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‘FREEDOM’
SPEECH.
Angeles City Mayor
Edgardo Pamintuan
underscores the significance of freedom during
Wednesday’s Independence day celebration at the
Pamintuan Mansion. More
than five hundred people
from private, government,
and educations sectors
joined in the event.
Photo by Roel Lazaro
Pampanga described as
‘Monument of Heroism’
By Joelyn G. Baluyut
ANGELES CITY--”The province of Pampanga is one of the monuments of heroism for
the freedom of motherland; one of the towers of fight against colonization.” heroism pagE 7
Court junks
poll protest
vs. Candaba
mayor-elect
By ELAINE MERCADO
CANDABA, Pampanga--The
election protest filed against Candaba mayor-elect Rene Maglanque
by losing mayoralty candidate Engr.
Reynaldo Sagum was junked by the
Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch
41 in the City of San Fernando last
Monday.
In her seven page decision,
Judge Divina Luz Aquino-Simbulan dismissed the election protest
stressing that it is insufficient in
form and substance.
Sagum contested the results of
the mayoralty race in all the prePOLL PROTEST pagE 7
SAVING LIVES. Gov. Lilia G. Pineda supervises
the bloodletting activity conducted by the Provincial
Information Office at the Provincial Disaster Management and Action Center. Also in photo are Board
Member Fritzie David-Dizon and Edna Vitug, assistant
to the governor. --Photo by GVJJR
As her Independence
Day message
Angeles VM
to youth sector:
Value education
By Joey Pavia
ANGELES CITY – Vice Mayor Vicky
Vega-Cabigting
on
Wednesday called on
her young constituents
to do their part in the
celebration of the Philippine Independence
on June 12 by valuing
education.
In a phone interview, Vega-Cabigting
said members of the
city council and their
city government, led
by Mayor Edgardo
Pamintuan, had done
their part by establishing the City of College
of Angeles (CCA) in
Barangay Pampang to give quality and
affordable college education.
“Do your part by studying well,” said
Vega-Cabigting, who came from a poor
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MOU SIGNING. TESDA Secretary Joel Villanueva (left) shakes hand with Autodesk’s head of education George Abraham after the signing of the
memorandum of understanding. Autodesk is the software developer credited for their foundational 3D design programs used in engineering, architecture,
games development and even movie films. --Photo by Butch Gunio
PDEA nabs 3 notorious drugs pushers in Aurora
By Rudy J. Abular
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – A group of notorious drug pushers finally fell to
the hands of authorities after
a drug-bust operation in Barangay Pingit, Baler, Aurora,
police reported yesterday.
Chief Supt. Edgardo T. Ladao,
Police Regional Office 3 direc-
tor, identified the suspects as
Ibrahim Haji Yusop, 16, Cory
Guimba Guro, 35, and her sister
Omerao, 29 all residents of Sitio
Kinalapan in Barangay Pingit.
Ladao said the suspects were
all members of a drug syndicate engaged in “street selling”
of methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as
“shabu” in Baler town.
He said the group operates
through a courier using motorized tricycle to avoid detection.
But, their illegal trade came
to an end after they were arrested in a drug sting conducted by agents of Philippine
Drug Enforcement Agency in
Central Luzon and members
of Baler police station and the
Aurora PNP Provincial Intelli-
gence Branch.
Police seized from the suspects
an undetermined amount of
shabu, cash money amounting to
some P28,000 and the color red
Motorstar tricycle (6506-IV).
The suspects are now detained at Aurora Provincial
Jail after charges of illegal
drugs were in court against
them. ●
Burglar Cops bust 3 for drugs
returns
in Angeles, F’blanca
to crime
scene, gets
arrested
By Froilan E. Magtoto
By Froilan Magtoto
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga--As a saying
goes, a criminal always
returns to a crime scene.
This is what happened
after three thieves broke
into a 41-year old bachelorette’s house and carted
away cash and valuable
items in Angeles City recently.
The victim was identified as Aloha Flores and
resident of Epza, Baranagy Cacutud, Angeles City.
The suspects were
Melvin Mercado, 22, jobless, of the same area; and
two other John Does.
According to investigation, the suspects
entered the house of the
victim at about 1:30 a.m.
by forcibly destroying the
screen window.
Before leaving, the
thieves took undetermined amount of cash
and valuables such as
cell phones, expensive
slippers, towel and other
items.
After the theft, two
of the suspects, identified
as John Does, returned
to the scene acting suspiciously in front of the victim’s house.
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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga-Two separate police drug buy-bust
operations netted on Tuesday and
Wednesday three drug pushers in
Angeles City and Floridablanca in
Pampanga.
Police said arrested on
Wednesday in Angeles City were
Marissa Lising, alias May, 44, a
resident of Barangay Pampang,
Angeles City and Michael Bonifacio, 35, of Barangay Balibago, also
in Angeles City.
Police said Lising and Bonifacio sold shabu to police poseur
buyer at about 5 p.m. in a house at
Michael Street Diamond Subdivision, in Angeles City.
Confiscated from them were
a small-size heat-sealed plastic
sachet containing shabu and the
marked money.
The suspects were brought to
the police station for proper disposition.
In Floridablanca, arrested
was Allein Bernando, 29, of Barangay Poblacion, about 8:10 p.m.
on Tuesday.
Seized from Bernando were
two plastic sachets containing
shabu and marked money.
Police said the operation
against Bernando was witnessed
by the barangay captain of San
Isidro, Floridablanca, representatives from the media and Department of Justice.
The suspect was first brought
to the Floridablanca Police Station
for investigation and later to this
camp for examination. ●
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Fishers, SBMA thumb down plastics
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT-Fisher folks in the Subic Bay
Area have joined the Subic
Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in its advocacy
against the use of plastics
and other non-biodegradable products that pollute
the environment.
During the recent celebration of the “Araw ng
Mangingisda”,
members
of the Subic Bay Integrated
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (SBIFARMC) said they
have rallied to the call by the
SBMA for a ban on plastics
as their contribution to the
cause of environmental protection and sustainable development.
The SBMA had enforced
a “No Plastic Bag/No Styrofoam” policy among retail
establishments inside the
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
starting January 1 and has
put in place stiff penalties
for repeated violations.
“Ito ngayon ang adbokasya ng IFARMC na nais
naming iparating sa mga
residente, lalo na iyong mga
nakatira sa tabi ng mga ilog
(This is now the IFARMC’s
advocacy that we would like
to convey to residents, especially those living by the
riverside),” said SBIFARMC
chairman Restituto Del Rosario.
“Ang mga itinatapon
na plastic sa mga ilog ay
pumapatay sa yamang-dagat na ikinabubuhay natin.
Kaya huwag sana tayong
magtatapon ng basura, lalo
na ang mga plastic, sa ilog
at sa dagat (Plastics that are
thrown into the river kill a
marine resource, which is
our livelihood),” Rosario apPLASTICS Page 7
Hundreds hired at
Bulacan job fair
By Charlene A. Cayabyab
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO--More
than 200 job applicants were hired
during the Independence Day job fair
in Bulacan province.
Raymundo Agravante, chief of the
Department of Labor and Employment in Central Luzon, said the “Kalayaan 2013” job fair at the Malolos
Sports and Convention Center in Malolos City has hired 241 jobseekers on
the spot.
Agravante said the job fair is held
annually as the labor agency’s highlight
activity during the observance of the
Philippine Independence Day adding
that this year’s theme was, “Ambagan
Tungo sa Malawakang Kaunlaran.”
The number of hired applicants,
Agravante said, achieves the labor
agency’s placement rate target of 15
percent out of the 1,571 registered job
applicants.
Pedro Fernando Jr., DOLE Bulacan Field Office head, said more than
7,600 job vacancies were offered by 54
companies during the job fair. Of this
number, 3,723 were local positions and
the other 3,900 were for overseas companies.
The job fair was held in partnership with the Malolos City Government through its Public Employment
Service Office, Philippine Overseas
Employment Administration (POEA),
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and
Catholic Commission on Social Action
(CCSA).
“I’d like to commend the local government, through its PESO, and all
participating employers for being instrumental in bridging more employment opportunities for our jobseekers
here in the region,” Agravante said. ●
Republic of the Philippines
Local Civil Registry Office
Province: PAMPANGA
City/Municipality: ARAYAT
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
In compliance with the publication requirement
and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No.
2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the
Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on
R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public
that FE BUAN SACRO has filed with this Office, a
petition for correction of entry in the sex “MALE”
to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FE
REYES BUAN at Arayat, Pampanga and whose
parents are CENON BUAN and AMANDA REYES.
Any person adversely affected by said petition
may file his/her written opposition with this office
not later than two weeks.
(Sgd) MA. GRETA P. DE ALA
Municipal Civil Registrar
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10,000 flock
Independence Day
activities in SF
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO--This city marked the
115th Celebration of Philippine
Independence on June 12 with
a whole-day commemoration
program that attracted an estimated 10,000 attendees.
The
celebration
was
launched jointly by congressman-elect and outgoing Mayor
Oscar S. Rodriguez and mayorelect Edwin Santiago together
with the other city officials and
employees, and was capped by
a Torch Parade that started at
the Heroes Hall and passed
through major streets in the
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Guagua incoming mayor
vows to support ‘carvers
By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
GUAGUA, Pampanga--In
order to promote and boost
the crafts of his constituents, this town’s mayor-elect,
Dante Torres, on Wednesday
vowed to support woodcarvers of Betis here.
During his speech at the
commemoration of the country’s 115th Independence Day,
wherein SM City Pampanga
showcased the best work of
the world famous Betis woodcarvers, Torres vowed to allocate funding for the craftsmen.
Torres said he will find
ways to allocate funding to
support the woodcarvers to
boost the creative and artistic
aspect of the craft and attract
more people into this art form.
Guagua, specifically Betis, for years, has been known
for its famous woodcarvings.
During the event, SM City
Pampanga highlighted the
works of the Mandukit Anluagi Ning Sta. Ursula (MASU)
and that of Presidential Merit
Awardee for Ecclesiastical
Art Willy Layug who executed
this year’s centerpiece design.
Layug is the most soughtafter sculptor in the contemporary scene with his works prized
by both collectors and critics.
His works include the
restored Matamoros on the
pediment of the Intramuros
gate, the baldacchino of the
Sto. Domingo Church, and
retablos of some of the country’s major cathedrals and
churches. His latest opus is
the San Lorenzo Ruiz & San
Pedro Calungsod altar at the
Pontificio Collegio Filippino
in Rome.
Layug’s Betis Galleria
provides employment to his
cabalen and serves as a showcase of his unique style in
carving religious icons. ●
MALL-WIDE CELEBRATION. Dignitaries, guest and SM City Clark officers and employees: (L to R) Ryan Boyce of PBB Teen Edition, Mark Herrera, Marjorie Celis, AUF Concert Chorus, Cheska Pangilinan, Rowena
Miranda, Del and Marco Guillen, SM City Clark Mall Manager Ana Datu and Assistant Branch Manager of SM Store Anthony Ochoa wave Philippine flags to celebrate Independence Day. --Contributed photo
CSF Archdiocese to conduct
seminar on church heritage
By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO--In a bid to promote and
protect church heritage structures, the Archdiocese of San
Fernando will conduct a workshop this coming Monday (June
17) at the Holy Angel University
(HAU) in Angeles City.
The
seminar-workshop
will start at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
at the Academic Hall, St. Joseph Building of HAU.
The workshop aims to better familiarize the stewards of
its heritage structures with the
issues and fundamentals of
conservation of the church.
The seminar-workshop will
also serve as the venue to consult both clergy and lay leaders
of heritage parish communities
on drafting the Archdiocesan
Commission on Church Heritage (ACCH) guidelines and
setting up its organizational
structure.
Among the issues to be
tackled during the seminar
include Language and Translation; Religious Tourism;
Tangible Heritage; Intangible
Heritage; and Archives and
Museums.
The seminar-workshop is
organized by the ACCH in cooperation with Holy Rosary
Parish, Holy Angel University
Institute for Christian Formation and the Center for Kapampangan Studies.
Expected speakers are two
known leading authorities on
Church heritage conservation,
Prof. Regalado Trota Jose of
the University of Santo Tomas
Archives and Commissioner
for Cultural Heritage of the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts; and Fr. Milan Ted
Torralba, Executive Secretary
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for the Permanent Committee
for the Cultural Heritage of the
Church of the Catholic Bishops
Conference of the Philippines
(CBCP).
Among others who are expected to attend the seminar
are parish priests, presidents of
Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC)
and Parish Heritage Coordinators.
The Archdiocesan also invited seminarians, Church heritage workers/practitioners and
tourism officers of local government units (LGUs).
Interested parties who
wish to attend the seminar but
who are not official parish representatives may be accommodated.
For more information,
contact the Office of Auxiliary
Bishop Ambo David (+63917
5080302) or HAU-CKS (+45
888 2902 loc. 1312). ●
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P1.2-M poured to solve fishpond lice
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO--The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
(BFAR) regional office has allocated some
P1.2 million for the program that would
assist fish farmers affected by “kuto” (fishpond lice) in Masantol town and nearby
municipality of Hagonoy in Bulacan.
BFAR regional director Remedios
Ongtangco said the agency has created a
task force that would help and support the
fish farmers in eradicating the lice infestation that pose threat to the fishing industry
in the areas.
Ongtangco said the program’s activities include the survey of affected areas,
trainings on basic pond preparation and
fish health management.
She said that BFAR’s survey conducted in the affected areas last February
showed that the emergence of kuto was
caused by poor pond management.
“Kuto appears and thrives in polluted
water,” she said.
She said the BFAR team found out a
very poor quality of water in the affected
areas.
“Infestation in Masantol town, specifically in Barangays Bagang, Sagrada, Nigui and Sta. Monica, was heavy that when
you dip your hands in the water, in a few
minutes, the kuto already attached themselves to your hands,” she said.
She said the other sampling points
are not presently infested but all have
experienced infestations in the previous
growing cycles.
She said the fish farmers observed
that infestations occurred during the fingerling and juvenile stages of fish and
shrimps.
Only the mudcrabs were able to survive the infestation, she said.
Ongtangco also said that some fish
farmers even claimed that they experienced 100 percent mortalities for their
tilapia and milkfish stocks.
Likewise, she said BFAR team also
observed that all the fishponds in the affected areas were covered with heavy
vegetation.
“It is observed that at least 50 percent
of the total production area were covered
with vegetation,” she said.
As a result, the BFAR has recommended clearing and complete drying of
ponds.
“Eradicating the vegetation during
pond preparation and prolonged sun drying of the pond bottom helped minimized
the proliferation of kuto,” she said.
To educate the fishfarmers on proper
pond management, the BFAR has conducted techno-demo project to 19 qualified and willing fishfarmers in the affected
areas.
The BFAR official said the agency will
also provide the expenses for pond clearing and preparation.
She said the BFAR also rented water
pumps for the undrainable fishponds.
“Fine mesh screen was also provided
to prevent the entry of kuto from the communal bodies of water,” she said.
Aside from these, she said the BFAR
will also provide 50 percent subsidy of the
stock requirement for shrimp and 100 percent for tilapia and bangus.
“Kuto” an isopod identified as alitropus type infected cultured species such as
tilapia, bangus, and shrimps. ● (PNA)
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EDITORIAL
Junked
The courts have been junking
electoral protests filed by losing
candidates in the past mid-term
election all over the country.
In Pampanga, two protests
have already been dismissed
for lack of substance--that of
Sto. Tomas and Candaba.
Protests are ways for losing
candidates to air their grievances about the elections where
they thought they were cheated
and not defeated. However,
they also become avenues of
other politicians to prolong their
agony, as if it will make them
feel better afterwards.
Sadly, the election protests,
which are now placed in the
hands of the regular courts, only
add up to the swelling number
of cases in the courts, delaying the resolution of high-profile
cases to the detriment of those
who have their rights violated.
Alarming, too, is that some
politicians file their protests as
a sort of ego-massage even if
they did not have ample evidence to back-up their claims.
This is a democratic country
where one can do anything as
long as it is within lawful bounds,
yes. But, Filipinos should also
practice self-restraint and consider the good of the bigger
majority before himself and this
goes even to politicians.
Hey! Aren’t they supposed to
know that already?
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When pen and sword unite
of such a spirit, written perhaps as
he languished in jail as a prisoner of
the Americans. The same with Mariano Proceso Pabalan-Byron’s Apat
ya ing Junio, (The Fourth
of June) based on the author’s participation, along
with other Kapampangans,
As part of this local news
in an uprising in which redaily, I am truly honored to
bels hurled flaming cocobecome part of this respectnut husks at a Spanish gared regional newspaper of
rison in the capital town
Central Luzon. This paper
of Bacolor. This might be
was able to prove its worth
the same version of Cuatro
and continue to live up with
de Junio, a play written by
this gained respect by delivFelix Galura based on the
ering not just news but relevant events and updates, Magbalawe revolt he led together with
Paulino Lirag which was
and not just opinions but a Aleesus Manarang
participated in by the Volbroad spectrum of life’s kauntarios Locales of Bacolor
leidoscopic reflections.
on June 4th, 1898.
It has been a year now,
Aside from Galura, Soto
and every day, all its writand Pabalan, other Kapamers, reporters, manager
pangan Katipuneros include
and staff continue to brave
Cornelio Pabalan Byron
all the test and boundaries
(brother of Mariano), Modesof a daring but responsito Joaquin who was also from
ble journalism just to get
Bacolor, and the Tolentino
all sorts of data from all
brothers (Aurelio and Jacinto)
over--factual enough to
of Guagua. Aurelio Tolentino’s
voice them out to responplay Kahapon, Ngayon, at Busible readers and critiques
kas attacked the American
like you--the headline of
occupation during that time,
all headlines. The following
article I wrote is especially dedicated for which he was sent to jail several times.
to my ka-headline brothers and sis***
ters. Kudos HGL! Headline tamu!
The Filipino Poet as
Guerilla and Vice Versa
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Kapampangans in revolt
According to Gregorio Brillantes,
Among the early chronicles re- “the Filipino, in fiction if not in reality,
corded during the Spanish Period, “the is perceived as not arriving, not comInsurrection by Filipinos,” is a whole ing home, but departing”. This is a
chapter in Blair and Robertson devot- motif dramatized all too vividly in the
ed to Kapampangan revolts against the travels of two of the greatest patriots
in Philippine history, namely Jose RiSpaniards. Of these people it says:
“… the Pampangos, the most war- zal and Ninoy Aquino.
Rizal wrote two important politilike and prominent people of these islands, and near to Manila, the first to cal novels exposing the social cancer
decide to try their fortune to free them- during his time. Using several characselves from the government of Gover- ter portrayals like Elias, Simon, Ibarnor Don Sabiniano Manrique de Lara.” ra and Basilio, Rizal was able to show
A large body of the literature of different approaches of struggles at
the Kapampangans reflects the strug- the same time aimed to condition the
gle, always bitter and often one-sided, mind of the Filipinos to break their ignotably between the natives and the norance, disunity and emotionalism
colonizers – the Spaniards from the before leading them to armed strug16th century up to the 19th century, gle. On the other hand, the sharpthe Americans in the 20th with the shooting tongue of Ninoy dared public
Japanese and later on with the local attention. His satirical speeches and
landowners. Juan Crisostomo Soto’s interviews made people believe that
Malaya is an eminent example, ac- from below there was a voice of hope
cording to Rosalina Icban-Castro, to be heard. Thus three years after his
“We have reached that milestone and we are not showing any
signs of slowing down. We will remain
the carrier of the most timely Headlines in the region!”
--Albert B. Lacanlale
“As poets,
Kapampangans
continued their
literary output
as inspired by
the existing politico-economic
conditions.”
assassination, people power broke out
in Edsa – Ninoy, hindi ka nagiisa.
Reynaldo Ileto observes that during the Filipino-American War, the
awit (metrical romances) about the
war with Spain appear to have been
circulated in rough, pamphlet form.
As poets, Kapampangans continued
their literary output as inspired by the
existing politico-economic conditions.
Pedro Abad Santos’ protégé Lino G.
Dizon came out with his Pasion ding
Talapagobra (Passion of the Workers)
and its companion volume Biblia ring
Pakakalulu (The Bible of the Poor).
For the socially and economically oppressed before World War II, Dizon’s
voice was strong and clear. Evangelina Lacson noted that Dizon’s Pasion
served as a good illustration of the
handling of the same subject matter,
rebellion, as Shelley’s “Ode to the West
Wind.” In fact, Dizon’s work opens
with a stronger and startling expression of rebellion against the existing
social inequalities at that time compared to Shelley’s earlier work.
Zoilo Hilario also made his share of
proletarian spell as he also wrote several literary pieces for the downtrodden and the underprivileged. The most
notable was his E yo Panasakitan ding
Mangalati, putting up challenge to the
powerful and the mighty. Amado Yuzon also added his piece to the social
indictment of the period with his Ortelano (Farmer). A former editor of Kapampangan papers, Ing Catuliran (The
Right) and La Libertad (Freedom), he
composed a long poem on a plainly
proletarian subject, successfully bringing it off in at least its original rhythms.
Nick Joaquin once noted in a review of one of Jose Maria Sison’s
books, that he found such verses
“charming” because they are “spontaneous and childlike,” which is not
exactly a compliment according to
G. Brillantes. On the contrary, Lilia
Santiago, a literature professor from
the University of the Philippines, has
written approvingly about Joma’s
works and pointing out the simplicity of style and English of his verses
– “ a reflection on ideology by one who
has abandoned the bourgeois school
of art for art’s sake with its attendant
obscurantism and complexity.” G.
Brillantes further notes the stunning
demonstration in a number of poems
of Joma, most notably of which is his
masterpiece – “The Guerilla is Like a
Poet”. •
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Isipin mo na lang...(Hindi ito love story)
(Una sa Dalawang Bahagi)
Mula sa kalayuan, tanaw
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baeng nakilala ko, wala kang
araw sa harapan ng isang
malawak na karagatan,
isang mahabang tulay,
mga puno’t halaman sa
tagiliran, na nagbibigay
ng magkakahalong kulay bughaw na kakulay ng
kalangitan, mapusyaw na
pula, malamig na luntian,
at maliwanag na kulay abo,
at ang dalawang nilalang
na kapwa naghahanap ng Towards
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sa isang napakahalagang
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Magsisimula siyang tumugtog at uma- dinadaan mo sa mga nakababagot at
wit. Damang-dama ang nag-uumapaw bobong tanong ang galit mo!”
na damdamin mula sa pagkanta niya,
“Ito naman… balat sibuyas ka! Biro
na para bang hindi na siya kakanta ulit, lang ‘yon! Ang galing mong mang-asar
habang si Laham naman ay nakapikit pero ang dali mo namang maasar.”
lamang at parang inaari ang bawat salita
Patlang… Isang patlang na hindi
sa himig ng kantang naririnig sa kasama muna dapat magtagal, dahil may nagniya. Hindi nga ba sila isang larawan mamadaling kasunod na mga sandali na
ng mga kaluluwang nagmamahalan punong-puno ng kabuluhan.
ng wagas, na parang ngayon lang ulit
“Haaaay… Atnis… Sana palagi na
nakatagpo ng pagkakataong tumakas lang ganito, ‘no?”
mula sa isang mundong hindi nila pare“Bakit, ano namang meron sa ganito
hong maintindihan, dahil pakiramdam ngayon?”
nila ay masyado ng sinasadya ang buhay
“Ang ibig kong sabihin, ‘ganito…
nila sa mundong nilisan nila sumandali? ‘yong malayo sa tunay na mundo natin,
Ngunit sana nga ay sila ang larawang malayo sa ingay at kaguluhan ng sanliito… sana.
butan, ‘yong…”
Pagkatapos ng kanta ni Atnis ay para
“Umandar na naman ang pagiging
namang may dapat magsimula… isang makata mo! Sentimental fool ka nga!”
simula na tila ba ayaw humanap ng wa“Hoy, hindi ah! Sentimental, oo, pero
kas ngunit hindi rin naman mapipigilan hindi fool! Ikaw nga ‘tong sa tingin ko eh,
ang pagtatapos, ilang sandali lang mata- sentimental na, hopeless pa!”
pos ang simula nito.
Katahimikan… isang hindi sinasady“Pa’no mo ba talaga malalaman na ang katahimikan, pero sandali lang ulit
in love ka?” tanong ni Laham, na para ‘to, ngunit mas mahaba nga lang sa naubang sa pagkakatanong n’yang ‘yon eh na… dahil may kailangan pa ring magikamamatay n’ya kapag hindi ito nabig- patuloy sa pagkakataong ito.
yan ng kasagutan.
“Atnis, bakit ba hindi mo subukang
“Grade school ka?” nang-iinis at nai- magmahal ulit at bumalik sa tinakasan
inis na sagot naman ni Atnis sa kanya. mong mundo? Pa’no mo malalaman
“Ilang katol na naman ba ang tinira mo kung handa ka na ulit kung hindi mo
kagabi at nagkakaganyan ka na naman? susubukan? At saka, natatandaan mo
Sabi ko naman sa ‘yo babaan mo na ang ba ‘yong sinabi ko sa ‘yo dito no’ng nadosage mo sa katol eh. Subukan mo na- karaang taon? Hindi darating ‘yong panman ang posporo!” patuloy pang pang- ahon na handang-handa ka na ulit para
aasar ni Atnis.
sa isang bagay na, sa palagay ko, ay hindi
“Alam mo, Atnis, kung hindi lang naman pinaghahandaan kundi mas
kita mahal, inihulog na kita sa tulay na binibigyan ng pagkakataon… mas isang
‘to eh. Ang lupit mong mang-asar!”
sugal kesa sa isang sadya lamang.”
“Eh ikaw naman kasi eh! Walang
“Alam mo, Laham, kaya siguro hindi
kaabog-abog ka na lang babanat ng mga ka sumikat at nagtagumpay bilang isang
tanong na daig mo pa ang bangag! Tapos writer dahil masyadong makata ang
ako pa ang tinanong mo tungkol sa bagay mga salita mo. Hindi na patok sa masa
na ‘yan! ‘Di ba para kang nakakaloko?”
‘yang mga ganyang tirada sa pananalita
eh. Mabuti at iniwan mo agad ang pagsusulat para sa isang bagong misyon, dahil
kung hindi…”
“Huwag mong baguhin
ang paksa, Atnis… Hindi
‘to tungkol sa akin. Tungkol
‘to sa ‘yo. Patulan mo ‘yong
isyung sinabi ko sa ‘yo. Kasi
isyu mo ‘yon, kaya dapat
hinaharap mo at hindi mo
iniiwasan. Bente-otso ka na
at…”
“At ikaw, trenta’y dos ka
na! So…? Alam mo, Laham,
ilang beses ko bang sasabihin sa ‘yo na ayaw ko ng mangyari ang
isang bagay na ‘to sa buhay ko na hindi
ko kontrolado ang mga bagay-bagay…
Nasaktan ka na ba, Laham?” tuloy-tuloy
na sambit ni Atnis.
“Oo naman! Lahat naman siguro, ‘di
ba?”
“Gaano kasakit, Laham? Natatandaan mo pa ba? Nararamdaman
mo pa ba kahit paminsan-minsan lang?
Anong pakiramdam, Laham, kapag dinadalaw ka ulit ng sakit ng karanasan
na ‘to: na pumalpak ang isang bagay sa
buhay mo na gustong-gusto mo sanang
magtagumpay?’’
‘‘Alam mo, Atnis…,’’
‘‘Laham, ayaw kong malaman dahil
ayaw ko ng may maramdaman ulit pagdating sa bagay na ‘yan. Sa tingin mo ba,
sa edad kong ito, hindi ko pa alam? Pero
‘yon nga ‘yon, Laham, eh, kasi alam ko
na nga ang pakiramdam kaya ayaw ko
na!’’
‘‘Kaya tinakasan mo ang lahat-lahat?’’
‘‘Huwag mo ng puwersahin ang isyu,
Laham. Baka manghina ka lang. Basta
‘yon na yon! Ayaw ko na!’’
‘‘Kahit sa akin, aayawan mo pa rin
‘yon?’’
‘‘Nagpapatawa ka ba? Kasi hindi nakakatawa eh… Pero pwedeng pagtawanan ‘yong sinabi mo.’’
‘‘Ewan ko sa ‘yo! Kahit kelan, K.J.
ka!’’
Papalahaw ng tawa ang dalawa…
tawa na hindi rin sinasadya pero nananadya at nagbabadya ng higit pa sa nakakatawang sandaling ‘yon, na sana ay
mas magtagal pa kesa sa tawanan nilang
dalawa.
‘‘Alam mo, Laham, matagal-tagal na
rin tayong hindi nakakatawa ng ganito.’’
‘‘Oo nga eh… kaya nga kahit hindi naman talaga nakakatawa, natatawa pa rin
tayong pareho. Siguro nga dahil hinahanap na rin ng diwa natin ‘yong maging
masaya naman kahit sandali lang.’’
‘‘Tama ka, dahil pagbalik natin sa
mundo natin, balik na rin ulit tayo sa na-
“Katahimikan… isang
hindi sinasadyang katahimikan, pero sandali lang
ulit ‘to, ngunit mas mahaba nga lang sa nauna…”
TOWARDS THE LIGHT Page 7
Freedom, anyone?
As I write, the nation celebrates Philippine Independence Day. I cannot help but mull over
this occasion as I went about the early morning chore of clearing up our front yard that received a
beating from last night’s torrential rain.
The question that dominated my mind as I cut down low branches was how homebodies like
me feel about celebrating freedom and independence. I honestly did not know if I were to be
ashamed or not of my answer to this because I just felt nothing.
I know that June 12 is happily looked forward to by homebodies like me because it means no
HOMEBUDDY
work
for the hubby and no classes for the children, thus no breakfast nor baon to prepare which
Dottie F. Lacson
is enough reason to stay in bed a little while longer. Who cares about early morning flag-raising
ceremonies led by government officials in landmark sites around the country as reported on radio
and television? Who is agog over the vin d’ honneur at the palace by the Pasig river? What concerns most is that it is a holiday.
Gathering leaves into a nylon sack, I thought of how far our sense of patriotism has gone. On
the rare occasions that I chanced upon flag ceremonies in public places, I have seen that people no
longer stop and stand still nor do they remove their hats from their heads anymore. Neither is the
flag given the respect it is due when one sees it atop a pole, faded, torn and battered. I then question the kind of independence that it symbolizes. Yet, I can only speak for myself.
The West Philippine Sea issue is something that strikes a raw nerve in me. I do not think well
of how our government is dealing with it because I feel strongly over what should be our own territory. At the same time I
feel a certain kind of helplessness over a David-Goliath scenario that everybody knows would be very possible in case our
country holds its ground. As the song goes, isn’t it ironic?
Freedom and independence. Yes, we are free to do what we want in this country. Yet to our people, these words seem
to have lost their meaning as they remain shackled by poverty, corruption, crime and fear. Voiceless millions continue to
silently struggle to survive. I so understand the absence of reason for celebrating Philippine Independence Day. •
“Voiceless millions continue to
silently struggle
to survive.”
MAILI TA PA!
Romeo S. Rodriguez
Bisa Yang Tumakas
King presintu mig ring ya ing teleponu
Mekibat yayng pulis a makadestinu
“Mayap a bengi pu, ing Presintu Singku
Nanung malyari ming asaup kekayu!”
“Ating aksidenti a keni merapat
Metung yang traysikel ing alus melapat
Karing pasaherus a bibilang apat
Agyang alang mete, purus no mang sugat.”
“Anta bakit wari, nanu ing milyari?”
Ing kutang ning pulis king taung kasabi.
“Kabang pupulayi ining kakung kotsi,
Bigla nyamung mig cut ing sakeng mesabi.”
“Nuka rin yang lugar ining aksidenti,
Bakung magpadalang adwang pulis ngeni?”
“Malapit king highway banda San Vicenti.”
Nganing mamaligwang nandin pa kasabi.
“Anta ing lagyu mu malyari keng kwanan,
King ba keng akabit keni nang listahan?
“Pasensya naka e ke malyaring sabyan.”
Pakibat ning taung manyad kasaupan.
“Nanu ing malyari nung ibye ke keka,
Ini nang lagyu ku, t’yak gamitan mu ya,
Keta nang isadya mung metung demanda
Ban karin husgadu iharap mu keta.”
“Anya mas masanting ing kekang padala
Ing pekamabilis karing ambulansya.
Ban detang sugatan ma-asikasu la
Mako naku keni ban e na dasnan pa.”
Spending and earning
A few days after the recent elections, re-elected
Bulacan Vice-Governor Daniel Fernando made his
statement that he is open to movie and TV offers
because he needed to earn more to settle debts he
incurred for his re-election campaign. His wishful thinking of making a
comeback to his activity
as an actor is said to have
been fueled by his needs
to pay his financers in the
recent polls.
***
It seems that he had
spent so much to have
his fresh mandate from
Bulakeños that he is now
looking for acting jobs to
earn more aside from his
salary as the Bulacan capitol’s
next-in-command.
The actor vice-governor
was once among the bankable macho-type actors in
Philippine cinemas and
television soap operas.
***
During one of the
Bulacan’s
Sangguniang
Panlalawigan regular session which he presided, he
pleaded while the august
body was on a 30-minute
recess before the crowd
of more than 300 observing the flow of the session
in the audience gallery to
watch the teleserye he is in.
iWrite
tomas m. garcia
“The winners
said that they
need to earn
first before they
will pay their remaining unpaid
balances, just
like vice-governor Fernando in
that sense. ”
***
Vice-Governor Fernando promoted his TV
stints before the Sanggunian’s audience whom he
made to cheer for him and his plea to watch his TV
acting project. He appeared not to be acting when
he begged the people to support the teleserye he is
into. He openly added that he has debts to pay from
the campaign despite receiving donations from relaIWRITE Page 7
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After Earth
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MTRCB Rating: GP
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Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
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SM CLARK | Cinema 4
Dance Of The Steelbars
MTRCB Rating: R-13
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After Earth
MTRCB Rating: GP
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SM CLARK | Cinema 5
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
12:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
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SM PAMPANGA | Cinema 5
Dance Of The Steelbars
MTRCB Rating: R-13
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7:00 PM | 9:00 PM
SM CLARK| Cinema 6
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
10:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM
SM PAMPANGA | Cinema 6
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
11:45 AM | 2:35 PM
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Man Of Steel in 3D
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
12:15 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:20 PM |
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MTRCB Rating: PG-13
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Robinsons Starmills Cinema 5
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MTRCB Rating: PG-13
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4 AQUARIUS
1 5 (JAN.
2 20 - FEB. 18)6
Professional associates push you to be the best you can be. You rise to the occasion and meet the
challenge. If you can wait until after the noon break to make your final decision, then do so. Things
are working3with rather than8
against you this afternoon. Ambition
9 and achievement are qualities you
hold in special regard. This is a time for getting ahead, a time for combining business and pleasure,
a time to savor some rewards as well. The social graces pave your path to success. Your networking
7 abilities are fine-tuned as you
6 weave in and out of the crowd to find the right people to be on your
team. You will help them as much as they help you. An instinctive urge to get serious about taking
5 care of yourself through
7 diet,4exercise6and work is important8now.
ARIES (MAR. 21-APR. 19)
You find it easy
2 to work with5other people
9 and may pour a lot of6energy into those around you. You are
able to find assistance in whatever career changes you decide to make, whether it be to a different
area in the workplace or a total new change. Success is indicated in areas of education, politics or
9know 1
2 and solve problems,5whether they are personal or public. Chances
the law. You
how to attack
are that your social skills make you popular with almost everyone. You have a natural grasp for the
and for handling the public. Because your passion can be so intense at times, you may
9 political
5 young people this afternoon and
experience some power struggles--careful.1
You may be coaching
really having fun. You will motivate and inspire others.
1 CANCER
5 6 (JUN 22- JUL 2
22)
The way you think and the way you express yourself are crucial to the way you function in the work8 Higher-ups do not miss the extra effort7you put9into most everything you do. This is a time of
place.
good fortune when things open up in a natural way. Situations are almost perfect and it is easy to see
which path is the one for you. Concentrate on balance and work at creating a balance one day at a
time. Trade business is beneficial to the economic growth and you may consider a business in import
or export companies. Opportunities increase and you find that you want to do almost everything.
Partnerships, personal relationships or the social scene, are very important during this time. This is
a good evening to enjoy friends.
SM CITY SAN FERNANDO
Downtown | Cinema 1
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
12:15 PM | 3:10 PM | 6:05 PM | 9:00 PM
SM CITY SAN FERNANDO
Downtown | Cinema 2
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
11:00 AM | 1:55 PM | 4:50 PM | 7:45 PM
SM CITY SAN FERNANDO
Downtown | Cinema 3
After Earth
MTRCB Rating: GP
12:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:45 PM |
9:00 PM
MARQUEEMALL | Cinema 1
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
12:00 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:50 PM | 8:45 PM
MARQUEEMALL | Cinema 2
Man Of Steel in 3D
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
1:00 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:50 PM | 9:45 PM
MARQUEEMALL | Cinema 3
After Earth
MTRCB Rating: GP
12:50 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:05 PM
| 9:10 PM
MARQUEEMALL | Cinema 4
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
11:00 AM | 2:05 PM | 5:10 PM |
8:15 PM
Robinsons Angeles Cinema 2
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
1:50 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:30 PM
Robinsons Angeles Cinema 3
After Earth
MTRCB Rating: GP
1:00 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:30 PM
Robinsons Angeles
Cinema 4
Man Of Steel
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
1:20 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:00 PM
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CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN 19)
You enjoy working with your mind and your sharp perceptions make finding new solutions easy.
Today you make new discoveries. You always bring an unexpected twist or insight into a situation
and quickly find answers. You are able to teach or help others to be more original when it comes to
words or thoughts than most. Your laserlike mind makes conversations fast-paced and illuminating.
You are an effective worker, citizen and family person. Many close communications are enjoyed after
work with friends. A very good story comes to your attention this evening; a joke, an experience, a
book or a poem can be shared. You are lifted. You will motivate others to tell about some experience
or be creative and write a wonderful story.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)
When you have breakthroughs, they often come as insights into your immediate surroundings, home
and environment--your support system. Preparing for work this morning, a family member may mention something that reminds you of an important file or chore or some item you want to remember to
take with you to the workplace today. This could be a dictionary or some technical instrument that
would help you solve equations in a quick manner. You are a grateful one. Work is successful and by
quitting time you will be ready for a little exercise. Could there possibly be someone to exercise with
this afternoona little exercise, a little off the wall conversation, a little laughter bring to close a very
busy day. Friends and family are such a joy!
LEO (JUL 23 - AUG. 23)
You work with real understanding in areas of the mind. Idealism is an innate talent and you are
in love with grand gestures and deep thoughts. Religion, politics and philosophy are enjoyed at
this time. You communicate with fair, just, frank and broad-minded persons. You are sociable and
sports-minded. You dare to dream big. You like new philosophies, long novels and may find yourself
in bookstores this afternoon or perhaps this weekend. You are very imaginative when it comes to
your health, the food you eat and how you take care of yourself. Quick to get the picture, you may be
helping others see the benefits that proper care can bring--mental, physical and such. Go easy; not
everyone needs the same health techniques that you might find beneficial.
LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 23)
Your inner self and your goals are the most active facets of your personality. They receive more stress
and attention than other areas of your life. There is an instinctive imperative to be powerful and in
control--pulling the strings, as it were. All of this may lead to a greater interest or experience in investing.
Compare, ask questions and use your intuitive insight before plopping down large sums of money.
You may want to spend some of your time this upcoming weekend in researching financial trends
and potentials. You should eventually do quite well with your investment choices. Others may find you
especially witty this afternoon as you join friends in an after-work get-together. A good sense of humor
will lift many spirits this day.
PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20)
An irresistible force meets an immovable object today. Proceed with caution! There is a lot of energy
available for disciplined work. You appreciate your particular situation and enjoy support from those
around you. A brilliant idea today may need more work but will eventually bring you some recognition.
Being more involved with neighbors or siblings later today keeps friends and family close and you
like that feeling of closeness. This is a good time for planning a weekend excursion or surrounding
yourself with friends and young people--having a good time. You teach others how to create peacefulness within themselves. Peace of mind is clearly an internal matter. It must begin with your own
thoughts and then extend outward.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21)
You are very original when it comes to home and surroundings--particularly in the environment you
build around you. This could also manifest in unusual ways of supporting yourself. You find it easy
and fun to create an unusual environment for yourself and your family. Of course, many years of
thought went into your designs. You enjoy surrounding yourself with what is new and different. There
is a sense of harmony. You can appreciate the difficulties of others and are understanding of the
problems they may be having. Music is invigorating and you enjoy attending concerts or performances of friends. Some event comes to your attention and you make sure to provide as many
people as you can with tickets.
SCORPIO (OCT. 24- NOV. 21)
You could make a career out of group or community work. Anything involving attempts to bring
large-scale and humanitarian dreams and ideas to reality will be easy for you now. Your ideas,
support team, and the type of profession you choose, will help you achieve your goals. Your ideals
and inner vision keep what is best for everyone, ever on your mind. You are charming and always
manage to enchant others with your words and manner. You bring a sense of the beyond and mystical to most conversations. You are like a fish in water when in the limelight or in a group--you have
an innate social charm. Political and lucky too! Law or education could be where you will find your
enthusiasm the highest.
TAURUS (APR. 20-MAY 20)
You like your life ordinary and you find little value in new trends and inventions. However, today may be a day
for change--easy does it. Any sort of change threatens you more than most and you do all you can to adjust to
a change you know must happen. Every so often, like those earthquake faults, life is shaken a bit and the ordinary may transform to out-of-the-ordinary. You, however, will do well with your decisions and understanding.
The changes that are scheduled for today will be more conducive to work production and you will eventually
grow to appreciate the new changes. You enjoy searching out and defining points of transformation, areas
for growth. You are able to adjust to the day much better than most and will set a good example for others.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP.22)
Perhaps you are teaching, counseling or giving some sort of advice today; your intensity is obvious.
Some people may prefer to keep their distance. You will however, make a difference; it is just that many
people, especially the young, find it easier to complain than to do the work themselves. You might be
able to show others how to think in advance so they will have some idea about the results of their actions. Your analytical powers are superb and you enjoy finding new avenues for your own inner growth.
This afternoon you respond to e-mail, snail mail and all sorts of other communications. Get the word
out on some newfound ideas or large purchase. You write a thoughtful letter to a sibling. Bicycle riding
is in for this evening.
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Gitnang Luzon
JUNE 14-16, 2013
HEROISM from Page 1
This was bared by
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
(NHCP)
Commissioner
Dr. Ferdinand Llanes as
this city joined the celebration of Independence
Day Wednesday at the Pamintuan Mansion, one of
the seven sites where the
simultaneous raising of
the national flag was held
in the country.
“The war has ended
against the Spanish on
June 12, 1898, and the
American are now invading the country, so while
they
(General
Emilio
Aguinaldo and staff) are
celebrating the first anniversary (of Philippine
Independence) there’s a
TOWARDS THE LIGHT from Page 5
warfare in places like San
Mateo, Rizal; Caloocan,
Manila and in here (Pamintuan Mansion), we’re
celebrating the freedom
but everywhere, it is war
against a new colonizer,”
said Llanes.
The said mansion was
where the president of the
First Philippine Republic,
General Emilio Aguinaldo,
led the first anniversary of
Philippine Independence
from Spain in the year
1899.
Llanes explained that
the Pamintuan mansion
is “important” because it
became the “center of government of the republic.”
“Kaya mahalaga ito
dahil naging sentro ng
pamahalaang republika.
Ibig sabihin, while they
were here, what they were
doing? Planning the operation of war. Hindi na ito
rebolusyon. Digmaan na
‘to (This is important because it became the center
of government of the republic, this is war,)--people’s war,” he said.
The mansion became
the headquarters of the
Revolutionary Army under
General Venancio Concepcion, in 1898, and General
Antonio Luna, in 1899. It
was also learned that Luna
drew up plans there for
the defense of Pampanga
against the Americans.
The house became the
official residence of Presi-
dent Emilio Aguinaldo
from May to July 1899,
during the war between
the Philippines and United
States of America.
It was also occupied by
General Arthur McArthur
and members of his staff
in 1901, and served as the
home of the Kamikaze pilots in 1944.
In the year 1981, the
Pamintuan Mansion was
bought by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). It
was restored in 1983 and
inaugurated in 1988 as
Central Bank’s regional office.
It was in 2010 that
the BSP stopped using
the mansion and turned it
over to the NHCP. ●
POLL PROTEST from Page 1
cincts in Candaba town.
However, Attorney Romulo Macalintal, Maglanque’s legal counsel,
stated the ruling of the Supreme Court
citing the case of “Sy vs. Macias, et al.”
decided on March 23, 2010 saying that
a protest attacking all the precincts is
not an election protest and is reminiscent of a petition for failure of elections
that falls within the jurisdiction of the
Commission on Elections.
In her decision, Simbulan stated
that Sagum, through counsel, merely
presented general statements of fraud,
anomalies and irregularities without
detailing the acts being complained.
The court stated that “protestant
failed to show that the fraud, anomalies and irregularities alleged in the
election protest had been recorded in
the minutes of the voting from any of
the protested precincts, and protestant
failed to state any evidence that would
show that such fraud, anomalies and irregularities ever happened at all.”
Macalintal stressed that the protestant is merely on a “fishing expedition”
as he failed to present evidence to support their claim of irregularities during
the midterm elections.
“They don’t even have basis to support their allegation. They are just saying that they were a victim of election
fraud and irregularities but they have
no evidence to support their claim,”
Macalintal said.
With this, the court said that to
allow the election protest to prosper,
despite grave failure of protestant to
comply with the basic mandatory re-
quirements, will allow protestant to
merely fish for evidence.
Macalintal said the decision on
the election protest filed against Maglanque was historical, being among the
first in the country to be decided by the
court expeditiously.
It can be noted that the election
protest was filed May 24, 2013. The
court received it May 27. On June 3, the
court received the counter-affidavit of
Maglanque and subsequently the decision was released June 10.
Maglanque said this is a double
victory for the people of Candaba: the
choice of the people was reflected in
the recently concluded elections, and
the court upheld the regularity of the
results of the elections contested by Sagum. ●
YOUTH from Page 1
elor of Arts in Communication at the University of the
Philippines-Diliman in 1987.
“I always use myself as
an example. Poverty and
other forms of obstacles are
not an excuse, especially if
you have the CCA within
your reach now,” said VegaCabigting. She disclosed that
the CCA offers some courses
as low as P7,000 per semes-
7
ter.
In the premiere universities in this city, the tuition is
P35,000 per semester for Information Technology (IT).
In statement issued by
the City Information Office
(CIO), the CCA opened the
2013-2014 school year at the
new campus in Pampang. It
will have at least 1,023 students.
CCA President Averell Laquindanum said the
number of students this year
could reach as many as 1,500.
Councilor Edu Pamintuan, chairman of the committee on education, pushed the
establishment of the CCA,
which initially had 382 students at its temporary campus at the city library.
Vega-Cabigting joined
Mayor Pamintuan and his
wife, Herminia Pamintuan,
Vice Governor and First
District Congressman-elect
Joseller “Yeng” Guiao at the
celebration and re-enactment at Pamintuan Mansion
attended by UP-Diliman
Professor Ferdinand Llanes,
commissioner of the National Historical Commission of
the Philippines. ●
PLASTICS from Page 2
pealed.
He added that in conjunction with
its advocacy project, the fishermen’s
group will plant mangrove trees and undertake regular coastal clean-up drives
along the coastlines and in the sea off
Barangay Baraka in Subic, Zambales
and Barangay Barretto in Olongapo City.
SBMA chairman Roberto Garcia
said the agency will continue to support
SBIFARMC in its projects to prevent illegal fishing and to preserve marine biodiversity in Subic Bay.
“The SBIFARMC is our major partner in securing and preserving marine
biodiversity here. We are glad that we
are again together in this advocacy
BURGLAR from Page 2
against the use of plastics and Styrofoam materials that pollute the environment,” Garcia said.
The SBIFARMC is an organization
representing fishermen from communities around Subic Bay--the town of
Morong in Bataan, the municipalities of
San Antonio and Subic in Zambales, and
Olongapo City.
The council, which is supported by
the SBMA through its Ecology Center,
has been deputized by the Philippine
Maritime Police and Philippine Coast
Guard, and recognized by the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
as a partner against illegal fishing.
With financial assistance from the
Patrolling policemen and bantay bayan members tried
to accost them but they managed to elude arrest.
Mercado, the third suspect was not as lucky as he was
spotted and arrested when he returned, casually walking a
few meters from the said house.
SBMA, the SBIFARMC has been able to
implement various projects, such as the
manufacture and installation
of 60 artificial reef modules in the
coastal areas of Morong, Subic Bay, and
San Antonio, Zambales.
The SBMA assistance has also provided livelihood projects to SBIFARMC
members and benefited their children
through a scholarship program.
In the recent “Araw ng Mangingisda”
celebration, the SBIFARMC organized a
three-kilometer fun run to raise funds for
its upcoming advocacy projects.
The fun run also helped raise awareness on environmental protection and
marine resources conservation. ● (PIA-3)
When authorities questioned and frisked Mercado, they
found the stolen items and cash money in his possession.
Mercado was brought to the Angeles City Police Station
3 for proper disposition while the other two suspects were
being hunted. ●
pakaraming bagay na humahadlang sa mga iilang
bagay na hindi natin gustong parati na lang sinasadya.’’
Matapos ang pangungusap na ‘yon ni Atnis
ay nasundan ito ng katahimikan. Para bang ito ay
isang nanghihimasok na tayutay sa isang kuwento
ng dalawang kaluluwang pilit na naghahanap ng
isang malayang pagkakataon para sa isang biyaya
na nais nilang mangyari nang hindi sinasadya…
tayutay ng isang kuwento na hindi mo mawari
kung sinasadya ba o hindi ang mga pangyayari. At
maging ang pagkaka-kuwento nito, hindi mo nga
rin malaman kung sino ang nagkukuwento, kung
saan at paano ba talaga nagsimula at kung paano
at kailan rin magtatapos… isang kuwento na mas
pinili lang magkuwento kesa sa sumunod sa mga
batas ng pagsusulat ng isang kuwento… parang
isang pag-ibig na hinamak ang lahat ng batas…
para makalaya.
Ngunit malaya nga ba talaga? •
IWRITE from Page 5
tives, friends and supporters.
***
It’s a public knowledge that to run for an elective position today requires a lot of money to
survive the campaign alone. Campaigning is one
thing and winning votes is another. Majority of
winners have opulent campaign chests.
***
I have a friend who is into tarpaulin business.
No doubt, he raked in thousands of pesos during
the recent election campaign period from politicians whom he has established good connections.
Aside from his earned return of investments, he
earned a lot of “collectibles” too from losing candidates. Some fled to other countries while some are
“into hiding” in their own dwellings and backyards.
***
On the other hand, there are those who won
elective positions who begged him that they will
defer their payments until they get to rest from
their recent election campaign spending. The winners said that they need to earn first before they
will pay their remaining unpaid balances, just like
vice-governor Fernando in that sense.
***
On spending, I heard that there are still many
election candidates who have yet to file their certificates of election expenditures up to this date. It
seems that the amount they spent is that high that
they need more time to declare as to how much
they have spent to the country’s election body.
***
Speaking of losers, some local candidates
who failed in their bids for elective positions are
planning this early their “rematch” come 2016.
Some meanwhile are targeting the upcoming
barangay elections this October and would eventually run for the “liga” positions or those with
ex-officio memberships in the sangguniangbayan and panlalawigan in their respective turfs.
***
Some opt not to indulge themselves anymore
in politics and prefer to live civilian lives, out of the
limelight. Politics is really “weather-weather” and
not a lifetime career. One may be popular today
but not tomorrow anymore.
***
A year after, some do get appointive posts from
their winning teammates who had their luck, either to
continue their public service or their exposure to the
public or their making a living. The election ban on
appointing candidates in the preceding election still
exists and imposed by the Commission on Elections.
***
For other opinions, comments, suggestions or
adverse reactions, you may reach iWrite at 09195107665. ●
ACTIVITIES from Page 3
city.
According to the Independence Day
Committee, the Torch Parade aimed to
get attention and remind the people they
experiencing the “true essence” of the
celebration which is to “never forget the
people behind the freedom we are enjoying in this generation.”
Participants at the Torch Parade
marched to the closed area of MacArthur Highway and a program was held
for the blessing and inauguration of the
“Tourism Road Walk” in the busy Dolores district.
The Tourism Road Walk was devel-
oped by the Rodriguez administration to
boost tourism in the city through the development of key sites along main roads
that could attract more visitors.
At the start of the day’s celebration,
incoming mayor Santiago shared his
sentiments and gratitude to the people
who he said “truly sacrificed for the independence of every Filipinos.”
“Napakahalaga po ng araw na ito
dahil walang mangunguna sa isang malayang bansa at malayang probinsiya at
malayang siyudad. Ipinagdiriwang po natin ang ating kalayaan at ginugunita ang
mga nagsakripisyo para sa ating kalayaan
at independensiya: ang ating mga ninuno
na nagbuwis ng buhay at dugo,” he said.
Pointing out the success of the celebration, Rodriguez related the Independence Day to the socio economic status
the City is now enjoying.
“Kapag ang lahat ng mga mamayan ay nadarama ang kaginhawaan ng
growth at better quality of life, then untiunting nagiging malaya tayo sa gutom,
sa kahirapan, sa mga iba’t ibang problema sa buhay,” Rodriguez said.
As a treat to Fernandinos, the Independence Day commemoration was
topped by a Street Party right after the
Road Walk inauguration, where participants had fun with food, drinks, live
bands, and a fireworks display provided
by the city government.
The event was also supported and
attended by the other elected city officials--councilors and board members-together with representatives from different sectors and organizations in San
Fernando.
Independence Day is an annual national holiday in the Philippines commemorating the Philippine Declaration
of Independence from Spain on June 12,
1898. ● Marna D. Dagumboy
SHOWBIZ
VOLUME II • NO. 3 • JUNE 14-16, 2013 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY
Bianca King passionate lover
BIANCA
KING
Pero bakit iniwan ni Dennis T???
To the max daw kung main love si Bianca King. Hindi
naman kataka-taka ito
dahil artist si Bianca.
Passionate siya sa kanyang mga ginagawa.
Kaya hindi katakataka na nang magsalita
siya tungkol sa hiwalayan nila ni Dennis
Trillo ay mababanaag
ang kanyang pagdadalamhati. Kahit hindi diretsahan sinabi
niya na matagal din
siyang naka-move on.
Kinailangan pa niyang magabroad nang matagal.
Naalala pa namin nang
sabihin niyang puwede niyang
iwan lahat alang-alang sa relationship nila ni
Dennis. Kung inaya
siguro siya na magpakasal ni Dennis
at sinabing iwan
niya ang showbiz at
maging maybahay
na lang ay puwede
niyang gawin.
Ang pagiging
passionate ni Bianca
pagdating sa pagibig ay mapapanood
din sa character
niya ngayon sa Maghihintay Pa
Rin dahil sa istorya ng bagong
soap ng GMA7 ay handa niyang
Christian Bautista
vs Mark Bautista
Unang pagbibida ni Christian Bautista sa
“With a Smile.” Sa huli niyang “Princess and I” sa
ABS-CBN, supporting lang ang role
niya. “With a Smile” is not an afternoon soap as earlier reported. It will
be shown in the morning, but it’ll
not compete with the hit “Be Careful with My Heart” as it’ll be shown
earlier at 10:15 a.m., after Chef Boy
Logro’s cooking show and before Ryzza Mae Dizon’s talk show.
True ba na inis si Mark Bautista
kay Christian dahil naagawan daw
niya ito ng project? “With a Smile” is
meant for him but Christian eventually took his place?
GMA exec Cheryl Sy says this
isn’t true. “The project is really meant
for Christian. Viewers are looking for
something light in the morning. Dati,
puro Koreanovela ang pinalalabas
namin in this slot. Now that we’re
having a local show, we’re hoping it’ll
make its mark in our morning programming.”
Sabi naman ni Christian, wala
naman daw silang gap ni Mark.
“It’s not true because we’re
friends way back in ‘ASAP’ sa ABS.
We’re together again in the new GMA Sunday show,
‘Sunday All Stars’, at wala kaming problema at all. I’m
happy to do ‘With a Smile’ with Andrea Torres and Mikael Daez. Maganda ang samahan namin sa taping. I
also get to sing the show’s theme song, ‘Ngiti’.”
“With a Smile” signals the return of Director
Louie Ignacio to megging soap. He was assigned to
do mostly musical variety shows and talk shows after
helming “I Luv New York” several years ago. “I want to
thank AVP Lilybeth Rasonable for bringing me back
to soaps. Na-miss ko rin talaga ito and I’m thankful na
very professional ang stars namin in ‘With a Smile’ na
sina Christian, Andrea and Mikael. Three weeks na
kami into taping and they’re all very good, everything’s
going on smoothly.”
tulungan nang husto ang boyfriend na ginagampanan ni Rafael Rosell kahit tutol dito ang
kanyang ina.
Samantala, umalis ng madaling araw ng Tuesday ang buong grupo ng Maghihintay Pa
Rin patungong Singapore para
mag-taping doon ng seven days.
Sa istorya, makukulong
si Rafael sa Singapore dahil sa
kagagawan ni Julienne Lee, ang
nagbabalik-Kapuso na huminto
noon sa pag-aartista para magtapos sa kolehiyo. Obsessed si
Julienne kay Rafael. Eh, di naman matanggap ni Rafael si
Julienne bilang lover. Ang puso
niya ay para lang kay Bianca.
Judy Ann Santos di kayang
bugbugin ni Sam Milby
Ingat na ingat si Sam Milby sa eksenang bubugbugin
niya si Judy Ann Santos sa pagsasamahan nilang teleserye na
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.
Wala namang reklamo sa Teleserye Queen pero ang aktor
na rin ang nakukonsiyensiya matapos gawin ang eksena.
“Well, she lets me act. But pagkatapos ng eksena, nakukonsiyensiya ako. ‘Okey ba kayo? Okey ba kayo?’ Hahaha! Nahihiya ako sa kanya pero mabait siya sa akin pero she loves
me and it’s okey with her.
“Tinutulungan niya ako. She’s Juday!
She’s
perfected the craft of acting. You
know what
I mean. Working with her
has been
inspiring, learning process para
sa akin,” pahayag ni
Sam sa
bagong leading lady.
KC Concepcion excited pasampal kay Juday
First time rin ni KC Concepcion na makatrabaho si Judy
Ann. Eh, kontrabida pa ang role
niya sa series kaya naman sa trailer
pa lang, nakatikim na siya ng sampal-Juday.
“Si Ate Juday po kasi, lagi niyang sinasabi na hindi niya kaya
i-fake. She really does it ’coz she’s
in the moment when she does the
scenes.
“Obviously, for the first time,
in my work here, since I got
into
mainstream
showbiz, never ko
rin namang inisip
na magiging aktres
ako or magagampanan ko ang ganito
ka-challenging na
role.
“Because I re-
ally came home as a commercial
model. And I really came home as a
host. So, it’s really such a good part
na napaka-generous ni Ate Juday.
Tinuturuan niya kami sometimes
’pag nasa eksena.
“Nanampal siya ng ganoon kasakit at kalakas. Talagang mari-realize mo na, totoo ito! This is the real
thing. This is somebody na seasoned
actress na napakaraming teleserye
na nagawa at napakaraming artista
na nasampal.
“So, it’s an honor to be slapped
by Miss Judy Ann. Parang baptism
of fire ko na rin, hahaha! Konti lang
makakapagsabi nu’n. I’m so proud,
hahaha!” paliwanag naman ni KC.
Sa June 17 na ang airing ng Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala na pinamahalaan ng Dreamscape Entertainment.