Eat more veggies, less rice –DA

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Bataan governor hits black propaganda on his health
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VOLUME I • NO. 108
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
TUESDAY
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P63-M fund
released
for Gugu
dike repair
By Elaine Mercado
LUBAO,
Pampanga--The
Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) said some
P63,200,000 fund was released
for the closure of the breached section and repair of slip sections of
the San Fernando-Sto. Tomas tail
dike and construction of the pilot
relief channel from Gugu creek.
This news was relayed to Governor Lilia G. Pineda in a briefing
held Friday in this town.
The DPWH engineers were Rico
Guilas, Pampanga First district
engineer; Almer Miranda, maintenance chief engineer; Lucito Sibug, chief of construction division;
Arnold Ocampo, project engineer;
Isabelita Manalo of the Mount
Pinatubo Emergency (MPE) and
Juanito V. Reguyal, Pampanga
Second district engineer.
This came as the governor has
intensified, this early, the disaster
preparedness and readiness of the
province in terms of logistics, mitigation and rehabilitation works
that should be done.
She said that gone were the
days when the DPWH and the local government units were caught
flat-footed in times of calamity.
To make sure that everything is
in place before the rainy days, she
has initiated a meeting with the
said DPWH executives together
with the Provincial Disaster Risk
Reduction Management Office
(PDRRMO) headed by Engr. Lulu
Alingcastre, Engr. Rene Gutierrez,
Engr. Andy Austria and Engr. OlGUGU DIKE REPAIR Page 6
BIRDLIKE. Participants in the street dancing parade showcase their dances on colorful birdlike costumes during
the 6th Ibon-Ebon Festival on Saturday in Candaba, Pampanga. --PhotoS BY LEO VILLACARLOS
Angeles women
group supports
Guiao House bid
By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
ANGELES CITY—At least 3,000 members of the Women’s Development of Pampanga Inc. on
Sunday manifested their full support for the candidacy of Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao for
representative in the First District congressional district come May 2013. ANGELES WOMEN Page 9
Eat more veggies,
less rice –DA
By Joelyn G. Baluyut
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–Department of Agriculture
(DA) on Monday’s launching of
the National Year of Rice 2013
in Central Luzon disclosed
that one of the factors for the
country to achieve rice selfsufficiency this year is for Filipinos “to eat more vegetable,
less rice.”
Region 3 is rich in vegetable production wherein its products are
being exported to Metro Manila.
“Vegetables can be filler so our
consumption on rice would be lessen. In the Asian region, Philippines
has the lowest intake of veggies
with 190 kilos per capita per year
compared to other neighboring
countries,” DA Regional Director
Andrew Villacorta said.
Recommended intake of vegetables and fruits per day is 400
grams. One serving requires one
cup raw leafy vegetables or approximately 25 grams; ½ cup raw
non-leafy veggies (40 grams), and
VEGGIES Page 9
4Ps won’t be used
in politics--DSWD
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–The Department of Social Welfare
and Development Region
3 (DSWD-3) assured the
public that their Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) or
most commonly known
as the Conditional Cash
Transfer program won’t
be used for political campaigning this election period.
DSWD Regional Director Adelina Apostol
said that the program is
catered primarily to the
indigents in able to help
them uplift their living
condition.
“Only the DSWD can
delist a beneficiary from
the program if our agency has tracked that she
is already well-off,” she
said.
“No politician or any
government official can
delist any donee from
Pantawid Pamilya, only
DSWD has that power
considering it’s a national
government
project,”
Apostol explained.
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Gitnang Luzon
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
EdPam lauds ‘Gulayan
sa Paaralan’ winners
By Charlene Cayabyab
PUBLIC INFRA. Senatorial candidate Nancy Binay leads the cutting of
ceremonial ribbon with (l-r) Minalin Municipal Mayor Arturo “Katoy” Naguit and
Candaba Municipal Mayor Jerry Pelayo during the inauguration of the Office of
the Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA) building a priority project of Vice President Jejomar Binay to the people of Minalin on Saturday.--Photo by Leo Villacarlos
3 fake cops
arrested for
swindling
By Butch Gunio
LIMAY, Bataan--Three persons
who posed as cops and tried to swindle a store owner here of P50,000
were nabbed by real policemen in an
entrapment operation on Wednesday
last week.
PO3 Jaime Ausria Jr. said suspects
Sheryl Mariano, 30, resident of Barangay St. Francis, this town; Rudy Dela
Cruz, 23, and Michael Jo Dela Cruz,
25, both residents of Navotas City,
tried to victimize Anastacia Maturgo
of Barangay Reformista here.
In swindling the victim, the suspects threatened to “arrest” her alleging she was selling charcoal and
demanded money.
Matorgo sought the assistance of
the police and an entrapment operation was laid out.
Confiscated from the suspects by
the authorities was the P500 marked
money used in the entrapment. ●
ANGELES CITY--Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan led Monday’s
awarding ceremony of the winning schools with best agricultural and environmental practices in this city.
Among the participating
public schools, Francisco G.
Nepomuceno Memorial High
School (FGNMHS) was conferred as the most outstanding
school for 2012 after showing exemplary performance in fostering vegetable gardening.
EPZA Elementary School
(EES) and Angeles City National
High School (ACNHS) ranked
second and third respectively.
“Gulayaan sa Paaralan” (vegetable gardening in the school)
was launched last year by the
City Agriculture Office (CAO) in
cooperation with the Division
of City Schools, encouraging all
public schools to plant agricultural crops within their area as one
way of addressing the problem
with hunger and malnutrition.
The program aims to encourage public schools to utilize
vacant areas in their schools for
planting of various crops and to
raise the public’s awareness on
the nutritional value of vegetables to child’s development and
learning process.
As counterpart to the project,
CAO provided each school with
vegetable seedlings during the
duration of the program implementation.
Schools were tasked to plant
vegetables in vacant lots to have
an alternative source of food for
the school’s feeding program.
For his part, Pamintuan
expressed elation over the overwhelming response of the participating schools to the city’s greening advocacy.
“Since the start of our administration, we have been staunchly
advocating for a cleaner and
greener city; this urban greening program which has started in
schools is just a first step to make
Angeles the most environmentally friendly city in the country,”
Pamintuan said.
He also acknowledged this
project as an effort to fight hunger and malnutrition, ensuring that “in five to ten years, no
Angeleño in the city will ever be
hungry.”
Erlinda Cangco, this city’s
Agriculture Officer, explained
that the program design of this
UNA senate bet
opens seniors’
building in Minalin
By Froilan E. Magtoto
MINALIN, Pampanga--Mayor
Arturo “Katoy” Naguit and senatorial candidate Nancy Binay on Saturday led local officials here in the
inauguration ceremony of the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs
(OSCA) building of the town.
Aside from Binay and Naguit the
ceremony was also attended by the
senior citizen, led by their president
Sotero Fabian, Mayor Jerry Pelayo
of Candaba, Mayor Peter Flores of
Masantol and local residents here.
The OSCA building was donated
by Vice President Jejomar Binay in
the amount of P500,000.
Binay did not make it to the affair due to prior commitments in
Manila, it was learned.
He was however represented by
his daughter, Nancy.
The younger Binay said the vice
president has promised to visit the
town in the near future.
Nancy also said, “my father‘s
heart is with you as he promised to
bring medical equipment to Minalin
to benefit poor townsfolks.”
In San Simon town, the United
Nationalist Alliance (UNA) candidate also led the groundbreaking
ceremony of a covered court in Barangay San Jose with Mayor Leonora Wong. ●
project centers on the planting of
different fruit-bearing trees, and
leafy vegetables in cooperation
with the Task Force: 1 Million
Trees.
“We would want to extend
our deepest thanks to Mayor EdPam for supporting and allowing us to pursue the program,”
Cangco said.
Celina Vega, principal of
FGNMHS, expressed optimism
towards the city government’s
greening initiative.
“Gulayan sa Paaralan is a
great opportunity for us to continue and promote agricultural
practices in our school,” said
Vega.
To date, FGNMHS has been
active in implementing their
“Luntiang Paaralan” program
aiming to preserve and uphold
ecological sustainability through
which every student is encouraged to take part.
The school established its
own Material Recovery Facility
(MRF) and vermi-composting
section which generates additional income for the school.
The school also led the use
of “receptacle planting” which
utilizes plastic bottles as pots;
gulayan Page 9
HAU to honor former
La Salle administrator
ANGELES
CITY--The
University of Holy Angel
(HAU) will confer the Order
of St. Michael the Archangel
for outstanding contribution to lay catholic education
to Chancellor Emeritus of
the De La Salle University
(DLSU) Dr. Carmelita Quebengco on March 8.
The order of St. Michael
the Archangel is given annually to laypersons who
have played a significant role
in Catholic evangelization
through education. It was
instituted by the HAU two
years ago.
HAU was founded by a
lay person Juan Nepomuceno, whose 121th birth anniversary will be celebrated on
HAU Page 9
PH rice production up by 8%
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO-- The rice production in the country has increased by eight
percent, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Monday.
In a statement read during the launching of the
National Year of Rice and the National Commitment ceremonies held at the DA regional office
here, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said
that in 2011 the country’s rice production is 16.68
million metric tons and it went up to 18.03 million
metric tons in 2012.
Alcala’s message was read by Regional executive director Andrew Villacorta.
Alcala said in his message, the 8% increase is
the highest ever achieved in the country’s history
of rice production.
“The reason why we have good harvest is because we have more harvested areas because of
good irrigation, quality seeds, mechanization,
procurement of equipment and other interven-
tions in our Food Staples Sufficiency Program,”
Alcala said.
In Central Luzon, Villacorta said, the DA is
“more successful because we are more open in our
communication to other sectors especially to the
farmers. Our programs were more timely and applicable.
And because we became closer to the farmers,
the cooperation in our programs were easy to implement,” Villacorta said.
Early planting season were observed to avoid
destructive typhoons, he explained.
During the ceremony a logo depicting the success in achieving self sufficiency in rice production
was also unveiled and the “Panatang Makapalay
(Pledge of Rice)” was recited by the DA employees.
President Benigno Simeon Aquino III proclaimed
the 2013 as the national Year of Rice with the theme
“Sapat Na Bigas, Kaya ng Pinas” through Proclamation No. 494. ●--Froilan Magtoto
FIRST BITE. Regional Executive Director Red Andrew B. Villacorta, DVM CESO IV
of Department of Agriculture RFO-III, starts to bite the boiled corn during the National
Commitment Ceremony and unveiling of National Year of Rice 2013 Logo on Monday at
Department of Agriculture, Capitol Compound, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
-Photo by Leo Villacarlos
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FEBRUARY 12, 2013
Bataan governor hits black
propaganda on his health
By Butch Gunio
BALANGA CITY--Bataan Gov. Enrique “Tet” Garcia hit political rivals
on what he tagged as black propaganda against him in connection with
reports that he is not physically fit to
function as governor of the province.
In a released statement, the governor said “no amount of black propaganda will ever stop him from giv-
ing excellent service to the people of
Bataan.”
The last term governor is running
for congressman of the Second District, a post he already held in the past.
“My political rivals are engaging in
black propaganda,” the governor was
quoted saying in the recent signing
of the agreement between the Bataan
provincial government and Aeta communities here.
He said his opponents are busy engaging in dirty tricks while they in the provincial government are not wasting a single minute to serve the people of Bataan.
“It is not yet campaign season. Let’s
continue working. We have many
things to finish for our people,” the
governor was quoted saying.
The Garcias have been staunch
supporters of the Aquino administration. ●
CA junks Kalikasan
plea vs. RP Energy
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Freeport creates jobs for Bataan residents Residents slam
MARIVELES, Bataan-The Freeport Area of Bataan
(FAB), the former Bataan Economic Zone (BEZ), is now generating employment for residents of the province.
Mayor Jesse Concepcion
said economic activities in this
industrial town had improved
since the inception of the FAB
three years ago.
The mayor said proof of the
improved economic activity
brought by the Freeport was
that stall holders at the Mariveles public market are now
able to pay their stall rentals
promptly, unlike before when
payments were delayed for
months due to slow business.
Local officials credit the
FAB’s success to Gov. Enrique
Garcia Jr. and his son Bataan
Second District Rep. Albert
Garcia who are continuously
inviting investors to generate
employment for residents.
The 51 companies operat-
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OLONGAPO CITY--The Court of Appeals
(CA) dismissed Wednesday the Writ of Kalikasan petition filed by environmentalists
last year against the proponent of the 600MW coal-fired power plant in Redondo Peninsula, Subic Bay.
The court, however, said that the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) in 2008,
2010, and 2011 that was issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) were invalid.
The ruling also invalidated the lease and
development agreement signed in 2010 by the
coal plant proponent, Redondo Peninsula Energy (RP Energy), with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).
In the decision, the Court denied the petition on the grounds that the petitioners failed
to prove that their right to a balanced and
healthful ecology was violated or threatened
with violation and that any damage would affect the lives of locals in two or more cities or
provinces.
The court said that “petitioners failed to
prove their allegations that the construction
and operation of RP Energy’s power plant using the CFB [circulating fluidized bed] technology will cause environmental damage of
such magnitude as will adversely affect the
residents of the provinces of Bataan and Zambales.”
The dismissal of the environment case
removes one of the two remaining humps
for Meralco-led company to construct the
US1.28-billion, 600-MW power plant project.
RP Energy and the SBMA are still negotiating the new lease and development agreement
FLIGHT NO. ing at the FAB provide jobs to
about 14,000 workers.
Records showed that there
are actually 71 approved enterprises inside the Freeport but
the 20 firms are just to start
operation.
In a statement, the governor
said the FAB’s growth was such
that former overseas workers
choose not to return abroad and
work instead in the Freeport.
Many fresh graduates of
Bataan’s educational institutions, like Bataan Peninsula
State University, are employed
in well-paying jobs inside the
FAB, the statement said.
Congressman Garcia authored the bill converting the
then deteriorating BEZ into
FAB.
Investors are entitled to tax
holidays and can buy land and
other property for expansion
and tourism-related ventures
under FAB’s charter. ●
--Butch Gunio
Orani mayor’s
inaction on
piggery complaint
ORANI, Bataan---Residents slammed
Orani Mayor Benjie Serrano for alleged inaction on their complaint against a piggery emitting obnoxious odor and being hazardous to
their health.
The annoyed complaining residents of
Northville Subdivision trooped to the piggery
in Barangay Tugatog last week to dramatize
their protest and show disgust over the mayor’s failure to act on their complaint.
Local media men were invited to cover the
protest.
Records showed as early as 2008, the municipal government had already issued “cease
and desist order” on the operation of the piggery but they are bewildered why Serrano is
not implementing it.
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Gitnang Luzon
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
EDITORIAL
Maiming words
Philippine politics is one of the
world’s most colorful. Here many of
our politicians would do anything and
everything to win in the election even
if they are not the people’s real choice.
There are politicians who would use
guns, gold and goons to gain advantage during the campaign, actual polling and even in the counting. Others
would resort to violence to advance
their self-vested interest.
Others, however, are still kind
enough to just focus on black propaganda. But this does not mean they
are actually doing us a huge favor.
Many elections have passed in the
country since time immemorial but the
trend of elections being “dirty” did not
change. There was no change in our
political landscape except that it has
become “modern” with technology.
Mudslinging is not only experienced
on stage. Various media, like the Internet and telecommunications, are
now used to spread lies against rival
camps.
Social networking sites are a trend
to discredit an opponent before thousands, or millions, of netizens. The
reach of mudslinging has become
wider and more “viral.”
Though smear campaigns are more
acceptable than outright violence, this
should also be worth being checked
to ensure that we all have a peaceful
election. Sometimes, a fist fight starts
with a mere word war. When ill things
are said against a person, he sometimes forgets civility and turns to his
more aggressive self to deal with a
threat to his reputation. Then, the real
problem begins.
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Iron-clad fist at CDC
Words are abuzz that the newly-installed president and Chief Executive Officer of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is drastically imposing his management style in the state-owned
firm.
According to some reports, Arthur Tugade,
who has been appointed by President Aquino to
lead CDC, has been introducing changes in the
way the firm is run but using a technique that is
receiving more flak than praises.
Tugade, a logistics industry executive, wants
to dramatically” improve the services of the CDC”
starting with its people. However, there are already many incidents when Tugade’s kind of leadership is taken with contempt.
A story goes that Tugade ordered the CDC
people--from the top officials to the rank-and-file
employees--to keep smiling especially when they
are approached by their clients. There was nothing
wrong with that.
There was nothing wrong, too, when he discouraged the CDC workers from accepting gifts,
even if it were voluntarily given especially by people transacting business with the firm. Even dinners with clients do not sit well with the new president.
There was, definitely, nothing wrong either
when he asked the employees to be punctual in
reporting for work. He was just encouraging the
state workers to do what their duties call for.
I would like to believe that Tugade means well
with the way he enforces proper government
employees’ decorum. What he wants them to do,
anyway, are inherent in the sworn obligation of
each state worker.
What we are not in favor, however, is with
how he wants to overturn a culture he met in
practically overnight. His iron-clad management
style that he used to propel his family business
with he wants to replicate at CDC.
During his first week, Tugade reportedly
blurted cuss words against an employee who only Ambet Lacanlale
missed to answer a telephone in just two rings
and another who was not wearing a company ID.
While he is encouraging the employees to
stay in the office longer than the designated workhours, he allegedly orders that air-conditioning
units be switched-off after office hours.
Several officers are reportedly tendering their
resignations because they could no longer stand
the “heat” radiating from the new chief. Even oldtimers who had been with CDC since its birth are
reportedly planning to opt for early retirement.
In our recent meet-up with Tugade, he was
pretty determined to “correct” all the wrongs that
he perceives are saddling the CDC.
The “Tuwid an Daan”, no doubt, is the same
road that Tugade wants the employees to tread on.
He thinks he could change the culture of corruption, if any, immediately as he would in their family business.
Upper Cut
“Nothing will
be lost if Tugade tried to
win the hearts
of his subordinates first by
going slowly on
them”
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BALITANG TODA MAX
Istorya ng quarry
Maraming magagandang balita mation Officer. Mayroon ding alok
ang nagmumula sa provincial govern- ang Mayor Nonong sa akin na manilment. Isa na dito ang paglaki ng kolek- bihan sa kaniyang administrasyon,
syon mula sa quarry operation dito subalit ang higpit ng tanggi ko. Pero,
may binitiwang pansa lalawigan. Mahigit sa
gako ako sa kaniya
daang milyong piso ang “Noong mapansin
na tuwing weekend,
napupunta sa kaban ng
ng provincial govSabado at Linggo,
kapitolyo dahil sa indusernment na malaki maaasahan niya ang
triyang ito.
tulong ko.
May kasaysayang na- ang kita ng bayan
kapaloob sa industryang
ng Porac sa industri***
ito.
yang ito, sila rin ay
Isang
suliranin
noon
sa
Porac
***
nag-akda ng sariling
ang walang habas
Sa maniwala kayo’t
hindi, ang inyong abang ordinansa at kumuha na pag-hukay kahit
saan na lang sa mga
lingkod ang may pasi- ng malaking bahagi
river beds o pasigan
muno ng hanapbuhay na ng kita.”
ng ilog Pasig-Potrero.
iyan.
Noong mga panaTaong 1980, bagong
halal na mayor ng bayan ng Porac hong yaon, ang pagkuha ng buhangin
ang aking pinsang buo na si Ceferino ay pala-pala pa lang. Hindi pa uso ang
“Nonong” Lumanlan at ako naman ay mga payloader at mga dump trucks.
hinirang ng isa pang kamag-anak, ang Sa trailer lang ng jeep isinasakay ang
bago ring halal na alkalde ng Lungsod buhangin. AT TANGING BAYAN NG
Angeles na si Francisco G. Nepomu- PORAC ANG PINAGMUMULAN NG
ceno, bilang kaniyang Public Infor- WHITE SAND NOONG PANAHONG
YAON.
***
Iminungkahi ko sa kay Mayor
Nonong, na para hindi manganib ang
dike na ipinagawa pa ni Pangulong Diosdado Macapagal, magpasa ng ordinansa na mamarkahan ang mga lugat
na kung saan puwedeng maghukay at
kumuha ng nasabing mineral.
At ipinaloob sa ordinansa ang
paniningil ng LIMANG PISO kada
truck, dahil sa mungkahi ko na ibigay
ang koleksyong piso bawat truck sa
police department para sa kanilang
karagdagang pondo, at mailayo ang
mga miyembro ng cuerpo sa pangongotong. At isantabi ang dalawang
piso bilang abuloy sa simbahan ng
bayan na noon ay pinagagawa. At yaong natitirang dalawang piso ay para
sa discretionary fund ni mayor at miyembro ng sanggunian.
***
Lumakad ang panahon at nagkaBALITANG TODA MAX Page 9
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FEBRUARY 12, 2013
Ang kawawang bayan ni Juan
Towards
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lang, sana
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masyadong
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at garapal ang
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sa mga “manok” nila. ”
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Ako rin, napagtanto ko rin ang katotohanan na minsan pala, may naidudulot ding
kabutihan ang “pag-aaway” at pagbabangayan. Kaya pala nitong palabasin ang katotohanan, maging ang katotohanang ito ay mga
“kabulukan” o “kabanguhan” ng pagkatao o
ng kredibilidad ng isang nilalang o ng isang
institusyon o sangay ng pamahalaan.
Akalain mo? Kung hindi pa nag-away
na parang mga batang paslit ang ilang mga
senador natin ay hindi pa mauungkat ang
ginagawa nilang paglustay sa pera ng bayan
na “certification” lamang ang katapat para sa
pagbibigay ng “justification” at pruweba na
ang “P2M” ay ginasta talaga nila sa ganito at
ganoong paraan…na para “daw” sa bayan at
sa mamamayan na kanilang nasasakupan…
na kanilang matagal na palang nililinlang!
Kawawang bayan ni Juan!
Ang mga tanong: Gaano na katagal na
ginagawa ang ganitong gawain sa senado?
Gaano na katagal na niloloko ng mga senador
ang mamamayang Pilipino? Gaano na rin
katagal tayong nagpapaloko sa mga mambabatas na ‘to? Paano kaya itutunton ni PNoy sa
“matuwid na daan” ang ganitong paraan ng
panlilinlang ng mga mambabatas na halal ng
bayan? E sa kamara kaya, may ganito rin kayang “egal” na pagnanakaw na nagaganap? E
sa mga gobernador, mga mayor, at sa mga iba
pang mga halal ng bayan, meron din kayang
ganitong “panlilinlang”? Kawawang bayan
ni Juan!
At sa panig naman ng COA, akalain mo,
sa tinagal-tagal na panahong ginagawa ng
mga senador ang ganitong pamamaraan ng
paglustay sa kaban ng bayan, ngayon lang
nila naisip na ipatupad ang naisip nilang
ipatupad para sa tamang pagbibigay ng
“liquidation” o “justification” sa mga pera
ng bayan na nasa pangangalaga ng mga kagalang-galang na senador ng ating bayan?!
Sino kaya ang mas mangmang: ang bayan ni
Juan o ang COA ni Juan?! Kawawang bayan
ni Juan!
***
Panahon na naman ng eleksiyon, at
gaya ng dati, tiyak na mapupuno na naman
ang ating lipunan ng mga iba’t ibang uri ng
mga pulitiko...ng mga kandigago at mga tu-
MAILI TA PA!
nay na kandidato. Mahirap nga lang malaman kung ilan sa mga pulitikong ito ang mga
“kandigago” at ilan pa sa mga ito ang mga tunay na kandidato. Kanya-kanya na namang
pamamaraan ang mga pulitikong ito na
pagpapaniwala at pangungumbinsi sa taong
bayan na sila ang nararapat na manalo at ang
mga dapat ihalal sa mga puwesto kung saan
pinili nilang paglingkuran ang bayan.
Pera at popularidad na kasi ngayon ang
pinaka-pangunahing batayan ng marami
sa ating mga botante ngayon kung dapat ba
nilang iboto (ulit---para sa mga tatakbo sa
pangalawa o pangatlong pagkakataon) ang
isang kandidato. Kung popular ka at may
pera ka pa, llamado ka na o kaya’y panalo ka
na. Kawawang bayan ni Juan!
***
Marami rin akong binabasang mga lokal
na pahayagan dito sa Pampanga, at wala naman akong problema kung ang mga kagaya
kong manunulat ay mag-endorso ng kanilang
mga napipisil na pulitiko para sa isang puwesto na kinakandidatuhan nila. Ang sa akin
lang, sana naman huwag nilang masyadong
gawing halata at garapal ang pag-e-endorso
sa mga “manok” nila. Maging mas “discreet”
naman sana sila sa pag-e-endorso ng kanilang mga napipiling kandidato, lalo na kung
gamit ang kapangyarihan ng pahayagan. Huwag masyadong garapal at halata. ‘Yong iba
kasi masyado ng garapal at lantaran ang page-endorso sa mga kandidato nila. Baka kasi
isipin ng ibang mambabasa na nababayaran
sila ng mga kandidatong ito para sa kanilang
mga isinusulat. Sa bagay, paano nga naman
kung ang ini-endorso nila sa dyaryong pinagsusulatan nila ay ang may-ari ng pahayagang
pinagsusulatan nila? Sana naman maisip nila
na bago sila mga bayarang “political endorsers,” mamamahayag sila ng taong bayan at
hindi lamang ng mga pulitikong nagbabayad
sa kanila! Ang mas masaklap nga lang ay
kung kandigago ang mga pulitikong ini-endorso nila sa kanilang mga pahayagan at mga
kolum at hindi pala mga tunay na kandidato!
Sa bagay…sinong makapagsasabi nito? Kapag
nagsalita ang pera, patay na ang misyon, buhay na ang negosyo! Ang masasabi mo na nga
lang ay… “Kawawang bayan ni Juan!” •
It’s more fun in Candaba town
“The Ibon-Ebon Festival, one of the major programs of Mayor Jerry Pelayo, has put Candaba town in the map of the Philippines and of the
world, too.”
Now on its 6th year, the Ibon-Ebon Festival has continued to attract not just migratory birds from the cold
north but also visitors who are warmly welcomed by the
people of this agro-fishing town. Like the birds, people
come yearly to witness the festival aimed at promoting
the town of Candaba.
***
Candaba is known for its migratory birds, delicacies
such as salted duck eggs, balut, buro (fermented fish in
rice). It is also famous for its fishponds producing tilapias, hitos and other fish varieties. It is also the home of
the sweet melon and the wild duck or itik.
***
For years now, the festival has drawn tourists from
all over the country who witnessed the town’s approach
on development that is focused on agricultural productivity with environmental responsibility. Meanwhile,
members of wildlife, bird-watching and photography
societies regularly visit the Candaba swamp where
more than 60 species of migratory birds from China
and Siberia flock and seek refuge in this marshy area
of town.
***
The fact foreign birds visit and briefly stay in Candaba means that the town has a balanced eco-system that
is conducive for birds which, in their migration, travel
thousands of miles away to the Philippines as they let
winter and cold season in their home countries pass.
***
The Ibon-Ebon Festival, one of the major programs
of Mayor Jerry Pelayo, has put Candaba town in the map
of the Philippines and of the
world, too. The once sleepy town
is now at the brink of being one
of the major tourist destinations
in the Central Luzon region as
the festival attracts local and foreign tourists yearly. It’s more fun
in Candaba town. How is that
Director Ronnie Tiotuico?
iWrite
tomas m. garcia
***
Some activities, aside from bird watching, include
cultural performances, art exhibits, agri and trade fares,
photography, painting and paper mache-making, wild
duck races, duck-cooking, kite flying and dragon race
contests are likewise conducted complementing the lineup of activities for the festival.
***
A street dance parade highlights the festival where
around 4,000 Ibon-Ebon dancers in colorful bird costumes fill the main road leading to the Poblacion. Children from public schools actively participate in the street
dance showcase that attracts tourist with the vibrant display of costumes and synchronized dance steps.
***
Last Saturday, I was there to witness the mass demonstration of the different “bird tribes” of Candaba and
joined the parade after. I have observed that this year’s
activity has drawn more crowds as compared to the previous years and there are fewer politicos who are thought
to take advantage of being with the people and at the
iWRITE Page 9
Romeo S. Rodriguez
Aliwang Pamilya
Mebigla ya’y Bitu ketang kumpari na,
inyang pasyalan ne karin king karela
bukul na king buntuk ampo na king lupa,
anti yang meburug tatso king tupada.
“Nang milyari pari?” ing bungad nang kutang,
kabang makangisngis ya ing kayang disnan.
“Mimwa ya i misis ‘nyang kayang atupan
king Family Day mi ketang pipagobran.”
“E wari sukat ya ping maging matula,
uli kayabe mo pamilya king saya?”
“Wapin sana pari dapot itang gewa,
kadwa kung pamilya ilang delang kusa!”
E Bisang Magkutsara
Mikit lang e pyadyan i Pol ampo’y Bertu
kilub ning kantina a atyu king kantu.
Uling meragul lang agnan king San Pablu,
inya meging sabik milibayan kwentu.
“Kanitang makwalta ing kekeng kabilyan
maggamat kami mu king oras pamangan
dapot ngening ala, milako kabyayan,
magkutsara kami bang milabas batal.”
Mipakirut ya itang kayang kasabi
agad inusisa nung nanung milyari.
“Anta bakit ika, maggamat ka wari,
nung lelut nyamu ing kakanan mu ngene?”
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Last emperor of
China abdicates
February 12, 1912
On February 12,
1912, Hsian-T’ung,
the last emperor of
China, is forced to
abdicate following
Sun Yat-sen’s republican revolution.
A provisional government was established in his place,
ending 267 years of
Manchu rule in China and 2,000 years
of imperial rule. The
former
emperor,
only six years old,
was allowed to keep
up his residence in
Beijing’s Forbidden
City, and he took the
name of Henry Pu
Yi.
Pu Yi was enthroned as emperor in 1908 after
his uncle, the Kuang-hsu emperor, died. He reigned
under a regency and underwent training to prepare
him for his coming rule. However, in October 1911,
his dynasty fell to Sun Yat-sen’s revolution, and four
months later he abdicated. The new Chinese government granted him a large government pension and
permitted him to live in the imperial palace until
1924, when he was forced into exile.
After 1925, he lived in Japanese-occupied Tianjin, and in 1932 Japan created the puppet state of
Manchukuo in Manchuria under his rule. In 1934,
Henry Pu Yi was enthroned as K’ang Te, emperor of
Manchukuo. Despite guerrilla resistance against his
puppet regime, he held the emperor’s title until 1945,
when he was captured by Soviet troops.
In 1946, Pu Yi testified before the Tokyo war
crimes tribunal that he had been an unwilling tool
of the Japanese and not, as they claimed, an instrument of Manchurian self-determination. Manchuria
and the Rehe province were returned to China, and
in 1950 Pu Yi was handed over to the Chinese communists. He was imprisoned at Shenyang until 1959,
when Chinese leader Mao Zedong granted him amnesty. After his release, he worked in a mechanical
repair shop in Peking.
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Headline
Gitnang Luzon
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
TEAM AGYU TAMU. Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan and Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting and the entire Team Agyu Tamu slate braved the scorching heat during Friday’s “Unity Walk,” a prelude to the
signing of a peace covenant among all candidates in the city to uphold peaceful and honest elections. (AC-CIO)
Sweet Options opens
cake shop in Angeles City
By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
ANGELES CITY--The newest
sweet shop for yuppies and families officially opened here on Sunday, in time for Valentine’s Day.
Those looking for the perfect
venue to celebrate Heart’s Day will
be delighted with Sweet Options
by Rai (SORAI), located at the
heart of Marlim Mansions in Balibago here.
SORAI is owned by Ronald
Christian Arrozal Infante, the eldest son of Flor Arrozal, who owns
The Coffee Academy which is located right beside the sweet shop.
According to Arrozal, Ron’s love
for baking pastries paved the way
for SORAI’s opening.
Arrozal said it was Ron who designed the store, painting it with
pastel colors and making the am-
bience look relaxing.
Ron said with SORAI “life is
made even sweeter” as they offer
different kinds of desserts and also
steaks, pasta and salad which are
not available at the Coffee Acad.
Most of the cakes and pastries
being sold at the SORAI were personally baked by Ron using Belgian Choco.
SORAI also offers cakes and
pastries being sold at five star hotels.
Ron is 19 and currently a Business Management student at the
Angeles University Foundation
(AUF).
The opening of SORAI coincides with the 5th anniversary of
the Coffee Acad.
SORAI also accepts birthday
and different kinds of party packages for function activities. ●
Subic cargo cost
cheaper than Manila
By Butch Gunio
OLONGAPO CITY--The
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) belittled
reports that claim shipping
costs will rise if the government diverts cargo traffic
from Manila to Subic Bay.
“Figures say otherwise,”
Garcia said in an interview,
stressing that their services
are as competitive as Manila.
Last week, Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio
Abaya said that the government will encourage cargo
shippers to use Subic Bay
and Batangas ports in an effort to decongest Metro Manila.
According to a recent
study, the utilization rate of
Subic Bay and Batangas are
5% and 4% respectively.
SBMA has been aggressively promoting its cargo
and container port as a Central and Northern Luzon
alternative to the ports in
Manila.
“We have set out rates and
incentives to be more competitive than Manila,” the
Freeport chief explained.
But Christian Gonzalez,
general manager of MICT
and regional head of ICTSI,
told reporters last week that
the move will “make trade
more costly.”
The suggestion (of using
Subic and Batangas) goes
against market dynamics,
he claimed and “the way to
keep costs down in this port
environment is to let the
consumers decide.”
But SBMA insists that the
plan will be market friendly.
“(Our new rates are
meant) to attract shippers to
use Subic,” Garcia stressed.
Even as ICTSI opposes the
plan, it controls Subic’s containerized cargo, operating all
of Subic’s three gantry cranes.
Gonzalez said that there is
no need to divert some of the
traffic from Manila to Batangas and Subic because the
economy is growing faster
than their container traffic.
Instead of diverting traffic, the government should
create a proper road master
plan for cargo to ensure that
all ports are functioning
properly, Gonzalez added. ●
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SWEET SPOT. Ronald Christian Arrozal Infante, proprietor of Sweet Options
by RAI, is joined by Tourism Regional Director Ronaldo Tiotuico and Trade and Industry provincial director Lenny Taruc-Baluyut during the opening of the SORAI
shop in Angeles City on Sunday. (ABL)
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impio “Noli” Pangan of the provincial engineering office (PEO).
The DPWH said that of the total amount,
P29.20 million is intended for the closure of
the breached section and repair of slip sections while the remaining P34 million will
be used for the construction of the 20-meter
pilot relief channel from Gugu Creek extending towards Labuan Channel and outfall including the outlet of San Francisco River.
The DPWH executives said they have an
on-going rehabilitation efforts jointly undertaken by the department and the LGUs.
They said that the excavation of the pilot relief channel from Gugu Creek towards
Labuan Channel is being undertaken to redirect the flow away from the breached sections of the tail dike.
They hauled excavation spoils and
dumped it to fill depressed section and
heighten the existing adjoining dikes.
While waiting for the release of calamity funds, the DPWH has mobilized fleet
of equipment using meagre and available
resources, such as 3 units of bulldozers; 3
units backhoe; 1 unit barge from DPWH; 1
unit backhoe on barge from the provincial
government; 4 unit backhoe on barge from
the local government of Minalin.
They have also undertaken bamboo cribbing with net along the bent section of the
riverbank to prevent bank collapse and sand
bagging of breached sections for temporary
closure.
They have also briefed the governor on
the proposed widening of the pilot channel to about 60 meters to be considered for
funding under the P5-billion priority flood
control projects drawn from the Flood Control Master Plan Roadmap approved by the
National Economic Development Administration. ●
DSWD from Page 1
As of February data, the regional director said that about 240,000 of the 286,000 target beneficiaries will benefit from the said program in Central Luzon. For this year, “Pantawid Pamilyang
Pilipino Program is three times bigger compared to the previous year, focusing on sustainable livelihood with the theme ‘Gathering with partners’,” she added.
We wanted to collaborate with our partners making the relationship of the different sectors
stronger so that our beneficiaries, the poorest of the poor will see the development in their living
condition, she concluded. ●
Headline
Gitnang Luzon
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
SHOWBIZ 7
Lovi Poe suwerte sa career;
malas sa pag-ibig
Central Buzz
Noel Montes
Sa edad na 24--yes, Lovi Poe has just turned
this age, noong February 11--marami raw blessings na dapat ipagpasalamat ang anak ni FPJ.
“I have so much to be thankful for,” sabi niya.
“Since I joined showbiz in 2006 after my dad
passed, blessing after blessing ang dumating
sa’kin.
Hindi ako nawawalan ng
projects at nanalo na ako
ng acting awards both in
the best actress and
supporting categories. Naka-gold
record din ako sa debut album ko. Last year, I did
several films like ‘Guniguni,’ ‘Tiktik,’ ‘Thy Womb’
with Nora Aunor and ‘Shake Rattle 14.’ Now,
patapos ko na ang first movie ko for this year, ‘The
Bride & the Lover.’ And I have a hit soap on GMA7,
‘Yesterday’s Bride.’ I really can’t complain.”
She’s lucky in her career, but how about her
lovelife? “Ay, hindi ko na iniisip ‘yun. It’s not
a priority. That can wait. Samantalahin muna
ang magagandang opportunities na dumarating
sa’kin.”
Her gift to herself is a new house. “Patapos na
ang finishing
and I might transfer to it soon.”
LOVI POE
Sir Chief nabawasan ang sex
life dahil sa sobrang trabaho
Off and on cam, ang lakas talaga ng dating ni Richard
“Sir Chief” Yap sa mga kababaihan. Sa thanksgiving and advance Chinese New Year niya for the entertainment press last
Thursday, halos lahat yata ng female reporters na naroroon ay
kinikilig sa kanya.
And one good thing about him, ina-acknowledge niya at
pinagpapasalamat ang lahat ng tulong na naibigay ng entertainment press sa kanya.
Kaya nga raw naisip niya na magdaos ng thanksgiving presscon para pasalamatan ang press people who from the start ay
nagsusulat na raw ng mga positibo tungkol sa kanya.
“I know that I haven’t been able to meet you personally pero
nababasa ko ’yung mga nasusulat n’yo. Kung wala ako nu’ng
newspaper sometimes, pino-forward sa akin ng fans. So, salamat po talaga for being supportive and for all the good writeups,” sabi niya.
Sobra ring thankful si Richard sa patuloy na mataas na ratings ng teleserye nila ni Jodi Sta. Maria na Be Careful With My
Heart na napapanood sa morning slot ng ABS-CBN.
In fact, kung dati ay Papa Chen ang tawag sa kanya because of
My Binondo Girl, ngayon ay Sir Chief na, na siyang karakter niya
sa current series.
Dahil nga sa lakas din ng kilig factor and chemistry nila ni
Jodi, natanong si Sir Chief kung posible ba siyang ma-in-love kay
Jodi kung wala siyang asawa.
“Siguro, if there was that feeling that you’re falling in love with,
why not? If she was also single and I’m still single. I think anything is possible, yes.”
Ang gusto raw niya kay Jodi ay ang pagiging funny nito.
“She has a sense of humor also,” sabi ng aktor.
Sobrang pinag-usapan ang first hug scene nila ni Jodi sa
BCWMH kaya naman natanong si Sir Chief kung may kissing
scene bang makikita in the future.
“Iyon ang dapat nilang abangan. Hindi pa (nakukunan). I
think it would be a tender shot, hindi naman puwede kaagad tor-
RICHARD
YAP
rid sa amin. It would be in a tender way, I think. And maybe
it could be an accident. I don’t know. It depends on the director. Tingnan natin kung paano niya gagawin,” say niya.
When asked kung sinu-sino pang aktres ang gusto niyang makatrabaho, he mentioned three names -- Anne
Curtis, Dawn Zulueta and Vilma Santos.
Although si Dawn ay nakatrabaho na niya sa Walang
Hanggan pero sandali lang naman ’yun at hindi sila ang
magkapareha talaga.
Sa nasabing presscon ay nabanggit din ni Richard
na nag-resign na siya sa advertising company na dati
niyang pinagtatrabahuhan dahil hindi na nga rin daw
siya nakakapasok.
Matatandaang bago nag-artista si Richard ay nagtatrabaho siya sa advertising firm and during My
Binondo Girl ay napagsasabay pa niya ang pag-aartista at ang non-showbiz work niya.
Pero dahil nga nagsunud-sunod na rin ang projects niya sa ABS-CBN, nagdesisyon siyang yakapin
na talaga nang buong-buo ang buhay-showbiz.
“Kasi hindi na rin ako nakakapasok sa work, and
I felt that it was unfair also to them. And for them
naman, mahirap din to maintain me na hindi naman ako pumapasok.”
Ang nakakatuwa, natanong si Sir Chief kung
hindi ba nababawasan ang oras niya for sex life
ngayong super-busy siya sa trabaho.
Nakangiting sagot ng aktor, “nababawasan po
kasi parati kaming nasa taping. Babawi na lang
kami.”
By the way, nasa presscon din ang napaka-supportive na misis ni Sir Chief na si Melody na laging
nakangiti at hindi mo kakikitaan ng pagkapikon or
pagseselos kahit natatanong ang mister niya about
Jodi at sa ibang aktres.
Papalicious actor makinis ang kutis dahil sa Rosy Peel
Sino itong sikat na gwapong mestisong
hunk actor na hanggang sa ngayon daw ay
kinababaliwan pa rin ng isang prominent gay
businessman sa Queen City of the South dahil
in fairness nga naman maliban sa buff na buff
ang kanyang katawan ngayon dahil masipag
itong mag-work out sa gym eh lalo pa siyang
gumaling sa larangan ng pag arte. Yes mga
dear readers, 5 years na daw na inaalagaan
ng mayamang gay benefactor si gwapong
mestisong hunk actor at may monthly allowance pa ito na katumbas ng sweldo ng limang
tao sa isang buwan. Maliban doon ay niregaluhan pa raw ito ng isang luxury sports car
at doon siya nagbabakasyon kung gustong
magpahinga ng aktor. Ang secret daw ng
fafa ay malambing ito kay gay benefactor at
higit sa lahat kapag hubot hubad raw si delicious hunk actor eh lantad na lantad ang
napaka-maaliwalas, flawless at superkinis na
kutis nito maliban pa sa maipagmamalaking
alaga nito. Aaaayyyy! Siguro gumamit si papalicious hunk actor ng ROSY PEEL herbal
dietary supplement. Ito kasi ay may essential
nutrients ng young green strawberry, guava,
kamias at bignay na nagpapaputi ng kutis,
nagtatanggal ng dark spots at pumipigil ng
premature aging at skin dryness para maging soft, rosy at healthy ang skin mo. Maalaga daw kasi sa katawan at kutis si delicious
hunk actor kaya panalo at mamula-mula ang
skin niya ngayon. Clue: si gwapong mestisong
hunk actor na flawless at makinis ang kanyang kutis ay may katatapos lang na teleseye
na napapanood tuwing gabi sa isang malaking TV network. Oh getching nyo na mga dear
readers? Another bonggang clue: Ang initial
ng apelyido ni delicious/papalicious hunk actor ay nasa first 3 letters ng alphabet. Yun na!
Bonggacious kung ROSY PEEL ang gamit ni
gwapong mestisong hunk actor. Kasi sa Rosy
Peel Garantisadong Kaputiang namumulamula hindi namumutla! Mabibili sa lahat ng
Mercury Drug outlets at South Star Drug nationwide. ●
Headline
Gitnang Luzon
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
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59. Korean
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53. “Love Story” writer
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GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)
1 3 4 7 2 6 5 9 8
Imagination soars! Awareness and insight into others’ minds is especially acute. Teaching, working
6 your
5 8talents.
4 9This
1 is2a most
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with animals, people and coaching are all wonderful ways to express
energetic time, filling you with a great desire to succeed. Working with partners in an open, honest
environment can only bring good fortune to you. This is a time when you, your friends and loved ones
will experience tremendous, yet positive life changes. This time of year may be your favorite time and
you are helpful to others because of your insight and wisdom. Financial transactions or investments
are favored now. Escape the rigors of the daily grind with a good fantasy or romance novel later today.
This evening is a good time to just rest and reflect.
CANCER (JUN 22- JUL 22)
It is a favorable aspect for financial dealings all day long. Your mind is clear and alert and anyone
should understand just what you mean. Professional matters take your full concentration all morning-in the afternoon, you may feel a bit tired of all the work issues. You tend to enjoy friendly conversations with co-workers during the working hours . . . try to save conversations for break times. After
work you can enjoy the appreciation you have of art, nature and music--perhaps through a shopping
mall. Life may seem richer, more satisfying and more fun--you feel a special bond with your friends
and loved ones. Go out on a date with your special someone or invite friends over for the evening.
You will make them all feel good!
LEO (JUL 23 - AUG. 23)
You have the motivation to tackle any problem or project that you want to work on today. However,
being told to do something just now, may not sit very well with you. You may have some serious or
contemplative moments; however, you will tackle most any situation quite well--just take a deep breath
and move forward. You find yourself in a very practical mood and working with, instead of against,
yourself this afternoon. You have good discipline and you are pleased with the results of your efforts.
Any excuse for a get-together with friends later today will be welcome. You feel especially close to your
loved ones and your desire to nurture and protect them is strong. Tonight, you may enjoy reminiscing
over a few old family pictures.
LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 23)
You may feel there is something missing from your professional life these days--regardless of how well
you have been progressing. It may be time to reassess the balance between your professional and
personal goals and the progress you are making with each one. This must be the balance that is right
for you--there are no correct answers--but neither side should monopolize your life at the expense of
the other. Be attentive to your own work today--there is a tendency to gloss over anything that needs
special attention. This may include your own personal business dealings or purchases that may cause
you to go in debt. You should work hard to make time for your family today. You will particularly enjoy
the interactions with loved ones this evening.
SCORPIO (OCT. 24- NOV. 21)
Teaching, public speaking and writing can be enjoyed throughout the rest of this month. Communication comes easily. You make all details clear. No one should misunderstand anything you say. There
may also be an opportunity to catch-up on paying bills, cleaning up paperwork, writing letters and perhaps, making phone calls. Your phone will probably be ringing anyway. There is an air of seriousness
to all your dealings with partners. Also, you are concerned about the future of business and romantic
associates. You may experience many situations when a new relationship begins, particularly one of a
physical, loving nature. Additionally, this is a time when your powers of creativity are great.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21)
Whatever feelings underscore your life will be felt strongly now. If you are going through a particularly
trying time, this period could produce low energy levels. If this is the case, take it easy for a while-otherwise, you should have a burst of energy that will keep you going all month! Technologies that
change the way people live--not just one person, but many--are soon to be a major new focus in your
life. This could involve testing new inventions or putting the final change on some new communication
systems. Finding better ways to be creative without creating any negative results is a plus as far as you
are concerned. Today you may discover ways to help others see some of the nonsensical destructions
we humans do to the environment.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN 19)
You are supersensitive today and this can be rewarding or damaging, depending on how you handle it. If you
focus on others, your understanding will enable you to fit into any group. This ability is helpful in any job. If,
however, you are caught up in your own feelings, you are likely to see only what you want to see. In any event,
save the decisions that require clear logic for another day. Emotional problems at home may seriously interfere
with your career. Concentrate on the job at hand first! You show a great deal of interest in all family matters this
evening, particularly about the general living environment. Further, you may wish to strengthen ties with your
parents. A healing comes with a new understanding.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18)
Self-discipline and a sense of self-worth become important issues. A fear of asserting yourself can hold
you back--as can coming on too strong. The trick is learning to make the most of your personal talents and
abilities, working within your limitations instead of feeling hemmed in by them. This should be a very successful day. You feel good about your friends, your love relationship or about finding a new love relationship.
The only things you do not feel good about are perhaps the work and self-discipline you must maintain. If
you channel your energy well, you may decide that work and self-discipline have a place in your life. Only
complain three times and then . . . no more. Tonight is a great time to get to know someone better.
PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20)
This is a great day to get things accomplished. Powerful energies spill into your life, in unpredictable
ways. The decisions and actions that you take now will have long lasting effects. State your agenda
logically and even those who may disagree will respect you. It is best to keep this interest in check
today and avoid entering into any business transaction or relationship heedlessly just now. There is
time for imagination and creativity when it comes to ideas and thinking. Strong-minded people are
attracted to you and you to them. You enjoy the opportunity to stretch your thinking abilities. You may
want to break that routine and try something new or different this evening. Weather permitting, get
outside for a while this afternoon.
Headline
Gitnang Luzon
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
ANGELES WOMEN from Page 1
In an interview, WDPI president
Liza Zacarias said their group will
give their all-out support to Guiao’s
congressional bid because they believe he would be their voice in Congress in the promotion of women’s
advocacy.
She said Guiao’s track record for
good governance and transparency
would promote progress and development in the First District, specifically Clark.
Zacarias said Guiao’s program to
empower women in nation building
is highly appreciated by each member
of the WDPI, especially his livelihood
program for women.
UPPERCUT from Page 4
She said for the longest time,
Guiao has organized livelihood programs, as well as medical missions,
for the group.
“Epa man pu tatagal congressman susuporta ne kekami i Vice
Governor Yeng kaya maragul pu saup
kekami ing programa na,” Zacarias
furthered.
Last August, majority of barangay chairmen in this city formally
expressed their support to the 2013
congressional candidacy of Guiao.
Twenty-eight of the 33 village
chiefsinthistownsignedamanifestoof
support for Guiao’s next political step.
“We… strongly believe that Jo-
seller “Yeng” Guiao, with his untarnished record as a public servant,
modest character and sound leadership, will greatly complement our
efforts and initiatives aimed at upholding and advancing the public
welfare,” the chairmen stated in their
manifesto of support.
“We have come in unity and solidarity, to manifest our unwavering
support to the Honorable Joseller
“Yeng” Guiao, vice governor of Pampanga, in his unselfish desire to serve
the People of Angeles City, to be the
representative of the First Congressional District of the province,” the
manifesto declared. ●
VEGGIES from Page 1
½ cup cooked leafy/non-leafy vegetable (45 grams).
In Region 3, the one-day per capita vegetable consumption is 110 grams.
“We are sufficient in vegetables, and due to this, we
should be eating it more,” he said.
Meanwhile, National Nutrition Council Central Luzon Regional Coordinator Victoria Mañez disclosed
that “vegetables are packed with nutrients and when
we include these as part of a healthy diet, it can help
prevent major non-communicable diseases.”
“Health benefits that we can get from eating vegetables include decreased bone loss and help lower calorie
intake. Veggies don’t contain cholesterol, rather, antioxidants and protectants,” she added. ●
HAU from Page 2
March 8.
Quebengco who served the DLSU System for over
30 years until her retirement in 2007, helped to raise the
bar academic excellence through reforms and innovations, specifically in curriculum development, research
program, international accreditation, scholarships and
grants, performance in board examinations and admissions.
For her lifelong commitment to the Lasallian Mission,
Quebengco recently became an affiliate of the De la Salle
GULAYAN
CA JUNKS
incentives from the city government.
The schools were judged based
on production management, nutrition impact, community and parent’s
participation and innovation.
The judges include: environmentalist Cecil Yumul, businessman
Renato ‘Abong’ Tayag, and Marie Joy
Daguro from the Department of Agriculture. ●
from Page 3
that would give the cash-strapped Freeport authority
some P200 million in rental fees.
SBMA chairman earlier told that both parties are
still negotiating, adding that they “will have it finalized
soon.”
In its Facebook page, the anti-coal plant group rejoiced at the decision, claiming that the CA granted the
much sought after Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO) against RP Energy.
Jen Velarmino, a member of the coalition against
the coal-fired plant, said that RP Energy is “back to
square one.”
“The Court of Appeals released its decision yesterday favoring our petition of Writ of Kalikasan with
Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO)
against the proposed RP Energy,” Velarmino posted.
She also reminded the local officials to respect the
decision.
“The courts have spoken. We expect you to respect
and support the stand of the communities and the
stakeholders,” Velarmino said.
The dispositive portion of the ruling, however, stated that the court denied the plaintiff’s request for “the
privilege of the Writ of Kalikasan and the application
PIGGERY
Brothers of the Philippine District--the highest and rarest honor bestowed by the Brothers through which she is
“incorporated intimately” into the Society of Brothers. She
now shares with the Brothers in all the prayers and good
works with her name inscribed in the archives at Casa
Generaize, the Brothers’ Mother House in Rome.
Previous recipients of the Order of St. Michael the
Archangel were Prof. Onofre Pagsanghan of Ateneo de
Manila University and Prof. Regalado Trota Jose of the
University of Sto. Tomas. ●Froilan Magtoto
from Page 2
and the installation of “seed banks”
where the community could take
part in planting inside the school
premises.
Thewinningschoolsreceivedcash
for an environmental protection order.”
In a statement, RP Energy counsel George Aquino
said they “presented overwhelming evidence that the
power plant project will not cause any adverse environmental impact. It will utilize state-of the-art technology and RP Energy took great care in complying with
all the requirements for the issuance and amendments
of the ECC as required by the DENR.”
The case, filed before the Supreme Court on July
20, 2012 by party-list representatives led by Kabataan
party-list Rep. Raymond Palatino and Olongapo Citybased environmental group No-To-Coal, was remanded to the Court of Appeals for hearing and decision.
Respondents included RP Energy, the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources, and SBMA. ●
Meanwhile, Tee discussed the symptoms of children
with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
According to Tee, some of the symptoms include
short attention span, talkativeness and lack of focus.
“If you notice these behaviors on a child, please be
patient with them,” Tee said.
After the orientation, security guards, maintenance
crew and tenants assured that they will extend the
needed services of PWDs. ●
from Page 3
Resident Luz Cipriano said that
they brought the matter to him as
Tugatog barangay captain admitted he cannot do anything about
the piggery problem.
Another complainant, emotional Maribel Roman said his
father Rujing Roman already
brought to his grave the fight to
close the piggery.
For his part, Ricky De Mesa reit-
erated his appeal to Serrano to act
on their complaint once and for all.
Complainant Kimberly Gaganta shared that her daughter
has a heart problem who experiences chest pain and difficulty in
breathing every time foul odor
comes out from the piggery.
The seemingly resigned Juanito Simbul said the piggery has
been their problem for almost 10
long years now.
Last year, during Christmas
time, residents also complained of
the foul odor coming from uncollected piles of garbage.
“Instead of smelling the savor
of Noche Buena foods on our table, we inhaled obnoxious odor
from uncollected garbage,” an
Orani-based veteran reporter
grumbled. ●
Talking about festivals, these
kinds of activities are not just to draw
crowds and politicians together.
Stressing their importance, festivals
promote a town or any local government unit’s identity by showcasing its
people, places and products including
the customs and traditions of a locality.
certain place. It’s good that Mayor Jerry
“John Lloyd” Pelayo has initiated such
that featured the best and beautiful in
this booming town. I am sure his son,
Patrick “Kuya Pat” will someday inherit
and sustain the legacy the older Pelayo
is credited for. Thumbs up to them.
iWRITE from Page 5
limelight.
***
Three-termer Bayan Muna
PartyList representative and senatorial aspirant Teddy Casino mingled with the crowd together with
another Senatoriable Nancy Binay,
daughter of the Vice-President. The
younger Binay represented her father in the occasion.
***
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Festivals promote tourism and
business in a place as it displays its
products to visitors and tourists of a
***
For other opinions, comments,
suggestions or adverse reactions,
you may reach iWrite at 09184899920. ●
But making drastic changes can cause either positive
results or irreparable damage. It is like a police car trying to
stop a getaway vehicle by slamming against it head on. The car
could be stopped, yes, but either or both of the parties could be
hurt or killed in the process.
Nothing will be lost if Tugade tried to win the hearts of his
subordinates first by going slowly on them, then easily veering them away from their improper practices. This is like the
same police car running along with the runaway vehicle and
slowly ditching it until it stopped. It’s less risky, but as effective
nonetheless.•
BALITANG TODA MAX from Page 4
roon ng “construction boom” sa Metro Manila na halos sabay-sabay na itinatayo ang mga hotel at condominium. Doon
na dumagsa ang mga truck at mga payloader sa tatlong pasigan sa may barangay Mancatian ng bayan.
At nagkaroon na ng pagsusog sa naunang ordinansa na
ang nagdraft ay si Atty. Arlene Buan, isang kamag-anak at
kamukha ko ring native ng bayan ng Porac.
***
Noong mapansin ng provincial government na malaki
ang kita ng bayan ng Porac sa industriyang ito, sila rin ay nagakda ng sariling ordinansa at kumuha ng malaking bahagi
ng kita. At sa mga nagdaang mga taon, halos lahat ng ahensya ay nagka- interes na dito.
Kaya nga lang, sa ano mang pagkakataon, may masasaklap na kaakibat ang isang prosperidad. Maraming buhay ang
nasawi dahil sa hanapbuhay na ito. Naging political issue.
(Natatandaan ba ninyo ang away nina dating Gobernador
Among Ed Panlilio at BALAS boys?)
***
Noong nakita ng lahat ang magandang hanapbuhay sa
pasigan, nagtayo ang isa ko pang kamag-anak, si Gus Ayson,
ng isang organisasyon para maisayos ang industriya, at
makatupad ang lahat sa alituntunin ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ang provincial government
at ang sa munisipyo.
***
Kung minsan ay napaglilimi ko na napakabait ng Panginoong Diyos. Nang dahil magandang pagkuhanan ng kabuhayan ito, pinaputok niya ang Mt. Pinatubo noong Hunyo
1991 at isinabog ang buhangin sa maraming bayan gaya ng
Bamban at Concepcion sa Lalawigan ng Tarlac, at sa Lubao,
Sta. Rita, Mexico, Mabalacat, Florida Blanca at Lungsod Angeles. At nanatili namang pinaka-maganda pa rin ang buhanging nanggagaling sa Porac. •
EMMY WINNER from Page 10
“I will never call myself an artist,” Kong Jess exemplified as he
narrated the process of his job being an assistant director of the
longest running primetime animated sitcom in the world. “I am
happy with what I am doing with my job and very proud of it as a
means to earn a living but my fulfilment to be called an artist will
not come from animation. You can just call me an animator. But
not an artist,” he even stressed.
Kong Jess understands art as a means to communicate in a
more subtle and more indirect method through the use of a conventional method like painting and sculpture.
His plan is to start doing 3-dimensional works/sculptures. He
believes that he can only be called an artist if he will render these
orthodox method where he was originally trained.
Animation in the US is the same industry as its film industry.
According to Kong Jess, the competition is very tight as the market is technology-driven, convincing the motion pictures company to look for fresh ideas coming from younger generations who
can cope with the demands and technicality of the new softwares.
Every now and then, softwares are being invented to make the
work flow efficient, leaving behind what was used before, therefore giving opportunity to those who are up-to-date and consistent with the abrupt changes. For Kong Jess, his main competitor
are the new ones since he can no longer have the knack to compete
in the battleground of computer-technical skills.
“There’s no assurance that I will last longer than I expect here
in my job as animator. I am all prepared if ever that time comes,”
said Kong Jess when asked about his contract with 20th Century
Fox Studios.
We ended our day at Angie Hizon’s house after the family
served us a luscious dinner and a good conversation. It was past
midnight when we drove back to Lubao.
As I was reminding Kong Jess about our meet-up with the
other artists for the coming weeks, he mentioned that he wanted
to teach the new generations of children in Pampanga, who have
artistic endeavors, for free. He remembers that when he was still a
kid, he never had a drawing paper to put what he has in mind and
never had a teacher to teach the rudiments of art. He only had to
collect used cigarette foils so he can practice drawing.
This is Kong Jess’ last word to me before I left: “I want to give
back the things that had been given to me to poor kids who wish
to become artists someday. I know how hard it is to grow in an
environment that lacks everything. But this is the way I can help
them. Bart Simpson, a kid that I animated, is a typical American
kid who has almost everything. But the kids in my plan are noBart Simpsons. I cannot give them an animated life full of wealth
and unlimited resources. What I can give to them is teach them
how to animate their dreams and make them come true.” ●
VOLUME I • NO. 108 • FEBRUARY 12, 2013 • TUESDAY
It was the 2nd day of May 2012 when
I received a text from an unregistered
international number saying this:
“Ruston, datang kung May 3, 11am
ku kuldas eruplanu. Mikit kata karas
ku Lubao (Ruston, I will be arriving
in May 3 there in the Philippines at
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was actually expecting the message.
And it will be an honor to be given the
trust and be the first in mind by an individual who gained worldwide success and
one of the most important persons in the
animation industry--Mr. Jess Española.
Kong Jess, as he preferred to be called,
spent almost 20 years of his life in California. He is a native of Baluyut, Lubao and is
the assistant director of the hit primetime
cartoon T.V. series “The Simpsons.” Only
a few Filipinos knew
that he is the First Filipino/Kapampangan
Emmy Award winner.
On the day of his
arrival, as the scorching heat of the sun
panned across the
Kapampangan landscapes, I drove to the
address Kong Jess
specified;
passed
through
narrow
streets of Concepcion
roofed by the embracing leaves of mahogany trees where
the newly-grown pale
seemingly swayed to
the path where I was heading. It is with this
kind of atmosphere that I began to rationalize and think of the factors of Kong Jess’
early beginnings.
I arrived at his house almost an hour
after I left Betis. The house is a typical
house that doesn’t flaunt wealth. Although
“The Simpsons” cartoon propelled
Española to fame.
concrete, some parts of it are still unfinished. But the unfinished house is fulfilled
and embellished by the warm welcoming
of the relatives and neighbors of Kong Jess
who came towards me one at a time, shaking my hand. Kong Jess was very proud in
introducing his Ima to me--greater than
the EMMY Trophy which was at that time
placed on the one corner of the terrace. I
was given by Inang Minda, the name of his
Ima, an iced tea served in a used Chiz Whiz
bottle, impeding my thirst and smiling at
me in gestures that bid acceptance. I just
found a traditional courteous family in the
“small” house of a Hollywood “giant”.
It’s a wonder on how a native Filipino
who grew up as a poor boy in a secluded
area of this upper end of Pampanga beyond
the confines of modern technology made it
big in Hollywood--something any person
in the four corners of the globe can only
dream about.
“My mother is a labandera. She
tried so hard to meet both ends of our
daily living. I remember growing up
skipping meals everyday because there
was nothing to eat on the dining table,”
Kong Jess recalled.
Jess Española started out in the
animation industry after he graduated
top of his class in the UP College of Fine
Arts where he majored in Painting. His
first gig was in Fil-Cartoons, a subsidiary of Hanna Barbera in Pasig where he
served as lead animator and supervisor.
His exceptional talent was immediately
noticed by the company, giving him the
opportunity to work in Los Angeles. Jess
Española and his family has since moved
to the States in 1994 where he was given a
resident visa.
“Pa gas ke ing saken mu ne. Balu ku
mal ing gas keni. Sana tanggapan me (I’ll
load your car a gas. I know how expensive
gas here in the Philippines. I hope you will
accept my gratitude).” This is what Kong
Jess, a socially-aware individual, said to me
while we left their house and drove him to
San Fernando.
My intention for the drive was actually
a joy-ride of conversation. We were immediately invited by the Hizon’s of Pampanga
the soonest they knew that he’s already in
Pampanga. In fact, the Hizon’s are only one
of the many Kapampangans who wish to
meet the legendary Kong Jess.
Early
months of this year, I already have
contacts from several
artists and politicians in
Pampanga who wish to meet
Kong Jess in person. And I
wasted no time to get the Emmy Awardee
to people who wanted to see him who relatively makes every Kapampangan proud to
become a Kapampangan.
A conversation with Kong Jess revealed
so much about his struggles, conflicting issues in life, the dilemma of being a Filipino
and a Kapampangan, the discrimination,
the triumph and success of breaking and
making it to HOLLYWOOD, the prestigious
AWARD, the reason why he doesn’t call
himself an artist despite his cosmic success
and the condition of being all too human.
As we passed the whole stretch of Golangco and tiptoed the heavy traffic along
Lazatin Boulevard in San Fernando, the human Kong Jess, who already had a friendly
conversation with Jennifer Love Hewitt on
a dinner party, a sharing of jokes with Macgyver’s Richard Dean Anderson or even a
red carpet march along with top Hollywood
actors and actresses, revealed himself as a
typical unassuming person; that he is just
an ordinary Kapampangan who is craving to eat tocino after all.

Eat more veggies, less rice –DA

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