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VOL. XXVI, NO. 7 BICOL REGION, PHILIPPINES SEPTEMBER 23 - 29, 2018 P5.00
The work of an Emergency Room (ER) Nurse typically 2. Outstanding Communicator- ef-
functions alongside with medical doctors but this job ; an ER fective communicating with patients in-
Nurse is ready to provide first assessments and treatments to creases the satisfaction of the medical
patients experiencing medical crisis. May I share very impor- facility.
tant qualities required of an ER Nurse: 3. Patience- It takes a lot of patience
a) quick and flexible responses to patients with serious ill- answering a lot of questions by patients.
ness and trauma back with extensive medical knowledge. Different personality traits which may
b) able to work independently and take leadership roles add even more stress to situations need
when necessary a lot of patience as a health provider.
c) able to work in other fields of nursing including home- 4. Caring- a caring nature is very important quality in order to
care, in businesses, in schools and supervise other nurses as put one’s heart in performing duties.
well. 5. Encouraging- to be able to inspire patients and help them
An ER Nurse must possess very important skills too and succeed specially when it comes to lifestyle changes. In short a
these are: nurse must be a cheerleader to his patients
Listening, following directions, communicating, adaptability, In the Philippine setting, our nurses after graduation will
stamina and good decision making. Able to tackle all these have rendered services for a year or two in local hospitals and
duties with care and clear communication to the patient and to later majority opt to apply overseas looking for the greener pas-
their families. ture as they say. The author if given a fair chance to be part of
Important qualities of a Nurse: a government agency is determined to stay and be of service
1. Excellent Endurance- one must be able to stay on both to our own native land. At the end of the day I believe it is the
feet for long periods of time since patients come and go services extended helping others with compassion and warmth
through out the duration of shifts. that count most …working in a private hospital here in Iriga City
Good mental endurance- one should be able to think on is such a remarkable experience since day 1 up to present. It is
their feet and make good decisions, ready for unexpected such an honor to be part of this team of health workers…an ER
emergency and be able to react accordingly. team competently serving the Iriguenos.
ni Jose Palma. Bako ining suicide asin march!/That the impure blood/flows
to, “defeatist” an huring linya kan Him- maski ngani an paggadan kan sarong into our furrows), sabi sa dakitara-
Nagkukusog an luya o no Nasyonal kan Pilipinas. Kaya, mas
marhay kun sanglian na lang ini.
naghugot bakong kakubardihan o pa-
giging takot. Isipon ta na lang na sadiri
mon kaini sa English.
Bakong siring kadugo an suhesti-
nagluluya an Kusog?
Defeatist daw an “ang mamatay an gagadanon. Bakong gabos kaya an yon kan “mamatay nang dahil sa’yo”,
nang dahil sa’yo”? siring. alagad yaon an kahandaan na kun
Tandaan ta na an martsang ini na- Rebolusyonaryo man an nasabing aaboton sa siring na sitwasyon, o di
mundag sa panahon nin mahalagang linya ta dapat tang tandaan na may pi- sige.
The LORD's Prayer is the most beautiful prayer, it speaks kapitulo kan satong kasaysayan. May tong nota na sinubli si Julian Felipe sa An boot iribay na linya ni Sotto,
about: rebolusyonaryo ining karakter, alagad Le Marseille, an himno nasyonal kan ang ipaglaban ang kalayaan mo,
-FAITH as we call GOD as our Father mati an romantikong inpluwensa, orog Pransya na iyo lang garong himno sa sobra sa sarong silaba kumpara sa
-HOPE as we would want His kingdom to come na sa konsepto nin kagadanan para sa bilog na mundo na nagaangat nin pag- sasanglian kaini. Sinasabi mi sa
-LOVE as we would aspire to do HIS will. banwaan. An banwaan sa romantikong gadan sa mga kalaban. pagsusurat nin rawit-dawit, na kun
It is also the most complete prayer for it deals with the: pag-iisip, siring sa sarong namomotan “Égorger vos fils/vos compagnes/ siring baka mapadapla ka kaiyan sa
-PRESENT as we ask for daily bread. na daraga, sarong onorableng rason Aux armes, citoyens !/Formez vos ba- pagkanta.
-PAST as we implore HIM to forgive our sins & forgive nganing idusay an solo-solong buhay. taillons !/Marchons,marchons/!Qu’un Ano daw kun magbalik na lang gi-
others. Kaya bakong defeatism an klase sang impur…/Abreuve nos sillons ! raray sa Wangbu University si Sotto
-FUTURE as we ask HIM to lead us not into temptation & kan kagadanan na nasa likod kan tata- (To cut the throats of your children asin likayan na an pagtaong mga sir-
delìver us from the evil one. ramon na “mamatay” siring sa pagka- and your women/To arms, citizens!/ ing na intermission sa sulog kan sa-
******************** dakitaramon kaini sa orihinal na Kastila Form your battalions!/Let’s march, let’s tong kontemporaryong kasaysayan?
* Public svc: gadan na c mrs maria caceres badong kn
milaor asin baao cs. Nasa st peter chapel tabuco nc an
bangkay. An lubong ipapaisi na sana. Pinapaisi an mga
paryentes, amistades, barkada/ naguin kaklasa sa elem,
Ventriloquism and FROM
PLANET
hs asin college. Nagpapaaram: tomas badong, agom kn
gadan./e parking Lots KRYPTON
R.R BALDEMOR
********************
Discipline comes with the values of the schools and My daughter is trying to be a magreresign na si Father Prieto?" kng interesado kau. Sigurohin nyo
parents- evi jimenez ventriloquist. But she is not using a SC2, "ganon ba Mare? Sayang lng na hindi ko kilala ang BF nyo.
******************** mannequin. She is trying to use our sya pa naman ang naiicip kong mag ---------------------------
Let us pray: Dearest Lord. We thank You for this wonderful dog. This morning she asked me to misa pag namatay ako." One time when I returned from
day. Thank You for always at our side & save us from any watch as she practiced her skill. She SC1, "kaya bilisan mo Mare!" a 6-month mission abroad I was
calamity. Ds we pray to You Lord thru Your Son Jesus & w/ d held Jack the Keeper on the forehead ----------------------------------- looking for a place to park my car
intercession of Mama Mary, Our Lady of Penafrancia. Amen! and asked the dog to talk to me. True Our Bangsamoro brothers and in Cubao. There was a street with a
VIVA LA VIRGEN! VIVA EL DIVINO ROSTRO! Sirang On d to her technique the dog said "Boss sisters are luckier than the rest of No Parking sign. Tinanong ko yong
go- - Mayor lhabas of mlaor Apol said you take her for shopping us Filipinos. Their battle for the guard kng pweding mag park doon.
******************** at Uniqlo!" BBL has bigger chance of winning Sabi ng guard "hindi po pwede, di
One beautiful moment in our life is when we need love, ----------------------------- than federalism. Their fight for BBL nyo ba nakikita ang sign?" Sabi
comfort, affection & find ourselves holding our own hands Good morning Guys. Sharing has more force on the issue of ko eh bakit maraming nka park?
together in sincere, silent prayer. selected verses from the Holy Quran people's right to self-determination. Sagot sa akin "eh hindi po kasi sila
For only GOD & GOD alone can satisfy our innermost that we can find similarly in the Holy Federalism's battle force is only nagtanong!"
longings. Bible, the teachings of Buddha and on change of the status quo. The -----------------------------------
May God be with us everyday of our lives. even in the many books in Hinduism. enemies of BBL has weaker defense, Alam mo ang mga babae ay
******************** There is only one Universal God, the the enemies of federalism is strongly parang mga police o fiscal. Nasa
Lord, heal our broken hearts, comfort the sorrow and name maybe different, the mode of fortified and well-armed with wealth kanila na lahat ang ebidensya pero
encourage the discouraged. "Come to me, all you who are worship may differ but the subject and and political power. All the best to kailangan pa talagang akoin mo
weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." predicate is always the same: love, the Bangsamoro, the worst is still to ang kasalanan!
******************** peace, and goodness towards His come for us poor Filipinos. ------------------------
The antidote to worry is faith. creations. ----------------------------------- Breaking news: May na discover
Faith grows as we open our hearts to GOD in prayer and ------------------------------ Sa mga Besh na suklam na sa BF ng gamot para hindi makalbo
as we make firm inner decisions to live according to His Holy Narinig kong naguusap ang nila may bagong book na mabibili. sa isang experimento gamit ang
Will. dalawang senior citizens: Ang title - How to change your man mga daga. Sa wakas wala ng
In faith, we have confidence that the Father already SC1, "alam mo na ba Mare na without him even knowing it. PM me makakalbong daga!
knows all that we need.
When we seek first the kingdom of GOD and HIS
righteousness, we discover that everything else we need is Put them together Every struggle in your life has shaped you into the person
being provided for us as well. for with GOD nothing is imposible. you are today. Be thankful for the hard times; they can only
******************** ******************** make you stronger.
"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for ********************
of itself." when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, Life is about change, sometimes it's painful, sometimes
Let us not waste time worrying. The FATHER will care for which God has promised to those who love Him. - JAMES it's beautiful, but most of the time it's both.
us tomorrow, just as HE cares for us today. 1:12 ********************
******************** ******************** GOD for the GIFT OF LIFE, & the breath you are inhaling
A blessed, worry-free and joyful fiesta to you! VIVA LA Every struggle in your life has shaped you into the person & exhaling. God be with You always
VIRGEN. you are today. Be thankful for the hard times; they can only When we find our happiness or fulfilment in this world,
Nuestra Sra d Penafrancia, Ina kn Bikolano, kn mga make you stronger. we soon DISCOVER that it's only TEMPORARY. Things get
Pinoy , kn gabos na tao sa kinaban. Salamat po. Viva la ******************** OLD; People FAIL us; Acomplishments are FORGOTTEN;
Virgen! Pointers for life: & the applause FADES. But when we FIND FULFILMENT
******************** 1. Cover your mouth when you're MAD, the words you in G0D, it's COMPLETE & PERMANENT. Look above,
Cherish your life, cherish your health, cherish your family, don't mean may come out. thank Him
cherish your friends...do good always.. for these are the 2. Making good decision takes time, Don't RUSH. ********************
things that will define your true wealth. 3. Life is like a chess game, one wrong move and your Wat happened to john & gabi 9yrs ago s agn happening
FAITH & TRUST! game might be over. now to nelson & nene. Up to jmr kad2, up to vp leni ds time.
God gave us seasons of plenty, so that we can prepare 4. Better to swallow and lose your Pride than to ruin and ********************
for season of need. lose your life. * Ano daw ining makangirhat na kalamidad na
Work while we can; 5. Learning from other's mistakes makes you smart, but nagdadangadang satuya? Mauran ska mabaha nin kuarta
Save what we can; learning from your own mistakes makes you wiser. y perak, maagui an makusog na ipoipo kasunod an buwawi
Share what we can; ******************** nin mga sim, yero, paco , plywood, lawanit asin dospordos,
We give not because we have so much, we give because Thank You, Lord, that You are with me in times of trouble. maparakpatak asin madaguldol sa kalangitnan, kapalibotan,
we know how it feels to have nothing. Thank You for Your rescue, deliverance, protection and sa aire nin radyo, tv, social media etcetera, may makusog
It is not what we know that matter. answers to my prayers. na linog sa iraronm, burolonngan wala to-o, warak an recit,
It is what we do that we know. ******************** bulong, medecina ska mga doktor, makintab an paghliling
******************** FRIENDS are my reason why ... nin tao garo bulawan na makakasula sa kagabsan, andam
A blessed, worry-free and joyful fiesta to you! VIVA LA even in the saddest part of my life, i can afford to smile; na para sa pinadakulang batalya o madugong gyera an
VIRGEN.- boy pabon even in my confusion, i can still understand; and mga mag-amigo, magpinsan, dating magbarkada maski
******************** even in betrayal, i continue to trust! magkapaamilya, sana po tunay na Dios ko dae man lugod
All alone at home listening to fm music, reading news & Tnx 4 d wonderful opportunity and great privilege of being magbulos an gulping dugo sa tinampo ta syertong an
mags, pa txt txt or reviewing fb msgs & pix. So relaxing wayl my friend! masunod kani grabeng peste sa satuya gabos! Ano daw an
waiting to see my apos tom or nxt wk. Tnk Ina 4 d peace & ******************** masunod para sa otro henerasyon?/
quiet. - sbi kan sarong lolo kn sabado/domingo The three F's in life: ********************
******************** Faith, Family, Friends - are the greatest treasures & Nothing starts easy.. everything begins with some level
All politics is local and personal. Hapot: nagkukusog an provisions for your journey, especially on the rough, bumpy of difficulty..
luya o nagluluya an kusog. Simbag: maorag nang kadikit! & dark stretches along the way. even waking up requires certain efforts..
******************** Faith gives you strength & meaning. but, one thing beautiful about life is the fact that what is
Prayer is the best therapy for trials and pains; Family gives you unconditional love. most difficult is also the most rewarding and satisfying..
Faith is the best medicine for hopelessness & destructions; Friends gives you unlimited support & inspiration. life is always a blessing.
SEPTEMBER 23 - 29, 2018 NEWS REPORTER BIKOL REPORTER 5
“Leaders are Not Born,
They are Made” ADVISORY
By TERESA VISSIA BLANCO-SUNGA
Project Development Officer ll
DepEd Schools Division Office, Iriga City
GSIS urges members to settle
Effective leadership can be thought of as a set of qualities
and skills. Different leaders may have different makeups, dif-
ferent strengths and challenges. But there are certain traits
overdue loan until Sept 30
that lie at the core of leadership--the qualities that all great
leaders share. State pension fund erwise enjoy if you have off the computation of pro- on time,” Aranas said. `
Developing the elements that make up leadership is a Government Service defaulted on your loans,” rated surcharges and penal- At present, GSIS is
lifelong process. Start with these fundamentals and, as you Insurance System GSIS President and Gener- ties. These charges, which not collecting penalties
grow into your personal leadership style, add others that fit. (GSIS) is urging its al Manager Jesus Clint Ara- are originally intended to and surcharges on past
Then check in from time to time and see how well you're members to settle their nas advises the members of
progressing in each area so you can make a plan to keep discourage borrowers from due loan accounts if the
growing and improving. past due loan accounts the pension fund. defaulting on their loans, member is in active ser-
The best leaders have to show all those they lead how until September 30 this “If you will restructure will add up to their bill vice. In the long term,
their decisions align with the organization's vision, goals, tar- year to avoid further your salary loan accounts which may further swell if according to Aranas,
gets and ethics. Express what needs to be done with clarity penalty charges. through the Enhanced not abated early enough. this ‘automatic waiver’
and coherence. Once tasks are defined, give autonomy to “One way to settle Conso-Loan Plus, you will
the talented people you've hired and trust that the job can
“We are extending the for penalties and sur-
be done. They are the ones people truly respect--know how
your loan account is by avoid the unfailing predica- restructuring scheme under charges will compound
to lead with confidence. They take on new challenges while availing of the Enhanced ment of having your retire- the Enhanced Consoloan the forgone interest in-
showing others that they're not afraid of new roles or proj- Conso-loan Plus pro- ment pay eaten up by your Plus because we want you, come from the pension
ects. They know how to control how they feel and think. They gram which waives all loan balance in due course,” our members, to ease your fund’s loan investments
understand that negativity exists within each of us but it's our penalties and surcharges Aranas continues. financial burdens and help which will eventually be
choice whether to foster it or not. With great power comes
on your existing salary He explained that when you enjoy your full benefits disadvantageous to the
great responsibility. The best leaders understand that there
will always be failures and mistakes, and they take full re- loan accounts including GSIS members fail to pay when you retire. But we social insurance fund.
sponsibility for theirs and their team's. additional interests. Pay- their amortization for more need to impose a deadline Thus, GSIS will dis-
Being a humble leader doesn't mean you should hide ing off your loan will than six months, their loan because, in the final analy- continue this waiver of
your accomplishments. Humility is simply a willingness to be also enable you to avail accounts will become in sis, you have to keep your penalties and surcharges
human, to admit to your inevitable mistakes and failings and of other GSIS benefits default. Starting October 1,
encourage others to do the same. When a leader is open correct monthly amortiza- starting October 1 this
and transparent in their alignment with company's values, it which you could not oth- this will automatically set tion and pay off your loans year.
ensures that communication--whether it's upward to senior
management or down the hierarchy to managed employees-
-is always consistent and without contradiction.
Great leaders don't allow their fear of consequences to
CARD MBA elects new set of Board of Trustees
prevent them from following their deepest instincts. They The CARD Mutual Ben- tually Reinforcing Institu- For this year, out of 1,860 1,952,452 votes, Marabella
know creativity is about inventing, experimenting, grow- efit Association (CARD tions (CARD MRI) namely coordinators nationwide, Celoso from Visayas cluster
ing, making mistakes and leading others forward. When
MBA), Inc. elected new set CARD, Inc. (A Microfinance there were 13 nominees who with 1,840,401 votes, Audrey
employees perform well, recognize and acknowledge their
achievements. Announce these achievements to the rest of of Board of Trustees (BOTs) NGO), CARD Bank, CARD underwent and passed the Cabebe from Luzon 1 cluster
the team. Most leaders love to hear themselves speak, but during the Association’s SME Bank, and Rizal Bank, two levels of screening by with 1,705,483 votes, and
great leaders show respect for others by paying attention to 19th Annual General Mem- Inc. the Nomination Committee Roselyn Bayron from Min-
the person talking. bership Meeting (AGMM) The new members of the also known as Central Selec- danao 1 cluster. Meanwhile,
To motivate people, you have to engage them -- not only held at CMDI Bay Campus, board are also MBA coor- tion Committee. Seven nomi- Girlie Lopez who placed 7th
their minds but also their hearts. Great leaders are great role Brgy. Tranca, Bay, Laguna dinators in their respective nees are from Luzon clusters, in the elections will serve for
models. They understand that if they want to achieve great- on September 9, 2018. communities for years al- three nominees from Visayas only one year following the
ness, they have to first seek it in themselves and then set the CARD MBA is a micro- ready. They act as the As- clusters, and three from Min- regulation of the Insurance
example through the things they say and do--and when their
insurance institution fully sociation’s support system danao clusters. Commission Circular 2018-
words and deeds are aligned, others will want to emulate
them. owned and managed by the spreading the importance of The whole election pro- 35 released on June 26, 2018.
Leadership, at its best, is about relationships, teams, part- members of the Association, having insurance and in en- cess was facilitated and su- “I am privileged to be part
nerships and motivating people to contribute. Cultivate cre- who are the microfinance suring that their co-members pervised by the Election of the Board of Trustees of
ativity and excellence. Listen; seek new ideas and advice. clients of the four financial are given timely claims dur- Committee chaired by Atty. CARD MBA. I never thought
That is the essence of great leadership. institutions of CARD Mu- ing uncertainties. Virlynn Rose Ramirez. Be- that this would happen in my
fore the election proper start- life as CARD member. I will
A-PAD Philippines search and rescue team on ed, the 13 nominees were
given opportunity to intro-
be forever grateful for this
new opportunity entrusted to
To provide more access want to flood the market with associations and get their sup- Effective leadership can be thought of as is simply a willingness to be human, to admit
points of affordable rice in affordable rice and provide the port to sell and increase access a set of qualities and skills. Different lead- to your inevitable mistakes and failings and
different parts of the coun- people with more options to points of NFA rice. ers may have different makeups, different encourage others to do the same. When a
try, the Department of Trade access the NFA rice,” said DTI Meanwhile, NFA Adminis- strengths and challenges. But there are cer- leader is open and transparent in their align-
and Industry (DTI) signed an Secretary Ramon Lopez. trator Jason Aquino expressed tain traits that lie at the core of leadership- ment with company's values, it ensures that
agreement with the National The agreement will allow his positive outlook of the part- -the qualities that all great leaders share. communication--whether it's upward to se-
Developing the elements that make up nior management or down the hierarchy to
Food Authority (NFA) and PAGASA member supermar- nership.
leadership is a lifelong process. Start with managed employees--is always consistent
the Philippine Amalgamated kets to pick up NFA rice from “We have the same objec- these fundamentals and, as you grow into and without contradiction.
Supermarkets Association the nearest warehouses in their tive, to make rice affordable your personal leadership style, add others Great leaders don't allow their fear of con-
Inc. (PAGASA) on 19 Sep- areas and repack them. There and accessible to the people. that fit. Then check in from time to time and sequences to prevent them from following
tember 2018. are over 160 PAGASA mem- This will also complement see how well you're progressing in each area their deepest instincts. They know creativity
The agreement will allow ber supermarkets nationwide, the ongoing program of NFA, so you can make a plan to keep growing and is about inventing, experimenting, growing,
consumers to purchase NFA which cater to B, C, and D mar- called Tagpuan, wherein we improving. making mistakes and leading others forward.
rice, at Php 27 per kilo, from kets. Some of their members go to different communities to The best leaders have to show all those When employees perform well, recognize
partner supermarkets under PA- include Uniwide Sales, RFC ensure that NFA rice will reach they lead how their decisions align with the and acknowledge their achievements. An-
GASA. The NFA rice available Supermart, Isetann Supermar- the intended beneficiaries,” said organization's vision, goals, targets and eth- nounce these achievements to the rest of the
in supermarkets will be packed ket, Liana's Supermart, and Mr. Aquino. ics. Express what needs to be done with clar- team. Most leaders love to hear themselves
and will allow consumers to Welcome Supermart. Also present during the ity and coherence. Once tasks are defined, speak, but great leaders show respect for
purchase a maximum of four DTI plans to expand this signing of the agreement were give autonomy to the talented people you've others by paying attention to the person talk-
kilos. initiative and involve big su- PAGASA President Stephen hired and trust that the job can be done. They ing.
“Our goal is to increase the permarkets in the country. Ac- Cua, DTI Undersecretary Ruth are the ones people truly respect--know how To motivate people, you have to engage
accessibility to NFA rice be- cording to the trade chief, they Castelo, and NFA Deputy Ad- to lead with confidence. They take on new them -- not only their minds but also their
cause this is very important. We will also speak with other retail ministrator Judy Carol Dansal. challenges while showing others that they're hearts. Great leaders are great role models.
not afraid of new roles or projects. They know They understand that if they want to achieve
Legazpi to build housing units how to control how they feel and think. They
understand that negativity exists within each
of us but it's our choice whether to foster it or
greatness, they have to first seek it in them-
selves and then set the example through
the things they say and do--and when their
Hundreds of city residents seeking employment flock to the two-day ‘Government Job Fair’
conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in Bicol at SM City Legazpi.
DSWD-BICOL READIES HELP FOR CAR OMPONG VICTIMS
By CONNIE CALIPAY
2 Bicolanos in Dangal
office or letter request from sa atin, bakit hindi natin tu-
the said affected region,” lungan sila (If they are help-
OMPONG AID (PHOTO BY CONNIE CALIPAY)
ing us, why can’t we help
DSWD-Bicol Regional Director Arnel Garcia express the said Arnel Garcia, DSWD-5
ng Bayan Roster
readiness of his department to extend assistance to typhoon director, in an interview on them) with a PHP3.2-million
victims in the Cordillera Administrative Region. the sidelines of the Albay available standby fund ready
to be used anytime," Garcia
Hundreds
said that his only goal in life
Protection Desk of the Iriga IRIGA'S PRIDE (volunteer workers) to be on
“is to teach those people who SPO4 Liza Jane Alteza and her family was chosen by the
City Police Station. In 2005, standby mode,” he noted.
want to learn how to be liter- NAPOLCOM as the national winner in the Search for PNP
while still a PO3, she was Model Family. (Turn to page 8)
ate.”
troop to
CSC fair
By CONNIE CALIPAY