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VOL. XXV, NO. 48 BICOL REGION, PHILIPPINES JULY 8 - 14, 2018 P5.00
(Atty. APA – chairs Acyatan & Co., 2019 that is, from 3.0% to 3.2% of the der, the exchange value of our local
The wet season is here. CPAs-DFK International – is past chair economy, as measured by the country’s currency has lost steam. Filipinos
of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, PICPA gross domestic product (GDP). In ef- should encourage more incoming
In the capital, its onset is announced past president and Hall-of-Famer, fect, there will be more spending that tourists even as we should slow down
by the rise in leptospirosis, a dangerous and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement originally planned for. on our travels abroad to save pre-
disease brought by a bacteria from the Awardee). Finance Sec. Dominguez said the cious foreign exchange. Tipid muna
urine of animals like rats, and ruminants REALTY VALUES: The central bank 2% point increase in deficit ceiling is tayo ngayon!
said residential real estate prices are up aimed at maintaining the government’s DU30’S ENIGMA: Many are per-
like cows and goats. by 2.1% in the first quarter compared to “aggressive” spending strategy to sus- plexed and could not understand how
the same time in 2017. Townhouses and tain the infrastructure momentum and Pres. Duterte and his administration
In the provinces, it will mean (God condominiums both reported increases pursue a high level of productivity. The can continue being popular among
forbid) flooding and landslides brought per BSP latest Residential Real Estate increase in deficit-to-GDP ratio will also the masses despite his “irreverence”
by typhoons. Inevitably, human death Price Index. Average price changes- raise the government’s nominal fiscal to God and the Catholic clergy, his
results from such natural catastrophe. went up to 116.3 from 113.9 by end gap by 8.0% to P624.37B from the pre- pro-China leaning (and anti-West ti-
March of 2017. Prices of townhouses vious assumption of P579B. It was ex- rades), and suspected violation of
There is a penchant in the media to and condominium units reported an in- plained that the rise in deficit spending human rights! The president is still
crease of 13.8% and 2% respectively. will not affect the government’s invest- “popular” and supported by major-
tag such calamities and the deaths that Those of single detached housing units, ment grade credit rating. ity of the citizenry according to the
result as “tragedy.” however dropped by 0.6%. WEAKENING PESO: The Phl peso Social Weather Station surveys. We
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the has weakened principally against the are closely watching if there would
This is all wrong. Tragedy, in the RREPI is down by 0.9%, the BSP noted. mighty US dollar! This is attributed to be radical changes here after DU30’s
Greek sense, has a deeper meaning. Residential property prices in the NCR the acceleration of our imports, recent “stupid God” remark!
It involves what they call “hubris” or and in areas outside NCR increased by slowing of OFW remittances and the The key clincher appears to be
2.7% and 0.9% year-on-year, respec- BPO sector’s receding growth rate! the “approval” by the masses of the
the pride of a character which results
tively. In NCR, the higher growth in There are also noted FX outflows as anti-criminality drive of the police and
to his downfall. Think of Oedipus and prices of condo units, townhouses and foreign and local investors shift their the military. Even the anti-tambay
Othello. They are powerful and had duplexes offsets the decline in prices investments abroad where income campaign to “clean” the streets at
been forewarned about their fate. Yet of single detached houses. BSP said is more potential and “safe”. So also night of potential trouble-makers is
about seven out of ten or 73.5% of resi- somehow, the unsteady reliability of acceptable to the masses. Yes – our
pride blinded them and so their tragedy. dential real estate loans were taken out our economy has some caused certain people want to sleep more soundly
Having one’s house built on a stilt to buy new housing units during the adversities in the exchange strength of and in peace, and assured that the
given period. our currency. darkness of the night and the evils of
by a riverbank washed away including 2019 BUDGET DEFICIT: The Statistics show that our exports have criminals will not haunt them as they
their residents, is not tragedy. It is Duterte administration will raise its defi- dwindled since January 2018 and by enjoy their peaceful night. Duterte’s
lacking commonsense. The frequency cit spending ceiling next year to support April it has a negative growth of minus approach may be harsh at times. It
the government’s ambitious infrastruc- 8.5%. Our current account balance has seems this is the leadership kind that
of typhoons, the warnings of PAG-ASA
ture program Build Build Build. The been going down since 2013 from USD we all need!
should have warned them it is dangerous Dept. of Budget CC said the economic 11.384B, to 2014 – USD10,756B, 2015 PROVERB: An inheritance may
to live in a riverine habitation. managers – after meeting with PDU30 – USD 7.266B, 2016 – (-USD1.199B) be gotten hastily at the beginning; but
raised its budget deficit program for and 2017 (-USD2,518B). No won- the end thereof shall not be blessed.
When a boat capsizes and its
passengers drowned in a lake. It
cannot be tragic. The boat owner could How Atheism and Populism TIP OF AN
have avoided it through regular check ICEBERG
up of his vessel or by not overloading Related? (Part 2 of 4) HOMAR MURILLO
Email: homar.murillo@gmail.com
his boat with passengers. Municipal
authorities could have prevented it, i.e. What is neo-atheism? the internet. Secular and non-religious claiming that only his strong,
through monitoring of the worthiness Atheism generally refers to non- organizations such as the Filipino unadulterated and uncompromising
belief in any deity. However, neo- Free Thinkers, the Philippine Atheists political will could deliver.
and safety of the vessels. That is not atheism is a relatively recent modern- and Agnostics Society (PATAS), and Some parallelisms can be drawn
tragedy. That is sheer negligence or day phenomenon distinct from the the Humanist Alliance Philippines, between old-style fascism and
dereliction of duty. philosophical atheism of Nietzsche, International were formed to spread authoritarian populism, but the main
Sartre and other thinkers of the late 19th secularist ideas and to serve as difference is that the latter can hijack
When the rains or the typhoons century and early 20th century. socialization hubs for civic-minded democracy without necessarily
Unlike the “old” atheism that was a bit nonbelievers. overthrowing. An authoritarian
seasons come, that should be a romantically nostalgic and sometimes These organizations advocated populist regime functions more like
warning we should be alert and ready poetic about religion, neo-atheism the non-interference of the church in a government of the mob but still,
lacks the theological-philosophical political matter. They advocated for the thriving on negative and prurient
at all times. sophistication of the old atheism. It is passage of the RH law, the tolerance and emotions of the people, particularly
not so much a metaphysical or scholarly acceptance of LGBTQ, and the taxation frustrations and anger against the
The greater and true tragedy comes critique of theology and apologetics of church institutions. These groups liberal democrats and minorities such
from a sense that one is invincible from but rather it is characterized as a held rallies in the streets, organized as immigrants, petty criminals and
the wrath of nature. sociopolitical-cultural movement that charity events, conducted public drug addicts.
is oftentimes anti-theist in its overt lectures and academic debates, and An authoritarian populist politician
contempt for organized religion and organized conferences. Some of these resort to deceit through repetitive
religious people, particularly antagonistic groups also became involved in LGBTQ blatant lies and gaslighting tactics to
of fundamentalists. Ideologically, most issues, environmental campaigns, and maintain divisiveness and consolidate
neo-atheists adhere to scientism or the other liberal-left-leaning advocacies that support from his core supporters.
excessive, almost dogmatic, belief in the are a bit off-tangent with the prevailing Like other authoritarian regimes, the
power of science to explain everything. conservative views. rule under this type of leader can be
The roots of neo-atheism as a global What is authoritarian populism? described as “crisis-based” rule that is
movement can be traced back to the Like neo-atheism, authoritarian dependent on maintaining the illusion
post-Nine-Eleven terrorist attack in populism is a relatively new of ongoing conflicts and problems that
the United States. Atheists, agnostics, sociopolitical-cultural phenomenon only the populist leader could solve or
secularists and non-religious people within the context of liberal democracy. at least keep at bay.
began to form groups from simple It is not necessarily synonymous with The rise of authoritarian populism
online forums to formal real-world popularity, but it connotes wider appeal. can be traced back to as early as the
organizations. Atheist polemicists like In simple terms, it is about appealing to late 1990’s but its watershed period
the so-called Four Horsemen of Atheism the common people or the masses by was between 2014 and 2018 when
– Richard Dawkins, Christopher using demagogic rhetoric and divisive we saw the rise of demagogues
Founder/Publisher Hitchens, Sam Harris and Daniel tactics. like Turkey President Recep Tayyip
Dennett – became celebrities and staple Unlike the typical populist politicians, Erdogan, United States President
of atheist conferences and conventions an authoritarian populist would market Donald Trump, Philippines President
worldwide, earb. Their books became himself as a strong-willed political Rodrigo Duterte and Hungary’s prime
bestsellers. outsider that is against the status quo. minister Viktor Orbán.
As an organized movement, neo- He would also exaggerate problems, Under this new type of popular
atheism started in the United States, whether imagined or real, to scare authoritarian leaderships, democratic
but it soon spread to poorer developing people or make them angry. Then he ideals like check and balances,
countries like the Philippines through would present simplistic solutions, (Turn to page 8)
Sakong Giromdom
*KURSO
PUTIKON! Minaagi naman ngonyan an mga
FRANK PEÑONES JR.
nalyo ini sa Naga kinahaluyan asin ini na Saro pang midbid na taga-Libon
mapasiring o hali sa Legazpi sa Libon an garo poon kan pagkalingaw sa ban- iyo si Dominador Aytona, na naging
Simbahan Catolico Huli sa pangangaipo – pigiirahay an ka-
halabaan kan Balangibang poon Matacon
waan sa kasaysayan.
Kan mga dekada 90, napeste nin mga
Secretary of Finance kan panahon ni
Presidente Garcia asin nagin Senador
asin Federalismo
pasiring sa Polangui. Kadto, sa Libon kino an mahiwason kaining paruyan na magpoon 1965 abot 1971. Si Aytona
man talaga minaagi an mga pa-Legazpi o suba ko ngani sa sakong editorial kadto, na nagadan kan Septyembre kan naka-
hali digdi ta mayo pa man an presenteng dapat isprihan nin mga ikos ta pigga- lihis na taon iyo an nagpadrino kan ley
Pray not only when you need something, but because diversion road. radan na kaya si mga halas nganing bar- na nagbilog kan Bicol University, magin
An tiyahon ko na pirmerong pinsan kan bekyuhon. an pagtao nin mga Student Loans Fund
you have a lot to be thankful for..
sakong ina naagom ni taga-Libon asin du- Agrikultural an banwaan alagad, siring Authority asin kan Price Coordinating
***** man nagkapangaran siya bilang sarong na matambo an daga bilang tanuman nin Council, bilang ehemplo kan saiyang
Hapi bday Ms Platinum Girl ms millie f claro, university parabulong. Garo nagsugad lang siya sa paroy, an siring man na gayon nin daga mga naginibohan bilang Senador.
of asia n d pacific rgistrar. Kagubay mo UNC, NCF & saiyang ama na saro man na albularyo. an pigmundagan nin mga midbid asin An saro pang prominenteng taga-Li-
CITY OF NAGA! Sarong tag-ini kadto, kan high school pa darakulang pangaran sa nasyonal tang bon iyo si Irene Cortes, an pinaka-enot
***** ako sa Ateneo, pigiba niya ako sa Libon pagkabuhay. An pinakaenot si Justice na babaying dean kan UP College of
A life of peace is enjoyed by those who live with nganing magdalan nin basketball sa so- Ramon Fernandez na nagin valedicto- Law asin ika-tolong babaying Associate
wisdom, simplicity and contentment. cial hall pagkabanggi. Bago idto sako ta rian kan saindang klase sa University of Justice kan Korte Suprema, kasunod ni
***** kadto lang ako nakadalan nin mga babay- the Philippines Law School, na kabali an Cecilia Munoz Palma asin Ameurfina
"Being blessed is not thru the money or things that ing nagbabarasketball bago pa ini mauso nagin Presidente Ferdinand Marcos. Si Melencio-Herrera. Midbid siya sa mga
you can count, but by the appreciation of people who sa Manila. Marcos an nangenot sa Bar kan 1939 desisyon na igwang epekto pa sa ju-
can't be paid by any amount." Kan nakaaging semana, liwat akong kun sain ika-duwa si Fernandez. Kan risprudence arog kan “right to informa-
***** nag-agi sa Libon asin sa hiling ko garo ini 1977, pinangaranan siya ni Marcos na tion,” sa Valmonte vs. Belmonte case,
na-ilado sa panahon. Apwera sa sarong magin Associate Justice kan Korte Su- asin an manongod kan “residual pow-
Prayers, masses & fond memories for Blandina ers” kan ehekutibo na iyong dahilang
supermarket (na dai man ngani kadaku- prema alagad napiritan na magbutas sa
(DINA/nene) Olivan Briones (1950-2017) who passed lan), garo mayong nabagong marhay sa pwesto kan 1982 huli kan “bar scandal,” nganing pugulan an pag-uli kadto kan
away in New Jersey, USA one year ago today. DINA: Libon. an pamosong Ericta case na inbwelto bangkay kan diktador na si Ferdinand
"Deeply set/In beauty within beauty/Nurtured in the far Sa mga nakakaaram kan kasaysayan, an sarong aki nin sarong mahistrado. Si Marcos.
lands/Across the golden sea." Rest in heavenly peace! an banwaan an saro sa inot na tinugdukan Fernandez an saro kan nagpundar kan Sa siring na yaman kan rekurso asin
***** nin villa kan mga Kastila, an Villa Santiago Legazpi Colleges na nagin Aquinas Uni- kadunungan kan banwaan, ano ta garo
To all senior citizens, 60 yrs old & above: you must de Libon, na garo man lang command verstiy na iyo na an Univesity of Sto.To- ini yaon pa sa panahon kan ini pa an
avail of free medical, dental & laboratory tests at Bicol post kan mga parasakop sa Bikol. Ibi- mas Legazpi. ruta pasiring asin pahaling Legazpi?
Medical Center in Naga City, @ Naga City Hospital and
in all government health facilities like BRTTH n Albay,
provl hospitals/health centers in d Bikol region, etc.
This is the true mandate of Rep Act 9994 or Sr Citizens Nepal and Philippine FROM
PLANET
Solar Dryers
law. God bless. Fyi & guidance. - Manuel Disuanco,
Coordinator, Metro Naga Group of Seniors & Elderlies. KRYPTON
Cp 09065043218. R.R BALDEMOR
*****
Pag nangapodan ka sir na mayong kwarta sa election In Nepal, the most memorable plane cliffs and made them fall – then they die out that we have not yet changed
ang sasabihon kan tawo, sa kuripot man ngaya na payt ride I ever had was from Kathmandu to by accident! that system of providing tool kits after
mo yan ta maray ngaya ika nakakakurakot pg nakatukaw Nepalgunz - with the most beautiful pilot ------------------------------- training, especially those funded by
I ever saw – a former Miss Nepal! Whenever I decide to take a Taxi I government. So I am also wondering
na- mr siram of legazpi.
After completing a mountain trek first look at the face of the driver. If he what tools and equipment the trainees
in the nearest trekking place around is smiling he must have received nice are using during their training? This is
5 M’s na Gabay sa
Kathmandu Valley I learned that all words or a kiss from his wife, and it how we solve practical problems with
mountain tops are bald! would be nice to start a conversation. theoretical and bureaucratic solutions.
------------------------------- It he is frowning he must have received
Matagumpay na Buhay
-------------------------------
I had dinner in one of the restaurants a text message from the loan collector, Facebook is a very effective tool
in the famous resort village of Phokara better to keep quiet. If he seems sober in marketing. You can hide your face
By CHERRY V. NGO in Nepal with friends who were all he must have lost his drive to drive – I while selling an embarrassing product,
Sto. Nino Elementary School, Iriga Division Buddhists. Buddhists do not eat beef. just look for a Jeep or a bus! like a book!
But they ordered the same beef steak ------------------------------- -------------------------------
Paano nga ba maging matagumpay sa buhay? Paano natin that I ordered. So I felt sorry for my What are the uses of concrete roads Tell me who your friends are and I
matutupad ang tagumpay? insensitivity and asked for an apology. for the poor? As basketball courts, as will tell you who you are - so the saying
Maging matagumpay ang buhay ay hinahangad ng bawat
But one of them told me that it is alright solar dryers, as a place for sidewalk goes! Oh my Gosh! Don't tell anybody
isa. Lahat ninanais na umasenso, magkaroon ng maginhawa
since cows that are prepared as steak vendors, as funeral parlors, as extension that I am your FB friend!!!
at magandang buhay. PInapangarap na maging matagumpay
sa kanya-kanyang tinatahak na buhay maging ito may ay sa are those that meet accidents and of their receiving rooms! -------------------------------
piniling propesyon or sa negosyo. where not purposely slaughtered for ------------------------------- My all-time favorite singer is Andy
Bata pa lamang ay may mga pinapangarap na sa buhay. food – so it is not prohibited for them People are still asking why in our Williams. I love his song “Speak Softly
Pinaghahandaan upang sa pagdating ng tamang panahon ito to eat. I asked how do they know that community-based projects we give tools Love” interpreted by Filipina Gerphil
ay makamtan. Para lalong magabayan sa pagiging matagump- the cows died by accident. They said and equipment to the target groups Flores - because she is more beautiful
ay sa buhay narito ang 5 Ms. that usually farmers drive cows towards before they start their training. I found than Andy Williams!
Una, maging maka Diyos. “Lahat ay magiging maayos kung
ilalapit nating sa Diyos.” Ang taong di nakakalimot sa Diyos ay
hindi pinapabayaan bagkus siya’y. Ginagabayan. Anuman ang
gawain at naisin sa buhay palaging ilapit sa Diyos. Di nating Iriga City Water District – PELL
MELL
PrimeWater Joint Venture
magagawa at matutupad ang lahat kung wala ang patnubay ng
Panginoon. Papuri, pasasalamat sa paghingi ng kapatawaran
ay laging isaalang-alang. Walang imposible sa Panginoon sa Jokee BOTOR-REYES
mga taong di nakakalimot sa kanya. Magiging matagumpay ang
isang tao kung palaging dumadalangin ng gabay at patnubay A Public-Private Partnership has and private sectors. started operation July 1, 2018.
sa ating Panginoon.
been inked between the Iriga City Water Prime Water Infrastructure Corpora- With the Iriga City Water District
Pangalawa, “Ang taong m,arunong rumespeot ay sigura-
District (ICWD), a government-owned tion has established tandem with over and PrimeWater tandem, consum-
dong aasenso.” Marunong rumespeto sa lahat ng tao maging sa
mga bata, matanda, may kaya man o pulubi. Napakahalaga ng and –controlled corporation and Prime- fifty local water districts in the county ers can look forward to improved and
pag-uugali o disiplina ng isang tao para matupad ang pangarap Water Infrastructure Corporation, a pri- and has been responsible for improved better service. Not one now but two
ng buhay. Ditto nasusukat ang tunay na pagkatao. Ang taong vate entity. service and benefiting countless water working for a much progressive water
marunong gumalang ay makakatanggap din ng paggalang. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is consumers in delivering quality service company.
Pangatlo. Mapagpakumbaba. “Ang taong marunong lumin- a cooperative arrangement between or in redesigning water distribution system, ------
gon sa pinanaggalingan ay makakarating sa paroroonan.” Ang among two or more public and private development of water resources, con- Even with the passing away of Ru-
taong marunong magpasalamant sa mga taong pinagkakutan- sectors, typically of a long-term nature. struction and installation of transmission ben F. Babar, our publisher, Bikol Re-
gan ng loob as tunay na pinagpapala. Sabi pa nga ang taong Government has used such a mix of pub- and distribution lines as well as manage- porter is here as always and forever.
mapagpagpakumbaba ay nagpapakita ng pagmamahal, pasa- lic and private endeavors throughout his- ment and operation of water supply and With Evelyn M. Babar, Ben’s very
salamat at pagpapatawad sa kapwa. Dapat din na marunong tu- tory. The arrangement involves sharing system. hard-working and devoted wife, noth-
manggao ng pagkatalo, pagkakamali at pagkukulang sa buhay. of risks and development of innovative, The joint venture of the Iriga City ing can go wrong. And JR (Ben and
Ang taong nasa ibaba ay itataas. longer relationship between the public Water District (ICWD) and PrimeWater Evelyn’s son is already a big support.
Pang-apat, Matiyaga. “Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga.” Ang
pagiging matiyaga ay hindi sumusuko sa lahat ng hamon ng
buhay, determinadong harapin, malampasan at suungin and
The Power of Positive Thinking thing is going to be all right. It has to be your predominant mental
attitude. It is not enough to think positively for a few moments
anumang pagsubok at kahirapan.Marunong ring magsakrispi- By CHERRY V. NGO and the let fears and lack of belief enter your mind. Some efforts
syo at pursigido sa pinapangarap na matagumpay na buhay. Sto. Nino Elementary School and inner works are necessary. Think about happiness, good
Di nawawalan ng pag-asa sa buhay at palaging may paraan sa Iriga City Division
health and success and you will cause people to like you and
lahat ng bagay.
desire to help you because they enjoy the vibrations that a posi-
Panghuli, Masipag. “Nasa tao ang gawa, nasa Diyos ang Positive thinking brings inner peace, success, improved
tive mind emits.
awa.” Kasipagan – susi sa kaunlaran. Ang taong masipag ay relationships, better health, happiness and satisfaction. It also
hindi naghihirap sa buhay. Mapamaraan at gagawin ang lahat A positive mind always brings awareness and feeling of hap-
helps the daily affairs of life move more smoothly and makes life piness, strength and success. It is a mental attitude that expects
para maabot ang tugatog ng tagumpay. Nasa tao pa rin ang look bright and promising.
pagkusa at paraan sa piling buhay na kung saan ang Diyos ar good and favorable results. Always visualize with concentration
In order to make positive thinking result, you need to de- and closely in your mind the successful outcome of your plan.
handang umalalay.
Ang 5 M’s na ito ay sana maging gabay at inspirasyon sa velop a positive attitude toward life and expect a successful Thinking positively develops your positive attitude in life.
pag-abot ng mga minimithing pangarap sa buhay. Bago maka- outcome of whatever you do as well as take necessary actions The power of positive thinking leads you to success in life
mit ang tugatog ng tagumpay dapat ito’s magsimular sa sarili. to ensure your success. which fills Yourself with confidence and joy. It also fills your mind
May buo at matatag na kalooban at puno ng determinasyon The power of positive thinking brings results that are more with light, hope and feeling of strength and soon your life will
para makamit ang minimithing tagumpay sa buhay. than just repeating a few words or telling yourself that every- reflect these qualities with a smile.
Bicol Provinces
tips and reminders.
Goa Mayor Raquel Lim
personally graced the occa-
LEGAZPI CITY -- The tive fire protection environment sion and lauded Oliver’s ini-
Bureau of Fire Protection in next few months with the tiative to augment the needs
(BFP) recently distributed continued supply of state-of- of the school children in the
one unit of Rosenbauer fire- the-art fire trucks with interna- municipality.
truck to each of the three tional standards," he said.
“The school is just at the
provinces in Bicol to help "The local government units
local government units miti- of the cities of Tabaco and Mas- back of the municipal police
gate and fight fire incidents in bate and Daet town were the station so perhaps our good
their localities. first batch of recipients of the chief of police saw these kids
Fire Senior Superintendent said firetrucks," he added. and came up with this gift-
Victor Vibares, BFP regional The firetrucks were received giving idea. I, myself is so
director, said in an interview on by Mayor Krisel Luistro of Tab- happy since this is the first
Wednesday that the fire protec- aco City, Albay; Vice Mayor time that an organization or
tion capability of Bicol region Ruby Morano of Masbate City, group of people came up with
will change dramatically in the the capital of Masbate prov-
3rd and 4th quarter of 2018, as
this kind of activity here,”
ince; and administrative officer Goa Mayor Raquel Lim (2nd to the left), together with Police Chief Inspector Rodolfo Oliver,
they aim to complete the needs Christine Joan Deluna of Daet, Lim added.
Tagongtong Elementary MPS Goa Chief of Police (3rd from the left), Barangay Tagongtong Punong Barangay Sergio
of 17 municipalities that still Camarines Norte. Rimando (extreme left) help distribute the NGCP bags and school supplies during the "Gamit
don't have fire stations before Architect Kristen Lagman, School Principal Domingo Ni Bulilit" distribution in Goa, Camarines Sur. Looking on are NGCP Bicol Regional Corporate
the end of the year. who was raised and studied in Consuelo, who assisted Oli- Communication and Public Affairs Officer Nilda Somera and PIA Provincial Head and Camarines
"Bicol will have competi- (Turn to page 9) ver in selecting the indigent Sur Energy Press Corps President Ana-Liza S. Macatangay. JMadrid-PIAV/Camarines Sur
SSS POSTS P42.57B COLLECTION . . . in first quarter 2018. same three-month period last managed. SSS assets in Janu- ing loans, corporate notes and
“But we have high hopes year. Payouts for retirement ary to March 2018 increased bonds due to maturities.
On the other hand, invest- declined by 9.61 percent to that the proposed amendments was the highest at P25.46 bil- by P4.96 billion to P509.83 "I am hoping that the posi-
ment and other income slipped P1.27 billion compared to the to the Social Security Law of lion, followed by death benefit billion due to the continuous tive performance of the agen-
to P7.16 billion, a 22.50 per- P1.41 billion in the same peri- 1997 would be passed by the payouts at P13.70 billion, ma- growth in investment level cy especially in increasing its
cent drop from the P9.23 bil- od last year," Dooc explained. end of this year which will al- ternity benefit at P1.77 billion, and cash equivalents despite collection will continue until
lion recorded in 2017. He also noted that payment low expansion of investment disability benefit at P1.65 bil- the decrease in other receiv- the end of the year. Moreso,
Dooc explained that SSS' for member loans was lower powers of the Social Security lion, funeral grant at P1 bil- ables. we have relaunched the Loan
investment and other income in the first quarter of the year Commission. Combined with lion, and sickness benefit at He explained that total Restructuring Program last
slid in the first quarter due to because there was no Loan favorable market conditions, P649 million. investments of the pension April 2018. So this will surely
several factors such as the the Restructuring Program (LRP) we are optimistic that invest- Operating expenses of the fund, representing 91.4 per- hasten collections from past
unfavorable mark-to-market offering during the period of- ments and other income of the pension fund reduced to P1.98 cent of the total assets, went due salary loans. Strengthened
valuation and timing of receipt fering unlike the posted in- pension fund will show posi- billion from the P2.18 billion up by P4.94 billion due to collection efforts will lead
of dividend income. come from LRP of 2017 same tive growth,” he added. in the previous year follow- placements in treasury bonds, to higher collections. I am
“The Philippine Stocks Ex- period. Benefit payments which ing the 41.3 percent drop in time deposits, equities invest- confident that SSS will have
change index (PSEi) opened “Our investment in gov- is a primary expenditure of maintenance costs and other ments, and new salary loans enough funds to pay for cur-
at 8,584 on the beginning of ernment securities, which the pension fund, increased in operating expenses compared releases totaling P5.16 billion. rent benefits and privileges of
the first quarter and closed at comprises majority of our in- the first quarter of the year to to the same period last year The increases were slightly ta- our members and pensioners,”
8,039 by end-March 2018 pe- vestment power, performed P46.22 billion following the due to the hiring of temporary pered by the decline in hous- Dooc said.
riod. This represented a 7.04 well but was tapered by the 3.85 percent jump in benefit personnel.
percent drop or 604 points, fair value loss on government payouts. Benefit payments for Dooc assured its members
which affected not only SSS bonds” he said. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER
the period rose to P44.24 bil- and pensioners that the agency (Motor Vehicle, including its Franchise)
but also other investors. Also, Dooc added that SSS had lion from P42.60 billion in the is financially stable and well-
SSS dividend income from also no programmed Educa- Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the sole heirs
invested companies for the pe- tion Assistance Loan Program of the late LUIS DE VILLA FORTUNA who died intestate on
riod of January to March 2018 (EALP) counterpart funding TIP OF AN ICEBERG . . . April 23, 2018 at the Sta. Maria Josefa Hospital Foundation,
Francia, Iriga City; at the time of his death left a motor vehicle
human rights and the rule of law are seriously under threat.
Campus Journalism: Its The oppression of minorities is also a common theme that
pervades these regimes. The erosion of sympathy, moral
with CR No. 223239741 issued on 09-02-2016 and OR No.
1255760564 dated 11/13/2017, more particularly described as
Bigger Role Now values and basic civility is an alarming symptom of this type
of politics.
follows: MAKE: HONDA; BODY TYPE: TC HIRE; DENOMI-
NATION: TRICYCLE; SERIES: CGX125SHMD; CHASSIS
By JESTER N. BONA, Master Teacher 1 Base-superstructure model No.:KYY00006762; ENGINE No. KYY00E006730; YEAR
Iriga Central School, Iriga City Previously, we have discussed a Marxist hypothesis that MODEL: 2014; MV FILE No.: 0524-00000153312; PLATE No.
could explain the relationship between neo-atheism and (Improvised): 051610 (under LTO Authorization dated Feb.
Campus Journalism has always been. to many children in populism. 8, 2018) that the mentioned Heirs of legal age with full civil
the grade school, a truly enjoyable activity. It is an accepted fact Specifically, this hypothesis is based on Marx’s materialist capacity to contract, do hereby agree to waive and quitclaim
that press work is not just work but a truly intellectual activity views of historical determinism, i.e., the interactions between absolutely their rights and interests in the said vehicle in favor
that provides staff members of school paper a wonderful time the means of production or the economic base and the of LOUIE M. FORTUNA, JR., as acknowledged before Notary
in collecting, reflecting and presenting news and all other stuff a superstructure, which include non-economic aspects of Public Atty. Leo Arnel M. Caayao., Doc. No. 128, Page No.
school paper is made of. It includes writing news, editorial and society such as education, arts, philosophy, politics, etc. 26, Book No. LVII, Series of 2018.
feature writing. dummying and lay-outing and meeting deadlines These interactions determine the course of history. BIKOL REPORTER
as well challenging themselves expressing their opinions in their Both neo-atheism and populism are part of the Published: July 1, 8 and 15, 2018
columns. superstructure that is shaped by the modern-day
Another enjoyable activity they find most interesting is in- technological and scientific economic base. The former is a
terviewing which means getting to know people better whether cultural trend based on the critique of religion using scientific EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE
they are interviewing people in their school or outside. Another claims – oftentimes, in the form of misguided scientism. The WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS
phase of a truly enjoyable life as a campus journalist I taking latter is a political trend that is fueled by the frustrations of Notice is hereby given that the named parties are the
pictures and what truly they find most intellectually fulfilling is a significant portion of the electorate against the status quo
legitimate, sole and exclusive heirs of the late ARNULFO
joining the yearly Press Con that has become a thrust of the in countries where “elite democracy” and neo-liberal policies
thrive. PASIBE ENCISO who died intestate on March 18,
Department of Education. 2017 at Bicol Medical Center, Naga City; at the time of
This yearly event is a much looked-forward to activity by
The rise of both trends in the modern era of globalized
economy is not a mere coincidence but rather it is an inevitable his death left a vehicle registered under the name of
campus journalists. This gives them the chance to prove their
consequence of extreme socioeconomic inequalities brought VICENTE P. PURPORA, more particularly described as
best other than meet campus journalists from other schools and
about by neo-liberal policies such as bank bailouts and job follows: MAKE: TOYOTA; PLATE No. VDC387; MV FILE
if lucky, they could compete in the national finals. Whew! what
contractualization. The inequalities between countries and No. 0448-00000098670; CHASSIS No.:LF82-6006349;
could be more fulfilling as a campus journalist than this. Dream
between the social classes within the countries resulted in TYPE: WAGON; YEAR MODEL: 2004; ENGINE No.:
come true. It could also open windows for the young campus
paradigm shifts that weakened the influence of religion in rich
writer. 2L-5476631; that the mentioned Heirs of legal age with
industrialized countries but also at the same time created
To those who are not really bent on writing news, the school further tensions among the social classes. full civil capacity to contract, do hereby agree to waive
paper is another venue for campus writers to go into fiction or Neo-liberalism’s promises of greater economic prosperity, all their rights, shares, interest and possession of the
poetry. This is another opportunity to invade the creative world better social mobility and equity are now seen as mere farce described property in favor of ARNULFO GAVICA EN-
of literature. by many voters who felt that they were left out and betrayed CISO JR., as acknowledged before Notary Public Atty.
What has made campus journalism now truly enjoyable is by their leaders. The so-called trickle-down effect is just a Carlo C. Villanueva Jr., Doc. No. 348, Page No. 62, Book
the inclusion of broadcast journalism when sometime back cam- hype with no actual substance. Only an elite few significantly No. 292, Series of 2018.
pus journalism was purely print. This is a breakthrough and has benefitted from neo-liberalist policies while many are
given campus journalism a wider mileage. BIKOL REPORTER
left unemployed or underemployed, alienated, poor and Published: July 1, 8 and 15, 2018
Campus journalism has taken a much more wider outlook dejected. Many people, even in industrialized countries,
when it now goes beyond the campus. It has been given the felt alienated and betrayed
opportunity to tackle issues not just in the campus but commu- by their government. They
nity issues that also include those that their community and the perceived liberal democracy
country as whole is facing. Campus journalism and the campus as false and mere instrument
journalist can shape public opinion while it takes the responsibil- of the oligarchs.
ity of preserving press freedom of speech and expression. (To be continued…)
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