City reveals Lenten season activities
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City reveals Lenten season activities
inside news www.headlinegl.com Palace refutes involvement in Pemberton case news...pagE 2 VOLUME III • NO. 188 MARCH 19, 2015 Bataan towns to experience long power interruptions anew THURSDAY business...pagE 3 BATTING FOR ZERO CRIME. Governor Lilia Nanay Pineda urges members of the Provincial Peace and Order Council to intensify the fight against criminality in the province during a meeting. Also in photo are (L-R) Sr. Supt. Rodolfo Recomono Jr., Vice Governor Dennis Pineda, Board Member Rosve Henson, DILG provincial director Myrvie Fabia, Pampanga Mayors League President Apalit Mayor Oscar Tetangco and Col. David Diciano, commander of 702nd Infantry Brigade. --JUN JASO Capitol bats for zero crime in Pampanga By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda on Tuesday reiterated her call to Pampanga mayors and various government agencies to go for zero crime in the province. ZERO CRIME... pagE 7 Provincial gov’t allots P30M for peace and order By LIEZEL CAYANAN CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The provincial government headed by Governor Lilia Nanay Pineda allotted a total of P30 million for the peace and order of the province. This came after the Sanguniang Panlalawigan and the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) approved the budget at the 1st quarter meeting of the PPOC held at Benigno Aquino Hall, Capitol Grounds in this city, this Tuesday. Governor Pineda wants to ensure the safety of every Ka- pampangan despite the shortage of police personnel in the province. Based on the records of the Pampanga Police Provincial Office, there are only 1,251 police personnel in the province. Records also show that crime rate in the province increased by 27.96% in January to February 2015 compared to the same months of 2014. The 887 crimes in 2014 increased by 1,135 in 2014; 626 of the total crimes are considered index crimes while 509 are considered non-index crimes. PEACE AND ORDER... pagE 7 SUMMER GRASS FIRE. Despite the expected landfall of the weakened Tropical Storm ‘Bavi’ in the country, the heat of the predicted El Niño is already affecting Central Luzon. Grass fires are igniting apparently by themselves along the North Luzon Expressway. The photo was taken near Lakeshore, Mexico where the distracting smoke posed danger to motorists. --LENY MANALO City reveals Lenten season activities By Charlene A. Cayabyab ANGELES CITY - The city government through the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO) has lined-up activities in observation of the Lenten season done in partnership with the socio-civic, performing arts and the religious sector. Kicking off this year’s Lenten observance is Sinukwan Kapampangan’s “Panata at Panalangin: A Spiritual Journey through Culture and the Arts” which features a mixed-media art exhibit and dance performances depicting the religious practices of the Kapampangan region. On its fourth year, the presentation will be staged lenten season... pagE 7 2NEWS Headline Gitnang Luzon • MARCH 19, 2015 Palace refutes involvement in Pemberton case MANILA - Malacanang on Tuesday denied allegations that it is involved in the plea bargain agreement with the family of slain Filipino transgender Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude. Reports said Laude’s lead counsel, lawyer Harry Roque, alleged that someone from the Executive Department is pres- suring the victim’s family to accept a homicide charge for the suspect instead of murder. ”Walang katotohanan at walang batayan ang paratang na yan (There is no truth to that and that allegation is baseless,” Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a briefing Tuesday. Earlier, Laude’s family said they will not accept a homicide charge, which has a lower jail term compared to murder, for 19-year old US Marine Pfc Joseph Scott Pemberton because they want him to suffer in jail. Laude was found dead inside a bathroom of an Olongapo City motel on the night of Oct. 11, 2014 an hour after he and a Caucasian man entered the motel. Witnesses later on testified that the Caucasian man is Pemberton. The next murder trial of the US serviceman is set on March 23, 2015. (PNA)• MAGNA CARTA FOR WOMEN. PIA Bulacan Information Center staff member Shane Velasco educates Mass Communication students of Bulacan State University on the salient provisions of Republic Act 9710, otherwise known as Magna Carta of Women. --PIA PHOTO Professor seeks BPSU presidency By Butch Gunio BALANGA CITY – The Former president and current professor of Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC) is seeking the presidency of the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU). BPSU President Delfin o. Magpantay will retire on April 21. Valdez, 56, is a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering. He took his doctorate degree at Central Luzon State University. He was president of BASC for two terms - December 2002 to December 2010, and December 2010 to January 2011. He was also president of Luzon Association of State Universities and Colleges from 2005 to 2010. Valdez is recipient of numerous awards, recognitions, and appreciations particularly in research works. Among his notable recognitions are Civil Service Commission 2011 Pag-asa Award; 2010 Gintong Butil Award for Professional Achievement by the Central Luzon State University Alumni Association; and 2009 Excellence Awardee by Philippine Federation of Professional Associations. He said he will push BPSU’s academic excellence and sustainable productivity. He outlined a seven-point target that includes relevant and quality higher education; relevant and responsive research, extension, and training programs; empowered faculty and staff; adequate university resources; responsive and proactive student services; con- Quad at Nepo Center turns 2 on March 20 ANGELES CITY - This coming Friday, March 20, The Quad at Nepo Center will be celebrating its second anniversary. The celebration will feature two local bands - Cheche Bureche and Enye - who will entertain diners with their versions of today’s top hits and popular songs from the 80s and 90s, during dinner time from 6 p.m. onwards. Aside from the featured bands, the management has prepared some surprises including games, prizes, and cake, just like a regular birthday party. The event is sponsored by Smart, Dainty Restuarant, Limone, Binalot and K-Cafe. The Quad at Nepo Center boasts of the largest convergence of premiere home-grown restaurants in Angeles City, giving diners the best variety of both local and international cuisines to choose from. The Quad is the place for people to meet and connect, in a festive, casual, safe and friendly atmosphere, with the convenience of plenty of parking. The celebration is one way of thanking all their loyal patrons who come and dine at The Quad. The management, overwhelmed by the support extended by local restaurateurs, hope Angeleños continue to patronize The Quad, as well as all other developments at the Nepo Center.• ducive learning environment; and good governance. Valdez’s bid for BPSU presidency is backed by Bayan Muna Bataan; Bataan Transit Inc. Employees; Sinag Dagat Fisherfolks Association; concerned citizens of Balanga; concerned citizens of Mariveles; concerned citizens of Samal; concerned citizens of Orani; concerned BPSU students; concerned citizens of upland areas in Balanga; and Samahan ng Nagtataguyod ng Agham at Teknolohiya Para sa Sambayanan Gitnang Luzon.• Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: PAMPANGA City/Municipality: ARAYAT NOTICE OF PUBLICATION DOTC, LTO to bare list of delinquent car dealers MANILA - The Department of Transportation and Communications and the Land Transportation Office will release list of delinquent car dealers who deliberately misinform their customers as to the status of their license plate applications. “The public deserves to know if their car dealerships are shortchanging them. We will release lists of delinquent dealers in the coming weeks to show which ones aren’t fulfilling their promises to their customers,” Secretary of Transportation Jun Abaya said Tuesday. Abaya said the problem is that the delinquent dealers tell their customers that the LTO does not have new plates, when in fact, the car dealers are the ones not fulfilling their services. “They let months pass despite knowing fully well that the plates are ready—and they even mislead their customers about it,” Abaya explained. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Alfonso Tan Jr on the one hand said that license plates for first-time motor vehicle registrants are available-on-demand. “Yet many of these plates remain unclaimed from LTO offices,” Tan said. The DOTC and the LTO will release the lists of delinquent dealerships in the coming weeks, to better inform the public as to which dealerships actually deliver the services they offer to their customers, and which ones are shortchanging them. “For owners of new motor vehicles whose dealers tell them that the LTO is not ready with new plates: come to our offices so you can claim them yourselves. Your license plates are ready at your place of registration,” Tan said. Vehicle dealerships are regulated by the LTO, which can suspend and even revoke accreditation when warranted. The new plates are part of the LTO’s License Plate StanDELIQUENT CAR DEALERS... Page 7 Republic of the Philippines Office of the Municipal Registrar Province of Pampanga Municipality of Sta. Rita NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JOEVEE CAINOY GARCIA has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in the sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of JOEVEE CAINOY GARCIA born on OCTOBER 5, 1995 at Arayat, Pampanga and whose parents are FRANCISCO GARCIA and AIDA CAINOY. In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JAYMME M. SANTOS has filed with this office a petition for correction of clerical error / typographical error particularly in her GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAYMME M. SANTOS born on 25 JLY 1990 at San Basilio Sta.Rita, Pampanga, and whose parents are SERAFIN OCAMPO SANTOS and GLORIA LUMBA MERCADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than two weeks upon publication. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition to this office not later APRIL 6, 2015. (Sgd) GRETA P. DE ALA Municipal Civil Registrar HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon: March 19 & 26, 2015 (Sgd) ROSARIO G. SUNGA Municipal Civil Registrar HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon: March 19 & 26, 2015 MARCH 19, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon BUSINESS 3 Bataan towns to experience DoLE- 3 awards labor long power interruptions anew safety certificates to 101 NE firms BAL ANGA CIT Y - Bataan towns are set to experience anew long power interruptions due to maintenance operations being done by Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO). PENELCO General Manager Loreto Marcelino announced that Morong will have an eight-hour brownout, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 19 due to correction of power transformer oil leak, while Dinalupihan will have a nine-hour outage, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 25 due to the annual preventive maintenance of the Dinalupihan Substation and replacement of rotten poles. Lastly, Abucay will face a day without electricity on March 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., due to the annual preventive maintenance of the Abucay Substation. Aside from maintenance op- erations, Marcelino disclosed that they are currently rehabilitating 80 kilometers of old transmission lines, which it bought from the National Transmission Corporation. Meanwhile, the provincial capital will experience eight to nine hour power interruptions this Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21. “Majority of the city will be affected on March 20 due to the correction of power transformer oil leak in Balanga New Substation,” Peninsula Electric Cooperative said in a statement. Affected by the 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. brownout are Bataan Doctors Hospital and Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital, Isaac and Catalina Medical Center, and the staterun Bataan General Hospital. Also the Capitol compound, city hall, Balanga City Water District, Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) Main and Balanga campuses, and the Camp Cirilo Tolentino where the Bataan Provincial Police Office is located. This eight-hour outage will also cover Talisay, Dona Francisca Subd., Pto. Rivas, Tortugas, Sibacan, Joyous, La Kristina, Vercons, KFC, Shell, Rizal, Centre Plaza Mall, Jollibee, Ibayo, Malabia, Max’s, Ocampo’s, Chowking, Tomas Del Rosario College, Tenejero, Dona Maria Subd., Kinatawan Ave., Louis, Red Cross, Crown Royale, Beltran Subd., Rotary Ave., Elizabeth Bodega, San Jose, and JV N Bldg. On March 21, a 8:00AM5:00PM outage shall affect Tuyo, Bagumbayan, Recar, Vetafs, BDO, Cataning, Hillcrest, BPSU, Victoria Mall, McDonald’s, and Bonifacio. • By Charlene A. Cayabyab CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- About 101 firms from Nueva Ecija recently received their Certificates of Compliance (CoC) with General Labor and/or Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSH). The awarding commenced at the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DoLE) new field office in Nueva Ecija, which is now located at Unit 101 Knights of Columbus Annex-Building, Burgos St., Brgy. Sangitan, in Cabanatuan City. DoLE regional chief Ana Dione, Assistant Regional Director Geraldine Panlilio, Technical Support and Services Division for Labor Relations and Labor Standards head Ma. Rima Hernandez, and Nueva Ecija Field Office head May Lynn Gozun, led the awarding of CoCs. The awarding of CoCs was witnessed by more than 100 company representatives comSAFETY CERTIFICATES... Page 7 Sun Postpaid Plan unveils ‘value mix 99’ By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario APPRECIATION. OIC BIR Regional Director Conrad Lee (L) and Bataan Revenue District Officer Rey Roberto Manalili present a plaque of appreciation to two female representatives of a company for fully supporting the BIR Bataan 2015 tax campaign kickoff. --BUTCH GUNIO Province of Pampanga Municipality of Sta. Rita NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Regina P. Pangilinan has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “REYNA” to “REGINA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of Reyna P. Pangilinan born on July 9, 1959 with Registry Number 343 and whose parents are Justino Pineda and Emilia Valencia. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition to this office not later than April 6, 2015. (Sgd) ROSARIO G. SUNGA Municipal Civil Registrar HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon: March 19 & 26, 2015 SUN POSTPAID PLAN... 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Just plug the solar panel into the mobile charging battery pack, charge it in the sun and plug in your mobile devices. ACE Hardware also has solar lighting solutions that can be used as flashlights and lanterns with up to 15 hours operating time. There are also soSOLAR POWER SAVERS... Page 7 4 OPINION Headline Gitnang Luzon • MARCH 19, 2015 EDITORIAL No joke FOR WANT of a peaceful Pampanga, Gov. Lilia Pineda has called on all mayors to bat for zero crime in the province. She said that lives will be at stake of crimes – as well as the proliferation of illegal drugs – are not curbed. She told the mayors and those in attendance during a meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council that their main task as officials of the province is to safeguard the Kapampangans. In her own words, the Governor said, “Ang gusto natin ay wala ng drugs at wala ng patayan. Ang mga naliligaw ng landas, kailangan magbalik loob sa gobyerno.” She also urged the mayors to prioritize the maintenance of peace and order in their respective towns and cities. In line with this, the provincial government has allocated a P30-million budget for the maintenance of peace and order in Pampanga. She is adamant on keeping her kabalens safe, despite the reported shortage of police personnel in the province. Sr. Supt. Rodolfo Recomono Jr., director of the Pampanga PPO, for his part assured the Governor that the peace and order in the province is “manageable”. Manageable or not, the peace and order situation in the province is one that needs the attention of all sectors of government, as well as private entities and individuals. The Governor is right in saying that we should all work together for a peaceful Pampanga. Attaining zero crime is no joke. Listless? L AST November 26, 2014, the old store and the lotto outlet are all that Essel Supermarket has closed were left in the old Essel Supermarshop after nearly 55 years in ex- ket. Inside the new Savemore Market istence, succumbing to the expansion is Mister Donut, PharmaPlus, the binge of the SM Food Retail Group in shawarma and dumplings outlets, Pampanga province under the brand wine and liquor store and a bills payment and money changer where conSavemore. Old and unprofitable grocery sumers can pay their bills. Other than that, nothing much stores in Pampanga were taken over by the Savemore brand. What were had been changed in the old Essel once purely family enterprises in the Supermarket under the new management of SM Food Retail Group. province had been converted into the retail store of SM Food Retail Group – the Essel Supermarket of the Singians and Lazatins included. Essel Supermarket just like the one in the City of San Fernando is synonymous with grocery shopping. The en- Arnel San Pedro try of Savemore is a welcome development as consumers expect improve- Nothing much titillates the interest ment in the availability of consumer of the consumers to actually go there products. The structure of the old and buy. Perhaps, the SM Food Retail Essel Supermarket at the boundary between Angeles City and the City Group is preparing for new and exof San Fernando, however, did not citing developments at the old Essel change although the presentation of Supermarket. Whatever is in store, consumer products has greatly im- we are hoping that that they would offer new and exciting concessionproved. Outside the old Essel Supermar- aires who will offer new services to ket, the Gustav has already left the the public. The Savemore Market is near the premises and transferred to a bigger site at the Super 8 premises also in Chevalier School and strategically loBarangay Sto. Domingo. That void cated between Angeles City and CSF left by the Gustav can be immediate- and as such would be able to attract ly seen from the outside. The lechon huge crowd if more restaurants or Check and Balance G RADUATION indeed is one of the momentous points in a person’s life, as it marks the sense of accomplishment and success that result from hard work and perseverance. It serves as a milestone that opens the door of many opportunities for a person to reach his life-long Email: [email protected] Website: www.headlinegl.com DISCLAIMER: Views expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon or its internet website: www.headlinegl. com. The publisher does not knowingly publish false information and may not be held liable for the views of its columnists exercising their right to free expression. All rights reserved. Subject to the conditions provided for by law, no article or photograph published by HEADLINE GITNANG LUZON may be reprinted or reproduced, in whole or in part, without its prior consent. Office Address: 2nd Floor, U2 Building, MacArthur Highway, Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, 2000 Tel. Nos. (045) 455.0781 “Perhaps, the SM Food Retail Group is preparing for new and exciting developments at the old Essel Supermarket. Whatever is in store, we are hoping that that they would offer new and exciting concessionaires who will offer new services to the public.” could be bought but with the entry of Savemore there are several items missing at the shelves. We are hoping that the SM Group will pour in more investments for the holistic development of the area. For example, the jeep terminal is in a sorry state of neglect. A new jeepney terminal just like the ones at SM Clark should rise in the area for the benefit of commuters. The SM Group should put added value to its investments in the area otherwise Savemore will become a public eye sore. Well, there is no harm in waiting. Perhaps, good things are in store for us.• Reality bites be their closest friend in college. But after graduation, this person whom they consider as their best friend will become his or her direct competitor as they both carry the same degree from the same university. So, to impel them into a reality check, I ask them this very thought-provoking grow and mature as the years passed by. I have actually asked myself a couple of times, am I that old to see these students graduate? And suddenly, I realized it has been four or five years ago when I first handled their English classes when they were still freshmen. However, what is very unfortunate nowadays is that these graduates do not end up where they are supposed to be. I have several former students whom I have seen working in supermarkets as cashiers and baggers, and I can’t explain how I feel whenever I see them. As graduates of a four-year course, they Michelle do not deserve to work in Catap-Lacson blue-collar jobs. At least, they should be office assistants in government question: “What do you have that oth- agencies and private companies, call er graduates like you don’t have?” And center agents, or even professionjust how I anticipated their reactions, als in multi-national companies here I can see a sense of sudden realization and abroad. Hence, the problem is not on their faces. actually unemployment but rather it After more than five years of teach- is underemployment that besets our ing in a state university, I feel happi- country nowadays. ness and pride whenever my students Add to that the impact of the ASEwould reach their graduation day. It’s AN integration on labor demands as if I am their parent who saw them brainwaves... Page 7 “However, what is very unfortunate nowadays is that these graduates do not end up where they are supposed to be. I have several former students whom I have seen working in supermarkets as cashiers and baggers, and I can’t ex- Brainwaves plain how I feel whenever I see them.” HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon is a Daily Regional Newspaper General Manager: MARLO a. franco Editor: RIA DE FIESTA Layout Artist/Photographer: JP Manalang Reporters: CHARLENE CAYABYAB Marna dagumboy - Del rosario Administrative Staff: sherylin l. rivera Marketing Head: ELAINE MAPILES Account Executive: caren m. garcia monica bianca cabiling Publisher: I.N.I. Newspaper new exciting concessionaires will locate in the area. The area where the former Essel Supermarket stood idly for more the five decades has become part of the residents in Barangay Sto. Domingo and those in Barangay Telabastagan. Residents in the area who missed shopping at the old Johnny’s Supermarket will have the Essel Supermarket as last recourse. At the old Essel Supermarket, almost anything dreams and aspirations. Truly, it is also an occasion that may symbolize the beginning of an independent and rewarding life. During my pre-employment talks, I always try to motivate future graduates regarding the “reality” waiting for them the moment they step out of the university. I ask them to look at the person seated beside them, who may LET US HELP YOU! Want to broaden your business horizon? CALL US: (045)455-0781 • EMAIL US: [email protected] VISIT US: 2nd Floor ,U2 Bldg., MacArthur Hiway, Dolores, City of San Fernando (P) MARCH 19, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon Why God allows you to be broken many times L ADIES, here’s a fact: Before you reach your 30s, you would be meeting different types of men. Some of them are actually your own preference - they are on your list of standards. You flirted with some of them too, and you might even have fallen in love with few of them at some point. Either way, you would realize they are all douche bags. Which is your ex? - we like competition - and if we can prove that we could win any guy we want even if he is committed - it’s a trophy. Again we challenge ourselves until such time we can no longer get out and when you get your heart broken only then would you realize (hopefully) that you don’t deserve to be an option; you deserve a single man in your life. 4. The good looking – Who would 1. Drinking buddies – This was resist having a good looking campus the guy you met when you were crush boyfie? No one, because we all drunk or when he was want to have good looking drunk or... whatever. You’re only attracted with each other when you’re both under the influence of alcohol, anyway. He doesn’t ask you out for dinner or somewhere in broad daylight. Do you want to know why? Because if he gets his way with you offspring don’t we? But why anytime, why would do women keep on throwing he bother to still exert themselves on these playAubrey F. Sembrano effort? Ditch him. ers when they know they could just be the flavor of 2. Mr. Barumbado – Most of us the month? They see their flaws, tenwomen are easily attracted to the dencies and untoward attitudes yet “barumbado” style, probably because they choose to ignore them and when we drooled over Robin Padilla and his these guys leave them for a much charming style of pursuing women. good-looking girlfriend, nagtataka We see temperamental guys to be ap- pa sila? pealing - it’s usually our basis of masculinity. But the mere fact that they 5. The intellectual – Women love can be violent to others, what makes intelligent men. Someone they can be us think we could be an exemption? proud to introduce to their friends, We are perfectly aware that they but if you still haven’t noticed by could be physical, still we challenge now, most of these intellectual men ourselves hoping we could change are conceited and eccentric. They them - weird huh? Maybe some can afford to embarrass you just to women are really just dominating, we prove they are right. You’ll never want to prove that we can tame the win an argument with them and so wild ones - too bad for men, women you would always have to swallow measure men’s love by how they sub- your pride because they can never be mit and comply to their girlfriend’s sorry for their decisions. They would ground rules and when things don’t always treat and make you feel like a go as you have foreseen it, you decide dummy. You’d realize attitude is still to call it quits because now you can’t much important than intelligence stand staying with someone forever when you get fed up with such a man as temperamental as he is. who has very high regard for himself. Our ideals at times can cloud our 3. The committed guy – There’s judgments. Truth is, sometimes it a part of us women that really finds is us who lead ourselves where the thrill in guilt feelings. We gotta admit broken heart goes. We choose to be like that sometimes. And when you feel you’ve had enough of these men you would ask, “Why does God allow me to bump into these morons?” It’s simply because it’s what we want, it’s what we think would make us happy. God allows us to meet different men in our lives so we could realize that what we want is not what God wants for us. The very person God has planned for you is usually not your type. He is not a rocker; he could be mushy actually. He doesn’t speak eloquently but he is very sensitive. He is not as intellectual as how you “God allows us to meet different men in our lives so we could realize that what we want is not what God wants for us. The very person God has planned for you is usually not your type.” Pen Talks want him to be but he is very polite. He may not be a doctor or engineer but he is hardworking. He may not be rich but he loves you and you know he would do anything to give you what you need. You are not even physically attracted the first time you two meet but you are the most beautiful woman in his eyes. In short, he is the exact opposite of what you have been dreaming of, that’s why God doesn’t introduce him yet to you because no matter what HE does, you would still insist meeting those morons because he has given us free will. Stop running through your list of standards in finding The One. You’re gonna end up with the opposite anyway. Instead of checking if the guy you’re dating meets your qualifications, check if you are meeting the standards of an ideal girlfriend first. Bago ka maghanap ng boyfriend material, make sure you are girlfriend material din muna ha ne? I’m not saying here you lower your standards but if you are still single, maybe they need a revisit. What do you pray for? Someone rich and goodlooking? Maybe it’s high time to elevate your standards by praying for someone respectful and humble and loving. Just saying.• HeadlineinHistory Josefa Gabriela Silang was born On March 19, 1723, Josefa Gabriela Silang, the first Filipino woman to lead a revolt during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, was born in Santa, Ilocos Sur. Gabriela was the closest adviser of her husband Diego Silang, an Ilocano insurgent who collaborated with the British for the brief expulsion of the Spanish officials from Vigan, Ilocos Sur during the British occupation. After her husband was assassinated on May 28, 1763 upon orders of the Spanish authorities. Gabriella continued the revolt and led her husband’s followers in several victorious encounters against the Spaniards in Santa and Vigan. She launched guerrilla attacks on the Spanish garrisons on the coastal towns. Her unique policy of har- assment was so successful that the name “Generala”, which was given to her by the masses, struck terror to the Spanish troops and to Ilocanos who collaborated with Spain. However, she and her troops were captured in Abra on September 29, 1763 and were subsequently hanged in Vigan’s plaza, with Gabriela being the last to die. In honor of Gabriela Silang as a heroine, Ilocos Sur’s provincial hospital was named Gabriela Silang General Hospital. Also inspired by her heroism, a Filipino organization advocating women’s issues was founded in April 1984 and named GABRIELA, or the General Assembly Binding Women for Reforms, Integrity, Equality, Leadership, and Action. --KAHIMYANG.INFO OPINION 5 Panyulung pamu K asanting isipan at kayap a akit na deng antimo babalak na kumandidatu keng daratang a banwa ing maninap la para kng ikanono ning balen. E tana pisasabyan nung deng tatagal mangagaling la. E tana isipan nung deti tutu lang atin gelingan at kagiwan keng pamanyuyu keng balen. Ing isipan tana pa ing nung makananu la reting makiadwangan Aleesus Manarang para keng panyulung ning balen at bangsa. At mula keti karin la masubuk deng taung a reti nung tutu lang susuyu kekatamu. Metung a kawatasan keng aske a babasultu ing kidta ku kanitang banwang 2009 ing kakung ampang kekatamu ngan kabalen. Gunaman ta ya pu ing keyang kalamnan. Magbalawe Basultu (balse): Báyu pu ing sábla, keti yayábut ké Ing máyap a pinándit a kákung bábyê Ing laus a pamigálang kákung igálê Kekatámu yang tánggapan pamipúgê ASKE NING PAMIADWANGAN Neng Mal-a-ari (2009) Ketang kamúmulan ning mátwang kabélwan Dakâl na akagisíngang kapánwalan Kán’ta pa man dakâl nang kasalpántayánan Mamányanga karing sáblâng pilublúban Déning Katólikû at ding Iglésya Ding sámut-séktang protestánti’t dakâl pa Manggá na karing Muslim ngeni na dáti na Misasanmétung lûb, súyu kñg Íbpa ra Kñg ádle ning kultúra tang pimámanan Dakâl lang e súkat nu ta’man sulíngan Múpin kélat la at éla pasayángnan Ánti ‘la mong mangabáting ‘lang balíkan Kalalangán, álit’ kalutûng “sans rivál” Ánti ding kapangán, dúkit at tibábal Pukpûk, pinándê pati gílis míkapagal Misasanmétung lá’ng dapât migugusâl Kñg askê ning kékatáng ekonomíya Tiktákan nang pálak ing pamisúlung na Ing dáting sakâb-kumúsad nang ítsura Ding mísan pang mipíblasan pamanalágwa Nû ka man balíkîd ngeni ‘salungsúngan Kapanintúnang máyap ing paintungúlan Pamiadwángang mányali’t mamuhúnan Misasanmétung lang lálu kñg kabiáyan Metung mung báge ing mítmû karinatan Karing dáke ning pisasábyan káyapan Managúmpeng lálu nung máyap pigáwan Nung mapalis masalése pulítikang árapan Etána mipanábit’ mipanákdak panê Ilako naing áyling pilit’ e túne Túklû kñg gabûn ampong balíkîd púgê Misasanmétung pára kñg ikasalése Pawaga: Marakâl nang kasakítang delánan Miyáliwang panaun tá’ng petunáyan Mákbung neyng mákbung, at kasalân neyng dásan Managúmpe ta’ng panê dáne ning káyapan Ibatíbat sinulâd ing bálang máyna Ban mipapanúsig ding memaleng sáblâ Késa kñg kadénang pákâ-tanikalâ Mapándeng bákâl, kñg kaláwang masíra• Philippine postage stamp bearing the likeness of Gabriela Silang. 6 Headline Gitnang Luzon • MARCH 19, 2015 PcsO LOTTO RESULTS Lotto Game Superlotto 6/49 6Digit Swertres Lotto 11AM Swertres Lotto 4PM Swertres Lotto 9PM EZ2 Lotto 9PM Lotto 6/42 EZ2 Lotto 11AM EZ2 Lotto 4PM Combinations 46-18-17-24-39-08 0-1-1-4-3-4 0-9-8 1-7-8 7-3-2 24-31 40-11-19-10-38-12 24-05 28-16 Draw Date 3/17/2015 3/17/2015 3/17/2015 3/17/2015 3/17/2015 3/17/2015 3/17/2015 3/17/2015 3/17/2015 No restoration timeline yet for Mariveles Coal Plant MARIVELES, BATAAN – The first unit of the Mariveles Coal Power Plant, which has an installed capacity of 325.8 megawatts (MW), has no restoration timeline yet after it tripped and brought brownouts to some of the Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco’s) customers on Tuesday. According to the Department of Energy (DOE) Electric Power Industry Management Bureau Irma Exconde, power plant operator GNPower, has no forecast of its return online yet. ”No timeline yet, when it will be back online,” Exconde told PNA in a text message. She revealed the water level, to create steam, in- side the boiler was above the normal level. It caused the power plant to trip Tuesday which already reached a capacity of 290 MW. On Monday, the coal plant climbed to its highest level of 180 MW, it further climbed to 240 MW in the afternoon, but had tripped at 290 MW due to the boiler problem. Some of Meralco’s customers had experienced brownouts Tuesday due to the outage of the Mariveles coal plant. ”The temporary power interruption experienced in some areas from 6:40 PM is not due to supply deficiency. 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ARIES (MAR. 21-APR. 19) Take care not to push your viewpoint in a work-related situation. Watch for changes or steps that you can do to get ahead. Today brings new inspirations. Agreements with others are reached as you give the opposition time to think through the options you give them. Basic needs and issues must be met this afternoon. Regular checks around the home front will help keep things in running order. It is time to tend to some important matters now– whether you hire someone or do the work yourself. You could take turns with a friend to check or help with each other’s repair jobs. This evening begins a rather agreeable period. There are smooth relationships with friends and loved ones and travel together may be a consideration this spring. CANCER (JUN 22- JUL 22) Companionship with others is most rewarding at this time–you should take every opportunity to be with friends. A luncheon would be a fine way to become reconnected. Find ways in which to merge your spiritual life into every other aspect of your life. This will give you encouragement and turn your intuitive eye toward the beneficial. Plan before you act and create clear, defined objectives; you will find success in many areas of your life. Your disappointments are minimized through the avoidance of self-analyzing and an acceptance of yourself. This is a good time to learn about meditation or to spend a little time to prepare a place for regular meditation times. You will find a positive result in lowering the blood pressure and renew your energy. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN 19) Communicating and getting your message across to others is at a high. Your timing should be perfect and those around you should find you full of energy. You may be sought after for your advice and counsel regarding some professional or financial issues. Your psychic abilities are high and not one person would dare try to fool you today. Keep up with your physical exercise–an afternoon walk will help you make the transition between work and home. You will want to build your stamina and get in shape for the good things that are ahead for you this spring. Don’t be too surprised when unexpected friends drop over this afternoon. This may be the boost you need–they bring good news. Your love relationship is in great shape now. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21) You intuitively know that things are looking upward! You are entering a phase of emotional directness and impulsiveness–one marked by powerful feelings. Do not expect to complete a multitude of jobs or you will totally slow yourself down–you are independent and ardent. You will be satisfied as you accomplish your goals. Creative and pleasurable interests are high. Get serious about travel plans and include your loved one in your future plans. Spontaneity is the special word for today. You and a friend talk of investments. Your fertile mind will be picking up new concepts and inspirations. Another person’s ideas are captivating. Think about investing in the fields of child care, restaurants, home decorating and furnishings, hotels, etc. LEO (JUL 23 - AUG. 23) Your attitude toward good health will make a big difference in how you feel physically. A strong intention to change things may be met with opposition–do not push, you will find a compromise. You are entering a phase of emotional directness and impulsiveness–an aspect marked by powerful feelings. However, the energies will be working in your favor if you pace yourself and take plenty of time to think through your argument or methods of persuasion. Your taste in art is heightened. Perhaps this is a good time to select furnishings, paintings, colors, etc. You may also prefer to just sit back and enjoy what you have–to live life. Young people and a special loved one will be plotting to show their appreciation of your generosity. LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 23) Your sense of humor is pretty apparent today and if you are in a position to work in teams, you may find your co-workers fussing over who gets to be with you! Over the duration of the day, something will capture your attention and keep you amused. You may take a sudden interest in intellectual games such as trivia or quizzes. Later today you could take your skill to the winner’s line and win a little money. Support is there when you need it. You must realize that friends and relatives rely on you as much as you depend on them. This is a time when you can expect some sort of extra support or recognition from those around you. You seek philosophical truths. You must gradually let go of inhibitions and increase your trust in loved ones. PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20) You may not be able to lose yourself in your imaginings. Your home or family may demand much of your time today. Quit procrastinating–you know that the needs of these people are important to you. They depend on your intelligent mind and strength to see them through difficult problems. Your creative thinking is fluid and regardless of how busy you are–your ideas benefit everyone. You are determined to achieve whatever is set before you now. This, however, can leave you exhausted toward the evening. Take some time to enjoy your loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere. Involve yourself in something that the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy a romantic time with your loved one later tonight. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) Keep to your usual routine and try not to take on anything too difficult just now. Refrain from forcing issues in business–especially with an authority figure. A business hunch of yours is right but it may take time to develop. You will receive good news about a financial or property matter today. You may receive a gift or a favor from a close tie. Unexpected news could lead to a change in some of your appointments. Artistic and spiritual inspiration comes easily at this time–write down your ideas so that they are not forgotten or set them aside. Later today you might run some of those ideas by a loved one or good friend. Good friends enjoy an afternoon visit with you and your family. A sense of support and harmony makes this a happy time. SCORPIO (OCT. 24- NOV. 21) It should be easy for you to push forward, just now, in any project that is before you. Things may seem almost magical in the eventual outcome. It is a great time for getting your ideas across to others. Meetings, lectures and round table discussions are successful and productive. Later today you may have an interest in some tourist attraction. Perhaps you have news that friends or relatives will be visiting soon. You will be making plans for this visit and a cycle of nostalgia and domesticity begins. You enjoy the feeling of belonging and contributing to the happiness of others. Family, home, relatives and real estate play a big part in your life. If you are by yourself this evening, put on some music. Your home is your safe haven–make it enjoyable. TAURUS (APR. 20-MAY 20) Someone may try to sell you something fantastic today. You may decide that now is the best time to start asking questions that will give you a good idea of quality, quantity and any guarantees. You may be able to save a few dollars. Watch your driving so as not to exceed the speed limit. You may have to help put an end to a dispute this afternoon–take a little time to think through your answer. Loved ones may be puzzling today. This is one of those days where it may be best to leave well enough alone. You may have some difficulty speaking or getting your ideas across to others. However, you could gain some insights into future events for this spring. Plan to add to your flower garden with a few vegetables, fruits or a flowering tree. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP.22) Today you may be called upon to do a job that might be a little out of the ordinary. There are good energies for most anything you want to become involved with just now. You have good eye-hand coordination and a sustained effort will make almost any task run well. This afternoon you spend time in research–finding answers to long-term quandaries in the workplace. It is hard to satisfy your curiosity. The knowledge you seek is well hidden. You leave no stone unturned to get at the answers you will eventually obtain. Take time to enjoy the results of your labor. A friend has your attention later today. You may want to lend a helping hand. Finding new ways to make your dreams come true is essential. Some alterations will actually improve your life now. MARCH 19, 2015 • Headline Gitnang Luzon zero crime ... from Page 1 According to the Governor, lives are often at stake if crimes, as well as the proliferation of illegal drugs, are not curbed. She made this call during a conference of the Provincial Peace and Order Council at the Benigno Aquino Hall, Capitol. The Governor told those in at- BRAINWAVES... from Page 4 tendance that the provincial government’s task is to safeguard Kapampangans. “Ang gusto natin ay wala ng drugs at wala ng patayan. Ang mga naliligaw ng landas, kailangan magbalik loob sa gobyerno,” she said. She also urged mayors to be re- sourceful and prioritize the maintenance of peace and order in their respective towns and cities. “Ang ating layunin ay katahimikan at kaayusan sa probinsiya at mga Kapampangan na nagkakaisa at nagmamahalan na makakamit sa tulong-tulong nating paggalaw,” she added.• construct and renovate municipal police stations that are not conducive to law enforcers. “Maghanap lang kayo ng lupa kami ng bahala sa building. ‘Yung mga malalayo sa bayan, ‘yun ang pagtayuan niyo ng substations,” the governor said. The governor also urged the mayors to support their law enforcers and provide the logistical support that they need. She also tasked the local chief executives to pressure barangay kagawads to always make themselves available and cooperate with the law enforcers. The conference was attended by Vice Governor Pineda, Board Member Rosve Henson, Department of Interior and Local Government provincial director Myrvie Fabia, mayors of the municipalities and cities of the province, representatives from the Department of Justice, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Agrarian Reform, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, provincial heads and other concerned agencies.• headed by the barangay’s local officials, which aims to unite Tabun’s community and the people who come from different religious sects and backgrounds. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper and the Bisita Iglesia: Veneration of the Blessed Sacrament are set to happen on April 2 at the Holy Rosary Parish Church. Jesus’ sacrifices and martyrdom will again be remembered as Lourdes Northwest Barangay Council and Jason Pabalan’s Uyat Artista stage a two-part theatrical re-enactment of the Last Supper and the Crucifixion of Christ with “Siete Palabras” (The Seven Last Words) on April 2nd and 3rd. Angeleños are set to pay homage to the Holy Cross where Jesus was crucified through the solemn Veneration of the Cross and the Good Friday Procession on April 3 at the Holy Rosary Parish Church. Culminating the city’s week-long Lenten observance is HRPC’s Easter Vigil, Easter Procession and the traditional “Salubong” which celebrates Christ’s resurrection and His symbolic reunion with the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pre-dawn procession is slated to happen on April 4 from 8pm to 10:30pm. Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan stressed the need to keep these religious observances amidst the city’s growth and modernization. “This is yet another opportunity for our citizens to preserve and promote our intangible heritage and that is by safeguarding our traditions and religious practices,” Pamintuan said. “Let us reflect and keep the real essence of this season deep in our hearts,” the mayor added.• peace and order... from Page 1 Sr. Supt. Rodolfo Recomono Jr., director of the Pampanga PPO, assured the governor that the peace and order in the province is manageable and attributed the increase to the new parameters given by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in computing crime volume. Recomono added that the data proves the increase of police interventions in every municipality for the first quarter of the year. Vice Governor Delta Pineda, meanwhile, asked the PNP to provide a report which details crime solution. Governor Pineda also vowed to lenten season.. from Page 1 on March 30 to April 4 at MarQuee Park under the artistic direction of Peter de Vera. A holy week recollection with a theme “Thinking of the Poor, Feeling for the Poor and Caring for the Poor” will be spearheaded by the Holy Rosary Parish Church (HRPC) on March 30 to April 1. The recollection-cum-sharing will feature key speakers including Fr. Rocky Evangelista of Tuloy Foundation, Peter de Vera of BaleBalayan Museum for the Poor, and veteran journalist Kara David with her advocacy ”Project Malasakit”. On April 1st, the HRPC will do “Dalan ning Krus” (Stations of the Cross) at 4pm. The same day in the afternoon, Barangay Tabun’s annual community-wide fellowship through “Apunan ning Pamisanmetung” will take place at 7pm. This event is a symbolic get-together delinquent car dealers.. from Page 2 dardization Program, which will phase out the nine (9) existing designs currently in use, over the next two (2) years. They sport a sleek black-on-white design, which improves visibility and can be seen from different angles. The new plates contain various security features such as tamper-resistant locks, reflective sheeting ma- terial, and a “third-plate” sticker. These third-plate stickers replace the windshield stickers currently issued as proof of annual registration. Similarly, registration stickers attached to license plates will no longer be issued for new license plates. (dotc.gov.ph)• safety certificates.. from Page 3 prising operations and human resource managers from various firms in different industries operating in the province. Also present during the awarding are the 36 LGU and school-based Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Managers all over the province leaded by PESO Provincial 7 and market wherein based on a study, the projected growth in the country will be focused on low-skill employment. Secondly, there will also be fewer new jobs for women, possibly in sectors that are vulnerable and informal leading to greater inequalities. Another possible consequence of the ASEAN integration will also affect professionals as other Asian workers will be welcomed to work into our country. Knowing that the Philippines is still one of the remaining three countries in the world which only has 10 years for basic education, the impact will indeed be very appalling for our professionals and graduates. Imagine the worst-case scenario wherein our graduates will have a hard time competing with other nationalities for jobs in our own country as the competency level and skills of our graduates is far behind those from other countries which have at least 12 years of basic education. This is, personally speaking, the biggest concern that the K-12 Program seeks to address. On the full implementation of the program in 2016 by virtue of RA 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, each Filipino is expected to have skills in Information Technology, Learning and Innovation, Communication, and Life Skills and will be able to go to school, start their own businesses or be employed. I think it’s high time that people rooting for the suspension of the K-12 Program need to realize this reality because otherwise, it will be too late for all of us to say there is still hope in our country.• SAF 44 WIDOW... from Page 8 groups, [who] murdered and robbed the Philippine National Police SAF.” “Yung investigating bodies po yung BOI (Board of Inquiry) and yung Senate committee report sapat na po yun para mapatunayan kung sino po talaga yung… nagkasala. Whether MILF, BIFF at yung mga private armed group na iyan, isuko na po lahat,” Raechelle said citing the BOI and Senate Committee Report. Sumbilla also confirmed that they (widows) still don’t get all the benefits promised by the government but so far it is “okay for her.” She added that she more focused in finding justice for their husbands than the benefits that they will get. Meanwhile, PO3 Sumbilla’s widow said she will name their baby “Jaden”. She is due to give birth next month.• PHLPOST... from Page 8 ma and Theater (1961), and the Rockefeller Foundation Grant to travel to 98 cities abroad (1950, 1952, 1962, and 1963). The Montano Stamps is classified as a “Commemorative” kind of issue with a denomination of P10.00 and about 65,000 pieces were printed by Amstar Company, Inc. The stamp measures 40mm x 30mm and was laid out by PHLPost in-house artist, Victorino Serevo and Ryann Arengo of NCCA. The stamps are now available at the Post Shop, Philately and Museum Division, Main Central Post Office, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio Manila. 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To achieve this, the awareness, acceptance, and cooperation of the communities along the Pampanga River of the implemented rehabilitation projects for Manila Bay is necessary. Since the barangays are in the middle of everything, their support and participation in these projects is important,” Philippine Information Agency Regional Director and group Vice-Chair William Beltran said. Discussions are centered on four key areas: solid waste management, liquid waste management, relocation of informal settlers, and habitat relocation. Speakers include representatives from Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Department of Public Works and Highways, and Department of Interior and Local Government. Maimpis village, which is a Hall of Famer in the Search for Model BIR Bataan kicks off 2015 tax campaign SAF 44 widow wants justice, apology By Mhike R. Cigaral By Butch Gunio BALANGA CITY – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Bataan Revenue District Office 20 has kicked off its 2015 tax campaign at T. Del Rosario College covered court to increase tax collection in the province. In the morning a motorcade was held around the province. Tarpaulins bearing BIR’s theme were posted in many establishments. This year’s tax campaign carries the theme “Angat Pa Pinas! Do Your Share Pay your Taxes Correctly”. Bataan Revenue District Officer Rey Roberto Manalili led the tax campaign kickoff. OIC BIR Regional Director Conrad Lee served as main speaker. The two BIR officials urged that taxpaying public to do their share in nation building by paying taxes promptly and correctly. They reminded that the deadline for the paying of taxes is on April 15. They added that paying taxes is as simple as register, file, and pay. Mark Castro who represented Gov. Albert Garcia in the activity, pointed out that there are two things people cannot escape: death and tax. He said the governor fully support BIR Bataan in its thrust to efficiently collect taxes. Manalili has expressed optimism in the collection of tax in the province for the year 2015. The BIR Bataan office was physically improved for better service to the taxpaying public. E-BIR form is also already being used. Gemo Espinosa, BIR Bataan administrative officer, was in charge in the preparation of the tax campaign kickoff ceremony.• Communities on Ecological Solid Waste Management of the City of San Fernando, is likewise sharing its best practices. Among the sites that have been visited so far include Candaba and San Luis in Pampanga and Cabiao in Nueva Ecija. To be visited soon are Sasmuan in Pampanga, Balanga City in Bataan, and Concepcion in Tarlac.• MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT. In line with the ‘manpower development’ in Tarlac, the provincial government, under its Training and Placement Network Program (TPNP), conducted a two-day bread and pastry baking training, participated in by hundreds of Tarlaqueños. This is only one among the community-based trainings and workshops offered by the TPNP in Tarlac. --PIA PHOTO PHLPost launches Montano commemorative stamps MANILA - The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) recently launched the commemorative stamps featuring the Birth Centenary (19152015) of Dr. Severino Montano, National Artist for Theater, held at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in Intramuros, Manila. Assistant Postmaster General Luis Carlos along with Felipe M. de Leon, Jr., NCCA Chairman presented the commemorative stamps frame to Pedro Montano Ruenduen, Jr., neph- ew of Dr. Montano, who represented the family of the late National Artist. “The Philippine Postal Corporation pays tribute to National Artist Dr. Severino Montano and his contribution to the preservation and promotion of the arts as he joined other National Artist in the country who have been immortalized in stamps”, Postmaster General Josie Dela Cruz said. Montano, a Yale University, Master of Fine Arts graduate, is credited for professionalizing the theater industry in the Philippines with Arena The- ater, which he funded with his own money and established while dean at Philippine Normal College. Before he died in 1980, he played mentor to theater luminaries like Rolando S. Tinio, Emmanuel Borlaza, Joonee Gamboa, and Behn Cervantes. He was a playwright, director and actor. Among his awards and recognitions are the Patnubay ng Kalinangan Award from the City of Manila (1968), Presidential Award for Merit in DraPHLPOST... pagE 7 MORONG, BATAAN - “(Dapat) mag apologize po siya (President Aquino). Kasi dalawa na po yung results ng investigation. Malinaw po sa report na pinabayaan po talaga yung SAF 44 during the encounter.” These were the words of elementary school teacher and widow of one of the victims of the “Fallen 44” when asked by the media what her message is to President Benigno S. Aquino III. “Sa simula pa lang magkakasama na sila (the President, Gen. Purisima and the SAF officials) planning, preparation hanggang sa communication. So bakit po nagkaganon?,” she narrated. She believes, based on the way she understands the reports, that the Mamasapano incident was not an encounter but a massacre. Raechelle Sumbilla, 26, just got married to PO3 John Lloyd Sumbilla on December 2014, one of the 44 PNP-Special Action Force commandos who was killed in the Mamasapano, Maguindanao siege last January 25 of this year. She was six months pregnant with a baby girl when her husband was killed. During a rare five-minute media interview, Raechelle said she immediately went back to her job as a teacher at the Morong Elementary School on the third week of February after the cremation of her husband. “So far nakaka move on na po. At least ngayon may linaw na sa amin ang imbestigasyon hindi tulad noon nangangapa kami sa dilim,” Raechelle added. When asked about her reaction and thoughts on her husband’s superiors particularly sacked SAF chief Chief Supt. Getulio Napenas and retired PNP Chief Alan Purisima, she said: “Yung kay Napenas ok lang naman po at least umamin siya ng pagkukulang niya. Yung kay Purisima nakakasama ng loob hanggang ngayon tinatanggi niya na involved siya sa operation.” Last Tuesday, Senator Grace Poe said the joint inquiry by three Senate committees has found President Benigno Aquino III “ultimately responsible” for the death of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos in the January 25 Mamasapano debacle. In the seven-page executive summary released to the media, Poe said that the President must bear the responsibility for giving assent to and failing to prevent the unlawful exercise of official functions by a suspended Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Director-General Alan Purisima, in connection with Oplan Exodus. The report also said Purisima may face usurpation of authority charges; and indirect contempt by the Ombudsman. Some of the highlights of the tri-committee report include the recommendation to file murder, frustrated murder and robbery against those individuals who killed and robbed the SAF, that is, “concerned members of MILF, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and other armed SAF 44 WIDOW... pagE 7 ORANI