inside news www.headlinegl.com Tarlac CIDG nabs 2 big-time drug traders news...pagE 2 City launches nutrition campaign VOLUME III • NO. 165 FEBRUARY 16, 2015 MONDAY business...pagE 3 MUSEUM ATTRACTION. Clark Development Corporation President Arthur P. Tugade presents to Gov. Lilia G. Pineda, former CDC President Levy Laus, 3rd District Rep. Oscar Rodriguez, among others, the representation of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption -- one of the attractions inside the newly renovated Clark Museum. --CDC-EAD PHOTO NLEx-SCTEx integration to boost dev’t in CL - exec BY marna dagumoy - del rosario C L A R K F R EE P O R T – An official of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) said over the week that the integration of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) is only the beginning of MPTC’s plan to link the countryside and Metro Manila and boost socioeconomic development in the regions. nlex-sctex... PAGE 7 Mab’t RPT shares only P899-T, not P30M – Prov’l Info Office By Charlene A. Cayabyab CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Provincial Information Office over the week maintained that the real property tax shares of Mabalacat City, based on documents obtained from the Provincial Treasurer’s Office, amount to only P899,819 - as opposed to the city government’s claims that it has remitted P30,293,474.06 to the provincial coffers. This was according to PIO in charge Joel Mapiles, who told Headline Gitnang Luzon that he verified the data himself from the Provincial Trea- surer’s Office. “Vinerify ko iyan. Iyon talaga ang nakareflect,” Mapiles told HGL. Earlier, the city government of Mabalacat claimed that its RPT shares last year was P30,293,474.06, based on the report of Mabalacat mab’t rpt shares... PAGE 7 PhilHealth, PCSO ink deal for off-site agency offices CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - PhilHealth has formally inked an agreement with the Senate of the Philippines and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to intensify information dissemination on the National Health Insurance Program. Under the agreement, signed during PhilHealth’s 20th anniversary program and press conference held at EDSA SHANGRI-LA Hotel in Mandaluyong City, both the Senate and PCSO will provide venues that will serve as off-site PhilHealth offices, as well as personnel that will assist all walk-in clients. Senate President Franklin Drilon, who was the guestof-honor during the event and signed the agreement in behalf of the Senate of the Philippines said, “Our goal is to provide PhilHealth for every citizen of this country.” DoH Acting Secretary Janette Loreto-Garin, in her message read by Dr. Gerry Bayugoy, said that the promise to the poor of finally being able to avail of healthcare without pulling from the pocket is now within reach. The off-site offices will provide frontline assistance such as membership verification and status updates of claim refunds while acceptance of PhilHealth Member Registration Forms, will inioff-site agency... PAGE 7 2NEWS Headline Gitnang Luzon • FEBRUARY 16, 2015 Tarlac CIDG nabs 2 big-time drug traders CAMP MACABULOS - The Tarlac Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested Thursday two bigtime drug personalities in its Oplan Big Bertha operation in Moncada town. Chief Inspector Luis Ventura, Jr., Tarlac CIDG provincial officer, identified the suspects as Aries Marzan, 45, of Barangay Rizal, and Joemar de Leon, 26 of Barangay Burgos, both of Moncada. The two suspects were arrested by virtue of Search Warrant No. 022-15 issued by Judge Ramon D. Pamular of RTC Branch 32, Guimba, Nueva Ecija dated February 11, 2015 under PDEA 3 Coordination 012-00083. During the operation, de Leon has attempted to run away and evade the arrest but the raiding team immediately pursued him. Confiscated from the suspects were 14 pieces of small transparent heat sealed sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected as shabu with an estimated cost of P120,000; a digital weighing scale, a Ranger 1911A1 Cal .45 pistol with SN C00017; a unit Armscor Cal .45 pistol with SN 186671; a Smith and Wesson Cal .357 magnum revolver with SN 1206465; a Smith and Wesson Cal .22 revolver without serial number; two pieces of magazines for Cal 45; 19 pieces of live ammunition for cal 45; seven pieces of live ammunition for Cal 38; six pieces of live ammunition for Cal 22 magnum; Seventy eight pieces of P1,000 bill; 25 pieces of P500 bill; 145 pieces of P100 bill; four pieces of P200; eight pieces of P50 bill; 153 pieces of P20 bill; two pieces open plastic pack (small transparent plastic sachet) and a black leather case. The implementation of the search warrant, in coordination with the Moncada police station, was done in a peaceful and orderly manner as witnessed by barangay captain Dexter Mendoza, barangay councilors Charito G. Galletes, Armando R. Gelacio, and a media personality, while the inventory of the confiscated evidences was witnessed by Julius Guiang of the Department of Justice. SPO4 George Cruz, chief investigator of Tarlac CIDG , said that Marzan is a member of Rillera Group involved in drug trafficking and robberyhold-up activities in the province. He also said that Marzan is the subject of a week-long sur- veillance with an information report from his tracker intelligence operating team. In an interview with Marzan, he disclosed that the two .45 caliber guns were pawned to him by the two Moncada policemen thus, now subject of investigation by the authorities. The suspects are now detained at the CIDG detention cell pending the commitment order coming from the court. They are now facing charges of RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 and RA 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act). (PNA)• AUF celebrates Spring Festival By Charlene A. Cayabyab ANGELES CITY - The Confucius Institute at the Angeles University Foundation (CI-AUF) will usher the year of the wooden sheep with a roster of weeklong activities at SM City Clark. According to AUF President Joseph Angeles, CI-AUF commenced the Spring Festival, commonly known as the Chinese New Year, with the formal opening of the “Experience China Exhibit” on February 15 at 3 p.m. with Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, and wife Herminia Pamintuan, as guests of honor. The weeklong ex- hibit showcases Chinese paintings, interactive teaching resources, audio posters, live calligraphy and tea-making, and other Chinese elements and ornaments. The AUF Center for Culture and the Arts, meanwhile, staged the “Spring Festival Cultural Extravaganza” on the same day at the SM City Clark Event Centre with a repertoire of western and Chinese favorites. The AUF Performing Arts and Chinese teachers from the Fujian Normal University in China also performed traditional songs and dances, and martial arts exhibition numbers. • Policeman kills self in accidental firing By Mhike R. Cigaral BALANGA CITY -- A policeman assigned in this component city died after he accidentally fired his service firearm, hitting himself on the head at around 11 p.m. over the week. In an official report from the Bataan Police Provincial Office, Inspector Jennifer Cruz, information officer, identified the victim as Police Officer 1 Eubie Edward Macaspac, a resident of Barangay Dona Francisca, this city. Macaspac is the assistant chief of the Police Community Relations of the Balanga City Police Office. Reports said the victim was clearing his firearm when he accidentally pulled its trigger. However, some witnesses said Macaspac was intoxicated and was playing with his gun before the incident happened. At about 3:30 a.m. on February 13, 2015, a Thursday, the victim was declared dead by his attending physician at a nearby hospital.• SK ELECTIONS MOVED TO 2016. Both houses of Congress have approved the postponement of the SK elections to the last Monday of October 2016. This was revealed by Atty. Marilyn Barua-Yap, Secretary General of the House of Representatives, left, when she was interviewed by Leny Manalo of Headline. Yap said the approved bill has been forwarded to Malacanang for the signature of President Aquino. Proponents of SK reform, led by the National Youth Commission, are now expected to press for the passage of the SK reform bill before the SK elections. -leny manalo City holds learning sessions Provincial gov’t to honor outstanding solo parents for Sama-Bajaus By Charlene A. Cayabyab MABALACAT CITY - The city government recently held a three-day learning session for 130 Sama-Bajau residents in the city. Among the topics discussed during the session were self-perception, family and community; indigenous knowledge systems and practices; attitudes and capacities, and needs as human beings. Sama- Bajau (SB) or Bajao, an indigenous ethnic group from maritime Southeast Asia, live a seaborne lifestyle using vinta and perahu as sailing vessels. Most of them still lag behind in terms of education and economic standing and that led the city local government with City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) chaired by Josie Basilio in partnership with God’s Love for the Indigents Ministry (GLIM) head Edwin Villanueva and Perla Villanueva to help them identify their needed capability building based on their perceived and felt needs. Some of the major issues identified during the Empowering Learning sessions for Indigenous Peoples Initiatives (ELIPI) last Febsama-bajaus... Page 7 CITY OF MALOLOS – Recognizing the hardships and the important roles of solo parents in the society, the Provincial Government of Bulacan (PGB) through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) will honor the Natatanging Solo Parent 2014 in the Annual Solo Parent General Assembly tomorrow, February 17, 2015 at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city. Bulacan Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado said the general assembly aims to increase the awareness of the public about solo parent programs and to acknowledge outstanding single parents that strengthen his/her families’ foundation with their own parenting techniques. “Dapat lang na mabatid ng ating mga kababayang solo parents na mayroon programa at benepisyong nakalaan para sa kanilang pamilya dahil hindi tayo papayag na hindi sila nabibigyan ng sapat na aksyon sa kanilang pangangailangan. They must be provided with necessary assistance,” solo parents... Page 7 FEBRUARY 16, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon APEC SOM-1 highlights building sustainable, resilient communities CLARK FREEPORT Guided by the APEC 2015 overarching theme “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World,” the recently concluded First APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings, held from January 26 to February 07 at the Clark and Subic Freeport Zones, tackled initiatives on food security, management of health threats and improvement of natural disaster risk reduction to support the APEC 2015 priority “Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities.” Food Security – The APEC Oceans and Fisheries Working Group meeting highlighted how fisheries and sustainable aquaculture are critical to ensuring food security, sustainable livelihoods, and economic prosperity worldwide. Fish are a critical source of protein for many, particularly in the APEC Region. One way of achieving food security in the coastal and marine environment is to combat illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fish- ing, improve biodiversity of all support-ecosystems, and create well-maintained ecosystems that provide more ecological goods and better ecological services. This October in Iloilo, the Ocean and Fisheries Working Group (OFWG) and Policy Partnership for Food Security (PPFS) will come together for the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Food Security and Blue Economy. One of the key deliverables is the APEC Food Security Action Plan, which will be a longterm OFWG strategy for addressing food security aligned with the APEC food system and PPFS Roadmap. The development of a blue economy in the APEC region is an important approach to attain sustainable development and utilization of marine resources and ecosystems as well as achieve inclusive economic growth. The OFWG and the PPFS are both chaired by Undersecretary Asis Perez of the Philippine Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Re- sources (BFAR). Health – At the Life Sciences Innovation Forum (LSIF) and the Health Working Group (HWG) meetings, APEC economies reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen healthcare systems as a step towards APEC’s goal of a healthy Asia-Pacific region by 2020. For 2015, LSIF and HWG will concentrate on the following areas: universal healthcare coverage, prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, health financing, food safety, and preparedness for effective management of infectious diseases and health pandemics. The APEC LSIF and HWG agendas directly feed into the APEC 2015 theme of inclusive growth through the development and promotion of innovative healthcare systems and products. As shared by the Philippine delegation, jointly led by Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), APEC’s Healthy Asia-Pacific vision complements the Kalusugan Pan- gkalahatan initiative under the Aquino Health Agenda that aims to achieve equitable access to quality health care by all Filipinos. Emergency Preparedness - The impact of disasters on human lives, particularly on livelihood, business, and trade, knows no borders, emphasized the APEC Emergency Preparedness Group (EPWG). APEC can contribute in enabling the Asia-Pacific region to better prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters by helping to reduce the risks of disasters and building business and community resilience. APEC member economies shared experiences and best practices on four thematic areas of disaster management – prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery and rehabilitation. The meeting also highlighted the importance of research and science and technology in reducing the damage of disasters and the significance of business continuity in ensuring liveapec som1... Page 7 BUSINESS 3 City launches nutrition campaign By Charlene A. Cayabyab MABALACAT CITY --The City Nutrition Office recently launched the “10 Kumainments” campaign of the National Nutrition Council’s (NNC) which provides the recommended guide for Filipinos to obtain a healthy diet. The Regional launching of “10 Ku- mainments” and “Pinggang Pinoy,” was held at Kings Royale, Bacolor town. The two campaigns seek to address the growing concern for the nutritional status of Filipinos, which has been compromised by either a lack or excess of food, unhealthy eating habits and the trend towards a sedentary lifestyle. nutrition... Page 7 Stress management seminar held for CSF employees BY Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario CL A R K FR EEPORT – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Tarlac College of Agriculture (TCA) for the establishment of a satellite office of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) National Ecology Center in the latter’s campus. “This partnership seeks to develop a core of facilitators who can adopt a comprehensive ecological solid waste management program in their respective local government units (LGUs) as well as develop courses that seek to protect public health and the environment,” EMB Director Jonas Leones said. Specifically, it wants to increase the awareness and familiarity of facilitators in conducting waste study that would lead them in designing stress management... Page 7 781 Zambalenos join PESO first career fair NEW WATER TRUCK. Mayor Edwin D. Santiago joins CSFPWD officials General Manager Jorge Gumba and Board of Director Tonette Orejas during the blessing of the agency’s new truck in front of City Hall. This vehicle will be used during calamities, giving fresh and potable water to affected residents. --CSF-CIO PHOTO BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES - A total of 781 high school students, parents and teachers in this town have participated in the first ever career fair organized by the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Zambales. The participating high school students, mostly graduating this year, come from the various public high schools in this town that include Botolan National High School, Loob Bunga High School, Baquilan Resettlement High School, Beneg National High School, Panan National High School, New Taugtog National High School, and Ramon Magsaysay Technological University Laboratory High School – Botolan Campus. “The 100% attendance of all the public high schools in Botolan is achieved through the support and cooperation of the Department of Education (DepEd) Zambales headed by Dr. Zenia G. Mostoles,” said Vice Governor and Provincial PESO manager Ramon G. Lacbain II. The DepEd Zambales issued a memorandum to all the public high schools in the province informing them of the schedule of career fairs and at the same time, encouraging their participation. Meanwhile, a total of 16 tertiary institutions joined the career fair held at Botolan National High School. The participating tertiary institutions consisted of 11 colleges and universities and five tech-voc schools which marketed their schools and courses offered by bringing some of their students, showing their school uniforms and distributing flyers. career fair... Page 7 4 OPINION Headline Gitnang Luzon • FEBRUARY 16, 2015 EDITORIAL Long time coming WE should expect faster and more efficient travel with the upcoming integration of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and Subic-ClarkTarlac Expressway (SCTEx) – which is also seen to boost socioeconomic development in the regions by linking the countryside to Metro Manila. According to Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) president Ramoncito S. Fernandez, “this is just the beginning.” The integration has been a long time coming, with Senator Franklin Drilon pushing hard for the plan to come into fruition. After the signing of the deal between the agreed parties, the construction starts this March. Manila North Tollways Corporation, during a get together with the local media over the week, revealed plans for the integration which include the removal of barriers and the construction of new toll plazas at the existing entry and exit ramps of the two expressways. A new toll collection system will be used, which will feature a common transit ticket where a single official receipt will be issued to motorists, showing a breakdown of the NLEx and SCTEx portions of their trips. When the integration is finished before the year ends, motorists will only make two stops at toll plazas instead of five from Balintawak to Subic Tipo and back, and two stops instead of four from Balintawak to Tarlac and back. The integration will also bring modern features like dedicated shortrange communications tags, contactless and magnetic cards, and in the near future, radio frequency identification sticker tags as means of paying toll. 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Office Address: 2nd Floor, U2 Building, MacArthur Highway, Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, 2000 Tel. Nos. (045) 455.0781 I Daras Candaba (SK ng Filipinas, Pangalawa sa 7 na bahagi) SA sa mga ipinagmamalaking artifact ng Pambansang Museo ng Pilipinas ay ang tinatawag na Daras Candaba. Ang artifact na ito ay kabilang sa mga itinuturing na National Cultural Treasure ng bansa dahil na rin sa kahalagahan nito sa pag-unawa ng nakalipas na galing at ibat-ibang lugar. Ang ganitong daloy ng pamumuhay ay umikot sa mga pamayanang malapit sa kailugan katulad ng mga matatandang ilog, sapa at danaw ng Gitnang Luzon at baybay dagat tulad ng sa Look ng Maynila. Maraming artifact na katulad nito ang nakita pa ng mga experto mula sa ibat-ibang lugar at rehiyon. Katulad ng mga daras na galing ng Taiwan na gawa naman sa puting batong jade, o nang mga daras na gawa sa mga higanteng kabibing Tridacna gigas at Tridacna maxima na karaniwang makikita mga lugar na sakop ng Magbalawe sa Asya-Pasipiko. Sa loob Aleesus Manarang lang ng Pampanga, marami pang mga kauri nitong sa pamamangka at paglalayag sa daras ang nakita o nakalap ng mga tao mula pa noong panahon ng mga ibayong dagat. Katulad ng sa kaso ng Daras Can- masisipag na pananaliksik ng tulad daba, ang lugar na Candaba na ki- nina Carl Guthe, H.O. Beyer, Robert nakitaan dito ay kabilang sa mga ma- Bradford Fox, Landa Jocano, Wilhelm tatandang pamayanan ng Pampanga Solheim, Alfredo Evangelista, Avelino na matatagpuan sa kapangpangan ng Legazpi at Marcelino Maceda. Sa kasalukuyan, ang iba sa mga tinawag noong Rio Grande de Pampanga ng mga Español o Ilog Pam- sinaunang daras na nakita ng mga panga ngayon. Ang artifact ay gawa tao ay ginamit bilang hasaan ng mga sa pangunahing uri ng bato na tina- kasangkapang metal tulad ng palang, tawag na basalt. Mga tipo ng batong kampit at layit ng mga sinaunang tao matatagpuan lamang sa mga lugar na ng Gitnang Luzon, o ng mga talim may bulkan katulad ng matandang na pang-tari ng manok ng mga mabundok ng Arayat at ng marami pang nanabong. Sa kanlurang bahagi ng halimbawa na matatagpuan naman sa lalawigang Kapampangan, ang mga Kabundukang Zambales. Ang nasa- nakalap dito ay itinuring na mga agibing bato kasama ang mga uri ng dac- mat katulad ng tradisyong patuloy pa ite, pumiceous stone at jade ang mga ring pinaniniwalaan ng mga katupangunahing halimbawa ng hilaw na tubong Ayta-Mag-Indi at Ayta Magkagamitan o raw material na ginamit Anchi. Ito ay tinatawag ng Ipan Alti o ng panahon ng kulturang Neolitiko. Ipan Duldul ng mga Kapampangan at Ang nasabing Daras Candaba ay may Gugot Alti ng mga Ayta, na tutmutusukat na 36.4 cm haba, 9.8 cm lapad koy sa metaporikong ‘ngipin ng kidlat’ at 4.53 kapal. At batay sa mga na- dahil sa taglay nitong talim, husay ng kalap na kauri nito, ang Candaba ang pagkakagawa at uri ng materyal ng lumilitaw na pinaka-malaki sa mga pagkayari ng mga ito. Sa katunayan, natagpuan na mula sa malapad na maliban sa batong basalt, ang kararehiyon ng Asya-Pasipiko. Samakatu- mihan sa mga nakalap na artifact ay wid, maaaring sabihing batay na rin gawa sa ‘batung mabye’ o dacite at pusa ebidensyang ito, na sa matandang miceous stone na totoo namang malugar ng Candaba ginawa o ginagawa tatagpuang karaniwan sa mabuhangnoon ang mga naglalakihang bangka in at mabatong rehiyon ng Pampanga na posibleng ginamit sa kalakakalan at Gitnang Luzon. at palilipat-lipat ng mga tao mula sa magbalawe... Page 7 Madre sa Silanganan. Ang ganitong sinaunang teknolohiya ang siyang nagbigay ng panibagong sigla sa mga nagsisimula pa lamang na mga bayan-bayan. Kasama sa pag-usad ng ganitong uri ng pagunlad ay ang paglago ng kalakalang naka-angkla “Ang nasabing artifact ay nagbibigay ng katunayan ng pagsisimula ng kabihasnang pang-agrikultura, ng pagtatanim at simula ng pananahan ng mga tao sa isang lugar na kinakitaan ng pabubuo ng mga pinakauna at simpleng pamayanan.” yaman ng kulturang Pilipino. Ang Daras Candaba ay isang uri ng kasangkapan na pinaniniwalaan ng mga arkeologo at antropologo na ginamit noong panahon ng tinatawag na Neolitiko. Ito ay natagpuan sa lugar na sakop ng Candaba, Pampanga noong panahon ni Henry Otley Beyer, ang nangunang antropologong Amerikano noong 1930s. Ang nasabing artifact ay nagbibigay ng katunayan ng pagsisimula ng kabihasnang pang-agrikultura, ng pagtatanim at simula ng pananahan ng mga tao sa isang lugar na kinakitaan ng pabubuo ng mga pinakauna at simpleng pamayanan. Batay na rin sa maraming serye ng pag-aaral, ang artifact na katulad ng Daras Candaba, ito ay ginamit sa pagtumba ng mga punungkahoy at paglilok sa mga ito para gawing bangka. Ang lugar na nilinis ay nagbigay daan para gawing mga bukirin tulad ng palayan. Habang ang mga tipo namang mga bangkang nagawa noon ay kasama ang mga uring baranggay katulad ng mga sinaunang Kapampangan o balanghai ng mga Cebuano. Kasama dito ang baluto, lapid at ipa pang payak na uri noon. Ito ay mga bangkang yari naglalakihang kahoy tulad ng mga nakukuha sa mga makakapal na kakahuyan ng mga kabundukang Zambales ng Kanluran at Sierra FEBRUARY 16, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon Walang awa S A kasagsagan ng pagdinig tar o pulis na umiiyak sa harap at pag-iimbestiga ukol sa ng maraming tao habang ipinapakaso ng mga Philippine Na- hayag ang sakit na nararamdational Police-Special Action Force man sa kanyang puso. Bibihira (PNP-SAF) na mas kilala ngayon din ang makakita tayo ng isang sa bansag na “Fallen 44”, kumalat matikas na heneral na sumisigaw ang balita na mayroong nag-up- ng katarungan habang tumutulo load ng isang video ang luha sa kanyang mga sa internet partimata. kular sa mga social Sa kabila ng pagignetworking sites na ing acting lamang bilang nagpapakita sa brutal na pagpatay sa isa sa mga SAF. Mabilis na kumalat ang balita at mabilis din ang marami sa mga Pilipino na naging curipinakamataas ng hepe ous kung paano nga ng ating pambansang kapinatay ang isa sa Ka Dencio Pacheco pulisan, makikita kay Esmga Fallen 44. Magpina ang pighati at galit sa ing sa imbestigasyon kanyang saloobin sa pagsa kongreso, naging usap-usapan kamatay ng mga taong itinuturing ang nasabing video na kung saan niyang sariling tauhan o kanyang nag-resulta sa matinding galit ng anak o kapatid. ilang opisyal ng ating kapulisan sa Kunsabagay, iisa lamang ang nasabing klase ng pagpatay. klase ng kanilang mga uniporme Ang nasabing video din ang kung kaya’t ramdam ang kanimaaaring nagtulak kay General yang simpatiya sa mga pamilya, Leonardo Espina, ang acting PNP kamag-anak at kaibigan ng bawat Chief, upang maluha habang nag- isa sa mga Fallen 44. tatanong kung bakit ganun na lang Mapapansin si Espina nang siya ang ginawa sa kanyang mga tauhan. na ang nagsalita sa madla, naging Bagama’t ang nasabing imbes- tahimik ang lahat at wari’y nakikitigasyon ay isang pormal na pag- ayon rin sila sa mga sinapit ng mga dinig at pagsasaliksik sa kung ano namatay na mga SAF at ang sakit ang tunay na nangyari sa bakba- na nararanasan ngayon ng kanilang kan ng mga tauhan ng SAF at mga mga sari-sariling pamilya. tauhan ng Moro Islamic LiberaAng nasabing video ay maaartion Front (MILF) at Bangsamoro ing nagpalala sa galit ng mga Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), opisyal pati na mga tauhan ng atito ay naging sobrang emosyonal ing pambansang kapulisan. Magdahil na rin sa lungkot sa pag- ing ang ordinaryong mamamayan kawala sa 44 na buhay at sa galit sa na nakapanood ng video sa brutal kumitil sa mga buhay na nawala. na pagpatay sa isang miyembro ng Bibihira sa atin ang makakita Fallen 44 ay pihadong makakaratayo ng mga unipormadong mili- mdam ng galit sa mga bandidong grupo at awa naman sa pinatay na pulis maging sa mga pamilya ng namatay. Nang ipinakita ang nasabing video sa kamag-anak ng nasabing pulis upang kilalanin siya, halos bumigay din sa sobrang galit ng makita ito. Ang pag-video at pagupload sa internet ay isa ring nakaka-ngitngit na gawain ng mga armadong bandido. Ito ay mal- “Hindi ko mawari na mayroong mga taong imbes na tulungang mabuhay pa ang kapwa ay siya pa mismo ang kikitil sa kanyang buhay.” Walang Biro! inaw na pag-iinsulto sa mga pulis na namatay at sa buong kapulisan at kasundaluhan. Ito rin ay isang malinaw na paglabag sa karapatang pantao. Sa mga pandaigdigang pulisiya sa pakikidigma, labanan o giyera, mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang pagpatay sa kalaban kapag siya ay wala ng kakayahang lumaban dahil wala ng armas, bala o siya ay wala ng aatarasan, kapag ito ay sumuko na o kaya naman ay nasugatan o wala ng lakas pang lumaban. Ang pulis na nasa video ay buhay pa at gumagalaw habang nakahiga sa lupa nang siya ay lapitan ng isang armadong lalaki saka dalawang beses pinaputukan hanggang siya ay mawalan na ng hininga. Hindi ko mawari na mayroong mga taong imbes na tulungang mabuhay pa ang kapwa ay siya pa mismo ang kikitil sa kanyang buhay. Tila baga napakadali sa kanila ang pumatay ng tao kahit ang huli ay nasa kaawa-awang kundisyon na.• HeadlinesinHistory O n February 16, 1959, Fidel Castro is sworn in as prime minister of Cuba after leading a guerrilla campaign that forced right-wing dictator Fulgencio Batista into exile. Castro, who became commander in chief of Cuba’s armed forces after Batista was ousted on January 1, replaced the more moderate Miro Cardona as head of the country’s new provisional government. Castro was born in the Oriente province in eastern Cuba, the son of a Spanish immigrant who had made a fortune building rail systems to transport sugar cane. He became involved in revolutionary politics while a student and in 1947 took part in an abortive attempt by Dominican exiles and Cubans to overthrow Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo. In the next year, he took part in urban riots in Bogota, Colombia. The most outstanding feature of his politics during the period was his antiAmerican beliefs; he was not yet an overt Marxist. In 1951, he ran for a seat in the Cuban House of Representatives as a member of the reformist Ortodoxo Party, but General Batista seized power in a bloodless coup d’etat before the election could be held. Various groups formed to oppose Batista’s dicta- OPINION 5 Parnasong Kapampangan Neng Capa M. Pangan Ninung mas matako at masikan mangan? I Bosyung karas keng sobrang kapamyasnan Tabalu nung ating mipante keng mulang; Bukud king tusu ne’t maki-kaswapangan, Tiktak ya katako at kasikan mangan. Pangingilagan deng bisita i Bosyung Ding kakilala na a maki okasyun, Uling ken mung nasi nung ditak ka tinun Mangudkud kang bangi, pamikakatagun. Karas keng inuman… malaut yang lasing Uling pagmulmul na ing sioktong ampon ‘gin’; Nung mamulutan ya, “laklak” ngara na pin, Lalu pa’t nung iti kalderetang kambing. Misan, king metung a pusyun a pintan ku, Akasulu ke pung mengan iting loku, A nu’ mipaintagun keraklan king tawu Ema la at paro, binye rang rigalu. At kabang kagnan keng miagape mamangan Karap ding aliwang bisita mu naman, Apansinan ku ing kaku na ngan iatang Ing keyang pisimen king lele kung pinggan. “Ating buring sabyan” ngaku king sarili, “Ing anti kaniting kimut ning salbahi”; Makanyan man e ku na inatu iti Uling menitindi ku karing karap mi. Malagua’t salita…meyari keng mengan Ing anggang simi na kaku mibuntun ngan; Lalto king aku ing dakal dili pengan, Karing inapag dang ema ampon ulang. Marine-rine ku’t maybug e mitikdo Uli ning mitambak kaku’ing balat paro! Dapot ing dine yan kanaku milako ‘Nyang damdaman ko’ ring misasabi babo. Ngana ning dimdam kung sinabi ning metung: “Tiktak ya pin pala katako i Bosyung! Obat pati balat liklak ning simarun, Lipat ne pa rugu kasiba ing durun!!!” Castro sworn in torship, and on July 26, 1953, Castro led some 160 rebels in an attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba--Cuba’s second largest military base. Castro hoped to seize weapons and announce his revolution from the base radio station, but the barracks were heavily defended, and more than half his men were captured or killed. Castro was himself arrested and put on trial for conspiring to overthrow the Cuban government. During his trial, he argued that he and his rebels were fighting to restore democracy to Cuba, but he was nonetheless found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Two years later, Batista felt confident enough in his power that he granted a general amnesty for all political prisoners, including Castro. Castro then went with his brother Raul to Mexico, and they organized the revolutionary 26th of July Movement, enlisting recruits and joining up with Ernesto “Che” Guevara, an idealist Marxist from Argentina. On December 2, 1956, Castro and 81 armed men landed on the Cuban coast. All of them were killed or captured except for Castro, Raul, Che, and nine others, who retreated into the Sierra Maestra mountain range to wage a guerrilla war against the Batista government. They were joined by revolutionary volunteers from all over Cuba and won a series of victories over Batista’s demoralized army. Castro was supported by the peasantry, to whom he promised land reform, while Batista received aid from the United States, which bombed suspected revolutionary positions. By mid-1958, a number of other Cuban groups were also opposing Batista, and the United States ended military aid to his regime. In December, the 26th of July forces under Che Guevara attacked the city of Santa Clara, and Batista’s forces crumbled. Batista fled for the Dominican Republic on January 1, 1959. Castro, who had fewer than 1,000 men left at the time, took control of the Cuban government’s 30,000-man army. The other rebel leaders lacked the popular support the young and charismatic Castro enjoyed, and on February 16 he was sworn in as prime minister. The United States initially recognized the new Cuban dictator but withdrew its support after Castro launched a program of agrarian reform, nationalized U.S. assets on the island, and declared a Marxist government. Many of Cuba’s wealthier citizens fled to the United States, where they joined the CIA in its efforts to overthrow Castro’s regime. In April 1961, with training and support by the CIA, the Cuban exiles launched an ill-fated and unsuccessful invasion of Cuba known as the “Bay of Pigs.” The Soviet Union reacted to the attack by escalating its support to Castro’s communist government and in 1962 placed offensive nuclear missiles in Cuba. The discovery of the missiles by U.S. intelligence led to the tense “Cuban Missile Crisis,” which ended after the Soviets agreed to remove the weapons in exchange for a U.S. pledge not to invade Cuba. Castro’s Cuba was the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere, and he would retain control of it into the 21st century, outlasting 10 U.S. presidents who opposed him with economic embargoes and political rhetoric. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Castro lost a valuable source of aid, but he made up for it by courting European and Canadian investment and tourism. In July 2006, Castro temporarily ceded power to his brother Raul after undergoing intestinal surgery. His struggles with illness continued, and he officially stepped down in February 2008.• 6 ENTERTAINMENT Headline Gitnang Luzon • FEBRUARY 16, 2015 Alden Richards, papalit sa trono ni Dingdong Dantes Ai Ai Delas Alas, nabiktima ng malasadong concert producer P INILING magsalita ni Ai-Ai de las Alas tungkol sa dahilan ng biglaang pagkakansela ng Valentine show niyang I Heart Papa na kagabi ang schedule sa The Theater ng Solaire Resorts & Casino. Ayaw niya kasing maranasan pa ng iba ang ginawa sa k a n y a ng producer na si Jacob Fer na ndez kaya biglaan siyang nagpatawag ng presscon kahapon ng tanghali sa Gerry’s Grill kasama ang anak na si Sofia na sana ay guest din sa show. “Hayun, panonoorin na lang daw niya sa video ’yung sayaw niyang gagawin, hahaha!” bungad ni Ai- Ai sa media people na dumating. Sinuportahan si Ai ng road manager niyang si Leni at director sana ng show na si GB Sampedro. Naging producer niya si Jacob sa isang concert niya sa Folk Arts Theater more than 20 years ago. Tatlo silang producer ng concert na ’yon, kaso, nag-back out ’yung isa na sinalo naman ni Jacob pagdating sa pera. “Siya talaga (Jacob) ang producer nito. Siya talaga. So, the moment na nagkaroon ng problema kay Papa Chen (Richard Yap), gusto ko na ring mag-back out. Kaso nagmakaawa siya sa amin na bigyan siya ng chance na makabangon which, I think kasi, is marami siyang problema. “So, ako naman, bilang… Kasi nu’ng araw, way back 1989… Hindi ko siya friend. Pero way back 1989, ’yung first concert ko sa Folk Arts (Theater), tatlo kaming producer. Nawala ’yung isang producer. Siya ang sumalo. “So, bilang nagmamakaawa siya, kaya ako umoo,” pahayag ni Ai-Ai. “Pero marami na akong naririnig tungkol sa kanya. Oo nga, marami nga akong naririnig, but, siyempre ayoko namang magjudge ng mga tao. Ano lang naman ’yon, eh, hearsay. Tsismis ’yon,” dagdag pa ng comedy concert queen. Walang ibinigay sa kanyang downpayment na protocol na ’pag may kinukuhang artist, maliit man lang na show o concert. “Wala akong down. ’Yun nga ang naging problema ni Papa Chen. “So, ang naging… nagoffer sila ng co-prod. Then ai-ai delas alas umoo nga ako kasi to give him a chance. Ngayon, ang sagot ko lang is ’yung guests, ako at mga damit ko. Sila ’yung production. So, diyan tayo ngayon nagkaroon ng problema,” saad pa niya. Hindi sinasabi sa kanya ni Jacob ang problema niya? “Hindi nga! Lahat kasi, lahat tayo na-surprise, ’di ba? Kasi lahat kami, kahapon lang din namin nalaman,” tugon pa ni Ai-Ai. “Nu’ng unang rehearsal, hindi natuloy kasi ayaw tumugtog ng banda. So, ginawan ko ng paraan. Three days ako. Tapos, ngayon, ’pag ginawa ko pa ito, parang tinolerate ko rin siya na… na ’yon... manloko ng ibang tao. Baka meron pa siyang iba… Baka mangyari pa ito ulit. Eh, huwag na. Kawawa naman ’yung mabibiktima pa,” katwiran ng komedyana. Matagal nang hindi nakikipag-usap si Ai kay Jacob. Ang nakipag-usap sa kanya ay ang road manager niyang si Leni. Sinabi raw sa kanya ni Jacob na gusto niyang magbayad. Ayaw lang daw tanggapin ang chekeng iniisyu niya. “Sagot ko sa kanya, baka ikaw ang puwedeng makasagot niyan. Siguro it has something to do with reputation. Gusto niyang abonohan ni Ai-Ai ang lahat, ngayon, siya ang may utang lahat kay Ai-Ai. Sabi ko, ‘Ako maghahabol sa inyo?’” chika ni Leni, na gumawa ng agreement upang sila ang mag-take over. ’Yun nga lang, mas malaki pala ang problema sa venue, sa The Theater ng Solaire, na hindi rin pala bayad. Kaya naman kahit magpapasok ng equipment sa venue, hindi rin pinayagan. “Ang last request niya, ‘Sana naman huwag akong durugin ni Ai.’ Sabi ko, ‘I think she’s entitled to what she’s gonna do. Kung ano ang gustong gawin ni Ai, hindi ko siya mapipigilan,’” katwiran daw ni Leni kay Jacob. Dahil sa nangyari, feeling ni Ai-Ai ay sobra siyang na-betray. “Kasi, kumbaga, binigyan ko siya ng chance dahil gusto niyang makabangon. So, minsan naisip ko, ’pag sobra ding mabait, mahirap din,” katwiran pa ni Ai-Ai. So, malungkot na ang Valentine’s niya dahil nakansela ang show? “Hindi! Magluluto ako ng carbonara sa bahay sa Valentine’s Day. Alam ninyo na, hahaha!” deklara ni Ai. Anyway, kukonsultahin pa raw ng komedyana ang mga abogado niya tungkol sa tanong kung dapat ba siyang magsampa ng kaukulang reklamo kay Jacob. Ang dapat sana’y Valentine show, gagawin na lang bilang Mother’s Day concert niya sa May 16. As of this writing, wala pang venue na napipili ang grupo ni Ai-Ai, pero definitely, hinding-hindi na raw siya muli pang makikipagtrabaho sa produ ng naunsyaming V-Day concert.• THE BARRETTO SISTERS Paulit-ulit na away-bati ng mga Barretto, nakakasawa na T ILA tahimik ngayon ang feuding Barretto Sisters lalo na nasa part ni Claudine Barretto na kaaway ang dalawa niyang mga nakatatandang kapatid na sina Gretchen at Marjorie. Gayunman, nag-iiba ang ihip ng hangin dahil ang magkasanggang-dikit na sina Gretchen at Marjorie ay tila nagkakalabuan ngayon dahil nakipagkasundo na umano ang ina ni Julia Barretto sa kanyang mga magulang at iniwang mag-isa sa hangin ang longtime partner ni Tonyboy Cojuangco. Kung matatandaan pa, hindi ito ang unang pagkakataon na nagkaroon ng gap ang magkapatid na Gretchen at Marjorie pero sa kalaunan ay nagkabati rin sila hanggang maging magkakampi laban sa kanilang mga magulang at mismo ng kanilang bunsong kapatid na si Claudine. Parating magkasama sina Gretchen at Marjorie sa mga lakaran at kitang-kita rin kay Gretchen ang pagiging supportive sa kanyang pamangkin na si Julia Barretto na anak ni Marjorie sa ex-husband nitong si Dennis Padilla. May gap din ngayon ang mag-inang Marjorie at Julia kay Dennis na nag-ugat nang mag-file ang Kapamilya teenstar na i-drop ang apelyidong Baldivia (tunay na apelyido ni Dennis) at gawin itong Barretto. Ngayon ay hindi nag-uusap at nagpapansinan ang magamang Dennis at Julia. Ngayong nakipagbati na umano si Marjorie sa kanilang nakaalitang magulang ni Gretchen, hindi kami magtataka kung sina Marjorie at Claudine naman ang maging magkakampi laban kay Gretchen. Next month, on March 10 ay magdi-debut na si Julia. Aabangan kung darating si Gretchen at ama ni Julia na si Dennis sa 18th birthday party ni Julia o hindi.• Jennylyn Mercado naibenta ang concert na mag-isa lang A S WE write ay 95% sold out na ang tickets para sa pre-Valentine concert ni Jennylyn Mercado on Feb. 13 na “OO na! Ako Na Mag-isa! Samahan N’yo Naman Ako!” sa SM Skydome. Wala nang available VIP at Gold Tickets at halos paubos na rin ang silver tickets. Siyempre, masayang-masaya ang buong team ni Jen partikular na ang mga producers. Nakaka-pressure naman talaga ang mag-produce ng concert lalo pa’t hindi mo alam kung tatangkilikin ng mga tao. Kaya very thankful sila at talagang nagsilabasan ang supporters ni Jen para suportahan ang aktres. Sinisigurado naman ni Jen na talagang mage-enjoy ang manonood ng kanyang concert dahil hango ito sa huli niyang pelikula na “English Only, Please” kung saan ay lalabas siya sa first part bilang Tere Madlangsakay, ang karakter niya sa nasabing MMFF movie. Bukod dito, may segment din sa concert si Papa Jack na magbibigay ng love advice sa kanya kaya dito raw ilalantad talaga ng aktres ang totoong kwento ng kanyang love life. Makakasama ni Jennylyn dito ang buong cast ng English Only, Please, kabilang na ang leading man niyang si Derek Ramsay, pati na rin ang mga ex-boyfriends niyang sina Mark Herras at Dennis Trillo.• FEBRUARY 16, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon magbalawe... from Page 4 nlex-sctex... from Page 1 “Soon, motorists will enjoy even greater convenience with the NLEx Harbor Link segments and Connector Road already being started in different phases,” MPTC president Ramoncito S. Fernandez said. The integration will bring to SCTEx the modern features of NLEx’s toll collection system, he added. These include the use of dedicated shortrange communications (DSRC) tags, contactless and magnetic cards, and in the near future, radio frequency identification (RFID) sticker tags as means of paying toll. MNTC said some toll barriers that will be removed are the NLEx Dau Barrier and the SCTEx 7 Mabalacat Toll Barrier. New toll plazas will be constructed at the existing entry and exit ramps at NLEx Dau and Sta. Ines. A new SCTEx Tarlac Toll Plaza will also be constructed, he said. The toll collection system integration will feature a common transit ticket system for both NLEx’s closed system and that of the SCTEx. A single official receipt will be issued to motorists, showing a breakdown of the NLEx and SCTEx portions of their trips. Meanwhile, the construction for the integration will start in March this year with the Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) now sourcing for a contractor to un- dertake the civil works. The development comes on the heels of the signing of the integration agreement last week between MNTC and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) with Senate President Franklin Drilon (center) as main witness. The integration of NLEx and SCTEx will be implemented by MNTC at an estimated cost of P650 million. When the integration is finished before the year ends, motorists will only make two stops at toll plazas instead of five from Balintawak to Subic Tipo and back, and two stops instead of four from Balintawak to Tarlac and back. MNTC is also expected to take over the SCTEx concession this year as it has been recently awarded the contract for the management, operation and maintenance of the 94-km SCTEx. The award was issued by BCDA following the result of the Price Challenge held last January 30, 2015. MNTC president Rodrigo E. Franco said the integration will provide motorists with a more continuous travel experience along the NLEx and the SCTEx. “The toll collection technology that is available to NLEx motorists will now be used along the SCTEx, making travel faster and more efficient,” he said.• mab’t rpt shares... from Page 1 City Treasurer Marlene Mendiola. According to the reports, the city shares are recorded at P21,205,431.86 while barangay shares are P9,088,042.20. Mabalacat City also claims to be the biggest contributor to the RPT Proceeds among the cities and municipalities in Pampanga. • risks. The number ‘0’ is represented by clasping hands of people from all walks of life, symbolizing Philhealth’s universality, and articulating the anniversary theme. The special postage stamp, on the other hand, measures 30mm x 40mm and is designed with a vibrant, multi-colored pattern that symbolizes PhilHealth’s dynamic initiatives in fulfilling its mandate of universal coverage and ensuring responsive benefits for its members. It also stands for PhilHealth’s strong partner- ship with health care service delivery providers. A nationwide simultaneous run, second in PhilHealth history, was held on Sunday (February 15) in 13 sites all over the country and served as one of the highlights of the agency’s 20th anniversary. The Quezon City leg was held at the Quezon Memorial Circle while other sites include Baguio, Dagupan, Tuguegarao, Naga, Lipa, Lucena, Iloilo, Cebu, Tacloban, Davao, Koronadal, and Subic. (PR)• nize, protect and promote the rights of indigenous cultural communities creating a national commission and establishing mechanisms, appropriating funds and for other purposes. Nasul Agpangan, Imam of the Badjau community said, “Nagpapasalamat kami kay Ysagani Ibarra na tinanggap at pinatira kami pansamantala. Kay Mayor Boking dahil sa programang ito, hindi niya kami pinapabayaan.” According to Villanueva they are already processing the relocation of this indigenous tribe to Zambales wherein P 5,000 from the city gov- ernment will be given to support each family. “Karamihan sa amin ay di payag tumira sa Zambales, unang-una napakalayo dahil sa bundok ito at sanay kami na sa dagat nakatira. Pero kung ito ang tingin nila mas makakabuti sa amin, wala kaming magagawa kung hindi ang sumunod,” Agpangan added. The ELIPI program also opts to direct social workers and community development workers who are managing cases of the Bajaus, and other Sama-Bajau, who shall be trained on facilitating it. • off-site agency... from Page 1 tially be implemented at the Senate. During the event, PhilHealth’s commemorative medal and stamp were also unveiled. The commemorative medal, made by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is made of 89% copper, 5% zinc, 1% tin, 34 millimetres in diameter, and weighs 15 grams. Inscribed in the medal’s obverse side is ‘20 years’ representing PhilHealth’s 20th year of providing every Filipino family with financial protection against health sama-bajaus... from Page 2 ruary 11 to 13 at Gawad Kalinga, Tabun were lack of awareness of women and children’s right; low self esteem, discrimination from the community; lack of good health and sanitation practices and poor access to health benefits. ELIPI module aims to build the inherent potentials and capabilities of the Sama-Bajau by teaching them of their rights and responsibilities and capacitating them to preserve their cultural and develop self-reliance. Also discussed is the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act, an act to recog- solo parents... from Page 2 Alvarado said. According to PSWDO Head Rowena Tiongson, the winners of Natatanging Solo Parent 2014 must be a member of Solo Parent Association in their community; have more than three children; finished college degree within the time span of being a solo parent and an active member of their community. Winners will receive a plaque of recognition and cash incentives worth P10,000 for the first place, P7,000 for the second place and P5,000 for the third place. Tiongson also added that PSWDO will discuss the Solo Parent Accomplishment Report for 2014 and guarantees that they will continue to implement different programs to support solo parents and to help them cope with numerous challenges of solo parenting. “Dito natin bibigyang pagpapahalaga ang mga huwarang solo parents at patuloy natin silang bibigyan ng prayoridad sa mga programa tulad ng Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) para makatulong sa kanilang kabuhayan at scholarships program para sa kanilang mga anak,” said Tiongson. Also part of the event is the awarding of certificate to the towns and cities of the province that showed dynamic participation in the Malunggay Tree Planting Program of the Confederation of Solo Parents of Bulacan. Moreover, Department of Social Welfare and Development Region III Director Gemma Borja Gabuya will grace the event as the guest of honor wherein 569 barangay solo parent presidents are expected to attend.• apec som1... from Page 3 lihood and trade flow. Undersecretary Alexander Pama of the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) noted that “disaster management requires inter-economy cooperation to ensure sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region and that a holistic, comprehensive, integrated and proactive disaster risk reduction management approach is a new paradigm in confronting disasters.” Spearheaded by the discussions at the technical working group level, APEC Senior Officials agreed to continue to place emphasis on capacity-building, and economic and technical cooperation on food security, health and emergency preparedness. The discussions will be elevated to high-level meetings later this year, including the High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy, and Senior Disaster Management Officials’ Forum in September; and the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Food Security and the Blue Economy in October. (DFA)• Ang Daras Candaba ay tunay namang dapat ipagmalaki bilang isa sa mga yamang kultural ng bansa. Ito ay nagbibigay ng halimbawa kung paano unawain ang isang yugto ng pamumuhay ng mga sinaunang nanahan dito sa bansa hindi lang sa parteng Luzon kundi pati na ng pangkalahatang sakop ng mga sinaunang taong nagsasalita ng wikang nakaugat sa pamilyang tawag ngayon ayAustronesyano. Sa panahong kabihasnang Neolitiko na umikot sa panahong malapit sa sakop na 5000 hangang 3000 BC. Ito ang panahon na ginagawa o itinatayo pa lamang ang karamihan sa mga pyramid ng matandang Ehipto. Ito ay nagbibgay ng dangal ng kahusayan ng sinaunang ‘pamandukit’ o paglililok ng mga ibat-ibang uri ng bangka, at ng ‘pamagsese’ na tumutukoy naman sa ibat-ibat uri ng kabihasnang pagtatanim, pag-aalaga ng hayop, at pananahan.• nutrition... from Page 3 “We encourage everyone to follow the 10 Kumainments to help reduce the risk to malnutrition and other diseases. Also to use iodized salt in cooking their food since it is rich in Vitamin A,” said City Nutritionist Socorro Lorena. The 10 Kumainments are like the Biblical 10 Commandments, easy to follow and easy to remember: (1) Kumain ng iba’t ibang pagkain (2) Sa unang 6 months ni baby, breastfeeding (3) Kumain ng gulay at prutas araw-araw.(4) Kumain ng isda, karne, at ibang pagkaing may protina (5) Uminom ng gatas; kumain ng pagkaingmayaman sa calcium (6) Tiyaking malinis at ligtas angating pagkain at tubig (7) Gumamit ng iodized salt (8)Hinay-hinay sa maaalat, mamantika at matatamis (9)Panatillihin ang tamang timbang (10) Maging aktibo. Iwasan ang alak; huwag manigarilyo. Also, Pinggang Pinoy suggests a healthy food plate of the 3 basic food groups, Go Grow and Glow, for Filipino adults 19 years and above. Restaurants, groceries, supermarkets, dining places and other public places will be included in the campaign since this is where people need to be reminded of pursuing healthy eating and an active lifestyle. • stress management... from Page 3 interventions targeting identified solid waste issues and educate them in using existing technologies and coming up with innovations and treatments. “Under this MOA, we shall take the lead in the development of training modules and conduct training courses not only for LGUs but also for technicians, farmers, leaders, academicians, junk shop operators, and environmentalists among others,” TCA President Max Guillermo explained. The satellite office shall likewise have readily available information, education, and communication materials relative to the advocacy and shall strengthen the linkages among its stakeholders.• career fair... from Page 3 The colleges and universities included Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – Botolan campus, Northern Zambales College, Micro Asia College of Science and Technology, Botolan Community College, Lyceum of Western Luzon Zambales Inc., Lyceum of Subic Bay, St. Benilde Center for Global Competence, Columban College – Olongapo City, Central Luzon College of Science and Technology (Celtech) – Olongapo, Subic Bay Colleges Inc., and Metro Subic Colleges Inc. The tech-voc schools consisted of Hopeful Beginnings Institute Inc., Marasigan Technological College Inc., Sand Valley Institute of Arts and Trades Inc., Zambales Academy Tech. Voc., and the TESDA Provincial Training Center. The series of career fairs in the province is part of the career advancement program of the provincial government which aims to address job-skill mismatch by assisting the students on their future careers and courses. “We are conducting career fairs in order to assist and guide not only the graduating students but also their parents in choosing which courses to pursue according to their desired careers and in which school to enroll,” Lacbain said. In addition, the vice governor invited all the high school students, particularly the graduating ones, the out-of-school youths and the parents to join the career fairs that the PESO will conduct in each town to know more about the various schools within and outside Zambales. (PNA)• business news VOLUME III • NO. 165 • FEBRUARY 16, 2015 • MONDAY KICKOFF. Bataan Gov. Albert Garcia fires a shot to send off cyclists who joined the 2nd leg of the Le Tour de Filipinas 2015–6th Edition in Bataan. A total of 13 foreign squads joined the race held at the scenic and challenging roads of the province. The Le Tour kicks off the UCI’s Asia Tour 2015 calendar and marks 60 years of multi-stage road racing in the country. 1BATAAN PHOTOS CSF beefs up sanitation campaign in barangays By Marna Dagumboy -del Rosario CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – A citywide search-and-destruction of mosquito breeding places will be held in the city in the following weeks, as the public is urged to practice cleanliness in their households daily. According to Mayor Ed- win Santiago, the City Health Office is strictly monitoring every barangay for dengue, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. In line with this, the first batch of Barangay Sanitation Brigade members in the city an orientation on disease prevention and control underwent last February 12. Conducted by the City Health Office (CHO), the training seeks to teach participants sanitation strategies and techniques to prevent the spread of diseases and other public health concerns in their respective barangays. The participants are volunteers deputized to assist the city government in maintaining sanitation in the city’s 35 barangays. Chief Environmental Health Officer Dunn Patrick Imana said that the seminar will equip health workers with the necessary skills to pursue and maintain cleanliness in their areas. “They [Sanitation Brigade] are scheduled to inspect every deep well, water pump and house to remove health hazards,” he said.• SBMA management supports pay hike by Mhike R. Cigaral SBMA and the increase we’ve been fighting already been filed before the proper offices. for in the last three years,” Garcia added. “The request for a 10 percent increase Garcia pleaded for more patience SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The top management of the Subic Bay Metropoli- from the SBMA workforce, as some em- has been on the President’s desk for some tan Authority (SBMA) said it supports ployees wore black armbands recently as time now, and he has already called for employees’ call to implement the Salary a sign of protest against the delayed salary five meetings, but there have been (inevitable) delays. Last week, the sixth meeting Standardization Law (SSL) in the agency, adjustments. The employees also conducted a can- that was called to settle this issue was also but asked that workers agitating for the long-delayed salary adjustments be more dlelight vigil in front of the SBMA main cancelled,” he added. The SBMA official also asked employoffice recently to further express their patient for the petition to run its course. ees to follow the proper procedure and to SBMA Chairman Roberto Garcia sentiments. The employees said that their pay rates respect the President’s office which is to said in a dialogue with employees here on Monday that his office sympathizes with set in 2008 have remained way below the give the green light for the salary adjustthe call by rank-and-file workers to imple- standards prescribed by Executive Order ment. He revealed that the SBMA has alment the SSL, but is not in a position to No. 76 that was signed by President Aquiimplement an increase for some 3,000 no in April 2012 and that their salaries are ready allocated P400 million in the 2015 employees without any approval from 55 percent lower than their counterparts budget for the implementation of the SSL. Meanwhile in his message sent to in other GOCCs and LGUs. President Aquino. Garcia, however, assured the employ- Headline Gitnang Luzon, SBMA Direc“The bottom line is, we have to get the approval of the President,” Garcia ex- ees that the SBMA management supports tor Francis Garcia said, “We are united in both the request for a 10 percent salary seeking SSL. After three record-breaking plained. 2nd Floor U2 Bldg., Mc-Arthur Highway, Brgy. Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga years, employees deserve the much dehike and the petition for• salary adjust- [email protected] “H’wag natin pangunahan ang PanguTel/Fax No.: (045) 455-0781, 0918-560-1861, 0918-333-9494 Email address: lo. That could jeopardize the position of the ments under the SSL, and that these have layed pay hike.” • For your construction needs: Quality Gravel G-1, Gravel 3/4, Sub-base, Base Course 2nd Floor U2 Bldg., Mc-Arthur Highway, Brgy. Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga Tel/Fax No.: (045) 455-0781, 0918-560-1861, 0918-333-9494 • Email address: [email protected] Palace asks for public vigilance amid PH’s 1st MERS-CoV case MANILA - Malacañang has urged the public to remain vigilant and follow the health advisories of the Department of Health (DOH) on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERSCoV) after a Filipina nurse from Saudi Arabia tested positive for the disease. In a statement issued on Thursday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said 10 individuals have been admitted to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), six of whom had contact with the nurse during her confinement at a private hospital. “The laboratory results of the 10 individuals are expected to be released by 10 p.m. today,” he said. Coloma said that according to the DOH, the nurse afflicted with the MERS-CoV remains in stable condition and doctors at the RITM are continuously monitoring her condition. The government is intensifying its efforts to prevent the spread of MERS-CoV, he said, adding that 63 of the 224 passengers of Saudi Airlines Flight SV860, which carried the MERS-CoV patient, have been contacted by the DOH. “Contact tracing is still ongoing to locate the remaining passengers,” he said. According to the World Health Organization, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) that was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause diseases ranging from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).(PCOO)•
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