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VOL 1 ISSUE 9 Weekly E-Newsletter of Philippine Information Agency - 8 September 22, 2014

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A f ter Super Typhoon “ Yolanda” washed- out in total i t y i ts

munic ipal bui ld ing, Hernani LGU is now set to restore their seat of governance some three k i lometers away f rom i ts present locat ion. I n an inter v iew with PIA, Vice Mayor Wi lmar S . Candido revealed that the construc t ion of this munic ipal bui ld ing in Brgy. Canci ledes is funded by the Depar tment of I nter ior and Local Government (DILG) , M ani la Centra l O ff ice. The cost of the construc t ion of this bui ld ing i s est imated at P43-M i l l ion: P35-M i l l ion for the construc t ion of the Munic ipal

Bui ld ing including M ini Park ( landscaped) and P8-M i l l ion for the construc t ion of Gymnasium. Vice Mayor Candido a lso sa id that as ide f rom the new munic ipal bui ld ing, a lso to r ise in the sa id area are wi l l be the New Hernani Rural Health Unit est imated to cost P8.5-M i l l ion. Depar tment of Health (DOH) , M ani la wi l l fund P4.5-M and HUMIDICA, an internat ional non-government organizat ion ( INGO) , wi l l fund P4-M i l l ion. Another bui ld ing for construc t ion is the Evacuat ion Center funded by Global Hope, SM Foundat ion est imated to

“in pursuit of PIA’s commitment to provide a national mechanism for the free flow of timely, accurate and relevant information… “

Open areas in So. Leyte mostly covered by NGP

DENR spearheads ICC in Region 8

NGCP Visayas intensifies advocacy campaign on R.A. 7832

Calbayog mayor pushes corn as rice substitute

WARAY News: Pagparehistro para han eleksyon-SK, igin-awhag han Comelec

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Hernani builds new town hallcost P6-M i l l ion with complete fac i l i t ies such as generator and solar energy. A Hel icopter Pad which is est imated to cost P5-M i l l ion, funded by the United Nat ions Development Program (UNDP) , another INGO, is a lso subjec t to be construc ted at the munic ipal i t y. The three -hec tare land area was purchased by the Cit y Government of Mar ik ina through the in i t iat ive of the Vice -Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members through a resolut ion submitted by SB members of Hernani to the Sangguniang Panglunsod (SP) of Mark ina for S isterhood. With this legis lat ive order, SP Mar ik ina gave

BY: SAMUEL CANDIDO

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DENR 8 Coastal and Marine Management Division chief Cora Makabenta (front) briefs volunteers and participants on the rationale of the International Coastal Clean Up Day at Balyuan Amphitheater, Tacloban City, September 20. (Vino R. Cuayzon)

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T w o y o u n g i n d i v i d u a l s f r o m Ta c l o b a n C i t y w e r e a m o n g

t h e 3 0 0 p a r t i c i p a t i n g y o u t h s f r o m A S E A N c o u n t r i e s w h o w i l l j o i n t h e 4 1 s t S h i p f o r S o u t h e a s t A s i a n a n d J a p a n e s e Yo u t h Pr o g r a m s c h e d u l e d o n O c t o b e r 2 9 t o D e c e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 4 . T h e t w o, i d e n t i f i e d a s R e d e n S a b e l a a n d M a . M a r j o r i e C u l i b a r, 2 5 a n d 2 3 y e a r s o l d r e s p e c t i v e l y a r e b o t h a c t i v e i n t h e i r o w n y o u t h o r g a n i z a t i o n s . T h e y w e r e a m o n g t h e 2 8 y o u n g Fi l i p i n o s w h o w e r e c h o s e n b y t h e N a t i o n a l Yo u t h C o m m i s s i o n ( N YC ) t o s e r v e a s t h e

P h i l i p p i n e Yo u t h A m b a s s a d o r s o f G o o d w i l l w h o w i l l o f f i c i a l l y r e p r e s e n t t h e c o u n t r y i n t h e d i p l o m a t i c c u l t u r a l e xc h a n g e p r o g r a m f o r t h e y e a r 2 0 1 4 . To g e t h e r w i t h t h e 3 0 0 p a r t i c i p a t i n g y o u t h s f r o m o t h e r A S E A N C o u n t r i e s , S a b e l a a n d C u l i b a r w i l l a l s o h a v e a c h a n c e t o b e o n b o a r d t h e J a p a n e s e c r u i s e s h i p M S N i p p o n M a r u f o r 5 1 d a y s . H o w e v e r, t h e p a r t i c i p a n t s w i l l h a v e t h e i r p o r t o f c a l l s i n f i v e c o u n t r i e s s u c h a s B r u n e i , C a m b o d i a , M y a n m a r, I n d o n e s i a a n d J a p a n w h e r e t h e y w i l l c o n d u c t i n s t i t u t i o n a l v i s i t s , c o u r t e s y c a l l s , i n t e r a c t i o n w i t h t h e c o m m u n i t i e s p a r t i c u l a r l y t h e y o u t h s a n d h o m e s t a y e x p e r i e n c e . M o r e t h a n j u s t a t o u r, a s e r i e s o f a c t i v i t i e s a r e b e i n g l i n e d u p f r o m t h e p r e - d e p a r t u r e u n t i l t h e p r o g r a m e n d s . T h i s

Two youths from Tacloban to join SSEAYP

i n c l u d e s d i s c u s s i o n s o n Yo u t h E n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p, C r o s s - C u l t u r a l U n d e r s t a n d i n g, I n t e r n a t i o n a l R e l a t i o n s , E n v i r o n m e n t a n d C l i m a t e C h a n g e , Fo o d a n d N u t r i t i o n , M e d i a a n d I n f o r m a t i o n , S o c i a l E d u c a t i o n a n d H e a l t h . A f t e r t h e p r o g r a m , p a r t i c i p a n t s a r e e x p e c t e d t o l e a r n a n d u s e t h e k n o w l e d g e t h e y g e t i n t h e i r a d v o c a c i e s p a r t i c u l a r l y i n c o m i n g u p w i t h a p o s t - p r o g r a m a c t i v i t i e s w i t h t h e a s s i s t a n c e o f t h e N YC a n d t h e S S E AY P I n t e r n a t i o n a l P h i l i p p i n e s . T h e S h i p f o r S o u t h e a s t A s i a n Yo u t h Pr o g r a m i s a y o u t h e xc h a n g e p r o g r a m w h i c h w a s p i o n e e r e d b y t h e A S E A N c o u n t r i e s a n d J a p a n i n 1 9 7 4 . T h i s p r o g r a m i s h a n d l e d b y t h e p a r t i c i p a t i n g c o u n t r i e s w i t h J a p a n a s t h e m a i n s p o n s o r. ( P I A - 8 )

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BY: CONSUELO B. ALARCON

Department of Environmenf and Natural Resources’ Engr. Jayson dela Cruz (center, in white striped shirt) poses with members of the local press after the airing on Kapihan Para sa Kalikasan, a weekly radio program of PIA in partnership with DENR and Philippine Broadcast Service on September 19, 2014. Dela Cruz answered questions from the press regarding the 40 meter no build zone and other concerns related to climate change. (PIA-8 E Samar)

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A lmost a l l open t imber land areas in Southern Leyte have

a l ready been planted with t rees under the Nat ional Greening Program (NGP) v igorously pursued by the administrat ion of Pres ident

Benigno S Aquino I I I . This was learned f rom Provincia l Environment and Natural Resources O ff icer (PENRO) R icardo Tomol of the Depar tment of Environment and Natural

Resources (DENR) provincia l of f ice. I n a press br ief ing, PENRO Tomol disc losed that s ince the NGP began i ts fu l l swing implementat ion under his area coverage in 2011 unt i l 2013, some 3 ,000 areas had been planted, in c lose coordinat ion with var ious stakeholders and other sec tors, inc luding People’s Organizat ions (POs) accredited by their of f ice. At a rate of 500 trees per hec tare, th is t ranslates to 1 .5 mi l l ion t rees a l ready planted, grant ing a 100% sur vival . For this year, 2014, they have a target of 900 hec tares, and f rom 2015 unt i l 2016 - the year NGP shal l have been completed - - Tomol ’s concern is on where to look for avai lable space s ince lots c lass i f ied as Al ienable and Disposable (A and D) are not included. A solut ion however, was found in what he cal led an enr ichment level of NGP, in which the involvement and cooperat ion of upland dwel lers for plant ing of forest t rees especia l ly rattan wi l l be tapped. Another component of h is NGP enr ichment idea is to penetrate natural forests and replant lost t rees, in what is technical ly k nown as Ass isted Natural Regenerat ion (ANR) . The press br ief ing was par t of the ac t iv i t ies l ined up for the Cl imate Change Adaptat ion Advocac y Campaign jo int ly under taken by the DENR and PIA Plant ing trees was general ly taken as an ef fec t ive measure for people to adapt to changing c l imate condit ions we now feel . S ince t rees are k nown to absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas whose unwanted excess in the atmosphere can trap

BY: MARCELO PEDALINO

Open areas in So. Leyte mostly covered by NGP

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September 22, 2014 September 22, 20144DSWD awards 4Ps model families

A reward system was devised by the Department of Social Welfare

and Development for the program beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The device called Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya, coursed through the social marketing unit of DSWD, was aimed to empower the program beneficiaries and show the public the progressive impact of the program, create model families who embody strong family ties, demonstrate positive Flipino values and create a positive influence in the community. According to Resty Macuto, Assistant Regional Director for Operations, Regional Office 8, the search for “Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya” was geared to acknowledge the good performing family beneficiaries of the “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.” Director Macuto emphasized that the awarding of model families for “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program” beneficiaries was timely

considering that Proclamation No. 847 was signed by then President Fidel V. Ramos declaring fourth Sunday of September as Family Thanksgiving Day. The search was tedious considering that the criteria is based on desk validation and field validation to really determine the rightful winner. The winning model family was Mr. Jaime Concon and family of MacArthur, Leyte for the regional category who received Php6,000 cash plus plaque of recognition. Winners for the provincial category were: Mrs. Nenita Basal and family of Catbalogan, Samar who received Php5,000.00 cash plus plaque of recognition; Mrs. Arlene Narita and Family of Naval, Biliran who received Php4,000.00 cash plus plaque of recognition; Mrs. Minda Ypulong and family of San Roque, Northern Samar who received Php2,500.00 cash plus certificate of recognition; and Mrs. Tita Berondo

BY: JONNIE H. BUENAVENTURA

and family of San Juan, Southern Leyte who received Php2,500.00 cash plus certificate of recognition. According to regional winner Jaime Concon, he was hesitant in joining the search considering that since elementary he did not join any contest but he was nominated by the group of beneficiaries to represent them. All winners are parent leaders for “Pantawid Pamiliyang Pilipino Program” in their respective community. They are anticipating that the program will continue because it really provides help for the indigent Filipinos. (PIA-8)

PIA 8 OIC regional director Alice Nicart (right) acknowledges the presence of the members of the media at the Harampang ha PIA for the awarding ceremony of the 2014 Search for HuwarangPantawidPamilya at the DSWD conference hall, Tacloban City, September 16. (Vino R. Cuayzon)

2014 HuwarangPantawidPamilya regional winner Jaime Concon and family from MacArthur, Leyte pose with DSWD 8 regional assistant regional director for operations RestyMacuto (left) and PantawidPamilya regional project coordinator MarichuBustillos (right) at the awarding ceremony held at the DSWD conference hall, Tacloban City, September 16. (Vino R. Cuayzon)

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President Aquino invites French businessmen to take part in Phl economic ‘renaissance’

President Benigno S. Aquino III is welcomed by Thierry de Montbrial, founder of the French Institute for International Relations for the briefing at the IFRI Headquarters on Thursday (September 18). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau)

President Benigno S. Aquino III invited French businessmen to

explore investment opportunities in the Philippines, saying that the “country’s momentum is stronger that it has ever been in recent memory.” Speaking before the Philippine Business Opportunities Forum here, President Aquino told France-based companies that this is the best time to invest as the Philippine economy continues to grow. “Indeed, our country’s momentum is stronger than it has ever been in recent memory, and we will not sit idly by; we will build on this momentum,” the President told the French business community. “I am here today to invite all of you to be part of our story—take a closer look at our country, study your prospects, and ultimately, take part in the Philippine renaissance that continues to win the admiration of the world,” he added. President Aquino, who is on an official two-day visit to France, trumpeted economic gains and the reforms instituted by his administration before French businessmen. “As one would expect, our good governance efforts have breathed new life into our economy. In 2013, the economy grew by 7.2 percent, making us one of the fastest growing economies in Asia,” he said. “The business community—both domestic and international—has also noted the sea change in our country,” he said, adding that international rating organizations have also noticed the Philippines’ comeback. President Aquino cited the investment grade status the country obtained from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s. Even the World Economic Forum’s yearly Global Competitiveness Report has named the Philippines as the most improved country in terms of competitiveness

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September 22, 2014 September 22, 20146CCT grantees run for family solidarity and climate change

S ome 3,000 Conditional Cash Transfer (aka Pantawid

Pamilyang Pil ipino Program) grantees ran for family solidarity and climate change in downtown Catbalogan City. Richard Peru, City Link for the CC T grantees said that during their family development sessions, they would include climate change in their lectures to ensure that they fully understand the implication of climate change in their l ives. “Our grantees are most vulnerable because most of them are poor, so we thought that the real threats caused by climate change would register more if we conduct a grand activity l ike this,” he told PIA-Samar. With September declared as Family Month, Rolyn Palca of

City Links an organization under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 8 urged grantees to run as a family. The families came in droves, crowd occupied streets of the Catbalogan City Plaza. Warm up exercises were done and PIA briefly talked about simple ways to combat climate change like getting involved, being alert and being informed during stormy weather. PIA Samar urged them to obey authorities when adviced to vacate their disaster-prone homes and always take care of each other. They were also instructed to assign a more responsible family member to look after the children and the elderly during disaster and calamities. Estelita Gremio a CC T

grantee ran with the crowd leaving behind her vegetable items for sale in Pier 2. After the run she quickly reported to her parent leader for attendance and went back to her stall. Maria Pagliawan was also in a hurry. “Maam, my kids might go to the creek as no one is tending them,” she told PIA leaving her name and her parent leader for attendance purposes. As the last runners breezed through runners enjoyed taking pictures with their favorite city l inks on the stage amid the giant banners of family solidarity and climate change message: Nagbabago na ang Panahon, Panahon na para Magbago! (PIA 8-Samar)

BY: NINFA QUIRANTE

BY: CONSUELO ALARCON

DENR spearheads ICC in Region 8

H undreds of volunteers from various agencies, both from

the government and the private sector, participated Saturday in the collection of trash and debris in beaches, coastal areas and waterways in the region as the country joined the rest of the world in the celebration of the 29th International Coastal Clean-Up Day. The objective of the activity is to remind and re -awaken the people of their roles in support to the continuing crusade against the debris crisis not only in the region but all over the world. Cora Makabenta, Chief, Coastal and Marine Management Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Office 8 said this is a volunteer effort to clean up all coastal areas for a healthier

environment for the people especially from the debris brought about by typhoon Yolanda. In Tacloban City, the volunteers composed of barangay officials and residents pick up trash and debris along the beaches in the coastal barangays of the city. Underwater clean-up was simultaneously conducted by volunteer divers in various dive sites in the region particularly in some marine protected areas. Under the National Integrated and Protected Areas System Act, there are three proclaimed marine protected areas in Eastern Visayas which are located in Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Bir i , Northern, Samar; and Inopacan, Leyte. All debris collected along the coastline and beaches were

sorted and listed using the ICC Data Card and the data was submitted to the DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau in Central office within seven days upon completion of the activity. I t is expected that the results of the activity will aid in better waste management policies/plans, product packaging designs and create environmental consciousness among the people. The International Clean up Celebration in the region was spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resouces under the theme “Bayanihan para sa Malinis na Karagatan”. (PIA-8)

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NGCP Visayas intensifies advocacy campaign on R.A. 7832

I n its effort to protect the assets of the power transmission l ines

and its structures from any misuse, abuse or theft, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Visayas has intensified its advocacy campaign on the enforcement of Republic Act 7832 otherwise known as the “Anti-Electricity and Electric Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994. During the NGCP press briefing Friday at San Juanico Golf and Country Club, this city, Bernard Domingo of NGCP Visayas said that

mere possession of a transmission l ine material is i l legal per se as laid down by section 3 of Republic Act 7832. Hence, whether the transmission l ine material is stolen or not by the possessor, it constitutes a violation of the law. He further emphasized that even buying and or sell ing of pilfered tower parts are also punishable by law. Relative to this, he admitted that after typhoon Yolanda struck in November last year, resulting in the total destruction of its transmission l ines particularly in areas heavily

damaged by the typhoon, cases for violation of R.A. 7832 were fi led against f ive individuals including an owner of a junk shop in the city who were caught in possession of such material. I f proven by the court, the accused shall be penalized under the said law which constitutes an imprisonment of 12 to 20 years. I f it is committed in connivance with an officer of the corporation, the term of imprisonment shall be 20 to 40 years or a f ine of not less than P50,000 to P100,000 or both

BY: CONSUELO ALARCON

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September 22, 2014 September 22, 20148Calbayog mayor pushes corn as rice substitute

C albayog Cit y mayor Ronaldo Aquino urged farmers to

produce and consume corn as r ice subst i tute. I n a meet ing with of f ic ia ls of the Lower and Upper Happy Val ley Barangays, the mayor

advocated for greater agr icultural produc t iv i t y in the area considered as most remote in Calbayog. Barangay representat ives f romm Hel ino, Jac into, San Antonio, Pinamurutan, Calocnayan, Mabini , Patong,

Barangay officials and residents, students, government employees, the academe and stakeholders join the International Coastal Clean Up Day along Cancabato Bay in Tacloban City, September 20. (Vino R. Cuayzon)

Al ibaba, Panonongon, Tigbe, Mabini -1 , Olera , Langoyon and H igasaan attended the meet ing. Mayor Aquino encouraged them to be more earnest in farming, welcome divers i f icat ion and not depend largely on r ice and copra . He then re i terated the c i t y government ’s suppor t to agr iculture by adopting the “R ice Sel f - Suff ic ienc y Program” to i ts current f lagship program cal led “Food Staples Suff ic ienc y Program” (FSSP) to encourage the consumption of staple food subst i tute such as corn in achieving food secur i t y. Aquino urged them to plant var ied t ypes of corn that mature at d i f ferent seasons thereby assur ing them of a steady supply of r ice subst i tute that i s healthier. I t was learned that corn consumption f ights diabetes and is k nown to mit igate malnutr i t ion when blended with r ice, according to nutr i t ion exper ts . C i t y agr icultur ist Adela Ocenar distr ibuted packs to farmers to star t p lant ing. (P IA 8-Samar with Aimee Catalan/Calbayog Mayor ’s O ff ice)

DENR 8 Coastal and Marine Management Division chief Cora Makabenta (front) briefs volunteers and participants on the rationale of the International Coastal Clean Up Day at Balyuan Amphitheater, Tacloban City, September 20. (Vino R. Cuayzon)

Calbayog City Mayor Ronald Aquino

September 22, 2014 9PHOTO CAPTION FROM TOP TO BOTTOM1) Social Welfare and Development 8 assistant regional director for operations RestyMacuto (in front) announces the regional winners for the 2014 Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya during the Harampang ha PIA held at the DSWD conference hall, Tacloban City, September 16. (Vino R. Cuayzon) 2)DSWD 8 assistant regional director for operations RestyMacuto (3rd from right) hands over the plaque, certificate of participation and cash reward to Concon and family of MacArthur, Leyte as the regional winner of the 2014 Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya .(Vino R. Cuayzon) 3) Barangay officials and residents, students, government employees, the academe and stakeholders join the International Coastal Clean Up Day along Cancabato Bay in Tacloban City, September 20. (Vino R. Cuayzon)

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‘Yolanda survivors’ nga aada pa ha mga tolda, maibabalhin han DSWD ngadto hin mastalwas nga transisyonal nga mga urokyan hiton Disyembre

Pagparehistro para han eleksyon-SK, igin-awhag han Comelec

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D e v e l o p m e n t ( D S W D ) k a k u l o p n g a g i n p a p a n l i m b a s o g a n h i n i n g a m a k a b - o t a n i r a t a r g e t n g a m a i b a l h i n e n m a s o b r a u s a k a y u k o t n g a ‘ Yo l a n d a s u r v i v o r s ’, n g a a a d a p a n a - e s t a r h a m g a t o l d a , n g a d t o h i n t r a n s i s y o n a l n g a m g a u r o k y a n u g s a m a t a p o s i n i n g a t u i g . S e g u n k a n D S W D S e c r e t a r y C o r a z o n J . S o l i m a n , k a r u y a g h a n i r a d e p a r t a m e n t o n g a s e g u r a d o h o n n g a u g s a p a m a n m a t a p o s a n t u i g 2 0 1 4 , m a i b a b a l h i n n a n g a d t o h i n m a s t a l w a s n g a t r a n s i s y o n a l n g a m g a u r o k y a n a n m a o n g a m g a p a m i l y a s a m t a n g n g a n a g h u h u l a t i n i h i r a n g a m a t u k o d a n i r a

p e r m a n e n t e n g a m g a b a l a y. M a a b o t n a h i n 4 , 2 4 1 n g a m g a p a m i l y a a n n a i b a l h i n n a n g a d t o h i n t r a n s i s y o n a l n g a m g a u r o k y a n . H a p a g k a y a n a , 1 , 7 1 9 p a n g a n a d i s l o k a r n g a m g a p a m i l y a i t o n a a d a p a n a - e s t a r h a m g a t o l d a n g a n t i n a g p i - t a g p i n g a m g a b a l a y. G i n p a h a y a g n i S o l i m a n n g a g i n d u d u m a r a h a n m a o n g a a h e n s y a h a p a k i g b u l i g a n a y n g a d a h a n I n t e r n a t i o n a l O r g a n i z a t i o n f o r M i g r a t i o n ( I O M ) i t o n k o n s t r u k s y o n h i n m a a b o t 1 , 2 0 0 n g a t r a n s i s y o n a l n g a m g a u r o k y a n k o n d i i n n a k a n t i d a d i n i h i n P 6 8 m i l y o n . S u g a d m a n , g i n d u d u m a r a

d a w g i h a p o n n i r a a n C o r e S h e l t e r A s s i s t a n c e Pr o g r a m ( C S A P ) p a r a h a n m g a n a k a l a b a n g n g a b u h i h a n ‘ Yo l a n d a’ h a m g a R e h i y o n I V-B , V, V I I , n g a n V I I I . M a a b o t n a m a n h i n 1 0 , 7 3 3 n g a p e r m a n e n t e n g a m g a b a l a y i t o n p a d a y o n n g a g i n t u t u k o d y a n a p i n a a g i h i n g i n - a l u t a g a n g a P 7 1 5 . 3 m i l y o n n g a p o n d o. U s a n a l a i t o n n a g p a p a b i l i n n g a a b i e r t o n g a e v a c u a t i o n c e n t e r – a d t o n n a h i m u m u t a n g h a S a n Fe r n a n d o C e n t r a l E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l h a R e h i y o n V I I I k o n d i i n 8 4 n g a m g a p a m i l y a a n t e m p o r a r y o n g a n a k i k i s i r o n g, p a h a y a g p a n i S o l i m a n . ( G i n b i n i s a y a n i D U M -P I A 8 , E a s t e r n S a m a r )

G in-aghat han Commission on Elections (Comelec) an batan-

on nga mga Pil ipino nga diri pa ma-18 anyos nga magparehistro yana nga bulan para han Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections hiton Pebrero 21, 2015. An siyam ka adlaw nga panrehistro en gintalaan hiton Septiembre 20 ngada hiton 29 dida han ngatanan nga Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs) palibot han nasud, sering ni Comelec Chairman Sixto Bril lantes. Kuwalipikado nga magparehistro adton mga Pil ipino nga naedad hin 15 ngada hin 17 anyos. Kinahanglan daw la hini nira nga kompletohon pagsurat han mga datos nga gin-aaro dida han application form nga mahimo ig-download dida han Comelec website (http://www.comelec.gov.

ph/AFR/SKOnlineApplicat ionForm.php). Gin-aghat han Comelec an kuwalipikado nga mga aplikante nga ig-download an mao nga porma agud masuratan ini nga daan ugsa pa man kumadto ha OEOs. Labot la hini nga ginsuratan nga porma hin aplikasyon, ginkik inahanglan gihapon para han aplikante nga magpresentar hiton masunod nga mga dokumento: Certif icate of Live Bir th; Baptismal Certificate; school records; o ano nga dokumento nga magpapamatuod hiton iya personalidad ngan iba nga mga kuwalipikasyon, diri lakip iton sedula ngan sertipikasyon hiton opisyal hin barangay. Ha luyo nga bahin, nagsering an Comelec nga adton nakapanrehistro hadton Hulyo ngada han 22, 2013 en diri na

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kinahanglan magparehistro utro. Nagdumara na hadto an Comelec hin panrehistro kon diin inabot hin kabug-osan nga 3,205,967 an nakakuwalipikar pagbotos kondi kay gin-ugsod man an gintalaan nga Oktubre 28, 2013 nga pinil i-ay para han SK. Ante mano hini, ginmando-an han Comelec an ngatanan nga Election Officers (Eos) nga determinaron an ngatanan nga rehistrado nga SK nga mga botante nga nag-18 anyos na o kon ma-18 anyos dida hiton adlaw han pinil i-ay han SK ngan igsumiter an mga ngaran hini agud matanggal tikang dida han SK Computerized Lists of Voters. (Ginbinisaya ni DUM-PIA8, Eastern Samar)

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since 2010, he added. With the economic reforms put in place by his administration, President Aquino said that his administration is poised to sustain the country’s momentum. “I suppose the point of these recollections is to emphasize the reality: Yours is a matured, developed country, while ours has just been recently gaining momentum towards development,” he said. “There is a natural synergy between our requirements and aspirations, and your strengths and capabilities. Together, let us maximize the opportunities before us, for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” he added. PND (co)

President Aquino...from page 5Hernani builds...from page 1 Open areas...from page 3

NGCP Visayas...from page 7

f inancia l ass istance to Hernani Local Government Unit (LGU) in the amount of P2.3-M i l l ion for the purchase of the sa id land. On September 14, 2014, a groundbreak ing ceremony was held in the s i te which was graced by Congressman Sher win G atchal ian of Mar ik ina , Vice -Mayor Fabian Cadiz and Cit y O ff ic ia ls of Mar ik ina Cit y, Ci t y O ff ic ia ls of Valenzuela and Dasmar inas of Cavite Cit y, Major R ic Domingo, Rev. Fr. Jason G anvan of R adio Car i tas of Mani la . The plan is par t of the munic ipal government ’s master rehabi l i tat ion plan to bui ld back better amid the horrendous ef fec ts of “Super Typhoon Yolanda”. (P IA8-E. Samar)

ult raviolet rays of the sun f rom bending back to space. I n the process of tak ing in carbon dioxide, t rees a lso give of f ox ygen, a v i ta l e lement for f resh a i r for humans to breathe and, with a cool atmosphere provided by a lush, green vegetat ion of t rees, can push away warm air enveloped in storms. ( j rc/mmp/PIA8-Southern Leyte)

as decided by the courts. Thus, NGCP encouraged the public to report any suspicious activities near the power transmission l ines or structures to their hotline number 09369007382. (PIA-8)

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