In An NPA Ambush: Leyte-Samar
In An NPA Ambush: Leyte-Samar
Farmer shot, decapitated in Samar 2 nabbed for P37 million Bantayan road upgrading
TACLOBAN CITY- A They were heading to- illegal transport
34-year old farmer was shot
and killed before he was be-
wards the victim’s farmland,
according to the police in- of LSIs project soon to be completed
headed in Gandara, Samar. vestigation. NSSDEO, Brgy. Bu- conducted by the Pub- roads is necessary for
T A C L O B A N
Authorities identified A burst of gunfire was rabud, Laoang, North- lic Information Unit of the province to main-
CITY-Authorities have
the victim as Christopher heard at the barangay around ern Samar-The rehabil- the DEO, one end-user tain road infrastruc-
arrested two persons for
Wahingon of Barangay San 2 p.m. Tuesday, it added. itation/reconstruction/ said that the project will tures in order to lift its
allegedly transporting lo-
Francisco, Gandara whose The family started upgrading of damaged be of great help to them economy contributory
cally stranded individuals
body was found around 8 searching for the victim after paved roads along especially because the to the provincial and
(LSIs) from Metro Ma-
a.m. Wednesday (July 7) at he did not return home the Catarman-Laoang place is a flood-prone regional socio-eco-
nila to Biliran province
the said barangay. following day. Boundary Road under area. nomic development.
without necessary docu-
Initial investigation dis- Authorities recovered contract with JBM Con- The rehabilitation This particular proj-
ments.
closed that Wangihon went four empty cartridges of cal- struction and Supply is of damaged concrete ect will provide a com-
Joint elements of Naval
to his farmland Tuesday iber 5.56 mm at the crime fortable and stress-free
Municipal Police Station
morning, July 6, before he scene. travel of motorists
and Land Transportation
was killed. Gandara Municipal Po- even during inclem-
Office-Naval District Of-
At least six persons car- lice have launched a man- ent weather since this
fice, led by Mario Corde-
rying high powered firearms hunt operation against upgraded road section
ro, apprehended the
were also sighted at their ba- the suspects. (RONALD is now in high eleva-
driver and the operator
rangay before the incident. O.REYES) tion though situated in
during the entrapment
a low-lying area.(REY
operation along Baran-
Leyte Samar gay Caraycaray, Naval last
M.ORSUA,
MATION OFFICER/
INFOR-
Tuesday (July 6).
Daily
Daily Express
Express Police identified the
two suspects as residents
PR)
of the province.
is in need of The suspects onboard
now 93.58% completed.
This project with
a white Toyota Hi-Ace contract ID 20II0005
Writers, Correspondents, were fetching and trans-
porting eight LSIs from
is located at Brgy. Ban-
tayan, San Roque,
Account Executives Marikina City bound to Northern Samar second
Biliran. district.
They will be facing It is a P37 million
Please email resume to: charges for violation of road project including
[email protected] Republic Act 4136 or the Reconstruction of Con-
Land Transportation and crete Pavement funded
or call (053) 888-0037/ 09177710320
look for Aileen M. Grafil
Traffic Code. (RONALD under GAA FY 2020.
O.REYES) During an interview
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Commentaries from readers whose Somehow, the arguments of those who refuse must. If that’s the case, then citizens must be
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as “blind items”. It will be our editorial would end up allergic to the vaccine shot. Are must settle for that which is guaranteed to be
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quite pleased with the pro- I could not bear that
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They may be edited for length and clarity
Mind without going through the
procedure, I would have
opted for it instead of the
the pain it brought to my
nasal cavity and to my
brain lingered for hours.
Sister Publications DOMS PAGLIAWAN way we were tested.
Of course it was the
Surely, my nose was not
designed for that foreign
Samar Weekly Express same procedure that other object. I hated it, resisted
Eastern Samar Bulletin people having that simi- it. Why was it not made
It pains me lar test had gone through.
I was made to sit straight,
as something friendly
to the nasal passage? It
Before I could qualify The combined procedure my chin up, as an elongat- could have been made
in looking after my wife in was already in itself a big ed thing was inserted into softer!
the hospital while recov- amount for us. my nose all the way down I thought the pain it
ering from her operation, Not only was it costly to to…I don’t know. It tick- brought would disap-
I was required—actually our meager budget, it was led me at first, but as it got pear over time. It’s been
both of us—to undergo also injurious to me phys- deeper, I suddenly felt an three months since then,
swab testing to determine ically, it seems. Thankful- unusual pain—something
see It pains /page 12 ...
if we were covid-free. ly, our results turned out poignant and penetrating
inside my nose, my throat,
Saturday, July 10, 2021
People
ble, be abiding, completely I made my mark.
sealed with no opening, no But being given these
matter how minuscule, that bitter dose of sad, har-
FR. ROY CIMAGALA can allow our weaknesses,
the sinful allurements of the
CLEMELLE MONTALLANA rowing events where po-
licemen executes civilians
world and the devil himself who cannot even defend
Only with God… to enter. We have to remem- Deplorable display themselves from superior
ber that as St. Paul warned force armed and danger-
us, we are actually ranged of hubris ous men who happen to
WE should never for- spite of their very good against powerful enemies in be tasked with the duty
get that only with God can condition, there was a mo- this life. (cfr. Eph 6,12) In Greek Mythology cases of abuse and docu- of maintaining peace and
we properly deal with our ment when they failed in Only with God can we there is a story of Icarus. mented killing that is be- order is downright de-
own weaknesses, and the the proper exercise of their be keenly aware of the many Icarus was given artificial yond whitewash. The mur- plorable.
many temptations and sins God-given freedom and dangers that lurk within us wings made of wax and der happening in our very But what leads these
around. Only with him chose to listen to the devil and around us. Only with feather so that he can fly. eyes as it was caught on humans to shed their
can we manage to resist rather than to remain faith- him can we resist the temp- Daedalus, his father, warns cam. The whole world is humanity and descend
the devil himself. Without ful to God. And so they fell. tations and be unaffected by that if Icarus will fly close its witness. Those hapless to the pit of animal be-
him, we are easy prey, a sit- We have to understand our weaknesses and the sins to the Sun, he would melt individuals are being mur- havior? That would be
ting duck. Our earnest de- that without God, the prop- around. those wings. Icarus, feel- dered thousands of times the proper question that
sire should be how we can er exercise of our freedom In other words, we real- ing the high of flying and every single day. Every re- should be answered by
be with God always, our would be out on a limb, and ly need how to pray always. unmindful of Daedalus ply is a harrowing murder the policymakers and
union with him as strong it would just be a matter This means we have to know warning, his wings melted taking place, unfolding in high-ranking officers of
and vibrant as ever. of time before we fall into how to convert everything and he meets his death by our very eyes. the police.
Let’s not forget that sin. It is that automatic. We into prayer, always relating drowning in the sea. Such The saddest thing here Yes, as Zinampan once
if our first parents, still would have no sufficient de- everything to God—our was the tale of hubris in is that it’s not only Zinam- posted on his Facebook
in their state of original fenses against our real en- joys and sorrow, our work Greek Mythology. pan, Nuezca and the rest Account the sin of one is
justice and therefore in emies. We may even think and rest, our successes and Hubris, in Greek trag- of the murderous ilk that not the sin of all, Nuezca
theory should have been that our enemies are our defeats, etc. Yes, everything edy, is the excessive pride is accountable every sin- Zinampan said is not the
in close union with God, friends and allies. can and should be a materi- towards or defiance of the gle police officer you see entire PNP. Right now, I
managed to sin, how much We should never forget al and occasion to pray. gods, leading to nemesis. in the street or wherever would also say he is not
more us who are already that our freedom is a very We should be in constant The overbearing pride leads is seen as a killer. Those PNP. But in all, these facts
born with original sin and intoxicating endowment awareness of God’s pres- humans to follow paths or furtive glances which peo- are indisputable there is a
whose lives here on earth God has given us. It should ence in us and around us. projects which leads to cer- ple threw at these men in need to reform, look into
will always be hounded by only be exercised with God And our relation with him tain self-destruction. uniform are laced with the the workings of the psy-
all forms of evil! as its beginning and end. Then again, some po- cyanide of mistrust, even if che of these men. Check
In the case of our first Otherwise, we will only see Only with /page 12 ... licemen whose hubris is in these officers and men are their Hubris, make some
parents, we know that in misuse and abuse it and lead abundance, had its broth- just law-abiding, loving, decisive actions that can
crops, and biodiversity loss, ers and sisters in the or- and kind as everyone else. somehow bring back the
too. The sad reality is that ganization get mud. The Two years back, I fading trust of the peo-
the Philippines , 38% 0f soil killing caught on cam of was heavily involved as a ple. For the hundreds of
are degraded. a 52-year-old woman and speaker for Police train- thousands that the orga-
Sen Villar further re- the alleged accidental kill- ees at the PNP Training nization is composed of,
ports that Composters are ing of one Autistic fellow Center in San Jose , I had there lies a few misguided
available from the Bureau muddied the already dirty the opportune chance of elements that throw mud
of Soils and Water Man- face of the organization. discussing their tenets of rather in alarming regu-
agement (BSWM) and the These among others are accountability, responsi- larity. How can we stop
Department of Environ- just a few of the numerous bility, and respect for life. all these?
ment and Natural Resourc-
LSDE: July 10 & 17, 2021 Municipal Civil Registrar above-described property; per Doc. No. 147, Page No. 30, Book No. CC, Series of 2021 of
Notary Public Atty. Aleah Rafel C. Bataan-Tolibas. LSDE: July 3, 10 & 17, 2021
Book No. LXVIII, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Ronnan Christian M. Reposar.
LSDE: July 3, 10 & 17, 2021
Saturday, July 10, 2021
ORDINANCE Leyte Samar Daily Express 7
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Northern Samar
MUNICIPALITY OF BIRI JADE P. MAGALLANES DERWIN T. QUILING BERNARDA A. BERNALDEZ
SB Member SB Member SB Member
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
(absent) (on sick leave)
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, THIS MUNICIPALITY EDGARDO T. SIABAL ROGER D. LORETO, JR. FELIPE E. SABANGAN
HELD ON THE 14TH DAY OF JUNE, 2021 AT THE SB SESSION HALL, BIRI MUNICIPAL BUILDING, BIRI, NORTHERN SB Member SB Member SB Member
SAMAR.
(absent)
ORDINANCE NO. 04 RHODORA R. PAREDES MANUEL B. BERNALDEZ, SR. MICHAEL B. DELA CRUZ
Series of 2021 SB Member SB Member ABC President
“ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LENDERS/FINANCIERS AND PANTAWID PAMILYA PILIPINO PROGRAM (4Ps) BEN-
EFICIARIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BIRI, NORTHERN SAMAR FROM ENGAGING CASH AND PAWNING OF RAZEL O. BUENO
ATM CARDS AS LOAN COLLATERAL AND OTHER FALSE REPRESENTATION OR UNDERTAKING AND PROVIDING SKMF President
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF”
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Resolution No. 04, s of 2021 passed and approved by
Introduced by: HON. SB MEMBER BERNARDA A. BERNALDEZ the Sangguniang Bayan of Biri, Northern Samar during its Regular Session on June 14, 2021.
WHEREAS, its intention is to prohibit, prevent, eliminate the 4Ps Cash Pawning or Loan Collateral and other
false representation which eventually ruin its purpose to improve the quality of life of the people and more PEDERITO B. GUIANAN
importantly for the education of the children; Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is directed to ensure effective and proper utilization of the Pantawid Pamilya Attested:
Pilipino Program (4Ps) Cash Grant, thus to minimize poverty and hunger in the municipality of Biri, Northern
Samar;
ANA B. ARAOJO
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Biri, Northern Samar in session assembled Presiding Officer
that:
Submitted for approval at the Office of the Mayor on_______________2021.
Section 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “Cash Card Ordinance” of Biri, Northern Samar;
Approved:
Section 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS:
1. Beneficiaries - active households or families registered and qualified in the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino NTONIO B. DELOS REYES, JR.
A
Program (4Ps); Municipal Mayor
7. Lender, Financier - is an individual or business establishment engaged in granting loans with interest and ORDINANCE NO. 05
collateral; Series of 2021
8. Pawning Cash Card - the cash card of Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps) given to a financier as “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND PESOS (PHP
security for money borrowed or credit on items/goods; 1,000.00) PER KIT FOR THE USE OF ANTIGEN TEST KITS FOR THOSE TRAVELLERS PRIOR THEIR ENTRY TO THE
MUNICIPALITY AND REINTEGRATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND PENALIZING VIOLATORS THEREOF”
9. Sanctions - fines and penalties that a 4Ps beneficiary or Lender/Financier will suffer for the commission
of offenses as disciplinary actions; WHEREAS, Section 15 Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the state shall protect and
promote the right to health of the people and install health consciousness among them;
Section 3. PROHIBITION:
WHEREAS, with the declaration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte putting the entire country under state of
1. it shall be prohibited for a 4Ps beneficiary to engage in pawning of his/her ATM Cash Card as collateral calamity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the municipality of Biri has been seriously implementing health safety
in exchange of money or good/items received from a lender or financier. Upon inspection of the ATM Card and protocols to combat the spread of infection brought about by the corona virus. Thus, the requirement of those
found out that the same is not in the possession or custody of the subject beneficiary, the 4Ps beneficiary shall travelers entering the jurisdiction of the municipality of Biri, Northern Samar;
be held accountable and shall be declared a violation of the Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Biri, Northern Samar in session assembled
2. Those Lenders, Financiers or business establishments are not allowed to accept the ATM Cash Card from that:
4Ps beneficiaries or as collateral of loans be it cash or non-cash items.
Section 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “Authorizing the collection of fees in the amount of One
3. The act of gambling is an illegal activity. Any 4Ps beneficiary found engaging in gambling shall be done Thousand Pesos (Php1,000.00) per kit for the use of antigen test kits for those travelers prior their entry to the
with accordingly. These Cash Grants from the Pantawid Program is intended for the education, health and food municipality and reintegration to the community and penalizing violators thereof.”
of the household especially the children.
Section 2. It shall strictly prohibited for those travelers entering the jurisdiction of Biri, Northern Samar es-
Section 4. PENALTY pecially those coming from places outside the Province of Northern Samar within the Region and places outside
the Region without the negative result of Antigen Test with validity of not exceeding three (3) days or 72 hours.
Any person found violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be penalized in the following manner: Requirement of antigen testing may vary for those travelers coming from different places of origin, when com-
munity quarantine classification changes in the Province of Northern Samar;
First Offense - Counseling and Community Service for one (1) hour
Second Offense - a fine of One Thousand Pesos (Php 1,000.00) Section 3. Those travelers who prefer that antigen testing be undertaken at the Rural Health Unit, LGU, Biri,
Third Offense - a fine of Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000.00) Northern Samar shall be charged the amoung of Php1,000.00 per kit, however, these travelers are required to
Fourth Offense - recommend for the omission or drop from the roll as 4Ps beneficiary take special trip of the motorboat on pila at the Lavezares or San Jose ports and directly be transported to the
port of Barangay Poblacion, Biri, Northern Samar. The hiring of the motorboat shall commensurate to the seating
Section 5. Within thirty (30) days from the approval of this Ordinance, the Municipal Social Welfare and capacity of the motorboat;
Development Office shall formulate the necessary implementing guidelines for the effective and efficient imple-
mentation of this Ordinance. The said implementing guidelines shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon review Section 4. The Rural Health Unit shall require the Official Receipt issued by the Municipal Treasurer’s Office
and approval of the Sangguniang Bayan. (MTO) as proof of payment that the traveler has already paid the antigen test kit and after which letter of accep-
tance shall be issued by the RHU to the incoming travelers;
Section 6. ENFORCEMENT
The Philippine National Police, its members, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, Municipal Section 4. The antigen testing is an alternative way of instead placing incoming travelers to home quarantine,
Link, and other agencies/organizations duly authorized by the LGU, Biri, Northern Samar shall be implementing the LGU requires them to undergo antigen testing provided they pay the amount of Php1,000.00 per kit.
agencies for the proper enforcement of this Ordinance.
Section 5. The proceeds of sales of the antigen test kits then be alloted for another procurement to replenish
Section 7. REPEALING CLAUSE the stocks of antigen test kits. The collection that be separately deposited in a special trust fund and cannot be
Any ordinance inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed, modified and amend- used for any other projects except for the procurement of antigen test kits.
ed accordingly;
Section 6. PENALTY:
Section 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE Travelers found violating any provision of the ordinance shall be penalized in the followng manner:
If any part of the Ordinance shall be declared invalid, the parts not affected thereby remain in full force
and effect. First Offense - Php 1,000.00
Second Offense - Php 1,500.00
Section 9. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE Third Offense - Php 2,500.00 and 21 days imprisonment or both such fine and
This Ordinance shall take effect upon compliance of the mandatory posting and publication requirement imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
under RA No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. Section 7. ENFORCEMENT:
On motion of the Honorable Bernarda A. Bernaldez, duly seconded of the Honorable Manuel Bernaldez the 1. The members of the Philippine National Police shall lead in the enforcement of this ordinance;
above Ordinance is hereby ENACTED.
2. Members of the Sangguniang Barangay, their BHERT’s are also authorized to enforce this ordinance;
ENACTED, this 14th day of June, 2021 at Biri, Northern Samar.
3. The Rural Health Unit assists in the enforcement of the Ordinance and the personnel from Municipal
Treasurer’s Office;
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Any ordinance inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed, modified and
amended accordingly.
If any part of the Ordinance shall be ordered invalid, the parts not affected thereby remain in full force
and effect.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon compliance of the mandatory posting and publication requirement
under RA No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.
On motion of the Honorable Bernarda A. Bernaldez duly seconded of the Honorable Derwin T. Quiling the
above Ordinance is hereby ENACTED.
(absent)
FREE PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINES --- Registered nurse and Tingog RHODORA R. PAREDES MANUEL B. BERNALDEZ, SR. MICHAEL B. DELA CRUZ
SB Member SB Member ABC President
party-list Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez (right) assisted by Tingog party-list
second nominee Jude Acidre (left), Quezon City 5th District Councilor PM
RAZEL O. BUENO
Vargas, Office of 5th District Rep. Alfred Vargas and the Department of Health, SKMF President
inoculates the first of the 200 beneficiaries of the Tingog party-list free pneu-
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Resolution No. 05, s of 2021 passed and approved
mococcal vaccination program at the covered court of Novaliches District Cen- by the Sangguniang Bayan of Biri, Northern Samar during its Regular Session on June 14, 2021.
ter in Novaliches Quezon City. photo by Ver Noveno
PEDERITO B. GUIANAN
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE
Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ROQUE STA. IGLESIA extrajudicially settled, partitioned and ad-
Attested:
judicated over a parcel of agricultural land designated as Lot No. 440-A-3 with improvements thereon situated at Zone
1, Poblacion, Baybay City, Leyte covered by OCT No. P-42957 containing an area of 403sq.m., Per Doc No. 441, Page
ANA B. ARAOJO
No. 89, Book No. LXXXIX, Series of Presiding Officer
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE WITH SALE 2021. Notary Public Atty. Joseph Car-
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late HONORATA B. SARSONAS extraju- nel M. Bandalan.
dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of agricultural land designated as Submitted for approval at the Office of the Mayor on_____________, 2021
Lot No. 2198, Cad 655 with PIN No. 044-03-011-19-096 covered by OCT No. P-76541
LSDE: June 26, July 3 & 10,2021
containing an area of 21,730sq.m., situated at Brgy. San Pedro, Albuera, Leyte. A Deed of Approved:
Sale was executed in favor of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF ALBUERA, LEYTE EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION
represented by HON. MAYOR SIXTO DELA VICTORIA as vendees of the above-de- OF THE ESTATE ANTONIO B. DELOS REYES, JR.
scribed property. Per Doc No. 152, Page No. 031, Book No. LXI, Series of 2021. Notary NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of Municipal Mayor
Public Atty. Rene Allan G. Jervoso. the late SATURNINA SOMBILON extra-
LSDE: June 26, July 3 & 10, 2021 judicially settled, partitioned and adjudicat- Date of Approval:
ed over a parcel of land designated as Lot June 14, 2021
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE No. 11424 with the improvements thereon
OF PORTION OF LAND situated at Brgy. Ciabo, Baybay, Leyte cov- DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JOSE S. PAJARON, SR. extrajudicially ered by TCT No. T-8553 containing an area of 93,687sq.m.,. Per Doc No. 222, Page No. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late FULGENCIO A. CAINONG and
settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot No. 10533 with 45, Book No. LXXXII, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Joseph Carnel M. Bandalan. daughter, MARCELINA CAINONG SIBAYAN extrajudicially settled, partitioned and
an area of 0.7017 hectares more or less covered under Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. LSDE: June 26, July 3 & 10, 2021 adjudicated over an agricultural land situated at Balocawe, Abuyog, Leyte covered by Cer-
P-63665, TD No. 08-31024-00534 R13 situated at Brgy. Himarco, Palompon, Leyte. A tificate of Title No. T-29092 designated as Lot No. 4453, Case 5, Pls 645 with an area of
Deed of Sale was executed in favor of PERLITA PIÑON CASAS as vendee of a portion EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION AMONG 7,635sq.m.,. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of SPS. LORETO CAINONG AND
measuring 134sq.m., from the above-described property. Per Doc No. 49, Page No. 11, HEIRS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE AND DONATION ZENAIDA CAINONG as vendees of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 137, Page
Book No. 61, Series of 2021. Notary Public Atty. Dante Luz Viacrucis. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late BALBINO JACA extrajudicially set- No. 28, Book No. 28, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Henry Adaya.
LSDE: June 26, July 3 & 10, 2021 tled, partitioned and adjudicated over a 1/5 share of parcel of land designated as Lot No. LSDE: June 26, July 3 & 10, 2021
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL 1115 under OCT No. 4206 situated at Brgy Hipusngo, Baybay, Leyte consisting an area of
7,093sq.m., more or less under TD No. 2005-07049-00291 R12. A Deed of Absolute Sale EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE
ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE was executed in favor of SPS. RUEL DONGON AND BETH CATHERINE MEODE as NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SONIA GUARINO CABIDOG extraju-
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late ROQUE L. MERCADO extrajudicially vendee of a portion measuring 100sq.m.,; ELENITA NAYRE as vendee of portion measur- dicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land designated as Lot 6, Block
settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a parcel of land located at Brgy. Tugop, Tanauan, ing 85sq.m.,; AGUSTIN B. ALO as vendee of portion measuring 100sq.m.,; SPS. FRENE- 13, Pcs-08-000583-D situated at Brgy. Calanipawan, Tacloban City containing an area of
Leyte designated as Lot No. 8594, Case 26, Cad 505 embraced by OCT No. P-62690, TD LYN G. OPANO AND EDGAR ITABLE as vendee of portion measuring 100sq.m.,; 107sq.m., with TCT No. T-52269. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of ELIZABETH
No. 380054-00833- R13 containing an area of 905sq.m., A Deed of Absolute Sale was ex- SPS. LEO & MARICHO NAYRE as vendee of portion measuring 200sq.m., all from the D. BUDAÑO as vendee of the above-described property together with the improvements
ecuted in favor of AIZA BORREL MOLINA, SAKI BORREL OGISO AND YOSHIAKI above-described property and heirs hereby donate a portion of 333sq.m., to Brgy. Hipusngo thereon. Per Doc No. 117, Page No. 24, Book No. II, Series of 2017. Notary Public Atty.
BORREL OGISO as vendees of the above-described property. Per Doc No. 94, Page No. thry Brgy. Capt. Pantaleon Perero which has been used as Brgy. Road. Per Doc No. 981, Kenneth M. Golong.
20, Book No. VIII, Series of 2020. Notary Public Isagani S. Espada. Page No. 196, Book No. XXVI, Series of 2012. Notary Public Atty. Allan Jervoso. LSDE: July 10, 17 & 24, 2021
LSDE: July 10, 17 & 24, 2021 LSDE: June 26, July 3 & 10, 2021
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT
Publication Notice R.A. 9048/10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) WITH WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM
NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late PEDRO K. PALAÑA, JR. extrajudi-
Republic Act No. 10172 Republic of the Philippines cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over 4 parcels of land all situated at Tanghas,
Republic of the Philippines Province of Northern Samar Tolosa, Leyte particularly described as; 1) A cocoland by OCT No. P-21042, Lot No. 533,
Case 1 under TD No. 00090 with an area of 716sq.m.,; 2) A cocoland by OCT No. P-21043,
Province of Samar MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ANTONIO Lot No. 534 under TD No. 00091 with an area of 253sq.m.,; 3) A cocoland by OCT No.
MUNICIPALITY OF CALBIGA Office of the Local Civil Registrar P-21041, Lot No. 530, Case 1 under TD No. 00092 with an area of 841sq.m.,; 4) An ag-
ricultural land under ARP No. 39014-00384 denominated as Cad Lot 4018, containing
Office of the Local Civil Registrar -oOo- an area of .0168.73 hectares of which this real property and part of mother Lot No. 533
-oOo-
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION and heirs hereby WAIVED all rights, shares and participation from the above-mentioned
propertiesunto NICY V.P. ECHAVEZ. Per Doc No. 164, Page No. 33, Book No. V, Series
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION of 1998. Notary Public Ephrem Abando.
LSDE: June 26, July 3 & 10, 2021
CCE-009-2021 RA 10172 In Compliance with the Publication requirement AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS
In Compliance with the Publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late MARGARITA MARAON extrajudi-
and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Ad- cially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Savings Deposit with Philippine Veterans
2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Ad- ministrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. Bank - Tacloban Branch under Savings No. ATM # 8381-590133-0253-00153-9 and heirs
hereby WAIVED all rights and shares unto NORMA FE M. CLARIDAD and request the
ministrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172 AND 9048). Notice is hereby served to the bank to release or transfer the balance of said deposit account in her name or favor. Per Doc
10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that public that FELMAR CALOSOR MONDIGO has filed No. 7, Page No. 2, Book No. I, Series of 2018. Notary Public Atty. Mel Jun A. Diasanta.
Ms. Marialyn P. Baco has filed with this OFFICE a LSDE: July 10, 17 & 24, 2021
petition for Correction of Clerical Error of entry in with this OFFICE a petition for Correction of gen-
der from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF BANK DEPOSIT
the Day of the Date of Birth from “June 20, 1978” NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late JOSELITO TEJOME TABADA ex-
to “June 26, 1978, in the Certificate of Live Birth Live Birth of FELMAR CALOSOR MONDIGO at Brgy. trajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a Bank Deposit with Savings No.
of MARIA LYN PACAYRA who was born on June 26, Ward-III Pob. San Antonio, Northern Samar, whose 314010127531, deposited at Philippine National Bank. Per Doc No. 88, Page No. 19, Book
No. V, Series of 2021. Notary Public Nile April Pellero Robiño.
1978 at Barangay Calingonan, Calbiga, Samar, and parents are FIDEL MONDIGO and LSDE: July 10, 17 & 24, 2021
whose parents are Herminigildo Pacayra and Loreta MARISSA CALOSOR.
Nacario. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, QUITCLAIM AND WAIVER
Any person claiming interest or may be adverse- WITH SALE OF REGISTERED LAND
Any person adversely affected by said petition NOTICE is hereby given that heirs of the late SIMPLICIO LAGARTO AND
ly affected by said petition may within ten (10) cal- may file his/her written opposition with the Office CATALINA A. LAGARTO extrajudicially settled, partitioned and adjudicated over a par-
endar days file his written opposition with this Of- not later than July 23, 2021. cel of coconut land denominated as Cad Lot No. 4448, Cad 765-D situated at Brgy. Caba-
diangan, Laoang, Northern Samar with an area of 53,282sq.m., OCT No. P-19986, TD No.
fice not later than July 13, 2021. 00049 and heirs hereby WAIVED all shares, rights and participation unto ELEUDORO
A. LAGARTO AND LOLITO A. LAGARTO. A Deed of Sale was executed in favor of
(Sgd) MARIO D. CABUJAT (Sgd) MARIZ BAGUIOSO-LICOP LARRY LAGARTO y ORTIZ married to MONICA LAGARTO y RONCALES as vendees
LSDE: July 3 & 10, 2021 Municipal Civil Registrar powers; per Doc. No. 276, Page No. 55, Book No. xxVII, Series of 2020 of Notary Public above-described property. Per Doc No. 36, Page No. 9, Book No. I, Series of 2021. Notary
Atty. Sylwyn Nabor Mendoza. LSDE: July 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Public Atty. Narciso C. Marquez, Jr. LSDE: June 26, July 3 & 10, 2021
10 Leyte Samar Daily Express NOTICES Saturday, July 10, 2021
Sir/Madam Sir/Madam
This refers to your agricultural land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) pursuant to Republic Act This refers to your agricultural land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) pursuant to Republic Act
(R.A.) No. 6657, as amended by R.A. No. 9700, particularly described as follows: (R.A.) No. 6657, as amended by R.A. No. 9700, particularly described as follows:
OCT/TCT No. : TCT-16 OCT/TCT No. : TCT-17
TD No. : 21023-00259 TD No. : 21007-00066
Lot No. : 10173-B & F Lot No. : 10363
Approved Survey No. : Psd-08-043093 (AR) Approved Survey No. : CAD - 256
Area per OCT/TCT/TD No. (has) : 3.1256 Has. Area per OCT/TCT/TD No. (has) : 1.9009 Has.
Area acquired per ASP : 2.5125 Has. Area acquired per ASP : 1.9009 Has.
Location : Brgy. Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte Location : Brgy. Libongao, Kananga, Leyte
Please be informed that out of the total area indicated in the aforesaid title of Tax Declaration an area of 2.5125 hectares is Please be informed that out of the total area indicated in the aforesaid title of Tax Declaration an area of 1.9009 hectares is
subject to immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under ( )Voluntary Offer to Sell subject to immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under ( )Voluntary Offer to Sell
( x )Compulsory Acquisition. ( x )Compulsory Acquisition.
On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Valuation (MOV) On the basis of the value determined by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) per attached Memorandum of Valuation
and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (MOV) and Land Valuation Worksheet (LVW), the compensation for your landholding amounts to TWO HUNDRED FORTY FOUR
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN PESOS AND 25/100 (Php 433,887.25) covering 2.5125 hectares, including THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS AND 33/100 (Php 244,650.33) covering 1.9009 hectares, including improvements
improvements thereon, if any. thereon, if any.
We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the said We have already requested the LBP, with address at: Sagkahan Street, Tacloban City to deposit in your name the said
amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submission of all documents amount, in cash and bonds. The release of payments shall be effected or may be withdrawn upon your submission of all documents
required by LBP on the release of claims. required by LBP on the release of claims.
Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon receipt of Please accomplish the attached CARPER LAD Form 53 (Landowner’s Reply to NLVA) within thirty (30) days upon receipt of
this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office. this Notice and return it to the DAR Provincial Office.
In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days from receipt In case you reject the compensation offered for your property or fail to reply to this notice within thirty (30) days from receipt
thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address at DAR Regional Office thereof, we shall advise the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), with address at DAR Regional Office
Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceedings on the matter. In the event that you Compound, Sto. Niño Extension Tacloban City to conduct summary administrative proceedings on the matter. In the event that you
subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing valuation guidelines, you should manifest in writing with subsequently accept the value as computed by the LBP based on existing valuation guidelines, you should manifest in writing with
respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the respect to such acceptance of the original value, or jointly with LBP manifest in writing with respect to the recomputed value by the
LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court. LBP, with the DARAB or the regular court.
The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP and the The DAR shall take immediate possession of the property upon issuance of a Certification of Deposit (COD) by LBP and the
concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines. concomitant transfer of the title to the landholding in the name of the Republic of the Philippines.
Please be informed that the landholdings described below had been placed under coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) per Notice
of Coverage as indicated below:
LANDOWNER DATE NOC TITLE NO LOT AREA PER MUNICIPALITY / BARANGAY DATE OF FIELD
PUBLISHED NO TITLE PROVINCE INVESTIGATION
1. RAFAEL BURLASA JUNE 23, 2014 / OCT-P-13988 12484 7.7587 BURAUEN, LEYTE BUENAVISTA JULY 22, 2021
THE PHIL. STAR
2. SPOUSES VENTURA JUNE 23, 2014 / OCT-34036 4183 0.3760 ALANGALANG, LEYTE SAN FRANCISCO JULY 26, 2021
CAǸETE AND PASTORA THE PHIL. STAR EAST
OBERA
3. GAVINA A. BONGCARAS JUNE 23, 2014 / OCT-P-27842 8782 1.4478 BARUGO, LEYTE BALIRI JULY 26, 2021
THE PHIL. STAR
4. TEOFILO SALAS OCTOBER 15, 2013 / TCT-T-2494 9340 4.8880 KANANGA, LEYTE MASARAYAO AUGUST 2, 2021
MANILA BULLETIN
5. BUENAVENTURA JUNE 17, 2013 / TCT-T-6890 9577 6.7098 KANANGA, LEYTE AGUITING AUGUST 4, 2021
CAPUTOL PHIL. DAILY INQUIRER
6. JUAN HILONGOS JUNE 24, 2014 / OCT-21403 11760 6.9425 BAYBAY, LEYTE SAN JUAN AUGUST 10, 2021
MANILA BULLETIN
In this connection, may we invite you or your authorized representative to participate in the Conduct of Joint Field Investigation as scheduled on the above date at 8:00 in the
morning.
Your failure to participate in the Field Investigation shall be a waiver on your part to question the findings thereof.
Its pain...
...from Page 4
Leyte continues to be region’s top
but the same pain I ex-
perienced keeps coming
palay producing province
back. It is recurrent. It PALO, Leyte– The Leyte Governor Leo- Petilla said that his
must have destroyed some province of Leyte has poldo Dominico said province is determined
membranes inside, doing proven anew of being that based on the report to lead in Eastern Vi-
irreparable damage. The on top rice producer of of the Philippine Sta- sayas as a rice produc-
pain is not just mental, as the region. tistics Authority (PSA), ing area.
a psychosomatic thing. It the province got the He said that the rice
cons Temple Construc- The P3 million road is for real. Inside my nose I’m the only one suffering highest share in rice program under his ad-
tion and Supply. concreting project is fund- down to an undetermin- from this side effect. Know production in the first ministration is han-
The project started ed under GAA FY 2021 able depth, the pain lin- what, I never want to have quarter of 2021 dled by More Income
last March 15, 2021, in- with Engr. Carlos Paulo gers on, affecting the right this kind of testing again as The PSA records said in the Countryside
cluding the concreting of G. Perfecto as Project En- side of my brain including far as I am alive. Over my that Leyte contributed (MIC) that manages
201.00 meters roadway gineer and Engr. Ulyssis B. my right eye. dead body. Why, do they the biggest share in pa- and provides support
with a thickness of 0.23 Peligrino as Resident En- Surely, medical experts have an antidote for this lay production in East- to the farmers.
meters and width of 4.0 gineer. can explain it, but they pain? If they can’t give me ern Visayas at 139,207 The provincial gov-
can never make me be- that, neither should they metric tons (MT) ernment support the
lieve it’s just in my mind. require me to have that
Mayor... been occupying for a long
It’s me who can experience testing again.
during the first quarter farmers by way of pro-
time. of 2021. viding them equip-
...from Page 1 the pain. They cannot feel
Earlier, NHA Regional That’s the problem It comprised more ment and supplies
The turnover of 1,036 Manager Constancio An- anything for me. Had I with this pandemic, peo- than half or 51.6 per- needed in rice grow-
titles was held last Thurs- tiniero disclosed that they known that this is how it ple are being subjected to cent of the total palay ing. (RESTITUTO A.
day(July 8) and the fol- are committed to turn over would affect me, I would experimentation to deter- production in the re- CAYUBIT)
lowing day, Friday(July 9) all the housing projects in- have declined, or per- mine some results. Almost gion.
lead by City Mayor Alfred tended to Yolanda survivors haps assigned someone to everything is experimen-
Romualdez and Council- to the city government, in watch over my wife on my tal, and yet they would Republic of the Philippines
or Aimee Delgado-Grafil, particular, before the term behalf. require people to submit OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR
who chairs the committee of President Rodrigo Dute- I wonder if those who to these studies. As if we
have been tested like this
Tacloban City
on urban poor, housing rte ends on June next year. were the objects of these
and human settlement at For Tacloban City, the before have the same ex- experiments regardless of NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
the city council. NHA has committed to perience. I haven’t heard how these would affect our
Also present were rep- construct 15, 058 units of of anyone complaining re- health and lives in general. In compliance with the publication requirement
resentatives of the Nation- which 13, 528 are already garding this so far. Perhaps and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No.
al Housing Authority and completed. to praise him, to do a lot of 2013- 1, guidelines in the Implementation of the
other officials of the city The City Housing Office Only with... good, to practice the virtues, Administrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR) on
government. disclosed that at least six ...from Page 5 to serve others. We would RA 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that
Romualdez said that housing unit projects have know how to be patient, to JOVEL ANDO BOHOLST has filed with this
after almost eight years yet to be turn over to the city should be driven by love, be forgiving. There is some Office a petition for Correction of Entry in his/her
since Yolanda struck the government by the NHA. by desire to be with him kind of excitement and at
city, these families can These include Rid- and to do his will. We have
sex: from MALE to FEMALE and or Cor-
the same time a deep sense
now legally claim that the geview Park 1 and 2 located to feel the need for him. In of peace and confidence and rection in the Entry in the Day and /or month in the
houses that they lives are in Cabalawan; Guadalupe fact, he should be our great- joy that the world cannot date of birth from ____ to ____ in the Certificate of
their own. Heights 1 and 2 in Brgy. 105 est need, without whom we give. Live Birth (COLB) of JOVEL ANDO BOHOLST at Ta-
The distribution of land (Sto. Nino) and Greendale should feel completely emp- We would know how to cloban City and whose parents are DOLORES ANDO
titles under the Yolanda Residence 2 and Knights- ty. Nothing should replace sanctify our work and all and GILBERT SAPAL BOHOLST.
Permanent Housing Pro- bridge Heights, both in or substitute for him in our the other circumstances of Any person having knowledge and/or claim-
gram to Beneficiaries of Brgy. 98(Camansihay). mind and heart. We need our life, whether they are
North Arbour Hill 1 and 2 There are 5,572 housing
ing interest or may be adversely affected by said pe-
him more than we need air. good or bad as regarded in
is in line with Mayor Ro- units constructed on these What can show that we human and worldly terms.
tition may file his/her written opposition with this
mualdez’s commitment to housing projects of which are truly with God is that We would know how to flow Office.
give villagers the chance to 2,704 are actually residing. in spite of the drama of life, with the times without get- (Sgd.) IMELDA A. ROA
own the “home” they have (LIZBETH ANN A.ABELLA) we will always feel driven ting confused and lost. LSDE: July 10 & 17, 2021 City Civil Registrar
Saturday, July 10, 2021
NEWS Leyte Samar Daily Express 13
Coffee and cacao farm plantation to rise in
Ormoc City; projected to provide supply to
the rest of Leyte
ORMOC CITY- A ly, EDC vowed to provide the city government of Or-
joint venture by the Ener- P1.5 million worth of con- moc and their much valued
gy Development Corpora- tributions to cover the ex- support and concern they
tion (EDC), the country’s penses for the renovation of give to their constituents
leading geothermal pro- the existing facility owned through initiatives such as
ducer, entered an agree- by the ToFA, plantation ex- this,” Magallanes said.
ment with the government pansion, and capacity de- ToFA president Thina
to establish a coffee and velopment programs. Parco expressed endless
cacao farm plantation in The Department of thanks to the government
Barangay Tongonan, this Science and Technology and EDC whose been their
city. (DOST) with the assistance partner for the past 30
After almost three from Barangay Tongonan years now.
years of preparation and and the city government of “Alam po namin na
A dolphin was released back to the waters off San Juanico Strait on Friday (July
planning, a 45-hectare Ormoc, through its liveli- malaking halaga ang in-
9), a day after it was found stranded in a river in Sta. Rita, Samar.(BFAR
coffee and cacao farm- hood council, will also pro- vestment ninyo sa coffee
stead will rise in Tongo- vide training support and and cacao project na ito
nan which is expected to technical assistance. kaya gusto din namin ma-
provide livelihood oppor-
tunities to the members
The farm is expected to
yield 12,000 kilograms of
pa-abot sa inyo ang aming
pangako na pagsisikapan Dolphin stranded in Sta. Rita river; released
of the Tongonan Farmers
Association (ToFA) and
green coffee beans per year,
Erwin Magallanes, EDC
po naming mapalago at
mapaunlad ang proyektong back to the waters off San Juanico Strait
the community. Leyte CSR head, said. ito. Balang araw ay kakay-
Aside from providing And this early, similar anin na namin tumayo sa TACLOBAN CITY – day. hydration.
a steady income for ToFA undertaking is projected to sarili naming mga paa at The Bureau of Fisheries The team immediately The dolphin was then
members, the project is other barangay, he said. maging inspirasyon sa iba and Aquatic Resources went to the village and no- released along San Juanico
seen as a solution for a dire “Now, more than ever, na kahit magsasaka ay kaya (BFAR) here in the region ticed that the mammal was Strait around 10:25 a.m.,
need for stable supply of it is important that our umasenso at makatulong has successfully released a already weak and stressed Friday (July 9).
coffee and cacao products host communities become din sa kapwa. Maraming female risos dolphin that due to navigational error The BFAR personnel
in the province. resilient, self-reliant, and maraming salamat po,” was stranded in a river in and prolonged exposure to asked village officials and
During the online regenerative. We are grate- he said.(ELVIE ROMAN Sta. Rita town, Samar last the bystanders who were residents to inform them
signing of memorandum ful for the strong working ROA) Thursday (July 8). allegedly played with and any occurrence of re-
of agreement held recent- relationship we have with The female risos dol- hopped on the dolphin stranding of said dolphin
phin was found by residents while stranded in the river. or any marine mammal in
Leyte village has a new health station; DPWH-NSFDEO completed P9.6M road
seen to boost delivery of health needs of concreting with slope protection project
the villagers in Catarman Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY– second district engineer- ning and nutrition on
A P1.45 million worth ing office, said that the their respective area.
structure was construct- completion of the struc- The structure also
ed in a village in Ta- ture could very well ad- serves as vaccination ar-
bontabon town in Leyte. dress the medical needs of eas for infants and chil-
The structure, which the villagers. dren.
is to function as a health Barangay health sta- Oppura said that the
station, was built in Ba- tions are often used as a Department of Public
rangay Capahuan, one venue of barangay health Works and Highways is
of the biggest villages in workers in providing in- committed to build more
Tabontabon with more formation, education and multi-purpose buildings
than 1,000 residents. motivation services for to provide proper venue
In a statement, Engr. primary health care, ma- for all community activ-
Leo Edward Oppura, of- ternal and child health, ities. (LIZBETH ANN A.
ficer-in-charge of Leyte child rights, family plan- ABELLA)
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16 Leyte Samar Daily Express NEWS Saturday, July 10, 2021
BARAS, Palo, Leyte the completion of 570 The Php 2-Billion project
– Public Works and High- bridges, which mostly in- does not only increase the
ways Region VIII bared volves bridge widening; development potentials in
that 570 bridges and major repair of the region’s the province but will also
1380.25 kilometers of na- permanent bridges; and reduce travel time from 1 ½
tional roads have been retrofitting/strengthening hours to 30 minutes bene-
built and improved in of bridges. From July 2016 fiting more than 1,000 mo-
Eastern Visayas in the past to December 2020, Region torists a day.
five years. VIII has the highest num- Soon to complement
Since 2016, DPWH Re- ber of completed bridge the proposed international
gion 8 has dispersed great projects nationwide. seaport that will be con-
strides in improving road DPWH Secretary Mark structed in the town of
network capacity within A. Villar, leading the infra- Babatngon, Leyte is the
the region through the structure grail of the coun- Php 1.198-Billion Taclo-
“Build, Build, Build” pro- try, has announced during ban City Bypass Road
gram. A total of 1380.25 his on-site inspection in Extension. This 6-lane km
kilometers of national Tacloban City in 2018 that roadway project with a total
roads has been complet- part of his priorities is im- length of 33.00 km is envi-
ed encompassing projects proving the road network sioned to decongest traffic
on rehabilitation, re-con- in Eastern Visayas, there- along Tacloban-Babatngon
struction, and widening by fostering better mobil- Road going to Tacloban
of roads; the construction ity while ensuring that the City Proper, shortening the
of by-passes and diversion people of EV will be pro- travel time from 1 ½ hours
roads; as well as preven- tected from calamities. to 45 minutes. storm surge in these cov- minutes (via Palo West By- from Maasin City going
tive maintenance of road Tacloban City Bypass Meanwhile, the dev- ered areas. Pass Road). This project to Tacloban City which is
in the whole region. Road which has already astation brought by the Despite many challeng- involving the construction currently at approximate-
The region’s intercon- been alleviating the traf- super typhoon “Yolanda” es, Sec. Villar ensured that of two (2) bridges, namely ly 4 hours will soon be
nectivity between islands fic situation along Daang drove the government to the completion of this proj- Caloogan Bridge and Ban- cut to a whopping 1 hour
and provinces has also Maharlika is now reported commence an action for ect is fast-tracked as this gon Bridge has a total length and 30 minutes.
been enhanced through 93.49-percent completed. the recovery of local gov- project aims to build safer of 2.956 km and is now re- see DPWH /page 15....