Punto! Luzon www.punto.com.ph P 8.00 Volume 8 Number 48 Thu - Sat January 15 - 17, 2015 Central PANANAW NG MALAYANG PILIPINO! SM buys Paskuhan C By Punto I-Team ITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The only Christmas Village theme park not only in the Philippines but in the whole of Asia and the iconic symbol of Pampanga’s famous Christmas lantern – The Paskuhan Village - has been marked “sold.” Page 7 please SIGNS OF THE TIMES. Dilapidated Paskuhan signboard overshadowed by brilliance of the country’s most dominant corporate logo. Where once thousands of tourists passed, only a security guard doubling as janitor remains . Photos by Bong Lacson Gov to 835 police graduates: ‘Be heroes of the people’ By Joel P. Mapiles Pampanga PIO MAGALANG, PAMPANGA --Governor Lilia Nanay Pineda urged yesterday the 835 newly graduates of Public Safety Field Training Program (PSFTP) of the Regional Training Center (RTC) 3 “Kapanalig” Class 2013-01 to become “heroes of the people”. Pineda, guest speaker during the graduation ceremony of Kapanalig Class 201301 said that as new police officers, they are bound to make their lives more meaningful through dedicated public service whose main goal is to protect and serve the people The governor also expressed gratitude to the parents and wives of the new police officers for their deep understanding and full support to their new profession as pro- Gov. Lilia “Nanay” G. Pineda congratulates the 835 graduates of the Kapanalig Class 2013 during the commencement exercises held at the Regional Training Center in Magalang yesterday. Photo courtesy of Jun Jaso, PIO Pampanga tectors of the people and for allowing their sons, daughters and husbands to become police officers for public safety. The governor learned through Police Superintendent Rodel A. Pastor, regional training coordinator that they need a covered court for the sports activities and other training programs of the trainees. With this, she vowed to provide for the construction of multipurpose covered court and a dormitory for the trainees. The governor also said she will encouraged her fellow governors in Central Luzon to help the graduates to equip themselves with the necessary firearms and ammunitions for them to carry out their duties and responsibilities soon they will be deployed in their respective provinces. During the graduation, Governor Pineda, Regional Director Officer-in-Charge Ronald Santos conferred certificates of Merit to the top three graduates: (1st Honor) PO1 Sherold Datugan for earning a grade of 90.39% ; (2nd Honor) PO1 Benny Cabiltes, 90.3% and (3rd Honor) PO1 Marie Joy Trucilla, 89.89% Other awards given were academic proficiency- PO1 Jessah-Joy Pagurayan; non-academic proficiency – Po1 Everette Domerez; subject proficiency – PO1 Jessa-Joy Pagurayan; fastest runner 21k graduation run for male category – Po1 Arnel Ventura; for female – PO1 Gemma Carame; highest in comprehensive exam – PO1 Jeffrey Puyat. Atleast 28 graduates were conferred with leadership awards. The members of the Supreme Council,regimental commander and staff , 1st , and 2nd battalion commanders and staff, were given letters of commendation. The graduates were given P835,000 as gifts for their ‘successful’ trainings in the RTC 3 for more than a year. PSupt. Rolly Mendoza who accepted the graduates instructed that them that initially they will serve and assist as force multipliers in the Apec Summit. The governor was also joined by Board Members Crisostomo Garbo, Cherry Manalo, Chief of Staff Fritzie David-Dizon, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Recomono, Police Superintendent Bernie Perez and Police Superintendent Macario Ferdinand Aquino. Partido AbeKa tells Lapid Focus on work at the Senate Angeles City – The Partido Abe Kapampangan (AbeKa) advised Senator Lito Lapid to focus on his unfinished term as member of the senate instead of campaigning too early as mayor of this city. “He still has more than a year to put meaning to his long stint at the senate where he was able to cause the passage of just one law, even as he claims he sponsored many bills and resolutions, many of which are insignificant,” said AbeKa deputy secretary general William Aguilar yesterday. Aguilar noted that as early as the second quarter of last year, Lapid was already “salivating” to become mayor of Angeles City, and even bought a mansion in Barangay Pampang and has also registered as voter in Angeles City. Lapid is from Porac, Pampanga. During the Chirstmas season, Lapid had his name paint- Punto! Central Luzon • January 15 - 17, 2015 • Thursday - Saturday 16,384 must undergo biometrics 2 EdPam calls on voters to validate Comelec registration ANGELES CITY – Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has called on registered voters of Angeles City to have their registration with the Commission on Election (COMELEC) validated by undergoing the biometrics process. Under Republic Act No. 10367 or the Mandatory Biometrics Voters Registration Act, voters are required to submit to their biometrics by personally going to the COMELEC to have their photographs taken electronically, as well as their electronic fingerprints and signatures. Section 7 of this law states that, “Voters who fail to submit for validation on or before the last day of filing of application for registration for purposes of the May 2016 elections shall be deactivated pursuant to this Act.” To check if they are on the list of those who need to validate their voter’s registration, Angeles City residents may visit the official website of the City Government at http:// www.angelescity.gov.ph or the City Information Office’s Facebook page at http://www. facebook.com/angelescityinfo. “I call on all our fellow An- geleños, whose names are in the list, to troop to the COMELEC and undertake the biometrics evaluation. Ensure that you can exercise your Constitutional right to vote on May 2016 and beyond.” Pamintuan said. The COMELEC office is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Angeles City Hall Compound. 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Guests can book P1,499 seats from Manila to Guangzhou, Kota Kinabalu, Taipei or Xiamen, and from Clark to Hong Kong or Macau. P2,499seats are also available from Manila to Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, 3 O pinion Editorial Punto! Central Luzon • January 15 - 17, 2015 • Thursday - Saturday HIV puzzle 4 THE SCOURGE is still with us. The Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry of the Department of Health in its January 2015 report registered Pampanga as having 460 people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The figure accounted for 2.1 percent of the 22,018 HIV cases that have been recorded in the country from 1984 to January 2015. Pampanga is second to Bulacan – with 519 – in the number of HIV cases in Central Luzon, followed by Zambales (168), Nueva Ecija (150), Tarlac (106), Bataan (71), and Aurora (4). The region ranks among the top 5, with Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Visayas, and Southern Mindanao, with the most number of HIV cases. Of Pampanga’s 460 cases, 233 are in Angeles City which ranks as one of the metropolitan areas with the most number of HIV cases in the country along with Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. The numbers are by no means definitive of the HIV-AIDS situation in the country. As Angeles City health officer Dr.Lenario Santos put it: “We can say that this is not an accurate figure of how many people in the country are living with HIV or AIDS. In the Philippines, many people still hesitate to take the test because of the social stigma it entails.” So, how do we go about it? Santos said local health officers “hope to mitigate the impact of the disease to the victims by working closely with non-government organizations.” “We have been very active in raising the awareness of the people about HIV-AIDS. In fact, the city government helps the citizens in the form of free voluntary HIV counselling and testing service, community assemblies and forums to reduce stigma, and building to improve sexually-transmitted infections and HIV proficiency training, among others,” the doctor said. “Building to improve sexually-transmitted infections and HIV proficiency training.” Training to improve STD infections and proficiency in HIV? We can’t fathom what he said there. Maybe it came from the same mind last year that said Angeles City aimed for zero AIDS detection. The HIV-AIDS puzzle gets more… er, puzzled. acaesar.blogspot.com Zona Libre Bong Z. Lacson NO, I will not be joining the multitude who will flock to every site Pope Francis will set his foot on. I will just content myself with viewing him on TV and prayerfully contemplate on his words as well as the scene as they unfold. This, even as I relive in my heart the pastoral visit of the one now sanctified. Covering the Pope NO YOU don’t cover John Paul II. He covers you. His presence totally engulfs you. MORONG, Bataan/February 21, 1981 – At the Bataan Refugee Processing Center as early as the break of day, a crowd of thousands have started gathering before the canopied altar where the pilgrim pope is scheduled to celebrate Mass, principally for the Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian refugees. The wife and I – both information officers of the regional office of the Department of Public Information – along with a few staff conduct interviews among the faithful, both local and foreign. The single question: “What does the Pope mean to you?” Responses salvaged from fading memory now include: “Kindness. Why can’t leaders of our country be as kind as he is?” “Hope. I thought the world has forgotten us. He gives us hope of one day going back to our homeland, unafraid, un-persecuted for our beliefs.” “Luck. Maybe soon, some other country will take us. The Pope may be our lucky charm.” “Faith. In the basic goodness of all of us toward our fellowmen.” “Grace. To bear our sufferings as Christ bore his for our sins.” Virtues and values that find printed expression in a white streamer at the site: “Wherever the Pope goes, the best things will be.” Indeed. Indeed. Then there is a direct plea, “Save the Cambodian People.” The horrific “Killing Fields” of the Khmer Rouge unearthed, going the rounds in the international media. Past noon, a US Navy helicopter from Subic lands, bringing in its most previous cargo: John Paul II. A hush – and then deafening applause to the shouts of “Totus Tuus” and “Amo Te.” An onrush, as a tide, of bodies with outstretched arms – seeking to touch, stemmed by an immovable white wall – of security men in barong. The tide may have been contained, but it is John Paul II that broke the wall – taking babies to bless and kiss, reaching out, touching heads and hands. The cries of “Viva il Papa” crescendoing to the highest pitch as the Pontiff ascends the stairs to the canopied altar. A quietude descending upon the faithful as the strains of the opening hymn signal the pontifical Mass beginning. The readings I cannot now recall. But his homily is seared into my consciousness -- charity, the greatest of all virtues. Finding so much resonance in the hearts of the Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian refugees: “Charity makes no excuses because of the other person’s ethnic origin, religious allegiance or political preference, no exception whatsoever; a charity which sees the person as a brother or sister in need and sees only one thing: to be of immediate assistance, to be a neighbour… The Church is ever mindful that Jesus Christ himself was a refugee, that as a child he had to flee with his parents from his native land in order to escape persecution. In every age, therefore, the Church feels herself called to help refugees. And she will continue to do so, to the full extent that her limited means allow… …Of all human tragedies of our day, perhaps the greatest is that of the refugees.” (No, that is not committed to memory. I found it in some periodicals I kept as souvenir of that papal visit.) So deeply touched, one can almost hear John Paul II’s heart break as he blesses and kisses refugee children in their native costumes bringing him gifts during the Offertory. Among the gifts, a basket of vegetables grown by them. At the consecration, one feels one’s heart literally lifting up to the Lord, in pure adoration of the bread and wine transubstantiated to the real, mystical body and blood of Christ. In absolute submission to the Lord’s presence, the camera slung on my shoulder makes an intruding reminder of my “official” purpose: to cover the Pope. Hastily, I focus and click twice – in the midst of the Lord’s Prayer – in time to capture a dove perching on the stairs at the foot of John Paul II, Cardinal Sin, and First Lady Imelda Marcos. The peace of Christ be always with you, John Paul II intones, his message embracing the whole congregation, not the least of whom the First Lady and the Cardinal, whose “critical collaboration” with the Marcoses is later to turn into open confrontation. But that is two years in the future yet, after the martyrdom of Benigno Aquino, Jr. In the meantime, the Mass ends – Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God. Viva il Papa! Viva! Media frenzy – the clicks of SLRs, the whirrs of television cameras amid all the jostling and pushing. Arms raised, I point and shoot, without the benefit of focus. On the steps of the US Navy helicopter to ferry him to Subic, John Paul II raises his hands in a final blessing, sweeping the multitude, his eyes on mine – all for a nanosecond but seems an eternity to me, feeling as that thief promised Paradise by the crucified Christ. Blessed, this sinner, for having been in the presence of the Holy John Paul II that day in Morong in February 1981, a presence that has remained in my being till now. (First published in Punto, May 6, 2011 at the time of John Paul II’s beatification. He was canonized on April 27, 2014 with October 22 as feast day) LLL Trimedia Coordinators, Inc. Publisher General Manager Editor Marketing Manager Layout Circulation Atty. Gener C. Endona Caesar “Bong” Lacson Joanna Niña V. Cordero Dondie B. Ventura Jojo Manalo/Lacson Macapagal Business & Editorial office at Unit B Essel Commercial Center, McArthur Highway, Telabastagan, City of San Fernando Tel. No. (45) 625•0244 Cel. No. 0917•481•1416 [email protected] or [email protected] http://www.punto.com.ph Punto! Central Luzon is a proud member of The Philippine Press Institute Today in Philippine history Source: www.kahimyang.info Pres. Marcos lifts martial law On January 17, 1981, President Ferdinand E. Marcos lifted martial law which he declared nationwide on September 21, 1972 through Proclamation No. 1081. Citing the rising wave of lawlessness and the threat of a communist insurgency as justification, Marcos issued the proclamation which curtailed press freedom and other civil liberties, closed down Congress and media establishments, and caused the arrest of opposition leaders and militant activists, including staunchest critics then Senators Benigno Aquino Jr., Jovito Salonga and Jose Diokno. Many other political opponents were forced to go into exile overseas. By virtue of Proclamation No. 2045, Marcos lifted the state of martial law to show the Filipino people and the world that the situation in the Philippines was back to normal and that the 1973 Constitution and the government were working smoothly. The Gossipmiller Cesar Pambid Napaguusapan Lang Felix M. Garcia Janella Salvador angat kina Pasari ning shabu Julia Barretto at Liza Soberano o danup ning tau? Ano sa palagay niya ang edge niya sa iba pang ka-batch niya sa Star magic? “My passion for music,” agad niyang sagot nang walang gatol. “I can sing and I might have my own album this year. I just hope all those who watched ‘Be Careful’ will also follow our new show.” Siya si Sophie, ulila, and is paired with Marlo Mortel and PBB’s Manolo Pedrosa in “Oh My G”. |Suporta sina Eric Quizon at Maricar Reyes as her parents who both die prematurely, Janice de Belen and John Arcilla as the parents of Marco, Edgar Allan Guzman and Josh de Guzman as Marlo’s brothers, Sunshine Cruz and Dominic Ochoa as the couple who become Janella’s guardian after her parents died. Kabituin din sina Julia Buencamino (daughter of Shamaine and Nonie Buencamino) as her best friend, plus a whole barkada of new teen stars led by Lian Valentin, Kokoy de Santos and Paolo Gumabao who are, like Janella, also managed by Manny Valera. This is under the direction of Veronica Velasco, director of the hit “Pure Love.” Ipinagmamalaki din ni Janella that “Oh M G” is something different from other soaps as it’s inspirational and has a spiritual touch. “This is based on the request of Carmelite sisters who asked Ma’am Charo Santos Concio to come up with a show that pays tribute to St. Teresa of Avila who’s celebrating her 5th centenary this year. We incorporate in the story the good values she imparts like humility, detachment from material things and love of neighbor, but in a subtle fun way at hindi preachy.” Gaya ni Sophie sa Oh My G, nawawala rin ang tunay niyang ama na si Juan Miguel Salvador at matagal na nga niyang di nakikita. Ano ang nararamdaman niya? “Like Sophie, not having a dad has taught me to be strong and independent. But in real life naman, I still have my mom (singer Jenine Desiderio.)” So, which of Marlo or Manolo will conquer her heart on and off cam? “Ay, wala pong ganun. I’m only 16. Hindi pa ako ready magboyfriend. Work muna. As of now, friends lang kami lahat sa taping. Maganda ang bonding namin sa set.” “Oh My G” will start airing on Monday, January 19. TV5 executive imbiyerna kay Bayani Agbayani Hindi naitago ni Wilma Galvante, chief entertainment content officer ng TV5, ang disappointment at galit sa inaanak sa kasal na si Bayani Agbayani sa pagba-backout nito sa comedy series na 2 ½ Daddies. Sa interview kay Wilma, dalawang beses niyang sinabing galit siya kay Bayani. Kaya raw pala hindi pinipirmahan ni Bayani ang hawak na kontrata para sa comedy series dahil may offer ang ABS-CBN. Ang hindi pa maganda para kay Wilma sa ginawa ni Bayani, nag-taping pa ng pilot episode at sinabing hanggang sa second episode lang siya, gayung alam na continuing ang karakter niya sa show. “Nagalit ako sa kanya. Nag-taping ka pa hindi mo pala tatapusin ang show. Madali kang palitan, no one is indispensable. Kung nagbago ang isip mo, bakit ka pa nag-taping? “Sana, respeto na lang sa network at mga kasama mo. Hindi fair sa network ang ginawa mo, hindi ka nagpaalam nang maayos. Hindi porke’t Happy Network ang TV5, puwede mo na akong bastusin. “Unprofessional siya. Sitcom ito, kahit ano, puwede mong gawin, sabihin mo lang nang maayos,” pahayag ni Wilma. On the other hand, masaya si Wilma sa new shows ng TV5 na light ang content mula sa daily shows hanggang sa weekend shows. Infotainment ang mga show nila na ang creative department ng TV5 ang nag-line-up. Kabilang ang 2 ½ Daddies nina Robin at Rommel Padilla, BB Gandanghari, Alice Dixson at Celia Rodriguez dito. No Time For Love! Masayang humarap sa entertainment press si Barbie Forteza kaugnay ng The Half Sisters na todo ang taaas ng rating sa ngayon. Malapit nang magwakas ang soap kung kaya nag-presscon ito kamakailan lang. In the said presscon napakaganda ni Barbie na sinagot ang lahat ng katanungan ng press. Una na siyepmreng sinagot ni Barbir ay yung katuwaaan niya sa sobrang taas ng ratings ng kanilang soap. “Nagpapasalamat kaming lahat sa suporta sa amin, hindi ko talaga inisip na ganito kataas ang ratings namin, salamat talaga, maraming salamat,”paulit-ulit niyang sabi. Sumunod na tanong ay ang tungkol sa kanyang lovelife. Pansin daw kasi ng ilang press na tila walang lalaking nali-link sa kanya sa ngayon. “Hindi po talaga ako focus diyan, zero po talaga as in wala, sa career po ako nakatuon ngayon,” sabi pa niya. Samantala, hindi naman sinipot ni Barbie Forteza ang presscon ng sarili niyang indie film na #Ewankosau Sarangheyo (I Lab U) last Sunday na ginanap sa Fisher Mall, Quezon City dahil medyo nagkaroon ng kalituhan sa availability ng Kapuso teen star. Ayon sa paliwananag ng publicist ng movie na si Jun Lalin, a month ago ay nagpasabi na raw ang GMA Artist Center na humahawak ng career ni Barbie na hindi available ang young star sa scheduled presscon. Ayon sa talent coordinator ng movie, nagyes naman daw ang handler ni Barbie sa kanila for the said presscon pero after two hours daw ay binawi. Hanggang last minute ay pinakikiusapan ni Jun ang kampo ni Barbie na sumaglit sa presscon kahit 15 minutes lang bago ito pumunta sa scheduled appointment sa Tomas Morato tutal naman ay malapit lang sa nasabing lugar ang venue presscon. Si Barbie ang bida sa pelikula at malaking bagay siyempre na makadalo siya sa presscon para humarap sa entertainment press at mai-promote ang movie dahil pag nag-flop ito ay siya rin naman ang direktang maaapektuhan. Importante sana na makadalo si Barbie sa presscon dahil ito lang ang chance niya to promote the film dahil mismong ang direktor na si Roman Perez ay aminadong hirap silang mag-promote sa TV dahil magkakaiba ang network na kinabibilangan ng mga cast. Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment. –Barry LePatner Nung mapagumasid ka keng daralanan Ampon aliwa pang pane lalabasan, Mekad ining bage kakung apansinan Arap Kapitolyo, ikit mu na naman. At yan nanan ku mang sanakan banayad Pasari ning sobrang kasakitan mekad King bie ra nung inya ikwa rang arapat Ding menako karen, iting kakung yulat. Deting amanwan ku ila ring sikoti O danggut ning bakud ning Capitol ngeni, A karaniwan a kakabit dang pilmi Babo, at nu’bala balas pana iti. Den alus kapitna mepanako na la At e na maglambat pati ‘gate’ akwa ra; Marahil, kilub ning ala mang pabanwa Pati kabilugan bakud mabating na! (Panaun nang Among inyang iting bakud, Magawa ya, inya keng biling yan alus Anam ya pang banwa at e ya pa matbud Ban agad masira’t mangalalag lubus) Posibli mu namang pasari na mekad Ning shabu nung inya pati na e dapat Agagawa da ring sugapa na keng ‘drugs’ Ba’lang mikapera king bage e mayap. E wari kapilan pamu mika-‘meeting’ Ken king Kapitolyo, a nu’ makarikil King bage iti ing mepisabi karin, At nu’ pati “junkshop owners” tinagun pin? At mepikayari king pulung kanita Itang nung sakali atin lang darala Ding mamisali ken a kaduda-duda At e malaut ing iting penako ya; Lalu’t bayu ya pa at e kalawangnan Ing kasangkapan a kayang bibitbitan, Iti e re dapat agad sasaliwan Ban keta ing bage penako alisyan. Kalupa ning ngeni kanakung asabi, A nu’ pelalu ping matilus na pati Ning bakud a bakal penako da reti, Yan nung alang sali, e r’ kuanan deti At e ra paglumon ing bage makanyan A makaperwisyu maging kaninu man; Uling kabud meging kusintirul ta’ ngan King bage e mayap e na mapatpat yan. At nanung silbi ning nanu mang pisabi Nung e ra naman pin mattupad iti? Ing PPO ausan ke pansin kaniti Ban tutukan na ing bage mepisabi. At ninu mang ‘junkshop owner’ ing marakap Mekasaling ‘puslit’ a e sal’wan dapat, Alang kapilisyan, mikaswan yang agad ‘Anti-fencing’ at e na makapamuklat. Uling nung kabud na multa ing parusa Masulit ‘paten’ ing bage malala na, At nu’ agyang bawal, iti sisigi ra Uling keng makanyan den manakitan la. At kaugne niting kakung asambitla, Ausan kia mu naman ing ken manibala Karing ‘provincial guard’ o magbante kaya King Kapitolyo neng tahimik na’ing sabla. Ing sana e na la kabud makalukluk, Mipapag-kwentu at pane mu ken kilub, Nu’ne lumual la at saka pin lumibut Ban ing ‘capitol ground’ abante reng lubus! Punto! Central Luzon • January 15 - 17, 2015 • Thursday - Saturday Kasunod na si Janella Salvador sa ilo-launch ng Star Magic sa kanilang batch matapos sina Julia Barretto at Liza Sobranao. Siya ang bida sa Oh My G”, kapalit ng Be Careful with My Heart sa 11:30 a.m. slot bago ang “Showtime”. 5 CL govs enjoin cops to secure APEC delegates By Joel P. Mapiles Pampanga PIO CLARKFIELD — The Central Luzon governors who are members of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) enjoined all police officers in Region III to secure the safety of the delegates of the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) Summit that will be held here from January 21 to February 7, this year. The Central Luzon governors expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the national government in bringing the APEC summit in this Freeport zone. “This means growth for the region that will boost the socio-economic conditions of the people particularly in Pampanga being the host province,” Governor Lilia Pineda said. In a meeting held yesterday at the Oxford Hotel here, several governors including Nueva Ecija Governor Aurelio Umali, Pampanga Governor Pineda, Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Alvarado, Bataan Governor Albert Garcia, Aurora Governor enjoined Police Regional Director Ronald Santos, Provincial Police Director Rodolfo Recomono and City Director Eden Ugale ensured the safety of the APEC delegates during their stay any place they want in Central Luzon. Governor Umali, chair of the RPOC and Governor Pineda ordered the police officials to handle the well the security of the delegates. In response, Ugale said of the 495 police personnel in Angeles City, some 251 will be assigned to secure the APEC delegates. Santos said some 380 police officers of the regional headquarters will augment during the activity. Santos added that each of the five provinces were asked to deploy atleast 300 of their police personnel to assist in the security of the delegates. The regional director said they have put up command center where all instructions and joint operations will be handled by the police hierarchy. He said the Philippine National Police Headquarters vowed to support the 3,000 police officers who will assist in the APEC Summit with food and gasoline allowances. Santos specified that each police officer will be given P500 per day for their food. The police officer will be deployed starting Saturday ( January 17). However, Santos lamented that the billeting expenses of the police officers is not included in the budget. With this, Governor Alvarado, RDC chair said the five governors of Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Bataan and Zambales will augment some P3-million for the billeting expenses of the police officers. Angeles City Director Ugale assured the governors that they can handle the crowd control as he assigned some 251 police officers. Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan said he enjoined all barangay officials to clean and clear the city with beggars and other unnecessary sceneries within the city villages. The meeting was also attended by by APEC Ambassador Ma. Angelina M. Sta. Catalina- Deputy Director General for Conference Management Services APEC National Organizing Council, Ms. Glea P. Saunar-Overall Coordinator for Hotel Accomodation, APEC-NOC, Ms. Noemi Garcia-Manager, Tourism Promotions Dept. (CDC) and Angeles City Councilor Maricel Morales. SM holds special movie screening for deaf, blind By Ashley Manabat AWARDEE. PRO3 director Chief Supt. Ronald V. Santos and Regional DOJ Chief Prosecutor Atty. Jesus Simbulan hand over awards of commendation to 5 Tarlac Criminal Investigation and Detection Group personnel led by provincial officer Chief Inspector Luis M. Ventura, Jr, together with SPO4 George Cruz, SPO2 Gerardo Manuel, PO3 Cherry Vicente and PO1 Hyselle Chan during the traditional Monday flag-raising ceremony at Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Photo by George Hubierna Punto! Central Luzon • January 15 - 17, 2015 • Thursday - Saturday 5 Tarlac CIDG cops cited 6 By George Hubierna CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) director Chief Supt. Ronald V. Santos commended five personnel of the Tarlac Criminal Investigation an d Detection Group (CIDG) for having successfully solved highly sensational criminal cases in the province. The awardees during the traditional Monday flag-raising ceremony were Chief Inspector Luis M. Ventura, Jr., TCIDG provincial officer; SP04 George Cruz, chief clerk and chief inves- tigator; SP02 Gerardo Manuel, chief intelligence; PO2 Cherry Vicente and PO1 Jyselle Chan both detailed personnel from Tarlac police office. The Tarlac CIDG is recognized as best unit in Central Luzon that solved and filed cases against the suspects of three murder cases including those of police asset Glenn Gozum on September 30, 2014; police intelligence officer PO2 Ritchell Criste on October 10, 2014; and Clark International Airport Chief Engineer Ruel Angeles on November 10, 2014, along with the rape with homicide cases of 70-year-old former OFW Marina Dizon on July 6, 2014 and 16-year-old campus beauty queen Lea Batucan on December 8, 2014. Batucan case was solved by the CIDG in less than 24 hours. According to Santos, the commendations were given to the deserving police officers for their contribution to the early solution of this high profile cases with Special Investigation Task Group (SITG). “I congratulate you for a job well done. Rest assured that I always cherish your professionalism and dedication to service. Carry on!” Santos said. Kasulyang isusuot ng Papa, gawa ng Bulakenyo Ni Rommel Ramos GUIGUINTO, Bulacan -- Isang Bulakenyo ang nagdisensyo at gumawa ng mga kasulya na isusuot ni Pope Francis sa pagbisita nito sa bansa. Tatlong kasulya ang nakatakdang gamitin ni Pope na may mga disenyong anahaw at Sto. Nino de Cebu, sampaguita at kawayan at isang payak na disenyo ng sampaguita. Ayon kay Ronald Allan Babaran, designer-tailor ng Disensyo Sagrada ng Barangay Tiaong ng nabanggit na bayan, simple lamang ang mga ginawang kasulya batay sa kagustuhan ng Papa. Ayaw daw kasi nito ng magarbong disenyo kayat ginawa lamang itong simple. Ang mga disenyo gaya ng kawayan, sampaguita at anahaw ang inilagay upang magsilbing simbolo na dumalaw ang Papa sa Pilipinas. Ayon kay Babaran, natutuwa sila dahil sila ang napiling gumawa ng isusuot na kasulya ni Pope Francis. Isa na rin daw itong blessing dahil sa napakabihira ng ganitong pagkakataon. Samantalang bukod sa tatlong kasulya ni Pope Francis ay sila din ang gumawa ng estola na isusuot ng 2,500 pari sa pagdating ng Papa. CLARK FREEPORT – In the continuing bid to treat persons with disabilities (PWDs), a special movie screening for the blind and the deaf featuring films with audio description and subtitles were presented in selected SM cinemas in the country. The special movie screenings were presented by SM Cares in partnership with the Deaf and Blind Support Philippines, Inc.; the Center for Advocacy, Learning and Livelihood (CALL) Foundation of the Blind, Inc.; the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB); and SM Cinemas on Wednesday. At the SM City Clark here, The Life of Pi, which has been commercially shown in the past, was again shown at Cinema 3 at 8 a.m. but this time with two added features - the Audio Description (AD) and Close Captioning (CC) - which can enable the visually impaired and the hearing impaired to enjoy the movie. AD is a special narration of key visual elements of a film which can enable the blind to appreciate the movie. The narrated insertions are inserted into pauses in between screen dia- logues to add context to the story but without disturbing the original flow of the film. This would enable the visually impaired movie goer to follow the development of the film story without guessing or without asking somebody else what’s going on. CC transcribes the audio portion of the program so that the hearing impaired can read the printed words on the screen. Captions also identify the speakers in the movies, describe in words the sound effects, as well as indicate music and laughter for the appreciation of the deaf, said SM City Clark assistant mall manager Andrea Madlangbayan. She added that the special movie screenings “are meant to bring greater accessibility of movies and visual media to PWDs in the Philippines.” Other SM cinemas also featured special movie screenings like Hugo for SM City Marikina, Les Miserables for SM Supercenter Muntinlupa, and Taken 2 for SM City Naga. SM partner organizations also include AKAP Pinoy, Philippine Blind Union, NCDA, Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, and the Angeles City SPED Center. Notice of Extrajudicial Settlement Notice is hereby given that Liza Euferio Fraselle, 42 years old, Filipina, resident of No. 11-14 Teodoro St., Sta. Maria II, Balibago, Angeles City and sole heir of Jacques Justin Marrie Fraselle who died intestate on March 11, 2004 in Bastogne, Belgium executed an Affidavit of Extrajudicial Settlement of his estate, more particularly described as Savings Account No. 3-374-000.00003374002008. with Metro Bank in Angeles City, before Notary Public Virgilio S. Lansang as per Doc No. 348, Page No. 78, Book No. 022, Series of 2015. Punto! Central Luzon: January 9, 16 & 23, 2015 Aerial view of Hilaga. Web Empty dilapidated buildings. Virtual jungle takes over Florikultura site. SM buys Paskuhan From page 1 The buyer – SM Development Corporation (SMDC). The seller – the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). The price – P939 million. Known officially as the Philippine Christmas Village and popularly Paskuhan Village at its establishment in 1990 and now as Hilaga (North), the property with its main building shaped like a Christmas lantern when viewed from above occupy – with its adjacent area of the Florikultura Gardens and the former Days Inn – premium 9.3 hectares at the junction of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and the Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA) in Barangay San Jose. An informed source said by next week, SMDC would have acquired Hilaga with the almost P1 billion amount. Sad over sale As this developed, former Pampanga vice governor and current 1st District Rep. Joseller “Yeng” Guiao expressed sadness and dissatisfaction with the sale of what he described as a “symbol of the Kapampangans.” “We could have pre- served Hilaga and put it to better use,” Guiao said. “Sayang (It’s a waste),” he lamented. With the consummation of the sale, Guiao was advised to retrieve the bust of his father, former Pampanga Gov. Bren Z. Guiao, which is perched on a pedestal at the property’s Plaza Guiao. The elder Guiao was among the braintrust which included then Tourism Secretary Jose Antonio Gonzales and then Center for International Trades, Expositions and Missions Director Mina Gabor that conceptualized the Paskuhan Village. grabbed from Smartworks Creatives Paskuhan brief Bust of Gov. Guiao ‘trashed’. Photos The Hilaga property was part of the land owned by the Lazatin family. In 1990, it was donated to the government. On December 11, 1990, then President Cory Aquino opened the Paskuhan Village which showcased the best Christmas-inspired Filipino arts and crafts, including demonstrations on how these products were made. “To support the lantern industry of San Fernando,” was supposed to be among the principal reasons for the establishment of the Paskuhan Village. At the time of its con- struction and until its reported sale recently, it was bruited about that a “deed of donation” mandated that the area should be exclusively used for no purpose other than the promotion of the Christmas lantern industry.” In 2012, this came to the fore when a resolution was filed with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pampanga to put up a branch of the Casino Filipino at the Paskuhan Village which by that time was already turning into a losing proposition. Religious organizations were joined by militant groups, parents and teachers association in opposing the casino-at-Paskuhan resolution. At one time, the Paskuhan Village hosted the regional consular office of the Department of Foreign Affairs before it transferred to the Clark Freeport. Deed of sale There was no “deed of donation” that explicitly expressed exclusivity for the use of the Paskuhan Village for Christmas-themed purposes. There was a “deed of sale” executed with the then Philippine Tourism Authority by one “Robert David, in his capacity as the attorney-in-fact of the Lazatin-Singian patriarch Jesus Lazatin.” These, according to the source privy to the SM-TIEZA transaction but requested anonymity for absence of authority to speak on the matter. Asset Privatization The source said the sale of Hilaga was part of the TIEZA’s Asset Privatization Program upon the behest of its board headed by Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez. According to the sources, the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG), which is the cen- by Bong Lacson tral advisory, monitoring, and oversight body authorized to formulate, implement, and coordinate policies for GOCCs, gave the TIEZA board, headed by former Pampanga Gov. Mark Lapid, the order for asset privatization of its 49 properties all over the country. Up for sale in the first tranche are the Agoo Playa Hotel in Agoo, La Union which is about 3.5 hectares, the Matabungkay property in Lian, Batangas which is 7.8 hectares, the Talisay property in Talisay, Batangas which is 91.7 hectares, and Hilaga in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. “These properties are lumped in the first tranche because they have clean titles,” the source said. It was also learned that an “Invitation To Bid” for the initial four properties was published in three major newspapers in November 2014. Only 5 bidders On December 17, five bidders joined the open bidding for just one property – Hilaga. Four of the bidders are all SM corporations or companies and the last was Robinsons Land Corporation. It was learned that a floor price of P849 million was established by three appraisers commissioned by TIEZA. And SMDC won with a bid of P939 million. The source described SM as “aggressive” in acquiring the property as it has reportedly given locators and tenants at Hilaga only until January 29 to vacate the premises. Hilaga is the second of SM’s recent “big buys” in the City of San Fernando. Before the end of the 2014, it acquired a vast tract of land, including the Essel Supermarket in Barangay Telabastagan which was also owned by the Lazatin family. Punto! Central Luzon • January 15 - 17, 2015 • Thursday - Saturday Rusted inaugural marker ready for scrap. 7 8 Punto! Central Luzon • January 15 - 17, 2015 • Thursday - Saturday
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