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Mount isarog national park vies as biosphere reserve

Eat Bulagawows Nagueños

NAGA CITY – City Villagers of barangay Calauag in this city were over-joyed by the “one time stag-ing” of popular noon time show, “EAT BULAGA” at GMA-7 and expressed thanks over the giving of cash prizes, gifts and food stuffs during the “Sugod Bahay sa Barangay” segment of the TV show.

Calauag barangay Captain Vidal Castillo (in photo) said “the staging of ‘Eat Bulaga’ in his locality with some 12,000 residents, had place barangay Calauag in the showcase of barangay localities chosen by the noontime show nationwide,” Castillo said.

He also bared that barangay Calauag met the require-ments of “Eat Bulaga” to provide, an ambulance, baran-gay tanod and police security during the holding of the noon time show.

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Atty. TONY (APA) ACYATANmust be made to realize that government service is based on trust and not on what they can “harvest” in their posts.

We publicly extol the attitude of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in admonishing her key people to keep their hands clean. But this posture must be carried down the ranks – to reach the pettiest “bagmen” who continue to make money at the expense even of honestly-reporting taxpayers. As a result, tax-cheats are going back to their old ways, scrimping on tax payments and reserving funds for forthcoming tax audits.

POLITICS: The P-Noy administration has completed 2 years of its term. By May 2013 – the electorate will pass judgment of what the incumbent president has accomplished. From the very first day of his term, he advocated clean-up of our government system. In the coming months, his campaign for honest governance will necessarily take a backseat in favor of partisan favors. We surmise that the recent huge releases of public funds double as political logistics.

In the same vein – the 2013 budget to be deliberated upon and for legislative approval and presidential OK will be laced with political logic. It will be priority endeavor for our legislators and so with Malacanang – in preparation for the mid-term elections. The jacket-changing of the political butterflies will principally consider the fund releases for the “pros” even as those for the “antis” may be frozen, if not strictly checked.

ECONOMICS: The improvement in the credit rating of the Philippines, accompanied by our increase in investment grade - are credits to our economic team. The Phl peso has gained much in exchange value not just because the US Dollar continue to weaken, but more so now on the strength of our economic statistics. We always cite the continuing sufficiency of our food baskets because God has blessed us with relatively good weather – sparing us from major typhoons.

We humbly suggest to our citizenry to preferably patronize our domestically-produced goods to encourage our entrepreneur-producers. We can “hit-back” at our bully neighboring country by reducing our imports of Chinese products. Let us trim down our travel to mainland China, in the process saving our budget and insulating Pinoys from the insults that some ignorant chinese citizens are casting on our OFWs stationed in that part of the world.

WISDOM: The only hands that can help you in times of troubles are those attached to your own arms.

(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).

SLOW DRIVE: By now, President Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III should have realized that his anti-graft campaign is not producing enough changes in the way government transactions are handled. The commission system in government procurements and public expenditures continue to flourish. As a result, the cost of public infrastructures and supplies are still costly, burdened by the “add-ons” falling into the hands of the requisitioning, approving, evaluating, and paying officials.

The systemic graft and corruption are indeed hard to eradicate. The anti wang-wang presidential posture is taken aside by bureaucratic implementors. “Happy days” are back – or are still here because the evil ways were never abandoned. Our democratic norms giving full respect for human rights have stunted the honest campaign from the top. Corrupt personnel are still around – in both national and local offices, including at Customs, BIR, Assessor Offices, Registers of Deeds, Public Works offices, etc.

OMBUDSMAN: The mission of our anti-graft chief prosecuting officer is truly a hard order. She must call “all hands on deck” so extensive investigations can be done and proper charges urgently filed. The starting cases at the top must be followed through by making the charges trickle down even to the lowest echelon of the bureaucracy. Our public servants

Crusade vs Wang-Wang

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A Question

ofprivilege

The varied reactions to President Aquino’s SONA reveal people’s impatience.Frustrated over the seemingly snail-pace solutions to the country’s serious problems, they want him to rush the reforms, saying they have suffered long enough and must be freed from their nightmare.

But there is the hitch. With Aquino’s limited six-year term, he has consumed almost half, you can not expect him to wipe out in one stroke of his presidential power the troubles buffeting the land. Even a hundred years won’t be sufficient to change what appears to be decreed by fate.

All, however, is not lost. If the Filipino will have the Frenchman’s love for his native land during Napoleon Bonaparte’s time,his readiness to sacrifice everything for her, we can recover lost ground.

Napoleon almost conquered the whole Europe with his French soldiers’s willingness to follow him up to the edge of the world.They gave him victory after

victory until Europe trembled before his mighty army.

Napoleon’s soldiers had a motto: Happy is the one who is born French and happier is he who dies as French. He seared into the minds of his soldiers the belief there was greatness in being born French and there was greater glory in dying as French.

North Vietnam led by Ho Chi Minh defeated the South despite the US

military support because its soldiers fought with the ferocity of those about to lose their homes to outsiders. The South Vietnamese fought to please the Americans, showing luckluster performance in the battlefield.

The corrupt regime in Saigon added up to its soldiers half-hearted lust for the enemy’s blood.They would not die for a regime that was more after the welfare of the elite.

Adolf Hitler transformed the German youth into little Fuhrers, to think like him, to aspire like him, to be cruel like him,to believe in the superiority of the German race. He trained them to be brutal and fearless, to be the bearer of his dream to rule over Europe and the world.

Even after the defeat of Germany in WWII and its unconditional surrender, the Allies had difficulty handling Hitler’s youth. They had to whip them into submission to wean them away

The Pinoy is ill; he loves himself more

Weekly ReflectionFr. AllAN S. FeNix

TandemIn the place where I live, progress, specially with regards

to our means of transportation, has already arrived, though, with some negative consequences. Progress, which is so nice and positive, has brought with it an evil idea of depriv-ing others out of their legitimate possessions.

With the ever-increasing gasoline prices and the need for an efficient mode of mass transportation, the use of the scooter, which is a light motorcycle version commonly seen in other Asian countries and saves a lot on gas, had been on the rise and is fast filling up our streets and roads. However, on the other hand, there is the onset of the so-called “ riding-in-tandem “illegal activities, wherein while one is on the steering handle, the back rider is on the prowl looking for vulnerable pedestrians to be victimized. The things that they would usually look for and snatch out are expensive mobile phones, displayed jewelries or purses. Almost everyday, it is all in the news. What a way of making a living by forcibly fleecing out the hard-earned possessions of others to make it as their own.

This is outright selfishness in the fullest sense of the word. It has a very divisive effect in the community. Al-though, there is the progress in our livelihood, however, people were pushed to be so mistrustful of each other. Because once people see scooters with a tandem on board, they would usually suspect them to be involved in this kind of crime.

Recently also, progress, with regards to our growth in the faith, has already dawned to many of our outlying vil-lages through the erection of many smaller parishes. The sacraments which used to be regularly celebrated merely in downtown and urbanized areas are now brought near to many of them. With this, it is now so convenient for people living in those areas who now need not travel far and with difficulties just to avail themselves of the sacra-ments. If a priest is nearby, the sacraments must always be available.

With a large number of vocations in our Archdiocese, the new parishes are usually staffed by two priests- a tan-dem. And, though, these new parishes might be located in areas, where their parishioners don’t usually have the sufficient financial capacity to support it, however, wonder of wonders, in just a matter of a few years, a once vacant lot is immediately transformed into a strong and concrete church.

How did it came to be? It is because when there are the sacraments, administered through the beautiful hands of the priests, God is also made near. When the people are spiritually nourished and well attended to, abundance and richness comes out of them. They are made into real com-munity. With their open hands, they would readily give and share whatever and however little of their resources that they may have to the church. This practice, in turn, has a multiplier effect. God, who is the good, contaminates. Soon, everyone in the villages are doing it.

The progress of these new parishes in those areas was an essential uniting factor of the community. Through the generous hands of the priests, though with much hard-ships and uncountable sacrifices,people learned to share of whatever that they have up until it becomes bigger, beauti-ful and bountiful. Remember the feeding of the multitude out of the five loaves of bread and the two pieces of fish in the sacred scriptures? “ .... When they were filled... they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. “ John 6:12-13

Progress is good and is of God only with the presence of this tandem; faith in God and the deep appreciation of the value of hard work. & ;nbs p;

as we cut wasteful spending and held offenders accountable for their actions.” The President should not focus only on national offenders, but also on offenders on the local government units throughout the country. P-Noy cannot say he has fully succeeded in his “matuwid na daan” campaign against corruption until he has done this in the local level where graft and corruption exist, too.

P-Noy individually congratulated his cabinet secretaries. I wonder why he did

not congratulate three cabinet members who have the highest trust and satisfactory rating of the people: They are Vice President Jejomar Binay, the czar on housing and Adviser on OFW concerns, DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo and Justice Sec. Leila de Lima. Their accomplishments are accomplishments of his administration.

******The plebiscite on HB No. 4820,

the Act proposing the creation of the province of Nueva Camarines will be very soon, probably on September. It would be good for our provincemates to study what is in the proposed bill – to study the advantages both provinces will get because of the partition which they will approve or reject in the plebiscite. They should also study what is the benefit they will get if they reject it.

The bill is authored by Congressmen Arnulfo P. Fuentebella, Luis R. Villafuerte, Rolando Andaya and Dato Arroyo who believe it will accelerate

I watched Pres. Noynoy Aquino’s third St ate of the Nation Address (SONA) on TV and I can say he is a good communicator. He eloquently spoke in Tagalog, our national language, understood by Filipinos in all walks of life.

His speech consisted of historical reference to what he inherited from the past administration. What he has done and what he intends to do. On his accomplishments, I give him a high passing grade but I wish he will make the hiring of teachers top priority and providing sufficient medicines in government hospitals, especially for those in the charity wards. The importance of qualified teachers cannot be overlooked because the students learn from what the teachers impart.

I agree with the direction of his plans especially on rice sufficiency and his modernization program for military. We have internal and external security problems like the expansionists, seccessionists, criminals, smugglers, etc. and the protection of the people is a duty.

P-Noy said “Reforms were established

On P-Noy’s SONA and Plebiscite on HB 4820 soon

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Come in, the Clown

He hides his face in a mask. It’s a very colorful mask. And truly beautiful. How does he look without it? Is he goodlooking? Or simply yuck. But from the looks of it, I think that all clowns are really very good looking from the manner they talk and deal with children. They are simply wonderful and truly entertaining.

During the fi rst birthday party of Nyle d. Amaranto last week, other than the cute celebrator dominating the afternoon party, the clown gave the afternoon a big boost with his antics, magic and games which made the young guests entertained to no end. Thanks to the clown.

Christian Orlina had been ‘clowning’ for ten years and he derives a lot of fun doing his work. He fi nds children simply wonderful to be with. He thinks very well what he has to keep them posted. It is not so much the fi nancial return that makes him stick to clowning for that length of time, so Christian contends. It is the fun, the excitement and the joy of making children happy. But of course, the pay also matters. It would be a lie if he does not think about it. In fact, he says ‘clowning’ can be a lifetime profession. But it is also an art. It is a passion. Incidentally, he is an HRM graduate but it seems playing the role of a clown is something he cherishes. And likes doing. ,

At any rate, we wish Nyle happy birthday. Brian and Trisha Amaranto must be happy with two kids who are all boys. Nash is a livewire, I think. No dull moment with him. He is such an energetic boy.

First birthdays are celebrated as a custom in the Philippines. The next time a child’s birthday is celebrated is when the child turns 7. And if a girl at 18, the traditional debut is held to kind of introduce the young lady to society. And whatever it means I really don’t have any idea. For families who are moneyed, birthdays are celebrated every year. email jokeebotor_reyes@yahoo.com

iNNer CHeSSBY J. HENRY dANICAN

Teacher: A living legacyof a Christlike Attributes

You may wonder why I consider teachers as living legacy of a Christlike attributes. What is it’s implication to teaching and why do we consider His attributes in the fi eld of education?

People have responded to Jesus Christ in many different ways, however, one of the most common perceptions of Him is that he was a great moral teacher. From His example, we may learn to use His teachings more effectively as parents, leaders and most of all as teachers. He had set a good example in all things, including as the master teacher.

As teachers of the rising generation, it is our responsibility to support and strengthen them in their journey to adulthood. In every act we take, in every place we go, we need to have an augment consciousness of the need for strengthening, nurturing and being an infl uence for good in the lives of our pupils and people that surrounds us. To follow the Christlike attributes is to become more like Him and to learn from His character. It is not an easy task especially when we move away from generalities and abstractions and we begin to deal with real life.

As educators, there are qualities we should posses to bring out the best in our pupils and in our colleagues. Let me share to you some of the qualities that Christ possess. We cultivate Christlike attributes of faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, and diligence. (in Conference Report, Sept.-Oct. 1995, 102; or (Ensign, Nov. 1995, 76). Faith - we have faith to help bring about good in our life and in the life of our pupils. Hope – When we have hope, we work through trials and diffi culties with confi dence and assurance that all things will work together for good. Charity and love should abound in the four corners of our room. Charity is the “pure love of Christ”. We are to ask for to develop that kind of charity. When we are fi lled with charity, we do all we can to serve others unconditionally. As we strive to do righteous works, our love for all people will increase especially those whom we labor. Virtue – it originates from our deepest thoughts and desires. It is a model of thought and behavior based on high moral standards. They focus on righteous, uplifting thoughts, and put unworthy thoughts that lead to unsuitable actions out of their minds. Knowledge – “It is impossible for a man to be saved by ignorance”. Seek knowledge both secular

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K+12 : A Breakthrough inthe Education Environment

The Philippines has always been looking for what is best for its education. Secretaries of the Education Department had come and gone and offered programs, some implemented, some remained just programs.. the reason for this situation is very simple. Education needs a very good shot in its arm. How is it? What is it?

The opening of school year 2012-2013 was marked with the implementation of what is what everybody knows as the K+12 curriculum. A mother-based tongue curriculum, it is expected to be a solution to what appears to be a pressing problem if our graduates have to be globally competitive. That after all, is what education is al about…to have products that can be the best of what they are. That is, they become fi nancially and substantially independent, get a good job without much hassles, be a respected members of their community and their county, in general,

So it is that Kindergarten is now compulsory. Stay in the elementary grades has been raised from 6 to 7 years and in the secondary from 4 o 5 years, thus, the name K+12.

When the idea was fi rst broached by Secretary Armin Luistro, himself an educator, many qualms were raised. Where would the progam take the country? The graduates? The parents? The various stakeholders?

There is no cause for worrying. The program was studied very well. It was presented to various publics for deliberation and comments and drew positive responses. Then, things were readied. Educators were subjected to massive trainings and workshops. There was no way it should fail.

The K+12 is a breakthrough in the country’s education environment. This could spell the beginning of education reforms. The prospects are bright. The country has opened a great many doors to innovation in the system, henceforth, the parents will face a better chance of getting their children educated. The new curriculum can now stand vis-à-vis with education in fully developed countries. Our educators can start formulating subsequent programs to give more teeth to the K+12 and present to the right government agencies these programs and maybe Congress take up from there.

Given the right and sound education environment, our country can not afford to fail. Now, it is everybody’s expectation that the K+1 program is going smooth sailing in both public and privately run institutions. There is no reason for us to fret. Despite the objections openly raised by parents for the added fi nancial imposition on their shoulders, they are now appeased because they can look forward to better educational output and realize that their resistance was exactly founded and on the other hand, it only paved the way for a better understanding of the program.________________________By BElEN SJ, NAVIdACabungan Elementary SchoolCabungan, Balatan, Camarines Sur

Strategies and Techniques in Teaching(Araling Panlipunan)

In all phases of study there forms of learning that are attainable: acquisition of knowledge, making meaning and transfer of prior knowledge to new challenges. This is true in teaching Araling Panlipunan,

In teaching this subject the teacher must process up-to-date verifi able data, confront real-life situations and problems in society, formulate and pursue solutions, engage in examining and evaluating one’s own experiences, the environment, political and social situations to enable him to come up with effective teaching,

Use an interactive learning process. The questions formulated must draw attention and establish the mind set of the students by motivating them and focusing their mind on the lesson. The activities here include situational analysis, dilemma and puzzles.

A situation must be given to provide the students with extensive up-to-date and high-interest materials with discussion of the facts, concepts, generalizations, theories and principles on a particular topic. The teacher can present pictures, illustrations, different kind of maps, tables, diagrams, graphs and a variety of graphic organizers.

Important facts, concepts, generalizations and theories must be summarized and graphical tools and timelines are provided to help the teacher process and the student remember important dates.

Intensive, extensive and challenging activities that are systematically and hierarchically organized are used in teaching. There are a variety of devices that include analogies, retrieval charts, alternate response and supply tests/exercise. They help the students develop their ability to acquire knowledge and make meaning.

The teacher likewise encourages the students to verify and search for additional data about the topic that are being taken up and in the process, they develop independence and functional learning skills. The internet can be very useful in providing information on where to access wide range of information and activities.

It is important that the teacher connects and transfers what the students have learned in school and apply them to real life situations. They are made aware of some issues and problems and of what needs to be done to improve the social condition in the country and prevent degradation. The activities are designed to help the students make rational choices and commit themselves to do what is good, proper and right, respond to the nations needs. These are geared toward helping the students become patriotic, people-oriented, self-reliant, and responsible citizens so that they can build a beautiful and safe environment where peace, justice and prosperity prevail. _______________By JENNIFER SARzATeacher IIIzeferino Arroyo High SchoolSan Agustin, Iriga City

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gogongon fAlls trek AldRIN BARRuGA

dENR Regional Executive director Gilbert Gonzales (extreme right) talks in front of multi-sectoral trekkers in Gogongon Falls, Brgy. Harigue, libon, Albay. director Gonzales underscored the significance of eco-tourism, biodiversity conservation and environmental management and protection to underpin social and economic development when he spearheaded the trek to the falls yesterday (July 22, 2012). He assured the full support of dENR Bicol in libon’s Rural Tourism program through technical assistance and vegetative enhancement with an initial pledge of 500 indigenous seedlings.

Mines agency probes aliensworking in mining companiesBy MARlON A. lOTERTE

LEGAZPI CITY -- Qualifications and work-ing assignments of foreign nationals working with mining companies in the Bicol Region will be evalu-ated, Mines and Geosci-

At SM City NagaCamSur foster closer ties

with Japanese governmentAn activity reflective of

the flourishing relations between CamSur and the Japanese government, even fostering its perpetuation, was held last July 20, Fri-day at SM City Naga high-lighting the observance of the Philippine – Japan Friendship month.

Dubbed OTACON 2012, the activity showcased dis-tinct aspects of Japanese lan-guage and culture not com-monly known to everyone.

It may be recalled that through the initiative of Gov. LRay Villafuerte the pro-gram offering free courses on Japanese Language and Culture was realized, giving the opportunity for local job-seekers desiring to penetrate the profitable Japanese in-dustries a decisive edge over other aspirants.

Corollarilly, the Japanese Language and Culture Cen-ter (JLCC) was established via Sanggunian Panlala-wigan Resolution No. 099, upon the sponsorship of Gov.

ences Bureau-5 (MGB-5) officer–in-charge Theodore Rommel E. Pestaño said.

Pestaño confirmed that seven mining companies

have been requested to sub-mit lists of foreign nationals working in their companies together with their resumes and certified copies of work-ing visas.

“Our request in in ac-cordance with Section 62 of Republic Act 7942 oth-erwise known as the Philip-pine Mining Act of 1995 in consonance with the Con-solidated Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environ-ment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE),” Pestaño said.

The said regulations refer to the hiring of foreigners for technical and specialized work during mining opera-tions.

Also stated are the re-quirements for employment and revised rules for issu-ance of employment permits to foreign nationals.

Among the mining com-panies requested by MGB for submission of papers are: Ibalong Resources and Development Corporation/Goodfound Cement Corpo-ration, Investwell Mineral Development Corporation, Yenlu Bicol Mining Corpo-ration, Philippine Bao Tong, Uni-Dragon Mining and De-velopment Corporation, Bi-col Chromite and Manganese Corporation, and Filminera Resources Corporation.

Villafuerte, to facilitate the activities under the program as well as promote greater understanding between Cam-Sur and the Japanese govern-ment.

These efforts thus gained recognition from the Japa-nese government and in turn considered CamSur as a pri-mary source of qualified and competent manpower since they possess the required level of knowledge and skill of their language as well as understanding of their cul-ture.

Baring testimony to this is the continuing employment and hiring of graduates un-der the program by Japanese firms anywhere in the world upon the endorsement of the Philippine Japan Founda-tion.

Meanwhile, JLCC col-laborated with Bicolano cos-play organization “Anima Infinity” for the activity at SM. Among the highlights of the event was the exhibit

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dENR reiterates ‘One Strike’policy on illegal logging

In order that forest pro-tection and conservation efforts be sustained, the Department of Environ-ment and Natural Resourc-es (DENR) has reiterated to all its officials the “One Strike” policy on illegal log-ging.

DENR Regional Execu-tive Director Gilbert C. Gon-zales said that this policy will be strictly abided by all top and subordinate officials of the agency in the region.

“The policy covers any il-legal cutting or harvesting of

forest products in our areas of responsibility, likewise it comprises failure to detect, report or apprehend the trans-port of illegally harvested forest products – whether sourced from our area or an-other area, and the apprehen-sion of illegally cut or gath-ered products made by other law enforcement agency or local government unit (LGU) without our knowledge,” Gonzales revealed.

He issued a stern warn-ing that all officials who have found to be violating

the “One Strike” policy shall be immediately relieved and corresponding charges filed, as soon as the violation has been verified and confirmed. Director Gonzales empha-sized the assumption of “Command Responsibility” by the officials over the ac-tions of their subordinates.

Meanwhile, the DENR Bi-col is in the process of formu-lating interregional strategies and undertake close coordi-nation to curb the transport of illegally-harvested forest products.

uNEP Com Arts studes shine duringABS CBN’s 1st Newscasting Competition

Twelve Communica-tion Arts students from the University of Northeast-ern Philippines (UNEP) showed their journalistic skills and prowess during the 1st Interschool News-casting Competition held Monday, July 23 at UNEP Conference Room.

In three different languag-es – English, Tagalog and Bicol, all the contenders for the top slot read their respec-tive pieces and delivered the news in their best voices and unique styles.

Maria Eden A. Soriano, a 4th Year AB Communica-tions Student, won first place and received a cash prize of P1,500.00. Second Year Jodel Garcia got the 2nd place and received P1,000.00 while Haydee Bernadette Hipolito landed third and got P500.00 cash prize during Monday’s competition. All

usHering greAter unDerstAnDing FERNANdEz/ACPIANOJlCC

An activity showcasing distinctive aspects of Japanese language and culture was recently held at SM City Naga. Through the efforts of Gov. lray Villafuerte, CamSur and the Japanese government maintain an understanding especially on giving preference to local professionals and workers in landing jobs with Japanese firms in Japan and elsewhere where Japanese firms operate. The event at SM aims to stimulate greater understanding of a small group of people who were able to elevate themselves to the level of the economic and industrial giants.

winners also received a Cer-tificate of Participation and Recognition.

Soriano will represent UNEP on August 25 dur-ing the Grand Finals where she will be competing with 11 other contenders coming from various colleges and universities.

Aside from the cash prize and the prestige of being the first winner of ABS CBN’s newscasting competition, the grand winner will have a chance to write, be seen and heard over TVPatrol Naga and Marhay na Aga Kapami-lya, two of ABS-CBN’s local programs.

Soriano, together with her co- AB Comm colleagues, was among the UNEP AB Communication students who recently finished their internship at ABS CBN Ma-nila. Other UNEP Comm Students who took their in-

ternship in Manila includes Hipolito, Maya Dimaano , Julie Bernales and Vanessa Arines. All of them are grad-uating students this year.

In April this year, Sori-ano’s batch was exposed in various ABS CBN programs and had the chance to work as researchers and production assistants in several national programs like Rated K with Ms. Korina Sanchez, News and Current Affairs Depart-ment and sitcoms like Going Bulilit and Luv U.

“I had a chance to work with one of the top rated shows in ABS-CBN and with the dynamic staff of RATED K and I feel honored having that rare chance to see Ms. Korina in person. My intern-ship in ABS CBN is a jour-ney I will never ever forget. If given a chance, I will love to work there all over again, “

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development and will benefi t the people in their districts. It is also supported by former Congressman Nancing Alfelor of Rinconada and Sulpicio Roco of the 3rd district.

Cong. Luis R. Villafuerte in refuting that division is divisive said during the Senate Committed hearing last May 31, 2012, “ironically, it is this division of Camarines Sur that has united all the squabbling political leaders, the big-wigs of Camarines Sur, the Fuentebellas, the Alfelors, the Andayas, Dato Arroyo, Cho Roco and their groups and I, the father of L-Ray, are in favor of the division of Camarines Sur.

Even Sec. Jesse Robredo has indicated that he will soon announced that he is also in favor of the partition.”

In this bill, Camarines Sur will be composed of the fi rst, second and third districts while Nueva Camarines will be composed of the fourth and fi fth districts. Both will be fi rst class provinces.

This is the history of Division of the Provinces in the Bicol Region:

Through Act No. 2724 in 1919, Ambos Camarines was divided into Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur. Through Act No. 2934 in 1920, Sorsogon was separated from Masbate. Through Act 687 in 1945, Catanduanes was separated from Albay. All these provinces prospered. None of the provinces complained that they suffered because of their division.

If HB 4820 will be approved in the plebiscite, studies show that development in the provinces of Camarines Sur and Nueva Camarines will be accelerated and these two provinces will also prosper faster.

FroM My WiNDoW . . .

The Exemplary Role of a Teacher

This is something that teachers should consider if he is to be a molder of the youth whom we perceive with optimism as our future leaders of the land.

A teacher therefore place upon himself the responsibility of being good, better if best, image of goodness, a source of inspiration for the young, specifi cally the children (but not limited to them) who are directly entrusted in his care. If a male, the teacher should be the epitome of manhood and if a female, the epitome of womanhood. This is a statement that holds a lot of water. And this is something a teacher wherever he is, no matter what his color is has or what his creed is, has to imprint in his mind and heart and soul. This is not easy to do but given the chance and the opportunity which chance and opportunity he must grab and utilize hisr time to use the same. After all, he has a captive market with captive clients. These are the children entrusted to him y their parents. Considering that the composition of this market are very young, the teacher must always be in his best elements so that he could use his time well and in the process the pupils get contaminated, so to say, with his healthy and sound disposition.

The teacher is certainly a great infl uence to his pupils. That is something that places the teacher in a position where he must, at all times, be responsible for his acts, speech and attitude.

As Filipinos, we have many moral values that the elders pass on to the young, among them are honesty, respect, humility and being forgiving, patience, a deep sense of spirituality etc. Needless to say, the teacher must have a good command of human relations, knowing how to be forgetful of faults done to him by his fellow beings, most likely by those in is workplace. These are some of the these are some of the values Jesus Christ himself during his life on earth vividly showed and taught to his disciples and to the whole humankind.

The teacher should put upon himself, needless to say, the responsibility of putting on his shoulders how these values can be inculcated in the mind of his young pupils. But far more important is for him to apply these values to himself posing s a model to the children. In many instances, children draw lessons not how these lessons are taught from books but how these are modeled by their teachers. I mean how these values are practiced by their teachers for their students to see before their very eyes.

They always say a teacher is a teacher, in an out of the classroom and at all times. Like Jesus, the Great Teacher, he lives the life of moral goodness, better of moral excellence (but that is asking too much). Then, he is truly a living legacy of the attributes Christ Himself gave the whole mankind.

When the teacher faces his Maker and if by chance asked the question, “What were you when you were on earth?” he could proudly answer I was a teacher.___________________By BElEN SJ. NAVIdACabungan Elementary SchoolCabungan, Balatan, Camarines Sur

A biosphere reserve, a pro-tected area, aims to conserve genetic resources, species and ecosystems to serve as venue for scientifi c research, monitoring and promotion of sustainable development.

Currently, Palawan and Puerto Galera are the only declared biosphere reserves

MouNt iSarog . . .in the country.

As starting point for the process of nomination, the Central Bicol State Univer-sity of Agriculture (CBSUA), the chosen implementing partner, conducted a two-day consultation-workshop on the Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme (for the national

park at Villa Caceres Hotel here from July 25 to 26.

Behind the program is the United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural Orga-nization (UNESCO), which is celebrating the 40th year of its MAB Programme.

Peter Dogse, MAB Pro-gramme specialist from UNESCO headquarters in Paris, said the activity is well within the framework of the program as it aims to enhance the awareness and under-standing of stakeholders.

The activity also endeav-

ors to promote MINP as a po-tential biosphere reserve.

Mount Isarog, dubbed as paradise at the heart of Cama-rines Sur, is a stratovolcano located 1,966 meters above sea level.

It is considered as the highest forested peak in Southern Luzon and is home to endangered species and rich resources.

The thriving endemic life and verdant forest covers serve as source of livelihood to communities nestled at its foot.

But through the years, these resources have been threatened by man’s activities like illegal logging.

Once declared as a bio-sphere reserve, the MINP will bring more opportunities such as collaboration with other biosphere reserves, promo-

tion of sustainable develop-ment, bringing of resources and people together and gain-ing international recognition, among others.

“The process may be long, two or more years but it’s worth the effort,” Dogse said. -Ana-Liza S. Macatangay

While Castillo said, he had to complete the furnishing and painting of a Day Care Center, used as a “stand-by-area” for the “Eat Bulaga” hosts, Jose Manalo, Paulo and Wally Bayola, who is a resident of Garnett Street, in barangay Calauag.

The barangay offi cial also stressed that the local residents have aired their ap-preciation in holding the TV sjpw at Clopa Urban Housing area, where residents ben-efi tted from over P200,000 in cash prizes and food packs.

Grand Prize Winner, Jo-sephine Padrequila won P100,000 in cash, food pack-ages and a Suzuki Scooter during the “Sugod Bahay sa

eat bulaga WoWS . . .Barangay” segment, while 4 other raffl e winners: Marissa Llacer, John Salvador Relati-vo, Catherine Bajaro and Del-mari Novelo were also given P10,000 each.

Over 6,000 local residents and Naga City spectators fl ocked at the Clopa during the “Eat Bulaga” show last June 23.

al and secondary roads are ongoing until all have been cemented and reconstructed.

He also cited changes in education where classrooms were constructed as well as the increased of benefi ciaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Filipino Program (4Ps) and other social developments are very signifi cant.

A barangay offi cial, Wil-fredo Golez, said that he rated the President an “8” because of his accomplish-ments in graft and corruption, 4Ps, increased in number of PhilHealth benefi ciaries, and because he delivered his SONA in Filipino which all Pilipinos understood.

“The accomplishments are good, I will rate him ‘8,’” said Helen Abordo, assistant chief of the Offi ce of the Pro-vincial Agriculturist (OPAg)of the SONA.

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bikol reporter 7july 29 - aug. 4, 2012

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from Hitler’s infl uence.What did Hitler teach them? To love Nazi Germany and all

what it stood for.They were told the future of Nazi Germany was in their hands.

Napoleon, Hitler, Ho Chi Minh succeeded in transforming their peoples into intense patriots and nationalists. Their iron rule had made their task easy. Opposition meant prison terms or torture or death.The use of repression worked to their great advantage.

The Roman Empire lasted for a thousand years because its people’s love for Rome was unequalled. This was expressed by a Roman general,Marcus Licinius Crassus in the epic movie, Spartacus. He told a newly acquired seemingly educated male slave that anybody who desired to rule Rome must love her, really love her. That was also demanded of its citizens.

The Roman general routed the army of gladiators and slaves and crucifi ed its leaders including Spartacus.The movie may be part fi ction but it illustrated in the general’s words that love for Rome was an important requisite for a Roman offi cial.

The narratives show that people’s love for one’s country can make that country a mighty state. Look at North Vietnam. It defeated the most powerful country in the world with its people’s tenacity to fi ght and die. North Vietnam was poor.

That love of country can work wonders for us Filipinos.Our greatest fault which is, almost a serious ailment, is

that we love ourselves more. All our problems stem from this human failing.

a QueStioN oF . . .

and spiritual to withstand the world’s vanishing moral standards of the young generation. Patience – patience is the ability to endure delay, trouble, opposition or suffering without becoming angry, frustrated or anxious. We need patience in our everyday experiences and relationships with our pupils and colleagues. We must be patient with all the people as we work to overcome faults and weaknesses. Humility – is eagerness to submit to the will of the Lord and to give the Lord the honor for what is accomplished. It includes appreciation for His blessings and acknowledgement of your constant need for His divine help. Humility is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of spiritual strength. Lastly, Diligence – it is a stable, consistent, sober and energetic effort in doing our tasks. When we are diligent, we fi nd joy and satisfaction in our work.

There may be some other attributes we may wish to develop within ourselves to help improve the lives of our pupils and the lives of the people around us.

William Arthur Ward once said, “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” May we become inspirations of our dear pupils who will be nurturing and nourishing the seeds that we have planted in their young minds and hearts.____________________By MANuEl A. PAROlAGoa district

teaCHer: a liViNg legaCy . . .

of bonsai and authentic Japa-nese dolls as well as the ex-position of certain aspects of Japanese language such as Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji writing.

Using audio-visual pre-sentation, actual demonstra-tion and workshop, aspects on Japanese Culture were also introduced such as Ori-gami, Ikebana fl ower ar-rangements as well as the

at SM City Naga . . .

Soriano said in an interview.UNEP’s Media Relations

and Communication Depart-ment is now making waves through its various programs and exposures, particularly the affi liation of its students in big communication networks in Metro Manila, like TV 5, ABS CBN and GMA 7.

The said exposures were facilitated by UNEP Media Relations Director Melody

uNep CoM . . . Ordonez whose expertise in the broadcast industry has greatly contributed in harnessing the skills of her students, particularly their hands-on experience in big networks as part of their practicum syllabus.

UNEP supports these en-deavors geared towards the enhancement of Communi-cation Arts students into be-coming caliber-journalists in the future.

proper wearing of Yukata, a casual summer kimono.

The stakeholders aim that this event would stimulate greater knowledge of the outstanding character traits of the Japanese people, con-sidered to be a small race occupying a relatively small territory but prospered and lifted itself up to the levels of the economic and industrial giants. -fernandez

Orgulyo kan mga Bicolano,produkto kan AKO Bicol

Pignombraran an mga Bikolanong estudyante bilang National Qualifi er asin National fi nalist kan Ten Outstanding Students of the Philipines (TOSP).

Dakulang onra asin labi-labing pig-uurgulyo kan mga Bikolano na tawan onra sinda Ramish Baldoza gikan sa Central Bicol State University of Agriculture asin Marlon Pontillas gikan sa Univer-sity of Saint Anthony bilang National Qualifi er for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines.

Mantang sinda Ma. Clarissa Bombase kan Uni-versity of Nueva Caceres saro sa TOSB winner asin si Daniel Philip Dy kan Ateneo De Naga Uni-versity – TOSB Finalist mga kwalipikado para sa National Finalist for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines.

An mga estudyanteng naunambitan iyu an produkto kan AKO Bicol kun saen an mga ini kabale sa Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol (TOSB).

Kun kaya orgulyo sinda kan mga Bicolano.

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sarion, sectoral leaders impressed with p-noy’s sonA

DAET, Camarines Norte -- Daet Mayor Tito Sarion and other sec-toral leaders here were impressed with the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President delivered Monday.

“Generally I am con-vinced with the services given to the people and impressed in his pursuit and accomplishment in ag-

By ROSAliTA B. MANlANgiT

ricultural development par-ticularly that the country is able to attain rice sufficiency, wherein we have high hopes that we will become exporter of rice in 2014,” he said.

The Mayor also said that he believed government must invest much in education be-cause the youth is the future of our nation.

Fr. Edwin Visda, execu-tive director of the Socio

Pastoral Action Center Foun-dation Inc., said it was a good speech.

It was also commendable for the President to recognize the accomplishments of his Cabinet specially the Depart-ment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), where changes in the system has been done for the better.

It was also good to know that the backlogs in paving and rehabilitating the nation-

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