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guijalo Port in caramoan is again busy as a hive after recently being fully restored, even improved, with funds secured by governor lray villafuerte from the Philippine Ports authority late last year. The port, which was seriously damaged by Typhoons bebeng and chedeng last year (inset), serves as a vital line for travel and shipment of goods to and from a major portion of caramoan Peninsula and the island province of catanduanes, as well as an essential access segment of several major tourism promotion programs of the province.

by Marlon a. loTerTe

Unemployment rate in the Bicol region went down to 6.1 percent in 2011 from 5.9 percent in 2010 based on the Annual Labor and Employment Estimates Survey for 2010 and 2011 conducted by the National Statistic Office in the region.

In the Philippines, there were about 2.8 million unemployed Filipinos in 2011, 63 percent of which or 1.772 million were males while 37 percent or 1.042 million were females trans-

NAGA CITY – Gar-nering a 99.5 percent-age as the most popular city official, Naga City Mayor John Bongat is undoubtedly fairing high when it comes to the recognition being given to him by his constituents.

This after the Ateneo So-cial Science Research Center, Ateneo Student Research-ers Poll (ASSRC-ASRP) of the Ateneo de Naga Univer-sity released their 2012 First Quarter Poverty and Gov-ernance Public Poll citing Bongat as the most widely

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lating to about 700,000 more unemployed men than women.

On the other hand, the national employment rate estimate increased from 92.7 percent in 2010 to 93 percent in 2011.

Across regions, Ca-gayan Valley recorded the highest employment rate with 97.1 percent, Zamboanga Peninsula with 96.8 percent, the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao or ARMM at 96.6 percent, MIMAROPA and SOC-

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opinionsunlimited

Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATANrainbow coalition) is now analyzing the moves of their most-likely adversaries.

There are many political personalities whose names may eventually appear on the opposing roster: Chiz Escudero could be a prized catch. Also, the big question is on which side will former president Erap and his family, together with his political allies (Enrile and Honasan) eventually be? The group led by Senator Manny Villar may also be wooed by our current leaders. In politics there are no permanent loyalties, just permanent self-interests!

SATISFACTION: There are reports that many Filipinos are starting to get dissatisfied with the P-Noy Administration, alleging that our unemployment rate has gone up. Critics say the government failed to create the promised new job opportunities – even as returning OFWs are unable to land decent local jobs. The opposition is projecting adverse pictures about our economy, knowing that this will be the real key issue in the mid-term elections.

Without taking sides, Opinions Unlimited highlights here some positive

economic developments. Inflation rate has been “tamed”, the peso value is stable (others say, overvalued because of the weakness of the US Dollar), and we now have a much bigger gross international reserve, and our tax collections are increasing, albeit still below targets. Rice supply is ample – and Sec. Alcala’s promise “not to import rice in 2013” may be realized. This, we ardently pray, O Lord!

RELIEF: The Bureau of Internal Revenue is seriously “running after tax evaders” under its RATE Program. One of BIR’s effective tools is the Third Party Information System – whereby the periodic tax reports being submitted by purchasers or suppliers are processed by computers (availing of the TIN codes) to know if the customers’ financial reports jibe or are aligned. Discovered discrepancies are automatically made subject to tax audit – with the issuance of Letter Notices.

This program should have been pursued in earnest by BIR decades ago. As an external auditor, I truly agree with the Relief System. We must encourage taxpayers to report the truth. We remember sadly losing a client (Bicol) rural bank because they objected to our suggestion that they pay the right taxes. Dishonesty is falsely justified by some, saying tax cheats are scot-free. If only all our taxpayers will religiously pay their obligations – our country can be great again.

WISDOM: We’ll never be all that God want us to be, until we make available to Him all that we are right now!

(Atty. APA – chairman of Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International - PICPA past president/Hall-of-Famer, ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee, and past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPA – writes this syndicated column for selected CALABARZON & Bikol newsweeklies).

REALIGNMENT: Almost one year before the mid-terms elections in May, 2013 – political forces are starting to strengthen and expand their ranks. The Administration is now at a quandary as to what it must do with the clear political maneuvers of Vice President Jejomar Binay like his invitations to politicians from all sides of the spectrum. For one – there is resigned “senator” Migs Zubiri who has shown “delicadeza” by resigning his “illegally” assumed senatorial seat.

If Migs Zubiri aligns himself with the vice president – what happens to the Pimentel clan who turned out to be the “victims” of the supposed “dagdag-bawas” electoral anomalies in Maguindanao. On informal basis – Opinions Unlimited is willing to give Migs Zubiri a refreshed chance. But we also want Coco Pimentel to return to the Senate for a full six-year term. He is young and technically qualified to be a good lawmaker.

CRITICS: The ultra-vocal lady opposition solon from Zambales is reported to be in the invitation list of the vice president. This move is a signal of the vice president to the Administration that all-comers are welcome – even if some of them may have taken positions adverse to P-Noy. Even as Budget Secretary Butch Abad denies having asked VP Binay to make an “either-or” pronouncement, signs are that the dominant Liberal Party (or

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approximately Php4,620,929,288.34. The Commission through En Banc Resolution No. 11-0749, set aside the amount of P3,500,000,000.00 for the implement-ation of COMELEC Strategic Plan for 2011-2016 (COMSTRAT 1116).

The amount of Php1,108,800,000.00 out of the Php3,500,000,000.00 has been obligated for the purchase of a lot for the new COMELEC office buidling, warehouse and multi-purpose hall.

3. The balance of Php462,065,000.00 out of the Php480,000,000.00 appro-priation for the ARMM elections is

available. The Commission, however, has not paid the expenses being claimed by SMARTMATIC in the amount of Php60,293,000.00 for the initial preparations for the ARMM elections. In effect, the net balance would be Php401,772,000.00 after considering the above stated payables.

The funding requirement for the plebiscite for camarines Sur, which is estimated at Php70,000,000.00 can be charged to the said net balance of the allocation for the arMM elections.

4. After a tedious and thorough discussion and upon the recommendation of Atty. Teopisto E. Elnas, Jr., Director IV, Election and Barangay Affairs Department, the Commission en banc has decided, through Resolution No. 9404 (attached as Annex “A”) promulgated on April 18, 2012, to set aside the plan for the annulment of the list of votes in the entire ARMM and conduct of a general registration of voters as both are extremely difficult. Worse, it would totally disrupt the preparations, specifically on the Calendar of Activities and Timelines, which are already set for

I am hereby quoting the answer of COMELEC Chairman Sixto Brillantes to Sec. Florencio Abad which says that the COMELEC has alloted P70 million pesos for the plebiscite in the Province of Camarines Sur because of the many disinformations appearing in the local and national newspapers. Disinformations tend to confuse the people and can even misguide them.

“Dear Secretary Abad:This refers to your letter dated March 27,

2012 regarding the funding requirements for the plebiscite of Camarines Sur, the re-registration of voters in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), and other pressing financial matters.

In view thereof, allow me to clarify and substantiate the following matters in behalf of the Commission:

1. The amount allocated for the continuing registration as stated in FY 2012 Budget of the Commission is Php123,279.00. This amount, however, is currently being disbursed to support the on going continuing registration until October 31, 2012.

2. The accumulated savings of the Commission as of February 29, 2012 is

coMelec allots P70M for plebiscite of camSur & People’s right to Decide

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From the beach infront of Caramoran poblacion in northern Catanduanes, I could see on a clear day the contours of Mayon Volcano in Albay province. And I would tell my teacher-wife of my dream to transfer my small family to the Bicol mainland particularly in Legazpi City.

Almost every Sunday after the early morning mass at the old Spanish church, I would take my wife and my first born, then in the primary grades, to the beach for a view of the ocean and the distant mountains of the mainland.

That was decades ago when I was a trader in copra and abaca but ill at ease at being cocooned in a far Catanduanes town. I was a high school graduate, wishing to pursue college in Legazpi City.

Business was good, however. In a couple of years, our small corner store prospered into a big grocery trade, patronized by almost all my wife’s fellow teachers. But I could not tame my yearnings for new places.

In my years before marriage, I was always on the go, roaming the whole length and breath of the country as an adventurer, wandering where my feet would take me. I could not shake this off after marriage.

The Bicol mainland, I thought, could give me the chance to leave home once in a while and gratify my old love.I found

it difficult to settle down and spend my days within the four corners of a small community.

I have been here in Legazpi City for over 30 years. My two sons, both married, are well-settled. My eldest comes home once a year from his ship in another part of the globe and my youngest, every two years from the Middle East. He is an architect.

I have four grandchildren. Two who are female twins are in Dubai and two, both boys, are in our subdivision a few minutes walk from our house.

My life in Legazpi City? I describe it as a dream realized. No, I have not earned millions. I do not have a fat bank account, neither a mansion, neither a fleet of cars, neither a bevy of beautiful young playmates. I have an old car which can still take me outside Legazpi City without breaking down.

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Weekly ReflectionFR. ALLAN S. FENIX

7 12 7Once, I passed by a chapel, wherein no activity was

transpiring, the place was so dim and forlorn.....The world of business is full of intelligent brains. It

knows what people, the consumers, want. They want it all immediately and in big sizes. The more the better. Extra, extra, extra large !!! In this equation, greed is a given. It is no wonder why, nowadays, as a very inviting come on to gather more customers for equally more profits, almost all business outfits are trying to offer unlimited forms of services. From unlimited text, phone and internet use to bottomless drinks and eating as much as one can, these are all already being offered in the market.

Everything is now already available. Name it. They have it. For the right amount, they can deliver it right away in a big platter. Just please give your credit card number, a post-dated check, an advance or a downpayment... “Show them the money ! “

Our society is slowly getting out of control. This is a distracted generation. Though it is prohibited and dangerous, people, on the road, are unmindfully texting or talking on their phones while, at the same time, driving. It clearly reflects on our road-related accident statistics. Are we so impatient enough that we can no longer wait?

People fear boredom. For the sake of any activity that we can come up with, we eat and drink as much. Gastronomy, which is the art and science of choosing, cooking and eating good food, is taken as a grand substitute in exchange for more productive activity.

We love to eat out. It is now our modern form of recreation. Restaurants and other eating places, of all types and kinds, are always full. Many are still even in line at the waiting area. Whatever happened to our tasty homecooked foods?

Lately, lifestyle diseases like heart and weight problems, high blood pressure, diabetes... are on the rise. Our hospitals have just, if not full, have enough of them. I remember that we were taught to eat only because it is either the right time to , 7 12 7, or that we feel hungry. Aside from eating and overloading our digestive system, what else can we productively do?

This is a dim and forlorn scenario. Explicitly speaking, we can only get rich, as much. We badly need to control our modern technological usage. I think, everything can wait. At the proper time and place, opportunities will come. On the other hand, we need to limit our food and drink intake. Not to mention, substance use. Remember, we are no longer growing vertically nor horizontally.

Since we don’t stop expanding spiritually, what we rather need to receive more often or unlimitedly, in our lifetime, is the Holy Eucharist. Like God, who is its creator and origin, it is unlimited.

Brothers and sisters, we have come of age, look at Jesus Christ, at the young age of 12, when he was presented, lost and found at the temple, Joseph, his foster father, and his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, heard him said; “ Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I have to be in my Father’s house? “ Luke 2: 49

As children of God, seven to seven, 7 to 7, we have to be in business partnership with him. We have to have more time availing of the sacraments. To live fully our lives, we have to be with him in his house.

..... However, the next time I passed by and a mass was being held, the place was so bright, bustling and alive.

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Zubiri urges to name 19 firmsin duty-free importation of rice

Fil-am Freemasons to visit outreach project

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pArTNEr WITH INDusTrIEsSecretary joel villanueva, TeSDa Director general, explains to provincial officials, heads of technical-vocational institutions and camSur media the mission of TeSDa which is to provide direction, policies, programs and standards toward quality technical education

and skills development. others in photo are (l-r) TeSDa bicol Director conrado g. bares, aKo bicol partylist representative rodel batocabe and CamSur Vice Governor Fortunato Peña during a briefing at Villa Del rey, cadlan, Pili on april 20, 2012.

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Members of the Associa-tion of Fil-am Freemasons in Illinois (AFFI) are slated to arrive in Naga city on April 25, 2012, in time for the opening of the activities of the 96th Annual Commu-nication of the Free and Ac-cepted Masons of the Philip-pines that will be held in the Camarines Sur Convention Center, CWC, Pili. Cama-rines Sur.

AFFI pres Nick O Sarabia, Sr. , head the group, together with AFFI Secretary Dennis Alban. They will be here to at-tend the Masons Conventions and to visit their outreach pro-gram projects in Marupit and San Mateo, Camaligan, Sta Lucia Magarao and Tinangis Pili. Camarines Sur. Where the group each constructed a deep well, for community use under their institutionalized outreach program they called “Let there be water project”

The outreach program Chair, SK Aristotle M. Dela Cruz and his Co Chair RWB Fred N. Magsino, will be on hand to turn over the project to the mentioned barangay.

Aside from the deep wells, the group will conduct a gift giving activity and feeding to some 250 children under the care of the DSWD of Naga City.

The activity will be at the Peoples Hall, Naga City hall Compound. Expected to wel-come the Freemasons group from Illinois is Mayor John Bongat.

AFFI partner in Bicol is Camarines Sur Lodge No. 382 and the projects were imple-mented by WB Tony T. Ab-erca, Jr and VM Owen Canale

new digital animators complete training

Having completed their training started early last January, trainees compris-ing the 17th batch of As-sistant Animators and 9th batch of Animators under the Gov. LRay Animation Training Program are slated to receive their Certificates of Completion, in ceremo-nies to be held at the Resto Bar of Moraville Hotel, Di-naga, Naga City.

30 Assistant Animators and 15 Animators will seal their new status as TESDA-accred-ited IT Professionals and join the roster of graduates under the program, most of which are now either gainfully em-ployed or freelance animators for creative media outfits any-where in the world,

An initiative and brain-

child of Governor LRay Vil-lafuerte, the program is aimed at providing opportunities for harnessing and maximizing the potentials of many tal-ented yet idle young artists in order to enable and empower them generate income out of their talents.

Under the program, the students are given free train-ing on the refinement of their drawings to such aesthet-ics and quality suitable for film production where their drawings are brought to life through the use of the latest technology in animation and using state-of-the-art comput-er hardware and peripherals.

Upon completion of their training, graduates are virtu-ally provided with the market-

Former Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has urged the National Food Authority (NFA) to identify the 19 traders, of which each of them would be allowed to import duty-free 10,000 metric tons (MTs) of rice.

“It would be in the public’s best interest for the names of the 19 entities to be fully dis-closed, along with their con-trolling owners,” Zubiri said.

“This will ensure trans-parency in the NFA’s plan to allow a new round of private sector-financed rice importa-tion, which we presume are required to secure the coun-try’s supply of the grain,” he said.

As a congressman repre-senting Bukidnon, and later a member of the Senate, Zu-

biri had championed the farm sector. He authored the Agri-Agra Act and the Organic Farming Act.

From a total of 109 bid-ders, the NFA intends to select 19 firms that will be allowed to initially import a combined 190,000 MTs of rice.

“It would indeed be ironic if , for instance, the NFA will be allowing certain private entities to import rice, only to find out later that some of them have not been dutifully paying their tax obligations to

ABC sCHoLArsone of the priority programs of Mayor antonio b. chavez of San jose, camarines Sur is the education of his constituents particularly the youths. To accomplish this end, he give scholarships to deserving high school and college students from his town. This Sy 2011-2012, 34 of his more than 800 scholars graduated with highest honors. after graduation, Mayor chavez gathered his scholars last

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week at the San jose central School covered court. above photo shows Mayor chavez speaking before the students enjoining them to continue their studies as the lgu under him will continue to support them if they persevere. He also gave out “Plaques of appreciation” to those who graduated “cum laude”, valedictorians, salutatorians, and honorable mention.

the government,” Zubiri said.The Bureau of Internal

Revenue (BIR) recently filed separate tax evasion cases against two rice importers.

One trader was sued for failing to declare rice imports worth P310 million in 2009, and slapped with P135 million in unpaid back taxes. Another trader who imported P183-million worth of rice was also charged for understating by over P100 million his taxable income.

Of the 190,000 MTs of rice to be initially imported by the private sector, the NFA said 110,000 MTs will en-ter through Luzon ports and the balance via docks in the Visayas and Mindanao.

The NFA plans to import this year up to 500,000 MTs of rice, of which 380,000 MTs will be brought in by the pri-vate sector. The balance of 120,000 MTs will be shipped by the NFA itself.

Daet on the go – visitbrgy. caravan resumes

Sarion

The Daet On the Go! - Visit Barangay Multi-Ser-vices Caravan resumed last April 13, 2012 in one of the populous barangays in the municipality at Urban Poor Phase III, Brgy. Alawihao.

The caravan is one of Mayor Tito S. Sarion’s pro-grams primarily to implement and deliver basic programs, projects and service in line with the comprehensive de-velopment program aiming to achieve sustainable economic growth and development of the locality through genuine and easy access public service to its constituents.

The priority of the Local Government Unit to serve the people of Daet was con-solidated in this program, a package of complete informa-tion dissemination strategy and actual service delivery focused in the areas of gover-

nance such as administrative, social, economic, health and environment..

Further, it is the facility being utilized by the LGU-Daet to directly deliver the basic services in a day or two-day series of activities in the twenty-five (25) barangays involving the barangays folks as program beneficiaries and the LGU-Daet departments,

Bikol reporter4 april 22-28, 2012

inner chessby j. Henry Danican

ETCETERA

I think there is no greater joy than for one who was away from his family for over two years to fi nd himself home. His feeling of joy is exactly the same feeling as those who at home…his family…wife and children.

The excitement begins when he boards the plane for home, and in a matter of hours, nay, days, he will be physically with his loved ones. Gone now are the nostalgia that haunted him for over two years. He is coming home and as soon as the plane touches ground at the airport, he is home. And his family runs to him and hugs and kiss him. This is the most wonderful moment. This is a moment of gratefulness for the good health he enjoyed when he was miles away from home, and the same gratefulness for the good health his family enjoyed during his absence.

If only there are jobs that offer suffi cient pay for many Filipinos, leaving the country to seek employment abroad would be far fetched. I know how an OFW feels…alone in a foreign land even if there are other Filipinos around him. To be away from the family is indeed very nostalgic. He is alone, he cooks and dines for himself morning, noon and night, every God’s made day. When he is not feeling well, he can only console himself. Very miserable indeed. But he is earning for his folks at home and that is what keeps him going.

But one eventually grows with the lonely feeling and gets to settle well in his new and maybe, not very friendly environment. But there is one thing he gets to learn, he is happy in the thought that he has learned to pray. In one’s longing for his family, prayers give him peace of mind, calmness and soon, he is happy even in the physical absence of his dearest ones.

Today, our OFW are much luckier than the ones before him. Even with distance that separates him from his family, he can maintain close connection with them. Thanks to computer. It almost looks like he is not really far away, he can see and talk to his wife or husband or siblings and friends any time. Unfortunately, he just cannot hug them.

So, going home is a dream come true. It is a happy reunion. And he vows he would not leave again.

My condolence to Ditas Mora-acero and children jun and nene. Mike Acero, Sr. passed away recently. Emailjokeebotor_reyes@yahoo.com

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Bikol reporter4 april 8 - 14, 2012

coming Home

education For a changeby FernanDo b. Pili

elementary School Principal iSan Miguel elementary School

bato District

It has always been a cliché that education is a change for the better. However, it is quite humiliating and disgusting to note that as observed, at times the higher educational qualifi cation man has attained, the more he turns uneducated. It is in this context when we can say that education fails to change a man for the better, or it is man who fails to practice that better change which education tries to offer and provide him.

“The man who thinks only of himself is hopelessly uneducated”, Nicholas Murray Butler once wrote.

Education cannot directly control man’s behavior and actions. What it can provide is knowledge which can become man’s actions. Failure to put the acquired knowledge to action is the greatest injury to oneself, to others, to society, to one’s country, and to the world.

Every act of a man is a result of the demand of his environment. Man’s environment is his outside world which has bearing in his life. A great percentage of man’s environment is his fellowmen. Therefore, every act of a man is generally a demand of his fellow. Moreover, if this is true, a man can make or unmake the life of others.

For a man to become educated, it is imperative to make himself more knowledgeable, wiser, and more careful of what he thinks, what he feels, and what he does. The more educational achievements he attains, the more edifi ed his acts should be. It is in this context that man can truly say that education is a change for the better.

Human failures spring from acts of indifference. Man tries to excuse himself from doing such act since it is the demand of time. Modern times equate “survival of the fi ttest.”

In order to be great, the only best thing to do is to do good act. One need not be the most and the best of everything, not even have the best education, to be an agent for a change for the better. In reality, it is not really hard for a man to reciprocate every good act he receives from others. It is through the same act that he can give to them.

Change may not happen overnight. Step by step, little by little, every man can make the lives of other. This is not a hard thing to achieve for a good act is after all a free education, nothing will be spent, not even a single cent. One can do it he watches his thoughts, words and deeds.

If every man is sensitive to the feelings of others, becomes the light in the lives of others, our world will truly be the best place to live in.

characteristics of Principle-centerededucational leader

by Ma. SHarMane DocTolero argarin, eSP - iMasoli, elementary School

Masoli, bato, camarines Sur

Effective educational leadership makes a difference in improving learning. There’s nothing new or especially controversial about that idea. What’s far less clear, even after several decades of school renewal efforts, is just how leadership matters, how important those effects are in promoting the learning of all children, and what the essential ingredients of successful leadership are. Lacking solid evidence to answer these questions, those who have sought to make the case for greater attention and investment in leadership as a pathway for large-scale education improvement have had to rely more on faith than fact.

As an effective leader, you are responsible for the well being and productivity of your staff. You are the liaison between the workers and the upper levels of management. You may be responsible for one person or for hundreds, but either way you have a responsibility. Here are some characteristics to becoming a more effective centered leaders:

· Continually learning- They read, they seek training, they take classes, they listen to others, they learn through both their ears and eyes. They are curious and always asking questions. They continually expand their competence, their ability to do things that would benefi t the school and school children.

· Service Oriented- Those striving to be principle centered see life as a mission, not as a career. Their nurturing sources have armed and prepared them for service. In effect, every morning they “yoke up” and put on the harness of service, thinking of others.

· Radiate Positive Energy – They are cheerful, pleasant, happy. Their attitude is optimistic, positive, upbeat. Their spirit is enthusiastic, hopeful, believing. This positive energy is like an energy fi eld or an aura that surrounds them and that similarly charges of changes weaker, negative energy fi eld around them.

· Believe in Other People – They don’t overreact to negative behaviors, criticism or human weaknesses. They don’t feel built up when they discover weakness of others. They believe in the unseen potential of people. They feel graceful for their blessings and feel naturally to compassionately forgive and forget the offenses of others.

· Lead Balanced Life – They read the best literature and magazines and keep up with current events and affairs. They are active, intellectually having many interests.

· See Life as an Adventure – They savor life, their security lies in their initiatives, resourcefulness, creativity, willpower, courage, stamina and native intelligence rather than in the safety, protection and abundance of their home camps, of their comfort zone. They rediscover people each time they meet them.

· Synergistic – They are change catalyst. They improve almost any situation they get into. They work smart as they work hard. They are amazingly productive, but in new and creative ways.

· Exercise for Self-Renewal – They exercise their minds through reading, creative problem solving, writing and visualizing, emotionally, they make an effort to be patient.

All of the above cited characteristics of an educational leader will surely improve the quality of basic education we have in our country. Effective leadership really matters in promoting quality teachers in our workplace which result in producing quality learners.

Parents assisted instruction Program: its impact on the

Teachers, Parents and Pupilsby aMalia T. reQuio

eSHT-iiibuluang elementary School

buluang, bato, camarines Sur

School Heads have great moral, ethical and legal obligation to create schools where all pupils can achieve their full potential and receive equal opportunity to succeed in the society through a collaborative efforts of all the stakeholders particularly the parents. This is primarily the main reason of this program wherein parents are given the chance to become partners of the teacher in molding well-rounded and functionally literate pupils by sharing their time, talents and efforts in creating a vibrant atmosphere in the school particularly in the classroom. This program, in one way or another makes the parents realize that they have roles to take in the social development of their children in school. Likewise, shared leadership and responsibility is being practiced.

Parents’ role in the instructional development of the pupils play a vital role. Some of the basic assistance that they could extend are: Assist the teacher in making the necessary instructional materials, prepare and serve food to the children during the Class Feeding Program, help the teacher in establishing and maintaining disciplien inside the classroom especially during lesson delivery, share their expertise in music, arts, sports and other special skills and help maintain cleanliness and beautifi cation of the school.

The program has impact on the teachers-parents good rapport. It lightens the teachers’ burden in the preparation of the different instructional materials. Likewise, more time devoted on teaching because other classroom routine or chores done by the parents on duty such as maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the classroom and other class territories.

Moreover, Classroom management has improved. On the part of the parents, they become aware of their roles and responsibility as internal stakeholders in the development of the school and most especially in the performance level of the pupils for they take part in the educational process.

Development of values, sharing one’s talent, skills and resources and sense of volunteerism are developed. On the part of the pupils, they are happy to see their parents in school and inspired to do the different activities or chores assigned to them. Parent-child bond is strengthened if they do some activities together.

Bikol reporter 5april 22-28, 2012

Having and maintaining effective leadership over people in the workplace, whether they are your em-ployees or just individuals you supervise, is the key to keeping employees produc-ing at their best. According to John Edmond (2008) , there are 12 quick tips to help you produce and maintain effec-tive leadership at work:

1. Ask yourself, on an ongoing basis, of everything happening what is the most valuable use of my time, right now?

2. Manage your work and your employees by objec-tives. Effective leadership is demonstrated by instructive your staff on exactly what you would like them to do, and then, where possible, leaving them to get on with it. If it is not possible only provide them with neces-sary supervision. Do not watch every move.

3. There is a philosophy called the Philosophy of Continuous Improvement.

12 Tips for effective leadershipby Ma. SHarMane DocTolero argarin, eSP - i

Masoli, elementary SchoolMasoli, bato, camarines Sur

This involves getting a little better at everything you do every day until you are per-forming to the best of your abilities. If you practice this then your employees will copy you.

4. If you are in charge of an employee that has ex-ceptional talents which you are not currently taking ad-vantage of, but are useful in your workplace, then create a new position for that spe-cific skill.

5. Have an open door pol-icy and take the time to truly listen to your people when they need or want to talk with you. You will increase their motivation by ten-fold.

6. Recognize that people not products or your bottom-line, are your most valuable asset and work to increase the value of your people. This is one of the most im-portant aspects of effective

leadership.7. Make your employees

feel important and valuable to the business. Only then will you be able to motivate them to peak performance.

8. Work hard to create a work environment in which people feel terrific about themselves and their du-ties. Only then will you be demonstrating truly effective leadership.

9. Always keep your word. Do not promise some-thing and forget it and simi-larly do not warn about the consequences of a particu-lar action then overlook it. Integrity is the most respect-ed and valuable element of effective leadership. Make sure people know where they stand.

10. Take Albert Sch-weitzer’s advice (Humani-tarian & Nobel Prize Winner) when he said “Men must be

taught at the school of ex-ample, for they will learn at no other”.

11. The leader is the in-dividual who masters his or her fear and moves towards an objective in spite of that fear. Remember everyone is afraid of something you just can’t see it in everyone.

12. Dress for success. Im-age is important when lead-ing other people. It take no more than 4 minutes (often much less) to create a last-ing impression of effective leadership. It is important to always work on that 1st impression as employees and customers judge you by the way you act and look in those first 4 minutes.

As a school administra-tor, we can also adopt these tips to be an effective leader in our work station. Indeed, giving the right decision and solution as the problem aris-es really matter most.

Reference: http://article-son.com

“Grow where you are planted.” What a remarkable statement uttered by one of my instructors in college.

Management is truly a pro-fession, performed by elite group of people with increas-ingly specialized trainings. Such task must be exercised with consideration to certain aspects that will lead to suc-cess. Such will definitely rely on the technique and process done by those in the organization. Understand-ably, management makes the difference if the manager is eager and technically fully aware and acquainted of his functions.

Good management leads to effective performance of work. It improves relationship and eliminates hassles which are usually common in work action; moreover, time wast-

One would be in a tight unusually difficult situation to enumerate the advantag-es and disadvantages of the K-12 Curriculum. Primarily, one has to have a very clear understanding of the issue. I would not be in the right track if I become bias over the program. Since the program has not been implemented, it would be quite difficult to declare that the program will work or will not work.

Every proposal in the name of making education work for the educational pop-ulation, has first of all, been considered for its advan-tages. If there are perceived disadvantages, so be it. But before a new curriculum is proposed, it would have been weighed over and over again so that once imple-mented, it would work for the greater good of the greatest number. It is true, it would be met with objections, that is very normal. But at the mo-ment, I would rather contend on its understanding rather

The Qualities of a good Teacherby Marlene r. vargaS

Teacher iiibagumbayan elem. School, bula District

Becoming a teacher, could be a personal choice or it could be by design or may be by accident. However, once he become a teacher, he should exert effort to become an effective and good teacher. He should research to learn better methods than how he was taught by his teachers. Time is dynamic, it is constantly moving towards change and that change should be for the better.

According to “Thoughts and Reflection for Teachers” De La Salle College, basic to becoming a good teacher, is first, build upon qualities one already possesses. Foremost is one’s intellectual qualities. Most teaching activities involve intellectual exercises.

Another desirable quality is social competence. A teacher must be confident to speak before his class, answer queries or respond to them positively, lead to academic discussion, and also adapt to them.

versatility is another quality required of a teacher. He should be able to shift comfortably from one activity to another as the situation demands. There are many and diverse roles indeed, that a teacher has to play.

A teacher must be able to make his lessons most interesting. creativity on the part of the teacher would make his classes really interesting. He should however, be spontaneous and relaxed in his creativity.

Teacher is most of all expected to be professionally mature, possessing professional attitude. Professional attitude may be defined may be defined as the attitude where one considers as ideals to be attained, those principles and practices that represent the highest standard of excellence in a particular way of life.

Professional growth can be attained through activities like enrichment of previous experience and training, development and broadening of interests, and simulation of “awareness” in one’s profession. It could also be by oneself by interacting with colleagues, or by membership in professional organizations and attendance in continuing professional education programs.

A professional in education must imposes upon himself to become a true and effective teacher. Therefore, it is imperative that he must be equipped with the knowledge and principles and methodology of teaching.

understanding the K-12 curriculumby Ma. jane M. royong

iriga central Schooliriga city

School Management: both a Profession and a Missionby FernanDo b. Pili

elementary School Principal iSan Miguel elementary School

age is solved. Indeed, manag-ing a school is not an easy task. School management for fact resolves around different areas of concern, thus a school manager has the responsibil-ity to influence behavior of his subordinates towards the desired direction.

The ways and means he applies to successfully influ-ence the behavior of people around him determine his ef-fectiveness as a leader.

Managerial roles are va-riety of functions which the manager performs to elevate the success of an organiza-tion to lead over any under-taking.

Managers are probably the most important group for

which special compensation programs are established. The importance of manage-ment job demands special consideration. However, guided with certain principles most applicable to the com-plexities besetting any orga-nization, proper management can best work.

Change is truly indispens-able. At this point when chal-lenges are beyond compare, greater opportunities are at hand, expectedly, they per-form their task but coupled with the demands of adjust-ment in leading them.

Democratic school ad-ministration and supervision recognizes individual differ-ences, respect personality

and extend consideration to all. It is the aim of democracy to give the fullest measure of freedom to the individual to develop his maximum capacities so long as this de-velopment does not interfere with the welfare and rights of others.

Considering the vantage point of management, ev-erybody in the organization must extend his innermost effort that will vouch to a more progressive and successful organization. With this as-piration, a unified effort with a strong desire to succeed will bring the organization to where it aspires to go. In this avenue, it will entail a more dedicated, productive, and humane manager who is most needed n the group and in the organization as a whole.

than formulate its advantag-es and disadvantages and find myself one-sided.

Education in the country has always been the subject of so much changes depend-ing on who rules. If it is not the heads of the department who tinker with education, it is possible that it could been our legislators but this is not to be looked at negatively since no proposal or recom-mendation would ever be forwarded unless they have been previously marked to-wards the best output.

To say that the present educational curriculum (read: six years in the el-ementary and four years in high school) is not enough to guarantee responsive gradu-ates ready for the next ladder higher would be an outright condemnation of a curricu-lum that could be perceived as disadvantageous. On the

other hand, to say that the new curriculum that is going to be nearly implemented is the best for our present crop of elementary pupils about to start in Grade I and high school students entering the first year (now to be in Grade VIII) would be an acceptance of it as the best that could happen in the Department of Education.

I do not like to start enu-merating therefore the ad-vantages and disadvantag-es of the K-12 Curriculum lest I fall into some kind of a pit where I might find myself in a disastrous situation. It must be admitted that every change or changes done in education had always been forwarded with its advan-tages far more than its per-ceived disadvantages.

As a teacher, I would not therefore be very precise in enumerating the advan-

tages and disadvantages of the new curriculum. I am an optimist and that is how I had always been in my out-look as someone who is an instrument to mould the fu-ture of our children and the much brighter future of our country,

Right now, seminars and faculty training programs are going on towards the under-standing of the K-12 Cur-riculum and Standard-based Formative Assessment and making sure that the teach-ers will be equipped with a clearer and deeper under-standing of the new cur-riculum and teaching the needed instructional ap-proaches to ensure learning. Moreover, the teachers will be guided in understanding the framework and imple-menting guidelines of the Standard-based Assess-ment and Rating System a “corollary reform” within the Understanding by Design framework (DepEd Memo o. 158, s.2011).

Cebu Pacific pioneers direct Philippines-cambodia route

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) became the first and only airline to op-erate flights between Manila and Siem Reap, Cambodia, when its maiden flight took off from Manila last April 19, 2012 at 7:45pm, arriving in Siem Reap at 9:30pm.

His Excellency Hos Sery-thonh, Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia to the Republic of the Philip-pines and NAIA Terminal 3 Manager Octavio Lina sent off the maiden Manila – Siem Reap passengers.

“Our maiden Manila - Siem Reap is taking off with a full 180 passenger load, marking a momentous occa-sion for Philippine-Cambodia tourism. A lot of passengers visiting the World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat can take advantage of CEB’s direct flight and trademark lowest fares for their travel conve-nience,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

CEB now operates a Ma-nila – Siem Reap – Manila service every Tuesday, Thurs-day and Sunday, using the largest and youngest aircraft fleet in the Philippines. The regular return flight departs Siem Reap at 10:30pm, arriv-ing in Manila at 2:10am.

Lowest year-round fares for this route start at P3,499.

“We are happy that Cebu Pacific chose Cambodia to

be part of its extensive Asia-Pacific network, as the only airline to operate the Manila – Siem Reap route. These di-rect flights to Siem Reap will undoubtedly contribute sig-nificantly to the development of tourism and trade between our two countries, and to en-hancing the connectivity of our airport. We know this is only the beginning of our co-operation with Cebu Pacific,” said Cambodia Airports Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Menanteau.

CEB operates flights from the Philippines to the most number of capital cities in the ASEAN, and serve the most number of routes. It of-fers more than 90 flights per week from the Philippines to 8 ASEAN destinations in 6 countries.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebu-pacificair.com or call the res-ervation hotlines (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888. The latest seat sales and promos can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter and Facebook pages.

Iyog added that guests can also book hotel deals through its partnership with agoda.com, the leading Asia-based online hotel reservations com-pany that specializes in the lowest discount hotel prices. Its network includes more than 160,000 hotels worldwide.

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Bikol reporter6 april 22-28, 2012

A Division Memorandum dated April 10, 2012 reiterates the Omnibus Rule Governing Schools and Office Operation in the Division of Camarines Sur.

It features a unique project with a distinct strategy, the SMILE (Serbisyong Maayos at Mabi l is Ialay Lagi sa Edukasyon) and the 333, that magically transformed almost all the personnel in the Division Office into a fast, accommodating and service-oriented servants of education.

SMILE adheres to care for the teachers. They are the key factors in attaining quality education to they deserve to be treated with utmost respect and efficiency.

One of its strategies is 333. This stands for 3 minutes, 3 hours and 3 days in responding to the concerns of DepEd clienteles. Three (3) minutes for routine concerns, three (3) hours for concerns which actions need decisions of the head of office and three (3) days for concerns that involve legal matters.

“I-follow up mo na lang” was turned into “Ma’am,

enhancing classroom Management Thru Transitions and relief exercise

by aMalia T. reQuioeSHT-iii

buluang elementary Schoolbato, camarines Sur

Classroom management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by the pupils. The term also implies the prevention of disruptive behavior. It is possibly the most difficult aspect of teaching for many teachers; indeed experiencing problems in this area causes some to leave teaching.

The teacher must be creative enough to devise a strategy that would lessen the disruptive behavior of the pupils especially during the teaching-learning process. Pupils tend to be unruly if they have nothing to do especially when the teacher is preparing her teaching devices, shifting on the next activity and pre-occupied.

One of the best strategies or practices proven and tested is the use of “Transitions and Relief Exercises”. What are these transitions and relief exercises? These are in the form of poems, rhymes, chants, songs, sign language, different claps and simple physical exercises which serve as fillers during the teaching-learning process.

How can this be done? The teacher must have a repertoire of the different transitions and relief exercises at the start of the school year, rules and simple chores must be clearly understood by the pupils. Poems, rhymes, songs, claps and many more will be introduced little by little. These transitions must be printed on manila paper/cartolina and posted in strategic place inside the classroom for familiarity and exposure. One of the priming activities that could be done are reading, memorizing and reciting. The teacher can also assign advance pupil to lead the class or groups in memorizing through repetition or repeated reading of the materials during their free time until they finally memorized them.

When and where these transitions be done during the lesson? It can be done as fillers when the teacher is preparing the class for the day’s lesson, preparing the materials to be used or posted, and in between activities or as the needs arise. Teachers should also take into consideration the attention span of the pupils. In the choice of transitions or relief exercises. Transitions and Relief Exercises must be relevant, easy to memorize and ultimately has purpose in the teaching-learning process.

Teachers are regarded as the most important in-structional resources in the school due to its role in de-livering the services to the pupils. Director General of UNESCO Amador M’ Bow once said “Man is at the center of development, and if a man continues to be the key to development, he must be properly educated and trained.”

In-service training pro-

School Heads come and go in the school. Their stay in the school ranges from one to five years then leave anytime due to promotion. Each of them had shown different leadership style. There are those who were academic performance oriented, others are more concerned of physical outlook of the school and some are after of the teacher’s welfare.

A quality school manager is one who through his leadership sustains favorable work climate in school and properly motivated teachers as these are important in achieving a very satisfactory result.

The following attributes shall make a quality school administrator:

1. He must be mentally and emotionally mature. He has the intellectual ability since more often he will be making

Professional advancement For a brighter career

by FernanDo b. Pilielementary School Principal iSan Miguel elementary School

bato, camarines Sur

We are living in a world today where global competitiveness is a must. Educational institutions play significant roles in building a culture of excellence in order for youths and adults to confront the multifaceted challenges of the time.

With these challenges, no matter how stable universities today are, still there are a lot of issues and concerns that surround them. Appropriately, there is a need to tailor effective strategies to cater the needs of the time and to solve the concerns.

We are travelling in a technological highway. Along this challenge, the rapid rate of technological changes requires professionals for advancement in order to upgrade their skills and widen their horizon to keep pace with the changes in the society.

At present, graduate education becomes imperative and the most preferred path towards career change. To cope with the demands of their work, professionals consider professional growth and advancement as a necessary step.

To better help professionals, graduate institutions nowadays aim at catering quality programs that meet their need for the right direction towards their career improvement.

The educational institutions’ mission and vision spell out the future of every student who proudly marches after long years of burning the midnight oil as he receives the most coveted diploma, the fruit of his great labor.

Republic Act 9155 known as the Governance of basic Education Act of 2001

The school is not exempted to conflict school administrators are exposed to certain elements of conflict which arises from day to day inside school as workplace for educating young minds and encouragement to create rapport and been find closer to both with good relation.

We came to define conflict as “a state of real difference between two or more person where overt behavior is characterized by differing perceptions towards goals that in turn create tensions, disagreement and emotionally that tend to polarize those involved”

Conflict have merits and liabilities.Advantages: Clarifies issues and position Increase motivation and energy Builds internal cohesiveness Leads to innovations and creativity Increase involvement Improve problem solving quality Can increase productivity Can prevent stagnationDisadvantages: Can distract from goal achievement

What Makes a Quality administratorby Ma. SHarMane DocTolero argarin

Masoli elementary SchoolMasoli, bato, camarines Sur

important decisions.2. He must be flexible.

He should be ready to adapt himself to varied situations and to treat accordingly individual differences of people he deals with.

3. He must be articulate in the use of language for he frequently speaks before the pupils, teachers and a elf clearly and understandably

4. He and his teachers must be knowledgeable with the different programs, thrust and innovations in the DepEd.

5. He is the role model of the teachers, pupils and the community as well. Values such as honesty, punctuality, respect and the like must be demonstrated at all times.

6. Democratic leader is far

better than autocratic leader. The former allows mentor’s opinions or suggestions to be heard.

7. He must gain rapport with the parents, community and civic spirited people. They are partners of the DepEd vision and mission.

8. He must aim to improve. He continually search for ways to keep learning and growing. He also encourages his teachers to grow professionally to enhance their knowledge and skills.

9. His authority must be coupled with responsibility. As an authority of the school, he has the right to direct his subordinates to take actions. It is his responsibility to train the teachers to do their job

effectively and efficiently.10. He must tap the

expertise of the teachers. Each of them has a talent to share. Some are hidden. Give them chance to show their skills and talents. As a consolation, award them with corresponding praise, appreciation and recognition.

11. He is deeply committed, diligent and dedicated to his work. He sees to it that everything is orderly and organized; observes proper time management that not a single moment wasted, transparency is observed.

With al l the attr ibutes enumerated above. We are optimistic that the school administrators with these qualities will make a difference. No doubt, he is a quality manager with quality teachers and quality pupils.

Division of camarines Sur: continuing the Plight of attaining Quality education with a 333 SMile

by Marivic S. MalanyaonMaster Teacher ii

calabanga central Division Pilot Schoolcalabanga, camarines Sur

hintayin niyo na po ito.” Processing of documents is done in less than a day instead of a one-week time frame set. Alternate signatories are available in the absence of the designated authorities, thereby transactions are not paralyzed. These are con t r ibu to ry elements in making Division of Camarines Sur, a Teacher-Friendly Office.

Prompt action from the concerned personnel shall be provided to clients and to teachers especially those who need to leave pupils just to fix matters in the Division Office. Sufficient and clear instructions and complete list of requirements are also given to the clients to facilitate the speedy and effective processing of documents especially liquidation and appointments.

In this manner, efficient delivery of service can be expected.

Being served with respect and enthusiasm, develops high level of self-esteem

among teachers. Likewise, this regains the teachers’ pride and self worth. It makes them inspired in going to the mother unit which is the Division Office and will be coming back to their respective stat ions satisfied and motivated. With this feeling, they will be happy while teaching, which will

radiate among school children, who will also feel happy while they learn.

The SMILE and 333 contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of work that becomes an avenue in creating more vibrant and energized DepEd CamSur Division. And very soon, will result to a higher level of proficiency and competence among school children which is the vision of all.

Conflict: Its Causes and Teachers Relationshipby cecilia Doble – biSMonTe

Principal iiPasacao central School

Cause defensiveness and rigidity Polarize the group Distorts reality Decrease productivity Can be deliberating Destroy morale Create suspicion and distrustWhat causes conflict?Conflict is a principal cause within an organization such as; Misunderstanding Personality lashes Value and goal difference Substandard performance Differences over method Responsibility issues Lack of cooperation Authority issues Frustration and irritability Competition for limited resources Non-compliance with rules and policies

These are all the reasons why conflict is one thing that ruin the relationship of both school administrators and teachers.

Principal as leader should set by example and teachers should follow rules governing organizational policies and orders.

To avoid conflict as the root ad causes of misunderstanding to restablish good relationship between school administrators and teachers both should be good listeners and good followers.

School Staff Development: its role in creating and Maintaining a vibrant School culture

by aMalia T. reQuioeSHT-iii

buluang elementary Schoolbato, camarines Sur

gram focus on various types of educational issue but they are designed to empower the teacher to become well-rounded and enlightened professionals. Thru in-serv-ice, conferences, mentor-ing and coaching and study sessions, teachers are em-powered to supplement the

inadequacy of pre-service education and emerging concepts in education be-coming in touch with the changing condition in soci-ety and changing status of the children and becoming aware of the new concepts in changes and national de-velopment.

The bottom line of the development program is the enhancement of teachers’ competencies, so they can contribute to the accomplishment of the school’s vision and mission. Necessarily, when they become competent they could build effective and vibrant school culture characterized by effetive teachers who can turn out good and vibrant pupils.

Bikol reporter 7april 22-28, 2012

DPWH holds budgetdialogue with stake holder

In order to promote good governance and progres-sively broaden constructive partnership with Civil So-ciety Organizations (CSOs), the Department of Pub-lic Works and Highways (DPWH) has conducted consultation with CSOs and other stakeholders for the crafting of agency bud-get for the implementation of programs and projects for FY 2013. Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that the DPWH recognized the CSOs as very important component in the transpar-ency and reform program of the DPWH “We consider the CSOs as our reliable partners in the implementa-tion of our transformation program.

We are relying on our CSO partners’ active participation to realize our mutual interest of reducing corruption in the department,” said Secretary Singson. I am hopeful that the DPWH-CSO relationship will continue to grow in vari-ous aspects of engagements to

BuDgET CoNsuLTATIoNPublic Works Secretary rogelio l. Singson presents the DPWH priorities and programs in crafting the 2013 budget and answers questions and other issues and concerns raised by civil society organization partners and other stakeholders during the 2013 budget consultation held recently at the DPWH Central Offi ce Multipurpose Hall. With Secretary Singson is undersecretary raul c. asis, chairman of the DPWH-cSo Partnership committee.

facilitate the general public’s better understanding and ap-preciation of our transforma-tion efforts anchored on the management mission of doing the right projects at the right

cost with the right quality and delivered right on time, added Secretary Singson.

During the consultation, Secretary Singson presented the DPWH priorities and pro-

uneP enrolment now in FullSwing, hypes comarts Program

With the summer heat in-vading every nook and cor-ner of the region, enrollees also came trooping in at the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) amid the scourging temperature to secure their slot for the next semester.

Currently in the forefront of the university’s curricu-lum is its Communication Arts program which is giving its students great edge when it comes to exposure. Com-munication Arts students are given opportunity to experi-ence production work in big

networks in the metropolis, like ABS-CBN, GMA 7 and ABC 5 as part of their practi-cum syllabus.

They also have access in various local and interna-tional seminars in line with their course, especially com-munication-related colloqui-ums which would enhance their skills as communicators. Aside from that, Communi-cation Arts students are also exposed in radio program-ming and broadcast operation having a campus radio and a broadcast laboratory inside UNEP.

UNEP has also embarked on an aggressive move to invite various media practi-tioners of national caliber to teach UNEP communication students.

Mark Salazar of GMA 7 started teaching last semes-ter and will continue to serve as UNEP’s visiting profes-sor to share his expertise on television work. Aside from Salazar, UNEP is also con-templating on inviting more communication experts and media practitioners who have already proven their worth as seasoned journalists to share

their expertise to the next gen-eration.

Aside from its Communi-cation Program, UNEP also offers Undergraduate Degree programs. UNEP also offers Bachelor of Laws, Bach-elor of Science in Electrical, Civil, Geodetic, Mechanical, Marine and Electronics and Communication Engineering. They also offer Bachelor of Science in Marine Transpor-tation, Criminology, Customs Administration, Commerce and Accountancy.

The University also takes pride in offering its Doctoral and Master’s Degree Pro-grams: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Major in Human Re-source Development, Doc-tor of Public Management (DPM), Doctor of Business Management (DBM) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Major in Educational Man-agement.

UNEP was also given a distinction by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) as an Institution with the Highest number of Accredited pro-grams in the Bicol Region.

grams in crafting the 2013 Budget. Priority in the area of road infrastructure is the upgrading from gravel to con-crete of national arterial road followed by national second-ary roads, and improvement of national bridges from tem-porary to permanent.

The Department will also prioritize asset preservation thru routine maintenance ac-tivity; construction of roads leading to tourism destina-tions, airports and RORO ports, and food production

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cabusao mayor bares 2012 projectsCABUSAO, Camarines Sur

-- Some P46.4 million worth of various projects geared towards uplifting the lives of the people of this town are now ongoing imple-mentation, according to Mayor Nebb Santiago in his recent State of the Municipality Report.

Santiago said that these projects consist of: P 23 million in farm-to-market road project in Barangays Biong, Patag and Pandan; P 6 mil-lion for 3 covered courts in Baran-gays San Pedro, Poblacion and Cas-tillo; ; P1 million for the completion of the Castillo Multipurpose Hall;

3 million completed covered court in Poblacion castillo mini-market

Mayor nebb SanTiago

cabusao evacuation center in barangay castillo concrete farm-to-market road

P5 million World Bank bird sanctuary project; P500,000 for the construction of an evacuation center from Sen. Chiz Escudero;

other assistance to his town.He also cited the help and co-

operation of the members of the town’s Sangguniang Bayan in the realization of all his plans and pro-grams for Cabusao.

Meanwhile, Cabusao topped all other towns in Camarines Sur

in terms of real property collection for 2011.

Based on the report of Ber-nardo A. Prila, CamSur’s provin-cial treasurer, Cabusao collected P1,763,259.21 in property taxes, a 146.09 percent collection as against its annual target of P1,206,990.40.

P 400,000 for 2 waiting sheds in Barangay Barcelonita and Poblacion courtesy of DIWA Partylist; and the P 10 million potable water system project that will soon start works.

Aside from these infrastructure projects, Santiago said that his admin-istration has some 200 scholars aside from the 257 scholars of Rep. Nonoy Andaya spread throughout in the town. The mayor urged the scholars to study well so that they can assure themselves of a bright future.

The local government here is also sponsoring a feeding program for mal-nourished children in partnership with the DSWD, Ateneo de Naga University and the provincial government of Ca-marines Sur.

Santiago expressed his gratitude to Congressman Andaya, Sen. Escudero, DIWA Partylist, World Bank, Depart-ment of Agriculture and other govern-ment agencies that provided funds and

Bikol reporter8 april 22-28, 2012

eXTrajuDicial SeTTleMenT WiTH Waiver oF rigHTS

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the sole and exclusive heirs of the late FrucTouSo r. Moreno, jr. who died on MAY 10, 2005 at San Agustin, Canaman, Camarines Sur, without a will and with no known debts; the deceased left 2 parcels of land with TCT No. 29975 and 29976 situated in Brgy. San, Agustin, Canaman, Camarines Sur; that said Heirs with full civil capacity to contract agree to waive all their rights, shares, interest and possession in favor of their mother, SALVE PURO MORENO, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Jose T. Rojas, Doc. No. 363, Page No. 72, Book No. 10, Series of 2012.biKol rePorTerPublished: aPril 8, 15 and 22, 2012

eXTrajuDicial SeTTleMenT oF eSTaTe WiTH Sale

NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the sole heirs of the late SalvaDor Polinag who died at Calabanga, Camarines Sur, on October 30, 2004; without any will and with no known debts, left a parcel of land situ-ated in Brgy. Salvacion, Baybay, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, the parties all of legal ages have agreed to divide and adjudicate the described property; for and in consideration of the sum of TWENTY THOUSAND (P20,000.00) pesos, the heirs do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto MERVIN ED SAYANGCO MATIENZO the described parcel of land, as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Sale, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Tomas A. Reyes, Doc. No. 88, Page No. 63, Book No. XIX, Series of 2011.biKol rePorTerPublished: aPril 8, 15 and 22, 2012

eXTrajuDicial SeTTleMenT oF eSTaTeNOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the forced and legal heirs of the late Sps. abelarDo PeÑa and carMen briTanico who died intestate on August 26, 1986 and January 9, 1998 respectively, both in Naga City; without any will and with no known debts, left a parcel of land with OCT No. RP-1055, situated in Caroyroyan (Cadlan) Pili, Camarines Sur, the parties all of legal ages have agreed to adjudicate unto themselves the described property in PRO-INDIVISO ownership and EQUAL SHARES the described parcel of land, as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Grace S. de la Torre, Doc. No. 19, Page No. 4, Book No. 1, Series of 2012.biKol rePorTerPublished: aPril 8, 15 and 22, 2012

eXTrajuDicial SeTTleMenT oF cenon i. roSana WiTH Waiver oF rigHTS

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the heirs of the late cenon i. roSana who died intestate and without debts on September 21, 1979 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Quezon City; the deceased left a parcel of land situated at Abella St., Naga City covered by TCT No. 5814; that said Heirs with full civil capacity to contract expressly waive their shares over the described property in favor of their mother, MAGDALENA RAZON ROSANA, as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Benjamin B. Bulalacao, Doc. No. 178, Page No. 37, Book No. 11, Series of 2012.biKol rePorTerPublished: aPril 15, 22 and 29, 2012

eXTrajuDicial SeTTleMenT oF eSTaTe oF beyer r. Piano WiTH Sale

NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the widow and legitimate sole heirs of the beyer r. Piano who died on January 20, 2009 at 760 Tramo Street, Manuyo I, Las Piñas City, without any will and with no known debts, left a residential lot situated in Bagumbayan, Naga City, the parties all of legal ages have agreed to divide and adjudicate the described property; for and in considera-tion of the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND (P250,000.00) pesos, the heirs do hereby SELL to Emily R. Piano-Moller 93.3 square meters of the described parcel of land, as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Sale, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Fe-lix , Doc. No. 52315, Page No. 693, Book No. III, Series of 2012.biKol rePorTerPublished: aPril 22, 29; May 6, 2012

eXTrajuDicial SeTTleMenT oF eSTaTe NOTICE is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate heirs of the late Sps. agaPiTo cabalTera and neciTa Hallare who died on December 31, 1986 and March 19, 2003, respec-tively; without any will and with no known debts, left a parcel of land situated at San Miguel, Iriga City, the parties all of legal ages with full civil capacity to contract hereby agree to adjudicate among them-selves the described parcel of land, as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate signed by the parties, acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Aldrico T. Abaño, Doc. No. 155, Page No. 31, Book No. XIV, Series of 2012.biKol rePorTerPublished: aPril 22, 29; May 6, 2012

eXTrajuDicial SeTTleMenT WiTH Waiver oF rigHTS

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the legitimate heirs of the deceased reMeDioS Q. baeTa who died on March 1, 1998 at Baao, Camarines Sur, with no known debts; left parcel of cocoland situated in Salvacion, Baao, Camarines Sur and a parcel of riceland situated at San Vicente, Baao, Camarines Sur, that the parites divide and adjudicate among themselves extrajudicially the entire estate, the mentioned heir ADAM Q. BAETA with full civil capacity to contract hereby agree RENOUNCE and WAIVE the mentioned properties in favor of the Hrs. of ANTONIO Q. BAETA, as acknowledged before Notary Public Salvacion C. Bance, Doc. No. 1644, Page No. 12, Book No. XVI, Series of 2011.biKol rePorTerPublished: aPril 22, 29; and May 6, 2012

the 2013 Automated National and Local Elections. Also, it will have the effect of suspending the continuing registration in other areas where manpower will be sourced from.

On a smaller spectrum, a general registration for the Province of Maguindanao might be conducted depending on the outcome of the petition already pending before the Commission. This will entail a lesser preparation and minimal effect on the timelines for the 2013 Elections. The estimated budget for this is Php194,000,000.00, which like the expenses for the plebiscite in Camarines Sur, will be charged to said net balance for the allocation for ARMM Elections.

5. And finally, as to the recall elections, I would like to inform you that by virtue of COMELEC Resolution No. 9374 promulgated on March 7, 2012, the Commission en banc has resolved to discontinue actions on all petitions for recall elections including Samar and Danao City (attached as Annex “B”).

I would also like to express my sincere interest in discussing financial matters with you especially those relating to the forthcoming 2013 Elections. As a concrete response to His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III’s call for good governance, the COMELEC looks forward to working with your office not only in the successful conduct of the elections but also in realizing essential electoral reforms.

Thank you. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) SIXTO S. BRILLANTES, Jr. Chairman

* * * * *This plebiscite will give the people the opportunity to exercise

their right to decide whether they are for or against the creation of the new province, Nueva Camarines. The sponsors of House Bill 4820, Congressmen Arnulfo Fuentebella, Luis R. Villafuerte, Rolando Andaya Jr. and Dato Arroyo believe it will accelerate development in the two provinces: CamSur and Nueva Camarines. There will be an increase in Internal Revenue Allocation of P235,052,551.88 as computed by the BLGF of the Department of Finance . Divide this by 35 towns + 1 city, there will be additional fund available per town amounting to P6,529,237.35 or divided by 1,036 barangays, there will be additional funds available amounting to P226,884.70 per barangay.

There will be more funds for basic service and for socio-economic activities.

If the people will vote “no” or for the status quo, the province will get nothing, no additional fund or benefit. It will only be for the personal interest of some people. We can read the audit fundings of the Commission on Audit to see the reason why they are against the creation of the new province.

from my window . . .

roots here, something which I did not achieve when I was in Catanduanes. The local people have taken me as one of them.

At the peak of my media career, I got many friends, some of them very powerful. One was the former United Nations ambassador in New York, Leandro I. Verceles ,Sr. who became Catanduanes governor and immigration commissioner. Another was former Albay assemblyman, Dr. Pete Marcellana, Jr., undefeated mayor of Daraga, Albay. I admit I did not gained entry into Legazpi’s high society. Its members were moneyed, I was not. But I had so many friends from among them. As president of four press associations in Legazpi City, I was so close to its doorsteps.

Let me name the other prominent people I rubbed elbows with in those days. Atty. Danny Azana who was my defense counsel in one of my libel cases, RTC Judge Noling Cabredo, Dr. Rudy Ante, RTC Judge Rodenas, Atty. Ed Aragon, the late RTC Judge Tony Alfane, to mention only a few.

Most of my closest friends are gone , back to their Maker.The media had installed me as a native son.I got invited to

almost every important event in Legazpi City along with Elmer Bandol, Mel Rima, Ariel Ayque, Melo Acuna and the rest of the group, sought out by people who believed they were harassed by public men, abhorred by enemies, welcomed by those at the lowest rung of Legazpi’s society.

Libel charges came like torrential rains. But my enemies, thanks to them, did not use bullets. There was one case which reached the Supreme Court, decided in my favor.That court case cost me my dream to became a lawyer.

I got a name for the numerous libel cases. But what is in a name? Nothing except a document of my acquittal in the Official Gazette, plus a number of citations and commendations. And friends.

There is little to crow about.Oh, yes, there is one. I got a PhD instead of a lawyer’s title

before my name. And a teaching job in the graduate school. Last week , I witnessed four of my doctoral students received their diplomas, two with excellentissimus in oral defense ratings.

They are Dr. Sabas Loriaga, a Banco de Oro manager and Dr. Ofelia Zapanta, a medical doctor. The others are Dr. Jania Elatico of the Dept. of Agriculture and Dr.Emma Napay of Divine Word College, Legazpi City.

Which means, I am no longer young.Once in a while, I would retrace my steps back to the days in

Catanduanes when almost every Sunday after mass, my wife and I and our first born would set out for the beach to view the distant bluish mountains in the Bicol mainland.

I have achieved my heart’s desire.

a question of . . .

admired city official of the City of Smiles.

The survey which was con-ducted from February 11 to March 1 used face to face in-terview among a representative sample of 400 respondents ran-domly selected from the voting age residents of Naga City . The poll also checked on the satis-

naga mayor enjoys . . .faction of the city’s constituents on the delivery of the city’s ser-vices.

The result stated that 60.2 are satisfied while 8.1% are dis-satisfied with the performance of Bongat in the past 6 months. Covered period is from August 2011 to January 2012. This is equivalent to a VERY GOOD

Net satisfaction rating with a +52.1 percentage of the popu-lace satisfied with how Bongat managed the city’s affairs.

City Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado also received nearly the same mark, with a 52.5 percent satisfaction rating which gar-nered him a GOOD satisfaction mark.

Among the GOOD City Councilors, multi-awarded Da-vid Casper Nathan Sergio or simply Nathan to his friends and colleagues topped the list with the GOOD satisfaction rating of +452 points or a 57.6 per cent satisfied rating.

Aside from the city officials, the ASSRC-ASRP also took the people’s outlook on various gov-ernment offices. The respon-dents gave the city government of Naga a +0.5 point, Naga City Public Safety Office (PSO)- +8.1 points; City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) with +29.8 points; City Environ-ment and Natural Resources Of-fice (CENRO) with 33.5 points and the City Health Office (CHO) with + 39.5 points- all receiving a GOOD rating.

With the poverty incidence staggering in most of the urban areas, 47.7 per cent of Nagueños

CSKSARGEN both at 96.1 per-cent and Northern Mindanao at 95.5 percent.

In contrast, four regions reg-istered employment rate lower than the annual national rate. These are National capital Re-gion as the lowest at 88.7 per-cent, CALABARZON at 90.3 percent followed by Ilocos Re-gion and Central Luzon both at 91.5 percent.

For the Labor Force Participa-tion Rate (LFPR) or the propor-tion of those in the labor force to the population aged 15 years old and above, Bicol region stayed at 64.4 percent for 2011.

All over the Philippines, about 40 million were in the la-bor force or economically active out of the 61.9 million population aged 15 years old and above; this sums up to 64.6 percent LPFR for 2011.

Majority of the employed per-

Bicol unemployment rate . . .sons were wage and salary work-ers comprising 55.2 percent of the total workers, 41.5 percent of which work in private establish-ments and 8.2 percent in govern-ment corporations.

About 30 percent of the employed persons were self-employed workers without any paid employee while almost 4 percent were employers in fami-ly-operated business.

Meantime, the number of underemployed persons in 2011 increased to 19.3 percent from 18.8 percent in 2010. These per-sons are employed workers de-siring for longer working hours or additional job aside from what they currently have.

The Bicol region recorded the highest underemployment rate since 2010 although the rate inched down by 1.4 percent from 36.8 percent in 2010 to 35.4 per-cent in 2011.

also believed that they belong to the category of poor families while 35.0 per cent, considered themselves as “not poor.” Amid this findings, 28.5 percent of the city’s constituents still believe that their lives became better during the past three months.

The survey embodies the sentiments of the respondents towards the performance of their elected officials. It also endeav-ors to inspire real performers and give a wake up call to those who failed to get the nod of their constituents.

of Albay A.S.S.R bodies,. Association of Fil-am

Freemasons in Illinois (AFFI) has for its members Filipi-nos residing in Illinois and they have an institutionalized

fil-am freemasons . . .

ing arm as they will be hired to do the sketching for animation contracts entered into by Ca-marines Sur Animation Studio and will be paid based on the length of the film produced.

Since the start of its opera-tion, this program of Gov. Vil-lafuerte has entered into vari-ous animation contracts some of which were the TV series Biker Mice from Mars and Benjamin Bear for Philippine Animation Studio Inc. (PASI) and the biggest production yet is “Dayo, sa Mundo ng Ele-mentalia”, a fantasy animation flick which was an entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Fes-

new digital animators . . .tival (MMFF) and which came out as second best in terms of awards hauled during the awards night which included Best Visual Effects, Best Mu-sical Score, Best Sound and Best Original Theme Song. The latest contract is with a German outfit for the produc-tion of a TV animation series dubbed “Tigerentebande” now being aired to Polish audi-ence.

A further testimony to its worth, 10 graduates under the program have qualified and are slated to fly to Singapore for employment on June this year. -FERNANDEZ/MMEC

outreach activity every year. Among their programs are foods for the indigent chil-dren, water for the community and educations for deserving students.

Bikol reporter 9april 22-28, 2012

School canteen Management: income generating Source

by cecilia Doble-biSMonTePrincipal ii

Pasacao central School

The general management of School canteen is based on DEPED order # 8, s, 2007. Pascao Central School inspire to implement said department order where in specifi c guidelines had followed.

Based from the rules governing the implementation of the said order, the school head had a written designation to a home economic teacher who shall be manage a school canteen with designation time allotment.

A mother canteen managed by a Home Economics Teacher and 6 satellite canteen which were managed by a teacher and assisted by a parent in each grade level.

The operational system of the school canteen where in a daily earnings of twenty pesos (P20.00) will be collected by the school fi nance offi cer as stated in guidelines in the operation and income which will be utilized to the following expenses:

Supplementary feeding program for undernourished pupils 35%School clinic fund 5%Faculty and student Development fund 15%H.E. Instructional fund 10%School operational fund 25%Revolving Capital 10% Total 100%

Earnings and cash received from canteen operation will be

deposited to the government back or rural bank in the place where school so located.

The table shows School Canteen Income for this school year 2011 – 2012.

Month Amount Retention forJune 1,540 Parish Ticket - 600.00July 1,555August 1,460 Balance of September 1,015 S/Y 2002-2011October 825 P9,605.00November 1,585December 925January 835February 495March 315Total P10,550

Expenses shown on this table:Feeding Program 3,695.00School Clinic 527.75Faculty and Student Development 1,583.25H.E. Instructional Fund 2,638.75Revolving Capital 1,055.00Total 10,550.00Expenses 10,555.00Balance Negative 0

These are how school canteen managed and operated by principal and teachers where it helps generates school expenses.

Last year, the country im-ported 860,000 MTs of rice, of which 660,000 MTs were brought in by private traders. The NFA imported the re-maining 200,000 MTs.

Established by a Marcos-era decree, the NFA is man-dated to ensure security in the country’s supply of grains, mainly rice.

The NFA carries out sever-al strategies, including buffer stocking, processing activi-ties, the procurement of paddy

ZuBiri urges to name . . .

national line agencies, non-government organizations and some private sector as service providers.

For this year 2012, the LGU-Daet is positive that it can reach the twenty-fi ve (25) barangays until the last month. “I am counting on the successful implementation of this caravan with laudable ac-ceptance and cooperation of the constituents in the baran-gays…,” Mayor Sarion said.

In other development, the LGU-Daet also facilitated the holding of Autism Journey Seminar through Video Con-ferencing on the same day, April 13, 2012, at Jocelle’s Garden with parents, teachers from the academe and local government employees as its participants. Topics such as Biomedical Intervention, Tra-ditional Therapy Options, Di-etary Intervention, Laws and Services and Organization, Planning and Support were presented by Holly Bortfl ed, Johna Sommer, Malou Park, Normanuel Eboña and Tina Chorman respectively.

Former Coun. Corazon Yu-zon-Bacerdo representing the local chief executive Mayor Tito S. Sarion, gave the Short

daet-on-the go . . .Talk and extended some inspi-rations to the participants.

Meanwhile, after several ne-gotiations made by TESDA V RD Conrado G. Bares, fi nally the Local Government Unit of Daet through the leadership of Mayor Tito S. Sarion granted a parcel of land to TESDA.

The Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 031-2012 dated March 5, 2012 of the Sangguniang Bayan of Daet, Camarines Norte indicated the provision of a 300 square meters parcel of land located at the Daet Municipal Gov-ernment Complex as site of TESDA Camarines Norte Pro-vincial Offi ce building.

A draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was pre-pared and submitted to the LGU-Daet for their comments and suggestions.

Furthermore, Mayor Sa-rion expressed his intention of inviting Director General Joel J. Villanueva for the ground breaking ceremony.

Since the operation of TESDA in the province, own-ing an offi ce building is almost an elusive dream but that will soon become a reality. This will provide a much better and effi cient service for its clients.

tions, CEB had fl own over 60 million passengers. It provides access to the most extensive network in the Philppines, with 32 domestic and 19 internation-al destinations. The airline also remains a pioneer in the Philip-pine aviation industry by being the fi rst to offer web check-in, self check-in, e-ticketing, Lite Fares and One Peso seat sales.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 20 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fl eet of 38 aircraft – with an average age of 3.6 years – is

ceBu pacific pioneers . . .areas and economic zones; ad-dress critical bottlenecks thru road widening and construc-tion of loading and unloading bays; implementation of Pub-lic-Private Partnership (PPP) projects based on studies and master plan; and priority di-saster related rehabilitation projects.

Moreover, fl ood control and water impounding structures within major river basins and slope protection works along national roads and bridges is also considered in the 2013 budget for fl ood control proj-ects. Among the issues also presented by Secretary Singson to the CSOs are the actual con-dition of national road network in the country, target outcome over the Medium-Term Devel-opment Plan, Medium-Term Infrastructure Investment Pro-gram, guidelines in clustering projects, and the utilization of savings.

During the workshop dis-cussion, Ms. Ma. Flora Mey Cerna, a representative of Bantay Lansangan, congratu-lated the DPWH for its stra-tegic convergence with other national agencies as she sug-gested to DPWH to ask LGUs to integrate road planning in their programs. Meanwhile, Ms. Maefl or Pilar Gabunales of Makati Business Club-Coalition Against Corruption recommended that the DPWH budget consultation activities be replicated in various re-gions to create more awareness on the DPWH partnership with CSOs towards greater trans-parency. Secretary Singson assured the participants that similar budget consultations will be conducted in all of the department’s regional offi ces before the fi nal submission of the DPWH FY 2013 Proposed Budget in the Department of Budget and Management.

In fact Secretary Sing-son has already issued two (2) Memoranda authorizing DPWH Regional Directors (RDs) to seek and engage their respective local CSOs to en-ter into a Budget Partnership Agreement (BPA) following the guidelines set forth under DBM National Budget Circu-lar No. 536 series of 2012 and directing all RDs to conduct budget consultations with their CSO partners, non partners and other stakeholders.

Also discussed were the

dpwh holds Budget . . .updates on DPWH partnership with CSOs in the implementa-tion of various programs and projects presented by Planning Service Director Melvin B. Na-varro. Assistant Secretary Ma-ria Catalina Cabral expressed her appreciation to those who attended the budget consulta-tion that includes the following CSOs and other government agencies: Bantay Lansangan, Research Education and Insti-tutional Development Founda-tion (REID), Philippine Con-structors Association (PCA), Coalition Against Corruption, Makati Business Club, Council of Engineering Consultants of the Philippines (CECOPHIL), United Architects of the Phil-ippines (UAP), Construction Industry Authority of the Phil-ippines (CIAP), Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP), Move-ment for Unity Peace and Progress of Mindanao Inc., Metropolitan Manila Develop-ment Authority (MMDA), De-partment of Trade and Industry and Philippine Contractors Ac-creditation Board (PCAB).

from farmers, the dispersal of paddy and milled rice to key locations, and the distribution of the grain to marketing out-lets at appropriate times, such as during natural or man-made calamities or emergencies.

The agency also stabilizes the production and supply of rice by buying the grain at farm-gate prices that allow farmers to earn a profi t, and then turning around to sell the grain at affordable wholesale and retail prices.

one of the most modern aircraft fl eets in the world. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacifi c will take delivery of 22 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders.About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB)

Cebu Air Inc. is the larg-est carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, of-fering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher fl ight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.

Bikol reporter10 april 22-28, 2012