations on health protocol being enforced against coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19), the city government said on its order suspending the business license of OLMC. Based on the notice of suspension order of the city government, it said that OLMC did not deny its alleged violations but merely declared that they have ‘already’ followed the protocols. “It appears, therefore, that your compliance of the health protocols was already after the fact of your violations thereof,” the order said, adding that it did not coordinate both the Commission on Higher Education and the city government before it started its face-to-face classes.

Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda “Therefore, in view of your violations, your business permit is hereby suspended until August 31,2020 and you are hereby directed to stop operations in view of the said suspension,” it added. Failure of the school

management not to heed the order would force the city government to take legal and administrative actions against them and the revocation of its business permit, the city officials warned. School president Di-

osdado Obligar, however, maintained that they are compliant of all the health protocols being implemented by the government on COVID-19. For one, the wearing of face masks among students is strictly observed inside the campus. “But when the city personnel inspected our school last Monday, they saw two students at our school stage who were not wearing their face masks properly. They pulled down their face masks. But we are really very strict on this. We have signages inside our campus reminding our students to strictly wear face masks and observe social distancing and other health protocols,”Obligar said through a mobile phone interview.

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Lightning killed 2 men in Northern Samar TACLOBAN CITY – Two persons died after they were hit by lightning in a town of Northern Samar last Saturday (August 1). Police Major Arnaldo Gomba Jr., acting chief of Gamay Police Station, identified the victims as Alex Rapada, 60, a resident of Barangay Lapinig Del Sur, Lapinig Northern Samar, and Lope Morallos, 40, a resident of Brgy. Oriental, Gamay. Gomba reported that the victims were onboard a pump boat with three others bound to Lapinig from the municipality of Laoang when in a sudden a bolt of lightning occurred hitting the victims. The victims suffered lightning burns and were rushed for treatment. They were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, Gomba said. (RESTITUTO A.CAYUBIT)

DPWH RO-8 chief inspects PNP-8 awards officials, individuals Samar 1 infra projects during its founding anniversary

CALBAYOG CITY – The chief of Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office VIII, Nerie D. Bueno, CESO III, visited Samar First District Engineering Office (SFDEO) for an inspection of infrastructure projects on August 1, 2020. The regional director was accompanied by RO-8 planning and design division OIC-chief Agnes M. Baronda, maintenance division assistant chief Angelita C. Obediencia, construction division assistant chief Adelina P. Gomez, and equipment operations section chief Jay Sarmen. Samar 1st District Engineer Alvin Ignacio, along with technical section chiefs, welcomed Bueno and her party in the evening of July 31, 2020 and assisted in the inspections the following day. Among the projects inspected were the ongoing construction of the Calbayog Coastal Diversion Road (Packages A, B, and C), the Calbayog Diversion Road, various projects along the national road, and the newly completed COVID-19 quarantine facility located beside the COVID-19 Ligtas Center in Sitio Talahib, Brgy.

Trinidad, Calbayog City. In addition to inspecting the major projects and the condition of the road network within the district, Bueno intended to get acquainted with the DEO’s employees and the project engineers to learn about the managerial styles of the heads of offices and to address issues and concerns affecting the office, particularly on project implemen-

tation. In an exit meeting, RD Bueno challenged the section chiefs especially of the construction and maintenance sections to not be complacent but to aim for a higher overall performance rating in terms of physical and financial accomplishments – a task DE Ignacio promised to do. (CHENZI MAY D. UY, PIO Staff)

Army general receives warm during his visit at Camp Downes ORMOC CITY- Philippine Army commander Brigadier General Zosimo Oliveros visited the 802nd Brigade based in Camp Jorge Downes, this city, last August 1. The arrival of the brigade’s 26th commander was welcomed by his relatives from this city and those coming from his home

town of Albuera in Leyte along with friends and colleagues. Oliveros thanked the Almighty for endowing him what others call his well-deserved promotion. At this pandemic time, Oliveros emphasized the help of the civilians as the main actors in attaining

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CAMP RUPERTO KANGLEON, PALO, Leyte- The regional office of the Philippine National Police joined in the celebration of the police force’s 119th Police Service Anniversary last Thursday (August 6). Awards were given to police personnel, police station and offices and stakeholders lead by Police Regional office 8 Regional Director Brigadier Gen. Bernabe Balba. Also present during the simple ceremony was Leyte Vice Governor Carlo Loreto, representing Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla. This year’s individual awardees were PCol Andre Dizon, Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer for Administration; Col. Jonathan Caval, Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer for operations; Cpt. Antonio Angcay of Abuyog Municipal Police Station, Best Junior Police Commissioned Officer for Administration; LtCol Harry Sucayre, Best Junior Police Commissioned Officer for oper-

ations; PSMS Ma. Alde Leuterio of Tacloban City Police Office, Best Senior PNCO for Administration, and PSSg Ulysses Son Estonio, Best Junior PNCO for Operations. Also given award were Kristine Sayadi as Best Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) Supervisory level, and Joseph Pacquing, Best NUP Non-supervisory level. For unit awardees, recipients were Leyte Police Provincial Office as Best Provincial Police Office, Ormoc City Police Office for Best City Police Office, Maasin City Police Station for Best City Police Station, Sogod Municipal Police Station for Best Municipal Police Station, 2nd Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company for Provincial Mobile Force Company, Ormoc City Mobile Force Company for City Mobile Force Company, 801st Maneuver Company for Best Maneuver Company, Regional Legal Office 8 and Regional Health Service 8 for Best Regional Administrative Support Unit, Criminal Investigation Detection Group Regional Field

Unit 8 for Best Regional Operational Support Unit, Capul Municipal Police Station Women and Children Protection Desk as Best Women and Children Protection Desk, and Samar Provincial Police Strategy Management Unit as Best PSMU. Special awards were also given to PMaj Edwin Oloan Jr, Patrol Francis; B/Gen Marvin Manuel Pepino; and PCol. Edwin Buenavista Wagan. Among stakeholders, awardees were Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, 8th Infantry Division Commander MGen Pio Diñoso III, PB/Gen. Herminio Tadeo Jr;, Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez; Tingog party-list Representative Yedda Marie Romualdez; NICA Regional Director Eustacio Bacabac; Gov.Petilla; Southern Leyte Governor Damian Mercado; Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez; Palo Mayor Frances Ann Petilla; Department of Health Regional Director Minerva Molon;

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New Normal; Abnormal times

rdinary individuals choose to stay at home these days. They only go out to respond to a need – like to buy what they need at home like food or medicines. And those who go out have work to do to earn a living. And they obey orders like wearing of face masks, or dlately for they are also now are required to wear face shields. Public transport is limited. Government says these are new nor-

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ALVIN GZ. ARPON

Graft and corruption seem to stay forever Forty-eight years ago almost, on September 21, 1972 President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, Sr., placed the whole country under Martial

Law – a military rule on two main objectives; to stop rebellion and to create a New Society. During those times many areas in the coun-

mal, but we say having these are abnormal sights. All these are being done to protect ourselves from being hit by corona virus that are unseen and is believed to be just in the air anywhere. This pandemic has hit already other countries and these is no hope this will vanish soon in our lives. Worse is that those affected and those who die increases and so the number of deaths increase daily. There is only one shield we can employ to protect us from this deadly virus. PRAY! try especially in rural areas already had a shadow government, run and controlled by the Communist Party of the Philippines/ New People’s Army (CPP/ NPA). Government then was smeared by massive graft and corruption. The nation heaved a sigh of relief and satisfaction because good governance ruled the country and indeed a New Society was emerging with people giving its support and cooperation. Surprisingly income of government increased impressively because people paid their taxes efficiently and whole heartedly. BUT, it did not take long – back-

sliding happened – graft and corruption got back and insurgency resurfaced. Why it happened -it needs a long comprehensive study. -oOoWhen President Duterte assumed office he declared that graft and corruption will be a thing of the past. He has been in power for 4 years and he only has 2 years more to go, but corruption still thrives. PhilHealth? – DOH? Hohumm!! Graft and corruption to stay – so his promise to sweep out this ugly act now gets hollow. Di ba? So it seems hopeless. Next administration? I doubt!

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Things To Mind

OPINION

DOMS PAGLIAWAN

Resulting trash The need for everyone to wear mask when going out elsewhere gave rise to the proliferation of masks, supplied by manufacturers, and worn by billions of people worldwide. That’s every day, which means that, with billions of people wearing disposable masks, billions of these are also thrown into the garbage piles daily. Imagine this bulk in a day, in a week, in a month, and in a year’s time. This could literally create mountains of masks. But no, people are not creating pyramids out of these in just one place. These trashturned items end up not necessarily in dumpsites all

the time, but along the sidewalks mixed with garbage piles, inside manholes clogging the drainage, along the shorelines and riverbanks, in the swamps and, finally, in the seas and ocean beds. There in the oceans, these non-biodegradable masks float and liter like leaves or something, mistaken by marine creatures for food and are then swallowed by many, the smaller fishes eating them by bits. Unfit for food, these items eventually poison their devourers, killing the latter as a result. Do you think it’s just the marine life at sea that these masks endanger? I don’t think so. Now comes the blaming spree. Who are we to blame for this catastrophe to the

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Poor buyers As people are getting used to wearing masks following a relentless campaign by authorities, plastic barriers were imposed on public transportation to shield passengers from each other. Such directive was followed under pain of penalties and the banning of the public transportation that refuse to install the required plastic partitions. The order to install such plastic shields was issued notwithstanding the unclear efficacy of plastic as a barrier of the unseen virus. The authorities came out with varying statements, first, that the covid19 virus is airborne, thus, the need to set plastic shields to protect the person from infection and second, that the virus is transmitted through droplets with humans as carriers.

Assuming it is airborne, how could plastic catch the unseen airborne covid19 virus and stop it from reaching people? Did the policymaker requiring plastic partitions in public transportation assume that the virus will pass through that plastic partition and be stopped from infecting people? In the open space inside public transportation, the open area around the person is very much greater than the plastic partition. It will not require one to be a medical expert to understand that the possibility of the virus getting directly into the person and evading the plastic partition is greater that the covid19 virus hitting and getting trapped on the plastic partition. Despite the uncertainty that the plastic partition is a useless ineffective trap inside

environment and life forms in general? You might blame China for allegedly creating the virus. But this country, as it claims, is already off such a responsibility. Well, we might blame the consequent pandemic, for without it, there would be no need for mask-wearing. But it’s already there. Perhaps, blame the manufacturers for mass producing these things. But they are merely responding to the global demand. Who else can we blame? Aha, here’s more—the improper disposal of used masks behind which we, people as users, are the ones to blame. Yes, we all are contributors to these global wastes that are littering the entire world. We don’t dispose of them properly, starting from home all the way to the landfills. We just throw them wantonly without proper segregation. We don’t care where fate takes them to so long as we are done using them, and we’ve had our desired protection. Bear in mind that, being too light like pieces of paper, these disposable masks could easily go with

see Resulting /page 9 ... public transportation, the policy requiring its installation was implemented by law enforcers. Then the plastic barrier for single motorcycle was imposed to separate couples riding in tandem. It was designed purportedly to protect the back-rider from getting infected by the driver. The plastic partition was designed on the assumption that the virus is airborne despite contrary findings by health authorities that the covid19 virus is transmitted through droplets. While still uncertain as to whether the virus is airborne or droplet, motorists were required to install the plastic barrier. Adverse reactions, observations and suggestions were raised by motorists and the riding public. Foremost among the observations was on the safety of the riders as the barrier could cause wind friction that may lead to accidents. But the policy was enforced anyway. Latest directive is for passengers of public transportation to wear plastic shields on top of the mask they wear. While the mask protects the person from inhaling air where the covid19 virus is assumed to be airborne, it may have caught the virus and may be carried by the person’s sa-

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What’s New Mr. Q? TENTE U. QUINTERO

Hmm... ABS-CBN Pivoting into Digital TV Transmission? For lack of anything much to do the other day, this Facebook Browser got to read this Article on Facebook headlined – “ABS-CBN-Analog Going Full-Blast Into Digital”. Indeed, this columnist noted the several Kapamilya channels and shows on television, but I just said to myself, this could be a well-planned maneuver of the giant ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., so their broadcast business would not be easily forgotten by the people. Why? Because with my years’ experience in media, and the recent cancellation of their broadcast franchise, I can understand what ABS-CBN is doing… Through their maneuver to move over to Digital broadcasting, they are actually trying to hold on to their viewership & radio listenership, until a new president takes over Malacañang (after 2022) – hoping that the new President is “more sympathetic” to their problems and “more open” towards giving them a new broadcast franchise, as compared to you-know-who…” Indeed, this FB Browsliva. The shield is similarly aimed as protection against an airborne virus but may just be useless to stop droplets that are carried by the person. In all the uncertainties that health authorities have failed to determine and come out with a unified finding whether the virus is airborne or transmitted through droplets, the transportation department implementing beginning today, the wearing of plastic shields by passengers of public transportation. The rich who travel in private cars are not required by the directive as the face shields are only for the poor buyers. comments to alellema@ yahoo.com

er has experienced several changes in national leadership, and has been exposed to so many unbelievable and extra-ordinary national policies! (Heheh!) And, as a curious media personality that I am, I continued my browsing, and eventually ran across the following 2nd FB Article, which I am quoting hereunder (word-forword): “Kapamilya Onlive Live Launched” “MANULA, Philippines – ABS-CBN is going full blast with its digital pivot as it brings more of its content to the digital space a month after being denied off a new franchise to broadcast. “ABS-CBN announced on Friday (July 31st) the launch of Kapamilya Onlive Live, which will provide live-streaming of new and well-viewed shows on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s You Tube and Facebook pages which started last Saturday, August 1st. “ABS-CBN announced that it was making the pivot from broadcast to live-streaming with the launch of Kapamilya Online Live, `in order to meet the Filipino audiences’

growing demand for online content.” With Kapamilya Online Live, ABS-CBN said viewers now have a new option to view its programs outside the Kapamilya Channel on cable & satellite TV. Not only that, this columnist also researched more about transfer from “Analog to Digital TV transmission,” which for your information, dear readers, I am quoting hereunder• Current television broadcasts use analog technology, which is prone to fading, snow, and ghosts. • Digital TV reproduces crystal-clear picture & sound without fading or interference. • Digital technology also enables TV stations to broadcast multiple channels with different programming. • It is unfortunate, though, that older analog TVs can’t receive digital transmissions. Okay, well and good, the recent moves of ABSCBN could be good for their Television views & their radio listeners, but if I remember Congressman Rodante Marcoleta’s interpellation of ABSCBN’s President and CEO Mr. Carlo Katigbak, during the hearings of the Committee on Legislative Franchisees in Congress last July 7th their might be some problems here….(Please continue reading…) I am quoting hereunder Cong. Marcoleta’s questions asked of ABSCBN’s Mr. Katigbak—

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Prayer for the Nation and for Those who Serve in Public Office

God, our Father, you guide everything in wisdom and love. Accept the prayers we offer for our nation, by the wisdom of our leaders and integrity of our citizens, may harmony and justice be secured and may there be lasting prosperity and peace. Almighty and eternal God, You know the longings of our hearts and You protect our rights in your goodness, watch over those in authority, so that people everywhere may enjoy freedom, security and peace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Pray the Holy Rosary daily Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns for world peace and conversion of sinners with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, (The family that prays together stays together) forever and ever, Amen. (Courtesy of Daughters of St. Paul)

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 9 - Region 8 Bulwagan ng Katarungan Tacloban City HEIRS OF SALVACION S. JAPSON, Namely: RAQUEL S. CAMACHO, IÑIGO S. JAPSON, JR., SALVADOR S. JAPSON, SONNEL S. JAPSON, JR. and IÑIGO JAPSON, IÑIGO JAPSON, Plaintiffs, -versusERWIN P. SILAO, MAIDA P. SILAO, DANILO S. CLIMACO AND MA. FE SILAO a.k.a. SR. MARIA DOMINI, M.C. Defendants CIVIL CASE NO. R-TAC-18-00632-CV FOR: PARTITION WITH DAMAGES x- - - - - - - - - -x SUMMONS TO:

ERWIN P. SILAO Purisima St., Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte MAIDA P. SILAO-Purisima St., Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte DANILO S. CLIMACO Purisima St., Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte MA. FE SILAO A.K.A. SR. MARIA DOMINI, M.C. MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY, 12 STANDLEY RES, GILLEN NT 0970, AUSTRALIA G R E E T I N G S: You are hereby required, within SIXTY (60) days after service of this summons upon you, to file with this Court and serve on the plaintiff your answer to the complaint, copy of which is attached, together with the annexes. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answer. If you fail to answer within the time fixed, the plaintiff will take judgment by default and may be granted the relief prayed for in the complaint. WITNESS my hand under the seal of this Court, this 23rd day of JUNE 2020.

(Sgd.) ROSALINA M. PADILLA OIC-Branch Clerk of Court x- - - - - - -x Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 9 - Region 8 Bulwagan ng Katarungan Tacloban City HEIRS OF SALVACION S. JAPSON ET.AL., Plaintiffs, -versusSONIA S. CONGRESO, ET.AL., Defendants CIVIL CASE NO. R-TAC-18-00632-CV For: PARTITION WITH DAMAGES x- - - - - - - - - - - x ORDER

Filed by plaintiff, through counsel, is a Second Motion for Leave to Serve

Summons by Publications under Section 14 and 15, Rule 14 of the Rules of Court because allegedly defendants Erwin Silao, Maida Silao, Danilo Climaco are already residing in Metro Manila whose specific addresses are unknown, while defendant Maria Fe Silao is already residing abroad. Attached to the Motion is an Affidavit of Merit executed by Iñigo Japson, Sr., one of the plaintiff in this case. After a careful evaluation of the Motion, the Court resolves to GRANT the same. The Return of Summons dated May 21, 2019 shows that service of summons upon defendants Erwin Silao, Maida Silao, Danilo Climaco, and Ma. Fe Silao was ineffectual as defendants Erwin Silao, Maida Silao, Danilo Climaco were already residing in Manila but their specific addresses are unknown, while defendant Ma. Fe Silao is already residing in Australia but her specific address is likewise unknown. Likewise, in the October 10, 2019 Return of Summons, defendants Erwin Silao, Maida Silao, Danilo Climaco cannot be served with summons for same reasons as stated above. As to defendant Ma. Fe Silao, she is already using the name of Sr. Maria Domini, M.C. with address at Missionaries of Charity, 12 Standley Cres, Gillen NT 0870, Australia. Indeed, both the May 21, 2019 and October 10, 2019 Returns of Summons established the impossibility of personal service to the given addresses of the said defendants enough to warrant the resort to service of summons by publication under Sections 14 and 15, Rule 14 of the Rules of Court. Sections 14 and 15, Rule 14 of the Rules of Court provide: “Section 14. Service upon defendant whose identity or whereabouts are unknown. - In any action where the defendant is designated as an unknown owner, or the like, or whenever his whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent inquiry, service may, by leave of court, be effected upon him by publication in a newspaper of general circulation and in such places and for such time as the court may order. Section 15. Extraterritorial service. - When the defendant does not reside and is not found in the Philippines, and the action affects the personal status of the plaintiff or relates to, or the subject of which is, property within the Philippines, in which the defendant has or claims a lien or interest, actual or contingent, or in which the relief demanded consists, wholly or in part, in excluding the defendant from any interest therein, or the property of the defendant has been attached within the Philippines, service may, by leave of court, be effected out of the Philippines by personal service as under section 6; or by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in such places and for such time as the court may order, in which case a copy of the summons and order of the court shall be sent by registered mail to the last known address of the defendant, or in any other manner the court may deem sufficient. Any order granting such leave shall specify a reasonable time, which shall not be less than sixty (60) days after notice, within which the defendant must answer.” WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, the Second Motion for Leave to Serve Summons by Publication under Sections 14 and 15, Rule

14 of the Rules of Court is GRANTED. Accordingly, let service of summons by publication be made upon defendants Erwin Silao, Maida Silao, Danilo Climaco, and Ma. Fe Silao through a newspaper of general circulation in the locality of Tacloban City and in the provinces of Leyte and Samar, and in another newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. The summons by publication is to be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in these newspaper. Within sixty (60) days upon receipt of such notice, defendants Erwin Silao, Maida Silao, Danilo Climaco, and Ma. Fe Silao are hereby directed to file their respective Answers in connection with this case. SO ORDERED. IN CHAMBERS, Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Tacloban City, March 10, 2020.

(Sgd.) LEONITO S. SABANDAL Judge x- - - - - - - - -x Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Eighth Judicial Region Branch 9 Bulwagan ng Katarungan Magsaysay Boulevard, Tacloban City HEIRS OF SALVACION S. JAPSON, namely: RAQUEL S. CAMACHO, IÑIGO S. JAPSON, JR., SALVADOR S. JAPSON, SONNEL S. JAPSON, JR., and IÑIGO D. JAPSON,

IÑIGO D. JAPSON Attorney-in-Fact Plaintiffs; -versusSONIA S. CONGRESO, Heirs of Gerardo Silao, Jr.: ROSANNA S. REGATO, GERARDO SILAO III, RONALDO SILAO, GERALDINA P. SILAO, ERWIN P. SILAO, MAIDA P. SILAO, LEONILO P. SILAO, ERLINDA S. CLIMACO and DANILO S. CLIMACO Heirs of Antonio Silao: EPIFANIA C. SILAO; FELICIANO C. SILAO; FEDELINO “FEDDY” C. SILAO; MARIA FE C. SILAO; CESAR C. SILAO; ANTONIO C. SILAO, JR.; RAUL C. SILAO Defendants Civil Case R-TAC-18 00632-CV For: PARTITION with DAMAGES x- - - - - - - - - - - - x AMENDED COMPLAINT

COMES NOW, the Plaintiffs, through counsel, unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully aver: THE PARTIES 1. That plaintiff RAQUEL J. CAMACHO is of legal age, married and a resident of Blk 25, Lot 12, Phase 1, Paliparan Site, Brgy. Paliparan III, Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Plaintiff IÑIGO S. JAPSON, JR., is of legal age, married, a resident of No. 46 Alley 2 Loans Ext’n., Brgy. Sangandaan, District VI, Quezon

NOTICE City. Plaintiff SALVADOR S. JAPSON is of legal age, married and a resident of No. 20 Buenamar Street, Buenamar Subdivision, Brgy. Novaliches Proper, District V, Quezon City. Plaintiff SONNEL S. JAPSON is of legal age and a resident of Brgy. San Fernando, Basey, Samar. Paintiff IÑIGO D. JAPSON is of legal age, widower, and a resident of Habitat for Humanity, Brgy. Castilla, Palo, Leyte and he is representing other plaintiffs in this case as shown by the attached Special Power of Attorney marked as Annex “A”; 2. That defendant SONIA S. CONGRESO, is of legal age, widow, with address at Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte. Defendant-Heirs of Gerardo Silao, Jr.: ROSANNA S. REGATO, GERARDO SILAO III, RONALDO SILAO, are all of legal age with address at Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte. GERALDINA P. SILAO, ERWIN P. SILAO, MAIDA P. SILAO; LEONILO P. SILAO; AND THE HEIRS OF CAROLINA RODA SILAO namely: ERLINDA S. CLIMACO and DANILO S. CLIMACO are all of legal age with address at Purisima St., Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte. Defendants-Heirs of Antonio Silao: EPIFANIA C. SILAO, FELICIANO SILAO and FEDELINO “FEDDY” SILAO are all of legal age with address at Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte; MARIA FE C. SILAO, CESAR C. SILAO, ANTONIO C. SILAO, JR. and RAUL C. SILAO are all of legal age with address at Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte; 3. That plantiffs and defendants have the capacity to sue and be sued: ALLEGATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE CAUSES OF ACTION 4. That plaintiffs are heirs of SALVACION S. JAPSON who died on January 28, 2017. She is survived by her husband Iñigo D. Japson and their children who are the other plaintiffs in this case. Salvacion is one of the children of Spouses Gerardo Silao Sr., and Juliana Guantero Silao; 5. That Spouses Gerardo Silar Sr., and Juliana Guantero Silao, both deceased, have four children, namely: Salvacion Silao-Japson, Sonia Silao-Congreso, Gerardo Silao,Jr., and Antonio Silao. Of the four children of Spouses Gerardo Silao Sr., and Juliana Guantero Silao, only Sonia Silao-Congreso is living, the others are already deceased; 6. That Salvacion Silao-Japson is survived by her children, herein plaintiffs RAQUEL S. CAMACHO, IÑIGO S. JAPSON, JR., SALVADOR S. JAPSON, SONNEL S. JAPSON, and by her husband IÑIGO D. JAPSON; 7. That Gerardo Silao, Jr., is survived by defendants ROSANNA S. REGATO, GERARDO SILAO III, RONALDO SILAO, GERALDINA P. SILAO, ERWIN P. SILAO, MAIDA P. SILAO; LEONILO P. SILAO, AND THE HEIRS OF CAROLINA RODA SILAO namely ERLINDA S. CLIMACO and DANILO S. CLIMACO; 8. That Antonio Silao is survived by defendants EPIFANIA C. SILAO, FELICIANO SILAO and FEDELINO “FEDDY” SILAO, MARIA FE C. SILAO, CESAR C. SILAO, ANTONIO C. SILAO, JR. and RAUL C. SILAO; 9. That Spouses Gerardo

Silao Sr., and Juliana Guantero Silao died intestate and they left the following properties: a.) A parcel of land located in Brgy. Badiangay, Sta. Fe, Leyte designated as Cad. Lot No. 567 containing an area of 10,225 square meters, more or less, with an assessed value of P14,260.00 and declared for taxation purposes in the name of Gerardo Silao under Tax Declaration No. 08-35-0005-00234. A copy of said Tax Declaration is hereto attached as Annex “B”; b.) A parcel of land located in Brgy. Libertad, Palo, Leyte designated as Cad. Lot No. 7118 containing an area of 6,486 square meters, more or less, with an assessed value of P10,140.00 and declared for taxation purposes in the name of Juliana Guantero under Tax Declaration No. 08-30-002400240. A copy of said Tax Declaration is hereto attached as Annex “C”; c.) A parcel of land located in Brgy. Libertad, Palo, Leyte designated as Cad. Lot No. 7128 containing an area of 5,295 square meters, more or less, with an assessed value of P8,280.00 and declared for taxation purposes in the name of Juliana Guantero under Tax Declaration No. 08-30-002400239. A copy of said Tax Declaration is hereto attached as Annex “D”; d.) A parcelof land located in Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte designated as Cad. Lot No. 9606 containing an area of 262 square meters, more or less, with an assessed value of P10,870.00 and declared for taxation purposes in the name of Juliana Guantero under Tax Declaration No. 08-30-002301072. A copy of said Tax Declaration is hereto attached as Annex “E”; 10. That the foregoing properties were not yet equitably subdivided among the heirs of Spouses Gerardo Silao Sr., and Juliana Guantero Silao. The total assessed value of the properties amounts to P43,550.00; 11. That plaintiffs have been demanding the partition of the properties in order to get the rightful share of Salvacion S. Japson - their predecessor-in-interst. However, the defendants refused to heed the repeated demands for partition despite the earnest effort of the plaintiffs to settle the matter out of court; 12. That the plaintiffs resorted to barangay conciliation proceedings in order to settle the matter, but to no avail. A Certification to File Action was thereafter issued to the plaintiffs, and is hereto attached as Annex “F” and series; 13. That because of the continued refusal of the defendants to amicably partition above-described properties, the plaintiffs have suffered mental anguish and wounded feelings, which moral damage may assuage by indemnity in the sum of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00); 14. That with the resort to the courts of the plaintiffs, the latter are likely to incur litigation expenses, which will not be less than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00). PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court to render a judgment in favor of the plaintiffs and against the defendants by: 1) Ordering the partition

Saturday, August 08, 2020 of the parcels of land involved in this case into four parts to be distributed to each of the four children (or his/her heirs) of the Spouses Spouses Gerardo Silao Sr., and Juliana Guantero Silao; 2) Ordering the defendants to pay plaintiffs the amount of P50,000.00 and P5,000, representing moral damages and litigation expenses, respectively; 3) Ordering the defendants to pay attorney’s fees to the Public Attorney’s Office in accordance with R.A. No. 9406; 4) Granting other reliefs as may be just and equitable in the premises. SO PRAYED. Tacloban City, February 12, 2019.

proof of identities as indicated below their names.

(Sgd.) RENELYN B. JAYSON-VILLEGAS Public Attorney III (Pursuant to R.A. No. 9406) See Annexes:

THE PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (Counsel for the Plaintiffs) Bulwagan ng Katarungan Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City By: (Sgd.) RENELYN B. JAYSON-VILLEGAS Public Attorney III Roll of Attorney’s No. 56466 IBP Lifetime No. 013431 MCLE Comp. No. VI0005503 (October 2, 2017) (Sgd.) VEVELYN O. MONSANTO Regional Public Attorney Roll of Attorney’s No. 53422 IBP No. 1067503; 02/20/17 MCLE Comp. No. VI-00502 (October 2, 2017) x- - - - - - - - - x VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING

I, IÑIGO D. JAPSON, of legal age, widower, with postal address at Habitat for Humanity, Brgy. Castilla, Palo, Leyte after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and say: 1. That I am one of the plaintiffs and the legal representative/attorney-in-fact of the other plaintiffs in the instant case; 2. That I have caused the preparation of the foregoing Amended Complaint; 3. That I have read and understood the contents hereof and the same are true and correct of my personal knowledge and/or based on authentic records and documents; and 4. That I have not filed or commenced any similar action before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency, involving the same facts and issues, and that to the best of my knowledge there is no pending action before the above-named courts, tribunal or agency, concerning the same issues or parties, that in the event that I will come to know of its existence, I hereby undertake to notify the said court, tribunal or agency within five (5) days from such knowledge. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affix our signatures this FEB 12 2019 in Tacloban City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) IÑIGO D. JAPSON Plaintiff OSCA ID No. 0576 Issued on 01-05-2016 by LGU Palo, Leyte

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this FEB 12, 2019 in Tacloban City, Philippines, affiants exhibiting to me their competent

LSDE: July 25, August 1 & 8, 2020

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Leyte Samar Daily Express

Gov. Petilla provided the group farm implements

Mamanwas practices scientific farming, productive amid COVID-19 pandemic BURAUEN, Leyte - The members of the Mamanwa tribe, an indigenous people (IP) living in the hinterland of this town, are presently producing the agricultural products needed by the communities. The members of the tribe are supplying the needed food items in the nearby towns, including Tacloban City, which they produce from their farms during these trying times of COVID-19 pandemic. Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla had extended assistance to the tribe in 2018. The members of the Mamanwa tribe were trained in modern farming in coordination with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and other government agencies. Fifty members of the tribe – 19 men and 31 women – have finished the training on the techniques of modern farming and

each of them earned the TESDA national certificate II. Petilla said that alongside with the training, his office provided financial support for the organizing and registration of the group at the Department of Labor and Employment, based in Tacloban City, for them to have the legal personality and be able to transact business with any government or private entity. The governor added that his office also extended support and provision of farm implements, agricultural tools and agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and vegetable seeds to the members of the tribe. Joseph Banagbanag, 61, one of the members of the tribe, admitted that what they have learned from the training in modern agriculture, was the turning point for them to abandon hunting of wild animals and fruits for their daily subsistence and practice scientific

The Abuyogay Elementary School: Yesterday, today, and its future BY: MONALIT T. SAMOSA Abuyogay Elementary School, District of Javier, Leyte is a hinter land school with total land area of 5,135 square meters. It is a multi-grade school and has a population of 89 pupils of four teachers, each handling two classes and a dedicated The Abuyog Elementary School in school head. It has six classrooms which new- the future. ly-repaired and one building as school head’s office. All of these, the teachers, school head, the building, the land and the pupils make their way as parts of the plan. In terms of socio-economic status, majority of the learners belong to families whose means of livelihood of parents depend mostly on coconut and rice farming. With the increase of price commodities in the market at present, most of the families could hardly afford to send their children to high school especially when the price of copra and rice goes down and also the loose of abaca plants on their farm. There are times that some of the elementary school children are absent in school, they prefer to help their parents do the house hold chores, help their parents in the farm during harvest time and some do labor for money. As a result, some of the children report to classes irregularly. With this condition, low academic performance is ob-

served at the end of the school year. With the collaboration and continuous support of the school PTA and LGU to implement the DepEd programs and projects, the school is able to achieve a very satisfactory result in line with the School Based Management. Through the active leadership of the PTA President, problems of the school are being discussed and solutions are identified to address the underlying needs of the pupils to improve performance and learning outcomes. On the other hand, the LGU immediately acts on all requests of the School Head for school improvement and priorities are given emphasis. This active involvement of the PTA and other stakeholders manifest a strong partnership with the school to attain our vision, mission and core values. (Note: The author is the teacher-in-charge of the Abuyogay Elementary School, Javier II District, Javier, Leyte)

farming. He added that their knowledge in scientific farming was also the key for the 15 members of their tribe who were formerly with the New People’s Army to surrender to the folds of the law. Banagbanag was in town, together with the other members of the Mamanwa tribe, selling their farm products. He confided that the members of his tribe are now producing high-value crops and vegetables such as onions, asparagus, radish, cauliflowers, strawberries, lettuce, broccoli, carrots, among others. He said that with the government assistance, they have transformed themselves from wild hunters to modern farmers producing high value crops and vegetables. They are now within the mainstream of society and helping the government in food production programs. (RESTITUTO A. CAYUBIT)

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But he admitted that they did conducted faceto-face classes but stressed that they were observing social distancing with the students sitting two-meters apart. Still, he chose not to contest the decision of the city government saying they were only doing their duties. “I chose not to argue with them. I just followed. Anyway, they were only after the safety of the public,” Obligar, who is under quarantine as he just arrived from Manila this week, said. He added that with this move of the city government, they would further intensify on the implementation of all health protocols. Obligar also said that the almost one month loss of classes at OLMC due to the closure order would be recovered by extending their classes until December of this year. The school, at present, has more than 350 enrolled students and set to celebrate its 25th founding anniversary on Sep-

Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico “Mic” L. Petilla visited the ‘Peace and Prosperity Villag’ of former rebels in Sitio Llimite,Brgy. Daja Dako San Isidro,Leyte .The farmers were given a livelihood organic farming of high value vegetables and fruit crops and 1,440 egg laying on July 29,2020. With him were Vice Gov. Carlo Loreto, San Isidro Mayor Remedio Veloso, Dante Navarro regional director TESDA, and Zosimo de Asis, TESDA provincial director. The visit was held during the ELCAC livelihood and poverty alleviation cluster meeting held at the San Isidro municipal hall. (Gina P. Gerez)

Man shot to death by still unidentified suspect in Samar town TACLOBAN CITY- A 27-year man was shot and killed inside his residence in Gandara, Samar Tuesday (August 4,2020). Police identified the victim as Glenn Reyes, single, sidecar driver, and a resident of Barangay Adela Heights, Gandara. The victim was shot by an unidentified gunman at around 1:45 a.m., according to the report. Police said they were still working to determine a possible motive in the killing. (RONALD O. REYES) tember 21 this year. Based on its website, the OLMC offers several four-year courses like criminology, nursing, education and short courses like caregiver. (JOEY A. GABIETA)

Novel corona virus (nCoV) highlights health lecture BY: ALMA C. CINCO T h e district nurse Wyrlina Bardillon held a health lecture at Salvador Central School on F e b r u a r y Bardillon discusses about nCov and other dis13, 2020 eases pupils ought to be aware of through proper a t t e n d e d hygiene. by the pupils from all grade levels. eases. Bardillon’s discussion She closed her lecture covered the 2019 novel co- saying, “I hope you are all rona virus acute respiratory willing to take responsibility disease, the dengue virus and for your own health through Helminthiasis/Parasitism. the extent of your own un“As your nurse, this is my derstanding of the imporrole as care provider and ed- tance of my health lecture.” ucator, to promote wellness “The school is thankenhancing strategies to pre- ful for your lecture which vent illness,” said Bardillon. was very enlightening, useShe added that amid an ful and informative,” Mrs. outbreak of the 2019-nCoV Alma C. Cinco, the school which caused a global health principal said. emergency, holding lectures The teaching staff, the and orientation is but very pupils and the parents apessential. preciated the nurse’ lecture The nurse likewise in- on promoting health educluded in her lecture about cation. the prevention of dengue (Note: The author is the cases and parasitism, because principal III of San Salvaschool children have long dor Central School, Tanaubeen exposed to these dis- an, Leyte)

Dacay Elementary School teachers conducted “Adopt a Family Program” BY: NORLANIE A. CERENA Dulag, Leyte - Dacay Elementary School teachers of Dulag North District are always supportive in all government programs and initiatives, and to show support to the Government in this time of pandemic they conducted “Adopt A Family Program” by giving rice and groceries to the chosen families in the said barangay, despite the busy schedules and crisis that we are all facing today, they still find time to help and share whatever blessings they have, because they be-

lieved that being good and to share with others is also serving God. Dacay ES Teachers chooses five families who belonged to poorest among the poor in the said Barangay and in coordination with BLGU of Dacay and following the IATF/DOH protocol, they distributed the rice and groceries to the said families, this good deeds of teachers supporting the governments’ call To Heal As One Act was much appreciated by the

Local Officials of Barangay Dacay, and the families who received rice and groceries were so thankful and surprised because according to them they can’t still believe that in this time of crisis that no one is exempted of this covid-19 pandemic there are still people with benevolent hearts like the Dacay ES Teachers. (Note: The author is the head teacher I of the Dacay Elementary School, Dulag North District, Dulag, Leyte)

Leyte Samar Daily Express EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JUAN PERPIÑAN extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 7075, Case 11, Cad 407 situated in Palo, Leyte containing an area of 31,637 square meters under TCT No. TP-11180. Per Doc No. 33, Page No. 8, Book No. XXXII, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Neil M. Sia. LSDE: Aug. 1, 8 & 15, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALDEGUNDO LIGUTAN extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located at Brgy. Upper Hiraan, Carigara, Leyte designated as Cad Lot No. 7580, Case 23, Cad 499-D Carigara Cadastre covered by Original Title No. P-55522 with a total area of 2,275 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of GRACE LIGUTAN AVENIDO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 220, Page No. 44, Book No. 20, Series of 28, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Edgar J. Tonolete. LSDE: Aug 1, 8 & 15, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. SERAPIO ABELLA & MARIA ABELLA, SPS. EPEFANIA A. MELQUIADES & CELIRINO MELQUIADES, DONATO A. MELQUIADES & SPS. DELFIN A. ALDAY & JOSEFA ALDAY extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 4741-D situated at Brgy. Utap. Tacloban City with a total land area of 800 square meters under TCT No. T-70550. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor to TACLOBAN LUCKY HARDWARE REALTY CORPORATION represented by its duly-authorized MR. JOHNY C. GO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc. No. 450, Page No. 91, Book V, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Tyrone B. Tutaan. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that JULIAN SALAS heir of the late ANATOLIO SALAS executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. San Ricardo, Babatngon, Leyte containing an area of 19,530 square meters under TCT No. T-2759. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of FRANCO CIRILO V. ESPEJO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 060, Page No. 13, Book No. 16, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Lito Ercilla Odon. LSDE: July 25, August 1 & 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late CANUTO SERMINIO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 9835 with an area of 286 square meters located at Brgy. Serrano, Dulag, Leyte under TD No. 18723. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of CESMAJARR S. AUTICIO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 202, Page No. 42, Book No. 3, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Jose Joannes S. Bagulaya. LSDE: July 25, August 1 & 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SEGUNDO OLINO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Cad Lot No. 2652 with total land area of 57,032 square meters under TD No. 22629 with OCT No. 2012000076 situated at Brgy. San Antonio, Basey, Samar. Per Doc No. 262, Page No. 053, Book No. LIV, Series of 2016. Notary Public Atty. Wilfredo T. Pascua. LSDE: Aug. 1, 8 & 15, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF YOLANDO PORMIDA

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JESUSA CONISE GO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a one-seventh PROINDIVISO portion of a parcel of land designated as Lot 3058-G of the subdivision Plan (LRC) Psd-243752 being a portion of lot 3028 situated at Sagkahan and Caibaan, Tacloban City containing an area of 600 square meters, more or less embraced in TCT No. T-62126. Per Doc No. 185, Page No. 38, Book No. II, Series of 2020. Public Atty. Abbey Christer G. Miralles. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & Aug 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AND SIMULTANEOUS WAIVER

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late TEODORO RANIN extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Bank Deposit under Account No. 3811-0154-65 in the name OVERLAND TRADING with the late Teodoro Ranin as depositor/signatory at Landbank - Carigara Branch, Carigara, Leyte and heir, Jonathan C. Ranin hereby waived and quitclaim all rights and ownership in favor of co-heir, LOLITA C. RANIN. Per Doc No. 264, Page No. 54, Book No. 28, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Edgar J. Tonolete. LSDE: August 1, 8 & 15, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS

NOTICE is hereby given that LOURDES E. GARCIA, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Tacloban City executed an Affidavit of Loss over a Timeplan Contract with Loyola Plans, Inc. under Contract No. TTT430000459 which is more particularly described as follows: Timeplan program: Flexy; Contract Price: PHP 30,000.00; Monthly Installment: PHP 500.00; Timeplan Schedule: 5/25; No. of Installments: 60; No. of Units: 10, That I have fully paid the monthly installments and was issued a Certificate of Full Payment numbered as TTT401001331; per Doc No. 303, Page No. 62, Book No. II, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Richmond G. Longjas. LSDE: August 1, 8 & 15, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PAZ D. CUBIAN extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 558 situated at Brgy. Taon-taon, Inopacan, Leyte containing an area of 1,076 square meters with Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo P-95584. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of LIBETH A. CUBIAN as vendee of a portion measuring 525 square meters from the above-described parcel of land. Per Doc No. 198, Page No. 41, Book No. VI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ayn Montera Cubio. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. HERMENEGILDO DADIA AND PACIENCIA CAPITO DADIA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Cabong, Borongan City, Eastern Samar covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg P-18356 designated as Lot No. 5389, Case-6, Cad 434 D containing an area of 3,290 square meters, more or less and heirs hereby WAIVED all rights, shares and interest over the above property in favor of MYLENNE GRACE B. ROMERO. Per Doc No. 416, Page No. 84, Book No. XX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty Arturo D. Macabasag. LSDE: August 1, 8 & 15, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND SUMMARY OF SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late CATHERINE P. ALMERIA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a share of conjugal property to 1/2 portion of the real property covered under TD No. 00904644, A One Storey residential building erected on Lot 17, Block 20 Phase II-B, A-7, V&G Subdivision, Brgy. 109-A, Tacloban City with a floor are of 55 square meters and a market value of Php240,500.00. Per Doc No. 327, Page No. 66, Book No. II, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. George Ian I. Balabar. LSDE: Aug. 1, 8 & 15, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION NOTICE is hereby given that TERESO M. CLARIDAD heir of the late LOURDES METILA CLARIDAD executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of lot obtained through a loan from Home Dev. Mutual Fund (Pag-ibig) designated as Lot 1, Block 4, of the subdivision of Psd-08-008402-D being a portion of Lot 1-C, Psd-08-008336-D situated at Brgy. Apitong, Tacloban City. Per Doc No. 374, Page No. 73, Book No. 51, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ismael C. Lloren. LSDE: Aug 1, 8 & 15, 2020

NOTICES DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heir of the late ANASTACIA DEVORA represented by by co-heir ESPERANZA D. BEATO and AUREA D. CASILLANO extrajudicially settled partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Purok 2, Cabong, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, with Title No. 1812, containing an area of 3,126 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor MICHELLE G. CASILLANO and KICHELLE G. CASILLANO as vendees for the above-described property; per Doc. No. 421, Page No. 85, Book No. XXV, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Fernando L. Tanglao, Jr. LSDE: August 8, 15 & 22, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF VALERIA SANTIAGO WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late VALERIE SANTIAGO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Bago, Bato, Leyte with Cad Lot No. 5961 containing an area of 22,796 square meters covered by OCT No. 48776. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of VILMA S. BRANZUELA AND ROSELLE S. BRANZUELA as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 402, Page NO. 86, Book No. 49, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Rico E. Aureo. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION OF UNSEGREGATED PORTION OF RESIDENTIAL LAND WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that MACRINA BAGO COLLANTES heir of the late SPS. VALENTIN MONTEJO, SR. AND SIMPLICIA ALETA MONTEJO executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Lot 155-B of the subdivision plan LRC Psd-33526 covered by TCT No. T-1299 containing an area of 230 square meters, more or less. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of ANICETO M. LEANDA, CRISPULO M. LEANDA AND PUREZA LEANDA HURTADO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 323, Page No. 65, Book No. 46. Notary Public Atty. Edilberto Morales. LSDE: Aug 8, 15 & 22, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late DONATO M. NABLO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Candoyocan, San Sebastian, Samar covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Bldg 2016000186 containing an area of 60,714 square meters designated as Lot No. 2858 A, Csd 08-006827-D. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of RICHARD C. DE LOS SANTOS as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 285, Page No. 57, Book No. I, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Anastacio D. Yong. LSDE: Aug 8, 15 & 22, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that NIMFA G. GEAMALA sole heir of the late CEFERINO OPINA executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Caloogan, Palo, Leyte, Philippines designated as Lot No. 10555 containing a total land area of 3,637 square meters under TD No. 08-30-0013-00239 and heir hereby CONFIRMED the said sale of the above-described property in favor of NORMA B. ABASTILLAS. Per Doc No. 235, Page No. 48, Book No. XVI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Enrico D. Asis, CPA. LSDE: Aug 8, 15 & 22, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MAGDALENO GO AZCARRAGA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 1, Block 25, PCS-08-000130 situated at Brgy. Calanipawan, Caibaan Tacloban City, Leyte under TCT No. 122-2020000386 containing an area of 227 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of ALFONSO NUEVO ADONA III married to FRANCEL DIAZ ABALOS-ADONA as vendee of the whole parcel of land situated in V&G Subdivision, Tacloban City including the remaining conjugal share of Bernardita Cinco-Azcarraga. Per Doc No. 443, Page NO. 89, Book No. XVI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Sixto G. Azcarraga. LSDE: AUG 1, 8 & 15, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ZOILO RECREO died intestate in Hilongos, Leyte, extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a certain parcel of land more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land particulary described as Lot No. 5752 located in Barangay Imelda Hilongos, Leyte and covered by Tax Declaration Number 14019 0006 R-13 containing an area of 3.3981.50 hectares. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor in RENE A. YAN, Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of Barangay Eastern Poblacion, Hilongos, Leyte; per Doc. No. 158, Page No. 33, Book No. XLVII, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Ma. Lourdes Madula-Vilbar. LSDE: Aug 1, 8 & 15, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF VALERIA SANTIAGO WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PATROCINIA E. CABALUNA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 parcels of land described as; 1) A parcel of land designated as Lot 3576-D-7 of the subdivision plan, PSD-083747-006772-D being a portion of lot 3576-D, Psd-083747-006698-D, LRC Rec No. 1040 situated at Brgy. San Jose, Tacloban City, Leyte containing an area of 250 square meters, more or less under TCT No. T-36081; 2) A parcel of land designated as Lot 3576-D of the subdivision plan Psd-083747006772-D being a portion of Lot 3576-D, Psd-083747-006698 containing an area of 250 square meters with TCT No. T-36082 situated at Brgy. San Jose, Tacloban City, Leyte. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of ENGR. RICO B. MACABARE married to MELANIE L. MACABARE as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 15, Page No. 04, Book No. I, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Felixberto M. Diloy. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & Aug. 8, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF YOLANDO PORMIDA

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION OF REAL ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that AMADOR ABELLA HURTADO heir of SPS. MARIA ABELLA SABADO AND PEDRO SABADO executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 170-B of the subdivision Psd-08-0100142-D being a portion of Lot No. 170 Cad 255 covered by TCT No. T-10533 situated at Poblacion, Catbalogan, Samar containing an area of 115 square meters. Per Doc No. 333, Page No. 129, Book No. 61, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Edilberto G. Morales. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

Saturday, August 08, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte Case No. VIII-2019-0007 Application for Consolidation with Extension of Validity of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS service with Issuance of Provisional Authority PACIFIC OPERATORS AND DRIVERS TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (PODTC), Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant request authority for the Consolidation of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS SERVICE service for the transportation of passengers and freights along the line: MAASIN CITY-HINUNANGAN & VICE VERSA with the inclusion of TWO (2) unit/s, as addition to the TWO (2) unit/s, in the petition previously filed. Re: Application for the Consolidation with Extension of Validity Certificate of Public Convenience to operate UV EXPRESS Service. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 28TH day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte

Case No. VIII-2019-0010 Application for Consolidation of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS service

Case No. VIII-2020-0145 Application for Consolidation with Extension of Validity of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB service with Issuance of Provisional Authority TACLOBAN CAMPETIC TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant request authority for the Consolidation of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB SERVICE service for the transportation of passengers and freights along the line: TACLOBAN CITY-ST. PAUL’S-CAMPETIC & VICE VERSA with the inclusion of ONE (1) unit/s, as addition to the FIFTY ONE (51) unit/s in the petition previously filed. Re: Application for the Consolidation with Extension of Validity Certificate of Public Convenience to operate FILCAB Service. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 3RD day of AUGUST, 2020.

PACIFIC OPERATORS AND DRIVERS TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (PODTC), Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant request authority for the Consolidation of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS SERVICE service for the transportation of passengers and freights along the line: MAASIN CITY-SILAGO & VICE VERSA with the inclusion of ONE (1) unit/s, as addition to the TWO (2) unit/s in the petition previously filed. Re: Application for the Consolidation with Extension of Validity Certificate of Public Convenience to operate UV EXPRESS Service. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 28TH day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

(Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte

Case No. VIII-2020-0168 Application for Consolidation with Extension of Validity of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ service with Issuance of Provisional Authority JARO LEYTE TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant request authority for the Consolidation of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ SERVICE service for the transportation of passengers and freights along the line: TACLOBAN CITY-JARO & VICE VERSA with the inclusion of ONE (1) unit/s, as addition to the TWENTY THREE (23) unit/s, in the petition previously filed. Re: Application for the Consolidation with Extension of Validity Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ Service. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 24TH day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

R8-CC/EV/PA-FC-2020-07-0204 Case No. VIII-2020-0204 Application for Consolidation with Extension of Validity of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB service MAASIN BURGOS TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (MBTC), Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of TWO (2) Certificate of Public Convenience namely: Case Nos. VIII-2014-2164 and 20140845 to operate a FILCAB service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: MAASIN CITY-MALITBOG-SOGOD & VICE VERSA with the use of TWO (2) unit/s for each Certificate which Certificates are valid and subsisting until June 30, 2020, respectively. In the present application, applicantCooperative request authority for Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity for the said certificates using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 30th day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

Saturday, August 08, 2020

NEWS

Leyte Samar Daily Express

‘Sambo' opposes use of shield as protective barriers in motorcycles; says no such ordinance in Tacloban TACLOBAN CITYMotorcycle barrier is unnecessary and a financial burden to motorcycle owners at this time of pandemic. Thus said City Vice Mayor Jerry ‘Sambo’ Yaokasin, reacting to the decision of the National Inter-Agency Task Force( IATF) and the Department of interior and Local Government (DILG) mandating all motorcycle owners to put up barrier or shield when travelling with a back rider as a protection against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Yaokasin said city has

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...from Page 5 “Mr. Katigbak, as regards the ABS-CBN’s MIGRATION or TRANSFER from ANALOG to DIGITAL, ABS-CBN’s Demonstration Permit from the National Telecommunication Commission was valid only until June 30, 2015. “But ABS-CBN did not stop June 30, 2015, when this NTC Demonstration Permit expired in June 2015, and your Digital Programs continue until this expiration date – over 5 years ago. “Kung susumahin yong violations ng ABSCBN araw-araw, that would be 365 days x 5.4 equals 1,971 days. “At 9 channels niyo, Mr. Katigbak, ang bilang po ng violations ng ABS-CBN would total 17,739 Violations; until today. “Now, if you compute the fines and penalties that ABS-CBN has to pay the government for these violations, that would run up to billions of pesos. “And this is beside the over Nine Million (9,000,000.00) TV Plus Black Boxes that ABSCBN already sold at over P1,000 each – again, without the approval of the National Telecommunications Commission, since these TV Plus Black Boxes should have been given out for free to Televiewers! “This other violation also involves billions of unpaid fines and penalties due the government. “Also, when ABS-CBN

Vice Mayor Jerry ‘Sambo’ Yaokasin no ordinance regarding the barrier policy reason why the personnel of traffic division of the city government is hesitant in issuing penalty to those who violates the mandate. “We hope the National was officially instructed not to air the Pacquiao-Mayweather Boxing Fight, ABS-CBN defied the order, and still continued broadcasting the boxing championship, and the penalties thereof still have to be paid to the government. “So ABS-CBN’s socalled “Code of Ethics” even with a retired Justice of the Supreme Court heading the “In-House Ombudsman,” ABSCBN’s so-called “Code of Ethics” did not function as it should have. “Why? Because these Code of Ethics are there for you to follow or just to ignore. “So what happens now to the complaints of my fellow congressmen who declared these inconsistencies earlier? “Well at this stage, the Secretariat duly noted the topics we discussed and whatever reforms that are needed; so in coordination with our Congressional Floor Leader, these will be included during the Hearings of our Congressional Blue Ribbon Committee. “These will include the List of Violations enumerated earlier, where computations for whatever is due the government, including penalties and fines. But the Big Question now is – How will my questions and our discussions affect the “full-blast” pivoting of ABS-CBN into Digital broadcasting; and what effects will it have on the Kapamilya Online Live, which provides so many shows on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s You Tube and

IATF will not require the use of safety barrier/shield in motorcycles as long as both rider & passenger belong to the same household. A full face helmet & face mask should suffice” the city vice mayor said. “Please don’t wait for accidents to happen before we reconsider this ill-conceived policy” Yaokasin added. Wearing a full face helmet and a face mask for both the driver and the back rider is enough protection against the virus, the official said. Based on the policy of the national IATF, Back riding is strictly for hus-

bands and wives, common –law couples and live in partners. They also need to present IDs and at quarantine control points or to the law enforcers as proof that they are indeed couple. In addition to the motor cycle barrier/shield, back riding couples must always wear facemask, helmet and abide by traffic rules. The back-riding policy took effect on July 10 but was extended until recently to ensure that the motorist’s compliance conforms to the safety standards set by the National Task force Against COVID-19. (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

Facebook which already started last Saturday, August 1st. So, as I usually end unanswered questions or unfinished business, here’s me saying – “Abangan ang susunod na kabanata!”

Miranda: Alangalang I New District Supervisor BY: MA. VILLA RANES AYO ALANGALANG,LeyteThe local government unit and school heads spearhead the installation program of Mr. Hernando R. Miranda as the new district head of Alangalang I District at Alangalang covered court, afternoon of July 27. Though already installed last July 13 at the Schools Division Office of Leyte. The LGU and the District made a special tribute with a simple ceremony. Present on the program was the Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Manuel P. Albaño, other Division personnel, the Local Chief Executive, Mayor Lovell Anne Yu, SB Member Vernon I. Jolbitado, the school heads and functionaries of both Alangalang I and Jaro I Districts. The convention was limited to the maximum of 50 persons parallel to the regulations of DOH-AITF protocol on the social gatherings. “I am very much happy and overwhelmed with the depiction of warm welcome of the LGU, school heads and teachers of Alangalang I”, said Miranda. He added that he accepted the challenge with no little alacrity and he succumbs to the principle of the best interest of the service and thus inter the portal of Alangalang I District with no regrets and contrition but with gratefulness for the opportunity and privilege to manage the people of this district. “This is a great challenge for me especially this time of

Macaalang Elementary School conducts Brigada Eskwela BY: RITCHEL N. RASUMAN

The Department of Education conducted the 2020 Brigada Eskwela with the theme, “Pagpapanatili ng Bayanihan Tungo sa Kalidad na Edukasyon para sa Kabataan”. The Brigada Eskwela is the National Schools Maintenance Week that aims to bring together all education stakeholders prepare public school facilities for the opening of the school year. Brigada Eskwela Program as one of the most important programs in DepEd, the Ma-

caalang Elementary teachers together with the School Head call for the parents who wanted to volunteer in cleaning the school ground as a preparation of the 20202021 school year since the place is in low risk area. But protocol on social distancing were strictly observed by the parents/stakeholders while doing their tasks. (Note: The author is the officer-in-charge Eastern Dagami South District)

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in many parts of the world, this problem of used mask proliferation will continue, with billions of them being junked every day. Before we drown in their massive quantity, before we poison marine life with them, before we contaminate the environment, before it’s finally too late, we might as well do our part by ensuring that we dispose of them properly.

...from Page 5 the wind if not properly packaged and segregated. And once they’re blown by the wind, we don’t know where else they will land. One thing is for sure—they will pollute our surroundings: the land, the air, the water—and eventually threaten our collective health, our lives as a whole. As the pandemic lingers

“There’s more to a handkerchief than meets the eye” (Panyo ni Juan)

BY: GALIZA BIDUA

Miranda waving his hand as he was installed as new District Head of Alangalang I.

pandemic, but we will ensure that this district will continually move forward, we will ensure that no child will be left behind, we will ensure that all children will be onboard as we start the navigation for the learning continuity,” he said. Miranda made an appeal to the LGU, school heads, teachers and other stakeholders to support his advocacy and forge the way to cooperation rather than confrontation. He also enjoined everyone to his pilgrimage of unification rather than fragmentation because according to him, the latter is a certain route to failure. (Note: The author is the head teacher of Mariquita Cinco Elementary School, Alangalang I District, Alangalang, Leyte)

“A symbol of love and protection and an accessory for hygiene purposes.” A handkerchief has all these characteristics. A thousands of years ago, the history of the handkerchief, or “hankie” to some people, is woven through many centuries and countries, representing cultural trends and social customs of people all over the world. It is kind to the environment and is very handy to carry around with you. The word “kerchief,” a cloth worn on the head, came first and later “hand” was added to represent a cloth used for hygiene. Formal use of the word handkerchief first started in 14th century France. The term comes from the French words “couvrir-chef ” which means “to cover” and “head”. The English democratized the handkerchief, making it available in every classes of society. Handkerchiefs were typically just a square piece of cotton. Men and women have distinct handkerchief. Men’s handkerchiefs were white and are bigger. They usually just placed it inside the pocket. On the other

hand, women have colorful hankies and placed them inside a bag or a purse. The children’s hankie’s were very bright, colorful, and were designed with cartoon characters and people from storybooks and movies. Recognizing the role of handkerchiefs on the proper personal hygiene of students, Alangalang I Central School launched an activity called “Panyo ni Juan” as part of the culmination activities of the Nutrition Month on July 31. In this program, the students brought hankies to school for them to be reminded of the importance of handkerchiefs for their health. Since not all have handkerchiefs handy, the teachers have solicited a fund in order to buy hankies and distributed them to the students. A hankie may seem like a simple piece of cloth to you but dig deeper and you will soon find out that “there’s really more to a handkerchief than meets the eye”. (Note: The author is the teacher III of Alangalang I Central School)

10 Leyte Samar Daily Express DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SALVADOR R. PEREZ WITH DONATION

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SALVADOR R PEREZ extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land (Plan Psu-222845) L.R. Case No. O-194, LRC Record No. N-44732 situated at Barrio Tabango, Tabango, Leyte with an area of 74,593 square meters, more or less and heir hereby transfer by way of DONATION unto GAY ANNE KNIGHT, JAKE JOSEPH PEREZ AND PAMELA STANLEY a share of a portion of 46,620.62 square meters from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 81, Page No. 17, Book No. CLXV, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Conrad P. Gonopio. LSDE: July 25, August 1 & 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICES EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JUANA BALLENA BASIO AND NASARIA BASIO DAVILA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Barangay Bato, Borongan, Eastern Samar designated as Lot No. 3414 Survey No. Cad 434-D, Case 4 containing an area of 1,040 square meters, more or less under TD No.150980, PIN 037-04-015-05-106. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of LEO S. FACTOR married to Gorget E. Factor and NESTOR E. FACTOR married to Norma U. Factor as vendee of a portion measuring 175 sq. m. from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 438, Page No. 88, Book No. XX, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Arturo D. Macabasag. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. GONZALO CAPARRO AND IRENEA DELIS-CAPARRO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Sampao, Almeria, Biliran under TD No. 00107 R11 with an area of 0.518508 hectares. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. NIEVEN AYADE AND VANESA ANN RICO-AYADE as vendee of a portion from Deodora Caparro-Paghid share with an area of 1,151.06 and Dalmacia Caparro-Quintana share with an area of 1,415.29 square meters from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 135, Page No. 23, Book No. XI, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Mario Lydinno R. Opeña. LSDE: July 25, August 1 & 8, 2020

NOTICE is herby given that heirs of the late SPS. ESTEBAN AND FELOMINA GESTO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) An agricultural land situated at Brgy. Alejos, Bato, Leyte under TD No. 06000700183 with Cad Lot no. 2000 covered by OCT No. P-31268 containing an area of 1.1629 hectares; 2) A portion of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Alejos, Bato, Leyte under TD No. 06000700182 with Cad Lot No. 2077 covered by OCT No. P-31269 containing an area of 12,518 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of SPS. CHRISTOPHER AND FE RECHE SULLA as vendee of the above-described properties. Per Doc No. 139, Page No. 29, Book No. 26, Series of 2012. Notary Public Atty. Rico E. Aureo. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that ROSE C. DEL ROSARIO heir of the late DIOSDADO DEL ROSARIO executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Masagongsong, Kawayan, Biliran consisting an area of 118 square meters under TD No. 00354. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of SPS. RONALD AND ETHEL BALONDO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 438, Page No. 88, Book No. I, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Lolita G. Casas-Nueve. LSDE: July 25, August 1 & 8, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF JESUSA CONISE GO

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JESUSA CONISE GO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a one-seventh PROINDIVISO portion of a parcel of land designated as Lot 3058-G of the subdivision Plan (LRC) Psd-243752 being a portion of lot 3028 situated at Sagkahan and Caibaan, Tacloban City containing an area of 600 square meters, more or less embraced in TCT No. T-62126. Per Doc No. 186, Page No. 39, Book No. II, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Abbey Christer G. Miralles. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & Aug 8, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR

NOTICE is hereby given that CESAR SOLEDAD TAN heir of the late MA. VIRGINIA F. SOLEDAD executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 4681-C-6 covered by TCT No. T-65936 with an aggregate are of 5,013 square meters situated at Brgy. Utap, Tacloban CIty. The specific portion adjudicated is her share of 300 square meters which will be subdivided into 2 parcels; Lot No. 4681-C-6-C-2 with an area of 125sq.m.; Lot No. 4681-C-6-C-3 with an area of 175sq.m; Per Doc No. 295, Page No. 59, Book No. XIV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Ferdinand Arthur B. Diaz. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION OF THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED PERSON

NOTICE is hereby given that FEBELENA A. RECAMARA heir of the late LEONILA AREGLADO-RAMIREZ executed an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication over 3 parcels of land described as; 1) A parcel of land situated at Brgy. Palale, Sta. Margarita, Samar with a total area of 34,786 square meters, more or less designated as Cad Lot No. 1458 Pls 833 D under TCT No. 7337; 2) A parcel A parcel of land situated at Brgy. Palale, Sta. Margarita, Samar with a total area of 68 square meters, more or less designated as Cad Lot No. 1516, Pls 833 under TCT No. 18417; 3) A parcel of land situated at Brgy. Palale, Sta. Margarita, Samar with a total area of 52 square meters, more or less designated as Cad Lot No. 1517, Pls 833D under TCT No. 18417. Per Doc No. 3239, Page No. 48, Book No. VII, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Joseph G. Dinoy. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FERNANDO ROTAECHE ARRAIZA SR. AND AMPARO GERANGAYA ARRAIZA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 2-A-2 of the subdivision plan PSD 08-028757-D being a portion of Lot 2-A (LRC) PSD 192213 situated at Brgy. Poblacion, Catarman, Northern Samar containing an area of 392 square meters under TCT No. 1162012000173. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of JEFFREY RIGOBERTO TAN GABON married to KATHLEEN NICOLE TAN GABON as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 295, Page No. 59, Book No. 53, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Sherry Mae A. Arcales. LSDE: July 25, August 1 & 8, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Office of the Civil Registrar Tacloban City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR) on RA 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that RIO R. DEMETERIO has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Entry in his/her sex: from M to FEMALE in the Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) of RIO R. DEMETERIO at Tacloban City and whose parents are SINFROSA ROSALDO and PASCUAL DEMETERIO. Any person having knowledge and / or claiming interest or may be adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office. (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA City Civil Registrar LSDE: Aug. 8 & 15, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM RIGHTS

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MIGUEL ROMUALDEZ extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located at Brgy. Burak, Tolosa, Leyte designated as Lot No. 983, Case No. 6, Cad. 822-D embraced by OCT No. P-63149 containing an area of 4,371 square meters and heirs hereby WAIVED, RENOUNCED AND QUITCLAIM all claim, shares, rights and interest in favor of ANTONIO ROMUALDEZ MARILLA from the above-described EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT property. Per Doc No. 115, Page No. 24, OF ESTATE Book No. VII, Series of 2020. Notary NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the Public Atty. Isagani S. Espada. late DULCISIMO MABALI ESTRERA LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020 extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land known as Lot 10370-A of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd 177-74 being a portion of Lto 10370 situated at Poblacion, Kananga, Leyte with TCT No. TC-2958 containing an area of 26,664 square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 154, Page No. 40, Book No. XVII, Series of 2016. Notary Public Atty. Maria Kim O. Marquez - Juban. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF TEOFILMA QUEBEC GO

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late TEOFILMA QUEBEC GO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a one-seventh PROINDIVISO portion of a parcel of land designated as Lot 3058-G of the subdivision Plan (LRC) Psd-243752 being a portion of lot 3028 situated at Sagkahan and Caibaan, Tacloban City containing an area of 600 square meters, more or less embraced in TCT No. T-62126. Per Doc No. 187, Page No. 39, Book No. II, , Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Abbey Christer G. Miralles. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & Aug 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE

NOTICE is given that heirs of the late MARINA C. QUILICOL extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land covered by OCT No. P-24290 situated at Brgy. Aguadahan, San Jose, Northern Samar containing an area of 8,904 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of JUNELL PAUL D. ALCERA married to JENIFFER M. ALCERA as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No.4022, Page No. 1405, Book No. XV, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Franco N. Tonog. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. TEODORICO ORONOS AND LYDIA ACEDILLO ORONOS extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of residential land identified as Cad Lot No. 1997, Assessor’s Lot No. 062 covered by TD No. 9630025000458 situated at Brgy.Naga-Naga, Palo, Leyte. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of RAUL SEBASTIAN CORDERO AND ROSARIO CORBILLA CORDERO as vendee from the above-described property measuring 279 square meters. Per Doc No. 362, Page No. 71, Book No. X, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Edson G. Piczon. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

LSDE: August 1, 8 & 15, 2020

Saturday, August 08, 2020 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late EUFROCINO B.MACHETE extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Brgy. Caraycaray, Naval, Biliran under TD No. 010171 Survey No. 4692-P with an area of 0.1635 hectares. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of SPS. MARIANO J. EBINA AND GRACE S. EBINA as vendee of a portion from Angel M, Machete’s share of 200 square meters. Per Doc No. 4015, Page No. 725, Book No. XI, Series of 2019. Notary Atty. Mario Lydinno R. Opeña. LSDE: July 25, Aug. 1 & 8, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION OF REAL ESTATE

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF CONFIRMATION OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BRINELDA BORGUETA MENDOZA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 3 bank deposits and 3 properties particularly described as; 1) Bank Account (Philippine Peso) maintained with Banco De Oro (BDO) Tacloban - Zamora branch, in the amount of Php3,100,400.93 plus interest accruing; 2) Bank Account (Dollar Savings) maintained with Banco De Oro (BDO) Tacloban - Zamora branch, in the amount of USD13,154.03 plus interest accruing; 3) Bank Account (Philippine Peso) maintained with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Tacloban - Real Street branch, in the amount of Php361,881.87 plus interest accruing; 4) 2018 Nissan Np300 Navarra 2.5L EL Calibre MT 4x2 (EURO-4) which is particularly described as; Model: 2018 Nissan Np300 Navarra 2.5L EL Calibre MT 4x2 (EURO-4); Color: Savanna Orange; Engine No: YD25771548; Conduction Sticker: FOT 011; Chassis No; MNTCC2D23Z0039621; File No. 0801-00000171856; Plate No. HAA-9491; OR No. 1422703553; CR No. 314858025; 5) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. B-4 including all improvements thereon being a portion of Mother Lot B of the subd plan Psd-72447 situated at Barrio Buri, Palo, Leyte with an area 415 square meters, more or less covered by TCT No. T-9522; 6) A parcel of land situated at Brgy. Candahug, Palo, Leyte designated as Cad Lot No. 10930 with an area of 4,101 square meters under TD No. 08-30-0016-00329 and HEIRS hereby CONFIRM, AFFIRM AND RATIFY the ABSOLUTE SALE of a parcel of land designated as Lot 7, Block 5, Phase 5, Pcs-08-000010 situated at Brgys. Sagkahan and Caibaan (now Brgy. 109, V&G Subdivision) Tacloban City containing an area of 240 square meters, more or less covered under TCT No. T-60437. Per Doc No. 269, Page No. 055, Book No. I, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Mark Stephen A. Reyes. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF DAMASO GLORIA AND CRISTINA MIRA

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late DAMASO GLORIA AND CRISTINA MIRAS extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 8917-G of the subdivision plan, Psd-000866 being a portion of 8917 situated at Brgy. Kilim, Baybay City, Leyte covered with TCT No. T-18636 containing an area of 3,414 square meters more or less; 2) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 9212-B of the subdivision plan LRC Psd 120520 being a portion of Lot 9212 situated at Baybay, Leyte under TCT No. T-34638 containing an area of 3,004 square meters, more or less. Per Doc No. 132, Page No. 27, Book No. XXXVI, Series of 2017. Notary Public Atty. Gloriosa M. Cayunda Guinocor. LSDE: July 25, Aug 1 & Aug 8, 2020

Saturday, August 08, 2020

Three teachers promoted through “NEW DOORS’ BY: EDGARDO ESPINA ALIZAR Salvador Central School was promoted f r o m master teacher 1 to master teacher 2. T h e o p e n Dr. Ronelo-Al K. Firmo orienting the master r a n k i n g teachers ‘ qualifiers on their deployment system Three Tanauan III teacher applicants availed of the transparent, objective and ranking system of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Leyte Division through “Nurturing Employees Welfare thru the Division’s Objective Open Ranking System (NEW DOORS) for master teachers’ promotion this school year 2019-2020. Shery B. Bud-oy of San Isidro Elementary School and Jo Ann V. Meniano of Calsadahay Elementary School were promoted from teacher III to master teacher I. Evelyn M. Esoy-Dico of

allowed the promoted applicants to see for themselves the evaluative assessment of their documents by different committees before they underwent an interview and examination. The promoted applicants earned the required number of points and they were included in the Registry of Qualified Applicants (RQA). The “NEW DOORS” was institutionalized in July 2017 through the leadership and initiative of Dr. Ronelo-Al K. Firmo. (Principal-in-charge in Tanaan 3 district, Tanauan District, Tanauan, Leyte)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF LIBRADA CABONEGRO-LODRIPAS

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late LIBRADA CABONEGRO-LODRIPAS extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 2 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2948, Case-2, Cadm-422 situated at Sitio Nagboong, Barrio Nijaga, Calbayog City, Samar with OCT No. 799, Free Patent No. VIII-2 000780 containing an area of 13,125 square meters, more or less; 2) A parcel of land designated as Lot No. 2960, Case-2, Cadm-422 situated at Sitio Nagboong, Barrio Nijaga, Calbayog City, Samar with OCT No. 800, Free Patent No. VIII-2 000780 containing an area of 5,000 square meters, more or less; Per Doc No. 215, Page No. 44, Book No. 35, Series of 2020. Atty. Concepcion P. Villarena. LSDE: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2020

AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that CELERINA L. DALUT surviving heir of the late MERCEDES L. DALUT executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over 2 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land described as Lot 1, Psu-08-004760 containing an area of 14,656 square meters covered by F.P.A. No. (083742) 7 situated at Brgy. Linao, San Isidro, Leyte; 2) A parcel of residential land designated as Cad Lot No. 2276 situated at Brgy. Linao, San Isidro, Leyte containing an area of 750 square meters, more or less under TD No. 08-33-0013-00325. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of MARIETA A. SALPURA as vendee of the above-described properties. Per Doc. No. 59, Page No. 12, Book No. LII, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Octavius L. Labtic.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte R8-EV/PA-TH-2020-07-20141724 Case No. VIII-2014-1724 Application for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH service RAFAEL BENJAMIN B. OMEGA III, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: FROM ORMOC CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION VIII ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC & VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit/s which Certificate is valid and subsisting until DECEMBER 22, 2020. In the present application, applicant request authority for extension of validity of the said certificate using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 30TH day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH PARTITION

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BENITO HALLERA, FLORENTINA VEGA, ANSELMO VEGA AND PEDRO GERMANO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 10 parcels of land particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06000400160 situated at Brgy, Kalanggaman, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 32 (31) with an area of 189 square meters; 2) A residential building under TD No. 06000400385 situated at Brgy. Kalanggaman, Bato, Leyte erected in Cad Lot No. 32 (31) with a market value of Php441,780 and Assessed Value at Php88,100; 3) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003200123 situated at Brgy, Tugas, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 3169 with an area of 26,059 square meters; 4) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003200124 situated at Brgy, Tugas, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 3170 with an area of 1,489 square meters; 5) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003200125 situated at Brgy, Tugas, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 3171 with an area of 1,025 square meters; 6) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06001300063 situated at Brgy, Daanlungsod, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 01 with an area of 6,000 square meters; 7) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003200328 situated at Brgy, Tugas, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 3164 with an area of 12,379 square meters; 8) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06000500188 situated at Brgy, Tinago, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 03, Survey No. 1126 with an area of 692 square meters; 9) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003000162 situated at Brgy. Tabunok, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 13, Survey No. 1412 with an area of 4,469 square meters; 10) A parcel of land designated as under TD No. 06003000163 situated at Brgy. Tabunok, Bato, Leyte designated as Lot No. 12, Survey No. 1411 with an area of 3,740 square meters; Per Doc No. 157, Page No. 32, Book No. XXXIII, Series of 2019. Notary Public Atty. Josenilo Marquez Reoma.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF A REGISTERED LAND

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ETHELINDA SABONG-DE LA CRUZ extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 86-C (LRC) Psd-306564 covered by TCT No. T-3487 situated at Brgy. Dalakit, Catarman, Northern Samar containing an area of 2,219 square meters. Per Doc No. 32, Page No. 7, Book No. X, Series of 2014. Notary Public Atty. Pepito B. Rivas. LSDE: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2020

WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. PANTALEON CINCO AND CONSORCIA CINCO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land comprising an area of 100 square meters located at Brgy. Sto Nino, Tanauan, Leyte designated as Lot 1410-C being a portion of the real property designated as Lot No. 1410, Cad 505 covered by TD No. 38050-00089-R13 formerly (TD No. 00085 R-12) with an area containing .1289 hectare. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of ALVIN V. CINCO AND HAIDEE GERILLA CINCO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 467, Page No. 99, Book No. VI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Isagani S. Espada.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION LAND

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ROQUE B. BASIO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land, situated in Brgy. Tigbao, Tacloban City, covered by TCT No. T-8249 and this is Republic of the Philippines a subdivided Lot No. 4044-C, Psd-379411, Department of Transportation and and designated as Lot 4044-C-5-M, with Communication an area of 250 square meters (the subject of this Deed) from the whole area of 347 LAND TRANSPORTATION square meters. A Deed of Sale was executFRANCHISING AND REGULATORY ed in favor of ROBERTA P. VILLEGAS, BOARD as vendee for the above-described portion Regional Office No. VIII or 250 square meters only with all the imPalo, Leyte provements existing thereon; per Doc. No. 274, Page No. 56, Book No. V, Series of 2020 of Notary Public Atty. Federico HuCase No. VIII-2019-0081 namayor. LSDE: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE AMONG HEIRS

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE

AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that NEGLEY STEPHEN F. VARONA executed an Affidavit of Undertaking of a motor vehicle with the following particulars; Make/Type: Toyota; Plate No: NES 557; Engine No: 12R-1400885; Chassis No: 58-C138M-11727; CR No: 56320503 dated 09/25/2000; MV File No: 1304-24635; Owner: Alfredo Tan. That recently a problem arose out of the Transfer of Registration of the said motor vehicle as in the Request for Confirmation it was indicated in the remarks of the said confirmation that the signature of the vendor is different, That however the Deed of Absolute Sale was duly notarized as per Doc. No 623, Page No. 126, Book No. IXXX, Series of 2015 of Notary Public Atty. Danilo B. Banares of Imus, Cavite; That I hereby undertake that thes signature of the vendor is authentic and that I shall not hold any LTO personnel liable in connection with the same. Per Doc No. 472, Page No. 96, Book No. III, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Granney R. Varona. LSDE: Aug 8, 15 & 22, 2020

SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that ELSA NEGAD GABRIEL sole heir of the late VICENTA NEGAD executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land covered by TD No. 08-23001-00684 situated at Brgy. Poblacion, Leyte Leyte, Philippines with an area of 376 square meters. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of MICHELLE ALUA TONIDO as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 1, Page No. 2, Book No. XVII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Andrew C. Astilla. LSDE: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL DEED OF PARTITION WITH IRREVOCABLE SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ALBERTO C. COMPAS extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located at Barrio Bagacay, Tacloban City with Lot No. 4275, Cad 220 containing an area of 28,109 square meters and Heirs have all jointly and named, constituted and appointed, CLIFFORD M. COMPAS as our Irrevocable Special Power of Attorney with full authority to; 1) Solely and exclusively negotiate the sale of the above-described property; 2) To coordinate with various government agencies BIR, ROD, LRA and Assessor’s Office; 3) To sign all Deed of Sale and other documentary requirements; 4) To received cash payment; 5) To Deposit check payments; 6) Upon clearing of check payments to withdraw the net proceeds and allocate funds based on sharing; 7) To do other task to facilitate and expedite the completion of sale; 8) To represent in any Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation local, municipal, provincial and national MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII court 9) This Extrajudicial deed of partition G/F Uytingkoc Building with irrevocable special power of attorney Senator Enage St., Tacloban City is coupled with consideration and is agreed that this irrevocable Special Power of AttorRE: Application for issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) ney shall not be revoked or cancelled withpursuant to the 2014 Amendments to the Revised Rules and Regulations out prior written consent of all undersigned Implementing R.A. No. 9295 or the IRR of 2014 principals. Per Doc No. 177, Page No. 46, Book No. 04, Series of 2019. Notary Public CASE NO. MRO8 19-080 Atty. Ramil Joselito B. Tamayo. ERLITO D. LUNA, LSDE: July 25, Aug. 1 & 8, 2020

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DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SPS. PABLO CUMPIO CINCO AND EUSEBIA MERCADO CERENA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of coco land located at Brgy. Sto Nino, Tanauan, Leyte designated as Lot No. 16399, Case 2, Cad 505 embraced by OCT No. P-36837 covered by TD No. 00108-R12 containing an area of 3,887 square meters. Per Doc No. 320, Page No. 65, Book No. IV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Isagani S. Espada.

NOTICE is hereby given that ESTELITA A. VILA heir of the late MELENCIO O. VILA executed an Affidavit of Adjudication over a parcel of land covered by OCT No. 15928, Psu-08-000751 situated at Mabini St., Poblacion, Catarman, Northern Samar containing an area of 1,024 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of BERNICE BLESS M. INTAL as vendee of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 264, Page No. 53, Book No. III, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Arturo M. Cebujano. LSDE: Aug 8, 15 & 22, 2020

ORDER Before us is the above-entitled case which was filed with the Calbayog Satellite Unit (CSU) on 12 September 2019, and received by this Office on 16 September 2019, to wit: NAME OF SHIP’S OWNED SERVICE TO BE OFFERED MBca “CHARY” & “MBca “ZACHARY” For the carriage of Passengers ROUTE TO BE SERVED Brgy. Sto. Niño, Biri, N. Samar-Lavezares, N. Samar and vice versa SCHEDULE OF TRIPS Non-scheduled/Chartered trips or depending on the availability of passengers and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the submitted Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) dated 05-July 2019 between and among shipowners/operators of motorbancas covered by the said MOA (the subject ship included) and members of the Sto. Niño Motorboat Operators and Drivers Association (Daytime Navigation only or from 4:30 AM - 5:30 PM) SCHEDULE OF RATES * LINKS PASSENGER CARGO RATE RATE Item Rate/Unit Rice/Sugar P30.00/sack Steel Bars - 10 mm P6.00/piece Brgy. Sto. Niño, Biri, P80.00 - 12-16 mm P8.00/piece N. Samar-Lavezares, Asstd. Grocery P10.00/box N. Samar Yero (G.I. sheet) P15.00/sheet Drinks P12.00/case Container P10.00/piece Notice is hereby given that Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification, and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 12 August 2020, Wednesday, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at this Office, G/F Uytingkoc Bldg., Senator Enage Street, Tacloban City. The applicant shall publish this Order once in any newspaper of general or regional circulation in the Philippines at least five (5) days before the hearing. The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, this 03RD day of August 2020 at Tacloban City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ENGR. RODULFO P. PANER OIC-Regional Director COPY FURNISHED: Applicant, Erlito D. Luna, Brgy. Sto. Niño, Biri, N. Samar Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill., Makati, MM File CMB/MMC SFSU Issuance No. O-NOH-1-2020-039 Reference No. TMRO-2020 20-037

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MARIA ESTRELLA DUQUE-CHIQUILLO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land situated at Sitio Caloogan, Brgy. San Jose, Palo, Leyte containing an area of 4,850 square meters designated as Cad Lot No. 7441. A Deed of Absolute Sale was executed in favor of BALDRICH O. OCANADA, JR as vendee of a portion of the aforementioned property designated as Lot 7328-C. Per Doc No. 307, Page No. 63, Book No. LXXXVII, Series of 2017. Notary Public Atty. Evangeline L. Esperas. LSDE: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2020

Application for Consolidation of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS service

VS GRANDTOURS CORPORATION, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant request authority for the Consolidation of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS service for the transportation of passengers and freights along the line: CATBALOGAN CITY-TACLOBAN CITY & VICE VERSA with the Withdrawal of FIVE (5) unit/s, in the petition previously filed. Re: Application for the Consolidation Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS Service. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 4TH day of AUGUST 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE OF A REGISTERED PARCEL OF LAND

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ROQUE B. BASIO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a proindiviso 1/2 conjugal share of registered land designated as Lot 4044-C, LRA Psd-379411 being a portion of Lot 4044, Cad 220 situated at Brgy. Tigbao, Tacloban City containing an area of 3,126 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of JOVEN E. LAYA-OG married to GEMMA O. LAYA-OG as vendees of a portion of land containing an area of 220 square meters, now designated as Lot 4044-C-5-C of the proposed subdivision plan being a portion of Lot 4044-C LRC 379411 from the above-described parcel of land. Per Doc No. 92, Page No. 20, Book No. V, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Federico R. Huñamayor. LSDE: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late RAMON P. LIMBAUAN extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land situated at Brgy. Balud, Borongan, Eastern Samar containing an area of 16,426 square meters, more or less and heirs hereby CONFIRMED the said sale of the above-described property in favor to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF BORONGAN, EASTERN SAMAR. Per Doc No. 437, Page No. 69, Book No. XVI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty Celestino A. Cabato. LSDE: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FELICIDAD L. CHIQUILLO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Bank Deposit at Veterans Bank, Makati under Savings Account No. 0025339144100 with a balance of Php669,798.01 as of September 2019. Per Doc No. 156, Page No. 33, Book No. XXXIV, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Antonio C. Lopez, Jr. LSDE: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF ADOLPH H. FRIGILLANA

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ADOLPH H. FRIGILLANA, SR. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 16 properties particularly described as; 1) A parcel of land with an area of 40 square meters designated as Lot 20, Block 29 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12899 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01874; 2) A parcel of land with an area of 51 square meters designated as Lot 51, Block 29 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12930 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01821; 3) A parcel of land with an area of 40 square meters designated as Lot 69, Block 29 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12948 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01929; 4) A parcel of land with an area of 50 square meters designated as Lot 70, Block 29 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12949 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01928; 5) A parcel of land with an area of 47 square meters designated as Lot 75, Block 30 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-13028 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-02014; 6) A parcel of land with an area of 51 square meters designated as Lot 77, Block 30 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-13030 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-02015; 7) A parcel of land with an area of 375 square meters designated as Lot 2, Block 21 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12764 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01639; 8) A parcel of land with an area of 375 square meters designated as Lot 4, Block 28 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12067 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-06000501548; 9) A parcel of land with an area of 375 square meters designated as Lot 11, Block 28 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12874 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01555; 10) A parcel of land with an area of 375 square meters designated as Lot 12, Block 28 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12875 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01556; 11) A parcel of land with an area of 375 square meters designated as Lot 16, Block 28 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-12879 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01560; 12) A parcel of land with an area of 300 square meters designated as 3-M-1-D, Psd-08-028498-D, being a portion of Lot 3-M-1, Psd-08-024883-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. 116-2012000128 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-04449; 13) A parcel of land with an area of 236 square meters designated as Lot 23, Block 34 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-13177 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01530; 14) A parcel of land with an area of 236 square meters designated as Lot 22, Block 34 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-13176 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-01535; 15) A parcel of land with an area of 40 square meters designated as Lot 100, Block 30 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-13053 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-02052; 16) A parcel of land with an area of 50 square meters designated as Lot 101, Block 30 of the subdivision plan Psd-08-021950-D being a portion of Lot 3-U, Psd-08-015396-D situated at Brgy. Dalakil, Catarman, Northern Samar covered by TCT No. T-13054 and Tax Declaration of Real Property APR No. 2012-060005-02051. Per Doc No. 226, Page No. 47, Book No. XI, Series of 2020. Notary Public Atty. Albert Yruma. LSDE: August 8, 15 & 22, 2020

12 Leyte Samar Daily Express Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte R8-CC/MR/EV/PA-FC-2020-07-0205 Case No. VIII-2020-0205 Application for Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity and Modification of Route of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB service MAASIN BURGOS TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (MBTC), Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of FIFTY ONE (51) Certificate of Public Convenience namely: Case Nos. VIII-20144416, 2014-0962, 2016-0599, 2014-1950, 2014-1591, 2014-0158, 2014-3074, 20150035, 2014-0696, 2014-2504, 2014-3499, 2014-2633, 2017-0093, 2014-3020, 20141361, 2014-1539, 2014-2181, 2014-0698, 2014-3769, 2015-0121, 2014-2190, 20142299, 2014-4604, 2014-2161, 2014-1307, 2014-4085, 2016-0236, 2014-0884, 20141474, 2014-3546, 2015-0666, 2014-1839, 2014-0487, 2014-1974, 2014-1703, 20150759, 2014-0317, 2015-1188, 2014-1739, 2014-2501, 2015-1190, 2016-0280, 20160483, 2014-1874, 2014-1147, 2014-1998, 2015-0840, 2014-1920, 2014-2036, 20142023 and 2014-3069 to operate a FILCAB service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: MAASIN CITYPADRE BURGOS & VICE VERSA with the use of FIFTY TWO (52) unit/s for each Certificate which Certificates are valid and subsisting until March 6, 2020, respectively. In the present application, applicantCooperative request authority for Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity and Modification of Route for the said certificates using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, th Regional Director, this 30 day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Branches 6, 7, 8, 9, 34, 43, 44, 45 & 46 Bulwagan ng Katarungan Tacloban City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF OF LEYTE HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (HDMF) (PAG-IBIG), Mortgagee/s, -versusMARIA KATRINA A. ARANETA Married to ALLISON JAKE L. ARANETA Mortgagor/s, EJF No. 4215 For: EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE/PERSONAL PROPERTY MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 x- - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended, executed by MARIA KATRINA A. ARANETA, of legal age, Filipino, married to Allison Jake L. Araneta, with postal address at Lot 11, Block 13,

NOTICES

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte R8-CN-PB-2020-07-0223 Ref. Case No. VIII-2016-0528 Application for Change Name of Applicant of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB service MARTIN D. ABARRATIGUE-Old Party Applicant MR CLEMACOR TRANSIT CORPORATION -New Party Applicant, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant-vendor request authority for the approval of Change Name of Applicant from MARTIN D. ABARRATIGUE to MR CLEMACOR TRANSIT CORPORATION of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: CATBALOGAN CITY-TACLOBAN CITY-BILIRAN-CAIBIRANCULABA & VICE VERSA with the of ONE (1) unit/s, which Certificate is valid and subsisting until JUNE 21, 2022. In the present application, applicant request authority for Change Name of Applicant of the said certificate using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 29TH day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte R8-CC-PB-2020-07-0221 Case No. VIII-2020-0221 Application for Consolidation of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB service MR CLEMACOR TRANSIT CORPORATION, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of TWO (2) Certificate of Public Convenience namely: Case Nos. VIII-2016-0221 and 2016-0530 to operate a PUB service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: TACLOBAN CITY-CALBAYOG CITY & VICE VERSA with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s for each Certificate which Certificates are valid and subsisting until July 25, 2021, respectively. In the present application, applicantCooperative request authority for Consolidation of Cases for the said certificates using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on

Lolita Homes, Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte, in favor of HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAG-IBIG FUND), with principal office at Room 3520, 35th Floor, Petron Mega Plaza Building, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, to satisfy the mortgage, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 1, 2019 amounted to THREE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND THIRTY NINE PESOS & 50/100 (P306,039.590) in Philippine Currency, including interest and penalty charges, but excluding additional interest and penalty charges until fully paid, expenses of collection, 10% of the total indebtedness as Attorney’s Fees, plus expense of the Foreclosure, Sheriff’s lawful fees, and Expenses for conducting the PUBLIC AUCTION SALE thereof, the UNDERSIGNED EXECUTING SHERIFF WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION on August 18, 2020 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at entrance lobby at Regional Trial Court, Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City, to the highest bidder for cash and in Philippine Currency, the following properties with all its improvements, if any to wit: TCT No. TP-23143 Lot 11, Block 13, Psd-08-017384-D A PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED AS LOT 11, BLOCK 13 OF THE SUBDIVISION of PSD-08-017384-D, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 9731, CAD. 407, SITUATED IN BRGY. GUINDAPUNAN,

AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional th Director, this 29 day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

MUNICIPALITY OF PALO, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, ISLAND OF LEYTE. BOUNDED ON THE NW., ALONG LINE 1-2 BY LOT 12, BLOCK 13 OF THIS SUBDIVISION; ON THE NE., ALONG LINE 2-3 BY LOT 26, BLOCK 13; ON THE SE., ALONG LINE 3-4 BY LOT 10, BLOCK 13; ON THE SW., ALONG LINE 4-1 BY ROAD LOT 14 (6.50 M. WIDE) ALL OF THIS SUBDIVISION. CONTAINING AN AREA OF FORTY FIVE (45) SQUARE METERS. “Including the house/ building(s) and other improvements now erected or hereafter maybe erected upon.” PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AND BUYERS MAY INVESTIGATE FOR THEMSELVES THE TITLE AND ENCUMBRANCES, HEREIN ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTIES IF ANY THERE BE. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on August 25, 2020. Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. July 9, 2020. FOR THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF

(Sgd.) NEIL FLORO J. LOPEGA Sheriff IV RTC-OCC, Tacloban City

LSDE: July 25, August 1 & 8, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte R8-CC-PB-2020-07-0220 Case No. VIII-2020-0220 Application for Consolidation of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB service MR CLEMACOR TRANSIT CORPORATION, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of TWO (2) Certificate of Public Convenience namely: Case Nos. VIII-2016-0618 and 2016-0529 to operate a PUB service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: TACLOBAN CITY-CATBALOGAN CITY & VICE VERSA with the use of TWO (2) unit/s for each Certificate which Certificates are valid and subsisting until June 17, 2024, respectively. In the present application, applicantCooperative request authority for Consolidation of Cases for the said certificates using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional th Director, this 29 day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 8th Judicial Region Branch 8 Bulwagan Ng Katarungan Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK Petitioner/Mortgagee, -versusSPS. ROY LOUIE L. PULGA AND FARAH CAIRO-PULGA, Respondent/Mortgagor EJF NO. 4251 FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE under Act 3135 as amended BY ACT 4118 x- - - - - - - -- x SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER ACT 3135 AS AMENDED

Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for sale under act 3135, as Amended filed by Philippine Savings Bank with principal office address at PSBANK Center, 777 Paseo de Roxas corner Sedeno Street, Makati City, against SPS. ROY LOUIE L. PULGA AND FARAH CAIRO-PULGA, with postal address at No. 215, Paterno, Tacloban City, Leyte, and collateral address at Lot 5, Block 12, Brgy. Campetic, Palo, Leyte to satisfy the Mortgage indebtedness which as of October 16, 2019, amounted to ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTYEIGHT PESOS & 02/100 (Php1,697,888.02), Philippine Currency, including Penalties, Charges, Attorney’s Fees, expenses of the Foreclosure, Sheriff’s Lawful Fees, and expenses for conducting the PULIC AUCTION SALE, thereof, the UNDERSIGNED EXECUTING SHERIFF WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION on September 9, 2020 at 9:00 in the morning or soon thereafter, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, Magsaysay

Saturday, August 08, 2020 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte

R8-CN-PB-2020-07-0222 Ref. Case No. VIII-2014-0085 Application for Change Name of Applicant of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB service MARTIN D. ABARRATIGUE-Old Party Applicant MR CLEMACOR TRANSIT CORPORATION -New Party Applicant, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant-vendor request authority for the approval of Change Name of Applicant from MARTIN D. ABARRATIGUE to MR CLEMACOR TRANSIT CORPORATION of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: TACLOBAN CITY-CATBALOGAN CITY-ALLENCATARMAN-RAWIS & VICE VERSA with the of FOUR (4) unit/s, which Certificate is valid and subsisting until APRIL 2, 2024. In the present application, applicant request authority for Change Name of Applicant of the said certificate using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional TH Director, this 29 day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

Blvd., Tacloban City, to the highest bidder for Cash and in Philippine Currency, the following Real Properties/Personal Properties, with all the improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. TP-25128 A parcel of land designated as lot 5, block 12, Pcs08-001252-D, being a consolidation of lots 1-A-2-B-3, 1-A-2-B-4 and 1-A-2-B-6, Psd-08-014155-D and lots 10559, 9948, 9949, 10705, 10706, 10707 and 10601, Cad. 407-D, Palo Cadastre, situated in Barangay Campetic, Municipality of Palo, Province of Leyte, Island of Leyte. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2-3 by Road lot 3 (10.00 m. wide), on the SW., along line 3-4 by lot 6, block 12; on the NW., along line 4-5 by lot 22, block 12; along line 5-6 by lot 23, block 12; on the NE., along line 6-1 by lot 4, block 12, all of this subdivision, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN (119) square meters, more or less. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AND BUYERS MAY INVESTIGATE FOR THEMSELVES THE TITLE AND ENCUMBRANCES, HEREIN ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTIES IF ANY THERE BE. All sealed bid must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on said date, it shall be held on September 16, 2020 on the same time and place without further notice. Tacloban City, August 03, 2020. FOR THE CLERK OF COURT & EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF

(Sgd.) LUDY C. MARMITA SHERIFF

PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK PSBANK Center 777 Paseo de Roxas cor. Sedeno St., Makati City SPS. ROY LOUIE L. PULGA AND FARAH CAIRO PULGA No. 215, Paterno Tacloban City LSDE: August 8, 15 & 22, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte R8-EV/PA-TH-2020-07-20150581 Case No. VIII-2015-0581 Application for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH service CARLOS C. SABINO JR., Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant is a grantee of a Reconstituted Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: FROM ORMOC CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION VIII” with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s which Certificate is valid and subsisting until AUGUST 20, 2020. In the present application, applicant request authority for extension of validity of the said certificate using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 28TH day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte R8-CC/EV/PA-UV-2020-07-0224 Case No. VIII-2020-0224 Application for Consolidation with Extension of Validity of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a UV EXPRESS service LEYTE SOUTH TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of SEVEN (7) Certificate of Public Convenience namely: Case Nos. VIII-2014-0043, 2014-4642, 2014-2804, 20160076, 2014-4706, 2018-0031 and 2015-1105 to operate a UV EXPRESS service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: MAASIN CITYTACLOBAN CITY VIA BAYBAY CITY & VICE VERSA with the use of EIGHT (8) unit/s for each Certificate which Certificates are valid and subsisting until April 17, 2020, respectively. In the present application, applicant-Cooperative request authority for Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity for the said certificates using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 3RD day of AUGUST, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. VIII Palo, Leyte R8-CC-PB-2020-07-0229 Case No. VIII-2020-0229 Application for Consolidation of Cases of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB service MR CLEMACOR TRANSIT CORPORATION, Applicant/s x- - - - - - - - - - - - -x NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant-Cooperative is a grantee of THREE (3) Certificate of Public Convenience namely: Case Nos. VIII-2016-0583, 2016-0603 and 2016-0699 to operate a PUB service for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route: TACLOBAN CITY-CATBALOGAN CITY-CALBAYOG CITYCATARMAN VIA ALLEN & VICE VERSA with the use of SIX (6) unit/s for each Certificate which Certificates are valid and subsisting until February 7, 2022, respectively. In the present application, applicant-Cooperative request authority for Consolidation of Cases for the said certificates using the same number of unit/s. NOTICE is hereby given that this application will be heard by this Board on AUGUST 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at its office of the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date, applicant/s shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS the Honorable GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO, Regional Director, this 30TH day of JULY, 2020. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Regional Director

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Liceo del Verbo Divino, Former Law Building Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

CARPER LAD Form N0. 51 (Revised Carp-LAD Form N0. 51)

CARPER LAD Form N0. 51 (Revised Carp-LAD Form N0. 51) Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Liceo del Verbo Divino, Former Law Building Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

NOTICE OF LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITION

April 3, 2020

May 26, 2020

MANUEL PADOGA married to PAULA A. PADOGA Brgy. Mahait, Calubian, Leyte

CIRIACO BANTANOS Binongtoan, Alang-alang, Leyte

Sir/Madam

On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Valuation (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN PESOS AND 15/100 (Php 147,787.15) covering 2.2700 hectares, including improvements thereon, if any.

On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Valuation (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN PESOS AND 50/100 (Php 38,517.50) covering 1.2318 hectares, including improvements thereon, if any.

We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the said amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submission of all documents required by LBP on the release of claims.

Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon receipt of this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office.

In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address at DAR Regional Office Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceedings on the matter. In the event that you subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing valuation guidelines, you should manifest in writing with respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court.

The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP and the concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines.

Very truly yours,

(Sgd.) RENATO G. BADILLA, MPMRD Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer II

ATTACHMENTS: CARPER LAD Form No. 50 (Memorandum of Valuation) with Land Valuation Worksheet CARPER LAD Form No. 53 (LO’s Reply to NLVA)

Copy Distribution: Original Duplicate Triplicate Quadruplicate - DARMO

- LO - LBP - DARPO

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Liceo del Verbo Divino, Former Law Building Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

CARPER LAD Form N0. 51 (Revised Carp-LAD Form N0. 51)

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Liceo del Verbo Divino, Former Law Building Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

NOTICE OF LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITION

ANASTACIO GOSELA married to GREGORIA ISRAEL Zone 4, Poblacion Baybay City Sir/Madam

Sir/Madam This refers to your agricultural land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6657, as amended by R.A. No. 9700, particularly described as follows: OCT/TCT No. : OCT-P-8717 TD No. : 05-01024-00031 Lot No. : 5768-B, D & E Approved Survey No. : Psd-08-041200 (AR) Area per OCT/TCT/TD No. (has) : 1.5214 has. Area acquired per ASP : 1.1268 has. Location : Brgy. Cadac-an, Abuyog, Leyte Please be informed that out of the total area indicated in the aforesaid title of Tax Declaration an area of 1.1268 hectares is subject to immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under ( )Voluntary Offer to Sell ( x )Compulsory Acquisition. On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Valuation (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to NINETY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN PESOS AND 16/100 (Php 90,797.16) covering 1.1268 hectares, including improvements thereon, if any. We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the said amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submission of all documents required by LBP on the release of claims. Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon receipt of this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office. In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address at DAR Regional Office Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceedings on the matter. In the event that you subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing valuation guidelines, you should manifest in writing with respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court. The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP and the concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines. Very truly yours, August 3, 2020

This refers to your agricultural land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6657, as amended by R.A. No. 9700, particularly described as follows: OCT/TCT No. : TCT-T-5230 TD No. : 07-0079-00309 Lot No. : 7152-C & D Approved Survey No. : Psd-08-042273 (AR) Area per OCT/TCT/TD No. (has) : 2.0748 has. Area acquired per ASP : 1.3443 has. Location : Brgy. Patag, Baybay City Please be informed that out of the total area indicated in the aforesaid title of Tax Declaration an area of 1.3443 hectares is subject to immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under ( )Voluntary Offer to Sell ( x )Compulsory Acquisition. On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Valuation (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to NINETY ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE PESOS AND 28/100 (Php 91,425.28) covering 1.3443 hectares, including improvements thereon, if any. We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the said amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submission of all documents required by LBP on the release of claims. Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon receipt of this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office. In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address at DAR Regional Office Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceedings on the matter. In the event that you subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing valuation guidelines, you should manifest in writing with respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court. The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP and the concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) RENATO G. BADILLA, MPMRD Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II

ATTACHMENTS: CARPER LAD Form No. 50 (Memorandum of Valuation) with Land Valuation Worksheet CARPER LAD Form No. 53 (LO’s Reply to NLVA)

Copy Distribution: Original Duplicate Triplicate Quadruplicate - DARMO

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CARPER LAD Form N0. 51 (Revised Carp-LAD Form N0. 51)

NOTICE OF LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITION

FELIPA DE VEYRA c/o Gabina de Veyra Galbines Brgy. Salvacion, Kapatagan Lanao del Norte

(Sgd.) RENATO G. BADILLA, MPMRD Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II

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August 3, 2020

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...from Page 1 I told them not to touch it and instead report it authorities,” the 33-year old businessman said. He said the item should be turn over to proper authorities for them to conduct investigation to really determine on the wreckage found on the shore. On Thursday (August 6), local police together with personnel from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and local police came to the area to inspect the debris. There was no illegal contraband found by the PDEA while the CAAP has not yet determine if the debris was from an airplane or from what part of an aircraft. CAAP regional office based in the city has yet to issue a statement on this matter. But Lira said that the debris was heavy as it took about 10 men to flip it over as he estimated that it could be around over 100 kilo-

grams in weight and 3 x 4 meters in width. Some Chinese or Japanese characters were seen on the debris, he added. Meanwhile, another similar debris was also in the waters in Brgy. Taytay, Guiuan, report reaching the regional headquarters of the Philippine National Police, said. The said debris was found floating last July 27 by Nicanor Gagarin, 46 and resident of said village. The item was said to have been secured by the Guiuan police.

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government’s goals towards peace that everyone aspires. He also recognized the support of the various sectors, as one reason for the success of his work. Among the guests of the ceremony was Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez. (ELVIE ROMAN ROA)

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hide his disappointment as they logged their first COVID-19 case. At one point of his announcement, Boco mentioned of ‘Hatid Sundo’ program as ‘Hatid COVID-19.’ Their first COVID-19 case, he said, returned to their town last July 21 under the Hatid Sundo program and was suffering from fever. His swab result turned to be positive and is now at the ProRepublic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Liceo del Verbo Divino, Former Law Building Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City

vincial Hospital based in Borongan City. “He just returned here without any confirmation from the local government unit,” he said. Still, they welcome the 29-year old man, he said. Hatid Sundo is a program of the national government providing free transportation of LSIs for them to return to their respective provinces. The return of LSIs to the region has been attributed of its increasing number of COVID-19 cases. CARPER LAD Form N0. 51 (Revised Carp-LAD Form N0. 51)

NOTICE OF LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITION REGINA DY Maitum Baybay, City Sir/Madam This refers to your agricultural land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6657, as amended by R.A. No. 9700, particularly described as follows: OCT/TCT No. : TCT-T-7157 TD No. : 07-0066-00272 Lot No. : 6333-A Approved Survey No. : Psd-08-041202 (AR) Area per OCT/TCT/TD No. (has) : 1.5353 has. Area acquired per ASP : 1.3808 has. Location : Brgy. Maitum, Baybay City Please be informed that out of the total area indicated in the aforesaid title of Tax Declaration an area of 1.3808 hectares is subject to immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under ( )Voluntary Offer to Sell ( x )Compulsory Acquisition. On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Valuation (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX PESOS AND 78/100 (Php 115,876.78) covering 1.3808 hectares, including improvements thereon, if any. We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the said amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submission of all documents required by LBP on the release of claims. Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon receipt of this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office. In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address at DAR Regional Office Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceedings on the matter. In the event that you subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing valuation guidelines, you should manifest in writing with respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court. The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP and the concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) RENATO G. BADILLA, MPMRD Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II ATTACHMENTS: CARPER LAD Form No. 50 (Memorandum of Valuation) with Land Valuation Worksheet CARPER LAD Form No. 53 (LO’s Reply to NLVA) Copy Distribution: Original Duplicate Triplicate Quadruplicate - DARMO

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DPWH Eastern Samar turns over ‘We Heal as One' center to Borongan city government BORONGAN CITYThe Department of Public Works and Highways Eastern Samar District Engineering Office has recently turned over the newly-constructed quarantine facility in Songco, Borongan City. DPWH Eastern Samar Project Engineer Ismael Menzon Jr. said that City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda signed the acceptance letter of the mentioned project which commenced the turn-over of the project to the Borongan city government. District Engineer Manolo A. Rojas said in an interview that the LGU Borongan has now the full control,

management and maintenance of the WE HEAL AS ONE CENTER. “I am thankful to Mayor Agda for a good partnership in the realization of this project. I am hopeful that this quarantine facility will help Borongan and Eastern Samar in our fight against this COVID-19 pandemic. And this might provide a comfortable place for isolation to our future COVID-19 patients,” added DE Rojas. The turn-over was held last July 14 of this year. In addition, two representatives from Tingog party-list visited the site on July 15, 2020 to conduct an

ocular inspection to the condition of the facility and they expressed their satisfaction for the final output and fast construction of the said project. Tingog party-list also took a big part in putting up the fund for the said quarantine facility. After the successful construction of the WE HEAL AS ONE CENTER, the Department of Public Works and Highways is planning to request more quarantine facilities to be installed in different municipalities in Eastern Samar. (PR)

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some of their tourism sites only allow their local community to initially visit their sites,” Tiopes said. The tourism industry has been one, if not the most affected industries when COVID-19 struck, according to the tourism official. “The need to follow health and safety protocols remain paramount, however, we also have to nurture back our economy - open up businesses, resume the operation of tourism sites, bring back jobs, continue the livelihood that were temporarily stopped as a result of impositions made to put to a minimum the spread of the virus,” Tiopes added.

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viders and guests,” she said. For their first assessment, Tiopes and her team visited Calbayog City sites in collaboration with the Calbayog City Tourism Office to see how their health and safety manual is adopted and implemented by the local government unit (LGU). “One challenge we have faced though is the level of willingness of our target tourists to travel again at this time. That is why we will initially target local tourists - Eastern Visayans traveling around Eastern Visayas. However, for now, many of our LGUs who have already opened up

(RONALD O. REYES)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ANTONIO VELOSO AND LEOPOLDA MANTUA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 8225 situated at Barrio Caridad, Baybay, Leyte containing an area of 954 square meters under TCT No. T-16073 and heirs hereby transfer a portion of 743 square meters by way of donation unto MARIA PAZ M. VELOSO from the above-described parcel of land. Per Doc No. 412, Page No. 80, Book No. II, Series of 2014. Notary Public Atty. Jose Renante R. Terre.

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that SIBINIANA P. REAS heir of the late Mariano Reas executed an affidavit of SELF-ADJUDICATION over a parcel of land, situated at Brgy. Victory, Abuyog, Leyte, covered by Tax Dec No. 08-01009-00325, containing an area of 148.81 square meters. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of MARJORIE N. ALI, married to Rodney Stephen Ali as vendee for the above-described parcel of land together with all the improvements found thereon; per Doc No. 181, Page No. 98, Book No. LVII, Series of 2019 of Notary Public Atty. Joy Estolano Cerro. CPA. LSDE: August 8, 15 & 22, 2020

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...from Page 3 Northern Samar board member Florencio Batula Jr.; Tanauan Mayor Pelagio Tecson Jr.; Office of Civil Defense; Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tacloban-Leyte; and Dominador Aguirre Jr., president of the Eastern Visayas State University, among others. Vice Gov.Loreto, in his message, said that with the fast-changing times, he hopes that the police force will remain to become relevant especially now that the country is facing health crisis brought by the corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19) pandemic. PGen. Archie Gamboa, through a simultaneous live video message to all regional police offices in the country, said that this year’s celebration focuses on the mandate and resiliency of the PNP at the time of pandemic. “The COVID-19 crisis is already having and will continue to have devastating consequences for individuals and communities within our country and across the globe, which must not be underestimated. At the same time, the crisis also provides a critical opportunity for us to learn more about the essential principles underpinning large-scale transformative change and innovative solutions to survive the said pandemic. Together as a team, we will win this war,” Gamboa said. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)

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Calbayog City to slowly reopen its top three tourist destinations TACLOBAN CITYThe city government of Calbayog will re-open to public its tourist destinations once the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are completed its study on new carrying capacities of their sites. This was disclosed by its tourism officer, Ronald Ricafort Jr., who added that they asked the DENR to study the new carrying capacities of their top three most visited destinations. These are the Calbayog Zip Line and Malajog Ridge Nature Park, Bangon Falls, and the Tarangban Falls. These destinations were closed by the city government in March 15 due to corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) problem. The zipline is located in the vicinity of Malajog Beach, one of

The impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is so wide ranging that even the tourism industry was among the heavily affected. But the Department of Tourism with its partners have agreed to slowly reopen the region’s tourism industry. Photo shows the decades-old parola located in Marabut, Samar which was identified as one of the region’s potential tourism draws. (ROEL T. AMAZONA) the famous beaches in the city because of its calm clean blue water and black sand. The city government developed the place into a park in 2015 by

Pedal-operated hygiene facilities for the safety of the leaners, teachers, and the community BY: ROSENDA H. VILLAMOR ALANGALANG, Leyte– The primary concern of the Department of Education (DepEd) in this time of pandemic is the welfare of learners, teachers, and the community as well. Its aim is to make learning possible despite the public health situation and the safety of both the internal and external stakeholders. One way to achieve the aim of ensuring health and

Implementation of SBMWINS (School Based Management-WASH in School) Program. This memorandum is in compliance with DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2016 about the Policy Guidelines for the Comprehensive WASH

safety of individuals who will be entering the school premises is to encourage the school leaders and teachers for the provision of improvised handwashing facility to be placed near the entrance gate. And it was confirmed last July 28 by the District Nurse, Mrs. Janet N. Prudente, that 100% of the schools in Alangalang I District already have the improvised hygiene facilities. This is also an answer to the Division Memorandum No. 228, s. 2020, dated April 24, 2020, and signed by Dr. Manuel P. Albaño, the Schools Division Superintendent, which is about the Comprehensive

in school (WinS) Program for the promotion of correct hygiene and sanitation practices among school children and set the students for clean environment and school to keep learners safe and healthy. As stated by DepEd Secretary Leonor M. Briones, in her official statement dated June 8, 2020, “We are updating our policies, realigning our finances, and collaborating with our partners so that our goals of providing quality education and protecting the safety and health of our constituents will be achieved.” (Note: The author is the teacher-in-charge of Tinaisan Elementary School, Alangalang, Leyte)

constructing a concrete trail to make it easy for guests to trek to the ridge where they can have a breathtaking view and see wild plants, rare birds, really preserved nature. Bangon and Tarangban Falls located in Barangay Tinaplacan are the other two most visited tourist attractions in the city due to their

rapid waters. “We are looking at mid- August to open the falls and zipline,” Ricafort said. He added that aside from the DENR, they will also base their decision to reopen their tourist destinations on the recommendation and result of the assessment conducted by the

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maintenance and repairs of schools as it prepares for the coming school year. On Monday, August 3, 2020, Mayor Romualdez, along with City Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Mariza S. Magan led the distribution to the heads of the 64 elementary and high schools of the city division. This is the second time that the local government extended the much-needed aid to city schools. Last January, the city government also handed cash aids to the public schools for the repair and rehabilitation of facilities affected by Typhoon ‘Ursula’. Meantime, amidst the coronavirus scare, some 61,157 students (as compared to last year’s 72,293) have enrolled for the new school year

Television sets for instruction

BY: ROGER C. MELO

Guingauan Elementary School (GES) is one of the complete elementary schools in Tabontabon District, Tabontabon, Leyte. L a s t school year, we had a total enrolment of 136 from Kindergarten up to Grade VI. In as much as we, the teaching force of GES, would like to give quality education to our pupils, we cannot do otherwise because of limited resources. We know for a fact that nowadays we have to compete with the fast changing world. Children are expose to different gadgets and social media apps. With this, we have to make some innovations to improve and aid our teaching styles / techniques so that children would enjoy going to school and be more interested to learn. In connection with this, we, including the PTA officers and parents of GES, decided to come up with a fundraising in the form of a popularity contest. Whoever will get the highest amount of money or funds among the boys and girls will be declared as the

King and Queen of Hearts 2020. Each grade level will

have two candidates, one girl and one boy. This two will be their representatives. The first canvassing was held last December 20, 2019 and the second canvassing was held last February 3, 2020. The Coronation Day was held last February 14, 2020. The total amount that was raised during this fundraising campaign was about P42,000. With this, three days after the last canvassing, we were able to purchase 8 sets of 32 inches flat screen television sets. Now, these television sets were already installed in every classroom of GES, ready for the face- to-face instruction this coming January 2021.xxx (Note: The author is the head teacher I of the Guingauan Elementary School, Tabontabon, Leyte)

regional office of the Department of Tourism (DOT). Last July 30, DOT8 Regional Director Karena Rosa Tiopes, together with her staff and some

media personalities visited Calbayog City to assess the Calbayog Zip Line and Malajog Ridge Nature Park and the Tarangban Falls.

rate in Region 8, according to Magan. The City Division will utilize multiple learning modalities; through self-learning modules

and online/virtual classes as to alternative to face-to-face learning.

(ROEL T. AMAZONA)

(K.NAPALA, TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE)

San Sotero Elementary School BY: LORETA T. GODENO, D.M. San Sotero Elementary School, District of Javier, Leyte is a hilly land school with total land area of 10,000 square meters. It is a mono-grade school and has a population of 140 pupils of 8 teachers, each handling one class and a dedicated school head. It has 10 classrooms which newly-repaired and one building as school head’s office. All of these, the teachers, school head, the building, the land and the pupils make their way as parts of the plan. In terms of socio-economic status, majority of the learners belong to families whose means of livelihood of parents depend mostly on coconut and rice farming. With the increase of price commodities in the market at present, most of the fam-

ilies could hardly afford to send their children to high school especially when the price of copra and rice goes down and also the loss of abaca plants on their farm. There are times that some of the elementary school children are absent in school as they prefer to help their parents do the house hold chores, help their parents in the farm during harvest time and some do labor for money. As a result, some of the children report to classes irregularly. With this condition, low academic performance is observed at the end of the school year. With the collaboration and continuous support of the school PTA (Parents-Teachers Association) and local government unit to implement the DepEd (Department of Education)

22 Leyte Samar Daily Express

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151 new ‘Matikas' privates reinforce E. Visayas CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City – The 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army produced another 151 new soldiers during the closing ceremony of Candidate Soldier Course ‘Matikas’ Class 633 - 2020 at the 8ID Grandstand on August 4, 2020. The ceremony was graced by Lord Byron P. Torrecarion, Regional Director, Office of the Civil Defense, Regional Office VIII, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker who also led the ceremonial entrustment of firearms together with senior military officers and partner stakeholders. Out of the 190 original strength of the class, only 151 successfully hurdled the six months rigorous training. Graduating from the course is not a piece of cake as new soldiers were properly nurtured with the basic skills and knowledge of soldiery in order

to develop their character worthy to become members of the Armed Forces. Among them, 102 were from Samar, 37 from Leyte, six from Mindanao, two from Luzon, two from Cebu, one from Iloilo, and one from Negros Occidental. Sixty of them were college graduates, 40 were college undergraduates and 51 were high school graduates with skills training from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The newly enlisted privates will provide a

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much-needed boost in the fight against the CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) in Eastern Visayas who have been disturbing the peace and development of the region. Director Torrecarion said that the hardships experienced by the soldiers while training have molded them to become responsible and professional soldiers of the people. “You are now Stormtroopers, as such more people will look to you for strength, support, and solution to their problems. And those behind you are the ones who cannot defend themselves. They are your families, they are the weak and the oppressed. They are your neighbors and your friends, they are the Filipino people.” Major General Pio Q. Diñoso III PA, Commander, 8ID, extended his profound congratulations to the proud parents who have given their allout support and entrusted their sons to 8ID. “Sa mga magulang, kapamilya at mga kaibigan na nanunuod ngayon sa kani-kaniyang bahay, hin-

di niyo man masasaksihan ng personal ang ating mga bagong sundalo, sinisigurado ko sa inyo na ang inyong anak o kapatid ay isa nang malakas, matikas at magiting na lalaki na may direksyon sa buhay. Maraming salamat at ipinagkatiwala ninyo sila sa amin at nawa’y patuloy ninyo silang gabayan at suportahan dito sa pinili nilang propesyon at makapagsilbi sa bayan. Kayo mismo bilang kanilang kapamilya ang katuwang namin sa pagsusulong ng mga programa ng Hukbong Katihan para sa pagkamit ng ating minimithing kapayapaan tungo sa matiwasay at maunlad na komunidad.” He also stressed to the new soldiers that their enlistment in the AFP is now the beginning of their true service to the government. “Remember to always strive to become stronger, smarter and better Stormtroopers. Mabuhay ang Candidate Soldier Course ‘Matikas’ Class 633-2020! Mabuhay ang Team 8ID! Mabuhay tayong lahat!” (PR)

Saturday, August 08, 2020

The Ulhay Eastern Samar during the COVID-19 pandemic BY: JOSEPH S. RINOS, D.M. The Ulhay Elementary School, District of Javier, Leyte is a hilly land school with total land area of 600 square meters. It is a mono-grade school and has a population of 154 pupils with eight teachers, each handling one class and a dedicated School Head. It has 10 classrooms which newly-repaired and one building as school head’s office. All of these, the teachers, school head, the building, the land and the pupils make their way as parts of the plan. In terms of socio-economic status, majority of the learners belong to families whose means of livelihood of parents depend mostly on coconut and rice farming. With the increase of price commodities in the market at present, most of the families could hardly afford to send their children to high school especially when the price of copra and rice goes down and also the loss of abaca plants on their farm. There are times that some of the elementary school children are absent in school, they prefer to help their parents do the house hold chores, help their parents in the farm during harvest time and some do labor for money. As a result, some of the children report to classes irregularly. With this condition, low academic performance is observed at the end of the school year. With the collaboration and continuous support of the school Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) and the local government unit to implement the Department of Education (DepEd)

programs and projects, the school is able to achieve a very satisfactory result in line with the school-based management. Through the active leadership of the PTA president, problems of the school are being discussed and solutions are identified to address the underlying needs of the pupils to improve performance and learning outcomes. On the other hand, the LGU immediately acts on all requests of the School Head for school improvement and priorities are given emphasis. This active involvement of the PTA and other stakeholders manifest a strong partnership with the school to attain our Vision, Mission and Core Values. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ulhay Elementary School together with the stakeholders was able to put three portable hand washing, maintain the cleanliness of the surrounding, purchase sanitizer, alcohol and sanitize the whole school. Barangay chairman Nilo Moreno and his family donated three gallons of alcohol. Chairman Moreno suggested the strict implementation of face mask wearing in school premises or in the whole village. At the same time, all teachers, parents of Ulhay Elementary School go handin-hand for the prevention of COVID-19. (Note: The author is the teacher-in-charge of the Ulhay Elementary School, Javier II District, Javier, Leyte)