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DOT regional director Maria Ong- Ravanailla said the target is based on the Albay Masbate Sorsogon Tourism Alliance (ALMASORTA), a tourism road map corridor conceptualized by Albay governor and Regional Development Council chairman Joey Salceda. The alliance on tourism is an approach of the province of Albay to compliment the marketing packages of Sorsogon and Masbate , Ra-
Dir. ravanilla vanilla said. Ravanilla said that in the promotion package each province will highlight its respective tourist destinations and local products. Albay will be the gate way to Sorsogon and Masbate. The first leg of tour
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(Atty. APA chairs Acyatan & Co., CPAs-DFK International is PICPA past president and Hall-of-Famer, past chair of ASEAN Federation of CPAs, and ACPAPP Lifetime Achievement Awardee). HIGH QUOTA: BIR regions nationwide are abuzz with activities, trying to generate tax collections to comply with their assigned quota. Tax-mappings are regularly done by revenue districts, in the process discovering business establishments that are unregistered with BIR and the local government. Unregistered businesses are fined for Tax Code violations and closure for those who fail to comply. The BIR Third-Party Information System that ferrets out tax cheats is now in high gear. The detection method matches the periodic reports (on Sales and Purchases) of big-time suppliers and buyers with those of their customers. If variances discovered exceed 20% - fraud is presumed. After the tax audits, initiated by Letter Notices signed by the BIR Commissioner, the tax liabilities are imposed additional 50% surcharges, over and above the 20% p.a. interests. KANDADO: The BIR boss is empowered to order the immediate closure of establishments found to be guilty of fraud in their reporting of their ValueAdded Tax (VAT). Many of those that have been subjected to Oplan Kandado are supermarkets, merchandising outlets and restaurants. In addition to the deficiency taxes, surcharges and interests that errant taxpayers have to pay they are included in the Priority Audit List. Our usual advice to businessmen
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Mark 10:46-52 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout and say, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, Son of David, have mercy on me! Jesus stood still and said, Call him here. And they called the blind man, saying to him, Take heart; get up, He is calling you. So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, What do you want me to do for you? The blind man said to Him, My teacher, let me see again. Jesus said to him, Go; your faith has made you well. Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. Reflection Do you have the same faith in Jesus like Bartimaeus to have the confidence to ask for healing? What is it that you are truly yearning for and have persistently asked Jesus to grant you this?
Why Pray for the Poor Souls & What the Holy Souls Do for those Who Help Them
Just several days away, its All Saints Day and All Souls Day. In view of this, I want to share the following with everybody which I read in the booklet entitled Read Me or Rue It because it concerns us and our departed family members, friends, etc. This booklet has Nihil Obstat by Rev. Fr. Leonardo Agcaoili; and Imprimatur by + Hernando Antiporda, D.D., V.G., Auxillary Bishop of Manila. WHY PRAY FOR THE POOR SOULS? Our Lords great law is that we must love one another, genuinely and sincerely. The first great commandment is to love God with all our heart and soul. The second, or rather a part of the first, is to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is not a counsel or a mere wish of the Almighty. It is His great commandment, the very base and essence of His law. So true it is that He takes as done to Himself what we do for our neighbor, and refused to Himself what we refuse to our neighbor. We read in the Gospel of St. Matthew 25:34-46 the words that Christ will address the just on Judgment day. 34 Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you
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from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry, and gave Me to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me to drink; I was a stranger, 36 Naked and you covered Me; sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me. 37 Then shall the just answer Him, saying: Lord, when de we see Thee hungry, and fed Thee; thirsty, and gave Thee drink? 38 And when did we see Thee a stranger, and took Thee in; or naked, and covered Thee?
Or when did we see Thee sick or in prison, and came to Thee? 40 And the king (God) answering, shall say to them; Amen I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these my least brethren, you did it to Me. 41 Then He shall say to them also those that shall be on His Left hand: Depart from Me, youre cursed, into everlasting fire which was prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry, and you gave Me not to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me not to drink. 43 I was a stranger, and you took Me not in; naked and you covered Me not; sick and in prison, and you did not visit Me. 44 Then they also shall answer Him saying: Lord when did we see Thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to Thee? 45 Then He shall answer them, saying: Amen I say to you as long as you did it not to one of these, neither did you do it to Me. 46 And these shall go into everlast39
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A QueSTiOn Of PRiviLege
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ancient and colorless monicker. I am still Buddy to this day. I still have his letters, encouraging me to write features because your features were interestingly written he said. That was at a time when I was honing my writing skill. The Bicol Guardians editorial office was in the first floor of the two-story building, adjacent to his printing press. His newspaper office served as the office of
the school president. He was the president but he preferred to be called Mr. Publisher. In my days as his associate editor, I slept alone at the second floor in one of the tables used by the master tailorteacher, at midnight I could hear noises in the cavernous room. They turned out to be the noises of rats as big as cats invading the building from nearby ricefields for food. The glory days of the secretarial school were from the 50s to 80s if I remember it right. In those days, ambitious young men and women who wanted to learn a trade sought out the school. There were no other schools in Legazpi City offering hair culture, stenotyping and tailoring. A half a year stay at the school was all that was needed to acquire skills in any of the courses. Its graduates-master cutters, stenotypists, hair stylists-could be found in
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alfiler ciation is engaged in various livelihood projects among them swine breeding/fattening, native chicken production, agri-products trading, vending, crop production, kakanin-making, buy and sell and marketing of readyto-wear clothes. To date this club has an income of P123,696. The club is also active in community services like: drafting of barangay ordinance on solid waste management; purchase and distribution of 50 units toilet bowls; feeding program for malnourished children and assistance to the 4H club in their barangay. It also facilitated the installation of Level III water system in the barabgay which benefit-
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herself was alarmed when told that giant moths were past killing the three-year old mangrove plantation in her town. Feliciano Lauricio Jr, a DENR-Bicol Pest Surveillance Officer, said the infestation caused the mangroves to gradually die as the moths caterpillars were destroying their leaves and roots by eating them.
But Lauricio said that the infestation can be easily controlled by sprinkling water mixed with detergent soap and crushed red pepper to the affected parts of the mangrove trees. He said another method is to manually remove every caterpillar from the trees, or even through the installation of light traps to attract and kill the moths.
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debarred from Beatific Vision, and that the faithful on earth can help them by prayers, alms, deeds and especially by the sacrifice of the mass. Filipino Catholics are culturally attuned to communion with the saints, communion with the departed, in the one family of God. November 1 and 2 are
national holidays in our country, showing how much Filipinos cherish the memory of the dead with great piety, offering prayers for them because it is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead. Yet we must be aware of the abuses, excesses or defects that may creep in. We, Filipinos, have
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above photo (from left to right): foundation university vice President for finance Dr. vicente Sinco, foundation university President Dr. Mira Sinco, Sun Cellular assistant vice President for Broadband neph Denosta, Sun Cellular regional Head for visayas West virgil villarosa, Sun Cellular Brand activation Manager rolan lagura
partner of Foundation University said Neph Denosta, Assistant Vice President for Sun Broadband. We hope that with our help and support, Foundation University would be able to pursue their vision and advocacy for children and youth, starting
with this years marathon. Of course, we would like this partnership to grow this year and in the coming years as well. Recently, Sun Broadband posted a healthy increase of
46% in revenues and 54% growth in subscribers in the first half of the year versus the same period last year, reinforcing its claim as the fastest growing broadband service in the country today.
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little unePians wows audience during the Grade School intramurals 2012
Thirty five (35) versatile and cute kids wowed their audience during the Search for Little Mr. and Miss Little Intrams held October 23 at the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) gymnasium. The activity was the highlight of this years UNEP Grade School Intramurals under the theme: One mind, one heart, through sportsmanship and unity Highlighting not just the potential of little UNEPians, Ms. Deli Afelor-Tibi, UNEP Executive Vice President and currently VP For Finance, said that they also want to inculcate the value of discipline, sportsmanship and self-confidence to these future Global Achievers. I believe that discipline and the value of appreciating fair play is best shared during a childs tender years. This is the best time to hone their skills, at the same time showing them what sportsmanship means, Miss Deli added. The clash among the Blue Saints, Red Titans, Yellow Cardinals and Green Warriors proved to be an exciting challenge for the contestants who were divided into three (3) categories: Pre-school, Primary and Intermediate. This is the first time that we are doing this again after four years. It is indeed an opportunity for every pre- schoolers and pupils to cultivate their potentials and eventually nurture these gifts
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Further efforts have likewise been conducted on the attainment of the MDGs particularly on reducing maternal and child mortality, morbidity and mortality from Tuberculosis and Malaria, and incidence of HIV/ AIDS including the recent Chikungunya cases reported in Albay province. To fill up the deficiency in community health workers, the DOH has trained and employed community health teams in the region. These
teams assist in providing the health needs of families, disseminate health information, and facilitate communication with other health providers. With the added budget allotted for the improvement of healthcare services in the country, Avelino urged health personnel to do their part to ensure that the budget is properly used. For year 2012 DOH received the biggest budget increase of P42 billion and
P53 billion for 2013. Also discussed in the said forum are the recent amendments on the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill. Among the major amendments are guaranteed public access to information on RH services, funding support to both modern and natural family planning methods, flexibility in the teaching of RH and sexuality education and emphasis that the bill is not a population control measure.
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almost every office employing stenographers or typists, in almost every barrio or town, in Albay province practicing their trade. They were walking advertisements of the secretarial school. Students from as far as Catanduanes came to enroll in any of the courses. There were even some from Masbate. One student was quoted as saying the school had made him employable. Its graduates were much in demand in those days when computers and other modern office gadgets were not even in the drawing board. The typewriters lorded it over private and government offices. I studied tailoring while assisting Jack edit the Bicol Guardian and stenotyping. I learned both but I was more interested in the newspaper job. When the Bicol Guardian folded up after President Marcos placed the country under martial law and banned all publications, I moved to another newspaper. But Jack stayed as a good friend. With the Guardian out of circulation, Jack concentrated on his secretarial school. His school prospered some more. At that time, it looked as if it would continue to stay at the top. It was well-managed and it had no serious competitor. When Jack died, his wife took over. In her hand, business was as good. But she also died. The fate of the school was sealed. It started to slide down. Its heyday was over. When the last block of the old building was taken away to give way to a new structure, the once thriving secretarial school put up by businessman and publisher Jack Cabigao and his family also vanished into memory. But to those who once walked with the people behind the school, its passage into eternity will not mean oblivion.
Bicolanos . . .
Saka will be held sometime this December with no less than President Benigno S. Aquino III to confer the awards to the winners. Meanwhile, Bicols nominee to this years national Search for Outstanding Rural Women, Susana Pasacay - Aseron from Barangay Caringo of the town of Mercedes, Camarines Norte placed sec-
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work in the Philppines, with 32 domestic and 19 international destinations. The airline also remains a pioneer in the Philippine aviation industry by being the first to offer web check-in, self check-in, e-ticketing, and Lite Fares. Between 2013 and 2021, CEB will take delivery of 19 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013, with the arrival of 4 Airbus A330 aircraft from 2013 to 2014.
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Kiwanis Club of Daet, Reyna Daetea who supported the Search for Child Friendly Barangay here. This was attended by the children of different ages, barangay captains, councilors, media and other sectors. This years national theme for the celebration is Bright Child Siguraduhin, Responsableng Pamamahayag ay Palaganapin.
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ing punishment: but the just, into life everlasting. WHAT THE HOLY SOULS DO FOR THOSE WHO HELP THEM St. Alphonsus Liguori says that, although the Holy Souls cannot merit for themselves, they can obtain for us great graces. They are not, formally speaking, intercessors as the Saints are but, through the sweet providence of God, they can obtain for us astounding favours and deliver us from evils, sickness and dangers of every kind. It is beyond all doubt, as we have already said, that they repay us a thousand times for anything we do for them.
name of Deceased 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. noel D. Baclagan jr. antonio G. enteria Sr. felina l. Bagalacsa felomino C. ramos Marcelina r. ramos Milagros B. Decena lourdes Sj. Quiambao Bobby B. largo Blandina r. villarin
Date of interment September 04, 2012 September 05, 2012 September 04, 2012 September 14, 2012 September 14, 2012 September 10, 2012 September 11, 2012 September 11, 2012 September 12, 2012 September 13, 2012 September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 September 22, 2012 September 29, 2012
10. Gilberto r. Bedrero 11. Paulino B. Parro 12. ernesto l. Balana 13. Salvacion Z. radasa 14. andrea M. Primavera
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which include track and field, laro ng lahi and parlor games. Others opted to join less strenuous competitions by playing chess, scrabble, dama and sungka.
After the week-long event, the value of respect, self-worth, camaraderie and sportsmanship were embedded in the hearts of every player.
Photo shows Sir joe Damasco, KGOr, (1st from left), West Greater Toronto area Deputy Commander of The Order of the Knights of rizal Canada region together with Ms. rosemer a. enverga, a very active filipino community leader in Toronto, Ontario and wife of Senator Tobias C. enverga, jr.; Ms. fe Bustillos Paca Taduran, treasurer of the ladies of the Knights of rizal; and Sir jojo Taduran, KCr, trustee of the KOr Canada region and KOr Toronto Chapter. -St. Jamestown News Service, Manny Papa
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package could be from Albays tourist destinations then proceed to Sorsogon and in Masbate, Ravanilla said. Domestic or foreign tourists might opt to start fun with the trip to Mayon volcano , Cagasawa ruin, Albays different caves, Wild Park, Lignon Hill, Boulevard, Misbis, Tiwi Geothermal. And the next day, tourist may chose to interact with the Butanding (whale shark ) in Donsol, Sorsogon or mountain climbing in Bulusan volcano. From Sorsogon, via Pilar, proceed to Masbate for another fun in Bontod, a fish and manta ray sanctuary. Tourist arrivals in Bicol region last year, both domestic and foreign, reached 3,413,610. DOT Bicol report placed the Albay-Legazpi arrivals at 350, 629 while Masbate has a total of 172,446 visitors and 132,692 in Sorsogon.
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notice is hereby given that all pawned items for the month of june 2012 which were not redeemed will be auctioned on nOveMBer 10, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. BiKOl rePOrTer Published: OCTOBer 28, 2012
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By rOSaliTa B. ManlanGiT
DAET, Camarines Norte The signing and the presentation of Daet Childrens Code on Monday, October 15, as a gift to the children of different ages of this town, highlighted the celebration of the childrens month here this October. The code emanates from Municipal Ordinance 2442012 An Ordinance enacting the childrens rights and welfare code of the munici-
pality of Daet, province of Camarines Norte and the Sangguniang Bayan Resolution 183-2012 that has been passed also on October 15. The code intends to ensure the survival, development, protection and participation rights of children; collate all executive orders, issuance, resolutions, ordinances, statutory and universal laws on childrens rights; serve as model for the barangay; and live up to its reputation as Child Friendly Barangay. Mayor Tito Sarion said that a responsible delivery of the State of the Childrens Report (SCR) is one of the major commitments of the local administration. He said that through the report they can measure if the vision for the children are being achieved and policies, advocacies and partnership are set and employed for the realization of childrens rights. The report was also an indicator of the local leadership assuming political accountability for the recognition, protection, promotion and fulfillment of the rights of children in Daet. He bared that the town got 93 percent rating in the evaluation of the functionality of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children conducted by the Provincial Inter-Agency Monitoring Team in 2011. He said that by year 2025, the children of Daet who are living in a financially stable families and child-friendly-communities, are healthy, value oriented, effectively protected, empowered, productive and successful, are receiving strong support from the LGUs and multisectoral entities who are providing the impetus for the childrens total growth and development. A certificate of appreciation was given to program partners Virginia Castro of Avon Foundation, Liza U. Sale and Ofelia S. Auro of
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