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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 09, 2013

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NEWS
RDC nominates Daza, Petilla as regional chair
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DUE TO TRO

PhilHealth accepts more run participants

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City suspends Leyte Park Hotel auction

By ROEL T. AMAZONA, & VICKY C. ARNAIZ, Correspondents

Cave tourism: e next adventure attraction in Northern Samar

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Montejo reports completion of Sohoton jetty ports

news page 3 Dr. Dominador Aguirre, Jr. (center), the newly-appointed president of Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) says he will focus on developing the capacity of their stakeholders and promoting standards of excellence and innovation in the eld of instruction, research, extension and production. (LITO A. BAGUNAS)

TACLOBAN CITY As a result of the local courts issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), the city government of Tacloban yesterday suspended the public auction of the Leyte Park Hotel.

DSWD awards partners

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City administrator Tecson John Lim said that with the issuance of TRO, the city government cant do anything but respect the decision of the court and

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Rama to Caib: Find sex video sellers, stop its spread

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Aguirre envisions a globallycompetitive EVSU

TACLOBAN CITY Newly-appointed Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) President Dominador Aguirre, Jr. yesterday said he is bent on transforming the institution into a globally-competitive and relevant technological university. EVSU envisions of becoming pro-active, relevant and dynamic partner for development in the 21st century operating at the cutting edge intellectual, technological and scientific fields of undertakings, Aguirre told reporters at a press conference at the universitys executive house. Aguirre said to gain competitive advantage in the global market, its plans, programs and policies are anchored towards continuous improvement and higher levels of productivity. Officially proclaimed in October last year, Aguirre will formally take his oath today as the third EVSU president in the presence of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) officials, key government and local officials, EVSU community and stakeholders. Aguirre added EVSU has always been at the forefront in contributing

Habal-habal to be regulated in the city

TACLOBAN CITY To protect both the riding public and the commuters in the northern barangays of this city, the city council is set to pass an ordinance that would regulate the business operation of motorcycle for hire (MCH) also known as habal-habal on said areas. Councilor Jerry Yaokasin said that people in the northern part of the city are using haba-habal as their mode of transportation as most areas are not accessible by any public utility vehicle (PUV). We feel that the operation of this vehicle would be legalized, for us to protect both the driver and the passenger, Yaokasin said. He added that it is one of the best ways to regulate the operation of such type

Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 84F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.

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TACLOBAN CITY In the absence of two officials in the Regional Development Council (RDC), the members of the body have nominated two local chief executives to fill the vacancies. The RDC chairman and co-chairman posts have been vacated four months ago with the appointment of its chairman former Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla to the Department of Energy as secretary, and the resignation of the councils co-chair Tiburcio Morales. During its meeting on Feb. 7, RDC members have

RDC nominates Daza, Petilla as regional chair

nominated Northern Samar Governor Paul Daza and Palo, Leyte Mayor Remedios Petilla for the vacant posts in the council. The RDC is temporarily chaired by Atty. Bonifacio Uy, the regional director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). But prior to their nomination, Daza and Petilla both manifested that Atty. Uy should continue his work as RDC chairman and the election of new officials should be shelved as it is impossible for them to do their work. This was however, contested by Uy and said the position of the new RDC chair is crucial since a permanent chairman should preside and participate in the deliberation of the 2014 budget for the region. Under RDC ruling, the chairmanship would be filled-in by voting an RDC member who is a local chief executive, while its co-chair must be from the private sector. Petilla, who is the current president of the League of Municipalities in Leyte once chaired the RDC when she was the governor of the

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province. Daza on the other hand is the current chairman of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC). After the nomination, voting members of the RDC will conduct elect its chairman and the winning candidates name will be forwarded to the Office of the President for confirmation. Once a new RDC chairman is selected, he or she will select a co-chairman that will represent the private sector. (ROEL T. AMA-

TACLOBAN CTIYThe Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) through the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) and Public Employment Service Office Philippines (PESOPhil) conducted their regular meeting recently at Leyte Oriental Hotel in which one of the agenda was the preparation for the 2013 National PESO Congress. DoLE-Southern Leyte Labor employment officer Neil Moraleta said that the PESO of Eastern Visayas is planning to host this year National PESO Congress which aim to recognize the profound performance and contribution of the PESOs in the facilitation of employment services at the community level throughout the country. The congress is an opportunity for the PESOs to exchange ideas, experiences, concerns, and best prac-

DoLE prepares PESO congress

tices which will provide valuable inputs and inspiration for the PESOs in addressing employment service issues, Moraleta said in an interview with Leyte Samar Daily Express. Republic Act No. 8759 or the PESO Act of 1999 mandates every province, city, municipality, state and private colleges and universities, non-government organizations, and community-based organizations for the establishment of the PESO. The PESO law also aims to carry out the State policy to provide full employments and equality of employment opportunities for all and, for this purpose, to strengthen and expand the existing employment facilitation service machinery of the government at the local levels. The Bureau of Labor Relations and the Bureau of Working Conditions will also conduct next week a seminar for selected Single Entry Approach (SENA) Officers in order to improve their ability and boldness as SENA Officers. SENA is a reform measure of DOLE which was institutionalized by Labor Secretary

TACLOBAN CITYThe Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) have started accepting registration for the nationwide simultaneous run for a cause which will be conducted this coming February 17, 2013 as part of the celebration for their 18th Anniversary celebration and achieving the Universal Healthcare. PhilHealth-8 regional in-

PhilHealth accepts more run participants

Baldoz last year through D.O. 107-10 to effect faster, fairer, and inexpensive settlement of labor issues and to prevent these issues from maturing into actual labor cases, or in this instance, a criminal or civil case. Under the SENA, single entry approach desks (SEADs) were installed in every DOLE office nationwide to serve as entry points in speeding up the resolution of all cases affecting workers and employers. On the other hand, the Committee on Child Labor is also planning to hold a meeting for Provincial Focal Person next week which will be a very heavy week of major trainings for DoLE Technical Personnel. (RYAN GABRIEL
L. ARCENAS)

formation officer Miramar Zabala said that the simultaneous run is intended for the mother and child care protection program of PhilHealth in which the proceeds thereof will be donated to the Philippine Childrens Medical Center and Regional Haven Dormitory in Eastern Visayas under the supervision of the Department of Social Welfare Development (DSWD). Zabala added that the run is composed of 3k, 5k, 10k, and 18k in which they expect three thousand runners coming from different area of the region who will participate. Actually, as of today, we have already 2,400 registered runners in the region, Zabala told Leyte Samar Daily Express by phone. The assembly area for the run is at Balyuan Amphitheatre in which interested applicants may register online on PhilHealths website or can go to the nearest local offices to register or at the PhilHealth booths in malls. On the other hand, PhilHealth have attained already the Universal Health Care for having a great number of beneficiaries under their pro-

gram. Zabala said that the UHC is attained at least 85 percent of the total population in the country. Since its creation in 1995 and despite of various schemes from various administration, PhilHealth has not attained that 85 percent beneficiary coverage. But last year, PhilHealth reported that they have finally achieved the UHC coverage.

In Eastern Visayas, PhilHealth has 4.4 million members and beneficiaries out of the 4.2 million projected population of the National Statistics Office. With this, PhilHealth enjoins the public to join the run in order to achieve a Universal Health Care (UHC) for the Philippines because our country deserves to be healthy, Zabala said. (RYAN
GABRIEL L. ARCENAS)

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NEWS

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Cave tourism: The next adventure attraction in Northern Samar

LAS NAVAS, Northern SamarIf you feel like being a caver just for a day, kit yourself out with a lighted helmet, a jumpsuit and boots, and prepare to descend into the entrails of Northern Samar tourist caves. This could be a chance for you to do far more than simply go on a sightseeing trip and enables you to personally see stone forests, amazing underground cathedrals and discover the secrets of these show caves. Cave tourism, among many types of ecotourism, has gained popularity now in the Philippines particularly in Samar provinces where the countrys biggest caves can be found. Compared to other outdoor gigs, like mountaineering or scuba diving, caving seduces tourists with its set of dangers, mysteries and thrills. And this town invites you, dares you, to discover them yourself. Next month, the local tourism office will offer a cave tour and river cruise which will feature the towns best kept secrets - the famous KM3 Caves and Pinipisakan Falls. The province backed up the initiative of a local adventure group called Laoang Spelunkers Club in hosting the first-ever Northern Samar Cave Congress on March 1 and 2 highlighting the enchanting caves, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, old churches, culture and festivals. Local caver Jerome Amante Deananeas, one of the organizers, said that as of today, around 60 domestic tourists have confirmed joining the event. For a minimal fee of only P350, one will be given a souvenir shirt and enjoy trekking, mountain climbing, cave explorations, water sports plus informative lectures on Basic Caving and Safety, Cave Formations and Geology, Environmental Protection and other sports tourism topics, Deananeas said. Cave tourism in the country is still quite young, Deananeas said arguing that gatherings like this also teach them to learn good practices and promotes the tourism industry. Caving, he said, could be more technically demanding compared to other sports as it needs skills, endurance tests. Inside a cave, you get to feel how small you are in the scheme of things. There would be times when you wont even see the walls or the ceiling but only the small space around your body. The fear factor is higher and the prize is unZone Authority [TIEZA] (40%) and was placed under lease agreement with UCI on September 15, 1994. Definitely, it will not pursue because we abide by the rule of law, the court had issued a TRO and we will respect that, Lim said. But he added that once the TRO expires and after a hearing is conducted and if is in favor of the city government, they will set another date for the auction of the hotel. Its just a matter of time that the city will be able to collect its taxes that is meant to be used to serve the people, Lim said. About nine real properties of LPH are included in deniably very rewarding. Livelihood Aside from this event, local residents served as tour guides offer cave tours with add-ons, such as river-cruise, catering meals, souvenirs and home stay services. Local folks living near the Pinipisakan Falls were Pinipisakan Falls turned from a mere farmer into guides, boatmen into engaging story-tellers, plain housewives into skilled cooks and souvenir-makers. Pinipisakan Falls is a series of star-like waterfalls TACLOBAN CITY The and a multi-layered cascad- establishment of three jetty ing attraction located 15 ports in the town of Basey, kilometers away from the Samar is now completed, town of Las Navas. KM3 according to An Waray ParCave or Ginagatusan Caves ty-list Rep. Neil Benedict and its subterranean natu- Montejo. ral pool are the main atThe jetty port will make tractions of the area and are for tourist travel to the Soonly accessible by motor hoton Cave and Natural boats. Bridge Park much easier To get into these spots, and safer, Montejo told one may take one hour river Leyte Samar Daily Express. cruise and three kilometers It was the Tourism Intrek that involves negotiat- frastructure and Enterprise ing very steep trails, narrow Zone Authority (TIEZA), dirt roads in single file. In 2007, the province and its islets have been declared by the Tourism department as Eco TourPALO, LeyteThe Deism Zone. Few years later, partment of Health (DoH) recreational activities and in Eastern Visayas has urged tourism-related businesses the public to take Doxycyflourished in the province. cline and Prophylaxis Anti(RICKY J. BAUTISTA) biotics from health centers to avert infections caused the supposed auction sale by leptospirosis. DOH-8 information ofby city government which covers 61,322 square me- ficer Bryant Labastida said ters. that the Doxycycline is What the city govern- an antibiotic used to treat ment is pursuing is for the bacterial infections while payment of the Real Prop- prophylaxis is a measure erty Tax (RPT) and that P65 million unpaid RPT is of big help for the city as it DoF [Department of Ficould fund lots of projects, nance] with concurrence of the city official stressed. the Office of the President, He said that even if the Chan said. property is sold through He added it is best for auction, LPH management the city government and can still get it back because PMO to negotiate for a setthere is a one year grace pe- tlement, which include the riod only that they have to citys condonation of penalpay for the legal interest. ties and interests. The city administrator Officials of the citys added that it is only through legislative branch on the an auction sale which the other hand agreed that the city government sees as the city government has all the best solution to collect all right to conduct auction unpaid taxes from the hotel sale especially among errmanagement. ing RPT owners. Meanwhile, Engr. WilIt could give posison Chan, president of UCI tive development over the said the TRO is just tempo- property like the LPH if rary. this could be sold to someI still believe the real body who could fund for property taxes be paid by its further development, PMO pursuant to our lease said Councilor Jerry Yaocontract and opinion of kasin.

KM3 Caves

Montejo reports completion of Sohoton jetty ports

which has the task to develop, manage and supervise infrastructure projects in the country, that implemented the project with a cost of P5 million. It will be turned over by TIEZA to the local government unit (LGU) of Basey that will maintain the facility, Montejo added. Montejo said that after its turn-over to Basey LGU, other projects that would be implemented for Sohoton are the improvement of

trails going to cave, installation of lighting system and construction of comfort rooms.. We dont want our tourists to be safe while inside the cave. So we need these facilities, the partylist solon said. He however clarified that before they could implement these projects, they will have to conduct a study to ensure that it will not destroy the natural beauty of the place.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)

DoH warns public of leptospirosis

designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease. It will be recalled that different areas in Region 8 were affected by flashfloods last year. This prompted DOH to distribute Doxycycline and Prophylaxis to various health centers in Tacloban City and Palo, Leyte, Labastida said. Labastida added they have been encouraging peo-

City...
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shelve the plan to auction the Leyte Park Hotel property. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 6 has issued a 72-hour TRO in favor of the provincial government of Leyte to refrain the city government from auctioning the government-owned hotel which is currently under lease contract with Unimasters Conglomerate Inc. (UCI). LPH is co-owned by the Privatization and Management Office [PMO] (34%), province of Leyte (26%), and the Tourism Infrastructure and Economic

ple to take Doxycycline and Prophylaxisbecaue it could lessen possible cases of leptospirosis, a disease caused by rats urine. Last year, Eastern Visayas have about 82 cases of leptospirosis with five deaths. This year DoH has recorded two victims of leptospirosis from Daram, Samar and Tanauan, Leyte. (RYAN
GABRIEL L. ARCENAS)

In our February 6, 2013 issue, the banner story Resolution is enough to extend deadline of local taxes, fees it mentioned City Councilor Jerry Yaokasin as author of the resolution extending the deadline of payment of local taxes, fees and charges without surcharges and penalties from January 20 to February 20, 2013. It should have been Councilor Jerry Uy. We regret the error. - EDITOR

ERRATUM

But the problem right now is there is a pending decision of the court which makes it very complicated for us to comment over the issue, Yaokasin added. Fellow councilor Jerry Uy for his part explained that as far as the property is concerned, LPH is owned by the government which means that the city government cannot subject it to public auction. If they want to collect payment from the delinquency of those who are managing the hotel, they should run against the leasee and the by selling the properties covered by the hotel, Uy explained. In Feb. 2002, the court issued a permanent injunction prohibiting the city

government to impose the warrant of levy issued to the province of Leyte and prohibiting from levying the property in order to answer for the unpaid assessed real property tax of the Leyte Park Hotel. On November 2011, the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered the lessee UCI to pay unpaid tax dues but the latter filed a motion for reconsideration, which is now pending in court. The Leyte Park Hotel was built in 1979, and believed to be part of the illgotten wealth of the Marcos family. In 1987, the property was sequestered by the government under former President Corazon Aquinos term.

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OPINION

Saturday, 09 February 2013

EDITORIAL

COMELECs inability to set system right aects possibility of alliances

sponse. Filipinos have just lost interest in the electoral exercise and if any, are just interested in how to make money out of it. The noise the Commission is making on reforms is not creating an impression. People are more interested in aligning with private organizations to make sure that the elections will be dignified and fraud-free. Aside from the Church guarding electorates rights, media groups have come forward to be counted. The Commission should have been at the forefront in ensuring that elections remain untarnished. Many incidents in the past would have been thwarted if said reforms were set earlier. Without a strong electoral system, the exercise is battered with a lot of electoral protests
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t is about three months into the mid-year Philippine elections and cases on electoral protests and frauds are still hanging and have not been settled yet. It is quite disheartening that the Commission and the Electoral Tribunal have not done anything yet to correct or give justice to the wrongs committed during the past elections. Late resolutions of cases are injustices done on those affected. This has affected the publics faith in the electoral system. Worst, it has tarnished the credibility of the Commission and the government. At the back of the peoples faith in the administration of PNoy, there are still doubts lurking behind, ready to pounce on the surface to mar its integrity. At the most, it has made the COMELECs present effort to install reforms with lukewarm re-

LMWDs debacle
There is an ongoing miracle happening in some areas in Tacloban City these days! Taps which used to be dried are now miraculously flowing! This is what makes competition good and healthy. It wakes people up from deep slumber. It improves service. The presence of a private water facility has triggered the miracle, a welcome respite from the usual water problem experienced by Taclobanons. The miracle is a result of the usual rivalry or business competition. If Mactan Rocks did not come to Tacloban and disprove the allegations that there is no water in the City, Taclobanons would still be in the dark. Now, many are surprised the detriment of peoples health living in these areas. This could be the reason why even if they want to open all the regulators to the city now, they simply could not for fear that these old pipes would burst. As the elections are coming, with children and kin running for certain posts, it would be folly not to give in to the general demand for water service. Continuing to turn deaf ears on the people could hurt political dreams. Voters will surely remember how they were deprived of such basic resource out of greed and selfish motives. This is why, there is suddenly

why these arid areas are suddenly enjoying water service. It is a phenomenon, but actually it is not a miracle. If truth be told, there is water from the start. In 1990 when we just transferred to the subdivision in Naga-Naga, we enjoyed having shower without the need to have water pump. In the late 1990s,

when the water problem got severe and only air came out of their pipes, many households had their water connections cut to escape paying the minimum rate. This simply shows that the control valves to these areas were simply closed down. Years of not being utilized would result to dilapidation and collapse of the pipes to

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OPINION
Dr. Anthony Fugoso, in a separate report, was quoted that people should watch out during the Year of the Water Snake the unfolding of major events from water-related disasters to friendly alliances. Among the Chinese animal signs, the luckiest during the Year of the Water Snake, according to him, are the Rat and Dog, while the Tiger, Ox and Horse will be more fortunate in terms of wealth. The Dragon, on the other hand, will be lucky when it comes to romance and education, while, the Rabbit, Rooster, Sheep, Monkey, Pig and Snake are among the not so lucky animal signs include. One astrology website (chinesefortunecalendar. com) describes the Year of the Water Snake as follows: The first day of 2013 Chinese Astrology Year is on February 4, 2013.) Many people are eager to know if they will have better luck in the forthcoming year than previous years. Here, we want to use Chinese Astrologys Five Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth) theory to explain peoples fortune in 2013 and foresee what will happen in their lives in the Water Snake year. 2013 is the Water Snake year. It added, If your lucky element is Water and did well in 2012, then your luck will most likely continue during the year of the Snake. Snake contains Fire. People whose Fire score is low will receive benefits from

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Behold the year of the feared serpent

Speaking of enterprise, one feng shui expert was quoted in national news wires saying that If one person is planning to change careers, put up a business or end a relationship, do it before the start of the Year of the Water Snake to have the most luck. A different advice was alluded to another expert who said that in the Year of the Water Snake, major advances in science and technology can be expected especially in information technology-related businesses like mobile phone companies. Other industries such as media, travel and the arts, particularly dance, and education and research will also be good this year, since the water element of the year is closely associated with the latter. Feng shui authority Marites Allen, in an abscbn.com news veered special attention towards certain events that the people should watch out for during the Year of the Water Snake, to quote, Water disasters and fighting can have some impact in the general scene; younger generation will be governing this year; clever people will reign supreme over powerful people; friendly alliances can take place, not only within the Philippines but also in other countries; and technology will bring more people together. Feng shui practitioner

Good vibes, fresh start. Thats the way Chinoys usher in the new year in their astrology calendar. The Year of the Water Snake sets in tomorrow, with ripples of anticipation among believers and cynics of the age-old feng shui and of course needless to expound, geomancy and eastern astrology. Ways and means are mustered by Chinoys and pure-bred Pinoys who are expectant that complying with feng shui dos and donts will tide in fortune and blessings. Sadly, health authorities of the government warn the people against the possible harm that exposure to chemical-laced Chinese lucky charms could do to human health. As Chinese new year comes, a lot of people turn towards feng shui experts, geomancers, astrologers and psychics for their astral projections like they would in every New Year in the Gregorian calendar that arrives. To some, consulting these experts is part of the necessary routine, while others claim it to be more of a habit, if not hobby. It is like consulting a couturier for what dress fits best for

the occasion and how it is donned. Notwithstanding the positive affirmation of those who totally believe in the benefits of seeking advice from said specialists, religion (whatever it is) deem it profane because for preachers of the Bible, for one, stand pat to the teaching that only God knows what lies in every mans future and what his destiny holds. Is there really a sense in resorting to these extra perceptive disciplines, feng shui for instance, to determine ones fate in a particular Chinese year? To some, chiefly the Chinoys, maybe yes, because it has been part of their tradition and cultural heritage. Mind you, business entities, primarily owned or managed by Chinoys, lay their back on customary Chinese new year gestures, such as the lion dance and the dragon dance. Firecrackers used to be a fad but with the hazards they have notably caused to lives and limbs and properties, too, they were replaced by the lighting of sky lanterns and fireworks display in designated areas, usually the parks and plazas.

Snake. Snake also contains some Earth. 2013 will bring some luck for people whose Lucky Element is Earth. Snake contains little Metal, too. Since Metal is afraid of Fire. People whose lucky element is Metal wont gain too much advantage from Snake in 2013. Snake is a no-limb animal with fork-like tongue. Further it stated, Although, Snake uses its tongue to smell, people dont like the spitting tongue which is associated with mouth action, possibly argumentation. Therefore, the Snake has the potential to hurt people relationship, especially, when Tiger and

Monkey are around. Same with Allen, Fugoso believe that feng shui comprises only one-third of a persons luck, the other one-third being heaven luck or God-given luck and the other human luck, which is based on ones actions and decisions. Is this not the same idea espoused by spiritual leaders and bible preachers and the non-believers of the Chinese astral disciplines? Truly, the person himself will make the difference in his own life. These astral projections could be his guide, but the ultimate performer is him, with the guidance of His Creator.

The Sower
Saturday of the Fourth Week in OT Heb 13:15-17, 20-21;Ps 23; Mk 6:30-34

THE RETURN OF THE TWELVE

The apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while. People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat. So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place. People saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.

THE APOSTLES RETURN

Finally the apostles came back from their missions. They had enjoyed the work of preaching to the people and of curing their sick. It had been a continuous work and, added to this was the problem of hiking wherever they needed to go. They were tired but they were happy and eager to report to Christ all that they had done. Our Lord saw that they needed rest and so he urged them to do that. He was attentive to their encouragement and to the moral support that they needed. He was concerned about their comfort and for the needs of their health. People who are busy giving of their own physical and spiritual strength are liable to forget that we humans need time and opportunity to recover. Sometimes we need rest for our body; we also need rest and renewal for our spirit. Do we give proper attention to our needs for refreshing our body and especially our soul? We will use these in the service of God. Are we attentive to the needs of others in body and soul? They too would serve God. (The Daily Gospel Now by Robert E. Sullivan, O.M.I., published by Paulines. Visit us at www.paulines.ph or at Paulines Media Center, Real St., Tacloban City. Tel. #321-3195) Sowers thought: The blessed in heaven will have a vision proportionate to their fidelity to God on earth, to their effort to know God and to make others know God. Blessed James Alberione, founder of the Pauline Family

COMELECs...
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LMWDs...
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water flowing on the taps which could be abruptly stopped once again. But the possibility is nil. With the billion loan incurred for the said rehabilitation work, it is likely that they will turn-over the management of the facility to Tacloban City. The greatest debacle of LMWD was not taking care of the place that gave them 80 percent of their total revenues. With inept service, people in subdivisions and un-served villages would transfer to the privately-run water service leaving the LMWD with

losses in terms of paying clients. They forgot to serve the very people that mattered in the business. At present, Taclobanons are left with the question: Is there really a plan to rehabilitate the connections in Tacloban or is there intent to expand to the un-served areas? We could only hear murmurs of doubt and disbelief. No one thinks that the water facility will spend millions on the rehabilitation of old water pipes and connections in the city downtown area especially with the election campaign coming. The money is better used somewhere. So everything is farcical and a seeming circus.

and cases of fraud after the elections. It says a lot about the Filipinos and is quite disheartening. When the US presidential elections were done, results were immediately known in 3 days. The winner was sworn in, with the rival conceding without chaos and noise. In the country, the row goes for months, years and it does not end. Candidates just keep on bickering forgetting the mandate of their work. Politicking continues

with losing candidates disturbing the winning ones at work; the winning ones distracted at times. The Chong-Espina row over Bilirans lone congressional district is a glaring example of how inefficient our justice system is. It is unfair for both parties; either way, both defeated or winner get affected and cannot move on immediately. The paralysis gets worst as one harbor the psychological pain that could last for many generations. Friendships and alliances are forever ruined.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2007-0028 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name JOEL BROSAS Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A FILCAB SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-DIIT & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF TWO (2) UNITS WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON MARCH 23, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NOS. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 29th day of January 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

NEWS/NOTICES
TACLOBAN CITY The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas awarded three partners from nongovernment organizations (NGO) and local government units that significantly provided successful social protection programs to marginalized and vulnerable sectors of the region durRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-1161 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a UVE service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name as THRESS MARIAS TOURS SERVICES. ALBERTO DAIRO Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A UVE SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-SOGOD SOUTHERN LEYTE & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON SEPT. 18, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NO. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 6th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

Saturday, 09 February 2013

DSWD awards partners

ing the culmination night of the departments 62nd anniversary celebration last Feb.6 at the Leyte Park Hotel, Tacloban City. This years awardees were South Pacific Integrated Agricultural Development Foundation Inc. (SPIADFI); municipality of Javier, Leyte for the Gawad Paglilingkod sa Sambayanan (GAPAS) Award; and province of
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2011-0014 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a PUJ/DUAL service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name RENIA RHOADES Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ/DUAL SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-BASEY VIA HI-TRI & VICE VERSA & USED TO TRANSPORT CARGOES EXCLUSIVELY ALONG THE ROUTE WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON MAY 21, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NOS. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 21, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 7th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2008-0114 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a PUJ service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name BUENAVENTURA D. YU Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CPC TO OPERATE A PUJ SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: ORMOC-KANANGA-MATAG-OB & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON APRIL 11, 2013. IN THE PRESENT APPLICATION, APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF A CPC USING THE SAME NOS. OF UNIT AND ROUTE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 6th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2013-0085 Ref. No. VIII-2011-0035 Application for Sale & Transfer of a CPC operate a FILCAB service with Extension of Validity & with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name TERESITA FAJARDO-VENDOR JOVITO S. FAJARDO-VENDEE Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF SALE MADE BY TERESITA FAJARDO IN FAVOR OF JOVITO S. FAJARDO OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: TACLOBAN CITY-MARASBARAS & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1) UNIT A FILCAB SERVICE WHICH CERTIFICATE IS

Leyte for the Gawad sa Makabagong Teknolohiya for introducing the biometric system for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. The municipality of Javier and province of Leyte also received the same recognition at the national level during the DSWD anniversary celebration, held last Feb. 1 in Manila. The Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon Ko sa Bayan (PaNaTa)
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board Regional Office No. 8 Tacloban City LTFRB CASE NO. VIII-2003-0176 Application for Extension of Validity of a CPC operate a MINI BUS service with Prayer to Adopt Trade Name ROMUALDO BAGUHIN Applicant/s/Petitioner x.............................x NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT IS A GRANTEE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A MINI-BUS SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT ALONG THE LINE: SOGOD-LILOAN-SAN FRANCISCO & VICE VERSA WITH THE USE OF ONE (1)UNIT WHICH CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2013, WITH PRAYER TO ADOPT TRADE NAME AS PETER ARIEL TRANSPORT SERVICE.

awards is our way of expressing gratitude and appreciation to our partners, said DSWD regional director Remia Tapispisan. The PaNaTa Ko Sa Bayan Awrds aims to recognize partners stakeholders in appreciation with their unending support in the implementation of social protection programs at their own level. (JOAN
BACLAY, Pamilya)

IO-Pantawid

STILL VALID AND SUBSISTING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 6th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) GUALBERTO N. GUALBERTO Clerk of Board

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD BY THIS BOARD ON FEBRUARY 22, 2013 AT 9:00 AM AT ITS OFFICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS. At least TEN (10) days prior to the date, applicant/s shall publish this Notice once in one (1) Daily newspaper of general circulation in Eastern Visayas. Parties opposed to the approval of the application must file verified written opposition supported by documentary evidences on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so desire, appear on said date and time. This application shall be acted upon by the Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidences submitted by parties under the board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary or testimonial evidences. WITNESS THE HONORABLE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ARTHUR L. SAIPUDIN, this 8th day of February 2013. (Sgd.) Atty. MANUEL R.P. MARTILLO Attorney IV

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of Silverio Pada and Petra Paler Pada extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 9 parcels all situated in Matalom, Leyte described as: Parcel 1, Cad. Lot No. 5581-P/30, situated at Sto. Nio St.; containing an area of 137.05 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 05-27003-00263, market value of P29,827.56; Parcel 2, Cad. Lot No. 29, Cad. 967-D, situated at Sto. Nio St., Matalom, Leyte containing an area of 687 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 02-27003-00134, market value of P135,922.95; Parcel 3, situated at Caridad, Matalom, Leyte with Certificate of Title No. P-24333, Cadastral Lot No. 654, Plsm-1089-D, containing an area of 1,876 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 9941 with Market Value of P4,104.96; Parcel 4, situated at Caridad, Matalom, Leyte, with Original Certificate of Title No. P-24329, Cadastral Lot No. 800, containing an area of 491.6 square meters, more or less, under Tax Dec. No. 05-27011-00179, with Market Value of P92,715.76; Parcel 5, (Cadastral Lot No. 1437, Cad-967-D) situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 4,050 square meters, more or less under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. TP-14246; Parcel 6, (Cadastral Lot No. 1474) situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 1,246 square meters, more or less, under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P-24328; Parcel 7, (Cadastral Lot No. 1529) situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 1,536 square meters, more or less, under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P-72402; Parcel 8, situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 4,233 square meters, more or less, under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P-73515; Parcel 9, (Cadastral Lot No. 1863) situated at Brgy. Elevado, Matalom, Leyte, containing an area of 11,273 square meters, more or less, under Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. P73473; per Doc. No. 1301, Page No. 16, Book No. XII, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Vivian Rosario F. Palima-Petracorta. LSDE: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of late Renato D. Palomo, Sr. extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a one-half (1/2) conjugal share of a parcel of land in Brgy. Tigbao, Tacloban City, designated as Lot I, Block 25, Pcs-08-000311, Psd-08-000857, situated at Brgy. Tigbao, City of Tacloban, Leyte, containing an area of 183 square meters and heirs hereby transfer and convey by way of Donation Inter Vivos in favor of heir/donee, Eleanor V. Palomo-Morfe, the above described property including the other half share of surviving spouse to make it whole parcel; per Doc. No. 0371, Page No. 076, Book No. I, Series of 2012 of Notary Public Atty. Ma. Rowena Paculan-Mari. LSDE: Feb. 2,9 & 16, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late Rosales Homeres extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Peso Savings Account with the Philippine Veterans Bank, Tacloban Branch, bearing Acct. No. 02502-008595-5 through which her Liberty Insurance Corp. of Surety Bond in the amount of P142,393.17 plus interest accruing, and heirs hereby waive/renounce, transfer and quitclaim in favor of co-heir DOMINADOR R. HOMEREZ, JR.; per Doc. No. 415, Page 84, Book No. X, Series of 2013 of Notary Public Atty. Asterio A. Villero LSDE: Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER

Saturday 09 February 2013

NATIONAL NEWS

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MANILA (Updated) -- Prosecutors have sought the release of 18 suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits after an investigation showed they were erroneously arrested for involvement in the 2002 kidnappings of six people in Sulu, officials said Thursday. The Department of Justice (DOJ) did a reinvestigation on the murder and kidnapping for ransom cases, where some of the accused said they were randomly arrested by military officers based on erroneous intelligence data. The case is still under trial at the Pasig City Regional Trial Court branch 266 as state prosecutors will soon ask Judge Toribio Ilao Jr. to come up with a release order for these individuals who had been wrongly accused. In a 12-page resolution, the DOJ said 13 of them should be released from Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City since they were not positively identified by prosecution witnesses Amily Mantec and Roland Ulla. They are Ustadz Ahmadsali Badron, Hajer Arasani, Jammal Sawaban, Robin Sahiyal, Alton Ladhalaam, Edwin Siarot Sawaldi, Mohammad Said

18 suspected Sayyafs cleared of role in abductions

Sali, Adzhar Nawali, Abdullan Hussih, George Nami, Abdullah Ussih, Jeheri Jeron and Manny Ismael. There appears to be no proof of their participation in the kidnapping much less evidence of their purported membership in the Abu Sayyaf Group, stated the resolution signed by Prosecutor General Claro Arellano. Meanwhile, lack of probable cause was the reason behind the impending release of Jumlie Orie, Jul Ahmad Ahadi, Arabi Sali, Sonny Boy Barakim and Abdulwahab Hamja. In every criminal prosecution, the prosecution must prove two things: 1) the commission of the crime and 2) the identification of the accused as the perpetrator of the crime. Cursory identification does not suffice to convict the accused. What is needed is positive identification made with moral certainty as to the person of the offender, the DOJ resolution stated. Seven prosecutors said in a joint report that the men were either mistakenly identified as Abu Sayyaf bandits, or may have been members of the al-Qaeda-linked group but played no role in the kidnappings, based on available evidence.

Rama to Caib: Find sex video sellers, stop its spread

CEBU CITY -- Support from various sectors poured for the female student involved in a sex video, including the city mayor who gave orders to prevent the reproduction and sale of copies of the video. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the City AntiIndecency Board (Caib) to go after downtown stall owners who sell copies of the sex video involving two students of two local universities. Rama said the reproduction and sale of the videos have to stop, adding that it doesnt even have the consent of the people involved. The Provincial Womens Commission (PWC) will even go as far as tapping international agencies like the US Department of Homeland Security to track down the person responsible for uploading the video. I wish they (DVD vendors) would not be adding insult to injury because these students have not decided to become bomba stars, Rama said on Thursday. When asked if Caib will also have to confiscate other lewd videos and pornographic materials sold in the downtown area, Rama said he would prefer that the group focuses on stopping the spread of the sex video first. We should focus on this first because this is whats being talked about now, because it affects innocent people, he said. No more business In his regular news conference on Thursday, Rama warned those who will be caught selling copies of the sex video that they will no longer be allowed to do business in the city. We will not allow them to sell anywhere in the city. We are talking about the morality and the future of our children, he said. They will also be penalized, Rama added, since they have violated Republic Act (RA) 9995 or the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009. RA 9995 prohibits any person from taking a photo or video coverage of a person or group of persons performing sexual acts or any similar activity, or to capture an image of the private area of a person, such as the genitals, pubic area, buttocks or female breast without the consent of the person involved and under circumstances in which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Selling, distributing, publishing and broadcasting of such photo or video or recording of sexual act are also prohibited. A penalty of imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than seven years and a fine of not less than P100,000 but not more than P500,000, or both at the discretion of the court, shall be imposed on any person who violates the law. Not selling Vendors of pirated DVDs in downtown Cebu City said they are not selling copies of the sex video. They said personnel from Cebu City Hall and the police have inspected their stalls and asked them if they sell copies of the video. A male vendor said he only saw the video on his cell phone and he did not dare make copies of it when the controversy spread last week. They will be arrested if they did that, said the vendor, who owns a stall on Osmea Blvd. Vendors at the Vision Theatre on Colon St. also said they dont have a copy of the video but have other x-rated DVDs. At the Capitol, Acting Governor Agnes Magpale, chairman of the PWC, said they are willing to help the 24-year-old student through stress debriefing and psychosocial intervention if she seeks their help. Magpale said they will tap international agencies like the US Department of Homeland Security to try to trace who uploaded the video on the Internet. (SUNNEX)

Membership in the Abu Sayyaf and other suspected terror groups is not outlawed in the Philippines. At least two of the suspects have been detained for more than two years, while most others were captured last year, said Peter Ong, a prosecutor who recently carried out a new investigation after many suspects insisted on their innocence. A judge must now approve the release of the suspects. While the Abu Sayyaf committed the kidnappings and beheadings, we note the indiscriminate arrests of alleged members of the ASG, even those who did not participate in the kidnappings, the prosecutors said. ASG is an acronym for the Abu Sayyaf Group. Two other suspects detained in connection with the kidnappings have been identified as being among the kidnappers. Those two are still being held by authorities and will face trials, the prosecutors said. The victims, all members of the religious sect Jehovahs Witnesses, were peddling cosmetics in a community in rural Patikul town, Sulu when they were abducted in August 2002 and taken to the Abu Sayyaf s jungle encampments. Two of the victims were beheaded by the bandits and four eventually escaped, the prosecutors said. The Abu Sayyaf, which is on a US list of terrorist organizations, has been blamed for bomb attacks, kidnapping sprees and beheadings. The Abu Sayyaf was founded in 1991 in Basilan island with funds and training believed to come from Asian and Middle Eastern radical groups, including al-Qaeda. It came to US attention in 2001 when it kidnapped three Americans, one of whom was beheaded, along with dozens of Filipinos. (SUNNEX)

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NEWS

Saturday, 09 February 2013

Aguirre...
to the development of the region and as an institution of higher learning, it has a long tradition of working with the community and other stakeholders in pursuing its mission of promoting quality education and professional training to its clientele. As the new university president, Aguirre said he will lead in developing for a strong, professionallyfrom page 1

skilled and productive human capital base by training scientists, professionals, students and researchers needed to propel development in the region and in the country. I will focus on developing the capacity of our stakeholders and promote the standards of excellence and innovation by adopting relevant policies and viable strategies in the field of instruction, research, extension services, and techno-

L. ARINTO, with reports from JENNIFER P. DEMAGANTE, EVSU Intern)

logical production, Aguirre said. Prior to his appointment as university president, he has been vice-president for Academic Affairs and concurrent dean of the Graduate School. A native of Burauen town in Leyte, he is married to Evelyn Bernal Aguirre, the dean of College of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Leyte Normal University. (REYAN

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of vehicle in the city. Yaokasin said that if this ordinance would be approved by the city council, the MCH owners are obliged to get a franchise from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for their plate to be changed, from green to yellow. According to him, if MCH owners have already changed their plates, they

could already get insurance from the government. Habal-habal, a motorcycle modified to accommodate more passengers are frequently used as PUV in Tigbao, Salvacion, Paglaum, Palanog, San Juanico crossing, Tagpuro, and New Kawayan, all in the northern part of this city. This ordinance would regulate the number of passengers (only two passengers per travel) as well as regulate its fare, he the councilor said. (REY G. GRADO)