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NAGA CITY Its now all set for 2012 Palarong Bicol in this city on March 10-17 at the Metro Naga Sports Complex in barangay Pacol.
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(Atty. APA chairman of Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International - PICPA past president/Hall-of-Famer, ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee, and past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPA writes this syndicated column for selected CALABARZON & Bikol newsweeklies). BIASED: When a judge or hearing officer has obviously lost his cold neutrality in handling his functions as arbiter, a party litigant may petition that the former inhibit himself so that the decision on the pending issues can be arrived at with impartiality. The defense panel in the CJ Corona impeachment case used this rationale as they threatened to move for the inhibition of senator-judges who they claim, are favoring the prosecution with their leading questions to the witnesses. On the other side of the hall the prosecutors are seemed overwhelmed by the regular berating they receive from one sharp-tongued senator-judge. This one is obviously biased in favor of the defense and her acts and declarations (lectures) are oftentimes out of bounds. The senator treats the honorable congressmen (all of whom were elected by their constituencies) as minions, ignorant of the law. Opinions Unlimited believes that enough is enough. Kapag apaw na ang salop, itoy dapat nang kinakalos! HARANGUED: This column salutes my comprovinciano Atty. Vitaliano Aguirre for bravely accepting the contempt decision of the impeachment court. It is about time somebody stands up against what many perceive as abusive demeanor of a supposed lady senator-judge. Whenever she realizes that she has gone overboard in

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lecturing on the prosecutors, she excuses herself by saying she has hypertension. Waah! Not too long ago, she promised to commit hara-kiri if she is proven wrong in her pronouncements. Later on, she recognized her mistake. When asked by the media why she is not performing her promise, she casually brushed aside the question, saying I lied!. I shudder to think that in due time, she will join the International Court of Justice as Philippine representative. (True, she graduated with honors from UP, but I am sure my 84.80% rating in the 1969 Bar is higher than hers! [yabang lang po]. HAZING: The death of a San Beda law student from a hazing session conducted by his would-be fraternity brothers once again bring to the fore the need to enforce the law which was passed after such similar deadly incidents occurred in the past. Initiation prior to admission of applicants for fraternity membership has its justification. It is the hazing ceremonies that destroy the nobility of joining a school support group. I joined the Nu Kappa Phi (Nueva Caceres Finest) Fraternity when I was taking up Accountancy, and the Rho Tau Gamma (The Thinker) Fraternity when I was in the College of Law of Enverga University. My personal experience as fraternity member (leader) highlights the importance of fraternal groups. With the help of my brothers (and sorority sisters) I attained student leadership and scholarships which carried me through university life and even up to now. US-RP TRADE: Many years ago whenever Philippine foreign trade is discussed it always refers to our bilateral relations with the USA. However not too long ago, the US lost said role as our prime partner to Japan. Chinas trade with us looms not too far down the line. All these are happening despite the multitude of Filipinos residing in the USA either as naturalized citizens, immigrants or informal residents (TnT). US Deputy Trade representative Demetrios Marantis proudly announced recently in a gathering of business people in Makati City that the USA intends to regain its erstwhile status as primary trading partner of the Philippines which is Americas most loyal ally in Asia. Bilateral US-RP trade in 2011 aggregated to just US$22 billion which is considered disproportionate to the Pinoy population in the United States who certainly contributes well to the US economy. CREDO: So much of our future remains unclaimed because of the false strength we draw from our past.

Let Go
My childhood is made up of happy bits and pieces of events and experiences. In the past, our family used to have regular excursions to nearby swimming resorts in our city. One weekend, me and my siblings were on our way to one of these places. For us, it was a very exciting event that even the night before we already bought and prepared all that we need to bring with us the next day from our towels, swimming gears to our snacks and lunch... Arriving too early, we were the first excursionists and and enjoying the whole day experience under the sun and water, we were the last to leave the place when everybody else have already left for home in the late hours of the afternoon. Actually, since it was not that often that we do it, we still would like to stay longer behind. However, we were told that nightswimming have a separate fee other than that we have paid for at the entrance gate earlier in the day. Tired and already too sleepy but nevertheless having a full day, we went home aboard our rental jeepney. We called it a day. However, in our hearts, we are longing and looking forward to another similar full day in that swimming resort in the coming days. Even during our meals together, we would often relive in our conversations our happy experiences which we all underwent before. We often end up our meals with another exciting excursion plan somewhere nearby. With the onset of Ash Wednesday, the Lenten season has just started and for me, as a priest, I have just took out from the bookshelf the third volume of my Liturgy of the Hours. The third volume of the Liturgy of the Hours in which we, clergy members, and , lately, it is being encourage among interested laity to be made as a devotion, are oblige to pray it everyday according to the proper season of the year. Its difference from the single volume Christian Prayer is that it include the Office of Readings which lengthen it to comprise four volumns, in all. While taking out the third volume, I was a bit feeling nostalgic that the liturgical season is again breaching the middle part of the year. In my mind, I still have fresh remembrance late last year when I also plucked out the first volume of my Liturgy of the Hours which is for the Advent and Christmas seasons. In me, it was as though I can still smell and hear the last of the firecracker powder exploding up in the air. Then, there is the eventual arrival of the short Ordinary Season and, now, we are again on our way to completing another meaningful liturgical season. Everyday, whenever I pray the Liturgy of the Hours, be it in the morning, daytime or evening, while going through the pages, I have this feeling of selfishness. It is as if, I would like to hold on to time. I have this feeling deep inside me wherein it is as if I do not want the day to end. I am so happy to read the Office of Readings everyday early in the morning. However, I want to hold on to the crispy pages of my prayer book and not let go. LET GO. This is the message for us every Lenten season. In our lives, there are many things that we would like to hold on to firmly. It is no wonder why our lives got clogged filling it up with unwanted rotting garbages. We got blinded to the grace of God. We sunk into the sweet wiles of temptation and eventually commit sins. We would like to hold on to happy memories. We would like to hold on to our youth and beauty. We would like to hold on firmly to our seats of power and authority, our strengths ... LET GO. Bigger things are being prepared for us by God only if we learn to let go and do away with the things that keep us away from a holiness of life- a divine relationship with God. LET GO. If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 Dont fear or be afraid of anything anymore, at all. God will be with us carrying us through the pain and sorrows of life towards the triumph of the cross. From the death due to sin, we will be resurrected to new life. We will have a new life with him !

Omissions in SALN by Artemio V. Panganiban

I always watch the impeachment trial on TV of SC Chief Justice Renato C. Corona because it affects the country. If a Chief Justice can violate the Constitution and other laws of the land, anybody can do the same and the consequences would be very bad for the country. But I am waiting for the presentation of his defense and the result of the trial. Its his turn now. The House Prosecutors headed by Rep. Niel Tupas Jr. rested its case this week and informed the impeachment court that they will scrap Articles 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8 of the impeachment complaint. Tupas said the panel members believe it has already presented convincing evidence to support Article 2 (Coronas non-disclosure of assets, liabilities and networth (SALN) and Article 3 and Article 7 (charge of betrayal of public trust). He said that Articles 3 and 7 completed the prosecutions story line that Corona was not fit to remain in his position. Here is the following column entitled Omissions in SALN of former SC Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban in the Philippine Daily Inquirer dated Feb. 26, 2012 for public information: Dismissal from service. In Rabe vs

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Flores (May 14, 1997), the Supreme Court en banc unanimously dismissed from the servicewith forfeiture of all retirement benefits and accrued leaves and with prejudice to reemploymenta Regional Trial Court (RTC) interpreter for dishonesty and for failure to disclose in her SALNs her business interest, which was a stall in the market. The Supreme Court held: Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713 provides that it is the obligation of an employee to submit a sworn statement as the public has a right to know the employees assets, liabilities and net worth and financial and

business interests. Section 11 of the same law prescribes the criminal and administrative penalty for violation of any provision thereof. Paragraph (b) of Section 11 provides that (b) Any violation hereof proven in a proper administrative proceeding shall be sufficient cause for removal or dismissal of a public official or employee, even if no criminal prosecution is instituted against him. In Concerned Taxpayer vs Doblada (June 8, 2005), an RTC sheriff was dismissed for his failure to declare a true and detailed SALN for several years. There were discrepancies, inconsistencies and omissions in his SALNs, consisting of properties and business interests acquired but which were declared in his SALNs only two or more years later. Accuracy of entries required. Flores vs Montemayor (June 8, 2011) reiterated the penalty of dismissal for the respondents unjustified failure to declare two expensive cars in his 2001 and 2002 SALNs. Ruled the Supreme Court: Pursuant to Section 11, paragraph (b) of RA No. 6713, any violation of the law proven in a proper administrative
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What awaits the gutsy newsman

Are you afraid to die for your cause? Silly question perhaps. But this is what one who is drawn to journalism by its siren call must answer honestly. If you are afraid, this calling is not for you. The faint-hearted is not cut out for this thinning group of what is described as do or die men who practice the craft not for money alone. Almost every year, death claims one or two or even more of these hardy souls. The worst culprit is not disease but bullet. Years ago, when I was a newcomer, I had the mistaken notion that it was not very easy to murder a newsman. My belief was that it would touch off a storm of investigations leading to the solution of the crime. Alas, it is not what really occurs. When a gutsy mediaman is gunned down, the authorities conduct a flurry of probes with the Palace giving the marching order to leave no stone unturned. But nothing

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worth citing is achieved in many cases. Most of the investigations end in bitterness for the victims kin. Suspects are never identified. Case closed. How many of such crimes have been solved, and how many victims have been given justice are questions that can not be answered because there are no answers. The killings of two broadcasters

in Camarines Sur years ago have been added to the lengthening list of unsolved crimes. Now tell me, of what use are the noisy investigations when the culprits can not be brought to trial. And of what use are the pious avowals of the authorities when well-connected felons can not be easily thrown to prison? If you want to keep your head off the chopping block, do not antagonize even a minor public official. If you must write, write glowingly about his wealth and other material achievements. You will do yourself a great favor, earn his undying gratitude and even part of his loot. That, however, will give you an unsavory name as envelopmental journalist. Envelops contain money. Many have adopted this strategy. And they have been awarded with a life free
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CBFM continues to benefit upland farmers

The Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) continues to bring benefits to upland farmers through the implementation of livelihood and agro-forestry projects in the Bicol Region. In its 2011 report, the Forest Management Service (FMS) disclosed that thirty-three (33) CBFM projects had been implemented regionwide with seven already turned over to the Regional Office and the others are on its project phase. The CBFM project in the region covers a total of 1,849 hectares benefitting 1,884 upland farmers. With poverty alleviation and hunger mitigation as its core objectives, the CBFM, since 2007, has provided financial assistance from the Agrarian Reform Fund (ARF) under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) to support the upland development initiatives in Bicol. The projects under CBFM are carried out to: improve the productivity of upland commurabaos to members of organized groups. These multi-faceted goals and results espoused by the CBFM-CARP program have enticed more Peoples Organizations (PO) to join the project and become forest stewards DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus Fragada said. Foresters involved in the CBFM-CARP program said that in 2012 they are expecting to add more projects as more POs have signified intent to enter into an agreement with the DENR. The CBFM program was adopted in the Bicol Region in 1994 pursuant to Executive Order No. 263 adopting CBFM as a national strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the countrys forest resources. On October 10, 1996, DENR Administrative Order 96-29 was issued to implement the CBFM strategy. The objective of CBFM is
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upland farmers negotiate a steep trail after a days work from their planting site in Genitligan, baras, Catanduanes. the 25hectare (ha) agroforestry development project is under the Community based Forest Management (CbFM) program of the Department of environment and Natural resources. Last year a total of 18.3 ha was planted with 9,193 seedlings in support to the National Greening Program.

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Screening for free surgical Ceb bags best airline website operations going on
laboratory examinations such as blood chem, ECG, X-ray, thyroid function test, and electrolytes needed for the operation. The Migz Ginhawang Operasyon will also provide free post operative medicines. Gov. Villafuerte and son Migz, a sportsman and entrepreneur invited volunteer medical surgeons from Metro Manila to perform the surgical operations for free. A roving team of the Provincial Health Office started screening patients in the town of Cabusao from Feb. 20 until Feb. 24 for the scheduled Migz Ginhawang Operasyon launch on March 15. Aside from Libmanan District Hospital, where there is currently an ongoing screening of patients, there are also screenings to be conducted in other towns of CamSur as follows: Pasacao, Pamplona and San Fernando, this March; San Fernando, Minalabac, Siruma and Caramoan in April; Presentacion, Caramoan, Calabanga, Bombon and Magarao in May; Garchitorena, Lagonoy North, Tinambac and Canaman, in June; Camaligan, Gainza, Milaor, Pili, Ocampo and Lagonoy in July; San Jose, Goa, Tigaon and Sagnay, August; Iriga upland, Iriga and Buhi, September; Bato, Nabua, Balatan and Bula, October; Baao, Ragay, Lupi and Del Gallego, November; and Sipocot, December.
The Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) bested other airlines in the Digital Filipino Web Awards recently, when it was recognized as this years winner for the airline category. The Digital Filipino Web Awards showcases Filipinoowned companies which have the best web presence in terms of their 1) website, 2) e-commerce engine, 3) online marketing and 4) social networking sites (SNS) engagement. The Digital Filipino group tracks and monitors these websites using metrics and measurable output to decide on the winners. Criteria for this award are: search engine and social media visibility (40%), website traffic and stickiness (40%), and technical performance (20%). We are very happy to be recognized by the Digital Filipino for our online efforts, since Cebu Pacific has remained at the forefront of innovative marketing and ecommerce in the Philippines. Our passengers can look forward to even more convenient features on www.cebupacificair.com and more prizes to be given away on our official Facebook and Twitter pages, said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. Because of this, CEB offers a P1 seat sale to select destinations from March 2 to 4, 2012 or until seats last, for travel from June 1 to September 30, 2012. Passengers can buy P1 seats from Cebu to Kalibo, Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Boracay (Caticlan), Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Siargao, Surigao, Tacloban or Zamboanga. PHP 1 seats are also available from Davao to Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo or Zamboanga, from Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo, and from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi. Meanwhile, for travel from April 1 to May 31, 2012, passengers can buy P888 seats from Manila to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Surigao or Zamboanga. International seats are also up for grabs, for travel from May 1 to July 31, 2012. Passengers can buy P888 seats from Manila to Brunei or Kota Kinabalu, P1,088 seats from Manila to Ho Chi Minh, Kuala Lumpur or Hanoi, and

nities by generating additional income; and to promote food security. Among the projects accomplishments are: establishment of agroforestry plantations -Agro-

forestry farm development is the planting of forest trees combined with agricultural crops; establishment of nursery, propagation and composting; and purchase and distribution of ca-

Senate President Pro tempore Jinggoy ejercito estrada receives a hug from a woman thrilled to see the senator in person Saturday afternoon. Other residents of Smokey Mountain who received gift bags from the senator also showed their appreciation through thank you banners, loud cheers and well-wishes for the younger estrada.

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LIBMANAN, CAMSUR - Screening of patients who want to avail of free surgical operation under the Migz Ginhawang Operasyon is now on ongoing at the provincially-administered Libmanan District Hospital, The Migz Ginhawang Operasyon is a year-round medical mission conceptualized by Gov. LRay Villafuerte and son, Miguel, aimed at providing free surgical operations to CamSur constituents suffering from ailments such as goiter, hernia, haemorrhoids, abdominal mass, and breast tumor. The free surgical operation which is slated to kick off on March 15 at the Libmanan District Hospital will include

MoA signing

Photo shows the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during the Municipal inter-barangay Forum (MibF) last Feb. 15 in Mobo, Masbate officially launched the start

of Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHi-CiDSS) Cycle 2 for the 13 prioritized barangays this year.

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P1,888 seats from Manila to Bangkok or Siem Reap. We also encourage everyone to join the CEB Club, which was relaunched last year. It is very convenient for passengers who book CEB tickets often since they will get to manage their bookings, track flights and receive early alerts on seat sales, she added. CEB Club members can store guest details, especially if they keep booking for family and friends, and payment details for a faster booking process. They can also view and print itinerary receipt, do web check-in and print a boarding pass, change or cancel bookings, add baggage allowance or travel insurance, and check flight status, among others. Passengers may register at https://book.cebupacificair.com/Register.aspx. CEB was the first to introduce e-ticketing, web checkin, self check-in, Lite Fares and seat selection in the Philippines. Last year, CEB also partnered with agoda.com for easy hotel booking through the CEB website. CEB also introduced a payment center option that allows guests to book online and pay via partner banks. For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www. cebupacificair.com, or call the reservation hotlines (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888. The latest seat sales and promos can also be found on CEBs official Twitter and Facebook pages. About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB) Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.

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uNeP Awards Night Honors Service Awardees

Dedication and loyalty between an employee and his employer are two traits most essential for an ideal working environment. The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) recognizes those exemplary characteristics and believes that those who possess them deserves an accolade. On the last day of the one week celebration of UNEPs 100th Founding Anniversary, the institution remembers the great legacy of a man who have not just created a great political history, but left a legacy that until now is being enjoyed by many, particularly of the young generation- the legacy of quality education at par with the best academic institutions in the region. As UNEP commemorates Wowos legacy so were the contributions unselfishly given by its employees. The night was not just a night for Wowo but a moment for those who have shared his path and followed his dream. Recognizing their hard work is just one of the many priceless compliments that they could receive so on Wowos Centennial Anniversary, dedicated staff will share their founders legacy. For lovingly dedicating her 3o years serving the university, Ms. Natividad Auro received the main honor of being one of the longest staying employees during the awards night. She was followed by Ms. Bernardita Artana who have already counted 25 years at UNEP main campus. Other awardees and their respective years of tenure in UNEP: Ms. Salvacion Aballa, Robert Cabaes and Eleazar Joven (20 years); Juvy Calabines and Juanito Esplana Jr. ( 15 years); Ms, Myla Ann Bernales, Ma. Eugenia Grageda, Olympia Manaog and Regina Sacueza (10 years) and those who have completed their first 5 years include: Leonor Barra, Nathan Bea, Roger Bia, Merle Dagamac, Arlyn Mendenilla, Abigail Monge , Hyan Nacario , Francia Rosales and UNEPs Media Relations Director Ms. Melody Ordoez. From UNEPs sisters school, 20 years mainstays include Cristita Blanco, and Manuel Fajardo, both from CCDI-Iriga, Edna Rozal (FOAFC, Sipocot), Engr. Melita G. Bernardino (Partido College) and Renato Elopre from Buhi Lyceum. Edgar Balasta (CCDI Sorsogon), Hilda Agrvante (CCDDI- Goa) , Norlinda Nacional have served their institution for 15 years, together with Ederlina Delos

the New Parish Priest

Father toots imperial, I understand, has a new assignment. From the Nuestra Senora de Angustia Parish in Sto. Domingo, Iriga City, he is now based in Lagonoy in Partido. For over ten years that he was the parish priest, I know he has touched many lives, eh, many souls. I can see the church teeming with people and supporting his project. The church now fully finished and very beautiful is now a prominent landmark in Sto. Domingo. Many will miss him for his wonderful and very casual homilies. A new parish priest has taken over. When I attended one of the regular 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoon masses at the chapel in San Juan, it was a new face I saw saying mass. Well, he introduced himself as Fr. Felix Joal M. bernales V and he is from Iriga. In his sermon which was very enlightening and really encouraging, he called on the parishioners of the parish, specifically the residents of San Juan, to patronize their parish. It means, he is calling them wholeheartedly to attend the services of the parish insinuating that many of them go to mass at the centro (read; Parish of St. Anthony of Padua) rather than in their parish. I am guilty of that. Mea culpa. . Not that going to Sto. Domingo is not difficult. It is not easy either. Getting a tricycle ride on Sunday is a waiting game whereas it is very easy getting a ride to centro. And then after the mass one finds oneself just ready to go marketing. But I think if one has be a real Christian, he needs a lot of sacrifice and patience. Maybe taking a nice long walk would be in order. From where I am to the church a walk can be very healthful aside from the fact that it can save me some precious pesos which I can give when the collection plate passes by. Then, kiddingly, I can say I am much ready to where I want to do when I pass away. Maybe I am being morbid. But back to Father Bernales, He is, I think, a very down-toearth pastor of the church judging from the way he delivered the sermon I heard that one Saturday evening. And he had good news to the parishioners. Starting March, there will be regular Sunday mass at the chapel of San Juan. Thats most wonderful. Imagine, the mass right where one is. Thank God for that. I remember a friend of mine telling me when we were in the city and we would hear mass in the malls. He said because the people hardly go to the church simply because of time constraint although they have all the time to go to the mall, then, then the mass goes to them, Kasalanan na lang kung di ka makapagsimba na ang misa ang lumalapit na saiyo. Us, who go to mass religiously, missing a Sunday mass can make one feel guilty. Email jokeebotor_reyes@yahoo.com

Santos (FOASFC, Sipocot), and Salvador Enciso (Partido College-Goa). Other awardees cited during the awards night were: Edwardo Reyes and July Aljero both from CCDISorsogon, Leonora Cruzata ( CCDI-Iriga), Emily Artana and Teresa Caguicla both from FOASFC Sipocot, all have rendered ten years of service ; Elvin Manuel Luces and Helen Esporlas both from CCDI-Sorsogon, Myra Escano (CCDI-Iriga), Justino Brila, Mercy Buena and Wennie Barra, all from FOASFC Sipocot and Marirose Montero who have been with the institution for the last 5 years. Today and onwards, these awardees will set the example of a noteworthy dedication to service. The years will continue to be counted and will carry on and serve the next generations to come.

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from bullets and court suits. Are there glory days for such people? None.The glory days are for the gutsy crusaders, for those who are not afraid to die for their cause. My accolades are for these people. In my more active days in the media, there were over a dozen crusading newsmen in the Bicol Region. Like the heroes in Greek mythology, they had no bed of roses. Some found themselves six feet below the ground, others woke up inside prison. Ariel Ayque ended his flourishing radio career in jail on a rape charge. His friends said Ariels misfortune was the handiwork of politicians antagonized by his exposes.True or not, there is a very real danger of landing in prison or below the ground. Elmer Bandol spent three days at the Ligao jail on the libel complaint of an Albay governor. He was arrested on Christmas eve by Daraga policemen who were armed to the teeth.

Former Albay solon, Dr. Pete M. Marcellana , Jr. bailed him out with a cash bond on a borrowed money from a friend. The days of libel suits are apparently over. But do not rejoice. Libel cases have been replaced by the more sinister threat of isang bala ka lang. You cross the path of a political warlord and you are a goner. The late Ruel Endrinal of DWRL ended his life this way. John Villanueva of DZGB died by bullets. Justice has eluded them both until now. Who will follow? Blamed for the repeated killings is the culture of impunity which emboldens criminals. The utter helplessness of the government has given lawless men a shield against prosecution. The countless unsolved murder cases attest to this disappointing picture.This atmosphere has placed the lives and limps of journalists in great peril.

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smart tops Anvils with 31 awards

SMART Communications, Inc. bagged 31 trophies at the recent 4th Anvil Awards, making it the winningest company of the night, and the first to achieve such a feat in Anvil history. At the ceremony held at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, awards of excellence were given for the following Smart PR programs: Jump, the new Experience center of PLDT and Smart which represents a bold shift from the usual retail center to a cutting-edge display of convergence, innovations and communication; Text to Donate collaterals designed for the SMS-based microdonation program initiated by Smart and the World Wide Fund for Nature and Tanim a cinema ad developed in partnership with USAid Ecogov and SM Cinema, which advocates the importance of inter-connectivity of ecosystems and resources. Anvil awards of excellence were also won for Kabalikat, Smarts umbrella program for all its corporate social responsibility initiatives; Communiteach, a community mentoring program that aims to improve the level of education of public elementary school students, and the Sierra Madre Trek, a tribute trek for slain botanist Leonardo Co to help strengthen public appreciation for the man and his work, as well as the beauty and biodiversity of the Northern Sierra Madre Nature Park. Smart also received 25 merit awards for its various PR programs in the areas of customer care, human resources, financial services, education, environment, disaster preparedness and response, and health.

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CamSur aims for a new Guinness world record 1.2 Million mangroves in one hour
PILI, CamSur Anything good is worth doing well, but more importantly, anything good done well is well worth doing all over again. This aphorism must have already been in the back of Governor LRay Villafuertes mind after he launched the El Verde Movement at about this time last year. El Verdes investiture February 23 last year did indeed end up a very good thing, in fact, a resounding success. The launching was graced by national officials headed by President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino, Jr. himself who lauded the activity as an exemplary, if not the most concrete and sincere project in earnest implementation of the greening program of the national government. Along with the approbation of the chief executive, Governor Villafuerte, El Verde also earned for CamSur the distinctive accolade of getting into the Guinness Book of World Records for planting the most number of trees in one hour. On launch day last year in the
Republic of the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways OFFiCe OF tHe DiStriCt eNGiNeer Camarines Sur 3rd Engineering (4th Congressional) District Office Caraycayon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur

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The Department of Public Highways, Camarines Sur 3rd Engineering District, Caraycayon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur, through its Bids and Award Committee, (BAC), invites contractors to apply to bid for the following contract(s): 1. Contract iD# Contract Name Contract Location PrOJeCt iD#12FF0015 CLUSTER-XV (Other Structure - Multi-Purpose Buildings) a) Const. of Multi-Purpose Bldg., 500,000.00 Maangas, Presentacion, Camarines Sur b) Const. of Multi-Purpose Bldg., 500,000.00 Bulalacao, Presentacion, Camarines Sur c) Const. of Muli-Purpose Bldg., 500,000.00 Binagasbasan, Garchitorena, Camarines Sur d) Const. of Multi-Purpose Bldg., 300,000.00 Sta. Cruz (Pob.), San Jose, Camarines Sur Multi-Purpose Building

Scope of Works Approved Budget for Contract (ABC) Php1,800,000.00 Contract Duration 90 C.D. Cost of Tender Documents Php5,000.00

2. Contract iD# PrOJeCt iD#12FF0016 Contract Name Completion of Multi-Purpose Building Contract Location Tigaon, Camarines Sur Scope of Works Completion of Multi-Purpose Building (Infirmary) Approved Budget for Contract (ABC) Php1,000,000.00 Contract Duration 90 C.D. Cost of Tender Documents Php1,000.00 Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures specified in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its revised implementing rules and regulations. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: (1) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative or joint venture with PCAB License applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC or credit line commitment for at least 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their application for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-Central Office will only process contractors application for registration, with complete requirements, and issued the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be download at the DPWH website, www. dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: 1. Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders Deadline 12:00 Noon March 15, 2012 2. Issuance of Bid Documents February 28-March 20, 2012 @10:00 A.M. 3. Pre-Bid Conference March 07, 2012 @10:00 A.M. 4. Receipt of Bids/Opening of Bids March 20, 2012 a) Dropping of Bids Until 10:00 A.M. b) Opening of Bids At 2:00 P.M. The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH, Camarines Sur 3rd Engineering District Office, Tigaon, Camarines Sur, upon payment of non-refundable amount as stated above. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs if available, from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their documents. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished form as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The DPWH, Camarines Sur 3rd Engineering District Office, Tigaon, Camarines Sur reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract Award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders. APPROVED: ALiCe b. MAGiStrADO Engineer II (BAC Chairman)

town of Siruma of world-famed Caramoan Peninsula, a virtual army of 6,893 people representing a cross-section of the provincial constituency planted a total of 64,096 trees in only 15 minutes, an awesome exploit witnessed and confirmed by onsite Guinness adjudicators who declared the feat eclipsed by Indias record of 50,033 trees planted in one hour by 9,313 people in October 2010. Moreover, the 64,096 record-setting trees planted in Siruma was only part of a total of 585,566 trees planted within one hour provincewide on the same day in a synchronized simultaneous planting thrust participated in by 52,530 constituents. To cap this years monthlong celebration of El Verde Movements first anniversary, CamSur is set and keenly determined to outdo its own recordsetting exploit by targeting to plant along the coast of Ragay Gulf in Barangay San Rafael, Ragay no less than 1.2 million mangroves in one hour on March 8. The massive planting activity will coincide with the provinces official commemoration of International Womens Day, thus the activity will be dedicated to the women, environment and future of CamSur and will banner the theme Million Mangroves for Women, Environment and the Future.
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the el Verde Program launched by Gov. Lray Villafuerte with President benigno C. Aquino in attendance (top photo) Feb. 23 last year, where CamSur set a world record in Siruma (above photo) for planting the most number of trees (64,096) in one hour that displaced in the Guinness book of World records indias feat of 50,033 trees planted in one hour is targeted for duplication during the years launching anniversary with a more awesome achievement in San rafael, ragay. No less than 1 million mangroves are targeted to be planted in one hour. the el Verde Program projects to plant a minimum of 12 million trees before end of 2012.

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A leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) commonly found in the Atlantic and nests in Gabon, Africa was found in tagbac, ragay, Camarines Sur on Jan. 12, 2012 by Jonito rodeo. it was tagged and released the next day thus bearing the iD number PH0656e. it measures 204 cm from head to tail. A paucity of information on sightings in the Philippines makes sea turtles tracking difficult.

NOTED: eDuArDO S. NietO District Engineer BIKOL REPORTER Published: March 04, 2012

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College, St. Joseph School, Ragay National Agricultural and Fisheries School, and schools of the Department of Education of the city, namely Naga City Science High School, Cararayan National High School and others attended the writing workshop, which is part of a series of free write-shops to be undertaken by the NCCA desk this year. Scheduled for the Philippine Heritage Month celebration on May is a tigsik writing workshop and a lecture on dotoc. Tigsik is Bikols traditional poetic joust while the dotoc is a unique form of sung-prayers and dance paeon still performed in Minalabac, Camarines Sur during the town fiesta. The tigsik and dotoc are considered intangible heritage treasures of the region. Also scheduled on May is a lecture on the Heritage Law by Atty. Trixie Angeles, legal officer of the NCCA, and the Tigsik Bagsik. The said tigsik reading session is the Luzon leg of the NCLA Bukambibig poetry reading and literary performances series, which shall have separate staging in Quezon City, Catbalogan, and Iligan sites strategically selected to represent the cultural hubs of Luzon, National Capital Region, the Visayas,

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and Mindanao. The Naga City NCCA desk shall also administer the Juliana Arejola-Fajardo Workshop sa Pagsurat-Bikol (JAFWPB) and the Premio Tomas Arejola para sa Literarturang Bikolnon (PTALB), slated on April and September respectively, in Naga City. Selection for writing fellows of the Pagsurat Bikol Workshop will be based on the literary works submitted on or before March 15, this year. Applicants may submit a suite of at least 5 poems, 1 or 2 short stories, a full-length play or 1 or 2 one-act plays written in any of the variations of the Bikol languages. Literary works in English or Filipino may be accepted but works in the Bikol language is preferred. Selected writing fellows will be entitled to attend the workshop free of charge and shall be provided workshop materials and free board and lodging. Log on to www.panitikan. com.ph, for full information about JAFWPB and PTALB contest rules.

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Lending their expertise on the writing of poetry, essay and the drama were resource speakers Kristian S. Cordero, Eilyn Nidea-Parocha, and Carlos A. Arejola, coordinator for Southern Luzon of the Committee on Literary Arts of the NCCA, who organized the write-shop with the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office (ACTO) of the city hall. Close to eighty student writers and teachers from the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary, Camarines Sur Polytechnic

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Francis Barja, Naga City sports coordinator, said that delegations from the elementary and secondary levels are expected to arrive starting March 9 from different provinces and cities across Bicol Region. Palarong Bicol 2012 will formally open on March 11, to be highlighted by opening parade at 3:00 pm from Plaza Quezon to the Naga City Coliseum. Barja said that other sports actitivies will be held in different venues, including SM City Naga for boxing, LCC Mall for Taekwondo, ALDP Mall for table tennis and arnis, Naga City Civic Center for lawn tennis and badminton while major events will be held at the Metro Naga Sports Complex. Billeting of the delegates is already arranged, security measures are in placed and public utility vehicles operators and drivers were already briefed to ensure a visitorfriendly environment. Sports events for the weeklong Palarong Bicol included archery, arnis, athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, chess, gymnastics, sepak takraw, sipa, soccer football, softball, swimming, table tennis, lawn tennis, taekwondo and volleybal, Barja added.

AFFiDAVit OF SettLeMeNt OF eStAte bY SOLe Heir NOTICE is hereby given that Demetrio G. Sacueza, Jr. is the sole and only heir of the late PEDRO SACUEZA, who died intestate on May 7, 2006 at Bato, Camarines Sur, which is their residence at the time of death; left a parcel of land containing an area of 6,103 square meters, situated at Agos, Bato, Camarines Sur under Tax Declaration No. 97-015-0274, with a Certificate of Title issued and registered in the name of the sole heir; that said affidavit is being executed in compliance with the requirements of the DENR in filing a free patent application, per Doc. No. 4007, Page No. 02, Book No. IX, Series of 2011, before Notary Public Atty. Maximino A. Badilla.
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Republic of the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways OFFiCe OF tHe DiStriCt eNGiNeer Camarines Sur 3rd Engineering (4th Congressional) District Office Caraycayon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur

invitAtion to Bid
The Department of Public Highways DPWH Camarines Sur 3rd Engineering District Caraycayon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur, through its Bids and Award Committee, (BAC), invites contractors to apply to bid for the following contract(s): 1. Contract iD# Contract Name Contract Location PrOJeCt iD#12FF0017 CLUSTER-VIII (Artesian Wells/Reservoirs/Pumping Stations & Conduits) a) Const. of Water System, Panagan, Lagonoy Php 300,000.00 b) Const. of Water System, Malabog, Caramoan 300,000.00 Water System

Scope of Works Approved Budget for Contract (ABC) Php600,000.00 Contract Duration 90 C.D. Cost of Tender Documents Php1,000.00 2. Contract iD# Contract Name Contract Location

eXtrAJuDiCiAL SettLeMeNt OF eStAte OF beYer PiANO WitH WAiVer OF riGHtS NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late beYer r. PiANO, who died on January 20, 2009 at 760 Tramo Street, Manuyo I, Las Pias City; that beYer r. PiANO died intestate leaving among others, his 1/3 share, consisting of 93.33 square meters, more or less, located in the District of Bagumbayan, Naga City, Camarines Sur, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 28994, co-owned by the decedent with is siblings, Elson R. Piano, and Emily R. Piano-Moller; that to the best of their knowledge, the heirs categorically state that the decedent left no debt or financial obligation whatsoever and no proceeding has been filed in court in relation to the estate of the decedent; has been Extra Judicially settled among heirs and that the wife and children of the deceased have waived their rights and interest in favor of eMiLY r. PiANO-MOLLer, per Doc. No. 332, Page No. 68, Book No. 1, Series of 2012, before Notary Public Atty. RICARDO T. SIBUG, Las Pias City, Metro Manila.

Scope of Works Approved Budget for Contract (ABC) Php1,200,000.00 Contract Duration 90 C.D. Cost of Tender Documents Php5,000.00

PrOJeCt iD#12FF0018 CLUSTER-IX (FLOOD CONTROLS) a) Const. of Box Culvert, Mampirao, San Jose Php b) Const. of Drainage System, Dahat, Lagonoy c) Const. of Drainage System, San Isidro, Sur, Lagonoy d) Const. of Drainage System, Binanuahan (Pob) Lagonoy Drainage System/Box Culvert

300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00

3. Contract iD# PrOJeCt iD#12FF0019 Contract Name Concreting of Farm to Market Road Contract Location Pagsangahan, Presentacion, Camarines Sur Scope of Works Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (0.15m.thk) Approved Budget for Contract (ABC) Php400,000.00 Contract Duration 30 C.D. Cost of Tender Documents Php1,000.00 Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures specified in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its revised implementing rules and regulations. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: (1) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative or joint venture with PCAB License applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC or credit line commitment for at least 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their application for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-Central Office will only process contractors application for registration, with complete requirements, and issued the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be download at the DPWH website, www. dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: 1. Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders Deadline 12:00 Noon 2. Issuance of Bid Documents March 02-22, 2012 3. Pre-Bid Conference March 09, 2012 4. Receipt of Bids/Opening of Bids March 22, 2012 a) Dropping of Bids Until 10:00 A.M. b) Opening of Bids At 2:00 P.M. March 16, 2012 @10:00 A.M. @10:00 A.M.

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eXtrAJuDiCiAL SettLeMeNt OF eStAte WitH AbSOLute SALe NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the surviving children of the late bueNAVeNturA C. ADriANO who died on November 22, 2010 at Naga City, without leaving any WILL nor TESTAMENT left a parcel of land situated in the Municipality of Pili, Province of Camarines Sur, the parties with full civil capacity to contract hereby adjudicate among themselves pro-indiviso the mentioned property; that for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P500,000.00) pesos, in hand paid by SALVACION B. AZORES, the heirs/vendor hereby SELL, TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER by way of ABSOLUTE SALE the mentioned property as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Absolute sale signed by the parties, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Jose T. Rojas, Doc. No. 199, Page No. 40, Book No. 10, Series of 2012.
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DeeD OF eXtrAJuDiCiAL SettLeMeNt OF eStAte WitH SALe NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the spouse and only child of the late JuAN AStibe who died intestate and without known debts on August 13, 1992 at Nabua, Camarines Sur, left a parcel of irrigated riceland situated at San Juan, Nabua, Camarines Sur, the parties with full civil capacity to contract hereby adjudicate unto themselves the described land; that for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND (P130,000.00) pesos, in hand paid by DAVID GARLANDO, the heirs/vendor hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY unto David Garlando, his heirs, successors and assigns the described land as stated in the Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Sale signed by the parties, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Maximino a. Badilla, Doc. No. 3715, Page No. 43, Book No. VII, Series of 2011.
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to empower and train people or communities to become effective partners of DENR in the sustainable management of forest resources. The DENR also seeks partnership with Local Government Units (LGUs), NGOs, and other groups in the implementation of CBFM program. CBFM applies to all areas classified as forest lands, including allowable zones within protected areas not covered by prior vested rights. Participants in the program are people actually residing within or adjacent to forest lands. They could actually be tilling portions of the area or traditionally using the forest resources for livelihood. The participants are organized into peoples organization which represents the interest of the members, protect and maintain forest land entrusted to their stewardship. The DENR and LGU identify CBFM areas, and organize and prepare CBFM communities. In the Bicol region, there are now 117 Community-Based Forest Management Agreements (CBFMAs) covering 49,140.33 ha with 117 peoples organization, and benefiting 9,327 individual household members from the provinces of Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon.

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH, Camarines Sur, 3rd Engineering District Office, Tigaon, Camarines Sur, upon payment of non-refundable amount as stated above. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs if available from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their documents. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished form as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The DPWH, Camarines Sur 3rd Engineering District Office, Tigaon, Camarines Sur reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract Award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders. APPROVED: ALiCe b. MAGiStrADO Engineer II (BAC Chairman) eDuArDO S. NietO District Engineer BIKOL REPORTER Published: March 04, 2012

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Expected to attend this years planting activity are officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Jesus Paje and Deputy Director Mel Silva of the Philippine Commission on Women Mangrove planting which will be the focus of this years activity has actually been started during the project launching last year which included the planting of over 100,00 mangroves in selected locations around the province. As part of this years planting activity preparations and test runs, 150,000 more mangroves were planted in Ragay

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this month, aside from 130,000 trees of various species on the slopes of Mt. Isarog and 350,000 trees in barangay Del Rosario in Lupi, barangay Gatbo in Ocampo and selected barangays of Caramoan and Presentacion. All preparations are complete for the March 8 D-Day, including the preparation of bamboo planting stakes, seedlings, manpower and other logistics, Governor Villafuerte said. Since El Verdes launching last year up to the present a total of over 5.3 Million new trees have been planted around the province, close to half of El Verdes final target of 12 Million trees by the end of 2012. A brainchild of Governor Villafuerte and a component of the comprehensive provincial development agenda, the El Verde is projected to plant no less than 12 Million trees in CamSur by the end of 2012, and spearhead the environment protection and enhancement thrust in the province. More than just a reforestation project that will contribute to neutralizing the negative effects of global warming and climate change and enhance local watersheds, El Verde includes the establishment of special zones and protected areas that will also help in the preservation of wildlife, lakeshore, riverside and coastal as well as urban greening. We envision to transform CamSur into the Green Capital of Asia, Governor Villafuerte declared. (GBC/mmec)
republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Camarines Sur City/Municipality: Naga City

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proceeding shall be sufficient cause for removal or dismissal of a public official or employee, even if no criminal prosecution is instituted against him. Respondents deliberate attempt to evade the mandatory disclosure of all assets acquired was evident when he first claimed that the vehicles were lumped under the entry Machineries/Equipment or still mortgaged, and later averred that these were already sold by the end of the year covered and the proceeds already spent. Under this scheme, respondent would have acquired as many assets never to be declared at any time. Such act erodes the function of requiring accuracy of entries in the [SALN], which must be a true and detailed statement. It undermines the [SALN] as the means to achieve the policy of accountability of all public officers and employees in the government through which the public [is] able to monitor movement in the fortune of a public official, [as] a valid check and balance mechanism to verify undisclosed properties and wealth. In Pleyto vs PNP-CIDG (Nov. 23, 2007), petitioner was negligent for failing to provide a detailed list of his assets and business interests and for relying on the family bookkeeper/ accountant to fill out his SALN and in signing the same without checking or verifying the entries therein. Here, the Supreme Court ruled that petitioners negligence was only simple and not gross, in the absence of bad faith or intent to mislead or deceive on his part his SALNs actually disclose[d] the full extent of his assets and his wife had other business interests. Hence, the penalty imposed was only suspension for six months, without pay, not dismissal. Since petitioner had already retired, an amount equivalent to six months pay was forfeited from his retirement benefits. In OCA vs Usman (Oct. 19, 2011), the Supreme Court imposed only a fine of P5,000 even if the respondent clearly violated (Sec. 7, RA 3019 and Sec. 8, RA 6713) when he failed to file his SALN for the years 2004-2008. It seems that failure to disclose assets, when proven to show dishonesty, is more severely penalized than the failure to file the SALN. integrity, uprightness. Indeed, Ombudsman vs. Pelio (April 14, 2008) held: Under the laws governing civil service, dishonesty is classified as a grave offense the penalty of which is dismissal from the service at the first infraction. A person aspiring to public office must observe honesty, candor and faithful compliance with the law. Nothing less is expected. This ideal standard ensures that only those of known probity, competence and integrity are called to the challenge of public service. It is understood to imply a disposition to lie, cheat, deceive, or defraud; untrustworthiness; lack of integrity; lack of honesty, probity or integrity in principle; lack of fairness and straightforwardness; disposition to defraud, deceive or betray. Dishonesty is a malevolent act that puts serious doubt upon ones ability to perform his duties with the integrity and uprightness demanded of a public officer or employee. In sum, the penalty for the failure to disclose assets is dismissal if such omissions amount to dishonesty and are not due to clerical errors done in good faith. Otherwise, it is suspension. To stress, the Supreme Court decided the above administrative cases on the basis of strict legality. For impeachment cases, the Senate, after hearing the parties, has a wider policy discretion to decide whether the respondent is still fit and qualified to remain as the highest magistrate of the land.

In compliance with Section No. 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANDreS e. ViLLAFuerte, has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from OLiVer to rAFAeL OLiVer Jr. in the birth certificate of OLiVer MAri AbAO who was born on OCtOber 22, 196O at Naga City, Camarines Sur and whose parents are RAFAEL I. ABAO and MARTHA F. MARI. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MArCH 11, 2012. (Sgd.) ALeXANDer M. CAYetANO City Civil registrar
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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe SPeeD PAWNSHOP, Jr. bichara Complex, San Antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, pawned from OCtOber 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APriL 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MArCH 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt
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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at rOWeNA ASPe PAWNSHOP, P. burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City, pawned from OCtOber 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APriL 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MArCH 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt
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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at e. bOY ASPe PAWNSHOP, Prieto Street, Filabel Arcade, Dinaga, Naga City, pawned from OCtOber 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APriL 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MArCH 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt
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All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe eXPLOrer PAWNSHOP, Ground Floor, bichara Complex, Abella St., igualdad, Naga City, pawned from OCtOber 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APriL 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MArCH 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt
BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 4 and 11, 2012

notiCe to tHe puBliC AuCtion sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at r. M. ASPe PAWNSHOP, Cor. Panganiban & elias Angeles Street, Naga City, pawned from OCtOber 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APriL 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MArCH 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt
BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 4 and 11, 2012

notiCe to tHe puBliC AuCtion sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe iGuALDAD PAWNSHOP, Cor. igualdad ext. & J. Hernandez Ave., igualdad, Naga City, pawned from OCtOber 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APriL 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MArCH 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt
BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 4 and 11, 2012

notiCe to tHe puBliC AuCtion sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe CrOWNJeWeL PAWNSHOP & JeWeLrY StOre, bichara Mall corner J. Hernandez & Gen. Luna Sts., Naga City, pawned from OCtOber 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APriL 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MArCH 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt
BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 4 and 11, 2012

notiCe to tHe puBliC AuCtion sAle/suBAstA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPe SuPerPAWN PAWNSHOP Crown Jewel Holdings inc., elias Angeles St., San Francisco, Naga City, pawned from OCtOber 01-31, 2011 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on APriL 02, 2012 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. redemption/renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until MArCH 28, 2012 only. tHe MANAGeMeNt
BIKOL REPORTER Published: MARCH 4 and 11, 2012

special elections in siruma slated

By virtue of Memorandum Order Number 32, signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on Feb. 16, the President directed the law enforcement agencies and instrumentalities of the government to be on watch and perform their duties during the political exercise to elect a new local chief executive for the Municipality of Siruma, particularly in the Precinct Numbers 11A, 12A, 13A, and 14A. The Memorandum Order was issued upon the request of the Comelec for the concurrence of the President in the deputation of law enforcement agencies during the mayoralty polls.

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President Benigno S. Aquino III has deputized the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in ensuring the conduct of a free, orderly, honest, peaceful and credible elections for the position of Mayor in Siruma, Camarines Sur on March 10, 2012.
The political exercise was being pursued following the Comelecs issuance of SPC No. 10-002 on May 19, 2011 which annuls the proclamation of then incumbent Mayor Sandy Ondis and ordering the holding of a special election in Barangay Butawanan of the said municipality. The said issuance was made after 247 uncounted ballots pertaining to the previously mentioned precincts disappeared. Section 2 (4), Article IX-C of the Constitution prescribes that the Comelec, with the concurrence of the President, is empowered to deputize law enforcement agencies during such activities.

Naga NCCA sponsors creative writing workshop

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The Naga City desk of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) sponsored a free creative writing workshop on Feb. 20, this year at the Raul S. Roco Library in celebration of the Philippine Arts Month.
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