CDC to construct Clark East perimeter road

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VOLUME IV • NO. 10
JUNE 30, 2015
COA Pampanga
lauds Gov for
P10-M office
By Angelique DC Tuazon
TUESDAY
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Commission on Audit-Pampanga
Audit Team yesterday
lauded the provincial government headed by Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda for the provision of a
1,500-sq. meter land and
office building worth P10
million.
COA Assistant Regional Director Ma. Elenita Lumongsod joined
Governor Pineda in the
inauguration of the new
provincial audit office
coa pampanga...pagE 7
NEW AUDIT BUILDING. Governor Lilia ‘Nanay’ Pineda
and COA ARD Ma. Elenita Lumongsod lead the inauguration of the
new provincial audit office at the Capitol Compound yesterday. Also
in photo are Board Member Cherry Manalo and Supervising Auditor Emma Inos-Talens. Other photo shows the new provincial office
of the Commission on Audit. --JUN JASO
Police: Suspect in Dee
murder still at large
CDC to construct
Clark East
perimeter road
By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
CLARK FREEPORT – An interconnecting route from Mabalacat gate to Balibago in Angeles City along the east perimeter fence of this Freeport that would
ease traffic flow in Mabalacat City is set
to be constructed soon.
This was confirmed by Mabalacat City
Mayor Marino Morales, saying that the
Clark Development Corp. (CDC) would
soon implement the construction of the
vital road project that would ease traffic
congestion in the city.
Morales, during a forum last Friday of
the Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI)
at Holiday Inn, said the road project
would decongest MacArthur highway
and would serve as a bypass route for
motorists.
The mayor also expressed gratitude
to CDC officials for giving this project a
priority.
Alveen Tabag, CDC vice president
for engineering services, said the tarperimeter road... PAGE 7
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
ANGELES CITY – The suspect in the gruesome killing of bank teller
Camille Dee is still at large, according to the police.
Sr. Supt. Eden Ugale, Angeles
City Police Office director, said
they have no information yet on the
whereabouts of one Fidel Sheldon
Arcenas, the police’s prime suspect
in Dee’s murder.
Arcenas is the former husband
of the victim.
“As of now, our documentation
with the pieces of evidence gathered is ongoing,” Ugale said. He
also said they are awaiting state-
ments from Dee’s family and from
Angela Dychioco, the girlfriend of
Arcenas.
Dychioco was allegedly sent to a
drug rehabilitation center in Cavite.
suspect at large... PAGE 7
ANGELES’ TRAFFIC HEROES. City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan (C) joins the city troopers, PTRO enforcers and other local government officials at the recognition ceremonies during the flag raising at the city hall. The traffic enforcers each received certificates of
commendation for their exemplary bravery on their participation in crime prevention in the city. --AC-CIO PHOTO
2 NEWS
Headline Gitnang Luzon • june 30, 2015
Traffic enforcers nab criminal elements in AC
ANGELES CITY – A total
of 16 members of the Angeles
City Traffic Enforcement and
Management Unit (ACTEMO)
and the Public Transport and
Regulatory Office (PTRO)
were given honor and recognition by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan in simple rites during the f lag raising ceremony
yesterday. In a report by ACTEMO
Head Atty. Josep Miranda ,
members of the Special Operations Troopers-Team Alpha, headed by Sergio Tan, Jr.
received an alert call from the
nearby PNP station to be on
a lookout for an alleged carnapped Fortuner with plate
number FOX 99 which was
last seen cruising along MacArthur Hiway in Balibago. The troopers saw a vehicle
fitting the description parked
at a fastfood store. They immediately blocked all possible exits and apprehended
the suspected carnapper, who
was turned-over to the police
for proper investigation. Meanwhile, Reny Mariano,
Head of PTRO reported that
while PTRO Enforcers were
conducting clearing operations against colorum vehicles
along MacArthur Highway in
Balibago, they responded to a
call for help from a lady whose
bag was snatched by three minors. The Enforcers gave a
chase chased until they were
caught, leading to the recovery of the stolen items estimated at P40,000. The minors
were taken to the PNP station
for investigation prior to their
turn-over to the CSWDO.
In his message, Pamintuan said that “in spite of being
scolded, shouted at or being
threatened, the members of
the ACTEMO and PTRO remain steadfast in performing
their duties, rain or shine;
day or night. They are not out
there only to implement traffic rules and regulations but
they are also ready to respond
traffic enforcers... Page 7
PRO-3 launches
20th PCR Month
celebration
By Froilan E. Magtoto
ORCHESTRATED CLEAN-UP. Personnel of the Environmental Management Bureau and TECO Industrial Park Multi-Partite Monitoring, with
representatives from different Freeport locators, join the Adopt-an-Estero/Water body program at the Sapang Balen Creek near Brgy. Poblacion Park in
Mabalacat City. The nationwide orchestrated clean-up was assisted by Barangay Poblacion and Barangay Mangalit Council with City Solid Waste Management personnel. --MABALACAT CIO PHOTO
San Fernando honors
city gov’t employees
Republic of the Philippines
Local Civil Registry Office
Province: PAMPANGA
City/Municipality: ARAYAT
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
In compliance with the publication requirement and
pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1
Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative
Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice
is hereby served to the public that JULIETA LAMPANO
TORINO has filed with this office, a petition for change
of first name from “JULIA” to “JULIETA” and correction
of entries in the date of birth from “JULY 30, 1946” to
“JULY 24, 1946” in the certificate of live birth of JULIA
LAMPANO born on JULY 30, 1946 at Arayat, Pampanga and whose parents are MARCELINO LAMPANO
and MERCEDES SULA.
Marna Dagumboy
-del Rosario
Any person adversely affected by said petition may file
his written opposition with this Office not later than two
weeks upon publication.
(Sgd) GRETA P. DE ALA
Municipal Civil Registrar
HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon: June 23 & 30, 2015
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – A re-run of
Employees Day in this
city was conducted for
the second batch of more
than 300 workers at the
Gigatt Resort in Candaba
town on June 27.
City Mayor Edwin D.
Santiago, with Vice Mayor Jimmy T. Lazatin and
City Human Resource
and Development Officer Rachelle Yusi, led the
opening of the event.
The participants were
from the General Services Office, Traffic Management Division, City
Marshalls, City Disaster
Risk Reduction Office,
San Fernando Rescue
Unit, Building Maintenance Unit and Radio
Room, who were not able
to join the first batch last
April 18 due to their duties and responsibilities.
According to Yusi, the
annual break is aimed
to provide leisure and
relaxation to their employees who render yearround public service.
For his part, Mayor
EdSa said the activity is a
move of the city towards
maintaining harmonious employee inter-relationships through teambuilding.
“Inihabol natin itong
second batch kasi gusto natin na sila rin ay
ma-experience
yung
na-experience ng mga
nandoon sa first batch.
Di sila nakasama noon
kasi ayaw naman natin na makompromiso
yung mga serbisyong
ibinibigay nila sa mga
Fernandinos,” the mayor
stressed.•
San Simon town to set up CCTVs
By Froilan E Magtoto
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SAN SIMON, PAMPANGA – The
municipal government here is set to
install 10 Closed Circuit Television
(CCTV) cameras in strategic areas, according to Mayor Leonora Wong.
Wong told Headline Gitnang Luzon
that the CCTV cameras will be set up in
major streets of San Simon like the Tulauc intersection, Quezon Road Galang
Road, Sto. Nino Road among others.
“The CCTVs will update us with
what is happening in our town,” Wong
said.
“The units will also prevent and
solve crimes in our locality,” said the
mayor. adding that they will improve
peace and order of the town.
The funds will come from the local
government in the amount of P1.4 million.•
CAMP OLIVAS – The
Central Luzon Police Office
(PRO3) launched yesterday
the 20th Police Community
Relations (PCR) Month, coinciding with the regular
Monday f lag ceremony at
the Parade Grounds here.
With this year’s theme,
“Matibay na Ugnayan ng
Mamamayan at Pulisya,
Simbolo ng Kapayapaan
ng Sambayanan,” the celebration was simultaneously kicked-off nationwide.
The launch was led by
Chief Supt. Ronald Santos,
PRO-3
officer-incharge, and Fay Amparo P.
Sinocruz, Regional Director
of NICA as the special guest.
The highlight of the celebration here was the presentation of awards and
recognition to PCR commissioned and non-commissioned
personnel
of
Region 3, that supported
and contributed to different PCRs in Central Luzon.
The awardees were, for
individual awards- Supt
Amelia D. Garcia, Chief,
PCRB, Tarlac PPO; SPO4
Emelita Bautista, Bulacan
PPO; and PO2 Cherry Anne
P Bacallo, Tarlac PPO; Unit
Awards - Tarlac PPO headed by Sr. Supt Alex B Sintin, Provincial Director;
Olongapo City Police Office
headed by Sr. Supt Pedrito
F. Delos Reyes; Cabanatuan
City Police Station headed
by Supt Pedro Soliba; and
Baliwag Municipal Police
Station headed by Supt Enrico H Vargas; and Gov Victor A. Yap of Tarlac as the
Best Supportive Local Chief
Executive for the Year 2015.
The month-long celebration will include different
activities that will highlight
the importance of a solid
partnership between the police and the community in
the effective maintenance
of peace and order and
community
development.
Every year, the month
of July is declared as Police
Community Relations Month
with the National Police Commission as its lead agency.•
june 30, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon
BUSINESS 3
Sun’s best-value
offers pushed under
aggressive campaign
MANILA – On the
back of its strong first
quarter figures, Sun is
confident that it will
continue outpacing rival network Globe Telecom, Inc. with doubledigit growth in postpaid
subscribers this year,
affirming its position
as the country’s fastest growing postpaid
brand.
Sun dominated the
mobile postpaid segment during the first
quarter of 2015 with a
remarkable 18 percent
year-on-year growth in
its postpaid subscriber base, according to
the latest disclosure of
its parent firm PLDT.
Meanwhile, Globe posted a 9 percent year-onyear growth in terms
of postpaid subscriber
base over the same period.
“Sun’s stellar performance in the postpaid
segment has been hugely driven by featurepacked plans that give
subscribers unbeatable
value for their money,”
said Sun Vice President
Joel Lumanlan.
“We are very confident that Sun will sustain this momentum
of double-digit growth
and outpace its direct
competitor as we roll
out highly competitive
products that appeal to
the wise spender in every Filipino. Sun’s strategy has always been
simple: empower Filipinos with a much better
choice for their mobile
services,” he added. Choose Better
campaign
YOUTH SPORTS CLINIC. Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino exchanges high fives with a young athlete during the closing
This strategy reso- ceremony of the city sports clinic. --BUTCH GUNIO
nates in Sun’s newly
launched ‘Choose Better’ campaign, which
encourages mobile users to rethink their options, cut through all
the fluff and settle for
the choice that offers
By Butch Gunio nastics, sailing, athletics,
the better value.
chess and more.
Under the campaign,
“It is part of our grassSun is pushing Sun OLONGAPO CITY –
Best Value Plan 450, an Close to 1,600 youth ath- roots program here in the
city, from here we can see
sun’s best-value... Page 7 letes completed a free sports
clinic conducted by the local young sports enthusiasts
government of Olongapo who excel in their field and
headed by Mayor Rolen Pau- train them to be the best
lino, as part of its grassroots they can be,” Paulino said.
sports program.
This year’s attendance
The sports clinic consist- more than doubled from a
ed of 19 sports disciplines mere 600 participants last
such as basketball, volley- year to more than 1,600 parMANILA – A lucky bettor from Bulacan has
ball, baseball, karatedo, bil- ticipants this year.
claimed his P36,244,732 winnings after bagliards, football, futsal, gym“We have a lot of athletes
ging the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on June 19.
1,600 youth join Olongapo sports clinic
Bulacan bettor
claims P36.2-M pot
The winning numbers are 03-07-08-20-2745, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
The lone winner, a poultry products dealer,
got his winning combination from special dates
of his family members.
He plans to expand his business operation,
save for his children’s education and deposit
bulacan bettor... Page 7
who are now representing
the city like Willie Miller, Topex Robinson, Patrick John
Tierro in tennis and many
more. In the collegiate level
we have players representing Olongapo in basketball,
tennis, football and others,”
the mayor added.
Alex Layson, Head of the
city sports office, said that
they did not expect this
many participants this year.
“We were expecting less
than 1,000 participants
and we were caught off
guard with the youth that
registered for the clinic,”
he added.
He explained that majority of the participants are
beginners and the rest had
been playing their respective sports but had no formal training.
City Sports coordinator
David Bayarong meanwhile
said that the free sports
clinic was also accredited by
DepEd Olongapo. •
Mariveles exec’s son enters
elite int’l evangelism school
By Mhike R. Cigaral
POCHOLO IN HAGGAI. Pocholo ‘The VoiceMaster’ Gonzales at the Haggai Institute in Hawaii, USA. --BUTCH GUNIO
MARIVELES,
BATAAN – Pocholo “The
VoiceMaster”
Gonzales,
a native of this premiere
municipality, has recently
taken what he considers as
another great step in his
career by being a scholar
of Haggai Institute’s Advanced Leadership Training in Maui, Hawaii.
Haggai Institute is the
premier
international
Evangelism school for
world Christian leaders,
aiming to teach the values
of Jesus Christ through
evangelism and humanitarian efforts. Only established leaders in their
own fields are qualified to
apply for the 25-day, allexpense paid leadership
training.
After a rigorous screening process of more than
8,000 applications, Pocholo was chosen to be
one of the 60 delegates –
and one of the youngest –
from all over the world to
attend the training.
He is the son of Luis
Gonzales, the municipal administrator of this
town. Gonzales is reportedly
the country’s most celebrated voice artist, veteran radio broadcaster,
internationally-awarded
youth advocate, author,
highly sought-after motivational speaker and
trainer. For the past 20
years, his voice has been
used countless times not
only for entertaining people, but more importantly
for inspiring, motivating
and empowering particularly the Filipino youth.
“The training in Haggai
Institute opened my eyes
and heart to bigger and
better possibilities for the
Philippines. I realized that
I have been on the right
track all along in making
mariveles exec’s son.. Page 7
4 OPINION
Headline Gitnang Luzon • june 30, 2015
EDITORIAL
More questions
than answers
LAST week, photos of a missing bank teller circulated in social media. Little did we expect
that Tania Camille Dee was last
seen on June 20 in Angeles City,
in the company of her ex-husband and his girlfriend.
What lured Dee to see her exhusband? Police said Dee probably went to see her former husband, identified as Fidel Sheldon
Arcenas, because he promised
her a car… other than that, they
have no idea why Dee met with
Arcenas in an apartment owned
by the family of Arcenas’ girlfriend, Angela Dychioco.
And what happened there is
beyond anyone’s knowledge.
The next thing we know, Dee’s
body was being exhumed by police from a shallow grave located in the backyard of the same
house where Dee met with Arcenas and his girlfriend, located
in Sta. Maria Subdivision, Balibago.
What led the police in that
shallow grave? According to reports, Angela told her mother
that Dee may have been killed
and buried there. What did she
know about the murder?
There may have been the reason behind Angela’s revelation.
What was her involvement in
the crime? Did she and Arcenas have a falling out? Maybe.
Police went to Arcenas’ house
in Cutcut to invite him for questioning, but he is nowhere to be
found at the moment.
We are hoping and praying
that the police would solve the
case as soon as possible and put
whoever is responsible for this
gruesome murder behind bars.
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Eyesore
T
HE concrete barriers separating SMP Pampanga and
Robinson’s Starmills in the
City of San Fernando are an eyesore
and pose danger to the motorists. It
would not take long before unsuspecting passersby crash into those
Maning” as we fondly call Dr. Emmanuel Angeles even put an elevated pedestrian footbridge in front of
the AUF Hospital.
Another elevated footbridge
cropped up in front of
the Systems Plus School
in Balibago and it now
serves its purpose well.
Why not put elevated
pedestrians all over the
city? Angeles City is a
mega city for all the developments that attended in its wake.
The rotunda along
the MacArthur Highway going to Clark and
SM Clark rose up with
Arnel San Pedro
funds from the Clark
Development CorporaWhile the concrete barriers serve tion. And it is much better than the
their purpose – that is to prevent old rotunda comprising of concrete
the mix-up of vehicles and avoid barriers. Don’t tell us that the Angeundue traffic – the “ugly thing” les City government does not have
should be removed altogether and the money to undertake these probe replaced with painted metal bar- jects?
We want to see more valuable
riers. The Angeles City government
did not expand the Balibago busi- projects that will benefit not only
ness district and remove ‘spaghet- the people of Angeles City but also
ti wires’ for nothing. It should do those in San Fernando. The twin
cities have made great strides as far
away with these concrete barriers.
Ok, why not put metal barriers as their respective economies are
such as those in front of the Ange- concerned. Both have good leaders
les University Foundation? “Apung to wit.•
Robinson’s Starmills to the consternation of investors and mallgoers.
In Angeles City, these concrete
barriers are visible in the business
district of Balibago and the MacArthur Highway Circle going to Barangay Pandan.
“We want to see more valuable projects that will benefit not only the
people of Angeles City but also those
in San Fernando. The twin city have
made great strides as far as their re- Check and
spective economies are concerned. Balance
Both have good leaders to wit.”
barriers just like what happened in
Metro Manila.
Come rainy season, the concrete
barriers would be submerged in
rainwater but the top of these barriers perhaps would still be visible for
motorists to navigate the area. The
City of San Fernando is one of the
progressive cities in the country but
that does not exempt the vibrant
city from being inundated.
The area transforms into a ‘water
world’ during heavy rains, submerging the areas of SM Pampanga and
Understanding the Basics
by Antonia A. Fernandez
L
EADERS may differ in their
physical features, gender, and
ages. But most of the time,
they have the same point of views
and styles in leading their subordinates. Most leaders lead and encourage subordinates towards one vision.
They create a positive atmosphere to
the whole organization. They know
where they are heading to and have
a clear guiding vision.
Another basic ingredient of leadership is passion. Leaders’ love for
their work must be displayed so as
to inspire people. They should create an environment to motivate
their subordinates to love their work
too. Leaders can challenge their
subordinates to excel and tap their
skills and potentials. Leaders who
help in building and maintaining
interpersonal relationship can more
likely win the subordinate’s friendship and loyalty. In this way, leaders
gain support and cooperation from
the subordinates.
Trust can be built or destroyed
overtime. Trust is built through
knowledge and expertise of leaders.
Leaders can be trusted if they show
confidence in making decisions.
When leaders are consistent and predictable, subordinates acquire confidence and trust too. Leaders should
exhibit their values and ethics that
should be visible and manifested in
their actions. Leaders should show
honesty and integrity so they can be
role models and set goods examples.
As Scientist Mathilde Krim said, “A
value system and belief, are important so you know where to stand, but
they must be your own values, not
someone else’s.”
Maturity is another characteristic
of a leader that should be practiced.
Leaders should establish an environment of continuous improvement.
They should provide opportunities
for people to grow, both personally
and professionally. They should be
the person that others choose to follow because they provide an inspiration and motivation.
Self-reflection or “Knowing thyself” is also the best tool for successful leadership. Leaders should
ask themselves how they can be-
come better. Through understanding
themselves, they can lead a way to
understand other people too. Leaders need to demonstrate a commitment to promote camaradarie and
understanding the value of human
differences. Leaders must show acceptance and positive regard for others. They should be considerate and
treat their subordinates as human
beings and be willing to extend assistance to every individual in the
organization. And from here, leaders can solve problems by thinking
clearly while engaging the subordinates. As Gloria Anderson said, “It’s
vital for people to develop their own
sense of themselves and their role in
the world, and it’s equally vital for
them to try new things, to test themselves and their beliefs and principles, Leaders, either born or made,
should become the maker of their
own life.
•••
The author is Teacher II of the
Francisco G. Nepomuceno Memorial
High School, Pandan, Angeles City.•
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OPINION 5
The pursuit of REAL happiness
F
OLLOW your heart and do this world, there is only one perwhatever it takes to make son whom God has chosen to be
yourself happy—this is a our perfect match who will comuniversal law which all of us will plement our entire individuality.
definitely carry out in our lifetime. As it is written in Genesis 1:27-28:
Happiness which can be found in a “God created man in His own imlot of things such as simple luxu- age, in the image of God He creries of getting your much desired ated him; male and female He crecellphone, designer bag, or a pair ated them. God blessed them; and
God said to them, “Be
of shoes; or it may be
plainly brought by
eating out in your favourite restaurant or
going out to see the
latest movie. At times,
happiness comes from
mundane and inexpensive things in our
everyday life, such
as having that extra Brainwaves
time to spend with our Michelle Cataploved ones, or even Lacson
that invaluable amenity of having a complete and reju- fruitful and multiply, and fill the
earth, and subdue it; and rule over
venating sleep.
Well, if we are to ask everyone the fish of the sea and over the
around about what makes them birds of the sky and over every livtruly happy, then the list would ing thing that moves on the earth.”
And now people would tell me,
simply go on and on as each one of
us have different aspirations and this is an issue of religion and mobeliefs in life. This is why it makes rality. As much as everyone is entifull sense when we accept the fact tled to his or her own convictions,
that what may be gratifying for the matter of legalizing same sex
one person may not be necessar- marriage in the Philippines is and
ily be the same for another. Hap- will always be a dispute regarding
morals and dignity. After the US
piness indeed is relative. However, all of us share this Supreme Court ruling with a 5-tosingle and essential need to love 4 vote in favor of the ratification
and be loved in return. This is of same sex marriage in the entire
why most of us will go head over United States, LGBT communiheels searching for that person ties worldwide have revelled and
and we will do everything to have declared this victory of their right
that person in our life forever. Of for equality and freedom.
Borrowing words from a colmillions and millions of people in
league to aptly describe my sentiments on this controversial matter: “Not because the majority
declares so, (it) is moral. Not everything that is legal is moral. We
are MORAL beings.” In an official
statement, CBCP public affairs
committee executive secretary Fr.
Jerome Secillano said that “the
government should not destroy
“Borrowing words from a colleague to aptly describe my sentiments on this controversial matter:
‘Not because the majority declares
so, (it) is moral. Not everything
that is legal is moral. We are
MORAL beings’.”
A
the moral and cultural fabric of
the nation, otherwise, it will destroy the very foundation from
where its nation is built.”
As much as we completely respect
the members of the LGBT community
as our brothers and sisters, we also call
upon them to honor the morals that
shepherd the entire Filipino nation.
Catholics and even unorthodox groups
such as the Iglesia ni Cristo faithfully
believe in the sacrosanctity of marriage.
We also make this firm resolute to cease all their malicious
desecrations of Jesus and the Holy
Church on social media and internet. Respect begets respect, and
much as we want to accord this to
them, we absolutely feel violated
and disrespected by these irreverence and impudence.•
Same-sex marriage
S WE laud the opinion of
Pope Francis on the disintegration of marriage
through legal separation, annulment and divorce, we have another element that deserves acceptance and at the same time
connotes celebration. In a historic
ruling of the US Supreme Court,
same-sex marriage is now legal
in the USA. Gay couples’ right to
the news was widely accepted by
people who have an open mind.
Personally, the historic ruling
on same sex-marriage is an awakening stage in our society. People
have rights. Sexual preference
is a right. We must respect that
right, regardless if it is unconventional. Everyone deserves to
be merry under any
circumstances. His/
her own definition of
happiness is not our
business. We are all
equal in the viewpoint of the law.
Prejudice is now
dead and gone. We
need to let someone
be free from animosity and hatred. Being
ELLEZ J. DAVId
a member of the third
sex is not a curse. It’s
a walk of life. No one
years. I feel their jubilation and deserves to be treated with apaat the same time I am inspired, thy. We are all human beings with
since I know this is a start of a purpose in life. In my opinion,
something big and gay. Now, no same-sex marriage could be the
one will discriminate their long- solution to prevent AIDS.
Cheers to all members of the
lasting union. Even President Barack Obama said the ruling was “a LGBT community in the US for
winning the battle. Spread the
victory for America.”
The decision brought to an end love and continue living life to
more than a decade of bitter legal the fullest. My best wishes to all
battles. Here in the Philippines, of you. •
equality in the eyes of the law. Couples who have been with each other
for years shed tears and showed
fleeting emotions upon receiving
the greatest news of their lives.
I could not contain my excitement for all members of the third
sex. I have friends in the US who
are now preparing the muchawaited wedding they
have yearned for many
“Personally, the historic ruling on
same sex-marriage is an awakening stage in our society. People have
rights. Sexual preference is a right.
We must respect that right, regard- Now We
Know!
less if it is unconventional.”
choose their partners and marry
someone they love was granted
last June 26, 2015. Pictures of same-sex couples
went viral as they rushed to the
nearest court to legalize their union
through marriage. It was a momentous event that all members of the
LGBT community commend the
decision of the US Supreme Court.
The air was filled with love and
On reading and education
P
by Liza D. Libu
ARENTS are a child’s first teachers, and among
the firsts which they teach their kid is reading.
At a very early age, children are taught their
lessons from home, and this includes teaching themselves – which goes hand in hand with reading.
Children should be encouraged to read – and this
takes time, even a span of many years. This is not
done by simply giving your child a book to read; they
should learn to fall in love with the book, as much as
they should learn to respect the art of reading.
Nowadays, there are too many distractions calling out for their attention – TV, internet, cellphones,
tablets and other gadgets. While we should not hinder
them from embracing technology, this does not mean
that they cannot physically handle a book or a magazine.
What parents should do is to lead by example. If
your child sees you picking up a reading material, this
will trigger their curiosity and eventually ask what
you are reading. This is your chance to open your
child’s mind to the task.
Some allot “reading time” before bedtime, which is
a great way to demonstrate the importance of reading
while including reading in the daily routine.
Also, try to visit the local library with your child
in tow and introduce him to the wonderful world of
books. They will have a great selection of books to
read, and they can get to choose books that are tailored to their individual interests.
These, and a lot more activities, can encourage
your child to read on a daily basis – with you as their
biggest role model.
•••
The author is Teacher III of Pulung Santol High
School - Annex I, Porac, Pampanga.•
HeadlineinHistory
Manuel Luna was born
in Badoc, Ilocos Norte
O
n June 30, 1856, Manuel Luna y Novicio, a violin virtuoso and conductor was born in Badoc,
Ilocos Norte to Joaquin Luna and Laureana
Novicio.
Manuel was brought to Manila at the age of five and
began his early studies at the Ateneo Municipal. Later,
he transferred to the Spanish Nautical School where
he, being a brilliant student, completed his course
in 1877 with first honors. Ambitious as he was, Manuel studied violin in his leisure hours with a teacher
known only as Nicacio and, consequently, under the
Spanish music teacher, Professor Remifio Calahorra.
Not satisfied with the training he had received from
them, and to further his artistic education, he decided
to go to Europe.
He sailed for Spain, where he enrolled at the Conservatory of Madrid. He was admitted as a member of
the fourth-year class because of his previous training.
He garnered many diplomas from the Conservatory,
the most precious of which was that of “Professor de
Violino”, signed by its director, Emilio Arrieta. Jesus
Monasterio, the most celebrated man of Spain in the
field of music was Luna’s music professor as well as
admirer of his brilliant execution.
Toward the end of 1879, he sailed back for the Philippines. He became a member of the Liceo Cientifico
Artistico-Literario. He performed in one of its selected concerts at the Variedades Theater on December
22, 1879, a benefit affair for the Spanish provinces
of Alicante, Murcia, and Almeria. With Luis Vicente
Arche at the piano, he executed a work of De Beriot,
entitled “Scena di Balleto”, on the violin. One of the
Manila papers said of his performance: “Mr. Luna
played with brilliancy, delicacy, sentiment and purity
of intonation, thus giving honor to Monasterio, his
former professor.”
As conductor, Luna was among the best during
his time. He had handled with aplomb big choruses
and full orchestras that rendered masses written by
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ACES Runaway sa Luneta Park
P
AUWI na naman ng bansa si Mateo Adi, co-owner of Aces Modeling Management. Noong Marso
lang siya nagbakasyon sa Pilipinas, and
during his stay, nag-conduct siya ng
mga screening in search of new models.
In the said search,
lagi kaming nariyan
to cover and I reported the winners joining the Aces stable.
Like we said, muli
na naman siyang
uuwi this July, this
time to hold a show at
the open auditorium
of Luneta Park. Ito
yung kanyang ACES
RUNAWAY which he
is co-producing with
Marlon Habon, who, like Mateo, is also
based in Hawaii. Hindi na namin naitanong kay Mateo kung kasama niyang
uuwi si Marlon.
Also to grace the show is the Boyce
Generation group headed by James
Sparks. The Boyce is also part of Mateo’s management at na-meet ko na ang
mga bata noong unang dumating dito
si Mateo. Mahusay kumanta ang grupo
at talagang kulang lang sa exposure so
that they could create a name for themselves. Sa panahong uso ang mga boy-
bands, handang makipagsabayan ang
Boyce Generation dahil nga bukod sa
mga guwapo naman, andun pa yung
charisma nila sa masa.
And did you know na multi-awarded
ang boyband na ito? Sa tulong nga ni
Mateo Adi, kahit mahirap, naitagyod
ang grupo kung kaya nakakuha sila
ng awards gaya ng Dangal Ng Bayan
Award, Gawad Musika Award, Asia
Pacific Music Award at ilan pang puwedeng magpatunay na talaga namang
puwedeng-puwede sa mainstream ang
boyband na ito.
And speaking of Aces Runaway, magpapaligsahan din sa pagrampa ang
mga models ng Aces na kinabibilangan
nina Chad Malit, Kenneth Mendoza,
Jasper Namit at iba pang mga modelong may pangalan na sa industrya.•
Aljur Abenica, maraming kakulangan sa pag-arte?
Grace Poe, ipinagtanggol ni Lovi Poe N
I
PINAGTATA NG GOL ni Lovi Poe ang
kanyang sister na si
Grace Poe sa mga bumabatikos dito.
“I don’t know why
some people are making
a big issue out of it,” sabi
niya. “Natakot yata sa
kanya now that she might
run for higher office.
“Eh, never namang
inilihim ang katotohanan
maski noon pa. As far as
I’m concerned, it’s no big
deal and at the end of the
day, I still consider her
my sister. And I know
anuman ang paninirang
gawin nila sa kanya, she
can handle it. The way
I see her, matapang at
matatag siyang babae na
hindi basta mawawasak
ng mga paninira ng ibang
politicians sa kanya.”
Lovi is now busy taping “Beautiful Strang-
ers” that will be aired on
GMA’s primetime Telebabad. She appears with
real life beau Rocco Nacino and with good friend
Heart Evangelista. How
does she feel that Rocco
and Heart have a kissing
scene in the story? “Nakakatuwa lang, wala namang problema as we’re
all aware that part ‘yun
ng job namin as actors.”
central buzz... Page 7
AGSAGAWA
ang
GMA Artist Center ng Acting For
Camera Workshop na pinamahalaan ni Direk Laurice
Guillen. Ilan sa participants
sa whole-day workshop sina
Aljur, Benjamin Alves, Kristoffer Martin, Ruru Madrid,
Miguel Tanfelix, Bianca Umali, Kris Bernal, Louise de
los Reyes, Max Collins, Ryza
Cenon, Pancho Magno, Renz
Fernandez, Ken Chan, Abel
Estanislao at iba pa. Ayon kay Direk Laurice
nang makausap ng press,
mababait naman daw ang
workshoppers sa puntong
hindi siya pinaghihintay. “Kahit pagalitan mo, tu-
luy-tuloy lang sila. Siyempre
’pag nagtuturo ka, ’pag may
mga dapat baguhin, you have
to be firm. May mga, let’s say,
bad habits, you have to be
firm.
“This is not because para
sa project na ididirek ko. Para
sa kahit sinong director. Mas
madadalian. Mas magkakaroon ng collaboration,” pahayag ni Direk Laurice.
So ano ang mga kulang pa
sa workshoppers?
“Mga bagay na like movements. ’Yung pagkilos. Like
minsan kasi nagmamadali
sa dami ng iti-taping. So parang pinapaupo na lang. Pasok, tayo.
“So parang hindi inspir-
ing para sa mga director.
Hanggang doon lang. Or nakakakilos or mag-cross ng
space na may ibig sabihin.
Hindi ’yung basta pinatatayo
o pinauupo mo lang, ’yun na
’yon! Magsasabi ng linya at
iiyak.
“’Yung other things that
they can do as actors. ’Yung
marunong silang kumilos
bukod sa marunong silang
umintindi ng eksena at makaramdam ng emosyon,”
saad pa ng direktora. Ginawa ang workshop
upang aware sila kung saan
nakapuwesto ang kamera
para walang sapawan.
“’Yung parang alam nila
aljur abrenica... Page 7
june 30, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon
7
Texting helps agri exchanges, says experts
SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ,
Nueva Ecija – Modern technology has helped farmers in accessing vital information for their
industry, researchers from the Philippine Rice Research Institute said.
The use of short message service (SMS) allows an alternate
and easier route for farmers in
obtaining agricultural information, according to Dr. Ronan G.
Zagado, development communicator at PhilRice.
Zagado explained that aside
from being a social communication medium, SMS is also used
massively in agriculture.
“The PhilRice Text Center
(PTC) is a good example of this.
From merely 11 text messages in
2006 to more than 100,000 SMS
queries in 2010,” he said.
PTC provides information in
the form of farm advisories, technology updates, market information, how-to’s, and other farm
insights. Texters, predominantly
farmers, consult to PTC in every
cropping season and even during
fallow period.
The information provided
by PTC translates into additional income for farmers, as well.
In a study conducted by Phil-
Rice development communicator
Hazel V. Antonio in 2011, the use
of SMS in getting agricultural
information could give up to
P39,730 additional income.
A different view of
agri-extension
In a study titled “Texting as a
discursive approach for the production of agricultural solutions”
by Zagado and Michael Wilmore
of the University of Adelaide, the
meaning of agricultural knowledge varies and depends on its
use to the user or client. An example of this is the
meaning of rice variety. As reported, ‘which rice variety to
grow’ was the most frequently
asked topic received by the PTC.
“Varietal recommendations
will vary depending on farmers’
requirements relating to yield
potential, pest resistance, varietal maturity, location, and eating quality,” Zagado said.
Zagado said SMS now provides an entirely different view
and process of agricultural extension particularly in the production and distribution of agricultural knowledge.
Several factors play vital role in
suspect at large... from Page 1
According to police, Dee went missing after seeing Arcenas on June 20.
Police found her body in a shallow
grave in the backyard of an unoccupied
house in Sta. Maria Subdivision after
Regina Dychioco, mother of Angela,
confided to the Pampanga Criminal Investigation and Detection Team (CIDT)
that her daughter revealed Dee may
have been killed and buried in the address where her body was discovered.
The older Dychioco told the police
that her daughter and Arcenas bor-
rowed the keys to the house where
Dee’s body was found, and only returned them on June 26. The house,
which is owned and being rented out by
Dychioco, was unoccupied.
Arcenas was, however, not in his
house in Carmenville Subdivision in
Barangay Cutcut when CIDT operatives
went there to invite him for questioning.
The disappearance of Dee went viral in social media since June 21 after
her relatives posted pictures of her. A
teller in a bank in Binondo, Manila,
Dee reportedly went to Angeles City
to see her ex-husband. She never returned home since.
Dee was wearing denim pants and
striped shirt when exhumed in a shallow grave behind the house. Relatives
said she went to see her ex-husband
who told her he would give her a car.
The Arcenases were originally from
Maasin, Southern Leyte, who migrated
to Angeles City after the elder Arcenas
worked for the Lapids. •
coa pampanga... from Page 1
situated in the Capitol Compound beside the Pampanga Provincial Jail.
Supervising Auditor Emma Inos-Talens expressed her gratitude for the support provided by the Capitol, particularly the
new offices that she described as conducive to working conditions.
Pampanga Audit Team Leader Emilia Sarmiento also noted
that their new workplace is more spacious compared to the old
audit office which was overcrowded and cramped with documents.
“Our need for a larger storage area for the documents we
process in line with our duties was addressed, not to mention
the container vans provided for us which will also be utilized
as additional storage space,” Talens explained.
The new two-storey COA building and extension houses the
offices of the Supervising Auditor and Provincial Auditor, conference room, and document storage rooms.
Talens also shared that their team regularly confers with
the Governor for the implementation of various measures, ensuring the efficient performance of their duties.
The Commission on Audit is tasked to ensure the proper
utilization of government funds as well as prevent the misuse
thereof through audit and other financial management services.
“We, myself and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, saw the
dire condition of the old COA office so we decided to provide
them this facility. I want to extend our assistance to my fellow
public servants so we can all fulfil our duties effectively and
efficiently,” Governor Pineda stressed.•
perimeter road... from Page 1
get completion of Clark East Perimeter
Road is by March 2016.
“The Clark interconnecting route is
one of the priority projects for this year,”
Tabag said.
The estimated P120-million project is
being funded by CDC as part of the agency’s parallel development programs that
would spur progress in local government
units contiguous to Clark.
“Once na magawa yun, there will be
another access or alternative to and from
Clark and then onto Subic, Manila and
other areas. Lalong magiging progresibo
ang northern part ng Mabalacat,” Morales said.
Urban Integrated Consultancy Inc.
(UICI) is the winning bidder as the design consultant of the approximately six
kilometer road project. UICI is sched-
uled to sign a contract with the state-run
corporation.
CDC Engineering Services Group
said that Clark East Perimeter Road is approximately six kilometers, complete
with drainage facilities, a bridge component along the city’s Quitangil creek
and will initially be built at two lanes but
with an expansion area for a four lane
road.•
traffic enforcers... from Page 2
to emergencies.”
“Our local traffic enforcers have gone out of their way of
simply directing traffic to aiding our local police in apprehending these criminals, thus, we are truly grateful for what
they have done. This is the kind of public service worthy of
emulation,” Pamintuan added.
Pamintuan was joined during the awarding rites by Miranda, Dan Concepcion of the Angeles City Traffic Management Board, and Secretary to the Mayor Leonardo Kirk
Galanza.•
sun’s best-value... from Page 3
entry-level postpaid plan which already
comes with a free Android phone plus a
monthly pack of unlimited Sun calls and
texts; 20 hours of mobile surfing; free
Freebook, and 250 texts to other networks.
On the other hand, Sun offers broadband users with Non Stop Surf Plan 450,
which provides nonstop surfing; additional 1GB data for data streaming; and
another 1GB music streaming on the
Spinnr app.
As part of its aggressive campaign,
Sun is also boosting its prepaid offers
like Super Loaded Call &Text Unlimited
100(which features unlimited calls to
Sun, Smart and Talk ‘N Text; unlimited
texts to all networks; and 100MB data
now valid for 7 days), and its prepaid
broadband pack Non Stop Surf 25 (which
now includes 50MB data for light online
activities; 25MB data allowance for heavy
online activities’ and 300MB worth of
content Spinnr, valid for one day).
Fastest growing postpaid brand in 2014
In 2014, Sun emerged as the fastest
growing postpaid brand in the country after posting a remarkable 16 percent yearon-year growth in terms of subscriber
base, compared to the 12 percent growth
posted by Globe over the same period.•
principles and experiences through
the instrument I know all too well –
the voice. Through my advocacies and
founded organizations – Philippine
Center for Voice Acting, CreatiVoices
Productions, Voice of the Youth Network, and Voice Care Philippines, I will
do my part in teaching my fellowmen
how to live as divine sparks of God.”
His mantra: with a pure heart, I will
use my talent and skills to make my fel-
low Filipino become better and happy
by sharing the good news.
Gonzales is also considered as one
of the country’s most sought-after motivational speaker. He is an expert in
topics about the voice, communication,
personal branding, inspiration and empowerment.
He is also the founder of Voice of the
Youth Radio in Bataan which airs once
a week over Myfm Bataan 100.7 MHZ.•
mariveles exec’s son... from Page 3
other people better and happy. But beyond that, I learned to put God in the
center of all my endeavors. I want to
see the Philippines with God-centered,
great and excellent Filipino youth,
making their mark in broadcast media,
training and motivational speaking,”
Gonzales told Headline Gitnang Luzon.
The VoiceMaster also added: “I will
do my part in evangelizing the good
news by sharing my skills and talents,
this process such as content, clarity,
length, timing and cultural factors.
Queries received within
working days from 8am to 5pm
get speedy response. As for the
content of the message, it is preferred if it is shorter and easier
messages receive faster reply.
It is advised to make queries
concise and direct to the point,
and send it during office hours to
receive faster response. Longer
messages or difficult queries may
take longer time for the operator
of the PTC to respond..•
DA-PhilRice Development
Communication Division)
manuel luna.. from Page 5
famous composers. His real genius as
baton wielder was seen in the morning of January 8, 1881, when he led
a grand chorus of about 80 voices
with members of the orchestra of
the Manila Cathedral, Gruet, and the
Famous Artillery Band. On that day,
the fine church of the Recoletos was
once more inaugurated, and the celebrated mass of Niedermeyer of which
the “Gloria” and the “Credo” were the
climax – was splendidly sung. Luna’s
participation in the rousing, if solemn, performance was proof of his
dexterity and self-assurance as conductor.• --KAHIMYANG.INFO
CENTRAL BUZZ... from Page 6
Lovi is sad that her new movie,
“Lakambini”, about the life of Gregoria de Jesus or Ka Oryang, didn’t
make it in the list of the top 8 of the
entries in the Metro-Manila Filmfest this December. “Sayang nga,
number 10 daw kami sa listahan.
Pero in case merong hindi matutuloy roon sa mga nakuha nila, we will
be reconsidered. But our producers
say tuloy pa rin daw ang movie kahit
hindi mapasali sa festival.”•
ALJUR ABRENICA... from Page 6
kung paano gamitin ang posisyon ng
kamera, ’di ba? Saka ’yung ilaw para
kung saan inilawan, doon siya tumigil
at mama-maximize mo kung ano ang
gustong palabasin ng director. This is
all for all para if the actors can do this,
there’s no reason para sila mabigyan
ng pagkakataon in their show sa TV,”
katwiran niya. Eh, ano naman ang masasabi niya
kay Aljur na hindi ligtas sa kritisismo
pagdating sa pag-arte? “Alam mo si Aljur, may ilalabas…
Meron siyang ibubuga! Pero tama ka
na he is very careful. He’s the type of
person who’s been very careful na hindi
basta ilalabas ’yung… “I suppose ’yun nu’ng araw, si FPJ.
May mystique ’yon na ayaw nilang ipakita! Pero nu’ng panahon na ’yon, may
ano talaga ang action, ’di ba? Sa ngayon,
iba na. “He’s trying his best naman. Pero
ngayon, may dalawa siyang eksena.
Well, piniga ko siya nang husto! Ha! Ha!
Ha! actually, marami pa siyang hindi
binubuksan! Pero meron mga bugsubugso na tsunami!” dahilan ni Direk
Laurice. “Basta hindi lang nagda-drugs, kaya
kong palabasin ang husay ng artista!”
dagdag pa ng direktora.•
bulacan bettor... from Page 3
the rest of his winnings in the bank.
PCSO Vice- Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand M.
Rojas congratulated the winner, as
he turned over the check at the charity agency in Mandaluyong City on
Monday. •
region
VOLUME IV • NO. 10• JUNE 30, 2015 • TUESDAY
Luistro leads
donation to
Bataan schools
By Butch Gunio BAGAC, BATAAN – Department
of Education Secretary Bro. Armin
Luistro recently led the donation
of school supplies to elementary
schools in the towns of Bagac and
Morong.
He was joined by members of
the De La Salle University Batch
88, led by its president Atty. Edwin
Calanog. Incidentally, Gov. Abet
Garcia is a member of the batch.
Programs were held at Bagac Elementary School and Jaime HilarDONATION. DepEd Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro (4th from L) leads the recent turnover of school supplies to principals of elementary schools in Bagac,
io Integrated School, both located
Bataan. --BUTCH GUNIO
in this town.
Education department and LGU
officials led by Bataan Division
Schools Superintendent Dr. Tarcila
Javier and Governor’s Office representative Chris Leonzon welcomed
and accompanied Luistro and
members of Batch 88 in the turnover of school supplies.
The donation of school supplies
is part of Batch 88’s “Kuya Project”. Last year, in line with the
BY Charlene A. Cayabyab
the TOR but are still under- partner with a well-estab- mutual agreement of the two
project, the batch also donated P1
taking their due diligence in lished corporation with prov- parties.
million for the construction of the
CLARK FREEPORT – The preparation of their bids.
en track record in the developCasanova noted the develauditorium at the Jaime Hilario
state-owned Bases Conver“BCDA is extending the ment, marketing, management opment of Clark Green City
School. The school also received
sion Development Authority deadlines to give more time to and leasing of large property will definitely boost the econLCD projector this year. (BCDA) said three firms have interested proponents to con- mixed-use development.
omy of Central Luzon. “It will
The La Salle Brothers is runso far secured the bid docu- duct due diligence on matters
It would be recalled that serve as an economic driver
ning
the Jaime Hilario Integrated
ments for the selection of BC- relating to the property and 16 firms attended the pre-bid that is expected to generate
School. The school offers preschool,
DA’s joint venture partner in the TOR and to secure neces- conference held last June 09, jobs and attract investments
elementary, and high school educathe development of 288 hect- sary eligibility documents for 2015.
in the region.”
ares of Clark Green City.
their bids,” Casanova said.
The partnership shall be
The minimum acceptable
tion to students from poor families
BCDA president and chief
He pointed out that “it will in the form of a Joint Ven- bid is set at P160 million or
in this town. The school lot in Sito
executive officer Arnel Pa- also provide an equal oppor- ture Corporation (JVC) to be approximately $3.6 million.
Looc was donated by the Diocese of
ciano Casanova said the three tunity to other interested pro- owned forty-five percent (45%) The winning didder shall be
Balanga. •
firms that secured the bid ponents to be able to purchase by BCDA and fifty-five percent responsible for forming the
documents were Ayala Land the TOR and participate in the (55%) by the Winning Bidder. JVC pursuant to the JVA to be
Inc., Filinvest Land, Inc., and bidding.”
The Joint Venture Agreement signed with the BCDA.
Megaworld Corporation.
The new deadline for the is- (JVA) will have a period of 50
The Clark Green City is a
Casanova also announced suance or purchase of the TOR years renewable for another 9,450-hectare master planned
that upon the request of an is September 03, 2015 from 50 years.
property within the Clark
interested proponent, BCDA the original date of July 01,
The JVC shall have the full Special Economic Zone in
has extended the deadline for 2015.
development and usufructu- the province of Tarlac, Philthe issuance of the Terms of
Similarly, the new deadline ary rights over the 288-hect- ippines. It is envisioned to
Reference (TOR) as well as the for the submission of eligibil- are property.
be the country’s first smart,
submission of Eligibility Doc- ity documents and final proEarlier, Casanova said the green and disaster-resilient
uments and Final Proposals.
posal is September 08, 2015 at usufructuary right may be metropolis. Of the 9,450 hectHe added there are other in- 12 noon from the original date converted to full land owner- ares, the BCDA has put up for
terested proponents who have of July 03, 2015.
ship if and when the law so al- development an initial 288
expressed interest to purchase
The BCDA is looking to lows in the future, subject to hectares. •
3 firms secure bid docs
for Clark Green City dev’t
DTI Bataan opens 1st Negosyo Center in CL
By Butch Gunio
BALANGA CITY –
The Department of
Trade and Industry
Bataan launched its
Negosyo Center in this
city – the first in Central
Luzon – over the week.
DTI-3 OIC Judith P.
Angeles, who personally
attended the launching,
said Bataan small and
medium
enterprises
(SMEs) are all welcome
to use the facilities and
materials in the Negosyo Center. Various
business
information
materials including videos can also be found at
the center.
The Center will be responsible for promoting
ease of doing business
and facilitating access to
services like financing
and marketing promotion for micro, small and
medium enterprises. It
will also facilitate services such as business
registration, Barangay
Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE) registration, business advocacy
service, and business information, according to
Luke Brunel of the Office
of Senator Bam Aquino. The launching was
followed by the signing
of a Memorandum of
Agreement between DTI
Bataan OIC Nelin Cabahug and Bataan Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (BACCI) President Amanda Battad.
The BACCI president
said that DTI is fully
supporting them by way
of business consultation,
product development,
seminars and trainings,
and marketing. She said
the Negosyo Center is of
big assistance to local
businesses.
Board Member Jose
Villapando, representing Bataan Governor
Albert Garcia; Board
Member Reynaldo Ibe,
SP Chairman on Trade
and Industry; and Geraldine Roman, in behalf of her mother Congresswoman Herminia
Roman, attended the
launching.
Angeles
congratulated Cabahug for establishing the first Negosyo
Center in the region. •
1st IN CENTRAL LUZON. DTI-3 OIC Judith P. Angeles (3rd from R) leads the formal opening of a Negosyo Center in Bataan, the first in Central Luzon. --BUTCH GUNIO