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6 robbery suspects
netted in Pampanga
CAMP OLIVAS -- Six suspected members of a robbery hold-up group were
arrested Wednesday in a police operations conducted by the elements of the
Regional Intelligence Division here.
Police Chief Raul Petrasanta, Police
Regional Office director, identified the
suspects as Gerardo Lerios, a native of
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House okays CIAC
authority proposal
TAIL DIKE. Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda during the discussion concerning the further reconstruction of the Tail dike in Minalin Town. Together with her are Fourth District Board Member Nestor Tolentino
and the engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office. --Pampanga PIO
By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
CLARK FREEPORT – A joint hearing of
the Committees on Transportation and
Privatization and Government Enterprises on Wednesday approved the bill
converting the Clark International Airport
Corporation (CIAC) into an authority which
was filed by Pampanga First District Rep.
Joseller “Yeng” Guiao last July 2013.
house... pagE 17
Rep. Arroyo appeals
to Sandigan anew
files petition for temporary liberty
By Rudy Andal
MANILA -- Former President and now Pampanga
Second District Rep. Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo
asked
BLOOD DONOR. In celebration of San Fernando’s Cityhood anniversary, a bloodletting
program was organized by the City Health Office in cooperation with Red Cross Pampanga. The
two-day activity was held at the city hall atrium and SM City San Fernando Downtown. --CSF-CIO
the Sandiganbayan anew to
grant her temporary freedom in connection with
plunder charges filed against
for allegedly conspiring to
divert P366 million in con-
fidential Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)
intelligence fund.
Arroyo’s camp had asked
the First Division of the
petition... pagE 17
Retired teacher,
daughter killed,
torched in Guagua
By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
GUAGUA, Pampanga –
A retired teacher and her 29year old daughter were brutally killed by unidentified
suspects early Wednesday
evening at Sitio Kapilya, Barangay Pulung Masle, here.
The teacher was identified
as Adelaida Santos, 67, widower, who was set on fire by
the suspects. Her body was
found by authorities at the
backyard of her residence.
The body of her daughter identified as Ivy, a seafarer on vacation, was found
bathed in blood at the comteacher, daughter... pagE 17
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Cops collar
Region 3 most
wanted man
By Froilan E. Magtoto
CAMP OLIVAS -- The number one most wanted
person in Central Luzon and Alaminos City in
Pangasinan was arrested on Wednesday by police
authorities in San Antonio, Zambales.
Chief Supt. Raul Petrasanta, Central Luzon
Police Regional Director, said Aaron Mansongayan, a native of Lanao Del Sur in Mindanao, was
apprehended in his present residence in a Muslim
Compound in Barangay Burgos, San Antonio,
Zambales at about 2:30 a.m.
Petrasanta said Mansongayan has a string of
murder cases in Alaminos City.
Authorities were armed with warrants of arrest issued by Judge Elpidio Abella of the Regional
Trial Court Branch 55 of Alaminos City and Ma.
Ellen Aguilar of RTC Branch 54 also in Alaminos
City.
According to the records, the accused was
the primary suspect in the killing of Sonny Boy
Asia, John David Almansor and Wilcyn Palecpec;
all residents of Barangay Bisocol, Alaminos City
where Mansongayan used to reside.
Petrasanta said the accused went into hiding
since 2012.
Records also showed that the accused was
charged in court in the slaying of Ruben Radovan of Barangay Amandiego, Alaminos City last
March 8, 2012 and Jaime Pulido on March 9 of
the same year in Barangay Pocal Pocal of the same
city.
Petrasanta said Mansongayan’s notoriety was
highlighted in ABS-CBN SOCO aired on December 8, 2012 and was also featured in the Philippine
Star dated July 16, 2012 as a wanted person with
P500,000 reward offered for the murder of Asia,
Almansor and Palecpec.
Mansongayan is presently under the custody
of the Zambales Police Office for proper disposition and documentation. ●
NOT YET OVER. Christopher Garcia, spokesman of the AMBALA, a farmers organization in Hacienda Luisita, explains their continuing fight
for their right to the land they till at the launching of Luisita Watch Forum on Thursday at the UP College of Mass Communication in Quezon City.
Others in the picture are Prof. Danny Arao of the UP CMC, Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Fernando Hicap, Anakpawis spokesperson Danilo Ramos and
Liza Maza of the Makabayan Coalition. --Photo by Leny Manalo
Korean killed in Angeles City
By Froilan E. Magtoto
CAMP OLIVAS -- A Korean national was shot dead on Tuesday night
while waiting for a passenger jeep
along a street with another Korean in
Angeles City.
Police identified the victim as Her
Tae Suk, 65, and presently staying at
Prism Hotel, Barangay Anunas, Angeles City.
According to investigation, Her
and another Korean, identified as Lee
Jaewoo were waiting for a passenger
jeepney along Clarkview Avenue, in
the same barangay when two unidentified men aboard a motorcycle shot
Her hitting him in different parts of
the body.
Because of fear, Her’s companion
scampered for safety.
The suspects immediately escaped towards an unknown direction
after the shooting.
The victim’s body was brought to
the Pangilinan Funeral Parlor for autopsy. ●
2 men arrested for drugs in Pampanga
By Rudy Abular & BEA
JEANNEL A. DELOS REYES
On behalf of the 505
Barangay Councils and 21 ABC Presidents
in the Province of Pampanga,
we would like to greet
GOVERNOR LILIA G. PINEDA
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO —
Police authorities have arrested
two suspects tagged in illegal
drugs sale in two separate towns
of Pampanga on Wednesday.
Candaba Police Officers
arrested a 40-year old man
in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Bahay Pare
Wednesday afternoon.
In Floridablanca, meanwhile, a notorious drug pusher who is also involved in carnapping and robbery-holdup
activities in the western part
of Pampanga was arrested in
a police operation in Barangay Mabical of the said town.
The arresting officers in
the Candaba operation confiscated a sachet containing
white crystalline substance
suspected to be methamphetamine hydrochloride or
shabu, the marked money
and other paper bills from the
suspect.
The
suspect
was
identified
as
Edward
Evangelista, a resident
of Barangay Bahay Pare.
According to the Candaba
Municipal Police Station, coordination with the Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency and Barangay Bahay Pare was made for the
operation leading to the arrest of
the suspect.
The suspect was then immediately turned over to the Police
Action Center.
Moreover, the police station
will conduct further investigation
and disposition of the illegal drugs
case.
Senior Supt. Oscar Albayalde, acting provincial director of
Pampanga Police Office identified the suspect arrested in Floridablanca as Jan Nerie Valencia,
25, single and a resident of No.
65 Capilla St., Barangay Pulung
Masle in Guagua town.
Albayalde said the suspect
was arrested at his supposed
safehouse during a buy-bust
operation conducted by joint elements of Floridablanca police and
provincial anti-illegal drug special
operation task force led by Chief
Inspector Josiemarie Basa.
Basa said his men immediate-
ly placed the suspect under arrest
after he was caught “red-handed”
handling a sachet of shabu to a
member of his team who posed as
buyer of illegal drugs.
During the arrest, the lawmen
found 10 more sachets of shabu
from the possession of Valencia
including a caliber .45 pistol loaded with five bullets and tucked in a
gun holster.
Police also seized from Valencia a black Toyota Corolla
(UAK-497) and a black Suzuki
Raider motorcycle with detached
plate number (KZ-4139) which,
according to investigators, were
being used by the suspect in carrying out his illegal activities.
Albayalde said the suspect is
now detained at Pampanga Provincial Jail after criminal charges
were filed against him court.
He said his men are still determining if the suspect has any
affiliation with the dreaded “Santos Drug Group.”
The Pampanga police have
already arrested several members
of the group while their alleged
leader is still at large. ●
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY
NANAY GOV.”
Task force formed on Guagua murder
KALUGURAN DAKA
DING KAPITAN
AT KAGAWAD
PAMPANGA!
CAMP OLIVAS -- The Pampanga Police Provincial Office on
Thursday created a special investigation task group (SITG) to look
into the gruesome killing of a former teacher and her daughter in
Barangay Pulung Masle, Guagua
town, Wednesday afternoon.
Chief Superintendent Raul
Petrasanta, Police Regional Office-3 director, said he ordered
the creation of a task force to
identify the perpetrators behind
the slaying of Adelaide Santos,
67, and her daughter Ivy, 29, both
of said barangay.
NOTICE OF DEATH
Atty. Gerome N. Tubig
ABC President - Pampanga
Public is hereby notified that SALVADOR MACASPAC
PINEDA, Male, Filipino citizen, of 25845 Booker
Way, Hayward, California, USA, died on January
27, 2014 at the age of 88, at the Eden Medical
Center, 20103 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley,
Alameda County, as certified by the Certificate of
Death with Local Registry No. 3201401000800,
issued on February 5, 2014 by the Public Health
Department, Alameda County Health Care Services
Agency of the State of California, USA.
(Headline Gitnang Luzon; February 21 and 28, & March 07, 2014)
Petrasanta said the task
force will be headed by Supt. Ricardo Pangan, deputy provincial
director for operations.
He said the double murder
incident was reported at about 7
p.m. by Barangay Captain Felicismo Santos to Guagua police.
Initial investigation showed
that the incident was committed
at about 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. when
armed men entered the house of
the victims.
The suspects took gas fuel
from the victim’s motorcycle and
poured to the former teacher and
allegedly burned her, Petrasanta
said.
He also said the burned
body of the mother was recovered at the back of their house
while the daughter was found
inside the comfort room.
Both the victims sustained
head wounds, he said.
Police are still investigating
the motive behind the killings. ●
(PNA)
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Bataan board irked as ex-official snubs probe
BY MICHAEL R. CIGARAL
BALANGA CITY -- The newly retired provincial administrator here is about to face a
hard wall for repeated failure
to appear in the invitations of
the provincial board.
On its regular session last
Wednesday, the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan (SP Bataan) conducted inquiry on the alleged
technical malversation of public
funds that involve millions of
pesos.
Board member Jovy Banzon, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP)
finance and ways and means
committee, said he would exhaust all legislative measures
to enable former provincial ad-
ministrator Esther Paguio to
shed light on the controversial
financial report on the joint
venture entered into by the
provincial government with
the Presidential Commission
on Good Government (PCGG)
in the income of the sequestered Bataan Shipyard and
Engineering Co. Inc. (Baseco)
in Mariveles town.
Banzon served as presiding officer in last Wednesday’s
regular session.
The current business operation of Baseco involves the
lease of properties in Mariveles, Bataan.
The Bataan property covers around 300 hectares of
land under a Joint Venture (49
percent Baseco and 51 percent
Bataan) corporation with the
Province of Bataan.
“This is the third time that the
Sanggunian invited her (Paguio)
along with provincial legal officer Atty. Aurelio ‘Joey’ Angeles,”
Banzon told newsmen.
Angeles is presently the
concurrent officer-in-charge
of the provincial administrator’s office after Paguio retired
last January of this year.
Banzon gave photocopies of
documents to the local reporters here with conflicting figures. One unsigned document
was allegedly delivered by the
clerk of Paguio at his office and
the other one came from the
Provincial Accountant’s office
signed by provincial accountant Alicia R. Magpantay.
The alleged Paguio document stated that more than
P50 million worth of dividends
entered the provincial coffers
while Magpantay’s document
appeared to be more than P63
million. The figures mentioned
are inclusive for the years 2011
to 2013.
In relation to this, last year,
seven former officials of Baseco were charged by the PCGG
with plunder and graft and corruption complaints for allegedly allocating to themselves
excessive compensation and
questionable cash advances.
The PCGG, which oversees
all sequestered companies,
filed the complaints in the
Office of the Ombudsman in
connection with some P220
million in alleged excessive
compensation and unliquidated cash advances.
It can also be remembered, years back, Paguio was
charged with disallowance or
unauthorized withdrawal of
funds before the Commission
on Audit regional office when
she was then the city treasurer
of Balanga City.
Meanwhile, Board Member
Reynaldo Ibe, chairman of
the SP committee on justice,
said that any elected official
who maliciously squanders
people’s money is liable and
may be charged with technical
malversation of public fund.
As of press time, Paguio
cannot be reached for her official statement on the issue. ●
BIG DAY. US Navy ship Captain Anthony G. Bourdouin (center) receives a token of appreciation from
Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino for his community relations project to the center for youth and women.
Also in photo are (from left to right) Beatrijs Lieckens of Alliah Caritas Charity and ACI pilot, Jojo Rivera
program director of the center, US Navy ship operations officer Joel Barnecut, Olongapo City Vice Mayor
Rodel Cerezo, Lynn Habeck of Wings of Change Charities and Aviation Concepts, SBMA Director Cynthia
Paulino, City Social Welfare Officer Gonzalo Pascua, May Azanza and Elma Selvido. --Photo by Rey Garcia
US Navy ship captain
brings joy to orphans
BY REY GARCIA
OLONGAPO CITY –
US Navy ship Captain
Anthony G. Bourdouin of
the visiting USNS battleship John Ericson took
time out from his busy
schedule yesterday to
share joy and laughter
with orphans from the
city’s Center for Youth,
Women and Social Development.
Earlier, US Navy personnel conducted repair,
painting and refurbishing works at the center
as part of its Community
Relations (COMREL) activities while his ship is
docked at the Alava Pier
inside Subic Bay Freeport for its routine visit.
“Olongapo is our second home,” Bourdouin
said as he vowed to continue to extend help to
the city’s Social Welfare
Development programs.
“This is only the beginning. I will request
our Navy Commander
to allow our ship to visit
your city more frequently,” Bourdouin said.
Olongapo City Mayor
Rolen Paulino and several local government officials graced the “Big Day
Celebration” sponsored
NAVY CAPTAIN... Page 17
Gov’t means business in Manila Bay rehab
By Butch Gunio
BALANGA CITY -The Department of Environment Natural Resources (DENR) Bataan
and other government
entities in the province
are serious to do concerted efforts for the
rehabilitation of Manila
Bay.
Mila Ramirez, DENR
Bataan sector head of
protected areas, wildlife, and coastal zone
management and focal
person of Manila Bay
rehabilitation
project
in the province, said in
a guesting in the local
station 98.3 FM Smile
Radio, that so far government entities in the
province like the provincial government, Balanga City government,
Pilar municipal government, and Bataan PenMANILA BAY REHAB... Page 17
Happy Birthday NANAY
GOV. LILILA “BABY” PINEDA!
Our Kabalens are very proud of your dynamic
leadership in stewarding the success of the province
and the progress you brought in the lives of every
Kapampangan.
Greetings from:
RODELIO TONY MAMAC
Barangay Captain
Balibago, Angeles City
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Isang masayang pagbati na aking
ipinapaabot sa ating mga mahal na
Gobernadora ng Pampanga na
si Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda sa pagsapit
ng kanyang kaarawan.
Nawa’y lalo pang lumaganap at umunlad ang
ating lalawigan at patuloy na lumago lalo ang
kabuhayan at makatulong sa mga
nangangailangan nating kababayan.
Maligayang Bati Nanay Gov!
EMMANUEL “BON” ALEJANDRINO
MAYOR
RAMON “MONCHING” CHANGCOCO
Vice Mayor
At mga miembro ng Sangguniang Bayan ng Arayat, Pampanga
It has been a pleasure for me to work with
one of the most dedicated, efficient and
well-respected public servants in our land
Gov. Nanay Baby Pineda.
Her commitment to uplift the lives of the
Kapampangans cascades down to the hearts of
all those she works with, myself included.
On this special day, I wish for our
Governor Nanay to be blessed with health
and wisdom that she may continue to lead
Pampanga to the glory it has lost in the past.
RENE ESTACIO MAGLANQUE
Municipal Mayor, Candaba, Pampanga
We love you,Gov. Nanay!
Happy Birthday!
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Happy Birthday
Nanay Gov!
In behalf of the People of Mabalacat City, we wish our
dearest NANAY a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. We thank you for
being the beacon of love and care for Pampangueños.
Your compassion for the poor and the sickly, your strength and grace to
accomplish your vision of a prosperous and peaceful Pampanga and your
steadfast dedication to public service continue to be an inspiration and
encouragement for all of us in Mabalacat City.
From the City of Mabalacat and its constituents,
MASAYANG ALDO KEBAITAN, NANAY GOV!, WE LOVE YOU!
MARINO “BOKING” MORALES
CITY MAYOR
HON. CHRISTIAN HALILI
CITY VICE MAYOR
Municipal Councilors:
Hon. Benjamin D. Jocson
Hon. Gerald Guttrie P. Aquino
Hon. Froylan L. Galang
Hon. Roland D. Pena
Hon. Rogelio Q. Yumul
Hon. Krizzanel C. Garbo
Hon. Eduardo D. Sotto
Hon. Carlo Nino C. Rivera
Hon. Amauri M. Tiglao
Hon. Dwight Oliver P. Morales
ABC- Hon. Oscar Aurelio
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
EDITORIAL
Like a mother
“There is no friendship, nor love,
like that of a mother to a child,”
says one post in a popular social
networking site.
Indeed, a mother’s love for her
child is the purest, most unselfish feeling one could ever have
towards another. From the time
the mother conceives to the last
seconds of her breath she would
love a son or a daughter.
Such love is what Kapampangans are enjoying with Gov. Lilia
Pineda, that’s why the whole
province calls her “Nanay Baby.”
Her style of governance is unparalleled because she treats
Kapampangans as her family, her children. With that, she
could never go wrong in seeking
for what is best for all that she
governs.
Pineda showed to all that she
is neither a boss who dictates
what needs to be done nor a
mere employee who wraps up
her work after the prescribed
time expired.
She works very early in the morning and stay late in the night to
see to it that everything that she
hopes to be given to Kapampangans are all well taken care of.
We have so many leaders who
point us to where we should
go. Leaders who push us hard
towards where they intend us
to be. But, with a governor like
Nanay Baby, we are guided with
love and care to reap the benefits of all those she laid her
hands and toiled on.
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Pampanga and its farm mechanization program
T
he Philippine Center for Post
Harvest Development and
Mechanization (PhilMech), a
bureau under the Department of Agriculture, has continuously implemented the farm mechanization program of the national government and
has assisted
hundreds of
farmers improve and increase their
yield. Included in their
program
is
a
counterpart scheme
agreement
between the
DA’s Regional
Offices and r.s. imperial
the
farmer
organizations
wherein the farmer groups will shoulder the 15-percent cost of the total
amount of the equipment. If a 90HP
Tractor costs around P2 million, the
farmers should provide P300,000 in
order to avail such equipment.
In the province of Pampanga,
farmer organizations and cooperatives are rejoicing when they availed
for free different farm machineries
such as combine harvesters, transplanter, hand tractors and mini-tractors, reapers and other off-farm and
on-farm equipment from the Department of Agriculture because, instead
of providing the needed 15-percent
share, the Provincial Government of
Pampanga shouldered the cost of all
equipment allocated to the province.
According to Board Member Rosve
Henson of the Third District of Pampanga, the province has already allocated around P10 million as counterpart funds for the said program of the
Department of Agriculture. “Ngayon
lang nagyari ito sa amin, libre na lahat mula sa binhi at mga equipment,”
said Maximiano Bingcang of Buhay
Pag-asa Irrigators Association in
San Luis, Pampanga. “Tinupad nya
talaga ang kanyang pangako sa mga
maliliit na magsasaka.”
PhilMech study shows that the
overall human, animal and mechanical power input in the farm of every
Filipino farmer is low at 0.52 hp/ha
and this is the reason behind low production level and high post harvest
losses. In other countries like Japan,
MY GRAIN
the level of power input is 7hp/ha,
the highest in Asia, Korea has 4.11
hp/ha, while China has 3.88 hp/ha.,
India has 1 hp/ha, Thailand the number 1 exporter of rice is 0.79hp/ha.
Pampanga Governor Lilia G. Pineda is right, the agricultural sector is
now her top priority in her second
term. She has assigned Second District Board Member Tonton Torres
“Ngayon lang nagyari ito sa
amin, libre na lahat mula sa
binhi at mga equipment“
and First District Board Member Cris
Garbo to draw up plans to help the
farming sector improve their lives
and income. Board Member Dinan
Labung, the Committee Chairman
on Agriculture, has already asked
the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist to prepare a province-wide agricultural development program in
coordination with the Department of
Agriculture and other agencies.
***
Meanwhile, in Thailand, the government is facing a major debacle to
meet payments due to farmers under the rice-pledging scheme. Late
payment to farmers has become a
national issue for the Pheu Thai-led
government. At the start of the 20132014 main crop which is October,
Thai farmers have pledged about 10
million MT under the rice-pledging
scheme but only 50 billion baht was
paid to farmers.
The Rice-Pledging Scheme was
the campaign slogan of the present Thai administration during the
2011 elections. The Pheu Thai Party
of Prime Minister Yingcluck Shinawatra drew its support from the
farming sector specifically in Thailand’s rural northeast. The program
aims to improve the lives of farmers
and increase their income especially
those in the rural areas.
Under the program, Thailand
government would buy rice from the
farmers at a very lucrative price that
could even reach 50-percent higher
than the prevailing market price and
store in warehouses. They will cut
their exports in the world market
and wait for the sudden shortage and
a spike in global prices. When that
happens, they will open the warehouses and sell their stockpiles to
the world at a premium price. The
Thailand government wins and its
farmers earn while foreign consumers and importers like the Philippines lose. The government underestimated the global traders who knew
how to respond to any kind of international trade policy that would affect their business. They shifted their
purchases from other rice exporting
countries like Vietnam and Pakistan.
This is the opportunity that India is
waiting. It opens its doors to foreign
importers. Then Vietnam started to
lower their price and Thailand was
left behind. The government stockpiles their 17 million tons harvest in
mills across the country and should
immediately make some decisions on
disposing the old rice stocks instead
of selling them. Rice deteriorates in
quality if kept for over three years
and if shipped to other countries the
quality is not so good.
Today, India is the world’s largest
rice exporter for the third consecutive year with a total of 10 million
tons of rice exports in 2013-2014
according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is
likely to account for around 25 percent of the total global rice trade of
around 40.2 million tons.
In the Philippines, the government
declared 2013 as the National Year of
Rice. If not for typhoon Yolanda, the
country has already accomplished its
target of self-sufficiency last December 2013. The country’s paddy production stood at 18.44 million tons
down by 1.56 million tons from the
targeted 20 million tons under the
Food Staples Sufficiency Program of
the Aquino Administration.
***
Last Wednesday, February 19,
2014, Governor Lilia G. Pineda
launched the Point of Care Program-a joint project of the Provincial Government and PhilHealth. The event
was attended by the different chiefs
of hospitals, provincial and local officials, and other medical practitioners held at the Diosdado Macapagal
Memorial Hospital.
Right after the power point presentation, I thought the program
came to an end already but, suddenmy grain...Page 7
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Hotter heads with an El Niño event in 2014
A
ccording to the published new planting would have started
report in the proceedings this year it could have pushed
of the National Academy the cropping period way into the
of Sciences in the US,
rainy days of extreme inthere is a 75% chance
tensity that usually follow
an El Niño event will
very high temperatures
occur in 2014. The
brought about by an El
report uses a research
Niño event. The images
method that projects
of destruction caused by
the occurrence of the
weather system a full
year out—versus the
six-month maximum
typically
predicted
by other methods. El
Niño events are characterized by a warmer
Pacific Ocean, which
can lead to overall
warmer temperatures
Yolanda would by then
Leny Manalo
across the globe and
most likely have resurcause droughts in
rected in the people’s
Australia and nearby countries minds.
and an increase in rain in South
Meanwhile, the current buying
America. According to the report, price of palay has reached P22
the method correctly predicted per kilo in many places and this
the absence of El Niño events in is giving the rice farmers much2012 and 2013.
needed sense of relief. So it is not
In 2010 severe drought dam- the El Niño that will most likely
aged crops worth some $61 mil- produce more hot heads among
lion and the Philippines, already our farmers this year but the unthe world’s largest importer of resolved smuggling in the country
rice, imported an additional that would surely ride on the need
2.4 million tons because of the to import rice again because of
drought then. It was the same the El Niño. Now even members
period when rice smuggling be- of the congress in a recent joint
came more rampant. Early this hearing of the House Committees
year rice farmers were reporting of Agriculture and Food Security
lack of water in several areas in are saying that rice smuggling is
Central Luzon already affect- not possible without the collusion
ing their plants even in low-lying or assistance of those in governCandaba, Pampanga. Neverthe- ment. I have the gut feeling that
less, with just less than a month Davao City Mayor Rod Duterte is
or so before the present rice crop not about to take back his threat
can all be harvested there is still just yet.
that big chance that the bulk of
In Metro Manila, the feared
the current rice crop will not be “carmageddon”, an extreme trafaffected by this year’s projected fic congestion, was already bedrought. It is the expected longer ing reported by irate motorists
summer days that will put at risk to have begun with the start of
the next cropping. When finally the construction of the Skyway 3
project, a 14.8-kilometer six-lane
elevated expressway that will
complete the Skyway system from
Alabang to Balintawak connecting the South Luzon Expressway
and the North Luzon Expressway
as well as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway
Phase 2. To be added to that will
be the truck ban in
Manila starting on
February 24 this year
prohibiting
eightwheel trucks and
vehicles with gross
weight above 4,500
kilograms from plying the city roads
from 5 in the morning to 9 in the evening that is expected to jam some 2,500 trucks
in surrounding cities while waiting to race towards the Manilabased ports. Already, a heated
clash is on between Quezon City
Mayor Herbert Bautista and Manila traffic czar, Vice Mayor Isko
Moreno, over the issue. The Bureau of Customs has also weighed
in and declared that the truck
ban will adversely affect its revenue collection unless appropriate measures are set in place in
time. My wife, who works in a
shipping company, said that companies like what they have will
have to do some adjusting in their
operations when port cargo deliveries and withdrawals can only be
done outside regular office hours.
It seems that even without the
predicted El Niño yet the temperature in the country is bound to
rise near boiling point unless the
people get that kind of government leadership that can inspire
them to sacrifice, extend their patience and prevent putting more
hot heads at loggerheads. Summer will be exasperatingly hot
this year for many. ●
“I have the gut feeling that
Davao City Mayor Rod Duterte
is not about to take back his
threat just yet.. “
gut feel
Stuck in traffic
T
ransport and traffic management is a serious concern among Philippine cities. Any driver, commuter or road
user is exposed to how our public
traffic and transport system has
become generally mismanaged.
But local government leaders are
trying their best to organize the
traffic situation in
their
respective
communities.
A lot of people
are not aware that
there is a National
Center for Transportation Studies
(NCTS) dedicated
to scholarly research, training and extension
services in the field of transportation. So why are experiencing
huge traffic jams and worsening
road-related cases?
In one dialogue with the NCTS,
a Japanese researcher named
Chika Watanabe told me that the
problem with Philippine roads is
that it is being used by all types
of vehicles – private vehicles of
all sizes, jeepneys, tricycles, pedicabs or wheelers, bicycles, karitons, kalesas, and humans.
In addition to Ms. Watanabe’s
observation, Metro Manila and
major cities have no organized
public transport which can be
enjoyed by both the rich and the
poor. Even if rules are implemented, people tend to disobey
the law and prefer jaywalking,
overtaking and random loading
and unloading.
Just recently, we
heard of the bus acci-
modate all the vehicles converging in the metropolis. Maybe this
is MMDA’s way of shooing away
motorists or it may be considered
as an alternative traffic decongestion scheme more effective than
number-coding
or
color-coding.
We wouldn’t have
a chaotic traffic system if we have preserved,
maintained
and developed public
transportation
such
as buses and trains.
We allowed the proliferation of a mass
transport system that
mirrors our “tingident that claimed the Earl P. Tongol
tingi” system. Public
lives of 14 people intransport capacity is
cluding comedian Arvin “Tado” low, routes are cut short and fares
Jimenez. Unfortunately, this is equal to “barya” or coins.
another transport-related mishap
But all we can do now is be pathat should have been avoided if tient and wait for the construction
the people in authority have done of wider roads, railways and hightheir job. Allowing a bus without ways. For the progressive minds,
a license-to-operate to transport this means that there would mean
more than 40 passengers is just counting more years of sacrifice,
plain stupidity.
lost time and wasted money. OthIn Metro Manila, 15 road pro- ers may look at it as a countdown
jects are underway and traffic to doomsday for public transport
congestion is expected to be- drivers. The rest would just be accome worse than ever. Alternate cepting the fact that no one can
routes are already designated but solve traffic problems.
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these are not enough to accom-
“Nowadays, delays can happen even if you are just a
kilometer away from your
target destination.“
Insights
Tatamaan ng kidlat
N
akakawalang gana. Nakakawalang respeto. Ito
ang karamihang reaksyon ng ating mga kababayan sa mga nangyayari sa senado. Pakiramdam ng mga tao na talagang marami sa mga senador
ang kasangkot sa pagnanakaw sa kaban ng bayan.
Marami ang nagsipag-yaman samantalang mahigit
na singkwenta porsyento sa
mamamayang Pilipino ay nagdarahop, at sa istatistika, libolibong pamilya ang sumasala
sa oras, ibig sabihin natutulog
sa gabi na kumakalam ang sikmura.
***
Nakakalula.
Daan-daang
milyong piso ang pinag-uusapan, pagkatapos kapag kinapa
mo ang bulsa mo, kumakalansing na sentimo ang iyong nasasalat. Buksan mo ang iyong Max Sangil
kartamoneda, kulang pa sa
pambayad mo ng kuryente at
tubig.
Heto ngayon, sabi ni Ruby
Tuazon isasauli niya ang P40
milyong pisong naging komisyon niya sa naging transaksyon
niya sa dalawang senador. Eh,
ang susunod na katanungan
ay magkano kaya naman ang
naging parte ni Janet Napoles
at dalawang senador, kung totoo man ang bintang ni
Tuazon?
Alalahanin natin na singko porsyento lang ang
komisyon na napupunta kay Tuazon. Sa matematika,
ang singko porsyento ay nangangahulugan na P800 milyon sa kaban ng bayan ang nawala na dumaan sa mga
organisasyon ni Napoles, at tuloy tuloy sa bulsa ng mga
kawatan sa gobyerno.
toda max
“Mr. Senator,
magkano ang
nagastos mo
noong kumampanya ka sa pagka-senador?”
***
Ano kaya kung tanungin natin si Senador TG Guingona: Mr. Senator, magkano ang nagastos mo noong
kumampanya ka sa pagka-senador? Galing ba sa sarili
mong bulsa ang ipantustos mo sa pag-kandidato mo?
Pwede ka bang sumumpa sa harap ng altar ng Panginoon na nagkakasya ka lang at komportable ka na sa sahod mo bilang senador? At pwede bang itaas ang kamay
mo at sabihin ang katotohanan at walang bahid na kasinungalingan na kahit isang kusing na maruming pera
ay wala kang ibinulsa?
At ano kaya kung ipasagot na rin natin ang mga katanungang iyan kina Senador Franklin Drilon, Alan Peter
Cayetano, Antonio Trillanes, Tito Sotto, Sonny Angara,
Bongbong Marcos, Loren Legarda, Lito Lapid, Pia Cayetano at higit sa lahat kina Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla, Juan Ponce Enrile at kay Miriam Defensor Santiago?
***
Para bang sa kwento sa biblia na tuwing nagsisinungaling si San Pedro ay tumitilaok ang manok. Dito sa
kaso naman ng mga senador, sana tuwing may magsisinungaling sa itinatanong natin tatamaan ng kidlat.
Palagay ninyo? May matitira pa kaya sa kanila?
Sabi ng mga kaibigan ko sa Wednesday Club, “Ala na
siguro. He! he!” ●
my grain from Page 6
ly, another video presentation showing several patients
who have availed and utilized the medical assistance
program of the provincial and the national government
popped out. Everyone interviewed were very emotional
expressing their gratitude to the hardworking governor
for the medical assistance they got as they greeted her
“Happy Birthday.” The lobby of the hospital became
very silent as cured patients of the hospital started to
come out from a secret door as they greeted the Governor a Happy Birthday. With roses and balloons, hugs
and kisses, they emotionally thanked the lady governor
for her unconditional love for them. Others were crying
with happiness and fulfilment as they watched the event.
In her simple message, the governor wishes all government workers, especially doctors and nurses, to take
good care of our patients especially the poor. “Luguran
tala pu, kaulan tala, pagserbisyuan talang masalese a
ating tula,” as tears of happiness flowed from her cheeks.
“This is the best birthday gift that you have given me.
Thank you Dr. Ponio. Sana mikakalugud na ko ngan
kening hospital,” the Governor said in her message.
HAPPY, HAPPY 63rd BIRTHDAY GOVERNOR LILIA G. PINEDA.
NANAY...NG LAHAT...NANAY NG MASA. ●
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Dakal pung salamat kekayu king
egana-ganang lugud at masabal a gewa
at peparamdam yu para
karing tau Magalang.
Asahan yu ing kekaming lubus a
suporta at tune lugud ngeni at king
daratang pang panaun a pamanugumpe
yu king kekayung bie anti mong indu
ning Kapampangan.
On behalf of the people of Magalang,
we wish you a blessed birthday where the
love of God fills your spirit as you
celebrate your special day.
Ikayu ing sala ampong pag-asa
ning Pampanga.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
NANAY GOV!
ROMULO “ROMY” PECSON
The town of Porac, as well as the whole of
Pampanga, is blessed for having a
Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda who
genuinely looks after the welfare of the people.
Her service to the Kapampangan people
is carried out with love and real concern,
propelling our governor to work even
beyond what is expected of her.
Gov Nanay inspires us to work even harder
and in synchrony with her goal of making
Pampanga a highly-progressive province.
Happy Birthday, Nanay Gov!
MIKE TAPANG
President, Pampanga
Councilors League
Mayor – Magalang, Pampanga
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
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God is good to people who give meaning to other people’s lives. He
will be the One to reward you with your good deeds. Words are
not enough to express how glad we are that you are celebrating
another year of your life.
May this year bring it all the success and fulfillment your heart
desires. Your best years are still ahead of you, you’ll always be
forever young!!!
Happy Birthday to the most wonderful person we’ve known,
GOVERNOR LILIA G. PINEDA.
Mabuhay po kayo!
Dennis “Delta” G. Pineda
Vice Governor
Kambe da ring memalen ning balen Sta. Rita,
payabut mi ing kekaming
pamagpuge king importanting aldo ning
kekayung kayaldawan.
Nanay, dakal pung salamat king kekayung babie
serbisyu at masabal karing tau Sta. Rita. Ali mi
pu kalimuwan nune lagi ming tanam karing puso
at kaisipan mi ing lugud ning tune Indu Ning
Kapampangan.
Ikayu pu ing babie pag-asa at sikanan karing
memalen lalo na potang daramdaman mi ing
lugud a gagawan yu ali mu king Sta. Rita nune
king kabilugan ning Pampanga.
Tandanan yu, ikami pu keti king Sta. Rita, buo
ing kekaming suporta king pamangubyernu yu
king probinsiya.
KALUGURAN DAKA DING TAU STA. RITA!
GOVERNOR LILIA G. PINEDA
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NANAY GOV!
YOLANDA “YOLLY” PINEDA
Punong Bayan, Bayan ng Sta. Rita
At mga Miembro ng Sangguniang Bayan
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Warmest birthday greetings to our beloved Governor,
Governor Lilia “Nanay Baby” Pineda
from the town of Lubao.
On behalf of your cabalens here in Lubao, Pampanga, I wish to
convey our utmost gratitude for all your support to our programs.
May the God Almighty always bless you with good health and inner
strength to continue your advocacy towards steering the Province of
Pampanga to the path of development.
Rest assured that your cabalens here will remain unconditional
to our support to you and to the programs and projects of your
administration for the Province of Pampanga.
Once again, Happy 63rd Birthday Nanay Gov and more power!
Mylyn Pineda Cayabyab
Mayor – Lubao, Pampanga
On behalf of the team “PANYULUNG MINALIN”, we would like to greet Governor Lilia G. Pineda a
“HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY”.
Nanay Gov, you are more special than your day of birth. Thank you very much for supporting and
helping for the betterment of Minalin and its people.
You are a gift to every Kapampangan! Your good deeds will not be forgotten as millions of Kapampangans are satisfied with your performance as beloved leader of Pampanga.
Expect our full support in your administration. Kaluguran daka ding tau Minalin!
Happy
Birthday
Nanay
Baby
Pineda!
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Warmest birthday greetings
to our beloved Governor,
Governor Lilia “Nanay Baby”
Pineda from the First District
of Pampanga!
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Happy Birthday, Nanay Gov!
On behalf of all the Candabeños
who are appreciative of all that you
do for us particularly on education,
health, infrastructure, economic
progress and growth of our province.
Greetings from:
CHERRY MANALO
Board Member
1st District – Pampanga
Greetings from:
THELMA MACAPAGAL
Councilor, Municipality of Candaba
and Family
Happy Birthday
Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda!
We would like to extend our heartfelt greetings to our
working Governor who has helping our Cabalens for
the progress of our province,
May the good Lord bless you with more success.
We pray that God would give you more fruitful years
of service in Pampanga.
Happy Birthday
Nanay Gov!
We greet Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda,
her 63rd birthday.
More triumph and blessings to you,
your family !
Greetings from:
ANTHONY JOSEPH
‘TON-TON’ TORRES
BOARD MEMBER
2nd District, Pampanga
Mayor ROY
MANALASTAS
MUNICIPALITY
OF MEXICO
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
We would like to extend our warmest
greetings to Governor Lilia “Nanay” G.
Pineda as she celebrates her Birthday on
this day – February 21, 2014.
On behalf of the people of Sta. Ana, we
wish you all the success and triumphs in
your commitment and mandate to serve the
more than two million Kapampangans as
our dearly loved governor of Pampanga.
We join the thousands of Kapampangan in
saying, WE LOVE YOU, NANAY GOV!
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
ROMMEL ‘OMENG’ CONCEPCION
Mayor – Sta Ana, Pampanga
Happy Birthday
Nanay Gov!
On your very special day and all throughout the days of
your life, may you get the best of everything as genuine
and sincere public-servant.
Your tender loving care for the people of Pampanga will
not be forgotten but will always be cherished forever in the
hearts of the Kapampangan.
God bless you today, and may He grace you with many
more years.
The people of Sta. Ana support you all the way. We love
and care for you Nanay!
Headline
Gitnang Luzon
FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Dalangin ku keng
Makiupaya na maging
mak abaldugan ing aldo
ning kebaitan ning
kek atamung malugud a
gobernador a keti
Pampanga.
Masayang Aldo Ning
Cecang Kebaitan
Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda!
Luid k a, Gov. Lilia
“Nanay” Pineda
CRISOSTOMO GARBO
Board Member
1st District – Pampanga
KRIZZANEL “WIN-WIN”
GARBO
Councilor – Mabalacat City
ROSVE HENSON
Board Member
3rd District -Pampanga
We are so glad that we have a
Governor like you who really cares.
We pray that you get what your heart
so desires. We love you and we will
support you all the way!
Thanks for loving the people
of Floridablanca.
Kaluguran da kayu pu, Nanay!
EDUARDO GUERRERO
Mayor - Floridablanca
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
MESSAGE
You are a place of respect
and honor for us. It is our
luck we are with you, and
may you have many more
great birthdays like this!
We love you Nanay Gov!
Happy Birthday, Nanay Gov! On behalf of all the Kapampangans in 4th district who are appreciative of all that
you do for us particularly on education, health, infrastructure, economic progress and growth of our province.
You have laid much on the line to fight for our future, and
we thank you for your sincere love and care for us –the
Kapampangan race.
MULA SA BAYAN NG SAN LUIS
Venancio “Asyong” Macapagal
Mayor
Because you’re so special and you’re loved so much – You
deserve to have the best Birthday ever.
Leonardo Salas Jr.
Vice Mayor
SB MEMBERS:
Greetings from:
Esmeralda Suba
Florentino Ocampo Jr.
Cesar Lagman
Jerry Sagum
NESTOR
TOLENTINO
PUNONG BARANGAYS:
Board Member
4th District - Pampanga
NESTOR B. TARUC
LARRY D. DEL ROSARIO
ALEXANDER S. CUNANAN
ANDRES C. DELA PEÑA
DANILO D. SUAREZ
SEBASTIAN B. CALIWAG
CRESENCIANO A. CUNANAN
VENICIO C. PEÑA
In behalf of my family and the people of Guagua, we
wish you good health and may you continue helping
our Cabalens.
Happy Birthday Nanay Baby!
We Love You and To God be the glory!
Greetings from:
mAYOR DANTE TORRES
Municipality of Guagua
vice-mAYOR ANTHONNY TUAñO
SB Members:
Baby Howell Torres
Romeo Guilas
Roan Reyes
Sajid Khan Eusoof
Joan Carreon
Roy Sunglao
Eugene Paul Ponio
Michelle Rivera
Angelo Layug - ABC President
and the People of Guagua
SAN JOSE
STO. NIÑO
SAN ROQUE
SAN JUAN
SAN NICOLAS
STA. MONICA
SAN AGUSTIN
STA. CRUZ PAMB.
Mario Mangalus
Allan Estacio
EdilbertoMangulabnan
bryantaruc
elpidiod. mangalus-abcpresident
RUPERTO C. SAGUM
JAYSON D. INGAL
JUANITO P. CARLOS
LUCIANO C. CALIWAG
EDUARDO C. CALMA
JESUS I. CRUZ
LEUVINO B. REYES
FELIPE C. SUMAT
STA. CATALINA
SAN SEBASTIAN
STA. CRUZ POB.
STO .TOMAS
STA . RITA
STO. ROSARIO
STA. LUCIA
SAN CARLOS
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
MVP to inaugurate HAU new building
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
ANGELES CITY -- Telecommunications mogul Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) is set
to lead the inauguration of
Holy Angel University’s new
building.
Pangilinan, also chairman
of HAU’s Board of Trustees,
will inaugurate the 10-storey
Peter G. Nepomuceno Center
for Professional Development
building on March 7.
Pangilinan will be joined
by university President Arlyn
Villanueva and Engineer Pe-
ter Nepomuceno during the
cutting of ribbon ceremonies.
The inauguration coincides
with HAU Founder’s Day.
Meanwhile,
Pampanga
Archbishop Paciano Aniceto
will lead clergy members in
the blessing of the new building.
The building houses the
university’s graduate school
as well as the College of Business and Accountancy, which
is the biggest college in the
university.
The upper floors will be
used for the future College of
Law, including a moot court
and a library.
Other facilities in the new
building include a 500-seat
auditorium, a 270-seat food
court, 19 case rooms, eight
computer laboratories, thesis
defense room, research computer laboratory, four function rooms, 45 classrooms,
student lounge, administrative offices, faculty rooms,
and a roof deck with garden.
The Office of Student Services and Affairs, including
the guidance center, medical/
dental clinics, student coun-
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cil/student publication offices
and a coffee shop, will be located in the building’s ground
floor.
The building is equipped
with 100 CCTV cameras and
a WiFi connection.
The building was named
after Don Juan D. Nepomuceno’s youngest of 10 children, who is known for his
skillful management of the
family’s many businesses,
his philanthropy and his
generosity to the archdiocese, particularly the clergy
and the seminary. ●
Clark hotels report high occupancy
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
CLARK FREEPORT - -Major hotels
have reported high occupancy rate as two
international events will be held here this
weekend.
Clark
Development
Corporation
(CDC) Tourism and Promotions manager Noemi Garcia said Holiday Inn’s
occupancy is about 90 to 95 percent; Widus Hotel and Resort, about 94 percent;
Montevista Villas inside Mimosa Leisure
Estate, around 95 percent; and, Hotel
Stotsenberg and Casino’s occupancy is
about 80 percent.
Other major hotels in Clark and in Angeles City have yet to submit their occupancy rate at the Department of Tourism,
but reports have it that hotels are also
deriving benefits from the two international events.
High occupancy rate in and around
Clark usually takes place every February
during the annual staging of Philippine
International Hot Air Balloon Festival.
This time, the high occupancy rate is
being attributed to the upcoming International Music Festival (IMF) and the
Clark International Motor Show (CIMS).
The first ever IMF (Woodstock-style)
to be performed by world-renowned artists on February 22 to 23 will be held at
the Global Gateway Logistics Corporation (GGLC) grounds in Clark.
The music fest is being organized by
7107 Production Group in cooperation
with CDC and GGLC. About 35,000 to
70,000 are expected to witness the inter-
national music fest.
Meanwhile, the CIMS 2014 opened on
Thursday and will last at the CDC Parade
Grounds and Clark International Speedway from until 23.
The CIMS will feature The Extreme
Auto Fashion where different cars with
amazing features and details will compete, including the holding of Miss CIMS
Bikini Open.
During the motor show, CIMS will
also hold the 2nd Leg Northern Series of
the Philippine Drag Racing Championship and Circuit Shakedown at the Clark
Speedway.
Garcia said several restaurants outside
the freeport have started to offer special
or discounted rates for ticket holders of
the two international events. ●
For SMAC, E-Plus members
All-day free
movie at SM
Cinema Baliwag
BALIWAG, BULACAN -- As the
saying goes, “the best things in life
are free” and SM Cinema Baliwag is
treating its customers with a movie
marathon to start the merry month
of March.
On March 1, SM Advantage Card
(SMAC), BDO Rewards, Prestige
Card and e-PLUS Card holders will
have a chance to watch this season’s
top movies all for free.
Lineup of exciting movies include
“The Right Kind of Wrong”, “I, Frankenstein”, “Meet the Next Big Thing”,
“The Nut Job”, “The Legend of Hercules” and “The Wolf of Wall Street”.
Members can now claim their
free Movie Marathon Passport at
the SM Cinema e-PLUS Tap to Pay
booth by presenting their e-PLUS
and SMAC.
Still not an e-PLUS member but
want to join your friends for the
movie marathon date? Just bring
your SM Advantage Card together
with a valid ID to avail of the ePLUS Special Combo Kit for only
P80. The kit includes a personalized
card with P50 load, a FREE popcorn
and a movie marathon passport.
Movie marathon passports may
be redeemed from February 12 –
March 1, 2014. For inquiries, call
SM City Baliwag at (044) 7610723. ●
Happy Birthday Nanay!
Maligayang Bati
We love you very much Gov. Lilia ‘Nanay’ Pineda!
Sa ngalan ng mga mamamayan at nanunungkulan sa
Barangay San Agustin, Bayan
ng Candaba, binabati po namin
kayo ng isang
Maligayang Kaarawan
Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda.
Fritzie
Dexter David
vice-mayor, porac, pampanga
Olga Frances “Fritzie”
David-Dizon
Former 2nd District Board Member
Dalangin namin, na sumulong
ang inyong pamamahala sa
pamamagitan ng pagkakaloob
ng Panginoong Diyos ng marami
pang tagumpay sa inyong
pamumuno at sa lalawigan.
NELSON ALONZO
Brgy. captain, san agustin, candaba, pampanga
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FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
Very dry ang relationship nina
Carla Abellana at Geoff Eigenmann
I
namin ni Carla Abellana na
wala silang Valentine’s Day
celebration ng boyfriend na
si Geoff Eigenmann at wala ring
regalo ang aktor sa kanya.
“Walang gift,
walang f lowers, wala
ni isang pirasong kisses (chocolates). Hindi
kami ganu’n,” say niya
nang makausap namin
sa presscon ng horror
film niyang Third Eye
under Regal Films.
Ano raw ang
magagawa niya kung
hindi romantic type na
BF si Geoff? Okay lang
daw ito sa kanya dahil hindi na
rin naman daw uso ngayon ang
mga ganitong karomantikohan.
So, okay lang talaga sa kanya?
Wala siyang tampo?
“Oo. Wala. Kasi matagal ko
nang alam na ganu’n siya. Sanay
na. Okay lang.”
Hindi siya naiinggit sa mga
nakikita niya sa Instagramtulad
nina Dingdong Dantes at Marian
Rivera na nasa Balesin Island last
Valentine’s Day?
“Wala, wala at all. Siyempre,
kasi ’yun ’yung nakasanayan nila,
’yun ’yung practice nila, eh, hindi
kami ganu’n. Ganu’n lang ’yun.”
May nagbiro nga na parang
hindi naman maganda ’yun for
a guy at pagtatanggol naman ni
Carla, “Sa inyo. Sa akin, okay
lang.”
Kung ang ibang girls daw
ay nakakatanggap ng mga
kung anu-anong gift mula sa
boyfriend, siya naman daw,
kaya niyang bumili, kaya buy
na lang daw siya for herself.
So, pati sa proposal ay
hindi na raw siya nag-iexpect ng anything romantic
from Geoff dahil mahirap
daw mag-expect.
Besides, hindi pa naman
daw siya ready na magpakasal sa
ngayon. Pero puwede rin naman
daw mag-propose si Geoff at this
point.
Hindi naman daw kasi ibig
sabihin nito, ikakasal na sila
agad.
Anyway, pagkatapos ng
seryeng My Husband’s Lover,
sa horror film naman ngayon
mapapanood si Carla bilang bida
sa Third Eye with Ejay Falcon.
Showing na ang movie sa Feb. 26
at kasama rin dito sina Denise
Laurel at Camille Prats mula sa
direksyon ni Aloy Adlawan. ●
Kris Aquino gimikera
M
ahusay magpagimik si
Kris para siya mapagusapan. Victorious siya
sa panggagamit sa isyu nila ni
James Yap.
She posted on James
birthday: “Happy Birthday
James. Peace, harmony & God’s
blessings to you... I am a mom
who has learned to set aside
past hurts & I’ve learned how to
move on w/ God’s grace because I want my sons to be well
adjusted & positive. And that
starts w/ my example. #peace
#maturity.”
Then, in her show with Boy,
she announced: “Bimby told me
something wonderful kanina.
Sabi niya, ‘Mama, because you
brought me all my games, I
want you to be happy, you can
already have a boyfriend but
no breaking up’. Ang cute, di
ba? Yung six-year-old, gusto na
talaga ng kaligayahan para sa
parehong magulang. Pero ‘yun
lang ang hinihingi niya, huwag
n’yong guluhin ha? Kung papasok kayo sa relasyon, make sure
it’s for keeps.”
Then in her morning show,
she announced the next day that
she’s been dumped by a prospective suitor who’s supposed
to be very rich: “Yeah, it hurts.
Kasi ako ‘yung nasabihan ng, ‘I
never want to talk to you or text
you for the rest of my life.’ That’s
life. Kung pwede ko lang talaga
ma-rewind o ma-edit kung ano
geoff eigenmann
& carla abellana
Camille Prats
muling mag-aasawa
I
‘yung nangyari. Kina-shock
ko talaga ‘yun. Sabi ko, ‘Ouch,
how harsh.’ Pero at least ‘di ba,
walang lokohan.”
She said she felt sad for only
one day and was able to quickly
recover.
“Kagabi ipinagdasal ko
talaga, ‘Don’t let me be bitter,
God.’ Sinabi ng ate ko kagabi,
‘Well, he had a courage to take
you out and like you so that’s
why malakas din ang loob niya
to tell you na ayaw na niya sa
iyo.’ Reality. Sabi ng ate ko, ‘If
he doesn’t like my sister he’s
not good enough for my sister.’
Sabi ko, ‘Tama, ate.’ Tapos sabi
ko, ‘Ate ’di man lang pinaabot sa
birthday ko. Nakakainis. Doon
ako buwisit na buwisit talaga.”
Like we said, she really
knows how to be talked about. ●
t was 2007 nang mapabalitang ipinagbubuntis
ni Camille Prats ang
kanyang baby courtesy of
her boyfriend then na si
Anthony Linsangan. Bago
nagtapos ang taong 2007 ay
lumipad sina Camille at Anthony patungong California,
USA para doon magpakasal
at isilang ang kanilang
baby na si Nathaniel Caesar
P. Linsangan. January 5,
2008 ay nagpakasal sina
Camille at Anthony sa The
Albertson Wedding Chapel
sa Los Angeles, California.
Nineteen days later, on Jan.
24, 2008 ay isinilang sa
Amerika si Nathan.
Kung kelan maganda
ang pagsasama ng magasawang Anthony at Camille kapiling ang kanilang
anak na si Nathan ay saka
naman na-diagnose si
Anthony ng nasapharyngeal carcinoma na kanyang
ikinamatay nu’ng September
showbiz... pagE 17
MJ Cayabyab is on the track
to serenade Kapampangans
with his most desired revival
songs including Larawang
Kupas, Muntik na kitang Minahal, Mahal na Mahal Kita
and many more. Catch him
on February 22, 2014 Saturday at SM City San Fernando
Downtownat 5 p.m. at the
4th level and at SM Savemore
Apalit at 3 p.m!
Headline
Gitnang Luzon
FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014
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house from Page 1
robbery from Page 1
Guiao, who sponsored House Bill 321
known as the Conversion of CIAC into
an authority, said the bill was already approved at the congress’ committee level.
The solon said that during the hearing, the involved committees also constituted a technical working group to
fine tune the bill.
Along with Guiao during the hearing were Representatives Al Francis
Bichara, vice chairman of the Committee on Transportation; Rep. Jesus
Sacdalan, chairman of the committee
on Government Enterprises and Privatization; Rep. Teodorico Haresco, Lone
District of Aklan; and, Rep. Edgardo
Masongsong, 1-Care Party List.
Barangay Bagacay, Daram, Samar and a resident of Barangay Malabanias, Angeles City;
Chito Yano, also a native of Samar and a resident of Hensonville, Kawayan Street, Angeles
City.
Other members of the group include Roy
Sagario, a native of Cagayan de Oro City and a
resident of Doña Carmen Street, Balibago, Angeles City; Jerson Glen Maquillan and Geanly
Maquillan, both native of Koronadal, South Cotabato and residents of Henson Ville, Kawayan
Street, Angeles City; and Adrian Pineda, a resident of 705 6th St., Balibago, Angeles City.
Confiscated from Lerios was one live fragmentation grenade and the plastic bag with
boodle money while from Yano’s possession
were one Armscor caliber .38 revolver with five
live ammunitions and one unit of motorcycle
without plate number.
Petrasanta said the group was involved in
the robbery and abduction incident last February 5 at Boracay Massage Hotel at Villa Sol
Subdivision, Barangay Anunas, Angeles City
where eight employees were robbed and three
of whom were abducted.
Some P138,750 worth of assorted gadgets,
personal belongings and cash money were
carted away by the six suspects, he said.
Based on the investigation, the suspects
entered the said establishment and identified
themselves as immigration agents allegedly
equipped with a search warrant and looking
for a certain foreigner.
The group then ransacked the place and
forcibly took with them the three victims, who
were later dumped somewhere in Mabalacat
City.
The arrested persons and the confiscated
pieces of evidence were brought to Intelligence
Operations Section for documentation and
proper disposition.
An appropriate charges are being readied
for filing against the arrested suspects. ● (PNA)
In his earlier statement, Guaio said
CIAC, once converted into an authority,
will have its own charter which will be
beneficial to Kapampangans as well as
to the entire region.
Earlier, Guiao lobbied for the inclusion
of P7.2 billion in the line-item budget of the
Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) for the construction
of an international terminal in Clark.
Although the amount is yet to be
included in the so-called “un-programmed budget” of the transportation department -- which means that it
may even be allocated to other projects
-- Guiao said he wants the amount “to
be included in the 2014-2015 budget of
DOTC and not for any other projects.”
According to Guiao, the construction of a new terminal building would
eventually increase the capacity of
Clark airport from 10 to 15 million passengers annually, thus increasing its
volume to 10 times its present capacity
which at present stands at a little more
than one million.
Clark, he said, is more viable to
become the international gateway due
to its strategic location in the Luzon island – with more than 23 million population, not to mention the more than 27
million population in north of Manila
– all potential catch basin for Clark’s
flight operations. ●
petition from Page 1
anti-graft court through a
supplemental motion for
reconsideration to allow
her to post bail as the former president “is seriously
ill” and has no intention of
leaving the country.
But the anti-graft court
junked again the petition of
Arroyo’s camp for bail yesterday.
It can be recalled that
in November last year, the
Sandiganbayan junked the
same plea of the former
president involving the
same case.
Mrs. Arroyo remains detained at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in
Quezon City.
The former leader is also
facing an electoral sabotage
case before the Pasay City
Regional Trial Court in connection to the 2004 elections.
In the plunder chargers,
her accusers claimed that
Arroyo had authorized the
diversion of a portion of
PCSO’s intelligence fund for
disaster relief expenses and
payment for blood money of
overseas Filipino workers
convicted of heinous crimes
in Saudi Arabia.
The Pampanga lawmaker allegedly violated Articles
217 and 220 of the Revised
Penal Code, Article 220 of
the Revised Penal Code,
and Section 3 [e] of Republic Act No. 3019 or the AntiGraft and Corrupt Practices
Act, and Republic Act 7080
or the Plunder Law.
Several personalities led
by former Presidents Erap
Estrada and Fidel Ramos
visited Mrs. arroyo at her
hospital suite last year including former Vice-President Noli de Castro and
retired Lingayen-Dagupan
Archbishop Oscar Cruz.
Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda
Marcos also visited Mrs.
arroyo and she appealed to
the Aquino government and
the court to allow the former leader for house arrest
because of her deteriorating
health condition. ●
teacher, daughter from Page 1
fort room.
Supt. Angelito Esteban, Guagua police chief, said the incident was discovered by one of the family members who
arrived home from work past 7 p.m.
He said both victims were heard
yelling by their neighbors between 2
to 3 p.m., but they ignored it thinking
they were just quarreling.
Esteban said the suspects bludgeoned the victims, who were seated
at the living room watching television,
using wooden pole. Both of the victims’ skulls were broken.
Police said the suspects tried to hide
the crime by dousing gasoline into the
body of the older Santos and set it on
fire. The younger victim was locked-up
inside the comfort room.
Investigators are eyeing robbery as
motive behind the murder. Some of
the victims’ belongings are missing,
police said.
Esteban also said there is no indication of forced entry.
Chief Supt. Raul Petrasanta, Acting
Director of the Police Regional Office
3 (PRO3), ordered Pampanga police
office headed by Senior Supt. Oscar
Albayalde to dig deeper into the case
and identify the suspects behind the
murder.
The SOCO team was able to lift
from the scene the wooden pole and
fuel container used by the suspects.
Malacanang instructed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to form a
track team to arrest the suspects behind the double murder.
Sec. Herminio Coloma, Jr. said that
PNP director general Alan Purisima
was already ordered by President Benigno Aquino lll to investigate and
give justice to the victims who were
brutally murdered. •
She also pointed out that a factor for DENR Bataan being able to
accomplish its tasks is due to good
coordination of their office to other
government entities in the province
particularly local government units.
The eastern portion of Bataan
peninsula is fronting the bay.
She said the Manila Bay rehabilitation project came about when
a group of environment advocates
filed a case in the Supreme Court
asking concerned government enti-
ties to clean and protect the deteriorating Manila Bay.
The Supreme Court decided in
favor of environment advocates.
Ramirez admitted that to return
Manila Bay to its old clean condition is a very tall order but added
the most important thing is that
nevertheless it has been started.
She also said that the task to rehabilitate Manila Bay must not be
left to the government alone adding
that all must do their share. ●
extended by the Wings of Change
Charities headed by Lynn Habeck
of Aviation Concepts who donated
truck load of necessary equipment
for the center during yesterday’s Big
Day Celebration.
Habeck brought six pieces of
steel filing cabinets, office desk and
chairs, children’s books, teen and
adult clothing, 13 bikes, lawnmower
and several others which were all
shipped by USNS battleship John
Ericson from Catholic Social Service
in Guam.
City Social Welfare Officer Gonzalo Pascua said the center has already received an overwhelming
support from visiting US Navy men
and the charity organization of Aviation Concepts. ●
of the governor not to give her a
bash.
“The governor does not want to
celebrate and instead she wants
to work,” said executive assistant
Edna Vitug. She added the family of Pineda led by her husband,
Businessman Rodolfo “Bong”
Pineda, are expected to join her
today for simple celebrations.
Vice Gov. Dennis Pineda is the
only son of the Pineda couple.
They have four daughters, including Lubao Mayor Mylyn PinedaCayabyab.
Pineda on Wednesday had four
activities.
It started with the “Kapitolyo
sa Barangay” in Minalin at 7:00
a.m. The two-term governor finished work at around 5:30 p.m.
at the culmination of the disaster
preparedness meeting.
“It may be working birthday.
We don’t know yet. On February
14 during Valentines’ Day, the
governor hosted the farmers’ day
in Porac,” said Vitug.
Capitol workers and officials
led by provincial administrator
Atty. Andres “Jun” Pangilinan
expressed admiration over the
dedication and commitment of the
“very hardworking governor.”●
MANILA BAY REHAB from Page 3
insula State University have shown
seriousness to answer the call for
the rehabilitation of Manila Bay.
Fred Sadueste is the head of
DENR Bataan.
Ramirez said Governor Albert
Garcia, Balanga City Mayor Joet
Garcia, Pilar Lady Mayor Alice
Pizarro, and BPSU President Delfin
Magpantay personally attended the
signing of commitment for the Manila Bay rehab project held in Plaza
Mayor de Balanga last December.
NAVY CAPTAIN from Page 3
by USNS battleship John Ericson
featuring song and dance presentations of the orphans from the center.
“Olongapo provided just the facilities and infrastructure needed by
the kids but what is more important
is the heart of the people who lend
helping hands and loving care for the
kids,” Paulino said.
Paulino cited the help being
gov’s wish from Page 18
said “no schedule yet for any party
to celebrate the birthday of our
beloved governor.”
“That’s what she wants,” said
David-Dizon, pointing to poor
people and hospital staffers happily speaking with Pineda at the
launching of the Point of Care.
“Nanay (Pineda) is very happy
when she is with the poor and
masses,” she ad0ded.” There
could be Holy Mass at the Lubao
Church.”
A surprised birthday party
organized by Capitol officials on
Thursday had pushed through
at Clark despite the earlier pleas
INSIGHTS from Page 7
Five years ago, I cannot use “traffic” as
an alibi when I come late in meetings held
in Pampanga. Nowadays, delays can happen
even if you are just a kilometer away from
your target destination. The reason may be
as simple as the increase in traffic volume to
as complex as misplaced U-turn slots. Is this
what progress brings?
I guess we still have to wait for development while it’s stuck in traffic.
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @earl1987 ●
showbiz from Page 16
23, 2011 making Camille a young widower.
Two years later, hindi akalain ng nakababatang kapatid ni John Prats na muling magkukrus ang landas nila ng kanyang childhood friend
na si John Yambao na sa Amerika na naka-base.
Ang simpleng kumustahan online ay nauwi sa
kanilang pagiging special friends and the rest ay
history nang maituturing. May isang taon na rin
ang relasyon nina Camille at VJ (palayaw ni John)
but getting stronger. Ang maganda, tanggap ni
John na may anak na pinalalaki si Camille, ang
six year-old na si Nathan.
Hindi ikinakaila ng isa sa mga stars ng soonto-be shown horror movie na “Third Eye” na dinirek ni Aloy Adlawan (for Regal Entertainment) na
ipinagdasal niya ang muli niyang pagkakaroon
ng bagong mamahalin matapos niyang maging
widow.
Humingi siya ng senyales at isang puting
paru-paru ang umaligid sa kanya at dito dumating sa kanyang buhay si VJ.
Sa kabila ng kanyang showbiz schedule,
hindi kinakaligtaan ni Camille ang kanyang role
bilang ina ni Nathan at pamamahala ng kanyang
pre-school na Divine Angel’s Montessori School
sa Village East Executive Homes, Cainta, Rizal na
hindi kalayuan sa kanilang bahay.
Inamin din ni Camille na kapag nag-desisyon
si VJ na sa Amerika na sila mamirmihan balang
araw, nakalaan siyang talikuran ang kanyang
showbiz career at negosyo just to be with him and
her son. But for now, wala naman daw pressure
sa kanya ang kanyang nobyo kaya tuluy-tuloy siya
kung anuman ang kanyang ginagawa at pinagkakaabalahan ngayon.
Pero bago magpakasal si Camille kay VJ,
malamang na mauna ang kanyang Kuya John
(Prats) sa nobya nitong si Isabel Oli. ●
FEATURE
VOLUME II • NO. 171 • FEBRUARY 21-23, 2014 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY
Pineda receives flowers
from people she helped..
Gov’s birthday wish: Sick people
to be cured and treated well
text by Joey Pavia • photos by jun jaso
G
Teary-eyed governor.
UAGUA, Pampanga
–“My birthday wish
is that sick people
will get well and properly
treated in our hospitals.“
Thus said Gov. Lilia
Pineda in the dialect at the
launching of the Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) Point of
Care at the Diosdado P. Macapagal Memorial Hospital
(DPMMH) on Wednesday
afternoon.
Pineda shed tears before
ending her speech and became emotional after some
of the poor people she had
helped gave her f lowers.
In earlier interviews with
journalists, Pineda refused
to divulge the number of
people she had assisted over
the years with their medical needs. It was clear at
SPECIAL DAY. Gov. Lilia Pineda prepares to blow the birthday cake during the
advance celebration at the house of Association of Barangay Councils President
Matias Pineda at Sto. Tomas, Pampanga on Wednesday. Joining her are Mayor Lito
Naguit and Vice MayorMark Louie Arceo of Sto. Tomas, Board Members Gerome
Tubig, Ric Yabut, Nestor Tolentino, Tonton Torres, Fritzie David-Dizon, Police Supt.
Bernard Perez, Chief. Insp. John Clark, Edna Vitug and other well-wishers.
the start of her first term in
2010 that health care is her
priority program.
“We are not counting.
It may be viewed as politically motivated if we say the
number. We are determined
to help and that’s only it,”
said Pineda in the dialect.
“We have to be healthy
first before we can work
well and move forward towards progress as one Pampanga. Now, we are moving
to the other equally important aspects of governance,”
added Pineda, referring to
her other priority programs
on livelihood, employment,
education, agriculture and
peace and order.
Pineda, who will turn
63-years-old on February
21, allotted at least P500
million for the major im-
provements of the DPMMH
and 10 district hospitals of
Pampanga in 2013, disclosed Board Member Cris
Garbo, chairman of the
provincial board committee
on health.
He added that they have
allotted at least P400 million for 2014 to improve the
operations and equipment
after focusing on the infrastructure last year.
Asked to interpret the
birthday wish of the twoterm governor, Garbo said:
“She wants all the hospital
workers and officials to really love their work in order
to serve well the people,
especially the poor ones.”
As of 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, governor’s chief-ofstaff Fritzie David-Dizon
gov’s wish... pagE 17
(from left to right) )
Budget Officer Nida
Manalad, Atty. Jun Pangilinan, PACOC head Eliza
Munoz-Yap, chief-of-staff
Fritzie David-Dizon,
Gov. Pineda and PML
President and Apalit
Mayor Jun Tetangco
check on the products
made by Overseas
Filipino Workers from
Candaba, Pampanga.
The livelihood project
is supported by Sen.
Cynthia Villar.