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Tourist arrival up despite Mayon incident -Salceda

Gov. Salceda

In Albay

LEGAZPI CITY -- Despite the unfortunate deaths of four German nationals and the injury to five Thais and an Austrian due to the Mayon Volcano phreatic eruption early morning of May 7, the number of tourist arrivals in Albay has still gone up. (Turn to page 7)

P-Noy says govt to bid out Sabang - Calabanga Port project

CALABANGA, Camarines Sur---The government will be bidding out the P50-million SabangCalabanga Port project which is designed to improve the trade and tourism sectors of this province, President Benigno S. Aquino III said recently During his meeting with local leaders and residents of Calabanga here in Camarines Sur, the President said the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) has already allocated P50 million for the project that will be bidded out this August. The government is ay mas maunlad na komersiyo at turismo. Nagpapasalamat nga po tayo kay Attorney Leni Robredo na talaga namang puspusang tinututukan ang progreso ng inisyatibang ito, the President said in his message here. The President also said he expects travel time to become much faster when the Bicol Commuter Train begins servicing the Naga-Legazpi City route starting April next year adding that this will further enhance commerce and tourism in the Bicol region. He also said that the government has also completed major infrastructure for the provinces agriculture sector. The Aquino administration has so far completed 52 projects and theres an ongoing 15 irrigation projects that will benefit 27 towns in Camarines Sur including Calabanga. According to the President, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) also continues to help the poor Bicolanos.
In 2010, Camarines Sur had
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DOT to cancel Mayon tour agencys license

LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Bicol will cancel the license to operate issued to the Bicol Adventure, a tour guide service agency employed by the four German mountaineers killed along with their mountain guide when rocks fell on them after Mount Mayon exploded on Tuesday morning, a department official said Thursday. Maria Ravanilla, DOT regional director, said in an interview that the DOT had recommended to Legazpi City Mayor Geraldine Rosal the revocation of license to operate of the tour service agency owned by one Marty Calleja. Ravanilla said she had to impose a sanction to the tour agency due to its failure to strictly follow tour guidelines, especially on Mount Mayon mountain-climbing activity. Dir. ravanilla
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Pres. aquino working to seal the project so that the people of Camarines Sur especially those in Calabanga could benefit from the project. Ang handog nito sa mahal nating mga taga-Calabanga

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may 12-18, 2013

10 Commandments for responsible voting

1) Thou shalt vote according to the dictates of your conscience. 2) Thou shalt respect the decision of others in choosing their candidates. 3) Thou shalt seek to know the moral integrity, capabilities, and other personal qualities of the candidates you will vote for. 4) Thou shalt strive to understand the issues, platforms, and programs of candidates and parties seeking your vote. 5) Thou shalt not sell your vote. 6) Thou shalt not vote for candidates using guns, goons, and gold. 7) Thou shalt not vote for candidates with records of graft and corruption. 8) Thou shalt not vote for candidates just because of utang na loob or debt of gratitude, popularity or pakikisama (goodwill). 9) Thou shalt not vote for candidates living an immoral life. 10) Thou shalt put the welfare of the country above all else in choosing the candidate you will vote for. *** 10 Commandments for Responsible Voting, prepared by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV).

The Morning After

(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co., CPAsDFK International is PICPA past president and Hall-of-Famer, past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee).

WHAT NOW? As you read his issue, you shall have cast your ballot and perhaps the early voting results shall have been known or extrapolated. Did you vote for the winning candidates by following the survey releases? Or just like some independent-minded electors did you go for the dehado or did you exercise your right of suffrage wanting to go against the dictations of some religious sects? Whatever the election aftermath may be as against our preferences, we have to accept the voice of the majority. We are living in a democratic environment and the minority must submit their will to the majority without however, losing the privilege of comment and suggestions. The current results will be interpreted as preview of the 2016 presidential elections. We have to analyze whether the present administration has the support of the greater number of our citizens. SENATE: Depending on the final tally for the Senate we may have a sister and brother (Cayetano), and a brother and his half-brother (Ejercito-Estrada), and a father and son combine (Enrile). These six is 25% of the total number of senators who will craft major laws for our country and people. Aside from that, a son may get the Senate slot of his father (Ed Angara). We will see if the independents had good chances of being elected. The fate of Senate returnees (Gordon,

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Jun Magsaysay and Migs Zubiri) will hang on the balance. The endorsements of both the president (cousin Bam) and vice president (daughter) will be examined if they really carried weight. The effects of negative propaganda like those against Chiz Escudero, Loren Legarda. Jack Enrile, and Zubiri and so with inexperience aired against the Binay daughter are all worth analyzing. DYNASTY: We have to look around and see whether the candidates from the same family won or lost. As things stood before the elections the campaign against political dynasty did not gather much support from the masses. The result on this issue will serve as food for thought applicable to the next elections. We cannot hope against hope that new legislations will be passed by Congress to put into action said Constitutional prohibition. What is certain is that after analyzing the election results, people will come to

realize that indeed the political posts have been as they previously were cornered by the members of the same family as if they are in their heritage. It is for the independents to launch an early campaign against the dastardly practice. If legislations cannot be passed the only legal alternative is to gather enough petition votes towards a plebiscite. ECONOMICS: Things are truly looking bright for our country. Daily results of open stock trading tend to confirm that the investment opportunities in the Philippines are better than in other places thus, more foreign investors are coming in with their capital to earn additional profits. With the very low return on investments being registered in other areas, profitability hereabouts seems preferable. The real backbone of our good economic fundamentals is the unrelenting inflow of foreign funds from our OFWs. Hopefully with the low interest regime, our housing industry will continue to flourish, more so the construction and sales of low cost - family homes. When people are assured of their shelter the day-to-day quest for food, clothing and medical costs can easily follow. The pre-condition to this is that there must be domestic jobs from where the workers can earn. WISDOM: Let the One who holds both the past and future be your loving Guide for your present.

Integrity and Competence

The following is an excerpt from the column, View Points of Archbishop Oscar V. Crus in the Daily Tribune dated May 9, 2013 which is relevant in the coming election. This should be included in the 10 Commandments for Responsible Voting: On the occasion of every election in the Philippines from the baranggay to the presidential levels, not a few well intentioned people from civic organizations to professional associations religious groupings included come up with the desired qualifications of the candidates for particular or all public offices. This is not saying anything about the candidates themselves who repeatedly and emotionally proclaim their own respective sterling personal qualifications for the public offices they are aspiring for. Recently, there is even nothing less than the formulation and dissemination so the called 10 Commandments for responsible voting or something the like. How about but two (2) criteria for the election of candidates for public offices irrespective of whether these be in the local, regional and/or national levels.

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It is not really difficult to know their presence or absence in a given practically an unknown individual to the general public. Here are the two (2) criteria: Integrity and Competence. Not one or the other, not one above the other but bith at the same time, in the same degree. What is Integrity? In more simple words, it means the known honesty and probity, the perceived rectitude and righteousness of a political candidate irrespective of dynastic affiliation and personal popularity.

Someone with the attribute of integrity is identical with an agent of truth and justice. It is not a secret that the ethical quagmire the Philippines has been long since immersed is basically caused by the lack of integrity in abig number of its supposed public servants. What is Competence? In more plain terms, it refers to the leadership capability and fitness, proficiency, and suitability of a political candidate for public service. The virtue of integrity without competence would be enough for private living, for self-care. But it is incongruous to even imagine that an incompetent public servant no matter how good and honest would make an acceptable leader In government. It goes on without saying that in this age and time, incompetent leadership is one big liability in Philippine governance. In connection with this, when Atty. Wimpy Fuentebella was elected Representative of the Partido District in 2001, he served as House Majority Floor Leader. He was responsible for the timely
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Are they serious?

If you listen to candidates dishing out what can be considered as dizzying promises, you will get the belief that the country will soon be out of its deep troubles. Most of them talk of wiping out poverty and hunger, of throwing to jail all crooks in the government, even of making this nation almost a paradise for the poorest. Are they serious? Past experience tells us that most public office hopefuls easily develop amnesia upon assuming office. Public men today are no different from those of yesteryears. They have learned so much from their parents and grandparents. So what else is new? Nothing new. Except that todays candidates exercise great care in buying votes. Vote-buying is conducted in greatest secrecy in some places, the act being prohibited. The places before that were notorious for violence are today still bloodstained. Killings continue in the perennially hot areas. The efforts of the PNP to keep at bay election-related bloodbath are

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seemingly not succeeding. The picture has changed very little. Vote-buying is a very serious social disease that has defied solution. People would rather suffer ridicule for accepting bribe money than go to bed hungry. The politics of the stomach is more demanding than principled politics. If you put people in jail for selling votes and for buying votes, our jails will become a standing room prison. The government,

which is always low in funds, will face the gargantuan task of feeding thousands and thousands of inmates. You wont dare go tong and hammer against a congressman or a governor or even a town mayor who is deep in vote-buying. Even if you can lock them up in jail, you will think twice.Who will be left to man the vacant elective offices since majority will be behind bars? You do not even have the will to chastise candidates who violate the law on the proper display of posters. The country has been turned into a giant poster area by these people and not one has been given the lowdown for the transgression. I understand there are thousand violators. Where are they? Outside prison and laughing in fiendish glee. Can you blame our people for their attitude towards the authorities? If ever a law is enforced, it is against the unconnected, the poor, the lowly.It is

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Naga City---Fisherfolks, marine scientists, environmentalists and representatives from the church, the academe and civil society today called for governments stricter implementation of the Philippine Fisheries Code or RA 8550, to ensure that the Bicol regions seas are protected, in order to reverse fish decline, and revive the fishing economies of the province that is known for its rich marine biodiversity. At a local fisheries summit, organized by Greenpeace, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the Bicol Consortium for Development Initiatives, Inc. and its members, delegates urged government agencies and local government units in the Bicol region to tackle the issue of illegal commercial fishing that has contributed to the woes of fisherfolks, whose livelihoods have been threatened by the dwindling fish catch. A key discussion was the advancement of the 2012 Bicol Fisheries Agenda which seeks to protect the municipal waters of the Bicol Region from illegal commercial fish-

Environmentalists, civil groups want stricter laws to protect Bicols fishing grounds
ing and end overfishing. The race to find and catch fish shows just how our seas have now become a battleground, said Vince Cinches, Oceans Campaigner for Greenpeace Southeast Asia. As an archipelagic nation, government must learn how to better manage our marine resources. Policies set by both the public and private players must be re-examined. We need to push for more regular close seasons and reduce the number of fishing vessels. That way, the seas could replenish itself and become a sustainable source of food, providing income to millions of Filipinos who rely on the sea for their livelihood, added Cinches. The Bicol region is notorious for rampant illegal commercial fishing, where large vessels encroach on municipal waters that are exclusive to small-scale fisheries. The BFARs Philippine Fisheries Profile of 2010 revealed that each of the 387 commercial fishing vessels that operate in Bicol takes close to 200 metric tons of fish per annum, as opposed to the mere 1.2 metric tons caught by 54,715 municipal fishing vessels. Fisherfolks are at a disadvantage. This data shows a horrifying disparity in terms of access to the seas bounty, said Sally Pernito, Executive Director of Lingap Para sa Kalusugan ng Sambayanan (LIKAS). No wonder municipal fishermen belong to the poorest sector of society. They are being robbed of their potential income because nothing is being done about illegal commercial fishing, added Pernito. The 2012 National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) Report states poverty incidence is highest among fisherfolks at 41.4%, higher than the national poverty incidence at 27.9%. Bicols seas are in a crisis, as is elsewhere in the country. Our fishing grounds are severely overfished, said Dr. Victor S. Soliman, a fisheries scientist from the Bicol University Tabaco Campus. Fishing efforts are way beyond sustainable levels and an increase in fishing activities simply does not produce added yield, Soliman added.

Mayon Volcano climber from Austria survives explosion

Albay Governor Joey Salceda (right) with 32-years-old Sabine Strohberger of Austria, one of the 27 climbers at Mayon Volcano who survived the phreatic explosion on Tuesday morning (May 7, 2013)

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Bank of the Philippine Islands continued to deliver sustainable growth as it reported a net income of P8.4 billion for the first quarter of 2013. This was 43% higher than last years P5.8 billion. At the end of first quarter, BPIs total resources were P940 billion, 16% higher yearon-year as deposits grew by the same rate to P748 billion. In addition, the Bank was able to increase its assets under management to P758 billion or 6% more than same period last year. Net loans hit P514 billion, 19% better year-on-year. Lending to top corporates was up by 25%, while the middle market and SME segments went up by 17% and 14% respectively. Consumer loans also grew by 15%. Gross 30 days NPL ratio was down to 2.1% from last years 2.5%. Reserve cover was 129%. The improvement in net income for the period was driven by the 21% growth in total revenues as the Bank took advantage of the favorable market condition to register securities trading gains. Net interest income was slightly up, as average asset base expanded by 15%. Net yields

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BPI 1Q net income hits P8.4B

PEAFRANCIA DE MAYO 2013
GENERAL CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
May 4, 2013 (Saturday) * 7:00 AM ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE & FLORES DE MAYO In attendance: Pilgrims from the Rinconada District Main Celebrant: Fr. Cesar Bongon Parish Priest, St. Joseph, Palsong, Bula, CS Homilist: Fr. Abundio Nopre Jr. Parish Priest, Our Lady of Salvation, Salvacion, Iriga City Concelebrants: Priests of the Rinconada District Sponsors: OLPA July to December Groups May 11, 2013 (Saturday) * 7:00 AM ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE & FLORES DE MAYO In attendance: Pilgrims from the Partido District Main Celebrant: Fr. Nonito Bersola Parish Priest, St. Michael the Archangel, Caramoan, CS Homilist: Fr. Emmanuel Noel Alforte Parish Priest, St.Claire of Assisi, Tigaon, CS Concelebrants: Priests of the Partido District Sponsors: OLPA January to June Groups * 2:00 PM Last Canvassing: Search for Reyna Elena 2013 Small Hall, Basilica Complex May 18, 2013 (Saturday) * 5:00 AM RUN FOR INA III - Takbo Para sa Museo * 7:00 AM ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE & FLORES DE MAYO In attendance: Pilgrims from the Bay District Main Celebrant: Fr. Rey Caceres Parish Priest, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Bombon,CS Homilist: Fr. Danilo Arnante Parish Priest, Our Lady of La Porteria, Calabanga, CS Concelebrants: Priests of the Bay District Sponsors: OLPA Pilgrimage Foundation & Basilica Joggers May 20, 2013 (Monday): INAS VISIT TO NAGA CITY PEOPLES MALL * 5:45 AM Candlelight Procession (from the Basilica to Peoples Mall) * 7:00 PM MASS AFTER THE TRASLACION Main Celebrant & Homilist: Msgr. Noe P. Badiola, P.C. Parish Priest, St. John the Evangelist Cathedral, Naga City * Vigil follows after the Mass May 21-23, 2013 (Tuesday to Thursday) * 5:00 PM Confessions c/o Cathedral Priests * 6:00 PM MASS Main Celebrants & Homilists: Tues., May 21: Fr. Mario Arnulfo Gaite Parish Priest, Concepcion Pequea, Naga City Wed., May 22: Fr. Manuel Espejo Parish Priest, Gainza, CS Thurs., May 23: Fr. Albert Balderas Parish Priest, Abella, Naga City * Vigil follows after the Mass May 24, 2013 (Friday) FIESTA SA PEOPLES MALL * 8:30 AM CONCELEBRATED MASS Main Celebrant & Homilist: Msgr. Nelson Jeffrey Tria Parish Priest, San Francisco, Naga City * 10:00 AM CONFIRMATION Minister: Msgr. Noe P. Badiola, P.C. Parish Priest, St. John the Evangelist Cathedral Naga City *11:00 AM BAPTISM Ministers: The Reverend Deacons *5:00 PM PONTIFICAL CONCELBRATED MASS Main Celebrant & Homilist: Most Rev. Rolando J. Tria Tirona, O.C.D., D.D. Archbishop of Caceres * 7:00 PM Fluvial Procession (Peoples Mall to Basilica) * 8:00 PM Salve Regina (upon arrival of INA at the Basilica) May 25, 2013 (Saturday) PEAFRANCIA DE MAYO KATAPUSAN 2013 * 7:00 AM ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE & FLORES DE MAYO In attendance: Pilgrims from the Central District Main Celebrant: Fr. Balbino Gumabao Parish Priest, St. Anthony of Padua, Camaligan, CS Homilist: Fr. Danilo Isidro Dizon Parish Priest, Holy Cross, Tabuco, Naga City Concelebrants: Priests from the Central District Sponsors: PYP, Lectors, Lay Ministers & Auxilliaries * 9:00 AM PAKAWAT SA MGA KAAKIAN Basilica Grounds c/o Rotary Club of Naga & Peafrancia Young Professionals * 4:00 PM CORONATION RITES of Reyna Elena 2013 & Her Court Msgr. Rodel M. Cajot Rector to be assisted by: Daryl Dawn B. Garfin Reyna de las Flores 2012 * 5:00 PM PONTIFICAL CONCELEBRATE MASS Main Celebrant & Homilist: Most Rev. Rolando J. Tria Tirona, D.D. Archbishop of Caceres * 7:00 PM SANTACRUZAN PROCESSION (Basilica to Plaza Quezon) At Plaza Quezon: Distribution of Plaques of Appreciation Consecration of the City to Our Lady of Peafrancia (to be led by Reyna Elena 2013) VIVA LA VIRGEN!

The Essence of Commitment

By Wilanie D. Badong T-I, Ragay Central School
As the Nike slogan says, Just Do It. Another author stated Wilma Cruz-Tapalla said that, Commitment is a word that connotes a lot of meanings but the main point it conveys is not to renege on what you are supposed to do, in spite of all odds. Meaning to say that whatever the limitations, you have to keep on, for you are already committed to the cause, to the person, to the organization or to whatever thing you promise to do. In other words, it is a bond that holds you, because you promise to do so. It may be verbal or written, but the mode is not important. What matters most is the promised committed, right? A person of integrity will not like to break that bond, because to her it is binding and sacred. Burt, in todays world, there are a lot of people who dont value commitment at all. They make promises left and right which they dont keep. They think that promises are just promises that they can break them at their own volition. They dont care about the others who are depending on their words. Commitment is indeed a great motivator. It can make a nation great and it can also plunge a nation into chaos. What I mean to say is when the people in power are not commitment to their duties, then the nation will not progress. The power of commitment can do many good things to a person and to the nation as a whole, Because of its importance, people should strive to develop this in themselves. You see, if only people are more committed I believe there will be less trouble in this world. It follows that committed people are

though, contracted as interest rates continued to decline. Other non-interest income lines likewise improved, particularly service charges and commissions, trust fees, and corporate finance fees. Operating costs reached P6.6 billion or 7% more yearon-year due to higher regulatory, technology, manpower, and variable costs. Impairment losses, however was down from last year. BPIs market capitalization as of end of March 2013 stood at P391 billion. Its Basel 2 Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was 15.1%.

In its recently held Stockholders Meeting, leadership of BPI was turned over to its new President and CEO Mr. Cezar Consing. Outgoing President and CEO Mr. Aurelio R. Montinola III commented, With a strong Team BPI, we are confident that BPI will continue to move forward with quality sustainable growth. I firmly believe that my successor, a competent and experienced professional with many years in the international banking arena, will further take the Bank to a new level and position BPI as one of the best Asean banks in the near future.

The mainstream A blog about everyday things said: Trythis experiment: Put your head underwater and stay there for a long while. What will you realize? That you cant stay underwater for long? Why? Its because you have a 100% commitment to breathing. No need for motivation. No need for justification. No making excuses. You simply breathe. That is commitment. Just doing what you are supposed to do. You dont make excuses, or have a debate with yourself or your peers if the task is really necessary. Whining is also terrible. You waste time whining and nothing good happens from it. Worry is also another enemy of commitment. You waste precious energy worrying when you can simply do the task and be committed to it. Commitment is thereforeAction.

more trust worthy. You can delegate sensitive jobs to them and you are sure that the jobs will be done. Committed people are loyal. They are loyal to their families, to their employees and to the organizations they belong. No matter what comes up, they will stand up for what they believe is good for everyone concerned. No amount of money will sway them for what they consider justice for everybody. How about you? Are you committed to your family, friends, jobs, duties and in things you believe in? you ought to, for your character is usually unveiled through this trait. So if you are asked to do a task, be committed to it so you can do it right. If you lack this trait in your system, cultivate it now. You dont want people to distrust you, right? Who knows, this may be the catalyst that will change your life for the better. Try and see!

inner chess
by j. henry danican

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Legazpi exceeds hybrid palay production target

By Manny P. Solis

Rich coral reefs take center stage at PH Ocean Month celebration

The richness of the countrys coral reefs is the main focal point of the observance of the Month of the Ocean (MOO) this May, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje announced today. Paje said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has lined up various activities for this years celebration, which falls under the theme Ang Bahura ay Kagubatan sa Karagatan, Ating Pangalagaan! (The Coral Reefs are the Forests of the Seas, Let Us Protect Them). The focus on coral reefs highlights the premium that we put on our coral reefs, which protect our coastlines naturally and give tremendous economic benefits to millions of Filipinos particularly through fisheries and tourism, said Paje, who represented the Philippines at the Sustainable Ocean Summit held in Washington, D.C. from April 22 to 24. He said the iconic species of MOO 2013 is the thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) that can be regularly seen in Monad Shoal in Cebus Malapascua Island. Classified as a vulnerable species, this predators presence is an indicator of the reef ecosys-

LEGAZPI CITY -- The Office of the City Agriculture posted an initial production of 402.53 metric tons (MT) of hybrid rice planted to 69.87 hectares of land in the city from September 16 last year to March 15 this year. City agriculturist Jesus Kallos said this represents an average of 5.76 metric tons per hectare and equivalent to 125.25 cavans per hectare production. This means an increase of 28 bags in yield per hectare compared to the previous cropping on March 16 to September 15 last year, which posted only 97.39 cavans per hectare or 4.48 MT, Kallos said in an interview over the weekend. The city targeted to achieve the same level of production performance. They farmers planted hybrid rice in 125 hectares of rice land. When the remaining farmers submit their complete list of harvest, surely this rice production will continue to rise, and this will give them an additional income of more or less P17,500 per hectare in every cropping cycle, he added. Kallos was also very optimistic in saying that rice production this year has a very significant increase as reported by the farmers and this successful farming activity was due to the strong support of the city administration in terms of farm input assistance and the effective implementation of the agricultural modernization program, plus the aggressive participation of the farmers in the Hybrid Palay Commercialization Program of Legazpi. The city agriculturist stressed that the present city administration under Mayor Geraldine B. Rosal will build more irrigation systems in all farmlands of this city to sustain water supply in every cropping cycle. Kallos also said that he will conduct more seminar-training workshops among the farmers for them to acquire ad(Turn to page 7)

tems good health, Paje said. The Philippines is home to Palawans Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, which was declared as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention. The country is also home to the Apo Reef Natural Park in Occidental Mindoro, considered the second largest contiguous coral reef system in the world, next to Australias Great

Barrier Reef. These two world-renowned reefs, along with the other coral reefs in the countrys 240 million hectares of water, and the biodiversity that thrives within them, provide food security to Filipinos, who source 80 percent of their protein requirement from the oceans. One of the highlights of the month-long celebration will be the launch of the DENRs Sustainable Coral Reef Ecosystem Management Program (SCREMP) on May 20. The SCREMP is a national

program where the protection and rehabilitation of the coral reef ecosystems will be conducted with a strategic, sustainable and ecosystem-based approach. The program includes the awarding of winners of a photo competition featuring the underwater beauty of the Philippines coral reef ecosystem. The Coastal Law Enforcement Manual, a guidebook for multisectoral groups enforcing laws to protect the countrys coastal and marine resources, will also be launched. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the promotion of responsible diving will be signed between the DENR and the Reef-World Foundation during the SCREMP launch. A separate MOA, with the local government of Boracay as additional signatory, will be signed on May 30 to launch the implementation of the foundations Green Fins project on the island. The MOO will also see diving enthusiasts and coral reef advocates participate in the Linis Bahura: Sisid para sa Kalikasan 2013, where they will collect crown of thorns starfish
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Crossroads in a Teachers Life

To be a teacher was not even the last in my list of ambitions, yet I became one, and through the almost thirty years in the teaching profession, I have always planned of shifting to another job, which have not happened for one obvious reason which I dare not admit I learned to love teaching. I thank the people who expressed belief in me by convincing me to take the NQESH because they said that I have the qualities and potentials of a school head. It took more than a decade before I decided to take the test in 2012, and I failed. I was not a bit hurt, telling myself that I was not meant for an administrative position. I was prompted to say that I wouldnt ever take the test anymore. But came to my district a young and persistent PSDS, Mr. Joselito N. Moldez who did all he could to make me take the NQESH for the second time, and I made it. Thanks to him! Now that I am about to submit myself and my credentials for the ranking for ESP 1, I feel a mixture of emotions that seem to be overpowered by extreme sadness. As I sit by my desk inside the classroom which has been my haven and my comfort zone for the last fifteen years, innocent faces of my pupils and happy memories flash back. On this moment, I realized that these children have become my great source of happiness for quite a time. Leaving them and our classroom will take away a big part of my life. I am sure that without the pupils under my direct care, life will never be as happy as it has been. At 52, Im standing at these crossroads. Will I remain Teacher Lani until my retirement or will I take the road less taken by most teachers, and to savor the authority and prestige of being a Madam Principal? To be or not to be that is the question. ____________________ Leilani D. Surreda Master Teacher II Ragay Central School

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ganic agriculture as they believe that it is through organic agriculture that sustainable development would be achieved and that it has a comparative advantage over other farming systems thus, they declare as their battlecry: Sa Organiko, Panalo Tayo. The mass graduation was graced by Danilo Ochoa, assistant training director of ATI, Joseph Cruz and officers and members of BIGFIS, Rosita V. Imperial, High Value Crops Program regional coordinator of the DA; Naga City Mayor John G. Bongat, vice mayor Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
3,970 households benefiting from the program and in March 2013, there are 108,497 households registered under the program, which is 99.9 percent of the governments target for the whole year, the chief executive said. The President said there were 800,000 recipients during the previous administration and the number of beneficiaries is now more than 3.9 million nationwide under the present government. Sa mga proyektong ito, di po bat malinaw naman na ang dating napapabayaan, ngayon nabibigyan na ng panahon. Ang dating imposible, ngayon lagi nang naaabot, the President said in Bicol dialect. At malinaw din po na hindi isang tao ang gumawa ng pagbabago. Naabot ito sa pakikipagtulungan ng bawat Pilipino ---kayo ang gumawa She said the cancellation of the license was due to the following:For hiring mountain guide for the German mountaineers who was not DOTaccredited; for failing to secure a permit to climb from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources(DENR) ; and for taking an entry point not recognized by the DENR, Provincial Government of Albay and DOT. Asked about the possible impact that the mountainclimbing incident would have on the tourism industry of Bicol, specifically in Albay, Ravanilla said the incident was an isolated case. There may be a downtrend of tourists advocating mountain-climbing activity after the incident but the number of loss can be offset by strengthening mass tourism among visitors who are advocates of culture, cuisine, adventure, leisure and

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and some members of the city council. Atty. Leni G. Robredo, widow of the late Jesse M. Robredo and candidate for the 3rd congressional district who was invited by the BIGFIS for the occasion also dropped by and gave a short message of felicitations to the graduates. The municipal agriculturists/agricultural officers from the 9 participating LGUs who also graced the occasion were also given citation by BIGFIS for their support to the trainings Agricultural inputs and goods were raffled off to the graduates after the graduation ceremonies. -Emily B. Bordado
nito. Kaya nga po lalo pa nating mapapaspas ang pagsulong ng ating bayan tungo sa malawakang pag-unlad, kung dadami ang mga makikibuhat sa halip na magiging pabigat lamang, the President added. During his speech, the President asked the people of Calabanga to vote for candidates supportive of the administrations cause so that reforms and development will also continue in Camarines Sur. Joining the President during his visit here were Transportation and Communication Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya, Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas and Secretary Jesse Robredos widow, lawyer Leni Robredo who is running for representative of the third district of Camarines Sur. -PND

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enforced on them without mercy. The powerful? They are above the law. They are untouchables. Going back to vote-buying, I believe nothing can put a halt to the onslaught of this disease, not even stiff prison terms. Threats of fire and brimstones wont sow fear in voters hearts. Besides, they are ready to go to jail, even ready to stay there for a long while. There is food inside.There is none outside. Is there a way out of this curse? What do you suggest? (Email:budsflor@yahoo.com)

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CamSur farmers finish . . .

to said trainings. Aside from lectures the 3-day training also included hands-on and actual field exposure. These were conducted on site in the municipalities of Calabanga, Bombon, Magarao, Canaman, Camaligan, Pili, Ocampo, Baao and the city of Naga. According to BIGFIS president, Joseph A. Cruz, their group targets to conduct similar trainings for more farmers not only in Camarines Sur but also in other provinces. They are putting their stake in or-

P-Noy says govt to bid . . .

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE - CCE-0019-2013 R.A. 10172 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that NORLENE DE LOS SANTOS VIVAS has filed with this office a Petition for correction of entry in sex from Female to Male the certificate of live birth of NORLENE DE LOS SANTOS VIVAS at LIbmanan, Camarines Sur and whose parents are CESAR VIVAS and LOGINA DE LOS SANTOS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MAY 18, 2013. (Sgd.) EMILIE S. AGNES-DAIRAO Municipal Civil Registrar BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5 and 12, 2013 Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province: Camarines Sur City/Municipality: Libmanan

Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the sole heirs of the late GAVINA PENOLIONAGUNA, who died a widow on February 14, 1982 at Nabua, Camarines Sur, with no known debts or obligations chargeable against her estate; whereas at the time of her death left a parcel of land situated at Antipolo Old, Nabua, Camarines Sur; and the heirs entitled to and have the right to succeed to the described property by intestate succession and by right of representation, adjudicate unto themselves the described property; that for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php100,000.00) in hand paid in cash by Sps. Primo S. Bucad and Sofia Juserhine I. Bucad, the heirs do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY unto said spouses, their heirs and assigns the described property, as acknowledge before Notary Public Attorney Julito M. Sernal, Doc. No. 1515, Page No. 3, Book No. IV, Series of 2013. BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5, 12 and 19, 2013

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE - CCE-0020-2013 R.A. 10172 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that CRYSTAL VILLAMOR AQUINO has filed with this office a Petition for correction of entry in sex from Female to Male the certificate of live birth of CRYSTAL VILLAMOR AQUINO at LIbmanan, Camarines Sur and whose parents are ARSENIO AQUINO and PILAR VILLAMOR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MAY 18, 2013. (Sgd.) EMILIE S. AGNES-DAIRAO Municipal Civil Registrar BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5 and 12, 2013

DOT to cancel Mayon tour . . .

entertainment, she said. Legazpi City is positioning itself as a convention city, so let us support this move, the DOT director said. She assured that DOTs accreditation standards will be pushed. We, however, need the full support of our tourism partners-- the LGUs particularly-to make this happen, Ravanilla added. She said the DOT will further push sanctions against violators-- suspensions for minor offenses and termination for grievous one.

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province: Camarines Sur City/Municipality: Libmanan

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE - CCE-0018-2013 R.A. 10172 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that DOMINIC SIBULO SEDILLA-CORONEL has filed with this office a Petition for correction of entry in sex from Male to Female the certificate of live birth of DOMINIC SIBULO SEDILLA at LIbmanan, Camarines Sur and whose parents are PASCUAL SEDILLA and BETILDA SIBULO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MAY 18, 2013. (Sgd.) EMILIE S. AGNES-DAIRAO Municipal Civil Registrar BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5 and 12, 2013

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Notice is hereby given that GREEN BIO SOLAR ENERGY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION is applying for registration with the Board of Investments (BOI) as New Manufacturer, Fabricator and Supplier of Locally-produced Machineries, Equipment and Components for Wind and Solar Energy Technologies a Non-Pioneer status, with project site located in Carolina, Naga City. Any person with valid objection/s on the above-mentioned project may file his/her objection in writing, under oath, with the BOI within three (3) days from the date of this publication/ posting. RUDY B. CAA Director Manufacturing Industries Department Name of Deceased Date of Interment

1. NENA A. IMPERIAL April 2, 2013 2. FRANKLIN N. DINEROS April 6, 2013 3. ROBERTO R. REBURIANO April 8, 2013 4. CARLOS R. REGOSADO April 7, 2013 5. PAULA S. AGOMAA April 7, 2013 6. ADELINA B. LLAGAS April 10, 2013 7. MILAGROS M. LLORIN April 14, 2013 8. CONRADA P. BORROMEO April 21, 2013 9. LUCILLE P. GARZA April 23, 2013 10. JEMINA L. BONGAY April 25, 2013

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foreigners, Salceda added. Hollywood actor Zac Efron recently tried Albays ATV experience in his brief visit in the province. Mountaineering has never been our sponsored and recommended activity, it is even regulated, Salceda said. All human activities within the volcanos six-kilometer permanent danger zone except for rescue and retrieval operations are indefinitely suspended in the wake of Tuesdays phreatic explosion of the world famous Mayon Volcano that killed and injured tourists including local guides totaling to 21 all. The controlling factor for human activity (within the volcanos restricted area) is the (Phivolcs) alert level not the permanent danger zone restriction, Salceda said. Mayons six-kilometer permanent danger zone imposed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) restricts permanent habitation but not access for humans but the alert levels determine if human activities can be allowed within the restricted area, Salceda said. Alert level zero means there is no risk or its absence, Salceda said. Alert level zero means that Mayon is just a mountain and its up to any mountaineer to take risk in climbing it, Salceda said. Mayon is in alert level zero when it spewed ash yesterday without warning that caught the hapless foreign mountaineers and their local guides by surprise. Aside from climbing, harvesting of crops, picking of orchids and flowers, ATV activities beyond the lava front are restricted temporarily, Salceda said. Around 100 metric tons of flowers, orchids and ornamental plants are harvested annually within Mayons restricted zone, Salceda said.

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Rich coral reefs take . . .
(Acanthaster planci) from the coral reefs along the Verde Island Passage in Pagkilatan, Batangas. This kind of starfish is known to destroy entire coral reef populations by feeding on live coral tissues. Information materials on the richness of coral reef ecosystems, their economic importance, and the various ways to conserve and sustain them will be displayed or posted at all MRT-3 stations along EDSA for the whole month of May. A group of artists from the Dolphins Love Freedom group will restore the year-old Biodiversity Mural Wall of the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) in Quezon City. The Wall was painted last year during the celebration of MOO 2012. For one month starting May 15, an interactive walking tour promoting 22 ecotourism sites established under the DENRs Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP) will be exhibited at the NAPWC. On May 19, coral reef advocates will hold a bike parade from Quezon City to Roxas As long as Phivolcs says that Mayon is okay, it is also okay for us (to allow access to restricted area), Salceda said. -Joseph John J. Perez Boulevard to drum up awareness on the state of the countrys coral reefs. Finally, on May 29-30, the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME) Sub-committee on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will hold a meeting on initiatives on establishment and management of MPAs within the region. The meeting will also see the launch of the State of the Coral Triangle Report, detailing the state of coral reef ecosystems and resources within the Coral Triangle. The Philippines is an active member of the six-country Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security. The Coral Triangle is known to contain 40 percent of the worlds coral reef fish species and 75 percent of the worlds coral species, 53 percent of these were found to be resilient to climate change. MOO was first observed in 1999 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 57.

Tourist arrival up despite . . .

Occupancy rate increased by 10 percent, Albay Governor Jose Joey Salceda said. The beauty of Mayon is the main reason why more tourists come to Albay not the mountaineering activities that attract only a few adventure seekers, Salceda said. We have the best ATV (allterrain vehicle) experience in the world and nothing compares with it in its diversified track types, scenery that attract even

Legazpi . . .
ditional knowledge on how to apply the right procedure of planting hybrid palay seeds to make their planting efforts more effective and productive through farmers field school. He said the Legazpi local government has invested a total of P600,000 this cropping cycle for the 121 farmers who are engaged in this program. They expect to achieve P5.5 million worth of hybrid palay production, Kallos said. Rosal, meanwhile, urged all legitimate farmers who have their own rice fields in the territorial areas of this city to join in this Hybrid Rice Commercialization Program to augment their income.

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passage of the Anti-money Laundering Law Act of 2001 which he co-authored. He pursued the legislative amendments in the Procurement Reform Act to provide warranties for government infrastructure projects. He co-authored six hundred ninety three (693) bills of national and local application of which sixty four (64) passed in the House including the Rent Control Act (RA 9161). President Benigno S. Aquino appointed him as Housing Commissioner of HLURB and again as Deputy Secretary General of HUDCC. The President will not appoint him if he is not following the Daang Matuwid.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the named individuals are the surviving heirs of the late FELISA L. SIGUENZA, who died on August 4, 2012 at Naga City with no known debts or obligations against the estate; whereas at the time of her death, she left her conjugal share in the lot with OCT No. 7062 ; that the parties all of legal age and with full capacity to contract agree to divide and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate in the form and manner as stated in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate; as acknowledge before Notary Public Attorney Alfredo F. Velasco Jr., Doc. No. 44, Page No. 5, Book No. I, Series of 2013.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5, 12 and 19, 2013

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and 2013: Albay, 50 SB/85 CL; Camarines Sur, 143 SB/319 CL, Camarines Norte, 46 SB/83 CL; Catanduanes, 20 SB/37 CL; Masbate, 98 SB/237 CL; and, Sorsogon, 73 SB/189 CL.

On top of these 950 classrooms targeted for completion this year, DPWH V is also monitoring the construction of 28 school building projects totaling 60 classrooms being implemented by private entities through the sponsorship of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. under the Operation Barrio School Program.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE SPEED PAWNSHOP, JR. Bichara Complex, San Antonio Poblacion, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, pawned from DECEMBER 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JUNE 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MAY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5 and 12, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ROWENA ASPE PAWNSHOP, P. Burgos St., corner J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City, pawned from DECEMBER 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JUNE 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MAY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5 and 12, 2013

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the sole and only heirs of the decedent JAY S. LEE, who died on July 22, 2001 at Naga City; with no known debts or obligations against the estate; whereas at the time of his death, he left his conjugal share in the lots with TCT No. 27970 and TCT No. 27971, all in Naga City; that the parties all of legal age and with full capacity to contract agree to divide and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate pro indiviso in equal shares; as acknowledge before Notary Public Attorney Alfredo F. Velasco Jr., Doc. No. 231, Page No. 47, Book No. I, Series of 2012.
BIKOL REPORTER Published: May 5, 12 and 19, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at E. BOY ASPE PAWNSHOP, Prieto Street, Filabel Arcade, Dinaga, Naga City, pawned from DECEMBER 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JUNE 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MAY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5 and 12, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE EXPLORER PAWNSHOP, Ground Floor, Bichara Complex, Abella St., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from DECEMBER 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JUNE 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MAY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5 and 12, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at R. M. ASPE PAWNSHOP, Cor. Panganiban & Elias Angeles Street, Naga City, pawned from DECEMBER 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JUNE 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MAY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5 and 12, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE IGUALDAD PAWNSHOP, Cor. Igualdad Ext. & J. Hernandez Ave., Igualdad, Naga City, pawned from DECEMBER 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JUNE 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MAY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5 and 12, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE CROWNJEWEL PAWNSHOP & JEWELRY STORE, Bichara Mall corner J. Hernandez & Gen. Luna Sts., Naga City, pawned from DECEMBER 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JUNE 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MAY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5 and 12, 2013

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AUCTION SALE/SUBASTA

All unredeemed items/articles pawned at ASPE SUPERPAWN PAWNSHOP Crown Jewel Holdings Inc., Elias Angeles St., San Francisco, Naga City, pawned from DECEMBER 01-31, 2012 whose terms have expired will be sold to public auction sale on JUNE 01, 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON. Redemption/Renewals of all pledges covered by the abovementioned date will be honored until MAY 28, 2013 only. THE MANAGEMENT BIKOL REPORTER Published: MAY 5 and 12, 2013

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Farmer graduates pledge their support to Organic Agriculture by reciting the Panata sa Organikong Pagsasaka.

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CamSur farmers finish training on Organic Agri

A total of 538 farmers from 9 municipalities of Camarines Sur who completed the training course on Organic Agriculture for Farmer-Leaders were awarded their certificates of completion during the mass graduation held on May 1, 2013 at the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum in Naga City. On same occasion the elected officers and members of newly formed Organic Agriculture Organizations at the municipal levels also took their oath and made their pledge of commitment to practice and support organic agriculture. The series of trainings was conducted in the different municipalities by the Bicolandia Greenfields Development Organization (BIGFIS), Incorporated a non-government organization accredited

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Hundreds of classrooms soon to be completed

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region V is now veering all its efforts towards the completion of all its school building projects, region-wide. Under the DepEd CY 2012 Regular School Building Program (RSBP), there is an allocation of 73 school buildings (SB) with a total of 98 classrooms with funding release of P48.2 million. These projects are now substantially completed and will be ready in time of the school opening this SY 2013-14, DPWH 5 Regional Director Danilo Dequito said during a media interview. He added that for DepEd CY 2013 Basic Educational Facilities Fund (BEFF) and RSBP, 357 SB or 852 classrooms with an allocation of P629.2, will be implemented as soon as the an exemption from Resolution No. 9585, se-

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as a farmers training provider by the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), the training and extension arm of the Department of Agriculture. The ATI and DA also provided funding and technical support
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Dequito ries of 2012 will be granted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The government is really intent on addressing the shortage of classrooms in the country which is now estimated at 66,000 that is why there is an undeniable increase in the budget and hopefully, more on the coming years, Dequito said. Breakdown of the total allocation of SB projects with its corresponding number of classrooms for six provinces of Bicol region for SY 2012
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