Browsing Archive: December, 2010
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOGOD IS IN CONTROL: Here is Rotarian Stephanie Kho’s Internet posting entitled “Handy Little Chart”, which says God is in control in our lives: “You say: `It's not worth it’; God says: `It will be worth it’ (Roman 8:28). “You say: `I can't forgive myself’; God says: `I forgive you’ (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1). You say: `I can't manage’; God says: `I will supply all your needs’ (Philippians 4:19). You say: `I'm afraid’; God says: `I have not given y... Continue reading ...
God is in control, happy New Year!
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOGOD IS IN CONTROL OF OUR LIVES: Stephanie Kho, a fellow member at the Rotary Club of Intramuros, Manila under Rotary International District 3810, posted a very nice piece entitled “Handy Little Chart”, detailing Biblical verses that confirm God is in control in many of the problems in our lives. I am reproducing the first part of that piece here as a timely New Year message for all our readers. The article: “HANDY LITTLE CHART - God has a positive answer: You ... Continue reading ...
Luncheon meats, hotdogs, etc., linked to cancer
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOLUNCHEON MEATS, HOTDOGS, BACON, ETC., LINKED TO CANCER: Here are food tips from “Yahoo! Health” that we should all remember as we are getting ready to eat more as the New Year comes: “Most canned foods and packaged foods contain excessive amounts of salt and too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, cardiovascular complications, and kidney failure.“Most luncheon meats, hot dogs, bacon, and smoked foods contain sodium nitrite in order to add flavor and enha... Continue reading ...
PNoy wants SC justices to resign?
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOMUZZLE-TAPED GUNS USELESS: Did you see how the policemen photographed by the Philippine Star for its December 28, 2010 issue were smirking and looking grim while raising their muzzle-taped guns? It looked as if they were telling us, “this is stupid, our guns are taped, but we have other guns anyway”. Happy new year!!! -ooo- PNOY, ET. AL. WANTS SC JUSTICES TO RESIGN? I agree with UP Prof. Prospero De Vera, a political analyst, that President Aq... Continue reading ...
Mangudadatu disclosures premature?
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOAMNESTY ONLY ENCOURAGES MORE MUTINIES: I pray to God that Armed Forces National Capital Regional Command Chief Brig. Gen. Tristan Kison is right in his assessment that it is unlikely that soldiers and officers of the AFP will rebel against the Aquino government’s decision to grant amnesty to military men who rose up in arms against the previous administration. Fact is, even if military men are not going to rise up in arms over this amnesty issue, there will be mor... Continue reading ...
Concerns on Willie Revillame’s health
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOGRAFT COURT CAN ISSUE GAG ORDER: Can the Sandiganbayan lawfully issue a “gag” order against public and media discussions on the plea bargaining deal that former Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia struck with Ombudsman prosecutors regarding his plunder case? Yes, it can, under the long-entrenched sub judice rule, which says no one must discuss the merits of a pending case. -ooo- MUST SC SHOW PROOF OF DEPOSIT OF P5.4 B? Is it necessary for the Supreme Cour... Continue reading ...
Batas Internet TV, for God and people
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOBATAS INTERNET TV, SERVING GOD AND PEOPLE: To everyone here in the Philippines who have Internet connection, and to their relatives, friends and associates who are abroad, please know that a refurbished and strengthened BATAS INTERNET TV is continuing to provide TV programs nationwide and worldwide through the Internet website www.batasmedia.com, 24/7/365, backed up by 50 or so newspaper and Internet e-group columns. The website (www.batasmedia.com) also contains th... Continue reading ...
Merry Christmas everyone!
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOCHRISTMAS 2010: PASSPORT TO HEAVEN: As Christmas 2010 comes upon all of us, we must remember once again the true meaning of the event---there is Christmas because God gifted us with the only Way to a life of eternity in heaven, even if we have greatly sinned against Him. The question to ask now is: are we now assured of going to heaven, or not yet? -ooo- CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: My Christmas message? John 3:16 of the Bible: “For God so loved the world... Continue reading ...
Wow: world debate Olympics in Phl
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOWOW: WORLD DEBATE OLYMPICS TO BE HELD IN PHL: Here’s good news for intellectuals and for tourism as well: the World Universities Debate Championship, considered as the Olympics of debating, will be held in the Philippines on December 27, 2011 to January 4, 2012, to coincide with the centennial celebrations of the De La Salle University, the host of the event. An Internet dispatch by Patrick Pantaleon quoting a message by Dino De Leon, convenor of De La Salle World... Continue reading ...
Trillanes, ok in renouncing coups
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOTRILLANES RIGHT IN RENOUNCING COUPS: Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV is right in renouncing coups or rebellions in fighting graft and corruption and other anomalies in government, for the Bible, in its Romans 13:1-2, prohibits fighting the authorities, who, the Bible says, were established by God. Carry on, Mr. Senator, do your job under the guidance of God, and you will surely do more for country and people. -ooo- DOUBLE PAY TO WHIP UP A STORM: Whoever... Continue reading ...
Garcia plea shortchanged someone?
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOSOMEBODY GOT SHORTCHANGED BY THE GARCIA PLEA? Did the Ombudsman---and the Sandiganbayan subsequently---have any basis in approving the plea bargaining made by former Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia, who is accused of plunder before the graft court for allegedly pocketing some P300 million in AFP funds when he was still its comptroller? Or the Ombudsman---and the Sandiganbayan---did not have any such basis, thereby justifying the tounge-lashing they are now getting from ... Continue reading ...
Tuguegarao fire victims: read Bible for them
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOLET US READ THE BIBLE FOR TUGUEGARAO VICTIMS: Before the fingerpointing, I enjoin everyone to please pray first and foremost for the souls of those who perished in the Tuguegarao City December 19, 2010 fire that killed 15 people, so God will forgive their sins, bless their souls, and accept them to heaven, for even if they have died, we can still pray for them, and read to them Bible verses. This is what 1 Peter 4:6 of the Holy Bible says: “…For this is the reas... Continue reading ...
Surigao hit by climate change, global warming
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOSURIGAO PROVINCES HIT BY CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING: Climate change and global warming are now very real threats in the 10 cities and municipalities of Surigao del Norte and Surigao Del Sur facing the Pacific Ocean, with local disaster committees from the two areas reporting more strong winds, big waves, storm surges, and too much drought and great flooding striking almost at the same time. In a dispatch to BATAS INTERNET TV, Ben Serrano of the Philippine New... Continue reading ...
OpinYon
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OpinYon #18 Dec 20
CROSSINGS
By BUTCH L. JUNIA
OLOT OF MY BOYHOOD
“I am very happy. This property is very important to me because this is where my father was born.” Imelda Marcos told Agence France-Presse. “The property (Olot) had belonged to my family long before I met Ferdinand Marcos, so how could the government say it is ill-gotten wealth”, she said.
Two papers described Imelda as “jubilant” afte... ? Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, December 18, 2010,
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Ben Serrano
Caraga PNP identifies owner of the vehicle used by nabbed top Agusan NPA leader
by Ben Serrano
December 18, 2010
Camp Rafael Rodriguez, Libertad, BUTUAN CITY (PNA) - The Philippine National Police in Caraga region already identifies the owner of the red Isuzu D-MAX bearing plate KEX-6O1 used by arrested top Agusan NPA leader and his civilian contacts at the time of their arrest in a check point in Barangay Fili in Bayugan, Agusan del Sur almost noon Friday.
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CAPIZ FORUM
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Firmalino wins prov’l Liga prexy post anew
BY FELIPE V. CELINO
DAO, Capiz — Clemente Firmalino Jr. won again as president of the provincial Liga ng mga Barangay.
A one-vote difference spelled his victory over sole opponent Lilia Agana-Demalata of Panitan, Capiz during the election held at the Lolet Eco-Park here yesterday.
Firmalino got nine out of the total 17 municipal Liga presidents.
Firmalino, a two-termer village chief of Poblacion, Dumalag town, was under the Ugyon Kita Capiz.
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MEDITATIONS
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By: Bobot Apit
Dec 18, 2010 - Saturday Meditation (True Gifts!) While parties, presents and laughter are also gifts from God, we should not lose sight that only a privileged few enjoy them in this world. It bears repeating that the true gifts of Christmas are peace, justice, and love for everyone. It is my prayer that during this advent season, the anticipation that God rescues, renews, restores, and redeems us through the birth of Jesus is my heartfelt focus. Saturday of the Third Wee... Continue reading ...
JGL EYE
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By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA
SIMBANG GABI, A TIMELESS TRADITION
CHICAGO (jGLi) – My friends out west in the warmer climes of California would often tell me to get out of the wintry Windy City and come to the Golden State to become their neighbors. But I often tell them I may someday soon.
And this feeling of dreaming a balmy weather becomes more acute during the Christmas season. Especially when I am reminded of the Dawn Mass (Simbang Gabi) that kicks off the 16-day wait to u... Continue reading ...
MY SENTENCE
Statement of NPC President Jerry S. Yap
Murder of 4th mediaman killed under Noy’s watch bred by indecisiveness
The National Press Club is grieving over the loss of another journalist shot dead on December 10, 2010 in Tabudok, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur while it is feeling exceedingly disgusted over the continued inaction by the PNP and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on the case of another journalist, a radio commentator in Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte who w... Continue reading ...
DATLINE BUTUAN
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Ben Serrano
Effects of Climate Change already felt by Surigao communities
by Ben Serrano
December 17, 2010
SU|RIGAO CITY (PNA) - All ten municipalities in the provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur expressed concern that the effects of Climate Change have already affected their respective communities thus the dire need to include climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in their respective comprehensive Municipal development programs.
During p... Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, December 18, 2010,
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Ben Serrano
Caraga PNP to abide holiday truce with NPA rebels despite attacks
by Ben Serrano
December 17, 2010
Camp Rafael C Rodriguez, Libertad, BUTUAN CITY (PNA) - Caraga Police Regional Director Cheif Supt. Reynaldo S. Rafal ordered all police opeartives in the entire Caraga region to refrain from initiating offensives for the next 18 days folowing orders from PNP Chief Director General RAUL M BACALZO in observance of the traditional yuletide ceasefire.
This is despite sp... Continue reading ...
CAPIZ FORUM
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‘More projects for Roxas City next year’
BY FELIPE V. CELINO
ROXAS City — People in this city should anticipate more projects and social services next year, Mayor Angel Alan Celino said in a press conference yesterday.
He said he plans to transfer jeepney and bus terminals and construct additional roads and bridges.
On the other hand, Councilor Julius Abela said the city government plans to convert the old Philippine Railway in Baran... | | | | Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
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AUSAID, OXFAM execs happy over CCA-DRR mitigating measures by Surigao LGUs
by Ben Serrano
December 17, 2010
SURIGAO CITY (PNA) - Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid) Minister Counselor for Development Cooperation Titon Mitra and Oxfam’s Country Director Snehai Soneji claimed they were happy over initiatives initially made by ten Caraga communities for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction.
The ten Caraga municipalities,... Continue reading ...
SENATE BEAT
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KIKO-end illegal smuggling in the country and put them in jail By Jason de Asis
SENATE OFFICE, Manila, December 17, 2010-Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan Yesterday at the Senate highlighted our government’s should be at the forefront to stop illegal smuggling of agricultural products nationwide, stressing that food security is a national security that should be protected. “The government itself should find solutions to stop illegal smuggling of agricultural products before they total... Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, December 18, 2010,
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Ben Serrano
No Christmas break for tribal kids hauling logs like Carabaos in Mindanao
by Ben Serrano
December 17, 2010
BUTUAN CITY (PNA) - For Indigenous People children or tribal kids like Anthony, 12, Lito, 10, Annalisa, 8, Robert, 9 and Roger, 14, living in the hinterlands of Northeastern and Northern Mindanao where logging thrives, legal or illegal logging, there is no Christmas break in hauling logs from cutting areas to various log decks where log buyers wait
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MEDITATIONS
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By: Bobot Apit Dec 17, 2010 - Friday Meditation (Choose to Extend that Mercy to Others!) Do you need new mercy today? Receive it by faith. You don’t have to beg God to forgive you. He forgives you the first time you ask, but it’s up to you to receive that forgiveness. Open your heart today and receive His mercy. Then choose to extend that mercy to others. Remember, you are God’s representative in the earth. Friday of the Third Week in Advent Genesis 49:2, 8-10 Psalm 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-... Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
Posted by Batas Internet Media on Saturday, December 18, 2010,
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Ben Serrano
Surigao City not so friendly to Eco-friendly E-Trike?
by Ben Serrano
December 16, 2010
SURIGAO CITY (PNA) – With Surigao City Vice Mayor Danilo Menor and the Surigao City Committee on Transportation including franchising office not keen of giving franchise as of now to E-Trike due traffic congestion what will be the fate of British Embassy backed electricity powered tricycle project?
Lou Vanessa Bauzon, Executive Director of ISDA Foundation Inc. claimed that for more than a y... Continue reading ...
PINOY SMART SAVERS
Observe safety this Christmas to avoid financial losses or worse From Alvin T. Tabañag http://www.pinoysmartsavers.com Christmas is fast approaching and families are heading into the final stretch of their preparations for Christmas day and the coming New Year. Parties and get-togethers have also become more frequent. As you continue to celebrate this joyful season always observe safety when partying, taking a trip or doing your shopping. Not only will it help you save tons of money, ... Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
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Ben Serrano
10 soldiers, boy slain in Northern Samar clash By Rachel Arnaiz, Felipe V. Celino Inquirer Visayas First Posted 18:03:00 12/15/2010
Filed Under: Philippines - Regions, rebellion, Military, insurgency, Armed conflict
CATARMAN, Northern Samar, Philippines—Ten soldiers and a nine-year-old boy were killed while two other soldiers were wounded in an encounter between communist rebels and government troops Tuesday afternoon at Barangay (village) Perez, Las Navas town in Northern Samar.
Captain D... Continue reading ...
CAPIZ FORUM
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10 soldiers, boy slain in Northern Samar clash By Rachel Arnaiz, Felipe V. Celino Inquirer Visayas First Posted 18:03:00 12/15/2010
Filed Under: Philippines - Regions, rebellion, Military, insurgency, Armed conflict
CATARMAN, Northern Samar, Philippines—Ten soldiers and a nine-year-old boy were killed while two other soldiers were wounded in an encounter between communist rebels and government troops Tuesday afternoon at Barangay (village) Perez, Las Navas town in Northern Samar.
Captain D... Continue reading ...
CAPIZ FORUM
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Rebels ransack resort in Tapaz, Capiz
BY RUBY P. SILUBRICO AND FELIPE V. CELINO
ROXAS City — Around 20 armed men and women members of the New People’s Army (NPA) ransacked an inland resort in Brgy. San Julian, Tapaz, Capiz on Tuesday.
Rebels led by Francisco Balois a.k.a. Ka Tonying of the Communist Party of the Philippines’ (CPP) Central Front in Panay Island entered the Marugo Mountain Resort at about 4:30 p.m.
According to SPO3 Sedro Garbosa of the Tapaz police station, the rebel... Continue reading ...
SENATE BEAT
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Angara seeks solution to end jobless nurses in the Phl By Jason de Asis SENATE OFFICE, Manila, December 15, 2010-Sen. Edgardo J. Angara have tasked the Congressional Commission on Science and Technology and Engineering (COMSTE) and the UP Law Center to find innovative solutions for the lack of job opportunities for nurses in the country as well as its deteriorating quality of nursing education.
Angara, who chairs COMSTE said that he will continue to hold dialogues with the leaders of nursing... Continue reading ...
SENATE BEAT
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Kiko pushes to prop up country’s banana export industry By Jason de Asis
SENATE OFFICE, Manila, December 16, 2010-Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Food yesterday pushes the immediate implementation of measures to prop up the ailing local banana export industry that was badly hit by the decreased shipments to Iran and at the same time sponsors a committee report on the condition of the Philippines export industry of banana. Kiko recommended ... Continue reading ...
SENATE BEAT
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Pro-Apeco rallyists dwarf antis in clash of ecozone rallies By Jason de Asis
CASIGURAN, Aurora, December 16, 2010–Supporters and opponents of the controversial Aurora Pacific Special Economic Zone (Apeco) took to the streets to rally support to their respective causes with pro-Apeco rallyists easily outnumbering their anti-Apeco counterparts – 3 to 1 - in a clash of rallies in this coastal town.
The two factions of demonstrators held their respective rallies Friday as a “show of force... Continue reading ...
CAPIZ FORUM
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Flood death toll rises to 3
BY FELIPE V. CELINO
ROXAS City — A body of a man believed to have drowned for crossing a river in Dao, Capiz was recovered recently.
The man, whose body was already under the state of decomposition, is still unidentified, according to Senior Supt. Jose Daradar, action officer of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC).
This is the third casualty recorded amid the flood that hit the province last week.
The first two were in the ... Continue reading ...
MEDITATIONS
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By: Bobot Apit
Dec 15, 2010 - Wednesday Meditation (The Warrior in a Child!) When God came to Gideon through a visit by an angel, the angel's first words to him were, "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior." God always looks at His children for what they will be, not what they are now. The Lord had already seen this man as a leader of others, not just a laborer who threshed wheat. Wednesday of the Third Week in Advent Isaiah 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25 Psalm 85:9ab+10, 11-12, 13-14 Luke 7:18b-23 T... Continue reading ...
PERRYSCOPE
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PerryScope
By Perry Diaz
Impeaching the ‘Midnight Chief Justice’
There was a time when the Supreme Court of the Philippines was treated like a “sacred cow,” all its decisions accepted as the gospel of righteousness and beyond reproach. As the final arbiter of all constitutional issues and legal disputes, the Supreme Court was held in high esteem as the justices had demonstrated integrity, credibility, judicial independence, and superior quality of reasoning. With 15 justic... Continue reading ...
BLACK ROBE PASTOR
Tenacity Of Courage On Christmas.......
Well folks, it's that time all the Liberal, Communists, Atheist haters of Jesus come out of the wood work. That's right-It's Christmas time in the USA ! This year is worse than the year before as there are more haters of Jesus and the USA than ever. Where is the majority of the American Christian "Church" when Scrooge roles his ugly head around and tell us that Christmas and Jesus ought to be banned ? Well, where else, remaining within the church... Continue reading ...
Dapitan 2011 Palaro: focusing on Rizal, too
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO2011 PALARONG PAMBANSA SHOWCASING RIZAL’S HEROISM, TOO: It is now all systems go for the hosting of the 2011 Palarong Pambansa by Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte, and from the looks of it, not only sports and athletics will be highlighted during the games, but the heroism of the Philippines’ National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, as well. In an interview, former Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Romeo G. Jalosjos said the Palaro in Dapitan will also kick-off the passage of a ... Continue reading ...
Real prescription period in Vizconde killings
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOREAL PRESCRIPTION PERIOD FOR VIZCONDE: With utmost due respect to those who say that the Vizconde Massacre case will prescribe on June 30, 2011, the twentieth year from June 30, 1991 brutal killing of Estrellita Vizconde and her daughters, Carmela and Jennifer, the real prescription period is way, way beyond 2011, or until 2030 yet. While Art. 90 of the Revised Penal Code says that a crime, such as the Visconde slayings, will prescribe in 20 years, Art. 91 is saying... Continue reading ...
`Simbang Gabi 2010’ bares challenge to Catholics
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO`SIMBANG GABI 2010’ BARES CHALLENGE TO CATHOLICS: The biggest challenge today to the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines stared on its face dawn of Thursday, December 16, 2010, at the start of its annual “midnight masses” to officially usher in Christmas 2010: how to make Catholics, particularly young Catholics, real followers and believers. While Director Nicanor Bartolome, the chief of the Philippine National Police National Capital Regional Office, in ... Continue reading ...
SC: unprecedented mess?
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIOSC IN AN UNPRECEDENTED MESS: In the 32 years (and counting) that God has given me as an active media practitioner in the Philippines, I have never seen the Supreme Court in a more messy situation than where it is today, with charges being aired left and right against it and its justices for plagiarism, bribery, corruption, culpable violation of the Constitution, and betrayal of public trust. Why are all these happening? Where are things headed for the so-called “l... Continue reading ...
SENATE BEAT
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By all means, let the PCGG do it. Now na! By Jason de Asis
SENATE OFFICE, Manila, December 14, 2010-With the Supreme Court’s decision striking down as unconstitutional the Truth Commission, it’s providential perhaps for the Aquino administration to let the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) handle the job of investigating and prosecuting former President now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on corruption charges.
As we can see, creating a Truth Commission through Cong... Continue reading ...
MY SENTECE
On Sunday night, December 12, 2010, while preparing to meet for a threesome full-spirited drinking meeting, three members of Alcothans--Berteni "Toto" Cataluña Causing, Philip Adalim and Mario Buynay Jr.--were led to decide to slash their budget for the merrymaking when Gentle Alcothan Toto received a text message fro... Continue reading ...
CAPIZ FORUM
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Flood hits 123 brgys, affects 5,779 families
BY FELIPE V. CELINO
ROXAS City — About 123 villages and 5,779 families (27,047 persons) were affected by the flood in the province.
Sigma town had the most number of affected individuals, according to retired Senior Supt. Jose Daradar of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC).
Worst hit by flood were 20 barangays in each of the towns Panitan in the 1st District and D... | | | | Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
Posted by Batas Internet Media on Tuesday, December 14, 2010,
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Ben Serrano
T Two Surigao provinces to showcase Climate Change adaptations initiatives by Ben Serrano December 13, 2010 SURIGAO CITY (PNA) - Selected municipalities from the two provinces of Caraga region, Surigao del Sur and Surigao de Norte today and tomorrow will showcase their various Climate Change Adaptations (CCA) -Disaster Risk Reductions (DRR) initiatives in the presence of donor foreign organizations and development agencies’ officials here in Surigao City. Dubbed as Site... Continue reading ...
CAPIZ FORUM
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Judiciary should protect itself – Capiceño lawyer
BY FELIPE V. CELINO
ROXAS City — The judiciary also needs to protect itself from bitter criticisms and attacks, according to a Capiceño lawyer.
Criminal lawyer Nelson Borja likened the judiciary to “other branches of government who are also duty-bound to protect themselves from harsh and sullied attacks.”
“Otherwise, there would be chaos, anarchy and disorder that would undermine the existence of our democratic institution,” s... Continue reading ...
CAPIZ FORUM
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Flood drowns 2, affects 108 villages
BY FELIPE V. CELINO
ROXAS City — Two persons died during the flood that affected 108 barangays in Capiz. The flooding started Wednesday last week.
The fatalities were 10-year-old Gregy delos Santos and 15-year-old Richard Diestro, according to retired Supt. Jose Daradar, chief of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC).
Santos was a resident of Brgy. Dapdapan, Sapian town while Diestro was from Brgy. Tabuc Sur, Panitan town... Continue reading ...
CAPIZ FORUM
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4 days of rain floods 108 villages in Capiz, kills 2 By Felipe V. Celino Inquirer Visayas First Posted 22:04:00 12/12/2010
Filed Under: Flood, Weather, Disasters (general)
ROXAS CITY, Philippines – Two persons were killed while 108 barangays in Capiz have been flooded in the wake of days of rains that began since Wednesday evening.
Retired police Supt. Jose Daradar, chief of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, identified the victims as Gregy delos Santos, 10, of B... Continue reading ...
SENATE BEAT
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The clergy has to explain on the missing religious relics of the Baler Church By Jason de Asis
SENATE OFFICE, Manila, December 13, 2010-Again, call it a “hometown decision” if you may but allow me to disagree from the usual Senate issues for today back to my hometown in Baler, Aurora over an important issue which – to many - may be inconsequential but carries with it a lot of weight because of its religious and spiritual undertones.
My attention was riveted at Sen. Edgardo J. Angara’... Continue reading ...
MEDITATIONS
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By: Bobot Apit
Dec 14, 2010 - Tuesday Meditation (Consequences of the Choices We Make!) Good intentions are not enough. And promises don't count unless they are performed. Jesus encourages us to think – to think about the consequences of our choices, especially the choices and decisions that will count not just for now but for eternity as well. Memorial of St. John of the Cross Zephariah 3:1-2, 9-13 Psalm 34:2-3, 6-8, 17-18, 19+23 Matthew 21:28-32 "What do you think? A man had two sons; an... Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
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Ben Serrano
Caraga robbers stole 200 kilos safety steel vault containing cash, land titles
by Ben Serrano
December 12, 2010
BUTUAN CITY (PNA) - Another safety vault Mosler brand this time weighing 200 kilos of solid steel containing undetermined amount of cash money, land titles, jewelries and checks was stolen by robbers boarding a black pick up who entered Michelle Farm Supply at Libres Street,Taglatawan, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur early dawn Saturday, police said.
Caraga pol... Continue reading ...
DATELINE BUTUAN
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Ben Serrano
Armed men ransack Caraga cop’s home then shot him dead in full view of public
by Ben Serrano
December 12, 2010
Camp Rafael Rodriguez, Libertad, BUTUAN CITY (PNA) - Five still unidentified armed men wearing camouflage suspected to be NPA rebels others suspected the gunmen as hired assassins contracted by rich gold and wood traders chased a Caraga police officer after searching and ransacking his house after shooting him dead in full view of public at a basketball court in ... Continue reading ...
SENATE BEAT
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COMSTE fast track the implementation of their 2011 priority projects By Jason de Asis
SENATE OFFICE, Manila, December 12, 2010-Senator Edgardo J. Angara, Chair of the Congressional Commission on Science, Technology and Engineering (COMSTE) said that the commission is reorganizing their members composition in a meeting later this week in order to fast track the implementation of priority projects next year.
He said that COMSTE needs to move into a more consultative role in this stage of the C... Continue reading ...
SENATE BEAT
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Legarda lauded all mayors of Camotes Islands in Cebu mitigating climate change By Jason de Asis SENATE OFFICE, Manila, December 12, 2010-Senator Loren Legarda lauded all mayors of Camote Islands particularly in the municipalities of San Francisco, Poro, Tudela and Pilar in Cebu Province for their actions to mitigate the effects of climate change; moreso, they are now aware of the increasing threats to their coastal mangrove forests, seagrass and corals.
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MEDITATIONS
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By: Bobot Apit
Dec 12, 2010 - Sunday Meditation (Here is Our Gpd!) As you interact with lost friends and family this Christmas season, ask them what they do with Jesus. Engage them in thoughtful, meaningful conversation about what the Bible says about Jesus and how they can have a relationship with him. And show them the love of Christ! JESUS IS THE ONE TRUE SON OF GOD AND CAME TO DIE FOR THE WORLD. SO TELL OTHERS ABOUT HIM!” Isaiah 35:1-6,10 Psalm 146:6-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 ... Continue reading ...
KILATIS (PANDAY-LIPUNAN)
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KILATIS By Kit “Kilatis” Lagare Posted 11 December 2010 12:37 pm
ESPIRITU NG BATAS
KUDOS SA MATATAG ang paninindigan ni PNoy: “Hindi ako papayag na apihin ang sambayanang Pinoy!” Ito ang kanyang tinuran matapos ideklara ng sham na hurado (bukod kay Chief Justice Corona), na labag sa saligang batas ang Executive Order (EO) No.1 – lumikha ng Truth Commission.
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