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VOLUME III • NO. 156
FEBRUARY 03, 2015
TUESDAY
Miss Mabalacat
City 2015 crowned
GARBAGE CLEAN-UP. Mayor Nardo
Velasco initiates the cleaning and clearing
operations of an illegal dump site along the
Sasmuan River, in compliance to the instruction of Governor Lilia Pineda and the Supreme
Court mandamus of clearing the waterways
going to Manila Bay.
--PHOTO COURTESY OF SASMUAN LGU
MABALACAT CITY – This city
has a new queen, in the person of
Bianca Leana Mae de Leon of Barangay Dau, who has been hailed as
Miss Mabalacat 2015 during last Friday’s coronation night.010
De Leon, 20, is currently taking
Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication at the Holy Angel University.
She emerged victorious among the
14 lovely candidates during the starstudded coronation night at Xevera,
Tabun.
“Last year’s experience inspired
me more to inspire other people by
ms. mabalacat... PAGE 7
Mayor: No more waste
in Sasmuan riverbanks
bY ELAINE MERCADO
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
— “There is no more illegal dumpsite
in Sasmuan, no more garbage in riverbanks.”
So said Mayor Nardo Velasco
Friday as he led the clearing operations and closure of an illegal
dumpsite sighted by Governor
Lilia “Nanay” Pineda when she
made an inspection on the dredging operations of the Department
of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) along the Sasmuan
River.
It can be recalled that recently, upon seeing the big volume of
garbage dumped in the Sasmuan
riverbanks, Governor expressed
dismay and immediately ordered
Mayor Velasco and Engr. Arthur
Punsalan, provincial government
environment and natural resources officer, to clean and close
the illegal dumpsite.
With this, the mayor immediately instructed his municipal
personnel to lead the clearing opno more waste... PAGE 7
Gov: Fallen 44 worth honoring
by ELAINE MERCADO
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
- Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda
said the 44 members of the Special
Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police who were
slain, as well as 12 others who were
hurt in a clash in Mamasapano,
Maguindanao are worth honoring, as they dedicated and offered
themselves in defense of the country and the Filipino people.
The governor made the statement as she extended condolences
and sympathies to the families of
the fallen members of the PNPSAF over the week. She attended
the wake at Camp Bagong Diwa in
Taguig City Friday, together with
Sr. Supt. Rodolfo Recomono Jr.,
Sr. Insp. Michael Masangkay and
Chief of Staff Frances Olga DavidDizon.
The governor, who gave financial assistance to the families, said
the Kapampangans were greatly
saddened that the SAF commandos - whose only intention was to
arrest one of the most dangerous
terrorists in the world - had to lay
down their lives for the mission.
“Truly, the fallen SAF members who gave their lives for the
country are genuine heroes of the
fallen 44... PAGE 7
WORTH HONORING.
Governor Lilia ‘Nanay’ Pineda
attends the wake of the 44
fallen members of the PNPSpecial Action Force at Camp
Bagong Diwa in Taguig City
over the week. Joining the
governor are Sr. Supt. Rodolfo Recomono Jr., Sr. Insp.
Michael Masangkay and Chief
of Staff Frances Olga DavidDizon.
--CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
2NEWS
Headline Gitnang Luzon • FEBRUARY 03, 2015
AC gov’t employees
honor slain SAF 44
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
ANGELES CITY - With
the Philippine flag hoisted
at half mast and the national anthem ringing
loudly, hundreds of local
government
employees
and officials here gathered
together to pay tribute to
the 44 Philippine National
Police-Special Action Force
elite personnel who fell in
battle in Mamasapano in
Maguindanao.
The rites for the 44 brave
souls were held yesterday
at the City Hall Compound
in this city during the regular Monday flag-raising
ceremony.
FOR THE FALLEN. Mayor
Edgardo Pamintuan leads a solemn tribute for the 44 slain Philippine National Police-Special
Action Force elite personnel
during Monday’s flag raising
rites. Joining him are members
of the Sangguniang Panlungsod with local PNP and army
reservists of Pampanga.
--AC-CIO PHOTO
SC orders graft raps
vs former Bataan Gov
By Mhike R. Cigaral
BALANGA CITY - The Supreme
Court of the Philippines recently
ordered the Office of the Ombudsman to file charges for Violation
of Republic Act 3019 or the AntiGraft Law against former Bataan
Governor Leonardo “Ding” Roman for approving a payment
which the Commission on Audit
(COA) has found to be illegal.
In a press briefing on Mon-
day, February 2, at his official
residence in this component city,
2nd District Representative Enrique “Tet” Garcia, Jr. said the case
stemmed from a contract entered
into by Roman as Governor of
Bataan in 2003 for the construction of a mini-theater at the then
Bataan State College (now Bataan Peninsula State UniversityAbucay Campus), for the price of
P3,660,000.
Thereafter, before the end of
his term in 2004, Roman reportedly certified the completion of the
project and approved its payment
in full.
Subsequent
investigations,
however, showed that the project
remained unfinished.
The COA also discovered that
the project has no source of funds
thereby rendering the contract
void and the payment illegal.
In reversing the earlier ruling
CSF celebrates Citywide Clean-up Day
by Marna Dagumboy
-del Rosario
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The city government together with
the City Environment
and Natural Resources
Office (CENRO) led a
citywide clean-up day on
Sunday, February 1.
City Mayor Edwin
D. Santiago together
with Vice Mayor Jimmy
T. Lazatin, Councilor
Benedict Jasper Lagman, CENRO Officer
Engr. Anele David, Kaganapan 2015 Chairperson Gil Cortez and San
Miguel Brewery Junior
Executive Francis Sison
started the program with
opening remarks and the
pledging of vows to protect the environment.
“Here in San Fernando, we celebrate the
citywide clean-up every
February first, starting
from Barangay Telabastagan up to Barangay
Pandaras. We coordinate
with every sector to help
us in cleaning our city,”
Santiago said.
In line with this, City
Council Committee on
Environment Chairman,
Councilor Benedict Jasper Lagman stated that
they are really sincere
when it comes to promoting the welfare of the environment.
“We are practicing RA
9003 or the Solid Waste
Management Act in our
city. Last month, we just
implemented the No
clean-up day... Page 7
CLEAN-UP DAY. Mayor Edwin D. Santiago leads the opening ceremony for the celebration of the Citywide Clean up Day of the City of San Fernando, in preparation for the 14th Cityhood Anniversary. --CSF-CIO PHOTo
graft raps... Page 7
“What happened to us
and the Filipino nation as
a whole is very saddening.
It is lamentable and we
are deeply grieving for the
country’s loss,” Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan said during his speech.
Chief of Staff Alexander
Cauguiran then delivered
a eulogy, where he likened
the SAF 44 to the 600 soldiers immortalized by Lord
Tennyson in his epic poem,
“Charge of the Light Brigade.”
Bishop Abel Porto of the
Association of Christian
Churches of Angeles City
and Mabalacat (AUCCAM)
and Rev. Sonny Pahed led
the simple rites with a min-
ute of prayerful silence and
biblical exhortation.
The usual flag raising
activity was then followed
by a wreath laying, candle
lighting and release of balloons in honor of the 44
slain men.
“We are honoring these
brave men, these modern day heroes, who gave
up their lives fighting for
peace,” Pamintuan said.
Also present during the
celebration were members
of the Angeles City Sangguniang Panlungsod, Cobra
Command Group, Army
Reservists of Pampanga,
and the Philippine National
Police. •
City dad wants junk
food, drinks banned
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
ANGELES CITY – A
city councilor here has
filed an ordinance banning the sale of junk
foods and carbonated
drinks within school
premises in this city.
Proposed Ordinance
No. 817-01-15 aims to
protect and promote the
health of school children by limiting their
exposure to potentially
harmful food and drinks
junk food... Page 7
PDEA agents raid Bulacan drug den
By Froilan E Magtoto
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Government agents
raided a drug den in Plaridel,
Bulacan and in the process
arrested six persons and
seized several grams of shabu, marijuana and a gun over
the week, reports said.
Jeoffrey Tacio, director of
the Region 3 Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency, identified the arrested suspects as
Jacob Cordero, 45; Henry
Ramos,35; Leo Ramos, 29;
Jose Cordero, 41; a certain
“Amante” and a minor.
Tacio said the drug den is
maintained by Jacob Cordero in his house in Barangay
Banga 1st Plaridel, Bulacan.
The raid at the residence
of Cordero was jointly conducted by PDEA 3, Bulacan
Police Provincial office who
were armed with search
drug den raid... Page 7
FEBRUARY 03, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon
BUSINESS 3
Capitol recruitment fair records 469 applicants
By Angelique DC. Tuazon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
– A total of 469 Kapampangans
attended and submitted applications for various positions at
the recently concluded Special
Recruitment Activity conducted
by the provincial government
through its Public Employment
Services Office (PESO).
The Capitol, headed by Governor Lilia “Nanay” G. Pineda,
partnered for the first time with
PhilStar International Services
Corporation which was in urgent
need of more than 700 skilled
workers to be deployed in Guam.
“We are very satisfied with
the activity’s turnout. Our partners from PhilStar were also
pleased to have met with en-
thusiastic applicants,” said Luningning Vergara, provincial public employment services officer.
Lourdes Ocampo, PhilStar’s
vice president for operations, also
led a Pre-Employment Orientation
for the applicants. Ocampo briefed
the aspirants on the prevailing salary rates in Guam and what to expect when working abroad.
Ocampo also reiterated that
their agency requires no placement fee from applicants.
Meanwhile, Governor Pineda
thanked PhilStar for the opportunities it presented for her constituents.
“We are grateful to PhilStar
for bringing these hundreds of
jobs to the Kapampangans. It’s
their first time to hold such an
activity in Pampanga and we
look forward to holding more
recruitment fairs in the future
with them,” said Pineda.
The 469 registered applicants
are now waiting for results on
their physical examinations and
processing of necessary documents for their possible employment abroad. Successful applicants are expected to receive
feedback from the agency within
the week.•
Pamintuan
announces 20
new positions
at City College
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
JOBSEEKERS. Pampanga PESO Manager Luningning Vergara and staff assist job applicants at the Special Recruitment Activity at the Capitol over
the week. --PHOTO COURTESY OF PAMPANGA PESO
SK elections RDC approves irrigation
postponed to project in Nueva Ecija
make way
for reforms
By Marna Dagumboy
-del Rosario
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The Senate
passed on third and final reading a bill postponing the elections for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) from February 21 this year to the
last Monday of October 2016.
House Bill No. 5209 seeks to allot time for
restructuring and reforms in the Sangguniang
Kabataan.
“Elections can wait. Both chambers are
working overtime to put reforms in place.
Holding the SK elections without these reforms will render all efforts made by legislators useless,” Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong”
SK POSTPONED... Page 7
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Regional
Development
Council
(RDC) has passed a resolution endorsing the construction of the proposed Balbalungao Small Reservoir
Irrigation Project (BSRIP)
in San Isidro village, Lupao,
Nueva Ecija, amounting to
P498 million.
“BSRIP aims to boost
agricultural
production
through the provision of
irrigation and drainage infrastructures in the area
which would lead to increase
in farmers’ income,” RDC
Vice Chair and National
Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA) Regional
Director Severino Santos
said.
The project is eyed for
completion in three years.
RDC 3 is the highest policy-making body in Central
Luzonandservesasthecounterpart of the NEDA Board
at the sub-national level.
It is the primary institu-
tion that coordinates and
sets the direction of all economic and social development efforts in the region
and serves as a forum where
local efforts can be related
and integrated with national
development activities.
Council members include all governors, city
mayors, municipal mayors
of capital towns, presidents
of municipal mayors’ league,
regional directors of national government agencies and
representatives from the private sector. •
ANGELES CITY - Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan recently revealed 20 new positions that need
to be filled in at the City College of
Angeles (CCA).
According to Pamintuan, with
the rise of enrolment numbers in
the said school, it is only right to
hire more instructors and professors as a response to the rising
demand.
“The opening of new positions
in the CCA is in line with our
continuous effort to enhance the
quality of education in the city. As
such, we are looking for passionate people to join the team and
help us attain our goal,” he said.
The college is looking for eight
instructors, 11 assistant professors, one guidance coordinator
and one librarian.
The City Government Personnel Selection Board, headed by
the City Mayor himself, will deliberate and recommend qualified applicants by mid-February.
Interested applicants may direct
their queries to the City Human
Resource and Management Office, 3rd floor, City Hall, Pulung
Maragul or via telephone number
(045) 892-0035.
Established in 2012, the City
College of Angeles is an election
promise fulfilled by the lawyermayor of this city, as stated in his
“Contract with Angeleños” under the aspect of education. Currently, it offers alternative, market
sensitive courses, which allows
students to be hired immediately
right after graduation.•
APEC WORKSHOP ON BUSINESS PLANNING. Delegates of the ‪APEC 2015 Policy Dialogue for SME Business Continuity Planning attend a workshop at Mimosa Clark. --PIA PHOTO
4 OPINION
Headline Gitnang Luzon • FEBRUARY 03, 2015
EDITORIAL
In honor of the Fallen
OVER the week, the Fallen 44
had been honored left and right
by various local government
units all over the country, for the
their service and sacrifice.
Gov. Lilia Pineda, however,
chose to attend the wake of the
members of the Special Action
Force (SAF) of the Philippine
National Police who were slain
in an encounter in Mamasapano,
Maguindanao last January 25.
In extending her condolences
to the families of the fallen policemen, she said the sacrifices
and dedication of the Fallen 44
are worth remembering and
honouring. She told the families
of the SAF members that the Kapampangans were deeply saddened too, that they had to lay
down their lives to apprehend
one of the most dangerous terrorists in the world.
She called the Fallen 44 as
genuine heroes of the people,
for their ultimate sacrifice is the
giving of the lives for the secure
future of the Filipinos.
She also called the families
left behind as heroes, for enduring the pain of losing loved ones,
in the name of peace.
Truly, the nation is in grief for
the Fallen 44, one of whom was
a Bataeño who left a pregnant
wife behind. Yes, we are all in
grief, for we know in our hearts
that they did not deserve tragic deaths. At this point in time,
the Filipino nation is hoping
that something is done and that
someone be made responsible
for the senseless deaths of those
brave men.
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W
HILE the news about the Northern Luzon.
Since CAB had finally put the last
recent visit of Pope Francis
and the untimely death of nail to the coffin of the Emirates Air44 members of the PNP-Special Ac- lines’ 3rd aircraft, what now?
Will Emirates Airlines just return
tion Force graced the headlines, news
about the cancellation of the 3rd daily to CRK and honor its contract with
Dubai-Manila-Dubai flight of Emir- the Clark International Airport Corporation? I still remember
ates Airlines in Manila
my colleague in the Pamwent unnoticed.
panga media – the affaThe Emirates Airlines
ble and unassuming Joey
had been haggling with
the Civil Aeronautics
Board for the extension of
its 3rd daily aircraft plying the said route since
late last year to the consternation of local carriers
such as Cebu Pacific and
Philippine Airlines.
A text message I received from CAB DirecPavia of Business Mirror
tor Victor Jose I. Luciano Arnel San Pedro
when he asked one of the
confirmed the “Emirate’s request to continue its 3rd daily top executive of Emirates Airlines at a
Dubai-Manila-Dubai frequency from press conference in Mimosa Resorts:
January 26, 2015 onward was just de- “How deep is your pocket?”
Since Emirates Airlines can virtunied now by the CAB Board.”
The 3rd aircraft of Emirates Air- ally fly anyone anywhere in the world
lines had been given the extension and is being operated by one of the
twice on the said route but it seemed affluent countries in the United Arab
that the Dubai-based carrier was run- Emirates, the airline executive noted
ning out of luck this time. Emirates that “They started in India with less
Airlines, however, can continue to passengers and over the years had
launch flights elsewhere in the coun- managed to increase their load factry such as Cebu-Mactan Internation- tor”, saying in effect that they would
al Airport and the Clark International do the same success story in Clark.
During the Routes 2013 held in
Airport, where once it operated to the
delight of Overseas Filipino Work- Las Vegas, Nevada, we met the deleers who hail from Central Luzon and gation of Emirates Airlines at the Las
Check and
Balance
Vegas Convention Center where they
aired their predicament on the Philippines’ excise tax on aviation fuel.
It came to me that unless the government amended the law on excise
tax on petroleum products, the operations of Emirates Airlines at Clark
will be in limbo. Thus, Emirates Airlines left CRK after only a few months
of operations to the dismay of OFWs
and businessmen in CL and NL.
“Emirates Airlines should honor its commitment at Clark airport. They are welcome
anytime to relaunch their daily flight out of
CRK just like what AirAsia Berhad did.”
I am wondering now why Emirates Airlines left CRK while Qatar
Airways seemed unbothered? Qatar Airways is still standing on solid
ground as to its CRK operations and
more and more OFWs prefer taking it
than going all the way to Manila.
Emirates Airlines should honor its
commitment at Clark airport. They
are welcome anytime to relaunch
their daily flight out of CRK just like
what AirAsia Berhad did. Inviting
airlines is not an easy walk in the
park as we were told by former CIAC
President and CEO Luciano, who reiterated that “CIAC should be very aggressive in wooing Emirates back to
Clark.”•
Speaking of ends and means
“For although the act condemns the
doer, the end may justify him…”
- Niccolo Machiavelli
lll
HIS dogma, popularly rephrased and encapsulated in
this cliché “The end justifies
the means,” is sourced from Machiavelli’s “The Prince” written after
T
ity, against frankness, against religion, in order to preserve the state.”
Oplan Exodus was launched
against Jemaah Islamiyah international terrorist named Zulkifli bin
Hir, also know as Marwan, one of
Southeast Asia’s mostwanted terror suspects.
Being able to hunt down
and kill Marwan or “Mike
been brought up during the eulogy
given by PNP-SAF OIC Noli Taliño
for the so-called Fallen 44. The SAF
commander, holding back tears,
said: “We live by our motto: We save.
I’m sure if you will ask them, it is
worth it.”
Whether the Fallen
44 braved Oplan Exodus believing that it was
their duty as a member
of the SAF - an organization “where good men
gather and are always
ready to serve God, country, people, and organization” - and living by the
One” is an end that is Brainwaves
SAF motto “Tagaligtas”,
Michelle Catapindeed directed for our Lacson
or these 44 elite troop“greater good.” However,
ers compellingly drove
up until this very second,
themselves into this perpolice authorities have yet to con- ilous mission because they knew that
firm if the January 25 mission in they will have a substantial stake of
the Muslim rebel stronghold town of the alleged prize money for Marwan,
Mamasapano turned out well or if it the truth that 44 individuals were
was a foiled attempt to get hold of the killed cold-bloodedly in a matter of
international terrorist.
minutes was the means undertaken
Police officials said in various by the authorities to bring down an
reports that one of the commandos international terrorist and save more
chopped off his finger and another people.
took pictures as proof of his death
But in a logical fashion, one may
since they were not able to carry ask, is Marwan already dead, for
Marwan’s body. A confidential police real? Unless we have into our grasp
intelligence report show that Mar- a clear and substantiated confirmawan was killed, but this should be tion to this, we can dispute Machiavalidated by DNA tests. An alleged velli because the end does not always
picture which closely resembled justify the means.
Marwan’s profile in wanted posters
To the Fallen 44, the honor and
has also been circulating in the local prestige that the country bequeathed
media.
in your names will never be adequate
Whether Marwan is dead or alive, in exchange of your lives. Your herowe must be impelled into thinking if ism and bravery will forever be writthis special operation is worth the ten in the pages of our history, and
lives of 44 elite police troopers who will never be forgotten for as long as
were ruthlessly murdered by Mus- this country enjoys its freedom and
lim insurgents, something which has protection from all kinds of perils. •
“To the Fallen 44, the honor and prestige that
the country bequeathed in your names will
never be adequate in exchange of your lives.”
extreme political conflict ruled in
Italy 500 years ago. Philosophical,
literary, political and even historical
experts who have examined Machiavelli’s most famous work believe that
the Florentine political philosopher
insinuated that the end justifies the
means when it comes to saving the
kingdom or country. The ruler of the
kingdom, whether a king or a prince,
must win and maintain his state, and
the means he used to achieve this
will always be judged honorable, and
will be praised by everyone.
This tenet has become a very
popular political contraption; a callto-arms to do whatever is necessary
to justifiably bring about a particular
result. Those who carry this out believe that the consequences their actions may bring or their not acting at
all is worse than their actions.
Pulitzer Prize–winning author
Jared Diamond cites that among the
maxims espoused by Machiavelli assert that “leaders should always mask
their true intentions, avoid inconsistency, and frequently act against
mercy, against faith, against human-
FEBRUARY 03, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon
OPINION 5
Fallen 44
teacher’s corner
Children’s education: Parents-teachers
shared responsibility
BY Rowena M. Jimenez
T
HE daily routines of many
families are different today
than decades ago.
Parents often face an on-going
struggle to balance the demands
of their families and their jobs
including other social activities,
hence family members spend far
less time together.
These are the reasons why parents participate less in their children’s lives but they cannot deny
the fact that there is a great need
for them to be involved in their
children’s education.
The children achieve higher
grades and test scores, have better attendance at school, complete
more homework, and demonstrate
more positive attitudes and behavior when families are involved in
their children’s education in positive ways, studies show recently.
Teachers should also give frequent and positive messages to
families, so they could tend to become more involved in their children’s education than do parents
who do not receive this kind of
communication, studies also indicate.
Joint efforts involving both
families and schools foster children’s learning, where teachers
and parents jointly share responsibility for creating a working relationship that will help children
succeed academically.
As children’s first teachers,
parents and families, they should
be guided by the following: Read
together; Establish a family routine; Use television wisely, Keep in
touch with the school; Offer praise
and encouragement.
To connect the schools with
parents, teachers should involve
parents in classroom activities;
Give parents a voice in decisions;
Plan ahead for parent/teacher
conferences and Foster good communication during parent/teacher
conferences.
Family and school represent the
primary environments in which
young children grow and develop,
and good schools value parental
involvement.
Frequent and open communication, mutual respect and a clear
understanding of what is best for
each individual child is the foundation for good parent-teacher relationships.
lll
The author is Administrative
Aide IV of Pampanga High School.•
The Process of Learning
BY Agnes M. Patawaran
W
HAT is teaching all
about? Is it all about the
end product, like what
some tend to think? Is it all about
the overall package of a student?
Before all has been taught and
learned, there is what we call the
learning process, which is just
as important as the end product.
For students, the learning process
plays an important role in their education and serves as their guiding
light towards knowledge.
With the advent of technology,
children nowadays are very vul-
nerable. This is why as part of their
learning process, all their needs physical, mental, social and spiritual - are met, both at home and
in school. When all these needs are
met, the child can fully enjoy and
appreciate the learning process.
Gaining knowledge is not all
about absorbing the lessons. Part
of having a good education is being given proper nutrition, having
a healthy lifestyle, being provided
a safe and secure environment.
Also, children must be under
the care of responsible individuals who are always ready to assist
them in all their needs.
Let the students’ surroundings be an encouraging one, where
learning is conducive. This way,
they can strengthen their self-esteem, find confidence and in turn
help and care for others.
lll
The author is Master Teacher
II of San Francisco Elementary
School, Minalin District, Minalin,
Pampanga.•
HeadlinesinHistory
American forces liberated prisoners of war in Manila
On February 3, 1945, the American forces liberated nearly 4,000
prisoners of war in the University of
Santo Tomas (UST) internment camp
in Manila, which signaled the full
American control and victory over
the Japanese invaders in the Philippines.
The month-long battle, which
ended on March 3, 1945, destroyed
the city and left scores of people
dead. It marked General Douglas
MacArthur’s victory in the campaign
of reconquest against Japanese military occupation from 1942 to 1945.
The losing Japanese troops took
out their anger and frustration on
the civilians caught up in the crossfire, committing multiple acts of severe brutality, later known as Manila
Massacre.
For the rest of the month, the
Americans and Filipino guerrillas
mopped up resistance throughout
the city.
An estimated 100,000 Filipino
civilians were killed, both deliberately by the Japanese and from artillery and aerial bombardment by the
U.S. military forces. About 12,000
Japanese soldiers died, mostly sailors
from the Japanese Manila Defense
Force.
With Intramuros secured on
March 4, 1945, Manila was officially
liberated.
Before the fighting ended, MacArthur summoned a provisional assembly of prominent Filipinos to Malacanang Palace and in their presence
declared the Commonwealth of the
Philippines to be permanently reestablished.
“My country kept the faith,” he
told the gathered assembly. “Your
capital city, cruelly punished though
it be, has regained its rightful place
-- citadel of democracy in the East.”
Hence, in memory of the victims
of the war, on February 18, 1995, the
Shrine of Freedom, also known as
Memorare Manila Monument, was
erected at the Plaza de Santa Isabel,
also known as the Plaza Sinampalukan, at the corner of General Luna
and Anda Streets in Intramuros.
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M
AGPASA hanggang ngayon, ramdam pa ng sambayanan ang pagkasawi ng 44 na pulis habang sila
ay tumutupad sa kanilang tungkulin sa bayan ng
Mamapasano, Maguindanao.
Lalong ramdam ng mga pamilya, kamag-anak, kaibigan,
kasamahan at kakilala ng bawat miyembro ng Philippine
National Police- Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) ang pighati
ng kanilang kamatayan lalo pa’t sila ay walang awang pinagbabaril ng mga bandidong grupong Moro Islamic Liberation
Front (MILF) at Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters
(BIFF).
Tinaguriang mga “Tagaligtas”, sila ay nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay upang iligtas ang mga buhay ng iba na maaaring maging biktima ng kanilang kalaban gaya ng international terrorist na si Zulfiki bin Hir alyas
“Marwan”.
Enero 25 nang makasagupa ng
ating tropang kapulisan ang kanilang mga kalaban at sa dakong
huli ng labanan ay nakitang nakahandusay ang tropa ng pamahalaan
sa isang taniman ng mais.
Mapapansing isang “overkill”
ang nangyaring pagkitil sa buhay
ng mga tropa ng kapulisan base sa
tama ng balang tinamo sa kanilang
mga katawan.
Maliban pa sa tindi ng mga tama
ng bala, ang mga pulis ay tinanggalan ng uniporme, armas at mga iba Ka Dencio Pacheco
pa nilang kagamitan sa pakikidigma. Makikita sa mga larawan matapos ang bakbakan na ang panloob
na kasuotan na lang ang natira sa
suot ng karamihan sa mga napatay.
Ayon sa pandaigdigang batas sa
pakikidigma, sapat na ang mapatay
ang isang kalaban at hindi na kailangan pang pagbabarilin kahit ito ay
patay na. Sa kabila nito, may mga
saksi na pinagbabaril pa daw ang
mga miyembro ng SAF kahit sila ay
wala ng buhay.
Ayon pa sa testimonya ng isang
nakaligtas na pulis na kasamahan
ng mga namatay, sila nga ay niratrat
ng todo ng kanilang mga kalaban
kahit na marami sa kanila ay nangatumba na. Malinaw na malinaw na
sila ay in-“overkill” ng mga bandidong grupo na hindi na naiiba sa
ordinaryong mga kriminal.
Karamihan sa mga pulis na napatay ay mga bata pa.
Punong-puno ng mga pangarap na makapagsilbi sa bayan at
bigyang kahulugan ang kanilang mga uniporme bilang alagad ng batas.
Mula ng mabalitang sila nga ay nalagas sa isang engkwentro, nangamba at nagdalamhati na ang kanilang mga
pamilya hanggang sa dumating sila sa Maynila sakay ng mga
eroplano ng Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas.
Walang humpay na pag-iyak ang umalingawngaw nang
nakita ng mga naulila ang kanilang namatay na kamag-anakang pulis na itinuturing ngayon ng sambayanang Pilipino
bilang mga bayani.
Sa loob ng mga ataul, hindi lamang mga pulis ang naroroon kundi asawa, anak, kapatid, pinsan, kamag-anak, kaibigan at higit sa lahat, sila ay kapwa Pilipino ng mga pumatay
sa kanila.
Halos laman na yata ng mga balita ngayon ang tungkol
sa ating mga pulis na ngayon ay binansagan pang “Fallen 44”
base sa bilang nila. Maswerte naman kung maituturing ang
ilang nakaligtas sa nangyaring masaker na maituturing nating pinaka-madugo sa lahat na yata ng mga “armed encounters” sa ating bansa sa modernong panahon.
Walang magsasabi na hindi brutal ang ginawang pagpapatay sa mga pulis, na tila ginawang target ng kanilang mga
baril dahil na rin sa kanilang pusisyon sa gitna ng taniman
ng mais.
Noong isang araw, idineklara ng pamahalaan ang national day of mourning bilang pagpupugay at pagkilala sa kabayanihang ipinamalas ng mga pulis hanggang sa kanilang mga
huling sandali.
Dahil sa batang edad ng mga namatay, marami sa kanilang mga anak ang maagang naulila. Sa mga binata naman, nangungulila din ang kanilang mga pamilya o mga kasintahan dahil sa maaga nilang paglisan sa mundong ibabaw.
Kung masakit sa maraming Pilipino ang malagasan ng
mga tropa ng ating kapulisan, higit na masakit ang mawalan
ng asawa, anak, kapatid, kamag-anak o kaibigan. Maaaring
sa kabayanihan na lang ng mga namatay na mga pulis huhugot ng lakas ng loob ang mga naulila, lalo na kung may kaakibat na hustisya ang kanilang makakamtan. Sana naman,
umaksiyon ng agaran ang pamahalaan sa kasong ito upang
managot ang sinuman.
Ako po ay nakikidalamhati sa mga naulila habang alay ko
ang isang taimtim na dasal para sa mga namayapa. •
Walang
Biro!
“Maaaring sa
kabayanihan
na lang ng
mga namatay
na mga pulis
huhugot ng
lakas ng loob
ang mga naulila, lalo na kung
may kaakibat
na hustisya
ang kanilang
makakamtan.”
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It may seem that your emotions could take over in your dealings with others today. This can cloud reason, so probably it is not the best day for delicate deal making. However, communication skills play a major role in today’s
events. Work to develop your highest potential in these areas. This may not be a day when you feel like standing
up to the world alone, so you will appreciate the warmth and nurturing from those closest to you. You are more
than willing to repay them in kind. Tonight you may feel it is time to make a few positive changes–perhaps a plan.
Get your plan in order–it pays to have a sensible routine that is not too tight. Follow the advice offered by a mentor
or an elder member of the family–you will be glad.
ARIES (MAR. 21-APR. 19)
There are some powerful energies spilling into your life in erratic ways. The actions today will have long-term
effects. You are able to adapt when it comes to working in groups or teamwork and that is most of your activity for today. You may be asked to manage or take the lead in a few parts of the work because it touches on
your very own expertise. Expect a sense of support and goodwill from those around you. Someone that you
thought would not stand up for you will surprise you. Emotions run deep, especially with members of the
opposite sex. You may decide to make a gift for your close friend’s special day instead of purchasing a gift. You
feel proud to be able to show off your talent. This is an excellent time to be with loved ones–at work or play.
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CANCER (JUN 22- JUL 22)
You may be in a serious and practical mood today. Hypothetical ideas are not for you just now. You enjoy
knowing about the real value of something and how and where it belongs. This is a period when you take your
work more seriously than usual. A lot of energy goes into getting things scheduled and organized. You will be
8good2at polishing details, whether as part of a project or part of an organization. You know instinctively what
needs to be done to make something work. The broad picture can wait another day. There may be instances
6when4you will have to give a full accounting of your labors, particularly to superiors or those interested in
buying your wares. Go gently into the evening. You cook the family meal tonight; yum.
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Too much focus and dedication to one thing can cause burnout . . . Consider taking the earliest opportunity to
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1 and enjoy some fresh air! Work will seem easier and you will feel more relaxed once you engage in
some sort of health-related activity–particularly on a regular basis. A good massage shared with a loved one
4can be
5 a fantastic diversion later this evening. You may enjoy taking on a new study of art, poetry, religion or
3some7occult subject. You may find a renewed positive frame of mind–enjoy!
(MAY 21-JUN 21)
1GEMINI
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Others notice that you have an ability to sort out the difficult and come up with helpful results. Some people
are harder to help and you may find this day is better for working by yourself as much as possible, not to avoid
issues but to allow a calm to ensue. This energy will soon pass. Tomorrow will bring a more upbeat type of energy and you will find opportunities to insert a kind word here and there that will be helpful to any co-worker
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customer. This is also an excellent time to complete past projects and organize your workspace.
afternoon there is a space of quiet time. A friend may talk you into beginning an exercise class or joining a
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LEO (JUL 23 - AUG. 23)
7Your5intellect is sharp, making it a good day for study or work. You may, however, feel that you are giving
more than you are receiving where your work is concerned. It may be time for an employee review or simply
4a review
1 of your goals. If you are turning in an employee review, consider writing a report of your accomplish6ments
9 and your goals and last . . . Ideas of how you can improve the company. At home, you will find this a
good time to entertain family members and friends in a social setting, perhaps in your own home. Possibly,
there
2 8will be an impromptu gathering of co-workers. Additionally, it is favorable to make plans now for spring
cleaning, repairs, plantings, with perhaps, the help of relatives.
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LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 23)
9You have
3 a clear and inquisitive mind. Working or discussing ideas with co-workers can be most rewarding.
You enjoy working in partnerships or group activities. The ability to communicate with superiors or describe
what you see is important to any group. You understand people well enough to be able to lift their spirits
or change their mind regarding most any subject. Besides keeping the peace, you have good practical job9related
1 ideas. Mental stimulation from others is key for you right now. It’s a good idea to make every effort to
cooperate and compromise at this time. A current project should be a great success. Today will be both pleas4ant and
7 fun. Doing just about anything with friends or family this afternoon will bring much joy.
6PISCES
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(FEB. 19 - MAR. 20)
8To you2dreamers of impossible dreams, you just might make them come true today. Do not let your high spirits get
too far ahead of the discipline and attention to detail necessary to make any dream a reality. Your mental faculties
5are in4high gear, making you readily receptive to all thoughts that impinge on you. It’s best to rely on facts rather
than feelings during this time, especially when an expensive mistake might be the outcome. This afternoon you
3may9discover communication problems with friends and loved ones. If you have faith in yourself and have suryourself with good people, you will be unaffected by this period. It is good that you do not put any person
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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21)
7There5could be difficulties at the workplace today. You may have to keep looking at the calendar to tell what
day it is or check the time. Your day is quickly moving along and there are many things to do. This is a time to
be watchful in order to steer clear of any problems before they begin. When the day is moving fast it is easy to
overlook a detail. Working in a team effort should prove successful–maintain low tones. You may be singled
1out to4perform a certain job this afternoon. Your directional abilities are good. Although there may be an air of
seriousness to issues at work, you encourage others in the progress that is made. Besides being creative and
you are very sociable. A social opportunity presents itself this evening.
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(OCT. 24- NOV. 21)
efficiency in the workplace may have been hampered by your heavy schedule. Your physical energy is
7Your
really5high as well. Make it a point to take your breaks. If you simply cannot get away from that desk, try
4jogging
3 before breakfast, or schedule in a game of handball at lunch. Work off the stress or you could wind
up feeling frustrated. Say what you mean and mean what you say–keep it simple–at work and home. Pay
2particular
9 attention to the political happenings in the workplace–they could have a big influence on your job
performance. Your own requirements may appear to separate you from where the rest of the gang is headed.
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is of short duration. By helping someone else, you know your own life is lifted. You enjoy helping others.
8TAURUS
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5The accent
1 today is on sociability. This should be one of those nice days when everything goes well–great for
business transactions as well as for social get-togethers with lighthearted conversation. Any past tensions are
easily adjusted at this time. You could be most persuasive with others and eloquent in communication–people listen. This situation is a natural for self-expression and lends itself to your particular ideas. Though you
may prefer to be around old friends, you certainly will not close the door on making new ones today. However
you deal with people–interacting one-on-one, leading a group towards a common goal, convincing others in
a sales or public relations effort–you will be a winner.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP.22)
You are very expressive and sociable. Your personal magnetism is most dynamic and you are good at getting
people to listen to you and to follow your lead. This is also a good time to work on a project of a large or complicated manner. You might want to take this opportunity to ask for a raise. You are apt to enjoy considerable success at work and you may be looking for ways to expand your experiences. Teaching, counseling or consulting
is a possibility for you, particularly if you were looking for part-time work. You may feel a renewed interest in
art, literature and nature. Creative or artistic activities are successful. Your physical desires can be very strong,
particularly if you are unattached. There is a need for a mate or enhanced communication.
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the Supreme Court, Mayor Velasco clarified that their
role is only to assist the Department of Public Works and
Highways in the demolition of illegal fishponds.
He disclosed that one Eduardo Santos, fishpond
owner, aired his willingness to demolish his fishpond
situated beside the riverbanks.
The DPWH will start the demolition of illegal structures on Tuesday to clear the waterways and the municipal government is willing to assist the agency should
they ask assistance.
The mayor said he also met with the informal settlers to reiterate the order of the Supreme Court and the
assistance that would be given by the provincial government.
“Informal settlers are not natives of Sasmuan. They
came from Bulacan, but they are now residents of the
town as they have been here for so many years now. They
are now speaking in Kapampangan,” he added.•
ms. mabalacat... from Page 1
being a good example in society,”
said De Leon, who first joined last
year’s pageant but unfortunately
did not bag the crown.
Also awarded Miss Photogenic
and Best in Long Gown, the new
Miss Mabalacat City 2015 is automatically the city’s representative in
the next Mutya ning Kapampangan.
“I will be having a series of
trainings in preparation for the
upcoming regional pageant and if
fortunate enough, in national contests as well. Also I will actively
involve myself in activities we have
in the city,” exclaimed De Leon.
Jun Magbalot, pageant chairman, said this event is more than
just a pageant because it is a form
of entertainment, promoting positive virtues such as love, perseverance, loyalty and others.
Aside from the Broadway productions, one of the highlights of the
pageant was a Lion Dance number
by the Powerdance choreographed
by dance guru and Mabalacat’s
adopted son Douglas Nieras.
Judges include professional
hair stylist James Cooper, movie
and TV actor Ricardo Cepeda, premier model Marina Benipayo, Nierras and tourism officers of Pampanga’s towns.
Mayor
Marino
Morales
thanked the candidates, parents,
organizers and supporters of the
pageant.
“We have elevated its standards. With the United Artist
Movement, GSO Family and Sining Mabalacat being added to the
group, we can only offer you the
best. This is our way to tell the
world that Mabalacat indeed has
become a city.” Magbalot added.
The following are the complete
list of winners and recipients of
special awards: Miss Friendship,
Marielle Arrozal; Miss Personality,
Jessa Mae Vega; Miss Global Family, Jean Pauline Yalung, Khymberly Ching and Jessa Mae Vega; Miss
Omni Aviation, Marielle Arrozal;
Miss Photogenic, Marielle Arrozal
and Bianca Leana de Leon; Miss
Telegenic, Rachelle Pairez; Best
in Talent, Jellyn Rodriguez; Best
in Casual Wear, Arra Marinella
Emanuelle Cauguiran; Miss Body
Beautiful, Marielle Arrozal; Best
in Swimwear, Marielle Arrozal;
Best in Long Gown, Bianca Leana
de Leon; Miss M’Estetica, Marielle Arrozal; Miss People’s Choice
Award, Jessa Mae Vega; 1st runner-up, Jhomai Canlas; 2nd runner-up, Marielle Arrozal;3rd runner-up, Arra Marinella Emanuelle
Cauguiran; 4th runner-up Jessa
Mae Vegal and 5th runner-up Jellyn Rodriguez. •
fallen 44... from Page 1
people and the ultimate sacrifice they did is putting their
lives in danger and the future of their respective families
in limbo. Their families are heroes too as they have no options but to endure the pain and the sacrifices left by their
loved ones who gave their lives in the name of peace,” the
governor said.
“History will tell us and the future generation about the
gallantry and patriotism shown by the fallen SAF members
just to fulfill their mission of bringing the lawless before the
court of law dead or alive,” the governor said.•
graft raps... from Page 2
of the Ombudsman which had cleared
Roman and his correspondents of the
charges, the Supreme Court faulted
the Office of the Ombudsman for de-
liberately ignoring the COA findings.
Ordered to be charged with Roman are former Executive Assistant
Romeo Mendiola, former Provincial
Treasurer Pastor Vichuaco, former
Budget Officer Aurora Tiambeng and
former Provincial Accountant Numeriano Medina.•
clean-up day.. from Page 2
Plastic Ordinance and we can see that the establishments
and the people are cooperating with us,” Lagman added.
Different departments from the City Government of
San Fernando in cooperation with different sectors of the
community took part in the clean-up day.
Santiago, Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin, Councilor Lag-
man, personally took part in the activity by sweeping the
sidewalks along V. Tiomico Street, beside the wet market
and back to Consunji Street.
The Citywide Clean up is just one of the activities in
the upcoming celebration of the 14th Cityhood Anniversary of the City of San Fernando on February 4.•
junk food.. from Page 2
by banning the sale of junk foods
and carbonated drinks including
dinks with artificial or synthetic
sweetener.
Artificial or synthetic sweetener is defined under the ordinance as sugar substitutes or
food additives that duplicate the
effects of sugar in taste.
Junk food on the other hand
refers to food products that have
either too much salt or sugar
and with more than the required
monosodium glutamate (MSG)
or food that is of little or no nutritional value and often high in fat,
sugar, salt and empty calories.
“Health is the most priority
for the children. Since school is
considered as the second home
of our children, I believe we
should be vigilant and make sure
they only eat nutritional foods,”
Councilor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. said.
Lazatin added that numerous studies revealed that the increased availability of junk food
to children increased the risk of
childhood obesity.
“Although the Department of
Education (DepEd) has also issued Order No. 8 Series of 2007
prescribing that only nutrientrich foods will be sold in school
canteen, marami pa rin po sa
ating mga public and private
schools dito sa siyudad ang patuloy na nagbebenta ng mga junk
foods,” Lazatin said.
Aside from banning the selling of carbonated drinks, drinks
with artificial or synthetic sweeteners and junk foods, the ordinance also provides for the prohibition of students from bringing
in to school junk foods as “baon.”
The ordinance also proposes that instead of carbonated
drinks, drinks with artificial
or synthetic sweeteners, school
canteens operators should sell
beverages such as milk and
shakes and juices prepares using
fruits and vegetables.
Also, instead of junk foods,
school canteen operators are required to sell nutrient rich foods
such as root crops, noodles,
rice and corn products in native
preparation, fruits, vegetable
and fortified products labeled
rich in protein, energy, vitamins
and minerals.
School canteens will be regularly checked and monitored
by the school head or assigned
health coordinator to ensure that
no carbonated drinks, drinks
with synthetic sweeteners, and
junk foods are being sold.
A penalty will be imposed to
any person who will violate any
provision of the ordinance.
For the school canteen operators, penalties will include a fine
of P1,000 and suspension of canteen operation for three months
for first offense; P2,000 fine and
suspension of canteen operations
for three months for second offense; P5,000 fine and closure of
school canteen for third offense.
School administrators will
also be held liable for failure to
implement the provisions of the
ordinance. A P1,000 fine will be
imposed for first offense, P2,000
for second offense and P5,000
foe third offense. •
7
Justice will be
served for 44 SAF
troopers - Palace
MANILA - Justice will be served for the slain 44 Special Action Force commandos in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last week, if the country continues to unite and
stand to fight terrorism and at the same time support
the Mindanao peace initiative, the Palace said on Sunday.
“Mabibigyan po natin ng ganap na katarungan ang
kanilang malaking sakripisyo kung tayo po ay magkakaisa bilang isang bansa sa layunin na pigilin at tapusin
na ang ligalig at panganib na hatid ng terorismo,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary
Herminio Coloma Jr. Said in a radio interview.
(We will be able to give justice to their sacrifices if we
stand united as a nation in the fight against uncertainty
and fear that terrorism brings.)
Coloma asked Filipinos to support the ongoing peace
efforts to eventually achieve an enduring peace in Mindanao.
There is no way but through dialogue to ensure a
more stable Mindanao, he said adding decades of war
has not made the region stable and progressive.
“Kaya mainam po siguro ang pagtalima natin doon
sa panawagan na ‘give peace a chance.’ Magkaisa po
tayo sa layuning matamo ito habang ipinupursigi po
natin ang paggawad ng katarungan at pagpapanagot
sa mga naganap sa Maguindanao noong nakaraang
linggo.”
(That is why it would be good for us to heed the call
to give peace a chance. Let us unite for peace even as we
pursue justice for the slain troopers and accountability
of people responsible for the incident in Maguindanao
last week.)
On Saturday, the United Nations in the Philippines
said it will extend a UN Peace Building Fund to support
various aspects of the peace process as it looks forward
for more progress through the combined efforts of all
parties involved.
With regards to the policemen who were killed in
Maguindanao, Coloma said the public should include in
their prayers the 44 SAF men who gave their lives for the
sake of freedom and safety of communities. The public
could give the policemen a fitting tribute for their sacrifices through prayers, he said adding that they must
also pray for their families to help strengthen them in
this difficult time.
The government vowed to extend assistance to the
families of the SAF men through livelihood programs,
educational grants and housing benefits. (PCOO)•
SK POSTPONED... from Page 3
Marcos, Jr., sponsor of the measure, said.
Marcos, chairman of the Senate Committee on Local
Government, stressed that the youth plays a significant
role in community affairs, policy-making and public
governance.
“The Sangguniang Kabataan must first be reformed
and restructured in order to effectively represent the
needs and concerns of the youth sector. We need to
prepare the significant legislation that would institute
meaningful, timely and viable reforms in the SK,” Marcos said.
To institute reforms in the SK, Marcos also authored
Senate Bill No. 2401, the Youth Development and Empowerment Act of 2014, which seeks to amend the age
of SK officials from 15 to 17 years old to 18 to 24 years
old. The bill also seeks to provide trainings to professionalize and make the elected SK members aware of
the responsibilities they face and enforce anti-dynasty
measures down to the barangay level.
“It is urgent and important that we reform the SK as
a platform for engaging the youth in the grassroots level, and where the youth will be honed to become better
and more effective public servants in the future,” Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, chair of the Senate
Committee on Youth, said.
“We can talk of any date of SK election as long as it
will be under a new SK Reform Law,” Marcos said.•
drug den raid... from Page 2
warrants.
Confiscated in the drug den were several plastic sachets containing 100 grams of shabu, 4 grams of dried
marijuana leaves and a .38 caliber revolver.
Tacio said the illegal drugs were taken to the PDEA
3 Laboratory office in Camp Olivas for quantitative and
qualitative examination while the suspects are detained
at PDEA Compound also in Camp Olivas. •
special feature
VOLUME III • NO. 156 • FEBRUARY 03, 2015 • TUESDAY
Lucky bull’s eye for this archer,
who posed with posterity with his
Oculus coach.
RIGHT ON TARGET
at SandBox
A focused archer
aiming for the yellow
balloon.
photos by JP MANALANG
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Krizia Chu of Oculus Archery discusses with Angeles City Mayor Ed Pamintuan
and Porac Mayor Condralito dela Cruz the amenities inside the archery range.
AKE AIM and find your
center at SandBox at
Alviera as the adventure
park open an Outdoor Archery for families and friends
to enjoy. SandBox at Alviera
in Porac has partnered with
Oculus Archery to bring fun
with the bow and arrow in a
new outdoor range this Love
Month.
Newbie archers as young
as 7 years old, accompanied by
an adult or young at heart with
senior cards, are welcome to
experience Outdoor Archery
at SandBox. The packages are
priced at P400 for a one-hour
session or P250 for a 30-minute session which include basic
coaching, bow and arrows,
quiver, chest and arm guards
plus one balloon target. There
are also various novelty targets
available such as famous
cartoon villains to make the
activity more fun and interesting especially for kids.
“Our mission is to erase
the notion that archery is an
elite sport. Anyone can enjoy
it from kids to adults as long
as they have the upper body
strength to pull the string and
concentrate on their target,”
said Kriza Chu-Tranquilino,
General Manager of Oculus
Archery.
The lessons conducted by
expert archers are accessible
and comprehensive, without
removing fun in the equation.
Archery helps clear the mind,
and allows people to decompress when under stress. For
kids, it will train their mind to
focus, a very important skill at
school.
Part of the initial phase
of the Alviera development,
SandBox has drawn almost a
thousand walk-in visitors for
its outdoor adventure attractions since it opened in April
last year.
“SandBox has given
visitors unique outdoor thrills
built from the natural environment of Alviera. We are excited
to bring more fun attractions
for the community as we
continue with our development plans for Alviera,” said
John Estacio, Alviera General
Manager.
SandBox Alviera is open
from Tuesdays to Sundays,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For booking
guidelines, visit the Alviera
webpage at www.alviera.ph
and on Facebook, Instagram,
and Twitter at AlvieraPh.•
Mayor Pamintuan and Mayor Dela Cruz aiming for their targets.
Friendly Oculus coaches assist amateur archers
for a safe and fun playing experience.
Guests enjoy shooting at their targets.
RIBBON CUTTING. (L-R) Alviera officials Jennifer Chua, Marketing Officer; Joy Sanciangco, Community Relations Manager;
Jomi De Guzman, Project Development Officer and special guests Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan; Porac Mayor
Condralito Dela Cruz; Krizia Chu of Oculus Archery; Leo Grape, Marketing Senior Associate and Aris Pangilinan, Property
Manager, grace the opening of the Oculus Archery, the newest attraction at SandBox.