Cong Yeng Guiao - Headline Gitnang Luzon
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Cong Yeng Guiao - Headline Gitnang Luzon
Use of Lazatin ‘impersonator’ in campaign hit NEWS Page 3 www.headlinegl.com Rachelu, na ayaw mylets! sa Bo VOLUME I • NO. 148 APRIL 12-14, 2013 FRIDAY - SUNDAY The Most Widely Distributed Local Newspaper in Central Luzon CDC prexy: No idea Oban probed on fuel smuggling 8 Page By Charlene A. Cayabyab CLARK FREEPORT--Clark Development Corporation President Arthur Tugade said that he is not aware that an investigation is being made on his predecessor, retired Gen. Edgardo Oban, over alleged fuel smuggling in the zone. fuel smuggling pagE 7 For the sake of peaceful elections Gov bent on reaching out to poll candidates BY JENNA LUMBANG FLORIDABLANCA, Pampanga – Gov. Lilia Pineda is bent on meeting her fellow local candidates in all municipalities and cities in the province to appease them and make an appeal for the maintenance of peace and order especially this election. In a command conference held in upland barangay Nabu- clod here, attended by the provincial police officers and chiefs of police (COPs), the governor disclosed her plan to pacify the opposing candidates and parties who are tossing negative statements and issues against each other and she will also ask them to cooperate in the promotion of peaceful election. “With the presence of the CHRIST’S IMAGE. San Fernando Archbishop Paciano Aniceto and Governor Lilia Pineda lead the blessing of the 25-foot tall image of Jesus Christ at the Pampanga Upland Eco Park at Nabuclod, Floridablanca. joining them are Mayor Eddie Guerrero, Board Member Fritzie Dizon, Sr. Supt. R’win Pagkalinawan and city and municipal chiefs of police. --Photo by Deng Pangilinan Pampanga River claims 2 more lives GOV BENT... pagE 7 CL forest cover to increase by 80% CITY OF SAN FERNANDO-Environment officials in Central Luzon said the region’s forest cover is expected to increase by 85 percent in 10 years. Maximo Dichoso, chief of the regional Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR 3) office, said forest cover is expected to increase from 589,495 hectares (ha.) to 728,995 ha. with the vigor- SCAN THIS QR CODE By Maria Dagumboy-del Rosario ous implementation of the twin policy on National Greening Program (NGP) and a total logging ban on natural and residual forests. Dichoso said this 80 percent projected increase in forest cover within the decade is by far unprecedented, something that President Benigno Aquino III can bestow to his home region APALIT, Pampanga -- Two young women on Wednesday afternoon drowned in the Pampanga river in Barangay Sulipan here, only one day after five individuals died of drowning in the same river in San Luis town. Pampanga Police Director Sr. Supt. R’Win Pagkalinawan identified the victims as Lolita B. Mandap, 13, of Barangay Cansinala; and Khaela G. Rufino, 12, of Barangay CL FOREST... pagE 7 2 MORE LIVES... pagE 7 ISANG Distrito. Lahat tayo. Panalo sa PAGBABAGO Cong Yeng Guiao Paid for by friends of YENG GUIAO 2NEWS Capitol vows continuous renovation of PNP stations Headline Gitnang Luzon APRIL 12-14, 2013 By Jenna Lumbang CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – In a bid to improve the quality of service rendered by the Philippine National Police (PNP), the provincial government vowed to continue the general renovation projects of all dilapidated municipal police stations (MPS) in the whole province. Governor Lilia G. Pineda said if she would be reelected, she is very much willing to provide funds for the construction of new MPS conducive to the work place of the police officers who are rendering services to the people, which is part of the peace and order program of her administration. “The provincial government is open for the request of the PNP, be it repair or total rehabilitation of the police stations and construction of a new sub-station. The lot should be provided by the municipal government or the PNP headquarters and the Capitol will fund the construction of the station,” Pineda told the police officers in a command conference held at Nabuclod, Floridablanca yesterday. For the construction of a new substation, the governor advised the chiefs of police to scout for strategic places to improve police visibility in their areas. It was learned that the MPS of Arayat and Floridablanca are the initial beneficiaries of the peace and order infrastructure projects of the Pineda administration as they were the first one to submit requests for construc- tion. “If there is no need for the construction of a PNP office, you can ask for other projects such as provision of equipment or facilities needed by the police station or anything that could help your operation and maintenance of peace and order,” Pineda told the chiefs of police. In response, Senior Supt. ‘Rwin Pagkalinawan, police provincial director, said to further improve the performance of the police personnel they need a station conducive for planning and investigation. “A police station speaks a lot about the quality of service rendered by the PNP. This is where we conduct investigation, entertain complaints, process documents needed for court hear- ings, and a temporary dwelling for PNP personnel on duty,” said Pagkalinawan. Pagkalinawan said the provincial police office (PPO) is very fortunate because the provincial government and the local government units are cooperative and receptive to the needs of the PNP. Aside from police stations, the provincial government is helping the PNP through the constructions of PNP-AFP action centers in the strategic places of the province; distribution of mobile patrols, SWAT Van; intelligence and operation equipment; training of barangay tanods; and, provision of motorcycle patrols to all the 505 barangays in the province just to maintain peace and order. ● Police Round-Up 1 dead, 2 wounded in SF road mishap CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga--One person died while two others were injured when the vehicle they were riding collided with a trailer truck on the opposite lane along the MacArthur Highway in the City of San Fernando on Tuesday. The fatality was identified as Jhamir Fabian, 28, and a resident of Barangay Bulaon, in the same city. Those injured, on the other hand, were Raymond Gutierrez, 21, and Michael Abalos, 22, of Barangays Malpitic and Quebiawan, respectively, all of the same city. According to police investigation, Fabian and his passengers (Gutierrez and Abalos) aboard tricycle were cruising along Macarthur corner Holy Angel Village in Barangay Telebastagan around 2 a.m. and that while overtaking another vehicle bumped a Fuso Tractor Truck driven by Ricardo Sorondo, 49, and resident of 419 Calantipay, Baliuag, Bulacan. As a result of the impact Fabian, Gutierez and Abalos sustained injuries and were all brought to the Jose B. Lingad memorial Hospital. However, Fabian was declared dead on arrival by an attending physician. Police said the driver of the truck is now under the custody of the City of San Fernando Police station pending filing of a case of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, physical injuries and damage to property. • (FEM) FIRST IN CL. Taiwanese investors Tony Wang and Jack Yam lead the ground-breaking of the five-star Hotel Midori Clark at the Freeport on Thursday. Joining them are CDC President Arthur Tugade, EagleSky president Irineo “Bong” Alvaro, Jr. and Mayors Boking Morales of Mabalacat City and Ed Pamintuan of Angeles City. Thieves ransack Porac computer shop CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga- An internet shop lost some eight sets of computer units in a robbery in Porac, Pampanga on Tuesday, Supt. Juritz Rara, the town police chief, identified the victim as Edna Valencia,46, owner of the Edhibel Internet Café located at Purok 2, Barangay Pulong Santol, Porac, Pampanga. Rara said Valencia told them that she discovered at around 5:30 a.m. that the main door of the computer shop was fully opened and eight computer sets were missing. According to police investigation, the suspect gained entry by forcibly destroying the padlock of the main gate and then also opened the door of the computer room, carting away the loot as they fled. Valencia told investigators that each computer set costs P15,000 for a total of P120,000. Police are still conducting investigations and operation. • (FEM) Cops collar 3 for guns, drugs in ‘Gapo CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga--Three person were arrested for carrying firearms and possession of illegal drugs the other day in Olongapo City. Police identified the suspects as Benjamin Abayon, 36, of Barangay New Asinan; and, Enrico Yuson, 42, and Rizaldo Traquina, 31, of Barangay West Bajac-bajac. Abayon was arrested when a concerned citizen called the police that the suspect was creating trouble threatening to fire his firearm along Lindayag St. in Barangay New Asinan at about 3 a.m. When authorities arrived, they immediately noticed a firearm tucked and bulging from the suspect’s waist. Police quickly confiscated the caliber .38 handgun with live ammunitions from Abayon and arrested the suspect. Police said the suspect cannot produce pertinent documents as to the legality of the firearm. But during a body search, the suspect yielded three heatsealed transparent sachet containing shabu placed in a small pink wallet. The shabu recovered from Abayon has an estimated value of P15,000. Abayon was brought to the Olongapo police Station 3 for further investigation. COPS COLLAR 3... Page 7 --Photo by Ric Gonzales 332 students graduate from Mabalacat College By Charlene A. Cayabyab MABALACAT CITY--More than 330 students will graduate from the Mabalacat City College (MCC) on April 17. MCC President Leonardo Canlas said 2013’s graduating class include 332 students who finished Basic Education, Information Technology and Hotel and Restaurant Management. Canlas said 134 students finished Basic Education; 142 students completed IT; and 56 students finished HRM. In 2012, only 27 students graduated from MCC. The MCC offers courses ranging from BS Math, BS English, and Information Technology. Mayor Marino “Boking” Morales established the MCC on November 15, 2007 during his birthday to give free college education to poor but deserving students. The school started accepting students in June 2008. It currently has 1,803 enrolees. Morales, who prioritizes quality and affordable education, has also put up 13 other public high schools in Mabalacat City with a total of 13,315 students as of February 2013. “Naniniwala po ako na karapatan ng bawat mamamayan ang mabigyan ng libreng edukasyon,” Morales said. “Ang edukasyon ang magbibigay ng magandang kinabukasan sa ating mahihirap na kababayan.” MCC President Canlas revealed that MCC will offer new courses such as the technical teacher education for the K-12 education system introduced by the Department of Education. Other new courses include Business Education on Accounting and Accountancy to augment the growing needs in the business sector. The MCC so far has 24 classrooms. Morales said he plans to put up more classrooms and open more courses once re-elected during the 2013 polls. ● First five-star hotel soon to rise in Clark CLARK FREEPORT--The first five-star hotel in Central Luzon will soon rise here. Kapampangan businessman Ireneo Alvaro Jr., president of EagleSky Corporation, and Taiwanese investors Jack Yang and Tony Huang led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Midori Hotel on Thursday. Midori, a Japanese word which means green, is a P2-billion joint investment of the Estag and the Taiwanese businessmen. The soon-torise hotel is located beside Fontana Leisure Parks. Designed to be the first five star hotel in the region, Midori Hotel will have 120 rooms. Eaglesky Corporation President Alvaro said the hotel will have a unique design and built based on Taiwanese-standards. Moreover, he said the “green” concept refers to relaxation as well as being environmentfriendly. Clark Development Corporation Arthur Tugade said the new investment will add beauty and landscape to the Freeport. Re-electionist Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, who served as guest speaker during the ground breaking rites, said he wanted to see the new development in Clark to serve as possible model to the development of Mindanao after the peace talks. Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan and Mabalacat City Mayor Marino Morales also attended the groundbreaking rites. A dragon dance, believed to bring good luck, served as the highlight of the groundbreaking ceremony. ● --Charlene A. Cayabyab Pineda leads Porac district hospital turn-over By Angelique Tuazon PORAC, Pampanga – Governor Lilia G. Pineda, with councilor bet Maynard Lapid, led the inauguration and turnover of the newly-renovated Porac District Hospital Thursday. However, the facility was renamed as Jose Songco Lapid District Hospital to give due recognition to the father of Senator Lito Lapid through a resolution approved by the provincial board. It was learned that the hospital was funded through the Priority Devel- opment Assistance Fund (PDAF) of Senator Lito Lapid and the Department of Health (DOH) with P25 million and P10 million, respectively. Dr. Romulo Lacson, chief of hospital, expressed his gratitude to the senator, represented by his son and to Dr. Leonita Gorgolon of the Center for Health and Development (DOH-CHD III). According to Lacson, the remodelled hospital now boasts of its clean and spacious patient wards as well as private rooms, TURN-OVER Page 3 3 Headline Gitnang Luzon APRIL 12-14, 2013 Koko vouches Use of Lazatin ‘impersonator’ in campaign hit for Comelec, PCOS integrity ‘Baddest of bad tastes’ By Marna Dagumboy-Del Rosario ANGELES CITY – Because Congressman Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin can no longer physically bear the rigors of the campaign, as temperatures continue to rise, a lookalike of the congressman, with the same white beard trim and signature hat but looking younger, healthier and shorter than the 78-year old veteran politician, is making the rounds and pumping hands along with the Team Lazatin. “Deception is now clearly the mark of Lazatin, even in his campaign. He simply has very low regard to the Angeleño voters,” said lawyer Dennis Albert Pamintuan of the Team Agyu Tamu. “Hayagan na nilang niloloko ang mga Angeleño,” he said. “This is baddest of bad tastes,” he added. The Lazatin “impersonator,” identified as Abel Garcia, a meat vendor at the Pampang market, is making the rounds along with Pogi Lazatin, son of the congressman who is running for councilor, and other Team Lazatin candidates. His pictures were posted in Lazatin’s Facebook account pumping hands during a house-to-house visit. “The sick stunt of Team Lazatin already is a foreshadowing of what will happen in the unfortunate event that Lazatin will be mayor again. City hall will be run by impersonators and dubious personalities with no accountability to the people,” he said. “He faked his filing of candidacy. He is also faking his campaigning. I hope our people will realize this brazen display of disrespect to them,” he added. It will be recalled that Lazatin organized a motorcade on October 5 last year, the last day of filing of the certificate of candidacies (CoC), to publicly announce his formal filing of candidacy. Records of the Commission on Elections, however, indicated he actually filed his CoC the day earlier. During the signing of a covenant for peaceful and honest elections among candidates sponsored by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Politics (PPCRP), the Comelec and other civil society groups, Lazatin skipped the “unity walk” and just stayed in his air-conditioned van. He also did not stage an “opening salvo” to his campaign, unsure to match the throng of 15,000 people that attended the opening salvo of incumbent Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan. Lazatin’s campaign sorties have mainly attracted a motley of people, mostly his campaign workers and a few residents in the areas where his caucuses are held. In contrast, Pamintuan’s rallies have been jampacked with people. The “crowds,” according to observers, are actually in his “jungle base” residence in the City of San Fernando. ● Senator: Clark airport a blessing By Charlene A. Cayabyab CLARK FREEPORT-A senatorial bet from the Aquino administration party said this Freeport is “blessed” for having an airport. “Pagdating sa airport, blessed ang Clark,” Team PNoy senatoriable Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said during a press briefing here on yesterday. Pimentel, son of former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Sr., said the Clark International Airport (CIA) should be developed as another premier international hub. “Why not develop Clark as another international hub? Magiging efficient ang NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) without any spending,” Pimentel said adding that,”[The money that will be spent for the proposed NAIA expansion], spend it sa Clark na lang.” Pimentel was in Clark after attending the groundbreaking rites of the P2-billion Midori Hotel, the first five star hotel here. He said he wanted to see developments in the Freeport to serve as “possible template” for the development of Mindanao after the peace talks. “I saw how you treat your investors. You have guaranteed power supply, among others, which Mindanao should assure to investors in the future,” Pimentel said. Pimentel said he plans to establish a railway system in the Mindanao region to serve as backbone of development efforts there. “Isang pakiusap ko sa Senate, bigyan ng lugar ang Mindanao,” Pimentel said. Pimentel was appointed by former President Fidel Ramos as commissioner representing Mindanao of the National Youth Commission from 1995 to 1998. Pimentel’s father, Nene, is a native of Batac, Ilocos Norte and Northern Mindanao. ● TARZAN’S PROXY. Photo shows the look-a-like of Congressman Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin shaking hands during a campaign sortie. With him is Lazatin’s son, Carmelo Jr. (AC-CIO) Focus on solutions rather than problems – Angara CITY OF SAN FERNANDO--“Dwelling on problems will not rid us of them; finding solutions will.” Entering the final month of the campaign period for the May midterm national elections and following a weekend of global tensions, Team PNoy senatorial candidate Edgardo “Sonny” Angara called on Filipinos to focus on finding lasting solutions to the deepseated problems and festering issues of the country. Angara launched his “Solusyon” campaign to inspire and rally the people, especially the youth, to rise above their problems through a proactive search for solutions. “Sa bawat isyu at problema ng ating bansa, hindi panibagong isyu at problema ang sagot. Ang kailangan natin ay tiyak at epektibong solusyon. (A problem will not be solved by creat- ing a new problem, nor an issue resolved by raising another issue. What we need are effective solutions to the very real problems and issues that we face),” Angara said. “Huwag na natin pagpapatong-patungin ang mga isyu’t problema. Umiwas na tayo sa kontrobersiya, umiwas na tayo sa intriga. Tumutok tayo sa solusyon.” (Controversies and intrigues will get us nowhere. We have to focus on solutions.) This approach reflects the philosophy that has guided the work and performance of the three-term representative of Aurora Province who, during his stint in Congress, has been dedicated in finding definite and effective solutions to the problems of the country. Angara topped the list of “prolific and hardworking members of the House of Representatives” for filing the most number of bills of national importance that were enacted into law during the 14th Congress. “Ganyan po ang kailangan nating tao. Hindi kung sino ang popular, ang pa-cute, ang pa-pogi. Ang kailangan ay kung sino ang tama ang ipinaglalaban. Kaya walang kaduda-duda para sa akin na kapag nilagay natin si Sonny Angara sa Senado, gagara talaga ang buhay ng mga Pilipino,” said President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III during a sortie of Team PNoy in Cavite. House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte also echoed this sentiment, noting during an LP Proclamation Rally in Quezon City recently: “Nakita ko ang sentido sa taong ito. Ang kaniyang direksyon, ang kaniyang pagnanais na magkaroon ng dekalidad na edukasyon para sa bansa. Si Sonny Angara ang karapat-dapat ibotong senador.” ● By Joey Pavia CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday expressed confidence in the leadership of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), saying the poll body is led by officials who earlier fought election fraud. Pimentel, who is seeking re-election under the Liberal Party (LP), said Comelec Chairman Sixto Brilliantes had fought election fraud in 2007 and “I was with him.” He added that former Isabela governor and now Comelec Commissioner Grace Padaca “was also a victim” of election cheating. But Pimentel stressed that efforts should be made to end all election fraud and that “the crusade is not yet over.” He added that among the effective means to stop cheating “is to inform the people about the details of the election and the system we use in the country.” Pimental was interviewed when he launched in Pampanga a “kapihan” organized to fight election fraud. “I have to start this Kapihan because many want to join our crusade to stop cheating,” said Pimentel, who filed an election protest shortly after the 2007 elections. Pimentel said the automated elections in 2010 “was reliable because only two election protests prospered.” He cited the incidents in Imus, Cavite and a town in Cebu province. The Comelec will use for the second time the PCOS in the elections. Pimental, a bar top-notch in 1990, suffered a defeat from then Bukidnon Rep. Juan Miguel Zubiri who got to secure the 12th slot with a narrow margin of some 18,000 votes in a recount held in July 2007. Pimentel questioned Zubiri’s proclamation before the Supreme Court (SC), saying he was cheated in Maguindanao province. But the SC dismissed his petitions. After four years of protest, Pimentel won the recount before the Senate Electoral Tribunal, which forced Zuburi to step down. Pimentel officially became senator in August 2011. ● TURN-OVER from Page 2 its modern X-ray machine, and its 24-hour pharmacy and laboratory. The hospital chief added the facility has been serving the residents of this town and nearby areas for 33 years now and continues to strive in the provision of quality yet affordable health services. For its part, the provincial government will allocate an annual budget of P1 million for the operational expenses of the hospital. “Porac residents would not need to go to Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital or other hospitals in Angeles City anymore. They now have a government health facility that will attend to their medical needs at a very low cost, even free for PhilHealth members.” Pineda stressed. The governor also reminded the medical staff to always show compassion to patients instead of indifference as indigents are the usual clients of government hospitals. “Let us show our appreciation for the funding allotted by the national government and Senator Lapid through the provision of quality health services to each and every patient, regardless of their status,” Pineda ended. The inauguration was also witnessed by Board Members Olga Frances “Fritzie” David-Dizon and Salvador Dimson Jr., Mayor Condralito dela Cruz, Vice Mayor Dexter David, Councilor Mike Tapang and Guagua Councilor Anthony Joseph Torres, a candidate for board member in the Second District. ● You can grab our Digital Edition Copy via www.headlinegl.com WWW.HEADLINEGL.COM & click Cover Today 4 Headline Gitnang Luzon APRIL 12-14, 2013 EDITORIAL No swim zone Local government units along the stretch of the Pampanga River should declare the waters of the river “no swim” zones to ensure that the drowning incidents that involved 5 individuals last Tuesday and another two on Wednesday will not happen again. While the Pampanga River is a source of many livelihood for many, its value as recreational area should not include it being a swimming area. This should be emphasized by the accident that caused the death of couple Alvin and Rhea Guevarra, of their two children and a niece. Based on reports, the five victims drowned when the boat they were riding capsized amid a heavy downpour. The water of the river was perhaps too murky at that point--sediments and all--for someone to swim properly, even if one knows how to swim. The following day, two others died in the river for attempting to relieve the heat of the summer. Pampanga River snakes through the province of Pampanga from Arayat town down to Masantol. It usually flows slowly but could sometimes move rapidly when rains pour in areas among its tributaries. The unpredictability of the river’s current make it dangerous for swimming. LGUs should also regulate boat loads. Like any other means of transportation, there should be bodies that supervise the movements of boats that could be more dangerous than land transports. Bayani Bayani lang matuturingan deng taung keng pamananggul ilang manimuna at makipaglaban. Mula kanita mangga na ngeni ila deng magsilbing modelu, ilang magsilbing lider karing balang uri ning kayapan. Atin bayaning lider lang mituturingan pauli ning saup a abibiye ra keng balen at bangsa. Ila deng makiadwangan karing aliwang memalen kng layun a masensu la reti. Ila deng manimuna ban manatili ya keng katimawan ing metung a bangsa salang keng mapanyakup a gamat --dayu la man o mismung deng memalen a keti manyamantala. Ninu-ninu deng meging bayani ning milabas? Dakal nong palak nung suryan. Deng kalupa da ri Tarik Suliman, ing Bambalito ning Macabebe-Hagonoy. Iya ing menimuna ban labanan do reng dayung Español keta kng bangbang ning Bangkusay banwang 1571. Ing pangakitil ning keyang bie yang megsilbing umpisa ning maygit atlung dilanwang pamanyakup ning bangsang España. Ketang panaung 1660, i Francisco Maniago ning Mexico ing menimuna ban labanan ing matinding abusu da ring mesabing Español. Iya ing minunang ginamit keng konseptung “nacion”. Ing memye sikan a lub karing aliwa pang dayi anti deng Ilokanu at Pangasinensi ban makanyan la naman malsa laban karing manapanyakup a reti kanita. Panawun nang Andres Bonifacio naman anyang talakad de ing Katipunan ban misan pa itaglus ing laban at pakikwanan ing paninapan a katimawan. Ing Katipunan ing linto metung karing pekamaragul a kimutang organisadu ban pakilabanan ing pwersa daring mapanyakup a dayu. Deng aliwa pang bayani meyakit lang menimuna keng laban anti ketang panawun ning HUKBALAHAP na telakad DISCLAIMER: Views expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon or its internet website: www.headlinegl.com. The publisher does not knowingly publish false information and may not be held liable for the views of its columnists exercising their right to free expression. All rights reserved. Subject to the conditions provided for by law, no article or photograph published by HEADLINE GITNANG LUZON may be reprinted or reproduced, in whole or in part, without its prior consent. Office Address: 2nd Floor, U2 Building, MacArthur Highway, Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, 2000 Tel. Nos. (045) 435-0938 da ri Bernardo Poblete ning Minalin nung ing mekilalang supreme kanita i Luis Taruc ning San Luis. Ing kimutan da ring Huk linto makanyan yang Magbalawe Aleesus Manarang meniblas karing miyaliwang ukdu ning pamagbayu ning panawun. Iti ban pakibatan ing miyaliwang aske ning pamibanta – at keti la mibayit deng miyaliwa pang kimutan dng malda – HMB, NPA, Kilusang Mayo Uno, Bayan Muna at dakal pa. Nung pangsinan, alus eganagana kareti penimunan da la deng Kapampangan. Deng memagsilbing bayaning ing katimawan iyang karelang pekipaglaban. Dapot ing panawun magbayu mu rin. Deng dakal karing lider kanita, at deng kimutan at katatagan a penimunan da ring mesabing minunang bayaning meging lider makanyan lang menilawa. Ing bili kanita laban ya karing mapanyakup a dayu, dapot ing ngeni deng bayani lalaban la karing mapanyakup na manibatan mu rin naman keng dane dng taung manuknangan karing balang balen. E la aliwa dapot ila deng manimunang mangigapus karing gamat da ring mismung kabalen. At deng bayaning lalaban kareng tiwaling areti, ila deng mayap a tau ning balen at bangsa. Ila deng magsilbing MAGBALAWE Page 7 A jailhouse rocks HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon is a Daily Regional Newspaper Editor-in-Chief: albert lacanlale Layout Artist: JP Manalang Reporters: CHARLENE CAYABYAB / MARNA D. DEL ROSARIO Administrative Staff: sherylin l. rivera Marketing Head: ELAINE MAPILES Account Executives: jelyn m. reyes / mary ann pineda Photographer: Leo villarcarlos Legal Counsel: Atty. Gerome n. Tubig Circulation: JIMMY TAPANG / ATO CRUZ Publisher: I.N.I. Newspaper Email: [email protected] Website: www.headlinegl.com “Nung pangsinan, alus eganagana kareti penimunan da la deng Kapampangan.” iWrite tomas m. garcia “The prison environment has changed as even detainees are receiving some benefits from the capitol leadership.” It’s been a couple of years since the last time I stepped my foot inside the Pampanga Provincial Jail. Once inside the penal facility that is evidently overcrowded, I wondered how were the living conditions of inmates while serving their sentences or merely waiting for their verdicts of their cases. *** The jail facility is quite antiquated, being built in 1907 originally housing the courts of the province. With just the view of it, you can feel to be going back in time with respect to its structural design and the materials used in constructing the building. It has survived time though including the yearly havoc of lahar flows after the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. *** I was told that the facility even suffered minor fires and string of earthquakes through the passage of time, evidencing the fact that the structure is quite aged. When I visited its second floor, I stepped on its wooden floors, a rarity now for residential, commercial or office buildings. It has a lot of adobe walls that withstood environmental degradation until today. *** Due to its antiquity, the jailhouse is more fit- ting to be a museum rather than a penal facility. It’s a heritage structure anyway for the city and the province being a former court building that outlived other buildings within the vicinity of the capitol compound. There seems to be no problem with the building per se, except that it is now overcrowded with inmates. The great number of inmates that is far from the ideal results into great inconvenience of prisoners who are seemed to be suffocated by their number. *** I remember the Provincial Jail Warden then in the person of Mr. Christopher Carreon who openly discussed the conditions of inmates in their stay at the provincial jail. I believe he has retired from the service after serving perhaps a couple of decades of being the jail boss. The lack of subsidy and adequate funding from the provincial government are his reasons for the then state of the provincial jail. *** After years of its historic existence, it’s good to know that it has been repaired, renovated and rehabilitated. Last Wednesday, an expansion building of the old provincial jail was inaugurated by Governor Lilia Pineda. A project of IWRITE Page 7 5 Headline Gitnang Luzon APRIL 12-14, 2013 Conversations Ditak Mung Amanu “Oh well, I just had them in the last one and a half months of my life…” A person isn’t who they are during the last conversation you had with them--they’re who they’ve been throughout your whole relationship. – Rainer Maria Rilke A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet. – Truman Capote My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company. – Jane Austen The reason why so few people are agreeable in conversation is that each is thinking more about what he intends to say than others are saying. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld kung bakit kailangan ko pang hingin sa ‘yo ang pagsasabi ng ‘I love you’ at ‘Mwah’ sa mga text messages mo sa akin.” “E bakit mo kasi hinihingi? Bakit hindi mo na na lang hintayin na ibigay ko sa ‘yo ng kusa?” “‘Yon na nga ang pinupunto ko eh: Bakit kailangan ko pang hingin ang mga simpleng bagay na dapat sana ay kusa mo ng ibinibigay?” *** “Why are you always late?” “Because I’m always busy?” “Always? That’s a lame excuse! Tell me the truth. Why are you always late?!” “Because you are always on time, that’s why!” *** “Why do I always get this feeling na kailangan kong magpaliwanag sa ‘yo sa mga bagay na ginagawa ko?” Towards “Dahil madalas mong the Light makalimutan ang katotohanan na mas marami kang A good and sensible ABEL SOTO mga bagay na hindi mo na conversation is always a liberating and at the same time dapat ginagawa kaysa sa ginagawa learning experience, a triumph of mo pa. At ‘yon ang dahilan kung bakit ideas, discovery, and realization in the palagi akong naghahanap ng paliwamost extemporaneous way it should nag. Hindi kaya mas mahihirapan ka be. The free flowing of thoughts and kung mas madalas kitang hihingan the intelligibility of ideas shared in a ng paliwanag sa mga bagay na hindi meaningful conversation are parts mo ginagawa, na dapat mo naman and parcels of a life worthily lived. It sanang ginagawa?! Mag-isip ka nga!” (Subucan yeng ilicas quing Engis in these kinds of conversations that one is able to allow himself or herself lish o Capampangan ing macuyad to make sense out of the ordinary and a pamipagsalitang a yan. Mas magmeaningful, the bizarre and mun- enjoy cayu.) dane things that are not frequently *** and usually observed from the sim“When will you learn how to say plicity to the grandeur and magnifisorry?” cence of life. “When I do not anymore commit the mistakes that you do not EXPECT *** Allow me to share with you today me to commit.” (Ano daw??? It makes some of the most meaningful and sense to me though.) funniest conversations I’ve had and *** those that I’ve heard or witnessed, “Kapag kailangan kita, doon ka read, or watched in the not so distant past. And like me, it is my hope that wala, kapag naman hindi kita kailanyou’ll be able to find and make sense gan, doon ka naman laging nandito. Alam mo, palagi ka na lang wala sa out of these conversations. tiyempo eh…” *** “E di sabihin mo na lang kung “Hindi ko talaga maintindihan paano kita tityempuhan para hindi na ‘ko mahirapan matiyempuhan ka! Palagi ka kayang wala! Madali bang tiyempuhan ang taong palaging wala?” Sige nga, sagutin mo nga ako.” (Afterthought: Presence is the basic language of love…although right timing is still important.) *** “Hindi tayo magkakaintindihan niyan kung pareho tayong sumisigaw.” “Mas lalo tayong hindi magkakaintindihan kung pareho tayong bumubulong. Gusto mong subukan natin?” (Followed by boisterous laughter.) *** “Hindi ba masagwa ‘yong suot ko?” “Hindi naman, kasi mas masagwa ka kaysa suot mo eh.” “Hindi ako nakikipaglokohan sa ‘yo…” “Hindi rin naman ako nakikipaglokohan sa ‘yo e. Hindi naman masagwa ang suot mo. Mukha ka ngang hindi tanga e. At saka hindi ka dapat mag-alala; uso naman ang masagwa sa panahon ngayon.” “Kaya pala hindi ka nawawala sa uso…” *** How could you forget these kinds of conversations? But mind you, these kinds of conversations do not happen every day and all the time. And when they happen, you can’t help but marvel at their humour, depth, and intensity. These kinds of conversations enrich our being fully human and fully alive. Think about it. Now ask this to yourself: When was the last time you had a kind of these conversations? Oh well, I just had them in the last one and a half months of my life…the last one was just last Monday. It is just my regret that I cannot have them published here in my column. They are too mushy to merit publication. And too conversational and foolish as well (with or without the necessary or unnecessary interruption from an E-IC). (Lol!). • Ka Dencio Pacheco Reng kalasing Ating kung alabasan a malating umpukan Mipapagmais la rening mikakaluguran Ninu kanu ing matindi karela keng inuman Ityurang karela alang mamatras keng laban Ining metung a lalaki ya nang megmayabang Maka adwa ya kanung case ngana ning tulisan Keng serbesa ating kabayu buri nang inuman E maybug talakad kareng karelang luklukan Itang metung naman yang mengamanu Keng inuman kanu, pusad na malutu Anggang makapilan e man nananu E lalasing anggang boti makapilan ya kanu Ating megsalita keng hard kanu sugapa Alub na kanu alak ing magus keng sapa Magtampiso ya’t mandilu makainum ya sa Ketang agus paylumud ya at magpakasawa Ining tawli ena na ikwang migsalita Keng pisasabyan mitomba’t mibulagta Abang ila pala keng inuman mipanatsa Ikwang agisan alak inuman keng lamesa Be heard! Send us your comments & opinions E-MAIL: [email protected] snail mail: 2nd Floor, U2 Building, Dolores, McArthur, Hi-way, City of San Fernando, Pampanga In the Philippine setting... (part 2 of 3) Outside Looking In Mark Lendle L. Toloza “But talk about the current mentality? The social ills? I’d rather be here, in a free country. ” This is the continuation of my three-part article, which contributes factual concepts that shouldn’t be overlooked or be disregarded in our dear country, the Philippines. My aim is to make some facts surface in a full spectrum analysis, and not in a biased perspective. For “a problem well stated is a problem half solved” as said by Charles Kettering, an engineer and inventor in great America. For long years, we haven’t reached the elite status like any great countries like USA, France, and all that. Filipinos migrate to different countries in full stride, for some undeniable reasons. We love our country, but in the Philippine setting... ..human rights violations dwell at length “Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere” as stated by the late Martin Luther King, Jr. A large scale account of social injustice and human rights violations reside in our country way back since the past administrations, and time immemorial. False imprisonment, journalists and media men being murdered, political prisoners on record, crimes and discrimination against women, character assassination and false accusations, bigotry, discrimination against those mentally-challenged and people with disabilities, enforced suicide, torture, psychological manipulations, labor injustice, power trip, social and political elitism, et al. This is the reality in the Philippines, and no matter how the media incorporates a gentler and kinder picture in our country, you will feel this, it’s undeniable. ..self-expression is, sometimes, a taboo Ok, I know what the point-of-view of people is regarding freedom: it’s not absolute, and freedom and responsibility have a corelation. Be it, and I couldn’t agree more. But, what is disturbing is that, in the Philippines, self-expression as a way of expressing one’s personality, ideas, emotions, through speech, literature or art has been very selective. My point is, we have the right to disagree at all cost, but no one has the right to demonize the character of an individual, condemn or dissent the person because of ideas and art that were unconventional or not ordinary, and opposing to their appeal or personal taste. Eraserheads, a Pinoy musical rock band that rocked mainstream success in the ‘90s, was hailed as one of the most influential and significant bands in the history of the Filipino music turf. With their solid success, their music was accompanied by controversies. The curse word in one of their songs shocked the populous with dual mass reactions: some liked it, some did not. There are also those who opposed the band, stating that there is an alleged drug message conveyed in subtlety. Ely Buendia, the lead vocalist and frontman of the band, jokingly said after they performed their hit single “Alapaap” in a TV show with APO Hiking Society, “sa October 1 nasa senado ulit kami, may concert kami dun.” This sarcastic remark was made because of the controversy circling around the band at that time. How about vile topic? those unpleasant, disturbing topics made by an artist rather than sugarcoating the mass appeal. A very fit-to-the-glove example of this, is the American musical artist, producer and actor who garnered different awards, acclaimed also and ranked by the Rolling Stone magazine in their list of Top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and sold more than 100 million albums to date, around the world. Blatant about his personal life, and magnified in his rap albums, Eminem has some heavy list of songs with vile topics like the disturbing song: “97 OUTSIDE LOOKING IN Page 7 Headline CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2 3 4 5 6 17 8 9 10 21 28 24 26 30 31 33 38 43 34 40 39 52 35 36 37 42 46 49 47 50 54 53 55 56 62 63 66 67 69 41 45 44 48 13 22 25 29 32 12 19 18 23 11 16 20 51 7 Sudoku Puzzle Puzzle ID: #I361PH 15 14 27 7 3 9 4 1 APRIL 12-14, 2013 zles.com for hints and solutions! 1 3 Gitnang Luzon 70 57 58 64 59 60 61 65 68 71 M030SI Across 44. 1957 Harry Belafonte hit 18. Charlie of the Stones 1. Houston Comets’ org. 61. MMMVIII ÷ IImonsoon season 28. Peter22.Fonda roleor bakery 46. What the Butcher’s 2. Sound from an owl brings 24. “I am ___ crook!” 3. Troubles. 64. "__ Kapital": Marx 29. Springsteen's "___ Fire" 1. Gala affair 49. ‘You got that right!’ 25. Rattler and cobra 4. Artificial beings, in Jewish Pina ___ station in a 1970 folklore 65. __50. glance 30. Like 27. ___Radio (probably) 2. L.A.-based petroleum giant 51. Advertising awards Paul Newman title 5. Major W.W. II Japanese 31. Stiff 28. andHorus’s stonymother 3. Combustbase on New Guinea 52. From this time 53. Mother’s brother, e.g. 29. Complains and complains 6. “___ Mine” (Beatles song) 35. ___bene 4. Electrode-related 56. Minute bit and... 7. Fuji flow 57. Scandinavian goddess of Serious dirt Seed jacket 36. Hair 30. roller result 5. March or8.Roach fate 31. Return to office 9. Get the attention of, from a 37. Greeting to Hitler 6. Nothing's opposite 59. Young falcon 35. Football Hall of Famer distance 60. French statesman Coty Walker 10. Tots’ rest periods 39. Ensued 7. Gershwin's "___ Plenty o' 61. Madrid ladies: Abbr. 36. Second baseman Sandberg 11. Laughing loudly Nuttin'" 12. Runs smoothly, as an 41. Opposite 64. Kind of horn 37. Kilnofforwell-done drying hops 65. “Bah ____,” 1949 song 39. One doing a voice-over 8. Oppose engine 44. Auto41. commuter's bane Dried up 13. “____ of robins...” 9. Basic stuff 46. Invitation requests 10. Source of cold cubes 49. Confection 11. Bugsy of crime 50. Darwin's ship 12. Grade school adhesive 51. Color lightly 13. Trusty mount SM PAMPANGA SM CITY CLARK 52. "Spenser for Hire" star SM CLARK| Cinema 1 18. Sri __ SM PAMPANGA | Cinema 1 53. Nebraska tribe G.I. Joe: Retaliation G.I. Joe: Retaliation MTRCB Rating: PG-13 22. Darn, as socks MTRCB Rating: PG-13 56. Piano key 11:40 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:40 11:20 AM | 1:45 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:35 24. Midwest Indians PM | 9:00 PM 57. Bushels PM | 9:00 PM 25. Some blenders 59. Gallagher of Oasis | Cinema 2 SM CLARK | Cinema 2 27. Test item: Abbr. SM PAMPANGA60. 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Fillmore, politically 5. Spring fragrance 10. California valley 14. ___ contendre 15. Town on the Tigris 16. Make ___ for it (flee) 17. Cotton-chomping critter 19. Go (over) carefully 20. Not ashore 21. Midseason honorees 23. The Catskills, e.g.: Abbr. 26. A drink can quench it 27. “Forrest Gump” author 32. “Psych” cable network 33. Unblinking look 34. Martinez with three Cy Young Awards 38. Omen 40. Herbert’s “-__ in the Dark” 42. Bean from which sauce is made 43. Syria’s Hafez al-___ 45. Desert potentate 47. Abbreviated reply 48. How tennis players make noise 51. Actress Ladd 54. Half a sextet 55. “Chocolat” actress 58. Braves, Mets and Cubs, for short 62. ___ the beginning (present from the start) 63. Golfer Palmer, familiarly 66. Eight: Comb. form 67. Courtyards 68. Funnyman Carvey 69. Nostradamus, reputedly 70. Greek New Age keyboardist 71. “____ De Robinsons Starmills Cinema 4 Pitch Perfect MTRCB Rating: PG-13 12:00 PM | 2:20 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:00 PM Robinsons Starmills | Cinema 2 Olympus Has Fallen MTRCB Rating: R-13 12:00 PM | 2:35 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:40 PM Robinsons Starmills Cinema 5 Robinsons Starmills | Cinema 3 G.I. Joe: Retaliation MTRCB Rating: PG-13 12:00 PM | 2:20 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:00 PM Robinsons Angeles Cinema 6 It Takes A Man And A Woman 11:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:00 PM It Takes A Man And A Woman 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:00 PM 9 1 8 1 6 4 2 9 4 2 8 3 1 8 5 6 3 5 7 1 8 3 4 6 1 7 3 8 9 2 7 5 7 4 6 8 Easy Sudoku Pu www.printablesudoku LAST ISSUE solution Sudoku Puzzle 1 Solution 9 8 5 2 4 1 6 7 3 4 3 2 9 6 7 8 1 5 6 1 7 3 8 5 4 2 9 7 5 4 1 3 2 9 8 6 2 6 3 4 9 8 1 5 7 8 9 1 5 7 6 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 2 9 3 4 1 3 2 6 7 1 4 5 9 8 1 4 9 8 5 3 7 6 2 Sudoku Puzzle 3 Solution HOROSCOPE 4 5 7 9 8 1 2 3 6 6 2 1 3 7 5 9 8 4 3 8 9 6 2 4 5 1 7 1 7 6 5 3 2 4 9 8 8 4 5 1 9 7 6 2 3 ARIES (MAR. 21-APR. 19) 9 you 3 do 4 today. 6 8 Impractical 7 5 1 You like hard work and the chance to solve problems and that is exactly2what but workable ideas will begin to come to you more and more. Keep a notebook 7 6 2 near 8 you--these 5 3 1 ideas 4 9 will be taking a practical form in your mind for use at a later time. You5 have desire 1 8a heightened 7 4 9 3 6 to 2 succeed professionally as well as in personal matters. Communicating successfully with others is im9 3 4 2 1 6 8 7 5 portant to you. Your timing should be perfect and those around you should find you most spontaneous and alive. Quick answers, great wit and a surplus of insights and solutions are at hand for you to use. Sudoku Puzzle 5 Solution This is a good time to write and speak with real originality. Any love relationship that has been shaky in 9 3 2 6 8 5 4 7 1 the past may begin a slow return now. 6 8 5 4 7 1 9 3 2 7 1 4 2 3 9 5 6 8 VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP.22) You begin a self-improvement program today. You’re more energetic and 3 competitive 5 6 1 4than2 usual. 8 9You 7 have plenty of initiative to put your plans into action. Emphasize your personality, skill or productivity, 8 2 9 3 5 7 1 4 6 not your foolishness or reckless daring. You tend to be more sympathetic and understanding toward 4 7you1may 8 enjoy 9 6some 3 2quiet 5 those in need. You are sensitive to beauty and aesthetic imagination and meditation for stress relief this afternoon. You may cherish a secret romance. 5 6 Your 3 activities 9 2 8 involve 7 1 art, 4 music, hospitals, institutions and places of retreat. This afternoon there2 is4a high 7 5probability 1 3 6that8 you 9 will be on the winning team! You can come in first in sports, a contest or1perhaps, an election. Become 9 8 7 6 4 2 5 3 a pioneer--learn a new skill. Sudoku Puzzle 7 Solution 8 9 3 1 2 4 5 7 6 SM CITY SAN FERNANDO Downtown | Cinema 1 Oblivion MTRCB Rating: PG-13 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM SM CITY SAN FERNANDO Downtown | Cinema 2 It Takes A Man And A Woman 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM SM CITY SAN FERNANDO Downtown | Cinema 3 G.I. Joe: Retaliation MTRCB Rating: PG-13 11:40 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:20 PM Naruto: Road To Ninja MTRCB Rating: PG-13 6:50 PM | 9:00 PM MARQUEEMALL | Cinema 1 Oblivion MTRCB Rating: PG-13 12:55 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:25 PM | 9:10 PM MARQUEEMALL | Cinema 2 Olympus Has Fallen MTRCB Rating: R-13 1:30 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:40 PM | 9:15 PM MARQUEEMALL | Cinema 2 G.I. Joe: Retaliation MTRCB Rating: PG-13 1:15 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:25 PM | 9:00 PM MARQUEEMALL | Cinema 2 It Takes A Man And A Woman 11:50 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:05 PM | 9:30 PM Robinsons Angeles Cinema 1 Oblivion MTRCB Rating: PG-13 12:30 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:40 PM Robinsons Starmills | Cinema 1 Oblivion MTRCB Rating: PG-13 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:00 PM 7 8 6 4 TAURUS (APR. 20-MAY 20) 6 3 9 8 1 2 7 5 4 You may show an interest more in cultural or literary affairs soon. This may mean your co-worker friends 2 performance, 7 5 4 6 educational 3 9 1 or 8 are encouraging you to attend some function that they enjoy. A popular 4 through 1 8 the 9 7simple 5 6power 3 of 2 yoga class is the talk of the day. You are apt to obtain financial benefits attraction. This is a very lucky day for making plans or decisions and discovering 3 6 1 answers 5 4 9to just 8 about 2 7 any problem you may discover. You are able to share your thoughts 9with8superiors 4 2 3and7you 1 should 6 5 feel successful and able to cope with most situations at this time. A guide or older person will give 7 5 2 6 8 1 3 you advice if you need it. Plans are in the making for an exciting weekend. It could be time to 4take9that 5 4 7 3 9 6 2 8 1 helicopter ride! LAST ISSUE ANSWERS 6 6 8 4 9 1 8 5 Robinsons Angeles Cinema 2 It Takes A Man And A Woman 12:30 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:40 PM Robinsons Angeles Cinema 3 G.I. Joe: Retaliation MTRCB Rating: PG-13 12:30 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:40 PM Robinsons Angeles Cinema 4 Olympus Has Fallen MTRCB Rating: R-13 12:30 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:40 PM ( Cinema schedules are subject to change without prior notice.) GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21) 1 2 6 7 5 8 3 4 9 You could be spreading yourself too thin with regard to time and work. When this occurs you may have the tendency to take the stress out on yourself. This could be in the form of food or in rebelling against responsibilities in general. There is a chance that you could make some wrong choices today, in particular as they affect your professional life. Take your noon break away from your desk! This will help relieve frustrations. It may be good to set aside time for a little rest and relaxation this afternoon. Your taste in art is enhanced. You may agree to take a walk with a family member after work for exercise and enjoy building upon the relationship. Maintaining good relationships with loved one is the perfect way to promote a smile. CANCER (JUN 22- JUL 22) Your management abilities are in high focus and you use them to express your talents in turning negatives into positives. This may mean emotions as well as budgets. Your suggestions in the workplace will help to make a positive difference today. This afternoon you and friends are learning some new work technique. This could mean you are learning to work on the plumbing in the house or learning to change the oil in your vehicle. Friends are our only true riches and the satisfaction that comes from accomplishing things in cooperation with others is something no one can take away from you. These are the things you will enjoy today either at work or away from the work environment. Domestic and personal needs come to your attention this evening. LEO (JUL 23 - AUG. 23) Stay on track with your work and keep your attention focused this morning. There will be interruptions from co-workers today. You will, however, be persuasive with others in speech and communication. Any question about procedure will go your way. This afternoon is the time to push your ideas--just make sure you have proof or examples of how your ideas can work. Others will listen and praise you for having put everything together so well. You can be a vital force for good in the community at this time. You could also inspire and help to mold young people through volunteering in a community organization. Young people can bring you as much joy and respect as you give to them, especially through your acknowledgment of their individuality. LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 23) Today you concentrate on organizing your desk, your duties and your business projects. Perhaps this is a time for serious thinking, getting down to the essential thoughts. Studies of all kinds are in order now. Today is a blessing in disguise. A desired opportunity will come to you if you are patient. Stay centered! This afternoon some new information received from a sibling or neighbor helps to broaden your understanding of some sensitive situation from the past. Don’t take this lightly--react with concern-just know that it is a light bulb moment. People find you fascinating. The work you have been doing on stress relief techniques is working; you may find a healing in process. A romance or deepening of an ongoing relationship may now seem ideal. SCORPIO (OCT. 24- NOV. 21) You want to be recognized by co-workers for your hard work. There is a possibility that during this time, work as a whole will come under scrutiny--you receive positive recognition. You do special little things to create this positive recognition and you are becoming quite pleased at the way your workday ends. In-depth discussions and probing conversations find you at your mental best. Your analytical abilities are at a high point. This is a great time to be with others and to work together. It is important not to let personal, especially romantic relationships, interfere with your work. For the most part, you should try to merge both work and pleasure in the best productive way possible. Do not worry too much about how others think of you or your abilities. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) Progress in business seems good through the end of this month. Work, achievement and ambition are things that mean a lot to you. Your inner security will play a principal role now, although your material security will still be high on your list of priorities. You may find yourself letting go of lots of odd and ends around your work arena today. Cleaning off desk, table and cabinets may keep you busy all afternoon. Perhaps this is inventory time for your company or some other similar process, because you are not the only one cleaning up and clearing away. You may find yourself looking for a little romance this evening or enjoying some emotional release. This is a year of opportunity. Keep a balance and perspective. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN 19) Good practical job-related thoughts and ideas are easy to find. You have the ability to exchange ideas with superiors in solving difficult situations. You have a natural sense for communicating with others, especially those younger than you. You are energized, giving you a sense of invulnerability in everything you do. It would be a good idea to check all aspects of a project you are working on to find out where your energies can be best applied. This evening you could find yourself put to good use by your friends or the young people in your neighborhood. Your thinking process is good, making communications with friends easy. This is a good time to clear the air of any problems. Expressing affections comes easily now. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) Yesterday and today have been quite stressful but you are learning to identify, change or eliminate the things that cause you stress. This is a good time to concentrate on your body so that the stress does not affect you physically. Detoxify, tone and balance can be the secrets to good health--a massage might also be fun. Others, especially those in authority, could place demands and restrictions on your day. Take this one step at a time and know that everything passes on through our experience and prepares us for the next step. There is good news today in the financial sector of your horoscope. If you are looking for a new way to gain income, seek something that will challenge your mind this evening. Loved ones may want to help. PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20) The way you live and perhaps your career and basic life direction, may be changing. An outgoing and very expressive cycle of experience has begun for you. Now, more than ever, you want to be admired and appreciated by others, to do and create things that stir their hearts. You are able to get at what is beneath and behind problems today. Whether it is an unhappy customer or the testing of new equipment, it is your discoveries that will make the difference. Real insight into your own inner workings could surface as well. A gathering of friends or neighbors may create opportunities to chat about dreams. Someone has a dream diary and everyone enjoys the conversations. You enjoy the evening and not having so many responsibilities for a change. S 7 8 6 4 3 2 9 1 5 S 4 1 9 3 2 6 5 8 7 S 3 5 7 4 9 2 8 1 6 S 5 6 7 9 2 4 3 8 1 Headline Gitnang Luzon APRIL 12-14, 2013 FUEL SMUGGLING from Page 1 Media reports cited that Oban, the former CDC-Officer-in-Charge and Chairman of the Board, was allegedly linked to fuel smuggling during his time as CDC top honcho. Newly installed CDC President Tugade called for a management committee meeting immediately after reports of Oban’s alleged involvement in fuel smuggling was published citing highly-placed CDC officials as sources. Engr. Mariz Mandocdoc, vice president for Business Development and Business Enhancement Group, reported before the Mancom, chaired by Tugade, the process and protocol of fuel shipment to Clark. Mandocdoc stated the follow- MAGBALAWE from Page 4 ing facts: no fuel shipment to Clark as the area is landlocked; the bulk of fuel entry to Clark is through an underground pipeline from Subic; CDC follows a series of protocol to ensure fuel transfer from Subic; CDC would receive fuel transfer from Subic with a corresponding Bring- Out Document from Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), which is the basis of CDC to authorize the entry of fuel to Clark through a Bring-In Document, Mandocdoc added. Mandocdoc further stated that the volume of fuel coming to Clark is properly checked by CDC and by SGS, a third party entry and the actual entry is reflected in the bringin form. CDC has been known to be strict as far as permitting movement of fuel in the Freeport Zone. There are also existing protocols to account for fuel movement once inside the zone. Regular reports are submitted to several concerned departments in CDC to account for fuel movement in the zone. Mandocdoc and concerned managers of CDC said that they are not aware of any deviation from the established protocol and that they did not receive instructions from Oban to violate existing procedures. Tugade said that concerned CDC departments must be strict in following protocols in fuel shipment in and out of the Freeport. ● GOV BENT from Page 1 town’s chief of police, I will personally seek the mutual support of the mayoral and vice mayoral candidates to ensure that no one will get hurt because of the election,” Pineda said. Pineda said she will also ask the poll bets to avoid mudslinging and character assassination as campaign strategy because these things might provoke resentment to the other candidates and supporters. “From the very beginning, I’ve been appealing to all candidates and their camp to stay away from dirty tactics in campaigning. The people are responsible and intelligent enough. If you are a contender just present your good plans and platforms; for incumbents show your accomplishments,” she said. Pineda has been meeting different sectors, barangay officials and tanods in the province since the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) declared Pampanga as one of the 15 hot spot provinces this May 2013 elections. “We have to prove to them that Kapampangans are not violent and we are united in the promotion of peaceful election,” she told them. Police Senior Superintendent ‘Rwin Pagkalinawan said the initiative of the governor is very effective in instilling in the minds and consciousness of the people their big role in observing peace and order in their respective area. “The PNP and the people should work together if we really want to achieve peaceful election. And we are optimistic that the Kapampangan will follow the appeal of the governor,” said Pagkalinawan. Pineda said she advocates that no person, no candidate shall be harmed because of the election. ● CL FOREST from Page 1 when he finally steps down from Malacanang three years from now. “More than 12,000 hectares of denuded forestlands, mangrove areas and watersheds throughout Central Luzon have been planted with 7.5 million assorted seedlings of forest and fruit trees since 2011,” Dichoso said, noting that these new forests are an addition to the region’s defense against natural calamities as typhoons and flooding. The DENR 3 also aims to rehabilitate until 2022 at least 44,000 ha of denuded forestlands at the Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed in Nueva Ecija through the 10year Forest Management Program (FMP) supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Dichoso said that while government revenues from forest charges in Central Luzon declined by P1.3 million last year as a result of the total log ban in natural and residual forests, forest cover is expected to almost double in 10 years. “This is more than what we bargained for, given the need for our forests to take a break from logging and for our natural resources to fully recover in the face of the real threats of global warming and climate change,” he said. Government revenues collected by the DENR out of forestry charges and land regulation services in Central Luzon declined by eight percent last year, official records showed. Government fees and charges reached P54 million in 2010, about 80 percent of which came from forestry charges paid by logging concessions in Aurora. ● --Charlene Cayabyab 2 MORE LIVES from Page 1 Sulipan both from this town. The victims’ bodies have not been recovered as of press time. Mandap and Rufino were with four other people when they drowned. They reportedly wanted to learn how to swim when the incident transpired. On Tuesday, a couple and their 9-year-old son and two others died when their overcrowded boat capsized. As of Wednesday, only the bodies of the four fatalities were recovered by the search and rescue team. Pag k a li nawa n said he had issued a warning to residents living along the Pampanga River advising them to take “extra care” when travelling along the river. ● CALL US: (045)435.0938 • 436.1576 • 0929.110.4744 EMAIL US: [email protected] VISIT US: 2nd Floor U2 Bldg., MacArthur Hiway, Dolores, City of San Fernando (P) RIVALRY from Page 8 like Ate Grace. Papa had a lot of plans. I’m sure she knew about them and she could carry out those plans.” Sina Lovi at Grace ay kapwa anak ng namayapang Hari ng Pelikulang Filipino na si Fernando Poe Jr. na tumakbo sa pagkapangulo noong taong 2004 subalit natalo laban kay dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Si Lovi ay anak ni FPJ sa dating commercial model na si Rowena Moran na nakasama ni Da King sa pelikulang “Kapag Puno na ang Salop” nuong taong 1987 habang ang 44-any- 7 os na si Mary Grace naman ay adopted daughter nina FPJ at Susan Roces. “Nagplastikan lang ba sila nuon (Lovi at Grace)? Bakit hindi sumasama si Lovi Poe para ikampanya ang kanyang kapatid?” tanong ng isang political observer na sumusubaybay sa kampanya ng Team P-Noy. Sinabi pa ng isang political observer, sa ginawang pagbisita ng Team P-Noy sa Urdaneta, Pangasinan nitong nakalipas na Abril 4, taliwas sa kanyang ama na may kakaibang karisma na humahatak sa atensyon ng mga tao kapag nagsalita na sa ibabaw ng entablado ay kabaligtaran naman ang kay Grace na halos walang nakikinig. “Hindi ako na-impress nung magsalita siya, malayo sa ama niya. Dito niya kailangan si Lovi na dahil artista ay tiyak malaki ang hatak sa tao,” ani pa ng isang political observer na idinagdag pa na “Pero tingin ko malabong mangyari, hindi sila sabay lumaki. They don’t see eye to eye, malamang may sibling rivalry. Magkaiba ang ina eh.” ● COPS COLLAR 3 from Page 2 Yuson and Traquina, on the other hand, were arrested during a fist fight against each other. Police said two police officers were on mobile patrol when they noticed a commotion along 20th street corner Fontaine St. in Barangay East Bajac-bajac at about 4:30 a.m. When the two police officers tried to pacify the suspects, a .22 caliber revolver was accidentally dropped by Tranquina prompting the policemen to arrest the duo. During the investigation and body search, police also recovered one transparent sachet each containing shabu from the suspects. Police said both Yuson and Traquina were brought to the Olongapo City Police Station 1 for proper disposition.● (FEM) manimuna ban supilan do reng marok a layun at gawi deng kabalen tamung mapanyamantala. Keng panawun tamu ngeni, lalto yang masakit ing laban a iti uli ning deng mismung atin belwan ban minawa ya ing balen at makalako keng gapus ning kasakitan ila pa deng makisamantala. Ila pa deng mismung manabusu ban lalu lang misakab keng kasakitan deng balang balen at ning bangsa. Makanyan mu rin na metung yang magarul a kakulangan keng metung a balen ing maging dimut ya keng kanawan at pamanasensu iti nung deng mangagaling nang memalen e la makyabe keng kimutan ban mitigko ya keng kabilyan a kasakitan. Nung deting mesabing mangagaling ala lang gagawan at e la makiadwangan ban salese ya kabilyan ing karekarelang balen. Mayap ya pang palak ing balen na atin mung mapilan a tau na e man mo masyadung megaral, o e man masyadung makikilalang biasa pero tutu lang magserbisyu at kikimut para keng ikanono ning balen at bangsa. Deng e masyadung magaling at e masyadung biasang taung a reti deng igit a bayani, deng tune a lider na kaylangan da ring balang balen at ning kekatamung bangsa at aliwa deng kabud mu kukulayit keng dalan ban ipakit na ila deng biasa dapot e la mikimut na kabud pauli ning dakal a sangkan kaybat dang milukluk keng pwestung karelang buring alugalan. Makidake ta na abe! • iWRITE from Page 4 the provincial government of Pampanga, the P25 million dorm-type facility with a 1,000 bed capacity, built beside the old jail building, now houses 700 inmates. *** The old building cannot accommodate the present number of inmates. It’s not that there is the growing number of criminals in the province but the old facility is just too below the standard size. The problem on the overcrowding has now been solved. *** More than the new building, inmates would soon be receiving livelihood trainings, Philhealth cards and educational assistance for their children. Indeed, the prison environment has changed as even detainees are receiving some benefits from the capitol leadership. *** For other opinions, comments, suggestions or adverse reactions, you may reach iWrite at 09184899920. ● OUTSIDE LOOKING IN from Page 5 Bonnie and Clyde”. The song “Kim” is a song which detailed his anger, and not an intent, to have physical abuse to his wife whom he had marital problems with. Lyricists critique this song as “a fast-paced, emotional artistry that envelopes dark emotions done in stunning wordplay.” Now I know verily, that this art form is unacceptable in the Philippines. If Eminem is situated in the Philippines and had Filipino audience, no doubt, he will be labeled as insane, criminal and ungodly. Where truth of the matter is that this is just an emotional outlet; the flushing of dark emotions that succumbed a man; the preservation of sanity; to salvage or in other simple words, to save or rescue the troubled artist with dark experiences that torture him. From the great words of Thich Nhat Hanh, “When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.” The Eminem’s, the Van Gogh’s, they did what was deemed unconventional. In the Philippines, conservatism, corporate groups, and all those purists have the right to disagree, or not promote this kind of art form; but it will be unconstitutional if they persecute those artists, and cross the line of liberty and human rights. ..tv has been a way of life Sociologists define the mass media as the tao, or the way of life to widespread audiences. The populace could easily accumulate force-fed ideas through visual media, as it’s a most potent form. Filipinos are fond of watching TV, it’s been a part of Pinoy’s life. Teleserye and all this stuff, have been a daily habit for many. Those days were missed when TV’s function is to inform and to entertain, with balanced stance. But the sad part is that some propagandists used the effect of visual media for personal upperhand like disinformation, and the showing of just one part and not a full spectrum viewpoint, the biased media as they call it. That is why a lot of sociologists warn people to be cautious of what the media feeds on you. From their own words “don’t believe anything you see, and anything you hear, love yourself.” Why am I adding this concept? Quite frankly because this power of mass indoctrination that the media injects on its audiences by their news and entertainment, could build up bigotry and other social ills which is a byproduct of the failure of a country to reach its elite status. Look at France, no need to mention its success. Polite people in here, with fair mentality with everything, and a healthy environment if you talk about its social nature, and most importantly, a high regard for human rights. Don’t get the idea twisted, I love my country. The food. The culture. My native language. The places. But talk about the current mentality? The social ills? I’d rather be here, in a free country. Again.. no matter how much we incorporate a gentler, kinder picture of the Philippine situation, many may conceal all I’ve mentioned above and sugarcoat the bitter truth? It’s undeniable. You will feel it. • SHOWBIZ VOLUME I • NO. 148 • APRIL 12-14, 2013 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY Rachel Ann Go ayaw muna sa lalaki RACHEL ANN GO L oveless ngayon si Rachel Ann Go after three bitter separation sa mga naging boyfriends niya. Sa tatlong past niya, si Rachel ay iniwan sa ere, pero wala namang reklamo ito. Her past three BFs, Christian Bautista, Gab Valenciano and John Prats, have all moved on and had other girlfriends, but she remains unattached. “I prefer it that way. Dahil meron na sila, kailangan bang meron din ako? Ayoko ngang madaliin. I’m very happy to be single. I can’t explain in words why sobrang happy ko with my work, my family and friends.” When she had a duet with Christian in “Party Pilipinas,” the response was so positive. “Yes, that’s true. Maski kami, nagulat din. But we’ve Carmina Villaroel nais maging network executive Sobrang idol pala ni Carmina Villaroel ang dating aktres at president ng ABS-CBN ngayon na si Charo Santos-Concio. In fact, isa raw ito sa pangarap niyang mainterview para sa Showbiz Inside Report. “Kasi, ever since, noong bata pa lang ako, Vision Films pa lang ang inaano (production company) niya, hindi pa Star Cinema, lagi ko siyang kasama sa movie,” pagbabalik-tanaw ni Carmina. “So, gusto kong maging parang siya. Gusto ko kung hindi man ako magiging super-active na sa pag-aartista at paghu-host, gusto ko mag-work behind the camera,” sabi niya. So, gusto niya ring maging presidente ng network? “Why not, mag-aambisyon na lang ako, why not, di ba?” Ayon pa kay Mina, sobrang interesting daw ng buhay ni Ma’m Charo kaya gusto raw niya itong ma-explore kung papayag daw itong magpa-interview. “Like how she started bilang artista and kung paano siya napunta behind the cameras, knowing that she was a good actress. And paano at bakit siya nag-work behind the cameras and paano niya na-achieve where she is now. Pati kung paano harapin ang mga struggle, paano harapin ’yung stress and pressure. “Kasi lagi niyang sinasabi, ‘naku Mina, you don’t want to be in my position,’ kasi siyempre, alam niya lahat. Doon din ako na-amaze na ‘how do you know all these things?’” “Hindi pa siya president noon pero mataas na rin ang posisyon (sa ABS-CBN), pero alam niya lahat ng shows ng ABS-CBN, alam niya lahat, ang galing,” say pa ni Mina. Say naman ng asawang si Zoren Legaspi na nasa tabi lang niya, “O sige, magpraktis ka na, paano mo iha-handle ’yung gustong mag-quit ni Kris Aquino na meron pa siyang kontrata?” Sagot naman ni Mina, “she remained friends naman and we’ve worked together before so comfortable na kami sa isa’t isa. May rapport na.” Posible bang magkakabalikan sila ni Christian ngayong magkasama na sila sa GMA 7? “Sorry, no spark at all. I feel uncomfortable kasi everyone knows, may girlfriend na siya ngayon, si Carla, and I don’t want to appear so mean na mang-aagaw pa ako. In love naman ako ngayon, e. Kay God. I can never thank Him enough. He really gives me so much personal joy in my life.” What happened to her audition with the revival of “Miss Saigon?” We heard she’s in the top 6 finalists. “I haven’t heard anything. Basta kung makukuha ako, I’d grab the chance. But I don’t want to expect anything as of now kasi ayoko ring ma-disappoint.” CARMINA VILLAROEL (Kris) cannot” kaya nagkatawanan kami. “She cannot because she has a contract,” ulit niya. “Eh ayaw na nga niya,” pag-iinsist ni Zoren. “Kakausapin ko siya, I’ll explain to her. Ganu’n sila dito hon, they talk to you in a very nice way.” Sagot ulit ni Zoren, “yeah, but ang problem, nakapag-press release na si Kris, papano?” Depensa naman ni Mina, “yeah, but you know, when Kris said that, she was emotional, eh.” Tanong naman ni Zoren, paano raw ang mga haters? “Ay, I don’t care about the haters. We cannot please everybody talaga. Kahit si Mother Theresa na sobrang bait, mayroon ding may ayaw sa kaniya. So, you cannot please everybody. Noong time na sinabi ’yun ni Kris, eh, wala siya sa tamang pag-iisip niya because she was so emotional,” sabi ulit ni Mina. May sibling rivalry… Lovi at Grace Poe nagpaplastikan lang? LOVI POE TALIWAS sa unang pangakong susuportahan ang kandidatura ng kanyang kapatid, hindi pa rin nagpapakita ang aktres na si Lovi Poe sa mga kampanya ni Team P-Noy senatorial candidate Mary Grace Poe-Llamanzares dahilan upang pagdudahan kung may sibling rivalry ang dalawa. Base sa mga nakalipas na kampanya ng Team P-Noy, marami ang nakakapuna sa hindi pagdalo ni Lovi sa mga campaign sorties ng kanyang Ate Grace dahilan upang maghinala ang ilan kung may namamagitan bang hidwaan sa pagitan nilang dalawa. Matatandaan sa isang presscon ng pelikula ni Lovi nuong nakaraang taon, buwan ng Oktubre, sinabi nito na susuportahan niya ang pagtakbo sa Senado ng dating Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairman kahit hindi hilingin ng huli sa una na ikampanya siya. “Given the chance, I’d campaign for her,” sabi ni Lovi sa mga miyembro ng entertainment press sa naganap na presscon ng pelikula nila ng actor na si Dingdong Dantes na “TikTik” na idinagdag pa na “Filipinos need someone rivalry Page 7 GRACE POE LLAMANZARES
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