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JANUARY 09-11, 2015
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY
Boking slaps accuser
with P20-M libel suit
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
MABALACAT
CITY – Mayor
Marino “Boking”
Morales has
finally lodged a
P20-million libel suit against
businesswoman
Pyra Lucas,
mother of the
woman gunned
down along
MacArthur
Highway in Barangay Mabiga
in November
last year.
LIBEL SUIT... PAGE 7
LIBEL SUIT. Mayor Marino “Boking” Morales lodges a P20-million libel suit before the Regional Trial Court Fiscal’s Office in the City of San Fernando yesterday morning against
a businesswoman for accusing him of his involvement in the slaying of a woman in Mabalacat City last year. --DENG PANGILINAN
Tabloid reporter
shot dead in Bataan
By Mhike R. Cigaral
SLAIN JOURNALIST. Photo shows the body of a slain reporter Nerlita ‘Nerlie’ Ledesma in Bataan, just
minutes after the shooting incident. --MHIKE CIGARAL
BALANGA CITY - A 48-year-old
lady reporter of a national tabloid was
gunned down at around 8:05 a.m. along
the main road of Sitio San Rafael, Barangay Tuyo of this component city.
In an initial report, Police Inspector
Jennifer Cruz, Bataan PNP information officer, identified victim as Nerlita
Ledesma, alias Nerlie, 48, married and
resident of the said village.
Investigators said the unidentified
suspect was seen wearing sunglasses,
bonnet, jacket and on board a black and
white single motorcycle. The suspect
fled to an unknown direction after the
incident.
Ledesma sustained several gunshot
wounds on her chest, thigh, arms and
REPORTER... PAGE 7
P6-M aid
allocated
to farmers
in 2014
BY MARIBEL U. SINGCA
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO —
A total of 9,088 farmers benefitted from the financial assistance
provided by the provincial government in 2014.
The Capitol had distributed new
farm equipment since Governor
Lilia “Nanay” Pineda assumed office in 2010, 85% of which were
subsidized by the Department of
Agriculture, and 15% by the provincial government. These equipment
include combine rice harvesters (6
units); mini tractor (2 units); Hand
FARMERS AID... PAGE 7
2NEWS
Headline Gitnang Luzon • JANUARY 09-11, 2015
BROADWAY BEAUTIES. A Broadway-themed pre-pageant of Miss Mabalacat City 2015 was held at Marquee Mall recently. Photo shows pageant chairman Jun Magbalot with the 14 lovely
candidates vying for the crown namely Larizza Angeles (Dau); Bianca Leana Mae de Leon (Dau); Khymberly Ching (Mutya ning Mabiga 2014); Top 5 Best in Talents: Jhomai Canlas (Bb. Dapdap 2013), Arra
Marinella Emanuelle Cauguiran (Mutya ning Mabiga 2013), Rachelle Pairez (Dau), Jellyn Rodriguez (Dapdap), and Marielle Arrozal (Duquit); City Mayor Marino Morales; Jessa Mae Vega (Tabun), Charby
Dianna Lyn Salvacion (Mabiga), Jean Pauline Yalung (Tabun), Charmae Pangan (Duquit), April Jane Pare (Mutya ning Duquit 2014), Danica Anne Martinez (Mutya ning Bical 2014) and Councilor Roland
“Rox” Peña. --CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Tanjuatco: Plan for P7.2-B
low-cost terminal still a go
By Marna Dagumboy
-del Rosario
CLARK FREEPORT - Clark
International Airport Corporation (CIAC) President and
CEO Atty. Emigdio Tanjuatco
III assured the public that his
agency, as well as the Depart-
Mariveles SB
pushes drug
test for officials,
workers
BY Butch Gunio
MARIVELES, Bataan - The
Sangguniang Bayan of Mariveles
is pushing for drug testing among
municipal and barangay officials,
and town employees.
Municipal Councilor Angel
Sunga said he broached the idea
that got immediate support from
Vice Mayor Turing Isip and other
members of SB.
Leading by example, he and for
other municipal councillors - Tito
Catipon, Lito Rubia, Jeff Penalosa, and Harry Golocan - underwent drug test.
Hesaidtheremainingmembers
of SB vowed to undergo the test.
“Vice Turing Isip immediately
threw his support upon hearing this
idea of a drug test among Mariveles
officials and employees,” Sunga said.
“I have already talked to the
barangay captains here and municipal department heads, and
they expressed support to this
program,” he said.
Sunga came out with the idea
following the brutal slaying of 14year old Denielle Fereria here last
November. Many believed that
the case was drug-related.
“We have to stop this drug
menace,” said the municipal
councilor. •
ment of Transportation and
Communications (DoTC), are
pushing for the development
of the P7.2-billion low-cost
carrier terminal at the Clark
International Airport, which
they plan to build in phases.
Brushing aside perceptions that the government is
neglecting the airport, Tanjuatco said, “The truth is that
we fully support the development of Clark Airport. In fact,
the DoTC had already infused
an initial P 1.2 billion for the
construction of our new Low
Cost Carrier Passenger Terminal Building (LCC PTB).”
Of the P7.2-billion fund,
the national government allocated the initial amount of
P1.2 billion.
“The fact that this project
is up for bidding this year is
proof that the government is
serious in developing Clark
LOW-COST TERMINAL... Page 7
DepEd issues guidelines
on respecting IP’s culture
MANDALUYONG CITY The Department of Education
(DepEd) has released an order
promulgating “Guidelines on
the Conduct of Activities and
Use of Materials Involving Aspects of Indigenous Peoples
Culture.”
Signed by Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC at
the National Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Gathering, the guidelines seek to provide guidance on the ethical
assessment of the conduct of
learning activities and related
engagements of schools, DepEd
offices, and other education
initiatives that involve various
aspects of indigenous peoples
culture (e.g., ‘cultural’ presentations, performances, festivals,
use of artifacts and indigenous
clothing).
The guidelines are a product
of consultations with various
Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities, educators, and civil
society support groups nationwide.
Luistro expressed his grati-
tude to the IP leaders who continue to engage with DepEd
in pursuing IPEd. “Ang lahat
po ng mga kwento, mga awitin, at mga ritwal na inyong
ipinapadala sa amin ngayon
ay isang pagbabalik-tanaw sa
kung sino ang Pilipino. Maraming salamat sa mga panahon na
pinagtibay ninyo ang inyong
mga paniniwala at hindi ninyo
pinagpalit ang tunay na diwang
Pilipino.”
The signing event was preceded by a consultation with IP
community representatives and
support groups, who welcomed
the order and was instrumental in crafting the guidelines.
Luistro emphasized the importance of cultural exchange in
the constant effort to better understand and value indigenous
culture in education.
He said, “Kami po sa Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ay patuloy na pinag-aaralan ang mga
katutubo nating kaalaman.
Kami po ay mga guro pero
alam ko po na sa larangan ng
katutubong kultura ay marami
pang dapat malaman. Hindi po
kami mga eksperto sa mga bahaging ito. Kaya hinihiling namin sa umagang ito na huwag
po ninyo ipagkait sa amin ang
mga katutubong kaalaman,
bagkus, patunayan po ninyo na
kayo ang tunay na nangangatawan sa pinapahalagahan ng
ating mga katutubong komunidad.”
“Sa atin pong paghahanap
ng ating katutubong diwa bilang mga Pilipino, makikita po
siguro natin ito sa iba’t ibang
mga katutubong kaalaman,
mga katutubong awitin, kwento, ritwal, at iba’t ibang mga
pinapahalagahan na ngayo’y
nasa inyong mga komunidad,”
Luistro said.
Apart from issuing the said
guidelines, the DepEd had also
begun recognizing private educational institutions serving IP
learners in an effort to promote
the right of IP communities to
cultural integrity and due recognition of “katutubong kaalaman” in the education system.
(DepEd)•
DENR Bataan
has new
office building
By Butch Gunio
PILAR, Bataan - The Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR)
Bataan has started operation
in its newly constructed office
building inside the Bataan Government Center, this town.
“We started this year occupying our newly constructed
office building”, said Provincial
Environment and Natural Resources Officer Raul Mamac inside his new office.
“We held our very first staff
meeting for this year here. We
will be more comfortable servicing the people of the province,”
he also said.
Mamac shared that with his
continued communication and
close coordination with the contractor, the two-storey building
was erected in time for 2015.
The new office building
amounting to P5 million is
funded by DENR Central Office.
The parcel of land where
the new building stands was donated to DENR Bataan by Pilar
municipal government years
ago.
“Probably, you can call it
‘historical’ that under my time
as PENRO when DENR Bataan
started to have its own office
considering that the agency
has already been existing for 27
years,” he said.
DENR Bataan relocated
from a quite old one-storey
building some meters away to
the new building inside the government center provided by the
local government of Pilar.
Prior to locating at the Bataan Government Center years
ago, DENR Bataan used to rent
office space in Balanga City.
Mamac also announced that
the new office of CENRO Bagac
in Barangay Binukawan will
soon be ready for occupancy.
CENRO Bagac ever since has
been renting office space in Binukawan. •
BUSINESS 3
2014 cash flow for state-run corporation reaches P2.27B
JANUARY 09-11, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
CLARK FREEPORT - The
cash flow of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) in
2014 has increased by more
than P1 billion since CDC
President Arthur Tugade assumed office in December
2012.
According
to
Tugade,
CDC’s cash flow has reached
P2.27 billion at the end of
2014.
The increase in cash position was noted even after the
corporation has remitted P220
million cash dividends to the
National Government, release
of the 2013 PerformanceBased Bonus (PBB) and retirement pay.
Tugade also informed the
CDC employees that the net
income before tax of CDC has
reached P500 million for 2014
which is an all time high for
the state-owned corporation.
“We have done well in
2014, but we have to do more
in 2015,” said Tugade as he appreciates the support and effort of the CDC workers during
his second year as CDC president.
Tugade also said that the
target for new investments in
Clark has been raised to P2
billion in 2015 to increase further the income this year.
The cooperation and support of all employees in the
target investments will be
needed to achieve the target
for 2015, Tugade said. •
PHL starts
year-blazing
trail in int’l
capital markets
MANILA - Finance officials
hailed the successfully concluded liability management
transaction, as the Republic of
the Philippines marked its return to the international capital markets with a showing
consistent with its now emergent sterling reputation.
“It took courage and conviction to pursue strategic transaction in the midst of global
market volatility. Strong economic fundamentals and track
record of well placed deals allowed [the Philippines] to be
the first issuer in the global
dollar market and to execute a
$2 billion 25-year bond at an
all time low coupon of 3.95%
for the 25-year dollar bond,”
Finance Secretary Cesar V.
Purisima said.
This figure is of particular
note, as 3.95% is a welcome
decrease from the last time
the Philippines issued a 25year bond, in 2012, at a coupon of 5%.
This is reminiscent of the
award-winning 1-day Accelerated Switch Tender Offer conducted last January 10, 2014,
hailed by FinanceAsia to be an
innovative case of proactive
liability management. “As the
reputation of [the Philippines]
gains steam in the international markets, we are proud
to be the first to issue global
bonds in the dollars space,”
EXPANSION. Clark Development Corporation President Arthur P. Tugade (M) has signed a lease agreement with Widus International Leisure Inc., Presi-
dent Daesik Han (3rd from L) for an additional 3.2-hectares of property located adjacent to their current project. Also in photo (L-R) are Widus General Manager
Alfred Reyes, Han’s executive assistant Neki Liwanag, CDC Marketing Manager Rodem Perez, Business Development and Business Enhancement Group Vice
president Mariza Mandocdoc, and Asst. Vice President for Marketing Evageline Tejada. --CDC-EAD PHOTO
CDC inks deal with Widus Hotel
on additional 3.2-ha area in Clark
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
CLARK FREEPORT - Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has signed a
lease agreement with Widus International Leisure Inc. (WILI), on Wednesday for an additional 3.2 hectares of
land adjacent to their current project.
WILI is the owner, developer and operator of Widus Hotel and Casino.
Signed by CDC President Arthur
Tugade and Widus President Daesik
Han, the hotel’s property is now around
7.9 hectares.
Widus, in its vision to create an integrated hotel-casino facility, intends
to build its third hotel tower in this
new area. The third hotel will comprise around 250 rooms complete with
facilities and amenities such as a main
restaurant, bakery, lounge, executive
lounge, gift shop, kids’ recreation area,
entertainment room, swimming pool,
spa and salon.
Han is hoping to invest $100 million but would not want to give specific
amount on the expansion area.
Aside from this, in order to cater to
Clark Freeport Zone’s growing MICE
market, Widus plans to build a much
bigger convention center with the main
ballroom being able to cater up to 1,000
people comfortably.
Lastly, a water park and other team
building facilities will also be built to
complete the project. •
PHL STARTS... Page 7
Clark Green
Frontier venture
to generate
20,000 jobs
BY Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
GROUNDBREAKING. Officials of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Capilion Corp. Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based investor, hold a
groundbreaking ceremony for the Clark Green Frontier project inside the Freeport. The rite is for the initial phase of an estimated P7-billion project situated
on a strategically located three-hectare lot. In photo (L to R) are Capillon’s Raymond Hernandez; Architect Juan Serina, Jr.; Gavin Ng, Capilion, Associate
Dir.; Capilion Pres. & CEO Peter YB Tay; CDC Pres. & CEO Atty. Arthur P. Tugade; CDC Chair Eliseo Santiago; CDC Directors Jose Danilo Honrado; Francisco
Villanueva, Jr. & Engr. Rommel Bondoc. CDC-EAD PHOTO --CDC-EAD PHOTO
CLARK FREEPORT - Close to
20,000 jobs, mostly in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
industry, shall be generated once
the Clark Green Frontier venture
of Singaporean firm Capilion Corporation Pte. Ltd. comes into fruition.
“Clark Green Frontier is a landmark development for Clark. It
will function as a work, entertainment, and leisure hub enhancing
further Clark’s reputation as a
progressive and exciting destination,” Capilion President and
Chief Executive Officer Peter Tay
said during the groundbreaking
CLARK GREEN... Page 7
4 OPINION
Headline Gitnang Luzon • JANUARY 09-11, 2015
EDITORIAL
Too little, too late
ANOTHER journalist has been
gunned down recently by a lone
suspect in Bataan. The lady reporter
wrote for national tabloid Abante.
It has not been established yet if
her death was work-related, but if it
is, the National Union of Journalists
of the Philippines said she would be
the 172nd journalist murdered in the
country for pursuing the profession.
Nerlita “Nerlie” Ledesma was not
only an active journalist, but she is
also the president of a homeowners’
association in their village in Balanga
City. Her position has involved her in
several land disputes, angle of which
is now being looked into by the police as a possible motive behind her
death.
Reports also reveal that the residence of the Ledesmas was peppered with bullets by still unidentified suspects more than two years
ago. Probably because of lack of
evidence and witnesses, no one has
been arrested over the incident.
Malacañang has condemned the
killing, instructing the Philippine
National Police to run after the suspects and bring them to justice.
Too late the hero, don’t you think?
But that is how our system works, so
no surprise there.
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A reset of time
S
TUDIES show that a great per- titude.
Some authors jest that breakcentage of gym enrolments
happen on January and de- ing our new year’s resolutions has
clines by mid-summer. Run through become a part of the cycle. Quesyour lists again you might just be tion is, how can we possibly keep
one of them. Silly as it may be but them? People always have different
let’s admit it, the things we list down strategies in accomplishing things.
As for me, I would often
as our new year’s resolukeep those motivational
tions are the same things
messages I hear from inwe repeatedly plan to retelligent speakers in my
solve yearly.
2014 was just a second
away from 2015 but what
difference does it actually make? Why do most
of us wait for it to start
something new? They
say everyday is an opportunity to start over. While
this is true we can’t deny
head. I store inspirationthe fact that if we had Pen Talks
the chance to go back to Aubrey F. Sembrano al quotes in my phones or
wherever I could easily
the past to straighten up
see them. I have always
some things we would,
but that’s not the case so the least believed in the power of words that
we could wish for is to have a start- even the shortest word ever written
ing point to begin with again - some can inspire or break our hearts; that
sort of “a reset of time“ and we have what our mind conceives, our body
always believed that the new year can achieve. So I carefully choose
marks a new chapter and chance the words I keep in mind. Now, this
to a renewed life, so it has been our leads us to our first step in fulfilling
tradition yearly to write down those our plans and resolutions - having
an optimistic mindset, and words
resolutions.
Resolution is the act of finding plays a vital role in this. The law of
an answer or solution to a conflict or attraction tells us that “like attracts
problem, the act of resolving some- like” and that by focusing on posithing. Sadly we have misconstrued tive thoughts, positive results folnew year’s resolutions with having low.
Carol Dweck suggests that we
than being: having a new car, having an iPhone 6, having 10 pairs of should train our minds to stay posisneakers, having to travel the world, tive at all times. When things don’t
having a greater body shape to fit go as planned, do not be discourthose clothes we’ve always wanted. aged but rather believe in the power
We have confused plans with reso- of YET, that things are not possilutions. While there’s nothing wrong ble… yet, but they will eventually.
with these plans, we should remem- Let us be reminded that God’s timber that resolutions are supposed to ing is always perfect and that we can
resolve something more important always rely on that. Ecclesiates 3 1:8
about us - like an issue about our at- says, “To everything there is a sea-
son, a time to every purpose under
the heaven.”
TED speaker Emily Balcetis
tells us that our attitude could determine our altitude, meaning how
we perceive things could determine
how far we could go. We may not
be able to change situations but we
can always change how we perceive
things. Therefore Balcetis suggests
that we hyper focus our goal in front
“I have always believed in the power of words
that even the shortest word ever written can
inspire or break our hearts; that what our mind
conceives, our body can achieve.”
of us - FOCUS on the PRIZE. Another TED speaker David StendlRast encourages us to be grateful at
all times for this is the key to happiness - we all know this to be a universal truth. However, Helen Keller wants us to remember too, that
while we should be happy and grateful with what we have and we must
continue working on what we want.
These are just a very few of those
wonderful talks I have heard. They
have been inspiring to me, hoping
they could be of same help to you.
Now if I ask you again, what are
your new year’s resolutions? If you
haven’t come up with any yet, let me
share with you this beautiful prayer
from an anonymous abbess. It’s the
same guide I used for my new year’s
resolution:
“Lord, thou knowest better than
myself that I am growing older and
will soon be old. Keep me from becoming too talkative, and especially
from the unfortunate habit of thinking that I must say something on
every subject and at every opportu-
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Ang anatomiya ng pulitikang PNoy:
(Huli sa dalawang bahagi)
S
UBALIT gaano man subukan
ng mga mapagpanggap na pulitiko, at maaaring ang iba ay
magtagumpay na papaniwalain ang
ibang tao, sa huli’y lalabas at mangingibabaw rin ang kanilang mga
tunay na pagkatao at lulunurin nito
ang kahit na ano pang pagpapanggap at pagkukunwaring idamit
nila sa kanilang mga tunay na pagkatao. Darating ang panahon na ang
pamamahala sa entablado ng malateatrong pulitika sa ating bansa, na
itinayo sa paglikha ng mga inimbentong mga kuwento, kagaya ng isang
kuwentong nagpapaniwala ng isang
hunkag na kabayanihan, kundi ng
isang pulitiko ay ng kaniyang mga
magulang o mga ninuno, ay gigiba
sa mga hindi na kinakailangang
telon at ibubunyag nito ang tunay
na kulay ng mga pagkatao ng mga
pulpol na pulitiko na patuloy na yumuyurak sa dangal at dignidad ng
syon—isang pinuno na hiwalay sa kaniyang mga BOSS.
At ang tunay naturalesa at mga
kamalayan, damdamiin, at karanasan ng mga tinagurian niyang BOSS katiyakan sa pagkatao at estilo ng
niya, bagkus ay buntis sa arogansya pamumuno at pamamahala ng isang
minanipulang pulitikong P.Noy ay
sa buhay pa naman raw tayo…
At habang nasa isang pagbisita lalo pang lumutang sa pampang ng
sa Estados Unidos, marahil ay pa- kaliwanagan nang bigyan niya ng
god na siya sa mga obligatoryong “benefit of the doubt” ang kaniyang
mga pulong at pagharap sa iba’t kaibigan si Allan Purisima, ang suspendidong PNP Chief, sa
ibang mga tawag ng
kabila ng mga akusasyon
tungkulin bilang Panat mga patunay sa pagulong bumibisita sa
giging “corrupt” nito. At
isang makapangyariganito rin kasidhi ang
hang bansang patuloy
naging pagdepensa niya
niyang pinapayagang
kay Kalihim Abad nang
utuin at sakmalin tayo
ilabas ng Supreme Court
sa leeg, ang teatrikongang hatol nito tungkol sa
pinamama ha laang
legalidad ng DAP. Mas naPangulo ay bumigay
kabuti sana kung tinangmuli sa tunay hilig na
gap na lang niya ang pagkaniyang
pagkatao: Towards
bibitiw nito, subalit tila si
mga baril at McDo.
the
Light
Kalihim Abad ang BOSS
Sa aking pagniya at hindi ang mga
kakaalam, sa mga ABEL SOTO
mamamayang Pilipino na
masidhi ang galit at pagbatikos kay Kalihim Abad.
Ang kaniyang katapatan
sa kaniyang malalapit na
kaibigan at sa mga bagay
na nagbibigay sa kaniya
ng kasiyahan ay labis na
nakamamangha! At ang
pagkamuhi at pagsisi niya
sa kaniyang mga kaaway
sandali ng kapaguran, kabiguan, at kagaya na lamang sa pinalitan nikapagsubukan ay doon dapat na lu- yang pangulo ay halos lumalagpas
malabas ang tunay na pinanggagal- na sa katinuan.
Ito ang TUNAY na P.NOY. Ito
ingan ng kaniyang katinuan at katalinuhan. At para sa mga kababayan ang ANATOMIYA NG PULITIniyang nasa San Francisco na uma- KANG P.NOY.
At ngayon ay marami ang nasa
sa na masasamahan sila ng kanilang
Pangulo na nakahanap ng panahon kawalan pagkatapos lumutang ng
upang kumain sa McDo at bumili kaniyang tunay na pagkatao…pagng mga baril. At hindi nakatulong katapos na sirain pa niya ang isa sa
ang opisyal na pahayag at paliwanag mga natitirang kagandahang-asal
ng Palasyo sa usaping ito bagkus ay na maaaring makita pa sa isang
lalo pang nagpalala at nagpatindi sa ma-prinsipyong pulitikang Pilipagka-dismaya ng maraming Pili- pino.
Ito ang sumpa ng isang manipupino.
Ilan lamang ang mga naihayag ladong pulitika sa ating bansa, kung
na halimbawa sa taas kung bakit saan ang mga imahen at ang realiiniisip ngayon ng maraming mga dad ay halos magkatulad na lamang
Pilipino na ang mapagpanggap na at hindi na natin alam kung alin sa
P.Noy ay siya pa lamang ang TU- dalawa ang realidad at pulitika.
At sa mundo ng isang RepubNAY na P.Noy na pinagkatiwalaan
ng mga BOSS niya ng anim na taong likang pinamamahayan ng isang
panunungkulan bilang Pangulo ni- pekeng pulitika at mga pulitiko, naitong watak-watak na Republika. iwang puno ng suliranin at malubAng kaniyang mga pagtitiyak o mga hang karamdaman ang ANATOMIkatiyakan sa napakaraming palso YA ng PULITIKANG PILIPINO…
at palpak na gawain, pagwiwika, at habang patuloy na umaapuhap sa
pagpapasya ay siya na ring naging dilim ang mga pulitiko para sa sunabuong imahen ng isang P.Noy: sunod na nais nilang sumunod kay
malayo sa katotohanan…salat sa tu- P.Noy sa pagka-Pangulo ng bayan ni
nay na kalagayan at damdamin ng Juan dela Cruz!•
“At ngayon ay marami ang nasa kawalan pagkatapos
lumutang ng kaniyang tunay na pagkatao…pagkatapos na sirain pa niya ang isa sa mga natitirang
kagandahang-asal na maaaring makita pa sa isang
ma-prinsipyong pulitikang Pilipino.”
isa sanang malinis at maayos na pulitika sa ating bansa.
Ito ang eksaktong nangyayari sa
karera ng pulitika ni P.Noy. Habang
umarangkada at naging matayog ang
paglipad sa isang kapangyarihan na
hinubog lamang ng mga minanang
kuwento ng nakalipas, pinatingkad
pang lalo ng pagkamatay ng kaniyang mga magulang, at ipinundar
mula sa isang pangkaraniwang pamumulitka sa pampublikong tanggapan sa pambansang bahagdan,
para lamang maging pinakamakapangyarihang tao sa ating Republika, may mga indikasyon na rin
ngayon na ang TUNAY na P.Noy ay
nakilala na rin at lumbas na ang tunay na kulay… kung sino talaga siya
bilang isang pinuno at bilang isang
tao. Malayo sa natural at tunay na
naka-ukit na kuwento sa kasaysayan
ng kaniyang mga yumaong magulang, unti-unti ring lumutang ang
tunay niyang pagkatao bilang isang
manhid at elitistang haciendero.
Narinig ng buong mundo ang
mga naging pahayag at naging tugon
ni P.Noy noong kasagsagan ng krisis
na idinulot ng malakas na bagyong
Yolanda sa kaniyang administra-
teacher’s corner
Teaching English: More than Methodologies
BY Nancy C. Tolentino
T
HERE can be no more significant and vital academic
subject than English in the
school curriculum. English is a
pre-eminent and a paramount
world/universal language, and
it is at the heart of our universal
culture and it is the language medium in which most of our pupils
learn and communicate. Literacy
skills are also crucial to pupils’
learning in other subjects across
the curriculum, for these other
subjects, at least most of them, are
taught in the English language.
During the last 20 years,
the world has been anxious and
alarmed with cultural, social, po-
litical and technological changes.
In order to keep up with those
changes, people have had to meet
the needs created by all these
changes.
Language learning is one of
the most significant needs, and it
has become a crucial and essential component in many people’s
lives. Because of numerous reasons such as studying at an English medium university or living
in a foreign country, people all
over the world are trying to learn
a second or even a third language.
From the early 1970s on, some
researchers in the field have been
trying to study and search for
teaching methods and strategies, classroom learning techniques, and designing effective
instructional materials that will
promote and enhance better language teaching and learning, or in
short, language pedagogy. However, in spite of all these efforts,
there has been a growing concern
that learners have not progressed
as much as it was anticipated. Because there are considerable individual differences in language
learning such as gender, age, social status, motivation, attitude,
aptitude, culture, etc.; what works
for one learner might not work for
teacher’s corner... Page 6
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OPINION 5
An experience
of a lifetime
BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty. I also conceive the idea of divine intervention that manifests
in my everyday living. I consider each a day a miracle for I remain alive to share my love and be loved
in return.
Sometimes life is too good
to be true though I cannot
avoid the complexities to test
my capacity as a human being
and my faith. I admit, these
entanglements can shake my
faith at times. But ultimately,
there is the belief that something spiritually powerful can
restore my rattled faith and affirm my conviction that I am a
child of God.
It is a privilege and an hon- ELLEZ J. DAVIO
or to know that in my lifetime,
I have witnessed the existence
of the three foremost advocates of the Catholic Church.
The first Pope that I grew up
with was Pope John Paul II.
I was still in my formative
years when I met him. He was
known for being a vocal advocate of human rights. Being a
charismatic figure, he used his
influence to bring about political change in many countries
especially in his native land,
Poland. He was the first nonItalian pope in more than 400
years. He was also the only
Pope that visited our country
twice; the first was in 1981
during the Marcos regime,
which was controversial because of an incident pertaining to an attempt to assassinate him. His second visit was
in 1995, in time for the 10th
World Youth Day where 3 million Filipinos gathered to witness his holy presence. Pope
John Paul II, now Saint John Paul II, won Filipino
hearts by his compassion to the poor.
The second pontiff is Pope Benedict XVI. During
his papacy, he advocated a return to fundamental
Christian values to counter the increased secularization of many Western countries. He taught both the
importance of the Catholic Church and an understanding of God’s redemptive love. He was called the
“Pope of Aesthetics,” because of reintroducing the traditional papal garments. He resigned on February of
2013 because of health reasons and advanced age.
Pope Francis is now the head of the Catholic
Church. He represents the whole Christianity and the
teachings of God. The first Jesuit pope from Argentina, he is known for having a simpler and less formal approach to papacy. The pontiff has affirmed the
stand of the Catholic Church on abortion, artificial
contraception and homosexuality. His papacy calls
for our obligation to the needy and the indigents. He
promotes peace negotiations and interfaith dialogues.
He captures the attention of every one of us for his
simple messages from God and for his humility.
On January 15, 2015, we will receive another blessing in life as His Holiness, Pope Francis, will visit our
country to shower grace and to give solace to the victims from the havoc brought by Typhoon Yolanda.
Filipinos consider the papal visit a gift from God to
alleviate our spirits and faith. We could not ask for
more. It is an experience of a lifetime and blessings
Now We
Know!
“Filipinos consider the papal
visit a gift from
God to alleviate our spirits
and faith. We
could not ask
for more. It is
an experience
of a lifetime
and blessings
will surely
drizzle across
the country.”
now we know!... Page 7
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Headline Gitnang Luzon • JANUARY 09-11, 2015
LTO launches brand new PUV plates; LTFRB inspects first-ever E-Jeep route
MANILA - Numbering the days of colorum operations
with new yellow license plates and pushing a paradigm
shift to sustainable public utility vehicles (PUVs), these
programs mark the beginning of the Department of
Transportation and Communications’ (DoTC) program
for 2015 to aggressively push for the modernization of
the country’s public land transport services.
DoTC Secretary Jun Abaya on Wednesday joined
the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in issuing the
brand-new, security feature-packed yellow license
plates to PUVs; as well as the Land Transportation
Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in inspecting the first-ever proposed route for electric jeepney (ejeep) services in Quezon City.
“Safety and sustainability – these are key concepts
in our modernization programs. Today is a milestone
in the promotion of road safety through the use of
new yellow license plates, and in the shift to sustainable, environmentally-friendly public transporta-
tion through electric-powered PUVs,” said Abaya.
“The new PUV plates will marginalize colorum operators. They cannot be removed and transferred from
one vehicle to another. They will indicate the vehicle
type as well as the place of its registration. The ‘thirdplate’ windshield sticker will also display the PUV’s
plate number and authorized route,” Abaya explained.
The new yellow-and-black plates issued by the LTO
under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Alfonso
Tan, Jr. have the same security features as the whiteand-black private motor vehicle plates, such as tamperresistant locks and screws to permanently attach the
plate to the vehicle, thereby preventing ‘tanggal-plaka’
practices, and reflectorized sheeting to make the PUV
plates visible from afar and from any angle.
“Meanwhile, our inspection of the
very first proposed route for e-jeepney
services ushers in a new paradigm for
teacher’s corner... from Page 5
another. Therefore, none of the methods and
techniques proved that they can work all the
time, in all classes, with all students. As a result, it might be appropriate to comply with
linguists’ statement that “Methodology alone
can never be a solution to language learning.
Rather it is an aid and suggestion”
Having reached this conclusion some other people in the field changed the focus from
the language teaching methodology to the
language learner and the variables that affect
their language learning. This shift of the focal point has led to an increase in the number
of studies carried out regarding learner characteristics and foreign or second language
learning. Language Learning Techniques
(LLT) has been one of the most popular aspects researchers have focused on. However,
they have not been investigated on their own.
Some other variables that affect them such as
gender, achievement, motivation, career orientation, national origin, aptitude, learning
styles, etc. have also been taken into consideration while doing research in order to reveal
whether there is any relationship between the
LLT choice and variables.
As English teacher myself, it is my fervent
hope and mission that I will be able to create
classroom practice that will become geared to
the developing of good and appropriate learning techniques (to a much greater degree than
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at present). This means:
a) Exploration of techniques which learners are already making use of, which derive
from their previous education and their own
cognitive individuality; this exploration can
be done through questionnaire and discussion.
b) Exploration of the relation between individual learning style and the person’s existing techniques.
In language learning and for whatever subject it may be, I likewise suggest that teachers
should go far beyond the instructional modifications in their efforts “to create democratic
learning environments”. They should also
pursue and cooperate with other colleagues to
provide practices that will aid learners to find
out the obstacles which limit their potentials
in school and society, and they should equip
all of the unique students in their classes with
the knowledge and techniques to take the appropriate actions against the things which restrict them.
As Dr. Rita Dunn once said, “If our students do not learn the way we teach, then we
should teach the way they learn.”
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71. “Metamorphosis” author
public land transport services. We hope this is the start
of replacing smoke-belching and poorly-maintained
jeeps with high-tech, efficient, and environmentallyfriendly e-jeepneys,” Abaya said..
The LTFRB, led by Chairman Winston Ginez, supports sustainable PUV services in line with established
policies. It is mandated to hear and rule on the petition
for issuance of new certificates of public convenience
(CPC) for E-Jeepney. E-jeeps are expected to have
modern features such as a cashless payment system
using reloadable cards, fixed stops, GPS and wi-fi connectivity, side entrance for easier boarding, and CCTV
cameras to better ensure passenger safety, among others. (DOTC)•
HOROSCOPE
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18)
Others value you for your ability to make practical decisions concerning group issues. You have a natural sense
of what the public wants at this time. Clear decisions affecting others could be made now. You could find that
you are appreciated or valued for your feelings or your ability to act and get things done. If you like to shop–
this is your day. You are very sensitive to beauty, but not at all obsessive. Perhaps an antique store is going
out of business. You are more aware of value, style, workmanship, etc. Major purchases that could increase in
value would be a good bet today. Spend time with friends this afternoon. A healing takes place with a friend.
You may also be of great help to someone without even being aware of it.
ARIES (MAR. 21-APR. 19)
If you see something emotional, physical or professional that you can fix, fix it, but do not dwell on it. This is a
good day for heavy mental work that requires a lot of discipline. If someone needs a mathematician, they can
call on you, or at least, you will know how to work the calculator. Whether you take credit for solving problems
or not, you are a problem solver and if you solve one problem, you will have to solve the others because others
see and want your attention as well. Now, if you want peace . . . You will need to show “them” how to work
the calculator. A nice long break and a sense of humor will see you through! A young person wants his or her
freedom a little early . . . Stay within your parental rights.
CANCER (JUN 22- JUL 22)
This is a go-to-it day! You have the world on a string and that string is quite securely tied around your finger! A day
like this does not come very often, so make the most of it. You will most likely be full of energy at this time and
ready to take on the world. Be explicit in all things you do and say during this time, so as not to be misunderstood.
The interest in possessions does not seem an important as family love and honorable issues. A situation may arise
today that will cause you to review your finances. You are sure to have complete information before gambling
with an investment, and this is good. The romantic-dreamer side of you is in full blossom. This evening is a good
time to call old friends or spend time with loved ones.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN 19)
On this workday, you could be in the limelight, especially with superiors or in relation to your work. The challenges of today are the challenges you have been working hard to concur. Your talents are many and you have
learned much. You have a can-do attitude and leave others with that positive image. Your co-workers are encouraged to follow your example. You may be getting the wrong message from a supervisor and confirming
what was said would be most helpful. All of this should go rather smoothly. Your common sense prevails and
is valuable. This evening is a true-hearts-and-flowers evening, filled with joyous and harmonious feelings. A
new friendship or romance started now shows every indication of becoming a long relationship.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)
You are apt to spend a great deal of time communicating with co-workers and people apart from work later today.
For now, find a way to sit down alone; you will get many things accomplished. Getting an unfinished project out
of the way may be a priority just now. Your industriousness and powers of concentration are excellent. You can expect some interruptions, but you will still manage to get a lot accomplished. Practical use of your time and energy
will most certainly bring rewards. You feel the urge to engage in a spontaneous relationship with someone new.
There are deep feelings and sympathies for others. You may go out of your way to understand what is bothering
someone this evening. You may just feel like getting to know an acquaintance better.
LEO (JUL 23 - AUG. 23)
You could be in the limelight, especially with superiors or in relation to your work. You may find that you enjoy
the duties of your job. You should be attentive to all work you do, for there are examples to set and occasionally
a tendency to gloss over things that need to be done. There may be some serious decisions made about the
future of a project. You should expend great zest in moneymaking efforts but should show caution to what
type of activities in which you become engaged. Mostly, though, you should avoid the desire to obtain material status symbols at this time–you could be fooled. You can expect some sort of extra support or recognition
from those around you. You may feel that you are in touch and in harmony with others; support is yours.
LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 23)
You are at your most practical when it comes to dealing and working with others. You know just what to do
and can act without haste and emotion. You are called on to make use of your natural abilities and common
sense. You develop a knack for organizing things and people, as a sense of ambition and practicality takes
hold. Work, achievement and ambition are the things that mean a lot to you and you are motivated. Relations
with a spouse or business partner are on a solid ground. Business dealings may be particularly fruitful. Also,
romance is heightened in your personal relationships and you should take the time to actively cultivate them.
Expressing affections should come easily at this time and will lift your spirits.
PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20)
You are apt to obtain success financially through the power of attraction today. This is something you can look
forward to all day long. There could be a temptation to over control a conversation in the workplace; make sure
you have references for your thinking as you might just be asked to show an example of the way you think a project should work. You may show an interest more in cultural or literary affairs this year. Learning about the many
different qualities of stones, antiques, etc., is just where you want to go. When you decide on an investment, make
sure it is well protected. You may enjoy new and old together; the modern lap pool and the antique china cabinet
. . . Many of the items you acquire over the years meld into one fine story.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21)
There is no escaping the fact that you have plenty of work to do this day. If you get the priorities out of the way
first, you can do the work that is easier or more enjoyable for the rest of the day. You could even go as far as
establishing a business or using the home and family members in some manner to succeed financially. You
might have a really strange experience today that intrigues you. It could be as wild as seeing an unidentified
flying object or hearing interesting news. You could come up with new solutions or inventions. It is a good
time for you to freely and openly express desires, especially to those people you care for deeply. You may find
yourself enjoying the evening with loved ones. A camera would be a good thing to bring along.
SCORPIO (OCT. 24- NOV. 21)
This should be one of those wonderful days when you have the feeling that everything is good. Your confidence is high and you have nothing to fear–you look at the bright side of everything. You could not get mad
even if someone should mistreat you–although it is very unlikely that anyone would. You seek intellectual
stimulation. If you deal with the public today, you will have them eating right out of your hand. You can demonstrate a great deal of understanding and sensitivity to the needs of others and are in a good position to
communicate concerning groups and society in general. The desire for material success and monetary gain is
great, though you may be reckless through gambling or speculation in handling newfound finances.
TAURUS (APR. 20-MAY 20)
You are encouraged to expand your business or knowledge in order to gain more financially. At this time, you may
actively be concerned with the welfare of others in your business or the people who work under you. Try listening
to their needs before deciding for yourself how best to help them. People feel the strength of your personality
and they show respect for the way you want to do things. You are well disposed to others at this time, but you
should be careful of going too far one way or the other when making decisions that may cause stress . . . Easy.
Your originality flows easily. There is an obvious inner peace to your consciousness. Cheerful and friendly is good.
Young people are a source of great joy this evening.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP.22)
This is a great time to involve you with the public. This could be public speaking, lecturing, tutoring, travel
guide, sales, etc. Ideas and thoughts will have greater meaning and form just now. You may be very eloquent
or forceful in speaking or communicating. People will understand just what you mean. This is a time that
those projects can finally be completed, especially large ones. You should resist selling yourself short, though,
just to finish work. You seem empowered with energy and zest to do your job well, especially if you have a pet
project you are working on or are doing something that will bring you either status or financial wellbeing. This
is a good time to try to foster a sense of togetherness and team play among family members.
JANUARY 09-11, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon
LIBEL SUIT... from Page 1
Morales, accompanied by his
lawyer, filed the complaint before
the Regional Trial Court Fiscal’s
Office in the City of San Fernando on Thursday morning.
“I would like to assure everybody that my decision to proceed with filing this libel lawsuit
against Pyra Lucas has not been
a very easy thing to do,” Morales
said, adding that, “While it is
very difficult to deliberate if the
filing of libel charge is warranted, I take comfort knowing that
NOW WE KNOW!... from Page 5
all the elements of libel are present in this case.”
Lucas’ 29-year-old daughter
Marian Gantan Lucas of 143 Barangay Cacutud, was shot dead
along the national road in Barangay Mabiga late last November.
The victim was driving a white
Hyundai
Tucson
(TOH-442)
heading towards the northern
part of the city when unidentified
gunmen shot her several times.
The victim reportedly sustained three gunshot wounds on
different parts of her body.
The police theorized the unresolved crime as a “crime of passion.”
Lucas, who belongs to the Mabalacat Citizen’s Union (MCU),
has accused Morales of masterminding the death of his daughter although she has no evidence
to support her claims.
Morales has sympathized
with the family of the victim
and also urged the people not to
speculate. •
FARMERS AID... from Page 1
Tractors with trailer (26 units); rice thresher (13 units);
rice reaper (2 units); grinder pulvorizers (7 units); fourwheel tractors (3 units); shallow tube wells (64 units);
shredder machines (5 units); and a warehouse.
Meanwhile, about 1,390 beneficiaries profited from
the distribution of 30,000 banana and mango seedlings; 2,000 calamansi seedlings in Nabuklod; and
500 pomelo seedlings at the Floridablanca National
Agricultural School.
Incorporated in agriculture is the sampaguita production project of the Pineda administration. Sampaguita growers received seedlings (60,230); fertilizer
(20 bags); folial fertilizer (84 liters); insecticides (84
liters); water pump (4 sets); and knapsack sprayers (20
units).
Governor Pineda believes farming plays a major in
the livehood of Pampanga.
“Malapit po sa puso ko ang mga magsasaka dahil
ako po ay galing din sa pamilya ng mga magsasaka,”
Pineda said.
The provincial government continues to reinforce
the agricultural sector in its full commitment to convene a progressive economic stability for the whole
province.•
REPORTER... from Page 1
hand from a .45 caliber pistol used by the gunman.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines reported that if the killing is proven to be
work-related, Ledesma would be the 172nd journalist murdered in the country in 1986 for pursuing the
profession.
More than two years ago, the Ledesmas’ home in
the said village was strafed by unidentified gunmen
twice in different dates but no one has been arrested
over the incident.
Neighbors said the incidents probably relate to
several land disputes in which the victim was reportedly involved. Ledesma is the president of a homeowners’ association in their village.
As a daily routine, Jun Ledesma, Nerlie’s husband
and a tricycle driver, normally drove her to her day
job at the Bataan Provincial Capitol but on this date
his vehicle reportedly broke down, forcing Ledesma
to walk to the corner of their street to catch a jeepney
or a tricycle.•
LOW-COST TERMINAL... from Page 2
Airport,” Tanjuatco added.
Tanjuatco explained that Clark
Airport has its own catchment
area in the northern regions of
Luzon, while the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA)
services the southern portion. He
clarified that the two airports are
not competing with each other
since their operations and expansion complement each other.
For his part, DoTC Secretary
Joseph Abaya remarked that “the
new LCC PTB is designed to accommodate at least 15 million
passengers annually at the price
of P 7.2 billion. We tapped the
services of Aeroports de Paris for
the feasibility study not only of
the terminal but also other facilities at the aviation complex.”
The transport chief also clarified that while the proposed
Sangley International Airport is
still under study, government is
focused on the aggressive development of both NAIA and Clark.
In earlier statement however,
Abaya said the Clark hub design
is “too big”.
Tanjuatco earlier vowed to
draw some 3 million passengers
to Clark Airport within the next
two years, as well as to attract
more airlines. He continuously
promotes it as a prime destination for international carriers.
He is currently working towards
convincing
Emirates
and Air Asia to return to the
2,367-hectare Clark Civil Aviation Complex, and is inviting more airlines to operate at
the gateway. Currently, it hosts
air carriers such as Dragonair,
Asiana Airlines, Cebu Pacific,
Seair, Qatar Airways, Tigerair,
Jin Air, and Air Asia Berhad.•
ket value terms. The size of the
final deal is $2.0 billion, of which
$1.5 billion were used to switch
and retire old bonds $500 million in new money will be used for
funding the budget.”
“Notably, we attracted new
name investment grade-only in-
vestors in this transaction. This
robust response from the international markets reflects that
our manifest confidence in the
strength of the Philippine economy and liability management
strategy is very well placed,” she
added. (DoF)•
PHL STARTS... from Page 3
Purisima added.
Treasurer of the Philippines
Rosalia de Leon reported on the
success of the transaction, saying,
“Cash orderbook reached $7.9 billion or 15 times oversubscribed,
while liability management orderbook reached $6.1 billion in mar-
CLARK GREEN... from Page 3
rites.
The P7-billion, three-hectare mixed-used facility
intended for BPO, commercial, and retail enterprises
shall be developed in three phases.
The initial phase, which begins by the middle of
2015, consists of 33,000 square meters of office space
for BPOs and around 150 commercial and retail shops.
The Capilion Group of companies has businesses
involved in private equity, corporate services, real
estate, financial securities, ship ownership, shipping
and shipbuilding, infrastructure development and
clean and renewable energy projects.
The group has various stakes in countries such as
Indonesia, China, Kyrgyzstan, and India.•
PENTALKS... from Page 4
nity.
“Release me from the idea that I
must straighten out other peoples’
affairs. With my immense treasure
of experience and wisdom, it seems
a pity not to let everybody partake
of it. But thou knowest, Lord, that
in the end I will need a few friends.
“Keep me from the recital of
endless details; give me wings to
get to the point.
“Grant me the patience to listen
to the complaints of others; help me
to endure them with charity. But
seal my lips on my own aches and
pains -- they increase with the increasing years and my inclination
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to recount them is also increasing.
“I will not ask thee for improved memory, only for a little
more humility and less self-assurance when my own memory
doesn’t agree with that of others.
Teach me the glorious lesson that
occasionally I may be wrong.
“Keep me reasonably gentle. I do not have the ambition to become a saint — it is so
hard to live with some of them
— but a harsh old person is
one of the devil’s masterpieces.
“Make me sympathetic without being sentimental, helpful but
not bossy. Let me discover merits
where I had not expected them,
and talents in people whom I had
not thought to possess any. And,
Lord, give me the grace to tell
them so. Amen.”•
will surely drizzle across the country. I feel exhilarated and could not wait to see him celebrating Mass
in our country. Just a glimpse of him even only on television would create a meaningful aspect in my life.
The Filipinos are truly blessed. •
NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT
OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This AGREEMENT, executed by and between:
ROSALINDA D. GUILAS, of legal age, Filipino, widow,
and resident of St. Jude Village, San Agustin, City of
San Fernando, Pampanga;
FRANCISCO ERWIN D. GUILAS, of legal age, Filipino,
married, and resident of St. Jude Village, San Agustin,
City of San Fernando, Pampanga;
JUDY ANN GUILAS CAPATI, of legal age, Filipino,
married, and resident of St. Jude Village, San Agustin,
City of San Fernando, Pampanga;
WITNESSETH:
1. That the above-named parties are the widow (Rosalinda) and children (Francisco Erwin and Judy Ann)
and the sole heirs of the deceased Roman S. Guilas,
who died on May 8, 2006 in the City of San Fernando,
Pampanga;
2. That said deceased died intestate; without Testamentary will and without leaving any debts whatsoever;
3. That said deceased at the time of his death certain
real properties e.g one eight (1/8) and more particularly
described as follows:
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-612618
“A parcel of land (Lot 5, Blk. 10, cons. subd. plan,
Pcs-04-010625, being a portion of lots 13-A-12,
Psd-04-044119, 73-B (LRC) Psd-270-245, lots 74, 75,
76, 77 and 80, Gss-877, LRC Rec. No.), situated in
the Bo. of San Antonio, Mun. of San Pedro, Prov. of
Laguna. Bounded on the NE., along line 1-2 by lot 6,
on the SE., along line 2-3 by lot 10; on the SW., along
line 3-4 by lot 4, all Blk. 10; on the NW along line 4-1
by Road lot 14, cons. subd. plan, containing an area
of One Hundred Thirty (130) square meters”.
CONDOMINIUM CERTIFICATE
OF TITLE NO, N-41531
“Unit No. 3B situated in the 3rd Floor of Tower 1
Olympic Heights Condominium project, located at
Eastwood City, Eulegio Rodriguez Ave., Libis, Quezon City Phils. Containing an area of SEVENTY
SEVEN (77) Square Meters, more or less.
registered in the name of Rosario Bernadette A. Ticson
Guilas, widow– ¾ and spouses Roman Guilas and Rosalinda Guilas-1/4;
4. That pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of Revised Rules of
the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the
parties herein being all of legal age, they have agreed to
divide as they do hereby divide and adjudicate among
themselves in pro-indiviso equal share the real properties above-described;
That they hereby affirm that they have executed the
foregoing instrument out of their own voluntary free will,
without force, intimidation or violence upon their person
that they have received their just and proper share and
have no claim order against each other;
That we, Francisco Erwin D. Guilas and Judy Ann Guilas Capati, by these present, do hereby WAIVE all our
rights, interest and participation in the above-described
real properties in favor of our mother Rosalinda D. Guilas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signature this 15 day of December 2014 in the
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
(Sgd) ROSALINDA D. GUILAS
(Sgd) FRANCISCO ERWIN D. GUILAS
(Sgd) JUDY ANN GUILAS CAPATI
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VOLUME III • NO. 139 • JANUARY 09-11, 2015 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY
text and photos by DENCIO PACHECO
THE PROVINCE of Pampanga has
another reason to be proud of
its daughter, who made heaventasting cookies inspired by the
highest leader of the Roman
Catholic Church.
A molded dough ready for the oven.
ABS-CBN’s Abner
Mercado with Atching
Lillian, looking at the
panecillos.
World-renowned culinary and cooking expert
Atching Lillian Lising Borromeo of Mexico, Pampanga
has modified her famous
Panecillos de San Nicolas
cookies a bit, into ones made
in honor of the country’s
forthcoming visitor Pope
Francis (born: Jorge Mario
Bergoglio in Buenos Aires,
Argentina), called the Panecillos de Santo Papa.
The recipes are not
much different from the
San Nicolas (cookies), but
special molds were finely
crafted to portray the image
of the Pope. The molds were
carved in Betis, Guagua
town which is home to fine
woodcarvers and furniture
makers.
In anticipation of the
Pope’s visit and under the
prodding of ABS-CBN’s
Abner Mercado, they were
actually first baked last
month and sold like hotcakes. People liked the taste
of Atching Lillian’s Panecillos de Santo Papa.
For Atching Lillian, the
Pope’ visit is a special gift
and a blessing to Filipinos,
thus the Catholic’s leader
coming should be made a
special one. She added too
that the occasion strengthens Filipinos’ unity and
also a consolation too for
Kapampangans to have a
cookie especially made for
Pope Francis.
When asked if she wants
to personally see Pope
Francis and present him the
cookies, Atching Lillian said
“yes”, but added that her
simple wish is for the Pope
to know that cookies are
being made in Pampanga in
his honor.•
A closer look
at the fine
dough of the
Panecillos de
Santo Papa.
Baking the panecillos in the oven.
Ready to eat Panecillos de Santo Papa.