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Naga to DPWH: No to tree cutting

NAGA CITY --- With the approval of a resolution by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Naga recently, the Naga City government is now all-out in its opposition to the cutting of 651 trees along Daang Maharlika Highway in the city.

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SSS Naga cites AlkanSSSya top savers

By Analiza S. Macatangay NAGA CITY --The Social Security System (SSS) branch here has cited organizations of tricycle and pedicab drivers as among the top savers in the AlkanSSSya Micro Savings Program. The insurance firm, under the auspices of the Accounts Management Section (AMS), identified the Gimenez Monterey Padyak Driver Association (Gimopoda), Monterey Padyak Driver Association (Mopoda), City Heights Subdivision Padyak Operators and Drivers (Chesta), Bantay Kapalibutan and Balatas Kadamay as this months to savers. The five tri-mobile associations were able to come up with P43,056 collections, comprising 43.31 percent compliance rate. Among the organizations, Balatas Kadamay has the most number of enrollees numbering to 123, followed by Mopoda with 63 enrollees. Gimopoda, on the other hand, had the highest compliance rate at 63.82 percent while Mopoda registered the highest amount of collection at P11,232. Aside from the group category, SSS Naga City also lauded ten top savers under the individual category. On top of the list is Jessie Rabida of Gimopoda who was able to come up with a P770 savings after a month. A total of 320 coins banks from five associations and contributions from 11 individual savers were also counted. Mayor John Bongat of this city and members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod, barangay officials and personnel from Public Safety Office and Solid Waste Management Office also joined SSS Naga
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BR columnist gets dean post of BC

LEGAZPI CITY-Bikol Reporter columnist, Dr. Salvador D. Flor has been appointed by Dr. Maria Luz .T. Macasinag, Bicol College president, as OIC dean of the College of Arts and Sciences vice Dr. Pedro T. Marcellana III who gave up the post to assume full time as vice president of Bicol College in Daraga, Albay. Dr. Flor was assistant dean before his appointment to his present post and chief editor of the Bicol Collegian, a Bicol College publication for pro-

Dr. flor fessionals. He is still the Bicol Collegian chief editor. The other newly ap-

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AlkanSSSya Program

Launched in the City of Naga on June 8, and attended by no less than one thousand pedicab drivers, the AlkanSSSya program of the SSS provides opportunities for workers in the informal sector such as the tricycle drivers, market vendors, and ambulant vendors, and such other individuals who are self-employed to be covered with the social security in order to secure their future when they retire.

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Higher BIR Collection

GLOBAL CITY Early this year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said only 41 out of 100,000 Filipinos have deposit accounts. A Neilsen report shows that saving and investing rank low on the priority scale of the average Filipino. On the flip side, Filipinos also known to work hard to provide for their family. Filipinos are known to work hard to achieve their dreams of either owning a business or enjoying a comfortable retirement. Some look for other sources of income, just to earn more than what they get from their 8-5 jobs. Others go abroad, sacrificing personal comfort and time with their families to earn more than what they could here in the country, Philam Life head of marketing Jessica Abaya said. To reconcile both the need to save and grow ones hard-earned money, Philam Life unveils its latest product MoneyWorks, which helps Filipinos save and grow their hard earned money. MoneyWorks is a savings and life insurance plan that is affordable for those who want to start saving money but dont have the capital to make a large long term investment. It also offers the flexibility to invest in as short as five, seven or ten years or regularly for as low as Php2,000.00 per month. Another option for Filipinos who are looking to invest is through Philam Lifes Money Tree, a onepay investment and life insurance plan that can earn
(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International is PICPA past president and Hall-of-Famer, past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee). INCOME TAX: Government collections from individual taxpayers in the first four months of 2013 were 16% higher than those of the same period last year. Officials attributed the significant growth in tax take to the national economys favorable performance which, in tuen led to rising incomes. The growth in collection record is probably the highest in Asia, even as it soundly beats expectations. The big collection did not impress the Secretary of Finance, as he pointed out that average income tax of MetroManila professionals is just in the vicinity of P60,000- per year. He called on BIR to examine closely the ITRs of doctors, lawyers, accountants and engineers especially self-employed practitioners. His ire was triggered by information that famous surgeons in Makati are paying minimal income taxes! MICROFINANCE: The Bangko Sentral claims that small businesses have boomed during the last year as SMEs took advantage of access to cheap credit and rising household income levels, supported by the countrys economic growth. As of March 31, 2013 microfinance institutions had over one million clients the highest ever recorded. Said clients had total savings of P8.224 billion during that quarter ending, close to 30% increase in one year. Microfinance lenders used to offer below-

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market interest rates for their borrowers. The approach did not prove wise as small businesses did not bite the come-on. A new approach was adopted in 2001, when loans were offered at normal market rates. The scheme was accompanied by subsidy for admin costs, together with provisions for loan losses and intermediation fees. The move proved that the poor can afford market rates as they are thankful for the credit access. INVESTORS: Foreign capitalists continue to come in with their investments taking advantage of our low inflation rate, and stable foreign exchange of our domestic currency. Economic upsurges in the West led by the USA are gathering globally floating investment funds but the Philippines continue to be a desirable capital destination. Our robust GIR level, continually augmented by fresh OFW remittances and BPO FX inflows assure foreign capitalists of potential withdrawals.

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money tree more than bank deposits over the long term Money Tree funds is positioned to take advantage of the Philippines booming economy. It is an option for those who already have bigger savings and are looking to diversify their long term investments. Both products are expertly managed by Philam Asset Management, Inc. (PAMI), the asset management arm of Philam Life. PAMI has a track record of delivering impressive yields on clients investments. Over the past 10 years, PAMI funds have achieved 9%-21% return on investment per year. While bank deposits and savings accounts can provide solutions for short-term goals, long term dreams however, need long-term investments that provide higher returns than bank deposits. There is a need to find the right savings and investment vehicles to

The latest upheaval in our stock exchange involved the flight out of hot moneys which were invested in publicly traded stocks. The bigger chunks of capital inflows are in foreign direct investments which are more stable (harder to withdraw). These investments are made available for capital investments and additional operating funds. It is now the responsibility of our government to make local businesses SMEs more productive and profitable. RH LAW: The full-throttle attempt of the Anti-RH Law group (with the Roman Catholic Church) to derail the implementation of said legislation is now with the Supreme Court. My reading points to the sad possibility that the petition to declare the law as unconstitutional may be denied by the honorable magistrates on the issue that the objection does not rest on a legal issue but on a medical question as to when does human life begin. The Supreme Court might choose to shirk its ultimate responsibility by deciding that the issue involved does not rest with the highest court of the land but with our medical agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (on the free drugs supplies to be funded by the RH budget). Let us see how our justices will accept their responsibilities not just as men and women of the law, but also as creatures of our Beloved Father. WISDOM: If we live a pleasant, fruitful life - at peace with our God we are actually already in heaven!

Fatal Consequences of Cutting 651 trees, Alternative solutions and Bangsamoro get 75% in wealth annex
The burning issue nowadays here in Naga City is the plan of the Department of Public Works and Highways of widening the Maharlika Highway from Naga City to the Municipality of Pili with a budget of P100 million. In implementing this,six hundred fifty one trees along this highway need to be cut. The main reason for widening is to ease traffic flow. The DPWHs purpose is good but the people should oppose this because these trees shield us from polluted air coming from the tambuchos of thousands of vehicles passing this road every day. As a consequence, many people will get sick with respiratory diseases. It will affect the water reservoir. The cutting of the trees can cause flooding. While 50 trees will replaceone tree that is cut; where will it be planted. Not in the same place and far away. When will it grow big? The people should vehemently oppose this DPWH plan because of the fatal consequences. There are other solutions or alternatives to this traffic problem. When I was with the defunct Bicol River Basin Development Program office, we went to Pili prohibiting the use of the national road for parking of vehicles and using it as a drying place for palay or corn because the road should be used as a road. The national road is within the province and the city and it is wrong to think that only the Department of Public Works and Highways have a say and jurisdiction on this matter. Under the Local Government Code, the local governments have the duty to promote not only peace but also order within their territorial area of jurisdiction. If the people know about this ordinance, they will act accordingly. Another solution is the suggestion of Atty. Henry Briguera which I heard on radio DWNX. Henry who was also with the BRBDP, suggested the use of the Almeda Highway in Naga City for widening. Since it is not a national road but a road within the city, a law can be introduced by Cong. Leni Robredo in Congress converting it to a national road which the DPWH can use for widening. Converting provincial and city roads
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to monitor the road project from Mataoroc, Pili to Minalabac. By this time, I presume it has already been accomplished. This road can be utilized to ease traffic flow by letting vehicles especially trucks and buses that do not need to go to Naga City to use this road. I refer to those going to Legazpi and Sorsogon. There is also a need for the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of CamSur and Sangguniang Panlungsod of Naga to pass an ordinance

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My l2-year old grandson, Patrick Vincent, whose father is a seaman has learned early in life that giving something to the needy even when it is not Christmas is a good practice. He first learned to be generous in school where character education was taught. With his extra school allowance, he would buy snacks for hungry classmates. Sometimes, he would pay for the tricycle fare of a classmate. His mother who often finds his allowance gone, would scold him for being too generous. But he would reason out that it is what he learns in his character education subject. Once when his uncle fetched him with the family tricycle, he invited a classmate to ride with him. Upon reaching home, he requested his uncle to please deliver my classmate to his doorsteps. His friends house was a little distance away. His mother now limits his daily allowance and his baon. My wife who is a retired master teacher said that character education has made

my grandson a better young man. One day, an old dirty beggar strayed into the school compound. The children with Vincent at the head of the group, rushed out of their rooms, each with loose change for the old man. It was Vincent who made it first to the beggar. I have my own experience with poor children. At the compound of the Albay Cathedral one Sunday months ago, two little children approached me, extending

their small hands. I fished out 30 pesos and told them to equally divide the amount. I could see their gratitude in their smiles. And one Sunday again at the Cathedral, a 5-year old emaciated boy offered me several half-ripe guavas, asking me to buy them. I handed him l5 pesos. But I did not take his guavas. Inside the Church, it suddenly dawned on me that I was miserly to the boy. After the mass, I looked for him but he was nowhere. There was this very young beggar girl, she was part of a group of families from Mindanao, who came to Legazpi City to earn a living. She approached, extending her hands. I gave her l0 pesos. She said the amount was very small. I handed another l0. She burst into tears. I handed another 25 pesos. She became quiet. In my early years, I was no different from the boy with half-ripe guavas. I
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150 foreign scouts to join intl jamboree in Albay

By Sally A. Atento LEGAZPI CITY -- Around 150 foreign participants from international colleges and universities in Japan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and South Korea are expected to join this years Scouts for Environment International Jamboree on August 21-25 at the KawaKawa Natural Park in Tuburan, Ligao City. Albay third congressional district Rep.Fernando V. Gonzalez said each country might be sending 2030 participants in addition to around 7,000 expected local participants from various parts of the Bicol region and the country. Although we have foreign participants, our emphasis is still on local participation. International jamborees are governed with international scouting standards thats why this is also an oppurtunity for our local participants to learn and participate in a local event governed with international standards, Gonzalez said. With the theme Help save Mother Earth, the scouting event aims to create wider awareness among young people on how to mitigate and respond to the effects of climate change on the environment, health and everyday life. This will be done through discussions, games, competitions and other scouting activities that will instill the practices of the province of Albay on climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster preparedness and risk reduction management. The venue, said Gonzalez, is an ideal location for such activities citing in particular the availability of facilities

Naga cites girls role in arrest of snatcher

By Gerald O. Enguero The Naga City Government through its Public Safety Office (PSO, and the Naga City Police Office (NCPO) have joined forces by providing incentives like rewards to citizens who have helped authorities apprehend criminals. Last July 8, after the regular flag raising ceremony at the City Hall grounds, Mayor John Bongat, accompanied by city councilors and PSO Executive Director Lito Del Rosario, awarded Janelle Guevara, a First Year student of Camarines Sur National High School with a certificate of recognition and P10, 000 cash for helping the authorities apprehend a snatcher who tried to rob her of her cell phone. Guevara chased down her attacker and proceeded to kick and lock him down. Bystanders who saw the commotion called the police, leading to the capture of the perpetrator. The reward system of the city government was brought out in a conference meeting with the PSO and NCPO presided over by Bongat.

gonzaleZ needed to provide the needs of participants. Kawa-Kawa can be used for free and with sufficient facilities to accommodate even around 10,000 participants. It is also a living experiment on environmental change with successful reforestation areas that can aid our participants on how to recover denuded areas, said Gonzalez. Although the local government of LIgao will not be profiting from the event, Gonzalez believes it will benefit not only the participants and communities around the area but also the province of Albay in general. This is not a profit generating event since we have minimum charge for the participants but whats important are the collateral benefits generated for the people and communities in our province. For instance, those who want to sell souveniers and other local products can open stalls and booths. Tourism destinations in the province will also be promoted in our activities, said Gonzalez. Now on its third year, this jamboree is organized by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Mayon Council, Bicol University and the local governments of Ligao and Albay.

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Bongat pointed out in the conference that any individual, whether private citizen or a public servant who can catch a criminal or help in the apprehension of suspects will be rewarded P10, 000 cash. Those who are able to return stolen personal items will also receive a cash reward. Allen Reondanga, information officer of the Naga City government, said that the purpose of the program is not

to encourage residents of the city to chase criminals, but to recognize their heroic deeds. During the same flag raising ceremony, Jesus Emmanuel Guevara and Felix Medina, both tricycle drivers, were also awarded P3,000 cash each and certificates of recognition for returning cell phones left by passengers in their tricycles. Bongat said he believed that the reward system will

work in lowering crime incidents in the city. I can see that the reward system is really working because of these people who are setting good examples for our fellow Nagueos. What the government needs to do here is to recognize them, but we still dont encourage people to risk their life, for their life is much given importance, Bongat said during the awarding rites.

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With more than 6,000 participating runners which produced more than 200 21K qualifiers (compared to none last year), Milo Marathon-Naga Leg once again demonstrated Naguenos value for health and wellness.

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Naga City Sports Coordinator Francis Barja leads the distribution of running shoes, courtesy of Milo, to chosen public elementary schools of Naga. Help spread the gift of health and wellness. The 37th Milo Marathon will be held today, July 14.

PILI, CAMARINES SUR The newly organized Federation of Pili Irrigators Association were overjoyed as full support of all stakeholders rained on them during the launching of the RA 10601 or the Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (AFMEch) Law in barangay Binobong, this municipality over the week. Atty. Leni G. Robredo, Cam. Sur 3rd district representative together with Vice Governor Fortunato C. Pea, Board Member Nelson Julia, Mayor Alexis San Luis of Pili, top officials of DAR, NIA, NFA and CBSUA, members of the media as well as private companies attended said event. The Department of Agriculture RFU 5 under the dynamic leadership of Regional Executive Director Abelardo Bragas turned over a total of P3,016,500.00 worth of farm machineries consisting of 1 unit combined harvester (P1,990,000.00); 1 unit drum seeder (P6,500.00); 1 unit hand tractor (P120,000), and 1 unit 4WD Mini Tractor (900,000). Congresswoman Robredo underscored the significance of the gathering of all stakeholders from the national government down to the barangay level, the academe, private sector, media, and the farmers - as an opportune time to identify appropriate projects to be given to the

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The Department of Agriculture RFU 5 turned over a total of P3,016,500.00 worth farm machineries (inset) to Federation of Pili Irrigators Association represented by its president, Reynaldo Valiente (second from left). Also in photo are (from right) RED Abelardo R. Bragas, Mayor Alexis S. San Luis, DA RTD for Operations and Extension Elena B. delos Santos, Vice Governor Fortunato C. Pea, and 3rd district representative Leni G. Robredo.

constituents of the province and to maximize delivery of government resources. She said the people are lucky at this time because the present administration of Camarines Sur is very open to dialogue. She added that as an initial project, her office in tandem with the provincial government of Cam. Sur is putting up a district hospital in Calabanga. She also lauded the efforts of the irrigators associations in binding themselves, as it is only in organizing that they can have louder voice which can be heard by the

government. It will be recalled that the federation, composed of 12 irrigators association with 1,980 farmer beneficiaries, was organized on May 2, 2013 upon the prodding of Director Bragas, to facilitate speedy delivery of big ticket projects to farmers as mandated in the AFMEch Law. The AFMech Law was signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III on June 5, 2013 to encourage farmers and fisherfolk to use modern, cost effective, and environment friendly equipment as well

as adopt new post-harvest technologies to enhance productivity. Engr. Arnie C. Ilan, Chief of the DA 5 Agricultural Engineering Division in his discussion of the Act, said it mandates the crafting of a National Agri-Fishery Mechanization Program by the DA to promote an environment conducive to local assembling and manufacturing of equipment for agricultural and fisheries production, processing and marketing. The program will include research grants, credit, regulation and local
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Barangay Abella, Naga City Residents from Barangay Abella were given the surprise of a lifetime during the official unveiling of their communitys first real basketball court. Attending what initially seemed like a normal inauguration, the locals were delighted when they discovered that their very own court would be turned over to them by none other than PBA legends, Benjie Paras, Jerry Codinera and Jhonny Abarientos almost three weeks after volunteer residents started constructing the community facility. The even was highlighted by a friendly game between the PBA legends vs the local squad, as part of Galing Mo Alaxan FRs campaign to honor the people who have worked hard for their own communities. Akala ko nung una ordinaryong opening ceremony lang. Hindi ko inaasahan na andito pala yung mga dati kong idol! (I thought we were just attending an ordinary opening ceremony. I wasnt expecting my idols to be here!) said Barangay Chairman Apolinario Malanan, visibly unable to hide his excitement. Residents of Barangay Abella devoted long hours of volunteer work for the completion of the basketball court, dubbed the Court of Inspiration. The project was constructed entirely by local volunteers, under the leadership of the Barangay officials. For the community, by the community The Court of Inspiration stems from Alaxan FRs advocacy of changing the negative perception of body pain. They transformed it into a source of

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I do not know what I am going to do without my laptop. That is not saying that I can do without my daily morning prayer and my familys prayer before retiring at night. I had always believed that prayers are very much a part of my life and my family. There had many instances when I should have gone astray, met with an accident or gotten involved in a serious or delicate predicament but prayers had always been my saving grace. But these days when I am not into full time work whether as a media practitioner or in the academe, my most important companion is this thing called laptop. Mine is a gift from my son who works in a computer company in Dubai and upon learning that my old reliable desktop was not in good condition after many years of good service, I was gifted with a netbook that I could carry without much discomfort. So, this thing has become a part of my life. Then, all of a sudden, it refused to cooperate. OMG. For several weeks I had no way of doing my pell mell because I could not get anybody to repair my netbook gratis. Too bad. But my netbook now is in the best of condition and I am back. At any rate, here I am with my pell mell. At least five acquaintances have asked me why they had not seen my pell mell for sometime. Am I retiring? Am I sick? I am not retiring and I am not sick. I am very much on my toes. Technology has become a part of practically everyone. (To me, prayers are.) I do not like to sound mean but even the ordinary ice cream vendor who peddles his ware in the corner has a cellphone much better looking than mine. It is equipped with a camera and mine has none. I am happy and contented in the thought that through my old fashioned cell phone I can receive text messages and can reply the same. I can receive calls and I can call back. Who needs a camera anyway? My granddaughter who is 8 has an ipod all her own. And she operates it with much gusto, I do not even try borrowing it from her because I do not have any idea what I am going to do with it anyway. More than 50% of the students in school, I mean in private schools, have with laptops and I know they are just using them for nothing to contribute to their intellectual capacity. They are just being used for facebook, twitter, you tube purposes. If they are being used for researches, they just have the materials they need printed out without the benefit of reading them. Submitted to their and I doubt if the teacher also reads these submitted materials which are enclosed in beautiful and expensive folders. Excuse me. Well, I am back. My netbook is right in front of me and I am having the best of my time writing. I love to write. This is my passion. This is my life. Email jokeebotorreyes@yahoo.com

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pride, a proof of the hard work rendered for the community. Building on the social and cultural significance of basketball courts in the Philippines, the campaign tapped local volunteers to construct this indispensable facility for their village. To take things event further, the locals filled the court with Legend Markers motivational messages put in different places all over the court to inspire people to push themselves to greatness. Now locals take pride in the body pain that come with hard work, having constructed something that greatly benefits their community. Malaki ang aming pasasalamat at napili ang barangay namin para sa proyektong to, adds Barangay Chairman Apolinario Malanan, who led his community of volunteers. Masarap ang pakiramdan na may nagawang kapaki-pakinabang para dito sa barangay namin (Were really thankful that our barangay was chosen for this project ... it feels good to do something useful for the community), citing the wonders that can be achieved by pushing oneself and working together with others for a common goal, Barangay Abellas Court of

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Inspiration is the Galing Mo! Campaigns eight project in Luzon, after a successful run in Visayas and Mindanao last year. Aside from the one in Naga, Court of Inspiration were also given to Laoag, Vigan, Tuguegarao, Batangas, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Pangasinan. More courts will be unveiled in Legazpi and Isabela. Galing mo, Naga! PBA legends Benjie Paras, Jojo Lastimosa, Jerry Codinera and Jhonny Abarientos were just as inspired by the same people they inspire with his accomplishments. Nakakasigla yung enthusiasm na makikita mo dito sa mga volunteers dito they said, commending all the hard work that the locals have rendered in the service of the community. Talagang gusto nilang tumulong (The volunteers enthusiasm was very inspiring ... They really want to help out_. Aside from playing an exhibition game with local residents, the PBA legends also held a basketball clinic for the village kids. Like most of the volunteers that came to help, these legends started playing in neighborhood courts similar to what the locals have constructed. They attribute

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their success to decades of hard work, unafraid of the pain that comes with pushing oneself beyond limits. Sharing in Alaxan FRs advocacy, they believe that pain, should be treated as a badge of honor a testament to the hard work required for success. Proud kami sa galing ng taga Barangay Abella, dahil naipakita nila na nasa kanila ang mga katangian para maging kampeon, the legends reveal. Sa totoo lang, hindi kami magtataka kung dito manggaling yung susunod na PBA legend. (Were proud of the residents of Barangay Abella, for they have shown that they possess the values that make a champion. Honestly, we wont be surprised if they produce the next PBA legend.) Similar to how the PBA legends inspire others by pushing themselves beyond their limits to achieve greatness, the residents of Barangay Abella have inspired their community to aim for excellence through the construction of the Court of Inspriation. If theres one thing that both the legend and the locals have demonstrated, it is the fact that there is indeed, pride in pain.

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UNEP spearheads a Free Fun Run event

In line with its promotion of healthy lifestyle, the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) sponsored a free fun run activity on July 19. Sports and health buffs gathered at the UNEP triangle and jogged around the main thoroughfares of Iriga City to stretch their muscles and encourage others to promote the said form of exercise. The 4-am run ended at the UNEP Gymnasium. UNEP President Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda, thanked all the participants for supporting the said endeavor. A health buff herself, Moraleda believes that the best way to keep fit is through regular running and consistent exercise. Running strengthens our muscles, improves our cardiovascular health, makes us physically fit and helps us burn unwanted fats and calories. I want to share this awareness with the UNEPians and am glad that the whole UNEP management and community supported this event, Moraleda quips. UNEP Executive Vice President and the concurrent VP for Finance, Ms. Deli Tibi was also elated with the result of the activity. We can buy things with our money, but certainly money cannot buy our health. Running helps us to get fit, loss unwant-

ed weights, and helps us attain a physically-fit body. Of course, it should go along with a healthy and well-balanced diet, and complete sleeping hours, Ms. Deli stated. UNEP decided not to collect any registration fee for the run to encourage the participation of all UNEPians and other runners. In acknowledgment of those who supported the event, UNEP decided to give cash prizes and incentives to the runners. Under the UNEP Students Category, finishers for one (1) lap were awarded with P500, P300 and P200.00 cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placer respectively. The same prize also applied to non-professional runners. Professional runners who have completed the three (3) laps were given P1,000.00, P500 and P200.00 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd slots respectively. UNEP also opened the race for fun runners- the fun run/ walk/ relay under the following categories: Family category, UNEP Batches category, ages below 40 years old and UNEP Batches category for participants ages 40 and above. After the fun run, all participants were all invited to watch the Mass demonstration contest also participated in by UNEP Students.

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CSC orients Capitol dept. heads on new performance evaluation system

PILI, CamSur The Civil Service Commission a business-friendly environBy DANNY O. CALLEJA (CSC) conducted last Monment which sparked an inux day, July 10 an introductory of private investments -- makLEGAZPI CITY En briefing on a new perforing the city now a business gineer Noel Rosal started mance evaluation for heads investors favorite. his 10th year as mayor of of offices of the provincial Her administration is also this prime Bicol city Mongovernment that is expected credited for outstanding acday with a vow of more to place public service in an complishments in public public investments towards entirely new perspective. health concerns, one of which theDirector furtherJocelyn growth of Mari local Joy installed the city government economy life for fosque of and the better CSC CamSur in the Hall of Fame of the DeLegazpeos. Field Office personally gave partment of Healths Red Orare on going invest theWe briefing the to Strategic chid Awards for its successin every Legazpeo as part Mayor ROSAL Performance Management ful ght against tobacco use of massive local government Systems (SPMS) for some within the past three years. for nine years from 2001 to interventions that would 30-odd department heads furand Also attributed to Mrs. 2010, ran unopposed in last ther their economic chiefsuplift of offices of the ProvinRosals works as city mayor Mays elections under the conditions and at the same cial Capitol as well as heads is the dramatic evolution of Liberal Party. time fuel the progress of the of hospitals and administraHe won a fresh mandate the local tourism industry that city into Bicols leader in tive officer located in various all aspects of development, and starts a new term with last year posted a growth rate municipalities. Rosal said in his inaugural Introduction of the SPMS a reconditioned mission: re- of 22.16 percent compared to address before thousands of spond dynamically to the the previous year. will ideally dovetail with the MISS PINYASAN, MISS MISS TOURISM 2013 WINNERS The city received nearly next DAET, starting gun of the race well-wishers, including all work-focused and result-ori ofcials of the citys 70 ba - for modernization where the 500,000 tourists in 2012 ented development agenda of SA NA complementing DAAN the nish line is just a few TUWID more largely CamSurs recently installed ONWARDS rangays. MAJOR AWARDS: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) CamSur Field Office headed by 49 in percent tourism Jocelyn Marifosque (top photo) coordination with growth CamSur strides away. Gov. Miguel R. Villa - Director The mass Luis oath-taking of Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) rate SAN achieved by spearheaded the entire He replaced his CLAUDINE wife, fuerte who nation - governments the new sethas of made elected local MISS PINYASAN 2013 ANTONIO the conduct on an : orientation on the latest performance tool for government Management (SPMS) for of System Albay in the wide waves as 2013 the youngest Carmen called Geraldine, who province ofcers was originally sched- employees MISS DAET :Strategic Performance REGINE EMMANUELLE MAS implementation come January 2014. Photos below show the different same year. elected governor Philip - department ended Sunday three-year uled Sunday but in moved to MISS TOURISM 2013 :her ERIKA BIANCA LASAY heads, chiefs of offices, chiefs of hospitals, and administrative of the Provincial gathered Villa Del Rey on July 10, Weatare going to operate pine political history. term marked sterling Monday due to the UP threat of officers FIRST RUNNER : with Government LAURICE LEXINE PADILLA 2013 with the end view of understanding the system and finding ways of under the guidance of the adStarting January 2014, achievements lo- the Daang typhoon Gorio. attuning its implementation towards Matuwid espoused under SECOND RUNNER UP : in good PRINCESS MAGNOLIA LLANTO Pres. Aquinos administration. Gov. Migz Villafuerte is keen on streamlining ministration of Pres. Benigno SMPS, a more governance, sound scal Rosal, who productivityhad earlier cal government frontline services in order to maximize work efficiency and Aquino III that gives more to page 6) resources management and of - jmts/gbc/abearcilla ruled the city (Turn government available increation the province.

MINOR AWARDS: BEST IN FESTIVAL GOWN : CLAUDINE SAN ANTONIO BEST IN SWIMSUIT : CLAUDINE SAN ANTONIO MISS PHOTOGENIC : CLAUDINE SAN ANTONIO MISS FRIENDSHIP : ARIANNE JOY PASCUAL Former Finance Secretary Bank inANTONIO 1991 by The Banker. BEST IN PRODUCTION NUMBER : CLAUDINE SAN Roberto or Bobby F. de OcDe Ocampo also has the BEST FESTIVAL ERICA MAAIO ampo, IN OBE has beenGOWN elected DESIGNER : distinction of being the only FIRST RUNNER UP GOWN DESIGNER : FRANCIS VICTORINO attention to public investHe said part of these pub- citys urban district with the as Chairman by the PhilipFilipino knighted by both the SECOND UP(PVB) GOWN : NAVELINO ment and RUNNER government inter- DESIGNER lic investments will JOAQUIN be on Southern Luzon & International pine Veterans Bank United Kingdom France. He ventions the betterment now undergoing conBoard of for Directors. As the infrastructure wherein the Airport was conferred Most Excellent OTHER CORPORATE AWARDS struction in British the nearby Daraof the living condition of our city government is continu- Order new Chair, De Ocampo said of the Empire or MISS CANORECO : its mega LAURICE LEXINE PADILLA his term marks a fresh new ing works on high- OBE ga town and expected to be people, the newly installed by the Her Majesty Queen MISS DEPARTMENT STORE : to connect LAURICE LEXINE PADILLA beginning for PVB, with the way II in 2012 for ef project the Elizabeth mayor CENTRO said. (Turn to his page 7) MISS SAN : CLAUDINE SAN aim ofGINEBRA revitalizing the MIGUEL mediforts in ANTONIO promoting PhilippineMISS SAMPAGUITA DEPARTMENT STORE : REGINE EMMANUELLE MAS um-sized commercial bank to UK relations during his years as MISS : GIZELLE DELA ROSA be an SKIN active CITY major player in a public servant and as ChairMISS BOARDWALK : LAURICE man LEXINE PADILLA the banking industry, not just of the British Alumni AsMISS CITY TOUR as TRAVEL : CLAUDINE SAN ANTONIO locally but globally well. sociation. He was also named de ocampo MISS SEVEN ELEVEN : REGINE EMMANUELLE MAS Legion A respected name in the Chevalier in the French business community, Bobby Secretary, De MISS BEAUTY TOUCH : Ocampo CLAUDINE ANTONIO was ofSAN Honor by the Republic of

Ex-Finance Sec. Roberto de Ocampo new PVB Chair

De Ocampo brings with him credited for bringing the coun- France for his promotion of an exceptional track record in trys fiscal position from large links between France and the STREET DANCING COMPETITION both the business and finance deficits to surplus and brought Philippines CHAMPION : Barangay Mambalite/Porrio Ponayo in the economic doarenas here and abroad. Aside about the longest period High School and Goitoof Pimentel main. Elem. School from being the former years of fiscal surFIRST RUNNER UP Secre : - consecutive Barangay Gubat As a son of a Filipino World tary of Finance, he was pluses in the Philippines. It was SECOND RUNNER UP also : Alawihao National High School/ War II veteran, Bobby de OcaPresident of the Asian Institute during also his Elementary term that the key mpos election as PVB ChairAlawihao School of Management (AIM) and also features investment BEST IN STREET PARADE : of countrys Barangay Gubat man was hailed by the Veterans the Chairman & CEO of the liberalization and privatization BEST IN MUSIC : Barangay Gubat sector, particularly the Veterans Development Bank of the Phil- strategies were designed and Federation of the Philippines. BEST IN COSTUME : Barangay Mambalite ippines. He is one of the most implemented. As Finance SecrePhilippine Veterans Bank is internationally recognized Fili - tary, he was awarded the Global a medium-sized, private comFLOAT COMPETITION 2013 pinos having been Chairman :of Finance Minister of the Year in mercial bank in the Philippines CHAMPION Barangay Cobangbang the APEC and ASEAN 1995 by Euromoney and Asian owned by Filipino World War II FIRST RUNNER UP Finance : Barangay Magang Ministers, and a Governor of Finance Minister of the Year in veterans and their heirs. VeterSECOND RUNNER UP : Barangay IV the World Bank, IMF and ADB. 1996 and 1997 by Euromoney ans Bank caters to both corpoHe is also presently the Chair- and Asiamoney respectively. rate and retail financial markets BEST MARCHING BAND COMPETITION (SECONDARY LEVEL) ENVIRONMENT ACTIVITIES IN ALBAY man of the Board of Advisers De Ocampo was also the andCOLLEGE is also an authorized govCHAMPION : CAMARINES NORTE STATE Members of the Albay-Legazpi Association, Inc. and the& Philippines News Agency-Legazpi of the RFO Center for Public Press youngest DBP Chairman ernment depository bank. As LABORATORY HIGH family join representatives from the different units of the SCHOOL Armed Forces, Philippine National Finance & Regional Economic CEO. It was during his leader- part of its charter, 20% of the Police, organizations, academe, volunteer groups under the Ofce of Civil FIRST non-government RUNNER UP : LA the CONSOLACION COLLEGE OF DAET Cooperation, anregional ADB Regional ship that DBPof was adjudged to banks annual net income is set Defense Bicol ofce, and residents Barangay Manaet and neighboring villages in SECOND RUNNER UP : CAMARINES NORTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Knowledge Hub. be the Worlds Second Sound aside for use in programs Bacacay, Albay, join hands in planting 3,000 mangrove propagules in these coastal barangaysfor of his stint as Finance est and Third Best Performing the its shareholders. (PNA photo by benefit Legazpiof Bureau) hbc/ron theDuring town as part of the Environment Month celebration.

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rette smoke, but they do accumulate in indoor air. The city government, Rosal said, wants the public, especially the youth, not to start smoking at all and those who are already tobacco-hooked, to stop the vice using cigarettes, cigars or e-cigarettes, he added. We mean business in this anti-smoking drive not only that we are recognized nationwide as one of the few local government units (LGUs) fostering a 100-percent tobacco-free environment, but also because we are firm in our commitment towards public health, Rosal said. As of this writing, the city government is awaiting for the response of the DPWH on its alternative proposal. Mayor Bongat and Vice Mayor Legacion, however, plans to meet personally with Public Works Secretary Rogelio L. Singson and present to him the alternative proposal. -Paul John F. Barrosa of security of tenure and the civil service eligibility system as practiced nowadays. In anticipation of SPMS the planning and development office of the provincial government, which will spearhead implementation at the provincial level, has already caused. The provincial planning and development office (PDPO) headed by Ms. Lovenia Tolosa of the provincial government in cooperation with the Human Resource Management Office headed by Ms. Marjorie A. Lizaso has already caused, under directive of Governor Migz Villafuerte, the preparation of individual department and office plans and projections to pave the way for implementation of the new performance rating system. -GBClaveria This, Rosal said, is for the sake of the Legazpeos and of the thousands who come to our place either as tourists, shoppers, businessmen, dignitaries, students or even passers-by. The city is one of the leading tourist destinations in the country, the government center for Bicol and the regions center of education, health services, trade and commerce and public transportation. It is now emerging as a favorite venue for national and international conventions and conferences. For its consistency in its anti-tobacco drive, the city has been a Hall of Famer in the Red Orchid Awards of the DOH for becoming its recipient for three consecutive years from 2010 to 2012. The award is DOHs yearly salutation to LGUs and other public institutions that are successful in their measures to rid their environment of cigarette smoking. of the people of Naga, said Vice Mayor Nelson S. Legacion. Robust economic development should be sustainable and be consistent with environmental preservation, he added. In Bongats letter to DPWH, Naga proposed two alternatives to prevent the cutting of trees along the highway: first, construct a Lifestyle lane complemented by a walking/jogging/cycling lane after the tree line; second, to expand the Almeda Highway into a four-lane road consistent with DPWH standards. We welcome very much the good intentions of DPWH behind this road widening project. Naga is an expanding city and congestion of traffic in the near future is inevitable if we will not act. However, there are other options to efficiently and effectively manage traffic flows, which will not compromise our environment and our future, Bongat said. City in acknowledging the feat of the group and individual top savers. Bongat meanwhile lauded te SSS Naga Branch, headed by Claribel l. Rebueno, and her team for painstakingly encouraging the members to embrace their vision and acknowledge their program. The mayor expressed support for the AlkanSSSya program of SSS and stating that subsidy of the units be fabricated for the succeeding associations of padyak operators and drivers which will be the next AlkanSSSya savers. SSS head Emilio de Quiros also encouraged the members on the continuity of their SSS contributions and emphasized the benefits of having higher amount of premiums. The said program also has under its wings two informal sectors - the padyak operators and drivers (PODA) and the environmental watchers. PODA is under the Naga City Padyak Operators and Drivers Federation (Nacipodrif) which has 25 padyak associations and 1,971 padyak

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units registered. Sacay added that Gimopoda, Mopoda and Chesta were the pilot padyak associations administered by the Public Safety office led by CGDH1 Joselito Del Rosario. Del Rosario during the said occasion also expressed his thanks to the padyak and jeepney drivers for warmly accepting the program. We were overwhelmed with their active participation and seeing the positive impact it has created, we are already initiating some activities to introduce the said endeavor to all the 27 barangays of the city and encourage them to join the bandwagon of savers, Del Rosario said in an interview. Other partakers of the program are Bantay Kapalibutan and Balatas Kadamay, categorized as environmental watchers who oversee the garbage segregation at the Balatas dumpsite. These volunteers are supervised by the lid Waste Management office headed by Engr. Joel Martin.

Naga to DPWH: No to . . .
Sponsored by Councilor Gabriel H. Bordado Jr. and duly approved on joint and collective motion by the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Resolution No. 2013-167 expressed the city councils unequivocal opposition to the cutting of 651 trees in connection with the proposed road widening project along Daang Maharlika Highway. The resolution also requested the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), proponent of the road widening project, to consider instead the alternatives presented by the city in the March 26, 2013 letter of Mayor John G. Bongat addressed to DPWH Regional Director Danilo E. Dequito. As the highest policymaking body of the Naga, the Sangguniang Panlungsods categorical position on this issue is very crucial. Resolution No. 2013-167 does not only support the call of Mayor John G. Bongat, but it also articulates the sentiment

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oriented and group-oriented rating system will replace the outdated Performance Evaluation System currently in use. The SPMS will be attuned to unified planning and efficient execution of plans and projects starting from the eight-point priority program of the Tuwid na Daan of the president down to the day-today operations of local government offices. The SPMS is described as a group-oriented rating system, whereby no employee may be given a rating higher than the collective performance rating of the department or office he is part of. The performance based SPMS is also designed to recognize performance excellence through which an employee may be entitled to as much as two step increments in one year while nonperforming personnel may also face penalties as much as being invited to early retirement or getting the axe and their walking papers prematurely. Among others, the SPMS will thus have significant bearing and impact on the concept

Message of Thanks
We, the family of the late

GEOFFREY AMANSE MEULIO

December 13, 1971 June 12, 2013 wish to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all those who offered masses and prayers, sent flowers and messages of sympathy and who in countless ways, condoled with and comforted us in our hour of bereavement.

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the surviving compulsory heirs of the late GUALBERTO S. STA. MARIA, who died intestate on July 10, 2008 in Calabanga, Camarines Sur, with no known debts, left a real property covered by OCT No. 10960 (Free Patent No. 051708-92-1326P), consisting of a parcel of residential lot with residential building, the named heirs agree to settle among themselves 1/2 portion of said estate in equal shares pro indiviso; that Carolina B. Sta. Maria hereby waive her rights, interests and participation over the 1/2 portion (her conjugal share) of the property in favor of her children; furthermore, the named heirs have decided to waive their rights, interests and participation over their share in the residential building erected on the property in favor of Salve B. Sta. Maria, as acknowledged before Notary Public Attorney Corazon A. Tordilla, Doc. No. 572, Page No. 115, Book No. 2, Series of 2013. BIKOL REPORTER Published: July 7, 14 and 21, 2013 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate heirs of the deceased PEDRO A. CASTILLO who died intestate on May 22, 2008 at Pasig City without any Will of Testament and with no known debts, left a parcel of land situated at Banga, Caves, Ragay, Camarines Sur; the heirs all being in full capacity to contract adjudicated in equal shares said parcel of land; that for and in consideration of the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND (P200,00.00) pesos in hand paid by CELESTINA ESTEVE, married to Reynato Esteve of Palsong, Bula, Camarines Sur, the Heirs do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY absolutely to said Vendee, her heirs, successors and assigns said parcel of land; as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Imelda S. Reyes-Guerrero, Doc. No. 445, Page No. 89, Book No. XIII, Series of 2013. BIKOL REPORTER Published: July 7, 14 and 21, 2013

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DIOS MABALOS saindo!

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Name of Deceased STEVEN S. LOKOMOWITZ ROBERTO F. EUSTE ELEUTERIO N. SOLTES SALOME C. TOLEDANA PABLO C. PORCALLA SR. ELENA C. ABOGADO GEOFFREY A. MEULIO EDUARDO I. MONTES JEMINA P. RIVERA WILFREDO B. LATUMBO KRISTINE MAE F. SANDUCO JOANNAH F. DE GUZMAN

Date of Interment June 7, 2013 June 8, 2013 June 9, 2013 June 9, 2013 June 14, 2013 June 16, 2013 June 15, 2013 June 19, 2013 June 18, 2013 June 19, 2013 June 29, 2013 June 29, 2013

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of the National Greening Program and we are also committed to make our operations as environmentally-sound as possible. Our reforestation program is one way of contributing to that advocacy, affirmed Environmental Management Division Head Julia Echavez. Simultaneous tree-planting activities were also conducted by the satellite offices of NGCP in San Fernando, La Union and Santo Tomas, Batangas. More regional and field offices of NGCP are expected to conduct their treeplanting session over the next

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PILI, CamSur Two homegrown multi-sports athletes showed an international crowd of multidiscipline participants and sports buffs just how tough and competitive Bicolanos can be by finishing among the frontrunners of the gruelling Tri United 2 triathlon held Sunday, July 7 at the Active Health Club in San Juan, Batangas. Benjamin JR Raa, Jr. of Magarao, CamSur crossed the line in 3:05.58 for a strong third-place finish some 8 minutes behind the leader while training buddy Philip Atento clocked in at 3:19:16 for a very creditable fifth finish. Raa and Atento learned their ropes in multi-sports as members of the CamSur Tri team composed of promising local talents that was organized by the provincial government just after the very first Cobra Ironman 70.3 held at the CWC in barangay Cadlan in August 2010. Supported by the province through a series of local and national triathlon competitions, Raa eventually rose to distinction upon qualifying for the Ford Ironman World Championship held in Kona, Hawaii in October 2012 where he emerged as the very first Bicolano to join, compete, and finish in this Olympic Games of triathlon. Raa and Atento are among tered at the CamSur Sports Academy at the Freedom Sport Complex in baran gay San Jose here. Burgeoning athletes in CamSur will soon have greater chances in shining at their respective sports disciplines under a development thrust that will be espoused under the recently issued Executive No. 1 of Gov. Miguel Luis Migz Villafuerte that will institutionalize the Youth Development Center that will focus, among others, on the development of local sports talents to global exposure and competitiveness. -GBClaveria few weeks. NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the countrys power grid. It transmits high-voltage electricity through power superhighways that include the interconnected system of transmission lines, towers, substations, and related assets. NGCPs regular maintenance activities and expansion projects aim to enhance the reliability and quality of electricity delivered to customers. -Nelson G. Bautista, NGCP

benjamin jr rana the growing number of local sports potentials who gained national and international competitiveness through the sports development pro gram of the province cen -

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development and manufacture of machinery. Agricultural and fisheries machinery and equipment will be tested and evaluated by government, with owners registering them with the agriculture offices of LGUs. On same occasion, Robredo also administered the oath of office to the elected officers of the Federation of Pili Irrigators Association officers namely: Reynaldo Valiente, President; Rafael Joven, Vice-President; Jerry Canabe, Secretary; Armando Arazas, Treasurer; Arturo Bismonte, Auditor; and Leo Haber, PIO. The board of directors are: Rogelio Sto. Domingo; Lauro Gonzales, Sr.; Ruben de Villa; Victorio Reyes, Cesar de Lima, Jesus Bagasala. Also present during the activity were Pili Vice Mayor Rogelio Raymund Regondola and municipal councilors; Department of Agriculture RTD for Operations and Extension Dr. Elena B. delos Santos; Engr. Arnie Ilan, Chief of Regional Agricultural Engineering Division; Tirso Perlas, Regional Rice Program Coordinator, Aloha Gigi Baaria, IDS Chief, representatives from NIA, DAR, NFA, and CBSUA; Dr. Edna Aladano, Principal of Binobong High School; and Dr. Salvador Cruzana Jr. of CBSUA who served as emcee. -Lovella Guarin

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can be done. Cong. Arnulfo Noli Fuentebella of the 4th district had been converting provincial roads neglected by the past provincial administration to national roads in his district for funding and project implementation purposes. Certainly, Cong, Leni Robredo can also do that. **** So, the government entered into a wealth-sharing agreement with the rebel group called Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) just in time for President Aquinos State of the Nation Address. The Daily Tribune dated July 15, 2013 reported the following: The wealth-sharing annex of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB) based on the signed documents, provides a sharing of 75% to 25% in favor of the Bangsamoro for taxes and charges other than tariff and customs duties collected within the jurisdiction; 75-25 in favor of the Bangsamor for profits from natural resources such as metallic minerals and equal share between the Bangsamoro government and the central government for income from energy sources such as petroleum, natural gas and uranium. I believe that all the wealth from the land, air and sea of the Philippines belong to all the Filipino people in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The President cannot just give it away to anyone or any group he wantws because it does not belong to him. Section 2 of Article XII of the 1987 Constitution provides that all lands and natural resources in the public dominion belong to the state. President Noynoy Aquino is the President but he is not the state. This wealth-sharing agreement with the MILFappears like a sell-out to me. We wish that the President will also give the same wealth-sharing to all the regions in the Philippines.

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pointed deans are Dr. Carlos Jacobo, dean of Student Affairs vice Dr. Remeline Bausa who is now the director of research and Dr. Vic Belgica, Graduate School dean who replaced Dr. Epifanio Buela who opted to stay as president of Camarines Sur and Pampanga former Governor Ed Panlilo, co-founder of the movement. A Kaya Natin covenant of good governance was pledged by the five new champions during the activity. Mayor Sarion won 3 consecutive times as local chief executive of Daet and now on his last term proved that good governance really works in a good leader, Harvey Keh earlier said during his visit in the inaugural activity of the town. It can be recalled that the local government unit of Daet also launched the Kaya Natin Movement on June 15 where Robredo was the guest. The Kaya Natin Movement was founded by the late and former mayor of Naga City and Secretary of the of a community college in the first Albay district. Dr. Flor is a Catholic Mass Media awardee as Best Columnist in English for his column in the Naga City-based Bikol Reporter. He has a law degree and a PhD. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Jesse Robredo , former Isabela Governor Grace Padaca and Panlilo. It was launched in July 30, 2008 at the Ateneo de Manila University. The three (3) founders were among the many Kaya Natin Champions previously recognized in the past years. KN hopes to identify more of leaders and build a network of strong leaders with an empowered citizenry. The Kaya Natin! Champions strongly oppose all illegal activities and have vowed to support to each other on these issues. They also campaign for a government that is truly by the people, a system that will hold the local officials accountable for their actions and decisions and which will empower the constituency. -Rosita B. Manlangit

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE SPEED PAWNSHOP, JR. Bichara Complex, San Antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, pawned from FEBRUARY 01-28, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on AUGUST 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until JULY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 7 and 14, 2013

a question of privilege . . .
was not born with a silver spoon in the mouth .I was born poor. But with a big dream. Whenever I see little children trying to earn a living selling something, my heart goes out to them. They remind me of my distant days of penury and want. As to Vincent, it has made me proud to have such a grandson. Knowing that he has something to spare, he does not hesitate to share it with others. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA
All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ROWENA ASPE PAWNSHOP, P. Burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City, pawned from FEBRUARY 01-28, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on AUGUST 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until JULY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 7 and 14, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at E. BOY ASPE PAWNSHOP, Prieto Street, Filabel Arcade, Dinaga, Naga City, pawned from FEBRUARY 01-28, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on AUGUST 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until JULY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 7 and 14, 2013

24K PAWNSHOP
General Luna St., Naga City

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9, 2013 of all unredeemed articles pledged from JANUARY FEBRUARY 2013 at 8:30 a.m. BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 14, 2013

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 FEBRUARY 01-28, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on AUGUST 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until JULY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 7 and 14, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE EXPLORER PAWNSHOP, Ground Floor, Bichara Complex, Abella St., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from FEBRUARY 01-28, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on AUGUST 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until JULY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 7 and 14, 2013

R. GUINHAWA PAWNSHOP
General Luna St., Naga City

AUCTION SALE on AUGUST

23, 2013 of all unredeemed articles pledged from JANUARY FEBRUARY 2013 at 8:30 a.m. BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 14, 2013

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 FEBRUARY 01-28, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on AUGUST 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until JULY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 7 and 14, 2013

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 FEBRUARY 01-28, 2013 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on AUGUST 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the above-mentioned date will be honored until JULY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: JULY 7 and 14, 2013

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Daet mayor awarded one of Kaya Natin champions for good governance
DAET, Camarines Norte -- Mayor Tito Sarion of Daet was awarded as one of the five Kaya Natin Champions for good governance and ethical leadership for this year held July 9 at Club Filipino, San Juan City, Metro Manila.
The Kaya Natin! Champions of good governance are shining examples of leaders who are ethical, effective and empowering, who stand by their principles and give Philippine politics a good name. The four other Kaya Natin Champions include Senator Paolo Benigno Bam Aquino IV, Senator Aquilino Koko Pimentel III, Mayor Rommel Arnado of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, and Congressman Sherwin Tugna of CIBAC Partylist. The recognition was led by Harvey Keh, Convenor of the Kaya Natin together with Congresswoman Atty. Leni Robredo of the 3rd District
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For Five Consecutive Years by the St. Peter Baptist Catholic Mass Media Awards

july 14-20, 2013

NGCP leads tree-planting for observance of Arbor Day

LEGAZPI CITY -- For the employees of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the five-kilometer off-road truck ride and hour-long trek to a watershed in Mt. Malaraya, Lipa, Batangas is a small price to pay in exchange for the survival of Philippine forests. The tree-planting activity led by NGCPs Environmental Management Division was conducted in support to the National Arbor Day celebration. Nine hundred twenty (920) tree seedlings were successfully planted by more than 80 employee-volunteers of NGCPs Diliman Office who were assisted by the National Power Corporation (NPC) Makban personnel. The tree seedlings, which included Kusibeng (Scientific name: Sapindus saponarea), Narra (Pterocarpus indicus), Acacia (Samanea saman), and Bani (Pongamia pinnata), were placed within NGCPs one-hectare reforestation project site. The project is also part of NGCPs agreement with the National Power Corporation to replace trees that were cleared for the construction of the Lumban Extra High Voltage (EHV)- Bay 230 kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Project. Protecting the environment is one advocacy that NGCP takes very seriously. We are constant supporters
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Legazpi mulls e-cigarettes ban

By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY -- The city government here is also mulling to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in pursuit of its smoke-free campaign. Mayor Noel Rosal said the move is intended to strengthen the city governments fight against smoking in public places and prevent secondhand exposure of non-smokers to harmful substances. We intend to put more teeth in our campaign by including e-cigarettes in the ban provided under the Revised Smoke-Free Ordinance which we have been strictly enforcing since 2009, Rosal said. Rosal explained that in banning e-cigarettes the city government will be consistent with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7394, otherwise known as The Consumer Act of the Philippines and guided by its mandate in protecting public health. We in the city government are fully aware of the hazards being posed by cigarettes not only to smokers but also more to non-smokers who are exposed to its fumes, the mayor said. An e-cigarette also known as personal vaporizer is an electronic inhaler that vaporizes a liquid solution into an aerosol mist, simulating the act of tobacco smoking. Earlier, the regional office for Bicol of the Dept. of Health advised that this gadget should not be considered as substitute to typical tobacco products since it still emits smoke that contains harmful substances. E-cigarettes contain volatile organic substances -- including propylene glycol, flavors and nicotine that are emitted as mist or aerosol into indoor air, the DOH said. Study also showed that these ultra-fine liquid particles of less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter may pencigarettes, however, the substances emitted may be inhaled by non-users when used indoor and lead to adverse health effects. If several people are using e-cigarettes in a room at the same time, considerable indoor air pollution will accumulate and may result in harmful secondhand exposure. The levels of most harmful substances are lower in the e-cigarettes than in conventional ciga(Turn to page 6)

etrate deeply into the lungs. These e-cigarettes produce substantially fewer ultra-fine particles than conventional