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PECO reduces
electricity rates
By Louine Hope Conserva
GOOD news for the consumers of Panay
Electric Company (PECO).
The sole power distributor in Iloilo City said
consumers will still enjoy lower electricity rates
despite minimal hikes on several charges.
Engr. Randy Pastolero, PECO vice-president
for operations and general manager, said electricity
rates went down by 3 centavos per kilowatt-hour
(kWh) due mainly to reduction in the generation
charge.
The generation charge is paid to PECO’s power
suppliers such as Panay Power Corp. (PPC) and
Panay Energy Development Corp (PEDC).
PPC and PEDC are subsidiaries of Global Business Power Corp. of the Metrobank Group.
Pastolero said the reduction in the generation
charge offset the recent increases imposed by the
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) this year.
The first round of hike was brought about by
the increase in the feed-in tariff (FIT) rate of
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CPU braces
for union strike
By Louine Hope Conserva
MUNICIPAL Social Welfare and Development Officers (MSWDOs) have been
receiving threats and accusations because
of the delayed release of the Emergency
Shelter Assistance (ESA) to Typhoon
Yolanda victims.
The teary-eyed MSWDOs could not
contain their emotions during the committee hearing conducted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan yesterday.
The hearing was attended by Vice
Governor Raul Tupas, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-6)
Officer Rose San Agustin, Committee
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New ICPO chief
assumes office
By Louine Hope Conserva
A LABOR strike is looming over one of
the oldest and prestigious universities in
Iloilo City.
The staff union, which includes the
faculty, of the Central Philippine University (CPU) threatened to hold the strike to
protest the alleged violation of their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the
school administration.
The union claimed that CPU President
Teodoro Robles violated the CBA when he
refused to grant their demands on their leave
credits conversion.
Robles said CPU workers are entitled to
a 15-day vacation leave, of which, 7 days
can be converted to cash.
Robles said they decided to increase the
convertible leave credits to eight days but
the workers wanted more.
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SENIOR Supt. Kashmir Disomangcop, newly installed Iloilo City police director, bares his programs and vision. Also
present at the change of command rite are (sitting from left) Senior Supt. Ruperto Floro, former ICPO director; Chief
Supt. Josephus Angan, PNP-6 regional director; Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog; and Senior Supt. Marietto Valerio,
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SENIOR Superintendent Khasmir Disomangcop vowed to
continue the initiatives of his
predecessor at the Iloilo City
Police Office (ICPO).
Disomangcop abruptly took
over the ICPO helm from Senior Supt. Ruperto Floro on
Friday.
Fresh from his Tactical
Commander Course graduation, Disomangcop was chosen
over three other candidates
to replace Floro who already
completed the normal two-year
tour of duty.
In his speech during the turn
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house, 7 arrested
By Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon
FIVE PERSONS, including two students, were arrested in a drug
raid Thursday evening at Barangay Villa Anita, City Proper in
Iloilo City.
Members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
arrested brothers Kirvy, Roven, and Zunvold Gomez; cousins
Charles Anthony Deduyo and April Rose Deduyo; Jason Rey
Vergel, and Kristian Buivan.
According to PDEA reports, Vergel and Buivan are students
of St. Therese MTC Colleges in La Paz district.
The target of the raid was the Deduyo Compound on 66 Barangay Delgado St. where the Deduyo cousins reside.
PDEA operatives recovered 21 heat-sealed plastic sachets of
suspected shabu, weighing more or less 58 grams with an approximate street value of P348,000.
Also seized were 3 digital weighing scales, voluminous paraphernalia used in the repacking, distribution, and use of illegal
drugs.
PDEA said there are reports that Deduyos are both into drug
trade and maintained the house as an alleged drug den.
Paul Ledesma, PDEA regional director, said a portion of the
compound also serves as a fraternity house of the Tau Gamma
Phi (TGP) Aguinaldo Chapter.
Ledesma noted that there were banners and other items related
to fraternity activities. Thursday’s raid was the second instance where members of the
same fraternity were arrested for alleged illegal drug activities.
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PDEA agents led by Director Paul Ledesma account the recoveries from a house in City Proper,
Iloilo City believed to be a drug den and fraternity house in the area. (PDEA-6 handout)
Man nabbed for using fake check
By Angelica L. Tapalla
A MAN believed to be a member of the
notorious budol-budol (swindling) gang
was arrested Thursday evening at Brgy.
Nabitasan LaPaz, Iloilo City possession
of a counterfeit check.
A certain Dedio Dela Cruz claimed that
ssupect Ronald Mariano borrowed P4,000
from him.
Dela Cruz said Mariano gave him a
check for P28,000 as loan collateral but
when he tried to deposit it with his bank,
he was told that it was fake.
Dela Cruz reported the matter to the
police who then arrested Mariano.
The suspect claimed that he didn’t know
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River patrols
pushed to stymie
fishpens’ comeback
By Wenceslao E. Mateo Jr.
SENATE President Franklin Drilon was
surprised to learn during the Iloilo-Batiano
Rivers Development Council (IBRDC)
meeting on Friday that illegal fishpen operators were arrested at the Iloilo River.
This prompted Dilon to push for regular
operations at the Iloilo and Batiano Rivers
to prevent illegal structures from sprouting
again.
The City Environment and Natural
Resources Office (City ENRO) headed by
Engr. Noel Hechanova was instructed to
lead the patrols.
“Do the job in cooperation with the
marine police and the coastguard once or
twice a week,” Drilon said.
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog
suggested that patrols must be conducted
once every 15 days.
City Agriculturist Geraldine Hautea
and marine police commander Col. John
Mitchell Jamile confirmed the apprehension of fishpen operators at the river.
Newly installed Philippine Coast Guard
Iloilo Station commander, Lt. Jomark
Ange, suggested that a sliding boat ramp be
constructed along the Iloilo River for easy
mobilization against illegal structures.
“Our patrol boats are presently docked
at the Iloilo Fishing Port, which may not be
immediately available at the Iloilo River in
case there is need to stop criminal activities
in the river,” he informed.
Mabilog said there is already a plan
to construct boat ramps along the river at
Barangay San Pedro in Molo.
“There is a budget of P1 million for that,
and we will soon work on it. From there,
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Ilonggo soldier killed
in Sulu ambush
By Angelica L. Tapalla
AN ILONGGO soldier is one
of the casualties in an ambush
in Jolo, Sulu last Wednesday.
Private First Class Ferman
James Magbanua, a native of
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Don’t worry about
Ariza as Floyd’s
conditioning coach
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“When people show loyalty to you, you take care of those who
are with you. It’s how it goes with everything. If you have a small
circle of friends, and one of those friends doesn’t stay loyal to you,
they don’t stay your friend for very long.” – John Cena
LOT of Manny Pacquiao fans have
expressed apprehensions that his former
conditioning coach who now works for
the enemy “might reveal Pacquiao’s strong
points and expose his weak points” to Floyd
Mayweather Jr.’s camp.
Alex Ariza left the Team Pacquiao on a sour
note three years ago after a falling out with
Freddie Roach, his former boss in the Wild
Alex Vidal Card Gym, for a breach of schedule policy.
Because the rift was kept under wraps from
the media, there was a guessing game as to
whether the separation was true or not.
The bad blood between Pacquiao’s two top
caliber trainers was confirmed when a melee broke out inside the
gym in Macao before the fight between Pacquiao and Brandon
Rios on Nov. 24, 2013.
Ariza, 43, a Colombian, tried to kick Roach, 55, during a heated
word war when the American coach and Team Rios disputed the
schedule of the training gym.
Ariza’s departure from the Team Pacquiao became crystal clear
to all unsuspecting fans: he was now working for Team Rios.
The training camp imbroglio was not a gimmick to drumbeat
the Pacquiao-Rio fight.
Ariza really was determined to eat alive his former superior
in the Team Pacquiao.
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The episode was even captured by a Chinese TV.
I first had an inkling that something bad was brewing up in
the Team Pacquiao coaching staff in 2009, days before Pacquiao
TKO’d Cotto in 12.
Dr. Allan Recto, a Texas-based pediatrician, Ariza and I had a
lunch at the Jollibee in Las Vegas (We all ordered Chicken Joy).
Ariza was saying something unsavory about some people in
the Team Pacquiao. I never bothered to press him for details but
I could sense he wasn’t happy.
Several months later Ariza was involved in a scuffle with Michael Koncz, Pacquiao’s most trusted legal adviser, when they
were in Baguio City where Pacquiao trained for his fight against
Antonio Margarito in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 13, 2010.
Ariza allegedly punched Koncz during an argument.
The Canadian lawyer did not retaliate.
He denied Ariza attacked him. Koncz decided “not to make a
mountain out of a molehill” and did not press charges. Case closed.
It was when Ariza went back to the United States for unclear
reasons and abandoned Pacquiao’s training camp in the country’
summer capital that reportedly infuriated Roach.
He fired Ariza.
But there was no official confirmation of Ariza’s sacking.
We heard it only in the whispers.
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Ariza officialy joined Team Pacquiao when the world’s best
boxer pound-for-pound pounded out a controversial 12-round
split decision win in a rematch against Juan Manuel Marquez in
Las Vegas on March 15, 2008.
Ariza was no longer with the Team Pacquiao when Juan Manuel
Marquez kayoed in 5 Pacquiao on December 8, 2012.
When Mayweather Jr. started to rev up for his May 2 “Fight
of the Century” duel against Pacquiao, he confirmed Ariza would
be his conditioning coach.
The revelation sent shivers down the spine of Pacquiao fans
who feared Ariza would leak to the enemy camp the Filipino
congressman’s training secrets.
There is nothing to be leaked, in the first place.
Ariza is in charge only of the fighter’s conditioning, his diet,
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RISIS brings
the best and the
worst in people.
It is also one of the excellent ways to unmask
people for who they
really are. After all, a
person reveals his real
self not by sharing his
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life story but by how he
spontaneously reacts to a
particular situation.
The Mamasapano fiasco created a situation
that exposed the opportunists among the
leaders of the land. There are numerous
of them and this is one of the positive
outcomes of the debacle.
Among the opportunists unmasked by
the death of 44 Special Action Force (SAF)
members is Senator Peter Allan Cayetano.
Prior to the Mamasapano tragedy, Allan
Cayetano was one of the strong supporters
of the peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation
Front (MILF). He was one of the principal
sponsors of the Bangsamoro Basic Law
(BBL). In the pre-SAF 44 death days, the
Aquino administration enjoyed relative
popularity and Allan Cayetano wanted to
cash-in on its political capital.
Sensing the change of direction of the
political wind after the killing of 44 SAFs
in a botched operation to entrap wanted
international terrorists, Allan Cayetano also
made a 180-degree turn of position on the
peace process. Here is an opportunity for
him to enhance his public image by taking
advantage of public outrage on the Ma-
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means abandoning his previous position on
the settlement of the Moro question. What
is important is to score political “pogi”
points and strike while the iron is hot.
To ingratiate himself to the public and
express his anger on the death of SAF 44,
Allan Cayetano immediately withdrew his
sponsorship of the BBL being deliberated
in the Senate. He went further to endear
himself to the enraged public by becoming the public face of the warmongers.
He thought this is the best way to seize
the political opportunity presented by the
moment.
With the public angry at the Mamasapano tragedy, Allan Cayetano amplified
the voice of war through his provocative
pronouncements. Take his reckless statement at the Philippine Military Academy
which both demonized and threatened the
“other.”
“Kung gusto niyo ng BBL,” Allan Cayetano addressing the MILF, “tatalikuran
niyo ang terorismo. Kung hindi mo tatalikuran ang terorismo, pupulbusin lang kayo
ng Repulika ng Pilipinas.” These words are
music to ears of those who lust for blood.
Does Allan Cayetano really know what
he is talking about aside from currying favors from the warmongers? “Intelligence”
according to sociologist George Herbert
Mead” “is essentially the ability to solve
the problems of present behavior in terms
of its possible future consequences as implicated on the basis of past experience.”
Intelligently solving the present problem
involves both memory and foresight. Opportunists have either none of these or
deliberately ignore them just to advance
their self-serving agenda.
Had Allan Cayetano used his intelligence to deal with the present crisis,
he would have known that based on the
past, war is never the answer to the Moro
question. For centuries, colonial powers
Spain and United States tried to pulverize the Muslim rebels but failed. The
caliber .45 pistol was especially invented
by the Americans for the Moro rebels.
Data from the past show that war under
Filipino administrations also did not solve
the problem in the South and only brought
terrible suffering, destruction and death to
the people there.
Since 1972 up to the present, 150,000
soldiers, Moro rebels and civilians died in
the conflict in Mindanao and the deaths
only worsened the problem. The 2005
Philippine Human Development Report
revealed that from 1970s more than 2 million people were displaced by the Moro
conflict. The economic cost of the conflict
was also staggering, estimated to be 370
billion pesos from 1975 to 2002 alone, the
report said.
Allan Cayetano bewails the death of 44
SAF members but what about the lives of
hundreds of thousands who also perished in
the war? Past deaths, no matter how high,
do not matter to opportunists since it cannot
serve their current political agenda.
If pulverizing the Moro people is the answer to the problem in Mindanao, how does
Allan Cayetano propose to do this? There
are more than 6 million Muslim Filipinos
and does the call of Allan Cayetano imply
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T IS NOT a surprise that last week the students of the University of the Philippines
have begun a protest movement against
the clumsy operation and facile management
of the aftermath of the Mamasapano massacre. They joined their voice to the demand
from several sectors that President Aquino
Modesto P. Sa-onoy resigns.
They got a good media mileage but their
protest was short-lived and failed to spread
into the other campuses. The reason I believe
is that the ground for a new round of student activism has not been
prepared well enough to generate a nationwide following.
Last Saturday I began this column with an example of how the
students in the 1970s Bacolod helped influence in the formulation
of national policy at least in this part of the country, specifically
the sugar industry. The long ignored RA 809 that mandated the
share of workers in the sharing of the fruits of the haciendas and
the sugar mills began to take shape that today the Social Amelioration Fund in the Sugar Industry has become its major feature.
We no longer hear of refusal of planters to give this fund instead
we hear of millions that the industry distributes annually to the
farm and mill workers.
The photographs that Tony Kho sent me showed Virgie Calvez,
Tony Borromeo and himself speaking to the students in the series
of rallies participated in by schools that declared no classes in support of the students. During the NFSP rally in Sta. Fe, Virgie was
allowed to speak to the delegates of the concerns and demands of
the students for the workers’ benefits. That her speech fell on fertile
grounds helped in the eventual implementation of RA 809.
In another photograph Tony reminded me that “student leaders
from LCC figured prominently (Tony Borromeo, Josephine and
Virgie) in these rallies” and that he was giving me these pictures
“in case you are writing this part of the history of Negros”. In
my book, “Church on the Hill” which covers the history of the
Catholic Church in Negros from the beginning of Christianity here
to 2009” I have included the rise of activism not only in schools
but within the Negros Church and the factors that influenced the
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activism of students, faculty and Catholic clergy.
Another reason, Tony wrote, “is that these student leaders from
LCC were, I understand, your students. They are the pride of the
school, your school.”
Truly I am proud of them. Tony Borromeo, an excellent orator
and public speaker has gone to the Far Beyond while Josephine
Amechazurra remains active in several people-oriented projects.
Virgie is now an accomplished lawyer*. Jo and Virgie were also
award-winning orators, debaters and stage actresses at the time
when LCC excelled as training ground for Thespians. We credit
their splendid performance to the tireless effort of Mrs. Luisa
Medel Reyes-Howard who has also left for the Heavenly Gates.
Mrs. Reyes fled to the US during martial law and lived in exile
there with the other prominent Filipinos like Benigno Aquino Jr.
and Raul Manglapus who was our mentor in social democracy.
Manglapus, Luis Taruc, Fr. Jose Blanco, S.J. and Fr. Eddie
de la Torre were part of the group that influenced us then. Taruc,
the Supremo of the Hukbalahap rebellion, did not call for armed
revolt as he said, armed revolt is like riding the tiger (the title of
his book actually) and the rider usually end up inside.
Fr. De la Torre was the exponent of Liberation Theology, the
same kind of theology that the present Holy Father, Pope Francis,
was exposed to in Argentina. Many priests, seminarians and laymen embraced this theology that eventually led to their confrontation with Church authorities. Some left for the hills, like then
Fr. Frank Fernandez while others went underground, like former
priest Luis Jalandoni of the National Democratic Front.
They influenced the campus. Some of my students went also to the
hills or underground while some were arrested when martial law was
declared and incarcerated. Then commanding general of the 301st
Army Brigade in Negros, General Raymundo Jarque introduced me
to his troops during the turnover of command in Hinigaran to be the
“teacher of the 14 top NPA”. I did not know whether to be proud or
afraid of being arrested though the martial law regime had already
collapsed. But we just had a good laugh. Jarque then launched his
Operation Thunderbolt that broke the backbone of the NPA.
I only taught English, history, education, literature, philosophy
and military science in LCC.
Self-discipline in times of floundering
HAT we
do on
s o m e
great occasion will
probably depend on
what we already are;
and what we are will
be the result of previous years of selfdiscipline,” averred
Lucell Larawan H.P. Liddon.
I could not agree
more about the role
of virtue and continence. If someone
says I was lucky to
win an individual
research grant from the national government last 2010—a single slot selected
nationwide—he must think again. It did
not come as ten pro bono I-Phones (not
counting the prestige) that comes to one
with a golden hair. I made it after years of
hundred push-ups and ten-kilometer jogging everyday together with abstinence
from certain foods and drinks—I mean,
figuratively.
Again, if a friend queries, “How come
you still have time to do these despite your
teaching load those days?”, I show him
another fact: I painted and sculpted my
third solo exhibit last 2013 in a gallery and
bagged little awards in fine arts albeit I am
not formally schooled in this field. How did
visual arts come to my resume?
Before one banters and lock me in his
prejudices about studio guys, I have to remind him about a studio fellow: he already
expanded his influence outside the atelier,
beyond the carabao dignity of a mere researcher under the playful hands of gods in
a university—he serves as editorial board
member of the following international
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peer-reviewed journals:
a) Journal of Finance and Bank Management (see my name at http://aripd.org/
jfbm/#j_info); b) Journal of Business Law
and Ethics (see my name at http://aripd.org/
jble/#j_info); and
c) International Journal of Social Sciences and Arts (see http://www.i-cse.com/
ijssa/editorial%20team/editorial%20team.
htm).
While others are pressured to finish their
PhD’s in universities that cannot produce
what is required in the international criteria
for promotion and tenure—international
publications in refereed journals—I carved
my path without a formal PhD. As a result,
these international societies I just mentioned made me the only Filipino in their
editorial teams and put a “Dr.” in my name.
Later, two colleges granted me an honorary
PhD in Social Sciences and Fine Arts.
Thank God for these distinctions after
so many agonies in an opposing organizational culture.
Seeing me as an artist, a friend will
go beyond the visage of a night-owl who
cares little if he could pay the bills or if he
is living a well-balanced and orderly life.
I still intend to be systematic with the end
in mind.
Even with my pursuits, I do not forget
to set aside time to distribute free Bibles
to schools and resorts through an international Christian organization and involve
in church leadership. My busyness should
not blur my vision such that if I were too
busy to pray, I would be too busy to have
power.
There are numerous other cases of pilgrims who live the excellence mindset and
lifestyle. They, too, have made sacrifices
before they could see the peep-o’-day.
These fellow pilgrims feel the pressure
exercises and stamina, not how the fighter should deliver his killer
uppercuts and hooks.
He will merely apply to Mayweather Jr. the formula of conditioning he had applied to Pacquiao.
In fact, hiring Ariza is not necessary for Team Mayweather.
The undefeated American champion had the best conditioning
coaches in the past.
Mayweather Jr. only probably hired Ariza in order to out-psyche
Roach, et al.
The brash-talking black fighter only probably wanted to send
to adopt to the negative culture around.
A good example is in their attendance to
organizational meetings where the usual
habit is delaying it for one hour or more
late. I do not know the members’ rationale
for allowing such practice: could it be for
the benefit of the late-comers? But how
about another unseen implication—that
the disciplined are bowing out to pamper
the undisciplined, and thus, glorifying the
floundering and reduce good principles to
shambles? God forbid!
These pilgrims listened to seminar
speakers where issues about discipline
would needlessly stare to the face. O my,
why would some equate effective communication with verbosity? These seminar
mentors could have mistakenly thought
that a mind is a bucket to be filled and not a
lamp to be lighted. So they force their way
hoping all the listeners were all unlearned
about how a message can engage. After the
speechmakers’ delivery, the audience usually remembers little because their speech
wandered too much with serendipities.
How I wish we can easily learn from
Manny Pacquiao. He is so focused that an
“epal” will not hamper his training sessions. I wish we have coaches like Freddie
Roach and sports environments that breeds
real talent, not butt-kissers.
With my commitment to productivity,
don’t mistake me for a stoic machine; but
neither equate being human with weakness
because weakness is a choice.
Self-discipline is not a luxury that ignores the doom resulting from its absence.
“If the self-discipline of the free,” John
Fitzgerald Kennedy said, “cannot match
the iron discipline of the nailed fist, in
economic, scientific, and all other kinds
of struggles...then the peril of freedom will
continue to rise.”
a curt message to Team Pacquiao: I know
where the dead bodies are buried.
THREAT
Ariza is not a security threat to Pacquiao.
He won’t guide Maywether’s jabs to
the Filipino ringster’s jaw and breadbasket
that would result in Pacquiao’s imminent
defeat on May 2.
Because of his good relationship and
memories with Pacquiao, Ariza can’t afford
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Signs inviting us to
know Jesus more
3RD SUNDAY OF LENT
Gospel Reading: John 2,13-25
T
HE fourth Gospel – that of Saint John – is fond of using
contrasts and symbolism. We have one example of this
in our Gospel passage this Sunday. The readers’ attention
may immediately be drawn to the unfolding of the scenes in the
account – namely, Jesus driving vendors and money changers out
of the precinct of the Temple of Jerusalem – and easily interpret
it as a simple manifestation of the Lord’s love for the Father’s
house and a rather violent demonstration of his desire to keep it
pure and duly respected by people. The evangelist even inserts
the explicatory note: “The zeal for your house will devour me”
(v.17) citing from Ps 69:9.
In our reflection, however, we will focus more on the apparently
casual mention of the term “sign” (in Greek, “sēmeion”) in the
text. The first mention of it is in v.18 which reads: “What SIGN
can you show for doing this?” (put in the crowd’s mouth). The
second time the term occurs is in v.23: “Many began to believe in
his name when they saw the SIGNS he was doing.” Sign is a type
of symbol. There are other types of signs, of course. Saint Augustine, in his famous work “De magistro” (The Teacher) speaks of
“signa naturalia” (“natural signs,” like smoke, footprints, etc.)
and “signa data” (“conventional signs,” such as words, national
flags, and so forth) in this regard.
Signs are supposed to point to something beyond themselves
(cf. “De Magistro” 1.2; 7.19; 9.25; 11.36; etc.) – that is, to the
reality (in Latin, “res”) which they intend to
indicate. In the case of our Gospel reading,
the term “sign” is mentioned twice. This
means that we are invited to go beyond
the plot of the story or Jesus’ actions and
words to understand the real message
beyond them. Thus, on the part of Christ,
there is more to it than the simple desire
to safeguard the purity and sanctity of the
Temple.
Fr. Czar Emmanuel As to the message the Lord wanted those
Alvarez, O.S.A who witnessed his actions and heard his
words to understand, we have to read very
carefully through the account and the evangelist himself helps us discern it. In fact,
at a certain point Saint John had Jesus say:
“Destroy this temple and I will rebuild it in three days” (v.19). We
have here a very subtle transition from the Temple of Jerusalem
as a “sign” of God’s presence amidst His people to the body of
Jesus as the “sign” or symbol of the new temple of the Holy Spirit.
Thus, our focus is now turned away from the material temple to
the person of Christ himself.
Since the word “sign” now refers to his own body, Jesus foretells
his imminent passion, death and resurrection by challenging his
interrogators to “destroy this temple,” claiming that he would have
it rebuilt in three days. The reference is clearly to his raising back
to life after his death on the cross. The reconstruction of the temple
in three days’ time foreshadowed his resurrection. The conceptual
transition in the usage of the term “sign” does not end here.
Reading further through the text, Saint John says: “Many began
to believe in his name when they saw the SIGNS he was doing.”
While the Temple of Jerusalem was a “sign” pointing to Jesus’ body
and its being raised back to life after his passion and death, the
resurrection itself is yet another “sign” that communicates another
message. Like the many miracles and healings the Lord performed
during his earthly mission, his resurrection from the dead was supposed to help us understand that he was indeed the Son of God
and the Messiah. Again, in this case, many readers would limit
themselves to the “signs” per se and fail to grasp the message they
want to transmit. In the Gospels, sometimes Jesus becomes quite
disappointed with the crowd’s inability to understand the message
behind his actions, for example, when he multiplied the loaves
of bread and some fish to feed thousands of men and women (cf.
Mt 14:13-21). People misunderstood the real message – namely,
that he is the true bread that came down from heaven – and failed
to realize their need for the true bread, which alone could satiate
the hunger of their soul (cf. Jn 6:27.31-35). Thus, after they had
witnessed the miracle, they started looking for Jesus, wanting to
make him their king, thinking that he came to solve their material
hunger. Christ decided to go away, in this case (cf. Jn 6:15).
As we enter the third week of Lent in preparation for the Easter
season, our Gospel reading this Sunday invites us to be keen about
the many “signs” God is sending us in order to discern His will and
plan for us. More particularly, through such “signs” we are invited to
deepen our understanding of who Jesus is and what his teachings are,
so that we may be able to enter into a deeper relationship with him.
Ex Scripturis
to wish for Pacquiao’s destruction.
His role in Mayweather’s training camp
is purely job-related.
He was hired for his professional services.
Even Pacquiao won’t take it against Ariza,
who won $10,000 when Pacquiao sponsored a
weight contest for all members of the boxer’s
La Bria household in Los Angeles in 2009.
Fans will start to worry only if it was
Buboy Fernandez or the maestro Roach
himself who abandoned Pacquiao and
shifted to the enemy camp.
But this scenario is now next to impossible. It won’t happen.
Fernandez is Pacquiao’s childhood
friend. They treat each other like brothers.
Roach is like Pacquiao’s father.
The many-time trainer of the year became a
byword in world boxing because of Pacquiao.
Ariza’s interest may be with Mayweather Jr., his new boss, but his heart probably is
still with Pacquiao, who treated him more
than a human being during a four-year ring
partnership.
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DOJ nullifies RPT
hike in Bacolod
By Dolly Yasa
BACOLOD City – The Department of
Justice recently nullified the ordinance
that mandated the increase in real property
tax here as the authorities did not follow
the procedures in the enactment of tax
ordinances prescribed by the Local Government Code.
In a resolution dated February 18, 2014,
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima has ruled
null and void the Bacolod City Ordinance
08-14-700. The Daily Guardian got a copy
of the ordinance Friday.
De Lima acted on the consolidated
appeal of Proxima Centauri Realty and
Development Corp. and the Bacolod Real
Estate Development Corp (BREDCO)
against the Bacolod City government,
Mayor Monico Puentevella, Sangguniang
Panlungsod, and City Assessor Maphilindo
Polvora.
Proxima and BREDCO questioned
the constitutionality and legality of the
Mayor wants
power issues
settled before
APEC
By Max N. Macahilo
BACOLOD City – Mayor
Monico Puentevella of this
city wants power coop Central
Negros Electric Cooperative
(CENECO) and power supplier
Energreen to amicably settle
their disputes as the city is set
to host an APEC meeting next
month.
The mayor said he will call
for a comprehensive hearing
and dialogue to address the
problem of the coop and the
firm, and to finally put an end
to the issue.
Utilities are important to
attract and keep investors in
Bacolod, he stressed.
CENECO contracted Energreen to supply electricity as
the power coop’s contract with
PSALM ended last December.
However, Energreen failed
to deliver its side of the contract due to force majeure that
delays the construction of their
power facility. The firm even
blamed CENECO for its failure
to secure the approval of the
National Electrification Administration on the contract.
To avoid power interruptions, CENECO asked Filinvest Development Corporation
Utilities Inc. to supply power
from December 2014 to June
2016.
Energreen insisted that
CENECO cannot just terminate
the contract.
Meanwhile, Puentevella assured that the National Government is not letting Bacolod City
do all the preparations for the
city’s hosting of APEC meeting
on April.
He said the national government is providing all-out
support to prepare the city for
the big event by having roads
rehabilitated and beautified.
The Department of Public
Works and Highways has alAPEC/p7
ordinance according to the following
grounds:
-The SP failed to observe the requirements of notice, public hearing and publication in the enactment of a tax ordinance
involving general revision of real property assessments in violation of the Local
Government Code in consonance with the
Constitution;
-The schedule of new market value of
the subject properties is unfair, excessive,
arbitrary, oppressive, inadequate and confiscatory;
-There is duplication of fair market
value appraisal of several lots affected by
the ordinance; and
-The valuation of some memorial lots
violates the principles of valuation based
on actual use and on uniformity.
De Lima stressed that the law requires
the publication or posting of a proposed
ordinance within 10 days from filing, the
sending of written notices of the proposed
ordinances to interested or affected parties;
Specifying the date or dates and venue of
public hearing or hearings in the written
notices; all affected and interested parties
should be given the opportunity to appear
and present their views at the public hearings; and the minutes of such public hearings should be prepared.
Per complaint, the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod passed the ordinance on
Nov. 19, 2014, Puentevella approved it
on Nov. 28, 2014, and the ordinance was
published in Bacolod-based newspapers.
The law took effect on Dec. 3, 2014,
De Lima said her power is limited to the
determination of whether or not the local government unit enacting the ordinance was performing its functions in accordance with law,
by following the prescribed procedures.
City Legal Officer Rayfrando Diaz said
the city government has not yet received a
copy of the DOj’s decision.
“The city will wait for its copy and
decide on the next course of action,” he
said.
Energreen: Pact with NGCP
delays supply to CENECO
By Dolly Yasa
BACOLOD City – Energreen
Power Development and Management Inc. remains noncommittal whether its first
delivery of power to Central
Negros Electric Cooperative
(CENECO) will push through
as scheduled on April 26,
2015.
This, after Energreen postponed its first delivery several
times, the latest was last February 26, 2015 due to “force
majeure.”
Energreen spokesperson,
Manny Canto said the delay
is caused by the uncertainty of
the firm’s agreement with the
National Grid Corporation of
the Philippines (NGCP).
“Our first delivery of power will now be on April 26,
2015 when we hope against
hope that NGCP finalizes our
connection agreement,” said
Canto.
When asked for reasons why
the agreement with NGCP is
delayed, he said he is not privy
to the agreement.
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check...
from p.2
that the check was fake. He said
that the check was his salary
from a salon where he worked.
Ilonggo...
from p.2
Brgy. Sambag, Jaro, Iloilo City
is one of the three Philippine
Army members who died in
an ambush staged by suspected
Abu Sayyaf members in Patikul, Sulu.
The Army convoy was on its
way to a medical mission when
a land mine exploded. The rebels then fired at the soldiers.
Fishpens’...
from p.2
the patrol boats can patrol the
whole stretch of the Iloilo River
PDEA...
from p.2
The first case involving the
fraternity was a buy-bust and
drug den neutralization operation against Tau Gamma Phi
leader Douglas Evidente at his
PRISAA...
from p.8
(Regions IX, X, XI,XII, and
CARAGA).
WIT was champion in ath-
Hot&Spicy...
from p.4
“kill them all?” He confuses the
Mindanao situation with the famous TV series “Spartacus.”
Looking at the past, it is clear
what the future awaits the people
of Mindanao and the country if
the peace process is abandoned
and war is resumed. But opportunists will have no qualm sacrificing thousands of lives more
if only to gain some political
Energreen...
from p.6
But he said the Energreen
has been working out the agreement for almost two years
now.
He said the firm wanted to
clarify “misinformed” reports
with regard to its 18.9 megawatt power reliability project in
Barangay Calumanggan, Bago
City, Negros Occidental.
It seems that these statements are due to lack of understanding of the electric utility
industry, the nature of the pow-
APEC...
from p.6
ready lighted the center islands
of the highway in Tangub, and
Bulls...
from p.8
bles into the contest – the longest such stretch since former
Bulls great Michael Jordan had
seven on the trot from March
25-April 6, 1989.
Serge Ibaka added 25 points
and nine rebounds for the
Thunder, who battled to a 123118 overtime win over Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Gasol pulled down 12 rebounds for the Bulls while an
energetic Joakim Noah scored
four points with 12 rebounds and
nine assists for Chicago, who
were without former NBA Most
Valuable Player Derrick Rose,
Megafight...
from p.6
tomers who have a $250,000
line of credit with the casino.
A news conference in Los
Angeles on March 11 featuring both fighters is expected to
draw such a massive contingent
of media that those wishing to
attend must apply for credentials to gain admission, which
is unusual.
7 PECO...
When frisked after his arrest, the LaPaz PNP recovered several documents inside
Mariano’s bag including a
customer account card, identifi-
cation cards and other personal
belongings.
Mariano is currently detained at the LaPaz police
station.
Magbanua was a member of
the Civil Military Operations of
the 32nd Infantry Battalion.
Magbanua joined the Philippine Army four years ago after
passing the Officers’ Candidate
School in 2011.
Magbanua’s wife said her
husband called her before they
were ambushed but he didn’t
elaborate their mission.
His family learned of his
death hours after the ambush.
Major Ray Tiongson, spokesperson of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, said that “based
on his records, Magbanua was
described as an active officer
in terms to his works, very
eloquent and soft-spoken that’s
why he was designated as a civil
military operations officer.”
The military assured assistance for Magbanua’s family.
and even up to Batiano River in
Oton,” the mayor said.
Fishpens, which are being
blamed for the siltation of the
Iloilo River, were dismantled
as part of efforts to rehabilitate
the major body of water in the
city.
residence in Alta Tierra Village,
Jaro, Iloilo City, where more
or less 100 grams of suspected
shabu with an approximate
street value of 600,000 were
seized.
Ledesma said criminal
charges for violation of Sections 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, Article II
of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)
are being readied and be filed
at appropriate court against the
seven arrested suspects.
letics in the 2012 National
PRISAA in Cebu while Region
VI claimed the overall championship in 2014.
Starting April 8, the West-
ern Visayas delegation will
be housed at the University of
San Agustin, Basic Education
Department in Sambag, Jaro,
Iloilo City.
brownies. With election barely
a year from now, expect the opportunists to fan the flames of
war as long as such call remains
popular to the public.
This is the tragedy of the
Philippines. Most of the country’s leaders are morally bankrupt opportunists devoid of
any principle. Their political
position is dictated not by what
is good for the nation but what
can advance and promote their
selfish and narrow political interest, the nation be damned.
The Mamasapano misfortune had unmasked the political
opportunists. Filipinos must
not forget who they are and
mark them well. Aside from
rejecting the war ranting of
these opportunists, the public
must also rebuff them at the
polls. It is high time to clean
the national leadership of these
foul creatures.
er supply agreement between
Energreen and CENECO, and
the power reliability project,
he said.
Energreen and CENPRI
(Central Negros Power Reliability Inc.) wish to enlighten
you to some aspects of it, he
said. CENPRI is Energreen’s
special purpose project company that implements the power
plant project.
He said the 26-MW equipment is already being installed
at the site, and these were paid
in full, he stressed.
Energreen’s financial capability to deliver its side of the
contract is being questioned
by critics following its failure
to deliver power as scheduled
since last December.
In a statement, Canto said
“all the funds for the project
were invested in CENPRI, with
an authorized capital of P315
million, and so far, P250 million were paid.”
“Questions of financial capability of Energreen and the
project are already moot and
academic,” he said.
I asked them to put big flower
pots to make it more beautiful,
he said.
In terms of accommodation,
he said the city has already prepared a maximum of 1,000 very
good rooms for the foreign and
Filipino delegates, he added.
All-Star Jimmy Butler and Taj
Gibson, all nursing injuries.
The Thunder were without
reigning MVP Kevin Durant,
while Westbrook played in a
clear plastic protective mask
for the second straight game.
He had missed one contest after
surgery at the weekend to repair
a facial fracture.
The injury, which occurred
in the third quarter, would force
Matthews to miss the rest of the
season, the team announced.
It was sour news to dampen
another strong performance
from the Trail Blazers (41-19),
who won their fifth consecutive game.
Nicolas Batum collected
15 points, a season-high 12
rebounds and six assists in the
triumph.
Amar’e Stoudemire and
Monta Ellis each scored 12
points for Dallas (40-23), who
lost for the third time in four
games.(Agence France-Presse/
Reuters/The Sports Xchange)
Trail Blazers 94,
Mavericks 75
The Portland Trail Blazers
rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 94-75 but were hit with
a major injury blow to starter
Wesley Matthews, who suffered a torn left Achilles.
HOLDING BACK
UP-AND-COMERS
For Kathy Duva, chief executive of New Jersey-based boxing promotion company Main
Events, the years-long focus on
getting boxing’s two biggest
names in the ring has only served
to hold back other up-and-comers
who could help the sport.
“This fight has taken so long
that talking about it, waiting for
it, has so consumed the fans and
the media that I am just happy
that they are getting it over
with,” Duva told Reuters.
“There are a lot of good
younger fighters out there who
are ready to step up and become
the stars and it’s hard to do that
when you got two people who
are still there, lingering and
not willing to pass the torch.”
(Frank Pingue/Reuters)
from p.1
4.06 centavo per kilowatt hour
(P0.0406/kWh) which goes to
National Transmission Corporation (TransCo).
“The Energy Regulatory
Commission has decided on
ERC Cse No. 2014-109 RC
which is the recovery of feed-in
tariff rates in all consumers all
over the country. The feed-in
tariff rate is for the recovery of
the generated power on renewable generators,” he said.
FIT is a “subsidy mechanism” which aims to encourage investments in renewable
energy sources such as wind
and solar.
Pastolero clarified that FIT
does not go the PECO’s coffers but it is remitted to the
ESA...
from p.1
on Social Welfare Chairman
June Mondejar, MSWDOs of
typhoon-affected municipalities and representatives of other
board members.
Cynthia Saligbon of Barotac
Viejo said some of them have
been receiving threats and
charges from the beneficiaries
because of the ESA issue.
“May ara gani sa amon
naakusar na sa Ombudsman.
Ang kinakulbaan namon nga
time will come i-assault nila
kami (One of us got charged
before the Ombudsman. What
we fear is that time will come
when they will assault us),”
said Saligbon.
Mary Depalobos, MSWDO
of Concepcion, said that she
was accused of stealing the
fund for the construction of
her house.
“Sa tuod lang duwa kami
ni Mayor ginabuyayaw kag
gina-charge makawat ara sa
Facebook. Daw waay na ako ya
ICPO...
from p.1
over rites, Mayor Jed Patrick
Mabilog of Iloilo City said he
tried to stall Floro’s relief.
However, “nothing is permanent in this word except change.
With a heavy heart, I’m trying
to talk it out to delay his relief
because I’m happy and pleased
with his performance but I have
to let him go,” the mayor said.
Because of the reforms instituted by Floro, Mabilog said that
he still received requests from
private sectors and barangay
officials to retain the former
ICPO chief.
“But his time is up and
there’s nothing I can do within
my authority,” he added.
With Disomangcop now at
the ICPO helm, Mabilog said
that he is also confident that
the new top cop will continue
Floro’s programs.
“It did not take me 5 minutes
to pick him because I have
previously worked with him,”
he added.
The 50-year-old Disomangcop, a graduate of the AFP
Officers’ Candidate Course in
1991, previously led the Jaro
and LaPaz police stations in the
early 2000.
CPU...
from p.1
“They are demanding to convert 14 days of their 15-day
vacation to cash. But the stand of
the University is that there should
be limits. We made an arbitration
with them to make it eight days
instead of seven days but they did
not agree,” he said.
“Ano pa purpose sang
bakasyon? Kinahanglan may
bakasyon ang tawo ti ang ila
ya ubuson nila i-cash. I even
give them extra vacation on
December even if it is not stated
in the CBA so that they can rest.
Tapos subong ila i-convert pa
nila sa cash ila pagpahuway,”
said Robles.
program administrator which
is TransCo.
The second round of increase is the 2.35 centavo per
kilowatt hour (P0.0235/kWh)
hike on PECO’s distribution
rate.
“This is only minimal. Every year, the ERC checks the
billing data filed to the performance based regulation (PBR)
and they determine whether to
increase or decrease the rates,”
Pastolero said.
Despite the FIT and distribution rates increases, Pastolero
said they managed to reduce
PECO’s electricity charges
because of cheaper generation
charges.
Pastolero said the generation
charge decreased by 9 centavos
(P0.09/kWh) since last year.
“If you are consuming 100
kilowatt per hour per month,
you will save three centavos.
It has already taken effect on
our February billing. With
the decrease in our generation
rate, we expect our bills to be
lower,” said Pastolero.
Pastolero said PECO has
also been reducing rates since
October 2014.
“Before the reduction, our
then was P11.70 per kilowatt
hour but now it is only P11.16
per kilowatt hour,” he said.
Cheaper coal and oil prices
in the world and domestic markets triggered the reduction in
the generation charge.
“Nagnubo kita kay ang presyo sang supplier nagnubo man
ang pass on charge. Diesel rates
also went down,” he said.
bili. Ang akon balay gin-loan
ko na kag ginpangabudlayan
ko na (Me and the mayor were
berated and accused of being
thieves via Facebook. It seems
that I am worthless. My house
is the fruit of my labours),”
Depalobos said.
Janette Alunday of Balasan
appealed to the media to help
them rectify the situation and
clarify their stand.
“Wala pa sa amon ang kwarta. And we are working beyond
our capacity just t relay the
assistance and services the
people,” she said.
San Agustin said that to date,
a total of P1.8 billion in ESA
fund were already released to
Western Visayas.
About P300 million was
released to Iloilo province.
“There is P1.1 billion with
Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) but it does not have
notice of cash allocation yet.
The money is not in control of
DSWD as we only rely on the
disbursement from the Depart-
ment of Budget and Management,” said San Agustin.
San Agustin also defended
the MSWDOs saying that the
latter do not have the money
and they only facilitate the
documents.
Vice Governor Tupas said
that the provincial board will
come up with a resolution next
week addressed to DSWD
Secretary Dinky Soliman, relaying to her the situation of
the province.
“We will direct the letter
to the head of the agency as
we want her to understand
our situation in Iloilo,” he
said.
Tupas also asked for the understanding of the beneficiaries
and not put the total blame to
the MSWDOs.
Other lapses identified causing the delay of the release are
lack of coordination from the
national office down to the
local level, discrepancy in the
list as well as discrepancy in the
documents.
Prior to his assignment to the
ICPO, he headed the Regional
Intelligence Division (RID)
and the Regional Headquarters Support Group (RHSG)
of the Police Regional Office
(PRO-6).
In his speech, Disomangcop
said the anti-crime strategies
that he will implement are
already in place.
His main agenda as ICPO
chief are:
- enhancement of crime prevention and solution, intensify
law enforcement operations,
enhancement of law enforcement capability, strengthening
of internal affairs and rewards
system and strict implementation of target output policy;
- intensify Police Integrated
Patrol System, particularly the
police visibility;
- intensify law enforcement
operations on violation of specials laws, particularly on illegal drugs with focus on supply
and demand reduction;
- arrest wanted persons;
- enhancement of law enforcement capability to move,
shoot, and communicate and
investigate;
- strengthening of internal
discipline and reward system;
and
- monitor compliance and
direction of the station commanders.
The main challenge for Disomangcop is how to sustain the
operations against illegal drugs
with the purported existence of
three drug groups in the city.
A few days ago, a new director was installed at the
Capiz Police Provincial Office
(CPPO).
Senior Superintendent Samuel Nacion, outgoing chief
of Police Regional Office 6’s
(PRO-6) Regional Intelligence
Division, replaced Senior Superintendent Ulysses Caton.
Caton was slated for a different position at the PNP national
headquarters in Camp Crame,
Metro Manila.
After the changes at the
Iloilo City and Capiz police
offices, reshuffling of other top
police posts in Western Visayas
will follow.
Next to be relieved from
their posts are Senior Superintendent Pedrito Escarilla,
Bacolod City Police Office
director; and Senior Superintendent Milko Lirazan, Negros
Occidental Police Provincial
Office director.
“They can claim anything
they want. Pero ang masiling ko
lang ang akusasyon nila sala,”
he added.
The CPU president also
questioned the union’s strike
vote.
Robles said at least twothirds of the 200 union members must vote in favour of the
strike.
“Ang natabo ang ginpamangkot lang nila ang sigurado sila
nga ma-agree (They only asked
those who agreed with their
stand), but not all the members.
So sala ang process (The process is wrong),” he said.
Robles said he has yet to
receive any notice from the
union about their plan to hold
a strike.
“They should inform the
administration seven days before they conduct a strike. As
of now I haven’t received any.
Ready man kami magstrike sila
kay may faculty man kami,”
he said.
“The stand of the administration is they need vacation
and they should not be converting 14 out of their 15 leave
credits,” he said.
He said that the ongoing
conflict does not affect the operation of the university.
The Staff Union is comprised of secretaries and personnel of the business office
and university registrar, among
others.
Mayweather-Pacquiao
megafight won’t halt
boxing’s decline
8 Sat.-Sun., March 7-8, 2015
Bulls storm past
Thunder despite
Westbrook
E’TWAUN Moore’s go-ahead threepointer with 2.1 seconds remaining
helped Chicago withstand another
monster night from Oklahoma City’s
Russell Westbrook in a 108-105
NBA triumph over the Thunder on
Thursday.
Moore, whose on-court time has
been boosted by the Bulls recent spate
of injuries, scored 13 of his careerhigh 19 points in the fourth quarter.
Fellow reserve Nikola Mirotic, an
NBA rookie from Montenegro, added
14 of his 216 points in the final period
while Pau Gasol and Mike Dunleavey
contributed 21 points apiece for Chicago.
The Bulls notched their third
straight win, despite trailing by as
many as 16 and by 10 with less than
nine minutes left to play.
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Roberson during the first quarter of their game, which the Bulls won 108-105. (Reuters)
THE superfight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is expected to be the highest grossing bout in history but
will do nothing to resuscitate a sport that has been in perpetual
decline for years, according to experts.
Boxing will enjoy more exposure than it has seen in decades
during the buildup to the May 2 fight but will quickly reclaim a
back seat to other sports after the last crushing blow is landed at
the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“It’s going to be massive, but it’s also going to be a massive
one-off,” Bob Dorfman, executive creative director of Baker Street
Advertising in San Francisco, told Reuters.
“It would’ve had more impact overall on the boxing world if
it happened five years ago when it could’ve been the beginning
of an ongoing series of fights between these guys that would’ve
maybe built in momentum.”
Mayweather and Pacquiao will be 38 and 36, respectively, on
fight night and their failure to agree to meet earlier in their illustrious careers robbed the boxing world of what could have been
one of the sport’s all-time great rivalries.
But for one day, at least, boxing will likely be at the centre
of the sporting universe given the intrigue of watching Filipino
southpaw Pacquiao, who has held world titles in eight different
weight divisions, take on an undefeated Mayweather.
“This may be the last hurrah of boxing,” said Robert Boland,
sports business professor at New York University. “It’s an interesting moment and maybe a moment that boxing will come together
and figure out where it goes for the future.”
Tickets for the fight between two of the greatest pound-forpound fighters have not gone on sale to the public yet but are
expected to start at $1,000 with ringside seats fetching a face
value of $5,000, according to Forbes.
Pacquiao’s promotor Bob Arum said on ESPN Radio last week
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5,000 athletes to join
2015 nat’l PRISAA
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MORE OR LESS 5,000 delegates from different
regions are expected to participate in the 2015
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(PRISAA) in Iloilo City on April 11-17, 2015.
Ma. Carmen Salas – Pador, athletics director
of the Western Institute Technology (WIT) and
a member of the PRISAA technical committee,
said they are prepared to accommodate the projected number of athletes and coaches.
Pador said they have coordinated the venues
and billeting areas of the delegates.
The delegates will be accommodated into
different private schools in Iloilo City.
The delegates are based on the selections during the regional PRISAA meets in the country.
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have won at least a silver medal in the regional
level before they can qualify to compete in the
national level.
WIT students will compose the chess team
together with woodpushers from the University
of San Agustin (USA) and Central Philippines
University (CPU).
WIT also has players for athletics women,
men’s swimming (men) and football.
Sixteen regions, excluding Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), will
participate in national games – Luzon Area
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No to GM crops
By Max N. Macahilo
BACOLOD City – Organic farmers in
Negros Occidental are optimistic that
the country can attain its target to be
rice self-sufficient even without the use
of genetically modified crops, including
rice seeds.
Organic na Negros! Producers and
Retailers Association president, Ramon
Uy Jr. said their group is concern over the
on-going cultivation and consumption of
GMCs, which he said pose health threats
to consumers and to the organic farming
sector in Negros Occidental.
Uy said he sees no benefits from golden
rice – a GMC that could contaminate
organic rice production in the province.
Last year, even the International
Rice Research Institute pushed back the
commercialization of golden rice due
to its very low yield performance, he
added.
Organic rice yield now is already at an
average of 4.6 tons per hectare, he said.
“Since mainstreaming the Organic
program in the province and banning of
GMO’s, we have experienced a significant
increase in our rice production,” he said.
“This only proves that we don’t need
this GMO technology to be able to become
rice self-sufficient. Organic rice farmers
in the province now produce their own
inputs, from organic fertilizer, pest control
and seeds, thus, their incomes have
increased significantly,” he said.
Negros has already created a market
niche for GMO-free products specifically
for soy and corn. Big buyers of GMO-free
corn and soybeans took advantage of the
GMO-free practice of the farmers of the
province where it is banned.
Uy, together with the Hotel and
Restaurant Association of Negros
Occidental wanted to raise the consumers’
awareness on the availability of organic
products in the province before the GMO
golden rice becomes available in the
market in 2016.
ONOPRA and HRANO were among
the organizations that affirmed its stand
for GMO product ban in the province
two years ago.
Philippines is considered one of the
world’s biotech mega countries.
A mega-country is one that plants
biotech or genetically modified crops in
50,000 hectares or more, as qualified by the
International Service for the Acquisition
of Agri-biotech Applications.
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SSS disburses P102.8B in Malls support DOE’s call for lower aircon use
benefit payments in 2014
THE Social Security System released a total of P102.8 billion in
social security and employees’ compensation (EC) benefits from
January to December last year.
The amount is 12.5 percent higher than the same period in
2013.
SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio S. De Quiros
Jr. said the increase in benefit disbursement is due to the growing
number of members who depend on SSS in times of contingencies
and intensifying marketing efforts to various sectors.
More than half of the benefit payouts in 2014 were on retirement claims amounting to 56.1 billion or 54.6% of the total
disbursements, he said.
The next biggest benefit payment of SSS last year was on death
benefit with 33.7 billion or 32.8% of the total payouts. Death
benefit is either lump sum payment or transfer of monthly pension
to the legal dependent spouse and minor children.
The SSS also paid P2.9 billion in funeral grants, P1.9 billion for
sickness, P4.4 billion for maternity and P3.8 billion for disability.
The sickness and disability payouts include EC payments.
Aside from the regular benefit payments under the social
security program, SSS also released P17.4 billion in EC medical
services and rehabilitation which are reimbursements for expenses
incurred by members for work-related illnesses and injuries.
To make its services more accessible to its members, 25 new
branches and 13 service offices usually located in malls, were
added to the SSS service delivery network as of yearend 2014.
As of December 2014, SSS has 262 offices across the Philippines
located in NCR (60); Luzon (118); Visayas (41), and Mindanao
(43).
This year, SSS will open five new branches and five service offices while also enhancing electronic and self-service transactions
for greater convenience of its 32.1 million members.
SEVERAL mall chains in the country
expressed support to the Department of Energy’s call for lower electricity consumption, particularly the use of aircon.
Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla earlier
issued a memorandum to its employees
to set the air conditioning temperatures
at 25 degrees Celsius in order to save on
consumption.
The memo also authorizes workers to
wear “cool attire” to minimize discomfort.
He also called on the private sector,
including malls to save on energy use.
Alfredo Yao, the head of the Philippine
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said
he will tell members to cooperate with the
government initiative.
The management of Robinsons Malls says
it is ready to follow but the measure must also
consider the comfort of mall goers.
SM Malls, on the other hand, said it will
support Petilla’s call.
“For so long as it is for the good of the
country, we will support DOE Sec. Petilla’s
program,” Annie Garcia, president of SM
Supermalls, said.
Ayala Malls also said it supports energy
conservation initiatives.
The DOE wants malls to set their aircons
at 25 degrees Celsius from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
when consumption in Luzon is at its peak.
From 6,800 megawatts during the peak
hours in mid-February, the peak consumption rose to 7,500 megawatts last Friday.
Based on DOE’s projection, the peak
demand for summer may reach over 9,000
megawatts.
“When we say reduce your consumption, put it at 25 degrees, we’re not joking.
We’re actually talking about 1 big plant being saved, if all of us do it,” Petilla said.
According to the DOE estimates, if all
consumers join the energy conservation
and set their aircon at 25 Celsius, it can
bring down the demand by around 400
MW, which is significant in easing the burden on Luzon’s thinning electricity reserve
for summer. (ABS-CBN News)
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California poultry
banned in PH
IMPORTED poultry from California, USA
are temporarily banned in the country after
an Avian Flu outbreak in California’s Stanislaus County recently.
According to Agriculture Secretary
Proceso Alcala, the ban which will protect the local poultry covers eggs, semen,
poultry meat, and day-old chicks of wild
and domesticated birds.
The ban was enforced to “protect the
health of the local livestock population in
the country from the Highly Pathogenic
Avian Influenza (HPAI).”
The US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
(USDA-APHIS) reported to the Office
of International des Epizooties (OIE) that
there has been an outbreak of HPAI virus in
Stanislaus County in California, according
to Philippine authorities.
“The USDA-APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed
increased mortality affecting a commercial
turkey farm in said county,” the DA said.
Alcala stopped all processing, evaluation of application and issuance of Sanitary
and Phytosanitary Import Clearance related
to importing California poultry.
Except for heat-treated products, all
poultry products from California will be
seized by Philippine authorities on orders
of the Agriculture Department.
Alcala noted that the importation of
poultry and meat products from California is now subject to the conditions under
the applicable articles of the Office of
International des Epizooties’ (OIE) 2014
Terrestrial Animal Health Code.
BFAR encourages
culture of
high-value eels
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, through
the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
(BFAR) urged businessmen to invest into eel
aquaculture.
According to BFAR, the global demand for
high-value eels is growing, thus, the Philippines
must position itself to take advantage of the
demand for supply.
“Eels, or igat as they are more known locally,
have huge market potential in the global scene.
This is an opportunity that entrepreneurs in the
country must look into and take advantage of,”
Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said.
The Philippines is one of the few areas in the
world where high-value species of eels such as
Anguillids (true eels) and Monopterus (paddy
eels) thrive—a reason that puts the country at
an even better position of becoming a major
producer of eel, he added.
In 2014, the combined export volume of true
and paddy eels reached 5,142.7 metric tons with
an equivalent value of 34.87 million US dollars.
Japan, South Korea and China are the highest
importers of eels where they are perceived as
delicacies and a good source of strength.
Most of the eel catch, however, were taken
from the wild, Alcala said—which prompted the
BFAR to promote eel culture in the country.
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“We have been closely monitoring
advisories from the OIE since we want
to proactively protect the integrity of our
poultry products as avian flu-free,” the
Cabinet official said.
Last month, the DA imposed a temporary ban on wild and domesticated birds
and poultry products from Israel and Taipei
as well as from Oregon in the US.
The Paris, France-based OIE is an intergovernmental organization responsible
for improving animal health worldwide.
It informs governments of the occurrence
of animal diseases and of ways to control
these diseases.
OIE defines avian influenza or bird flu as
a highly contagious viral disease affecting
mainly chickens, turkeys, ducks and other
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CEB launches GetGo
lifestyle rewards program
CEBU Pacific Air rolls out its rewards program for frequent fliers,
as part of the airline’s 19th anniversary on March 8, 2015.
Members of GetGo, CEB’s newest lifestyle rewards program,
can earn GetGo points when flying with Cebu Pacific. Their GetGo
points can earn them free flights.
Those who signed up for CEB Club, CEB’s previous
membership program, are automatically GetGo members.
“In 19 years, we have been fortunate enough to develop a solid
base of frequent fliers, with 1.4 million CEB Club members and
630 corporate accounts. We will be able to serve them with GetGo.
Now, our frequent fliers can get rewarded with more benefits and
free flights,” said CEB President and CEO Lance Gokongwei.
Nik Laming, general manager for GetGo, said, “GetGo
encourages members to Get Points and Go Places. We will be
introducing more partners in the coming months, so there will
be more opportunities to earn points, and fly with Cebu Pacific
for free.”
Laming heads the GetGo Division, a dedicated team for GetGo
members. He has had 15 years of experience on CRM and loyalty
programs, and was previously responsible for the services of
Aimia, a loyalty management company, in Asia.
For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.
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BMW: Talks with Apple not about car
FRANKFURT – German carmaker BMW said its
talks with technology giant Apple did not involve
developing or building a car, denying a German
magazine report.
Auto Motor und Sport said in its March
4 edition that the two firms were discussing
possibilities for cooperating on the development
of a passenger car.
Apple was impressed with BMW’s carbonfiber electric cars, the magazine said, citing a
“high ranking BMW manager.”
The BMW spokesman said: “We are in
regular talks with companies from the IT and
telecommunications sector, including Apple,
concerning topics like connected vehicles.
Developing or building a car is not a topic of
these discussions.”
An Apple spokesman said the company did
not comment on rumor or speculation.
Auto Motor und Sport said Apple cars could
be sold in Apple stores and serviced at BMW
dealerships.
Among the issues that needed to be resolved
was whether BMW would allow Apple to
develop an operating system for its i3 model, a
step that would require BMW to reveal details of
its own vehicle software to the technology giant,
the magazine said.
Last month, a source told Reuters that Apple
was looking beyond mobile devices to learn
how to make a self-driving electric car, and was
talking to experts at carmakers and automotive
suppliers. (Reuters)
House ends debates on anti-trust bill
MANILA - After eight Congresses,
the House of Representatives has
finally terminated debates on an
anti-trust bill, moving the country
one step closer to the passage of a
fair competition or anti-trust law.
According to House Speaker
Sonny Belmonte, the debates were
terminated during sessions this
week. The bill has moved into the
period of amendments, after which
it will be put to a vote on 2nd
reading.
Belmonte
is hoping that
a vote can be
done before Congress goes on
summer vacation later this month.
The Senate has passed its own
version of the bill.
“Ito pala ang longest bill, this
anti-trust or fair competition law,
from the 8th to 16th Congress, it has
always been filed. This time, I think
we will succeed. We have finished
the period of interpellations, nasa
amendments na kami. I’m very
hopeful. It’s a piece of legislation
that’s needed. I’m hopeful we can
do it before we adjourn on the 18th,”
he said.
Anti-trust laws are designed to
protect consumers from predatory
business practices by guaranteeing
fair competition exists.
Passing an anti-trust law has been
an advocacy of Belmonte, himself
a businessman by profession. His
family owns a media company,
among other businesses.
Belmonte, however, admitted
this anti-trust bill is not as tough as
he wants it to be.
“My comment: It’s not as strong.
It’s still going through the period of
amendments, bicam, may period
pa to improve it if enough people
would support that. We want a
stronger bill... Pero the mere fact na
pumapasa yan is a big step forward
considering it’s the longest existing
bill.” (ABS-CBN News)
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G/F Marymart Mall Valeria St., Iloilo City
Tel# 301-14-00
Cell#. 09216392878
20 MH Del Pilar St., Molo, Iloilo City
Services Offered:
0948-4287053
Hair Rebond l Hair Spa l Hot Oil
l Hair Cut l Facial l Cellophane l
Hair Relax l Foot Spa l Manicure l
Pedicure l Hair and Make Up l Etc.
Foot & Body
Massage
“The FIRST and the
ORIGINAL TRADITIONAL
THAI MASSAGE in Western Visayas
39 Lopez Jaena Street, La Granja Lapaz, Iloilo City
Tel. No. 508-0365
LAPAZ ( 320-8870
SARABIA ( 335-8680
DIVERSION ( 508-7750
Come and Enjoy the Pleasure of Relaxation.
We’re open at 11:00am - 11:00pm everyday
Tel. No.: 338-3758
Glory Cell No.:
Tess Cell No.:
0909-1325849
Email add.:
Glorytess1@yahoo.com
CF
Wellness
Philippines-Iloilo
Invites You!!
• To be an INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR with
• Starting capital of PhP 2,500.00 for National distributors
and PhP 8,500.00 for Global distributors.
• Become a DISTRIBUTOR/ENTREPRENEUR with possible
unlimited earnings per month at your leisure time.
Work, play and earn money.
• Visit us at: Unit # 24 G/F Zerrudo Commercial Arcade,
E. Lopez St., Jaro, Iloilo City Tel.# (033) 5032612
and look for BRYAN KIM BEDIA or JOANNETTE BEDIA
or call Mob # 09478910817 / Mob # 09484591758
Email add: joannettebedia@yahoo.com
AXA
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Philippines
Immediate Hiring!
UNIT HEADS
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Philippine
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Prudential
monthly subsidy of P20,000,
P30,000,P50,000 for 1 year
-30 to 50 years old
-At least two years sales experience,
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with managerial background
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-With good communication skills
Since 1963
-People Oriented
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-Self Motivated
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-Passion for Success
Life Insurance Company, Inc.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
B5
G/F SM City, Mandurriao,
Iloilo City
144 M.H. del Pilar St., Molo Iloilo City
Tel. No. 33-33399/
Te l . N o . 3 2 0 - 4 5 8 1
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CP No. 0920-911-5708
Contact: Mr. Vic Mina, Jr.
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c/o Asian Lumber Bldg. Door 5 & 6
LARGE FORMAT DIGITAL PRINTING
• Tarpaulin printing
• Sticker Printing
• Panaflex Sign
• Stailess Sign
• Neon Sign
• Brass Sign
• Directional Sign
• Billboard Sign
• Menu Board
Contact
ELEANOR P. BRITO
(Branch Manager)
G/F CCC Finance Bldg.
M.H. Del Pilar St., Molo, Iloilo City
Email: signrays_iloilobranch@yahoo.com
Tel# 300-11-78 / 0949-805-1870
J.B. ERECRE DESIGN
& CONSTRUCTION
COSMOPOLITAN
BUILDERS,
WESTERN
DRIVING SCHOOL
Urban Inn Bldg., Luna St,
Lapaz I.C
Iloilo Interior, Diversion Road
Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Telefax: 321-3801 to 03
Cellular: 09081090939
email: cosmopolitan_interior@yahoo.com
AGRO-VET
TRADING
Mr. Gaspar Igona
Proprietor
Tabuc Suba, Jaro
Iloilo City
Tel. No. 329 6001
Tel. No. 338-0655
Cel. No. 0928-5019744
NCI
INC.
FOOD WEALTH
2nd Level, Robinson’s
Place Iloilo City
Tel. Nos.
(033) 5086871 ) 3381229
Ledesma Street Iloilo City
Sales: (033) 337-6140
Service: (033) 337-2083
Telefax: (033) 337-0132
E-mail: iloilolucky@gmail.com
Office: 509-92-04
J&R Family
Digital
Studio
22 AMA Bldg., Delgado St., Iloilo City
RJV
Cell: 09082535100/09985497280
E-mail add: cpedigitaldesign@yahoo.com.ph
Website: Erecre Group Realty & Construction
Office address: Door 5, Ground Floor,
Zerrudo Commercial Complex
E. Lopez Street, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
AMA Computer Learning Center
Iloilo Lucky Auto
Supply, Inc.
Tel# 033-5086090
Cp# 09499630496
09063746686
09164776516
LTO Accredited
(permit to operation driving school)
KRYZ CULINARY ARTS &
RESTAURANT SERVICES INSTITUTE
2F, Cischo Bldg., Brgy. Mabolo
Delgado, Iloilo City
Tel. # 508-6714 l 8570704
Cell # 0908-9289284
SHORT COURSES OFFERED
1. Cookery NC II (316 hrs.)
2. Food and Beverage Service NC II
3. Bread and Pastry Production NC II
4. Bread and Pastry Production NC II
+ Singapore
GLASS
CAR TINT
Buhang Taft North, Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Smart - 0939-939-0690
Tel. Nos. (033) 501-6093 * (033) 857-7053
SERVICES OFFERED:
l
AUTO GLASS l CAR TINT
l ALUMINUM
Lydia Songano Bldg., Brgy. Tagbak,
Jaro, Iloilo City • Tel. # 300-3272
ROXAS BRANCH:
Km. II Lawa-an, Roxas City
(Infront of Rusi)
Tel. # (036) 522-7818
Mobile No. 0917-300-1210
NEW VISTAMAR
(Deck & Engine Officers Review
for WALK-IN & WRITTEN EXAMS,
Computer PLUS Lecture)
G/F Perpetual Succor Business Center,
#38 Jalandoni St. (San Agustin), Iloilo City
Antique Branch
St. Joseph Bldg. Cor. Governor Villavert St., &
Gen. Fullon St. San Jose Antique
Pls. Contact:
Capt. Nelson C. Villamor
09195607777/(033) 336-0793
Email: newvistamar@yahoo.com.ph
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abini t loilo ity
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el
Brgy. Buhang
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We sell:
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Taft North, Mandurriao,
Electrical & Construction Materials
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Iloilo City
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R&L
Aircon
Repair Shop
Tel No. 321-3272
NORKIS GROUP OF COMPANIES
NORKIS 5R SERVICES, INC.
“SELLING SLIGHTLY USED MOTORCYCLE’’
Offered:
Cash or installment basis
• Low Down payment for only P 1,000 pesos.
• 24 months installment plan
• Sells volume of motorcycles with a minimum
of 5 units.
VISIT US @ COM. CIVIL JARO ILOILO CITY
OR CALL ( 033 ) 329-1646/509-3020
Contact:
Ms. Edna Pabicon
(Senior Manager)
Cell. No:0927-504-9705
Main Office @ Q. Abeto St.,
Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Tel No.: (033) 5093362
Telefax: (033) 3211737
La Paz Branch: 329-7015
Mission Branch: 329-3798
Email: EVZPHARMA@YAHOO.COM
www.evzcorp.com
DIVE ROAD
Resto & Grill
DIVE ROAD
Auto Spa
Carwash & Detailing Center
“We Pamper Your Car”
Brgy. San Rafael,
Diversion Road, Iloilo City
Tel. # 302-8178
M
S ., I
C
T .# 335-1280
Owned & Managed by:
M .B
L. R
r
onito
obiso
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Mandurriao, Iloilo City
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399 Huervana Street
La Paz, Iloilo City
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“WE used to fight a lot,” said 45-year-old Monien Doroño describing her
relationship with her husband.
A Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiary, Monien of Barangay
Mongpong, Roxas City has been married for 18 years now to Catalino, who
is 19 years older than her.
She recalled that their initial years were filled with happiness. But bouts
of arguments started when financial problems had set in.
The couple has four children, and three of them are covered by Pantawid
Pamilya. Under the DSWD program, children are entitled to cash grants for
their health and education which their mother receives every two months.
She said their problems started when her husband retired from his job.
That time, he used his retirement pay to purchase a tricycle to have a daily
source of income.
“After he retired, we did not have enough money to meet our daily needs
particularly that we have children to attend to,” she said.
The fights have hurt them and caused friction among the couple. With the
entry of Pantawid Pamilya, Monien said
their relationship has improved.
To view complete listing and unit details with
“Our arguments have lessened because
log on to www.rcbcsavings.com
of Pantawid Pamilya,” she said.
and click on the Dream Buys link
Monien cited her attendance to the
Auction Date: March 12, 2015 • 1PM •
Family
Development Session (FDS), one
31 Flr., RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, 25th & 26th Sts., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Brand - Make
Model
Plate No.
Mileage
Color
Spot Price
Bid Price
condition which should be complied under
3rd St., Lacson St., Bacolod City
the program. Non-attendance to this means
2010
Chevrolet - Aveo
1.4L MT Gas
FGY792
50,793
Silver
300,000.00
280,000.00
2011
Chevrolet - Aveo
1.4L MT Gas
FHG 453
19,001
Silver
265,000.00
239,000.00
Pantawid /pB7
2011
2012
2012
2008
2012
2010
2011
2008
2013
2014
2012
2011
2013
2010
2011
2011
2013
2011
2013
2013
2011
2009
Chevrolet - Aveo
Chevrolet - Aveo
Chevrolet - Cruze
Chevrolet - Optra
Chevrolet - Spark
Hyundai - Accent
Hyundai - Tucson
Hyundai - Tucson
Isuzu - Crosswind
Isuzu - D-max
Kia - K2700
Mitsubishi - Adventure
Mitsubishi - Strada
Mitsubishi - Strada
Nissan - Frontier
Nissan - Frontier
Nissan - Frontier
Nissan - Sentra
Nissan - Sentra
Suzuki - SX4 AWD
Toyota - Hi-Lux 4x4
Toyota - Vios
1.4L MT Gas
AT Gas
AT Gas
1.6 LS AT Gas
LS 1.0L AT Gas
1.5 CRDi MT Dsl
Theta II 4X2 AT Gas
AT Gas
Sportivo MT Dsl
LS 4X2 AT Dsl
4X2 Panoramic MT Dsl
MT Dsl
4x4 GLS V MT Dsl
4x4 GLS MT Dsl
2.7 4x2 MT Dsl
4x2 MT Dsl
MT Dsl
1.3L GX MT Gas
MT Gas
Crossover AT Gas
4X4 G MT Dsl
1.3 E MT Dsl
FHG 357
FHS 135
FHJ 363
FGH 651
FHS 565
FGR 141
FHM 406
ZMP 237
No Plate
No Plate
FHU 448
No Plate
No Plate
FHL 428
RNN 607
FHP 579
No Plate
FHL 417
No Plate
No Plate
FHB 275
FGZ 983
33,548
26,738
23,414
89,083
42,601
81,661
16,490
12,817
32,958
28,861
13,097
96,446
29,740
89,890
21,057
36,809
7,449
23,015
166,017
127,556
Gray
Gray
Black
Black
Blue
Silver
Black
Silver
Light Brown
Black
White
White
White
Black
Silver
White
Black
Grey
Gray
White
Black
Light Brown
296,000.00
428,000.00
93,000.00
52,000.00
328,000.00
338,000.00
668,000.00
348,000.00
888,000.00
999,000.00
668,000.00
478,000.00
928,000.00
700,000.00
556,000.00
518,000.00
1,140,000.00
340,000.00
466,000.00
714,000.00
858,000.00
285,000.00
266,000.00
409,000.00
83,000.00
47,000.00
310,000.00
320,000.00
645,000.00
335,000.00
870,000.00
980,000.00
640,000.00
456,000.00
900,000.00
680,000.00
537,000.00
499,000.00
1,112,000.00
320,000.00
456,000.00
694,000.00
835,000.00
271,000.00
Maharlika Hi-way cor. Paco Roman Station, Cabanatuan City
WOD 618
25
2013
Ford - Fiesta
HB AT Gas
Black
406,000.00
366,000.00
26
2011
Haima - F STAR Deluxe
1.1L MT Gas
TOO 129
25,939
Silver
145,000.00
132,000.00
27
2013
Hyundai - Accent
1.4 CVVT AT Gas
WOK 406
45,974
Silver
530,000.00
504,000.00
28
2012
Hyundai - Accent
1.4 GL AT Gas
RMS 370
31,707
Red
448,000.00
431,000.00
29
2013
Hyundai - Elantra
1.6L CVVT AT Gas
RNF 484
20,919
Blue
588,000.00
556,000.00
30
2013
Hyundai - Elantra
CVVT AT Dsl
No Plate
White
555,000.00
534,000.00
31
2014
Hyundai - Eon
0.8L GLS MT Gas
No Plate
22,700
Blue
348,000.00
332,000.00
14,442
28,599
n/a
32
2014
Hyundai - Eon
0.8L GLS MT Gas
No Plate
Blue
378,000.00
359,000.00
33
2014
Hyundai - Eon
GLS MT Gas
MK 9174
18,723
Red
378,000.00
363,000.00
34
2011
Hyundai - Sta Fe
CRDI 2.2L 2WD AT Dsl
TWI507
44,221
White
818,000.00
800,000.00
35
2011
Kia - Rio
EX MT Gas
TPO330
45,972
Silver
278,000.00
260,000.00
36
2014
Mazda - 2 Series
1.3L HB MT Gas
WQN 481
8,426
Black
518,000.00
498,000.00
37
2014
Mitsubishi - Mirage
G4 GLS 1.2G MT Gas
No Plate
10,508
Red
500,000.00
487,000.00
TOK334
104,796
White
38
2012
Toyota - Hi Ace
Commuter MT Dsl
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
2012
2014
2014
2007
2008
2013
2014
2012
2012
2014
2013
2013
2013
2012
2013
2013
2013
2008
2010
Ford - Escape
Ford - Fiesta
Ford - Fiesta
Ford - Ranger
Honda - Accord
Hyundai - Elantra
Hyundai - Eon
Kia - Kia KC 2700
Kia - Picanto
Mazda - 2 Series
Mitsubishi - Strada
Nissan - Frontier
Nissan - Frontier
Nissan - Grand Livina
Nissan - Urvan
Nissan - Urvan
Suzuki - Alto
Toyota - Altis
Toyota - Innova
4X2 2.3 AT Gas
MT Gas
1.5L
1 5L MT Gas
XL 4X2 MT Dsl
3.5 SV AT Gas
AT Gas
0.8L GLS MT Gas
4x2 MT Dsl
1.2L MT Gas
Sedan 1.3L MT Gas
GLX 2.5 4x2 AT Dsl
Krome 4x4 MT Dsl
Navara 4X4 AT Dsl
1.8 AT Gas
MT Dsl
Escapade 12S MT Dsl
Deluxe MT Gas
1.6G MT Gas
G 2.0 AT Gas
58
59
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93
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97
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99
100
101
2011
2010
2012
2013
2013
2011
2014
2014
2013
2013
2009
2011
2010
2013
2003
2012
2013
2012
2012
2012
2013
2013
2012
2007
2013
2012
2011
2013
2011
2011
2011
2014
2011
2013
2009
2012
2011
2014
2012
2012
2012
2010
2011
2010
BMW - X1 Series 1.8d
Chevrolet - Aveo
Chevrolet
Ch
l t - Aveo
A
Ford - Everest
Ford - Everest
Ford - Fiesta
Ford - Fiesta
Ford - Fiesta
Ford - Fiesta
Ford - Fiesta
Honda - Civic
Honda - Civic
Hyundai - Getz
Hyundai - Starex
Isuzu - Trooper
Kia - Rio
Kia - Rio
Kia - Rio
Kia - Rio
Kia - Rio
Kia - Picanto
Kia - Sorento
Kia - Sorento
Kia - Sportage
Mazda - 2 Series
Mazda - 3 Series
Mazda - 3 Series
Mazda - CX-9
Mitsubishi - Adventure
Mitsubishi - Adventure
Mitsubishi - Lancer
Mitsubishi - Mirage
Mitsubishi - Montero
Mitsubishi - Montero Sport
Mitsubishi - Montero Sport
Mitsubishi - Strada
Nissan - Sentra
Suzuki - Kizashi (Sedan)
Suzuki - Swift
Suzuki - Swift
Toyota - Hi-Ace
Toyota - Hi-Lux
Toyota - Hi-Lux
Toyota - Innova
Series 1.8 AT Gas
1.4L MT Gas
1 4L MT Gas
1.4L
G
4x2 MT Dsl
2.5 4x2 AT Dsl
AT Gas
1.5L AT Gas
HB 1.5L MT Gas
HB AT Gas
1.4L HB AT Gas
AT Gas
FD 2.0 AT Gas
HB 1.1L MT Gas
2.5 GL MT Dsl
LS 3.0 4x2 Skyroof Edit
HB 1.4l AT Gas
1.4 LX MT Gas
LX MT Gas
1.4L HB AT Gas
LX MT Gas
EX 1.0L AT Gas
LX 2.2 4x2 MT Dsl
EX 4X4 AT Dsl
2.0 4x4 AT Dsl
HB 1.5 AT Gas
1.6L AT Gas
1.6L AT Gas
4x4 3.7L AT Gas
2.5 GLS Sport MT Dsl
GLS Sport MT Dsl
GLX 1.6 MT Gas
GLS 1.2L AT Gas
VGT GLS 4x2 AT Dsl
Sports GLX 2.5 4x2 MT
4x2 GLS AT Dsl
GLX MT Dsl
CVT MT Gas
2.4L AT Gas
GL AT Gas
GL 1.4 AT Gas
GL Grandia 2.5L MT Ds
4X2 2.5L MT dsl
4x4 MT Dsl
2.5 MT Dsl
102
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107
108
109
110
111
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113
114
115
2013
2014
2009
2012
2012
2013
2012
2011
2013
2013
2008
2007
2005
2007
Chevrolet - Colorado
Ford - Everest
Honda - CRV
Hyundai - Tucson
Kia - Soul LX
Mitsubishi - Mirage
Mitsubishi - Monterosport
Mitsubishi - Strada
Mitsubishi - Strada
Nissan - Urvan
Toyota - Altis
Toyota - Camry
Toyota - Innova
Toyota - Vios
4X4 AT Dsl
2.5L 4X2 MT Dsl
2.4 4x2 AT Gas
Theta 4x2 AT Gas
LX AT Gas
1.2L GLS AT Gas
GLS 4X2 AT Dsl
GLX 4X2 2.5L MT Dsl
GLS 4x4 AT Dsl
Escapade MT Dsl
1.6L E MT Gas
3.5L AT Gas
MT Gas
MT Gas
875,000.00
852,000.00
White
Ice Blue
Silver
Gold
Beige
Blue
Red
White
Red
Gold
Gray
White
White
Green
White
White
Gray
Silver
Silver
538,000.00
500,000.00
557 000 00
557,000.00
399,000.00
898,000.00
618,000.00
329,000.00
605,000.00
340,000.00
578,000.00
932,000.00
1,078,000.00
1,061,000.00
558,000.00
818,000.00
916,000.00
260,000.00
198,000.00
588,000.00
484,000.00
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600,000.00
288,000.00
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323,000.00
550,000.00
903,000.00
1,045,000.00
947,000.00
540,000.00
798,000.00
796,000.00
247,000.00
174,000.00
561,000.00
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White
Sil
Silver
Whie
White
White
Black
Red
Black
Black
White
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Black
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White
White
Red
White
Red
White
White
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Black
Silver
Silver
Red
Black
Silver
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Black
Black
Black
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Gray
Silver
Black
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White
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Brown
Black
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272,000.00
368 000 00
368,000.00
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888,000.00
408,000.00
650,000.00
519,000.00
538,000.00
471,000.00
372,000.00
618,000.00
255,000.00
524,000.00
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547,000.00
600,000.00
1,108,000.00
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488,000.00
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1,079,000.00
685,000.00
940 000 00
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White
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990,000.00
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480,000.00
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640,000.00
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Arsenal and J.M. Basa Sts., Iloilo City
FHH 245
No Plate
No Plate
FGE 656
NWO 814
FHR997
No Plate
No Plate
UFI 188
No Plate
No Plate
FHR 648
FHC180
FGF 535
FHR 833
FHR 644
No Plate
FGG 182
FGX 810
16,061
29 592
29,592
171,114
85,460
7,368
12,027
61,157
16,187
5,764
6,854
33,952
21,385
37,455
103,843
13,764
7,986
29,128
Mango Ave. infront of Rivergate Mall, Cebu City
YKF 336
YJP 606
N
No Pl
Plate
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No Plate
YLA 152
YKK 294
No Plate
FHX 910
7C 9969
7C 1380
NEN 88
YKL 237
YJS 290
YLM 241
GRE 424
YJW 370
YLE 782
7LD 292
7LD 276
YKJ 381
YLE 477
No Plate
YKJ 193
YFU 549
YLA 910
YKT 435
YKN 730
YLP 375
YJX 752
TGI 873
YKC 208
HBE 194
YKB 918
HBD 507
YJF 150
LMR 378
YGF 273
No Plate
FHK 152
FGD 600
YKN 651
PUI 439
TII 108
YJC 464
6,334
55,162
12,227
12
227
22,619
12,242
10,025
24,781
5,609
11,352
112,133
58,522
37,101
3,750
28,755
16,749
13,890
23,890
92,743
20,256
13,758
51 057
51,057
18,980
28,967
29,834
12,750
7,028
46,875
20,322
24,784
10,393
30,773
42,565
62,033
11,963
10,820
13,467
21,796
94,307
91,483
107 350
107,350
40,755
Acasia St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City
UIA 769
No Plate
No Plate
KFX 775
LMT 834
KGU776
UFI 189
KFT 816
LMT 273
UOW851
ZAB 357
KDW 854
ZAG 758
ZLW 635
21,610
12,627
20,310
48,542
27,312
26,181
30,427
87,352
65,055
19,113
315,218
87,491
36,606
198,799
Guardian
the daily
Western Visayas Most
Read and Respected
Pantawid Pamilya improves
couple’s relationship
arch is here.
And along with
it comes big
savings.
Moms and dads, enjoy
up to 50% OFF on great
fashion finds at the SM
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from March 1 to April 5,
2015 at [Insert location], it’s
the one sale all parents with
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in between, get easy access
to a myriad of comfortable
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in an assortment of colors,
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MONIEN Doroño with her son.
Teachers as surrogate Colombia
offers
parents in school
By Margie E. Gregorios
TLE Teacher, JMNHS
EACHERS play vital roles in molding the lives of the
Filipino youth. They are called “unsung heroes” because in
their hands is the responsibility of honing the young minds
to become better adults despite the meager salary and benefits.
A leader, a facilitator, a nutritionist, an adviser, a guidance
counselor, a friend, a sister, a brother, an instructor, a nurse, a
mother and a father are among the roles played by teachers in
school.
But the one that stands out is the teacher’s role as second
parents to their students or pupils. This is one difficult task for
what the students will become in the future will be the measure
of how successful the teacher in molding the youth is.
As a surrogate parent, guiding the students is not confined
to looking after them within the school but it also extends even
outside the community.
If the students have gone astray and became undesirable
Teachers /pB7
T
WANTED!!!
FACTORY WORKERS
QC Assistant
FREE LODGING
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Applicants
Submit the following at:
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Look for Ms. Sheng (for more details)
(PAKYAWAN WORKERS W/ DAILY ALLOWANCE IN 1 MO.)
FOR SALE
• Fully Furnished House and Lot
5-bedrooms & 5 toilet and bath
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@ JMF Subdivision, Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Price: P 5.5M
• 204 SQ. M. – Lot
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Price: P 1.2M
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@ Hibao-an, Mandurriao
Price: P 3.7M
Contact No. 0939-2868612
DIRECT BUYERS ONLY
scholarships
for tour guides,
journalists
THE
Government
of Colombia offers
scholarships for tourist
guides and journalists from
FEALAC or Forum for
East Asia-Latin America
Cooperation (FEALAC)
member-countries.
Sixty scholarships
for Spanish Course are
available for tourist guides
and journalists specialized
in tourism interested in
learning Spanish.
The project aims to increase
mutual understanding,
trust, political dialog,
and cooperation among
FEALAC member states.
The course will last 16
weeks and will take place
in Colombia´s universities
with recognized Spanish
as a Second Language
programs and experience
with students coming from
Asia.
The candidate must
be a professional tourist
guide, duly certified by the
national regulatory agency
for tourism in each country
or a professional journalist
specialized in tourism, must
have basic knowledge of
English, must be in good
health, and between 25 and
35 years old.
The course will be held
in Colombia at universities
recommended by Instituto
Caro y Cuervo.
The scholars’ privileges
include the following:
full tuition and other fees,
monthly stipend of USD950
for accommodation, board
and local transportation,
round-trip tickets from
Manila to the receiving
city in Colombia, health
insurance with nationwide
cover and repatriation in
case of death, and courtesy
visa.
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the daily
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Sat.-Sun., March 7-8, 2015
‘Sila na ba?’
12 KathNiel
photos provide clues
answer when asked directly by host
Kris Aquino if Padilla is her boyfriend.
“Kasi, kami ni DJ, ‘di naman namin
matatago na special kami sa isa’t-isa.
We’re very close.”
She did say, however, that they
have an “anniversary.”
Referring to the 2011 teen-oriented
series “Growing Up,” Bernardo added:
“Kino-consider nalang namin siguro
‘yung day na naging love team kami
o na-pair up kami sa isa’t-isa na iyon
nalang ‘yung anniversary namin.”
Over the years since, Bernardo and
Padilla’s show of affection towards
each other has convinced fans that
their idols are more than friends. In
photos, here are some of the moments
that had showbiz spectators and avid
followers asking, “Sila na ba?” (ABSCBN News)
MANILA - Fans of Kathryn
Bernardo and Daniel Padilla were in
an ecstatic mood on Wednesday as
the teen superstars, in a rare moment,
exchanged terms of endearment on
social media.
Padilla called Bernardo “Madame
Baby” on Twitter, while the actress
referred to her long-time leading
man as “baby boy,” fueling once
again speculation that the two have
officially been in a relationship for
some time.
This, despite Bernardo’s denial just
last Sunday that she and Padilla are
“official,” in a promotional interview
for their latest movie, “Crazy
Beautiful You,” during the live “Killer
Questions” round of ABS-CBN’s
showbiz talk show “The Buzz.”
“No, hindi pa,” was Bernardo’s
Why Bangs Garcia, Phil Younghusband stopped dating
Sinisi ng sexy star na si Bangs
Garcia ang kawalan ng “chemistry” at
compatibility kung bakit magkaibigan
na lamang sila ni Phil Younghusband ng
Philippine Azkals.
Ito’y matapos ang anim na buwan na
sila’y “exclusively dating.”
“Walang spark! It was a nice relationship
at napakabait ni Phil, but he was too laid
Pantawid..
dito.
Wala rin daw kinalaman ang Binibining
Pilipinas titlist na si Pia Wurtzbach sa
kanilang paghihiwalay. Ani Bangs, “I
wish him well. Kung masaya siya kay Pia,
I’m happy for Phil.”
Pagbubunyag pa ng aktres, isang
Pinoy-Briton din ang bago niyang pagibig. (ABS-CBN News)
HE greenlight is lit on the
third Wolverine movie! ReymundoSalao
Wo l v e r i n e 3 ( w h i c h
does not yet have an official
title) which will be directed
by James Mangold will begin
shooting early next year, and is
being slated for March 3, 2017
release.
Of course, Hugh Jackman will
be returning as Wolverine. In an
interview last 2014, Jackman
said this third Wolverine movie
could be his last appearance as
the character. But in an interview
with EW last month, he has recanted and expressed that he wants
to play Wolverine until he dies, after being inspired by Michael
Keaton‘s performance in Birdman.
“I said to my wife, ‘The moral is that I should never stop
playing Wolverine. I’ve got to find a way to keep playing him
until I die.’ I know that someday they’ll recast the role with
another actor…I’d be happy if the role was eventually recast. It
would mean that it had become iconic.”
T
Just Another
Film Junkie
***
Many of us prefer that the Toy Story saga closed with a
marvelous third movie, making it a trilogy of great movies.
However, a fourth Toy Story movie is being developed. But
reports said the ‘Toy Story 4’ will not be a direct sequel to the
trilogy, rather, it is said to be “taking the franchise in a new
direction” and would be a romantic comedy.
In an interview with Disney Latino, studio president Jim
Morris revealed that the next Toy Story chapter will not be a
direct continuation of the original trilogy.
“The third movie ended in a beautiful way and completed a
trilogy. I think this movie is not part of this trilogy. It is a separate
story, which in turn I do not know if will be continued. Never
begin a project with that in mind.”
He continues that it will be a romantic comedy, stating:
“It is not a continuation of the end of the story of ‘Toy Story
3’.Temporarily it is, but it will be a love story. It will be a
romantic comedy. It will not put much focus on the interaction
between the characters and children. I think it will be a very
good movie.”
Morris also said that director John Lasseter found the idea
“irresistible”, pointing out that Pixar films are successful enough
that that they don’t have to exploit them with sequels just to
make money.
The story is being credited to Lasseter, Unkrich, Andrew
Stanton and Pete Docter. Rashida Jones and Will McCormack
will pen the script. ‘Toy Story 4’ is set to hit theaters June 16th,
2017.
from p.B6
forfeiture of cash grant.
In the FDS sessions, she
learned key lessons such as
handling her relationship with
her husband, managing finances, taking care and disciplining
children.
She also said that the cash
grants she received were spent
for the school and vitamins of
her children.
“With Pantawid Pamilya
helping us out in the schooling
of our children, we saved our
Teachers..
back for me,” paliwanag ni Bangs sa pag
welcome sa kanya ng Viva bilang bago
nilang recording artist kahanay sina Sarah
Geronimo at Anne Curtis.
Itinanggi din niyang si Enrique Gil
ang dahilan ng break up. Inamin niyang
may komunikasyon pa rin sila ni Enrique
na unang na link sa kanya bago kay Phil.
Ngunit giit niya, kaibigan ang turing niya
‘Wolverine 3’ &
‘Toy Story 4’
daily income from the tricycle.
After some time, we engaged
in pig fattening business which
provides us additional income
now,” she said.
She added that every time
she and her husband have
problem, she shares it to her
husband and talk about the
best solution and remedy to
their problem.
“All is well now,” she
quipped. (Montesa GriñoCaoyonan)
Your ideals and beliefs may be tested today on the job.
You may choose between your personal preferences
and the good of the whole.
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from p.B6
elements of the society, the
teacher as the second parent
will carry the responsibility of
transforming them back into
the lives that they must live
as productive citizens of the
country.
Engineers are always proud
of saying that they can build
bridges and buildings, doctors
are spirited in saying that they
can heal sick people, lawyers
disdainfully say that they can
give justice to the oppressed
and businessmen are so prideful
in claiming that they can make
billions of money, but only one
thing they must realize, they
are all nothing without their
teachers.
In light of this, teachers as
second parents in school must
also be given due recognition,
respect, care, attention and of
course, love. Some teachers
according to others are not
worth remembering but
Today’s a day for planning for the future. Begin
visualizing ways to expand your career options. Create
more success for yourself.
whatever negative comments
they throw on them, these
teachers, in some point of their
teaching career, had also been
caring, loving and dedicated to
their profession.
Teachers who are passionately
in love with their craft must
always be remembered, make
them as your inspiration to
rightfully raise your family
in the future and to properly
perform your work, whatever
it is. Just like your biological
parents, your accomplishments
and successes will also be the
accomplishments and successes
of your surrogate parents, your
teachers.
So love your teacher, just like
loving your own parents, pray
for their shortcomings and for
their good health that they will
be able to sustain the patience,
care and understanding that
they always radiate to their
students.
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Excitement needs are accentuated today. Do something
physically active if possible, that provides a sense of
aliveness and vitality.
You tend to “dream the impossible dream” today. Beware
of demanding more than is possible of other people or
of yourself.
Today you measure your self-esteem on the basis of
your productivity. You can do much if you believe in
yourself.
7
Contact with children feeds your inner child and creative
enthusiasm. Be spontaneous!
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8
You have the urge to suggest improvements in your love
life today. Focus on what you LIKE, lest hurt egos result
from implied criticism.
Hasty actions lead to later regrets. Curtail your impatience
and take life one step at a time.
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You may be restless, with a reluctance to settle into
ordinary routines. Your enthusiasm and charisma help
in sales or persuasion.
A new approach brings a break-through. Changing the
way to handle that old situation breaks the deadlock.
Sweet, soothing and sensitive are what you need today.
Steer clear of argumentative or stressful people and
situations.
Your relationships are teaching you about freedom
today. Enjoy the uniqueness and independence of those
you love.
B8 Sat.-Sun., March 7-8, 2015
MIKEE Asencio, Your Pagemaker, Tommy Asencio and Bong Teodosio.
K R I S T I A N Te r u e l a n d L u i
Tubungan.
GELYN Tolentino and Chi
Baldevia.
EDEN Highanith and Franz Sawyer.
C
OSMO Iloilo’s name droppables and A-listers will certainly not spend
a dime or their precious time in a place unless it is a certified chichi lounge that serves divine cocktails and savory food, and plays
fantastic music suited for savvy party-goers.
It was a cool Friday night when my friends and I had a relaxing chill-out
evening which started at the hip Brewery Gastropub, located at the city’s
most prime locale - Barangay San Rafael in Mandurriao.
Brewery Gastropub is where the city’s hip and trendy come to dine and
drink such as the debonair Tommy Asencio and son, Mikee, lovely pairs
Kristian Teruel and Lui Tubungan, Gely Tolentino and Chi Baldevia, and
Eden Highanith and Franz Sawyer, all enjoying the delicately prepared
food paired with imported beers and cool bubblies.
Our next destination was at Henry’s Wines and Liquors in La
Plazuela de Iloilo.
It was refreshing to sit at the al fresco area, where we spotted
the young at hearts Dr. Rolando Padilla and close pals, Jobert and
Teena Sese,
Nestor Bugos of PDI, topnotch legal eagle Rita Peña, and another
respected lawyer, Llonil Viterbo sipping wines amid the hearty conversations on politics, economic
and even fashion.
Of course, groove time capped our night only at the chic JLK Music Lounge. Together with
my Prince Troy, we found our long-missed US-based stunner, Scarlet French and her friends. Of
course, JLK owner Jim Velez gave us the best shots of the night!
NONOI Ybiernas, Atty. Rita Peña, Paolo Villongco, Your Pagemaker and Jasmine
Castelo.
COUNCILOR Toto Andrew Gustilo and Atty.
Llonil Viterbo.
JOBERT and Teena Sese.
DR. Rolando Padilla Jr. (3rd from right) and friends.
NESTOR Burgos and Rudy Guillergan.
PAOLO Guanco, Your Pagemaker and Prince Troy, Jim Velez
and Harry Guanco.
YOUR Pagemaker with Scarlet French, Marya Sylvia Yap and Cendy
Grace Paredes.