UN: CGMA s detention in violation of int l law. Gov, Vice Gov distribute P5-M in handheld radios. Capitol gets P2-M DoLE livelihood aid.

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1 what s inside Former BM to seek Porac council seat news...page 2 VOLUME IV NO. 82 OCTOBER 09-11, 2015 FRIDAY - SUNDAY Food buffs getting ready for MarQuee Mall s Big Bite business...page 3 LIVELIHOOD FUND. Gov. Lilia Pineda receives a P2-million check from DoLE Regional Director Atty. Ana Dione, Provincial Director Arlene Tolentino and Alex Inza Cruz, Chief, Labor and Employment Office (LEO). With them are 3rd District Board Member Rosve Henson, Bacolor Vice Mayor Jun Canlas, 2nd District Board Member Anthony Joseph Torres, Councilor Steekie Blanco and Provincial PESO Manager Luningning Vergara. --JUN JASO Capitol gets P2-M DoLE livelihood aid by MARIBEL U. SINGCA CITY OF SAN FERNANDO Governor Lilia Nanay Pineda on Wednesday received a P2-million check from the Department of Labor and Employment regional office headed by Director Atty. Ana Dione as livelihood assistance for the Capability Building for the Livelihood Enhancement of Nego-Trailer project in the province under the DoLE s Kabuhayan Program (DKP). Nagpapasalamat po ako sa ating regional director dun sa pagbibigay niya ng pondo dito sa Kapitolyo. Si director po ng DoLE kapag nagbibigay po ng livelihood, walang interes, at saka hindi na po binabalik ng mga binibigyan natin ng livelihood, kaya po siguradongsigurado sila na makakatulong dun sa bibigyan nila ng puhunan, Pineda said. Ten associations will benefit from the said project namely, Dolorosa Women s Organization; My League of OFWs in Lubao (MYLOL); Misanmetung Pamilyang OFW ning Balen Mexico; OFW Family Circle, Sta. Lucia, Magalang; San Simon Aguman Lingap Pamilyang OFW; Ritanians OFW Families for Progrescapitol gets... PAGE 7 UN: CGMA s detention in violation of int l law By Angelique Tuazon LUBAO, PAMPANGA Gov. Lilia Nanay Pineda and Vice Gov. Dennis Pineda led the distribution of 460 handheld radio units worth P5 million to village chiefs at this town s public gymnasium yesterday. It was learned that the provincial government, through its Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, has already allotted a total of P13.1 million for the purchase of various communications devices. In 2013, the Capitol purchased and distributed 21 base radios, one for every municipality and city, as well as 200 By Marna Dagumboy - del Rosario CITY OF SAN FERNANDO The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) yesterday said that the detention of former President and now 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo violates international law and is arbitrary on a number of grounds. cgma s detention... PAGE 7 HANDHELD RADIOS. Gov. Lilia Pineda and Vice Gov. Dennis Pineda lead the distribution of handheld radios worth P5 million for barangays at the Lubao Gymnasium yesterday. --JUN JASO Gov, Vice Gov distribute P5-M in handheld radios handheld radio units for the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils, municipal engineers, other key municipal officials, and chieftains of coastal villages. Aside from this, the provincial government also maintains three repeaters at the Clark Freeport Zone, two dedicated for disaster management and response and the other for peace and order, to ensure a wider communication network for officials, financed for P45,000 monthly. The handheld radios shall be used not only for response during the occurrence of disas- radios... PAGE 7

2 2NEWSHeadline Gitnang Luzon OCTOBER 09-11, 2015 Despite objections, lawyer says Morales qualifies for 2016 polls By Charlene A. Cayabyab MABALACAT CITY Veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said incumbent Mayor Marino Boking Morales can still run for a second term in the 2016 elections. Macanlintal, during the Elderly Filipino Week Celebration held at Barangay Mamatitang covered court here, said Morales can seek reelection after Mabalacat was converted into a component city in 2013 since the city s population, income, and status have substantially changed. In the case of Mabalacat, naging city ito noong 2012 and during the 2013 elections, Mayor Boking ran as the city mayor and nobody questioned his qualification for that particular position. Technically speaking, 2013 is his first term as City Mayor of Mabalacat, Macalintal said. Sapagkat ang inyong mayor ay kinikilalang isang mahusay na lider, isang lider na mapagkakatiwalaan, isang lider na kinatatakutan ng kanyang mga kalaban. Iyan ang dahilan kung bakit marami ang gustong lumaban at ihabla siya, Macalintal added. Kung ano ang desisyon ng taong bayan, ang desisyon na yan ang dapat igalang. Because the voice of people is the voice of God, Macalintal said. Former BM to seek Porac council seat By Marna Dagumboy -del Rosario CITY OF SAN FERNANDO Former Pampanga 2nd District Board Member Olga Frances Fritzie David-Dizon on Thursday announced her decision to run for councilor in her hometown of Porac. Dizon, chief-of-staff of Gov. Lilia Pineda, said she wants to start her full term as a public servant on the right foot by prioritizing her constituents. She added that her political plan had the blessings and full support of the two-term governor. I am excited to join the political exercise because I can help more people when I win. I will be able to continue the legacy of the family in public service as well, said Dizon, who decided not to seek a board member seat in 2013 to focus more on her family. She is the sister of Porac Vice Mayor Dexter David and daughter of the late Porac Mayor Roy David and former bm... Page 7 ANGELES CITY Holy Angel University president Dr. Luis Maria R. Calingo has won this year s Juran Medal, the gold standard for quality management in the Philippines. The award is given annually by the Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ), Inc. to a senior executive for achievements in promoting excellence in his company and industry. It STILL QUALIFIED. Atty. Romulo Macalintal, who was guest of honor during the Elderly Filipino Week Celebration held at Barangay Mamatitang covered court in Mabalacat City, supports the tandem of Mayor Marino Morales and Vice Mayor Christian Halili. Macalintal said Morales, despite objections and criticisms, is still qualified to run for city mayor. --DENG PANGILINAN 5 Garcias to run in 2016 local polls By Mhike R. Cigaral BALANGA CITY Rep. Enrique Tet Garcia and four of his children will surely be running for different positions in Bataan in the May 2016 elections based on their pronouncements. The four children are Bataan Gov. Albert Abet Garcia, third-termer Balanga City Mayor Jose Enrique Garcia III, Dinalupihan Mayor Maria Angela Garcia and was named after Joseph Juran ( ), the quality management guru who shaped current quality concepts and helped accelerate the total quality movement in Japan and other countries. Dr. Calingo is being recognized for his work in developing and implementing the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) since 1995, as well as for his advocacy in promoting quality management by serving as consultant to a wide variety of Philippine business organizations in their strategic planning processes and business excellence practices, which led to some of them being recognized with the PQA. Dr. Calingo helped develop the PQA criteria based on the Malcolm Baldrige Excellence financial analyst and SBMA director Francis Garcia. The elder Garcia is either eyeing for re-election as congressman of the province s 2nd District or as vice governor of Gov Abet who is seeking re-election. Jose Enrique or Joet will be fielded either as vice mayor of Balanga or as congressman of the 2nd District. Gila will run for re-election as mayor of Dinalupihan. Political neophyte Francis, a member of the Board of Directors of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, is groomed for the mayoralty post in Balanga City. All of them belong to the National Unity Party (NUP). At present their opponents are still unknown. Former chairman Felicito Payumo of the Bases Conversion Development Authority, a Liberal party member, was rumored to slug it out with 5 garcias... Page 7 HAU President wins Juran Award Framework, which is the highest recognition for quality in the United States and the benchmark for other international quality awards. Dr. Calingo has been a Baldrige examiner since As President of HAU only since June 2015, Dr. Calingo has put one of the biggest Catholic universities in the Philipjuran award... Page 7 CLuzon cops net 48 suspects in separate operations By Froilan E. Magtoto CAMP OLIVAS The Philippine National Police has netted 48 suspects and neutralized five others in an intensified campaign against criminality in Central Luzon. In a report released yesterday, Chief Supt. Rudy Lacadin, PNP regional director of Region 3 (PRO-3), said this is a result of the regional office s One Time,Big Time Operation. The operations were conducted September 24 to 30 by different provincial and city police offices in Central Luzon. It is an extensive weeklong operation, targets of which are drug dealers, arms dealers, gun-for-hire groups, robbery/hold-up gangs and other criminal elements, Lacadin explained. The One Time, Big Time operation is under the PNP s Oplan Lambat Sibat Project that aims to intensify the reduction of crime rates in areas of most concern. The regional director said this is cluzon cops... Page 7

3 OCTOBER 09-11, 2015 Headline Gitnang Luzon BUSINESS 3 CSF salutes Fernandino teachers By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario CITY OF SAN FERNANDO Recognizing the unwavering service and commitment of Fernandino teachers in building a better society, the City Government in partnership with the Department of Education Region 3 (DepEd R3) and City Schools Division of San Fernando, Pampanga celebrated World Teachers Day on Oct. 6. Held at Resorts World Manila, the program was attended by some 2,500 educators coming from both private and public schools in the city. In his message, Mayor Edwin D. Santiago expressed his gratitude to the teachers for their important role in shaping a strong economy for the city. The mayor commended the teachers for their selfless service and for being second parents to the students. He underscored the great responsibility of every teacher in preparing the Filipino youth to be better equipped for the world. We must become visionaries. What will happen 10 to 20 years from now? I believe that the future lies on how educated our children are. That is why we invest so much on the education sector, he said. Sa panahon ng internet, computer games, telebisyon, at iba t ibang uri ng media, mas malaki ang hamon sa edukasyon, subalit nariyan kayo at hindi nagpapatinag. Walang alinlangan ang inyong pagharap sa mga suliraning ito, upang maibigay sa kabataan ang mataas na kalidad ng edukasyon. Highlighting the celebration was a seminar on financial management followed by a screening of the musicale, Bituing walang Ningning. Witnessing the program were Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin, Councilors Nelson G. Lingat, Harvey A. Quiwa, Benedict Jasper R. Lagman, Angelica O. Hizon, Jacklyn G. Calimlim, and Celestino Dizon. FOR DESKTOP PCs SMARTPHONES & TABLETS! You can grab our Digital Edition Copy via & click Cover Today Food buffs getting ready for MarQuee Mall s Big Bite By Marna Dagumboy -del Rosario ANGELES CITY Food fans are now gearing up for MarQuee Mall s Big Bite! The Northern Food Festival this October 16, 17 and 18. In partnership with Department of Tourism, Department of Trade and Industry, Angeles City Tourism Office, North Luzon Expressway and Lifestyle Network, Big Bite is back to delight festival goers with food markets, Sisig Festival, cooking demos, culinary cook-offs and live entertainment. MANILA Local cloud computing and data center firm IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.) pooled together industry experts at this year s Philippine Cloud Summit to discuss the growing role of cloud technology and data analytics in the enterprise landscape. The annual industry event, held recently at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, highlighted The Enterprise Cloud Journey that businesses must take to bolster success in light of the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community. Through the years, we witnessed an upward trend in terms of cloud adoption as more and more enterprises are beginning to appreciate its benefits. As CEOs and Industry experts weigh-in on cloud computing, data analytics benefits CIOs embrace digitization through software-as-aservice, employees stand to experience the ease and benefits of automation and real-time collaboration, instigating a significant boost in workplace productivity and operational efficiency, said IPC President Rene Huergas. We believe that no business should be left behind. Leaders must be able to make calculated and well-informed business decisions on the fly. Cloud technology and data analytics go hand in hand to ensure that they are equipped in this area. And we at IPC, are ready to make that shift as effortless as possible, Huergas added. The morning session, targeted to business executives and entrepreneurs, outlined key aspects of the Enterprise Cloud Journey. Jonathan Defensor de Luzuriaga, President of the Philippine Software Industry Association, spoke about the process of transforming the Philippines into a digital economy through enterprise cloud applications. He touched on the vital role of software and mobility in business operations, as well as appreciating Philippine software industry trends. De Luzuriaga quipped that the software industry, being a $15.5B industry, may be the next OFW phenomenon. He enumerated areas to focus on to be able to reach this status. Educate for a digital economy Expand access to highspeed affordable broadband Leverage ICT to enhance cloud computing... Page 7 By Charlene A. Cayabyab CITY OF SAN FERNAN- DO As part of the annual celebration of the World Food Day, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon in cooperation with the Department of Education in Central Luzon (DepEd 3) held the 2015 World Food Day Regional On-the- Spot Mosaic Poster. The theme for this year s celebration was, Social Protection and agriculture: breaking the cycle of rural poverty. The competition was open to Now on its third year, the gastronomic feast will feature over 100 food merchants from Region I, II, III and the Cordillera Administrative Region with regional delights from condiments, spices to coffee and jams to local favorites such as the Ilocos empanada, bagnet, pastillas and longganisa. Big Bite s main event highlight is the Sisig Festival. Sisig is the quintessential Kapampangan dish, traditionally made of pork parts, mixed with spices, served on a sizzling plate with a side of calamansi and chili peppers. Northern regions take part in the celebration by cooking their own version of sisig such as the bangus sisig from Pangasinan and dinakdakan from Ilocos. The Sisig Festival is a culinary spectacle of regional cuisine at its best. Boosting tourism in the North, Big Bite reinforces the city s growing reputation as the culinary capital of the Philippines and is part of Angeles City s Fiestang Kuliat, a month-long fiesta celebration in the city. Visitors will also see culinary masters Chef Sau del Rosario, Lifestyle Network s Chef Next Door Jonas Ng and Center for Asian Culinary Studies founder Chef Gene Gonzales whip up northern favorites in the live cooking demonstrations. Competition heats up in the three-day cook-off among top culinary schools from the region. For more information, contact (045) to 11. Like and follow MarQuee Mall s social networking sites, Facebook:facebook.com/Mar- QueeMall, Queetweets and ilovemarqueemall. PHILIPPINE CLOUD SUMMIT. Industry experts weigh-in on cloud computing and data analytics benefits in a panel discussion at IPC s 2015 Philippine Cloud Summit. From L-R: Drew Perez, Managing Director of Adatos; Robert Jenkins, CEO and Co-founder of CloudSigma; and Jonathan Defensor de Luzuriaga, President of the Philippine Software Industry Association; with IPC Director for Product Management and Marketing Niño Valmonte. --CONTRIBUTED PHOTO DA, DepEd hold poster-making contest for World Food Day all Grades IV to VI elementary pupils from any public and DepEd-accredited private elementary schools of the region, who have gone through the elimination process at the school and district levels. Minalin Elementary School student Tricia Mae Mercado emerged as the champion. Mercado received a cash prize worth P3,000 and shall be representing Central Luzon for the national competition on October 10 to be held at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM).

4 4OPINIONHeadline Gitnang Luzon OCTOBER 09-11, 2015 EDITORIAL What happens now? ACCORDING to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD), the detention of former President and now 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo violates international law and is arbitrary on a number of grounds. It further recommended that Arroyo be accorded with an enforceable right to compensation for having been deprived of her liberty. The Working Group, Clooney said, recognized that the charges against Mrs Arroyo are politically motivated, since she is detained as a result of the exercise of her right to take part in government and the conduct of public affairs and because of her political opinion. The body also recommended reconsideration of Mrs Arroyo s application for bail, and requests the government to ensure fair trials which respect all the guarantees enshrined in international human rights law. Earlier, Arroyo s case was brought to the attention of international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney back in December In February 2015, a complaint was filed by Clooney on behalf of Arroyo. Clooney welcomed the opinion of the UN WGAD, and urged the government to comply with it the soonest possible time. While one of Arroyo s lawyers said that the UN body s opinion is strong enough by itself, Malacañang said in a statement that it takes note of the opinion of the WDAG. It added that only Philippine courts can rule with finality on judicial proceedings in the country. With this opinion by UN s experts, what happens now? Will the government turn a blind eye and a deaf ear, or will it comply? What does it think of the timing of the opinion, just a few days before the filing of certificates of candidacy, and six months before the elections? 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(045) teacher s corner 4th Quarter Jay Pelayo STUDENTS spend most of their time in school, apart from home. Because they spend most of their waking hours in these learning institutions, the school s environment can have a big impact on students health. Schools can promote health to their students by introducing them to healthy behaviors which include not drinking alcohol, smoking or taking drugs, and of course, bullying. Schools also have physical education or PE, which encourage healthy habits like exercise and healthy eating. We must remember that healthy students are better learners, so the school building and its environment NOWADAYS, students would choose to read digitally than physically hold a book. That s still reading, but are they really enjoying the experience when all they hold in their hands is a cold, hard, tablet rather than a real book, with pages? Yes, we want students to read more, and enjoy what they are reading. Reading, as we all know, builds vocabulary, fluency, and background knowledge. So how do we promote reading Timing out of sync for Tolentino ASPIRING candidates for the 2016 elections should get as more media exposure as possible for the public to notice them but not in the way newly resigned MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino did. The controversial and viral Playgirls video reached more than 1.4 million views (as of this writing) on YouTube alone. The ill-famed amateur clip which lasted for just about a minute or so has made different sectors cry foul that 12 labor groups even filed a joint criminal complaint against him before the Office of the Ombudsman. The damage has been made as Gabriela representative Emmi de Jesus belittled Tolentino s recent public apology for the incident, and called it too little, too late as both Tolentino and Laguna representative Benjamin Agarao, Jr. have initially tried to justify the libidinous show. The salacious video went viral days after Tolentino expressed his intention to run for the Senate in the coming national elections a minus in pogi points for Tolentino. It was not long ago when the former MMDA chairman had also been a headline of public outrage when he got criticized for joining President Aquino s events and activities outside Metro Manila while temporarily setting his eyes off his role in the metro. Insult-to-injury when veteran broadcaster Ted Failon made this issue against Tolentino at a regular breakfast in his morning program, as the former lambasted the chairman for his diversion of focus particularly his role on traffic management. A petition for the resignation of Tolentino has since been initialized and this move started to adversely affect the relatively good image of Francis Tolentino. The seemingly hardworking chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority hardly regained his composure as netizens started to feast on the issue, making memes against Tolentino on social media. The chairman tried desperately to rebound as he personally went to major thoroughfares in the metro and started to direct traffic flow, acting as a traffic enforcer an attempt that resulted unfavourably against him. It does really pour when it rains as demonstrated by Tolentino who made a blunder after making a previous embarrassing boo-boo. But these recent pratfalls do not fully describe the leadership of Francis Tolentino. In fact, he was a remarkable public servant who initialized the character first program when he was still a mayor of Tagaytay. He also led the growth of Tagaytay City that made it known as an alternative summer capital to Baguio City. Tolentino, as a mayor, also established the Tagaytay Public Safety Office which is one of the many reasons why President Noynoy Aquino appointed him as chairman of MMDA. As the head of MMDA, he launched the first Metro Manila Integrated Bust Terminal and he also In order to get a convincing nod by the voting public, he can begin by trying to score out first our memory of him being tagged with the lascivious dance number of sexy girls on a birthday party. Healthy students, better learners by Marc Raphael M. Santos in and out of class? It would do well for teachers to set aside time for independent reading. This is not easy with the K-12 curriculum at play, but it is essential that students spend at least 10 to 15 minutes to select a material, and read. At home, teachers can ask their students to set aside story time each night, before bedtime, and establish this pattern. They may be able to find reading not just enjoyable, but relaxing as well. Back at school though, how can we re-launched the Pasig River Ferry system. He also wrote an open letter to author Dan Brown expressing his displeasure about Brown s negative description of Manila in his book Inferno where the latter described it as the gates of hell. In politics, like popularity and wealth, timing is also very essential for all aspirants for Right now, Francis Tolentino s timing is out of sync with his intention to run for higher office. In order to get a convincing nod by the voting public, he can begin by trying to score out first our memory of him being tagged with the lascivious dance number of sexy girls on a birthday party. should be a safe and healthy place. What can lead to poor performance in class? Among known factors are health-related factors such as hunger, physical and emotional abuse, and chronic illness. Healthrisk behaviors such as violence and physical inactivity are also linked to poor grades. Academic success, meanwhile, is a determinant of adult health outcomes, and an excellent indicator for the overall well-being of youth. There should be a close relationship between health and education, and there is a need to foster health and well-being within the educational environment for all students. Indeed, schools are the right place for a healthy start. Health programs have positive effects on educational outcomes. Moreover, programs that are designed to improve academic performance are recognized as important public health interventions. Apart from home, schools play a vital role in promoting the health and safety of students and helping them establish lifelong healthy behaviors. The author is SST-1 at Mabalacat Community High School, Dolores, Mabalacat City. Encourage students to read and enjoy it by Meraluna I. Mariano encourage reading inside the classroom when rooms are as bland as they get? Try setting up a classroom with a lot of books and other reading materials. This would provide a setting that would encourage students to read, write, speak and listen. Classrooms should be an inviting environment that supports independent reading and student learning. Reading would not be an enjoyable experience if we do not introduce students to different authors and genres. encourage students... Page 5

5 OCTOBER 09-11, 2015 Headline Gitnang Luzon OPINION 5 Pagsasayaw sa unos (isang handog para sa kaarawan ni Pj Rebullida) MAY musika sa unos isang ritmo at daloy sa nagsusumigaw nitong dinaraanan. Ang pagsasalpukan ng mga alon, ang pagtipa ng gitara ng kalikasan, ang pagbuhos ng ulan na tumatama sa daigdig kagaya ng mga daliring tumitipa sa teklado ng isang piyano, ang pag-alulong ng hangin kagaya ng kalipunan ng trumpeta sa isang orkestra, at ang pagbaklas ng kulog na tila ba itong baho o isneyr ng mga tambol. Kung makikinig ka lamang nang mabuti ay maririnig mong tiyak ABEL SOTO ang melodiya, ang paghatak, ang pagtawag, ang paghamon, hinihimok kang sumayaw, igalaw ang iyong mga paa at ikampay ang iyong mga kamay. Pahintulutan mo ang iyong diwa na magningas sa ritmo ng unos at pagaralan mo kung paano dumaloy sa mga unos ng buhay. Ngunit palaging mahirap marinig ang musika sa una. Naglalayag tayo sa dagat ng buhay, ninanamnam ang simoy ng hangin, ang mahinahong pag-indayog ng mga alon, ang pagdaan ng mga ibon, at ang rilag ng araw na lumulunday sa isang maaliwalas na bughaw na langit. Nasasanay tayo sa madaling pakiramdam ng ating pang-arawaraw na buhay na dumadaloy lamang ang ating pagka-kuntento, ang ating mga komportableng lugar sa trabaho, sa pakikisalamuha, sa pagkain, sa pagtulog, sa pakikipagkaibigan, sa ating pamilya, at kung ano-ano pa. At bigla namang magdidilim ang kalangitan, ang mga kulay abong ulap ay humaharang sa liwanag ng araw at naglalaho na rin ang mga ibon. Magsisimulang magdali at alugin ang ating bangka ng mga alon, at walang anu-ano y tatama sa atin ang unos, binabasag nitong lahat ang mapayapang paglalakbay natin sa buhay. Ang sabi nga ng kaibigan kong madre, The storm is always unpredictable in the way it touches us. Sometimes it simply crashes into and batters the boat of our Towards the Light teacher s corner lives, shoving us back and forth for a while, drenching our emotions and blowing away a few of the things we thought were certain and meant to be. And then it passes as quickly as it came, leaving us a little wet, shaken and dazed. At kung minsan ay dumadaluyong ang unos nang may labis na kapangyarihan at binabasag at sinisira nito ang pundasyon ng ating mga buhay, inuulan ng kawalan ng katiyakan, hinahangin ang halos lahat ng inakala nating matibay ang pundasyon. Sumasalpok sa atin ang mga alon na nagdadala sa atin sa mahabang tren ng emosyon, na siya namang nagbibigay sa atin ng pakiramdam na hindi na natin kailanman maibabalik sa dati ang ating mga buhay. At itong mga unos ay tila ba wala ng katapusan, nagngangalit nang kung ilang mga araw, o ilang mga buwan, o taon. At dahil sa pagkawala natin sa mata ng mga unos na ito, katanungan sa atin ang lahat ng bagay ang ating kalusugan, ang ating mga pakikipagkaibigan, ang ating kakayahan na panatilihin o makahanap ng pag-ibig, ang ating daan sa buhay, ang ating imortalidad, at maging ang ating katinuan. At upang mapagtagumpayan lamang natin itong mga unos, ang iba sa ati y kumakapit na lamang kahit sa ano pa man para sa buhay. Ang iba y nagsisisigaw at sinisigawan ang unos, pinipilit nilang labanan ito nang may kaparehong sidhi, at hinahamon na ibigay ng unos ang lahat ng kalakasan nito. Ang iba nama y nagmumukmok na lamang sa sahig at tumatangis, hindi makayang labanan ang paghagupit ng unos sa kanila. At ang iba naman ay sumusuko na lamang at inihahagis ang kanilang mga sarili sa gitna ng unos, pinahihintulutang lamunin sila ng mga alon nito nang buongbuo. Subalit inuulit ko, may musika sa unos. Maririnig mo ito kung pakikinggan mo lamang ang ritmo nito sa gitna ng kaguluhan, hayaan mong kunin nito ang iyong kamay at maging mananayaw ka ng unos. Hayaan nating hipan lahat ng malakas na hangin ang lahat ng mga sobrang bagahe na matagal na nating dala-dala subalit hindi naman natin kailangan sa ating paglalakbay sa buhay. Pabiro ngang naipayo sa akin nitong kaibigan kong madre: Ride the crashing and rolling waves like a daredevil surfer. Allow the drenching of the rain to cleanse and refresh your skin, washing away any illusions or misconceptions you allowed to creep into your life. Open your eyes to the strike of the lighting, as it illuminates and lights up your world so you can truly see things clearly. Tama naman siya, at alam kong hindi siya nagbibiro lamang sa kaniyang ipinayo sa akin. Kailangan din nating pahintulutan ang dumadagundong na palakpak ng kulog na gisingin tayo sa ating matagal na pagkakahimlay sa ating mga nakasanayan na hindi naman dapat at umpisahan nating pakinggan ang himig ng ating mga kaluluwa. Hayaan nating hipan lahat ng malakas na hangin ang lahat ng mga sobrang bagahe na matagal na nating dala-dala subalit hindi naman natin kailangan sa ating paglalakbay sa buhay. Ang laking gulat ko nang sabihin ito ng aking kaibigang madre sa akin. Wika niya: The music of the storm is a challenging ode, a raging rock song, a questioning hip hop track. It is purposefully erratic in its rhythm, constantly changing the tempo to test your ability to adapt, grow and learn, never making it easy for you but always trying to towards the light... Page 7 Physical activity linked to academic performance by Divina Gracia P. Reyes THERE is indeed a link between physical activity and academic performance of students in school, according to studies. Students who took physical education or PE class are found to do better academically, since it helps them stay focused. Students activity levels in and outside of PE class were studied, and their level of activity to their grades in the subjects of math, science, world studies and English were compared. Being enrolled in PE, it turns out, has benefits, as the more active students did better in academics. They are better able to concentrate and stay focused after every physical activity. It would do well for parents as well as teachers to encourage students to participate in sports activities that they enjoy. After all, sports is more than about fitness, as they are found to improve motor skills, increase self-esteem, and foster cooperation and teamwork. Students who are not up to very physical sports can participate in non-competitive activities like biking, swimming and jogging and by dancing or just playing games. Social relationships also blossom for students who are active in sports, as they forge close friendships with others on the team. This helps in the mental, emotional and physical health of students, as they bond together over a common goal. They also learn leadership skills through sports, as they are able to encourage younger team members to do better. Senior athletes more often than not provide guidance to their younger counterparts both on and off the field. These skills, which are necessary, go beyond their students years of stay in school. They reap the benefits for the rest of their lives as adults. The author is SST-1 at Madapdap Resettlement High School, Madapdap Resettlement, Mabalacat City. Parnasong Kapampangan Neng Capa M. Pangan Ing tauli kung bilin King anak kung pangane (1st Part) Migit kaninu man karing kapatad mu, At antining ikang pangane anak ku, Ikang munang diling panabilinan ku Karing bage-bage maliaring lakuan ku, Sakali t miras na ing tauling aldo ku; Anak, kaku sana iti y pangaku mu, Gampanan mung mayap potang ala na ku, Ing pelalung anting liyas a sabian ku. Ika, king bili mu, antimong pangane Karing kapatad mu ika ing malale; King anggang tingka ku a malakuan bale, Ika nang misikap, tangkap masalese; At sana, kanita gawan mung matibe Migit pa king sadia ing kekong pamiabe; Anak ko ika na ing ganap mantabe Potang ati na ku ketang aliwang bie. E mu papaliarian misusunggalit la, King nanu mang bage a maging problema; Nung kailangan keta ing mamilatan ka, E mu na panayan ing silab dagul pa; King mipmung tetagan ipakit mu sana, Ing ika agiu meng talanan ing renda; At sana anak ku maging parehas ka King metung at metung neng amanuan mu la. E mu sa pabusten king metung at metung, Mipapagtampu la t mipapagmaragul; Ika, anti na ning ing binie kung tungul, Ya ytang nung king bangka ikang maging timun, Ipakit mu keta king ing kekang tungkul, Matibe yang buklud king aldo paintungul; Mangari ka sana king marimlang danum A ibat king ulu e matati sibul. (Atin yang kasuglung) quotable quotes It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle encourage students... from Page 4 They should be able to read widely. Let s encourage them to read outside of their preferred genres so they can be able to build a wide vocabulary and broad background knowledge. Why don t we also ask them to write a book review? This would encourage them to read the book in its entirety and understand the plot. Ask their parents to monitor their development at home, and guide them if they have questions about the book. Besides, this would encourage students to read at home more and bond with their parents, who like teachers, play a key role in their education. The author is SST-1 at the Mabalacat Community High School, Dolores, Mabalacat City.

6 6 ENTERTAINMENT Headline Gitnang Luzon OCTOBER 09-11, 2015 PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE (pcso) lotto results LOTTO GAMe combinations DRAW DATE JACKPOT WINNERS Megalotto 6/ /7/ ,897, Digit /7/ , Swertres Lotto 11AM /7/2015 4, Swertres Lotto 4PM /7/2015 4, Swertres Lotto 9PM /7/2015 4, EZ2 Lotto 9PM /7/2015 4, EZ2 Lotto 11AM /7/2015 4, EZ2 Lotto 4PM /7/2015 4, Grand Lotto /7/ ,000, Along with Alden Richards... Jomarie Nielsen of Starstruck 6, paborito ni Regine Velasquez ENJOY NA ENJOY si Regine Velasquez sa pagiging jury ng Starstruck 6. Nakakatuwa kasi this is a very good batch, she says. I m surprised kasi ang daming good singers na puwede talagang i- develop. At lahat sila, may dating, kaya enjoy talaga ako. Who are her favorites? Among the guys, Migo Adecer and sa girls, Klea Pineda. But all the rest, may karapatang masali sa Final 14, including my other bet, Jomarie. She s now in the thick of preparations for her concert series this November, Regine at the Theatre, at the Solaire Resort and Casino, in cooperation with PLDT Home and their Regine Series of landline phones that all became best sellers with Regine as endorser. Medyo kabado ako sa concert na ito kasi it s a totally different venue and I also have a very different repertoire kasi kakaiba ang concept, she says. The venue is more intimate and I m hoping sana magustuhan ito ng audience and enjoy it. In the past concert series I did, I paid tribute to movie theme songs in Regine at the Movies and to Barbra in Regine Sings Streisand. This time, I will be paying tribute to theatre musicals and sing songs from various hit musicals, not only Broadway musicals like Phantom, Les Miz, Miss Saigon, The Last 5 Years, but also local musicals like Rak of Aegis, Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo and Mr. Ryan Cayabyab s Katy, so very exciting, kasi ngayon ko lang ito gagawin, with totally new arrangements na babagay sa concept ng show. She says Noli Me Tangere has a special connection with her. When I did it in 1995 playing Maria Clara, doon ako napansin ni Boss Vic del Rosario and he said, puwede ka na umarte sa pelikula. Then he got me in Wanted Perfect Mother, na nag-hit, kaya after that sunud-sunod na ang movies ko. My special guest in all weekends sa Regine at the Theatre is Audie Gemora, who played Crisostomo Ibarra when I did Noli Me Tangere. Sa first weekend on November 6 and 7, guest ko si Aicelle Santos and sa second weekend naman on November 20 and 21, si Jonalyn Viray. Sabi ni Manay Lolit Solis, pinaghiwalay sila kasi nag-aaway raw, pero hindi naman, kasi pinagbati ko na sila, she laughs. What will be the role of her husband, Ogie Alcasid? Wala, taong bahay siya. Aalagaan muna niya si Nate habang nagko-concert si Mommy. Hindi, of course, he ll be there. Excited nga siya sa concept ng concert series kong ito, e. What can she say about her co-host in Bet ng Bayan, Alden Richards, who has since become very popular because of the Al- Dub phenomenon? Sobrang natutuwa ako for him. Maski ang anak ko ngang si Nate, kilala siya. Kuya Alden ang tawag sa kanya kasi niregaluhan niya ng Lego. Ang cute nga ni Nate kasi gustong-gusto siya at si Alden, laging hinahanap si Nate kapag nakikita ko. Sasabihin sa kin, Ate, nasaan na si Nate? Miss ko na siya. I think he truly deserves all the success he s getting kasi he s such a nice and genuine person, bukod pa nga sa pagiging a good actor and also a good host. Happy ako para sa kanilang dalawa ni Yaya Dub. Piolo Pascual ayaw sa negativity SLOW CLAP kay Piolo Pascual dahil ginagawa ang sinasabi, ayaw niya ng negativity sa buhay niya, kaya hindi ginawang negative ang sagot sa mga tanong sa kanya tungkol kina Sharon Cuneta at KC Concepcion. Hindi na rin binanggit ni Piolo ang pangalan ni Sharon sa tanong sa pagsisisi raw ni Sharon sa mga nasabi tungkol kay Piolo sa social media. Sagot lang ng aktor, nakakataba ng puso. It s a thorn off my chest. At the end of the day, tao naman tayo lahat. Nakakasakit, nasasaktan, nagpapatawad, nagmu-move-on, yun lang naman. Sino ba naman ang ayaw noon? Okay na rin sina Piolo at KC after nilang magkausap sa London. Open siya to work with KC dahil wala raw siyang iniiwasan na makatrabaho. Kaya lang, parang matagal pa silang magsasama ni KC dahil ang next teleserye niya sa ABS-CBN na Written In Our Stars, sila ni Toni Gonzaga ang magkapareha. Sa presscon ng SunPiology Run 2015 #KickDiabetes, may nabanggit si Piolo na gagawing movie sa Star Cinema at si Kim Chiu raw ang makakapareha after makitang may chemistry sila sa Etiquette for Mistresses. Anyway, nabanggit ni Piolo sina JC de Vera, Enchong Dee, Matteo Guidicelli, Joem Basco, Diego Loyzaga at Rayver Cruz na sasama sa kanya hindi man sa SunPiology Run ay sa concert afterwards. Ang Sunlife Financial ang nasa likod ng event on November 28, 3 p.m., McKinley West Fort Bonifacio. Ang Hebreo Foundation ni Piolo at Diabetes Foundation Inc. ang beneficiaries nito. Oscar school of acting ni Dennis Trillo, marami ang pumupuri PINOST ni Dennis Trillo sa Twitter niya ang tweets ni Teddyboy Locsin Jr. na pinuri ang Felix Manalo at ang acting niya. Tweets ni Mr. Locsin: Si Dennis Trillo is an Oscarlevel star. What acting, soft, subtle, eloquent w/ difficult lines at Beautiful movie, lovely scenes and elegiac stone, wonderful acting. Dennis Trillo deserves an Oscar. The best tweets ever naman ang sagot ni Dennis kay Teddyboy at hindi lang ito ang dapat pasalamatan ng aktor dahil marami ang nagalingan sa pagganap niya bilang si Felix Manalo. Kahapon, pinasalamatan din niya si Manila Mayor Erap Estrada na pinuri rin ang acting niya at ang pelikula. This early, marami na ang NAIYAK sa sobrang awa si Kris Bernal sa mga nasibak sa Starstruck batch 6. Sorry if I also became emotional pero talagang hindi ko mapigilang makiiyak ako sa kanila, she says. I became quite close na kasi sa kanila and I felt yung pain na nararamdaman nila. Noong araw kasi, ako rin, madalas na nasa bottom so alam ko yung feeling na pinagdaanan nila. But it s not necessarily the end of their journey for them. Sana mabigyan sila uli ng ibang chance at huwag sila basta agad susuko. As for her, a new soap is waiting for her right after her hosting chores in Starstruck 6. This is Little Mommy, the story of a mentally-challenged young woman who s biologically in her mid-20s but has the intellectual capacity of a 7-year-old. It was Carla Abellana who was first considered for the role but GMA management changed minds and gave it to Kris instead. I m really so thankful na nagsasabing sila ni John Arcilla ang maglalaban sa best actor sa mga award-giving body next year. Bukod sa Felix Manalo, tapos na rin ni Dennis ang indie film na Padyak Love nila ni Solenn Heussaff at pag nagtapos na ang taping ng My Faithful Husband nila ni Jennylyn Mercado, magpapahinga muna siya. Samantala, kinilig na naman ang fans nina Dennis at Jennylyn nang i-post ni Dennis ang pagpunta niya sa Bean Leaf sa Timog na si Jennylyn ang owner. Nilagyan kasi ito ng aktor ng hashtag na #ilovemamaw. Nakalimutan bigla ng fans ang isyu kina Jennylyn at Sam Milby dahil sa The PreNup movie at isyu kina Dennis at Bela Padilla dahil sa Felix Manalo. Kris Bernal, iniyakan ang mga nasibak sa Starstruck 6 sa akin naibigay ang ganito kagandang project, she says. Very challenging ang role kasi mabubuntis ako at a very young age, then magkaka-baby ako na gusto namang kunin sa akin dahil hindi raw ako fit maging ina because of my intellectual disability. I promise to do my best para magampanan ko nang tama ang role na ito at hindi ako mapahiya sa pagtitiwalang ibinigay sa akin ng GMA. Ninenerbiyos nga ako kasi makakasama ko sa show ang dalawang acting legends ng local showbiz, si Tito Eddie Garcia and Ms. Nora Aunor. I m looking forward to working with them kasi alam kong malaki ang maitutulong nila sa akin para mag-improve ako in my craft. I m really excited na masimulan na ang taping ng Little Mommy para makasama ko na sila, along with Mark Herras, Sunshine Dizon, Rap Fernandez, Gladys Reyes, child actress Chlaui Malayao and Direk Ricky Davao as our director.

7 OCTOBER 09-11, 2015 Headline Gitnang Luzon 7 cgma s detention... from Page 1 The WGAD, in its opinion released October 2, had recommended that Arroyo be accorded with an enforceable right to compensation for having been deprived of her liberty. This was gleaned from an by international lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney to Larry Gadon, one of Arroyo s lawyers, who shared it with the media yesterday. The complaint was filed by Clooney in February 2015, on behalf of Arroyo, who is suffering from multilevel cervical spondylosis or the wearing of the bones. Mrs Arroyo and her legal team welcome the UN s expert opinion and radios... from Page 1 ter itself, but during the preparation phase as well, PDRRMC Officer Angie Blanco clarified. Blanco also disclosed that a huge chunk of the PDRRMC s funds is allocated for the purchase of communications devices and other pertinent equipment to hasten the delivery of information in times of need, thereby minimizing casualties if not prevent it. The village chiefs were also educated by Andrew Ariem of the Kabalikat Civicom Radio Group on the proper use of their handheld radios, and were taught of the protocols utilized in times of emergencies and capitol gets... from Page 1 sive Pampanga; OFW Family Empowering Group, Sta. Ana, Pampanga; Sucad Women s Association; Mamatitang Women s League, Mabalacat City, Pampanga and Damayan ng mga Mararangal na Kababaihan ng Barangay, Juliana, CSFP. The said project was also made possible through the former bm... from Page 2 cluzon cops... from Page 2 feather in the cap and it only shows that their project Lambat Sibat is effective if relentlessly implemented. The One Time Big Time operation also contributed to lessen the crime rates in the region, Lacadin said. PRO3 also bagged 20 assorted juran award... from Page 2 pines on the road to quality management, personally leading training activities and holding meetings with faculty, employees, student leaders and even alumni abroad to rally them to participate in his efforts. Within weeks of his presidency, he signed a peace agreement with the union that staged a strike in 2013, started weekly lunch-meetings with the rank-and-file and crafted a plan that would save faculty from being retrenched by K-to-12 and instead offer them a development package to prepare them for the return of college urge the Philippine Government to comply with it immediately, Clooney said in the . According to Clooney, the UN opinion finds that the detention of former President Arroyo was arbitrary and illegal under international law because the Sandiganbayan court failed to take into account her individual circumstances when it repeatedly denied bail, failed to consider measures alternative to pretrial detention and because of the undue delays in proceedings against her. Further, the Working Group recognized that the charges against Mrs Arroyo are politically motivated, since she is detained as a result of the exercise of her right to take part in government and the conduct of public affairs and because of her political opinion, Clooney quoted from the UN opinion. Clooney said the Working Group cited the government s defiance of court rulings removing travel bans against Mrs. Arroyo to illustrate how it has targeted her and interfered with judicial decisions in her case. The Working Group also recommended reconsideration of Mrs Arroyo s application for bail in accordance with the relevant international human rights standards former Pampanga Acting Gov. Edna De Ausen-David. She was appointed board member after her mother died on Nov. 9, Dizon said I am honored to join the Porac Team CD led by Mayor Carling De La Cruz and Dexter Da- 5 garcias... from Page 2 Gila in the mayoralty slate in Dinalupihan but it remains to be seen. Payumo is on a family vacation from October 1 to 18 in the United States. In the congressional race in the 1st District, Geraldine Roman of vid. The members of the Team CD performed beyond their duties. They are a dedicated, reliable and hardworking team, she added. The other members of the Team CD are Councilors Maynard Lapid, Mark Anthony Valencia and Rudy the LP aims to replace mother Rep. Herminia Roman who is on her last term. Geraldine will be the first transgender to be seeking an elective post in Bataan. Political analysts say it will not be freshmen in Dr. Calingo also required all Christian Living faculty to comply with the Ex corde Ecclesiae mandatum of pledging allegiance to the teachings of the Catholic Church, a move that the influential Cardinal Newman Society cited as a role model for other Catholic universities in the world. In just a short time, the new president boosted the morale of the community and already made everyone appreciate the two themes of his administration, namely, HAU as the workplace of choice and it s all about and to accord Ms Arroyo with an enforceable right to compensation for the deprivation of liberty which already occurred. It also concluded that [i]f the remaining criminal cases proceed against Ms Arroyo, the Working Group requests the Government to ensure fair trials which respect all the guarantees enshrined in international human rights law. In particular, the trials must take place without undue delay Malacañang said in a statement on Thursday that while it takes note of the opinion of the WDAG, only Philippine courts can rule with finality on judicial proceedings in the country. disaster response. The Provincial Police Office headed by Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Recomono Jr. also held a Peace and Order Briefing in the same venue. Chief Inspector Michael Masangkay presented their recent accomplishments under the anti-illegal drugs campaign. Here, Governor Pineda also enjoined the village chiefs on her continuous campaign against illegal drugs and instructed her fellow officials to utilize their radios in the maintenance of peace and order in their respective areas and assist the police in thwarting criminal activities. Ingatan yula pu ren. King saup da ring radio a ren, saguli ayaus yu kami, saguli makapadala kaming saup istung kailangan yu. (Please take good care of your new radios. With the help of these devices you can easily get hold of us and we can easily send you the assistance that you require), said Pineda. The Governor was also joined by Board Members Anthony Joseph Torres, Cherry Manalo, Salvador Dimson Jr., ex officio BM and ABC President Gerome Tubig, and former BM Olga Frances Dizon. efforts of the Public Employment Service Office headed by Provincial PESO Manager Luningning Vergara and the Provincial Government. The total cost of the project is P2,502,000 where the 20% will come from the funds of the Provincial Government. Enriquez. The three incumbent councilors will seek re-election. Aside from Dizon, the other aspirants in the team of De La Cruz and David are Association of Barangay Councils President Ronie Mercado, Hilario Dimalanta, Michelle Bengco and Ludivico Muli. an easy fight for Geraldine because she will be challenged by Hermosa Mayor Danilo Malana, NUP, and reportedly by Orani Mayor Benjamin Serrano Jr. of the Nacionalista Party. firearms, 6 hand grenades and seized a total of more or less grams of shabu and 2 grams of marijuana along with the arrest of several target drug personalities in the operations. It also strengthened the coordination of provincial /city police offices and its stations, Lacadin said. One Time Big Time is another example of how the PNP and its personnel maximize their potential and exert all efforts to stop criminality not only in our regional police office but in our country as a whole, Lacadin stated. students, one school administrator said. The Juran Award is seen as a boost to the University s position as a leader in quality education and an advocate of excellence in Philippine higher education. Dr. Calingo s co-awardees are Dr. Alfredo Bengzon, president and CEO of The Medical City and former Secretary of Health and dean at the Ateneo, and Dr. Ramon Bacani, Department of Education undersecretary and SEAMEO INNOTECH executive director. cloud computing... from Page 3 competitiveness Continue to develop ICT-driven industries like BPO Bring Philippine talent home Establish favorable environment for cloud computing Deploy Cloud for disaster resilience A presentation on Elastic Infrastructure was headed by Robert Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of CloudSigma. His talk highlighted the business benefits of cost-efficient and on-demand technology. He further touched on understanding supply and demand from an IT capacity standpoint, and how IaaS (Infrastructureas-a-Service) can significantly improve a company s financial health. Jenkins also addressed the issue of security in the use of Cloud computing. According to him, there is no one golden setting that is going to protect a company from security threats. Security is tackled on (1) a requirementbasis and (2) a layered approach, including physical data centers and encryption, among others. Adatos Managing Director Drew Perez concluded the morning session with a discussion on how data science can help open growth opportunities. He further shared how real-time information can be used to make sound business decisions faster, and how to unlock the business potential of stagnant data archives. Perez highlighted the need to understand the Why and What Next of big data. He emphasized the importance of data scientists and analysts to be able to predict outcomes and influence behavior. Two hands-on workshops for IT and technical leaders and officers were held in the afternoon. Creating Secure AppDev Environments in the Cloud and Data Science 101: The Art of Analytics were facilitated by Robert Jenkins and Drew Perez, respectively. The workshops covered the process of creating and configuring cloud servers, as well as data visualization techniques for analytics purposes. IPC will stand by our cloud-vocacy of acting as a catalyst for accelerated cloud adoption in the Philippines. With the trends we re seeing now, we can only believe that cloud computing is the future for every enterprise, and will soon be considered the industry standard moving forward, said Huergas. (PR) towards the light... from Page 5 make you a stronger dancer. Mahirap tutulan ang katotohanang nakapaloob sa sinabing ito sa aking ng kaibigan kong madre. Totoo naman na ang himig ng unos ay isang awit na nagsasabi sa yong huwag hayaang dumaan na lamang ang mga araw nang tahimik at madali, bagkus ay mabuhay kang may sidhi at may labis na silakbo, sa pamamagitan ng iyong damdamin, ng iyong kagustuhan, ng iyong paniniwala sa buhay. Sinasalya tayo nitong unos, nilulublob tayo nito, at ibinabato kung saan upang ipaalala sa atin ang biyaya na mayroon sa ating mga buhay. Ang magsayaw sa unos ay ang palagiang matuto sa pamamagitan ng pagtatanong sa iyong sarili. Ang matutunan mong harapin ang iyong mga takot, ang malaman mong maaasahan mo ang iyong sarili sa mga pinakamadilim na sandali ng iyong buhay, at ang maglayag nang buong tapang sa mata ng buhay, hindi nababagabag at hindi sumusuko, bagkus ay puno ng determinasyon, ng galak, ng pag-asa. Ang unos ay isang malinaw na paalala na hindi natin kayang kontrolin ang naturalesa ng buhay; ang magagawa lamang natin ay humanap ng paraan upang makadaloy nang may pagkaka-isa sa mga unos ng buhay, kung hindi ay hayaan na lamang natin ang mga ito na hagupitin tayo at hindi natin maririning ang himig na dala nito kailanman. Kapag natutunan mong yakapin ang unos, hindi mo na makikita ang kinabukasan nang may pangamba o pag-aatubili sa pagdaan ng mga maiitim na ulap sa di-kalayuan, bagkus ay magsisimula mong matutunan ang mga hakbang, ang mga galaw, ang maunawaan ang ritmo at daloy ng mga unos, ang maging bukas sa kalayaan sa iyong mga galaw upang malaya kang makasunod sa mga nagbabagong tiyempo ng hangin. Makapaglalayag ka nga ngayon nang may labis na kompiyansa sa sarili, sapagkat alam mong parati ka nang handa para sa sayaw na kaakibat nitong mga unos. Sabi nga ng isang kasabihan: A calm sea does not make a skilled sailor. Hindi naman natin parating alam kung gaano katagal o kasidhi ang isang unos, subalit alam natin na ang mga unos ay bahagi na ng ating mga buhay. Walang araw kung wala ring ulan. Ang pagyakap sa unos ay ang pagyakap sa buhay. Minsan ay kailangan natin ang unos upang mapagtanto natin kung gaano kaganda ang makita nating lumitaw muli ang araw. Para sa lahat ng mga mananayaw ng unos, ipagpatuloy lamang ninyo ang pagsasayaw. At para sa mga sinusubukan pa ring marinig ang musika sa unos, nariyan lamang yan. Makinig lamang kayong mabuti maririnig niyo rin ito at matututong rin kayong magsayaw sa unos.

8 special feature VOLUME IV NO. 82 OCTOBER FRIDAY - SUNDAY Joben and Jojit s native stalls selling native bibingka and puto bumbong. Puto bumbong, topped with grated coconut and muscovado sugar for that perfect taste. Bibingka, Puto Bumbong The old-fashioned way TEXT & PHOTOS BY DENCIO PACHECO TRADITIONAL Pampango kakanins considered favorites during the ber months are the bibingka and the puto bumbong. As the Yuletide is fast approaching, stalls selling these native delicacies are mushrooming in the province. Cooking bibingka the old-fashioned way. Not so many though, cook the original bibingka and puto bumbong the old-fashioned way, using galapong or the native glutinous rice that when ground and soaked in water, forms either a batter or a dough. Usually, there is trapped wild yeast that causes the mixture to ferment and cause the rising of the bibingka or native rice cakes. When young entrepreneur-cousins Joben Vicencio Lalu and Jojit Vicencio Manalansan of Lubao town decided to come up with a small business that figuratively sells like hotcake during this time of the year, they never thought twice to prepare, cook (bake) and sell bibingka and puto bumbong the original, old-fashioned way. With their original galapong recipe and other secret ingredients, they came up with the two native products that truly delight anyone s taste buds. They even cook their bibingka not in steel ovens, but in clay vessels, with organic charcoal. Their puto bumbong, meanwhile, are steamed in bamboo cylinders, which give it their original native taste everyone enjoys. Both kakanins are topped with grated coconut and muscovado sugar for that perfect taste. Joben and Jojit sell their bibingka and puto bumbong under native-themed stalls along Jose Abad Santos Avenue and the MacArthur Highway, both in the City of San Fernando. For orders, you may call Joben at Cooking (steaming) the puto bumbong. Cousins Joben and Jojit show their native products.