www.headlinegl.com what s inside Bataan shines in 2016 GAPAS awards news...page 2 VOLUME IV NO. 150 FEBRUARY 01, 2016 MONDAY Soils bureau, DA 3 awards LGUs with composting facilities business...page 3 Grace has anti-flood plans for Pampanga By Charlene A. Cayabyab ANGELES CITY Senator Grace Poe said Pampanga needs a dam that will serve as a catch basin to save low-lying towns from massive flooding during rainy season. Poe made the statement after talks with Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda on Friday. Ang solusyon ay dapat magkaroon ng dam na 21,000 hectares, dalawang catch basin, para naman yong tubig galing sa matataas na lugar, pupunta do n at hindi makakabaha dito sa mga distrito dito at anti-flood...page 11 No laglag bala issue here CLARK IS IT! Presidential aspirant Sen. Grace Poe, during a presscon held in Angeles City over the week, insists that the Clark International Airport should be utilized. With her is vice presidentiable Sen. Chiz Escudero. --Jp manalang Poe, Escudero to push full utilization of Clark Airport By Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario ANGELES CITY - Presidentiable aspirant and Senator Grace Poe over the week said if given a chance to serve as the country s Chief Executive, she would issue a presidential policy for the full utilization of the Clark International Airport (CRK) as the country s premier airport. grace, chiz...page 11 GALING AT PUSO IN THE HOUSE. Presidential bet Sen. Grace Poe and Vice presidential aspirant Sen. Chiz Escudero pay a courtesy call at the office of Gov. Lilia Pineda over the week. --JUN JASO Galing at Puso tandem lauds Pineda s program for elderly by MA. REINA LEN LUNA CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Presidential bet Senator Grace Poe and vice presidential aspirant Senator Francis Chiz Escudero lauded the provincial government of Pampanga for providing excellent programs for the senior citizens. The Grace-Chiz tandem announced this during their quick visit to some 204 executives of the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) from the 1st and 3rd districts of Pampanga at the Benigno Aquino Hall, Capitol compound yesterday. Poe cited the programs of the provincial government and its importance in the lives of the senior citizens such as health services for the elderly, including the provision of P100,000 for those 95 years old and above; P1,000 social pension to bedridden folk, the no-balance billing for the elderly and special wards in the district and provincial hospitals once they are admitted; and burial assistance, among others. In a brief speech, Sen. Escudero emphasized the need to galing at puso...page 11
2NEWS Headline Gitnang Luzon FEBRUARY 01, 2016 4 suspected drug pushers nabbed in Gapo buy-bust By Dante M. Salvana OLONGAPO CITY The city s Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operation Task Force and Police Station 1 under the leadership of Insp. Mar Joseph B. Ravelo arrested drug pushers through a buy-bust operation conducted at Brill St., West Bajac-bajac, Olongapo City over the week. The suspects were identified as Oliver Real de Guzman, 23; Carlo Capistrano Tolentino, 32; Erick Diaz delos Reyes, 35, of West Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City; and Jason Calalang Paderon, 36, of Filtration, Sta. Rita also in this city. Recovered were 18 pieces of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu and five pieces of P100 bills, and a blue Tamaraw FX with plate number UTT-254. The arrested suspects are now detained at Police Station 1 for documentation and filing of appropriate charges. Olongapo Police City Director Sr. Supt. Jerry Tait Sumbad commended the operating unit for apprehending the illegal peddlers operating within the city. Free creative writing training for students set this April BATAAN The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) will spearhead in Bataan province this April an all-expense-paid creative writing conference for qualified Grade 7 to 11 students of public and private schools nationwide. KWF said the April 1 to 3 conference Pambansang Kampo Balagtas 2016 at Orion Elementary School, Orion town, will train such students in creative writing to develop their skill in this and encourage them to practice the craft so they can eventually help enrich and promote Philippine literature. Several award-winning writers will be at the event to guide them, said KWF Sangay ng Edukasyon at Networking (SEN) chief John Enrico Torralba. He said KWF is already accepting applications to participate in the conference. According to KWF, schools must submit their respective applications to Gusaling Watson, Kalye J.P. Laurel, Malacanang Complex, San Miguel, Manila. SEN language researcher Roy Rene Cagalingan noted KWF decided extending its Jan. 30 deadline for submitting the applications. Schools interested in joining the conference have until Feb. 15 instead to submit their respective applications, he said. He said each application pack must consist of KWF s duly accomplished application form and copies of three of the school paper s best issues. KWF will choose the conference s 100 participants from among students who are part of their school papers and whose literary works were published in these, he said. The conference is a good opportunity to learn creative writing for free as we ll shoulder expenses related to the participants food, transportation and accommodation, he said. Training at this year s conference will focus on short story- and poem-writing, he added. He also expects at the conference a number of teachers who will accompany their students there. Last month, the Department of Education FREE CREATIVE WRITING... Page 11 Bataan shines in 2016 GAPAS awards BALANGA CITY, BATAAN The province of Bataan took centerstage over the week as Gov. Albert S. Garcia and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Marilyn C. Tigas received the much coveted GAPAS (GAwad sa PAglilingkod sa Sambayanan) Award for Model Local Government Unit Implementing DSWD Programs and Projects nationwide. The awarding ceremony, dubbed PaNata Ko sa Bayan or PAgkilala sa NATAtanging KOntribusyon sa Bayan awards, coincided with the celebration of DSWD s 65th founding anniversary, held at the Conference Hall of the Asian Institute of Management in the City of Makati. According to DSWD Undersecretary for Policy and Plans Florita R. Villar, who is herself a true blue Bataeña, there are two things that make this award really significant: first, this is the category wherein there were eight nominees, compared to the other categories where there were only three or four; second is the nature of the award itself where all DSWD programs and projects being implemented underwent rigid review and evaluation. Winning under this category means consistent hard work, dedication and perseverance, Villar said. Bataan bested the municipalities of Asilo, Ifugao; Paracella, Mt. Province; Divilacan, Isabela; Maconacon, Isabela; Sanchez Mira, Cagayan; Santiago City, Isabela; and Alicia, Isabela. With the theme, Mga Kwentong Tagumpay Tungo sa Masaganang Pagbabago, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) likewise conferred awards to international de- velopment partners/donors, corporate institutions, individual and group volunteers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders that have been contributing to the advancement of the agency s various programs. A Mariveles-based nongovernment organization (NGO), the SOS Children s Village, also received a plaque and cash prize for being adjudged the Best NGO under the Salamat Po Award category. Other awardees from Region 3 are the Municipalities of Jaen, Nueva Ecija for the Gawad Listahan and Floridablanca, Pampanga for the Model LGU Implementing Day Care Services. In her closing remarks, DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman rallied the awardees and her colleagues in public service to continue working together, converging tal- ents, resources and energy towards breaking the cycle of poverty; alleviating the lives of the people, above the poverty line into improved well being in a sustained manner. Gov. Garcia was proud and appreciative of the Province s latest addition to its numerous citations from prestigious award giving bodies. Before the night of celebration ended, Gov. Abet congratulated the PSWDO Bataan staff for a job well done but also posed a challenge to get more awards next year. Garcia also said he will be bringing home the plaque to show to his father, Bataan s 2nd District Congressman, Enrique Garcia Jr. The award was based on the Province s performance covering the period 2012 to 2015, during the administration of his father, who is the governor s predecessor. BNHS holds festival of talents PROUD AWARDEES. Gov. Albert S. Garcia and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Marilyn C. Tigas receive the much coveted GAPAS (GAwad sa PAglilingkod sa Sambayanan) Award for Model Local Government Unit Implementing DSWD Programs and Projects nationwide, during ceremonies at the Conference Hall of the Asian Institute of Management in the City of Makati over the week. --PIA-3 PHOTO Want to broaden your business horizon? LET US HELP YOU! CALL US: (045)455-0781 EMAIL US: headlinegitnangluzon@gmail.com VISIT US: 2nd Floor,U2 Bldg., MacArthur Hiway, Dolores, City of San Fernando (P) BALANGA CITY, BATAAN The first public high school in Bataan recently held a long parade showcasing a festival of talents, featuring gods and goddesses from Greek mythology. Susan Madayag, Bataan National High School (BNHS) math department head, said the activity is part of the monthly presentation of each department in preparation for the school s centennial celebration on March 3 and 4, 2016. It is the BNHS English department s turn this month to present the festival of talents. The department is headed by Virginia Enriquez. Students wore colorful costumes, representing gods and goddesses of the underworld, witchcraft, fire and thunder, rainbow, sun, flowers, sea and earth, war and life, among others. Aside from prominent figures from Greek mythology, some students from Grades 7 to 12 were dressed like Spaniards and Chinese during the olden times. The BNHS, for years, was known as the Arellano Memorial High School, named in honor of Cayetano Arellano, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who is a native of Bataan.
FEBRUARY 01, 2016 Headline Gitnang Luzon BUSINESS 3 Soils bureau, DA 3 award LGUs with composting facilities By Charlene A. Cayabyab CLARK FREEPORT The Bureau of Soils and Management (BSWM) together with the Department of Agriculture in Central Luzon (DA 3) awarded composting facilities for biodegradable waste to 17 local government units (LGUs) in the region. Senator Cynthia Villar, concurrent chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, served as the guest speaker during the program. In her message, Villar put emphasis on achieving sustainable agriculture through the use of composting facilities. We are promoting these (composting facilities) because this is the only way so that we could prevent the degradation of the soil. As advised by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Office we must be able to compost our waste and bring it back to the soil. Otherewise kapag pinalala natin ang degradation of the soil then it will be difficult for us to produce enough food for our population and also for the next generation. At the same time maganda ito kasi makakapag produce tayo ng libreng fertilizer for our farmers, Villar said. Meanwhile, DA 3 executive director Andrew Villacorta said that through the Republic Act 10068 or the Organic Agruculture Act of 2010, authored by JOB FAIR. Cabanatuan City s Banatu Festival officially opens over the week with a Job Fair at Robinson s Mall Townville. --PIA-3 PHOTO then Congressman Proceso Alcala now agriculture secretary, paved way to the practice of organic agriculture in the country. Today about 83,000 hectares is devoted to organic farming to which 10,000 hectares comprises of Central Luzon. Also, of the 14 locally organic certified farms of the country, five of these farms are situated here in Central Luzon, Villacorta said. Solon urges start of North-South rail project to boost countryside development Recipients from Bataan include LGUs of Orani, Dinalupihan, and Abucay. From Bulacan were LGUs of Sta. Maria, Bustos, and San Ildefonso. From Nueva Ecija were LGUs of San Jose City, Bongabon, and Cabanatuan. From Pampanga were LGUs of Apalit, City of San Fernando, and Angeles City. From Tarlac were LGUs of Tarlac City, Camiling City, Victoria, and Gerona and from Zambales were LGU of Botolan. Sec. Purisima: PHL remains strong to face global challenges MANILA The Philippine economy is strong enough to face challenges in the global economy after posting faster expansion in the last quarter of 2015 to 6.3 percent, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said Thursday. The fourth quarter 2015 print is better than the upwardly revised 6.1 percent in the previous quarter but slower than yearago s 6.6 percent. It brought the full-year growth, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) to 5.8 percent, a little lower than yearago s 6.1 percent due to weakness in exports on account of lower demand from trading partners, specifically the advanced economies. Although growth is lower against the 2014 figure, Purisima, in a statement, said the country remains well-positioned to withstand the turbulence caused by uncertainty in the global landscape. He cited the domestic economy s performance in the last quarter of 2015 alone made it the fastest among the ASEAN-5 economies, which also include Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. In a year marked by strong external headwinds, the Philippines has kept its quarterly average growth rate of six percent for the duration of the Aquino purisima... Page 11 MANILA A senior lawmaker over the week urged the national government to get its priorities right and start the proposed North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in Luzon as soon as possible. This railway project, once completed, will greatly facilitate the movement of people and goods in the main island of Luzon, create new growth centers in the regaions and thus boost national economic development, said Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez. He said similar railway projects should be built in Panay and other regions in the Visayas as well as in Mindanao as these would accelerate economic growth in the rural areas and bring the country to First World status in the next two or three decades. It s a matter of priorities. Where should we spend the national budget. I think we should now build a modern railway system that will span the whole of Luzon -- and later Visayas and Mindanao -- and allow us to leapfrog to industrialized status, Romualdez pointed out. The initial phase of the project, which will cost PhP97 billion, involves a 38-kilometer elevated commuter train line from Tutuban, Manila, to Malolos, Bulacan afer a financing deal was sealed last November with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The bigger portion is the NSCR s south line, which involves about 653 km of railway lines from Tutuban to Legazpi City long-haul route that was suspended in 2012 solon urges... Page 11 WELCOMING THE NEW DIRECTOR. Newly installed DTI Secretary Adrian Cristobal Jr. meets with Regional and Provincial officials of his agency in Central Luzon as well as members of the Bulacan Chamber of Commerce and Industry during his visit at the Negosyo Center in Malolos City. --PIA-3 PHOTO
4OPINIONHeadline Gitnang Luzon FEBRUARY 01, 2016 EDITORIAL Big promises SENATOR Chiz Escudero hit the mark, right where it mattered: there is no laglag-bala issue at the Clark International Airport, he said, to the amusement of the local and national media present during a press conference in Angeles City over the week. He and presidentiable Sen. Grace Poe are also pushing for the full utilization of the Clark International Airport, which they believe will not only decongest Metro Manila, but will also generate more jobs and could contribute to the economic growth of the northern luzon region. They now belong to the growing list of personalities who have vowed to do something about the Clark airport, if given a chance to serve the public. For her part, Poe said that if she is lucky to have been elected, she will issue a presidential policy for the full utilization of the CRK if that s all it would take to make it as the country s premier airport. There was also mention of a Senate resolution giving incentives to international carriers who will house their flights at CRK, as well as a railway system that would connect Northern Pampanga to Manila. These are big promises, which Kapampangans are holding on to once the dust settles and the new officials have been elected. www.headlinegl.com 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 Publisher: hgl publishing Email: headlinegitnangluzon@gmail.com 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 ILANG mga bayan at probinsiya na sa ating bansa ang nagdaos na ng kanilang mga peace covenant signing activities, kaalinsabay ang pagpapahayag ng suporta ng mga kandidato para sa isang maayos at mapayapang halalan sa darating na Mayo 2016. Kadalasang kasama ng mga lalahok sa sabayang halalan pang-nasyonal at pang-lokal sa nasabing mga aktibidad ang mga opisyales ng Commission on Elections, (COMELEC), Philippine National Police (PNP), Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), mga miyembro ng media, mga pribadong organisasyon at iba pa. Ang nasabing mga aktibidad ay isang pagpapahayag ng mga lalahok sa halalan ng magandang simula upang tiyakin nila ang malinis at matiwasay na halalan, bilang isang demokratikong pagsasanay ng bawat Pilipinong maghahalal sa kanilang mga manunungkulan sa susunod na tatlo at anim na taon. Isa ring pagpapakita ng sportsmanship ang mga nasabing peace teacher s corner WHAT are the characteristics of an effective classroom leader? For me, they are enthusiasm, organization, and technical skill of instruction. The smooth delivery of education to students is brought about by proper classroom management and its components which include teacher behavior and student behavior. In assessing student behavior, Mga peace covenants Walang Biro! Ka Dencio Pacheco covenant signing kung saan nangangako ang mga kandidato na magiging patas sila sa kanilang mga kampanya at pagtakbo sa halalan. Ang peace covenant, bilang isang kasunduan ng bawat kandidato at ang kani-kanilang mga kampo pati na ang kanilang mga taga-suporta, ay isang pangako ng pagtatalima sa kapayapaan at isang pagkokondena sa karahasan, pandaraya at iba pang mga gawaing labag sa batas. Tuwing halalan sa ating bansa ay madalas na binabantayan ng ating mga awtoridad ang ilang mga lugar bunsod ng mga tala ng insidenteng may kaugnayan sa halalan o pulitika na nauuwi minsan sa patayan, karahasan o kaguluhan. Ang mga lugar na ito ay kadalasang minamanmanan ng mga Classroom management by Angelita M. Duya Ang peace covenant, bilang isang kasunduan ng bawat kandidato at ang kanikanilang mga kampo pati na ang kanilang mga taga-suporta, ay isang pangako ng pagtatalima sa kapayapaan at isang pagko-kondena sa karahasan, pandaraya at iba pang mga gawaing labag sa batas. sangay ng ating pamahalaan at pinag-aaralan at tsaka idedeklara ng Comelec bilang mga lugar na kabilang sa Election Watchlist Areas (EWA). Ang mga EWAs ay maituturing na prayoridad pagdating sa pagpapadala ng mga awtoridad na magbabantay o magpapanatili sa seguridad. Madalas ang mga ito ay may mga banta sa kapayapaan dahil sa mga lumalabag na grupong pulitikal o mga pulitikong matatapang. Walang masama sa pagkakaroon ng mga peace covenants dahil ito ay mayroong mabuting layunin para sa pagkakaroon ng kapayapaan sa mga magkalabang grupong pulitikal. Ito ay isang pagpapahayag din sa taumbayan na magiging mapayapa ang bawat kampo kahit pa magkalaban ang mga ito sa pulitika at parewalang biro... Page 11 the teacher must first determine whether it is worth the time and effort to collect data, analyze function, and implement a treatment plan. If the behavior is a threat to the safety of the students, it should be addressed promptly. Another important consideration is the impact of behavior in the learning environment as a whole. If the behavior is disruptive to the entire class then it warrants attention. It is important that the teacher prioritize treatment. The teacher should focus on one problem at a time and set realistic expectations, rather than feel overwhelmed and give up. Also, in order to effectively treat students behavior, the teacher must first understand it from the stu- teacher s corner... Page 11
FEBRUARY 01, 2016 Headline Gitnang Luzon OPINION 5 ANOTHER deadly disease is threatening the human world and we must be vigilant about it. The death toll caused by the virus is rapidly increasing, specifically newborn babies. The Zika virus was first detected in 1947 from a rhesus macaque that had been placed in a cage at the Zika Forest in Uganda. The evidence of human infection was detected in some African countries as well as in parts of Asia. The manner of development of the virus is speculated to start with an infection of the accessory cells of the immune system of mammals, followed by a spread in the lymph nodes and the bloodstream. Just like the Dengue virus, the Zika virus is transmitted by daytimeactive mosquitoes. It can be transmitted to humans through sexual contact and it can also cross the placenta, affecting an unborn fetus. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is an existing outbreak in most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Worse, the virus is spreading like wildfire due to global trade and travel. Due to exposure to the virus, pregnant women would likely give birth to babies with deformities. Microcephalia causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads. In our country, the Department of Health (DoH) reported a possible case of Zika virus in 2012. Fortunately, the Now We Know! ELLEZ J. DAVId The Zika virus 15-year-old boy from Cebu survived. It is alarming that the cure for the Zika virus is unavailable. Researchers and scientists from WHO are still for looking for an antidote to put an end to the possible outbreak of the virus. Why is it that the strain of these viruses keeps on progressing now that we are on the cutting edge of technology? Is it because viruses and bacteria are also adapting to the society as well as the environment? And why is it whenever we find a cure for a certain disease, another one will emerge, stronger than the preceding? Mankind is heading to a situation wherein the survival of the fittest Mankind is heading to a situation wherein the survival of the fittest is the name of the game. Sooner or later, if we keep on abusing our environment, we will suffer the same fate as that of the largest animals who wandered the Earth millions of years ago the dinosaurs. is the name of the game. Sooner or later, if we keep on abusing our environment, we will suffer the same fate as that of the largest animals who wandered the Earth millions of years ago the dinosaurs. Our extinction is like a handwriting on the wall. The impending end of the world is seen. Luke E. Wright was inaugurated as Civil Governor of the Philippines On February 1, 1904, Luke E. Wright was inaugurated as Civil Governor of the Philippines following Howard Taft s departure. In his inaugural address Mr. Wright dwelt upon the need of industrial development and of transportation, especially railroads, and urged that encouragement and friendliness be shown to all who desired to enter the islands for their legitimate development. The policy, he said, should be one of equal opportunities to all. During his term, Manila was improved. The port of Manila which for centuries remained unprotected from heavy winds and typhoons was redesigned by building an immense breakwater southward from the mouth of the Pasig, behind which the sea was deepened. Steel and concrete piers were constructed where the largest ocean craft in the Pacific can be docked. The water system was also enlarged and improved by damming the Marikina river. The first electric car service was opened in 1904 under Mr. Wright s watch. Mr. Wright s administration on Be heard! Send us your comments & opinions mail US: 2nd Floor, U2 Building, Dolores, McArthur, Hi-way, City of San Fernando, Pampanga EMAIL US: headlinegitnangluzon@gmail.com headline in history the political side was less impressive. A considerable body of irreconcilable Filipino opposition still existed. Early in 1903 the Filipinos who had been taken as prisoners to Guam at the close of 1900, were pardoned and returned. The most prominent were Apolinario Mabini and Artemio Ricarte. Mabini took the oath of allegiance, landed in Manila, and a few weeks later fell a victim to cholera. Ricarte, refused to take the oath, and was sent to Hongkong. He returned secretly to Manila shortly after and raised a revolt in Rizal province. Violent disorders in Samar became prevalent because of the pulahanes attacks. A number of other outlaws in Cavite and Batangas defied the constabulary. Macario Sakay, Julian Montalon, Cornelio Felizardo, and a number more, were perhaps the most desperate and cruel leaders in the history of the insurrection. They had arms and they increased their followers by recruiting whenever a raid was made. By terrorism, assassination, and robbery they kept the provinces of Rizal, Cavite, and Batangas in a constant state of disorder and alarm. Cecilio F. Lopez was born in Marikina On February 1, 1898, Cecilio F. Lopez, first Filipino scientific linguist and academician, was born in Marikina (now) City. He is known in Philippine history as the Father of Philippine Linguistic. Lopez, the first Filipino to obtain a doctoral degree in linguistic at the University of Hamburg in 1928, pioneered his work in the growth of a Filipino custom using a scientific study of Philippine Language. --KAHIMYANG.INFO On February 6, 1905, by Act of the US Congress, the Cooper Act, the designation of the chief executive of the Philippines was changed from Civil Governor to that of Governor- General. This made Mr. Wright the first US Governor-General of the Philippines. His term ended on April 1, 1906. He served as the first full United States Ambassador to Japan on the same year he left the Philippines. --KAHIMYANG.INFO SCAN THIS QR CODE TO VISIT US! Parnasong Kapampangan Neng Capa M. Pangan Insanu ing kaugali mu? Tabalu nung katutuan ing kasebian da ring aliwa King ing ugali ning tau, misan dakal a kapara; Antimo yang bagiang kabit ing buri na kakabid ya, Kaugali ne ning manuk ing taung anti kareta. (Ta neng kasing ala namang manuk a nung mangalkal ya, Itang kayang pikalkalan papunta king arapan na. Deta namang e pakabid e masaklo panugali, Ila kabud ding ngara pin, ding mekakua karing babi; Uling nung manyudsud ya yti, ing lumo na e pin wari Angga mu king patulak ngan agiang rugung e kumabsi? (Pero para kaku naman, sablang diling e ku buri, King keraklan ding lelangan ken da ku pa pakilimpi!) Atin namang mabsi ne yti, ing samul na aplit murin, Ila retang kaugali, king kakewan, detang matsin! Uling agiang misan niamu ibuksi nian itang sagin E ne lakuan itang impun angga king tauling kapiling. (Dakal la ring anti karen, lalu t king e ra gastus pin, Ing minindal a apunan pakipangan da nang tambing). Atin namang masalita o bagiang kabit puputak, Ila retang kaugali detang loru ampon tarat; Den agiang ilang dili ra e la patugut kakatak, Inia itang anggang tsismis malagua rang akakalap. (E bali nung king babai o keng baklang mapaniaglap, E mu king tune lalaki uling binang e masampat). (Atin yang kasuglung) On this day in 1884, the first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, is published. Today, the OED is the definitive authority on the meaning, pronunciation and history of over half a million words, past and present Plans for the dictionary began in 1857 when members of London s Philological Society, who believed there were no up-to-date, error-free English dictionaries available, decided to produce one that would cover all vocabulary from the Anglo-Saxon period (1150 A.D.) to the present. Conceived of as a four-volume, 6,400-page work, it was estimated the project would take 10 years to finish. In fact, it took over 40 years until the 125th and final fascicle was published in April 1928 and the full dictionary was complete at over 400,000 words and phrases in 10 volumes and published under the title A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles. Unlike most English dictionaries, which only list present-day common meanings, the OED provides a detailed chronological history for every word and phrase, citing quotations from a wide range of sources, including classic literature and cookbooks. The OED is famous for its lengthy crossreferences and etymologies. The verb set merits the OED s longest entry, at approximately 60,000 words and detailing over 430 uses.no sooner was the OED finished than editors began updating it. A supplement, containing new entries and revisions, was published in 1933 and the original dictionary was reprinted in 12 volumes and officially renamed the Oxford English Dictionary.Between 1972 and 1986, an updated 4-volume supplement was published, with new terms from the continually evolv- HISTORY... Page 11 headline in history Oxford Dictionary debuts
6 Headline Gitnang Luzon FEBRUARY 01, 2016 EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 131 ST REGULAR SESSION OF THE 5 TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA HELD AT THE CITY SESSION HALL, HEROES HALL, MAGDALENA SUBDIVISION, BARANGAY SAN JUAN, CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA ON THE 20 TH DAY OF JANUARY 2016 PRESENT: Hon. JAIME T. LAZATIN...P residing Officer Hon. ANGELICA O. HIZON... Hon. RALPH DANIEL M. HENSON... Hon. BENEDICT JASPER SIMON R. LAGMAN Hon. NELSON G. LINGAT... Hon. HARVEY A. QUIWA... Hon. CELESTINO S. DIZON... Hon. JACKLYN RACHELLE G. CALIMLIM ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Hon. JOSELITO R. OCAMPO... ON LEAVE: Hon. NOEL T. TULABUT... Hon. AYZEL MARI GRACE N. MACALINO Hon. ANGEL M. WIJANGCO... Ex-Officio (LBC Pres.) ABSENT: NONE Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA CITY OF SAN FERNANDO SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD ORDINANCE NO. 2016-001 (Author: Hon. Benedict Jasper Simon R. Lagman) (Sponsor: Hon. Ayzel Mari-Grace N. Macalino) THE ANTI-SMOKE BELCHING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Natural Resources (DENR) in areas within their jurisdiction; WHEREAS, Section 119 of SP Ordinance No. 2008-021, otherwise known as the 2008 Environmental Code of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga states that, the city government shall share the responsibility in the management and maintenance of air quality within its territorial jurisdiction ; WHEREAS, the City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga, as embodied in its 12-point agenda for progress, prioritizes the conservation, preservation and protection of the environment and therefore, enjoins all publics to contribute all possible efforts to save the environment; WHEREAS, in compliance to the foregoing, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, being the legislative branch of this LGU, deemed fit to enact a piece of legislation to address in particular the growing vehicle emission problems in the City by strictly enforcing R.A. 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999; WHEREAS, any vehicle found emitting excessive smoke while operating in any and all public highways shall be subjected to an emission test by properly equipped Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) through the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and/or DOTC designated unit(s) and/or its deputized LGU agents; WHEREAS, in order to address the worsening air pollution in the country, the DENR has issued standards in the implementation of in-use vehicle emission standards through Administrative Order No.2015-04 effective on July 1, 2015; WHEREAS, the DOTC through LTO, has committed to deputize one personnel of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga (CSFP) Traffic Management Division (TMD) and two personnel of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) after passing the exam and mandatory training on emission standards, procedures and regulation, the correct use, maintenance and calibration of smoke testing equipment to conduct roadside inspection and to apprehend vehicle which do not comply with in-use standards set forth in the Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Clean Air Act of 1999; EXPLANATORY NOTE WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, accords every local government unit the power and authority to promote the general welfare within its territorial jurisdiction, including the promotion of health and safety of its constituents; WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga in session assembled, ADOPTS AS IT HEREBY ADOPTS the following Ordinance, to wit: WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, declares the right of every citizen to breathe clean air and directs local government units (LGUs) to issue air pollution control techniques and implement air quality standards set by the Department of Environment and ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Title This Ordinance shall be known and
FEBRUARY 01, 2016 Headline Gitnang Luzon 7 cited as The Anti-Smoke-Belching Ordinance of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Section 2. Scope and Coverage This Ordinance shall find application to all types of motor vehicles plying within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Section 3. Objectives This Ordinance aims to attain the following objectives: 1.1 to formulate, promote and implement a program on air pollution management in the City of San Fernando; 1.2 to promote public information and education and to encourage the participation of an informed and active public in air quality planning and monitoring; and 1.3 to promote the right of every citizen to participate in the formulation, planning, implementation and development of policies, plans, programs and projects or activities that have adverse impact on the environment and public health. 1.4 to create awareness among motorists about the importance of clean air. 1.5 to promote clean air quality by monitoring and controlling all non-compliant motor vehicle operators and all structures and activities that emit or cause to emit any air pollutant; and 1.6 to mitigate the effects of global warming due to air pollution; Section 4. Declaration of Policy It is hereby declared the policy of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga: 1.1 to ensure the full and effective implementation of Republic Act No. 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, with the end in view of realizing the policy objectives thereof within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga; 1.2 to recognize the right of every resident and visitor of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga to breath clean air in the City s premises and that such right is essential for every person s well-being and productivity; and 1.3 to recognize the primary responsibility of the local government unit of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, in the development of an Air Quality Control Action Plan consistent with the nationwide Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework which provides for a comprehensive air pollution management and control program; Section 5. Definition of Terms Unless otherwise defined under this Ordinance, the following terms shall mean and be construed as: Air pollutant means any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases in their natural or normal concentrations, that is detrimental to health or the environment, which includes but not limited to smoke, dust, soot, cinders, fly ash, solid particles of any kind, gases, fumes, chemical mists, steam and radioactive substances; Air pollution means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmospheric air, or any discharge thereto of any liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is likely to create or to render the air resources of the country harmful, detrimental, or injuries to public health, safety or welfare or which will adversely affect their utilization for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, or other legitimate purposes; City means the City of San Fernando, Pampanga; CENRO means the City Environment and Natural Resources Office; DENR refers to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Department refers to the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC); Emission means any air contaminant, pollutant, gas stream or unwanted sound from a known source which is passed into the atmosphere; In-Use Vehicle means a motor vehicle duly registered with the Land Transportation Office (LTO); Light Absorption Coefficient also known as smoke density which determines opacity measurements alongside with the width of the plume of smoke that the light beam must pass through; LTO means Land Transportation Office; Mobile source means any vehicle propelled by thorough combustion of carbon-based or other fuel, constructed and operated principally for the conveyance of persons or the transportation of property goods; Motor vehicle means any vehicle propelled by a gasoline or diesel engine or by any means other than human or animal power, constructed and operated principally for the conveyance of persons or the transportation of property or goods in a public highway or street open to public use; Motorcycle refers to any two wheeled motor vehicle with at least one headlight, taillight and spotlight, and one or more saddle seats. For purposes of these rules, motorcycles shall include those with attached cars also known as tricycles ; Smoke Opacity Meter (or Opacimeter) means an instrument which determines the smoke opacity in
8 Headline Gitnang Luzon FEBRUARY 01, 2016 exhaust gases emitted by the engine system; Vehicle Idling occurs when a vehicle is left running unnecessarily while stopped; Vehicle Type means a category of power-driven vehicles which do not differ in such essentials as reference mass or weight, engine type, number of cylinders, body configuration, and manner of transmission, fuel used and similar characteristics. Vehicle Idling occurs when a vehicle is left running unnecessarily while stopped; ARTICLE II Vehicle Type means a category of power-driven vehicles which do not differ in such essentials as reference mass or weight, engine type, number of cylinders, body EMISSION configuration, and STANDARDS manner of transmission, FOR fuel used MOTOR and similar characteristics. VEHICLES Section 6. Emission Control Standards for Motor Vehicles Except ARTICLE Motorcycles II Any motor vehicle Vehicle plying Idling EMISSION within occurs STANDARDS the when territorial a vehicle FOR is left MOTOR jurisdiction running VEHICLES unnecessarily of the while City stopped; of San Fernando, whether private or public must conform to the following Section 6. Emission emission Control control Standards standards: for Motor Vehicles Except Motorcycles Vehicle Type means a category of power-driven vehicles which do not differ in such essentials as reference mass or weight, engine type, number of cylinders, body configuration, and manner of transmission, fuel used and similar characteristics. Any motor vehicle plying within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of San Fernando, whether private or public must conform to the following emission control standards: 6.1 In-use vehicle, rebuilt and imported used passenger cars light duty and ARTICLE heavy II duty vehicles- Except EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES Motorcycles. vehicles- Except Motorcycles. 6.1 In-use vehicle, rebuilt and imported used passenger cars light duty and heavy duty Section 6. Emission Control Standards for Motor Vehicles Except Motorcycles Any motor vehicle plying within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of San Light Fernando, Absorption whether private or public must conform to the following CO emission control HCstandards: Coefficient 6.1 In-use Category vehicle, rebuilt and (% imported by volume) used passenger (ppm as cars Hexane) light duty and heavy (m -1 ) duty vehicles- Except Motorcycles. At Idling At Idling At free acceleration Registered for the first time 0.25 100 Light Absorption 1.0 on or after July 1, 2017 CO HC Coefficient Registered Category for the first time (% by 0.50 volume) (ppm as 250 Hexane) (m- -1 ) after December 31, 2007 At Idling At Idling At free Registered for the first time acceleration Registered for the first time on or before December 31, 0.25 3.50 100 600 1.0 - on or after July 1, 2017 2007 Registered for the first time Registered for the first time 0.50 250 - after December 31, 2007 - - 2.0 after Registered December for the 31, first 2015 time Registered on or before for December the first time 31, 3.50 600-2007 on or before December 31, - - 2.5 Registered for the first time 2015 - - 2.0 after December 31, 2015 Registered for the first time on or before December 31, - - 2.5 2015 Section 7. Emission Control Standards for Motorcycles Emission limits for Section 7. Emission Control Standards for motorcycles Motorcycles and tricycles: Emission limits for motorcycles and tricycles: Section 7. Emission Control Standards for Motorcycles Emission limits for motorcycles 7.1 In-use and tricycles: motorcycles and tricycles: 7.1 In-use motorcycles and tricycles: 7.1 In-use motorcycles and tricycles: Category Category Registered for the first time on or after July 1, 2017 Registered for the first time on or after January 1, 2012 Registered for the first time before January 1, 2012 CO (% by CO volume) (% by volume) At Idling At Idling Section 8. Test Procedure 8. Test Procedure The test procedures to The determine test exhaust procedures emissions and to other standards shall adopt the Emission Test Procedure set by the DENR. determine exhaust emissions and other standards shall adopt Section 9. Actual presentation or showing of the motor vehicle, motorcycle or the Emission Test Procedure set by the DENR. Section 9. Actual presentation or showing of the motor vehicle, motorcycle or tricycle which is the ARTICLE III subject of emission testing ADMINISTRATION - Operators/owners of motor Section vehicles, 10. Implementing motorcycles Office or The tricycles City Environment are hereby and Natural required Resources Office (CENRO) shall enforce the vehicle emission control standards fixed in this Ordinance. actual presentation or showing of the abovementioned vehicles The DOTC and its authorized deputies may conduct vehicle emission testing anywhere in subject of the emission testing to avoid misrepresentation or the City as provided for under R.A. 8749. scam. ARTICLE III HC (ppm as HC Hexane) (ppm as Hexane) At Idling At Idling 2.5 1,000 3.5 4,500 4.5 6,000 ADMINISTRATION Light Absorption Light Coefficient Absorption Coefficient (m -1 (m At free -1 ) At free acceleration 5 20% smoke opacity 30% smoke opacity 30% smoke opacity tricycle which is the subject of emission testing - Operators/owners of motor vehicles, motorcycles or tricycles are hereby required actual presentation or showing of the abovementioned vehicles subject of the emission testing to avoid misrepresentation or scam. Any vehicle plying within the jurisdiction of the City that is not compliant with the emission standards set in this Ordinance, shall be apprehended and subjected to emission retests. The City shall not be held liable for any damage to the vehicle during the conduct of the smoke emission test. In case the vehicle failed the test, the driver shall be issued with City Ordinance Violation Ticket (COVT). Retest shall be conducted by the CENRO not later than fifteen (15) days from the date of apprehension. Section 10. Implementing Office The City ARTICLE IV COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF FINES Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) shall enforce the vehicle emission control standards fixed in this Ordinance. The DOTC and its authorized deputies may conduct vehicle emission testing anywhere in the City as provided for under R.A. 8749. Any vehicle plying within the jurisdiction of the City that is not compliant with the emission standards set in this Ordinance, shall be apprehended and subjected to emission retests. The City shall not be held liable for any damage to the vehicle during the conduct of the smoke emission test. In case the vehicle failed the test, the driver shall be issued with City Ordinance Violation Ticket (COVT). Retest shall be conducted by the CENRO not later than fifteen (15) days from the date of apprehension. ARTICLE IV COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF FINES Section 11. Collection of Fines the payment of fines for violation of this Code shall be settled at the City Treasurer s Office within seventy-two (72) hours from the time of apprehension. ARTICLE V INFORMATION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Section 12. Information, Education, and Communication Air quality information and awareness campaign shall be promoted by the City Government through the CENRO and shall involve the participation of Barangay officials and other offices such as the City Information Office, TMD, City Health Office, other government agencies and the private sector including Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), the academe, environmental groups, transport sector and other private entities in the implementation of a multisectoral information campaign of this Ordinance. The enforcement and implementation of emission standards as embodied in this Ordinance enjoins the active cooperation of the importers, local assemblers, owners/ operators and users of all motor vehicles. To ensure the cooperation of these groups, there is a need for an intensified and sustained awareness raising campaign which shall focus on: (1) the harmful impact of gas emission on general public and workers in the transport sector; (2) the technological option available to the transport sector to prevent smoke belching; and (3) the commitment of the City Government to enforce emission standards through strengthening of apprehension activities. ARTICLE VI FINES AND PENALTIES Section 13. Penalties Violators of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be meted the following fines and penalties: Fines and penalties for violation of Section 7, Article II on emission limits for Motorcycle/Tricycle are hereby prescribed, to wit: Section 11. Collection of Fines the payment of fines for violation of this Code shall be settled at the City Treasurer s Office within seventy-two (72) hours from the time of apprehension.
FEBRUARY 01, 2016 Headline Gitnang Luzon 9 13.1 First offense a fine of three hundred pesos (P300.00); 13.2 Second offense a fine of five hundred pesos (P 500.00); 13.3 Third offense a fine of eight hundred pesos (P800.00); 13.4 Fourth and Succeeding Offenses a fine of one thousand pesos (P1,000.00). Fines and penalties for violation of other provisions in this Ordinance: 13.5 First offense a fine of five hundred pesos (P500.00); 13.6 Second offense a fine of one thousand pesos (P1,000.00); 13.7 Third offense a fine of one thousand five hundred pesos (P1,500.00); 13.8 Fourth and Succeeding Offenses a fine of two thousand pesos (P 2,000.00). Enforcers of this Ordinance who shall violate Section 9, Article II of this Ordinance shall be administratively charge without prejudice to the filing of criminal case as warranted by circumstances. ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 14. Separability Clause If for any reason/s, any part of this Ordinance is declared illegal or invalid, other parts or provisions not affected therein shall remain valid and in full force and effect. Section 15. Repealing Clause Any local ordinances, regulations and Executive Orders which are inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or modified accordingly. Section 16. Effectivity This Ordinance shall take effect three (3) months after its approval and the satisfaction of its required publication in newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Pampanga and the posting of the same in the City s 35 barangays and conspicuous places in the City Hall. ADOPTED this 20 th day of January 2016 x......x I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance adopted by the 5 th Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga during its 131 st Regular Session held on January 20, 2016. AVELINA M. LACANILAO-LAGMAN, DPA Secretary to the Sanggunian APPROVED: Hon. EDWIN D. SANTIAGO City Mayor January 26, 2016 Date lynn/spord2016001 5TH S.P. Ord. 2016-001 5 TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD MEMBERS Hon. JAIME T. LAZATIN City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer Hon. ANGELICA O. HIZON Hon. RALPH DANIEL M. HENSON Hon. NOEL T. TULABUT Hon. BENEDICT JASPER SIMON R. LAGMAN Hon. AYZEL MARI GRACE N. MACALINO Hon. NELSON G. LINGAT Hon. JOSELITO R. OCAMPO Hon. HARVEY A. QUIWA Hon. CELESTINO S. DIZON Hon. JACKLYN RACHELLE G. CALIMLIM Hon. ANGEL M. WIJANGCO (LBC Pres.) ATTESTED TO BE DULY ADOPTED: lynn/spord2016001 Hon. JAIME T. LAZATIN, DPA City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
10 ENTERTAINMENT Headline Gitnang Luzon FEBRUARY 01, 2016 PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE (pcso) lotto results LOTTO GAME COMBINATIONS DRAW DATE JACKPOT WINNERS Superlotto 6/49 39-32-04-12-18-10 1/28/2016 71,446,552.00 0 6Digit 6-7-3-1-4-9 1/28/2016 1,333,153.00 2 Swertres Lotto 11AM 1-5-7 1/28/2016 4,500.00 671 Swertres Lotto 4PM 4-2-0 1/28/2016 4,500.00 579 Swertres Lotto 9PM 8-4-5 1/28/2016 4,500.00 888 EZ2 Lotto 9PM 12-04 1/28/2016 4,000.00 434 Lotto 6/42 38-13-25-01-03-04 1/28/2016 6,000,000.00 0 EZ2 Lotto 11AM 08-30 1/28/2016 4,000.00 300 EZ2 Lotto 4PM 21-21 1/28/2016 4,000.00 220 Kapuso nauungusan ng Kapamilya! INSTITUSYON na talaga ang ASAP ng ABS-CBN. Nakailang noontime show na ang inilaban ng GMA7 sa ASAP pero pawang nangawala lahat ito sa ere. Heto na ngayon ang PinaSaya na meron nang Ai Ai Delas Alas, meron pang Alden Richards. Idagdag pa riyan ang maraming starlet ng GMA7 pero wala pa rin. Sa latest survey, malaki ang naiungos ng ASAP sa programa ng Siyete. Ibig kayang sabihin nito di talaga puwedeng pataubin ang ASAP ng GMA7? Kunsabagay, palagi naming pinanonood ang Sunday show ng GMA7. Sobra kaming naaliw kahit na korni na talaga ang mga skit nila. Mga pinaglumaan pa iyon ng noo y show ni Ogie Alcasid sa TV 5. But still lagi akong napatatawa kasi nga, pambaduy yung show. Klik nga sa masa. But still, no matter how they put up efforts, ayun mas gusto pa rin yata ng mga televiewers ang ASAP. Heto na at e-entra na sa daily slot ang Wowowin ni Willie Revillame. Ewan lang kung ano ang kahihinatnan ng show sa bago nitong oras. Tuluyan na kayang itong kagatin ng masa para naman magbalik ang dating glorya ng programa? Sana naman! Kami sa bahay, Kapuso kami, hindi dahil aliw kami sa kanilang mga show. Pero mahina kasi ang signal ng Dos sa lugar namin kaya wala kaming magagawa kundi magtiyaga sa mga show ng Kapuso. Marami rin naman kaming mga show na nakaaliw lalo na kung Sabado at Linggo pero Diyos ko naman, talaga namang nakukulta ang mga utak namin sa takbo ng mga teleserye nila. No comment na lang kung bakit. Hiwalayang Luis-Angel gimik lang? cesar montano, claudine barretto, diether ocampo & meg imperial Diether Ocampo, aggressive Meg KUNG kailan naman malapit na ang Araw Ng Mga Puso saka nauso ang hiwalayan sa showbiz. Kinumpirma na ni Zanjoe Marudo na hiwalay na sila ni Bea Alonzo. Hiwalay na rin daw sina John Lloyd at Angelica Panganiban. Bea is said to be the reason for this so she s now being bashed on the internet by JLC-Angelica fans. The latest couple to part ways, so the grapevine says, is Luis Manzano and Angel Locsin. To think they just came from a vacation abroad during the holidays and everyone is expecting that the next thing they ll announce is that they re now officially engaged. Lumabas ang istorya kina Angel at Luis sa panahong nagpo-promo ang movie nina Angel At Vilma Santos. Kaya nga marami ang nagdududang gimik lang ang hiwalayan. This is not the first time that Luis and Angel broke up since they ve done that before, then got together again. So it looks like that it s not true that love is lovelier the second time around. Gov. Vi is said to be so surprised because her own son didn t at all inform her about it. Angel is now a judge in Pilipinas Got Talent, where Luis is one of the hosts. You won t notice from their behavior in the show that something s afoot. Well, as they say, the show must go on. Don t expect them to reveal the reason or reasons for their breakup. They never did so the first time it happened so do you think they ll be more open about it now? Even when Luis broke up with angel locsin & luis manzano Jennylyn Mercado, we never knew the reason why. PURING-PURI ni Meg Imperial si Claudine Barretto na katrabaho niya sa seryeng Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? ng TV5 na produced ng Viva Communications, Inc. Marami kasing issues regarding Claudine s work attitude na diumano y mahirap katrabaho, pero ayon kay Meg, so far, wala siyang ganu ng nakikita sa co-star. Maasikaso at maaga raw dumarating si Claudine. Pag tinawag siya ni Direk (Joel Lamangan), nagri-reading na agad kami and talagang gina-guide niya ako. Kasi siyempre, Claudine Barretto na siya, sinasabayan ko yung energy niya which is hindi siya yung nang-aagaw-eksena na hindi ka bibigyan ng time to shine. So, sabi ko sa kanya, sobrang iba yung naririnig ko, say pa ng young actress. Kumusta namang katrabaho ang leading man niya sa serye na si Diether Ocampo? Sobrang okay naman po John Arcilla, nagtaas ng talent fee and hindi naman po mahirap. Naninibago lang ako sa kanya kasi ang lalim pala talaga ng boses niya, she said. Tadtad nga raw sila ng love scenes ni Diet sa serye. Kumusta namang ka-love scene ang aktor? Okay naman po. Siguro po, minsan nadadala (si Diet sa love scene). Paanong nadadala? Teka, paano ba, ang hirap i-explain, yung kiss kasi, minsan, feeling mo, parang aggressive, I don t know if role yun talaga na kailangan sa scene. Hindi ko kasi alam, kasi ako smooch-smooch lang, natatawa niyang sabi. So, parang aggressive humalik si Diet? Minsan, may time (na ganu n). Siguro, ganu n lang po talaga or iba-iba lang po siguro ang way, eh, sey ni Meg. Aside from Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?, mayroon ding Wattpad Presents si Meg sa TV5. NAGTAAS na ng talent fee si John Arcilla dahil nga isang tagumpay ang Heneral Luna. It s definitely a high point in his career, what with him playing the title role no less. Do people now address him as Heneral Luna? When they see me in public, alam nilang si John Arcilla ako, he says. But when I put on my Heneral Luna moustache, doon talaga sila nagugulat. The movie brought me to several countries where it had special screenings. Kung saan-saan talaga ang invitations ko. John started his acting career on theater at plays staged at the CCP. But he first came into public consciousness in that TV commercial where he says nothing but Coffee na lang, Dear. He then started appearing in movies and on TV. He won best supporting actor awards for films like Mulanay and Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin. But it s his being Heneral Luna that made him popular even to young people. Now, even children and students, millennials, nakikilala ako, he beams. He s been appearing in mostly ABS-CBN shows for the past several years, like Oh My G, Pure Love, Hiyas, Beautiful Affair and Apoy Sa Dagat. But now, he plays Donita Rose s husband and Barbie Forteza s stepdad in GMA7 s new hit on primetime, That s My Amboy. After Heneral Luna na serious drama at sobrang bigat, where I was brutally murdered, it s nice to do something light like That s My Amboy. It s nice working with both Donita and Barbie, and also with our director, Joyce Bernal. Nag-click kami agad lahat sa set. Si Barbie, ang galing mag-adlib. Kahit wala sa script, tuluy-tuloy lang ang eksena namin. Nakakatuwa siya. Sobrang spontaneous. john arcilla
FEBRUARY 01, 2016 Headline Gitnang Luzon11 Senators commend TOYM awardees grace, chiz... from Page 1 Kung ang isang polisiya lang ang kailangan para sa full utilization ng Clark International Airport, wala pong problema, ibibigay po natin yan upang lalong lumago ang turismo dito, Poe said during a presscon held at the Fortune Restaurant in Barangay Balibago here. Poe, during the presscon, said this move will not only decongest air traffic in Manila, but will generate more jobs and could contribute to galing at puso... from Page 1 provide more programs and projects that will benefit the senior citizens in the whole country, which Poe seconded. Kailangan isama natin sa paglago ng ekonomiya ng Pilipinas ang mga senior citizens, Poe added. Governor Lilia Pineda, together with some members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan headed by Vice Governor Dennis Pineda and Provincial Administrator Atty. Andres Pangilinan Jr., welcomed Sen. Poe and Sen. Escudero. Governor Pineda, in a short message, expressed belief that Kapampangans are smart enough to select and vote the candidate they think will continue to help the anti-flood... from Page 1 makakatulong sa irigasyon, Poe said during a press briefing here. Poe said the two dams will cost around P20 billion. She added that the national government s savings is more than P600 billion. Kami ay bukas sa mga ganitong uri ng proyekto na mararamdaman purisima... from Page 3 administration, pushing the sixyear moving average of real GDP growth at 6.2 percent as of 2015 the highest since 1978, he said. The Philippine economy continues to be buoyed by the services sector, which rose by 7.4 percent solon urges... from Page 3 due to typhoon damage to bridges along its alignment. Part of the NSCR project is a 58-km line from Calamba, Laguna, to Batangas City, Batangas, and a 117-km line from Legazpi City to Matnog, Sorsogon. The entire south line will be funded via a public private-partnership (PPP) scheme. MANILA The Senate over the week adopted a resolution commending the 10 awardees of last year s Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines. Senate Resolution 1696 was introduced by Sen. Manuel Lito Lapid. The TOYM awardees are Raymond A. Abrea for accounting and finance, Jose Ramon P. Aliling for civil engineering, Michael Barney R. Almazar for law and legal aid, Geoffrey Bryan A. Chua for education, Patricia C. Evangelista for journalism, Safronio P. Fortich Jr. for arts and music, Donald Patrick L. Lim for community development, Nico Jose S. Nolledo for business, Roderick L. Salenga for public health and Rogelio B. Santos Jr. for social entrepreneurship. We at the Senate recognize the efforts of these young individuals whose selfless dedication to their profession and fields of endeavour contributed significantly to Philippine growth and benefitted the Filipino people, Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, who led the presentation of the resolution to the awardees, said. The TOYM awards is an annual project organized and presented by the Junior Chamber International Philippines otherwise known as the Philippine Jaycees, the Gerry Roxas Foundation, Inc. and the TOYM Foundation since 1959. This year s awardees will join the ranks of outstanding Filipinos who have been honoured by the Junior Chamber International Philippines throughout the past 56 years, the resolution said. An advocate of genuine tax reform, Abrea, helps educate politicians, celebrities, entrepreneurs and even lawyers in tax matters, and offers strategies for small businesses to achieve their bottomline while paying appropriate taxes. ng mga magsasaka, ng mga residente [sa mabababang lugar], Poe said. Poe said she also asked local officials whether there are right of way issues once the dam project pushes through and was told that there were none. Most Pampanga towns in the in the last quarter of last year from 5.6 percent same period in 2014. Purisima said domestic demand remained high and this, along with the government s ample fiscal space and reforms in all aspect of the government are seen Aliling, 37, is one of the most sought-after construction managers in the country and his company is the first in the Philippines to have triple ISO accreditation, covering management system, environment and occupational health and safety. Almazar, heads a free legal aid clinic at the Philippine Embassy and Consulate in the United Arab Emirates. He has devoted his practice to protect migrant workers in the Middle East where his practical approach to assisting distressed Overseas Filipino Workers is being used as the pilot model in protecting the rights of more than three million Filipinos in the Arab region. A dedicated multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker, Evangelista won six international and nine local awards for her works on human rights, conflict, disaster, development and public interest issues. (PR) the economic growth of the northern luzon region. She said her administration will open CRK for international carriers to encourage more flights, which will benefit 5 million overseas Filipino workers (OFW). Poe added that the CRK could even extend an additional two runways to entertain bigger aircraft here. She also mentioned a railway system that would connect Northern Pampanga to Manila. Meanwhile, Vice Presidentiable Chiz Escudero vowed that he and Poe will file a senate resolution giving incentive to international carriers who will house their flights at the CRK. Escudero also added that more travellers are bound to utilize CRK as a hub for flights going in and out of the country as the airport has no laglag bala issue. province of Pampanga. The event ended with the distribution of the 3rd batch of cash assistance in amount of P1,000 and bag of groceries to the senior citizen s presidents and officers of OSCA. Also present during the activity were Mayor Bon Alejandrino (Arayat), Mayor Roy Manalastas (Mexico), board members Dinan Labung, Rosve Henson and Crisostomo Garbo, PSWDO Lilibeth Baybayan, PRDD- MO Angelina Blanco and some personnel from the Provincial Treasurer s Office (PTO). 2nd and 4th districts suffer from massive flooding whenever strong rains or typhoons hit the province. Aside from the anti-flooding project, Poe said she will also push for the complete utilization of Clark International Airport once elected as president. to further push economic growth. Cautious optimism, in spite of the global environment, is not only warranted but reasonable. Discipline, in staying the course of good governance, is necessary, he added. (PNA) Romualdez emphasized that mass transit systems should be given priority by the government as these will not only solve traffic congestion in Metro Manila but also disperse industries and create jobs in the regions, thus boosting economic development that in turn would reduce poverty levels in the country. (PNA) EARLY REGISTRATION... from Page 12 paigns, meetings with local or barangay officials and civic organizations to help and locate children who should be in schools. As a basis for the early registration, the birth certificate of the child must be presented upon registration. If this is not available during the registration, the document can be submitted within the school year. School officials and parents are also reminded of the No Collection Policy being implemented by the DepEd as stipulated in DepEd Order No. 41, s.2012. Special Education (SPED) Centers, trained SPED teachers, and all health personnel will assist in locating children and youth with disabilities from 5 to 18 years old who have not been to school. Meanwhile, learners who have dropped out from elementary or secondary schools who want to be enrolled in the formal system through the Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) or the Alternative Learning System (ALS) need to present their report card to the Teacher-in-Charge of registration. PDEA NETS... from Page 12 174 HIOs resulting to high volume seizures of illegal drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs), were also conducted during the period. These achievements further demonstrate that the government is on strategic track in stepping up the conduct of high-impact anti-drug operations, leading to the eventual arrests of HVTs and making significant dents against the country s illegal drug trade, the PDEA chief added. PDEA renewed its resolve to implement the antidrug law for a more united and organized system of fighting illegal drugs by setting performance targets for this year. (PDEA) walang biro... from Page 4 hong mga kandidato sa halalan. Samantala, umaasa naman ang taumbayan na ituturing na sagrado at makabuluhan ang pagkakaroon ng mga peace covenants na nangangailangang tuparin at respetuhin ng sinumang kandidato sa darating na halalan. teacher s corner... from Page 4 dents perspective. Understanding what motivates behavior is also useful in preventing accidental reinforcement of that behavior. A well-managed classroom has rules, which should be clearly stated to the students. Teachers should discuss with the students the consequences for both rule following and rule breaking. Teacherstudent interactions should involve positive reinforcement of appropriate behavior. Classroom management is an ongoing process that requires continual monitoring and adjustment. The time spent improving one s classroom management is an important investment toward a pleasant and productive working and learning environment for teachers and learners. The author is Teacher III of Pulung Santol High School Annex. HISTORY... from Page 5 ing English language plus more words and phrases from North America, Australia, the Caribbean, New Zealand, South Africa and South Asia.In 1984, Oxford University Press embarked on a five-year, multimillion-dollar project to create an electronic version of the dictionary. The effort required 120 people just to type the pages from the print edition and 50 proofreaders to check their work. In 1992, a CD-ROM version of the dictionary was released, making it much easier to search and retrieve information.today, the dictionary s second edition is available online to subscribers and is updated quarterly with over 1,000 new entries and revisions. At a whopping 20 volumes weighing over 137 pounds, it would reportedly take one person 120 years to type all 59 million words in the OED. --HISTORY FREE CREATIVE WRITING... from Page 2 issued Advisory No. 371 covering teachers participation in Pambansang Kampo Balagtas 2016 to avoid disruption of classes during this event. Conduct of the conference will mark the start of the 2016 Buwan ng Panitikan, noted KWF. Toralba said the conference is also part of KWF s annual celebration of Araw ni Balagtas on April 2. Balagtas was the pen name of the late Filipino poet Francisco Baltazar whose Florante at Laura ranks among masterpieces of Philippine literature. Available information show Balagtas was born in Bulacan province on April 2, 1788 and died on Feb. 20, 1862 in Orion. The information also show Orion was formerly known as Udyong where Balagtas lived until his death. (PNA) FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS! You can grab our Digital Edition Copy via www.headlinegl.com & click Cover Today
REGIONAL NEWS VOLUME IV NO. 150 FEBRUARY 01, 2016 MONDAY Subic solar project to be handled by British firm By Dante M. Salvana SUBIC BAY FREEPORT A British solar energy company has been tapped to engineer, procure and manage EPM 100 megawatt solar farm project in Subic Bay. With the project, Proinso, a global leader in the photovol-taic industry, is looking furthere increase its presence in the Asian market. The Subic Bay engagement is a complex project demanding a high level of capability support across many disciplines provided via our EPM program. Our EPM model is based on a collaborative approach working with local partners. This way, Proinso is able to del;iver world class renewable assets and also invest in the development of a strong local industry, Stuart Macfarlane, Proinso regional head for Asia Pacific said in a statement. Proinso is partnering with local firm Asiacrest Marketing Corp. for Subic solar farm project which is touted as the biggest of its kind. Asiacrest Marketing President and CEO Lawrence Plata said the company will be Poinso s exclusive distributor and country representative for the Philippine market. We are tapping experts from UK, Spain and Australia to design and execute the project. These experts will also engage in a knowledge transfer program to develop skills of our young and dynamic team of local engineers. We have more solar projects in the pipeline which we hope will help to speed up economic and social development, Plata said in the same statement. PDEA nets more high-value drug personalities in 2015 DEWORMING. Mayor Edwin D. Santiago and Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin launch a deworming activity at the San Agustin Integrated School for students aged 5 to 12 years, over the week. --CSF-CIO PHOTO DepEd schools early registration for SY 2016-2017 commences By Marna Dagumboy -del Rosario CITY OF SAN FERNANDO The Department of Education declared January 30, 2016 as commencement of the Early Registration for the SY 2016-2017 in all public elementary and secondary to achieve universal participation and MANILA The iconic and first motorcycle company in the U.S., Indian Motorcycle, recently launched its first shop in the Philippines. The event was graced by U.S. Embassy Manila s Chargé d Affaires Michael S. Klecheski, who also welcomed the guests and delivered the opening remarks. Indian Motorcycle is an example of what U.S.-made products are known for globally superior, resilient, and innovative. I am completion of the cycle. With the theme Makapagaral ay Karapatan Mo, Magpalista, this massive advocacy campaign will run until February 29 to find children and youth not currently enrolled and bring them back to school. The Early Registration primarily seeks to ensure that sure that a lot of riders are excited to welcome Indian Motorcycle and are very eager to experience it. It is always fun to ride an Indian and I am sure it will be more fun to do so in the Philippines, said Klecheski. Guests were treated in an American barbequethemed party set against an impressive backdrop display of Indian Motorcycle bikes. Indian Motorcycle is America s first motorcycle company, founded in 1901 in Springfield, all five-year old children are enrolled in Kinder and to locate, identify, and enroll outof-school children and youth who belong in remote locations, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged groups or those who are discriminated, and those who have disabilities. Through this measure, Massachusetts. During World War I, Indian Motorcycle dedicated much of its production to the war effort by providing the U.S. military with nearly 50,000 motorcycles. During World War II, Indian Motorcycle produced Model 841 for the U.S. Army. In 2011, Polaris Industries acquired Indian Motorcycle. Manufacturing was relocated to the Polaris production facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa, and engineering was moved primarily DepEd also aims to understand the barriers to access t education and identify local interventions to bring them to school and ensure that they do not drop out. To achieve these objectives, schools are urged to come up with various activities such as house-to-house cam- EARLY REGISTRATION...pagE 11 Iconic US motorcycle brand opens first store in PH to the Polaris Product Development Center in Wyoming, Minnesota. In the Philippines, T.A. Marketing exclusively distributes Indian Motorcycles products. Indian Motorcycle Philippines showroom is located at 102 P. Tuazon St., Cubao, Quezon City. Motorcycle enthusiasts can also call (02) 725-0897 or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/indianmotorcycleph. (US Embassy) QUEZON CITY The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) netted more high-value drug personalities in 2015 posting a significant increase in its anti-drug accomplishments. From January to December of 2015, PDEA in collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Bureau of Customs (BoC) and other law enforcement agencies (OLEAs), have conducted a total of 24,462 anti-drug operations that led to the arrest of 19,406 drug personalities, 1,821 of these were classified high-value targets (HVTs). This is 44.4 percent more than the operations conducted in 2014. As a result of the increase, the number of arrested drug offenders likewise rose by 40.7 percent from 13,792 in 2014 to 19,406 in 2015, said PDEA Director General Undersecretary Arturo G. Cacdac, Jr. For the period, an increase of 30 percent in the number of high-value targets apprehended was also observed, from 1,402 HVTs in 2014 to 1,821 HVTs in 2015. According to PDEA, a person is said to be a highvalue targeted drug personality if he/ she is involved in illegal drug activities and falls under the following classification: priority targets, government employees, elected officials, law enforcers, foreign nationals, drug group members, armed drug group members, and other wellknown personalities. Of the total arrested HVTs in 2015, 37 are foreign nationals, 103 are government employees, 63 are elected officials, 31 are law enforcers, 102 are leaders/ members of drug group, 248 are drug den owners, 10 are members of armed group, six are target-listed suspects, 47 are wanted-listed suspects, 571 drug suspects arrested from high-impact operations and other HVTs numbering to 603. PDEA has shifted its operational thrust towards the neutralization of HVTs involved in illegal drug activities through the conduct of high-impact operations (HIOs) nationwide that include the dismantling of clandestine shabu laboratories, chemical warehouses, drug dens and shabu tiangges, eradication of marijuana plantation sites, and highvolume seizures of dangerous drugs. In 2015, PDEA and OLEAs conducted a total of 289 high-impact operations which resulted in the dismantling of two clandestine laboratories used in the manufacture of shabu, one shabu warehouse, 75 drug dens, two shabu tiangges and three marijuana facilities. In addition, 286 marijuana plantation sites were destroyed in 22 eradication operations that led to the destruction of P280.08 million worth of illegal hemp. Ten interdiction operations and PDEA NETS...pagE 11