Palawan News [Newspaper Volume 5 Issue 188 | 8 pages | June 24 - 30, 2019]

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PPCPO INTENSIFIES

CURFEW DRIVE ON MINORS

By Gillian Faye Ibañez

Reporter

To address concerns about criminality involving the youth, the Puerto Princesa City Police Office (PPCPO) conducted on Friday night a city-wide Synchronized Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO).

The SACLEO focuses on the enforcement of ordinances and regulations imposing a 10p.m. curfew for minors.

“Matagal na nating ini-implement ‘yan.

Kagabi nagkaroon ng magandang resulta.

It was participated not only by the PPCPO but also by the local government and most especially the City Anti-Crime Task Force (ACTF) led by CIO Richard Ligad,” P/Col. Marion Balonglong, city police director, told Palawan News on Saturday.

The joint operation was conducted with personnel from the ACTF, City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) and barangay officials.

Balolong said these operations to implement the curfew on minors will help prevent criminality involving the youth.

PPCPO intensifies implementation of curfew hours among the youth (Photo Courtesy of Allan Alleda)

One Palawan petitions SC to nullify law creating 3 provinces

By Gillian Faye Ibañez Reporter

A petition to nullify Republic Act 11259 creating three Palawan provinces was filed Wednesday morning before the Supreme Court (SC) by the One Palawan (OP) and Save Palawan Movement (SPM).

Petitioners Cynthia Del Rosario, Federico Virgo Jr., Renato Baladad, Beatriz Dioso, Corazon Davila,

Loreta Alsa, Hiya Hassan, and John Vincent Colili claimed that RA 11259 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte is “unconstitutional”.

Atty. Grizelda Mayo-Anda, one of the two groups’ convenors, told Palawan News in an interview that their main aim is for the Act to be declared “null and void”, but said they have no control over the “justice system”.

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Mt. Mantalingahan protected landscape City gov’t files class suit marks 10 years with festival event vs. PALECO over power outages

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF PALAWAN AND PUERTO PRINCESA CITY Fourth Judicial Region BRANCH 47 IN RE: PETITION FOR ADOPTION SPL. PROC. NO. 2477 OF ROMANO HOMO MABAN, SPS. NESTOR A. TIMBTANCAYA AND NORA I. HOMO-TIMBANCAYA Petitioners. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x

City Council cites outgoing officials

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By Gillian Faye Ibañez Reporter

Four outgoing officials were awarded citations by the city government during the 146th and last regular session of the City Council.

Receiving commendations through four separate resolutions were 3rd Palawan Legislative District House Rep. Gil Acosta Sr., Vice Mayor Luis Marcaida III, and councilors Modesto Rodriguez II and Rolando Amurao.

In the Sanggunian Draft Resolution (SDR) No. 502-2019, the City Council cited Acosta “for his tireless, heartfelt, and selfless service as the Representative for the Third Legislative District of Palawan in the 17th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines”.

Atty. Philip Jerome Hilario, secretary to the City Council, said that as a legislator, Acosta established the scholarship program for the underprivileged tertiary students in Puerto Princesa, the city library and socialized housing projects, the Salamat Mabuhay Project (SMP) that grants benefits to the retired officials of the provincial government, and led the passage of the plastic ban all over Palawan.

Marcaida was cited through SDR No. 503-2019 for his exemplary performance as the city vice mayor and presiding officer of the 15th City Council.

Hilario said Marcaida authored 40 ordinances and 668 resolutions during his stay as a member of 15th City Council.

Marcaida was also commended for his 27 consecutive years in government service.

Marcaida, in an emotional speech, thanked his family, the other councilors, his office staff, the media, former provincial governor Joel Reyes, and Puerto Princesa City mayor Edward Hagedorn, whom he claimed stood by his side during the toughest times in his career.

“Today, I stand before you, knowing the fact and bearing in mind that this will be my last attendance in the session or in the regular session at least of the 15th Sangguniang Panlungsod.

I will miss the Sangguniang Panlungsod. To all the friends, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Especially to the people of Puerto Princesa for all the support, maraming-maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat,” Marcaida said.

He added that his stay in the public service taught him to be “brave, humble, to value teamwork, and to believe in himself and be a better person”.

After losing in the 2013 elections, he said he is not discounting the possibility of running again for an elective position in the next election.

The contributions of Rodriguez were also recognized through SDR No. 504-2019.

Rodriguez served as a city councilor from July 1, 2010-July 30, 2019 where he chaired the Committees on Appropriations, People and Organizations and Non-Government Office (NGO) Affairs, and Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (EPNR).

“This is not yet my retirement, this is only a temporary stop of being a member of this city council. I might only transfer to another building or office, hindi pa rin po ako sigurado. When my retirement becomes permanent, that is the time that I am going to deliver my farewell speech. The blood that is running in my veins, the blood of being a public servant shall continue forever,” Rodriguez said.

He is undefeated as a city councilor for three terms.

Amurao who chaired two of the most controversial committees, the Committee on Transportation and Games and Amusement, was also cited for authoring 17 ordinances and 41 resolutions.

Amurao lost his reelection bid to the City Council in the recent polls.

He, however, did not make any speech despite the prodding of his fellow councilors.

However, there are no appropriate provisions under the city’s environmental code that can be applied or imposed in the case of WTEI, he said.

“Our office issued a notice of violation and also issued a cease and desist order. Ang problem natin is when we referred [the matter] to our city environmental code, which is supposedly source ng ating lokal na batas… to siguro… to penalize or fine and pulisin natin ‘yong mga in violation of the law, we did not find any provision we can apply to come up with a penalty against WTEI. Wala talaga kaming makita,” he added.

He explained further that the DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) issued WTEI a certificate of non-coverage (CNC), which means its pier project is not covered by the Philippine Environmental Impact Assessment System (EIAS) that requires it to secure an environmental compliance certificate (ECC).

Gomez said Environmental Legal Assistance Center (ELAC) executive director Atty. Grizelda Mayo-Anda, who is now threatening to sue the city government for not stopping the project, was even a member of the team that crafted the city environmental code.

“Bakit kami ang kakasuhan?

‘Yong ibang opisina nga pumapayag doon sa project,” Gomez stated.

He also cited that a recent study conducted by the Western Philippines University (WPU) proved that the area, “environmentally speaking is, actually, not that critical”.

Gomez said they are coming up now with a local ordinance that will also give the city government the authority to penalize project proponents even if their violations are within the jurisdiction of government agencies likes the DENR and the PRA.

CITY SAYS IT CAN’T PENALIZE ERRING COMPANY

By Rachel Ganancial & Gillan Faye Ibañez Reporter

The city government admitted on Monday that William Tan Enterprises Inc.’ (WTEI) pier project in Brgy.

Luzviminda violated some existing environmental laws but added that penalizing the company is outside its jurisdiction.

City Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) chief Atty.

Carlo Gomez told Palawan News they cannot do anything to penalize WTEI except issue a cease and desist order (CDO) which it did in 2017 and notice of violation (NOV).

“May violation naman talaga si WTEI but those violations are not within our jurisdiction. Kaya nga sabi ko bakit kami ang kakasuhan?”

Gomez said.

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The Petitioners, Spouses Nestor A. Timbancaya and Nora I. Homo-Timbancaya, filed a verified Petition for Adoption of Romano Homo Maban, who was born out of wedlock on 01 January 1986 to one Nora I. Homo-Timbancaya, one of the Petitioners in this case. The Petition being sufficient in form and substance, let the same be, as it is hereby set for hearing on 23 January 2020 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, at the Session Hall of this Court, Justice Hall Building, Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, at which date, time and place, any person/s having or claiming an interest in the petition or which would be adversely affected thereby may file his/her/their opposition thereto or appear personally in Court to show cause why said petition should not be granted. The petitioner is ordered to publish a copy of this Order before the date of hearing at least once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Palawan and Puerto Princesa City.

Accordingly, let this Order and copy of the petition be posted in the Bulletin Boards of this Court, Puerto Princesa City. The petitioner is likewise ordered to furnish separate copies of his petition to the Civil Registrar of Puerto Princesa City, the City Prosecutor, and the Solicitor General.

Likewise, let all relatives of the subject adoptee be notified of the scheduled hearing.

SO ORDERED.

Given this 11th day of June, 2019 at the Hall of Justice, Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines.

(SGD) JOCELYN SUNDIANG DILIG Presiding Judge

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF SPOUSES FRANCISCO D. VILLARENDO, SR. AND REMEDIOS NUAYA VILLARENDO WITH SIMULTANEOUS ABSOLUTE WAIVER OF RIGHTS OVER A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the spouses Francisco D. Villarendo, Sr. and Remedios Nuaya- Villarendo who died October 20, 2015 and November 15, 2015 respectively both at Bgy Pularaquen, Taytay, Palawan Minerva Canas Ayala who died intestate on March 9, 2019 at MMG-PPC Cooperative Hospital, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan without will or testament consisting of a parcel of land situated in Bgy. Pularaquen, Taytay, Palawan identified as Lot 6055, Cad 841-D containing an area of 38,163 square meters covered by Tax Declaration No.026-0326-A, Property Idenfication No. 066-23026-13-022 has been extrajudicially settled among heirs with absolute waiver of rights over a portion of a parcel of land and improvements by means of a public document executed on February 01, 2019 at El Nido, Palawan, Philippines and acknowledged before Atty. Olegario S. Cayetano, Jr., Notary Public for the Province of Palawan as per Doc. No.3,659, Page No. 103, Book No. xxvi Series of 2019 in his Notarial Register.

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Issue 188

PROVINCE

Palawan News

June 24 - 30, 2019

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF PALAWAN Fourth Judicial Region BRANCH 51 Puerto Princesa City NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE (EJFP NO. 2019-034)

Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for Sale under Act. No. 3135 filed by FIRST STANDARD FINANCE CORPORATION (Formerly: Standard Lending Corp.) against MARILYN M. WATCH, of legal age, Filipino, married to GRAHAM G. WATCH, Canadian Citizen, and a resident of Purok Masagana, Bgy. Macarascas, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines, as mortgagor, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 30, 2019 amounts to FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE PESOS & 60/100 (417,675.60), Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and penalty charges, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on July 4, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter, at the main entrance of the Hall of Justice, Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, to the highest bidder, for CASH or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the real property described below with all the improvements thereon, to wit:

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Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. 7028 LOT NO. 137-B, CSD-04-025932-D Beginning at a point marked “1” of Lot 173-B, Csd-04025392-D, being N.16-28 E., 4107.71 M. From B.L.L.M. No. 1,Barangay Salvacion, Puerto Princesa City, thence

N.56-45W., 53.00 m. to point 2; N.26-34 E., 87.69 m. to point 3; S.60-45 E., 3.00 m. to point 4; S.26-36 W., 34.90 m. to point 5; S. 56-45 E., 50.00 m. to point 6; S. 26-34 W., 53.00 m. to point 1; Point of beginning

Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY THREE (2,893) SQUARE METERS.

Corners 1,4, 5 and 6 are marked on the ground

by P.S.; corners 2 and 3 by Old P.S. Cyl. Conc. Mons. 15 x 60 Cms.

Bounded on the SW.,along line 1-2 by lot 174, on the NW.,along line 2-3 by lot 203 all of Gss-04000127-D; on the NE., along line 3-4 by Road (6.00 M. Wide); and on the E.,along lines 4-5-6-1 by Lot 173-A, Csd-04-025932-D.

Bearings true.

This lot was surveyed by Geodetic Engineer Elpidio J. Loleng on December 13, 2005 and was approved on January 17, 2006 in accordance with law and existing regulations promulgated thereunder.

NOTE: This lot is covered by F.P.A. No. 045316-2410 and is identical to lot 33704, CAD-800-D.

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 the following day July 5, 2019 without further notice.

Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the above-described property and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, May 10 2019.

(SGD) FRENELSON M. MEJARES Sheriff IV

By Aira Genesa Magdayao Reporter

People’s Mandatory Representative (IPMR) in the provincial board.

The new members of the PB are board members-elect Juan Antonio Alvarez, Ryan Maminta, Maria Angela Sabando, and Cesario Benedito.

Sabando said her priority will be proposing laws that will improve education in Palawan. “‘Yong first priority ko, like sa Roxas, ‘yong first priority project ko is education. But if the Provincial Board will give me social services because it’s one of my fortes during my reign as the local chief executive of Roxas, then I’m willing to accept the committee on education, social services, and health,” Sabando said.

Benedito, on the other hand, said he will focus on the development of agriculture in southern Palawan.

“Nakikita natin na kailangan talaga mapalago ang sektor ng agrikultura sa south, kaya ‘yon ang ating dapat tutukan kapag tayo ay opisyal ng naupo,” he said.

Arzaga will be the new provincial information officer Former provincial board member Winston Arzaga will be appointed as the provincial information officer of the provincial government effective July.

Arzaga said that he was designated as the new information officer replacing Ceasar Sammy Magbanua.

Magbanua was designated as OIC PIO after former information officer Atty. Gil Acosta Jr. filed his certificate of candidacy for 3rd legislative district rep.

Arzaga said that he is only waiting for the appointment paper.

“I will assume as a provincial information officer, effective this July.

So, parang kunting bakasyon lang at balik ulit sa trabaho,” he said.

In addition, newly-elected 2nd Legislative District House Rep. Cyrille Abueg will also assume her post in the House of Representative on July 1.

Re-elected officials are Vice Governor Dennis Socrates of Partidong Pagbabago ng Palawan (PPP), Sangguniang Panlalawigan re-elected board members David Ponce de Leon, Onsoy Ola, and Cherry Pie Acosta and incumbent House Rep. Franz Josef “Chicoy” Alvarez of the 1st Legislative District who ran unopposed.

Meanwhile, all newly and reelected officials for the provincial level, including municipal mayors, are set to take their oath on June 30.

PRC oks Palawan as teachers’ board venue

the province a regular LEPT testing center will help future teachers save on transportation and accommodation expenses.

“Mahalaga na mag-request tayo sa PRC na maging regular testing center ang Palawan para makatulong tayo sa mga nais maging guro na makatipid sa gastusin nila. Hindi na rin sila maghahanda ng malaking halaga ng pera para makakuha ng exam,” she said.

Meanwhile, the application for the teachers’ board examination will be from April to July 31.

Six members of the Palawan Provincial Board (PB) bid goodbye during their last session on Tuesday.

The outgoing legislators were board members Roseller Pineda, Sonny Batul, Marivic Roxas, Winston Arzaga, and exofficio members Dennis Sabando and Joel Lumis.

Pineda said he will focus on his family.

“Gagawin muna natin ang mga bagay na hindi natin nagawa habang nandoon tayo sa trabaho bilang board member.

Unang-una ay ang pamilya at ang sarili naman,” he said.

Roxas became emotional during her privilege speech as she thanked the provincial government.

“I am very happy for giving me the chance to have your trust and confidence.

In my humble capacity na minsan ay naging acting vice governor din,” Roxas said.

Pineda and Roxas ran the mayoralty races in Taytay and Bataraza respectively but lost their bids.

Roxas mayor-elect Dennis Sabando also gave his farewell message as an exofficio board member and president of the Association of Barangay Chairman (ABC).

Aborlan councilor-elect Joel Lumis will also leave his post as the Indigenous

By Aira Genesa Magdayao Reporter

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has granted the request of Palawan to be one of the venues of the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) set on September 29.

Aside from Palawan, six other provinces were also approved as additional testing centers for the LEPT in September.

The provinces of Kidapawan, Marinduque, Masbate, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, and Romblon were also designated as additional testing centers.

Earlier, the Palawan Provincial Board passed a resolution requesting the PRC to make the province as a testing center by the PRC. In her resolution, Board Member Sharon Abiog-Onda said making

Province reports distribution of over 12K solar home system units

By Palawan News The provincial government recently reported that it distributed a total of 12,480 solar home system (SHS) units in southern Palawan under its Energy Development Program (EDP).

In a statement through the Provincial Information Office (PIO), Engr. Ricardo Rodriguez, executive

assistant I-EDP, reported that the SHS units were distributed from July 2018 to present.

Based on the province’s EDP, it said 984 units were distributed to Aborlan, 952 in Brooke’s Point, 615 in Sofronio Española, 4,536 in Bataraza, 1,766 in Brooke’s Point, 1,554 in Quezon, 2,065 in Rizal town, and eight units to the Bahay Pag-asa Youth Center in Puerto Princesa City.

The SHS units were distributed in 86 barangays in these towns, Rodriguez said.

“Nasa 86 barangays ang nabigyan natin sa pitong munisipyo then meron sa Puerto Princesa, so mayroon tayong 12,480 total units distributed,” he said.

Rodriguez said that 8,000 more units are up for distribution within this year.

He said that the beneficiaries are selected from a list provided by the municipal governments.

“We have almost 8,000 units na naka-stand by and ready na rin for distribution within the year.

Then sa pagpili naman ng mga beneficiaries, nagbibigay ang local government units ng list. Sila ‘yong nagde-decide kung sino ‘yong mga dapat na mabigyan ng solar home system,” Rodriguez said.

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EDITORIAL

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CHINESE FISHING VESSELS OR CHINESE MILITIA BOATS? JOY TABUADA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MA. ROSE CRISTY JOSOL ASSOCIATE EDITOR REDEMPTO D. ANDA CELESTE ANNA FORMOSO EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS AIRA GENESA MAGDAYAO GILLIAN FAYE IBAÑEZ RACHEL GANANCIAL NEWS WRITERS MIKE MOPAL CIRCULATION BETH MASON DESK OFFICER CHRISTINE P. GAPULAO SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER NELBERT LICARDO MARKETING HEAD MIA FELIPE ADMIN FREDERICK KIM DAGOT CREATIVES

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A recent interview with an official from the naval command that has jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea reported an increase in the number of Chinese “fishing vessels” loitering around the Philippine-held Pag-Asa Island. The report stated that from the time a count was made at “around 600”, that had dwindled to a few during President Duterte’s recent official visit to China, today the pack has started to swell again.

According to the Naval Forces West, the number of Chinese vessels near Pag-Asa has doubled since last week, from 28 to more than 50 currently. This, following the Recto Bank incident and the sinking of a Filipino fishing boat by one of those Chinese vessels.

By this time, it should be clear to authorities as it stands to reason that those supposed Chinese fishing vessels are not doing any fishing around Pag-Asa. They are there for a different reason only the Chinese government can explain.

The vicinity of Pag-Asa is not a productive fishing ground to attract commercial fishing fleets, unlike Scarborough Shoal. There are other areas far out of that island that are more productive.

Filipino fishers would rather stake out around Recto Bank instead. It would be foolish for Chinese commercial fishers operating on a high overhead to concentrate in a small shallow area if their only purpose is to catch fish.

Many independent experts on the subject of Chinese naval practices assert that those boats are in fact Chinese militia, whose purpose is to execute China’s strategy of harassing

and isolating its rival claimant countries in the South China Sea, that vast ocean it claims as historically belonging to them.

An analysis of remote-sensed data images on the West Philippine Sea conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies suggests that while China does send out large fishing fleets because of overfishing and pollution in its own coastal waters, the boats that are in the Spratlys are much smaller than real fishing vessels, “far for small and medium-sized to operate productively without being heavily subsidized.”

If the same analysis and conclusions are shared by our own intelligence community and the Naval Forces West, such is not told to the public for apparent reasons of national security.

But the absence of any sensible action on the part of the government to address this strange phenomenon at the least is unsettling. It is additionally troubling that President Duterte has given China an imprimatur to continue what it is doing in the area supposedly because we are friends.

It is in a way a let-down that the Philippine government recently announced it is no longer interested in holding a joint probe with China in the Recto Bank incident. That probe was an opportunity to find out what the Chinese boat that sunk Gem-Ver 1 was doing in the area and if it was indeed a fishing boat or a militia boat masquerading as one.

The investigation, for instance, would have looked at the boat’s automatic identification system (AIS), which is required of all Chinese fishing vessels, that would show its routes that led it to Recto Bank. And if it indeed was fishing, how had it been doing by that time?

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V.D.M. SOCRATES REFLECTIONS AND RECOLLECTIONS FROM OUT OF THE CAVE

“We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28)

Palawan News

Beginning again (and again)

By Constitutional and statutory fiat, the terms of our elective (except Barangay) officials begin at noontime of June 30 following their election (held every three years, on the second Monday of May).

The electoral exercise held last May 13 brings our country a new set of national and local political leaders who will be taking oath (the operative fact of “assuming office”) next Sunday for the new threeyear term. I take this opportunity to congratulate all of them for their election (or re-election).

And to those candidates who did not get elected, I send my best wishes. Having been there myself (as a veteran of several electoral defeats), I can sincerely attest that nothing is lost. As St. Paul reminds us, “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

Incidentally, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul will be celebrated on June 29 (that happens to fall this year on the Saturday after the Second Sunday after Pentecost, which would otherwise be the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart Mary).

The inauguration of our new set of officials this coming June 30 triggers reflection on the idea that life in this world is cyclical: day follows night, and so on. Ordinary reality/experience tends to repeat

SO BE IT

Rev. Fr. Eugene Elivera R&B RIGHT AND BEAUTY

"...be reconciled with one another.

Magkasundo-sundo na sana kayo. For the sake of Palawan. For the sake of a good night sleep too."

When the clock ticks to noontime on Sunday, June 30, it will signal a fresh term of government service and political will for our newly-elected and re-elected government officials. It should be seen that their oath-taking should also be the beginning of the opportunity to fulfill election promises as they have asserted during the campaign period. For me, the 3-year term is the real campaign period to win another election. The 3-year performance (or, non-performance) could be a very good gauge of leadership or public service. If you only have politics in your purse but without the strength of will of character then you must be better off somewhere else. It is better that you return as a private citizen and win the respect of everyone than becoming a politician with a forfeited soul. By all means, we have to wish them well since we

INACCURATE

Fr, Joel G. delos Reyes DIVINE MOMENTS

"...a man who moves mountains starts by carrying small stones."

OPIN IO N

Someone shared this story about a husband asking the doctor to do everything he could to save his wife who was fighting for life in the emergency room. He told him that she is only thirty 36 years old.

Suddenly the monitor sounded, her face moved and she murmured saying that she is only 35.

How wrong can we be in our judgment of other people, how inaccurate our words and actions can be, how exaggerated sometimes are our thoughts and actions, yet there are some who believe or pretend that they know everything. Because of our inadequacies, we need God in our life, we need to pray for the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit in making the right decisions and choices in life.

Like the woman in the story above, how attached can we be to

as such, the event is always a celebration of hope.

Of course, what is “better” or “worse” is often a matter of itself; even as, at the same subjective opinion. We can only time, there should be growth— strive to build consensus among as enrichment—along with the many as possible on the issues and occasional fumble or regression. choices—“political decisions”— In the case of the individual human that need to be made by our person, it can be said that the life- political officials on behalf of all, project of one’s sanctification is a for the common good. Obviously, continuing cycle of beginning and however, those choices can also beginning again. result in objective gains—as well as “Nunc coepi!—now I begin! in what may be objective disasters, This is the cry of a soul in love out of human weakness; or worse, which, at every moment, whether as in those decisions made with it has been faithful or lacking corrupt motives. We must always in generosity, renews its desire pray, therefore, that our political to serve—to love!—God with a leaders (allow themselves to) be wholehearted loyalty” (Furrow, filled with the gifts and fruits of No. 161). These are words from the Holy Spirit, so that they can St. Josemaría Escrivá, Priest and be sanctified in their work and Founder of Opus Dei, who devoted effectively contribute to building the his life to spreading the doctrine of kingdom of God on earth. “the universal call to holiness and Anent the political official’s the apostolate” (Opening Prayer of greater capacity to cause good the Mass in commemoration of St. or evil, we can take comfort from Josemaría), together with the idea the fact that the week (or octave) of “sanctification in daily work and leading to June 30 always has in the fulfillment of (one’s) ordinary two great catholic feasts, with the duties” (Prayer Card). His feastday avalanche of graces that come with is celebrated on June 26. them: the Solemnity of the Birth of Going back to the John the Baptist (June 24) and, as “inauguration” of our elective mentioned above, the Solemnity of officials on June 30, it is interesting Sts. Peter and Paul (June 29). In to note that the word derives from addition, June 22 is the Memorial of the Latin, augurare, “to augur”, Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, i.e., to foretell or predict (as from the latter being the Patron Saint of supernatural “signs”) what the Politicians. And there is always the future will bring. I would like to think feast of St. Josemaría (June 26). that the triennial oath-taking of our But this year is special because elected officials is a foretelling of two more solemnities, which are better things to come; and that, “moveable feasts”, fall within the

same octave: the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), the Second Sunday after Pentecost, on June 23; and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Friday after the Second Sunday after Pentecost, on June 28.

Am writing this on Corpus Christi Sunday (also coinciding this year with the 117th anniversary of the establishment of the Provincial Government of Palawan), which is about the Holy Eucharist; and I cannot help recalling St. Josemaría’s description of this Sacrament as the “center and root of the interior life of a Christian” (Homily given on April 14, 1960, in Christ is Passing By, No. 87).

Vatican II echoes this in referring to the Holy Eucharist as “the source and summit of the Christian life” (Lumen Gentium [1964], No. 11).

Indeed, it is the participation of the faithful at Mass (making us present at Calvary), and receiving our Lord in Holy Communion, that brings us into the closest possible union with God in this world. Our Lord Jesus Christ also said, “(U) nless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink his blood, you shall not have life in you” (Jn 6:53).

Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ark of the Covenant, who carried and nourished our Lord Jesus in her womb, may all our politicians (including my poor self)—and everyone, for that matter—become more and more eucharistic souls!

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are already wont to have them for 3 long years – and that they may be true to what they had said and may they find in their hearts fulfillment as public-servants.

Our wishes should come with few suggestions that our political leaders could somehow pay attention to. It has been noted that a mature society is not one that follows the leader but the other way around, the leader follows the people. It is when people initiative is rather strong that the leader tends to be curious (at times, threatened).

Chances are, they would peep into the hullabaloos and then try to bootlick.

In our own bakuran, a few suggestions would not hurt.

Install traffic light in the intersection of the airport and the national highway. It is a pity, if not stupidity when there is so much fuss about miles and miles of 6-lanes expressways from southbound to northbound and vice-versa yet we are practically in a mess just a few steps coming out

from the so-called Puerto Princesa International Airport. Not only is it a mess for traffic; a death row it is for pedestrians, to Sunday churchgoers more particularly.

Go for environment-friendly lifestyle. May we expect more legislation, and execution of the same, on protecting our common home – The Last Frontier. Ban of single-use plastics is quite a step. But it is still in need of a lift.

Push some more. Somewhere, I was impressed by a scheme: Bring-your-own-cup for coffee and reusable personal drinking straw for cold drinks. Those who collaborate get discounts or incentives. Beat that!

Advocate for mental health.

Here in Palawan, cases of depression and suicide are increasing. It is somewhat alarming that up until now Palawan still lacks professional help, much less a concerted effort to assist persons or/and families suffering therefrom.

Some gentle souls have taken lead, I heard. Let our leaders then heed.

On a personal note, live your faith. Go to your respective churches regularly. Make prayer a habit. I am a firm believer of anybody, even the vilest criminal, that s/he who kneels before God is always a potential instrument of greatness. We are also aware that politicians are the most maligned. They could also be suffering in their silence too. Hence, they need to have a solid grounding on God, the source of power and the origin of the good.

Last but not least, be reconciled with one another. Magkasundosundo na sana kayo. For the sake of Palawan. For the sake of a good night sleep too.

With the due indulgence, consider the above-mentioned as unsolicited advice from somebody who cares a lot about Palawan and from someone who wishes you well in your political servanthood. These may just be tidbits compared to your bigger dreams for our city and our province. Be that as it may, I am quite sure though that you all agree to these. And so be it.

our personal matters and things of this world that even in the face of death she was concerned about her personal metrics. How tragic it is when we are enslaved by our own creation, our feelings or sensitivities, at the expense of right reason? Because of this, we lose our sight of God and become apathetic to our neighbor’s needs.

When we are concerned only of our own welfare, we become stranger to other people and succumb to greed and selfishness.

Man has been enslaved in many ways by technology that he invented. Just look at the social media in your hand, that gadget dictates your line of action and attention, deprives you of freedom to enjoy time and solitude. Every time a text message puffs up, a tick or ring comes, you’re swayed to it. Did I hear someone say that he can’t function normally well without his cellphone? How unfortunate!

Turn to the Lord, for he alone can fill up the crevasse of your

incompleteness and inaccuracy, concern and loneliness. Those who are near God see him big and great, those who are far, take him with less significance. How far or near are you from God? With him there’s no distance nor limit of time, he’s always there and everywhere for us. We should always acknowledge and feel his presence. It is when we think he is farthest, it’s then that he is closest to us.

On the flip side, someone said that a man who moves mountains starts by carrying small stones.

You are where are meant to be.

You were born to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win. To be positive in a negative situation is not naïve, it’s leadership. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up and never give up. Not all storms camo to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path. No matter how long you’ve traveled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around.

Distance doesn’t ruin a relationship, doubts do. Never be too busy to be kind. Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.

Falling down is an accident, staying down is a choice. Never say mean words out of anger. Your anger will pass, but your mean words can scar a person for life. So use kind words or be silent. Amen on that folks!!

St. Faustina wrote Jesus’ words: “ My daughter speaks to priests about this inconceivable mercy of mine. The flames of mercy are burning within Me, clamoring to be spent. “ ( Diary 177).

Pray the Divine Mercy every 3 p.m. Daily pray the Chaplet of Mercy and the Holy Rosary for peace in our families and in the whole world.

Come to our HEALING MASS at San Vicente Ferrer Catholic Church, Barrigada every Wednesday at 6 p.m. with the anointing of the blessed oil of San Roque and veneration of his sacred relic.

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Palawan News from page 1 / MANTALINGAHAN The Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape (MMPL) marked its 10th year anniversary with a two-day “Samut-Sari 2019” event at a mall in Puerto Princesa City.

Mildred Suza, MMPL superintendent, said the event will last from June 22 to Sunday with the participation of the Protected Area Management Office (PAMO), Palawan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO), and the Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) of five different municipalities it covers-Bataraza, Brooke’s Point, Quezon, Jose P. Rizal, and Sofronio Española.

“Mula June 22 hanggang 23 (Sabado hanggang Linggo) ang pagdiriwang ng Samut-Sari 2019 sa Robinson’s Place Palawan, kung saan may photo exhibit,

from page 1 / CITY VS PALECO Piqued by the Palawan Electric Cooperative’s (PALECO) “continuous poor power performance and failure to provide quality service to the public”, the city government on Monday filed a P1 million civil suit against the power cooperative.

Mayor Lucilo Bayron led the filing of the complaint for mandatory injunction to compel PALECO and the members of its board of directors (BOD) to take action in addressing the problem.

“Inabot na talaga tayo noong hangganan ng pasensya. Kaya tayo umabot sa ganoon kasi wala tayong nakikitang move ng PALECO na maayos ‘yong problema. Nagsimula ito 2009, pa-brownoutbrownout… dumating pa sa punto na nagsalita si Presidente (Rodrigo) Duterte na ‘shape up or ship out’ noong Subaraw Festival ng November 2018, pero wala lalo pa ngang grumabe,” Bayron said in a press conference at the City Hall following the filing of the civil suit.

The complaint included a signed petition of over 2,000 residents of the city.

It was received by the clerk of court, Atty. Jyl C. LaurosPadrones, at the Palawan RTC in Brgy. Sta. Monica.

talks, art contest, video presentations, family games at iba pa. Inaanyayahan namin ang lahat na dumalo sa Samut-Sari 2019 upang lubos na kilalanin ang MMPL,” Suza said.

Mt. Mantalingahan was declared as a protected landscape by Presidential Proclamation 1815 in June 2009.

The mountain range is located 140 kilometers southwest of Puerto Princesa City, covering a total land area of 120,257 hectares.

It has 85,000 hectares of forest cover and rich biodiversity and home to around 12,600 indigenous people.

Suza said MMPL was recognized as the “highest peak” of Palawan.

It is also the “largest terrestrial protected landscape” in the province covering five municipalities.

Suza said MMPL is presently under the tentative

list of United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

It is a candidate to be the third World Heritage Site in the province.

“Dahil ito ay hitik sa samut-saring buhay ilang at likas na yaman, kasalukuyang nasa tentative list ng UNESCO World Heritage Site and MMPL. Kung papalarin, ang MMPL ay maaring maging pangatlong World Heritage Site sa Palawan, kabilang ng Underground River at Tubbtaha Reef.

Ang Palawan lamang ang natatanging lalawigan na may dalawang World Heritage Site sa Pilipinas,” she said.

Suza acknowledged the support of different organization like the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Protect Wildlife Project, Conservation International, Forest Foundation Philippines, Robinson’s Place

Palawan, and Development of Education, Ecological Alternatives, Inc. (IDEAS, Inc.), Katala Foundation, Inc., C4C Brooke’s Point, and the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC).

Lawrence San Diego, communications manager of the USAID Protect Wildlife Project, in a statement, said Samut-Sari 2019 is part of their management team’s continuing support to MMPL. San Diego said his organization is committed to bringing their conservation advocacy to more people in Palawan, particularly to those who are yet to learn more about this largest terrestrial protected area in the province.

“We hope that this year’s celebration is something that the MMPL team can carry further and mainstream in their regular IEC activities and campaigns for communities and targeted audiences,” he said.

Bayron said the city government has been receiving numerous complaints from residents of Puerto Princesa City, especially the tourism and business sectors that are at the receiving end of the power problem. “‘Yong mga kababayan natin, sige rin ang kareklamo sa atin kaya lang wala din kami talagang magagawa tungkol dyan maliban ‘yong gisingin ‘yong PALECO officers. So, ‘yon ‘yong nakita naming paraan na gisingin sila, filean sila ng injunction, tapos damages, kasama ‘yong application for preliminary mandatory injunction.

Malaki ang nawawala sa city government, sa lahat ng establishments, sa buong economy ng Puerto Princesa affected masyado.

Siguro kung ililista natin lahat ang mga nawawala sa atin dahil sa mga unannounced brownouts na ‘yan, eh, maghahalaga ng milyon, milyon, milyon talaga,” Bayron said.

Bayron said the city government also undertook a signature campaign from June 22-23 to support the move to sue PALECO. “Gustong-gusto nilang pumirma dahil nagagalit na rin sila sa sitwasyon dito sa brownout na ito at sa power outages natin,” he said.

City administrator and legal counsel Atty. Arnel Pedrosa explained that the city government filed the civil

case against PALECO to oblige it to provide a solution to the situation because the consumers have the right to receive continuous and uninterrupted power service.

“That is to compel PALECO and its members of the board to perform, to take action, to address the problem and resolve it… kailangan talagang i-reklamo sila para mapuwersa sila na i-perform ‘yong kanilang trabaho.

Ang mga consumers kasi, kasama na doon ang lungsod ng Puerto Princesa, the city government at ‘yong kanyang mamamayan, ay mayroong karapatan na magkaroon ng continuous, uninterrupted, and adequate share of a steady supply of electricity,” Pedrosa said.

Pedrosa said that as a “distributor”, PALECO is unable to meet the demands of the public when it comes to better power services.

Pedrosa invited the public to bring to the city government their appliances that had been destroyed by the power outages to the city government for the court to determine their amount.

“Iniimbitahan ko rin ‘yong mga mamamayan ng lungsod, kung meron silang mga gamit na nasira ay puwede nilang dalhin dito sa amin at puwede rin naman silang mag-intervene in their own capacity kung nais din naman nila. Ang siguradong figure lang na nailagay

namin ay P1 million. Usually kasi ang court ay hindi masyadong nag-a-award ng mas malaki pa sa P500,000 kaya ‘yon lang muna ang hiningi namin,” he said.

However, he said that the city government is also asking for “exemplary damages” which will be determined by the court.

Pedrosa said that the city government will no longer entertain any meeting or discussion with the PALECO because they have to do it in court.

“We already filed the case, sagutin na lang nila ‘yong kaso. Doon na lang natin pag-usapan sa court,” Pedrosa said.

Bayron said that if there is any venue where the city government and the PALECO can talk about the problem next, it would have to be in the court.

“Sa korte na sila magpapaliwanag talaga,” he said.

Bayron added that enough time had already been given to talks between PALECO and the city government to resolve the matter, but nothing has happened since 10 years ago.

Councilor Jimmy Carbonell, in a separate interview, said the City Council is supporting the filing of the civil suit.

“Bilang chairman of the committee on energy and public utilities, ay talagang banas na banas na rin

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from page 1 / CURFEW He said their operation was focused in the areas of Baltan, Buncag and Quito districts where many gang fights occur.

“Although nag-implement din sa ibang mga barangays natin sa Puerto, pero ang medyo na-concentrate ay ang tatlong areas na ‘yon,” he said.

Balonglong said the minors caught during the operations were brought to the PPCPO and later transferred to the custody of the CSWD at Mendoza Park for verification.

He said the parents and guardians were able to fetch all the children and minors from CSWD’s custody before 3 a.m of the following day.

“Kagabi noong nagdatingan ang mga magulang, marami akong comments na narinig. Kagaya ng inutusan niya raw ‘yong anak niya na bumili ng sibuyas alas-onse ng gabi, which is parang impractical po ‘yong reasoning kapag tayo ay nagiisip. ‘Yong isa po namang magulang sabi niya, ‘Tama po ang ginagawa niyo na ‘yan dahil sa totoo lang ay pinagsasabihan naman namin itong mga anak namin pero hindi naman sila nakikinig.’

Hindi lang kayang tiisin ng magulang ‘yong anak kaya nila pinuntahan din kagabi doon,” Balonglong said. ako. Katulad ng sinasabi ni mayor, since 2009 ay pinaguusapan na ‘yan kung anong mga remedyo ngunit pabalik-balik na lang ‘yong mga rason na sinasabi nila.

Tama na ang patawag at pag-uusap, sa korte na tayo mag-usap,” he said.

Incoming city Vice Mayor Nancy Socrates said that the problem with PALECO is that their explanations have become repetitive every time they are called to attend the Question Hour of the City Council.

She reiterated that the problem has been going on for years and the disappointing realization is that no solution has been identified.

“Actually nakakainis, kasi it is the same story over and over again. Tuwing ipinapatawag, lumalabas na hindi problema ang supply kasi nag-o-over supply.

Ang nagiging problema is sa transmission and sa distribution… but this has been going on for many many years, so nakakainis kung bakit hindi pa rin naso-solusyonan… tapos ‘yong mga rason na although siguro totoo nga pero nakakatawa ‘yong mga butiki, mga tuko, so it is really becoming very annoying, so parang it is useless nan a ipatawag pa [sila] ulit,”she said.

Bayron said that he will welcome any private

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He said most of the parents appreciated their efforts and some expressed willingness to volunteer in their succeeding operations.

In a Facebook post, Richard Ligad, City Information Officer (CIO) and ACTF chief, said there were 47 minors taken into custody for violating the 10 p.m. curfew, 12 for drinking outside residential premises, and three half-naked persons caught in public areas.

He said the youngest that was taken into custody was a 10 years old child.

Ligad also said that this strict implementation of the curfew for minors is mandated by section three of City Ordinance No. 544.

The ordinance provides that in the first offense, the minor will be kept within the premises of police station under the care of social welfare personnel until a guardian or parent fetch them.

The ordinance also says that unless there is a valid reason for further detention into another confinement area, the minor must be released not later than 2 p.m. of the same day he was taken into custody.

For the second and subsequent violations, an imprisonment of three to five days or a monetary penalty of P300 to P600 shall be imposed for each violation depending upon court’s discretion. investor as the new power distributor for Puerto Princesa City.

“Oo, kahit sino welcome kasi ganito na nga ang sitwasyon natin.

Kung hihintayin natin ang PALECO mukhang… mula 2009 ilang taon na ‘yon walang nangyayari.

Welcome kung may gustong pumasok na bago, kaya lang ‘yong distribution ‘yon ang sinasabi nila franchise daw nila ‘yon, so… ang franchise doon gina-grant ‘yan sa Congress at doon din kinacancel. Siguro kung meron tayong bagong distributor na puwedeng bigyan ng franchise, ire-rekomenda natin tapos i-cancel na itong PALECO,” he said.

Bayron said that he is also encouraging the private and business sectors in the city to sue PALECO. “Ito sa tingin ko [ang isinampa naming kaso] ‘yong nabuksan [na] ‘yong flood gates kung tumakbo ang case na ito. Marami ang nakikiramdam, kapag tumakbo ‘yan marami ang susunod na magfa-file.

Alam ko ‘yong business sector masyadong apektado dito sa brownouts na ito kaya nagngingitngit na rin talaga sila. ‘Pag tumakbo itong ifinile nating case na ito, palagay ko maraming susunod na magfa-file pa,”he also said.

Named as defendants in the case were the PALECO Board of Directors and

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF PALAWAN Fourth Judicial Region BRANCH 52 Puerto Princesa City

FOOD

IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR SPL. PROC. NO. 2475 AUTHORITY TO SELL THE PROPERTY OF RICHELL PINEDA PALMES, A PERSON WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, GREGORIO PINEDA PALMES, LEGAL GUARDIAN,

Petitioner x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x ORDER

A verified Petition has been filed by petitioner, Gregorio Pineda Palmes, praying that after due notice and hearing, judgment be rendered authorizing the petitioner to sell the aforedescribed parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 1233 situated at Barangay Bacungan, Puerto Princesa City and all improvements found thereon, if any, on terms and conditions acceptable to the petitioner.

Finding the said Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby set for hearing on August 23, 2019 at 8:30 in the morning, at the Session hall of this Court, Justice Hall, Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, at which place, date and time, any person having or claiming interest in the entry sought to be sold, may appear and show cause why the same should not be granted.

Let copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner at least once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Palawan. Likewise, let copies of this Order, Notice of Hearing, the Petition and its annexes be posted at the bulletin boards of this Court, Office of the Clerk of and its annexes be posted at the bulletin boards of this Court, Office of the Clerk of Court, City Hall and Barangay Hall of Bacungan, all in Puerto Princesa City.

Furnish the Register of Deeds for the City of Puerto Princesa, the Solicitor General and the petitioner, with copies of this Order, Notice of Hearing, the petition and its annexes.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

At Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines, this 3rd day of June 2019.

STAY

ADVENTURES

(SGD) ANGELO R. ARIZALA

Judge

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF LUCRESIO NACASI WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late Lucresio Nacasi who died on March 7, 1992 at Ospital ng Palawan, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan consisting of parcels of land described as Lot No. 14, Gss4A-000052 covered by Original Certificate of Title No. 847 comprised of 10, 461square meters situated in Bgy. Bacungan, Puerto Princesa City; Transfer Certificate of Title No. 3535 consisting of 390 square meters situated in Barrio Cuyito, Puerto Princesa City have been extrajudicially settled among heirs with simultaneous means of a public document executed on December 14, 2016 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines and acknowledged before Atty. Richalex G. Jagmis, Notary Public for the Province of Palawan as per Doc. No. 303, Page No. 68, Book No. 201, Series of 2016 in his Notarial Register.

SERVICES

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Palawan News Republika ng Pilipinas TANGGAPAN NG SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa EXCERPTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE 143RD REGULAR SESSION OF THE 15TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA HELD ON JUNE 03, 2019 AT THE SESSION HALL OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD. PRESENT: Hon. LUIS M. MARCAIDA III

City Vice Mayor,

Presiding Officer Hon. JIMMY L. CARBONELL

City Councilor, Chairman

Protempore Hon. MODESTO V. RODRIGUEZ II City Councilor, Majority

Floor Leader Hon. MARIA NANCY M. SOCRATES City Councilor,

Assistant Majority Floor Leader Hon. PETER Q. MARISTELA

City Councilor, Minority Floor Leader Hon. ROY GREGORIO Q. VENTURA City Councilor Hon. VICTOR S. OLIVEROS City Councilor Hon. HENRY A. GADIANO City Councilor Hon. ROLANDO T. AMURAO City Councilor Hon. NESARIO G. AWAT City Councilor Hon. FRANCISCO R. GABUCO Ex-Officio Member, President

Liga ng mga Barangay Hon. NESTOR A. SAAVEDRA Ex-Officio Member, Indigenous

People's Mandatory Rep. Hon. MYKA MABELLE L. MAGBANUA Ex-Officio Member,

SK Federation President OFFICIAL BUSINESS: NONE ABSENT: Hon. MATTHEW K. MENDOZA

City Councilor, Asst. Chariman Protempore

ORDINANCE NO. 1002

Sponsored by: Committee on Landed Estate and Urban Development AN ORDINANCE CONVERTING AND/OR RECLASSIFYING THE 4,025,188 SQUARE METERS LAND SITUATED IN BARANGAYS NAPSAN, BAGONG BAYAN, BACUNGAN, SIMPOKAN AND CABAYUGAN PUERTO PRINCESA CITY FROM AGRICULTURAL ZONE TO TOURISM /RESORT/ RESIDENTIAL ZONE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Puerto Princesa, in session assembled, THAT: SECTION 1. The parcels of land owned by the following persons, to wit:

NAME 1. Gonzalo Bungar, Jr. 2. Wilfredo Sanchez 3. Teofilo Pangadlo 4. Recaredo Jopida, Jr. 5. Jose Arnulfo Acedera, III 6. Co-Owners: Raphael Mondragon 7. Margarette Lumauag 8. Mary Grace Jacobo 9. Juanito Jopida 10. Leonardo Medina 11. Cris Degolacion 12. Pamfila Degolacion 13. Heirs of Raul Roco w w w. p a l a w a n - n e w s . c o m

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9792 9793 9791 9800 9307

44,642 45,080 44,132 48,597 45,127

160 9309 9798 9801 93 9856-B 9854-A 66-A

45,598 30,001 12,889 56,944 75,439 44,552 44,408 10,000

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NAME LOT NO. 14. Berlina Venturillo et.al 145-B-1 15. Ernesto Mendoza 7063-B 16. Lolita Cabiguen 11719-A 17. Raymond R. Bacati 61 18. Lisandro D. Francisco 78 19. Jose Crisostomo Jr. 242-D 20. Rosalito D. Lopez 45 21. Jaylord E. Lincallo 30 22. Danny M. Barbosa 55 23. Lorenzo Eluna, Jr. 43 24. Erlyn M. Blanco 21 25. Ronnie P. Venturillo 22 26. Edgar S. Villanueva 23 27. Bhobby Melanie Q. Somito 53 28. Raul T. Gepolani 24 29. Merly M. Villalba 27 30. Connie V. Pahamutang 26 31. Janette T. Madrona 36 32. Rex H. Madrona 35 33. Carlito A. Padul 48 34. Fernando C. Abellar 33 35. Ronald Allan V. Timones 55 36. Gaudencio L. Gastalla 49 37. Roger A. Eleazar 40 38. Nestor A. Aborot 19 39. Nestor B. Aniar 15 40. Carmencita M. Dagot 7 41 Jolly M. Villanueva 5 42. Elvie M. Largavista 6 43. Leopoldo M. Villanueva 4 44. Josephine M. Dalabajan 2 46. Elmer V. Leman 8 47. Jose Delos Reyes 16 48. Tito Fidel 13 49. Jhonny G. Gregorio 18 50. Alfredo M. Fabro 11 51. Robert A. Lachica 19 52. Rodelio Cabangal 54 53. Rey Allan V. Timones 60 54. Ramil Vargas Goroy 59 55. Gilbert Cabate 18 56. Rene L. Gastalla 16 57. Ryad Jose Allan V. Timones 2 58. Melodina A. Villanueva 20 59. Gemma G. Longakit 12 60. Alfredo A. Espera 9 61. Ruth D. Cayanan 15 62. Juliano T. Dalabajan 6 63. Rodante L. Villanueva 1 64. Edgrado B. Villon 14 65. Dodenio M. Rebito 37 66. Nenita M. Dalabajan 7 67. Roberto N. Montejo 7 68. Francis Dalabajan 50 69. Roger C. Villanueva 27 70. Ariel Palarca 25 71. Benito F. Sarmiento 32 72. Gregorio Ardines 10 73. Vivencio Arcilla 68 74. Raul L. Villanueva 13 75. Mark Jhon A. Villanueva 35667-A 76. Mary Jane C. Villanueva 35667-B 77. Teodoro O. Villanueva 35788-A 78. Allan Ona 35788-B 79. Efren P. Sandoval 8 80. Selwn R. Albag 10 81. Rosalia V. Goroy 11 82. Arlene Hart VS. Marina Reyes 58 83. Violeta Parayno Hansen 12 84. Violeta Parayno Hansen 45 85. Indira Buado 52

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36,442 1,670 7,781 47,359 13,369 5,406 2,024 19,521 1,849 30,757 22,978 16,239 28,071 14,230

11,961 35,290 25,763 48,305 15,792 50,000 46,333 14,839 25,174 32,400 16,923 20,112 30,000 30,000 36,973 47,605 43,126 35,411 6,967 Untitled 10,105 Untitled 11,203 Untitled 20,951 KOT 8274

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LOT NO. AREA TITLE NO. BRGY CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT BY: 86. Morris rankin Tibay Rosales 242-B-1 10,000 TCT 184976 Simpocan 87. Leah Peel 35636 29,834 KOT 8139 Simpocan 88. Edward S. Hagedorn 7056-A 12,820 622-649 Simpocan

(SGD) JORGE G. MISAJON 89. Delia Mendoza 7063-A 40,000 Untitled Simpocan

Records Officer IV 90. Pepito Gabuat 34776-G 127,028 Untitled Simpocan

Officer-in-Charge 91. Godofredo Tabangay 34776-A 39,490 Untitled Simpocan 92. Godofredo Tabangay 34776-B 39,491 Untitled Simpocan 93. Edward S. Hagedorn 7031-C 21,009 TCT 187943 Bagong Bayan ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED 94. Edward S. Hagedorn 7031-D 21,009 TCT 187990 Bagong Bayan TO BE DULY ADOPTED: 95. Edward S. Hagedorn 7031-E 21,009 TCT 187944 Bagong Bayan 96. Edward S. Hagedorn 7031.F 21,009 TCT 187989 Bagong Bayan 97. Edward S. Hagedorn 7031-G 21,009 TCT 188004 Bagong Bayan (SGD) LUIS M. MARCAIDA III 98. Edward S. Hagedorn 235 113,387 TCT 074City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer

2013000031 Bagong Bayan PJJH/JDA/HGS/RAR/JAA//Weng 99.Joel Umandap 7031-H 12,173 TCT 074 2013000874 Bagong Bayan 100. FederalTrade APPROVED: Ordinance No. 1002 on JUNE 21, 2019 Development Center 7031-A 21,009 TCT 186881 Bagong Bayan

101. Federal Trade Development Center 7031-B 21,009 TCT 186751 Bagong Bayan (SGD) LUCILO R. BAYRON 102. Virgilio Magbanua 214-A 20,000 OCT 1230 Bagong Bayan City Mayor 103. Virgilio Magbanua 214-B-1 9,900 OCT 2004 Bagong Bayan 104. Ma. Jocelyn Fulgarinas 9334-F 48,027 OCT 55 Napsan ATTESTED: 105 Donna Liza Hagedorn 9859-A 18,345 KOT 8147 Napsan 106. Gideon Lawrence

Ernest Johnson 9347-C 35,889 KOT 7536 Napsan ATTY. ARNEL M. PEDROSA 107. Gideon Lawrence

Ernest Johnson Co owner Oscar Ugalde & Heirs of 9347-A

35,884 KOT 7535 108. Patricio Ugalde 48-B-4-B 25,256 TCT 183655 109. Edward S. Hagedorn 234 96,555 TCT 074 2013000028 110. Edward S. Hagedorn 238 173,538 TCT 074-

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113. Marina Ignacio 9334-C 46,494 OCT 3791 114. Marina Ignacio 9334-D 46,359 OCT 3790 115. Manuel Java Jr. 9334-A 44,648 OCT 3792 116. Heirs of Marianito Salinas 95 73,659 KOT 177656 117. Heirs of Valeniano Manumbaga 94-A 49,097 OCT-G-456 118. Edward S. Hagedorn 9808 52,037 TCT 187942 119. Joel bungar 9809 82,012 OCT 2895 120. Aurea Gilfardo Soriano 94-B 49,097 TCT 130293 121. Greg Villegas 9363-C 26,545 OCT 4066 122. Greg Villegas 9362-A 28,755 OCT 4071 123. Eva Christie Fatima Villegas 9362-B 28,748 OCT 4068 124. Napsan Crest inc.

145-A 50,000 TCT 19167 125. Felipe Canillo 9807 182,129 OCT 2817 126.Felina zafra, et.al 9354-A 35,386 127. Felina zafra, et.al 9354-B 35,388 128. Teresita Villena 20782 42,178 TCT 180689 129. Marilyn Ausan 20783 25,127 Untitled 130. Agnes Grace Peña 2 10,577 TCT 185948 131. Agnes Grace Peña 1 10,000 TCT 185949 132. Marie Jocelyn F. Peña Plan F (IV-26)5009-D 20,285 OCT 1281

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With a total land area of 4,025,188 square meters, all located in Barangays Napsan, Bagong Bayan, Simpokan, Bacungan and Cabayugan, this city, are hereby reclassified from Agricultural Zone to Tourism/Resort/ Residential Zone.

SECTION 2. Any Ordinance inconsistent with this Ordinance is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its full publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.

City Administrator Acting City Legal Officer

“FOR THE GREATEST GLORY OF GOD”

Republika ng Pilipinas TANGGAPAN NG SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa EXCERPTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE 143RD REGULAR SESSION OF THE 15TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA HELD ON JUNE 03, 2019 AT THE SESSION HALL OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD. PRESENT: Hon. LUIS M. MARCAIDA III

City Vice Mayor,

Presiding Officer Hon. JIMMY L. CARBONELL City Councilor, Chairma Protempore Hon. MODESTO V. RODRIGUEZ II City Councilor, Majority

Floor Leader Hon. MARIA NANCY M. SOCRATES City Councilor,

Assistant Majority Floor Leader Hon. PETER Q. MARISTELA

City Councilor, Minority Floor Leader Hon. ROY GREGORIO Q. VENTURA City Councilor Hon. VICTOR S. OLIVEROS City Councilor Hon. HENRY A. GADIANO City Councilor Hon. ROLANDO T. AMURAO City Councilor Hon. NESARIO G. AWAT City Councilor Hon. FRANCISCO R. GABUCO Ex-Officio Member, President

Liga ng mga Barangay Hon. NESTOR A. SAAVEDRA Ex-Officio Member, Indigenous

People's Mandatory Rep. Hon. MYKA MABELLE L. MAGBANUA Ex-Officio Member,

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Issue 188 June 24 - 30, 2019

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OFFICIAL BUSINESS: NONE ABSENT: Hon. MATTHEW K. MENDOZA City Councilor,

Asst. Chariman Protempore (on vacation leave)

ORDINANCE NO. 1003

Sponsored by: Committee on Human Resource and Development Organization AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE CITY ORDINANCE NO. 987 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THIRTEEN (13) ADDITIONAL POSITIONS OF PRIVATE SECRETARY 1 (SG 11/1), ONE POSITION FOR EVERY CITY COUNCILOR’S OFFICE, CO-TERMINUS IN NATURE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Puerto Princesa, in its regular session assembled, That: SECTION 1. Section 4 of City Ordinance No. 987 is hereby amended to be read as follows: Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2019.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause – All ordinances, rules and regulations or parts thereof, not consistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SO ORDAINED. CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT BY:

(SGD)JORGE G. MISAJON Records Officer IV Officer-in-Charge

ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED TO BE DULY ADOPTED: (SGD) LUIS M. MARCAIDA III City Vice Mayor Presiding OfficerW PJJH/JDA/HGS/RAR/JAA//Weng APPROVED: Ordinance No. 1003 on

“Sa gayon ayaw ko magpresume. Ang masasabi lang namin is we have reasonable constitutional grounds and legal naman ‘yong basis natin nasa Saligang Batas ‘yon, so sa usapin ng batas, ang batas ay nasa panig natin.

Pero alam naman natin na ang magpapasya niyan ay ang Mataas na Hukuman… let us hope na ma-appreciate ‘yong arguments natin ng Supreme Court,” said Anda.

RA 11259 was signed into law by Duterte on April 5, 2019, which creates the three provinces of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur. The petition was filed against four respondents, namely the Provincial Government of Palawan, the Provincial Treasurer, Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

In their petition, the eight argued that RA 11259 is “unconstitutional”, asserting that starting from its inception until its deliberation in Congress, no public consultations were conducted that involved Palawan stakeholders.

In a press statement of both movements, they claimed there were no public

by. Joy Magdamo

JUNE 21, 2019

ATTESTED: (SGD) ATTY. ARNEL M. PEDROSA City Administrator Acting City Legal Officer “FOR THE GREATEST GLORY OF GOD”

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Significant of Ginger

(SGD) LUCILO R. BAYRON City Mayor

Proponents of Save Palawan Movement file a petition to nullify RA No. 11259 (An Act Dividing the Province of Palawan Into Three Provinces) for being unconstitutional. (Photo Courtesy of Save Palawan Movement)

Ginger is a knotted, rhick, beige underground stem or rhizome of the plant.

Ginger traces back its roots from South China. From there it spread to India, South Asia, West Africa and the Carribeans. Ginger also grows abundantly here in our country. The most important active conponents of ginger root are tho to be volatile oils and pungent phenol.

Ginger or luya comes in two varieties. The common one is big and white. Aside from being used as a food spice, it also possesses medicinal properties. But the small and yellow kind, known as turmeric or luyang dilaw, is the more potent one.

Ginger's botanical name is Zingiber Officinale.

hearings that sought and consulted Palawan “fisherfolks, indigenous peoples, farmers, youth, academic institutions, and women and people’s organizations” prior to the passage of the bill in Congress.

The 28-page petition also pointed out that Section 54 of RA 11259 violated the provisions under the Philippine Constitution on the people’s right to vote in a plebiscite on the affairs “directly affecting them” as it “purposely” disqualified residents of Puerto Princesa City from casting their votes in its May 2020 plebiscite despite being directly affected.

Aside from Section 54 that violated the right of Puerto Princesans to “participation and information”, they also pointed out that Section 11 of the Act also altered the Local Government Code or Republic Act 7160 on the sharing of natural wealth.

Provided under Section 292 of RA 7160, the sharing of natural wealth is divided into 20 percent for the province, 45 percent for the municipality, and 35 percent for the barangay.

However, in RA 11259 this sharing was alleged to be “substantially altered”, where the province gets the highest share of 60 percent, while the shares of municipalities and barangays were reduced to 24 and 16 percent respectively, violating Article 10 of the Philippine Constitution.

MEDICAL POTENCY OF GINGER Researchers have discovered that ginger has a strong circulatory stimulant and vasolidator. As vasolidator, it can lower blood pressure and improve blood circulation.

It also helps reduce chest congestion and is a good expectorant and pulmonary antiseptic. It is effective in respiratory symptoms, cough, fever, headache, colds and chills. A hot salabat or gingerade can bring relief from those ailments. It poultice can relieve joint swell and arthritic pain.Tonsillitis and toothaches can be remedied by a piece of ginger. In cases like sore throat, chew a piece of ginger till the sore is relieved. Ginger hot tea is also for abdominal pains, indigestions, gas pains, vomiting and spasms.

Travelers are advised to take one cup of ginger tea 30

Governor Jose Chavez Alvarez, the leading respondent of the provincial government told Palawan News in a separate interview that they will still continue on making the law “come into fruition” in the province despite the petition.

“Kung iyon [ang] paniwala nila na tama sila, kami [ang] paniwala namin [ay] mas tama kami kaya tuloy lang kami hanggang walang prohibition ang Supreme Court (SC),” Alvarez said.

Alvarez also noted only the SC could determine the fate and outcome of this petition.

Meanwhile, provincial legal officer Atty. Teodoro Jose Matta, in a text message, said that they are going to study the concerns raised by the petitioners and assured they will respond according to the decision of the higher court.

“We are aware of the fact that certain persons have filed an action before the Supreme Court. The Provincial Government will study the matter carefully and respond accordingly – depending on how the Supreme Court will treat the said action,” said Matta.

Matta said they believe that RA 11259 does not violate any provision of the Philippine Constitution and is “valid, and legally and morally sound”.

“At any rate, these matters are now sub-judice,” he pointed out. minutes before the trip. For those sufferings from sea sickness bring along small pieces of ginger for chewing.

Chew ginger to prevent nausea and dizziness. It also brings relief for those with migraine headaches. Ginger is rich in vitamin A, C, and B complex as well as phosphorous.

INTAKE In general, ginger intake should not exceed 4 grams in a day, including ginger obtained thru diet.

For those suffering from cold, sore throat, headache, flu symptoms and menstrual cramps, you may prepare this ginger drink: 2 tbsps of freshly shredded in hot water. Drink this concoction 2-3 times daily until you are relieved.

For stream inhalation, a drop of ginger oil or a few of slices of fresh rhizome added to steaming water will work wonders.

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RTNMC scholars hold 2-day summer camp

By Aira Genesa Magdayao Reporter

RTN SDMP Scholars during their 2 day summer camp, (Photo courtesy of RTNMC Community Relations)

The Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTNMC) held a two-day summer camp for its scholars recently in Matahum Beach, Barangay Mangingisda, Puerto Princesa City.

Bong de la Rosa, RTNMC community relations manager, said Tuesday the summer camp will be a yearly activity for the 22 scholars of Bataraza to know them very well.

“Yearly na sya, actually dati orrientation ang tawag. Ito kasi parang enhancement and magkaroon kami ng opportunity na magkaroon ng chance na mas makilala pa sila, minsan kasi may mga problema na pero hindi pa sinasabi.

Kaya nagkaroon tayo ng ganong activity specifically para mas makilala sila,” he said.

Dela Rosa said the traditional activity was an orientation with the parents but this year they decided to give a time and activity for the scholars.

The summer camp was held on June 14 to 16.

He said the summer camp also helped hone scholars to become the core group of RTNMC. The activity also gave advice and counseling to students with problems in their career.

“Marami tayong na-encounter na problem. Minsan kasi ginastusan mo na pero hindi namin alam huminto na pala, ang relationship talaga between us and scholars. Sabi ko nga sa kanila, hindi na namin sila tintuturing as beneficiary ng scholarship kundi as a partner. Kung maayos tayo ay mare-reflect ‘yon sa amin sa comrel, na hindi transactional ang relationship,” Dela Rosa said.

Meanwhile, he said there is no required course to avail their scholarship provided that they are residents of the impact area which is Bataraza.

RTNMC launches its cultural literacy program to preserve the local tradition of Palaw’an tribe in Bataraza (Photo courtesy of RTNMC Community Relations)

RTNMC launches cultural literacy program

By Aira Genesa Magdayao Reporter

The Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTNMC) has launched a cultural literacy program to preserve the culture and traditions of the Palaw’an tribe in Bataraza municipality.

Iskandar Sali, RTNMC community organizer, said Tuesday that the cultural literacy program has eight sessions a month which include lectures, activities, and performances for the students.

Sali said that elders of the Pala’wan indigenous peoples (IP) are serving as the instructor of the students.

“Eight sessions a month ito, every Saturday and Sunday then around three hours. ‘Yong mga nagtuturo sa kanila ay ang mga elders din from Palaw’an tribe kasi sila naman ang nakakaalam ng mga original na mga sayaw at mga musika,” he said.

He said that the program is under the Social Development Management Program (SDMP) of RTNMC which aims to educate IP youth and elders of traditional dance and music such as Taruk, Sapa-sapa, and Basal.

The program will preserve traditional kinds of music and dances by passing it to the new generation, she said.

“Basically, kaya may ganitong program ay para ma-preserve ang kultura ng ating mga katutubo lalo na ngayon [may millenial na] kaya mas maganda pa rin na matutunan sya ng bagong henerasyon at ‘yon din naman ang gusto ni RTN,” he said.

Sali said that cultural literacy is conducted in the Bahay Tarukan of the Palaw’an, where they also gather for every activity and gathering.

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A farmer beneficiary feeds his goat a bundle of hybrid-Napier grass.

Capitol pushes for goat raising to alleviate poverty The provincial government’s goat dispersal alternative livelihood program to alleviate poverty in rural communities in Palawan will continue this year after a brief respite due to the election ban.

Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) coordinator Ninfa Rubio said Tuesday through a statement released by the Provincial Information Office (PIO) that they will now re-start their promotion campaign for rural poor families to improve their income.

Under the program, Rubio said each poor family from the organized Grassroots People’s Organization (GPO) will receive P30,000 from the Gender and Development (GAD) fund of

the province to purchase the animals and build shelters for them.

“This dispersal starts with five female goats and a buck. The remaining money is used for goat shelter and for the member’s dues to their association,” she said.

As of 2019, the provincial government was able to organize 250 GPOs province-wide with an average of 20 families each for members.

Rubio added that in 2018 alone, the PPDO was able to award livelihood assistance to 400 poor families from 21 GPOs, most of them located in southern Palawan.

Along with the anti-poverty program is also the distribution of hybrid Napier grass as a food substitute to farmer beneficiaries.

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Rubio, who also acts as the provincial GAD focal person, said that this year, they also have P65 million obligated funds for 112 GPOs composed of 2,174 families.

“We’ve conducted an orientation if they wanted goat raising as their livelihood and most of them showed interest. So most of our organized GPOs are into goat raising” she pointed out.

An inventory of the rural poor was conducted before the PPDO came up with the goat raising project, which has a big market in the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-MalaysiaPhilippines (BIMP)-East ASEAN Growth Area.

“The purpose of the inventory of the rural poor is to determine where and who the poor

are. After determining where they are, we organize them into GPOs for our livelihood interventions,” Rubio explained.

To ensure the success of the project, she said the PPDO is continuously monitoring the progress of the program.

The goat raising livelihood initiative is aimed at bringing down the poverty incidence in the province pegged at 52 percent in 2017 to 2018, to the national average of 25 percent.

She said the provincial government is confident that this initiative will help in achieving the target, along with other livelihood programs that have been implemented such as seaweeds farming, cacao production, and coconut program.